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Creep-catching crusade comes to Richmond

Creep-catching crusade comes to Richmond

A small band of citizens, set up to lure child predators online and hand them to police, made its first 'catch' in Richmond. But is the group, led by Brendon Brady (pictured), providing a public service or risking public safety?
Resident: Walls, fences don't make neighbourly neighbourhoods

Resident: Walls, fences don't make neighbourly neighbourhoods

Building bylaw amendments aim to curb mega homes and protect green space but there are concerns about property values being affected
Ghost City: Realtor finds large number of City Centre condos vacant

Ghost City: Realtor finds large number of City Centre condos vacant

Ghost cities built on speculation
Two more sporting bricks onto the Wall of Fame

Two more sporting bricks onto the Wall of Fame

Former sports editor and Richmond Sports Council founder humbled and honoured to be among this year's 17 inductees
An open letter on cycling safety to mayor Malcolm Brodie

An open letter on cycling safety to mayor Malcolm Brodie

City of Richmond says it improves cycling network based on priorities (see below)
Remembering the day when his face didn't fit

Remembering the day when his face didn't fit

Richmond's Tommy Wong, 98, held no grudges at being called to arms after initial Second World War rejection
Stecher makes history for Richmond with Canucks debut

Stecher makes history for Richmond with Canucks debut

School has always been a priority for former Dixon dragon, says mom
Roxy Road to Rio: Oval executives all-in on ROX

Roxy Road to Rio: Oval executives all-in on ROX

The Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation is claiming expenses of close to $46,000 for sending four Oval and/or City of Richmond senior managers to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the Olympic Games in August to, in part, to market the recently-opened Richm
Richmond parents suspect election year lies behind seismic pledges

Richmond parents suspect election year lies behind seismic pledges

Trustees have interpreted a letter from local BC Liberal MLAs as a sign that no schools will close. Meanwhile the Ministry of Education is still open to "amalgamating" schools.
Flight plan: How YVR is growin' up and growin' out

Flight plan: How YVR is growin' up and growin' out

During a personal tour of Vancouver Airport with its president and CEO Craig Richmond, The News hears how YVR's latest master plan calls for terminal expansion, but stops short of adding a third runway