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EVs drain Stratas should install 220V plugs Who pays electricity for power? Dear Editor:

Re: “Richmond EV owner ordered to unplug vehicle,” News, July 22; “There’s no free ride for EV drivers,” Letters, July 29.

Dear Editor, Re: “Richmond EV owner ordered to unplug vehicle,” News, July 22; “There’s no free ride for EV drivers,” Letters, July 29. It’s great to see the increasing number of electric vehicles, but let’s not get carried away. They are forecasting electric shortages in many North American cities, including B.C. If we move from internal combustion to electric vehicles too fast, power outages will increase. We simply don’t have the electric capacity to handle more electric vehicles while many people are installing air conditioners to handle climate change, even here in B.C.

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Richmond now requires a 220V outlet at each parking space for new construction. Landlords and strata councils of existing MURBs should read the writing on the wall and install as many 220V outlets as possible now while the provincial government is providing generous ﬁnancial incentives. There are full details on our website, which you can ﬁnd if you search “Plug-in Richmond” on Google.

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Murray Wasylnuk was told to stop charging his EV. Photo submitted hicles, referred to in the article, have charging circuitry built into them that enables them to plug directly into a 220V outlet and allows them to recharge in a couple of hours rather than spending most of the day plugged into the 110V outlets that are in dispute now.

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Re: “Richmond EV owner ordered to unplug vehicle,” News, July 22; “There’s no free ride for EV drivers,” Letters, July 29.

Most Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) charge EV owners for the electricity consumed, most conveniently as a ﬂat rate supplement to the monthly rent or maintenance charge.

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EV drivers do indeed expect to pay for the electricity consumed in charging their vehicles at their residences, especially since the cost is usually in the $28 to $35 range per month, far less than gasoline.

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Further to T. Pope’s letter, I was wondering who is paying for the charging stations that are set up by the City of Richmond? Whenever I go by the Steveston Community Centre, it always seems to be the same cars that are being charged. The owners are either very heavy readers or are living in the area and getting free charging. As a taxpayer, I really do not want to be paying for the EV charges. As pointed out by T. Pope, no one is paying for the gas I put into my car.

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Still awaiting Golden performance for mental wellness RV park Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, Re: “City needs new RV park,” Letters, July 29, “Campers provide safe home: Nomad,” News, July 22. After the original RV park/campground closed, the city said it wanted to rebuild it in another location, beside McDonald Beach Park on Sea Island. And, it was going to have it ready for the 2010 Olympics, but the city didn’t follow through. Then, the city was going to build a replacement facility for the Richmond Rod and Gun Club at McDonald Beach Park after the Airport Authority let their other facility fall into ruin. Those plans didn’t happen, either. The section of land to be used was originally housing built in the in the 1960s, but was bought by the government for future airport expansion in the 1970s and bulldozed. After this, the airport authority donated the land to an environmental trust to look after it.

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“I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health, and not jeopardize my health and well-being,” is how she explained it. Simone Biles is an excellent role model because she shows the world that mental health defeats the biggest things like winning a medal at the Olympics.

Kudos to hospital Dear Editor, Thank you for the wonderful service at Richmond Hospital. A few weeks ago I was suffering severe stomach pain and my doctor advised me to go to the emergency department in Richmond. I arrived at 2 p.m., was in a bed at 2:15 p.m., had an injection for pain relief by 2:30 p.m., then lab work and a CT scan within the hour. I received a diagnosis, a prescription for antibiotics and was released by 5 p.m. Thank you to the nursing staff and Dr. Andrew Smith for the very comforting support I received.

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Furthermore, we need to recognize that staying healthy and being happy can change and make your life better, as you create positive values and goals for the future.

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Outburst nets charges Better water the police, the man allegedly turned violent.

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Richmond RCMP were called and ofﬁcers approached the suspect who allegedly assaulted two restaurant employees and two police ofﬁcers during the incident.

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A 30-year-old Delta man has been charged with mischief and assault after an alleged violent outburst at a Richmond McDonald’s last Tuesday.

Cpl. Ian Henderson, Richmond RCMP spokesperson, said the investigation is still on-going and “it would be inappropriate to speak to this apparent evidence (video) at this time.”

William David Scott Jolly has been charged with five offences, including mischief over $5,000, mischief under $5,000, assault with a weapon, assault of a peace officer and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer, according to Richmond RCMP. In a video posted by Kate Rebel on TikTok, Jolly is allegedly seen smashing a display case, smashing glass dividers and throwing a trash can at Ironwood Plaza’s McDonald’s employees after he was told he wouldn’t be served because he allegedly knocked over a hand sanitizer stand on purpose on July 27.

A man has been charged after an incident at McDonald’s. Kate Rebel video screenshot The outburst, according to Rebel, was over a mistyped order for a Happy Meal. When staff said they would be refunding his money and contacting

To view the rampage video, go online to Richmond News and type “Video: McDonald’s” in the search bar. Jolly has been released on bail with his next court appearance scheduled for Aug. 18. Witnesses of this incident are asked to contact the Richmond RCMP directly at 604-278-1212 quoting ﬁle number 2021-20311 or anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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Ian Henderson, RCMP spokesperson, said initial media reports alleging this matter was yet another hate incident “may be inaccurate.”

Richmond Mounties say a 44-year-old Vancouver woman was arrested after a confrontation with anti-racism protesters outside Richmond Provincial Court last Wednesday.

“Initial information suggests the accused had been at the courthouse on a completely unrelated matter, and took offence to being video recorded by demonstrators.”

The woman, who was not named by police, faces possible charges of assault and mischief and was later released on a promise to appear in court on Oct. 20. The incident took place as protesters with the Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group were holding a rally at the courthouse where a court appearance was scheduled for two people allegedly involved in an anti-Asian incident at a Steveston cafe back in March. Mounties said they were told by several demonstraters that the woman “had exited the courthouse and confronted them, hitting several of them and damaging at lease one cellphone in the process,” adding that no serious injuries were reported to police.

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Police continue to investigate the incident. A woman was arrested following a confrontation with protesters outside Richmond Provincial Court. Video screenshot In a video ﬁlmed by members of the Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group at the time, a woman is seen entering the courthouse and banging a door against the wall while protesters asked her, “what’s wrong with you?” The video also captures her, later on, swinging her bag and shouting at the protesters and reporters. Frank Qi, a journalist with Omni Nation-

Ivan Pak, a spokesperson of the advocacy group, claimed the woman provoked the confrontation by knocking down protesters’ placards and then throwing them into the parking lot.

“I don’t particularly (hate) Chinese, you brought the coronavirus in this country. You are killing our people. Do you like French food? Do you like Vietnamese food? You like all foods? You have no preferences? I have preferences. I prefer to have English or French or German than having Chinese in this country,” the man said on camera to the demonstrators.

“Demonstrators then followed her and asked why she did that, which is when this

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al, conﬁrmed with the Richmond News that his arm was injured after being scratched by the woman.

Alan Hill, RMCS spokesperson (blue shirt), and a protestor (left), with NDP MLAs Aman Singh and Henry Yao (right), at the anti-racism car rally. Valerie Leung photo

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Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, August 11, 2021 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 4226 Williams Road - DP 17-768135 - 1244013 BC Ltd. (Khalid Hasan) - To permit the construction of two duplexes at 4226 Williams Road on a site zoned “Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)”. 2. 13251 Smallwood Place - DV 19-873160 - Open Road Auto Group Ltd. - To vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the required minimum setback from the west property line from 3.0 m to 0.96 m. This would permit the retention of an existing detached car wash building at 13251 Smallwood Place on a site zoned “Vehicle Sales (CV)”. 3. 5740, 5760, and 5800 Minoru Boulevard - DP 19-881156 - Minoru View Homes Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of a high-rise mixed use development, comprising an office tower, ground floor retail, non-profit social service replacement space, and 429 dwellings including 88 low-end-of-market-rental (LEMR) units at 5740, 5760, and 5800 Minoru Boulevard, on a site zoned "High Density Mixed Use and Affordable Rental Housing (ZMU46) – Lansdowne Village (City Centre)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, as amended by zoning amendment Bylaw 10138, to reduce the minimum balcony setback from 2.0 m to 1.5 m above the second storey along the Minoru Boulevard frontage of the southwest residential tower and the east street frontage of the affordable housing building. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information. Please note: By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, members of the public and applicants are not permitted to physically attend Development Permit Panel meetings at this time. As an alternative, you may provide written comments in advance of the meeting, or participate in the meeting remotely via telephone. Registration to participate remotely is available starting on the Friday prior to the Development Permit Panel meeting until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting. Details on how to register is available on the City website: https://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/phone-participation.htm City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Meanwhile, in another incident at the courthouse last Wednesday, a man got into an argument with protesters.

Rally against racism More than 20 Richmondites showed up to an anti-racism car rally held on July 25. The rally was hosted by Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS), Resilience BC and the Community Collaboration Table (CCT) to support Resilience BC’s Nanaimo branch which recently had to cancel its anti-racist car rally due to racist threats. Richmond RCMP vehicles led 13 cars, with anti-racism stickers and banners on display, on the 25 kilometre-rally around Richmond, starting and ﬁnishing at the Caring Place on Minoru Boulevard. Some attendees said they personally experienced or know of someone who has experienced racism and wanted to support the event.

program coordinator, said the event was a way to tell people that racism is still happening. “Racism is very well alive here in Richmond and everywhere else, and we want to tell people that we are here for them and we support them,” said Hill. “We also want to make sure to educate people on how racism can affect communities and (how we can) promote inclusion in communities. People coming out to support each other is what makes a community whole.” While RMCS wanted to promote the event more, they were afraid of backlash.

Among those who attended the event were Couns. Alexa Loo and Chak Au, Liberal MLA Teresa Wat and NDP MLAs Henry Yao, Aman Singh and Kelly Greene.

“We wanted to support the Nanaimo branch, but were also afraid that we would receive racist threats just like them if we heavily promoted the event,” Hill said, adding he was “happy to know there are members of the community who care about this issue.”

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The Liberals have candidates in place for the two federal Richmond ridings — even though, as the governing party, they have yet to announce an election. Regardless, there is widespread talk of an election being called for October and the fact the Liberal Party of Canada is listing candidates on its website appears to support these rumours. Other parties are also lining up their candidates, while leaders of the Conservatives and the Liberals were both on the West Coast recently at campaign-style events. Parm Bains, a KPU instructor, has been nominated to run as the Liberal candidate against incumbent Conservative MP Kenny Chiu in Steveston-Richmond East. Earlier this year, the NDP nominated Jack Trovato, a retired teacher, to run in Steveston-Richmond East, and Sandra Nixon, current Richmond school board chair, was announced Tuesday as the NDP candidate for Richmond Centre.

Four-term Conservative MP for Richmond Centre, Alice Wong, is planning to run for re-election and she will be challenged by Liberal candidate Wilson Miao. Court case could trigger election: Chiu

The federal Liberals formed a minority government in 2019 and, normally, a minority government would fall on a nonconfidence vote. However, the House is not scheduled to sit until September. Chiu, elected in 2019, said he thinks the election could be triggered by a court case over documents dealing with two fired government scientists. Opposition parties demanded in June the government turn unredacted documents about the scientists over to the CanadaChina relations committee for scrutiny. Instead, the Liberal government provided the documents to the all-party National Security and Intelligence Committee. Opposition parties oppose the move because the Intelligence Committee is not a standing committee of Parliament and they say it’s the House’s right to have and review the documents. — with files from Canadian Press

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Public Notice Public notice is hereby given, in accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter, of Council’s intention to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560. The intent of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10202 is to: • provide amendments relating to Council member participation by means of electronic or other communication facilities. Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10202 received 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading on Monday, July 26, 2021, and will be considered for adoption at the Monday, September 13, 2021, Regular Council Meeting. Copies of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10202 are available in the City Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. The bylaw and staff report are also available on the City’s website at https://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/meeting/ WebAgendaMinutesList.aspx?Category=6&Year=2021 City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Heaven,” a strip along No. 5 Road that contains many religious institutions and related religious schools, council voted against forwarding the application.

A private school in a Richmond church is proposing to create a 375-square-foot garden — the size of an average living room — to compensate for operating in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

However, when Choices School, an existing school located in a repurposed church on Westminster Highway, wanted to expand, council forwarded its application to the ALC earlier this year.

Noah’s Ark, a Montessori school for children from preschool age to Grade 3, has been operating in contravention of Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) rules for more than a decade at Richmond Alliance Church.

But, at the same meeting where council dealt with the Noah’s Ark application, they voted unanimously to disallow any future schools being built on ALR properties zoned “assembly.”

At a recent meeting, Richmond city council voted unanimously in favour of sending its application to the ALC to rectify its standing. Council has the power to either forward an application to the ALC or to deny it moving forward. When a non-religious private school, Pythagoras Academy, wanted to build a school on ALR on the “Highway to

As a farm component, Noah’s Ark is proposing to dedicate 375 square feet for garden plots, a compost, rain barrel and shed in its grassy area. The food will be used at the school and shared with school and church families as well as the Richmond Food Bank. A school representative, Adina Priel, told council 20 per cent of the school’s families receive support from the provincial government.

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ply for the non-farm use or face monetary penalties.

A 14,800-square-foot expansion of the Richmond Alliance Church, located on No. 3 Road south of Steveston Highway, in 1992 was allowed by the ALC.

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However, its approval was subject to the condition that no other non-farm uses would be permitted, in particular, school, daycare and preschool use. The church at this location pre-dates the ALR, which was established in 1973. In 2007, when they allowed the school to be set up, many other schools were being approved in conjunction with churches, explained Ron Redekop, the current pastor of the church. He told Richmond council’s planning committee no one thought to go back to the original ALC agreement because the use was allowed under Richmond city bylaws. It wasn’t until 2018 that the ALC sent a letter to the school saying it needed to ap-

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Travellers entering Canada from other international destinations through the Vancouver International Airport are no longer separated based on their vaccination status. The implementation of vaccinated or unvaccinated lines at YVR’s arrivals terminals sparked heated debates among people with some posting questions online.

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meant to “streamline the order clearance process as there are different requirements for each group.”

This policy has been dropped after taking effect a few weeks ago. “However, the conﬁguration of the two primary border control inspection lines and the volume of fully-vaccinated passengers did not achieve anticipated goals for a smooth passenger ﬂow and faster processing times,” said McVicker. McVicker added, as more vaccinated passengers than expected are entering the

country, they need full use of the customs hall and assets. Effective this Monday, passengers coming into the airport won’t be separated before reaching customs, read the media release. “We recognize that the travel experience now looks different and are committed to keeping our passengers informed about what to expect when travelling through YVR,” the statement continues. For more information on preparing for the trip, go to www.yvr/ca/ready.

Animal charity comes to agreement with co-tenant A Richmond-based animal charity has come to an agreement with its co-tenant over an alleged unpaid utility bill of more than $66,000. The Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) had ﬁled a lawsuit against its No. 6 Road neighbour Phoenix Perennials, claiming it had failed to live up to an “oral agreement” to pay half of the pair’s shared water and electricity bills since 2015. Both parties in the lawsuit are long-term tenants of a rural property on No. 6 Road, just north of Cambie Road, where RAPS has been running its cat sanctuary since around 1995. However, in a joint statement issued to the Richmond News on Friday, both parties claimed that, after a “difference of opinion” over how to “calculate a fair division of utility fees between two very different facilities,” a resolution has been found. The statement added that the two parties have “previously had a constructive, neighbourly relationship and we look forward to many more years of mutual support and good relations.” Reached for comment on Saturday, Phoenix Perennials agreed that, from 2004 to 2015, the two parties had “an excellent, cooperative relationship with an oral agreement to share costs based on actual

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usage since the two facilities have very different utility needs.” A spokesperson for Phoenix added that, from 2015 onwards, “a disagreement arose in how to calculate that usage and share costs. “Phoenix Perennials has always negotiated in good faith and in a timely manner towards a fair resolution for both parties. “We regret and are disappointed that RAPS felt the need to ﬁle a lawsuit against us even as we had nearly reached a resolution in this long disagreement. Of course, we disagree with many aspects of their claim. However, a negotiated resolution was reached some days ago. We look forward to returning to a more cooperative relationship going forward.” The suit claimed that on or about Nov. 2, 2015, RAPS entered into a commercial lease agreement with ADX International Investments Ltd. to continue to lease the property with the condition it pays 50 per cent of the water and electricity costs and Phoenix pays the other half. However, RAPS claims that Phoenix has failed, since 2015, to pay its share, totalling a $27,083 bill with the City of Richmond for water and $38,109 to BC Hydro, both of which RAPS claims to have paid. —Alan Campbell/Richmond News

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Elder abuse is on the rise amid the pandemic, especially among senior immigrants who were often forced to stay home alone and don’t have a strong support network.

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Hundreds of butterflies took flight on Friday afternoon at Richmond’s Gilmore Gardens to honour those who have passed away due to COVID-19, while also acknowledging those who survived. Lilian Nevin, a resident at Gilmore Gardens, told the Richmond News that words couldn’t describe her excitement and joy to witness the butterfly release. “This is my first time seeing a butterfly release. My husband lives with me, but he cannot join the event (due to mobility issues.) I will share what I’ve seen with him,” said Nevin with a big smile.

and hope. Gilmore Gardens didn’t lose any residents to COVID-19, but it’s important to honour people who did lose their lives, remember those who have been working on the frontlines to serve the public’s needs, and celebrate and show gratitude for those who stayed healthy and safe amid the pandemic. Each resident was given a small white paper box which contained a butterfly and were asked to open the box to set the butterfly free on the count of three. “We know that loss of life and social isolation profoundly impacted care home and independent living staff, residents and their loved ones during the first waves of the pandemic,” said Terry Lake, CEO of BCCPA. “While this public health ordeal is not yet fully behind us, thanks to high vaccination rates and loosened visitation restrictions we can safely gather to pay our respects to all who were impacted by the pandemic at these sites.”

Gilmore Gardens, along with 30 other care homes across the province, partnered with BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC to host an event to set 1,000 butterﬂies free. These butterﬂies were supplied by a professional breeder and were distributed among the sites.

Nevin said she hasn’t felt isolated or lonely throughout the pandemic.

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“The staff here has been working hard to keep us safe and happy. I am so grateful for the support,” said Nevin.

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That’s according to Melanie Fong, a program manager of Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society (GACA). The Richmond-based nonproﬁt promotes education in health and wellness for caregivers and seniors and has just launched the Elderly Abuse Prevention Program to train a team of Chinese-speaking elders to be peer leaders to raise awareness. Fong, who has been working with the Chinese Community Police Centre in Chinatown, saw some Chinese-speaking seniors suffer from emotional or verbal abuse or mistreatment from their family members or caregivers. She said sponsored immigrant seniors might be more susceptible to elder abuse, as their families need to provide ﬁnancial support for them for 10 years, placing some victims in a more vulnerable situation than Canadian-born seniors. However, they feel very hesitant to ask for help due

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“I have built personal connections with them and they are like my grandparents. When I saw their struggles, I could feel their pain. I just couldn’t put up with it anymore.” The program, funded by the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, will recruit six to eight Cantonese-speaking senior volunteers to develop their knowledge of elder abuse. Volunteers will attend online training sessions to learn the deﬁnition of elder abuse, how to approach and support potential victims and how to share knowledge and resources, explained to Fong.

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Perry Ehrlich, a Richmond-based lawyer, has found a creative way to pay tribute to Dr. Bonnie Henry.

“She said these two songs are so lovely. Isn’t she so nice,” said Ehrlich, who proudly read her reply, more than once, to the Richmond News.

A lawyer by day, Ehrlich is also the director and founder of Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!, a musical theatre company which is hosting musical theatre camps on weekends throughout the summer. Even during the pandemic, Ehrlich kept writing lyrics, recording songs and teaching young talent on Zoom.

For this project, he recorded two songs with his students and forwarded them to Henry. One song talks about Dr. Bonnie and the vaccines. The second song is simply expressing how happy the kids are to be able to sing together even if just 13 online.

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“We are trying to make lemonade out of lemons and give the kids a great experience this summer,” said Ehrlich, adding that he feels glad music has the power to keep everyone together.

Meanwhile, Ehrlich is also collaborating with Meghan Anderssen, who is a director, choreographer and videographer, to

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work on a music video with students, since live musical shows still aren’t possible.

Ehrlich said this year’s script, written by him, is called Who is Zoomin’ who? since they have spent more than a year having classes via Zoom. In addition, the music video will feature a parody of the 12 days of Christmas: “In 2020, the

pandemic gave to me: 12 first responders; 11 sanitizers; 10 mental breakdowns; nine tests for COVID-19; eight curbside pickups; seven lost vacations; six feet between us; five quarantines; four face masks; three Zoom calls; two shots of Pfizer and a closet full of stylish personal protection equipment. Ehrlich doesn’t have a specific

date for the release of the music video, but he said it will be posted online, and it will spread positivity and joy. “I have spoken with psychiatrists and they’ve told me it’s really important for young adults to talk about the pandemic and those things instead of keeping those feelings to themselves,” said Ehrlich.

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There were tears of joy, tears of sorrow and, later on, plenty of cheers of the liquid variety when around 150 people huddled into a parking lot Saturday afternoon near YVR’s south terminal. They were all there to remember one person —

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Christy Mahy — who tragically lost her life, age 36, to a dangerous driver in July 2014 at the intersection of Russ Baker Way and the Dinsmore Bridge.

Around 80 or so bikers funnelled out of the parking lot next to the Flying Beaver pub in tandem formation for the 7th Annual Christy Mahy Memorial Ride. The riders travelled down close to the U.S. border, before heading back to Ladner, where a friend of the Mahy family was hosting a bash — complete with rock bands — to remember Christy in the only way she would have wanted. “The one thing about Christy is, she would want us to be happy, that’s why we’ve kept it going,” said her father Ron, a few minutes after laying fresh flowers and tributes at the intersection where her life was so cruelly cut short seven years ago. “And we’ve also been able to keep it going because of all these guys here; this takes a lot of work. There’s a Crown prosecutor that has actually retired during all of this and I wouldn’t have been able to get it this far if it wasn’t for her either. “And that includes the Richmond News as well, keeping Christy’s name in the news all these years.” Christy’s sister, Joni, said she’s filled with joy every year the ride takes place, knowing so many people come together to remember her sibling. “But I still have a really hard time dealing with it. We never got to say goodbye and that still hurts,” said Joni, her eyes filling up. “So, we do this every year to show her that people cared about her.”

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Her equally emotional father, Ron — who fought tooth and nail for years with the authorities to bring the driver responsible, Erjon Kashari, to justice — said he will keep the annual event going as long as he can keep riding and as his fellow bikers want to keep coming. “It’s so nice to feel so much love for her and I just don’t want anyone to forget her,” said Ron. “It bothers me immensely, but I have to stay strong. With this much support, how do I say no? We never want to forget her.” Ever since Christy’s death in 2014, the Richmond News has reported on Ron and his family’s ﬁght to bring Kashari — an Albanian refugee claimant — to Canada to face the charge of criminal negligence causing death. However, after he was extradited from Albania to Canada in 2020, it all unravelled in court as to how a man with a lengthy criminal record was allowed to enter Canada after being deported from the U.K. a year prior to his arrival. Search Christy Mahy for full story at Richmond-News.com

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Our Saviour Lutheran Church has created a pollinator garden on Richmond’s “Nectar Trail.” Photo submitted

Nectar Trail a buzzin’ It’s ofﬁcial, the Community Pollinator Garden at Our Saviour Lutheran Church is now open for “buzziness.”

The church — on No. 4 Road, close to Westminster Highway — recently hosted a dedication service, with a number of elected ofﬁcials and benefactors coming out

in support.

It took the church and its members about three months of hard work to get the garden ready to be ﬁlled with bees and other pollinators to serve its role in Richmond’s so-called “Nectar Trail.” The

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they faced some challenges to ﬁnd the most appropriate job opportunities which ﬁt their talents and skill sets,” said Price.

Canada sees immigration as a priority to help the economy recover from the pandemic, but barriers still remain to keep skilled immigrants away from career advancement.

“It could be they don’t have licensed qualiﬁcations recognized by the Canadian companies or they just need a bit of ﬁnancial kick to help them get back on track.”

A Richmond-based organization aims to bridge that gap by launching a 17week, free full-time training program for immigrants this summer.

“Our program aims to help skilled immigrants to get back to their original profession and be successful through utilizing their original skill sets.”

Anna Price, manager of Back in Motion’s career path for skilled immigrants program, said the training session — fully funded by the provincial government — is aimed at preparing skilled immigrants to ﬁnd sustainable, high-wage opportunities in the growing cybersecurity sector.

Price, an immigrant herself, said she understands the struggles most immigrants have experienced during the job-hunting process.

“Some immigrants came to Canada with a bachelor, master’s degree or PhD, but

She arrived in Canada with a PhD degree in sociology from the largest university in Slovakia, but her qualiﬁcations didn’t help her go that far in the Canadian job market. Price also noticed there

wasn’t enough support or resources to help immigrants navigate the market, which motivated her to empower more immigrants over the past 14 years. “I started myself as a frontline worker and I went through everything on my own. I understand people who come to Canada have lots of talents, sometimes they just need a bit of encouragement and motivation to get there,” said Price. Founded in 2007, Back in Motion’s career path for skilled immigrants program provides support to help immigrant job seekers move into careers that match their qualiﬁcations. All services provided by Career Paths are funded by the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. For more information about the program, go to bit. ly/3rGqfOp.

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Richmond city councillor Chak Au would like to see First Nations symbols around Richmond. This, he thinks, would be a good starting point for Richmond residents — and especially those who have recently moved to Canada — to learn about Indigenous history and culture. While the city is planning to retroﬁt the First Nations Bunkhouse in Steveston, Au doesn’t think that’s enough. “(We should be) highlighting the history of Richmond, traced back to the First Nations people to (have) more symbols of their presence and their traditions in our city,” he said.

Au thinks this kind of education should be a priority, since the ﬁrst image immigrants often have of Indigenous people is those who are struggling on the Downtown Eastside. “I’ve been trying to… let the new immigrants understand the history and the pain and the suffering of the First Nations people,” Au said. “Basically, what we see is the result of discrimination.” The fact the city’s website only has a few sentences about First Nations history in the area is also inadequate, in Au’s opinion.

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In fact, much of Richmond was a place First Nations came to in the summer to forage and ﬁsh, and there were also a few permanent settlements.

The city’s cultural harmony plan — There are currently which was the subefforts underway to RENMING WEI ject of a report to educate new immia recent committee grants following the meeting with a list of tragic discoveries things the city is doof unmarked graves at the sites of former residential ing — should focus on Richmond being an international city, and schools for Indigenous children. not just focusing on the Asian comThe Canadian Alliance of Chi- munity, Au said. nese Associations (CACA), an orThere should also be recognition ganization founded by immigrants of Black Canadians, he added, in 2018, invited Indian residential for example, Harry Jerome, who school survivor Phyllis Webstad, the creator of Orange Shirt Day, once worked for the Richmond to join a Zoom meeting on July 24 School District. to share her story.

Renming Wei, president of CACA, said the aim of the webinar was to help Chinese immigrants learn more about the history of residential schools and Indigenous culture, since they have very limited understanding and knowledge about Indigenous people. “Understanding different cultures allows us to minimize stereotypes, be more accepting and better integrate into the Canadian society,” said Wei.

While Au praised the report to city council about all the things the city is doing to promote cultural harmony — like Doors Open, outreach to Chinese-speaking seniors, arts programming focused on multiculturalism and diversity — he said they are parallel events with no focus and are not well publicized. “We have to be more focused in the sense that we should have a direction where we want to go,” Au said.

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Richmond’s Camryn Rogers placed fifth in women’s hammer throw at the Tokyo Olympics Tuesday. In the qualifying round, Rogers finished fourth out of 30 competitors with a throw of 73.97 metres. In the final match, Rogers threw 74.35 metres. Gold went to Poland’s Anita Wlodarczyk, who threw

78.48 metres.

Shari Rogers, Camryn’s mother, watched the match with friends, as they weren’t able to attend in person. Shari said Rogers has an “amazing ability” to zone in and remain composed, given she’s only 22 — her competitors are often in their thirties. “She’s my hero — she leads by example and always shows resiliency and never complains, always just does what it takes to reach her goals,” Shari said.

This is the ﬁrst Olympics for Rogers, who is a McMath secondary and Kajaks alumnus.

As part of the NCAA CalBerkeley Golden Bears, Rogers threw the fourth longest throw in the world in June — 75.52 metres — snagging a gold. This ends Rogers’ season, and next year, she will be aiming for Worlds in Eugene, Ore. as well as the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. And then there’s always Paris 2024.

Camryn Rogers placed ﬁfth in the women’s hammer throw at the Tokyo Olympics. Team Canada Photo

Stockings ﬁlled with ice help walker stay cool are cautions that the judges think an athlete is close to breaking the rules.

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There are two rules we are judged on: one foot always has to be in contact with the ground as judged by the human eye and the front leg has to be straight at the knee.

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TOKYO — Well, race day is upon us. All of the hard work is done, now it’s just convincing my body that the last week of easy training has been good for me and that my fitness hasn’t all suddenly disappeared. The last couple days have been pretty busy. Besides being the loudest cheerleader for my teammates (how amazing was Camryn Rogers?!), getting to the start line of a 50km takes a lot of prep. First there are my bottles. We race on a 2km loop which means every 2km we can grab stuff at the aid station. That means preparing 25 bottles with sports drink that I mix up to a specific percentage, and a couple of flat colas as well. For my fuelling I will drink over 3.5L of fluid throughout the race and consume close to 1,500 calories in sports drink and gels. My gels are called Endurance Tap, which is literally just maple syrup… how Canadian. Race day will be hot, with temperatures in the mid 30s and humidity over 60 per cent. To stay cool I’ll also grab ice-cold towels and women’s nylon stockings stuffed with

Three warnings and it’s a five-minute time penalty, four warnings and you’re disqualified. So don’t pay too much attention to the yellow paddles. Evan Dunfee, right, and Mathieu Bilodeau, both Canadian 50km race walkers, in Tokyo. Brent Vallance photo ice to put around my neck each lap (we are very low tech), so I’ve been preparing those, too. To keep my core body temperature as low as possible, I will also cover myself in ice towels before the race. During the race, we will also have a couple of extra stations around the 2km loop with cold water bottles on them and I’ll be grabbing those whenever I can and pouring them on my body to stay cool. If you are new to watching race walk, which I’m sure most of you will be, the most helpful tip I can give you is that the yellow paddles you’ll see flashed at the athletes

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For my part, I am ready. Ready to race: national records over the shorter 5km and 10km races recently and a myriad of training best times have me confident that I’m in the best shape of my life even if the last few days have been sluggish. And I’m ready for my turn to inspire: since the last Olympics, I’ve become a Right to Play ambassador, helped raise money for KidSport BC, mentored with Head2Head, and spoken to over 10,000 school kids about the power of setting big goals and chasing them with unabashed passion and determination. Unlike five years ago, I realize that my pursuit is more than just a selfish one to see if I can be the best in the world at this niche, silly-looking event I’ve called my

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own for the past two decades. I’m excited to go out and show all of you, who have seen me putting in work, day in and day out for years on the streets of Richmond, what I’ve been working towards.

The race itself will be a fascinating one. My tactic will be similar to what I did in Doha at the World Championships, hang back a bit early on and then try to make my way through the field in the second half as the heat starts to take its toll on the fast starters. So don’t be surprised if I’m not up at the front early on, I’m hoping to be there at the end! I hope you’ll be inspired. I hope you’ll want to set your own big goals and chase them down. I hope you’ll want to get out and go for a walk. I hope you’ll be able to look to your own strengths and find ways to use them to try and better your community. If I can play a role in inspiring you to do any of those things it will be a fulfilment greater than any Olympic medal could ever have. You will be able to stream the race online on CBC at gem.cbc.ca/olympics. The race starts at 1:30 p.m. PST on Aug. 5. Search Dunfee race day for full story at Richmond-News.com

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One of the club’s leading skaters, Wesley Chiu, was invited to the camp after a stellar 2020 competition season. According to his coach, Keegan Murphy, Wesley performed a short and long program with a total score of 184 point, ﬁnishing in second place amongst 10 other boys.

The following Richmond skaters also performed in the BC Section BC Team Camp Simulation: Leah Lee, Ellie Cheung, Rebecca Mah, Louie Fukuda-Wu, Tehryn Lee, David Li, Terry Yu Tao Jin, William Chan, Jessie Sun and Victor Lum One of those skaters, Leah Lee, a 2020 Junior Ladies BC Sectional Champion, said of the camp, “The best aspect of participating in the BC Team Camp was to perform my new short program in front of judges and evaluators for the new season. It was really exciting.”

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Cheers and applause erupted at Richmond’s Wayland Swim Club after students watched a video clip of Olympic swimmer Maggie Mac Neil winning Canada’s ﬁrst gold medal of the Tokyo Games. A 55.59-second swim earned Mac Neil the gold and her time stands as the third-best in Olympic history, sparking an outpouring of joy and pride among Richmond’s young swimmers. “It’s pretty exciting for students to see someone from Canada has won the gold medal, which gives them a connection to real life,” said Dexter Bligh, Wayland Swim Club’s head coach, who replayed the video clip to his students on Monday afternoon. Bligh said this is the only time, once every four years, when people get excited about swimming. Some students, added Bligh, might think the Olympics is too far removed for it to be a reality for them, but Mac Neil’s victory could help them realize their end goal. Richmondite Karissa Qiu, 13, and younger brother Ethan said it’s genuinely encour-

aging to see a young Canadian girl bring home gold. “I will try to get to the national level,” said Ethan, 12, with a smile on his face. Karissa, who started swim training at an early age, told the Richmond News she and her brother have already gotten used to the daily routine of waking up before 5 a.m. twice a week to join the swimming training. “Training is tiring but we feel it has been very satisfying and rewarding in the end. Mac Neil inspired us to work hard, to dream big and achieve our goals.” Gen Liu, founder and director of the club, said it’s not easy for Canadian athletes to earn medals at the Games, which require students to be laser-focused, disciplined and work extremely hard all the time. Meanwhile, Liu noted that family members and club coaches have spent a massive amount of time and effort to help their children achieve their dreams. Parents wait for hours in their cars some days, said Liu. “Some students haven’t become professional swimmers, but they got into some top universities due to their work ethics. I believe those life sessions they learned through swimming can help them shine on other stages,” said Liu.

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LIVE AT THE PEIR! With a HUGE ROOFTOP deck (629sf) with and southwest facing balconies off the living space, this unit has all the outside space you could want, right in the heart of Steveston Village! This 2 bed + den open concept ﬂoor plan, 2 car garage PENTHOUSE UNIT, with over 1500sf of living space is one of the most sought after in the building. Views of the river, farmland, and mountain vistas all with BBQ hookups and Geoexchange heating and cooling makes this unit perfect to enjoy all Steveston has to offer.

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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM #309 - 12088 3RD AVENUE Final home remaining at The Roderick in Steveston Village! Unit 309 features a 2 bed + den and 2 full bathrooms, lovely village views in-suite, and unbeatable 360-degree views from the private rooftop deck. 309 is a north-facing F2 plan that looks over and into Steveston Village, offering a one of a kind vantage point. Call today, this is your last chance to live in the heart of the Village.

This one-bedroom loft-style unit in the heart of Steveston Village has unobstructed southwest views of the river, gulf islands, and the mountains! With just under 1000 square feet of living space, this unit has a DOUBLE GARAGE with attic space and a rooftop deck to enjoy the beautiful sunsets Steveston has to offer. All the amenities of the village are at your doorstep, with endless recreation opportunities to walk, cycle, kayak, or enjoy a stroll with a cup of coffee.

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This totally immaculate and air-conditioned 2 bedroom + den condo offers 930 SF of spacious living and features a large gourmet kitchen with engineered stone countertops, stainless appliances, under cabinet lighting and centre island. The home also includes 2 spa-inspired bathrooms, laminate ﬂoors, 9 foot ceilings, large fully covered balcony and a serene quiet outlook onto the central courtyard. 1 parking spot included. Trafalgar Square is a highly sought-after in the Alexandra Gardens neighbourhood and comes complete with the “Trafalgar Club” which is a 5,000 SF private clubhouse with a host of resort-style amenities. All this in an amazing location within walking distance to restaurants, shops and services or a quick drive to Aberdeen, Yaohan, Lansdowne Mall & Richmond Centre.

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Rarely available 766 sq ft 1 bedroom + den at Sharon Manor. This unit is cozy, clean and well cared for with updated bath & kitchen back splash, crown mouldings & has insuite laundry. Adult oriented complex suitable for aged 50+ yrs and older. No pets allowed and rentals currently maxed out at 14 units. Low maintenance fees incl: heat, hot water plus City water & sewer. Conveniently located in Central Richmond close to Thompson Community Center by Granville & Railway Ave.

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Amazing waterfront live/work loft at The Pier in desirable Steveston. Great for any home-based business with convenient ground floor access. Bright open plan w/17’ high ceilings, upgraded white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, exposed beams & a combination of hardwood & custom brick flooring makes this a truly unique find. Super spacious 888 SF plus 457 SF of outdoor space with wide folding patio doors allows you to truly enjoy the indoor/outdoor living. Amazing water views from the master bedroom balcony. Other feats incl: Geothermal heating, AC, gas BBQ outlets, custom planters w/storage plus much more. Pet & rental friendly building is in a great location just steps to the Steveston village, shops, restaurants, tunnel & only 20 mins to downtown Van.

Stunning Steveston Village Penthouse! This air-conditioned top floor NW corner unit is just like new and offers 1765 SF of open contemporary living. Features 3 fully ensuited bedrooms, extra large home office / den, gourmet-style kitchen with entertainment-sized island, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, wine cooler, wide-plank hardwood floors, 9’ ceilings, floor heating in the master bath, full-size laundry room and loads of storage. This fantastic home even has 2 masters and is located on the quietest side of the building away from traffic with some North Shore mountain views. Comes complete with 2 parking spots, EV charger, 2 lockers and easy access to the shared rooftop deck. Just steps to shops, restaurants, buses, the Dike, Garry Point Park, Byng Elementary & McMath Secondary.

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This super bright TOP FLOOR 3 bedroom condo is positioned perfectly on the NE corner of the building and offers picturesque open views from every room, 1040 SF of spacious living, insuite storage, large balcony & 1 full bathroom. Great for personal enjoyment or as an excellent investment that can provide a 6%+ cap rate. Maint fee includes property taxes, heat, hot water, water, sewer & caretaker. Bristol Court offers affordable living in a well-managed leasehold community that was recently re-piped in 2020 with new windows, patio doors, roof, balconies and building envelope within the last 5 years. All this and just steps to Broadmoor Shopping Mall, Richlea Square, buses, South Arm Community Centre / Park, Bridge Elementary & McRoberts Secondary. Fully rentable but sorry no pets.

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Kits Pointe! Absolutely stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath corner unit townhome! Totally renovated with modern detailing and features an entertainer’s living room that transitions right into a very private 185 SF landscaped deck with a cozy firepit. The new gourmet kitchen has top of the line Miele appliances with a spectacular white marble backdrop. Modern seamless glass then leads you to the 2 generous-sized bdrms with a full bath on the 2nd floor. The entire top floor boasts an exquisite master with a custom built walk-in closet, deluxe master ensuite and a balcony with some western views of the ocean and mtns. This home includes radiant floor heating, Miele washer and dryer, laminated windows with safety film for added security, 2 parking spots & 1 storage locker. Location at its best! Open House by Appointment Only.

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Studio unit at the Pacific Robson Palais which is a well-run & unique concrete lowrise along Vancouver’s famous Robson Street. This southwest corner condo is located on the quiet side of the complex and offers floor to ceiling windows. With 390 SF, insuite laundry, a nice balcony off of the living area with french doors, this is a great opportunity for an investor or first-time buyer to add their own personal touches. Comes with 1 secured parking spot and 1 locker. Great complex has been re-piped in April 2021 and comes with an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna & gym. Enjoy urban living that’s just steps to amazing shopping, award winning dining, transit, Whole Foods, Safeway, and cafes and walk to Stanley Park, Coal Harbour and English Bay. Rentals, 2 Pets & BBQs allowed.

Excellent opportunity to lease this totally impressive & unique showroom with ofﬁce spaces between the Airport & West Richmond. Newly renovated with 5697 SF on 2 levels, super high glass vaulted ceilings, wood beams, granite ﬂoors, new commercial carpeting, reception area, kitchen with serving area & 4 bathrooms. 3-4 parking spots can be negotiated + additional spots are available for rent at $75/month. The allinclusive gross lease rate of $12,800 per month includes property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Expansive views of the mountains, airport & runways throughout & a must see! Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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W Richmond 1/2 duplex in quiet & serene Riverdale neighbourhood. Greenbelt with McCallan Neighbourhood Park behind. 1975 solidlybuilt 2,204 sf. 2 level home (1,172 sf. up + 1,032 sf. down). Perfect for 3-generation family living, starter, or investors. 4 Bdrm (3 up + 1 down), 2.5 baths, + 2 kitchens. Home shows well & has a great tenant M-T-M at $2,450 for ~14 years. Approx. 5,120 sf. lot size with S/SE backyard & ~40 ft frontage. Thompson Elementary & Burnett Secondary school catchment.

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This quiet inside 589 sf apt is located in the hustling buzzling part of Robson Street neighboring Coal Harbor. Corner unit w/ SW balcony. Newly-renovated: laminate wood ﬂoor, paint, bath & kitchen cabinets/ quartz ctr tops, backsplash, sink, faucets & appliances. Host your friends on building's large, rooftop sundeck. Pets & rentals friendly. Secured parking rented for $50 from strata.

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#306-1323 HOMER STREET VANCOUVER

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#15-4220 STEVESTON HWY, RICHMOND

Steveston Mews, very well self managed 16-unit 2-level townhome complex (~3yr old roof & newer vinyl windows) within walking distance to schools, parks, Steveston Village & the dyke. 986 sf. of very efﬁcient layout . 2 Bdms + 2 full bath. Open concept on main. 2 Parking stalls at front. Storage shed in backyard. Meticulously cared for by original owner since 1986. Updated kitchen & ﬂooring. Unit shows very well, perfect for starting or retiring. Pets friendly. Sorry, no rentals.

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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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8411 Ruskin Road

Updated upper level 3 bdrms & 4 pce bath. Downstairs 3 bdrms, living rom, kitchen & 3 pce bath. Detached garage/workshop. Just steps to schools and recreations. LISTED $1,738,000

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Excellent Studio Floor plan, in suite storage, 1 parking, close to transit and parks. RENTABLE! LISTED $299,900

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Beautiful 2 BDRM & 2 BATH, private corner condo, over 1,200 sq.ft. NEW hardwood laminate floors & window blinds. Large wrap around balcony deck on the quiet cool side. Easy walk to full service shopping. LISTED $619,000

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Very special ONE level, One bedroom PLUS den with lovely private yard, side by side laundry, newly installed laminate flooring and mouldings. Backing onto green space. A delight to show. LISTED $499,000

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#320-12873 Railway Avenue

#407-12633 No. 2 Road

Bright & Spacious 1700 + square foot townhome overlooking farmland to the south. Open concept on main ﬂoor with living, dining and kitchen, 3 bedrooms up and 1 additional bedroom down along with den. This family home has space to grow into. Completely updated 4 years ago, kitchen cabinets, counters, s/s appliances and all new baths. Large deck off main living area, perfect for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. Recently updated plumbing, electrical, and drywall – fully inspected and permitted. Insulation, high-efﬁciency heating and hot water on demand along with new ducting. Single carport with 220 volt 30 amp EV connection. Bridge Elementary & McRoberts Secondary school catchment.

Spacious, TOP FLOOR corner unit with vaulted ceilings & LOFT area in well run Westwater Views. Buy with conﬁdence, complex has targeted rain screening, NEW WINDOWS & is about to be painted. Abundance of natural light via sky lights & large windows facing South, West & North. Beautiful mountain views can be seen from the living room, family room, master bedroom, loft & the 12' 8” x 8' deck. 2nd bdrm features windows on two sides with a lovely court yard view. Renovations incl: hardwood ﬂoors in the living room, new toilets, faucets, updated carpet in the hall & bedroom, kitchen & bathroom tile & updated dishwasher & fridge. There are 2 side by side parking stalls. Fantastic location, steps to the boardwalk along the Fraser River & Steveston Village. Kids & pets welcome.

NAUTICA NORTH-TOP FLOOR! Wake up with the morning sun in this easternexposed unit overlooking the peaceful farmland with a view of Mount Baker. One of the best layouts with big, separated bedrooms, a large living/dining room with gas ﬁreplace, gleaming hardwood ﬂoors and open kitchen with big island. Kitchen has newer appliances, granite counters and lots of cupboard space. 2 balconies both with sliding doors. Great building with lots of work done, tons of visitor parking. Courtyard offers gorgeous lagoons and relaxation area for outdoor enjoyment. BONUS: rare HUGE STORAGE ROOM right across the hall! Steps to restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, spas, gym, walking paths, the shipyards and south dyke. You will love living in this growing neighbourhood!

$649,000

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#15-8311 Steveston Highway

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#304-175 Victory Ship Way North Vancouver

#526-4688 Hawk Lane, Tsawwassen

RAISE YOUR GROWING FAMILY in this terrific 3 bdrm, 3-level townhome in the family-oriented, master planned community of Tsawwassen Shores. AERIE WALK is a collection of 45 townhomes with lovely landscaping and easy access Tsawwassen Mills Mall, the Blue Heron Trail, beautiful beaches and transit options. Fully-fenced, sunny, south-facing front yard, ideal for outdoor enjoyment. Kitchen with quartz counters, gas stove, white shaker-style cabinets, office nook and north facing deck to bbq/relax. Powder room on the main floor with open plan kitchen/living room with built-in entertainment area including bar fridge. Upstairs find 3 bdrms incl primary bdrm with double-sink ensuite and walk-through closet. Upstairs laundry for convenience! Tandem garage with flex space. Make this your next home!

Jennifer Adams 604-868-4895

$9,680,000

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

Welcome to Cascade by the Pier, this ideally situated two bedroom, two bathroom luxury residence provides floor to ceiling windows and large outdoor waterside terrace providing spectacular OCEAN VIEWS. This development brings the ultimate in luxury-living to North Vancouver's exclusive waterfront. Beautifully designed Scavolini kitchen cabinets with pantry, Bosch appliances, gas cooktop, granite counters , European finishes, hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings and air conditioning. You are steps to the Seabus, Lonsdale Quay, Fresh St. Market and many great restaurants in vibrant Lower Lonsdale. Ownership comes with access to all the amenities at the Pinnacle hotel including an indoor pool, steam room, a sauna, hot tub and a fully equipped gym.

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$599,800

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#6-6511 No. 2 Road

Bright and spacious luxury 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in OVAL GARDENS. With oversized west facing fenced yard and spacious deck for outdoor living space. High end kitchen appliances and laminate ﬂooring throughout. Includes air conditioning, built in vacuum and two car garage. Bonus: den/storage on each level. Blair Elementary and Burnett Secondary School catchment. Central location, easy access to Richmond core and all amenities, excellent transit options close by.

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$389,900

LD O S

$1,478,000

4416 W. 11th Ave, Vancouver

Welcome to prestigious Point Grey, Vancouver! This 4,800 sq ft luxury home sitting on a rarely available 8,000 sq ft north facing lot has views to the North Shore Mountains & Downtown. The unique transitional design & layout make it second to none in this area with 7 bedrooms & 5 full and 2 half bathrooms. Meticulous craftsmanship throughout the house: spiral staircase & extensive use of crown mouldings add luxurious ambience; precisely laid tiles & engineered hardwood on the main; movie room, wine cellar, games & yoga rooms in the basement. Spacious & beautifully landscaped south facing backyard boasts 3 car garage & 1 open parking with automatic sliding gate. This is a dream home. It's time to make your dreams come true!

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#318-7431 Blundell Road

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BAKAWAY, Mike November 20, 1923 − July 25, 2021 With heavy hearts, the loving family of Mike Bakaway announces the peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandpa and great−grandpa on July 25, 2021, at the age of 97. Mike was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan and was the second oldest of 11 children of Pete and Dora; with six boys and five girls. Mike, a left−handed pitcher, began his baseball career on the prairies, then left his family home farm at the age of 18 and travelled west to Trail, BC, where he played for the hockey and baseball teams. The professional baseball scouts came looking for Mike in Trail, however, he’d already left to join the famous Bentley family and their Delisle team in Saskatchewan. He then returned to Trail, working at Cominco’s smelter before heading to Kelowna to play for the Red Sox at Elks Stadium. Work at Copper Mountain led him to play in Princeton briefly before driving to the Coast where he suited up with Mission for a couple of seasons before a five−year stint in the Dewdney League with Maillardville. Mike married Shirley in 1958 and built their new home in Richmond which they lived in for 62 years, raising their three daughters. Mike also excelled at playing golf at Green Acres, Country Meadows and at several clubs in the Lower Mainland, winning many years of the Weldwood Golf Group Championships. Mike also 5−pin bowled with the Weldwood Group. Weldwood was the plywood mill Mike worked for 37 years (1951−1988). He also bowled with the Monday and Thursday, Shellmont, Zone, Seniors. Mike also enjoyed watching all sports on TV − he was a great Canucks and Blue Jays fan, and enjoyed card games with his Angels: Sheila, Susan, and Lisa, or any one of his grandchildren. And his greatest joy was watching his daughters play golf or softball, his granddaughters playing softball, his grandsons (also pitchers) playing baseball when their teams came to the Lower Mainland from Kelowna. Mike was honoured by the Kelowna Falcons; throwing out the first pitch on July 6, 2018, at Elks Stadium, to his grandson David who was playing for the Kelowna Falcons that year. Mike’s proudest moments were watching his daughters and grandkids’ sports games and especially all of their success and happiness in life. Mike was predeceased by his parents, Pete and Dora; brothers, Peter (Kay), Lee (Betty), and Matt (Anne); and survived and loved by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Sheila (Paul), Susan, and Lisa (Warren); granddaughters, Melissa (Mike), Amanda, and Stephanie (Ryan); grandsons, Zac (Decora), Mike (Kaylee), Blake, and David; and great− grandchildren, Chloe, Peyton, Easton, Avery, Alivia, and Maverick; as well as his brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank all the staff at Hamilton Village Care Centre for their thoughtful and caring way of looking after our Mike. To our extended family and friends, we appreciate your thoughts and wishes of support. Thank you. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of BC.

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FRANSEN, Freda May February 13, 1945 - July 25, 2021 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we share the unexpected passing of Freda May Fransen. The funeral was held at 3pm on the 3rd of August at St. Paul’s Parish in Rmd. To view the obituary, please visit: https://kearneyfs.com/obituaries/

TETLOCK, Devona Muriel December 5, 1932 - June 29, 2021

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nona, and great-grandmother. Devona was predeceased by her husband Tom in 2005. She is survived by five children, Dan, Bill, Nancy, Stephen (Sue), and Maureen (Ian), as well as seven grandchildren, Ashley, Amanda, Tianna, Mary, Sean, Liam, Wildan and two great-grandchildren Marco and Anthoni.

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Devona was born in Stockholm, Saskatchewan to a large family of brothers and sisters. She moved to Winnipeg and married Tom in 1954, and they later moved to Richmond, BC in 1967, where they raised their family. We would like to thank the staff of Pacifica Retirement Residence for making Devona’s final years comfortable and fulfilling. There will be a private family memorial at a later date.

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LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT UNDER THE LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT An application has been received by the Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch, Victoria B.C. and by the City of Richmond from: Faeryst Lounge Ltd. doing business as Faeryst Lounge, operating from premises located at, 4328 No. 3 Road Unit 140, Richmond, B.C. The intent of the application is to apply for a new Liquor Primary Liquor License and request hours of liquor sales as, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11:00 AM to Midnight; and Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM. The total person capacity proposed for the establishment will be set at 20 Occupants. Residents, property owners and businesses may comment on this application by writing to: THE CITY OF RICHMOND Business License Division LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS 6911 NO.3 RD RICHMOND, BC, V6Y 2C1 To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before August 27th, 2021. Your name, address and phone number must be included on your comments. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE OKANAGAN PEACHES OKANAGAN PEACHES

YELLOW NECT NECTARINES TARINES

Product of B.C. $3.28/kg

RED/B BLACK PLUMS

Product of U.S.A. $4.38/kg

Product of U.S.A. $2.84/kg

$ 49

$ 29

OKA KANAGAN A BEEFSTEAK TOMATOES

OKA KANAGAN A HUNGA ARIAN / SWEET BANA ANA / HOT BANANA / GREEEN PEPPERS

lb.

Product of B.C. $3.28/kg

ASIAN FAMILY

WHITE RICE FLOUR 400g

227ml

ea.

lb.

ERAW WAN

SLICED WATER CHESTNUTS

OISHI

SWAN

Selected varieties / 50 0g

500g

COUNTRYSIDE POTATO CHIPS

79¢

$ 29

ea.

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

CAMPBELL’S

LU UCKY PEARL

398ml

284ml

1.816 6kg g

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP

SWEET PEAS

Fresh / $7.69/kg

CHICKEN BREAST PORTION

BEEF RIBEYE STEA AK

3 $ 99 4 $ 99 13

$ 49

lb.

Fresh / Boneless & skinle ess / $11.00/kg

190g

lb.

$ 79

MEAT & SEAFOOD PORK BUTT TTT STEAKS S BONE-IN

BASIL PESTO SAUCE

2 for

ea.

BABY CUTT TTLE T EFISH VP PK 20/40 Searay / Frozen / 400g

WILD SOCKEY YE SALM MON FILLET Coast / Frozen / $31.72/kg g

5 $ 39 14 $ 29

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For fresh and quality foods

ea.

BAKERY

lb.

UNIT #640 LANDSDOWNE CENTRE 5300 #3 ROAD, RICHMOND 604.232.1188

ea.

SAN REMO

OLD BEIJING NOODLES

99¢

$ 69

DRIED RICE STICKS

$ 19

ea.

Fresh / $30.84/kg

LO OCAL GREEN / RED / RO OMAINE LETT TTUC T CE

Product of B.C.

99¢

$ 49

lb.

GROCERY

lb.

Product of B.C. $3.28/kg

$ 49

$ 99

lb.

5 TARO BUN $ 29 1 STRAW WBERRY PIE $ 89 2 CRAISIN & SUNFLOWER SEED D COOK KIES $ 35 3 CHOCO OLATE LA A SWISS ROLL

ea.

lb.

600g

ea.

100g

ea.

550g

ea.

280g

ea.

This sale is only for Richmond location.

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GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE VALID THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. STORE HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 9:30AM TO 7:00PM

$ 29