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City contributes to Habitat to build affordable housing

City contributes to Habitat to build affordable housing

The City of Richmond is contributing just over $130,000 to the non-profit Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver to help cover development cost charges associated with a 12-unit, affordable housing project on Ash Street.
Vacancy/non-resident tax too bureaucratic: Mayor Brodie

Vacancy/non-resident tax too bureaucratic: Mayor Brodie

Aside from building more condos and townhouses, Richmond's mayor reticent about intervening on housing market
Precedent-setting land deal for rent-controlled units

Precedent-setting land deal for rent-controlled units

City offered higher density on Railway Avenue for extra affordable housing
Public art: Get ready for Flower Tree on the middle arm

Public art: Get ready for Flower Tree on the middle arm

A large tree of flowers may soon adorn the middle arm dyke trail near the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Council pulls up stakes on RV park idea

Council pulls up stakes on RV park idea

The idea that someday Richmond would once again be a destination for RV campers appears to be over.
City gives nod to new medical marijuana startup

City gives nod to new medical marijuana startup

After one prospective medical marijuana company recently went belly up in Richmond , a second company has emerged asking the City of Richmond to rezone a property in east Richmond to facilitate cannabis production.
‘Ethos of acceptance’ still needed for school district

‘Ethos of acceptance’ still needed for school district

B.C. Human Rights code is changing, will Richmond's board of education finally follow suit? At least one trustee wants it to
Father of fallen Mountie Const. Jimmy Ng dies

Father of fallen Mountie Const. Jimmy Ng dies

A long-time local dentist and father of a Richmond RCMP officer killed in the line of duty has passed away. Dr. Chris Ng was found at his Saltspring Island retirement home on June 17.
Update: Chinese officials seize Lulu Island Winery shipments, investigate Canadian operator

Update: Chinese officials seize Lulu Island Winery shipments, investigate Canadian operator

Lulu Island Winery denies allegations, cooperates with Chinese customs officials
Update: Richmond Mounties locate missing elderly man

Update: Richmond Mounties locate missing elderly man

Mounties have found an elderly man reported missing Wednesday afternoon.