July 16, 2019
CTV News Vancouver The doors of a brand new homeless shelter in Richmond opened last week, and unlike the facility it replaced, the new space is open to both women and men. The shelter, which opened July 10 on Horseshoe Way near Ironwood Mall, was built to replace the Salvation Army shelter on Shell Road. […]
The Globe and Mail Some B.C. municipalities intent on banning single-use plastic bags are asking the province to take decisive action following a recent court ruling that concluded such a ban is out of a city’s jurisdiction. The City of Rossland on Monday adopted a bylaw to prohibit businesses from giving customers plastic bags, four […]
July 15, 2019
Richmond News A whole host of events are being staged in Richmond to celebrate Pride Week and a new three-point line rainbow is being painted on the outdoor basketball court at Cambie Community Centre. The controversial Minoru Boulevard rainbow crosswalk will also be painted this weekend, weather permitting, ahead of the official kick off to […]