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Richmond COVID-19 testing site doubles capacity

Richmond COVID-19 testing site doubles capacity

A new Richmond COVID-19 testing site opened close to the airport on Saturday, replacing the one located on Gilbert Road in the parking lot of the Richmond Tennis Club.
Dog shot after lunging at Richmond RCMP officers

Dog shot after lunging at Richmond RCMP officers

A dog that was shot after lunging at police officers has died, according to Richmond RCMP. Police said they responded to an alleged break-and-enter in progress, at around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Fatal ‘industrial accident’ in Richmond: RCMP

Fatal ‘industrial accident’ in Richmond: RCMP

One person has died after an "industrial accident" in Richmond. Police were called to the 7600 block of No. 9 Road, near Dyke Road, on Thursday, for an "industrial accident with a fatality," according to a statement from Richmond RCMP.
Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has leveraged the Emergency Act to mandate all staff and customers wear masks at indoor retail outlets.
Moving house - along the Fraser River in Richmond

Moving house - along the Fraser River in Richmond

Someone was spotted moving house in Richmond today. Not really newsworthy at all, unless you are literally moving your entire house, by barge, along the south arm of the Fraser River.
China’s consul exploits radio: former editor

China’s consul exploits radio: former editor

The retired editor-in-chief of Sing Tao Daily is urging the federal government to pass laws to stop the spread of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda within Richmond and across Canada’s local Chinese communities.
Update: Richmond pedestrian discharged from hospital after being hit by vehicle

Update: Richmond pedestrian discharged from hospital after being hit by vehicle

A Richmond pedestrian was sent to Richmond Hospital in “serious condition” after being hit by a car on Thursday morning. The male victim was struck by a car when crossing a marked crosswalk at Pendlebury Road at No. 1 Road around 10 a.m.
High-end stolen vehicles seized in Richmond

High-end stolen vehicles seized in Richmond

Various inter-provincial police organizations teamed up to seize two stolen vehicles in Richmond worth more than $200,000.
Owner of Burnaby's biggest mall, Metropolis, lays off staff

Owner of Burnaby's biggest mall, Metropolis, lays off staff

The owner of Burnaby’s biggest mall has laid off about 50 people, as it continues efforts to turn around the performance of its shopping centres.
Richmond councillor wants provincial mask mandate

Richmond councillor wants provincial mask mandate

Coun. Chak Au wants Richmond city council to push the province to mandate masks in all indoor public spaces.