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  • 2 days ago | castanet.net | Kathy Michaels |Hannah Link |Jeremy Hainsworth |Maria Rantanen

    Farmers markets on Vancouver Island are seeing an increase in attendance this season amidst a push to support local businesses. Mother’s Day was the first day of operations at Cedar Farmer’s Market just outside Nanaimo, where executive director Kate Poirier said it was close to the busiest opening day they’ve ever had. She said they saw about 3,500 people enter the grounds this year, which is around the same as last year’s record-breaking number. “It was absolutely incredible,” she said.

  • 4 days ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

    The cherry blossoms are slowly being replaced by rhodendrons in our photo submissions. But we're continuing to get other spring flowers, young birds and beautiful views from different parts of Richmond for our Framing Richmond: Sunday photo gallery. Photos this week were taken from around Richmond including several parks: Garry Point Park, South Arm Park, Iona Beach Regional Park and Minoru Park as well as along the dykes and other natural areas.

  • 6 days ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

    No. 4 Road between Alderbridge Way and Westminster Highway is closed on Friday morning (May 9), according to Richmond RCMP. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. This is the section of No. 4 Road between Garden City Lands and the Department of National Defence lands. "It is unknown how long the closures will remain in effect," said RCMP media spokesperson Cpl. Melissa Lui. More to come... 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in Richmond?

  • 1 week ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

    The annual Richmond Arts Awards on Wednesday evening (May 7) included some audience participation.

  • 1 week ago | richmond-news.com | Maria Rantanen

    Richmond residents will once again have the opportunity to learn out about the city’s sewers, water system, roads and parks. On Saturday, May 10, the City of Richmond will host its annual free Public Works Open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city’s Operations Yard at 5599 Lynas Lane.

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