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Richmond accepts grant applications

The City of Richmond is currently accepting applications for its annual Grant Programs until Friday, Nov. 22. The application process has been streamlined through the creation of a web-based system for non-profit organizations seeking grants.
Progress slow but change coming for Haiti’s children

Progress slow but change coming for Haiti’s children

Change has come slowly to Haiti. But Gladys Thomas has spent more than three decades helping its children live through impoverished conditions and seen many of them thrive.

Better than bottom line

Mark Wafer knows his audience. In a pitch for hiring people with disabilities, Wafer appealed to Richmond business owners' and managers' sensitivity to the bottom line.

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