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34 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond in past week

34 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond in past week

There were 34 new COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond over the past week – the total number since the beginning of the pandemic now sits at 191.
Update: Richmond gas leak near Gilbert Road

Update: Richmond gas leak near Gilbert Road

Motorists in Richmond should avoid the intersection of Francis and Gilbert roads due to a gas leak at a home in the area Thursday evening. According to Diana Sorace, media spokesperson with FortisBC, natural gas line in the area had been damaged.
Cash banned from Richmond City Hall until March 2021

Cash banned from Richmond City Hall until March 2021

Richmond City Hall won’t be accepting cash transactions any time soon.
B.C.'s top doctor says she doesn't foresee another full shutdown of the school system

B.C.'s top doctor says she doesn't foresee another full shutdown of the school system

B.C.’s top doctor says she doesn’t foresee a situation where the school system would need to close down, as it did in March.
Dr. Henry: Halloween isn't cancelled this year, but 'it's just going to look different'

Dr. Henry: Halloween isn't cancelled this year, but 'it's just going to look different'

'Absolutely we can still have Halloween,' says B.C.'s top doctor
Horgan says B.C. will push back on feds over return to rule against passengers on enclosed car decks

Horgan says B.C. will push back on feds over return to rule against passengers on enclosed car decks

Transport Canada has the final say, and they've gone back to their existing rules
North Vancouver man charged for indecency aboard bus

North Vancouver man charged for indecency aboard bus

A North Vancouver man is facing public indecency charges after police allege he exposed himself to two teen victims aboard a local bus. The incident happened on the evening of Aug.
New Richmond aquatic centre set to open

New Richmond aquatic centre set to open

Boasting the largest hot tub in Canada and five other water features, the aquatic centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living is set to open in just over a week, albeit with reduced capacity because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-time educator moves up the ranks in Richmond schools

Long-time educator moves up the ranks in Richmond schools

Richmond School District has hired a new assistant superintendent, Christel Brautigam, following the retirement of her predecessor Wendy Lim.
Metro Vancouver air quality advisory continues

Metro Vancouver air quality advisory continues

The air quality advisory has been continued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley regions, as wildfire smoke from Washington State continues to drift across the border.