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Richmond Mounties plan for the ‘unthinkable’

Richmond Mounties plan for the ‘unthinkable’

It can be hard to know how to plan for the “unthinkable.” Earthquakes, fires, gas leaks, active shooters, air craft emergencies and terrorism all may be hard to imagine, but they are some scenarios that Richmond Mounties say they plan for regularly.
No flu vaccine? Wear a mask when visiting the hospital

No flu vaccine? Wear a mask when visiting the hospital

Health care workers and visitors are asked to wear a mask while visiting Fraser Health facilities during flu season to prevent the spread of disease
Stories about Huawei's CFO arrest moderated on Chinese social media

Stories about Huawei's CFO arrest moderated on Chinese social media

Wechat shut down articles about Meng for “content violation”
Aggravation over sewer metering

Aggravation over sewer metering

Douglas Symons sought answers from city council over metered sewer charges he'd received.
Richmond MLA tight-lipped on Huawei ties, as telecom giant's boss is bailed

Richmond MLA tight-lipped on Huawei ties, as telecom giant's boss is bailed

An executive of Chinese telecom giant Huawei – arrested at YVR last week amid an extradition bid by the U.S. – has been released on $10 million bail. Wanzhou Meng, 46, was granted bail after a three-day hearing at the BC Supreme Court in Vancouver.
Free Wi-Fi coming to Lower Mainland transit

Free Wi-Fi coming to Lower Mainland transit

The days of racking up data charges on your phone by streaming music, video chatting or watching YouTube videos while on transit will soon be gone, as TransLink has announced it will launch free Wi-Fi for transit users across Metro Vancouver.
City of Richmond seeks public feedback as it vies for $10 million prize

City of Richmond seeks public feedback as it vies for $10 million prize

It’s morning. The alarm’s gone off and you reach for your phone – scrolling through notifications, reading messages, checking the news. An alert pops up to tell you about traffic delays, bill payment deadlines and weather alerts.
How to prepare for snow in Richmond

How to prepare for snow in Richmond

While Richmond’s weather forecast looks quite a bit more soggy than snowy, the city has announced its winter weather preparations in the event that flurries and freezing temperatures hit.
North Vancouver schools ditching honour roll

North Vancouver schools ditching honour roll

It’s report card week in North Vancouver. But this year, there are fewer students than ever on the school district’s honour roll. That’s not because of a lack of high academic achievers, however.
Update: Construction scheduled for Richmond’s temporary modular housing

Update: Construction scheduled for Richmond’s temporary modular housing

Residents: We hope the city will ensure the safety of the neighbourhood as promised