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Update: Richmond’s 8th homicide victim of 2017 named

Update: Richmond’s 8th homicide victim of 2017 named

30-year-old known gang associate from Surrey is city's latest homicide victim
Homeless Connect seeks volunteers in Richmond

Homeless Connect seeks volunteers in Richmond

A new 36-bed shelter is on its way next year, but De Whalen, chair of the Richmond Poverty Response Committee, is mindful that many of the social services for the city’s growing homeless population remains dependent on both in-kind donations and fina
Spa club owner named in money laundering allegations

Spa club owner named in money laundering allegations

The man who is central to a money laundering investigation by the RCMP, as reported by Postmedia last month, was also the owner and manager of an illicit massage parlour that was shut down by the City of Richmond in 2011 during a high-profile investi
Mayor: Casino revenues separate from policing needs

Mayor: Casino revenues separate from policing needs

Despite reports of alleged money laundering at River Rock Casino and Resort, Mayor Malcolm Brodie does not believe the city should necessarily increase its policing budget for the facility.
Youth's death raised concerns for international students

Youth's death raised concerns for international students

The death of 17-year-old Linhai Yu has raised concerns about the mental health of young international students studying here alone.
Richmond Mounties probing discovery of a body

Richmond Mounties probing discovery of a body

Man found dead in Garden City Park in the early hours of Tuesday appears to be victim of a targeted hit
Could be last orders for OktoberfeSteveston

Could be last orders for OktoberfeSteveston

Future of fledgling festival in doubt after beer garden busted and organizer blaming the City of Richmond for interfering
Fire and ambulance link up at new, $20M hall in Richmond

Fire and ambulance link up at new, $20M hall in Richmond

Latest addition to the city's fleet of fire halls is the first in a major B.C. city to house both firefighters and paramedics under the one roof
Port of Vancouver's mandate is a 'crock,' says MP Joe Peschisolido

Port of Vancouver's mandate is a 'crock,' says MP Joe Peschisolido

But some say the Liberals are stalling on meaningful regulatory changes.
Feature: Fraser Voices finds ‘voice’ with tunnel win

Feature: Fraser Voices finds ‘voice’ with tunnel win

Environmental group aims to target mainstream discourse on state of the Fraser River