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With more and more services reopening to the public, a big question is what residents are comfortable using during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A drive-through COVID-19 assessment centre is opening in Richmond on Wednesday, so those in the city and surrounding areas can get screened and tested for the virus that has cause a global pandemic. Located at 6820 Gilbert Rd.

City of Surrey paid $65,130 for a legal battle against Uber, which did not send city hall its legal bill following a successful injunction against ticketing of its drivers

A video posted on social media on Monday appears to show a Caucasian man in his 60s or 70s, venting his views about China towards a group of Asian individuals.

Richmond city council would like to see rooftop gardens, solar panels and electric-vehicle (EV) chargers on non-residential properties. The request of staff to look into these items was put forward by Coun.

Since ridership is still low due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TransLink has expedited the project.

Charges include sexual assault with a weapon, sexual interference, luring a child, possession of a restricted weapon and using a firearm to commit an offence.

Parts of Steveston Village could temporarily become car-free and one-way to allow more room for pedestrians and for businesses to spill out onto sidewalks and roads during the pandemic.

Over two-thirds of Canadians intend to get vaccinated and many are choosing to wear masks as the economy slowly reopens, according to the latest poll from Leger.

This week is National Blood Donor Week, a time when blood donors are celebrated and recognized for their generosity to patients across Canada. It is celebrated every year from June 8 to 14 with the last day coinciding with World Blood Donor Day.