In the Community

The Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Endowment Fund is accepting grant applications from community performing arts groups.

Richmond artist Tiana Kaczor is in the home stretch. After more than two months of painstakingly painting her seven-foot, custom-made fiberglass Asian warrior, dubbed Wu Chang, she is happy to report that she will be done by mid-April.

For Earth Day 2012, the City of Richmond urges all residents to turn off their lights for one hour. This Saturday, March 31, from 8: 30 to 9: 30 p.m.

With last week being National Poison Prevention Week, Richmond FireRescue is reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of unintentional poisoning and offering tips on how to keep children safe.

Molly and Gus face a common fate for adult felines

When I first saw the title of Jonathan Chevreau's book, Findependence Day, I could not help but recall Will Smith's roles in the movies Independence Day and The Pursuit of Happyness.

Some of the beloved mechanical rides will be back at the Steveston Salmon Festival this year, organizers have decided.

Can you recall a time when you were either avoiding a situation in your life or indulging in something to make yourself feel better? Chances are we could all probably answer yes to either one of those questions.

Angus Cameron is thin to the point of being emaciated. He looks older than his 59 years. Yet, his voice is strong. The lifelong Richmondite believes he is one lucky man and cherishes everyday.

A recent study by BMO Financial Group found that 51 per cent of small business owners plan to fund their retirement through the eventual sale of their businesses, while 49 per cent admitted to having to choose between contributing to their RRSPs or i