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NDP action to stop rent spikes applauded

NDP action to stop rent spikes applauded

The province’s announcement that it is changing tenancy regulations to limit rent increases by eliminating a clause that allows landlords to seek massive rent hikes to match neighborhood prices is being met with applause on local social media.
Butterfly highway built in Richmond

Butterfly highway built in Richmond

24 butterfly-friendly neighbourhoods are created by volunteers
South Arm fitness centre rejuvenated after big reno

South Arm fitness centre rejuvenated after big reno

One of Richmond’s busiest community centres has re-opened its fitness centre following a $1.5 million renovation.
Richmond lawyer claims former staff arrested in China

Richmond lawyer claims former staff arrested in China

Hong Guo says Chinese police have charged two of her former employees in connection to the disappearance of about $7.5 million that she alleges was stolen from her firm’s trust account
Murdering Richmond husband jailed for life

Murdering Richmond husband jailed for life

Jian Hua “James” Wu used a cleaver to inflict nearly 250 wounds during a fatal attack on his wife in 2014
Richmond to install CCTV at intersections

Richmond to install CCTV at intersections

City said it will provide evidence for investigations on collisions
Daughter asks Trudeau to bring her detained parents back from China

Daughter asks Trudeau to bring her detained parents back from China

John Chang has been held in custody in China for allegedly underreporting the value of imported ice wine
Charges laid in alleged Canada Line assault of Richmond woman

Charges laid in alleged Canada Line assault of Richmond woman

Incident may be motivated by hate; mental health at play
MP: Housing strategy to create more Storeys projects

MP: Housing strategy to create more Storeys projects

Steveston-Richmond East MP Joe Peschisolido is hailing the recent opening of a new, 129-unit subsidized, rental housing development as a prime example of what Canada’s new National Housing Strategy will bring to communities.
Casino crackdown begins: B.C. Attorney General

Casino crackdown begins: B.C. Attorney General

A crackdown on alleged money-laundering at River Rock Casino and Resort will begin with having government investigators on the casino floor 24/7. Their job will be to help source the funds with which gamblers aim to play.