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BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

2 days ago | richmond-news.com | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'

2 days ago | richmond-news.com | Joshua Clipperton

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment caught him with a glancing blow in the neutral zone. Hyman dropped his stick and immediately skated off, favouring his right arm before heading straight to the locker room.
Richmond crime: Suspects arrested for toy store thefts

3 days ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

Richmond RCMP arrested five suspects — four of whom were youth — in an alleged theft from a Richmond toy store. On May 27, Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a theft in progress at a toy store in the 6500 block of Minoru Boulevard, which appears to be at CF Richmond Centre. According to the report, eight suspects entered the store and allegedly stole multiple items. The complainant followed the suspects at a safe distance while providing updates to the E-Comm 9-1-1 call-taker.
Alaska Highway reopened after nearby wildfire forced closure near Fort Nelson, B.C.

3 days ago | richmond-news.com | Brieanna Charlebois
Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states

3 days ago | richmond-news.com | Christina A. Cassidy |Nadia Lathan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult. Trump’s executive order directing a documentary, proof-of-citizenship requirement for federal elections has been blocked by a judge, while federal legislation to accomplish it doesn’t appear to have the votes to pass in the Senate.
Weather, photo feature, latest news in Richmond BC

3 days ago | richmond-news.com | Valerie Leung

Happy Tuesday, Richmond! It's June 3, 2025. In case you missed it, a Richmond resident is upset to find memorabilia and decor from the Buck and Ear in a dumpster. Meanwhile, Richmond RCMP is trying to identify an alleged luggage thief. ðŸ“² 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. Mainly sunny skies today with a few clouds in the evening.
Richmond councillor fined $1,200 for 'prohibited' election donation

4 days ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

A Richmond city councillor has been fined $1,200 by Elections BC for accepting “prohibited contributions” during the 2022 municipal elections. Coun. Bill McNulty said he’ll take his “medicine” and pay the fine, although he has the option to dispute it. Elections BC found McNulty accepted two cheques written by the same person. The contributions of $1,200 each were meant to be from a husband, wife and their child.
Richmond resident upset Buck and Ear memorabilia lands in dumpster

4 days ago | richmond-news.com | Valerie Leung

A long-time Richmond resident and former patron of the now-closed Buck and Ear in Steveston was upset to find out that a lot of the decor and memorabilia from the pub ended up in a dumpster. Brandie Mol, who had been going to the local pub for the last 35 years, said her heart sank when she heard workers were smashing furniture behind the building last week, especially after she'd offered to buy some of it.
Richmond police seek to identify alleged YVR luggage thief

4 days ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

Richmond RCMP is asking the public to help identify a man suspected of stealing luggage at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in mid-January. RCMP received a report of stolen luggage on Jan. 14. The complaint described the luggage as a carry-on size bag with purple and white dots. A Richmond RCMP frontline officer at YVR reviewed video surveillance and saw a man allegedly taking the bag and trying to cover it with a sweater while leaving the area with it.
Kudos: Richmond temple donates $10K to support women's health care

4 days ago | richmond-news.com | Valerie Leung

Richmond's Lingyen Mountain Temple of Canada has donated $10,000 to the Richmond Hospital Foundation to support women's health care. The funds will be used for new fetal monitors and to support the ongoing effort to obtain an "important tool" for maternal and fetal care. Fetal monitors are crucial for maintaining the health and safety of both mother and baby during pregnancy, labour and delivery.