In the Community

Hot Docs, the largest documentary festival in North America, recently announced that Richmondite Ying Wang won the emerging Canadian filmmaker award for her latest work The World is Bright .

The BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) has released a new series of videos to help children cope during stressful times.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised numerous questions about how to maintain our physical health and keep the most vulnerable members of our communities safe from infection.

A group of Chinese seniors is finding the humorous side of their isolation during the pandemic, thanks to the work of their clinical counsellor.

Getting up at 2 a.m. every day to rummage through Richmond’s dumpsters might not be everyone’s idea of how to stay mentally agile and physically active.

Richmond’s Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada (CMWAC) held an online karaoke fundraiser over the weekend, raising $2,000 to support those who suffer from mental illness.

Bodhi Meditation has donated a total of 2,000 gowns, 1,000 goggles and 100,000 non-medicals masks to support Richmond healthcare and frontline workers in their fight against COVID-19.

The Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) scholarship winners have been announced with three students receiving a total of $15,000.

Seniors Week will kick off next week – but the annual Richmond event will look a little different this year due to COVID-19.

Richmond RCMP are saying a heartfelt thank you to the city’s frontline workers. “COVID-19 has elevated our landscape beyond what we could even imagine, and has placed enormous strains on each and every one of us,” said Richmond RCMP in a release.