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Immigrants feeling the squeeze

Immigrants feeling the squeeze

Some immigrants are receiving less financial support in Richmond as a result of federal government changes to settlement services. The problem is more pronounced in a city with a high ratio of newcomers.
Update: Canada Line train fire caused by electrical failure

Update: Canada Line train fire caused by electrical failure

Translink shut the Richmond line down on Thursday
Ground breaks on new autism centre on Sea Island

Ground breaks on new autism centre on Sea Island

$28 million facility will be a hub for autism research

Break and enter spike: Richmond Mounties warn residents to beware

Richmond RCMP is asking residents take extra care this holiday season after a spike in break-ins across the city.
Dramatic drop in Christmas kettle donations

Dramatic drop in Christmas kettle donations

Local programs for needy families, summer camps could be cut as a result of drought. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News
Tossing out those food scraps will cost you money

Tossing out those food scraps will cost you money

Next month, organics disposal must be done separately from garbage. Not doing so will incur financial penalties on waste collectors
Oval's Olympic museum gets funding boost

Oval's Olympic museum gets funding boost

City of Richmond has spent over $2 million on Richmond Olympic Experience where visitors will be able to simulate sports and view Olympic paraphernalia
More trains, buses mooted for Richmond

More trains, buses mooted for Richmond

Additional Canada Line cars and extended platforms part of mayors' plan for extra tax
Is city getting enough bang for developers' buck?

Is city getting enough bang for developers' buck?

Richmond strategy review could reveal if multi-millionaire companies are paying enough into the low-cost housing pot
Update: Crashed Richmond lifeboat hoisted to dry dock

Update: Crashed Richmond lifeboat hoisted to dry dock

Full extent of damage becomes apparent after volunteer vessel smashed into wall on the Fraser River during windstorm