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Union workers lost hours when Spud moved work to non-union Burnaby subsidiary: LRB

Union workers lost hours when Spud moved work to non-union Burnaby subsidiary: LRB

A union accusing the East Vancouver grocery delivery business Spud of purposely moving work away from its union shop to a wholly owned non-union subsidiary in Burnaby has won its case in front of the B.C. Labour Relations Board.
Massey Tunnel lane blocked, traffic in Richmond on Tuesday

Massey Tunnel lane blocked, traffic in Richmond on Tuesday

Closure of the northbound lane in the Massey Tunnel is causing traffic delays on Tuesday morning. According to a Twitter post, the right lane is currently blocked with crews at the scene. Northbound traffic on Highway 99 is backed up to 64 Street.
Safeguarding your online accounts should be a top priority, says BBB

Safeguarding your online accounts should be a top priority, says BBB

Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid cyberattacks
Ladner World War II soldier remembered on V-J Day's 75th anniversary

Ladner World War II soldier remembered on V-J Day's 75th anniversary

MacPherson family pays tribute to their late husband and father
Car sets ablaze on Gilbert Road in Richmond

Car sets ablaze on Gilbert Road in Richmond

A car on fire on Gilbert Road sent a plume of black smoke into the sky on Sunday evening, visible a couple kilometres away. Both Richmond Fire-Rescue and the RCMP were on scene at the blaze, and the fire was quickly extinguished by fire crews.
More flights flagged for COVID-19 exposure

More flights flagged for COVID-19 exposure

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has added more domestic flights to its list of possible COVID-19 exposures. The list includes flights between Alberta and B.C. The flights are: Aug.
B.C.'s $300 crisis supplement extended until end of year

B.C.'s $300 crisis supplement extended until end of year

B.C. will continue to offer a $300 COVID-19 crisis supplement for low-income seniors, as well as financial support for provincial disability and income clients, the government announced on Monday.
Cougar near Qualicum Beach kills horse, showing stalking behaviours

Cougar near Qualicum Beach kills horse, showing stalking behaviours

A rural community near Qualicum Beach is living in fear for their pets and small children after a cougar killed a miniature pony in its pen last week.
Fake U.S. plate leads to arrests

Fake U.S. plate leads to arrests

An observant officer and resulting traffic stop led to the arrest of four people in Delta and the recovery of stolen mail. Delta police detailed the incident in a post on its Facebook page Monday afternoon. “Well that was different.
Masks now mandatory in some B.C. schools' high-traffic areas

Masks now mandatory in some B.C. schools' high-traffic areas

Students and staff in high schools and middle schools will be required to wear masks in high-traffic areas like in hallways and on buses in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19.