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Richmond Taxi expands fleet to dismay of other cabbies

Richmond Taxi expands fleet to dismay of other cabbies

Controversy abounds in the local taxi industry. Richmond Taxi will expand its vehicle fleet by 10 conventional taxis and five wheelchair accessible taxis bringing its fleet total to 77 total vehicles.
Temporary brakes put on big block party

Temporary brakes put on big block party

Before a new City Centre block party is finalized, city councillors want more details as to the sponsorship agreements, costs and overall plan of the Richmond World Block Party, which may take place on Labour Day weekend.

Canada Line workers agree to new deal

Unionized workers on the Canada Line ratified their new contract Tuesday that gives them a wage increase and pension plan. The 150 or staff, who belong to the B.C.
Mayors say 'Yes' vote critical to local economy

Mayors say 'Yes' vote critical to local economy

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson rides into Richmond to promote 'Yes' vote in upcoming plebiscite
Update: Police name Richmond murder vicitm

Update: Police name Richmond murder vicitm

Alex Renney, 20, named as man found dead Monday morning outside business on River Road between No. 6 and 7 roads
Richmond's million dollar election

Richmond's million dollar election

Newly formed slate Richmond Community Coalition trumps long-standing Richmond First in spending
Premier’s demand for education cuts stuns Richmond School Board

Premier’s demand for education cuts stuns Richmond School Board

Board chair Eric Yung says costs have already been trimmed and worries about future
Disgraced Richmond cop handed criminal record for breach of trust

Disgraced Richmond cop handed criminal record for breach of trust

Kenrick Whitney withheld $650 during a police integrity test.
Judge rules Mountie lied at inquiry

Judge rules Mountie lied at inquiry

The RCMP officer who stunned Robert Dziekanski with a Taser at Vancouver's airport lied at a public inquiry into the Polish immigrant's death, a judge ruled Friday. Const.
Driving with dementia: Family members matter the most

Driving with dementia: Family members matter the most

It's left to the people closest to those suffering from the disease to monitor habits on the road