In the Community

Uniqlo, the Japanese casual clothing chain, is among a growing list of retail outlets that has implemented temperature checks on customers before allowing them into their chain of stores, including one in Richmond Centre.

Richmond is home to many recreational trails for community members to enjoy especially on Global Running Day. Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages people to get moving and is celebrated on June 3 this year.

A Canadian charity is asking for donations of lightly-used technology, so that refugee children new to Canada can participate in this year’s summer camp – which has gone online due to COVID-19.

The annual Walkathon in Richmond in aid of Oxfam is going to be held virtually this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Participants are being asked to walk their own neighbourhoods instead of at Garry Point Park.

Richmond’s annual Neighbourhood Small Grant program has changed its application guidelines to help ease social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hay rides, massive garage sales, and displays from South Arm United Church’s annual fair will not be returning in September.

The Richmond School District has received just over $18,000 from the United Way of the Lower Mainland to help feed vulnerable and at-risk children, youth and families.

Two Richmond high school teachers have been awarded a prestigious accolade only given to those nominated by former scholars they taught.

With the weather expecting to improve later this week, the City of Richmond is encouraging community members to stay active while enjoying public artworks around the city.

The B.C. government is once again making a call for grant proposals for community projects aimed to improve accessibility. B.C.