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Richmond Hospital tower, school renos await budget ink.

Richmond’s growing homeless population is getting a new, expanded shelter. The City of Richmond and BC Housing announced Thursday that the Salvation Army is to receive an expanded facility in southeast Richmond, near Ironwood Plaza.

More than 500 people in Richmond are currently wait-listed and waiting time can go as long as nine months.

Richmond City Council is looking to fill more than 75 volunteer positions available on 16 different advisory committees. Residents interested in serving their community in a volunteer capacity may apply before the Friday, Sept. 22 deadline.

Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido is inviting the public to a community forum to broadly discuss the Fraser River. The public may ask questions and provide comments regarding the river's environment and/or the economy it supports.

Airport's move to restrict future building heights raise ire of the city

Riding a bike in Richmond is a “piece of cake” now for long-time Richmond resident Noah Silvera. “I always cycled around Richmond. I always cycle commuted to work and school.

A new policy encouraging the use of English language on all regulated signage has been tentatively approved by city councillors.

City councillors have agreed to spend $50,000 to study the possibility of Steveston tram route

To better get a handle on bike thieves, Richmond RCMP is deploying bait bikes alongside cutting-edge bike registration and recovery from Project 529.