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Three things to do this weekend

Three things to do this weekend

1. Midsummer Arts Dream Exhibition: June 16-18: The Community Arts Council of Richmond is inviting the public to attend its 6th Annual Midsummer Arts Dream Exhibition on Friday (June 16).
Students grow market with a message

Students grow market with a message

The market stalls were bustling with shoppers in the plaza outside the Brighouse library Tuesday morning as students from Quilchena elementary were busy selling their school-grown produce and crafts, while at the same time supporting a number of loca
University women of Canada unite in Richmond

University women of Canada unite in Richmond

More than 200 women from across Canada and from all backgrounds will converge on Richmond next week for Canadian Federation of University Women’s (CFUW) annual general meeting and conference.
Photos: Show and shine

Photos: Show and shine

Coffee with: Doctor Peter Quelch calls time on a career of care

Coffee with: Doctor Peter Quelch calls time on a career of care

He pioneered palliative care in Richmond
Vancouver Foundation grants connect neighbours

Vancouver Foundation grants connect neighbours

Block parties, cultural celebrations, and storytelling circles are just some examples of nearly three dozen community projects taking place in Richmond this summer, all of them funded by the Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program, according to volu
Things to do this weekend (June 9-11): Speakers’ Series, car show, organized bike ride

Things to do this weekend (June 9-11): Speakers’ Series, car show, organized bike ride

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Gardening column: Roll out a barrel of common sense

Gardening column: Roll out a barrel of common sense

Back in the 1950s, when I was growing up, we had a rain barrel in our yard to collect rainwater to use in our gardens, to wash our car and for general clean up. Somewhere along the line, common use of a rain barrel disappeared.
Richmond's Sharing Farm becomes 'Caring Farm' thanks to volunteer event

Richmond's Sharing Farm becomes 'Caring Farm' thanks to volunteer event

Last Saturday, the Sharing Farm played host to the 6th Annual Richmond Day of Caring, an event that highlights the impact of employer-supported volunteering.
Busy, green Homma students a neighbourhood fixture

Busy, green Homma students a neighbourhood fixture

Over 250 students participate in outdoor classes at Homma elementary