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When the world's economy entered a state of global crisis in 2008, so did David Hanes' own world. As an investment sales representative at BMO in Vancouver, he felt the pressure from frustrated clients looking to point fingers.

About 850 people put on their running clothes and laced up their running shoes for the annual Terry Fox Run at Garry Point Park Sunday afternoon. It went really well, said organizer John Young. The weather was incredible, it couldnt have been better.

Its been almost three years in the making and is the most important document to drop onto Richmonds table in more than a decade.

More than 250 people volunteered for the big Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup national launch at Iona Beach on Saturday.

The third annual cross-Canadian cultural celebration returns to Richmond next weekend. With more than 60 free activities planned throughout the city, it has become a national leader in embracing Culture Days from Sept. 28 to 30.

It goes without saying that family caregivers in Richmond are almost always on the lookout for help. And the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is showing them where to find it.

The City of Richmond is being urged to ban the unattended tethering of dogs. Animal rights campaigners lobbied city councils community safety committee this week, showing councillors graphic videos of dogs being chained up for hours on end every day.

Cathay Pacific take on board scientist advice

A woman accused of improperly concealing a birth and obstructing police following the surprise delivery a year ago of a stillborn baby was sentenced Friday in Richmond to a sixmonth conditional sentence. The B.C.

Richmond Nature Park has been forced to close its trails due to the increased risk of fire.