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B.C. students unlikely to fully return to classrooms until September: Premier

B.C. students unlikely to fully return to classrooms until September: Premier

It’s unlikely that B.C. students will return to school “as they know it” before September, Prime Minister John Horgan said Wednesday. However, Horgan said that some students could be returning to classrooms before then.
Richmond MP calls for more face-to-face time in Parliament

Richmond MP calls for more face-to-face time in Parliament

Steveston-Richmond East member of Parliament Kenny Chiu wants more face-to-face meetings in Parliament – albeit with proper social distancing.
Patient turns into donor

Patient turns into donor

Ladner's Jerry Glubisz is donating plasma in COVID-19 clinical trial
Richmond’s birth tourism hubs untouchable: MLA

Richmond’s birth tourism hubs untouchable: MLA

There’s not much that can be done when it comes to businesses linked to birth tourism, according to Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal – particularly if those companies have all their paperwork in place.
BBB warns of rental scams during COVID-19

BBB warns of rental scams during COVID-19

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning renters to look out for rental scams that seem too good to be true.
Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

The crazy line-ups many of us have witnessed at Starbucks drive-thrus may be about to end. Starting this week, Starbucks Canada is preparing to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May.
COVID-19 identified at Port Coquitlam chicken plant

COVID-19 identified at Port Coquitlam chicken plant

Sofina Foods Inc. is the second poultry plant in the Tri-Cities that has identified COVID-19 among its workers in the last week.
International Guide Dog Day marked during uncertainty of pandemic

International Guide Dog Day marked during uncertainty of pandemic

Today (April 29)marks International Guide Dog Day and Delta-based charity BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to thank the community for the well wishes and encouragement that have accompanied donations over the past few weeks, and also for rallying b
Richmond Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local high school students

Richmond Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local high school students

While the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the school year, nearly 40 Richmond students have received scholarships to support them once they begin their post-secondary education.
Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

City manager warns council that revenues will not be at pre-pandemic levels