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Richmond's marine search and rescue crew seeks volunteers

Richmond's marine search and rescue crew seeks volunteers

Crew of 40-45 needs 6-10 new recruits
Richmond kid, 9, studying three grades above

Richmond kid, 9, studying three grades above

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.
Diefenbaker secures modern playground after years of fundraising

Diefenbaker secures modern playground after years of fundraising

New school playgrounds not funded by government until this year
Aberdeen exhibition showcases Hong Kong’s latest achievements

Aberdeen exhibition showcases Hong Kong’s latest achievements

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 Garlic Festival returns for 10th year

Richmond Garlic Festival returns for 10th year

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.
Richmond gears up for Pride Week celebrations

Richmond gears up for Pride Week celebrations

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.
Leave Richmond's egg-laying turtles alone: Reptile Rescue

Leave Richmond's egg-laying turtles alone: Reptile Rescue

If you see little turtles digging holes in Minoru Park this month, give them some space and don’t interfere.
Marianne Moore, 16-year volunteer and Kitty Comforter Program founder, passes away

Marianne Moore, 16-year volunteer and Kitty Comforter Program founder, passes away

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.
15th annual Richmond Maritime Festival sails into Steveston this weekend

15th annual Richmond Maritime Festival sails into Steveston this weekend

Richmond has its fair share of summer festivals and, this weeked, the Maritime Festival will be back for its 15th year in Steveston. On Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29, the annual, free event will take place at the Britannia Shipyards.
Another Steveston landmark bites the dust

Another Steveston landmark bites the dust

Steveston Marine & Hardware will be lost to development after serving the Village for 77 years