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2 new cases of COVID-19 in Richmond

2 new cases of COVID-19 in Richmond

The cases were reported between June 8 and June 21
No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

No COVID-19 deaths, outbreaks in Downtown Eastside shelters

Toronto has 125 active COVID-19 cases spread over seven shelters and recorded at least two deaths
Canadians sign petition seeking access to maintain cottages, boats in Point Roberts

Canadians sign petition seeking access to maintain cottages, boats in Point Roberts

Canadians with property in Point Roberts are signing an online petition in the hopes of being granted access to the American peninsula to perform routine maintenance. Aimed at government officials on both sides of the border, the change.
Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Police ‘street checks’ down 89% this year, Vancouver mayor says

Kennedy Stewart: ‘Time to bring the practice to a complete end’
Dumbbells as popular as toilet paper: fitness equipment in high demand during COVID-19

Dumbbells as popular as toilet paper: fitness equipment in high demand during COVID-19

In February and March, it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer now it’s weights and dumbbells selling out at a furious rate. Richmondite Kathy Wang had planned to buy dumbbells to keep herself in shape after being stuck at home for months.
Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

Vancouver trustees won’t suspend police school liaison program

But nine-member board unanimous in need for review of programs operated by VPD and RCMP
Richmond heritage restoration recognized provincially

Richmond heritage restoration recognized provincially

The restoration of the Edwardian Cottage in Terra Nova was recognized provincially for its design.
B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

B.C. moves to eliminate annual licence plate decals

If passed, Bill 20 will offer “flexibility” to decals, extending them beyond their one-year expiry date or even making them non-expiring.
Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

Canada among safest countries in the world from COVID-19: report

The global safety assessment report ranked Canada 12th overall, although in the area of healthcare system readiness, it sank to 37th
Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

Hiker rescued after night lost on Mount Seymour

A hiker who got trapped overnight in steep and snowy drainage on Mount Seymour this weekend was long-lined to safety Sunday morning by North Shore Rescue after spending a night on the mountain.