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Change is coming — for better or worse Eve Edmonds

off, so you cannot have a net-zero of carbon emissions,” said a protest organizer.

of coal in their final report to be presented at the COP summit in Glasgow.

If you were heading to or from the airport on Monday afternoon, you might have encountered a group of “rebels” causing traffic chaos at the intersection of Templeton Street and Grant McConachie Way.

Extinction Rebellion’s traffic disruption in Richmond was one in a series of daily protests it has staged throughout the Lower Mainland in the last two weeks. They’re hoping to bring awareness to the global climate crisis, and Canada’s role in it, ahead of the UN summit on climate, which opens this Sunday in Glasgow.

I get nations want to protect their economic interests, but how do they not get that those economic interests are dependent on us living on a habitable planet?

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The group Extinction Rebellion was staging a protest, calling on the federal government to end fossil-fuel subsidies. It also had issues with YVR’s claims about reaching net zero emissions by 2030.

Earlier this month, YVR outlined how it was investing $135 million to, among other things, transition its vehicles to electric, make its buildings more energy efficient and help remove carbon from the atmosphere with “direct air capture.”

These are all great ideas, however the problem in their net-zero equation is they leave out the emissions from planes themselves — it is an airport after all.

“An airport is where planes land and take

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Extinction is known for protesting in ways that inflict maximum inconvenience to average commuters. Prior to sitting in the middle of the road at YVR, protestors were blocking the Cambie Street Bridge at rush hour.

I’m not sure if infuriating a bunch of people, who may well be sympathetic to the cause, is the best way to slow global warming. That said, I’m not sure what is.

There have been impassioned appeals from experts, scientists and children, yet we’re still hurdling towards an ominous future. It was discouraging to hear earlier this week countries such as Australia were lobbying scientists to downplay the impact

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It’s single, most pressing goal will be to get closer to fulfilling promises made six years ago at the COP in Paris.

Under the Paris Agreement, countries pledged to collectively cut their greenhouse emissions enough to keep the planet from heating up more than 1.5 degrees C compared with pre-industrial times.

It’s a critical target but still far from being met, so what’s to gives us hope things will be different this time around?

I guess the answer is simply pressure. The

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is expected to be in Glasgow next week, but not to attend the conference. According to her Twitter account using the hashtag #UprootTheSystem, she’ll be there to march at Glasgow’s climate strike. Her tweet reads: “Climate justice also means social justice and that we leave no one behind. So we invite everyone, especially the workers striking in Glasgow, to join us.”

I do believe this conference matters. We need to hear from scientists, know what targets have been set, what targets have been missed. It also provides a focus for Thunberg and striking workers, as well as rebels at YVR. While I don’t know if blocking traffic to YVR is the best means of protecting the planet, I do believe an act of rebellion shows a belief in change — and in that we can have hope.

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Regardless, this gathering of world leaders (minus a few notables such as Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping), diplomats, activists etc. is being billed as a potential turning point in our effort to avert the worst effects of climate change. In other words, our last chance.

kind of pressure that comes from knowing what that ‘heat dome’ felt like last June and seeing the town of Lytton basically burst into flames as a result of it. In other words, pressure from the likes of us.

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Don’t pave over trail Dear Editor,

Re: “Resident wants trail paved to combat traffic,” News, Oct. 21.

We are a group of residents from Bissett Drive, Arrowsmith Drive and Alonquin Drive.

Some of us have lived in the area for 20 to 40 years or more.

We strongly object to the idea of converting the Francis Road trail to road for cars as it will not solve the problem at the sharp curve close to Bissett Drive/Arvida Drive area.

On the contrary, it will only worsen the situation.

Opening up a new route would induce more non-local traffic travelling through the area.

The root of the problem at the sharp curve is not traffic volume but speed.

We totally agree with Barbara Ziegler that installing street bumps, modifying street parking regulations, adding signage alerting people would be a viable solution.

The trail is for Richmond residents.

People drive or walk to the trail to jog, bike

or walk with their families, which they have done for generatioins.

It is also used by many elderly to walk home after getting off the bus on No. 4 Road.

Converting the trail to a car road would be unfair and disastrous to those who reside on Bissett Drive with their houses back to the trail.

Their peace and quiet will be deprived of with traffic close to their backyard and increased non-local traffic generated by the new route at their front along Bissett Drive.

Replacing the trail by a car road would take away the well-established habitats for wildlife, birds and bees whose numbers are already diminishing in Richmond.

Converting the trail will not solve the problem but will only increase traffic flow and pollution in the area.

The long-established ecosystem in that area will be destroyed, not to mention the number of trees that will have to be cut down.

Tei Cheng

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Kudos to truckers for saving the day Dear Editor, It is such a good feeling to know that we do have some Good Samaritans in our community.

My husband and I were driving westbound on Westminster Highway on Oct. 19 at about 2:15 pm.

Our traffic light turned green in the intersection of No. 4 Road but no cars were moving forward in our lane.

We realized that a car had stalled as we could see the cars ahead of us were trying to manoeuver out of our lane, swerving either to the left or to the right to drive forward.

Good Samaritans came from the Sierra Waste truck which was going southbound but was stopped with a red light on No. 4 Road.

I saw three men getting down from the truck and run across No. 4 Road towards the stalled Lexus vehicle.

They pushed the car out of the way, pushing it north towards the dirt road on No. 4 Road.

Then they went back into the Sierra Waste truck, the traffic light turned green and they drove off.

It was also very nice to see that the other drivers stopped and waited patiently for the Good Samaritans to push the car off the road.

Thank you to these Good Samaritans who helped prevent a possible accident and a huge traffic jam on what was a very busy street.

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Support housing plan Swift action needed Dear Editor,

Re: Tweaking won’t solve housing crisis, Opinion, Oct. 21 I agree with Eve Edmonds questioning why City of Richmond staff refuse to support the Richmond Caring Place proposal to build two towers of affordable housing on the cityowned site.

It makes no sense whatsoever.

It’s easy to talk about policies to encourage affordable housing but talk is just that and policies, if not flexible enough to encourage the aspirations of the policies, are merely pieces of worthless paper.

I was a founding volunteer director of Catalyst Community Development Society — a very successful B.C. non-profit developer of affordable housing, retiring three years ago.

While I was not involved in Catalyst’s work with the Richmond Caring Place, I’m familiar with the basics of the development proposal. It makes very good sense and it’s based on

models that have achieved affordable housing in other places in B.C.

Richmond needs to address the severe housing crisis in Metro Vancouver with a multi-faceted response.

Almost all of the responses need to be based on supplying housing in a market — at all levels — where demand exceeds supply.

Especially crucial is responding to the need for housing that is affordable for those who are income-challenged.

For the city not to jump at the opportunity to work closely and rapidly with a long-established local non-profit makes no sense at all.

It’s time Richmond’s much too disengaged city councillors become real activists on this and turn this opportunity into a significant number of new below-market rental homes.

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Dear Editor,

Re: Tweaking won’t solve housing crisis, Opinion, Oct. 21 Thank you, Eve Edmonds, for saying what everyone is thinking: Richmond council is certainly not thinking boldly enough when it comes to tackling the need for very large amounts of affordable and rental housing.

To see them quibble over such a low amount of rental hous-

ing, and for so long, in new developments is ridiculous.

the Caring Place affordable housing project is criminal.

They shouldn’t feel proud of 15 per cent. This very small demand of developers seems to support the assumption many of us have that most of our council have little regard for the people who live in our community.

We are in a housing crisis that is getting worse by the day.

Our council needs to be held accountable for their lack of action on the housing crisis. We desperately need a mayor and council who have the will to act boldly — and swiftly!

Ultimately council’s interest (and election support) lies with, and is tied to, developers.

Michelle Li

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To pair this with the reported lack of support at city hall for

RCMP didn’t take ‘vow of poverty’ Dear Editor, Re: RCMP unionization could cost Richmond $9-11 million in backpay, Online, Oct. 26 (see story page 8) The article on RCMP unionization paints a bleak picture.

We would do well to remember we are on the same team, we want a safe city and a happy police force.

Policing is a calling as much as a job, but the force did not take a vow of poverty.

Let’s pay a fair wage and negotiate acceptable terms, whatever that ends up being, and be happy we have the ability to do it. This is a firstworld problem we can solve.

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Impacts for people walking, rolling and driving in the area include:

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City staff deadline for COVID vaccine Richmond city staff who aren’t fully vaccinated for COVID-19 — or don’t have a medical exemption —

by Dec. 20 will be put on unpaid leave.

This mandate also extends to members of Richmond city council, who all say they are fully vaccinated.

The 403 bus stop on No. 3 Road just north of Capstan Way (serving bus route 403 and the N10) has been relocated to Capstan Way just east of No. 3 Road.

City staff and councillors will have to show proof of vaccination or their medical exemption and, if they don’t, they’ll be on leave until their status changes.

Digital traffic signage will be in place for motorists and detour signage has been installed in the area for cyclists and pedestrians.

The percentage of Richmondites aged 12 and older who’ve received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine ranges from 90 per cent in City Centre and the East/West Cambie-Bridgeport area to 83 per cent in Broadmoor.

Capstan Station will be a new Canada Line station between the existing Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations.

—Alan Campbell Richmond News

The city stated “personal preference is not a legitimate rationale for non-vaccination.”

According to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), there were 33 new COVID-19 cases in Richmond from Oct 10 to 16. This number has been dropping over the past few weeks, going from 56 to 41 in the two prior weeks.

The City of Vancouver is requiring its employees to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 6.

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Major drug-dealing hub at luxury condo Alan Campbell

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A man steeped in Lower Mainland ganglife was caught in a high-end Richmond condo with more than $150,000 worth of illegal drugs, tens of thousands of dollars and a weapons cache.

Red Scorpion associate Billie Omare Kim was one of several drug-dealing, gangland cohorts snared in a multi-police agency operation at a luxury, 12th floor River Green “Five-Star Diamond” condo overlooking the Fraser River and the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Kim was found guilty last week at the BC Supreme Court of 14 charges, including nine counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking the likes of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.

Kim, who has been described in the past by police as a Burnaby resident, was also found guilty by Madame Justice Martha Devlin of five counts of illegal firearms pos-

A Bushmaster semiautomatic rifle, found inside a high-end condo overlooking the Olympic Oval. Above, right, the building at Brighouse Way and, above, far right, one of the vehicles seized by police after the raid. session, including three handguns and two semi-automatic rifles.

His trial took place between June and September, following the police raid in September 2017, however, the judge’s verdict wasn’t published until last week.

The court had earlier heard how an undercover police officer made numerous drug deals with the group — which was

running a dial-a-dope operation called Green Planet — for some time prior to the condo on Brighouse Way, near the Oval, coming under surveillance.

When the time came for the raid itself, the court was told how members of the ERT (Emergency Response Team) breached the front door of the condo and made an “aerial” entry onto the 12th floor balcony.

Kim, the court heard, was on the balcony at the time of the raid.

The condo, according to the narrative from the trial, was “sparsely furnished” and the judge commented that it was “readily apparent” that no one lived at the unit and that it was a “stash site,” referring to all the drugs, drug paraphernalia, cash and

weapons found.

The court also heard how Kim’s Burnaby address — 9283 Government St. — was also searched, where more items connected to the drug-dealing operation were found.

Kim’s defence relied largely on the fact that much of the evidence presented was circumstantial.

However, Judge Devlin was satisfied that the Crown had “established beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Kim had both knowledge and control of the controlled substances and the weapons found” in the condo in Richmond.

Kim is due to be sentenced at a later date.

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Environment rebels block traffic to YVR

“shine a light on the government’s hypocrisy” before the UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow scheduled for November.

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“The prime minister will have to justify giving $18 billion in subsidies to the industry or he will have to justify the dozens of protestors that are being arrested,” Haq told the Richmond News.

A protest that blocked a major intersection near Vancouver International Airport on Monday afternoon resulted in 18 climate activists being arrested.

According to Richmond RCMP, the protestors who were arrested are facing “possible mischief-related” charges.

About 50 climate activists, with the group Extinction Rebellion Vancouver, stood and sat on the ground at the intersection of Templeton Street and Grant McConachie Way, calling for an end to subsidies to the Canadian fossil-fuel industry.

In a video, the activists can be heard repeatedly yelling “land back,” as Richmond RCMP officers and vehicles stood nearby, re-directing traffic.

The group previously announced their plans to disrupt access to the airport as

When asked why the group chose the airport as Monday’s protest location, Haq claimed it “doesn’t make any sense” for an airport to be able to “attain net-zero carbon emissions”— a goal for 2030 that YVR airport announced in its 2021 strategic plan.

Extinction Rebellion climate activists blocked an intersection to YVR Monday to bring attention to fossil-fuel subsidies. Valerie Leung photo part of a two-week campaign of daily protests in the Lower Mainland to bring awareness to the global climate crisis.

Rebellion Vancouver, said the group is questioning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership as a climate leader.

Zain Haq, spokesperson for Extinction

He added the ongoing protests aim to

“An airport is where planes land and take off so you cannot have a net-zero of carbon emissions,” said Haq, adding he doesn’t think the airport is really tackling the climate emergency.

“It just seems like they are going on their business, as usual, so we’re here to put an end to this,” he said.

RCMP unionization has hefty price tag Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The unionization of the RCMP could cost the City of Richmond between $9 million and $11 million in backpay as well as more than $6 million more in annual operating costs.

The RCMP, who number about 20,000 nationally, won the right to unionize several years ago and finally ratified an agreement this summer that goes to 2023.

Most of the increase in salaries and backpay for Richmond RCMP members will be borne by local taxpayers.

Currently the City of Richmond pays 90 per cent of its policing costs, which amounts to about a quarter of the municipal budget.

But Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and other organizations are asking the federal government to kick in more money to fund the RCMP — taking the burden off municipalities that contract services from the national police service.

The city was warned this retroactive pay could be coming, so there is some money put aside, Brodie added.

But the operating increase that will come next year could bring taxes up between 2.5 and 3.5 per cent.

“This is really significant, this is really quite serious,” Brodie said, adding this will mean either a one-time tax increase or cutting back on other services.

“That’s the choice — neither one is what we want,” he added. “The taxpayers want to be safe, but this seems like an unfair hit on the tax draw.”

However, if local RCMP aren’t paid “commensurate with their duties,” they might look for police work elsewhere, Brodie pointed out.

The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) compared starting wages for different police services in B.C. and other large cities in Canada and noted most non-RCMP police forces offer more than $70,000 in an-

nual starting wages whereas the RCMP’s starting wage was about $53,000.

The highest ranked constable in a municipal police force received more than $100,000 annually, while the RCMP paid about $86,000, according to UBCM. The estimated budget increase in light of unionization is based on current staffing levels.

Now that they have a union contract, however, Brodie said, this could mean negotiating for other items in the future, for example, increasing personnel in police cars.

“These increments aren’t the end of the increases that we can expect, but that will unfold as time goes along,” Brodie said.

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4 people charged in armed kidnapping Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Charges have been approved against four people who allegedly kidnapped a victim at

gunpoint in Richmond last month, according to Vancouver police (VPD).

and restrained and suffered significant, but nonlife threatening injuries.

On Sept. 8, four people kidnapped a victim from a vehicle at gunpoint in Richmond, VPD said.

Following a “brief pursuit,” the victim was rescued by VPD officers and four suspects were arrested in Richmond, accord-

The victim was assaulted

ing to Const. Tania Visintin, VPD spokesperson.

An investigation into a series of home invasions which happened in August led to the four suspects who were charged for the alleged kidnapping.

“We targeted a group (in connection with the home invasions in August) and then from there, it led to these four people being arrested,” Visintin told the Richmond News.

Charges have been approved against Ashley Smith, 30, Michael Husain, 30, and Harman Parmar, 24, for kidnapping, forcible confinement, as-

sault causing bodily harm and using a firearm in the commission of an offence, according to VPD. Smith, Husain and Parmar have been held in custody pending their next court appearance.

The name of the fourth person accused is not being released due to a court imposed publication ban.

Drug, hate crimes figures on the rise Elizabeth Douglas RICHMOND NEWS

While most crime rates in Richmond have remained stable or decreased, the latest RCMP figures revealed a rise in drug crimes and hate related incidents.

In August, Richmond saw 35 more cases of drug seizures, a 40-per-cent increase from the previous month and a 12-per-cent increase from August 2020.

“Some of those numbers you see are from the increase in enforcement and pressure on the street level drug traffickers,” says Will Ng, RCMP Chief Superintendent during city council’s community safety meeting.

While Ng acknowledged the presence of the opioid epidemic in Richmond, he said the RCMP’s elevated initiative to stop drug trafficking has caused an uptick in drug-related crimes files.

The city has also seen an increase in hate crimes and incidents, with a total of 41 files so far this year – seven more cases than all of 2020. But, again, that may have more to do with enforcement than an actual rise, Ng explained.

“What you are starting to see is more people willing to come forward knowing that there is going to be action taken to address some of these offences,” said Ng, pointing to a city-wide campaign in response to anti-Asian hate.

Metro Vancouver has seen an overall increase in antiAsian hate over the last few years.

Hate “crimes” are identified as criminal offences that target a specific group, while hate “incidences” are lesser offences that may not warrant further legal action.

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The Seniors Centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living is now open for registered programs, Seniors Facility Pass programs and visits. Come by in-person to update your membership and to find out details about your favourite programs!

Located at the corner of Gilbert Road and Granville Avenue, this bright and spacious facility offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and older. This fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities including the Richmond Museum, Richmond Art Gallery and Main Library.

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Introduction Much has been written and is being written about the legal recognition being considered and given, to new (if I can put it that way) kinds of relationships in our society. For centuries, legal recognition was given only to marriages. One example is in England, where legal recognition of same sex marriages only happened in 2005. In B.C., marriage-like relationships and same sex relationships are legally recognized. It appears, however, that it doesn’t end there. I have written before that the meaning of the term “spouse” is expanding, to the point where our legislation may change. Two cases, decided earlier this year, illustrate a now fascinating area of our law, which may be lagging behind our 21st Century society!

British Columbia Birth Registration No. 2018-XX-XX5815 This case, decided last spring, concerns three people (two women and a man) living since 2017 in a Polyamorous relationship. One of the women became pregnant, in the “usual” manner. She had been living with the man since approximately 2005. Though the child’s birth certificate identified the couple as the parents, all three persons applied for a declaration that the third person be also legally recognized as a “parent” to the child. The Attorney General of BC opposed.

The three Petitioners argued, citing the B.C. Family Law Act (“FLA”).

The three Petitioners share parenting duties. They have gone on trips together.

Our legislation allows assisted and surrogate reproduction. A child who is conceived through assisted reproduction is the child of its Mother and any person the Mother was married to or was in a marriage-like relationship with. For surrogacy, intending parents and surrogates are permitted to contract out of parentage, so that the surrogate relinquishes her parental rights to the child. But this case is different.

The Attorney General argued, essentially, that there is no legal recognition to a person not a party to the sexual intercourse which brought about the pregnancy.

The Court found that our Provincial legislature, when enacting the new FLA, a few years ago, did not address the issue of polyamorous families, where a child is conceived through intercourse. The Court, in its reasons, said this:

This oversight is perhaps a reflection of changing social conditions and attitudes, as was found to be the case in A.A. and C.C., or perhaps is simply a misstep by the legislature. Regardless, the FLA does not adequately provide for polyamorous families in the context of parentage.

The Court held that all three persons here are the parents Han v. Dorje In this case, also decided last spring, the Petitioner applied for an Order allowing her to add to her Petition, a claim for spousal support.

A few years ago, Petitioner sought to become a Buddhist Nun and attended a Monastery in New York State. She had met the Respondent, a high lama of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, not long before and then decided to pursue the program. While there, the Respondent apparently assaulted her and she became pregnant. She informed the high lama (Respondent). Though the Respondent initially denied, he committed to assist her financially. She then abandoned her plans to become a Nun and left the Monastery. The Respondent sent her the following sums: a)

$50,000 (Cdn) to assist with delivery and post partum care in Seattle; b) $300,000 (Cdn) to assist with the costs of the child’s first year of life; c) $20,000 (Cdn) for a wedding ring; d) $400,000 (US) to assist with purchase of a home for the child and the Petitioner; The child was born in Richmond, BC in June, 2018. The Petitioner purchased a residence in Richmond. She lost contact with the Respondent in early 2019. Not long after, she launched this action.

The Petitioner, to succeed in a claim for spousal support, has to show she is a “spouse”. The Court felt, given the circumstances, that it will be difficult. However, the Court allowed her to add her claim for spousal support in her Petition. The Court made this important comment:

Ms. (The Petitioner’s) claim is novel. It may even be weak. Almost all of the traditional factors are missing. The fact that (Petitioner) and (Respondent) never lived under the same roof, never shared a bed and never even spent time together in person will militate against a finding they lived with one another in the “elastic” concept of a marriage-like relationship. And if the COVID pandemic has taught us nothing else, it is that real relationships can form, blossom and end in virtual worlds.

Conclusions These cases are ground breaking and it will be fascinating what is decided in the Han case. Regardless, the cases illustrate the rapidly changing relationships Canadians have with each other. The law will surely change further in the coming years and I note the Court’s mention of “virtual” relationships, which happen already in the Pandemic. Estate Planning will change with the law. While every person should try to do some planning, this is perhaps especially so for persons in such “legally” new relationships.

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Jonny So, owner of Jonny’s Towing and Recovery Ltd., has created a giant pirate ship outside his garage. Valerie Leung photo

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It’s not every day a giant pirate ship and moving pirate skeletons make an appearance in Richmond, but that is exactly what is happening this weekend.

since I was a kid because I remember going somewhere for Halloween and I just miss the feeling of being in the community and just seeing people.”

What started off as a simple sketch on a sheet of toilet paper has turned into a 26foot long by 12.5-foot wide wooden pirate ship that is now sitting outside Jonny’s Towing and Recovery Ltd.

The pirate ship, he added, is made out of 150 wooden pallets, which were donated by a local construction site and community members. It took a total of three and a half weeks of solid work, over the course of three months, to build.

According to Jonny So, owner of Jonny’s Towing and Recovery Ltd., the ship is the highlight of the event and aims to bring back the Halloween spirit that the community “so desperately needs again.”

“My idea of the ship was to be about six feet by three feet — but oops!

“I guess you either go big or go home.”

“Halloween has been an important part of my life and it’s more important now than ever since the pandemic has limited what we can do,” said So.

The pirate-themed event will have groups follow a one-way path to individual docks and stations decorated with motorized pumpkins and skeletons, onto the pirate

“It has been one of my favourite holidays

ship followed by a face painting station and lastly a goodie bag stop for kids.

And if you don’t want to join the pirate crew or walk the plank, So is advising visitors to not go astray and stick to the marked path throughout the event.

He added that, while the event is free, visitors have the option to purchase a unique pirate token designed and made specifically for the event.

When asked what will happen to the ship after Halloween, So said he has already had offers from families to rent the giant pirate ship for birthday parties. He said it would be a shame to have to say goodbye to it after spending the effort to build it.

“These last two years has been pretty bad, so I hope I can bring some enjoyment to people.”

The pirate event will take place at 12371 Bridgeport Rd., near Vulcan Way and Bridgeport Road, between 6:45 and 11 p.m. from Oct. 29 to 31.

Spooktacular things to do this scary week Pumpkin patch and wagon rides at Richmond Country Farms If you are looking to pick a pumpkin straight from the patch, check out the pumpkin promenade and corn maze at Richmond Country Farms. Once you have your pumpkin, you can ride out on the back of a tractordrawn wagon. The farmer’s market is also open 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. daily.

Where: 12900 Steveston Hwy. When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. until Oct. 31.

Price: $12 - $15 for the pumpkin patch and $20 for the wagon ride (pumpkin included).

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Take a dive into the eerie depths of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery’s The Haunted Sea installation. The historical cannery transforms into a colourful deep-sea tour, with decorations made from recycled materials and creepy ghouls patrolling the halls.

during the month of October, check out the creative entries some of the stores have put on display for the annual Scarecrow Crawl competition. Winners for this year’s scarecrow event will be announced on Oct. 31.

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Bat Week Richmond Nature Park is hosting events to celebrate International Bat Week.

In keeping with the Halloween spirit, bat enthusiasts are honouring the flying rodent with educational events during International Bat Week, from Oct. 24 to 31.

Richmondites are being encouraged to visit the park this week to enjoy a bat display and participate in a scavenger hunt, introducing people to fun bat facts.

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Fishing, anyone?

Richmond Public Library (RPL) is hoping to introduce more people to the sport by lending out fishing kits.

The new “Fishing ExplorePacks,” available at Brighouse Library, include a fishing rod and line, pliers, floaters, weights, lures and baitholders.

While the fishing kits are geared towards beginners — they include information and instructions on how to get started — they can be used by anyone, according to Shane Parmar, an RPL coordinator, who brought in the fishing kits.

Some of the kits come with multiple fishing rods so they can be checked out by a group.

Parmar pointed out libraries “have been changing for quite a while”

“Expanding access to non-traditional forms of library services is something that we need to do to remain relevant,” he said.

“People don’t think of libraries as being something that would loan out fishing rods and reels and that sort of thing. But we’re here to allow people to borrow things that they normally would not be able to either afford, or something that they just want to do occasionally.”

He explained he learned of another organization in Washington State that offered fishing kits, and thought it would make for a good addition to the library. Fishing gear is also supplied through libraries in Ontario, but RPL is the first in Western Canada to do so.

The kits, said Parmar, provide “equality of access.”

“I grew up in the Steveston area and my family wasn’t that well-off.

My friends would always ask me to go fishing with them, and really I couldn’t afford it — I could not afford it at all, like rod and reel and tackle,” he said.

“That always stuck with me. So when I found out about this, I thought, well, this is something we can do for the public to provide to those that don’t have the ability to go out and collect all these things, to be able to borrow it from the library and then enjoy our waterways.”

Parmar said he hopes the fishing kits will help people appreciate nature and recognize the importance of protecting waterways, for example, through catch-and-release fishing. He also hopes the kits teach people to appreciate the Fraser River and help protect the fish and their ecosystem for future generations.

The rods and gear were provided at no cost to RPL through a donation from Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.’s rod loan program.

to round 3

Richmond’s Caron Lau has survived the second week of the Great Canadian Baking Show.

The 26-year-old occupational therapist is one of eight remaining bakers in the CBC contest after “Cookie Week” which was broadcast Sunday evening.

Each week, the judges select the star amateur baker and also eliminate one of the contestants, based on several baking tasks.

Cookie Week saw the bakers create an icebox sandwich, cookies with a multi-coloured design rolled into the dough.

Lau wowed the judges with her passion fruit-

shaped cookies that were laced with a chocolate ganache.

The next task was to execute a delicate pirouette, a lightly rolled wafer cookie filled with chocolate and hazelnut.

Lastly, for the “technical bake, the bakers created a cookie mosaic, with colourful cookie tiles atop a cookie canvas.

In next week’s episode, the eight remaining bakers will be getting into the Halloween theme.

The show will air on CBC on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.

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604-818-7000 • www.garyklouis.com Selling Homes In Richmond For 29 Years!

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath in Colony Bay 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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Prime Oakridge area development lot located 1/2 block east of Oakridge Shopping Centre: part of Cambie Corridor Development Plan. Potential re-development for mixed use towers - commercial / residential up to 18 stories.

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$480,000

IMPRESS YOUR CLIENTS!

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!

#414-5933 Cooney Road $25/SF

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.

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.

4380 Agar Drive

#203-1688 Robson St, Vancouver

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Excellent opportunity to lease prime office spaces in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond at the South Airport Terminal! Great for professionals looking for flexible spaces ranging from 816 SF, 1021 SF, 1360 SF, 5560 SF and 11,000+ SF at a reasonable rate. Access to a huge executivestyle lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $25/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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$699,000

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#411-5900 Dover Crescent

$668,000

#1205-11980 Hammersmith Way

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#1608-939 Homer Street, Vancouver

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#154-1350 Mitchell Street, Coquitlam

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10611 Canso Crescent

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

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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!

Priced at $479,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

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OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-5PM #224 - 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 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

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SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 10091 LAWSON DRIVE

This massive 2,990 sq ft home has 4 bdrms and 2 baths for the main living and a very spacious living/dining room with a South facing deck, and entertainment sized kitchen and eating area. Downstairs has a fantastic 2 bdrm unauthorized suite with its own separate entrance, and shared laundry. Drive up to your massive 2 car garage with tons of storage. Located in the James Mckinney Elementary and StevestonLondon Secondary Catchments.

Priced at $1,659,900 Taylor Perry 604.318.1668

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #309 - 12088 3RD AVENUE

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 3111 GARRY STREET

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.

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!

Priced at $1,349,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Priced at $1,398,800 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Connecting agents to the community SUPER SOUTH SLOPE LOCATION! 4658 Clinton St. Burnaby

$1,888,000

Show current and future clie ents you mean busiiness

Your next home is located near the top of Burnaby’s SOUTH SLOPE on a quiet and safe no-thru street, featuring a highly prized, SOUTH FACING and very PRIVATE back yard. You will enjoy the perfect combination of see forever views and the green space of Gray Creek Ravine Park. Positioned on a PRIME 7437 sq. ft. lot, this solid 3156 sq. ft. custom-built, 5 bdrm/2 bath home showcases an updated kitchen and bathrooms offering Corian Counters and Heated Floors. The workfrom-home tradesman will love the large, bright workshop on the lower floor. Easy 15 min walk to Skytrain, Metrotown, and schools. Riverway Golf Course is just down the hill. Call your realtor to book your private viewing starting Oct 30/31 Sat & Sun 2-4 pm. Covid protocols in place.

SEE www.TerryVato.com for more info.

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Spacious New Luxury Apartments Why rent? ? FIIVE FOUR 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 - SOLD TIME TO * OWN!!

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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 PRICE

$2,198,000

6511 MAPLE ROAD, 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.

HI-END CONDO IN CENTRAL RICHMOND

NEW LISTING

$680,000

1 BDRM + DEN PENTHOUSE

NEW LISTING

$499,800

CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE IN SURREY

NEW LISTING

#407-9399 TOMICKI AVENUE, RICHMOND

#38-16337 15TH AVENUE, SURREY

"Cambridge Park" by Polygon! 677 sf Penthouse w/9ʼ ceilings. 2 blks from Walmart & transit. Open den + 1 bdrm w/9ʼ x 7ʼ XL semiensuite. Spacious & bright, W-facing balcony. Developer-installed A/C. Gas range, granite ctr & S/S appliances. 1 U/G pkg. Facilities incl: Beautiful entertainment lounge, gym & guest suite. Excellent for investment, starting or retirement. Pets/rental friendly. No smoking building.

“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.

QUEENSBOROUGH WATER FRONT LOTS

NEW LISTING $418,000

$688,000

#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY, RICHMOND

$688,000

$628,000

$748,000

$2,388,000 #322-8460 LANSDOWNE RD RICHMOND

“Sorrento Central” 607 sf PH unit conveniently located in Richmond. Walk to Skytrain, shopping, & parks. 1Bdm + den, heating & air-conditioning. 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.

$799,000

#302-1331 ALBERNI ST VANCOUVER

$1,298,800

#306-1323 HOMER ST VANCOUVER NEW PRICE

$549,800 1/2 ACRE

$3,500,000

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83 SOUTH DYKE RD, 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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#10-7428 SOUTHWYNDE AVE BURNABY

4700 LARKSPUR AVE RICHMOND

#15-4220 STEVESTON HWY RICHMOND

DRASTICALLY REDUCED 9471 BECKWITH ROAD

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#322-8975 Jones Road

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

#112-8880 No. 1 Road

Jennifer Adams 604-868-4895

#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

#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.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$499,900

$449,900

Delightful 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom unit in popular Apple Green. Live steps to Seafair Shopping Mall, transit, and parks in this terrific West Richmond location. Spacious living/dining area can accommodate house-sized furniture. 2 big bedrooms: primary bedroom with 2 piece en suite, second bedroom with French doors onto the living space. Sunny south facing balcony. Great location in the building steps to the shared laundry and stairs to walk out. Maintenance incl heat, h/w, caretaker, recreation and sewer and water.

Amazing amenities incl indoor/outdoor pool, sharing library, work shop, party room and billiards. 1 covered parking and 1 large storage locker.

$499,800

$468,900

$799,800

GET READY TO BE WOWED! You have never seen a renovation like this, top of the line, no expense spared, this is the most exciting unit to hit the market in the beautiful, 19+ REGENT'S GATE complex. TOP FLOOR, 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit with WINDOWS ON 3 SIDES and a bright and sunny SOUTHWEST EXPOSURE! Completely renovated featuring WHITE OAK LAMINATE floors, high ceilings throughout, HIGH END APPLIANCES, new light fixtures, QUARTZ counters, CALIFORNIA CLOSETS, all new plumbing fixtures and window coverings. Amazing amenities in this well run complex including guest suites, gym, party room and woodwork shop. Lots of VISITOR PARKING, 1 secured covered parking (seller rents an additional spot) Walk to shopping, transit and parks, this is your next home!

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$399,800

#303-812 Milton Street, New West

Top floor, BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 1 bedroom unit in HAWTHORNE PLACE. Tastefully updated with new laminate floors, fresh paint and new blinds throughout.

Maple cabinets, updated s/s appliances, new faucets in the Kitchen. New bathroom faucets and new tub surround, closet organizers in walk-in closet. Nothing to do but move in. Large deck for outdoor enjoyment. Insuite storage in addition to 1 locker and 1 parking. Building is well maintained and conveniently located near all amenities including shopping, parks, recreation and Skytrain.

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746 Patti Martin 604-273-2828

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#321-8860 No. 1 Road

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!

10251 Bridgeport Road

#216-9388 Tomicki Avenue

Jennifer Adams 604-868-4895

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

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40-11291 7th Avenue, Richmond NEW PRICE

$1,168,000

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).

2578 - 164 Street South Surrey at its Best!

Original 5 years young show home in prime Grandview Heights with NEW Elementary, High School, Aquatic Centre, all shopping needs covered and all within walking distance. How sweet it is! NEWLY LISTED $1,828,000

OPEN SUN FROM 2-4 AND BY APPT.

103S 1100 56 Street, Tsaw

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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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412 Allen Drive Tsaw

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

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Salim Shivji 604.328.3521 604.328.35 3521

HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE

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Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

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#205 - 7140 Granville Ave Sophisticated 2 bedroom, AWESOME $100K upgrade, brilliantly remodelled.

Across from NEW Senior Centre, Aquatic Centre, Minoru Park & easy walk to Richmond Centre Mall. LISTED $649,000

604.618.7060

RECOMMEND”

Just Sold!

dianadickey.com

$1,598,800

Panoramic Mountain, Water, and City Views!

3002 7358 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

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!

22646 FRASERBANK CRESCENT, RICHMOND

JUST LISTED!

$799,800

Just Sold!

"RIDGECREST" - 2 STOREY TOWNHOME - RICHMOND CENTRE

In one of Richmond's most desirable complexes"RIDGECREST"! Featuring a very functional floor plan, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1,428 sq.ft. Very spacious & bright home throughout. The Complex is very well maintained with pro-active management. Superb location with minutes walking distance to Richmond Centre.

Sold!

Thank You So Much to All of our recent clients for your business & referrals!

We so appreciate your support!

Salim & Roz (604) 328-3521 Direct salshivji@shaw.ca

$829,000 Pelican Pointe 337 5888 Dover Cres., Richmond

#8 – 7360 MINORU BOULEVARD, RICHMOND

If you are thinking of Selling your Home, give us a call ..

Our clients will gladly provide a reference on us!

2 bed, 2 bath, 857 sqft.

Sold!

1 bed 1 bath 545 sqft.

Partial water views!

$399,000

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$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.

OPEN SAT/SUN 2-4PM $828,000

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.

OPEN SAT 2-4PM

$708,000

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

ONE LEVEL LIVING 1304 Malibu Place, Tsawwassen

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

BOB SCHMITZ

30TH YEAR OF HELPING YOU WITH YOUR HOMEWORK

SCHMITZ REALTOR®

604.908.2045 NEW LISTING

9771 Geal Road

Custom built, wonderful 3 bdrm and den family home in West Richmonds desirable Boyd Park neighbourhood. Excellent schools, easy access to transportation and shopping, recreation and an easy stroll or cycle down the Railway trail to the dyke and Steveston village. This nicely maintained, low maintenance home is very bright with lots of natural light, high ceilings and open floor plan. Very much the perfect layout for a young family with room to grow. The large den can easily be used as a 4th bedroom. Formal living & dining rooms ideal for entertaining. Cozy family room for relaxing. The flex space located off the master bedroom is ideal for the home office or simply a great space to just sit and read. Available to view with yyour Realtor SAT/SUN OCT. 30/31 BTWN 1-3PM. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

703-6651 Minoru Blvd • Offered at $525,000

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.

$458,800

** New Price **

Spacious (1,036 sq ft) & quiet corner unit in popular Stornaway complex. This updated unit features large room sizes, updated flooring, updated master bedroom ensuite with new walk in shower, in suite laundry, spacious balcony with private outlook, storage locker & much more. Adult building (19+), sorry no pets or rentals.

111 10220 Ryan Rd, Richmond

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877 $828,800

** Westwind Townhouse **

Westwind 3 bdrm townhouse at Somerset Mews. This spacious 1,555 sq ft 2 level has a great location in the complex backing onto a park. Well looked after, this home features large living and dining rooms, spacious master bedroom with full ensuite and walk-in closet, large storage room, updated wiring & plumbing, 2 parking spots and much more. Well run adult oriented complex (19+) with outdoor pool, 2 pets permitted.

23 11771 Kingfisher Dr, Richmond

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877

SELLING? Call today for a free market evaluation of your home.

Steve Buchsbaum 604.657.7877 Top 10% of all Realtors

www.bchomesales.com

Connecting agents to the community Show current and future clients you mean business

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NEW LISTING

Macdonald Realty Westmar

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304-7680 Minoru Blvd Offered at $978,000

Gorgeous fully renovated Rancher in the Sky. Almost 1800sqft of fine living in central Richmond. Air conditioned, hot water heating, gourmet kitchen, and large principal rooms for all your house sized furnishings. Excellent complex with very pro active council and ownership.

Find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood - call Bob

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FLESHER, Walter October 22, 1928 − October 2, 2021 Walter Flesher, 92, of Richmond, BC, died peacefully on October 2, 2021. Born on October 22, 1928, in Vancouver to Vera Gilley and Frederick Flesher, he lived most of his childhood on St. George’s Street, New Westminster. He worked for CP Rail and the Britannia Mine over his summer holidays while he trained as a lawyer through the University of BC. After working as a lawyer in New Westminster, he decided to pursue Engineering at the University of Washington.

He held many different roles including Senior Manager with Singer Canada, Director with CP Rail, President of Citation Cabinets, Chairman of Worksafe BC and Director on Board of Reviews for Ministry of Labour. After retiring, he trained as a welder and had his own shop for almost 20 years at Northern Building Supplies.

He also spent his winters during retirement in Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs where he had many friends, enjoying golfing and hiking. On a personal level, he married Irene Pousette in 1957 and they had 3 children, Michael, Paul and Mary. He had 6 grandchildren (Evan, Bryn, Alec, Jayden, Liam and Ashley). He and his family also enjoyed many vacations that included different areas in Asia, North America, Russia, the Middle East, Europe and one of his favourite spots, Grindelwald, Switzerland. He was an excellent downhill skier and avid hiker, with one of his achievements being hiking to the base camp of Mount Everest. He was much loved by his family and friends and a private service will be held in his memory. The family wishes to extend gratitude to the Maple, where he enjoyed the last few years of his life.

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MURPHY (nee McConnell), Hannora (Norah) April 11, 1930 − October 15, 2021 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of my darling mother, Hannora (Norah) Wilson Hughes Murphy (nee McConnell). Together again with dad in your heavenly home. Eternally loved, our angel. She leaves behind her daughter, Irene and son−in−law, Don; granddaughter, Alana and her husband, Mike; great−grandchildren, Anders and partner, Karley, Evan, and Ava; grandson, Neal; and step−grandson, Chad and wife, Kristy; and step−grandchildren, Wesley and Samantha. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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KUTNY, Donald August 23, 1938 - October 11, 2021 Don was born the 8th of 9 children to newly immigrated Ukrainian parents Walter and Anna Kutny in Beaverdam, AB. Don was a loving and devoted husband to Nina, father to Derrick (Judy), Mike (Tracey), Rebecca (Richard) and Matt (Jane), grandpa to Tressa, Kevin, Trevor, David, Tylor, Cody, Stephanie and Ian. He was also doting Great (Jube-Jube) Grandpa to Michelle, Cole, Tyler, Kyle, Rylee, Madeleine, Danielle and Luka.

He will be lovingly remembered by his remaining siblings Bill (Kay), Peter (Virginia), Mike (Edyth), Victor and Mary, sister-in-laws Maria (Peter), Luda (Bill), Nida, Oksana (Daniel), brother-in-law Peter (Vira) and many nieces and nephews. Don was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy, sister Tecla and brothers Nick and John.

Don was a devout lover of Jesus and gave generously of himself to everyone in his life as Christ compelled him.

He passed suddenly and quickly while doing one of the things he loved most, hunting.

Although we all learned a heartbreaking lesson that even he is not invincible, Don left this world knowing he was going and doing what he loved.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Richmond Pentecostal Church on Friday, November 5th at 2:00pm. Don and his family kindly request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to ‘Great Commission Media Ministries’. https://gcmministries.ca/donate/

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MURRAY, Glen Allan October 22, 1951 − October 10, 2021 Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a perfect body.

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