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Tempting Providence pays homage to Myra Bennett

She was called the Florence Nightingale of the North. To John Abelseth she was grandma.

City employee suspect in $200,000 loss

Richmond police are investigating a city employee who allegedly stole about $200,000 from the South Arm Community Association during the past five years.

Debunking private school myths

MYTH #1 Private schools are only for the wealthy.

Southpointe demands more academically, says parent

Bill Ross's decision to enroll his son Kenny at Southpointe Academy simply came down to the fact that the independent school offered junior kindergarten.

Richmond mosque opens doors to counter 'misconceptions'

A Richmond mosque is opening its doors Saturday to educate the public about why Muslims fast during Ramadan, go on pilgrim-ages to Mecca, and promote modest clothing. The Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, a Shia mosque at 8580 No. 5 Rd.

Do the math, claim the taxes

Although no direct tax relief is available for private school tuition, several indirect measures are available including deductions and credits.

Airport improvement fee takes off

Brought in as temporary in 1993, the Vancouver Airport Improvement Fee is once again being increased, this time to pay for a $1.8-billion airport upgrade.

Pipeline protest planned

A group protesting the proposed jet fuel plan in Richmond will hold a rally right outside the open house of the controversial plan's proponents.

Lion lights up seniors home

The Grey Cup lit up the faces of dozens of Richmond seniors on Wednesday after BC Lion Arland Bruce arrived in town with the famous trophy.

Findlay defends Safe Streets Act

Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay praised the federal government's new crime legislation at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday in Ladner.