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Living close to the poverty line

Report seeks to explain the state of deprivation in the city

Onni rezoning bid back on table

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.

Utility rates set to rise

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.

Mall joins U.S.'s Black Friday frenzy

Buy Nothing Day offers another suggestion for saving money

Living close to the poverty line

Report seeks to explain the state of depravation in the city

Pedestrians struck

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.
Update: Chambers packed for Walmart decision

Update: Chambers packed for Walmart decision

U.S. giant gets council nod after public hearing
Enter video contest for chance to screen at Vancouver film fest

Enter video contest for chance to screen at Vancouver film fest

The United Way of the Lower Mainland is calling on film producers and change-makers to enter its third annual video competition, Care to Change 2014 .
Steveston rezoning bid back on table

Steveston rezoning bid back on table

Onni wants to change the commercial usage of its six-tower development to 'better serve" the residents
Richmond Walmart gets green light

Richmond Walmart gets green light

After 10 long years, West Cambie shopping centre - anchored by the U.S. retail giant - is approved