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B.C. minks test positive for the coronavirus on Fraser Valley farm

B.C. minks test positive for the coronavirus on Fraser Valley farm

The five cases were identified on a farm in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley only days after workers there tested positive for the SAR-CoV-2 virus
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One employee tests positive for COVID-19 at a Richmond restaurant

One employee tests positive for COVID-19 at a Richmond restaurant

The Chinese restaurant will be closed for further cleaning and sanitizing until later this month.
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Richmond MLA Yao hears from Richmond parents opposed to in-person learning

Richmond MLA Yao hears from Richmond parents opposed to in-person learning

Some richmond parents will meet NDP MLA Henry Yao on Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom to press the provincial government to offer online classes only for secondary and elementary school students.
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B.C.’s fentanyl market estimated to be up to $300M

B.C.’s fentanyl market estimated to be up to $300M

British Columbia’s illicit fentanyl market is conservatively estimated at upwards of $300 million, according to a unique study by local criminologists and drug experts. Dr. Martin Bouchard, a Simon Fraser University (SFU) criminologist, and Dr.
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Richmond lawyer leads young performers in virtual Christmas concert

Richmond lawyer leads young performers in virtual Christmas concert

The free concert will be open to the public Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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More beds added to Richmond emergency shelter

More beds added to Richmond emergency shelter

15 beds have been added to the Salvation Army’s Richmond Emergency Shelter for the winter season.
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Surrey hikes taxes 10.7% in controversial city budget

Surrey hikes taxes 10.7% in controversial city budget

Councillors square off at Surrey City Council over defining the precise nature of the municipal tax increases
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B.C. confirms 566 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 38,718

B.C. confirms 566 new cases of COVID-19, for total of 38,718

There have been 16 new COVID-19 related deaths
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Thrift store, Terra Nova walking tours highlighted by Richmond heritage awards

Thrift store, Terra Nova walking tours highlighted by Richmond heritage awards

Two heritage awards were announced on Monday for Richmond organizations.
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COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

COVID-19 update: B.C. formally extends provincial state of emergency

B.C. is already in the longest state of emergency in provincial history. Now, it has officially been in place for over 8 months.
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