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City loses pioneer farmer who loved to fish and sing

City loses pioneer farmer who loved to fish and sing

The late Godfrey 'Buck' May was the son of original Richmond pioneers, Randall and Frena May, who established the May Family farm in east Richmond.
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Prolific cellphone-using driver banned from the road

Prolific cellphone-using driver banned from the road

Meanwhile, number of Richmond motorists caught using their phones more than doubled last month
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Board of Education makes shortlist of potential schools to close

Board of Education makes shortlist of potential schools to close

List includes 16 elementary schools, of which four or five will close starting in September 2017 *Give your view in the comments section below the story
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Richmond golf store sells gold-plated clubs

Richmond golf store sells gold-plated clubs

Status seekers who want to give fellow golfers a flash of their monetary might can have a set of golf clubs worthy of a James Bond villain who also loved the grand old game.
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Earthquake victim becomes youth amputee advocate

Earthquake victim becomes youth amputee advocate

Meihua Huang has become a popular and ambitious advocate for youth, and youth amputees, in her native China.
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Subdivision of farm approved by council in 7-2 vote despite policy

Subdivision of farm approved by council in 7-2 vote despite policy

Coun. Harold Steves said he doesn't question May family's intent but doesn't want to set a precedent.
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Coun. Carol Day says signs can foster 'community spirit'

Coun. Carol Day says signs can foster 'community spirit'

Councillor wants to see special signs and message centres at each neighbourhood
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Richmond councillors develop townhouses, set housing policies

Richmond councillors develop townhouses, set housing policies

Coun. Derek Dang says there's no conflict of interest but government critic is skeptical
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Public art projects spark councillor criticism

Public art projects spark councillor criticism

'Splat' sculpture and voluntary art contribution policy questioned
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Can you help save Joshua?

Can you help save Joshua?

Friends and colleagues of the family of Richmond boy Joshua Weekes, 6, are hosting a bone marrow drive on April 5
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