In the Community

This year's month of fasting is going to be 'very challenging' for Sukaina Jaffer

Every one of Blair elementary's 352 students quite literally had a hand in creating the school's impressive 40 foot by 8 foot work of art

Depending on where you work in Richmond, there are a few options here to get out of the office, stretch your legs and remind yourself the world extends beyond the cubicle and your computer. Let’s assume you work in or near City Centre.

This man means business — seriously. As president and CEO of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Matt Pitcairn is all about supporting local businesses and making our community the best place to work.

Loren Slye is a former Canadian Navy diver and submariner. He is also a retired industrial fire chief and former City of Richmond fire captain. He’s a Steveston resident, married for 46 years to his wife, Janie.

Former Richmond resident Dave Clou posted the most liked memory in 2016, to date, on the popular Facebook page ‘You grew up in Richmond, BC if you remember…’ Clou, now residing in Tsawwassen, posted a photo of the first McDonald’s restaurant in Canad

If you’re not a disciple of Starbucks or Tim’s, there isn’t much in or around central Richmond in the way of independent java pushers.

Sal Bhullar has lived in Richmond for the past 32 years, having raised three children in the east of the city, on the family’s berry farm. With her children now adults, Bhullar took centre stage to run for a seat at Richmond city council in 2014.

In a twist on Shakespeare’s, “All the world’s a stage,” Jovanni Sy’s motto seems to be, “All the world’s on Gateway’s stage.

It’s unusual to find yourself in any spot in Richmond where there’s not an ATM within arm’s reach.