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What do you think of B.C.’s new child care benefit program?

What do you think of B.C.’s new child care benefit program?

Residents who declare some of the lowest incomes in the province will benefit from a new child care benfit program. The new B.C. budget dictates households earning less than $45,000 will receive a monthly credit of $1,250 per child in care.
Richmond Community Foundation scholarship deadline fast approaching

Richmond Community Foundation scholarship deadline fast approaching

High school students have until March 12 to apply for a Richmond Community Foundation scholarship. Last year, the foundation awarded 25 scholarships, together valued at $25,500.
Volunteers Are Stars Awards back in Richmond

Volunteers Are Stars Awards back in Richmond

After a two-year absence, the popular Volunteers Are Stars Awards are making a comeback.
Community grants open in Richmond

Community grants open in Richmond

If you have an idea for a community project, such as a cultural celebration, a cooking class or an art workshop, a Neighbourhood Small Grant can bring it to life.
Sharks feeling connected with new app

Sharks feeling connected with new app

Game of Apps competition concludes with Glen Bussey Trophy presentation
Pink Shirt Day: ERASE Bullying 2018 activities in Richmond

Pink Shirt Day: ERASE Bullying 2018 activities in Richmond

Pink Shirt Day occurs nationwide during February, inspired by an act of kindness in Nova Scotia when two teenagers organized a high school campaign for students to wear pink to support a younger student who was the victim of bullying for wearing a pi
Pink Shirt Day: Firing it up in pink in Richmond

Pink Shirt Day: Firing it up in pink in Richmond

Richmond Fire Rescue firefighters Brian MacLeod and Mike Griffin tried out their new Pink Shirt Day epaulettes for size. On Pink Shirt Day next Wednesday, Feb.
Neighbourhood small grant applications now open in Richmond

Neighbourhood small grant applications now open in Richmond

If you have an idea for a community project, such as a cultural celebration, a cooking class or an art workshop, a Neighbourhood Small Grant can bring it to life.
Your voice: Do you think English should be mandatory on business signs?

Your voice: Do you think English should be mandatory on business signs?

Alexa Loo Alexa Loo City councillor I voted to have English on signs as one of our bylaws. I believe if you run a business, you should communicate in a language that we all understand.
Richmondite Helen needs helping hand to rise to challenge

Richmondite Helen needs helping hand to rise to challenge

Public voting opens today and Helen Taylor is hoping locals can boost her chances in the Total Makeover Challenge