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Shop local, not U.S
I was delighted to read the great piece about Destination Steveston in today's paper.
Thank you Steveston
I would like to thank the nearly 58,000 Richmond voters who took their place in history to offer direction to this province.
Test the good, bad and ugly
As I write, the polls are about to close and we will soon know the results. Do you want to make sure our MLAs are held accountable?
Coal port hearing needed
Environmentalists concerned about the prospect of a new coal transfer terminal in Surrey are calling for region-wide public hearings about the project.
Experience Steveston with a greener perspective
For the environmentally conscious, there's no shortage of gift ideas in Steveston.
Buy light for the more humorously inclined
Just in time for summer, The Spotted Frog furniture store has launched a new line of designer jewelry.
Unplug and get connected in Steveston Village
With so many ways to stay plugged into online communities, it's difficult to disconnect and build on the face-to-face ones.
Godzilla stomps through Steveston
He flattened Tokyo in previous movies. And it looks like he'll be doing a number on Steveston, too.
Steveston 'provincial parties' battle
With his finger pointing and voice raised, Jason Aginsky, of the Environment and Learning Development Party, tried to poke holes in the SJP's platform to be elected to govern the province of Steveston.
For the men who dedicated their lives to the force
Community Safety Career Achievement Award: -- Cpl. Bill Lumsdon (retired)
Record store becomes a hub for music lovers
The year was 1969. I was 16 and had just landed a job as a trainee recording engineer in London, England's hot music industry.
Art proves an inspiring mid-life career change
With little experience in creating art, Jean Garnett's transformation into an artist was almost overnight.
Vision lacking for Steveston
As residents who choose to live in Steveston because of its maritime heritage and active commercial fishing industry, we are deeply concerned with how Richmond Council is confusing merely slowing development with conservation.
We must evolve to accept
Three recent events have prompted me to write. First, the media coverage about the coming out of NBA star Jason Collins. Secondly, a group of women friends discussing whether or not there is a need for a Gay volleyball league. Thirdly, on a recent visit to Steveston, a group of middle-aged patrons joking about a server's sexuality.
Time to step up, make your mark
There's only four days to go before the provincial election and eligible voters in Richmond have a chance to turn around one of the city's most unenviable reputations as having the second-lowest voter turnout in B.C.
Liberal believes team approach is best
The time is right to make his bid to be Delta South's MLA, says Bruce McDonald.
Hoping for shift in voters' habit
Jerome Dickey says a big part of what he’s about involves change.The BC Green Party candidate running in Richmond-Steveston said previously he would have been content being a spectator, watching the political landscape unfold before him on election night and beyond.
Yap seeks balance in search of 3rd term
Amid the high octane rhetoric of a hotly contested B.C. election campaign, John Yap said he is seeking a sense of balance on the issues.
Around Town
The enRICHed Speakers Toastmaster's Club meets on Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. in Meeting Room M.1.003 at City Hall. This year the club is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
