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The Richmond RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a third suspect thought to be involved in a kidnapping of a man and his five-year-old son back in August.

Buy Nothing Day offers another suggestion for saving money

Report seeks to explain the state of deprivation in the city

In a week that Richmond council approved the Walmartanchored shopping centre, another contentious and drawn-out proposal is expected to slide under the city hall microscope.

Your utility rates are on their way up for 2014 - but at least 95 per cent of the increase is coming from Metro Vancouver and not the City of Richmond. Based on average water and sewer consumption, a metered single-family home will pay an extra $42.

Buy Nothing Day offers another suggestion for saving money

Report seeks to explain the state of depravation in the city

The Richmond RCMP is reminding pedestrians to wear bright colours to help make them more visible to drivers, following a pair of incidents Monday night that sent a senior to hospital with serious injuries.

U.S. giant gets council nod after public hearing