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Honoured vet recalls victory in Berlin

Len Rigg remembers fighting in the Second World War, D-Day

Students draw parallels to veterans

Colleen Booker is rare among her peers to have heard the stories of her grandfather who fought in the Second World War. But she didn't hear them directly from him.
Internment ripped out the heart of Steveston

Internment ripped out the heart of Steveston

Village rendered a ghost town after forced exodus

Power of networking

If there's something I've learned over the past few years, it's that networking and volunteering is one of the most fundamental practices for success - especially if you're into the arts and media.

There's a treasure hoard outside your house

One of my uncles was an art restorer in southern Germany. He worked mainly in churches, restoring paintings and sculptures that glittered with gilding, that is with layers of gold. I watched him once, restoring a gilded frame.

Japanese tears of war taste ironic, not bitter

Interned family bode emotional farewell to German neighbours who were allowed to stay in Richmond

Dining out in the name of charity

Dining out is taking on a charitable twist for a new Steveston restaurant.

Art Calendar

Until Nov. 25 Thompson Community Centre 2nd Annual Community Art Challenge This art challenge is open to artists of all ages to create 2-or 3-D work, incorporating one theme from the list of themes provided.
Honoured vet recalls defining moment

Honoured vet recalls defining moment

A sense of relief flooded over Len Rigg as he walked, shoulder to shoulder, with his chums through the main streets of Berlin.

Pairing basics for the perfect meal

Many of us may have been lucky enough to experience "that meal." You know the one. The food was incredible, the drink pairings were perfect, and the company, I'm sure, was exactly right.