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An 80-year-old man who was knocked down by a car while crossing Steveston Highway has died. The man sustained serious head injuries while crossing the highway at Trimaran Gate, near Railway Avenue, around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Despite positive performance in the broad markets, many stocks remain in negative territory. Gold, materials, and mining sectors have been especially hard hit, with declines into double digits.

Humans continue to believe in certain routines or dates that are unlucky

At the end of the year, many festivities and traditions overlap across cultures

Minister Mary Polak says fire response and fuel spill provisions are adequate

The City of Richmond’s “Newcomer’s Guide” is now available in Punjabi. Mayor Malcolm Brodie helped launch the guide last week, which is published with the help of the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC).

Lingyen Mountain Temple at 10060 No. 5 Rd. is holding a food drive for the Richmond Food Bank on Sunday, December 15. Bring a vegetarian, non-perishable food item anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Thursday The Minoru Place Activity Centre (Seniors Centre) hosts its Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7660 Minoru Gate. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner, dessert and a visit from Santa.

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Christmas is coming early to the Richmond Oval. To celebrate the facility's fifth anniversary, there will be a host of complimentary programs, classes, seminars, and workshops Dec. 12-15.