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Already being labeled a "green oasis," the Richmond Cultural Centre's new rooftop garden will be officially opened today (Friday). At 5 p.m. the rooftop - formerly a "homage to concrete," according to the City of Richmond - will open to the public.

The Family Fun Festival at Garry Point Park this weekend will not, in fact, take place this Saturday.

The City of Richmond is investigating the impacts of townhouse tandem parking on surrounding streets.

Nominations for candidates for the offices of Richmond mayor, councillor (eight to be elected), and school trustee (seven to be elected) will soon be accepted by the city's Chief Election Officer.

Bereaved families need answers, closure say police

Richmond residents named in lawsuit

Police are asking the public for help in solving the deaths of two teenage girls, one of whom died in Richmond and the other in Burnaby more than 18 months ago.

More than $54,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency has been seized by Richmond RCMP from a passenger flying into YVR.

Its been six months since the City of Richmond outlawed selling puppies in pet stores and opinion on the bans effectiveness varies dramatically.

Theres still a heck of a lot of FOG in Richmond, but its starting to clear, thanks to a bylaw introduced last year. The FOG (fat, oil and grease) battle in Richmonds sewer system has long been fought by the city, with varying degrees of success.