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Canadian navy crews quarantined or at sea

Canadian navy crews quarantined or at sea

The Royal Canadian Navy is in the midst of a coronavirus-readiness response called Operation Laser. A Department of National Defence spokesperson said navy crews are being kept quarantined or at sea to remain ready to be deployed.
Port Coquitlam family narrowly escapes blaze, receives over $17,000 within hours

Port Coquitlam family narrowly escapes blaze, receives over $17,000 within hours

A Port Coquitlam family who narrowly escaped an early morning fire in their home has received overwhelming support from the community.
Discrimination complaint filed after alleged ‘old China man’ insults at Richmond golf club

Discrimination complaint filed after alleged ‘old China man’ insults at Richmond golf club

A man alleges he was discriminated against almost daily during the two-year period he worked at Quilchena Golf and Country Club, according to a submission to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
Asian grocery giant’s 1st Burnaby store just opened its doors

Asian grocery giant’s 1st Burnaby store just opened its doors

When it comes to store openings, the timing on this one was not what this company could have ever expected.
Family gathers on street to celebrate West Vancouver veteran's 97th birthday

Family gathers on street to celebrate West Vancouver veteran's 97th birthday

For as long as Glen Harrison has lived with his wife in Horseshoe Bay, he’s loved sitting in his chair by the window and looking out at the bustling street and glimmering views of Howe Sound.
Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

A non-profit organization says the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in B.C.’s long-term care homes, assisted living, and home and community care is a “crisis.
Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

Family court orders stand even during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a B.C. provincial judge, but common sense should prevail and there should be no risk to the child.
Richmond restaurants to donate thousands of meals to B.C. hospitals

Richmond restaurants to donate thousands of meals to B.C. hospitals

Thousands of free meals are on the way to feed healthcare workers across B.C. Richmondite Annie Su, a mother of two toddlers, dropped off 200 meal boxes at Richmond Hospital on Monday afternoon.
Portable toilet open 24/7 for Richmond's homeless population

Portable toilet open 24/7 for Richmond's homeless population

A portable toilet will be installed at Lang Park around the clock for homeless people. While 35 bathrooms across the city, including three with showers, have been left open for use with extended hours during the COVID-19 crisis, none were open 24/7.
South Delta Crime Beat: Police called after ferry passenger won’t wake up

South Delta Crime Beat: Police called after ferry passenger won’t wake up

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest.