Richmond residents woke to a small collection of local wins on Friday, Sept. 18: a reunion fundraiser for a community high school, sun-friendly weather and a reminder about B.C.’s new time-zone code as the province remains on daylight time.
Class reunion gives back
Alumni from Richmond High’s Class of 1996 gathered recently and turned their reunion into a donation for their alma mater, raising $4,000 to support the school. The gift adds to a long-running tradition of former students reinvesting in local classrooms and community programs.
Richmond High, founded decades ago and long embedded in the city’s southside neighbourhoods, has benefited in the past from similar alumni-led efforts that fund school needs outside of regular district budgets. While details of the intended use for this particular contribution were not published, such donations typically support student activities, equipment or small capital projects.
Weather: a sunny start to the weekend
Forecasters are promising a pleasant day for outdoor plans. The city can expect sunshine and mild temperatures — an invitation for walks around riverfront and park spaces.
| Day | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 18 | 19 C | 12 C |
That temperature range makes for a comfortable afternoon and a crisp, cooler night — typical late-summer conditions on the West Coast. Residents planning to spend time at Terra Nova or other waterfront parks should still bring a light layer for the evening.
Provincial time change reminder
British Columbia has adopted a new time-zone code, PCT, to reflect the province’s decision to remain on daylight time year-round. The change means clocks in the province will not be turned back in November, aligning legal timekeeping with the seasonally later daylight hours.
For Richmond residents, the shift primarily affects how businesses, travellers and service providers coordinate schedules with jurisdictions that continue to observe seasonal clock changes. Individuals should ensure digital devices and scheduling systems reflect the new code so appointments and cross-border arrangements remain accurate.
Photos of the day: Terra Nova in focus
Local photographers shared bright scenes from Terra Nova Community Garden and Terra Nova Rural Park this week. Highlights published today include:
- Johnny Choi’s close-up of an Anna’s hummingbird at the community garden.
- Ngam Chua’s tranquil image from Sept. 14 showing a quiet afternoon on the Terra Nova boardwalk.
- A backyard tree portrait submitted by Vicki Morell, praised for its autumnal colour and composition.
"Happy Friday, Richmond!"
Readers who would like to contribute photos or snapshots from around the city are invited to submit images to the Richmond News. The paper asks contributors to include where and when the photo was taken and to use the subject line "GMR" when emailing photographs.
Contact details and submission instructions were provided in the community bulletin to help local photographers and walkers share seasonal scenes from parks, shorelines and neighbourhoods.
What this means for Richmond
Small local stories like alumni donations and reader photography capture the texture of everyday life in Richmond: neighbourhood institutions sustained by community generosity, and public spaces that continue to draw people outdoors. The provincial time-code update is an administrative change with practical consequences for scheduling — notable for businesses that coordinate beyond British Columbia and for residents who travel across time-zone boundaries.
As the weekend approaches, the combination of fair weather and community activity suggests Richmonders will find plenty of ways to be outside and engaged — whether at a school fundraiser, a park boardwalk or simply in their own backyards.
