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The Gateway Theatre lobby was buzzing Monday as tables of (mostly) women knit one and purled two, sharing stories and tips.

Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) is warning of the dangers of vacant homes after 18 firefighters from six fire trucks battled a blaze last week. The crews were called out last Thursday at 4 a.m. to a house fire in a vacant home on No. 4 Road.

Protest group hopes to make dumping election issue

Is it stigma, is it location or is it a communication problem? Whatever the root cause, Richmond Addiction Services (RAS) is having serious trouble reaching out to the citys Punjabi community.

Lawyer Richard Lee has emerged as a late runner in the race for Richmond Centre at next months B.C. election.

Friday The Richmond Potters Club and Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild hold their annual spring sale from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21 at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Admission is free. The event goes from 1 to 9 p.m.

Monday's running of the Boston Marathon was supposed to be the last time at the iconic event for Richmond's Tracy Marshall.

? Monday, April 29 at Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gt. from 6 to 9 p.m. (organized by the Richmond Centre for Disability) ? Wednesday, May 1 at Shiang Garden Restaurant, 2200-4540 No. 3 Rd. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Natural sound symphony playing off Steveston coast

Two longtime Richmond non-profits have joined forces this week. Volunteer Richmond Information Services (VRIS) and the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) have entered into a "collaborative agreement".