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City's casino revenues slip

City's casino revenues slip

The City of Richmond didn’t exactly roll snake eyes in 2015, but its share of casino revenues took a slight hit following a record year of payouts from the Province of B.C. in 2014. In 2015, Richmond received $19.
Grants funding up, allocations steady

Grants funding up, allocations steady

City has created a new half-million dollar reserve account for community grants as groups continue to seek funding
No injuries reported after another car crashes into a building

No injuries reported after another car crashes into a building

A car crashed into the Chevron Town Pantry and White Spot drive-thru Monday morning, but thankfully no one was injured, according to Richmond RCMP. Police responded to the collision involving a white 2012 BMW coupe, shortly after 8:30 a.m. at No.
Firemen, swimmers, older adults to be powered by the sun

Firemen, swimmers, older adults to be powered by the sun

City of Richmond hoping to increase solar panel use across thecity
Baseball chiefs, skaters, Steveston folks lobby city council

Baseball chiefs, skaters, Steveston folks lobby city council

Three park initiatives floated to Richmond city council
News reporters nominated for B.C. awards

News reporters nominated for B.C. awards

Two Richmond News reporters have been nominated for provincial writing awards. Philip Raphael is a finalist in the Environmental Writing Award category of the 2016 BCYCNA Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards for his feature titled Closing the Net.
Dog-attack hero nominated for Carnegie Medal award

Dog-attack hero nominated for Carnegie Medal award

73-year-old Ken Brodie jumped his fence to save women and a toddler from Rottweiler cross
Richmond realtors protest against agency tied to shadow-flipping

Richmond realtors protest against agency tied to shadow-flipping

Former employees claim firm is holding out on thousands of dollars worth of commissions
Lengthy ESL waiting list set to grow in Richmond

Lengthy ESL waiting list set to grow in Richmond

English classes in the city for newcomers to Canada feeling the pinch after federal government cuts
International students ballooning in Richmond

International students ballooning in Richmond

2016 marks a record year as close to one in 20 students are non-residents in the Richmond School District