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Even when we’re apart, we stand together.

While physical distancing is the right thing to do to defeat the COVID-19 virus, coming together to support one another is the most important thing we can do to keep our country strong. In these uncertain times, we need each other more than ever before.

That’s why we’ve created the RBC Client Relief Program. You’ve had many questions and will have many more as events evolve. We want you to know we are listening, and we’ll provide the support you need, especially if you are in challenging circumstances.

First, let me share what we’re doing to relieve some of the day-to-day pressure on your personal finances by: •

Deferring payments on mortgages, credit cards, installment loans and auto loans for up to six months;

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Providing access to skipped payments through self-service online banking;

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Ensuring credit scores are not impacted by deferred payments, and;

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Waiving certain fees, like stop payment fees and ATM statement fees.

Second, we know many of our clients are facing additional pressure from lost employment, a major disruption in their business or unique family circumstances. Our employees are here to connect with you directly to create a personal plan to relieve the pressure you are facing. This may include reducing credit card interest charges by 50% for clients receiving credit card minimum payment deferrals. If you are experiencing more extreme financial hardship, please book a call with an advisor through our online appointment booking service.

Third, for our commercial and small business clients – key engines of the Canadian economy – you can count on RBC to provide immediate relief by enabling payment deferral and temporary limit increases where needed. We are also temporarily waiving setup fees for business client enrollment in electronic cash management and remote cheque processing solutions. We are working closely with government to implement their new programs for business, and our advisors are here to help you.

RBC has been serving Canadians for more than 150 years and we’ve seen a lot during that time.

The challenges may differ, but the resolve of our employees never wavers. I want to thank all our employees for their compassion and extraordinary dedication during this time.

The situation today is very fluid, and as events evolve so will our approach.

We stand together with you.

Sincerely,

Neil McLaughlin Group Head Personal & Commercial Banking RBC

For information on the RBC Client Relief Program, go to rbc.com/covid19 or book a call with an advisor at rbc.com/appointment.

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It’s never easy to ask for help, but here we are...

A few years back when community papers were not just struggling but closing at an unprecedented rate, someone floated the idea of asking readers for a “voluntary subscription.”

This was an idea many papers were considering. In fact, the Guardian in the UK had already started a voluntary subscription for its website. And the Tyee, a Vanvouver-based onlineonly publication, has used that as its business model since its inception.

But when we talked about it for the Richmond News, I wasn’t comfortable. First, I didn’t think it would work. I know we have our loyal supporters, but it’s awfully hard to get a mass of people to pay for something they’ve always gotten for free. Also, it just didn’t feel right to be asking.

Then came COVID-19.

Right now our team is working incredibly hard. Partly because we have a dedicated staff, but also because as journalists, we’re a bit obsessive when it comes to “big

news.”

their knees, and here we are back to this idea of a voluntary subscription.

The point is, we are working around the clock to ensure our readers (that would be you) have the information they need to stay abreast of this massive and ever-changing phenomenon that is profoundly impacting our lives. We’re covering everything from national press conferences and daily briefings to neighbourhood initiatives and personal insights.

This time, however, I’m absolutely behind the campaign. The online reality is what it is. This is not a case of creating more profits for shareholders. This is a case of survival.

At this point, we simply don’t have a sustainable revenue stream coming from online.

I assure you, our sales staff are working hard to change that, but this is the current reality.

And, clearly, it’s resonating. Last month, our website had a record 2.1 million original page views and more than 860,000 users.

An upside of subscriptions, voluntary or otherwise, is it gives readers a larger voice. If a paper sees a chunk of its revenue coming directly from readership, you can bet that readership will be well attended.

Good news, right?

So, how can it be we’ve had to temporarily lay off staff (note the lack of a sports section), cut allowances and reduce our websupport team?

But that aside, if you believe in local journalism, if you value community connection, if you want to be a part of the conversation and hear the voices of your neighbours, please support us.

The challenge for newspapers is not just COVID-19. However, the pandemic illustrates the vulnerability we’ve been dealing with since the rise of the Internet and social media.

I don’t love asking for help, but I do love community news. Here’s hoping you do too.

Donations can be made online at Richmond-News.com. Click on the Support Local News box on the right side of the homepage.

Despite great stories and strong readership, newspapers struggle to make money online. Combine that with the fact many of the small and large businesses that support us through print advertising are on

The pace of news is unprecedented as we face the COVID-19 pandemic together.

See the Richmond News online at Richmond-News.com for the latest developments and updates that will keep you informed and keep your family safe.

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COVID-19 solicits plaudits and Fraser Voices urges nixing port expansion angst around Richmond Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, On Mar. 30 the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Review Panel released a 600-page report with recommendations which, if accepted by the federal government, would permit the Vancouver Fraser Port to fill in 177 hectares of highly productive mudflat and marshlands on Roberts Bank for another container port.

The report extolls the economic and industrial benefits of the project before outlining numerous significant negative environmental and social impacts. However, none of the environmental damage is considered sufficient to recommend denying the port’s expansion. The damages are seen as technical challenges which can be overcome with monitoring, habitat offsets and other technical fixes without proof that they will replace nature’s functions.

The conclusion that the loss of Roberts Bank habitats and its biota can simply be replaced with some man-made structures on Richmond’s Sturgeon Banks is wishful thinking. How can Sturgeons Bank magically host more salmon, birds, shrimp and crab? How can the displaced Roberts Bank crab fishery simply move north to Sturgeons Bank? Should we be encourag-

ing more bird populations near the airport?

Dear Editor,

I am pleasantly surprised to see how well businesses have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The estuary has lost over 80 per cent of its wetlands since European contact. During the past decade the estuary has been subjected to plans for a coal port, a fourth runway across Sturgeon Banks, a jet fuel terminal, and expanded Lehigh cement and Fortis LNG plants and docks on Tilbury Island. Now the port wants to fill in much of Roberts Bank. Some of these projects are now underway.

I think Richmond Health (Vancouver Coastal Health) has to provide an update to whether or not Richmond Hospital is inundated with COVID cases or not.

Particularly those still open for people to go inside. The way they are implementing social distancing and controlling how many people enter a space is great.

For the Richmond medical health officer to say the numbers are meaningless is negligent!

Neil McManussy

I have also noticed how well behaved people can be when they choose to be.

Whether it’s part of a line outside a bank, grocery store, or the Canada Line, people generally seem to understand these measures are in place for the protection of all and are behaving as adults should.

The Fraser Estuary is struggling to survive as an ecosystem. If approved, this port project will do irreparable damage to the flora, salmon, sturgeon, orca and thousands of migratory shorebirds passing through the region.

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Dear Editor, On my bike trips and walks throughout our community, I’m amazed and disappointed with what I’m seeing. The city has posted signs and arrows directing the public to walk one-way around Garry Point Park.

Several people were not taking any notice and one young man, running fast towards me (a 78-year-old old!), forced me to step away from the rubber mats to avoid him!

It makes me wonder why we cannot also be civil in the good times.

I want to thank those who not only have to deal with their regular duties at work, but also need to make sure social distancing is enforced.

Socially, this area is important to us and supports a recreational, aboriginal and commercial fishery. We must now put pressure on our federal MPs and hope the Trudeau government will understand that our estuary is reaching a point of no return and reject the Roberts Bank port expansion.

A big thank you as well to all from Richmond on the front lines. Though we are isolated we can still spread positivity by calling a friend or family member and checking up on them. After all, love is all you need.

Otto Langer

While riding my bike along Dyke Road near Gilbert, a man was running towards me. I couldn’t swerve as a car was passing me. So he ran by within one foot of me.

Please, wake up and keep your distance.

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Virus kills man at home

The second B.C. death from COVID-19 in the general community was a Richmond man who was found unresponsive in his home, according to media reports.

Warlito Valdez, 49, was self-isolating on the top floor of his home when his wife found him on Sunday morning, the Vancouver Sun reported. Paramedics were unable to resuscitate him.

Valdez, who worked at Pendleton Home, run by the Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL), became ill with COVID-19 following exposure at the facility where he was a front-line essential worker, explained Shannon Crofton, RSCL acting executive director.

She said the society has been “devasted” by the news of Valdez’ death.

“We grieve the loss of a friend and colleague,” she said in a statement.

RSCL has been in daily contact with staff who have become ill or tested positive for COVID-19 to monitor their health and offer support.

A GoFundMe page for Valdez’ family had already raised $16,000 by Wednesday afternoon. (Search for “Warlito Valdez”) Valdez had a four-year-old daughter Charlotte and wife Flozier.

Crofton said the society has been following pandemic control policies since early March.

—Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

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COVID-19 surfacing in facilities, services, shops Freshco let the public know within two days of an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

Meanwhile, two cases have been confirmed at the Austin Harris seniors residence (below.) Google Maps & file photos

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Cases of COVID-19 are popping up throughout Richmond, including at Austin Harris, an assisted living facility.

Two residents at the Steveston seniors facility were diagnosed with COVID-19.

One was in Richmond Hospital and the other was “fully recovered” and in isolation at the facility, explained the organization’s CEO, Queenie Choo, last week.

“We are working with Austin Harris to identify if anyone else may have been exposed and have dispatched additional resources to the facility to help provide onsite infection control support and education for staff,”

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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.

read a letter from Vancouver Coastal Health to residents and families.

Choo added that all care workers at the 50-unit facility are wearing face shields, and other protective equipment, before entering the resident’s room.

“I want to say they are the true heroes of our community (who) work for us and care for us,” said Choo.

Meanwhile, Meena Dawar, Richmond’s medical health officer, confirmed health officials know there are numerous other cases throughout the community.

by FreshCo, for example.

The grocery store, owned by Sobeys Inc., publicized the fact they had an employee who works at its No. 3 Road location, who tested positive for COVID-19.

The Richmond FreshCo is one of two Sobeys Inc. stores in the Lower Mainland with an employee who has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Richmond HandyDart driver tests positive

“The numbers (of test-positive cases) are an underestimate of the numbers ill in the community,” she told the Richmond News last week.

City Coun. Chak Au doesn’t think that’s good enough. He wants more specific information made public, regarding how many people have tested positive and which facilities have outbreaks.

“At least we should have a more clear picture on what’s happening in our city,” he said.

FreshCo employee battles COVID-19 Au added there is a stark contrast between information being given out by the health authority and that provided

Sobeys’ corporate website lists locations across Canada where employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

The case was recorded on the website March 28 and the employee last worked in the store March 26.

However, she was reluctant to give the number of testpositive cases in Richmond, saying that information would be “meaningless” and would give “false assurance” about the current pandemic.

Two weeks ago, Dawar gave council an update on the COVID-19 outbreak, saying there were 10 cases in Richmond, but she has not provided an update since.

more willing now to go to FreshCo because of its transparency.

To provide the number of testpositive cases in Richmond would be ‘meaningless’ and give ‘false assurance.’

DR. MEENA DAWAR

Au said knowing about the case at the grocery store has not caused panic and he has talked to people who are

Other cases reported in the community include one at Pendleton House where an employee died at his home over the weekend after being exposed to the virus at the group home run by Richmond Society for Community Living. (See story, left) Also, a HandyDART driver, who works out of Richmond, has tested positive for COVID-19, TransLink confirmed.

The driver’s workspace and vehicle have been “thoroughly cleaned and disinfected,” said TransLink in a statement.

Earlier this week, TransLink confirmed two of its employees had tested positive for the coronavirus.

One is a bus driver who works out of Port Coquitlam Transit Centre, and the other an employee who works out of the Burnaby Transit Centre of Coast Mountain Bus Company, the operator of TransLink’s bus fleet.

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Mask reseller busted, Spice package thrown at cashier fined $1,000 by city Nono Shen

NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM After Connie Huang nearly got hit on the head, twice, by a package of spices, the grocery store cashier wrote the City of Richmond to ask how she is expected to maintain social distancing in her store if there are no bylaw officers around to enforce the regulation.

Huang, a cashier at Supermarket 2000 near Aberdeen Centre, was almost hit by two spice packages earlier this week when she told customers to keep a healthy distance from each other.

“I heard a loud thump sound and felt something flying overhead. He (a customer) told me I was ‘completely unreasonable’ to ask him to do that. He gave me a dirty look before leaving the store.”

Huang started working full-time as waves of anxious shoppers flooded the store.

“I don’t want to contract COVID-19 during work nor to bring home the virus. I hesitate to go to work each time but I also feel obligated to provide the essential food sup-

ply. I remind customers from time to time to stay two metres apart as they are lining up to pay,” Huang wrote to the city.

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“Many people still are not aware of the two metres social distancing. The City of Vancouver will fine violators $1,000 if they do not comply. May I ask what bylaws are in place to protect workers like me?” it continues.

A man has been busted for reselling medical masks in the parking lot of Lansdowne Centre.

Huang has yet to hear back.

Meanwhile, another Richmondite is concerned some retailers are not adequately enforcing the distancing rules.

A Richmond News reader, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was at a different grocery store earlier this week which was “super crowded.” Furthermore, the store was not enforcing the two-metre rule.

A statement issued by that store explains that it has put up posters at store entrances and has markers on the floor to remind people to keep their distance from each other.

However, most Richmond stores have not employed security personnel (as has been done in other jurisdictions) to enforce the distancing regulation.

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Happy Easter.

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The incident was caught on video by Global News, who first reported the story.

In that video, a Richmond bylaw officer appears to tell the 22-year-old student that they had been texting with him about the masks for a couple of days, before catching him in the act last Tuesday.

He was then fined $1,000 for operating a business without a license.

The Richmond News has asked the city — who did not respond by the time of publication — how common this type of “sting” tactic is, and how many fines the city has issued related to the reselling of masks and other goods.

When asked by the News, the man — who only gave his last name, Wang — said he spent approximately $4,500 when he ordered 1,000 face masks from China on March 21, before new provin-

On March 25, the province banned the reselling of essential goods and medical supplies, to crack down on those seeking to profit off the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wang said he originally wanted to buy a smaller number of masks, just for friends and family, but the factory he ordered from requires a minimum order of 1,000.

He said that, to “share” the extra masks with the community, he posted on the Vancouver Street Community Facebook group on March 21, asking anyone interested to contact him. His post was later removed.

The masks have now been confiscated by the city’s bylaw officers.

“A person (an undercover bylaw officer) texted me on March 26 and asked to buy masks from me,” Wang told the News.

“I thought he really needed them, so I did not hesitate to offer him what I had in hand just to help my friends out.”

But Wang said he didn’t expect the city’s bylaw officers and Global News cameras to be waiting for him.

“They set this up. I am not reselling (masks) for profit,” said Wang.

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cording to Terra Nova Midwifery.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in full force, more women are choosing to do home births rather than enter hospitals, ac-

“I would say that interest in home birth has doubled,” said Alix Bacon, a midwife who works out of Terra Nova and is the president of the Midwives Association of B.C. That increased interest is seen at both Terra Nova Midwifery in

Richmond and across the province, she said.

“People are looking to prevent infection and socially distance… and home birth is an opportunity to keep healthy people out of hospital where resources are badly needed,” said Bacon.

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Notice of Public Hearing

City of Richmond

Monday, April 20, 2020 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (TU 20-890944) Location/s: 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road Applicant/s:

2.

Fairchild Developments Ltd.

Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit to be issued to allow “Non-accessory Parking” as a permitted use at 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road for a period of three years.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10131 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10130 (RZ 19-858804) Location/s:

5500 No. 3 Road

Applicant/s:

Headwater Living Inc.

Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment: To amend Sub-Section 3.3 (Diverse Range of Housing Types, Tenure and Affordability) to permit additional density on a case by case basis for projects that provide additional rental housing to address community need.

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, 604-276-4092, Planning and Development Division

Purpose of Zoning Amendment: To create the “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)” zone and to rezone the subject location from “Downtown Commercial (CDT1)” to “High Density Market Rental Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU45) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)”, to permit development of a mixed use high-rise development containing approximately 533 m2 (5,732 ft2) commercial space at grade and approximately 149 purpose-built market rental dwelling units.

TU 20-890944

City Contact: Sara Badyal, 604-276-4282, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10130 / 10131

How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ agendas/hearings/2020.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material are unavailable for viewing at City Hall due to the current closure. Please find these materials on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/ hearings/2020.htm • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 10, 2020 and ending April 20, 2020.

Participating in the Public Hearing process during COVID-19: • The health and wellness of our residents, staff and Council remain our priority. Please be advised that measures will be taken at the meeting to respect physical distancing requirements and adhere to recommended preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Protecting the public — from her home used a number of fabrics in her design. The outer layer can be a cotton or poly-cotton blend, while the layer that touches your face should be cotton, which is more comfortable.

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Inside of those two layers, Szijarto uses a non-woven polypropylene fabric, such as Reemay, which can act as a filter.

There’s also a pocket so people can use an additional filter — even a home-made one — if they want.

Following the announcement by Canada’s top doctor that people can wear non-medical masks in public, a Richmond designer and artist decided shared her pattern for cloth masks, hoping to empower others to make their own.

Szijarto said she believes everybody should be wearing a mask when they go out.

Marina Szijarto said she was originally inspired to make the masks — which could help protect others from contracting COVID-19 — by the motto adopted by the Czech Republic.

“If everybody was wearing a mask, then everybody would be protected more,” she said. “What it’s doing...is protecting other people in case you’re a carrier...and you don’t know it.”

“They have a motto: My mask protects you, your mask protects me,” said Szijarto, a Richmond-based artist/designer.

“What I really like about that whole idea is that even though there’s inconvenience and discomfort from having to breathe through a mask, in that country it’s almost become like a badge of honour, and (a form of) social bonding and a shift towards community caring and mutual respect.”

She said that mindset — wearing a mask to protect others because you may be asymptomatic — is different than what she’s seen in Richmond, where Szijarto’s “witnessed people being racist” towards others who are wearing masks.

After previously resisting the idea of wide-spread face mask use, Canada’s top doctor said Monday it would be fine for people to wear cloth masks — reserving medical and N95 masks for health care workers — in situations where it might be hard to maintain physical distance, like in a grocery store.

But she understands it can be intimidating to wear one outside at first, adding she felt “weird” the first time.

Marina Szijarto is making face masks at home and is urging others to do the same. tory droplets coming into contact with others or landing on surfaces.”

Tam said the policy shift comes from “emerging information” around the globe from the science and medical community.

Szijarto, who spent time researching mask materials and construction before making her own for friends and neighbours, now wants to encourage others to make their own masks — and has shared illustrated instructions.

“Wearing a non-medical mask is an additional measure that you can take to protect others around you,” said Dr. Theresa Tam on Monday.

It’s something that only takes about an hour and a half with a sewing machine, she said, although you could also sew by hand if you don’t have a machine.

“A non-medical mask can reduce the chance of your respira-

Szijarto’s said she tried to replicate medical masks, and

“What I really want to do is inspire and empower people to make their own masks…but most importantly to wear one, and for other people to feel like it’s okay. The more people I see (doing it), the more I feel okay about wearing (one).”

Szijarto said she also enjoys using different fabrics when making her masks — which helps make them less “scary” or hospital-like. The reusable aspect of masks is also a bonus, said Szijarto.

The sight of dirty, germ-infested face masks and rubber gloves strewn throughout parks, alongside roads, and outside grocery stores is something many Richmond residents have taken issue with, expressing their disgust on social media.

“It’s not just the garbage aspect of it,” said Szijarto, “but it’s the disrespect to other people.”

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Crisis line calls spike, groups work to meet need “Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you are feeling lonely and hope to talk to someone,” he added.

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The non-profit organization, Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada (CMWAC), of which Au is a member, launched the weekly online support group to lift people’s spirits amid COVID-19.

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As people grapple with the effects of COVID-19, some Richmond organizations are moving online to better help people through the pandemic.

The support group was set up in response to people feeling stressed out from being bombarded with coronavirus-related information and rumours, said Au.

According to Chimo’s executive director Tabitha Geraghty, there has been a 25-per-cent increase in calls to the organization’s crisis line, with many people experiencing high levels of anxiety due to the global crisis.

“If you’re being quarantined or are self-isolating, anxiety levels and depression can set in deeper…based on the fact that (people) can’t go out and they don’t have the resources and connections that they normally have,” she said.

While the organization is working to help people through the crisis, it’s also adapting to COVID-19.

Currently, only a staff member is available to answer the crisis line, which is normally answered entirely by volunteers.

But those volunteers are no longer on site for safety reasons, with Chimo closing its office to all in-person services, although staff remain in the office to help the community.

“We want to be able to be there to help the community right now, (and) we want them to know we’re available.”

If a staff member isn’t available to answer a crisis call, that call is forwarded to other crisis lines.

But in order to ensure that there’s always someone on the other end of the line for those who reach out, Chimo is working on moving to an online platform so volunteers can answer calls from home. The organization is also increasing the capacity of its crisis line due to the increased call volume.

“We are exposed to trauma caused not only by the direct consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, but also by indirect impacts, such as losing jobs and quarantine stress,” he said.

Tabitha Geraghty, executive director of Richmond-based Chimo, says the organization has seen an increase in calls to its crisis line and rent bank due to COVID-19. File photo

Au said that, in addition to the weekly support group, CMWAC is considering setting up an emotional support hotline to help ease people’s nerves.

As well, the organization will be implementing a text and chat feature to the crisis line, to help reach people who are isolated and may be in vulnerable situations.

Au, along with other CMWAC members, is volunteering his time to set up the free wellness support group using the videoconferencing app Zoom.

“A lot of people now being quarantined or housebound have no privacy (needed to make a call). But at least if we can implement the chat and text function, they can still have somebody on the other end of the line that can talk them through this,” said Geraghty.

People can join the workshop each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Zoom ID is 725-498-8470.

Chimo isn’t the only Richmond organization offering online support.

Richmond city councillor Chak Au helped launch an online support group, which he said is “here to cheer (people) up.”

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Claiming that a Chinese herbal remedy can prevent COVID-19 is “inappropriate and illegal,” according to the national president of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC).

But it appears several Chinese medicine stores in Richmond are doing exactly that.

The Yang Shen Health Food Ltd. near Aberdeen Centre is selling “a Chinese herbal remedy that can prevent anyone from contracting the deadly virus,” a staff member told the Richmond News (via translation) over the phone earlier this week.

A staff member at Gibo Health Food Ltd. on Ackroyd Road also said they had a “prescription” that could prevent coronavirus, adding that they got the prescription from Chinese doctors who travelled to Wuhan to treat coronavirus patients.

small bags, comprising a variety of ingredients, for $12 to $15.

A staff member told the News that they didn’t formulate these prescriptions themselves. Rather, they followed the information on the official website of the National Health Commission of China, a government department which is responsible for health policies in mainland China.

The prescription being promoted at the local health stores mentioned above is sold in

“Practitioners need to be careful when they tell people these herbal teas can heal or prevent the virus because they haven’t been regulated or approved by Canadian health authorities yet,” said Cheung.

In addition, Chinese medicine practitioners are required to do a clinical assessment of their patients before giving them a prescription, said Cheung.

The Richmond stores request that buyers call ahead to order their prescription, however there is no requirement to have had an assessment from a trained Chinese medicine practitioner before purchasing the tea.

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But while it may be approved in China, it isn’t in Canada, notes Cheung.

“Chinese medicines work differently from the Western ones. One Western pill might apply to specific symptoms, Some of the socalled coronavirus but we can’t provide the same “Those doctors drank this prevention medicine Chinese herbal remedy to evherbal tea while staying in Wueryone who walks through the han and none of them got sick door. The (remedy) should be after returning home,” explained the seller. different depending on each patient’s health Although, staff noted, this medicinal for- condition. mula can only prevent people from contract“Practitioners need to perform their clinical ing the virus and can’t cure people already assessment based on four diagnostic methinfected. ods: inspecting, listening, inquiring and palDr. Cedric Cheung, president of CMAAC, pation. Then we can write a detailed Chisaid it’s true that Chinese medicine was used nese herbal medicine prescription based on this patient’s complexion, vitality and bodily in the treatment of coronavirus in China.

However, that was alongside Western secretions.” medicine, as well as ventilators for supplemental oxygen.

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Face shields made by a Burnett secondary student have been sent around the U.S. Photo submitted

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Face shields are being created using 3D printers in Richmond and some are heading to hospitals south of border where COVID-19 has hit hard.

While a Burnett secondary student has been using his own 3D printers at home to make face shields, Richmond Public Library is partnering with a printing supplier to make them.

Sean Uy, a Grade 12 student, has been getting up twice a night to reload his 3D printers, maximizing their productivity to create face shields for doctors fighting the battle of COVID-19 across the continent.

His face shields have reached the North American epicentre of the health crisis, in New York City, and have also reached hospitals in Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, Houston and Dallas.

On Monday, he was shipping three boxes to Marysville, Calif., Charlottesville, N.C., and Memphis, Tenn.

Uy said, it’s an “amazing feeling” to help out with the capacity he has in his home — his two 3D printers — during a global pandemic.

“It’s really rewarding to know stuff that you built in your house — for me, it’s in my shed — is going to New York and there are doctors using it while treating patients,” Uy said.

So far, he has made about 200 face shields — he’s able to make about 20 to 22 every day.

during the pandemic.

Uy started making the shields after he heard from his uncle, who works as a doctor in the U.S., about a shortage of personal protective equipment.

Meanwhile, Richmond Public Library (RPL) is partnering with 3D printing supplier, Shop 3D.ca, to help print face shields.

The face shields are made from old overhead acetate sheets.

He first started making them with ones he had at home and then his tech teacher at Burnett found some more.

Later, he went with his father to buy better quality plastic, but when friends and family heard about his project, they started donating money.

Local sponsors have also stepped up to help procure the material needed to make them.

Uy has also connected with the 3D printing community, through a Facebook groupchat called “Open Source COVID-19 Medical Supplies” where they share ideas on how to help out

“It’s such an amazing community,” he said.

Stephanie Vokey, coordinator of marketing and public relations at RPL, said the library is “very pleased to contribute to this effort.”

For the next two weeks, the library will be using its 3D printers to print parts for 120 face shields.

And when everything is printed, they will send the parts to Shop3D.ca who will distribute the finished products to local health-care professionals.

Vokey added that the library will continue to help make the protective face shields for as long as possible.

Go to shop3d.ca/pages/covid19-response for more information.

Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM Thousands of free meals are on the way to feed healthcare workers across B.C. Richmondite Annie Su, a mother of two toddlers, dropped off 200 meal boxes at Richmond Hospital on Monday afternoon.

“Health-care workers are putting themselves at risk so that we can stay home to be safe. Preparing meal boxes for them is the least thing we can do,” said Su. “Everyone is struggling or feeling panicked at the moment, but this doesn’t mean we can turn a blind eye and choose not to think about it. The only way to work out of this is to work together closely.”

After sharing the initiative with her friends working at Taiwan Taipei Original Pot, a restaurant close to Lansdowne Centre, Su said the support from them has been overwhelming.

Now, Su and her friend Eric Lee, manager of Taipei Original Pot, are looking into how they can continue to deliver free meals to Richmond Hospital each Monday.

Su launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise more money needed to continue feeding health-care workers at Richmond Hospital.

Meanwhile, more than 10 restaurants in Richmond have joined forces to launch a free meal initiative to feed frontline medical staff.

The “chopsticks to health-care heroes” campaign aims to donate 1,500 meals to Vancouver General Hospital throughout April, which means health-care workers will receive 100 meals per day over15 days.

“My friends told me they need to spend a long time waiting in line to purchase groceries. It might be stressful for health-care workers who are working tirelessly to fight COVID-19. They need extra support from the community,” said Raymond Wu, owner of Memory Corner, a Taiwanese restaurant next to city hall.

Like other businesses, the local eatery industry has also taken a hit amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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THE NANJI FAMILY FOUNDATION INSPIRES OTHERS TO GIVE BACK TO RICHMOND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND people’s spirits emerge. We want to inspire people to make an impact in providing our front line health care workers with the equipment and tools they need to cope in these challenging times,” says Pyarali Nanji. “The health care system in Canada is amazing. It does not discriminate and provides everyone in need with the essential services regardless of age, race, or religion,” says Mr. Nanji.

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yarali Nanji and his family were among many who were exiled from Uganda in 1972. Mr. Nanji, with his wife Gulshan and their four children, found a welcome refuge in Canada. Grateful to the country that took them in, allowing the family to start over, Pyarali and Gulshan made a pledge to give back.

The Nanji family’s legacy of philanthropy is remarkable. They have donated millions of dollars to causes that are close to their hearts – inspiring others to join them. The family recognizes during this time of crisis our doctors and nurses are here giving everything to defeat this pandemic. “In a time of crisis, the underlying goodness of

Holding firmly to the belief that a positive response to challenging times is an opportunity to demonstrate the goodness and kindness that is in us all, the Nanji Family Foundation invites you to join with them to make a significant impact together.

Starting today, the Nanji Family Foundation has offered to match every dollar donated to the Richmond Hospital Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund up to a total of $100,000. That means that your generous donation will have double the impact.

“We are so honoured that the Nanji Family Foundation has committed $100,000 in matching funds to support Richmond Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund,” says Natalie Meixner, President and CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation.

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“Everything’s changed.”

This was the message from Richmond Teachers’ Association president Liz Baverstock.

Teachers in Richmond public schools have never taught this way before, she added, and there are currently more questions than answers on how learning will continue while in-class instruction is suspended indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baverstock said many teachers experienced anxiety over the break because their entire plan was broken up into “millions of pieces.”

“You can’t simply put those pieces back together because we’re now in a completely different environment than we’ve ever worked in before,” she added.

She pointed out teachers want to be back in their classrooms, but given the new reality, they are trying to figure out how they will still “offer learning opportunities” to their students.

“We can’t recreate our classroom, and nobody is expecting us to,” she said.

Teachers have been reaching out to students and their families this week to reconnect and assess how students can learn at home.

While there are always inequities in classrooms, this will be amplified in the current situation, Baverstock said.

Some families might not have a computer or Internet access, others might have one computer for five people.

To provide instruction to students, teachers will have to “know the landscape,” she added.

Staff in alternative programs, like Station Stretch and Street View, have been contacting students this week to reconnect and assess their well-being, whether they have technology in place for online learning, and even ascertain their food situation, according to school district spokesperson David Sadler.

Furthermore, school district staff are developing plans and goals for students with special needs. Speechlanguage pathologists as well as hearing and vision teachers are looking at how they can provide remote learning support.

The Ministry of Education stated last week that children of essential workers are to be provided services, and Baverstock pointed out this means

some of these children will physically be in schools. However, she said she’s satisfied with safety measures.

Students will be at Gilmore, Brighouse and McNeely elementary schools.

In a statement to the Richmond News, the school district said that standard work protocols have been developed for all school district employees, based on directions from the provincial health officer and health authority.

In an email to parents on Friday, school superintendent Scott Robinson said the school district’s goal is “not to add extra pressure to your lives.”

“We have tried to structure learning in a way that will not be a burden to parents,” he said in the letter.

Robinson explained that home also provides learning opportunities, for example, math, reading and applied skills while preparing a meal, or learning organizational and lifelong skills while doing chores.

School is about connection, however, Baverstock said, and teachers and students are missing out on the connections they usually make in the classroom and school setting.

“Teachers care, they want to be there to support students and families,” she said.

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There are now few options for the public to participate in — or even listen to — meetings at Richmond City Hall.

Part of that has to do with new powers given to the mayor or committee chair Monday to bar the public from a meeting during the COVID-19 emergency.

However, part of it also has to do with the fact the city will only make recordings of committee meetings available to those who submit a freedom-of-information request. (Full council meetings are livestreamed online.)

It’s a point that irks Coun. Kelly Greene who, more than a year ago, made a motion to have audio recordings of committee meetings available online. It was referred to staff, but it has yet to come back to council.

“If that had been done (by

now), we’d be in a much better place,” Greene told the Richmond News, adding she’d like the city to work harder to make democracy work.

With the public being told to stay home except when absolutely necessary because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greene also pushed to have more accommodations — like video or phone conferencing — for the public who want to speak on an agenda item, but this was not supported by the majority of council.

The public will be able to submit written comments on topics on the agenda if they don’t attend, but Greene said this could be hard for people with disabilities or limited written English.

“In a crisis, marginalized people are marginalized even more,” Greene said.

Furthermore, she said people shouldn’t be coming into city hall during a pandemic, but allowed other ways to take part.

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Aly Assar, a new Richmond condo owner, is wondering why the developer, Wynsgroup Properties, is not delaying the inspection dates for his new condo or at least outlining measures it’s taking to ensure sanitation.

Assar said he’s not in favour of the “idea of going out and meeting people in-person for checks.

“I expressed my concerns to them twice, and they said if I can’t go or appoint a realtor (for the walk-through), then I could do it virtually.”

He told the Richmond News he is “all for virtual things,” but when it comes to inspecting his future home, a camera and video just “doesn’t work.”

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There’s nothing like the flowering of Garry Point Park’s famous cherry blossom trees to lift people’s spirits.

Yes, the recent sunshine has brought the trees into full bloom at the seaside park and across Richmond.

Richmond News readers have been flooding our Facebook page with glorious colourful shots of the blossoms and many other beautiful spring scenes, from Garry Point to South Arm and Minoru Park to the Middle Arm Dyke.

Even local MLA Linda Reid chipped in with a close-up shot of some stunning flowers in her garden.

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Artists perform video duets — from isolation to figure out a way to make music and performances together but, actually, separately.”

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Raymond explained how she uses editing software to pair the videos, with whoever is playing the main instrument recording themselves first, before the other listens to that recording through headphones while recording their own video.

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A Richmond-based performing artist and director has teamed up with similarly frustrated colleagues to record duets — all while isolated in their own homes.

“Then they send that to me and I edit them together. It’s pretty fun as a lot of the videos have some kind of interaction which gives it a ‘live’ feeling, even though it is all done separately and at different times.”

Jill Raymond — who writes, teaches and rehearses out of her purpose-built apartment/studio in Capstan — recently kicked off “The Isolation Sessions” to help feed her artistic soul during the pandemic and perhaps bring a little sunshine into people’s lives.

Essentially, Raymond has collaborated with fellow musicians/singers in duets/trios to record videos from isolation and then edit them together like a live recording.

Together, they’ve already produced four delightful videos, which are available for free on social media, including a rendition of Sammy Davis Jr.’s Candyman, made famous in the Willy Wonka movies.

“I was feeling a little helpless in the current situation; so much creativity and performance preparation has just been completely frozen in this moment for so many people,” said Raymond, who sings in some of the videos and plays the ukulele in another.

Jill Raymond (left) performs a duet with Martha Ansfield-Scrace for one of the videos recorded for The Isolation Series. Screenshot submitted

Raymond added that, as well as cheering up a few people at home, who’re likely stuck in the same situation, The Isolation Sessions might give local and international artists the chance to collaborate and give her a worthwhile project to “pour some joy into during this difficult time.”

The Isolation Sessions are available online at:

“My classes are cancelled (and) my two shows that are slated for later this year still hang in the balance.

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“I don’t know when I’ll next be able to be in the same room with many of my artistic friends and colleagues.

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As much of the province grapples with working from home during the pandemic, B.C.’s farming industry is facing the monumental task of bringing in around 10,000 seasonal workers from overseas.

Negotiating isolation protocols with the government, making sure workers have visas and scrambling to find rare flights to even get them here are just some of the hurdles facing the industry right now.

The federal government has made an exemption for temporary foreign workers — and those within the farming industry’s Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) — to be allowed into Canada during the COVID-19 crisis.

But with the pandemic closing visa offices in Mexico — where the vast majority of the seasonal workforce comes from — there are doubts whether the B.C. farming sector will get enough labour in time to harvest its usual bountiful crop come the summer.

Rhonda Driediger, vice-president of the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC), said the colder than usual spring is throwing the industry a lifeline, potentially delaying the ripening of the crop.

harvesting.

“I see the biggest problem being in the Okanagan, where there is a lot more handharvesting for the likes of cherries and apples.

“They don’t have a big domestic workforce to rely on, given where they are, and they rely a lot on Quebec students coming out here in the summer to do piece work.”

If that group from Quebec isn’t able to travel due to pandemic restrictions, Driediger said that “could be a big problem.”

“If we’re still in this (current holding pattern) in, say June, who knows whether we’ll even get our domestic workforce, let alone seasonal workers from abroad,” she said, pointing towards local workers who might not be able to come to work due to the virus.

We’re in times worse than the WW2. The only difference is, we’re not getting the bombs from above.

“It could reduce the amount of berries we can pick and freeze. The crop doesn’t wait for us.”

Approximately 7,000 seasonal workers come in from Mexico via SAWP every year, plus another 1,200 to 1,700 from the Caribbean.

A program called AgStream brings in workers from regions outside of Mexico and the Caribbean.

Richmond farmer Bill Zylmans, who is chair of the Canadian Potato Council, has never seen anything like this Bill Zylmans However, Driediger said a lot in the 50 years his family has will depend how soon the visa operated 500 acres on Westoffices open in Mexico and how long the travminster Highway near No. 8 Road. el restrictions will last internally in Canada.

And although he doesn’t hire any seasonal And she envisages the brunt of the impact foreign workers, he admits he’s having many being felt in the Okanagan, where they rely sleepless nights about his strawberry crop. on hand-harvesting of their prize cherry and “All of the food sector is scrambling to get apple crops. our product on the shelves, said Zylmans.

“We will get a workforce, we just don’t “I have a great local labour workforce. But know how many at the moment,” said Driediger who, as well as heading up the council’s there is lots of uncertainty, even with that. labour committee, runs her own 160-acre “My needs don’t start until nearer the strawberry farm in Langley. berry season in June and I’ve always been “I think we’re going to see a lot of work- able to get local workers. But what’s (the paners coming later than usual. If no commercial demic) going to look like by then? flights are available, we may have to consid“My strawberry industry is a huge part of er organizing charter flights for the workers. my operation. Am I going to have to take We have to. We have to get them here. drastic action? Who knows? We are so high“Most of the blueberry and raspberries are ly dependent on labour, it’s very worrying for machine-harvested. The hand-harvesting of the industry. fresh berries in the (Fraser) Valley is done by ”We’re in times worse than the WW2. The a domestic workforce. Most of the temporary only difference is we’re not getting the bombs workforce (from overseas) is for mechanical from above.”

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Alarm being sounded over food security cery stores as shelves are emptied almost daily of basic necessities — eggs, milk, butter and, of course, toilet paper.

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Richmond Coun. Harold Steves is sounding the alarm around food insecurity and the COVID-19 outbreak.

He is personally seeing demand for seeds that he sells at his farmgate increase dramatically, and he thinks that’s a result of people worried about finding fresh produce if this pandemic continues long-term.

Steves, who is well-known as an advocate for local food security, is not sure what will happen if this crisis continues for two to three months given B.C. is largely dependent on its fresh produce coming from California.

“California is hit with two things now — they’re hit with major drought because of climate change and then the coronavirus,” Steves said. “We have no idea how it’s going to affect the food supply (in B.C.).”

Not only are his seeds flying off the proverbial shelf, Steves’ son, who grows organic beef in the Interior, already has pre-orders for all the beef he was going to butcher in May. “Those who are producing locally are overwhelmed,” Steves said.

The panic around food can be seen in gro-

Grocery stores have been quick to say there is plenty of supply, but they just can’t get it on the shelves fast enough when people resort to hoarding.

Coun. Harold Steves is one of several people in the farm industry expressing concern over how COVID-19 is affecting the food supply chain.

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Like B.C. and much of North America, California is under a state of emergency because of the COVID-19 outbreak, and they have about 10,000 cases currently.

Kent Mullinix, director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at KPU, echoed Steves’ concerns about the virus adding to California’s food production system woes.

“California as a supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to Canada or any place else cannot be relied on going forward — in the face of climate change and other challenges like this pandemic,” Mullinix said.

Regions like B.C. that are dependent on the global food system to supply daily necessities will be in “significant jeopardy” if the system breaks, Mullinix said.

While B.C. farms use the labour of about 10,000 migrant workers, many of whom come from Mexico, California is “entirely dependent” on this transient labour.

Given restrictions on travel during the pandemic, some are wondering whether the

workers will arrive on the farms.

It’s hard to speculate accurately or without seeming alarmist, said Mullinix.

“But this absolutely illustrates the house of cards our food system — and our economy — is, unequivocally.”

This is why it’s imperative B.C. start diversifying its food supply, he added, to lower the risk in the event of a catastrophe.

Climate change and other indicators signal that B.C. needs to “get all our eggs out of a single basket and build strong, robust, local regional food systems,” Mullinix said.

“When we do this, the economic rewards will come to our communities,” he added.

Mullinix points out there is a parallel between the U.S. government’s lack of response to climate change and its lack of preparedness for a pandemic, not heeding scientists who were warning them to prepare.

“They failed to listen, now they’re a mess,” Mullinix said. “The same thing is true with this global food system.”

Steves is encouraging Richmond residents to plant vegetables in what was called a “victory garden” during the Second World War, even if it’s just in pots on a porch.

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KEHOE, Kathleen Jean August 21, 1928 − March 11, 2020 After a life dedicated to her family, our amazing mother Kathleen Jean Kehoe passed away in Vancouver General Hospital. Kathleen (also known as Kay or Kate) was born in Vanleek Hill, Ontario.

Her smile was engaging; her kindness and gentleness were evident to all she met. She is predeceased by her husband James Bernard Kehoe (1980); infant son David Michael Kehoe (1959); son Christopher Stephen Kehoe (2017); brother Bill Quinton. Survived by daughters Karen Kehoe and Maureen Kehoe; daughter−in−law Marie Janzen. No more pain and no more wheelchairs, our mom is now with her Lord and Saviour, and with all her family and friends who have gone on before her. Details of Celebration of Life service in Vancouver still to be determined.

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ESO, Barbara Diane (nee Burton) October 1, 1936 − March 24, 2020 With great sadness that the family of Barbara Eso announces her passing. Barbara died suddenly on March 24, 2020, in Vernon BC, at the age of 83.

Barb was born in Revelstoke, BC, and graduated from Revelstoke High School in 1954. After graduation, she began teacher training at the Normal School in Victoria. At the age of 19, her first posting was as the only teacher, and principal, in a single room schoolhouse in Mission. She returned to Revelstoke to continue her teaching career and was soon introduced to the new teacher in town, Joseph Eso from Kelowna. They were married in Revelstoke on August 18, 1956.

After the birth of their first son Barry the couple moved to Richmond in 1958, and Barry was quickly joined by brothers James and Brian. The family made Richmond their home for 36 years, where Joe enjoyed much success working for the Richmond School Board. Barb loved spending time boating in the Gulf Islands, socializing with neighbours and friends and hosting their grandchildren for extended periods of summer fun at the family home on Eckersley Road. Barb was a long−serving member of the Richmond Library Board and later became the Chair of the GVRD Library Board. After Joe’s retirement, the couple moved to Langley, where they made many new friends and enjoyed an active lifestyle. They moved to Vernon in 2018, to be closer to family and where Joe could be well−cared for during his battle with Alzheimer’s.

Mom had a passion for the English language; reading books and doing crossword puzzles, as well as watching British TV dramas, classic movies, and her beloved Jeopardy. Her greatest passion however, was always conversation. Barb loved to tell and hear stories about people’s lives, and if there was a lull in the discussion, she would quickly fill it with a question or tell a story that she may have told you many times before.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Alice Burton, and her sister, Dorothy Janzing. She is survived by Joseph, her loving husband of 63 years; sons, Barry (Heather), Jim (Tracy), and Brian (Kelly); seven grandchildren; and five great− grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb’s memory can be made to the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation at: www.childrensliteracy.ca/

HOPGOOD, Grace Patricia July 21, 1935 - March 24, 2020 Grace passed away at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, in her 84th year.

She was born in Kamloops to parents, Harry and Mary Hopgood. Harry, an conductor with the CPR and Mary, who had nursed at Kamloops Inland Hospital. Grace attended Stuart Wood and Kamloops High School.

In the early 1950’s, her family moved to Vancouver. Grace studied piano and singing, of which she won many awards. Her beautiful soprano voice led her to sing in The Elgar Choir of British Columbia, a Vancouver based young people’s choir, mostly girls. It was conducted by Charles Findlater. She sailed to Britain, with the choir, touring England and Scotland, and she loved it.

After Grace graduated from King Edward High School, she and her chum, Shirley Phillips, applied together at BC Tel where they were hired and worked as telephone operators. A few years later Grace met a handsome young sailor, Harry Beeson, on a train. They were soon married and relocated to Nova Scotia, where Harry was stationed at the Naval Aircraft base, Shearwater. Son Tom, was born in 1956 and daughter Beth, in 1957. A few weeks after the birth of Beth, they flew back home to Vancouver in a very cold and noisy DC3 aircraft.

Grace went back to work at BC Tel, and in 1961, daughter Alwyn was born.

After the children had grown up, she joined the BC Tel Choir, under the conductorship of Les Monk. The Choir sang at Expo 86 in Vancouver for Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Around 1969, Grace realized it was time to “throw Harry from the train”, and soon divorced!!

She retired from BC Tel with 38 years of service. After that, Grace travelled all over the world with the love of her life, Joe Cartwright, enjoying many cruises and bus trips together.

Because she enjoyed entertainment, Grace was in charge of organizing and putting together travel groups at the Richmond Seniors Centre. When Joe was no longer able to travel, friend, Pat Coltart and Grace took many cruises and trips together. During her retirement, Grace took 30 cruises to many parts of the world.

Health issues caused Grace to sell her home in Richmond to live near her Daughter Beth in Prince George. Her home was always open to family and friends. With assistance, her garden was admired by all who visited her.

Grace was a colorful character, and loved her purple and pink streaked hair. She had a good sense of humour and a kind, generous heart. During her entire life she had great empathy for homeless cats and dogs. Every time, she would fall for the line, “There’s a box of puppies over here that no one wants”. Unable to resist, she would be on her feet to go see or save them, and eventually, take a few home. Papillons, Poppy and Tilly, and crazy cat Frieda, were good company for Grace in her later years.

Grace is predeceased by her parents, Mary (Howe) and Harry Hopgood, her sister, Isabel (1995), her son Tom (2004), boyfriend Joe Cartwright (2004), exhusband Harry Beeson (2004), friend Pat Coltart (2017), and loyal companion Tilly (2018).

She is survived by 2 daughters, Beth Beeson and Alwyn Blanchard, her grandson, Brian Blanchard, and her sister, Dorothy Evans of Victoria.

Many thanks to Dr. St Rose, and to the nurses, care aids, and staff at Simon Fraser Lodge.

A special thanks to Chris Nelson, Jen Cook, and wonderful neighbours Bob Burgess and Gladys Burgess. They took special care of our Mom in her final years.

MCKEE, Ronald May 7, 1942 − March 22, 2020 Ron McKee of Vancouver, Richmond, Delta, and Haida Gwaii leaves: "My respect to the people with whom I always eventually have had the great good fortune to land in good company and recognize the prime importance of health, family, and one’s word."

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SCHELL, Ronald William It is with broken hearts to announce the passing of Ronald William Schell born December 29, 1961, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 21, 2020 with his family by his side.

Ron Schell was a loving and proud father of Christina and Jacob, husband of Charlotte, son of Jackie and George, brother of Dan, Terry (Darla), a brother in law, an uncle and friend to many.

He was a brilliant and resilient man who pursued his passion and chased his dreams. He was a talented and a well known lacrosse and football player, coach and referee. He loved all sports with so much passion and dedication.

Ron loved travelling, kayaking, exploring and reading. If he had a mission or a goal, he would chase it!

Ron started his career as a teacher in 1985 with the Nisga’a School District, moving on to the Sooke School District, and in 1987 moved to the Surrey School District. Ron was an amazing teacher and integration teacher for 35 dedicated years. He taught all grades, as well as drama and sports. He found his strengths and passion working with children with autism and developmental disabilities.

Ron was very passionate about helping others, and he impacted many lives around him. He was looking forward to retirement and was working hard to establish his business to continue helping those in need.

We are all so incredibly proud of him. He will be missed by so many.

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ABC Sweet Soy Sauce Regular/Spicy 275ml

49

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2

99

29

ABC甜醬油-原味/辣(膠樽) A

2

Tome Sardine Assorted 125g 湯美沙丁魚-各口味

1

99

79 ea

Fresh Pork Shoulder Butts

Fresh Oxtail F r 新鮮牛尾

新鮮叉燒肉

3

99 lb

Searay Raw Shrimp Meat 300g

海威去腸去頭白蝦仁

5

49 ea

G&H Dumpling Wrappers 454g

8

49

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Searay Assorted Fish Cake (Gold Label) 500g 海威金牌火鍋雜錦魚丸

4

29

ea

Taiwan Cabbages

台灣椰菜

積和圓餃皮

2

79

ea

Mini Cucumber 日本迷你青瓜

1

99

lb

69

¢ lb

Fresh Carrots 新鮮紅蘿蔔

69

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