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Surrey’s police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic

Surrey’s police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic

Surrey City Hall has already poured $5.4 million into the new Surrey Police Department and does not intend to stop
Coquitlam woman sick, stressed, says she was denied entry to ER

Coquitlam woman sick, stressed, says she was denied entry to ER

Kristina Clifford says she was told to go to a walk-in clinic by a clinician at the Port Moody hospital, but Fraser Health says protocols are needed to triage the most serious patients for ER services
Fewer drivers on roads not an excuse to speed: ICBC

Fewer drivers on roads not an excuse to speed: ICBC

Drivers are reminded to resist speeding even though there are fewer vehicles on the road. ICBC and the B.C. government are launching a campaign to urge drivers to slow down this month after noticing an increase of vehicles speeding since B.C.
UPDATED: Two cases of COVID-19 in 'outbreak' at Richmond Hospital

UPDATED: Two cases of COVID-19 in 'outbreak' at Richmond Hospital

Two cases have been confirmed at the hospital as of Tuesday 11 a.m.
Anti-virus measures in place at Richmond's food-packing operations

Anti-virus measures in place at Richmond's food-packing operations

While health authorities grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks at food processing facilities across the Lower Mainland, similar operations in Richmond appear to have side-stepped that particular landmine.
Richmond car owner allegedly bear-sprayed after pursuing suspect

Richmond car owner allegedly bear-sprayed after pursuing suspect

Richmond RCMP is advising people not to pursue suspected criminals, after the owner of a broken-into vehicle was allegedly bear-sprayed. At around 2:15 p.m.

Fundraiser launched for family of Port Moody infant killed in car crash

The family has had a GoFundMe campaign set up in its name to help cover the costs of a funeral following a crash in which their infant boy was killed after being ejected from the car.
More space for walkers, cyclists in Steveston Village

More space for walkers, cyclists in Steveston Village

Pedestrians are being given a wide berth along the waterfront of Steveston Village to practise physical distancing. The City of Richmond has put in temporary on-street walking and cycling on the south side of Bayview Street between No.
At least one person hurt as fire torches New West housing complex

At least one person hurt as fire torches New West housing complex

One person was taken to hospital following a fire Monday night in New Westminster. Firefighters were called out at around 8:30 p.m. to a townhouse complex at 111 Wood St. and South Dyke Rd in Queensborough.
Schools, parents both on learning curve with COVID-era education

Schools, parents both on learning curve with COVID-era education

Some parents of North Vancouver students are feeling overwhelmed with trying to help their kids through online schooling while others say their kids are bored and are asking for more from the schools.