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Coronavirus update: B.C. doctor calls for calm in the Chinese community

Coronavirus update: B.C. doctor calls for calm in the Chinese community

B.C.'s top medical health official has urged the Lower Mainland's Chinese community to go about their business, despite the coronavirus death toll topping 1,000. Dr.
Man arrested in Richmond on Canada-wide warrant for robbery

Man arrested in Richmond on Canada-wide warrant for robbery

A man with a Canada-wide warrant for robbery was arrested in Richmond, after RCMP spotted him allegedly trying door handles of parked cars in the city centre.
Lieutenant-governor reads throne speech as protesters gather outside B.C. legislature

Lieutenant-governor reads throne speech as protesters gather outside B.C. legislature

The traditional prorogation of the last session was delayed at the legislature today but the opening of the spring session went ahead despite protesters blocking the entrances to the building. Lt.-Gov.
Oscar winner launched his career after high school in Coquitlam

Oscar winner launched his career after high school in Coquitlam

A small piece of the four Oscars won Sunday night by the Korean film Parasite was forged in the Tri-Cities.
Steveston heritage building repairs considered 'risky'

Steveston heritage building repairs considered 'risky'

Fixing the Phoenix Net Loft in Steveston is considered a “risky project,” which might drive the cost significantly higher than originally anticipated. A budget was approved two years ago to fix the heritage site for $11.5 million.
Coquitlam teens sleep out doors for homeless youth

Coquitlam teens sleep out doors for homeless youth

A group of Gleneagle secondary school students will spend a night sleeping outdoors and are asking for donations for Covenant House
Coronavirus: Risk to Canadians still "low"

Coronavirus: Risk to Canadians still "low"

The risk to Canadians from coronavirus “continues to be low,” according to Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam.
Coronavirus: Richmond family keeping daughter off school amid fears

Coronavirus: Richmond family keeping daughter off school amid fears

The fears over the spread of coronavirus has led to one Richmond family keeping their daughter off school, even though they haven’t been to China recently.
Vandalized Sea to Sky Gondola to restart after $5-million, six-month disruption

Vandalized Sea to Sky Gondola to restart after $5-million, six-month disruption

$2 million for new cable and cabins, millions in lost revenue resulting from vandalism
Lyft expands operations into Richmond

Lyft expands operations into Richmond

The ride-hailing service Lyft has now expanded its operations to Richmond, two weeks after approval from the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB). Uber was running already on the first day after it was approved by the PTB on Jan.