In the Community

Salmon festival mascot Sammy the Salmon and the Spirit of Steveston parade float are now an award-winning pair, after nabbing a couple of awards at the recent Hyack Festival in New Westminster.

Giving back to the community through volunteer work has been ingrained in Joanne Nicholson since she can remember.

For a select group of people in Richmond, July 1 marks not only Canada’s birthday and the annual Steveston Salmon Festival, it will be the first day they can finally call themselves, Canadian citizens.

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.

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.

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.

A local high school student is in the running for a national award for a history project on Canadian heritage.

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.

Sharing Farm facility will 'freshen' up more produce for the food bank

Community program fosters culinary and language skills across all ages and ethnicities