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Compost program extended
The City of Richmond kicked off its new Green Cart collection program, which starts next week, with an official event hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie Tuesday afternoon.
Awards recognize those who go beyond the job
Last Wednesday night, a record number of people came out to celebrate Richmond's hospitality industry during the fifth annual Tourism Richmond Service Awards, held at the River Rock Casino Resort Theatre.
Awards stresses unification, honours first responders
There was no shortage of white uniforms, navies and reds creating a sea of emergency first responders Tuesday night at River Rock Casino Resort.
Minoru fest aims to shake people up
Richmond's Move for Health Festival kicks off on Friday, May 10, giving residents a chance to try dozens of different sports, dance styles and wellness activities for free at Minoru Park.
Knitters blanket theatre in funds
The Gateway Theatre lobby was buzzing Monday as tables of (mostly) women knit one and purled two, sharing stories and tips.
Lawyer enters Richmond Centre race as riding's sixth candidate
Lawyer Richard Lee has emerged as a late runner in the race for Richmond Centre at next month's B.C. election.
Ground broken at seniors project
The supply of affordable housing for seniors got a boost Wednesday when the city, Richmond Kiwanis Club, and developer Polygon Homes officially broke ground on a pair of highrise buildings across from Richmond Centre mall.
YVR host mall info day
The Vancouver Airport Authority hosted a public information session Tuesday, outlining its plan to develop a designer outlet centre, adjacent to the Canada Line's Templeton SkyTrain Station.
Van Dongen puts Lake on hot seat over burner
Abbotsford South independent MLA John van Dongen waded into the proposed Metro Vancouver incinerator debate before the end of the sitting of the Legislature, questioning the B.C. Liberals' stand on the issue and their choice of a candidate who is a known supporter of the trash burning option.
Rockets hosting Oval race
For the first time, Richmond Rockets are hosting a short track speed skating race Saturday at the Olympic Oval.
Computer boss counting the cost of congestion
Jeremy Colwell has had a good think about what improvements he'd like to see help relieve the chronically congested George Massey Tunnel.
Control tower value appealed
Canada's air traffic control agency is appealing for lower property assessments for airport control towers across Canada, a move that could cost Richmond thousands of dollars in taxes.
Public figures all but powerless when targeted by Twitter parodies
There's not much you can do if someone decides to launch a parody of you on Twitter.
'Cavalier attitude' won't fly with MLA or residents
Chilliwack MLA John Les may be leaving politics in a few months but he's going out with guns blazing.
Grand Prix fencing event coming to Olympic Oval
The 2013 World Grand Prix Fencing Championships are coming to the Richmond Olympic Oval next month.
Richmond steadfastly opposed to jet fuel delivery plan
City Council has steadfastly opposed the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project proposal from the outset because of the many potential economic, social and environmental risks to the City of Richmond as well as surrounding areas.
Return old medicine to any B.C. pharmacy
That's the message behind British Columbia's Medications Return Program, launched by BC Pharmacy Association, Metro Vancouver and the provincial Ministry of Health.
Send nominations for Arts Awards
The City of Richmond is calling for nominations for the fifth annual Richmond Arts Awards.
Metro trashes chance for panel observer
Abbotsford's mayor and the chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District are dismayed with Metro Vancouver waste committee's decision to deny the FVRD an observer on the independent expert panel overseeing the proposed waste-to-energy project.
