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Jack Knox: ‘Last man standing’ from Dieppe raid dies at 97

Jack Knox: ‘Last man standing’ from Dieppe raid dies at 97

Ken Curry was the last man standing.
Premier resists limiting trips to Vancouver Island on May long weekend

Premier resists limiting trips to Vancouver Island on May long weekend

Premier John Horgan says he will consider a request by mayors to restrict ferry travel to Vancouver Island on the May long weekend, but he hopes such measures won’t be necessary by then.
(Video) Steveston community holds birthday parade for 85-year-old

(Video) Steveston community holds birthday parade for 85-year-old

An 85-year-old Richmond resident was given the birthday of a lifetime while still social distancing. Steveston resident Jack Tremeer, who just turned 85 on Tuesday, wasn’t sure what to expect when 12:30 p.m.
Richmond families find their groove with home schooling

Richmond families find their groove with home schooling

Three weeks ago, Linda Waithman wasn’t so confident about having her kids learning at home with in-class instruction suspended indefinitely, and she wonders whether next week things will go as smoothly.
Vancouver mayor says more community centres could open to homeless during pandemic

Vancouver mayor says more community centres could open to homeless during pandemic

B.C. minister Shane Simpson responsible for cross-ministry effort to help vulnerable in Downtown Eastside
Richmond finance group facing $37 million penalty

Richmond finance group facing $37 million penalty

A financial watchdog has ordered a group of companies and its founders – who have operations in Richmond – to pay $37 million in penalties.
'We try to protect our peoples' lives,' say Coquitlam janitors

'We try to protect our peoples' lives,' say Coquitlam janitors

The Mohammeds, who both work as janitors, say their job has taken on both a new importance and fear.
City of Richmond warns of scam demanding payment by wire service

City of Richmond warns of scam demanding payment by wire service

The City of Richmond is warning of an increase in scams and phishing emails – likely due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Point Roberts Race Week cancelled

Point Roberts Race Week cancelled

A high-profile sailing regatta set to make its debut in Point Roberts this summer has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the weekend, the organizers of Point Roberts Race Week announced the cancellation of the event.
As Magee Road fire wanes, District of Squamish cancels state of emergency

As Magee Road fire wanes, District of Squamish cancels state of emergency

Authorities have reclassified the Upper Squamish fire as 'under control'