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Newer, younger Chamber of Commerce sets eyes on Steveston boardwalk saga

Newer, younger Chamber of Commerce sets eyes on Steveston boardwalk saga

New executive director Matt Pitcairn wants to establish more "task forces" in Richmond to promote business interests
'Major' heat wave forecasted for weekend

'Major' heat wave forecasted for weekend

A "major" heat wave expected to hit Richmond this weekend has prompted Environment Canada to release a Special Weather Statement to prevent heat-related illnesses. Furthermore the City of Richmond is urging people to take due care in the city.
Council fumbles 'mega home' management

Council fumbles 'mega home' management

After a detailed report from city planners to amend zoning bylaws, Richmond City Council calls for more time
Former Richmond Mountie jailed for 30 months

Former Richmond Mountie jailed for 30 months

Const. Kwesi Millington on way to prison after being found guilty of lying at public inquiry into Robert Dziekanski's death.
Richmond businessman goes to Federal Court to block his removal to China

Richmond businessman goes to Federal Court to block his removal to China

Mo Ching, owner of the Richmond-based property development firm Mo Yeung International Enterprise Ltd., is wanted on charges of embezzlement
Fender offender in Richmond

Fender offender in Richmond

Twitter tweets were abuzz on the weekend in Richmond after someone posted a picture of this truck in the city and its message, aimed mainly, it would appear, at China and its people.
Thief targets trees, plants at Richmond home

Thief targets trees, plants at Richmond home

Richmond Mounties are asking the public to keep an eye on unusual activity in people’s gardens — after around $5,000 worth of trees and flowers were stolen from someone’s yard.
Richmond organization urges more Chinese-Canadians to vote

Richmond organization urges more Chinese-Canadians to vote

CCCICA has three-point plan to encourage offshore and apathetic ethnic Chinese to take part in this fall's federal election
Council to decide on ‘mega home’ bylaw proposal

Council to decide on ‘mega home’ bylaw proposal

City council to deal with the compromising bylaw on Monday as developers and residents clash
City diverges from EnerGuide 82 standard but developers still voice concerns

City diverges from EnerGuide 82 standard but developers still voice concerns

Developers in Richmond are voicing concerns that the city’s new energy efficiency bylaws for new townhomes are another added cost to development.