Happy Monday, Richmond! It's April 14, 2025.
In case you missed it, a Richmond KPU student was awarded for their pride advocacy work.
Meanwhile, three illicit fentanyl labs were dismantled and two people were arrested after search warrants were executed in cities including Richmond.
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Today's weather...
A mix of sun and clouds is in the forecast with clear skies in the evening.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 14C 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.
Photo of the day...
For today's feature photo, GMR regular Anabelle Wee captured a mourning dove snacking below bird feeders at Richmond Nature Park.
Mourning doves are described as smaller and slimmer with a pointed tail and black spots on their wings. They are often mistaken for Eurasian collared doves, which are larger, chunkier and have a black collar on the back of their necks.
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Fun fact about Richmond...
Do you know how many public art installations are in Richmond?
The city has more than 200 public art installations across neighbourhoods like Steveston Village, Richmond Brighouse and the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Some notable pieces include Sea to Sky by Thomas Cannell, a mosaic featuring fish, whales eagles, salmon and humans, and the Water Sky Garden by Janet Echelman, a red net sculpture over a water garden at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
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