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Salmon Festival: It’s been a decades-long wait for Diamond at Fest

Salmon Festival: It’s been a decades-long wait for Diamond at Fest

Charlotte Diamond has lived in Richmond for 44 years, but in her 30 years as a renowned, children’s entertainer, she has never performed at “Canada’s biggest little birthday party.” That’s about to change.
Salmon Festival: You won't get bored at the main stage gig: Ulrich

Salmon Festival: You won't get bored at the main stage gig: Ulrich

Folk-pop singer and songwriter Shari Ulrich has been making music for more than four decades, but this may be her most ambitious year yet. She is releasing three albums in one year. The Bowen Island-based artist currently performs in two groups.
Salmon Festival 2016 Guide: Something fishy in air means party time

Salmon Festival 2016 Guide: Something fishy in air means party time

When the smell of BBQ salmon and chow mein hits the air in Steveston, locals know it’s time to celebrate Canada’s biggest little party.
Student hones in on national heritage award

Student hones in on national heritage award

A local high school student is in the running for a national award for a history project on Canadian heritage.
Techno-klutz gets savvy at library's Media Lab

Techno-klutz gets savvy at library's Media Lab

Technology has become an integral part of society, and the need for media literacy has equally escalated. When I was in my pre-teens, I viewed computers with disdain, since they often failed me when I needed them the most.
Richmond's Mary's Barn opens for 'business'

Richmond's Mary's Barn opens for 'business'

Sharing Farm facility will 'freshen' up more produce for the food bank
Cooking up a storm in Richmond's friendship kitchen

Cooking up a storm in Richmond's friendship kitchen

Community program fosters culinary and language skills across all ages and ethnicities
Seniors' SHARE expo returns to Richmond

Seniors' SHARE expo returns to Richmond

Event features exhibitors, food and live entertainment at South Arm United Church on Saturday
Flashback Friday: Richmond lots, $300 per acre - in 1935

Flashback Friday: Richmond lots, $300 per acre - in 1935

In December 1937, 10 and a half acres, with house and buildings, were offered for a quick sale for $3,500, though the true cost was claimed to be over $8,000
Coffee with: Esther Karasenty

Coffee with: Esther Karasenty

Karasenty is the manager and teacher of Shalom Preschool, a 30-year institution based at Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Richmond