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Richmond immigrants speaking the lingo, learning the culture

Richmond immigrants speaking the lingo, learning the culture

Three women from different parts of the world turned to Toastmasters to develop their language and personal skills
Your voice: What are your thoughts and plans for Chinese New Year?

Your voice: What are your thoughts and plans for Chinese New Year?

The Lunar New Year of 2018 falls on Feb. 16
Your voice: Should Richmond city council allow cannabis stores?

Your voice: Should Richmond city council allow cannabis stores?

Jim Clarkson Jim Clarkson Mover I’m not sure. Will opening more stores create more use among people that really don’t want to use it, because they now feel comfortable using it and want to experiment? That’s my question.
Richmond Chinese society pulls in Polish dancers for New Year act

Richmond Chinese society pulls in Polish dancers for New Year act

There are many things you’d expect to see at a Chinese New Year celebration, such as a lion dance, Chinese opera, calligraphy and lanterns. What you wouldn’t anticipate, for the most part, is a 30-strong performance from Polish folk dancers.
Throwback Thursday: Ikea ball pit memories

Throwback Thursday: Ikea ball pit memories

Canadian shoppers’ love of IKEA home furnishings seems to be stronger than ever, even after 40 years in the local marketplace, which started with the first Canadian store in Richmond on No. 3 Road near Cambie Road back in 1976.
Despite the loss of his father, Richmond student's star is on the rise

Despite the loss of his father, Richmond student's star is on the rise

Life wasn’t easy for Patrick Lee growing up in Richmond. After coping with the loss of his father when he was in Grade 4, Patrick then had a tough time adjusting when his mother eventually re-married.
Black History host talks about growing up in Richmond

Black History host talks about growing up in Richmond

Month of events to celebrate black ethnicity in Canada, including artist exhibition, kicks off at city hall Thursday evening
Your voice: Has the fatality changed your feelings about going to a trampoline park?

Your voice: Has the fatality changed your feelings about going to a trampoline park?

Jay Greenwood, a father of two young daughters from Victoria, died in an accident at Extreme Air Park, a trampoline facility, in Richmond on Jan. 20.
Not too late to participate in biggest fundraising walk for homeless

Not too late to participate in biggest fundraising walk for homeless

Coldest Night of the Year has $50,000 fundraising goal in Richmond
Richmond “gang’s” garden targeted again

Richmond “gang’s” garden targeted again

Neighbours riled once more after vandals and thieves attack adopted and beautified roundabout