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Growing locally in your own backyard

Growing locally in your own backyard

The Richmond Garden Club recently had the honour of meeting a group of young people who volunteer their time to be the City of Richmond’s environmental stewards through a program called Green Ambassadors.
B.C. firm tackles ethical challenges of artificial intelligence

B.C. firm tackles ethical challenges of artificial intelligence

Generation R Consulting says its AI ethics assessment is a first of its kind
Richmond residents invited to weigh in on housing strategy

Richmond residents invited to weigh in on housing strategy

With housing continuing to be a hot topic throughout the Lower Mainland, Richmond residents can now weigh in on the city’s draft affordable housing strategy.
Time for Tempranillo and tapas

Time for Tempranillo and tapas

When I began to enjoy wine in the 1970s, the first bit of advice I heard was to choose Spanish wines. That advice still holds true. Spain has a long tradition of making quality wines going back to Roman times.
Update: Pioneer's Pub gunman nabbed by police

Update: Pioneer's Pub gunman nabbed by police

A man wielding a rifle and concealed by a balaclava stormed into the Pioneer's Pub Thursday evening and attacked a suspected drug dealer, according to an eyewitness account. The targeted incident has led to two arrests, according to Richmond RCMP.
International boat show returns for 56th year this weekend

International boat show returns for 56th year this weekend

The Vancouver International Boat Show, the largest annual boat show in western Canada, is in town this weekend.
Richmond Public Library brings literacy tools into the home

Richmond Public Library brings literacy tools into the home

In celebration of National Family Literacy Week, Richmond Public Library is hosting a series of events to promote the importance of reading as a family.
First bilingual investment conference comes to Richmond

First bilingual investment conference comes to Richmond

Metro Vancouver’s first Chinese and English investment conference is coming to Richmond on Saturday. Hosting by the Global Chinese Financial Forum, the conference will focus on introducing North American companies to Chinese investment communities.
Gunman enters Pioneer's Pub, beats down alleged drug dealer: Witness

Gunman enters Pioneer's Pub, beats down alleged drug dealer: Witness

A man wielding a rifle and concealed by a balaclava stormed into the Pioneer's Pub Thursday evening and attacked a suspected drug dealer, according to an eyewitness account. The targeted incident has led to two arrests, according to Richmond RCMP.
Fly over China without leaving Metro Vancouver

Fly over China without leaving Metro Vancouver

In celebration of Chinese New Year, FlyOver Canada is featuring Flight of the Dragon at Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver.