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'The number you have reached is not in service' — Andy Walsh signs off after 65-year radio career

'The number you have reached is not in service' — Andy Walsh signs off after 65-year radio career

‘The number you have reached is not in service.” There’s no mistaking the voice if you’ve happened to misdial a telephone number. It literally booms across the phone line with a blend of authority and warmth.
Plentiful memories as Richmondite Alex Mah turns 100

Plentiful memories as Richmondite Alex Mah turns 100

Alex Mah was pretty busy for the past number of weeks, making lists. Meticulously done, as always, he knew from them exactly who he had invited and what they were going to eat. He even knew where they were going to sit from his seating plan.
Gift helps melt away feelings of discrimination

Gift helps melt away feelings of discrimination

Longtime Richmondite John Cameron finally gets his fondue
Richmond students get job safety warning

Richmond students get job safety warning

WorkSafeBC ambassador talked to teenagers about getting trapped in a roller while on the job and almost losing his arm
Lone Richmond man makes a point for women of the world

Lone Richmond man makes a point for women of the world

Rey Ylala will mark global recognition day for females on Wednesday by breaking 130 pencils outside MP’s office in south of the city
Link lost to London Heritage Farm's past

Link lost to London Heritage Farm's past

Richmond recently lost one of its close connections with the past. Bill London, whose family built and ran London Farm, passed away Feb.
Snow geese take over Blundell elementary

Snow geese take over Blundell elementary

Richmond News reader Angela D took these shots of snow geese grazing on the sports field at Blundell elementary on Wednesday. Snow geese at Blundell
Famous Vimy Ridge call sign originates from Richmond

Famous Vimy Ridge call sign originates from Richmond

Amateur radio operator making noises around globe ahead of special centenary of First World War battle
Sports gear donations heading to soccer-loving nations

Sports gear donations heading to soccer-loving nations

Richmond players, parents and non-profits club together to get apparel and equipment to Central America
School project morphs into poetry contest

School project morphs into poetry contest

Three students at Richmond's Steveston-London secondary are soliciting prose on First Nations' struggles, triumphs