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Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer

Surrey projecting a $42 million shortfall if COVID-19 restrictions ease in summer

Mayor Doug McCallum claims city was preparing before WHO declared a pandemic on March 11
Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

Province extends hours for B.C. liquor stores

The B.C. government has approved extended hours at retail liquor stores. Liquor retailers, such as wine stores or private liquor stores, are now allowed to temporarily operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Richmond residents ‘disgusted’ by illegal tree cutting

Richmond residents ‘disgusted’ by illegal tree cutting

Trees at Aintree Crescent residence cut despite stop work order
Richmond property taxes lowered, deferred to September

Richmond property taxes lowered, deferred to September

Richmond will lower property taxes by two per cent and not expect payment until Sept. 2 – deferred from the original date of July 2. City council will ask the province to make a ruling to allow all municipalities in B.C.

Coquitlam woman facing assault charges for coughing on grocery clerk

It is alleged that the woman became angry when the store employee would not let her buy extra tissues
Health worker stuck in Burnaby hotel after eviction over COVID-19 fears

Health worker stuck in Burnaby hotel after eviction over COVID-19 fears

A loophole in the Residential Tenancy Act has left this front-line health worker homeless
Delta seeks limited access for Metro parks

Delta seeks limited access for Metro parks

Following the Easter long weekend closure of Deas Island and Boundary Bay Regional parks the City of Delta is asking Metro Vancouver to re-open them, albeit with limited access.
Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Parks Canada suspends camping, activities, and events until at least May 31

Canadians hoping to head out in nature and enjoy an outdoor getaway will have to hold their plans a little longer, as Parks Canada says they are "calling on Canadians to stay home.
Police ask for assistance in locating missing sisters

Police ask for assistance in locating missing sisters

Delta Police are asking for the public’s assistance in helping to locate two sisters – 14-year-old Nikita Joseph and 11-year-old Shauntea Joseph.
Steveston Salmon Festival cancelled in its 75th year

Steveston Salmon Festival cancelled in its 75th year

The Steveston Salmon Festival, which was supposed to take place on Canada Day, has been cancelled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.