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The heat is on

The heat is on

With spring fast approaching on the back of one of the mildest winters on record, Richmond farmer Bill Zylmans (pictured) is sweating over his early strawberry crop, while restaurants are opening patios — in February! See Friday Feature titled "Weath
City: Early lawn maintenance required

City: Early lawn maintenance required

Warm weather is putting the city's works yard into an unexpected early spring routine. Included in that routine is an early attack on the European Chafer Beetle, whose infestation is on the rise in Richmond.
Proposed Riverport industrial park faces traffic questions

Proposed Riverport industrial park faces traffic questions

Site across from Silvercity theatres would add 400 parking spaces in an already traffic-plagues area
Increase in mental health calls prompt action by police

Increase in mental health calls prompt action by police

Richmond RCMP have indicated mental health issues are its third priority for 2015
Richmond's firefighting gear gets upgrade

Richmond's firefighting gear gets upgrade

Richmond firefighters say they will be more safe while battling fires with a new stock of self-contained breathing apparatuses. Richmond Fire Rescue recently secured the purchase of 62 new air packs and face masks at a cost of $633,000.
New crosswalks to boost pedestrian safety

New crosswalks to boost pedestrian safety

Richmond will upgrade 14 pedestrian crossings in 2015
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