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In praise of the first responder

No capes. No form-fitting leotards. And no crime-fighting catchphrases. But despite the lack of cliche trappings, Richmond honoured a room full of its very own superheroes last week during the 12th Annual 911 Awards at the River Rock Show Theatre.

Water, water everywhere

The City of Richmond, along with the province and the BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA), is celebrating Drinking Water Week from May 4 to 10. In a bid to raise awareness about B.C.
Onni tweaks Imperial Landing boardwalk proposal

Onni tweaks Imperial Landing boardwalk proposal

Changes not good enough for one councillor as developer throws $500,000 more into the basket

School district proposes to dip into reserves, cut staff

The Richmond School District will be scraping the bottom of the barrel as it faces a $2.5 million deficit for next school year, according to a budget report presented to the Richmond School Board Monday.
Ikea dispute enters year two

Ikea dispute enters year two

The seasons and the calendar may have changed, but the labour dispute at Ikea’s Richmond store remains intact as workers get set to mark a year on the picket line.
Richmond's Terry Fox Run saved

Richmond's Terry Fox Run saved

He may not be “much of a runner,” but it’s unlikely the people behind Richmond’s Terry Fox Run will care if Howard Jampolsky wears Nike or Adidas.
Richmond schools face $2.5 million deficit

Richmond schools face $2.5 million deficit

$12 million from international student program and capital reserve transfer keeps district treading water

RCMP warn of sex assault

Richmond Mounties have issued a warning after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking home last Friday night. The woman, in her 20s, was attacked from behind at around 11 p.m. as she walked west on Blundell Road near No. 3 Road.

Cloaking under the guise of feeling fine

Mental illness comes in all shapes and sizes, but help is here in Richmond

Event hanging by shoe-lace

The Terry Fox Run in Richmond could be axed unless someone steps up to take charge of the event.