Richmond municipal election draws 91 candidates for October vote
Nominations closed Friday afternoon for Richmond’s Oct. 17 municipal election, with candidates seeking mayoral, council and school trustee positions.
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New interactive map offers dozens of ways to navigate Vancouver International Airport
YVR’s online tools help travellers find airport services, plan routes to check-in and gates, and prepare for their flights.
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Richmond photographer earns international recognition for pet photos
Richmond resident Betty Brodie was named a finalist in the feline category at last month’s International Pet Photography Awards.
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Richmond street banners will honour 114 local veterans
A new program led by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 291 and the City of Richmond will display veterans’ banners near City Hall each fall for the next three years.
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Could pilots at another major Canadian airline strike? What to know
Porter Airlines pilots have sought federal conciliation after negotiations with the airline reached an impasse, a step that could precede a strike or lockout.
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Richmond MLA Teresa Wat joins new B.C. political party
Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat has joined an unnamed party led by interim leader Peter Milobar after leaving the BC Conservative Party in late August.
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Sea Island Heritage Society takes coffee chats on the road
The society will hold its first monthly coffee chat in Nanaimo on Sept. 18, bringing members together in person to discuss Sea Island’s aviation history.
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Teresa Wat becomes sixth MLA to join new party formed by former B.C. Conservatives
Richmond-area MLA Teresa Wat has joined the still-unnamed party co-founded by Peter Milobar, bringing its caucus to six members.
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What a one-bedroom apartment costs to rent in Vancouver this September
A liv.rent report puts Metro Vancouver's average rent for a newly listed unfurnished one-bedroom at $2,085 in September, slightly below August, while several local markets remain among Canada's costliest.
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Richmond School District staff unite for ‘Beyond the Bell’ art exhibition
The month-long exhibition at Richmond Cultural Centre features artwork by teaching staff, educational assistants and administrative employees from across the district.
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Stanley Park to host Astra Lumina light experience this fall
The travelling light show will make its Canadian debut at Vancouver’s Stanley Park Railway forest on Oct. 22.
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BC Hydro to carry out 48-hour construction at Richmond intersection this weekend
Lane closures, turn restrictions and delays are expected at Westminster Highway and No. 2 Road from Friday evening to Sunday evening.
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