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Rocanini still Speed safe for a favourite a car, not bike Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

Re: “Racial abuse suspect strikes again,” News, April 1

Re: “Steveston speeds not a concern,” Letters, April 1

When I ﬁrst read of the recent incident at Rocanini, I felt embarrassed to be Caucasian, and especially to be in the same age demographic as the coffee shop patrons proﬁled in the article.

A reader wrote that he has no concern about the speeding on Steveston Highway.

However, the more I think about it, these people would have reacted the same no matter who called them out for presuming they can move tables around in a public place. They are just rude, ignorant people who feel they are special and privileged, and that rules don’t apply to them. I feel sorry for workers everywhere who have to put up with this unacceptable behaviour. I wish continued success to all those involved in keeping Rocanini in business, for all the rest of us who see it as our favourite coffee shop.

C. Anderson

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How typical this is of some motorists who seem to think city streets exist only for the beneﬁt of cars. Sure, the speeds the reader mentions are of no concern for those who sit safely inside their steel or aluminium cages, but these speeds can be deadly for pedestrians and cyclists. Richmond has more than its share of fatal accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. If we don’t enforce speed limits, how can we expect people to take them seriously? If some limits seem excessively low, then they should be reviewed and perhaps adjusted, but tolerating speeding as a matter of course seems unacceptable to me.

Province needs 60-day dry spell Dear Editor, It should be clear by now that the consumption of alcohol is, and has been, a major factor in the rebellious behaviour of people during the current pandemic. The government of the province of B.C. would be well advised to ban the sale of all alcohol for at least 60 days. This would include government liquor stores, private liquor stores, bars, restaurants, etc. The media has very effectively exposed the excessive and unruly behaviour of those who show a total disregard for the health, safety and welfare of others. Alcohol is not a substitute for a vaccine although there are those who think and act otherwise. Alcohol sales are at an all-time high in B.C. and elsewhere. This will result in declining health for many. The government must reduce addiction, not stand by and let addiction increase. Please do not let the tax revenue from the sale of alcohol cloud your thinking. It is time for the government to take a stand and do the right thing.

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Keep parking free Trump got it right Dear Editor,

The COVID-19 pandemic has come with its own set of challenges at both the personal and community level. One of the signiﬁcant challenges affecting our publicly funded hospitals is parking fees. Our provincial government acted, albeit with public pressure, to suspend pay parking at hospitals during the COVID-19 health pandemic for staff, patients and visitors. But the question remains what will they do as we emerge from the health pandemic? Will pay parking at hospitals remain free, or will they resort to implementing pay parking once again? We need to urge this government to remove pay parking from all publicly funded hospitals throughout our province as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. British Columbians are attending hospitals for urgent medical concerns. The removal of parking fees and ﬁnes will help alleviate the patients’ stress and grief and go a long way in bringing a semblance of peace to their friends and families.

effort to ensure hospital staff don’t have to deal with parking fees and tickets in the future. They played a crucial role in ﬁghting the pandemic. Moreover, there are several beneﬁts associated with the removal of the parking fees from publicly funded hospitals in British Columbia.

First of all, it is the best way for our provincial government to show that they are fully committed to helping British Columbians, particularly during a critical health crisis/emergency and when folks are at their most vulnerable. Secondly, since the health authorities in charge of running the publicly funded hospitals are aligned with the parking companies, removing the fees would deter them from exploiting patients, visitors and hospital staff. Let’s do the right thing and bring an end to this exploitative practice. Parking fees incur additional hardship on patients or visitors when they are already experiencing anxiety, stress, or grief. Simply put, this is an opportunity for private businesses to beneﬁt from people’s illnesses, and that is just wrong!

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Re: “Calling out racist rant is easy part,” Opinion, April 1. I wanted to respond to a comment that you made in the Opinion section where you stated: “We’ve just come off a year where we’ve seen a spike in aggression and violence toward Asians, not to mention an American president who used inciting terms like the ‘China virus’ or ‘Kung flu.’ ” You appear to be fingering President Donald Trump as part of the problem regarding Asian hate crime. I, however, would like to applaud President Trump for having the unflinching resolve to squarely place the blame for COVID-19 where it belongs (if only all politicians could display such refreshing doggedness), and at the same time doing it with good-natured humour.

ple of Chinese ancestry, but instead they are obviously being aimed at the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

It is becoming very clear that the CCP, who has sponsored efforts that carelessly manipulated viruses for unscrupulous military purposes, is the real perpetrator. Blame has to be and is rightly directed towards the CCP, even if some idiot comes along and tries to twist these efforts to mean something else. As someone who has Chinese persons in their family, and who has practiced Chinese Martial Arts since the age of thirteen, I had a good laugh at the “Kung ﬂu” comment. There was no intention of being disrespectful or demeaning. Please, let’s not fault anyone for having a ﬂair for good-natured hilarity. Let’s all just lighten up a bit!

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Wrong-way car Racist suspects: Councillor asks people to respect privacy crashes head-on with semi-truck on Hwy. 91 Nono Shen

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Richmond city councillor Chak Au is asking for the public’s help to stop the spread of personal information regarding a couple who was involved in an alleged assault at a Steveston business last week. “There is no doubt that we should condemn all forms of racism, but we also need to respect other people’s privacy, even if they are suspects...We should leave the investigation part to Richmond RCMP,” said Au. RCMP ofﬁcers responded to a business in the 3900 block of Moncton Street last Monday after staff reported an assault with a cup of coffee and racial slurs. The victim claims that one of the customers yelled racial slurs and

tossed the leftover coffee and coffee cup at her face.

The victim later posted a video of the incident on social media, which sparked outrage among the local community. Steveston-Richmond East MP Kenny Chiu recently received a report about a ﬂyer disclosing the suspect’s home address, posted in a Richmond complex’s elevator. The poster was later removed. It read, “I came across this posting of a female throwing a drink in an Asian barista’s face for being asked to move out of a COVID restricted seating area. It’s unfortunate to say but this lady LIVES HERE…” The ﬂyer then notes the woman’s unit number and adds, “This is unacceptable behaviour and I would rather not live in the same building

as someone like this.”

This kind of shaming is out of line, according to Au. “We don’t have any responsibility or rights to identify people and reveal their information to the public,” he said. However, Au also noted that the poster illustrates the community’s eroding trust in law enforcement regarding hate crimes. “Some people might feel law enforcement isn’t powerful enough, so they have to seek fairness and justice through other ways,” said Au. “However, if you take laws into your own hands, you will further split up the community and exacerbate social conﬂicts - this is something all of us don’t want to see.”

Richmond RCMP said they can’t comment further since the case is still under investigation.

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Part of Highway 91 in Richmond was shut down for several hours Saturday morning after a car collided head-on with a semitruck, sending one person to hospital with serious injuries. “Alcohol is suspected as a factor in this collision,” said Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Adriana O’Malley, in a statement. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. when a red Hyundai, driving the wrong way along Highway 91 westbound, collided head-on with a semi-truck near the Westminster Highway overpass. The driver of the Hyundai sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he is now in stable condition, said O’Malley. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 or by email at Richmond_Tips@ rcmp-grc.gc.ca, quoting ﬁle number 2021-8804. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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Richmondite charged $8,625 in COVID fines in Masonic hall fires Maria Rantanen structing a quarantine officer.

Criminal charges have now been sworn against a 42-year-old Richmond man in relation to the arson of two Masonic halls in North Vancouver.

During the early morning of March 30, the Masons’ Lynn Valley Lodge on Lynn Valley Road and Capilano Lodge on Lonsdale Avenue both went up in flames, followed shortly after by the Park Lodge Hall on Rupert Street in East Vancouver. Vancouver Police Department officers arrested Benjamin Kohlman in Burnaby later that day and the Crown swore charges of arson, assaulting a police officer and flight from police related to the Park Lodge Hall fire.

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Eight schools warn of virus Kirsten Clarke KCLARKE@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Eight Richmond schools have been ﬂagged for COVID-19 exposures since students returned from spring break. District superintendent Scott Robinson said exposures have been up in Richmond since the two-week break, like in other school districts. “That’s obviously a reﬂection of what’s happening in the community around Metro Vancouver,” Robinson told the Richmond Community COVID-19 Task Force on Tuesday. The number of COVID-19 cases has been rising in B.C. in the past weeks. According to Vancouver Coastal Health’s online list of school exposures, there were exposures on March

29 at Henry Anderson, James McKinney and Sea Island elementary schools.

Meanwhile, there were exposures on March 29 to 30 at McMath, McRoberts, Steveston-London secondary schools and at Whiteside elementary. There was also an exposure at Hugh Boyd secondary on March 29 to 31 and on April 1. An exposure occurs when someone with COVID-19 is present in the school during their infectious period, according to VCH. Robinson once again reiterated there have been no known transmissions of COVID-19 in Richmond schools since September. According to the B.C. School COVID Tracker, there have been 4,506 exposures in 1,109 B.C. schools as of Tuesday. Of those exposures, 68 have been variants of concern.

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The person was quarantined at the Paciﬁc Gateway Hotel, a quarantine centre, in early March, but decided to leave without authorization, earning a ticket for violating the Quarantine Act. Furthermore, the recent traveller was ﬁned for ob-

“That person earned the ticket,” said Richmond RCMP Chief Supt. Will Ng.

In total, 21 violation tickets were issued in March, Ng explained at Tuesday’s Richmond Community COVID-19 Task Force. A second recent traveller received a $1,150 ﬁne after a neighbour in the same apartment building complained the individual wasn’t quarantining. RCMP also responded to an “angry disturbance” in

a home where there were nine “intoxicated and belligerent” people, Ng said.

Eight people were issued $230 fines and the host received a fine of $2,300. Also in March, Richmond RCMP gave fines at a licensed karaoke establishment in a Richmond industrial area where there were nine occupants inside. Ng reported that one RCMP officer and one municipal employee working with the RCMP have contracted COVID-19 and are currently off work.

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COVID-19 vaccine appointments are being done largely in two different ways — through a new provincial online system or through local pharmacies.

through some local pharmacies. This means navigating the booking system set up by each participating pharmacy.

There are currently 25 Richmond pharmacies listed as designated to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The province said Wednesday anyone can register in the online vaccination system and then book their appointment when eligible according to their age.

While pharmacies in Richmond quickly ﬁlled appointments last week with the ﬁrst batch of AstraZeneca expiring on Saturday, more appointments have since become available.

Those born in 1950 or earlier are now eligible to book appointments.

About 180,000 AstraZeneca doses arrived late last week and Health Minister Adrian Dix said more were on the way.

In the ﬁrst two days, more than 305,000 people registered online. Meanwhile, those aged 55 to 65 can now get an AstraZeneca vaccine

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6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | www.richmond.ca TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10244 Location/s:

10620 Williams Road

Applicant/s: Speera Ventures Incorporated Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single-family lots. City Contact: Nathan Andrews, 604-247-4911, Planning and Development Division

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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/2021.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/2021.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 April 9, 2021 and ending April 19, 2021. Participating in the Public Hearing process:

2. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10230, 10231 & 10232 Location/s:

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• Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca • 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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B.C. seeks forfeiture City could create thousands of child care spots by 2031 of cars, silver bars Bars of silver, luxury watches and sunglasses, 23 cellphones, ﬁve vehicles and more than $133,000 in cash — seized from drug labs in Richmond last year — are now the subject of a civil forfeiture suit launched by the provincial government.

Eleven people are named as defendants: Jinguang Cao and his son Zekun Cao, Yong Jin Son, Thi Kieu Pham, Huang-Wei Anthony Hsu and his sister Chanel Hsu, Chia Yin, Kim World Huang, Yung En Yang, Liu Song and Hoi Him Wong.

Those items are “the proceeds and instruments of unlawful activity,” according to the notice of civil claim ﬁled last month in BC Supreme Court, by the province’s director of civil forfeiture.

None of the defendants have ﬁled a response to the claim, and none have been charged criminally. The claims have not been proven in court.

The seized vehicles include a 2005 Toyota Camry, a 2018 Toyota Prius, a 2015 Honda Accord, a 2017 Lexus NX200 and a 2007 Acura RDX. The silver includes a $20 silver coin, two 100-ounce silver bars, 70 one-ounce silver bars and ﬁve silver coins. Also seized were 23 Samsung cellphones, Bvlgari, Gucci and Cavalli sunglasses and Cartier glasses, four Rolex and two IWC watches. Also listed in the suit is Canadian cash totalling $133,507.90, plus $221.25 USD and $200 in Taiwanese currency.

“The defendants did not have sufficient legitimate income to have acquired the vehicles, money, watches, sunglasses, cellphones, and silver or to have maintained the vehicles,” according to the notice. The alleged “unlawful activities” include possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, careless use of a firearm, participation in “activities of a criminal organization,” money laundering and failure to declare taxable income. — Kirsten Clarke/News Search Kim World Huang for full story at Richmond-News.com

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Only 30 per cent of Richmond children who need child care have a spot, but the city is hoping to add thousands more over the next decade. There are currently more than 7,000 licensed child care spaces in the city, but current demand “signiﬁcantly exceeds the supply,” according to a city staff report. Under the proposed 20212031 Richmond Child Care Action Plan, the city is aiming to add around 3,700 child care spaces within 10 years. However, a recent report, published by the Canadian

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Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 9700, 9720 and 9800 Williams Road - DP 17-792931 - Urban Era Builders & Developers Ltd. - To permit the construction of 18 townhouses, including three affordable housing units, at 9700, 9720 and 9800 Williams Road on a site zoned “Town Housing (ZT81) - Williams Road”. 2. 3311 No. 3 Road and 3399 Corvette Way - DP 17-794169 - Yuanheng Seaview Developments Ltd. and Yuanheng Seaside Developments Ltd. - To permit the construction of a: (1) High-rise mixed use development, including two residential towers containing 275 dwellings (with 22 affordable housing units), an office tower, street-oriented commercial uses, and a new City-owned community centre, at 3311 No. 3 Road; and (2) High-rise multiple-family development, including two residential towers containing 89 dwellings, at 3399 Corvette Way; on lands zoned “Residential/Limited Commercial and Community Amenity (ZMU30) – Capstan Village (City Centre)”. 3. 10760, 10780 Bridgeport Road and 3033, 3091, 3111 Shell Road - DP 18-828900 - 1082009 BC Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of 19 townhouse units at 10760, 10780 Bridgeport Road and 3033, 3091, 3111 Shell Road with vehicle access from Shell Road on a site zoned “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce: (a) the minimum lot width on major arterial road from 50.0 m to 43.3 m; (b) the minimum front yard setback to Bridgeport Road from 6.0 m to 3.3 m; and (c) the minimum exterior side yard setback to Shell Road from 6.0 m to 4.5 m. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information. Please note: By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer, members of the public and applicants are not permitted to physically attend Development Permit Panel meetings at this time. As an alternative, you may provide written comments in advance of the meeting, or participate in the meeting remotely via telephone. Registration to participate remotely is available starting on the Friday prior to the Development Permit Panel meeting until 1:00 pm on the date of the meeting. Details on how to register is available on the City website: https://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/phone-participation.htm

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Centre for Policy Alternatives, ranked Richmond as one of the most expensive cities in Canada for toddler care — costing parents a median fee of $1,300 a month. Families with infants also pay a median monthly fee of $1,300, while parents of preschoolers were paying a median monthly fee of $1,028. High child care fees have “been a problem from day one,” said Coun. Carol Day, Richmond’s child care liaison. “I do believe that, like with anything, it’s supply and demand. You increase the supply and you’re by default going to have lower pricing.” Spaces for infants are also one of the hardest to ﬁnd in Richmond, said Day, with child care centres only able to care for so many infants at once — contributing to high fees for that age group. Of the new spaces proposed under the action plan, there would be 563 spaces for children under 36 months, and 1,087 spaces for children aged 30 months to school age. Meanwhile, 1,974 spaces would be created for school-aged children. Currently, there are no centres that offer extended hours — hours outside of 7

a.m. to 7 p.m. — or overnight care. There’s also a lack of ﬂexibility for parents who work part-time or do shift work, which Day said there was “a great need” for in Richmond.

To counter this, the plan is to develop two occasional care programs, each for up to 16 children, while 24 licensed child minding spaces for immigrant and refugee parents would be created by 2031. A multi-age, overnight child care program with up to eight spaces is also planned. “That’s a huge change,” said Day. The city report also states there’s an insufﬁcient number of spaces either in schools or on school property. Because of this, the action plan proposes having child care spaces for school aged children that are on-site or within walking distance of all elementary schools — both public and independent — by 2031. The city received $25,000 in funding from the Union of BC Municipalities to create the 2021-2031 Child Care Action Plan. The action plan on the agenda for Wednesday’s planning committee meeting, held after the News’ print deadline.

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When leaving Scotland almost 14 years ago for pastures new in Canada, I’d just about had my ﬁll of playing golf in the winter — even though it was August. Yes, rain that was ridiculously parallel to the ground and wind that would knock you over was the norm in the “summer” on the balmy west coast of the home of golf. But, like many during the pandemic, we’ve found ourselves with a ton of time on our hands and precious little to ﬁll it with.

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Indeed, according to data from Golf Canada, more people played golf in Canada last year than ever before, with club sales increasing by 60 per cent from 2019. Even still, it was with a little trepidation I hit the tee during the Christmas holidays, making my ﬁrst mistake of sporting my shiny new summer golf shoes from Santa. After slipping and sliding my way to an inauspicious 88 on a tough and sodden Redwoods course out in Langley, things got

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Community leader loses his life, age 67 “The weather called for rain but the sun came out just as I suspected dad would have it,” described Goodwin. “It was beautiful.”

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She told the News how her dad served on Richmond Fire-Rescue (RFR) for 37 years and was an avid member of the Steveston Historical Society.

A retired ﬁreﬁghter and well-known member of the Richmond community has passed away after a tragic accident at home.

“We have been ﬂooded with condolences from hundreds of other Richmond families and friends this week,” Goodwin said.

Described as a “Jack of all trades, a master of none,” Glenn Tinkley took a fall down the stairs of his Steveston home on March 26, before losing his life, aged 67, two days later. His daughter, Michelle Goodwin, told the Richmond News via email that her much-loved dad was “a doer. When it came to getting things done, he was the ﬁrst person to show up, line up, and offer his help — whether it be on the job or volunteering in the community.” Goodwin said Tinkley’s family was by his side last weekend, when arrangements were made to donate his organs, her dad’s last wish. “He was always saving and helping others,” added Goodwin, noting that her dad was a lifelong resident of Richmond who was “incredibly involved in the community.” Such was the depth of feeling in the local community

“So many people looked up to my dad — he was a prime example of a top citizen in Richmond and B.C.” An RFR battalion chief, Tinkley spent his retirement tending to the waters and rescuing stranded boats while operating C-Tow out of Steveston. Glenn Tinkley (second right) who passed away last week, age 67. He’s pictured here with the “Fab Four” ﬁreﬁghters who all retired around the same time from Richmond FireRescue. Photo submitted for Tinkley, a drive-by tribute was paid last week near his home, where nearly 200 vehicles participated to pay their respects.

Tinkley — who, according to his family, had a love for golfing, curling, boating, fishing and “watching the Canucks lose” — is survived by his wife, Terry, son Clayton and daughter Michelle (Dalton). A formal memorial service and celebration of life will be held in the future once public health orders are eased. In lieu of flowers, Tinkley’s family requests that you “take five minutes out of your day to register as an organ donor at transplant.bc.ca.”

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Struggling families supported Maria Rantanen

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The emotional, psychological and ﬁnancial strain of having a family member with an addiction can be overwhelming. But one group in Steveston is offering support to families — sometimes just a listening ear — with no judgment or “shocked looks.” Linda, who asked to just use her ﬁrst name to protect her daughter’s identity, said she’s supported her daughter in many ways as she struggles with dual diagnosis of mental health and drug addiction. The reaction, however, of people who haven’t experienced this type of issue, though, is often of shock or pity, or sometimes they don’t know what to say, Linda said. There is also judgment and shame around addictions, she added. But when Linda attends the Boundaries support group, which meets regularly in Steveston, she’s with people who are ei-

ther currently dealing with or have dealt with family members who have a substance use disorder.

“To be able to talk about this with other people who have been in or are in the same boat as you, it’s a relief,” Linda said. “The support group is to support each other, not to try to get help for our loved one, or ﬁx our loved one, to help ourselves with the struggles that we go through,” she added. Boundaries group meets weekly There were four deaths from overdose in Richmond in January, but none in the month of February, according to data released by the BC Coroners Service. Across the province, there were 329 deaths in January and February.

veston industrial park and she donates the space.

— they’re trying to deal with everything that’s going on,” Shirley said.

“We believe a lot in giving back to the community and this is one of the programs that we at The Arts Connection do to support the community,” Shirley said.

Some people have been coming for years and their loved one is in recovery, but they want to stay connected and offer support, she added.

A $5 donation from attendees goes toward the group’s facilitator, a registered clinical counsellor.

The group meets every Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Connection.

Shirley suggests anyone interested in the group call her so she can give them an idea what kind of support is offered at Boundaries.

The group had to stop in-person meetings at the beginning of the pandemic, but now they meet weekly with everyone donning a mask and sitting on chairs six feet apart.

The purpose of the group is not to ﬁx the person with the addiction, but to support the family member. “It’s to help them learn to develop boundaries, stay healthy, because enabling and co-dependency can kill you, the stress from dealing with it,” Shirley said.

When a VCH-facilitated support group for families dealing with addictions was discontinued about seven years ago, Linda Shirley (a different Linda), owner of The Arts Connection, offered to host the meeting in Steveston.

There are a lot of parents who attend who have adult “kids” from ages 19 to 50, Shirley said, whose lives are being disrupted by drug and alcohol addiction.

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“We’ve had grown men in there crying

To contact the group, email info@boundariesgroup.ca or call Shirley at 604-6191772. For more information about Boundaries, go to Boundariesgroup.ca. Support for youth: Foundrybc.ca/ Richmond Vancouver Coastal Health: Search “mental health” at vch.ca Richmond mental health: 604204-1111

Father’s memory inspires run Clinic offers urgent care I wanted to challenge myself. But when I started getting out there, I wondered if I could maybe inspire some people and start a challenge where people could challenge themselves to do something that’s manageable for them,” Nijjer, 31, told the Richmond News.

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A Richmond resident has kicked off a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for mental health disorders in memory of his late father.

“I’ve done a lot of research recently about the beneﬁts from exercise on your mood and conﬁdence. And this past year has affected us all. We’ve all kind of felt the lows this last while.”

Jordan Nijjer is in training right now to run 50 kilometres before June 1, with the hope of motivating others to exercise, set and achieve personal goals and raise money for Vancouver General Hospital’s mood disorders program. Nijjer, a pharmacist at Steveston Medicine Shoppe, was inspired to mobilize his friends and family after realizing himself, during the pandemic, the kick he was getting mentally and physically out of regular exercise.

Nijjer was also reminded, while volunteering with the Chimo crisis line, how difﬁcult life can get for some people, which evoked memories of losing his father at the age of just 54.

Jordan Nijjer is running to raise money and awareness about mental health. Photo submitted

And with the loss of his father, Marc, a year ago due to mental illness, Nijjer decided to make his exercising routine ofﬁcial, by setting up a Facebook page and a group on a running app called Strava, which tracks activity and goals. “I’ve always been interested in an ultra-marathon and

“Our family grew up with the push on and get over mentality. I was his support person but I wasn’t fully aware of all the help that was out there at the time,” explained Nijjer.

“When setting this (fundraiser) up, that was a big thing for me, to show people where these resources are, especially when you’re feeling alone.” For more information, go online to: Facebook.com/groups/105907434816885; Strava.com/clubs/Personalbestrunformentalhealth; VGHfoundation.ca/fundraiser/3182669

Richmondites can now access urgent heath care seven days a week at a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC), which opened last week.

and registered nurses will provide urgent primary care services to those who need treatment for nonlife-threatening medical issues.

The UPCC — located temporarily in the Community Health Access Centre at 7671 Alderbridge Way near Gilbert and Lansdowne roads — will be open in the evening on weekdays and during the day on weekends, according to Vancouver Coastal Health.

Emergencies such as heart attacks and trauma will be treated at the emergency department at the hospital.

Operating hours for the centre will be Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday and statutory holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment is required as care is provided on a drop-in basis. General

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Once the UPCC moves to a permanent location, operating hours will be extended and will offer fullservice long-term primary care services, including mental health and social work and medical diagnostics. There are now 24 urgent and primary care centres in the province and this is the ﬁfth to be opened in Vancouver Coastal Health. — Kirsten Clarke/ Richmond News

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City may double its dyking fees Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The City of Richmond is looking to more than double the amount it collects in dyking fees from taxpayers by 2031. With sea levels expected to rise by a metre by the year 2100, the city is hoping to raise $30 million a year — up from the current $13.4 million — to prevent ﬂooding as the globe warms. In a “conceptual” table outlining how fees could increase over the next 10 years, some rates could double while others could increase 10-fold. For example, multiple-family homes, currently paying $145 per year could see their rates rise to $260 by 2031, with the 50-year accelerated dyking improvement program. Single-family home rates could go from $154 to $480 per year. Some large industrial, commercial and institutional properties — greater than 500,000 square metres — could see their current rate of $977 rise in 10 years to about $9,100 per year. These rate hikes, outlined in this week’s committee meeting agenda, aren’t necessarily being recommended by city staff — they will be decided later by council. Council voted Tuesday to not have dyking fee hikes until 2023, however. The 50-year-plan to improve dikes will allow the city to prepare for the impact of climate change, according to the city staff report. The additional funds are for hiring more staff — two engineering project managers, an environmental coordinator for sustainability, a real estate negotiator and a lawyer.

MP sad, proud of China sanction

Steveston-Richmond East MP Kenny Chiu is among a growing list of politicians sanctioned by China.

Chiu told the Richmond News he was overwhelmed with both sadness and pride after learning he won’t be able to visit his birthplace of Hong Kong anymore. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against Canadian and US individuals and entities, including Chiu and MP Michael Chong for their roles on Canada’s Subcommittee on International Human Rights (SDIR). “I feel...sadness in that it’s my birthplace, and the fact that I have been sanctioned from visiting my birthplace would trouble anybody. On the other hand, I’ve been sanctioned for my role on the SDIR as a parliamentarian. I have immense pride in being punished by China for speaking the truth as a parliamentarian,” said Chiu. According to the Chinese government’s statement, “The individuals concerned are prohibited from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao of China, and Chinese citizens and institutions are prohibited from doing business with the relevant individuals...” — Nono Shen/Richmond News

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Singer hits top 10 on Filmmaker nominated for country music chart Canadian Screen Awards

Even though she woke up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning, seeing that one email made her day, if not her week.

She said growing up, her home never lacked music, and being able to see her dad perform at his gigs really jumpstarted her journey.

Alyssa Hodgson said she woke up to an email announcing her song “Ocean Blue” had made it to the top 10 country music chart in the Richmond area.

“When I started writing when I was eight years old, it felt great to put my thoughts and feelings into something physical — it was therapeutic in a way.”

Alyssa The email, which came The Hugh Boyd grad proHodgson from ReverbNation — an duces her songs at home online platform that helps with occasional help from artists gain traction in the music industry her dad and friends. She said she uses her — was something Hodgson said she won’t dad’s microphone that he passed down to forget for a long time. her, which is “his way of supporting my dream and career in music.” “That’s one way of waking up in the morning,” said Hodgson. “I was shocked and it was a total surprise to me since I’m not actively pushing out my music.”

Hodgson, 27, has been writing music since she was eight, inspired by her mom, a singer, and her dad, a drummer.

Hodgson said she hopes her music can help remind people that there’s “always a light at the end of the tunnel. It looks far, but it’s deﬁnitely close.” —Valerie Leung/Richmond News

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Success is sweet, especially when you least expect it, according to Richmond ﬁlmmaker Ying Wang. Wang has received two nominations for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, often referred to as the Oscar and Emmy Awards of Canada. Wang’s documentary “The World is Bright,” is nominated this year in the category of best feature length documentary and best editing in a feature length documentary. It follows the journey of an elderly Chinese couple as they uncover the truth behind their son’s death. “We are proud that a new immigrant story has been recognized in this meaningful way,” said Wang, who spent more than 10 years following this couple as they tried to navigate a new culture and local systems in search of answers. After being notiﬁed by the Canadian

government about their son’s sudden death and burial on Canadian soil, the couple embarked on a decade-long investigation to ﬁgure out the truth behind ShiMing’s life that ended in suicide.

Wang also explores the intricate connection between parental expectations, migration and mental health through the film. “During this particularly hard time for people of colour, we hope this film can continue to raise the awareness of institutional racism and how mental health issues affect the local immigrant communities,” said Wang. Wang noted her team hopes to use film to bridge more conversations and foster better understanding between cultures. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television announced last week the nominees for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards in 141 film, television and digital media categories. The awards will be given out through a series of live, online presentations May 17-20 at academy.ca.

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Students tackle slough cleanup Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Mitchell elementary students Emma Martinez (left) and Kayla Riar, along with the rest of their class, are cleaning up Bath Slough and the surrounding area. Maria Rantanen photo

An elementary school project focused on cleaning up a local slough cuts across a spectrum of subjects. But, most importantly, it’s got Chelsea Murray’s Grade 6/7 students at Mitchell elementary excited about looking at the inter-connectedness of the world and the environment. For about ﬁve weeks, the teacher and students went out to pick up garbage at Bath Slough, and almost every day they came back with four four-litre buckets full of garbage. “My students were just horriﬁed,” Murray said, adding no wonder the area is avoided. They found plastic bags, chip bags, bottles — mainly food-related garbage. There were some odd items like a can full of cigarette butts and a shopping cart. With a grant from Vancouver Biennale School Art project, which allowed for an Indigenous artist to work with the students pondering the question “What is our place in this place?” the students at Mitchell elementary are cleaning up the waterway that runs between their school’s neighbourhood and the industrial area that includes Ikea. Murray thinks sloughs are so easily ne-

Non-proﬁts, mall launch Lansdowne garden

glected because they seem like big ditches, but, in fact, waterways are all connected. “Anything that goes into the slough, that goes into our soil, that goes into our drinking water, that affects the plants and animals,” she said. T’uy’t’tanat-Cease Wyss (her traditional name is pronounced “Toyts- ta-not”), the Indigenous artist who worked with the class, took them on listening walks to the slough at the beginning of their project, and they were shocked to notice there were hardly any natural sounds — 90 per cent of what they heard were man-made, like airplanes and metallic sounds from the industrial area.

Two temporary food gardens will be appearing in the Lansdowne Centre parking lot to beneﬁt local food charities starting Thursday. The mall is partnering with the Richmond Food

Security Society and Victory Gardens in an initiative to grow and supply fresh produce grown in planter gardens. The collaboration will make sure a variety of produce is grown in the plant-

“That was really shocking for the students,” Murray said. “We’re in what looks like a natural space, and there is almost no aliveness when it comes to animals and wildlife.” The fact that everything is connected in the world ties into the First People’s principles of learning “in a really authentic, meaningful way that’s also respectful.” “Everything that we do, whether it’s positive or negative, has a ripple effect in our community,” Murray said. She credits her students for getting “really passionate” about saving Bath Slough. “This whole project is from them and they’re moving that into their community,” ers and delivered to those in need. One of the gardens will be located near the Lansdowne Canada Line Station and the other in the parking lot closest to the entrance of T&T Supermar-

HandyDART Modernization Program Public Engagement: March 29 to April 25, 2021

TransLink is considering a package of updates to improve the HandyDART experience from start to ﬁnish — including how people register, book trips, and pay for the service.

Murray said. “Cease and I have really just been facilitators — allowing them to go and steering them in the right direction so we can make it happen.” The vision the students have of the slough is to support its ﬂora and fauna — including a pollinator garden. The students have also learned “that their voices matter… they can make a tangible change in their community” despite being elementary students, Murray said. They have created a documentary of their project and wrote to mayor and council asking for help to further clean up the slough and to get some benches, garbage cans and seeds of native plants. The class will be meeting with city staff next week to look at how they can work with the city to remediate the slough. “I think that the lived experience, the hands-on experience for the students has been just so empowering, to see the impact that they are able to make,” Murray said. Not only have they written the story of their “place,” they have dipped into the sciences talking about biodiversity, evolution and natural selection — all connected to the slough. The project touches on all the “curriculum competencies” — those large areas teachers need to focus on based on new curriculum guidelines, but “in a really meaningful way,” Murray explained.

ket. Victory Gardens is a Vancouver-based cooperative that helps communities promote food sovereignty. Victory Gardens staff will be at the gardens every week to tend to the crops.

Once the produce is harvested, the Richmond Food Security Society will distribute it to local food charities. The planter gardens will be at Lansdowne Centre until September 2021.

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Sign up for the telephone townhall and virtual workshops, and complete the survey.Email publicengagement@translink.ca or call 604.953.3648 to request a print copy or do the survey by phone.

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Cherry blossoms, such as these on No. 1 Road, are synonamous with spring across Richmond. Louise Yeoh Photo

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Richmond’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival is returning in a virtual format to celebrate the arrival of Spring. This year’s festival will take place online with activities and events available to the public starting April 11.

Integrated Media Consultant The Richmond News is an award-winning community newspaper looking for an experience Integrated Media Consultant, to join our team of media professionals. Core responsibilities include the growth of their personal portfolio of advertising clients, new business development, nurture business relationships and to execute a multitude of advertising projects.

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The Hanami Tent offering a video introducing the art of calligraphy and origami.

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The Sakura Tent which features welcome messages from Mayor Brodie, Consul General Takashi Hatori, the Consul General of Japan in Vancouver, the festival directors and original musical performances.

• Previous work experience in the Richmond business community is an asset

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Online visitors can explore the Japanese culture through a series of ﬁve videos highlighting performances, how-to demonstrations and more.

The Matsuri Tent highlighting a sakura (cherry blossom) themed bento box in honour of the centuries-old tradition of picnicking under cherry trees in bloom.

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The Kitsuke Tent providing insights into the different styles of kimono. The Kuno Tent focusing on a unique school of ikebana (flower arranging). “The City of Richmond is the proud home to one of Canada’s largest and oldest communities of Japanese-Canadian immigrants, dating back almost 140 years,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. There will also be kiosks with QR codes around Garry Point Park that will direct visitors to the festival. The festival celebrates the cherry blossom flowers, also known as sakura, which are special flowers to the people of Japan.symbolize a “time of renewal and the cycle of life.” Celebrations usually include picnics under the cherry trees with foods and drinks and are shared with friends and family. Due to COVID-19, the public are reminded to stay socially distanced and follow provincial health orders during this time including keeping outdoor gatherings to the same 10 people and wearing masks when within two-metres of each other. For more information on Richmond’s Cherry Blossom Festival, go online to www.richmondcherryblossomfest.ca.

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City’s taxes in ‘right place’: Mayor Maria Rantanen

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Businesses in Richmond continue to carry a heavier tax burden than residential properties. About 8.5 per cent of properties are classiﬁed as “commercial,” but they pay about 34.6 per cent of all taxes collected by the city. In an analysis of the city’s taxes on different property classes, city staff point out the ratio of taxes paid by residential properties to those paid by commercial properties is the lowest in the ﬁve largest Lower Mainland municipalities. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie pointed out, historically, this split between business and residential used to be about 50/50. Over the years, the tax burden has shifted more to residential properties.

Brodie said he thinks the amount of tax currently being collected on businesses and residential is “about the right place.”

“Nobody likes to pay taxes, everybody wants less taxes but you’ve got to land on something,” he said. Property taxes are the main revenue source the city has, but “it is, by deﬁnition, regressive and unfair in many ways, but that’s all we’re left with,” he added. It’s estimated cities receive about eight per cent of all taxes collected.

Municipalities committee that is trying to ﬁnd a better tax regime that is fairer to cities.

Nobody likes to pay taxes, everybody wants less taxes but you’ve got to land on something.

Richmond will be the hub of Purolator’s new fully electric truck and cargo bike ﬂeet, which is expected to service the Greater Vancouver area. The Canadian courier company launched its green initiative last Monday, saying the collaboration with Motiv Power Systems will enable Purolator to provide the region with the same electric delivery system it currently offers in Toronto and Montreal. Bringing these vehicles to Vancouver has been a long time coming, said the company’s Western Canada general manager Paul Merrick, who said plans began in 2005 when the company received its ﬁrst electric hybrid.

The top 12.6 per cent of all commercial properties paid $99.6 million in municipal taxes.

UBCM approached the province several years ago to change the tax regime, but there was no uptick at that time from the provincial government.

Some of the top taxpayers in Richmond are Richmond Centre, which paid $2.4 million in municipal taxes in 2020 and Lansdowne (Vanprop Investments), which paid about $1.8 million. In comparison, Ikea paid about $404,000 in municipal taxes while Costco paid about $457,000.

The UBCM committee is updating its previous report, “Strong Fiscal Futures” and hopes to have it ready by mid-summer.

YVR tenants, which comprise 244 businesses, paid about $6.3 million in municipal taxes, with its total taxes coming to about $9.5 million.

There have been discussions with the premier and MAYOR BRODIE minister of ﬁnance about looking at municipal tax“Property tax is a very blunt instrument and it’s unfair in many es once the report is done, Brodie exways — it doesn’t move with the econo- plained. my,” Brodie said.

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Top business taxpayers

“It’s part of a multi-faceted environmental responsibility and sustainability strategy. As a major integrated transportation provider, it’s things like noise and air pollution reduction […] and some operational cost beneﬁts that will continue to improve.” The ﬂeet will be based at Purolator’s existing YVR facility of 210,000 square feet, where it dispatches up to 80 vehicles a day for curbside delivery. Merrick said the expansion will also aid the current COVID-19 situation, as pandemic restrictions have seen a 50-percent increase in residential deliveries during holidays and events. “We’ve seen massive increase in peak periods like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and traditional holidays...It just gives you the opportunity to really look at and quickly deploy new solutions,” he added.

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The City of Richmond collected $241 million in property taxes in 2020.

“I’m hopeful they’ll take a serious look at it,” he added.

Voting now open for 13th annual Best of Richmond The 13th annual Best of Richmond (BOR) is back with a bang this year, with even more categories to vote for and show your support for your favourite businesses. As well as all your BOR staples, the Richmond News welcomes Best Mexican Food, Thai Food, Real Estate Company and Dance Studio as sub-categories to add to its main sections of Food and Drink, Shops & Services and Health & Fitness. So whether it’s your go-to hair salon, clothing store, café, ﬁtness centre or restaurant, the Richmond News wants to know your top picks. Winning businesses will receive a framed certiﬁcate from the News recognizing their accomplishments.

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“With ‘To light up passion and bring joy’ as Pop Mart’s slogan, we hope everyone who walks in our store will leave with delight,” said Zhou.

A popular Chinese toymaker has come to the West Coast, opening its ﬁrst B.C. store in Richmond just over a week ago.

Each blind box sold at the Pop Mart store at Union Square Shopping Centre sells for $13.99, including taxes.

Known in China for its “blind boxes,” Pop Mart has started trending among young people in Canada as well.

People can also buy blind boxes at Pop Mart’s vending machine (which the toymaker calls a Roboshop) at Richmond Centre.

The idea behind blind boxes, or mystery boxes, is that customers buy the box not knowing exactly what animated ﬁgurine is inside. This creates a sense of surprise and pleasure for each customer, according to Alex Zhou, who works at the Pop Mart store in Richmond.

Founded in 2010, Pop Mart opened its ﬁrst store in Beijing and now has more than 200 stores across the globe, as well as 1,000 toy vending machines in 22 countries and regions. This is Pop Mart’s second store in Canada. The ﬁrst opened in Markham, Ont., last year.

Health Canada seizes Richmond store’s products Health Canada is warning consumers that several unauthorized products seized from a Richmond-based beauty and health store may pose “serious health risks.”

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Eye drops, an eye wash and an acne gel — seized from Tokyo Beauty & Health Care at 8191 Westminster Hwy., near No. 3 Road — may contain prescription drugs, according to the federal health authority’s advisory issued Wednesday. “Prescription drugs should be taken only under the advice and supervision of a health care professional because of the risk of interactions with other medications and side effects,” reads Health Canada’s warning. “Prescription drugs can only be legally sold via a prescription.” According to the product labels, the acne gel, three types of eye wash and six types of eye drops, contain one or more prescription drugs, including clindamycin, aminocaproic acid and neostigmine methylsulfate. Some of the products are also packaged and labelled in Japanese. “As a result, information about ingredients, usage, dosage and side effects may not be understood by all consumers,” the warning read. This isn’t the ﬁrst time Tokyo Beauty & Health Care has had its products seized by Health Canada. In 2019, the federal agency seized an unauthorized eye wash,

which also contained aminocaproic acid. According to Health Canada, clindamycin is a prescription antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including those associated with acne and should not be used by people with a history of ulcerative colitis or a history of inﬂamed bowels linked with antibiotic use. Aminocaproic acid is a prescription ingredient used to decrease bleeding in various clinical situations. If an eye is exposed to aminocaproic acid, it may affect the eye itself and be absorbed through the tear ducts into the blood. Meanwhile, Health Canada said, currently, there are no approved eye drops on the Canadian market that contain neostigmine methylsulfate. Affected products Dalacin T Gel 1%; Kobayashi Aibon/ Eyebon Eyewash ALd (dark green package); Kobayashi Aibon/Eyebon Eywash Medicala (black); Kobayashi Aibon/Eyebon Eyewash mild (light green); Santen Sante Beauteye Contact; Santen Sante FX Neo (silver package); Santen Sante FX Neo (blue package); Santen Sante FX Vplus (gold package); Santen Sante FX Vplus (red package); and Santen Sante PC. —Kirsten Clarke/Richmond News Search Kobayashi for full story at Richmond-News.com

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Richmond-opoly has a number of city landmarks. stations and the shopping centres. “These games were created to help people appreciate some things they cherish about their community,” said Jean-Paul Teskey, senior vice-president of Outset Media. Outset Media is about to release a whole host of smaller municipalities, including: Salmon Arm; Langford; Powell River; Victoria; Abbotsford; Trail and Campbell River.

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Views of Mount Baker & farmland from this updated, bright, spacious, open-plan top ﬂoor corner suite. Some updates include engineered hardwood, roller shade blinds, newer appliances, granite counters. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 secure parking & 2 balconies. Insuite storage plus personal storage room right across the hall. 9' ceilings throughout living area and vaulted ceilings in bedrooms. Quick possession available. Well run building. Great location near South Dyke and London Landing . Walk to Steveston Village, transportation and all amenities.

$1,798,800

Desirable Steveston townhome featuring 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in the most amazing location, right across from the Steveston Community Centre and Park, in the heart of the Village, steps to the Boardwalk and just a few minutes walk to all amenities. Well maintained with a modern feel, this unit offers an open concept main floor with laminate floors in main area, and newer carpet up. Enjoy the view of greenspace across the street. Kitchen with eating bar, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and lots of storage. Bedrooms are generous with ample closets and new washer/dryer is conveniently upstairs. Tandem garage offers lots of options, with the possibility of making a home office/games room area or another bedroom! Don't miss this opportunity to live the Steveston lifestyle.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828

$499,000

#312-6660 Buswell Street Want to walk to everything central Richmond has to offer? Check out this larger, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath unit located in the Core of Richmond. Excellent location in the complex. Original condition but well maintained, ready for your decorating ideas. Secure parking, free shared laundry. Maintenance includes heat, h/w and caretaker.

Patti Martin 604-273-2828 & Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

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$3,278,000

10395 Whistler Place

SPECTACULAR almost 4000 square-foot resort style dream home on 9445 sq ft lot. Quality craftsmanship throughout with 4 bedrooms + ofﬁce & 4.5 baths. Enjoy beautiful sunsets on the covered balcony off Master Bedroom & a relaxing spa with steam shower & body spray massage. Gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, 6-burner stove, steam oven, 72 inch fridge & a huge wok kitchen. Entertain guests in the dream backyard with 17 foot Swim Spa Pool, hot tub, built-in BBQ, gas ﬁre pit & watch movies on the 100 inch projection screen in Media Room. Your outdoor & indoor space becomes one when you slide open the 7-panel folding patio doors. Bonus: fully detached multipurpose Coach House at back. Wow! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac & family-oriented neighbourhood. Steveston London & Maple Lane catchment. Must See!

Andrea Chu 604-338-6600

$1,088,000

LD O S

$2,498,800

#303-5011 Springs Blvd, Tsaw

Welcome to the TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS – the most sought after neighbourhood nestled by a par 70 all-season golf course and surrounded by green spaces. Solid concrete building proudly built by Talisman Homes and Shato Holdings Ltd. This lovely and well cared for 2 bedroom + den home boasts in-suite storage, a bright south facing balcony and $10,000 upgrades of Bosch appliances. It comes with 2 parking spots including one EV charging outlet. Conveniently located near Tsawwassen Mills, restaurants, schools, water park, ferries and with easy access to HWY 99. Zack Zhang 778-881-9926

#1-9131 Williams Road

#40-12331 Phoenix Drive

4520 Coventry Drive

RE/MAX Westcoast, #110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 / Tel: 604.273.2828 / Cell: 604.317.7768 / Fax: 604.284.1581 / Email: patti@pattimartin.com Each ofﬁce independently owned and operated.

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$2,288,000

PARC RIVIERIA

$399,000

INVESTOR & 1ST TIME BUYER ALERT

PRESTIGIOUS GRANVILLE AMAZING 5 BDRM FAMILY HOME

6988 Donald Road

#210-10011 River Drive

#152-6168 London Road

$2,480,000

RIVER GREEN 3 BDRM + DEN + 3 PARKING

TOTALLY RENOVATED

$2,488,000

KITS POINT 3 BDRM TOWNHOME

Kits Pointe! Absolutely stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath corner unit townhome! Totally renovated with modern detailing and features an entertainer’s living room that transitions right into a very private 185 SF landscaped deck with a cozy firepit. The new gourmet kitchen has top of the line Miele appliances with a spectacular white marble backdrop. Modern seamless glass then leads you to the 2 generous-sized bdrms with a full bath on the 2nd floor. The entire top floor boasts an exquisite master with a custom built walk-in closet, deluxe master ensuite and a balcony with some western views of the ocean and mtns. This home includes radiant floor heating, Miele washer and dryer, laminated windows with safety film for added security, 2 parking spots & 1 storage locker. Location at its best!

#1002-6688 Pearson Way

1470 Arbutus Street, Vancouver

TOTALLY IMMACULATE

$788,000

SPACIOUS 2 BDRM + DEN CONDO

This totally immaculate and air-conditioned 2 bedroom + den condo offers 930 SF of spacious living and features a large gourmet kitchen with engineered stone countertops, stainless appliances, under cabinet lighting and centre island. The home also includes 2 spa-inspired bathrooms, laminate ﬂoors, 9 foot ceilings, large fully covered balcony and a serene quiet outlook onto the central courtyard. 1 parking spot included. Trafalgar Square is a highly sought-after in the Alexandra Gardens neighbourhood and comes complete with the “Trafalgar Club” which is a 5,000 SF private clubhouse with a host of resort-style amenities. All this in an amazing location within walking distance to restaurants, shops and services or a quick drive to Aberdeen, Yaohan, Lansdowne Mall & Richmond Centre.

#223-9551 Alexandra Road

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#308-8775 Jones Road MAR 23

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LIVE WORK LOFT WITH WATER VIEW

Amazing waterfront live/work loft at The Pier in desirable Steveston. Great for any home-based business with convenient ground floor access. Bright open plan w/17’ high ceilings, upgraded white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, exposed beams & a combination of hardwood & custom brick flooring makes this a truly unique find. Super spacious 888 SF plus 457 SF of outdoor space with wide folding patio doors allows you to truly enjoy the indoor/outdoor living. Amazing water views from the master bedroom balcony. Other feats incl: Geothermal heating, AC, gas BBQ outlets, custom planters w/storage plus much more. Pet & rental friendly building is in a great location just steps to the Steveston village, shops, restaurants, tunnel & only 20 mins to downtown Van.

This incredible 3 bedroom + large den home on the 10th floor features amazing RIVER and NS mountain views from every room at the prestigious waterfront community at 2 River Green! The home comes with 3 side x side parking spots and offers a large gourmet kitchen with island, wok kitchen, Sub-zero fridge & Miele appliances, quartz counters and upgraded hardwood fl oors thru-out. The totally open 1708 SF layout has air conditioning/central heat, 3.5 deluxe bathrooms, 9’3” ceilings, Beo Living Smart Home app and a huge 35’5 wide balcony and 1 locker. Resort-styled amenities incl 24 hr concierge, private shuttle, 34,000+ SF water gardens, indoor swimming pool, sauna/steam room, fitness center, yoga/dance room, music, study and club rooms. Just steps to the dyke, Oval, T&T and restaurants.

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$712,000

Investor and 1st time Buyer alert. Amazing price on this 572 sq ft 1 bedroom and 1 bath unit at Parc Rivieria in North Richmond. Features include: quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances & excellent recreation facilities with exercise room and indoor pool. The building is only 5 yrs old and in a convenient location with easy access to all bridges to Vancouver and just minutes to Costco & Tim Hortons.

Luxurious 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom family home with 3559 sq ft living area on a large 67x115 = 7704 SF lot in the prestigious “Granville” subdivision surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. Custom built 11 years ago with, huge 20’x10’ sundeck, legal 1 bedroom suite, triple car garage, Air Conditioning, HRV, high ceilings in Living room, engineered Oak hardwood ﬂoors with radiant heat on both ﬂoors. Prime central location close to buses, shopping and Central Richmond.

WATER & MTN VIEWS

WATERFRONT IN STEVESTON

8131 Alanmore Place

RIVER DISTRICT

$718,000

CONCRETE 2+DEN W/OPEN PARK VIEWS

SHANNON WALL CENTRE

$1,468,000

IMMAC 2 BDRM + DEN W/1206 SF

ADERA HOUSE. Immaculate & air-conditioned 2 bedroom + den at the coveted Shannon Wall Centre Kerrisdale development comes complete with huge 239 SF of private patio, 3 side x side parking spots and 1 large storage locker. The super bright 1206 SF open floor plan faces SE and features an extra-large Chef’s kitchen with premium Gaggenau appliances, double wall ovens, wine fridge & shelved pantry and faces the inner courtyard. The home also features hardwood floors, 2 deluxe bathrooms, large walk-in closet, 9’ ceilings and lots of storage. All this in a 10-acre community that offers charm, character & elegance with concierge service, lounge, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, meeting rooms & meticulously maintained gardens. Excellent west side location close to Maple Grove Elementary, Magee Secondary and private schools.

#201-7228 Adera St, Vancouver SOUTH AIRPORT TERMINAL

$25/SF

FOR LEASE 816-11,000+ SF EXECUTIVE OFFICES

TOTALLY UPDATED 2 BEDROOM

$528,000

BLUNDELL & GILBERT ROAD

This spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home has been renovated from top to bottom, offering 955 sq ft of modern living with many custom luxury features. Waterproof luxury vinyl plank ﬂooring, LED lighting with dimmers & smart switches, programmable thermostats, custom kitchen with Ceasarstone quartz countertops, soft close cabinetry & motion sense lighting. Two Spa like bathrooms feature adjustable ambient lighting, new vanities, quartz counters, new high capacity toilets with soft close lids, & a humidity sensor. Bonus features include a cozy gas ﬁreplace, 2 balconies facing the quiet side of the complex, large windows with custom roller blinds offering excellent natural lighting, a secure extra-wide parking stall & storage locker. It is also a rental and pet friendly building. Centrally located & in the Ferris Elementary School catchment. Steps to buses & short walking distance to Minoru Park, shopping, & Richmond Centre.

#110-7700 Gilbert Road

IMPRESS YOUR CLIENTS!

$25/SF

UPSCALE SHOWROOM/ OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

AVALON 2 – Enjoy contemporary living in this amazing concrete 2 bedroom + den w/ totally unobstructed PARK VIEWS overlooking the future soccer field. This bright, east- facing home offers premium Jenn-Air SS appliances, gas cooktop, quartz counters, marble backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows, laminate floors, in-floor heating in master bath, 9’ ceilings, washer/dryer & Nest controlled AIR cooling / heating system. Comes complete a large balcony with overheight ceilings, 1 parking & 1 locker. Enjoy concierge service, fitness ctr, garden courtyard, SkyLounge, SkyBar, guest suites & bike storage. Just steps to Save-on-Foods, Shoppers, TD & Scotiabank, Starbucks, Sushi Mura & a direct bus to Metrotown 1 blk away. Future community ctr & elem school also on its way.

Excellent opportunity to lease prime ofﬁce spaces in a central location between the Airport & West Richmond at the South Airport Terminal! Great for professionals looking for ﬂexible spaces ranging from 816 SF, 1021 SF, 1360 SF, 5560 SF and 11,000+ SF at a reasonable rate. Access to a huge executive-style lounge & boardroom at discounted rates are available to all occupants in the building. The all-inclusive GROSS lease rates of $25/ SF include property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

Excellent opportunity to lease this totally impressive & unique showroom with ofﬁce spaces between the Airport & West Richmond. Newly renovated with 5697 SF on 2 levels, super high glass vaulted ceilings, wood beams, granite ﬂoors, new commercial carpeting, reception area, kitchen with serving area & 4 bathrooms. 3-4 parking spots can be negotiated + additional spots are available for rent at $75/month. The allinclusive gross lease rate of $11,900 per month includes property taxes, heat, air conditioning, lights & water. Expansive views of the mountains, airport & runways throughout & a must see! Easily accessible from Central Richmond.

#304-3581 E. Kent Ave North, Vancouver

4360 Agar Drive

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10684 Aintree Place

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9580 Blundell Road

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4437 Candlewood Drive

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

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NEW LISTING

$1,880,000

2,440 SQ FT

Your home search stops here! Spacious and well kept two level custom home on an enormous park like 66 x 190 sq ft. lot with a separate workshop, storage shed, vegetable garden and parking for many vehicles in a very central location, close to all amenities. Lower level has a large games room, storage room, bathroom with roughed-in plumbing and a laundry room with a separate entrance, it’s perfect for extended families. The main level has a very practical floor plan with an open style kitchen and family room with access to the wrap around deck which lead to the backyard, large living and dining room which has access to the covered balcony off the front of the house and 3 ample sized bedrooms and main bathroom, (master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom). This is a great solid family home with future development potential.

SOLD

2495 SUNNYSIDE VIEW

1177/1180 GEORGE ROAD

#503-6622 PEARSON WAY

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#802-7535 ALDERBRIDGE WAY

#9-9131 WILLIAMS ROAD

#13 - 7169 208A ST

140K OVER ASKING!

40K OVER ASKING!

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#1205-3533 ROSS DR, VANCOUVER 2

NEW LISTING

$1,088,000

907 SQFT

UBC at its finest, the residences at Noble Park by Polygon. This never lived in, spacious open floor plan, Park view unit, features 2 spacious bdrms, 2 bath, designer kitchen, premium appliances and A/C . Enjoy the view from this generous size covered deck. Enjoy the convenience of an in building fitness studio, social lounge and a resident manager. Convenient every day living within an environment of academic excellence. Just steps away is the Westbrook Village for all shopping and eating conveniences. Great elementary and secondary schools are just five-ten minutes away. Must see to appreciate!

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.970.8118 1206 4182 DAWSON ST., BURNABY

9871 SEACASTLE DRIVE

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$699,000

Fabulously well-maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite at Tandem 3! Very functional floorplan with the bedrooms separated by the living space. Laminate floors in living areas & bedrooms, granite counters, tiled backsplash, S/S appliances, large balcony w/ lovely N/W outlook high above the courtyard. Built-in desk nook beside the kitchen. This home has the bonus of 2 parking stalls & one storage locker! Awesome location, only a short walk to Gilmore SkyTrain station and all that Brentwood has to offer. Amenities including hot tub, steam room, sauna, lounge, play area & gym. On street level just outside your front door are great shops, restaurants, Starbucks and more! Rentals allowed min 3-mth term. Pets: 2 allowed. Call for a private viewing!

209 7471 BLUNDELL ROAD

SOMERSET MEWS #5 - 11771 Kingfisher Dr

Lovely 3 bedroom with room for all your house sized furniture. Private southern garden patio, easy walk to Steveston amenities, pets permitted. Listed $789,000

SOLD

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#110-6068 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4

Westcoast

Unique 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Penthouse with expansive Roof Top deck with hot tub. In the heart of UBC, easy walk to nature trails AND grocery shopping. Listed $1,298,000

#302 - 5800 Cooney Rd

#19 - 2138 E. Kent Ave. S

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UBC CAMPUS PH8 - 3581 Ross Drive

A quiet retreat at South of Marine via Victoria Drive. 2 bdrms, 2 bath, 1,200 sq.ft. beautiful condo, balcony river VIEWS, 2 parking, pets welcomed, RENTABLE. Listed $889,000

2 bedroom, central Richmond. RENTALS ALLOWED. Updated and ready for immediate possession. $468,000

WESTWIND 11740 Kingfis sher Dr

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SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #208-4211 BAYVIEW STREET

Gorgeous corner suite with ONE LEVEL LIVING in Steveston Village! This rarely available 3 bedroom plus den suite offers an amazing 1415 sq ft of space, with a quiet courtyard outlook in the heart of Steveston. Enjoy granite counters, hardwood ﬂoors, new lighting, the closest parking space you can get. This fab building amenities incl gym and party room. The waterfront, shops and Fishermans Wharf right outside your door and it is in the Byng and McMath school catchments.

Priced at $899,900 Lynn Sakai-Boden 604.274.7326

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4PM 3340 PLEASANT STREET

Fantastic new family home by Penta Builders Group. This 2,271 sqft home has 4 bedrooms, 4 FULL baths + den. The Master Bedroom has a spa-like ensuite with a sunny balcony. This home has radiant heating, engineered h/w ﬂoors on main, A/C, HRV, security system + a double garage. The Kitchen features KitchenAid s/s appliances, stone counters, island with breakfast bar and a large pantry. Cozy gas f/p in the family room. Dining area opens out to a private south-exposed backyard with covered patio.

Priced at $2,198,800 Dave Van Hoeke 778.388.1965

OPEN HOUSE SAT/SUN 2-4PM 11331 4TH AVENUE

Built by PACIFIC COASTAL HOMES this premium 2,110 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms, 4 FULL baths and a den on the main ﬂoor that can be a 5th bedroom. The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. The kitchen features KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, and more. Double sliding glass doors open out to a private west-exposed backyard with covered patio & gas BBQ connection! Only a short walk from Steveston Village and in an excellent school catchment.

Priced at $1,898,000 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #210-12088 3RD AVENUE

The Roderick in Steveston Village is Richmondʼs most exciting new development. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in just over 1,423 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.

Priced at $999,900 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

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SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #425-23222 GILLEY ROAD

1 bed + den at Hamilton Village Phase 2 - East: Now Selling the highly anticipated second phase of the Hamilton Village master planned community! Phase 2 - East offers the same style and value as Phase 1 in a larger, 2-part building with 85 homes anticipated to be available for occupancy in 2023. Phase 2 - West will launch next with 140 homes. Live at the center of it all and come home to stainless steel appliances, forced air heating and cooling, sleek modern interiors and your choice of two designer colour schemes. Phase 1 sold out in 4 months, don't wait to book your private appointment to come explore our sales centre with a full two-bedroom display home.

Priced at $509,900 Fraser Roberts 604.779.5324

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 5220 MERGANSER DRIVE

Lot Size: 7018 sq.ft. Here's the chance to build your dream home in Richmond's sought-after Westwind community! This large lot features a sunny, southernexposed backyard and can accommodate a home up to 3,350 square feet. Currently a stratiﬁed property (duplex), but subdivision and rezoning are underway to create two individual lots with separate legal title. Call for details.

Priced at $1,598,800 Sean Lawson 604.240.4837

HELEN PETTIPIECE 604.341.7997

www.helenpettipiece.com NEW LISTING

$1,598,000

Seafair Realty

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #250-12420 NO. 1 ROAD

This one-bedroom loft-style unit in the heart of Steveston Village has unobstructed southwest views of the river, gulf islands, and the mountains! With just under 1000 square feet of living space, this unit has a DOUBLE GARAGE with attic space and a rooftop deck to enjoy the beautiful sunsets Steveston has to offer. All the amenities of the village are at your doorstep, with endless recreation opportunities to walk, cycle, kayak, or enjoy a stroll with a cup of coffee.

Priced at $799,900 Barb Nimchuk 604.505.9917

SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY #102-4211 GARRY STREET

Perfect 3-bedroom townhouse in an ideal location. This end-unit in one of the areas best complexes is steps to McMath Secondary, Lord Byng Elementary, and of course Steveston Village with all it's fabulous shops and restaurants. This won't last, call today!

Priced at $1,098,800 Joe Preswick 604.315.5559

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BOYD PARK 4291 Craigflower Drive

Looking for something special, in a great neighborhood. Look no further. Come check out this lovely 3 Bedroom + Playroom / Office, 2 1/2 Baths in desirable BOYD PARK. Recent upgrades include, French Oak wide plank flooring throughout main floor, New Kitchen, featuring, "Anne Sacks" custom tile backsplash, Quartz counters, Jenn-air appliances, integrated Jenn-air Coffee Maker, and Liebherr bar fridge. Open plan Family Room with custom millwork, giving direct access to fully landscaped backyard. New Windows, New Lighting, New Baseboards, New Plantation shutters in Living Room. Newer HW Tank. Central Air Conditioning. Walking distance to Seafair Shopping Centre, West Richmond Recreation Centre, and Hugh Boyd Park.

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5622 Cornwall Drive Richmond Terra Nova 5740 sq.ft. lot

JOHN COULTHARD 604-209-8424 Award Winning Service Since 1982 Gold Master Medallion Club Member (10+ years)

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$2,498,000

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$1,598,000

Massive Lot in Prime Area!

Massive Lot in Popular Location on

Rarely available, 65 x 165', 10,722 Sq Ft Lot in very desirable West Richmond Location! Very Valuable piece of land with an immaculate 2 Level and huge Detached Garage!

Almost 10,000 Sq Ft Lot in a Fabulous and quiet family neighbourhood! Very Reasonably Priced! Build over 4,200 sq ft Mansion in an area surrounded by new homes.Terrific area close to French Immersion Schools, South Arm Park and Broadmoor Shopping Centre. Clean and well kept split level house.

5080 Maple Road

9371 Pinewell Crescent

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$ 475,000

$479,000

Fully Renovated 2Bdrm Townhouse! Totally Updated in Apple Greene Park! Far better alternative to an apartment! Fabulous, Totally renovated ground floor unit in Popular Complex in very convenient location close to Ironwood Shopping. This is a real beauty: Kitchen, hardwood floors, bathroom etc. redone a year ago, brand new carpeting in bedrooms, French doors to fabulously landscaped and large (38 x 16 ft) private backyard!

11762 Kingsbridge Drive

Like new, fully renovated 2 bedroom unit in Popular West Richmond Complex! Shows like a new home, and very tastefully done! Laundry Room right across the hallway is a huge bonus!

#125 - 8860 No 1 Road

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Kitsilano 1051 sqft with den

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W W IC NE NE PR #224 - 5700 Andrews Rd #71 - 11491 7th Avenue #303-1688 Cypress St Richmond • $489,900 Richmond • $828,800 Vancouver • $999,000

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2 8360 Osgoode Drive Richmond 6052 sq.ft. lot Saunders Neighborhood

East Cambie 1495 sq.ft. 2

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2 #49-3355 Morgan Creek Way South Surrey 3234 sq.ft. T/H with den

$598,800

** 2 Bedroom Townhouse **

This spacious 2 bedroom townhouse is one of the larger homes in well run Cedar Grove Estates. This desirable end unit has a lot of updates including, new kitchen with quartz counter, spacious pantry with new cabinets, updated bathroom, new handrails & new hot water tank. Features spacious room sizes, bright South back yard, quiet location and lots of parking (up to 3 cars!).

1 – 11160 Kingsgrove Ave, Rmd

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877 $1,598,800

** New Listing **

This spacious split level has been well maintained by the original owner. Features a beautiful 68ʼ x 120ʼ lot (8,169 sq ft) with a South backyard on a quiet street, updated roof & furnace, large living room and dining room, large crawl space for lots of storage and much more. Great South Arm location, close to shopping and top rated schools.

9880 Berry Road, Richmond

Steve Buchsbaum: 604.657.7877

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THE LAGOONS

$448,000

CHOICE CORNER 307-5600 Andrews Road

Great location for this northwest 1 bedroom home in popular ʻLAGOONSʼ. Windows on 2 sides affords beautiful light and there is even a mountain view! Sweet space with lovely white kitchen, laminate ﬂoors, cozy gas ﬁreplace & generous covered deck. Ideal for 1 or 2 & pets welcome.

OSTERLEY PARK

$768,000

CLASSY COMPLEX 82-8111 Saunders Road

THE DAHLIA

$718,000

Just listed! Location doesn’t get much better than this! Spacious 2,730 sq ft 4 bdrm and den within easy walking distance to Village shops, restaurants and strolls along the river walk! Updates include a gorgeous new white kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Features newer laminate and tile on the main, 2 gas ﬁreplaces, new fencing and a double car garage. ‘Westwater’ is one of Richmond’s most desirable family neighbourhoods and is located in the sought after Homma Elementary and McMath high school catchments, both French Immersion. Viewing by appointment only, call now to come see your next home!

COOL & CONTEMPORARY 116-10780 No. 5 Road

Concrete low-rise that boasts two bedrooms, two baths & two parking. Features lots of windows to showcase the garden & mountain view, gas range, spa-like baths & wide plank style ﬂooring. Open plan with nicely separated bedrooms. Air-conditioned and complex has a badminton court & gym.

STEVESTON SOUTH

#122-5900 Dover Cres 2 bdrm, 2 bath $549,900

#104-7291 Moﬀat Rd 950 sq ft 2 bdrm $428,800

The Hamptons in Riverdale area! Huge private yard and patio comes with this great rain screened building with pro-active strata. 2 car tandem parking, won’t last!

Great starter home in central Richmond’s ‘Dorchester Circle’. Shows well with lots of updates, kitchen, bath, laminate ﬂooring and crown molding. Comes with secured parking and just a short walk to Minoru Park and Richmond Centre mall.

$998,000

TERRIFIC TWO-LEVEL 2-11500 No. 1 Road

Beautifully appointed 2 level townhome in prestigious OSTERLEY PARK. This spotless & spacious 3 bedroom home boasts engineered hardwood floors, cozy gas fireplace, stainless steel appliances and energy efficient vinyl windows. Sunny west facing patio & amazing amenities – indoor pool & workshop.

Townhome in the heart of Steveston. Spotless, spacious 3 bed, 2.5 baths just a stroll to Steveston. Kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite counters& glass tiled splash. Beautiful baths – one with oversized shower & the other with claw foot tub. Big private backyard & close to all schools.

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4651 Britannia Drive 4 bedroom and den Prime Steveston location! $1,799,500

$1,448,000

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HOME SWEET HOME 4182 Tucker Avenue

Nicer than new is this recently renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome that boasts a gorgeous ʻGreat Roomʼ with beautiful kitchen and hardwood ﬂoors throughout. Perched on the West Dyke in renowned Mariners Village it affords vast views & grand greenspaces that are impossible to duplicate. Stunning!

Lovingly maintained is this delightful home in upscale Riverdale area. Situated on a 7,000 sq ft lot. it features 3 bedrooms up and a tastefully decorated living space overlooking southern exposed ʻpark-likeʼ yard. Boasts 2 cozy ﬁreplaces, beautiful wainscotting & crown mouldings plus potential for in-laws.

STEVESTON VILLAGE $1,698,000

WOODWARDS AREA $2,300,000

SCHMITZ Z STEPS TO STEVESTON 3210 Richmond Street

Is this bright, beautiful & spacious 4 bedroom home nestled in the heart of Steveston Village. Great ﬂoor plan with an abundance of windows & skylights, vaulted ceilings, beautiful kitchen & magniﬁcent Master Suite. Sunny southern exposed yard just minutes from the shops, restaurants & Garry Point.

BUILDER ALERT Eastman Road

Two RS1/B lots are proposed for this soughtafter neighborhood within walking distance of Jessie Kwok, Richmond Christian School & Steveston/London. Size is approximately 4,146 sq. ft & 4,190 sq. ft. and would allow compact builds of 2,280 & 2,300 sq. ft. South facing in lovely quiet neighborhood.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES WE BUY HOUSES Happy 53rd Birthday Gregory Lawrence Coulter April 6, 1968 − December 10, 2013 Don’t remember me with sadness Don’t remember me with tears Remember all the laughter We’ve shared throughout the years Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile Knowing that I passed along the way I made somebody smile When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind I’m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind So please don’t be unhappy Just because I’m out of sight Remember that I am with you Each morning, noon and night Love always, Mom and Dad, Angela, Brian, Carol, Natasha, James and Auntie

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GODIDEK, Paul May 25, 1967 − March 27, 2021

SUE, Shirley Patricia (nee Gleeson) October 3, 1942 − March 17, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul on March 27 at Hardyveiw Lodge in Grand Forks, BC. Paul grew up all over the lower mainland. He enjoyed playing rugby with the Meralomas and Richmond rugby clubs. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, hiking and bird watching. Paul attended VCC and earned a Red Seal in cooking. He worked at many restaurants, pubs and hotels over the years before landing his dream job at Little Flower Academy in Vancouver in 2007. He continued to be part of that community until moving to Grand Forks, BC in the summer of 2018. He loved his newfound home and threw himself into community involvement. He was one of the host chefs for our local community Christmas dinner, where he met many great people. He was also actively involved with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 as a member and again as a chef, helping to prepare many legion dinners and fundraisers.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce Shirley’s sudden passing. Always caring and thoughtful, she will be forever in our thoughts and by all who came to know and loved her. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Sigrid and Al; her brother, Garnet; and her beloved son, Chris (Moira). She is survived and lovingly remembered by her two remaining children, Laura (Nick) and Craig (Paige); along with her grandchildren, Kevan, Connor, Caiden, and Kendra, who brought her such joy. Shirley also leaves behind her sisters, Fran, Leslie (Tom), and Ronnie. As Shirley never liked being the center of attention, and by her own direction, there will be no services.

He is survived by his wife, Kim; and sons, Matthew and Zachary; and his father, Holger Godidek and stepmom, Mickey. Also mourning his loss are his stepbrother, Alex (Candice); mother−in−law, Diane Isaac; sister−in−law, Cheryl Tran (Tony) and brother −in−law, Keith Isaac (Keiko); many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Sandy Clarke and beloved brother, Colin Godidek. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Joan Marie Dalton (nee Hall) passed away peacefully at home in Lake Errock, March 22, 2021 at the age of 88, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Joan will be lovingly remembered by Mike, her husband of 65 years and their children Karen (Conor), Marty (Janet), and Angie (Scott), four grandchildren, Steve, Meg, Ali and Max, two great grandchildren, Linden and Ollie, and many whose hearts she touched. Joan was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was also a talented artist, with a wicked sense of humour. A celebration of her life will be planned later in the year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association. Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (604) 273-3748

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TINKLEY, Glenn E. November 20, 1953 − March 28, 2021

SALVAIL, Theresa A. March 31, 1957 − March 29, 2021 Theresa Salvail passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021, after a short illness, at the age of 63. Theresa is survived by her eight siblings, Frances, Vivian, Edward, Margareete, Joseph, Clare, Marvin, and Mark. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Theresa is predeceased by her mother, Doris and father, George; as well as her brother, Peter and her, sister Lauretta. Theresa was born in New Westminster. She lived in Haney for her childhood and then moved to Richmond for the remainder of her life. Theresa will be laid to rest at the Maple Ridge Cemetery alongside her mother. Theresa was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.

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Glenn was a proud father, devoted husband, and loving friend. He was an active member of his community, having served 37 years for Richmond Fire−Rescue, operating C−Tow in Steveston in retirement, volunteering for the Steveston Historical Society, and more. Glenn loved curling, fishing, and watching the Canucks lose. He is survived by his wife, Terry; son, Clayton; and daughter, Michelle (Dalton). A formal memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Glenn’s family kindly requests that you consider registering as an organ donor at transplant.bc.ca

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