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B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

B.C. adds 3,400 jobs in January, but snowy weather hurts workers

What happened: B.C.’s unemployment rate fell notably last month, while the province added jobs to the workforce Why it matters: The West Coast had been on a losing skid throughout much of 2019 B.C.
Coronavirus: 'Value'-added face masks in Richmond

Coronavirus: 'Value'-added face masks in Richmond

And now this... Value Village on Richmond's Granville Avenue is the latest business to be affected by the concern over the coronavirus. The second-hand store is apparently offering a free face mask for every $30 you spend.
If re-elected, former Richmond MP could have faced sanctions

If re-elected, former Richmond MP could have faced sanctions

If he had been re-elected, former MP Joe Peschisolido could have faced sanctions from Parliament for not disclosing his private interests.
UPDATED: Judge chides City of Surrey, halts ticketing of Uber vehicles

UPDATED: Judge chides City of Surrey, halts ticketing of Uber vehicles

City must pay company's court costs, judge rules

Vagramov, media at odds over release of 'alternative measures' details in sex assault case

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov is opposing a petition from Lower Mainland media outlets to access court documents related to the alternative measures program he completed as part of his sexual assault case.
Richmond could see strong winds Friday, Saturday: Environment Canada

Richmond could see strong winds Friday, Saturday: Environment Canada

Hold onto your hats: Richmond could see winds of up to 70 km/h Friday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of Metro Vancouver, including Richmond.
Money seized in Richmond arrest

Money seized in Richmond arrest

Almost $10,000, seized by Richmond RCMP from a man leaving Water Cube last August, is claimed by police to be proceeds of crime. On a patrol last August at the establishment on No. 3 Road, RCMP ran the plate of a 2018 Acura.
Drivers convicted in Burnaby crash that killed 14-year-old exchange student

Drivers convicted in Burnaby crash that killed 14-year-old exchange student

Two men have been found guilty of driving without due care and attention in connection with the death of 14-year-old Fernanda Girotto at a Burnaby crosswalk two years ago. On the morning of Jan.
City of Surrey lawyer downplays Mayor Doug McCallum’s role in fining Uber

City of Surrey lawyer downplays Mayor Doug McCallum’s role in fining Uber

Councillor Linda Annis says bylaw officers didn’t craft a ticketing campaign against Uber drivers on their own
Coronavirus: Two more people tested positive in Vancouver Coastal Health region

Coronavirus: Two more people tested positive in Vancouver Coastal Health region

Four people in the area are now confirmed as having the virus, which has killed 566 people, mostly in China