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10,000 more cars piled onto Richmond streets in 2014

City says not to worry as community plan is still on track despite failed transit funding

Jul 31, 2015 11:50 AM Read more >

Water watchdogs barking up wrong tree

It appears that water-use watchdogs have been barking up the wrong watered tree.

Jul 31, 2015 10:41 AM Read more >

Richmond dog owner sends warning after off-leash beach attack

Tiny terrier 'mauled' at McDonald Park; owner of dog suspected of biting denies it was her pet that inflicted the wounds

Jul 30, 2015 5:03 PM Read more >

Richmond purse-snatching thief vows to change

Ahmed Baladie, 51, was behind a series of purse snatchings in shopping malls and restaurants

Jul 30, 2015 8:41 AM Read more >

Update: New noise bylaw to curtail noise on Sundays and holidays

Bylaw to be finalized in September; Activist Starchuk says city has long way to go in maintaining community peace

Jul 29, 2015 12:56 PM Read more >

Six houses to become 30 compact homes in Steveston

Moncton Street is set for a major redevelopment as six older homes are set to become 30 compact/micro homes in a deal put forth by AM-PRI Development Ltd.

Jul 29, 2015 12:52 PM Read more >

Chak Au directs staff to research illegal house hotels, citing safety reasons

Richmond city councillor Chak Au has asked city staff to investigate the scope of illegal rental units in the city. Also, city staff is to comment on enforcement regulations and any additional powers needed to limit the apparent problem.

Jul 29, 2015 12:47 PM Read more >

Tait Waterfront Park approved

The concept for a new riverfront park in north Richmond was approved by city council on Monday. The three-acre site for Tait Riverfront Park is enveloped by a condo development by Oris Development Co. The park will cost $1.

Jul 29, 2015 12:38 PM Read more >

Ride to remember Christy

Father struggles to find closure, will ride with friends and the public to remember his daughter

Jul 29, 2015 12:25 PM Read more >

Councillor calls mega home bylaw "half-assed"

Meanwhile realtors and developers warn council of lowering land values.

Jul 28, 2015 6:29 PM Read more >