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New contract a 'relief' for Richmond teachers

New contract a 'relief' for Richmond teachers

Teachers have a ratified three-year contract with two-per-cent wage increases each year.
Delta fire, police team up for water rescue

Delta fire, police team up for water rescue

A pair of Delta firefighters are being praised for their swift actions literally rowing out to sea in a small boat to rescue two young boys earlier this week.
Sea Island school to remain closed in September

Sea Island school to remain closed in September

Sea Island elementary will still be closed as a K-3 school this fall, but there will be no school closure process - which would include public consultation - because adult education programs are still being offered in the building.
B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers now open for applications

B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers now open for applications

Over 16,000 people applied for the benefit within the first hour of opening
7-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by car in Coquitlam

7-year-old boy in critical condition after being hit by car in Coquitlam

The boy was hit in the Westwood Plateau neighbourhood Thursday evening.
A Burnaby resident has died after a COVID-19 diagnosis

A Burnaby resident has died after a COVID-19 diagnosis

A Burnaby resident has died just days after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The announcement was made in an email sent to the residents and families of New Vista Society, which operates a long-term care home in Burnaby.
Rent is due: worries about being able to pay

Rent is due: worries about being able to pay

Property managers, landlords and building owners are bracing for bad news today, as the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the economy is expected once again to disrupt the property rental market.
Food collected in Richmond during Ramadan

Food collected in Richmond during Ramadan

Ismaili Muslims in Richmond and around the Lower Mainland have two community-minded initiatives they will focusing on during the month of Ramadan - a food drive and a sewing campaign.
This cheeky show for seniors is taking place online this weekend

This cheeky show for seniors is taking place online this weekend

New West seniors interested in more than Elvis impersonators and karaoke
Cancer treatments continuing amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Cancer treatments continuing amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Cancer treatments are continuing despite the unprecedented measures implemented in the province to battle COVID-19, BC Cancer said Wednesday. “Cancer journeys have not stopped and neither have we,” said Dr.