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Exhibit details how Richmond's "Garden" grew

Exhibit details how Richmond's "Garden" grew

Most of us know Richmonds pet name of the Garden City, but do you know where the name came from? In 1929, Richmond harvested peat for use as insulation, poultry litter, stock feed, packing sheets, fertilizer, and during WWII, as an alternate fuel sou

U.S. retail giant Target has announced it will take over Richmond's Zellers

The corporation swallowed up the Zellers brand last year, but had yet to reveal which Zellers locations it would be moving into across Canada.

City home to B.C.'s first tern colony

Caspian terns attempt to nest on a warehouse roof

Website launched to 'Connect' Richmond renters

A local group is launching a new website service called Richmond Rental Connect to address the growing cost and decreasing supply of rental accommodations in the city.

Richmond steps up dyke inspections as region braces for flood

The City of Richmond has stepped up its dyke and pump inspections as the Lower Mainland braces itself for the highest Fraser River water levels in decades.

Program creates foster 'village' for kids

SOS comprised of five foster families on two acres

Airport, European developer partner for designer outlet deal

YVR announced Friday its plans to develop a luxury designer outlet centre on airport land in partnership with Europe's leading designer outlet owner.

A firm for the small business owner

Small business owners were constantly approaching Dana Gordon for legal advice. The Richmond lawyer's friends and colleagues, many of who were sole proprietors, complained that lawyers' fees were far too exorbitant for them.

Summer hiring at optimistic pace

Richmond area employers expect an active hiring climate for the third quarter of 2012, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

Townhouse project gets green light

... Despite neighbourhood's vehement protests against it
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