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Autistic swimming sensation is Brazil-bound

Autistic swimming sensation is Brazil-bound

"He's very competitive, and doesn't like to be beaten," joked Mario Batara about his 20-year-old son Magnus Batara. Slightly small in build and sitting quietly, Magnus is surrounded by a sea of gold and silver medals.

Biennale making comeback in Richmond

The City of Richmond looks set to participate in the 2013-2015 Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale. City councils parks and recreation committee unanimously backed bringing the public art exhibition back to Richmond next year.

Deaths spark Richmond lifeguard into action

The drowning deaths of a 51-year-old Surrey woman and her 20-month-old grandson in a pool earlier this month prompted a Richmond lifeguard/swim instructor to call the News.

Summer Games a non-starter

City staff say 2016 event would bring little revenue
'Disaster' strikes in the heart of Steveston

'Disaster' strikes in the heart of Steveston

Disgraced Mountie leaves RCMP

Monty Robinson will learn his fate on Friday

Resident dragged from city hall, arrested

City council 's meeting got heated Monday night, culminating in the arrest of a Richmond resident.

Richmond RCMP will carry out fireworks pleasure craft checks at McDonald Beach

If youre planning on heading out on your boat this weekend or next week to watch the Celebration of Lights fireworks then make sure you have your lifejackets.

Blueberry workers pick fight

Migrant employees say farmer is holding back wages

Missing Richmond resident found

26-year-old Yang Bai was located safe and sound Tuesday night, according to Richmond RCMP. Bai had been reported missing on June 19. Police want to thank those that assisted with the investigation.