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I can’t believe that’s a law: Newfoundland Edition

1 week ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Matthew Cheung

DISCLAIMER: The following article is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Richmond Sentinel. In our last edition, we took a look at the quirky laws and bylaws found in the Province of Nova Scotia as part of our 13-part series. In this edition, we head to the easternmost province in Canada, also known as the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to see what quirky laws and bylaws were or still are enforced. 1.
Vintage Beatles’ recording discovered

1 week ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Joe Leary

It’s extremely rare that a vintage recording of a legendary band would be unexpectedly uncovered, over six decades later. But that’s exactly what recently happened for Rob Frith; owner of Neptoon Records on Main Street. In this case, the recording session can be traced back to 1962. And it’s not just any old band, it’s The Beatles. The value of such a find is incalculable.
In honour of our soldiers: Able Seaman David Edgar Brown

1 week ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Matthew Cheung

Following up on our Richmond poppy street signs, we move onto the names of young soldiers who’s names were inscribed on the Cenotaph. The names of those inscribed on the Cenotaph compiles of 21 young men who lost their lives in World War I, World War II, and in the Korean War. The first name on our list is David Brown, born on Sept. 19, 1924 in Toronto, Ontario. Brown and his family emigrated from Toronto to Richmond in 1928.
A ‘Giant’ debut for Ryan Lin

3 weeks ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Joe Leary

Ryan Lin is coming off an impressive rookie year with the Vancouver Giants. At 17 years old, the Richmond-born defenceman just completed a stellar Western Hockey League debut season. Lin’s passion for the puck was forged early through a sibling connection; having an older brother that got him into the game at about three years old. “My brother is two years older than me and started playing hockey when he was five. I just followed him and whatever he did at the time.
I can’t believe that’s a law: Nova Scotia Edition

3 weeks ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Matthew Cheung

DISCLAIMER: The following article is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not reflect the views or opinions of the Richmond Sentinel. In the previous edition, we took a look at the quirky laws and bylaws found in the Province of Quebec, as part of our 13-part series. In this edition, we head to the province famous for whale watching, also known as Nova Scotia, to see what quirky laws and bylaws were or still are enforced today. 1.
In honour of our soldiers: AB Clarence Burton

3 weeks ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Matthew Cheung

Following up on our Richmond poppy street signs, we moved onto the young soldiers whose names were inscribed on the Richmond Cenotaph. Those names are compiled of 21 young men who lost their lives in World War I, World War II, or in the Korean War. Clarence Burton was born on Aug. 11, 1917 to Mrs. Gilbert McKenzie, he was the younger son and attended school in Richmond alongside his siblings.
Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage

1 month ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Jeremy Simes |Aaron Sousa

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city of Flin Flon is virtually deserted as wildfires continue to rage in his province. Kinew told a Friday news conference the mayor, councillors , health-care staff, and all other officials have had to depart Flin Flon. "The only folks remaining on the ground are firefighters and folks in the office of the fire commissioner and RCMP, who are there to battle the blaze," Kinew said.
Top Blue Jays’ prospect thrills Vancouverites

1 month ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Joe Leary

Throughout its rich baseball history, the Vancouver Canadians have had many future Major League superstars entertain the fans at Nat Bailey Stadium; affiliated with either the home or visiting team’s minor league systems. Home to professional baseball since 1951, ‘The Nat’ boasts an impressive list of famous names to grace the diamond over the years; dating back to Brooks Robinson in 1959 and Tony La Russa in 1968.
Trump approves FEMA disaster relief for 8 states

1 month ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Steve Erickson |Steve Daniel

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas access to financial support through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Several states requested the aid in response to damage from a massive storm system in mid-March.
In honour of our soldiers: Private Lyle Melburn Allison

1 month ago | richmondsentinel.ca | Matthew Cheung

Following up on our Richmond poppy street signs, we move onto the names of young soldiers whose names were inscribed on the Cenotaph. Those names are compiled of 21 young men who lost their lives in World War I, World War II, and in the Korean War. Lyle Melburn Allison was born on April 24, 1924 in Eklhorn Manitoba to Thomas and Florence Allison. He was one of four children as he had three sisters.