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Former Richmond teacher on mission in memory of wife

Former Richmond teacher on mission in memory of wife

Roy Sakata is using Lung Cancer Month to promote awareness of the prejudice suffered by people with the disease, such as his late wife, Myrna
War widows’ wares on sale at Richmond's Fair Trade Fair

War widows’ wares on sale at Richmond's Fair Trade Fair

Maya Skills Project one of a dozen or so vendors at upcoming event
Richmond religions unite to help homeless

Richmond religions unite to help homeless

Local Jewish and Muslim schools join forces to bring comfort to the Downtown Eastside
Winter Wonderland raises cheer and cash

Winter Wonderland raises cheer and cash

Have you ever had “Scrooge-ful” thoughts when it comes to the annual chore of putting up and decorating your Christmas tree? Magdalen Leung and her host of volunteers never have — and neither have those who make a donation to be part of the Richmond
Buzzing into the community

Buzzing into the community

Vancity’s newest branch in Richmond didn’t waste any time in getting involved with the community. At the opening on Saturday of the credit union’s Blundell Centre location (No.
Anxieties a product of a ‘connected world’ :psychologist

Anxieties a product of a ‘connected world’ :psychologist

Today’s high-speed, interactive world has its many pluses in terms of the pace and ease of communication.
Movemeber workout for body and mind

Movemeber workout for body and mind

As “Movember” begins to wind down on the calendar, a Richmond fitness firm is ramping up efforts to raise funds and awareness about men’s health issues.
Longtime community donor champions local healthcare at Richmond Hospital

Longtime community donor champions local healthcare at Richmond Hospital

Quietly and in his own way, Colin McMillan is a champion of local health care.
Congratulations Dave MacDonald for 30 successful years as leader of Pathways Clubhouse

Congratulations Dave MacDonald for 30 successful years as leader of Pathways Clubhouse

Dave MacDonald began working for Canadian Mental Health Association, Richmond Branch 30 years ago as a 23 year old kid right out of college. He was hired to start up a janitorial program to help people with a mental illness gain skills and jobs.
Congratulations Dave MacDonald for 30 successful years as leader of Pathways Clubhouse

Congratulations Dave MacDonald for 30 successful years as leader of Pathways Clubhouse

Dave MacDonald began working for Canadian Mental Health Association, Richmond Branch 30 years ago as a 23 year old kid right out of college. He was hired to start up a janitorial program to help people with a mental illness gain skills and jobs.