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Richmond RCMP help keep people quarantined

Richmond RCMP help keep people quarantined

The RCMP has had to help out the local quarantine officer “a handful of times” to “encourage the client to be compliant to the Act,” according to William Ng, Officer in Charge of the Richmond RCMP.
West Vancouver youth has global message for young adults in era of COVID-19

West Vancouver youth has global message for young adults in era of COVID-19

If there’s one thing that many young Canadians are certain of these days, it’s that they’re feeling a lack of certainty when it comes to their immediate futures. But they’re also feeling a lot of hope.
Majority of Canadians support idea of universal basic income of up to $30,000: poll

Majority of Canadians support idea of universal basic income of up to $30,000: poll

As more than 7 million Canadians find themselves in need of federal aid in order to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new poll finds many support the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in Canada.
Whistler Blackcomb hopes to open June 29

Whistler Blackcomb hopes to open June 29

Opening must align with Phase 3 of B.C.'s Restart Plan
TransLink calling for ideas to help improve transit safety, cleanliness

TransLink calling for ideas to help improve transit safety, cleanliness

With more people returning to Metro Vancouver’s transit system, TransLink wants to hear from local innovators on how to ramp up safety and cleanliness on the system.
Peace Arch Park closed due to overcrowded neighbourhood

Peace Arch Park closed due to overcrowded neighbourhood

Peace Arch Provincial Park at the Peace Arch border crossing is being closed, as of this evening at 8 p.m. A release from the B.C.
Richmond plans virtual Canada Day celebrations

Richmond plans virtual Canada Day celebrations

Canada Day at Home - a virtual event to ensure physical distancing - will replace the normally well-attended Steveston Salmon Festival/Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Open burning restrictions lifted for Metro Vancouver

Open burning restrictions lifted for Metro Vancouver

The open burning restrictions that have been in place in Metro Vancouver since March 27 have been lifted.
BC nurses with COVID-19 should have 'immediate coverage,' says union

BC nurses with COVID-19 should have 'immediate coverage,' says union

Nurses who test positive for COVID-19 could face lengthy delays when waiting for compensation through WorkSafeBC (WSBC), says the BC Nurses Union (BCNU).
Lookalike ICBC driving signs, sold at Richmond store, raise questions

Lookalike ICBC driving signs, sold at Richmond store, raise questions

A Richmond store is once again facing criticism for selling lookalike driving stickers.