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Gateway Theatre heading for gutter

The City of Richmond-run venue, Gateway Theatre, will soon have a new wastewater heat recovery system - the first of its kind in Canada to source from a municipal sewer pump station.

Richmond not ready to endorse fin ban

As Vancouver began nailing its colours to the anti-shark fin mast, the City of Richmond was quick to step back from taking a position on the proposed regional ban.

Welcome to Goa: India's splashy playground

"Goa is famous for three things: powder beaches, all night parties-and susegadho"-meaning taking life e-e-a-s-y!" So says Salvador "Sonny" Carvalho. He pauses, and adds, "Also feni, sorpatel and vindaloo.

Mayors want Translink to hit up province

Metro Vancouver mayors are calling on TransLink to push back at the B.C. government, saying the province must find new ways to pay for its "favourite" projects rather than forcing local taxpayers to foot the bill.

Pet dumping bylaw mulled

The only reason the white Persian cat, described as tame and lovable, survived was because nearby berry pickers in Richmond heard his wailing.

Gateway Theatre heading for the gutters

The Gateway Theatre is going to the gutters, quite literally, to heat itself. The City of Richmond-run venue will soon have a new wastewater heat recovery system the first of its kind in Canada to source from the municipal sewer pump station.

Richmond pulls back from shark fin ban claims; Chinese restaurateur says he'll take fight to the courts

As Vancouver began mailing its colours to the anti-shark fin mast, the City of Richmond and one of its leading restaurateurs jockeyed for position on the proposed regional ban.

Residents forced from Lions Manor

Crumbling 40-year-old seniors home not fit for purpose: Vancouver Coastal Health

Cops for Cancer roll into Richmond

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast rolls into Richmond next week, with a charity dinner planned to welcome the team. The team is stopping off to cool its heels on Wednesday, Sept.

Richmond reaches out to homeless

The Richmond Homeless Coalition Homes for All has partnered with local organizations, businesses, and social agencies and faith groups to hold Richmonds fourth annual Homeless Connect Day.
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