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Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Cuts to 11 politicians’ salaries translates to $108,000 in savings

Apr 29, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

China fears second wave of COVID-19 as imported cases from Russia grow

A spike in COVID-19 cases in the Chinese city of Suifenhe, located on the border with Russia, has turned that city into China’s latest pandemic "battleground.

Apr 29, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister won't commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open

Apr 29, 2020 8:33 AM Read more >

Richmond-based London Drugs helps local small businesses sell products during COVID-19

London Drugs will be dedicating shelf space in select stores to small businesses that have had to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Richmond-based company announced Tuesday.

Apr 28, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

Local TCM practitioners aim to join the fight against COVID-19

Local Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners have launched a petition asking the provincial government to let them join the fight against COVID-19.

Apr 28, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Scammers target Richmond community groups

The stories are heart-breaking – a single mom, or a pregnant woman, couch surfing, she has left an abusive relationship, is struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic – and they draw on the heartstrings of well-meaning people.

Apr 28, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Delta courses re-open with COVID-19 safety protocols

The start of the 2020 golf season in Delta has required a bit of a mulligan.

Apr 28, 2020 4:35 PM Read more >

'Very small number' of Downtown Eastside residents have COVID-19

The number of people in the Downtown Eastside who have contracted COVID-19 remains low but health officials still refuse to release specific numbers. But Dr.

Apr 28, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >

Water restrictions in Richmond kick in Friday

The first stage of watering restrictions kick in across Richmond and Metro Vancouver on Friday, May 1. The watering regulations are part of Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan and are supported and enforced by the City of Richmond.

Apr 28, 2020 12:34 PM Read more >

ICBC taking knowledge tests by appointments next month

ICBC announced they will be allowing some customers to take their knowledge tests starting May 4. All knowledge tests are by appointments only and at specific ICBC locations to make sure physical distancing guidelines are followed.

Apr 28, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >