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Its a sunny day and the stands are full of eager parents, eyes peeled and trained on the 11-year-old whos just stepped up to the plate. Under pressure to please, the player, a child, throws a nervous swing and a miss.

Chance to serve as MLA fulfills late husband's wishes

Boys and girls may be the same species, but their parents are completely different animals when it comes to watching their offspring perform on the field of play, according to Stew MacPherson, Richmond Girls Soccer executive director.

As a former provincial and recreational sports coach and a soccer parent, Dr. Peter Crocker knows a thing or two about the influence adults can have on young athletes.

Boys and girls may be the same species, but their parents are completely different animals when it comes to watching their offspring perform on the field of play, according to Stew MacPherson, Richmond Girls Soccer executive director.

A Richmond acupuncturist could be facing a criminal investigation over allegations he over billed B.C.'s Medical Services Plan to the tune of around $2 million.

All parents want the best for their children and dream of them succeeding in life and, often, on the sporting field.

Young organ recipients joined adult golfers to fundraise for cause

Richmond becomes first city to embrace ratings tool

B.C.s new auditor general for municipalities announced Wednesday that two of her first performance audits will look at cost containment measures in 18 local governments.