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Richmond non-profits link arms

Two longtime Richmond non-profits have joined forces this week. Volunteer Richmond Information Services (VRIS) and the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) have entered into a collaborative agreement.

And...they're off in the race for Richmond

The political starting gates for the great B.C. stakes flew open yesterday with 14 runners vying for three spots in Richmonds winners enclosure on May 14.
Inclusive chorale inspired by civil rights movement comes to Richmond

Inclusive chorale inspired by civil rights movement comes to Richmond

Like most of America during the 1960s, Texas was wrought with race riots and strife. But it was still a place where gospel music thrived amongst black communities, mixing the old world with a new, changing one.

Police bust drugs ring in Richmond, Vancouver

Vancouver police have seized a large amount of weapons, cash and drugs in what they're calling a "sophisticated" trafficking network believed to be linked to the United Nations gang.

Caution urged for drivers, pedestrians at Richmond's newest crosswalk

A new pedestrian-controlled crosswalk at the intersection of Garden City Road and Granville Avenue will be activated this Wednesday.

Richmond daycare Little Pilots' wings clipped

Daycare closure shouldn't affect Sea Island elementary
Building an inclusive community

Building an inclusive community

The opening of a daycare defies a housing trend toward gates and ghettos
Two young Richmond drivers suspected of racing sports cars

Two young Richmond drivers suspected of racing sports cars

Two young Richmond drivers were among the three suspected of racing their high-end cars on Highway 1 last weekend. The drivers only one of which actually had a license and even that was for a learner apparently alarmed other motorists around 6:30 p.

Heat of the moment

Richmond Fire-Rescue is taking the phrase "strike while the iron's hot" and running around the city with it. The fire department has decided, in the immediate aftermath of a fire, it will bombard the surrounding area with fire prevention flyers.

Four-in-a-row for YVR

Vancouver International Airport has been named the Best Airport in North America for the fourth year in a row. YVR bagged the title yet again at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday.