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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and NatureServe Canada have released a new report identifying over 300 plant and animals species that exist only in Canada – two of which can be found around Richmond.

Provincial officials claim COVID-19 as reason for shutting down in-person open houses

Thousands have signed an online petition calling for the province’s solicitor general to make body cameras mandatory for all Mounties in B.C. As of 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 18,180 people, and counting, had signed the change.org petition.

“At least you are not trapped in a third-world country.” That’s the response a Tsawwassen couple received from an embassy official in Hawaii as they tried for two months to get back home.

But the poll also found a majority supporting small and local businesses, while avoiding those who reportedly treated workers unfairly during the pandemic.

Activist tells German news outlet that Hong Kong authorities’ decision to ban vigil this year was attempt to appease Chinese government

Two Steveston businesses have been approved for expanded patios, allowing them to let more customers in now with COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions in place. The Porthole and Steveston Built Local Taphouse and Grill, both located on No.

The Richmond Board of Education is considering adding $1.5 million to its budget for enhanced cleaning in school next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased demands for sanitization.

One person in Richmond has been fined $1,000 under the federal Quarantine Act, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed. However, the agency would not provide further details on the case.

"It will be a different hiking experience than usual."