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Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
Dumbbells as popular as toilet paper: fitness equipment in high demand during COVID-19

Dumbbells as popular as toilet paper: fitness equipment in high demand during COVID-19

In February and March, it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer now it’s weights and dumbbells selling out at a furious rate. Richmondite Kathy Wang had planned to buy dumbbells to keep herself in shape after being stuck at home for months.
Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

But nine-member board unanimous in need for review of programs operated by VPD and RCMP
Richmond heritage restoration recognized provincially

Richmond heritage restoration recognized provincially

The restoration of the Edwardian Cottage in Terra Nova was recognized provincially for its design.
B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

If passed, Bill 20 will offer “flexibility” to decals, extending them beyond their one-year expiry date or even making them non-expiring.
Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

The global safety assessment report ranked Canada 12th overall, although in the area of healthcare system readiness, it sank to 37th
Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

A hiker who got trapped overnight in steep and snowy drainage on Mount Seymour this weekend was long-lined to safety Sunday morning by North Shore Rescue after spending a night on the mountain.
Pedestrians, cyclists get more room in Steveston for one day

Pedestrians, cyclists get more room in Steveston for one day

Moncton Street in Steveston will be closed and Bayview Street will be one-way on Canada Day – even though the Steveston Salmon Festival is cancelled.
Video: McMath teacher hopes online fashion show teaches resilience

Video: McMath teacher hopes online fashion show teaches resilience

“I wanted to teach my students that there was always an alternative to things and I especially wanted to show off the hard work they put into their projects this year.
Updated: Nine trees getting axed in Richmond city centre

Updated: Nine trees getting axed in Richmond city centre

One Richmond resident isn’t happy about the loss of nine oak trees that line Lansdowne Road at No. 3 Road, which are being removed in conjunction with the redevelopment of the property.