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Richmond shark fin ban in the balance after Ontario judgment

A Superior Court judge has overturned Torontos shark fin ban but the City of Richmond may wait until the New Year before deciding on its own anti-shark fin bylaw.

Graduation focus switch on table

Requirements for high school graduation should put greater focus on participating in exchange trips and experiential learning.

Star dancer teaches classes in Richmond, collects donations for Salvation Army

On Monday afternoon, Richmond became the big stage as Dancing with the Stars choreographer and performer Louis Van Amstel was at the Steve Nash Sports Club leading his LaBlast dance class for charity.

Salvation Army enters digital world

Frost on the windows, seasonal drinks at Starbucks and the jingle of change being dropped into iconic red Salvation Army kettles are all reminders that the holiday season is upon us. But starting this year in select B.C.

Richmond property tax to increase by almost 3 per cent

Property tax for Richmondites in 2013 looks set to match the same as last years increase. City councils finance committee unanimously approved on Monday the 2013 operating budget, which calls for a $5 million increase translating to a 2.

UPDATE: Lions Gate crash: Richmond victim named

One of the two young Richmond men who died in a horrific Lions Gate Bridge crash has been named as 21-year-old Jowin Chat-Kit Lau.

Missing Richmond woman found safe, well

Police have found the missing 21-year-old woman they last week asked for help in locating. Shantelle Alyshia Johnson was found safe and well on Saturday after numerous calls and tips from the public.

Grace Tsang throws hat in ring for Liberals in Richmond Centre

It appears Richmond school trustee Grace Tsang is the first out of the gate to announce shes seeking the nomination for the provincial Liberals in Richmond Centre.

RCMP investigate suspicious package

A commercial building - the Pacific Business Centre at 5811 Cooney Rd. - was partially evacuated by Richmond RCMP at about 12: 30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious package was delivered to one of the businesses.

Winter Wonderland spreads musical cheer

Local talent, choirs on show