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How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland

How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland

Cities have largely used three tools: payment due date extensions; late payment penalty assistance; and lower overall tax rate increases
Alleged altercation between Richmond teacher, Delta police chief's wife, still under investigation

Alleged altercation between Richmond teacher, Delta police chief's wife, still under investigation

Surrey RCMP is continuing its investigation into an alleged altercation involving the wife of Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord that has set off a firestorm in the community.
Possible COVID-19 exposure on 4 flights into YVR

Possible COVID-19 exposure on 4 flights into YVR

Passengers who arrived on four recent flights into Vancouver International Airport are being warned of possible COVID-19 exposure.
Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol

Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park among sites as part of three-month trial that needs park board approval
Seafair Safeway growing its own produce and herbs in store

Seafair Safeway growing its own produce and herbs in store

A “cool” looking unit that grows everything from kale to cilantro has been installed in in Richmond’s Safeway Seafair. “People have been curious because the unit looks really cool,” said Winson Tam, assistant manager at Safeway Seafair.
McMath students receive top Girl Guides awards

McMath students receive top Girl Guides awards

Three Richmond students have been awarded top awards from the Girl Guides of Canada this year.
Richmond parent: 'so much pent up frustration and anxiety'

Richmond parent: 'so much pent up frustration and anxiety'

Richmond parent Gillian Burnett is expecting a “revolution” from families in September if instruction doesn’t improve in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: New tower at Richmond Hospital expected by 2024

Updated: New tower at Richmond Hospital expected by 2024

A new nine-floor acute care tower at Richmond Hospital will be larger than first envisioned two years ago, with several hundred million dollars added to the original budget, according to Premier John Horgan.
B.C. boosts July climate action tax credit by $450 due to COVID-19

B.C. boosts July climate action tax credit by $450 due to COVID-19

B.C. families will be getting a $450 boost to their climate action tax credit. The one-time boost will apply to the July tax credit payment.
Seniors offer affordable meals to all Richmond residents, even under 55

Seniors offer affordable meals to all Richmond residents, even under 55

The new seniors centre at the Minoru Centre for Active Living is providing low-cost takeout meals during the pandemic — priced the same for everyone regardless of age.