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Good morning, Richmond! It's Thursday

Latest news and weather in Richmond and a photo feature of the day.
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A greater yellowlegs sandpiper finding some treats on the mudflats during low tide beside London's Landing pier.

​Happy Thursday, Richmond! It's April 3, 2025.

In case you missed it, Elections BC fined the Richmond Community Coalition Association $5,400.

Meanwhile, plastic from the Steveston Community Centre construction project will be repurposed.

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Today's weather... 

Sunny skies with a few clouds are in the forecast today.

Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 10C and a low of 5C 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 Geoff McDonell captured a greater yellowleg sandpiper along the mudflats near London Landing with a worm in its beak.

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.

Fun fact about Richmond...

Do you know what bird is closely associated with the City of Richmond?

According to the city's website, there is no wild animal more closely associated with the city than the great blue heron.

The long-legged bird is a common sight along the dikes and ditches in Richmond, but in "stylized form" it is found on many city documents, signage, vehicles and more.

Do you have a fun fact about Richmond? Email us at [email protected] and put "Richmond Fun Fact" in the subject line.


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