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Owner of Burnaby's biggest mall, Metropolis, lays off staff

Owner of Burnaby's biggest mall, Metropolis, lays off staff

The owner of Burnaby’s biggest mall has laid off about 50 people, as it continues efforts to turn around the performance of its shopping centres.
Richmond councillor wants provincial mask mandate

Richmond councillor wants provincial mask mandate

Coun. Chak Au wants Richmond city council to push the province to mandate masks in all indoor public spaces.
5 more Richmond schools flagged for COVID-19 exposures

5 more Richmond schools flagged for COVID-19 exposures

Five more Richmond schools have reported COVID-19 exposures. The affected schools are Hugh McRoberts secondary, Kingswood elementary, Steveston-London secondary, Mitchell elementary and A.R.
Today is World Toilet Day

Today is World Toilet Day

Today, Nov. 19, is World Toilet Day apparently and it’s no joke. It is, in fact, an official United Nations international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. According to the U.N., worldwide, 4.
COVID-19 gargle test now available for adults at Richmond testing locations

COVID-19 gargle test now available for adults at Richmond testing locations

A saline gargle test is now available for adults in the Vancouver Coastal Health region – which includes Richmond – who need to get a COVID-19 test.
Richmond parents call for extension of remote learning options

Richmond parents call for extension of remote learning options

An online petition, created by a group of Richmond parents, is calling on B.C.’s education minister to consider extending the Transitional Learning Program (TLP).
Vancouver voters support ward system, tougher nomination rules: poll

Vancouver voters support ward system, tougher nomination rules: poll

More than two years have passed since the last time voters in British Columbia participated in a municipal election.
Photos: Six suspects arrested in multiple Richmond drug busts

Photos: Six suspects arrested in multiple Richmond drug busts

Fentanyl, illicit cannabis marijuana, firearms, cash and high-end items were seized at three alleged drug labs.
Surrey proposes tax hikes and more debt

Surrey proposes tax hikes and more debt

Proposed budget sees tax hikes across the board as police transition costs soar and Newton is set to get a new community centre
These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

These are the most common 'exposure settings' for COVID-19 spread in B.C.

New figures show two top locations for coronavirus transmission in B.C. with one key exception when age is considered in those infected