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Canada Revenue Agency announces three new temporary income supports

Canada Revenue Agency announces three new temporary income supports

Canadian workers who are sick or unable to work because they need take care of their kids due to COVID-19 may be eligible for the government’s new temporary income supports.
Lawsuits prevent Richmond from reciting land acknowledgment: Mayor

Lawsuits prevent Richmond from reciting land acknowledgment: Mayor

Two lawsuits with First Nations groups are preventing the City of Richmond from doing a land acknowledgement before council meetings, according to Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
BC Liberals bring back 10-lane bridge plan

BC Liberals bring back 10-lane bridge plan

A new eight-lane tunnel or a 10-lane bridge – these are the dueling visions to fix gridlock at the George Massey crossing of the two parties vying for power in the provincial election.
Surrey commemorates Komagata Maru, explores systemic racism

Surrey commemorates Komagata Maru, explores systemic racism

Council agrees to investigate alleged systemic racism through consultation process
Nearly half of parents willing to accept less rigorous testing of COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly half of parents willing to accept less rigorous testing of COVID-19 vaccine

A new study from researchers at the University of British Columbia reveals many parents are willing to accept less rigorous testing and expedited approval of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Richmond RCMP cracking down on distracted driving

Richmond RCMP cracking down on distracted driving

For the next few weeks, Richmond RCMP will be out on the road targeting distracted drivers and encouraging good habits behind the wheel.
Here is what to do if you see someone without a mask on transit

Here is what to do if you see someone without a mask on transit

Earlier this week, a fight on a public transit bus in Surrey broke out over a disagreement about a face mask.
Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Testing rates among young people have gone up significantly since students returned to class, but positive testing numbers remain very low
Richmond council supports 'no mask, no service' at city facilities

Richmond council supports 'no mask, no service' at city facilities

“No shoes, no shirt, no service” is morphing into “no mask, no service” at most of Richmond’s public facilities.
'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession

'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession

Across Canada, 5.5 million workers had their jobs impacted by the economic shutdown. Anxiety hits people whether they have a job or not: employed people often worry their jobs will be the next to go