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Richmond cracks down on businesses flouting provincial orders

Richmond cracks down on businesses flouting provincial orders

The City of Richmond is ramping up consequences for businesses that aren’t complying with provincial health orders in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Vancouver bike stores fighting through COVID-19, eager to be declared essential service

Vancouver bike stores fighting through COVID-19, eager to be declared essential service

Metro Vancouver bike stores are reporting "good" levels of business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but owners admit that the spectre of uncertainty remains as the province considers shutting down non-essential businesses.
ICBC licence renewal, payment deferrals available during COVID-19

ICBC licence renewal, payment deferrals available during COVID-19

ICBC is offering phone-in and online services for drivers who need to renew their driver’s licences or defer payments while maintaining physical distancing requirements.
B.C. closes 17 parks, including in Squamish, effective immediately

B.C. closes 17 parks, including in Squamish, effective immediately

Province blocks access after public's refusal to social distance
B.C. COVID-19 figures rise to 617, up 145

B.C. COVID-19 figures rise to 617, up 145

B.C. now has 617 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up 145 from Sunday night. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s chief medical health officer, revealed, however, on Tuesday afternoon that there were no new deaths related to the virus. In B.C.
New service offers free online doctor consultation in B.C.

New service offers free online doctor consultation in B.C.

A new free service connecting patients with healthcare professionals in British Columbia is now available. Medimap launched a new service Tuesday that can connect patients across B.C. with an available walk-in clinic doctor over secure video call.
Construction workers complain of conditions that could spread COVID-19

Construction workers complain of conditions that could spread COVID-19

Squamish lawyer says contract obligations may require them to stay on job
Richmond-based RAPS calls for veterinary care to be declared essential

Richmond-based RAPS calls for veterinary care to be declared essential

The Regional Animal Protection Society, which operates the RAPS Animal Hospital in Richmond, has sent an urgent letter to the B.C. government asking them to recognize veterinary care as an essential service.

Teen stabbed in Port Moody Sunday

“Investigators do not believe this was a random act,” Port Moody Police said

Search still on for missing Burnaby boater in Coquitlam

Body of missing man has not been found after March 14 accident in the Pitt River in which a 26-year-old woman was killed