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Tweaking won’t solve housing crisis Eve Edmonds
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When I began working at the Richmond News (about 15 years ago now), we joked about how everyone at City Hall seemed to have a tick that forced them to end their sentences with “…and it will help address affordable housing.” Be it building the Canada Line, opening the River Rock Casino, or lobbying for the Olympic Oval, all would in some way, somehow create more reasonable rent and housing prices in Richmond. City staff and politicians seemed keen to signal to the community they knew there was problem and were dealing with it. But “signaling” and “dealing with” are two different things. (As our Prime Minister had to be reminded of last month after getting flack for vacationing in Tofino on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.) So here we are many years later and the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Richmond is $1,629, according to a July
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Meanwhile, a single person on disability gets $1,358. Add to that a rental vacancy rate of 1.7 per cent and clearly all those strategies haven’t quite panned out.
Granted, a chunk of that money was used to build Storeys as well as the Kiwanis Towers, both subsidized housing developments, but demand has long outstripped supply. (If you go on the Kiwanis Towers website, the first thing you’ll read in big red letters is, “not accepting applications.”)
Even more concerning, we don’t seem to be learning. Richmond’s main modus operandi to increasing affordable housing has been to cajole developers into designating a small percentage of their units affordable. That happened, yet again, this week when city council voted to require developers in the city centre area to ensure 15 per cent of the units are affordable — up from 10 per cent. (See page 14.) That’s great, at least it can’t hurt, but that kind of tweaking clearly is not delivering the numbers we need. One catch has been developers would consistently agree to the terms then, near completion, opt to just give the city a wad of cash instead. This meant multiple years into their affordable housing strategy, Rich-
And it’s not like homes aren’t being built. In just the first six months of 2021, 850 new, market (read expensive) homes came online in Richmond. I recognize that the affordable housing crisis is a result of numerous factors, many beyond the scope of any one city council. But what is within every council’s scope is the ability to be innovative and responsive. Moreover, if there is one thing we know about really big problems, be they affordable housing, climate change or the pandemic, it is they have to be tackled on multiple fronts. So what’s with the city’s refusal (reluctance) to get behind the Caring Place’s
proposal to build two towers of affordable housing on city-owned property at Granville and Minoru? In Vancouver, this kind of arrangement has been in operation for a few years now and has yielded multiple housing co-ops and purpose-built rentals. Another one of the city’s refrains is that housing is a provincial issue. True enough, but as a developer of non-profit housing said, (page 14) the province only jumps in when it sees commitment at the local level. It may be there’s a fatal flaw with the Caring Place proposal. But it may be there’s a fatal flaw in thinking we can ensure housing for all with business as usual. Quibbling over 10, 15, even 20 per cent is simply tweaking a housing market that has already proven itself incapable of providing an adequate supply of affordable housing. It’s time for bold ideas. Anything short of that can help and may make some people feel good about themselves, but won’t crack the back of this housing beast.
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Snow geese losing out to urban development Dear Editor, Re: “Geese won’t let me sleep,” Letters, Oct. 14
In response to the noisy snow goose letter, perhaps the author might consider that snow geese have been migrating along the Pacific flyway for thousands of years. Long before European settlers began to use this land, the snow geese migrated from Wrangle Island in Russia and there have been recordings of some birds making the journey in 36 hours. The majority take longer: one to two weeks. The reason snow geese congregate in school yards is a simple matter of urban development. I’ve lived in Richmond for 40 years. I don’t remember snow geese in my school fields even though I lived near Sturgeon Banks. The marshland to the west of Richmond is rich in grazing land for the geese. Looking at aerial photographs of Richmond will reveal why the geese are using school fields. Forty years ago Richmond’s landscape was rich with farms and other open green areas. Now, the
only green space the geese can find from above are school fields which is why you are being “bothered.” Snow geese are fascinating. If you watch a flock, you can identify bonded adult pairs. They generally stay close to their young which have the greyer colouring. Their beak feathers are stained orange from the rust in the soil where they graze. Some of their favourite foods are potatoes, grass and cattails. Seagulls have learned over time that grazing snow geese make it easier for them to dig up invertebrates so they will follow and graze with the geese. Their waste is essentially processed grass so while it’s messy, it also provides free fertilizer for our school fields. Scientists think that birds may even navigate using the stars as well as recognizable landmarks. Ultimately, the geese are simply following deeprooted instinct and doing their best to survive in a world that is constantly shrinking.
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Better transit connections needed to fight emissions Dear Editor, Richmond’s bus routes operate in a primarily north-south direction, beginning in locations such as Steveston, and Ironwood/Entertainment Blvd. and taking different routes to culminate around Richmond Centre. The benefit is riders from around Richmond can quickly reach the city centre or grab the train. The downside is this makes East-West travel on transit impractical. Consider a trip from Ironwood to Steveston — a roughly 10-minute drive. The 413 route connects these two; however, the 413 runs very seldom, and stops running hours before the rest of the network. Attempting to bus this distance can take riders nearly an hour, due to the detour to Richmond centre, and the wait times when transferring.
The 401 and 410 routes used to be decent at connecting East to West, albeit still stopping at Richmond Centre. Unfortunately, in 2018, TransLink made the decision to split these routes into two, resulting in the need to wait significant amounts of time for a connection. If Richmond is committed to reducing vehicle emissions, as well as continuing to urbanize to support our growing numbers, we must discuss ways in which we can connect population centres in more practical ways than what currently stands. In doing so, we will encourage more transit ridership, further reducing vehicles on the road, and further progressing towards a greener future.
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Where is Paving trail won’t the science? fix bad driver issue Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Recently the Richmond News has published letters from readers who describe themselves as marginalized “model citizens” who are defending “responsible” unvaccinated Covid people who face “resentment and even hatred“ for exercising their right to choose what they believe is in their best interests. Here is a suggestion, you say most of the unvaccinated have a valid reason for their choice. I assume that embraces some valid health science? Please let the rest of us know what that is, while thousands of your collaborators obliterate our health care system, and help spread misery to so many on both sides of a hospital bed. And please don’t tell me you have some inalienable right to do so.
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Re: “Richmond resident wants trail paved to combat neighbourhood traffic volume,” Online, Oct.16 (see story on page 7) As a resident of the neighbourhood cited in the article, I can attest there is indeed significant traffic. However, all of the “accidents” and “many near collisions” I have witnessed have more often than not been a result of careless/inattentive driving coupled with speeding. Mr. Ge’s bid to pave over a well used trail to divert traffic won’t do anything about the real problem here — terrible drivers. The neighbourhood is better served by having speed bumps installed. Thus, drivers are forced to slow down, thereby, reducing the risk of collisions. Not only would this option be more cost effective, it would have less of an impact on the resident wildlife and surrounding environment (including the blueberry farm) than paving a significant portion of the trail. The city did a traffic survey a few years ago and of course, they never installed any speed bumps — maybe a petition from all of us supporting speed bumps would be a better way to go than pushing for making another road.
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No pat on back for airport plan Dear Editor, Re: “YVR unveils net zero plan,” Business, Oct. 14. Regarding YVR’s zero emissions plan, I beg to differ on their position. I worked at YVR for 39 years for one of the major airlines. In 1996, the north runway was opened, but for takeoffs only? I watched hundreds of times as a long lineup of up to a dozen aircraft waited for takeoff clearance. All these aircraft were unnecessarily burning copious amounts of fuel while waiting. Meanwhile, the mega million dollar north runway was severely under-utilized due to YVR’s landings only rule. How YVR can preach its zero emissions policy never ceases to amaze me, do people actually believe their line of bull? What other airport in the world would under utilize a runway in this manner. YVR never fails to pat itself on the back for all its “accomplishments.” I certainly do not see it that way.
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City Board Amendment to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 10239 The City’s Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 10239 was adopted on March 22, 2021, and subsequently additional opportunities and projects have emerged. The current expenditure bylaw does not include these amounts and the Community Charter allows for amendments to the 5 Year Financial Plan. The proposed amendment to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw No. 10239, Amendment Bylaw No. 10292 is currently available in PDF format on the City website at http://richmond.ca/cityhall/ finance/reporting/fiveyear.htm. The City is required by the Community Charter to undertake a process of public consultation before the amendment is adopted by Council, and to this end; please submit your feedback via email to finance@richmond.ca by October 24, 2021. All feedback received will be circulated to each member of Council. It is anticipated that Amendment Bylaw No. 10292 will be considered by Council for adoption at the Council Meeting of November 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Please note that space is limited at this time for in-person attendance at Council meetings. 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 Council Meeting until 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Information on how to register is available on the City website: www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/phone-participation. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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Truck-motorbike crash ends with fatality Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
A section of Westminster Highway in east Richmond was closed off Tuesday evening after a fatal accident. Richmond RCMP were on the scene of the collision between a truck and a motorcycle in the 21000 block of Westminster Highway, just east of No. 9 Road. According to police, the tragic accident happened at around 5:30 p.m., resulting in the closure of Westminster Highway between Fraserwood Place and Graybar Road. Richmond RCMP was asking the public to avoid the area while the criminal collision investigation team were at the scene. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has information regarding
RCMP blocked a section of Westminster Highway after a fatal crash. Valerie Leung photo it is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.
Teacher suspended after messaging students A Richmond teacher has had his teaching certificate suspended after he was found to have repeatedly contacted students on Instagram and taken photos and videos of them that he stored on his phone.
in his attention to (female students), despite their attempts to rebuff him.”
Marcel Vasile Sincraian was reported to have carried out “inappropriate behavior” during the 2018-2019 school year, according to the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation.
He had also given some students two letters that he wrote “about his personal life, including his prior romantic relationships.”
The suspension decision stated that Sincraian, who taught math and science at Palmer secondary, used Instagram to message students on non-school related matters and was described as “persistent
According to the decision, Sincraian communicated both in person and on social media about personal matters.
Photos and videos of primarily female students were also found to have been saved on Sincraian’s phone. “Most of these photographs and recordings are of female students and some were taken without the knowledge or consent
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of the students. He did not consider whether the parents had given consent for images to be taken of their children at school,” the decision read. The Richmond School District reported Sincraian to the board in May 2019 and he resigned the following month. According to the decision, Sincraian agreed to a two-month suspension of his certificate of qualification and attended sessions with a registered psychologist to “understand appropriate professional boundaries and how to maintain them.” —Valerie Leung Richmond News
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Resident wants trail paved to combat traffic dress the safety and traffic concerns, which don’t involve turning part of the trail into a concrete road.
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Ge said that of particular concern is the “deceptive” curve, with limited vision, where Bissett and Arvida meet, which isn’t suitable for high traffic volumes. He added there’s been “many near collisions” outside of his house.
A Richmond resident wants to see a part of the trail at Francis Road paved over to help reduce traffic on his residential street. Yonghua Ge, who lives at Bissett and Arvida drives — near No. 4 and Francis roads — says the amount of traffic on Bissett Drive raises concerns about the safety of his daughter and others in the neighbourhood, and is affecting “the life of the people living on the street.” He launched a petition on Change.org, calling on the City of Richmond to pave over the Francis Road Trail — which extends from the Shell Road Trail and is bordered on one side by the Agricultural Land Reserve — between No. 4 Road and Arrowsmith Drive to combat the issue. However, Barbara Zeigler, who lives in the area, explained in a letter to the News she is against the idea of paving over the trail. She has walked along the trail for nearly 40 years, allowing her to exercise daily
A petition calls for paving the Francis Road Trail. Barbara Zeigler photo close to her home and “feel part of the diverse community” in which she lives. “Such a change would impact all the people who currently benefit daily from the trail and eliminate the wildlife inhabiting one of the remaining Richmond ditches adjacent to the trail,” Zeigler wrote. “Residents on the north side of Bissett Drive would also be forced to have a vehicular road on both the front and the back of their homes, an anomaly in Richmond.” She argued there are other ways to ad-
While Bissett Drive is a “very small road,” it’s stressed by heavy traffic, he said — particularly when people are heading to work and school. Ge noted he thinks the design of the area is “problematic,” as Bissett is the most direct route to get to No. 4 Road, creating “a kind of bottleneck.” The city is currently conducting a traffic safety study in the Bissett Drive area, according to city spokesperson Clay Adams, and a 20 km/h advisory sign has been installed to slow traffic. In his petition, Ge proposes the city pave the stretch of the Francis Road Trail between No. 4 Road and Arrowsmith Drive. “That would definitely reduce a lot of the traffic going on Bissett, but it also gives people easier access to No. 4 Road be-
cause it’s a straight road,” he said.
Ge said he surveyed other neighbours in the area and shared his petition with them. As of Wednesday it has 186 signatures out of the 200-signature goal. Zeigler noted the curve at Bissett near Arvida is “treacherous” in the morning and evening, but she suggested alternatives to paving the trail, for example, speed bumps, pavement markings indicating a reduced speed, “selective trimming” of a hedge that obstructs vision, modifying parking regulations on the corner and more signage. While Ge said those solutions may help — and that he’s also asked the city to install speed bumps — he thinks “a more permanent solution is to divert much of the traffic” from Bissett. Adams noted the city is aware of a speed bump request, but needs to complete the traffic study first to determine suitable measures and neighbourhood support. He also said the city is aware of the petition, but “such a road is not in city plans at this time and it is unclear what level of support exists among the community for such a project.”
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COVID ‘cluster’ at elementary school Alan Campbell
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Staff and parents at a Richmond elementary school were notified over the weekend of a “cluster of Covid-19 cases” associated with the school. The email was sent Sunday to the school community at Diefenbaker elementary — close to No. 1 and Williams roads in southwest Richmond. The notice added that Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has sent out notifications with “directions for the class to self-monitor” for symptoms of COVID-19. “I know this news may be of some concern and assure you we are working closely with public health officials at (VCH),” read the email to the parents. “The health and safety of our students, families and staff remains our highest priority.
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Notice is given that the City of Richmond intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2022 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated City taxes are shown for 2022 and the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter. Estimated Estimated Estimated Taxes 2022 Taxes 2023 Taxes 2024
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Address
Cook Road Children's Centre (Richmond Society for Community Living)
8300 Cook Road
1,956
2,038
2,119
Cranberry Children Centre (Richmond Society for Children's Centres)
23591 Westminster Highway
5,987
6,239
6,486
Development Disabilities Association
6531 Azure Road
2,734
2,849
2,962
Development Disabilities Association
8400 Robinson
3,398
3,542
3,682
Development Disabilities Association
7611 Langton Road
3,346
3,487
3,625
Gardens Children's Centre
10640 No. 5 Road
4,795
4,997
5,195
Girl Guides of Canada
11551 Dyke Road
32,193
33,551
34,876
Girl Guides of Canada
4780 Blundell Road
6,253
6,517
6,775
Greater Vancouver Community Service Society
4811 Williams Road
3,095
3,225
3,353
Navy League of Canada National Council
7411 River Road
8,718
9,086
9,445
Pinegrove Place, Mennonite Care Home Society of Richmond
11331 Mellis Drive
14,391
14,998
15,591
18,665
19,452
20,221
103,201
107,556
111,804
6,916
7,208
7,492
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 12071 No 5 Road Richmond Caring Place
7000 Minoru Boulevard
Richmond Family Place
8660 Ash Street
Richmond Gymnastics Association
140-7400 River Road
14,469
15,080
15,676
Richmond Lawn Bowling Club
6133 Bowling Green Road
36,831
38,386
39,902
Richmond Legion Senior Citizen Society
7251 Langton Road
29,991
31,257
32,491
Richmond Lion's Manor
9020 Bridgeport Road
27,986
29,167
30,319
Richmond Public Library - Cambie Branch
140-160 11590 Cambie Road
3,874
4,037
4,197
Richmond Public Library - Ironwood Branch
11688 Steveston Highway
4,339
4,522
4,701
Richmond Rod and Gun Club
7760 River Road
31,785
33,127
34,435
Richmond Rod and Gun Club
140-7400 River Road
7,234
7,539
7,837
Richmond Society for Community Living
303 - 7560 Moffatt Road
1,065
1,110
1,153
Richmond Society for Community Living
431 Catalina Crescent
1,707
1,780
1,850
Richmond Society for Community Living
4433 Francis Road
2,219
2,313
2,404
Richmond Society for Community Living
5728 Woodwards Road
2,760
2,876
2,990
Richmond Society for Community Living
9580 Pendleton Road
3,278
3,416
3,551
Richmond Tennis Club
6820 Gilbert Road
42,291
44,075
45,816
Richmond Watermania
14300 Entertainment Boulevard
150,407
156,755
162,946
Richmond Winter Club
5540 Hollybridge Way
186,879
194,765
202,459
River Run Early Care and Learning Centre
10277 River Drive
8,628
8,993
9,348
Riverside Children's Centre (Developmental Disability Association)
5862 Dover Crescent
1,039
1,083
1,125
Rosewood Manor, Richmond Intermediate Care Society
6260 Blundell Road
35,953
37,470
38,950
Seasong Child Care Centre
10380 No. 2 Road
15,346
15,993
16,625
Scotch Pond Heritage
2220 Chatham Street
2,725
2,840
2,952
Sharing Farm Society
2900 River Road
17,706
18,453
19,182
Sprouts Early Childhood Development Hub
3368 Carscallen Road
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Terra Nova Children's Centre (Society of Richmond Children's Centres)
6011 Blanshard Drive
2,192
2,285
2,375
Treehouse Learning Centre (Richmond Society for Community Living)
100-5500 Andrews Road
1,879
1,958
2,036
Turning Point Housing Society
10411 Odlin Road
2,961
3,086
3,208
West Cambie Child Care Centre (Society of Richmond Children's Centres)
4033 Stolberg Street
3,600
3,752
3,900
Willow Early Care and Learning Centre
650-5688 Hollybridge Way
6,821
7,109
7,389
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COVID exposure at hockey tournament parents and coaches from across B.C.
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Despite the event being held in Richmond, the area’s health authority, Vancouver Coastal (VCH), didn’t issue an alert.
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A minor hockey team competing in a Thanksgiving tournament in Richmond was issued a COVID-19 exposure notification.
And Fraser Health’s notice to the South Delta team was only made public after someone posted it last week on the Facebook page “BC School Covid Tracker.”
South Delta Storm’s U11 team was issued the alert by Fraser Health last Monday, after the IceBreaker tournament — hosted by Richmond Jets — at Richmond Ice Centre.
The Richmond News has asked both health authorities to explain why all teams at the tournament and, indeed, the tournament organizers – the Richmond Jets – were not made aware of the potential exposure.
According to the notice, team members were asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 connected to games played on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9. The South Delta team played three games over that weekend, against teams from Port Moody, Penticton and Victoria.
Richmond Jets president Eric Bernal said he had not been notified of any potential exposure, but added that the club “worked closely with the City of Richmond and passports checks were in effect to gain access.”
The event — the 19th Annual International Richmond Jets U11 (Atom) And U13 (Peewee) Icebreaker Rep Tournament — attracted 40 teams, 720 players and many more
A spokesperson for VCH refused to comment on whether or not their counterparts at Fraser Health had notified them of the exposure.
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Illegal rides net fines Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
In a one-day crackdown in late August, Richmond RCMP, the Passenger Transportation Branch (PTB) and the City of Richmond’s bylaws department handed out $7,500 in fines to illegal ride-hailing drivers. Fines included operating without a permit or licence, operating a business without a licence, having the wrong driver’s licence, failure to drive with due care and failure to stop for a police officer, according to Richmond RCMP. In a presentation Tuesday to council’s public works committee, Martin van den Hemel, director of communications for the Richmondbased ride-hailing KABU, raised concerns about international students using illegal ride-hailing services. He has raised the same concerns with the Richmond School District, which currently has more than 600 international students studying in its schools. Based on his experience working for KABU and their loss of business when they shut down for three months in 2019 while applying for a licence, he estimates about 700 to 1,000 illegal ride-hailing rides are being taken by international stu-
dents, attending elementary school, high school and college, in Richmond every day.
Van den Hemel is concerned about young, impressionable international students getting rides in illegal ride-hailing services. This can open them up to being hurt in a traffic accident or some other “nightmare situation,” van den Hemel told the Richmond News.
committee. According to school district spokesperson David Sadler, they haven’t been notified by the RCMP or the Ministry of Education “of any safety concerns related to ride-sharing service providers in Richmond.” He added international students and their parents receive “a thorough orientation on all aspects of living and studying in Richmond.”
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1. 9340 General Currie Road - DP 19-881158 - 1116559 BC Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of five townhouse dwellings at 9340 General Currie Road on a site zoned “Town Housing (ZT45) - Gilbert Road, Acheson Bennett Sub-Area, St. Albans Sub Area, South McLennan (City Centre)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to permit four of the ten on-site parking spaces to be small car spaces. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information. Please note: At this time, members of the public are permitted to attend the Development Permit Panel meeting in-person and must register with the City Clerk’s Office in advance. 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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Air Canada is in the process of re-booking and refunding passengers affected by Hong Kong’s temporary ban on its flights from Vancouver. The airline and its customers were left scrambling over the weekend when Hong Kong’s department of health suddenly
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and 14, one a local case with “unknown sources,” and the rest imported cases. In a statement issued to the Richmond News, the airline confirmed that its Vancouver to Hong Kong passenger flights on Oct. 16, 19, 23 and 26 have been cancelled. However, Air Canada’s Toronto-
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Non-profit looks for city support
pose-built market rentals have been built in the city since 2007.
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Richmond city council has increased how much affordable housing developers have to build in City Centre, but one non-profit claims it has struggled to get buy-in at city hall to build low-rental apartments.
Belinda Boyd, with the Caring Place board of directors, wants residential towers built on the city-owned lot where they operate. Maria Rantanen photo
The Caring Place Society has a vision to build affordable housing — including some $375/month shelter-rate rentals — on the city-owned land where they currently operate, but they say they’re still waiting for a commitment from the city to back them up. And this municipal commitment is what senior levels of government are looking for before financing these types of projects, explained Tiffany Duzita, executive director of the Community Land Trust, a non-profit that holds land in trust and develops nonprofit housing on it, largely in Vancouver. Last week, city council raised its requirement for affordable homes in large-scale developments — 60 units and bigger — in City Centre from 10 per cent to 15 per cent. A consultant, GP Rollo, who analyzed the proposal to raise the affordable-rental requirement, concluded 20 per cent would have caused too much risk to developers, so city council stuck with the recommended 15 per cent. The Caring Place Society, which operates a building on Granville Avenue at Minoru Boulevard that rents to local non-profit societies, has been working on their proposal for years to double its non-profit space and build two residential towers on the same lot. Belinda Boyd, chair of the Caring Place Society board of directors, said she’d like to see the city and the society on the same page with the project given one of the city’s
affordable housing strategies is to build on city-owned land. “It ticks a lot of boxes, and it really is a win-win-win,” Boyd said. In fact, being located on city-owned land means they can’t leverage the property to finance any project. When Boyd and other board representatives met with city staff this summer, she said the reception was lukewarm. The city told the News they were presented with a “high level concept,” but because no development permit has been submitted, they couldn’t comment on it. The message Boyd said she walked away with was that they should seek funding from higher levels of government. But Duzita said the city needs to back them first, before the society can seek other funding. Funding non-profit housing can be “tricky,” she said, with provincial and federal governments looking for municipal commitments for projects and often requiring a lot of design work, and sometimes building permits, before they give money for any projects.
“That’s a significant amount of money that the non-profit has to invest — millions to get to that point — and you don’t have certainty with funding programs till you get to that point,” Duzita said. The Caring Place project is estimated to cost $144 million, but, technically, the nonprofit isn’t asking for money from the city, operational or otherwise. Rather, they want the city to redirect affordable housing that will be required at CF Richmond Centre and Lansdowne Shopping Centre, both being redeveloped, to the Caring Place site instead. However, Duzita questions why affordable housing can’t be built both at the Caring Place site as well as at the two shopping centres. In the past 14 years, 926 new affordable units have been built in Richmond, including the Storeys building — which the city gave $17 million to — and Kiwanis seniors home. Council puts off market rental decision According to CMHC, the rental vacancy rate in Richmond is 1.7 per cent (October 2020 figures) while only 925 new pur-
City council, however, delayed pushing through a recommendation from city staff to require 10 per cent market rental in all new large-scale developments throughout the city. This will come back to council later with options to have some flexibility on the percentage. Coun. Chak Au told the News he’d like to see a range, for example, five per cent for smaller projects and up to 15 per cent for larger ones. Au said he made the motion to ask for this flexibility in order to get the policy right, instead of pushing it through too fast, but, he added, his intent wasn’t to delay getting more market rentals. About 26 per cent of Richmond residents are renters and, with average home prices at $718,000 for a condo $924,000 for a townhouse to $1.9 million for a singlefamily house, buying a home remains out of reach for many residents. Compared to this, almost 850 new homes came on line in Richmond in the first six months of 2021 alone and construction began on well over a thousand new homes. While some of these new homes might eventually turn into market rentals, that is not guaranteed. In fact, no new purpose-built market rentals were created in the first half of 2021 in Richmond. John Roston, coordinator of the Richmond Rental Advocacy Group, called the city’s claim – in a report that went to council — that 190 market rentals and 270 affordable rentals would meet demand “ridiculous.” He pointed out the same city staff report noted 30,000 commuters come into Richmond to work every day, which taxes both the transportation system and the environment.
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Caron screamed, cried after TV news Richmond with its diversity, and I’m also excited to represent occupational therapists so people have a better idea of what we do and how these things mesh (together) on the baking show.”
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A mix of screaming and crying in excitement was something a Richmond woman had to do on her own when she found out she would be competing in CBC’s fifth season of The Great Canadian Baking show.
Lau told the Richmond News that she picked up baking as a hobby during COVID-19 when she had completed her occupational therapy program and had a bit of “spare time” before she could officially graduate and start working.
Caron Lau — a 26-year-old occupational therapist (OT) — said she was at work when she received an email and a call about the news. “It had to be kept very secret for a long time and I was very excited inside. I probably screamed and cried a lot and the whole time was just a joyful blur,” said Lau, adding that she was looking
Richmond’s Caron Lau will appear on The Great Canadian Baking Show. Steve Carty photo forward to meeting all the other bakers. “I’m just excited to be representing
“I picked up baking because everyone was making bread during the pandemic, and I was no exception,” she said, adding baking was a good way to keep her challenged during the pandemic. While Lau learned the basics about baking from a friend in 2019, she said she found the most important thing about
baking was not the technical details. Rather it was how baking could bring people together. “It was unbelievable to meet these talented bakers from the show and just to be in the tent with them was the biggest privilege,” said Lau.
For Lau, baking is a form of stress relief and she hopes to combine this passion with her work as an OT to help people with disabilities. “I want to be able to work with people with disabilities and help them learn how to learn or relearn how to bake. “My job as an OT is to work with people and get them back to doing the things that are meaningful to them and one day I would love to do that with baking as well.”
Hospice volunteer notes down residents’ conversations end of their life.”
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And while that remains a motivation, so does the fact she gets as much out of the experience as she gives to it.
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Not everyone would find it particularly uplifting to spend significant amounts of time among the dying, but for Dawn Thompson, it’s an honour — and gives her a sense of purpose.
Thompson’s touching story isn’t in isolation. Earlier this month Richmond Rotary Club members gathered next to the Rotary Hospice House to celebrate its 15th anniversary, which was postponed for a year because of the pandemic.
For the past 12 years, Thompson has made weekly volunteer visits to the Rotary Hospice House, a homey, low-rise building on No. 4 Road which houses 10 people at the end of their lives. There she hands out dinners, cleans up and fluffs pillows — but mainly she listens. And listening can take the form of hearing a life story or just holding a hand. When her shift ends, she compiles notes about what she’s heard. It may be something about a resident’s family member or their one-time profession. She passes those notes on to the next volunteer so they’re better equipped to continue the conversation, letting the resident know they’ve been heard, making them feel like the unique person they are.
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According to Yurkovich, she kicked off the idea in the early 1990s — at a time when, she said, nobody wanted to talk about such a thing. In September of 2005, Richmond’s first free-standing community hospice finally opened its doors to the public after the Richmond Rotary Club raised $500,000 towards the facility, including capital contributions from the Salvation Army, private donors and different levels of the government. “A vision is something that you believe enough in to make it into a reality. So that was the hope,” said Yurkovich. Yurkovich said the 15th-anniversary event was wellattended and many people who were involved in this project from the beginning until it was completed felt extremely good that their efforts paid off.
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Richmond’s Jen Murtagh (right) with her Maturn cofounder Sonja Baikogli Foley.
What’s understood to be Canada’s first dedicated maternity leave program has launched, with a Richmond mom at the wheel. Maturn — an eight-step plan engineered to close the power and salary gap realized by working mothers — was co-founded by mom-of-two Jen Murtagh so women don’t have to sacrifice their career goals when starting a family or adding to it. More than 375,000 Canadian women take maternity leave every year and a recent survey, according to Maturn, showed less than one per cent reported feeling confident returning to work. Adding insult to injury, Canada has the eighth highest gender pay gap with salaries for mothers on average 12 per cent lower compared to non-mothers. And it was during her own two mater-
nity leaves that Murtagh realized just how acute the problems were for working mothers, from preparing for maternity leave, childcare planning and postpartum, all of which Maturn now takes care of. “Maternity leave was undoubtedly the most challenging year of my life,” said Murtagh, who has more than 20 years’ experience leading organizations in both corporate and non-profit. “Although I felt I was somewhat prepared in becoming a mother, I greatly underestimated the impact on my identity, career and confidence.
“My driving force in co-creating Maturn is to provide the support greatly needed for the transition to and from maternity leave without women sacrificing their career goals and wellbeing.” Maturn was built, added Murtagh, not just to support mothers in a “deep and meaningful way during the most pivotal year of their life,” but also to help Canadian organizations, such as SAP Canada — a founding partner in Maturn which is now offering the program to employees. Murtagh, who started writing the Maturn program on paper while on a retreat in Ucluelet, said the program will help the team at SAP “foster inclusive...and advocate for stronger systems and support for working women across Canada.” She co-founded Maturn with the former vice-chair of YWCA Canada, Sonja Baikogli Foley. Maturn’s eight-step program costs $3,000. For more information, go to www.maturn.com.
Richmondite ‘grows’ back to his super roots ancestral traditions, Estabrook is also looking to create a product that is pure and simple.
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Hugh Boyd alumnus Curtis Estabrook shows off his new Plantera products.
Authenticity and convenience are the two ingredients that will make Plantera a success, according to its founder, Curtis Estabrook, 22, who launched his company in January of this year. Inspired by his part Japanese background, the Hugh Boyd alumnus decided to create an easy-to-use, healthy, highquality alternative to North American-style instant matcha lattes. “Matcha is such a great superfood, but no one wants to do a whole tea ceremony every day to prepare it,” said Estabrook.
I truly believe in,” he says. “This winter, I will be going to meet my suppliers in Shizuoka, Japan. It...means a lot to me.” It’s no coincidence that Estabrook’s entrepreneurial venture is inspired by his cultural heritage.
The challenge is to simplify the process, while maintaining the quality. But striking that balance, Estabrook believes, will prove to be what sets his product apart from the competition.
“My family definitely hasn’t lost touch with our ancestry, we like to embrace it and reflect on how being multicultural enriches our daily lives,” said Estabrook, whose mother is Japanese and father is Canadian.
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Each packet of his instant matcha lattes includes only three ingredients: high-quality matcha, cane sugar and whole milk powder — or coconut milk powder for a vegan alternative. Estabrook recognises there is stiff competition in the field of instant matcha, with many big companies claiming a superior standard, but he questions that claim. “Even Costco, for example, will stick this label on their matcha that says, ‘ceremonial grade,’ but that doesn’t actually mean anything.” Plantera is still in its early stages, but Estabrook is already thinking of new products to bring online — including ginseng and turmeric lattes. Pantera matcha latte mixes are only available at Planteraorganics.com and Instagram page @planteraorganics.
50K dishwasher job highlights employer angst Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
The fact a local restaurant is offering $50,000 a year for a dishwashing job illustrates just how desperate some restaurants owners are for staff, according to the director of the Richmond-based BC Asian Restaurant Café Owners Association. A recent Vancouver job posting titled “Effects of labour shortage, $50K per annum to wash dishes,” has gone viral on Reddit and WeChat. The job posting states, “pay per hour will be $25 for 40 hours per week. No experience or education is required, and training will be provided to the eligible candidates.” The post had many on WeChat joking about making a career change into the culinary industry. “The competitive salary is related to the labour crisis,” explained association director, William Tse. Many restaurant workers were laid off at the start of the pandemic and have since found work in other industries, such as construction or ride hailing, explained Tse. “They all have families to feed and bills to pay. They couldn’t sit at home waiting for a phone call from their former employers.” Now, however, many of those eateries have reopened, said Tse. “To lure these excellent people back, restaurants have to offer competitive salaries and living wages.” The problem for many restaurants is they are still struggling financially, Tse noted. Regardless, those that want to stay in business are going to have to accept the reality that the hourly pay for a restaurant employee is now over $20 per hour, he added.
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You may have heard the expression about a location being a “stone’s throw away”? Well, a Richmond resident is taking that to a whole new level, after breaking a club record for throwing a giant weight a certain distance. Jody Cranston won his masters division in the Ultra Throw Club Championships at McLeod Field in Langley last weekend, when he launched a 98-pound iron a club record 11.5 feet at the BC Athletics Track and Field sanctioned meet. Cranston, a “Powershape” personal trainer who runs an “Iron Stone” outdoor workout, said that, due to the stone’s sheer weight, the throw is “more strength-oriented than the other track and field throws.” The all-day championship in Langley was the final throwing meet of the BC Athletics Track and Field masters season and includ-
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Richmond powerlifter Jody Cranston, pictured training with a stone, broke a record when he threw a giant 98-pound iron weight 11.5 feet.
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Richmond powerlifter Sumeet Sharma has captured gold for Team Canada in bench press after competing at the North American Powerlifting Championships in Costa Rica. “The first thing that came to my mind was that it was a huge honour and privilege to win gold for Canada,” Sharma told the Richmond News. Sharma said he was especially happy that his wife travelled to the competition and witnessed his victory. “She has been at every powerlifting event of mine. So I was really grateful to have her on my side for this event and to share this joyful occasion with her,” added Sharma. Sharma said his next goal is to finish in first place at the Nationals Championships next year in Newfoundland, which usually attracts 2,000 athletes. In addition to earning gold for Canada at the international level, Sharma also hopes to lift many people’s spirits by delivering speeches to students at school about his journey.
Richmond powerlifter Sumeet Sharma said he had been dreaming of capturing gold for Team Canada since he was a young boy. “I hope my story could inspire students to follow their dreams since mine was to win a gold medal for Canada,” said Sharma. “If you have a dream, just put in time and effort and I am sure you could make your dreams come true.”
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The UBC Women’s Softball team home opener on their new on-campus Collings Field had a heavy Richmond influence on and off the diamond.
Richmond will have no less than seven, topseeded athletes competing in the Canadian Squash Championships in Toronto this week. Veera Dhaliwal, Maria Min, Joelle Kim, Jacob Lin, Joseph Toth and twin sisters Ocean and Spring Ma will be vying for titles in various age groups when the four-day competition starts on Wednesday. The event will be the first major domestic tournament in nearly two years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ma twins — Burnett secondary students who will turn 15 in December — have been playing squash for almost four years. They’ve managed to maintain their mental and physical fitness during the sport’s shutdown by training with each other and playing against each other whenever possible. Spring Ma said that, despite the limitation
Ocean Ma (left) playing her twin sister, Spring.
of access to squash during the pandemic, she and her sister have tried their best to keep an edge by doing home workouts, running and watching squash on TV. “During quarantine, we actually found walls around our area that are fitted for squash hitting, and we just made use of the space we had,” said Spring. Ocean — who, along with her sister, plays out of the West Coast Squash Academy in north Richmond — said she felt fortunate to have someone at a similar level to train with during the pandemic.
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Three players — Kaitlyn Eng, Shae Sever and Emilie Sherritt — as well as assistant coach Jordan Britten-Yung were part of the opening day roster. Eng — a freshman and grad of Steveston-London secondary who’s studying Arts — plays in the outfield and was recently described by her coach as being “a very strong, line-drive hitter” who has “fleet of foot in the outfield.” While Sever, also a freshman who graduated out of McRoberts and is studying kinesiology, is primarily a pitcher, but is also an accomplished short stop billed by her coach as being
Richmond’s Kaitlyn Eng, Shae Sever and Emilie Sherritt.
a “quality player in both positions.” Sherritt — a senior out of McMath secondary who played all eight years in the Richmond Islanders program and is studying arts — transferred from Douglas College after leading the Royals softball team to a third place finish in the GNAC conference. She was described by her coach as an “exceptional defensive player and a quality hitter.”
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#322-8975 Jones Road
Completely renovated, Top Floor southwest corner 2 bdrm unit in REGENTS GATE. Adult oriented 19+ gated community is in the core of Richmond. High Ceilings: 11' in living room/master bdrm and 9' in other areas. Loads of natural light from windows facing 3 directions. Tasteful renovations include; new white oak laminate floors throughout, new kitchen cabinets with quartz counters, all new appliances, light fixtures, California closets, window coverings, all new plumbing fixtures in beautifully refinished ensuite and 2nd bath. Amenities include; guest suites, recreation room, woodworking shop, all pristinely managed by on site caretaker. 1 parking, seller rents an additional spot. Walk to everything, shopping, bus, Canada Line, this unit will WOW you.
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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.
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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.
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MOVE RIGHT IN to this completely updated, meticulously maintained, TOP FLOOR, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit in Apple Greene Park. UPDATED KITCHEN with custom cabinets, extra deep s/s sink, brand new LG fridge and stove, task lighting and much more. Huge primary bedroom offers charming BARN DOOR to walkthrough closet through to ensuite. Big second bedroom. Spacious living/dining room opens onto the sunny, private, west-facing balcony with awning and views to the greenspace. Well managed complex with on-site caretaker offers a sense of community with amazing clubhouse amenities incl indoor/outdoor pools, billiards, gym equipment, party room, all STEPS FROM TRANSIT, Seafair SHOPPING Centre, Community Centre and parks. Large STORAGE LOCKER, 1 covered parking, shared laundry. Your next home!
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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.
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 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!
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Perfect little gem in the heart of Steveston Village!Numerous updates include roof, exterior paint, appliances, kitchen backsplash and flooring throughout.With an electric fireplace in the living room and radiant heat in the kitchen and bathroom, this cosy, 2 bedroom,1 bathroom is move-in ready and enjoys a lovely backyard with two sheds and a quaint little pathway winding through the yard. Plenty of open parking in the front and lane access off the backyard. Do not miss your opportunity to call Steveston home!
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!
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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!
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Welcome to Park Tower in the heart of Richmond. This big beautiful 2bdrm / 2 full bath condo is clean and bright and in very nice condition. Perfectly located corner unit located on the 7th floor with loads of light and even bigger views to the north, east and south. The kitchen is nicely updated and generous in size to accommodate a table and 4 chairs if needed. The enclosed balcony is ideal for the artist or crafter or can also be used as a scenic breakfast or dining nook for two. Only steps from Richmond Centre and the new Wellness Center for Seniors. Shopping, transit and Canada Line are right at your door. This is a very well maintained concrete building. Adult oriented 19+. No Pets or Rentals allowed. Move right in and relax. Please have your Realtor call to book a viewing.
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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.
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KUPKA, Selma October 27, 1937 − October 3, 2021
KOYANAGI, David Warren 1967 − 2021
PINK, Olive M. September 12, 1932 − September 30, 2021
Dave passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2021, at VGH, surrounded by loved ones.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Olive Mary Pink (nee: Jacob) on September 30 at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of late John R. Pink; a loving mom to Chris, Merv, Ian, Graham, and Scott; dear sister to Peter, Michael, and Celia; she was also a proud grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and great aunt to her immediate and extended family. She will be greatly missed.
He will be remembered by his friends as someone who loved to give back and contributed to his community of Richmond, BC, through his extensive volunteer work. In 2012, Dave won the "Giving Back Citizenship Award," at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and this exemplified the person he will be remembered as. Dave made an impact on many people as a result of his diverse experiences and interests, which included his work with the City of Richmond Emergency Social Services (ESS) team, VECTOR, Habitat for Humanity, and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. He also volunteered at the Olympic Games in Rio (2016) and Lausanne (2020). Donations can be made in Dave’s honour to the KPU Foundation, where a memorial award will be established in his name in order to honour both his love of learning and exceptional volunteer work. "Do not shed tears when I have gone but smile instead because I have lived". − David Harkins, ’Remember Me’
Olive was the oldest of four children born in Basingstoke, England. She and her husband John came to Canada in 1957 making the Montreal area their home. Their life adventure together then took them to Oakville, Ontario and in 1980 they made roots in Richmond, BC. In her retirement, Olive volunteered her time for many years as a ’Green Coat’ at the Vancouver Int’l Airport. A special thank you to the staff and doctors at Hamilton Village Care Centre in Richmond for their compassion and care. A private family graveside service will be held at the Ocean View Cemetery in Burnaby.
Selma Kupka passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Selma came to Canada with her parents, German Lutherans Andreas and Ottilia Geng. Upon arrival, the family was reunited with her brothers and sisters who settled in Canada earlier. Selma was the youngest of seven siblings, Victor, Eugene, Herbert, Konstantin, Teresa, Adine, and Lenchen. When Selma was in her twenties, she worked for United Airlines as a stewardess. Selma married Walter F. Kupka and had two children, Ursula and Walter Jr. Selma raised her two children on her own and worked at Woodward’s food floors until she retired. She loved her family and friends. Gardening was her favourite hobby. Selma was one of the most solid ladies you could meet, altruistic, smart, honest and kind. She also had a great sense of humour. Selma made people feel great and put a smile on everyone’s face. Selma is survived by her children, Walter Jr. and Ursula; and her grandchildren, Alexandra and Emma. Selma will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A service will be held on Thursday, October 7, at 11 PM, at the Delta Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC. Als Gott sah, dass der Weg zu lang, die Huegel zu steil, das Atmen zu schwer wurde, legte er seinen Arm um Dich und sprach: "Komm Heim."
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ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE MURRAY, Glen Allan October 22, 1951 − October 10, 2021
FISHER, Elaine August 22, 1931 - September 29, 2021
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a perfect body. But, rather, to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, Thoroughly used up, totally worn out, Loudly proclaiming... Wow, what a ride.
Elaine passed away peacefully in hospital. She was pre-deceased by her daughter, Patricia (Terry), in 2005. She is survived by her husband John, daughter Virginia, son Michael (Christel) and grandsons Scott (Huong), Adrian, Collin (Kayley), Derek (Lydia), and Kyle, and great grandchildren Nancy and Alex.
This was Glen.
Family will gather to celebrate Elaine’s life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Elaine’s memory to Rosewood Manor, Richmond, BC.
Loved by his sister, Starla Turner (husband, Ralph Turner); nieces, Shauna Turner and Chelsea Capaccio (husband, Michael Capaccio; children, Quinn and Hendrix); and brother, Blake Murray. There will be no services.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolences at the family’s online obituary at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/richmond/obitu aries/elaine-fisher/72733 Richmond Funeral Home • (604) 273-3748
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Sunrise Mandarin Egg Tofu Tube 245g
99
Fresh Digital Muscles
/bag(袋)
ea
Searay Yellowstripe Scad (tray)369g 海威黃尾池魚
2
69
lb
Searay Mussel Meat (Cooked) 400g 海威熟青口肉
4
29 ea
Japanese Yam 日本蕃薯
1
99 lb
7
99 lb
Searay Carved Squid 300g
海威切花魷魚
3
59 ea
Green Beans
6
2
lb
lb
G&H Plain Noodle 450g
Local Ambrosia Apples
本地寶玉蘋果
2
29
ea
Taro
99
大芋頭
1
29 lb
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ea
積和陽春麵
豆仔
49
2
59
99
¢
lb
Rambutan 紅毛丹
2
99
lb