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Plans to open a COVID-19 testing site at Thompson Community Centre were shelved by Vancouver Coastal Health with no apparent explanation

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Why no COVID test site?

Other experts have argued that it’s only through mass testing of symptomatic and asymptomatic people will we get a handle on this virus.

Eve Edmonds EEDMONDS@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

In our case (as I argued with the hospital doctor) we’re talking about a 92-year-old man with a heart condition leaving a hospital where there’s been an outbreak to go live with a 92-year-old woman, also with a heart condition — in a seniors’ residence.

There’s been plenty of public debate about testing or not testing, but last week that conversation turned personal for me.

My dad spent the week at Richmond Hospital. The day after he was admitted, we learned there was an “outbreak” of COVID-19 there. They only had two cases, but a couple of days later that number was four.

Surely, you can make an exception.

Again, no. But here’s the funny thing.

(Maybe not so funny.) Talking to his nurse after he’d been sent to Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) for a angiogram, she tells me not to worry, he was tested for COVID-19 and it was negative.

That said, I knew he was being kept off the unit where the outbreak was, and the chance of him catching anything was slim.

Still, he’s my dad...

Huh?

Soon after he got there, I asked if he could be tested for COVID-19 before he came home to live with my mom in quarantine.

VGH won’t allow anyone (symptomatic or otherwise) in their lab without first being tested for the virus, she explained.

I was told, no, that wouldn’t happen.

Vancouver Coastal Health does not test asymptomatic people. The reasons being those tests are not entirely accurate and can sometimes result in a false negative.

Also, while there isn’t a shortage of tests, resources need to be used judiciously and everything has its limits.

Hate to be a stickler, but is anyone else hearing some inconsistency here?

Anyway, he’s home now, very much on the mend and trying to keep his distance from my mom — after 67 years of marriage, some habits die hard. ...but enough about us.

I get that, particularly the bit about tests on asymptomatic people being less reliable.

But while they don’t catch all cases, they do catch some. For that reason, jurisdictions such as Alberta are implementing programs of testing asymptomatic people.

This whole little saga brings up the question of testing — who should be tested and under what circumstances?

It’s a question that is getting traction across the country and on Tuesday, B.C. provincial

health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, wrote an editorial recognizing there was debate/ confusion and explained how the province’s approach to testing has evolved over the course of the pandemic.

Her argument makes sense.

Policies will and should adapt to changing conditions. Moreover, since we don’t have past experience to rely on, not everyone will agree on the best way forward so there will be some inconsistency.

Most of us can wrap our minds around that, even when our parents are at risk.

What is less tolerable is no explanation.

At the News, late last week we learned there had been plans to establish a COVID-19 testing site at Thompson Community Centre.

We had asked earlier in the pandemic if such an idea was being considered as we had seen similar sites going up in other municipalities, but we got nothing back.

Now we know the plan, which was supported by the city, was suddenly axed by VCH. We’ve put in numerous calls to the health authority asking why the change of heart? Silence.

I’m no public health expert and I know better than to rant on about whether nixing the site plan was a good idea or not. But I do know many of us are asking about testing and why there isn’t more of it in Richmond. I also know that as citizens of this community we deserve an explanation.

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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Falling through cracks Dear Editor, This morning I was stunned to listen to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau now give $300/month/child in added child care expenses, but still those who did not make $5,000 in 2019 do not qualify for any Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) relief.

When the government is providing relief for everyone including providing free homes for the homeless and free drugs for the addict, how is this group left out?

This is starting to scream “discrimination.”

You cannot give to everyone and shut out a small group. And because these people do not qualify for the CERB, they do not qualify for any provincial aid.

John Horgan, our premier, is using the same criteria for qualification and is shutting out the same group of people.

From the start of this, these people have received nothing and continue to receive nothing — it is inexcusable.

These are honest, law-abiding Canadian citizens who over the years have paid their taxes.

However, in 2019 they fell short of the required $5,000 for what ever reason.

And they get nothing, not one cent while students, the homeless, parents and refugees receive benefit after benefit.

I, along with many, would like an explanation, better yet, a revision of the requirements to qualify so that all Canadians get some help, which eliminates this blatant discrimination and is the fair way to provide relief.

Roidon Lamb RICHMOND

Not all maintain safe distance Dear Editor, My husband and I enjoy walking on the West Dyke to Garry Point Park.

We maintain a safe distance by walking as far to the right as possible. We smile and exchange greetings with people who approach us and are doing the same on the other side of the path.

They almost always pass us on the left down the middle of the path (an unsafe distance) instead of going as far over as possible.

I implore people passing to do so as safely, and as far away, as possible.

However, we have not experienced the same with cyclists and joggers who approach us from behind.

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Wendy Meloche RICHMOND

Addiction services continue during crisis To our community,

Our world has seen enormous change this last month or so. This unprecedented period has no certain end in sight, and we want to acknowledge the immense and complex challenges COVID-19 is presenting to communities across Canada.

Much like many businesses and non-profit organizations, Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS) has been doing our best negotiating how to continue providing our crucial addiction services to the Richmond community, while also adapting to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

We wanted to briefly let you know how we as an agency have responded so far.

For client and staff safety, we have temporarily closed our office to the public and shifted the majority of our staff to work from home. All counselling and prevention programming continues, utilizing phone, social media, email and other online/virtual programming for client engagement and clinical supports.

The clinical team can be reached by phone at 604-2709220, and our office coordinator will link inquiries to the appropriate service.

Thank you to our wonderful supporters for your ongoing confidence in RASS during these difficult times. We look forward to re-opening our agency doors as soon as it is safe to do so.

We are here for you!

Richmond Addiction Services Society Staff and Board of Directors

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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538 Amendment Bylaw No. 10127 At the May 11, 2020, Council Meeting, three readings were given to Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10127, which amends Part Ten: Karaoke Box Room Regulation of Bylaw No. 7538, to prevent mosaic patterns of glass coverage from being introduced in rooms used for Karaoke.

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed bylaw 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 June 8, 2020 Council Meeting.

All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption date of June 8, 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>General Purposes Committee>2020 Agendas & Minutes>May 4, 2020> Agenda and Staff Reports> Item 2.).

For more information on the proposed Bylaw Amendment, please contact the Business Licence Department at 604-276-4389.

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U.N. decision ‘irresponsible’ Finance borrowing Dear Editor,

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is arguably the most important U.N. body currently assembled.

The UNHRC’s mission is to promote, uphold and protect human rights globally.

Oftentimes, the UNHRC is the only voice marginalized people have and it serves as the lone check or balance on dictatorial regimes that show disregard and even animosity towards human rights.

Therefore, the U.N.’s decision to appoint China — a nation whose long-standing human rights violations tally more than practically any other nation save its long-standing ally North Korea — seems mindboggling and downright irresponsible.

This appointment is a classic case of allowing a fox to guard the henhouse but, in this case, the henhouse is full of vulnerable humans that include hundreds of millions of children.

Let’s step back a moment and explore a handful of China’s countless human rights violations just in recent years.

The nation has systematically destroyed free speech or the right to dissent.

There is no such thing as a free press. Unfair trials and torture plague the nation’s entire justice system.

Information on China’s use of the death penalty remains top secret.

Muslims and other ethnic minorities are victims of over-vigilant and intrusive surveillance, detention, torture and indoctrination.

Democratic values and principles are completely disregarded, and authoritarian rule classifies the political system from the top down.

Of course, the counterargument is that other nations that have had a seat on the UNHRC, too, have long histories of human rights violations, such as Canada or the U.K. While, undoubtedly many UNHRC member nations have highly dubious pasts, they have learned their lessons, for the most part, and no longer engage in imperialism and colonialism.

calibre of China’s, thereby making the comparison invalid.

The only somewhat reasonable modern-day equivalent would be the U.S. and, well, whether the U.S. deserves a seat at the table is a topic that requires much more thought and many word words than I have time to give now.

At a minimum, the U.S. embraces democratic principles at home to include allowing for a free press and democratic elections.

With the UNHRC’s decision to give China a seat, there is just one remaining question — who, precisely, will the UNHRC be monitoring?

By making this appointment, China will be in a prime position to thwart investigations into its own human rights abuses.

We cannot allow this to happen for the sake of the millions of people, many of whom are children, relying on the UNHRC to uphold justice and basic human rights.

The UN Watch online petition can be found at change.org.

It has been decades since Canada or the U.K. were guilty of human rights violations anywhere near the

City of Richmond

Jack Trovato RICHMOND

Open letter to Richmond residents:

Re: “City looking to borrow $36.5M to cover losses,” News, April 30.

Further to a recent Richmond News article, residents should note that on Monday, May 4, Richmond City Council’s Finance Committee recommended adoption of a Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw. With final council approval next Monday, this bylaw will enable the city to temporarily borrow a maximum of $36.5 million with repayment of any outstanding monies out of this year’s property taxes.

Such a bylaw, albeit in a lower amount, has been in place for decades. It has never been used. It enables temporary borrowing should the city require funding to meet lawful expenditures or obligations to other government bodies that are due before sufficient property taxes are received. Although council has extended the date for payment of property taxes without penalty this year, we do not expect to use the approved credit facilities. Rather, council would first draw on city reserves. This bylaw simply provides a useful safety net should there be a need for short term borrowing during these unusual times. We believe this to be a prudent precautionary measure.

As the result of careful financial practices over the years, our city enjoys a strong financial position. Though the global pandemic significantly impacts our community, city council and staff will maintain strong fiscal leadership as well as the programs and services necessary to ensure a safe and resilient city. This Revenue Anticipation Borrowing bylaw supports our goals.

Malcolm Brodie MAYOR, CITY OF RICHMOND

City Board

Notice of Intention to Dispose of an Interest in Land and to Provide Assistance Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City hereby gives notice that the City intends to enter into a lease agreement regarding a City owned property located at 10277 River Drive (the “Property”) with the Atira Women’s Resource Society (the “Society”). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Society will lease the Property for a term of 10 years for $1.00 per annum. The Lease contains two mutual options for a term of 5 years for each renewal period for $1.00 per annum.

Pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter, the City also hereby gives notice that it intends to provide assistance to the Society. The assistance is in the form of basic rent of $1.00 per annum for the Property, for the purposes of a licensed not-for-profit child care centre and other ancillary uses that are directly related to early childhood development. The assistance provided is equal to the amount of $172,200.00 per annum.

Any inquiries concerning the content of this Notice may be addressed to: Ken Barlow Manager, Property Services 6911 No. 3 Road Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 2C1 Tel: 604-276-4376 City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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COMMUNITY NOTICE

Annual Vegetation Management Program Every year, CN is required to clear its right-of-way from any vegetation that may pose a safety hazard. Vegetation on railway right-of-way, if left uncontrolled, can contribute to trackside fires and impair proper inspection of track infrastructure.

As such, for safe railway operations, the annual vegetation control program will be carried out on CN rail lines in the province of British Columbia. A certified applicator will be applying herbicides on and around the railway tracks (primarily along the 16-feet gravelled area). All product requirements for setbacks in the vicinity of dwellings, aquatic environments and municipal water supplies will be fulfilled.

At this time, we expect that the program will take place from May to October 2020.

Visit cn.ca/vegetation to consult the list of cities as well as the updated schedule.

Safety is a core value at CN and in the actual context of the COVID-19 pandemic, our employees and contractors are taking all measures to stay healthy and to protect the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit cn.ca/covid-19-update.

For more information, please contact the CN Public Inquiry Line at contact@cn.ca or 1-888-888-5909.

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Group fights racism Women allege Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A group of Chinese-Canadians released a statement to condemn the rise of racism amid the pandemic, and they also called for “an independent investigation of China handling of the COVID-19.”

The letter, dated May 6, was issued by 13 individuals from different walks of life, including Ken Tung, past chairman of the non-profit social services organization SUCCESS and Eleanor Yuen, former head of Asian library at the University of British Columbia.

The letter stated that the current racist attacks and anger against people of Chinese or Asian descent is “misdirected and scapegoating the wrong party.”

irrationally venting their anger against people of Chinese or Asian descent whom they apparently assume to be the cause or carriers of this disastrous pandemic,” read the statement.

Tommy Lao, a retired lawyer, told the Richmond News that he and fellow group members feel a strong urge to speak out following a recent spike in racist attacks against ChineseCanadians, questioning their loyalty to Canada.

...we also shall remain vigilant against anyone trying to hijack this pandemic health issue to promote racism.

“Sadly, we have recently noticed a rise of hate crimes against people of Chinese or Asian descent, in the forms of vandalism, verbal or even physical attack. The perpetrators seem to be

Luckily, the majority of Canadians stand up against hate and racism, added Lao. In addition, the statement said they denounce the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) suppression of whistle-blowers and call for an independent investigation into the responsibility of the CCP government.

“And we don’t want this global health investigation to be evaded and to be side-tracked by a racial discrimination issue.

“However, we also shall remain vigilant against anyone trying to hijack this pandemic health issue to promote racism and generate racist attacks,” they said.

racist altercation Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Richmond RCMP are investigating an alleged racist attack on Friday at Garry Point Park in Steveston.

Two women of Asian descent claim racist slurs were directed at them and, furthermore, they were physically intimidated whereby they claim the car the suspects were in tried to hit them.

When officers arrived to reports of a “verbal altercation,” one of the parties had already left.

Supt. William Ng, Officer in Charge of the Richmond RCMP told the Richmond COVID-19 Community Task Force on Monday morning, that he had spoken to the two suspects and an investigation is underway.

“We are currently treating it very seriously,” Ng said.

A description of the incident was posted on social media, with claims that the police didn’t take the incident seriously and an attending officer told

them that, because the license plate wasn’t from Richmond, it wouldn’t be investigated in Richmond.

Ng refuted these claims.

“Whatever takes place in Richmond is under Richmond jurisdiction,” Ng said.

He added that the police officer collected evidence from the scene, “contrary to the post on social media that said officers were not bothering to collect evidence,” Ng said.

Several racist incidents have been reported in the Lower Mainland against Chinese-Canadians and others of Asian descent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian musician Bryan Adams further stirred up the race debate when he blamed those going to wet markets for the pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of his concerts.

Richmond RCMP have reached out to all the individuals involved in the Steveston incident.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Richmond RCMP.

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Testing site plans scuttled The general public is told to call 811 (HealthLink) to be directed to an alternate site.

Maria Rantanen

The only other options for Richmond residents are to be tested at their doctor’s office, however not everyone has a family doctor, and many doctors now have limited hours.

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Richmond appears to be the only municipality in the Lower Mainland to not have a designated COVID-19 testing site open to the general public.

Or, they can go to the emergency room to get a referral from an emergency room physician and then proceed for testing. However, people need to call ahead before going to the testing site.

Why that’s the case remains somewhat of a mystery, considering plans were afoot to establish just such a site at Thompson Community Centre.

The final option for Richmondites is to find a testing site in another municipality.

In fact, the city was on board with providing the facility and any needed services to establish a testing site, explained city spokesman Clay Adams, but for some reason Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) pulled the plug.

Repeated calls to VCH to explain why the plan fell through went unanswered. A VCH spokesperson, however, said the decision would have been made by VCH’s Emergency Operations Centre, located in Richmond.

An interactive map put out by the provincial government shows all the COVID-19 testing sites in B.C. and who is eligible.

In the vast majority of municipalities in the Lower Mainland, there is at least one site open to the general public.

For example, anyone with symptoms can go to the Delta/Ladner testing site as a walk/drive-in and will be seen on a first come, first served ba-

Thompson Community Centre was proposed as a COVID-19 testing site, but that fell through.

Maria Rantanen photo sis. The same is true for a site in Burnaby, located in Central Park. Vancouver has a number of such sites.

Even Whistler with a population of about 12,000 — Richmond’s population is almost 220,000 — has a testing site for the general public open every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The only testing site in Richmond is at Richmond Hospital, with limited hours (8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and is only open to healthworkers and first responders, according to the provincial website.

Apart from the issue of accessability, the province’s approach to testing has evolved in the course of this pandemic.

After the initial testing of returning travellers, vulnerable people, health-care workers and those living and working in long-term care homes, the province switched gears in mid-April and started broader community testing, and currently anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can be tested.

However, those without symptoms will not be tested, in part because it may result in a false negative.

B.C.’s medical health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, recently explained that the next step is a serology test, currently being developed, that will allow people to be tested to see if they’ve been infected and have developed antibodies to the virus.

Outbreak holds at four cases The Ministry of Health reported that the number of COVID-19 outbreak cases at Richmond Hospital continues to hold steady at four.

On Friday, the ministry reported three patients and one staff member had tested positive for the virus, and this number hasn’t changed since. This was up from the two original cases reported the previous Saturday on the second floor of the South Tower.

Vancouver Coastal Health declared the outbreak on May 2 — an outbreak is when a disease is transmitted within a facility.

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Chak Au said he was frustrated because he heard about the outbreak from the media despite getting daily updates from VCH. — Maria Rantanen/ Richmond News

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COVID-19 GARBAGE ISSUES – HEALTH SAFETY ALERT

HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 There is a serious issue with used masks, single-use gloves and wipes being littered and improperly disposed in Richmond.

We need to do better as a community to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep collection crews safe as they provide this essential service.

AT HOME: • Put used masks, single-use gloves, wipes and other hygiene materials in a plastic bag, tie the bag securely and then put it in the garbage.

• These items are not recyclable, and they must be secured in plastic bags, not placed loosely in the garbage.

• Do not dispose of these items in your Green Cart or other recycling bins.

• Do not dispose of these items down toilets, sinks or drains as this clogs pipes and causes backups. Only toilet paper is designed to be flushed.

• Collection crews will be tagging bins if loose materials are found and may not collect affected bins.

IN THE COMMUNITY: • Do not litter masks, single-use gloves, wipes and other hygiene materials – you are putting others at risk.

• Toss these used hygiene materials in the garbage.

• Better yet, carry a plastic bag with you, place them in the bag and then into the garbage.

• If caught littering, hefty fines could be applied under Bylaw #6803.

Please be responsible and courteous to others in the community, especially our waste collection front line workers, by disposing of these materials properly. Do your part to keep others safe.

Environmental Programs Information: 604-276-4010

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YVR issued layoff notices this week as passenger numbers drop.

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YVR lays off staff

The Vancouver Airport Authority issued layoff notices Monday, as it expects to have half the passengers — or less — travelling through its gates over the next three years.

YVR is expecting its annual passenger numbers to drop from 26 million to between eight and 15 million. After offering voluntary departure packages at the end of April, the airport authority made the decision to next start layoffs.

The airport authority normally employs 550 people, but they plan to reduce this by 25 per cent, laying off both management and unionized workers.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a program this week to give bridge financing to help larger employers weather this COVID-19 crisis, but the airport authority stated with fewer passengers travelling through, maintaining the same number of employees is not sustainable.

The layoffs only affect those running the airport, not the individual businesses inside the airport, many of which are closed.

There were 26,000 employees on Sea Island prior to the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in a ban on non-essential travel.

— Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

New airport CEO comes via Vancity

Tamara Vrooman, president and CEO of Vancity, will be the new head of the Vancouver Airport Authority as of July 1 after CEO Craig Richmond retires.

environment as the world adapts following the COVID-19 crisis,” said Vrooman, adding that “crisis provides an opportunity for innovation, creativity and renewal.”

Tamara “I look forward to Vrooman working with them Vrooman, the airas we reimagine port’s first female our business and how we op- CEO, has served on the erate in this challenging new airport authority’s board of

directors for nine years and was also the Deputy Minister of Finance for the province of British Columbia for three years prior to joining Vancity, states a press release.

Annalisa King, chair of the board of directors, called Vrooman a “visionary executive” with an excellent track record.

— Valerie Leung/ Richmond News

MLA calls for ICBC relief

With 13 per cent unemployment across the country, Richmond’s four MLAs want to see a push for economic recovery, including relief for small businesses but also relief on vehicle insurance.

The four MLAs took part in a Zoom town hall hosted by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning.

MLA Jas Johal said the opposition is asking for temporary relief to help businesses,

for example, 60-to-90-day relief for Provincial Sales Tax and Employer Health Tax. Furthermore, Johal suggested an acrossthe-board cut to ICBC rates of 10 per cent.

He said insurance companies across North America are cutting rates between 10 and 25 per cent whereas ICBC has offered a $48 fee reduction for those cancelling their insurance.

— Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

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NEWS Restoration plan under wraps

Richmond city council approved a “restoration plan” at a closed meeting on Monday to bring back services, but with details still being worked out, the plan has not been made public.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie talked about the plan at Monday’s council meeting, saying any

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decision on the restoration of city programs and services shouldn’t compromise efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19.

“We know the past few months have brought uncertainty, frustration and even fear, and there is a desire to restore services and facilities to where they were before

the pandemic,” he said.

mond since mid-March.

Brodie said the plan provides a “framework” for access to services that have been closed for a couple months.

Vancouver Coastal Health has asked municipalities to re-open some outdoor facilities, especially playgrounds since it appears children and youth are at a lower risk of contracting COVID-19. A few municipalities have re-opened some outdoor facilities.

Community centres, arenas, pools, sports fields and playgrounds have been closed in Rich-

notice of Public Hearing

Tuesday, May 19, 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. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10155 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10156 (RZ 18-820669) Location/s:

10140, 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road and 4051 & 4068 Cavendish Drive

Applicant/s:

Yamamoto Architecture Inc.

Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment: To redesignate 4051 Cavendish Drive and a portion of 10140, 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family” to “Multiple-Family” in the Steveston Area Land Use Map to Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan) Purpose of Zoning Amendment: 1. To rezone 4051 Cavendish Drive and the West Portions of 10140, 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” and “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to a new site-specific zone entitled “Town Housing (ZT88) - No. 1 Road (Steveston)”, to permit the development of 35 townhouses including six affordable housing units, with vehicle access from No. 1 Road; and 2. To rezone 4068 Cavendish Drive and the East Portions of 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” and “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)” to permit the development of two single-family lots with vehicle access from Cavendish Drive.

City Contact: Edwin Lee, 604-276-4121, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10155 / 10156

2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10163 (RZ 18 843479) Location/s:

7100 & 7120 Ash Street

Applicant/s:

Fougere Architecture Inc.

Purpose: To rezone the subject properties from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT16) - South McLennan and St. Albans Sub-Area (City Centre)” zone, in order to develop 17 two-storey townhouse units with vehicle access from Ash Street.

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

Bylaw 10163

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 May 9, 2020 and ending May 19, 2020.

Participating in the Public Hearing process: • 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.

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW NO. 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 10122 (FENCE REGULATIONS) Location/s:

City wide

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

Purpose: To amend Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to amend regulations as they relate to fences, including height and materials.

City Contact: James Cooper, 604-247-4606, Planning and Development Division

• During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Public Hearing is open to members of the public who may be affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to make a presentation.

• Due to the public health concerns and physical distancing requirements, the public is encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the Public Hearing instead of attending the meeting in person.

• If you are unable to attend or choose to not attend due to COVID-19, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office

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Virtual support for June 1 eyed for partial child care workers return to classrooms Valerie Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

May is Child Care Month in B.C. and the City of Richmond is hosting three virtual workshops this year to support those taking care of children in Richmond.

In addition to the workshops, the city is collecting inspirational stories, photographs, artwork, videos or creative projects, which showcase child care programs in Richmond as part of its #RichmondHasHeart campaign.

Registration is limited per session.

For more information and to register, email childcare@richmond.ca.

Upcoming workshops: Loving the Outdoors Through Literature: May 13, 7—8:45 p.m.

Trisha Edgar, education programmer at Lynn Canyon Park’s Ecology Centre, leads this workshop on how stories about animals, plants and wild places can act as a portal to

outdoor learning through books, songs, oral stories and activities.

There will be discussions on how to transition ideas into digital learning formats.

Connections to Nature: May 20, 7—8:45 p.m.

Julie Hansen, an early childhood educator, will be exploring handson learning opportunities inspired by nature that can be created within your own program space.

She will discuss the positive experiences nature has on the overall development in children.

Why Gardens and Kids Grow So Well Together: May 27, 7—8:45 p.m.

Megan Zeni, a teacher in the Richmond School District, will be exploring the science behind why kids and dirt “grow so well together.”

Participants will discuss practical and easy ways to get kids playing and learning in garden spaces while learning why gardening is important for the body and mind.

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Students from kindergarten to Grade 5 could be back in Richmond classrooms part-time on June 1.

Ken Hamaguchi, chair of the Richmond Board of Education, said operating standards and guidelines are expected soon from the province on how this new phase of learning will work.

There will also be some part-time learning, as needed, for students in Grades 6 to 12 and remote and online learning will continue, he explained.

But many details are still unclear, Hamaguchi added, for example, how much time students will spend in classrooms, what the schedule will be, how students will be organized at schools and how many parents will choose to send their kids back.

Teachers are also waiting for guidelines from the province, but in the meantime, they are wondering how they will manage when they go back to classrooms, explained Liz Baverstock, president of the Richmond Teachers’ Association.

Some concerns are childcare for their own kids,

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“When you have lots of questions, you’re anxious about what this is going to look like,” she said.

One big question is what classrooms will look like in this new era, Baverstock said, adding it’s expected things will be structured very differently differently — fewer kids in a classroom, fewer kids moving around the classroom, a new classroom setup — for which teachers need “concrete information” on expectations.

Baverstock said she’s grateful there are a few weeks before this shift back to the classroom happens, compared to some jurisdictions where school has resumed more abruptly.

It’s incredibly frustrating for teachers as new things are continuously rolled out in the COVID-19 situation, but they are not given all the information they need, she said. “(Teachers are) working incredibly hard and yet the variables keep changing,” she added.

But, she said, health and safety will remain the highest priority.

Details on the fall also haven’t been worked out yet either, Hamaguchi said. “Essentially we don’t know what September will look like.”

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Cancelled events Critical-care ambulance may save $790K ‘repositioned’ to YVR Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The cancellation of several community festivals could save the City of Richmond $790,000.

Staff is recommending moving budgets for the World Festival, Farm Fest, Steveston Salmon Festival and other community events back into the rate stabilization fund — used to keep taxes lower in future years — as health orders, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrict large gatherings.

Even if restrictions were lifted before the events, it wouldn’t be feasible to plan on such short notice, according to the staff report going to council. Key sponsors have also pulled out of the events.

Richmond city council will look at the 2020 proposed revised events schedule at its next committee meeting.

The largest budgets were for the Salmon Festival at $250,000, World Festival at $200,000 and the Mari-

time Festival at $250,000.

The Richmond Maritime Festival could have its budget reduced to $45,000 with the program revised to take place over several days.

The Canada Day event still has a proposed budget of $10,000 for a revised program, which might include an online city address and singing of O Canada, an online gallery and a marketing campaign to encourage national and community pride.

Neighbourhood Celebration Grants, budgeted at $75,000 could be deferred to next year, while $10,000 of the Farm Fest’s $40,000 budget could be redirected farmers markets.

The Doors Open event would move fully online but remain at $20,000.

Earlier this year, the Cherry Blossom Festival was cancelled, saving the city $35,000.

Staff have proposed a “Welcome Back Richmond” budget of $40,000 for small-scale events and a marketing campaign to let the public know when facilities are open and safe to use.

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Whether a critical-care ambulance should be stationed at YVR or in the Fraser Valley is the centre of a dispute between the union representing paramedics and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).

After five years stationed in Abbotsford, the car and its crew were repositioned back to the airport in order to respond by air or ground when critical transfers were needed.

Troy Clifford, president of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC, said the removal was poor timing given the ambulance is the only COVID-19 emergency response unit for several municipalities in the Fraser Valley.

“The decision to remove the lone critical-care ambulance from the Fraser Valley will have

serious consequences on patient outcomes, with the worstcase scenario being death,” Clifford said in a press release, adding the unit has been used to transport ventilated COVID-19 patients.

Critical-care paramedics focus largely on transferring patients to a higher level of care, Miller said, whereas primary care or advanced care paramedics respond to emergencies.

The ambulance works like a “mobile intensive care unit,” Clifford explained, and it is specialized to treat and transfer acute or injured patients.

Clifford said he’s concerned about the need to transfer patients in the Fraser Valley, especially given numbers of COVID-19 are higher in the Fraser Health Authority than other B.C. jurisdictions.

But Shannon Miller, BCEHS spokesperson, said the criticalcare unit isn’t meant for responding to medical scenes, adding its use was limited in the Fraser Valley and some days it wasn’t used at all.

As part of the ground/air unit at YVR, located at the South Terminal, the critical-care unit can be used across the province including in the Fraser Valley, Miller explained, adding on its first day back at YVR, the crew was sent to Bella Coola to transfer patients.

And, as the only groundbased unit in the province and with weather conditions making air transport sometimes difficult in the Fraser Valley, Clifford is puzzled the unit would be pulled away.

“The timing doesn’t make sense to me, to be honest,” Clifford said, adding “Where is the evidence that this is actually in the best interest of patients and the communities out there?”

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Pandemic leaves B.C. fishers’ future uncertain ity to operate in future years, which kind of jeopardizes the overall food supply chain in British Columbia and Canada,” said Taylor.

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“The effects of this could definitely continue (past next year).”

Some B.C. fishers may be forced out of the industry if they aren’t able to earn enough income this year, according to Steveston-based fisherman Justin Taylor.

“We’re kind of in the same boat as farmers. If we’re not helped to get through this year, it might jeopardize our abil-

As domestic and foreign demand fell dramatically in the wake of COVID-19, processing plants — which fishers directly supply — haven’t been able to sell to the restaurants and hotels that normally make up the bulk of the seafood market.

As a result, prices are uncertain, and lower.

COMMUNITY COMMENT myalgic encephalomyelitis (me) awareness day May 12th is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day, marked across the world as a day to raise awareness of a disease that very little is known about and yet affects more than 77,000 British Columbians. I would like to take this opportunity to shed some light on ME, what is being done to fight it, and how you can help support the growing effort to find a cure.

It is a devastating multi-system disease that causes dysfunction of the neurological, immune, endocrine and energy metabolism systems.

ME is a spectrum disease that causes people to experience a substantial loss of physical or cognitive functioning. As of now, there is still no known cure and very few patients fully recover.

Adults with ME can experience a profound decrease in quality of life, impairment in daily activities, and inability to work.

In the past, a dire lack of research funding has prevented the identification of a cause for the disease. Since the Institute of Medicine’s 2015 report, Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness, interest in and funding for ME research has slowly grown but is still far from equitable when compared with research funding for other comparably disabling diseases.

This is what makes ME Awareness Day and the subsequent awareness week so important within the ME community. Perhaps the greatest advocate for ME awareness here in British Columbia is the ME|FM Society of BC, a charity run by patients, caregivers, and their families, formed to help and support patients with ME and/or Fibromyalgia (FM).

The Canadian Institute on Health Research announced 1.4 million dollars in funding to be invested over five years in a new national network that will create critically-needed biomedical research for causes and treatments for ME. The announcement was welcomed by the ME community and is a starting point for establishing an ME research collaborative and to encourage new and young researchers to enter the ME research field. There are a multitude of areas where research is desperately needed, including epidemiological, economic and social impact studies of the disease. This work is welcome and will provide answers, which can only benefit patients and their caregivers.

So on this May 12th, help support an amazing cause by visiting the website of the ME|FM Society of BC at www.mefm.bc.ca to donate, volunteer, or just inform yourself and others about the causes, symptoms, and supports for people with ME. Together we can bring Canada one step closer to a cure.

Linda Reid Member of the Legislative Assembly, Richmond South Centre Email: Linda.Reid.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Justin Taylor will have to juggle two fisheries at once from his vessel (pictured), as the opening for spot prawn season has been delayed due to COVID-19. Submitted photo

“This is going to be a survival year for me and my crew, for sure,” Taylor said. “When you’re facing 40-to-50-percent price reductions, you really don’t know after expenses if there’s going to be much money actually pocketed…There’s a real risk of not making any money.”

Some fishers may opt to not fish and apply for programs such as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, said Taylor.

However, he said, it can be difficult to return to the industry if you take a year off.

And it all depends on how the pandemic plays out, said Taylor. While restaurants will be able to reopen in the coming weeks, there’s no guarantee there will be enough increased demand for the product.

To complicate matters, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has also pushed back the opening for the spot prawn season from May 7 to June 4 due to the pandemic, said Taylor, creating conflicts for both him and many others in the industry.

We’re not seeking payment to not fish. We’re seeking financial support so we can fish.

DANE CHAUVEL Now, there’s only a two-week window between the start of prawn season and the opening of the Dungeness crab season in mid-June — which Taylor also fishes.

Taylor and his crew haul about 30 per cent of the gross value of their crab catch in the first 20 days of the crab fishery.

Likely, he said, his harvest this year will suffer as he juggles hauling from two fisheries simultaneously.

Those in the industry who fish salmon around mid-to-late June, or who go offshore to fish tuna, will also have a conflict due to the delayed prawn season, said Taylor. Some may have to choose one fishery over the other.

To date, the federal government has not announced any economic assistance for the fishing industry, apart from a $62.5 million fund to assist Canada’s seafood processing sector and businesses — but Taylor said this likely isn’t enough, and doesn’t apply to self-employed fishers.

“By the time you split (that funding) up between the east and west coast, I don’t think it would help the processors enough that that benefit would be passed down to the fishermen.”

Dane Chauvel, CEO of Richmond-based Organic Ocean Seafood, which distributes high-end seafood to top restaurants across North America and in Asia, said that fishermen across Canada would benefit from the federal government’s help during this time.

“We’re not seeking payment to not fish, we’re seeking financial support so that we can fish,” he said.

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Divorce rate may spike post pandemic: lawyers Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Divorce filings are likely to increase once officials start relaxing restrictions, according to partners at a Richmond-based family law office.

Jasmeet Wahid and Betty Gabriel, senior partners at Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP, said they are bracing for a surge in divorce filings as couples begin to emerge from selfisolation.

“A lot of people right now don’t know that the law firm is still running as before...I think people are now following Dr. Bonnie Henry’s advice to stay home. If those rules are relaxed, then we anticipate seeing people coming out of the woodwork and inquiring about divorces,” said Gabriel.

There are many reasons why people may be seeking a divorce right now, but often problems in a marriage or relationship are magnified during a crisis, according to Gabriel.

Wahid and Gabriel haven’t seen any increase in divorce applications yet, but they wonder if Richmond will follow China’s example.

China, the first country to enter into a lockdown due to COVID-19, has already seen a spike in divorce filings following the end of the “self-enforced confinements,” according to reports from Chinese state-run media.

Stephen Li, a lawyer based in Shanghai, China, said his caseload had increased by 25 per cent when the country began easing COVID-19 restrictions and reopening the economy.

“Many cities in China have seen an increase in divorce rates since mid-March. In Miluo, a city in Hunan province, some staff members in charge of processing divorce registrations, didn’t even have time to drink water because so many couples were lining up,” a translation of an article, published in Souhu.com, read.

The report says the pandemic is like the straw that broke the camel’s back; it exposed cracks that already existed in a marriage.

Wahid and Gabriel said they hope they can help couples get through these tough times using Zoom and other video conferencing tools.

“No matter if the issue is pandemic-related or not, we, as family lawyers, can guide them through this difficult time,” said Wahid.

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A MESSAGE TO OUR PATIENTS

As our community is coping with the fast and most contagious spreading of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, I and my staff members hope you and your families are in good health and safe during this unprecedented and stressful times in our life time. We wish to let you know we are thinking of you.

Our dental clinic has been temporary closed since March 15 in compliance with the order of the Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, which was supported by the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C., and B.C. Dental Association due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic.

Although our clinic is currently closed, we are here to help with dental emergencies. A telephone assessment will help us guide your emergency and will be taken care of you including medications if needed.

In preparation of re-opening of our clinic, our “Interim Safety Protocols” will be implemented as well we are following all recommended Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines from the above authorities including strict hygiene protocols for the safety of our patients and my staff members. Our highest priority is to provide an environment of our clinic conducive to the safety and caring of our patients.

To further protect all our patients, my staff will conduct a pre-treatment screening of every patients by phone for symptoms of COVID-19 virus prior to scheduling an appointment. We will be contacting you as soon as our clinic re-opens.

Thank you for your trust, loyalty, and patience as we look forward to welcoming back our patients. In the meantime, we wish you all good health and stay safe.

Sincerely, Dr. Jim H. Tanaka and Staff

Address: Suite 270-6180 Blundell Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 4W7 Phone: (604) 274-4222

Online Community Meetings May 19, 2020 | 12 to 2 pm May 21, 2020 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm Please join us at one of these online community meetings for the Project Definition Phase of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. Learn about the design concepts for the new plant and give feedback on community and park integration, and habitat enhancement and resource recovery opportunities. Each meeting will have the same presentations, with time for questions and discussion.

The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is a new plant that will replace the existing primary level treatment plant at the same site, in Richmond, BC, with the new plant operational by 2030. Metro Vancouver wants to ensure the new wastewater treatment plant makes a positive contribution to the health and well-being of people and the environment.

Please register in advance at: www.metrovancouver.org, search “Iona WWTP” For more information: www.metrovancouver.org and search for “Iona WWTP” Email: ionawwtp@metrovancouver.org Metro Vancouver Information Centre: 604-432-6200 (Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm)

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Build trust when reopening offices: experts Hr |

Staff accustomed to social distancing won’t feel safe without cautious return

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ith office reopening now on the horizon for b.c. businesses, the question becomes: what will the post-coviD-19 workplace look like in a world without a vaccine to guarantee immunity? the key word, experts say, is trust. “i think it’s the most important factor,” said kristin Jensen, managing director of the seattle office of global architecture firm gensler. “t he only way that people are going to return is if they trust that the space is safe. and that trust will have to come though things they can see…. masks and hand sanitizers have to be available. there has to be health screening so people are not returning sick. For people to feel comfortable coming back, they need to feel safe and have their circumstances be addressed.”

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that sense of trust, in a world accustomed to social distancing, means that not everyone will return to work on Day 1, and managers have to have a clear vision of what that Day 1 looks like, said synthia kloot, the vancouverbased senior vice-president of operations at colliers canada.

“When we talk about inviting

people back to the office, we’re looking at a number of factors,” kloot said. “is it essential for them to be back in the office? can they perform their job duties while staying remote? are people risking exposure on public transit? Do they have child ca re, or a re they protecti ng people w it h comprom ised

immune systems?” that’s why, she said, it is crucial for offices to not only address the office space itself, but also to assess the needs of the workforce on an individual basis. From there, managers can create shifts – colliers will likely bring different groups of workers back into the office on separate days to ensure adequate space, for example – to ensure safety. kloot said colliers is recommending that clients be as flexible as possible. t hat means possibly using meeting rooms as work spaces to ensure people are not crammed into cubicles, as well as designating doors as entrances or exits only and marking one-way passages to prevent collisions.

Jensen added that the flexibility is also needed in case the pandemic lifts, which would allow managers to shrink the space needed for social distancing to bring employees closer together.

she also noted items such as the use of touch less tech nolog y to create a sense of safety for workers. another measure managers should consider, Jensen said, is some sort of visual way for workers to know their office space is being sanitized – either by having cleaning staff work during normal business hours, or by creating a sanitation certification standard that can be displayed as a sign of confidence.

Jensen used the U.s.-based certification systems provider Fitwel as an example of a certification that would indicate a healthy working environment to employees.

“We want people to come back to this space and connect with each other. We might never go back to the density of work stations, but instead those spaces can be filled with convening spaces – opportunities for people to connect with one another.” •

Factories consider robotics in post-pandemic retooling manufacturing |

Experts say COVID-19 will transform the sector as social distancing persists

By tyler orton torton@biv.com

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ebruary marked the opening of FPs Food Process solutions corp.’s newest manufacturing facility in richmond. it added another 80,000 square feet of factory space for the canadian producer of freezing and cooling equipment. march, meanwhile, gave way to the coviD-19 pandemic in b.c., quickly transforming much of the operations on the floor of FPs’ local facilities.

“We are lucky that we got a fourth facility in richmond so we were able to spread out our manufacturing team a little further,” said Justin Lai, the company’s vice-president of sales and marketing.

Workers on the floor are abiding by social distancing, lunches are split up to reduce the number of people in the break room and sanitization teams are cleaning up the lunch area between those breaks. overtime hours have also been reduced in anticipation of potential slowdowns in the coming months. but FPs has not laid off any workers during the pandemic; it has instead hired some additional staff. “the food industry is fairly resilient in that people need to eat,” Lai said. but not all manufacturers have been as fortunate, according to andrew Wynn-Williams, the canadian manufacturers & Exporters’ (cmE) vice-president for b.c.

he said some companies have been able to push through during the pandemic, with orders coming through as they always would or else pivoting their manufacturing capacity to a market in need. o t h e r m a n u f a c t u re r s a re “treading water,” while a third group is in trouble, Wynn-Williams added. “but i would say the smallest group is the group that’s in real trouble,” he said. as the economy begins to ramp up and more return to work, Wynn-Williams said workers can expect more staggered shifts to ensure social distancing as well as requirements to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Wynn-Williams said additional investments will need to be made in new machinery to compete with

other nations that are also ramping up operations as restrictions loosen. that might mean more robotics used on the floor of factories to boost productivity, while workers’ duties are in turn redistributed. at vancouver-based seaspan shipyards, the shipbuilder has significantly reduced the number of employees working within the cramped confines of submarines, while crews have been spread out across ships to ensure social distancing.

Employees have also been instructed not to gather at gates for entry and exit, while those who need to work near each other are required to don appropriate PPE. and for workers who remain uncomfortable coming to the job site following the new safety

measures, they’ve been told they can stay at home without job repercussions, according to seaspan cEo mark Lamarre.

Factory workers should be prepared for employers to deploy contact tracing in a bid to mitigate any potential workplace outbreaks, according to Walter Pela, kPmg’s b.c. regional managing partner. t hat mea ns hav i ng people maintain logs of who they interact with daily so that if there is a case of coviD-19 on the floor, factories can quickly trace it. “in some jurisdictions you’re seeing very good use of digital technologies to deal with that,” Pela said, “but even absent those, a manual log of people being more attuned to who they’re coming into contact with [would work].” •

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s a young business with strong roots in the Richmond community, Everglade Development was keen to give back during the COVID-19 crisis. Armed with support from other small business owners, friends and family, the Everglade Community Foundation and #RichmondTOGETHER fundraising campaign were born. With local causes pulling at their heart strings, the Everglade Development team chose to support local health care by raising funds for Richmond Hospital Foundation.

Everglade Development’s Allen Zu, Managing Director of Development and Construction, emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community: “Many

of us live and work in Richmond, and have benefitted from Richmond Hospital’s great quality of care. In return, this was a great way for the Richmond community to pay it forward and show our immense gratitude to our local medical professionals.”

The #RichmondTOGETHER fundraising campaign, which ran from April 8 to 22, 2020, brought together donors, volunteers and leaders across the Richmond community to raise much-needed funds for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund. The campaign successfully raised $55,000 to purchase essential medical equipment for patient care: a CPR machine and a vital signs monitor.

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Quilchena parade connects staff, students

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“The parade boosted the spirits of staff who (missed) their students dearly.”

Many Quilchena elementary students and their families dressed in red with handmade signs took to the sidewalks around their school to see their teachers drive by in a “car parade” on Friday afternoon.

The idea to host the parade was brought up by a staff member who saw a similar event at her son’s school in another district.

Many other staff members were supportive after hearing about it during a Zoom meeting.

Roughly 20 cars with colourful “We Miss You” signs, balloons, streamers and ribbons as well as Richmond’s Batman (Ricky Nelson) and his Batmobile drove past houses in the neighbourhood while honking and waving to students standing on the sidewalks.

In response to the car horns that echoed in the neighbourhood, families and children waved back to teachers and Batman, while those on their bicycles rang their bells loudly.

Kirsten Wallace, principal at Quilchena elementary, was pleased with the turnout for the parade with many “great signs and so many cheers and smiling faces of both

Wallace told the Richmond News that the parade was an opportunity for students and staff to connect while keeping the physical distance.

Richmond’s Batman (Ricky Nelson) joined in the Quilchena teachers’ “car parade” to help connect students and staff during COVID-19. Valerie Leung photo

children and adults.”

“I loved seeing the staff drive into the parking lot with their cars decorated and

their joy at seeing one another,” said Wallace, adding that many of the students’ signs were part of a “weekly learning

Negativity turns into positivity project “Some were funny, some were very heavy, but all were special snapshots of wonderful strangers that paint a much more loving and connected world than any other media sources I have found,” said Fillo.

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One Richmond resident had an epiphany moment while ranting to a friend about his own negative view on the world — this a-ha moment eventually turned into the “Positivity Project.”

Rob Fillo, former executive director of the Richmond Arts Coalition and current director of Counterspace Studio & Gallery, was venting his anger to his friend during a car ride back in 2018 about the “fear, hate, debauchery and disgust” in the world until he realized his friend had completely tuned him out.

“I had been pushing my negative view of the world on her and she was upset,” said Fillo, adding that he was regurgitating news from the media and making his friend more upset.

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past Lansdowne Canada Line Station, Fillo had his epiphany.

“Instead of perpetuating the negative energy, I now knew I had to use my energy to do something positive and helpful (and) the Positivity Project was set in stone that day.”

The Positivity Project is a series of more than 25 videos where volunteers and strangers from the Greater Vancouver area share their

own personal positive messages.

He told the Richmond News the project took about two years of filming, not including the post-production work, which was a massive workload for a one-man project.

However, the powerful messages delivered by the volunteers were what kept him motivated to continue working on the project, he added.

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“The overall goal of this project was to give people a voice to share their sincere heartfelt messages in a public forum. Everyone’s story is unique and everyone’s story is important.

It just so happens that the project completed production and was ready for release during the COVID-19 pandemic — a time when we are in desperate need of positivity.”

Fillo hopes his project can give a “gentle nudge” to others to make a positive impact for themselves and those around them.

New videos will be released every Monday on Fillo’s YouTube channel until the end of the year.

To view the project, go to robfillo.com.

“Strong school communities are built on a solid foundation of relationships — the students were able to connect with their students — if only from a distance,” said Wallace.

“Schools are essential to our communities and I think the enthusiasm demonstrated by our community affirms this. I think everyone benefited from a dose of positivity!”

Gardening blossoms Malls and restaurants may be dead as people stay home to help flatten the curve, but backyards and patios are buzzing with life, according to Richmond master gardener Vincent Lu. Lu said he has been overwhelmed with daily requests from people who suddenly feel the need to grow flowers and vegetables on their patios or in their backyards.

“Some of them have never planted anything before, but they would like to turn their balconies into a green haven to relieve stress and anxiety. Getting out in the sunlight and connecting to nature can lift your mood and bring you more peace,” said Lu. Unlike many hobbies that require a lot of time and money to get started, gardening can be a low-barrier activity, Lu said, and even those who don’t have a vast amount of space to plant can hone a green thumb.

“Condo residents can plant mini succulents in small pots and place them in a dry and cool environment indoors.

“The great thing about succulents is that they don’t need to be watered frequently, and they don’t take much space to grow. All you need is a bit of patience,” said Lu. Lu also suggests beginners try hydroponic gardening — growing plants without soil.

“You can fill up a glass bottle with water and nutrient solution and then spread the roots of the plant evenly in the nutrition-rich water so the roots can grow with a steady supply of oxygen, nutrients and water.

“Seeing green plants can make you feel relaxed and calm, especially during this difficult time. I have been gardening since 1997. I would like to say that this hobby can benefit you in the long run — not only physically but also mentally.

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Nations Cup called off Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The Richmond Gaming Stadium is hosting a free online hockey challenge in collaboration with four professional hockey players on May 17.

The tournament’s committee made the difficult decision on the weekend to cancel one of the city’s signature summer amateur sporting events due to COVID-19.

Usually headquartered at Hugh Boyd in the third weekend of July, the event has, since 1979 (with one vacant year in 1980) attracted the best amateur soccer players of all ages to represent the nation of their birth or roots in a World Cup-style format.

However, as with major events locally, provincially and across the nation, fears and subsequent restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 have made it impossible to host.

“We felt it’s best for all involved,” Jeff Wilson, Nations Cup president, told the Richmond News.

“In making this difficult decision, the tournament committee convened on several occasions during the spring as the pandemic grew to impact sporting events and large gatherings.

“The committee relied predominantly on the information and guidance from the federal and provincial governments

Virtual hockey game pits fans against professionals A Richmond business is making it possible for hockey fans to play with professionals – albeit virtually.

For the first time in 39 years, there will be no Nations Cup of soccer in Richmond this summer.

Thousands of soccer fans representing B.C.’s rich diversity of culture have flocked to Richmond every year for a veritable feast of the “beautiful game.”

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The event will start with an open, single elimination tournament to give community members the chance to compete with the hockey pros. Community members compete against each other on EA Sports’ NHL 20 game, in an open tournament, for a chance to play against a real professional hockey player.

A golden goal lifted Italy past India 3-2 in front of a big crowd at the Boyd Oval in the Nations Cup Open Division final. Gord Goble photo

and their respective public health authorities, as well as the City of Richmond and BC Soccer.

“With the health and safety of players, spectators, volunteers, vendors and suppliers in mind, it became increasingly apparent that enforcing necessary social distancing guidelines would simply not be possible.”

The inagural Youth Nations Cup Tournament, set to be held this summer, was also cancelled.

The significance of the decisions, added Wilson, is “not lost on the committee members as several of us have been attending and/or participating in this tournament since its inception.

“Needless to say, it was with a heavy heart that we reached this decision late last week.”

Those players include Vancouver Canucks’ Jake Virtanen; Ottawa Senators’ Thomas Chabot; Dallas Stars’ Tyler Seguin; and Columbus Blue Jackets’ Pierre-Luc Dubois.

“Being able to connect with the hockey community at a time like this is important for me, and this tournament allows that to happen,” said Seguin in a statement.

Chabot also “jumped on board” when he heard about the tournament.

“To be able to have fun playing video games with (our fans) is amazing,” said Chabot.

The first tournaments takes place at 11 a.m. and the second, at 2 p.m. They will be live streamed on The Gaming Stadium’s Twitch channel. The registration deadline is 10 a.m. May 17.

—Valerie Leung/Richmond News

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Retailers prep for reopening Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Local retailers are getting set to reopen after the May long weekend as COVID-19 cases continue to decline, although visits will be slightly different than before.

The provincial government announced last week that retail sectors, hair salons, barbers and restaurants can gradually reopen in mid-May. “Our businesses are excited to come back. Currently, we are working with tenants to make sure when they open, they open safely,” said Bronwyn Bailey, marketing manager at Lansdowne Centre.

Since the announcement, the province has also outlined general guidelines for retail services, including maintaining physical distancing and good hygiene practice.

Lansdowne Centre will also implement a detailed traffic system to follow social distancing rules, said Bailey, noting that they will arrange queues outside stores to ensure people can wait safely before getting inside.

In addition, multiple signs will be placed near entrances and numerous hand-sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the mall. Staff will be well-equipped with masks, gloves and even plastic shields.

To follow the province’s advice, some seats have been removed from the food court inside the mall, allowing people to enjoy meals with ample space. Bailey said they also encourage people to order takeout.

“We are cautious and very focused on making sure the community is safe, and our staff and guests are safe,” said Bailey.

Meanwhile, salons, barbers and other businesses that require close contact are making changes to prepare for the “new normal” — good news for those desperate for a haircut.

Like other businessmen, Iain Mackelworth, owner of the Steveston Barbers, has been closely following news reports to remain on top of the situation and has already made numerous changes to his shop to adhere to the current protocols set up by the provincial government and health officials.

Those protocols include limiting the number of people allowed in the

Starbucks tries new model The crazy lineups many of us have witnessed at Starbucks drive-thrus may be about to end.

Starting this week, Starbucks Canada is preparing to resume operations in as many stores as possible by the end of May. They are expecting to reopen 65 per cent of their stores already by the end of this week.

shop, sanitizing tools and work stations after each client and refraining from offering shaving or hair washing services to minimize the risk of transmission.

“We are going to look after everybody as best as we can. I chatted with customers about the protocols; they are pretty happy,” said Mackelworth.

After spending almost two months isolating at home, Mackelworth is looking forward to getting out and talking with his clients again.

“I have been cutting hair for 30 years in Canada and five years in London. It’s not a job anymore. I miss the conversations with clients.”

However, he recognizes that the deadly virus may still spook some people from venturing out for a cut.

“That’s fair enough,” he said.

While preparing to reopen, Mackelworth has been in touch with clients through social media and phone calls.

“Many people asked me ‘are you okay?’ It’s not so much about, ‘when can you open your business?’ That’s lovely,” said Mackelworth, adding that he feels the community spirit during this uncertain time.

Businesses learn to adapt to working from home Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

According to the company, the stores that remained open during the pandemic have helped test and refine new operating models, designed specifically for social-distancing.

Local business experts suggest that remote work might become the new normal for many in the post-pandemic world.

Over the next week or so, the company intends to open additional stores or expand services (like curbside pickup or walk-in orders) on a community-by-community basis, working closely with all levels of government and health authorities.

Working from home has been gaining momentum for years, but the COVID-19 situation has accelerated the trend by forcing thousands of Richmondites to stay home.

Starbucks Canada said it has “developed a data-rich dashboard to provide store format details, government data on confirmed cases and trends about COVID-19, and how that may influence decisions at the individual store level.”

This has called into question what going back to work will look like as B.C. considers relaxing some restrictions implemented to combat the virus.

Previously announced mandatory measures will remain in place at its stores, including:

“For a lot of companies, this period has proven working from home can be productive and successful. It might not mean the entire operation working from home. Still, flexible remote work is going to be more common,” said Matt Pitcairn, CEO and president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

Facial coverings: All employees are required to wear a facial covering if they are working at a store. Employees are reminded not to touch their eyes, nose or mouth, and to wash their hands, maintain physical distancing and sanitize high touch surfaces frequently.

Wellness checks: As an additional safety measure, ahead of each shift, all employees are required to take their temperature to ensure they are ready and able to work.

Plexi-shields: The company is sourcing plexi-shields to be installed before re-opening its cafes to customers.

—Alan Campbell/Richmond News

Iain Mackelworth, owner of Steveston Barbers, has made a number of changes to ensure the shop follows health guidelines. Submitted photo

Kwantlen Polytechnic University business professor Guoren Zhang agrees working from home may seem like a more viable option for employers.

“Many employers will acknowledge that working remotely can be efficient, or, in some situations, even better.”

The necessity of working from home also forces employers and employees to rely on digital apps as their new equipment to stay connected.

Zhang noted the pandemic has also changed some people’s mindset in terms of what the future holds.

Pitcairn has a similar experience using remote tools to ensure colleagues keep in touch with each other.

“People used to think they would go back to business as usual after the crisis.

But the pandemic might last longer than what we expected and employees are slowly getting used to the idea.”

Zhang expects the new working model to be fully online or a combination of online and brick-andmortar business. And those changes will have a negative impact on commercial real estate, according to Zhang.

“Virtual meetings are definitely something many workplaces have become more comfortable with,” said Pitcairn.

For a lot of companies, this period has proven working from home can be productive and successful.

“It also seems that kids running around in the background of these virtual meetings has become more acceptable.”

However, working from home all the time might not be the perfect option for everyone.

Pitcairn pointed out there are some things employMATT PITCAIRN ers will pay attention to, for example, cleanliness and hygiene, physical distancing at work and robust illness policies so employees can stay home “Meanwhile, the latest technologies, when they are sick. such as artificial intelligence, virtual “Better work-from-home capacities reality and online meeting platforms, will help people to facilitate this tran- will help with the latter in many workplaces,” he added. sition,” said Zhang.

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Just listed! Fabulous STEVESTON NORTH townhome that is just a 15 minute walk to the Village shops and Garry Point Park. This bright and clean unit features spacious room sizes throughout and updates include both bathrooms, laminate flooring on the main and patio door system leading out to the gorgeous new deck with sunny south exposure! Perfect for family BBQ’s and for those who like to entertain. Well run complex with new cedar roof replaced last year. Call now for your private viewing!

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$389,000

Nice Clean Unit in Apple Greene Park, Richmond's best Condo Value! Fabulous location with south exposure overlooking tranquil pond, fountain and gardens.

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$1,098,000

Good Value for this 3 bedroom home in a quite Cul De Sac of Steveston. Loads of street parking, great for kids, steps to McMath High School and all the amenities and Recreation options that Steveston Village has to offer. Rectangular 40 x 100' Lot makes this an ideal property for First time buyers, downsizers, investors or builders.

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In case you missed this one in Tiffany Gardens, here's your chance!

If you want a quiet, well-maintained building that is adult-oriented with a minimum of 19+, no pets, no rentals with a fabulous location in the heart of Richmond, this is it! Floor to ceiling windows in this 1124sf, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath corner unit, facing northwest with a gas fireplace and 2 balconies. A queen size bed fits perfectly in the second bedroom. Laminate floors with full size washer and dryer. Perfect for people downsizing or a couple who wants more space. Lots of potential with your design ideas or just move in. Bike room with workshop and a lounge. Literally, steps to Lansdowne Mall, T&T, KPU, transit, Canada Line and restaurants.

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$438,000

#203-5411 Arcadia Road

Immaculate and fully renovated, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home set in a convenient location close to Kwantlen Polytechnic, shopping at Lansdowne Mall and the new Garden City Lands. Welcome to popular Steeplechase, the perfect place for you to make your next home. Updated galley kitchen with glass backsplash, granite counters, maple cabinets, undermount lighting and plenty of storage. All flooring has been updated as well with laminate throughout the 2 big bedrooms and living areas. East facing unit with pretty outlook to the treed street. Spacious rooms, generous in in-suite storage. This complex allows rentals (no short term rentals) and has a lovely outdoor pool for summertime fun. Maintenance includes heat and hot water. Check out the virtual tour at pattimartin.com today!

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$979,900

NEW LISTING

$1,498,000

$358,000

#123-7531 Minoru Boulevard

Fabulous opportunity to own a CUTE as a button 1 bdrm, 1 bath unit at popular Cypress Point. Live in or rent out as an INVESTMENT (rentals allowed but no Airbnb). Thoughtful updates include soft grey LAMINATE, FRESH PAINT and crown moulding throughout the living dining and bedroom, newer washer/ dryer, updated kitchen with tile floor, white appliances and updated bathroom. QUIET west facing balcony. Ample in suite storage.

Amazing recreation facilities: gym, outdoor pool and hotter, 2 indoor hot tubs, racquetball court and saunas. Enjoy the convenience of living in the core of Richmond with so many amenities at your fingertips. Walk to Richmond Centre Mall, Canada Line, Minoru Park/Arena and the Centre for Active Living! Ready for quick possession, make this unit your next home.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

308-3755 Chatham Street

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

$999,900

CHATHAM 3755 - Terrific ʻF Planʼ - #308 is a TOP FLOOR SE corner unit offering 2 bdrms and 2.5 bathrooms in this exciting new build, designed to capture the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Functional floor plan with 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wide-plank wood floors and forced-air heating & cooling w/radiant electric heat in the master ensuite.

Kitchen has gourmet s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. 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.

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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 and Wolfe stove with butlers pantry, huge family room all opening onto the professionally landscaped southern exposed backyard with fire pit, pergola and heaters. One bdrm on the main floor, 4 more with ensuites up, Including the spacious master with walk-in closet and spa like en-suite. Office and flex space on second floor, plus huge games/recreation room on the third floor, perfect for a growing family.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

#107-10788 No. 5 Road

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.

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

$1,498,000

4260 Coldfall Road

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

301-3755 Chatham Street

CHATHAM 3755 - Fabulous ʻA Planʼ - #301 is a TOP FLOOR NE corner unit 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, wideplank 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.

NEW LISTING

$568,000

3207-11967 80th Avenue, Delta

Imagine living on the 32nd floor with sweeping views from the North Shore Mountains to Semiahmoo Bay! Welcome to Delta Rise, the fabulous high rise located at the corner of 80th Ave and Scott Road in North Delta. This "J" plan, corner unit offers two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and top notch common areas including a gym, party room, media room, raised garden beds, a barbecue area with fire pit and much more. Fully rentable, make this your next investment and or your next home!

Concierge entrance to the building, unit has 2 side by side parking spots in the best location and a super convenient storage locker. Steps to shopping, transit and parks.

Andrea Chu 604-338-6600 Jennifer Adams 604-868-4895

$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

NEW LISTING

$699,999

#26-3339 148 Street, South Surrey

Welcome to Haven. A collection of 33 boutique, modern-farmhouse inspired townhouses developed by reputable Park Ridge Homes. This community is nestled amongst mature trees in Elgin, one of South Surreyʼs most coveted and established neighbourhoods. This unique townhouse is unparalleled, featuring 2 parking spots, fenced south backyard, forcedair furnace, gas range/BBQ & HW on demand. Finishes include hardie-plank, metal roof, ship-lap accents, hand crafted wood beams, 9ʼ ceilings, oversized windows & much more!

Steps away from Choices Market, Starbucks & close proximity to restaurants, Semiahmoo IB school, fabulous shopping at Morgan Crossing & Grandview Corners. Quick access to the park & ride and Hwy 99. Don't miss out.

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

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3,371 SQ' RANCHER ON 1/2 ACRE $3,788,000

3004 W. KING EDWARD AVENUE

SUNNYMEDE 14,129 SF LOT

$4,980,000

6671 GIBBONS DRIVE

$2,998,000

7891 SUNNYMEDE CRESCENT

MacKenzie Heights. 85% completed new home in 2018.

60ʼ x 130.25ʼ (7,815sqʼ) corner lot at Carnarvon. Mountain, Ocean & City views. 4,547sqʼ. 7 baths, 8 bdrms+den.

Basement has self-contained 2-bdrm suite. Rare chance to own this Westside home & add your own flair at a bargain price!

Prestigious Gibbons! Rare 3,371 sq' executive rancher on 1/2 acre 86' x 249' manicured lot. custom built by renowned "Dakota". West backyard. 3-Bdrm all w/full en-suite + large Den (or 4th bdrm). Gourment kitchen opens to family room.

Smart home system. Triple garage. Turning 5. 12' Ceiling. One can live as-is or add on or build up to 7,773 sq' new home on this beautiful property.

Excellent investment opportunity in prestigious “Sunnymede”! Hold now or build up to a 5,488 sq.ft. new home on this rare 14,129 sq.ft. almost rectangular 94ʼ x 150ʼ (effective South-facing lot. Existing 2,459 sf. home updated in 2006. 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths plus family room. Month-to-month Tenancy at $2,496.

SUNNYMEDE AREA 15,067 SF LOT

STEVESTON 1,539 SQʼ NICE T/HOME

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED

$2,668,000

8220 GILBERT ROAD

15-12438 BRUNSWICK PLACE

Prestigious Sunnymede! 15,067 sqʼ lot (95.27ʼ x157.7ʼ) backing onto Sunnywood Dr. Solidly built. 2-level home in great shape. Finished 986 sqʼ with 2-bedroom 1-washroom on upper floor; Unfinished 986 sqʼ downstairs. RS1E zoned. Potential for higher density.

NEW 725SF 1 BEDROOM

NEW LISTING

$879,000

Updated 3-level 3-bdrm + 3rd floor flex rm (4th bdrm?den?playrm?)2 1/2-bath. Open plan. White kitchen/ eating area, S/Steel appliances, Granite ctr top. Walk-in Closet in Mst bdrm. Private ~400sq' wooddecked yard & 2 balconies. Family oriented complex with great school catchment. Minutes to dyke, park, Steveston Village & Rmd Centre.

HIDDEN GEM IN QUEENSBOROUGH!

$1,180,000

$918,000

201-4118 YUKON ST, VANCOUVER

Mosaicʼs “Edward”, a 55-unit 2019-built lowdensity boutique-style complex. Spacious 725 sqʼ one bedroom + storage/small den. 9ʼ9” ceiling.

Huge windows & sliding door to Juliet balcony makes this East facing unit bright & airy. Gas range & in-floor radiant heat (both included in monthly strata fee of $270.70). HRV & AC. Walk-in closet in Master Bedroom. Modern kitchen with top of the line appliances. Wide entrance & open plan allows for wheelchair-accessibility. Shows like new.

4,913 SQ' EXECUTIVE HOME

$2,998,000

9871 PIGOTT ROAD

Grand executive, 5-bdrm, 7-bath home in central Saunders. Custom 4,913 sq.ft. build on 13,451 sq.ft. lot with southwest-facing backyard. 2 Full-sized master bedrooms with luxurious ensuite baths and private balconies. Impressively entertain with 16'2" high ceilings in living, dining, & family rooms with games & movies in media room with wet bar. Gourmet, open kitchen featuring SS appliances with separate wok kitchen with 5-burner gas stove. Hardwood, granite, crystal chandeliers. 3-Car garage, gated driveway, + bonus ~350 sq.ft. enclosed solarium. Potential mortgage helper in main floor bedroom with ensuite.

1309 RAMA AVE, NEW WEST

$1,498,000

8251 GILBERT ROAD

Right across from prestigious Sunnymede & neighboring the very regal Huntley Wynd. 4,997 sqʼ (50ʼ x 100ʼ) lot with W backyard. 2,710 sqʼ extensively renovated family home.

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living, dining & family rooms & gourmet kitchen up. Downstairs has two one-bedroom guest suites, two full washrooms. One with full kitchen. Great for 3-generation family or mortgage helper. Double garage.

SUBDIVIDABLE IN CITY CENTRE NEW PRICE

$1,799,000

9231 KILBY STREET

TSAWWASSEN 2-BDRM & 2-BATH NEW LISTING

$468,000

208-4690 HAWK LANE, TSAW

4,546 sqʼ (49.2ʼ x 92.4ʼ) lot w/ sunny NW backyard in desirable young family area. 1 block to water. Quiet & peaceful. 2,246 sqʼ . 4 -bdrm + games. 3 full baths.

Quality built w/4 zoned HW radiant heat, granite kitchen w/ oak cabinets. Freshly painted. 11ʼ high living room ceiling & double height foyer w/ circular stairway. Hardwood flooring in kitchen, eating area, hallway & entrance. 2 gas F/P. Whirl-pool tub & separate shower in master en-suite. Very well kept inside-out. 15 minutes to Richmond Centre by car.

Great investment! Subdividable 66ʼ x 122ʼ N/S lot w/ back lane. Live in, rent out & develop later.

German built solid & well maintained 2,576 sqʼ 2-level home. 5-Bdrm 2 1/2 bath, 2-kitchen, 2-lvg/ dining areas, 2-laundry. Attic loft, solarium & enclosed front porch not included in total square footage. Big deck off kitchen. Carport + garage/ shed. 2 Gas fireplaces. Hardwood floors under carpet upstairs. Great investment in the “Oaks”.

Aquilini built “Coast” just past Tsawwassen Mills.

This 721 sqʼ courtyard-facing 2-bdrm 2-baths apartment with secured parking & locker is part of the Tsawwassen Shores Development which offers a serene yet convenient community-oriented lifestyle, including about 13,000 sqʼ of amenities. 8ʼ 9” ceiling. S/S appliances+full size Washer/Dryer.

5 minutes to Tsawwassen City Centre. Easy access to YVR, US border & Highways 99 & 17. Rental & Pet friendly. Great investment!

THE "CLASSIC" 2,005 SQ.FT.

MT. BAKER VIEW 2-BR PENTHOUSE

GREAT VALUE FOR ADULT LIVING

NEW LISTING

$998,000

604-1305 VIEW CRES, TSAW

“The Classic”. 2,005 Sq.ft. Floor to ceiling windows & sliding doors providing wide view of the Beach Grove golf course & Mount Baker on your 200+ sq' balcony. Completely renovated.

Contemporary, open design with new laminate wood flooring, quartz countertops, brand name appliances. 2-Bedroom & open den. Huge master bedroom. 2 underground secured parking.

Perfect for the young-at-heart who loves to entertain! Small pet friendly.

NEW LISTING

$479,000

410-6540 194 ST, CLOVERDALE

Award winning Waterstone! TOP floor with unobstructed Mt Baker view. 872 sqʼ 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 2-parking stalls + locker. 10ʼ ceiling in Great Rm/Kitchen area, rest 9ʼ. Oversized windows & 123 sqʼ patio facing East. Great layout with bedrooms apart. Mint condition.

Open concept, S/S appliances & Granite counter tops. Clubhouse with indoor pool, movie theatre & gym. Guest suite. Well managed & shows like new. Pet and Rental friendly.

NEW PRICE

$855,000

37-6100 WOODWARDS ROAD

2034sq' 2-level townhome. 2-bdrm + large den, 2 1/2-bath. Prestigious Polygon bltStratford Green for age 45+. Shows like new w/dessigner paint & laminate wood flooring.

Large principal rooms perfect for housesized furniture. 9' ceiling on main. Spacious kitchen has eating area. Gas firplace. Private sunny yard. Double garage & gated security.

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$708,800

TOTALLY UPDATED 3 BDRM TOWNHOME W/DOUBLE GARAGE

HUGE 73ʼX 174ʼ = 12,702 SF LOT

$799,800

$768,000

3 BDRM CONDO W/LARGE PATIO

Brand New & totally stunning 4517+ sq ft 6 bedroom home with 7.5 baths, 2 master bedrooms and a 1 bedroom side suite on an huge 74’ x 173’ = 12,702 sq ft lot with a South back yard. Custom built quality & finishings with 10’ ceilings on both floors, high ceilings in the living room, entry & family rooms and an extra large open kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances. Everything you would expect including: Air Conditioning, quartz counters all around, large media/games room, 2 luxurious master ensuites, Nest thermostats, BI speakers, triple garage and auto sprinklers. All this on a beautifully landscaped fully fenced lot with a built in basketball court.

Rarely available! Amazing 3 bedroom condo located at Richmond Centre Mall! This super wide & bright floor plan offers 1116 SF of spacious living in a concrete hi-rise and features large expansive windows, air conditioning in the master, new laminate floors, new paint, new 3rd bedroom window wall, granite countertops, 2 full bathrooms, insuite laundry, 2 parking spots (tandem) and a huge 270 SF patio off the living room. Great well-run complex with party room & private garden. Just steps to everything including Rmd Centre Mall, banks, Canada Line, buses, restaurants, coffee shops, farm market, London Drugs, Minoru Park & Centre for Active Living & more!

7680 Steveston Hwy

#601-7878 Westminster Hwy

#13-8480 Blundell Road

UNOBSTRUCTED RIVER VIEWS

$838,000

3 BDRM+ DEN SUBPENTHOUSE

PENTHOUSE W/ 2 BDRM & DEN

RICHMOND CENTRE MALL

2 MASTER BEDROOMS + AUTHORIZED 1 BEDROOM SUITE

This totally updated 1230 sq ft 3 bedroom & 2.5 bathroom townhome in centrally located and offers a side by side double garage. Sparkling new entry tiles, kitchen floor & backsplash tiles, plush carpets, with new cabinet doors, quartz counter tops & shiny stainless steel appliances. All 3 bathrooms have new floors, cabinetry, wall tiles & plumbing fixtures.

Ready to move in and just steps from Blundell & St Albans Roads. Within a short walk to Garden City Elementary, Palmer High School and Garden City Shopping Mall.

3 PARKING SPOTS

$3,488,000

LARGE 8696 SF LOT

$1,300,000

SEAFAIR BUILDING LOT

Penthouse living at its best! This top floor corner 2 bedroom+den at RIVA 1 offers amazing N, S & W exposures, 1085 SF of spacious living plus 3 large decks that add 475 SF outdoor space to your year-round enjoyment! It’s just 5 years young and includes the use of 3 parking spots and 1 locker.

Featuring hardwood floors, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, flat panel wood cabinetry with soft-closing hardware, quartz countertops, dual air cooling / heating system, 2 full bathrooms and insuite laundry. Rentals & 2 pets ok. Excellent recreation facilities include an indoor pool, fitness centre, theatre room, study room & concierge services. All this in a fantastic central location cls to Lansdowne Mall, Canada Line, T&T Supermarket, the Olympic Oval & the Dyke trails.

Totally unobstructed RIVER, mountain and inner courtyard views from this NE corner SUBPENTHOUSE unit at the RIVA! This rarely available 3 bedroom + den offers 1169 SF of spacious living is just 4 years young. Features 10' ceilings in the living area, open kitchen with KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, hardwood floors, flat panel wood cabinetry with softclosing hardware, quartz countertops, dual air cooling / heating system and 2 bathrooms. Comes complete with 3 balconies, 2 parking, 1 locker & 1 designated bike storage. The future green space directly in front will only enhance the outlook. Rentals & 2 pets ok. Excellent amenities include an indoor pool, large gym, hot tub, sauna, steam room & concierge services. Just steps to T&T Supermarket, banks, restaurants...

Great opportunity to own this prime 8696 SF lot in the popular Seafair subdivision!

This 3 bedroom split level property has 1.5 bathrooms, family room and a single garage. The house is very liveable with a 10 year roof and 4 year furnace but the value is mainly in the land. Hold or build your dream home of up to 3858 SF plus a triple car garage. Many new homes in the area & next door. Seafair is located in a very convenient West Richmond location that’s close to Seafair Mall, Hugh Boyd Secondary , James Gilmore Elementary & just steps to the Dyke.

#718-5399 Cedarbridge Way

#625-5311 Cedarbridge Way

8060 Elsmore Road

AMAZING 1/2 DUPLEX!

TERRA NOVA MASTER ON MAIN

$880,000

2 LEVEL LIVING W/SOUTH BKYD

Amazing 2 level living in this 1/2 DUPLEX in the heart of Rmd with NO STRATA FEES or restrictions! Better than any townhome by far with 3 bedrooms + den, 2.5 full bathrooms, 1098 SF, great south facing backyard and detached single garage. Recently updated with laminate floors thru-out, upgraded kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, bath fixtures, new fencing, garage opener and 5 year HWT. Super bright with 9’ ceilings, radiant floor heat on the main floor, cozy gas fireplace, insuite laundry & security system. Walk to everything: Rmd Secondary & IB Programs, Ferris Elementary, Rmd Centre Mall, Canada Line & buses, Minoru tracks, park, library, pool and the new Minoru Centre for Active Living. Perfect home for 1st time buyers, young families, downsizers or investors!

MASTER ON MAIN WITH 2272 SF

Corner unit with Park View and one of the largest back yards in the complex. Popular Maquinna complex built by Polygon offer a master bedroom on the main floor with a total of 3 bdrms + den or 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,272 SF of spacious living. Open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings in the living & dining room with house sized rooms and double side by side garage. Additional features include radiant heat on both floors, 2 gas fireplaces, large fully fenced back yard all secured in a gated adult oriented complex (19+ ys old) with new roof in 2013 & exterior paint in 2014. Walking distance to Terra Nova Mall, buses, schools & the dike trails.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Excellent opportunity to lease office space between the Airport & West Richmond. Office space of 615 sq ft on second floor is available. Easily accessible from Central Richmond. All-inclusive gross lease rate of $24 per sq ft includes property taxes, heat, air conditioning and electricity.

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Lot 94 - 0.87 acre - $229,000

AG1 zoned Land Only - No Road Access

CHOICE CORNER 115-8760 No. 1 Road

Spacious corner 2 bed/1.5 bath home in popular Apple Greene. Good proximity to shopping & transit.

This great complex boasts resort style amenities with indoor & outdoor pools, billiard room, lounges and grand greenspace between complexes. Kitchen & bath updates, hardwood floors plus insuite-laundry.

STEVESTON VILLAGE

$1,459,000

STEPS TO STEVESTON 3933 Garry Street

Charm & character abound in this home minutes from transit, schools & shopping. The perfect plan boasts 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths up plus a 5th bedroom on the main. Inviting covered front porch, sky-lit foyer, great kitchen with dual fuel range, radiant in-floor heat, private N & S yards & a detached garage.

ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE 40-11491 7th Avenue

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

WOODWARDS AREA

$2,498,000

BUILDER ALERT Eastman Road

Two RS1/B lots are proposed for this sought-after neighborhood within walking distance of Jessie Kwok Richmond Christian School & Steveston/London.

Size is approximately 4,146 sq. ft & 4,190 sq.ft. and would allow compact builds of 2,280 & 2,300 sq. ft.

South facing in lovely quiet neighborhood.

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KLIMOVICH, Betty December 6, 1928 − May 2, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Klimovich (née Warren) at the age of 91 on May 2, 2020. Betty was born in Vancouver, BC, on December 6, 1928, to Mina Stewart and Gordon Warren. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Mina and Gordon; her husband, Al; her son, Cris; and her brothers, Greg and Tom. She is survived by her siblings, Shirley and Doug; her children, Sandy (John), Stewart, Lindsay, and Collin (Mindy); her grandchildren, Jocelyne, Adrienne (Cory), Kaitlyn, Hayley, and Matthew, and great−grandchild, Andhra. Betty was a caring, generous, dedicated, and strong woman, who was a true friend and support to friends and family. She will be forever missed and forever in our hearts. No service by request.

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D i n e O u t- e g g s p e c tat i O n Brunch at pretty much anytime of the day is a great dining choice.

Another popular dish is lobster Mac and cheese, and the lobster benny.

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Dinner favourites include the filet mignon with lobster bearnaise.

Opened in November 2018, this is Eggspecation’s sole Canadian location west of Ontario, and it’s proving to be a favourite, not just for their selection of omelettes and eggs Benedict, but an overall dedication to the true taste of Montreal.

“Our menu is packed with ingredients direct from the city. We don’t compromise at all despite being so far away,” explained general manager Ankit Monteiro, adding Montreal smoked meats used in the eggs Benedict and omelettes are but one example.

Eggspecation delivers great, all-day brunch and more, in Montreal-style

“We also have proprietary sauces such as Hollandaise, Alfredo, etc. that also come straight from Montreal that are made, packaged and labelled specially for Eggspectation restaurants Canada with our own recipes”.

One of the most popular items for brunch-lovers at Eggspectation is the Southwest sunrise omelette.

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Customer feedback drove those overseas markets as diners were eager to take the concept of Montrealinspired dishes back home.

“They simply loved our modern-day take on brunch,” Monteiro explained. “And they enjoyed the open concept of the restaurant space with its industrial finishes and mix of cozy booths and tables.”

Richmond’s location has a unique link.

“In November 2018, we decided to expand to the west coast and opened in Richmond because we have a connection with the hotel here,” Monteiro said, explaining the Eggspectation location near McGill University was a known popular among the hotel’s owner’s. So, when an opportunity came to land in B.C., the space at the Accent Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel became the latest Eggspecation.

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vegeTaRian specialTies BuTTeR paneeR ............... 14.75 paneeR Tikka masala .... 14.75 kadai paneeR.................. 14.75 palak paneeR.................. 14.75

shahai paneeR ............... 14.75 maTTeR paneeR............... 14.75 veggie koRma ................ 14.00 jeeRa alloo .................... 14.00 chilli paneeR .................. 14.75 daal makhni.................. 14.00 daal Tadka..................... 14.00 channa masala ............ 14.00 aloo goBi....................... 14.50 miX vegeTaBles .............. 14.00 mushRoom muTTeR (gReen peas)................... 14.00 mushRoom masala ...... 14.00 okRa masala ................. 14.00

indian BReads plain naan....................... 2.25 gaRlic naan..................... 3.25 paneeR naan ................... 5.00 kulcha .............................. 5.00 onion kulcha .................. 5.00 Whole WheaT RoTi .......... 2.50 palak paneeR naan ......... 5.00

Rice

BasmaTi Rice..................... 2.25 pilau Rice.......................... 3.50

490-9100 Blundell Rd

604-370-1300

www.gingerindiancuisine.ca

jeeRa Rice ......................... 3.50 chicken BiRyani.............. 15.00 lamB BiRyani .................. 16.00 shRimp BiRyani....................18.00 veg BiRyani ...........................14.00

lunch specials veggie loveR .................. 11.50 meaT loveR..................... 12.50

dinneR specials veggie loveR .................. 16.50 meaT loveR..................... 17.50 chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signaTuRe keema naan ................... 14.00

dRinks indian chai....................... 2.50 lassi .................................. 3.00 pop .................................... 2.00 shake ................................ 4.50 masala up........................ 3.00 please go to our website www.gingerindiancuisine.ca/ to view menu with full details.