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Richmond COVID-19 testing site plan scuttled

Richmond COVID-19 testing site plan scuttled

Richmond appears to be the only municipality in the Lower Mainland to not have a designated COVID-19 testing site open to the general public.
Uber announces new safety protocols during COVID-19

Uber announces new safety protocols during COVID-19

Uber is implementing new safety protocols for drivers and riders who still depend on ridesharing for essential trips. Starting May 18, all Uber drivers and riders are required to wear a face mask or a face covering during their trips.
T&T Supermarket now requires customers to wear facemasks

T&T Supermarket now requires customers to wear facemasks

The Asian grocery giant also gives healthcare workers “priority access” to its stores
BREAKING: Air ambulance lands in Boundary Bay

BREAKING: Air ambulance lands in Boundary Bay

Delta police, fire and paramedics including an air ambulance are all on the scene in Boundary Bay Wednesday afternoon. Confirmed details from DPD are limited at this point. “Police were called to an incident on 67 St. in Boundary Bay.
Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial

Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial

Business awarded $181,400 in 2018 B.C. Supreme Court guidance decision
Critical-care ambulance brought back to YVR station

Critical-care ambulance brought back to YVR station

Whether a critical-care ambulance should be stationed at YVR or in the Fraser Valley is the centre of a dispute between the union representing paramedics and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).
Health officer urges residents to take B.C.'s COVID-19 survey

Health officer urges residents to take B.C.'s COVID-19 survey

Responses will help guide province's response to pandemic in months to come
YVR appoints new CEO

YVR appoints new CEO

The Vancouver Airport Authority announced their newly appointed president and CEO who will take over the role starting July.
Video: Richmond News staff thanks paper carriers for dedication

Video: Richmond News staff thanks paper carriers for dedication

More than 200 Richmondites, ages five to 80, make up the Richmond News ’ frontline workers. Every Thursday, 236 carriers and five drivers, covering 450 routes, deliver copies of the News to your doorsteps and throughout the community.
Canadian public opinion toward China plummets amid pandemic: poll

Canadian public opinion toward China plummets amid pandemic: poll

The pollster found 85% of Canadians feel the Chinese government has not been honest about how the COVID-19 pandemic has played out in its country.