Welcome to the February 15 issue of Steveston Insider! The village has settled into the rhythm of the new year, and while winter marches on, Steveston remains active, with families gathering for Family Day and local businesses preparing for spring.
Winter in the Village events benefited from cooperative weather and strong local participation. Highlights included the second annual tree lighting in front of the Steveston Tram Museum, Santa’s arrival by boat on December 7 with photos inside the Cannery, and the always popular horse-drawn carriage rides supported by Tourism Richmond, which raised funds for the Richmond Christmas Fund. Dog photos with Santa and the festive dog parade were well attended, and merchants contributed to the festive atmosphere with creative holiday window displays. Congratulations to Steveston Village Maternity, this year’s grand prize winner.
The Steveston Merchants Association continues to engage with local businesses to gather feedback on their needs, concerns, and priorities related to a potential Business Improvement Area (BIA) and future initiatives in the village.
Our cover story spotlights Rubinstein Financial Management, a family-run Steveston firm led by Malee and Michael Rubinstein. The mother and son duo work closely with individuals and families to create clear, personalized financial roadmaps that offer practical guidance grounded in long-term planning, education, and community involvement.
We also profile Sandpiper Junior Kindergarten and After School Care, part of the Steveston Society of Children’s Centres. Their Reggioinspired program places a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, helping children recognize, express, and regulate their emotions by building skills that support lifelong learning and well-being.
A number of changes have occurred within the business community. We welcome BCMA Lighthouse Sunnah Learning Centre, Enishi Japanese Kitchen, Lanmay Beauty Spa, and Little Earthlings Childcare. Recent closures include Good Co. Bars, Mini Pomato, Victoria Sport Rehabilitation, and Win Win Chick-N. Balanced Body Fitness, Hoya Home Living, and Steveston Tattoo have recently relocated within the village. Village Bikes has moved all its operations to the Moncton Street store.
Construction is well underway on the new Steveston Community Centre and Library, a 60,350 sq. ft. facility scheduled for completion in December 2026. In the meantime, most programs have temporarily relocated to nearby facilities. Library services, including the book drop, as well as preschool programs, are operating from the Easthope Hub at 4320 Moncton Street.
Steveston is moving into a period of planning and steady change. This issue of Steveston Insider reflects these transitions and the continued role local businesses, organizations, and families play in shaping the village. Thank you for supporting Steveston and the community that makes it work.
Carolynne Palla
Carolynne Palla Owner/Publisher
Sandra Steier Photographer/Stylist
Sarah Gordon Writer/Editor
Tara Orr Social Media
RUBINSTEIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Designing a Roadmap for Your Future
Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Sandra Steier & Carolynne Palla
Before smartphones and GPS systems came along, people relied on paper road maps to help reach their destination. Rubinstein Financial Management (RFM) operates on a similar principle; they help clients navigate their financial journeys with carefully designed, custom-built roadmaps to achieve their dreams and goals.
RFM is a family-run business founded by Arthur and Malee Rubinstein. Originally insurance professionals, the couple launched their company 30 years ago. The business was initially based in Surrey and relocated to Steveston in 2016, a community they have long called home.
The Rubinstein family has a deep love for Steveston. RFM is actively involved in Steveston Merchant Association events, including the Scarecrow Crawl, where their scarecrow tied for first place, as well as
Girls’ Night Out, and they look forward to participating in future events.
Arthur, now retired, is American, and the firm’s logo features both the Canadian and American flags, symbolizing their blended nationalities and international perspective. Mutual funds are managed through Investia Financial Services Inc.
Today, Malee works alongside her son, Michael Rubinstein. Their partnership is easy; they often complete each other’s sentences and draw on one another’s expertise.
As independent advisors, they are free to choose investments based on performance and individual client needs. Annual reviews typically take place between January and February, aligning with RRSP season, with additional meetings scheduled as needed.
The company’s client base spans Canada and has primarily been built through referrals. As a mother of five and a grandmother, Malee deeply understands the importance of protecting family and planning for the future.
“I am passionate about helping families create financial roadmaps that build and protect wealth while creating lasting financial security and freedom,” she says. Michael adds, “It’s not about the money; it’s about your life.”
Education is central to RFM’s approach.
Malee and Michael work closely with individuals to clarify and explain how goals can be achieved, using clear, user-friendly language. “You don’t have to start with a lot of money,” Michael explains. “It’s your plan, and you are fully involved.” “There are no cookie-cutter roadmaps here,” Malee adds.
It can be challenging knowing where to begin when faced with numerous financial priorities, and starting a financial plan can feel overwhelming at first. Malee says, “You’re juggling a career, family, mortgages, kids’ activities, aging parents, and the daily grind. Adding financial planning to the list can seem like one more big, complicated task.”
She explains that there are many moving parts
involved in the process, including mortgages, RRSPs, TFSAs, pensions, insurance, RESP savings, debt repayment, and retirement planning.
They reassure clients that there is good news. Malee says, “A financial plan doesn’t add to the chaos; it organizes it. It takes the messy, ‘all-over-the-place’ picture and turns it into a roadmap you can follow. It breaks down the big picture and transforms intimidating questions into clear, step-by-step answers.”
What truly sets RFM apart is passion and hands-on guidance.
They enjoy helping people at every stage, whether just starting out or approaching retirement. “Every person deserves financial advice, no matter what their financial situation is,” Michael says.
There is no charge to prepare financial plans, which may include strategies involving TFSAs, disability savings plans, and other financial tools.
Their approach is grounded in longterm market trends, with a focus on balancing growth, stability, and risk.
“We take the time to guide our clients through each step,” says Malee. “We explain our thinking clearly and help clients make informed decisions with confidence,” adds Michael. “Our role is to be a steady, trusted partner, especially during uncertain times.”
Malee and Michael advise investing in areas with both growth and stability. They believe in being proactive rather than reactive, which is why they meet with clients at the beginning of the year. RFM also sends out a year-end video email summary to help prepare for the year ahead.
Many financial challenges stem from fear, lack of planning, or limited knowledge.
“This can affect you down the road,” Malee explains. “We are here to set up the products best suited for you. Our goal is to help people take control of their finances, including pensions, RRSPs, and more. We want to help keep as much money in our clients’ pockets as possible.”
During market downturns, emotional reactions can lead investors to pull out funds, often triggering tax consequences. Michael notes
that downturns can also present opportunities to buy and grow wealth. Both advisors emphasize the importance of long-term planning.
Their advice is simple but powerful: invest, don’t be afraid, and remember, it’s never too late to start. A financial roadmap anticipates curves and bends along the way. They recommend interviewing potential advisors, asking questions about process and value, and ensuring trust for a long-term relationship.
RFM also supports clients through life’s most difficult moments, including divorce and loss. The emotional rewards of the work are profound. Malee and Michael cherish watching clients’ children grow, helping families reach milestones, and providing protection through tools such as critical illness insurance.
“We get to help during the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and we are able to be part of that stability,” Michael says. “Our clients become part of our family,” Malee adds. “And to us, family means everything.”
Rubinstein Financial Management
3671 Chatham Street #110 Richmond, BC V7E 2Z1 Phone 604-583-5813
rubinsteinfinancial.com
SANDPIPER JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Story by Pamela Wallberg Photos submitted
“I’m not angry,” Barnabas explained to Ms. Kayla. “I’m annoyed. It’s small angry.” That sentence alone reflects deep emotional literacy. The children had been taught the “angry” family of annoyed (small), angry (medium), and rage (big). To control your emotions, you first need the ability to label an emotional state and to recognize when the feeling is getting “bigger” (or more intense) or “smaller” (and more regulated). This is the work that Steveston Society of Children’s Centres (SSOCC) childcare program focuses on, and what Sandpiper is now introducing to the children.
The three- and four-year-olds at Sandpiper Junior Kindergarten in Steveston are deep into their emotional literacy curriculum. SSOCC’s childcare programs are Reggio-inspired
programs that focus on social-emotional literacy, and the emotional wheel is a central part of that curriculum.
The emotion wheel can be broken into four quadrants: high energy, unpleasant; high energy, pleasant; low energy, unpleasant; low energy, pleasant. Throughout the school year, we systematically teach the children 18 feeling “families,” each with three feeling words within the family—a small, medium, and big feeling.
“I get angry when Mommy won’t give me Pokémon cookies,” offers Saxon.
Yu-chen adds, “When the trains are not open.”
We look at the emotion rainbow, colourful fabric strips that coincide with each feeling
family, which parents help fill out at drop-off each morning.
“This says that Saxon is annoyed when his Thomas shirt is in the wash,” reads Ms. Kayla. “And this one says that Jonjon’s Mommy is annoyed when there is no hot water for the shower.”
The children all nod seriously. These are things to be annoyed about.
“What about rage? Can anyone remember when they have felt rage—a big, big, big angry?”
the class have all felt rage before, then it isn’t something to fear; it isn’t mysterious.
“When the robber comes, and then it was so dangerous, and the robber goes pew pew pew. Then I’m angry,” yells Saxon, delighted to have an audience. “And then, then Spiderman comes, and then Spiderman is angry, and he goes Pfff Pfff with his web, and then the robber is rage because he’s stuck in the web, but Spiderman is not rage, and I’m not rage.”
Connecting feelings to lived experiences at home, in books and stories, and with important people in each child’s life helps children normalize their feelings. After all, if Mommy, Spiderman, and all the children in
This work is built intentionally around five key skills: emotional recognition, understanding, labeling, expression, and regulation. The children practice noticing how a feeling shows up in their bodies, what might have caused it, what name best fits, how to express it safely, and what helps when the feeling becomes uncomfortable. Crucially, no feeling is stigmatized. Anger is not “bad.” Sadness is not something to avoid. Annoyance does not need to be shut down. Every feeling is allowed; not every behaviour is. This distinction gives children both emotional freedom and clear boundaries.
The result is a classroom where emotions are not overwhelming or confusing. They are familiar, manageable, and shared. Pleasant feelings are celebrated, and unpleasant feelings cause offers of comfort and care.
Research has shown that children who learn emotional literacy skills in early childhood have significantly higher academic scores in high school, fewer instances of unmanageable depression or anxiety, are more likely to complete post-secondary education, have more job stability, higher lifelong earnings, and report happier relationships. SSOCC's Junior Kindergarten programs focus on social-
emotional learning because it provides the best possible long-term outcomes for children.
While many adults are still searching for the right words to describe how they feel, the children at Sandpiper Junior Kindergarten are already fluent. They are learning that feelings are nuanced, temporary, and informative, and that knowing the difference between them is a powerful life skill.
To learn more about Sandpiper Junior Kindergarten or After School Care, contact registration@ssocc.ca or visit our website at www.ssocc.ca.
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Respite Care for Families
Companionship & Social Activities
Post-Hospitalization Care and 24/7 care
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
Palliative Care and more
Connecting seniors through community events, including our January Senior Mingle.
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POP-UP ART SHOWS
3811 Moncton Street
Steveston Village
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The highly successful Pop Up Art Shows continue at the Steveston Museum and Post Office, showcasing the work of talented local artists. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and support the local art community. The featured artists change monthly, and a portion of the sales supports Steveston Historical Society programs and events. Discover your new favourite art piece while helping to support local talent!
February: Yulia Radchenko & Richmond Arts Conservatory “Reach to Teach” program
March: Clare Scott, Jeremy & Denise Nichol and Art Lodge
April: Clare Scott & Suzanne Basnett and CACR “Faces of Richmond”
STEVESTON VINTAGE FAIR
The Steveston Vintage Fair returns this summer to Town Square Park, next to the Steveston Museum and Post Office with more vintage vendors and upcycled vintage creations. When: Sundays, July 5 & 19 and Aug 2, 16 & 30. Time: 10am to 4pm.
STEVESTON ALIVE! - WALKING TOUR VIGNETTES
Join us in July and August for the return of our historical walking tours. Step back to 1917 and experience life in early Steveston through five short historical plays, performed as you stroll through the village. When: Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 & Aug 8, 15. Times: 1pm and 3pm.
SONGS IN THE SNOW
Songs in the Snow was a tremendous community event. Thank you to the performers, artists and volunteers who made it possible and to Richmond Arts Coalition and Long & McQuade Musical Instruments for their creative support. Financial support was provided by the Government of BC, City of Richmond, Tourism Richmond and RAC.
STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE
Full-service post office open 7 days a week. Serving as a vital hub in our community. Your support of this Post Office, becoming a member of Steveston Historical Society, or sponsoring an upcoming event greatly contributes to our ability to provide programs and events that benefit our community.
For complete information on all events and more, please visit: www.historicsteveston.ca
Thank you to the
Steveston business community for supporting the 2025 Richmond Christmas Fund!
Together, you helped raise over $29,000 to brighten the holidays for our neighbours in need!
Christmas Fund Auction
Aloha Hawaiian Grill
Blue Canoe Waterfront
Rest aurant
Catch Kitchen + Bar
D-Original Sausage Haus
The Glass House Optical Inc.
Good Co Steveston
Jet-lag Travel Fashion Boutique
Kisamos Greek Taverna
Lee’s Donuts Steveston
Perfectly Polished
Steveston Beer Fest
O’Hare’s GastroPub & Liquor Store
Steveston Carriage Rides &
Christmas Classic Car Cruise
Steveston Insider
Steveston Merchants Association
Tourism Richmond
Saint Medical Spa
Save-On-Foods
Shady Island Seafood
Bar & Grill
Shay’s Hair Studio
Sinfully The Best
Splash Toy Shop
Steveston Built Local
Taphouse & Grill
Steveston Seafood House
Business Improvement Area (BIA)
The Steveston Merchants Association is continuing its outreach with local businesses as part of the required process to explore a potential Business Improvement Area (BIA) for Steveston Village.
This outreach is about listening. It is focused on understanding current business conditions, shared challenges, and priorities that could shape future conversations about a BIA.
Steveston does not currently have a BIA. There are also no BIAs anywhere in Richmond. This work is an early step to determine if a BIA is something the business community wants to pursue.
What is a BIA?
A Business Improvement Area is a defined commercial district where property owners and businesses fund shared initiatives through a local levy. BIAs operate under provincial legislation and municipal bylaws.
Across British Columbia and Canada, BIAs are used to:
• Coordinate district-wide marketing
• Support events and promotions
• Advocate with local government
• Invest in streetscape and public realm projects
• Share research and business data
• Build collaboration among businesses
If Steveston were to move forward, a BIA would operate as a non-profit organization with a local board and an approved annual budget.
For more info on BIAs go to www.bia.bc.ca
Why outreach is required
Before a BIA can be established, outreach is required to confirm that there is interest and support from businesses within a proposed boundary.
This includes:
• Talking directly with business owners and managers
• Collecting feedback on priorities
• Explaining how a BIA works
• Identifying concerns early in the process
This step is not a decision point. It is an information-gathering phase.
What outreach looks like right now
The Steveston Merchants Association is engaging businesses through:
• One-on-one conversations
• Printed surveys
• Follow-up discussions
• Information shared through community channels
The survey is short and focused. It asks businesses to rank priorities such as marketing, advocacy, cost pressures, events, and district promotion.
Responses are being collected over time to allow flexibility for busy operators.
Who a BIA would include
A future BIA would apply only to businesses located within a defined commercial boundary in Steveston Village.
It would include:
• Street-level retail and restaurants
• Offices and professional services
• Second-floor and appointment-based businesses within the area
It would not include:
• Home-based businesses
• Businesses operating outside the boundary
All boundaries and eligibility rules would be reviewed with the City before anything moves forward.
Common questions from businesses
Will a BIA replace City responsibilities?
No. A BIA does not take on City services such as road maintenance, utilities, or policing. It provides a collective voice when raising local business issues with the City.
What about businesses without storefronts?
Many BIAs include offices and service businesses. District marketing, advocacy, and reputation building benefit all businesses in the area, not only those with foot traffic.
Is there a cost?
A BIA is funded through a levy paid by commercial property owners. Costs, exemptions, and thresholds are regulated and reviewed as part of the formal process.
No budget has been set. No levy is being proposed at this stage.
The role of the City
If the process continues, the City plays a formal role.
The City would:
• Review the proposed boundary
• Confirm legislative requirements
• Oversee petition and approval steps
• Bring any proposal to Council for a decision
A BIA cannot be created without City approval and a clear process.
What happens next
Over the coming months, the Steveston Merchants Association will:
• Continue outreach with businesses
• Compile survey feedback
• Share high-level findings with the community
• Determine if there is enough interest to move to the next phase
If there is not sufficient interest, the process will stop.
If there is interest, further details would be developed and shared well before any formal step is taken.
How businesses can participate
Businesses are encouraged to:
• Complete the survey when approached
• Ask questions and share feedback
• Raise concerns or ideas early
• Take time to understand how a BIA works
• Talk with their landlord or property owner about the outreach and share their level of interest
Business input, along with feedback from property owners, helps determine if there is enough support to continue the process.
For questions or to request a survey, email: info@exploresteveston.com
Help Shape the Future of a National Historic Site
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is seeking board members to help sustain and grow one of Canada’s most significant historic sites – the Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site. This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized institution, supported by Parks Canada. Located in the heart of Steveston, BC, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam and Hənqəminəm speaking people, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is a symbol of Canada’s west coast fishing heritage. The Society is committed to ensuring its preservation and continued relevance for future generations.
The Opportunity
We are seeking Board Members, including those with an interest in fundraising and development, to help govern the Society and enhance its financial sustainability The Society has a long-term goal of expanding its capacity in development and fundraising. This volunteer opportunity is an important step in that direction, providing an opportunity to shape and strengthen the Society’s development efforts.
Qualifications
• Some board experience is an asset, but not required
• Ability to think strategically about maximizing results with limited bandwidth
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Familiarity with grants, donor relations, and event-based fundraising
What This Role Offers
A meaningful opportunity to support heritage and cultural preservation. Experience in board governance and strategic fundraising for a non-profit organization Engagement with a network of professionals in the cultural, heritage, and non-profit sectors. The chance to contribute to a Parks Canada-supported National Historic Site with strong community and government ties. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to equity-deserving groups and will provide accommodations upon request. Apply by April 10, 2026, and learn more about this role here:
https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/about/careers/
PARKING UPDATE FOR STEVESTON VILLAGE
Three-Hour Parking Enforcement Begins March 1
Starting March 1, the City of Richmond will begin enforcing the existing three-hour parking bylaw throughout Steveston Village.
This bylaw has been in place for some time. Enforcement is intended to support better parking availability for customers visiting the village.
Why this supports merchants
Convenient, nearby parking plays an important role in attracting customers.
With three-hour parking enforcement in place:
• Prime street-front parking remains available for customers
• Shoppers and diners can access businesses more easily
• Businesses benefit when customer parking is prioritized close to storefronts
• This helps ensure that the most visible and convenient parking spaces are available for customers, supporting foot traffic and day-to-day business activity.
Staff Parking Update — A Key Priority
To support merchants and their teams, the Steveston Merchants Association has secured 100 parking stalls through the Steveston Harbour Authority.
Location: Harbour Authority parking lot between Chatham Street and Fourth Avenue
These stalls will:
• Be managed through the Steveston Merchants Association
• Be available on an annual basis
• Provide dedicated parking options for staff, helping keep customer parking close to businesses
• Pricing is anticipated to be under $50 per month. Final details, availability, and sign-up information will be shared shortly.
Working Toward a Balanced Parking Solution
This coordinated approach is designed to:
• Prioritize customer parking near storefronts
• Support employees with dedicated parking options
• Maintain an accessible, welcoming village
The Steveston Merchants Association will continue working with the city to support practical, business-focused parking solutions.
More access for customers. Clear options for staff. A stronger Steveston Village.
Aloha Hawaiian Grill
110-3900 Bayview St 604-370-3033 alohahawaiiangrill.ca
Anar Persian Grill 108-3800 Bayview St 604-284-0906 anargrill.com
B & P Ice Cream & Coffee 100-12220 Second Ave 604-325-9837
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine 4100 Bayview St 778-839-5711 baanlao.ca
Best Bite Indian Cuisine 10-3891 Chatham St 604-370-4949 bestbiteindiancuisine.ca
Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-0777 blenz.com
Blue Canoe
Waterfront Restaurant (ad p. 3)
140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com
Breakfast Table
120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-285-6018 breakfasttable.ca
Britannia Brewing Steveston
250-12240 Second Ave 604-270-9252 britanniasteveston.ca
5180 Westwater Dr 604-238-8050 richmond.ca/britannia
Gulf of Georgia
Cannery NHS (ad p. 33) 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
ATTRACTIONS
London Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca
Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton St 604-238-8081 richmond.ca/stevestontram
Steveston Museum & Post Office (ad p. 23) 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 Post Office 604-238-8026 Museum historicsteveston.ca
Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway St 604-277-0508 stevestonunitedchurch.ca
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Adult Day Centre 5411 Moncton St successbc.ca
Steveston Seabreeze Adventures 12551 No 1 Rd 604-272-7200 seabreezeadventures.ca
Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com
DIRECTORY - Advertisers with no storefront in Steveston
Ana's Care & Home Support
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604-242-2190 anascare.ca
Bryan & Tracy Johnstone
Riverside Mortgage Group (ad p. 12) 604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca
Comfort Cocoons (ad p. 19)
604-445-0999 comfortcocoons.ca
Dexter Realty (ad back cover)
604-263-1144 dexterrealty.com
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Northern Ninja Services
(ad p. 5) 236-516-3910 ninjaservices.ca
Parm Bains MP (ad p. 20) 604-257-2900 mpparmbains.ca
Richmond Cares Richmond Gives (ad p. 26) 604-279-7020 rcrg.org
Robyn McLean
Origin Mortgages (ad p. 14) 778-997-5852 mortgagesbyrobyn.com
Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits (ad p. 34) 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com popupportraits.ca
Strokes Renovations (ad p. 21) 604-617-0113 strokesrenovations.com
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