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COVID-19 update coming to Richmond council Monday

COVID-19 update coming to Richmond council Monday

Dr. Meena Dewar, Richmond’s medical health officer, will give an update on the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation at the Richmond council meeting on Monday (March 23) at 7 p.m. – the meeting will also be livestreamed.
Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

Mario's Quarantine Diary, Day 4: Trying to contain the fear

The barrage of bad news associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on everyone stuck inside. Meanwhile, why doesn't Nunavut have an NHL team?
PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID-19 aid package

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 'extraordinary measures' include extending tax deadlines, wage subsidies and income support, moratorium on student loan payments
COVID-19: Move to close U.S.-Canada border

COVID-19: Move to close U.S.-Canada border

Just two days after the prime minister made an exception for travel between Canada and the U.S.
Update: List of Richmond stores, restaurants closed due to COVID-19

Update: List of Richmond stores, restaurants closed due to COVID-19

Richmond stores and restaurants are taking action as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, announced on Monday that gatherings are limited to 50 people and to promote safe distancing.
How Vancouver film and TV workers are responding to COVID-19

How Vancouver film and TV workers are responding to COVID-19

Riverdale was the first production to close up shop in the wake of COVID-19, but by the end of last week, virtually every other production in town had done the same.
COVID-19: Richmond chamber staff work from home

COVID-19: Richmond chamber staff work from home

On Tuesday, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce was on day one of social distancing, doing its part to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19: Richmond Food Bank cuts back on distribution

COVID-19: Richmond Food Bank cuts back on distribution

The Richmond Food Bank will be handing out pre-packaged hampers and cancelling their offsite distribution in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
ICBC suspending road tests due to COVID-19

ICBC suspending road tests due to COVID-19

ICBC has announced that all driver road tests are cancelled starting March 17 to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus). The decision follows public health authorities’ recommendation to be vigilant around social distancing.
10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

10 live webcams for armchair travellers stuck at home due to COVID-19

Whether you’re self-isolating or quarantined at home, these live webcams will keep you and the kids entertained for hours