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City adds off-leash areas, plays catch-up with rival cities

City adds off-leash areas, plays catch-up with rival cities

Vancouer has three times the population, yet eight times the off-leash space
Hoppin' mad animal lover needs help

Hoppin' mad animal lover needs help

Krystal Grimm runs rabbit charity from her garage, uses credit card to pay mounting bills for sick, injured bunnies
Teachers out in force in Richmond (video and photos)

Teachers out in force in Richmond (video and photos)

One-day rotating strike sees teachers on the picket line outside schools across the district
Armed robbers nabbed in Richmond thanks to quick thinking witness

Armed robbers nabbed in Richmond thanks to quick thinking witness

Richmond RCMP has a man and woman in custody after an early morning robbery at a local convenience store. Just after 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23, a convenience store in the 8000 block of No.

‘Marathon’ effort keeps Richmond golfer in the swing of things

The pain in Derek Whipple’s neck radiated along his spine and into his aching arms, leaving him barely able to grip his golf club. It was the 15th hole of a marathon day on the course at Green Acres Golf in east Richmond.

History, nature waiting to be explored

Steveston is always a great place to explore for kids. Sure, there aren't as many nooks and crannies as there used to be, but there are a lot more programs. Britannia Shipyards offers up to two hours of free, informative entertainment every weekend.

Low-cost camps galore

There are art, clay making and gardening classes out there that parents and toddlers can attend. Most sessions cost $5-10. For young children, there are hip-hop classes, guitar lessons, art workshops, baking classes and more.

City has high vaccination rate

Ethnicity may play a role

Fresh air is free to enjoy

There are numerous city-run programs that are free for children of varying ages throughout the summer months. These are perfect opportunities to supplement your child's spare time and meet new friends.

City aims to keep kids busy during strike

The City of Richmond is offering a number of activities for young children to attend on Tuesday when a looming rotating teachers' strike is expected to hit Richmond schools.