The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is in the process of identifying property necessary for future infrastructure improvements on Highway 99 near the George Massey Tunnel, as an initial step while the business case for the new crossing is being completed.

Highway 99, between the Steveston Highway and Highway 17 junctions (on either side of the George Massey Tunnel), will be resurfaced with new line painting to improve safety along the busy corridor.

Drivers are advised that two lanes, one in each direction, will be closed nightly beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

Richmond-based IRDI Systems will receive $55,000 to further develop B.C.’s clean energy vehicle (CEV) sector, create good jobs and support low-carbon innovation.

A community meeting for B.C.’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy will take place in Richmond on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018.

Richmond will receive $586,250 in BikeBC funding this year for the River Drive multi-use pathway.

Students in the Richmond School District will benefit from over $2.1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, classroom supplies and a new school bus, MLA John Yap announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

Families in the Conseil scolaire francophone school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $150,415 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.