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Richmond school board chair upset by suggestion schools with excess cash to pay up to half the cost

For 21 years, Nite of Hope Richmond's breast cancer fundraiser has flourished because it struck a common cord with supporters. Just ask Judi Knapp; she's been there from the start.

A Richmond woman who was under dire financial pressures has been convicted of murdering her husband. A B.C. Supreme Court jury found Jo Anne Alexander guilty of the January 2012 second-degree murder of John Alexander, 61.

New strategy aims to retain, grow industry

Murals, banners, local art cards blossoming in spring air. See Friday Feature pages 12 & 13

Richmond's Shakiru Matti Academy proved to be a dominate force at the recent Provincial Junior Squash Championships, hosted by the Apollo Club. Matti's Academy produced four age group champions, along with a "B" winner and two runners-up.

Retired elementary teacher Len Shane is mixing his love of Steveston and visual arts to create colourful art cards based on local architecture and scenery.

Local environmentalist and social activist Claudia Li has been elected as an Ashoka Canada fellow for her community and culturallyrooted efforts to raise awareness on issues such as sustainability, food security and the environment.

Richmond, along with some other B.C. cities, is leading a push to reverse recent changes by the ambulance service they claim are putting the province's patients at risk and off-loading the cost of emergency services to municipalities.

A trio of football players from Richmond are part of the UBC Thunderbirds 2014 recruiting class. Offensive linemen Spencer Latu and Will Latu, along with receiver Josh Sangha will join the Thunderbirds this coming season.