In the Community

Telus initially tells resident it has to pay for pole removal.

Five Richmond residents, including Angela Mcilroy-Wagar, a student at National Circus School in Montreal, have received grants from the BC Arts Council totalling $43,750. The five are among 257 grants worth a combined $2.

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society has taken over the running of the Steveston Winter Farmers’ Market, which starts this weekend and runs to spring.

Friday Want a peek behind the scenes at a local fire hall and get some great fire safety tips? Hall No. 6 (9400 No. 4 Rd.) is the place for Richmond Fire Rescue’s Open House from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

It’s one of the days on the calendar that puts a face on the city’s almost invisible community — Richmond’s homeless.

Marielle Demorest, 82, praised for community service

Cities have their vast shopping malls. Villages have their general stores. And the community of Richmond Hospital has its Gift Shop.

As World Seniors Day approaches, super active businessman Winfried Rompf has no intention of slowing down

Mother Nature rolled out her best, late summer weather to showcase Steveston, and a gathering of 105 artists and 19 photographers, captured their take on the view during the 5th annual Steveston Grand Prix of Art.