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Dealing with distressed guests
When Mandy Biasutti's name was called as this year's Extra Mile winner, cheers and loud clapping erupted.
BBQ was Triumph for all
When you get invited to a BBQ, you normally take along a few burgers, some buns, maybe a couple of steaks if you're feeling generous.
Time for housing action
The issue of affordable housing is huge here in Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland. Housing prices have sky rocketed over the past decade, which would be fine if incomes had kept pace - but they haven't.
Carving a slice of heaven, one chip at a time
Burrowing away, armed only with the patience of a saint and a tiny carving knife, a single angelic shaft of light illuminates Tom Parkes' world.
Co-op living - a homey and affordable alternative
Oleh Konyk and his wife Yaryna Shulyak are like proverbial ships passing in the night.
Acupuncturist alleged to have bilked MPS for more than $1m
A Richmond acupuncturist who allegedly over-billed B.C.'s healthcare system by more than $1 million is expected to learn his fate sometime next week.
Au promotes social work in China
When the 2008 earthquake hit Sichuan province in China, Richmond city councillor Chak Au was one of many who provided assistance.
Surrey teen wins bantam title at Pagoda Ridge
Surrey's Khan Lee fired rounds of 75 and 76 to win the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour's Junior Worlds Qualifier at Pagoda Ridge Golf Club in Langley last weekend.
Develop empathy with animals
Sign up for summer camp at the Richmond branch of the BCSPCA and you'll get to spend your days immersed in the world of animals.
Camp caters to all learning types
That was the premise behind the formation of the Richmond-based Eureka Camp Society back in the 1970s when a group of parents from across the Lower Mainland banded together to provide the opportunity for children with "invisible disabilities" to spend part of the summer canoeing, hiking and spending time around the campfire.
Glee actor comes to LemonAid
The Burnaby-based Down Syndrome Foundation is hosting LemonAid, a fundraiser on May 23 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond, and a well-known figure from the hit TV show Glee will be there.
City wants feedback on centre park
The City of Richmond wants the public's opinion before planning and designing a new city centre park.
U14 Air Attack Black national champs
It was sweet success for the U14 Air Attack Black at the National Volleyball Championships held at the Tradex in Abbotsford last weekend.
Richmond Soccer awarded 2014 Boys Provincial "B" Cup
The Richmond Soccer Association has been awarded the 2014 Provincial "B" Cup Boys Soccer Championships.
Wat lands it for Libs
When the voters in Richmond Centre went to cast their ballots in Tuesday night's provincial election the choice was pretty clear, according to Teresa Wat.
Funds sought for mobile post
The Richmond branch of St. John Ambulance has been pushing hard for a year in a bid to raise $140,000 for its first ever "first-aid mobile post."
