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Staff and patients at Burnaby Hospital had to be evacuated late Sunday night due to a fire. Burnaby firefighters were called to the hospital just after 10 p.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from several doors and windows.

Richmond residents in multiple areas will experience power outages as BC Hydro has scheduled repair and replacement work from Nov. 16 to 20.

There is no dedicated snitch line, but residents who notice neighbours or others not complying to the new rules set by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry can report them to Richmond Bylaws or Richmond RCMP's non-emergency line.

The narrative of some who are trying to downplay COVID-19 are that it only harms the elderly.

The BC Teachers’ Federation is urging Premier John Horgan to reduce class sizes to no more than 15 people in response to their concern with growing cases of COVID-19 in the Fraser Health region.

Richmond Secondary is reporting another COVID-19 exposure. The school sent a letter to families on Saturday, Nov. 14 informing them of the exposure.

Linda Reid was an MLA from 1991 to 2020

Seniors' advocates are calling for federal action to better protect vulnerable long-term care residents as COVID-19 cases escalate across the country.

With winter approaching and B.C. facing the possibility of more COVID-19 restrictions during the virus’ second wave, concerns are rising about a spike in domestic violence at home.

This holiday season will be unlike any other, but the simple gesture of giving a gift could help ease the loneliness felt by seniors who may be facing increased isolation due to COVID-19.