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Doctor accused of over billing

A Richmond acupuncturist is undergoing a pointed investigation after being accused of over billing the Medical Services Plan of around $2 million.

Coal port hearing needed

Environmentalists concerned about the prospect of a new coal transfer terminal in Surrey are calling for region-wide public hearings about the project.

Funds sought for mobile post

The Richmond branch of St. John Ambulance has been pushing hard for a year in a bid to raise $140,000 for its first ever first-aid mobile post.

Ikea workers remain on strike

Unionized staff at Richmonds Ikea store remained on the picket line this week.

Richmond Centre riding slips to bottom of turnout pile

The results may be preliminary and there are still some mail-in ballots to be counted, but Richmond slipped to an all-time new low Tuesday night.

Clark may come calling for seat

Veteran MLAs John Yap and Linda Reid could be asked to step down to help Premier

Would our MLAs take one for the team?

With the convincing sweep of all three seats in the May 14 B.C. election, Richmond may seem like the ideal B.C. Liberal Party stronghold.

Education assistants support job action

Education assistants and non-teaching staff in Richmond schools, and those around B.C., are ready for a strike after voting in support of job action recently.

Richmond Steveston victory was a 'rush': Yap

An exhausted, exhilarated and emotional John Yap stood centre stage, high above his supporters and proclaimed election night as an unbelievable rush.

Summer Night Market expects big crowds

A rainy weekend may have got the International Summer Night Market off to a soggy start, but a busy coming long weekend list of activities is expected to get things back on track.