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Build the right homes, community will come Eve Edmonds

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Almost the moment we posted our story on housing and changing neighbourhoods it started trending.

That surprised me, not because it isn’t a great story — it is, but because it feels like an old one. (See page 8) About seven years ago, there was a particularly high wave of anxiety regarding older, modest (in other words affordable) homes getting demolished and replaced with three-story mansions — grain elevators as some called them.

At the time, the city blamed “a loophole” that allowed certain properties to be developed far larger than what municipal bylaws allowed.

That loophole was eventually closed, but the deadline was set for some time in the future, which resulted in a rush of applications. And if the application got in on time, developers still had time before they had to

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actually start building.

I’m not sure if this is why we’re seeing so much activity in the cul de sac behind my place. For some time, we seemed immune to the fate of neighbourhoods like the Monds, but now perfectly serviceable homes are falling like dominos and being replaced with grain elevator-types.

And these homes don’t just go up, they also go out, eating up almost every inch of the lot. So much for lawns to absorb and hold moisture during the wet months to help get us through the dry ones, or trees to capture carbon and provide shade in the case of a heat dome.

I’d like to think these kinds of homes will soon peter out, given the closing of that loophole, I remain concerned.

In other words, it doesn’t matter if it’s an “old story” according to some editor, the fact neighbourhoods continue to go through these kinds of massive transformations and something as basic as housing remains unaffordable for so many people -— of course it’s news.

And it’s not just residents who need homes, so do businesses, health providers and convenience stores.

A staff person at the recently closed 7-eleven on No. 1 Road said a huge rent hike was what shut them down, despite their high traffic.

It’s also why a local doctor said many like her may have to call it quits. (That story we’ll feature next week.)

It’s why some busy restaurants on Alexandra Road are saying that, while they survived COVID-19, they may not weather next month’s rent. (Watch for that one online in the next couple of days.)

Point being, this is about more than housing, it’s about building communities.

As I was writing this, a well-timed email landed in my inbox. It was about the Jane’s Walk Festival to be held next week.

I’d never actually heard of the festival, but I’m certainly aware of its namesake.

Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was an activist and urbanist in New York and Toronto.

The walks are based on Jacobs’ idea that “cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody,” according to the email.

Jacobs may be best known for helping stop the Lower Manhattan Expressway in the 1960s. Had she not, there probably would be no Soho or Little Italy in Manhattan — just one big expressway.

But Jacobs’ greatest impact was her ability to spark neighbourhood activism, get people out walking their own neighbourhoods, as our reporter did for our front page story. It’s that sidewalk, pedestrian view that shines a light on the vitality of a community.

While our front page story focuses on problems, we also know Richmond has some gems. The upcoming Jane’s Walks Festival features six different walks, most are in Vancouver, but one is in Steveston.

Still, the fact a story headlined “Who are we building these giant homes for?” starts trending the minute it’s posted is telling.

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Boyd event ‘heart-breaking’: Nixon Don’t paint everyone with the same brush Dear Editor,

Re: “Toxic posts in the name of justice don’t fly,” Opinion, April 29.

Thank you for your recent editorial.

The incident involving the 14-yearold female student and 17-year-old male student on April 21 at Hugh Boyd Secondary is extremely distressing.

It is heart-breaking that this could occur at one of our schools, when our highest aim as a school district is to provide safe, supportive and inclusive environments for our young people to be able to grow, learn and thrive.

In this case, senior staff are working closely with the school administration and Richmond RCMP to ensure appropriate follow-up is occurring, and that all affected are being fully supported.

Like you, I was also disturbed to see some of the comments made on social media in response to the Richmond News story about this incident, and I thank you for reminding us that we need to “walk the talk” and model the

inclusivity and compassion we say we believe in and want to see in our schools and community.

group was presented to the board last week (included in the board agenda package and available online).

It was perhaps unfortunate timing that the report from the school district’s Diversity and Anti-Racism Working Group ended up on the same board meeting agenda as the budget “committee of the whole” last week.

I encourage interested community members to read it, as it outlines the consultation process which was undertaken, and lays out what was heard, with eight key recommendations.

Our current budget deliberations with the community are a priority for the board at the moment.

But this may have overshadowed the reporting out to our community of the important work the district has been doing through its Diversity and AntiRacism (DAR) Working Group.

The working group was established by the board in June 2020, with a mandate to consult with students, staff, families and alumni regarding experiences of racism and marginalization, and to review current district practices and policies to identify priorities for action and to make recommendations.

At the meeting, the board voted to establish a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee to work with staff to move forward on the priorities identified from the consultation.

This committee will function similarly to the SOGI Advisory Committee.

The district’s work in supporting equity, inclusion and diversity is identified as a key priority in the board’s Strategic Plan, and the board is looking forward to seeing the focused action which will flow from the working group recommendations, with input from the new advisory committee.

The final report from the working

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Dear Editor,

Re:”More racism faced here than anywhere,” News, April 28.

As an Asian person, I feel for the Black people and the Black community in Canada and in the U.S. because we have a shared history of being oppressed by colonial powers, being enslaved and discrimination.

During the civil rights movement in the U.S., there was a time when “Yellow Power” and “Black Power” were united, but apparently disagreements arose, and this opportunity to bridge the Black and Asian communities failed.

is dangerous as it paints a picture of an evil Fu Manchu-like caricature lurking in the background committing all manners of evil.

Let’s take a look at the statement “Micro aggressions are most common... the look, the attitude, and the body language.”

These are very non-specific. Many things could have caused a “Look, attitude, or body language” which appeared to offend the complainant.

As a disabled Asian person who has lived in this community for their entire life, I have to say that I have experienced much worse than micro-aggressions.

The notion the community as a whole is anti-Black

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A fake taxi driver and fake passenger in Richmond have managed to trick several people into giving up their debit card.

The Richmond RCMP reported last week seven people had fallen victim to this scheme whereby a fake passenger asks for helping paying for a taxi ride with a debit card.

They reported another victim has come forward this week, bringing the total to eight since April 22.

After helping the passenger by paying for the ride with a debit card, the victim is then handed back a bogus debit card by the fake taxi driver who then proceeds to make hundreds of dollars worth of purchases using the real card.

In all cases, a young man approaches would-be good Samaritans in a busy parking area saying he needs help to pay for a taxi using a debit card, Rich-

The fake driver claims he doesn’t take cash because of COVID-19 and neither does he take credit cards.

When the victim agrees to help, the fake taxi driver says the tap function doesn’t work, so the victim inputs his or her PIN. The fake taxi driver has been using various cars in this scam with a white taxi sign on top.

The fake driver is described as a Fijian or South Asian man in his early 20s, and the fake passenger as a Middle Eastern man also in his early 20s Richmond RCMP Cpl. Ian Henderson said last week this scam appears to be new in Richmond.

Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, quoting file number 2202-10686.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or go online to solvecrime.ca.

Man fined $500K for securities breach eight.

Alan Campbell A man who operated two Richmond financial companies has been fined $500,000 and banned from various financial market activities.

Between 2010 and 2012, Pegasus distributed more than 1,400 bonds totaling approximately $45 million (U.S.) to investors in Taiwan. During that time, Careseng guaranteed repayment of the principal of 447 bonds, totaling approximately US$12.8 million.

Winter Huang (also known as Dong Huang) was the president and director of Pegasus Pharmaceuticals and the director of Careseng Cancer Institute Inc.

The securities were all issued without a prospectus, a formal document that explains the details of an investment and the risks involved.

A British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) panel determined that Huang and the companies illegally distributed securities.

Neither the companies nor the investors qualified for an exemption from the prospectus requirement under the Securities Act. As a result, Huang, Pegasus and Careseng illegally distributed securities.

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As well as banning Huang, the BCSC also prohibited Pegasus and Careseng from trading in or purchasing any securities or derivatives, and from engaging in promotional activities. Pegasus was banned for 10 years and Careseng, which has since been dissolved, for

Huang must resign any position he holds as a director or officer of an issuer or registrant, and is prohibited for engaging in a number of trading activities for at least 10 years.

RCMP to focus on Author turns detective fighting racism Nono Shen

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haps it’s even stronger because there’s no way for them to seek legal redress.”

Richmond city council asked the RCMP to add fighting racism to its list of priorities this year.

Hate incidents don’t meet the threshold of criminality under the Criminal Code of Canada, whereas hate crimes do.

The Richmond RCMP’s suggested work plan for 2022/23 included prioritizing property crime, organized crime, road safety and vulnerable persons.

The RCMP separate these their statistics, for example, 2021, there were 25 hate cidents and 21 hate crimes Richmond.

But Coun. Chak Au pointed out statistics show a rise in hate crimes and incidents in Richmond and suggested this be added as an RCMP priority.

“However, the emotional impact, the psychological impact (of hate incidents) is as much as a hate crime,” Au said.

Acting officer in charge, Supt.

Julie Drotar, noted statistics from 2021 show 61 per cent of the 46 racially motivated hate crimes and incidents in Richmond were against Asians, 19 per cent were against Blacks and 13 per cent were against South Asians and Middle Easterners.

Hate incidents might seem less serious, Au said, “but in terms of the impact on the victims, per-

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The three classifications of hate crimes and incidents are those against race, religion and sexual orientation, Drotar explained to city council, adding the five religious hate crimes/incidents Richmond RCMP were dealing with were all against the Jewish faith.

Council unanimously agreed at last week’s council meeting to add fighting racism as a priority for the RCMP this year.

Recent mail thefts have turned Richmond fiction writer Yilin Wang into a part-time detective.

Earlier this week, Wang, who has been a victim of mail thefts over the past few months, placed a small empty box inside her apartment’s mailbox as bait for thieves.

“I checked it every morning and every night. Tuesday night it was there and then yesterday (Wednesday), I checked and it was gone,” said Wang.

This is one more piece of evidence Wang intends to share with the Richmond RCMP. The Richmond News previously reported multiple packages that were supposed to be delivered to Wang’s apartment mailbox had gone missing over the past few months, including work documents and COVID-19 testing kits she had ordered.

Wang said she has reported

the thefts to the Richmond RCMP, reached out to Canada Post and contacted the building manager as well as the strata management company.

Canada Post never got back to her and the building management company has been slow to respond, she explained.

The police contacted her earlier this week to say they have been trying to obtain video footage from her building’s manager.

In the meantime, Wang visited a nearby post office hoping to rent a mailbox in the short-term, but she was told they had none left to rent.

still ongoing.

“....theft of mail from apartment buildings is not uncommon. As a general rule, police recommend that residents not allow strangers inside the secured lobby of their buildings, and that they check their mail daily,” read an email reply from the RCMP.

... theft of mail from apartment buildings is not uncommon.

The building strata president said they have no comment at this time since the matter is under police investigation.

A spokesperson from Canada Post said customers should RICHMOND RCMP contact them if a parcel is lost or stolen. They also suggested people use Flex Delivery, “Possibly many other people where the package is sent to are dealing with this issue,” the post office of the customer’s said Wang. choice.

Richmond RCMP told the Wang said she is now countNews they couldn’t comment ing on the video footage to further since the investigation is help the police solve the crime.

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It has been more than two months since fire ripped through a Richmond vitamin store.

But there’s still no end in sight to the cleanup for 12 Baskets or for two of its Blundell Centre neighbours.

The store has been closed since the blaze and, according to photos taken by a shopping centre customer, the premises don’t even look as if they have been touched.

Also closed for more than two months due to smoke damage are Blundell Dental Clinic and Return It recycling.

A message on Blundell Dental’s phone number states that much of its equipment will need to be deep-cleaned or even replaced,

adding that it had hoped to reopen after Easter.

12 Baskets’ other neighbour, Liquor Town, is open but has massive gaps in its ceiling, where the recent rainfall has been penetrating.

Richmond Fire-Rescue has completed its investigation and concluded the fire was “electrical” in origin and that the premises have been “turned over to the owner’s insurance representatives and the restoration company.”

The store owner, Christina Liu, told the Richmond News this week the store “was being held under investigation with the landlord’s insurance company.”

However, she said she only found out recently that the unit had been “released” so she wasn’t able to “do anything with the space up until then.”

Liu said she met last week

with the centre’s property manager and hopes to make some progress in the coming weeks, although conceding that she doesn’t really know “what’s going to happen just yet.”

Liu told the News just after the fire in February that her business could be hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket and closed for up to a year.

The fire, said Liu at the time, ravaged her storage area at the back of the store and melted most of the front, retail side, destroying in the process what she believed to be hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of stock.

And given the nature of her business, she said she only had basic insurance coverage.

“We’re not at high-risk so our coverage is minimal. It’s not in the nature of our business to have high coverage,” said Liu at the time.

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A stalled condo project on No. 3 Road is now under court supervision.

Alderbridge Way LP was at BC Supreme Court last week asking the court to oversee a process to find a buyer for the residential and office development.

The financing for Atmosphere, located across the road from Lansdowne Shopping Centre, fell through during the COVID-19 pandemic and the building permits expired more than a year ago after construction ground to a halt.

The ground had been excavated but no buildings have

been built on the site yet.

The city ordered the developer to build a secure fence around the site.

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.

The bid process goes to May 18, according to Alderbridge Way, and they hope to have a final transaction take place in July.

Alderbridge Way LP applied to the B.C. Supreme Court in early April for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act to allow it to restructure its business affairs, rather than having to declare bankruptcy.

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Who are we building these giant homes for in Richmond?

“From the start it felt eerie, few kids were out playing. Few people around. It got much more active right around the time of COVID.”

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Richmond resident Kerry Starchuk looks on at the building site that her formerly quiet cul de sac has become.

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Driving around some neighbourhoods in west and central Richmond, there is, with regularity, something odd.

There is something connecting these quiet, residential streets, yet there is also something conspicuous by its absence.

What connects them is the proliferation of massive homes — some relatively young in age — being torn down and/or rebuilt into even larger properties.

What’s missing is life. People. Families.

Children.

None of the construction taking place, on the face of it, is breaking any zoning or permit rules, they’re just maxing out on the available square footage for that particular neighbourhood, one outdoing the other trying to get an edge in the market.

The end result is streets, avenues and cul de sacs being devoid of human activity, save for the warning from a reversing dump truck, the screech of a circular saw or the pounding of a carpenter’s hammer.

As we drive around the likes of McKay, Broadmoor, Dixon and The Monds — where a price tag of four or five million is the norm — there is one question that comes up, time and time again…just who are these giant homes being built for?

“It’s hard to explain how I feel,” said Kerry Starchuk, a McKay neighbourhood resident of 34 years, when looking around her formerly quiet cul de sac, now a menagerie of water pumps, excavators and fenced-off properties.

“I feel displaced; I feel like I’m not supposed to be here. I walk around here and it’s so strange.

“I think, ‘how come everybody’s left?’

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Starchuk, a community advocate who has shone the spotlight on various issues in Richmond over the years, pointed out that there’s “no continuity” in the rebuilding and design of all these massive, single-family dwellings, many of which appear to have different developers.

“You can’t make friends, because it’s a rotation of houses and homeowners,” added Starchuk.

“In the past, we all knew our neighbours. Today, we have no clue. It’s lifeless.”

“Even some of the newer mansions show sign of decay, because no one is living in them, for at least most of the year.”

In one week alone last month, the City of Richmond issued 15 demolition permits for properties across the city, some in the aforementioned neighbourhoods.

“One by one, the life is being sucked out of these neighbourhoods,” added Starchuk.

“The people that I do see are here for two or three years, perhaps as an investment, then they’re gone. The first signs of real change happened about 2010.

Since the Olympics people started to look at their assessments and sold.”

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Tanner, 42, moved to Richmond in 2018 to be closer to work, but realizes, as he looks out of his window, that he’s “never going to own anything around here.

Indeed, Starchuk’s own assessment of her detached property has gone up almost $1 million in 10 years.

But she doesn’t want to leave the city she’s spent most of her life in or the neighbourhood where her kids grew up.

“This is my home, I’m still very attached to it and the community,” she said.

Teacher saddened by sights Many professional individuals, couples and families in Richmond are slowly coming to terms with the realization they will never own a property locally.

One of them, a teacher called Beau Tanner — a native of Calgary who moved to Vancouver in 2008 and then to Richmond four years ago — noticed straight away something wasn’t quite right when he moved into a rented studio in Broadmoor.

“I went for a walk here around the neighbourhoods, I thought ‘what do all these people do for a job?’

“Then I thought, ‘this is great, how can I get in on this?’ But I came to realize, these people don’t have jobs that I can get.

“These people must be bringing their money from offshore and concentrating it into this community.

“I don’t know. Offshore wealth I guess.

It’s not for people working and living around here,” added Tanner.

Olympian wants change Even Richmond’s own Olympic bronze medalist, Evan Dunfee, contacted the Richmond News recently to express his astonishment as he race-walked around the streets of his native city.

“On one of my regular 16km training walks around west Richmond I decided to take a snapshot in time of all the current construction I saw,” said Dunfee.

“In this one moment, on these few streets, there were over 40 single family homes being replaced with ‘McMansions.’

“These lots are now locked away for 30+ years of unaffordability to the overwhelming majority of Richmond residents.

“Our housing discourse at city hall, in the paper and online does not talk about this enough.”

Dunfee, who has expressed a desire to run for city council in the fall election, said the city needs to be “incentivizing a mix of housing types in every neighbourhood. We used to.”

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City of Richmond

May 16, 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 10001 (RZ 18 829337) Location/s:

3.

8031/8051/8071 No. 2 Road and 5760/5780/5786 Blundell Road

Applicant/s:

Zhao XD Architect Ltd.

Location/s:

4880 Garry Street

Applicant/s:

Doug Loewen

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS2/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/A)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two lots.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone, to permit the development of 25 townhouse dwellings with vehicle access from 8091 No. 2 Road.

City Contact:

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10370 (RZ 21 936277)

City Contact:

Suzanne Smith, 604-276-4138, Planning and Development Division

Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10370

Bylaw 10001

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2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10369 (RZ 21 27633) Location/s:

7420/7440 Langton Road

Applicant/s:

Praise Design & Construction Inc. (Paul Sih)

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single-family lots.

City Contact:

Nathan Andrews, 604-247-4911, Planning and Development Division

BYLAW 10369

RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 10362 Location/s:

Steveston Area Plan

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

Purpose: To introduce design guidelines for patios in the Steveston Area Plan.

City Contact:

Katie Ferland, 604-276-4923, Finance and Corporate Services Division Mark Corrado, 604-204-8673, Community Safety Division

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, commencing May 6, 2022 and ending May 16, 2022, by contacting the CITY CONTACT shown above.

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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 May 6, 2022 and ending May 16, 2022.

Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. Please note that measures will be taken at the Public Hearing to respect physical distancing requirements and adhere to recommended preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. As an alternative to attending in-person, you may register to participate remotely or provide comments in advance of the meeting by emailing cityclerk@richmond.ca. Registration to participate remotely is available 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.

• If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments 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.

• 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.

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It all started in December 2020, when residents around Shell and No. 5 roads woke up to Cheerios and Shreddies sprinkled sporadically across their neighbourhood.

Since then, the quiet street has been engaged in a battle of wits with a “cereal offender.”

Alex Salameh, who has been living in the area for the past seven years, said that Ziploc bags containing the cereal mixture were cut open and dumped along Daniels Road.

Salameh said the cereal would appear every day or every two or three days, and there would always be a couple of bags around the Peace Mennonite Church.

The cereal would usually appear early in the morning and sometimes in the evening, rain or shine, Salameh told the Richmond News. “[The type of cereal] is consistently the same. It’s always the same type of plastic bag. There’s no evidence of the actual brand of cereal box or anything of that nature. It’s just this plastic bag that the materials are poured into,” said Salameh.

On the other side of the

neighbourhood, resident Anna Lam has also seen large bags of cereal showing up once or twice a month. Ironically, there would always be a pile of cereal just under the Block Watch sign.

“So we installed cameras and then we found that there was somebody driving by all the time, and they were just throwing out a bag of cereal to the streets or to the park,” said Lam. Cereal consequences The bizarre event is unsettling some people, especially dog owners, explained Salameh.

“Is this cereal being poisoned? Nobody knows the nature of it... If somebody has a dog and it sniffs and finds a cereal and starts eating it and then they [might] have issues,” he added.

And poisoned cereal is not the only thing the neighbours are concerned about.

“I’ve noticed rats eating the cereal and seagulls and crows. It’s whatever gets to it first, essentially,” said Salameh. He also noticed paper bags and plastic bags being littered in the area.

A Block Watch Captain told the News that a resident has had to contact pest control services to eradicate a rat infestation in their house, while someone else has suffered damage to his car from rodents

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Lam has also noticed an increase in dead rats around the neighbourhood, adding that she has been trying to clean up the cereal whenever she spots some, just in case her dog eats it.

And she is not alone.

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People suspicious of the culprit’s cereal supply even contacted a local church to see whether it gives out cereal in its food packages but were informed that the packages do not include cereal, said the Block Watch Captain.

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Lam and other residents also installed porch cameras to catch the culprit, and they managed to identify the license plate in 2021.

The Block Watch Captain said that people contacted the RCMP non-emergency line and numerous city authorities and were eventually directed to City Bylaws.

City spokesman Clay Adams confirmed that bylaw officers did receive a complaint in May 2021.

“The complainant was able to provide vehicle and licence plate details along with a recording of the driver discarding the bag.

The evidence enabled us to track down the owner and issue a warning letter for illegal dumping of garbage,” said Adams.

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Staffing cuts threatened as school district faces $3.9M shortfall

The number of library technicians at Richmond secondary schools could be cut in half.

And this is just one of the proposed cuts to the Richmond School District staff to make up for a projected $3.9 million shortfall next year.

The unions representing teachers and support staff both came to last week’s board of education meeting, as well as library technicians themselves, to plead with board of education to not make any cuts, saying it will have an impact on classrooms and students.

In fact, CUPE loc. 716 president

Ian Hillman called the proposed budget cuts “shameful.”

Other positions on the chopping block are three career advisors, a school psychologist, two administrative assistants, three teacher-consultants, a speech and language pathologist, a director of instruction — whose salary is

$215,000 — and an educational assistant whose specialty is literacy.

proposing to draw $1.3 million from its reserves to cover the rest of the budget shortfall.

Supplies and services could be cut by about $900,000.

Hillman asked why the board is “paranoid” about drawing more from the reserve fund, projected to be $7.5 million at the end of this year.

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Hillman pointed out CUPE members were cut last year and are being cut again, while a manager is being added, that is, an assistant manager of rentals with a salary of $96,000.

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“Why is the board so paranoid about a rainy day, and not use more of their reserve funds,” he said. “Here we are again, losing CUPE jobs. Your staff morale is low already, this will only increase the

lack of morale. My members are in the classroom, but you’re still cutting them.”

“These cuts are shameful,” he added.

Furthermore, Hillman questioned how the work of library techs will get done when the number of positions are reduced from 10 to five.

“I hope it’s not student volunteers that are doing CUPE work, or

there’s going to be a labour relations problem with that,” he said.

In her report, secretary-treasurer Cindy Wang pointed out ministry funding reflects a “status quo funding structure” with no increase to cover inflation or staffing cost increases bound by contracts.

should be no cuts, rather the board should advocate for more money from the education ministry.

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Not everyone can say they filmed on the rooftop of Vancouver’s BC Place stadium, but a Richmond drone pilot and his brother are definitely boasting this achievement.

Richmond resident Amiel De Guzman is the pilot behind the drone footage in Cirque Du Soleil’s most recent video.

The video showed an aerial view of the popular circus actors and entertainers performing acrobatic moves atop BC Place.

Amiel De Guzman is the pilot behind the drone footage in Cirque Du Soleil’s most recent video.

De Guzman told the Richmond News it was a special moment to be physically on the rooftop of BC Place as not many people are able to access the spot.

“It’s not every day that I get to fly a drone legally over one of B.C.’s most iconic venues,” said De Guzman, adding that it was an “exhilarating experience.”

Timing, he said, is key when filming with a drone and the entertainers knew exactly how and when to pose for the camera,

However, one of them won’t be the traditional Canada Day parade, which has been canned for COVID-19-related safety reasons, according to the Steveston Community Society, which runs the festival along with the City of Richmond.

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However, as exciting as flying a drone can be for him, De Guzman said the opportunity to film for Cirque Du Soleil together with his brother Corim, a full-time videographer, is something he will not forget.

“One day while I was on lunch break at my day job, I quickly searched up Craigslist for drone toys and that’s where I first saw a DJI Phantom 1 drone,” he said.

“It was such a unique opportunity for my brother and me to be able to film together for a big client while showcasing the best views of Vancouver,” said Amie.

“I literally flew it everywhere and whenever I had the chance. That was when I realized that this was something I could enjoy doing while earning money at the

The De Guzman brothers have worked together as a drone and film duo, under the name Aerial Vibe, at every chance they can get.

which made the job easier.

“I only had a small window to work with when I shot the FPV (first person view) drone shots and fortunately, I was able to get the shots needed in the final minute.”

De Guzman, who is a full-time driver license examiner, has been flying drones for

Salmon Festival parade replaced by zones The 75th Steveston Salmon Festival will go ahead this year, with many in-person events.

same time.”

“While the parade has long been an integral component of the event, we’re excited to offer an re-imagined festival experience that can be delivered safely and respects the range of comfort levels in the community and of all the volunteers and staff in returning to in-person events,” said society president Alan Sakai in a statement to the Richmond News.

“Moving away from the parade this year opens up new possibilities in programming that will engage the community for the week leading up to and on July 1.”

Sakai added that applications to participate in this year’s festival program and activities are now open on the event website at stevestonsalmonfest.ca/applications.

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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.

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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.

FOR SALE/LEASE - PARKER PLACE

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$468,000 #1840-4311 HAZELBRIDGE WAY

The GARDENS by Townline! Top floor NW facing quiet corner unit w/mtn views. 885 sq ft . Both bedrooms are away from each other. 2 bths. Quartz kitchen ctr-tops. S/S appliances (gas stove). 11ʼ ceiling & hi-end laminate floor in living & dining area. WIC & spa-like ensuite. 55 sf covered balcony. Secured parking. Amenities: gym, indoor sports court & party room. Walk to Ironwood plaza. Minutes to Silver City entertainment centre & Watermania . A must see!

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 re-development potential; great investment while you run your business in this well-known shopping centre.

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This very well-kept 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom condo has 1046 SF of spacious living and super low maintenance fees. Updates include a gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, laminate flooring, crown mouldings, 2” blinds, upgraded baths and custom paint. Great layout with an insuite laundry room, lots of storage and a large balcony that spans between the LR and the master bedroom.

Excellent for owner occupiers who are 19+ years who will enjoy the great location that’s just across the street from the park, steps to Cambie Plaza, Shoppers Drug Mart, restaurants, banks and super easy access to the airport & Vancouver. Building has also been previously upgraded and rainscreened with vinyl windows, roof and balconies.

#205-11240 Mellis Drive

LAND ONLY

$1,950,000

LARGE 63'X302'=19,035 SF LOT

LARGE LOT 63’ x 302’ = 19,035 SF! Excellent opportunity 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.

6300 No. 4 Road

NEW LISTING

$1,088,000

KERRISDALE CONDO UPDATED 3 BEDROOM + DEN

NEW LISTING

$1,169,000

DETACHED HOUSE 5866 SF LOT / BUILD 3009 SF

BEST PRICED DETACHED HOUSE IN RICHMOND! 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 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.

3491 Catalina Crescent

APPLE GREENE

$519,000

SOUTH FACING 2 BEDROOM

Bright and air-conditioned 1 bedroom condo on the 9th floor with 633 SF of spacious living has an extra wide floor plate that brings in tons of light throught the floor to ceiling windows. Only 1 years old (no GST) and very well kept, this home features high end cabinetry, Miele stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, large walk in closet, insuite laundry, large walk in closet and additional storage areas. Comes complete with 1 parking & 1 locker. Great complex with indoor swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, large courtyard garden. Excellent convenient location just steps to Canada Line Skytrain station, Yaohan Centre, shops, banks, restaurants, buses, the Dyke & super easy access to Vancouver, all bridges and highways. Rentals & pets OK.

#907-3331 No. 3 Road

$498,000

BRIGHT 790 SF CONDO

RENOVATED SOUTH FACING 1 BDRM

#110-8880 No. 1 Road

#303-8751 General Currie Road

NEW LISTING

$599,000

NEW LISTING

$3,790,000

ROBSON STREET, VANCOUVER ONE HARBOUR GREEN by ASPAC AFFORDABLE STUDIO UNIT - TV TOWER 2 WATERFRONT 2 BDRM + DEN, 1640 SF Enjoy urban living at its best in this affordable studio unit at the TV Tower 2 by Concord Pacific

#206-2102 W. 38th Avenue, Vancouver

#706-233 Robson Street, Vancouver

SPACIOUS 5 BEDS, 3 BATHS

JUST LIKE NEW ON 9TH FLOOR AIR CONDITIONED 1 BDRM W/635 SF

Nicely renovated TOP FLOOR, 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with 790 SF of super spacious living in the heart of Richmond! Features a nice wide floor plan with lots of windows that draw light into every room, new laminate floors throughout, gas fireplace with granite surround, white kitchen, new stove & fridge, fresh paint, insuite laundry, ample storage, walk-thru closet & an oversized 140 SF sunny south facing patio off of the living areas. The huge bedroom can even easily accommodate a home office. 1 parking. 1 locker.

All this in a well-run, proactive building with re-piping done 2013, roof 2009, sundeck 2018 and newer lobby. Excellent quiet location that’s close to schools, transit, Minoru Park, shopping and restaurants. Don’t miss this gem!

along Robson Street in downtown Vancouver! This sunny south facing home features has an excellent 496 SF open layout, bonus den, floor to ceiling windows, insuite laundry, walk in closet and even a larger, more desirable 140 SF deck off of the living area. Literally steps to every amenity there is including amazing shopping, award winning dining, sky train, bus stops, Yaletown Park, Pacific Centre Mall, Nordstroms, BC Place, Rogers Arena and Robson Square! Excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer, new homeowner or investor. All this in a well-run concrete hi-rise with 24 hour concierge, gym, yoga studio, hot tub, sauna, steam room, theatre and games rooms. 2 Pets & BBQs allowed.

$1,588,000

$679,000

This popular Apple Greene unit offers 926 SF living area with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Super clean with updated built-in cabinets, stainless steel fridge, hood fan/microwave, dishwasher & laminate hardwood floors. All this in an excellent quite location within the complex with a large bright South facing balcony. Within walking distance to Seafair Mall and a short distance to Steveston Village and a stroll on the Dyke. Great complex with reasonable maintenance fees & a spacious clubhouse with indoor & outdoor pools.

Rarely available! This fantastic 3 bedroom + den at “The Platinum” in the heart of prestigious Kerrisdale is located directly across the street from Point Grey Secondary & Quilchena Elementary. Features 1150 SF of spacious living, 2 side by side parking spots, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, gas stove, new laminate floors throughout, 2 fulll bathrooms, insuite laundry, gas fireplace and 1 locker. All this in a boutique style complex that’s just steps to the park, restaurants, banks, Starbucks, bakeries, buses, Arbutus Greenway / bike route, community centre and all the conveniences of Kerrisdale. Pets and rentals are ok. Don’t miss out on this one!

STEVESTON SOUTH

NEW LISTING

OFFICE SPACE

$548,000

GREAT 593 SF WITH 1 PARKING

This spacious 2240 SF home in Steveston South offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and a fantastic flexible floor plan for in-laws or extended family.

The Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with the kitchen opening onto a large deck overlooking the large back yard. The lower level can be a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom self-contained space with 1 full bath. Additional features include hardwood floors & double glazed windows on a sunny West exposed larger 4739 sf rectangular lot in a quiet cul-de-sac with extra parking just off Williams Road & Railway Ave. Close to Steveston Village and just steps to Westwind Elementary & easy access via greenbelt to McMath Secondary Schools.

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.

11191 Barkentine Place

#1075-8477 Bridgeport Road

STEVESTON NORTH

A17

$2,738,000

CUSTOM BUILT 5+DEN FAM HOME

This custom-built family home offers 5 bedrooms, den and 4.5 bathrooms in an amazing south-facing location that’s directly across from the park and 1 block from the dyke trails. This “Steveston North” 3400 SF home features high vaulted ceilings in the grand entry and living room, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 2 cozy fireplaces, lots of built-in cabinets, bright skylights, large walk-in closets, crown mouldings and radiant floor heat. Super bright and even comes complete with a 1-bedroom nanny / inlaw suite, 3-car garage, security system and built-in vacuum. All this and located on a large 66x108 = 7166 SF landscaped lot in the Steves Elementary & Boyd Secondary school catchment and close to Steveston Village and Seafair Mall.

3331 Springford Avenue

"OPAL" @ RICHMOND CTR $838,000

16TH FLOOR - 2 BDRM, 2 BATH

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!

#1607-7888 Saba Road

OVER $100K IN QUALITY RENOS

$1,399,000

CORNER UNIT WITH SXS GARAGE

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!

This totally renovated 3 bed + den + rec rm T/H has 2.5 baths & SxS double garage. Bright corner unit offers 1530 sf living area w/large picture windows, 9’ ceilings on main & 2 large decks facing North & South. Just fully renovated w/white oak engineered hardwood flrs, imported Italian & Japanese tiles w/Ceasarstone counters. All baths fully tiled from flr to ceiling w/floating vanities, in floor heating & curbless master shower w/seamless glass. The kitchen offers custom Oak cabinets w/recessed lighting, integrated Fisher-Paykel appliances & LG Wash Tower laundry system. The Den, Rec Room/Laundry offers a huge 2 room work space w/separate entry ideal for your home office. Other feats include, BI vacuum, heated towel warmer, Aria custom floor vents, Google Nest door bells & designer light fixtures by Herman Miller, Artemide, Michael Anastassiades. Over $100,000 in renos w/quality finishings & materials can be felt throughout the home.

#803-1169 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

#37-6233 Birch Street

FOR LEASE - GROUND FLR

$29/SF

PRIME EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE

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 allinclusive GROSS lease rates include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

4360 Agar Drive

SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL

$28/SF

OFFICES FOR LEASE 200 – 6055 SF

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.

4380 Agar Drive

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HARBOUR WALK – Brand new, move in ready Penthouse unit just steps away from the water. With two spacious Sky Decks that have perfect views of the mountains.

Thoughtful details include vaulted ceilings, roughed in air conditioning and luxurious upgraded appliance package with sleek modern interior designing. Plenty of amenities in the area including, restaurants, schools, parks, dyke trails and so much more. Enjoy your new home in the heart of Steveston.

HARBOUR WALK – Brand new, move in ready apartment just steps away from the water. One spacious balcony overlooking Fraser River and the marina and another facing North with mountain views. Thoughtful details include vaulted ceilings, roughed in air conditioning and luxurious upgraded appliance package with sleek modern interior designing. Plenty of amenities in the area including, restaurants, schools, parks, dyke trails and so much more. Enjoy your new home in the heart of Steveston.

STEVESTON VILLAGE- New family home built by PACIFIC COASTAL HOMES. This high-quality home has 4 bedrooms, 4 FULL baths and den on the main floor that can be a 5th bedroom. Spacious Master Bedroom has a spa-like ensuite with walk-in closet.

Features double garage that is EV charging ready! The Kitchen features KitchenAid appliances and stone counters. Family room & the dining area opens out to a private east backyard with covered patio & gas BBQ. Catchment schools are Byng and McMath.

Offered at $1,018,800 - Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Offered at $848,800 - Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Offered at $2,198,800 - Dave Van Hoeke 778.388.1965

#203 - 1788 Columbia St

2 BDRM + FLEX room, storage and parking.

Fabulously large wrap around deck/patio QUIET enjoyment, easy walk to shops, Seawall and more.

LISTED $918,000

#401 - 4211 Bayview St

VIEWS, VIEWS and MORE VIEWS! 3 bedroom corner, PLUS DEN. NEWLY LISTED $1,638,000

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#412 - 14100 Riverport Way

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S TH1-6900 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. 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.

Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

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#104-5600 Andrews Road

#5-7531 No. 1 Road

Bright and Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom 1764 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, Seafair Shopping Centre, school and bus stop. Newer fences, hot water tank, clothes washer, rangehood and laminate flooring and 10 years young ROOF. School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Burnett Secondary.

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5622 Hankin Drive

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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 APARTMENTS. 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 2 bedrooms & 1 bath up and kitchen with large eating area.

3 additional rooms in basement. Single car garage. A fantastic holding property with steady rental income. Central downtown location with easy access to highway & shops.

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#302-1226 Hamilton St Vancouver

RE/MAX Westcoast, #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 / Tel: 604.273.2828 / Cell: 604.317.7768 / Fax: 604.284.1581 / Email: patti@pattimartin.com Each office independently owned and operated.

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LINDA LAIT 604.351.3658 Realtor since 1981

NEWLY LISTED - MASTER BEDROOM ON MAIN $1,878,000

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Wheelchair accessible home in quiet culde-sac. 3 bedrooms up or could be 2 and a games room. Newer high efficiency boiler plus other updates over the years.

Lovely southern back garden. Short walk to Garden City Shopping Mall and Elementary School. Quick possession possible.

8711 Myron Court

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ONE SWEET SUITE 208-7220 Lindsay Road

MARINERS VILLAGE

$788,000

PRIME PROPERTY 4 11491 7th Avenue

At just under 700 sq ft this one bedroom/one bath unit affords options for home ownership or investment opportunities. Rentals are allowed.

Good schools within walking distance, transit a short stroll away and pre-paid leasehold building has undergone major upgrades over the past few years. Railway walking trail just steps away that leads to the North & South dykes too. Updated to perfection!

Choice end unit with extra window in popular MARINERS VILLAGE – just steps from the West Dyke, Garry Point Park & Steveston Village. Beautiful warm hardwood floors throughout, vinyl windows, French doors, bright white kitchen and updated bath. East & West patios to enjoy the morning or afternoon sun. Wonderful family friendly complex with grand greenspace, indoor pool & hot tub.

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STEVESTON VILLAGE $2,448,000

$999,000

TERRIFIC TOWNHOME 36-7533 Heather Street

In Adera built HEATHER GREENE. Spotless & smart is this 3 bedroom home. Bright south facing living room with cozy fireplace.

Tasteful laminate flooring, new carpets & freshly painted. ʻGreat Roomʼ concept with open kitchen/dining & living area. Master boasts vaulted ceilings & walk-in closet. Wonderful location with beautiful Paulik Park across the street and just steps to Garden City Mall.

NICER THAN NEW 3240 Hunt Street

Is this spectacular custom home built by renowned ʻTrendsetter Homes Ltdʼ in pristine condition minutes from The Village. This high quality 4 bedroom home is beautiful & bright on a larger southern exposed lot. Designer décor, 9ʼ ceilings, beautiful wainscotting and finishing details. Chefʼs kitchen in the ʻGreat Roomʼ is amazing as is the Master Suite & Bath. Tons of storage. Simply stunning…..

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Simply Breathtaking! This executive penthouse with 1989sf of luxury living in Imperial Grand is a pure gem that is rare. This sophisticated condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a sun-filled den enjoys unobstructed N, W and S views of YVR airport, the Gulf Islands, Georgia Strait and the Northshore mountains. From this secured elevator floor, enter through the double doors to a marble-tiled entrance where your eyes are drawn to the grand vaulted ceiling with skylights in the living area. Floor to ceiling windows throughout, crown mouldings, gas f/p, granite countertops, 2 balconies, large laundry area with 2 h/w tanks, 1 large storage locker and 4, yes, 4 PARKING STALLS. The Imperial Club amenities incl. billiard room, gym, large hot tub, sauna, kitchen, media room, library and lounge.

All in the heart of Richmond-steps to Minoru library, ice arena, aquatic centre, track, fitness centre, Centre for Active Living, Richmond Ctr Mall, restaurants, Canada Line and transit outside the front building.

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3371 Springthorne Crescent $1,787,000 First time on the market in the Springs in Steveston North area! This rectangular 6000sf lot sits on a quiet street in a fantastic location.

Bring your design ideas to this 2120sf home, ideal for a family, multigenerations, investors or builders. 3 bedrooms up plus family room, 1 bedroom & flex below that could be used as a bedroom or turn into a full laundry room. Also, 3 bathrooms. Enjoy & soak up the sun on the south-facing 25’5 x 4’1 balcony in the front. The large private fenced backyard is perfect for young children to play in, for gardeners with raised garden beds and entertaining. Close to transit, the west dyke, Garry Point Park, Steveston Village. Catchment includes Manoah Steves and Hugh Boyd. McMath for French Immersion.

42 – 6123 138 St, Surrey $899,000 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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8611 NO. 3 ROAD Richmond ~ $2,888,000

Broadmoor Area big lot 78 by 150 foot lot. Build your dream home.

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SIBA, Thomas June 19, 1948 - April 22, 2022 Well-known community leader, newspaper man, husband, father and grandad, Tom Siba died peacefully on April 22. His last years had been impacted by dementia.

Tom was predeceased by his parents Mary Schneider and Thomas Siba, brother Frank Siba and sisters Rose Marie Dobson and Anne Beesinger.

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He is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years Kathleen, son David (Cheryl), grandsons Cohen and Lucas, daughter Heather, brother Ed Schneider (Susan), as well as in-laws, nieces and nephews across Canada.

His working career started with Arthur Anderson and Company in Winnipeg and he was transferred to Vancouver in 1974. There he met Kathleen and on their first date they danced to “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” which became their song. The couple lived in Campbell River and Port Hardy before moving to Tsawwassen, where Tom joined Madison Group in 1978. Until his retirement, he remained part of that company which acquired a myriad of businesses, including newspapers, over the next several decades.

Tom is remembered as a man who worked hard for his family and community.

Welcoming two grandsons into his life, Tom enjoyed White Spot milkshakes with them, laughing at the antics of Cohen from the time of his birth in 2018 and sharing his dry wit with teen Lucas during family visits. He also enjoyed a glass of local Four Winds beer or Crown Royal and cigar with friends. He loved the water; whether on his sailboat, aboard a cruise ship exploring the world or at his vacation home in Turks and Caicos. As a couple or a family with David and Heather, the Sibas visited many parts of the world. An avid reader, that interest started early in life when he especially loved to read his brother’s history books.

A resident of Tsawwassen for 44 years, Tom volunteered for many community and professional organizations, often taking a leadership role or serving in any capacity required.

They include The Rotary Club of Ladner, Scouts Canada District president 1993-97, Reach Child and Development Society and Reach Foundation, Delta Community Foundation, Ladner and Tsawwassen Business Associations, Delta Heritage Museum and Lower Mainland Better Business Bureau. Both Tom and Kathleen were welcome at fundraisers where they enthusiastically bid on numerous silent auction items.

Tom spent 25 years in the community newspaper industry, running several Lower Mainland newspapers and publications for Glacier Media and specifically as publisher of Delta Optimist for 15+ years. It is only fitting he was also involved provincially and nationally, as a BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association Director for many years and as a BC Director on Canadian Community Newspapers Association Board. He served as BCY President in 1991-92.

The family is grateful to the staff at Delta View Care Centre, where Tom lived out the final time of his life.

Two Celebrations of Life will be held; first at the Coast Tsawwassen, 1665 - 56th St, in Tsawwassen, B.C., on Friday, May 27th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, and a second in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel, Sunday, June 26 from 2:00-4:00pm.

Please RSVP to: sibakathleen@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, Tom’s family asks that donations be made to either Reach Child and Youth Development, reachdevelopment.org; Delta Community Foundation, deltafoundation.org; or Backpack Buddies, backpackbuddies.ca

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Tom left a treasure for his family with a detailed essay about his early life. He and his siblings were raised by their mother who earned a living running a boarding house and cleaning homes. He remembered summer visits to his grandparents’ farm outside the city.

As a young boy, a friend with more money used to buy him milkshakes, leading to a life-long love of the drink. Tom was frequently top of his class in elementary school and academics came easy to him. He couldn’t skate so he joined a hockey team and played goal. Not many people wanted that position so he was able to compete for several years at it. Like many youngsters, his first job was delivering newspapers and his routes provided money to eventually finance his way through university which he called “the golden years.” It was there while pursuing his degree that he met the Commerce Vigilantes. The 12 friends had a 20th reunion in 1990 and had planned a 50th in Las Vegas in 2020 that was cancelled due to COVID.

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