In the Community

I had just started the second grade in Germany when we left for Canada. The day after we arrived in Richmond, my parents enrolled me in Sea Island elementary school. I spoke no English. I understood no English.

Profound moment sparked charity

Great wines, tasty hors d'oeuvres, fabulous auction items and live entertainment - Does it get any better than that? Richmond Sunset Rotary Club thinks not. The 10th annual Vive Richmond is one of the club's premier fundraiser.

What would you do today if this was your last day on Earth? I ask myself this question often not quite every day, but almost. It gives me a sober perspective on my values, the agenda of the day and where I find meaning.

Ten years ago, Richmond's Sally Houston had a dream that no local child would have to live in poverty. Houston is still working on that wish through her annual fundraiser, the Richmond Dream Auction.

You probably remember the report in local newpapers at the end of September about the Royal Bank of Canada on No. 3 Road being hit by cars twice in two weeks.

When Nathalie Stewart's doctor told her to lose weight or be at serious risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, the Richmond mom finally decided she had to do something.

A high performance basketball development program has been unveiled at Olympic oval.

The recent letter to the editor about monster homes destroying our trees seems to have expressed a sentiment shared by many. It certainly resonated with me.