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Kudos: FortisBC helping vulnerable families in Richmond

Kudos: FortisBC helping vulnerable families in Richmond

Community food programs continue to face tremendous pressure as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Kudos: Steveston Historical Society nets $13,700 gaming grant

Kudos: Steveston Historical Society nets $13,700 gaming grant

Richmond MLA John Yap presented a B.C. community gaming grant for $13,700 to Steveston Historical Society today.
New Steveston Harbour archway welcomes visitors, residents

New Steveston Harbour archway welcomes visitors, residents

The Steveston Harbour Authority's (SHA) new archway sign was completed and has been attracting the attention of visitors and residents alike.
Kudos: Richmond Music School Society gets $45,000 gaming grant

Kudos: Richmond Music School Society gets $45,000 gaming grant

Richmond MLA John Yap presented a B.C. community gaming grant of $45,000 to the Richmond Music School Society. Accepting the cheque from Yap (right) were (from left) society board president Ginna Ng and directors Juanna Chan and Gallant Ma.
Richmond students raise money to protect parks

Richmond students raise money to protect parks

Two J.N. Burnett students want to raise money to protect Canada’s parks. Cedric Lin and Anna Lee, members of J.N.
Video: One man and his bike: a life cycle in Richmond

Video: One man and his bike: a life cycle in Richmond

Sometimes the road to happiness is as simple as riding a bike. Richmondite Thi Nguyen now bikes to work every day on a bicycle, no matter if it's pouring rain or scorching hot; he loves it and appreciates the beauty of the city.
$5,000 interior design scholarship created at Richmond polytechnic

$5,000 interior design scholarship created at Richmond polytechnic

A former KPU instructor has created a scholarship for interior design students for creative problem solving and having the highest grade point average at the Wilson School of Design.
Kudos: Islamic non-profit donates packages to Richmond Hospital for Eid al-Adha

Kudos: Islamic non-profit donates packages to Richmond Hospital for Eid al-Adha

M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism, a global non-profit organization, donated 70 care packages to Richmond Hospital’s Pediatric Unit in celebration of Eid al-Adha.
Shredding paper raises money for Richmond non-profits

Shredding paper raises money for Richmond non-profits

A weekend fundraiser will raise money for a variety of Richmond charities and will help people get rid of sensitive papers. The Rotary Club of Steveston is hosting a shredding event on Saturday, Aug.
McArthurGlen in Richmond hosts outdoor market for small businesses

McArthurGlen in Richmond hosts outdoor market for small businesses

In support of small businesses during COVID-19, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet near the Vancouver Airport is hosting its first-ever Made in Vancouver Market this weekend.