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Two Richmond tourism CEOs will be part of a task force looking to reignite B.C.’s tourism sector.

Air quality health index expected to drop to "low" in the Lower Mainland by Saturday; intrepid journalist creates fascinating time-lapse video of smoke's shift this past week

British Columbians planning to get their flu shot from pharmacies this fall should expect a different experience, as pharmacists are adding additional precautions to protect against COVID-19.

Police say a burning vehicle found in Richmond Wednesday night is linked to a Vancouver murder. Shortly after 7:30 p.m.

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Tight warehouse space put pressure on cargo velocities

The closure of the Canada-U.S. border has been extended once again. The border will remain closed to all non-essential travel until Oct. 21, according to a tweet from federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair. The closure was set to expire Sept. 21.

A temporary full road closure is in effect for Richmond’s Gilbert Road until Friday evening due to city work. City of Richmond crews will be replacing a culvert on Gilbert Road between Dyke and Finn roads, according to the city’s Twitter page.

On the same day the province announced a record number of COVID-19 cases – 165 new ones in the last 24 hours – Richmond numbers have dipped slightly compared to last week’s tally.

An earlier vehicle crash on southbound Highway 99 near the Blundell overpass in Richmond has been cleared. Traffic is closely easing on Highway 99 as well a Highway 91. There is still heavy volume entering Richmond at Alderbridge Way and Shell Road.