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Weekly Feature Archive

When the Olympic Games have gone... Richmond's legacy

When the Olympic Games have gone... Richmond's legacy

The 2010 Olympics left a lasting impression on many Richmondites; but as the 2014 Sochi Games get into full swing, what's left behind four years on.
Chinese New Year: Celebrating cultural crossovers in Richmond

Chinese New Year: Celebrating cultural crossovers in Richmond

Is Richmond inching its way to a greater blending of cultures as Chinese New Year kicks off?
Chinese apology: Finding the right words ain't always easy

Chinese apology: Finding the right words ain't always easy

Province grappling with how to apologize to Chinese community for century-old legislated discrimination; Richmond town hall on Monday, Jan. 27
Robbie Burns Day: MacLeod will speak to haggis once more

Robbie Burns Day: MacLeod will speak to haggis once more

Former national clan president revels in leading role on day to commemorate famous poet
Bariatric surgery: Fighting the flab with multi-layered weapon

Bariatric surgery: Fighting the flab with multi-layered weapon

Weight loss surgical team offers new beginnings for obese Richmond patients
Christmas wishes: More art in workplace, end mental health stigma

Christmas wishes: More art in workplace, end mental health stigma

Seasonal wish list from Richmond chamber chair, artist and Pathways asks for wide variety of 'miracles' to happen
Christmas wishes: More children's mentors, more food on Richmond's table

Christmas wishes: More children's mentors, more food on Richmond's table

Mayor wishes for greater social equity, child advocate asks for adults to anchor kids' lives
Bringing rituals, superstitions into secular society

Bringing rituals, superstitions into secular society

Humans continue to believe in certain routines or dates that are unlucky
Religions intertwine during the winter solstice

Religions intertwine during the winter solstice

At the end of the year, many festivities and traditions overlap across cultures

Racism caused Chinese farmers to create local movement: Yu

When Chinese farmer Chung Chuck tried to cross the Lulu Island Bridge with his crop of potatoes one fateful August day in 1935, he was confronted by a group of Caucasian farmers and members of the newly formed B.C. Vegetable Marketing Board.