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CHARGIN’ UP As gas prices soar to record levels, so does the demand across Richmond for electric vehicles and the charging stations needed to power them. The News looks at the shortage of EVs and the city’s bid to increase stations.

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How much ink should bad ideas get?

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“What are we supposed to do with all this pain and all this anger?”

It’s a tough question — tough to hear and even tougher to answer. It was the question posed by a family member of one of the 10 people fatally shot in Buffalo last week.

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the news of the 18-year-old man who reportedly drove three hours, seeking out a Black area of town to target a grocery store frequented predominantly by Black people.

He did this, according to reports, because he believes in the “white replacement theory,” the idea that white people are being replaced by immigrants and people of colour.

It’s an idea some hard right politicians and pundits have espoused as they’ve accused U.S. Democrats of allowing a bunch of “undocumented immigrants”

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into the country with the promise to vote for them, thus supplanting the power of white votes.

It’s easier to say “undocumented immigrants” than “Black people” or “poor people” but those who hear the dog whistle know what’s meant.

Black and poor communities have historically had low voter turnouts. If that changes, the power of the white, wealthy vote is lessened.

Granted, this young man was probably not calculating voter demographics when he did what he did — but others were.

A young man’s decision to murder is his alone, but “the people who curate the hate,” as Crump said, played a role in shaping his actions.

I agree with Crump, but it raises a question that us in the media have been grappling with, particularly since the pandemic — how much exposure to give views that don’t just make us uncomfortable, but in some instances we find repugnant or possibly dangerous.

This is not a new debate. In fact, it’s the essence of John Milton’s pamphlet to the English parliament in 1644.

In defence of free speech, Milton makes the argument that sunlight disinfects, that bringing ideas, even really bad ones, into the light of public discourse allows them to be exposed for what they are.

Ben Crump, the lawyer of the family who posed the question about pain and anger, recognized that fact when he called out cable news commentators who stoke white resentment, politicians who capitalize on it and the fringe websites that give it a platform, as reported in the Buffalo News, following a news conference held by Crump and the family.

Even though Milton hadn’t heard about the “dark web,” he warned of the power of falsehoods taking hold and running rampant when kept underground.

“Even though they did not pull the trigger, they did load the gun,” said Crump.

Clearly, the white replacement theory has not just been circulating but gaining

potency in some dark circles, while many of us hadn’t even heard of it.

Similarly, who had heard of incel before a man went careening through downtown Toronto in 2020 mowing down as many women as he could find.

It turns out incel, which stands for involuntary celibate, is an online network of men who blame women for their own lack of sex and romance.

Crump is right, we need to call out those “who curate hate,” but calling out is not necessarily censoring.

This isn’t to say anything goes. And I genuinely worry about giving oxygen to ideas that really should wither and die.

But the question is not whether certain ideas should be censored, but whether censorship works or backfires.

I don’t have the answer, but I’m looking because it’s incumbent on all of us to do what we can to answer a family that so legitimately asks, “What are we supposed to do with all this pain and all this anger?”

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Why are walk signals changed?

Dear Editor,

For as long as I can remember, due to the high amount of pedestrian traffic, busy city areas generally had pedestrian signals that automatically came on without needing to press a button.

For some reason, Richmond is removing these all over the city.

I asked the Department of Public Works why, and the reason was ridiculous: “Pedestrian signals as you describe lead to inefficient traffic flow.”

Is this the 1960s? Are we still building the Chinatown Freeway?

In this day and age, with the whole Vision Zero thing in mind, why is the City of Richmond actively prioritizing motor vehicles in the City Centre?

Perhaps it could be justified if it was in a typical suburb with low pedestrian traffic.

But, no.

The intersections that they have recently removed include outside SkyTrain stations, a couple near busy secondary schools and recreation centres, and one beside an assisted living home where there are seniors crossing throughout the day.

To the readers, if you do not agree with the deprioritization of pedestrian traffic, I implore you to contact the City of Richmond by email at trafsig@richmond. ca or to send snail mail to Traffic Management Centre, 6911 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, B.C. V6Y 2C1.

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E-scooters a ‘menace’ Dear Editor,

the bike lanes since they are electric and makes no sound at all.

Re: “(Video) E-scooters now available to rent in Richmond,” Online, May 5.

I’ve personally witness one rider hopping on and off the sidewalk, crossing the street in the opposite direction and doing a U-turn on a busy street like Blundell.

I am appalled at the recent decision by the City of Richmond to allow the rental of e-scooters throughout Richmond.

There’s simply no place for these reckless speeders. They are a menace to the road and should be banned or ticketed.

While I think the e-bikes rentals are a good idea, the e-scooters are a different contraption altogether.

I see too many of these in the city, mainly riding on sidewalks taking up pesdestrian space.

They sometimes may slow down so pedestrians give way to them, or sometimes they hop off the curve and jump on to the road, causing problems on the street for vehicle drivers.

Lime e-scooters are now available for rent in Richmond.

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They also speed past unsuspecting manual bikes in

They can go as fast as 25 km/h and there’s even one selling on Facebook which boasts to go 90 km/h!

It’s insane the damage they can cause to others or even to the rider himself!

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A serial rapist from Richmond has lost his appeal against his indefinite prison sentence.

Novid Dadmand, now 36, was given the term four years ago when he was found guilty of sexually assaulting five women after posing as a modelling agent.

During his trial, the court heard how Dadmand — described by a judge as “predatory and remorseless” — manipulated, intoxicated and/or drugged the women leading up to his crimes, which started in 2012.

Two of the victims were unconscious when he had intercourse with them — attacks that he taped on video and recordings of which were subsequently seized by police.

Indeed, when Dadmand appealed his convictions and dangerous offender designation last year, it came to light that he had inflicted sexual assaults on four more female victims.

Nonetheless, he took his case against his indefinite sentence to the BC Court of Appeal in April of this year, citing “errors” with the judge’s decision.

Dadmand’s lawyer claimed that the judge “failed to consider all relevant principles of sentencing” and failed to consider that Dadmand’s risk of “re-offending may reduce with age.”

However, the appeal court judges dismissed the appeal, stating that Dadmand’s legal team had not “established errors of law or unreasonable findings of fact.”

The original sentencing judge had noted that Dadmand had shown “repeated failures to control his sexual impulses” and that there was a “likelihood of causing injury, pain or other evil, including psychological harm, to other persons through a failure

in the future to control his sexual impulses.”

He added that Dadmand “constitutes a threat to the life, safety, physical or mental well-being of other persons” and that an in- Novid Dadmand determinate jail sentence was the only way to “adequately protect the public.”

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The trial six years ago heard how Dadmand was born in Italy and immigrated to Richmond as a child.

He graduated high school in 2002 and received a criminology degree at Simon Fraser University in 2010.

In the midst of his known crimes, which began in 2012, he was pursuing an education degree.

He reported to court he was a poor retail employee, bouncing from job to job.

The News understands at one time he lived on No. 2 Road and once worked at the nearby Rogers Video.

During his 2016 trial, Dadmand’s counsel claimed several of the victims understood the nature of the sexual activities as being part of the auditions, which included the possibility of pornographic work.

They argued that while the accused’s actions may have been immoral, they were not illegal because the victims consented.

The trial heard how Dadmand persuaded one of his victims to do an audition and picked her up at the Richmond-Brighouse Canada Line station and drove her to his home, saying his studio was not available.

At the home and during the course of an “audition,” he touched her sexually.

Body of missing man found The body of a man missing since February was found last Thursday.

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Richmond RCMP confirmed that the body is that of 56-year-old Edmund Kovlaske.

Police said the BC Coroners Service has been called and is investigating the man’s death.

Kovlaske was last seen on Feb. 20 and was reported missing on Feb. 25.

However, the RCMP, added that “no further information will be provided at this time.”

“Although a full determination has yet to be made, RCMP do not believe that criminality was involved in the man’s

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Don’t beat up ride-hailing passengers: Councillor There are several illegal ride-hailing services operating in Richmond, like Raccoon Go and UDI-X.

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A suggestion by Richmond city councillor to ask the province to fine passengers using illegal ride-hailing services didn’t receive much support at the community safety table.

Coun. Carol Day put the motion forward at a recent community safety meeting, but other councillors didn’t feel going after passengers was the right tack. Rather, they said there should be better enforcement and more accountability from the airport, where many of these rides are being hailed from.

Coun. Bill McNulty said he felt the focus should be on illegal drivers — not passengers — but he also said enforcement of illegal ride-hailing should be “more direct and forceful.”

“We’re beating up on the passenger — that’s not the person we need to beat up on,” McNulty said.

Legal ride-hailing services need to get a permit from the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) and drivers need to follow regulations such as having a Class 4 licence and undergoing a vulnerablepersons criminal record check.

The PTB has a list of approved ride-hailing services on its website.

Mark Corrado, director of community bylaws and licencing with the city, said fining passengers would require a legislative change at the provincial level.

agree with going after the “victims,” that is, the passengers.

Furthermore, he said many of those using illegal ride-hailing services are tourists, international students or other foreigners, and their recourse to fight a ticket would be limited.

We’re beating up on the passenger — that’s not the person we need to beat up on.

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Coun. Andy Hobbs said, while illegal ride-hailing is a “serious issue,” he didn’t

“The ability of them to contest (tickets) gets problematic,” Hobbs said.

Coun. Alexa Loo pointed out Vancouver International Airport has a “vetting process” for businesses that operate out of the airport.

She suggested the city work through its YVR liaison to highlight the issue.

“Ask what they’re doing about people running businesses at YVR without YVR’s permission — I think they need to also look at this,” Loo said, adding the airport needs to en-

Condo buyers lose bid to freeze developer’s profits

missions from any of the 37 buyers for the purpose of the injunction.

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Pre-sale buyers at the Alfa tower in the city centre are suing the developer for alleged lost investment.

A group of pre-sale condo owners in Richmond has lost its bid to stop a developer distributing profits from a new 15-storey, city centre tower.

A total of 37 former pre-sale owners from the Alfa development on Buswell Street and Anderson Road are suing Anderson Square Holdings after it terminated their contracts in 2019.

The buyers — many of whom paid deposits of around $40,000 — claimed they’ve lost out on other investment opportunities and want the developer to recompence them the difference in value between the contract price and “fair market value of the development.”

One of them told the Richmond News in 2019 that her deposit in 2015 was for an 800-square-foot condo, which was set to cost around $500,000 at the time.

They all had their deposits returned, plus interest, but in their lawsuit, they allege the developer deliberately stalled on the project to get out of the pre-sale contracts.

In a BC Supreme Court decision published last Friday, Judge Nigel Kent dismissed the buyers’ application citing, amongst other things, a lack of supporting evidence.

The buyers further claimed the termination then allowed the developer to later re-market the units at a new, highly-inflated rate.

The judge, in essence, criticized the submissions from both sides, noting that the affidavits submitted by a husband of one of the buyers and from one of the developers, Sunny Ho, were “impersonal” and full of “lawyer speak,” mainly sewn together with “cuts and pastes.”

They sought an injunction preventing the developer — one of whom is failed Richmond city council candidate Sunny Ho — from distributing any profits when the tower is finally completed.

He also highlighted the fact that there were no actual sub-

“…the Court knows nothing about them, although plaintiffs’ counsel has advised some of them are non-residents in Canada. The Court knows nothing of their intentions or expectations regarding the pre-sale contracts they negotiated,” wrote the judge.

He went on to state that none of the plaintiffs “have offered any damages undertaking of a sort” as is usually the case with such an injunction request.

Anderson Square Holding had previously claimed it terminated the original pre-sale contracts because it was being sued by its contractor, Scott Construction, for $4.6 million causing an “uncertain business environment.”

Anderson also cited, as a reason for ending the contract, the fact the project couldn’t be completed by September 30, 2019, a date agreed in the pre-sale.

sure it’s a safe place.

“We want to make sure the integrity of our airport is maintained,” Loo added.

Day said her motion was to simply ask whether it’s possible for the province to look into fining passengers.

“My worry is that is that something, a nightmare could happen,” Day said, adding, “I’m worried about things like rape and burglary. We have to do everything we can to protect the public and just putting this forward to the Passenger Transportation Branch at least lets them know what’s happening here in Richmond.”

The motion was seconded by Coun.

Harold Steves, but it was defeated by the committee.

However, the committee did support sending a letter to the province and the PTB to look at penalties and create an education campaign.

A further referral, suggested by Loo, to reach out to the YVR liaison was also supported by the committee.

Port prepares land for warehouses Alan Campbell

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You may have noticed a lot of activity recently on a large swath of land at the corner of Steveston Highway and No. 6 Road.

Well, it’s down to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, which is in the process of preparing the ground for “potential future development,” to support “growing trade through the Port of Vancouver and regional and national supply chains.”

A port spokesperson told the Richmond News that the federal authority anticipates “this parcel will eventually be used in the logistics/warehousing sector or for other trade-enabling purposes.

“The port authority is federally mandated to enable trade through the Port of Vancouver.”

The port acquired the land — on the northwest corner of the intersection — back in 2015.

It had been protected in the province’s Agricultural land Reserve (ALR) since its inception in 1973, before it was pulled from the ALR in 1990, via an application made two years earlier.

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Connecting Community: Pipes are really about people the area. On the Springfield project, Butler looked for opportunities to engage with residents and raise awareness about water infrastructure and why it is important. He chats with people walking by the work site, and he spoke to the principal at a nearby school to invite classes to drop by to see the work underway. About five classes took him up on his offer, and Butler not only talked to them about the work underway, he used it as an opportunity to teach them about water conservation.

There’s a lot more to replacing water pipes than you’d think. It turns out, pipes are really about people. People who enjoy safe, reliable water.

People in the community who share an interest in the project and the people on the City of Richmond Public Works crew who put people first.

“I explain the water cycle, how much water there is on earth, and how little of it is water we can drink,” says Butler. “It’s a lot of work to get the water we enjoy daily, and I ask them to do their part to conserve water, like turning the water off while brushing their teeth.”

Butler’s crew also puts people first by assessing how their work will affect residents. One example “Putting water pipes in the ground and hooking is when he noticed that the place the surveyors them up to homes is just part of what goes had marked for a hydrant would displace a on when the City upgrades its watermain recently planted apple tree, Butler approached the infrastructure,” says Jason Butler, a water crew property owner and asked if it would okay to shift supervisor on a recent project in Springfield. “It’s an opportunity to raise awareness about the City’s it over a bit to save the tree. investment and why it’s important.”

“The resident’s son was there and was very worried about the apple tree being hurt by the As crews work to install new pipes in the community, they focus on more than just the task hydrant, so they were happy to see it moved,” says Butler. “We want to make the area better than at hand. They recognize (and emphasize) the importance of safe, reliable water, and the critical when we got there, so we look for ways to do that beyond the project itself, like fixing sidewalks and need to support a sustainable water supply to helping residents.” protect this limited and highly valuable resource.

They take pride in their work, and they keep the Ultimately, what they do is truly public works. They bigger picture in mind: the people who connect to don’t just connect pipes, they the system. connect with people. And the end result is about more than just Communication is key. In addition to sending a safe, reliable drinking water. It’s letter to affected residents, the crew takes it a about building community. step further to connect in person with people in

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Demand for EVs, charging stations soars It’s been busy at the Richmond Auto Mall — at least at certain counters.

places. Currently, there are 51 stations available for public use, and the city plans to increase that to 58 by next year.

With sky-high gas prices, more shoppers are lining up for EVs and fuel-efficient vehicles.

They’ve also been adding chargers for city-owned vehicles as they expand their electric fleet.

Charlee Daniel was one of them. She recently ditched her gas guzzler for a used Tesla from Richmond Auto Mall after waking up to see prices at the pump hit $2.17 per litre. This week, that number jumped to $2.33 in Richmond.

But, along with installing chargers around the city, EV car advocate John Roston thinks the city should require existing strata buildings to install them, saying the lack of home charging options is the “biggest single obstacle” for using EVs.

“I love my electric car — no doubt about it,” said Daniel.

Her used 2020 Tesla Model 3 cost her almost $63,000, but Daniel said she’s already recouped the extra cost by saving the $60/week she was spending on gas. Now she spends less than $6.50/week on electricity.

Gas prices hit $2.33 this week in Richmond.

Valerie Leung photo 70 used Teslas in its inventory.

The high oil prices are largely being blamed on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“Electric cars are so hot right now. Everyone wants one.”

“Since gas prices are high, people are asking, ‘Why would I pay so much for a gas car when I can switch to electric and save money,” said Gurvir Grewal, a salesperson with Nissan, which, along with its own models of electric cars such as Leaf, has about

But as the entrenched fossil-fuel car culture shifts to a more sustainable model — of hybrids and EVs — the need for more infrastructure to support this change is also growing.

EV chargers needed

The City of Richmond has been installing EV chargers in public

“Richmond has done little to require charging in existing strata buildings,” he said.

Furthermore, he doesn’t think the chargers being installed around the city are “the right type.”

He pointed out most of the 52 public chargers are level-two chargers that are good for home use — only three are level-three chargers. (The higher the charging level, the faster the charging speed.)

“What we really need for public charging stations are level three,” he added.

Level-two chargers are the most common and can be installed at home or in public locations. They

can top off most EVs from empty within 4.5 hours.

Interest also grows in used cars

Level-three chargers can recharge most EVs to at least 80 per cent in about half an hour.

It’s not just the electric car market that is booming. Used cars are also in high demand, said Grewal with Nissan.

According to a report going to city council’s public works committee this week, the need for public charging stations is “growing at a faster pace than anticipated.”

In fact, usage at public chargers in Richmond went up by 34 per cent in the first three months of 2022. However, the city only plans to increase the number of public charging stations by seven.

They will be located at Richmond City Hall, Richmond Animal Shelter and Capstan Park.

Meanwhile the city will increase the number of stations for cityowned vehicles by 57 for a total of 81 charging stations.

With EV charging demand growing, so is the need for money to support it.

A five-year, $1.5 million budget for Foreseeson Technology to maintain the city-owned EV chargers, approved two years ago, apparently isn’t enough to meet growing demand. City council will consider increasing this contract to $3.8 million.

“There are no new cars being produced right now because of the automotive microchip shortage. So, the used car market suddenly got hot,” he explained.

The combination of supply chain issues, pent-up demand and low vehicle inventory mean the waiting list is growing longer.

Months ago, clients were told it would be a three- to four-month wait to get a new electric car.

Now the wait is more like eight to 10 months, said Grewal.

Regardless of the wait, the demand for EVs is not waning, according to Stanley Leung with Open Road Toyota.

Leung said his company is releasing a new model EV in the coming months, and he already has more than 200 orders for it.

“People’s passion for electric cars isn’t going away; it’s only growing.”

— Nono Shen, Yuqi Cao, Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

Richmond childcare fees second highest in Canada Vikki Hui VHUI@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Richmond has the second highest child-care fees in

Canada, ranking just behind Toronto.

And Richmond could struggle to meet a federal target of cutting fees in half from what they were in

2019, according to a report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released last week.

“It’s not a sort of list you want to be second on… If

their data is correct, then that’s a tricky situation for us to be in for families in Richmond,” said Nicky Byres, the executive director of the Society of Richmond Children’s Centres.

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These high fees mean bigger cuts will need to be made in order to reach the federal target of a 50-percent reduction of 2019 median fees.

The most expensive monthly fees for child care in Richmond were $1,450 for toddlers and $1,275 for preschool-aged children in 2021, with increas-

es of $250 and $320 respectively from 2019 to 2021.

The report suggested this increase could be due to new for-profit centres opening during the pandemic.

Currently, for-profit fees for preschool-aged children in the city are 49 per cent more expensive than notfor-profit.

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Cheers, tears for Palmer’s frisbee team

There were sounds of cheering, yelling and even a few tears when Palmer Secondary’s ultimate frisbee team took first place in a regional tournament last week.

The co-ed team competed in the Regional South Fraser Senior AA Division Tournament, which took place at Hugh Boyd Secondary on May 12, beating Surrey Christian Secondary School 8-4 in the final.

Team manager Matthew Li said smiles and hugs were going around non-stop.

“All the sweat and tears. Everyone was emotional,” said Li. “There was a big sense of achievement that we got a physical award.”

Like many school sports, ultimate frisbee was put on hold for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He added that winning regionals after these two years means their practices paid off.

“We had a lot of new members join the team this year so we were practicing as much as we could.”

Palmer now heads to the B.C. School Sports AA Ultimate Provincials at Newton Athletic Park on May 26 and 27.

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Synchronized swim team takes gold The Pacific Wave Synchronized Swim Club had a fruitful week at the championships in Quebec City.

Junior mixed duet Shirina Ng and Eric Zhang made a splashing debut, taking home their first gold medal, while senior duet Keily Hutt and Kendall Stirrat cut through the competition with a samurai-inspired routine, winning silver.

Members of Pacific Wave also achieved impressive rankings among athletes from all over the country, with Lucy Zhou, Abereena Xu and Chloe Beretta ranking ninth, 20th, 50th respectively out of 212 swimmers for their figures routines. The 13-15 team and the open combo team both ranked 6th in the finals.

Senior Seray Sefayi achieved a career high mark with her solo routines, ranking fifth and seventh for her free and technical performances respectively.

Zhou and Xu will be representing B.C. as a duet at the Synchro Youth Natation Challenge competition this summer, and they could potentially represent Canada later this year at the Youth World Championships.

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Name change reflects society’s goals (DDA) was mainly operating in Vancouver, but did help Richmond families.

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“We needed help, we needed understanding, we needed lots of different things,” Pattern said, adding “parents can’t do it by themselves” and need to connect with people going through the same issues.

Forty years ago, families were asking that their children with disabilities could live in the community — not in institutions — with proper supports in place.

Hence the name “Richmond Society for Community Living” was given in 1989 to an organization originally called “Richmond Society for Special People.”

These parents wanted their kids to have a good quality of life and be integrated into society like their peers.

But after 40 years, people with developmental disabilities in Richmond are largely integrated into society — many attend regular school, have jobs, recreate and volunteer.

So, it was time to change the name of the society again.

Its new name is now “Aspire” to reflect what its clients want to do — aspire “to be seen as contributing members of society,” explained Lisa Cowell, manager of com-

Much of the support they did receive was grassroots — meeting Marla Pattern accesses programs and work in church basements or through Aspire Richmond. Maria Rantanen photo people’s homes — but families felt government needed to step up to munity development with Aspire Richmond. help their kids, Pattern said.

Families lobbied for support DDA helped the Richmond parents orgaThe Pattern family moved to Richmond nize and what is now Aspire Richmond in 1973, and, at that time, there was little was born. support for their daughter Marla and other The society was a place where families people with developmental disabilities. felt heard and Marla’s needs were met, PatDevelopmental Disabilities Association

tern explained.

Over the years, Marla has been able to access a wide variety of their programs, including employment, — through HandyCrew — volunteer work and leisure activities. (HandyCrew is a social enterprise allowing people with developmental disabilities to gain employment experience.)

As Pattern and her husband are aging, they see community support through Aspire as a “safety net” for Marla.

“If something happened to me, they would step up,” Pattern said.

Aspire Richmond will hold its annual gala on May 26 at the Radisson Hotel, after a hiatus because of COVID-19.

This year marks 40 years since the founding of the society, and its theme will be about “coming back together,” Cowell said.

Tickets are $125 each and available by calling 604-279-7040 or emailing info@ aspirerichmond.com.

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Science explains teens in coming-of-age novel Alan Campbell

friendship and the struggles of fitting in.”

Your first day at high school, peer pressure, being self-conscious, your first crush, your first house party.

“Emma is basically using science to further relationships,” explained Seo, who was born and raised in Steveston. “Emma tells her new friend she is writing this, but she knows nothing about boys so uses her science knowledge to keep her afloat.”

These are all teenage moments engraved into the memory banks of many people and they’re all woven into the children’s book by debut Richmond author Emily Seo.

Seo, who is actually a PhD-trained chemist, said she has always wanted to write a children’s book, but says the main character in The Science of Boys is purely fictional.

The Science of Boys tells the story of an awkward, soon-to-be 13-year-old Steveston girl called Emma Sakamoto, who uses her stellar knowledge of science to make up for her lack of experience in attracting the attention of the opposite sex.

“Obviously it’s a fictional story with fictional characters but there is a lot of truth in there; first day at high school, peer pressure, body image, first crush, first party.

Most of us have been there,” added Seo, who also worked in Germany as an associate editor for a peer science journal.

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Emma is a “science nerd,” Seo said, who seeks to “reinvent herself at the start of high school” and befriends a so-called “popular girl” who Emma realizes wants to date the “most sought-after boy in school.”

Emma’s new friend is impressed she’s writing a book called The Science of Boys, where Emma applies science laws and theories to try to figure out the mystery that is young teenage males.

The end result, claims Seo, is an “unpredictable” and “heartwarming, but heartbreaking story about the complexities of

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Seo said she wanted to incorporate scientific language into a story about life, so children could “get used to such terms later in their education.

Seo said her book, aimed primarily at children age 11 to 14, will be available soon at the likes of Book Warehouse, Black Bond Books, Indigo and Amazon. For updates, go to Emilyseo.ca or go to Twitter/ Instagram at @emilyseowrites.

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6260 Dakota Drive

You will notice the curb appeal as soon as you drive up to this charming, four bedroom plus games room home that is MOVE IN READY. Long-time owners have meticulously cared for this great family home with spacious south facing backyard and oversized patio perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Many updates including kitchen, bathroom paint, windows, furnace, fence and driveway. Functional lay out ideal for a growing family. Big laundry/mud room with updated washer dryer and sink. Superb location on a quiet street and easy access to No 2 Road, Blundell Shopping Centre, transit and schools.

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$4,298,000

5991 Blenheim St, Vancouver

Stunning 6 bedroom, 4 bath Southlands/Kerrisdale executive character home located steps from Crofton House and Point Grey Golf Club. Beautifully maintained and tastefully updated while maintaining many original features. Large principle rooms perfect for entertaining and raising a growing family. Quality renovations incl new kitchen and deck opening onto the dining room allowing the outdoors in. Huge picture windows with lovely vignettes from every room. Fantastic layout to work from home incl daylight basement with mudroom right out of a magazine. Corner lot with mature laurel hedge and gardens. Backyard is a peaceful, private oasis. Detached double car garage on quiet no thru cul-de-sac street. Meticulously cared for, prestigious Southlands/Kerrisdale location, a gem on the Westside.

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3831 Royalmore Avenue Wonderful opportunity to buy a solid, mostly original, split level home in the desirable Seafair neighborhood of West Richmond. Terrific rectangular north/south lot with 66 foot frontage.

Live in or rent out while you plan your dream home set amongst new builds. Excellent School catchment with French Immersion Gilmour Elementary. Call your realtor to view!

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SUPERB VALUE - 2400 sq ft well-maintained family home sitting on a rectangular 7,700 sq ft lot with EAST backyard & a park-like garden overlooking open green space. Many updates over the years incl: roof, windows, blinds, lightings, carpets, paint, hot water tank 2021.

Upstairs with 3 bedrms, full bath, living, dining, kitchen, eating area & COZY sunroom. Downstairs has rental suite potential with BRAND NEW kitchen, full bath, work shop & a fantastic solarium. Situated on a quiet street in a family-oriented neighborhood. 2 mins to shopping, 5 mins to Massey Tunnel, 10 mins to Richmond. A must see!

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$1,499,800

#309-4111 Bayview Street

LIVE IN THE HEART OF STEVESTON VILLAGE in this west facing 2 bedroom plus den unit with views to the Village and Fraser River at the sought after Brunswick. Enjoy 2 huge outdoor balconies perfect for outdoor enjoyment, dining, gardening and catching those famous Steveston sunsets!

Large kitchen with huge centre island, ample cabinetry and counter space. Kitchen opens onto the living/dining "great room" with huge picture windows and electric fireplace.

Amazing floor plan with separated bedrooms, both with ensuites. Huge in-suite storage, cozy den, high ceilings.

Well-managed, pet-friendly building located right beside the Starbucks and across from the Prickly Pear Garden Centre.

Building amenities incl guest suite, caretaker, party room, library and gym. 2 parking, a great unit!

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$1,998,000

5571 Lackner Crescent

Beautiful & spacious solid family home in Richmondʼs sought after LACKNER neighborhood. South facing on a quiet & exclusive street, this magnificent home was extensively renovated & features close to 2700 sq ft of living space with 3 baths, 4 extralarge bedrms up & a 5th bedrm/office on main floor, master with jetted tub & walk-in closet. White kitchen with stainless appliances, wine cooler, granite counters, a large pantry & a cozy eating area overlooking the backyard with organic vegetable garden. Major renovation in 2012 incl: windows, blinds, floorings, bathrooms, kitchen & more. High ceiling & skylight at foyer bring in tons of natural light. Steps to Blundell Centre & Top school catchment: JESSIE WOWK ELEMENTARY & STEVESTON LONDON SECONDAY + RICHMOND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. Donʼt miss!

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$1,069,000

$1,499,800

5182 57A Street, Delta

NEW LISTING

$1,799,800

8591 Fairdell Crescent MOVE RIGHT IN to this meticulously maintained 4 bedroom home tucked onto a quiet street in Seafair. Just steps from the dyke trail system, this home offers 3 bedrooms up and 1 down creating suite potential. Freshly painted exterior, beautiful mature landscaping.

Buy now and live in and perhaps develop later.

Spacious double car garage, close to a transit route, a great home.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$1,038,800

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.

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$1,199,000

#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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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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#104-5600 Andrews Road

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$438,000

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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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$798,000

#904-2770 SOPHIA STREET VANCOUVER

Spectacular mtn/downtown/water views. Stella in bustling Mt Pleasant. Immaculately-kept 2-Bdrm + Flex corner unit w/flr-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows in contemporary 744sf. Open kitch feats gas range, SS appliances & Corian counters: plenty of chef prep space. Enjoy sunsets on generous balcony.

Separated bdrms (semi-ensuite off master) + end unit = ultimate privacy. Hi-quality laminate flrs, Miele WD & flex for in-suite storage or den. Large parking; EV upgrade ok. Pets & rentals (1-yr min) friendly.

#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.

1,330 SF 2 BEDROOM CONDO IN UBC NEW LISTING

$1,688,000

#501-3355 BINNING ROAD VANCOUVER

Prestigious Binning Tower in UBC by Award winning West Group. 1,330 sf 2- en-suited Bdrm + den, 2-bath, 2-u/g secured parking + locker. Almost 100 sf SW covered balcony with open view. Open concept & floorto-ceiling windows allow plenty of natural light. One owner since new & very well kept. Euro-styled gourmet kitchen with integrated high- end Gaggenau appliances including a 5-burner gas cooktop. Premium quality engineered hardwood flooring. Tiled kitchen & bath floors. One can have the originally-designed 3-bdrm back if necessary, & still have a huge living/dining area.

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$1,399,000

NEW LISTING

$1,099,000

4 BEDRM + DEN

$1,568,000

2 LEVEL T/H

$1,449,000

COMPLETELY RENOVATED 4 YRS OLD, ALMOST 1900 SF FAMILY-ORIENTED NEIGHBOURHOOD END UNIT & DOUBLE SXS GARAGE DUPLEX STYLE 1816 SF fantastic family home with 4 bedrooms + den sits on a larger This almost new corner unit at Wembly is only 2 years old & offers DREAM KITCH, 4 BDRMS + 3 BATHS 4 BEDS & 3.5 BATHS TOWNHOME 4 BEDS & 3.5 BATH TOWNHOME This 5151 SF lot and has been updated over the years which included 1453 sq ft of space with 4 beds & 2.5 baths. Open kitchen with Fisher

Custom built 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom family home that’s been completely renovated from top to bottom! With 3179 SF of super spacious living, this home features a brand new dream kitchen, large island with breakfast bar, quartz countertops, full-slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and tons of soft-closing cabinets! Also features 3 completely new bathrooms, new laundry room, sunken living and family room, vaulted ceilings in the eat area, new flooring throughout, new blinds, fresh paint, large walk-in closets and more. All this with a double garage on a larger 46x148 = 6830 SF lot with a sunny west-facing backyard.

Excellent central location that’s just mins to Debeck Elementary, Palmer Secondary, Garden City Shopping Centre, banks, parks and buses. A must see!

Wow, this spacious 1816 sf 4 bed & 3.5 bath townhome in Centrally located by Blundell & No 2 Road Shopping Mall. It has room for everyone with a large bedroom with full bathroom on lower floor and 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths on top floor. It is Duplex style with side by side double garage and bright South West & East Exposure. This super clean and well maintained unit has an open floor plan and cozy gas fireplace. The unit is only 17 yrs old but has been updated with a Maple kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops & hardwood on stairs. Super low maintenance fees of only $154 per month.

Sparkling clean & freshly painted this 4 yr old end unit offers 4 beds & 3.5 baths & a large side by side double garage with newly painted floors. This North, West & South facing unit is nice & bright with a Sunny South back yard with a bonus side yard & a large 20’ wide North facing covered Deck for year round BBQ’s. Main floor offers great room concept with open living, dining & kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counters. With 1894 sq ft there is room for everyone with large bedroom or private office on the lower floor with full ensuite. Top floor offers 3 more bedrooms with 2 full baths. Excellent street appeal with high quality Hardi board siding and stone detailing. Within walking distance to École Woodward Hill Elementary School. Hurry, this one wont last.

new quartz countertops in the kitchen, stacked stone fireplace surround in the family room, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, granite tiled floors, updated bathrooms, skylight in den, custom paint throughout and a nice covered back patio. The home is approximately 2100 SF which does not include the 220 SF finished garage that can be used as a bedroom or games room.

All this in a nice family-oriented neighbourhood that’s close Albert Airey Park, Mitchell Elementary, Cambie Secondary and Cambie Plaza Mall with easy access to Central Richmond & Vancouver.

Paykel appliances & quartz counters allows you to cook & entertain at the same time. Owners extended the kitchen to include a bar area with wine fridge & matching counters & cabinets. It is one of the rare 2 level units in the complex with a double side by side garage & a larger wrap around private yard. It is located at the North end of the complex away from traffic noise. Rec facilities is in a separate building with a lounge area, 2 large exercise rooms & a party room. Conveniently located with easy access to all Highways and just steps to Cambie Plaza Mall & minutes to Central at Garden City with Walmart, many shops & restaurants.

8871 Ash Street

#2-7660 No. 2 Road

#59-6188 141 Street, Surrey

3659 Bamfield Drive

#40-4991 No. 5 Road

GREAT PATIO ACCESS $539,000

DETACHED HOUSE $1,169,000

STEVESTON NORTH $2,738,000

CUSTOM BUILT 5+DEN FAM HOME

STEVESTON T/H

$1,099,000

BRIGHT CORNER UNIT

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.

Popular corner unit in Riverwind Complex in Steveston. Bright & super clean unit with 1287 Sq ft living area and covered front porch. Spacious 2 bedrooms + den or 3rd bedroom with 2.5 bathroom and a single garage. The large open kitchen has Maple cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The well managed complex is located at the corner of Andrews and No 2 Road and is close to everything that Steveston Village has to offer.

3331 Springford Avenue

#38-5999 Andrews Road

LAND ONLY

$1,950,000

"OPAL" @ RICHMOND CTR

$838,000

JUST LIKE NEW ON 9TH FLR

$679,000

STEVESTON 1 BDRM + DEN W/696 SF 5866 SF LOT / BUILD 3009 SF AIR CONDITIONED 1 BDRM W/635 SF

Super quaint and extremely well maintained 1 bedroom + den at Steveston’s “Nautica North” with its own private patio that faces a quiet inner courtyard. This home offers 696 SF of spacious living, nice white kitchen with pull-out drawers, newer dishwasher, cozy gas fireplace, laminate floors, insuite laundry, large insuite storage room, newer light fixtures, upgraded faucets and water valves for piece of mind and 1 secured parking spot. The den is located conveniently inside the master and offers a lot of light for anyone working from home. Rentals & 2 pets ok. 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.

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.

#111-12633 No. 2 Road

3491 Catalina Crescent

ROBSON ST, VANC $599,000

ONE HARBOUR $3,790,000 GREEN BY ASPAC

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

KERRISDALE CONDO

$1,088,000

LARGE 63'X302'=19,035 SF LOT 16TH FLOOR - 2 BDRM, 2 BATH AFFORDABLE STUDIO UNIT - TV TOWER 2 WATERFRONT 2 BDRM + DEN, 1640 SF UPDATED 3 BEDROOM + DEN Enjoy urban living at its best in this affordable studio unit at the TV Tower

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.

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!

6300 No. 4 Road

#1607-7888 Saba Road

OFFICE SPACE

$548,000

FOR LEASE GROUND FLR

$29/SF

2 by Concord Pacific 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.

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!

#706-233 Robson St, Vancouver

#803-1169 West Cordova St, Vanc

#206-2102 W. 38th Ave, Vancouver

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$28/SF

GREAT 593 SF WITH 1 PARKING PRIME EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE OFFICES FOR LEASE 200 – 6055 SF 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.

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#1075-8477 Bridgeport Road

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.

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.

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4380 Agar Drive

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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!

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NEW PRICE! - MASTER BEDROOM ON MAIN FLOOR accessible home in quiet cul$1,798,000 Wheelchair de-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.

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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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$828,800

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Spacious townhouse in popular Garden Estate offers over 1,800 of living space. This 2 bedroom and den upper rancher style townhouse features a quiet location, large room sizes, new kitchen flooring, Quartz kitchen counters, both bedrooms have full ensuites, 2 huge decks (over 550 combined sq ft), single car garage plus one open spot, low maintenance fee and much more!

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This spacious 2 level home is located on a large 69 x 122’ lot (8,400 Sq Ft) on a quiet street in popular McNair area. Well maintained by long time owner, this home features new roof (2018), new high efficiency furnace, new windows, 2 bedroom guest suite, large 700 sq ft detached garage/workshop, West backyard and much more!

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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!

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CHOICE COMPLEX 4-11491 7th Avenue

$798,000

Classy end unit 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. Best real estate in Richmond.

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#115-12871 RAILWAY AVENUE Richmond ~ $838,000

Welcome to West Water Views in desirable Steveston. This 2 bed 2 bath, 1262 sq. ft condo has an ideal open concept layout with high ceilings. This move-in ready home features a spacious living room with a high efficiency gas fireplace, contemporary laminate flooring throughout, in-suite laundry and renovated bathrooms with heated flooring. Bonus of 2 balconies just in time for your summer enjoyment.

Pets allowed. Includes 2 side-by-side parking stalls Pets and rentals allowed. Walk to elementary and secondary schools. Steps to the Railway Greenway, Steveston Village, shops, restaurants and recreation. Owners paid the special levy in 2021. Major building updates are new windows and exterior wall painting. This unit has new windows installed and the painting is nearly complete.

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

“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 open-concept 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.

SOLD 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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WIN WIN! Want to live in Richmond's Crown Jewel, Steveston Village, want a home built by one of Richmond's most sought after builders, Trendsetter Homes, WANT no more. Immaculately maintained by Current Owners. Beautiful family home located on a quiet no-thru street, within walking distance to Village Shops, Garry Point Park, & West Dyke Trail. Featuring the finest of finishing. Great Room, with high ceilings, custom millwork, hardwood floors, & river rock fireplace, opening onto the "Sweetest" of back yards. Relax and enjoy your covered patio and ditch the lawn mower! outdoor and indoor living at it's best.

Custom kitchen will delight the fussiest of chefs with Viking appliance, Danby wine fridge, & ample room for entertaining. This home has it all.

Bonus 240V service in Garage for EV.

Offered at $2,375,000

HARBOUR WALK Classy Penthouse - 402-13040 No. 2 Road

NEW LISTING

Enjoy serene views of the North Shore Mountains from this beautiful 2 Bedroom & Den 2 Bathroom Penthouse. Sleek modern interior with designer color scheme, wide plank flooring, black out roller window shades, high-end Stainless Steel appliances, featuring Bertazzonni Gas Range, Fisher Paykal Fridge Freezer, and Blomberg Dishwasher. STORAGE LOCKER and 2 Electric Vehicle Parking stalls included.

Offered at $925,000

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OBITUARIES ENDICOTT, Lois Margaret (Goldsworthy) 1936 - 2022

Margaret Ann (Maggie) Leslie

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Lois Margaret Endicott (Goldsworthy). Lois passed away on May 4, 2022 in Richmond, B.C at the age of 85.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Margo and Dave Peerless of Ladner, her daughter Ann-Marie of Richmond, her daughter and son-inlaw Jaina and Paul Eviston of Ladner; her grandchildren Meghan, Tyler, Jennifer, Alana, Haydn, Pearce, Bryce and Quinn; her great-grandchildren Elliott and Marlowe; and her sister Barbara Scott.

She was predeceased by her husband William G. Endicott in 2005.

Whereas, Grant Millar is indebted to Pier 73 Marina now known as The Deckside Marina, for storage on 1987 Bayliner 3416 Sportsfisherman Boat with Registration number BC2856706, and serial number BLBA06FJG687.

Notice is hereby given that at noon on the 27th day of May, 2022 or thereafter, the unit will be sold at 3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC. For more information call Accurate Effective Bailiffs Ltd. at (604) 526-3737.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 25th, 2022 at 10:30am at Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway Street, Richmond.

Omitted in original obituary notice, Maggie is also survived by sister Shelley.

The family will hold a small celebration of life at a later date.

Maggie loved flowers, and in lieu of flowers, donations to BC Children’s Hospital is graciously appreciated.

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SOKUGAWA, Roy T. July 3, 1933 − May 9, 2022

Emily Anne Dlugon passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2022, in her 98th year, in Tsawwassen, BC. She was born on December 19th, 1924, to Louis and Carol in Mundare, Alberta.

Emily relocated to BC in her twenties, where she lived in Vancouver, Richmond and Delta. She raised three daughters, Judy (Harold), Wendy (Don) and Terrie (Ron), and loved and adored her grandsons Trev and Jeff (Aliez) and great−grandson Oscar.

She had many nieces and nephews and kept in touch and shared in their lives throughout the years.

Mom was independent, curious, adventurous and strong before it was fashionable for women to be so. She liked to get things done and didn’t suffer fools gladly. She worked hard to instill these traits in her daughters and made it easy by always being there to catch us if we fell.

Emily was a talented knitter and a great cook. For a number of years, she catered events at Francis Hall in Richmond, alongside her Mom and sisters, Mary and Flo. When her daughters were old enough to fend for themselves Emily worked in retail, retiring at the age of 70.

Emily lived a long and healthy life and was an inspiration to everyone she met − she was one of a kind. We love her now and always.

Thanks to the staff at Kin Village for their care and kindness.

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Roy T. Sokugawa, 88 years, passed away the evening of May 9, 2022. Survived by his loving wife, Tsuyako, his four children, nine grandchildren and two grand dogs. He will be missed and always in our hearts.

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Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work.

We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of BC Liquor Stores. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: • • • • • • • •

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BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’s recycling program.

Rate of Pay as of April 11, 2021: Auxiliary Sales Associate - $19.45 per hour Seasonal Sales Associate - $18.08 per hour For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary and Seasonal opportunities in our BC Liquor Store, please apply in person at a store near you.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service.

More information can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/ careers-myhr/all-employees/safety-health-well-being/health/covid-19/covid-19vaccination-policy-for-bc-public-service-employees

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52. Actor Pitt 53. Tibetan village 54. A way to change by heating 58. A beam of sunshine

DOWN 1. Cool!

2. Hebrew unit of measure 3. Swedish rock group 4. College army 5. Black eye 6. One who stopped working 7. Teach a value 8. Rhythmic patterns 9. “MASH” actor Alda 10. “Friday Night Lights” director 12. Midway between south and southeast 14. Indian musical pattern

A20 THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

LANGLEY FARM MARKET For freshness and quality you can count on!

PR ODU CE FUJI APPLES

BUNCH SPINACH

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

Product of B.C. 1 lb bag

2 for

99¢

2

2

$ 99

$ 50

lb.

LOCAL COCKTAIL TO OMATO OES S

LARGE NAVEL ORANGES

Product of B.C. 1 lb clamshell

1

3

Product of Columbia $13.18/kg

5

$ 28

$

GRO CERY EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

FAMOUS HOUSE

CHICKEN N-STY YLE JACKFRUIT

$ 99

lb.

Assorted / 340ml

300g

lb.

HENGSTENBERG

KIKKOMAN

NEWMAN’S OWN

1.5L

591ml

Alfredo/Roasted Garlic Alfredo / 412ml

CRUNCHY PICKLES

MILK DRIN NK

ea.

BABY SUGAR MA ANGOES S

Product of U.S.A. $2.82/kg

2 for

2

BC MINI SWEET PEPPERS

Product of U.S.A.

99¢

$ 99

$ 29

$ 99

CHUN GUANG

GREEN GIANT

HUP SENG

MAMA SITA’S

NONG SHIM

341ml

Cream/Sugar / 428g

ea.

GINGER COCON NUT CANDY

220g

2

$ 49

ea.

NIBLETS CO ORN N

1

lb.

FRESH WHOLE FRYING CHICKEN

$8.19/kg

lb.

FRESH BONELESS PORK BUTT STEAK

$8.56/kg

FRESH DACE PASTE

$13.18/kg

6 $ 69 3 $ 89 3 $ 99 5

$ 99

FRESH OUTSIDE ROUND STEAK

lb.

lb.

MACKEREL FILLET (LIGHT SALTED) INDIA BLACK TIGER SHRIMP EZ PEEL 21/25

Frozen / 340g

GOLDEN FRIED FISH CAKES

Frozen / 220g

LANGLEY FARM MARKET

For fresh and quality foods

UNIT #640, LANDSDOWNE CENTRE 5300 #3 ROAD, RICHMOND • 604.232.1188 STORE HOURS: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 9:30AM TO 7:00PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9:30AM-8PM

SHIN RAM MEN N

2 for $ 50

$ 29 $

ea.

BAK ERY

449

ea.

Frozen / 400g

This sale is only for the Richmond location

LFM

1

8 $ 99 5

$ 49

ea..

4x120g

50g

ea.

SMART CHOICE

2

ea.

TAMARIN ND SEASON NIN NG MIX

$ 29

ea.

MEAT & SEAFO OD $15.38/kg

ea.

CRACK KERS S

3

$ 29

6

ALFREDO PASTA A SAUCE

$ 59

ea.

4

LOW SODIUM SO OY SAUCE

10

PINEAPPLE RED BEAN BUN

100g

ea.

BLUEBERRY LOAF

450g

ea.

ea.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

lb.

100g

250g

CUPCAKE

1 $ 69 3 $ 35 3 $ 09 1

$ 60

ea.

ea.

Your Choice. Our Honour.

Our Effort. Our Award.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE

VALID THURSDAY, MAY 19 – SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.