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Hear us roar in grief and celebration Eve Edmonds

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It was a cold night — as most are in Ottawa in December.

I was walking home from my job in the Byward Market listening to my Walkman.

At the time, I was working for what was basically a “greenwashing” PR firm that coached resource companies on how to sound more environmentally friendly.

(And that’s not the only skeleton I have in my closet.)

Anyway, I was listening to CBC’s 6 o’clock newscast, when Michael Enright (host of As it Happens at the time) suddenly broke in to tell about a mass shooting at a school in Montreal targeting young women.

What?! Did I really hear that?

It was Dec. 6, 1989 and a horrific scene was playing out at Montreal’s École Polytechnique.

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A young man had entered the school armed to the teeth intent on gunning down young woman in the school’s engineering department because, as he wrote in a letter, he hated feminists.

I don’t remember if the reporters had all the details at that point, but I do remember the emotion in Enright’s voice. Mr. Seasoned Radio Guy, who’d seen it all before, was clearly shocked – as was I. The news left me feeling slightly sick and with a sense of disbelief – not to mention vulnerability as I continued on that dark walk alone. I was in my 20s, just out of university.

To this day, a Dec. 6 doesn’t come and go without me at one point remembering that moment I first heard; I remember the street, I remember the snow, I remember my heartbreak.

Another image that has stuck with me is one I might have seen on TV that evening or maybe in the newspaper the next day. It was of a man standing on a chair taking down Christmas decorations while

the slain body of a young woman was slumped back in a chair.

It seemed weird he was fussing with decorations at such a time. Yet, it also seemd somewhat appropriate -- there would be no Christmas, at least not now, not here.

This year, the Canadian Federation of University Woman’s Club Richmond Chapter, along with CHIMO and a number of other local groups are holding a vigil in front of the Brighouse library followed by a march around city hall to mark Dec. 6.

It’s also part of the group’s action aligned with the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

At the Richmond News, we had planned to do a story on the event so our reporter went to get a picture. What she came back with took me aback. It’s the picture you see on our front page that shows two of the women organizing the vigil, each holding lists of women’s names.

The black plaque, with the names of the 14 women shot in Montreal I have seen before. What had me stop short was the

other one, a hand-written poster listing the names of all the women who have been murdered in Richmond in the past 25years.

It’s a disturbingly long list.

We know gendered-based violence can happen anywhere, among any age, ethnic or economic group. So why would I be surprised to see these names of women in my own community, women I might have know, or at least passed by?

Of course, that’s the point.

As one of the organizers said, those of us fortunate enough not to be touched by violence have no right to stay in our bubbles.

The vigil will include a march, five minutes of silence followed by “a might roar.”

It’s been a long time since I’ve thought about Helen Reddy’s song I Am Woman, with its lyrics I am woman, hear me roar in number too big to ignore.

It’s been 50 years since she released that song and while we’ve come a long way, there is still much to roar about — both in grief and in celebration.

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fordable non-market and supportive housing units for low-income residents — Kiwanis Towers (296), Cadence (15), Storeys (129), The Orchid (9), Alderbridge (40), Pathways (80), and Bridgeport (40).

As a champion of Richmond’s Affordable Housing Strategy in 2007 and implementer of the five-per-cent developer contribution to affordable housing, it is important for residents to know the following facts.

Approved 850 market rental units and 900 LowEnd Market Rental (LEMR) residences.

City council voted on Nov. 15 to increase developer contributions in the city centre from 10 to 15 percent for developments over 60 units.

Made developers provide 1,200 units in secondary suites and coach houses.

Two decades ago, Richmond did not have an affordable or rental housing policy because such things were the responsibility of the senior levels of government.

Municipalities were considered a partner.

Supported 90 shelter spaces for residents experiencing homelessness.

Richmond currently has 650 rental units under review and work is underway on a mandatory market rental policy.

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Since then, the city has done the following:

The commitment to create and provide more afford-

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able housing continues.

Addressing the housing issue is not something the city can — or should — do alone.

Residents should contact their provincial and federal representatives to advocate for action and involvement.

Housing is something we are all responsible for and, together, we can impact change.

Reader thankful for dykes Dear Editor,

It is human nature to complain when things go wrong, we all do it.

We have a long way to go and there is more to do as our population increases.

However, most are seldom to praise when things go right, and rarely acknowledge success with gratitude.

We need people who will support our city’s positive efforts to obtain more affordable housing, not create roadblocks because of ideology or other personal issues.

As I look out at the endless downpours that we continue to experience and think about the residents of the Fraser Valley with homes and farms submerged, their lives in ruin, we have to thank the City of Richmond and the long-gone initial creators of our dyking system.

Bill McNulty

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well below sea level.

The ruins of the Fraser Valley could just as easily have been ours if not for our dykes and the continued upgrades to keep us safe.

Storm after storm, our dykes have kept us protected and for that we should all be very thankful to the City of Richmond and all who work to maintain a system that, despite our below sea level location, has withstood this enormous test.

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Fraudster jailed for 15 months

A 24-year-old man has been jailed for 15 months, after committing a string of brazen frauds, including five in Richmond.

According to the RCMP, Hayden preyed on his victims near financial institutions, pretending that he was in “dire need of help.”

Grocery store recalls product over cyanide fear

Joy over stolen e-bike’s return

An Asian grocery store in Richmond has recalled a product amid fears of cyanide poisoning.

A Richmondite is thrilled to be reunited with his stolen e-bike, recovered by Mounties during a raid at a Richmond residence earlier this month.

Sungiven Foods on Bridgeport Road has recalled One Tang brand Bitter Apricot Kernel due to fears over the natural toxin amygdalin, which can which can release cyanide after being eaten.

Clayton Hayden was also placed on probation for two years and ordered to pay back his victims.

Hayden was caught earlier this year by Surrey RCMP, who had been investigating multiple frauds committed in Surrey, Richmond and Burnaby.

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Clayton Hayden would target people outside of banks, conning them into cashing cheques at ATMs.

Police said he would “prey on people’s emotions and willingness to help someone they thought was less fortunate.”

Victims were asked to deposit a cheque into their account through an ATM, and to withdraw funds for Hayden.

Days later, however, the victims learned that the cheques were fraudulent.

Earlier this year, Hayden pleaded guilty to 15 fraudrelated charges and was sentenced two weeks ago.

—Alan Campbell/Richmond News

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the human body can eliminate small amounts of cyanide, but larger amounts can result in cyanide poisoning, which could lead to death.

Symptoms of cyanide poisoning include weakness and confusion, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, seizures and cardiac arrest.

“In speaking with the man, our officers learned he had only owned it for three days before it was allegedly stolen,” said Cpl. Adriana O’Malley, Richmond RCMP spokesperson.

The man told officers that he never expected to see his bike again and was “delighted” when the call came from police, according to Mounties.

The e-bike was reported stolen on Oct. 10 from a building in the 6000-block of Minoru Boulevard, near Westminster Highway, following an alleged break and enter to a bike locker.

Sungiven has eight stores across the Lower Mainland.

On Nov. 16, Richmond RCMP were executing a search warrant on a Richmond residence as part of an investigation unrelated to the break and enter, when they found the stolen e-bike.

The CFIA said that, if you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor:

Police said they would not provide specific details about the search warrant, as the investigation is active and ongoing.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home

Officers were able to reunite the bike with its owner on Nov. 22.

Do not consume the recalled product Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

The CFIA said it’s conducting a food safety investigation, “which may lead to the recall of other products.”

“Seeing how much this e-bicycle means to the man and how its return impacts him, reminds our officers why we work so hard everyday to serve our community,” said O’Malley.

“Every time we recover and return an item to its rightful owner it’s a win for the community.”

—Alan Campbell/Richmond News

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‘Mighty roar’ planned after 5-minute silence Valerie Leung

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There is nothing like a loud and powerful roar at a vigil to show the strength of women coming together and raising awareness on violence against women issues, according to Susan Johnsen.

A “mighty roar” will make the final statement at the end of the vigil being held in Richmond on Dec. 6, said Johnsen, chairperson of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Richmond’s issues committee.

“We tried to think of a statement that would show women taking back ownership of their territory, of their space and of their lives,” said Johnsen, adding that the idea came from the lyrics of the song “I am woman, hear me roar”

by Helen Reddy.

“I thought … a mighty roar will be able to show that women are power-

ful, that they’re ready, willing and able to take their space in society, and that they will stand up for each other.”

2021 budget, of $601.3 million over five years, which will be used to advance a new national action plan to end gender-based violence across the country.

According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, 65 per cent of Canadians know at least one woman who has experienced a form of gender-based violence.

CFUW Richmond is collaborating with CHIMO, Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives and the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre to host the vigil at Richmond’s library square Monday at 11:45 a.m. in conjunction with UN’s 16-days of Activism Against GenderBased Violence.

The event will start with a group walk around Richmond City Hall at noon, followed by five minutes of silence and a “mighty roar” at the end.

Monday, Dec. 6 marks the 1989 Montreal Massacre where 14 female students were murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal, hence, the date

The plan includes 100 policy recommendations, listed by civil society organizations, for the federal government to address the issue.

“I think that it is a huge step in the right direction to release targeted funding.

The research is done and the recommendations exist,” said Johnsen.

Several women’s groups are hosting a vigil in Richmond next week to raise awareness about violence against women.

Nono Shen photo chosen for the vigil.

The Canadian government recently included a “historic investment,” in its

“It’s about these policies being enacted at various levels of government now.

“Those of us who are in a fortunate position of not being directly touched by this topic can and should support making our community a healthier place for (all of) us.”

Anyone who finds themselves in need of help can contact the CHIMO crisis line at 604-279-7070 (open every day from 8 a.m. to midnight).

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“It’s not much, but it’s mine.”

This is how Flora (name changed) feels about a modest rental home she lives in with her son after finally leaving an abusive relationship and settling in Richmond.

Flora was feeling powerless with no control over her life, while being a stay-at-home mom looking after her son.

Her husband worked long hours and told her the money he earned was his — not hers because she didn’t work.

He would get angry when she took her son places while he was at work because he couldn’t come along.

Although sometimes people say mean things when they’re fight-

ing, Flora said, now she can see it went beyond just normal fighting.

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“I felt like I had a bunch of moms,” she said.

Finally, after many fights — and trying to suppress her feelings to keep the peace, especially with a young child around — a big blowout ended with her husband taking their son and leaving.

CHIMO, located at the Caring Place, has help for women who are in crisis.

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She spent four days frantically wondering where her son was — she was so desperate and afraid, her friends took her to the hospital, afraid she would hurt herself.

There she was connected to a social worker who got her into a transition house in Richmond, Nova House.

This was the beginning of her journey to independence and out of an abusive relationship.

At Nova House, which is run by CHIMO Community Services in Richmond, she realized she had rights.

She was finally away from the abusive situation and she started to piece together her life again.

She realized how her husband had put her down and belittled her to the point she thought she was the one who was in the wrong.

“It makes such a difference when someone tells you ‘you’re doing good’,” Flora said of

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She got legal help to get custody of her son — even after her husband threatened he was going to get a lawyer and defeat her in court.

Nova House staff also helped her find housing, look for where to go back to school and write

Many women think it’s a sign of weakness to admit that one is in an abusive relationship, Flora said, but, in fact, it takes a lot of courage to ask for help.

When she finally secured a rental apartment, a church in Richmond helped her furnish it with the basics to make it a home for herself and her son.

Flora is now planning her future — she is going back to school to become a veterinarian’s assistant.

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‘Have’ cities ahead in dyking game

This is the third in a series of stories on Richmond dyking and drainage in light of sea-level rise and climate change.

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Richmond deserves some credit — but as a bigger city with a lot of resources, it’s also lucky.

The city’s low-lying geography puts it at particular risk for flooding, yet it has fared remarkably well through the recent storms that have all but washed out other communities, ripped out chunks of critical highways and even changed the course of one river.

Part of the reason Richmond has stayed relatively dry and flood-free has to do with a provincial and federal funding system that rewards better-resourced cities, thus creating “have and have not” communities, according to a flood management expert.

Twenty years ago, when the province downloaded responsibility for dyking onto municipalities, the City of Richmond created a plan, established a utility to fund it and has moved forward strengthening and raising its dykes and pump stations in anticipation of sea level rise and a possible earthquake.

“Richmond has a very strong engineering department, and, from my understanding, they’re on top of the best science,” said Lilia Yumagulova, who did her PhD at UBC in flood management in Metro Vancouver.

Other municipalities haven’t been so lucky, partly because of the competitive nature of securing big dollars from senior levels of government.

Currently, municipalities compete for funding from senior governments on a “merit-based” system, but this means wellresourced municipalities have more expertise and staff to write grant applications as well as money to co-finance projects.

finance the flood protection has been a major issue in the province,” Yumagulova said.

In light of B.C.’s recent floodrelated disasters, Premier John Horgan announced last week the province plans to oversee dyking on the Fraser River — something that was welcome news to Richmond’s engineering staff.

Earlier this year, the federal Lilia Yugovernment dedicated $1.375 magulova billion over 12 years to the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation This is something Richmond Fund (DMAF) — and Richmond city staff have been calling for, said John Irhas applied for $38 million to upgrade sec- ving, general manager of engineering and tions of its dykes and four pump stations. public works, and would work if the provThese grants, if successful, would cover 40 ince set out the rules, provided steady fundper cent of the cost of the upgrades while ing but left planning to local authorities.

Richmond would have to come up with 60 Because communities often have different per cent — to the tune of $58 million. challenges, accountability and responsibilBut a smaller municipality — like Prince- ity should be at the local level with support ton or Merritt from the provincial and federal govern— is not go- ments, he added. ing to have Each community knows its own local the same reneeds in the “complicated process” of putsources and ting in large infrastructure that could posstaffing as a ...we as a city like Rich- sibly conflict with private property.

“That’s what local governments are deto apcommunity have mond ply for that signed to address — if the will and focus is a huge role to kind of fund- there, they’re very good at doing it,” Irving said. ing.

play in this... when the skies are blue.

Yumagulova said funding should be “risk-based.”

That would assess which LILIA YUMAGULOVA municipalities are more vulnerable — rather than being based on who can write better grant applications.

“This problem of competitive funding where municipalities have to do all the homework, apply for funding and co-

With stable funding, smaller towns and dyking authorities could use this to plan their flood protection, even with small engineering departments.

Despite a defunding of dyke management in B.C. over the past two decades, “exceptional work” has been done by provincial public servants to identify key issues around flooding, Yumagulova said.

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“Historically we’ve seen massive movements after events in British Columbia where the feds and the province got together and put pockets of funding and did great things,” Yumagulova said.

Beyond engineering solutions The “elephant in the room” is climate change, Yumagulova said, and that means thinking differently about flood solutions.

Dyking used to be the “silver bullet” solution to flooding, Yumagulova said, what she calls a “1960s engineering solution” but it’s not currently the only solution.

In fact, the B.C. Flood Strategy Discussion Paper, just published in June, talks about “flood avoidance” and “flood accommodation” to lower risks.

Flood avoidance refers to not building in areas at risk of flooding, or allowing rivers to expand and contract in channels. Accommodating floods could include allowing agricultural areas to flood periodically, elevating buildings above flood levels — something done in new construction in Richmond — or simple things like investing in sump pumps and backwater valves.

Richmond has some “nature-based” plans to protect against floods as well, Irving said. One key piece is re-establishing a natural barrier to stop storm surges on Sturgeon Banks, Irving said, something that also protects the area which is a feeding ground for birds. The aim is to create solutions that enhance environmental assets which, in turn, provide flood protection, Irving explained.

Flood risk is something citizens need to think about — and be engaged in — even when the rain stops falling, Yumagulova said. “That’s why we as a public have a huge role to play in this… being interested in it when it’s not raining, when the skies are blue.”

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City Board Resident Park Caretaker wanted Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, 5180 Westwater Drive The successful candidate will: • perform caretaker duties in the historic site and surrounding park amenities • provide a presence in the park on a daily basis after hours • be required to be onsite during evenings to provide access to buildings as requested and monitor park washrooms Onsite residence and utilities are provided in lieu of equal value of work. An average of 14 hours per week of duties required.

Please send cover letter, resume and work-related references by Thursday, December 16, 2021 Tom Long, Heritage Facilities Coordinator 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC V7E 6P3 Email: tlong@richmond.ca Fax: 604-238-8040 (Attn: Tom Long) City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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confirmed to be ACM. WorkSafeBC then issued a stop-work order against the firm based out of Mitchell Island.

A Richmond firm that recycles construction debris has been fined more than $14,000 by WorkSafeBC for “high risk violations” involving asbestos.

“The firm failed to take the necessary precautions to protect workers before allowing work that disturbed ACMs,” according to WorkSafeBC.

Fairway Recycle Group Inc. was fined $14,203.29 by WorkSafeBC for failing to take the necessary precautions to protect workers and other violations.

“The firm also failed to ensure all asbestos waste was placed into properly labelled and sealed containers, and failed to prevent the spread of asbestos dust and debris to other work areas.

Drywall debris, which often contains asbestos (ACM), was found mixed into material piles, around bins, the gravel roadway and next to equipment, during a WorkSafeBC inspection at a Fairway worksite in Richmond.

A separate inspection found Fairway’s truck parked on a road with its trailer filled with loose drywall that was later

“Finally, the firm failed to provide its workers with the information, instruction, training, and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety.

“These were all high-risk violations.”

Fairway was fined by WorkSafeBC on Sept. 27.

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Still more to do in AIDS fight: activist been accomplished — and stop people from dying — and we’ve done that. And so, in the broader sense, we’ve done what we set out to do, for the most part,” Cameron said.

“But they need to finish the job.”

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When John Cameron was diagnosed with AIDS, he’d basically been handed a death sentence.

But now, Cameron — who has been an AIDS activist for four decades — is not just alive, he’s “grateful” for having acquired the disease.

“It’s made life much more interesting.”

He was the first person in Richmond to come out publicly as gay and having AIDS — in the newspaper and in front of city council. In 1994, he founded the first AIDS support group in the city.

Cameron, who became HIV positive around 1980, said he was “lucky” to be diagnosed with full-blown AIDS in 1994, around the time when effective treatment was being put into place.

“It was terrible when we got diagnosed, because there wasn’t any proper treatment. It was a death sentence,” he said.

“In 1994, the drugs came out — triple therapy — and then in 1995 it was all going into practice and the death rate collapsed. But prior to that, all the people that died for the first 15 years — my god, it was horrible.

And the suicides were terrible, because there was no hope…and then the stigma, and you couldn’t work anymore.”

On World AIDS Day

John Cameron Photo submitted (Dec. 1), Cameron considers how things have changed over the past four decades — but stresses there’s still work to be done in the battle against HIV/AIDS, which has been “kind of put aside” in addition to being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cameron explained treatment is now so effective that “it’s just like having diabetes.”

“You just take your meds, go to work, lead normal lives.”

He said the most important advancement over the past 41 years is “u=u,” which stands for “undetectable = untransmittable.”

That means, he explained, people who take medication daily, as prescribed, have no risk of transmitting HIV to others.

“Initially, the two things we wanted to accomplish was stop people from getting AIDS — that’s largely

That includes tackling the stigma — something which prevents people from coming out if they have HIV/ AIDS. “That’s one of the problems — the stigma.

It’s horrible, with AIDS. I got people that won’t even come near me. People who won’t touch your hands. They won’t eat the food you have, all this kind of stuff. That’s the stigma.”

In Canada, there were an estimated 62,050 people living with HIV in 2018 — the latest data available from the federal government.

However, of that number, an estimated 13 per cent weren’t aware of their infection.

Getting those people tested and on treatment — thereby preventing HIV from spreading — is another unresolved issue in the fight against HIV/ AIDS, said Cameron.

“We need to get the job finished — get everybody on treatment,” he said.

“Get rid of the stigma.”

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Public notice is hereby given, in accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter, of Council’s intention to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560.

“That tells you that there’s stigma.”

The intent of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 is to:

Cameron pointed out that, despite the importance of u=u, “hardly anybody” knows about it. It’s a message, he said, that should be on the “front page of every newspaper in Canada.”

As of the end of 2020, an estimated 37.7 million people are living with HIV — the precursor to AIDS — around the world, according to the WHO.

• provide amendments relating to Council member participation by means of electronic or other communication facilities.

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 received 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading on Monday, November 8, 2021, and will be considered for adoption at the Monday, December 6, 2021, Regular Council Meeting.

Copies of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10302 are available by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. The bylaw and staff report are also available on the City’s website at www.richmond.ca

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December 13, 2021 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 | www.richmond.ca TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10304 (ZT 21-938101) Location/s:

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Applicant/s: Tamas Ajtony Purpose:

To amend the “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” zone to permit one residential security/operator unit.

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2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10309 (RZ 20-905210) Location/s: 8231 No. 3 Road Applicant/s: Enrich Custom Homes Ltd. Purpose:

To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single-family lots with vehicle access from the rear lane.

City Contact: Nathan Andrews, 604-247-4911, Planning and Development Division

• Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca How to obtain further information:

• By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

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

• By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/ cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2021.htm

• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

• By Email: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, may be requested via email between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, December 3, 2021 and ending December 13, 2021, by contacting the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council.

It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained

by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing December 3, 2021 and ending December 13, 2021.

Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office

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The Business Excellence Awards, since 1977 have honoured the outstanding achievements of Richmond businesses.

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards celebrate excellence in ten categories. This gala dinner and reception returned to an inperson celebration in 2021 on November 25th at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.

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Business Excellence Awards 2021

Touchstone takes non-profit accolade

Hemlock Harling growing a greener Richmond

Touchstone Family Association named Association of the Year:

Hemlock Harling Distribution Inc. named Green Business of the Year:

Though the event is the “Business” Excellence Awards, the importance of Richmond’s non-profit sector is never overlooked.

As specialists in printing and mailing services, Hemlock Harling was aware of the potential environmental impact of their industry. Their outstanding response to this potential is the reason they were named the 2021 Green Business of the Year.

On Thursday evening, Dave Cooper, Touchstone’s director of services, accepted the Association of the Year Award on behalf of the organization and their executive director, Judy Valsonis.

The local non-profit community service association impressed through their commitment to the social health and independence of families and children through effective intervention and support services.

The organization, in Richmond since 1983, focuses on preserving and enhancing family relationships.

Among their many programs, Touchstone has been a pioneer in restorative justice, which provides an alternative approach to punishment and discipline in the traditional sense, bringing together all parties to seek a collaborative resolution.

Paul Mackie, general manager, accepted the award, which was presented on behalf of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Sunny Lo presents the award to Touchstone’s Dave Cooper.

Its professional staff, volunteers and the community align service delivery with principles of justice, equity and inclusion to create opportunities for everyone to lead meaningful lives.

The award was presented by FPS Food Process Solutions. Other finalists in this category included Richmond Multicultural Community Services and Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association.

Hemlock Harling continues to face environmental sustainability head-on. Since 2007, Hemlock Printers has operated as a carbon neutral company.

With the help of Climate Smart and Offsetters, Hemlock measures emissions, reduces emissions and purchases offsets that go toward international and BC-based projects.

To earn and maintain the Climate Smart certification, Hemlock’s sustainability specialist attends workshops to learn the foundations of identifying, measuring, and reducing emissions.

Paul Mackie accepts the award for Hemlock Harling.

Over the years, Hemlock has implemented many initiatives as part of their reduction plan. A few examples include procuring two Heidelberg presses that reduce paper waste through sheet-size optimization, switching to LED lighting and installing EV chargers to encourage employee adoption of electric vehicles.

WJ Packaging Solutions and ElectricGo were the other two finalists for Green Business of the Year celebrated at the Awards.

Congratulations to all the 2021 Business Excellence Award Finalists and Winners

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Automation innovation Sheraton Vancouver Airport tripled PromoChrom Hotel puts people first Ian Wan is Young Entrepreneur of the Year:

The Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel won the Outstanding Workplace of the Year Award:

Ian Wan of PromoChrom Technologies took to the stage at the 2021 Business Excellence Awards to accept the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from KPU. Though only in his early 30s, Wan has already had quite a career. After working as an engineer for the mining industry and Apple, he returned to Richmond in 2017 to turn his attention to the company initially founded by Dr. Haibin Wan (PromoChrom Technologies). Wan took over the management completely in 2019.

PromoChrom uses automation to address a major issue with solid phase extraction (a chemical sample preparation procedure used throughout industries) – it was a manual process that was both time consuming and error prone.

Wan has helped to grow the company from three employees to a team of 12.

Through restricting the product portfolio and focusing on crucial markets, PromoChrom has experienced 100 to 298 per

Steve Veinot, regional director for Larco Hospitality, accepted the award for the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel and he made no secret of the challenges his industry has faced throughout the pandemic.

Ian Wan accepts the award on behalf of PromoChrom cent revenue growth per year.

“The past few years at PromoChrom has been the most exciting and fulfilling part of my career,” said Wan. “I overcame tough design challenges, capitalized on the right market opportunities, and with the help from some great people, managed to see unprecedented growth in our company.”

Dr. Romi Fung, naturopathic doctor, and Angel Lam, of Liv’EZ Co. were the other distinguished finalists for this award.

Importantly, Veinot focused on the critical importance of being able to keep the team intact.

Through various initiatives and contracts, the Sheraton was able to remain open and operating.

The organization has long felt that its staff are its best investment, understanding that guests may come for location, inviting public spaces and relaxing rooms, but they will come back for the familiar faces of the Sheraton team.

The hotel prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, which embraces and celebrates the wide variety of diverse backgrounds, personalities and cultures

Steve Veinot (left), of the Sheraton, accepts the award from Brian Corcoran. that a hotel environment draws.

They seek to provide a workplace where associates can relax and be themselves — where everyone can enjoy the same opportunities to grow and succeed.

The Outstanding Workplace of the Year Award was presented by PLLR Lawyers.

The two other finalists were Advantage Speech Language Pathology and Symphony Hill Properties.

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Business Excellence Awards 2021

Bridging the branding gap across the Pacific

Events business overcomes pandemic challenges

Canadian Ecosystem Institute named New Business of the Year:

Bright Ideas Event Agency named Innovative Enterprise of the Year:

Chris Pereira, president and CEO of the Canadian Ecosystem Institute (CEI), took a big leap in 2020 — he quit his job in the midst of the pandemic.

Sharon Bonner, CEO and founder of Bright Ideas, has been pushing the boundaries of events and production since 1988.

Pereiras, who is fluent in Mandarin and spent many years working in public affairs and communication for the tech sector in China, decided to found a business to enable more opportunities between North America and Asia.

CEI is a communications and market research firm. They provide branding, PR, and research support that allows their clients to position themselves effectively as an engaged and valuable ecosystem participant, helping to solve real business challenges and find the right business partners to succeed and thrive.

CEI considers their greatest success to be connection and engagement with the local community in Richmond and B.C. Chris’ efforts include local community cleanups, sponsorship of the trans-

From a time that she would hand-write event proposals and drive to her clients offices to deliver them to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Bonner has drawn upon innovation every step of the way.

Chris Pereira accepts the award for Canadian Ecosystem Institute. lation of the B.C. First Nations history book into Mandarin, and leadership of the documentary project “Connect the North,” which highlighted young Inuit women whose lives and careers were improved after high-speed Internet was brought to the Far North.

This award was sponsored by London Drugs. Additional finalists in were ABCoast Aviation Services and Liv’EZ Co.

“It is no secret that the event industry has been hard hit by the pandemic and has forced many of us to dig deep to survive,” says Bonner.

For Bright Ideas, innovating in the past 20 months has included forming The Global Events Community, with the missions to offer resources and information for the challenges facing the events industry.

Bonner also authored the book Donuts in the Lunchroom: Bridging the Divide to Make Teams Feel Valued in a Virtual World.

Bright Ideas won a Business Excellence Award, accepted here by Will Zylmans of FortisBC on behalf of CEO and founder Sharon Bonner.

“After 33 years in business, we are so grateful that we have had the resilience and stamina to endure this pandemic by innovating and improving our business.”

FortisBC was on hand to present this award. The other finalists were Broadway Sound and Stage Lighting Inc. and WJ Packaging Solutions.

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South Asian radio station feeds northwest region Sher-E Punjab Radio AM 600 is Small Business of the Year: Gurdial (Dale) Badh accepted the Small Business of the Year Award, which honours a business with 1 to 10 full-time employees.

Sher-E-Punjab launched the inaugural South Asian programming in the early 2000s.

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This brand, broadcast to the South Asian population in Metro Vancouver and Northwest Washington region, is locally owned and operated in Richmond.

On stage, Badh shared that Sher-E Punjab was a dream of his father’s — a legacy he is happy to carry on today.

AM 600 provides on-the-ground news from Punjab and India, acting as a conduit between the community here and families back in India.

Sher-E Punjab’s programming is focused mainly on a news talk format and prides itself on live interactive shows

Dale Badh accepts the award for Sher-E Punjab Radio. where the audience can call in to speak with hosts and guests.

The Small Business of the Year Award was presented by Amazon.

The other two finalists honoured for this award were Chatham Dental Centre and Seafair Gourmet Meats.

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Terra Nova provides Seafood House pivoted to superlative health care pies and takeout Terra Nova Medical Clinic named Business Leadership of the Year:

Steveston Seafood House “catches” Mid-Size Business of the Year:

Terra Nova Medical Centre, led by medical director Dr. Julie Wilson, is a multidisciplinary clinic that focuses on providing management, space and materials to medical practitioners to function and provide comprehensive, excellent care to the Richmond community.

If you live in Richmond, you probably know the Steveston Seafood House, where they’ve been serving up fresh seafood for 43 years.

The services provided need to be high quality, robust, confidential and tightly run in order to comply with the standards of the medical profession.

It was built with a vision to provide superlative health care in a format that allowed inter-professional collegiality and high calibre business and administrative services that would allow our doctors and medical practitioners to focus on what they were good at: medicine.

Health care practitioners train for years in their field but upon graduation are asked to not only do their job, but to run a practice and a business as well — something that they have no training for.

Executive chef Sushila Narain has been serving up tide-to-table menu items such as B.C. spot prawns, sockeye salmon,and Qualicum Bay scallops for over four decades.

Dr. Julie Wilson accepts the award on behalf of the Terra Nova Medical Centre.

By taking over these tasks, Terra Nova was able to recruit 11 primary care practitioners. They also provide space for allied health care practitioners and are involved in the training of medical students.

Herbaland Naturals Inc. and Advantage Speech Language Pathology were also finalists for this award, presented by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

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During the initial pandemic lockdown in 2020, the Steveston Seafood House adapted quickly and efficiently.

In less than three days, they transitioned to a full takeout gourmet home cooking menu with free delivery throughout Richmond. They also launched a homemade meat pie company under the banner “Mr. Cooper’s Pies” — offering gourmet meat pies to the local market.

Shane Dagan, owner of Steveston Seafood, singled out another finalist on stage — Seafair Gourmet Meats — the first retailer to carry their new pies, as

Bill Sherritt (left), of Vancity, presents the award to Shane Dagan (centre) and Brian Cooper, both of Steveston Seafood House. another example of the collaborative success of Richmond businesses.

The Mid-Size Business of the Year Award honours a business with 11 to 50 full-time employees that demonstrates business excellence as a noteworthy employer.

The award was presented by Vancity.

Other finalists were 505-Junk and Promochrom Technologies.

Thank You Richmond Chamber of Commerce Hemlock Harling is honoured to have been selected as the Green Business of theYear at the 2021 Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

We congratulate our fellow nominees and winners across all categories and thank the Chamber for hosting this inspiring event.

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Herbaland named Large Business of the Year:

Last week, the couple was recognized by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, winning the Large Business of the Year Award at the chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards gala.

But despite these milestones, Yang is most proud of the fact her family’s business supports 220 other families, helping them not only put food on the table and pay the bills, but also thrive in this community.

“We are a privately owned business, and a lot of people want to invest in us, but the

Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed accept the award on behalf of Herbaland. money itself doesn’t motivate us. In fact, it’s about supporting each other and building a community together,” said Yang.

She said what gives her the greatest satisfaction is hearing that her employees don’t need to worry about just getting by, but can send money back to their family in their home country or support their loved ones to pursue higher education in Canada.

Yang said this matters to her because her whole nutritional gummy empire was built upon these two values: family and commu-

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dian nutrition industry, said Yang.

“We started from a very humble beginning when we first came to Canada. We jumped between many random jobs to survive,” recalled Yang.

That’s when she and her husband began flying abroad to attend international trade shows.

When their first and second children were born, they could still scrape by. But after the third, they realized the daycare costs would put them at a deficit.

Aisha Yang and her husband Musharaf Syed had only $1,000 to their name when they first made their home in Richmond 20 years ago.

Today, they own one of Canada’s leading producers of nutritional products, exporting more than 40 billion bottles of nutritional gummies a year to 40 countries worldwide.

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Now I am happy, have friends and family, so it’s much easier now.”

“And we have no relatives here to look after our children. So we needed a backup plan.”

That’s when Yang came up with what turned out to be the bright idea of starting their own nutritional supplement company.

Syed had a nutraceutical background and had worked in the industry for years.

In 2009, Herbaland was born, and Yang began working long days, seven days a week, putting labels on products and overseeing production lines — all the while holding her youngest daughter in her arms.

As the company gained traction, Yang saw international potential particularly given the global market’s trust in the Cana-

“I am from Taiwan and my husband is from Pakistan, so I had to ask my relatives from Taiwan to take a flight to Canada to look after our three children,” laughed Yang.

Looking back on her journey of entrepreneurship, Yang said it has been turbulent, with many highs and lows, but has been a voyage well worth taking.

“It has been unbelievable. Sometimes when we walk into the factory, we are like, ‘Wow, is this our factory,’” laughed Yang.

Yang said her vision for Herbaland is to be the number one nutritional gummy producer in the global market and introduce a healthy Canadian lifestyle to the world.

Meanwhile, as a female immigrant, Yang wants to inspire and empower other women of colour to be proud of who they are, not afraid to dream big, and always remember to give back to their local community.

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Terra Nova Medical Clinic is proud to be awarded the Business Leadership Award from the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. We have provided medical care to the North-West corner of Richmond for the past 7 years and are connected to over 35,000 patients. Terra Nova’s medical director, Dr. Julie Wilson, has worked hard to ensure the clinic provides cutting edge medical care since its inception and has shown progressive and innovative leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We would like to thank our amazing and hardworking team, our supportive community and patients and our colleagues at Terra Nova Physiotherapy and Terra Nova Pharmachoice Pharmacy for this award. We would like to give special thanks to our senior staff Hitesh Jain, Mary Ann Balbin, Pauline Lee, Reina Fukui, and Meredith Yu who have been instrumental in providing exceptional patient care and services during the pandemic.

We hope to continue to serve Richmond in the coming decades.

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Santa, car cruise return to Steveston

After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Santa arrival and fundraising Christmas Car Cruise through Steveston are back.

On Sunday, Dec. 5, at around 1 p.m., Santa is expected to sail into Fisherman’s Wharf with the help of the RCMSARS rescue vessel.

Organizers are reminding people that they will not be permitted on Fisherman’s Wharf during Santa’s arrival and can view him hitting land from the boardwalk instead.

Earlier in the day, at around 12:15 p.m., dozens of classic cars are set to cruise the village to collect toys and cash donations for the Richmond

Christmas Fund.

Organizers will have a tent set up in the Steveston Hotel parking lot between 12:15 and 2:30 p.m. for people to drop off an unwrapped toy or cash.

—Alan Campbell Richmond News

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Holiday spirit set to return in-person at the Gateway Theatre

After a 20-month hiatus, Richmond’s Gateway Theatre is welcoming back audiences with a new in-person concert celebrating the festive season and all things Broadway.

A Broadway Holiday will take centre stage in December and feature classic holiday tunes from Broadway shows.

Barbara Tomasic, Gateway Theatre’s di-

rector of artistic programs and co-creator of the concert, told the Richmond News that the show is celebrating everything they love about Broadway, the upcoming holiday season and togetherness.

“When we knew we could be back this year, we started to think about finding that spirit and joy in a fun, playful and safe way,” said Tomasic.

“The concert is like going to a holiday party and there are a bunch of people with their instruments singing, talking and having a great time. It’s going to be fun.”

The show took a year to plan with the help of Christopher King, another creator of the concert, and will feature festive hits from Broadway musicals, such as “Let it Snow,” “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas.”

A digital video-on-demand version will also be available for people at home.

Gateway is also offering patrons an option to pay “whatever they can” for those who cannot afford the full ticket prices.

Proof of vaccination and picture ID is required and masks must be worn indoors.

—Nono Shen/Richmond News

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5 tips for holiday shopping to overcome supply chain holdups

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Your cup of coffee or your child’s favourite toy could end up costing you a pretty penny.

This year, a global shipping container shortage has seen the average cost to move a 40-foot steel container of cargo by sea rise by upwards of 500% above the seasonal average, according to Drewry Shipping.

The long-lasting impact could mean we see price increases in many common household goods, including appliances, furniture, toys and more.

Then came an atmospheric river event in B.C. on Nov. 15 that wiped out large sections of the province’s highway infrastructure, largely cutting off the Interior and the Lower Mainland.

With both those issues in mind, here are five tips on how to shop this holiday season so that your packages don’t get hung up by the supply chain.

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Shopping online and picking up instore or curbside is now commonplace for many businesses, including local independent retailers to big box stores like Best Buy and Canadian Tire.

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Etsy is the go-to online destination for handmade goods, but did you know you can filter your results for local Canadian artisans? Type an item into the search bar (ie: “party decorations”) and from there click “All filters” and set the shop location to Canada. #4: PRIORITIZE YOUR SHOPPING LIST

Start with the most in-demand stuff first: tech and toys always fly off the shelves. Shop early and always triplecheck delivery options and estimated dates for your area. #5: DEDICATED CANADIAN SHIPPING

Current road conditions aside, ordering goods that don’t cross a border is a smoother process than international shopping (no duty and fewer delays). Have your heart sent on a gift that you can’t find in Canada? Before caving into a pricey and lengthy international shipment, check the manufacturer’s site to see if they list stockists and retailers who carry their goods. Whenever possible, choosing a Canadian retailer—whether they be big or small—will mean a smoother shipment. Keep in mind that some U.S. big box retailers, such as Zara and the Gap, also have warehouses within Canada. If you’re purchasing through Amazon, a Prime subscription offsets shipping costs and speeds up the process, too.

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No baking powder, no fried chicken.

That was the case at a Richmond restaurant which was forced to post a notice on its door last week stating it had closed temporarily because some of its raw materials couldn’t be delivered as a result of the floods in the Fraser Valley.

A staff member at Hot Star Large Fried Chicken told the Richmond News they were “forced to” take a break for a full week after the eatery ran out of baking powder, an essential ingredient in making fried chicken.

While the restaurant on McClelland Road reopened Nov. 28, a staff member said the future remained uncertain.

Hot Star is not the only local business grappling with disrupted supply chains thanks to road closures and damaged rail lines.

Jason Yang, a Richmond Asian restaurant owner, said he has not just faced shortages, but dramatic price increases as well.

One container of canola oil, for example, went from around $18 before the pandemic to $33 during the pandemic and is now at $42 thanks to the floods.

Moreover, he can’t get his hands on an adequate supply.

“I have to go to Costco each week to purchase oil, since our whole business heavily relies on it,” said Yang.

However, Costco members are only allowed to buy 10 containers of canola oil per visit, but that amount only sustains his business for a week, said Yang.

A Richmond fried chicken eatery was forced to close.

The frustrating part of all this is the fact his business had been recovering well in recent months, “but our profits have been offset by the rising costs of raw materials and ingredients. So it’s not easy for business owners to thrive,” said Yang.

Along with baking powder and canola oil, Christmas trees are also in short supply in Richmond.

According to an update on IKEA’s website, the store is currently experiencing limited availability and significant delays for certain products due to supply chain issues. Christmas trees are listed among the affected items.

“We know live trees have been a muchloved tradition for IKEA and our customers over many years and we sincerely apologize,” read the release.

Meanwhile, the province has closed some highways to all but transport trucks and essential service vehicles to help restore supply chains while repairing the infrastructure.

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Two female skaters from the Richmondbased Connaught Skating Club are heading to Regina to fight for a spot in the national championships this week.

Connaught’s Leah Lee,16, and Ellie Cheung,15, (pictured right) will both be competing in the Skate Canada Challenge from Dec. 1 to 5 where the top 18 skaters will be able to qualify for the Canadian championships in January.

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It has been almost two years since the Richmond Jets’ 15U C2 “Pengos” tasted tournament hockey due to the pandemic.

Lee, who placed second in the senior ladies category at the national qualifiers, said that she is nervous but excited for the upcoming competition.

the junior ladies category at the national qualifiers, said she’s prepared for the Skate Canada Challenge.

Meanwhile, Cheung, who placed fifth in

—Valerie Leung/Richmond News

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But the wait was worth its weight in gold, quite literally as they grabbed top spot on the podium at the Abbotsford Rec Tournament last weekend, beating the Juan De Fuca C1 Grizzlies in the final.

The Jets (pictured right) came out firing to open with a decisive 9-3 victory over the Vancouver Thunderbirds’ C3 team.

The following game saw a back-and-forth battle with the host Abbotsford Hawks C2 team, which saw the Jets pull their goalie and score a tying fourth goal with 40 seconds remaining.

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The Jets went into their final round robin game against the Cloverdale Colts C1 team knowing they needed a strong defensive win to finish atop their division.

The win set up a final showdown with the JDF Grizzlies, where Richmond left everything on the ice, reportedly “dominating all facets of the game with their team play” en route to a resounding 8-0 rout to claim the gold medal.

Facing a physically imposing Colts team, the Jets defensive work ethic proved overwhelming in a 3-1 win to close out the

In the semifinal, the Jets faced off against the Abbotsford Hawks C1 team, where the Richmond boys dominated possession and skated to a 4-1 victory.

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This gorgeous, completely detached townhouse at Garry Pointe Park in the heart of the Village boasts its own PRIVATE ELEVATOR and is rarely offered for sale. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has a huge wrap around southwest deck and plenty more outside area to enjoy with another balcony off the master bedroom. Amazing water views to enjoy from inside and out! Radiant floor heat, hardwood floors, hot water on demand, stainless steel appliances, gas outlet on the balcony, and low strata fees. Steps to the park, restaurants, trails, marina and all the amenities the Village has to offer.

Priced at $2,100,000 Barb Nimchuk 604.505.9917

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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 $489,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #309 - 12088 3RD AVENUE

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!

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

Priced at $679,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $1,349,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4PM #404-4233 BAYVIEW STREET

Live in the heart of Steveston! This TOP FLOOR 2 bdrm + den faces West and also enjoys a sunny South view of the village boardwalk and the Fraser River from the living room and balcony. Enjoy granite counters, s/s appliances, hrdwd flrs, insuite storage and one parking stall (more available to purchase from developer). Located just a short 60 second stroll from Steveston shops, Fisherman's Wharf, restaurants, pool, seniors centre and no noisy walkers living above!

Priced at $919,000 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

LINDA LAIT 604.351.3658 Realtor since 1981

4 BDRM TOWNHOUSE - 1st Ad! $889,900

Newly listed END UNIT in this family friendly complex! Many nice updates over the years. 1 1/2 baths plus a 2 piece ensuite. Private fenced garden backing onto large green space. Nestled in a quiet area of the complex. Easy access to dyke walking path, Seafair shopping, etc. View by appointment this weekend.

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“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.

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Pointe Claire in desirable Coal Harbour. 1,028SF corner unit w/ 3 bdrm, 2 baths, & in-suite storage/flex room. Covered balcony. Updated white cabinetry and stone countertops in kitchen. 1 secured parking. Extensive amenities incl 24hr concierge, pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym etc. Proactive strata. Best location in DT, walk to Stanley Park, Seawall & Skytrain. OPTION & BONUS FEATURE: Strata & City building permits approval for demolish part of kitchen wall, etc for an open concept living.

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#26-10391 No. 3 Road Don't miss out on this nicely renovated 3 bdrm, 1 and 1/2 bath with potential for a primary bedroom ensuite. Maple cabinets in kitchen with granite counters. Some hardwood flooring, newer carpets and updated bathrooms. Loads of light in this large end unit in popular Maple Village. Convenient Broadmoor location, walk to all amenities. Beautifully landscaped and well maintained complex. Unit has carport plus additional parking. Large storage shed in the backyard.

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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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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.

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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.

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1103 - 1439 George Street, South Surrey Offered at $1,150,000

SEMIAH by MARCON. Absolutely gorgeous and spacious. Nearly 1200sqft 2 bdrm/2 full SPA bath condo in the heart of White Rock. Likely one of the best view properties in the area. Looking toward beautiful ocean vistas and the Cascade mountain range beyond. This large quality built home is finished with all top of the line appliances including a Wolf gas range and fridge and Bosch refrigerator. The cabinetry throughout is second to none with solid wood finishings. Oh and don’t forget about the Air Conditioning for our warm summer days.

Lots of window space. And views from every one of them. All of this is conveniently located to the beach and all the great shops and eateries this seaside city has to offer. Call your agent for a private viewing, and make this wonderful home yours today.

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304-7680 Minoru Blvd Offered at $978,000

Gorgeous fully renovated Rancher in the Sky. Almost 1800 sqft 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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FAHNRICH, Alfred It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Alfred Fahnrich who passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the age of 84.

Alfred had a loving relationship with his common law wife, Dissia and is survived by his children, Jane Stygall and Doris Fahnrich; his grandchildren, Jason Purcell (pre-deceased), Justin Purcell and Sarah Hambleton (nee Allen); his great grandchildren Skyler, Jaden, James Purcell, and also his many relatives in Germany and in the United States.

Our father started his journey in life in Germany. He had a brother Siegfried, and a sister, Karin. As a very young man, Alfred married and then… with the soul of an adventurer he immigrated to Canada, taking a ship across the Atlantic and making his way to Montreal, Quebec. In Montreal, he had two children, Jane and Doris.

Throughout his life, our father had a great love of boating and water. And so, it was no surprise that he would spend his later years in Richmond, B.C., a few streets away from the Pacific Ocean. And he would take long walks along the shores, and spend time on his boat.

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LEGAL I, Priya, Daughter of Ramesh Kumar, Holder of Indian Passport No. R8007221, issued at Delhi, on 09/01/2018, permanent resident of 308, ward-5, Khadi Ashram Wali Gali, Uttam Vihar, Rohtak PIN124001, Haryana, India, and presently residing at 9191 Patterson Road, Richmond, BC V6X1P8 do hereby change my name from Priya to Priya Sangwan, with immediate effect.

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HEALE, Vera May 25, 1924 − November 19, 2021 Vera was born in Leeds, England on May 25, 1924.

She married Arthur James Heale of the RCAF in 1944, moving to Winnipeg, Manitoba the next year.

Art and Vera were married for nearly 60 years until he passed in 2004. Vera worked for many years with her friend Laurie Gilfillian as an RCMP Matron in the Richmond gaol. She is survived by her brothers, Brian and Jack Whitaker in the UK; son, Craig; daughter, Lynn; son−in−law, Rob; grandson, Jesse; and her loyal dog, Sadie. Many thanks to doctors, Tenby, Kallas, Hurwitz, and especially Dr. T. Orenstein who looked after her for many years.

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34. Business organizations 36. Mimic 37. For indicating speed of rotation (abbr.)

38. Feeling 39. Visual way to interact with computers (abbr.)

40. “Let It Snow!” songwriter 41. Essential oil used as perfume 44. Norwegian composer 45. Coast 48. __ lang syne, good old days 49. Gland behind the stomach 50. Tooth caregiver 51. King of Camelot

14. Cut of meat 17. A way to stand 18. “Gunga Din” screenwriter 20. 10th month of the year (abbr.)

23. A way of jumping 24. Utah town 25. Of I 26. Actress de Armas 29. Silver 30. Play a role 31. __ Falls

32. Attaches to 35. Japanese title 36. Expressed pleasure 38. Buckets 40. Dirt 41. Hypnotists’ group (abbr.)

42. Restaurant drive-__ 43. Digs up 44. He voices “Olaf” 45. Relaxing place 46. Body part 47. Pesky house critter

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