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Weekly Feature Archive

Breaking the ping barrier

Breaking the ping barrier

With grandpa table tennis star Chang Poh still revelling in nationals medal glory, the News , quite literally, throws a paddle at the sport and takes a look at its growth across the city. See Friday Feature here and here
Cool down

Cool down

As the recent heatwave takes a brief hiatus, The News looks at the many ways in which the rising mercury affects Richmond people working outdoors. See full story here and here
From Richmond bragging rights and beer to hoops elite

From Richmond bragging rights and beer to hoops elite

A look back at the Dolphin Basketball Classic, born by buddies' love for Harlem, New York 'hood event: PHOTO GALLERY BELOW
Richmond's making its own kind of music

Richmond's making its own kind of music

Plenty of outdoor gigs keep the sweet sounds playing through the summer
O Richmondites - what did they say when shown Maple Leaf?

O Richmondites - what did they say when shown Maple Leaf?

The Richmond News asks residents their take on Canada. Click on map pointers to view stories
Finding a way out of domestic violence for immigrant women

Finding a way out of domestic violence for immigrant women

For many women it's often a choice between the devil and the deep sea
Steveston World Cup Village: We are the world

Steveston World Cup Village: We are the world

Steveston Village has been swept up in World Cup fever as biggest sporting event on the planet kicks off in Brazil
Birth of colour TV, rock 'n' roll and Richmond's Class of '54

Birth of colour TV, rock 'n' roll and Richmond's Class of '54

Strict teachers, corporal punishment recalled as first ever grad class of Richmond High regroup for possibly last reunion: PHOTO GALLERY AFTER STORY
Living the nightlife in Richmond

Living the nightlife in Richmond

Night markets, casino gambling and shows, late night Asian cuisine, big screen movies and karaoke are some of the highlights of Richmond at night.
What's with the weather? Exploring Richmond's microclimate

What's with the weather? Exploring Richmond's microclimate

Richmond has its own microclimate and the city's weather fluctuates from neighbourhood to neighbourhood