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ICBC reinstates all knowledge tests across B.C. by appointment

ICBC reinstates all knowledge tests across B.C. by appointment

After successfully resuming some knowledge tests earlier this month, ICBC announced Thursday that it’s expanding appointments to include all knowledge tests, effective June 1.
East Richmond care home open its doors

East Richmond care home open its doors

A new long-term care facility has opened its doors in east Richmond with gradual entry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Surrey to re-open over 200 playgrounds and eight skate parks by June 1

Surrey to re-open over 200 playgrounds and eight skate parks by June 1

Onus on the public to be mindful of hygiene
Search for injured and missing man held on Burnaby-New West border

Search for injured and missing man held on Burnaby-New West border

A search is being conducted today (Thursday) on the Burnaby-New Westminster border for a man who went missing from hospital.
Richmond residents encouraged to take part in health survey

Richmond residents encouraged to take part in health survey

Young men and older adults from Richmond are needed for a survey about COVID-19.
Richmond Mountie goes virtual during pandemic

Richmond Mountie goes virtual during pandemic

Like many programs, services and facilities in Richmond, the COVID-19 pandemic put paid to most, if not all, of it.
City of Richmond re-opening playgrounds on June 1

City of Richmond re-opening playgrounds on June 1

As of Monday, kids will again be able to use any of the 60 city-run playgrounds in Richmond. The city announced today it was re-opening the playgrounds as part of its plan to restore amenities and services closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Hunger Day raising awareness of hunger and poverty

World Hunger Day raising awareness of hunger and poverty

World Hunger Day is an initiative by The Hunger Project that aims to raise awareness of the millions of people living in hunger worldwide on May 28.
Meng Wanzhou lovers, critics show face at Vancouver court

Meng Wanzhou lovers, critics show face at Vancouver court

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop Meng Wanzhou’s detractors and supporters from showing up outside the B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning. Minutes before the court decided that the Huawei CFO’s U.S.
Muslims donate food to vulnerable Richmond residents

Muslims donate food to vulnerable Richmond residents

The end of Ramadan this week was marked by a donation of 45 meals to residents at the temporary modular housing building in Richmond’s city centre.