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here is something about a crisis that brings out the best and the worst in us. We saw that with the recent dog-mauling story. If you missed it, a pair of 21-year-old twins (Kati and Jessi Mather) went for a walk with Kati’s boyfriend’s dog (Yogi) and Jessi’s threeyear-old son. One could imagine a bucolic scene, and perhaps it was, until something triggered Yogi — a Rottweiler-husky cross — and he went nuts, literally ripping the flesh off Kati as she, according to police, tried to draw the dog away from her sister’s toddler. Add to that show of selflessness, a neighbour and a young couple who ran to help. I wonder what I’d do in that situation. Who doesn’t want to be a hero? But faced with a snarling, 80-pound canine, I’m not sure my resolve would hold out. It’s inspiring to know it holds out fine for some. Both twins were seriously injured, Kati critically, so a friend of the young women set up an online fundraiser. The good intentions quickly turned nasty as it came to light that said twins already had a well-known social media presence as “Twins that toke THC.” As quickly as the pooch turned on his companions, the public turned on the young women, and all that concern and consternation appeared to shift to Yogi — a dog described by one witness as a “killing machine.” The dog’s owner has launched a petition to save Yogi, which means that well-worn debate has reared its head: there’s no such thing as a bad dog or a bad breed, just bad owners. As another famous Yogi said (that would be Berra), “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Back to the twins; obviously, these gals are making some questionable choices, among which was the decision to take the dog out in the first place when, according to its owner, it was not to leave the yard without him. Even so, if we can show empathy and compassion towards a dog that attacked three people, nearly killing one of them; if we can recognize his behaviour may, at least in part, be a result of conditions in which he lived, surely we can extend at least a portion of that goodwill towards these young women. This isn’t to say one needn’t take responsibility for their actions, or there shouldn’t be consequences. But it is saying, let’s drop the vilification. It only shows our worst side. I fear Yogi’s days may be numbered, but these women have their lives ahead of them. They’re going to need support as they recover from their injuries, and whatever other challenges they may have. The Chinese sign for the word crisis combines “danger” and “opportunity.” Clearly, this situation is fraught with danger. To think there was a toddler in the mix is terrifying. But perhaps there is opportunity as well, opportunity for all of us to show our best side — the side of courage and compassion.

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First question of the year: the economy An article published earlier this week in the Business in Vancouver paper suggests that BC’s economy will lead Canada in growth, at 3.1%. Truth be told, however, in my view it is as difficult as ever to predict how things will go. The Federal Liberals seem content to let interest rates stay where they are, which should help our exports to the U.S. and our tourism. Experts continue to call our local real estate market “unsustainable” or something like that, but prices seem to continue rising in many areas of the Lower Mainland. Of course, mining and energy are not expected to grow given low oil and commodity prices. But with the volatility in the Middle East right now, prices could change quickly, which could change the entire economy. Any person considering retirement or other types of planning, including selling a residence (and perhaps downsizing), should consider whether 2016 might be “the year.” If prices start dropping in 2017, for many the wait may result in a major loss. Otherwise, the search for stable investments with good returns will be difficult, regardless of how much the economy may grow. More than ever, this is a year to get advice, and not to gamble. Visit our website (www.WillPowerLaw.com) or call us at (604)233-7001 to discuss your Wills, Estates and Seniors’ questions.

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Language, a tie that binds Dear Editor, Re: “Language capability a responsibility,” Letters, Dec. 30/31 I would like to commend Tom Zheng for his excellent letter in the Richmond News. Mr. Zheng has articulated very well the need for all immigrants to integrate into Canadian society. One of the best ways to do this is to learn and communicate in at least one of Canada’s ofﬁcial languages. Certainly, we should be proud of our heritage, culture, language and customs etc. However, at the same time, we must also recognize our civic responsibility of being a resident/citizen of Canada. As Canadians, we must make every effort to learn at least one, if not both, of Canada’s

ofﬁcial languages — English and French. Our common language is the glue that binds all of us together as Canadians, regardless of our ethnic, cultural, geographical or religious backgrounds. Unfortunately, in Richmond, the controversy over Chinese language signage and now this issue of Chinese-only strata council meeting don’t bode well for intercultural harmony, multiculturalism and inclusiveness. Let’s hope Richmond’s Chinese-Canadian community leadership will accept the challenge thrown down by Tom Zheng and take appropriate steps in amicably resolving issues like these. Balwant Sanghera Richmond

Heritage loses out to profits Dear Editor, Re: “Heritage buildings secure,” Letters, Jan. 6. Richmond City Hall, and its elected officials, lack all credibility when, on one hand, a councillor goes on record to give assurances that Steveston will retain its historic image and heritage buildings will be preserved, while, on the other hand, attempts to turn Garry Point Park into a marina in order to salvage the float-

ing dock and ugly pilings that are testament to city hall’s past folly. City hall seems more determined than ever to transform a historic Steveston into an up-market tourist destination. Moncton Street is rapidly losing its vintage character. The Cannery Cafe has fallen victim to developers with deep pockets, who will, I don’t doubt, be given a red carpet welcome

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from city hall. One by one, buildings will be replaced and/or transformed into tourist boutiques. It is not possible to trust and/or believe the rhetoric that councillors currently spew out. They are simply focused on selling out to the highest bidder. Taxpayers beware. Alan Johnson Richmond

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Heritage plans need an update Bridge imperils climate goals Dear Editor, Re: “Heritge buildings secure,” Letters Jan. 6. I strongly disagree with Coun. Bill McNulty’s position that heritage conservation in Steveston is adequate and therefore there shouldn’t be any reason to question its effectiveness. This response smooths over a system which is not working, is without vision, and in need of signiﬁcant change. The conservation strategy is out of date, the " Kathleen Sakamoto guidelines are Beaumont ancient. If these tools are not upgraded to current planning standards, then the mechanisms for approving future development in historical Steveston will be ineffective resulting in a disjointed patchwork of development in a historical and high-proﬁle area of Richmond. Tourism is a rapidly evolving economic element of Steveston Village which has not been taken into account in either the Steveston Conservation Strategy or the Sakamoto Design Guidelines. If the tools and consultation process that council currently uses were adequate for the task at hand, then there wouldn’t be any reason for concern. People like me would not leave the underutilized Richmond Heritage Commission out of frustration. The city’s efforts to consult with committees and the general public sounds good on paper but are largely wishful thinking. The heritage commission has repeatedly

called for an update to the Sakamoto Design Guidelines and to my knowledge, nothing has been done. There have been changes to the conservation strategy, yet there continues to be problems with excessive building heights and scale. The most significant heritage issues that need to be addressed in a fast-moving real estate market relate to city planners being equipped with the right tools and mechanisms to do the job efficiently and effectively and aimed at protecting all elements of heritage in the village, not just the listed buildings. By way of example, how much consultation was undertaken on tree removal and construction of a new Japanese Garden in the Steveston public park adjacent to the heritage post office? Where were the design guidelines for redevelopment of the Japanese Benevolent Society Building, which was designed, constructed then redesigned then re-renovated before the project was completed? Directing funding resources to developing effective planning tools and regulations will save the city time and money in the long term and further ensure outcomes that provide a cohesive heritage environment for both Steveston residents, businesses and visitors. There is no question that council provide generous funding to many heritage projects. It’s the process and the outcomes and the lack of vision that greatly concerns me. Kathleen Beaumont Richmond

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Dear Editor, Re: “New enviro review could impact bridge plans: MP,” News Jan. 6. Canada agreed to seriously tackling climate change in Paris. We agreed that a 1.5 Celsius increase in global temperature was our target. That means we are aiming for net zero GHGs (greenhouse gas emissions) by 2035. Hopefully, getting to zero by 2050. To get there, all levels of government — federal, provincial and municipal, as well as businesses and individuals — will have to go all out to achieve this. Building this bridge to replace the Massey Tunnel is not compatible with this goal for a number of reasons. 1) A 10-lane highway expands vehicle usage just when we need to reduce it and switch to electriﬁed mass transit. 2) It takes away much-needed funding ($4 billion) that should be spent on carbon mitigation, especially in transport for the province. 3) Keeping a tunnel and having a mass transit rail crossing would prevent proposed LNG and coal expansion on the South Fraser — both of which are deﬁnitely incompatible with a 1.5 C future. 4) Keeping farmland intact helps lessen emissions and will help with food security as places such as California, where much of our fruits and vegetables are sourced, succumb to global warming-enhanced droughts. It will encourage farmland in Delta, Surrey and White Rock areas to be urbanized. 5) The construction of the bridge itself

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with the amount of cement needed for pilings (apparently they have to go a massive distance down before they hit bedrock) and structure is huge in itself. 6) There will probably be more idling or about the same for vehicles at the other bottle necks resulting from the construction as well as increased trafﬁc encouraged by the bridge. It is time the Clark government got serious about tackling climate change instead of saying one thing and doing the opposite. It’s time, also, that we made sure they do not get away with this sleight of hand. We all now know it’s imperative that we get to net zero GHGs by 2050. Applying that criteria to projects such as the Massey crossing is absolutely essential if we are to meet this goal. Paul Magnus Richmond

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Erase ‘anytime soon’ Dear Editor, Re: “Banish silly expressions,” Letters Dec. 18, and “‘Literally’ had enough,” Letters, Dec. 23/24. Good for Victor Godin for kicking this off with his attack on the redundant and pompous “going forward.” Another silly expression is the crutch of a thousand media journalists: “not... anytime soon.” The price of oil “may not

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Parking problems curbed Graeme Wood

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f you’re not the kind of person who cares much for your lawn and likes to party, Joe Wideski, 87, is your man. Wideski’s career has taken him from being part of the crew that helped build the George Massey Tunnel to his current gig as a parking valet. Impark has nothing on this son of a Manitoba farmer. More so, in a place he’s seen transform from a small town with a vast expanse of farms, tilled mostly by Europeans and some Chinese, to a farm-ﬂanked city lived in mostly by Chinese and some Europeans, Wideski is willing to adapt. Wideski has lived on Dover Road since 1974 and seen his backyard shrink as development has encroached. And that’s ﬁne by him. “They (his Chinese neighbours) have their parties down there and when that happens, oh, there’s all sorts of problems,” said Wideski. The problems? A lack of parking in Wideski’s Thompson neighbourhood; the road is narrow and has no curbs,

" Joe Wideski’s good neighbour policy includes making room for extra parking on his property. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

so navigating it on a weekend is troublesome. So, Wideski repaved his driveway a few years ago, and painted six diagonal parking stalls for his neighbour’s friends. Furthermore, he allows them to park on his front lawn (which can accommodate another four cars). What about the tire tracks? “Oh the grass, she comes back in three days. No problem,” he said. Wideski said local businesswoman Elsa Wong, a neighbour from across the street, even helped him put up four multilingual (English/ Chinese) signs at the front of

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record year for residential property sales in Metro Vancouver has translated into a record year for assessed land values in Richmond, particularly for detached homes. As such, owners of such homes in Richmond will pay a greater proportion of property taxes than those who own apartments and townhouses this year, following BC Assessment’s 2016 report on land values. That’s because properties with detached homes in Richmond rose in value by almost 14 per cent, on average, whereas apartments and townhouse units only rose by about three per cent, on average. Because one property tax rate is applied to all residential properties and the rate is applied to assessed land value, higher priced homes will pay a greater share of tax. Conversely, lower valued homes will pay a lower share of tax. The higher than normal increase for detached homes is in response to a record number of home sales in Metro Vancouver, as reported by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) earlier this week. Regional sales of residential properties in 2015 reached 42,326, a 27.8 per cent increase from the 33,116 sales recorded in 2014, and a 48.4 per cent increase over the 28,524 residential sales in 2013, according to REBGV. Notably, the record number of sales came in a year when the number of homes listed for sale was below historical aver-

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coalition of private liquor store merchants in Richmond is asking the City of Richmond to impose a one-kilometre “separation rule” for all retailers of beer, wine and hard liquor. Presently, the city does have a rule for full liquor licences that states such retailers must be at least one kilometre from one another. But Damian Kettlewell, of Richmond Liquor Store, representing the coalition, made a presentation at a Richmond city council committee meeting on Monday to explain that new liquor regulations will allow grocery stores to obtain a special licence to sell only B.C. wine, without having to navigate through the city’s rezoning process, including the separation rule. Kettlewell said he fears similar arrangements could be made for local craft beers and once the grocery stores are capable of selling B.C. products, subsequent pressure from international trade agreements will force them to sell imported products. “The city is concerned about land use and if grocery stores don’t need to go through rezoning and public hearings, these licences could evolve into full liquor stores,” said Kettlewell, who did not explain on what grounds such a situation could unfold. However, Kettlewell did present letters from California, Chile and the European Union to the provincial government that

outline legal concerns about how B.C. is moving forward with preferential treatment for B.C. wines. The EU letter to Attoney General Hon. Suzanne Anton notes it has a “number of concerns” with “discriminatory practices by the different provincial liquor boards, mainly in the form of differential application of mark-ups, but also as regards to preferential routes to market for local products.” Kettlewell said his group has received a legal opinion that the B.C. government is violating international trade agreements and will lose such a battle. He said B.C. is set to issue 21 new special B.C. wine licences this year. Kettlewell argued that the separation rule was initially put in place to prevent the proliferation of retailers selling a controlled substance. He cited opposition to the new liquor regulations by local health professionals, such as Vancouver Coastal Health public health ofﬁcers. In December, Dr. Patricia Daly, of VCH, successfully argued to Vancouver city council to not implement a pilot project for wine sales in grocery stores in that city. Richmond councillors were nearly unanimous in asking staff “to investigate the implementation” of a one-kilometre rule for all alcohol sales. With Coun. Linda McPhail absent, only Coun. Alexa Loo was opposed. Loo told the Richmond News she thought the rule was too bureaucratic and impeded competition among businesses. ! More at Richmond-News.com

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ith his ﬂat-topped cap, smart navy uniform and cheery smile, Vic Sharman was always ready to take anyone he chatted with on a ride back in time. It was a familiar route — from Steveston to Marpole and back again — aboard the B.C. Electric Railway’s tram 1220. In recent years, he did it with stories drawn from his experience in the 1940s as a motorman (driver) along the route that not only provided an important transportation link, but instilled a sense of community for those who climbed aboard. Sharman passed away on Dec. 15, a couple of months shy of his 92nd birthday. He retired in 1987 from B.C. Transit, where he was a senior vice president. But his love and dedication to the tram is destined to live on in the memories of those who encountered him. One was Ron Hyde, who interviewed Sharman for his book The Sockeye Special: The story of the Steveston tram and early Lulu Island.

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Hyde said Sharman always spoke glowingly of his job guiding the tram along the Interurban Line that was built in 1902 and owned by the Canadian Paciﬁc Railway. In 1905, the CPR leased the line to the BC Electric Railway Company which electriﬁed the line and ran the tram service until 1958. Hyde said Sharman made up one half of the twoperson crew aboard Tram 1220 which now sits safely inside the Steveston Interurban Tram Building near the corner of No. 1 Road and

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Hyde said Sharman knew most passengers by name. In the mornings there was often a double car service that would ferry children back and forth to Richmond High School. One of those regular riders was Coun. Harold Steves, who said he remembers riding up front with the driver to get a ﬁrst-hand look at what it took to guide the tram. “That was the place to be, all the kids wanted to be up there and chat with the drivers, who were like family to us,” he said. “They got to know pretty much everyone who was on their tram.” There were even regular enquiries from the tram crews asking if the youngsters had managed to ﬁnish all of their homework. Steves said the tram link also made it possible for young, local hockey players to make the trip into Vancouver to practise and play games, since Richmond at the time had no rink. “We’d be up early to catch the 5 a.m. tram that would get us to Kerrisdale Arena and then take one back in

time for school at 9 a.m.,” he said. But it wasn’t just people the tram carried. Hyde said the route was an important link for local dairy farmers who wanted to get their milk to dairies in Marpole. “So, the milk cans were loaded onto the tram and sent to Vancouver, and they’d come back full of spring water,” Hyde said. “They did that because you couldn’t dig water wells in Richmond, and the famers needed the water for their livestock.” Mayor Malcolm Brodie said he met Sharman at numerous tram-related events over the years and marveled at his continued interest in having it preserved. “He followed the history of that tram. It was a very special item for him, and he always had time to tell people what it was like to be aboard way back in the day, and provide some guidance in getting it restored.” In mid-December, city council voted to spend around $400,000 to continue restoration efforts on the tram, including a new roof, leather seating and

brass ﬁnishing. Brodie said that for most people today in Richmond, the old tram service is only seen in glimpses. “And the reason we are ﬁnishing off the restoration this year is that it’s such an important artifact in our history,” Brodie said, adding while he favoured having it become a running tram once more, it would have been an expensive proposition. “It’s destined to be a static display. But there’s something special about the tram. It just runs away with your imagination,” Brodie said. Steves said he also would have liked to see the tram run again and believes there still is a possibility that, in the future, it could roll along a short line from Bayview Street to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. If that time does come, it would likely bring an even broader smile to Vic Sharman’s face. A memorial service for Sharman is being held at 1 p.m. on Saturday (Jan. 9) at Trinity Baptist Church in Vancouver (1460 West 49th Ave.).

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9508 (RZ 15-690379) Location/s: 10631 Williams Road Applicant/s: Kenneth Kevin McWilliam Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, with vehicle access to/from the existing rear lane. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division Bylaw 9508

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RAPS’ new CEO says shelter must grow as it enters 10th year of city contract

omposed and unhurried, Eyal Lichtmann finds the comfy, red faux leather armchair in a quiet corner of Waves Coffee House on No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway. Moments earlier, Lichtmann had been thrust in front of yet another TV camera to field questions about a dog called Yogi, in the care of the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS), who is seemingly on death row after a mauling incident last week in a local park. Despite being only a few weeks into the job, the new CEO and executive director at RAPS appears to be taking the media kerfuffle in stride, as he settles down to talk to The News. Which is just as well, because Lichtmann’s arrival at the 27-year-old society — which has been without an executive director since RAPS’ founder, Carol Reichert, retired two years ago — has coincided with a catalogue of bold promises to modernize and grow the non-profit organization. And according to RAPS’ president Fearn Edmonds, the new CEO will not be paid from the no-kill charity’s shoestring budget, 40 per cent of which comes from the City of Richmond contract, now entering its 10th year. The rest comes purely from donations. Instead, Lichtmann’s salary will have to come from a wealth of Richmond corporate sponsorship he believes is out there, waiting for RAPS to tap into to fuel his vision of a bigger and better future for the shelter. No one, however, including Lichtmann, is under the illusion the transition is going to be easy, especially at an organization which doesn’t have its troubles to seek, with spiralling vet bills, temporary animal accommodation and vehicles in need of repair. “I want to re-invigorate the entire organization from top to bottom. I want to take RAPS to the next level,” said Lichtmann, while acknowledging the sterling work of the current staff, volunteers and board of directors. “In the short-term, we need more sophisticated systems with our hardware and software…to keep better track of things like donations and animal inventory. “We need more sponsors from the corporate world in Richmond; it could be a lot more. I raised tens of millions of dollars in sponsorship in my previous role. “And we really need to know what it costs to care for an animal at RAPS. We need to know what it’s going to cost us if someone drops off 50 animals, so we know how much we’re going to need to find.”

ichtmann, by his own admission, has no animal welfare experience, other than the rescue husky-cross, Levi, and two rescue cats, Toby and Lorax, he, his wife Mandy and

his three young daughters — all of whom volunteer at RAPS — have at their home near No. 1 Road and Westminster Highway. In order then to realize his ambitions for RAPS, he’ll have to dip into his resume in the non-proﬁt sector where, most recently, as the CEO and executive director at the Vancouver Hillel Foundation, he raised $10 million in 18 months for a major capital project at UBC.

" RAPS president Fearn Edmonds said the no-kill shelter can’t afford to keep stumbling along.

It’s such connections and know-how that Lichtmann will need to obtain his lofty goals, such as RAPS becoming the standard bearer for animal care in Canada and housing an education centre for people to learn how to care for animals. And to further entice the flow of corporate sponsorship, the new CEO’s long-term target is to achieve a third-party seal of approval. “We want to find a way to get the organization accredited, so everything has to be run even more openly and ethically,” said Lichtmann. “It’s a badge of honour to show potential donors that you’re highly efficient in everything you do. All levels of governance and reporting mechanisms need to be open and transparent. Not that it hasn’t been. We just need to take it to another level. “When you’re small, you can be organic and make decisions on the fly; when you get bigger, you need proper processes in place.”

he growth Lichtmann speaks of will be almost immediate, as he’s already looking for more ofﬁce space and extra support staff, both of which will have to, initially, be supported through donations and volunteering. And it’s no secret the current shelter, near the foot of No. 5 Road, is out-dated and bursting at the seams, with several, temporary mini-shelters erected for the animals. The City of Richmond is funding a new trailer, to host more animals, which will be installed at the current RAPS site by the end of February. However, plans for a sorely needed, custom-built new shelter is dependant, said city spokesperson Ted Townsend, “upon the city’s prioritization of its capital needs for the next phase of development.” Townsend said that prioritization will be up for council review and approval “early this year.” Lichtmann said he would love to be involved with the design of any new shelter, to ensure it’s capable of handling the growth of Richmond as a whole.

dmonds, who has volunteered on the board at RAPS for the best part of 20 years, said the organization was simply tired of struggling and stumbling along ﬁnancially from month to month and it “couldn’t afford not to hire” Lichtmann, when he offered his services. “(The CEO) didn’t necessarily need to be someone with an animal background, more someone from a non-proﬁt place of expertise,” said Edmonds. “Eyal came to us to offer his experience. After a long meeting, it made sense to bring in someone like him to lead us. “He’s going to raise enough funds to fund himself, so we’re

" RAPS’ new CEO and executive director, Eyal Lichtmann, right, said the organization needs a ‘top to bottom’ modernization in order to attract bigger sponsors. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News

not concerned about money coming out of the budget. We simply don’t have that money and Eyal knows this. “Without this move, we would survive; but we’d never be able to do all the things...to better help the animals of Richmond.” Edmonds said the organization and the city has grown so fast that changes needed to be made to “best serve the community.” “We really need to expand and work with the Chinese community to offer educational programs; but to do that, we need a different approach,” she added. “Our pub nights and bake sales are great, but they only do so much.” Edmonds said the rising cost of vet care has been the biggest challenge over the years, but it’s not something that, as a no-kill shelter, they can afford to skimp on. “We will never compromise our policy. There are animals here that we’ve had in our care for a long time and many of them eventually ﬁnd new homes.”

he current two-year contract with the city expires at the end of January 2017 and there has been speculation that the BC SPCA — which had the contract in 2007, before being undercut by RAPS — might bid again when the RFPs go out later this year. However, BC SPCA’s spokesperson Lori Chortyk said she’s not aware of any such plans, citing that they already have a successful education and adoption centre in Richmond.

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Vancouver International Airport is taking off with a new “green” idea when it comes to parking at the terminal buildings. Instead of car owners getting a traditional paper ticket when they stow their vehicle, they are being issued with a plastic token with an electronic chip embedded inside. Before returning to their vehicle customers have the option to save time and money by paying with cash, debit or credit at a self-serve automated pay station. They simply drop the token into one of the pay stations then follow the prompts on the user screen to pay the required amount. They then retrieve the token which is needed to be deposited into the parkade gate to be granted exit via an express lane. Alternately, customers can also submit their token to a cashier at the exit and pay their parking fee.

Wheels turning for ‘smart’ dressing waterproof and breathable — Staff Reporter that features a PRAPHAELRICHMONDNEWS.COM series of laser cut panels along the va Garcia Mockford is shedding light on a arms and at the base of the neck. new fashion idea. Shining through The design student at KPU’s Richmond the small panels campus is using her research to not only are thin sheets of have her creations emit light, she is also electroluminesexploring the possibilities that one day our cent materials, clothing will be “smart.” similar to those Mockford, 36, said she envisions a day, in the not too distant future, perhaps within five used in flat panel night lights, alyears, when a jacket with embedded, wearthough these are able electronics would be able to communiflexible so they cate with other devices around it. don’t inhibit body “Your jacket might be able to keep you movements. safe when you walk the streets,” she said, When lit — “by talking to a driverless car, telling it that the panels are you are crossing the street and that it has to hooked up to a small battery pack — they stop for you.” emit a soft blue light. When turned off, they If that sounds like too much science ficdisappear. tion, Mockford said it’s not as advanced as Mockford said she is you may think. working on a way to get a The research she has power source that is much been doing to develop a less bulky than the AA size cycling jacket that has light Your jacket might be able batteries it currently uses. emitting panels as part of to keep you safe when you Cellphone technology, the garment, has led her which uses lithium ion to explore the future where walk the streets by talking batteries is one option. other types of electronics to a driverless car, telling Aside from exploring the — such as an array of tiny sensors — can become it that you are crossing the offshoot to “smart wear” Mockford said she was part of the garment. looking to design a cycling She said the applications street and that it has to jacket that would appeal to can go in almost any direc- stop for you. varying types of consumtion, but the increasingly – E G M ers. During her research, low cost of electronic senshe identified three dissors could see them being tinctly different groups of used effectively in healthriders. The first was those who bought into care settings for tasks such as monitoring the world of cycling and came fully “kitted and relaying a patient’s vital signs from out” with clothing and equipment for their remote locations inside a healthcare setting, two-wheeled commute and did not mind or even from home. how they appeared. It could usher in a whole new world of The second group was a little less gung-ho intelligent textiles, Mockford said, whose and preferred their attire to be a little more major, term-end project as a graduating student at KPU’s Wilson School of Design, is subdued. And the third group was reluctant to buy into the cycling culture and its asher Lumen Jacket. sociated garments and took to the streets as The jacket is made from lightweight they would on a normal day without a bike Gore-Tex — a material that allows it to be

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under them. But, in short, whichever group people belong to, there are a lot of cyclists, and potential customers, out there. According to Statista, an online marketing ﬁrm, there were 46.6 million cyclists in the U.S. in 2013. And the National Bicycle Dealers Association in the U.S. pegged sales of bikes and related equipment in 2014 at $6.1 billion. Mockford said her jacket design would most likely appeal to “early adopters,” those who were keen cyclists looking for the next advance in rider wear to add to their wardrobe. She also believes the middle group would be enticed by the way the jacket “hides” the light panels under a sheer top layer of material so that the luminescent areas are only visible when turned on. She’s also been experimenting with black reﬂective strips manufactured by 3M that create a more subdued look than the more traditional silver-coloured tape which can deter more conservative, fashion-conscious buyers. To help guide her design, Mockford applied her past degrees in sociology and visual arts. She also connected with MIT’s (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) media lab where she attended the university’s Disrupting Mobility Global Summit and Design Hackathon.

Richmond’s Sunberry Fitness, a women’s fitness centre in Richmond, was included in the Top 10 Best Online Marketing in the Small Business BC Awards Competition. The company is the only “brick and mortar” business to make it to the semi-finals in the competition. According to the firm, all of its digital marketing is an extension of the fitness centre’s main business and is done in-house. “We’re very honoured to be acknowledged for our digital marketing, especially considering that we do it by ourselves as a team,” said owner Nancy Lin. “Our online marketing is an extension of our overall business philosophy and approach to fitness, which is to have fun and celebrate women’s potential in life.” Sunberrry’s digital marketing was notable for its hosting of exciting events and featuring them online. For example, Sunberry this year hosted a Madonna Black Light Disco Party, Bunny Yoga Fundraiser (featured in The Daily Bunny) and an Anniversary Zumba Party.

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All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Project Description and Key Areas of Study document will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment. EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/index.html • By Mail: Michael Shepard Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 250 387-0230 An electronic copy of the Project Description and Key Areas of Study document and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Project Description and Key Areas of Study will also be available for viewing at: All Municipal Libraries in the City of Richmond All Municipal Libraries in the Corporation of Delta If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.

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Walk RichmondTerra Nova: Jan. 9 at 10 a.m.: Get 2016 off on the right foot with a walk through one of Richmond’s most picturesque neighbourhoods — Terra Nova — with Walk Richmond’s event on Saturday (Jan. 9) morning. From 10 - 11 a.m. Get some exercise and see a variety of sights as the walk starts at Terra Nova Trail (2271 River Road) and will explore the Terra Nova Dyke Trail, community garden, rural park and adventure playground. And don’t forget your camera or binoculars since the walk travels through excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife. Tusks and HornCity Centre Community Centre: Jan. 13, 6:30-8 p.m.: Delicate rice paper and rhinos? The two don’t immediately mix. But local artist Ming Yueng has fashioned some original paintings that capture the majesty of the endangered Northern White Rhino species in her

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Meet the Branscombe House Artist-in-Residence: Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. After three years living and working in San Francisco, acclaimed visual artist, Rhonda Weppler is returning to the Lower Mainland for a year as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at Branscombe House. To kick off her 11-month residency, a special launch evening is open to the public and will include a short reception at the Richmond Cultural Centre

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Seafair Bantams earn silver at Quinn Classic

■ After entering the holiday break with four straight defeats, including a pair of losses at the Richmond Olympic Oval to the first place Cariboo Cougars, the Greater Vancouver Canadians are looking to start the new year off on a better foot this weekend with a pair of games in Nelson against the Kootenay Ice.

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put Seafair on even terms with less than five minutes remaining. That set the stage for Brice Kemp’s late game winner. Matthew Twells was solid in the Islanders net. Seafair had earlier gone 1-1-2 in round-robin play in the 14 team competition, defeating Kelowna (6-3) and falling to the Burnaby Winter Club (5-3), before producing ties against Phoenix (3-3) and Cloverdale (2-2). Meanwhile, the Islanders’ Pee Wee A1 team just missed out on a podium finish, dropping a wild 10-6 decision to a traveling team from Japan in the bronze medal game. Seafair had earlier gone 3-0 to win its round-robin group, thanks to victories over Langley (4-2), Juan de Fuca (2-1) and Kamloops (7-3). The locals then reached the final four with a 9-4 drubbing of Cowichan. The championship road ended with a tough 3-2 loss to Kamloops. Icing… The Bantam Elite championship game saw Chicago Mission defeat Delta Wild Hockey Academy’s top Bantam prep squad 5-3. The Wild is coached by longtime Seafair mentor Yogi Svejkovsky and his roster includes Richmond players Aidan Barfoot, Robbie Fromm-Delorme and Ben Wozney.

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Richmond’s oldest karate school celebrating 49th year

ichmond’s oldest karate school is starting its 49th year of operation in 2016. The Richmond Kyokushin Karate Club opened in the early spring of 1967 at the St. Anne’s Church Hall, located at Francis and No. 1 Road. The minister at the time, Reverend John Patrick, ran a program through the church for disadvantaged youths. An agreement was reached in return for free lessons for the youth members of his program. In the early 1970’s the club affiliated with the South Arm Community Association as a community-based program. Classes have been held at the South Arm Community Hall on Monday and Thursday evenings since 1972. Over the years, the club has hosted many tournaments, events, seminars and international guests. It has also provided local, regional, national and international opportunities and exchanges for the many students who have trained with the club.

Hundreds of local community members have been trained over the years, with well over 30 black belts of all ranks. In May 1989, the club hosted the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Sosai Mas Oyama, to oversee the 6thCanadian Kyokushin Karate Championships. Twenty-four years later, the club once again welcomed the current leader of Kyokushin Karate, Kancho Shokei Matsui, to Richmond for the 30th Canadian Championships. Kyokushin Karate is presently the single largest karate organization in the world under one banner. Recently, the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, the parent organization, entered into a strategic partnership and alliance with the Japan Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation in a unified effort to bring karate into the 2020 Olympics in Japan. At last month’s 11th World Open Karate Championships in Tokyo, Richmond head instructor and longtime club member, Shi-

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