In the Community

The Richmond Jets Bantam A1 hockey team are all set for their annual food bank drive at Save On Foods at Ironwood Mall this Saturday, Dec. 1. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With seasonal sales, hectic malls and long gift lists, it may feel as though it’s now just the season of shopping; however, one global movement is also trying to ignite the “season of giving” with Giving Tuesday.

St. Joseph the Worker Church is hosting a stem cell drive for Martin Lintag, who has leukemia. Organizers are asking anyone 17-35 to come swab their cheeks to see if they are a match this Saturday.

Voters are asked to return their completed voting package so that it is received by Elections BC by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 30.

In the spirit of this time of giving, between now and Christmas, the Richmond News is featuring the work of a local non-profit. This week we shine the spotlight on the 35-year-old Richmond Food Bank.

Women living in poverty aren't apparent to the naked eye in Richmond, but Kathy Howarth knows they exist.

MacNeill Secondary students are participating in CyberTitan, a national contest on cybersecurity hosted at Richmond Virtual School. The students have been part of a B.C.

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner which means it’s time for local holiday concerts! Check out one of these upcoming concerts in Richmond.

A lecture on campus bullying and related legal issues will take place on Sunday, Nov. 18 2-4 p.m. at Richmond Public Library. This is part of the “Caring for Youth Growth Lecture Series” held by non-profit Canada Youth Union Foundation.

The Richmond News elves were out in full force Friday afternoon, decorating a Christmas tree at city hall. The tree is part of the annual Winter Wonderland celebration, presented by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset.