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Richmond Public Library seeking business-minded youth

Richmond Public Library seeking business-minded youth

For the third year in a row, the Richmond Public Library is bringing back its Young Entrepreneurs Program for youth who are passionate about business.
Grants to improve accessibility offered by province

Grants to improve accessibility offered by province

An online tool to track accessible parking spaces is being developed by Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD), thanks to a $28,000 provincial grant they received last year.
Asian Heritage celebration to take over Lansdowne Centre this weekend

Asian Heritage celebration to take over Lansdowne Centre this weekend

This Saturday, Richmond Chinese Community Society is hosting a festival to celerbate the diverse culture and achievements of Asians in Canada. Called the Asian Heritage Arts and Culture Festival, the event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GoFundMe page started for McMath student, 15, who died

GoFundMe page started for McMath student, 15, who died

Friends trying to raise funds for funeral and to send mom to her native Ghana
Richmond family donates $5M for local acute care tower

Richmond family donates $5M for local acute care tower

Richmond Hospital’s operating rooms will have a new name to honour a massive donation made by a local family.
Richmond’s Gilmore Gardens to celebrate 20th anniversary

Richmond’s Gilmore Gardens to celebrate 20th anniversary

An independent senior living community is gearing up to celebrate 20 years in Richmond. On Saturday, June 1, Gilmore Gardens near Blundell and No.
Richmond disability charity set to 'Shine a Light' on invisible illnesses

Richmond disability charity set to 'Shine a Light' on invisible illnesses

You don’t have to suffer in secrecy or in silence. That’s the advice of Dave Thomson, the Richmond Centre for Disability’s (RCD) community outreach coordinator, ahead of his charity’s ninth annual nod to raising awareness of invisible illnesses.
How to win 2 free tickets to the Steveston Heritage Experience

How to win 2 free tickets to the Steveston Heritage Experience

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Mom's memory spurs ALS walk in Richmond

Mom's memory spurs ALS walk in Richmond

Sitting on a wall with her two young kids in Richmond city centre’s tiny Lang Park, Susanna Garrido tries to recall the sound of her mother’s voice. But it’s not there and, no matter how deep she delves, Garrido just can’t place it.
Seniors Week returning to Richmond with free and low-cost activities

Seniors Week returning to Richmond with free and low-cost activities

Richmond’s annual Seniors Week is getting ready to kick off next month and local seniors are invited to try one of several activities in the city.