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Big Red's park to get Japanese makeover

Big Red's park to get Japanese makeover

A small, niche park behind the Steveston Post Office, called Steveston Town Square park, is set for a renovation after Richmond City Council approved a $250,000 concept plan that features a Japanese Torii gate and Suikinkutsu sounding bell.
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Walmart site gets a liquor store across from park

Walmart site gets a liquor store across from park

Council policy normally doesn't allow liquor stores near parks
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Richmond plays major role in transit tax "No" vote

Richmond plays major role in transit tax "No" vote

Almost 73 per cent of the city knock back the Mayors' Transit Plan; the third highest "No" vote in the region
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Solar vessel sails into Steveston

Solar vessel sails into Steveston

Environmentalists hope to educate public on Fraser River industrialization push
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‘Hotel’ mega home one of many to get city’s attention

‘Hotel’ mega home one of many to get city’s attention

Illegal rentals may be symptom of city's market rental crunch: BC Non-Profit Housing Association
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Developers pass home energy saving costs on to home buyers

Developers pass home energy saving costs on to home buyers

Meanwhile, City of Richmond to explore solar energy policy options
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Mega home consultation talks split in two

Mega home consultation talks split in two

The City of Richmond is holding two public consultation meetings to discuss proposed changes to residential zoning regulations.
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Local Chinese national arrested for golden Buddha scam

Local Chinese national arrested for golden Buddha scam

Bao Sheng Zhao allegedly behind fake trinket scam that milked money from unsuspecting victims
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Mayor 'hesitant' over taxing foreign home owners

Mayor 'hesitant' over taxing foreign home owners

Mayor Malcolm Brodie is cold to the idea of taxing foreign home owners an additional tax on both technical and philosophical merits.
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Riverport set to get busier with light industrial retail park

Riverport set to get busier with light industrial retail park

Council approves development despite concerns about traffic
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