In the Community

Church merges its four programs to expand, grow

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.

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

Well-known accessibility advocate and Richmond resident Rick Hansen has added his voice calling for establish- ing a federal disabilities act.

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.

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

Pro grapplers limbering up for second charity show to boost survival fund

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.

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.

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.