As hotels closed, some were redeployed for emergency workers.ĭuring the pandemic, Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) stepped up even more. She noted the hotel association estimated two-thirds of the hotels in the province would be closed for months. They have been giving back ever since, stepping up in the spring to donate $100,000 to Richmond Hospital, inspiring others to also give to the COVID-19 Response Fund.Ĭalling these “unprecedented times,” Tourism Richmond CEO Nancy Small said the industry was hit hard by the pandemic. He requested that the port authority consider an alternative site, since the area already provides a habitat for a number of species.Īmong many who were exiled from Uganda in 1972, Pyarali Nanji and his family found a welcome refuge in Canada. Michael Wolfe noted that the area is designated as a Ramsar site-an internationally important wetland site-and was named Canada’s No. But upon discussion, many city councillors voiced their opposition to the project. In an early March report, city staff recommended that council endorse the port authority’s application. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority submitted an application to obtain a 30-year lease for the land in order to convert sand flat into marsh habitat. The RAPS Animal Hospital, a full-service, not-for-profit veterinary facility located in Richmond, offered financial supports for pets in households affected economically by the current health emergency related to coronavirus disease.Īn important habitat for many species, Sturgeon Banks became a hot topic at city council as the proposed site of the South Arm Jetty Tidal Marsh project. In the community of faith we are with one another,” she said. “We have to trust in God and not be anxious or fearful because we are not alone in this. When someone is feeling low, or we can’t get together, it (impacts) profoundly what being part of a faith community is all about.” Also of paramount concern is the plight of those individuals who are hungry and poor, and lacking access to usual services. “At our core we are a community of people who gather as we live out our love of God and love of neighbour. Alban’s Anglican Church in Richmond, offered reassurance to those struggling to deal with the pandemic. The Reverend Paula Porter Leggett, vicar at St. The food bank also welcomes cash donations. Food donations of nutritious, unopened, non-perishable items can be dropped off at the main location (100-5800 Cedarbridge Way) or in the food bank bin at your local grocery store. With more residents having either had their work hours cut back or lost their jobs entirely, the Richmond Food Bank anticipated the number of residents using its services weekly to feed their families would swell.
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