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Richmond Cineplex theatre expected to re-open next month

Richmond Cineplex theatre expected to re-open next month

Richmond movie goers can expect to see SilverCity Riverport Cinemas re-opening as early as next month. Cineplex Inc.
Surrey shutters community centres, libraries and parks through summer to save money

Surrey shutters community centres, libraries and parks through summer to save money

With little to nothing in the reserve tank, Surrey city manager tries to shore up estimated $40 million net revenue shortfall due to COVID-19
Anti-racism 'chain' demonstration planned for Richmond

Anti-racism 'chain' demonstration planned for Richmond

A chain of people will be marching down No. 3 Road on Saturday afternoon – a physically distanced demonstration with a message about fighting racism.
Members owed millions as Steve Nash Fitness heads to court

Members owed millions as Steve Nash Fitness heads to court

A successful buyer for the fitness chain’s parent company has been identified, but not publicly named
'Pandemic fatigue': Canadians say they are physical distancing less

'Pandemic fatigue': Canadians say they are physical distancing less

A new study finds that a sizeable number of Canadians aren't as stringent about following certain behaviours aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
Local ride-hailing drivers call for crackdown of unregulated Chinese language apps

Local ride-hailing drivers call for crackdown of unregulated Chinese language apps

Last year at this time, the taxi industry was calling foul on the plethora of illegal riding hailing services chauffeuring people around and taking a good chunk of its business.
Richmond Ismailis take part in blood drive

Richmond Ismailis take part in blood drive

Blood donors from the Richmond Ismaili Muslim community took part in a two-week blood drive that coincided with National Blood Donor week last week.
Study finds depression linked to greater risk of heart disease

Study finds depression linked to greater risk of heart disease

People suffering from depression could be at greater risk of heart disease, according to a new study.
Trudeau says Iran isn't releasing black boxes from downed plane due to COVID-19

Trudeau says Iran isn't releasing black boxes from downed plane due to COVID-19

Iran says it cannot transfer the flight recorders from the Ukrainian passenger plane, shot down outside of Tehran earlier this year, to France due to COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.
Richmond councillor pushes to preserve Indigenous history

Richmond councillor pushes to preserve Indigenous history

Given global tensions around racism, Richmond City Coun. Chak Au says the time is right to highlight the history of First Nations in Richmond.