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Obituary: Wayne Ngan's life of magical art in ceramics and sculpture

Obituary: Wayne Ngan's life of magical art in ceramics and sculpture

Wayne Ngan, one of Canada’s premier artists and a Hornby Island resident for more than 50 years, has died at age 83. He passed away at home on June 12 due to lymphoma, daughter Goya Ngan said Thursday.
Update: Richmond adds more photo stations to celebrate grads of 2020

Update: Richmond adds more photo stations to celebrate grads of 2020

The City of Richmond has installed commemorative signs that double as photo stations around the community to congratulate the graduating class of 2020.
Richmond teacher allegedly sprayed with garden hose by Delta police chief's wife

Richmond teacher allegedly sprayed with garden hose by Delta police chief's wife

Surrey RCMP are investigating the incident
Meet online, outside before ‘taking the plunge’ into a relationship during COVID-19: Henry

Meet online, outside before ‘taking the plunge’ into a relationship during COVID-19: Henry

It’s best to first meet online or outside before you “take the plunge" into a new relationship in the time of COVID-19, says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Henry offered the advice Thursday (June 25) during B.C.
Richmond residents reminded to not leave pets in cars

Richmond residents reminded to not leave pets in cars

Richmond residents are reminded to not keep their pets in the cars as temperatures have been seen rising in the past few days.
Burnaby teacher believed to have tested positive for COVID-19

Burnaby teacher believed to have tested positive for COVID-19

A Burnaby School District teacher is believed to have tested positive for COVID-19, according to two people who are part of the school community.
Province hosts virtual town hall to hear residents' input on B.C.’s economic recovery

Province hosts virtual town hall to hear residents' input on B.C.’s economic recovery

The province needs to ensure it doesn’t take a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to economic recovery, according to Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Bob D’Eith. D’Eith, along with B.C.
Burnaby toddler injured after falling out of a window

Burnaby toddler injured after falling out of a window

RCMP are warning parents after a Burnaby toddler fell out of a second-floor window on Wednesday. Burnaby RCMP say the child had fallen 20 feet from the window.
Richmond chamber applauds 'breathing room' for employers

Richmond chamber applauds 'breathing room' for employers

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is calling the extension of temporary layoffs to 24 weeks – previously 16 weeks - “ a real win” during the COVIC-19 pandemic.
Vancouver cops allegedly made racist comments during ‘street check’ ride-alongs

Vancouver cops allegedly made racist comments during ‘street check’ ride-alongs

Allegations were not included in final report submitted to Vancouver Police Board