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Sex work allowed...in a turtle neck Eve Edmonds

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A couple of months ago we ran a story about a woman who claimed her husband had gone to a local massage parlour and came home with a sexually transmissible disease (STD).

Her payback was to marched into the parlour with his photo, demanding that they refuse his patronage in the future.

She also contacted the city to report the facility, which prompted bylaws officers to investigate. Although, after a surprise visit, they said there was nothing to report.

After the story ran, I received a number emails from advocates and others. Alison Clancey, the executive director of SWAN, took a particularly large strip off me.

Her organization advocates for migrant sex workers.

She said our story fueled all the stereotypes about sex workers: that they carry disease, are home wreckers and are vic-

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Fair enough, it probably did. Although I don’t actually regret running the story. We verified the facts and reported something that was happening publicly in our community.

However, I agree that our’s was not the whole story. Then again, no news story is.

What I appreciated about the conversation was that Clancey didn’t, like others, suggest we take down the story, rather she suggested we write a follow-up. (See page 10) I appreciate that because, in my mind, that’s how journalism should work — reporters report on things going on in the community, some of those things spark conversation and so we write more reports.

Besides, if we presented a stereotype, it’s one that’s widely held. We’ve heard similar claims from politicians, speakers and the general public. If that’s a “false narrative” here’s a great chance to correct it, or at least bring in other voices.

A couple of those “other voices” included in our follow-up are two women currently working in local massage parlours.

Their key message is that they are just people like the rest of us trying to earn a living. More importantly, they are not victims of human trafficking. That’s a message they articulate loud and clear because, to believe otherwise encourages authorities to swoop in under the auspice of protection. But that protection only backfires.

For fear of a police raid, and possible deportation, sex workers end up working outside of an establishment, often alone in an apartment, where they’re far more likely to be victims of violence.

Ultimately, we just need to get over our squeamishness and accept the fact that the “oldest profession” is not going anywhere. If we can do that, we can then treat the industry like any other and deal with the real issues workers face regarding health and safety.

While authorities often turn a blind eye

to sex work, it’s still illegal. Well, kind of.

It’s illegal, but if you’re caught you probably won’t get charged, or you might not… because that’s consistent.

And when those city bylaw officers entered the body rub in question, what exactly were they looking for? Not sex, presumably, because sex work falls under federal laws, said city spokesman Clay Adams.

Rather they just wanted to ensure the business was in compliance with city bylaws, said Adams. But what other business has a bylaw requiring workers wear clothing from the neck to the knee and with sleeves below the elbows?

Again, this is just another one of those twisted “yes, but no” games we’re playing.

As Clancey said, it’s time we have a “grown-up conversation” about sex work in our community. It’s here, it’s not anywhere. We need to listen to the frontline workers to learn how to make it as safe as possible.

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Truckers’ convoy City council needs to a waste of time challenge developers Dear Editor,

themselves from those “supporters.”

Even if the truckers and their convoy to Ottawa get what they are asking for, they would effectively still get nothing, for two reasons: 1. Most of the COVID-19 mandates are provincial, not federal (even if they blame Prime Minister Trudeau and the federal government). The feds can do little for the truckers; and 2. Even if the federal government removes the requirement to be vaccinated in order to cross the border, it wouldn’t give the truckers anything, as the Americans have the same rule, so the truckers would be “one and done” with border crossings.

And then there are the racists, Trumpites, far right types and vandals who are piggy-backing the convoy. That may not be the fault of the truckers, but they also do not appear to be definitively distancing

In the meantime, there are some right-leaning politicians supporting the factually useless convoy.

Are those politicians wilfully blind to the facts or breathtakingly cynical? Either way, it looks awful on them.

The easy answer is for the truckers to just get vaccinated and follow health protocols, in order to protect the health care system from collapse and protect themselves and their neighbours and families from serious disease.

But that would require that they both get informed on the facts about the dangers of COVID and the efficacy of vaccines and that they care about someone other than themselves — probably too much to ask for.

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housing and rental housing.

Every reader forms his or her opinion after reading an article, but the salient point we should note that Coun. Carol Day expressed her dismay that the council had an opportunity to explore if the new approved development can provide some units for renters.

If you look at the real estate reports, the highest percentage of purchasers in new developments are investors, the smallest proportion of the buyers are the first time buyers.

Various forms of taxes have been enacted to assist in rectifying this imbalance, but vetting at the source and action by the city in this direction can go a long way in the community’s interest to provide affordable

Investors look at their interest first, it is normal to expect them to maximize their profit but the onus is on the institution of the community to ensure that the community’s interests are served before satisfying others.

Dear Editor, Re: “Slur words evolve over time,” Letters, Feb. 3.

The course of the deliberations is very much dependant on the mayor and council.

While R. Sham’s letter may have been founded on good intentions, the use of “white person, white guy and white dude” are distinctions of colour which in our current equality, diversity, inclusion environment might be considered offensive.

In this case, I feel that it failed to adequately challenge the developers.

Council should insist that part of its goals must be achieved in approval of the big development projects, the investors have tools in their kit, but it depends on how much you squeeze them.

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Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the Act, Metro Vancouver has submitted to the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under Navigation Protection Program File Number 1997-500321, a description of the following work, its site and plans: Metro Vancouver proposes to conduct in-water and on-land geotechnical investigations to support the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade in the City of Richmond. The geotechnical investigations program is expected to start in March 2022 and the in-water investigations are expected to begin in mid-July 2022. The timing for the in-water investigations will take into consideration the surrounding environmental constraints and marine user groups and works will be undertaken outside of the fisheries window.

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Richmondites out of step with Canadians over COVID rules: Poll

A significant majority of Richmond News readers want all or at least some the COVID-19 restrictions maintained, which puts them at odds with Canadians in general, according to a couple of recent polls.

A national Angus Reid survey found that the majority of Canadians surveyed would like to see all pandemic restrictions removed.

However, the Richmond News polled 948 readers and asked the question: Do you think it’s time to end all COVID-19 restrictions?

The poll ran from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8 and of the 948 votes, 205 were from within the community.

It found that almost 80 per cent of local respondents think it’s either too early to lift restrictions or restrictions should be lifted gradually.

Only 20 per cent wanted all restrictions removed.

The Angus Reid survey found that 54 per cent of Canadians wanted all restrictions removed.

The Angus Reid national poll was conducted on Jan. 27 and 28 by the Angus Reid Institute.

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Nine contracts awarded for new Massey Tunnel work Contracts worth almost $57 million have been handed out to various engineering companies, beginning the process of replacing the George Massey Tunnel.

The province awarded nine contracts, ranging from $202,000 to $15 million, for the environmental assessment of the planned eight-lane immersed tube tunnel.

The next step is to begin the environmental process, which will include engagement with Indigenous groups and stakeholders and preparation for procurement, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

Construction of the tunnel is expected to begin in 2025 after the environmental review.

Last summer, the provincial government finally announced it was replacing the aging tunnel with an eight-lane tunnel to the tune of $4.15 billion and

with a completion date of 2030.

Originally, a 10-lane bridge was planned to replace the George Massey Tunnel, but this was scrapped in 2017 by the then newly formed BC NDP government.

The new plan includes three lanes for regular traffic in each direction and a dedicated rapid-bus lane each way.

The province is also updating transit and cycling infrastructure along the George Massey corridor as part of the replacement project.

This work, already underway, includes adding quick-access lanes for buses onto the interchange near Bridgeport and building new multi-use pathways to connect the Oak Street Bridge to the City of Richmond’s cycling and pedestrian network.

In addition to the Highway 99 interchange improvements, the Steveston interchange will also be rebuilt with

five lanes.

Awarded contracts: • Owner’s engineering service (immersed tube tunnel): COWL North America Ltd. — $15 million • Owner’s engineering service (highway and civil works): R.F. Binnie and Associates Ltd. — $15 million • Archaeological services: Golder Associates — $2,100,000 • Environmental services: Golder Associates — $14,771,000 • Independent environmental monitor for the corridor projects: Sartori Environmental Inc. — $725,000 • Marine navigation advisor: TyPlan Consulting — $332,000 • Communication and engagement services (Highway 99 Tunnel/ Steveston Interchange projects) — $4,187,690.

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February 22, 2022 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 | www.richmond.ca TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10303 (RZ 21-930446)

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10340 (RZ 21-934283)

Location/s:

11320 Williams Road

Location/s:

8720/8740 Rosemary Avenue

Applicant/s:

Habib Samari

Applicant/s:

Pakland Properties

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

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single detached lots with vehicle access from Rosemary Avenue.

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, 604-276-4092, Planning and Development Division

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, 604-276-4092, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10340

Bylaw 10303

24. 7700 Francis Road 25. 4080 Garry Street 26. 4200/4206 Garry Street 27. 8191 General Currie Road 28. 8700 General Currie Road 29. 10771 Gilbert Road 30. 6211/6311/6351/6411/ 6511 Gilbert Road

Applicant/s:

56. 8540 Westminster Highway 57. 8660 Westminster Highway 58. 8911 Westminster Highway 59. 11020/11000 Williams Road 60. 4771 Williams Road

City of Richmond

Purpose: To amend the zoning for the subject properties to apply rental tenure zoning to protect and preserve rental housing on the subject sites. The subject sites are existing purpose-built rental housing sites. No additional changes are proposed.

City Contact: Diana Nikolic, 604-276-4040, Planning and Development Division How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

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2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10332 (RZ 19-878165)

4. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10014

Location/s:

6531 Francis Road

Location/s:

Applicant/s:

Cao Construction

1. 12020 1st Avenue 2. 11631 7th Avenue 3. 11671/11673/ 11675 7th Avenue 4. 10771 Auburn Drive 5. 6051 Azure Road & 6800 Westminster Highway 6. 6071 Azure Road 7. 6600 Barnard Drive 8. 12060/12110 Bath Road 9. 8291 Bennett Road 10. 8351 Bennett Road 11. 8631 Bennett Road 12. 8640 Bennett Road 13. 8711 Bennett Road 14. 6200/6220 Blundell Road 15. 4160 Bonavista Drive 16. 6780/6880 Buswell Street & 8200/8300 Park Road 17. 12211 Cambie Road 18. 12551 Cambie Road 19. 12571 Cambie Road 20. 4100 Chatham Street 21. 8251 Cook Road 22. 3851 Francis Road 23. 7500 Francis Road

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Arterial Road Two-Unit Dwellings (RDA)” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two duplex lots with vehicle access from Francis Road.

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

Bylaw 10332

RSI/E

31. 7120 Gilbert Road & 7151 Moffatt Road 32. 7260 Granville Avenue 33. 8520 Granville Avenue 34. 12055 Greenland Drive 35. 10000 Kilby Drive 36. 7251 Langton Road 37. 6800 Lynas Lane 38. 6451 Minoru Boulevard 39. 6551 Minoru Boulevard 40. 7460/7480 Moffatt Road 41. 7660 Moffatt Road 42. 11131 No. 1 Road 43. 11820 No. 1 Road 44. 8220/8240 No. 2 Road 45. 8280/8260 No. 2 Road 46. 10100 No. 3 Road 47. 3640 No. 5 Road 48. 10820 No. 5 Road 49. 8720 Railway Avenue 50. 10711 Shepherd Drive 51. 2960 Steveston Highway 52. 4340 Steveston Highway 53. 12411 Trites Road 54. 12500 Trites Road 55. 8500 Westminster Highway

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• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/ hearings/2022.htm • By Email: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, may be requested via email between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, February 11, 2022 and ending February 22, 2022, by contacting the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing February 11, 2022 and ending February 22, 2022.

Participating in the Public Hearing process: • In-person participation by members of the public at Public Hearings is limited at this time. As an alternative, members of the public may provide written comments in advance of the meeting, or participate in the meeting remotely via telephone, instead of attending in-person. Registration to participate remotely is available starting on the Friday prior to the Public Hearing until 1:00 pm on the date of the Hearing. Information on how to register is available on the City website: https://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/phoneparticipation.htm

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Buddhists lose court battle Fewer break-ins over temple construction costs last year: RCMP timates.

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A Chinese Buddhist association has lost a four-year court battle with a contractor over the building of a temple on Richmond’s “Highway to Heaven.”

The Hong Kong-based Tung Cheng Yuen Buddhist Association — which has an office in Richmond — has been planning a large temple near No. 5 and Blundell roads since 2014.

The non-profit Buddhist association hired a construction project manager, Eric Fan, of JM Bay Properties, in May, 2015 to plan and cost the building of the temple.

However, between then and December, 2017, the project’s estimated construction costs ranged from an initial $5 million to more than $9 million, prompting the deal to die a slow death.

It was around then that a William Wong, of Tung Cheng, told Fan that his organization was terminating the contract with JM Bay, which it had a right to do.

The decision sparked invoices being sent to Tung Chen that spiralled over the course of a year from $185,661.97 to $358,845.25.

A civil lawsuit then followed, launched by Fan and JM Bay, which finally led to a trial at the BC Supreme Court last year.

Fan and JM Bay demanded, amongst other things, payment of: Its fee, as per its construction contract; loss of anticipated profit; services rendered for assisting Tung Cheng with the City of Richmond rezoning application; expenses incurred to send Fan to Guangdong province in China to view specific Buddhist temples.

Throughout the trial, Wong, on behalf of Tung Chen, denied that he, or anyone from the association, had signed off on construction costs and had expressed from the outset his and Tung Chen’s concern about the spiralling budget es-

Wong also told the judge at trial that he had never asked Fan to visit China to check out Buddhist temples and that he had offered to set Fan up with a guide in China as a gesture of goodwill.

It’s understood from court documents — and from a Richmond News call this week to Tung Chen — that the temple project on No. 5 Road only ever got as far as the site clearing and preloading stage and is awaiting a new building permit from the city.

The last plan that went to the city, according to court documents, was for a two-storey building constructed of concrete.

In his decision published last month, the judge, Justice Paul Walker, said that the “fact that JM Bay’s construction cost estimates (including the increased estimate…), and consequently, its potential fee, were preliminary is clearly set out in its proposal to Tung Cheng and was also made clear in the ongoing communications between Mr. Fan and Mr. Wong.”

There were fewer break-ins in Richmond last year, according to the latest data from Richmond RCMP. In a report to Richmond city council’s community safety committee, Mounties said residential break-ins dropped by 27 per cent last year compared to 2020.

This, said the report, “has been partially attributed to the successful targeting of crime groups responsible for these offences in 2020.”

In one case, Mounties said they responded to a break-in in January 2020, where approximately $40,000 worth of items were stolen from a home in the 6,000-block of

Digital animation programs are moving to KPU’s Richmond campus from Langara this May.

He added that those “construction costs” will be determined at “an inquiry conducted by the Registrar” — in reference to the court’s power to appoint a registrar or “special referee” to assess or account for a figure involved in a dispute.

This will mean 300 students will be transferring to KPU, and the college plans to further increase the number of seats offered in the digital animation programs.

Walker also stated that JM Bay’s claim for anticipated loss of profit was to be determined in a similar fashion, as well as the company’s claim for “recovery of rezoning-related services.”

Starting this May, KPU will offer diplomas in 3D animation and 3D modelling, advanced VFX (virtual production) and advanced game development.

According to court documents, a hearing before the registrar has yet to be scheduled.

Police told the Richmond News that there were 462 residential and 379 commercial break and enters in 2020, which dropped to 336 residential and 330 commercial break-ins last year.

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In his summary, Justice Walker stated that “JM Bay is entitled to be paid a fee of 7.5% of actual construction costs incurred as of the date of termination of the Agreement.”

Justice Walker dismissed the remainder of JM Bay’s claims, including that of the expenses incurred for the trip to China, understood to be a few thousand dollars.

Eckersley Road. During the investigation, police recovered more than 40 high-end purses from a Vancouver home, as well as several stolen items linked to the Eckersley Road break-in. Multiple charges, including possession of stolen property, were laid against Christopher Mackenzie and Carrie Mackenzie.

The programs are being taught in collaboration with the Centre for Entertainment Arts.

In September 2023, KPU will add a fourth diploma program to

the offerings, 2D digital animation.

There will also be a certificate program in entertainment arts for students who want to build a portfolio in anticipation of applying to one of the diploma program.

Animation and visual effects account for 70,000 full-time jobs in B.C., according to the BC Chamber of Commerce.

The entertainment arts computer labs will occupy refurbished space previously home to the Wilson School of Design before it moved to a new building on the campus in 2018.

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Keltic buys 27 acres near Oval Homes sold overseas Maria Rantanen scrutinized He acknowledged, though, given it’s just off No. 2 Road, the property is currently a “fairly decent industrial site.”

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“What we know is there is strong interest with everyone to create a more vibrant Oval district,” Jedreicich added.

Keltic Canada, a development company that just bought 27 acres of land close to the Oval, sees young people looking for a more modern lifestyle in the Lower Mainland, and the wealth to realize it.

The vision for the Richmond property — currently populated by warehouses and offices — is to build a community based on a master plan with condos, rentals, seniors housing, retail and eateries as well as public amenities, explained Keltic CEO Rachel Li Lei.

But, she added, many young Asians are looking for in the Lower Mainland what they’ve seen in large cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.

“There’s a lot of wealth packed into this city with new immigrant wealth and they are actually longing for a slightly more modern life,” Lei told the Richmond News.

Keltic recently built The Paramount on No. 3 Road, across from Richmond Centre, and during that process they heard from the public about the lack of leisure places and night life in Metro Vancouver — everything from karaoke places to badminton facilities.

The 27-acre parcel was the largest land purchase in B.C. in 2021 with a price tag of $300 million, bought from

Keltic CEO Rachel Li Lei (foreground), Andy Tam (left) and Steve Jedreicich are creating a plan for a 27-acre parcel near the Oval. Maria Rantanen photo QuadReal.

of development with Keltic, Keltic wants to build two mil- something that’s active in the lion square feet, of which three- daytime and evenings, and connected to the Oval. quarters would be residential The property, and one quarter just north of commercial and We s t m i n s t e r office buildings, Highway and integrated into east of No. 2 the Oval precinct Road, is currentThe vision is to ly zoned induswhere other residential projects trial and it will have a great are already built take an amendor currently unment to the Offiplace to live der construction. cial Community There would be a and socialize... Plan and rezonsix-acre park on ing to realize the property.

STEVE JEDREICICH Keltic’s current vision.

“The vision is to have a great place to live and socialize, but we really see a possibility of a destination for other local Richmond residents and Metro Van residents,” explained Steve Jedreicich, senior vice-president

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“I think it would be a loss to the city to continue to make this a fairly lifeless industrial area with the opportunity to build around the Oval, which is such a critical community amenity,” Jedreicich said.

Other properties are going up in the area, developed by Landa, Onni and Richmond developer Panatch Group, and Jedreicich explained Keltic wants to coordinate this project — which may take 10 to 15 years to build in several phases — with other projects in the area.

While it’s early days to determine what the 27 acres will entail, the property could have a couple thousand units of housing, a mixture of condos, rentals, seniors housing and other types of housing as well as office, retail and possibly some industrial, Jedreicich explained.

A lot will flesh out in public consultation process, added Andy Tam, vice-president of business development.

It will ultimately be up to Richmond city council to decide, when an application comes forward, whether to change the zoning.

The area is part of city centre, and, therefore, is subject to the city’s policy of providing 15 per cent affordable rentals (low-end market rentals).

Keltic is hoping to bring an initial plan to the city in about 12 months.

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Richmond will look into whether they can get information about who is being targeted in local home sales and if developers can be required to market locally “before sales are open to the rest of the world.”

Coun. Carol Day brought up the issue at Tuesday’s planning meeting, and senior planning staff seemed to agree it was a fair question to explore. Day pointed out homes sales take place before they are built, causing prices to go up as they get flipped by investors.

“Local buyers are often paying far more than the original price because they do not get the opportunity to get in early,” Day said. “And this makes new homes even more unaffordable.”

She added she’d like to see whether homes could be offered to locals “exclusively” for a certain period of time, as they are more likely to live in them.

Joe Erceg, general manager of planning and development, told the planning committee this was a topic “worthy of research.”

“The reality is that we don’t know very much about how residential units that are created within the city — with council’s approval — are actually marketed and consumed,” he said, echoing Day’s point that many homes are bought and resold before the final occupier moves in.

Erceg added it would be worthwhile finding out whether “some segments of our community are excluded from purchase at any stage of marketing.”

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Stereotypes and emotionally charged stories about the trafficking of sex workers is only making their lives more dangerous, according to a couple of women working in Richmond massage parlours.

A woman recently claimed to the Richmond News that her husband got a sexually transmitted infection at a Richmond massage parlour, after which she contacted city bylaws to complain that such a business was running in the city.

Both the wife — who wanted to remain anonymous — and Richmond city councillor, Alexa Loo, told the News they’re worried women are being coerced into prostitution and there are under-aged girls working in massage parlours.

There are a lot of stereotypes about sex workers, said Alison Clancey, executive director of SWAN, an organization that advocates for migrant sex workers.

That they carry diseases and are home wreckers are a couple of them, but the most dangerous one is that they are victims of trafficking. That narrative inevitably prompts law enforcement to raid these establishments, which, in turn, drives the business into more isolated and dangerous places.

The wife’s call to the city about the “body rub establishments” prompted a surprise visit by Richmond bylaw officers.

In response, two massage parlour workers decided to speak out to defend the safety of the environment in which they work. Massage parlours are easy targets to blame when men cheat on their wives, said Amanda (not her real name).

She questions whether someone who is cheating on their wife at a massage parlour isn’t cheating in other ways as well.

“Any sign of that and they get asked to leave,” said Amanda.

Amanda’s colleague Candy (also not her real name) said she’s never met anyone working in a massage parlour who was forced to be there, and no one she’s worked with has been under-aged.

But what she does see is crime targeted toward sex workers working alone in condos. Just a few weeks ago, a friend, working in a condo, was viciously assaulted and had her money and computer stolen.

The current federal laws and municipal bylaws drive some sex workers to work alone, making them “sitting ducks” for predators, explained Clancey. Immigration prohibitions on sex work in 2012, brought in by the Conservative government, was in reaction to a widespread narrative that women were being trafficked in (Human Canada for trafficking) gives sex work, said Clancsociety a way to ey.

reconcile their discomfort with the sex trade.

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Outreach worker Judy Lee, of SWAN, which advcates for migrant sex workers to help them with labour and legal issues. Maria Rantanen photo sex work, they are deported, so going to police over an assault is out of the question.

Human trafficking convictions in Canada are few and far between. While Statistics Canada show police reported more than 1,000 human trafficking charges between 2006 and 2018, a recent academic study showed that there were only 92 human trafficking charges before the courts during this period across Canada, of which only 45 ended up with a conviction. (Dr. Hayli Millar and Dr. Tamara O’Doherty published this study in 2020.)

Clancey said this is SWAN’s experience as well whereby they see a trafficking case once every two to three years.

The prevailing narrative that sex workers are trafficked allows the public to equate prostitution with trafficking, rather than addressing labour laws needed to protect them from violence and other crimes.

“Because it’s the only conversation that happens, politicians, councillors, the general public, faith-based organizations… they’ve come to this point they cannot conceptualize these women as anything else but trafficked victims,” Clancey said.

And “society’s uncritical consumption of this narrative” stops the public from seeing the real dangers sex workers face: violence and deportation. Getting rid of the immigration law would mean sex workers wouldn’t be afraid to report violence because they wouldn’t have the threat of deportation hanging over their heads.

However, it’s easier to talk about trafficking than face the fact that sex work takes place in every community.

“It gives society a way to reconcile their discomfort with the sex trade,” Clancey said. And decriminalizing prostitution would give sex workers labour rights.

Clancey credits the Richmond RCMP for

changing their tune on trafficking. After taking part in a national anti-trafficking sting operation, Operation Northern Spotlight in 2015, they scaled back their “raids and rescues” after some training sessions.

Municipal bylaws also play a part in scaring sex workers from working in legitimate businesses. A contentious point is the fact employees have to register with the city, as the women who work in massage parlours don’t want their name in any registry, fearful it will come out in their future careers that they’ve worked in a massage parlour, given the stigma associated with such work, Clancey explained.

City spokesperson Clay Adams said the city doesn’t regulate sex work – that falls under federal laws. Rather, the city will do ad-hoc inspections of body rub businesses, like they do of all businesses, to make sure they’re compliant with bylaws.

But, he added, inspections are done without being disrespectful or intimidating to staff and is simply to ensure the health and safety of employees and compliance to bylaws. This includes making sure there are no locking doors, there are translucent windows into rooms and employees are wearing clothing from the neck to the knee and with sleeves below the elbows.

While this may be the city’s motivation, Clancey reports sex workers do feel intimidated by bylaw officers.

Amanda, who described her work as “erotic massages,” akin to working in a strip club, has a message for Richmond residents about massage parlour workers: “Be kind to people because everyone has their own way to provide for themselves.”

For her part, Candy said working in a massage parlour is a job for her to support her family. “We’re literally making our income in a way we choose — like everyone else,” Amanda added.

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“As a community, we have lobbied Canada to provide as much military support as they can.

“We are very concerned…and we absolutely believe that an invasion is imminent.”

“And I have personally wrote to federal and provincial politicians to encourage them to help Ukraine.”

Suffice to say, members of Richmond’s Ukrainian community are very much on edge, as they watch on TV and online the images of more and more Russian forces massing on the border of their eastern European homeland.

Tensions are high in the region, with reports of anything between 100,000 and 140,000 Russian troops lining the border with Ukraine, which was a part of the Soviet Union until independence in 1991.

In response, NATO, led by U.S. President Joe Biden, has been warning Russia it faces economic sanctions if it doesn’t back off, leading to fears around the globe of an all-out war being ignited.

From afar, it’s all very unnerving for the members of the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko, which has a community centre in Richmond, on Francis Road, close to Railway Avenue.

“This didn’t just happen in the last few months, this has been percolating since 2014,” said Canadian-born Eugene Lupynis, a director on the board at the society, whose parents emigrated from Ukraine in the ‘50s.

Eugene Lupynis, a board director for the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko in Richmond, wearing a traditional Ukrainian shirt, said relatives in Ukraine are fearing the worst. Maria Rantanen photo “Our community is very concerned. Most of us here have strong ties to Ukraine, be it family or culture.

“To see another nation bring 140,000 troops to our borders is very unsettling. We are worried for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.

“I still have many cousins there. The majority of my father’s family still live there. We keep in regular contact through social media.”

Lupynis said the relatives he’s been keeping in touch with are “obviously very concerned and they’re ready

Lupynis told the Richmond News he doesn’t personally know anyone locally of Russian descent, but he gets the feeling they would oppose an invasion, adding that the two nations are “culturally very close.”

Rallies were held across Canada on Sunday in support of Ukraine, including one in Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver.

Despite the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine and its allies, there is still hope diplomacy can be reached, despite Biden saying this week that a gas pipeline from Germany to Russia would be blocked if the Russians invade Ukraine.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin retorted that the U.S. and its allies are the only ones talking invasion.

Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron met for more than five hours in Moscow this week, as Biden and new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke at the White House in efforts to defuse the crisis before armed conflict breaks out.

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Steer clear of sea lion: Harbour He’s back!

Well, we’re not exactly sure if it’s the same guy from four years ago or a close relative.

But whether or not it’s the sea lion that pulled the young girl into Steveston Harbour in 2017, he or she is still managing to cause quite a stir.

Janice Sieg, who owns the Pierside Deli at Fisherman’s Wharf, spotted the sea lion last Thursday on the dock just to the east of the wharf.

Sieg said she has never in her 15 years of running her store seen one of the mammals making it up onto the dock.

She told the Richmond News that the noise from the sea lion was “crazy” and that the creature kept disappearing and returning to the dock, much to the chagrin of photographers trying to capture a shot.

Sieg said she reported the sighting to Steveston Harbour, who told the News that this is something they take “seriously,” especially after what happened in 2017.

“These aren’t furry, friendly animals...they’re dangerous,” said Jamie Gusto, Steveston Harbour Authority’s general manager.

“So when we see something like this, we have to contact a Fisheries officer right away.

“We’re going to be coming off the area and restricting access and then the officer will be coming down.”

She added that the harbour authority has now cordoned off the area and has alerted the aforementioned Fisheries Department.

“We can’t have a bunch of people heading down there” and risking a “repeat of 2017.”

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Things to do in Richmond Richmondites planning a on Valentine’s Day quiet Valentine’s Day: Poll Drop by hot chocolate festival

Richmond News readers are in line with Canadians across the country who are planning a quieter, and cheaper, Valentine’s Day celebration this year.

Café Artigiano at the McArthurGlen Outlet is celebrating their last day of the hot chocolate festival on Feb. 14.

They are offering two unique flavours of hot chocolate, both served with a cookie on the side.

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The News polled 562 Richmond News readers and asked: How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day this year?

The poll ran from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8, and of the 562 votes, 132 are from within the community.

Only about four per cent were planning the traditional flower and dinner out. Even fewer said they were going to try something news. Fewer still were going to spend it with friends.

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Canadians are also expected to spend an average of $64 this year — down 13 per cent from 2021 and 31 per cent from 2020, according to HelloSafe.

is still “weighing down consumer spending and restaurant attendance,” according to HelloSafe.

Furthermore, COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants mean attendance is down and dining out is a less popular way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than before.

The most popular physical gifts for Valentine’s Day, according ot HelloSafe, are flowers or greeting cards at 36 per cent — but this is also down from 2021.

The HelloSafe study found 58.1 per cent of Canadians plan to spend less money on Valentine’s Day this year, while 26.4 per cent plan to spend the same amount and a minority of 15.5 per cent plan to increase their budget.

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Some people have personal elevators, but what about a personal ski lift?

A Richmond resident and business owner has created just that to help skiers and snowboarders make their trek up the backcountry slopes a bit easier.

Robert Button, a mechanical engineer and co-owner of Zoa Engineering, developed a “personal ski lift” device by the name of Zoa PL1 — a portable rope tow system — that can pull skiers and snowboarders up a mountainside.

Button said the idea of creating a personal ski lift was something he “played around with,” but it wasn’t until he got some positive and exciting feedback from his friends that he turned his design into a prototype.

“I had my proof of concept and built something haphazardly, but then I decided to go all-in on it when my friends, who also ski in the backcountry, said it would be a great idea,” said Button, who was previously an engineer for a company that made aerial firefighting equipment.

As a backcountry skier himself, Button said that climbing up the slope for every run can be rewarding, but in the end, most people “want to get more turns in” during their trip to the mountain.

To use the device, said Button, skiers or snowboarders would ascend the mountain, secure a paracord rope to a tree or snow anchor and ski or board down the mountain with the line.

Once they reach the end of the line, the device is taken out and attached to the rope, which will then pull them back up the hill. The device is operated using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can be easily replaced with a spare battery on the field.

Since the pandemic hit, more people have headed to the backcountry to get their skiing and snowboarding “fix” in, noted Button.

“There was definitely an interest before COVID-19, but with the lockdown and after resorts closed, pretty much everyone trying to find a way to get outdoors headed to the backcountry,” he said.

The PL1 with the battery weighs 10.5 pounds (4.8kg), and 304.8-metre rope weighs 4.4 pounds (2.0kg).

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#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND

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3469 E. 22ND AVENUE VANCOUVER

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$2,299,000

STEVESTON STUNNING 5 BDRM FAMILY HOME

Wow! Stunning 5 bed, 4 bath family home sits on a larger 33x130 SF lot in desirable Steveston!

Features an amazing dream kitchen with large island, wok kitchen, air conditioning, bed with full ensuite on the main & a large open great room that overlooks the south facing backyard that comes complete with a covered patio & heater. The X-large master bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, private sundeck & a spa-like ensuite with free standing tub & seamless glass shower.

This immaculate home has high quality finishings including engineered hardwood floors, SS appliances, quartz counters, gas range, wine cooler & more… Also comes with an oversized garage, radiant heat, BI sprinklers, hardi siding, security system and BI vacuum & all within walking distance to Steveston Village, McMath High & Westwind Elementary. This is “THE HOME” to have so don’t miss out!

4546 Garry Street

NEW LISTING

$497,860

SURREY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT AMAZING 1 BDRM CONDO

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$1,848,000

KILLARNEY/FRASERVIEW LOCATION PRIME 42' X 120', 5042 SF LOT

Located across the street from Fraserview Golf Course (12th Hole). This spacious 2682 SF home sits on a large 42’ x 120’ lot (5042 SF) that is prime for redevelopment with RS-1 Zoning for a brand new home with custom laneway dwelling or duplex. Upstairs has 3 beds, 1 bath & 2pc ensuite bath, living area and downstairs has 3 beds, 3pc bath, kitchen, laundry & rec room. The layout is very functional & provisioned for rental income, extended families & or creative renovation. All this in a convenient location within short walking distance to several large parks (Champlain Heights & Everett Crowley)& just minutes to Killarney High & Captain James Cook Elementary, Community Center, Library, Champlain Square Mall, River District Shops & everything at Big Ben & Market Crossing @ Marine & Byrne.

7760 Kerr Street, Vancouver

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$1,238,000

5866 SF LOT / BUILD 3009 SF

Contemporary living at its best! Absolutely amazing and just like new 1 bedroom condo with 612 SF of spacious living that overlooks the QUIET inside courtyard at the Fraser Landmark that’s located in Surrey's Downtown District. This meticulously maintained home is just over 1 years old and features a beautiful full-size gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, quartz countertops, laminate floors throughout, insuite laundry, higher 9’ ceilings, 1 parking and 1 bike locker. The fantastic west facing balcony brings in a lot of light and is also a great quiet spot to relax and BBQ. All this in a great complex that’s close to the Skytrain, buses, parks, community centre, shopping, restaurants and more…. Don’t’ miss out on this great home!

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3491 Catalina Crescent

$29/SF

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$998,000

NE CORNER UNIT AT UBC IMMACULATE 2 BDRM + DEN

Immaculately maintained NORTHEAST CORNER 2 bedroom + den in the exclusive Promontory hi-rise built by award winning Polygon. Located in the beautiful UBC Community, this home features 984 SF of spacious living, 2 separated bedrooms, open kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, floor to ceiling windows, gas fireplace, insuite laundry and 2 large balconies! Super quiet with an open private outlook and 2 side x side parking spots. All this in fantastic building with a grand lobby with concierge, elegant lounge, exercise room and caretaker. Close to the UBC campus, University Hill Elementary & Secondary, Wesbrook Village, Botanical Gardens, golf course, hospital and bus stations. Don’t miss out on this great unit!

#501-2688 West Mall, Vancouver ONE HARBOUR GREEN by ASPAC

$3,980,000

WATERFRONT 2 BDRM + DEN, 1640 SF

This cute 880 sf 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home is situated on a large 5866 sf lot in popular Burkeville. This community is in a prime central location just minutes to Central Richmond and easy access to Vancouver.

The home is currently rented for $1525 per month and is great for an investment as it is one of the lowest priced detached homes in Richmond.

The area is ripe for development as there are many new homes built in the area over the last few years. Hold and invest or build your dream home of 3009 sf living area plus garage.

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This stunning 2 bedroom + den CORNER home has amazing N, W and S views of the ocean, mountains and Stanley Park in the coveted Vancouver WATERFRONT residence at One Harbour Green! With understated elegance throughout and 1640 SF of spacious living, this pristine home features Snaidero cabinetry, top of the line Sub-zero & Meile appliances, stone countertops, contemporary built-in millwork, air conditioning, auto blinds, 2 luxurious bathrooms including a spa-like master ensuite with radiant heat/seamless glass/body jets, full walk-in pantry, hidden murphy bed, tiled gas fireplace + more. Comes complete with 4 outdoor balconies and private 2 vehicle garage w/ storage room. With full-time concierge service, 3 units/floor and resort-style amenities, OHG is Coal Harbour living at its best!

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$688,000

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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.

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FOR LEASE 816-11,000+ SF EXECUTIVE OFFICES

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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#609-3588 Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver

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#53-4700 Francis Road

PARKSVILLE ESTATES-tucked into a quiet West Richmond subdivision is this spotless 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome. Updated kitchen with custom maple cabinets, granite counters, task lighting and sunny eating area. Living/dining room with laminate flooring opens onto the private patio with concrete pad perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Fenced backyard has convenient storage shed. Big updated laundry room. Single carport with one additional open spot. Updated vinyl windows and 2 yr old hot water tank. Well managed complex, brand new roof. Fantastic shared amenities, including outdoor pool and club house/games room. Located within walking distance to Seafair Shopping Centre, West Richmond Community Centre, the Pitch and Putt and much more.

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RAISE YOUR GROWING FAMILY in this terrific 3 bdrm, MOVE IN READY townhome located in desirable West Chelsea Place. Beautifully renovated kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz counters, subway backsplash and new cabinets. Laminate flooring and FRESHLY PAINTED throughout. Powder room on the main floor. Living/dining room opens onto the private west facing backyard. Built-in banquette in dining. Huge primary bedroom with 2 pce ensuite, main bathroom and 2 good sized bedrooms.

Convenient UPSTAIRS LAUNDRY! Updated boiler & h/w tank (2015) and electrical (2021). Complex had a new roof 2020. Single carport with storage and 1 additional open parking. Desirable Westwind Elementary and Steveston London school catchment. Great facilities including outdoor pool. A wonderful place to call HOME.

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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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$489,000

TH2-6900 Pearson Way

Introducing River Park Place II by INTRACORP! Richmond's newest community along the dyke area. Highly functional 2 bed PLUS den townhome boasts high ceilings & over 600 sf of patio space. 1 parking, 1 storage locker & in suite storage included. Open concept kitchen features Bosch 5-burner gas cooktop, built-in microwave/oven/dishwasher/fridge & Caesarstone counters. Smart home ready with Nest thermostat, smart dimming switch & air con. Cozy heated floor installed in the primary ensuite. Building amenities include concierge service, in-door basketball court, fitness center, lounge with kitchen, study, billiards table, karaoke, poker & meeting room. Walking distance to T&T supermarket, Oval Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart, restaurants & more. No rental restrictions. Live in or invest.

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Rarely available, this TOP FLOOR, CORNER suite at almost 1200 sq.ft. will fit your house-sized furniture. This ONE OWNER home has been lovingly maintained and it shows! You will enjoy loads of northeast natural light combined with peaceful courtyard and mountain views.

The thoughtful floor plan includes a gas fireplace, good sized deck, and a spacious laundry/pantry room. Located on the quiet side of the building, bordered by quality family homes, and conveniently located minutes from Metrotown with transit right out front. This is a very well-managed, small complex in top condition. Age-restricted (1 occupant must be 55+). Your small pet is welcome. Showings start on Feb 12/13 2-4 pm. Appointments Only.

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Stunning waterview townhome in popular STEVESTON VILLAGE that is updated to perfection. Perched on the West Dyke it boasts magnificent views of the channel, Gulf Islands & North Shore mountains. Designer décor throughout this home that features luxury vinyl plank flooring, beautiful bright white kitchen with 10 foot island, high end Wolf & Asko appliances plus new windows & furnace. A rare find.

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DORVAL, Alberta Irene (nee Crowe) November 23, 1926 - February 3, 2022 With wounded hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Berta Dorval in Richmond, B.C. Mom was born in Tacoma, Washington and returned to Canada with her parents and older brother as a small child. She met and married her husband of 36 years, Len Dorval, in 1948 in Fort William, Ontario. “Eight Jesus kids” followed in rapid succession. Years of following construction jobs around Western Canada eventually led them to Fort St. John, B.C. in 1962, where they remained and raised their family. Dad passed away in 1984 and Mom continued to work at the Fort St. John General Hospital.

She proudly represented her coworkers there, ultimately rising to the position of First Vice President in the Hospital Employees Union. Upon her retirement, Mom relocated to Richmond - she had had enough of serious winters. In her retirement Mom travelled the world and when she was home continued to advocate for others through her involvement with the Legion and BC FORUM. Always a people person, Mom continued to leave her mark while residing at the Golden Mews, the Maple Residences and finally at the Hamilton Village Care Centre. Mom was predeceased by her parents, brother, husband and two of her sons, Joe and Pat. She will be sorely missed and always remembered by her remaining children: Jim (Kathy), Bett, Mike (Kate), Elaine (Brad), Lea-Ann, Barry (Ann) and ten cherished grandkids, along with ten great grandkids. No service is planned at this time.

If you choose to be notified of details of a future Celebration of Life email: bertacelebrationoflife@gmail.com with your contact information. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion Pacific Command.

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GRAY, Stanley George Stanley George Gray, 81, passed away on January 15th, 2022 in Richmond, BC. He was born on January 13, 1941 in Kelowna, BC to Dennis and Doris Gray. He was the third of four children, the younger sibling of Marion and Norman and big brother to Sharon. He graduated from Britannia High School in June of 1959, and received his Bachelor of Science from UBC in November 1963. He continued to pursue his academics at a higher level, and in May 1968 achieved a Master of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. He went on to obtain his teaching certificate before discovering his true calling as a software developer. His love of technology, math, maps and problem solving came together in a nearly 30 year distinguished career at Tetrad Computer Applications in Vancouver.

A true family man, Stan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marion, his children, Eric (Tanya), Michael (Tina), and Charla, his grandchildren, Ethan, Sara, Mia and Teagan, his sister, Sharon, cousins Andrew and Josephine Howell as well as many other cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his dear Neil and Krys Stewart, and Pat and John Titos. He is friends Jay Mullin, predeceased by his lifelong friend Jock Mullin, who wrote in a poem for Stan’s 80th birthday “You’re more than a friend, we both call you brother.” Stan was warm and welcoming to everyone he met, and was well beloved by many. His vast stores of patience and kindness made him the first person to go to if you wanted to learn how to do something. He was an active participant in life and the community, always ready to lend a hand. He was a regular volunteer at Thompson Community Association events and particularly looked forward to helping out at their annual Nibbles and Bites fundraiser. Stan loved to organize reunions with both family and schoolmates, and could be counted on to be the man to bring everyone together.

Stan had a wide variety of interests and was always eager to learn and have new experiences. Some of his favourites (in no particular order) were: travelling, bridge, picking blackberries, the ocean, brunettes, trimming his hedge, DIY, sudoku, kick the can, red wine, salmon, buttermilk pancakes, nature shows, road trips, homemade apple pie, canning, and, perhaps most importantly, giving directions, and driving and parking in reverse with or without a trailer.

From a young age, a love of the outdoors was fostered in him, and he loved to go camping, berry picking, and fishing. As an adult, his backyard had an expansive garden, and he loved to work in it with his grandchildren. On one occasion, when they “mixed up” some seeds, he bravely tried the newly grown “Zuchkin” and congratulated them on their foray into genetic engineering. We will all fondly remember the time when, in his 70’s, he climbed the tree in the front yard, and looked down at us, simply laughing at our concern. Later in his life when such activities became difficult, he loved to go on walks with his family, and care aid Rodulph from Angels There for You.

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He was truly a force to be reckoned with, and a free spirit, unapologetically himself. He lit up a room with his infectious smile, and his determination was an inspiration to us all. He scoffed at perfection (except for his meticulously tested oatmeal cookie recipe), and waged wars against the racoons in his backyard.

He taught his grandchildren to spot a wasp’s nest (even in the depths of his impressive hedge), and was an environmentalist before it was cool. Stanley Gray was a million things, but most of all, he was loved, and he will remain in our hearts and memories forever.

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The family would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Courtyard Gardens, Rosewood Manor and Angels There For You as well as Dr. Peter Chang, Dr. Tara Rastin and Dr. Laura Henderson for their care and compassion.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Hope For Wildlife Foundation or Parkinson Canada. https://www.hopeforwildlife.net/donations https://www.parkinson.ca/ Funeral arrangements entrusted to Richmond Funeral Home.

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LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE GREEN LEAF LETTUCE

RED LEAF LETTUCE

D’ANJOU PEARS D’ANJOU PEARS

99¢

99¢

99¢

Product of U.S.A.

Product of U.S.A.

ea.

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

lb.

ea.

CAULIFLOWER

SMALL NAVEL ORANGES

CLEMENTINE MANDARINS

99¢

99¢

$ 99

$

ASIAN FAMILY

EAT WHOLESO OME ORGANIC

BALOCCO

SAN REMO

250g

156ml

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

lb.

SLICED BAMBOO SHOOTS

CHICK PEAS S 398ml

227g

1

4

lb.

GROCERY

1

Product of U.S.A. 2 lb. bag

Product of Korea 3 per clamshell

1288

ea.

ea.

TOMATO PASTE

COCOA WAFERS

2

KOREAN SHINKO PEARS

$ 39

$ 29

$ 49

79¢

AROY-D

MCVITIES

RUI FONG

SUNKIST

1L

Assorted / 300g-400g

8x50g

175ml

ea.

DIGESTIVE BISCUITS

COCONUT CREAM

4

ea.

2

$ 29

Fresh h / $7.25/kg

BEEFF TONGUE $13.2 21/kg

POR RK PICNIC $5.93 3/kg

3 $ 99 5 $ 69 2 $ 29

lb.

lb.

lb.

PLUM DRINK

69¢

$ 79

ea.

MEAT & SEAFOOD CHIC CKEN THIGHS BONE IN

ea

VERMICELLI

1

$ 49

ea.

ea.

COOKEED WHITE PRAW WNS 61/70

Aquasta ar / Frozen / 340g

SEA BASA FILLETS 7//9 VP

Frozen / 454g

ASSOR RTED FISH BALLS

Ocean Mama / Frozen / 50 00g

ea

ea.

BAKERY

6 $ 99 2 $ 29 4

COCON NUT BREAD

$ 99

ea.

ea.

ea.

300g

ea.

BANAN NA LOAF 450g

ea.

CHOCO OLATE LA A CHIP COO OKIES 280g

ea.

SWISS S ROLL 600g

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This sale is only for Richmond location.

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2 $ 39 3 $ 25 3 $ 49 5 $ 55