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LETTERS Backyard conversation overheard 6 NEWS - Self-isolation mandatory for travellers - B.C. COVID cases hits 659 - City declares state of emergency - 0Financial aid packages announced 17 COMMUNITY People come together in spirit, while keeping distant in body 18 SPORTS Richmond hockey player has his senior season at North Dakota school cut short by COVID-19

Eve Edmonds EEDMONDS@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Okay, I’m kind of getting on to this…me, working at the dining room table, my husband upstairs at the desk in my son’s room. After the initial near-nervous breakdown of trying to set up my laptop with all its appropriate apps and programs, this little home office situation has become somewhat routine.

Even the thumping on the stairs every day at 4:30 p.m. has become, if not tolerable, at least expected. (He likes to get his cardio and with the gyms closed, the stairs it is.) I prefer a quick run along the Railway Greenway…which brings me to those insane images of hordes of people, walking shoulder to shoulder around Vancouver’s Seawall.

Those images astonished me, not just because I can’t believe how some folks are still not getting the message, but because they totally do not reflect what I’ve been seeing on my runs.

Granted, there have been lots of people out, particularly on those sunny days last week, but folks are literally tripping over themselves to maintain social distance — running off the path to avoid on-comers, waiting two metres behind the next person at the crosswalk, biking on the grass to steer out of the way of others. And here’s the thing, the greater the physical distance, the less the social one, as people smile and nod in recognition that we are all trying to do our part.

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But what I was going to talk about in this column, before those crazy Vancouverites threw me off my stride, was information: what’s too little, what’s too much. If there’s one thing people seem to really want to know regarding the coronavirus is how close is it to home? Is it in my city? My neighbourhood? My school? But those are exactly the details our provincial medical health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, has been cagey about giving.

Granted, we now know there are 10 (at last count) confirmed cases in Richmond, but that’s only thanks to our local health officer. Henry will only say what region the cases reside in, and these are big regions. The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) authority, which includes Richmond, also includes Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast and even Bella Coola.

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Henry says she needs to protect personal privacy, not only because it’s the decent thing to do, but because if the government starts outing people, (my word not hers) we’re going to drive potential cases underground where they’ll really fester.

I suspect there is also concern that if it’s announced a COVID-19 patient is being treated at a particular hospital, people will flock to other hospitals, which will be over-run.

So, while I think the province is being somewhat over protective, I can at least see the logic. What makes no sense, however, is the government’s reluctance to answer direct and repeated questions about equipment. We have asked Richmond’s medical health officer, VCH, the Richmond Hospital Foundation and the nurses’ union one simple question: how many ventilators does Richmond Hospital have. Not one of them seems to know – or is willing to tell us.

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I suspect they don’t want to say for fear the answer may trigger a panic, and it may. But staying quiet is also causing anxiety. Right now, the government’s most important commodity is trust. They’d be wrong to squander it in their attempt to “manage the message.” Besides, a little panic among those Seawall strollers might not be a bad thing.

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Schools closed, but learning persists Open letter to parents, guardians,

On March 17, the B.C. Ministry of Education directed all school districts to immediately suspend all K-12 in-class instruction.

We understand that this will have caused some uncertainty for families and that this is a challenging time for all.

The government restrictions — and medical implications of the virus itself — have caused a great deal of stress for families, businesses, community organizations and our education system.

Please be assured that the Board of Education is committed to supporting our students and their families as we navigate these challenges together.

Our priority is doing everything we can

to ensure the safety of our students, their families and our staff members.

provide learning opportunities for our students.

As such, the Board of Education is asking all members of our community to follow the directives outlined by the provincial health minister.

The ministry has stated an expectation that the planning process begin as soon as schools return from spring break.

These measures are designed to mitigate the impact and growth of COVID-19.

We all must do our share and take responsibility in being part of the solution. Please be safe, kind and helpful to others.

We all want our children and teaching staff to be back in the classroom as soon as possible when it is safe to do so.

The board would like parents to know that the school district is working with the Ministry of Education on developing a plan to

As these plans are finalized, the district will communicate directly with parents and continue to post updated information on the district website at www.sd38.bc.ca.

The district will also ensure that students in Grade 12, who were on-track to graduate in June, will be able to do so.

Moreover, the Ministry of Education will be working with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training and with post-secondary institutions on admissions for graduating students.

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Under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act An application has been received by the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch, Victoria B.C. and by the City of Richmond from: WC Hotels LLP (Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport) doing business as: the Apron, operating from premises located at, 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, B.C. The intent of the application is to apply for a permanent change to Food Primary Liquor Licence and request a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement. There will be no change to the hours of liquor sales currently in effect, Monday to Sunday, 9:00AM – 2:00 AM. The total person capacity is set at 786 Indoors, including staff and occupants.

Residents, property owners and businesses may comment on the application by writing to: THE CITY OF RICHMOND Business Licence Division LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS 6911 NO. 3 RD RICHMOND, BC, V6Y 2C1 To ensure the consideration of your views, your written comments must be received on or before April 25, 2020. Your name, address and phone number must be included on your comments. Please note your comments may be available to the applicant where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

In closing, we would like to take the opportunity to thank those who are following the government’s directive by keeping themselves, their families and our community safe.

We are also very appreciative of the work of our government officials, our superintendent and senior staff, and all our district employees, as we work through these difficult times.

On behalf of the Board of Education, we extend our sincere appreciation for your patience and understanding as we work together moving forward.

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Quadricycle Business – Proposed Bylaw Amendments To Permit Permanent Operation Take notice that at the March 23, 2020, Council Meeting, three readings were given to the following bylaws: 1 Vehicle For Hire Regulation Bylaw No. 6900, Amendment Bylaw No. 10128; 2. Business License Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 10145; 3. Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 10143.

These changes are to introduce definitions, regulations and requirements for the operation of a quadricycle business, including new business license fees for the operation of the quadricycle business.

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed bylaws are invited to make written submissions to Council c/o the City Clerk at 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2C1, or by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca, or by fax at 604-278-5139, or make a verbal presentation to Council by appearing as a delegation at the April 27, 2020 Council Meeting.

All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaws adoption date of April 27, 2020, will be forwarded to Council for consideration.

A complete copy of the staff report is available on the city website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall>City Council>Agendas & Minutes> Public Works & Transportation Committee>2020 Agendas & Minutes> March 17, 2020>Agenda and Staff Reports> Item 1.).

For more information on the proposed Bylaw Amendment, please contact the Transportation Department at 604-276-4049.

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Support local businesses, Critter humour each other in time of crisis Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

What the last couple of weeks have brought to us has been unbelievable. Richmond, along with everywhere else in Canada, has been struggling to cope. I find my Steveston neighbourhood trying to find its way in this new environment.

We would like to give a huge “thank you” to those who are working at their place of employment to keep our society running during this difficult time.

It is very depressing to see the heart-rending notes taped to the front of so many closed small businesses that were struggling before the arrival of this virus. There are things that we can do.

The Meloche Family

Please support our merchants who are struggling. Many are offering take-out meals. We ordered dinner from Steveston Seafood House and it was, as usual, delicious. Their fine linguine brightened our day and hopefully they are encouraged to carry on. We will all be in better shape if we support each other, even if it is from two metres away.

Sharon Renneberg

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Dear Editor, I would like to thank all of the young artists who have brightened the sidewalks with their chalk artwork. Your drawings and quotes are very inspiring.

Let’s all take their advice and “Take a Breath” and to remember that “Smiles are Contagious.”

Diane Lyons

We especially thank those who are working directly with the public. You are our heroes!

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I know these times are not easy for anyone. People are worried about families and friends, money, job security and providing the essentials at home. Parents are looking for ideas to help entertain their kids at home and continue with at-home learning.

This is a great time for us to teach patience, kindness, empathy, compassion and basic social skills. With people running amok at the grocery stores and hoarding items, what a great learning opportunity for us all to have conversations with our kids to teach them how to do better and be better.

This is far more important than reading levels and spelling tests. Conversations and words have power and can set the tone for how our youngest citizens will behave in times of crisis.

CAROL’S STORY

“I enjoy life here at The Maples” her pictures you will see in our photo gallery.

Sechelt was home to Carol until she made the move to The Maples in 2012. “I like the village atmosphere and being so close to the water, the location is so easy for walking and there is lots to do, have a coffee, drop into the shops or browse around the heritage sites on my doorstep.” Carol is a photographer who enjoys capturing the scenery and wildlife in the area. Some of

There were many things that contributed to Carol’s move here to Steveston.

“Having my family close by was most important, being able to walk into the village.

I love the building, in fact I know the Architect. I have a beautiful corner suite with lots of windows that offers me views and lots of fresh air.”

“I have made new friends and we enjoy lots of laughs.”

Words of wisdom: Carol says “When moving into a new home like the Maples, be prepared to visit with people, take part in the activities and make friends.”

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I don’t know if you think this is appropriate, but then, a little humour is needed during these trying times.

Are we a virus?

Dear Editor,

Is this the Earth hitting the big reset button upon us?

We’ve become a bloated species: over-populated, overindulged, over-scheduled and over-travelled.

We’re spreading quickly and we impose ourselves on the environment and all its other species. But, if you look at our history, we are a mere blip of two million (or so) years in the bigger picture of the planet’s 4.5 billion years.

Are we a virus? Perhaps the Earth is sending a warning, otherwise she’ll find a vaccine for humanity.

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Travellers ordered to self-isolate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells those not complying with social distancing to “go home” Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Travellers returning to Canada are now subject to a mandatory 14-day isolation.

The measures were announced Wednesday morning by the federal government and came into effect at midnight that night.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government has been “urgently advising” people to self-isolate after returning to Canada from international travel over the past few weeks.

“We have decided that now is the time to make that measure mandatory,” said Freeland.

“The health minister will be using powers that she has under the Quarantine Act, beginning midnight (Wednesday), to impose a mandatory 14-day period of isolation on all people coming into Canada from outside Canada,” she added.

The mandatory isolation will not apply to essential workers, such as health care workers or truck drivers.

Freeland said the government would be providing information on enforcement measures later Wednesday, but said travellers’ information would be taken down once they arrived in Canada so the government could check to see if they are complying with the quarantine.

The mandatory quarantine is one of a number of measures the federal government has rolled out over the past week to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been addressing Canadians daily about the coronavirus crisis for over a week, announced last week that the Canada-U.S. border would be closed to all non-essential travellers beginning midnight March 20.

He also announced that Canada will be turning back irregular migrants at the border, part of a

“reciprocal arrangement” with the United States.

could be imposed if they don’t follow the COVID-19 rules.

The government also launched its plan to mobilize Canada’s industry to help fight the virus.

The plan will help companies that already produce equipment such as ventilators, masks and hand sanitizer to “massively scale up production,” said Trudeau.

Support will also be provided to companies that want to start producing such equipment and retool their facilities to do so.

... the duration of the crisis will be determined by the choices we make right now.

“Enough is enough,” he said in response to images of Canadians crowding public parks and beaches and ignoring social distancing advice, such as in Vancouver, over the past weekend.

“Go home and stay home.”

He also said the restrictions JUSTIN TRUDEAU i n t r o d u c e d Trudeau called the meaacross Canada sures, which have been to deal with the compared to wartime and COVID-19 panthe Great Depression, unprecedented but necessary in the demic will be in place for as long as people choose them to be. fight against COVID-19.

“Every day, people ask me how ‘Enough is enough’ long these restrictions will be in Trudeau warned Canadians this place,” said Trudeau. week that more stringent measures

“The truth is, we don’t know yet.

But here’s what we do know: the duration of this crisis will be determined by the choices we make right now, by the decisions we make every single day.”

While the federal emergencies act is on the table, Trudeau said it is a measure of “last resort,” if people don’t follow health advice and government guidelines.

Emergency flights The federal government is working with the country’s airlines to make commercial flights available for Canadians stranded abroad, said Trudeau.

The first flight, flying out of Morocco, landed in Montreal Saturday, while the first of three flights from Peru left that country Tuesday.

The government is also working on flights from Panama, Tunisia and Ukraine, and has also announced flights from Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Spain.

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Notice of Intention to Provide Assistance by License to Occupy Agreements The City of Richmond hereby gives notice that the City intends to provide assistance to GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA-GUIDES DU CANADA (the “Guides”), pursuant to Section 21 of the Community Charter.

The City of Richmond and the Guides will enter into two License to Occupy Agreements to allow the Guides to operate a local office for administrative purposes, meetings, training, workshops, events, and short-term recreational lodging for the Guides and affiliated non-profit groups, and a campsite primarily for use by the Guides and local community groups with a focus on outdoor recreation and education.

The License to Occupy Agreements will commence on or about April 1, 2020 and have a term of five years each. The BC Council of the Guides will base its operations at its office at 107 - 252 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, British Columbia. The assistance includes certain benefits at reduced cost, which includes use of up to 0.461 acres of land at a residential lot located at 4780 Blundell Road and up to 3.971 acres of land at Woodwards Landing located at 11551 Dyke Road.

The aggregate value to be provided during the terms of the License to Occupy Agreements is estimated at $82,400 per year for each year of the terms.

Any inquiries concerning the proposed assistance may be addressed to: Paul Brar Manager, Parks Programs 5599 Lynas Lane Richmond, B.C. V7C 5B2 Telephone: 604-244-1275 City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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COVID-19 cases reach 659 in B.C. home-care and assisted-living services for people needing operations.

Alan Campbell & Kirsten Clarke ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM B.C. now has 659 reported cases of COVID-19, up 197 from Monday.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s chief medical health officer, announced Wednesday afternoon that the province had, sadly, recorded one more death from the virus, for a total of 14 deaths.

The latest fatality is again a resident at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver, where 11 of the province’s COVID-19 deaths have occured.

Of the reported cases, 183 have now fully recovered.

Henry said 339 of the cases are in the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region; 218 in Fraser Health; 47 on the Island; 46 in the Interior and nine in Northern Health.

She revealed that nine long-term care homes now have cases of the virus, up three from Tuesday.

The majority of the care home cases are among residents and staff at Lynn Valley.

Henry said 64 of the current cases are being treated in hospital, 26 of which are in intensive care.

She added that, based on information from around the world, people who’ve recovered have immunity for at least a few weeks and/or months.

In Canada, as of Wednesday afternoon, there had been 3,409 cases of the virus reported, 617 of which were new cases (in the last 24 hours). The virus has resulted in 36 deaths, 10 of which were new. Almost 200 people have fully

It is becoming obvious (social distancing) is a very challenging thing to do (in restaurants, which)...must move to a take-out model only DR. BONNIE HENRY

recovered, thus far, in the country.

Globally, there has been 460,065 cases reported across 196 countries and territories, resulting in 20,828 deaths. Almost 114,000 people have fully recovered from the virus.

Initially China, where the virus first surfaced, was the worst hit, but Italy — where more than 10 per cent of reported cases has resulted in a fatality (7,503 deaths) — and Spain (3,434 deaths) have taken over the grim toll.

Hospitals readying for COVID influx Nearly 3,900 empty beds are available in hospitals around British Columbia in preparation for a possible influx of patients sickened with COVID-19, B.C. health minister Adrian Dix said.

Dix said Tuesday the cancellation of thousands of elective surgeries was necessary to ready the health-care system for “a much more difficult situation” given that 617 people in B.C. have now been diagnosed with the virus.

He said the number of cancellations will put a strain on

Dr. Henry said 145 people have been diagnosed with the virus in the last two days, with 59 people in hospital, 23 of them in intensive care.

Restaurants ordered to close On Friday, Henry ordered all restaurants to halt dine-in services.

With the social distancing rule of two metres becoming near impossible for restaurants to adhere to, Henry said it had become “clear to me that there are certain settings where (social distancing) is really a challenge.

“It is becoming obvious...this is a very challenging thing to do (in restaurants). So from today (Friday), my order is that restaurants must move to a take-out delivery model only.”

Thousands getting tested for COVID-19 in B.C. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has worked through a backlog of tests for COVID-19, Henry announced Tuesday.

Widespread testing is part of the “backbone” to suppressing the virus that has caused a pandemic among an unprotected population, according to the World health Organization.

Henry said health officials have tested close to 30,000 people as of Tuesday, up from 17,912 tests March 20. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported 26,681 tests completed as of 8 p.m. Sunday.

Dix said test capacity is now at about 3,500 per day via BCCDC and private laboratories such as LifeLabs. Testing is focused on health care workers and people believed to be in contact with an infected person within the community, said Henry.

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Richmond city council declared an emergency last week, ramping up its efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by encouraging social distancing and cracking down on businesses not complying with health orders.

The emergency declaration — which will be reviewed in 30 days — gives the city the ability to use any power it has to combat the spread of virus.

This declaration was followed by the mayor ordering city hall closed to the public for a month. City facilities are also closed as are playgrounds, fields and sports courts.

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Notice City of Richmond 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. 10167 is as follows: • To provide for electronic participation by Council Members at Standing Committees and Regular Council Meetings for Public Hearings, in emergency circumstances as determined by the Mayor, and to exclude or limit the physical attendance of members of the public at these regular meetings, based on stated public health and safety reasons.

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10167 received 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading on Monday, March 23, 2020, and will be considered for adoption at an upcoming Council Meeting.

Copies of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10167 are available on the City’s website at:

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Many city staff members are making working from home, but core and critical services will continue online and by phone.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the priority is dealing with the pandemic, but staff are still doing what needs to be done to keep the city running.

“Right now we’re in emergency mode to do what we have to,” he said.

Over the past week, the city has been taking several measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus and to encourage limited physical interaction.

Next week’s parks, recreation and cultural services committee meeting is cancelled because there was only one decision item on the agenda.

Other measures council is looking at is to allow councillors to attend meetings by teleconferencing, as well as extending the payment date of flat-rate utility bills, originally March 31, to June 30.

The property tax due date, however, is set

On Monday, council voted to ramp up consequences for businesses that aren’t complying with provincial health orders, for example, the shutdown of personal service businesses like salons and tattoo parlours, and no dine-in service at restaurants.

Richmond businesses have to comply with all health orders, otherwise, they risk having their business license suspended or cancelled.

For expediency during the pandemic, council gave staff the authority to suspend business licenses, something normally done by council.

Each day a business remains open, it can be ticketed between $500 and $1,000.

Furthermore, if council moves to cancel the license, the city could issue a fine, but this needs to go through provincial court and can take between six and 18 months.

By April 6, council hopes to have in place a bylaw that allows a maximum fine of $50,000 if a business is still operating with a suspended or cancelled license — up from a maximum of $10,000.

Bylaw officers usually respond to complaints, but, with the on-going health emergency, the City of Richmond is moving to more proactive measures to ensure businesses are following provincial health orders, according to Kim Decker, city spokesperson.

The city is still encouraging anyone who sees non-compliance to email and provide details — date, time, address and a detailed description. The city can be reached at bylawrequest@richmond.ca.

The City of Richmond also has a webpage with updates: www.Richmond.ca/ covid-19.

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Age of hospital adds challenge in crisis Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

While all levels of government tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, the community is waiting for a long-promised new acute care tower for Richmond Hospital to replace the aging, and outdated, one.

Despite its age, narrow hallways and shared rooms, however, Richmond’s medical health officer is confident the hospital and its facilities can handle an influx of patients during this pandemic.

Richmond Hospital was built in 1966 and while talk about rebuilding a large portion of it has been discussed for a couple decades, the work to realize that didn’t start until two years ago — and the actual plan has yet to be announced.

Just three weeks ago, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix told the Richmond News an announcement on the acute care tower business case, with a budget and plans, would come “shortly,” but since then the coronavirus outbreak has sucked all attention away from anything but its containment.

According to 2018 data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Richmond Hospital has a total of 228 beds, which includes 14 intensive care beds, 15

obstetric beds, three pediatric beds, 22 mental health and addictions beds and 174 other acute beds.

but they have this whole extra layer of challenge in a building that’s grossly outdated,” she added.

The total number of acute care beds in Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is 1,928 — this includes the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, the North Shore, Vancouver, Richmond as well as a few remote communities, with a total population of 1.25 million.

While door-knocking during the past provincial election, Greene talked to a retired hospital worker who said there was discussion about rebuilding the hospital 25 years ago.

VCH wouldn’t specify how many ventilators are at Richmond Hospital, but the total for the whole health region is 216 — they also didn’t specify how many were designed for adults and how many for children, despite queries from the Richmond News.

Nevertheless, if Richmond Hospital were to receive a large number of acute coronavirus cases, these would have to be treated in a seismically unsafe 54-year-old building with narrow hallways and doorways with about 80 per cent of beds in shared rooms.

Richmond Coun. Kelly Greene said she’s confident staff would do an excellent job caring for patients, but she said the “fundamental flaw” is the age of the building and its outdated features like bathroom doors that wheelchairs can’t get through and the large number of shared rooms.

Staff will have to “work against the building” in an acute situation, Greene said.

“They’re going to give you excellent care

“Everyone in health knows this building needs to be replaced,” Greene said.

While there might come a time when hospital capacity is reached during this outbreak, Richmond’s medical health officer, Dr. Meena Dawar, said she’s not worried at the moment that Richmond Hospital’s limitations, for example, shared rooms, will mean it can’t handle patients.

around an individual.

“While we like to have private rooms, we do manage (respiratory) patients successfully with shared rooms,” she said.

Dawar said the Ministry of Health has done an assessment on ventilators and how many each hospital has, and she’s not concerned about the number at Richmond Hospital— both ventilators and people can be moved around, she added.

...they have this whole extra layer of challenge in a building that’s grossly outdated.

“Care will be provided when individuals need it,” she said.

Currently, beds are being emptied by cancelling elective surgeries while hospital staff prepare for a possible influx of coronavirus cases.

But there is no short-term solution to fix an outdated building.

In 2016, the Richmond Hospital Foundation expressed its frustraCOVID-19 is managed like KELLY GREENE tion during the facility’s 50th aninfluenza, and, because it’s niversary celebration, at which transmitted by droplets, having several people in a shared room won’t time Liberal MLA Teresa Wat pointed out the hospital had been upgraded to the tune of cause it to spread, Dawar explained. $67 million between 2002 and 2013 with “What we usually do around individuals an additional $27 million for items such as who have respiratory infection works for CO- inpatient room renovations and heating and VID, fortunately,” she said, adding it’s not like cooling system upgrades. tuberculosis that needs airborne precautions

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Many children are being kept at home to reduce the risk of getting the virus, Chang said, but his centre is keeping its doors open with minimum service.

“It’s important for us to stay open to help the parents who work on the frontline and can’t stay at home with their child, especially for the upcoming weeks,” Chang said.

However, it is still unclear how organizations operating before- and after-school care in schools will provide the service, but some have stated they are committed to doing so.

Spring break camps at community centres were initially kept open, but, with dwindling numbers, closed during their second week.

On Friday, Katrine Conroy, Minister of Children and Family Development announced funding to help keep childcare centres (deemed an essential service) open — up to 75 per cent of the facility’s monthly expenses.

Playgrounds and outdoor courts are closed to the public to keep people from spreading the coronavirus. Maria Rantanen photo According to the Ministry of Health, detailed guidelines on implementing best practices will be given to child care providers soon.

To encourage social distancing, the City of Richmond and the Richmond School Board closed all playgrounds last week followed a couple days later with the closure of outdoors sports fields and courts.

Community centres, the Oval, pools, arenas and other indoor city-owned amenities had already been shut down to stop the spread of coronavirus. Parks and trails, however, are open.

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A Richmond resident is warning people not get duped by the latest claim of a cure for COVID-19, for which there is no known vaccine.

Alex Murguia said he was shocked to see a flyer in his mail from a U.S.-based manufacturer of an immune-system boosting acid called Legado.

NRP Organics makes a bizarre suggestion in its flyer that its product can help fight the virus by restoring “gut function

Murguia, who lives in Terra Nova, said every suite in his building complex found one of the flyers in their mailbox just last week.

“I did not contact these unscrupulous people but did see their website is open for business,” Murguia told the Richmond News.

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Virus Busting (and planning)

City leaders join forces in face of pandemic publisher Alvin Chow.

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With about 10 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Richmond and some community transmission detected, a task force was struck on Monday of community leaders to stay on top of latest developments.

The Richmond COVID-19 Community Task Force is being co-chaired

by Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Fan Chun, chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

The group includes city managers, public health representative, school board officials, tourism and media outlets, including Richmond News

“I truly believe that sometimes the darkest moments can bring out the best in us,” he added.

Right now, there is a lot of information and it’s changing by the hour, explained Chun.

School superintendent Scott Robinson told the task force the school district has established emergency operations and shut down the main school board office on Minoru Boulevard.

The task force is structured so that community stakeholders can talk and share information and hopefully resources, he added.

While the Ministry of Education suspended instruction on March 17, learning is still expected to continue, he explained. As well, school districts are expected to maintain some level of service for children of essential services workers, as well as youth at-risk.

“It’s important, for instance, for our MLAs to understand that local employers are being stressed by their employee-health tax (EHT) payments coming due,” he said. “Or for the city staff to share information to Tourism Richmond that there are job opportunities in care homes for displaced hotel workers.”

Craig Richmond, CEO of the Vancouver International Airport, reported that flights are down about 50 per cent and there have been “significant layoffs.”

Right now, taking the time to connect is “vital” in order to fight this crisis “as one,” Chun said.

Feds approve $107 billion in relief Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Parliament approved the federal government’s $107-billion COVID-19 aid package Wednesday, following a day of tense negotiations in the House of Commons.

The government has budgeted $52 billion in direct support payments and $55 billion in tax deferrals.

It includes a temporary wage benefit for employers of small businesses, equal to 10 per cent of the salary paid to employees for three months; boosts to GST and child care benefits; a six-month interest free moratorium on Canada student

loans; tax filing deadline extended to June 1; and tax payment deadline extended to August.

The package also includes the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), which replaces two previously announced financial measures, in order to streamline the process for workers whose incomes have been disrupted by COVID-19.

Under the benefit, workers will receive $2,000 a month for the next four months.

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Parents who have to stay home with sick children or because school or daycare is closed are also eligible for CERB. People who already receive EI and sickness benefits as of Wednesday would continue to receive those benefits and should not apply to CERB. Provincial relief The provincial government also introduced a $5-billion aid package this week in response to COVID-19.

Premier John Horgan said on Monday $2.8 billion will be spent on people and services, and the remaining $2.2 billion will be targeted towards businesses.

The plan includes a onetime, tax-free $1,000 payment to British Columbians who can’t work because of COVID-19; an increase to the B.C. Climate Action Tax Credit in July; and a freeze on B.C. student loan payments for six months.

Horgan also announced $1.7 billion for critical services, such as health care, housing and shelters, as well as support for tenants, those on income assistance and businesses hit hard by the pandemic.

Businesses with a payroll over $500,000 can defer employer health tax payments until Sept. 30 Tax filing for PST and other taxes will also be extended.

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The Busting As the Covid19 Virus now dominates our lives, finances have to take a back seat to more important health steps we need to take. Here are the priorities, as I see them: a) Keep your distance from others; b) Stay home as much as possible; c) Watch Dr. Bonnie Henry as much as possible; d) Boost your immune system, to help your body stay healthy and be able to fight any illness you may contract (Virus or otherwise).

Here are some of the most important foods we can eat to accomplish that: 1. Citrus fruits (Lemons (over anything and in tea), oranges and grapefruits are good); 2. Tea (which has some important immune boosting ingredients); 3. Garlic (in anything !); 4. Turmeric; 5. Ginger; 6. Almonds; 7. Yogurt; 8. Poultry (and not just soup. Chicken has vitamin B-6, good for the immune system) One final comment. We owe our health care workers gratitude.

The old expression of Sir Winston Churchill (in talking about the Royal Air Force after the Battle of Britain in August, 1940) may yet resurface: Never in the history of mankind has so much been owed by so many to so few.

OK, the Planning In discussing or considering any aspect of our financial “life” right now, you need to abandon regular thinking. We’re in different times.

Unemployment rates are rising, which is not a surprise during a pandemic. People’s sources of income are going to change. Many of us will receive benefits through government programs. Others will change jobs and perhaps work in the food industry, the drug stores and so forth. CRA is likely operating at a somewhat reduced level in the circumstances we find ourselves in. The most important priority we have is beating the virus. Investments, now down noticeably in value, our beyond our control but will come back once we have the virus under control.

Wisely, the government has taken steps (and will take more in the coming days and weeks, I expect) to help everyone get through.

Here is some of what you need to know. And, again, there will be more: I) Income tax returns can be filed by June 1st. The April 30th deadline is extended; II) If you owe taxes, you have longer to pay. That deadline is August 31st (for now. Perhaps it may be extended also); III) If you have a tax refund coming, you should get your return in as soon as reasonably possible anyway; IV) There is no longer a waiting period for EI benefits, if you qualify for them. If you do, and you are not employed any longer, apply; V) If you are quarantined or have contracted the Covid19 Virus, apply for the Emergency Care Benefit, just introduced by the Federal Government. It is administered through CRA, so try (your best) to contact CRA or Service Canada if you think you may be eligible for this benefit. It is new, so you will have to be patient if the program takes some time to get up and running; VI) The Emergency Care Benefit will also apply for persons who are caring for children at home because of school closures, so again, apply if you are in this situation; VII) The Emergency Care Benefit also applies to persons looking after a family member (including elderly parents) sick with the Virus; VIII) A one time payment from the Federal Government will come in May. It will be around $400 for single persons and $600 for couples. It comes through the GST credit, targeted for low and moderate income families.

IX) Student loans are now interest free for 6 months; X) The minimum RRIF withdrawals have been reduced. The reason for that is the reduced value of our investments, given the Virus has greatly impacted assets values everywhere. This is of some help to persons who have active RRIFs in place; XI) Stay informed. Read newspapers, watch the News and any other media you have access to. Things will continue changing in the financial world and Governments (Federal and Provincial) will continue to introduce programs and assistance to us while the virus is with us.

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With so many facilities closed in Richmond, De Whalen, chair of the Richmond Poverty Response Committee, is concerned about how chronically homeless people will get food and where they’re going to go in the daytime.

Many homeless people access the libraries and community centres during the daytime — all of these are closed for the foreseeable future.

Whalen has been in contact with city hall, trying to see if there are some sites that can be opened up for homeless people to go to during the daytime.

At Richmond Cares Richmond Gives, (RCRG) president and CEO Ed Gavsie wanted to ensure, although many of their programs are shut down and their staff is doing a lot of work from home, that housebound people still got their grocery deliveries.

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While the Ministry of Health stresses the need to protect patient privacy, some Richmond residents insist they should be given more details on the 10 confirmed coronavirus cases in Richmond.

Ten cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Richmond on Monday, leaving a few residents wanting to know what neighbourhoods these patients live in and where they might have recently visited.

However, the provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, told the Richmond News in a statement that respecting patient privacy will better enable public health providers to do the work they need to do to keep everybody safe, adding that if privacy can’t be guaranteed, some people may not come forward for testing.

“We want people who have symptoms

to contact us, and to feel safe contacting us, knowing their privacy will be protected so the steps to protect the health and safety for all can be taken,” the statement read.

In terms of providing more specific information regarding risk of exposure, the statement added, “Anyone who may be at risk of exposure to COVID-19 gets contacted by the public health officials who are supporting confirmed cases and their close contacts.”

However, some Richmond residents believe that the benefits of providing the general public with more information regarding cases in their area outweigh privacy concerns.

A Richmond resident, who only gave his last name as Wang, told the News that transparency is more important than patients’ privacy at this stage.

“If we know more details, we could better protect ourselves,” said Wang, noting that China launched a coronavirus tracking app, dubbed the “close contact detector,” which alerts people if

they have been in close proximity with someone who has it.

“Getting to know COVID-19 hot spots is helpful for us. When we take a walk outside or go grocery shopping, people can protect themselves from contracting the virus.”

Another resident, who gave his last name as Wu, told the News the lack of detail regarding each confirmed case causes more panic and hysteria in the local community.

“Our social media is already flooded with COVID-19-related hoaxes and misinformation,” said Wu. “For example, people shared a photo of an emergency vehicle parked outside of a residential building, leading many netizens to think this might mean one of the residents of the building tested positive for COVID-19.

“However, the truth could be that a resident fell on the floor. Unfortunately, some people would rather believe in rumours.”

Costco not accepting returns There was a lineup outside PriceSmart on Ackroyd Road on Monday as the store limited capacity to observe social distancing. Maria Rantanen photo

CHURCH DIRECTORY As social distancing lineups appeared outside supermarkets across Richmond, Costco announced it won’t accept returns on some items, such as toilet paper and Lysol products, that people have been hoarding in the past weeks.

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Veterinary care needs to be essential: RAPS Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The Regional Animal Protection Society, which operates the RAPS Animal Hospital in Richmond, has sent an urgent letter to the B.C. government asking them to recognize veterinary care as an essential service.

RAPS’ CEO and executive director Eyal Lichtmann outlined his concerns in a letter to Premier John Horgan and his cabinet.

“As an organization and as individuals, we are all on board with the moves the provincial government has taken and continues to take to ensure British Columbians remain healthy,” said Lichtmann.

“As we see other provinces move to shut down all non-essential services, we are concerned about a similar move here that could harm animal and human health.”

Companion animals are “not at risk” from COVID-19, said Lichtmann.

“There is no evidence that animals can contract or transmit the novel coronavirus.

However, in addition to the basic necessity of providing needed veterinary care to animals in our community, the current crisis is evidence that vigilance is also needed to identify any zoonotic diseases that have the potential to cross-contaminate humans and animals.”

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RAPS Hospital veterinary team at work. The Richmond-based charity is urging the B.C. government to declare its facility an essential service during the pandemic. Photo submitted

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ICBC is offering phone-in and online services for drivers who need to renew their driver’s licences or defer payments while maintaining physical distancing requirements.

Customers can renew their expiring driver’s licences by calling ICBC’s Driver Licensing Call Centre and a temporary 90-day paper licence will be mailed to them.

Extensions are only for routine renewals, reinstatement of a licence and replacement of a lost licence. This does not include expiring BC Services Cards and BC Identification Cards.

Richmond Hospital Foundation has launched a call for donations to purchase critical life-saving medical equipment to treat coronavirus patients.

At a time when health systems and population health are placed at risk by the pandemic, Lichtmann said “it is essential that veterinary doctors continue to operate.

In response to the local community’s desire to help, Richmond Hospital Foundation set up the COVID-19 Response Fund on March 20 to purchase equipment to “create capacity” for Richmond Hospital, said Natalie Meixner, president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation.

“This is a humanitarian matter for the animals and crucial for human health also because veterinarians are the first line of defence against zoonotic transmissions of other diseases.”

“We have had many people asking us how they can help, what is the best way to help? So the best way to help is to make a donation online, because the money will be used for equipment,” said Meixner.

While the letter comes amid the current crisis, the underlying issue of veterinary care being an essential service has been discussed in the past, according to RAPS.

“We worked with Richmond Hospital leadership to understand Richmond Hospital equipment needs during the pandemic.

Right now, they have identified that they need a number of ventilators and oxygen concentrators,” she added.

“The urgency was perhaps never there before,” said Lichtmann. “Now it is.”

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Enhanced Driver’s Licence and Enhanced Identification Card processes are also suspended until further notice.

According to ICBC, to ensure physical distancing requirements, it will only be offering certain services online including, obtaining driving records, changing of addresses and paying violation tickets.

All driver knowledge tests are suspended indefinitely unless there is a legal requirement such as a new resident to B.C. For licence renewals by phone, call 1-800950-1498 and for payment deferrals, visit tiny.cc/4u3ulz.

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COVID-19 targets the lungs and can cause complications such as pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which requires ventilators to deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Each ventilator costs roughly $75,000 to $80,000 and Meixner said Richmond Hospital needs four additional ones — although she wasn’t sure how many it already has.

She also assured that the company that supplies the ventilators for Richmond Hospital has confirmed it has sufficient quantities to fulfill the order, and the four units Richmond Hospital has ordered will be delivered in four to six weeks.

“They are keeping the supply chain moving for everything, and (ventilators) are a high priority for purchasing,” said Meixner.

“We expect equipment needs will be evolving in the weeks ahead and we will continue to work with Richmond Hospital to help however we can to support our medical teams.”

Meanwhile, many well-intentioned people have offered to drop by the hospital to

donate face masks and hand sanitizers to support frontline health care workers, but Meixmer discourages that.

“When people are offering to bring in face masks or gloves, they actually are diverting (the health care team’s) time.

“We definitely don’t want them to come into the hospital or any facility. Richmond Hospital has sufficient masks, and we are assured that health care workers don’t require any gloves or any other things,” said Meixner, again stressing that the best way to help is by making a donation online.

SafeCare calls for masks, gloves However, SafeCare BC — an industryfunded non-profit for care workers — is calling for donations for its members.

SafeCare BC is asking individuals and organizations to donate extra medical supplies to healthcare workers who work in long-term care homes, hospitals and assisted living.

Operation Project, launched by SafeCare BC, is designed to ensure critically needed protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and gloves are available for health care workers who are on the frontlines of the pandemic.

“Every day, our member organizations are telling us they are in urgent need of these supplies to stay safe and ensure safe, quality care for our seniors who depend on them,” said Jen Lyle, CEO at SafeCare BC, adding that there were members who had difficulties ordering supplies as early as this February.

The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the global supply chain, leading to a severe shortage of protective equipment for health care workers.

According to SafeCare BC, people who have unused and unopened personal medical equipment can go to SafeCareBC’s official website to learn more about what’s needed and how to donate. ! To make a donation to the Richmond Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund, go online to RichmondHospitalFoundation. com/why-give/covid-19-response-fund. A tax-deductible receipt will also be issued to the donor.

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Messages of hope from across the city Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A Richmond mom-of-three has kicked off a colourful craze she hopes will sweep the city and country to keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sharline Gosal and her children — 10-year-old twins and a nine-year-old — have drawn rainbow pictures and then posted them in their window and are urging others to do the same.

Gosal, whose kids attend Bridge elementary near Steveston Highway and No. 3 Road, said, if more people post their rainbows, kids can count them while out on walks.

She’s hoping the move will break the monotony for children who’re adhering to the pleas of health officials to avoid play dates, playgrounds and maintain the two-metre social distance.

Sharline Gosal and her kids are drawing rainbows and posting them on their window (left) in a bid to encourage others to do the same.

Meanwhile, positive messages (above and below) are appearing on sidewalks all across Richmond during the pandemic. Photos submitted

“The neighbourhood kids are going on walks, but can no longer see their friends or go to the playground,” Gosal told the Richmond News.

“Some of us are putting rainbows in our windows for them to spot as many as they can, while out on the walk.

“It’s going to be like a neighbourhood-wide I Spy game.”

Gosal said Saturday she was on day seven of self-isolation, due to her youngest child having epilepsy and her having a lung disease.

“I’ve also asked my family in Nova Scotia to (share the rainbow idea),” she added.

“Let’s share this like crazy. My kids need something. I’ve shared this with all my family in Canada, from coast to coast.”

Meanwhile, messages of hope are being chalked on the sidewalks all over Richmond, including the Railway Greenway and Steveston boardwalk.

Stranger treats hospital staff with Starbucks Valerie Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Richmond Hospital staff found themselves a pleasant surprise during their coffee break last week — thanks to an anonymous donor.

According to a Facebook post on Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)’s page, a visitor pre-paid for coffee for medical professionals at the Richmond Hospital’s Starbucks.

Jacquie, an employee at Starbucks, was ringing up the customer’s coffee when he asked what the maximum dollar amount

could be put on a gift card.

He was told there was no maximum limit, which then prompted him to add a $500 gift card to his purchase.

When the coffee and card was paid for, the donor gave the gift card back to Jacquie and asked they use it to pay for the medical staff’s coffees that afternoon.

“The $500 card lasted about two hours.

When staff learned that their coffee was already paid for, they were surprised and thankful for this amazing act of kindness,” said VCH on its Facebook page.

Starbucks staff at Richmond Hospital (from left) Mary, Jacquie and RJ were working last week when a generous donor decided to treat hospital staff. Facebook photo

“Random acts of kindness mean even more during times like this,” it added.

The Forever Young Club showed people how to social distance last week at their last get together on the dike before postponing all events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Richmond seniors run/walk group usually meets every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

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Blueliner’s collegiate career cut short Trevor Okino’s chance to win a national championship ended by COVID-19

Trevor Okino’s college career with the University of Jamestown Jimmies in the American Collegiate Hockey Association ended before getting a chance to challenge for a national championship.

The 25-year-old Richmond native was part of a group that won 28 games and was ranked No. 12 in the nation.

“Our mentality has been that we can always be better and improve, we never reflected on our success as a team until the end of the season,” says Okino, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the national playoffs.

Okino and the North Dakota school, in a one-game elimination tournament, would’ve had to win four games in five days.

“With 14 seniors and everything to lose, it would’ve been an exciting tournament,” he says.

Okino says as the playoffs got closer, the intensity heightened in the Division 1 action.

Players put in extra to win the puck battle, or get the shot on net, and the physicality increases.

“Playoff hockey can bring out the best and worst of players, it’s a special moment to be in,” he says.

“My shot is a bit harder and more accurate, hockey-sense has evolved,” he says.

“I believe any of that comes with practice, and four years of that will help. As a person I’ve matured, gained experiences, made mistakes and tried to learn from them. Also, living in -40 winters will add a few layers of character.”

Richmond blueliner Trevor Okino playing for North Dakota’s University of Jamestown in an outdoor game earlier this year against Minot State. COVID-19 brought his senior season to an abrupt end. Photo by University of Jamestown Athletics Four years of college hockey was great for Okino. It allowed him to keep playing hockey and earn a degree in information technology. Once he obtains his degree, he will move back home after seven years. His plan is to seek employment in IT, but also had interest in an officiating career. He also developed life-long friendships and reflects knowing how lucky he was every day to be there.

the Jimmies was playing in two outdoor games in 2019 and 2020. The most recent was against their rivals Minot State.

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Okino went to Jamestown, following three

“There was a ton of snow which made it difficult to play, but added to the experience,” he says. “The event, Hockey Day in North Dakota, has been hosted by our campus. Both years we got to play outdoors right at school, in front of fellow students and family.”

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Nathan Hirayama had a leading role in Canada’s best ever finish at the HSBC Canada Sevens Rugby tournament at BC Place Stadium.

The national team co-captain was named to the HSBC Dream Team as one of the top players in the tournament after leading Canada to a bronze medal. It was Canada’s best showing in the World Rugby Seven Series since winning gold in Singapore back in 2017.

The McRoberts Secondary graduate and Richmond FC Rugby alumni had a try and three converts as Canada defeated South Africa for the first time in seven years 26-19 in the third place game. The News is proud to recognize Nathan as athlete of the month for March.

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The six-foot-one, 200 pound defenceman closed out his collegiate career with a respectable season. He nearly reached 100 career points. He went into the campaign with personal goals to achieve, which included improving his defensive game. That goal resulted in the best plus/minus in his career at plus-seven. Okino improved allround as a player.

seasons (2013-16) with the Chase Heat of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. It was the first time being away from home. Okino says the KIJHL helped prepare him for living on his own.

“I think this was the best preparation, because nothing prepares you for it,” he says.

“On the hockey spectrum, the number of games we played and how much we practiced (five times a week) definitely prepared me for the college level.”

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No regular goalie was no problem for the Richmond Midget C1 Ravens.

The girls hockey team wrapped up a terrific season earlier this month by capturing the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Female Black Group Playoff title with a 1-0 win over the Tri-Cities Predators.

The game was fast paced with the teams evenly matched.

Richmond got a break midway through the second period to score the game’s only goal The Ravens finished second in regular season play with a 10-6-1 record then went 5-2-1 in the round-robin playoff format to earn the opportunity to host the banner game at Minoru Arenas. The behind-the-bench duties this season were shared by Rob Jokai and Joel Marcoe after a mid-January coaching change.

The Ravens impressive run came without having a registered goaltender for the entire campaign. Backstopping was at times done by players putting on the goalie gear for regular season play, and for the playoffs, call-ups from Midget C2 and Bantam C1.

“We were very fortunate to be able to call-up goalies. For the playoffs, we had three, and they all played great. One of our goalies was Bantam rostered and Pee Wee aged Kimberly Ho. She played incredible, earning two shutouts during the playoffs,” Jokai stated.

Richmond Midget C1 Ravens celebrate their PCAHA Playoff Group championship after a 1-0 win over the Tri-Cities Predators in the title game.

Jaena McGarrigle stepped into the crease for one playoff game and for the final, Bantam aged ringette goalie Tayler Cohen was outstanding in earning the shutout.

were Asha Virdee, Claire Kerr, Megan Heinrich and captain Paige Pfortmueller. Sidelined due to injuries were Ria Gill and Sophia Uppal.

The team was led up front by forwards Megan Jokai, Emma Dubnov, Kaylen Mullin, Sienna Scott, Ainsley Moniz, Ashley Schmidt, Claire Marcoe, Chloe Maher, Lauren Bradshaw and affiliate player Tamara Dee. On the blue line

“This was such a great group, they all got along and played hard. They were a real pleasure to coach,” added Jokai. “Six of our players are graduating and we wish them all the best. Hopefully they will look back at this season with a smile.”

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Last fall there was plenty of uncertainty if there were even enough players to ice a team.

Richmond Ringette reached out to Delta and between the two associations they had 11 skaters and a goalie.

The small roster was depleted even further at provincials with one player ineligible to play and another being sidelined in game two with a concussion.

Still, Richmond more than held its own — going 2-2 in round-robin play that included wins over Port Coquitlam

U19 Richmond girls finished in third place after cobbling together a team. Photo submitted (6-3) and Prince George (32).

A hard-fought 4-2 semifinal loss to eventual champion Kelowna set the stage for the bronze medal game where Richmond defeated Vernon 5-2.

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Welcome home to this immaculate, cozy 1/2 duplex in the heart of Richmond. Better than a townhouse with NO STRATA FEES! And 1st time on the market! 2 bedrooms plus a den that can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom. 1.5 baths. Updated s/s appliances in 2017, combined European washer/dryer in 2014, hardwood floors, fire sprinklers, security alarm, radiant and baseboard hot water heating and detached single garage. This is perfect for first time Buyers, young families or downsizing. This unit faces Bennett. Steps away from Richmond Secondary with IB Program, Ferris Elementary, transit, 10 minute walk to Canada Line, Richmond Centre Mall, Minoru Arenas, Aquatic Centre and Community Centre, library, track, Minoru Centre for Active Living and restaurants.

#418 4600 Westwater Drive $579,900

$1,368,000 This custom 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is COMPLETELY renovated with a legal addition in 2016. Modern design throughout. Quartz counter tops with undermount sinks in all bathrooms. Open kitchen with Quartz WATERFALL EDGE COUNTER-TOP, Stainless Steel appliances, built in microwave, pendant and recessed lighting. New boiler, on demand water heater, roof, exterior, windows in 2016. One bedroom suite potential! Move in Ready! Please visit our virtual tour. https://www.pixilink.com/148755 Wishing you & your family good health. Stay safe.

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#2-5300 Lackner Crescent $779,000

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Make this cozy townhome just under 1600sf your own in a prime, quiet location! Only 8 units in Shannonbrook Estates and rarely available with a proactive strata. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths that is ideal for a family. Hot water heat, roughed-in security alarm and vacuum, skylight, roof in 2009, upgraded windows in 2013 and 2019 and new fence. Move in or bring your own design ideas. Close to Wowk Elementary and Steveston-London Secondary.

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WOW! This beautiful corner unit is move-in ready. Excellent first floor not at ground level. Large home offers 1 bedroom with a large den that can be converted to a second bedroom with ease. 1 1/2 bathrooms and insuite laundry. $459,900.

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$949,900

201-3755 Chatham Street

$999,900

206-3755 Chatham Street

CHATHAM 3755 - Fabulous ʻA Planʼ offering 2 bdrms and 2 full bathrooms in this exciting new build, designed to capture the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Well designed floor plan with 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wide-plank wood floors, forced-air heating & cooling w/radiant electric heat in the master ensuite. Kitchen has gourmet s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. Neutral elegant designer finishing with a timeless-modern feel.

Laundry room has side by side washer/dryer and storage. Breathtaking shared rooftop deck w/360-degree views stretching from the Fraser River to the North Shore mountains. Make the move and start your Steveston Village lifestyle—amenities, shops, restaurants, services all at your fingertips.

CHATHAM 3755 - Spacious “D Planʼ offering 2 bdrms and 2.5 baths PLUS A DEN in this exciting new build that captures the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Well designed floor plan, 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wideplank wood floors, forced-air heating & cooling w/radiant electric heat in the master ensuite.

Kitchen has quartz counters, high end s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. Neutral elegant designer finishing with a timelessmodern feel. Laundry room has side by side washer/dryer and storage. South facing balcony.

Breathtaking shared rooftop deck w/360-degree views stretching from the Fraser River to the North Shore mountains. Make the move and start your Steveston Village lifestyle! Check out www.chatham3755.com for all the details.

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$3,288,000

11440 Pelican Court

Right out of a magazine! Spectacular, one of a kind, custom-built home located in a quiet cul-de-sac in prestigious Westwind. One of the last "LUC" homes, featuring almost 5000 sq ft over 3 levels with a fabulous floor plan including great room concept living/dining room, gorgeous white kitchen with massive island & Wolfe stove with butlers pantry, huge family room all opening onto the professionally landscaped southern exposed backyard with fire pit, pergola & heaters. One bdrm on the main floor, 4 more with ensuites up, including the spacious master with walkin closet and spa like en-suite. Office, flex space & huge games/recreation room on the third floor, perfect for a growing family.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

4260 Coldfall Road

11620 Pintail Drive

Great family home located in desirable Westwind perfect for a growing family. 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Private, fullyfenced east facing backyard. Excellent school catchment, quiet neighbourhood of new builds and nicely maintained homes. Your opportunity to own a great home in a fabulous neighbourhood.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in a quiet West Richmond neighbourhood situated on a large south exposed 66 x 140 lot with mature landscaping and fully fenced backyard Beautifully renovated kitchen, high quality cabinets, stainless steel high end appliances, fresh paint, tile floors and all other flooring up is original wood. This reverse plan home offers potential for a suite downstairs with a huge rec room/ large in home office and bedrm on the main floor. Spacious rooms easily reconfigure to suit your own needs.

Internet connections in every room. Single carport and additional driveway parking, even potential spot to charge your electric vehicle. A fantastic opportunity to live in, rent out or re-build. Call us today.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$799,900

$399,000

#221-8880 No. 1 Road

$1,498,000

$1,498,000

#107-10788 No. 5 Road

Fabulous value in this lovely 1 bdrm & den (easily second bedroom) with 1.5 baths in conveniently located Apple Green Park. Unit offers laminate floors and nice treed outlook. Enjoy amazing amenities like the indoor and outdoor pools, clubhouse with gym, billiards, party room. and a community feel. Shopping, parks, pitch and putt all right across the street. Envelope is being renewed at the Seller's expense and will afford years of comfort in a 'rain screened' complex. one parking, one locker, your opportunity to own in this great complex!

Welcome to The Gardens, South Richmondʼs most sought-after master-planned urban village built by Townline Homes. This rare, 3 bedroom concrete home features over-height ceilings, air conditioning w/ heat-pump, modern kitchen with SS appliances, quartz counters, radiant heat in the master bathroom and an expansive wrap around patio with impressive views of the adjoining 12-acre nature park with lovely water features and an abundance of walking trails ready to enjoy. Conveniently located Ironwood shopping and setback from the corner of No. 5 Road and Steveston Hwy makes your commute a breeze.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

$646,900

#103-7480 Gilbert Road

FULLY RENOVATED - this stylish 2 bedroom and 2 bath CORNER unit in Central Richmond boasts over 1,200 square feet of spacious and functional living space with open concept.

Custom kitchen cabinetry with farm style sink, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, 12mm laminate flooring, Italian tiles, custom cabinetry in bathrooms, double sinks in master ensuite, new pot lights, crown moulding throughout and so much more. Facing quiet side of the building (away from Gilbert) and not on ground level. Walking distance to all amenities such as the new Minoru Aquatic Centre, Richmond Centre, Skytrain & transit. Top ranking school catchment: Ferris Elementary & Richmond Secondary. 1 Parking & 1 Locker included. No pets.

Don't miss this urban gem ! Schedule your private showing today.

Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

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COPPER SKY WEST #103 4500 Westwater Drive $975,000

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Yes! You can have it all. Spectacular 2 bedroom 2 bathroom and den, waterfront apartment in highly regarded and much sought after Copper Sky West. Inviting warm wood floors welcome you to this well laid out tranquil oasis. Open plan living and dining area, spacious office or den with bright outlook to gardens and water. White Marble fireplace, 2” Blinds, designer paint and lighting including recessed pot lights, Shadow Window screens, in suite utility room, newer HW tank, the list goes on. Chef’s Kitchen , with Dove White cabinets, cool Silestone counters, undermount sink ,sleek S.S. faucet, and S.S. Appliances.

The icing on the cake is the HUGE patio for extended outdoor living. Enjoy the famous Copper Sky sunsets and VIEWS of Fraser River and Gulf Islands, as you relax or entertain your guests. Easy stroll along the

boardwalk to Steveston Village.

ADMIRAL'S WALK #210-7631 Steveston Hwy $410,000

Spacious 2 bed/1.5 bath home in popular Apple Greene with its great proximity to shopping & transit. This great complex boasts resort style amenities with indoor & outdoor pools, billiard room, lounges and grand greenspace between complexes. Kitchen and bath updates and in-suite washer/dryer.

Lovely one bedroom garden apartment that overlooks greenspace. Steps from Tsawwassen Centre you can walk to everything. Updated bath, cozy gas fireplace and lovely hardwood floors throughout. Master is spacious with a walk-through closet to the bath. Generous storage locker just down the hall.

$485,900

STEVESTON VILLAGE $628,000

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PRICELESS PATIO 111-4758 53rd Street, Ladner

Spectacular 700 sq. ft. patio that extends the living space of this sunny 2 bedroom/2 bath home in sought after SUNNINGDALE 111. Patio is ideal for children, pets, container gardening & entertaining. Updated kitchen and baths plus choice location just minutes from shopping & transit. Sweet!

This great 3 bedroom end unit with east/west facing yards is privately set amidst grand greenspace in popular Mariners Village.

Just a stroll to The Village, transit, Garry Point Park & the West Dyke is this fabulous family friendly complex. Beautiful indoor pool.

Walking distance to Lord Byng & McMath.

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Inviting covered front porch, sky-lit foyer, chefʼs kitchen with dual fuel range, private north/south yards and detached garage.

And waiting for you to call this custom Steveston South build home! Features 4 bedrooms up and one on the main, beautiful built-in shelving in Great Room, gourmet kitchen with professional series appliances and magnificent Master Suite.

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9611 Williams Road, Richmond • $1,390,000 7921 sq.ft. lot BUILDERS AND INVESTORS: Subdividable 66x120 lot

$439,000

CORNER CONDO 115-8760 No. 1 Road

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE 151-1440 Garden Place

GARDEN APARTMENT

Popular Admiral's Walk. Highly regarded and well managed complex. Located on the quiet side of the building lovely spacious 1 Bedroom and Den (easy to convert to second Bedroom) 1 and 1/2 Baths. Gently lived in, and well maintained by current owner. Ideal for "empty nesters" or winter travelers, with RV Parking available. Great amenities, with outdoor pool, hot tub, club house and garden plots. Conveniently located at # 3 Road and Steveston Highway, within easy walking distance to Broadmoor Shopping Centre and Bus to Sky Train.

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc. we will dispose of goods belonging to Scott Brown and Ursula Stephens, namely: (1) 34’ Gillnetter #22641 to recover $6,868.01 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after April 3rd, 2020.

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LOFSTRAND, Bernard Joseph September 21, 1933 - March 16, 2020 On Monday, March 16, 2020 Bernard Joseph Lofstrand of Bonnyville, Alberta passed away at the age of 86 years.

Bernard was predeceased by his wife: Ruby Lofstrand; parents: Bror Lofstrand and Victoreen Feland; Meryl Lofstrand, Vivian Bangay, Viola Ward, Carl Lloyd Feland, Guy Lofstrand, Clinton Feland, Warren Feland, Ira Feland, Courtney Feland.

At this time no funeral service will be held.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial tributes in memory of Bernard may be sent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 110 - 1525 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8R9.

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Layfield Canada Ltd. has applied to request authorization to discharge air contaminants from an existing plastic film manufacturing and converting facility located at 11120 Silversmith Place, Richmond BC V7A 5E4. Layfield has been at this current location for 30 years.

Layfield Canada Ltd. is involved in the manufacturing of plastic for the food, medical, nutraceutical, flood protection, home construction, biodigester, and environmental containment industries. The purpose of this application is to request authorization to discharge air contaminants from 15 emission sources including: 3 printing press dryers, 2 smaller printers, 7 extrusion/printing line treaters, 1 parts washer for press, 1 ink storage room, and 1 hot oil boiler.

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Bernard’s early years were spent in the Moose Creek and Maloy area, as well as living and working in and from Edmonton, Richmond and Vancouver.

Bernard was a hard worker and very proud to have worked with the Operating Engineers Union for over 50 years.

Bernard is lovingly survived by his children: Leonard (Wendy) Lofstrand, Bruce (Jill) Lofstrand, Karen Lofstrand; step-daughters: Monica (Anthony) Metzler, Bernice (Troy) Collinge; grandchildren: Evelyn, Danya, Mariah, Cheyene, Krista, Amy, Zoe, Zachery, Savannah; siblings: Bernice Andrews, Joyce (Ben) Albers, Larry (Terry) Lofstrand, Elaine (Ed) Lammie, Linda Swityk, Ron Feland; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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