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COVID-19: WestJet suspending international, transborder flights for 30 days

COVID-19: WestJet suspending international, transborder flights for 30 days

The airline says it will be operating repatriation flights with the Canadian government
Richmond theatre closing 'temporarily' due to COVID-19

Richmond theatre closing 'temporarily' due to COVID-19

Richmond residents with plans to watch movies at a theatre will have to make alternative plans.
COVID-19: Richmond community facilities shutting down as of Tuesday

COVID-19: Richmond community facilities shutting down as of Tuesday

Community centres, the Oval, swimming pools, arenas, arts facilities and heritage buildings in Richmond will all be closed as of Monday night to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) – but child care and some limited seniors services will conti
Richmond fire at Mitchell Island on Monday afternoon

Richmond fire at Mitchell Island on Monday afternoon

A fire broke out on Mitchell Island in Richmond Monday afternoon. Matt Blair, who was passing by, said the lumber plant was on fire with flames visible from Knight Street Bridge.
Richmond media organization faces COVID-19 backlash after airing “stockpiling body bags”

Richmond media organization faces COVID-19 backlash after airing “stockpiling body bags”

Fairchild TV, a Richmond-based Chinese language media organization, has faced backlash after airing a coronavirus-related news clip over the weekend.
Three COVID-19 cases in Richmond

Three COVID-19 cases in Richmond

Council committee votes unanimously to shut down most City of Richmond facilities
Traffic alert: Avoid Richmond's Bridgeport Road

Traffic alert: Avoid Richmond's Bridgeport Road

An accident has traffic on Bridgeport Road blocked both ways west of Shell Road. Traffic reports are advising avoiding the area from both directions for the time being.
Grouse and Seymour ski hills to close

Grouse and Seymour ski hills to close

All three North Shore mountains shut down as of Monday evening
Decision to keep trade routes open during COVID-19 outbreak shows delicate balancing act

Decision to keep trade routes open during COVID-19 outbreak shows delicate balancing act

The ever-expanding global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has now led to Canada closing its borders to foreigners (American citizens excluded), but experts note that Ottawa’s call to keep trade open makes sense in the bid to balance Canadians’ health a
Vancouver shuts down community centres, libraries over coronavirus

Vancouver shuts down community centres, libraries over coronavirus

Downtown Eastside task force responding to low-income residents