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Richmond’s climate goals slowed by province: City of Richmond

Richmond’s climate goals slowed by province: City of Richmond

The City of Richmond is expressing “concerns” over the provincial government’s new Climate Leadership Plan, stating that it will likely impact the municipality’s ability to achieve its stated greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals by 2020.
Family mourns fatal fire

Family mourns fatal fire

Elderly Richmond resident dies in early morning blaze at detached home
Richmond bus stops now require English

Richmond bus stops now require English

City of Richmond balked at language requirements for private business signage but will do so for its own property
Fentanyl found in party drugs, Richmond officials fighting back

Fentanyl found in party drugs, Richmond officials fighting back

Vancouver Coastal Health announces naloxone kits will be available at Richmond Hospital
Richmond's Jews take pause in holy season

Richmond's Jews take pause in holy season

Rosh Hashanah means, literally, “head of the year” or “first of the year.” Rosh Hashanah is also commonly known as the Jewish New Year. This year it is celebrated from Sunday evening, Oct. 2 to Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Huge waterfront development seeks city's approval

Huge waterfront development seeks city's approval

A long-planned major development that will alter the face of Richmond’s middle arm portion of the Fraser River will soon reach a public hearing, as it nears approval from Richmond city council.
Foreigners were buying one in four Richmond homes before tax

Foreigners were buying one in four Richmond homes before tax

Home sales to foreigners has fallen off a cliff since new tax was introduced
'Extreme' domestic violence murder trial opens

'Extreme' domestic violence murder trial opens

Crown: Cleaver attack was a case of 'extreme domestic violence'
Richmond parents challenge school closures

Richmond parents challenge school closures

Emotions ran high at school board meeting as potential closure of three elementaries was top of the agenda
NDP and BC Liberals begin election dance in Richmond

NDP and BC Liberals begin election dance in Richmond

Provincial incumbents, hopefuls from opposing sides begin to jockey for position in city's new ridings ahead of spring vote