In the Community

Richmond is home to various habitats and wildlife and is often appreciated by residents and community members.

There’s nothing like the flowering of Garry Point Park’s famous cherry blossom trees to lift people’s spirits. Yes, the recent sunshine has brought the trees into full bloom at the seaside park and across Richmond.

Richmond’s well-known plane spotting site is closed until further notice. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) announced on Monday that the Larry Berg Flight Path Park is temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A Richmond family is urging others across the city to match their donations to the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 response fund.

A Richmond magician has conjured up a special card trick to help people get the social-distancing message during the pandemic.

A pair of turtles were caught lounging on what appears to be a wooden structure in Steveston Sunday afternoon.

Richmond’s library is turning to 3D printing to help protect front-line medical workers. Richmond Public Library (RPL) is partnering with 3D printing supplier, Shop 3D.

“We’re here to cheer you up,” is how Richmond city councillor Chak Au describes the online support group he has helped launch. “Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you are feeling lonely and hope to talk to someone,” he added.

The sight of dirty, germ-infested face masks strewn throughout parks and along roadways has many Richmond residents taking to social media expressing their disgust.

This is an advance warning for the people of Steveston. If you’re allergic to cheesy ‘90s dance music, do not, we repeat, do not go outside of your house around 7 p.m. tonight.