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Prepare yourself for the doc

Most people don't put much thought into preparing for their visits to the doctor, although a few seniors will wear their Sunday's best - women in their formal dresses and men in suits and ties.
Heritage house has first public opening

Heritage house has first public opening

Visitors at this year’s Doors Open will have the opportunity to step back in time — 106 years back to be exact. In 1908, Solomon and Eleanor Branscombe settled on 260 acres at what is now the south west corner of Steveston Highway and Railway Avenue.
No rest for Richmond's record-breaking Gwen, 80

No rest for Richmond's record-breaking Gwen, 80

Octogenarian Gwen McFarlan is not ready to rest on her laurels, despite smashing world record for marathon running

City brimming with awards

The City of Richmond has been busy accepting awards this week.
Bikers invited to get rolling

Bikers invited to get rolling

Get into gear and spin your wheels at the 14th annual Island City, by Bike Tour on Sunday, June 8. Everyone is invited to take their bikes for a spin at this popular, free springtime tour of the city.
City brimming with awards

City brimming with awards

The City of Richmond has been busy accepting awards this week.

Being nice not always the same as being kind

A woman with a heavy southern U.S. accent called my office yesterday from an unidentified local number. She asked for our accounts receivable department.

Hannah's memory lives on

Hannah's Heroes are gearing up for their annual golf tournament as the research funded by the foundation is starting to bear some fruit.

'Marathon' effort keeps golfer in the swing of things

The pain in Derek Whipple's neck radiated along his spine and into his aching arms, leaving him barely able to grip his golf club. It was the 15th hole of a marathon day on the course at Green Acres Golf course in east Richmond.
Teen's winning recipe hits all the right notes

Teen's winning recipe hits all the right notes

Palmer secondary student Christa Yeung is used to sharing her creative side through the rhythm of her bass guitar.