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Flashback Friday: YVR's ‘Temporary’ improvement fee is still here

Flashback Friday: YVR's ‘Temporary’ improvement fee is still here

In 1993, Vancouver International Airport rolled out the fee that one critic still calls ‘outrageous’
Richmond-based autism centre gets new funding

Richmond-based autism centre gets new funding

Those living with autism spectrum disorder in B.C. will soon be getting more help and support, in part at a new Richmond facility , thanks to two major initiatives announced Monday (Dec. 7).
Industrial land scarce: Port Metro Vancouver

Industrial land scarce: Port Metro Vancouver

Port Metro Vancouver claims a new, self-commissioned study indicates industrial land in the Lower Mainland will “likely be exhausted” within the next 10 years and it’s calling on provincial and regional leaders to “embrace a shared responsibility for
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.