In the Community

"Out with the old, in with the new." We've ushered in the Year of the Snake and enjoyed our first Family Day. There's lots of "new" to be seen so far this year, including new housing developments, happening in Richmond.

ADVERTORIAL: Leadership from community organizations helps Richmond Hospital Foundation improve the quality of health care provided for our families, friends, and neighbours.

My family moved to Steveston when I was six years old. Some things were a little different back then. For example, there were places we weren't allowed to ride our bikes past, such as the pool hall on Moncton and the strip joint on Third Avenue.

Peter Kafka aims to listen to the community and change with the times.

The city is calling all artists, as well as cultural and historic institutions, to throw open their doors to help showcase Richmond's creative side over the May 4, 5 weekend.

When you hear, "You're not the boss of me!" you most likely think of an insolent child, perhaps trying to assert him or herself over an authority figure.

This Saturday, Andante - a new group exhibit at the Richmond Art Gallery starting Feb. 2 - encourages visitors to slow down from the quick pace of their busy lives and be attentive to their surroundings.

When listing romantic composers, one would be hard-pressed not to include the Russians - Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, to name a few.

For over 25 years, donors have come together from every corner of our community to improve local health care through Richmond Hospital Foundation.