Happy Saturday, Richmond! It's June 7, 2025.
In case you missed it, a Richmond credit union hosted B.C.'s deputy premier to discuss social issues.
Meanwhile, Richmond flag football players are heading to provincials this weekend.
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Today's weather...
Nothing but clear skies and sunshine all day today and tonight.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 22C and a low of 15C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood.
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Photo of the day...
For today's feature photo, GMR regular Anabelle Wee captured a mother duck and her ducklings lined up behind her in the water.
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Fun fact about Richmond...
Do you know a petition was signed so a Woodward's store could be built in Richmond?
A citizen like Gwen Abrams was vocal during a public meeting in 1973 that "women of Richmond want Woodward's. We want $1.49 Day" and presented a petition with more than 10,000 signatures, according to the Richmond Museum.
At the next municipal election, there was an overwhelmingly positive vote for the development of Lansdowne Shopping Mall, which included a Woodward's store.
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