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Carriers, where rubber hits the road

Carriers, where rubber hits the road

One of the most unheralded, yet vital, links in a newspaper’s production will get some deserved recognition this week in celebration of 2016 Carrier Appreciation Day on Oct. 8.
Three things to do in Richmond this Thanksgiving Day weekend

Three things to do in Richmond this Thanksgiving Day weekend

1. Pumpkin patch: Saturday, Oct. 8: Looking for that perfect pumpkin? Visit Richmond Country Farms (12900 Steveston Hwy.) from Oct. 8 onwards to find one that may suit the bill.
Flashback Friday: Automall dealership to be replaced

Flashback Friday: Automall dealership to be replaced

One of Richmond’s iconic, automobile-dealers will shortly be shifting out of “park” and “driving” off into the sunset.
Contest helps 'erase' bullying in Richmond

Contest helps 'erase' bullying in Richmond

High school students encouraged to design anti-bullying illustration
Connecting with Richmond's homeless community

Connecting with Richmond's homeless community

Families now among the individuals accepting help at annual Homeless Connect event
Seniors Day: Making salsa and growing connections in Richmond

Seniors Day: Making salsa and growing connections in Richmond

With National Seniors Day on Oct. 1, The News checked into a very special social club growing arms and legs in Terra Nova
Head-shaving 'connected' daughter to late mom

Head-shaving 'connected' daughter to late mom

Richmond's Bobby Brar was moved by the crowd after raising thousands of dollars for local charities
Urgent call for blood donors in Richmond

Urgent call for blood donors in Richmond

Canadian Blood Services has 40 spots that need to be filled at Steveston clinic on Saturday, Oct. 1
Are you aware of mental illness in Richmond?

Are you aware of mental illness in Richmond?

Autism movie about love is part of events being held across the city to mark Mental Illness Awareness Week
Party on for next year's OktoberfeSteveston

Party on for next year's OktoberfeSteveston

Last week's inaugural street-style German-themed event could be an annual fixture in the village