In the Community

Welcome to this edition of the News’ Readers’ Choice Awards, where we celebrate the businesses, community groups andndividuals who make Richmond the dynamic and prosperous city it is.

The Poppy. A familiar emblem that appears each year throughout the Commonwealth to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

Second annual Guess Who event expected to bring in more than 100 paintings from anonymous creators, including students

Richmond mens 'support' group kicks off as a joke, garners 156-strong Facebook posse that gets together for pub crawls, community spirit

Richmond has a plethora of seasonal activities to celebrate Halloween

Wednesday Want to update your job search tools? A free workshop on LinkedIn and the Job Search takes place Oct. 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Brighouse Branch of Richmond Public Library .

New smartphone app allows users to access information on a number of parks, culture, recreation and heritage services

Ten-year-old Emily Oleksiew wears her camouflage belt with pride. It’s her outward sign of accomplishment after five years of instruction in taekwondo at Sirota’s Alchymy in Steveston, a place specializing in martial arts and life skills development.

Earthquake drill to take place this Thursday

Local tour celebrating Manufacturing Month highlights higher paying, skilled jobs