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Much to celebrate, but access barriers remain, says Hansen

It's been 27 years since Richmond's Rick Hansen concluded his Man in Motion World Tour. And in that time there have been many accomplishments in breaking down barriers to accessibility, but there is still a long way to go.
Much to celebrate, but access barriers remain, says Hansen

Much to celebrate, but access barriers remain, says Hansen

Man in Motion anniversary marks a major milestone in the Rick Hansen story
Students win heritage fair prize

Students win heritage fair prize

Three Richmond kids are on their way to the provincial heritage fair at Kamloops

Correction: Steveston United Church Garage/Bake sale

An insertion in Wednesday's What's On guide contained an error. The event should have read: Steveston United Church will host its annual Upscale Garage/Plant/Bake Sale Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m.

Student's essay earns A&E prize

A Richmond student's down-to-earth essay inspired by an out of this world experience has earned a national prize from cable channel A&E.

Woman in wheelchair documents her reality

Deepi Leihl drills down on accessibility across Lower Mainland

If the idiom fits, wear it

Back in Italy, I remember a friend saying that you know you're fluent in a foreign language once you can tell jokes in it. To that I'd add, "and once you've mastered idioms.
Plenty for kids to do during teachers' strike

Plenty for kids to do during teachers' strike

The City of Richmond is offering a number of activities for young children to attend on Tuesday when a looming rotating teachers’ strike is expected to hit Richmond schools.
Richmondites urged to bike it to work

Richmondites urged to bike it to work

Annual cycling push hits the city next week
Beware of diseased impatiens, says garden expert

Beware of diseased impatiens, says garden expert

Avid gardener Christine Craven popped by The Richmond News on Wednesday in hopes of notifying the public that impatiens are not to be trusted this year.