In the Community

When Richmondite Soheyl Mottahedeh first knocked on his neighbor’s door to share thoughts about the beauty of diversity and unity, he didn’t know what to expect.

Richmond Fire-Rescue has launched a website to keep the public informed of latest news, numbers, awareness campaigns and fire safety and prevention tips.

Terry Point, a Musqueam cultural adviser and Aboriginal support worker who helped “bridge cultures and communities” in Richmond, has passed away.

Melanie Clay-Smith wonders why the spinal cord has no “backup” – this has crossed her mind as she struggles to help her 62-year-old husband rehabilitate after a fall at home made him a quadraplegic.

COVID-19 has nothing on Richmond dancer Jaime Butler who is one of many people celebrating Vancouver’s biggest annual fair this year. The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is celebrating their 110 th anniversary with their first drive thru fair.

Don’t be alarmed if you see a 90-foot long sail boat in the Fraser River near east Richmond on Saturday afternoon.

Richmond North Centre MLA Teresa Wat presented a B.C. community gaming grant of $100,000 to the Richmond Centre for Disability. Accepting the cheque from Wat (right) was RCD’s executive director Ella Huang (second right).

A simple photo and a “#RediscoverRichmond” tag on social media could mean winning one of three big prize packages offering fun and unique experiences in the city.

Richmondite Gail Townsley said her heart was filled with joy after donating 139 pounds of plums to the Richmond Food Bank last week.

A group of Richmondites has grown closer after a mother of an 18-month-old toddler started sharing her vast collection of children’s books with her neighbours in July.