2020 Best of Richmond

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Inside this 32-page section, you’ll find out which local businesses were voted “the BEST in Richmond” and you’ll get to know some of the people who make Richmond a great place to call home.

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THANK YOU RICHMOND FOR THE VOTES IN THE CATEGORY OF BEST DENTIST

The Richmond News has brought together an amazing collage of Richmondites so our readers can find out a bit more about who they are and what makes them tick.

The Best of...everything Inside this 32-page special section, you’ll find out which local businesses and services were voted the ‘Best in Richmond’ by you, the Richmond News readers.

You will also get to know some of our city’s finest folks, from the worlds of business, sports, the arts, first responders and volunteering.

We’ve profiled 19 individuals who have

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You’ll find who they are, what they love the most about the city they call home and even what song they connect most with Richmond.

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If you’re looking for the best things in Richmond, there’s a great chance you’ll find them in this very special section.

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us and thank you to our fantastic residents and their family members, our volunteers, staff and community partners.

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Brian Corcoran

Brian Corcoran is a man who likes a challenge and he certainly took one on when he was elected chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce in June.

At that time, Brian committed himself to helping guide chamber members “through an incredibly challenging time.”

Brian obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University and his Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall, York University.

After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School and practising in Toronto, Brian

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moved west in 2005 to join PLLR Lawyers in Richmond and has been a proud member of the Richmond business community ever since.

Brian is currently a partner at PLLR and advises his clients in the areas of corporate, commercial, finance and real estate.

What do you like best about Richmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

The diversity and the food are the obvious choices which really set Richmond apart. However, the park spaces are a real underrated feature of Richmond.

Well, I think about berry farming when I think about Richmond so anything by the Cranberries or Blueberry Hill!

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Luckily my office is in the heart of Richmond at the intersection of Cooney and Ackroyd roads so I enjoy getting out for walks during my lunch. It’s nice to get some fresh air and it gives me a chance to take in the city. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

I am a big fan of the Garden City Lands which also happens to be one of the locations I use for exercise.

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston is always a great choice as well as my wife’s parents’ house for some great barbecue.

They are life-long Richmond residents. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept? (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs) I have been in the office throughout the pandemic so I have definitely enjoyed the automatic walk signs as well as the reduced traffic, especially in the George Massey Tunnel.

Brian Corcoran is determined to help businesses thrive as chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

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Nelson Kwan Nelson Kwan is giving back to his community in retirement. He is the chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation as well as sitting on the board of Providence Health Care, Providence Living and the Telus Fund.

career with Telus Communications, starting as a finance trainee and ending his career as senior vice-president and corporate controller.

He recently stepped down from the board of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. after a six-year stint.

He said community involvement is important to him, as it allows him the opportunity to contribute back to the community in which he lives and cares about.

Before retiring, Nelson had a 35-year

In his spare time, Nelson plays guitar.

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What do you like best about Richmond?

I like the small, friendly, close-knit and inclusive community feel of Richmond, yet it is close to a big urban centre. It has a great variety of multicultural food and it is close to everything, including the international airport. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I walk my dog two or three times a day, taking around 10 to 15 thousand steps.

I also play pickle ball, one or two times a week. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

I love walking on the dike around Richmond, usually the West Dyke. We also go to Steveston Village and Garry Point Park quite often. What song best describes Richmond?

“The Best” by Tina Turner. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

The dike, Steveston Village, Garry Point Park, Olympic Oval. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept?

Working from home to reduce traffic and carbon emissions.

Nelson Kwan is chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation.

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Best of...

Food & BEVEragE

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chinEsE BakEry

FrEsh Fish

BEEr sElEction

ButchEr shop

curry

Fish and chips

|1| Steveston

|1| O’Hare’s

|1| Seafair Gourmet

|1| Ember Kitchen |2| Ginger Indian Cuisine |3| Best Bite Indian

|1| Pajo’s Fish &

|1| Kam Do Bakery |2| St. Germain Bakery |3| Maxim’s Bakery

Seafood House |2| Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant |3| Britannia Brewing

chinEsE BBq

kEBaB

|1| HK BBQ Master |2| Cantonese BBQ |3| No. 9 Restaurant

|1| Anar Persian

chinEsE king craB |1| Kirin |2| Sun Sui Wah |3| Golden Paramount

|1| Kongee Dinesty |2| Kirin |3| Lung Kee Congee &

Noodles

|1| Steveston Hotel |2| Davood’s |3| Cimona Cafe

hiddEn gEm (Food)

Brunch

|1| Anar Persian

|1| Steveston

|2| Steveston Seafood

|2| Davood’s |3| Cora Breakfast and

House |3| Ginger Indian Cuisine

congEE

BrEakFast

Cuisine |2| Daddy’s Grill |3| Ginger Indian Cuisine

Cuisine

Seafood Restaurant

GastroPub |2| Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant |3| Britannia Brewing

Seafood House Lunch

BakEry

BurgEr

|1| Steveston Bakery |2| The Sweet Spot |3| Maxim’s Bakery

|1| Britannia Brewing |2| Davood’s |3| O’Hare’s GastroPub

BBq |1| The Hog Shack |2| No. 9 Restaurant |3| Anar Persian Cuisine

Thank you Richmond!

It’s an honour to be voted one of the best kid-friendly restaurants and best restaurants for meals under $10, in Best of Richmond 2020.

We’re working hard to make sure every guest experience is an enjoyable one. In fact, we’re going above and beyond to keep frequently used areas and items cleaned and sanitized to help you feel comfortable.

Cleanliness and sanitization

Hand sanitizer for guests

Cuisine

dEssErt

chEF |1| Steveston Seafood

House – Sushilia Narain |2| Blue Canoe – Dimitrios Papafilis |3| Ginger Indian Cusine – Bob Singh

chinEsE Food |1| Shanghai River |2| No. 9 Restaurant |3| Danny’s Wun Tun

coFFEE shop (indEpEndEnt) |1| Sanctuary |2| Steveston Coffee |3| Davood’s

|1| The Sweet Spot |2| Sinfully the Best |3| Steveston Bakery

dim sum |1| Kirin |2| Empire Seafood

Restaurant |3| Continental Seafood Restaurant

FinE dining |1| Steveston

Seafood House

|2| Ginger Indian Cuisine |3| Blue Canoe

Waterfront Restaurant

Chips

|2| Dave’s Fish and Chips |3| Blue Canoe

Waterfront Restaurant

Food court |1| Richmond Centre |2| Lansdowne Centre |3| Aberdeen Centre

grEEk |1| Kisamos Taverna |2| Opa

icE crEam |1| Timothy’s |2| Mr Gold’s Gelato |3| DQ

indian |1| Ginger Indian

Cuisine

|2| Ember Kitchen |3| Best Bite Indian

Cuisine

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Thank You Richmond for your support in making us finalists in the following categories: Best Restaurant.

Fresh Fish Hidden Gem Brunch Best Chef - Sushilia Narain Fine Dining Customer Service

Serving Thanksgiving Turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Reserve for in house or pre order “family style” take home dinners

Social distancing between guests

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Meats |2| Windsor Meats |3| D Original Sausage Haus

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Best of...

Food & BEVEragE italian |1| Cucina Piccolo

nEw rEstaurant (undEr two yEars)

Italian Restaurant |2| Italian tomato

|1| Anar Persian

kid FriEndly rEstaurant

|2| Best Bite Indian

|1| White Spot |2| The Juice Truck |3| McDonalds

korEan |1| Samoonie |2| Daan |3| Sura

latE night Eats |1| Round Table Pizza

– Garden City

|2| O’Hare’s GastroPub |3| No. 9 Restaurant

mEal undEr tEn dollars |1| McDonald’s |2| Pizza Factory |3| LA Grill

Cuisine

Cuisine |3| Kun’s Omakase Bar

patio |1| Blue Canoe

Waterfront Restaurant |2| The Catch |3| Brittania Brewing

pho |1| Pho 37 |2| Lotus |3| Green Lemon Grass

customEr sErVicE (rEstaurant)

pizza |1| Steveston Pizza |2| Pizza Factory |3| Roundtable Pizza –

Garden City

pokE |1| Pokey Okey |2| Purpose Smoothie Co |3| Westcoast Poke

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rEstaurant (oVErall) |1| Blue Canoe

Waterfront Resturant |2| Steveston Seafood House |3| Brittania Brewing

|1| Ora |2| Gami |3| Kun’s Omakase Bar

winE sElEction (rEstaurant) |1| Blue Canoe

producE storE |1| Coppersmith

(Copperwood)

|2| Richmond Country

Farms

|3| Kins Farm Market

Waterfront Restaurant |2| Steveston Seafood House |3| The Catch

BEst BrEwEry

|2| Blue Canoe

Food truck/cart/ strEEt Food

BEst winEry

puB Food

stEak

|1| O’Hare’s

|1| The Keg |2| Blue Canoe

|1| Japa Dog |2| The Juice Truck |3| Purpose Smoothie

puB |1| O’Hare’s

GastroPub |2| Steveston Built |3| Buck & Ear

GastroPub |2| Buck & Ear |3| Steveston Built

sEaFood rEstaurant |1| Steveston

Seafood House

Waterfront Restaurant |3| The Catch

Waterfront Restaurant

|3| Chop

|1| The Juice Truck |2| Steveston Seafood

Filipino rEstaurant

|3| Ginger Indian Cusine

|1| Kumare |2| Little Ongpin |3| Tindahan

House

sushi

Ethnic Food storE |1| Exotic Foods |2| T&T Supermarket |3| Wah Shang

Supermarket

|1| Brittania Brewing |2| Fuggles & Warlock |3| Monkey 9

|1| Lulu Island

Winery

|2| Country Vines |3| Steveston

Winemakers

liquor storE |1| O’Hare’s Gastro

Pub and Liquor Store |2| BC Liqour Store No. 3 Road |3| Jak’s

Thank you for voting us

Best Korean Food

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Tamara Vrooman

As president & CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, Tamara Vrooman understands the value of having an airport that is both an economic generator and community contributor — a hub of innovation that gives back, supports the region and sets the bar for sustainability.

Tamara serves as Simon Fraser University’s 12th Chancellor and chairs the board of the Rick Hansen Foundation.

Tamara started as the new CEO of YVR on July 1 after serving 13 years as president & CEO of Vancity. During this time, she became a leading voice in the Canadian and international financial sectors.

Tamara lends her voice and leadership experience to issues related to women, families and children with a particular focus on issues related to equality, inclusion and empowerment.

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What do you like best about Richmond?

The people, the food and, of course, the airport. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Walking — there are so many great places to walk in Richmond. And one of the benefits is that the blocks are long so you get your exercise. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

Iona Beach Regional Park. What song best describes Rich-

Tamara grew up in Kamloops and completed her post-secondary education — a Bachelor and Master of Arts in history — in Victoria.

mond?

“Down on the Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

The airport… only when they are ready to go! Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept?

We started to order in once a week from a local restaurant to support the economy during COVID-19 — and now it’s part of our routine.

shoPPing hours (DUE TO COVID 19) MON - SAT 11AM - 7PM • SUN & HOLIDAYS 11AM - 6PM

Tamara Vrooman started as president and CEO of Vancouver International Airport on July 1.

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Thank you, Richmond

for voting for us in the category of

Best Grocery Store

We’re proud to serve you at these locations: Terra Nova: 3673 Westminster Hwy, open 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week Pharmacy hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm • Sat, 9am-6pm • Sun, 10am-6pm

Ironwood Plaza: 11666 Steveston Hwy, open 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week Pharmacy hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm • Sat, 9am-6pm • Sun, 10am-6pm

Steveston Village: 12088 3rd Ave, open 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week Pharmacy hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm • Sat, 10am-6pm • Sun, 10am-5pm

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Wayne Duzita At the age of 76, Wayne Duzita still hasn’t found the path to full retirement. After working 23 years with IAT (International Aviation Terminals), Duzita continues to consult in that field.

His business experience and acumen make Wayne a valued director on a number of boards for local organizations and charities, including the Richmond Olympic

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Oval Corporation, Tourism Richmond and the Richmond Christmas Fund.

Wayne has lived in Richmond for 50 years with his wife, two adult children, two grandsons and one sister. He has a Bachelor of Commence Degree from UBC and has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, among other awards for community service.

What do you like best about Richmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

I enjoy the fact that Richmond is an island — it creates a uniqueness, similar to a village where you are surrounded by familiar points of interest.

I’m not sure about Richmond, but for Steveston, it’s the theme from the television series Cheers, “where everybody knows your name.”

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

I have a Richmond Olympic Oval membership; I work out three days week and try to do a fast walk every other night around our community.

Steveston — I was delighted to see Steveston win the CBC “Best Metro Vancouver Neighbourhood” honours.

What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

Is there an adaptation to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept.

The dike area around our city — I discovered you can walk/cycle from the Hamilton area almost contiguously along the river’s edge to the Deas Tunnel.

I would like to keep the change of pace and how we respond to others. We have become more tolerant of things and people around us.

Best Jeweller

Wayne Duzita, chair of the Richmond Christmas Fund, believes one good thing to have come out of the pandemic is people slowing down and showing greater tolerance.

Best Customer Service

THANK YOU RICHMOND FOR VOTING FOR US!

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Clint Mahlman Clint Mahlman joined London Drugs in 1984 as a part-time stock person while attending post-secondary school, before working his way through a wide variety of management positions at LD stores and its head office.

Clint has led the company’s human resources, retail operations, distribution and logistics divisions in his career and today is president and chief operating officer for London Drugs Limited, TLD

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What do you like best about Richmond?

I really love its history of the diversity of the many early cultures that made Richmond what it is today. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Our head office sits along Horseshoe Slough Trail, which is a good place to walk. In summer after work, getting out for a cycle along Dyke Road is something I love to do when I can. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

I enjoy the mix of nature along the Fraser River and farmlands along Dyke Road

Computers and McBain Camera.

Clint credits his perspective on people management and leadership from watching and listening to small business entrepreneurs, fishermen, loggers, sawmill and pulp mill workers while working on the docks, forests, fish boats and of coastal B.C. before working for London Drugs. He is an avid outdoors person and photographer, and loves to travel to understand people and their cultures.

and Finn Slough. What song best describes Richmond?

“The River Driver” by Great Big Sea. Richmond is created and defined by the Fraser River. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept.

I would love to see the traffic reduction and easy flow through the tunnel somehow become permanent.

Clint Mahlman worked his way up at London Drugs, from a part-time stock person to COO.

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Barbara Tomasic Barbara Tomasic is the director of artistic programs at Gateway Theatre.

and has been on faculty at Capilano University and taught at Studio 58 and UBC.

Originally from New Westminster, she has worked in theatres across Canada directing, acting and producing with companies such as Soulpepper, Western Canada Theatre, Chemainus Theatre, Prairie Theatre Exchange,and the Firehall Arts Centre.

Her relationship with Gateway Theatre began in 2004 when she played Maria in the Sound of Music.

Tomasic holds an MFA in Directing from UBC

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Since then she has performed in The King and I and directed many of Gateway’s holiday shows including Crazy for You and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

What do you like best about Richmond?

and people to see while walking next to the river.

I have to say, I love all of the delicious restaurants in Richmond and especially love discovering new small family-run establishments. The cultural diversity of the cuisine available is fantastic, and there are always more places to discover. If I could eat dumplings every day, I would.

It’s hard not to associate Richmond with the music I have heard at Gateway Theatre, so for me, the song that comes to mind is “Getting to Know You” from The King and I.

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Richmond is a great walking city, so I spend a lot of time walking in Minoru park and along the river near the Olympic Oval. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

I love the path next to the river, from the Olympic Oval heading in either direction. There are so many birds to watch, and interesting things

What song best describes Richmond?

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

To see a play or musical at the Gateway Theatre of course! But also to one of the many amazing restaurants in town — Dynasty Dumplings, Afuri Ramen or any of the amazing places on Restaurant Row. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept.

Outdoor picnics and meetings. So many of my work and social interactions are taking place outside, and it’s lovely.

Thank You Richmond!

For voting us in the category off Best Chinese Bakery

Barbara Tomasic contributes to Richmond’s colourful cultural life, bringing plays and musicals to Gateway Theatre.

THANK YOU RICHMOND for voting for us in the Best Filipino Category of the 2020 Best of Richmond.

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Shashi Assanand

Shashi Assanand is a social worker by profession and has worked with immigrant communities for more than 40 years. She has extensive counselling and advocacy experience in working with immigrants and refugees (families, youth and women) and is an experienced mediator in family

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What do you like best about Richmond?

I like the flatness of Richmond. When we came to Canada, my children were very young and always asked to ride a bicycle. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

It is very easy to get fresh vegetables and fruits or any culture-specific items very easily. I feel that if one takes care of what you eat, it is easy to maintain your health. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

Parks and dikes we have in Richmond enhance the closeness to nature. What song best describes Richmond?

and community disputes. Shashi has been actively involved in the areas of multiculturalism and women’s issues locally, provincially and nationally, as well as being a recipient of several awards including The Women of Distinction Award in 2014 and the Order of B.C. this year.

I have not taken much interest in the Western music so will not have an answer. I want to say, though, that being able to enjoy the music of my South Asian background with complete freedom gives me the sense of belonging in Richmond. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

I have always loved malls, dikes for walks and Stevenson Village as it is so unique. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

It has not made much difference for me.

I have not stayed home for so long that I am enjoying being home.

thank you for all your support richmond! finalist in the following 6 categories: Beer selection | Burger | late night eats puB | puB food | liQour store

Shashi Assanand was awarded the Order of B.C. earlier this year.

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Best of...

shops & sErVicEs

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nEw car dEalEr |1| OpenRoad Toyota |2| Richmond Honda |3| Dueck Richmond

BEst usEd car dEalEr |1| Richmond Honda |2| OpenRoad Toyota |3| Dueck Richmond

customEr sErVicE (rEtail) |1| Juvelisto Design |2| Steveston Maternity |3| Seafair Safeway

drug storE

Florist

homE dEcor storE

optical storE

|1| Super Grocer |2| Touch Of Class

|1| The Spotted Frog |2| The Fab Pad |3| Nikaido

|1| Richmond Eye

Florists |3| Florist on the 5th

FurniturE storE |1| The Spotted Frog |2| Ikea |3| The Brick

gardEn cEntrE |1| Prickly Pear |2| Home Depot |3| Wong’s Nursery

giFt shop |1| The Monkey Tree |2| Serendipity’s

Backyard

|1| Shoppers Drug

Mart

|2| London Drugs |3| Pharmasave

|3| Nikaido

grocEry storE |1| Save On Foods |2| Safeway |3| Super Grocer

JEwElEr |1| Juvelisto Design |2| Prestige Jewellery |3| Peoples Jewellers

lingEriE storE

shopping mall |1| Richmond Centre |2| Lansdowne Centre |3| Aberdeen Centre

nEighBourhood shopping cEntrE |1| Blundell Centre |2| Ironwood Centre |3| Seafair Shopping

car wash |1| Esso |2| Husky |3| Wash World

Care |2| Robertson Optical |3| Steveston Optical

|1| Reitmans |2| Aritzia |3| Stepin’ Out

pEt storE

auto Body rEpair shop

|1| Bosley’s |2| PetSmart |3| Tisol

|1| Stepin’ Out |2| DSW |3| Aldo

sports storE |1| Sportchek |2| Village Bikes |3| Flaman Fitness

toy storE |1| Splash |2| Toys R Us |3| Walmart

Centre

Financial institution |1| RBC |2| Coast Capital |3| TD

|1| Grand

shoE storE

|1| Bare Basics |2| Lasenza |3| La Vie en Rose

woman’s Fashion storE

Performance Auto Centre |2| Kirmac Collision |3| Fast Track Autobody

Financial plannEr |1| Richard Nash |2| Stephen Pink –

BarBEr shop

Holliswealth

|3| Rubinstein Financial

|1| Steveston Barbers |2| Heisman Barbers |3| Seafair barbers

Management Inc.

hair salon

placE to haVE a Birthday party

|1| Collective Beauty

Studio

|1| 4 Cats |2| Kidtropolis Family Fun

|2| Salon Diva |3| Ask Hair Studio

Place

|3| Apex

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From the merchants at Seafair Centre.

Seafair

Seafair Barbers 604-285-1194

604-271-8790 safeway.ca

Seafair Smoke & Mixer “The Lucky Store” 604-277-0221

Great Selection of German, Croatian & Polish Magazines

West Richmond Dental

Takeya Sushi

604-488-5587

604-277-0221

604-277-4216

Liberty Cleaners Fine Dry Cleaning Service

Red Carrot Farm Market Market Fresh Produce Daily

604-272-2712

604-271-2822

604-272-0119

Seafair Centre

604-274-4740

Seafair Animal Clinic

Dr. Kara Ellis-Partovi, Dr. Ben Partovi, DR. Melissa Chui • 604241-0707

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(604) 271-4480

604-271-1171

604-272-5253

Kyoto Takenoko Japanese Restaurant

Alex Shoe Repair

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Seafair Gourmet Meats, We can supply from everyday to gourmet.

604-278-8868

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Marius Roevde Marius Roevde was a professional soccer player in multiple countries before taking on his current role as executive director at Richmond FC. He is also an educator, speaker and has coached with multiple World Cup teams.

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Marius has volunteered for many charitable organizations, for example, Hope and Health, Indigenous children and youth and the Richmond Food Bank.

He left professional soccer to work with grassroots soccer organizations, regardless of gender and ability.

What do you like best about Richmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

The multicultural communities and diversity in Richmond is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and I think it’s a special trait to be treasured and valued.

“Here Comes The Sun” as we live in sunny Steveston!

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Soccer! I’m out on the field every day and I love it! However, I also enjoy getting outside where we live, near the dike. We spend hours running, walking, biking and enjoying the beauty of the Fraser River. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

Right outside our door — we have a special spot to enjoy the spectacular sunsets of Steveston, not to mention the Bark Park, which is our dog Scout’s haven!

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

There are so many choices, and so many great places in Richmond. I love Steveston boardwalk, the restaurants, the parks and the water. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

How we treat others in our community.

Teaching our little ones good habits like consistent handwashing and looking after the seniors community.

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Jill Raymond British-Canadian Jill Raymond has called Richmond home for the last three years. She is an award-winning creator/ performer and arts instructor working with all ages. She is also the founder and artistic director of Direct Theatre Collective.

Over the past 15 years, Jill has worked and trained across three continents

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around the world as she constantly diversifies, develops and defines her skills.

During the COVID-19 crisis, she is striving to find new ways to connect and create with the community, including launching a new YouTube channel with free tutorials and expanding her online coaching availability. Her website is www.jillraymond.com.

What do you like best about Richmond?

What song best describes Richmond?

All the beautiful nature at our doorstep, there are so many fantastic places to walk and cycle.

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Getting outdoors as much as possible, taking care of my garden, eating a well balanced diet with lots of fresh vegetables, (attempting to) limit screen time. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

I recently discovered Terra Nova which is a wonderful place, but I have to say the Nature Park at Westminster and No. 5 Road is a beautiful spot for a walk — a hidden gem!

“Chasing the Sun” by Sara Barielles.

Steveston, it’s such a perfect little picturesque town. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

I think automatic walk signs are a great idea. I find Richmond to be not very pedestrian friendly (particularly around my neighbourhood).

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Shayain Gustavsp Shayain Gustavsp is an LPGA certified golf teaching professional from Richmond, who received her dual master’s degree at the University of Central Florida. In the past 10 years, she has worked at a high level for professional sports teams in London, Spain, USA and Canada.

During her time in the corporate world,

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What do you like best about Richmond?

There is a sense of community and your neighbours look out for you and vice versa. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I go for walks around the local parks and ride my bike on River Road trail. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

West Dyke Recreational Trail. What song best describes Richmond?

“Hold on we’re going home” by Drake. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Shayain recognized her ability to play golf and do business on the course was instrumental in fast-tracking her career.

Her passion now lies in helping women and minorities do the same.

Shayain also runs her own consultancy, SJG International, which services Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams and the entertainment industry.

We start with brunch at the Flying Beaver to watch the seaplanes take off and land, then head to Steveston Harbour to see the fresh fish that has been caught.

Then we head to a local coffee shop and bakery and then walk to the Steveston Museum to show our guests the history.

This is followed by dinner at our local Asian restaurant (we have a few favourites so we decide based on the guests preference). Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept?

I really do appreciate the automatic walk signs on major intersections so we have one fewer touch point.

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Earl Clapp Earl Clapp is a 77-year-old retired police officer, who was born and raised in Belleville, Ont., one of seven children.

He joined the RCMP in 1964 and was transferred to Richmond in December 1966. He married his late wife Judy and raised two girls in Richmond, where he has lived for 52 years.

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Clapp joined the Vancouver Police Department in 1971 and retired in 1999.

Since his retirement, he has focused on helping people.

To fulfill that, he goes dumpster diving, sharing his findings with the many people in need. Clapp is also an avid supporter of Pathways Clubhouse.

What do you like best about Richmond?

Richmond?

The community support given by nonprofit groups and the business community in helping those people in need.

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Primarily by walking my dog and gardening. I keep my mind healthy by keeping track of all my appointments, renewals and tasks that need to be done. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond? l enjoy discovering and walking the north and south dike paths. What

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I like to show visitors Steveston, the north and south arm dike, and Iona Island and the drive getting there. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

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Michael Chiu Michael Chiu is a local businessman and committed volunteer who has been living in Richmond for 42 years with his family.

If you can’t find Michael in his office, you will see him running around at different not-for-profit organizations, such

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He felt motivated to contribute to society because he considered Richmond his home in which everyone trusts and supports each other.

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I appreciate the cultural diversity here in Richmond, which can allow us to learn from each other. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

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“I believe” by Nikki Yanofsky, one of the songs played at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. I still remember I went to the Richmond Olympic Oval to watch the speed skating competitions. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Fisherman’s Wharf, Steveston Museum and the Olympic Oval. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

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La Toya Barrington After being born in Montreal and growing up in Richmond, La Toya Barrington has been making her mark in the city she calls home.

The mom-of-three young kids runs her own business, Go2Girl Services, which she has used in the past to help people in poverty in her community.

La Toya created Facebook groups Richmond Gives, Richmond Food Help and Richmond’s Grief Support Group.

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What do you like best about Richmond?

It’s small town community vibe — everyone’s connected in some way. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

Walking with the family along the dike and/or in Steveston village. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

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But it was more recently she captured the imagination of the wider public when, on an impulse, spoke to a 3,500-strong crowd in downtown Vancouver at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, telling them about a lifetime of dealing with racial and domestic abuse.

She went on to organize the Black Lives Matter Chain Protest on No. 3 Road in Richmond.

“Small Town” by John Mellencamp Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Steveston Village. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

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Johnathan Costa Johnathan Costa is the Station Chief and an advanced care paramedic at the Steveston ambulance station.

He grew up in Vancouver and at the age of 16, joined the military and moved out east. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada with a master’s degree in nuclear engineering. Upon gradua-

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Seeking a more fulfilling career, he joined the BC Ambulance Service where he has enjoyed being a paramedic for the past 19 years.

He lives in Burnaby with his wife and two children.

Q&A What do you like best about Richmond?

It’s a large city with a small town feel.

A short drive connects the quaintness of Steveston Village to the bustle of the Brighouse neighbourhood to the farms of East Richmond. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

The bike path network provides beautiful views and a great way to get around the city. The lack of hills also makes cycling much more enjoyable. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

The South Arm of the Fraser around

Finn Slough. What song best describes Richmond?

“We Are One” — Canada 150th Song. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

The village of Steveston. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

The decreased traffic levels due to people working from home.

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Marika Lopez Marika Lopez is 18 years old and is currently in her first year at KPU studying criminology.

When she’s not busy studying, working or spreading seizure awareness, Marika is a junior editor of Motive Word and Pen.

She also spreads seizure awareness on Instagram (@seizure_soldiers) and Facebook (Seizure Soldiers),.

In her spare time, she creates posts for her seizure awareness page or learns about different laws.

She also has four different roles at three different epilepsy organizations.

One way Marika relaxes after a busy, stressful day, is by reading one of her books or writing in her diary.

Q&A What do you like best about Richmond?

Diversity of people, culture and food.

The diversity of Richmond helps kids and youth understand our differences and breaks down old cultural stigma. How do you stay healthy in Richmond?

I love to go walking and catch up with my friends around the Steveston Village/ Garry Point area. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

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“Lean on Me” by Bill Withers shows how Richmond people are always ready to lend a hand to those who need help. Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

Eating at one of the Steveston Wharf restaurants and being able to see the sunsets is a memory no one forgets and showcases a rich part of our history. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept?

Working from home helps save gas money, and there’s more family time, even with me and my parents’ busy schedules.

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Karina Reid Karina Reid is an enthusiastic advocate for issues that affect the community. She strongly believes that people are the power for change and that we must stand up against injustice and be a part of the solution.

Karina began her political career, running for school trustee in the 2018 election and was part of the six-strong Richmond Education Party.

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Steveston Rocks has expanded to many places in Richmond (outside of Richmond Hospital).

In March, Karina began another group, called Coming Together Richmond, to help the Richmond Food Bank.

Q&A What do you like best about Richmond?

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Carlos Morgan: “We Can Overcome” Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

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Dave Thomson Dave Thomson is the community outreach coordinator for the Richmond Centre for Disability, as well as being a public speaker, Invisible Illness advocate/educator and an entrepreneur.

Dave has lived in Richmond for 18 years and worked here for more than 11.

Dave is no stranger to isolation, having served in the navy and having been a corrections officer.

All of which is ironic, said Dave, as he sees himself as a bit of an extrovert.

Like many people during the pandemic, isolation has become the norm. However,

And, although the pandemic is not “extrovert friendly,” he has enjoyed the personal and professional creativity that has resulted.

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My dog and I love outside of the Richmond Oval, especially the stretch of the Fraser River between the No. 2 Road and Gilbert bridges.

“Leaving on a Jet Plane.” Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

We usually stick to the standards like Steveston or the Oval. Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept (i.e., working from home, one way traffic in Steveston, automatic walk signs)?

I’ve really enjoyed witnessing the creativity of humans when faced with adversity.

We now know that many of us can function running on different schedules than the standard 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.

Dave Thomson can often be spotted riding around town on his adapted bike with his little dog.

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Howard Jampolsky Howard Jampolsky was raised in Vancouver, and moved to Richmond with his wife, Marla, in 1996.

Howard became active in the community and has served on several different city council advisory committees, and chaired the Richmond Airport Noise Task Force.

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In his professional life, he is a funeral director, and runs Metro Vancouver’s only Jewish funeral home and three cemeteries.

In 2011, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Airport Au-

Howard has also led the annual Terry Fox Run in Richmond since 2014 and lives with his wife and three children in the Steveston area.

What do you like best about Richmond?

Where in Richmond do you like to take out-of-town guests?

I like the fusion of urban and rural, as well as the cultural diversity of our community. It just seems to work well here.

Steveston is an obvious choice. Probably everyone agrees with that. But there are a few other little areas that are unique to Richmond, such as Finn Slough. This little fishing community where people live in their small, wooden floating and piling-supported houses offers a glimpse into Richmond’s unique past.

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Playing hockey at Minoru, the Richmond Ice Centre and the Oval keeps me very active. I also enjoy refereeing adult hockey. What’s your favourite sliver of nature in Richmond?

The new playground in Terra Nova. What song best describes Richmond?

I’m not much into music, so I wouldn’t really have an opinion on this one.

Is there an adaption to COVID-19 that’s been made that you’d like kept?

Working from home has led to a reduction in traffic and pollution. For me, I look forward to being able to shed my mask and, once again, fully engage with people. I also look forward to shaking hands with people again.

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