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May. 05, 2020 / Gordon Price

Frozen City: In Richmond

At Aberdeen Centre.  Not really much different than the rest of Metro.  …
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Jun. 06, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Who’s Protecting Farmland in Richmond and Delta? Not Council; Voters to Weigh in Next.

Surprise — this October’s civic election in British Columbia will be no less gripping for those outside of the Vancouver…
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May. 29, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Farm Vehicles in Richmond~The T-Shirt

In response to council’s decision to approve the planting of 10,700 square foot mansions (plus bonus housing of 3,200 square…
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May. 28, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Loss of Farmland for Developer Profits Brings a New Smell to Richmond: Corruption

Price Tags has been documenting the unfortunate story of the mowing down of provincial farmland ostensibly under provincial protection via the Agricultural…
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May. 14, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Turning a Blind Eye: Years of Agricultural Land Loss, Mega-Development Profits

Hard to believe, but the story of BC’s provincially-designated Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) being eaten up for real estate development…
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May. 14, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Spurning ALR, Richmond Carving up Farmland for Gated, Monster Estates: Video

“It’s pretty obvious that the houses being built are not farmhouses, but are being built as luxury estates”.  Price Tags…
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May. 12, 2018 / Gordon Price

Untruths in Advertising

On No. 3 Road:…
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May. 11, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Bye Bye Farmland: City of Richmond Chooses Mega-Mansions Instead

If you’ve been following the debacle in the City of Richmond over the provincially-designated Agricultural Land Reserve — and how…
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Apr. 24, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Province Seeking Input on the Future of the Agricultural Land Reserve

Price Tags has been reporting on the devastating losses of arable Class 1 farmland in Metro Vancouver to gated private…
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Apr. 23, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

City of Richmond Dithers while Buyers Snap Up Best Farmland in Canada for McMansions~SFU City Conversation

Last week, Simon Fraser University hosted a packed house for another City Conversation panel discussion, this on the topic of…
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Apr. 10, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Trying to Save the Best Farmland in Canada from Richmond City Council

It is very hard to believe that we still need to be reminded about the importance of food security and…
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Mar. 12, 2018 / Gordon Price

The Evolving Look of No. 3 Road

Richmond: east side of 5700-block, No. 3 Road:   West side of the street: ___________________________   Since 2003, the City…
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Feb. 23, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Mansion Estates or Class A Agricultural Land in the City of Richmond?

This story illustrates the problem of expectations when existing regulations are not enough to achieve a higher purpose, like protecting…
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Feb. 13, 2018 / Sandy James Planner

Is it Time for ICBC Bicycle Insurance?

From the Richmond News bike rider Geordie McGillivray asks: ” I wish I could pay ICBC to insure my bike to…

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