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Tsawwassen couple recounts COVID-19 travel nightmare

Tsawwassen couple recounts COVID-19 travel nightmare

“At least you are not trapped in a third-world country.” That’s the response a Tsawwassen couple received from an embassy official in Hawaii as they tried for two months to get back home.
Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

Most British Columbians oppose COVID-19 surcharge: poll

But the poll also found a majority supporting small and local businesses, while avoiding those who reportedly treated workers unfairly during the pandemic.
Hong Kong: Tens of thousands defied ban to attend Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong: Tens of thousands defied ban to attend Tiananmen vigil

Activist tells German news outlet that Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban vigil this year was attempt to appease Chinese government
Patios expanded at two Steveston pubs

Patios expanded at two Steveston pubs

Two Steveston businesses have been approved for expanded patios, allowing them to let more customers in now with COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions in place. The Porthole and Steveston Built Local Taphouse and Grill, both located on No.
Updated: $1.5 million proposed for enhanced cleaning in Richmond schools

Updated: $1.5 million proposed for enhanced cleaning in Richmond schools

The Richmond Board of Education is considering adding $1.5 million to its budget for enhanced cleaning in school next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased demands for sanitization.
Nearly 2,200 home quarantine checks in Canada, one person in Richmond fined: PHAC

Nearly 2,200 home quarantine checks in Canada, one person in Richmond fined: PHAC

One person in Richmond has been fined $1,000 under the federal Quarantine Act, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed. However, the agency would not provide further details on the case.
North Vancouver's Grouse Grind is opening this month for the 2020 season

North Vancouver's Grouse Grind is opening this month for the 2020 season

"It will be a different hiking experience than usual."
Cracked pool fixed at Richmond recreation complex

Cracked pool fixed at Richmond recreation complex

The cracked pool at the Minoru Centre for Active Living has been rebuilt. This was brought up at council on Monday by Coun. Linda McPhail who asked for confirmation from city staff about the state of repairs.
Massive line-up at Steveston Harbour for first spot prawns of season

Massive line-up at Steveston Harbour for first spot prawns of season

Video shows fishing boat steaming back to Steveston with its first catch of the season
Family of Alberni woman shot by police demands public inquest

Family of Alberni woman shot by police demands public inquest

The family of a 26-year-old Port Alberni woman is flying to Edmundston, New Brunswick, on Sunday in a quest for answers as to why Chantel Moore was shot by police during a wellness check early Thursday morning.