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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.

Every other year, I housesit for French friends who live in Provence. This region is founded on a history going back to the ancient world, which still shapes it today.

For thousands of years people have been thrilled and inspired by the soaring beauty of birds of prey.

As Nanaimo city council unanimously voted to ban shark fin products this week, an animal defence movement is preparing plans for loud protests here in Richmond.

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.

Wearing white gloves and gingerly picking up a book dating back to the early 1800s, Richmond Public Librarys (RPL) Wendy Jang tells the crowd of journalists the rare, thread-bound book is the oldest one in the collection of more than 47,000 Chinese b

For thousands of years people have been thrilled and inspired by the soaring beauty of birds of prey.

A dog miraculously dragged from the middle of the Fraser River by two marina staff is safe, well and looking for its owner. The white purebred German shepherd was first spotted floating, but in distress, in the middle arm of the river around 8:30 a.

The woman charged with the stabbing death of her 38-year-old husband in their condo looked dazed and confused when she appeared briefly in court Thursday morning.

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