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KPU cancels convocation amid coronavirus pandemic

KPU cancels convocation amid coronavirus pandemic

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has announced that their spring convocation has been cancelled. The decision was made Thursday afternoon following an announcement that day by B.C. Health Officer Dr.
One person dead, one missing after boat capsizes in Pitt River near Coquitlam

One person dead, one missing after boat capsizes in Pitt River near Coquitlam

A massive search continues Saturday evening after five people capsized in a boat in the Pitt River northeast of Coquitlam Saturday morning, March 14
Richmond council to vote on signing UN pledge in support of refugees

Richmond council to vote on signing UN pledge in support of refugees

Richmond council will vote next week on whether to sign the United Nations Cities #WithRefugees pledge. Nearly 3,500 of Richmond residents are refugees, according to the 2016 census, many of whom came from Afghanistan, Vietnam, China, Iran and Iraq.
Whistler Blackcomb to close from March 15 to 22 over COVID-19 concerns

Whistler Blackcomb to close from March 15 to 22 over COVID-19 concerns

All Vail Resorts' North American mountains to close for one week while officials assess rest of season
UPDATED: Medical emergency shuts down Expo Line service

UPDATED: Medical emergency shuts down Expo Line service

Braid Station is closed until further notice and there is no service between Sapperton and Lougheed Stations
New jury trials on hold until end of May in B.C. due to COVID-19

New jury trials on hold until end of May in B.C. due to COVID-19

Jury selection has been cancelled everywhere in B.C. until the end of May as a result of the rapidly evolving situation with the COVID-19 virus, the Supreme Court announced Friday. In criminal cases, an accused can elect to be tried by judge alone.
B.C. reports 9 new cases of coronavirus, for total of 73

B.C. reports 9 new cases of coronavirus, for total of 73

Dr. Bonnie Henry also dissuaded B.C. residents from 'anxiety-provoked purchasing'
Only a handful of people travelling after global travel advisory issued: Richmond travel agent

Only a handful of people travelling after global travel advisory issued: Richmond travel agent

Phone lines clogged as travellers try to cancel with airlines, many concerned about two-week quarantine
Update: Massey Tunnel now re-open

Update: Massey Tunnel now re-open

Update: The Massey Tunnel is now re-open in both directions. Original story below: The Massey Tunnel is down to one lane northbound following a multi-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. The crash occurred at the north end of the tunnel.
Canucks commit to helping part-time arena employees during NHL stoppage

Canucks commit to helping part-time arena employees during NHL stoppage

‘The program will be based on individual need, to avoid financial hardship during this unexpected employment disruption’