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Bowen Island Municipality launches cat memes YouTube channel

Bowen Island Municipality launches cat memes YouTube channel

New meowvies are coming to Bowen. In an effort to boost community morale, Bowen Island Municipality is launching a cat memes YouTube channel. Mayor Gary Ander will host the weekly five-minute tributes to internet genius.
Richmond YMCA expands school-based programs to full-day during COVID-19

Richmond YMCA expands school-based programs to full-day during COVID-19

The YMCA’s four before- and after-school care programs in Richmond are being extended into full-day care, starting April 1, because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
God goes online to reach worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic

God goes online to reach worshippers amid the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has caused religious organizations in Richmond to turn to technology to share spiritual and counselling support with their worshippers.
Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Local hospital bed, ventilator availabilities unclear

Health officials clearing beds for pandemic response
School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

School superintendent’s interaction with journalist has minister’s ‘attention’

Coquitlam School District superintendent Patricia Gartland operates one of the last remaining Confucius Institutes in Canada and travels frequently to China on junkets to promote the district’s multi-million dollar international student program.
Give us ticketing powers or lock us down, Port Moody mayor asks Dr. Bonnie Henry

Give us ticketing powers or lock us down, Port Moody mayor asks Dr. Bonnie Henry

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov wants cities to be able to hand out tickets for lack of physical distancing
Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

Death of North Van dentist who attended conference confirmed as COVID caused

The death of a North Shore dentist who died suddenly 10 days after attending the Pacific Dental Conference earlier this month has been confirmed as linked to the COVID-19 virus. Dr.
Three hotels close in Richmond during health emergency

Three hotels close in Richmond during health emergency

Three hotels with a thousand beds in Richmond have been closed and more may follow due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

U.S. troops not heading to Canadian border amid pandemic

There are reports that U.S. troops will not be mobilizing near the Canadian border, despite the possibility arising last week.
Mario’s COVID-19 Diary: Hunting monsters & speaking French: Home-school challenges begin

Mario’s COVID-19 Diary: Hunting monsters & speaking French: Home-school challenges begin

Like parents across B.C., Tri-City News journalist Mario Bartel and his wife are navigating working from home while figuring out how to maintain their seven-year-old’s education