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Stratas given grace period for food scraps program

Stratas given grace period for food scraps program

Food scraps collection may take another five months to become fully operational across the city, according to the City of Richmond. Food scraps have been banned in garbage bins since Jan.
Richmond MLA Reid cleared of wrongdoing

Richmond MLA Reid cleared of wrongdoing

An expanded police probe into Speaker and Richmond East MLA Linda Reid’s expenses has concluded without any evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
Forever 21 accused of copying designs of Richmond company

Forever 21 accused of copying designs of Richmond company

The navy-and-white cardigan is adorned with red spouting whales and sells for $47.90 at Forever 21. And according to a Richmond-based clothing company, it’s also a flagrant ripoff.
Forever 21 accused of copying Richmond firm's designs

Forever 21 accused of copying Richmond firm's designs

The navy-and-white cardigan is adorned with red spouting whales and sells for $47.90 at Forever 21. And according to a Richmond-based clothing company, it’s also a flagrant ripoff.
New ‘do’ at Richmond Centre's Hennessey helps sick kids

New ‘do’ at Richmond Centre's Hennessey helps sick kids

For some, starting off the new year with a hair cut is a step in the right direction — new year, new do. And if they accomplish that at Hennessey Salon in Richmond Centre salon this Sunday (Jan.

Canada Line workers vote for job action

There’s no disruption of service yet, but Canada Line employees today voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action. The 150 workers, who belong to the BC Government Employees Union, voted 99 per cent in favour of job action Thursday.

Missing person found in Steveston

A police search for a missing person in Steveston early Thursday morning was succesful, according to Cpl. Dennis Hwang of Richmond RCMP. "We've located the individual," said Hwang, after numerous police cruisers swarmed the village area.
Transit strategy for homeless lacking

Transit strategy for homeless lacking

How homeless people will access transit services once a region-wide electronic pass (Compass) system is installed is a matter of debate amongst stakeholders.

Missing teen found

New Year’s baby brings joy and good luck

New Year’s baby brings joy and good luck

Little Gurman Singh Pangly doesn’t know it quite yet, but he’s caused quite a stir by arriving early on Jan. 1. The tiny tot was born at around 3:15 a.m.