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Netflix has worn Raptors poisoned Kudos to council out its welcome for McCallan Park Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

Whoever gave the OK to blackout Garry Point Park with metal fencing and black canvas fence coverings should give their head a shake.

For daily walkers, bikers and strollers, it is an offence to the senses. There is more to life than money and movies.

I am all for the film industry, but a takeover of the park, at this time especially, is pushing it. The once beautiful walk along the shore line and Scotch Pond is now horrendous.

Good grief! I deserve better! You should never mess with nature!

The City of Richmond signs say “thank you for your patience.” Well, I have been, patient but now I have had enough. I want my beautiful Garry Point Park back and, besides, who asked me in the first place if I wanted to sell it off to a Netflix production?

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Re: “Richmond considering banning use of rat poison,” Online, July 23.

As president of the Garden City Conservation Society, I am disappointed that the poisoning of our wildlife is not being treated as an urgent matter by Richmond City Council. Owls and other raptors (our chemical-free, effective method of pest control) are dying a horrible death.

All they want to do is eat a meal. They have no way of knowing that their dinner has been poisoned by anticoagulant rodenticide.

People put out poison, not intending to kill an owl or an eagle, but that is exactly what is happening.

Councillor Alexa Loo says “It’s just us doing something little in Richmond…” by banning rodenticides. She sug-

gests working with Vancouver Coastal Health and the provincial government on this problem. Taking the ban further is a good idea but delaying what we could do immediately is not. It’s better to take action.

Cities are good agents of change because they can make changes quickly, if a matter is seen as urgent. Our birds dying a painful and unnecessary death is urgent.

Raptors eat rodents. They eat lots of rodents. We could start protecting our raptors that live and breed and kill rodents in Richmond, our wildlife family of birds that works for us. That’s who we need the urgent action for.

Please, Richmond City Council, do not let more birds die.

Sharon MacGougan RICHMOND

Dear Editor,

Often we find it easier to criticize our elected officials than commending them for some of the sound decisions they make. Take, for example, the McCallan Park/Railway Greenway tucked between Westminster Highway and Granville Avenue.

During the past couple of years, the city has done an excellent job in making improvements to this muchused park. Not long ago, the playground equipment was in bad shape and had become a safety hazard. I brought this to Mayor Malcolm Brodie’s attention. Immediately, the old play equipment was removed and replaced with a brand new one.

Now, a large number of children in this neighbourhood enjoy themselves while playing there. A number of park benches placed in the area enable parents and grandparents to enjoy the fresh air and greenery while watching children play.

Last year, the city planted a large number of trees throughout the park. The park has now become a major attraction and hub of activity in this neighbourhood. On behalf of my neighbours in this area, I would like to thank Mayor Brodie, the Councillors and the city staff for making McCallan Park so attractive.

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Leave lot to City made wrong turn with traffic the bunnies Dear Editor,

I just returned from my usual walk through Steveston Village, and was very disappointed to see that the changes to the traffic pattern for B.C. Day weekend were still in place — several days later! I was under the impression (from an item in July 30th’s Richmond News) that this change was an experiment for the holiday weekend only. However, I have since discovered, to my horror, that it will remain in place until Sept. 7. The arrows painted on the road, as well as the signage, certainly look quite permanent to me.

Dear Editor, Steveston is changing rapidly and nothing could highlight this more than on English Avenue where a plot of land has been left vacant and overgrown for years.

The developer has only built one house on it in the last eight years!

But a silver lining, the land has become home to at least four bunny rabbits and they are a joy to see.

I would like the city to halt development on this land or buy the land and leave it be. Make it a little park for the bunnies and people to help care and feed for them. We already lost the beautiful gardens on the old house behind Super Grocer, so losing this to more generic out-ofthe-box homes would be a missed opportunity.

I can only hope the local merchants (who will be severely impacted by this) were thoroughly briefed and consulted before this drastic change was made. I know for certain that we, as local residents, were not consulted at all, and it has had a huge, negative effect on the way in which we can visit and enjoy the village. As one letter-writer mentioned

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in Aug. 6th’s News, it was so offputting, he just turned around and drove away. Now, how is that for business?

I specifically asked one of the store owners on Moncton what she thought of this traffic change, and she was very explicit, expressing her deep concern and disappointment, and she is not alone. And as for simplifying and easing traffic flow for pedestrians and cyclists, think again, City Hall. You have just made it that much more confusing and frustrating, and I can only think this will lead to more accidents.

When can we expect our village to go back to normal? It was working very well before “the powers that be” came up with this idea. They likely don’t live or work in the village, or have tried to do business there recently. Hopefully, this letter will enlighten them.

Dear Editor,

I’d like to salute Tyson Riverdale for so quickly speaking out against the “pedestrian” experiment that’s going on in Steveston right now.

I experienced this situation during the week of Aug. 2 on Moncton Street. To begin with, I wasn’t expecting this to exist. I wanted to turn right off a side street but Moncton had become one-way in the other direction, so I had to turn left.

I was then confronted by the strangest street arrangement I have ever seen in my 50 years of driving. Moncton was not only one-way, but also one lane, as both curb lanes had been blocked off so pedestrians and bicyclists could move more freely on both sides of the road. Cars were allowed to parallel park against the red cones, leaving only one lane for drivers.

I can accept limited closures on Bayview Ave on a statutory holiday but not the main street in Steveston and not in the configuration it is now.

Last, but definitely not least, I’m disabled and I need to park close to the merchants I want to visit. Trying to access them in the current setup won’t work for me. I don’t think we were thought of!

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Gym at centre of civil forfeiture case Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The large, mixed martial arts studio and fitness centre on No. 5 Road near the south dike is allegedly being run by a moneylaunderer, making it the subject of a civil forfeiture case launched by the provincial government.

A notice of civil claim filed by B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture names Paul King Jin as the manager of World Champion Club that operates out of the 31,000-square foot warehouse at 12851 No. 5 Road.

The property was assessed last year at $7,708,000, according to BC Assessment.

The claim alleges the property is the “proceeds of unlawful activities,” as funds used to purchase or maintain it were acquired through unlawful activities, including money laundering and illegal gaming houses.

The gym is operated by a company called Warrior Fighting Dream Ltd., named as one of the defendants in the claim, which

has owned the No. 5 Road property since June 2016.

Jin’s wife, Xiaoqi Wei, is the corporate secretary of Warrior Fighting Dream, while Jin’s son, Jesse Xin Jia, is one of the company’s directors, according to the claim.

Warrior Fighting Dream financed the purchase of the property in part with various mortgages, according to the court documents. Currently, 1219598 BC Ltd., which is also named as a defendant in the suit and which has a registered office address at 7788 Ackroyd Rd., holds a mortgage against the property.

That mortgage was registered Aug. 15, 2019 — one day after the numbered company was incorporated.

“The numbered company mortgage is not a legitimate mortgage and was used by the defendants to launder the proceeds of a crime,” read the court documents.

And while Jin is named as the “true” owner of Warrior Fighting Dream, the director of civil forfeiture alleges that “Warrior Fighting Dream acted as a nominee owner

or ‘owner of convenience’ on behalf of Mr. Jin with respect to the No. 5 Road property.”

The documents allege that Jin has been involved in money-laundering — claims that have been made against him in another civil forfeiture case.

World Champion gym is at the centre of “Mr. Jin has been engaged a forfeiture claim because it is managed by an in large-scale money launalleged money launderer. Google Maps photo dering activities involving licensed casinos, illegal The RCMP launched an investigation into gaming houses and an unlicensed financial Jin’s alleged money-laundering in 2015, institution since in or about 2012,” reads and found that Jin and Wei set up illegal the claim. gaming houses which generated a net profBetween June 27, 2012 and June 24, it of more than $32 million from June 11, 2015, Jin and his associates were in- 2015 to Oct. 8, 2015. volved in 140 casino transactions totalling Jin and Wei have yet to file a response to $23,501,456, the court documents read. the claim. The claims have not been proven Meanwhile, Jin and Wei’s combined in- in court. come reported to the Canada Revenue Search forfeiture for full story Agency ranged from $22,371 to $81,000 online at Richmond-News.com between 2011 and 2014.

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Man’s death not RCMP’s fault: IIO

Richmond RCMP is not at fault for the death of a man who died shortly after he was arrested for shoplifting earlier this year, according to the province’s police watchdog.

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has reviewed evidence of the May 28 incident outside Canadian Tire in Ironwood, including “statements from independent witnesses and several video sources,” which showed the man was already unconscious when police arrived.

“Therefore, the (IIO chief civilian director) has determined that there was no connection between the death of the man and the actions or inactions of officers on the scene, and the investigation is now concluded,” reads the IIO statement.

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shoplifting outside the Canadian Tire in Ironwood, around 7.40 p.m. May 28.

“Upon arrival, officers found the man, who was engaged with a security officer, face down in the parking lot. Officers placed the man in handcuffs, but quickly determined that he was unresponsive,” reads the IIO statement on the investigation’s findings.

“Police immediately commenced CPR and called (BCEHS), who continued lifesaving efforts.”

BC Emergency Health Services told the News at the time of the incident that paramedics dispatched to the scene cared for one patient suffering from cardiac arrest, before transporting that person to hospital in serious condition.

The man was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

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Crash sends Mountie to hospital A Richmond RCMP officer was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision Aug. 13.

At approximately 9:50 p.m., a Richmond RCMP marked vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle collision at Blundell and Garden City roads, said Cpl. Adriana Peralta, spokesperson for Richmond RCMP. The officer driving the vehicle was “re-

sponding to a priority call,” and their siren was activated at the time of the collision, said Peralta.

The officer was released shortly after arriving at hospital, and the driver of the second vehicle was uninjured.

“As the collision is still under investigation no further information will be released at this time,” Peralta said.

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Couple charged in Florida

A Richmond couple is facing trespassing and resisting arrest charges in Florida after driving onto President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property.

The incident happened on March 11, and on March 12, Aaron Mennie and Katherine Poon were charged with the two misdemeanors.

Both pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Bail was set at $5,000 per charge for both Mennie and Poon. They also had to surrender their travel documents.

Steveston-Richmond East MP Kenny Chiu sent a letter to the judge in support

of the couple, saying they are his constituents, they are “good citizens” and they have no criminal record.

“It is my understanding this was an innocent mistake made by weary tourists in an unfamiliar area,” Chiu’s letter states, asking the judge to “provide them with all due leniency” in the decision.

The charges are “trespass after warning” and “resist officer without violence.”

A plea conference is set for Sept. 2.

— Maria Rantanen/Richmond News Search Trespassing for full story online at Richmond-News.com

City Appointments 2021

Richmond City Council wishes to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees/Boards/Commissions: Persons interested in serving the community, in a volunteer capacity, on any of the below Advisory Bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a resume, to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office, no later than Monday, September 21, 2020.

• Advisory Committee on the Environment • Aquatic Services Board • Board of Variance • Child Care Development Advisory Committee

• Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee • Public Art Advisory Committee

• Economic Advisory Committee • Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee

• Seniors Advisory Committee • Sister City Advisory Committee

• Gateway Theatre Society

• YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Committee

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Please refer to our website at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/boards/advisory to view the respective committees/boards/commissions:

1. Information on the purpose or mandate 2. Terms of Reference (if applicable)

4. To download an Advisory Body Application form.

3. Staff contact information Application forms can be obtained on the City website at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/boards/advisory or by phone 604-276-4007.

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Some Steveston residents are worried a line of trees beside a public walkway near London Landing will obscure the widest view in the region which includes the North Shore Mountains, Howe Sound and Mount Baker.

A row of 120 aspens were planted last winter around the property line of 12910 No. 2 Rd., a 27-acre farm near the corner of No. 2 and London roads.

Joel Berman and Marcia Bush want to save a view corridor in Steveston.

Maria Rantanen photo unfair to so many people.”

Josh Berman and Marcia Bush, who live in a condo building next to the walkway, say the trees will grow to block out the view of the mountains for residents in the area and those who use the popular walkway.

However, the property is in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and its regulations state planting trees can’t be prohibited.

“This is something for everyone forever,” Bush said of the view.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves said there is nothing the city nor the Agricultural Land Commission can do to stop someone from planting trees in the ALR.

They have started a petition “Save Richmond Views,” gathering names to ask the City of Richmond to save the view corridor.

“It affects a lot of people because this is a public walkway,” Bush said, pointing out the recently installed picnic tables. “It’s just so

Furthermore, there is no bylaw in Richmond that regulates view corridors.

But, he added, it’s not very “neighbourly” to block the view for the community.

“We want tree planting — but no one expected huge hedges,” he said.

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Steves pointed out high hedges aren’t just a problem in the ALR. Many property owners in urban areas as well are planting hedges they expect to be three to four feet high, but they end up as high as 30 feet.

He’s hoping this will be addressed by council in the future when they look at fencing bylaws.

The property has a 9,920-square-foot, ninebedroom house that is still partly under construction The farm’s registered owner is No. 2 Road Farm Ltd., whose address is the Panatch Group. Owner Kush Panatch declined to comment for this story.

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Parents upset at lack of options

Families worry about safety as school restart approaches science,” she said.

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A letter was sent to parents on July 31 acknowledging there may be anxiety about returning to school but appealed for “patience as we continue to navigate the latest direction from the provincial government.”

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Parents are calling on the Richmond School District and Ministry of Education to have remote learning options available for families, masks in schools and greater assurance that it will be safe to send their children to school on Sept. 10.

Richmond School District spokesperson David Sadler said district staff is meeting this week with stakeholder groups after receiving a template on Aug. 11 on how schools will function. They are following timelines set out by the ministry to develop district-specific plans.

B.C. schools will enter “Stage 4” of learning in September, an in-class stage whereby students will be limited to learning groups depending on their age but will be expected to be back in the classroom full-time.

District plan goes public Aug. 26

Parents are scrambling to figure out how to keep their kids safe but also make sure they are educated, said Richmond parent Cindy Cheung, adding she doesn’t understand why the Ministry of Education isn’t offering an alternative to in-class learning.

Cindy Cheung and her son Dexter (foreground), Emi Dyck (left) and Dora Groumoutis want options when school restarts. Maria Rantanen photo students between a rock and a hard place, Dyck said.

Cheung said her children were starting to get used to working with their teachers remotely in the spring and she’d like to see that option available through the fall.

“Our kids are being held hostage,” she added.

“What we had after spring break was starting to work — we were getting used it,” she said.

There is no distance learning for students lower than Grade 10 in the Richmond School District and the only other option offered is homeschooling, something she doesn’t feel she’s qualified to do.

Return to class or home school But the options being offered to parents are limited, said Cheung, whose children attend Walter Lee elementary — either put kids back in school or you’re on your own with home-schooling.

Parents kept out of the loop Dyck said she’s “on the fence” about sending her children back to school in September, and many of her friends are in the same boat, scared to send their kids back during a global pandemic.

“It seems like there’s just their way or the highway — either go to school in that environment we completely don’t feel safe in or you go find your own thing and you pay for it,” Cheung said.

Emails she has sent to the Ministry of Education elicit the “same generic reply.”

“Parents are the biggest stakeholders and yet we have the smallest voice,” Dyck said.

Emi Dyck, who has two children at Diefenbaker elementary, thinks there might be a “silent protest” on Sept. 10 with parents not sending their kids back.

Even if children get milder symptoms of COVID-19, there is still the possibility they can bring it home to their parents

The limited choices for education puts

and grandparents, Dyck said.

“Why are we taking these risks? We’re in the middle of a pandemic,” Dyck said.

More safety protocols needed For Cheung, the back-to-school plan seems to go against health orders — with cohorts of 60 and 120 students and no mandatory masks except in places like hallways and buses.

Cheung believes B.C. was able to keep its COVID-19 numbers low partially because schools were shut down to in-class instruction for the most part.

If it’s decided online teaching is not effective, then there are other “realistic options” schools can implement, for example, smaller classes, plastic partitions, mandatory masks, but these ideas are not being seriously considered by educators, said Cheung.

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“The (school) district can’t rush any of those timelines,” Sadler said.

But Vivian Jinn, whose children are at Walter Lee elementary, said the start date is approaching fast and parents have been given very few details on what school will look like.

She is worried about students going back on Sept. 10, giving teachers, principals and other staff just two days to learn how the new normal will work.

“I don’t know how much can be accomplished in two days,” she said.

If parents were given some ideas on how to prepare — rules that will be in place, for example — they could start running them through with their children in anticipation of going back, Jinn said.

But the unknown situation is what is causing her anxiety.

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Parents are petitioning the Richmond School District to offer remote learning this fall in order to keep the COVID-19 pandemic at bay.

A petition with 677 signatures of Richmond parents was sent to the superintendent, trustees, the Richmond Teachers’ Association and the Richmond District Parents’ Association saying remote learning is “crucial to bend the curve and keep all Richmond residents safe and healthy.”

School is expected to be back in session on Sept. 10.

The province announced elementary students will be in “learning groups” of 60 and high school students in groups of

“When the society is not ready to fully reopen, schools are not,” states the petition. “Parents and students should be given the option to continue remote learning at home.”

The petition asks for parents to be allowed to choose remote learning for their students, claiming there are long wait-lists for distance learning.

It is largely anticipated there will be a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall, and, in fact, numbers have been rising over the past week with 83 new cases announced on Tuesday.

As of last week, 113 cases of COVID-19 had been detected in Richmond.

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The teachers’ union says their biggest concerns — density in classrooms, physical distancing and masks — have not been addressed in the back-to-school plan and they are asking for more remote learning.

The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases makes them worry that “the government has not done enough to ensure teachers, students and their families are safe,” BC Teachers’ Federation president Teri Mooring stated in a press release.

“B.C. should be pursuing a remote learning model that would allow for inclass and remote learning, especially for medically complex children,” Mooring added. “It’s important that this option maintains students’ connection to their local school.”

This was echoed by Richmond Teachers’ Association president Liz Baverstock, saying small classes aren’t conducive to physical distancing. Those with health problems should be given other options.

She said teachers are concerned that, while 60- and120-student cohorts are set up for contact tracing purposes, there needs to be safety within those groups.

“Our classrooms are not generally big enough for adequate spacing between students with our class sizes,” Baverstock said.

She would also like to see a staged return to classrooms as teachers adjust to a “new regular life” as well as more masks, something she thinks Richmond families are on board with.

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Gathered outside of Richmond Provincial Court, you’d struggle to believe six years and 14 days had passed since the small crowd had lost a much-loved sister and close friend in a horrific accident.

So raw were the emotions etched on the faces of Christy Mahy’s sister and her friends that you could be forgiven for thinking the tragedy happened the day before.

They held themselves together, for the most part, as they decided (due to pandemic restrictions) which five of the 12 would get into the court to finally witness the driver accused of causing 36-year-old Mahy’s death face justice.

“I’m not sure how I’ll react when I see him in court. I was kind of contemplating whether I want to be here or not because of the emotions,” Mahy’s sister, Joni Mahy, told the Richmond News outside the courthouse, while fighting back the tears.

“Maybe it’s a bit better he’s not physically going to be there.”

feeling. Emotions are still quite raw. It’s been hard.”

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Joni’s last remark was in reference to the accused, Erjon Kashari, only appearing in court on Thursday via video link for a bail hearing, two days after he was extradited from his native Albania.

Of the fact Kashari was able to leave Canada in the aftermath of the accident, Joni, along with her family and Christy’s friends, still have questions.

His bail hearing last week was to be continued as he still had to attain a lawyer.

He now has a lawyer and his bail hearing is set for Sept. 4.

“He stayed at the scene, there were witnesses, he was here on a work permit.

It doesn’t make sense,” she added.

Christy’s father, Ron, has fought long and hard to get answers from the authorities and ultimately bring the driver accused of causing his daughter’s death back to Canada to face the charges.

Kashari was in Canada on a work permit at the time his Pontiac SUV plowed into Mahy as she stood at the intersection of Russ Baker Way and the Dinsmore Bridge.

Despite there being witnesses to the accident and Kashari remaining at the scene, he was able to leave the country and was only charged, in his absence, five years later with criminal negligence causing the death of Mahy.

“My dad called me (on Tuesday) to say ‘he’s here.’ That was quite shocking; it was a lot faster than we had expected, given the length of time we’ve had to wait for this,” said Joni.

“We’re all quite emotional and are kind of unsure how to feel. It’s not like a happy

One of Christy’s friends, Brandie Mol, said she felt some “relief” Kashari was brought back to face the charge. “(This) could be the beginning of some closure for everyone,” said Mol.

Supporters held posters outside Richmond courthouse before the accused in the Christy Mayh case was to make an appearance.

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Kashari was arrested last year in Albania and was reportedly being held in custody there until COVID-related

He told the News last month that “in six years I haven’t given it up. I couldn’t.”

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What’s inside may be old and used, but the store itself has a brand new look.

Richmond Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store, at the corner of Chatham Street and Second Avenue, reopened to the public on Aug. 15 after almost six months of renovation.

However, Saturday’s opening came with restrictions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

“It will look exactly the same as it did in 1894 when the building is finished from the outside,” said Van Duin.

“People have to mask up and use hand sanitizers. There will be arrows on the floors to keep everyone moving in the right direction,” said Van Duin prior to the opening.

Funding for the restoration comes from a variety of sources, including Sunday sales and donations from the local community, explained Van Duin, noting that the City of Richmond also gave the auxiliary $150,000 towards the building’s interior renovation.

“Most of our volunteers working there are 65 and older, we have to be extremely careful and follow all the rules to make it as safe as possible for all volunteers.”

The thrift shop run by the auxiliary helps raise money for health-care services in Richmond.

Built in 1894, the heritage building has become a symbol for the Steveston community.

Its home is a 123-year-old building, originally a church, which the auxiliary took over more than two years ago.

But the charming old building was falling apart due to lack of care.

Now that the interior renovation work has been done, the auxiliary is looking to update the exterior, however that will have to wait until the coffers have been replenished.

“We have levelled the building, put in a new floor, updated the electrical and plumbing. (We’ve also) put in a new bathroom, painted the inside and so on,” said Ursula Van Duin, president of the auxiliary.

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Meanwhile, the thrift store itself helps fund Richmond Hospital, as well as local nursing homes.

“We are buying equipment and supporting different health-care programs for the hospital, such as setting up a dental clinic for the elderly and providing music therapy programs,” said Van Duin.

“The sole purpose is to make a difference in the patient’s life.”

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Living just down the street from West Richmond Ambulance Station 269, the Leung sisters, Quinn, 7 and Ella, 6, call out “good luck, paramedics!” at home whenever they hear the sirens going down their street.

They know paramedics are responding to medical emergencies and it’s particularly challenging during a pandemic.

The Leung family, including parents Angela and Lester, took part in the 7 p.m. cheer in front of the station for three months.

The parents wanted to do something as a family to show support for those working on the frontline.

“We wanted to teach the girls how we could contribute in this very challenging time,” said Angela.

The message they wanted to send the paramedics was “we’re here for you because we know you’re

Wherever you’ll be this September, The Leung family cheered on paramedics at Ambulance Station 269 for three months. Maria Rantanen photo having a challenging time,” Angela explained.

Last week, Station 269 decided to thank the Leungs for the morale booster and took up a collection to buy them gift cards to Toys’R’Us and White Spot.

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“They were surprised and grateful,” said station chief Johnathan Costa.

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White supremacist has change of heart Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Former white supremacist Tony McAleer joined Richmond Rotary Club members last week via an online video conference to inspire more people to express compassion and forgiveness at this challenging time.

The weekly Zoom meeting hosted by Richmond Rotary Club usually lasts thirty minutes, but last week’s discussion was longer than an hour as group members were deeply touched hearing McAleer’s journey and kept asking him questions, said Jimmy Yan, the event organizer.

“Racism is unfair and makes people ill,” said Yan, adding that McAleer was invited as a guest speaker given the rising number of hate crimes against the Asian community across B.C. lately in light of anxiety about COVID-19.

As co-founder of Life After Hate, a not-forprofit aimed to help people leave violent far-right groups to lead compassionate lives, McAleer, also wrote a book The Cure for Hate about his life.

Born into an affluent family in Vancouver, a number of events in McAleer’s life led him to join some of the most notorious neo-Nazi groups in Canada and the United States.

After spending 15 years with the White Aryan Resistance movement in Vancouver, fatherhood was the turning point that set him on another course heading in the exact opposite direction — towards love and compassion..

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Richmond artist Rotem Levy almost forgot about the cookies in her oven when she received a call about her winning the Youth Richmond Arts Award.

“I was very surprised and overjoyed because I was nominated last year and thought it wasn’t going to happen this year (due to) COVID and everything,” said Levy, adding that her cookies turned out pretty good and doubled as a celebratory snack.

“Even though the person who contacted me said to not tell anybody, I had to tell my mom … and she gave me a quick thumbs up during her work.”

The 19-year-old told the Richmond News that she was doubtful about applying for the award at first.

However, with some encouragement from a

youth mentor with the Richmond Youth Media program and a “bit of courage” she applied for the award in 2019.

Levy’s art journey began in Israel and in Hong Kong prior to moving to Canada in 2008.

Her move to Richmond, said Levy, exposed her to even more types of art than what she experienced overseas.

“When I entered into my first year at Emily Carr, there was a heavy focus on Indigenous art and I was pleasantly surprised because those types of art have not been addressed a lot.”

She added that she enjoyed it even more when the school “pushed” her out of her comfort zone.

Being exposed to different types of art, added Levy, let her find her path as an artist, which has led her to working in different industries such as Foundry Richmond — a mental health therapy hub for youth.

“I’ve gotten great opportunities and I’m thankful for them.”

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“The book includes urban sketching’s historical context, current trends and its concept,” said Larano, who has also hosted local workshops and several sketching demonstrations in Richmond.

The book also covers basic artist tools, covers drawing techniques

An awarding-winning Richmond filmmaker’s latest work has been selected for a national film grant worth $150,000.

“Part of the film was to capture a piece of Richmond. The story is mainly about a spoiled kid who realizes how much…he could contribute to the community. I hope the audiences (will) feel inspired to give back as well,” said Lam, adding that he is now polishing the script. Shooting will start in the fall.

A Richmond artist has published a book to help others take pencil to paper and capture the beauty of Richmond’s natural and urban landscape.

Some Richmond scenes featured in the book include houses on stilts at Finn Slough, the Winch Camp storage building near the London Landing pier at No. 2 Road, Steveston’s Fisherman’s Wharf and the YVR terminal building.

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Joe Larano, Jr., who has lived in Richmond since 1998 and is also an architect, said his book — titled Urban Sketching: Capturing the Views Around Us — is meant to be both an education and reference resource on urban sketching.

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In the five-minute video, titled The Chinatown Diner, which Lam submitted to the Telefilm Talent to Watch Program, he features a kid named Richard Meng, who is running away from his crazy rich father in China to the City of Richmond.

Joe Larano’s sketch of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, which is featured in his new book on urban sketching. and styles, and also features “several international urban sketchers and contributors with notable drawing styles to appreciate and emulate.”

Urban sketching is a movement first started by Urban Sketchers, an international non-profit organization that aims to foster a global community of artists.

Larano said urban sketching is “rapidly growing internationally because of today’s social media

revolution.

“The book is relevant as it encourages urban sketching as everybody’s game. It serves as a reference aid to regular sketchers and especially to beginners who will greatly recognize its relevance in today’s society.”

Urban Sketching is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as other major online bookstores and websites.

With a keen determination to live on his own, Meng starts working as a dishwasher at a restaurant, which is filled with rap music and dance at night.

Meng later decides to help preserve the restaurant when it appears it, along with the entire neighourhood, is going to be demolished to make way for a new development.

“My film is mostly set in Richmond and Vancouver’s Chinatown to explore the uniquely local topic within the Chinese diaspora through the underground Chinese rap scene. The film touches upon the housing crisis, the conflict between new and old Chinese immigrants,” said Lam. Growing up in Richmond, Lam said every corner of the city carries his childhood memories and now he aims to capture those familiar scenes in his film. The film will also include some recent hot topics, such as billions of dollars laundered through British Columbia’s real estate market.

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When Richmond recording artist Cole James releases his latest song, his best friend’s late brother will be very much top of mind.

“Growing up I was super focused on sports, but I would still do music stuff at home … but I wasn’t a fan of sharing anything about it,” said James.

James is hoping his latest track will support Kory Nagata’s family charity in the same way they supported him in his music career.

“It wasn’t until in my early 20s that I wanted to put myself out there because I knew I would regret it if I didn’t.”

James, a Steveston-London alumnus, is fundraising for the Kory Nagata Memorial Fund, which supports underprivileged youth athletes in B.C.

While James is using his new song as a way to help raise money to help underprivileged youths, he hopes the song can bring some positivity to those in the community during COVID-19.

Nagata recently lost his life on the Fraser River after trying to retrieve a football that had fallen into the water near the Pacific Gateway Hotel.

James, who has always been close to Nagata’s brother, Henry Lin, wanted to help, especially during the difficult time of COVID-19.

He told the Richmond News that for every pre-save of his new song “You’re Mine,” $1 will be donated to the fund.

Cole James Submitted photo “Henry and Kory have both been super supportive of my music since the beginning, said James.

“I thought it would be a good opportunity to relate something that I’m working at and raise funds for something (the Nagata) family is doing.”

Music, said James, was something

“It’s not the best time of year for everyone because of COVID and it’s just nice to have something light-hearted to raise awareness for something negative and to turn that into something positive like donating money.”

James’ new song was released on Aug. 18 on all streaming platforms including YouTube, Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Music.

Artist confronts societal norms via music Tackling societal norms through music is what one Richmond resident is doing to push through the challenging times of COVID-19.

Amanda Sum, 22, found music to always “be there for her” during tough times and she is using it to uplift others in similar situations as herself.

Sum, who has been attending theatre auditions for the past five years, found herself unable to escape from societal norms.

She would seek out auditions explicitly asking for “Asian women” or only applying for grants that are for “artists in under-represented communities.”

“I don’t need (people) to feel sorry for me; I don’t need them to lift me up and empower me. I just want others to be there to take it in just as I would for others in day-to-day life.”

“I simply want to ask people to listen and be aware of (societal norms) because I find that as a young, unassuming Asian woman, a lot of the times people don’t listen,” said Sum, adding that is why her debut song touches on themes of conformity and confrontation.

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This year’s Fraser River sockeye run is forecast to be at an all-time low — something that will have a “big time” impact on the availability of south coast salmon in Steveston.

“The south coast… It’s devastating.

There will be no sockeye fishery, there will be no pink fishery, and right now the fall chum fishery is a question mark,” said Dane Chauvel, CEO of Richmond-Based Organic Ocean, which operates its own boats and works with B.C. fishers to deliver seafood directly to consumers across the country.

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“We operate an environment down there when we have south coast fisheries. We have vibrant sales to the public in places like False Creek and Steveston. This year, you’re not going to see nearly as much of that,” added Chauvel.

In its weekly reports on the fishery, the Pacific Salmon Commission has

outlined this year’s dearth of Fraser River sockeye, forecasting an in-season run of just 283,000.

That’s less than a third of the preseason forecast of 941,000 fish.

The report states that just over 4,000 sockeye have been caught this year — the majority by test fisheries.

In addition, the high water levels seen on the river earlier this summer, as well as the Big Bar landslide north of Lillooet, are making for a challenging migration for sockeye and chinook.

Chauvel spoke to the Richmond News from B.C.’s north coast — having just finished a fishing trip in the Hecate Strait — where the salmon fishery is “not great,” but better than the “devastating” season the south coast is experiencing.

That means that there will still be salmon available for sale — just from other B.C. fisheries.

As the north coast fisheries close, fishers will bring their catch to Van-

Businesses struggle to pay the rent The most pressing issue the Richmond Chamber of Commerce is hearing about from its members during the pandemic is being able to pay their rent.

A recent survey of chamber members showed 70 per cent of respondents didn’t take advantage of the federal rent subsidy program — those renting commercial space are dependent on their landlords to apply for the subsidy.

“That’s the number one problem we’re hearing from our members — they’re months behind on their rent and their landlords are not taking part in this program,” said Matt Pitcairn, CEO of the Richmond Cham-

ber of Commerce.

The BC Chamber of Commerce recently released the results of the province-wide survey, and Richmond’s chamber president explained the local results to the Richmond Community COVID-19 Task Force in late July.

Seventy-nine per cent of businesses in Richmond and Delta that responded to the survey said they had seen a decrease in sales volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic — only two per cent said there had been no impact.

Furthermore, 47 per cent said there were increased operating costs to doing business and 51 per cent reported laying off workers.

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There were 57 businesses from Richmond and Delta that responded to the survey. Pitcairn said businesses are watching the situation closely for a possible return of restrictions.

“Businesses are struggling to get back on their feet and, unfortunately, with cases rising, we could see further restrictions coming, which could limit their ability to get back on their feet,” he told the task force.

When asked what would help, respondents cited reducing taxes, fees and payroll/wages.

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couver to sell, said Chauvel.

“So there will be fish available, but it’s probably not going to happen in any abundance for maybe another month. And even after that, it’s going to be comparatively limited.”

With “too many boats chasing too few fish,” Chauvel said he would like to see the federal government reduce the size of fishing fleet, so that it’s proportional to the amount of fish that can be harvested.

Most efforts to manage salmon stock, he said, have been focused on reducing the amount fishers can harvest, something that targets the commercial fishing, but also impacts the recreational industry and First Nations.

There could also be steps taken to improve the salmon’s environment, for example, making the in-river migration path more hospitable.

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A new ice-cream shop with a big scoop of Taiwanese tea culture is expected to open soon in Richmond.

mean hard ice-cream — not soft serve,” said Hsu, adding that they wanted a place that was more local, not a franchise store.

Jenny Hsu, co-owner of J Square Ice Cream, said the idea of opening their first ice-cream shop started from a “big” problem — ice-cream cravings.

J Squared Ice Cream, which should open sometime in August, will feature flavours such as jasmine green tea, roasted milk tea, London fog and other classic teas.

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fort and gathering of the community and bringing people together through food,” said Lew. Claire Wright, general manager at Hydra Vancouver, who also helps manage Free Bird, said the decision to open the eatery was delayed by three months because of COVID-19, but that didn’t stop them from opening at all.

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Richmond’s food industry has seen multiple restaurant closures throughout the pandemic — but it’s also seen its share of openings.

2 bedrooms with huge ground floor patio facing courtyard. Loads of upgrading incl. kitchen, floors, counters, etc. Pet friendly.

2 bedrooms 1125 sf condo with cool east facing city view. Walk to library, Canada Line, malls and park.

It appears people’s fear of COVID-19 is not entirely damping their appetite to get out and stay connected, as long as safety protocols are observed.

NEW LISTING 5-8311 SAUDERS ROAD $875,000

Free Bird Table and Bar, which swooped in and took over Ceili’s Pub on Westminster Highway, opened up in mid-June and offers southern-style dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

3 bedrooms 2.5 bath townhouse.

Fully renovated corner unit with park like green space. Central location. Pets okay. Must see.

Their signature dishes are their Nashville hot chicken sandwich and their fried chicken with waffles, according to David Lew, general manager at Free Bird.

“We want people to enjoy their food feeling safe, but connected as well,” said Lew.

“Free Bird is meant to be a place of com-

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#2-6360 Lynas Lane

Tucked into the quiet neighbourhood of Tiffany Estates is this tranquil and light-filled townhome with a unique and functional floorplan. Immaculately clean and well cared for.

The spacious living/dining area offers a gas fireplace, high ceilings and new wide plank laminate flooring. Big, west-facing balcony facing onto the bike path. Cute kitchen with pass through. Second floor has two big bedrooms and a full bathroom. 3rd floor loft has additional open-to-below bedroom, full bathroom with skylight and walk in closet,all leading to the fantastic rooftop terrace. Loads of storage and closet space. 2 open parking spots in front of the complex. Additional street parking and transit lines nearby. 3 minutes walk to Blair Elementary. Lovely self-managed boutique building. Your next home!

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$379,000

$499,000

Spacious 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath unit at adult oriented (19+ age restriction) Admirals Walk.

Enjoy large rooms in this second floor unit with east facing balcony. Unit has an updated galley kitchen with lots of counter and cupboard space. Dining area with room for hutch and table leads into living room with fireplace. Neutral paint colour, light laminate flooring. Shared laundry available as well as washer dryer hook ups.

Sorry, no pets allowed and no rentals. Quiet, adult building with secure parking, guest suite rental available, lots of visitor parking, clubhouse and lovely grounds with mature landscaping.

INCREDIBLE VALUE in Steveston North! Immaculate upper unit at popular Manoah Village located in Steveston North right across the street from Manoah Steves Elementary. Fresh and clean with brand new carpet throughout, this delightful 3 bedroom (flex area could be 4th bdrm) 1 bath unit will impress. Spacious living dining room opens onto the huge deck over looking the gorgeous courtyard. Updated galley kitchen with lots of cupboard space. 3 big bedrooms and a linen closet all on the same floor as the neat and tidy bathroom. One carport parking, storage locker and amazing amenities like a bike room, outdoor pool and clubhouse in the park-like grounds of this family-friendly complex.

#215-10631 No. 3 Road

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#205-7871 No. 1 Road

Stunning opportunity to own an open concept Commercial Retail Unit in the heart of Steveston Village. This property boasts 1,237 square feet and is conveniently located next to bus stops and a high foot traffic area. Great opportunity to build your long-term business.

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#41-10200 4th Avenue

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#110-3755 Chatham Street

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Delightful 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit at popular Beacon Cove. Move in asap and enjoy the summer on a super-size, west facing deck overlooking the greenspace. Balcony has just been redone-new railings, partitions and membrane cover. Back windows and sliding doors have all been replaced. Large master with balcony access. Tons of storage including unit with power off the balcony. Ample counter space in the cute kitchen with window. Complex is RE-PIPED (2017) and has a NEW ROOF (2015). Updated vanity and toilet in the bathroom.

Good size second bedroom with large closet. Strata fee includes hot water, sewer, cold water, utility & club house, gym, sauna, games room. Pets & Rentals Allowed. Close to schools, shopping, transit, golf course & West dyke trails. Make this your home today!

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

#1107-5508 Hollybridge Way

Incredible unit on the 11th floor featuring three bedrooms plus a den. Located on the north west corner of River Park Place III built by IntraCorp, overlooking the river, YVR and the Oval. Corner E2 plan with excellent layout. Modern kitchen with island opening onto the living dining area and floor to ceiling windows. Spacious master with double closets, spa inspired ensuite with two sinks. A/C, smart technologies/ Nest, Bosch appliances. Fabulous amenities including: Dog wash area, basketball court, study room, meeting room, fire pit and lounge. Perfect location with easy access to Vancouver, central Richmond and the Dyke trail system.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

CHATHAM 3755 - Steveston Village - Starting from $899,000

2 bed, 2 bed + den and 3 bed + den floor plans available in this exciting new build, designed to capture the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Suites have 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wideplank wood floors, forced-air heating & cooling with radiant electric heat in the master ensuite. Kitchen has gourmet s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. Neutral elegant designer finishings with a timeless-modern feel. Laundry room has side by side washer/dryer and storage. Breathtaking shared rooftop deck with 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. More photos, floor plans and video available online at pattimartin.com.

Patti Martin 604-317-7768 / Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

$1,498,000

11620 Pintail Drive Great family home located in desirable Westwind perfect for a growing family. 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Private, fully-fenced 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

#106-8700 Jones Road

Excellent value in the heart of Richmond! Spacious rooms and high ceilings are just some of the features in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit at Windgate Royale. In-suite laundry with full-size washer dryer. Lovely west facing unit with balcony. Building features vinyl siding, new roof 2010 and has been re-piped. Lots of natural light, gas fireplace, one parking and one locker. Bring your decorating ideas to this great floorpan. Great in-suit storage and bonus locker! 1 covered parking spot and lots of visitor parking. Minutes from Garden City Shopping Centre. A terrific unit in a good building.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

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$645,900

$489,900

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

#29-3339 148th Street

Welcome to Haven. A collection of 33 boutique, modern-farmhouse inspired townhouses developed by reputable Park Ridge Homes. This community won 2 OVATION AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE. Nestled amongst mature trees in Elgin, one of South Surrey's most coveted and established neighbourhoods. This unique townhouse is unparalleled, featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, media room, 2 parking spots, fenced south backyard, forced-air furnace, gas range/ BBQ & HW on demand. Finishes include hardi-plank, metal roof, ship-lap accents, hand crafted wood beams, 9' ceilings, oversized windows & much more! Steps away from Choices Market, Starbucks & close proximity to restaurants, Semiahmoo IB school, fabulous shopping at Morgan Crossing & Grandview Comers. Quick access to the park & ride and Hwy 99 . Don't miss out.

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

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6671 GIBBONS DRIVE

Prestigious Gibbons! Hard to find perfect home for retiring or starting in style. Custom built one-level 3,371 sq.ft. executive home on dream rectangular 21,744 sq' (86' x 249') lot. Sunny west manicured private backyard. 4 bedrooms (3 with full en-suite). Gourmet kitchen opens to family room. Living room and Foyer with 12' high ceiling. Smart home system. Triple garage. Turning 5 years. One can live asis or add on or build up to 7,773 sq' new home on this beautiful property. Currently tenanted month-to-month.

OVAL VILLAGE PENTHOUSE W/ ROOFTOP GARDEN NEW LISTING

$1,880,000

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ELEGANT CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN STYLE NEW LISTING

$2,988,000

“Cadence” by awarding winning Cressey Development in Oval Village, 3 years young and shows better than new, 1,509 sq.ft. one level penthouse plus 1,078 sq.ft. private Roof Top Garden. 3 or 2 bedrooms plus den, 2-1/2 baths. Open concept. 4ʼ x 4ʼ insuite storage. 150sq.ft. SW facing balcony.

Tasteful décor.

Hi-end workmanship.

Floor to ceiling windows. North West and South facing. Unobstructed mountain and river view. 4 secured parking stalls and one storage locker. Club house facilities.

Excellent location at the Centre of Richmond.

Walking distance to shopping, supermarket, restaurants and Canada Line.

8.8 ACRE @ #6 & FRANCIS w/292' WIDTH

$3,880,000

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8880 NO. 6 ROAD

AG1 zoned 8.848-acre farm land (292ʼ x 1,320ʼ) 385,419 sq.ft. Adjacent to “Country Meadows Golf Course”. Best location at No 6 Road & the future Francis Road. Wide range of usages such as : animal breeding, boarding, daycare, grooming & shelter/kennel; fruit/vegetable processing & winery facilities, equestrian centre and farm business or build your mini estate while you carry on your on-site business.

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1309 RAMA AVE, NEW WEST

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.

201-4118 YUKON ST, VANCOUVER

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.

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$895,000

Mosaicʼs “Edward”, a 55-unit 2019-built low-density boutique-style complex.

Spacious 725 sqʼ one bedroom + storage/small den. 9ʼ9” ceiling. Huge windows & sliding door to Juliet balcony makes this West 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. Centrally located, walking distance to QE park, Hillcrest and Canada Line. Shows like new.

$998,000

8880 SCOTCHBROOK RD

A architecturally built 3,501 sqʼ executive home on 66ʼ x 120ʼ lot in beautifully treedlined family neighborhood. 6 en-suited bedrooms (5 up + 1 16ʼ x 15ʼ on main) + den.

10ʼ ceiling on main, 9ʼ up. Functional layout with open concepts. Family/dining & gourmet kitchen all in one big space looking onto the ever-relaxing landscaped private backyard (covered deck, BBQ area). Wok kitchen & mud room + triple garage. Quality built with popcorn stucco exterior, AC, hot water radiant heat, light weight concrete upper floor, hard wood flooring, granite counter tops, top of the line appliances, plumbing & lighting fixtures.

Professional interior designed. Video + electric gated security. Donʼt miss this Gem!

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207-6160 LONDON ROAD

You will feel like you are on holiday every day with this serene peaceful setting in historic Steveston! One of a kind custom built large 2-bdrm + flex room apartment.

1,329 sqʼ interior + 224 sqʼ covered outdoor living room + 342 sqʼ of 36ʼ wide patio = total 1,895 sqʼ. Spa inspired ensuite with whirlpool bath. 180 degree of spectacular unobstructed river view.

South facing. Open concept. Tastefully decorated. Private elevator. U/G secured garage for 2 cars (w/2 doors) + 6ʼ x 9ʼ storage room. This is LIFE-STYLE!

$468,000

208-4690 HAWK LANE, TSAW

Aquilini built “Coast” just past Tsawwassen Mills. This 721 sqʼ courtyardfacing 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!

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$5,500,000

9471 BECKWITH ROAD

21,505 sqʼ(85.69ʼ x 253ʼ) in this rapidly developing Industrial/office area. Convenient North Richmond location at Bridgeport & Hwy 99 neighboring Costco, Sky Train, Airport, Hwy 91 & 99. Currently zoned CA including Hotel & medical centre, etc usage; or rezone to ZI zoning with 1.85 FAR.

SUBDIVIDABLE IN CITY CENTRE $1,799,000

9231 KILBY STREET

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”.

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$968,000

4 BDRMS + DEN SUPER SPACIOUS 1939 SF TOWNHOME

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Air-conditioned condo with 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 2 kitchens & 2 entrances in the popular ORA complex that even allows you to live, work or run your own business in the same space. Comes complete with 1 parking, 1 locker and a huge outdoor patio space! Features an excellent 983 SF layout, oak hardwood floors, Kitchenaid SS appliances, gas cooktop, quartz countertops, floor to ceilings windows & insuite laundry. Great 6 yr old complex w/ huge gym, indoor pool, steam & sauna rooms, squash court, lounge/party room and rooftop courtyard. Fantastic loc with direct access to T&T Supermarket, restaurants, pharmacy and right across the street from the Oval & dyke trails!

This well maintained 3 bedroom town home in Central Richmond offers 1334 sq ft of living area with a sunny South back yard. Loaded with closet space the master bedroom offers a large walk in closet with a bonus wall to wall IKEA wardrobe. 2nd bedroom also has a large IKEA closet. The unit offers 2 parking spots (one covered and one open) located in front of the unit. Conveniently located by Minoru Boulevard and Blundell Road this townhome is just step to shopping at Richmond Center Mall, public transportation and restaurants along No 3 Road.

Super spacious townhome with 1939 SF in the heart of prime central Richmond!

This home offers 4 bedrooms, den, 2.5 bathrooms, laminate floors, hot water radiant heat on the main, a cozy gas fireplace, new washer & dryer. It also comes with a separate laundry room, large master bedroom with walk-in closet, security alarm system and a single garage with 1 open spot directly in front of the unit. The south backyard also has a fully fenced patio the top floor has a nice large balcony with lots of storage space! Great complex with low maintenance fees, 2018 roof, gutters and skylights and 2019 fences. All this in a fantastic loc close to schools, parks, buses and all the conveniences of central Richmond!

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SUBPENTHOUSE! Nice & bright 1 bedroom CONCRETE condo at “The Versante” in the heart of Richmond with some city and mountain views. Fantastic open layout with floor to ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, granite countertops, laminate floors and west facing balcony off the living room, 559 SF, insuite laundry & 1 secured parking spot. Great complex w/ billiards room, exercise centre and guest suite. All this in a totally convenient location just steps to Lansdowne Mall, Canada Line, T&T supermarket, Kwantlen College, banks, buses and restaurants. Rentals & pets ok.

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Popular gated Adult Oriented QUILCHENA GREEN in TERRA NOVA built by Polygon Homes. Spacious executive style townhome located in the best part of the complex with a South facing back yard backing onto green space. Bright floor plan with North/South exposures and high ceilings in the living room. Super clean and updated with hardwood floors throughout, solid Maple kitchen with granite counter tops, granite slab backsplash & top of the line stainless steel appliances. Best of all there are 2 master bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms (with custom walk in jacuzzi) , 1882 sq ft of living area radiant hot water heat on both floors and a double car garage.

Great location just a half block to the Dyke & Terra Nova Mall.

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$388,000

SOUTH FACING 2 BDRM CONDO

Rarely available! Bright and well kept SOUTH facing 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo w/ 790 SF of spacious living, cozy gas fireplace, tiled entry, insuite laundry & large sunny balcony overlooking the inner courtyard. Updated with laminate flooring, new fridge, custom paint and new bathroom vanity, toilet and shower. Great pet friendly and adult-oriented complex for owner occupiers who are 19+ years. City water & sewer included in maintenance fees. All this in a well maintained rainscreened building with a 9 yr roof, newer lobby, security upgrades. Super quiet and centrally located close to schools, transit, Minoru Park & shopping. Don’t miss this gem! Rental not allowed.

#212-8600 General Currie Road

HOUSE-SIZED TOWNHOME $799,900

3 BDRM + DEN & 2058 SF!

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$698,000

2 LEVEL 3 BDRM TOWNHOME

Great SW corner townhome with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1350 SF of spacious living! Features newer laminate floors in the living and dining areas, nice sitting area / den off kitchen, cozy wood fireplace, full-size laundry room, skylites and electric radiant heat from the ceilings that’s easier for furniture placement. This home also comes with great outdoor spaces with a balcony off of the master and 2nd bedroom, 1 of largest side and backyards in the complex and a double SxS carport.

Maintenance fees of $120 are amazingly low in this 9 unit self-managed complex with 8 year old roof. All this in a great location just steps to Burnett Secondary, Thompson Community Centre, Blair Elementary, buses, shopping & bike/ walking paths.

#4-6840 Lynas Lane

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$496,900

TOP FLOOR 2 bedroom at Queensgate! This very well kept SOUTH facing, one owner home features amazing 12 foot high ceilings in the living room and higher 9’ ceilings throughout. Offers 1053 SF of spacious living, cozy gas fireplace, 2 full baths, insuite laundry, skylite in the hallway, large walk-in closet and south exposed balcony.

Upgrades include a newer fridge & garburetor in the kitchen, newer paint, upgraded toilet & faucets and 2 yr washer & dryer. Comes complete with 1 parking and 1 storage locker. All this in a well-run rainscreened complex in prime central Richmond with full recreation facilities including a pub, huge clubhouse lounge, indoor pool, hot tub, workshop, exercise room & guest suite. Adult oriented (1 owner needs to be 55+, remaining residents 19+, children welcome for overnight.

#12-7400 Gilbert Road

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Excellent opportunity to lease prime office spaces in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond!

Great for those who want professional, flexible office spaces from 721 SF, 816 SF, 1360 SF and 5000+SF at a reasonable cost. Access to a huge executive-style lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are also available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $24/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Call Anita today!

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.

721 SF, 816 SF, 1360 SF & 5000+ SF Available

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4380 Agar Drive

This bright & renovated, 2 level corner townhome offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an amazing flexible floor plan with rec room that could be used as a 4th bedroom. Great for nanny, in-laws or exchange students.

Renovations include a bright white kitchen with window, newer appliances, new lighting, new paint, baseboards and window coverings. Comes with a balcony off the living room, bonus large covered patio area overlooking the backyard and 2 parking spots. Furnace replaced in 2015. All this in a great location just steps to Talmey Elementary, buses on Garden City Road, 2 min drive to shopping & restaurants & easy access to all highways.

#42-3600 Cunningham Drive

PRIME SEAFAIR BUILDING LOT

Rectangular 7134 SF lot in West Richmond. This solid 3 bedroom split level is clean, has an 8 yr old roof and would be a great investment property. Hold or build your dream home of up to 3390 SF plus a triple car garage. This is one of the nicer streets in Seafair with beautiful trees and surrounded by many newer homes.

Convenient West Richmond location just steps to Seafair Mall, Hugh Boyd Secondary, James Gilmore Elementary & as stroll or bike ride on the Dyke.

9440 Piermond Road $539,900

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AIR-CONDITIONED 1 BDRM BY THE OVAL

Great air-conditioned 1 bedroom condo at River Park Place One! This efficiently laid out 513 SF unit has an open kitchen with island, integrated fridge & dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, laminate floors, full bathroom, insuite laundry, 1 parking and 1 locker. Located on the quietest side of the building and comes complete with a large west exposed 118 SF outdoor patio with easy access to the 24,000 SF rooftop garden, basketball court, gym, yoga studio, media room, music room & study room.

All this in a complex with concierge service and located just steps to the Olympic Oval, T&T Supermarket, banks, restaurants & the Dyke.

#331-5233 Gilbert Road

JUST LIKE NEW!

$739,000

METROTOWN 2 BDRM TOWNHOME TOP FLOOR 2 BDRM WITH HI CEILINGS QUIET NORTH FACING 1+DEN CONDO Absolutely immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome at the

WOW! Amazing value for this bright & clean house-sized townhome with 3 huge bedrooms, den, 2058 SF and low maintenance fees! Well kept home comes with a cozy gas fireplace, laminate floors throughout, master with large walk-in closet & skylight in ensuite, 2.5 baths, lots of storage areas, BI vacuum & single garage. Large west facing backyard is accessible from the 3rd bedroom / recreation room on first level. Roof, gutters & fence replaced approx 5 years ago. All this in a fantastic location close to Central Richmond, Minoru Park & Centre for Active Living, buses, shopping and library.

Ferris Elementary & Richmond High schools.

SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL $24/SF

2 LEVEL CORNER TOWNHOME RENOVATED 3 BDRM WITH FAM ROOM

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This super spacious 1 bedroom PLUS DEN with 710 SF is perfectly positioned away from any road or train nose at the Carmichael House at Brentwood Gate! Great quiet NORTH exposed setting and features an open kitchen, new stainless steel dishwasher & hood fan, electric fireplace, master bedroom with large walk-in closet, insuite laundry, great covered balcony off the living room, 1 parking & 1 storage locker. Pets and rentals ok. Amenities include an exercise centre, hot tub and clubhouse. All this in a well maintained complex with caretaker in the heart of Burnaby North that’s just steps to Brentwood Town Centre Mall, skytrain, buses, SFU, BCIT, banks, restaurants and easy access to Highway 1.

#211-4868 Brentwood Dr, Burnaby

VILLO Metrotown! This contemporary styled home is just 4 years young and features a totally open 1012 SF layout, Bosch stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, quartz countertops, soft-closing drawers, under cabinet lighting, laminate floors, 9’ ceilings on main, frameless glass shower, window roller shades and insuite laundry. Comes with 2 side x side parking, 1 locker and balance of 2/5/10 new home warranty with rainscreen technology. All this in a great loc just steps to Burnaby South Secondary and the Royal Oak Skytrain Station and just a short drive to Metropolis, T&T Supermarket, Bonsor Rec Complex or Deer Lake Park.

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Enjoy this spacious home which is spread over 2 levels, measuring nearly 1500 SF with 2 bedrooms, a huge den, and 3 full bathrooms. The den on the main floor could easily become a 3rd bedroom and is immediately beside a full bathroom. The main floor has 9 ft ceilings the living area opens to a massive outdoor space measuring nearly 450 SF. Tasteful updates to the home include flooring, baseboards, designer paint, customize master bedroom closet and more.

Huntley Wynd – possibly the best location within the strata with a private back patio overlooking a beautiful water feature. Spacious and bright, nearly 2,200 SF, 2 beds + den and large loft space (which is commonly utilized as an office or 3rd bedroom). Large bedrooms and living areas allow for house sized furniture. Gated and managed entrance to the strata, a large clubhouse that offers an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, billiard, and guest suite.

Wow, this fabulous Penta built, 4 bdrm + games room home boasts a more spacious 2525 sqft in this Steveston South neighbourhood. Enjoy over $50k in upgrades such as whisper quiet air conditioning in all bedrooms and games room, fast hot water on demand, and a wall to wall, floor to ceiling storage system in the heated and air conditioned garage w/ insulated barrel garage door which converts it to a very livable recroom!

Fantastic value in this area close to the South dyke trail, restaurants, main routes and Homma Elementary.

This rare 3-bedroom townhouse in McKinney Crossing is perfect for your growing family. This south-facing end unit boasts a spacious corner patio and overlooks the greenbelt at the centre of this lovely development.

You'll enjoy coming home to this family-oriented neighbourhood with a great playground in the centre of the complex and excellent amenities, from dining to beach access, just a short stroll away.

Priced at $799,000 Jess Baxter 604.377.2888

Priced at $1,599,000 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

Priced at $798,800 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

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SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 57OO MONCTON STREET

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #1-6100 WOODWARDS ROAD

Priced at $838,000 Jess Baxter 604.377.2888

The Roderick in Steveston Village is Richmondʼs most exciting new development. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in just over 1,300 SF, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with six top of the line appliances, and two outdoor areas, one east-facing entry patio and one west-facing balcony with water views. Youʼll want for nothing at The Roderick, located in the heart of Steveston Village just steps to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, trails, Steveston Community Centre, and home to an impressive, new Save-On-Foods.

This stunning custom home by Barstow Construction Ltd features a show-stopping blend of Hampton beach house chic and clean modern lines. You will feel right at home in this gorgeous 5-bed, 5-bath family home with an elegant custom curved staircase and luxurious master suite and a handsomely designed culinary space featuring a spice kitchen and beautiful oversized sliding glass doors leading to lovely patio space with outdoor fireplace.

This spacious home on a large, south-exposed lot has been beautifully updated and is move-in ready.

Updates include kitchen, bathrooms, new stone facade, a gorgeous back extension encompassing an atrium on the main and allowing for an oversized, luxurious ensuite above, newer furnace and more.

Come see this lovely home!

Priced at $1,069,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Priced at $2,950,000 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $1,988,800 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM 3511 RICHMOND STREET

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SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 3211 REGENT STREET

Stunning new family home in sought-after STEVESTON VILLAGE! Built by PACIFIC COASTAL HOMES, this highquality 2,038 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths as well as a den on the main floor. The huge Master Bedroom has a spa-like 5-piece ensuite and large walk-in closet. This excellent & efficient floor plan also boasts radiant heating throughout, engineered h/w floors on main, 8' doors, HRV, security system and a large double garage with EV charging.

Priced at $1,699,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

HARBOUR WALK - Don't wait for your chance to call this 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse home! Over 1,000sqft of brand new living space.

Featuring a massive deck with amazing views of farmland and mountains and thoughtful details include vaulted ceilings, beautiful appliance packages, and sleek interior design with bright colour scheme, wide plank hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, natural gas fireplace, and porcelain tiles. Located in Steveston just steps from the dyke trail along the river and a short walk into Steveston village and fisherman's wharf. Call today to find out more information.

Priced at $850,000 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

This is an absolute gem of a home and is rarely available in Steveston proper!

Stretch out and relax in the quiet enjoyment of this lovely, custom designed, qualitybuilt home on a wider and longer than average 41' x 130' Steveston lot (no lane access here!). Enjoy generous room sizes, real hardwood floors, newer appliances, and double french doors leading to the sunny and lush beautifully landscaped garden in this 2,515 sq ft, 3 bedroom home. Walk to Steveston shops, restaurants, Fisherman's Wharf, Garry Point Park, dyke trails, Community Centre, pools and more then come home to the best community of neighbours you can find. Located in the Lord Byng Elementary and McMath Secondary school catchments.

Priced at $1,718,000 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

This home at Stratford Green in the desirable Woodwards neighbourhood offers over 2,000 SF of living space on two levels with 2 beds + huge den on the main floor. The separate dining, eating area, living spaces plus the private, two-car garage make this feel more like a detached house than a townhouse. This Polygon-built, gated development has a proactive strata with mature landscaping & ample visitor parking. 45+ community that provides a wonderful option for downsizers who arenʼt quite ready to transition into condo living and prefer more space.

Priced at $798,800 Jess Baxter 604.377.2888

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 208-6077 LONDON ROAD

Steveston living at its best in this west-facing 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. Located in London Station II in London Landing, at nearly 1,100sqft of open living space this home boasts spacious bedrooms, geothermal air-conditioning, 9ft ceilings, wide-planked Bamboo flooring, gas fireplace and stove, and a gourmet kitchen designed for entertaining. Sliding all-glass doors lead to 169sqft of private balcony overlook unobstructed westerly views towards Steveston marina. Mere steps to the waterfront, dyke trails, gyms, cafes, and restaurants, and is located in the McMath Secondary and Homma Elementary School catchments. Enjoy the amenities of nearby Steveston Village.

Priced at $675,000 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

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STEVESTON Britannia Court TWO LEVEL TOWNHOME #7 - 11100 No. 1 Rd Beautiful 4 bedroom townhome, DOUBLE garage, private backyard. Great Steveston location, easy walk to Lord Byng Elementary, McMath Secondary and bus.

STEVESTON LARGE 66’ X 120’ LOT 11751 Dunford Rd Great opportunity! Solidly BUILT one owner family home on a LARGE lot. Fabulously convenient location for Steveston Village, schools, recreation.

NEWLY LISTED $1,699,000

STUNNING RIVERFRONT #105 - 13251 Princess St Lives like a one level totally accessible townhome!

1,469 sq.ft. of luxury, quality upgrades & VIEWS. Enormous covered front veranda, direct access to trails, community gardens And Steveston Village amenities.

SPACIOUS 2 BDRM #103 - 10180 Ryan Rd 1 1/2 bath, full sized side by side laundry, LARGE balcony, quiet private outlook. Close to South Arm Park, Community Centre and Broadmoor shopping.

No rentals, no pets, residents must be 19+.

WESTWIND TOWNHOME #15 - 11451 Kingfisher Dr 3 bedroom, remodelled kitchen, vinyl windows, laundry up, private western garden backyard.

Close-by Westwind School.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE 7666 Cheviot Place Spacious, gracious and impeccably maintained, 5 large bedrooms, 3 outstanding remodeled full bathrooms. A treasure!

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Welcome to Parc Riviera, top floor SW corner unit! This 2 bedroom plus den features hardwood flooring, s/s appliances, 5-element gas range, built-in oven, quartz countertops in kitchen & baths, 9ft ceilings and geothermal heating & cooling systems. Separated bedrooms for privacy. Fantastic amenities include indoor pool, hot tub, exercise centre, lounge, BBQ area, bike room. Bonus: 2 parking stalls. Become part of this community on the Fraser River with 20 acres of parkland, steps from the dyke trail, Canada Line, transit, shopping, restaurants, Costco and Oak St. Bridge.

Welcome to One River Park Place! Move right into this pristine SE facing 2 bedroom 2 bath unit or make it a great investment property with many amenities at your door step with concierge service.

Basketball court, fitness, banquet, yoga, music, study, media rooms and courtyard garden. Peek-aboo view of the mountains. European s/s appliances, marble counters, stone back splash and heating and cooling system. Elegant appointed bathrooms with a soaker tub in one and a double walk-in shower in another. Surrounded by dining, retail, banks and medical services. Walk to the Olympic Oval, river front, quick access to YVR and Vancouver. Visit 3D tour: https://my. matterport.com/show/?m=LBHN4bS8BR4

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CORNER 3 BED, 2 FULL BATH SUITE FACING QUIET COURTYARD IN 2009 BUILT ‘ASCADA’. JUST STEPS TO TRANSIT & SHOPPING. 9’ CEILINGS, LAMINATE FLOORING, GRANITE COUNTERS, 2 PARKING STALLS, 1 PET WELCOME, AND RENTALS FULLY ALLOWED.

BEAUTIFUL, FLAT 7163 SQFT CORNER LOT IN QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD. NICELY MAINTAINED 2000 SQFT HOUSE WITH 2 BED, 1 BATH UP, 1 BED, 1 BATH SUITE DOWN, PLUS BONUS HEATED REC ROOM OFF GARAGE. HUGE 914 SQFT OUTDOOR DECK. MANY UPDATES INCLUDING NEW FURNACE, HW ON DEMAND, AIR CONDITIONING, PAINTING, ETC.

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307-2200 Douglas Road, Burnaby $749,000

Come home to this spacious 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bath corner unit in the Affinity by Bosa. This spacious south-facing condo has floor to ceiling windows to bring in ample light. Enjoy your large 15’6x7’6 balcony. Stainless steel appliances, granite counters, glass mosaic backsplash, laminate floors, new paint, new carpets in the bedrooms and 2 parking. Amenities include caretaker, guest suite, 2 fitness rooms and recreation room with full kitchen.

Move right in or make this your investment property. Perfect location in Brentwood, close to transit, Skytrain, the new Brentwood Mall, restaurants and retail. Easy access to downtown Vancouver. Brentwood Park Elementary and Alpha Secondary are the catchment schools. Visit 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jc2FHPdCVbg

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154-8600 Lansdowne Road $479,000

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. Visit 3D tour: https:// my.matterport.com/show/?m=e77BBkFh5aq

8611 Leslie Rd 62 x 120 south facing lot Build almost 3500 sq ft! $1,288,000 603-1405 W12th Ave. $728,000

Soak up the city and mountain view at the Warrenton! Make this bright NE corner 1 bedroom plus den unit your home. Master bedroom with a solarium has east and south facing windows. Only 3 units on this floor. Fantastic location with steps to South Granville shops and restaurants, transit and short distance to downtown Vancouver. Move right in or bring your eye for design in this well-cared for building. Laminate floors, in-suite laundry, gas fireplace, balcony, interior storage, 1 parking and 1 locker. 1 pet and 3 rentals are allowed. Visit 3D tour: https://my.matterport .com/show/?m= RWRvNn7svdQ

Good sized lot in one of Richmond’s most central locations! North of Lansdowne mall, close to Aberdeen Centre and all the restaurants around Cambie and #3 Rd. Lot size is over 7400 sq ft and will allow a new home of 3490 sq ft. Many new homes already in this redeveloping area! Call David for more details.

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28TH YEAR OF HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HOMEWORK ** Catalina **

Completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath in popular Canterbury Court. This unit features a quiet location, Brand new kitchen with quartz counters, new flooring throughout, new bathrooms including fantastic ensuite with rainhead shower, huge private deck, insuite laundry and much more!

Great complex, pets allowed.

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877

221 8655 Jones Rd, Richmond

108 7751 Minoru Blvd, Richmond

$1,108,800

$1,698,000

Great price on this updated family home located on a quiet street. This 1,480 square foot home on a 45ʼ x 98ʼ (4,409 Sq Ft) lot features 3 bedrooms (games room could be 4th), 3 FULL bathrooms, new roof, new paint, updated windows, large concrete patio, storage shed and much more! Great location, close to Kingswood Elementary, shopping and transit.

Spacious Vancouver Special on an extra large lot (50 x 110) with mountain view. This one owner home has been well maintained and offers a great floor plan with large room sizes, spacious kitchen with generous eating area, huge entertainment sized sundeck with view, great suite potential with second kitchen, 2 car garage, large garden area and much more! Fantastic quiet location.

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877

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Spacious 694 SqFt 1 Bedroom in the popular Catalina complex.

This bright unit features quiet location, updated flooring, kitchen with new Quartz counters & stainless steel appliances, large bedroom with walk in closet, updated bathroom, in suite laundry, spacious balcony with peaceful outlook and much more. Problem free building with rainscreen, new piping, new lobby renovations & lots of visitor parking. Pets allowed (1 dog or cat), but no rentals.

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Neatly tucked away on a dead end street and meticulously maintained, this turn key property is one you won’t want to miss! Neutral colour hues, and contrasting engineered flooring and Italian tile, offer a welcoming invitation the moment you enter this beautiful home. y e hom me Enter this Craftsman style ont on ch h in nt a via the covered frrron g er and er nd s t large high ceiling g relaxing

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Now is the time to BUY!!

SELLING? Call today for a free market evaluation of your home.

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THE VILLAGE AT IMPERIAL LANDING #108-4233 Bayview Street NEW LISTING

$899,000

Located in the heart of STEVESTON VILLAGE,Elegant and Stylish 2 Bedroom and Den Garden Apartment. Spacious well planned layout with separation of bedrooms,for added privacy and both have en-suite bathrooms. Interior features 9 foot ceilings, crown moldings, granite counters in kitchen and both bathrooms, Man Cave (den) with sliding opaque glass doors, custom closet organizer in Master Bedroom, designer paint, lighting, vinyl plank flooring in main living area and cozy rugs in both bedrooms. Large in suite STORAGE room and two good sized PATIOS for outdoor entertaining or quiet retreat for guests. Park the car and walk to all of the amenities in this much sought after community.

ADMIRAL'S WALK #210-7631 Steveston Hwy

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$728,000

ADULTS ONLY 85-8111 Saunders Road

Terrific 2-level townhome in sought after complex that boasts resort-style amenities with spectacular water features and greenspace. Spacious end unit minutes from transit and shopping. Beautifully maintained & updated 3 bed/ 2.5 bath townhome will accommodate your house sized furniture.

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MARINERS VILLAGE

$998,000

ONE LEVEL LIVING 22-11291 7th Avenue

Spotless & spacious detached rancher townhome in Steveston Village updated to perfection! White shaker kitchen, beautiful baths, warm wood floors, on demand hot water, vinyl windows & lovely large mud room. Custom millwork throughout. Sunny west facing patio & spectacular perennial gardens.

WOODWARDS AREA $2,498,000

value for this well $389,000 Fantastic maintained, newer kitchen, and

gently lived in 1 Bedroom and Den (easy to convert to second bedroom) 1 and 1/2 baths in Richmond's Premier "Adult's Only" apartment community. The suite is located on the quiet side of the building with views of the lush garden and outdoor pool. Move in ready! Still time to enjoy the pool for your "staycation" Call for Private Showing.

CHIC CONTEMPORARY 7918 Manitoba Street

Near new build in choice Westside location minutes from Canada Line which will run you to Vancouver, Richmond & YVR quickly. Sleek lines in this spotless 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home with a ‘LOCK OFF SUITE’ that is completely self-contained & has its own washer/ dryer. Wood floors throughout & 2 parking.

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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LEGAL WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc. we will dispose of goods belonging to Paul Cuthbert, namely: 36’ Trojan “SPECULATION” to recover $16,864.05 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related.

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SUMMONS District Court Clark County, Nevada Case No: A-20-810942-C Dept No: 8 LAS VEGAS SANDS, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company dba THE VENETIAN RESORT HOTEL CASINO/ THE PALAZZO RESORT HOTEL CASINO, Plaintiff Versus: FENG WANG, Individually and DOES I through X inclusive, Defendants.

NOTICE! YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOUR BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO THE DEFENDANT:

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A Civil Complaint has been filed by the plaintiff against you for the relief set forth in the Complaint as follows: 1) Failure to Honor or Pay Negotiable Instrument or Underlying Obligation.

1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you exclusive of the day of service, you must do the following: a. File with the Clerk of this Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to the Complaint in accordance with the rules of the Court. b. Serve a copy of your response upon the attorney whose name and address is shown below.

2. Unless you respond, your default will be entered upon application of the plaintiff and this Court may enter a judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint, which could result in the taking of money or property or other relief requested in the Complaint.

3. If you intend to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your response may be filed on time.

Steven D Grier - Clerk of Court. s/ Marie Kramer, Deputy Clerk, Date, 02/24/2020, County Courthouse, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. (702) 671-0500, Issued at direction of Carol L. Wetzel, ESQ, Nevada Bar #4793, Attorney for Plaintiff, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. Telephone number (702) 607-4406.

Facsimile number (702) 414-4421.

Published in The Richmond News, August 13, 20, 27, September 3rd, 2020.

Issued at direction of: CLERK OF COURT

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Hearing loss not to be feared with caring, professional help at hand ver notice thaat peoplle often seeem to mumbble or not pronounce their words clearly?

Do you miss out on conversations while in a group of people?

Or is the TV volume always too low to fully enjoy your favourite program?

Those may all be signs you are experiencing hearing loss.

Thankfully, the trained, helpful and friendly staff at Expert Hearing Solutions in Blundell Centre can help with what, for many, can be an embarrassing or even frightening subject they’d prefer to avoid.

“I have quite a few customers whose family members have come in to talk about the hearing problems of their loved one - a parent or spouse - who are reluctant or even scared to come in,” says Lily Liu, a Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner at the Blundell location, one of 18 Expert Hearing Solutions across B.C. “We can make them feel secure that hearing loss is a normal, age-related condition, and not soomeething to be embarrassed by or feared.”

Oftten, innitial hearing losss can be mischharacteerizedd as someone else’s probblem m - they arre nott speakking louud ennouggh or areen’t pronounciing wordds cleearly.

“Whenn theyy miiss a connversatioon, thinnk som meonne is muumbling, or haave

to tuurn up the volum me of the TV, those are early signs,” Lui says.

The staffff at Expert Heariing Soluttions can hellp remedy those problems and enhance their customers’ lives with the assistance today’s hightech hearing aids can provide.

And it can all start with a simple hearing test at the sttore.

“They can come in for a screening and simply talk, ask questions and meet with me to discuss their personaal siituation,” Liu says. “It doesnn’t hurt to find out what can be doone to make things better for them.”

Consultations are freee of charge and can also include a no-obligatiion, free trial of the latest, Bluetooth-enabled, hearing aid technology to help customers experience the difference they can make in their lives.

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“Everyone’s reactioon is different,” Liu says. “Some feel sad. For otthers, they know they haave hearing loss and their visit is to confirm itt.

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“Whatever thee situation, we aree here to care and help withh whatever a customer is gooing through.”

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COVID-19 shutdown allows Richmond optometrist to sharpen focus on customer care

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hile the COVID-19 virus forced Eye Station Op ptical to close for two montths, the business at Blundell Centre used that time to re-emerge better-equipped and prepared to serve the needs of its customerrs.

The 2,800-squaree-foot store has been a fixture in the mall for 25 years. Siince ree-opening in mid-May, it has been revamped to offer plennty of social distancing space foor customers to feel comfortablee when they enter and browse thee freshly renovated display of eyyeweaar that was exteensively updated during the shutdownn.

“Thhe emergennce of COVID-19 has beeen diffi fficult on everyone, but we have been able to get through what was likely the worst part and have the businness get back on track to serrve our customers even better than beefore,” says Dr. Eddie Houng. “Plus, alll of our staff and eye doctoorss are back on a normal schedule.”

maainttain morre than ad dequate soocial distanccing requuirements.

“We have five different areas inside the store that are spread out so customers can feel comfortable and confident that good and effective social distancing practices can be kept,” Houng says.

“And just like other businesses employing COVID-19 protocols, we are sanitizing our store all the time and have our staff and customers wear masks.”

Despite the two-month closure to customers, Eye Station Opticaal has also managed to efficiently deal with a backlog of customeers.

“That’s because we have three eye doctors in our practice and seven staff in the front of the store to meet customers’ needs,” Houng says.

Helping out has been the work to refresh the store’s inventory off eyewear.

Part of the changes now inncludes a new protocool that requirees customers to scheduule their appointmennt.

“Basically, we had a lot of inventory stocked away in drawers that we can now display properly,” Houng says. “Plus, we increased the invenntory to offer even more selection, so our customers can find whaat suits thhem best..”

“With the incllusion of scched duled appointments wee can beetterr serve our customeers withh the specific help they req quire,” Hooung sayys, addingg the store’s ree-aarrangged floor plan also help ps

For moore inform mation about Eye Stattioon Opptical or to sccheduule ann apppointtmeent, visit theeir website at eyestatioon.cca or call 6044-271-2088.

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