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Steveston’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery adapting to COVID-19

Steveston’s Gulf of Georgia Cannery adapting to COVID-19

While it’s not known when the Gulf of Georgia Cannery will be able to reopen, the cannery society is looking at ways to adapt exhibit space and programming once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Richmond’s Chinese community weighs in on ‘Wuhan Diary’ debate

Richmond’s Chinese community weighs in on ‘Wuhan Diary’ debate

Subhead: Diary on life in lockdown could be used as political weapon, says local critic
‘Take heart,’ says Henry in message to grads of 2020

‘Take heart,’ says Henry in message to grads of 2020

Not many students have experienced – or will experience – what it is to graduate during a global pandemic, said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Saturday.
Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Hundreds of B.C. hairstylists, barbers sign petition to not be among first businesses to reopen

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says some sectors won't reopen until they're confident they can operate safely
Advice on a pandemic from a 105-year-old award winner

Advice on a pandemic from a 105-year-old award winner

Port Moody resident Mary Anne Cooper is humbled by her recent honour and says you, too can get through COVID-19 and the predicted economic fall-out
UPDATE: Police find missing Ladner girl

UPDATE: Police find missing Ladner girl

Delta police have announced Saturday morning via their social media feeds that they have found Clo Wheeler from Ladner. "The 14-year-old girl missing from Ladner has been located and is home safe," said police on its Twitter feed.
Richmond staff paint rocks

Richmond staff paint rocks

As part of the #RichmondHasHeart campaign, some city staff spent part of one work day painting decorative rocks – since then, they have continued on their own personal time, according to the city.
Burnaby prof’s device for COVID-19 patients gets FDA approval

Burnaby prof’s device for COVID-19 patients gets FDA approval

Burnaby Simon Fraser University professor Andy Hoffer hopes the SFU spinoff company he founded, Lungpacer Medical Inc.

Restaurants and bars get a break on liquor licences

The provincial government announced Friday that they would be temporarily deferring renewal charges for licenses expiring between now and June 30 until Sept. 30.
Richmond student wins $80,000 Schulich scholarship

Richmond student wins $80,000 Schulich scholarship

Rita Jin is pursuing her passion for learning – not just padding her resume.