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City celebrates Halloween

The City of Richmond is offering up a whole host of Halloween treats for families on Oct. 31. Richmond's free annual fireworks show from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Progress slow but change coming for Haiti's children

Change has come slowly to Haiti. But Gladys Thomas has spent more than three decades helping its children live through impoverished conditions and seen many of them thrive.

Greg Halsey-Brandt receives highest local government honour

Former Richmond mayor, councillor and MLA Greg Halsey-Brandt has been given the Freedom of the City, the highest honour a local government can bestow on one of its own.

The sound of online music rentals

Do subscription streaming sites end the need to own music?

Advocates remain divided on legalization of brothels

Micro-brothels the latest trend in prostitution seen in Richmond

Homeless Action Week spurs city into action

When the Richmond Homelessness Coalition (RHC) held its first Homeless Connect event in 2009, about 20 people showed up, mostly men. Last year, that figure jumped to about 40 and included women, seniors, youth and immigrant families.

Duo opens organic farm

Sweet Digz to be part of final Steveston market days

Craft beer scene takes off in Lower Mainland

If you are a beer drinker, there's good news. The local beer scene has never been better.

Around Town

WEDNESDAY Richmond Public Library is presenting a workshop, The Art of Networking, on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Brighouse Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate, from 7-8:30 p.m. To register, visit any branch, call 604-231-6413 or visit www.yourlibrary.ca/progs.
300 tidy Iona Beach's shores in Richmond

300 tidy Iona Beach's shores in Richmond

About 300 eager do-gooders spread out along Iona Beach last Saturday to help clean up its shoreline for the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.