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Dear Editor, Re: “Capstan development approved in 6-3 vote at Richmond council table,” Online, Jan. 18.

Dear Editor,

Investors will snap up the 1,314 condos (being built in the Capstan development) leaving thousands of renters looking for a home in the dust.

Richmond collected the second highest Speculation and Vacancy tax in 2020, just behind Vancouver. So, I feel it is likely many of these homes will be investments.

The rental vacancy rate in Richmond is lower than one per cent, so increasing the rental stock is critical.

I am disabled and use a handicapped scooter to get a around.

So, when it snows, it just takes one person or business to keep me from going out, which is not right.

In a 6-3 decision city council opted to move forward with the Polygon Talisman project. Polygon/ City of Richmond illustration.

The 2021 Housing Needs report states, “from 2006 to 2015 the number of renter households grew by 30 per cent (14,520 to 18,895), about twice as fast as owners 46,835 to 54,475, which is 15 percent.

Richmond had 26 per cent renter households in 2016 and is slowly approaching Metro Vancouver’s distribution (36 per cent).” (page 8 of the report)

rental hub working with groups like the Canadian Pension Plan who have a history of investing in long-term, multi-family projects.

This Talisman project could have been a

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We have a housing crisis and we need bold new steps to address the issue.

This is a lost opportunity.

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Council decision fails renters Dear Editor,

As a delegate at the recent public hearing for the Polygon Talisman development, I was disheartened and disappointed in our council. (See story on Page 10.)

City council could have required so much more rental and affordable housing in this large parcel of land in city centre.

Not only did Polygon stack the speaker’s list with their clients, but these speakers were obviously reading form letters about their intention to purchase condos, with little regard for those who cannot afford to purchase and need to rent.

One of their speakers mentioned that she had to buy her children a condo in Richmond because her children could no longer afford to buy their own place.

Not everyone has the ability to buy their children a condo to ensure that they can continue to live in the city they grew up in.

Unbeknownst to her, she made my point exactly. Housing in Richmond is no longer even remotely affordable. Housing is a human right but we have allowed it to become a commodity for sale to the highest bidder and often that excludes many locals.

We need a mayor and councillors with courage, foresight and the ability to do better for all of Richmond’s residents.

It is with this hope that I look forward to the next election where I am hoping other residents also see the need to have a mayor and councillors who put residents’ needs above that of corporations’ interests

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Proof of vaccine nothing new Dear Editor, With reference to the current situation and the appalling number of unvaccinated patients filling emergency departments and, subsequently ICUs, in our hospitals.

It is reprehensible that these people who refuse the vaccine for whatever reason, are filling hospitals already over-burdened, pushing medical personnel to their physical and mental limits, causing the cancellation of surgeries and other essential treatments.

(I’m not condemning those who, for medical reasons are unable to take advantage of it... my sympathies go out to them.)

Vaccinations are a vital part of keeping safe.

They’re not new, they’ve been in use for a hundred years, and countless fatal diseases have been eradicated thanks to their existence.

We get an annual influenza vaccine, we get boosters for countless other protective vaccines, for example, pneumonia.

COVID-19 is no different. A vaccine has been developed to help us overcome this persistent virus — it will continue to be developed as the virus continues to mutate.

My question is — why are so many people stubbornly refusing to accept that they are not invincible? Would they refuse a smallpox or typhus vaccination if, by refusing one, it would preclude their chances of travelling to, say, India or any other country where the diseases might still be active.

Having proof of vaccination is not new. Without it, we would have been denied immigration to Canada almost 60 years ago.

It is not an invasion of privacy, it is not an admission of weakness because you accept it.

It is proof that you care, not just for yourself, but for those around you, for those you might come into contact with by accident, for your fellow man (and woman).

You claim it is your constitutional right to refuse. That maybe so, but it is also the constitutional right of everyone to stay safe and protected from a life-threatening disease that has swept the world in a very short period of time and will continue to do so if we don’t fight it with everything at our disposal.

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Fins from at-risk sharks seized in Richmond

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A Richmond elementary school was placed into a “hold and secure” protocol earlier on Tuesday, reportedly due to a police incident in the area.

Richmond School District confirmed to the Richmond News that Kingswood el-

ementary – on King Road, close to No. 5 Road – was subject to the safety procedure, more commonly known as a “lockdown.”

According to residents in the area, there was a significant police presence near the aforementioned intersection, as well as at Williams and No. 4 roads.

One resident reported on social media witness-

ing a two-vehicle crash in the neighbourhood this morning, although it’s not clear if it was connected to the police presence or the school protocol.

A spokesperson for the school district said Kingswood reopened its doors at around 9:40 a.m.

The News has reached out to Richmond RCMP for more information.

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A Vancouver herbal medicine company has been fined $75,000 after it was caught in Richmond importing more than 20,000 fins harvested from a protected shark species.

Hang Hing Herbal Medicine Ltd. – which has a store on E. Pender Street – was recently ordered to pay the $75,000 fine after earlier pleading guilty in Vancouver Provincial Court to unlawfully importing a protected shark species without a permit.

The company’s haul of 20,196 fins, weighing 550 kg inside 22 bags, was understood to have been seized somewhere in Richmond by CBSA officers.

The court heard how the shipment was labelled as “fish bone” when it was intercepted by the authorities back in September 2017.

Wildlife enforcement officers then inspected the shipment and concluded that the products were in fact shark fins.

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DNA testing revealed that the fins belonged to two species of shark, one being an oceanic whitetip, a protected species at the time of seizure.

The other belonged to the silky shark which, although now on the protected list, only made it onto the prohibited list a month after the seizure.

The fins were forfeited to the Crown and

the fine will be directed to the federal government’s Environmental Damages Fund to support projects that benefit the natural environment.

In recent years, the continued appearance of shark fin soup on some Asian restaurant menus, especially in Richmond, has sparked outrage among animal welfare groups.

The item is considered a luxurious delicacy and display of wealth in some cultures.

Former Richmond MP Alice Wong attracted widespread criticism in 2012 when she tucked into a bowl of shark fin soup at a press conference in a Richmond restaurant which only Chinese-language media was invited to.

At the time, she was protesting a move by the City of Richmond to ban the sale of shark fin soup, saying that it was a federal matter.

As a result of the Hang Hing Herbal Medicine’s conviction, the company’s name will be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry. The Registry contains information on convictions of corporations registered for offences committed under certain federal environmental laws.

About 400 species of sharks are found in the world. Many shark populations are threatened, largely due to unsustainable fishing practices and the high demand of the international fin trade.

In 2019, Canada’s Fisheries Act was amended to prohibit the importation of non-attached fins from any shark species.

Witnesses sought in robbery attempt of Steveston grocer Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

An attempted robbery at a Steveston business is under investigation by Richmond Mounties.

Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, officers responded to the Super Grocer and Pharmacy on No. 1 Road near Moncton Road, after a suspect attempted to rob the business, but left once unsuccessful, according to Richmond RCMP. Police were unable to locate the suspect and are now appealing for the public’s help.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian

man with a thin/medium build, wearing a dark neck gaiter facemask, dark blue hoodie, hunting camo patterned bomber jacket, black sweatpants and black shoes.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has information about the suspect or incident, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604278-1212, quoting file number 2022740. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-2228477 or online at www.solvecrime.ca.

Richmond RCMP is also asking anyone who travelled or parked in the area around Super Grocer and Pharmacy between noon and 2 p.m. on Jan. 9 to review and provide any dashcam footage.

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Surgeries cancelled come down since last week.

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As of Monday, there were 25 COVID-19 patients at Richmond Hospital, up from 22 last week, and one person is in the intensive care unit.

Throughout the province, the total number of people in hospital with COVID-19 hit a record number of 854 on Tuesday, up by 35 from Monday.

In the meantime, over the first two weeks of January, 41 surgeries and procedures have been cancelled at Richmond Hospital.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) noted, however, urgent and emergency surgeries and procedures are still going ahead.

The number of COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond, however, has

Neighbourhood-based data reported by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) showed 285 people in Richmond tested positive for COVID-19 between Jan. 17 and Jan. 13.

This number was around 600 the week before.

The number of COVID-19 cases detected in Richmond range from 79 in the Blundell neighbourhood to 18 in Steveston.

During the month of December, 112,000 tests were either administered or distributed for home use in the VCH area — this is 70 per cent more than in November.

BCCDC, however, has revised its COVID-19 testing guidelines, with people moving toward self-managing the illness.

“Most people will not require test-

ing and can stay at home until they feel well enough to resume regular activities,” VCH said in a statement.

“They will not be asked to adhere to prescriptive public health guidance.”

Public health, including testing, will be prioritized for those at highest risk, those who can benefit the most from treatment, to manage outbreaks and cases and clusters in high-priority setting, according the VCH statement.

Some testing sites had up to fourhour waits around the holidays, according to the online waitlist.

This waitlist, however, was disabled as VCH was having technical difficulties — at times, there were longer waits than posted on the website, which VCH acknowledged and apologized for.

The health authority wasn’t able to say when it would be back online.

Firefighters fight order comply by Dec. 20 were put on unpaid leave.

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Thirty-nine Richmond city staff, including nine Richmond fire fighters, refused to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate by the deadline of Dec. 20, according to arbitration documents.

Three city unions, which include the fire fighters, inside workers and outside workers, have filed grievances with the city for its vaccine mandate. The grievances will go to arbitration in March.

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In the meantime, the unions were asking an arbitrator to stay the vaccine mandate — allowing them to continue working — until it went to arbitration. This was denied by the arbitrator.

The three unions representing the employees argued some were concerned they couldn’t afford their homes or medical treatments because of the policy, while others were worried about the impact unpaid leave would have on their children.

The City of Richmond argued the efficacy of the policy would be impacted if certain groups of employees were exempt.

City spokesperson Clay Adams said the vaccine mandate wasn’t meant as punishment, rather it was meant to encourage city staff to get vaccinated.

Two Richmond RCMP officers were put on unpaid leave in the fall after a vaccine mandate was put in place for all federal employees.

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Richmond-based Fine Choice Foods Limited has been fined more than $165,000 for a high-risk violation that left a worker seriously injured.

According to WorkSafeBC, a worker at the food manufacturing facility was feeding dough into a noodle machine when they were caught in the gauge rolls, “sustaining serious injuries,” which were not specified.

The machine’s movable barrier guard was “wedged open” during the incident and a stop-use order was issued for the machine.

“The firm failed to ensure that a machine safeguard was capable of effectively performing its intended function. This was a high-risk violation,” WorkSafeBC stated.

Fine Choice Foods Limited was fined a total of $165,714.50 on Dec. 9.

This is the second penalty involving unguarded machinery that Fine Choice Foods Limited has received since 2020.

The company was fined more than $69,000 in 2020 when it was determined by WorkSafeBC that a worker was injured after being struck by the mixing blade of an unguarded mixer.

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Richmond RCMP is asking for witnesses to step forward after a 25-yearold man was found with life-threatening injuries on Jan. 5.

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Richmond RCMP. He was then sent to Richmond Hospital.

The man who was injured is described as a white male, slim build with medium, straight brown hair and light facial hair.

He was wearing a black puffy jacket, dark blue denim jeans and dark-coloured canvas shoes with white soles.

Anyone travelling in the area of Saba Road between No. 3 Road and Buswell Street between 5 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 5 is asked to review and provide any dashcam footage.

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Nearly one month after they were ordered to close, gyms and fitness centres will be allowed to take the “cautious step” to reopen on Jan. 20, according to B.C.’s top doctor.

Dr. Bonnie Henry said proof of vaccination will still be required to use gyms, which will now be under capacity limits.

The new spacing rules include a minimum of seven square metres between each person, whether they are working out alone or in a group.

It’s the news that Courtney Dickson, who co-owns Richmond Sport and Fitness on No. 5 Road near River Road, with her husband, Chris, was waiting to hear.

“It’s very good news. That was such a relief,” she said.

“As frustrating as the last few weeks have been, we’re happy that we’ve been able to do this the right way for everybody and not jeopardize any kind of longevity for our business.”

While Dickson is still hoping for more clarification on the capacity limits, she’s already called back three of her staff who were laid off in December when gyms were ordered closed.

“I’m very happy with the outcome that we can open, but again, it comes with a very short amount of notice to try and figure out how we’re supposed to reorganize our facility,” she said.

“I doubt we’re going to leave here until we reopen on Thursday at 5 a.m. I’m sure it’s going to be a long 48 hours here, but it’s definitely worth it.”

Maki Riddington of Maki Performance Training in Ironwood was also happy to hear the news on Tuesday, and said it would largely be “business as usual” once his gym reopens

this week, given their existing safety and distancing measures.

He said the latest closure was a “significant” challenge for small gym owners — his own facility is 4,600 square feet with about 200 to 250 members.

But there are “a lot of moving parts,” said Riddington, pointing out that some people may not be comfortable returning to gyms yet, which are still facing financial pressures.

“It’s not like, we open our doors and we’re back at our operating revenue. I’ve been in the red the last two years,” he said.

“And so, I’ve been constantly waiting to gain this momentum and every time…we get hit with a new restriction. So hopefully, this is going to allow us to move through the spring and summer months without much impact and we can really start to move forward.”

Dickson, of Richmond Sport and Fitness, said the closure impacted an “exponential” number of people.

“We’re 30,000 square feet and we have over 3,000 members. So, the amount of people that this (closure) has impacted just close to home, in our community, is exponential.”

Dickson said one of the hardest parts of the closure was hearing from some gym members who struggle with mental health and substance abuse, including someone who had relapsed because they weren’t able to go to the gym.

“That sense of community is so important for the people who attend, and it’s felt quite strongly when they don’t get to show up and their routine is disrupted, they feel like a part of them is kind of missing,” Riddington said.

“So this (reopening) will be good.”

While gyms are allowed to reopen, other restrictions that went into place

in December will remain in effect due to the high rates of transmission of the Omi-

cron variant and the number of people in hospital.

Henry said bars and nightclubs will remain closed, and capacity limits are still

in place for restaurants, theatres and stadiums until Feb. 16.

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Green light for Capstan condos Maria Rantanen

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A couple dozen Richmond residents were lined up to speak at a public hearing Monday about the Polygon Talisman 1,300+ housing development plan in Capstan — and an overwhelming number spoke in favour.

But when Coun. Carol Day tried to ask Polygon whether they asked their contacts to speak on behalf of the project, Mayor Malcolm Brodie asked her to move onto the next question.

“I’ve heard all kinds of people who’ve been lobbied tonight and every other public hearing,” he added.

Several speakers praised Polygon and spoke of the need for more condos to pro-

vide housing for the next generation coming into the market.

sized the need for more rental housing to address the current housing crisis.

tries for housing supply and is short 1.8 million homes.

Polygon Talisman is being planned on Cambie Road just west of Garden City Road with 1,341 units — 156 will be affordable rental homes and 171 will be market rental homes.

“No one should have to struggle in their life so they can make sure their children can live in the same city,” Li told Richmond city council. “It’s horrendous that this is the situation we’re in and it makes me want to cry.”

Furthermore, he added, 50,000 people moved to B.C. in the first six months of 2021 while there were only 6,000 housing units on the market.

One Richmond resident, Lerlen Teves, speaking at the public hearing in favour of the project, said she has bought a condo which she is renting out now until her children can move into it.

“Housing prices are out of reach for most, so I purchased a condo so that my children could have a home of their own when they’re old enough to do so,” Teves said.

However, Steveston resident Michelle Li said this argument made her “so sad,” because not everyone can afford to buy a condo for their children and it just empha-

As a teacher, she said she sees many families struggling to find housing in Richmond, in situations that are “truly heartbreaking.”

“Housing is not a commodity, housing is a human right,” Li said.

Arguing in favour of the Polygon development, Coun. Andy Hobbs pointed out Housing Minister David Eby was recently quoted saying what’s needed to solve the housing crisis is “supply, supply, supply.”

Hobbs pointed out, again quoting Eby, Canada ranks the lowest in the G7 coun-

LNG expansion eyed for 2023 Maria Rantanen

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The FortisBC Tilbury natural gas plant has moved ahead another step towards expansion.

Both the federal and provincial governments decided last week to move forward with environmental assessments of the proposed project to build a new storage facility and expand natural gas liquefaction capacity at the Delta plant, located on the Fraser River.

But a group opposing the expansion said the plans are “out of line” with the province’s targets for the oil and gas sector.

“We think the minister of environment should have terminated the proposal because of (climate change) and its poor location for an LNG facility right off the bat,” said Peter McCartney, who belongs to Friends of Tilbury and is also a climate campaigner for the Wilderness Committee.

FortisBC wants to start expanding the storage capacity of the Tilbury facility by 2023 — with a goal of finishing by 2026 — and start expanding its liquefaction capability in 2028.

New storage capability would comprise 140,000 cubic metres of LNG capacity for a total of 188,000 cubic metres after the old

storage tank is decommissioned.

If liquefaction were expanded, the plant would produce 7,700 tonnes of LNG per day.

FortisBC spokesperson Scott Neufeld said the company assessed other sites, but landed on expanding Tilbury for several reasons: there is already an existing facility — which has run safely for 50 years — there’s room to expand, it’s already zoned industrial and it can provide backup energy for the Lower Mainland.

Richmond city council voted 8-1 to oppose the expansion in 2020 — only Coun. Alexa Loo supported the expansion.

Kelly Greene, currently the NDP MLA for Richmond-Steveston, was on council when the vote was taken. She is currently parliamentary secretary for environment.

Delta city council, on the other hand, hasn’t publicly opposed the project.

Neufeld said part of the environmental process will be to look at Richmond’s concerns and concerns brought up by the public.

plained, and renewable energy is just one way of doing this.

Creating renewable gas would involve using organic waste from farms and landfills.

But McCartney with the Friends of Tilbury — a group with members in Richmond, Delta and across the Lower Mainland that opposes its expansion — called the renewable energy plans “greenwashing.”

McCartney said he thinks the province is listening to FortisBC’s “pretty slick arguments” that say LNG could be part of B.C.’s climate plan.

“All of the technology we need to replace fracked gas is available now,” McCartney said. “It would be far better to move to electrification.

“We shouldn’t be adding more infrastructure to lock us into (LNG),” he added.

He pointed out the effects of climate change are being seen in B.C., for example, with the heat last summer and flooding in the fall.

While the company currently uses gas that is extracted using fracking, Neufeld said they are moving more towards renewable energy.

The Friends of Tilbury have been leafleting in Delta to raise awareness about the proposed expansion. They also plan to do an awareness campaign in Richmond as well.

FortisBC has a goal of reducing its customers’ greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent by 2030, he ex-

The environmental assessment process will include another round of public consultation, Neufeld said.

Hobbs said this development isn’t just about density, rather it’s also a development that is integrated into the surrounding area.

“It’s about… creating a place where families have a chance to buy and a chance to live,” he said, although he acknowledged it can be expensive.

Average condo prices in Richmond were $724,000 in late 2021, according to city documents.

In the end, city council voted 6-3 in favour of the development with Couns. Michael Wolfe, Chak Au and Day voting against it.

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Texting, videos and images will be a part of a new 9-1-1 system being rolled out over the next three years.

E-Comm, which handles police, fire and ambulance calls, is being mandated by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to overhaul its system, which will modernize large aspects of it — like having the technology to know where people are calling from — and expand it to allow other emergency services to be included in the system.

“There are functional improvements that are going to be available that will ultimately lead to better public safety,” Oliver Gruter-Andrews, president and CEO of E-Comm, told Richmond city council in a recent presentation.

Stephen Thatcher, vice-president with E-Comm operations said the new system will have all the “bells and whistles” with new technology and training.

9-1-1 costs are expected to go up for municipalities starting in 2023 to help pay for the new system. E-Comm, however, has also proposed the province take over responsibility for the 9-1-1 service, Gruter-Andrews said.

But technology alone cannot solve the problems 9-1-1 is having responding to calls. A review by Pricewaterhouse Coopers in 2021 concluded E-Comm was “significantly understaffed” and short about 125 people.

Much of the current pressure on the system is coming from BC Ambulance not being able to take calls coming via 9-11, Thatcher said. Of the 9-1-1 calls that come to E-Comm, about 63 per cent are for police, 31 per cent are for Search E-Comm for paramedics and six per full story at Richmondcent for fire departments.

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Gateway Theatre exhibit highlights story of Nian the sea monster nearby villages.

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Celebrating light and hope in a time of darkness is the theme of Gateway Theatre’s Lunar New Year celebrations this year.

The theatre’s “Into the Light” exhibition, taking place in February, includes an immersive walk-through experience that tells the story of how Lunar New Year rituals and customs came into being.

According to Stephanie Wong, cocreator of the exhibit, Into the Light tells the story of how villagers used several traditional decorations to drive away a mythical sea monster called Nian, which represented darkness and evil in the Asian folklore.

Nian, said Wong, would come up from the ocean once a year and attack

One year, an old sage offered to ward away the monster if the village gave him shelter for the night.

He spent the night placing red-coloured items around the village and preparing lanterns and firecrackers.

When Nian arrived at the village, the bright red colour, the lights and the sound of the firecrackers scared it off.

As a result, the tradition of wearing red, setting off firecrackers and lighting lanterns has been passed down to drive away the darkness or evil during Lunar New Year.

Wong told the Richmond News that she and Richmond-based artist Marina Szijarto wanted to give visitors an experience of being surrounded by these visuals and sounds rather than presenting a typical storytelling situation.

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Wong told the News that the lantern is believed to bring good luck to the home.

“As an artist, there’s something about the practice of creating something … tactile and tangible and making a lantern is like giving people the tools to make their own light during this time.”

“We wanted to find a way to kind of bring that magic and that light to an experience that people could be immersed in and experience through the Gateway Theatre.”

After visitors emerge from the exhibit, they are invited to a craft station where they can make their own paper lantern.

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The lantern can then be hung on a community display or taken home.

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The whisky has notes of orange, lavender and patchouli, as well as hints of coffee and black forest fruits.

The BC Liquor Store on Cambie Street and 39th Avenue in Vancouver will be holding an in-store draw later this month for the $80,000 bottle of The Dalmore Constellation Collection Vintage 1964 to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year.

“When I was assessing the final whiskies that would make it into the collection I kept coming back to this whisky,” said The Dalmore master distiller Richard Paterson.

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The Dalmore Constellation Collection Vintage 1964 Cask 9 was aged 46 years and is one of 67 bottles ever produced. It’s also the last known remaining bottle worldwide.

The spirit was aged for 43 years in American white oak casts, giving it a backbone of creamy vanilla and honey notes. After this, the whisky spent another three years maturing in a Matusalem Oloroso Sherry cask, according to The Dalmore.

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Do you know how much a tiger weighs?

Well, if you take part in Lansdowne Centre’s Year of the Tiger contest, you will be asked to guess the weight of their very own “tiger.”

It’s not a real tiger, of course; rather, it’s made of cloth, measures about four feet in length and is stuffed with packaged food.

As part of the shopping centre’s Lunar New Year celebrations, guests to the mall can enter the competition by making a cash donation to the Richmond Food Bank — the suggested donation is $5.

Once that’s done, participants will receive a contest card to make their best guess on the weight of the tiger for a chance to win $388 in gift cards.

Lansdowne Centre is also promising to match the donations made to the food bank, up to $5,000.

Participants will also receive a “wishing card” on which they can write or draw their wishes, which will then be hung on a display frame behind the tiger.

The packaged food inside the tiger is donated by Lansdowne T&T Supermarket, and the items will also be heading to the food bank afterwards.

The contest closes on Feb. 15.

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Library calls for couplets The Richmond Public Library is once again hosting its annual Lunar New Year’s couplets contest.

members to help complete the second line of their couplet.

A Chinese couplet is often referred to as two complementary poetry lines that are written on red paper with black ink.

The white tiger comes out from the mountain. His righteous air blows away bad luck.

Some couplets describe the beauty of nature while others convey best wishes for the coming year. While they should have the same metre, they don’t have to rhyme.

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Submissions can be done online at https://www.yourlibrary.ca/coupletscontest/ The deadline is Feb. 1.

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In addition to celebrating the Lunar New Year, Lai told the Richmond News he hopes the redesigned jersey sends a message about integration and inclusivity.

“I wanted to do something for the Chinese community because the anti-Asian activities over the last two years have been so upsetting.

“I was trying to think of how I could use my talent to raise awareness for the Asian community and also stop people from hurting each other. The jersey is a great way to bring everyone together,” said Lai.

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Proceeds help fight for equity On the jersey’s shoulder patch, the Vancouver Canucks’ Chinese name, jia ren DUI, fits neatly into the image of the Millennium Gate.

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“Jia is actually the same character as ‘Canada’ in Chinese. In the middle, I put ren, which means people. The last one is Dui. Dui means team, and while the Canucks are a team, I really meant to say we as people are on the same team,” said Lai. He added the design is about being to-

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The players will wear the Lunar New Year jersey for their warm-up only and not the actual game. The special edition jerseys will be available for auction at VanBase.ca on Jan. 23.

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Why is spring cleaning a Lunar New Year ritual?

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The tedious job of cleaning a room or the house is something not many people look forward to, but to families who celebrate Lunar New Year, it is an important ritual.

Spring cleaning normally starts on the 24th day of the 12th lunar month, which this year is Jan. 26, while Lunar New Year this year is Feb. 1.

The word “dust” in Chinese is a homophone for “old” and that is why cleaning the house is symbolic for driving away bad luck from the previous year and to allow for good luck to come in.

Bad luck is swept out of the house for Lunar New Year.

File photo a back door, that’s where garbage is taken out. People believe that the front door is the entrance where good luck comes in.

All these have to be done before midnight of the new lunar year.

Many people also take this time to repaint their homes or fix anything that is broken.

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A 35-word message written in Chinese and spreading like wildfire on WhatsApp is having a devastating impact on certain restaurants in Richmond.

The message claims employees from five local restaurants caught COVID-19 and “reminds” fellow customers to avoid these spots while dining out.

“None of these claims are true,” said William Tse, association director of the Richmond-based BC Asian Restaurant Café Owners Association.

“It’s very irresponsible for people to

spread rumours during times of uncertainty, especially since the local restaurant industry has already been struggling severely throughout the past two years.

We can’t afford any more drama,” said Tse. In fact, Tse released a statement on behalf of his association asking the public to avoid spreading such alarming false rumour.

Benny Ng, the owner of Lansdowne Centre’s Gingeri Chinese Cuisine, told the Richmond News his cell phone is being flooded with customers asking if any of his employees have COVID-19.

Until Ng’s employees alerted him to the WhatsApp message, he hadn’t even real-

ized his restaurant was on the list.

“I feel infuriated and also helpless at this moment,” said Ng. Although Ng said he immediately tried to clarify with customers his restaurant is safe, the damage was done.

“Unfortunately, the irreversible damage was already there. Many people have called us to cancel their reservations. Our business income dropped significantly within a few days,” Ng said.

The worst part, he added, was he didn’t even have a chance to explain to many of those customers that the rumour is false.

A manager from Sea Fortune Restaurant on Granville Avenue said rumours like

this hurt the whole restaurant industry.

And it comes at a particularly tough time, given the approach of Lunar New Year, which is to many Asian restaurants what Christmas is to local retailers.

“It’s very, very sad because people don’t want to dine out anymore after coming across this fake news,” said the manager.

Tse is imploring people to think about what messages they share on social media.

“Everything is just one click away in the digital age — including rumours,” said Tse. “Some people might lose their jobs or even their households when you hit the share button.”

Staff shortages DFO allows tubbing close Pearl House

“Restricting the practice of tubbing would not only restrict fishers’ ability to realize higher prices for their catch, but would also result in less of our spot prawns being sold and consumed locally for our fellow British Columbians to enjoy both at their homes or when they go out to eat,” he added.

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A beloved Richmond Taiwanese restaurant that has been serving beef noodles and pork cabbage dumplings to local food lovers for the past decade will permanently shut its doors on Jan. 29.

Pearl House on No. 6 Road decided to close at the end of January due to a staff shortage resulting from the ongoing pandemic, according to the restaurant’s Facebook post.

“To appreciate everyone’s support for the past several years, Pearl House will offer a 20 per cent discount on everything in the last two weeks.”

Meanwhile, Pearl House’s Burnaby location closed last week.

ment has prompted many loyal customers to comment on Pearl House’s Facebook: “We hate to see you go and we will miss you,” said one post.

“Pearl House has been an important part of Taiwanese immigrants’ memory,” said Richmondite Grant Hsu. Henry Wu, the owner of Pearl House, told the Richmond News it had been an emotional journey for him over the past few years to meet so many people in town and connect with them through food.

“It’s not an easy decision for us, as well,” said Wu. “We are so grateful for the pleasure of serving the community and meeting so many lovely people.”

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“Prawn fishers are ecstatic about this good news!”

Suffice to say, Justin Taylor, of Steveston Spot Prawns and Seafood, was more than happy with a partial U-turn from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) over the at-sea tubbing and freezing of spot prawns.

Less than a year ago, the DFO announced it was making tubbing illegal, as officers couldn’t accurately inspect the size and species of the catch.

The move would have had potentially devastating consequences on the spot prawn fishers, who rely heavily on the efficiency of tubbing and freezing the catch in sea water, thus preserving the quality.

But after working with the industry, a solution has been found which ticks the boxes for

Steveston Spot Prawns & Seafood both parties, not least the fragile prawn fishing industry, which has a very short season.

“The ability to tub and freeze spot prawn tails at sea has been an important practice for many commercial spot prawn fishers, dating back to the pioneering days of the fishery,” Taylor told the Richmond News, after the DFO’s about-turn, which means the tubs, by 2023, will have to be transparent.

Spot prawn season in Steveston is usually around June and sparks huge lineups along the boardwalk at Fisherman’s Wharf when the fishers are landing their respective catches.

Instead of outlawing tubbing, the new 2023 regulations will limit the packaged volume of tubbed prawns to 710 millilitres or less and require all packaging to be transparent.

The spot prawn industry in B.C. is estimated to be worth between $40 million and $50 million a year to the province’s economy.

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A Grade 12 Richmond student is aiming to be a competitor in this year’s International Geography Olympiad.

Eric Li, a Richmond Secondary School student, is competing in the level three category of the Canadian Geographic Challenge and is hoping to advance further in the competition than he did last year.

The Canadian Geographic Challenge, in the level three category, challenges Canadian students, between the ages 16 and 19, on their geography knowledge in three tests: multimedia, written and fieldwork.

The top 20 students in the multimedia test proceed to the written test, and the top 10 in that advance to the fieldwork or project.

From there, six are selected for an interview by Team Canada leaders and four of them are selected for the International Geography Olympiad.

In February 2020, Li made it into the top 10 students in the challenge, but was un-

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“Many wars are fought over geography and having an understanding of geography helps better understand the world,” he said.

However, he said it was due to his previous volunteer experience with his school’s green team and the City of Richmond’s Green Ambassador program that he was able to gain a deeper understanding of environmentalism, which was “a huge part” of his exam last year.

“In this day and age, the world is so convoluted with political conflict, having a good understanding of geography helps make sense of it and makes it less confusing.”

Li was disappointed so few students from public schools, including many “smart and amazing geography students” from his own school in Richmond, even know about the Canadian Geographic Challenge.

Li added the competition has given him an opportunity to meet and learn from other geography enthusiasts around the world and learn about more geography-related opportunities.

“It was pretty disappointing and weird,” said Li.

This year, Li has once again placed in the top 20 of the Canadian Geographic Challenge and will be taking the electronic written exam in the next couple of weeks under the supervision of his teacher at school.

“I feel this year I’m much more prepared and, thankfully, I made it to top 20,” said Li.

Eric Li wants to compete in an international geography competition.

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“I feel ready to compete again and not only represent Richmond proudly, but our country in the International Geography Olympiad,” he added.

When asked why this competition was so important to him, Li told the Richmond News it was about understanding the world in terms of geopolitics and worldwide conflict.

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Li is aiming for a career in urban planning and environmental science.

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#202 2 bdrm/2 baths #203 2 bdrm/2 baths #205 2 bdrm/2 baths BRAND NEW LIVE / WORK TOWNHOUSE NEW LISTING $1,688,000 LW4 - 4983 IMPERIAL STREET BURNABY

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“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 self-contained 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).

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$1,602,000

8360 NO. 4 ROAD, RICHMOND

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#101-21868 LOUGHEED HWY MAPLE RIDGE

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AFFORDABLE & CONVENIENT $449,800 #130-8411 ACKROYD ROAD RICHMOND

Great opportunity to own a 883 SF 2-bdrm apartment. NICE & SUNNY S-FACING 60 SF BALCONY. Tenanted till Feb 28, 2022. Move in on March 1 to this clean, spacious & bright unit w/ modern light color laminated flooring. Super convenient 3-min walk to Price Mart, T&T, Lansdowne Mall, Canada Line, Kwantlen University etc. Strata fees incl. heat, hot water, outdoor pool, & on-site caretaker. Shared laundry right across the hall, 1 parking. Ideal for starting, retiring or investment. New roof & very well managed complex. Cat & rental friendly.

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#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND

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3469 E. 22ND AVENUE VANCOUVER

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PORT ROYAL - NEW WESTMINSTER/RICHMOND WATERFRONT 2 BDRM+DEN, 2 BATH CONDO

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Spectacular WATERFRONT Penthouse with amazing water views. Welcome to Regatta at Port Royal. This spacious 2 bedroom with den offers 1043 sq ft living area with amazing South facing water views and 2 balconies. The Penthouse has larger windows and extra 13’ high ceilings in the living room & 10’ high in the kitchen & bedrooms. Large walk in closet in 2nd bedroom can also be used as a 2nd den. Truly one of a kind unit with brick feature wall, extra tall kitchen cabinets, new Fridge & Fisher Paykel 2 drawer dishwasher and 3 parking stalls. Regatta at Port Royal is conveniently located in between Richmond & New Westminster just minutes to Queensborough Landing with Walmart, Lowes, Tim Hortons & many other shops and restaurants.

#406-240 Salter Street, New Westminster

RIVER DISTRICT with ROOF TOP DECK!

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 infloor heating, 9’ ceilings and insuite washer/dryer. Amenities include fitness ctr, garden courtyard, SkyLounge, SkyBar, guest suites, multi-purpose 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.

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#7-3088 Francis Road

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Excellent opportunity to lease prime office spaces in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond at the South Airport Terminal! Great for professionals looking for flexible spaces ranging from 816 SF, 1021 SF, 1360 SF, 5560 SF and 11,000+ SF at a reasonable rate. Access to a huge executivestyle lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $30/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

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#2-7988 Ackroyd Road

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#304-168 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver $14.5/SF

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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.

4360 Agar Drive

$899,000

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#203-1688 Robson St, Vancouver

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#13-5531 Cornwall Drive

Unique plan offering 2 primary bedrooms up, both fully ensuited in the GATED townhome community of QUILCHENA GREEN located in prestigious Terra Nova.

Enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle in this 16+ ADULT-ORIENTED complex.

Original owner has lovingly maintained the unit that features two gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings in the living/room, an open concept kitchen, powder room on the main floor and south facing backyard. Lots of storage and a big DOUBLE CAR GARAGE. CARETAKER lives above the clubhouse that has an updated party room, mail room and sharing library. Imagine living just minutes from the beautiful dyke trail system, Terra Nova Shopping Centre in a complex that has a brand new fence, updated roofs, gutters, paint and gorgeous landscaping.

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#216-10011 River Drive

PARC RIVIERA-adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bath (cheater ensuite) unit with bright and sunny southern exposure. 9 foot ceilings throughout give a spacious feeling. Engineered hardwood floors, sleek stainless appliances, quartz counters and a gas stove for the chef all in likenew condition. Located along the Fraser River with parks, trails, a daycare, fitness centre with lap pool and hot tub all minutes to the Canada Line. Geothermal heating and cooling, one covered parking, pet & rental friendly. Book your private showing today.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828 / Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

$578,000

#125-5800 Andrews Road

BRIGHT & COMPLETELY UPDATED WITH FLAIR-1 bedroom, 1 bath, PLUS DEN with huge west facing WALK-OUT PATIO in The Villas. 9ft CEILINGS make this unit feel spacious and airy. Freshly painted, new laminate flooring and light fixtures throughout. Living/dining room with gas fireplace. Kitchen features updated appliances, cabinets, backsplash and stone counters. Renovated bathroom with new tub/shower, tile flooring, vanity. Big bedroom opens onto the patio. Easily work from home in the den with built-in desk and storage cabinets. Radiant in-floor heat included in the maintenance fee. New washer/dryer. Well managed building with new roof completed and paid for. Lots of visitor parking. Backing onto the lovely lagoons, walk to the shops at the foot of No 2 Road. Live the Steveston lifestyle now!

Zack Zhang 778-881-9926/Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

$649,000

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#12-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING 1/2 duplex style townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 FULL baths in centrally located Brentwood Park neighbourhood at the Marquis Grande. 2 story home featuring 2 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms up, main floor offers a 3rd bedroom and 1 more full bath. Completely renovated by the current owners with newer hardwood floors throughout. New kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances. Spacious living/dining area with newer electric fireplace. Updated bathrooms. Great outdoor access with 3 decks/ balconies. Newer hot water tank. 2 underground parking. Fantastic recreation facilities including gym, sauna, outdoor pool, hot tub and party room. Short walk to Skytrain, shops and services. A fantastic opportunity!

Patti Martin 604-273-2828 / Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

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#608-8280 Lansdowne Road

VERSANTE – Come see this 13 years young concrete building conveniently located right across the street from Lansdowne Mall. Walking distance to Canada Line, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, restaurants, shopping, parks & so much more. This 2 bdrm, 2 bath unit has been nicely kept by the non-smoker, non-pet single owner. Open concept layout with no waste of space. Laminate flooring in the lvg/dng/kitchen area, S/S appliances & insuite washer/dryer.

Generous size bdrms with walk-in closet in primary bdrm. 1 parking space is included. Facilities: billiard room, exercise centre, guest suite & access to spa Versante indoor pool & spa. School catchment: Cook Elementary & MacNeill Secondary. Perfect for first-time buyer, growing family or investor.

Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

#313-10631 No. 3 Road

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Central location Broadmoor area big lot. 78 by 150. Built your dream home. House is over 70 years old but livable.

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Spotless 1,600 sq. ft. 3 bedroom rancher in popular Hawthorne area.

Situated close to the walking trails. Impeccably maintained by long time owner you will love the open floor plan, spacious double garage & 200 sq ft permitted shed/shop. Family room and Master Suite overlook the rear yard with large patio to enjoy the outdoors.. Ideal layout for families or downsizers wanting one level living. Sweet!

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IMMACULATE! Meticulously maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Central location, just 1 block to town center, shops, clinics, restaurants, schools, bus, etc. This bright corner unit has a gas fireplace (gas is included in the maintenance fees). It has crown moldings, 9 ft. ceilings, 5 piece en suite and 4 piece bathroom. It also has hardwood flooring, a 5 year old H/W tank, month’s old washer/dryer and a workshop. Royal Oaks is a very well run complex, great community, and friendly environment, with a recreation/social suite and private guest suite, secure underground parking, Showings by appointment.

Showings by appointment OPEN Sunday January 23 from 2-4 by appointment. COVID Protocols in place.

#507-9320 Parksville Drive, Richmond W NE

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$388,000

“MASTER’S GREEN”, rarely available peaceful east facing unit with an 18’ x 6’ balcony looking over a mature parklike setting. This bright & extra clean 1 bedroom unit has generous room sizes. It has laminate floors, upgraded bathroom & kitchen. Complex features clubhouse with pool table, shuffle board, lounge, change rooms, hot tub all facing the outdoor pool deck. Short walk to West Richmond Community Centre (fitness, childcare, etc.) & Seafair Shopping Centre (Safeway, Shopper, TD, CIBC, etc.). Dixon Elementary & Hugh Boyd Secondary schools nearby. This established and well managed concrete building would be great for 1st time buyer, downsizing or investors. Rentals allowed, no pets.

Showings by appointment, 24 hrs. notice please.

OPEN Saturday January 22 from 2-4 by appointment. COVID Protocols in place.

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your 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.

111 10220 Ryan Rd, Richmond

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877 $788,800

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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.

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LARRY MICHAEL SMITH September 5, 1957 - January 25, 2018 Much loved, greatly missed, never forgotten.

Loving, happy memories of you are greatly cherished...

And will stay in my heart forever.

You left us, but you are not gone from my heart.

Until we meet again, your loving spirit and special memories will always bring loving thoughts of you and also, comfort, strength, peace and great joy.

Lovingly remembered, your loving mate, Sandra

OBITUARIES

WILSON, Nicholas JM. March 21, 1935 − December 28, 2021 It is with a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of Nicholas John Methven Wilson in the early hours of December 28, 2021. Nick started his life in London, England, travelled the world, found love in Hong Kong and settled his family in Richmond. Nick will be remembered with great solace by those he has left behind: wife Anna; children Andrea (Jen), Rosalind (Brian), Colin (Lori) and Jonathan (Cristina); grandchildren Steven, Allison, Matthew and Luke; great−grandchildren Beckett and Foster; and family in Australia, England, Hong Kong and the USA. Too dearly loved to be forgotten.

CHAN, Dolly July 28, 1929 − January 11, 2022

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Surrounded by her family, Dolly Chan passed away on the evening of January 11th at Richmond General Hospital after a short battle with an unexpected illness.

Predeceased by her sister Betty and brother George, she will be forever remembered and sorely missed by brothers Willie, Albert, Edward and Steven; husband Johnny Yat Kun; children Pat (George), Jenny, Des (Kelly), Renee; grandchildren Jason (Anna), Jackie (Alex), Roger (Daniela), Jimmy (Silvia), and Connor; great−grandchildren Robin, Noemi, Maelle, Lara, Elias, Oliver and Yerielle; and family in Canada, South Africa and the UK. Dolly was born in Kimberley, South Africa. Despite having to leave school early at age 13 to help support the large family, her self−taught, high levels of reading, writing and drawing skills contributed to her personal success in many pursuits, including dress design and dressmaking, and especially later after emigrating to Vancouver Canada, in retail sales. After a short−lived retirement, she ran the after−school care program at her grandson Connor’s school and became a beloved "Mrs. Chan" to the staff and so many kids starting school.

Never afraid of new things, she embraced technology at age 82 and was so happy to be able to text, email, and video call the children, grandchildren and great−grandchildren.

Dolly loved different cultures, and she and her husband Johnny travelled the globe extensively. At home, besides her great cooking and baking skills, she had a passion for designing and making dried flower greeting cards to send to family, friends and any person who had done a good deed for her.

Her greatest passion was for music and line dancing, and she found line dancing groups and many friends with whom she danced avidly up to three times per week well into her late 80’s.

Thank you to the caring nurses and doctors at RGH for making her last days comfortable. A Viewing and Visitation will be held 4−6 pm on Saturday, January 22nd at Ocean View Chapel, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Richmond General Hospital at www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com/donate, or a charity of your choice in her memory.

LAING, John Stanley January 31, 1949 - January 9, 2022 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our much-loved husband, dad and grampa after his brief but courageous battle with cancer this past fall/winter. You don’t often meet a man like John. He lived with a rare integrity, and an oldfashioned enjoyment of the simple pleasures in life and the people around him. As we grieve his passing, we are aware of the extraordinary gift that it was to know him and be loved by him and it fills our hearts with a mix of sorrow, joy, and gratitude.

John was raised in Richmond, BC, living on a farm on Bridgeport Road with his parents, Arthur and Barbara Laing. He had many amusing stories of his childhood with his brother and sisters and enjoyed time together in their adult years when they skied, ran, vacationed, and talked on the phone: Joan (Bill) Brown, Jean (Gord) Moritz, Doug (Karen) Laing, and Barb (Mike) Trotter.

NIWATSUKINO, Kyoko (nee Kuramoto) Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 13, 2021.

Pre-deceased by her husband Hiroshi and infant daughter Keiko, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and their spouses. Kyoko will be sadly missed by her children; Cliff, Janis (Kipp), Yumi (Daryl), grandchildren; Sydney, Spencer and Rudy; sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

Kyoko was born in Steveston, BC the youngest child to Jiro and Yoka. The family was relocated to Alberta, and after graduating high school (class of 5 students), she attained her teaching degree there and went on to teach elementary school for 3 years before moving back to BC. After leaving teaching, like many ladies in Steveston, she worked summers at BC Packers for 25 years where she met and maintained lifelong friends.

She spent her spare time playing bingo, bowling, cross-stitch, crossword puzzles and going to the casino.

She enjoyed her time babysitting the grandkids which allowed her to watch them grow up, learn new activities and keep her young at heart.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, favorite Aunt to many and good friend to all. She touched many lives and will be fondly remembered by all those who knew her.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Flowers and koden gratefully declined Funeral arrangements entrusted to Richmond Funeral Home.

Richmond Funeral Home • (604) 273-3748

John married his life-long partner, Laurie, in 1971.

They shared a deep and committed love for one another, holding hands all their lives and until his last breath. They loved traveling in their motorhome, being active outdoors, gardening, and spending time with family. John loved and was so proud of his sons, Mike and Rob. He was also delighted to have daughters by marriage: Tara (Mike) and Angela (Rob). John’s grandchildren, Gavin, Avery, Joshua, Carson, and Hayley, brought him great joy these past 16 years. He was very involved in their lives, taking them on hikes and camping trips, and watching their sport, music, and school activities.

John worked for 25 years as a structural draftsperson at Kilborn Engineering and SNC Lavalin, and also as a Construction Manager at Bell Mobility. Retirement did not suit John. He needed to be active so his passion for construction and home repairs led to him starting his own business, doing small jobs for clients in Tsawwassen where he built his own home and lived for the past 23 years. He especially enjoyed the new relationships that were developed as a result.

John was a fit, hard-working, and kind man who valued and cared well for his family and friends. We are forever grateful for his presence in our lives and want to thank all those who have shared their memories of him with us. They have been a comfort in this time. Thank you for making John’s life, and ours, richer through the friendship you shared with him.

We will be remembering John with a small family gathering.

“Love is like the wind.

You can’t see it, but you can feel it.”

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BAXTER, Harry A. October 2, 1933 − January 8, 2022 Harry will be greatly missed by his wife Edith; daughters Angela (Mike) and Jocelyn (Mark); sons Stephen (Theresa), Bruce (Kathy) and Edwin; nine grandchildren and 7 great−grandchildren. Harry is predeceased by daughter Maxine and siblings Mortimer (North Bay), Betty (Ottawa) and Jim (Toronto).

Harry was born in North Bay, Ontario, and met his wife, Edith, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, while attending UNB (P. Eng. Class of ’58). They raised six children and lived in various communities across Canada. Harry had a love for travel, woodworking, hunting and fishing. He also appreciated a vast array of music and poetry. Harry was passionate about gardening and was a member of a local community garden for many years. Harry worked in both the private sector and the government. He was recognized nationally for his design of the Kings Landing Grist Mill, NB. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed bringing a smile to the face of each person he met.

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Customer care always the focus at Easy Care Cleaners With more than 30 years of experience, Easy y Care Cleaners at Blundell Centre has the expertise to handle your dry-cleaning needs and more.

Together, Sam and Sharon Bains run the award-winning, eco-friendly operation that has always subscribed to old-fashioned service that puts their customers at the centre of everything they do.

That’s evident by the fact Easy Care Cleaners has been a repeat choice by Richmond News readers as the city’s best dry cleaners.

Among the reasons for the support is Easy Care’s commitment to being environmentally friendly by having the very best hydrocarbon, non-toxic equipment that uses biodegradable, environmentally safe solvents.

“The most significant change in the dry cleaning industry has been the type of solvents that are used,” Bains explains. “Many dry cleaners still use perc (perchloroethylene) which is toxic and will eventually be banned.

“We don’t use it. Instead, we use hydrocarbon, which is non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe and odourless.”

That means your clothes don’t get returned to you with that old, trademark “dry cleaner” smell.

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SERENA | west adopts its original name and maintains same great service

“The old solvent smell, customers don’t like that. So, this new product is popular,” Bains says.

A long-time women’s fashion store at Blundell Centre is getting back to its roots. Bellissima Fashions is reverting to its original name.

What will not change is the store’s commitment to providing the highest level of customer service possible.

And that has helped encourage customers to bring in more than just men’s suits and women’s high-end dresses that require dry cleaning.

The company’s first store was opened on West Pender Street in Downtown Vancouver back in 1975 under the name of Serena Fashions. The location at Blundell Centre is one of 10 across the province and has been a fixture there since 2012.

“That’s the thing about this particular organization, we are very customer service oriented, “ Docking adds.

“I have plenty of customers who bring in their dress shirts who swear they last longer because the dry cleaning process we use does such a good job of preserving them,” Bains said.

Easy Care also offers on-site alterations and tailoring services, done expertly by Sharon.

In addition, Easy Care can clean your mats, rugs, linen, drapery and preserve that treasured wedding dress.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Easy Care has temporary operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more about how Easy Care Dry Cleaners can treat you and your clothing right, visit them at Blundell Centre at 8120 No 2 Road, call (604) 274-2711 and ask them about their seniors discount, and convenient pick-up and delivery service within Richmond, or check out their website at easyycarecleaners.com.

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Now, the privately owned, family-run business will proudly carry their original company namesake of “SERENA” and adding the “west” on, as it all started here in B.C. and captures that special west coast connection.

Despite the name change, the store will continue to feature the high-quality, valued designer fashion lines that their customers come to expect. The on trend, high quality, unique collections along with the commitment to excellence in both service and selection remains the same.

You can continue to rely on us to provide modern, ageless, timeless and inspiring fashions...

SERENA | west carries many top brands, including Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman.

“The things that will be rebranded will be our business cards, bags and store signage”, explains Della Docking, who has been a supervisor with the company for 37 years.

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“You only get one chance to make a positive, lasting impression. This is what we teach our staff,” she explains. “It’s really about relationship building, and this is something we pride ourselves on.”

However, one change that is now in place is one very much in keeping with the times. SERENA | west now adds the convenience of online shopping for it’s customers.

Online access through its easy-to-use website will not only offer all of the same great lines of fashion available in store, but also the remote ability to view products and make purchases allowing customers the option of not leaving their home - something valued by a great many during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“While we ensure to undertake all of the safety and sanitization protocols in our stores, if a customer wants the convenience and peace of mind of online shopping they can do that quickly and easily at serena-west.com,” Docking adds For more information about SERENA | west and how they have reached back to the past to present a new future, visit their website at serena-west.com.

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