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47 hoarded kittens, pregnant cats surrendered in Richmond

47 hoarded kittens, pregnant cats surrendered in Richmond

Up to 47 cats, including 20 kittens and three pregnant females, have been rescued from a house in Richmond.
Richmond supermarket requires people to wear face masks if they want to enter

Richmond supermarket requires people to wear face masks if they want to enter

In direct contradiction to advice from medical professionals who are telling people surgical masks are ineffective for general use as protection from COVID-19 and should be spared for health professionals, one Richmond grocery store is telling custom
Steveston’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery whistle to sound at 7 p.m. in support of healthcare workers

Steveston’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery whistle to sound at 7 p.m. in support of healthcare workers

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery will be joining in the nightly salute to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cannery’s whistle will now blow at 7 p.m.
Richmond doctor launches health advice hotline during COVID-19

Richmond doctor launches health advice hotline during COVID-19

A Richmond family doctor and a few volunteer physicians are standing by their phones ready to answer your pandemic questions. Charles Jiang launched a medical advice hotline after receiving an “urgent notice” from the Doctors of B.C.
Catalytic converters swiped from three ambulances, Delta police say

Catalytic converters swiped from three ambulances, Delta police say

A report came in last night that three ambulances that were in for repair had their catalytic converters stolen, Delta police said on social media today.
Fake message about helicopters spraying disinfectant to kill coronavirus swept across WeChat

Fake message about helicopters spraying disinfectant to kill coronavirus swept across WeChat

A rumour has been making the rounds on Chinese social media WeChat claiming helicopters will be spraying disinfectant across the city to kill the coronavirus.
Aussie Lamborghini driver blames speeding on coronavirus

Aussie Lamborghini driver blames speeding on coronavirus

An Australian allegedly caught driving a Lamborghini at nearly twice the speed limit in Sydney claimed he was rushing to hospital to be tested for coronavirus, police said Wednesday.
Cameras set to catch speeders in Richmond

Cameras set to catch speeders in Richmond

The province has now installed nine cameras at intersections around Richmond, ready to send out tickets to speeders and those running reds. The cameras are at busy intersections like No.
Google skips annual joke on April Fools Day

Google skips annual joke on April Fools Day

Google announced they are skipping out on April Fools’ Day pranks this year because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
COVID-19 testing, treatment site set up in a Burnaby park

COVID-19 testing, treatment site set up in a Burnaby park

Burnaby’s Primary Care Networks unveiled its COVID-19 Response Strategy on Friday, with a dedicated website, a satellite testing and treatment centre, and other items to help local residents deal with the pandemic.