In the Community

From top left, clockwise: Rick Gill Shopping I think they should raise their salaries so they could have more teachers in daycare. They should provide that as part of the tax system.

What do PosAbilities’ members, Mounties, international students and random people have in common? They all wanted a piece of the action at the PosAbilities’ community mural last week on Lansdowne and No. 3 roads.

In the spirit of this time of giving, each week between now and Christmas, the Richmond News will be featuring the work of a local non-profit. We kick off the series by shining the spotlight on the 86-year-old Richmond Christmas Fund.

What do climate change, LGBTQ issues, faith and art have in common? For comedian and Bible scholar Peterson Toscano, a lot.

Arthur William Baylis wrote to his wife from his wartime stations during the Second World War in the U.K.

The letter's were written by her father on the battlefield of the Second World War in the U.K.

Come Sunday, Nov. 11, Judith Hutson may be torn between what one of two things will be making her feel prouder. It could be her grandfather’s First World War medals she plans on pinning to her chest for the first time.

Scott Stewart is expecting a big turnout this year at the Royal Canadian Legion’s post-Remembrance Day service event. Stewart, the legion’s chair of the management committee, said they’re putting on more entertainment than before.

Amateur radio enthusiasts will be flocking to Steveston this Saturday for the Richmond Amateur Radio Club’s (RARC) Discover Amateur Radio seminar at the Steveston Community Centre.

Each year, the Richmond Christmas Fund assists individuals and families who lack the financial means to celebrate the holidays. Last year, more than 2,100 families came forward for help before Christmas, up 25 per cent from the previous year.