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Richmond's Woodward elementary celebrates 50th

In 1961, Dianne Scharfe was 19 years old and teaching her first year at the new Woodward elementary an annex to Thomas Kidd elementary.

Teen boys beaten up in broad daylight in Richmond by baseball bat thugs

Police are hunting a gang of baseball bat-wielding thugs who beat up two teenagers on their bikes in broad daylight.

Two Halsey-Brandts drop out of race

No matter what happens at next month's civic election, there won't be more than one Halsey-Brandt left standing. The only namesake left in the candidate pot for the Nov.

United Nations mock-up takes place in Richmond

An event taking place this Saturday at Richmond City Hall is being aimed at fostering young people's awareness of political and social science.

Playground helps kids of all abilities

Thirteen-year-old Reid Scally gets ready for school and gives his mother a big hug and tells her how much he loves her. Unusual? In some respects, Reid is not your typical teenager but in many ways, he is.

Women's centre celebrates 35 years '20s-style

It was the roaring twenties.

Richmond's Linda Reid is the longest serving MLA in the house

Linda Reid, MLA, Richmond East and deputy speaker of the Legislative Assembly, was a 31-year-old elementary school teacher when she first ran for public office.

Rosario residents say thanks

Four years ago today was a quiet Friday afternoon, much like any other for the 200 or so residents at Rosario Gardens, an ordinary-looking 15-storey apartment building in Richmond city centre. At around 4: 10 p.m.

Be ready for the big one

Drop, cover and hold on - these three actions will help protect you against an earthquake in B.C.

Olympian makes late dash for city council

Richmond's former Olympic snowboarder Alexa Loo was a shock last-minute entry into the city council election.