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St.Alban's homeless programs grow

St.Alban's homeless programs grow

Church merges its four programs to expand, grow
Eight Richmond scouts fly to Japan to make Canada proud

Eight Richmond scouts fly to Japan to make Canada proud

It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance and eight Richmond scouts did not want to miss it. It took two years of intense fundraising and planning, but the prize was the opportunity to attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan.
Richmond News Question of the Week winner wins Lions tickets

Richmond News Question of the Week winner wins Lions tickets

Michael Wakeling has just won a four-pack of tickets to next week’s BC Lions clash with the Edmonton Eskimos after he sent The News this trivia question about his city: Why is there a “Road” in Richmond named after General Currie (and also a school d
Rick Hansen calls for establishing federal disabilities act

Rick Hansen calls for establishing federal disabilities act

Well-known accessibility advocate and Richmond resident Rick Hansen has added his voice calling for establish- ing a federal disabilities act.
Richmond student blows hot and cold for polar expedition

Richmond student blows hot and cold for polar expedition

A Grade 11 student from Richmond will beat the heat this summer by taking part in an international expedition to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic with a group of polar experts.
Clerical error led to 25-year community career in Richmond

Clerical error led to 25-year community career in Richmond

Was it a fluke or destiny that got Sherry Sutherland on the board of the East Richmond Community Association 25 years ago? At the time, she was presenting a report to the board but, for some reason, her name was recorded as an actual board member in
Wrestlers allowed off leash in aid of animal shelter

Wrestlers allowed off leash in aid of animal shelter

Pro grapplers limbering up for second charity show to boost survival fund
Fairytale waves its magic wand for Richmond charities

Fairytale waves its magic wand for Richmond charities

Walking into Moncton Street off Third Avenue, the buzz of anticipation was virtually reverberating off the asphalt of the Steveston sidewalk and onto the souls of my well-trodden shoes.
Coffee with: ‘Nipper’s’ love for the sea knows no bounds

Coffee with: ‘Nipper’s’ love for the sea knows no bounds

When I meet Yvonne Harwood at Steveston Coffee House on a bright Sunday morning I think at first she’s brought along a friend. But she’s merely been sharing the shade with a friendly stranger.
Community Matters: Striding towards better mental health

Community Matters: Striding towards better mental health

Step by step. Stride by stride. Upwards. Together we all can help make a difference in the lives of loved ones facing mental health issues.