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Managing message, failing to communicate Eve Edmonds

ing the province’s communication response to the recent ﬂoods.

“They’re spending so much time managing the message they’ve forgotten how to communicate.”

In fact, I’d be inclined to cut them a break on that because while it’s clear weird weather should have been expected, I don’t think anyone had predicted exactly this situation playing out the way it did.

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I love this quote from Adam Olsen, Green Party MLA for North Saanich and the Islands. He said it while on a CBC Radio panel with Moe Sihota (former BC NDP minister) and Dianne Watts (former BC Liberal leader candidate.) Olsen’s comment is exactly why so many of us in the media have been tearing our hair out. (I swear I’ve seen tufts on our city hall reporter’s desk.) The panel was discussing the province’s response to the ﬂoods in the Fraser Valley and Merritt, but Olsen was also referring to the government’s move to charge for Freedom of Information requests. His point was that the NDP is ﬁxated on controlling information. I don’t actually have an opinion regard-

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However, when it came to the rollout of the vaccine, as well as reporting case counts by municipality instead of health region, there did seem to be a crazy amount of micro-managing of the message. It not only made it hard for us to do our jobs, it created a certain level of skepticism and a sense that the authorities were not being completely transparent. At a local level, message management has also been in full swing. We’ve seen it in the carefully scripted press releases issued not by our MLAs, but by their communications ofﬁcer. Be it on homelessness, the opioid crises, shopping local, we get well-massaged emails that signal engagement but really say nothing other than they’re in lockstep with their

party’s agenda. Maybe we should have expected this, but we didn’t. At least I didn’t expected it from MLA Kelly Greene, mainly because she had been an incredibly active and articulate city councillor. While at city hall, she was quick to not just respond to our calls, but proactively push her agenda. In the media, we love people who have us on their radar. Where I disagree with Olsen is in his implication that this is a uniquely NDP thing. The exact same scenario happened when former MLA Rob Howard moved from Richmond city council to the Legislature. Again, Howard was an active, vocal councillor, who wasn’t shy to take a stand and tell us about it. Once in the Legislature, however, we rarely saw him except when he came with colleagues to recite the talking points they appeared to have been issued. Now, I hate to pick on two politicians for whom I have a lot of respect. But perhaps it’s because I have that respect, and have

seen them in action at the civic level, that has me feeling that much more disappointed not seeing the same kind of action and responsiveness at the provincial level. That said, I know that what we see politicians doing publically doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. I realize a ton of work is often being done behind the scenes. I also realize that a political party has to be united and coordinated on key issues. Regardless, such heavy reliance on message management does not bode well for transparency or public engagement. It’s important we feel our elected ofﬁcials are part of our community, hearing and responding to our reality, not government minions feeding us the party line. Granted there’s self interest here. News stories suffer when people, especially those we’ve entrusted to run our affairs, can’t speak candidly. But it’s not just news stories that suffer. Democracy itself takes a hit when “free speech” has to run the gauntlet of media minders and message managers.

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Same problem, different solutions Dear Editor, We are in an affordable housing crisis. Solutions require planning, increased density and secure rentals including options for low and moderate income families and our most vulnerable populations. Not enough purpose built rentals exist now and Metro Vancouver’s population will increase from 2.75 to 3.8 milllion by 2050. Richmond is a leader in implementing the Low End Market Rental (LEMR) program and the Affordable Housing Reserve, funded by development contributions. Results include much needed supportive housing (Storeys, Kiwanis…) and about 2,400 rental units in Richmond since 2007. Yet, more needs to be done. Cities have policy tools available to encourage private investment and housing options, including purpose built rental buildings. Recently, I proposed two amendments to incentivize such rentals in Richmond and council supported both unanimously. The ﬁrst amendment lowers parking requirements for new purpose built rental

buildings. We’re limited to 45 metres in height and can’t dig too deep. People have fewer cars and more transportation options including the Canada Line. More homes and fewer empty parking stalls will beneﬁt our community and our environment. The second amendment considers waiving Development Cost Charges (DCC) for purpose built rentals. These are collected from developers to help pay for sewers, sidewalks, etc. Used strategically, this approach should encourage needed rental construction despite a cost to the city. The Canada-BC Expert Panel on Housing Affordability report includes recommendations on rezoning, development permit processes and multiple forms of increased housing density. Partnerships with senior governments, CMHC and BC Housing are crucial to address affordable housing. Providing more affordable housing options is necessary to keep Richmond a sustainable, thriving city in the future.

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Dear Editor, (Re: “Caring Place housing backed” Letter, Nov. 11). Thank you, De Whalen and Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition for your strong endorsement of the Richmond Caring Place proposal to build 280 affordable homes in two towers, plus a new Caring Place building, enlarged to twice the current space. You list the many urgent community needs this unique proposal meets. One additional special beneﬁt — this proposal won’t cost the city a cent. That’s right, not a penny! In the near future, massive home construction is expected at the Richmond Centre and Lansdowne malls. Fifteen per cent of those homes must be affordable. The Caring Place proposal would move some of those affordable homes together with its new building to its current, underutilized location at Granville and Minoru. I well remember the beginnings of the Caring Place concept. Our social service agencies were scattered all over, in back

alleys and industrial-zoned warehouses, far from transportation. In a booming city and hot real estate market they faced constant lease hikes and evictions. Much staff time was spent away from delivering services. Under the able leadership of caring citizens such as Bob McMath, Louise Young and Muriel Demorest an idea was born — a one-stop, social services building, centrally located, serviced by public transportation, run by a community-based, non-proﬁt society and debt-free. That became a reality, and for nearly 30 years, Richmond has been enriched by its Caring Place. We have a treasure and must keep it alive. The society faces bulging demand and an aging building requiring big expenditures. When Richmond Caring Place opened its doors it was mortgagefree. We did it once, we can do it again. We have a proposal that is creative, bold and big. It will not cost the city a cent! Are we up to it?

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Notice of Proposed Property Disposition (Lease) The City of Richmond intends to enter into a lease with: Canada Groupbuy Trading Inc. and ATM CTGlobal Enterprises Inc. at #2 – 7100 River Road for a three (3) year term. The basic rent for the three (3) year term is Year 1 $67,570.00 per annum, Year 2 $69,259.25 per annum, and Year 3 $72,637.75 per annum, plus any and all other costs and taxes; and Wujitang Martial Arts Ltd. at #5 – 7100 River Road for a three (3) year term. The basic rent for the three (3) year term is $30,968.00 per annum, plus any and all other costs and taxes. For information please contact: Kirk Taylor Director, Real Estate Services City of Richmond 6911 No 3 Road Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 Telephone: 604-276-4212 City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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City should get thanks for ﬂood prevention Dear Editor,

Re: Richmond utility fees inﬂuenced by regional pressure,” News, Nov. 3. I have been a life-long resident of Richmond and, like many people in the community, I’m busy working and raising my family. I have good days and bad days. I want to thank the City of Richmond for its dyke repair and planning. Your efforts paid off as Richmond could have had severe ﬂooding like the poor folks in the Interior and Fraser Valley.

Richmond was largely spared from the worst of last week’s ﬂooding. I will not be complaining about my utility bill next time I get it.

Sharon Robertson

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Sterilize problem pigeons Dear Editor, Re: “Pigeons don’t need your help, thanks” Letters, Nov. 18. The pigeon problem is easily solved. I was in Old

Quebec and they have a plan where the city supplies feed for pigeons, the feeders are placed at various locations around the city. The feed makes the

males sterile and the population steadily declines. Maybe Richmond should try this approach.

Brian Barnes

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Former MLA well regarded Dear Editor, Re: “MLA Warnke part of class of ’91,” News, Aug. 12, Today I was thinking about Allan and Geraldine Warnke. It was a shock to see that he had passed away in June. I met Allan after the 1991 election. I was hired days following as a Legislative Assistant in the Liberal Caucus. I admired Allan in so many ways but perhaps the greatest of his qualities were honesty, integrity and his love for Geraldine. He was not always treated well by his colleagues but then politics is a “blood sport” and good people can soon become tainted by the position they have been elected to hold. For the Liberals, it had been a wasteland for years, and Allan was one of the “surprises,” never expecting to win and busy as were others making homemade signage even as election day drew near. He and David Mitchell were close. They formed a strong bond that went far beyond the Legislature.

Allan left Caucus of his own accord, as the records will show, but it was with the same spirit that brought him there — a desire to serve, to set an example and to always tell the truth. He was funny and kind. I sit here saddened to my core and only wish I could have spoken to him one more time. I often visited him at VIU as we lived in the Comox Valley. He always greeted me as he ﬁrst did in November 1991 — respectful and generous of nature, full of stories and wisdom. I have not met many people in my life that have impressed me more, and as for Geraldine? She was a true lady, a compassionate volunteer and a devoted wife. He was a man of faith and a devotee of Oreo cookies, just like me. Thank you for your article. It was a history of a man whom many will perhaps not remember but those of us who knew him, always will.

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Murder charge after fatal shooting Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A 23-year-old man has been charged after a shooting last year at a Richmond restaurant that killed an alleged money launderer. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced last week that Richard Charles Reed, who goes by “Ricky,” has been charged with the first degree murder of 44-year-old Jian Jun Zhu. Reed also faces five additional charges. Around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2020, Richmond RCMP responded to reports of gunshots at the Manzo Restaurant at 9020 Capstan Way, by Garden City Road. Two men were found with gunshot wounds. Zhu died the next day in hospital while the second victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Zhu was known to police but is not connected to the Lower Mainland gang conflict, according to IHIT. The wounded man has not been named by police, but the Vancouver Sun reported he was Paul King Jin. Zhu was an alleged money launderer tied

to an underground bank in Richmond.

According to allegations documented in court by B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture several years ago, hundreds of millions of dollars of drug-laced cash were routinely emptied from suitcases onto the floors of a Richmond office, to be counted by Caixuan Qin and her spouse Zhu, for the purposes of money laundering. In November 2018, federal crown prosecutors, for undisclosed reasons, turfed the high-profile case of alleged money laundering involving Zhu’s money service business Silver International on Cooney Road — which allegedly catered to local, Mexican and Chinese organized crime rings. “Although charges were laid, this investigation continues,” said Sgt. David Lee, IHIT spokesperson. “There are additional persons involved in this brazen shooting. Homicide investigators are still investigating and will seek out and arrest all those who are responsible.” Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. —With files from Alan Campbell & Graeme Wood/Glacier Media

Teenagers spotted riding atop Canada Line train Valerie Leung

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Two teen boys were spotted riding on top of a Canada Line train at Lansdowne Centre station in Richmond last week. Steveston resident Dee Farrugia was standing on the opposite platform at the skytrain station when she looked up and saw the two teens, who looked about 17 or 18, on the train heading towards Waterfront. One boy was holding a professional camera, while the other appeared to be using his phone to record what was happening. Farrugia told the Richmond News she initially thought it was a “marketing thing” but then looked closer and saw the boys were not strapped down at all. “It looked like they’d done this before and they knew what to do because when the train started moving, they ducked underneath the overhead,” said Farrugia. What made it even more disturb-

Two teens were seen riding on top of the Canada Line at Lansdowne Station last week. ing, she added, was the reaction of others. Most people just ignored what was happening, while some younger people were laughing at the boys who “threw a peace sign” as the train left. Transit Police spokesperson Michael Yake said ofﬁcers tried to intercept them at Bridgeport Station. However, the two had gotten off at Aberdeen station.

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Public Notice Public notice is hereby given, in accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter, of Council’s intention to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560. The intent of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 is to: • provide amendments relating to Council member participation by means of electronic or other communication facilities. Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 received 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading on Monday, November 8, 2021, and will be considered for adoption at the Monday, December 6, 2021, Regular Council Meeting. Copies of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 are available by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. The bylaw and staff report are also available on the City’s website at www.richmond.ca City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Dyke debate: how high is high enough? This is the second in a series focused on Richmond’s dyking and drainage system. Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Last week’s rain storm — the atmospheric river that swept across southern B.C. and had Richmond pumping almost a million gallons of water per minute — is what scientists call a “black swan,” something so rare it catches everyone off guard. Steveston resident John Roston was sounding the alarm this week about the height of Richmond’s dykes, worried whether the city is working fast enough, especially given sea levels are rising faster than in the last century. This is particularly troubling for him as he lives just a few hundred metres from the Fraser River. While the city is focused on raising the dykes about a metre in anticipation of sea-level rise rates in 2100, Roston wants to see the focus on the two metres that it’s expected to rise over the next two hundred years. In fact, worst-case scenarios from scientists say two metres could be achieved by the end of this century.

“Even two metres instead of one metre has a profound impact for Richmond,” Roston said.

lons) per minute. John Clague, an earth scientist at SFU, doesn’t believe sea level rise will get to some worst case scenarios being presented.

However, as city spokesperson Clay Adams pointed out, the city’s timeline for raising dykes by about a metre has been moved up by 25 years.

Clague said earth is already “locked into a certain amount of warming” so some solutions are needed to mitigate its effects.

Furthermore, he clariﬁed, the city is “constantly monitoring emerging climate data and updating the plans accordingly.”

He encouraged Richmond residents to educate themselves on the drainage and dyking system, what it means for the preservation of Richmond and the cost to upkeep the system — something that’s beyond municipal budgets.

City Coun. Carol Day responded to Roston’s concerns saying she’s conﬁdent the accelerated dyking plan reﬂects “where we need to be.” Day said she has reports “up the wazoo” about the work the City of Richmond is doing, for example, building super dykes on Duck Island and planning a new dyke on Sturgeon Banks. “Climate action is on top of everybody’s mind right now… (but) it doesn’t serve any purpose to raise alarms without looking at what’s already being done and the steps that are in process right now,” Day said. Roston said he’s not surprised by the reaction from Day, but much of the information he has is from city staff’s own reports. Roston experienced another “black swan” — the ice storm that hit parts of Quebec and Ontario in 1998, and he remembers the lack of preparedness and the nonchalance of his many Montreal

Walter Lee elementary school grounds were ﬂooded during last week’s “atmospheric river.” Photo submitted neighbours when tree limbs started falling off their trunks under the sheer weight of the ice. Like the torrential rain in B.C. last week that devastated Abbotsford, ripped through a dyke in Princeton, washed out chunks of the Coquihalla and Highway 7 and inundated the wastewater system in Merritt, no one seemed to think it was possible in Montreal for freezing rain to fall for 80 straight hours, crippling cities for days and sometimes weeks. “A lot of the things we imagined were impossible, or close to impossible, happened,” Roston

said. Presenting citizens with the worst-case scenario won’t cause them to panic if it’s accompanied with a plan of action, said Roston. “Include in your message, ‘you’re not going to drown,’” he said. During last week’s three-day storm, the city’s 39 pumps along its 49 kilometres of dykes moved about 18 million cubic metres of water over three days in total. This brought its system to 79 per cent capacity, moving 1.1 million U.S. gallons (924,000 Cdn gal-

Clague said it’s prudent to “plan for the unexpected,” but maybe not for “the worst possible thing” because “there are many other demands on public funds, like housing, the opioid crisis… that really trump planning for the absolute worst thing that can happen to you.” “But it doesn’t mean you can’t allocate public funds judiciously to correct obvious problems with infrastructure,” he added. Sea level rise and earthquakes — both of which could cause catastrophic ﬂooding in Richmond — are real risks to Richmond, so Clague believes citizens need to advocate for more protection but also think globally about reducing warming temperatures. “Maybe they should get involved in those discussions as part of democracy,” Clague said.

Drivers take out anger on gas station workers Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Tempers rose as long lineups grew at some Richmond gas stations last weekend. Inderjit Singh, a staff member at Mobil on No. 3 Rd., said some customers took their anger out on him and his co-workers when they refused to ﬁll up the customer’s vehicle beyond 30 litres. Last week, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnwoth announced that members of the general public would be limited to 30 litres of gasoline per visit to a gas station. The move is intended to ensure enough fuel is reserved for essential service vehi-

cles while supply lines are re-established following last week’s devastating ﬂoods. To enforce the restriction, some gas stations in the Lower Mainland have set their pumps to automatically turn off after 30 litres, while others simply depend on the honour system.

While most drivers accepted the restriction, others got irate and sometimes aggressive.

Highway and Garden City Road, being abused by customers when he was waiting in line.

Fear that the station itself would run out of gas, which has been the case particularly in the Fraser Valley, also added tension.

“Gas station attendants are under a lot of pressure enforcing the rules to ensure emergency and essential services have the gas they need. However, gas stations attendants are humans and they are doing our society a huge favour,” Yao wrote on his Facebook Page.

In Richmond, however, where there are no self-serve gas stations, it is up to stations attendants to ensure the restrictions are observed.

While his station had to close an hour early on Friday night because of a fuel shortage, Singh wanted to reassure customers there is sufﬁcient supply.

“Some people were just unaware of the new rule, so they questioned us asking why they could only get 30 litres,” said Singh.

“Before, we received gas delivery twice or three times per week. But now we receive delivery daily.”

Therefore, Singh and his colleagues have been standing outside explaining the situation.

On Saturday, Henry Yao, MLA for Richmond South Centre, posted on his personal Facebook page saying he witnessed staff at Esso Canada, on Westminster

“Please be kind, respectful and patient with them.” Meanwhile, Singh said, “We also need to remember that the priority goes to essential drivers, such as truck drivers. I think 30 litres for each driver on a daily basis is enough. Everything is under control,” he added.

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The City of Richmond’s failure to provide adequate information regarding delays in the construction of the new Minoru pool has made it impossible for the privacy commissioner to assess what documents should be made public. Completion of the Minoru Centre for Active Living was delayed by almost two years — and the pool by more than three years — and is currently the subject of a lawsuit between the city and the centre’s contractor. The Richmond News filed a freedom of information (FOI) request almost two years ago asking about delays in the building of the centre. When the city refused all documents except four that had largely been made public before, the News requested a review of the case by Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC). Submissions were made this summer in the review case but, this week, the adjudicator, Ian Davis, wrote to the city saying they haven’t provided the OIPC with enough evidence to assess its claims of legal “privilege” to withhold the documents. Davis told the city they have until Dec. 3 to provide more information about the documents. “In my preliminary assessment, the City has not provided a sufficient evidentiary foundation for me to assess its privilege claims,” Davis wrote in his letter to the city’s lawyer. Under dispute are 3,865 documents, which the city refused to hand over to the OIPC for review. The city is being sued for $7 million by the contractor, Stuart Olson, who built the facility. In its explanation why the documents can’t be handed over, the city wrote it “would offer insight into the City’s confidential analysis of the issues and therefore its strategy for litigation.” But Davis noted that even documents not listed as part of the litigation strategy were being withheld.

Two roofing firms were fined by WorkSafeBC for repeated and high-risk violations on separate Richmond projects in October. Langley’s Landmark Roofing Limited and Delta’s Every Season Roofing Limited were fined $8,973 and $2,500, respectively, for the lack of fall protection and safe measures on their respective projects. Both firms were working on two separate two-story house, steep slope roofing, projects.

According to WorkSafeBC, four workers with Landmark Rooﬁng, one whom was a supervisor, were wearing fall protection harnesses.

exposed to a fall risk of more than 6.2 metres while receiving rooﬁng materials that were being delivered by a mobile crane.

However, they were not connected to lifelines, nor were there other forms of fall protection, which exposed the workers to a fall risk of up to 7.3 metres.

“The ﬁrm(s) failed to ensure fall protection was used, and failed to provide its workers with the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety,” WorkSafeBC stated.

Meanwhile, two workers with Every Season Rooﬁng, one of whom was a representative of the ﬁrm, were also wearing fall protection harnesses but were not connected to lifelines. No other fall protection was put in place; therefore, the workers were

The statement added that these were repeated violations for both firms. Landmark Roofing was fined on Oct. 19 and Every Season Roofing was fined on Oct. 22.

Mounties warn of romance scams, cyber crime spike nexus to crypto currency.

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Richmond Mounties are warning people to beware of romance scams, after a spike in the cybercrime locally. The RCMP said it received ﬁve such “romance/crypto currency” reports over a 10-day period earlier this month. With so many reports in such a short time-frame, police want to ensure the community of Richmond knows that it’s not immune to the scams. This year alone, Richmond RCMP have investigated 73 fraud ﬁles with a

“These scams can be hugely traumatizing for the victims as they truly believe they are involved in a romantic relationship,” explained Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Adriana O’Malley. “It shows just how far these fraudsters are willing to go to defraud people of their money.” O’Malley said the fraudsters are adapting their techniques to the latest trends and technologies, using a variety of tactics to target victims. These include: People are approached via dating apps or other social media sites. After

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The fraudster, while calling with a pitch for crypto-asset investment, convinces a person to provide remote access to his or her computer. The suspect shows the person a fraudulent crypto investing website that promises substantial returns. In many cases, people will continue investing until it becomes clear that their funds cannot be withdrawn. Fraudsters may claim that they will use an investor’s money to buy digital currencies, and then cut off all communication after receiving the funds. O’Malley encouraged all victims of fraud to come forward and report the incidents to the police.

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The school hosted the event because they saw a lot of people outside the affected areas wanted to help but were unsure how to do so, he added.

collaborate with volunteers from Surrey this week to collect and donate non-perishable items to help those affected by the ﬂooding.

Riley Merrell, a teacher with Richmond Christian School (RCS), organized a ﬂood relief donation truck to help those in the Fraser Valley who have been greatly impacted by the ﬂoods and landslides, which have blocked access to many necessities during the past week’s rain and wind storms.

“I’m so overwhelmed by how quickly people responded. In a time of crisis we often see people just wanting to help, and being able to provide the opportunity for the community to do so is a real blessing for me when I see the amount of people showing up,” said Merrell.

Sanghera said it’s heartbreaking to hear that thousands of people are stranded by the ﬂoods and some grocery stores in affected areas are running low on certain items.

“Hundreds of dollars’ worth of gift cards and non-perishables were delivered to Archway Community Services in Abbotsford,” said Merrell, who was heading the donation. Warm clothing and rain gear were delivered to the Salvation Army. “Both organizations are working tirelessly to support those directly affected by the ﬂoods and mudslides.” Merrell told the Richmond News earlier this week that seeing the community act so fast to help each other out is nothing short of amazing.

“It’s beautiful to see the community coming together and helping one another and at the same time it’s heartbreaking to hear the stories of those being affected.” South Asian community rallies Meanwhile, Richmond’s South Asian community is banding together to help out those who have been forced out of their homes due to the ﬂoods and landslides. Balwant Sanghera, president of the Indian Culture Centre, said members from the local Sikh community will

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For some, high school is a sanctuary. For others, it can be a ﬁght for freedom of expression — the latter being true for one young Richmondite. Jordyn Butler, now 22, is a hairstylist, fashion fanatic and avid skateboarder — they are also non-binary.

taking part in events like Drag Queen Storytime at public libraries. “It lends itself to being an educator and discussions around gender identity and gender expression,” said Bone. “It’s a big part of the way I’ve been able to work through those topics with people of all ages.”

“I identify as non-binary, as well as being totally happy with my femininity,” said the 2017 Hugh Boyd grad. “I’ve always gone between being super feminine and being a tomboy — yet not feeling like I ﬁt in anywhere.” When asked about acceptance within their family, Butler said it has been a journey. “My family has been pretty supportive, and I know I am more than lucky for that,” said Butler. “But it was hard in the beginning because I came out very early — in Grade 9.” When Butler ﬁrst came out to their family, they were told it was “just a phase.” At school, Butler struggled to seek approval, despite support from friends. “[In high school] I was locked in my locker, had footballs thrown at my head and trash cans kicked at me,” said Butler. “I was told to go back to my gender.” When they tried to go to a member of faculty to talk about the bullying, they were met with silence. “There were a couple times when I tried to bring up harassment, even with a teacher, and nothing,” said Butler. Outside of the hallways of high school, things haven’t been much easier. Recently, Butler found themself being referred to as an “it” while taking the bus through Richmond — something they said made them “feel gross in my own skin.” Butler believes more supports for LGBTQ+ youth could help. “There isn’t a lot of representation in Rich-

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Bryan Bone is an art teacher at MacNeill secondary, as well as having a drag persona, Miss Gina Tonic. Above right, Jordyn Butler, who identifies as non-binary, told how they were frequently abused at high school. mond. Even the rainbow road across from the library, no one in the LGBTQ+ community voted for that,” said Butler. “That’s not where we would want the money to go to. It should be going toward things that actually better the lives of LGBTQ+ people.” Butler explained that most of the community that they have connected with has been through Vancouver-based initiatives. “If I didn’t go to my first Pride [parade] in Vancouver, I think I would be a very different person,” said Butler. In 2018, the Richmond School District implemented Policy 106: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). The policy intends to protect and provide support for LGBTQ+ youth through elementary and high school. Bryan Bone is an art and learning resource teacher at MacNeill Secondary, as well as a SOGI representative both within the school and district wide. “Myself, colleagues and students who have had to deal with harassment and bullying are feeling significantly more heard, valued and respected than ever before,” said Bone, referring to the SOGI policy.

Bone said that allowing for schools and classrooms to serve as safe spaces is what allows for students to be themselves. “We have rainbow and trans ﬂags hanging proudly in our lounge side-by-side with countries who are extremely anti-LGBTQ+, and a lot of these kids come from cultures that are also very anti-LGBTQ+,” said Bone. Although these images are helpful for boosting LGBTQ+ visibility, Bone said there is still a lot of work to be done within the curriculum itself. “This is still the area where teachers are choosing not to include so many of them (LGBTQ+ positive images),” said Bone. “Things that are very simple, like including a same-sex couple in a math word problem. That visibility is so critically important.” He acknowledges that the positive representation and support systems available for LGBTQ+ youth at MacNeill isn’t the norm for every school — something he hopes to see change in years to come. Outside of the classroom, Bone performs under the drag persona Miss Gina Tonic,

While there have been vast improvements for LGBTQ+ students and staff at some schools, he understands harassment and bullying still exists for so many. “The way that I explain it to my students is that change like this is an elastic band. Once it stretches, you are bound to get some snap back,” said Bone. “We still see the occasional [LGBTQ+] poster defaced or teachers making it known that these aren’t things that are welcome (in class).” Although Butler graduated before the SOGI policy was introduced, they said steps forward like this are necessary for the well-being of youth in the community. Butler said that above all, they just want to be able to express themselves in the community and be accepted for who they are. “We make such a big deal about what’s in our pants, but that’s not what makes you a person,” said Butler. “Probably the most important thing about us is our brains and our hearts. But we aren’t considered for that, we’re considered for our gender.” Going forward, Butler hopes to use their education in cosmetology and hairdressing to open their own unisex hair salon, allowing anyone to go and “feel beautiful.” “I express myself the way that I do because I want people to see that you can unapologetically be yourself, regardless of what some people may think of you,” said Butler.

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“My mission is to carry on her wishes and kind spirit, and pass her kindness and love to other families whose beloved children are battling cancer,” said Chen.

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Christmas had always been a fun time for Richmondite Ivy Chen and her young daughter, Kelsey.

Chen founded Gold Ribbons and is now a “mother” of 23 children who are members of her organization.

Even though Kelsey had lost her sight due to a cancerous tumour that pressed on her optic nerve, the little girl could still “feel the Christmas gifts by her heart and then smile,” said her mom. However, for Chen, that joy was hard to ﬁnd last year after Kelsey passed at age nine and a half. But several months after Kelsey died, Chen began using her heartbreak to empower other families whose children are ﬁghting cancer. The result is the Gold Ribbons, a group that provides care, support and resources to families in those situations.

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Kelsey lost her battle with cancer but continues to inspire. Photo submitted “Kelsey had always been a robust and lovely sweetheart who believed in the power of kindness. When she was healthy, we had been creating simple handmade crafts to fundraise for children in need. Then, when Christmas was approaching, she asked me to share her toys with others to make others feel

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ach day when Chris Suzick goes to work, he sees plenty of familiar territory he has a hand in keeping neat and tidy. That’s because for the past 20 years, his company, Get Growing Landscaping, has been looking after the needs of customers in strata properties, commercial units and homeowners across Richmond.

In the past two decades, Get Growing Landscaping has accumulated a long list of clients locally, many of which are long-term customers. Part of that success comes from a love for the work, which includes plant knowledge, an artistic ﬂair for landscaping design, and plenty of hard labour in the great outdoors. “It’s great to be able to work outside in the fresh air every day, especially when it’s not raining,” Suzick jokes. “It’s also a very satisfying profession when you get to see the results of your hard work and get the appreciation from clients when the job is done and looks great.

“There’s a lot of places around the city where we’ve done work, and it’s really satisfying to see it and maintain it,” says Suzick, who went into the landscaping business right after graduating from Steveston Secondary School in 2002.

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Today, Get Growing Landscaping also tends to a long list of local strata complexes with a crew of workers, which expands to as many as 14 during the prime growing spring and summer seasons. Plus we have expanded our services and tailored to our client’s needs such as in the winter providing snow clearing and salting, and we have many relationships with other contractors which help us direct work we don’t look after to someone that can. Suzick and his family are proud of their Richmond roots, and they show their love for the community by giving back to local organizations, like the Richmond Community Foundation, and the Foundation for the Richmond Hospital where Suzick’s wife, and both his sons were born. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for landscaping service has remained constant, but work has been tailored to “All of our clients have been receptive to that, so it works out well,” Suzick says. For more information about how Get Growing Landscaping can help keep your landscaped property looking its best, visit their website at www.getgrowinglandscaping.ca.

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COMMUNITY Minoru centre wins award for accessibility

Richmond’s newest aquatic, seniors and events centre has won an international award for its accessibility.

The Minoru Centre for Active Living received the Distinction for Accessibility award from the International

Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities. The centre has barrier-free front doors, accessible reception centres, ramps and

“gentle steps” as well as mobile lifts into the pool. Pam Andrews, a retired OT who uses an electric scooter and an assistance dog, said the principle of universal access — for “all ages and all stages” of life — should be

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The Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living is now open for registered programs, Seniors Facility Pass programs and visits. Come by in-person to update your membership and to ﬁnd out details about your favourite programs! Located at the corner of Gilbert Road and Granville Avenue, this bright and spacious facility oﬀers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and older. This fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities including the Richmond Museum, Richmond Art Gallery and Main Library.

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MINORU SENIORS SOCIETY PROGRAM COMMITTEE

The Minoru Seniors Society works in partnership with the City of Richmond to deliver meaningful programs to those 55+ years at the Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living. The Society is actively seeking members to join the Program Committee to help steer the direction of seniors programs and activities at the Centre and in the community. Adults participating in 55+ programs at the Seniors Centre, or who have an interest in becoming active in the programs and opportunities at the Centre, are encouraged to apply. The Committee meets monthly for four to six hours. Contact Sonja Pickering, Community Facilities Coordinator, at 604-238-8455 or spickering@richmond.ca for more information.

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Capacity to Marry, revisited

(Have you heard it all before? Your kids may not have..) Introduction As people are living longer, and our society ages, more seniors are breaking and entering relationships. A few years ago, a statistic was published in Canada stating that the highest rate of marriage breakup in Canada was, by age, among those Canadians age 85 and older. It is not necessarily a surprise. Seniors who are fortunate enough to retain reasonable cognitive and physical health, may want companionship, where their spouse predeceased them or where their relationship had ended. The “other side” of that scenario is something called Predatory Marriages. This is a legal term which refers to individuals whose relationships have ended (by death or breakup), who then become “targets”. Persons seek to establish relationships with them, with the ultimate goal being to take some or all of their assets. Several cases have in recent years been decided in B.C., in this controversial area. The other issue that arises with seniors is capacity. It is hardly surprising that the launching of a marriage or marriage-like relationship among seniors may give rise to a concern whether “they understand what they’re doing”. Where there are children, there is concern, not only regarding the protection of their parents’ assets but also the ability to be able to finance the cost of their parents’ future care. Earlier this month, the Ontario Court of Appeal released reasons for judgment in a case called Tanti v. Tanti. The Court had to decide whether the Senior in question had capacity to marry a much younger person. At the Trial, the Court decided that the Senior did have capacity. The Senior’s son appealed. Facts The Senior met the companion when he was looking for help in small projects around his house. The companion came to help. The relationship developed and, after 3 years, the couple referred to each other as “companions”. Family and friends knew of it. In 2018, the companion moved in with the Senior. The Senior’s son objected to the relationship. When he learned that the companion had moved in with his Father, he took his Father to a Gerontologist. The opinion was that the Senior had cognitive impairment but could remain living at home, with assistance. A year later, at the 89th birthday party, the Senior asked the companion to marry him. The companion was hesitant, knowing that the son would likely object and be angry. The Senior persisted, however, and a few months later, they married (in July, 2019). When the son discovered the marriage, a few days later, he came to the house, became verbally abusive and the Police were called, whereupon he left. The son returned the next day, demanded to know what his Father’s plans were with respect to his property and, again, left after Police came to the house. The Senior then went with his wife to a Lawyer and executed a Power of Attorney (the Lawyer determined that the Senior had capacity). Shortly after, the wife left to visit her family. While she was away, the son attended at his Father’s bank and was told that he no longer had access to the account. The son then took his Father to see the Gerontologist, again, and was told that his Father lacked the capacity to handle his financial affairs. A second medical opinion obtained by the son was that his Father did not have capacity to make a Power of Attorney. The son moved his Father into the son’s own home. He changed the locks on his Father’s home, so when the wife returned, she could not gain access. The son launched the legal action and another Doctor rendered the opinion (this was six months after the wedding) that the Senior did not have capacity to manage his financial affairs. Court’s Decision The first problem was that neither medical assessment addressed the issue of the Senior’s capacity to marry, and that assessment had to be done at or around the time of the marriage. The Trial Court’s decision was partly based on the fact that the marriage was not “predatory” and was not a rush to the altar. The Court held that it was a relationship of two mature adults, that developed over a period of years. There was no finding, before the marriage, that the Senior had dementia or could not manage his property. On Appeal, it appears that the Court focused on the lack of evidence of the Senior’s incapacity at the time of the marriage (July, 2019). The Appeal Court upheld the decision of the Trial Court, that the marriage was valid. Conclusions The issue of capacity, complex as it is, will continue to arise, in issues relating to the making of Wills, Powers of Attorney as well as with marriage. In this case, it appears that the son could have handled his Father more diplomatically (that is, without any need for Police) but more important, it seemed clear that the Senior wanted to marry his companion and he was determined. It is reasonable, in my opinion, for children to be concerned when their elderly parent enters a relationship with a significantly younger person. However, that cannot, in itself, indicate a lack of capacity. Important as it is for children to watch and protect their parents as they age, it is just as important to understand their behavior, and make sure their Doctor sees them regularly, where necessary.

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MEMBERSHIP & PARKING PASS RENEWAL

As programs and services continue to be restored, consider reactivating your membership by completing the online form one of three ways: • www.richmond.ca/register • 604-276-4300, Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm • In-person at Customer Service at Minoru Centre for Active Living during facility hours *Note: Requests may take up to one week to process. All Seniors Parking Passes that were purchased prior to the temporary closure will be honoured until December 31, 2021. A new decal is not needed nor is reactivation required. Watch for the date announcement when 2022 parking passes are available for purchase.

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our cup of coffee or your child’s favourite toy could end up costing you a pretty penny. This year, a global shipping container shortage has seen the average cost to move a 40-foot steel container of cargo by sea rise by upwards of 500% above the seasonal average, according to Drewry Shipping. The long-lasting impact could mean we see price increases in many common household goods, including appliances, furniture, toys and more. Then came an atmospheric river event in B.C. on Nov. 15 that wiped out large sections of the province’s highway infrastructure, largely cutting off the Interior and the Lower Mainland. With both those issues in mind, here are five tips on how to shop this holiday season so that your packages don’t get hung up by the supply chain.

#1: SHOP LOCAL The best way to ensure you get the goods in hand and support your local small business owners and vendors is to shop in person. Check out their websites and social media feeds for products they carry. You can also call to make sure the item is in stock. #2: ORDER ONLINE, PICK UP IN-STORE Shopping online and picking up instore or curbside is now commonplace for many businesses, including local independent retailers to big box stores like Best Buy and Canadian Tire. #3: FIND LOCAL ARTISANS i.e. Etsy is the go-to online destination for handmade goods, but did you know you can filter your results for local Canadian artisans? Type an item into the search bar (ie: “party decora-

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list stockists and retailers who carry their goods. Whenever possible, choosing a Canadian retailer—whether they be big or small—will mean a smoother shipment. Keep in mind that some U.S. big box retailers, such as Zara and the Gap, also have warehouses within Canada. If you’re purchasing through Amazon, a Prime subscription offsets shipping costs and speeds up the process, too. Keep an eye out for items labelled “sold and shipped by Amazon” as those tend to move quickly from hubs nearby compared to items shipped directly from Amazon’s third-party retailers. By Maria Tallarico, Glacier Media

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McMath secondary’s Grade 9 girls volleyball team took second place at the provincial championships this past weekend. The Wildcats were pitted against Earl Marriot secondary at the provincials — held at Lord Tweedsmuir secondary — who claimed top spot. McMath’s silver medal comes after capturing the Richmond Championship, taking out Hugh Boyd in the ﬁnal, as well as

Jessie Huang received tournament all-star recognition for her defensive and offensive play at both the SFVC and provincials, while Aleah Kippan earned tournament allstar honours at the SFVC for her striking. The Wildcats were also led in attack by Gabriela Frandsen, Fern Buckley, Ava Mirhosseini and Mirella-Fernandes-Boshell. Lalia Yekani and Fiorella Vega were onpoint with their passing, and Mirai Haupt and Frances Scallion rounded out the team contribution with key plays.

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Richmond’s young ﬁgure skating star has added a couple more achievements to his list of accomplishments this season.

Chiu also landed near the podium — jumping from 11th after Thursday’s short program — to place fourth overall in the men’s competition, with a personal best score of 232.39 points. “It went amazing. Missing that combination jump in the short really motivated me to go after it on the long program,” he said, in a statement. “I came here to get some minimum scores for senior competitions and I deﬁnitely achieved that.” In his free program, Chiu landed his seven jumps — including back-to-back quads, three combo jumps and the triple Axel. This was the ﬁrst time he landed two quads in a free skate.

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Wesley Chiu, 16, won the free skate in men’s competition on Friday at the Warsaw Cup, a stop on the ISU Challenger Series — a series of international ﬁgure skating competitions.

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Richmond ﬁgure skating Wesley Chiu won the free skate and ﬁnished fourth overall in men’s competition at the Warsaw Cup. Skate Canada photo

“I know I could do one quad toe so there was no reason why I can’t do a second one,” said Chiu. “But it was a tough aspect to learn in practice. Training overall has been going really well leading into this competition.” Chiu, based out of Richmond’s Connaught Skating Club, also won two medals on the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating earlier this season, including gold in Courcheval, France, and bronze in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

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Pointe Claire in desirable Coal Harbour. 1,028SF corner unit w/ 3 bdrm, 2 baths, & in-suite storage/ﬂex room. Covered balcony. Updated white cabinetry and stone countertops in kitchen. 1 secured parking. Extensive amenities incl 24-hr concierge, pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym etc. Proactive strata. Best location in DT, walk to Stanley Park, Seawall & Skytrain. OPTION & BONUS FEATURE: Strata & City building permits approval for demolish part of kitchen wall, etc for an open concept living.

$499,800

#407-9399 TOMICKI AVENUE, RICHMOND $1,025,900

$799,000

#38-16337 15TH AVENUE SURREY

$2,388,000

NEW PRICE

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$649,900

#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND

“Sorrento Central” 607 sf PH unit conveniently located in Richmond. Walk to Skytrain, shopping, & parks. 1Bdm + den, heating & air-conditioning. LEED building. Bosch & Fisher Paykel appliances w/gas stove, microwave hood fan, & granite countertops. Very bright & spacious, 9 ft. ceilings & 72 sf SE facing balcony. 24-hr Security. 1 Secured parking. Rental & pets friendly, NS building. Hi end club house facilities incl. full gym, pool, hot tub, sauna & party lounge. Fixed term tenancy 'til March 31, 2022 paying $1,872/month.

$1,328,000

#308-6688 PEARSON WAY, RICHMOND

$2,198,000

$418,000

#322-8460 LANSDOWNE RD RICHMOND $688,000

$628,000

#302-1331 ALBERNI ST VANCOUVER

$1,298,800

$688,000

#306-1323 HOMER ST VANCOUVER

$748,000

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$549,800 1/2 ACRE

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$868,000

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$30/SF

FOR LEASE 816-11,000+ SF EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Rarely available Waterfront unit at prestigious Seafair West! This one owner detached unit is in excellent condition and has spectacular water and sunset views. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with a double garage (room for 2 more cars on long driveway) & 2365 sq ft of spacious living area. Features include large covered deck, radiant floor heat, Wolf 48” gas range, granite countertops, gas fireplace, newly re-finished hardwood floors, separate bedroom with full bathroom & family room on lower floor. Enjoy endless sunsets.

Rarely available! Absolutely immaculate 2 level streel level townhome offers 1112 SF of spacious living with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and easy direct access to the parking spot from your back door. Luxurious interior ﬁnishings include 3 air conditioning units, quartz counters, stainless steel Bosch appliances, gas cooktop, oak hardwood ﬂoors & cabinetry, designer lighting and much more. There is also an extra-large patio area right off of the living areas for additional outdoor living. Enjoy Quintet which comes complete fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool, a 2-acre roof top garden with water features and a playground. All this that’s just steps to the Skytrain, buses, Lansdowne Mall, Richmond Centre Mall, restaurants, Trinity Western University and Community Centre.

Excellent opportunity to lease prime ofﬁce spaces in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond at the South Airport Terminal! Great for professionals looking for ﬂexible spaces ranging from 816 SF, 1021 SF, 1360 SF, 5560 SF and 11,000+ SF at a reasonable rate. Access to a huge executivestyle lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $30/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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#203-1688 Robson St, Vancouver

#307-9151 No. 5 Road OCT 28

Excellent opportunity to lease this totally impressive & unique showroom with ofﬁce spaces between the Airport & West Richmond. Newly renovated with 5697 SF on 2 levels, super high glass vaulted ceilings, wood beams, granite ﬂoors, new commercial carpeting, reception area, kitchen with serving area & 4 bathrooms. 3-4 parking spots can be negotiated + additional spots are available for rent at $75/month. The all-inclusive gross lease rate of $13,800 per month includes property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Expansive views of the mountains, airport & runways throughout & a must see! Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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$480,000

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#26-10391 No. 3 Road

Don't miss out on this nicely renovated 3 bdrm, 1 and 1/2 bath with potential for a primary bedroom ensuite. Maple cabinets in kitchen with granite counters. Some hardwood ﬂooring, newer carpets and updated bathrooms. Loads of light in this large end unit in popular Maple Village. Convenient Broadmoor location, walk to all amenities. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained complex. Unit has carport plus additional parking. Large storage shed in the backyard.

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$499,800

$468,900

#313-10631 No. 3 Road

TOP FLOOR 2-bedroom & 1.5 bath unit with charming enclosed balcony/sunroom in ADULT ORIENTED (AGE 19+) ADMIRAL'S WALK. Originally a 1 bdrm and den, this 2 bedroom unit is over 1100 sf ft (incl enclosed balcony) and feels bright and spacious. Enjoy IN-SUITE LAUNDRY, electric ﬁreplace, newer kitchen with tasteful updates and laminate ﬂoors throughout the unit. This quiet, well-managed complex offers a clubhouse with outdoor pool and billiards all in a park-like setting. 1 parking, 1 locker. Plus storage room off the enclosed balcony. Age restricted, no pets, no rentals, a peaceful place to call home.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

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$799,800

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$549,000

#102-7080 St. Albans Rd

Monaco at the Palms by Bosa- enjoy an urban lifestyle in this bright ground ﬂoor 1 bedroom plus den unit. Located right in the center of Richmond this unit is move in ready. Fresh paint and laminate ﬂoors throughout. Walk out to huge west facing yard, pet owners will love this space and it is perfect for gardeners, beautiful mature trees and plants, your own private sanctuary. Convenient walking distance to Canada Line, parks, restaurants and malls. 1 parking and 1 locker, 1 pet allowed.

#322-8975 Jones Road

#709-718 Main Street Vancouver

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

RE/MAX Westcoast, #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 / Tel: 604.273.2828 / Cell: 604.317.7768 / Fax: 604.284.1581 / Email: patti@pattimartin.com Each ofﬁce independently owned and operated.

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This gorgeous, completely detached townhouse at Garry Pointe Park in the heart of the Village boasts its own PRIVATE ELEVATOR and is rarely offered for sale. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has a huge wrap around southwest deck and plenty more outside area to enjoy with another balcony off the master bedroom. Amazing water views to enjoy from inside and out! Radiant ﬂoor heat, hardwood ﬂoors, hot water on demand, stainless steel appliances, gas outlet on the balcony, and low strata fees. Steps to the park, restaurants, trails, marina and all the amenities the Village has to offer.

Richmond's best value is at Hamilton Village West! You would have to go to Langley to ﬁnd prices this low for a brand new home. This 2 bedroom and Den, E-plan home is 968 square feet and enjoys all the amenities of this amazing new neighbourhood: shops, services, a community centre & elementary school all at your doorstep with a huge playground, gym and meeting room for your enjoyment on the property. Don't miss your chance to own in Richmond with 50 homes priced under $679,900, call today!

Richmond's best value is at Hamilton Village West! You would have to go to Langley to ﬁnd prices this low for a brand new home. This 1 bed + den, B-plan home is 646 square feet and enjoys all the amenities of this amazing new neighbourhood: shops, services, a community centre & elementary school all at your doorstep with a huge playground, gym and meeting room for your enjoyment on the property. Don't miss your chance to own in Richmond with 50 homes priced under $529,900, call today!

Final home remaining at The Roderick in Steveston Village! Unit 309 features a 2 bed + den and 2 full bathrooms, lovely village views in-suite, and unbeatable 360-degree views from the private rooftop deck. 309 is a north-facing F2 plan that looks over and into Steveston Village, offering a one of a kind vantage point. Call today, this is your last chance to live in the heart of the Village.

Priced at $2,100,000 Barb Nimchuk 604.505.9917

Priced at $679,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $489,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $1,349,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

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At just under 700 sq ft this one bedroom/one bath unit affords options for home ownership or investment opportunities. Rentals are allowed. Good schools within walking distance, transit a short stroll away and pre-paid leasehold building has undergone major upgrades over the past few years.

THE DAHLIA

$708,000

CLASSY CONCRETE LOW-RISE 116-10780 No 5 Road

A TOWNLINE build that boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2 parking. Walls of windows showcase the garden & mountain view. Open plan with nicely separated bedrooms. Wide plank ﬂooring, gas range, spa-like baths & air-conditioning. Quick access to Hwy 99 & shopping plus rentals & pets are okay. Sweet!

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Spacious and well maintained 1,200 square foot, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Corner Unit in very Popular "Park Towers", Richmond original Hi Rise Concrete Building! Lovely southwest exposure overlooking Minoru Park with all of its great amenities. Across from Richmond Centre Mall and easy walk to Skytrain

#505-6611 Minoru Boulevard

304-7680 Minoru Blvd • Offered at $978,000

Gorgeous fully renovated Rancher in the Sky. Almost 1800sqft of ﬁne living in central Richmond. Air conditioned, hot water heating, gourmet kitchen, and large principal rooms for all your house sized furnishings. Excellent complex with very pro active council and ownership.

D L O S 703-6651 Minoru Blvd • Offered at $525,000

Welcome to Park Tower in the heart of Richmond. This big beautiful 2bdrm / 2 full bath condo is clean and bright and in very nice condition. Perfectly located corner unit located on the 7th ﬂoor with loads of light and even bigger views to the north, east and south. The kitchen is nicely updated and generous in size to accommodate a table and 4 chairs if needed. The enclosed balcony is ideal for the artist or crafter or can also be used as a scenic breakfast or dining nook for two. Only steps from Richmond Centre and the new Wellness Center for Seniors. Shopping, transit and Canada Line are right at your door. This is a very well maintained concrete building. Adult oriented 19+. No Pets or Rentals allowed. Move right in and relax. Please have your Realtor call to book a viewing.

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