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Bob Dylan releases epic new song "Murder Most Foul" online

Bob Dylan releases epic new song "Murder Most Foul" online

Overnight Bob Dylan released a new 17-minute song online called “Murder Most Foul,” with a photo of John F. Kennedy as the artwork, and opening with "It was a dark day in Dallas, November, '63 - a day that will live on in infamy ...
A Richmondite asks people to clap from balconies to honour health care workers

A Richmondite asks people to clap from balconies to honour health care workers

At a time of isolation, a Richmondite is asking people to take at least a minute each night to pay tribute to Richmond healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers reach tentative deal after a year of negotiations

Teachers reach tentative deal after a year of negotiations

B.C. teachers have reached a tentative deal with their employer after working on an expired contract since June.
B.C. Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

B.C. Liquor Stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19

While rumours circulated that B.C. Liquor Stores would close doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch clarified that it will only curtail shopping hours .
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.