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Update: Richmond fire at waste facility on Thursday

Update: Richmond fire at waste facility on Thursday

A Richmond waste facility was on fire on Thursday afternoon. The facility, located on Gilbert Road near the south dyke, was seen emitting black smoke from far away.
London Drugs steps up to help Girl Guides sell cookies amid COVID-19 pandemic

London Drugs steps up to help Girl Guides sell cookies amid COVID-19 pandemic

Richmond-based London Drugs is stepping up to help Girl Guides across the country sell 800,000 boxes of their famous chocolate and vanilla cookies – one the organization’s largest annual fundraisers.
No COVID-19-related park closures expected in Burnaby

No COVID-19-related park closures expected in Burnaby

But closing parking lots at parks could be the next step for the city
Richmond students get at least another week off before learning relaunches

Richmond students get at least another week off before learning relaunches

Richmond students can expect at least another week off before they have to hit the books.
Lifeline thrown to B.C.'s unemployed servers during COVID-19 pandemic

Lifeline thrown to B.C.'s unemployed servers during COVID-19 pandemic

In a bid to help the thousands of servers in B.C. feeling the impact of restaurants effectively shutting down during the pandemic, the province is allowing them to deliver liquor products alongside a meal.
A 'difficult time' ahead for B.C., says Dix, as province reports 66 new cases

A 'difficult time' ahead for B.C., says Dix, as province reports 66 new cases

B.C. confirmed 66 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, for a total of 725, as Health Minister Adrian Dix warned the coming days and weeks would be a 'difficult time' for British Columbians and urged people to continue to follow social distancing measures.
VIDEO: Watch this bald eagle fly in slo-mo!

VIDEO: Watch this bald eagle fly in slo-mo!

Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society posted a cool slow motion video today on social media of bald eagles taking flight at its East Delta facility.
VIDEO: Tsawwassen kids share message regarding COVID-19 awareness

VIDEO: Tsawwassen kids share message regarding COVID-19 awareness

Wash your hands and practice social distancing. That’s part of the message a group of Tsawwassen kids share in this YouTube video. Rotary Club of Tsawwassen member David Li said his wife Renee Zhao created the video.
Langara College nurses donate protective gear to Vancouver General Hospital

Langara College nurses donate protective gear to Vancouver General Hospital

Supplies include much-needed gloves, masks, protective clothing and other medical equipment
B.C releases list of "essential services" during COVID-19 pandemic

B.C releases list of "essential services" during COVID-19 pandemic

The B.C. government has released an exhaustive list of businesses in the province which it declares an “essential service” during the COVID-19 pandemic.