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Richmond RCMP has released a video featuring the specialized vehicles and aircraft officers use across the city, from golf carts at crowded community events to all-terrain vehicles, a twin-engine boat and a shared helicopter resource.
A new video features Richmond RCMP’s specialized fleet, including marked vehicles, motorcycles, bike patrols, all-terrain vehicles, a marine vessel and RCMP Air Services.
Richmond plans to upgrade the drainage channel south of Minoru Lakes and build a stormwater detention pond at Minoru Park. Work is scheduled to start in October 2026 and is expected to finish in summer 2027, depending on weather and site conditions.
A new exhibition at Richmond Cultural Centre Annex showcases paintings, fabric art and other work by 14-year-old artist Fiona Huang. The show, influenced in part by Jean-Michel Basquiat, runs until Jan. 4, 2027.
The 56-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis for export after Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted him at Vancouver International Airport in 2024. He has 251 days left to serve after credit for time served.
More than 1,000 BC Hydro customers were without power in two Richmond areas on Monday after wires came down. Crews expected service to return around 5:15 p.m.
Richmond RCMP responded on Oct. 2 to a report of a deceased person in the Fraser River. Police say the investigation is in its early stages and there is no information suggesting a public safety risk.
Elections BC published the final candidate list on Oct. 3. Richmond-Steveston has as many as five candidates, while Richmond-Bridgeport has two, ahead of the Oct. 24, 2026, provincial election.
Bruce Kong will run in Steveston and Dhar Grewal in Queensborough. Former B.C. Conservative MLA Hon Chan says he will not seek re-election in Richmond Centre, where the party has since named Sacha Peter.
Students at Richmond’s Hugh Boyd Secondary created a video and displays for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with one project involving Grade 6 and 7 pupils from Diefenbaker Elementary.
A witness described a confrontation between candidate Debbie Tablotney and an attendee after the Sept. 29 event; the Richmond District Parents Association and Tablotney gave different accounts of how it ended.
The store opened on Oct. 2, 1976, marking IKEA’s entry into Canada. A three-day anniversary celebration and limited-time offers are planned for Oct. 2 to 4.
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