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Metro Vancouver transit expansion projects postponed; Richmond reaps benefits of Canada Line

As TransLink postpones a planned expansion of transit projects in Metro Vancouver because of funding woes, cities along the Canada Line are reaping the rewards of multibillion-dollar developments.

Boston Pizza owner donates half million-dollar slice

The co-owner of Richmond-based Boston Pizza has donated half a million dollars to the local Kwantlen University campus.

Ceremony marks planting of last set of cherry trees

A ceremony took place Friday to dedicate the final group of cherry blossom trees designed to honour Richmonds Japanese roots. The 255 akebono trees have been planted as part of a 12-year initiative funded by BC Wakayama Kenjin Kai.

Drug-addled, 'cold-blooded' killer gets 12-year jail term

A man who may have been suffering from a methamphetamines-induced psychosis in January 2008 when he strangled to death a Richmond woman has been sentenced to 12 years in jail.

Richmond News awarded gold for Arts feature

The Richmond News editorial team was lauded Saturday night at B.C.

911 heroes honoured

Nearly 300 people were expected to gather at the River Rock Theatre to honour the city's first responders last night at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce's 10th Annual 911 Awards.

Nerves fray over RCMP deal

Blindsided city demands more answers after wage hike shock

Senior, who slit friend's throat, accused of arranging fake ID

The lawyer for Jean Ann James, denied she had attempted to obtain a fake ID from a fellow inmate at her bail hearing on April 10, 2012.

Schools claim prizes at Green Games

Contest recognizes acheivements in reducing ecological footprint

Green fever spreads to food bank

There's bitten by the bug and then there's your garden variety full-on fever. The latter diagnosis applies to Richmond's Auto West BMW, which is being swept up in all things green these days.