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Like B.C. society in general, BC Parks is taking a phased approach to its reopening plans. Following the re-opening of most provincial parks for day use on May 14, BC Parks has released plans to once again allow overnight camping this summer.

As restrictions for restaurants, cafes and pubs eased this week, Richmond city council took steps to allow them to expand patio spaces and make it easier to serve alcohol. In Phase 2 of B.C.

North Shore Rescue is warning the public about a young black bear getting too close for comfort on the trails around Grouse Mountain and Mount Fromme. Most bears prefer a wide berth, but some adolescents can be a bit more social, bordering on pushy.

One of Richmond’s most popular fish ‘n’ chip spots is vigorously denying any wrongdoing after its ramp over Steveston Harbour collapsed almost three years ago.

The Motor Vehicle Act defines excessive speeding as going over 40 km/h above the speed limit.

The Richmond School District is asking all parents to fill out an online survey to determine exactly how many students will be returning to in-class learning in June. The survey was posted on Tuesday and responses are needed by Thursday at 4 p.m.

A reduced Maritime Festival proposed by Richmond city staff was nixed by council on Monday, adding to several other events and festivals already on the chopping block due to COVID-19 physical distancing measures.

With more people heading back to work as B.C. begins to slowly reopen its economy, TransLink says it is looking to grow a culture around wearing face masks on public transit.

City’s growing downtown precinct dealt significant blow as recreation facility cancelled due to $35 million funding gap

Richmond RCMP is investigating an incident outside the 7-Eleven on Steveston Highway that attracted a large police presence. Social media was awash Monday evening with reports of a “mass brawl” at around 10 p.m.