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Sob story scammer has struck before

Another senior couple has been targeted by the scam artist with a tale of woe. In an almost identical incident to the one reported in last week's News, Hanna Rosenke and her husband were duped out of $70 by a stranger at their door.
Medical pot firm clears public hearing hurdle

Medical pot firm clears public hearing hurdle

Biopharmaceutical company MediJean is one step closer to becoming a producer of medical marijuana in Richmond, following a public hearing on Monday night.
Richmond calls for land use clarification from Port Metro

Richmond calls for land use clarification from Port Metro

The City of Richmond will be asking Port Metro Vancouver to clarify its land use plan that city councillors have found to be vague regarding the protection of agricultural land.
Nuclear angst shaped writer’s generation

Nuclear angst shaped writer’s generation

For Cold War kids, the prospect of nuclear missiles ending the world in apocalyptic fashion was a stark reality, and the basis of a new novel by Steveston’s Nancy Lee.
Freedom of City parade for battalion

Freedom of City parade for battalion

A military parade and ceremony will convey Freedom of the City to the newly-created 39 Service Battalion of the Canadian Armed Forces at Richmond City Hall on Saturday, April 12.

Sob story scammer has struck before in Richmond

Another senior couple has been targeted by the scam artist with a sob story. In an almost identical incident to the one reported in last week’s News , Hanna Rosenke and her husband were duped out of $70 by a stranger at their door.
Woman adopted when she was 2 weeks old turns to social media to locate siblings

Woman adopted when she was 2 weeks old turns to social media to locate siblings

Angela Ellis posted a letter to Facebook, asking friends and strangers for help
HCMA tasked to design Minoru upgrades

HCMA tasked to design Minoru upgrades

Hughes Condon Marler Architects was awarded a $6.4 million contract to design the new Minoru Aquatic Centre and Older Adults' Centre.

MPs respond to cut to IIP

Local politicians responded to concerns by a community-based coalition group frustrated by the cancelation of the Investor Class immigration program.

Senior duped by 'distressed' man

A woman has warned homeowners to beware, after her trusting husband was duped into handing over cash to a scam artist. Jackie Yeates said her husband, Mike Nelle, answered their door on Afton Drive in central Richmond around 6:30 p.m.