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War brings with it acts of horror and atrocity, but also gestures of kindness and courage — the war in Ukraine is no different. On the nightly newscasts, we see decimated cities and panicked refugees; we also see generous volunteers and determined Ukrainians singing amidst the rubble. But the moment that stood out for me was not from Ukraine but Russian state media. While a presenter was reading the day’s state-sanctioned news, an employee (although not for much longer) held up a sign that read in Russian and English: “NO WAR. Stop the war. Don’t believe propaganda. They are lying to you here.” It was a remarkable act of courage and deﬁance. Marina Ovsyannikova held her strategically placed sign knowing she could pay

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a high price for it. The Russian legislatures had already decreed that reporting on the war (which no one in Russia is even allowed to call a war) would be met with a 15-year prison term. Prior to staging her on-air protest, Ovsyannikova had pre-recorded a message in which she said she was ashamed of her role in promoting state propaganda until that point. The relationship between the media and state authorities, be they government or industrial, is always fraught but never more so than in a time of war. “The ﬁrst casualty of war is the truth,” may be a cliche, but it’s also telling. And we don’t have to look far from home for examples. Former Richmond MP Kenny Chiu notes one in particular. Chiu has become a vocal critic of the Chinese government’s attempts to inﬂuence Chinese people around the world and particularly in Canada. In regards to the current war in Ukraine, he pointed to a recent

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According to Chiu, the commentator on AM1320, speaking in Cantonese, said Western governments are “robbing Russia and conﬁscating all its assets and wealth from the Russian oligarchs.” As Chiu rightly points out, Western governments are not “stealing money” but rather freezing assets in an attempt to pressure Russian inﬂuencers, to pressure the Russian president Vladimir Putin to stop the war. We could dismiss the AM1320 commentator’s statements as just one guy’s opinion, but words have power, particularly when they elicit fear. In recent days, there have been trending comments on Vanpeople (a kind of Chinese version of Reddit) with people worrying aloud that the Canadian government may come after their assets if Canada doesn’t like something the Chinese government does — like support Russia in this

conflict. However, many others on Vanpeople note there’s a big difference between oligarchs, a tiny minority of people with astronomical wealth and influence, and the vast majority of ethnic Chinese residents of Canada — even if they are well-off. So, how to negotiate this cacophony of news and information — some brilliant, some fake, some downright insidious? How do we distinguish legitimate opinions from those that are simply intolerable? There are no easy answers, but it’s on all of us to think about critically. That means recognizing when even “legitimate” media become cheerleaders for one side or another. And remembering Russia is not the first country to refuse to call a war a war — think Vietnam. While we’re lucky to have the media we do in Canada, it’s far from perfect. There are government apologists and courageous journalists everywhere. Here’s to Marina Ovsyannikova.

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Lives depend on enforcement Dear Editor,

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Re: “Traffic studies not necessary,” Letters, March 3. With respect to Mr. Neil Bruce’s recent letter, I have a good understanding of traffic safety issues myself. There are three pillars to traffic safety: engineering, education and enforcement. There is just so far that one can go with engineering and education alone, enforcement is an essential element of traffic safety. Unfortunately, traffic enforcement is the unwanted guest of policing. When there is a shortage anywhere in the agency, they draw from traffic re-

Trafﬁc gets attention when all other sections are satisﬁed.

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Where are recycling fees ending up? Dear Editor, “Return-It to accept milk and plant-based milk containers for refund come Feb. 1,” Online, Jan. 18 So the B.C. government has now imposed a new deposit/eco fee on milk and drink cartons.

How important is trafﬁc enforcement?

Will this rid us from the scourge of the millions of discarded milk cartons along our highways?

Statistics Canada says that more than 33 people die every week on Canadian roads.

It’s claimed to stop the landﬁlls from more pollution.

Every single death random and preventable. Motorists who have driven the roads of Richmond are forced to agree with Mr. Bruce. I would go so far as to say you bet your life, we need more trafﬁc enforcement in Richmond.

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Steveston sign distracts drivers Dear Editor,

Re: “Intersections researched,” News, Feb. 24 The intersection at No. 2 Road and Steveston Highway is named as a major accident location. The presence of a digital sign on the southwest corner in the ﬁre station lot is an obvious major distraction that should immediately be turned off and removed. Disbelief that the city placed this distracting sign at this busy corner. It is unreadable because it is partially blocked by two structures.

What about plastic wrapped disposable diapers, that now take up about 20 per cent or more of landﬁlls, not to mention greenhouse gases.

The changing messages are mostly blurry because of the type of lights and size of print.

Does “Return-it” plan on a diaper fee and recycling facility?

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It would be nice if both our municipalities and Return-it Corp. might be more transparent about what happens with recycling processes, and above all, where the money is going, rather than spending their excess income on tacky cartoon advertising.

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Canada helping Ukraine isn’t rooted in racism Dear Editor,

Re: “Welcome all refugees,” Letters, March 10. Reader Iqbal Ladha asks why Canada is being more receptive to Ukrainian refugees than Syrian and Afghani refugees. He attributes the difference to racism, but there are other reasons that have nothing to do with racism. The first is that Canada was settled mainly by European immigrants. In particular, we had a large influx of Ukrainian immigrants who maintain strong cultural ties with their mother country. There is no comparable Afghani or Syrian community in Canada, either in terms of size or legacy. The second reason is that 45,000 Canadians (including my grandfather) died fighting for freedom in Europe during both world wars, which gives us a strong vested interest in sustaining the freedom of all European countries. We have had no compa-

rable experience in Syria or Afghanistan. Yes, we fought for freedom in Afghanistan, but on a much smaller scale and for people who do not have the same historical and cultural ties to Canada.

The third reason is that Canada is a member of NATO, which is an alliance of western countries whose purpose is to maintain that freedom in Europe. An attack on Ukraine (a nonmember) brings all NATO members, including Canada, perilously close to conﬂict. We have no similar alliance with Syria or Afghanistan. For all these historical, cultural and strategic reasons — none of which are rooted in racism — Canadians feel a particular need to assist displaced Ukrainians. It would actually be very strange if we didn’t. Mr. Ladha might have considered these points before dismissing us as racists.

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Rolex lifted off victims’ wrists Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Two men have had their Rolex watches stolen right off their wrists in recent weeks thanks to “distraction-style robberies,” according to Richmond RCMP. Both incidents happened near No. 3 Road and involved a couple in a car. Last week, Changqing Yu, from Vancouver, told the Richmond News he was walking away from his car which

he had just parked in a lot across from the Brighouse Canada Line station at about 1 p.m. on March 9 when a couple, sitting in a vehicle, called to him and began talking.

about,’ but when I got close, the lady in the passenger seat grabbed my hand tightly and tried to put a necklace in my hand. I told her, ‘No, I don’t want that.’”

Sie said the stolen Rolex GMT-Master watch, known for its ability to display the time in two different time zones simultaneously, wasn’t actually worth a lot of money, but meant a lot to him.

“They were asking me questions in English, but I didn’t understand what they wanted from me,” said Yu in Mandarin, explaining that he doesn’t speak English.

The lady continued to hold onto his hand and began pulling him closer, explained Yu.

“I got it in 1974 when I was visiting Singapore. I travelled through the whole city and picked this one from a watch dealer store.

“I walked closer to their vehicle and replied to them in Mandarin, saying ‘I don’t know what you are talking

“My mind went completely blank at that moment and the next thing I realized my $45,000 Rolex had slipped off my wrist. The man in the driver’s seat quickly stepped on the gas and they ﬂed,” said Yu. Yu said he couldn’t believe something like this could happen — especially in broad daylight.

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Just days after the Richmond News reported the bizarre story, a second man came forward with a remarkably similar story. Liang Sie, 81, contacted the News after reading the report of Changqing Yu. Sie said last month, he was walking near his home on Ryan Road, also near No. 3 Road, when an SUV drove up to him. “A couple was asking me how to get to the hospital. So I moved close to their car to give them directions,” said Sie, recalling that the man was in the driver’s seat while the woman was sitting in the back with a little boy next to her.

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“After giving the directions, the woman pulled out a black plastic bag showing me rings and necklaces. I told them, ‘I didn’t want any of them.’ Then the lady suddenly asked me, ‘What time is it?’ I looked at my watch, and she just slipped my watch off my hand. It happened so fast. And they drove away immediately before I realized what happened.”

“I had been in Canada for more than 40 years, and nothing like this ever happened to me.” Richmond RCMP conﬁrmed they’ve received reports of two robberies where distraction techniques were employed to allegedly steal high-end watches. The incidents are under investigation. “Unfortunately, we have seen these types of distraction-style robberies before. We have previously issued public warnings and general safety messages but clearly the suspects know how to draw in unsuspecting victims,” said Cpl. Adriana O’Malley, Richmond RCMP media relations ofﬁcer. “We want to remind the public to be wary of people who approach you and try to offer you items, such as jewelry, as they may be trying to focus your attention on something else while they steal your belongings. “We recommend that if someone approaches you or calls you over to their vehicle to maintain a safe distance from them, not take anything they are offering, walk away to get yourself to a safe place and report the incident to police.” Anyone who may have information about the incident, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.solvecrime.ca.

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A woman was arrested and charged with drug trafficking in Richmond after she fled police in her vehicle before her dog bit an officer.

marked as Xanax. The female, Armita Mahmoudpour, was then charged with: Flight while pursued by a peace officer; Obstructing a peace officer; Assaulting a peace officer.

According to Richmond RCMP, Mounties attempted to stop a vehicle following an alleged motor vehicle infraction.

In addition, Mahmoudpour has since been charged with possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafﬁcking.

However, the driver initially continued without stopping and the ofﬁcers followed the vehicle and the female driver ultimately pulled over.

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“Every day our ofﬁcers come to work to protect and serve the public, they know there is an inherent risk but they do it to keep our community safe. This situation could have been very different.

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Accident sparks crosswalk appeal Dashcam the safety control is here,” he wrote.

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“I’ve personally had numerous incidents where vehicles speed past me and my children (ages 3 and 7) waiting to cross, and even while crossing. It’s a complaint the city and RCMP have heard numerous times.”

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A Richmond resident has made an urgent appeal for a crosswalk in his neighbourhood to be upgraded, before someone is seriously injured or killed. Ryan Clare reached out to the Richmond News and the City of Richmond after a pedestrian was struck Friday evening by a vehicle at the crosswalk on Westminster Highway at Windsor Court in Hamilton.

ous, but non-life threatening injuries.

Clare said he was saddened but not surprised by the accident, claiming that drivers regularly speed through the crosswalk, resulting in his family having several close calls.

The driver of vehicle, a 52-year-old woman from Richmond, remained on the scene. Alcohol, added police, is not believed to be a factor but the investigation is active and ongoing.

According to Richmond RCMP, the pedestrian — a 20-year old woman from Richmond — sustained seri-

“People drive at 80 km/ hr despite it being adjacent to a park, and several townhouse complexes with kids,”

Clare has requested the city install a pedestrian controlled three-way trafﬁc light.

The spot where the 20-year-old female pedestrian was struck on Westminster Highway on Friday evening. Clare told the News. “I’ve had numerous near misses in the single year my family has lived here. It’s an insane intersection.” In his written plea to city council, Clare pointed out that the crosswalk is poorly lit and has no ﬂashing lights. “This is no excuse for drivers to ignore this crosswalk, but an example of how poor

A spokesperson for the city said it is aware of the crossing and is already in the design stage for a pedestriancontrolled trafﬁc signal at an intersection a few yards from the one in question. That signal is anticipated to be complete in early fall 2022. Police are asking anyone with information on Friday’s incident to contact them at 604-278-1212 and quote ﬁle #2022-6523.

Pre-sale condo buyer puzzled by developer’s silence Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

No calls or emails have been returned to a pre-sale buyer of a yet-to-be-built condo at the stalled Atmosphere development in Richmond City Centre. The project on No. 3 Road has been on hold for almost a year — its building permit from the City of Richmond expired already last September after six months of inactivity. Simon Zheng is wondering what’s happening with the development where he purchased an 800-squarefoot unit in 2019. Despite trying to contact the developer via his realtor and other phone numbers and emails, he has heard nothing. The City of Richmond conﬁrmed a new building permit hasn’t been issued to continue construction. The one that expired in September was for the foundation and underground parking.

Atmosphere, located on No. 3 Road across the street from Lansdowne Shopping Centre, is currently just a large hole, spanning a couple city blocks. Zheng put a down payment of about $120,000 on a two-bedroom unit in the project in 2019, hoping it would provide a home for his parents who plan to move to the Lower Mainland from China. “Every time I drive by that site, that’s like my money in that hole,” Zheng said. He said he looked carefully at the project before buying it and it seemed like they were “pretty sound,” he told the Richmond News. The central location of Atmosphere with shops and services nearby was the ideal location for his parents who don’t drive, Zheng said, and the unit has a second bedroom that could be used by his in-laws when they’re visiting. Atmosphere is owned by Alder-

bridge Way Limited Partnership and the project manager is South Street. The development plan includes an office tower and six residential towers with 824 units of housing, of which 112 will be market rentals and 38 affordable rental units. Judy Tang, a realtor who represents another Atmosphere condo buyer, said she also hasn’t heard anything from the developer in a year. She added that she and the buyer have no idea what’s going on with this project and they are desperate to find out from the developer what its current status is and whether they should move forward with the project or if they should get the deposit back. Tang said she has been visiting the Atmosphere site every week to see the latest construction status, but there isn’t any obvious construction going on. — With files from Nono Shen

captures daredevil pedestrian Alan Campbell

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A bizarre and scary incident at a Richmond bus stop last Friday was caught on dashcam video. The video, posted on Reddit by Richmond resident Mark Simon, shows him driving near Cambie and Shell roads around 4 p.m. when a man suddenly walked out in front of his Honda SUV. Simon, who had his wife and two kids in the vehicle at the time, said he was travelling the speed limit and had just gone through a yellow light approaching a bus stop. For no apparent reason, the man strode abruptly into the path of his car, causing him to slam on the brakes at the last second. The man then glares at or past Simon for a second or two, before walking calmly back onto the sidewalk. Thankfully, the only casualty was the icecream on top of his kids’ cones in the back seat, which came ﬂying off as a result of the abrupt stop. “I used to be a paramedic, so I’ve seen a lot of crazy stuff, but never this,” Simon told the Richmond News.

I don’t think I’d have been able to stop that quickly if I wasn’t doing the speed limit. MARK SIMON

“I don’t think I’d have been able to stop that quickly if I wasn’t doing the speed limit. “I saw him coming to edge of the sidewalk, as if he was looking for the bus. But out of the corner of my eye, I saw him on the edge of the road. “The next thing I knew, he was right in front of me. I managed to slam on the brakes. It was quite a shock.” Simon said the man was cursing loudly when he retreated to the sidewalk, but without making any eye contact with him or his wife. “It was all very strange. My wife and I were so angry. I wanted to get out but wife said the guy didn’t look too well, so we decided just to drive off,” added Simon. Simon said he called the police non-emergency line, but they said there wasn’t much they could do.

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‘Unbalanced’ Chinese reporting: Chiu Eby’s Former Richmond Conservative MP Kenny Chiu is worried the spread of unbalanced news and misinformation from Chinese media will take away from the complete story when it comes to global concerns. Chiu said that, while not all Chinese outlets and radio programs are operating without “an expected level of professionalism” and a balance in commentary and reporting, some stations are “polarizing certain information and news” and not providing the full story of what’s happening. For example, a commentator with AM1320, a Richmondbased Cantonese radio station, recently said Western governments are “robbing Russia and conﬁscating all its assets and wealth from the Russian oli-

garchs,” according to Chiu, who translated a small audio clip that he heard on the radio.

“We know that that is not true because governments are just freezing the assets … and trying to exert pressure on these inﬂuencers to make sure Putin will stop bombing people in Ukraine,” said Chiu. “It pains me to see that the narratives being used by Vladimir Putin are repeated, broadcast or even ampliﬁed and used (by some Chinese people in Canada).” Chiu added some commentary on Chinese media such as AM1320 has been “pro-China and anti-Canada and antiWest.” “I’m afraid that they are becoming more and more of a platform

that repeats and regurgitates and ampliﬁes certain point of views, and they’re not representing the complete Canadian perspectives. I think as media, it’s important for them to present the two sides,” Chiu said.

“The Ukrainian-Russian war, the invasion of the Russians, it’s only a catalyst and only one of the examples that I ﬁnd disturbing as a Canadian of Chinese descent.” Meanwhile, many people on the Chinese forum Vanpeople have begun to worry about their own assets being “taken away” after reading and hearing about the news that “Western governments are taking away the assets of rich Russian people in Western countries.” In a forum post, translated by

the Richmond News, the poster said Chinese people are working hard to make money, to buy a house and make a living.

However, they questioned if their “Chinese assets in Western countries” would be conﬁscated if China also participated in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. “According to a report, the U.K. has already frozen the assets of many Russian oligarchs,” reads the post. “Do you think our assets might be taken away in the end?” Several other forum goers also replied with similar concerns, while others commented that they should not worry because they “are not a billionaire.” — Valerie Leung & Nono Shen/Richmond News

Builder chosen for Steveston centre Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

ing centre, and the new library will be about three times the size of the current one.

An architect and builder have been chosen to design and rebuild the new $90-million Steveston Community Centre and library.

Coun. Harold Steves, Michael Wolfe and then-councillor Kelly Greene opposed the community centre rebuild in 2019, however, because it didn’t include seniors housing.

The 60,000-square-foot facility will be built adjacent to the current community centre on Moncton Street.

Steves has said in the past he got involved with the community centre project because of this promise for seniors housing.

The new community centre portion will be almost 48,000 square feet, about 15,000 square feet larger than the exist-

At the time, city staff proposed looking at an alternative location for seniors housing, namely at 4320 Moncton St. in con-

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library will be replaced with one 12,400 square feet in size.

The city surveyed the public about the new community centre and library via LetsTalkRichmond in March 2021 and held a virtual open house during the same month.

The new community centre will be built just east of the existing one to allow it to stay open during construction.

The Richmond News asked the city for public survey results, but didn’t receive it by deadline. Scott Construction has been chosen as the builder and HDR Architecture will design the rebuild of the Steveston Community Centre and library. The current 4,000-square-foot

The new centre will have two gymnasiums, almost tripling in size with room for spectators. There will also be two ﬁtness rooms — currently there is one — and ﬁve multi-purpose rooms replacing the current three. The kitchen will more than double in size and include space for serving meals. The existing community centre has a squash court and a stage, but these won’t be included in the new building.

housing comments debated Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

What would David Eby say? There was a difference of opinion between Richmond city council members at Monday’s council meeting on what the provincial minister responsible for housing would think about the pace and type of development in the city. At the meeting, Coun. Carol Day wanted to send two development proposals — one in Hamilton and one on Spires Road — back to ask developers to create “better” and higher-density development. But Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said referring the Hamilton project back to staff could cause up to a year in delay in the project that’s been in the works since 2019. In fact, he said, one idea being ﬂoated around, to speed up the supply of housing to combat the housing crisis, is to give “automatic” approval to projects that comply with the city’s Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP), like the proposed development on Smith Crescent in Hamilton. “I think this epitomizes the problem that the province has talked about and if Minister Eby were here, I believe he would tell us to get on with it,” Brodie said. A city staff report is expected in two months to see if more density could be added to the Spires Road area.

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Daycare to open, wait list already closed Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Tiny teacups are laid out on tables, bathrooms are equipped with cloudshaped mirrors, stroller parking is in the hallway and separated play areas have water and climbing features on the third-ﬂoor outdoor play areas — all this in anticipation of welcoming more than 100 children to the new Seedlings Child Care Centre in Richmond’s city core.

Hub, will be opening within a few weeks at the new Paramount building adjacent to the Brighouse Canada Line Station.

But if you haven’t already secured one of the 107 spots, forget about it.

What is needed in the city is “reliable childcare that families know they can rely on and trust,” she added.

Such is the demand for day care spaces in Richmond, even the wait list is closed. Seedlings Child Care Centre, operated by the Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL) and part of the Seedlings Early Childhood Development

The high level of interest for their upcoming childcare services speaks to the high cost of living in Richmond and the need for two parents to work, explained Shannon Crofton, RSCL chief executive director.

Again asking to refer the Spires Road project back to staff to make changes, Day said there should be “creative options” to build a denser project, which could include affordable and market rentals.

“I believe if Minister Eby were here today, he would say, ‘Whoa, hold on, we can do way more housing because you’ve already got density in that area? That’s worth two months,’” Day said. “That’s what Minister Eby would say if he were here tonight.” In an interview with Glacier Media, Eby said he expects new legislation around housing will be introduced sometime after municipal elections are held in October. Coun. Andy Hobbs said he doesn’t want to force

While fees for full-time child care are more than $1,000 per month, they are lowered by the society.

developmental disabilities.

attend another centre.

than deﬁcits for all kids.

But the child care centre welcomes all kids, Crofton said, whether kids need extra support for a developmental disability or not.

For families of children with developmental disabilities, if they choose another child care centre — for convenience, location or because their siblings attend it — RSCL can still support them with special equipment or education.

Through inclusive programs, “our children have become much better at inclusion… and making people feel like they belong,” she added.

Also helping to keep fees down is the fact the city leased the space to RSCL for a nominal $1 a year -– despite its annual market value at $808,500, according to the city.

Instead of having a dedicated number of spots reserved for children with disabilities, the number of children with disabilities in their programs will depend on the individual children and their needs.

And a provincial grant of $350,000 was used to buy furniture and equipment.

Support will go beyond the doors of Seedlings on No. 3 Road.

RSCL serves a thousand Richmond clients from infants to seniors who have

In additin to in-house child care, it supports children with disabilities even if they

The hub includes space for early intervention consultants and their service partner, BC Centre for Ability.

Cowell said they were particularly happy to be able to offer children to children in such a wide age range, which allows “continuity of care,” especially for those kids needing extra support.

Lisa Cowell, RSCL fund manager, pointed out having children with disabilities integrated with “typical” children has more beneﬁts

The facility also includes a multi-purpose room with an industrial kitchen for parentchild activities, meetings or other RSCL programs.

Seedlings will offer infant/ toddler care, child care for children aged three to ﬁve, preschool and before-and after-school care. The new child development hub, 19,000 square feet in size, was built by

‘Rental construction boom’ needed: Wolfe 10

the developer, Keltic, in exchange for added bonus in their Paramount building.

the province to make changes to how municipalities approve housing projects so that the control is “less in our hands”

Hobbs claimed Eby made it “very clear that supply is an issue.” “In his words, we need a construction boom,” he said, adding projects like the Hamilton one “are part of the solution for the affordable housing crisis that we face.” Coun. Michael Wolfe, however, said, yes, a construction boom was needed, but it needed to be a “rental construction boom.” Together, the two projects will add about $770,000 to the city’s affordable housing fund. Both projects passed with Day and Wolfe voting in opposition to both. - with ﬁles from Castanet

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Notice of Public Hearing

City of Richmond

March 21, 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 10077 Location/s:

City-Wide

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

Purpose: To amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the implementation of transportation demand management measures and reduce the requirement for large size loading bays on residential sites. City Contact: Sonali Hingorani, 604-276-4049, Planning and Development Division 2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10288 (RZ 16-731275) Location/s:

6571 and 6591 No. 1 Road

Applicant/s:

0853803 B.C. Ltd. and 1121648 B.C. Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, to permit the development of eight townhouse units with access from No 1 Road. City Contact: Robin Pallett, 604-276-4200, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10288

• 7831 No. 1 Road (includes 7851, 7871, 7891 No. 1 Road and 3851 Blundell Road) • 6031 Blundell Road • 6140 Blundell Road • 8320, 8340, 8360, 8440 Bridgeport Road • 3740 Chatham Street • 3811 Chatham Street • 12191 First Avenue • 6871 Francis Road (includes 6877, 6880, 6887, 6897, 6931, 6971 Lucas Road) • 4460 Garry Street • 7300 Ledway Road • 6600 Lucas Road • 3720 Moncton Street (includes 3740 Moncton Street) • 4151 Regent Street • 8311, 8351 Sea Island Way • 3051 Springﬁeld Drive (includes 3071, 3111, 3151, 3171, 3211, 3231, 3251 Springﬁeld Drive) • 4120 Steveston Highway Applicant/s:

Bylaw 10315

Bylaw 10319

Bylaw 10323

Bylaw 10314 3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAWS 10314, 10315, 10316, 10317, 10318, 10319, 10320, 10321, 10322, 10323, 10324, 10325, 10326, 10351, 10352 20 properties located in the Blundell, Seafair, Steveston areas and the north portion of City Centre; Speciﬁcally:

City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

www.richmond.ca

Steveston Area Plan

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

March 11, 2022 and ending March 21, 2022, by contacting the CITY CONTACT shown above.

City Contact: Kevin Eng, 604-247-4626, Planning and Development Division 7. TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 20-901466)

Bylaw 10316

Bylaw 10320

Bylaw 10324

Bylaw 10352

Location/s:

140 – 11300 No. 5 Road

Applicant/s:

Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada

• 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/ phone-participation.htm

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

TU 20-901466 Bylaw 10317

Bylaw 10321

Bylaw 10325

RTL3

4.OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10328 Location/s:

City Wide

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

Purpose: To include accelerated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, consistent with limiting global average temperature rise to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100. City Contact: Norm Connolly, 604-319-5373, Sustainability and District Energy

Bylaw 10318

Bylaw 10322

Bylaw 10326

5. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000 AND 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10339 Location/s:

City wide

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

Purpose: To provide updated tree protection requirements. City Contact: Gordon Jaggs, 604-247-4910, Planning and Development Division 6. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10344

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• 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 March 11, 2022 and ending March 21, 2022. Participating in the Public Hearing process:

Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for Unit 140 at 11300 No. 5 Road to allow “religious assembly” (limited to a group offering bible study) as a permitted use for three years from the date of issuance.

City of Richmond

Purpose: To establish underlying zoning for 20 properties developed under Land Use Contracts 004, 005, 024, 026, 028, 029, 045, 047, 056, 070, 075, 087, 092, 122, 126 and 128 located in the Blundell, Seafair, Steveston areas and the north portion of City Centre. The existing Land Use Contracts will remain effective and will continue to govern the use and development of the affected properties until their termination date of June 30, 2024, as established in the Local Government Act.

Location/s:

Purpose: To amend public access policies to and along the waterfront contained in the Steveston Area Plan (Section 2.4)

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division

Location/s:

Bylaw 10351

• Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce by 4:00 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Ofﬁce

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How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • 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,

• By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007 • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office

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$1.7 million for school HVAC, envelope upgrades

The province has earmarked about $1.76 million for HVAC and building envelope upgrades for Richmond schools.

The provincial “minor capital” funding, announced this week, however, only had one elementary school, Lord Byng, on its list for ventilation upgrades, in addition to

ﬁve secondary schools, McNair, MacNeill, Cambie, McRoberts and Hugh Boyd.

Just a couple weeks ago, the Richmond Board of Education was debating whether to spend $12 million of its own capital reserves on upgrading ventilation at 17 elementary schools. But Trustee Donna Sargent said, at last month’s board of education meeting, she was concerned other priorities, like buying a site for a school in City Centre and getting seismic upgrades done, won’t get done if part of the capital reserves are spent on ventilation. Furthermore, she said she doubted whether Richmond would be “grandfathered” later, that is, after the school district spends its own reserves on ventilation, it won’t be compensated retroactively if the province later funds ventilation upgrades. The school district’s capital reserve fund — about $26 million — is left over from the sale of Steveston secondary, which was amalgamated with London secondary. The original intention was to use the money to buy a school site in City Centre. “My worry is if we take our reserve and we use it for ventilation, what’s going to happen to those other priorities which we, as a board, committed to doing,” Sargent said at last month’s board meeting, adding “I don’t believe we’ll see reserves like that again.”

It’s not a matter of one or the other, it’s doing the right thing for ventilation now... RICHARD LEE

Both Frank Geyer, executive director of facilities, and Secretary-Treasurer Cindy Wang told the board, however, that seismic upgrades, new school builds and other capital projects get approved by the province based on need, not on how much a school district has in its reserve fund. Trustee Richard Lee said, at the February board meeting, the $12 million should be spent on ventilation to improve health and safety issues facing students and staff now. He said it’s not about choosing ventilation over seismic upgrades. “It’s not a matter of one or the other, it’s doing the right thing for ventilation now, and doing our best in the future to make happen the seismic project no matter whether we have $2 to contribute to the project when the time comes or $2 million,” Lee said. DeBeck elementary, which is one of the school prioritized by the school district for seismic upgrades, as well as Blair elementary, will get building envelope upgrades during the 2022/23 school year. Building envelope projects are done to schools that are suffering damage because of the failure of their outer envelope — these are schools built between 1985 and 2000. A decision from the province on which seismic projects will be funded is expected at a later date. — Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

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Lost engagement ring found in grocery store washroom Alan Campbell

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She was only separated from it for 24 hours or so, but it felt like an eternity to Richmond’s Sarah Mailhot. Last Tuesday, nothing seemed out of the ordinary for Mailhot, who had been doing some grocery shopping at Save-On Foods in Ironwood, a store she doesn’t normally frequent. But later on that day she realized, to her horror, that her prized possession — a relatively new engagement ring — was missing from her finger. Mailhot said the ring was a “symbol” of all that she and her fiancé, Tyler Pitt, had been through to get to this point in their relationship. “With the stress, I couldn’t exactly remember where I might have lost it,” Mailhot told the Richmond News. “I knew I had it on going in the store and did use the washroom there, so that’s where I looked first. I checked the washroom later, but it was gone.

Sarah Mailhot (left) is reunited with her engagement ring, thanks to Charlaine Badock, who found it in a Save-On Foods washroom. Photo submitted “We’ve had to go through a lot of challenges together, not even knowing if we were going to get this far. “There was a lot of emotional attachment to the ring. It was a symbol of our future and the path we are on.” Frantic at the loss, Mailhot quickly posted flyers at the store and alerted Save-On staff about the ring. And on Wednesday afternoon, she got a call from a fellow customer at the store, Charlaine Badock. “She found it in the washroom and wanted to make sure it returned to the rightful owner,” said an ecstatic Mailhot. “I think I took it off to wash my hands. (Charlaine) had went back in on Wednesday and she saw my flyer and called me. “When she called, I was so relieved and shocked; I thought it was lost forever. “It was a massive weight off my shoulders and my heart. It meant the world to me. I was crying on the phone with her. It meant a lot to my fiancé as well; he put a lot of thought into it.”

The pair met up Thursday so Mailhot could be reunited with the ring.

“I also want to thank the staff at the store, they were wonderful,” added Mailhot.

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Do you remember the Skyline Hotel? All those “wonderful” memories and more are recalled on social media when old photos of the famous — and occasionally infamous — hotel are published.

Alan Campbell

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Talk about a storied venue… It seems like, if you ever had reason to frequent the old Skyline Hotel at No. 3 Road and Sea Island Way, you’d never forget it. From being the place to go to get served alcohol while underage to being abandoned for hours in a car as a child, while your dad went inside to drink, the Skyline is not short on colour. And that’s before we even get to the Surf Cabaret club (strip bar AKA the “Richmond Ballet”) behind the hotel and the night child killer Clifford Olson got kicked out for ﬁghting over a game of pool.

The hotel was built in 1956 and was considered Richmond’s ﬁrst “modern” hotel at the time. It was, according to the Friends of the Richmond Archives, renovated and expanded several times during its history, before it was ﬁnally razed in late 2013 to make way for condos. Other memories included the felt-covered bar tables, cashing pay cheques in the hotel and the fact there was, apparently a separate entrance for females and escorts. The hotel also sponsored a baseball team back in the ‘70s, called the Skyliners.

The old Skyline Hotel at No. 3 Road and Sea Island Way was a popular place to go back in the ‘60s and ‘70s, for many reasons, according to Richmondites. City of Richmond Archives, Photograph #1988 18 85

Ukrainian-born student thankful for generous donations

McNair secondary’s Jazz Band won gold this week. Photo submitted

A Ukrainian-born high school student was touched by the kindness and generosity of the Richmond community. Dasha Laptieva, who was born in Ukraine and moved to Canada at the age of six, volunteered with her classmate Isabella Tang at Lansdowne Centre on Mar. 12 and 13, giving out masks and medovik — a Ukrainian honey layer cake.

McNair jazz band strikes festival gold

Over the two days, the pair raised $4,080, all of which will go to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

Dasha Laptieva (seated) and her friends raised $4,080 in donations over the weekend.

There were many heartwarming moments over the two days, said Laptieva. “There was a lady who said she felt touched by what we were doing, and there was a man who made us a sign in calligraphy that said: ‘We stand with you,’ and it was a really pretty and nice gesture,” said Laptieva. The 18-year-old told the Richmond News she is heartbroken at the suffering of her people and the destruction of her homeland, but she is trying to stay positive. “I am angry with the Russian government and military for committing war crimes, hurting innocent children, women and men, destroying hospitals, cathedrals and homes and

spreading disgusting propaganda,” said Laptieva. “I am fearful for the future of my country, but I feel proud to be Ukrainian as the Ukrainian people show how brave they are fighting for freedom.” Laptieva said although her grandparents have managed to flee the conflict, her extended family is still there, including her uncle’s family, who refuse to leave their hometown. —Nono Shen/Richmond News

McNair secondary’s 28-member Jazz Band received a gold at this week’s Vancouver Kiwanis Festival. This ﬁrst-place ﬁnish was three pieces: Just Friends, One and Only Love – which tured soloist AJ Wong – and town Throwdown.

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Music teacher Julie Holden said the adjudicators were “delighted” at how energetic and excited the band was, and “how much they enjoyed playing in their performance.” The adjudicators did a workshop

with the jazz band after the competition, and Holden said they praised the musical ensemble for its willingness to “work hard and incorporate feedback quickly.” “They were very taken with the band’s enthusiasm for music,” she added. The jazz band had a busy week, Holden said, as the competition came after they performed at Cambie secondary Friday and made a recording Tuesday for the school district’s virtual Jazz Nite. —Maria Rantanen/News

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Lacrosse bring home gold, silver medals

Historic third for MacNeill

Richmonds, make the provincials, play in the Arena Bowl and place higher than what we were seeded in.

Alan Campbell

ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

“Throughout our season, we always said, we knew who we are, we know the type of basketball we wanted to play. It’s tough to come out and play after a loss in the semiﬁnals, I’m very proud of the way we ended our season strong.

It has been a season to remember for the MacNeill Ravens AAA boys basketball team. Not only did they ﬁnish third in the provincials over the weekend — the highest ever placing for the school — they managed to achieve every goal they pledged with their coaches at the beginning of the season. “I’m really proud of our team. This group of guys, 1 through 18, share a bond like no other,” said head coach Justin Pe. “They truly enjoy each other’s company and often that shows on the court.” The Ravens were 4th seed going into the B.C.s at the Langley Events Centre last week and they cruised into the semis on Friday night. Unfortunately, they just came up a little short against the top seed St.

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The MacNeill Ravens achieved their highest ever provincials basketball ﬁnish.

“I’m truly honoured to have been on this journey with these group of guys, most of which I’ve been coaching since Grade 9.”

Patrick Celtics, of Vancouver, going down 61-91.

Individual honours went to Grade 12 forward, Everett Swaim, who was awarded with Provincial First Team All Star.

But the boys rallied on Saturday, taking out Duchess Park 68-59 to claim third spot in the province.

Meanwhile, Grade 11 forward Josh Mayan was awarded with Provincial Second Team All Star.

“In the beginning of our season, our coaching staff sat all of our players down and asked them to write their goals for the season,” said Pe.

Other notable players, said Pe, that played a key factor in the Ravens’ success were Grade 12 guards Marco Esteban, Cam Pacheco and Koyo Matsui.

“The common goals were — win

The combined Richmond/Vancouver lacrosse teams competed at the recent B.C. championships. The U18 boys (above) won the tier 2 gold, while the U15 boys (below) took silver in their tier 2 ﬁnal.

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PARK TOWERS 1,625 SF $648,000 PENTHOUSE 1707, 6651 MINORU BLVD ENCLOSED BALCONY, NEW FLOORS, NEW PAINT CORNER UNIT, 3 BIG BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS FACING EAST, 180° CITY VIEW

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2248 E. 19TH AVENUE

5835 MUSGRAVE CRESCENT

Great property with fantastic potential. Located steps from Trout Lake, this one owner Vancouver special features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a legal suite. Buy and hold or develop now. Excellent location just minutes from Commercial Drive and Metrotown Centre.

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 3,000 Sq. Ft.

ON POPULAR DENMAN ST IN VANCOUVER 763 SF, 5/5 STAR RATING ON GOOGLE

Wonderful 4 bedroom, 4 full bathroom family home in desirable Terra Nova. Located on the edge of Terra Nova Park, this one – owner home with many updates also has a games room and den; great for young families! Sunny southern backyard is ideal for those who love to garden. Location close to the dyke, Terra Nova Park and the Richmond Olympic Oval is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors!

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8633 Mowbray Road

#1408 – 1133 Hornby St. Vancouver

#3706 13750 100th Avenue, Surrey

A18 THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

NEW LISTING

$2,499,800

$599,900

#111-8220 Jones Road

Welcome to “Laguna” - the prestigious GATED community built by POLYGON. Well maintained and spacious 2 bedroom + 2 full bath ground floor unit with functional layout. Private & quiet East facing 500+ sq ft patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Laminated flooring throughout and updated stainless appliances. Gas fireplace included in maint fees. Proactive strata with over $1.4 million in CRF. Roof done in 2018. Walking distance to General Currie Elementary, Palmer Secondary, Richmond Centre at No.3 Road, Skytrain and Bus stop. 1 parking and 1 overhead locker included. Pet Friendly and Rentals Allowed. Showings by Appointment: WED & THU, March 16 &17, 4:30-6:30PM ONLY.

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

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5840 Musgrave Crescent

Beautifully maintained, with big square footage is this grand TERRA NOVA home offering 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and an OFFICE! Spacious entryway with vaulted ceilings, awesome ﬂoor plan capturing loads of natural light. Enormous family room with eating area opening onto the kitchen and private, manicured backyard. Enjoy mountain views upstairs. Spacious bedrooms. Updated roof 2012, updated boiler and hot water tank (2018). TRIPLE CAR GARAGE. Tucked on a quiet street in a prestigious neighbourhood with an excellent school catchment (Spul'u'wuks & Burnett). Enjoy easy access to nature and the dyke trail system, shopping at Terra Nova Village, YVR and much more.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

TH1-6900 Pearson Way

Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

#5-7531 No. 1 Road Bright and Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom 1715 square foot townhome with a family room in the well maintained & self-managed Madison Estates in Quilchena. This unit has a South facing fenced yard with patio perfect for BBQing. Extra low strata fees. Close to West Dyke Trail and bus stop. Newer fences, rangehood and laminate ﬂooring. School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Burnett Secondary.

Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

$499,900

#3502-13495 Central Avenue Surrey

3 Civic Plaza – Surreyʼs Iconic Luxury Residence + Civic Plaza Hotel. Spacious East facing 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom unit on 35th floor with large balcony for enjoying the morning sun and UNOBSTRUCTED views. Bright & open floor plan with 9-foot ceiling and extra large floorto-ceiling windows. Geothermal air-conditioning & heating for year round comfort. Kitchen and bathroom features quartz counters, high end millwork cabinets, stainless appliances and separate shower stall & bath tub. Downstairs has concierge, hotel lobby, and on-site restaurant & bar. Steps to Surrey Central Skytrain Station, Central City Mall, SFU, KPU, City Hall, Central Library, Walmart, T&T Supermarket & more. ONE PARKING & ONE LOCKER included. Rentals allowed.

Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

#62-10200 4 Avenue

MANOAH VILLAGE-Excellent value in this super clean 1400+ sq ft Steveston North TOWNHOME featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a den (easily a 4th bdrm). A great place to raise a family, located right across the street from Manoah Steves Elementary. Spread over three levels, this townhome offers one covered carport parking spot and a bonus storage locker and bike room. Ideally located, overlooking the courtyard to the north facing the mountains, with a huge 200 sq ft private sun deck perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Galley kitchem, large living dining room with laminate throughout. Complex roof was updated in 2019. Huge, gated park-like courtyard walking trail, clubhouse with games room and outdoor pool.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$999,000

$1,068,800

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. 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.

$649,800

#507-7373 Westminster Hwy

LOTUS-Terrific 1 bdrm & den (currently a walk in closet) with a fabulous 360 sq ft west facing private patio ideal for outdoor enjoyment. Open plan kitchen with granite counters, gas range, stainless appliances, laminate flooring and huge floor to ceiling windows. Unit faces out onto the lovely rooftop gardens. Geothermal heating and cooling, 1 storage locker and 1 parking. Built by Prestigious Cressey Developments, Lotus is well maintained with an on site caretaker, is pet friendly and allows rentals. Wonderful amenities including indoor pool, hot tub, gym, sauna/steam room and party room. Donʼt miss this great unit..

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$1,799,900

6351 Williams Road

Builder and investor alert. Hereʼs your opportunity to build your dream home, over 3900 sqf. This home sits on a HUGE, rectangular, north/south oriented lot, is almost 9000 sqf and in one of Richmond's most desirable neighbourhoods. This rancher features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The kitchen and bathrooms were recently renovated with modern, quality materials. Great investment property, good condition to live in or rent out. Walking distance to Errington Elementary and Steveston/London Secondary. Book your showing today.

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

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$568,800

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$1,149,000

#302-1226 Hamilton St, Vanc

Yaletown living at its ﬁnest in this sophisticated 2 bed 2 bath condo in GREENWICH PLACE. This home is on the quiet side of the building & has been beautifully updated featuring an open & bright living area, new kitchen with full marbleblock counter top, high-end Fisher Paykel appliances & custom cabinetry. The spacious primary bedroom easily accommodates a king size bed & has a walk in closet, a renovated ensuite with a modern, 2-sink vanity & jetted tub/shower combo. The second bedroom does not have a window but has a glass partition and ample space for both bed & work desk. Convenient access to the sea wall, subway, groceries, restaurants & more. Greenwich Place is a well maintained, boutique building with a small gym & bike room. Pets & Rentals are permitted.

Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

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$998,800

32739 Fraser Crescent Mission

Investors Alert! 6600 sq ft lot zoned for Multi-Unit Duplex (MD465). Designated Attached Multi-Unit Residential within the Ofﬁcial Community Plan. Potential for future development and recommended for High density townhomes or apartment. Check with City for conﬁrmation. Existing townhouses at back. Possible land assembly with neighbouring lots. Major development projects in the area including Maple View Heights Apartments, large scale townhouses, and high rises. Good condition Rancher with 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bath plus a den and rec room downstairs and single car garage. A fantastic holding property with steady investment income. Central downtown location with easy access to highway & shops. This one won't last.

#206-7180 Lindsay Road

#2-4388 Bayview Street

Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

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$1,288,000

#35-10233 RIVER DRIVE RICHMOND

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$1,599,800

Convenient North Richmondʼs Parc Riviera Mews by renowned Dava. 1,404 sf riverfront 3-bedroom 2-½ bath luxury townhome with mountain view & side by side 456 sf garage. Over 100 sf patio leads to walkway to Tait Waterfront Park (6 minutesʼ walk). 9ʼ ceiling & laminate wide plank wood ﬂooring on main. Corner unit providing lots of natural light. Gas cooktop. Geothermal heating & cooling. Stainless steel appliances & quartz counter top. Recreation facilities include swimming pool, large party room & equipped gym. Unit will turn one in April & has been lovingly cared for.

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$728,000

5,499 SQ.FT. CORNER RETAIL UNIT

#404-1438 W. 7TH AVENUE VANCOUVER

$6,988,000

SPACIOUS, 760 sq.ft. 1-bedroom + solarium/den in Fairview's concrete "Diamond Robinson" with mountain views. Enjoy your lifestyle of South Granville shopping, restaurants & galleries; theatre & produce at Granville Island; and walking False Creek's seawall (WalkScore of 96!). Well-kept updates include granite counters, white kitchen & bathroom cabinets, wide plank laminate wood ﬂooring, stainless steel appliances & front-loading washer/dryer. 1 Parking included (inquire for details on 2nd parking space!). Pets (max 50lb dog) & rentals friendly (minimum 6-mth terms); no smoking building.

CRYSTAL MALL 832 SQ.FT. RETAIL $1,288,000

$468,000 #1840-4311 HAZELBRIDGE WAY

RICHMOND

ABERDEEN SQUARE 478 SQ.FT. OFFICE W/VIEW

PRESIDENT PLAZA 836 SQ.FT. OFFICE W/ 3+% NET ROI $555,000

#6125-4000 NO. 3 ROAD RICHMOND

Prestigious Aberdeen Square! Top floor 478 (12ʼ x 40ʼ) SF office. Floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful Fraser River North Arm & sunset views! Approx. $400 strata fee includes Hydro (AC & lighting, etc). Unit was rented out @ 4+% net ROI. Now vacant & freshly painted; shows like new & immediate occupancy possible. At Canada Line skytrain Aberdeen Station & abutting Aberdeen Centre. Zoned ZMU9 ZC27 (mixes retail w/office units) allowing many usages

JAN 19

#502-2528 E. BROADWAY #130-8411 ACKROYD ROAD #150 & 160-2691 VISCOUNT WAY RICHMOND VANCOUVER RICHMOND

#2221-4500 KINGSWAY BURNABY

Famous Crystal Mall in Burnbyʼs Metrotown. Super convenient location/ skytrain station, 832 sq.ft. on 2nd ﬂoor near food court. Great for your own business or investment. Unit is currently used as a beauty/skin care business (since 2002). Flexible possession date.

Best location in high foot-trafﬁc Parker Place II in the heart of Richmond. 439 sqʼ retail unit with 21.6ʼ frontage. 12ʼ Ceiling & AC. Suitable for many businesses & no usage restriction. On bus route, walk to Canada Line, & Aberdeen Centre Mall. Must see to appreciate. High redevelopment potential; great investment while you run your business in this wellknown shopping centre.

FEB 9

#1010-4380 NO. 3 ROAD RICHMOND

Approximate 80ʼ frontage facing No. 3 Road. Prime ground ﬂoor corner 5,499 sq.ft. unit in Parker Place. High ceiling. Bright and spacious. Located in the best area in this busy shopping Mall. Perfect for retail trade & services businesses, western style restaurant or dancing school/sport institute & more. HVAC (Heat, Ventilation & Air-conditioning), newly renovated. Rent-to-own plan available o.a.c. On bus route, walking distance to Canada Line & City Centre. Plenty of parking & ﬂexible operating hours with No. 3 Road exit doors for after mall hours entry. Seize this amazing business & investment opportunities.

FOR LEASE/SALE - PARKER PLACE

$469,800

LW4-4983 IMPERIAL STREET BURNABY

"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). 12' to 14' high ceilings & full 4-piece handicapped washroom. 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. Live work or use the space as the deluxe townhome.

760 SQ.FT. FAIRVIEW BEAUTY NEW LISTING

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8360 NO. 4 ROAD RICHMOND

#6620-8181 CAMBIE ROAD RICHMOND Great investment in the Heart of Richmond at Cambie & No. 3. Rd. 836 sqʼ ofﬁce in prestigious President Plaza. Super location across from Aberdeen Station amongst hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and shopping malls. Existing good long time tenant (in Education) wants to stay & potential net 3+% ROI is achievable.

DEC 11

#1706-8688 HAZELBRIDGE WAY RICHMOND

DEC 6

CLARIDGE HOUSE BY POLYGON (7 UNITS)

FEB 26

3755 CHATHAM STREET RICHMOND (3 UNITS)

A20 THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022

NEW LISTING

$838,000

“OPAL” @ RICHMOND CENTRE 16TH FLOOR - 2 BDRM, 2 BATH

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$948,000

STEVESTON NORTH

$1,998,000

LAND ONLY

$1,950,000

EDGEWATER PARK LARGE 67.5’ X 103’ = 7001 SF LOT LARGE 63'X302'=19,035 SF LOT UPDATED 4 BDRM CORNER UNIT This spotless 2571 SF home in Steveston North offers 5 LARGE LOT 63’ x 302’ = 19,035 SF! Excellent opportunity

Super bright & clean NW corner 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on the 16th floor that’s perfectly situated right next to the heart of Richmond Centre Mall and directly across the street from the Canada Line Brighouse Station! This spacious 906 SF home at the “Opal” offers totally open city views to the north, south and west on the quietest side of the building. Excellent layout with an additional flex / storage area in front of the insuite laundry, an open kitchen, gas stove, granite countertops, SS appliances, floor to ceiling windows, updated laminated flooring, and a large balcony off of the LR. Comes complete with 1 secured parking & 1 locker. All this in a well-run complex that’s just steps to RC Mall, banks, restaurants, skytrain, buses, parks & more. Pets & rentals ok. Don’t miss out!

This newly updated 4 bedroom CORNER unit townhome located in desirable Edgewater Park features totally open exposures to the N, S & W! Located in an excellent quiet location that’s directly across from the greenspace and playground which also has direct access to the Dyke. New renovations include engineered hardwood floors, imported tiles, new paint and carpets on the top floor. This great floor plan with 1428 SF of spacious living even offers a bonus sun-drenched picture window off of the dining room and open views of the Dyke from the master balcony. Other recent updates include stainless steel appliances, maple kitchen, double-glazed windows and custom built-in shelving units. All this in an excellent family-oriented complex that’s close to Seafair Mall, Steveston Village and the Dyke.

bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a fantastic flexible floor plan for in-laws or extended family. The lower level can be a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom self-contained space with 1 full bath. The home has been very well-cared for and features updated hardwood floors, double glazed windows, gas fireplace, 2 year carpets, 220V outlet for electric car charging + much more. All this on a large 67.5’ x 103’ lot =7001 SF in a nice quiet neighborhood close to Diefenbaker Elementary School, Seafair Mall, Steveston Village and everything else West Richmond has to offer.

to build your dream home of up to 4305 square feet including garage on this great property. Zoned AG1 so you can have lots of land at the back of the property for a tennis court, basketball court, mini pitch & putt or to just park extra cars, RV or boat. Just steps to Henry Anderson Elementary and AR MacNeill Secondary School and conveniently located just minutes to Garden City Park, transportation, Walmart Supercentre and all the shops & restaurants at the Central at Garden City mall. Easy access to all highways & bridges into Vancouver.

#1607-7888 Saba Road

#134-3031 Williams Road

10360 Freshwater Drive

6300 No. 4 Road

PRIME TOWNHOME SITE $5,200,000

TOP FLOOR - STEVESTON $538,000

LARGE LOT 85'X298'=25,602 SF LARGE 1 BDRM W/ VAULTED CEILINGS

FANTASTIC townhome site in prime Central Richmond that’s perfectly nestled in between 2 existing townhome complexes by Garden City & Granville Ave! Excellent lot size with an 85’ frontage and 298’ depth that backs onto the school park so future townhomes can even have a view of the North Shore mountains. Located on one of the remaining lots in this section of Granville Avenue, the current 44 year old home that could use some updating has 4 bedrooms, den, 3 full bathrooms & 400 sf coach house at the back of the property. The value is mainly in the rezoning potential of the property into a townhome site that’s within a neighbourhood that’s already been developed on both sides of this property. Just steps to Henry Anderson Elementary & AR MacNeill Secondary and located just seconds to Garden City Park & only minutes to all the conveniences of Central Richmond.

9511 Granville Avenue NEW LISTING

$29/SF

INVEST or BUILD

$1,238,000

5866 SF LOT / BUILD 3009 SF

Fantastic TOP FLOOR 1 bedroom PENTHOUSE located in Steveston’s “Nautic North” with totally open easterly views that overlook the farmland and onto Mount Baker! This super spacious 631 SF home features 12’ vaulted ceilings in the living room, nice white kitchen, cozy gas ﬁreplace, balcony off the living room, insuite laundry, large bonus insuite storage room and 1 secured parking spot. Rentals & 2 pets allowed. All of this in a well-managed strata with a live in caretaker that is just steps to the river, boardwalk, off leash dog park and Steveston Village.

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.

#402-12633 No. 2 Road

3491 Catalina Crescent

NEW LISTING

$28/SF

PRICE REDUCED

$548,000

ONE HARBOUR GREEN by ASPAC

$3,980,000

WATERFRONT 2 BDRM + DEN, 1640 SF

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!

#803-1169 West Cordova St, Van MAR 9

$425,000

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J FOR LEASE – GROUND FLOOR SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL PRIME EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE OFFICES FOR LEASE 200 – 6055 SF

Excellent opportunity to lease prime executive office space in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond at the South Airport Terminal! Premium ground floor corner space with 3376 SF at $30/SF and its own bathrooms at a reasonable rate. Second floor spaces also available at $29/SF. Access to a huge executive-style lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

4360 Agar Drive

GREAT 593 SF OFFICE SPACE INCLUDES 1 PARKING

Excellent opportunity to lease up to 2 levels of ofﬁce space in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond! Great for those who want ﬂexible spaces ranging from 200 SF on the 2nd level, 2100 SF on the ground level or even up to 6055 SF in total at a reasonable cost. Access to a huge executive-style lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are also available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $28/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

Great opportunity to OWN your own brand new, air conditioned 593 SF office space with 1 parking spot in the Class A-Rated office tower at the International Trade Centre in Richmond. This 10th floor office space is rectangular in shape, has no pillars and offers high ceilings and easterly views. Comes with View Smart Windows with 4 shades of tint that can be operated by a phone app. Located next to the new upscale Versante Hotel, Bruno Restaurant & Bar and Sushi Kiwami. Conveniently located by the corner of No. 3 Road & Bridgeport Road that’s just minutes to the Bridgeport Canada Line Station, YVR International Airport and 15 minutes to Downtown Vancouver. Ready for your design ideas.

4380 Agar Drive

#1075-8477 Bridgeport Road

#309-141 W. 13th St, North Van MAR 8

$1,288,000

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9660 Shell Road $1,599,000 Located on the quiet end of Shell Road, this 3 level split is ideal for investors to hold onto and build, for someone to bring their renovation ideas or for builders to build their dream home on this 8473sf lot. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and 2 half baths, double garage with a cute shed in the backyard with potential to be your private park. Close to transit, retail, Ironwood Plaza, Silvercity Riverport Cinemas and restaurants. Catchment: Kingswood Elementary and McNair Secondary. Convenient location to Hwy 99.

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42 – 6123 138 St, Surrey $925,000 Welcome to Panorama Woods by Portrait Homes in Sullivan Station. Make this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome yours. Walk out onto your patio with fenced backyard from the main living level to enjoy year-round. S/S appliances, granite counters with powder on the main and 2 car tandem garage. This desirable complex comes with a clubhouse, exercise room, 2 lounges, guest suite and playground. Close to transit, shopping and parks.

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100 - 11491 7TH AVENUE $899,000 Incredible opportunity to own a 3 bedroom plus den water-view townhome, right in the heart of fabulous Steveston! Main level features kitchen with both an eating area and spacious dining area, along with a large living room with gas fireplace, backing onto your private fenced yard. Three bedrooms up, with option to convert den into a possible fourth bedroom. Tons of in-suite storage throughout. Enjoy stunning sunsets off your master bedroom balcony, overlooking the lagoon and Straight of Georgia. Or relax on your large, private patio deck which backs onto a greenspace, complete with built-in patio deck lighting and serene rock pond. Unbeatable location, just minutes from Garry Point Park and Steveston Village shops and restaurants. Recently voted the best neighbourhood of Metro Vancouver!

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SOLD 4348 Gander Place $1,688,000

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SPRING market is here! Call us to get your property listed and sold in a jiffy. Lovely 4 bedroom END UNIT Townhome #14 - 12333 English Avenue Newly Listed $1,499,000

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#404-9300 PARKSVILLE DRIVE Richmond ~ $598,000

Masters Green located in West Richmond. Concrete high rise rarely available 3 bedrooms. Was completely renovated in 2008 with laminate flooring, granite counter tops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, etc. Very well kept , spacious, comes with one parking, storage. Easy walk to Seafair Shopping Centre, Hugh Boyd School, bus transportation, West Richmond Community Centre etc.

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#1601-8288 SABA ROAD Richmond ~ $2,388,000

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“Chancellor” – A truly rare, one of a kind, ultra-lux SUB-PENTHOUSE (1/2 of the entire floor!), in the heart of downtown Richmond. With a massive 2576 sq ft that rivals any single-storey home, this openconcept layout easily accommodates house-sized furniture. With 4 spacious XL bedrooms, 3 full baths, 3 large functional walk-in closets, 5 balconies, this sundrenched and airy unit is the epitome of true uncompromised luxury. The suit boasts panoramic views of the north shore mountains and vibrant city through 5 generous outdoor balconies for entertainment. Extensively and tastefully renovated, this contemporary style residence features high-end Wolf range, quartz countertop, brand new flooring and paint throughout. Convenience like no other, this unit is steps away from Richmond Centre.

8611 NO. 3 ROAD Richmond ~ $2,888,000 Broadmoor Area big lot 78 by 150 foot lot. Build your dream home. Good for rental and holding property. Renovated kitchen, bathroom, laminate flooring, master bedroom new carpet. Secluded garden with newly built gazebo. 5 minutes to sky train, Richmond Centre, Minoru Park, Community Centre, library. Transit few steps from the house. Nice residential neighborhood.

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IDEAL INVESTMENT 607 6188 No. 3 Road

$648,000 Situated in the heart of Richmond the

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Brighouse Skytrain Station is at your doorstep and bus station around the corner. Shopping and restaurants all within walking distance – you donʼt need a car. Clean contemporary 1 bed and den in Mandarin Residence. Beautiful central garden, gym & playground too.Across the street from Richmond Centre and rentals are allowed. Move in or rent it out.

$799,000

6520 Gainsborough Drive

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2051 Catalina Crescent • $1,580,000

ON THE PARK IN BURKEVILLE! One of a kind custom built 2005 home in this sought after up, and coming community. This great 2/3 bedroom home was built for the current owners needs with a big, bright, and wide open feel. Covered porches on the front and back for those lazy afternoons. Gorgeous solid oak ﬂoors up and down and two wood burning stoves to add to the charm and warmth. Nicely situated along the park with bright open views to the east. You will enjoy the great friendly atmosphere that this neighbourhood has to offer. Call your agent for a private viewing today, and Come Home to Burkeville tomorrow.

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#29-12880 Railway Avenue • $1,320,000

THE PERFECT RANCHER. Located in Steveston South and only a minutes stroll to the waterfront boardwalk. This bright and well kept one level home with attached garage is ideal for the downsizing couple. All principal rooms are very open with vaulted ceilings and lots of windows. The living room will accommodate your house size furniture and has a beautiful gas ﬁreplace to take the chill off. Gleaming engineered hardwood ﬂoors abound. The south facing kitchen, eating area, and family room open onto a big patio and garden and the gorgeous park like setting beyond. A gardener and bird watchers delight. Two generous size bedrooms and recently updated ensuite make for comfortable living. Call your agent to book a viewing.

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The Classic. ALL ON ONE LEVEL. This completely remodelled and stunning home is just what you have been waiting for. Turn key bright property viewing out to the mountains and gorgeous view of Beach Grove golf course. If golf is your thing, or you just want to walk along the beach, this location will not disappoint. Easy walking access to the shops in the town centre as well. All rooms are a generous size and there is a big laundry and storage room with loads of cabinetry. The kitchen and living room are bright and airy for relaxing and entertaining. Or cozy up to the gas ﬁreplace with a book. This rancher size home comes with one secure parking and one storage locker. Extra stalls may be available. Call your agent to make this home.

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Rarely available, this 3 bedroom, family room, 2 full bath, 2 gas fireplace top floor unit is located in "The Empress" one of Richmond's most respected Prestige Complexes! Truly one of a kind and a must for downsizers who still require space.

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF MUNRO, Glynn William June 19, 1950 - March 5, 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Glynn William Munro on March 5, 2022 at the age of 71 in Richmond, BC. He is survived by his loving wife Judy (Ross) married 50 years; daughters Kim (Tristan), Kelly (Ron); granddaughter Mary-Anne; grandsons Christian, Jesse and Keenan. Also, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. He is predeceased by his father H. Ken, sister Sharon, mother Dorothy and brother Ken.

Glynn was a calm, patient man with a heart of gold, who would drop everything to lend a hand to family and friends. His articulate and dry sense of humour would always put a smile on your face in good times and bad.

Tristan Brooke Esson

July 24, 1981 - March 21, 2002 No pen can write, no words can say, The loss we had twenty years ago today, Time may fly, tears may dry, But memories of you, Tristan, will never die. Forever in our hearts, Her Loving Family

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He was lucky to have enjoyed two careers; retiring after 29 years, as an Acting Battalion Chief with the Vancouver Fire Department and, 43 years with the Naval Reserve retiring as a CPO1. He was one of the last Reserve Clearance Divers and was a pioneer for the Port Inspection Diver trade. Glynn was the fifth Naval Reserve Formation (Fleet) Chief from 2007-2010.

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Glynn enjoyed coaching his daughters in softball and loved spending time with his grandchildren. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, camping and lake fishing with family and friends. Glynn and Judy loved traveling and going on cruises. A highlight was a trip to Kenya after retirement.

A Family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If you would like to make a donation in Glynn’s name, please consider the Richmond Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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