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City projects on tap for 2016

City projects on tap for 2016

Utilitarian budget mostly provides for the typical necessities
Cops bust north Richmond ‘chop shop’

Cops bust north Richmond ‘chop shop’

Richmond Mounties worked with Vancouver Police to catch suspected thieves
Chinese sign 'cop’ can expect abuse

Chinese sign 'cop’ can expect abuse

City of Richmond to hire Chinese-speaking bylaw enforcement officer to 'educate' businesses
‘Back road to Babylon’ mulled by city

‘Back road to Babylon’ mulled by city

A more robust farming plan for the No.5 Road backlands is coming
Some property assessments could rise by 20 per cent

Some property assessments could rise by 20 per cent

B C Assessment released a statement Tuesday indicating homeowners in Steveston and West Richmond should expect a significant increase to the assessed value of their homes.
Herring sale a hit for cancer kids

Herring sale a hit for cancer kids

Despite tough fishing conditions and a windy, rainy sale on Saturday, 60 tons of herring was sold In Steveston and Victoria in aid of children’s cancer.
Red Nose volunteers needed

Red Nose volunteers needed

With holiday season parties in full swing, volunteers are needed to help provide a safe ride home with Operation Red Nose (ORN). This year marks the 14th year since ORN has provided the service in Delta and Richmond.
Building permits soaring, nearing $1 billion

Building permits soaring, nearing $1 billion

2015 was a record year for construction permits in Richmond, B.C.
Mapping tool helps parents find childcare at a click

Mapping tool helps parents find childcare at a click

The Richmond Child Care Locator was developed with assistance from Vancouver Coastal Health

2016 Budget: Property tax hike may top out at close to five per cent

Seventeen new RCMP officers will cost over $3 million annually