In the Community

It was a double celebration for Steveston D-Day veteran Len Rigg on Tuesday (Dec. 13). First of all, he turned 100.

1. Longest night of the year: Saturday Dec. 17: The daylight may be short at this time of year, but that’s reason to celebrate and light up the night sky as the Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Highway) marks the longest night of the year Dec.

Annual festive brunch brought cheer to more than 100 locals

Winter Wonderland public skate: Until Jan. 2: The lights are being strung, trees are being decorated and skates are being sharpened all in preparation for this year’s annual Winter Wonderland at Minoru Arenas (7551 Minoru Gate). Until Jan.

A journey into the unknown of Africa earns Ruth Beardsley a United Way award

Students at Cambie secondary were among 1,800 in Richmond to recently receive training through the Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation’s High School CPR and Defibrillator Training Program.

Amanda’s 10-year-old twin boys are growing up quickly — too quickly for her liking. That’s not because they are getting into trouble. The only trouble they are having is finding an older male role model.

Christmas in Steveston: Sunday Dec. 4: Christmas celebrations get rolling through Steveston Village on Dec. 4 starting with the 4th Annual Christmas Classic Car Cruise, presented by the Steveston Merchants Association.

Chris Gillies, 17, has a taste for adventure and has set his sights on the gold award next year