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Three Road McDonald's touts history upon re-opening

Three Road McDonald's touts history upon re-opening

Restaurant offering 67 cent hamburgers this weekend. New building features a double drive-thru
Feature: Refusing pregnant pause for passion

Feature: Refusing pregnant pause for passion

Such is Amanda De Gros' passion for ballet, she barely broke stride when going into labour with her fourth child. This Sunday, the Richmond mom-of-four will be one of the stars of an amateur, gala show, along with her 9-year-old daughter
Single-minded Richmond mom loving lone parent role

Single-minded Richmond mom loving lone parent role

Even though she was still dating at 42, Shelley John had made up her mind about having a baby on her own
Pioneers storm city hall, share jovial stories

Pioneers storm city hall, share jovial stories

About 700 residents who've lived in Richmond for 50-plus years attended a luncheon, hosted by the City of Richmond for Canada 150. Here are three short stories:
Feature: Local activists confront China’s human rights

Feature: Local activists confront China’s human rights

Community silent, if not divided, on China
Driving home the point for Richmond's young drivers

Driving home the point for Richmond's young drivers

Crash survivor makes a deep impact on McMath youth, with grad season just around the corner
Field of dreams in Richmond comes true

Field of dreams in Richmond comes true

A year ago, most of the kids on the team had never taken part in organized sports and had no baseball diamond to play on. On Sunday, thanks to an incredible community effort, the Richmond Blue Jays played their first ever home opener
Feature: Tracing the steps of Richmond's Vimy Ridge hero

Feature: Tracing the steps of Richmond's Vimy Ridge hero

Local historian Matthew McBride digs deep to discover who Pte. Edgar Samuel Turnill was
Feature: Is this the dawning of a new hockey horizon in Richmond?

Feature: Is this the dawning of a new hockey horizon in Richmond?

Possible merger could bring end to heated, storied minor club rivalry
Feature: Steveston's Interurban Tram is a glimpse into the past and, maybe, the future

Feature: Steveston's Interurban Tram is a glimpse into the past and, maybe, the future

Love it then run it? Tram gets new life