In the Community

Summer Reading Club is in full swing at all four Richmond Public Library (RPL) locations. It’s free to join, and the club is open to kids of all ages.

And what does the school board do?

Crew of 40-45 needs 6-10 new recruits

Richmond kid Amina Jia Yu Ma isn’t your typical nine-year-old girl. In fact, she’s actually studying three years above her grade level.

New school playgrounds not funded by government until this year

Richmond is a city where many Hong Kong expats reside. A recent exhibition showcased in Aberdeen Centre is helping people understand more about the latest developments in Hong Kong.

Richmond’s Garlic Festival is back again for its 10th year, celebrating fresh, local garlic while raising funds for The Sharing Farm. On Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

Pride week is just around the corner and several events are planned across Richmond. The city-wide celebration of lesbian, gay, transgender, queer and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) communities aims to create safe, inclusive events from July 30 until Aug. 6.

If you see little turtles digging holes in Minoru Park this month, give them some space and don’t interfere.

Marianne Moore, a 16-year volunteer at the cat sanctuary of the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) and founder of the Kitty Comforter Program, passed away on July 20 after a long fight with cancer, aged 69. “It is very difficult.