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Leave Richmond's egg-laying turtles alone: Reptile Rescue

Leave Richmond's egg-laying turtles alone: Reptile Rescue

If you see little turtles digging holes in Minoru Park this month, give them some space and don’t interfere.
Marianne Moore, 16-year volunteer and Kitty Comforter Program founder, passes away

Marianne Moore, 16-year volunteer and Kitty Comforter Program founder, passes away

Marianne Moore, a 16-year volunteer at the cat sanctuary of the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) and founder of the Kitty Comforter Program, passed away on July 20 after a long fight with cancer, aged 69. “It is very difficult.
15th annual Richmond Maritime Festival sails into Steveston this weekend

15th annual Richmond Maritime Festival sails into Steveston this weekend

Richmond has its fair share of summer festivals and, this weeked, the Maritime Festival will be back for its 15th year in Steveston. On Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, the annual, free event will take place at the Britannia Shipyards.
Another Steveston landmark bites the dust

Another Steveston landmark bites the dust

Steveston Marine & Hardware will be lost to development after serving the Village for 77 years
Proposed Steveston library 3 times larger than current facility

Proposed Steveston library 3 times larger than current facility

It’s been slow-moving, but plans continue to develop for the new Steveston Community Centre and library branch.
Library calls for senior tech volunteers

Library calls for senior tech volunteers

With technology constantly changing, it can be challenging to keep up.
Your Voice: Would you use a pay-as-you-go bicycle in Richmond?

Your Voice: Would you use a pay-as-you-go bicycle in Richmond?

From top left, clockwise Jacek Walkowicz - inventor I use my own bicycle in Richmond. Probably I would not use it. I’m not sure iphone would be the best way. If I have to get all these phones and all these applications, I might not have it.
Steveston residents get their backyards back - after 8-month fight

Steveston residents get their backyards back - after 8-month fight

The last time residents in a certain Steveston neighbourhood had full use of their backyards, Christmas decorations were on their way up. Just a couple of weeks ago, 33 homes on Richmond Street and Broadway Street ­—between No.
Your Voice: Do you watch the 2018 World Cup?

Your Voice: Do you watch the 2018 World Cup?

From top left, clockwise: Jack Mo Food service Yes. I watch it every four years. I support England. It’s my hobby. I started playing soccer when I was a student at school.
Richmond expands recreation fee subsidies

Richmond expands recreation fee subsidies

For Richmond residents who are experiencing financial hardship, the city is now stepping in with Richmond Community Associations and Societies to further subsidize recreation passes. Starting Sept.