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Do we really care about the elderly?

There’s light at the end of the tunnel

I do not have a friend or relative in a long- term care home in B.C., but like the families of those who have died in 2020, I am getting tired of the provincial updates continuing to offer condolences, but little in terms of information as to why the deaths continue unabated and what is being done to try and stop them.

The end of one year and the start of the next is always a time to reflect.

Dear Editor,

Seniors in long-term care account for 70 per cent of the 901 deaths recorded to the end of 2020.

However, the focus on actively improving the safety of long-term care home residents does not seem to have materialized.

Instead, forbidding extended families from seeing each other seems to dominate the attention of B.C.’s health minister and health officer.

But forbidding family members from visiting their loved ones does not seem to have stopped the deaths and has definitely made life less worth living for the long-term care residents.

Calls from the homes and the provincial seniors advocate for same-day daily testing for all staff

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going into these homes has been continually ignored. The quick test may not be as accurate as the other tests but surely it is better than nothing.

Focussing on the care actually received in the long-term care homes and ways to improve the level of staffing in terms of numbers and training (this will probably mean ending the accepted practise of making profit out of the care of the vulnerable elderly!) would seem to me to be a far more likely way to address the deaths from COVID-19.

Do we, as a society, really care about the elderly?

Maybe we could take a leaf out of the book of the COVID-19 hero Milan Kljajic, at Richmond’s Kiwanis Towers, where there has not been one case of COVID-19 out of 400 residents (oldest 97, average age 76), in great part due to his efforts and ”extraordinary care and love,” according to one grateful resident.

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Dear Editor,

After the year that it’s been, reflection this year is different than most.

To say it’s been a year marked by challenges would be an understatement.

However, it’s also been a year marked by humanity. In the face of a common challenge, we have come together as a community to play an active role to help overcome it.

People have shown support for our local health care heroes by following public health orders, saluting the front lines each night from their balconies and actively making donations

in support of Richmond Hospital Foundation‘s COVID-19 Response Fund and Surgical Restart Campaign, along with other important health initiatives.

The kindness people have shown at this time of heartache and hardship for so many shows that the joy of giving can be felt even in the most difficult of times.

As we look ahead to 2021, we still have challenges ahead, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

While the pandemic will eventually end, let the spirit of togetherness remain.

Chad Pederson

Board chair Richmond Hospital Foundation

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Are we up for the challenge?

Dear Editor,

There was a program on television which asked views to finish the following sentence: The year 2020 has been...

I couldn’t help but participate.

Needless to say, 2020 was the year of the global pandemic, which was not only a health crisis but brought with it an economic crisis and an illustration of society’s social injustices. I also recalled various media platforms referring to the global crisis as the “great awakening” or the “great pause” or “reset.”

Along those same lines, it didn’t take me long to finish the sentence. I came up with this: The year 2020 has been...exactly what the world needed. Of course, I say this with much due respect to the frontline workers and people whose lives were dramatically affected by the pandemic.

The year 2020 laid bare for us the fact we play a role in the world’s deep seated and disturbing problems. The gaps of inequities are too wide. The many systems we have in place are broken. It has many

flaws and doesn’t work for most people.

It’s unevenly distributed. It’s responsible for great destruction.

And woven into the fabric of these systems are people’s lives and many are caught in its webbings.

The problems are not news. We’ve all heard about them. The problem is that not enough of us have paid enough attention or taken strong enough action. That’s why I believe we are complicit. It doesn’t mean we are bad people. We just didn’t think it affected all of us — until recently.

We are intrinsically linked in the landscape of humanity but failed to see. It’s why the global crisis is exactly what the world needed.

We all ought to take a deep breath now and think deeply about what to put back into our lives. We should pay attention to people outside of our own circles.

However, if only a small segment of the population do that, we won’t likely see the positive change we need. This is much like herd immunity, where we need

75 per cent of the population to be inoculated. In the same way, we need 75 per cent of the world to pay attention, be better and do better.

Whether we come out of this global crisis as a more evolved species or not remains to be seen.

We can’t and shouldn’t go back to the way things used to be.

Otherwise, the problems of the past will only exacerbate the problems of the future.

What we need to put back into our lives is more people; different people... not more and more different things for ourselves.

The idea is to look out for one another as a means of expediting human evolution towards a collective consciousness of equity and dignity.

This, I believe, is our greatest challenge if we want to live in a better world going forward.

Ben Mejillia

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Please wear bright clothes Dear Editor, The tragic pedestrian fatality while crossing No. 2 Road at Andrews Road on Dec. 26 prompts me to write this letter.

Further south on No. 2 Road is another crosswalk, but this one has flashing amber lights as well as amber strobe lights to advise drivers of someone wanting to cross the road. The one at Andrews Road has nothing.

We need the same at the Andrews Road crosswalk. If a driver is not familiar with this area, there is absolutely no indication of this crosswalk’s existance, or that a pedestrian wishes to cross at this location until you are practically on it, especially in the dark.

Finally, if a pedestrian is wearing dark clothing, it is extremely difficult for a driver to see you. Please wear something bright at night so you can be seen by drivers.

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Shooting not linked Two pedestrians hit in to Surrey slayings separate collisions Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The shooting of a teenager in Richmond last week is not connected to the gun-related fatal incidents in Surrey a few days before.

Richmond RCMP confirmed to the News the incident that sent a 19-year-old male to hospital last Tuesday night had nothing to do with the two fatal shootings in Surrey.

Asked if the Richmond victim was known to police, a spokesperson for the RCMP confirmed he was, but clarified that they don’t suspect there to be any ties to organized crime or the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.

The News reported last week how Mounties were called around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 to Jones Road, just north of Blundell and No. 3 roads.

Officers arrived in the area to find the victim bleeding from what appeared to be a gun-shot injury.

The lone victim was then taken to hospital where he has since been released, and is expected to recover from his injuries.

“Through the course of the investigation, we have learned that the shooting was targeted, and suspects have been identified,” said Const. Kenneth Lau said last week.

“Therefore, there is no ongoing risk to the public.”

Anyone with information about this incident or video surveillance in the area is being asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca, quoting file number 2020-35460.

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Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2021 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 7464, 7480, 7500, 7520, 7540, 7560/7580 and 7600 No. 1 Road DP 18-829236 - 1132865 BC Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of 30 townhouse units at 7464, 7480, 7500, 7520, 7540, 7560/7580 and 7600 No. 1 Road on a site zoned “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the front yard setback along No. 1 Road from 6.0 m to 4.5 m.

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Two separate vehicle collisions sent two pedestrians to hospital just four days apart in the last week of December.

A female pedestrian passed away at Richmond Hospital after suffering serious injuries from a vehicle collision shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26.

She was hit as she was crossing at a marked crosswalk at the intersection of No. 2 and Andrews roads, just south of Steveston Highway.

A floral tribute was placed at No. 2 and Andrews roads. Facebook photo

In a separate accident, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Buswell Street and Westminster Highway around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

Const. Kenneth Lau, spokesperson with the Richmond RCMP, said road conditions are not ideal during this season and people need to be “extra careful.”

The elderly pedestrian was taken to hospital with “serious injuries,” but is expected to survive, according to Richmond RCMP.

“As a driver, when you approach a marked crosswalk or intersection, please take the extra measures to give yourself more reaction time,” said Lau, adding that pedestrians need to also use marked crosswalks and take extra caution when crossing the road.

Drivers of both accidents remained at the scene and alcohol and speed did not appear to be factors in the collisions.

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The former Mountie was born and raised in Vancouver and joined the RCMP in 1979.

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Sgt. Peter Thiessen, Richmond RCMP’s first full-time media spokesperson, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Dale Carr, Thiessen’s fellow RCMP officer and friend, took to social media to announce the passing of Thiessen, who died in his Summerland home with his family at his bedside.

“It’s with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Sgt. Peter Thiessen (rtd),” said Carr in a Twitter post, adding the hashtags “cancer sucks” and “great friend.”

Thiessen worked in Leduc, Alta., before returning to the Lower Mainland with the Port Mann Freeway Patrol and then the Langley detachment.

Peter Thiessen He is survived by his wife and four children.

Thiessen is described by fellow RCMP officers and journalists as “a great person,” “always so helpful to reporters” and a person who always treated others “with respect and fairness” in his

Later on, he moved to the Richmond RCMP and became the department’s first, full-time media relations officer and worked his way to become the senior media relations officer with the BC RCMP E Division.

Thiessen worked with the RCMP for 30 years in Metro Vancouver before retiring in 2014.

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Mounties are appealing for information after three suspicious fires were set at the same residential building in central Richmond.

While the cause of the fires has been deemed suspicious, the motive for setting them is unknown, according to Richmond RCMP. It’s also unclear if the fires are all related.

The fires were all set at a residential building on Arcadia Road, between Lansdowne Road and Westminster Highway, over the past month and a half.

The first incident occurred near midnight on Nov. 18, when a small appliance fan being used to air out the building was set on fire. The fire “did not appear to be accidental or electrical,” Richmond RCMP said.

Then, in the early morning hours of Nov. 19, in the building’s open underground parkade, someone set a 20-foot boat ablaze.

Richmond Fire-Rescue responded to both incidents and the fires were quickly put out, Mounties said.

The third fire was set on Dec. 30 in a stairwell of the building, which was extinguished by a resident before Richmond Fire-Rescue arrived.

“The multiple fires have been unsettling for residents of the building, as you can imagine,” said Const. Kenneth Lau, Richmond RCMP spokesperson, in a statement.

“But we know that someone out there has information that can assist us and rapidly advance these investigations so we can identify the persons involved and hold them accountable for their actions.”

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Monday, January 18, 2021 – 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: Bylaw 10219

1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10218 (RZ 18-818420)

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

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How to obtain further information:

• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

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Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Parking Structure Townhouses (RTP4)”, to permit development of 22 townhouse units and two secondary suites with a common parking structure access via Spires Road.

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• 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/2021.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/2021.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 January 8, 2021 and ending January 18, 2021.

Applicant/s: Westmark Developments (Camosun) Ltd.

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to a new site specific zone titled “Low Rise Apartment (ZLR43) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, to permit development of a fivestorey multi-family apartment building over a parking structure accessed via McKim Way.

• By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, members of the public and applicants are not permitted to physically attend Public Hearings at this time. As an alternative, you may provide written comments in advance of the meeting, or participate in the meeting remotely via telephone, instead of attending in-person.

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

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• 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 • 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.

Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office

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“As situations evolve and under the direction of (VCH) medical health officers, outbreak control measures are adjusted to protect the safety of residents and staff,” the health authority added.

A COVID-19 outbreak at a Richmond long-term care home has infected 36 residents and three staff members, but the situation “can evolve quickly,” stated Vancouver Coast Health (VCH).

An outbreak was first declared at Minoru on Dec. 21, in the 1 East unit of the facility. Then, on Dec. 27, an outbreak was declared in the 3 West unit.

The outbreak at the 250-bed Minoru Residence — near Minoru Boulevard and Westminster Highway — expanded to the entire facility on Dec. 31 after more cases were identified.

As of Dec. 31, the entire facility has been under outbreak restrictions.

The case numbers for the outbreak are current as of Jan. 3, VCH told the Richmond News in an emailed

“VCH recognizes the concern families have when a COVID-19 outbreak is declared, and we want to

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Vaccinations will be completed at all long-term care facilities in Richmond by the end of this week.

More than 16,000 vaccines are expected by the end of the week with new shipments coming weekly, according to the province.

This includes residents, staff and essential visitors, explained Meena Dawar, Richmond’s medical health officer.

The first vaccine in Richmond was given to a long-term care worker on Dec. 22.

Other top priorities include those working in emergency rooms and intensive-care wards, Dawar explained at the Richmond Community COVID-19 Task Force.

The priority for the first vaccines were to facilities where there were large outbreaks, for example, Minoru Residences and Fraserview Intermediate Care Lodge, Dawar said.

The Pfizer vaccine arrived in B.C. two weeks early in mid-December, she said, and VCH received 2,000 doses in the first week.

Assisted living facilities and independent seniors homes will be vaccinated later.

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After an outbreak is declared, positive cases are isolated and all staff and residents are tested and monitored, VCH said. Infection, prevention and control practices are carried out, and the health authority directly communicates with the families of those affected.

VCH told the News on Saturday the facility is currently closed to new admissions and transfers. All visitation, with the exception of compassionate visits at the end-of-life, are suspended until restrictions are lifted.

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VCH will then start vaccinating seniors in the community after facilities are covered — most likely still in the first quarter of the year — starting with those older than 80 and moving down in age by increments of five years.

Eventually, COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be set up in the community.

It appears the vaccines that are currently arriving should be effective also for the new strain of the COVID-19 virus, which was detected on Vancouver Island in late December.

“The vaccine should work — at least at the moment, there is no information that the vaccine will not work on the new strain,” Dawar said.

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“My faith compels me to care for my neighbour.”

Richmond pastor Christoph Reiners was in no doubt where his priorities lie when asked for his reaction to churches in the Fraser Valley continuing to scoff at fines and flout public health orders by offering in-person religious services.

Reiners, of Our Saviour Lutheran Church on No. 4 road just south of Westminster Highway, totally understands parishioners’ hunger to worship, especially on a Sunday.

But his overwhelming desire to look after everyone in his community, not just his immediate congregation, has handcuffed his church to primarily offering virtual services only during the pandemic, give or take a few, socially distanced ones in their parking lot last summer.

And Reiners said he and many of his colleagues have “grown a little tired of churches protesting the suspension of in-person

gatherings, or worse, of those defying the orders.”

“think about the people who’ve lost loved ones.”

He also pointed out that practising one’s faith doesn’t need to be restricted to one day of the week, as pointed out recently by a certain Dr. Henry.

“My wife, who’s the (executive director) in a care home, had a staff member who lost her husband to COVID. There’s also people who’ve lost their work, their businesses.”

“I think it was really irresponsible (for the offending churches to offer in-person services)…we know that in-person gatherings increase the chances of spreading (the virus),” Reiners told the Richmond News, adding that he has also been offering evening live-streamed services.

“Churches are not exempt from the rules and I think it has been a mistake to paint this as a human rights issue.

“Bonnie Henry said in statement that if we understood our faith only be limited to Sundays, then we’ve misunderstood it.”

As far as Reiners knows, everyone in the faith community in Richmond has been abiding by the public health orders, which currently prohibit in-person services.

“I have been in touch with (other churches in the area) and I know one or two are not

Reiners said his church has been livestreaming services since the beginning of the pandemic in March, although not always with 100 per cent success.

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Social gatherings in Richmond on Christmas Day resulted in 32 tickets for various COVID-19 violations.

The tickets, from illegally serving alcohol to hosting a large gathering, were handed out at three separate events, explained Supt. Will Ng, Office in Charge of Richmond RCMP. Twenty tickets were handed out at an event held at a closed commercial unit, which Ng called an “illegal drinking establishment,” where there was a large gathering.

The 20 tickets went to 19 individuals for contravention of a food and

liquor serving premises order, failure to wear masks in an indoor public space, and abusive and belligerent behaviour at a social gathering, Ng elaborated.

The second incident was a large gathering, reported as a noise complaint, which resulted in 11 individuals being ticketed for not complying with an officer’s directions.

In a third incident, a homeowner was ticketed at a private residence where a number of families and households had gathered.

Virus hits police, fire Six Richmond RCMP officers and three fire fighters are off work because of COVID-19.

“We had a bit of a disaster just the other day, it didn’t work at all.

happy,” added Reiners.

“But we can’t put everything to a vote.

What matters the most is that we keep everyone safe; my first responsibility is towards my parishioners, the public and to people who work here.

“It has not always been easy” If people continue to complain and protest, said Reiners, they should pause to

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“We’ve had to rise to the challenge and, to be honest, it has not always been easy,” he said.

Two RCMP officers tested positive and four are self-isolating out of precaution, while one fire fighter tested positive and two are in isolation.

The emergency personnel weren’t infected on the job, explained both the fire chief and Ng. Police assist at YVR Richmond RCMP have been asked

by Transport Canada to help at Vancouver International Airport with the new orders, coming into effect Jan. 7, whereby in-coming travellers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

If they don’t, they will have to go to the federal quarantine facility on Sea Island, Ng added.

“But having to stream for a little while — although it’s sad that we can’t come together to worship — isn’t that bad.”

In the meantime, Reiners and a large number of local, fellow faith leaders sent a letter of solidarity and support to Henry and B.C. health minister Adrian Dix. To read the letter, go to Richmond-News. com/opinion.

Weekly COVID cases inch up There were 104 new cases of COVID-19 detected in Richmond in the last week of 2020 bringing the total number of cases in the city to 1,428 since the start of the pandemic.

Richmond numbers have been below 100 in the previous few weeks.

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Over the past week, the daily COVID-19 count in B.C. has been hovering between 400 and 600, with 428 new cases reported on Tuesday.

There were 367 people in hospital on Tuesday across the province with 77 in intensive care.

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Superstore worker contracts COVID; exposures on flights

An employee at the Real Canadian Superstore in Richmond has tested positive for COVID-19.

The company said the last day the employee worked at the store was on Dec. 31.

Loblaw Companies Ltd., the chain’s parent company, announced on its website that a staff member at the Superstore at 4651 No. 3 Rd. just north of Alderbridge Way, tested positive for the virus.

Vancouver Coastal Health has not issued a public exposure notice for the store.

“In these cases, we work closely with public health and follow their guidance to ensure proper notification of close contacts and required cleaning and sanitization in our stores,” stated Loblaws on its website.

Loblaws said it is publicly posting cases where employees test positive in its stores for transparency.

Six flights through B.C. have been flagged for COVID-19 exposures.

Flight exposures

The flights include: United Airlines 1641 (Dec. 30) from Denver to Vancouver; Air Canada 103 (Dec. 31) from Toronto to Vancouver; Swoop 407 (Dec. 31) from Abbotsford to Toronto; Air Canada 305 (Jan. 1) from Montreal to Vancouver; Air Canada 8625 (Jan. 2) from Winnipeg to Vancouver; and Lufthansa 492 (Jan. 2) from Frankfurt to Vancouver.

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The 2000 Harmony and Creativity Quarters with a “P” under the Queen start at $5,000.00.

Without the “P” they are only worth the 25 cents.

The 1969 Dime with a large date (the same size as a 1968 dime) is worth $5,000.00 for used, however the small date is only worth 10 cents.

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Covid-19 vaccination is one of the best ways to help protect you from getting Covid-19. In December, Health Canada authorized emergency use of two Covid-19 vaccines developed by two pharmaceutical companies – Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

Both vaccines utilize genetic material called messenger RNA (mRNA) to stimulate the body to make an immune response.

The mRNA vaccine technology is an innovative approach that allows faster development of vaccines compared to traditional vaccines. Under large-scale phase 3 clinical trials, both vaccines had shown to be 94-95% effective in preventing Covid-19. Two doses given 3-4 weeks apart are needed for full protection against the virus. However, these mRNA Covid-19 vaccines are not considered interchangeable meaning the same vaccine should be given to complete the two-dose series. Ongoing research and monitoring are being done to ensure safety and long-term effectiveness of these Covid-19 vaccines. There are still a lot to learn about the Covid-19 vaccines, so even after vaccination, continue to follow public health recommendations such as frequent hand washing, physical distancing and wearing face masks when required. For the most updated information on Covid-19 and Covid-19 vaccines, visit the provincial health authority website www.gov.bc.ca/covid19.

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Two people have been charged following an investigation into an alleged illegal gambling house in Richmond.

Thi Dung Le and Jordan Jackson Guy have both been charged with one count of keeping a gaming or betting house, according to Richmond RCMP. The investigation into the alleged gam-

bling house began in May, and police executed a search warrant at a property in the 10700 block of Finlayson Drive — near Shell Road and River Road — on July 2.

us to organized crime, these illegal gambling houses pose a risk to the public,” said Const. Kenneth Lau, Richmond RCMP spokesperson, in a statement.

Cash, poker chips and tables were among the “numerous items” seized during that raid, Mounties said.

“We do not want them operating in Richmond and will continue to actively investigate and target these suspected locations.”

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gambling house include vehicles and people who do not live in the neighbourhood frequently visiting a particular residence, staying late throughout the night, loud noises or sounds of people partying late at night, or social media advertisements of casino games being held at a residence.

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Chiropractic deals with every aspect of human performance and that all human performance is controlled by body chemistry. Our body chemistry is controlled by organs and glands whose job it is to make chemicals. All these organs and glands are controlled by the nervous system and the nervous system is protected by the bones of the spine. Then a subluxation occurs. (spinal bone out of alignment that damages the nerve)

A subluxation is a spinal bone over which the body has lost some of its control. The position of the bone irritates the nerves. Irritated nerves disrupt gland function. Improper gland function disrupts body chemistry. Disrupted body chemistry decreases performance levels.

instructions of the Will Maker. The executor settles the estate by paying out all the liabilities (funeral costs, debts and taxes) of the deceased, and also distributes the assets of the estate to the named beneficiaries. The Will Maker’s estate consists of everything he or she owned at the time of death (money and property), which will temporarily be transferred to the executor as Trustee (holder) of the estate. The executor normally is a family member or close friend, who should live near the Will Maker to be able to carry out the functions as executor, but could be someone outside the province. Make sure the executor you appoint agrees to act as executor. The executor may also be a beneficiary.

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Over the past few years, we have seen a number of companies start to apply specific limits to items such as luggage, pet carriers, wallets, foot wear and handbags. Most often this limit is $10,000 in all and subject to specific perils.

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Density needed ALR properties see for rapid transit jump in assessment Maria Rantanen

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Richmond city council has suggested densifying the Railway Avenue corridor so it could support rapid transit.

But city staff caution that the necessary density would be greater than that of No. 3 Road in city centre and it would be up to TransLink to decide whether or not to bring in light rapid transit.

Up until the late 1950s, there was a tram that travelled through Richmond from Vancouver, ending in Steveston.

More than a year ago, council asked staff to look at the possibility of densifying the corridor (it was on the agenda for Wednesday’s planning meeting, after the News’ print deadline).

The densification scenarios, to support rapid transit, that city staff created in their report would result in 77,000 more people living along the Railway Corridor — increasing the entire population of the city by 30 per cent — and would include buildings up to 12 or 15 storeys high at key intersections.

This type of densification would necessitate making changes to the regional growth strategy of the Metro Vancouver 2040 plan, something that would require regional buy-in.

“City Council does not have the authority to increase the City’s population and employment projections if they are inconsistent with the (regional growth strategy),” the report to council states.

Furthermore, this level of density would encroach on single-family areas, and employment would draw from other areas that are designated for commercial and office use.

The staff report also notes Richmond’s city centre is a planned dense neighbourhood with community, cultural, recreational and social services while there are no such plans along the Railway corridor.

The recommendation from staff is to not do any more feasibility studies for light rapid transit to Steveston.

However, staff identified 18 sites with 189 lots that could be densified more than currently planned, and they recommend launching a public consultation.

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No Richmond property made BC Assessment’s 2021 list of the province’s 100 most valued, however, the worth of Richmond’s highest valued property jumped dramatically from last year.

The BC Assessment Authority pegged the property at 12777 No. 3 Road at $10.45 million, but its assessed value was only $136,850 last year.

The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom house sits on a 38-acre lot in the Gilmore area and sold for $9.5 million in 2018.

When asked about the jump, Bryan Murao, a deputy assessor with BC Assessment, said he cannot comment on specific properties, but the price change is likely related to farm classification. Properties can move in and out of farm classification, and it’s quite common for properties to have farm classification removed, he explained.

In second place is 12911 No. 3 Rd., a luxury home situated on 20 acres of private and gated land pegged at $9.691 million, down from $9.782 million last year. In an online description at priceypads.com, the

home is described as having English gardens on half of the 20-acre property and featuring a two-lane bowling alley above its six-car garage and an in-ground swimming pool.

Coming in third is 8500 No. 6 Rd., a semi-custom built home sitting on a 10acre lot, assessed at $8.474 million. Its assessment rose from just $128,432 last year. The dramatic increase may also be explained by reclassification.

All three properties are in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

It should be noted that assessed value and market price can be radically different as is the case with the most expensive house for sale in Richmond, at 9431 No. 6 Road, which is currently listed for $21 million, but the nine-bedroom, 11 bathroom mansion is only assessed at $4.26 million.

Assessments, which are currently in the mail, are intended to reflect a home’s market value as of July 1, 2020. Overall, assessments for single-family homes in Richmond are up about six per cent, while strata units are up about one per cent, according to BC assessment.

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If you have to remove hearing aids from your ears during the day, it is also better to put the hearing aids back on the charger. A simple rule is: If the hearing aids are not on/in your ears, they should be on the charger. The batteries will not overcharge and storing them in the charger will not decrease the overall lifespan of the battery.

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Calls for emergency integration when ambulances aren’t available for calls — this includes time spent at hospitals or on breaks. In October, ambulances were off the road for 445 hours and in November, 241 hours, according to BCEHS numbers.

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When Steveston resident John Roston fell down at home and required transportation to hospital, a fire truck and two ambulances with seven emergency personnel arrived at his home.

BCEHS didn’t provide the number of shifts missed because of vacancies.

However, Clifford pointed out paramedics often work overtime shifts on their days off — they work a four-on-four-off schedule of 12-hour shifts — including paramedics in Richmond.

In the end, he only needed two paramedics to get him on a stretcher and transport him.

“Fantastic service, but I did wonder what it cost Richmond,” Roston explained in a letter to Richmond’s mayor and council a few weeks ago. “The Ambulance Service billed me $100.”

In fact, the latest numbers from Richmond Fire-Rescue from November show the fire department attending 274 medical calls, which comprised 47 per cent of all their calls.

In his letter, Roston advocates for more integration between the city’s fire department and the provincially run paramedic service.

City Coun. Bill McNulty told the Richmond News Roston’s idea is nothing new — it’s something he tried to push forward about five years ago and got “pooh-poohed” by city staff.

Even allowing firefighters to administer Naloxone, which is used to resuscitate a narcotic overdose, was a fight, McNulty said.

But when the community safety committee reconvenes on Jan. 12 — after a nine-month hiatus because of the pandemic — McNulty plans to put the issue back on the table.

Community safety is his top priority, McNulty said and having emergency services available when they’re needed is “critical.”

His first priority is having fire and police on the street, not necessarily fixing minor issues like potholes. “…if you have a heart attack, I need to get somebody there and I hope you want me to get somebody there rather than fix the pothole,” McNulty said.

APBC sounded the alarm in December saying paramedics are facing increased burnout and taking stress leave as they are constantly working overtime and are currently dealing with the added pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clifford cites an example of a paramedic in the Lower Mainland who recently worked 68 out 76 days.

Megan Lawrence, public education director with Ambulance Paramedics of BC, is geared up to fight the spread of COVID-19. Photo submitted the city, and ambulance which is under the purview of the province.

Firefighters are “well-positioned” in the City of Richmond to provide life-saving medical interventions like CPR and managing airways, fire chief Tim Wilkinson told the News, calling them “value-added service” that they bring to the table.

If you have a heart attack, I need to get somebody there...rather than fix a pothole.

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Fire halls are located throughout the city to work best for Richmond, whereas ambulance stations are distributed to serve the province as a whole, he explained.

“Those things compete a little bit, but that’s where we can work together,” Wilkinson said.

“This layered service makes a lot of sense.”

When there’s a critical incident, “every moment counts,” Wilkinson added.

Last year, Richmond city councillor Carol Day initiated a letter asking the province to allow firefighters to perform basic paramedic duties.

In a report to council, Wilkinson pointed out firefighters could move from being a first responder — their current certification — to emergency medical responder.

A five-day course would cost about $600,000 in tuition and staff time.

However, as Wilkinson pointed out in his report, firefighters wouldn’t be able to respond beyond their current first responder training. This is the purview of the provincial ambulance service.

More paramedics needed, not better trained firefighters Troy Clifford, union president of Ambulance Paramedics of B.C., said having municipalities shoulder more emergency service costs adds to municipal budgets and downloads responsibility to local governments.

“That’s absolutely crazy amounts of work and that should not be allowed because that’s not safe,” he said.

The shift patterns are designed to allow paramedics to rest and recover, he added.

Time to rock the boat Day, however, argues since firefighters are already at the scene, they should be given extra training so they can help more.

“If we’ve got these firefighters ready, willing and able, why not give them the training and give them the ability to do the basics so we can make better use of our resources,” Day said.

Day said it must be “frustrating” for firefighters to want to do more and not be allowed.

The true cost of having more firefighters trained to a higher level will add up to more than just initial training, with a need for continuous recertification, equipment wear and tear and liability issues — the more calls they do, the more they put themselves at risk for liability, he said.

“They’re racing off to calls because they care — they want to help that heart attack victim, they want to calm down that person that’s having an incident and they can do that,” Day said.

Clifford said he understands municipalities are under significant pressure to provide services to their residents, but paramedic work falls under provincial jurisdiction.

“Times have changed — we need to connect the dots better,” she said.

“(The city needs) to put pressure on the provincial government if they have shortfalls in Richmond to provide those services or enhance them so that we have more ambulances,” Clifford said, instead of putting pressure on the fire department.

BCEHS told the News Richmond is a “coveted” location where many paramedics want to work, and, in fact, two new paramedics were hired in Richmond in September.

BCEHS calculates total number of hours

For Day, this is a waste of resources that the province should take advantage of.

McNulty said he’d like to sit down with BC Ambulance to talk about how far firefighters could go in their response at medical calls.

When he brought it up about five years ago, he said city staff didn’t seem to want to “rock the boat” at that time, but now might be better timing.

“It warrants another look, it warrants investigation,” McNulty said. “And if I’m proven wrong, I’ll be the first to admit I’m wrong.”

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A black box adorned with a painted skull and filled with treasure might be something you’d only expect to find in the movies, but a Richmond resident helped turn fiction into reality for two of his grandchildren.

Ken Frail, a long-time Richmond resident, got a call from his daughter asking if he could create an adventure for her sons, ages five and six, in November.

The request was simple — to make a pirate-themed treasure chest and bury it.

“The adventure was so much fun,” said Frail. “It was probably equally as fun for me to make the chest as it was for a couple of my grandsons to create the map and my other grandkids to find it,” said Frail.

“It was an absolute treat.”

Frail told the Richmond News that his two eight-year-old grandsons, from his son’s family, volunteered to create the treasure map for their younger cousins

Ken Frail (left) with two of his grandsons digging up the pirate treasure (above) that he buried for them to find. Frail said the “real treasure” was spending time with his family safely outdoors. Janice Frail photos who were obsessed in anything piraterelated including pirate treasure, maps and ships.

where the treasure was.

The “treasure chest” was made out of a metal box and filled it with recycled jewelry and other bits and pieces of unique findings.

“When the kids’ father told them the treasure should be where they were standing, the five-year-old immediately dropped to his knees and started digging … with his little green plastic shovel.

“On my birthday, I followed their map and buried the chest and two weeks later my daughter and her five and six-yearolds found it,” said Frail, adding that it took them about 10 minutes to figure out

While Frail wouldn’t divulge the location of the treasure to the News, he did encourage families to search for a treasure they hold a “deep value” in — family time.

“What grandfathers search for is to have an opportunity to have fun with their kids and grandkids … and we don’t really need a reason for it,” he said.

“The real treasure for me was being able to join in the thrill of imagination with my grandchildren.

“It brought a lot of joy to find the treasure, but the real treasure was to stay safe with my family members outside and to enjoy nature and each other’s company at a distance.”

Boy receives Christmas guitar from late father elves are or that they had been keeping the guitar for six years with the sole purpose of returning it to a little boy, Macklin was tearing up.

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A Richmond family had a Christmas they will never forget — thanks to a special gift from an anonymous Steveston elf.

Richmondite Erica Macklin found a gift, signed by “your Steveston elf,” sitting on her doorstep several days before Christmas. She put the gift under the Christmas tree and planned to ask her nine-year-old son Charlie to open it on Christmas morning.

However, when Charlie unwrapped the gift, Macklin recognized it immediately. It was a small, blue guitar, chosen and bought by her husband Paul seven years ago when Charlie was just two.

Charlie Macklin (above) received a guitar from an anonymous “Steveston elf” for Chrismas. The guitar was purchased seven years ago by Charlie’s late father, Paul (inset). Submitted photos

As a musician, Paul had hoped to teach Charlie to play the guitar someday and experience the joy of music.

But he never got the chance as he died in a workplace accident a month before Christmas in 2013.

Macklin said she couldn’t bear to look at the gift or give it to Charlie at that time, so she sold it on a Facebook bidding group.

But now the guitar has returned to them — along with a note.

“Dearest Charlie, you are growing up so fast and becoming such a sweet young man. The holiday elves couldn’t be prouder of you and your accomplishments. Santa Claus will be bringing your presents but for now here is an early one from your personal elves. We hope you will have fun with it experimenting and discovering the joy of music...You are off to an amazing start already as your father was a talented musician who played from the heart for family and friends,” the note reads.

“Your mama will recognize the guitar. We bought it for a purpose and kept it through the years waiting for you to grow up. It was always yours...

Hugs from Your Steveston Elf.” Having no idea who those Steveston

“It touched my heart at such a deep level. The fact that someone would hold onto this special guitar for so many years shows such a depth of care and compassion and love,” said Macklin, who later shared her story on the Community of Richmond Facebook group to express her appreciation for the unknown “Steveston elf.”

Her post has attracted hundreds of clicks, with more than 100 comments saying how beautiful this Christmas story is and how deeply it touched them. She said she had no idea the post would touch so many people and was grateful to give the Steveston elf recognition for their kindness.

Macklin said she still doesn’t know who the giver is, and wouldn’t identify them even if she did.

“I am incredibly grateful to our Steveston elf and hope that they know how special they are and how much they’ve made a difference, not only in our lives, but in the lives of so many others. Thank you for the most special gift that we will always remember,” said Macklin.

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Great Canadian Gaming Corp., which owns River Rock Casino & Resort in Richmond, has been approved for sale to a global investment firm, Apollo Global Management.

The B.C. Supreme Court approved the plan for Raptor Acquisition Corp., an affiliate of Apollo, to acquire the company’s shares for $45 (Canadian) a piece.

The original announcement in November listed the share price at $39 and es-

timated the total value of the company at $3.3 billion.

nadian shares will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Following regulatory approvals, it’s expected the deal will close in the second quarter of 2021.

As of Sept. 30, Apollo had globally held assets in the U.S., Europe and Asia worth about $433 billion.

River Rock Casino, along with other casinos in B.C., has been closed since mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a press release in November from Great Canadian, the casino group will keep its headquarters in Toronto and will still have a Canadian board of directors.

The City of Richmond, which gets 10 per cent of net revenues from River Rock, received almost $12 million less in revenue than it originally budgeted because of the closure. The city received about $2.7 million in revenue while it originally anticipated about $14.5 million.

Richmond’s River Rock Casino is about to be sold.

Once the deal is closed, the Great Ca-

The news release also states that Apollo has “extensive experience in the gaming sector” and its affiliates own companies in industries like gaming, healthcare, chemicals and aerospace.

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A lavender farm in Richmond is preparing to welcome visitors for the first time this spring.

If you are looking for a great way to spend a day outside without crowds, Lavenderland, a lavender field on Steveston Highway, might be the perfect place.

Lavenderland is scheduled to open to the public in June, 2021.

The farm will feature four kinds of lavender: SuperBlue lavender, Melissa lavender, Grosso lavender and French lavender.

Michelle Wu, manager of Lavenderland, told the Richmond News that it took her and her business partner five years to turn the field into a lavender farm.

Initially, they planned to open in 2020, but the pandemic forced them to postpone a year.

Steveston’s Budget shutting down Lavenderland is set to open on Steveston Highway in June this year. Photo submitted “Just imagine how calming it will be to stand in waves of purple flowers and breathing in the relaxing and soothing scents,” said Wu.

fun together with family members and dream of a better future,” said Wu.

Although Lavenderland hasn’t officially opened yet, some wedding couples have been taken a “sneak peek” of the farm.

Lavenderland is at 8460 Steveston Hwy. Admission will be $19 for adults and $12 for children under 18. There is no admission fee for children aged three and younger.

“We hope more people will come in this year to find peace in times of chaos, to be able to have

For more information, visit: https://www.lavenderland.ca/ copy-of-home.

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A family business in Richmond will close its doors this week after serving the community for 44 years.

Budget Appliances, at Moncton Street in Steveston, has been a staple in the village since 1977, but will serve its last customer this Thursday.

“We feel sad to go,” said Andrew Floreano, the store manager, adding that the sale of its warehouse in Surrey made it difficult to keep going.

Many people were saddened to hear the news of closure and took to Facebook to share their memories.

And some opined that Steveston is losing business diversity, hoping that it’s not replaced by another restaurant.

Floreano said they considered the timing is right since his dad, the store owner, is already in his 80s and is ready to enjoy his retirement.

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Cake in a jar Getting dressed up for virtual vending opens meetings to combat Zoom fatigue Valerie Leung

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For anyone in Richmond looking for a treat on the go, a pop-up cake jar vending machine has appeared in Aberdeen Centre mall.

“If I were teaching something like patterns or shirt design, I would try to dress in a way that could help them understand. When we were talking about colour or colour relationships, I would choose something that helped them make those visual connections,” said Pope, adding that his strategy is working.

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Jar cakes are sold in a vending machine. The Jar Bar/Instagram

The Jar Bar, created by owners of Just Cakes Bakeshop in Surrey, has opened its second pop-up shop on Aberdeen’s third floor.

Like its name suggests, individual jars filled with various types of cakes, including red velvet, double chocolate and Oreo, are being sold through a vending machine.

According to Raveena Oberoi, owner of Just Cakes Bakeshop, the idea of her unique pop-up business stemmed from “extra scraps” she had after baking at home. She put them into jars before selling them on her social media accounts.

She posted in an Instagram post that the vending machine idea was “heavily inspired” by other bakery-related vending machines around the world.

An instructor from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has been amazed by his students’ feedback since he started dressing up for his online classes. Now he is suggesting others do the same.

The ongoing pandemic and reliance on remote technology have turned homes into offices, making people shift away from work attire to home-wear.

However, Michael Pope, an instructor in the Fashion Program at Wilson School of Design at KPU, is still sorting through his wardrobe each morning to find the most appropriate outfit to teach his class, even though his students won’t see much below his head and shoul-

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But even if you aren’t teaching a lesson in design, Pope believes it’s important to take care of how you present yourself virtually.

KPU instructor Michael Pope has been getting sharp for Zoom lectures. ders. He didn’t actually expect his students to pay much attention to what he wore until he was overwhelmed with compliments.

It sends a message of respect to the person you are communicating with; it also changes your demeanour, said Pope.

“Even though you are sitting at your dining room table, your office or your spare room, you still have to create a professional atmosphere,” he added.

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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.

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Open concept living/dining. Gas FP. Pro-active strata: fully-rainscreened & newly updated courtyard. Lifestyle like the Flourist & boutique shops at your doorstep.

Walk to Trout Lake Park & community ctr, skytrain & restaurants on "The Drive". Lord Selkirk, Tyee Montessori & Gladstone catchment. Pets & rental friendly.

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.

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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!

4780 NO. 5 ROAD

A solid well-kept executive home, 3,072 sq.ft., lot size : 6,350 sq.ft. (52ʼ x 120ʼ), 4 bedrooms up and 2 bedrooms down. Bright and spacious, functional layout. Convenient location, easy access to Airport, Vancouver, Burnaby and highways. Close to shopping malls, restaurants & public transit.

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.

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POROHOWSKI, Karolina 1926 - 2020 FEDIUK, David Brian July 31, 1951 - December 30, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Fediuk on December 30th at Abbotsford Hospital. David is survived by his mother Susanne Fediuk, his sisters Deborah Stoner and Sharon Ceperley and brothers Thomas Fediuk and Donald Fediuk. He is predeceased by his father Michael Fediuk and brother Robert Fediuk.

Dave was born in Toronto, Ontario, moving to Richmond, BC as a teenager. David worked for many years at Richmond Taxi, both as a driver and as a dispatcher.

He was a very gentle man and will be missed by all who knew him.

It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved mother, Karolina, passed away on December 23, 2020.

She was predeceased by her husband Aleksander, her sister Stanislawa, her brother Mike, and her niece Teresa. She will be greatly missed by her children, Bill (Noreen), Mike (Sylvia), Helen and Mary; her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her former daughter-inlaw Doreen, and her extended family in Ontario and Germany also mourn her passing.

Karolina, a long-time resident of Richmond, was passionate about gardening. She spent many long hours lovingly tending to her many flowers, roses, and vegetables. Her yard was ablaze in vibrant colors during spring and summer. Her floral displays were not only appreciated by her family, but also by people passing by. As a gardener, Karolina was ahead of her times. She grew organic food even before her family knew what the term meant.

Every year she would grow Warba potatoes and rows of beets so she could make her traditional Ukrainian dishes: perogies and borsht. Her garden gave her so much joy!

Our Mom had such a profound impact on everyone who was fortunate enough to spend any time with her. We will miss her sense of humor, her radiant smile, her kindness, her great cooking and amazing faith. We will always treasure all the lessons and the gift of giving she passed on to all who met her.

GUSTAVSSON, Dianne Marie (MacDougall) January 4, 1964 − December 30, 2020 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dianne after a courageous two−year battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her in −laws, Carl and Jean Gustavsson. She is survived by her loving husband, Glen Gustavsson; and her wonderful daughters, Nicole and Heather. She was the cherished daughter of Mel and Fran MacDougall of PEI. She was a dear sister to Maureen Parker (Steve, deceased), Brian MacDougall (Judy), and Mark MacDougall (Dawna); and sister−in−law to Eric Gustavsson. Dianne was loving and loyal to her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from all across Canada.

Dianne grew up in the Maritimes, moved to BC in 1977, and graduated from SDSS in 1982. For 35 years, she was a loving and dedicated care aide for seniors at St. Vincent’s, where she made many lifelong friends. She was very involved in her daughters’ activities and especially loved watching their ice skating performances. In her spare time, Dianne enjoyed making crafts, taking family vacations and going on the "occasional" shopping spree with her sister! Despite our sorrow, we know that Dianne’s adventurous and caring spirit will live on forever in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the BC Cancer Agency.

A private family funeral will take place on Thursday, January 7, 2020. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of BC, in memory of Karolina, would be greatly appreciated.

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OWINS, Sylvia L. August 31, 1933 − December 14, 2020 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved mom, Sylvia Louise Owins, at the age of 87. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Mom was predeceased by her loving husband, Kurt Owins in 2008. She will be deeply missed by her entire family: son, Michael Rea; daughter, Linda Gray; grandchildren, Jacklyne Rea, Jesse Girgulis, and Shaelyn Rea; great−granddaughter, Juniper Rea Kervel; and a great−grandson on the way.

Mom had a vivacious personality and many close friends. Everyone who knew and loved mom will remember her great sense of humour and love of animals.

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is hereby given that various vessels, trailers, vehicles and other misc. gear located at the Steveston Harbour Authority, 12740 Trites Road, Richmond, BC, will be sold "as is where is" on January 20, 2021 to pay outstanding moorage and other charges.

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Lot 2− Fibreglass power boat on trailer; owner unknown.

Lot 3− Various netting and rope in totes; owned

by Alex Sinclair.

Lot 4− Large crane truck and associated crane components; owned by ALM2 Marine.

Lot 5− CAT V80C forklift; owned by ALM2 Marine.

Lot 6− Compressor; owned by ALM2 Marine.

Lot 7− Pile driving hammer; owned by ALM2 Marine.

Lot 8− Creosote lumber and other misc. items; owned by ALM2 Marine.

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