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Vancouver billboard displaying support for J.K. Rowling covered up after backlash

Vancouver billboard displaying support for J.K. Rowling covered up after backlash

"To me the message is very clear, because saying 'I love J.K. Rowling' very much means that you identify very clearly with a figure who has been widely condemned for herself speaking out against the trans community."
Richmond’s single-use plastics ban formally approved by province

Richmond’s single-use plastics ban formally approved by province

B.C. introduces a number of measures to reduce plastic waste
Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

Grizzly bear attacks man north of Pemberton

The 36-year-old is recovering in hospital
Richmond council to support three potential salmon restoration projects in Sturgeon Bank

Richmond council to support three potential salmon restoration projects in Sturgeon Bank

An environmental conservation group wants to protect salmon habitat in Sturgeon Bank in west Richmond and is asking for Richmond council’s support.
Air quality in Richmond among the worst in the region due to wildfire smoke

Air quality in Richmond among the worst in the region due to wildfire smoke

Metro Vancouver is continuing its air quality advisory for the region
Lights and gates planned for Richmond railway crossing

Lights and gates planned for Richmond railway crossing

The railway crossing at the intersection of Williams and Shell roads will get traffic lights and gates to warn traffic of on-coming trains. Currently, the intersection is controlled by stop signs and amber flashing lights for pedestrians.
COVID-19 cases will likely be found in B.C. schools: Dr. Henry

COVID-19 cases will likely be found in B.C. schools: Dr. Henry

“We know that we'll have cases that pop up and we've seen that in other provinces where school has started as well.”
TransLink launches new online tools to increase transit accessibility

TransLink launches new online tools to increase transit accessibility

Interactive 360-degree virtual tour of a TransLink bus and eight educational videos are part of an effort to help people who may not be comfortable independently using transit
Richmond council supports ALR subdivision

Richmond council supports ALR subdivision

A Richmond farming family is making succession plans and they hope to subdivide their property to allow the next generation to take over. David May, who owns Mayland Farms on No.
Cruise ships could be docking in Delta, eventually

Cruise ships could be docking in Delta, eventually

A new cruise ship terminal could still be in the cards for Delta. Due to COVID-19, the cruise season had been postponed until Oct. 31, following direction from Transport Canada.