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New blood at RHF

After nearly a decade of making the commute to Vancouver, Natalie Meixner is working closer to home as the new president and CEO of the Richmond Hospital Foundation, starting this Monday.

Former firefighter case tossed

A former firefighter had her claims of discrimination by the City of Richmond thrown out last week by the BC Human Right Tribunal - again. Teresa Rush has twice tried to drag the city through the human rights court in the last few years.

Unwanted Biennale art shopped on the road

An international auction house has been engaged to sell the sculptures that were part of the controversial Vancouver Biennale because there hasn't been huge interest in the works among Metro Vancouver buyers.

YVR gets its wings

Vancouver Airport has been recognized by the aviation industry for improving pre-flight security and border clearance processes.

Artists must fill the canvas, beat the clock

Painters from across the province head to Richmond

Richmond was a movin' an' a shakin' all around

Buildings swayed and a swimming pool shipped water - Richmond sure felt the effect of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Vancouver Island. The quake, centred about 80 kilometres south of Port Alice at 12: 42 p.m.

Police investigate string of suspicious fires

Richmond RCMP is investigating four suspicious fires in apartment buildings that have rendered several families homeless. The fires started at different locations throughout Richmond, but are believed to be connected.

Richmond jet fuel pipeline consortium will explore 'alternatives'

The consortium of airlines behind the bid to run a 15-kilometre jet fuel pipeline through Richmond is now looking at alternatives to the controversial plan.

Richmond father of man charged in wife's death offers no words of support for jailed son

After a 35-year-old man charged with murdering his estranged wife made his first appearance in court Monday, his father told how he believes in the justice of the law and will let it take its course.

Natalie Meixner to head Richmond Hospital Foundation

After nearly a decade of making the commute to Vancouver, Natalie Meixner is working closer to home as the new president and CEO of the Richmond Hospital Foundation, starting this Monday.