In the Community

Much to the relief of our boys, Christmas is the only time of year when I pick up a guitar and shamelessly lead the family in our favourite carols, whether I can hold a tune or not! I can't help it.

Richmond Youth Service Agency's U-Connect Crew will be hosting its 8th Annual Community Winter Dinner on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Thompson Community Centre Banquet Hall.

It was the first Christmas without my mom who had died in April, and we dreaded the grief and longing that would come with what was once the happiest of times for our family. The pain of loss slowly ebbs over time, but surges with special occasions.

If there's one thing that can alleviate the stress that comes with gift buying at Christmas, it's a little dose of perspective.

The City of Richmond's Newcomer's Guide is now available in Punjabi. Mayor Malcolm Brodie helped launch the guide last week, which is published with the help of the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC).

The giving season is upon us and luckily we know who to give to.

For Jayson Oldham, associate pastor at the Ladner Baptist Church, the light bulb went off in a clear and concise way on a problem he was interested in solving.

Matthew McNair's culinary arts program was delighted to hold its First Annual High School Gingerbread Competition on Thursday, Dec. 5. Chef Raymond Young organized the event and sent registration packages to teaching kitchens throughout B.C.

While expecting our third son, my wife asked our second born what he thought of his new role as middle child.

Richmond's teens are being asked to help shape the future for the city's youth. If you're aged 13 to 18, you can join in for fun, food and prizes in a series of upcoming free workshops.