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More flights through Vancouver flagged for COVID-19 exposure

More flights through Vancouver flagged for COVID-19 exposure

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has updated its list of public COVID-19 exposures, issuing warnings for nine additional flights through Vancouver. Alerts were issued for both domestic and international flights.
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Vancouver's Craigslist classifieds reveal confusing new reality of mask-wearing

Vancouver's Craigslist classifieds reveal confusing new reality of mask-wearing

Wearing a face mask 'saves lives' but it might hinder your love life
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COVID-19 case confirmed at another Richmond Centre store

COVID-19 case confirmed at another Richmond Centre store

Richmond Centre shopping mall is alerting its store owners and managers after one of the mall’s tenants reported a confirmed case of COVID-19. In a notice issued Friday, Sept.
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Transport Canada issues first $1,000 fines to air passengers who refuse face masks

Transport Canada issues first $1,000 fines to air passengers who refuse face masks

The federal ministry said two passengers - including one traveling from Vancouver to Calgary on a WestJet flight on July 7 - were issued the fines at $1,000 each for refusing to wear masks.
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City seeks to demolish ‘decorative wall’ on Richmond property blocking drainage network

City seeks to demolish ‘decorative wall’ on Richmond property blocking drainage network

The City of Richmond wants to demolish a “decorative wall” and watercourse crossing, which it says are unauthorized and obstructing an “integral part” of the city’s drainage network.
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Richmond School District to offer transition option for students in Grades 8, 9

Richmond School District to offer transition option for students in Grades 8, 9

Richmond School District has approved parents’ appeal to launch a transitional, remote learning option for students in Grades 8 and 9.
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West Van cops bust massive house party of up to 300 teens

West Van cops bust massive house party of up to 300 teens

Promoted event which drew hundreds of young people broke COVID-19 safety rules
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Majority of Richmond parents sending their kids back to class: Survey

Majority of Richmond parents sending their kids back to class: Survey

Most students in Richmond will be returning to in-class instruction next week, according to preliminary results from the school district’s survey.
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Richmond resident does happy dance after $50,000 scratch card win

Richmond resident does happy dance after $50,000 scratch card win

Richmond resident Howard Hepworth said he started doing the happy dance after scratching his Super Crossword ticket to $50,000. Hepworth was waiting to pick up his wife from work when he decided to pop into Seafair Smoke & Mixer at No.
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Delta police chief’s wife won’t be charged

Delta police chief’s wife won’t be charged

BC Prosecution Service says rather than charges, Lorraine Dubord will face alternative measures
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