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Dear Editor, Re: “Is time obsolete for city crews?”

Letters, Dec. 9.

Dear Editor, Re: “Richmond family stranded after home flooded with feces and sewer water,” Richmond-News.com, Dec. 11.

It is shameful that the couple whose house flooded as a result of a sewer breakdown has been abandoned by the city and their insurance company.

Municipalities have gotten away with so much at the expense of the taxpayers and feel they should not be held accountable when they fail to do their jobs and maintain the equipment needed to keep the tax payers safe and dry.

Can any of you imagine how abandoned those home owners must feel, especially in winter and at Christmas to boot. How do you all sleep at night? Badly, I hope.

T.P. D’Aguiar

RICHMOND

Editor’s note: The sewer pipe in question is the responsibility of Metro Vancouver, not the City of Richmond.

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In response to the person who wrote a piece about city workers using city vehicles to “run errands” or take too long to complete projects.

As a city employee who strives to work hard and comes in to work every day regardless of how miserable the weather is and takes tremendous pride in working in such a beautiful city, I find it a little insulting to be judged for taking a scheduled break.

We need coffee and a lunch just like everybody else who works. Union or not, we work about nine hours a day and we need our breaks.

Dear Editor, Re: “Is time obsolete for city crews?” Letters, Dec. 9.

As an employee of the City of Vancouver for 44 years,

Your idea that using city vehicles for personal errands is actually, 99 per cent of the time, just us taking our normal breaks.

hicles? The reason for this is to follow Covid protocols of two people per vehicle; we don’t want to take separate vehicles just for the heck of it.

It doesn’t make sense to drive all the way back to the works yard to get my personal vehicle to get a coffee, come back and take the work truck back out.

The unfortunate thing about being a city worker is people, like the author of the letter, think just because they pay tax dollars, it’s alright to scrutinize us for things like taking a scheduled coffee break or eating a scheduled lunch in the mall.

Not only is that a bigger waste of tax payer money, but also more fuel being burned.

So, if there is a McDonald’s a couple of blocks away from the work site, isn’t it a lot more efficient to send one person to get coffee for the whole crew even if it is with a city truck?

It’s a fine skill to put yourself into someone else’s shoes... perhaps we can all practice that more before attacking people while they are trying to make a living.

Bob Baccalieri

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You mentioned seeing five crew members show up in three or four ve-

it was a city practice in the ‘70s and ‘80s to hire private contractors for various construction projects, such as curbing, sidewalks and some road improvements.

After these projects were completed and the inspectors came out, often times, the work was condemned and city crews were called in to fix it.

The cost for these projects was now twice as expensive.

Raymond Alyea

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Don’t let the city deflect on housing Dear Editor, Re: “Housing report highlights dire needs in Richmond,” Online, Dec. 10 The debate surrounding the issue of housing in Richmond is first and foremost defined by a distinct absence of consensus.

Richmond city staff appear to admit to the prominent gap in how the average Richmond resident can access affordable housing.

This gap is accurately captured by referencing over 95 per cent of city residents who currently cannot afford present-day house prices.

However, others such as Coun.

Bill McNulty feel the city deserves greater credit for what they consider positive changes to the housing situation in Richmond.

The diverse opinions on the housing issue in Richmond only serve to conceal the real problem, which is the deliberate construction of hous-

ing units that the average Richmond resident cannot afford.

An especially troubling trend is the approval of apartments and luxury townhouses which locals can hardly afford to purchase.

Another critical problem main stakeholders have chosen to ignore is current efforts to increase affordable housing have a minuscule impact.

For instance, Richmond’s population is more than 200,000, whereby an estimated 26 per cent of these are renters, making it impossible for the available housing to meet their needs.

Moreover, the underlying debate on Richmond’s housing crisis is that the persistent finger-pointing appears to be a deliberate attempt to create a state of helplessness that sustains the status quo.

It’s often stated Richmond’s housing crisis is due to the federal government’s failure to develop poli-

cies for affordable housing.

However, this ignores the fact some housing policy decisions occur locally. Therefore, it is apparent that the city staff’s sentiments are a deliberate attempt at hoodwinking the public over the issues in play.

Overall, Richmond city staff’s suggestion that the city’s housing problem is strictly an external one is misleading. A municipal-level solution stands out as the first solution to the worsening housing problem.

Notably, Richmond residents must voice their displeasure with the city’s attempts to deflect.

Moreover, the city must embrace the duty to secure affordable housing for its residents, including the willingness to look past profits and implement projects that benefit the average-income Richmond resident and not just high earners or foreign investors.

Jack Trovato RICHMOND

Coun. Loo is out of touch with reality in Richmond Dear Editor,

Re: “1,300 units in Capstan supported by majority of Richmond council,” Online, Dec. Coun. Alexa Loo represents all that is wrong with the City of Richmond.

Her attitude to the need for rentals for Richmond citizens — for the average-income and low-income earner — is

so patronising, saying one week it’s rentals and the next week community centres.

How dare citizens demand places to live or amenities?

They should just be grateful for the beautiful high-rises the wonderful developers build, even if they’re half empty!

Mary Phillips RICHMOND

We’re getting too high Dear Editor, I have been a resident in this beautiful city for 25 years.

I believe it’s slowly losing its charm due to what appears to be the unrestricted development of high-rise buildings, among other issues as well.

Part of this problem stems from the fact that Richmond residents do not participate in

the process.

The city then just makes decisions on the zoning development without the active participation of its constituents.

There should be more encouragement for residents to participate in the decision making process.

Guillermo R. Suarez RICHMOND

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Mayor ‘open’ to idea of 2030 Olympics bid talks were well along; in fact, they’re not.

They’ve only...just begun,” said Brodie.

Alan Campbell

“(There has been) a minimal amount of discussion...We knew nothing about the press conference until Friday. We were not included. We would be open to discussion.

Whether it comes to anything or not is impossible to say at this moment.”

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Richmond could very well play a part in any potential bid to host the 2030 Olympics, but discussions are at a very premature stage.

That’s the assertion of Mayor Malcolm Brodie, when asked Tuesday by the Richmond News about the possibility of the Olympic Oval being repurposed to again host the Games’ long track speed skating.

On Friday, four B.C. First Nations — Lil’wat, Squamish, Musqueam and TsleilWaututh – announced they had invited the municipalities of Whistler and Vancouver to join them to explore “the feasibility of an Indigenous-led Olympic Games.”

Despite hosting the long track at the $178 million, purpose-built Oval back in 2010, and being one of three “venue” cities along with Whistler and Vancouver, Richmond was conspicuous by its absence at last week’s press conference.

However, Brodie told the News there

The City of Richmond has had some communication with the parties involved in putting together a bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. has been “communication” between the city and the parties involved in making the 2030 bid, including the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC).

But he cautioned that any talks taking place – either between the aforementioned parties or with the City of Richmond – are at a “very formative and…very early stage.”

“It sounded over the weekend that the

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What Richmond has to consider, said Brodie, “is the feasibility of it all. If we were to move forward, we would have to have a notion of what the applicants have in mind.

“To measure the feasibility, we’d need to have it defined what they’re looking for?”

Brodie said Richmond could be asked, if at all, to be anything from a full venue city, as it was in 2010, down to the COC “simply occupying the Oval as a facility, just for the skating and nothing else.”

“Once we know what they have in mind, then we can do an analysis and a business case,” added the mayor.

Another “important aspect,” he pointed out, would be “public consultation.”

Being a venue city in 2010 “gave us the whole cultural experience of the Olympics,

from the O-Zone to the celebrations at the Oval and city hall,” said Brodie, comparing being a “venue” as opposed to just hosting the skating at the Oval.

“But it’s a long process and we’re only at the very beginning right now.”

As for the re-purposing of the Oval – now a community facility and a hub for various high performance sports — back to an Olympic long track speed skating venue, the mayor said the building was designed to consider that very possibility.

“As we were building it, our long term plan was what you see today,” he explained.

“But we (left) the mechanics underground so that, theoretically, if the opportunity arose for some very large event, we could re-purpose the facility somewhat efficiently to have the long track back in there.”

Brodie did caution that it did take “another number of million dollars more to return the Oval to community use” after the 2010 Games – something that would likely need to be factored in, if the venue was to be used for the 2030 Olympics.

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RCMP asks for help after alleged assault on Mountie Alan Campbell

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Richmond RCMP is asking the public for help after a Mountie was allegedly assaulted while trying to arrest a man.

According to police, the of-

ficer was attempting to arrest a man for an alleged theft at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 on No. 3 Road, close to Real Canadian Superstore.

During the attempted arrest, a struggle on the ground ensued and, prior to additional officers arriving at the scene, the sus-

pect broke free and ran from the area on foot.

“This is a busy area of the city at that time of day and we know there were people as well as vehicle traffic in the area,” said Richmond RCMP’s media relations officer, Cpl. Adriana O’Malley.

“We are asking anyone who was in the area to review their dash cam footage and reach out to us if you locate footage of the arrest.”

Fortunately, the officer only sustained minor injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has

dash cam footage, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604278-1212 and quote file number 2021-32962.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.

Public warned after attempted bag-snatch near mall Alan Campbell

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Richmond RCMP is asking the public to report robberies as soon as possible, after an attempted bag-snatch near a busy strip mall.

According to a relative of the female victim, the thief rode past her on a bike on Monday at around 4 p.m. near the Garden City Shopping Centre on Blundell and Garden City roads.

Apparently, she resisted when the suspect tried to grab her bag, resulting in him speeding off on the bike.

pect was not successful in this instance, that person is still in the community and may attempt another purse snatching.”

Fortunately, the victim was not physically injured.

According to police, ways to help protect yourself include:

“A robbery, whether successful or not, should be reported immediately to police,” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Adriana O’Malley.

Keeping items, such as a purse, tucked securely under your arm to make it a less tempting target.

“Conducting a thorough investigation so police can work to identify the suspect is important because while the sus-

Being aware of your surroundings;

If you are a target of a robbery, police advise letting it go and, where possible, running to a safe place such as a

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If this is not possible, make noise and attempt to draw attention to yourself.

The RCMP adds that, whether the suspect is successful or not, you must call police as soon as it is safe to do so.

Any details you can provide, such as what the suspect looks like and their direction of travel or physical descriptors such as height or weight, clothing and visible markings like scars or tattoos, can help police identify the suspect.

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A MESSAGE from your MLA

The holiday season is often a time of reflection for many of us. As MLAs wrap up the fall legislative session in Victoria and return to their respective ridings to continue their work, I am reflecting on the year we had with a mix of sadness and hope.

I am honoured to continue to serve as the Official Opposition Critic for Tourism, Arts, and Culture as well as the Opposition Critic for Multiculturalism, helping to hold government to account on its commitment to make progress on reconciliation, address the horrific rise in anti-Asian racism and hate crimes, and build a more inclusive British Columbia for all regardless of culture, ethnicity, or personal identity.

I am incredibly proud of the work that my colleagues and I have done and continue to do. We are inspired daily by British Columbians who truly help drive positive change in our province. On Wednesday, November 24, I had the honour of joining my colleagues in the Official Opposition and hundreds of parents, families, and autism advocates to call on the B.C. government to reverse its planned changes to its funding and service delivery model. The move to a ‘hub’ model would strip away individual funding from neurodiverse children and families, and we are asking for a reversal of this decision.

TERESA WAT

MLA | RICHMOND NORTH CENTRE 604-775-0754 Teresa.Wat.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Bringing greetings to the 20th Annual Winter Wonderland, hosted

by Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset.

Visiting the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet near YVR for their holiday celebrations.

2021 hasn’t been the year of recovery many of us were hoping for. Between COVID, the summer heat dome and wildfires, and now the devastating floods brought on by atmospheric rivers, thousands of British Columbians across the province have seen their entire lives uprooted.

As many of our communities begin the long and arduous recovery process, my thanks go out to the thousands of British Columbians who have gone above and beyond to support those in need. They include our gurdwaras and cultural centres cooking thousands of meals for families; the many organizations who offered helicopters, boats, trucks, and anything they had to help get goods into our communities and get people to safety; and our many community leaders, emergency responders, and local heroes who have worked tirelessly to save and support our fellow British Columbians.

Participating in the 2021 Richmond RCMP Toy Drive, in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund.

This holiday season, I will keep these local heroes in mind and do my part to carry forward the spirit of community, selflessness, and kindness that so many have shown.

So from my family to yours, I wish you all a very happy holiday season, Teresa Wat

Joining cleanup efforts with the Canadian Ismaili Muslim community at Minoru Park.

Meeting with Autism BC on funding cuts and disruption.

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COVID cases rise 6/49 nets $200K Short odds

The number of weekly COVID-19 cases in Richmond are on an upward trend, even while all neighbourhoods have high vaccination rates.

Neighbourhood-level data from the BCCDC shows 71 cases in Richmond from Dec. 7 to 13, with 15 cases in City Centre, 14 in Broadmoor, 13 in Steveston and 12 in the Gilmore/Shellmont/ East/Hamilton area.

This is up slightly from the week of Nov. 28 to Dec. 4 when there were 65 new cases, and up significantly from the 35 reported the previous week.

Health authorities recently started vaccinating children aged five to 11 and it seems like Steveston residents have jumped the fastest onto this bandwagon.

As of Monday, 39 per cent of Steveston children in this age category had received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

In other Richmond neighbourhoods this ranges from 19 per cent in Blundell to 23 per cent in Thompson/Seafair.

As for those aged 12 and older who have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Richmond rates range from 94 per cent in City Centre to 87 per cent in Broadmoor and Blundell.

Richmond’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic has been moved to the Pacific Autism Family Network at 3688 Cessna Dr. The River Rock Casino vaccination clinic closed on Dec. 9.

To find out how to register for a vaccination, go to VCH.ca and search for vaccines.

The COVID-19 testing site at the entrance to YVR — at the JetSet parking lot — remains open for drive-through from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

— Maria Rantanen Richmond News

for white Christmas

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A Richmond resident was so emotional about sharing the news of his Lotto win that his daughter thought someone had passed away.

“I was crying and laughing all at once.

She thought someone passed away — it was a crazy conversation,” said James GordonCarmichael, who won $202,038.20 thanks to an impulsive purchase of a Lotto 6/49 ticket last month.

Gordon-Car michael was driving down Vancouver’s Thurlow Street when he spotted a Martway corner store to his left and decided to stop and buy a ticket.

It has been more than 10 years since Metro Vancouver has had a white Christmas and PlayNow.com is now taking bets.

James GordonCarmichael It ended up matching five of the six numbers, plus the bonus number, in the Nov. 10, 2021 draw.

“I was at my house and I scanned it with my phone,” said GordonCarmichael, who immediately called one of his daughters after realizing his big win.

But the odds of snow falling at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are now listed at 1.44 (-255), which means a $10 wager will result in a total of $14.40 (including your stake).

A white Christmas is defined as a recorded snowfall on Dec. 25.

Surprisingly, there are slightly longer odds of a white Christmas in other Canadian cities, such as in Montreal and Winnipeg, both at 1.50 (-200).

According to BCLC, Metro Vancouver has only experienced a white Christmas three times in the last 25 years.

The region last experienced a white Christmas back in 2008 when a “Snowmageddon” resulted in 109cm of snowfall in December.

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Recovery grants benefit 13 local events Thirteen Richmond-based events have received almost $600,000 in B.C. government grants, thanks to the Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund.

which was scheduled for the Olympic Oval, ($250,000) and the Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, also at the Oval, ($128,914).

According to the government, recipients had “demonstrated the economic and social benefits to the community and strong local or regional support.

The government is providing nearly $30 million through one-time grants to more than 680 eligible event organizers to support their efforts to resume safely next year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The big winners in Richmond were the Steveston Salmon Festival ($107,780), the CARHA Hockey World Cup,

Grant amounts for each event are as much as 20 per cent

of the total event budget, for a maximum of $250,000.

“Eligible expenses include operational costs, health and safety measures, venue rental, marketing, wages, and promotion.”

The full list of Richmond events that will benefit are: 2022 BC Hockey Female U18 Championship: $4,010; 24th Annual Richmond Ice Classic Female Hockey Tournament: $8,897; Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament: $128,914; Canada Open Karate Championships: $12,880; CARHA Hockey World Cup: $250,000; Kajaks Track and Field Festival of Events 2022: $6,872; Pacific Coast Female Rep Hockey Classic Tournament: $7,874; Richmond Garlic Fest: $10,520; Steveston Icebreaker 8km & New Balance 1km Kidsrun: $4,495; Steveston Salmon Festival: $107,780; Thanksgiving Tournament: $10,000; Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament: $15,500; PorscheRally (Richmond, Whistler and Pemberton): $20,570.

— Alan Campbell/Richmond News

Stalled project is fenced off

The west sidewalk on No. 3 Road near Alderbridge Way will be closed until Dec. 31 as a developer puts up a large fence around a stalled development project.

The site is one city block in size and has been excavated, leaving a large hole where six residential towers as well as commercial and office space were supposed to be built.

Atmosphere, an 800-unit project, ground to a halt earlier this year after which its building permits expired.

The city demanded the developer put an eight-foothigh “engineered” fence that is anchored to the sidewalk to prevent people from climbing over it.

Up to this point, it has been surrounded by a temporary fence.

The southbound-side sidewalk will be closed 24 hours a day until the end of the year between Alderbridge Way and the entrance to Lansdowne Shopping Centre.

The development plans included 112 market rental units and 38 affordable rental units.

The developer — Alderbridge Way Limited Partnership — will have to reapply for building permits, but the city has said there has been no movement on the project.

— Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

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A disagreement between Santa and Rudolph led to his sleigh landing in a different part of Richmond this Christmas holiday season.

Richmond’s own Christmas couple — Santa Chris and Mrs. Claus — apparently found themselves in Aberdeen Centre, after Rudolph decided the mall was “too attractive to resist.

“My reindeer and I were flying around Richmond looking for a landing spot and Rudolph saw the musical fountain at Aberdeen Centre,” said Santa Chris.

“So we dropped in there and it’s been the perfect place to get back and see all the families and children in Richmond.

“Rudolph insisted and he won.”

For 10 years Santa Chris was at Richmond Centre. However, in 2018 he was at a mall in Coquitlam, and in 2019 he was at Lansdowne Centre.

Last year, Santa Chris underwent surgery and received a new heart at St. Paul’s Hospital.

He told the Richmond News that his health has been pretty good since then and that he is “probably the healthiest” he has been in centuries.

With health and safety in mind, both Santa Chris and Mrs. Claus agreed that Aberdeen Centre would be the best place to see familiar faces this year.

“Christmas levels were quite low last year, everybody was in a desperate situation to make any kind of contact, but we are delighted to see everyone again,” said

Santa Chris and Mrs. Claus will be at Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre until Dec. 24.

Photo submitted the jolly old elf.

“Myself and Mrs. Claus hope that the family and children keep the spirit of Christmas alive, and spread the joy of the holidays to the world because it’s such a magical time.”

Mrs. Claus added that seeing how fast all the girls and boys grow up within two years is amazing.

“We’ve seen so many of these families since the kids were babies, and seeing them after two years, all grown up, with their families and their 12 years of pictures of their kids is like a stop motion film for us,” she said.

“I just love seeing the magic light up in the kids’ eyes when they talk to Santa and when they talk about their wish lists.”

Santa Chris and Mrs. Claus will be at Aberdeen Centre for photos until Dec. 24.

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Community gardens nixed by neighbours Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A proposed community garden in Steveston is no longer on the table after an uproar from neighbours who said it would have eroded a public greenspace.

The city is proposing three community gardens north of Steveston Highway along the Railway Corridor, but a garden on the greenway just south of Branscombe House, opposed by many residents living at the adjacent Birchwood Estates, seems to be, at least for now, off the table.

City staff are now recommending three other sites for community gardens: 10-15 plots at Geal and Williams roads, 45-60 plots next to Hollymount Gate and 30-40 plots on Railway Avenue just north of Steveston Highway.

There will be public consultation on these proposed garden sites, if approved by city council.

Nine years ago, three sites were recommended on the Railway Greenway — one on Colbeck Road, one next to Hollymount Gate and one on the McMath Greenway — after the city solicited public feedback on garden sites.

In 2012, the Railway Greenway plan was approved by city council to move forward with construction.

While none of the proposed community gardens were built at that time, some improvements were made to the areas.

This initial consultation from nine years ago was integrated into the current one, and the city then came up with the three sites to move forward with.

Currently, the waitlist, as managed by the group Urban Bounty, has more than 680 residents waiting for a community garden plot in Richmond.

A recent survey on LetsTalkRichmond showed 87 per cent support for community gardens.

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Glass bottle and jar recycling resumed in Richmond on Monday.

also halted a few weeks ago, is still on hold.

Glass items are being picked up again through the city’s recycling program, but they can’t be dropped off at the Recycling Depot on Lynas Lane.

Glass bottles and jars must have their lids removed, emptied and rinsed, and then placed in grey glass recycling bins/carts.

And the foam recycling program,

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managed by Recycle BC, when the facility that processes them in Abbotsford was flooded due to the extreme weather conditions in midNovember.

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Give to the Richmond Christmas Fund at rcrg.org/donate

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Richmond Realtors Now in its second decade, the annual Realtor Challenge, led by Patti Martin, is one of the Richmond Christmas Fund’s most successful fundraising campaigns.

To date, it’s generated nearly $125,000, including a donation this year of $16,150!

In 2021, more than 40 Realtors took part, with 22 of them contributing $500 or more. While a core group of Realtors have been donating from the very beginning, new participants join every year, adding to the sense of camaraderie and community the campaign has created.

What started as a friendly competition among Patti and her colleagues has grown into a holiday tradition - one that has brought hope, joy, and festive cheer to thousands of our neighbours in need.

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Steveston senior, 86, reunited with forgotten savings They were asking if she might have donated something by mistake.

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It was only then that she remembered the secret savings and, within a few hours, she was reunited with her cards and $1,200 of hidden, “just-in-case” money.

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Most of us have heard the phrase “pay it forward.”

Well there can be few incidents more appropriate for its use than the one that played out between the SOS Children’s Village thrift store in Steveston and 86-year-old Fern Finn.

“They do such wonderful work helping children,” said Finn, adding that SOS has been her favourite charity for a long time.

But the paying it forward chain doesn’t end there.

As the story goes, Finn and her late husband, Ron, supported the charity for many years, helping to fundraise for all kinds of events.

Finn, being very thrifty herself, apparently started squirreling away cash for a rainy day some 25 years ago, placing it in several old greeting cards for safe keeping.

“Whenever I came home from the bank, I would always just put a little away in the drawer, for you know, just-in-case,” said Finn.

This fall, however, Finn’s family packed up her belongings, donated many items to charity and helped her move to her new home at Wisteria Place, an independent living community in Steveston.

And with all that entails moving out of a family home and starting a new life, she completely forgot about

Finn came up with the idea to wrap up nearly 30 small gifts to put under the tree at Wisteria Place.

Fern Finn had forgotten about $1,200 of “rainy day” savings when she moved out of the family home recently. The charity she donated items to found the money and tracked her down. Photo submitted

And anyone can purchase one of her “treasures” by making a small donation to the SOS Children’s Village.

When asked, what kind of things were in the parcels, she said, with a smile, “just some of my favourites.”

the secretly-stored “rainy day” savings.

“Fern’s Favourites” will now be a special part of the spirit of giving at Wisteria Place as they look forward to partnering with SOS Children’s Village Thrift Store in Steveston.

But a couple of weeks ago, she received a call from the staff at the SOS Children’s Village Thrift Store, who had tracked Finn down thanks to documents in one of the boxes donated.

SOS Children’s Village BC, based in Surrey, provides support and family stability in a community-integrated village of 10 foster homes and five suites for youth aging out of care.

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Brothers team up for concert

I think it is the same case for me and Alan,” said Brayden.

Valerie Leung

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“In our lives, music is what makes us happy and it is something we are constantly working to improve on. It’s our craft and our job.”

When it comes to siblings, you either share the same interests or you don’t.

Two award-winning Richmond brothers and musicians are showcasing their same passion for music by performing in a public concert together for the first time.

The Liu brothers — Alan, 20, and Brayden, 17 — will be playing a variety of classical pieces on guitar and piano, respectively, at the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society concert on Dec. 18.

“We’ve always had this goal of playing together at least once,” said Alan, adding that they hope they have more chances to do so in the future.

“As brothers and classical musicians, it just makes sense to. Right now, it’s different in the sense that it’s not a pure classical guitar or a pure piano type of concert. It’s

Alan added that music also became a meditative outlet during COVID-19.

Richmond musicians Brayden Liu (left) and Alan Liu will be performing together for the first time on Dec. 18.

Photos submitted a little bit of both, and I think that’s what makes it special.”

Both Alan and Brayden have received multiple accolades in the music industry including competition awards at the local, national and international level.

When asked how the brothers were introduced to music, they said it was due to their parents’ encouragement.

Alan chose the classical guitar as his parents want-

ed him to pick a “more outgoing instrument,” and Brayden, following in his older brother’s footsteps, did not want to play the same instrument so veered towards the piano.

Alan made his classical guitar debut at the Vancouver Orpheum at the age of 13, while Brayden made his piano debut at Carnegie Hall in New York at 11.

“Music is a type of art and of course art is a passion for many people and

Both Alan and Brayden told the Richmond News that holding a concert is also a way to bring the community together for the Christmas holidays since the pandemic all but cancelled Christmas last year.

“We’re just excited to have this concert together…It’ll be a nice opportunity because as musicians, we need in-person performances to help us get better.”

The concert will be held in-person at Pyatt Hall, in downtown Vancouver, and will also be live streamed on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

For more information and tickets, visit www.vancouverguitar.org.

Richmond nets Superman dollars Valerie Leung

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The first season of a DC drama series, Superman & Lois, was filmed in Richmond, Surrey and Delta and has poured more than $95 million into B.C.

The TV show — some of which was filmed at Mylora Golf Course on Sidaway Road — ultimately supported local production crew wages and businesses, according to a report released

by Oxford Economics.

Data from the report showed 58 per cent of the

show’s spending supported the wages and salaries for local production crew and other labour, while 42 per cent was on local goods and services at 1,280 B.C.based businesses.

The production of the CW drama created 1,220 jobs in the province, including 630 direct jobs from the show’s first season alone.

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The second season of the series is underway and is

being filmed in Richmond with Manly Shore Production Services. The show is expected to wrap up filming in April 2022.

“The (B.C.) film commission at Creative BC is proud to have collaborated with Warner Bros. and the Superman & Lois crews on this high-profile TV series,” said Prem Gill, CEO of Creative BC. “The economic impacts are quite phenomenal, and for B.C. craftspeople, technicians and artists working on a big budget show like this, the jobs truly build individual careers while they deepen our provincial expertise in leading edge production,” added Gill.

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A rather unusual display of art is going on show at a Richmond gallery.

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The collection focuses on snacks and treats, with components of it being interactive.

Jeff Wilson’s “Super Filler” series features a variety of snack-themed paintings at Richmond’s Lipont Gallery on No. 3 Road, near Aberdeen station.

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Jeff Wilson’s art exhibit at Lipont Gallery focuses on junk food. Photo submitted tional nodes.”

even a shopping cart.

Among the paintings at the gallery is an interactive portion featuring snack props such as White Rabbit candy, bags of Doritos, shelves full of chips and

While the art exhibit is free, visitors are encouraged to register at eventbrite.ca (search “Jeff Wilson Richmond). The exhibit runs until Jan. 5.

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Icebreaker Run returns for 2022 veston’s famous waterfront boardwalk and is one of the major fundraisers for its organizers, the Kajaks Track and Field Club.

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After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the ever popular Steveston Icebreaker 8K run is back.

Richmond’s only road race — accompanied by the New Balance 1K Kidsrun — is one of the premier events in the field in the province.

It’s set to take place Jan. 16 along Ste-

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Missing for the 2022 race, however, will be the run expo inside the community centre post-race, but there will still be some fun, safe activities at the start/ finish line, say organizers.

So, if you are looking to start your running season off with a good time, some beautiful views and have some family fun, you don’t want to miss this one.

Entries are already going through the roof, added the organizers, and the kids run is sold out.

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“The Richmond New Balance Store has been a huge part of the success of the event and there will be giveaways and discounts for all the participants that take part in the Icebreaker and kids run. Follow @icebreaker8k to stay up to date.”

Hulme added that the event will be compliant with all Provincial Health Orders at the time of the race.

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William Chan, 12, of Richmond’s Connaught Skating Club, captured second place out of 40 skaters in the Pre-Novice Mens category during the 2022 Skate Canada Challenge.

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“I realized from this competition that program components are crucial for points. A lot of people in the Pre-Novice event (could) execute double axels immaculately,” said Chan.

“The difference in reaching a podium position came from my presentation and skating skills.”

Winning second place is an amazing experience, however, Chan said he is even more pleased with his growth these past months.

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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.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

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$799,800

#152-7471 Minoru Boulevard

Terrific 2 bedroom, 1 full bath unit at popular WOODRIDGE ESTATES. One of the largest floorplans in the complex, boasting over 960 sft feet. Located in the “Core” of Richmond, walk to the library, Canada Line, Minoru seniors Centre, shopping and more! Updated kitchen with white appliances and lots of counter space. Laminate flooring throughout main living areas.

Big living/dining room with wood burning f/p easily accommodates house sized furniture.

Carpet in bedrooms.Huge in-suite laundry room with storage area. Investors take note, RENTALS ALLOWED. Currently tenanted for $1650/month with lovely tenants. Sorry no dogs but 2 cats allowed! Incredible amenities including outdoor pool, exercise room, sauna, hot tub and bbq/picnic area. They donʼt make them like this anymore!

Jennifer Adams 604-868-4895

#26-10391 No. 3 Road

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$798,000

CENTRAL RICHMOND 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

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$888,000

RIVER DISTRICT with ROOF TOP DECK! 2 BDRM, 2 BATH, 2 PKG CONDO

Rarely available Waterfront unit at prestigious Seafair West! This one owner detached unit is in excellent condition and has spectacular water and sunset views. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with a double garage (room for 2 more cars on long driveway) & 2366 sq ft of spacious living area. Features include large covered deck, radiant floor heat, Wolf 48” gas range, granite countertops, gas fireplace, newly re-finished hardwood floors, separate bedroom with full bathroom & family room on lower floor. Enjoy endless sunsets.

Super quiet and private townhome with 3 bedrooms and a den in prime central Richmond! This freshly painted home offers 1339 SF of spacious living on 3 levels and features laminate flooring, stainless steel appliances, large master bedroom, insuite laundry, wood burning fireplace and a living / dining room that opens onto a private yard and patio area. Main bathroom is super spacious and there is even an additional exterior storage room by the unit’s entrance. All this is a well-run strata with low monthly fees that’s just a short walk to Richmond Centre, Minoru Centre for Active Living, buses, skytrain, restaurants, banks, Minoru Park and more. Located in the Ferris Elementary and Richmond Secondary school catchments. Ready to move in!

AVALON 1 in the vibrant River District community! Enjoy PENTHOUSE contemporary living in this spacious 896 SF 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo that comes complete with 2 parking spots, balcony off the living room and a huge roof top deck that’s over 800+ SF. This bright, southwest facing home offers upgraded laminate floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, quartz counters, under-cabinet lighting, 2 luxurious bathrooms, radiant in-floor heating, 9’ ceilings and insuite washer/dryer.

Amenities include fitness ctr, garden courtyard, SkyLounge, SkyBar, guest suites, multipurpose room & bike storage. All this that’s just steps to Save-on-Foods, Shoppers, TD & Scotiabank, Starbucks, Sushi Mura & direct bus to Metrotown 1 blk away.

#7-3088 Francis Road

#8-7400 Minoru Boulevard

#609-3588 Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver

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$14.5/SF

SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL

SHELL & BRIDGEPORT ROAD OFFICE SPACE WITH 1557 SF

$30/SF

FOR LEASE 816-11,000+ SF EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Super bright & air-conditioned office space with 1557 SF near the busy intersection of Shell & Bridgeport Road. Great layout with 5 offices, reception area, 2pc bathroom and fire sprinklers for added protection. Located on the second level of a corporate complex with super easy access to highways, central Richmond, Vancouver & the YVR Airport. All this in a well-maintained complex with concrete construction, double-glazed tinted windows and great curb appeal. Includes 2 parking spots. Net Rent $1,881.38+GST ($14.50/ sf) plus Additional Rent $648.75 +GST ($5.00/sf)

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 $30/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

#223-2688 Shell Road

4360 Agar Drive $868,000

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#414-5933 Cooney Road

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 $13,800 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

$399,000

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Eagle Crest Place complex in West Central. 1,925sf original showhome. 3-bdrms, den on main, 4-bath w/finished toilet & sink in bonus 815sf unfinished basement. 9' Ceilings on main w/ open plan kitchen/ living areas.

Huge master bedroom w/sitting area, walk-in closet, & en-suite with soaker tub & separate rainhead shower. Spacious back- & side-yards. W-facing deck has gas hook-up. Extra deep garage has loft space. Walk to shopping, MR Leisure Ctr, & West Coast Express.

Basement suite if finished has separate entrance (home will then be 2,740sf). Strata bylaws allows tenanted suites.

“Polaris” Metrotown! Live/work +/1,250 SF (650 SF up + 600 SF on main) unit facing Imperial. Up is a 2-bdrm 2-bath full kitchen residential selfcontained unit. Main is commercial/ office unit CD zoned (some usage restrictions may apply). 12ʼ to 14ʼ high ceilings & full 4-piece handicapped washroom. Upper unit rented out for $3,000 M-T-M & main level is available.

Easy to show. Complex has 10,000 SF courtyard, equipped gym, guest suite, games & meeting rooms, golf simulator, party lounge, outdoor BBQ, dining terrace & 24-hr concierge. 1-parking space. Potential net ROI is 3.63%. (Rented upstairs $3,000 + main floor $3,100 - estimated 2022 property tax $4,000 & strata fee $7,850 = $61,350). $649,900

#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND

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4431 Dallyn Road

8580 No. 4 Road

6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4750 sqft.

This family home offers 4 bedrooms with ensuites, a den, a flex room, and a 2 bedroom legal suite. Enjoy the undisturbed views of Mount Baker and Blueberry fields.

7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5150 sqft.

Family home with an open entryway, sunken living room with high ceilings, family room with a gas fireplace, fenced back yard, and 1 bedroom in-law suite on the main floor.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2257 sqft.

Rarely available 4.88 acres Blueberry Farm in the heart of Richmond. Build your dream family home and enjoy the country lifestyle with city conveniences.

#202-14955 Victoria Avenue

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 793 sqft.

Excellent location with sights that never get old. Opportunity to live in the heart of White Rock and enjoy the iconic pier, restaurants with ocean views, and hot Summer days at the beach.

9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 11,712 sqft.

Luxury living on 1.28 acres of tranquility and serenity in Elgin Chantrell. This never fully lived-in mansion features an open entry, vaulted ceilings, double spiral staircase, 6 spa-like ensuites, gourmet and spice kitchen, a large covered deck, and an oversized entertainment with bar/wine cellar in the basement.

8 acres with river view Asking $3,650,000 13251 No. 4 Road

10133 Francis Road 9.08 acres Blueberry Farm with 1180' frontage and 335' depth.

#1-5 9371 No. 5 Rd

6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 7,500 sqft., 27 acres.

Luxury estate! Entertain guests in your gourmet kitchen, living/dining room, media room, outdoor pool, and private backyard. Additional luxuries include the games room, 4 car garage, and a caretaker suite.

19740 River Road

1626 W.10th Avenue

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,500 sqft, and 124 acres 124 acres of a unique and rarely available Cranberry/Blueberry farm. Possibility of converting the residence into a winery!

Investment Opportunity: 15 suite, 3 story apartment building located in South Granville.

The licensed 15 studio suites are all spacious and bright with hardwood floors, balconies, or patios.

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#4-4711 Blair Dr

9.8 acres

2.5 acres

4400 Danforth Dr

Holding lots!

4.5 acre farm with blueberries Asking $825,000

6331 Chatsworth Rd

7251 No. 5 Rd

7311 No. 6 Rd

12.95 acres

10231 Aintree Cres 10571 Athabasca Dr 11420 Granville Ave

11740 Seaton Rd

8720 No. 5 Rd

7939 Mclennan Ave 8591 Garden City Rd

12564-12580 Westminster Hwy

0.778 acres

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14540 Burrows Rd

9791 Seacote Rd W&A Farms 19.54 acres

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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.

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!

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!

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 $2,100,000 Barb Nimchuk 604.505.9917

Priced at $679,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $489,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

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Merry Christmas ** Popular Stornaway **

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 $788,800

** New Listing **

Spacious 1,407 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 level townhouse in popular Kingswood Downes This end unit offers a quiet location, private West backyard and has been completely renovated in 2015 from the foundation up and has had everything replaced including wiring, plumbing, drywall, kitchen, baths, flooring, and windows.

21 9111 No 5 Rd, Richmond

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VAUGHAN, Lillian Ellen August 1928 - November 2021 PANAIOTI, Vera December 14, 1930 - November 27, 2021 Vibrant and healthy all her life, Vera hiked the North Shore Mountains, travelled the world in the pursuit of her passion for art and music, and lived with joy and conviction right into her nineties. She died from the consequences of a fall, surrounded by close friends, her brother Dima, and the attentive staff at Richmond Hospital. Vera is predeceased by her sister Helene and brother Constantin.

The third of four children born to Greek emigrant Athanassios Panaioti and his Latvian wife Lina (née Bauman), Vera was born and raised in Shanghai’s French Concession. Her upbringing was steeped in a cosmopolitan environment where she was exposed to people from the world around. She loved to engage in every opportunity to use one of the languages learned in her youth, including Russian, French, English, some Greek and German, and a bit of Chinese.

Vera came to Canada in 1956 with her parents and settled in Vancouver. She earned her accreditation as a Certified General Accountant at UBC and spent her career with Revenue Canada. An avid hiker, it was on one of her first excursions that she met her best friend Madeleine Therrien, with whom she shared a love of opera and travel. Vera was a Board member of Alliance française Vancouver for several years. She also belonged to the Vancouver Opera Guild, saw musical productions across North America and Europe, and enjoyed going to the UBC Opera with her friend Sister Cecilia. She was a weekly participant in the French Group at West Richmond Community Centre, attended exercise classes with Sabine, and was a regular at Blends and the Sweet Spot in Steveston. Walking Bella was an opportunity to meet up with friends Michael, Marilyn and Hilda. She delighted in meeting Gulshen and Natalia for a haircut and manicure, plus a conversation in Russian.

Setting an example of gregariousness and generosity, opening her heart to many, her values live on in all who loved her. Vera is deeply missed by friends and family including her brother Demetrius (Sally), sister-in-law Therese, nieces and nephews Paulette, Robert (Lyne), Peter (Winnie), Colette, Hélène, Michel (Rowena), Christine, as well as grandand great-grand nephews and nieces, Antoine, Thomas (Michelle), Jay, Caroline, Nicola, Christopher, Lhassa and Alexandre. We have been blessed by her in countless ways.

In memory donations may be made to RAPS (Richmond Animal Protection Services), whose mission was close to Vera’s heart. https://www.rapsbc.com/

Born in New Westminster. Lillian was in hospital since August 31st and died peacefully November 15th at Hamilton Care Home. Lillian lived happily at The Maples Residence since 2014, where she loved her apartment and all the fun activities they did there. She was an avid 10 Pin bowler until March 2020, she also enjoyed sewing and knitting.

Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Ken, who she was married to for 66 years. She was also predeceased by her 14 year old granddaughter Emma Vaughan and her sisters Katy Allan and Louise Johnson.

Lillian is survived by her 3 children, Dorothy Barstow (Gordon), Barbara Forrest (James) and Douglas Vaughan (Sue). Her four grandchildren Rachel, Laurel (Eli), Murray and James, also great grandchildren Ashley, Loreli, Clayten and Ella, and sister in law, Betty Senior. Lil also has many nieces and nephews and some cousins. She also had many friends, who enjoyed her company and jokes.

She was a great mom and granny and she will be dearly missed by all of us.

Lillian’s final resting place will be at Gardens of Gethsemani, with her husband Ken and granddaughter Emma.

A Celebration of Life will be held in 2022 with her family.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT FortisBC Energy Inc (“FortisBC”) of 16705 Fraser Highway, Surrey, BC, V4N 0E8 applies to the Metro Vancouver Regional District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 for a new Permit.

1. The purpose of this application is to request authorization to continue discharging air contaminants from FortisBC’s existing liquefied natural gas production, storage and truck loading facility located at 7555 Hopcott Road, Delta, BC, V4G 1B7.

FortisBC is currently operating under permit GVA1104, which expires June 30, 2022.

FortisBC is requesting a new permit with term to June 30, 2032 and a reduction in authorized air contaminant emissions as follows: · Decreasing Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) by 8.4 tonnes/ year · Decreasing Sulphur Dioxides (SO2) by 1.5 tonnes/ year · Decreasing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Combustion Particulate Matter (PM) by 0.1 tonnes/ year for each air contaminant

Central to the facility is a 46,000 m3 LNG storage tank and associated liquefaction equipment that is capable of generating 1510 m3 of LNG per day. Pipeline grade natural gas enters the facility at which point the pressure is increased through an inlet compressor unit. From there, the natural gas is sent through a series of treatment systems removing background sulfur, carbon dioxide, water, mercaptans, and other hydrocarbons that would otherwise freeze during the liquefaction process. The treated natural gas is passed to a cold box unit where it is liquefied and sent to the LNG storage tank. The byproduct streams are sent to the incinerator for thermal combustion.

Note that this application covers only emissions from current operations at this site. This application is not intended to authorize emissions from any future expansion plans at this site. For more information about this application and details about an upcoming public meeting to further explain this application and provide additional opportunity to comment on this application, please see: http://talkingenergy.ca/tilbury 2. The legal description of the land or premises where the plant, operation or source and treatment works are or will be located is PID 029-263-301: Lot 1 District Lot 135 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan EPP28232 Except Plan EPP36476.

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While Broli Kitche en is stilll in the midst of a soft opening, custom mers can n order off ff the men nu for ta ake-outt.

Pla ans are to have e a grand open ning sometime in De ecemb ber.

For more information about how w you can disscoverr the one-o of-a a-kind d cuisine on th he menu at Bro oli Kitch hen n, visiit th heir website at bro olikittchen.ccom.

Customer care tops the menu at Bamboo Express To saay Bamboo Express in Blundell Ceentre knows their customeers andd how w to treat theem welll wouldd bee an unnderstatement.

Som metimees, thhat willingnness to be flexxiblee has reesulteed in repeat orders off the cusstomized dish, leaading it to become an addiitioon to thhe “unofficiall” Bamboo Express mennu.

After all, the familyy-oowneed and opeerated restauurant has been servving fam mily-sstyle, Chineese cuisine foor the past thrree decaadess, which is a testament to itts enduring poopulariity and commitment of ow wners Sandy and Raymond Rao, whoo havee been guiding the busineess sincce 2009.

“We aree actually in the proceess of makingg a new menu, and thhere are some opportuniities to, perrhaps,, add custom diishes beecause we arre willinng to be so leniient,” Rao says.

“We have customers coming backk 30 yeaars later,” sayss Amyy Rao, genneral mannager att Bamboo Exppresss. “A And theey talk about how they usedd to come in back wheen the restaurantt was new and how w they grew up eatingg here.”

Soo, what’s been the secret to its longg-teerm m successs?

“I think part of the reaason iss thee faamily environment built by Saanddy and Raymonnd,” Raao says. “Like Saandy, she knnows alll of her custoomers.

“O Oncce theyy come inside, she automatically knows their usual order. It’s like the resttaurant has this biig, extendded family of cuustomers.”

Buut it’s also the willlingnnesss to embrace new customeers and their dietaryy needs, which has proved to be a hit.

“Customeers, esspeciallyy the new ones, come in becauuse we are very leeniennt wiith the customizzatioon and modifying of thheir orders,” Rao sayss.

“IIn the last few yeears, we’ve hadd a lot of people askingg for gluuten-freee orr veegan mealss. We try our best to caater too their taastes annd requirem ments..

“Essenntially, wee give them what theyy really wannt to eaat, evenn if it’s nott on thhe meenu.”

Conveniently located on the corner of Blundell & No. 2.

Conveniently located on the corner of Blundell & No. 2.

www.BlundellCentre.com

www.BlundellCentre.com

Thhat kind of cliennt care does not go unnoticed.

“CCustoomers are reeally appreciativee of what we do to accom mmodatte them,” Rao says. “They realizze how diffi fficult it can be to workk arouund someonne’s needds. And thhey trust us becausee we listen to them.”

Among the most poopular disshes currrentlyy on the menu incluude Japaneese-styyle chicken chow mein, leemon chiicken, sweett and sour pork, beeff with broccooli, and honney garlicc ribbs.

“Pann-friied rice nooodle with beef has alsoo receently become a really popular dish,” Rao addds. “Annd it’s onne of my favourites, too.”

For the more addventuroous foodie, therre’s fried gaarlic squid with spicy salt, annd friied garllic tofuu, also with spiccy salt.

“TThose are superr poopulaar,” Rao says.

Located bettween Kin’s Markett and Cobb’ss Breadd, Bambooo Express is oppen for lunch and dinner throuughout the weekk, except for Sundayys andd Mondayys, when theey are opeen from m 4 - 9 p.m.

For more informationn and a completee menu listing, cheeck outt the Bamboo Expreess websitee at bambooexppresss.cca.

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