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Outbreak should not affect elective surgeries at Richmond Hospital: Meena Dawar

Outbreak should not affect elective surgeries at Richmond Hospital: Meena Dawar

Because the COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond Hospital is in the medical unit, not the surgical unit, Richmond’s medical health officer, Dr. Meena Dawar, doesn’t think it will affect the reintroduction of elective surgeries.
Suspected weapon possession led to Richmond neighbourhood lockdown

Suspected weapon possession led to Richmond neighbourhood lockdown

The police incident which had a Richmond neighbourhood locked down for the best part of Tuesday was in connection to an alleged weapon possession inside a home.
Investigation into fatal crash underway

Investigation into fatal crash underway

The cause of Sunday’s fatal air crash in Kamloops, is not yet known but an investigation is already underway. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were in B.C. as part of their Operation Inspiration tour. Public affairs officer Capt.
RCMP identify mom of infant abandoned in Port Coquitlam

RCMP identify mom of infant abandoned in Port Coquitlam

Investigation is continuing and baby is now in government care
Steveston men line street for a haircut

Steveston men line street for a haircut

Clearly, there are many people in Steveston in dire need of getting their locks trimmed. According to Iain Mackelworth, one man was waiting outside his Steveston Barbers shop at 6:40 a.m.
Richmond restaurant icon, 'gentlemen' dies, age 98

Richmond restaurant icon, 'gentlemen' dies, age 98

"Mr. Cross was the gentlest, sweetest soul. He took such good care of his wife and he never had a bad word to say about anyone.
Richmond parks filled with people during long weekend

Richmond parks filled with people during long weekend

Warm weather and sunshine was an indulgence many people couldn’t wait to enjoy during the Victoria Day long weekend.
Richmond councillor pushes for stand against racism

Richmond councillor pushes for stand against racism

Richmond city Coun. Chak Au wants council to take a stand against racism.
COVID-19 scuttles Richmond couple's wedding plans

COVID-19 scuttles Richmond couple's wedding plans

Andreas and Hendrika Russell had chosen Victoria Day to say “I do” to each other with 250 friends and family to attend their ceremony and reception. Then came COVID-19.
Richmond eyes expanding patio space for food establishments

Richmond eyes expanding patio space for food establishments

As restrictions in restaurants, cafes and pubs ease up this week, Richmond city council will look at expediting permits for patios and keeping permitting costs low.