In the Community

Summer might be nearing its end, but the festivities sure aren’t. The West Richmond Community Association is hosting its annual Summer West Fest, which will take place at Hugh Boyd Oval from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m on Aug. 28.

Dan Edmond and Piotr Majkowski teamed up to lease an incubator farm from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and grow their new business

Saturday, Aug. 24 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Steveston Dragon Boat Festival One of B.C.’s biggest dragon boat racing events is returning to Steveston, with 78 teams from around North America set to compete.

Uride, an Ontario-based ridesharing company, is preparing their paperwork to enter the market in Richmond and other cities in B.C. this fall. Cody Ruberto, Uride founder and CEO, said they are excited to expand into B.C.

The City of Richmond is looking for volunteers to contribute to one of over 20 advisory committees where more than 100 positions are scheduled to begin in January 2020.

When you walk through the doors and into the principal place of worship, it’s clear this isn’t any ordinary church.

Marika Lopez always feared of burdening her friends during high school, but she courageously used that fear to motivate herself in educating others about epilepsy.

Two Richmond women have been recognized at the Canadian Federation of University Women’s (CFUW) Notable Women Awards. Sophie McDougall and Jean Garnett were special guests at the CFUW’s 100th anniversary AGM and banquet in Winnipeg on the weekend.

The smell of fresh produce and much-loved garlic is returning for the big Richmond festival. Richmond’s Garlic Festival celebrates its 11 th year at the Sharing Farm in Terra Nova Rural Park on Aug. 18.

Memories can drift and sway, but this filmmaker will showcase a commemoration play close to home.