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MASK CONFUSION A Richmond property manager says the new mask mandate is hard to enforce in apartment hallways. Also, some are confused about who is expected to enforce the policy in condos as well as retail stores (inset).

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Whine and kvetch, but wear a mask So, yes, masks are a drag.

Eve Edmonds

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Wearing a mask is highly annoying.

If it’s not fogging up my glasses, it’s slipping up my nose, so not only can I not breathe, I can’t see either.

The worst is when I’m at a grocery store, where I already feel like I’m behind enemy lines, trying to pack my groceries.

At the start of the pandemic, stores didn’t let you use reusable bags. Now they do, which is great. All that plastic was certain to drown us — it still might, but that’s another column. The catch is you have to pack your bags yourself. I’m fine with that in principle, I’m just not good at it.

My sister and I were talking about it back in...well, whenever it was they started encouraging us to wear one. (Time seems to have collapsed and expanded with this pandemic.)

Anyway, back then we were listing all our mask-related trials — they fog up our glasses, catch on our earrings (which are now a quaint artifact of the past), cause us to hyperventilate.

But after all the whining and kvetching, our advice to ourselves was get over it and put on a mask. It’s not that big a deal.

With fogged glasses and constantly adjusting my mask, the items pile up on the conveyer belt while the lineup of shoppers on the other side of the till impatiently watch the gong show.

And it seems most people have done the same. That said, there’s always the few who rant on about how the governmentcan’t-tell-me-what-to-do. Frankly, if you want to take that attitude to wearing a seatbelt — whatever. But there’s no “whatever” when it comes to running a red light. It all has to do with that tricky little thing about other people being on the planet.

More than once I’ve come home with bread squashed under the milk.

Actually, that goes for seatbelts as well.

Your far-more-injured body will need to be

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dragged to a hospital where others (there’s that word again) will try to repair it.

Anyway, this is all coming to the fore since the B.C. provincial health authorities mandated masks in all indoor spaces last week.

While most stores and facilities have been requiring people wear masks for some time, the government has applied some teeth to the policy by giving police the power to charge people $230 for failing to comply.

Putting something into law certainly makes a statement. But the reality is, police are busy folks. They can’t be wandering store aisles looking for mask-less shoppers.

It’s strange the provincial government chose not to give city bylaw officers the authority to enforce the mandate — along with all the other health regulations that came into effect in August.

It seems to me bylaw officers have the training and expertise to handle exactly these kinds of situations...which brings me to security guards, store staff, condo managers, strata council members and the like.

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If you haven’t seen the video of a customer beating on a Wal-Mart clerk in Dawson Creek after the clerk asked him to wear a mask, don’t. It’s disturbing. What we should look at, however, is whether frontline workers, often paid minimum wage, should be asked to confront customers.

It seems some stores are saying no. Even security guards, despite standing at the entrance beside a big “Masks mandatory” sign are not always tasked with enforcement.

The Richmond News contacted five large retailers to ask about enforcement. Not one got back to us. Take from that what you will, but I suspect it reflects a certain ambivalence between putting staff at risk and admitting they’re not actually enforcing the policy.

Enforcement will always be limited and often just the threat of being fined is enough.

That said, handing the job over to bylaw officers to conduct the odd high-profile blitz could go a long way in not just nailing offenders, but reassuring the rest of us this policy can bite when provoked.

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Keep Richmond liveable Dear Editor,

Re: “Richmond needs to scale back on size,” Letters, Nov. 26 I agree with the writer. This plague of huge empty homes has ruined once great family neighbourhoods in Richmond.

I always thought it was so tragic that neighbourhoods designed with regular-sized family homes and large backyards filled with gardens, trees, play areas and more were doomed to become mansions because of the large lot sizes.

Apparently, there was nothing the city could do about it.

Richmond allowed 70 per cent lot coverage in residential zones so all large lots would inevitably turn into mansions, right?

Well, I recently discovered

that Burnaby, for example, has 12 residential zones for single family lots.

I looked at one, the R5 zone, where lots are a minimum of 6,000 square feet and the maximum lot coverage is 40 per cent — compared to Richmond’s 70 per cent.

The floor area ratio for building is also much lower than Richmond’s and so the maximum house size works out to around 2,600 square feet.

These neighbourhoods are still intact with a mix of families and seniors because the lots aren’t preyed upon as places to build the largest houses, for sale to investors.

The houses are for living in.

When I discovered what other cities have managed to do, I was overwhelmed with disappointment that our

council never took the steps to address this issue, or when they did, they succumbed to the builders’ lobby or owners’ desire for maximum equity gains.

Our adult children who grew up here have nowhere to live, rent or buy.

There’s so much more we could have done.

The question is, is it too late?

During the fight to end mega mansions on farmland in 2018, the hardest part was that it had already gone on for too long.

The remaining landowners felt they should have the right to “cash out,” too.

Do we all cash out and leave the city, or do any of us believe that Richmond has a future?

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Thank you, Harold Dear Editor,

Re: “‘Alderman’ thanked for 50 years on council,” News, Nov. 26 Harold Steves, the longest serving councillor in Metro Vancouver, deserves our deep appreciation.

Hopefully, the city will recognize Steves’ unmatched contribution with an appropriate celebration and award.

Few of us can fully appreciate the hours and hours of dedication in attending untold council and committee meetings, public hearings, listening to residents express their concerns and then delicately balancing conflicting points of view.

To do so for 50 years in one lifetime is truly astonishing, breathtaking.

Steves, in his concern to preserve agricultural lands, local food sufficiency, his passion for our history, valuing people over profits and deep understanding of what makes

Harold Steves a community flourish, was usually just ahead of his time.

In that, he gave real leadership.

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Cleanup crews ‘unsung heroes’ The Editor,

I have just returned from one of my regular walks along the South Dyke trail and was delighted to discover that certain sections of it have been resurfaced, particularly by the Crown Packaging plant near Finn Road.

Now, instead of having to slalom through slippery mud and puddles, we have a beautifully groomed gravel pathway to walk on!

I want to give a big shoutout to all our city works crews who work so hard behind the scenes to beautify and improve our neighbourhoods, not just through trail maintenance, but by planting colourful borders and medians, and undertaking the totally thankless task of cleaning up the garbage.

masks, wipes and gloves properly, not to mention all the other litter strewn along paths and roads.

Don’t they realize some poor souls are going to have to clean up after them and deal with their thoughtlessness?

I think these unsung heroes deserve grateful thanks and recognition from us all.

Perhaps, when we next encounter one of them on our travels around the city, we could give them a big smile — yes, even from behind a mask! — a wave and a word of thanks.

That would go a long way to helping them feel appreciated for all that they do for us.

Carlie Holland

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Crowds thick in Steveston Dear Editor, I live in Steveston South. There are two buildings at the end of No. 2 Road, one with the Diplomat Bakery in it. There is a walkway down the centre between the two buildings. It is strata property but the public has access through here — unfortunately, for us.

Although people have been asked to stay in their own communities, they are not doing it. On a day like today, the sun is shining, we have people sitting in the middle section on the strata benches, sometimes right on our private patios.

People even set up their lawn chairs and eat their lunches.

At the best of times, it is intrusive, but during a pandemic when people are asked to stay in their own communities, this little corner of Richmond becomes a nightmare for its residents.

The crowds increase and so does the stream of empty coffee cups, masks and gloves people leave behind. The dike itself is not six feet wide and there is a steady stream of people passing each

other, many without masks. While masks are not mandatory, people are not social distancing, groups of people are passing other groups of people all day.

I have sent videos to the city of the growing number of people here during the pandemic.

The more they shut things down, the busier Steveston South seems to get, despite people being asked to stay home in their own communities.

There is an ever-increasing number of schools being shut down, and an ever increasing amount of kids out there playing in front of our building or down the centre walkway.

I tried to contact someone as I knew of a family that had confirmed COVID-19 and were still going out into public. I got transferred six times and gave up.

I really wish someone would recognize the ever-increasing risk this community is at from the ever-growing number of tourists in the middle of a pandemic.

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Vacant seat coveted early School board you don’t micro-manage staff, you support them,” he said.

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The race to fill a vacant Richmond council seat is on even before a byelection has been announced.

Hobbs is a retired police superintendent who served for 35 years with the VPD and spent two terms on the Richmond Board of Education.

Two candidates put their names forward this week, both with experience on the Richmond Board of Education.

He graduated from Richmond Secondary before attending UBC.

Former board chair Ken Hamaguchi and former school trustee Andy Hobbs have both declared their intention to run.

The by-election to replace former councillor Kelly Greene, elected to the provincial legislature in October, is expected some time in the spring.

Both declared candidates grew up in Richmond.

Hamaguchi was the chair of the board of education for the past two years.

He runs a private consulting service, working with children with autism,

Ken Hamaguchi and Andy Hobbs plan to run in an upcoming by-election.

File photos and is also involved in local minor hockey.

Hamaguchi said he’s always encouraged youth he coaches to give back to the community, which is why he is seeking a seat on council.

He said his experience on the board of education, making it more “efficient and effective” would serve well at the council table.

“I’ve always been a big believer that

Hobbs is currently the chair of the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society and served on the boards of Tourism Richmond and the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue in Steveston.

In his announcement, Hobbs said he’s “excited for the opportunity to earn the trust and support of fellow Richmondites.”

Hobbs said he wants to bring “forward-looking policies” to city hall as Richmond recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic to “build a stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable city for the future.”

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Trustee Sandra Nixon was acclaimed the new chair of the Richmond Board of Education at last week’s organizational meeting.

She replaced Ken Hamaguchi who served as board chair for the past two years and who is planning to run in the upcoming byelection for city council.

On announcing at the meeting he wouldn’t be running for the chair position this year, he said his reasoning was that there were a number of other people capable of doing the job.

“It’s only fair other people get an opportunity to take on this role,” Hamaguchi said at the meeting.

Trustee Debbie Tablotney was acclaimed vice-chair, while Trustee Heather Larson was acclaimed the representative to the BC School Trustees Association.

Hamaguchi plans to run in the city council by-election to replace former councillor Kelly Greene.

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Mansion gun row leads to hunting rules re-think Alan Campbell

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A Richmond councillor has asked city staff to look into updating the local hunting bylaws, in the wake of police being called to a mansion where people were shooting at snow geese.

Michael Wolfe said he’s been concerned for some time that the current rules may be out of date, given the proliferation of residential areas in relation to agricultural land, where hunting is allowed, with the correct permits.

Wolfe’s fears were brought to the fore two weeks ago when six police SUVs raced to a mansion on No. 4 Road just south of Steveston Highway at around 10 a.m., after getting reports of a man shooting at snow geese.

Police later said that, while this residence was within a zone where hunting is permitted, “numerous hunting violations were observed.”

They seized a number of firearms for alleged violations. Charges were pending.

“I was aware of these...issues prior to that incident. I’ve heard from residents who’ve spotted large groups of people in camo gear entering (agricultural) properties with guns and then hearing the guns going off overnight,” said Wolfe.

“The question is, have they got permission? Perhaps they know the property owner is overseas?

“At the south end of No. 2 Road, and east end of Steveston Highway, there are pockets (of land) where we should maybe re-think where guns can be discharged.”

Wolfe said he’d like to see the current hunting bylaw updated, “if there is room for it to be updated. I don’t think they’ve been refreshed for the last decade or so.”

However, Wolfe said he knows firearms are necessary on farmland, noting that some of his friends’ first jobs were riding around on dirt bikes on farms, shooting bangers at the crows. “...but it shouldn’t be for sport; it shouldn’t be at the expense of birds that have just flown here from their Russian breeding grounds, getting shot at from the back of a mansion,” added Wolfe.

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Burned-out car linked to murder Alan Campbell

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A burned out car found in a remote area of east Richmond on Sunday night is believed to be connected to a fatal shooting in Surrey earlier the same evening.

Richmond RCMP said Monday that police and fire crews were called at around 9 p.m. to a suspicious vehicle fire in the 16200 block of Cambie Road, just east of No. 7 Road.

According to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), the vehicle, a dark coloured sedan, is believed to be involved.

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wood, Surrey or the car fire in Richmond — to call them immediately.

Surrey RCMP were called to Evergreen Mall at 152nd Street and Fraser Highway after shots were fired in the parking lot of the mall.

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The victim, 29-year-old Riyad Rasheed, was known to police.

The murder is believed to have been a targeted incident with links to a Lower Mainland gang conflict.

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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Student adapts remotely School asks for students are taking part in the transitional learning program as are some Grade 8 and 9 students.

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Currently, with up to 30 students in a class, no mandatory mask policy and inconsistent physical distancing, Wijtkamp doesn’t consider it safe to send her son back to school.

The Richmond Board of Education is considering extending its remote learning programs past Jan. 31.

This is good news for Anneke Wijtkamp, whose Grade 8 son Joel has virus-induced asthma and has been doing school remotely since September.

Wijtkamp said the transitional option via Richmond Virtual School (RVS) her son is taking part in has been “excellent,” and he’s thriving in his studies.

While she was concerned about his mental health in September — and the start was hard — she said he’s adjusted well and has made friends online, “proving once again that kids are resilient and adaptable to change.”

The school board plans to discuss extending the online learning pro-

Joel Sagar has been learning from home during the pandemic. Here he is with is mother Anneke Wijtkamp. Photo submitted gram at its Dec. 16 board meeting.

At last week’s board meeting, school district superintendent Scott Robinson said many parents have concerns about the program ending so they are considering an extension, especially given that COVID-19 continues to spread in the community.

Twenty-two per cent of elementary

If remote learning doesn’t continue after January, Wijtkamp said she’ll have to consider home schooling him.

Wijtkamp suggests other parents write in and express their concerns about the possible termination of the program and watch the board meeting online.

“My message to the board is ‘please extend this program,’” she said.

The board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The public can watch via Zoom (check sd38.bc.ca to register).

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expansion in ALR A private school for gifted children, located in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), is asking to expand its facilities.

The school was originally built as a church, something that was allowed in the ALR, but it was later converted into the Choice School for Gifted Children.

The school on Westminster Highway, just east of No. 9 Road, is currently about 15,000 square feet and the application is to add on about 2,800 square feet, increasing the capacity from 80 students to 110 students.

The adjacent property is also owned by the school, and staff note that the uses on the property, including

playing fields, playgrounds and parking, are not consistent with its zoning, that is, as agricultural.

An application in 1997 to rezone the property from agricultural to assembly was denied. If this moves forward, staff recommend rezoning the property to “legitimize the existing uses.”

The school states it plans to dedicate 50 per cent of the property to farm uses, including a soilbased greenhouse, vegetable boxes, fruit trees and shrubs.

The planning committee tabled the motion pending legal advice.

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A group of Richmond residents is advocating to preserve a swath of land in a proposed development in Capstan with several mature trees, saying they provide habitat for owls, hawks and other birds.

And after hearing public feedback and getting a referral from council, Polygon is in the process of working to shift the location of a previously planned park in the centre of the development in order to save “a good portion” of the trees, said Neil Chrystal, president of the development company.

Sharon MacGougan and Yvonne Bell hope some natural areas on a development property are saved. Maria Rantanen photo

the previous planned park would reWhen the rezoning application place the current natural habitat. for Polygon development at GarRichmond resident den City and CamYvonne Bell would bie roads — which also like to see the will eventually have only house left on more than 1,200 the property, built in residential units — 1930, saved, while came to council for others spoke to couna public hearing, We want to be cil about significantly council sent it back increasing the numto staff to look at part of the solu- ber of rental units. the trees, review the tion to bring our But for MacGougan, proposed park locathe main goal is to tion and possibly inbirds back...and save the trees and crease the number of natural habitat. rental units.

Sharon MacGougan, president of the Garden City Conservation Society, is one Richmond resident advocating to save the forested area.

integrate our life with natural life.

The original park plan was for a more active park, Chrystal explained, but the new idea, of creating it where the mature trees are situated, would be a more natural landscaped park.

Richmond has been transforming from a suburban to an urban city for many years, Chrystal pointed out.

“We want to be part of the solution to bring our birds back… and integrate our life with natural life,” she said.

“This is just one more community where it’s disruptive... we’d like to think we’re working with the community to come up with the best plan,” he added.

The property is designated for density in the Official Community Plan.

Polygon hopes to submit its new plans before the end of the year, Chrystal said.

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Monday, December 14, 2020 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9628 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9629 (ZT 19-875774/RZ 13-628557) Location/s:

2.

Location/s:

8320, 8340, 8360 and 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8311 and 8351 Sea Island Way

Applicant/s:

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAWS 10147, 10148, 10149, 10150, 10151 AND 10152 (LAND USE CONTRACTS IN BROADMOOR) Eight (8) properties located in the Broadmoor Planning Area; Specifically: • 10160, 10180, 10220, 10240 Ryan Road • 8011/8031, 8041/8043, 8045/8047, 8053/8055, 8057/8059 Lucas Road • 10151 No. 3 Road • 10391 No. 3 Road and 10220 Dunoon Drive • 8311 Saunders Road • 7900 Francis Road • 9111 No. 3 Road • 10460 No. 3 Road

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1. To update the rezoning Purpose: considerations associated with Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9628, and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9629, by removing the rezoning considerations relating to outdated contributions and requirements and to modify additional considerations consequential to the changes proposed by the applicant;

Applicant/s:

2. To amend the City Centre Area Plan’s Bridgeport Village Specific Land Use Map - Detailed Transect Descriptions in Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) by allowing commercial education and university education uses (excluding dormitory and child care uses) to the list of permitted uses, and to allow those educational uses to utilize up to 50% of the 1.0 FAR Village Centre Bonus floor area; and

City of Richmond

Purpose: To establish underlying zoning for eight (8) properties developed under Land Use Contracts 008, 013, 022, 068, 100, and 153 located in the Broadmoor Planning Area and to permit housekeeping amendments to Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500. The existing Land Use Contracts will remain effective and will continue to govern the use and development of the affected properties until their termination date of June 30, 2024, as established in the Local Government Act.

3. To rezone the subject properties from “Land Use Contract 126” and “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to a new site-specific zone, “High Rise Commercial (ZC39) – Bridgeport Gateway”, and discharge “Land Use Contract 126” from the properties at 8320, 8340, 8360 & 8440 Bridgeport Road and 8351 Sea Island Way;

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division LAND USE CONTRACTS IN BROADMOOR

to permit development of a two-phase development consisting of a two-tower and podium building combining restaurant, retail and office uses in the north-easterly tower and hotel and convenience retail uses in the southerly tower in Phase 1 and commercial education, university education and/or office use in a north-westerly tower in Phase 2.

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

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/ hearings/2020.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are unavailable for viewing at City Hall due to the current closure.

Please find these materials on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2020.htm • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing December 4, 2020 and ending December 14, 2020.

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

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

• Due to the public health concerns and physical distancing requirements, the public is encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the Public Hearing, or register to participate remotely via telephone, instead of attending the meeting in person if possible.

City Contact: Robin Pallett, 604-276-4200, Planning and Development Division

• Registration to participate remotely via telephone is available starting on the Friday prior to the Public Hearing until 1:00 pm on the date of the Hearing. Information on how to register is available on the City website: https://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/phone-participation.htm

Bylaws 9628 and 9629

3.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 20-890999) Location/s:

13651 Bridgeport Road

Applicant/s:

Brook Pooni Associates

Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit at 13651 Bridgeport Road to permit a maximum of 1,490 m² (16,043 ft²) of floor area to be used for “Warehouse Sales” limited to the sale of household appliances, and the provision of 87 vehicle parking spaces, be considered for three years from the date of issuance.

City Contact: Nathan Andrews, 604-247-4911, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw TU 20-890999

• Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca • By Standard Mail: 6911 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http:// www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing.

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

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Charges laid for immigration fraud

Charges have been laid against five people — including four Richmond residents — for alleged immigration fraud.

However, the Yukon government confirmed the documents were fake and hadn’t been issued by their office.

On Thursday, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Tzu Chun Joyce Chang, 49, Qiong Joan Gu, 66, Aillison Shaunt Liu, 31 and Shouzhi Stanley Guo, 38, all of Richmond, are facing a list of charges following a five-year long investigation – dubbed Project Husky – into a large-scale, alleged immigration fraud scheme.

CBSA then executed several search warrants in B.C. and Yukon to find evidence of the alleged fraud scheme.

Ian David Young, 59, of Whitehorse, Yukon, has also been charged and is wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant.

“Project Husky shut down a large-scale alleged immigration fraud scheme that impersonated a legitimate nominee program,” said Nina Patel, CBSA’s regional director general for the Pacific region.

“This investigation highlights CBSA’s commitment to protecting Canadians and prospective immigrants from the threats posed by unlawful activities.”

The allegations — including submitting fake documents with permanent residency applications — against the five individuals date between July 2013 and September 2016.

Since the fake documents were discovered during the processing of applications, no one obtained permanent resident status through the alleged immigration scheme, CBSA said.

The investigation into the scheme began in 2015, after suspicious documents — submitted as part of permanent residency applications — were identified by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials, CBSA said.

All of the accused are scheduled to appear in Richmond Provincial Court on Dec. 23, however, Young — the Yukon resident — is currently wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant. Anyone with information about Young’s whereabouts is asked to call the CBSA’s anonymous Border Watch Line at 1-888-503-9060.

The documents appeared to be nomination certificates, issued by the Government of Yukon under the Yukon Business Nominee Program.

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WorkSafeBC is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to Parts 6, 8, 16, 18, and 21 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. In light of the ongoing and rapidly evolving COVID – 19 pandemic and in an effort to maximize social distancing, the public hearing will be held virtually.

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NEWS The SPCA will take over the city’s animal shelter and animal control contract as of Feb. 1, 2021. The SPCA held the contract until 2007 when RAPS (formerly the Richmond Animal Protection Society, now the Regional Animal Protection Society) underbid them. The new contract coincides with the start of construction on the new Richmond Animal Shelter to replace the existing facility on No. 5 Rd. Valerie Leung Photo

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The City of Richmond is switching its animal shelter and animal control contract from RAPS back to the BC SPCA. The announcement was made Friday morning, with RAPS (Regional Animal Protection Society) set to end its 13 years of service on Jan. 31 next year.

RAPS, formerly called the Richmond Animal Protection Society, took over the contract in 2007 from the BC SPCA, after undercutting their bid.

Since then, RAPS has undergone massive changes in management and operations, including building its own state-of-the-art animal hospital, based at Richmond Auto Mall.

The city said it has now entered into an agreement with the BC SPCA for the operation of its animal shelter and animal control services commencing Feb. 1, 2021.

It’s understood that both RAPS and the BC SPCA submitted proposals for the operation of the shelter and animal control services.

The new contract coincides with the start of construction of the new Richmond Animal Shelter to replace the existing facility at 12071 No. 5 Rd. Because the new facility will be built on the same site, the existing shelter will close from next spring until construction is complete in two years.

Under the agreement, the BC SPCA will receive and care for animals in

Richmond and relocate them to its Vancouver facility at 1205 East 7th Ave., where they will be processed and cared for while awaiting their owners or rehoming.

It will also continue to operate its Richmond Education and Adoption Centre at 7791 Steveston Hwy.

ders and adoptions,” Lichtmann told the Richmond News.

“RAPS did this as a service to Richmond residents. The loss of the shelter operations allows RAPS to invest in other areas of animal welfare in support of Richmond residents and expanding our other services.”

Along with shelter services, the city agreement will see the province-wide organization take over animal control in Richmond.

Lichtmann indicated that a future priority for RAPS is to open a dog sanctuary and a standalone animal shelter.

Starting Feb. 1, 2021, BC SPCA officers will provide animal control from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily, maintaining current hours of service.

No-kill tag misleading: SPCA The BC SPCA, in response to claims on social media that the community was better off with RAPS, as it is a “no-kill” shelter, pointed out that such shelters actually do euthanize animals for the exact reasons the SPCA has to.

Those reasons would be if the animal is in critical distress or suffering beyond a level that they can be helped — then “the most humane option is to release the animal from their suffering,” BC SPCA’s spokesperson, Lorie Chortyk, told the News.

“While the BC SPCA’s euthanasia rates are among the lowest anywhere in North America and well below the standard to be considered a no-kill shelter, we don’t use the term ‘no-kill’ because we think it’s misleading… “…it is important for people to understand that sometimes it is the kindest and only option for an animal in extreme distress (in the same way that a veterinarian would help a pet owner come to that difficult decision when their pet is suffering and cannot be helped any longer).”

The RAPS animal hospital, cat shelter and thrift stores are operated directly by the society and not a part of its contract with the city, therefore are not impacted by this agreement.

Shelter ran at a deficit: RAPS RAPS CEO Eyal Lichtmann acknowledged that, although disappointed to not get the contract, RAPS doesn’t have the “same levels of infrastructure as the BC SPCA” to cope with the two years of the shelter being reconstructed, adding that the city “felt they needed someone else less expensive.”

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TD Bank Group It started in 2016, with a shopping spree. One evening in November, employees from TD Bank Group’s Richmond branches descended on Toys R Us and purchsed $3,500 worth of toys, which they then donated to the Richmond Christmas Fund. TD’s support for the Christmas Fund has only grown from there.

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The toys keep coming, but they’re now joined by a significant annual monetary contribution. Since 2018, TD has donated over $25,000 to the Christmas Fund, including $10,000 this year.

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“I am very disappointed with how Surrey police are handling the case. I contacted the police right away after getting brutally beaten by two people on Nov. 25, but I haven’t heard anything from them yet,” Richmondite Louis

Huang told the Richmond News on Monday, adding that one of his teeth is broken, his cheekbone fractured and he may need surgery.

Huang was asked by his friend Bingchen Gao, an independent Chinese journalist, to accompany him to Surrey city hall and the

Surrey RCMP to file complaints against a protest that has been going on every day since September outside of Gao’s home, said Huang, adding that he was going to help Gao as a translator.

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Surrey spokesperson Elenore Sturko confirmed two individuals were arrested in connection with the assault and the investigation is ongoing. Criminal charges are being considered, she added.

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According to Huang, the group of protestors is affiliated with for-

mer White House strategist Steve Bannon and exiled Chinese billionaire businessman Miles Guo, aka Miles Kwok, who is a strong critic of the Chinese government and is also facing allegations of money laundering and bribes back in China.

The protestors claim Gao is a

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) spy. Last Thursday, a Glacier Media reporter tried to ask some protesters about their motives, but they claimed to not speak English.

Gao is an independent Chinese blogger and YouTuber operating a news channel with 29,300 subscribers. Most of his work criticiz-

es the CCP and wealthy Chinese businessmen who live overseas, such as Kwok.

“My friend Gao has been targeted by this group of protestors every day since Sept. 14. His family members and neighbours feel threatened by them,” said Huang, adding Gao is “a firm

pro-democracy activist who has been mislabelled as a CCP spy.”

“This is part of Kwok’s strategy to spread misinformation to the world. I hope the police officers and the City of Surrey bring peace and tranquility to Gao’s family and the neighbourhood he lives in,” added Huang.

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Mask rules apply to condos about apartment hallways, said Leung.

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British Columbians are now required to wear masks in all indoor public places, including apartment buildings and condo hallways, according to the latest guidelines from the government. But a Richmond-based property manager said it’s challenging to implement the policy.

As part of the new measures aimed at curbing the second wave of COVID-19, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry revealed last week that violating B.C.’s new mask mandate can result in a $230 fine.

Aaron Leung, an agent with a Richmond-based property management company, said his company has put up notices in common areas in the apartment buildings and condos that his company oversees, but he has been getting questions from residents.

“Some people asked me if the provincial mask mandate policy applies to hallways in condos and apartment buildings because when the policy first went on the government’s website, it didn’t specify (at least in the English version),” said Leung.

The Chinese-language version of the policy posted to the government website specifically states masks are required in multi-unit residential buildings, but the English version doesn’t say anything

“We understand that the government needs to come up with policies quickly to curb the recent spike in numbers, but we hope the instructions from the government could be more detailed and clear.”

What also makes the mask mandate difficult to implement, said Leung, is the fact only police officers have the authority to issue the $230 fine; strata councils and property managers aren’t allowed to do that.

“If people who refuse to wear masks enter the common areas of the apartment buildings, strata council members need to contact RCMP officers. When they finally get through the line, the violator may have already left the building,” noted Leung, adding that for complexes that don’t have on-site property managers, it’s even more difficult to keep track of violators.

At retail stores or restaurants, security guards can tell visitors to wear a mask or they’ll be denied entry, explained Leung.

“But residents or tenants have the right to enter their buildings without permission.”

If a resident encounters a maskless person, Leung recommends they report it to the strata council and not confront the violator directly.

“However, luckily, most residents in Richmond are very collaborative and aware of this policy.”

Over 100 new cases

Richmond’s new COVID-19 cases numbered in the triple digits for the second week in a row.

Between Nov. 19 and Nov. 26, there were 128 new cases in the city, as reported by the BC Centre for Disease Control.

The BCCDC typically updates case counts by health service delivery area on Thursday afternoons (updates will be posted to RichmondNews.com).

This brings the total number of cases in Richmond to 854 since the start of the pandemic.

The previous week’s new cases (spanning the period Nov. 13 to Nov. 19), 244, was the highest reported in Richmond so far.

Mask requirement at stores questionable

The BCCDC notes that not all COVID-19 cases are tested and reported, meaning that the virus can be circulating undetected in the community.

School exposures Exposures continue to pop up in schools across Richmond.

According to Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), five schools in the city have been flagged for possible exposure.

There were possible exposures at Hugh Boyd secondary (Nov. 25 to Nov. 26); Steveston-London secondary (Nov. 24 to Nov. 26); R.J. Tait elementary (Nov. 18 to Nov. 19 and Nov. 23 to Nov. 24); Richmond Secondary (Nov. 24 to Nov. 25); and W.D. Ferris elementary (Nov.

20).

The health authority maintains a list of possible school exposures on its website.

Schools are added to the list when VCH feels they have been unable to contact everyone who might have been exposed directly.

Richmond residents who need to be tested for COVID-19 can go to the new testing site located in the JetSet parking lot, 5911 North Service Rd. near the airport.

The site is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily for drive-through only. Anyone who needs to walk in to be tested can go to Richmond Hospital.

—Richmond News staff

Masks are now mandatory at all indoor public locations in B.C., under a provincial health order. However, it’s unclear who is supposed to enforce that policy at stores. Nono Shen photo

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Masks may be mandatory in grocery stores and other retail sites in B.C., but it’s unclear who is supposed to enforce that policy.

Richmond shopper Steve Fairbairn said he encountered three people shopping at a particular grocery store recently not wearing masks — despite a prominent sign stating “Face covering required” at the entrance, where a security guard was standing.

Fairbairn said he inquired at the customer service desk why the security guard was not enforcing the policy and was told only store managers could ask customers to a wear mask. The security guard doesn’t have the authority to do so.

The Richmond News has reached out to numerous large chains including Save-On Foods, Wa-Mart, Costco, T&T and London Drugs regarding their policy of enforcing the mask mandate but none chose to reply.

A manager at a local independent grocery store told the Richmond News the security guards at her store are expected to deny customers entry if they adamantly refuse to put on a mask.

“For children and seniors who don’t

have any face covering, we will provide them with a mask. But for people who don’t comply with those regulations intentionally, they will be denied entry to the store,” said Coonie Huang, at Supermarket 2000 at Continental Shopping Centre near Aberdeen Centre.

She added that people with medical exemptions to the mask mandate are encouraged to carry a doctor’s note with them.

However, she noted that despite there being a provincial mandate, who is expected to confront an uncompliant customer depends on store policy.

Huang added it is also unclear who is expected to issue the $230 penalty.

Huang shared a notice provided by the Continental Shopping Centre’s management team earlier this week saying that “masks are mandatory, violators are subject to $230 fine.”

“Although we received the notice from the mall’s management team, we are confused regarding who is allowed to issue the penalty,” said Huang.

The guidelines from the provincial government aren’t solid at the moment. We hope to be given more clear guidelines shortly.”

In fact, only the RCMP have the authority to actually issue a $230 ticket for violating the mandate in Richmond.

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Business Excellence Awards take flight online Go2Girl, Little Fox Bakehouse Pacific Coastal Airlines inducted into Hall of Fame recognized for excellence On Thursday, Nov. 26, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce hosted its 43rd Annual Business Excellence Awards.

Of course, this year nothing is “business as usual.” Rather than the usual gala dinner, the event gathered the business community in front of their computer screens to celebrate the outstanding achievements of local employers.

Twenty-eight finalists were cheered on, in 10 categories. MC extraordinaire Fred Lee kept the energy high, as he broadcast the event from Trinity Western University’s Richmond City Centre campus. At points, capacity was reached on the livestream, at the “sold-out” virtual event.

Chamber chair Brian Corcoran shared that he has attended every event since joining his law firm in 2005. Though this year was a unique

experience, “as a business community, we should be very proud of everything we have achieved.

These awards are just a small acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication of each and every nominee.”

The first order of business for the event was inducting Pacific Coastal Airlines into the Hall of Fame. Resilience was on the mind of Quentin Smith, the airline’s president, as he accepted the award, “as a community, we’ve stayed strong and we never give up.”

Community-focused Pacific Coastal is a steward in many B.C. communities, but has called Richmond home for over 40 years.

Indeed, this year, the central focus of the BEAs was resilience, and working to overcome the many challenges of 2020 together.

The Young Entrepreneur of the Year and New Business of the Year Awards were awarded to La Toya Olson of Go2Girl Services and Eric Ho of Little Fox Bakehouse, respectively.

Though on the surface their businesses look very different, both entrepreneurs made an audacious change in starting their business, and each put a lot of focus on developing their teams, and giving back.

La Toya Olson began Go2Girl Services while struggling as a single mother.

In short order, her eagerness and professionalism had made her the go-to Jill-of-all-trades for a growing client base.

Now, Olson is proud to employ many others and help them along their own path to well-being.

In her acceptance speech, Olson thanked her “community and family

and the people who believe in and support [Go2Girl].”

Already thinking of paying-it-forward, she said, “I can’t wait to continue giving back to my community.”

Similarly, Eric Ho made a drastic change to begin his business.

Having worked for 13 years as an electrical engineer, Chef Eric decided to return to a lifelong passion: baking!

Now a Red Seal Pastry Chef, he established Little Fox Bakehouse in Richmond in 2019. Accepting the award, Ho said, “Thank you Richmond for supporting us so much, especially this year.

Your support has also enabled us to support our full team throughout the pandemic; that’s seven full-time jobs.

This is only the beginning for us. We will continue to grow and bring our passion every day.”

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RAPS bags two awards, Geocycle wins Green

The Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) distinguished itself in two awards categories – Business Leadership of the Year and Association of the Year.

The organization impressed the Chamber’s team of independent judges through its rapid growth and professionalization.

Keith Lietke, board member for RAPS, shared, “in the past several years, we’ve upgraded every aspect of our organization to ensure the highest standard in what we do.

“We have grown from a small not-forprofit to one of Canada’s largest and most innovative animal organizations.”

Lietke also focused on the debt the organization owes to its hardworking staff and over one thousand volunteers, who enable the organization to give back, because “sometimes investing in animals means investing in people too.”

Geocycle builds a greener future One man’s trash is another man’s… ce-

ment? Yes! Geocycle, a Larfarge Canada subsidiary, is building a greener future out of our waste, and that work made them the 2020 Green Business of the Year.

The production of cement is a highly energy intensive process, and has historically been fuelled by fossil fuels.

By using co-processing, the $25 million facility allows for the replacement of fossil fuels with waste materials.

In 2019, Geocycle diverted about 70,000 tonnes of waste from landfills.

What’s more, replacement of about 50 per cent of the fossil fuel use at the Richmond Cement Plant will result in a reduction of approximately 20 per cent of GHGs. Jonathan Moser, the company’s head of environmental and public affairs accepted the award.

“At Geocycle, we’re making the most sustainable building materials on earth,” he said.

Having recently made a net-zero pledge, the company is “working toward a zero-waste future.”

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RHN CPA have been providing accounting services in B.C. for nearly 70 years, headquartered right here in Richmond.

As the 2020 recipient for Workplace of the Year, RHN CPA has a focus on their team baked into their DNA. In their mission statement, they include the words “to provide our employees and owners with meaningful careers that include flexibility and opportunities for success.”

When the nature of work changed in March (the middle of their busy season), RHN had already put processes in place to allow staff to continue working from home. Throughout the pandemic, the firm has continued to invest in their team, and hasn’t needed to lay off a single staff member.

John Nagy, a principal of the company, accepted the award on Thursday.

He emphasized the organization’s pride in its employees, and CPA students, who train at the firm.

Said Nagy, “In the last three years, we have had 100 per cent pass rate on all of our students who have written the CPA exam.” Indeed, exam results for 2020 were

released the following morning and RHN CPA was proud to share that their record is now four years.

Transoft Solutions makes inroads as Innovative Enterprise of the Year You may not have heard of Transoft Solutions Inc. but whenever you leave your house, they’re making your life easier.

They specialize in software for the aviation and civil infrastructure industries.

Their flagship product, AutoTURN, allows engineers to simulate bicycles on design plans, allowing an easier design of Complete Streets transportation networks that can safely include bikes.

Now, the company has 30 innovative software products that are helping to move people and goods around the world.

Milton Carrasco, the company’s CEO accepted the award on Thursday, and says the key to their success has been “rigorous software development and quality assurance process.” To continue the spirit of innovation, “every year, Transoft donates in excess of a $1 million dollars in software to students at universities, so that they can work with state-of-the-art technology.”

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Trio of Business of the Year awards handed out MindRight Counselling & Consulting, Scene Ideas and Foreseeson Technology took the top Business of the Year awards The Business of the Year Awards are divided into three categories: Small (1-10 employees), Mid-Size (11-50 employees), and Large (51+ employees).

Manj Bath, whose MindRight Counselling & Consulting took home the Small Business of the Year award, has seen demand for their services increase throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bath said, “we’ve always been there for people who need therapeutic support, and that has been so prevalent in this current COVID-19 dynamic.”

Their professionals have continued to provide in-person support, but have also pivoted to provide tele-help to patients across Canada, meeting the growing demand.

Scene Ideas is a staging rentals and custom scenery shop, originally created to meet the needs of our local events industry.

They were awarded the Mid-Size Business of the Year award. In 2020, they

have fought to keep doors open, and quickly pivoted to become a manufacturer of PPE and physical barriers.

Isaac Kinakin gave a moving acceptance speech calling on everyone “who knows anyone in the live event industry to support them in any way possible.

So many people out there are in trouble and on the verge of collapse. They are smart, dedicated people. The first to close and the last to open up again.”

The last award of the evening was Large Business of the Year, awarded to Foreseeson Technology Inc. The company employs over 90 Richmond workers in their manufacturing and distribution services. Its founder, Sung Ub Moon, accepted the award, saying “this year is a really tough time for every business, every organization.

Some cannot survive.

“The future is unclear. One thing we can be sure about: We are here now.

“We will go through this tough time, no matter what. Be strong. You all deserve this award.”

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History offers ‘path to understanding’

divided politically can learn to get along better, citing the example of the deep divisions south of the border between Trump and Biden supporters.

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Sometimes it’s good to tune out from the world...

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Baking to thrive Nono Shen

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Richmondite Angela Cao didn’t know how to use a stand mixer before the pandemic, but now delicate macarons, mooncakes, trays of chocolate chip heart cookies and loaves of homemade bread are rolling out of her oven daily.

And her once-empty kitchen shelves are now filled with kitchen mixers, cake pans and other baking tools.

“The baking process demands focus, which helps me to find solace. And it’s gratifying to make delicious food for my family,” said Cao, who works in the financial industry and used to devote an excessive amount of time and energy to her career.

Then COVID-19 hit. Now, with fewer clients and no commute, she spends more time with her family.

“I might not be able to control what’s going on in the world right now, but I am in control of what dishes I want to share with my family tonight. Sometimes it’s good to tune out from the world and spend time enjoying the present moment.”

The pandemic has been the source of great suffering for many, but the social isolation and time spent at home has also created opportunities, said Cao, who is not only baking for the first time but also reflecting on what she wants in life.

“I have been incredibly close with my friends and family members. What we need right now isn’t luxuries, but creating sweet memories with loved ones,” she added.

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Andy Liao has always had a “profound interest” in history — and if it hadn’t been for a global pandemic, he would have gone to France and Belgium this past summer to learn about Canada’s contribution to the First World War. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, his August trip, which he earned through a Vimy Foundation essay competition, was cancelled.

“History offers a path to understanding human nature — really deeply from a historical context, whether it’s wars or analyzing different time periods and different civilizations,” he said.

Liao is one of two Richmond students to receive the Beaverbrook Prize — it was also awarded to Olive Tao.

Instead of spending hours commuting and in meetings, for example, he’s taught himself how to cut down a 30-foot tree in his backyard and fix his own toilet.

To apply, he had to write two essays, one on a painting and the other on the impact of war on the environment.

And it hasn’t been all about chores.

Audiobooks are one of his newly found pleasures and Yan is proud to say he’s just finished listening to 10 million words.

Meanwhile, Yan’s five-year-old daughter learned how to ride a bike. Now they ride their bikes together to get exercise and reset their minds during the pandemic.

Finally, and somewhat surprisingly, Yan is happy to report an emerging social life thanks to just getting to know his neighbours.

“Lots of kids live in our neighbourhood, and some of them even go to the same school. Before the pandemic, other parents and I didn’t have a chance to get to know each other since we were all busy dropping our kids off and going somewhere. Now we have more time to talk with each other. We feel more connected,” added Yan. Search Thriving for full story at Richmond-News.com

Liao, who is in Grade 12, plans to study psychology, but he emphasizes the importance of integrating history, literature and philosophy into any science-based discipline like psychology.

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Jimmy Yan, the project and information officer at Access Pro Bono, an organization that provides legal services to people who may not otherwise be able to afford them, is also seeing the benefits of living a simpler, more pared down life.

“I spent almost a month cutting down the tree. I started with baby steps (which included hours of watching online tutorials and researching tools), but after finally getting it done, I am proud to say I can tick another thing off my bucket list,” said Yan.

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Liao said he was encouraged by his history teacher Farah Meralli at Burnett secondary to apply for the Beaverbrook prize.

Liao believes that by studying history, literature and philosophy, people who are

“Being able to learn from a historical context and also a literary context or philosophical context, we as humans are able to make better decisions and be able to understand multiple perspectives,” he explained. “That’s really important because at times we’re stuck in our own mindsets by the way we were taught when we grew up.”

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News of a woman who went missing earlier this month and was later found dead in Stanley Park hit the Chinese community particularly hard, said Aaron Han, a member of Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations (CACA), a Richmond-based organization.

According to the woman’s son, Alger Liang, his mother had struggled with mental health, and his dad took eight months off work to care for her. Liang also expressed gratitude to the many people who helped in the week-long search for his mother.

of free GPS tracking bracelets to people with medical conditions in Richmond.

“These bracelets aren’t only helpful for assisting family members in finding their loved ones more easily but also in benefiting older adults with cognitive conditions.”

After sharing the idea with others from the local Chinese-speaking community, a sponsor approached Han offering to donate dozens of GPS bracelets. The tracking devices are now available to anyone with a doctor’s note at Unit 3025, 8888 Odlin Dr. until Dec. 20. Some people who dropped by to pick up the bracelets also opened up to share their struggles with Han.

“It’s heartbreaking to hear stories like this.

I received messages from friends saying if the mother were wearing a GPS tracking device, perhaps this tragedy could have been avoided because volunteers could have found her in time,” said Han.

“One woman in her 70s told me her husband was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, which turned her life upside down. Her husband has attempted to commit suicide because he is tired of battling cancer all the time. With the help of the bracelet, she can now figure out her husband’s location,” said Han.

As a result, Han’s organization has launched an initiative to hand out dozens

For more information about the bracelets, contact Fiona Zhang at 778-317-6613.

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The program intended to keep the Canadian economy running could be hurting it in some cases, according to a Richmond business owner, who said he couldn’t get his employees to return to work because they are collecting CERB. Dazhong Wang, owner of a stone fabrication company next to Ikea, said he has “begged” his employees to come back to work or even work shorter hours, so he can get projects completed.

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“There were 700 applicants at the first stage, now it’s narrowed down to 100 for public voting now,” explained Lucas.

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“It was a very lengthy application process. If I win, I would do bigger production runs and release other lines.”

Just about every morning, Lanna Lucas wakes up in her Steveston home at around 2:45 a.m., invariably in a cold sweat.

It’s the only way, said Lucas, she can juggle her three jobs — a single mom of a five-year-old boy, a self-employed documentary researcher and running her year-old gourmet brown butter business.

Lanna Lucas with her brown butter cubes.

“I’m lucky that I’ve always worked from home, so it allows me the flexibility. I can’t make the butter here though; I had to remove myself from that process to make it work.”

Thinking back to how it started, Lucas said she just kind of “stumbled into the product” at a Christmas party in 2017.

“I recipe-tested from my house in Steveston, then I got a development team to help me scale it,” said Lucas.

“But my employees found that collecting $2,000 a month from CERB is more enjoyable than working at the construction sites,” said Wang.

And it’s the latter of the three endeavours that’s propelled her into the semifinals of the nationwide Total Mom Pitch Competition, with the chance to win $30,000 worth of funding.

“I have too many big projects piling up, but I couldn’t find people to work for me. And some of them told me they wouldn’t be back until I am willing to pay them under the table (in cash). Unfortunately, I don’t have enough cash. I am almost running out of cash.”

Lucas is now hoping the rise of her business — called Hunter Browns, named after her son — in its first year will spur Richmondites to vote for her to get her into the finals next week.

Wang said his isn’t an isolated case. Many factory owners hiked wages and offered free meals as a bonus to lure workers into keeping their production running.

“I don’t sleep. I simply have to (get up at that time) to juggle them all,” laughed Lucas.

Taiwo Aderemi, an economics professor at KPU, challenges Wang’s claims and argues that most people who can earn a net income of $3,500 or more do return to work — despite being eligible for CERB.

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However, that’s not the case for low-wage earners, said Aderemi.

For low-income earners, particularly those in vulnerable sectors where the risk of contracting the virus is high, more of them prefer to remain unemployed, reduce their risk of exposure and rely on CERB; they will go back to work when things get back to normal, said Aderemi.

For instance, B.C.’s minimum wage is at $14.60 per hour. A full-time low-skilled worker will earn a net income of about $1,964 per month after-tax, Aderemi explained.

“So you are given two options, the first is earning CERB at $2,000 with less risk exposure to COVID-19.

The second is going back to work and earning $1,964 monthly, or a bit higher or lower, and exposing yourself and your family to COVID-19,” said Aderemi.

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Ordering takeout has become the new normal due to the pandemic, but it has also “desensitized” the amount of work done by the people in the food industry, according to a Richmond YouTuber.

Wilson Lee, of Richmond, launched a new food show series last week titled The Secret Sauce, which focuses on the struggles and successes of running a restaurant.

With the show, Lee said, he hopes to inspire and give more information to people who are struggling in the food industry as well as those just entering the business.

When he first started out as an ice cream shop owner, there wasn’t a lot of information about running a restaurant. Lee hopes his series will

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Lucas admitted farming out the production of her new product was an uncommon route for a business start-up, but recognized, with her researching role and bringing up a five-year-old on her own, “it was the only way.”

Lucas said she only found out about the competition while attending a seminar, when one of the participants, the Total Mom CEO, happened to mention it.

fill in this gap.

“We have a manufacturer, who makes it and packages it. We started with really small runs, 10 cases, then 20 cases, then we gradually worked up to pallets.”

Hunter Browns pre-made brown butter is now sold in 23 stores across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, mainly is specialized gourmet outlets.

The voting for the semifinal stage was set to close on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

said he realized while doing research that many people were suffering from food insecurity.

With many pandemic restrictions in place and more people ordering through food delivery apps, people are “desensitized” to food in general when they lose the experience of eating in a restaurant, he said.

“Realizing there is such a big problem in the marketplace made me want to do something about it since I’m in a position to help,” said Lee.

“Chefs and owners of restaurants dedicate their whole life and passion in creating food for people and during this time it feels like their efforts are being underappreciated.

“All the (revenue) from the series will go to three organizations – Food Banks Canada, Feeding America and Breaking Bread – to hopefully feed 10,000 people.

“I hope I can show what these people are like behind that curtain to the kitchen and before and after the doors are open.”

“The series will not only educate and entertain, but there’s also this serious mission we’re standing behind now.”

While the eight-episode project was originally a “behind-the-scenes” look at the restaurant business, Lee

The series airs every Tuesday for eight weeks.

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Dead Letters Office inspires theatre show Who knew there was such a thing as a Dead Letters Office?

The office is a branch of Canada’s postal services where workers try to find the intended recipient of a letter that otherwise cannot be delivered or returned to sender. It’s also the inspiration for a theatrical performance about finding connection.

“We’re really hoping this project will bring a sense of connection, excitement and creativity right to the audience’s homes,” said Keely O’Brien, a Richmond artist and one of the show’s co-creators.

The Dead Letter Office, a virtual performance by O’Brien and co-director June Fukumura, aims to fill the social interaction gap many have been feeling acutely during the pandemic, explained O’Brien.

Also, like the office itself, the artists plan to actually mail out letters to audience members as part of the show.

The co-directors of Popcorn Galaxies — a A scene from Vancouver-based experiThe Dead Letter mental theatre company Office.

— got the idea to integrate a “snail mail” experience into their performance after learning about this office.

“Our work at Popcorn Galaxies includes audience participation and engagement so we hope we can reconnect the community in some way during the pandemic,” said O’Brien.

“It’s a challenging time and we can’t access arts and culture the way we did before, so we need a little bit of brightness in our days,” said O’Brien, adding that it has been difficult for people working in the theatre industry to get together because of the pandemic restrictions.

Audience members who watch the performance will receive a personalized letter from the directors after the show. Those audience members will also be prompted to write to other audience members.

The Dead Letter Office is one of four performances taking part in an annual showcase called The Array, which is hosted by Upintheair Theatre.

The showcase will take place Dec. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets for the performance, visit www.PopcornGalaxies.ca.

The free performances, available via Zoom, will feature local musicians and entertainers performing holiday favourites, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

The event is part of the Steveston-wide Winter in the Village celebrations. This year also includes live caricature drawings of participants watching on Zoom by local cartoonist,

Cartoon Katie. Drawings will be mailed out afterwards.

For more information and to register, visit www.historicsteveston.ca.

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The Fiat Spider.

Fancy winning a new sports car to round off what has been a challenging year for all concerned?

Youth soccer club Richmond FC has that very possibility waiting for you, after it was donated a $35,000, 2019 Fiat Spider by Go Columbia Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram. For the cost of a $20 raffle ticket, your name could be in the hat for the draw at the end of December.

Proceeds from the raffle will go towards defraying the cost of soccer programs at the club, which has, like most youth sporting organizations, been unable to pull in any revenue to speak of this year.

“We sure picked a heck of a year to expand our programming — when the COVID-19 lockdown hit in March, our spring

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season was cancelled, but Richmond FC, as a club, has shown incredible community spirit to pull through during these tough times, not only intact, but surging,” said RFC’s executive director, Marius Roevde.

“Unlike many clubs, we avoided laying off staff and provided full refunds to all families for the absent spring season, covering all processing costs, because we felt it was the right thing to do...”

For information on how to enter, email Raffle@Richmondfc.ca and include your full name and mailing address and the number of tickets you would like to purchase.

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In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, Richmond’s minor hockey association has decided to remain in “phase 3” of sports play.

That means that thousands of Richmond Jets youth hockey players will just practice within their own club and within small cohorts within their age group.

Jets president Eric Bernal told the Richmond News that the club was “playing it safe and trying to do our part to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Richmond.

“Hockey continues to be a safe activity and so far we have not had any issues whatsoever.

“The City of Richmond has done a

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On Nov. 25, the Jets’ board approved a move to phase 3 practices only and form internal cohorts of four teams maximum, in order to play inter-squad scrimmages within the same team and have the ability to request a goalie from the same cohort only.

Practices are being limited to 22 participants and one “COVID coordinator.” The city is allowing the club to use two dressing rooms only, with one room for goalies and one room for coaches.

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Most youth sports in the city and, indeed the Metro Vancouver region, continue to play only within their immediate cohorts or in small bubbles.

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SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #209-3900 MONCTON STREET

2 bedroom at Hamilton Village Phase 2 - East: Now Selling the highly anticipated second phase of the Hamilton Village master planned community! Phase 2 - East offers the same style and value as Phase 1 in a larger, 2-part building with 85 homes anticipated to be available for occupancy in 2023. Phase 2 - West will launch next with 140 homes.

Live at the center of it all and come home to stainless steel appliances, forced air heating and cooling, sleek modern interiors and your choice of two designer colour schemes. Phase 1 sold out in 4 months, don't wait to book your private appointment to come explore our sales centre with a full two-bedroom display home.

Live in the heart of Steveston in this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite, with hardwood floors, quartz counters and large and sunny West facing 337 sq ft deck! Everything is literally at your doorstep: artisanal shops, transit, restaurants,pharmacy, Fisherman's Wharf and boardwalk, Save On Foods, Community Ctr, Garry Point Park and so much more. You won't need your car, but it comes complete with one parking and one storage locker. Love being in this small 9 unit complex above retail.

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #610-5311 CEDARBRIDGE WAY

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #204-12088 3RD AVENUE

Priced at $539,900 Gloria Andrews 778.892.7712

SUB-PENTHOUSE spacious 2 bed + den unit has beautiful MOUNTAIN views and features OVER-HEIGHT 10" CEILING. OPEN CONCEPT kitchen has S/S appliances & functional island, then blends into the living + dining room! Master bedroom features a walkin closet into a beautiful ensuite. A/C, in-suite laundry, 1 parking+locker also included! STEPS away to Richmond Oval, T&T, Fitness World, Rona, TRANSIT, restaurants + 5 minute drive to Richmond Centre.

Amenities include indoor pool, gym, sauna, lounge+MORE.

Priced at $638,800 Howard Hu 604.377.7182

Priced at $799,000 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

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.

Priced at $999,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

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 $1,988,800 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #203-23233 GILLEY ROAD

Large corner two bedroom and den unit with huge wrap around deck in Hamilton Village phase one. Featuring a state-of-the-art amenity space with pool, gym, hot tub, and multi-purpose room, plus a communal garden and courtyard patio perfect for summer barbeques. At Hamilton Village, you're steps from high street shopping, public transit, and a walkable village life, all connected to peaceful trails.

Priced at $678,800 Gloria Andrews 778.892.7712

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This home has been nicely updated over the years, laminate flooring, hardwood, painting, vinyl siding, nice cedar deck and newer roof.

Spacious lot 61 x 117 = 7277 sq. ft. Private back yard and close to all amenities. Could build new home of 6191 sq.ft. $1,358,000

604-782-2053 | taussem@glaciermedia.ca

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 57OO MONCTON STREET

604-273-2828

Website: www.richmondbcrealty.com

SOLD 5313 Westtmiinstter Avenue

Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, nicely updated throughout, private backyard, lot 5,500 sq ft and 2,366 sq ft of living area.

www.haroldshury.com email: hshury@telus.net

$1,200,000

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ELEGANT CLASSIC LUXURY MINI MANSION $2,988,000

13988 34 AVENUE, WHITE ROCK

White Rock luxurious 10,203 sqʼ Mansion on 1.07 acre in upscale neighborhood. Executive life style w/class & taste. Modern living perfect for entertainment. AC. Smart-home system. Private landscaped backyard w/covered 1127 sqʼ patio & surround sound for big screen entertainment, out-door kitchen has blt-in gas cook-top, oven & sink. Gathered around the fire-pit to watch a movie or sing along. Heated pool w/dramatic water feature in beautiful private backyard.

BEST BUY IN TOWN NEW LISTING

$2,388,000

STEVESTON WATERFRONT BEAUTY $1,788,000

207-6160 LONDON ROAD

8117 CANTLEY DRIVE

8 years young executive 3,312 sqʼ mini-mansion in convenient No 2 & Blundell area. Close to shopping, park, transit & schools. Bright 100ʼ x 70ʼ corner lot. Triple garage. Separate cooking area in larger gourmet kitchen opening up to huge family room. 5 bedrooms + den + media room. Formal Living (16ʼ high ceiling) & dining rooms.

5 ½ baths. Solarium. Gated security. Featuring AC & HRV, Radiant Hot water heat, light-weight concrete upper floor & more.

COMMERCIAL ZONED NEAR COSTCO $5,500,000 1/2 ACRE

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 en-suite 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!

RIVER GREEN TOWNHOUSE NEW LISTING

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!

$998,000

OVAL VILLAGE PENTHOUSE W/ ROOFTOP GARDEN $1,880,000

1701-7468 LANSDOWNE ROAD

“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 in-suite 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.

QUEENSBOROUGH WATER FRONT LOTS $2,388,000

BUILD YOUR COMMERCIAL BUILDING RIGHT AWAY 9471 BECKWITH ROAD

103-5177 BRIGHOUSE WAY

83 SOUTH DYKE RD, NEW WESTMINSTER

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.

Prestigious "River Green" in Oval Village. 1,393 sqʼ 2-bdrm, 2-bath+ den 2-Level townhome. 10' ceiling. living/ dining & open kitchen on main. AC + Miele & Subzero appliances. 2 parking + locker.

5-star resort amenities (lap pool, sauna, steam, hot tub, gym, theatre, virtual golf, music & study room, pool table and more! New laminated wood flooring; new paint. 24-hr concierge + shuttle bus to Richmond Centre.

Developersʼ & buildersʼ ALERT! Water front View property in convenient Queensborough siding onto Howes Street amongst new family-oriented homes. The northern 22,608 sqʼ portion has a potential of rezoning to 4 or 5 compact lots (as per OCP) plus a bonus 1.175 acre water lot allowing maintaining & operating a marina for boat moorage at the southern portion of the property.

THE "CLASSIC" 2,005 SQ.FT.

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

SUBDIVIDABLE IN CITY CENTRE

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PRICE E ATION AT ML FARM LAND 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.

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.

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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1103-9188 Hemlock Dr $678,000 Welcome to Cressey’s Hamptons Park: Casuarina. This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bath corner unit feels like home with hardwood floors, expansive windows and separated bedrooms and baths. Wonderful kitchen with s/s appliances, gas stove, large island with granite countertops. The well-maintained building includes a caretaker, 2 guest suites, bike storage, courtyard with BBQ, lounge, indoor pool, hot-tub, steam shower, sauna and exercise room. Fantastic location that is close to transit, shopping, easy access to Vancouver and Anderson Elementary and MacNeill Secondary. Ideal to live in or for investment. Visit 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=nE9FN9u6U4X

D L O S 422-4742 Blue Heron Way $364,900 Welcome home to Peregrine South located in Tsawwassen Shores Master Planned Community! This junior 1 bed home features a functional floor plan. Peregrine South offers exclusive access to The Nest Clubhouse, a 3000 sq ft amenity building including a exercise facility, kitchen and dining area, living room with fireplace, meeting room, billiards, and an outdoor fireside lounge overlooking a park.

Vancouver, YVR, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, the US Border and BC Ferries are all mere minutes away. No Foreign Buyer Tax, No Speculation Tax, No Empty Homes Tax! Sales center open by appointments everyday except Fridays from 12-5pm.

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215 9283 GOVERNMENT ST. BURNABY

35-15450 Rosemary Heights Cres. $949,000 Location, location! Duplex style end unit in The Carrington with master on the main floor. This is a true end unit with no one to one side which makes this unit beautifully bright! Backyard is south and side is west.

Quiet spot away from the traffic with a nice open view to the front.

Located right near loads of visitor parking this one is a prime choice location within the lovely complex “The Carrington” Unit features new flooring throughout, fresh paint & new hot water tank. 19+ complex located close to Morgan Creek Golf Course and a quick jump onto Hwy 99! MASTER ON THE MAIN! In ground sprinkler system installed by the owner. Amenities include, a gym, outdoor pool and hot tub, clubhouse, guest suite & tennis court. Lovely adult community in Morgan Creek!

$468,000

209 7471 BLUNDELL RD. RICHMOND

D L O S 154-8600 Lansdowne Rd $449,000 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

Resort like living in Sandlewood by Polygon! Fabulous 1 bedroom + open den/flex with spacious dining and living room.

Kitchen with ample of cupboards & counter space, gas range + pantry. Living Rm with cozy fireplace and sliding doors that leads to a private balcony that is perfect for your outdoor entertainment. Large bedroom with a walk-in closet & a 5-piece ensuite. The convenience of in-suite laundry and secured parking! Outstanding amenities including a first-class clubhouse with deluxe gym, yoga room, outdoor pool/hot tub, sauna/steam room & even a mini golf centre! Great central location within walking distance to the Lougheed Skytrain Station & Mall, Parks & Trails. Rentals allowed and Pets are welcome. Call today or a private or virtual viewing!

$4669,0000

This Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 full bath suite is what you’ve been waiting for! Features engineered hardwood floors in entrance, living & dining rooms, updated bathroom rooms & updated fresh white kitchen. East facing private/treed balcony perfect for your outdoor enjoyment. Convenience of in-suite laundry & secured parking. Well managed complex.

Centrally located, walking distance to Richmond Centre, Canada Line, Restaurants, Library, Minoru Park & Swimming pool. Available for private viewings.

Hope you and yours are keeping well!

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#110-6068 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4

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NEW PRICE

$549,000

PENTHOUSE WITH LOFT 1170 SF, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS

$2,438,000

HUGE 15,194 SF LOT / BUILD 5808 SF

NEW LISTING

ASSIGNMENT SALE HAMILTON VILLAGE 2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE

Popular Sunnyvale in Central Richmond offers tremendous value at $469/SF. Rarely available Penthouse unit with high ceilings in the living, dining & kitchen. Almost 1200 SF of spacious living area with loft/bedroom set up and 2 balconies. Excellent open floor plan with rectangular rooms & updated with recent paint & commercial quality laminate hardwood floors, 3 yr old stove & washer & brand new dishwasher. Convenient central Richmond location close to Blundell & No 3 Road. Within walking distance to Palmer High School & Currie Elementary School. Ready to move in anytime!

Rarely available! Over 1/3 acre lot in the prestigious Maple Lane subdivision! This amazing property sits on a huge 15,194 SF (0.35 of an acre) private lot in a quiet park-like setting. The split level family home is approximately 2544 SF and has 4 large bedrooms, den, huge living and family rooms, 2.5 bathrooms, wood & gas fireplaces and double garage. Fantastic SE facing backyard also has tall hedges for increased privacy and the landscaping has been well-cared for over the years.

Great property to personalize, hold as an excellent investment or to build your new dream home that’s 5808 SF! All this that’s just steps to Maple Lane Elementary School, buses & shopping. Steveston-London Secondary catchment.

Imagine all the amenities of being on a Cruiseship or Resort but in the comfort of your own home.

Ready for occupancy this Adult Lifestyle complex can provide 3 meals a day, afternoon coffee and evening drinks without stepping outdoors. This corner Penthouse unit was the 1st unit to sell originally and is the only unit that has offers high ceilings in the living room. It has a bright South East exposure with a large covered balcony and is one of only 6 – 2 bedroom units that was available. This 2 bedroom 2 bath unit has upgraded Fisher Paykel Fridge & dual door dishwasher, radiant hot water heating with 855 SF living area and access to signature dining room, coffee shop, bar, hair salon, swimming pool, therapy pool & hot tub, spa, gym, 60 seat theatre, bistro and various lounges for you to enjoy. Located just minutes to all the shops and restaurants at Queensborough Landing (Walmart, Tim Hortons, Lowes + much more). Convenient location with easy access to North Delta, Surrey, Burnaby, New Westminster & Vancouver.

#311-7800 St. Albans Road

7680 Glacier Crescent

#408-23100 Garripie Avenue

PARK VIEWS

ORA 2 BDRM CONDO

$1,189,000

$685,000

Rarely available! Amazing value with this air conditioned 2 bedroom, 2 bath concrete condo in the popular ORA complex with a huge outdoor patio space.

Unique flexible layout has 2 entrances AND 2 kitchens with maximum options to LIVE inside, WORK or RENT out 1 or both sides. Great for anyone who wants to live and operate their own business legally within the same space. Features an excellent 983 SF layout, oak hardwood floors, Kitchenaid SS appliances, gas cooktop, quartz countertops, floor to ceilings windows, insuite laundry & 1 parking. Great 6 yr old complex w/ huge gym, indoor pool, steam room, sauna, squash court, lounge and central courtyard. Fantastic loc across from the Oval with direct access to T&T Supermarket, restaurants, pharmacy & more…

5575 Mcrae Street

#5018-5511 Hollybridge Way

SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL $24/SF

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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 ranging from 700 SF to 5500 SF at a reasonable cost. Access to a huge executivestyle 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. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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Don’t miss this one. Open park views from this updated 5 bedroom & 3 full bathroom with 2016 SF living area. Rare find with bedroom & full bath on the main floor. This home has been well kept and loaded with updates.

Updates include: 3 yr old Furnace & Air Condition unit, 7 yr old roof, Maple kitchen cabinets with quartz counters & stainless steel appliances, 3 updated bathrooms all w/quartz counters & laminate floors in the living/dining/ family rooms. Bonus extra long driveway for 4 more cars or RV. Located just minutes to all the shops and restaurants & Queensborough Landing (Walmart, Tim Hortons, Lowes + much more). Convenient location with easy access to North Delta, Surrey, Burnaby, New Westminster & Vancouver.

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WOW! OCEANFRONT 2 BDRM CONDO

This amazing 2 bedroom SE CORNER OCEANFRONT condo overlooks all of English Bay and offers totally UNOBSTRUCTED WATER VIEWS! Features large picturesque windows to the south, huge house-sized rooms, white kitchen with Sub-zero fridge, updated main bathroom, powder room, insuite laundry, 1279 SF of spacious living, 1 parking & 1 locker. This unique share ownership co-op is located right on the Beach, next to the entrance of Stanley Park and just steps to fine restaurants, coffee shops & all the convenience of west end living. Well maintained building is perfect for owner occupiers who are 16+ and offers a huge common rooftop deck w/ BBQ area, newly refurbished lobby & elevator.

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Move in anytime into this 921 SF, 2 bedroom + large den & 2 bathroom condo in Central Richmond across from Richmond Centre Mall. Just 10 years old this unit offers floor to ceiling windows with North rooftop & West city views. Paloma 2 built by Regent International is in a prime location just steps to shops, restaurants & public transportation.

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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RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty & RE/MAX Anita Chan Realty - * #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond BC V7B 1B4

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APPLE GREENE

$409,000

$799,000

ADORABLE & AFFORDBALE 212-8760 No. 1 Road

IN THE HEART OF 'THE VILLAGE' 112-4211 Bayview Street

VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS $945,000

WOODWARDS AREA $2,498,000

MILLION $$$$ VIEWS 60-11491 7th Avenue

BUILDER ALERT Eastman Road

Meticulously maintained by original owner this ʻlightly lived inʼ 1 bedroom & den (or easily converted to 2 beds) is a pleasure to view. Beautiful custom-made maple kitchen with clever pull-outs for maximum space and storage. Choice location near transit & shopping plus complex boasts resort-style amenities.

ON THE 10TH GREEN!!

5106 Cedarr Springs Drive

THE VILLAGE

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Terrific 2 bedroom and den garden apartment with HUGE covered patio – perfect for pets. Den is the ideal office with beautiful built-ins. Bathrooms boast heated floors, some smart customization in the kitchen, fridge with water & ice maker, fresh paint & spotless condition. Steps to the waterfront!

Awesome detached home ‘front row view’ on the Tsawwassen Springs Golf course.

Quality build, 2,186 sq.ft. and a floor plan flexible for all your needs.

Newly Listed $1,599,900

TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT

Blackwood Manor #311 - 1442 Blackwood St

Updated move-in ready one bedroom.

Central White Rock. Walk to shopping the beach and more. Newly Listed $299,000

www.eleanorsytan.com

“Richmond & Westside Specialist”

ELEANOR SY TAN

Cell. 604-802-1696

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Of the Gulf Islands & North Shore from this remarkable waterfront townhome in sought after Mariners Village. Professionally renovated it boasts a gorgeous sky-lit ʻGreat Roomʼ with custom-built kitchen, engineered hardwood floors throughout & 2 baths.

Large deck to watch the boats go by from. Stunning.

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.

www.AnnePiche.com

sutton group - seafair realty. 550 - 9100 blundell road, richmond, bc v6y 1k3

HELEN PETTIPIECE 604.341.7997

6004-263-8800

www.helenpettipiece.com

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106 - 8020 RYAN ROAD Richmond ~ $259,000

BRITANNIA #105-12911 Railway Avenue $635,000 Big Bright Beautiful 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom garden level apartment. Stylish and well laid out floor plan, offering over height ceilings throughout, 2" blinds, modern laminate flooring and designer wall colour. Interior features open plan living/dining room, bright white kitchen and separate laundry/utility room. Master bedroom, with spacious en-suite bathroom can accommodate KING size bed. Steps to the river boardwalk and a short stroll to Steveston Village. Voted Metro Vancouver's BEST community in 2020.

Very affordable leasehold complex called Bristol Court located South of Steveston and walking to South Arm Community Centre. 3 bedrooms, 11/2 baths bright and spacious facing the garden. Complex had recent updates roof, exterior walls, re-piping etc. Well run complex. Across the Richlea Square, Fresco, Kin’s Farm , restaurants etc. Maples Lane elementary school very convenient.

8611 NO. 3 ROAD Richmond ~ $1,988,800

ADMIRAL'S WALK #210-7631 Steveston Hwy

Broadmoor area big lot wide frontage and deep lot in a central location.

House is 70 years old but still livable.

Close to 12,000 square foot lot.

ATTENTION BUILDERS: Built your dream home. Few minutes to mall, recreation center, Minoru Park, Library.

Five minutes to the train etc. etc.

ADULT COMMUNITY

$369,000

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Seafair Realty

30 Years

Amazing Value for prime location. Looking to downsize without compromising on SPACE. Come check out this charming 1 Bedroom and Den ( could easily convert to second bedroom) 1 .5 Bath apartment in one of Richmond's premier Adult communities. Located on the quiet side of the building, this home has large master bedroom and spacious living and dining room, with views of the luscious inner garden, and winter vistas of the North Shore Mountains. Highly regarded, and well managed Strata the community offers RV parking, Recreation Room, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Garden Plots, and Guest Suite rental availability. Ideally located close to Broadmoor Shopping Centre, transit routes to Ironwood Plaza, Richmond Centre and Skytrain.

BRITANNIA #305-12911 Railway Avenue NEW LISTING

$659,000

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Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in desirable BRITANNIA. Conveniently located on the waterfront boardwalk, and just a short stroll the Steveston Village. Efficient floor plan with separation of bedrooms for added privacy, both bedrooms are a good size and master has large en suite bathroom. Well maintained by current owner interior features open plan living / dining room, with laminate flooring, spacious kitchen, with upgraded appliances, and separate laundry/ utility room. Great complex, well managed Strata, and pets are welcome too!

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#402-789 W. 16th Avenue Vancouver $599,000

9611 Williams Road Richmond 7921 sq.ft. lot Investment Opportuity 66x120 lot

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SOLD 412-2960 Princess Cres Coquitlam TOP floor with vaulted ceilings

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DRAKE, Joan Carole Joan Carole Drake, aged 88, a long time resident of Richmond, BC, passed away November 19, 2020 due to complications of COVID 19.

Joan was born October 21, 1932 in Gretna, Manitoba and was the youngest of seven girls. After the war most of her family moved to BC, and settled in the Vancouver area. She married Colin Drake, a handsome, suave New Zealander on September 2, 1967. They welcomed their son, Trevor in June of 1969.

Joan worked in the banking industry for many years before marrying Colin and having Trevor.

After marrying, they settled into a home far out on the Westminster Hwy, where they raised their son, and Colin became an avid gardener.

Joan was a very active volunteer and was one of the original drivers for Meals on Wheels. She later volunteered at the SOS Thrift Store in Steveston.

After Colin retired they moved to Steveston, where they loved to walk the dike and dine at Dave’s Fish and Chips most Friday nights.

Joan was an amazingly selfless woman, who always put others before herself. She always had a kind word for everyone. Her laugh could light up the darkest of rooms. She loved her son with her whole heart.

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SURETTE, Anne June 13, 1933 - October 12, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Anne Marie Surette announce her peaceful passing on Monday, October 12, 2020, at the age of 87 years. Anne was born in Lavigne, Ontario, daughter of the late Siméon and Antoinette (Bureau) St-Georges. Anne married her late husband Arthur James Surette in 1978 and for many years ran a successful landscaping business in Richmond BC. Anne was a long time resident of the Ukrainian Village Of Ivan Franko, retirement home in which she was an active participant in all of their community events. She was full of fun, adored music and singing, always a joy to be with.

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Anne was predeceased by her husband Arthur Surette in 1999. She is survived by her sister Aurore Venne (Lucien) Verner, Ontario. Anne was also predeceased by brothers and sisters: Marie Audette (Siméon) Markstay, Rita Desforge (Alexis) Sudbury, Joseph St-Georges (Réjeanne) Welland,Gérard StGeorges, Lavigne, Fleurette Desforge (Aurèle), Garson, Henri St-Georges (Lucille), Garson, all residents of Ontario. Anne will always be lovingly remembered by her close friends Steven Symchyck (the kid) and Nadine Taylor, Lois Hyatt and family, Dawn Bolitho and Bob Boudreau. With special thanks to all of the staff at Fraserview Intermediate Care Lodge for their compassionate care.

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LEGAL First Notice of Tax Sale Auction Rural Municipality of Alexander

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