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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.

Congratulations to Richmond News reporter Graeme Wood whose Friday Feature (Dec. 6, 2013) titled "A growing concern" earned a second place award in the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards' Best Agricultural Story category.

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.