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Richmond car dealer pepper-sprayed during Craigslist sale

Richmond car dealer pepper-sprayed during Craigslist sale

Owner was allegedly attacked in street after handing over Mazda SUV's key
Photos: Hundreds turn out at anti-racism rally in Richmond

Photos: Hundreds turn out at anti-racism rally in Richmond

'Street patrol' group Soldiers of Odin asked to leave event at Brighouse Canada Line station after brief altercation
Residential break-ins spike in Richmond

Residential break-ins spike in Richmond

RCMP asks homeowners to be vigilant after seeing 42 per cent rise in last month
Grease problems add to utility costs, require $3.5 million fix

Grease problems add to utility costs, require $3.5 million fix

New funds for a full-time grease inspector and a new supervisor to handle litter collection will come from an increase in one’s utility bill come 2017.
Plans to demolish old Minoru pool

Plans to demolish old Minoru pool

Richmond’s once iconic Minoru Aquatic Centre is expected to be demolished in 2018, according to a City of Richmond report on infrastructure.
Salvation Army Kettle campaign needs to boil

Salvation Army Kettle campaign needs to boil

The tell-tale sound of the jingle bells lets you know the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is in full swing. First used in St.
Premier Christy Clark (We)chatting in Mandarin in Richmond

Premier Christy Clark (We)chatting in Mandarin in Richmond

Premier Christy Clark made a brief stop in Richmond Wednesday to launch her new WeChat social media account in front of Chinese media at an event at Bubble World on Capstan Way.
Library hours restored, expanded services for kids denied

Library hours restored, expanded services for kids denied

After being forced earlier this year to close his doors to eager readers on Monday and Friday evenings, head librarian Greg Buss has found a temporary solution to restore branch hours at the Cambie, Ironwood and Steveston libraries.

Property taxes to rise 3% in Richmond but not everyone pays more

Property taxes are set to rise three per cent after a majority of city councillors tentatively approved the City of Richmond’s 2017 operating budget. Initially, director of finance Jerry Chong proposed a 3.
Snowfall warning for Richmond

Snowfall warning for Richmond

Heavy snow expected this evening, overnight and into Friday afternoon