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Midget Expos roll to tourney win in Surrey

The Richmond Midget AA Expos beat out 11 teams to take first place in the Ross Memorial Tournament, held over the Victoria Day Weekend in Surrey.


 

Ravens to be joined by two new teams in B.C. Midget elite league

The Richmond Ravens will continue to operate a team in the B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League next season and they will have some additional company too.


 

Bantam Chuckers dig deep for runner-up tourney finish

Richmond Chuckers didn't win their own Victoria Day Wooden Bat Tournament but it definitely served a purpose with bigger challenges on the horizon.


 

Dealing with distressed guests

When Mandy Biasutti's name was called as this year's Extra Mile winner, cheers and loud clapping erupted.


 

And this year's winners are . .

Accommodation: -- Kevin Cohen, River Rock Casino Resort


 

Awards recognize those who go beyond the job

Last Wednesday night, a record number of people came out to celebrate Richmond's hospitality industry during the fifth annual Tourism Richmond Service Awards, held at the River Rock Casino Resort Theatre.


 

Auto West BMW embraces sustainability

At this year's prestigious BMW Sales Excellence Award Ceremony, at the iconic BMW Museum in Munich, Germany, "The Most Sustainable BMW Dealership in the World" title was given to Richmond's Auto West BMW.


 

Subaru upholds the rally mechanics

The quiet little town of Squamish has many attractions: rock-climbing, kite-surfing and para-sailing, hiking, sailing, fishing - pretty much any of the outdoor activities featured in the MEC catalogue. It's a little slice of Beautiful BC, just a short drive from the city.


 

Fundraising, bonding with food

Some of Dora Ho's most distinct memories with her mother were in the kitchen.


 

Using nature to explore the craft

When Morley Watson needed to find some serenity, the artist took a stroll through a UBC park.


 

Lucky statues need name

In Asian culture, they're a symbol of longevity, prosperity and good luck.


 

BBQ was Triumph for all

When you get invited to a BBQ, you normally take along a few burgers, some buns, maybe a couple of steaks if you're feeling generous.


 

Results are no surprise

There is no mystery about the election results of May 14.


 

Results are no surprise

Re: "Richmond slips to bottom of turnout table," News, May 17.


 

One's English can change, accidentally

Given the number of real injustices and outrages in the world, it's probably wrong of me to flip out about grammar and word usage.


 

Can you smell June yet?

The Editor, -- Are you like me counting down the days till June?


 

Time for housing action

The issue of affordable housing is huge here in Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland. Housing prices have sky rocketed over the past decade, which would be fine if incomes had kept pace - but they haven't.


 

Carving a slice of heaven, one chip at a time

Burrowing away, armed only with the patience of a saint and a tiny carving knife, a single angelic shaft of light illuminates Tom Parkes' world.


 

Low-cost rentals a start, but more needed

Maria prides herself on being patient-a virtue she owes to her deep, Catholic faith.