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KPU launches Giving Tuesday push for struggling students

KPU launches Giving Tuesday push for struggling students

The KPU Alumni Association (KPUAA) is playing a lead role in a campaign to raise much-needed funds to support students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).
Five-fold weekly increase of COVID-19 cases in Richmond

Five-fold weekly increase of COVID-19 cases in Richmond

COVID-19 cases in Richmond jumped significantly this week (Nov. 13-19) with 244 new cases reported by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), compared to just 48 new cases reported last week.
Surrey RCMP chief surprised by budget cuts; cites safety concerns

Surrey RCMP chief surprised by budget cuts; cites safety concerns

No transition agreement in place as proposed budget calls for 25% reduction to Surrey RCMP
Richmond COVID-19 testing site doubles capacity

Richmond COVID-19 testing site doubles capacity

A new Richmond COVID-19 testing site opened close to the airport on Saturday, replacing the one located on Gilbert Road in the parking lot of the Richmond Tennis Club.
Dog shot after lunging at Richmond RCMP officers

Dog shot after lunging at Richmond RCMP officers

A dog that was shot after lunging at police officers has died, according to Richmond RCMP. Police said they responded to an alleged break-and-enter in progress, at around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Fatal ‘industrial accident’ in Richmond: RCMP

Fatal ‘industrial accident’ in Richmond: RCMP

One person has died after an "industrial accident" in Richmond. Police were called to the 7600 block of No. 9 Road, near Dyke Road, on Thursday, for an "industrial accident with a fatality," according to a statement from Richmond RCMP.
Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

Dr. Henry makes masks mandatory in all indoor retail locations

B.C.'s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has leveraged the Emergency Act to mandate all staff and customers wear masks at indoor retail outlets.
Moving house - along the Fraser River in Richmond

Moving house - along the Fraser River in Richmond

Someone was spotted moving house in Richmond today. Not really newsworthy at all, unless you are literally moving your entire house, by barge, along the south arm of the Fraser River.
China’s consul exploits radio: former editor

China’s consul exploits radio: former editor

The retired editor-in-chief of Sing Tao Daily is urging the federal government to pass laws to stop the spread of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda within Richmond and across Canada’s local Chinese communities.
Update: Richmond pedestrian discharged from hospital after being hit by vehicle

Update: Richmond pedestrian discharged from hospital after being hit by vehicle

A Richmond pedestrian was sent to Richmond Hospital in “serious condition” after being hit by a car on Thursday morning. The male victim was struck by a car when crossing a marked crosswalk at Pendlebury Road at No. 1 Road around 10 a.m.