In the Community

Not sure what to do this weekend? Read below to see what's happening around town. Walk Britannia’s Docks: Aug. 17 & 18 (noon – 4 p.m.

A leadership position is not an easy task, but this Richmond teen stepped up to the job. Richmond resident, Jessica Lo, earned a spot with the leadership team at the Albert Head Cadet Training Centre on Vancouver Island this summer.

Calling all artists in Richmond to grab their pencils, brushes and cameras! The City of Richmond is looking for artists of all ages to participate in the annual Street Banner Contest this fall.

The sound of piano keys and musical tunes returns to Richmond for the sixth annual Pianos on the Street program with a creative twist. Five outdoor pianos are located throughout Richmond for anyone to play and enjoy until the end of September.

Acts for Water is hosting an “exercise of empathy” event called Walk4Water in Steveston to have fun while sharing knowledge about the lack of clean water in Uganda.

That Richmond road; the one with all the ornate architecture and spiritual vibe; the one known as Highway to Heaven is the subject of a new documentary film showing at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month. And a rich subject it is.

Richmond residents will want to tune into this free live concert this upcoming Saturday. Vancouver-based singer LJ Mounteney and guitarist Jon Roper will appear at the Beatmerchant Record Store located in Steveston village on Aug. 10.

We’ve heard of green tea ice cream, then whiskey hazelnut, but who would have ever thought about garlic ice cream? Richmond’s Sharing Farm is partnering with Vancouver-based ice cream maker Earnest Ice Cream to bring back their unique garlic ice crea

Saturday, Aug. 10 10 a.m. Farm Fest The Farm Fest returns to Garden City Lands this Saturday, and will feature a wide variety of live demonstrations, as well as farm animals and a market where you can purchase locally-grown produce.

Vancouver International Airport, then known as Sea Island Airport, opened in 1931 . Back then, there was only a small, wood-frame administration building.