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Facebook saga shows need for news Eve Edmonds
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I’m not sure who would find it particularly shocking to learn that Facebook fuels misinformation and Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, can lead to poor body images, particularly among girls.
made the conscious decision to ignore it in pursuit of profit.
finally have something they can agree on — the dangers of Facebook.
Some are calling this Facebook’s “tobacco moment” — the point where the public learned that the tobacco industry’s own research showed the product was linked to cancer, while tobacco companies continued to vehemently deny those claims.
It’s also worth noting that these revelations are coming out in the middle of National Newspaper Week and its “Champion the Truth” campaign.
Frances Haugen is a 37-year-old former Facebook product manager, and she’s been spilling the beans at a U.S. Senate hearing.
Granted, this isn’t exactly the same, because, unlike smoking tobacco, there are many social benefits we gain from Facebook and its various apps. Still, the suggestion that individuals at the top of this extremely opaque company didn’t just know the harmful effects of what they were doing but tweaked their algorithms to further exploit hatred and division in the name of astronomical profits, is worth a pause.
Haugen is not the first former Facebook employee or associate to call out the company, but she is the first to make those claims backed by reams of internal data that apparently show company leaders, Mark Zuckerberg et. al., knew this to be the case, based on their own research, but
The ironic thing here is that while Facebook’s apparent habit of fostering filter bubbles and echo chambers that create huge chasms between groups, Haugen’s testimony has done the opposite. At one point in the proceedings, Democratic and Republican senators joked about how they
Social media observers, and frankly anyone with their eyes open, have been saying this for some time. What is shocking, however, is who just happened to say exactly that earlier this week.
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Newspapers, including the Richmond News, have had a, shall we say, complicated relationship with Facebook. On one hand, we need it. Many of our online readers come to our website via our Facebook site. The challenge, however, for us, and all newspapers, is just trying to compete online with a platform that doesn’t seem bound by the same ethics. It’s been said many times that a lie will have travelled the world by the time the truth has laced up its boots. Newspapers are about the truth. That’s not to say they’re perfect or they don’t get it wrong, but the very ethos of journalism is about getting at the truth.
In their book, The Elements of Journalism, Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel state, “Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth.“ They note that “journalist truth” is not the same as scientific or philosophical truth but a process that begins with the professional discipline of assembling and verifying facts, then conveying those facts in a fair and reliable way that provides meaning, subject to further investigation. Well, that’s not so sexy. It doesn’t tend to twig that lizard part of our brain that reacts with panic or outrage. Rather, the truth is often complex and nuanced, forcing us to engage our rational mind. But while newspapers can get left in the dust in the race for clicks, humans are also intelligent, compassionate creatures who are curious about others, interested in being challenged, and don’t simply want their biases confirmed. At least that’s my view, and the view of most of us in this business. If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t still be here.
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Time for Mr. Chiu to move along
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Re: “Former Richmond MP says he was portrayed as antiChinese during election,” News, Sept. 30.
Re: “Anti-vaxxers should not be given a voice,” Letters, Sept. 30.
Dear Editor,
Kenny Chiu should have concentrated on representing Steveston-Richmond East instead of special interest groups. As a result of Mr. Chiu’s incompetence, he lost the election from which he should move on. Another point in Mr. Chiu’s election loss was that his staff had always been unhelpful when I had contacted them regarding issues. I congratulate Mr. Bains on garnering the votes to win this election. Hopefully Mr. Bains will be more accessible than Mr. Chiu.
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Dear Editor,
This reader thinks the Richmond News should exclude the voice of those who are against the COVID vaccination. I am sure this reader knows, as Canadians, we are promised our rights when we swear to become a Canadian citizen and swear to be a responsible citizen. This reader should know we have the right to freedom of speech, we have the right to make our choices to live as a responsible citizen. Those who are against the COVID vaccination have their right to choose what they believe in and voice what they think. One cannot exclude them in anyway. We need to hear from everyone.
I believe most of them have a valid reason for not agreeing to the COVID vaccination. They should not be judged. I got vaccinated earlier this year as I worked in health care, long before the vaccination was mandated for healthcare workers. Some of my co-workers and I were uncertain of its long-term side effects, and we still are. But, we took the vaccination because it is our moral obligation. If I didn’t have to take the jab, I wouldn’t. During the pandemic, we should work together to support everyone instead of antagonizing each other. I would like to applaud the News for including the voice of everyone in the community of Richmond.
Catherine Yau
Tone-deaf Tories need a hearing test Dear Editor,
Recent articles in the Richmond News have indicated that the shift in Richmond voter sentiment may have been driven, at least in part, by social media campaigns orchestrated by supporters of the Chinese Communist Party. While this possibility is very concerning and should definitely be investigated further, I would like to suggest an alternative hypothesis: voters were tired of being taken for granted. The assertion that, absent of outside influence, Richmond voters would not have voted against the incumbent MPs is itself an indicator that the two ridings were considered to be “safe seats” in which the Chinese-speaking majority would ensure an easy win. To this end, we have seen our MP for Richmond Centre ignore letters from constituents and hold a news conference in which only Chinese-language media was invited. This has been incredibly frustrating. To our two incoming MPs: congratulations on your election. Now, the hard work is about to start. Richmond is a diverse place, and it will be your job to listen to, and act for, our varied interests.
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True north not strong or free Dear Editor,
Take a moment to admire the snow geese Dear Editor, This time of year is your chance to look up and see Richmond’s special wonder of nature. The snow geese are returning in huge numbers in our skies. Rarely do people look up, so do it. See the geese that have travelled from Wrangell Island off the north coast of Russia to spend their winter with us. Then there are the small flocks
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Re: Majority of Canadians support provincial vaccine passport plans: Poll. I feel sad that I am now marginalized and discriminated against. I am unvaccinated but have always been a model citizen of Canada, and now my country has turned its back on me. I feel nothing but love, honour and respect for my neighbours and fellow Canadians, but now I feel hatred, discrimination, lack of rights and freedoms targeted back at me and my family. My business has suffered, my family members have lost their jobs and it seems that no one actually cares. So sad for the Canada that I live in today. It used to be a loving, kind and free place.
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Business owners are part of the COVID problem Dear Editor,
Re: “Vaccine passports are ‘discriminatory’ say Richmond business owners,” News, Sept. 30. Vaccine passports are discriminatory, according to some business owners in Steveston. This reminds me of a poster I saw this week in Steveston on a truck, alleging “Wearing Masks, Having Vaccines leads to Social Credit which will lead to the loss of freedom/end of the free world.” This sort of bizarre thinking is, in fact, the cause of the continuing public health measures. In the past, it was less necessary to make vaccines mandatory because people accepted that vaccinations could eradicate fatal illnesses like smallpox and polio and also for example, that insulin injections enable diabetics to lead fairly normal lives. The anti-vaxxers do not accept scientific evidence. They rely on false information (fake news). Patrons might want to seriously consider which businesses deserve their support.
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No vaccine passport tickets issued Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
It has been more than three weeks since some businesses in Richmond and across B.C. were ordered to implement the COVID-19 vaccine passport system. And in that time, the City of Richmond — one of the agencies tasked by the provincial government to police public health order compliance — has only fielded a “handful of complaints” and issued zero tickets. Similarly, Richmond RCMP, which can be called in to deal with situations regarding noncompliance of individuals — such as customers — told the Richmond News it has not recorded any incidents with the passports. Indeed, across B.C., up to and including Sept. 24, there were only three COVID-19 vaccine
card violation tickets (at $2,300 apiece) issued — one for an indoor public gathering and two to food/liquor establishments. “Compliance with proof of vaccination requirements in Richmond has been high, with only a handful of complaints coming to us within the first couple of days,” city spokesperson Clay Adams said when contacted by the News. “We found non-compliance was mainly due to issues with the use of the verification app or a lack of understanding around which businesses needed to check and which didn’t. “Other than one complaint received last weekend, nothing has come forward in the past couple of weeks.” Adams added that the city’s approach has been to educate and inform around the guidelines. The News reported two weeks ago how it was unclear which agency would be taking the
lead when it came to enforcing the vaccine card system. A so-called “enforcement team” of police, liquor inspectors and municipal bylaw officers were touted by the government as the ones who will ensure the public health order (PHO) was being respected. Depending on the violation, fines can range between $230 to $575 for individuals and $2,300 for event organizers or owners/operators of where the event is being held. Last month, the News reached out to the B.C. Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, Richmond RCMP and the City of Richmond to gauge their appetite and ability to enforce the new vaccine passport rule. The onus is basically falling to the municipalities to check businesses’ compliance and for the police to deal with situations of public order relating to the PHO.
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B.C.’s police watchdog has been called in to investigate a RCMPinvolved shooting in Richmond that sent one man to hospital in serious condition. In a statement, BC RCMP said Richmond Mounties responded to reports about “a man with a weapon,” in the 7300-block of Turnill Street — near Bennett Road and south of Garden City Community Park — around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. After arriving at the scene, officers located a man who matched the description of the individual and cordoned off the area. “Police officers began to engage with the individual and shots were fired by police,” BC RCMP said.
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Truth and reconciliation should be about actions, not vacations: Steveston tattoo artist
“There was lots of stuff around town that you could take your family to and learn more about what’s going on and the plight of First Nations people, and all of the ceremonies that we’re having here — hear some of the stories, the truth, exactly from the people,” Tsuji said.
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Going forward, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation should be a day of action — not just a holiday for some, says a Metis tattoo artist based out of Steveston Tattoo Company.
“Doing something like that, I think, is what our local governments should focus more on when they’re talking about what people can do for reconciliation day. So I’m hoping it will turn more towards that than actually being a holiday — people taking action and doing something for a day to make a difference.”
It was an “emotionally heavy” day, said Logan Howard. “I felt the weight of those generations, and my ancestors, and what Indigenous people have been through in Canada,” he said. “I’m still kind of reeling from it.” The first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was recognized on Sept. 30 — the date coincides with Orange Shirt Day — having been declared a federal statutory holiday by the federal government. That legislation was passed shortly after around 200 burial sites were discovered on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Burial sites at several other residential schools across the country have since been identified by Indigenous communities. However, Howard disagreed with Sept. 30 being a day off for government employees. “My opinion is that the government shouldn’t be taking that day off. They should be using that day…to take those steps to try to repair some of the damage done,” he said, noting, for example, that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen vacationing in Tofino on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “(Trudeau) is not leading by example which I hope our government would do.” It’s a sentiment shared by Steveston Bar-
Steveston Barbers and Steveston Tattoo Company on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Submitted photo bers’s Iain Mackelworth and Raymond Tsuji. For his part, Mackelworth said he initially felt “a bit empty” when the federal government declared Sept. 30 a statutory holiday. “We got talking about the whole concept of this day — the concept of calling it a holiday is kind of lost with a lot of people, because it isn’t really a holiday,” he said. “I feel like the message is not going to be heard loud and clear and that seems to be the sentiment of a lot of the customers as well.” Mackelworth said he would like to see, for example, students spending the day learning about Indigenous issues and history, and government employees at work, specifically to tackle issues facing Indigenous communities rather than “just a bunch of virtue signalling.” “What are we going to do about next year? I feel most people need to ask that question. The school system needs to ask that question, the government needs to ask
that question,” he said. “We’ve got a lot more work to do for this. If everybody puts their heads together and does a little bit of hard work, and if that takes a little bit of time and a little bit of money, that can go a long way to helping people…and building bridges.” Meanwhile, Tsuji, who is Indigenous — his mother is a member of the Haisla Nation near Kitimat — said he’s “anxious” to see how provinces, for example, will deal with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation next year, noting he would like to see local governments focus more on ways people can take action. B.C., which did not declare Sept. 30 a statutory holiday, has said it will be working with Indigenous leaders, organizations and communities on how to respectfully recognize the day in the future. Furthermore, Tsuji said, if it is a holiday, it should be for everyone, but “make sure to ask the people to do something more than just take a day off.”
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As a way of taking action on Sept. 30, Steveston Barbers and Steveston Tattoo Company joined forces to raise money for the All Nations Outreach Society, a charity run by Tsuji’s cousin, James Harry Senior. “Us as a group, we started talking here and we decided to do something more constructive than just taking a day off, because the majority of people will just treat it like a holiday when it really isn’t,” Tsuji said. “It’s a time to sit back and reflect and look at some of the problems that the First Nations people are going through and see what you can do to help change what’s happening.” Mackelworth said they raised more than $5,000. While Howard noted he spoke with a lot of people “making great use of that day” by educating themselves or listening to Indigenous voices, he thinks that next year more people will treat Sept. 30 as a day of action or reflection. But he also wants to see the conversation carried forward beyond that. “Let’s make this not just a day… Keep the conversation going, keep that education going, keep moving forward.”
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Resident warns of pair Richmond IGA being replaced by Save-On of roaming huskies Alan Campbell
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A Richmond dog owner is warning residents to be wary of a pair of dangerous, husky-type dogs roaming the Cambie neighbourhood. Ken Hui contacted the Richmond News after he and his dog, Jay a golden doodle – were attacked by the huskies on Saturday afternoon on Cunningham Drive, close to Garden City and Cambie roads. Hui said the dogs made a B-line for them and tried to lunge at Jay. Luckily, he made so much noise, along with a couple driving past who honked and yelled, that the huskies ran away. “The (huskies) continued to walk down the sidewalk through the path from Cunningham drive to Cambie Road,”
described Hui, who said he was quite stunned.
“After I got home, I walked around the neighbourhood trying to see if any person (an owner) found the huskies and would be walking them home. “But there was none. Instead, when I tried to warn other dog walkers, they shared their harrowing experience with similar encounters with unleashed and unaccompanied huskies roaming the neighbourhood surrounding the Talmey Neighbourhood Park.” Hui said he is worried about the safety of other people, their dogs, children and for drivers having to take evasive action when the dogs walk across the road. He has reported the incident to the BCSPCA, which is responsible for animal control in the city. They told him they would investigate the incident.
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The soon-to-be former IGA store in Richmond is not expected to re-open as a Save-On Foods until the fall of 2022. The Richmond News reported last week that the IGA store in Garden City Shopping Centre — at Blundell and Garden City roads — was set to close later this month and be replaced by a Save-On. IGA has not returned the News’ requests for comment but a spokesperson for Save-On has confirmed the takeover, but added that, although not having an exact re-opening date, it would likely be around fall next year. The spokesperson said Save-On wouldn’t be taking possession of the property until early next year.
As for retaining the current IGA workforce, the Save-On spokesperson would only say that they “understand there are some great team members working at the existing location and we welcome them all to apply when we start recruiting for the team in the summer of 2022.” People claiming to be staff at the IGA contacted the News last week to say that none of the workers are unionized and none are being kept on when SaveOn moves in. And they added that the store will likely be shut down for six to eight months for renovations. “None of the employees have been asked to stay and are looking for jobs,” wrote one of the workers, who asked not to be named. “Thank you for all the years we’ve served you…”
Tory slogan lacked clarity: Insider Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
The Conservative party could have done a better job reaching out to Richmond’s Chinese Canadians in this year’s federal election, according to one party insider. A recent study from the Canadian Chinese Affairs Committee found Chinese Canadians overwhelmingly voted for the Conservatives in previous federal elections, yet the party was completely wiped out this year in Richmond where the Liberal’s Wilson Miao and Parm Bains respectively took down the Tory incumbents (pictured right) Alice Wong in Richmond Centre and Kenny Chiu in Steveston-Richmond East. The losses have some questioning what went wrong for the Tories in Richmond — particularly given the party’s national vote was not much lower than it was in the last election, yet Wong was down about 15 per cent. Richmondite Tung Chan, a former Vancouver city councillor and former member of Richmond Centre’s Conservative riding association, said the party should have paid more attention to a misinformation issue. “For example, one of the party’s slogans was that we are against the Government of China and the Chinese Communist
Party, but not against Chinese people. But that slogan lacks details and left many community members unclear exactly how the party felt about Chinese Canadians,” said Chan, adding that “racism wasn’t even mentioned in the party’s platform.” Richmond entrepreneur Amy Huang is an example of Chan’s point. Huang said she has voted for the Conservatives since she immigrated to Richmond in 1993 but switched to backing the Liberals this year. She was concerned that the Conservative’s tough stance on China may fuel racism in Canada. While the party’s slogan aims to distinguish the Chinese government from Chinese people, Huang believes the two can be confused. “When Chinese Canadians walk down the streets, we all look similar and we can’t put stickers on our faces saying we are Canadians, please don’t attack me,” said Huang.
“I am just worried that my children and friends might be the potential targets of racist attacks when this kind of message is circulated again and again. “For me, the Conservatives’ voices aren’t powerful enough when it comes to issues like racism. Chan also notes the Conservatives did too little to reach out to the community via Chinese-language media, saying that “even the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) did more posting on WeChat accounts and hosting of community events than the Conservatives. “The Liberals and the NDP understand that to win, they have to gain support from the minority-majority communities (ridings where people of colour make up the majority.) But that notion isn’t yet in the Conservatives’ DNA. The Conservatives need to promote or talk to people who truly understand the Chinese Canadian community — and listen to them.” In contrast, the Liberals did a great job of reaching out to the local com-
munity, said Chan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s quick campaign stop on the Steveston docks on Aug. 25, where he engaged with spectators and locals, was an example, said Chan. These efforts made voters feel important and appreciated. The federal Conservative leader Erin O’Toole did deliver a speech at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce in July this year, but he could have done more by immersing himself in the community, Chan added. “These factors combined together might’ve put Kenny Chiu in a vulnerable position,” he said. Access Pro Bono project and information officer Jimmy Yan, a commenter with Fairchild Radio, said learning the Chinese language and facilitating communications with key Chinese Canadian members could also be another efficient tool to help the party regain trust and support. “Language is the medium of communication,” said Yan. “Ideally, if all residents in Canada could speak fluent English or French, they could have a less divisive but more peaceful society. But that’s not the case... It’s critical for immigrants to learn the official languages, but Anglophones or Francophones may also benefit from studying foreign languages. The efforts to bridge the gap can be mutual to maximize the utility of quality communication.”
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Smoke fills street
A large plume of black smoke filled the air in a Richmond neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon after a car burst into flames. According to a nearby resident, Norm Conrad, firefighters and police were at the scene of the blaze near Seacote and Williams roads, close to No. 5 Road, in the South Arm community.
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Deadly summer sparks plan stated “inadequate government support” made the risk from the heat worse for people with disabilities and older people.
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The Richmond fire department has a plan to tackle future heat waves. This comes in the wake of a deadly heatwave that killed an estimated 10 people in Richmond and more than 500 across the province in early summer. This plan is being dealt with by city council’s community safety committee, just after Human Rights Watch published a critical report about B.C.’s response to the unusually high temperatures in late June and early July during what was called a “heat dome” event.
Richmond RCMP later confirmed that a mechanical failure had led to the car fire.
At the end of June, the temperature in Richmond reached the mid30s while in Lytton it reached 49.6 degrees Celsius before that town was largely burned down by a wildfire.
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The Human Rights Watch report
Conrad’s photos show what appears to be a blue Chevrolet sedan burning fiercely then sitting by the roadside burned out.
“People with disabilities and older people are at high risk of heat stress, but they were left to cope with dangerous heat on their own,” said Emino Cerimovic, senior disability rights researcher at Human Rights Watch, in an online post. “The Canadian authorities need to listen to and provide much better support for people with disabilities and older people before disaster strikes again.” The report notes local governments operated cooling centres, but Human Rights Watch interviewed people in B.C. who said accessing them wasn’t a “viable option” because it required going into the extreme heat to get to these centres. The Richmond plan — “Hot weather and poor air quality plan” — was written by the fire depart-
ment and will be dealt with at next week’s community safety meeting. It lists 12 facilities that could be used as cooling centres, including libraries and community centres, as well as a detailed plan of action in the case of another heat wave. Facilities that could be used in future heat waves span from Hamilton Community Centre to Steveston Community and include the Minoru Centre for Active Living, which wasn’t open during the June/July heat wave. A Level 1 heat wave is declared when the temperature in the Lower Mainland is expected to hit 29 degrees Celsius for two or more days. A Level 2 heat wave is declared with expected temperatures of 31 degrees or higher. If a Level 2 alert is issued, cooling centres could be open longer and the city, working with local agencies, could reach out to vulnerable people to distribute water.
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If you do, there’s a good chance you’re at the very least about to hit retirement. The crossing pre-dated the likes of the Knight Street and Oak Street bridges, was built in 1894 and spanned from the northern tip of No. 5 Road in Richmond, across what is now called Mitchell Island, before landing at the southern tip of Fraser Street in Vancouver. Up until the advent of today’s bridges, it was the main link over the north arm of the Fraser River into Vancouver.
The photos and video shown were posted to a Richmond community Facebook page by Rob Johal, who loves sharing the history of the city and of Vancouver. The bridge opened as a two-lane wooden span, which was apparently expensive to maintain and was subject to many damages and impairments over the years. It was finally decommissioned in 1974 when the Knight Street Bridge opened for traffic, the latter of which was originally
to be named the “Fraser St. Bridge replacement.” The Fraser Street Bridge was then subsequently dismantled over the next three years. But that only tells half the tale of a bridge laden in history with collisions, collapses, ice floes and tragedy. A silent home video, shot in 1966, shows the bridge after it collapsed after being struck by a barge. A truck driver and seven children standing on the bridge plunged into the
The second part of the video shows traffic crossing the bridge using a “Bailey” bridge (which were simple portable bridges used for temporary use during WWII). According to Johal, this temporary repair was installed within 26 hours of the initial collapse after being floated to the location by a barge. The permanent bridge deck was repaired nine months later. In its earlier days, just north of the structure’s midway point, ramps provided access to “Twigg Island,” which is now the western part of Mitchell Island. During the 1894 Fraser River flood, floating debris destroyed more than half the southern section, causing $2,000 damage. The bridge fared just as badly in 1916, when an ice floe destroyed 160 feet of the bridge. Search Fraser Street Bridge for full story at Richmond-News.com
Cleanup order dropped Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
Richmond city council has rescinded a cleanup order on a property in the South Arm area after bylaw officers found it to be “in full compliance” on Monday. The order to clean up the “unslightly” property on Severn Drive was made last winter after bylaw officers found shipping containers, wooden pallets, household items, derelict
vehicles and other items on the property.
ness going back about 13 years.
On Sept. 20, after two hearings in the summer, council gave the owner’s son another two weeks to clean up the property.
If the property owner hadn’t cleaned up the property, the city was planning to go in to do it and bill the owner.
Bylaw officers inspected it on Monday morning, and Mark Corrado, the city’s manager of community safety policy and programs, told council the site was “now in full compliance.”
After a quick meeting on Monday afternoon with the update from city staff, council voted unanimously to drop the original cleanup order.
The property has been the subject of numerous complaints about unsightli-
“Hopefully, we won’t get into this situation again,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie commented at the end of the meeting.
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Monday, October 18, 2021 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | www.richmond.ca TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10287 (RZ 20-906575)
2. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (TU 20-890760) Location/s:
Units 2110, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2150, 2155, 2160, 2165 & 2170 – 8766 McKim Way
Purpose: To create the “Single Detached (ZS30) – Patterson Road” zone and to rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the new site specific “Single Detached (ZS30) – Patterson Road” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single-family lots with vehicle access from Patterson Road.
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Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit extension for 9 units at 8766 McKim Way to allow “education” (limited to an independent school offering grades 10 to 12) as a permitted use be considered until September 8, 2022. Nathan Andrews, 604-247-4911, Planning and Development Division
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• 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 October 8, 2021 and ending October 18, 2021. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • In-person participation by members of the public at Public Hearings is limited at this time. As an alternative, members of the public may provide written comments in advance of the meeting, or participate in the meeting remotely via telephone, instead of attending in-person. Registration to participate remotely 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
How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/agendas/hearings/2021.htm • By Email: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, may be requested via email between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, October 8, 2021 and ending October 18, 2021, by contacting the CITY CONTACT shown above.
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Mom struggles to help adult son Cycling through the mental-health system can be frustrating Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
Liz Griffith would like to know her adult son’s mental health diagnosis. For more than four years, she’s been taking him to appointments, to the hospital and fighting to get him help for his mental-health problems. But, because he’s an adult, she has never been told what his diagnosis is. The first time her son ended up in the hospital in 2017 — after police came to their home and took him — she felt some temporary relief. “At least, he’ll get help now,” was her first reaction, but this was short-lived as her son started to cycle through the system. This included several stays in the hospital and multiple psychiatrists over four years. The best care he’s received has been at the emergency mentalhealth unit at Richmond Hospital, Griffith said, which is a calm environment for him. But the amount of time patients spend there is limited as it’s an emergency facility. While Griffith acknowledges her son is an adult, she doesn’t understand why she, as his primary support, can’t know more about his mental-health condition. While he was in a state of psychosis, the health-care team asked him for permission to allow Griffith to see his medical records, but he refused. Griffith said the inconsistency of care is the most frustrating part of his treatment. The appointments are just between 10 and 30 minutes and are weeks apart, and consist of questions like “how are you feeling today?” At times, he’s been connected with good support workers, but with staff changes, this often doesn’t last a long time. What he needs, Griffith said,
Liz Griffith is angry that she doesn’t know details about her adult son’s mental-health diagnosis and feels he’s being neglected by the system. Maria Rantanen photo is counselling with a well-trained professional psychologist — she would be willing to pay for part of it, but the cost can be $200 or more an hour and that is prohibitive for her. Griffith has tried to explain the intensity of her son’s problems to mental-health workers, but feels she is either brushed off, disbelieved or labelled a “crazy mother.” “It’s like smashing my head against the wall for years — there’s no end to it,” Griffith said.
not take his medicines and just play video games to fill his time — Griffith thinks she could help guide his treatment.
While decades ago, mentalhealth patients weren’t afforded a lot of privacy rights — with doctors often speaking directto the family It’s like smash- lywithout their permission — the ing my head pendulum has against the wall swung in the opposite direction for years — to protect patient there’s no end privacy.
But some say it to it. has swung too After several years far and can cut of supporting him and having him live LIZ GRIFFITH family out of the circle of care. with her, her son, in his mid-30s, finally Anyone over the got an apartment at Storey’s, a age of 19 is considered an adult supportive home which is run by in the mental-health system and five different non-profit agencies. has the right to have their mediBut having lived with him dur- cal information kept private.
ing his worst times — seeing him
But it’s also been shown that
family involvement can help people accessing mental-health and addictions services. A study by the Family Mental Health Alliance pointed out there are many benefits from having families involved in their care. This includes decreased rates of hospitalization, better adherence to treatment, better recovery rates, less involvement in the courts and savings to mental health and addictions systems. While VCH can’t talk about individual cases because of patient privacy, they stated they have resources available for all Richmond residents and stressed the importance of reaching out to loved ones if it seems they are struggling with their mental health. There is one central Richmond number for all mental health and substance use services and programs — 604-204-1111. There are also crisis lines (see inset) that people with mentalhealth issues can call.
Mental health resources VCH Richmond Mental Health and Substance Use Services/ Programs (all ages): 604204-1111. Lowand no-cost mental health support: www.gov.bc/covid19mentalhealthsupports Suicide crisis line: 1-800 SUICIDE (784-2433) Kuu-us Indigenous crisis line: 1-800-588-8717 The Anne Vogel Clinic (run by VCH), 7671 Alderbridge Way, provides walkin support for those living with opioid use disorder. Provincial resources: Wellbeing.gov.bc.ca
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Emotional support, information and resources
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24 hours a day, 7 days/ week
604-872-3311 or 1-800-SUICIDE
Chimo Crisis Line
Emotional support and direct links to Richmond Mental Health Emergency Services, when needed
All ages
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
604-279-7070
Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada (English/Mandarin)
COVID-19 Pandemic Coping Support Line
Youth and adults
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
Emotional support and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples
Kids Help Phone
Crisis Lines
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Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL)
Daily 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Info.cmwac@gmail.com
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604-721-3022
All ages
24 hours a day, 7 days/ week
1-855-242-3310
Counselling, information, and referrals, and textbased support in English and French
Children and youth
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604-270-8222 (Mandarin) 604-270-8233 (Cantonese)
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604-437-1940
COVID shines light on mental health A bright side to the COVID-19 pandemic is that it’s brought conversations about mental health to the forefront, according to Richmond’s Pathways Clubhouse. “Just letting everything sink in, in the last year, it was quite overwhelming, and I think for those who maybe weren’t living with a mental illness, definitely felt their mental wellness decrease,” said Pascale Jendral, of Pathways’ public education program. As a result, conversations around mental health became “so much broader,” with more people aware of and relating their struggles, she said. There was also more government funding and promotion of what supports are available. “I think it just made it okay to decrease the stigma around it, and more people were having these conversations… Despite all the downfalls of this pandemic, I think that was one of the beneficial pieces, was just shining a spotlight on mental health. Everyone has mental health and we’re all going through struggles and it’s okay to access support and to talk about it.”
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There’s also been an uptick in the number of webinars available to people who are struggling with mental health conditions during the pandemic. Pathways has also seen an increase in viewership of its webinars.
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“It’s far from uncommon to experience mental-health difficulties,” said Barbara Fee, Pathways’ public education program manager. “The opportunities for learning has been terrific.” In order to help people who may be struggling during the pandemic, Pathways is hosting a webinar next week with Vancouver-based psychologist Dr. Maureen Whittal, known for her work with anxiety disorders, as a continuation of Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3 to Oct. 9). “Managing Uncertainty,” a free, virtual event on Oct. 14 from 6:30 - 8 p.m., will include a presentation from Dr. Whittal as well as a question-and-answer period. To register for the free presentation, visit https://bit.ly/3a9OFIi —Kirsten Clarke/Richmond News
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CHIMO Community Services
Counselling programs & services
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604-279-7077
Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada (English/Mandarin)
Daily mindfulness program Youth and adults via Zoom
9:45-10 a.m.
604-721-3022
Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) - Richmond
Provides a range of mental health assessment and treatment options
Intake day: Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Fee-based and subsidized counselling as well as specialized trauma programs by referral.
Foundry
Virtual drop-in counselling sessions by voice, video and chat to youth and caregivers
Youth 12-24 years
Here2Talk
Mental health counselling and referral service by app, phone or online chat in English/French/Punjabi and Chinese
Richmond Addiction Services Richmond Mental Health and Substance Use Services
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Province-wide call 1-833-FØUNDRY
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24 hours a day, 7 days/ week
1-877-857-3397 or direct 604-6425212 or www.here2talk.ca
Addiction counselling and support services
All ages
8:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m. M-F
604-270-9220
Connections to mental health and substance use programs and services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
All ages
24 hours a day, 7 days/ week
604-204-1111
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Connaught Skating coach Keegan Murphy.
When the young skaters step onto the ice, that’s their safe space, away from their troubles, if they have any. That’s the adage that Connaught Skating coach Keegan Murphy sticks to and practises every single session when it comes to protecting the mental health and wellness of his young athletes at the Richmond club. The no-added pressure environment is one of the key ingredients Murphy and his fellow coaches tap into, knowing that the kids in their charge may very well be arriving with some mental baggage from their respective days. “It becomes a lot more intricate when they become teenagers, as there is social media and many more things that impact their lives, inside and outside of the sport,” Murphy told the Richmond News. “As coaches, from the younger skaters to the elite athletes, we emphasize skating is their chosen passion and it’s a place for
you to take care of your mental health. “We create an environment where you leave all your other stresses behind, whether it’s family, social or academic. “They may have expectations of themselves, but we reinforce that the sport is the balancing component in their lives.” Murphy said, however, that the club is “very fortunate” in that their athletes are normally “very focused when they come here and we’ve done a lot of work to create that; but we are always looking to read an athlete’s body language to recognize if they’ve had a bad day. “We try to talk as a group — and sometimes individually — that this is a place to leave that bad test or bad comment be-
“We try to have a chat about their day, away from skating, to show that we also value them as people, not just skaters. “When they realize their peers are often going through the same things, that can be therapeutic also.” Murphy said he’s constantly looking for signals of issues off the ice, things that the young skaters won’t always talk about. “If we’re noticing anything, we probably don’t go straight to the kid, we would maybe go to the parents and mention that we see a change in behaviour and it’s totally up to the family to take it from there,” added Murphy. “If they need help from us, we have resources via Skate Canada, such as social media training, grief counselling; (Skate Canada has) taken a really active role in the last few years. “They have really invested in this because they’ve realized, if we want them to ultimately perform on the highest stage, we need to look after their mental health.” The last 18 months or so, said Murphy,
has been one massive learning curve for coaches and athletes alike, with the pandemic forcing them to think on their feet to keep the kids tuned in mentally.
“We just had to support them all year long,” said Murphy. “But having to tell them to stay at home was tough. We kept in touch with them every day via Zoom and did workouts outside when that was allowed. “Last spring was treacherous as coaches. But the parents could see the mood in their kids was a lot more positive after that hour on Zoom seeing each other. “We had to keep learning and adjusting and I think we succeeded, even though we were not prepared to teach figure skating via Zoom.” All that hard work, added Murphy, has paid off, with the likes of Connaught skating star Wesley Chiu bagging titles on the international junior circuit this fall. “If we had just twiddled our thumbs last year, we probably wouldn’t be where we are today with our skaters,” Murphy noted.
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Years after facing off on their high school basketball courts, Zach Berman and Dean Morris reunited to share their passions for healthy living. “We’re very interested in wellness, being life-long students and having a growth mindset,” says Berman. Every week, they welcome the voices of local changemakers, innovators and healthdriven individuals to share their stories on their podcast, “A Little More Good.” From conversations around mushroom supplements, thoughtful cannabis use and the benefits of yoga and meditation, each episode explores a new way of looking at and moving through the world. The podcasts are recorded at The Hub, an indoor, co-working space at Moncton Street and Second Avenue, and Berman jokes that inviting people into the heart of Steveston to record the show has become
their “little Richmond tourism venture.”
“One of the fun things about the podcast is that we’re connecting with all these creative thought leaders, and it naturally brings on new collaborations and partnerships.” In 2011, Berman, alongside co-founder Ryan Slater, opened a cold-pressed juice and smoothie bar called The Juice Truck. With stores stretching from Steveston to Burnaby, their once truck-based business has taken Metro Vancouver by storm. “We’ve always had a strong community focus with The Juice Truck, and with Covid we put a pause on a lot of the things that we were doing,” says Berman. “The podcast has become the community arm of The Juice Truck.” Going forward, “A Little More Good” will be branching out into a series of community events, as well as hosting their first live show this November. To listen to “A Little More Good,” visit www.alittlemoregood.ca
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Singing, gardening keep seniors healthy Tai, who spent 17 years purchasing cacti seeds from Mexico, the U.S. and South Africa and planting them in his backyard, told the Richmond News gardening can boost people’s moods immediately, as much as other common types of exercise, such as cycling and jogging.
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Watching sports, growing succulents and singing karaoke are just some of the strategies Richmond seniors are employing to combat the negative mental-health effects of COVID-19. The pandemic has hit seniors hard and the situation is even worse among Richmond’s Chinese-speaking community since language barriers can make some feel more isolated. But some have found innovative ways to take on the challenge. Richmondite Daniel Chen, 75, said rooting for his favourite sports team has helped his mental health. Chen, who has been a die-hard fan of the English Premier League (EPL) since it was founded in 1992, said the bigger the sports fan, the bigger the positive impact on mental health. “I always pour myself a cup of coffee and watch sports. For some who prefer
Johnny Tai grows and gives away succulents to cheer people up. Nono Shen photo to watch sports in a stadium, it might not be the same experience, but it’s still lots of fun,” said Chen. “Sometimes I can even hear my neighbours cheering when the players score a goal, and then I feel I am not alone. We are all rooting for the same team.” Another Richmond senior, Johnny Tai, didn’t expect his lifelong hobby of growing succulents and cacti in his backyard would be a mental-health benefit for him and his family throughout the past year.
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“The gardening keeps my family sane and we feel we are the luckiest in this difficult situation. Every day we are running around to take care of hundreds of succulents. Just seeing them grow makes us feel extremely pleased and grateful for everything in life,” said Tai. “The most rewarding part is giving out succulents to people who feel lonely at home. So we will put a call out to invite people who are interested in plants to take one home. Having a full and vibrant palm in your home can be beautiful and lift up your spirits.” While rooting for your favourite team or tending to a succulent is enough to keep some seniors mentally fit, others need more. Richmond’s Community Mental Wellness Association of Canada (CMWAC) pro-
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The pressure on healthcare workers during the pandemic has been nothing short of extreme, but staying socially connected has been the best way to alleviate mental and physical exhaustion, according to some. Richmond resident and registered nurse Irish Gopuansuy said working during the pandemic has been some of her toughest years as a nurse despite having been in the industry for 10 years. However, the appreciation from her patients and the social connection she has maintained during the pandemic has kept her going when it got stressful at work. “Seeing the patients and … how they truly appreciate our work and effort in taking good care of them makes my job worthwhile,” said Gopuansuy, adding she works in the labour and delivery ward so she saw lots of “Covid babies.”
“Most days are very rewarding.” Angela Ha, a Richmond Hospital X-ray technologist, agreed seeing the appreciation from her patients is what kept her motivated at work. “A lot of my patients are just so appreciative that we are still providing care to them and these routine exams…it makes me, of course, want to show up to work all the time. It’s a sense of duty.” Both Gopuansuy and Ha have found spending time with family and friends has helped alleviate the pressure at work.
Meanwhile, Ha said small outdoor get-togethers with her colleagues during summer “did wonders” on her mental health.
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Ha said seeing people outside of work became a form of emotional support that “just recharges the mental exhaustion.” “The social part of it all is what keeps you from being in isolation and it’s like a self-care day that everyone needs, myself included.” Both healthcare workers told the Richmond News a lot of their stress was due to the lack of staff in hospitals.
“It is stressful when we are short staffed and you can’t really decline care to those in Gopuansuy said finding need. Nurses don’t really have time to spend with people the option to stay home either. I such as her husband, her IRISH GOPUANSUY felt like I could’ve brought someloved ones and friends, thing home to my family, espeas well as watching shows and cooking, cially my elderly parents,” said Gopuanhelped her cope with her tough work days. suy, adding she works 12-hour work shifts.
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“With Covid, you are trying to do your best to care for others while taking all the necessary safety precautions to keep yourself healthy and safe.” According to Ha, she saw many people in the hospital working longer hours, “six to seven days a week and (over time) every day.” “By the summer of this year, we were getting burnt out physically and mentally,” she said. Ha added, while new COVID-19 protocols in the hospital required more staff in certain areas to attend to COVID-19 patients, it made it difficult to find employees to cover shifts for those who were sick, injured or even on maternity leave. People, Ha said, were “being pulled from other wards and areas to fill other departments.” When asked if this was something that has been happening recently, she replied that it was “nothing new, and it’s (been) ongoing since COVID-19” began. Search Social connection for full story at Richmond-News.com
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Families being cooped-up closer together and for longer periods during the pandemic has led, in part, to a growing waiting list for counselling among Richmond youth.
Destiny Lang’s passion for mental health wellness led to getting involved with Pathways.
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By their own words, Destiny Lang, who goes by the plural pronoun, is as “passionate” about their own mental health as they are about other people’s.
That’s the impression of Johnny Lo, a clinic director and child and youth mental health therapist at Richmondbased Youthwise, which specializes in helping young people with mental health challenges. “There’s definitely been an increase in the number of youth seeking mental health support, that much I know,” Lo told the Richmond News. “The reality, I think, is that people are more stressed, there’s more tension and anxiety and that has been a pervasive issue. “I know the waiting list for people seeking counselling is getting longer in the last year or so.
...people are more stressed, there’s more tension and anxiety and that has been a pervasive issue. JOHNNY LO “That can be from anxiety, depression, stress at home, behavioural challenges and anger issues. “One of the problems is having less time away from the home environment, whether that’s a lack of sports or social time with friends. And that’s on top of the existing challenges that they may be dealing with.” Lo said there are few families and clients coming to them seeking help
“But what I see is that it adds to the challenges that were already there,” he explained. “It’s case by case, everyone is different, but a common pattern is the added stress of not being able to do what they normally do. “One of the outlets that people with depression have is hanging out with friends or going for a walk, go watch a movie, go shopping. “Isolation is very much factor and it makes it much harder for people dealing with depression.” Lo said one of the simple therapies is making sure they have a regular routine, making sure they’re able to get out for walks or playing a sport. “Social interactions are important. The parents have an important role to play here with the younger members of the family in maintaining that schedule and those connections,” according to Lo.
Indeed, it was that passion that last year led the Grade 12 Burnett secondary student to frequent Richmond-based Pathways Clubhouse, a non-profit organization dedicated to, among other things, creating a path to mental wellness. Last summer, a friend of Destiny who, being well aware of their passion, encouraged them to go to a Pathways’ mental health discussion group for youth aged 13 to 18. “My friend thought this would be a great opportunity to get to know other youth in Richmond and find out what matters to youth,” said Destiny, who suffers from anxiety. “It’s very important for me to take care of my mental health. During the pandemic, I started going to counselling and I’ve realized how important it is to take care of myself mentally and physically. “It helps a lot to be generally happier and be a better version of myself. It all comes back to mental health.”
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“I’m a first generation immigrant from Hong Kong in 2013 and I had to leave behind maternal grandparents. “They’re in their 80s now and I worried about them a lot, hoping they’re OK with their health and things like that.” Destiny said connecting with other youth at Pathways helped them understand that they weren’t alone and there were people like them also suffering in relative silence. “But I could see people being happy and that gave me the realization that I could also be happy and that was very empowering for me,” explained Destiny. Destiny added that their experience as an air cadet in the effective speaking program has boosted their confidence, as had their desire to inspire others by taking part in the same program.
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Drivers show their love for Richmond seniors
Horns honked as people cheered and waved while lined up outside Courtyard Gardens seniors facility Friday morning.
Courtyard Gardens seniors on National Seniors Day. Nono Shen photo
On Oct. 1, National Seniors Day, Richmond drivers were showing their appreciation for the seniors community as they drove past Courtyard Gardens Retirement Residence, close to
Granville Avenue and Gilbert Road.
Amanda Hill, general manager of Courtyard Gardens, told the Richmond News that Oct. 1 is a special day for them. And, given the COVID-19 protocols — and not being allowed to hold any big celebra-
tion indoors — the honking, cheering, waving and clapping is a welcome sight and experience for their residents.
Hill said residents have been very resilient amid the pandemic, although they have been through a difficult time not being able to see friends and family in person.
“We have been here for them, and they are always there for us. So if you have seniors at home, please give them a phone call and take an extra few minutes to say hey. They have lifelong wisdom and we have a lot to learn from them,” said Hill. —Nono Shen/News
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A stolen Burnaby firefighter’s medal was recovered during a Richmond RCMP investigation.
A Burnaby firefighter’s stolen medal was found during an ongoing investigation in Richmond. Richmond RCMP executed a search warrant in the 8900-block of Cooper Road on Sept. 9 as part of an on-
going break-and-enter investigation when they found the medal. According to police, the long service medal belonged to a Burnaby firefighter. Investigators tracked down the son of the long-retired firefighter and
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Richmond pumpkin smashes B.C. record “I had a good idea when it was being loaded onto the truck before the competition, due to the measurements and the history of the seeds. “I got (the seeds) two years ago in Vegas at the International Pumpkin Convention from a medic from New York emergency hospital.
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It has taken him decades to fulfill his giant pumpkin dream, but now Richmond resident Dave Chan can really go to the ball.
“I connected with him during the pandemic and I told him I would grow the seeds in his honour, so maybe I should rename the pumpkin Karma.”
On Saturday, at a farm in Langley, giant pumpkin-grower Chan looked on and smiled a huge smile when his massive gourd weighed in at 1,911 pounds, smashing the B.C. record by 368 pounds.
The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, said Chan, had an emergency meeting recently to allow him to record all three pumpkins at Langley — normally he would have to do it in the U.S., but they allowed him an exemption due to the pandemic.
His previous best was a mere 1,379 and he beat the competition at Saturday’s contest by a whopping 800 or so pounds to record his giant as the 25th largest in the world. Not only that, Chan — who grows his giant pumpkins in a temporary greenhouse in his backyard lot in east Richmond — produced two other huge gourds, which also helped him win a third accolade on the weekend, where growers were honoured if they had three weighing in at more than 4,000 pounds. “The three together came to 4,326 pounds,” a beaming Chan told the Richmond News, adding that the trio were named Baby Bear, Mama Bear
Richmond resident Dave Chan celebrates atop his giant pumpkin, which, at 1,911 pounds was recorded last weekend as B.C.’s biggest ever and 25th largest ever grown in the world. and Papa Bear. “I was completely amazed. You always hope for the best. There was a great sense of satisfaction when it was finally weighed.” Chan said this year he fertilized organically only via the soil, not on the
surface of the plant and he protected his 2,000-square-foot patch with a temporary cover during the season. “I followed that advice from some world record holders in the UK, who I visited a few years ago while on vacation,” Chan revealed.
Baby and Mama Bear pumpkins, added Chan, have been donated to a pumpkin-carving exhibition in Burnaby, while Papa Bear will be proudly displayed at the end of his driveway on Fedoruk Road. “I won’t be carving it this year; I’d rather people come along and see it at its best, maybe with a sign on it saying it’s B.C.’s biggest,” said Chan. “That way, people can come along and get their picture taken with it.”
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Howe Chan sometimes forgets things — after all, he is 87.
Richmond resident Howe Chan will celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.
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Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath in desirable Colony Bay. Freshened up with new flooring and paint, this cozy unit features a gas fireplace, SE facing balcony, 1 parking and a storage locker. Centrally located, park the car and walk to Minoru Park and Richmond Centre! Perfect for 1st time buyers or those looking to downsize!
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THE JADE - CONCRETE BLDG 1 BDRM RENTABLE CONDO
$699,000
1130 SF, 2 + DEN RIVER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Rarely available! Well kept 1 bedroom concrete condo at “The Jade” that’s perfectly situated in between Richmond Centre and Lansdowne Mall! This 554 SF floor plan has a an excellent layout with an open kitchen, gas stove, granite countertops with breakfast bar, floor to ceiling windows, updated laminated flooring, insuite laundry, ample storage and east facing patio. Comes complete with 1 secured parking spot and 1 locker and is located on the terrace level which offers easy access to the amenities of the building. All this in a well-run complex with concierge service that’s just steps to Price Smart, Richmond Public Market, restaurants, Canada Line, buses, banks and more. Pets & rentals ok. Ready to move in!
WALL CENTRE RICHMOND with North West views of the River, Marina, mountains and the airport. This large 1130 sq ft 2 bedroom & 2 bath unit has a bonus family room / open den off the kitchen. Convenient location just steps to Canada Line Skytrain, shops, restaurants & easy access to Vancouver & all bridges and highways. Available and ready for quick possession. Rentals & Pets OK.
#414-5933 Cooney Road
#701-3333 Corvette Way
FULLY UPDATED TOWNHOME $668,000
4 BEDROOMS + REC ROOM
Wow!! This totally updated 1536 sq ft corner unit offers 3 bedrooms + den (or 4th bedroom) + huge recreation room. This townhome is spotless, in move-in condition, and ready for quick possession. Flexible floor plan with den/bedroom with full bath and large rec room on the lower floor is great for teenagers, extended family or home office. The top 2 floors offers 3 more bedrooms with living & dining rooms with a sparkling new white kitchen with quartz countertops and full slab backsplash and shiny new stainless steel appliances. Bright open floor plan leads onto to extra large private patio (approx 272 SF) , great for year-round BBQ’s and the kids & dogs to play. All this is just steps to the water, marina, shops & restaurants in downtown Ladner.
4966 River Reach, Ladner
SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL
$25/SF
OFFICE FOR LEASE
$19/SF
FULLY FURNISHED 1792 SF
4360 Agar Drive
#203-1688 Robson St, Vancouver
$20/SF
FULLY FURNISHED 1707 SF
IMPRESS YOUR CLIENTS!
$27/SF
UPSCALE SHOWROOM/ OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE
Amazing 1792 sq ft fully furnished office with 2 separate offices, boardroom, 12 workstations, sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. Excellent floorplan maximizes use of space and has everything to get your business up and running quickly. Conveniently located close to all amenities including Ironwood Mall with SaveOn Foods, London Drugs, Canadian Tire, Keg Steakhouse, Tim Hortons, Starbucks & more. Just minutes away from Silvercity Entertainment & easy access to Hwy 99 into Vancouver or thru the tunnel to Delta, Surrey or the US Border.
Fully furnished 1707 sq ft modern office with 18 workstations, board room, sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. Open floor plan with bright modern décor is ready for your use. The space is flexible for various types of businesses. Conveniently located close to all amenities including Ironwood Mall with Save-On Foods, London Drugs, Canadian Tire, Keg Steakhouse, Tim Hortons, Starbucks & more. Just minutes away from Silvercity Entertainment & easy access to Hwy 99 into Vancouver or thru the tunnel to Delta, Surrey or the US Border.
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 all-inclusive 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.
#233-11951 Hammersmith Way
#1205-11980 Hammersmith Way
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VANCOUVER - ON ROBSON STREET
Studio unit at the Pacific Robson Palais which is a well-run & unique concrete low-rise 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.
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RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty & RE/MAX Anita Chan Realty - * #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond BC V7B 1B4
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#107 - 8640 Citation Drive Excellent Studio Floor plan, in suite storage, 1 parking, close to transit and parks. RENTABLE! LISTED $299,900
Sophisticated 2 bdrm, AWESOME $100K upgrade, brilliantly remodelled. Across from NEW Senior Centre, Aquatic Centre, Minoru Park and easy walk to Richmond Centre Mall. LISTED $649,000
STOR RNOWAY One Bedroom #313 - 10160 Ryan
CLEARWATER BC 737 Clearwater Village
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#224 - 23200 GILLEY ROAD OPEN SAT/SUN 12-5PM
Richmond's best value is at Hamilton Village West! You would have to go to Langley to find prices this low for a brand new home. This 2 bedroom and Den, E-plan home is 968 square feet and enjoys all the amenities of this amazing new neighbourhood: shops, services, a community centre & elementary school all at your doorstep with a huge playground, gym and meeting room for your enjoyment on the property. Don't miss your chance to own in Richmond with 50 homes priced under $679,900, call today!
Priced at $679,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324
Surrey BC #22 - 16228 16th St
STO ORNOWAY Two Bedroom #212 - 10180 Ryan
SOUT TH ARM 8700 Garden City
SOUTH ARM 8411 Ruskin Road
HUGH BOYD 4211 Lancelot Dr
Langley BC #303 - 6336 197 St
STEVESTON VILLAGE #109 - 4233 Bayview
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Welcome home to Nakade, one of Stevestonʼs most exclusive buildings, located in the sought-after London Landing area. Just steps away from the South Dyke, Ember Kitchen, Diplomat Bakery, Mia Montessori Academy, this beautiful and spacious, one level suite boasts 1,446 sq ft, 3 bedrooms and a den and features a sunny, West facing patio and an East facing deck for morning coffees! Enjoy geo-thermal heating + cooling, a gourmet kitchen and upscale finishings. In the Homma and McMath catchments!
Priced at $1,068,800 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800
OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-5PM #213-23200 GILLEY ROAD
Richmond's best value is at Hamilton Village West! You would have to go to Langley to find prices this low for a brand new home. This 1 bed + den, B-plan home is 646 square feet and enjoys all the amenities of this amazing new neighbourhood: shops, services, a community centre & elementary school all at your doorstep with a huge playground, gym and meeting room for your enjoyment on the property. Don't miss your chance to own in Richmond with 50 homes priced under $529,900, call today!
Priced at $479,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324
SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #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.
Priced at $1,349,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837
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Introducing
Margaret Lim, BSc, Realtor,
Dash Real Estate Group
Margaret Lim has extensive knowledge and love for Vancouver, since immigrating from Manila in 1990. She was integral in building client relationships for Concept West Homes and Exxel Home Development, while raising four children. Margaret loves the challenge of negotiation and prides herself on winning the best deal for her clients. Her upbeat attitude, sense of humour, determination, and life experience allow her to relate to people, so she can exceed their expectations. She balances her focus and commitment at work with reading, music and dance, cooking, and gardening. Margaret believes in influencing people’s lives for the better, adding to their health, wellness and quality of life. She truly believes Vancouver is the best place to live and she is available for any real estate inquiries. With Margaret’s continuing success professionally, she enjoys the love and support from her grown children, family and friends. Further, Margaret’s personal life is guided by a deep devotion to God. She draws daily strength, wisdom and grace from her faith, hope, and the compelling power of God’s love. “For the joy of the Lord is her strength.” - Nehemiah 8:10.
Contact Margaret for your real estate needs /
Marggaret
margaretlim@remax.net or 778-688-2448 www.DashRealEstateGroup.com
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FIVE 2-BDRM 2 to 2.5-BATH UNITS 1,049 SF – 1,117 SF @ $889,900 EACH ONE 3-BDRM 3.5-BATH UNIT 1,761 SF @ $1,399,900 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, VIEWINGS BETWEEN 10AM AND 7PM BY APPOINTMENT
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King-sized Master Bdrm • 9 foot ceiling • Air Conditioned • Roof Top Garden W RMD - 5-BDRM 2,895 SF EXECUTIVE HOME
NEW LISTING
$2,288,000
HI-END CONDO IN CENTRAL RICHMOND
NEW LISTING
$649,800
#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY, RICHMOND
Prestigious Woodwards neighbor-hood off Gilbert. 5,493 sf S-facing lot (49ʼ w). One owner since new. 5 ensuited bdrm (4 up + 1 dn). High ceiling in Lvgrm & foyer, 9ʼ on main. Gourmet kitchen w/stone countertop, maple cabinetry + wok area w/gas range & SS appliances. Granite foyer & countertops in all baths. Spa-like master en-suite. Radiant HW heat w/ new boiler. LW concrete upper floor, Tiled roof. Immaculately kept insideout. Engineered hardwood floors throughout except tiled kitchen & baths.
6511 MAPLE ROAD, RICHMOND
“Sorrento Central” 607 sf PH unit conveniently located in Richmond. Walk to Skytrain, shopping, & parks. 1Bdm + den, heating & airconditioning. LEED building. Bosch & Fisher Paykel appliances w/ gas stove, microwave hood fan, & granite countertops. Very bright & spacious, 9 ft. ceilings & 72 sf SE facing balcony. 24-hr Security. 1 Secured parking. Rental & pets friendly, NS building. Hi end club house facilities incl. full gym, pool, hot tub, sauna & party lounge. Fixed term tenancy 'til March 31, 2022 paying $1,872/month.
BURNABY SOUTH SLOPE
QUEENSBOROUGH WATER FRONT LOTS
$688,000
CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE IN SURREY
NEW LISTING
#38-16337 15TH AVENUE, SURREY “Dawson Creek” by renowned Dawson + Sawyer. Conveniently located at King George Corridor & only a couple of mins drive to HW 99 & Walmart, Super Store & Morgan Crossing Shopping Centre. 1,651 sf like new & ready to move-in NS 3-level unit. 2018-built. 4-bdrm (3up + 1 dn) 3.5 baths. Double garage. 680 SF main floor has 9ʼ ceiling & open concept + 7ʼ x 15ʼ (approx.) covered balcony. Wood laminated main floor. Island kitchen, S/S appliances, gas stove & microwave/hoodfan, stone counter top. King-sized master bdrm with beautiful en-suite. Salmon-bearing Carlson Creek greenbelt abutting property.
$748,000
$2,388,000
$1,298,800
#10-7428 SOUTHWYNDE AVENUE, BURNABY
$688,000
$628,000
#302-1331 ALBERNI ST VANCOUVER
Aderaʼs award winning Ledge-stone. Spacious 3-level 1,025 sf town-home. 2-bdrm, 1.5 baths, open kitchen. Bonus: 300ʼ sf + rooftop deck with fantastic view. 2 pkg, 1 locker. Excellent family neighborhood. Walk to acclaim Taylor Park Elementary.
$799,000
#306-1323 HOMER ST VANCOUVER NEW PRICE
$549,800
1/2 ACRE
$3,500,000
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83 SOUTH DYKE ROAD, NEW WESTMINSTER
Developersʼ & buildersʼ ALERT! Waterfront 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.
#6315-5117 GARDEN CITY RICHMOND
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#15-4220 STEVESTON HWY RICHMOND
DRASTICALLY REDUCED 9471 BECKWITH ROAD
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COMING SOON $499,800
#102-7080 St. Albans Road
Monaco at the Palms by Bosa- enjoy an urban lifestyle in this bright ground floor 1 bedroom plus den unit. Located right in the center of Richmond this unit is move in ready. Fresh paint and laminate floors throughout. Walk out to huge west facing yard, pet owners will love this space and it is perfect for gardeners, beautiful mature trees and plants, your own private sanctuary. Convenient walking distance to Canada Line, parks, restaurants and malls. 1 parking and 1 locker, 1 pet allowed.
$468,900
#313-10631 No. 3 Road
TOP FLOOR 2-bedroom & 1.5 bath unit with charming enclosed balcony/sunroom in ADULT ORIENTED (AGE 19+) ADMIRAL'S WALK. Originally a 1 bdrm and den, this 2 bedroom unit is over 1100 sf ft (incl enclosed balcony) and feels bright and spacious. Enjoy IN-SUITE LAUNDRY, electric fireplace, newer kitchen with tasteful updates and laminate floors throughout the unit. This quiet, well-managed complex offers a clubhouse with outdoor pool and billiards all in a park-like setting. 1 parking, 1 locker. Plus storage room off the enclosed balcony. Age restricted, no pets, no rentals, a peaceful place to call home.
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
NEW LISTING
$759,000
NEW LISTING $1,298,000
#216-9388 Tomicki Avenue
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10251 Bridgeport Road
Welcome to ALEXANDRA COURT by Polygon. A great location ideally situated for an exciting urban lifestyle. This coveted two bedroom corner unit, features a bright, spacious and functional layout. Features include extra windows, air-conditioned interiors, over-height 9 foot ceilings and KitchenAid/ Blomberg appliances. A 12,000 sf residents-only club house offers an outdoor pool, gymnasium for court activities, fitness studio, guest suite and multi-media lounge. Steps to Walmart Plaza, transit, schools, Aberdeen Centre, Lansdowne Mall & KPU. 2 parking and 1 storage locker included.
Over 8000 square-foot lot with big sunny fully fenced backyard located in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Rectangular North/South property across from retail/ commercial area. 60 ft frontage x 138 ft depth. An excellent holding property with lots of options!
Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746
Jennifer Adams 604-868-4895
#317-4889 53 Street Ladner
RE/MAX Westcoast, #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 / Tel: 604.273.2828 / Cell: 604.317.7768 / Fax: 604.284.1581 / Email: patti@pattimartin.com Each office independently owned and operated.
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Harry Ratchford PREC
604-551-9396
604-315-2633
www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca
40-11291 7th Avenue, Richmond NEW LISTING
$1,198,000
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IMMACULATE: this DETACHED townhouse is located in the park-like Mariner’s Village, just steps away from the dyke, Gary Park and Steveston village with its restaurants, boutiques and cafes. Also close to the library and schools including Lord Byng elementary & McMath Secondary. Very family oriented neighborhood with indoor pool and clubhouse. This property comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bath on the first floor with living room, dining room, kitchen (with brand new appliances) and a family room on the second floor. The downstairs master bedroom has an ensuite and a sliding door leading to the patio and the fully fenced back yard. There are 3 sky lights on the second floor which make the whole upper floor very bright. The windows are updated as are the floors upstairs (engineered hardwood).
JOHN COULTHARD 604-209-8424 Award Winning Service Since 1982 Gold Master Medallion Club Member (10+ years)
johnc@macrealty.com
Beautiful Corner Suite in Park Towers
NEW LISTING
$ 535,000
SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT
$699,900
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Spacious ground level condo in Tsawwassen’s sought after Royal Oaks! This 1,315 sf 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo features an amazing floor plan with large private covered patio. Nicely renovated throughout including newer appliances & laminate flooring. Master bedroom is complete with walk-in closet and ensuite with separate shower & soaker tub. Wonderful central location, a quick walk to amenities, shops & restaurants.
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Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home! AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878
Spacious and well maintained 1,200 square foot, 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Corner Unit in very Popular "Park Towers", Richmond original Hi Rise Concrete Building! Lovely southwest exposure overlooking Minoru Park with all of its great amenities. Across from Richmond Centre Mall and easy walk to Skytrain
#505-6611 Minoru Boulevard Massive Lot in Popular Location
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Almost 10,000 Sq Ft Lot in a Fabulous and quiet family neighbourhood! Very Reasonably Priced! Build over 4,200 sq ft Mansion in an area surrounded by new homes. Terrific area close to French Immersion Schools, South Arm Park and Broadmoor Shopping Centre. Clean and well kept split level house.
9371 Pinewell Crescent
Fabulous West Richmond Property!
Fantastic, Rectangular 66 x 120' Southern exposed Property in very desirable West Richmond "Lackner" location! A nice feature is that is backs onto schoolyard for Privacy. 3 Bedroom "Woods" Bungalow is in solid condition. Rare Opportunity
5300 Colbeck Road
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Sutton Group - Seafair Realty
“A NAME EASY SUSSEX SQUARE
$209,000
IDEAL INVESTMENT 202-7280 Lindsay Road
At just under 700 sq ft this one bedroom/one bath unit affords options for home ownership or investment opportunities. Rentals are allowed. Good schools within walking distance, transit a short stroll away and pre-paid leasehold building has undergone major upgrades over the past few years.
NEW LISTING
$828,000
THE DAHLIA
$708,000
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$1,488,800
QUALITY CONCRETE BUILD 116-10780 No 5 Road
And classy low-rise complex that boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2 parking. Walls of windows showcase the garden & mountain view. Open plan with nicely separated bedrooms. Wide plank flooring, gas range, spa-like baths & air-conditioning. Quick access to Hwy 99 & shopping plus rentals & pets are okay.
7,193 SQ.FT. LOT
$1,100,000
OUTSTANDING FAMILY HOME - HAMILTON, EAST RICHMOND
Here's an outstanding family home, beautifully updated in last few years, in fast developing Hamilton area of Richmond. Perfect even for the larger family with 5 Bedrooms, Den (can be Bedroom), 3.5 Bathrooms in almost 3,100 sq.ft. of Living area! Super functional contemporary floor plan; Main Floor with feature High Ceiling Living/Dining area, Entertainment size Kitchen, Eating area and Family Room with sliders to a Deck that you will love to spend time on! Very private backyard with lovely river & green space views! Too many features to mention. Call for full details. This Choice Home in a Choice Subdivision will sell... Fast!!
22646 FRASERBANK CRESCENT, RICHMOND
JUST LISTED!
TERRIFIC TWO-LEVEL 1103 4900 Francis Road
Townhome in fabulous family oriented complex – Countryside Estates. Bright white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and open eating bar to dining room. Updated baths, 3 spacious bedrooms & private backyard. Beautiful outdoor pool, mature trees & grand greenspace.
$799,800
ONE LEVEL LIVING 1304 Malibu Place, Tsawwassen
In one of Richmond's most desirable complexes- "RIDGECREST"! Featuring a very functional floor plan, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1,428 sq.ft. Living/Dining area with Feature Wood Fireplace & sliders to a sunny south back Patio/Garden area, Contemporary Kitchen with adjoining Den/Family Room area. Ample size Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet & full Ensuite. Very spacious & bright home throughout. The Complex is very well maintained with pro-active management. Superb location within minutes walking distance to Richmond Center & Minoru Park & steps to Public Transit! These are seldom available - ACT FAST!
In this sweet little bungalow on a beautiful 7,000 sq ft lot. Choice quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after ʻCliff Driveʼ neighborhood in sunny Tsawwassen. Great spot to start home ownership or downsize to. Lot can accommodate and RV or boat and you are conveniently located near beaches, ferry, golf & shopping.
www.AnnePiche.com
#8 – 7360 MINORU BOULEVARD, RICHMOND
sutton group - seafair realty. 550 - 9100 blundell road, richmond, bc v6y 1k3
BOB SCHMITZ
30TH YEAR OF HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HOMEWORK
"RIDGECREST" -2 STOREY TOWNHOME - RICHMOND CENTRE
HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE
SCHMITZ REALTOR®
Diana Dickey 604.618.7060
604.908.2045
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Sold! 7680 Minoru Boulevard Offered at $1,088,000
Gorgeous fully renovated Rancher in the Sky. Almost 1800 sq ft of fine living in central Richmond with this big 2 bdrm / 2 full bath home. Air conditioning, hot water heating, gourmet kitchen, and large principal rooms for all your house sized furnishings. Beautiful laminate flooring throughout with vaulted ceilings and loads of natural light from the multiple sky-lites. Enjoy the sunsets from your spacious balcony and all the big windows in this top floor home. Conveniently located for shopping, transit, Canada Line and the Minoru Rec Center. Excellent complex with very proactive council and ownership. Contact your agent for a private viewing.
Find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood - call Bob
Family & Pet Friendly 102 1442 Blackwood St. White Rock 1 bed, 1 bath, 621sqft.
$298,000
Corner Unit Penthouse with water VIEWS!
703 3188 Riverwalk Ave. Vancouver 2 bed , 2 bath, 1138 sqft.
$1,528,000
Sold!
Pelican Pointe
337 5888 Dover Cres.
1 bed, 1 bath 545 sqft. Partial water views! $399,000
Sold!
Penthouse with Water & Mt. Baker VIEWS!
1202 3281 E. Kent Ave., Vancouver 2 bed, 2 bath, 1056 sqft.
$999,000
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FORD, Robert Lawrence November 2, 1947 - October 1, 2021 With deep sadness we announce the passing of Robert, who departed after 20 years with prostate cancer with dignity and grace in the presence of his wife Robyn in the family home on October 1/21. Survived by his brother Don and his wife Shirley in Port Hardy; his sister Judy McGregor in Langley; stepsons Kris (Molly) in North Vancouver and Brad (Brigitte) in Victoria and Matt (Elisha) in Chilliwack. Also survived by grandchildren Parker, Rheiss, Wesley and Rosalie. Robert also known as Uncle Bob and FishOrtho will be remembered for his patient, kind and generous heart, and always for his keen interest in the outdoors, fishing, camping, hiking, biking and coaching baseball. These were always on the vacation lists. In 1966 he started an apprenticeship at G.F Strong. Graduated to O.P.C (Orthotics Prosthetics Canada) and board certified in 1972, after which he opened Ford Labs in 1980, during which time he was voted Business Man of The Year by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, and in 1996 awarded the O.P.C Fellowship. Robert sold his business to a colleague in 2014 and retired. He spent more time fishing and camping with his many friends over the next years.
“When you speak of him, speak not with tears, for thoughts of him should not be sad. Let memories of the time you shared with him give you comfort, for his life was rich because of you.” (author unknown)
Setsuko (Sets) Yamashita passed away suddenly at Richmond General Hospital on Sept 23, 2021 at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her husband, Terry, and her son, Dougie. She will be sadly missed by her children, Alan, Shirley and Karen (Brian) Esson, and her grandchildren Melissa and Michelle. She leaves behind Marge Sakai, Mitts (Kay) Sakai, Yonny (Emy) Sakai, Jean Teraguchi, Patsy Mayede, Sally (Joe) Yukawa, Elaine (Tuck) Tsumura, Keiko (David) Takahashi and many nieces and nephews. She was a thoughtful generous person. She enjoyed spending time in her flower and vegetable garden. Whenever she made an abundance of food or baking goods, or when she harvested her vegetable garden, she would distribute them to her family and friends. She was a long time member of the Steveston Buddhist Temple. After she retired, she kept busy by volunteering for many years at the Richmond Food Bank along with Alan, being active in the Steveston Buddhist Temple Fujinkai assisting with the food preparations whenever possible, and for many years creating many intricate paper folding crafts with her group of friends.
A private service was held on Sept 30, 2021 at the Richmond Funeral Home. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the emergency ward and palliative care unit at the Richmond General Hospital. In lieu of koden and flowers, please make a donation in Setsuko’s memory to Steveston Buddhist Temple or to your local food bank.
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With his 55 years of service at Ford Labs, he helped many disabled children and adults in B.C. He left a legacy of helping others and wishes all those attending the party/roast to bring stories to life. No flowers please. If you wish, donate to B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation in his name.
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No matter what the future brings we will always walk together in peace and know that some day we will meet again for all eternity. Thanks to all the staff at the Palliative Care Team in Richmond, for all your support this past year. As he wished, a remembrance party and roast will be held at date to be determined. Robert managed his life with this simple sentence “Life is too short to drink cheap wine and surround yourself with people you don’t like”.
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