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Empress Hotel eyes late-June reopening

Empress Hotel eyes late-June reopening

The Fairmont Empress, Victoria’s grand hotel and most famous landmark, is expected to reopen in late June, but a specific date and the extent of service it will provide is still unclear.
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Updated: Richmond council pushes for chickens on farmland and residential areas

Updated: Richmond council pushes for chickens on farmland and residential areas

Joanne Fisher has been raising heritage chickens in east Richmond for dozens of years and, while she likes the eggs, she said just raising chickens brings her joy.
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Richmond RCMP looking to reunite lost keys with owner

Richmond RCMP looking to reunite lost keys with owner

Did you lose a large ring of keys? If so, Richmond RCMP is looking for you. The keys were found around 8 a.m.
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REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz A 250 a sporty hatchback unique to Canada

REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz A 250 a sporty hatchback unique to Canada

For the sixth consecutive year in a row, Mercedes-Benz has been Canada’s top selling luxury manufacturer – clearly, they are doing something right as a new decade begins.
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Dress for Success aims to help pandemic-hit women

Dress for Success aims to help pandemic-hit women

Program provides help in accessing assistance, food, counselling
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UPDATE: Canadian officials now recommend wearing non-medical face masks

UPDATE: Canadian officials now recommend wearing non-medical face masks

The directive comes as B.C. residents and businesses look to a re-open under the province’s Phase 2 easing of restrictions.
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PNE offering a party in a box

PNE offering a party in a box

The beloved summer tradition that is the PNE will not be happening this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a bit of the tradition at home.
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First step launched to re-open Richmond's public amenities

First step launched to re-open Richmond's public amenities

Outdoor recreation facilities are the first to be re-opened as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
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New Westminster hospital adds 'germ-killing' robots for hot spots

New Westminster hospital adds 'germ-killing' robots for hot spots

Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster is enlisting another weapon in its fight against COVID-19.
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B.C.’s biggest mall - Burnaby’s Metrotown - reopens for business

B.C.’s biggest mall - Burnaby’s Metrotown - reopens for business

People get haircuts
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