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Coronavirus 101: What you need to know

Coronavirus 101: What you need to know

The Richmond News has illustrated the latest figures and advice on COVID-19
Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program volunteers gather for first time

Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program volunteers gather for first time

It was coincidentally as the potential of a COVID-19 pandemic looms that more than 50 people gathered at the satellite firehall Feb. 29 for a Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program (NERP) general information session.
B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February, COVID-19 concerns intensify

B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February, COVID-19 concerns intensify

January job gains in B.C. were wiped out in one fell swoop last month — and then some — with the province shedding 6,500 jobs in February. The West Coast also saw its unemployment rate jump 0.
B.C. coronavirus cases spike to 21

B.C. coronavirus cases spike to 21

Worried health officials are trying to track down source of new case, as it's not connected to travel
North Shore school trips, local events cancelled as COVID-19 fears spread

North Shore school trips, local events cancelled as COVID-19 fears spread

Some Norouz festivities have been cancelled on the North Shore and high school trips to international destinations are being called off while supplies like toilet paper and canned goods fly off the shelves at local stores as concern about the novel c
North Van landlord barred from serving eviction while tenant in jail

North Van landlord barred from serving eviction while tenant in jail

A North Vancouver landlord says he can’t understand why B.C.’s Residential Tenancy Office refused to let him formally evict his tenant after the man trashed his basement suite during a standoff with police last month and ended up in jail.
6 North Shore rapid transit routes possible, province says

6 North Shore rapid transit routes possible, province says

The province has long-listed six potential routes for a rapid transit line connecting the North Shore to the other side of Burrard Inlet. After hiring Mott MacDonald Ltd.
Celebrating 100 years of Jean Jamieson

Celebrating 100 years of Jean Jamieson

What is it like looking back over a century of memories?
Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at B.C. Ferries ticket booths

Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at B.C. Ferries ticket booths

Drivers and foot passengers will be able to tap their debit and credit cards at B.C. Ferries ticket booths in coming weeks once new technology is introduced throughout the fleet.
Investigation into death of Squamish toddler ongoing: RCMP

Investigation into death of Squamish toddler ongoing: RCMP

Conclusions will take some time, police say