In the Community

Back in the 1950s, when I was growing up, we had a rain barrel in our yard to collect rainwater to use in our gardens, to wash our car and for general clean up. Somewhere along the line, common use of a rain barrel disappeared.

Last Saturday, the Sharing Farm played host to the 6th Annual Richmond Day of Caring, an event that highlights the impact of employer-supported volunteering.

Over 250 students participate in outdoor classes at Homma elementary

Richmond Chinese Community Society hopes new, smaller base is not its forever home

Celebration kicks off Monday with ceremony

Richmond seniors are invited to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday during BC Seniors Week, June 5 to 11. Engaging, fun and inspiring activities that mark the national celebrations will be offered city-wide throughout the week.

School clubs' year-end event draws together students of all abilities to form life-lasting friendships

When Heather Joosten-Fair and Annette Jakubowski first met in Richmond in the summer of 1987, the two women shared a dream: both wanted to open their own dance school and to teach dancing.

1. Richmond Olympic Parkrun: Saturday, May 20: Get up early and get moving at the weekly Richmond Olympic Parkrun held Saturdays at the Middle Arm Trail and Waterfront Greenway (7920 Cambie Road). Start time is 8:45 a.m.

The Kwantlen St. Farmers Market is back for another season and visitors are in store for some changes that have made the event much more visible to the public. The market, which runs weekly on Tuesdays, has shifted to a new location.