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Richmond's Sikh community steps up for Syrian refugees

Richmond's Sikh community steps up for Syrian refugees

India Cultural Centre members have gathered household items for the Armenian church which is sponsoring families fleeing war-torn Middle East
Children's charity eyeing the magic million

Children's charity eyeing the magic million

Richmond-based Wigs for Kids BC kicks off its 10th year with cut-a-thon event at local salon
Parenting wars: Common sense awakens

Parenting wars: Common sense awakens

Richmond School District event's keynote speaker offering sage advice on teaching children resiliency

Then, as now, a need for local health care

Richmond residents can take heart in knowing they have a great local hospital looking after the needs of the people in our community. But prior to 1966, Richmond didn't even have a hospital.
Flashback Friday: Big buzz for pope’s 1984 visit

Flashback Friday: Big buzz for pope’s 1984 visit

Pope John Paul II touched down in Richmond at Vancouver International Airport on Sept. 18, 1984 as part of a Canadian tour.
Dancing Day heads star cast

Dancing Day heads star cast

City councillor, firefighter among those taking part in Richmond Hospice Foundation fundraiser
Break the new year ice with 8K run/walk

Break the new year ice with 8K run/walk

Kajak's annual Ice-Breaker race set to hit the south dike trail this weekend
Line cook to get big serving of support

Line cook to get big serving of support

The hospitality industry, plus a collection of friends and well-wishers are planning to serve up a big helping of support for Richmond’s Matthew Dutton at a special fundraiser tomorrow night (Jan. 14) at the Ackroyd Road location of Boston Pizza.
Taking a walk on the winner’s side

Taking a walk on the winner’s side

G etting fit and walking has its rewards. Just ask Pam Mogensen, winner of a host of goodies to keep her an active participant in Walk Richmond. Those taking part in the city’s free, drop-in program are entered into a frequent walkers reward program.
Top three things to do this weekend

Top three things to do this weekend

1. Walk Richmond-Terra Nova: Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.: Get 2016 off on the right foot with a walk through one of Richmond’s most picturesque neighbourhoods — Terra Nova — with Walk Richmond’s event on Saturday (Jan. 9) morning. From 10 - 11 a.m.