Author: Liam Foster
Liam Foster
Liam Foster is a local news reporter in Richmond, BC, with more than 7 years of experience covering stories that matter to the community. He earned his Journalism diploma from Langara College and started his reporting career with The Province. Liam has a strong focus on Richmond’s evolving neighborhoods, cultural highlights, and public service updates. He is a member of the Canadian Media Guild and frequently participates in local media forums.
Residents in Richmond are growing more frustrated with how their city is being run. Many now believe real change is needed in both city leadership and management. Their concerns have been building for years, but recent events have made the problems more obvious. One major concern is the role of the mayor. Many people believe he spends too much time attending outside meetings instead of focusing on Richmond. While these meetings are part of regional planning, residents wonder why so much time is spent away from the city. With a full public salary, people expect full attention to local matters.…
Who keeps fire hydrants in Richmond bright, clean, and ready for emergencies? Each summer, student workers are hired to repaint around 1,000 of Richmond’s 5,000 hydrants. These young painters play a key role in keeping the city safe and its streets looking clean. Carter Ackerman and Paige Sever are among the students helping with the painting this year. They begin work early at 7 a.m. at the City Works Yard, where they get daily tasks from their supervisor. Before painting starts, they clear grass and weeds around hydrants. Then they scrub off old paint and rust using wire brushes. This…
Richmond RCMP is asking for community assistance in the Missing Indigenous man search after 33-year-old Lionell Carlos Garcia-Woodward was reported missing on July 9. Police say they are worried about his health and safety and urge anyone with information to come forward. Lionell Carlos Garcia-Woodward is Indigenous, stands five feet three inches tall, and weighs about 106 pounds. He has a slim build, short black hair, and brown eyes. Garcia-Woodward was last seen in the central Richmond area but may have traveled elsewhere in the Lower Mainland. RCMP officers have conducted searches in parks, residential areas, and riverbanks near the…
Drivers traveling through Richmond should prepare for delays on Interstate 95 northbound as crews begin a pipe replacement project this week. From Friday, August 1, at 8 p.m., to Monday, August 4, at 5 a.m., two lanes will be closed near mile marker 71.3, close to the Bells Road interchange. The work is being done as part of an infrastructure upgrade led by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Officials say this project is necessary to replace a damaged drainage pipe under the roadway. The existing pipe has aged and no longer meets current safety and performance standards. Replacing it…
Richmond’s community gardens are thriving, showing how local efforts can create green, healthy spaces for everyone. These gardens, spread across 17 public locations in the city, offer many benefits. They bring fresh air, exercise, social time, and homegrown vegetables and flowers to residents. The gardens are all on public land managed by Richmond’s Park Services Department. The city works closely with a local nonprofit group called Urban Bounty to run the program smoothly. Urban Bounty plays a big role. They build raised garden beds, set up water supplies, provide soil, manage garden memberships, and help keep the gardens in good…
A Richmond city councillor has published a new book about Sea Island, offering readers a detailed look into one of Richmond’s earliest and most vibrant communities. Once home to farming families, canneries, and boatbuilders, Sea Island is now better known as the location of Canada’s second-largest airport. But thanks to years of research and writing, Coun. Bill McNulty’s new work brings the island’s forgotten history back into focus. Titled Sea Island British Columbia: The Beginning of Richmond, the book explores how Sea Island was once a thriving area full of farms, businesses, and community life. It includes personal stories and…
A tragic car crash in rural southwest Ottawa has left a young woman dead and led to criminal charges against the driver. Police say the rollover happened Friday afternoon near Richmond, about 30 kilometers from the city center. Emergency teams responded to the crash at around 3:40 p.m. after a pickup truck carrying two people veered off Garvin Road and rolled over. The road is located in a quiet rural area often used by local drivers heading in and out of the village. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was found unresponsive at the scene. Despite early calls…