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Circus career began at Steveston playground

Circus career began at Steveston playground

Compost program extended

The City of Richmond kicked off its new Green Cart collection program, which starts next week, with an official event hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie Tuesday afternoon.

Carving a slice of heaven, one chip at a time

Tom Parkes spends much of his life in a dark garage. What he does in there will go on show this weekend

Lucky statues need name

In Asian culture, they're a symbol of longevity, prosperity and good luck.

BBQ was Triumph for all

When you get invited to a BBQ, you normally take along a few burgers, some buns, maybe a couple of steaks if you're feeling generous.

Fundraising, bonding with food

Some of Dora Ho's most distinct memories with her mother were in the kitchen. Standing on a chair, she would help as her mother tried out a new recipe idea.

Funds sought for mobile post

The Richmond branch of St. John Ambulance has been pushing hard for a year in a bid to raise $140,000 for its first ever "first-aid mobile post.

Practise smart diversification

Fifth of a 10-part series I'm a very patriotic Canadian. Although I love to travel outside our borders, it's always great returning to the true north, strong and free.

Multiculturalism competes on global market

Here's another way to think about the issues of ethnic enclaves, of signage, of expectations around integration and the question of who accommodates to whom. We used to get immigrants in Canada. Now we have migrants.

Don't accept being 'bad' to avoid your goals

Much as I'm ashamed to admit it, I've failed my Class 7 road test twice. Most of my friends have heard the stories (and the excuses) multiple times, but I've reassured them that this summer is the year that I'll get it.