In the Community

Eleven Richmond High School grads from the class of ’49 got together recently for the 70 th anniversary of their graduation. Eleven of the surviving members of the 64-strong class made it to the Maples Residences in Steveston for the party.

Sixteen members of the Richmond High School class of ’54 got together recently to celebrate their 65 th anniversary reunion. The alumni met at a local golf club to share memories, eat cake and remember old school friends no longer with them.

Richmond’s four Rotary clubs joined forces at Garry Point Park on Saturday to raise money for the Bahama victims of Hurricane Dorian.

In a powerful series of drawings, Steveston-London Secondary students share their fears and concerns about the state of the planet as the effects of climate change grow.

Jiu jitsu can help build confidence and empower people to handle themselves in unsafe situations. That’s according to Daniel Silveira, who co-owns Gracie Barra’s new Richmond franchise in the north of the city, along with Eduardo Murakami.

The Gateway Theatre in Richmond is starting the new season with the Western Canadian premiere of Marjorie Chan’s historical drama China Doll from Oct. 17 to 26.

To show appreciation for our readers and their canine friends, the News reached out to readers to submit a short video of their four-legged family member’s best tricks and skills.

Trying to find a social worker might not seem like fodder for a comedy sketch – but the Richmond Advocacy and Support Committee (RASC) has found a way to laugh at some of the more difficult moments in life.

Grand Prix of Art Sept. 21 (from 10 a.m.) to Sept. 22 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The ninth annual Grand Prix of Art kicks off Sept. 21, with over 100 artists of all ages and skills set to participate in the creative competition in Steveston Village.

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