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Check out the Richmond News Christmas tree at city hall

Check out the Richmond News Christmas tree at city hall

The Richmond News elves were out in full force Friday afternoon, decorating a Christmas tree at city hall. The tree is part of the annual Winter Wonderland celebration, presented by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset.
Grief support workshop coming to Richmond

Grief support workshop coming to Richmond

A four-week support program is coming to Richmond next week, in the hopes offering tools for those managing grief.
Richmond Gogos hosting gospel choir concert this weekend

Richmond Gogos hosting gospel choir concert this weekend

The Richmond Gogos is hosting an incredible afternoon of “sweet” music this Saturday afternoon. From 3 p.m. on Nov.
City seeks public feedback for new playground concept

City seeks public feedback for new playground concept

The City of Richmond is looking for public input on a new playground at Aberdeen Park, near Aberdeen Centre.
Should daycare funding be spent on subsidizing parents or raising teachers’ salaries?

Should daycare funding be spent on subsidizing parents or raising teachers’ salaries?

From top left, clockwise: Rick Gill Shopping I think they should raise their salaries so they could have more teachers in daycare. They should provide that as part of the tax system.
Pop-up painting sparks mural mob in Richmond

Pop-up painting sparks mural mob in Richmond

What do PosAbilities’ members, Mounties, international students and random people have in common? They all wanted a piece of the action at the PosAbilities’ community mural last week on Lansdowne and No. 3 roads.
Richmond Christmas Fund feels the need for speed

Richmond Christmas Fund feels the need for speed

In the spirit of this time of giving, each week between now and Christmas, the Richmond News will be featuring the work of a local non-profit. We kick off the series by shining the spotlight on the 86-year-old Richmond Christmas Fund.

Self-proclaimed ‘quirky, queer, Quaker’ to perform comedy gig in Richmond

What do climate change, LGBTQ issues, faith and art have in common? For comedian and Bible scholar Peterson Toscano, a lot.
Second World War relived through husband's battlefield letters

Second World War relived through husband's battlefield letters

Arthur William Baylis wrote to his wife from his wartime stations during the Second World War in the U.K.
Stack of lost letters take Kay Vallance back to D-Day

Stack of lost letters take Kay Vallance back to D-Day

The letter's were written by her father on the battlefield of the Second World War in the U.K.