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ER visits to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver drop 40 per cent during pandemic

ER visits to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver drop 40 per cent during pandemic

Dr. Daniel Kalla says hospital ‘very safe,’ urges people with medical conditions to attend
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Richmond property taxes due July 2, but penalties deferred to Sept. 30

Richmond property taxes due July 2, but penalties deferred to Sept. 30

Richmond property taxes will be due on July 2 after all, but no one will be penalized for non-payment until Sept. 30. Richmond council agreed last week to move the property tax date to Sept.
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Richmond students compete in 'Isolympics'

Richmond students compete in 'Isolympics'

The pandemic may have deprived us of the Tokyo Olympics, but that didn’t stop some Richmond students taking part in the “Isolympics.
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Revenues keep dropping: Richmond chamber president

Revenues keep dropping: Richmond chamber president

Only half of businesses surveyed just before Easter by the BC Chamber of Commerce are expecting to reopen after the COVID-19-related restrictions are lifted.
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Les Leyne: As it loses $1M a day, B.C. Ferries has few options

Les Leyne: As it loses $1M a day, B.C. Ferries has few options

B.C. Ferries is losing more than $1 million a day and is trying to negotiate a way around a sticking point that could prevent the company from being eligible for federal aid.
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Revenue drop expected next year for Richmond schools

Revenue drop expected next year for Richmond schools

The Richmond School District is taking a conservative approach to next year’s budget given the COVID-19 situation, estimating $7 million less in revenue from international students.
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City of Richmond defends its actions in $7 million lawsuit

City of Richmond defends its actions in $7 million lawsuit

Long delays because of changes to design work and a rejigged tendering process for the Minoru Centre for Active Living are at the heart of a lawsuit between the builder, Stuart Olson, and the City of Richmond.
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In-class learning planned for vulnerable Richmond students

In-class learning planned for vulnerable Richmond students

A few more students might be attending Richmond schools as the school district looks to support “vulnerable learners.
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UV light could kill COVID in PPE masks, North Shore company says

UV light could kill COVID in PPE masks, North Shore company says

A North Vancouver company is poised to become the first in Canada certified to sterilize personal protective equipment using ultraviolet light to kill COVID-19 and any other germs that pose a threat to front-line workers and patients.
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Burnaby’s COVID-19 testing site a boon for local health: doctor

Burnaby’s COVID-19 testing site a boon for local health: doctor

The NOW was allowed a close-up view of the assessment and testing site in Central Park
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