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Richmond oval to become short track speed skating hub

The Richmond Olympic Oval will now be a home for short track speed skating in British Columbia.

Ministry of Education seeks to pass new law

The Richmond School District is already one step ahead of Ministry legislation.

Hansen celebrates We Day at Richmond school

The bell rings Wednesday morning and the long halls of RC Palmer secondary suddenly fill with buoyant teenagers, chatting their way to their lockers and next class, before eventually getting to the main gymnasium.

Mounties appeal for witnesses after cyclist struck

An 82-year-old male cyclist is recovering in hospital after being struck by a minivan on Monday. The driver of the van is co-operating with investigators, but police would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident around 4:30 p.m.

Layar app is bringing your News to life

Thousands of readers are interacting with this newspaper in an amazing new way - are you one of them? Just weeks after launching Layar - an app that brings the printed page to life - the Richmond News has forever changed the way thousands of people r

Hansen helps celebrate mini We Day

The bell rings Wednesday morning and the long halls of RC Palmer secondary suddenly fill with buoyant teenagers, chatting their way to their lockers and next class, before eventually getting to the main gymnasium.
Injury propels ballet dancer to beauty pageant; Kamilah Sturton can't believe she's vying for Miss Universe Canada title

Injury propels ballet dancer to beauty pageant; Kamilah Sturton can't believe she's vying for Miss Universe Canada title

With just two days to go before embarking on a nationwide ballet company tour, the cast, including Kamilah Sturton, was feeling the deep burn of a week-long rehearsal burst.
Richmond Hospital west wing to be renamed 'Milan Ilich Pavilion';

Richmond Hospital west wing to be renamed 'Milan Ilich Pavilion';

Sentiment spurred after Ilich Foundation's generosity hits $10 million
Marni has a nose for business; two-year-old Hungarian hunting dog is home inspector's secret weapon in fighting mold

Marni has a nose for business; two-year-old Hungarian hunting dog is home inspector's secret weapon in fighting mold

They call her Marni the Mold Inspector, from the K-9 Division. Her mission, when she chooses to accept every time (provided theres a soft salmon treat at the end of it), is to sniff out the dreaded mold or dampness in your home.

Survey says: Richmondites must eat more fruit, exercise more often

Were a fairly healthy bunch in Richmond but we could and should be doing a lot better. Thats the view of the citys medical health officer, Dr. James Lu, following results of the Healthy Richmond Wellness Survey being published.