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CINDY LEE MAKES A PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT BY DONATING $80,000 FOR VENTILATORS TO RICHMOND HOSPITAL FOUNDATION’S COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND Left to right: Cindy Lee (Founder, T&T Supermarket), Tina Lee (CEO, T&T Supermarket)
with Richmond Hospital Foundation, donating $80,000 towards ventilators. “I believe that human life is priceless. During this difficult time everyone should work together to contribute to their community in whatever way they can,” says Mrs. Lee. “From helping your neighbour to donating to the local hospital, we can overcome this crisis together.”
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Why ‘outbreak’ is justified situation where someone comes to the hospital and is diagnosed with COVID. Rather, this is where someone was infected at the hospital.
Eve Edmonds EEDMONDS@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
As such, there was no doubt in my mind at this point that this is an important story and the word “outbreak” was appropriate — so that’s what we posted.
Fearmongering, sensationalizing and reporting irresponsibly. We’ve heard it all before — sometimes it’s deserved, sometimes it isn’t.
At the end of the day, our reporter was on the press call with Dr. Bonnie Henry, and asked her about Richmond Hospital. Henry confirmed there was an “outbreak,” adding she understood there was at least one case.
In the current case of our report of an “outbreak” of COVID-19 at Richmond Hospital, we’ve been accused of all of the above, but bear with me as I make our case.
So we went back to the story and included Henry’s comment. Pretty quickly, comments from readers flowed in. Most were supportive but some lambasted us for all the reasons mentioned above.
First, I want to point out that “outbreak” is not our word. This is how Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) described the fact one or more cases of coronavirus had been detected on the second floor of the south building of the Richmond Hospital.
I called the reporter and we discussed some of our readers’ concerns. I agreed the word “outbreak” to describe one or two cases could be confusing. In fact, when I first heard it, I went into a minor panic as my dad was just admitted into Richmond Hospital Monday. (Not to worry, he should be home soon.)
We learned of this “outbreak” not because of an announcement from our public health officer, but because our reporter stumbled upon a bulletin put out by VCH which lists “outbreak” sites. But while the bulletin lists facilities, it doesn’t say the number of cases in each facility, and, initially, no one would tell us. That said, according to the VCH website “generally, an outbreak refers to three or more cases.”
The reporter and I recognized that VCH’s definition of outbreak may not be the same as the rest of ours, and while we’re not wrong in using the word, we have a responsibility to ensure readers have an accurate understanding of the situation, so we re-jigged the story.
The website also states “outbreaks occur when infected people....come to our hospitals and others become infected.”
A couple of observations here. One, less
In other words, we’re not talking about a
information can create greater anxiety. In the case of this pandemic, I actually think the province and VCH have done a good job of being transparent and keeping people informed. However, their reluctance to be specific about where and how many cases there are can, and I believe in this case did, backfire.
I have heard Henry talk about the need to respect people’s privacy. I’ve also heard Richmond’s medical health officer say that, given the lack of testing, providing a number would give people false confidence. I don’t really buy either argument. Absolutely, privacy needs to be protected but providing numbers doesn’t compromise that, and regarding knowing there are cases here, I think would only make people more vigilant. The second thing is language. Throughout this pandemic we’ve seen the advent of a whole new lexicon: flattening the curve, social distancing, virtual happy hour, (also known as a locktail hour) and covidiot (you can guess.) And while most of us thought we knew what outbreak meant, clearly there are nuances. My point here is not that we at the News don’t make mistakes, rush stories or care about our online page views. We do. But when it comes to reporting the fact VCH has declared an “outbreak” at Richmond Hospital, we’re not fearmongering, sensationalizing or reporting irresponsibly. We’re doing our job.
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Large family gatherings and brunches are all verboten this coming Mother’s Day due to the pandemic. But giving flowers is still okay and one Richmond florist, Candy Wong at Florist on Fifth, is gearing up for her second busiest day of the year on Sunday, second only to Valentine’s Day. Maria Rantanen photo
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1. 5333 No. 3 Road (formerly 7960 Alderbridge Way and 5333 & 5411 No. 3 Road) DP 16-740262 - 0989705 B.C. Ltd. – That the plans to change cladding materials on the building elevations, as well as changes to parking, bicycle facilities and electrical service areas, be considered to be in General Compliance with the approved Development Permit (DP 16-740262). 2. 3208 and 3211 Carscallen Road - DP 18-821292 - Pinnacle Living (Capstan Village) Lands Inc. - To (1) permit the construction of a single-tower high-density residential building, consisting of 207 dwelling units, including 41 affordable housing units, at 3208 Carscallen Road on a lot zoned "Residential/Limited Commercial and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZMU25) Capstan Village (City Centre)".; (2) permit the construction of a two-tower, mixed-use, high-density building including retail and cafe/restaurant space, 131 hotel rooms and 115 residential units in the south tower, and retail and office space in the north tower, at 3211 Carscallen Road on a lot zoned "Residential/Limited Commercial and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZMU25) Capstan Village (City Centre)"; and (3) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) Increase the maximum permitted balcony projection for balconies into required setbacks at 3208 Carscallen Road and 3211 Carscallen Road, from 1.0 m to 1.7 m; and (b) increase the maximum permitted projection for architectural features into required setbacks at 3208 Carscallen Road and 3211 Carscallen Road from 0.6 m to 1.7 m. 3. 9091 and 9111 No. 2 Road - DP 19-853070 - Eric Law Architect Inc. - To (1) permit the construction of eight townhouse units at 9091 and 9111 No. 2 Road on a site zoned "Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)"; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) reduce the minimum lot width from 50.0 m to 40.7 m; (b) reduce the minimum front yard setback from 6.0 m to 4.5 m; and (c) increase the allowable small car parking spaces from 0 to 42% (8 spaces). 4. 8011 Zylmans Way & 15111 Williams Road - DV 19-869780 - Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction Ltd. - To vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the maximum height as measured from the finished foundation slab elevation for Building #1 from 13.0 m to 15.4 m to the top of the building parapet and 17.4 m to the top of the building rooftop equipment. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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All gyms are not equal Dear Editor, Over the past number of weeks, I’ve noticed great activity at a particular gym. I know that Richmond parks and recreation, private gyms, sports organizations of all types have put their activities on hold for the foreseeable future. The economic effect of these closures has impacted so many in losses of revenue and wages. I’m sure none are happy with this situation, but they abide for the greater good. It has to be done. I visited this gym to find out what was being offered. The front-end staff were courteous and helpful. They explained that new
membership requests were put on a waiting list as they were full. The interior is quite spacious and well laid out and appears to be clean. Equipment is arranged a good distance apart. Sanitation requirements seem to be in effect. Staff said the fact other facilities are closed has benefited them. I’m familiar with most others gyms in Richmond and feel that, with effort and planning, they could achieve similar results and also be able to remain open. When I asked how they were able to remain in operation when all others had
closed their doors, they explained the city and health people had inspected them and gave approval. It concerns me that one group is benefitting from the misfortune of others, who are abiding, at their great cost, to ensure the rest of us remain as healthy as humanly possible. I wonder if other groups were given the opportunity to adjust to level the playing field.
Peter Albertson
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Editor’s note: Gyms in B.C. are not legally required to close as long as they can maintain appropriate physical distancing and sanitation requirements.
Don’t rush the kids back to school An open letter to Dr. Meena Dawar and the Richmond school board:
to COVID-19, they could still carry it home to their older parents and grandparents.
Please re-think your decision about opening schools too soon. While it may be true that kids are more immune
What’s the rush I ask you? Your rationale should be purely scientific and not based on pressure.
Rustom Dubash
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* Editor’s Note: The school board has not decided to re-open schools; a pilot reopening was suggested by Dr. Meena Dawar.
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TCM motives questionable Richmond News Dear Editor,
Re: “TCM practitioners aim to join the fight against COVID-19,” News, April 28. I was distressed to read about a petition started by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners asking to have B.C.’s health authority allow them to join the fight against COVID-19. My concern is that a petition, regardless of the number of signatures, is not the proper means to determine what medical procedures or treatments should be offered by health care professionals. In the past few weeks in the Unit-
ed States, we have seen some of the negative effects that can result from the presentation of rumours and misinformation.
be accepted as valid evidence for the efficacy of TCM.
The point is medical treatments approved by government (or any other) health agencies should not be based on the number of signatures on a petition, but on a substantial collection of peer-reviewed scientific evidence. I have to conclude that those responsible for this petition are motivated by the belief that they can help, because the alternative — using this pandemic for self-promotion and an attempt to gain external validation — is too disgraceful to consider.
Effective treatments are supported by evidence derived from well-designed clinical trials. We are in a global pandemic and our government leaders must make the best decisions possible and provide us all with the best advice based on evidence and science. To do otherwise puts many of us at risk. The only evidence presented in the article, the “good outcomes” described by Muying Li and TCM’s “critical role” mentioned by Jia Xian Lu, is anecdotal and cannot
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Addiction solutions more important than words Dear Editor, Re: “Using the word ‘addict’ adds stigma,” Letters, April 30. In regard to using the term “substance use disorder,” instead of “addiction,” I think we need to be careful not to shut down important dialogue or inadvertently alienate groups of people. There are many people who proudly identify as addicts and addicts in recovery.
“Addict” and “addiction” are terms commonly used in recovery programs. For decades, millions have been recovering from addiction through such programs.
currently using substances. To say that “substance use disorder” is right and “addict” is wrong is to pit harm reduction against recovery. The opioid crisis is a critical issue that affects all of us. It needs broad resources and approaches from all possible angles. Let’s worry less about the terminology and focus more on the solutions.
The terms characterize the disease of addiction, root causes and even manifestation of addiction after the substances are put down. “Substance use disorder” is a newer term, focused more on managing and reducing harm to those
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City lays off 900 staff, retools 50 Resident caught Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
Around 900 City of Richmond staff have been temporarily laid off and another 50 have been “redeployed” to cope with the fallout from the pandemic. The city said that 900 is the “approximate total staffing impact” which includes frozen vacancies, while most relate to staff laid off due to the closures of facilities and the loss of recreational programs. As for the 50 staff who were asked to redeploy or also be temporarily laid off, city spokesperson Clay Adams said the employees in question — some understood to be city hall office staff — were given the opportunity to redeploy because their “existing roles had changed significantly” due to the pandemic. “Given the need for staff to support the public health directives and seasonal labour levels, those individuals were asked if they wanted to be redeployed,” explained Adams. “If not, they were told that layoff was the only option as their existing position was no longer required under the current situation. They were also advised that when circumstances change and their original position is again needed, they would return to it.” The Richmond News obtained a copy of the redeployment offer, which asked staff if they wanted to work as a city ambassador — which partly involved assisting bylaw officers in maintaining provincial health orders — or as a seasonal labourer. Both departments required workers who agreed to
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the redeployment to be available Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The employees who agreed to the change are getting paid the same amount they were beforehand. The News understands that most, if not all, of the 50 who received the offer agreed to it. One such employee who contacted the News said she had no choice but to accept the offer, even though she didn’t think it would be safe for her “walking through Garry Point Park until 9 p.m. at night” as a city ambassador. With regard to the city’s redeployment strategy, Adams said the city is “taking a number of measures to maintain necessary programs and services during the pandemic.” “Our priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community while providing those services and keeping our facilities in optimum condition for reopening. Some areas were identified where added resources are needed to meet provincial requirements of compliance with health directives.” Adams told the News that the city is saving around $1.7 million per month with the staffing reductions which, he added, started back in March when “the impact of COVID-19 became clearer...” Several neighbouring cities, including Vancouver, announced pay cuts for non-unionized workers. However, Richmond has stopped short of such a measure, even though it’s considering a bylaw amendment to allow it to borrow up to $36.5 million to cover revenue shortfalls because of the pandemic. More online at Richmond-News.com
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Notice of Intention to Dispose of an Interest in Land and to Provide Assistance Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, the City hereby gives notice that the City intends to enter into a lease agreement regarding a City owned property located at 10277 River Drive (the “Property”) with the Atira Women’s Resource Society (the “Society”). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Society will lease the Property for a term of 10 years for $1.00 per annum. The Lease contains two mutual options for a term of 5 years for each renewal period for $1.00 per annum. Pursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter, the City also hereby gives notice that it intends to provide assistance to the Society. The assistance is in the form of basic rent of $1.00 per annum for the Property, for the purposes of a licensed not-for-profit child care centre and other ancillary uses that are directly related to early childhood development. The assistance provided is equal to the amount of $172,200.00 per annum. Any inquiries concerning the content of this Notice may be addressed to: Ken Barlow Manager, Property Services 6911 No. 3 Road Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 2C1 Tel: 604-276-4376 City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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selling fake tests Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
More than 1,500 fake COVID-19 testing kits have been seized from a Richmond resident by the RCMP in partnership with Health Canada. The COVID-19 Fraud Response Team of the BC RCMP, in partnership with Health Canada, acted on a tip from the Canadian AntiFraud Centre that the unauthorized kits were being sold online to unsuspecting British Columbians. Health Canada inspectors, assisted by members of the RCMP, seized more than 1,500 unauthorized kits from a Richmond resident, who had acquired and sold them without authorization. Only diagnostic tests authorized by Health Canada can be imported or sold in Canada. The RCMP said the person in question has not been charged, but didn’t give an explanation as to why. The Richmond News has
asked for more information.
Authorized COVID-19 tests provide accurate and reliable results, whereas unauthorized tests may lead to potential misdiagnosis. Selling or advertising health products that make false or misleading claims to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure COVID-19 is illegal in Canada. Health Canada said it is continuing to monitor websites for false and misleading claims, working with online retailers to ensure that unauthorized products and products making unauthorized claims are removed from their websites. Canadians who have purchased unauthorized health products should stop using them immediately and consult a health care professional if they have used any of these products and have health concerns. Health Canada encourages anyone who has information on the potential non-compliant sale or advertising of a health product claiming to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure COVID-19, to report it using the online complaint form.
Online Community Meetings May 19, 2020 | 12 to 2 pm May 21, 2020 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm Please join us at one of these online community meetings for the Project Definition Phase of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. Learn about the design concepts for the new plant and give feedback on community and park integration, and habitat enhancement and resource recovery opportunities. Each meeting will have the same presentations, with time for questions and discussion. The Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is a new plant that will replace the existing primary level treatment plant at the same site, in Richmond, BC, with the new plant operational by 2030. Metro Vancouver wants to ensure the new wastewater treatment plant makes a positive contribution to the health and well-being of people and the environment.
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Restrictions to ease Hospital ‘outbreak’ in mid-May: Horgan declared by VCH Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
Mid-May is when the province plans to start allowing small gatherings, elective surgeries at hospitals and more non-essential businesses to operate, Premier John Horgan announced Wednesday afternoon. B.C.’s Restart Plan will be implemented in collaboration with public health officials to allow businesses and labour organizations to lift restrictions in phases. “Our plan puts safety first,” Horgan said in a statement. “British Columbians have made enourmous sacrifices so far, and it’s thanks to them that we’re able to begin to lift some restrictions.”
According to the province, B.C. is in Phase 1 now, and Phase 2 will begin in mid-May. At that point, the following will be allowed: small social gatherings; resumption of elective surgeries and health services such as physiotherapy, dentistry, chiropractors and in-person counselling; provincial parks for day use; more non-essential services; recalling the legislature for regular sittings. Those sectors that were ordered closed by the province will work with WorkSafeBC to develop plans for re-opening. Businesses must be in compliance with provincial health orders and follow occupational health and safety rules from WorkSafeBC.
tember, but that will depend on transmission rates remaining low. Provincial parks will reopen for day use on May 14, and campgrounds and some other facilities will re-open on June 1. Some small parks that draw large crowds, however, won’t re-open. So far, 2,255 people in B.C. have tested positive for COVID-19. The provincial health officer announced Wednesday three more deaths of seniors, bringing the total number of deaths to 124 in the province. Hospitalizations in B.C. continue to be significantly below what they were a month ago, with 74 patients including 19 who are in intensive care. — with files from Glacier Media
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A COVID-19 “outbreak” was declared at Richmond Hospital on Saturday, with two cases confirmed as of 11 a.m. Tuesday. Earlier reports — which Dr. Bonnie Henry likely based her information on at Tuesday’s daily briefing on the COVID-19 situation across the province — indicated there was only one case. An outbreak is declared when there is evidence of transmission occurring among the patients and/or staff, and it is made at the discretion of the medical health officer. According to VCH, there is no evidence of risk to patients elsewhere in the hospital, including anyone going to the emergency department. The emergency department remains open, and VCH said it is safe for all patients. The response is being led by a medical health officer to ensure appropriate precautions are in place, VCH said in a statement, adding there are strict infection control protocols that follow any outbreak. This includes restricting staff from work-
Dr. Meena Dawar, Richmond’s medical health officer, has suggested some postponed medical procedures might be brought back, but with this outbreak, Henry said they will have to proceed with caution. Henry said more details will be coming out this week about bringing back elective surgeries, diagnostic imaging and other procedures that were scaled back to prepare for a large influx of COVID-19 cases, but this outbreak will be taken into consideration in any plans. “Any facility that has an outbreak will be treated differently — as we know, we need to be very cautious about that,” Henry told the Richmond News. How they will be brought back will depend on the investigation at the hospital that will take place over the coming days, she added. Updates on outbreaks, including the Richmond Hospital outbreak, are given at Henry’s daily updates on the COVID-19 situation, which are held most days at 3 p.m.
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Car owner allegedly bear-sprayed after pursuing suspect: RCMP
Richmond RCMP is advising people not to pursue suspected criminals, after the owner of a broken-into vehicle was allegedly bearsprayed.
his friend dialed 9-1-1 and provided a brief description of the suspect and direction he was headed. Mounties quickly flooded the area and located the owner of the vehicle.
At around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 police were called to the area of Cedarbridge Way and Lansdowne Road after a man was allegedly observed smashing the window of a vehicle and stealing a wallet from inside.
The vehicle owner told police that as he followed the suspect, the man had slowed down, lending the owner to think the suspect might return the wallet.
When the suspect was confronted, he ran away and the vehicle’s owner followed while
However, as he got near the suspect, he was allegedly bear-sprayed, but continued to follow the suspect.
The suspect was later located — with the assistance of a police service dog — hiding in some bushes. He was arrested and held in custody. RCMP recovered the victim’s wallet and a can of bear spray from the suspect. Coleton Szalay, who is known to police, has now been charged with assault and possession of a weapon, and theft under $5,000. “We understand that the victim wanted to retrieve his wallet, but trying to approach a suspect can be dangerous,” said Cpl.
Adriana Peralta, adding the victim wasn’t injured. Peralta said the public should keep a safe distance if they witness a crime. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2020-12015. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). — Alan Campbell/Richmond News
COVID-19 GARBAGE ISSUES – HEALTH SAFETY ALERT
HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 There is a serious issue with used masks, single-use gloves and wipes being littered and improperly disposed in Richmond. We need to do better as a community to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep collection crews safe as they provide this essential service.
AT HOME: • Put used masks, single-use gloves, wipes and other hygiene materials in a plastic bag, tie the bag securely and then put it in the garbage. • These items are not recyclable, and they must be secured in plastic bags, not placed loosely in the garbage. • Do not dispose of these items in your Green Cart or other recycling bins. • Do not dispose of these items down toilets, sinks or drains as this clogs pipes and causes backups. Only toilet paper is designed to be flushed. • Collection crews will be tagging bins if loose materials are found and may not collect affected bins.
IN THE COMMUNITY: • Do not litter masks, single-use gloves, wipes and other hygiene materials – you are putting others at risk. • Toss these used hygiene materials in the garbage. • Better yet, carry a plastic bag with you, place them in the bag and then into the garbage. • If caught littering, hefty fines could be applied under Bylaw #6803.
Please be responsible and courteous to others in the community, especially our waste collection front line workers, by disposing of these materials properly. Do your part to keep others safe. Environmental Programs Information: 604-276-4010
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School pilot suggested COMMUNITY COMMENT Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
Public schools and postsecondary could see a “full relaunch” in September, according to the deputy minister of health. It could begin with limited operations incorporating hygiene rules and policies on gatherings. Details will be coming from the Ministry of Education over the next few days.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said school districts would have to determine how best to implement policies in their areas. On Monday, Richmond’s medical health officer encouraged the school district to think about how they could pilot having students back in class before the end of this school year in preparation for next September. Dr. Meena Dawar, taking part in the Richmond COVID-19 Community Task Force, said it is anticipated
there will be easing of some COVID-19-related restrictions.
May 12th is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day, marked across the world as a day to raise awareness of a disease that very little is known about and yet affects more than 77,000 British Columbians. I would like to take this opportunity to shed some light on ME, what is being done to fight it, and how you can help support the growing effort to find a cure.
The school district has been planning what a return to school could look like, examining different scenarios, according to school superintendent Scott Robinson, speaking on the task force.
It is a devastating multi-system disease that causes dysfunction of the neurological, immune, endocrine and energy metabolism systems.
— with files from Glacier Media
Elementary remains shut Sea Island Elementary will continue to be closed as a K-3 school this fall, but there will be no closure process — which would include public consultation — because it is offering adult education in the building with about 300 students. The Richmond School District clarified there will be no primary classes at the school due to “extremely low enrolment.” According to the School Act, the school is not technically closed because it is still offering educational programs.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Day
“Clearly, we can’t go back to life as we knew it pre-COVID yet, at least not until a vaccine is found,” she said.
Last spring, the board of education decided to close the primary program because there were only 13 students registered at the school, eliciting a loud outcry from the Burkeville community on Sea Island. No decision has been made about the future of the school, according to the school district statement. If the board decides to move forward with permanently closing the school, there would be a formal closure process. — Maria Rantanen/Richmond News
ME is a spectrum disease that causes people to experience a substantial loss of physical or cognitive functioning. As of now, there is still no known cure and very few patients fully recover. Adults with ME can experience a profound decrease in quality of life, impairment in daily activities, and inability to work. In the past, a dire lack of research funding has prevented the identification of a cause for the disease. Since the Institute of Medicine’s 2015 report, Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness, interest in and funding for ME research has slowly grown but is still far from equitable when compared with research funding for other comparably disabling diseases. This is what makes ME Awareness Day and the subsequent awareness week so important within the ME community. Perhaps the greatest advocate for ME awareness here in British Columbia is the ME|FM Society of BC, a charity run by patients, caregivers, and their families, formed to help and support patients with ME and/ or Fibromyalgia (FM). The Canadian Institute on Health Research announced 1.4 million dollars in funding to be invested over five years in a new national network that will create critically-needed biomedical research for causes and treatments for ME. The announcement was welcomed by the ME community and is a starting point for establishing an ME research collaborative and to encourage new and young researchers to enter the ME research field. There are a multitude of areas where research is desperately needed, including epidemiological, economic and social impact studies of the disease. This work is welcome and will provide answers, which can only benefit patients and their caregivers. So on this May 12th, help support an amazing cause by visiting the website of the ME|FM Society of BC at www.mefm.bc.ca to donate, volunteer, or just inform yourself and others about the causes, symptoms, and supports for people with ME. Together we can bring Canada one step closer to a cure.
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TransLink will resume fare collection on June 1 In a bid to stem the financial bleeding at TransLink during the pandemic, the transit authority will resume collecting fares on June 1.
At that time, front-door boarding and fare collection will resume on all buses, with temporary plexiglass extension barriers being
added to conventional buses and vinyl barriers being installed on the rest of the fleet.
due to several factors, including significant reductions in ridership and fuel tax revenue.
Given current ridership levels, it’s estimated that $2 million per month will be collected by resuming fare collection on the buses.
TransLink is also advising customers that previously announced bus route suspensions and frequency reductions will come into effect on May 18.
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The Richmond News reported last month how TransLink temporarily laid off almost 1,500 employees and cut services across the region, including to the Canada Line and several bus services within Richmond. —Alan Campbell/Richmond News
Notice of Public Hearing
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10155 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10156 (RZ 18-820669) Location/s:
10140, 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road and 4051 & 4068 Cavendish Drive
Applicant/s:
Yamamoto Architecture Inc.
Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment: To redesignate 4051 Cavendish Drive and a portion of 10140, 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road from “Single-Family” to “Multiple-Family” in the Steveston Area Land Use Map to Schedule 2.4 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 (Steveston Area Plan) Purpose of Zoning Amendment: 1. To rezone 4051 Cavendish Drive and the West Portions of 10140, 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” and “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to a new site-specific zone entitled “Town Housing (ZT88) - No. 1 Road (Steveston)”, to permit the development of 35 townhouses including six affordable housing units, with vehicle access from No. 1 Road; and 2. To rezone 4068 Cavendish Drive and the East Portions of 10160 & 10180 No. 1 Road from “Single Detached (RS1/B)” and “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)” to permit the development of two single-family lots with vehicle access from Cavendish Drive. City Contact: Edwin Lee, 604-276-4121, Planning and Development Division
Bylaw 10155 / 10156
2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10163 (RZ 18 843479) Location/s:
7100 & 7120 Ash Street
Applicant/s:
Fougere Architecture Inc.
Purpose: To rezone the subject properties from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT16) - South McLennan and St. Albans Sub-Area (City Centre)” zone, in order to develop 17 two-storey townhouse units with vehicle access from Ash Street. City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, 604-276-4092, Planning and Development Division
Bylaw 10163
How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ agendas/hearings/2020.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are unavailable for viewing at City Hall due to the current closure. Please find these materials on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/ hearings/2020.htm • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing May 9, 2020 and ending May 19, 2020. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The health and wellness of our residents, staff and Council remain our priority. Please be advised that measures will be taken at the meeting to respect physical distancing requirements and adhere to recommended preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW NO. 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 10122 (FENCE REGULATIONS) Location/s:
City wide
Applicant/s:
City of Richmond
Purpose: To amend Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to amend regulations as they relate to fences, including height and materials. City Contact: James Cooper, 604-247-4606, Planning and Development Division
• During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Public Hearing is open to members of the public who may be affected by the proposed bylaw and wish to make a presentation. • Due to the public health concerns and physical distancing requirements, the public is encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the Public Hearing instead of attending the meeting in person. • If you are unable to attend or choose to not attend due to COVID-19, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office
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Trees cut in ‘error:’ property owner Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
The owner of a Richmond property who faced backlash from neighbours over the illegal cutting down of two trees told the Richmond News he had nothing to do with the incident — which he calls “heinous” — and regrets that it happened. “We were shocked to learn that an unknown individual entered our property and cut down two trees belonging to the City of Richmond,” said Kulbir Kahlon — who coowns the property at 10571 Aintree Cres. with his daughters. “I would like to assure you that neither I nor my daughters had anything to do with this act,” Kahlon wrote in a letter to the News. While Kahlon admits he and his daughters wanted the trees removed, he said they have “always been committed” to removing them in full compliance with the city’s bylaws — and that they have been dealing with the city on the issue for the last seven months. Kahlon told the News he felt it was important that both sides of the story were heard, to avoid people “jumping the gun” or blaming someone “with no proof.”
The News previously reported how neighbours of the Aintree Crescent property were “disgusted” by the illegal cutting of the two trees on April 10 and April 14. At the time, residents recounted how a man with a chainsaw was dropped off at the property — which is undergoing construction — and proceeded to tear the city’s stop work orders off the trees before cutting them down. A spokesperson for the City of Richmond said the city is taking the incident “extremely seriously” and is pursuing legal proceedings against those involved. According to Kahlon, the grade of the property needed to come out over three feet in order to build the house, and an independent arborist confirmed in a report that this would have damaged the trees “beyond repair.” Kahlon said he raised this with the city, but added the issue was “ignored.” “Unfortunately, someone cut down the trees. This was likely the result of an error, as I did not cut down the trees or hire anyone to cut down the trees,” said Kahlon. “I ask that my fellow Richmondites refrain from assuming that I or anyone in my family is guilty of this heinous act. We intend to cooperate fully with the investigation and hope that the guilty party is identified and punished appropriately under the law,” he said.
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he canadian retail sector w ill see a two-part return to business, with essential retailers getting back to work before their non-essential counterparts, says retail council of canada president diane brisebois. the key question that the sector is trying to answer, she said, is, “how do you try to mitigate and ensure commerce with citizens on a regular basis so you know they’re safe and protected?” and, said industry watcher craig Patterson of Retail Insider, that return could be in a few
B.C. could follow Saskatchewan’s plan to reopen sector on May 19
weeks if not a couple of months. in mid-april, b.c. officials publicly floated the idea of easing restrictions by mid-may. saskatchewan on april 23 released its re-open saskatchewan Plan, which aims to loosen by may 4 regulations for medical services and low-risk recreation, then to loosen restrictions on retail services by may 19. dates for further phases of reopening have not been announced. whether b.c. follows a similar pattern remains to be seen. brisebois said provincial governments reached out to the council for feedback on how retailers could be managed in an overall return to normal.
even as restrictions ease, brisebois said, business operators are going to have change the way they operate. the changes most obvious to consumers will be those they’ve already seen – social distancing and the transparent barriers at checkouts. store traffic will have to be monitored and staff would have to be ret ra i ned on clea n i ng procedures. First, brisebois said, the curve of covid-19 infection needs to flatten. “we need increased testing before we move ahead,” she said. then, all sectors need to coordinate how they will return to business. companies will have
to ask, “is everyone involved?” brisebois said, citing the saskatchewan case. “is the chain of command singing off the same hymn book so citizens are not confused?” and, she said, bureaucratic interference needs to be kept to a minimum. businesses, she said, need cooperation rather than hindrance from government agencies and bylaw services – “they need to reach out; they need to come together.” in terms of physical operations, retailers need to deal with rules governing apparel fitting rooms, use of payment keypads and procedures for product returns, as
well as overarching concerns about employees, taxes and rent. “the greatest challenge for them is to ensure that their employees remain healthy and protected,” brisebois said. Patterson said may could be too late for businesses that were already struggling as they came out of 2019. “we did see a decrease in retail sales,” he said. “we saw a decrease in foot traffic in malls.” w hat cov i d-19 may have done to the retail sector, Patterson said, is move more people to online shopping. the period may have been long enough to entrench e-commerce habits in some consumers, he explained.•
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From gyms to dental clinics, the ‘new normal’ will likely be continued social distancing
By nelson Bennett n bennett@biv.com
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t some point, even Provincial health officer dr. bonnie henry – who revealed she cut her own hair during the pandemic, after ordering hair salons and barber shops closed – is probably going to want to have a professional style her hair. she may have to wait until the end of may, unless she decides hair salons and barbers can reopen sooner than that. and like so many other british columbians,henrymayalsowant to go to a dentist for a teeth cleaning, an optometrist to get her eyes checked or prescription update, and maybe work off some stress at the gym. those types of personal care services will likely reopen on a staggered basis, and none of them will be offered in a way that could be described as “normal,” say the businesses that are preparing for a green light – which is actually more of an orange light.
going to the gym may involve having to make an appointment, not just dropping in, and members may not be allowed to change and shower after their workout. Your haircut may be more expensive, and you may be expected to wash your own hair before you show up for your appointment, and wait outside until your turn comes, to limit the amount of time you are in the salon. “dr. bonnie henry’s order for our industry to remain closed is until the end of may,” said greg robins, executive director of the beauty council of western canada, which represents barbers, stylists, spas, cosmetologists and body waxers. “now, she could shorten that or she could extend it.” in order to plan for a phased reopening, the council has looked to other jurisdictions that are moving earlier on reopening and to those sectors, like grocery stores, that have managed to operate throughout the pandemic, for ideas on how to serve customers
Laila Testini, owner of Crush Hair in Surrey, has stocked up on face masks, shields and cleaning products | Rob KRuyt
again, while maintaining enhanced health, safety and sanitary measures. “there are simple things, like tape on the floor people to stay a certain distance apart, hand sanitizers available for customer use, possibly barriers between client and provider, and perhaps the mandatory use of face masks,” robins said. laila testini, owner of crush
hair co. in surrey, said all of her 11 stylists have had to take an online sanitization course in preparation for reopening. “i’ve ordered masks and face shields for all of our employees, and i’ve stocked up on all our cleaning products because i’m worried there’s going to be a run on those,” she said. in some jurisdictions, a phased reopening will see hair salons and barbers allowed to reopen before other personal care services, like beauty spas and hair waxing salons. asked if that may be the case in b.c., robins said: “i wish not, but i think yes.” if you need dental work, expect a backlog, even when dentists are allowed to start performing nonemergency dental work, like fillings, crowns and cleanings. care dyck, manager at aurora dental clinic, expects a demand backlog to be exacerbated by expected limits on the number of dentists, assistants and patients in the clinic at a given time.
“if you normally have a full schedule, your full schedule now is maybe half the capacity that it was,” she said. “so there is going to be some backlog i think, for sure.” the same may go for optometrists. like dentists, they are currently allowed to deal only with emergencies, like eye infections. devin almond, a partner at nuvue optometry in kelowna, said optometrists had hoped for a phased reopening may 1, but now expect it in mid-may. as for fitness centres, gym owners are brainstorming ways to reduce contact between members and staff. club 16 trevor linden Fitness centres plan to add cleaning staff and cleaning stations and limit the number of members in the gym at any one time. linden is hoping for a reopening by the end of may. “we’re really in the ideas stage right now of just figuring out how we keep our members and staff as safe as possible,” linden said. •
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No easy road back for Canadian exporters trade |
Health checkpoints could prevent quick windfall after U.S. economy reopens
By ChuCk Chiang cchiang@biv.com
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anycanadianbusinesses waiting for a reopening of the domestic economy may be anticipating the quickly approaching restart of the U.s. market even more. With the United states accounting for 75% of canada’s foreign trade, how exactly the U.s. economy reopens will play a major role in the canadian recovery. but with reopening businesses falling under state jurisdiction, how each region reopens will differ greatly. but there are some key milestones that are universal, said new-York-based economic and trade consultant sean k ing. chief among them, he said, is announcements of coviD testing and tracking at state and local levels. “testing is key,” said king, an affiliated scholar with University of notre Dame’s Liu institute of asia and asian studies. “We’d have to be on the lookout for a second wave of the virus, which means people could be looking over their shoulders for the foreseeable future…. We can only reopen as much as it’s safe to.” b.c.’s closest neighbour, Washington state, has been among the slowest to roll out a reopening plan – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, said canada West Foundation trade & investment centre director carlo Dade.
The Canadian Trucking Association hands out meals to drivers as they pass through the Nordel Inspection Station in Delta on April 28. An easing of pandemic restrictions might not bring immediate help to Canadian exporters, observers say | Rob KRuyt
Washington governor Jay inslee has extended a stay-at-home order to least until may 4 and said the state’s coviD-19 testing capabilities need to go through “enormous expansions.” the state also joined a pact with oregon and california to coordinate their reopening; neither california nor oregon has specified a date for businesses – only medical procedures and surgeries are being phased back in. but many other states are playing by looser rules, Dade said. and in a system where the U.s. and canadian trucking sectors are essentially integrated, that means another major milestone that needs to be reached is a health-check policy for all truck drivers crossing the border. “it’s less of a problem for b.c.
because oregon, Washington and california have their heads screwed on straight,” Dade said. “but for alberta, for example, trucks pass through idaho, north Dakota, oklahoma, Wyoming.… states with the strongest resistance to public health measures. going forward, we have about six million trucks a year that cross the northern border; so how do you then have a border that’s completely open for six million potential [disease] vectors crossing the border every year?” states like tennessee offer a glimpse of how reopening can roll out in places that are already doing so. the state is allowing restaurants and retail stores to open at a maximum of 50% capacity. in order to reopen, the state’s restaurant employees must wear
masks and gloves, all customers need to be screened, tables must be set a minimum of six feet apart and menus must be disposable or sanitized. retail stores, meanwhile, are asked to stagger shifts to enforce social distancing, use plastic barriers between the cashier and customers and increase the use of curbside delivery. none of these rules, however, will be enforced on a state level and will be up to each business to manage. tennessee reported its highest single-day increase in new coviD-19 cases, at 478, just one day before restaurants reopened. as a result, a health checkpoint at the border, while needed, will bring with it the type of wait times last seen after 9/11 in 2001, when stricter security measures spurred a traffic crunch. that, Dade sa id, dents the potential for canadian exporters to quickly capitalize on a U.s. reopening until a vaccine becomes widespread. “Do we stop trucks at the border and get drivers tested?” he said. “You’ve seen the backups at the Peace arch during 9/11. Do we have to disinfect trucks coming in? Do we not allow drivers to exit the cab and use washroom facilities? You run into all these issues, and you have to worry about all the hidden things that don’t present themselves out front. “i don’t think the easy movement of goods across the border will continue,” Dade added,
noting that manufacturing will be the slowest to resume because it depends on supply chains beyond canada and the U.s. some foreign carmakers, for example, are planning to reopen plants in early may, although plans by domestic auto manufacturers have so far been scuttled by the opposition of United auto Workers union. Even i f one d isrega rds the border safety issues, king said, canadian exporters should be cautious because the return to normalcy will be far from immediate – even if cheap gas may encourage some to spend. “Even if individual states allow people to go out, work and spend again, will they feel safe enough to do so?” he said. “and how much will millions of newly unemployed americans want, or be able, to spend when things do reopen?” then there’s the worst-case scenario: a too-swift reopening that causes a second outbreak. Werner antweiler, an associate professor at the University of british columbia’s sauder school of business, said that’s the most worrisome question for everyone in canada and the United states. “this may force the economy into a W-shaped rather than v-shaped recovery,” antweiler said. “if a quick loosening of restriction backfires, it could do yet more damage to the U.s. economy. t hat is what some call the risk of an L-shaped, non-recovery.” •
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hile canadian exporters looking at the U.s. ma rket conti nue to wait on the exact nature of the reopening, the picture is clearer – though not much brighter – for those looking at china. that’s because china, where the coviD-19 outbreak in January caused its first shutdown of a major global economy, has since been gradually reopening, culminating in the disease epicentre in Wuhan reopening earlier this month. the concern now, said one chinese economist familiar with the b.c. situation, is that beijing’s worries about a second wave of coviD-19 have prompted china to ban foreign citizens from entering the country. the rule was announced in late march after china reported coviD-19 cases returning to the country by way of travellers from russia into the northern chinese province
of heilongjiang. that means that in-person business meetings – vital for securing deals in the chinese market – simply isn’t possible right now, said bo chen, professor of economics at the huazhong University of science and technology. “because of the pandemic, china was in a serious situation two months ago, and the world closed its doors on china,” chen said. “now, we are seeing the reverse of china closing its doors to foreign visitors. this is actually a big problem for the investment community; and it has led to a big drop in both foreign and domestic investment, because domestic investors also cannot travel across regions before the reopening happened for most of the country in march.” beijing has tried to mitigate the situation by moving investment project details and contacts online. officials are also now encouraging domestic investors to step up as road and rail travel
within china returns to normal patterns. as for potential for imports from b.c. and canada, chen said the numbers will definitely be ugly for the months of march, april and may as the chinese l i m it i nbou nd i nternationa l traffic. “our trade data for Q1 was relatively fine,” chen said, even though the country saw its gDP fall 6.8% during that period. “our exports were down 11.4%, but our imports are down only less than 1%…. but i have to make myself clear: the reason that i think imports in Q1 were not affected was because it was Q1. before april, the seriousness of the pandemic had just begun to affect other countries. i think once we get the data after april, we will see an inverse picture.” chen noted, however, that the tried-and-true canadian exports such as seafood and agricultural goods are probably the best bet to recover faster in the chinese market, especially if the global
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pandemic subsides and allows for more travel and business to be conducted across borders. but even the agricultural sector may not face a bright prospect in china’s reopening, said canada West Foundation trade & investment centre director carlo Dade. the main problem is the U.s.china Phase 1 trade agreement that was announced in January, which gives a heavy advantage to U.s. producers of products like beef in the chinese market. For example, Dade said, the deal allows the U.s. Food and Drug administration to give a list of U.s. beef plants to beijing and demand that china, at short notice,
take imports from these plants. that’s not the case for canada, which traditionally would submit a list of potential plants to beijing, in hopes that it would agree to order from one or more of them. “the americans have basically handcuffed the chinese’ ability to impose non-tariff barriers on U.s. agricultural products, and nowhere is that clearer than beef,” Dade said. “it’s not, ‘You send us a list and we’ll get back to you,’ but ‘We’re going to tell you from which plants you will take our beef, and we’ll tell you how quickly you have to approve them, no questions, no changes.’ so you can see the huge advantage the U.s. has in moving beef to china. You have certainty with a U.s. producer that it’s not going to be stopped by red tape.” Dade added that canada earned some goodwill by sending medical supplies to china earlier in the pandemic, but he is uncertain if it will carry over onto issues like red meat or canola. •
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There may be no solace for a young girl who has just lost her father, but a Richmond resident is hoping to show her comfort by embracing her in a quilt made from her late father’s T-shirts.
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Warlito Valdez, who worked for the Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL), passed away on April 5 after he was exposed to COVID-19 while working as a front-line essential worker. He left behind his wife Flozier and young daughter Charlotte. Pamela Sheaves, a longtime Richmond resident, took to social media after learning of Valdez’s passing in hopes others in the community would want to join her in making a handmade quilt out of T-shirts for his daughter. “When I heard about (Valdez’s) passing and that he left behind a young child, it kind of just struck me,” said Sheaves, adding that she experienced loss before and understood how it felt. “I thought it would be nice to have something of his, like a quilt, so that (Charlotte) can carry it around with her for the rest of her life, but I’m not capable of doing it on my own, so I reached out to the community to see if anyone would be willing to help and some-
Pamela Sheaves is making a quilt out of Tshirts for a young girl who lost her father, Warlito Valdez (inset), to COVID-19. Photo submitted how go from there.” Sheaves has since collected Valdez’s old T-shirts and clothes, which were professionally sanitized and cleaned by RSCL, and connected with two volunteers who reached out to help with the quilt. The project, said Sheaves, will be a simple twin-sized quilt that will carry a part of Valdez’s memory in it, but the process of making it isn’t as simple as it sounds. Sheaves told the Richmond News that they are finding it difficult to source their
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Jin will be studying sciences at UBC this fall in a group of 10 Schulich scholars — five in sciences and five in engineering. Across Canada, only 100 students were chosen for the Schulich Leader Award out of more than 300,000 applications. She hopes her time at UBC will let her explore the sciences, but she doesn’t have a specific career goal in mind yet. “I am hoping to be a curious learner, see where life leads me and obviously do my best to offer something valuable to the world around me,” Jin said. Jin partly attributes her success to her supportive parents who let her try things and didn’t push her into areas she wasn’t interested in. Growing up in an immigrant family, she’s heard horror stories from other children of immigrants who were forced to do activities they didn’t want to. But her parents always let her decide what she would be involved in. “They understand that you have to let the child discover their path on their own,” she said. Jin is a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets — and has flown a glider — she is a Bronze Cross swimmer and plays the piano and trumpet. Jin completed the International Baccalaureate program as well as doing advanced placement (AP) courses, maintaining a 90-per-cent average. Her principal, Jim Allison, called her a “remarkably well-rounded” student, genuine and well-respected by her teachers and peers.
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While health authorities grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks at food processing facilities across the Lower Mainland, similar operations in Richmond appear to have side-stepped that particular landmine. There are seven confirmed cases of the virus at Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry in Chilliwack, 54 at Superior Poultry in Coquitlam and 35 at United Poultry in Vancouver. Some of those cases may be linked to temporary foreign workers, who often live in large numbers in the same accommodation. However, according to the union which represents many of the employees at such facilities, there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in Richmond. Parm Kahlon, spokesperson for UFCW 1518 local — which has 112 members at Donald’s Fine Foods on Mitchell Island in north Richmond — said major changes have been made to the operations since the pandemic started. “Staff are all wearing gloves and masks and using plexi-glass, all provided by the company,” Kahlon told the Richmond News. “Staff benches and tables (in break rooms)
Kahlon said the company has also created more distance between workers on production lines and is staggering break times to avoid large groups gathering. The News has reached out to Donald’s Fine Foods and several other Richmond processing plants for comment on their operations as well as the Migrant Workers Centre to find out if temporary foreign workers are being employed at Richmond food processing/packing operations. Meanwhile, another Richmond-based company in the food sector is thankful it got well ahead of the pandemic curve, when it outfitted all employees with PPE and totally reworked its operations several months ago. Guy Dean, president and general manager at Organic Ocean Seafood in Steveston Harbour, said his company has been working with a limited crew at the plant since March, when it also shut off access to the operations side for people who don’t need to touch the product. The company specializes in high-end seafood, such as salmon, halibut, ling cod, sablefish and spot prawns and supplies some of the world’s top chefs, from across North America to Hong Kong and Singapore.
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She hadn’t realized she was clenching her jaw all day – due to COVID-19-related stress – until she recently cracked a tooth.
“It was critical for us to have employee safety and to have protection of our resources. We locked down long before it became official.”
The company didn’t sit around waiting for a miracle, though, it pivoted 180 degrees and started doing home deliveries.
Dean said the company has an investor who was “very tuned in to what was happening around the world” and gave them an early heads up as to what was around the corner. “We were well aware of what was coming and went out and got our PPE stock before anyone else had even considered it,” added Dean.
However, like most businesses that supply the restaurant trade, Organic Ocean has suffered a massive financial hit, losing about 80 per cent of its orders.
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Ordinarily, Organic Ocean would have 17 employees at the Steveston plant. Now they are down to only four people at any one time in the operations side, normally there would be seven, while the office staff are all working from home. “We work in teams and we had to split them up. We have a safety officer who
“We had to re-invent ourselves,” said Dean, adding that they also donate produce to the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver. “We took about two weeks to get something up and running which would normally take six months to a year. “We got some of our business back in Singapore, but they relapsed. But Hong Kong and other locations are slowly coming back on line.”
As for the current push across B.C. to have the current restrictions on social activities — such as restaurants and bars — lifted, the new model of operating at Organic Ocean seems to be here to stay, for a long time. “We plan to listen to the science, which continues to tell us to be cautious,” added Dean.
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Despite the new anxiety of her job, Kerr said she’s motivated by the drawings and notes of thanks that families leave by their mailboxes for carriers.
“Most of us try to slap a smile on our face and get it done, but it is (stressful),” she said.
Some of that worry stems from customers who don’t follow physical distancing practices when carriers are delivering their mail, she said, for example, when they are delivering packages to houses or distributing mail in apartment buildings.
jumps on it the second it’s not happening,” said Dean.
“We have volunteers, our union members, who are regularly sanitizing rest spots, elevators and high touch areas. And (Canada Post) hired extra cleaning services, so they are doing their part.”
But Lauri Kerr, a Canada Post letter carrier for over 15 years, said she’s far from alone in feeling stress and anxiety on the job these days.
Many letter carriers are “fearful,” said Kerr — who delivers mail around Steveston – and worried of the unknown.
“We took COVID social and physical distancing very seriously at a very early stage, around the time the (World Health Organization) declared it a pandemic, but way before B.C. started making recommendations and orders,” said Dean.
Lauri Kerr Photo submitted While most people are respectful once the letter carriers ask them to stand back and remind them of physical distancing, Kerr said she is “quite surprised” that still happens. Letters and packages are sorted at a processing plant near Vancouver International Airport.
“I’ve got to tell you — it keeps you moving. It just puts such a smile on your face and means so much to so many of us during this time,” she said. “The first time I saw a note, and somebody left me a couple of masks — I got to say — I cried. I felt like they really cared about me; it’s a wonderful feeling.” More online at Richmond-News.com
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Writing may be a solitary occupation, but the launch of a new book is anything but — especially for a lesser known author promoting her first paperback. Danielle Aldcorn has published a number of youth novels online, but All We Left Behind was the Steveston author’s first historical novel published by the renowned publishing house HarperCollins. As a part of the launch, in-person book signings, school visits, library readings were lined up to take place around the Lower Mainland and on the Island to coincide with Tuesday’s release.
online story times. For her part, Aldcorn is hoping readers will think about contributing their own book reviews on book retailer sites, and she’s looking for opportunities to visit a virtual classroom. Meanwhile, Graham found it “fascinating” to draw the link between the pandemic, and some of the emotions people are going through, and what earlier generations would have gone through during times of war. All We Left Behind came from two personal inspirations. One was of her grandfather, William Aldcorn, who was a Canadian spitfire pilot who was shot down during the Second World War. The other was her nephews’ 98-year-old great-grandfather, Ted Tadayuki Kadohama, who was interned during the same war.
And then came COVID-19. “The timing of the release landing during a pandemic is both unfortunate and serendipitous at the same time,” said Graham, whose day job is that of family therapist.
“Maybe another war like WWII would never happen again, but tragedies that strike and Danielle impact the entire world Aldcorn can and do happen — The book will still go on we are living through sale as scheduled and she’s an example of that right happy to know it will still be sold at Costco for the months of May and now with the pandemic,” said Graham. June, but all the promotional gigs, which “Maybe the experience of self-isolating account for a large part of an author’s is a reminder to return to a greater apincome, have been axed. preciation of what is truly important, to But artists are nothing if not creative and reconnect with our compassion, to re-harAldcorn has been inspired by the ways monize through the rhythm of quiet crein which artists and authors are finding ativity, to heal ourselves and the planet, ways to share their content through live and to ultimately make the world a better streams, one-person concerts from their place.” homes, drive-by window-art galleries or
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A diary written by a Wuhan-based author has kicked off a contentious debate within Richmond’s Chinese community — and the Chinese diaspora at large. Fang Fang, who wrote an online journal about her experience living through the lockdown of Wuhan City, has now become the subject of a polarizing debate as her work, Wuhan Diary, is set to be published in both English and German later this month by HarperCollins. Supporters say the 65-yearold writer is a “truth-teller.” Critics, however, view her as a “traitor” who has “handed a knife to Western countries to attack China,” as numerous online posts say. “It’s a pity for writers who care about society to be labelled as bad guys and receive so much criticism online,” William Chan, president of the Chinese Canadian Writers’ Association, said in translation. “It’s totally fine if you don’t agree with a writer’s opinions, but it’s nonsense to say she is working with Western powers.” Chan refers to a famous quote by the Taiwanese essayist and cultural critic, Lung Ying-tai: “Please use civilization to convince us.”
Fang Fang Wikipedia photo People who hold different opinions from writers are welcome to use logic and rationality to discuss their concerns with a writer but shouldn’t resort to attacking or blaming them, Chan adds. Grant Hsu, a local YouTuber who made a video on the diary, told the Richmond News he supports the book’s publication, but said the timing is off. The author, he said, should have at least waited until the global pandemic is over. “Fang Fang chose to publish her book amid COVID-19, which means the book might be used by someone else as a political tool. As a writer, I believe she doesn’t want to see this happen,” said Hsu, in translation. Hsu, who studied literature in Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan, said the current
Russell claimed Nazism and fascism are outgrowths of romanticism, which originated with Rousseau. It may not have been Rousseau’s intention, explained Hsu, but his work and philosophy served as a weapon for political extremists. The diary is the same, Hsu added. “Trump’s supporters want China to pay the price for the global pandemic. If the book is used as a political weapon, it will cause devastating consequences for China and bring a surge in antiChinese sentiment abroad,” said Hsu. HarperCollins plans to release the 208-page diary on May 26.
On its website, the publisher writes, “(Fang Fang) reminds us that, in the face of the new virus, the plight of the citizens of Wuhan is also that of citizens everywhere.” The site also quotes Fang Fang as saying, “The virus is the common enemy of humankind; that is a lesson for all humanity. “The only way we can conquer this virus and free ourselves from its grip is for all members of humankind to work together.”
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Cold, Flu or Allergy? What are the differences? Cold, flu and allergy share similar signs and symptoms and therefore can be confusing to diagnose. Understanding the differences between them can help you identify the condition and select appropriate treatment options. Cold, flu and allergy can all affect your respiratory system, which can make you develop symptom of coughing. But each condition also has key differences that set them apart. Cold and flu are caused by different viruses. The flu or influenza is primarily caused by Influenza A or B viruses, whereas the majority of common cold is caused by rhinoviruses. Both cold and flu can lead to runny nose, congestion, cough and sore throat. But the flu symptoms are much worse and can also include high fever, headache, fatigue and general aches and pain. These symptoms are less common when you have a cold. Usually, complications from cold are relatively rare, but people with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems can develop serious complications like pneumonia or bronchitis from the cold and flu. The cold and flu viruses contain many different strains and subtypes and yet there are still a lot of viruses that have not been identified. New strains of flu and cold virus evolve every few years and therefore getting a flu shot every year is important to protect yourself and others. Allergy, on the other hand, is a little different because it is not caused by a virus. Instead, it is your own immune system reacting to a trigger or an allergen. When you have allergies and breathe in pollen or dust, the immune cells in your nose and respiratory tract overreact and stimulate release of histamines leading to running nose, sneezing, coughing and mucus build-up. Allergy can also cause itchy, watery eyes, which you don’t normally have with cold or flu. Allergy symptoms usually last as long as your are exposed to the allergen, which can last weeks or months during pollen seasons. Conversely, cold and flu rarely last beyond 2 weeks. Most people with cold or flu recover without medical care and generally require symptomatic relief with over-the-counter products to reduce pain, fever, nasal congestion, and cough; however if symptoms last beyond 10 days, check with your pharmacist and family physician.
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numerous falls and tumbles and as they age, get involved in various sports which can cause misalignments in the spine. As we get older we may be involved in car accidents, have poor posture, fatigue or repetitive strains from work. These can all negatively affect the spine and nervous system and prevent us from achieving optimal health and wellness. Our goal is to minimize the detrimental effects of nerve stress or subluxations to maximize your health potential. Pain is only 10% of what the nervous system does. That is why it is so important to have your spine checked throughout your life. Call Minoru Chiropractic today for a complimentary consultation – we are always happy to accept new patients, 604-207-9050.
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Sunflowers connect students, staff garden plots,” she told the Richmond News.
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“Even though we are apart, we are growing together.” That was the message from Wanda Salewski, principal at Jessie Wowk elementary, near No. 2 and Williams roads, after she and some staff members spent the entire day in the rain personally delivering a very special package to the homes of each and every one of their 220 students. Inside the package was a sunflower seed (planted by staff), materials to document their learning (booklet, crayons and pen), a chocolate sunflower, an instruction sheet of how to care for the sunflower and the plans for the project. Attached to the bag, said Salewski, was a poem, describing the project. “They care for the sunflower at home and then, when it is about 15 centimetres, they plant it at home or bring it back to school to plant in one of our
“What a happy welcome it will be to see all those sunflowers greeting us when we come back in September or whenever we do come back. “If the flowers don’t come back, that’s fine too. The most important thing is that we are doing this same activity together.” Salewski, whose own family pitched in as well, said the bags were donated by Bulldog Bag, a local company, and the sunflower chocolates were made by Sinfully the Best, a Steveston business. “I sent emails to families telling them about a special delivery that was going to arrive on their doorsteps,” she added. “The delivery day was the highlight of the project for everyone. Children and families were so excited to have a special delivery and see someone from school at their doorstep. “It warmed my heart to see many of the children in their pyjamas, so thrilled and happy to see us.
“By the time I arrived back at school after my deliveries, emails were already arriving, thanking me and the entire school for being so caring and thoughtful and for connecting with them.” Salewski said her idea was grounded in her “belief that shared experiences in schools, just like in families, develop a sense of belonging and community. “I arrived at Wowk in February and found the community to be warm and caring. I wanted to do something to connect with families, something that we could all do even though we are apart because of COVID 19. “This shared experience gives us something in common, to talk about now and celebrate when we return to school. It is more than just a learning experience.” To keep the project alive over the coming weeks and months, Salewski is going to be posting photos and activities on the school’s website and families have been asked to check in once a week for a sunflower update.
All students at Jessie Wowk elementary received a sunflower plant to grow while they learn at home. Photo submitted
Angels Among Us: Tulips and coffee for hospital staff A Starbucks gift card worth $600 provided many hospital workers with a cup of joe Richmond Hospital staff have continuously received support from the community, and during this past week, they received even more surprises from residents.
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Rehana Ishmail, a Richmond Hospital staff member, clocked off on Tuesday evening and was ready to head home when she was greeted by a giant note taped to a medical sandwich board and a bucket of tulips right next to it in front of the hospital. The note read, “A thank you for all the staff at Richmond Hospital — please help yourself to a bunch of local grown tulips! Gratefully, a Richmond resident.”
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Ishmail took the chance to share the kind act and a photo on Facebook. “Leaving work after an exhausting long shift and came out to this surprise. Thank you to this kind soul for being so thoughtful,” said the post. Meanwhile, on April 22, another mysterious gentleman was spotted
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DOWNSIZER'S DELIGHT 115-8760 No. 1 Road
Spacious corner 2 bed/1.5 bath home in popular Apple Greene. Good proximity to shopping & transit. This great complex boasts resort style amenities with indoor & outdoor pools, billiard room, lounges and grand greenspace between complexes. Kitchen & bath updates, hardwood floors plus insuite-laundry.
STEVESTON VILLAGE
$628,000
ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE 40-11491 7th Avenue
This great 3 bedroom end unit with east/west facing yards is privately set amidst grand greenspace in Mariners Village. Located just a stroll to The Village, transit, Garry Point Park & the West Dyke is this fabulous family friendly complex. Beautiful indoor pool. Walking distance to Lord Byng & McMath.
ONE SWEET SUITE 111-4758 53rd Street, Ladner
Spectacular 700 sq. ft. patio that extends the living space of this sunny 2 bedroom/2 bath home in sought after SUNNINGDALE 111. Patio is ideal for children, pets, container gardening & entertaining. Updated kitchen and baths plus choice location just minutes from shopping & transit. Hurry!
STEVESTON VILLAGE
$1,459,000
STEPS TO STEVESTON 3933 Garry Street
Charm & character abound in this home minutes from transit, schools & shopping. The perfect plan boasts 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths up plus a 5th bedroom on the main. Inviting covered front porch, sky-lit foyer, great kitchen with dual fuel range, radiant in-floor heat, private N & S yards & a detached garage.
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath over 1,400 sq.ft. townhouse in great shape in a complex within walking distance of Richmond Centre, Minoru Park, and the Seniors Centre. Super functional floor plan with a larger Liv/Din area, Contemporary Kitchen with adjoining Eating area/Family Room. Ample size Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet & full Ensuite! Located in the best part of the complex! 2 Parking right at Front Door too! See it, you'll love it!
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In case you missed this one in Tiffany Gardens, here's your chance! If you want a quiet, well-maintained building that is adult-oriented with a minimum of 19+, no pets, no rentals with a fabulous location in the heart of Richmond, this is it! Floor to ceiling windows in this 1124sf, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath corner unit, facing northwest with a gas fireplace and 2 balconies. A queen size bed fits perfectly in the second bedroom. Laminate floors with full size washer and dryer. Perfect for people downsizing or a couple who wants more space. Lots of potential with your design ideas or just move in. Bike room with workshop and a lounge. Literally, steps to Lansdowne Mall, T&T, KPU, transit, Canada Line and restaurants. Visit 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=e77BBkFh5aq
$1,368,000 This custom 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is COMPLETELY renovated with a legal addition in 2016. Modern design throughout. Quartz counter tops with undermount sinks in all bathrooms. Open kitchen with Quartz WATERFALL EDGE COUNTER-TOP, Stainless Steel appliances, built in microwave, pendant and recessed lighting. New boiler, on demand water heater, roof, exterior, windows in 2016. One bedroom suite potential! Move in Ready! Please visit our virtual tour. https://bcwestcoasthomes.com/featured/ 9871-seacastle-drive-richmond-bc/
Terrific 1 bedroom + flex/den Penthouse in Zen at Salus! Adera's multi award winning resort inspired community. Features 10’ ceilings in the living room, mountain views, kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, laminate floors in living, dining room & den. Enjoy the convenience of in-suite laundry, additional storage and secured parking! Great amenities with 6500 sq ft Spa Inspired Club house which includes Swimming pool, Hot tub, Party room, Relaxing Lounge, Gym, Yoga room, infrared Sauna and Steam room! Great convenient location at the corner of Scott & 66th Ave with only steps away from public transit, shopping and with easy access to Highway 99 or Highway 91. Virtual tour will be available soon.
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3004 W. KING EDWARD AVENUE
SUNNYMEDE 14,129 SF LOT
$4,980,000
6671 GIBBONS DRIVE
$2,998,000
7891 SUNNYMEDE CRESCENT
MacKenzie Heights. 85% completed new home in 2018. 60ʼ x 130.25ʼ (7,815sqʼ) corner lot at Carnarvon. Mountain, Ocean & City views. 4,547sqʼ. 7 baths, 8 bdrms+den. Basement has self-contained 2-bdrm suite. Rare chance to own this Westside home & add your own flair at a bargain price!
Prestigious Gibbons! Rare 3,371 sq' executive rancher on 1/2 acre 86' x 249' manicured lot. custom built by renowned "Dakota". West backyard. 3-Bdrm all w/full en-suite + large Den (or 4th bdrm). Gourment kitchen opens to family room. Smart home system. Triple garage. Turning 5. 12' Ceiling. One can live as-is or add on or build up to 7,773 sq' new home on this beautiful property.
Excellent investment opportunity in prestigious “Sunnymede”! Hold now or build up to a 5,488 sq.ft. new home on this rare 14,129 sq.ft. almost rectangular 94ʼ x 150ʼ (effective South-facing lot. Existing 2,459 sf. home updated in 2006. 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths plus family room. Month-to-month Tenancy at $2,496.
SUNNYMEDE AREA 15,067 SF LOT
STEVESTON 1,539 SQʼ NICE T/HOME
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED
$2,668,000
$879,000
15-12438 BRUNSWICK PLACE
8220 GILBERT ROAD
Prestigious Sunnymede! 15,067 sqʼ lot (95.27ʼ x157.7ʼ) backing onto Sunnywood Dr. Solidly built. 2-level home in great shape. Finished 986 sqʼ with 2-bedroom 1-washroom on upper floor; Unfinished 986 sqʼ downstairs. RS1E zoned. Potential for higher density.
Updated 3-level 3-bdrm + 3rd floor flex rm (4th bdrm?den?playrm?)2 1/2-bath. Open plan. White kitchen/ eating area, S/Steel appliances, Granite ctr top. Walk-in Closet in Mst bdrm. Private ~400sq' wooddecked yard & 2 balconies. Family oriented complex with great school catchment. Minutes to dyke, park, Steveston Village & Rmd Centre.
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201-4118 YUKON ST, VANCOUVER
Mosaicʼs “Edward”, a 55-unit 2019-built low-density boutiquestyle complex. Spacious 725 sqʼ one bedroom + storage/ small den. 9ʼ9” ceiling. Huge windows & sliding door to Juliet balcony makes this East facing unit bright & airy. Gas range & in-floor radiant heat (both included in monthly strata fee of $270.70). HRV & AC. Walk-in closet in Master Bedroom. Modern kitchen with top of the line appliances. Wide entrance & open plan allows for wheelchair-accessibility. Shows like new.
4,913 SQ' EXECUTIVE HOME
$2,998,000
9871 PIGOTT ROAD
Grand executive, 5-bdrm, 7-bath home in central Saunders. Custom 4,913 sq.ft. build on 13,451 sq.ft. lot with southwest-facing backyard. 2 Full-sized master bedrooms with luxurious ensuite baths and private balconies. Impressively entertain with 16'2" high ceilings in living, dining, & family rooms with games & movies in media room with wet bar. Gourmet, open kitchen featuring SS appliances with separate wok kitchen with 5-burner gas stove. Hardwood, granite, crystal chandeliers. 3-Car garage, gated driveway, + bonus ~350 sq.ft. enclosed solarium. Potential mortgage helper in main floor bedroom with ensuite.
$1,180,000
$918,000
1309 RAMA AVENUE, NEW WESTMINSTER
4,546 sqʼ (49.2ʼ x 92.4ʼ) lot w/ sunny NW backyard in desirable young family area. 1 block to water. Quiet & peaceful. 2,246 sqʼ . 4 -bdrm + games. 3 full baths. Quality built w/4 zoned HW radiant heat, granite kitchen w/ oak cabinets. Freshly painted. 11ʼ high living room ceiling & double height foyer w/ circular stairway. Hardwood flooring in kitchen, eating area, hallway & entrance. 2 gas F/P. Whirl-pool tub & separate shower in master en-suite. Very well kept inside-out. 15 minutes to Richmond Centre by car.
THE "CLASSIC" 2,005 SQ.FT. NEW LISTING
$998,000
604-1305 VIEW CRES, TSAW
“The Classic”. 2,005 Sq.ft. Floor to ceiling windows & sliding doors providing wide view of the Beach Grove golf course & Mount Baker on your 200+ sq' balcony. Completely renovated. Contemporary, open design with new laminate wood flooring, quartz countertops, brand name appliances. 2-Bedroom & open den. Huge master bedroom. 2 underground secured parking. Perfect for the young-at-heart who loves to entertain! Small pet friendly.
$1,498,000
8251 GILBERT ROAD
Right across from prestigious Sunnymede & neighboring the very regal Huntley Wynd. 4,997 sqʼ (50ʼ x 100ʼ) lot with W backyard. 2,710 sqʼ extensively renovated family home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living, dining & family rooms & gourmet kitchen up. Downstairs has two one-bedroom guest suites, two full washrooms. One with full kitchen. Great for 3-generation family or mortgage helper. Double garage.
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NEW PRICE
9231 KILBY STREET
Great investment! Subdividable 66ʼ x 122ʼ N/S lot w/ back lane. Live in, rent out & develop later. German built solid & well maintained 2,576 sqʼ 2-level home. 5-Bdrm 2 1/2 bath, 2-kitchen, 2-lvg/dining areas, 2-laundry. Attic loft, solarium & enclosed front porch not included in total square footage. Big deck off kitchen. Carport + garage/ shed. 2 Gas fireplaces. Hardwood floors under carpet upstairs. Great investment in the “Oaks”.
MT. BAKER VIEW 2-BR PENTHOUSE NEW LISTING
$1,799,000
$479,000
410-6540 194 ST, CLOVERDALE
Award winning Waterstone! TOP floor with unobstructed Mt Baker view. 872 sqʼ 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 2-parking stalls + locker. 10ʼ ceiling in Great Rm/Kitchen area, rest 9ʼ. Oversized windows & 123 sqʼ patio facing East. Great layout with bedrooms apart. Mint condition. Open concept, S/S appliances & Granite counter tops. Clubhouse with indoor pool, movie theatre & gym. Guest suite. Well managed & shows like new. Pet and Rental friendly.
GREAT VALUE FOR ADULT LIVING NEW PRICE
$855,000
37-6100 WOODWARDS ROAD
2034sq' 2-level townhome. 2-bdrm + large den, 2 1/2-bath. Prestigious Polygon bltStratford Green for age 45+. Shows like new w/dessigner paint & laminate wood flooring. Large principal rooms perfect for housesized furniture. 9' ceiling on main. Spacious kitchen has eating area. Gas firplace. Private sunny yard. Double garage & gated security.
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#123-7531 Minoru Boulevard
Fabulous opportunity to own a CUTE as a button 1 bdrm, 1 bath unit at popular Cypress Point. Live in or rent out as an INVESTMENT (rentals allowed but no Airbnb). Thoughtful updates include soft grey LAMINATE, FRESH PAINT and crown moulding throughout the living dining and bedroom, newer washer/ dryer, updated kitchen with tile floor, white appliances and updated bathroom. QUIET west facing balcony. Ample in suite storage. Amazing recreation facilities: gym, outdoor pool and hotter, 2 indoor hot tubs, racquetball court and saunas. Enjoy the convenience of living in the core of Richmond with so many amenities at your fingertips. Walk to Richmond Centre Mall, Canada Line, Minoru Park/Arena and the Centre for Active Living! Ready for quick possession, make this unit your next home.
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
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$438,000
#203-5411 Arcadia Road
Immaculate and fully renovated, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home set in a convenient location close to Kwantlen Polytechnic, shopping at Lansdowne Mall and the new Garden City Lands. Welcome to popular Steeplechase, the perfect place for you to make your next home. Updated galley kitchen with glass backsplash, granite counters, maple cabinets, undermount lighting and plenty of storage. All flooring has been updated as well with laminate throughout the 2 big bedrooms and living areas. East facing unit with pretty outlook to the treed street. Spacious rooms, generous in in-suite storage. This complex allows rentals (no short term rentals) and has a lovely outdoor pool for summertime fun. Maintenance includes heat and hot water. Check out the virtual tour at pattimartin.com today!
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
$799,900
$1,498,000
11620 Pintail Drive
Great family home located in desirable Westwind perfect for a growing family. 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Private, fullyfenced east facing backyard. Excellent school catchment, quiet neighbourhood of new builds and nicely maintained homes. Your opportunity to own a great home in a fabulous neighbourhood. Patti Martin 604-273-2828
#107-10788 No. 5 Road
Welcome to The Gardens, South Richmondʼs most soughtafter master-planned urban village built by Townline Homes. This rare, 3 bedroom concrete home features over-height ceilings, air conditioning w/ heat-pump, modern kitchen with SS appliances, quartz counters, radiant heat in the master bathroom and an expansive wrap around patio with impressive views of the adjoining 12-acre nature park with lovely water features and an abundance of walking trails ready to enjoy. Conveniently located Ironwood shopping and setback from the corner of No. 5 Road and Steveston Hwy makes your commute a breeze.
Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746
$999,900
$3,288,000
$1,498,000
4260 Coldfall Road
Excellent opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in a quiet West Richmond neighbourhood situated on a large south exposed 66 x 140 lot with mature landscaping and fully fenced backyard Beautifully renovated kitchen, high quality cabinets, stainless steel high end appliances, fresh paint, tile floors and all other flooring up is original wood. This reverse plan home offers potential for a suite downstairs with a huge rec room/ large in home office and bedrm on the main floor. Spacious rooms easily reconfigure to suit your own needs. Internet connections in every room. Single carport and additional driveway parking, even potential spot to charge your electric vehicle. A fantastic opportunity to live in, rent out or re-build. Call us today.
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
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#26-3339 148 St, South Surrey
301-3755 Chatham Street
CHATHAM 3755 - Fabulous ʻA Planʼ - #301 is a TOP FLOOR NE corner unit offering 2 bdrms and 2 full bathrooms in this exciting new build, designed to capture the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Well designed floor plan with 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wideplank wood floors, forced-air heating & cooling w/radiant electric heat in the master ensuite. Kitchen has gourmet s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. Neutral elegant designer finishing with a timeless-modern feel. Laundry room has side by side washer/dryer and storage. Breathtaking shared rooftop deck w/360-degree views stretching from the Fraser River to the North Shore mountains. Make the move and start your Steveston Village lifestyle—amenities, shops, restaurants, services all at your fingertips.
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
Patti Martin 604-273-2828
NEW LISTING
$699,999
Welcome to Haven. A collection of 33 boutique, modern-farmhouse inspired townhouses developed by reputable Park Ridge Homes. This community is nestled amongst mature trees in Elgin, one of South Surreyʼs most coveted and established neighbourhoods. This unique townhouse is unparalleled, featuring 2 parking spots, fenced south backyard, forced-air furnace, gas range/BBQ & HW on demand. Finishes include hardie-plank, metal roof, ship-lap accents, hand crafted wood beams, 9ʼ ceilings, oversized windows & much more! Steps away from Choices Market, Starbucks & close proximity to restaurants, Semiahmoo IB school, fabulous shopping at Morgan Crossing & Grandview Corners. Quick access to the park & ride and Hwy 99. Don't miss out.
Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746
11440 Pelican Court
Right out of a magazine! Spectacular, one of a kind, custom-built home located in a quiet cul-de-sac in prestigious Westwind. One of the last "LUC" homes, featuring almost 5000 sq ft over 3 levels with a fabulous floor plan including great room concept living/dining room, gorgeous white kitchen with massive island and Wolfe stove with butlers pantry, huge family room all opening onto the professionally landscaped southern exposed backyard with fire pit, pergola and heaters. One bdrm on the main floor, 4 more with ensuites up, Including the spacious master with walk-in closet and spa like ensuite. Office and flex space on second floor, plus huge games/ recreation room on the third floor, perfect for a growing family.
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Imagine living on the 32nd floor with sweeping views from the North Shore Mountains to Semiahmoo Bay! Welcome to Delta Rise, the fabulous high rise located at the corner of 80th Ave and Scott Road in North Delta. This "J" plan, corner unit offers two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and top notch common areas including a gym, party room, media room, raised garden beds, a barbecue area with fire pit and much more. Fully rentable, make this your next investment and or your next home! Concierge entrance to the building, unit has 2 side by side parking spots in the best location and a super convenient storage locker. Steps to shopping, transit and parks.
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308-3755 Chatham Street CHATHAM 3755 - Terrific ʻF Planʼ - #308 is a TOP FLOOR SE corner unit offering 2 bdrms and 2.5 bathrooms in this exciting new build, designed to capture the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Functional floor plan with 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wide-plank wood floors and forced-air heating & cooling w/radiant electric heat in the master ensuite. Kitchen has gourmet s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. Elegant designer finishing with a timeless-modern feel. Laundry room has side by side washer/dryer and storage. Breathtaking shared rooftop deck w/360-degree views stretching from the Fraser River to the North Shore mountains. Make the move and start your Steveston Village lifestyle—amenities, shops, restaurants, services all at your fingertips.
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BORDERLINE QUEENS PARK LOCATION! This oversized 65 X 120’ CORNER LOT is positioned in a very FAMILY FRIENDLY neighbourhood surrounded by newer & tastefully built homes. The cute & cozy 3 Bed/2 Bath home is perfect for a young family or a great rental while you design your dream home. The post & beam old timer offers lots of natural light, an open & updated kitchen, gas fireplace & spacious 9’ plus ceilings. The walk score rates an 87 as it’s an easy stroll to New Westminster’s Uptown Shopping, Queen’s Park, transit & schools (including the brand, new secondary school NWSS).
Large, 1,965 sq ft end unit in small, well run complex in Ladner. Amazing value compared to Richmond, features 3 large bedrooms, spacious living room and kitchen and a huge family room on the main floor! 2 1/2 baths including lavish ensuite and master bedroom has ‘his and hers’ walk in closets. Complex is in great shape, only 10 years old and located in a very central location with a 15 minute walk into the Village. Call for a private viewing.
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Spacious 1 Bedroom and Den ( easy to convert to 2nd bedroom) 1 and 1/2 baths, in one of Richmond's premier Adult Only developments. Gently lived in and well maintained by current owner. Located on the quiet side of the building, overlooking lush gardens.
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Good Value for this 3 bedroom home in a quite Cul De Sac of Steveston. Loads of street parking, great for kids, steps to McMath High School and all the amenities and Recreation options that Steveston Village has to offer. Rectangular 40 x 100' Lot makes this an ideal property for First time buyers, downsizers, investors or builders.
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TERAGUCHI, Marie Mariko June 10, 1931 − April 21, 2020 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marie Mariko Teraguchi after a lengthy battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Predeceased by her husband, Sidney Shigekazu, she leaves behind her children, Michael (Sandi), Wanda (Peter), and Leona (Jonathan); her grandchildren, Sophie and Christopher (Amit); and two great−grandchildren, Laila and Amara. She is survived by her brothers−in −law, sisters−in−law, and many nephews and nieces. Marie was born and lived in Vancouver and later moved to Celtic Cannery in Southlands. After the war, the family moved to the Okanagan Valley, where she graduated from Penticton High School where she made lifelong friends. Marie and Sid married in 1958 in Steveston, where they lived and raised their children and established deep family roots in the community and cherished close−knit friendships. Always stylish, and ahead of her time, Marie ran a successful family business with Sid. In her own time, Marie always kept up with current events, watching sports, and traveling the world. She loved to entertain and hosted many family events, celebrating special occasions spanning over 60 years. Sid and Marie were life members of the Shriners and Daughters of the Nile and forged many special friendships. Throughout her life, Marie drew from her strength and determination. She brought us together in laughter and love and created wonderful memories for all. We will greatly miss her generosity, thoughtfulness, her inspiration, and her great love of family. We would like to thank Dr. Horii, Dr. Ryerson and Fran, and the team at Crofton Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul Hospital − Pulmonary Fibrosis Research fund #01866200. A private family service will be held at Ocean View Funeral Home.
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SAKAI, Teruo Terry July 30, 1928 - April 28, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving soul mate, his deckhand of 13 years, and wife of 63 years, Marge and their five children, Diana (Grant), David (Denise), Lynda (Graham), Richard (Yoshie) and Rodney. Grandchildren; Trevor (Caitlin), Brittney (Dylan), Brett (Courtney), Haley, Brandon, Nicholas and Madison. Great granddaughter Taya. Siblings; Mitts (Kay), Yonny (Emy), Sets, Patsy, Jean, Sally (Joe), Elaine (Tuck) and Kei (Dave). Terry also leaves behind his dear sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law of the Mayede Family, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Yasuichi and Yoshiko, and his sibling Miyo. Terry was born in Steveston, B.C. and settled with Marge and their five children in Richmond, B.C. He fished the Skeena and West Coast area for 48 years on his “Happy Time” vessels, and was also involved with the development of the Nikkei Fishermen Books. Terry was a long time member of the Steveston Buddhist Temple and was one of the longest serving Bingo volunteers. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed watching a variety of sports. Terry’s family would like to thank Dr. Allan Horii and the staff and nurses at Richmond Hospital. Due to the Covid situation, a private cremation service was held, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (604) 273-3748
MOSELEY, Kathleen (Kay) Hermione January 3, 1930 - April 17, 2020 Born in Gosport, U.K. on January 3, 1930, Kay was the Daughter of RAF Wing Commander William War Daulman And wife Kathleen (nee Turner). As a child of a serving officer in peace and wartime, Kay attended thirteen different schools. After finishing school, she worked as a library assistant and as a secretary. She met her husband Lawrence at a meeting of the Young Conservatives. They married in 1956 and soon after immigrated to Canada, settling in Richmond, B.C. Inspired by her love of books and reading, she attended Langara College in the Library Technician program, and then worked in various Richmond secondary schools. Kay was creative, turning her hand to various crafts over the years including pottery, ceramics, needlepoint, photography and watercolour painting. She enjoyed travelling, taking many holidays with her family, including with her beloved cousin Shirley Bowyer. Kay had a quick wit and an infectious giggle. She loved gardening and buying different plants, and her happiest times in her later years were in the garden, with her cat Susie nearby.
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