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Virtual conference aims to empower girls in rural China

Virtual conference aims to empower girls in rural China

“It doesn’t matter where you were born, women should have the same opportunities as men to receive an education,” said Ching Tien, the founder of Educating Girls of Rural China (EGRC) - a not-for-profit that claims to have lifted more than 1,280 girl
Richmond student bags second prize in national French-speaking contest

Richmond student bags second prize in national French-speaking contest

A Palmer secondary student has picked up second prize in a national French-speaking video contest.
‘A scary thing:’ Richmond woman says someone has been stealing her plants

‘A scary thing:’ Richmond woman says someone has been stealing her plants

Marilyn Baker was left feeling vulnerable after returning home in March only to find a large, empty hole where one of her euphorbias (an outdoor plant) used to be.
Richmond student among others take first virtual music exams

Richmond student among others take first virtual music exams

Sixteen-year-old Richmond music student Bernice Xiao will be doing her annual piano exam from her home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Richmond's gas prices for June 10

Richmond's gas prices for June 10

Here are the top nine lowest regular gas prices right now in Richmond as reported by community members on Gas Buddy: 113.9 per litre Shell 5511 Garden City Road at Lansdowne Road 113.9 per litre Petro-Canada 4011 Francis Rd. at No. 1 Road 113.
Richmond's South Asian community mourns loss of respected member

Richmond's South Asian community mourns loss of respected member

Richmond’s South Asian community is this week mourning the loss of one of its most respected members. Sardar Gurdial Singh Neel passed away in Richmond on Sunday, June 7 at the age of 95.
Richmond Country Farms re-open this week

Richmond Country Farms re-open this week

The Richmond Country Farms is set to re-open its doors to customers this Thursday after having delayed their annual opening day because of the global pandemic.
Kudos: MacNeill Secondary students make donation to Richmond Hospital

Kudos: MacNeill Secondary students make donation to Richmond Hospital

Money normally earmarked for graduation celebrations is being donated this year to Richmond Hospital.
Richmond residents walk for George Floyd

Richmond residents walk for George Floyd

“It was a powerful moment to me and to everyone who joined me.
Richmond's 'Bozos' win Game of Apps

Richmond's 'Bozos' win Game of Apps

Normally, one wouldn’t hold out much hope for a team called “The Bozos” winning anything of note.