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Cummins vows stable education funding Parents to be made part of decision-making process, says BC Conservative leader

BC Conservative Party leader John Cummins pledged four years of stabilized funding and greater input from parents in B.C.'s education system during a provincial election campaign stop in Richmond Thursday afternoon.

Police need help to catch laundry room thief

The public is being asked to help Richmond Mounties track down a man suspected of breaking into an apartment buildings laundry room. On March 12, around 6 a.m.

Flight plans grounded for travel firm

Alameda Travels Ltd. shuts shop, customers left in lurch

Sihota wants more transit

Gian Sihota (NDP) Gian Sihota, a retired transit operator and CAW union representative, who has a Bachelor of Education and Masters' degree in Economics, said he considers illegal dumping on local farmland a huge concern.

Farmland a priority: Reid

Linda Reid (BC Liberal) On the issue of illegal dumping of farmland, Reid, a former educator, said she has spent her career promoting the preservation of farmland and green space.

Lawyer enters Richmond Centre race as riding's sixth candidate

Lawyer Richard Lee has emerged as a late runner in the race for Richmond Centre at next month's B.C. election.

Addiction team tries to reach Punjabi sect

Is it stigma, is it location or is it a communication problem? Whatever the root cause, Richmond Addiction Services (RAS) is having serious trouble reaching out to the city's Punjabi community.

Oval to host first martial arts games

The Richmond Olympic Oval will be home to the first TAFISA World Martial Arts Games next September.

I work for riding, not party

Ping Chan (BC Excalibur Party) Making a bid in Richmond-East on behalf of the BC Excalibur Party is Ping Chan who is listed in his bio as a professional engineer.

Governing is a balancing act

Nathaniel Lim (BC Conservative) New to the political campaign trail is BC Conservative Party candidate Nathaniel Lim, whose professional background is in social work as a family and youth counsellor.