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Estepho could add to board's diversity

Estepho could add to board's diversity

As a Christian Iraqi refugee Moushtak Estepho hopes to bring diverse opinions to the forefront of the Richmond Board of Education.
Harold Steves runs on green ticket

Harold Steves runs on green ticket

Longtime councillor still has work to be done at age 77
Exporter seeks Steveston’s federal Liberal nod

Exporter seeks Steveston’s federal Liberal nod

Businesswoman Wendy Yuan announced Friday she will seek the Liberal Party of Canada nomination for the new riding of Steveston-Richmond East.
Linda Barnes calls it a political career after 15 years on council

Linda Barnes calls it a political career after 15 years on council

Barnes was supported by unions and won five civic elections
City Centre Community Centre to open summer 2015

City Centre Community Centre to open summer 2015

The City Centre Community Centre will be open by summer 2015.
Keep it Semple, and stay the course

Keep it Semple, and stay the course

Improved community participation and communications part of former city manager's platform

Man, 28, charged with stabbing near Canada Line

A 28-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing incident near the Bridgeport Canada Line station. Spencer Thompson, of White Rock, is alleged to have stabbed another man at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Hong Kong: Ex-pats anxious at protests

Ongoing democracy protests in Hong Kong that have drawn worldwide attention have resonated with some Richmond residents who still have ties there.
Goods and services and YVR help drive Richmond's economy

Goods and services and YVR help drive Richmond's economy

Scotiabank Chief Economist warns of job growth problems for those under 40 in an otherwise prosperous financial forecast for Canada
Jack Trovato sees public education as core Canadian value

Jack Trovato sees public education as core Canadian value

Trovato: When we stray from (public education), it can cause stratification of society of those that have and have not, and that is worrisome, to say the least