Ottawa Fire Services made quick work of a smoky residential fire in the city’s west end Saturday Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Firefighters received a 911 call just after 10:30 a.m Initial reports indicated alarms were sounding near a single-family home in the 600 block of Richmond Road Heavy smoke was visible around the front and side windows Additional resources were dispatched as a “working fire” was declared at 10:37 a.m Firefighters initiated a fast attack and advanced a hose line inside the structure By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of The Evening Citizen will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Sign In Register Existing warehouse buildings near the Richmond Olympic Oval are being torn down in preparation for the development of a hotel and residential complex will include 365 residential units and a 189-room hotel Demolition of the site has begun and is expected to be completed by June according to a spokesperson with Landa Global Properties They added the Landa team is also "in the process of working with city staff on refining the approved development." "We are monitoring the market and adapting the project to reflect evolving conditions and to ensure we have a project that delivers the long-term housing needs in the area and supports the long-term growth and livability of the neighbourhood.”  Richmond city council approved an application extension to Landa Global Properties after asking the developer to do some extra work on traffic management The development was grandfathered into the 10-per-cent affordable housing requirement for Richmond's city centre developments due to the timing of its application Landa would have been required to provide 15 per cent affordable housing units (from 30 to 45 units) in line with the city's updated requirements for city centre developments Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing LondonNewsAttention commuters: Construction begins Monday at Richmond and SunningdaleBy Fiona RobertsonPublished: May 04, 2025 at 9:43AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved The Delta Police Department says a man has been arrested after an incident on a bus on Annacis Island Delta Police were made aware of an incident on Annacis Island where a male with a knife had barricaded himself on a transit bus,” the department said in a news release “Several passengers and the driver were evacuated.” There were no injuries and there is no risk to the public TransLink had said earlier Sunday that there was a police incident taking place on a number 301 bus at Highway 91 and Cliveden Avenue and DriveBC said multiple roads had been blocked as a result and Metro Vancouver Transit Police responded to the area Some road closures were put into effect in the area with the Cliveden Avenue overpass and the offramp to Cliveden from the West Channel bridge being blocked and the Cliveden overpass is back open,” DriveBC posted — With files from Michelle Meiklejohn and Angelyna Mintz The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices Does this image similar to one in an online survey remind you of life in Richmond Hill or is it more like a photo of purple coneflowers or children playing soccer Questions cover how people get information and about 'tone' of city's messages Questions cover how people get information and about “tone” of city’s messages Does living in Richmond Hill remind you of Disney Those are some of the questions (real ones) the city is asking as it seeks to “refresh” its brand “We would like to understand how you currently interact with and experience the city, and what feelings you have about our community,” explains an unusual online survey the city is encouraging residents to take by May 20. It asks how residents get information from the city which places in Richmond Hill they visit and how people want the city to talk to them Some questions try to gauge how residents react to words or pictures “What words or phrases make you feel instantly disconnected or uninterested?” asks one before listing such phrases as “Just get over it,” and “You’re on your own.” “Which of these images feel most representative of your experience of Richmond Hill?” asks another The city, which lately has been looking at its use of social media also asks residents to describe “the tone or personality” of its public communications Then there’s the question about which company brand “comes to mind” when people think about Richmond Hill Does the city evoke “seamless interconnectivity” like Amazon listing other brands that might seem like a better fit The branding project is “about developing one unified voice that truly represents who we are as Richmond Hill,” the city said in a May 1 release Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account In case you missed it, traffic will be diverted off Highway 99 at the Steveston Exchange starting tomorrow evening until Wednesday morning Meanwhile, Richmond News columnist Sabine Eiche shares where the word conclave comes from and her thoughts on how a new Pope is chosen 📲 Remember, if you want to keep up with our 24/7 news coverage, make sure to sign up for our daily headlines newsletter and Sunday news round-up Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 17C and a low of 7C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood Click here to check out forecasts for other areas of Richmond for the rest of the week GMR regular Anabelle Wee captured a barred owl on the West Dyke To submit a photo, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "GMR." Remember to tell us where and when you took the photo Do you know why the West Dyke Trail in Richmond was originally built The West Dyke Trail was originally built as a flood protection structure and not a recreational path they protect the city from high tides and Fraser River flooding Do you have a fun fact about Richmond? Email us at [email protected] and put "Richmond Fun Fact" in the subject line The Richmond News continues to receive awesome photos from around the city with always a strong focus on the natural beauty of Richmond There are still some cherry blossom trees in full bloom and baby birds making their way into this world.  Photos this week were taken in many neighbourhoods in Richmond including Steveston Iona Beach Regional Park and along the many dykes in Richmond.  Birds are often a focal point for many of our photographers GMR regular Geoff McDonell gave us this explanation of the importance of mudflats:  This week's contributors are Roger Bryant Caroline Sayson and Angela Gauld.  In case you missed it, young people outside the Buck & Ear Pub expressed their sorrow at its closure Meanwhile, volunteers pulled out invasive blackberries at an east Richmond park Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 14C and a low of 8C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood Richmond community member Debbie Weseen captured a robin perched on a home's fence door To submit a photo, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "GMR." Remember to tell us where and when you took the photo Do you know that Steveston-London secondary used to be two different schools Before the amalgamation of Steveston-London Secondary in 2007 London Secondary schools were two separate schools just 400 metres apart on either side of a large field both schools were merged with a $19 million renovation Do you have a fun fact about Richmond? Email us at [email protected] and put "Richmond Fun Fact" in the subject line this City-owned and operated nine hole course is open early spring (May) until mid fall (Thanksgiving weekend) weather and course permitting The course is a beautiful tree lined 692 yards par 27 course with holes ranging from 51 to 97 yards Perfect for those who are new to the game or want to improve their short game Pitch and Putt score card, course layout and rules/etiquette VancouverNewsRichmond RCMP seek witnesses after attempted kidnapping, vehicle fireBy Ian HollidayPublished: May 01, 2025 at 3:40PM EDT Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Mounties in Richmond are seeking witnesses to an alleged attempted kidnapping Monday that investigators believe was targeted Richmond RCMP said that shortly after 4:15 p.m they received a report from a woman who said she was at a local sports facility in the 4300-block of No 3 Road when she was approached by three men Police say the woman told them one of the men was wearing an item marked with police and carrying a portable radio The woman told police a struggle ensued but she broke free Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox The suspects then left the area in a black Jeep Cherokee with an Alberta licence plate, RCMP said. At about 10 p.m., the black Cherokee was found on fire in the 13000-block of Vulcan Way. Richmond RCMP is looking for anyone who was in the area of the 4300-block of No. 3 Road between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m., or in the area of the 13000-block of Vulcan Way, between 4 and 6 p.m., as well as between 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. In particular, police are seeking two possible witnesses shown in security footage photographs released by RCMP on Thursday. The first witness is described by police as Asian, wearing a black jacket, blue shirt, white pants, white running shoes and carrying a white and black umbrella. The second witness was wearing a grey jacket, grey pants, white running shoes, black glasses and carrying a pink purse. Anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond RCMP. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is taking over a missing person case in Campbell River that is now considered suspicious. Kolby Sinclair, 30, was reported missing on March 22 and was last seen on March 8. Investigators say he hasn’t been in touch with his family, which is out of character. On Thursday, Campbell River RCMP said investigators confirmed the circumstances around Sinclair’s disappearance are suspicious and that the major crime unit was taking over the case. Anyone with information about Sinclair’s disappearance or whereabouts are asked to contact police at 250-380-6161. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The Richmond RCMP are seeking two specific people believed to have witnessed an attempted kidnapping Monday The victim says she was approached by three men at a sports facility on No 3 Road near Browngate Road around 4:15 p.m one of the men was allegedly wearing an item marked with ‘police’ and carrying a portable radio “A struggle ensued but fortunately she was able to break free,” said Mounties She says the suspects then drove away in a black Jeep Cherokee with an Alberta licence plate Police say they located the suspect vehicle on fire on Vulcan Way near Knight Street around 10 p.m Investigators believe the incident was targeted “We recognize the public may be concerned by the fact that one of the suspects alluded to being a police officer If you are ever approached by someone indicating they are a plainclothes police officer it is okay to ask for identification to verify their claims,” said Insp Mounties say they are looking to speak with witnesses who may have been in the area of the initial incident between 3:30 p.m and the area where the vehicle was found between 4 p.m “We know there were people walking past the area at the time the alleged attempted kidnapping took place,” Cpl The RCMP has identified and released CCTV images of two specific witnesses The first witness is described as wearing a black jacket and white running shoes and carrying a white and black umbrella The second witness was wearing a grey jacket and black glasses and carrying a pink purse Any other witnesses or those with information to share are asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2025-13199 A dessert store serving up Japanese fish-shaped cakes with ice cream is opening in Richmond this weekend Little Pisces known for its taiyaki (fish-shaped cake) and soft serve is soft-opening its second outpost on Richmond's famous "food street" this Saturday (May 3) at noon Their first store opened in Burnaby last year Owners Linda Dai and Jacky Tian confirmed there will be Richmond-exclusive flavours like salted egg yolk and pork floss taiyakis milk tea soft serve and grape jasmine tea to "keep things fresh" between their two locations Its menu will have its regular offers of Japanese fish-shaped cakes with fillings including red bean paste as well as soft serve ice cream with flavours like matcha The store also offers drinks such as hojicha  (roasted green tea) latte Dai previously told the Richmond News that having a store in Richmond has always been on their radar with the city's "strong concentration of really amazing restaurants Little Pisces started their food venture running taiyaki pop-ups in the spring of 2024 "We feel very fortunate and lucky to be in the position to open up a second location and we have to thank our community of customers and the Little Pisces team for helping us along on this journey," said Dai The first 100 customers at Little Pisces' Richmond location will get a $5 voucher for future orders of $20 or more Little Pisces's new location is at #128-8531 Alexandra Rd and will be open Monday through Thursday and Sundays from noon to 11 p.m and Fridays and Saturdays from noon to midnight Providing a safe and reliable supply of clean high-quality tap water for residents is one of the City of Richmond’s core essential services Water services are the responsibility of Engineering and Public Works which maintains the water distribution network and organizes water conservation incentives The owner of 13572 and 13586 Bayview Ave in Richmond Hill’s Oak Ridges area has applied to add an underground garage and more units to an approved eight-storey development Underground garage and 10 storeys now proposed for land on Bayview Avenue A developer again says it needs more floors and more units to make a condominium project work on the Oak Ridges Moraine Some Richmond Hill councillors say that’s not their problem The last city council in 2022 approved a four-storey building with 103 units beside the Snively Wetland at 13572 and 13586 Bayview Ave. Last year, the owner returned and got the building boosted to eight storeys and 135 units The developer is now back asking for 10 storeys and 229 units From a fraud awareness event to Buck and Ear's final party, there's a lot going on this weekend in Richmond. On a more sombre note, there will also be a vigil in Richmond for the victims in the Lapu Lapu Day festival. For details on the vigil, see our story here Richmond RCMP's economic crime unit will have specialized investigators meeting the community to share their knowledge and expertise on fraud awareness and prevention The RCMP's community engagement team will also be talking about the D.A.R.E program with many activities and photo opportunities with Richmond RCMP's mascots Sergeant Safety Bear and Mountie in Red Serge The final party event for the Buck and Ear will see the Jammin' Buddhas Band perform after a month-long of events celebrating the long-time hub's operations for the past 77 years There will be late late-night happy hour and drinks from 9 p.m A CrossFit experience built for kids ages five to eight boost strength and coordination and encourage positive habits through play amongst the kids Special gift for the little athletes will also be given Click here for more information Five areas of Richmond will experience power outages this week as BC Hydro has scheduled repair and replacement work BC Hydro plans regular power outages to perform work on equipment or power lines that require them to be de-energized “By planning the outage and doing the necessary work our crews can prevent a potential unplanned emergency outage in the future where a part of the system unexpectedly fails or malfunctions,” says BC Hydro's website Here are the power outages scheduled for this week: Planned work on BC Hydro equipment will affect fewer than five customers at: Planned work on BC Hydro equipment will affect 12 customers at: Planned work on BC Hydro equipment will affect 10 customers at: Planned work on BC Hydro equipment will affect five customers at: Pole replacement work will affect 23 customers at: A vigil for the victims of the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy where 11 people died and more than two dozen were injured will be held in Richmond this Sunday (May 4) Community members are being invited to the Cultural Centre Plaza (7700 Minoru Gate) from 2 to 4 p.m The event is being organized by the Philippine Cultural Arts Society (PhilCAS) “PhilCAS of BC would like to invite those seeking to connect and come together to share space during this time of unthinkable loss and grief,” the organization posted said the event is being organized not just for the Filipino community but for all Richmond residents affected by the tragedy (flameless) candles or other items for a memorial This memorial will be outside at the plaza for a few days so others can visit it and then it will be brought indoors to the cultural centre There will be brief speeches and songs of remembrance as well as dances and choir groups performing Many local churches will be participating in the event Ambrosio said PhilCAS was at the Lapu Lapu Day festival performing at 2:30 p.m and would have stayed if they hadn’t had a dinner to go to “It’s very close to us – we were all just there,” she told the Richmond News Filipinos are the third largest ethnic group in Richmond The Filipino community across the Lower Mainland is reeling from Saturday’s events when a lone driver allegedly drove an SUV through a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day festival that was taking place in and around John Oliver secondary in Vancouver attendees are asked to walk or take transit In case you missed it, a long-time Steveston vacuum store is closing after almost three decades Meanwhile, a new Japanese fish-shaped cake and ice cream store is soft opening today Cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of showers is in the forecast for early morning skies are expected to clear in the afternoon with winds gusting up to 50 km/h Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 13C and a low of 9C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood Richmond community member Lay Tan captured a beautiful day at Minoru Park Lakes To submit a photo, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "GMR." Remember to tell us where and when you took the photo Do you know what the Richmond Cultural Centre Annex was before being an arts centre The Richmond Cultural Centre Annex was formerly a seniors center and emergency shelter at one point it is an arts and culture hub with a media lab a wood working room and even a pottery room Do you have a fun fact about Richmond? Email us at [email protected] and put "Richmond Fun Fact" in the subject line Richmond RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 72-year-old man.  Wilfred Colin Morrison was staying at a hotel in Richmond May 1 and took a taxi to the Main and Hastings area in Vancouver Morrison is described as an Indigenous man six inches tall with a medium build and short grey hair Anyone with more information on the whereabouts of Morrison is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.  Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit them online father of Diana (Keith Birchard) and David (Carolyn Mackenzie) papa of Lucy and Thomas Baird and Alex and Chris Birchard The family would like to thank the Nurses at HSC 4 North A the Palliative Home Care and TLC teams for their excellent compassionate care Donations to the Alzheimer Society in David’s memory would be gratefully appreciated in lieu of flowers This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Please accept my condolences on the passing of David We were friends mostly on the tennis Court for a number of years Speak of Dave often as that will help keep his memory alive Sandra….You have been on my mind since I heard your sad news. you will have fond memories of all the wonderful time you had with David over the years All of you are in our thoughts and prayers He was a mentor to me and the lessons I learnt from him carried me through life For many years I loved having chats with David at Coffee & Company knowledgeable staff are at your service 24 hours a day by simply calling 709-722-2730 If you are calling concerning a recent death you may be asked to provide the following information concerning the deceased: Additionally, you will be asked to provide the following information about yourself including your name, telephone number, address, and your relationship to the deceased. If you would like to access helpful support materials, please visit our extensive "Help And Support" section Richmond Hill’s Alexander Mackenzie High School went into lockdown on April 29 after an announcement was inadvertently triggered York Region District School Board offers mental health support after incident Tense moments followed at Richmond Hill’s Alexander Mackenzie High School when a lockdown apparently happened by accident Tuesday An automated lockdown announcement “was inadvertently triggered,” and the reason for that “is still being investigated” by York Region District School Board staff,” Principal Krista Luks wrote to parents later that afternoon “We realize that this incident may affect students in different ways and we will offer support to our students through board mental health professionals as needed,” Luks added There was no triggering incident and no threat to students and staff but the school continued to follow the lockdown protocol as a precaution a board spokesperson said in a statement Thursday “The lockdown was lifted very shortly after it began and classes resumed as normal.” said the school later announced the lockdown but administrators had not checked classroom doors to see if they were locked People at the school were also told the lockdown was set off by an electrical issue The student also said she believes loud post-election arguments between students may have triggered the lockdown adding the school on Major Mackenzie Drive West has seen washrooms temporarily closed during this school year after vandalism with antisemitic overtones maintained the lockdown was purely accidental “It was not linked to any incident at the school and there would be no truth to any rumours to that effect,” she wrote Friday afternoon eastbound traffic appears to be backed up on the East-West Connector all the way to Knight Street there's a stalled vehicle partially blocking the Nordel Way off-ramp from Alex Fraser Bridge that appears to be causing the traffic congestion southbound traffic on Highway 99 approaching the George Massey Tunnel is backed up to Highway 91 The preliminary results for the Richmond Centre-Marpole riding are in with the Conservative candidate appearing to have secured victory followed by Liberal incumbent Wilson Miao at 20,632 (44.4 per cent) votes Richmond Centre-Marpole candidates Martin Li with the NDP has 2,059 votes followed by People's Party of Canada candidate David Wang with 191 A party must hold at least 172 of the 343 seats across Canada to have a majority government The Liberals appear to have won 168 seats Au told the Richmond News he was feeling “unsettled” early in the evening as he was predicted to be “behind by one to two per cent” in the election he thanked his constituents and supporters for believing in him and what he does for the community This has been a very humbling experience for me Even though I have served the (Richmond) community for 26 years I cannot take anything for granted,” said Au Whether he plans to continue his work as a Richmond city councillor is still up in the air “I haven't given much thought about it yet but there will definitely be some changes or adjustments." Public safety is Au’s main priority for the Richmond community as well as potential plans to “see Richmond as an important international trade hub for Canada” in the future whether I’m in government or in opposition to make sure that we will have a safe setting for the people so that they don’t have to be afraid of going out at night or afraid of being attacked.” but said the election this time was not about winning or losing I wasn’t expecting to win,” said Miao the most important thing was seeing voters of all ages coming out to vote “Even though some might agree or disagree with what the Liberal government is trying to do but the most important piece is getting Canadians’ voice out there by them casting that ballot and understanding what democracy is about." This was shown by the record-breaking number of 7.3 million voters during advance voting this year which was reported by Elections Canada as a 25-per-cent increase from the 2021 federal election a preliminary count of 19,697 electors voted in the Richmond Centre-Marpole riding at advance polls according to Election Canada's website Miao said he learned to understand “where the issues were” and “how we can better improve them,” but these are problems that need to be tackled with the help of all levels of government maybe I can continue to serve the community in a different way 201 of 202 polls for Richmond Centre-Marpole had been reported by Elections Canada The City also offers free virtual recycling workshops to any community groups, please email garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca for details There is no charge for new recycling supplies or to replace them if they become damaged or broken Visit the Schedules page for details To book for the morning socials (Tue/Thu/Fri) calls are accepted one hour prior to the session and up to start time All socials are subject to change and availability Note: Private lessons are currently full; requests are not being accepted at this time Tennis Court Rules Rate: $7.30 for 45 minutes (tax included) for a maximum of two sessions Call 604-238-8080 or visit the Steveston Community Centre to book a court $2/racquet (limited number of racquets available to rent) Patrons are expected to adhere to gymnasium policies as well as the City of Richmond’s Code of Conduct Pickleball Court Usage Tennis courts are available on a first come Based on feedback received from public consultation, updated pickleball guidelines have been developed to enhance players' experience and maximize court usage. The guidelines have been designed to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, encourage fair play and ensure efficient court rotation. If you have any questions, please email parks@richmond.ca Electric kick-scooters (e-scooters) are electrically powered micro-mobility alternatives to traditional automobile transportation Generally, the rules of cycling in BC apply to the use of an E-scooter on a permitted road in a pilot community Unsafe riding behavior can be reported to the Richmond RCMP non-emergency telephone number 604-278-1212 The City of Richmond is getting $15,000 from the province to help with invasive plant removal projects The provincial government is giving out a total of $2.89 million in funding to 33 organizations to control and eradicate invasive plants.  During last fall's city budget deliberations, Coun. Michael Wolfe asked that about $500,000 be added to this year's budget to fight invasive blackberry brambles Wolfe said he’s been advocating for this program while on city council for the past six years I will find knotweed that’s been sprayed and treated many times and it’s still there,” Wolfe told city council at the budget deliberation meeting What’s needed is city staff to fight these invasives Wolfe said he has noticed blackberry brambles continue to overtake Richmond Nature Park “It floors me after working there 20 years ago the blackberry is expanding into areas where it’s never been before,” Wolfe said “It’s going to be a giant wasted park when it becomes all blackberry decades from now But that’s where it’s going.” the majority of city council didn’t approve adding the invasive species management program noted the need to control invasive blackberries and the item was referred to the parks and recreation committee While the $500,000 budget item wasn’t approved for this year a city spokesperson noted the city does continually work on removing invasive plants and pose a threat to agriculture and tourism industries Certain plants are even a health risk to people and animals Some of the targeted invasive plant species in B.C You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Richmond—Arthabaska 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 270 of 270 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 270 of 270 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to win in Richmond—Arthabaska Lefebvre has 22,206 of 62,549 votes (35.5%) is in second place with 20,627 votes (32.98%) and Daniel Lebel an indepentent formerly of the Conservative Party Rayes was first elected to the House of Commons in 2015 20,688 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Account processing issue - the email address may already exist A 155-square-metre area in King George Park in east Richmond was “revitalized” after 56 volunteers come out to remove invasive Himalayan blackberries last Saturday (April 27) a total of 11.5 cubic metres – the equivalent of 72 bathtubs full – of the invasive plants were dug out of the ground and disposed of The volunteers even "rescued" several Pacific dogwood trees that were in full bloom "Building on the work of local steward Frank Deyell, this was the Lower Mainland Green Team's first activity at King George Park - and won't be the last," explained Ashton Kerr partnerships manager with the Lower Mainland Green Teams Frank cleans up litter and removes invasive plants to improve the health beauty and function of this local park." Participants came to the event from around the region “We believe in the transformative power of hands-on environmental activities to empower individuals and strengthen communities,” read a press release about the event Their initiatives include invasive plant removals According to the Lower Mainland Green Team their activities are designed to be “inclusive The Green Team received an environmental enhancement grant from City of Richmond to coordinate the invasive pulls The Lower Mainland Green Team is a program of the charity Green Teams of Canada The Green Team plans to back at King George Park on Saturday 💬 Words missing in article? Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAt the Continental Seafood Restaurant on Cambie Road in Richmond supporters of Conservative candidate Chak Au cheered his lead even as party leader Pierre Poilievre gave his concession speech on a massive screen in the background Au had 23,223 votes while the incumbent Liberal candidate Wilson Miao had 20,632 supporters for Miao gathered in a room at the Grand Park Vancouver airport Hotel in Richmond near Lansdowne Mall Organizers were not only keeping an eye on votes in their own riding but also on the other Richmond riding — Richmond East-Steveston — where the race was tight between Conservative candidate Zach Segal and Liberal incumbent Parm Bains This riding combines parts of Marpole that used to be in the Vancouver Granville and Vancouver Quadra ridings with west and north parts of Richmond Vancouver International Airport and Terra Nova when the riding was known as Richmond Centre Miao won with 14,375 votes over the Conservative candidate Alice Wong Wong had long held the riding for the Conservatives starting in 2008 Au is a family therapist known in the community as a Richmond school trustee from 1999 to 2011 and as a city councillor from 2011 to the present “I think this is a confirmation of my work in the past 26 years I’ve been serving this community and people can see how I work as supporters crowded to take photos and he took questions and congratulations in Cantonese It was a two-way race with other candidates winning significantly far fewer votes South Arm and Hamilton parts of the City of Richmond Parm Bains of the Liberal party won 24,562 votes or 48.4 per cent with 215 of 216 polls reporting Zach Segal of the Conservative Party had 23,501 votes or 46.3 per cent Bains of the Liberal party won his seat with 16,543 votes over Kenny Chiu of the Conservative Party who had 13,066 votes taking 17,478 votes in 2019 compared to Liberal Joe Peschisolido who is a constituent of Richmond Centre-Marpole was at the Continental Seafood Restaurant supporting Conservative candidate Chak Au a former Delta Chamber of Commerce executive director won 30,266 votes or 51.2 per cent with 205 of 208 polls reporting She was ahead of Conservative candidate Jessy Sahota Liberal Carla Qualtrough won with 22,105 votes while Conservative Garry Shearer finished second with 17,695 votes The NDP’s Monika Dean was third with 9,580 votes The tulip season has bloomed at a local Richmond charity's farm Tzu Chi Foundation Canada is hosting a tulip festival and fair at its Great Love Farm on Finn Road on May 4 from 10:30 a.m Community members are invited to enjoy their garden of 10,000 tulips live music and a charity market selling vegetarian food There will also be a kids' fun fair and a free Chinese medicine clinic Visitors are encouraged to bring their own utensils for food at the event The farm is also open daily for visitors from 10 a.m Admission to the farm and festival is by donation with funds supporting Tzu Chi Foundation Canada's charity work in the community PHILADELPHIA — It’s almost a given Richmond will be a game away from the NCAA tournament on an annual basis the Spiders have never played a full season and not advanced to a conference title game so moments like Saturday’s 16-10 defeat of High Point in the Atlantic 10 final at Sweeney Field are to be savored That’s especially the case a year after Richmond fell a game shy of the postseason Daniel Picart and Joe Sheridan scored three goals and Max Merklinger added two goals and two assists for the top-seeded Spiders (13-3) They will play in their third NCAA tournament in the last four years and their sixth since debuting as a program in 2014 “It’s absolutely relief,” coach Dan Chemotti said now we can breathe,’ because this is what it’s all for Every team does so much during the year for this day to hopefully have the chance to extend their season and go to the NCAA tournament We’ve been very fortunate that we’ve played in a number of these championships I guess maybe it’s a little greedy when you don’t go one year So was the pressure Richmond applied to second-seeded High Point (7-9) which got two goals and two assists from Ryan Hynes and 11 saves from Zack Overend The Panthers had as many turnovers as shots entering the final two minutes and finished with 20 giveaways but they choose points in time both in the ride and on the defensive side of the ball to extend a little bit,” High Point coach John Crawley said It was exactly what we saw in the first game we played against them.” Richmond won that matchup 11-6 on April 12 and the scrappy Panthers were prepared to take advantage of what opportunities they could generate against the Spiders this time around Richmond seemed ready to pull away when it went up 6-3 early in the second quarter but High Point got two back (including a man-down goal) to keep it close Spider midfielder Gavin Creo milked the clock near midfield only to charge toward the cage and fire in a goal with 6.4 seconds left to establish a two-goal halftime advantage And when High Point closed within 8-7 in the third quarter who also scored twice in the five-goal run to bust open a 13-7 lead It was a career day for the athletic young midfielder who had yet to score more than once in a game before Saturday but did not surprise Chemotti with his breakout effort so he has some freshman moments,” Chemotti said so maybe that’s why he played the way he did today.” Defensemen Mitchell Dunham and Hunter Smith and long pole Tommy Stull each caused three turnovers for Richmond which was in line to keep an opponent to single digits for the 11th time until High Point scored twice in the last 91 seconds the Spiders allowed just 6.3 goals per game in seven games against A-10 competition “[Defensive coordinator Paul] Richards just coaches us to the max every day Richmond’s balance and discipline were on display throughout the afternoon The Panthers’ greatest strengths — Overend and faceoff ace Luca Accardo (18 of 30) — helped keep them in plenty of games they were still within a goal with 20 minutes to play Crawley — a 100-point scorer as a player at Johns Hopkins and a former assistant at Colgate Lehigh and Hopkins who is in his first season at High Point — knows a bit about what it takes to play into the second half of May He sees Richmond creating problems for whoever it faces next weekend “I think that’s a quarterfinal team — I think at the very least,” Crawley said “I think our conference has proved this year to be a really competitive one top to bottom to essentially be 7-0 in conference and to win that championship game so handily on the scoreboard I think they are a really complete group.” An NCAA tournament victory has been the Spiders’ next logical step for a few years and there is a strong case Richmond is the best program in Division I without a postseason triumph It nearly pulled off a first-round upset in 2022 at Penn and lost at Virginia in its most recent tournament trip in 2023 The latter team returned the bulk of its starting lineup which only added to the misery felt after last year’s A-10 final loss to Saint Joseph’s This group waited a year to return to the postseason and has big plans after Saturday’s celebration “We definitely felt disappointed last year,” said Sheridan who was named the tournament’s most outstanding player Our goal at the start of the year was to win a tournament game USA Lacrosse is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 52-1765246) Re: "Voter turnout, NDP vote drop in Richmond ridings reflect national trend" Congratulations to Chak Au on his election as member of Parliament He will be missed on Richmond city council Before people complain if he decides to stay on council, I suggest that he remain on council for a year to avoid a costly byelection I stayed on Richmond city council for a year when I was elected MLA in the fall of 1972 l had to travel back and forth from Victoria to attend council meetings two Mondays a month until I stepped down from council in the fall of 1973 Chak can attend committee and council meetings online there are some heritage issues we are dealing with that would benefit from his experience in the next few months Richmond Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a house on fire in west Richmond on Wednesday evening (April 16) flames were coming through the roof of the house in the 4000 block of Granville Avenue The crews were fighting the fire "aggressively" to protect neighbouring properties, Grant Wyenberg assistant deputy chief told the Richmond News There were no injuries to staff or bystanders A fire investigator was dispatched to the scene.  * Editor's note: This story has been modified to clarify the location of the fire An emaciated pit bull English bulldog mix was discovered near McNair Secondary School in Richmond A compassionate early morning jogger came across him during their run on April 2 “The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,” says Eileen Drever senior officer protection and stakeholder relations the dog just stood there and gazed at him.” “He approached the dog and was able to coax him into his car,” says Drever While waiting for the BC SPCA Richmond animal centre to open the finder bought the dog some rotisserie chicken and a collar “The dog had no identification and when they scanned for a microchip none was found,” says Drever The dog was placed in a BC SPCA foster home and began a veterinarian supervised feeding plan to help him gain weight He was scheduled for a full veterinary workup “In addition to suffering from starvation the dog has arthritis in his front legs,” says Drever He is not gaining weight as quickly as we would like He is under the watchful eye of the veterinarian and is getting lots of love from his foster.” Drever explains emaciated dogs are a challenge to care for and 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sports facility in the 4300 block of No One of the men was allegedly wearing an item marked with "police" and carrying a portable radio The suspects then left the area in a black Jeep Cherokee with an Alberta licence plate Richmond RCMP found the vehicle on fire later that day Police said the incident appears to be targeted based on the evidence gathered to date between Leslie and Browngate roads from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m “We know there were people walking past the area at the time the alleged attempted kidnapping took place," said Cpl media relations officer with the Richmond RCMP "Our investigators are hoping to identify and speak with two particular witnesses which is why we are releasing their photographs." The first witness is described as an Asian wearing a black jacket They were carrying a black and white umbrella white running shoes and black glasses and was carrying a pink purse officer in charge of Richmond RCMP's investigative services, said RCMP is aware of information circulating on social media about the investigation “We recognize the alarming nature of this incident and want to assure the public our investigators are working diligently to identify the individuals involved,” said Cohee He added police recognize the concerns from the public regarding "one of the suspects alluded to being a police officer." “If you are ever approached by someone indicating they are a plainclothes police officer it is okay to ask for identification to verify their claims.” This is an active and ongoing investigation This week's crime log reflects a wide range of public safety incidents reported by the Richmond Police Department and other notable law enforcement activity across city neighborhoods see the interactive crime map embedded below A driver was arrested for driving under the influence at 12:22 a.m Another driver was arrested for driving under the influence at 4:35 a.m Grand Theft: 4600 block of Valley View Road A grand theft incident occurred at 5:35 a.m Grand Theft: 2300 block of Lancaster Drive A grand theft incident occurred at 7:29 a.m A theft by use of access card information was reported at 8:22 a.m Vehicle Recovery: 5100 Macdonald Avenue Officers recovered a stolen vehicle at 11:16 a.m Someone took a vehicle without the consent of the owner at 12:01 p.m Someone reportedly made criminal threats and committed perjury at 1:55 p.m Another vehicle was taken without the consent of the owner at 2:26 p.m Chemically inconvenienced: 4900 Macdonald Avenue Officers arrested someone on disorderly conduct charges related to alcohol at 3:36 p.m Commercial Burglary/Theft by Access Card: 4500 Macdonald Avenue A commercial burglary and a theft by access card information were reported at 3:55 p.m A residential burglary with no force was reported at 4:42 p.m Obstructing a Public/Peace Officer: 300 block of 24th Street One person was arrested after reportedly obstructing a peace officer or emergency medical technician at 7 p.m Residential Burglary: 1100 block of Barrett Avenue A burglar reportedly broke into a home at 7:48 p.m A person was reported for pimping involving a prostitute over the age of 16 at 10:46 p.m Vehicle Theft: 900 block of South 45th Street Auto Burglary: 700 block of Golden Gate Avenue Vehicle Thefts were reported in the 600 block of 5th Street False Identification/Robbery: 11900 block of San Pablo Avenue Someone was arrested for robbery and providing false identification to officers at 4:39 p.m Possession of Burglary Tools/Stolen Vehicle/Vehicle Theft: 2200 block of Macdonald Avenue Officers nabbed someone in possession of burglary tools and a stolen vehicle at 6:15 p.m Gone in 60 Seconds: 900 block of Humboldt Street Obstructing arrest: 600 block of South 30th Street Police made an arrest for obstructing a peace officer or emergency medical technician at 8 p.m False imprisonment with violence occurred at 8:58 p.m Vehicle Theft: 5800 block of Fresno Avenue Grand Theft: 1400 block of San Joaquin Street Grand Theft from Person: 3200 block of Pierce Street A grand theft from a person occurred at 11 a.m Auto Burglary: 1300 block of Macdonald Avenue Contempt of Court: 100 block of 13th Street Theft by Access Card Information: 4900 block of McBryde Avenue A theft by use of access card information occurred at 4:33 p.m Auto Burglary: 1100 block of Barrett Avenue A residential burglary with force occurred at 5:25 p.m Criminal Threats: Undisclosed location in the 94801 Police made an arrest for intimidation at 7:21 p.m Assault with Firearm: 900 block of S 47th Street Police investigated a report of assault with a firearm on a person after a suspect allegedly brandished a gun in front of an occupied vehicle near BTA then fled the scene before officers arrived at 7:27 p.m Theft by Access Card Information: 1600 block of Canyon Drive A theft by use of access card information occurred at 7:58 p.m A grand theft from building occurred at 9:04 p.m Contempt of court and obstructing a public/peace officer/emergency medical technician occurred at 9:08 p.m A strong-arm robbery was reported at 12:29 a.m Criminal Threats: 600 block of South 20th Street Someone threatened to commit a crime with the intent to terrorize occurred at 1:17 a.m Trespassing: 4900 block of Macdonald Avenue Officers made an arrest for trespassing on posted land and refusing to leave at 3:40 a.m Petty theft: 4800 block of Macdonald Avenue Officers made an arrest for vandalism at 9:50 a.m Vehicle Theft: 2900 block of San Mateo Street A grand theft from a building occurred at 1:12 p.m Obstructing a Peace Officer: 4100 block of Lakeside Drive Police made an arrest for obstructing a public/peace officer/emergency medical technician at 5:27 p.m An individual was arrested for committing a felony while out on release as well as for possession of marijuana for sale and selling/giving/transporting marijuana at 6:31 p.m Shoplifting: 4500 block of Macdonald Avenue Police made an arrest for shoplifting and providing false Identification at 6:32 p.m Grand Theft: 500 block of South 28th Street DUI and obstructing: Undisclosed location in the 94804 Officers made an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and obstructing a peace officer at 10:15 p.m Vehicle Theft: 5500 block of Country View Drive Vehicle Theft: 200 block of South 43rd Street Contempt of Court: 4900 block of Cypress Avenue Carrying a Loaded Firearm/DUI: 900 block 15th Street Someone was arrested for a DUI and for carrying a loaded firearm at 5 p.m Battery: 2100 block of Pyramid Drive A battery on person occurred at 6:23 p.m Assault with Deadly Weapon/Criminal Threats: 3800 Lakeside Drive An assault with a deadly weapon was reported along with some criminal threats at 7:29 p.m Battery with Serious Bodily Injury: 2700 block of Barrett Avenue A battery incident resulting in serious bodily injury occurred at 7:30 p.m Firearm Robbery: 1500 block of Carlson Boulevard A robbery involving a firearm occurred at 10:58 p.m Vehicle Theft: 3100 Benjamin Drive and 3400 Richmond Pkwy DUI/Driving with Suspended License: 2700 block of Garvin Avenue A rocket-fueled driver reportedly drove with a suspended license at 12:08 a.m Police made an arrest for driving under the influence at 12:41 a.m Smoke shop fire: 12500 block of San Pablo Avenue Firefighters were dispatched to the Exotic Clouds smoke shop after multiple callers reported seeing smoke and hearing explosions coming from the building at 3:40 a.m Vehicle Theft: 100 block of South 37th Street Assault with Deadly Weapon/Stalking: 2000 block of Western Drive Assault with a deadly weapon and stalking were reported at 10:25 a.m A shoplifter was arrested after reportedly using force or threats of force to avoid apprehension at 11:20 a.m Obstructing a Public/Peace Officer/DUI: An unspecified location in the 94806 Police investigated a DUI and obstructing a peace officer at 4:25 p.m Police recovered a stolen vehicle at 8:06 p.m Vehicle Theft: 1600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue Someone took a vehicle without the owner's consent at 6:35 a.m Someone was disobeying a court order at 12 p.m Police were called to deal with someone's public intoxication at 2 p.m A shoplifter reportedly used force or threats of force to avoid apprehension at Costco at 3:36 p.m Firearm Discharge: 4500 block of MacDonald Avenue Someone popped off 17 rounds in the Target Parking lot near DaVita Dialysis in a grossly negligent manner at 6:35 p.m Brandishing a firearm: 800 block of Carlson Boulevard If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting local journalism with a Grandview Independent subscription. Click to see our monthly and annual subscription plans Conservative Vincent Ho is the new MP for Richmond Hill South Liberal Majid Jowhari has represented the riding since 2015 Mark Carney has a mandate to form a fourth straight Liberal government but veteran Richmond Hill MP Majid Jowhari won’t be part of that a corporate lawyer who says his campaign knocked on 80,000 doors in the riding since being nominated last March Ho said Richmond Hill lacked representation for 10 years under Jowhari They want to stop the crime,” he said at the Orient Bistro on Vogell Road after receiving congratulations from supporters “This isn’t just my win or the Conservative party’s win; this is your win,” he told them Standing near the podium was Ho’s pregnant wife Ho was part of miniwave of Conservatives who managed to wrest seats in Ontario’s 905 belt from Liberals Jowhari has had to fight hard for each of his three victories As supporters ate and a lion dance troupe waited to perform but there were a lot more people in the riding who were undecided People were torn between the sovereignty and affordability issues the Liberals and Conservatives were championing “They were not sure about the leaders either Renamed Richmond Hill South and redrawn slightly to include the Rouge Woods neighbourhood south of Elgin Mills Road the area was Conservative when Jowhari was first elected in 2015 running in the neighbouring Aurora-Oak-Ridges-Richmond Hill this time stressed his “proven record of service,” meaning his constituency work and the federal funding he says he has brought to the riding over a decade Jowhari, soon after becoming an MP, supported restoring diplomatic relations with Iran In a riding with a large Iranian-Canadian population and opposition to the Iranian regime Jowhari has not been forgiven by certain constituents who suspect his motives or who want their MP to take a harder line against the Islamic Republic Statements at the close of a debate from New Democratic candidate Ebrahim Astaraki show Jowhari’s views on Iran continue to antagonize some residents Ho zeroed in on the challenges of living in Richmond Hill South: unaffordable housing — a “housing hell” produced by Liberal policies Conservatives distributed bilingual Chinese-English flyers in the riding which has a large Chinese-Canadian population suggesting the Liberals would legalize heroin and fentanyl and “force drug dens” into Richmond Hill neighbourhoods representing the Canadian Future Party and Yan Wang The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce and the Strait Richmond Housing Matters Coalition will host a Housing Matters Forum next month in Richmond County The event will take place on May 14 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and share ideas around housing needs and opportunities in the Strait region Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience Attendees will hear from key voices in the housing sector and take part in important conversations that support sustainable community development in the region “We hope this event will help to inform this work and engage the community around this important topic,” said Tanya Felix executive director of the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce “Interest and involvement at the community level is key to the future success of this new non-profit and an important part of advancing housing initiatives in our communities.” The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with the Municipality of the County of Richmond and the Town of Port Hawkesbury on a project to establish a housing non-profit for the area Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool 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Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy In case you missed it, two Richmond gymnasts won gold at the B.C Meanwhile, Richmond residents are encouraged to compete for prizes while observing plants and animals in the city A mix of sun and clouds is returning to the forecast after the long weekend Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 11C and a low of 7C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood GMR regular Rahim Rahemtulla spotted a coyote enjoying a walk through Quilchena Golf and Country club early last week To submit a photo, email us at [email protected] with the subject line "GMR." Remember to tell us where and when you took the photo Do you know what is the most common bird in Richmond The most locally common bird is the glaucous-winged gull with several species of gulls found in Richmond This bird is also known as the "seagull," which is often found at marinas Do you have a fun fact about Richmond? Email us at [email protected] and put "Richmond Fun Fact" in the subject line Where do you live (city and neighbourhood): Richmond Contact information: 3560 Moncton St., Richmond, B.C., [email protected] I remain committed to building economic strength and a healthy community for everyone to enjoy and grow in I want to see it remain a safe place where people can raise a family At a time when we are facing one the most serious challenges to our economy and sovereignty in generations I will focus on unlocking the economic potential Richmond has as a gateway city and logistical hub for future generations.   I served as a public and media relations officer within the Government of British Columbia in the past and later as a Kwantlen Polytechnic University I amassed over 20 years of experience in corporate communications including public and stakeholder engagement public policy development and government and media relations how will you ensure you are available to your constituents I processed over 36,000 constituent responses and 3,800 casework files through my office as an MP Being accessible is essential to my approach in serving Richmond residents It is the only way I was able to be an effective voice for them in Parliament and deliver over $640 million in local investments My office contact information and hours are posted for those who are seeking support or wish to schedule meetings I continue to knock doors to listen to our community’s priorities How will you and your party approach the changing relationship with the United States I went to Washington to meet with Pacific Northwest Economic Region House Representatives to establish relationships and provide examples of how counterproductive tariffs will stall our economies While discussions with like minded elected leaders continue we have already acted to break down internal trade by removing labour mobility and trucking regulation barriers within Canada We will focus on expanding previous infrastructure investments to grow internal trade across provinces and territories and beyond to the 50+ nations we have trade relationships with tariffs with trade actions of our own to protect Canadian jobs do you and your party support an increase in defence spending Canada must meet our obligations to spend two per cent of our gross domestic product on military spending by 2030 at the latest We are already strengthening our military partnership with nations like Britain and France as well as procuring advanced radar technology from Australia to protect the Arctic We will prioritize investments in vital capabilities like new submarines and first-in-class drone capabilities quickly to meet our two-per-cent target by 2030 These investments expand beyond the current National Shipbuilding Strategy and procurement of fighter jets maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft How will you support Richmond businesses and citizens in the face of uncertain economic times so we will need to rely more on each other That’s why we will create one Canadian economy by breaking down decades-old internal trade barriers by July 1 An economy where all businesses can sell their products where they please and where anyone can work where they desire.  we will get projects approved quickly with the “one window” approval process including the Port of Vancouver.   what should be done to get homes built faster Multiple measures need to be taken to build homes faster cut red tape and lower the development cost of building homes Build Canada Homes will build affordable homes at scale This will help communities facing affordability challenges and help builders address rising costs of land and construction by cutting municipal development charges by 50 per cent for multi-unit residential homes Prioritize Canadian technologies and resources such as mass timber and softwood lumber as well as create more apprenticeship opportunities to grow our skilled workforce In addition to the measures I listed in the previous question about building homes faster incentivizing the rapid increase of rental housing supply will ease the pressure on rental housing we will facilitate conversion of existing structures into affordable units by reducing tax liability for private owners of multi-purpose rentals when they sell to a non-profit if they reinvest in building more purpose-built rental housing How will you and your party improve income support for seniors and people with disabilities A re-elected Liberal government will protect retirement savings by reducing the minimum amount that must be withdrawn from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) by 25 per cent for one year This will allow Canadian seniors more flexibility in choosing when to draw from their retirement savings We will also increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement by five per cent for one year providing up to $652 more to low-income seniors We will also enhance income support for people with disabilities through the Disability Benefit Act where a direct monthly payment will be given to low-income Canadians with disabilities Canada's overdose epidemic is a national crisis What will you and your party do to combat this crisis We will continue to invest in mental wellness and treatment and enhance enforcement tools to prevent drugs from entering our borders and stop the production of illegal drug labs I will continue my advocacy for a sustained continual national campaign to combat illicit substance use With previous investments into our border protection and shared intelligence with allied nations We will build on this and recruit 1,000 more RCMP and train 1,000 new CBSA officers to crack down on drugs as well as hire more attorneys to help prosecute drug production How will your party improve the health-care system and support provinces to bring in more family doctors the Liberal party will provide access to more Canadians by investing in the accreditation of trained doctors to speed up the credential recognition process in provinces health agreement already support priorities such as expanding access to family health services and modernizing health systems and digital tools like telehealth and virtual healthcare Where do you live (city and neighbourhood) Email: [email protected] Website: https://keeferpelech.ndp.ca/ I am running because I know that governments can be a force for good - when they work for everyday people Right now families are struggling with the rising cost of groceries and housing We need leaders who will focus on people - not just corporate profits I work for the provincial government helping leaders tackle big challenges like safely reopening schools during COVID and expanding mental health and addiction services I have also helped people advocate for better policies that support people and ensure that those affected are at the table when decisions are made how will you ensure you are available to your constituents?  I have worked as a constituency assistant in an MLA’s office and know how important it is for elected representatives to be available to their constituents I am passionate about helping people navigate government in order to access services and make positive changes for our community Therefore I will prioritize meeting with constituents and create spaces where dialogue can occur such as town halls and public forums My top priorities for this campaign include building more affordable housing providing immediate relief to families that are hurt by inflation and the rising cost of daily expenses and expanding access to the healthcare services that Canadians rely on such as mental health One example of how we can support people right away is by removing GST from essentials such as groceries and baby supplies This will provide support to Canadians right away while we deal with the economic uncertainty of Donald Trump’s tariffs The United States have been our closest allies but that has changed with the election of Donald Trump The NDP is proposing a jobs war room that includes provinces unions and business leaders to coordinate a sustained counterparts – our countries should be partners we also need a Build Canadian Buy Canadian strategy to build more of what we need here and prioritize products made by Canadians in public procurement Now is also not the time for cuts to services that Canadians rely on in times of uncertainty The NDP have pledged to increase defence spending to two per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by 2032 We will prioritize investments that support Canadians those who are serving in the Canadian Armed Force and veterans That includes building military equipment within Canada and building 5,000 new affordable homes for military families who currently face a housing shortage Small businesses were hit hard by the pandemic And now they are caught in the middle of a trade war.  Liberals and Conservatives have shown that they are only concerned with the biggest corporations My first job was at a local produce market that bought directly from Richmond farms The Liberals gave millions to Loblaws and Costco to buy new fridges instead of supporting small business like the one I worked at New Democrats want to see greater supports for business to help them maintain jobs in the face of the trade war.  New Democrats have a plan today to build three million homes by 2030—doubling the current pace—by speeding up construction building 100,000 publicly owned affordable units on public lands and training the workers needed to deliver it While Mark Carney has no plan for renters and won’t commit to rent control and Pierre Poilievre wants to hand the crisis to speculators and developers New Democrats are ready to build homes people can actually afford Rent has gone up by 80 per cent since the Liberals first formed government in 2015 We have watched more and more friends and family leave Richmond because they cannot afford rent in our community To support renters we will ban corporations from buying up homes that are still somewhat affordable and crack down on corporate landlords like Brookfield using AI to fix rent we will use federally owned land to build more public housing to increase the affordable housing supply.  The disability community has been hard hit by rising costs like food transportation and other basics they need to live The NDP have fought the Liberals to include income support to lift people living with a disability out of poverty They also shouldn’t have to worry about the cost of their medication and their dental work The NDP forced the Liberals to deliver on pharmacare and dental care so people can get help without worrying about having to skip a meal to afford it.  The toxic drug crisis has torn families apart terrified parents and destroyed lives New Democrats want to keep people alive and help them pursue recovery when they’re ready That means listening to experts and supporting harm reduction measures that reduce the risk of death from the toxic drug supply But prevention and early treatment are also key and we will work towards ensuring all Canadians can access services like psychotherapy and counselling using their health card The NDP has a plan to hire 35,000 new nurses by 2030 through targeted funding and retention strategies with provinces fast-track accreditation for internationally educated and U.S and recognize the work of 780,000 nurses and PSWs with a $5,000 Canadian Healthcare Workers Tax Credit We will also bring in full universal pharmacare because Canadians should not have to decide between life-saving medication or paying for rent — A woman has died after being found shot in a car Richmond Police were called to the 600 block of Westover Hills Boulevard in South Richmond around 8 p.m where they found a woman in a car with a gunshot wound She was taken to a hospital where she died from her injuries They added that the Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death "Anyone with information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G Russell at (804) 646-7715 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000," police wrote in a statement "The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous." 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The results from Richmond’s two ridings ended up reflecting the two-horse race that was the 2025 federal election both ridings flipped from Conservative to Liberal but this time it was an even split between the Conservatives and Liberals the NDP saw its support crater in the two local ridings amid much higher voter turnout Conservative candidate Chak Au ousted Liberal incumbent Wilson Miao in Richmond Centre-Marpole but Liberal incumbent Parm Bains managed to hold his seat by beating his Conservative challenger Zach Segal told the Richmond News on election night he was “humbled” at the result had to wait until late into the night for a definitive result before coming to greet his supporters at the former Steveston Hardware building where some of his younger supporters were practicing their football throws while waiting When he joined his supporters and campaign team after 11 p.m. he thanked voters for giving him a second term Keefer Pelech in Richmond East-Steveston and Martin Li in Richmond Centre-Marpole saw their results reflect a national trend of tanking fortunes for the left-leaning party Pelech’s percentage of the vote was 4.2 per cent (2,245 votes) while Li garnered 4.4 per cent (2,109 votes) the NDP captured 6.3 per cent of the vote and their seat count dropped from 22 to seven who ran for the NDP in 2021 in the (then-named) Steveston Richmond-East riding received 20 per cent of the vote (4,711 votes).  In the (then-named) Richmond Centre riding NDP candidate Sandra Nixon garnered more than 18 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election his time around in both ridings was significantly higher than in 2021 Just over 57 per cent of registered voters in the Steveston Richmond-East riding cast a ballot compared to the 2021 election when voter turnout was 31.4 per cent The turnout in Richmond Centre-Marpole was even higher with about 63.5 per cent of registered voters marking their ballots This compares to a turnout of about 46.2 per cent in 2021 resigns his council position during this calendar year The News has reached out to Au to ask about his plans but he has not responded as of publication Recreation and Cultural Services Committee and belongs to several other council committees City Hall is where the primary tasks of running City government are carried out The City is committed to ensuring that citizens receive excellent customer service from everyone working on their behalf Where do you live (city and neighbourhood)? Richmond Centre Email: [email protected] Website: https://martinli.ndp.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin.li.richmond/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martin.li.richmond.marpole# X: https://x.com/CityOfRMartin I’ve lived in Richmond for over two decades growing up here after my family immigrated to Canada when I was a child This community gave me everything—my education my first job and my sense of belonging Families in Richmond Centre and Marpole are facing real challenges: unaffordable rent long ER wait times and rising food prices People deserve a local MP who knows this community understands and delivers practical results that make life better and got my start working for the City of Richmond in aquatics Those years gave me first-hand insight into how local government supports our community I later served in HR roles at UBC and Langara College I run a Richmond-based HR consulting firm helping non-profits and small businesses Whether supporting workers through layoffs or helping newcomers land their first job I will ensure my community office is fully accessible weekend hours and mobile clinics serving neighbourhoods like Marpole and East Richmond seniors’ gatherings and local markets Richmond’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths and I’m committed to listening and engaging with people where they are Representation means being accessible—not just during campaigns Build 500,000 affordable and co-op homes—faster—by using public land and streamlining permits treatment centres and port enforcement to stop fentanyl and guns including many tied to Richmond’s ports protect supply chains and invest in clean energy manufacturing right here We need stability—and a seat at the table—so Richmond’s economy stays resilient We need smart investments to keep Richmond safe That means hiring back the 1,100 border officers cut in recent years upgrading cyber and port security and cracking down on fentanyl trafficking through YVR and Fraser Port National security is vital—but so is keeping families housed Richmond and Marpole have over 14,000 small and medium-sized businesses From Aberdeen Centre to the independent shops in Marpole local businesses are key to our economy and deserve real support promote stable commercial rents and streamline access to federal programs We’ll make sure local businesses have a fair and competitive opportunity to benefit from public contracts especially those that contribute to community well-being and local jobs I’ll also support measures that ensure fair pricing across the supply chain so families and small businesses aren’t left absorbing rising costs alone The average home price in Richmond is $1.5 million I’ll push to use federal land for affordable housing streamline permits and stop investment firms from buying entire apartment buildings Half of Richmond Centre–Marpole residents are renters Many are spending more than 50 per cent of their income on rent I’ll fight for a national ban on renovictions crack down on fixed-term lease loopholes and build non-profit rentals People shouldn’t have to leave the neighbourhood they love just to afford a bedroom One in five Richmond residents is a senior I’ll advocate for raising the Guaranteed Income Supplement and protecting pensions For the one million Canadians with disabilities in poverty immediate funding of the Canada Disability Benefit No one should have to choose between medicine and groceries Canada’s overdose epidemic is a national crisis Richmond’s overdose deaths have doubled since 2019 I’ll work to expand detox and recovery programs and provide wraparound mental health support we must increase enforcement at ports and stop the flow of toxic supplies before it reaches our streets 6.5 million Canadians—including many in Richmond—don’t have a family doctor I’ll support training 30,000 new health workers accelerating recognition of international credentials and expanding community health centres we can reduce pressure on ERs and make care more accessible for all