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Biosolids considered for fuel at LaFarge plant in Richmond

Biosolids considered for fuel at LaFarge plant in Richmond

LaFarge plans to burn pellets made from biosolids – human waste– originating from Vancouver Island, at its Richmond plant. The biosolids are recovered from wastewater treatment process and burn at a high heat.
Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Trudeau promises money to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a series of spending announcements on May 9
Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

Taking the test: TC reporter discovers firsthand how COVID-19 screening works

It started on Wednesday evening. I noticed my throat was a little sore, so I popped a Tylenol. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t have given this sore throat a second thought. But these are not normal circumstances. I was a little worried.
Messy divorce highlights wrangle over Richmond home

Messy divorce highlights wrangle over Richmond home

A wrangle over a home between a wealthy Richmond resident and her Chinese national ex-husband, who she met on a dating site, has come out in a Court of Appeal hearing.
Four COVID-19 cases in Richmond Hospital outbreak

Four COVID-19 cases in Richmond Hospital outbreak

As of Friday 11 a.m., there were four people – three patients and one staff member – who had contracted COVID-19 as part of the outbreak at Richmond Hospital, according to the Ministry of Health. This is double the number reported on Tuesday.
BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park homeless to vacate grounds by 6 p.m. today

BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park homeless to vacate grounds by 6 p.m. today

‘If people don’t leave the park voluntarily, police may be called upon to enforce the evacuation order’
Marijuana firm admits misconduct related to Bridgemark investigation

Marijuana firm admits misconduct related to Bridgemark investigation

SpeakEasy Cannabis Club Ltd. admits purported consultants were paid $1.45 million but performed no consulting work
Richmond MLAs push for small business relief

Richmond MLAs push for small business relief

With 13 per cent unemployment across the country, Richmond’s four MLAs want to see a push for economic recovery, including relief for small businesses but also relief on vehicle insurance. The four MLAs, all part of the Liberal opposition in the B.C.
Canada Post unveils new stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Canada Post unveils new stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Canadians who served overseas and on the home front are being honoured on two new Canada Post stamps, unveiled Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
TransLink rescinds over 1,000 layoff notices, suspends planned service reductions

TransLink rescinds over 1,000 layoff notices, suspends planned service reductions

TransLink is suspending its planned service reductions and is rescinding the layoff notices issued to roughly 1,500 employees, as the province looks to begin reopening later this month, the transit authority said Friday.