Laura Gillanders 🇨🇦
@lauragillanders.bsky.social
City Councillor in Richmond, BC. Nature lover, accounting background Small scale farming, farmland advocate
I'm proud of RITE and all the other municipal candidates that came and participated in truly civilized democratic engagement at the only all candidates meeting in #RichmondBC (ALL 13 "Conservatives (Richmond)" and Advance Richmond ARCA candidates did NOT show up.) #democracymatters #rmdpoli
Opening farmland to processors draws pushback www.countrylifeinbc.com/opening-farm... Who will protect the #ALR? Farmers in this province are united against this proposal but who is listening to them vs the lobbying land investors with the deepest pockets? #voteALR #bcpoli
Opening farmland to processors draws pushback
BURNABY – The Agricultural Land Commission has come out swinging against the province’s proposal to eliminate a rule requiring processors located in the Agricultural Land Reserve to source at least…
countrylifeinbc.com
This comment is completely unhinged. Telling a citizen who has served the community for four decades as a school trustee, city council, and community activist that she is no longer WELCOME in Richmond. Get out and VOTE this election, vote to and reject this fear and hate. #voteRITE #RichmondBC
Allowing 95% of ingredients to be imported from non-Canadian markets as the benchmark for putting up factories on protected #ALR #farmland will not benefit BC farmers. Say NO to this proposed legislation. #BCPoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
BC Eyes Controversial Changes to Agricultural Land Rules | The Tyee
The government wants to encourage more food processing. A former cabinet minister says it’s a ‘betrayal’ of farmers on already scarce land.
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The realtor's "explanation" is as bad as the poster itself, doubling down on politicians bringing power & influence to the country of ethnicity. I've never thought about being elected bringing power to Austria. #RichmondBC #rmdelxn epaper.vancouversun.com/article/2820...
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We are all Canadian 🇨🇦. I believe in people and not this race-based election strategy. Good on Kash Heed for calling out this deplorable poster. #RichmondBC Richmond mayoral candidate Kash Heed slams racist stereotyping against him. voiceonline.com/richmond-may...
Richmond mayoral candidate Kash Heed slams racist stereotyping against him | Indo-Canadian Voice
RICHMOND Councillor Kash Heed, the former solicitor general and West Vancouver Police chief, on Friday slammed the attempt by some in the Chinese Canadian community to try and divide people on the bas...
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Community is out in full force in #RichmondBC Burkeville Park! Norway vs England watch party. Next game showing at 6pm. #richmondBC #burkeville #seaisland #fifa2026
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day Today, RITE Richmond joins you in celebrating the incredible country we call home. Wishing you and your family a Canada Day filled with laughter, great company, and beautiful memories! #RichmondBC 🇨🇦 加拿大國慶日快樂 在這個特別的日子裡，RITE 與您一同為我們共同的家園加拿大慶生。衷心祝願您與家人享有充滿歡笑、溫馨陪伴與美好回憶的加拿大國慶佳節
We are lacking critical supports and continuum of care from the Province and BC Housing and as long as cuts continue there will be no way out for any of our communities. #RichmondBC #rmdpoli #bcpoli #affordablehousing
Here are the stories of three senior citizens in #RichmondBC experiencing homelessness. Our outreach team has been drawing attention to this issue which, so far, helped one of the seniors get into long-term care. youtu.be/jXTvjJe01RY?...
Seniors struggling to afford homes
YouTube video by CTV News
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This driver managed to flip their car over on its side on the corner of Granville Avenue and number three Road here in #Richmond . Please slow down and pay attention so this doesn’t happen to you. I want to be sure everybody gets home safe and sound today.
The incredible tall ship Kaiwo Maru departs Garry Point this evening, Wednesday May 6 at 6:30pm. The cadets and crew will be climbing up onto the mast booms to say a special farewell! Thank you for the amazing visit! #KaiwoMaru #RichmondBC #Steveston
Wonderful evening participating in the City of Richmond's Knowledge Cafe to help inform the Richmond Volunteer Management Strategy for 2026-2031. Get involved! Volunteers are Stars! #richmondbc #volunteersmakeadifference #RFWA #volunteermanagement #VolunteerRichmond
This is absolutely unacceptable. Where is the condemnation from the other ABC Councillors on this? Same garbage can escalate in #RichmondBC and other communities where politicians are so desperate they will lie, preying on fear for ultimate power. #bcpoli #vanpoli globalnews.ca/video/117117...
Mounting pressure after Vancouver Mayor’s false claims about city councillor | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Mounting pressure after Vancouver Mayor’s false claims about city councillor Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Chak Au will resign from Richmond council if costly by-election avoided
Chak Au will resign from Richmond council if costly by-election avoided
The MP and city councillor told the News in December he planned to continue in both roles until October 2026.
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I voted to help ensure property owners in the land claim area are supported during this process. What I voted AGAINST was the mayor's office writing another letter as, in my opinion, the last letter informing people their titles may be invalid caused confusion and distress. #RichmondBC #cdnpoli
Richmond News@richmondnews.bsky.social · 11mo agoDisagreement ensues at Richmond council on approach to Cowichan decision
I voted to help ensure property owners in the land claim area are supported during this process. What I voted AGAINST was the mayor's office writing another letter as, in my opinion, the last letter informing people their titles may be invalid caused confusion and distress. #RichmondBC #cdnpoli
Richmond News@richmondnews.bsky.social · 11mo agoDisagreement ensues at Richmond council on approach to Cowichan decision
Richmond non-profit's annual blanket drive along Canada Line cancelled
Richmond non-profit's annual blanket drive along Canada Line cancelled
Blanket BC Society's 15-year tradition along the Canada Line won't take place in 2025 due to "uncontrollable circumstances."
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Deferring property taxes suggested for Richmond landowners affected by Cowichan ruling
Deferring property taxes suggested for Richmond landowners affected by Cowichan ruling
City council will write to province, feds asking for support for affected property owners.
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Check out Minoru Park tonight, tomorrow and Tuesday night for the finals in the Richmond Romp field lacrosse tournament. Watch some of the action here. #RichmondBC #Richmondlacrosse #lacrosse youtu.be/BqZR2jYa86U?...
Richmond Romp - longest running and largest field lacrosse tournament in Western Canada.
YouTube video by RITE Richmond
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'The findings add weight to a growing body of evidence that beavers may be acting as ecosystem engineers, reshaping waterways in ways that benefit not just their own survival, but that of entire landscapes.'
How Canada's buck-toothed national emblem could help fight wildfires | CBC News
New research out of the western U.S. suggests dams and ponds built by beavers can slow floods, store water and even create green firebreaks in wildfire-prone landscapes.
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Our #RichmondBC mayor Malcolm Brodie has announced that he will not seek re-election. He served Richmond for a long time and it's a wonderful city to live in. Not without room for improvement, but I'd say among the best in the LM. (Perhaps I'm biased). Thank you Malcolm for years of dedication.
🌱 "We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect." —Aldo Leopold
