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Flu season and teacher shortage could create havoc

Flu season and teacher shortage could create havoc

Richmond School District faces a teacher shortage
DFO: Six Atlantic salmon found in the Fraser River

DFO: Six Atlantic salmon found in the Fraser River

Six Atlantic salmon have been found in the Lower Fraser River since an estimated 160,000 such fish escaped from the Cypress Island open-net farm in Washington State on Aug. 20. Despite the farmed salmon spreading throughout B.C.
City aims to clean up recycling act

City aims to clean up recycling act

City teams will be conducting random audits of residential Blue Box recycling and providing residents with recycling tips
Christmas Fund seeks Santa Claus' helpers

Christmas Fund seeks Santa Claus' helpers

Come and help 2,000 low-income Richmond residents' Christmas wishes come true
RCMP allege fentanyl pipeline crosses Richmond

RCMP allege fentanyl pipeline crosses Richmond

The illegal trade of the deadly opioid fentanyl continues to flow through the Island City by Nature.
Second murder trial begins for Richmond husband

Second murder trial begins for Richmond husband

James Jian Hua Wu stands accused of the second-degree murder of his wife on their wedding anniversary
Richmond Archives launches local landmark, street name database

Richmond Archives launches local landmark, street name database

A new addition to the City of Richmond’s website is uncovering the stories behind the names of nearly 500 local landmarks.
City of Richmond reviews merits of covered skatepark

City of Richmond reviews merits of covered skatepark

A covered skatepark could be built in Richmond in the future, depending on the needs of the local community.
Former top Mountie to review gambling practices at River Rock

Former top Mountie to review gambling practices at River Rock

A former top Mountie and expert in international money laundering is set to pore over gambling practices at the River Rock Casino and Resort and other Lower Mainland casinos, according to Attorney General David Eby.
Library scores 100 new Japanese books from Steveston language school

Library scores 100 new Japanese books from Steveston language school

Of Richmond’s 198,309 residents, 2,150 claim Japanese as their mother tongue