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Richmond-based Chimo sees rise in calls to crisis line, rent bank due to COVID-19 pandemic

Richmond-based Chimo sees rise in calls to crisis line, rent bank due to COVID-19 pandemic

There has been a 25 per cent increase in calls to Chimo’s rent bank and crisis line, according to the organization’s executive director, as Richmond residents grapple with the effects of COVID-19.
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TransLink halts fare hike, trims service on bus routes

TransLink halts fare hike, trims service on bus routes

TransLink announced Saturday that it is reducing service on bus, SeaBus, and West Coast Express beginning Monday due to “low ridership and financial pressures.
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Social distancing remains problematic at local grocery stores

Social distancing remains problematic at local grocery stores

After Connie Huang nearly got pelted in the head, twice, by a package of spice, the grocery store cashier wrote the City of Richmond to ask how she is expected to maintain social distancing in her store if there are no bylaw officers around to enforc
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West Vancouver is collecting donated tablets to keep seniors connected during COVID-19 pandemic

West Vancouver is collecting donated tablets to keep seniors connected during COVID-19 pandemic

The District of West Vancouver has been stepping in to make sure that seniors in need can still stay connected with their community.
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City to vote on reducing credit card service fee for online property tax, utility payments

City to vote on reducing credit card service fee for online property tax, utility payments

Richmond city council will consider reducing credit card service fees to encourage online payments in light of current physical distancing and health guidelines. The service fee would be temporarily reduced from 1.
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Research organization wants ideas to beat virus pandemic

Research organization wants ideas to beat virus pandemic

A national research organization is calling on businesses to knock on its door if they have an idea to help combat COVID-19.
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Richmond resident voices concern over new condo walkthrough

Richmond resident voices concern over new condo walkthrough

Several Richmond condominium developments are moving ahead with inspection and walkthroughs, but one buyer worries about everyone’s safety with COVID-19 in mind.
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'Everything's changed' for Richmond teachers

'Everything's changed' for Richmond teachers

“Everything’s changed.” This was the message from Richmond Teachers’ Association president Liz Baverstock.
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City of Vancouver lays off 1,500 workers during pandemic, fears loss of $200 million in revenue

City of Vancouver lays off 1,500 workers during pandemic, fears loss of $200 million in revenue

Staff cuts spurred by closure of facilities, suspension of parking enforcement, city manager says
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UPDATE: Delta police ticket Burnaby, and Vancouver mask re-sellers

UPDATE: Delta police ticket Burnaby, and Vancouver mask re-sellers

Officers took procession of 5,360 masks in pair of seizures
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