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Street vendors approved for downtown Richmond Two food carts expected to set up near Canada Line’s terminus on No. 3 Road
Chantal Kreviazuk will perform alongside the Richmond Orchestra at River Rock Show Theatre later this year at the 15th annual Starlight Gala.
Chantal Kreviazuk to headline Starlight Gala
by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Pedestrians at a busy downtown Richmond intersection will soon be able to order a Terimayo, Philly Original or fresh flowers steps from the curb. On Monday city council approved a one-year pilot project to allow vendors to set up shop on sidewalks at Westminster Highway and No. 3 Road, near the Canada Line terminus. Japadog, Falso Philly Cheese Steak and the Richmond Hospice Association were the only groups to answer the city’s call for sidewalk vendors, and each are expected to begin selling to customers as early as May. This is the city’s first foray into the market of street vendors, which until now have been restricted to moving ice cream trucks. Coun. Derek Dang noted cities such as Vancouver and Portland, Ore. already have successful street-side vending markets. “We’re starting pretty small, nothing close to that, but I’d like to see what areas in Richmond will actually lend themselves to this kind of (business),” he said. “Perhaps if we can get some of those key locations identified
Canadian singer lends star power to annual Richmond Hospital Foundation gala by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Matthew Hoekstra photo No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway will soon become home to a trio of sidewalk vendors as part of a oneyear pilot project.
we’ll be able to make successful business ventures for a lot of people who are enterprising.” Japadog, known for its Terimayo hotdog—teriyaki sauce, mayo and seaweed—has experience in Richmond, having operated a hotdog stand in a number of City Centre locations before landing next to the airport’s parkade. And Falso Philly Cheese Steak already sells its sandwiches from a truck in downtown Vancouver.
Richmond Hospice Association has told the city it wants to sell fresh flowers from a sidewalk cart. Vendors will get the space for free, as the city argues they’ll “contribute to the vibrancy of the city’s downtown core.” City officials approved of the three vendors because none are thought to compete with nearby businesses. Three of the intersection’s corners are anchored by financial institutions. In its call for vendors last fall, the
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city said menus must offer food that’s “healthy and grown locally.” But it doesn’t appear such food vendors expressed interest. Japadog’s menu comprises mainly hotdogs and French fries, while Falso’s top menu item is the Philly Original, a sandwich with ribeye beef and Cheese Whiz. Vendors are expected to begin operating in May or June—two years after council first asked staff to explore street-side retail at the No. 3 Road intersection.
Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala is getting star power this year, as the charity announced this week singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk will perform at the foundation’s signature black tie event. “Having one of Canada’s top singing stars paying tribute to Richmond’s top health care professionals is a perfect match for this event and our community donors,” said Natalie Meixner, president and CEO of the foundation, in a statement. Kreviazuk, a Juno-award-winning singer and sought-after songwriter, will be joined on stage by the Richmond Orchestra for the Oct. 19 event. The community orchestra’s 40 members are known for hosting notable guest soloists, but collaborating with Kreviazuk is “huge,” said conductor James Malmberg. See Page 6
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