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B.C. confirms 834 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 34,728

B.C. confirms 834 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 34,728

There have been 12 new COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours
Holiday celebrations in B.C. must be kept to 'absolute minimum': Premier Horgan

Holiday celebrations in B.C. must be kept to 'absolute minimum': Premier Horgan

"The challenges ahead are significant."
B.C. confirms 656 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 33,894

B.C. confirms 656 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 33,894

There have been 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours
Violating B.C. mask order can result in a $230 fine

Violating B.C. mask order can result in a $230 fine

If you're planning to go shopping or head to an indoor public space, remember to bring a mask or you could be fined under the new provincial health order (PHO). B.C.
Richmond Cineplex theatre closes again due to COVID-19 restrictions

Richmond Cineplex theatre closes again due to COVID-19 restrictions

If you had movie plans at Richmond’s SilverCity Riverport Cinema this week, those plans will have to change. Cineplex theatres in Richmond and across the province have temporarily closed after B.C.’s health officer Dr.
COVID-19 exposure at a Richmond secondary school

COVID-19 exposure at a Richmond secondary school

A Richmond high school is reporting a COVID-19 exposure for the second time. Vancouver Coastal Health sent a letter to families and staff of RC Palmer secondary on Monday, stating that a possible exposure to the virus could have happened on Nov.
Richmond shoppers and retailers prepare for a different Black Friday

Richmond shoppers and retailers prepare for a different Black Friday

It’s common to see long lines and huge crowds on Black Friday in normal times, but of course these aren’t normal times given the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York governor thanks Richmondite for face shields

New York governor thanks Richmondite for face shields

A letter of thanks from Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York, came as a surprise for recent J.N. Burnett grad Sean Uy who was making and shipping out protective wear to health-care workers as COVID-19 was taking a grip on the continent.
Updated: COVID-19 exposure at two Richmond private schools

Updated: COVID-19 exposure at two Richmond private schools

Two Richmond schools on the Highway to Heaven, BC Muslim School and Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy, are listed by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as having had possible COVID-19 exposures – this follows almost daily reports of possible exposures in local s
Another McDonald's in Richmond closes due to COVID

Another McDonald's in Richmond closes due to COVID

Another McDonald’s restaurant in Richmond had to close its doors after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The diner at No.