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Richmond expecting sunny days ahead

Richmond expecting sunny days ahead

Sun and warm weather will continue throughout the week with slight clouds to make appearances next weekend. From Sunday to Thursday, full sunshine is expected with temperatures as high as 16 and a low of 3.
Newborns behind glass as COVID-19 forces isolation

Newborns behind glass as COVID-19 forces isolation

Visits with baby Henry must be conducted on the front porch as family stays in quarantine as part of province-wide measures to stop the spread of the deadly virus
Pandemic sparks flurry of calls from jail for bail

Pandemic sparks flurry of calls from jail for bail

In the past month, Victoria criminal lawyer Mike Munro has been besieged by calls from clients at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre who want to get bail as quickly as possible. “They’re worried,” Munro said.
Canadian navy crews quarantined or at sea

Canadian navy crews quarantined or at sea

The Royal Canadian Navy is in the midst of a coronavirus-readiness response called Operation Laser. A Department of National Defence spokesperson said navy crews are being kept quarantined or at sea to remain ready to be deployed.
Port Coquitlam family narrowly escapes blaze, receives over $17,000 within hours

Port Coquitlam family narrowly escapes blaze, receives over $17,000 within hours

A Port Coquitlam family who narrowly escaped an early morning fire in their home has received overwhelming support from the community.
Discrimination complaint filed after alleged ‘old China man’ insults at Richmond golf club

Discrimination complaint filed after alleged ‘old China man’ insults at Richmond golf club

A man alleges he was discriminated against almost daily during the two-year period he worked at Quilchena Golf and Country Club, according to a submission to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
Asian grocery giant’s 1st Burnaby store just opened its doors

Asian grocery giant’s 1st Burnaby store just opened its doors

When it comes to store openings, the timing on this one was not what this company could have ever expected.
Family gathers on street to celebrate West Vancouver veteran's 97th birthday

Family gathers on street to celebrate West Vancouver veteran's 97th birthday

For as long as Glen Harrison has lived with his wife in Horseshoe Bay, he’s loved sitting in his chair by the window and looking out at the bustling street and glimmering views of Howe Sound.
Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

Protective gear shortage a 'crisis' for B.C. seniors' care providers: SafeCare BC

A non-profit organization says the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in B.C.’s long-term care homes, assisted living, and home and community care is a “crisis.
Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

Family court orders stand during COVID-19 crisis

Family court orders stand even during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a B.C. provincial judge, but common sense should prevail and there should be no risk to the child.