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The vast majority of students in Richmond attend public schools, but a growing number of families are opting for private or independent schools.

PARENT PROBLEM Police say parents are a bigger concern than kids in traffic. WELL-STOCKED BAGS The Salvation Army provides those in need with backpacks filled with school supplies.

- Talk to your child about what you do before you cross a road. - Teach your child to use their eyes AND their ears, even if there is a crossing guard, or traffic signals to assist them.

Friday The Music at the Cannery Summer Series presents Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer on Friday, Aug. 17 at 6: 30 p.m., at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 4th Ave. in Steveston Village. Rain or shine, the show goes on.

Airfield, emergency team raises $2,200 for youth victims

Story by michelle hopkins . photo by chung chow

Distraught children looked on as father, 63, lay unconscious on ground

Following a successful second season, the Richmond Youth Dance Company is holding auditions for its 2012/13 season. Space is limited, so dancers ages 10 - 18 are being asked to sign up for an Aug. 28 audition as soon as possible.

Stunned family friend says the couple loved and cared for each other

The first phase of a new multi-part research initiative at Richmond Hospital aims to tackle the issue of over-medication in seniors by looking to reduce the amount of drugs they take. The study will mark the first instance in B.C.