Richmond RCMP are looking into a suspicious package found around 5:30 Friday evening in the 3800 block of Shell Road. Cpl. Sherrdean Turley says the scene was contained, the Explosive Disposal Unit was called out, Richmond Fire was put on stand-by, and roads in the area were closed. "Two houses were evacuated simply as a precaution and the … [Read more...]
Richmond urges a rethink on closing Kits Coast Guard base
August 1, 2012 by
The City of Richmond is urging provincial and federal politicians to prevent the closing of Kitsilano Coast Guard base. Councillor Derek Dang says the city is concerned once Kits base closes the Sea Island Coast Guard facilty will soon become overtaxed. "Truly takes away from what we have to offer for the boaters around here because now … [Read more...]
Richmond home invasion
July 12, 2012 by
Richmond RCMP are asking for public help in finding four home invaders who bound and assaulted a local woman, and stole seven Hermes handbags from her home, valued at between 5000 and 15-thousand dollars each. It happened in the middle of the day on June 26th, when two young men knocked on her door in the 7000-block of Petts Road, and talked to her … [Read more...]
Teen stabbed in Richmond
July 9, 2012 by
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing last night in Richmond.Police were called out to the six thousand block of Twintree Place.He suffered multiple stab wounds to the torso.He’s now undergone surgery and is in stable condition.Police are still trying to piece together what happened.They don't think the … [Read more...]
Richmond duplex destroyed by early morning fire
July 8, 2012 by
A two-storey duplex under construction in Richmond is destroyed, two other buildings are damaged, and seven people are out of those buildings after a fire early Sunday morning. Fire Chief John McGowan says the duplex at Francis and No. 2 Road, was fully involved when crews arrived around 1:45. The fire reached two buildings adjacent to the … [Read more...]
Richmond still considering its long-term future with the RCMP
June 27, 2012 by
Richmond has signed on, under protest, to the new RCMP deal but they also might not be using the mounties for very long.Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the city signed on because it was either that or pay out four-million dollars in extra costs.When asked if the city plans to use the two year opt-out clause in the contract Brodie said, "This is really … [Read more...]
Richmond RCMP looking for missing woman
June 12, 2012 by
The Mounties are looking for a Chinese woman... who disappeared while visiting family last week in Richmond. Lianjie Guo was supposed to return to China with her husband last Thursday. Family members reported her missing the following day. They say it's not like her to take off. The 47 year old is 5'4" , weighs 120 lbs and has short, spiky, … [Read more...]
Mayor of Richmond pans yet another deadline to sign RCMP deal
May 29, 2012 by
Colour the Mayor of Richmond unimpressed by the latest "hard" deadline by the province for municipalities to sign the new RCMP deal. Malcolm Brodie says deadlines are nothing new for mayors who still have lots of concerns about the deal "I don't know what a hard deadline means. Each one of them, at the end of each month, for the last … [Read more...]
No genetically-modified crops allowed in Richmond
May 23, 2012 by
Richmond Council has passed a motion to ban genetically-modified crops, plants and shrubs from being grown in the city. The ban is the sixth-such ruling among BC communities despite the fact GE crops are federally regulated. Activist Arzeena Hamir was among those who rallied for the change, "Right now, the genetically-modified crops that are … [Read more...]
Two teens killed in Richmond crash
May 12, 2012 by
Two teenagers from Richmond are dead after a collision on Number 4 road, south of Steveston Highway. RCMP Inspector Al Raimey says it happened at 3:00 a.m. "Police and fire rescue attended and found the 4-door car that had failed to negotiate a left-hand turn and impacted a large tree on the passenger's side. The driver was taken to hospital, … [Read more...]
