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New website to connect people with agriculture jobs

New website to connect people with agriculture jobs

A new online resource has been launched to make it easier to learn about jobs in the agriculture sector. The B.C. Farm, Fish and Food Job Connector site, launched last week by the Province of B.C.
Fewer students back in Richmond schools than expected

Fewer students back in Richmond schools than expected

After 11 weeks of schools largely shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students were back in Richmond school district classrooms on Monday, but in greatly reduced numbers.
Surrey accountant banned by financial regulator for part in condo scheme

Surrey accountant banned by financial regulator for part in condo scheme

Licensed accountant Vasant Pragjibhai Patel now permanently prohibited from conducting securities related business in any capacity with a mutual fund dealer
Steveston's delayed spot prawn sales open Friday

Steveston's delayed spot prawn sales open Friday

The long-awaited opening of the B.C. spot prawn season comes Thursday, with the first hauls expected to be on sale on Steveston docks on Friday.
School in fall likely to be mix of classroom and remote learning, minister says

School in fall likely to be mix of classroom and remote learning, minister says

The new school year starting in September is likely to be a hybrid model combining classroom and online learning, says Education Minister Rob Fleming.
B.C.’s cop watchdog criticizes Vancouver police over probe of officer's conduct

B.C.’s cop watchdog criticizes Vancouver police over probe of officer's conduct

Superintendent did not consider trauma of intimate partner violence in reviewing evidence, complaint commissioner says
Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley housing sales nudge upward as prices hold steady

Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley housing sales nudge upward as prices hold steady

Home sales remain down by more than 40% compared with May 2019
OWL helps untangle eagles in distress

OWL helps untangle eagles in distress

These two eagles were found tangled together Monday near a path off Weaver Drive in Tsawwassen.
Richmond Hospital ramping up surgeries in COVID-19 recovery phase

Richmond Hospital ramping up surgeries in COVID-19 recovery phase

Richmond Hospital is in the process of bringing back elective surgeries with no one losing their place on waitlists. Almost 100 surgeries were cancelled every week to make room for potential COVID-19 cases at the hospital, explained Dr.
City OKs seasonal farm produce signs in Richmond

City OKs seasonal farm produce signs in Richmond

There’s unlikely to be a repeat of last summer’s controversial issue of farm produce signs on the side of Richmond’s roads.