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Fundraiser inspired by memory of Richmond athlete returns

Fundraiser inspired by memory of Richmond athlete returns

Cancer claimed his life, but the legacy of local star athlete Mark Cheng lives on in an annual charity fundraiser.

SFU professor's murder sparks Richmond arrest

The woman found dead of an apparent homicide in her Vancouver home on Tuesday night has been identified as Melanie Alexis O'Neill, 37, an associate professor in biophysical and biological chemistry at Simon Fraser University.

Richmond postie bites back: Unlucky letter carrier been attacked six times

A Richmond letter carrier whos been bitten six times by dogs is asking pet owners to start doing their part in reducing attacks.

Maritime festival around corner

Summer in Richmond is not complete until the Richmond Maritime Festival comes to town. The 8th annual ode to all that is seafaring in Steveston comes to our shores from Aug. 5 to 7.

A look back at the Mosquito Fleet

Richmonds Harold Steves smiles as he recalls setting a net at the same time a large school of sockeye salmon happened to be swimming by. He watched in wonder as hundreds of salmon charged and leaped into my net.

Moe Yesaki recalls the glory days on the water

Born in the Steveston Japanese Hospital, the middle child of nine, 75-year-old Moe Yesaki was born into a fishing legacy. He can trace back his family's fishing roots to 115 years ago.

Objection to diversifying YVR's board is misguided

Metro Vancouver is balking at a proposal by the Vancouver International Airport Authority to allow foreigners on its board of directors.
VIDEO: The Mounties always get their ram

VIDEO: The Mounties always get their ram

Richmond businesses vying to be greenest

Richmond businesses vying to be greenest

Richmond businesses are catching the green bug thats been sweeping the province in recent years. Indeed, if there was a title to be had for the greenest, Auto West Groups BMW location would in with a shout. Auto West which has now invested $1.

Service held for Milan Ilich

The popularity and high esteem in which Milan Ilich was held was evident Friday as hundreds of people turned out for a celebration of Ilich's life at Richmond Funeral Home.