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Local 'soil cops' on hold

City staff are not quite set to suit up as "soil cops" just yet.

Gun fire rings out at Steve Nash gym

Up to six gunshots may have been fired at one of Richmond's top city centre gyms. Police were called after gym members and staff heard gunfire ring out around 9:50 p.m. Monday at the Steve Nash Fitness World at 6351 Westminster Hwy, near No. 2 Road.

Walmart goes before council again

The developer behind the proposed Walmart-anchored shopping centre is having another crack at convincing councillors to approve its $100 million plan - this time with a $238,000 cheque in hand.

Zooming in on culture zones

New website helps homebuyers pick neighbourhood

School job cuts on the way, to take effect next fall

We haven't had a raise in four years. We finally get one (and) we're threatened with layoffs: McLuskie

Who needs toys when you've got a mud puddle?

Preschool goes all outdoors

For whom the bridge tolls?

Will commuters go it alone to fund a proposed bridge replacing the Massey Tunnel - dropping tolls as they cross over the Fraser River's South Arm? Or will others also benefitting from a less congested link chip in as well? Canadian Taxpayers' Federat
Advocates remain divided on legalization of brothels

Advocates remain divided on legalization of brothels

Micro-brothels the latest trend in prostitution seen in Richmond
Homeless Action Week spurs Richmond into action

Homeless Action Week spurs Richmond into action

When the Richmond Homelessness Coalition (RHC) held its first Homeless Connect event in 2009, about 20 people showed up, mostly men. Last year, that figure jumped to about 40 and included women, seniors, youth and immigrant families.

Garry Point Park gets defibrillator

Garry Point Park has received a very special addition - an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).