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Opinion: The myth behind wearing a mask

Opinion: The myth behind wearing a mask

Our knowledge of COVID-19 and how it spreads continues to evolve. Now that we’ve entered our second wave, let’s clear up four endemic COVID confusions.
Vehicle incident on Highway 91 Monday morning

Vehicle incident on Highway 91 Monday morning

Motorists should expect delays as a vehicle incident is causing heavy congestion heading in Richmond early Monday morning.
Steveston-Richmond East MP elected as chair of Canada-Hong Kong friendship group

Steveston-Richmond East MP elected as chair of Canada-Hong Kong friendship group

Steveston-Richmond East MP Kenny Chiu was elected as the chair of the Canada-Hong Kong Parliamentary Friendship Group when the newly reinstated group held their first annual general meeting on Oct. 15.
Clouds and cool evenings approaching this week in Richmond

Clouds and cool evenings approaching this week in Richmond

It’s time to say goodbye to the weekend sun as clouds and cooler evenings are in the forecast for this week in Richmond.
Richmond landscaping truck stolen, crashed

Richmond landscaping truck stolen, crashed

A man has been arrested after apparently stealing a landscaping truck in Richmond and then crashing it into a nearby ditch. Richmond Mounties were called to the 8000 block of Spires Gate, near Westminster Highway and Cooney road, around 11:40 a.m.
Swimwear giant closes Richmond store forever as company goes bankrupt

Swimwear giant closes Richmond store forever as company goes bankrupt

Swimwear brand Swimco Group, which had operated a store in Richmond's biggest mall, is shutting down, citing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Swimco has permanently closed its Richmond Centre store.
Court action aims to remove Vancouver city councillor from office

Court action aims to remove Vancouver city councillor from office

Green Party’s Michael Wiebe facing challenge from residents over conflict-of-interest case
Former Richmond police chief to testify at money-laundering inquiry

Former Richmond police chief to testify at money-laundering inquiry

A very interesting line-up of witnesses has been announced for the resumption next week of the public inquiry into money-laundering in B.C. Starting on Monday, Oct. 26, the inquiry – which was postponed due to the snap B.C.
Pride flag fight cost Langley $62,000

Pride flag fight cost Langley $62,000

City report notes price tag of two-year defence against claim that LGBTQ+rainbow flag is discriminatory
Vancouver council approves free year-round parking for veterans

Vancouver council approves free year-round parking for veterans

Trial to begin next month with parking meters and potentially at city-run facilities