In the Community

In a bid to break down stereotypes, teams of Richmond seniors are going to be presenting anti-ageism workshops to university students.

1. Music at the Cannery – Irish Wakers Date: Friday, Aug. 11: Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth AvenueMaritime music comes to the Cannery on Aug. 11 with the Irish Wakers.

STEM Aces camp has students buzzing with excitement about ‘real-world’ learning

EXPLORE Project helps students identify career prospects

The art of wooden boat building will feature prominently at Richmond’s 14th annual Maritime Festival this weekend at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site.

Live entertainment a big part of fun at Britannia Shipyards this weekend

1 Walk Richmond Date: Saturday, Aug. 5 Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Place: Minoru Track, 7191 Granville Ave. Explore Minoru Park, the green heart of Richmond’s City Centre.

These book reviews are provided by youth enrolled in Richmond Public Library’s Summer Reading Club.

Thousands of little, yellow “ducks” will hit the water and race in Steveston on Aug. 12, to raise funds for B.C. wildfire victims.

The sun continues to give us the summer we dream about during the cold days of winter. With temperatures soaring this week to the low 30 degrees Celsius, we are experiencing tinder-dry conditions.