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Investigation: Inside one of Richmond's growing number of illegal hotels and guest houses

Investigation: Inside one of Richmond's growing number of illegal hotels and guest houses

'Lancing House,' a home on Lancing Road, had 19 guests, including a Richmond News reporter, staying in 10 of the 11 available rooms for rent
Richmond MP Joe Peschisolido named in lawsuits

Richmond MP Joe Peschisolido named in lawsuits

Chinese investors claim Joe Peschisolido didn't do his duty as a lawyer while his firm represented an immigration consultant
Richmond School District juggles 'flip-flopping' Ministry and angry parents

Richmond School District juggles 'flip-flopping' Ministry and angry parents

Board chair tells crowds at three threatened elementary schools that final decision has yet to be made over controversial closures

Richmond firms urged to look beyond with free trade opportunities

Canadian businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to develop new markets across the globe, according to panellists at a City of Richmond business forum focusing on Canada’s Free Trade Agreements.
Drivers feeling drained in Richmond at No.2 and No.4 roads

Drivers feeling drained in Richmond at No.2 and No.4 roads

Two significant storm drain culvert repairs are expected to impact commuters over the next two weeks. The No. 4 Road exit from Highway 99 will be closed until Oct. 8 to replace a culvert.
WorkSafe upholds fines against asbestos-removal contractor

WorkSafe upholds fines against asbestos-removal contractor

A Lower Mainland asbestos-removal contractor, who has worked extensively in Richmond, said he plans to continue fighting the almost $280,000 in penalties he has been ordered to pay after being found in contravention of health and safety rules.
City of Richmond awaits Metro permit to tackle compost stench

City of Richmond awaits Metro permit to tackle compost stench

Harvest Power asked for a 10-year permit to keep operating in Richmond
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