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Update: Several power outages affecting Richmond residents on Wednesday afternoon

Update: Several power outages affecting Richmond residents on Wednesday afternoon

Power has been restored to Richmond residents as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Over 300 residents across several areas of Richmond were without power in the early afternoon. Power was cut off around 12 p.m.
Assist transit systems, UBCM tells the B.C. government

Assist transit systems, UBCM tells the B.C. government

Reduce reliance on farebox revenues, resolution says
Federal funds boost transitional learning, cleaning in Richmond schools

Federal funds boost transitional learning, cleaning in Richmond schools

The Richmond School District is spending $1.65 million on transitional learning teachers and $2.7 million for custodial staff out of the $7.4 million it received from the federal government’s “Safe Return to Class Fund.
Is B.C. already in a 'second wave' of COVID-19?

Is B.C. already in a 'second wave' of COVID-19?

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says it's a matter of semantics
Elections BC predicts up to 40 per cent of ballots could be mail-ins

Elections BC predicts up to 40 per cent of ballots could be mail-ins

Elections BC says it’s been planning for a “pandemic election” since April, and chief electoral officer Anton Boegman says he believes all the necessary precautions are in place. The planning included a survey of voters in May and August.
Bath bomb giant Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

Bath bomb giant Lush seeks court permission to dissolve Canadian arm

Continuing conflict between the U.K.-based owners of the Lush Cosmetics brand and their Vancouver-based partner, Mark Wolverton, has prompted the retailer to ask the BC Supreme Court to step in and settle the dispute.
Contest honours National Coaches Week

Contest honours National Coaches Week

In recognition of National Coaches Week, B.C. athletes and parents have an opportunity to recognize their favourite sports mentor. Until Sunday Sept.
Richmond residents to see heavy rain, wind this week

Richmond residents to see heavy rain, wind this week

Richmond and cities across Metro Vancouver is expecting periods of heavy rain and strong winds this upcoming week, according to Environment Canada.
Food still welcome but in COVID times, here's why money helps food bank more

Food still welcome but in COVID times, here's why money helps food bank more

Pandemic protocols make it more challenging to process donations of food. At the Sept. 26 donation drive you can make touch-less debit or credit donations
Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Voting protocols for B.C.'s provincial election during COVID-19

Election BC has announced safety protocols for voters heading out to cast their ballots for this year's Provincial General Election.