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‘Hotel’ mega home one of many to get city’s attention

‘Hotel’ mega home one of many to get city’s attention

Illegal rentals may be symptom of city's market rental crunch: BC Non-Profit Housing Association
Developers pass home energy saving costs on to home buyers

Developers pass home energy saving costs on to home buyers

Meanwhile, City of Richmond to explore solar energy policy options
Mega home consultation talks split in two

Mega home consultation talks split in two

The City of Richmond is holding two public consultation meetings to discuss proposed changes to residential zoning regulations.
Local Chinese national arrested for golden Buddha scam

Local Chinese national arrested for golden Buddha scam

Bao Sheng Zhao allegedly behind fake trinket scam that milked money from unsuspecting victims
Mayor 'hesitant' over taxing foreign home owners

Mayor 'hesitant' over taxing foreign home owners

Mayor Malcolm Brodie is cold to the idea of taxing foreign home owners an additional tax on both technical and philosophical merits.
Riverport set to get busier with light industrial retail park

Riverport set to get busier with light industrial retail park

Council approves development despite concerns about traffic
VAPOR loses legal fight against jet fuel plan

VAPOR loses legal fight against jet fuel plan

Richmond grass roots protest group wanted environmental certificate revoked
Newer, younger Chamber of Commerce sets eyes on Steveston boardwalk saga

Newer, younger Chamber of Commerce sets eyes on Steveston boardwalk saga

New executive director Matt Pitcairn wants to establish more "task forces" in Richmond to promote business interests
'Major' heat wave forecasted for weekend

'Major' heat wave forecasted for weekend

A "major" heat wave expected to hit Richmond this weekend has prompted Environment Canada to release a Special Weather Statement to prevent heat-related illnesses. Furthermore the City of Richmond is urging people to take due care in the city.
Council fumbles 'mega home' management

Council fumbles 'mega home' management

After a detailed report from city planners to amend zoning bylaws, Richmond City Council calls for more time