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BBB warns of rental scams during COVID-19

BBB warns of rental scams during COVID-19

Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning renters to look out for rental scams that seem too good to be true.
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Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

Canadian Starbucks stores preparing to re-open for walk-ins

The crazy line-ups many of us have witnessed at Starbucks drive-thrus may be about to end. Starting this week, Starbucks Canada is preparing to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May.
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COVID-19 identified at Port Coquitlam chicken plant

COVID-19 identified at Port Coquitlam chicken plant

Sofina Foods Inc. is the second poultry plant in the Tri-Cities that has identified COVID-19 among its workers in the last week.
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International Guide Dog Day marked during uncertainty of pandemic

International Guide Dog Day marked during uncertainty of pandemic

Today (April 29)marks International Guide Dog Day and Delta-based charity BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to thank the community for the well wishes and encouragement that have accompanied donations over the past few weeks, and also for rallying b
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Richmond Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local high school students

Richmond Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local high school students

While the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the school year, nearly 40 Richmond students have received scholarships to support them once they begin their post-secondary education.
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Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

Free parking in Vancouver coming to an end

City manager warns council that revenues will not be at pre-pandemic levels
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Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Vancouver council unanimous in vote to cut 10 per cent from salaries

Cuts to 11 politicians’ salaries translates to $108,000 in savings
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China fears second wave of COVID-19 as imported cases from Russia grow

China fears second wave of COVID-19 as imported cases from Russia grow

A spike in COVID-19 cases in the Chinese city of Suifenhe, located on the border with Russia, has turned that city into China’s latest pandemic "battleground.
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Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Canadian meat supply: Feds ‘very much on this issue,’ says Trudeau

Prime Minister won't commit to mandating meat-processing plants stay open
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Richmond-based London Drugs helps local small businesses sell products during COVID-19

Richmond-based London Drugs helps local small businesses sell products during COVID-19

London Drugs will be dedicating shelf space in select stores to small businesses that have had to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Richmond-based company announced Tuesday.
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