Happy Wednesday, Richmond! It's April 2, 2025.
In case you missed it, Richmond RCMP seized bear spray and an airsoft gun in separate morning road rage incidents.
Meanwhile, Steveston's Buck & Ear pub announced its final day with events leading up to it.
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Today's weather...
Mainly cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of showers are expected in the morning and early afternoon.
Skies are expected to clear later with some clouds floating about overnight.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 9C and a low of 6C in Richmond City Centre, according to Weatherhood.
Click here to check out forecasts for other areas of Richmond for the rest of the week.
Photo of the day...
For today's feature photo, GMR regular Anabelle Wee captured a song sparrow perched on a branch in Garden City Lands.
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Fun fact about Richmond...
Do you know which fast food chain opened its first Canadian location in Richmond?
McDonald's opened its first outpost outside the United States in Richmond in 1967.
It was opened by George Tidball, who later founded The Keg.
The original restaurant has since been demolished and rebuilt into a more modern iteration.
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