Local Arts

Imagine a life of dirty, tough work, out in the backcountry. Imagine that the wilderness is home for eight months of the year and that you can’t have a proper shower or get any real privacy during this time.

While there are plenty of books that cover the political and human impacts of war, we rarely see an examination of more unusual aspects of maintaining a military force. Grunt by Mary Roach isn’t about new guns and tanks, drones and missiles.

"I like to think of my art as a sewage treatment plant.

This week’s Summer Reading Club (SRC) book reviews cover stories with stars, silly animals and magic. Katie and the Starry Night By James Mayhew Reviewed by Emily, age eight This book is about a girl named Katie.

Branscombe House's artist-in-residence and food blogger have been peering into the lives of local gardeners

The saying goes that there is strength in numbers.

As the days get just that little shorter and a return to school is on the horizon, the list of books read by local youngsters is getting longer.

A budding young Richmond violinist is performing this Saturday at Fraserview Church (11295 Mellis Drive) at 6:30 p.m.

Directors from around the world invited to take part

The BC SPCA’s eighth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest, featuring a new platform and a brand-new look, is open for entries.