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Richmond council concerned about airport mega-mall's impact on traffic, neighbours

Richmond city council is concerned that a plan to build a mega-mall of luxury goods outlet stores featuring brands like Prada near Vancouver airport will negatively impact traffic in the area.
Honouring the fallen, forgotten

Honouring the fallen, forgotten

Local historian uncovers eight Richmond heroes not recognized
Richmond bids athletes good luck at Games

Richmond bids athletes good luck at Games

Members from the Canadian Paralympic mens rugby team and the Olympic mens table tennis team gathered at the Richmond Oval Tuesday afternoon for the Oval Trained, London Bound Olympic Athlete send-off.

Steveston cannery wharfs get mega makeover

Steveston Harbour is set to get a $7.3 million facelift with wharf repairs and dredging being funded by the federal government. As part of $51.7 million being spread across small craft harbours in Canada, $7.
Summer Fun Nights returns to King George

Summer Fun Nights returns to King George

Last year, with popcorn and blankets in tow, more than 700 people bundled up and snuggled into chairs to watch Despicable Me on a giant inflatable screen under the stars at King George Park. The popular grassroots summer series is back again.

Drop-in centre to be haven for homeless in Richmond

Outdoor living can be great. Living on the streets not so much. If Dianne Woodhouse has anything to do with it, Richmond will soon have a place where those who need it have a place to come into from the cold.

Richmond limo owner gets 18 yrs. for cocaine smuggling

A Richmond businessman and a former B.C. border guard have been sentenced to a total of 33 years after smuggling $5 million worth of cocaine into Canada from the U.S.

Berry dumping mystifies rival

Farmers must adapt to, not protest, market change: Zylmans

City's art strategy on view

Open houses are being held this weekend to update the public and get feedback on the city's latest Art Strategy. A trio of open houses began yesterday (Thursday) and will continue today (Friday) and Saturday at the Richmond Cultural Centre.

Feast of seafaring fun at Maritime Festival

The 9th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival returns to the historic Britannia Heritage Shipyard from Aug. 10 to 12. Crabby the Crab, the Shipheads and a crew of other entertainers are being lined up for the three-day festival.