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Washing away the stigma of being homeless

Don't underestimate the power of soap and hot water to help restore a person's dignity.
Washing away the stigma of being homeless

Washing away the stigma of being homeless

Don’t underestimate the power of soap and hot water to help restore a person’s dignity.
Fireworks on July 1

Fireworks on July 1

It's all hands on deck for Ships to Shore Steveston 2014 (June 29-July 1)with the added attraction this year of Canada Day fireworks on the waterfront to cap off the festival.

Students' kindness recognized

A multi-faith group of students has been found to be kind, twice over.
Richmond Hospital Foundation nets $180,000 from golf tournament

Richmond Hospital Foundation nets $180,000 from golf tournament

Record generosity at Richmond Hospital Foundation’s annual golf tournament netted more than $180,000 in fundraising in support of improved local health care in Richmond.

When equal doesn't equal fairness

Astring of English words grew out of the Latin adjective "aequus" (meaning level, equal, morally fair) - equal, equality, equity, equanimity, equator, and so on.

Prepare yourself for the doc

Most people don't put much thought into preparing for their visits to the doctor, although a few seniors will wear their Sunday's best - women in their formal dresses and men in suits and ties.
Heritage house has first public opening

Heritage house has first public opening

Visitors at this year’s Doors Open will have the opportunity to step back in time — 106 years back to be exact. In 1908, Solomon and Eleanor Branscombe settled on 260 acres at what is now the south west corner of Steveston Highway and Railway Avenue.
No rest for Richmond's record-breaking Gwen, 80

No rest for Richmond's record-breaking Gwen, 80

Octogenarian Gwen McFarlan is not ready to rest on her laurels, despite smashing world record for marathon running

City brimming with awards

The City of Richmond has been busy accepting awards this week.