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Richmond Gilbert Road paving to cause delays for two weeks

Richmond Gilbert Road paving to cause delays for two weeks

Motorists in Richmond are warned of delays and single-lane traffic on Gilbert Road between between Elmbridge Way and Granville Avenue for approximately the next two weeks.
Showers return for the whole week in Richmond

Showers return for the whole week in Richmond

While the weekend saw warmer weather and sunshine, showers are expected to return for the rest of the week.
Letter: Trudeau's beard might work, but his — and my — quarantine hair need to go

Letter: Trudeau's beard might work, but his — and my — quarantine hair need to go

The Editor: One of the “benefits” during the pandemic is arguably the saving on hair cutting —regrettably, at the cost of the barbers’ income, of course.
Home-share caregivers, working 24/7, say they should get pandemic pay

Home-share caregivers, working 24/7, say they should get pandemic pay

When the province announced pandemic pay for front-line health and social services workers in mid-May, Selena Martin was disappointed to see that her role as a home-share caregiver wouldn’t be included among those receiving the top-up.
Tamara Vrooman named SFU’s 12th chancellor

Tamara Vrooman named SFU’s 12th chancellor

Tamara Vrooman will become Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) 12th chancellor, starting June 13. The university announced Friday that she will replace current chancellor Anne Giardini, who has held the role since 2014.
Their longest day: Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion

Their longest day: Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion

Three Canadian veterans reflect on their role in the D-Day invasion and the emotional aftermath
Education Minister reviewing development fees for schools

Education Minister reviewing development fees for schools

$57 million investment announcement on Thursday is just the latest from a provincial government trying to keep up with growing classroom demand in Surrey
Report finds 105 of Canada’s unique species in B.C., 2 of which are in Richmond

Report finds 105 of Canada’s unique species in B.C., 2 of which are in Richmond

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and NatureServe Canada have released a new report identifying over 300 plant and animals species that exist only in Canada – two of which can be found around Richmond.
LNG expansion proposal on Fraser River open for public comment

LNG expansion proposal on Fraser River open for public comment

Provincial officials claim COVID-19 as reason for shutting down in-person open houses
Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands sign online petition calling for B.C. RCMP to wear body cameras

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the province’s solicitor general to make body cameras mandatory for all Mounties in B.C. As of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 18,180 people, and counting, had signed the change.org petition.