In the Community

Ah, it's a new year. A lot of people are starting fresh and setting goals for creating a new body, a new relationship, or a whole new lifestyle.

In times of yore, when people told stories, they often gave the leading roles to animals, transforming them into the embodiment of certain human traits - the bee is busy, the fox cunning, the hare fast, the tortoise slow, and so on.

Monday Are you gay, bisexual, or just not sure? Need a safe place to talk? HOMINUM is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single.

The very first Europeans to plant grapes for the purpose of making wine in British Columbia were missionaries who settled in the Kelowna area around 1860, but really, not much happened until after the First World War.

Lt. Sharon Ong, pictured far left, was a former cadet of Richmond's 2947 "12 Service Battalion" Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and held many positions of distinction in the cadet program. Lt.

Every time a bell rings ... a non-profit organization in Richmond has a chance to get help.

Right before the winter vacation, Matthew McNair secondary held its annual Breakfast with Santa charity event.

When the time comes to take down your Christmas tree, bring it to the Richmond Firefighters Association Charity Chipping event this weekend, or recycle your tree with your curb side Green Cart collection.

In late November, I was a guest on a Calgary radio talk show, answering questions about cutting the cable cord.

The News takes a look at current and past celebrations, and some wacky traditions