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It’s the kind of story that will go crazy on social media — and it has. “Richmond teacher allegedly sprayed with garden hose by Delta police chief’s wife.” How do you not read that? And then there are the juicy details like the “wife,” Lorraine Dubord, allegedly calling the teacher “fat” and the teacher, Kiran Sidhu calling Dubord “a Karen.” Now let’s throw in the fact that Dubord, standing in front of her multimillion dollar home, is white and Sidhu is not and alleged comments like, “you don’t belong here,” and we have just a whole lot of angles from which to view this story. In her Facebook post where Sidhu went public with the incident last week, the Richmond teacher talks about not feeling welcome in “white spaces.” Certainly the fact that the race angle was a factor was not lost on those who, last weekend, held an anti-racism demonstration at Centennial Beach where the alleged altercation occurred. Another concerning element of this story is that, according to Sidhu, she

made a complaint to the Delta police and three days later she was told the ﬁle was closed. It was only after going to the complaints board, that Sidhu said she got some action. At that point, the case was handed over to the Surrey RCMP. It’s also being investigated by the Ofﬁce of the Police Complaint Commissioner. Who knows what will come of it all. Presumably, issues of racism, assault and police possibly sweeping something under the rug to protect one of their own will all be looked at. The thing that probably won’t be a part of this investigation is that of private property and shorelines. This whole situation happened because, as Sidhu tells it, she had been walking along the beach when the tide came up quickly — as it does there. In a bid to get back to her car she had to skirt the water’s edge which meant climbing on some rocks in front of what appears to be Dubord’s beach front home. Given that private property ends at the high tide mark, it’s hard to know if Sidhu was even on private property, but even if she was, I would argue that’s a problem in itself. I understand people want their privacy. I also understand that people pay

dearly for their beachfront locations, but if the beach is public when the tide is out, even just a little bit, I don’t see why there can’t be just a foot or two beyond so people don’t get into the kind of situation Sidhu found herself. I lived at Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast for a year, at a beachfront property. And, sure, people would cling close to the fence when they had to because the tide was high. But I was ﬁne with that because I knew the next day I might be out there walking the beach when the tide came up and I would have to tuck in close to a property line to get by. I remember feeling particularly disgusted by a property owner a few doors down who planted thick blackberry bushes on the water side of their property line, making it impossible to pass. The fact their mansion was set back at the end of an enormous lawn just made me wonder how it is that some people feel they can just never have enough. The question whether or not Sidhu was on private property may come up in the investigation, depending on what rocks she was on etc. — not that that justiﬁes being hosed down. But I’d love to have a larger conversation about the radical notion of slicing off just a sliver of that private privilege to allow the public a walk on the beach.

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The second is to produce more LNG as a fuel for ships and potentially to serve overseas export markets. Since our LNG is created with renewable hydroelectricity, it is some of the cleanest in the world. We’ve been fuelling BC Ferries with LNG since 2017. Our proposed expansion would serve the growing demand for LNG as a fuel for ocean-going ships and could provide the cleanest LNG to overseas markets, creating new jobs and economic opportunities.

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Dear Editor, Re: Richmondite rails on Scots ‘clan’ clearance, News, June 18. I have read with great trepidation the article about the removal of the word clan from the SFU sports team. Frankly, this is another historical insult to Simon Fraser in honour and to the thousands of Scots who helped build this beautiful land. Holly Andersen maybe has too much time on her hands. However, she has insulted a proud people with a longer history by far than the Klan in the U.S. Most people know the difference between the two. Madam, leave history alone. Compliments to Ian MacLeod for speaking out.

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The City of Richmond has fallen out of step with real needs, and real costs, and reality itself when it comes to the Coronavirus.

On one walk yesterday, easily a dozen homes abandoned, left to being overrun by vegetation and vermin infestation, abandoned vehicles next door to a school, again rat infestation. A home under construction for almost a year now, with zero cleanup being done, is fenced but not locked so has become a dumping ground. South Arm has opened its outdoor activity areas, but there is no distancing. I am glad to see people being active, but shoulder to shoulder contact of dozens of kids playing basketball, means everyone brought whatever they have been in contact with to send home with everyone else there. The city has hundreds of people waiting to get to work, they should be doing city-wide inspections, to keep our city clean, they can help to make sure some kind of distancing is taken place and enforced or shut down for that day. This is not private businesses that are in a forproﬁt situation, but our own city that instituted the rules that they are the absolute worst at following. So let’s put some people to work and make it as safe as we can.

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This article presents a one-sided picture of FortisBC’s Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion project. I’d like to provide Richmond readers with some missing details about the project and correct misleading information in the article.

For nearly 50 years, our Tilbury facility has been producing liqueﬁed natural gas (LNG) to help ensure British Columbians have the energy they need. LNG is natural gas that has been chilled into a liquid form. It’s made from the same natural gas we use in our homes and businesses every day and is already moved by truck and ship around our region safely.

In addition, there are a number of other points in the article to clarify. Our LNG facilities are safe. They are built to Canada’s high safety standards. Our employees are experienced leaders in their ﬁelds and will follow stringent safety procedures.

As B.C. shifts toward a lower-carbon future, LNG will continue to play an important role. LNG’s emissions are lower than conventional fuels used in heavy-duty trucks and ships. As a result, we see LNG as an important part of our efforts to reach our 30BY30 target of reducing customers’ greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent by 2030.

It’s worth emphasizing that Tilbury is a good location for a small-scale LNG facility. Our site is located in an industrial area and we can expand within our existing footprint.

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There are two main drivers behind this project the article missed. The ﬁrst is that the new storage tank would serve B.C. customers in the event of a natural gas supply disruption, like the one that disrupted gas

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Surrey RCMP is continuing its investigation into an alleged altercation involving the wife of Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord that has set off a ﬁrestorm in the community. The alleged assault occurred on June 6 near the Dubord’s property on Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay. It came to the attention of the Delta Optimist, after a video was posted the afternoon of June 24 in a private Facebook group. The video shows a verbal exchange between Lorraine Dubord and two of the victim’s friends after the alleged altercation took place on June 6. Kiran Sidhu, a teacher in the Richmond school district, said she left a picnic before it was over. Unfamiliar with the beach area, and with the tide coming in, Sidhu said she was forced to climb onto rocks, which according to the City of Delta, are on public property, to get to where her car was parked, which was well away from their picnic spot. The rocks are situated along the residential property line of the Dubord’s home. As Sidhu walked across the rocks, Dubord

allegedly yelled at her to get down, to go home and that she didn’t belong there, but with the tide coming in, Sidhu said she was unable to do so. “There was no way to get through with the tide coming in. I started crawling, climbing the rocks and then this woman comes out from the home above me, who I now know is Lorraine Dubord, and she tells me to get down. I told her I was just trying to get back to my car and that there was no other way to get through.”

Kiran Sidhu, Richmond teacher

Sidhu said Dubord told her she should have been better prepared and “if I was as fat as you, I wouldn’t be at the beach.”

“I kept going, and I called her a ‘Karen’ and asked whether she was going to call the police. She started it and I’m not one to be a victim of abuse from anyone,” Sidhu said. “I almost slipped at one point, and she said it would be so funny if you fell. I swore at her again and she said she would spray me with her hose, which I told her would be assault if she did.” Sidhu said Dubord then returned a minute

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case, and sharing details with her friends, she wondered what to do next.

“My face was wet, my hair was wet…it was just so shocking,” she said. “She is an adult woman, I’m an adult woman. I was made to feel so unwelcome in these white spaces, which is something I’m aware of being a racialized woman in these white spaces as a teacher, as an active member of my union and I work on changing that.”

On June 15, Sidhu said she ﬁled a complaint with DPD and on June 16, received an email from DPD introducing her to an investigating ofﬁcer from Surrey RCMP.

Sidhu said the next day, June 7, she reported the incident to Delta police.

She told the Optimist that she was not interviewed in person and was asked by the department to email her an ofﬁcial statement. She said she was then contacted by phone by DPD on Wednesday, June 10 and told that the investigation was closed. “I felt like this happened very quickly…do all cases get solved this quickly,” she said. I really felt like something was missing. In that moment, I thought, ‘wait, they didn’t even meet with me. That feels wrong.’” She said as she continued to think about the

Since then, Lorraine Dubord issued an apology in a statement exclusively to the Optimist. “I would like to apologize to the individual involved in the way the situation was handled at Centennial Beach three weeks ago. Everyone should feel welcomed and supported in our community,” stated Dubord. “I trust that all the facts and the complete story surrounding this regrettable incident will be gathered in due course through the ongoing and independent RCMP investigation. Sidhu said she was disappointed in Dubord’s statement, saying she could have at least referred to Sidhu by name. Sunday afternoon, about 25 residents went to Centennial Beach with signs with antiracism messages. Many residents on social media have also called for Chief Dubord’s dismissal. The Ofﬁce of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) say they are also reviewing the circumstances involved. Full story online at Richmond-News.com

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Locals help rescue stranded sailors Lee said the coast guard then ushered them out of the way upon arrival, since the hovercraft is quite large and they were in a narrow part of the inlet.

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It was an interesting way to end a ﬁshing trip.

However, Lee said it looked like the coast guard was able to guide the beached vessel to safety as he and his friends were on their way out.

It was around 5:30 p.m. on June 1 and Richmond resident Justin Lee was just heading back to shore with his friends, when he spotted two people waving from a sailboat, near the walkway at Iona Beach. “At ﬁrst (my friends and I) thought they were just being friendly, just waving at us, but then we realized they were actually beached and their boat was tipped over,” he said. Lee and his friends — who were on their way back to the Great Canadian Marina near the River Rock casino — immediately asked what they could do to help, he said, only to realize that they couldn’t get closer to the beached vessel. “We were probably about 60 to 70 metres away from the sailboat the whole time as it was too shallow for us to get any closer, which made

In an email to the Richmond News, a spokesperson for the coast guard conﬁrmed a hovercraft from CCG Station Sea Island responded to a 25-foot sailboat with two people onboard, which had run aground near Iona.

Justin Lee and his friends helped rescue two people stranded on a sailboat near Iona Beach. The Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft was dispatched (above). The approximate location of the incident (inset). Justin Lee photos it quite difﬁcult to hold a conversation with them,” said Lee, adding that he thought the boat may have become stuck as the tide receded from the inlet. The stranded boaters told Lee and his friends they didn’t have cellphones with them, said Lee. “So then we helped them call the coast guard, and it turns out some-

The hovercraft arrived on scene at 6:05 p.m. The stranded boat, said the spokesperson, was not equipped with a VHF radio, which could have alerted ofﬁcials earlier.

one helped them call about four or ﬁve hours (before), and they were just kind of waiting there for the past while,” Lee said.

A nearby marine assist company boat, said the spokesperson, was “assisting in the removal of the persons onboard (the sailboat)” when the hovercraft arrived.

Luckily, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) was already on its way, said Lee, arriving — along with the Moytel hovercraft — around 15 minutes after the group of friends made the call.

“As the vessel was stranded on the shore with a falling tide, a decision was made not to try to remove it,”

said the spokesperson. “Instead, the Sea Island crew set the vessel anchor in deeper water for high tide later that night.” There was no pollution as a result of the incident, according to the spokesperson, and the vessel was removed later that evening. “The Canadian Coast Guard advises that all recreational boaters carry a Marine VHF radio, appropriate charts and be aware of the water levels/tides at all times,” the spokesperson said.

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Richmond RCMP is investigating a confirmed shots fired call in the northeastern part of the city. Police were called to the 19700 block of River Road around 11:58 p.m. Thursday, June 25. No one was injured in the incident, a spokesperson for the RCMP told the Richmond News. Multiple shell casings were located at the scene, added the spokesperson. RCMP are now working to identify the person, or persons, involved. Richmond Watch General Investigation Section is leading the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, or email Richmond_ Tips@rcmp-grc.gc.ca and quote file number 2020-17063. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477.

A Richmond man is facing an assault charge after allegedly striking an RCMP officer in the face and head while being arrested earlier last week. Mohamed Walid Seqqat-Dekhama, 32 — who is known to police — has been charged with one count of assaulting a police officer. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, two officers went to a home in the 6000 block of Lynas Lane — near Westminster Highway and No. 2 Road — to arrest Seqqat-Dekhama, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant, according to Richmond RCMP. The arrest warrant for the suspect was issued June 12, said the RCMP in a release, for the

contravention of bail conditions stemming from a 2018 investigation into allegations of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. Mounties say that while officers were speaking to SeqqatDekhama and attempted to arrest him, the suspect fled and allegedly struck one of the officers, once in their face and once to their head. The officer was transported to hospital and treated for non-lifethreatening injuries and is currently recovering. Seqqat-Dekhama remains in custody. —Kirsten Clarke/ Richmond News

$150K offered as reward ported Tsou missing four days later, on June 30, 2005.

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It’s been 15 years since a Richmond man disappeared in Halifax, and the provincial government in Nova Scotia is offering up a reward of up to $150,000 for information on the case. Shen Chiu (Andy) Tsou was last seen in Halifax June 26, 2005, said Halifax Regional Police in a news release on Friday. “It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation,” Halifax police said in the release. Tsou knew numerous people in Halifax and elsewhere in Nova Scotia, according to police, and had been staying at the Halifax Casino Hotel and other private residences prior to his disappearance. He had booked a room at the hotel for the night of June 26, 2005, but never arrived. A family member re-

The car Tsou was driving while in the Halifax area, a 2005 white Pontiac Grand Prix, has never been loated. Investigators are asking that anyone with information about Tsou or his whereabouts call Halifax Regional Police at 1-902-490-5020, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. crimestoppers.ca. Tsou’s disappearance is part of Nova Scotia’s rewards for major unsolved crimes program, which offers cash rewards up to $150,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of a person, or persons, for speciﬁed major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the rewards program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. Halifax police say the amount of the reward will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

Identity theft ‘can ruin reputation’ overnight what she has been through over the past two years.

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A victim of identity theft is stepping forward, hoping that her story may help others. “Frauds might be common in times of crisis as some people feel uncertain and are looking for easy answers. It’s important for me to speak out because I believe things need to change and more people need to learn how to protect themselves against scammers,” said Emily Xu, who has gone public about

In June 2018, Xu received a phone call from ICBC saying that someone had tried to change her home address on her auto insurance plan. Initially, she and the representative thought it was a system error. But things quickly escalated, and Xu began receiving multiple calls from different organizations chasing her for money she didn’t owe. “The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) asked me to provide the required documents because they thought my business was try-

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Richmond parent Gillian Burnett is expecting a “revolution” from families in September if instruction doesn’t improve in the COVID-19 pandemic. While most families have been understanding of the unprecedented challenges faced by teachers and school administrators during the past three months, the patience of some parents is wearing thin, she said, and she hopes the school administration will take the lead to implement necessary tools and training to deliver instruction to students. “There’s so much pent-up frustration and anxiety among the parents I know,” Burnett said, adding she expects an “exodus” of those families who can afford it to private schools, something she thinks would weaken the public school system. Burnett thinks there’s ample time over the summer to deliver these tools to teachers — the right “platform” to deliver instruction, for example, cameras for projecting lessons to kids at home and screens to project those children learning from home to engage students more than a couple days a week. According to the Richmond school district superintendent, Scott Robinson, the school district is developing different scenarios for delivering instruction based on the information they currently have. “Once the government lets us know — hopefully prior to Labour Day long weekend — we will act as quickly as we can to once again prepare our system to do our best for our kids and our families,” Robinson said. The Richmond News has learned one plan the school district is looking at is to have some stu-

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dents in class on Monday and Tuesday, a deep cleaning of schools on Wednesdays — $1.5 million extra was approved in the 2020/2021 budget for COVID-19-related cleaning — and another set of students on Thursday and Friday. David Sadler, school district spokesperson, said, however, it’s not clear yet what stage schools will be in when they re-open. He added school districts are anticipating that information by mid-August, while BC Teachers’ Federation president Teri Mooring informed its members that the Ministry of Education has promised to let them know by Aug. 20. “We understand that parents would like to know these details as soon as possible,” Sadler said, adding “As soon as we have that information we will communicate directly with parents in the district.”

daycamps and resuming normalcy in the fall at school. “It’s looking less and less like that’s going to be the case,” Burnett said. “In order to cope with that, we need the security of knowing that we’re not going to have to be educating our kids fulltime (in the fall).” Burnett said she’s seen a full spectrum of teaching — with some teachers stepping up to the challenge and others not, with everything in between.

There’s so much pent-up frustration and anxity among the parents I know.

Burnett said she appreciates it’s complicated to ﬁgure out how to teach in this environment, but added “this is worth ﬁguring out and doing it correctly.” Many teachers have a lot of creative ideas and these need to be integrated into this new teaching model, adding now is the time to think outside the box. “There are lots of teachers who are excited about these possibilities and I just would like to see those people lifted up and celebrated and enabled to do the things they want to do,” Burnett said.

Burnett said a whole cohort of GILLIAN BURNETT students is already suffering because of the past three months, and having kids just instructed 40 per cent of the time in the But support, whether it’s equipfall — or however long the pandemic continues ment or training, is needed “in order to not com— is unsustainable. promise our kids’ education for the next year or “Do we really want to plan to deprive children two,” she added. of more than half their education?” Burnett said. “It needs to be designed by people who know The rest would be up to students themselves what the technology is capable of, and clearly and their families to direct learning, something structured and set out in detail so teachers know Burnett feels is unacceptable. exactly what is expected of them and are given Kids are used to being directed by their class- the tools to deliver on it,” she said. room teachers and they are not going to sudSadler said the school district has been able to denly have the skill set to direct themselves in “test-drive” health and safety protocols in June, their learning, she added. which remains their priority, but these may be Burnett said families have been “holding our breath” waiting for the possibility of summer

Allowing backyard chickens in residential neighbourhoods is back on Richmond council’s agenda next week. While city staff are recommending only allowing chickens on lots that are larger than 2,000 square

metres (half an acre), after researching backyard chickens in neighbouring municipalities, they concluded allowing them in all single-family areas would also be a “viable” option. Currently, a Richmond bylaw prohibits backyard

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teachers return to classes Seventy-ﬁve per cent of Richmond teachers ended up going back to classrooms in June, while the rest continued remote learning or just worked from home. This was somewhat lower, however, than in the Delta School District where 89 per cent of teachers were back in classrooms in June. The Richmond school district didn’t give any directive to teachers — unlike in Delta, Vancouver and North Vancouver where they were required to come in. When schools shut down after spring break because of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers started teaching their classes remotely. In June, however, the Ministry of Education ordered schools to open up to partial in-class instruction. The Richmond school district asked staff whether they were able to transition to in-class instruction in June, and those who were able to, did so while others continued remote learning, according to David Sadler, Richmond school district spokesperson.

Meanwhile, in North Vancouver, about 90 per cent returned to classrooms. North Vancouver and Delta asked teachers to provide documentation if they couldn’t come back to the classroom. — Maria Rantanen/ Richmond News

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“The best part was we didn’t even have to go to the hospital, we were able to stay in our own room — everyone helped and everyone was great,” Pitcairn said.

Towels, a shoelace and a safety pin — these were the items a female voice told Matt Pitcairn, president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, to ﬁnd after he called 9-1-1 from home early Thursday morning to help deliver his baby. The towels came in handy to catch and wipe down baby Hanalei who arrived within 15 minutes of calling, but Pitcairn never ﬁgured out what the shoelace and safety pin were for. A home birth was not the original plan for the PitcairnTong family, but, after an evening of binge watching Homeland, Vanessa Tong’s water broke and contractions set in at two minutes apart immediately and they knew they wouldn’t make it to Richmond Hospital from their Tsawwassen home.

Baby Tong-Pitcairn Pitcairn called the family’s midwives and 9-1-1 — help was on its way, but Hanalei Hei-Yuet Tong Pitcairn was in a hurry to come out. Within minutes the head was crowning and with one push, it was out, and with another, the baby was born. A couple of minutes later, the fire fighters arrived, followed by paramedics and the family’s two midwives. While the fire fighters were initially concerned about her

With two older boys, four and seven, Pitcairn said this birth was a “surreal” experience but recovery has been the best for his wife this time round. “It was so chaotic, but looking back on our three births, it was the most special,” he said. Tong had wanted to have her own mother and perhaps someone to take pictures at the birth, but because of the pandemic, only one person is allowed at the hospital. Having the baby at home, it became a family event, including Tong’s parents who live in a suite in the same house.

RFC Graduation Scholarship Winners Joel Hempel Richmond FC is pleased to award Joel Hempel a graduation scholarship for $1000.00. Joel is graduating from R.A. McMath Secondary School. As a player, Joel shows leadership on and off the field, demonstrates excellent sportsmanship and gives 110% effort. He is “a fantastic player and a great person.” Joel’s activities off the field include participating in the Interact Club, Coding Club, and the Science Club. This year Joel worked with Habitat for Humanity on a project in Costa Rica. In the future Joel wants to get involved in youth soccer coaching. Tom MacIntyre Richmond FC is pleased to award Tom McIntyre a graduation scholarship for $1000.00. Tom is graduating from R.A. McMath

Secondary School. Tom has been a player with RFC for 12 consecutive seasons and was described as a “joy to coach.” He had fantastic team spirit and sportsmanship and showed a high level of commitment to his team in practices and games. Tom has been a strong all-around student who was on the Principal’s Honour Roll every year of high school. He has been involved in Student Leadership, has been a peer tutor, and has been a member of the Richmond Youth Concert Band. Will Rasmussen Richmond FC is pleased to award Will Rasmussen a graduation scholarship for $1000.00. Will is graduating from J.N. Burnett Secondary School. Will has been with RFC as a player for 13 years and has been the kind of strong and reliable player that every team needs, but whose true value is often not recognized. He received the top athlete award in grade 8 and played on his school volleyball and basketball teams.

Will has served his school community as a Peer Tutor, a member of the Breakers that Believe student leadership group and an orientation guide for grade 7’s coming into Burnett.

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Ryan Sadra Richmond FC is pleased to award Ryan Sadra a graduation scholarship for $1000.00. Ryan is graduating from Vancouver College. Ryan has shown outstanding leadership on and off the field and was the captain of his team for the last two years. He was an active and impassioned advocate for his teammates and motivated everyone to do their best. Ryan has been a First Class Honours student and a member of the President’s Honour Society every year since grade 9. In addition to playing hockey and basketball he has volunteered in various initiative to help the homeless and last year he went on a trip to Peru to build a home for an impoverished family.

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Being trapped with no way out of the community is one of Lori Williams’ biggest fears as a new construction project is slated to begin next month in Hamilton.

Lori Williams is concerned Hamilton residents will be trapped in the community by ongoing construction. File photo

Williams, a long-time Richmond resident, is concerned for the safety of east Richmond residents if the city were to move ahead with a new sanitary pump upgrade at Willett Park, leaving residents “no way out” if an emergency were to occur. According to Williams, Gilley Road, one of the community’s main access roads to Westminster Highway, is currently closed due to ongoing condo developments. So, it would be a bad idea to start another project until the first one is finished, she argued. “I’m really concerned that we will have no other way out if an emergency happened,” said Williams. “It’s a massive clogging of traffic for residents living here in Hamilton, already. Residents have to drive through the Hamilton school’s parking lot, around Gilley Road and

then onto Smith because of roadwork in our small community.” Although the Hamilton Village Care Centre has been completed, “high levels of construction” from the Hamilton Village condo development, which has been delayed since February, has greatly impacted Gilley Road, Westminster Highway and Smith Crescent,

she explained. Williams told the Richmond News that she felt like her concerns were “dismissed” when she contacted the person in charge of the sanitary pump project. She claims she was told, by the project manager, that no consultation between their project and the Gilley Road construction was

However, Clay Adams, spokesperson for the City of Richmond, said city staff are aware of the level of construction already underway, and “are coordinating with developers in the area to try and reduce trafﬁc impacts for residents.” He added that the construction, which is expected to start mid-July, will mainly be happening within the park area. “While we apologize for the inconvenience this is causing for people in the Hamilton area, the Willett Sanitary Pump Station is an important project and one that will bring longterm beneﬁts to the community,” said Adams. The station is expected to provide a comprehensive sanitary system for the Hamilton area that is seeing an increase in population density, he added. While the sanitary pump project and the safety of residents in the area is the main concern for Williams, she also told the Richmond News that Hamilton is often “ignored.” “We don’t have a high school, we don’t have a library, we don’t have a police station … yet (the city) makes these massively beautiful crosswalks in Steveston,” said Williams. “This is really exasperating when you’re in the ‘forgotten area’ of Richmond.”

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The proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion on Tilbury Island is raising alarm for a local action group, which says the project has more cons than pros. FortisBC is planning to expand its existing LNG plant on Tilbury Island in Delta, upstream from the Massey Tunnel and opposite a jet-fuel terminal in Richmond, on the south arm of the Fraser River. The location of the expansion, according to Friends of Tilbury member Eoin Finn, is less than ideal. The group, recently formed in opposition to the expansion, held a virtual open house last week to share their concerns about the project. Any vessels heading up or down the Fraser to open ocean, would need to pass by the highly populated areas of Richmond and Delta, Finn said. “So we’re asking for trouble by locating a plant that’s going to be producing five million tonnes of LNG a year, opposite a jet-fuel terminal. If anything goes wrong between those two, we have a major conflagration going on in Richmond-Delta, and that’s not

good.” FortisBC submitted its initial project description to B.C.’s environmental assessment ofﬁce earlier this year, and the second of two virtual public engagements on the expansion took place June 23. The $3-billion project consists of an expansion of up to 162,000 cubic metres for LNG storage, and up to 11,000 tonnes per day of LNG production. In addition, FortisBC’s partner, Californiabased WesPac Midstream, is planning to build a marine jetty next to the LNG expansion, to export FortisBC’s product. But Finn, a former parter of global accounting-consulting ﬁrm KPMG, said he believes the expansion would be a poor deal for B.C. Due to a global glut of LNG, and a drop in prices in Asia and Europe, the plant would be producing LNG for $400 per tonne, and selling it for $200 per tonne, said Finn. “Most of my professional career, I got to look at a lot of business cases for a lot of companies, public and private, and this one, well, it stinks,” he said. FortisBC is a regulated utility in B.C., Finn added, meaning they have the ability to pass on their costs to customers, who have “an added interest in this project.”

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All of FortisBC’s LNG tanks are located above ground, which, given that the area is located in an earthquake zone, is “not good,” said Finn. He compared the tanks to those in Japan, which are buried underground so that if anything “cracks and breaks (in an earthquake), the LNG can’t go anywhere.” “On Tilbury, (the tanks) are all overground...and Richmond-Delta is the highest area for potential liquefaction in a significant seismic event,” said Finn. The island is also located under the Pacific Flyway, a major north-south flyway for migratory birds, which Finn says is another

concern. And while there are some pros to the expansion — including the creation of 110 jobs and tax revenue paid by FortisBC to the government — they aren’t enough to offset the cons. “Ulimately, we don’t see that many pros and quite a few cons,” said Finn. The Friends of Tilbury is composed of members from other groups, such as the Council of Canadians, My Sea to Sky and the Wilderness Committee.

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Richmond’s Burkeville community echoed with car horns, sirens, bells and shouts of congratulations as neighbours and students came out to celebrate with graduates in a car parade on Sunday afternoon. The parade was led by a Richmond FireRescue ﬁre truck and the Richmond RCMP followed by multiple cars, children on their bicycles and even little ones in remote-controlled ATVs. Roughly 12 vehicles were decorated with streamers and balloons, while several parents had posters highlighting their children’s name on them. Richmond resident Renee Robinson, who is also part of Burkeville’s grad committee, said

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the parade was a way to celebrate all the students in the community who are graduating and had their school year cut short.

“We wanted to give the kids a good end to their year,” said Robinson, adding that it was “amazing to see all the kids smiling and laughing with their parents in the parade.” “I think everyone had a great time and I’m so thankful to see the community coming together for this event and even having the RCMP and the ﬁre truck out here as well.” Robinson told the Richmond News that people who were standing on the sidewalks cheering were also staying socially distanced. “People were being aware of their surroundings and wearing masks while celebrating and it shows people care even during celebrations like this.” The parade ended at Burkeville Park where snacks and drinks were offered to everyone.

Construction of a new archway in Steveston has caught the attention of many residents and visitors in the area. The soon-to-be Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) archway sign, located at 6th Avenue near

A parade was put on in Burkeville to celebrate grads since large grad ceremonies have been cancelled because of COVID-19. File photo

Chatham Street, has taken shape and is almost complete. City council approved funding of $50,000, from its community initiatives fund, for the sign last year, while the remaining cost was provided by the SHA and the

Musqueam Indian Band. The archway sign aims to commemorate the importance of the ﬁshing industry in the community’s history, according to the city. SHA added, the archway sign intends to “produce a collab-

orative and positive project that reﬂects the interlocking relationships between governments, industry, the public and First Nations in Steveston” as well as a “stamp” for the site for ﬁshingrelated development.

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The new seniors centre at the Minoru Centre for Active Living is providing low-cost takeout meals during the pandemic — priced the same for everyone regardless of age. The seniors centre closed down in March — just days after celebrating its ﬁrst anniversary — along with most public facilities in Richmond to stop the spread of COVID-19, but the Minoru Seniors Society was able to keep its kitchen going for takeout in order to feed those isolated at home. Meal discounts at the seniors centre usually kick in at age 55 — but for now, everyone gets a meal for the same price: $7. Bill Sorenson, second vice-president with the seniors society, picks up orders for other seniors living in his building, often taking four to eight meals to his neighbours every day. While the food provides nourishment for the body, Sorenson is concerned about seniors’ social isolation, those who took part in programs at the cen-

tre or those who just came for companionship.

ship doubled in its ﬁrst year — and its programming was growing.

“This has been a home away from home for a lot of people, and that’s been taken away,” Sorenson said. “I think some people virtually lived here.”

That all came to a halt in mid-March as Richmondites hunkered down to stop the spread of the virus.

But health and safety come ﬁrst, and seniors are among the most at-risk for COVID-19, said Kathleen Holmes, president of the seniors society. “Just because we’re feisty doesn’t mean we’re not vulnerable,” she said. Right after the shutdown, city staff called all 4,600 seniors society members, everyone they had a phone number for, and they identiﬁed any pressing needs. But, Holmes said, she is concerned about those seniors they can’t reach who are isolated and don’t know how or whom to ask for help and support. While the staff is largely gone now from the facility and therefore no longer able to reach out to isolated seniors, their phone lines are open if anyone needs help, explained Holmes. The new seniors centre was growing in popularity — the society’s member-

The shutdown has meant a large drop in revenue for the seniors society, and they have since laid off four staff members. The cafeteria was bringing in about $400 a day in revenue before the pandemic, but that has been cut in half. Programming and membership renewals were other sources of revenue, but those have also been steeply affected. Thanks to a $3,000 grant from Richmond Cares Richmond Gives and using the federal wage subsidy, the kitchen has now been able to bring in more staff to prepare low-cost meals for the community. Now after three months of shutdown, the centre is starting to draw people back to its periphery, for takeout meals, to sit outside and gather in physically distanced groups. “(Seniors are) starting to migrate back to the building,” Holmes said.

Patrisse Chan started a group to help feed frontline workers during the pandemic. Photo submitted

Feeding Frontline helps two groups at once Many have stepped forward to donate meals to frontline workers and order takeout to support local restaurants, but one Richmond resident and UBC student has started an initiative to help both at the same time. Richmond-born Patrisse Chan reached out to her friends Zoey Li and Eunice Wu to create their Feeding Our Frontlines initiative — a platform for local members to help small restaurants while supporting frontline workers simultaneously. “Our initiative allowed people to choose which restaurants their money went to … as opposed to pre-picked, or what I like to call ‘cherry-picked’ restaurants by organizers,” said Chan. The idea for Feeding Our Frontlines came to her while she was recording a podcast series to show how restaurants were helping frontline workers during the pandemic. “I thought about how we, as community members, could help and spread the word out about what these restaurants are doing.” Feeding Our Frontlines currently operates in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, where multiple students whom Chan has connected with from UBC reside in. —Valerie Leung/Richmond News Full story online at Richmond-News.com

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tion; reconﬁguration of activities to openair spaces to increase physical distancing; screening protocols; and advanced bookings only.

The Oval will begin its own “phased approach to resuming programs and services” July 2, when it will re-open its doors to the public, according to an announcement on the facility’s website.

Oval members will also have the option to reactivate their membership, pay a drop-in fee, or keep their membership suspended in the interim.

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The annoucement states dditional information will be provided in the coming days, including the schedule of activities and links for registration. City reopens ﬁtness classes Meanwhile, registration for outdoor ﬁtness

classes reopened Monday — part of the city’s plan to restore services and activities placed on hold due to COVID-19. Pre-registration for the classes is required, according to the city. Registration will begin each Monday at 10 a.m. for classes held the following week, and individual classes or multiple sessions may be booked one week at a time. Drop-in attendance is not permitted. A range of ﬁtness classes — such as Zumba, Kardio Kickboxing and Dance Fit, Yoga, Pilates Fusion and Ease Into Fitness, will be offered through community centres across Richmond.

All classes will be held outdoors to help ensure physical distancing and reduce the spread of the virus. Additional health protocols will also be in place, and anyone with symptoms, who has returned from travel outside of Canada in the past 14 days, or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, should not register for the classes. Registration may be done online at richmond.ca/register or by calling 604-2764300. —Kirsten Clarke/Richmond News

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This year, philanthropist Ryan Beedie increased the “Class of 2020” by 23 students due to the hardships caused by the pandemic.

Six Richmond students will be receiving the prestigious Beedie Luminaries scholarship, worth up to $40,000. A total of 128 B.C. students received the scholarships to each pursue their post-secondary education at universities, colleges and trade schools.

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“We received an overwhelming number of great applications from deserving students and it was hard to narrow

down our selection to the anticipated 105, knowing the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on families and employment opportunities for young people and their parents,” said Beedie. “We wanted to extend our support to as many deserving students as possible…as we believe that personal and ﬁnancial hardship should not stop talented British Columbians from pursuing higher education and realizing their full potential.” In addition to ﬁnancial adversity, the recipients demonstrated resilience, grit, academic readiness and the determination to succeed — with many sharing compelling personal

stories of overcoming challenges. More than 70 per cent of this year’s recipients live in rental or social housing, 48 per cent come from single-parent or foster families, and 26 per cent are ﬁrst-generation post-secondary students in their family. One of the Richmond recipients, Joey Huang, a Grade 12 student from Burnett secondary, told the Richmond News earlier this year how she plans on pursuing a career in technology at the executive level of an international corporation.

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The quiet echo of empty theatres has two Richmond actors and playwrights voicing the importance of community members staying connected, especially with the performance industry. Richmond actors and playwrights Jovanni Sy and Leanna Brodie have joined fellow Canadian artists in two “live” interactive projects called Red Phone and Plays2Perform@ Home to keep people connected during COVID-19. Sy, Gateway Theatre’s former artistic director, said that Brodie, who is also his wife, and he were more than happy to join in the two projects when invited by Boca del Lupo’s artistic director, Sherry Yoon and artistic producer, Jay Dodge. “They came to us and it sounded like a great idea and something that would beneﬁt people in these times,” said Sy. Since stepping down from overseeing programs and administration work at Gateway, Sy has been spending more time in rehearsal halls and working on projects

“I’ve loved my seven years at Gateway, but I was ready for some new challenges and so far it’s been wonderful” said Sy.

Jovanni Sy and Leanna Brodie hope to keep artists and community members connected through the projects they are taking part in during COVID-19. Photo submitted

Brodie, an award-winning playwright, said the two projects were created in response to the COVID-19 crisis in their own ways. “Jay and Sherry had the Red Phone series ready and tailormade for this kind of situation, but they went in the opposite direction of the norm by taking the technology out of the project,” said Brodie, adding that many events have gone virtual since the pandemic hit. “The projects (turn) the audience into the performers and whatever their social bubble is, where they can have this live unmediated experience with each other and do something completely out of the ordinary and essentially perform for each other.” Red Phone is a project where two people engage with each other using a red telephone in a ﬁve-minute conversation in two separate phone booths. The interaction is facilitated by a teleprompter and conversations written by four different Canadian script writers — includ-

ing Sy and Brodie. The phone booths are located on Granville Island and are open to anyone from Thursdays to Saturdays. According to Boca del Lupo Theatre, the act of having a conversation with an unseen partner provides an “anonymity that adds to the intimacy of the performance.” Meanwhile Plays2Perform@Home is a script “box set” that is ordered and delivered to a home. The box includes 10- to 20-minute play scripts with three to eight characters that friends and family bring to life with their own performances. Each script is a dif-

Kids express COVID feelings eryone to stay strong, stay safe, stay healthy and try to stay happy,” said Salvador.

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Salvador spent only two days creating the song called “I don’t like the way that this goes.” Later, she added subtitles.

A 10-year-old Richmondite has won the top prize in a short video contest hosted by a local charity after sharing her latest song online. Childlike Faith Academy (CFA), a faith-based organization specializing in theatre arts, put out a call in April to all children throughout Greater Vancouver to create a video to describe their feelings about COVID-19 and how the pandemic is affecting them. Erin Salvador, a ﬁfth-grade student at McBride elementary, earned the top place as her song attracted the most likes on Facebook within two months. “There are so many adults who are trying to help during the coronavirus,

Haydee Salvador, the 10-year-old’s mother, told the Richmond News that her daughter is a “well-rounded” person who is passionate about singing, song writing and playing the piano. But more importantly, her daughter enjoys bringing happiness to people through music.

Erin and Haydee Salvador Photo submitted and kids like me want to express our feelings too,” said Salvador. “I am so grateful for the prize. When I found out I won, I was jumping around everywhere. I want to thank all our relatives and friends who watch and ‘like’ my video. I wish ev-

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ferent genre ranging from a “kitchen sink drama” to a “satirical farce.” The projects, said Sy and Brodie, are to help keep people and the voices of artists in the community, but at arm’s reach. “They are right here in Richmond and across the country,” said Brodie. “I think what these projects have in common is a belief in the power of telling stories, which human beings have been doing for thousands of years. It’s not only how we pass on lessons and pass the time, it’s how we understand the world.” The two projects run until Aug. 22 and can be found at bocadellupo.com.

Art for teens awed by nature A free online art program focusing on public art and the environment is now open for registration for teens aged 15 to 18. Richmond Art Gallery is hosting the three-week summer art intensive in partnership with the Richmond Public Art Program from July 27 to Aug. 14. The art program was developed for art students who are inspired by nature and the environment. Topics covered in the program include how the environment can inspire new ways of making art using various media — photography, sculpting, digital art and drawing. Art professionals will mentor the teens on creating public artwork. In September, when the program is ﬁnished, there will be a group public art installation at Minoru Park in conjunction with Culture Month. There will be a juried application process with a limit of 12 participants in the program with a deadline of July 17. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/31ekKeM. — Valerie Leung/Richmond News

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#712-5399 Cedarbridge Way

$699,000

3 BDRM CONDO W/LARGE PATIO

$729,900

AMAZING TOP FLOOR 2 BDRM + DEN

TOTALLY UPDATED DOVER PARK 2 BDRM, 2 BATH CONDO

UNOBSTRUCTED PARK VIEWS! This super well maintained 2 level family home sits on a quiet and rectangular-shaped 60x127 = 7617 SF lot that backs right onto the amazing park views of South Arm Park! Great layout with 3 bedrooms on the main level, 1 bedroom plus family room on the lower ﬂoor and a total of 2.5 baths. Features a bright white kitchen with separate eating area, newer carpets on main, gas & wood ﬁreplaces, 2 large storage sheds and a large upper back deck that overlooks the manicured & landscaped backyard. All this in a fantastic family-oriented neighbourhood close to Whiteside Elementary, McRoberts Secondary, South Arm Community Centre, buses, shopping and so much more! Don’t miss out on this one!

HOUSE-SIZED TOWNHOME

RIVA 1 PENTHOUSE!

$528,000

LARGE 13,314 SF LOT

$1,698,000

CUSTOM BUILT 6 BDRM FAMILY HOME

WOW! Amazing value for this bright & clean house-sized townhome with 3 huge bedrooms, den, 2058 SF and low maintenance fees! Well kept home comes with a cozy gas fireplace, laminate floors throughout, master with large walkin closet & skylight in ensuite, 2.5 baths, lots of storage areas, BI vacuum & single garage. Large west facing backyard is accessible from the 3rd bedroom / recreation room on first level. Roof, gutters & fence replaced approx 5 years ago. All this in a fantastic location close to Central Richmond, Minoru Park & Centre for Active Living, buses, shopping and library. Ferris Elementary & Richmond High schools.

Totally updated 4 bedroom townhome with 2.5 bathrooms, 1563 SF of spacious living and desirable double side x side garage in prime Central Richmond! Recently updated from top to bottom with new laminate flooring, a sparkling white kitchen, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, new paint, light fixtures and fresh white bathrooms. Home also features vaulted ceilings in the master, gas fireplace, skylite and lots of additional outdoor spaces including 4 balconies and an extra-large private patio. Low maintenance fees. All this in a fantastic location that’s just steps to Richmond High, Minoru Park, Minoru Centre for Active Living, Ice Rink, Aquatic Center and Richmond Centre Mall.

Rarely available! Amazing 3 bedroom condo located at Richmond Centre Mall! This super wide & bright ﬂoor plan offers 1116 SF of spacious living in a concrete hi-rise and features large expansive windows, air conditioning in the master, new laminate ﬂoors, new paint, new 3rd bedroom window wall, granite countertops, 2 full bathrooms, insuite laundry, 2 parking spots (tandem) and a huge 270 SF patio off the living room. Great well-run complex with party room & private garden. Just steps to everything including Rmd Centre Mall, banks, Canada Line, buses, restaurants, coffee shops, farm market, London Drugs, Minoru Park & Centre for Active Living & more!

Rarely available! This beautifully maintained custom-built 6 bedroom + den family home offers 3385 SF of super spacious living on a huge 13,314 SF lot (75x176). Features a grand entry with spiral staircase, lots of custom detailing, built in cabinetry, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, 3.5 bathrooms, walk-in pantry, laundry with separate entry, radiant heat both levels, 2 gas ﬁreplaces, updated double glazed windows, circular driveway, double garage and an amazing backyard with gazebo. Original owners. Excellent investment with space for everyone & potential to expand up to 5244 SF! All this in a convenient location just steps to Tait Elementary, buses, the Dyke, Tim Hortons, Golftown & Costco.

#12-7400 Gilbert Road

#9-7311 Moffatt Road

#601-7878 Westminster Hwy

10471 Gilmore Crescent

JUST LIKE NEW!

HUGE 73ʼX 174ʼ = 12,702 SF LOT $3,288,000

2 MASTER BEDROOMS + AUTHORIZED 1 BEDROOM SUITE

METROTOWN 2 BDRM TOWNHOME

Brand New & totally stunning 4517+ sq ft 6 bedroom home with 7.5 baths, 2 master bedrooms and a 1 bedroom side suite on an huge 74’ x 173’ = 12,702 sq ft lot with a South back yard. Custom built quality & ﬁnishings with 10’ ceilings on both ﬂoors, high ceilings in the living room, entry & family rooms and an extra large open kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances. Everything you would expect including: Air Conditioning, quartz counters all around, large media/games room, 2 luxurious master ensuites, Nest thermostats, BI speakers, triple garage and auto sprinklers. All this on a beautifully landscaped fully fenced lot with a built in basketball court.

7680 Steveston Hwy

JUNE 24

$769,000

$799,900

3 BDRM+ DEN SUBPENTHOUSE

NEAR YVR AIRPORT

$24/SF

EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACES 721 SF, 816 SF, 1630 SF & 5000+ SF Available

Absolutely immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome at the VILLO Metrotown! This contemporary styled home is just 4 years young and features a totally open 1012 SF layout, Bosch stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, quartz countertops, soft-closing drawers, under cabinet lighting, laminate ﬂoors, 9’ ceilings on main, frameless glass shower, window roller shades and insuite laundry. Comes with 2 side x side parking, 1 locker and balance of 2/5/10 new home warranty with rainscreen technology. All this in a great loc just steps to Burnaby South Secondary and the Royal Oak Skytrain Station and just a short drive to Metropolis, T&T Supermarket, Bonsor Rec Complex or Deer Lake Park.

Totally unobstructed RIVER, mountain and inner courtyard views from this NE corner SUB-PENTHOUSE unit at the RIVA! This rarely available 3 bedroom + den offers 1169 SF of spacious living is just 4 years young. Features 10' ceilings in the living area, open kitchen with KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, hardwood ﬂoors, ﬂat panel wood cabinetry with soft-closing hardware, quartz countertops, dual air cooling / heating system and 2 bathrooms. Comes complete with 3 balconies, 2 parking, 1 locker & 1 designated bike storage. The future green space directly in front will only enhance the outlook. Rentals & 2 pets ok. Excellent amenities include an indoor pool, large gym, hot tub, sauna, steam room & concierge services. Just steps to T&T Supermarket, banks, restaurants...

#42-7039 MacPherson Avenue, Burnaby

Excellent opportunity to lease prime office spaces in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond! Great for those who want professional, flexible office spaces from 721 SF, 816 SF, 1360 SF and 5000+SF at a reasonable cost. Access to a huge executive-style lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are also available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $24/SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Call Anita today!

#625-5311 Cedarbridge Way

4360 Agar Drive

JUNE 23

UNOBSTRUCTED RIVER VIEWS

JUNE 17

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#417-12633 No. 2 Road

12380 Trites Road

#718-5399 Cedarbridge Way

140 Graham Drive, Delta

#35-750 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot Springs

RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty & RE/MAX Anita Chan Realty - * #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond BC V7B 1B4

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Westwind - This well-situated family home of nearly 2,500 SF offers quick access to transit, public green-space, both levels of schools (Westwind Elementary and McMath Secondary) and all that this great community has to offer Restaurants, Shopping, Garry Point, Steveston Boardwalk, Dyke and trails.

Freestanding townhomes located at the tip of Stevestonʼs beautiful Garry Pointe Park. This unique luxurious 3 storey townhome allows you to enjoy the outdoors as well as a partial view of the Gulf Islands and Fraser River with its 2 balconies and patio. Small 10 unit complex allows for privacy with few neighbours. Features include hardwood ﬂoors, quality stainless steel appliances, granite countertops in kitchen and bathroom. Come visit this weekend!

Duplex-style townhouse and private garage access through the lovely “Hollies” neighbourhood make this townhouse feel more like a detached home. This twostorey, 1,636 sqft home enjoys 4 bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms, a double garage and south-facing yard. Featuring a high-quality, modern interior & 36” integrated French door fridge, 5-burner gas cooktop, built-in oven and microwave, spacious kitchen and geothermal heating and cooling. Come visit us this weekend and learn about all the offerings at WIND.

This immaculate home right in the HEART of Steveston Village is what you have been waiting for! Steps away from all the amenities of the Village, this well kept, updated gem boasts beautiful stainless steel appliances, hot water on demand, new windows, engineered hardwood ﬂoors, gas and electric ﬁreplaces, skylights, brand new front door and more. Enjoy your backyard and patio space with your morning coffee as you plan your adventure in Steveston for the day. Hurry, this one won't last long!

Priced at $1,698,800 Jeff Baxter 604.377.2888

Priced at $1,129,800 Albert Wong 604.880.9664

Priced at $1,198,800 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Priced at $1,198,800 Barb Nimchuk 604.505.9917

OPEN SATURDAY/SUNDAY 12-4PM #201-12088 3RD AVENUE

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM 3511 RICHMOND STREET

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM 3060 RICHMOND STREET

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #1-6100 WOODWARDS ROAD

STEVESTON VILLAGE-Fantastic new family home built by PENTA BUILDERS GROUP. Location is everything! Situated next to Richmond St Park, this high-quality 2,268 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms, 4 FULL baths and a den on the main floor that can be a 5th bedroom. Spacious Master Bedroom has a spa-like ensuite with private sunny walkout balcony. The efficient floor plan boasts radiant heating, engineered h/w floors on main, A/C, HRV, security system and a double garage. The Chef's Kitchen features KitchenAid s/s appliances, stone counters, island with breakfast bar and a 2nd Kitchen. Cozy gas f/p in the family room & the dining area opens out to a private south-exposed backyard with covered patio & gas BBQ connection - perfect for entertaining! Excellent catchment schools are Byng and McMath.

This home at Stratford Green in the desirable Woodwards neighbourhood offers over 2,000 SF of living space on two levels with 2 beds + huge den on the main ﬂoor. The separate dining, eating area, living spaces plus the private, two-car garage make this feel more like a detached house than a townhouse. This Polygon-built, gated development has a proactive strata with mature landscaping & ample visitor parking. 45+ community that provides a wonderful option for downsizers who arenʼt quite ready to transition into condo living and prefer more space.

The Roderick in Steveston Village is Richmondʼs most exciting new development. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in just over 1,300 SF, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with six top of the line appliances, and two outdoor areas, one east-facing entry patio and one west-facing balcony with water views. Youʼll want for nothing at The Roderick, located in the heart of Steveston Village just steps to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, trails, Steveston Community Centre, and home to an impressive, new Save-On-Foods.

Stunning new family home in sought-after STEVESTON VILLAGE! Built by PACIFIC COASTAL HOMES, this high-quality 2,038 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths as well as a den on the main floor. The huge Master Bedroom has a spa-like 5-piece ensuite and large walk-in closet. This excellent & efficient floor plan also boasts radiant heating throughout, engineered h/w floors on main, 8' doors, HRV, security system and a large double garage with EV charging.

Priced at $1,069,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

Priced at $1,699,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $1,898,800 Dave Van Hoeke 778.388.1965

Priced at $798,800 Jess Baxter 604.377.2888

OPEN SATURDAY/SUNDAY 1-4PM #203-23233 GILLEY ROAD

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 208-6077 LONDON ROAD

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION PH7 13040 NO 2 ROAD

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 57OO MONCTON STREET

Large corner two bedroom and den unit with huge wrap around deck in Hamilton Village phase one. Featuring a state-of-the-art amenity space with pool, gym, hot tub, and multi-purpose room, plus a communal garden and courtyard patio perfect for summer barbeques. At Hamilton Village, you're steps from high street shopping, public transit, and a walkable village life, all connected to peaceful trails.

Priced at $628,800 Gloria Andrews 778.892.7712

Steveston living at its best in this west-facing 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. Located in London Station II in London Landing, at nearly 1,100sqft of open living space this home boasts spacious bedrooms, geothermal air-conditioning, 9ft ceilings, wideplanked Bamboo ﬂooring, gas ﬁreplace and stove, and a gourmet kitchen designed for entertaining. Sliding all-glass doors lead to 169sqft of private balcony overlook unobstructed westerly views towards Steveston marina. Mere steps to the waterfront, dyke trails, gyms, cafes, and restaurants, and is located in the McMath Secondary and Homma Elementary School catchments. Enjoy the amenities of nearby Steveston Village.

HARBOUR WALK - Don't wait for your chance to call this 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse home! Over 1,000sqft of brand new living space. Featuring a massive deck with amazing views of farmland and mountains and thoughtful details include vaulted ceilings, beautiful appliance packages, and sleek interior design with bright colour scheme, wide plank hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, natural gas fireplace, and porcelain tiles. Located in Steveston just steps from the dyke trail along the river and a short walk into Steveston village and fisherman's wharf. Call today to find out more information.

This spacious home on a large, south-exposed lot has been beautifully updated and is movein ready. Updates include kitchen, bathrooms, new stone facade, a gorgeous back extension encompassing an atrium on the main and allowing for an oversized, luxurious ensuite above, newer furnace and more. Come see this lovely home!

Priced at $688,800 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $900,000 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

Priced at $1,988,800 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.218.4800

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$2,398,000

$479,900

#1509-6888 Alderbridge Way Move right into this 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit at FLO with views from the 15th ﬂoor. Unit has open concept layout and laminate ﬂooring in the main living area. Kitchen features granite counter and stainless steel appliances with a gas stove. Amenities include: a media room, lounge, gym, outdoor pool and garden. One parking and one locker included. Central location close to Richmond Centre, Olympic Oval, shopping and restaurants. Ideal for investment or live in. Easy to show. Pls see the virtual tour at www.pattimartin.com

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

9600 Garden City Road

MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES. Incredible opportunity to own a side by side duplex on a massive 100' x 130' property with east/west exposure and an updated roof (2017). One half of the duplex has been extensively renovated (2015) with updated bathrooms, laminate ﬂooring, a new kitchen with S/S appliances, cabinetry and quartz countertops. Other half of the duplex is well maintained and largely original awaiting your decorating ideas. Centrally located in the Saunders neighbourhood, close to transit, South Arm Community Centre, shopping, schools (Lee Elementary & McNair Secondary), and parks. Check out the online tour at www.pattimartin.com

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$1,098,000

$649,800

#38-3851 Blundell Road

Charming, updated and beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome in popular Beacon Cove. One of the best locations in the complex, tucked into the back with a fully fenced, low-maintenance, private backyard, perfect for pet owners and outdoor enjoyment. Updated eat-in kitchen (2014) alder cabinets, counters, white appliances, brand new Miele dishwasher (2020). Updated powder room on the main ﬂoor. Cozy living/dining area with vaulted ceilings, wood burning ﬁreplace and large windows into the backyard. Spacious laundry room with brand new washer dryer and sink has room for storage. Upstairs large master and two other bedrooms and main bath. Tandem carport with extra storage room. Roofs redone 2014. A wonderful place to raise a family or downsize. Move right in!

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

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#1107-5508 Hollybridge Way

Incredible unit on the 11th floor featuring three bedrooms plus a den. Located on the north west corner of River Park Place III built by IntraCorp, overlooking the river, YVR and the Oval. Corner E2 plan with excellent layout. Modern kitchen with island opening onto the living dining area and floor to ceiling windows. Spacious master with double closets, spa inspired ensuite with two sinks. A/C, smart technologies/Nest, Bosch appliances. Fabulous amenities including: Dog wash area, basketball court, study room, meeting room, fire pit and lounge. Perfect location with easy access to Vancouver, central Richmond and the Dyke trail system.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

CHATHAM 3755 - Steveston Village

2 bed, 2 bed + den and 3 bed + den floor plans available in this exciting new build, designed to capture the heritage quality of Steveston Village. Suites have 9ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, wideplank wood floors, forced-air heating & cooling with radiant electric heat in the master ensuite. Kitchen has gourmet s/s appliances, ceramic tile and eating bar. Neutral elegant designer finishings with a timeless-modern feel. Laundry room has side by side washer/dryer and storage. Breathtaking shared rooftop deck with 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. More photos, floor plans and video available online at pattimartin.com.

Patti Martin 604-317-7768 / Adam Wachtel 604-315-2746

$1,699,800

$499,900

#106-8700 Jones Road

Spacious rooms and high ceilings are just some of the features in this well cared for 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit at Windgate Royale. In-suite laundry with full-size washer dryer. Lovely west facing unit with balcony. Building features vinyl siding, new roof 2010 and has been re-piped. Lots of natural light, gas ﬁreplace, one parking and one locker. A few minutes from Garden City Shopping Centre. A terriﬁc unit in a good building.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

5560 Cornwall Drive

Semi-custom executive home tucked into the quiet neighbourhood of Terra Nova, just steps from the local Elementary school and the dyke trail system. Boasting over 3000 sq ft, this 6 bdrm, 4.5 bath family home offers suite potential and is perfect for the growing family. Maple floors throughout with some tile. Radiant heating, 2 fireplaces, ample parking and some thoughtful updates. 5 bedrooms and 3 full bath up. 1 bedroom and large playroom/office down with 1 full and 1 half bath. North/south lot. A quick walk to Save On Foods/Terra Nova Shopping Centre. The best value in Terra Nova!

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

Great family home located in desirable Westwind perfect for a growing family. 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Private, fully-fenced 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

#41-10200 4th Avenue

Immaculate upper unit at popular Manoah Village located in Steveston North right across the street from Manoah Steves Elementary. Fresh and clean with brand new carpet throughout, this delightful 3 bedroom (ﬂex area could be 4th bdrm) 1 bath unit will impress. Spacious living dining room opens onto the huge deck over looking the gorgeous courtyard. Updated galley kitchen with lots of cupboard space. 3 big bedrooms and a linen closet all on the same ﬂoor as the neat and tidy bathroom. One carport parking, storage locker and amazing amenities like a bike room, outdoor pool and clubhouse in the park-like grounds of this family-friendly complex.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$799,900

$1,498,000

11620 Pintail Drive

$549,000

#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

$645,900

COMMERCIAL SPACE $1,235,000

#110-3755 Chatham Street Stunning opportunity to own an open concept Commercial Retail Unit in the heart of Steveston Village. This property boasts 1,237 square feet and is conveniently located next to bus stops and a high foot trafﬁc area. Great opportunity to build your long-term business.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828 Adam Wachtel 604-314-2746

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$439,000

103-7480 Gilbert Road

FULLY RENOVATED - this stylish 2 bedroom and 2 bath CORNER unit in Central Richmond boasts over 1,200 square feet of spacious and functional living space with open concept. Custom kitchen cabinetry with farm style sink, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, 12mm laminate ﬂooring, Italian tiles, custom cabinetry in bathrooms, double sinks in master ensuite, new pot lights, crown moulding throughout and so much more. Facing quiet side of the building (away from Gilbert) and not on ground level. Walking distance to all amenities such as the new Minoru Aquatic Centre, Richmond Centre, Skytrain & transit. Top ranking school catchment: Ferris Elementary & Richmond Secondary. 1 Parking & 1 Locker included. No pets. Don't miss this urban gem ! Schedule your private showing today.

#203-5860 Dover Crescent

Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

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STEVESTON WATERFRONT BEAUTY $1,788,000 207-6160 LONDON ROAD You will feel like you are on holiday every day with this serene peaceful setting in historic Steveston! One of a kind custom built large 2-bdrm + ﬂex room apartment. 1,329 sqʼ interior + 224 sqʼ covered outdoor living room + 342 sqʼ of 36ʼ wide patio = total 1,895 sqʼ. Spa inspired en-suite with whirlpool bath. 180 degree of spectacular unobstructed river view. South facing. Open concept. Tastefully decorated. Private elevator. U/G secured garage for 2 cars (w/2 doors) + 6ʼ x 9ʼ storage room. This is LIFE-STYLE!

6237 148 STREET, SURREY

At long last, this 322ʼ x 626ʼ (4.628 acre) lot is ﬁnally available for sale! Surrounded by RF9 & RF12 zoned detached family homes and fronts onto 148 Street to the East & 62A Ave to the South. Half a block to Goldstone Park Elementary School. Golden opportunity to develop this parcel just in time for the upcoming surge of the market coming up in 2021/2022!

1/2 ACRE INVEST/DEVELOP

$5,500,000

NEW PRICE

9471 BECKWITH ROAD

21,505 sqʼ(85.69ʼ x 253ʼ) in this rapidly developing Industrial/ofﬁce area. Convenient North Richmond location at Bridgeport & Hwy 99 neighboring Costco, Sky Train, Airport, Hwy 91 & 99. Currently zoned CA including Hotel & medical centre, etc usage; or rezone to ZI zoning with 1.85 FAR.

NEW 725SF 1 BEDROOM

$799,000

201-4118 YUKON ST, VANCOUVER

STEVESTON 1,539 SQʼ NICE T/HOME

$879,000

15-12438 BRUNSWICK PLACE

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.

SUBDIVIDABLE IN CITY CENTRE

NEW PRICE

$1,799,000

9231 KILBY STREET

FRASERVIEW FAMILY GEM NEW LISTING

$1,788,000

7278 ELMHURST DRIVE, VANCOUVER

Popular Fraserview , serene & quiet family oriented neighborhood. Updated 2,794 sqʼ solid & very well-kept rancher + ﬁnished basement 1-owner home since 1980. Near Golf Course & Champlain Mall. 4 bdrms (3 up, 1 dn), 3 washrms. Huge renovated white kitchen with Corian counter. Newer windows (up 1991, dn 2009), roof (2015), AC, heating & tank-less H/W system (2009). S/S fridge & wall oven (2017). Down has Fam rm, home theatre + steam & rain shower. Sunny SW facing 50ʼ x 100ʼ lot with back lane access to attached double garage.

HIDDEN GEM IN QUEENSBOROUGH! $1,180,000

1309 RAMA AVE, NEW WEST

TSAWWASSEN 2-BDRM & 2-BATH

NEW LISTING

$468,000

208-4690 HAWK LANE, TSAW

Mosaicʼs “Edward”, a 55-unit 2019-built low-density boutique-style complex. Spacious 725 sqʼ one bedroom + storage/small den. 9ʼ9” ceiling. Huge windows & sliding door to Juliet balcony makes this West 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. Centrally located, walking distance to QE park, Hillcrest and Canada Line. Shows like new.

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”.

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.

Aquilini built “Coast” just past Tsawwassen Mills. This 721 sqʼ courtyard-facing 2-bdrm 2-baths apartment with secured parking & locker is part of the Tsawwassen Shores Development which offers a serene yet convenient community-oriented lifestyle, including about 13,000 sqʼ of amenities. 8ʼ 9” ceiling. S/S appliances+full size Washer/Dryer. 5 minutes to Tsawwassen City Centre. Easy access to YVR, US border & Highways 99 & 17. Rental & Pet friendly. Great investment!

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED

THE "CLASSIC" 2,005 SQ.FT.

SUNNYMEDE AREA 15,067 SF LOT

GREAT VALUE FOR ADULT LIVING

604-1305 VIEW CRES, TSAW

8220 GILBERT ROAD

NEW PRICE

$1,388,000

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 onebedroom guest suites, two full washrooms. One with full kitchen. Great for 3-generation family or mortgage helper. Double garage.

$998,000

“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.

$2,668,000

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.

NEW PRICE

$855,000

37-6100 WOODWARDS ROAD 2034sq' 2-level townhome. 2-bdrm + large den, 2 1/2-bath. Prestigious Polygon blt-Stratford 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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Broadmoor area in a small cul-de-sac; cute little homes better than a townhouse. This 2 storey house is well maintained and had a lot of renovations done through out the years. Very open co concept, ope cepp , ddesigner color walls, kitchen countertops oun p had beeen updated with Caesar stone, 3 ggood ggenerou ne o s size bedrooms, California shutters h tt through hroug out o the house, bright and sunny was totally redone with concrete western e tern backyard ackyard w paving i stones and no grass to cut. Good entertaining t t i i area ffor barbecue and big playground for the kids. 2 car garages. A lovely starter home for a couple or small family in a desirable area.

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Welcome to One River Park Place! Move right into this pristine SE facing 2 bedroom 2 bath unit or make it a great investment property with many amenities at your door step with concierge service. Basketball court, fitness, banquet, yoga, music, study, media rooms and courtyard garden. Peek-a-boo view of the mountains. European s/s appliances, marble counters, stone back splash and heating and cooling system. Elegant appointed bathrooms with a soaker tub in one and a double walk-in shower in another. Surrounded by dining, retail, banks and medical services. Walk to the Olympic Oval, river front, quick access to YVR and Vancouver. Visit 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=LBHN4bS8BR4

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154-8600 Lansdowne Road $479,000 307-2200 Douglas Road, Burnaby $775,000 In case you missed this one in Tiffany Gardens, here's your chance! If

Come home to this spacious 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bath corner unit in the Affinity by Bosa. This spacious south-facing condo has floor to ceiling windows to bring in ample light. Enjoy your large 15'6x7'6 balcony. Stainless steel appliances, granite counters, glass mosaic backsplash, laminate floors, new paint, new carpets in the bedrooms and 2 parking. Amenities include caretaker, guest suite, 2 fitness rooms and recreation room with full kitchen. Move right in or make this your investment property. Perfect location in Brentwood, close to transit, Skytrain, the new Brentwood Mall, restaurants and retail. Easy access to downtown Vancouver. Brentwood Park Elementary and Alpha Secondary are the catchment schools. Visit 3D tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jc2FHPdCVbg

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

Broadmoor area big lot wide frontage and deep lot in a central location. House is 70 years old but still livable. Close to 12,000 square foot lot. ATTENTION BUILDERS: Built your dream home. Few minutes to mall, recreation center, Minoru Park, Library. Five minutes to the train etc. etc.

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WOODWARD, Elsie February 10, 1939 − June 8, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elsie Woodward (nee Brown), born February 10, 1939, in Ryhope, Sunderland in the County of Durham. Elsie passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 8, 2020, in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. She will be dearly missed by her devoted husband, Peter; children, Robert (Judy) and Julie (Allan); and adored grandsons, Ben (Mackenzie) and Sam. Elsie is survived by her sisters, Audrey, Lilian, and Elizabeth; sister−in−law, Janis; and nieces and nephews in Canada and England. She was predeceased by her father, John Robert; mother, Emily Mary; and sister, Ethel. Elsie met the love of her life, Peter, in Sunderland, England in 1959 and followed that love to Canada, with baby, Robert, in 1962. After several years on the West Coast and a few years in Ottawa, they returned to the West to settle in Richmond, BC, where Elsie raised her children. She worked and loved her role as Secretary at South Arm United Church for over 11 years; however, it was the many committees and friends at the church that gave Elsie fulfillment and the opportunity to explore her great creativity. She loved designing and making banners for the church, or spending endless hours creating beautiful needlepoint designs. She resigned only to devote more time to her other loves, her two grandsons, and to enjoy time at the cottage on Mayne Island. Elsie was always feisty and never shy to give her opinion regardless of the company but was a constant rock for her family and those around her. A thank you to all the staff and management at Evergreen Seniors Home that allowed mom to spend her last days with dignity and her family by her side. A private service will be held at Evergreen in Campbell River, to be followed by a burial at South Arm United Church memorial garden at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or Evergreen Seniors Home are welcomed.

GEE, Douglas Yew Duck March 4, 1942 - June 25, 2020 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather on June 25, 2020. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and other family members and friends. There will be a private service. Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (604) 273-3748

PATERSON, Gordon James January 23, 1948 - June 13, 2020 It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dad and grandpa/papa. He passed away suddenly, surrounded by his loving family. Gord was a life long member of the Richmond Winter Club where he curled with his many family and friends - curling was his passion and he was good at it!!! He was well known in the Steveston community where he was a long time employee at BC Packers. Gord was an easy going happy go lucky dad that loved having his family around him. He is predeceased by his mother Edith, father Horace, sister Marion, brothers Grant and Gary and his long time loving wife Denise. Gord leaves behind his children Krista (Steve), Ashley(Jayme) David (Leasha) and his 5 grandchildren Emma and Halle, Olivia and Charlie “aka Chaz” and Aida. Also, his brother Neil (Janice) and his niece Lyndsay and nephew Kyle. Gord’s family and long time friends will miss him dearly and cherish all the memories and good times that were shared with him. Cheers to the King, we love you and will miss you so much, until we see each other again Dad. A party to celebrate the King will be held in the future. Donations may be made in his name to the Richmond Winter Club. For messages of condolence please go to: www.korucremation.com/obituaries

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