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Downtime, dollar leads to losses

One of Richmonds major employers has reported a secondquarter net loss, which is nearly four times the size of its first-quarter drop. Catalyst Paper made the announcment Monday, blaming downtime and a strong Canadian dollar for the decline.

Metro approves 30-year plan

A 30-year regional growth strategy that calls for protecting agricultural and industrial lands and focusing residential growth in compact urban communities that are close to transit was approved by Metro Vancouver directors Friday.

Wheelmaker puts his spin on Richmond history for Maritime Festival

In its heyday, Steveston was a bustling fishing village. In 1918, it was also a time when one of the largest fishing fleets in the world, the Mosquito Fishing Fleet, called this historic village home.

Climbing Columbia Mountains offers breathtaking thrill

We are climbing the summit of Nimbus Tower, deep in the heart of the Purcell Mountains. I'm clinging to the rock face, 2,500 feet from the bottom of the valley.

RCMP Charter violations prompt judge to toss evidence in Richmond drug probe

A judge has tossed out all evidence seized in a massive Richmond-based ecstasy-production investigation. The controversial move came after B.C. Provincial Court Judge Paul R.

100-year-old Richmond tram to get $2 million makeover

The City of Richmond will spend almost $2 million restoring a significant piece of Stevestons history.

Councils okay 30-year plan for growth; Strategy aims to curb sprawl

A 30-year regional growth strategy that calls for protecting agricultural and industrial lands and focusing residential growth in compact urban communities that are close to transit was approved by Metro Vancouver directors Friday.

Richmond the first in B.C. to get public recycling program

Richmond is improving recycling opportunities with a new program that intends to reduce landfill waste, boost cleanliness and bring revenue to city hall.

Food security launches can drop-in

Whats more fun than throwing together local ingredients to create delicious jams, pestos and canned products doing it in someone elses kitchen! The Richmond Food Security Society is launching its weekly Canning Drop-in where residents bring in their

Rambo goes on holiday ram-page

Rambo the ram was a little too ram-bunctious over the long weekend. The ram, who led police and rescuers on a three-hour jaunt around East Richmond last week, caused a scene at the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS).