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Abdominal surgery reaches new dimension

The Richmond Hospital Foundation and Vancouver Coastal Health announced the official opening of Canada's first two operating rooms with 3-D technology, which will allow surgeons to perform safer and more accurate, minimally invasive abdominal surgeri
RCMP building shows ‘LEEDership’

RCMP building shows ‘LEEDership’

Richmond’s new RCMP detachment headquarters is showing leadership in reducing its impact on the environment. On Monday, the City of Richmond announced the building on No.

Groups help typhoon victims

"Love Without Borders," a free fundraising concert for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Aberdeen Centre's Central Atrium on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Teacher takes on stigma at schools

As a resource teacher at William Bridge elementary, Sara Raouf watches mental illness hang over a child's expression, whether dealing with their own or taking on the stresses of a family member. It's ever-present, yet words are rarely spoken.

Enter contest, chance to screen at film fest

The United Way of the Lower Mainland is calling on film producers and change-makers to enter its third annual video competition, Care to Change 2014.
Next generation stir up debate

Next generation stir up debate

About 120 students enrolled in Law 12 at Burnett, McRoberts and Steveston-London secondary schools took part in the second annual Richmond Charter Cases Challenge at Steveston-London.
Artist, raccoon join forces

Artist, raccoon join forces

An artist and his creation will come face to face Saturday, giving local youngsters the opportunity to help support a host of local charities.
Walking for the Philippines

Walking for the Philippines

Local politicians are joining forces to raise money for people in the typhoon-stricken Philippines . Helping to organize the "Richmond Walk for Love," are Coun.

Iron-rich diet helps stave off mastitis

An Asian woman came to my Chinese medicine clinic with slight fever, sensation of warmth, a lump in the breast and a mild shooting pain down her right arm. She also had pale complexion and regularly experienced dizziness and exhaustion.
How money smart is an eighth-grader?

How money smart is an eighth-grader?

Junior Achievement program gives students a leg up in personal finance