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There's more to us than meets the eye: Richmond's Mayor

The population spurt in Richmond over the last five years may be almost bang on the regional average, but the city's mayor believes there are many more bodies here than meets the eye.

It only takes a split second to lose a child; Richmond mom relives pill panic

Kathleen Wong had only been in the door of her parents' house for a few minutes. A very protective mother of three young children, by her own admission, Wong always makes sure her home is safe. But this wasn't her house.

Richmond youth urged to help RCMP name new boat

Richmond RCMP have got themselves a new launch and they want the citys younger generation to name it.

Richmond's Children's Festival gives kids place to 'do'

The fourth Children's Fest provides classes and hands-on activities

Richmond population grown by 9 per cent

British Columbia's population continues to grow rapidly, with new residents preferring urban metropolitan areas rather than rural centres.

Buble pulls out of Richmond oval event; but Canuck legends will still steal show

Canadian superstar Michael Buble has pulled out of his appearance at the Richmond Olympic Oval this weekend. Buble was due to appear at the oval as part of the Richmond Celebrates Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada event on Saturday.

Staff hope 'sound zones' will quiet political racket

New noise bylaw lets city assess sound clashes case-by-case

Richmond symposium explores affordable housing options

Homebuyers with moderate to low incomes in other Canadian cities are getting a mortgage booster through shared equity programs that proponents see as one solution to the housing affordability problem in B.C.
One-man show dishes out Hollywood secrets

One-man show dishes out Hollywood secrets

Actor Larry Blum brings Blink & You Might Miss Me to River Rock Casino

City of Richmond property taxes set to rise almost 3 per cent

The average homeowner in Richmond is set to pay $54 more in property taxes this year. City councils finance committee approved Monday a 2.98 per cent property tax hike to maintain current service levels.