A decision could be made by the end of the month on whether a proposed pipeline project in Richmond will go ahead. But the City of Richmond is hoping two Provincial Ministers will hear from it first. Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he still has concerns, particularly around fire safety. An Environmental Assessment has been completed and sent to … [Read more...]
RCMP looking for suspect after shooting at Richmond business
January 5, 2013 by
A woman was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being shot in a Richmond business Friday night. It happened at around 8pm at the Floating Shop Tattoo Parlor on Capstan Way. The suspect fled on foot. RCMP Serious Crimes Unit is investigating, but say the circumstances around the incident are unknown. They're appealing to anyone … [Read more...]
Shooting at the Richmond IKEA
December 11, 2012 by
Richmond RCMP have parts of the underground parking lot at IKEA behind police tape after reports of gunshots. Corporal Sherrdean Turley says police began recieving calls of the gunfire at around 4:30 pm. Turley says miraculously no one was hurt when the bullets began flying despite a jammed parking lot and lots of holiday shoppers. … [Read more...]
Missing Richmond woman
November 29, 2012 by
Richmond RCMP are asking for help as they look for a 21-year old woman who hasn't been seen for a couple of days. Sgt. Cam Kowalski says Shantelle Alyshia Johnston is usually in regular contact with her mother, but hasn't been for few days. "She does live a bit of a high-risk lifestyle. she has been missing for a couple of days now, last heard from … [Read more...]
Bond not surprised Richmond considering policing options
November 15, 2012 by
Justice Minister Shirley Bond says she's not surprised the City of Richmond is looking at dumping the RCMP in favour of some kind of municipal police force. Bond says Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie has been very clear about his concerns with the Mounties. "And moving to an independent organization or even attaching themselves to someone else takes … [Read more...]
Richmond man dies after being hit by car
November 15, 2012 by
A 59-year-old Richmond man is dead after being hit by a car early last evening. Police say the man had just stepped out of his motor home parked on the 2800-block of No. Road and walked to the front of it. He was struck when he walked back out onto the road. His name has not been released. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Charges laid after Richmond smash and grab
November 14, 2012 by
Three men have been charged after a smash-and-grab at a Richmond jewelry store. Police say two suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry from Ben Moss jewelers at Richmond Centre Mall last week. Outside, one man tried to carjack a vehicle, but was taken down by passersby -- and a gunshot was let off during the scuffle. No one was … [Read more...]
Early morning fire in Richmond under investigation
November 12, 2012 by
An investigation is underway in Richmond following an early morning fire at a two-storey home near No. 5 Road and Cambie. Battalion Chief Richard Barnes says the fire took hours to extinguish. "The call came in at four in the morning. We wrapped up -- I mean, it's a lengthy process with spot fires -- but we wrapped up at about 10 o'clock." Four … [Read more...]
11/01/2012 – Richmond Centre Dining Terrace Launch Event
November 1, 2012 by
The new $ 30 million renovation to the Dining Terrace at Richmond Centre will officially launch on November 1, 2012. A Chinese lion dance of prosperity will help kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. and the Dining Terrace will open at 12 p.m. There will be prizes, and lots of fun for all. Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
Richmond plane crash survivor thanks rescuers
October 27, 2012 by
Carolyn Cross says it's a miracle she and the other passengers are still here. She suffered a bash to the head; knee, hip and back injuries; and her teeth still need to be fixed. A year ago today, a small plane tried to return to YVR from a flight to Kelowna, but crashed landed just short of the runway, in the middle of a busy road. Cross often … [Read more...]
