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Richmond pulls back from shark fin ban claims; Chinese restaurateur says he'll take fight to the courts

As Vancouver began mailing its colours to the anti-shark fin mast, the City of Richmond and one of its leading restaurateurs jockeyed for position on the proposed regional ban.

Residents forced from Lions Manor

Crumbling 40-year-old seniors home not fit for purpose: Vancouver Coastal Health

Cops for Cancer roll into Richmond

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast rolls into Richmond next week, with a charity dinner planned to welcome the team. The team is stopping off to cool its heels on Wednesday, Sept.

Richmond reaches out to homeless

The Richmond Homeless Coalition Homes for All has partnered with local organizations, businesses, and social agencies and faith groups to hold Richmonds fourth annual Homeless Connect Day.

Richmond phone thieves employ new tactics

Thieves are using new distraction techniques to prize people's expensive phones from their hands in Richmond. According to Richmond RCMP, in previous thefts, suspects were tricking people by asking them for the time.
People assume I'm drunk: Richmond Ataxia sufferer

People assume I'm drunk: Richmond Ataxia sufferer

Simple tasks such as talking on the phone or booking a hotel room prove difficult for Brenda Dixon. But this isnt because she suffers from ataxia, a degenerative neurological genetic disorder.

City of Richmond asks for slice of carbon tax

The City of Richmond looks set to support the continuation of the carbon tax but it wouldnt mind a slice of the action to fund its own green initiatives.

Richmond urged to follow Vancouver's shark fin ban lead

Vancouver council passed a motion seeking a regional shark fin ban Tuesday, giving local Chinese restaurants about a year to clear existing inventories. The motion's key proponent, Vision Vancouver Coun.

Motorcycle crash closes tunnel overnight

The Massey Tunnel reopened Monday morning after a serious motorcycle crash shut it down for hours overnight.

Richmond's Pathways member shares his story at fundraiser dinner

When the world's economy entered a state of global crisis in 2008, so did David Hanes' own world. As an investment sales representative at BMO in Vancouver, he felt the pressure from frustrated clients looking to point fingers.