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Richmond woman wins PNE Prize Home

Over 150,000 people walked through the PNE Prize Home in the past three weeks. For the first time in decades, Marnie Odette wasn't one them. An equity trader in Richmond, Odette was too busy to go this year. Turns out it didn't matter.

Pet owners warned after cat suffers severe pepper spray 'assault'

An animal lover and a veterinarian are warning the public to keep a close eye on their pets after someone unloaded several cans of pepper spray onto a young cat.

Yap gets cabinet post, while search for Howard's replacement kicks off

As the local Liberal Party begin their search to replace the outgoing Rob Howard in Richmond Centre, his Steveston colleague, John Yap, has been handed a role in Premier Christy Clarks cabinet shuffle.

War vet, 91, latest victim of cruel theft

A 91-year-old war veteran is the latest victim of a string of thefts that residents claim is plaguing their neighbourhood.

Richmond will not host BC Summer Games; council KBs 2016 bid

A move to host the BC Summer Games in 2016 has been shot down by city council.

Government arts grant lets theatre take more risks: Manager

Six Richmond organizations were granted funding totaling $82,200. The BC Arts Council (BCAC) approved the grants to support arts and culture in the community.

Back to school means hello to public transit

Long dull, ride can turn charming and enlightening with just a timid query about another's day

Arts Calendar

The arts events in Richmond are prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition. SEPT. 12 - 16 Hong Kong Dragon and Phoenix Opera Company Time: 7 p.m. Place: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Tickets: VIP/$80/$60/$45/$28 Presented by: Super Productions.

Back from Big Apple, local actor does Fringe

After nearly six years in New York, Richmond native Greg Pember has come to take part in the Vancouver Fringe Festival.

Capturing a bird's eye view of the capital city

Taking in Victoria from a different angle offers up a world-class adventure for mother and daughter