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Richmond parents suspect election year lies behind seismic pledges

Richmond parents suspect election year lies behind seismic pledges

Trustees have interpreted a letter from local BC Liberal MLAs as a sign that no schools will close. Meanwhile the Ministry of Education is still open to "amalgamating" schools.
Chinese cheat sheet ads removed from university bulletin boards

Chinese cheat sheet ads removed from university bulletin boards

A ghost-writing service - advertised in Chinese - was posted across numerous notice boards in KPU's Richmond campus
Bunker down for weekend storms; prep for outages and clear rainwater drains

Bunker down for weekend storms; prep for outages and clear rainwater drains

With a series of storms pounding the Lower Mainland this weekend and into next week, the City of Richmond is offering reminders on how to stay safe: • Ensure street storm drains or gutters are clear of leaves and other debris.
Richmond's latest shopping mall will open in two weeks

Richmond's latest shopping mall will open in two weeks

Central at Garden City - which includes Walmart and Marshalls - will open for business on Oct. 27
Coach facing child porn charges

Coach facing child porn charges

Coquitlam baseball coach Randy Downes had ties to kids hockey in Richmond
Massey interchange a danger, eyesore: City of Richmond

Massey interchange a danger, eyesore: City of Richmond

City council was asked by Richmond’s director of transportation, Victor Wei, to address concerns his department has with regards to a proposed free-flowing interchange at Steveston Highway and Highway 99, as part of the Massey Tunnel Replacement Proj
Richmondites losing touch in neighbourhoods: Survey

Richmondites losing touch in neighbourhoods: Survey

A recent survey by the Vancouver Foundation indicates Richmondites are experiencing a lower sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods than most other British Columbians and housing affordability is their biggest concern.
Minister Bernier performs funding juggling act with special needs students

Minister Bernier performs funding juggling act with special needs students

A recent announcement by the provincial government to provide a $1 million “boost” to private schools has sparked a war of words among advocates of public education.
Securities panel bans Richmond investor - again

Securities panel bans Richmond investor - again

William Raymond Malone fined $60,000 and prohibited from being a director until 2023
Richmond schools dodge closure, ball now in MLAs' court

Richmond schools dodge closure, ball now in MLAs' court

Board of Education held special meeting at Richmond secondary to terminate closure process for McKay, Dixon and Woodward elementary schools