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Richmondites stocking up amid coronavirus pandemic fears

Richmondites stocking up amid coronavirus pandemic fears

Shoppers were departing Richmond’s Costco on Friday with carts stacked to the brim with groceries, all because of fears over the spread of coronavirus.
Richmond chamber suggests return of HST

Richmond chamber suggests return of HST

Budget highlights and the state of the economy of B.C.
Coronavirus scare shuts down work at major Burnaby construction project

Coronavirus scare shuts down work at major Burnaby construction project

A major Burnaby development project has been shut down temporarily because of concerns a worker on site may have fallen ill with coronavirus.
Heron colony returns to Vancouver’s Stanley Park for 20th year in a row

Heron colony returns to Vancouver’s Stanley Park for 20th year in a row

Online Heron Cam gives the public a bird’s eye view of the resident Pacific Great Blue heron colony
Today marks 10 years since Canada got its Golden Goal in Vancouver

Today marks 10 years since Canada got its Golden Goal in Vancouver

NHLers reflect on a once-in-a-generation goal that netted Canada gold
Evo Car Share going offline this weekend to implement 'exciting changes'

Evo Car Share going offline this weekend to implement 'exciting changes'

Evo will be unavailable to users from 11:59 p.m. Saturday through noon Sunday
Richmond forecast calling for sun this weekend

Richmond forecast calling for sun this weekend

While there’s a 60 per cent chance of showers in the forecast for Friday, this weekend is looking brighter. The weather will clear early Saturday morning, according to Environment Canada, before warming up to a high of 9 C.
Approval of Surrey police board stirs up political hornet’s nest

Approval of Surrey police board stirs up political hornet’s nest

Mayor Doug McCallum announces Bob Rolls as founding city-appointed police board member while pro-RCMP residents’ group vows to keep fighting city hall and provincial government for a referendum
Distracted driving ticket costs the same as a trip to Whistler, says ICBC

Distracted driving ticket costs the same as a trip to Whistler, says ICBC

Not putting your phone down while driving could lead to a ticket that costs you the same amount as a weekend trip to Whistler. This month, ICBC and police officers are reminding drivers to “take a break” from their phones while on the roads.
300 trees cut in east Richmond

300 trees cut in east Richmond

The clear cutting of a long line of trees on River Road in east Richmond has upset local residents – Arline Trividic said it hurt to see the area where she would take her granddaughter to play by the river and where eagles would perch in the trees st