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What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

What's on in Richmond this week: Arts, cultural and community events

Saturday, Feb. 24: 10 a.m.
Hong Kong activist on trial over riots

Hong Kong activist on trial over riots

Hong Kong - Hong Kong's best-known independence activist went on trial on riot charges Wednesday over protests in 2016 which saw the city's worst violence for decades.
Poké makes its way to Richmond

Poké makes its way to Richmond

If you’ve been craving poké in Richmond, it’s your lucky week as the city’s first poké restaurant has opened. Native to Hawaii, poké is a seafood dish similar to a raw fish salad that has been influenced by Hawaiian and other Asian cuisines.
Richmond RCMP seek public’s help looking for missing man

Richmond RCMP seek public’s help looking for missing man

Richmond Mounties are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Richmond resident. Colin Mooney, 48, was last seen on February 19, 2018 around 5 a.m. around the Westminster Hwy and Lynas Lane area of Richmond.
Samsung set to launch new flagship smartphones

Samsung set to launch new flagship smartphones

Seoul - Samsung Electronics will unveil its next flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, on Sunday, after it reported record profits in recent weeks and its vice chairman was released from prison.
Richmond food manufacturer pleads guilty to violating Fisheries Act

Richmond food manufacturer pleads guilty to violating Fisheries Act

A Richmond plant-based food manufacturer has been fined $285,000 after vegetable oil was leaked into the Fraser River. Garden Protein International Inc.
What B.C. Budget 2018 means for Richmond

What B.C. Budget 2018 means for Richmond

A 30-point plan to reduce speculation and tax evasion in the residential real estate sector, and more money for child care, are among the key pillars of the BC NDP government’s first full budget.
Update: Chinese-only signs erected across from Richmond City Hall

Update: Chinese-only signs erected across from Richmond City Hall

Business owner fined $400 for lack of permit, supports language bylaw
Controversy on penalty-filled Olympic 3,000 relay in short track

Controversy on penalty-filled Olympic 3,000 relay in short track

Earlier this week, both Canada and China were penalized in the women’s 3,000 speed skating relay event, stirring up social media anger and controversy.
Trudeau tells Indian minister he does not support separatists

Trudeau tells Indian minister he does not support separatists

Amritsar (India) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday sought to dispel perceptions his administration is too close to Sikh separatists, officials said, a controversy that has overshadowed his trip to India.