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Earth Day overshadowed by virus pandemic

Earth Day overshadowed by virus pandemic

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will be eclipsed by the COVID-19 pandemic. There won’t be any exuberant marches or rallies celebrating environmental protection.
Woman granted $566,722 judgment against ex-husband

Woman granted $566,722 judgment against ex-husband

Ex-wife wanted lump sum to make a clean break
Man charged in Burnaby B&E released again after multiple bail violations

Man charged in Burnaby B&E released again after multiple bail violations

A 32-year-old man charged with three residential break-ins, including one in Burnaby, has been released from jail on conditions a lower court judge dismissed as “sheer lunacy” because of the man’s history of crime and repeated bail violations.
Former driver for ‘underground’ ride-hailing service shares her story

Former driver for ‘underground’ ride-hailing service shares her story

A driver who formerly worked for an unregulated app-based ride-sharing service decided to step out of the shadows to share her experiences because she suspects these providers are preying on new immigrants unfamiliar with local bylaws and desperate f
Air Canada suspending flights to US for one month

Air Canada suspending flights to US for one month

Air Canada announced Tuesday that it will be temporarily suspending all scheduled flights to the U.S. after April 26 for about one month.
Date set for first-ever online Walk for Alzheimer’s

Date set for first-ever online Walk for Alzheimer’s

For the first time ever, the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will be held online and on a single day: Sunday, May 31. The 2020 event, which traditionally takes place in communities across B.C.
Burnaby stabbing leaves 40-year-old man with serious injuries

Burnaby stabbing leaves 40-year-old man with serious injuries

Police looking for witnesses who might have seen the attack or a fleeing suspect vehicle.
ER visits to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver drop 40 per cent during pandemic

ER visits to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver drop 40 per cent during pandemic

Dr. Daniel Kalla says hospital ‘very safe,’ urges people with medical conditions to attend
Richmond property taxes due July 2, but penalties deferred to Sept. 30

Richmond property taxes due July 2, but penalties deferred to Sept. 30

Richmond property taxes will be due on July 2 after all, but no one will be penalized for non-payment until Sept. 30. Richmond council agreed last week to move the property tax date to Sept.
Richmond students compete in 'Isolympics'

Richmond students compete in 'Isolympics'

The pandemic may have deprived us of the Tokyo Olympics, but that didn’t stop some Richmond students taking part in the “Isolympics.