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NEWS Authorities crack down on ride hailing services FEATURE Black History Month touches home ARTS Children’s Arts Festival helps families get messy; Kris Wu performs at Super Bowl BUSINESS Chamber makes business case for new hospital tower SPORTS UFC star opens new gym in Richmond

Bouncing with no safety net Eve Edmonds RICHMOND NEWS

My son was 15 when he decided he wanted a job — an idea with which I enthusiastically concurred.

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So, he wrote up his brief resume and cover letter, and we set out one afternoon, hitting all the spots his friends, or friends of friends, worked — The Keg, Nando’s, some warehouse and a few others. Each time, I would wait in the car (well out of view) as he went in, asked to speak to the manager, who was never there, and handed over his papers.

Finally, we came to what was then (five years ago) the recently-opened trampoline facility Extreme Air Park — now you see where this is going.

As per our M.O., I waited while he went in to do the deed.

Again, he was back in short order, but this time as he climbed into the car, he said, “Yeah, she said they’d call me to come in.”

“That’s great,” I said, “you got an interview.”

“I think it’s to work.”

“No, no, Sweetheart, it’s an interview. They have to interview you first.”

As is our way, we argued about it the rest of the way home, me being slightly amused at his naivety.

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Well, damn if the kid wasn’t right — hate it when that happens. They called him to start his first shift the following Saturday. When I went to pick him up, I nearly fell over watching him busily picking up empty bottles, throwing away pizza boxes — this was the kid who couldn’t put a plate in the dishwasher without 10 minutes of haranguing.

A first job is a beautiful thing.

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When my son and I talked recently about the horrible tragedy last week in which a 46-year-old man died at that same trampoline park after failing to land a jump, I mentioned there were some online comments from witnesses saying staff didn’t seem to know what to do.

“I wouldn’t have known what to do,” he responded.

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To be clear, we still don’t know just what happened in the incident, or if anything could have been done to prevent it.

And, for sure, accidents of this severity are rare. But it is also becoming clear there are precious few regulations to ensure equipment safety, staff training or emergency protocol at any of these types of facilities. This park is not alone.

And the idea that an owner can be absolved of responsibility when things go awry by requiring people to sign a waiver is ridiculous. I understand buyer beware, but it is also entirely reasonable to expect significant safety regulations are in place in such a facility. And I’m not just talking about a list of rules posted on the wall. I’m talking about authoritative bodies providing regulation, oversight and enforcement.

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A tragedy like this is sickening for everyone. Of course for the family, but anyone who witnessed it as well. And if you were a 15-year-old kid working your first job now being maligned on social media for not knowing what to do — ouch.

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Has the recent fatality changed your feelings about going to a trampoline park?

Jennifer Browning U.S. VISITOR

I would be more cautious about it. We have trampoline parks for children in the U.S. and there are people regulating jumping. They make sure that they only jump so high and they have a limit on how many people can be on a trampoline. I would hope the place will try to put limits on that too.

Erika Buban

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If I was thinking about going there, I would probably just try to be cautious. I have been there with my friends and it was a lot of fun.

I’ve seen a couple of risky things children did at the trampoline park, but no one said anything about it.

They may need more involvement from staff.

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It’s kind of a freak accident, and definitely plays a role in my decision. But, honestly, I might even forget about it a couple months down the line if someone wants to go.

People just have short-term memories. Maybe they need to take more measures to prevent things like that from happening again.

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The accident itself wouldn’t change my decision if I was gonna go. I’d probably have to be there and see what happens in the place to change my mind. When a skier skies off a cliff and dies, do you say you shouldn’t have any skis, or do you say you should have more rules?

Mark Booth

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It wouldn’t affect me, because it’s just one in a thousand times something like that would happen. It’s like a car crash. Maybe there was no instruction in the beginning. It seems so simple; you just go on and jump. They probably need to give more instructions.

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LETTERS We all bear responsibility Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

There has been much written regarding the sorrow and loss people feel following the death of Alfred Wong, the teenager caught in the crossfire of a recent Vancouver drug-related shooting. However, I have heard very little about remorse.

Re: “Arresting coffee dates,” Voices, Jan. 25.

First of all, let me commend you and your staff for making the once-a-week issue of the Richmond News more attractive and comprehensive.

Second, I enjoyed reading your editorial comments, particularly the last one about a great initiative by our local police force. Coffee with a Cop gives our police officers and the public a chance to share their concerns.

I’m not talking remorse from the person who fired the weapon, but from everyone who participates in the drug trade. Every dollar handed over to drug dealers subsidizes these horrific acts of violence. Isn’t it time we look into the mirror and ask ourselves how accountable we are for the death of Alfred and others when we purchase illicit drugs, even occasionally, for recreational purposes.

Third, you commended our former police chief Ward Clapham for his positive ticketing program. I had an opportunity to bring our community perspective to Ward and work with him for a number of years. He was always very receptive to any suggestions from the community.

In addition to the positive tickets, Supt. Clapham also was a strong advocate for restorative justice and many other initiatives, including the creation of RCMP’s Multicultural Advisory Committee. His successor, Renny Nesset, also did a great job in serving this community. Our present officer-in-charge of the Richmond RCMP, Supt. Will Ng is also a very dedicated officer. Richmond is very fortunate to have its police chiefs of such a high caliber.

Isn’t it time to stop funding the very people who bring death to our communities through violence and fentanyllaced drugs? We are part of the problem, are we willing to be part of the solution?

Finally, Coffee with a Cop is a great initiative. I will definitely have a cup of coffee with our police officers soon.

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Sobeys wants cheap labour Dear Editor,

Re: “Two Safeways set to close in May,” News, Jan. 25.

I find it interesting that Jacquelin Corrado, of Sobeys, comments that it hasn’t been a secret that Safeway locations have struggled. My question back to her is, since when?

Since Sobeys took over?

How has the Richlea Square Shopping Center Safeway and Blundell Center Safeway managed to last all this time? The population continues to grow in Richmond. With more residents comes the need for more food. Why would there be a struggle? Why aren’t sales soaring with the packed parking lots and long lineups at the till?

The “struggle” started the minute Sobeys took over. As a weekly shopper at Safeway, I have watched the gradual, but persistent, decline in staffing, service and products. The shelves are empty, staff is running from department to department trying to assist customers and handle

the jobs left uncompleted from lack of staff. Has Safeway gone downhill? Yes it has, at the hands of Sobeys.

So here is a question. If these two shopping centres are unable to support a grocery store, why would you open another grocery store at the exact same locations?

If Safeway is struggling, how can FreshCo survive? I’ll tell you how — union busting, plain and simple.

Don’t think for a minute that the residents of Richmond are too naïve to know what is going on.

FreshCo will be in the same business with simply less service and lack of living wages for their new employees. Sobeys’ profits will go up, our stores’ service, quality and selection of products will go down.

Sobeys, you aren’t pulling the wool over anyone’s eyes and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

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MLAs pointing at council, a bit rich Dear Editor,

Re: “BC Liberals want city to act,” News, Jan. 23 MLA Linda Reid is concerned about Richmond city council sending mixed messages about protecting farmland, yet allowing 11,000 sq. ft. mansions; she chastises them for trying to have a foot in each camp.

Really? MLA Reid should remember that it was her government that created unenforceable guidelines that did nothing to protect farmland.

MLA Reid should remember that it was her government that did not include ALR (agricultural land reserve) farmland in the 15 per cent foreign buyers tax program.

MLA Reid should remember that Richmond city council officially requested help from her government on both these issues and received nothing.

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I wonder why no compromise has been promoted with regards to mail deliver? The previous federal government embarked on a plan to do away with home delivery of mail. The present Liberal government stopped that plan but has frozen the situation. If you now get home delivery you will continue to do so. If you lost home delivery, well, it is not coming back.

Delivery of mail is a monopoly. By law, only the post office can deliver mail. The nature

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For MLAs Reid and Jas Johal to speak out now to protect our “gorgeous farmland” when they had every opportunity to protect our farmland while in government… Well, I don’t think they can have a foot in each camp, either.

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The ALR mega–mansion issue we have today was created and perpetuated by MLA Reid and other BC Liberal MLAs over the last 16 years. Instead of complaining about the problems they caused, perhaps she and our other elected Richmond MLAs can present solutions that don’t involve passing the buck to Richmond city council.

Speculation has been occurring on farmland because it is 15 per cent cheaper than

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a city lot, and builders can build massive mansions, the likes of which have never been seen until recently. To say that ALR is attractive to speculators would be an understatement easily confirmed by a quick drive down Steveston Highway, No. 2 Road, or Sidaway Road, for example.

of mail has changed and the volume has decreased. The mail delivery system needs to reduce its costs. Canadian winters are legendary. The demographics of our population is that we have a fast growing number of seniors who have difficulty in bad weather seeking out their mail pick up spot.

My compromise is that we continue with home delivery — but only on a twice weekly basis. There is very little mail that cannot be delayed one or two days. If mail must move fast, there is priority post to do that function.

I am in favour of reducing costs in a changing system. I wonder why the economics of two day a week delivery has not been discussed?

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Dozens of ride-hailing drivers fined legally in B.C.

Alan Campbell

Current provincial and municipal regulatory requirements include a regular, governmentapproved, safety inspection of the vehicle, insurance that will cover the carrying of paying passengers and a police background check for drivers.

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A joint crackdown by authorities on illegal ride-hailing services in Richmond has resulted in 12 operators being fined and another 50 ticketed.

The manager of one of Richmond’s taxi firms told the Richmond News in January how the illegal ride-hailing services were hurting his business.

The City of Richmond, the Passenger Transportation Board (PTB) and the Richmond RCMP co-ordinated a joint action against the controversial services, which had, until recently, been operating under the radar without licenses and mostly offered on Chineselanguage apps.

Among the drivers stopped over the last two weeks, one was a novice and another had an expired licence.

As a result of the crackdown: 12 operators were stopped; PTB issued 12 tickets with fines of $1,150 each; City licensing inspector issued 36 tickets, three to each driver for: operating a business without a licence ($1,000 fine); failure to display a chauffeur’s permit ($50 fine); and failure to display a tariff card ($100 fine); RCMP issued five tickets; and one vehicle was towed.

According to the city, the operation consisted of enforcement officers from the PTB, Richmond’s Business Licences group, as well as an RCMP member.

Other enforcement operations have found drivers with prior driving infractions that prohibit them from driving.

Unlike licensed operators, these drivers have also not been required to clear a criminal record check.

“We are committed to working with our pro-

Last July, the News reported the extent of the unregulated, ride-hailing services being run in Richmond.

We told how Chinese-language ride-sharing company Udi Kuaiche, launched last March, had been providing airport services and car rides in Metro Vancouver.

The City of Richmond teamed up with the RCMP to target unregulated drivers working for ride-hailing apps. vincial partners to address this issue,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“These types of services present significant public safety and security issues. Consumers need to be aware of the risks they place themselves in when using these services.”

The PTB said it welcomed the collaboration with other jurisdictions and is looking forward to stepping up “enforcement efforts in the coming months.”

Several companies operating under the names Longmao, Udi Kuaiche, U Drop, RaccoonGo, GoKabu, Dingdang Carpool, and AO Rideshare have developed ride-sourcing apps.

One of them, GoKabu, according to a Chinese-speaking former Global BC reporter, refused to pick up two passengers earlier in January, because one of them was nonChinese.

The PTB has been conducting ongoing enforcement action against these services since last fall. To date, the PTB has issued 20 cease and desist orders and 23 fines of $1,150 have been given to drivers identified as operating without a licence.

Passengers, say the PTB, must know when they hail a ride in a vehicle through these apps, they are choosing to take a trip in a vehicle that hasn’t been licensed to operate

“Our company aims to serve everyone from the Chinese community and become the next leader in ride sharing,” wrote Udi Kuaiche on its website at the time.

The spokesperson for Udi Kuaiche said last July he wasn’t worried about legal problems.

If you have questions or concerns or want to make a report about these services, contact the PTB at 604-527-2198 or e-mail at PassengerTransportationBR@gov.bc.ca. To report suspected business licence infractions to the City of Richmond, call 604-276-4328 or email BusLic@Richmond.ca.

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KPU closes international Yap rejects student applications ICBC blame

Foreign student enrolment has grown 41 per cent since fall Daisy Xiong RICHMOND NEWS

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) announced last week that it has closed applications from all international students enrolled in 2018, due to capacity concerns.

“The continued and sustained growth in demand necessitates a review of the university’s capacity to enrol international students,” said a KPU statement.

“Consequently, the university has decided to close applications, effective immediately, from all prospective international students, for both the summer and fall 2018 semesters.”

KPU has experienced tremendous growth in applications from international students in the last year. As a result, its international enrolment has grown 41 per cent since last fall, according to the university.

Meanwhile, international student applications for the summer semester in 2018 have doubled compared to last year.

“We never had this many applicants from international before,” said Tatiana Tomljanovic, KPU spokesperosn, to the Richmond News.

“As of Jan. 24, we received 2,519 international applications for the summer semester, compared to 1,209 international applications for the 2017 summer semester.”

The university hopes closing international applications now will allow it to deal with the backlog of applications already submitted.

Tomljanovic said at this time, they don’t know when they will re-open international applications.

She added the school doesn’t have a ratio, in terms of international compared to domestic students it accepts every year.

Permanent residents, meanwhile, are not affected by this decision, as they are considered domestic students by the university.

B.C. Attorney General David Eby says “major reforms” are needed to address “systemic underlying issues” at the Insurance Corporation of B.C., should the government hope to avoid annual premium rate hikes upwards of $400.

In calling ICBC a “financial dumpster fire” Monday at a news conference, Eby pointed the finger at the former BC Liberal government for concealing the true nature of the Crown corporation’s debt.

By the end of this financial year (March 31), ICBC will have incurred $1.3 billion in debt, far higher than the nearly $300 million in losses that were projected prior to a review ordered by Eby.

Eby said former Minister of Transportation Todd Stone “scrubbed” an independent report from 2014 that outlined significant financial concerns, while suggesting politically unpopular reforms.

Stone’s ministry is the same one that deliberately triple deleted Highway of Tears records.

“KPU is committed to creating a positive experience for all our students. We value our international and domestic students,” said the statement.

But Richmond-Steveston Liberal MLA John Yap countered Eby on Monday by saying Eby was doing everything he accused the Liberals of doing — delaying reforms.

“The university looks forward to collaborating with all of its international partners to promote a global and diverse experience for its students.”

Now, Eby said reforms will be coming to ICBC practices and its insurance products. Almost immediately, Eby said more full-time red-light cameras will be installed and more road safety and distracted driver education will be rolled out.

Regular final application deadline is April 1 for the summer semester and Aug. 1 for the fall semester.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

NEWS

‘Gang’ garden targeted again Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

Council recently authorized consultation to review options to further limit house size (floor area), farm home plate and to consider a maximum house footprint limit on agricultural properties ½ acre or larger.

“My heart is broken losing these twinkling little lights.”

Once more, a little roundabout — adopted from the City of Richmond, beautified and maintained by the “Myron Court Gang” — has been vandalized and targeted by thieves.

“The sad thing is, (the lights) only cost $18,” said one of the “gang,” Lynda Pasacreta, who takes care of the traffic island, along with her cul-de-sac neighbours off Dayton Avenue, near Garden City and Blundell roads.

“In December, we decorated the little Siberian Ironwood tree with the purple twinkling solar lights. They were a showstopper.

“So many people came by to thank us for cheering up their lives and adding to the charm of the neighbourhood.

“A couple of days ago, someone stole the solar lights. They had to cut a huge branch of the spring-flowering tree to get the lights

City seeks input on limits to residential development on farmland

The City will be hosting a series of open houses where residents, farmers and other interested parties can meet City staff, see display boards, and fill out a feedback form.

The Myron Court ‘gang’ is dismayed by people thieving from or wrecking their roundabout. off. The branch was thrown on the ground.

“Someone had to go to a lot of trouble for something so cheap.”

Pasacreta said she and the gang will continue to put their “heart and soul into this little garden.

“We can’t understand the mentality of someone taking these treasures for all the neighbourhood to enjoy. If you see someone displaying a new set of twinkling, purple solar lights, ask where they got them from!”

Public Open House #1 Wednesday, February 7, 2018 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (afternoon) Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road Public Open House #2 Thursday, February 8, 2018 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (evening) Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road Public Open House #3 Thursday, February 15, 2018 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (evening) East Richmond Community Hall 12360 Cambie Road

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General Festival Admission includes access to Imagination Stations and Imagination Performances in the following Imagination Zones:

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Pop-up Performances

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Cosmo’s Pop-Up Circus Tickle Me Pickle Matt Henry – Juggler

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Graffiti Wall Printing Press

Imagination Playground Circus West presents Run Away and Join the Circus

Imagination Stations

Caine’s Arcade featuring homemade games created by local children Cardboard Challenge – Create your own cardboard structure Soo Gee Ghet: New Generation – Interactive Storytelling

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Acrylics on Canvas 12:30-2:00pm........................$15....................................................... #2359992 Acting for Stage and Screen 1:30-3:00pm ..........................$15....................................................... #2353692 Beaded Bone Bracelets: Aboriginal Beading 10:00-11:15am........................$15....................................................... #2353342 Cartooning 1:00-3:00pm .........................$15....................................................... #2353592 Clay Creations 2:00-3:30pm .........................$15....................................................... #2353292 GIF Creations 1:00-3:00pm .........................$15....................................................... #2358992 Glass View Art 12:30-2:30pm.........................$15....................................................... #2359492 Hip Hop 12:30-2:30pm.........................$15....................................................... #2353142 Improv 2:00-3:00pm.........................$15....................................................... #2359292 Needle Felting 10:30-12:30pm ......................$15....................................................... #2359042 Puppet Making 1:00-3:00pm .........................$15....................................................... #2353442 Silk Hoop Painting 11:30am-12:45pm .................$15....................................................... #2358892 Yo Yo F Yo-Yo Fun 10:30-11:30am .......................$15....................................................... #2354092

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Scratch Animation with Cinevolution Tiaras and Crowns

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Acrylics on Canvas 10:00-11:30am ......................$15....................................................... SOLD OUT! Acting on Stage and Screen 11:00am-12:30pm ................$15....................................................... #2353642 Button Blankets 1:00-2:30pm ..........................$15....................................................... #2354042 Cartooning 11:00am-12:30pm ................$15....................................................... #2353542 Clay Creations 12:00-1:30pm ........................$15....................................................... #2353242 Glass-View Art 10:30-11:30am .......................$15....................................................... #2359442 Hip Hop 10:00-11:30am ......................$15....................................................... #2353092 Musical Theatre 11:45am-12:45pm..................$15....................................................... #2359242 Puppet Making 10:30am-12:30pm................$15....................................................... #2353392 Vector Portraits 10:30am-12:30pm................$15....................................................... #2353042

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Tristan Underwood – Kite Flying Harrison Lee – Yo-Yo Magic Chix on Stix Ruffle Redbird

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Call to license short-term rentals on Colonial Drive that has multiple bedrooms being rented on multiple online sites (it also appears to double as a “women only” birth tourism house for Chinese clients).

those operators had not provided a registration/licence number.

Graeme Wood RICHMOND NEWS

Coun. Ken Johnston says the City of Richmond should follow the lead of Vancouver and San Francisco in asking short-term rental operators to register with city hall and display a registration number on online booking sites, such as Airbnb.ca.

“I’ve always said we should be doing the same thing. At least a registration and a cross-check,” said Johnston.

Last month, the San Francisco Chronicle reported a new municipal registration system was implemented, thus forcing Airbnb to remove roughly half of its 10,000 or so San Francisco listings because

San Francisco’s registration system will, in theory, allow officials to better monitor short-term rentals and enforce bylaws, such as a cap of 90 days/year in which rooms can be rented (preventing homes from becoming de facto hotels).

In Richmond, a short-term rental bylaw, passed last year, allows any resident who uses their home (owned or rented) as a principle residence to rent to up to two people each night (no cap), under “boarding and lodging” rules.

A registration system could prevent property owners from duplicating listings, which would conceal violations .

Baoma Inn on Colonial Drive had listings on multiple websites “If you ask me, I’d like to see a business license system,” for boarding and lodging, said Johnston.

“I think it would help in terms of policing.”

One resident emailed the Richmond News, pointing to a home

The city licenses larger shortterm rental operations (up to three bedrooms and six guests) as bed and breakfasts — and only for detached homes that are lived in by a resident. The city limits bed and breakfasts to a 500-metre buffer between each operation.

However, those licences don’t have to be posted on listing websites, which makes it difficult for residents to discern what is and isn’t legal.

But Johnston said even a licensing system wouldn’t be a panacea.

“You’re never going to nail everyone 100 per cent, said Johnston.

“I’ve got a neighbour who does it, doesn’t do it, and does it. I’m not justifying it, but I know it’s very difficult to track.”

Johnston added the city has reduced its enforcement staff from four full-time temporary inspectors to one permanent inspector.

He said short-term rentals have declined to 600 in the city after reaching about 1,700 last summer.

From January to October of 2017, the city shut down 211 illegal shortterm rentals.

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Richmond’s Liberal MLAs say it’s time city council take stricter measures on house sizes on farmland.

Richmond South Centre MLA Linda Reid says the majority of council is sending mixed messages on protecting farmland.

“I don’t think you get to have a foot in each camp,” said Reid in an interview with the Richmond News in December.

The City of Richmond allows homes to be 10,760-squarefeet in size, double the provincial Ministry of Agriculture guidelines, which are not enforceable on municipalities.

“We have to do tons of work on how we preserve farmland.

It’s huge,” said Reid. “The fact we’re double in Richmond in terms of what’s allowable for house construction.

“And why? Why are we giving up gorgeous farmland? To have what the provincial guideline says, is to have about 5,000 square feet, but Richmond’s allowing 11,000 square feet. What in the world for? You can’t say how important farmland is and then allow that to go forward.

“Richmond says (farmland) is important but then takes a dramatically, diametrically opposed view.”

Meanwhile, Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal also weighed into the fray, questioning the rationale behind allowing such large homes.

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Last year, council heard from South Asian farmers, land owners and realtors, who argued large homes are needed for multi-generational families who work on the farm.

“They (council) did hear from farmers...And I’ve heard

from some of them, and they are my constituents, and they say, ‘look, they shouldn’t be imposing this on us.’ And my first question is, ‘why do you need to live in a house that’s 15,000-square-feet?’ I just don’t personally understand that and I don’t necessarily buy the argument that South Asians have large families. Being South Asian, I’m sorry, most of us aren’t living in 12,000-square-foot homes. But that’s their decision, so be it,” said Johal.

Both Reid and Johal nevertheless maintain the position of the former B.C. Liberal government that municipalities should set parameters around house sizes.

“We trust municipalities to make the decisions for themselves. Am I leaning towards 5,000 square feet? Absolutely I am,” said Reid.

According to BC Assessment, mega mansions are driving up farmland prices and seen as fuelling speculation.

Last year, council (save for Couns. Carol Day and Harold Steves) voted in its new Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) house size bylaw, against the recommendations of an independent report to council by Site Economics analyst Richard Wozny, who indicated about a 4,200-square-foot house size maximum would keep land values in balance with farmland use.

Despite not heeding his advice, Coun. Bill McNulty, who sits on Metro Vancouver’s housing committee, has acknowledged Wozny as “one of the most recognized consultants in North America.”

The city is now preparing a second public consultation on the matter. All on council, save for Coun. Alexa Loo, voted in December to present the public with new bylaw options.

Meanwhile, the NDP Ministry of Agriculture has set up a committee to review ALR policies, including house sizes.

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION, NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE, AND NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS Metro Vancouver Regional District Disposition of Parkland within the Boundaries of the City of Abbotsford Bylaw No. 1256, 2018

Parkland Disposition

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 286 of the Local Government Act that Metro Vancouver Regional District (“MVRD”) proposes to adopt the bylaw referred to above (“Parkland Disposition Bylaw”) for the purpose of the disposition of all interests in parkland within the boundaries of the City of Abbotsford, with the exception of Aldergrove Regional Park. The legal descriptions of the lands proposed to be transferred to the City of Abbotsford (“Abbotsford Parklands”) are set out at the bottom of this notice. The total area of the Abbotsford Parklands is approximately 293 hectares.

The proposed transfer of the Abbotsford Parklands to the City of Abbotsford is in connection with proposed changes to MVRD’s regional parks service, which will mean that the City of Abbotsford will cease to be a participant in the MVRD regional parks service. The City of Abbotsford and its predecessor the District of Matsqui have participated in the regional parks service since 1967. The regional parks levy payable by the City of Abbotsford to MVRD will cease if Abbotsford ceases to be a participant in MVRD’s regional parks service.

Sumas Mountain Interregional Park – Fee Simple Lands Parcel Identifier Legal Description 011-763-515

East Half of the South West Quarter Section 18 Township 20 Except: Part on Plan 29587 New Westminster District

007-591-799

East Half of the South East Quarter Section 7 Township 20 NWD

007-591-802

West Half of the South West Quarter Section 8 Township 20 New Westminster District

017-955-262

Lot 14 Section 8 Township 20 New Westminster District Plan LMP6799

Glen Valley Regional Park – Fee Simple Lands Parcel Identifier Legal Description 017-516-137

Lot 1 Section 26 Township 14 New Westminster District Plan LMP1589

It is proposed that MVRD will transfer the Abbotsford Parklands to the City of Abbotsford for nominal consideration, and will make a one-time payment to the City of Abbotsford of $1,050,000.

010-990-739

Parcel F (Reference Plan 15100) Lots 2 and 3 Except: Firstly: Part Subdivided by Plan 47046, Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 48877, Thirdly: Parcel “One” (Statutory Right of Way Plan 49907) and Fourthly: Parcel G (Bylaw Plan 51696); Section 27 Township 14 New Westminster District Plan 3487

017-516-153

Lot 3 Sec 27 Twp 14 NWD Plan LMP1589

In addition to the Transfer of the Abbotsford Parklands to the City of Abbotsford, MVRD will surrender its lease from the City of Abbotsford and its sub-lease from the Fraser Valley Regional District, both with respect to lands in Sumas Mountain Interregional Park. The legal descriptions of the leased lands and the sub-leased lands proposed to be surrendered are set out at the bottom of this notice. The total area of the leased and sub-leased lands is approximately 659 hectares.

012-814-695

Parcel “A” (Plan with charge Deposited 34706C) District Lot 442 Gp 1 New Westminster District

012-814-741

Parcel “B” (Reference Plan 27242) District Lot 442 Gp 1 New Westminster District

012-814-792

District Lot 442 Gp 1 Crescent Island Except: Parcel “A” (Plan with Charge Deposited 34706C) New Westminster District

024-042-749

District Lot 811 Gp 2 New Westminster District

Assistance

Glen Valley Regional Park – Statutory Rights of Way Parcel Identifier Legal Description

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 272(1)(a) of the Local Government Act that MVRD proposes to provide assistance to the City of Abbotsford, as described above.

Alternative Approval Process Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 269(b) of the Local Government Act and Division 2 of Part 4 of the Community Charter that the MVRD Board may proceed with the adoption of the Parkland Disposition Bylaw unless, by the deadline set out below, at least 10% of the electors of the area indicate, by means of submission of signed Elector Response Forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding. The area to which this approval process applies is the entire regional parks service area, which includes all of Metro Vancouver Regional District and the City of Abbotsford.

Elector responses must be given in the form established by the Board. Elector Response Forms as well as copies of the proposed bylaw are available at Metro Vancouver offices located at: 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, or from the Metro Vancouver website at www.metrovancouver.org/boards/elections. Completed Elector Response Forms must be received by the Corporate Officer at the address set out above or via fax or email no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018. If you are submitting this form to MVRD by facsimile (fax) or by email, it is your responsibility to ensure that the form has been received, including verification of facsimile transmission.

The only persons entitled to sign the elector response forms are persons qualified as resident electors or non-resident property electors of the area described above to which this approval process applies. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Board from proceeding without the assent of the electors is 171,520.

Elector Response Forms will be reviewed only by the Corporate Officer or person designated by the Corporate Officer for purposes of determining the outcome of the alternative approval process.

Lands proposed to be transferred to the City of Abbotsford:

Registration No.

013-084-691

District Lot 625 Gp 2 New Westminster District

BK114996

013-084-755

District Lot 626 Gp 2 New Westminster District

BK114996

Lands leased from the City of Abbotsford to be surrendered: Sumas Mountain Interregional Park Parcel Identifier Legal Description 013-358-545

Legal Subdivision 9 Section 36 Township 16 New Westminster District Except Firstly: Part Dedicated Road on Plan 86141 and Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan LMP5803

013-358-570

Legal Subdivision 16 Section 36 Township 16 New Westminster District

013-373-137

Legal Subdivision 7 Section 1 Township 17 New Westminster District

013-373-145

Legal Subdivision 10 Section 1 Township 17 New Westminster District

013-373-170

South Half of the South Half Legal Subdivision 16 Section 1 Township 17 New Westminster District

013-350-021

North Three Quarters Legal Subdivision 13 Section 6 Township 20 New Westminster District

013-350-005

North Half of the East Half of the North West Quarter Section 6 Township 20 New Westminster District

013-373-196

South Half of the South East Quarter Section 12 Township 17 New Westminster District

018-490-751

Lot B Section 7 Township 20 New Westminster District Plan LMP12701

013-443-232

Legal Subdivision 7 Section 33 Township 19 New Westminster District

013-443-313

Legal Subdivision 8 Section 33 Township 19 Except Firstly: Lying South and East of Road Shown on Plan with Bylaw Filed 21631 Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 47705 New Westminster District

013-443-321

Legal Subdivision 9 Section 33 Township 19 New Westminster District

013-443-402

Legal Subdivision 16 Section 33 Township 19 New Westminster District

Lands sub-leased from the Fraser Valley Regional District to be surrendered: Sumas Mountain Interregional Park Parcel Identifier Legal Description

Matsqui Trail Regional Park – Fee Simple Lands

Not applicable

Block A of Section 36 Township 16 East of the Coast Meridian New Westminster District

Parcel Identifier Legal Description

Not applicable

Block B of Section 1 Township 17 East of the Coast Meridian New Westminster District

013-037-463

Parcel “D” (R.P.15521) of Parcel “A” (R.P.4226) DL 380A, Gp 2 NWD

Not applicable

Block A of Section 7 and 8 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

013-037-471

Parcel “E” (R.P.15520) of Parcel “B” (R.P.4226) DL 380A Gp 2 NWD

Not applicable

Block C of Section 18 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

006-821-626

Parcel “A” (513417E) Lot 9 DL 69, Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

Not applicable

Block A of Section 17 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

006-820-751

Lot 12 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

Not applicable

023-344-091

Parcel A (SRW Plan LMP27214) Lot 10 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

That part of Block A of Section 34 Township 19 and of Section 2, 3 and 4 Township 20 East of the Coast Meridian NWD

006-820-786

Lot 11 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 604

012-976-351

Parcel “B” (R.P.3008) DL 67 Gp 2 NWD

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Metro Vancouver Regional District by email at icentre@metrovancouver.org or by telephone at 604-432-6200 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, other than statutory holidays.

Matsqui Trail Regional Park – Statutory Rights of Way Parcel Identifier Legal Description

Registration No.

009-338-284

Lot C Sec 12 Twp 14 NWD Plan 23099

BL218013

003-471-985

Lot 12 DL’s 198 and 412 Gp 2 NWD Plan BCP 64659

BX459015

028-326-032

Lot 1 DL’s, 198, 412 and 413 Gp 2 NWD 198 Plan BCP45696

BX459015

003-751-473

Lot 13 DL’s 412 & 413 Gp 2 NWD Plan 66275 Except Plan BCP45696

Y169706

003-438-414

Lot 11 DL’s 118 & 198 Gp 2 NWD Plan 64248

Y169706

003-438-333

Lot 27 DL’s 118 & 384A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64244

Y169706

003-438-368

Lot 1 DL’s 66 & 384A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64245

Y169706

003-438-171

Lot 2 DL 67 Gp 2 NWD Plan 64241

Y169706

003-438-228

Lot 4 DL 69 GP 2 NWD Plan 64241

Y169706

003-438-201

Lot 3 DL 69 Gp 2 NWD Plan 64241

Y169706 Y169706

003-438-384

Lot 1 DL 380A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64246

003-438-261

Lot 1 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan 76926; DL’s 378A & 380A Gp 2 NWD Plan 64242 Y169706

009-983-694

Lot A DL’s 378A & 380A Gp 2 NWD Plan 76926

Y169706

003-438-317

Lot 4 DL 378A Gp 2 and of Section 13 Twp 17 NWD Plan 64243

Y169706

003-438-392

Lot 1 Sec 18 Twp 20 NWD Plan 64247

Y169706

003-438-317

Lot 4 DL 378A Plan NWP64243

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Death prompts extreme concerns Health officials sound alarm over trampoline park safety Graeme Wood RICHMOND NEWS

Over the past five years, Dr. Nancy Austin, department head for emergency medicine at Richmond Hospital, says she’s seen a “dramatic” increase in trampoline-related injuries.

Such injuries have received little public attention in Canada until a recently-publicized civil lawsuit in Alberta and the death late last month of a 46-year-old father at Richmond’s Extreme Air Park, a trampoline facility.

“There’s an inherent risk to trampolining and, in general, the public is unaware of this,” said Austin.

The matter has garnered more attention in the United States, where the trampoline facility industry has begun to self-regulate and receive some legislated, regulatory support in some states, following a reported rise in trampoline facility injuries that parallel an increase in facilities.

Someone should be there with (advanced) first aid, so they can stabilize someone’s neck if they fall.

But in Canada, as more trampoline facilities open to the public, enforceable safety regulations remain non-existent. Furthermore, B.C. health officials have yet to compile comprehensive data to assess the true scope of the problem — although in Richmond, and across B.C., this work has begun.

“Some of the injuries are minor. Some of them are more serious, including neck injuries, dislocation of shoulders and ankles.

MICHELLE COOPER We’ve definitely seen many FORMER EMPLOYEE compound fractures from trampoline facilities,” said EXTREME AIR PARK Austin, noting the most critical injuries — such as the one suffered by Victoria contractor Jay Greenwood at Extreme Air Park on Jan. 20 — are tended to in Vancouver.

Greenwood’s tragic death, resulting from a broken neck and cardiac arrest, has prompted serious questions from past employees and customers of Extreme Air Park, as well as calls for government and/or industry regulations.

Former Extreme Air Park employee Michelle Cooper says she offered to receive first aid training but never received it. During her time there she was unaware of any advanced first aid-certified employees who could handle spinal cord injuries and perform CPR. Graeme Wood photo Since 2014, the facility’s owner Extreme Air Park Inc. and related Langley operation Extreme Air Park 2 Ltd. have been subject to three civil suits connected to personal injuries.

According to several eyewitness accounts of Greenwood’s death, now under a police investigation, no park employees were able to assess his injuries as his body lay in a foam pit.

Customer Charlie Bouzakis told the Richmond News it was he who jumped in first to check on Greenwood’s condition, following what police described as an acrobatic stunt in the foam pit gone awry.

“I think everybody should at least have [standard] first-aid and someone should be there with [advanced] first aid, so they can stabilize someone’s neck if they fall,” said Cooper, who described the staff as young and unaware of the risks to customers.

Similar thoughts resonated with Mike Smiley after reading about Greenwood’s death.

Smiley, a paramedic, told the News he walked into the facility in late 2016 to find a young girl with an un-stabilized arm fracture sitting on a bench, by herself, waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

“Was there proper protocol in place prior and enough qualified staff on duty to execute the action that needed to be done in this case?” asked Bouzakis.

“I was angry,” said Smiley. “When I was there they didn’t have a roll of medical tape on hand.

While Extreme Air Park has declined to comment to the News, the incident prompted concerns from a number of former employees and customers, including Michelle Cooper, who worked at the park when it opened in 2013.

“I said, ‘where is the first aid kit? You guys aren’t doing anything. Let me treat her,’” said Smiley, who also thinks advanced, emergency first-aid training is needed at such facilities.

“When we had people come in, we had them sign the waivers, took them to a gate and put socks on. I’d give them a big spiel. There were rules we had to go through. There were 20-25. I thought it covered everything at the time. But that we (staff) didn’t have first aid; that really bothered me,” said Cooper, 25.

According to the B.C. Ministry of Health and B.C. Ministry of Public Safety, there are no regulations with respect to trampoline facilities at this time.

She said she offered to get first aid training after being hired but management didn’t follow up.

However, other leisure activities that carry risks to safety do have regulations. For instance, the B.C. Guidelines for Pool Operations dictates that public pools cannot operate without at least one lifeguard on duty. These lifeguards are required to hold first-aid certification to handle 15

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Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Emily Newhouse said the first step to regulations is understanding the problem. In B.C. there is no comprehensive trampoline-injury data to report, said Newhouse — although VCH is working on this.

“What we would like to learn more about is the full scope of the injuries. After we saw national data, not all of it is recent. But we heard from our ERs that we’ve been seeing an increase in injuries from these facilities. We also heard from colleagues across the province,” said Newhouse.

Extreme Air Park only suggests that “jumpers under 7 must not be left unattended on courts.”

Just last month, the company settled a claim for $3,000 and agreed to “conduct a review of their practices and procedures relating to children under the age of five.”

There are attempts in the U.S. to address such gaps in messaging between health officials and trampoline park operators.

The industry-led International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) states it “believes that legislative initiatives and lobbying efforts are necessary to ensure the long term success of the indoor trampoline park industry.”

As reported in the U.S. journal Pediatrics: “Estimated U.S. emergency department visits for TPI (trampoline park injuries) increased significantly, from 581 in 2010 to 6,932 in 2014, whereas HTI (home trampoline injuries) did not increase.”

Alberta Health Services found a 30 per cent increase in trampoline injuries between 2013 and 2015, with local health professionals pointing to an increase in trampoline facilities as the cause. Last month, Alberta MLA Wayne Drysdale asked the government if it plans to address injuries and regulations at trampoline facilities following the paralysis of Landon Smith, 19, who is now suing an Edmonton-area trampoline facility for $17 milllion.

In 2013, the Canadian Pediatric Society stated, “There has been an alarming increase in the rate of hospital admissions in Canada resulting from trampolinerelated injuries,” largely from backyard trampolines.

“Our efforts are directed at advocating for all parks to be safe by promoting industry supported responsible legislation that creates standards and regulations that protect both park owners and patrons alike,” claims IATP.

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However, IATP does not claim to be a regulatory body that creates safety standards in and of itself.

For instance, IATP makes no mention of first aid requirements for its members.

Extreme Air Park’s foam pit, where Jay Greenwood died of a broken neck after jumping in. Extreme Air Park photo

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Extreme Air Park is not a member of IATP, although another Richmond facility — Apex Adventure Plex Richmond — is.

Apex nevertheless offers “toddler time,” with only a recommended minimum age of 3-4 years-old.

While IATP claims to focus on only advocating for developing regulations in local jurisdictions, it does advocate openly for equipment standards based on ASTM International.

“For myself, the risks 3 Trampoline facilities worldwide of going to a trampojump from three to over 1,000 line facility are high, It recommends certain in eight years. so I would not recomstandards for foam pits, mend that children use such as jumping height those facilities. Any time and “how to construct a you’re doing an activity that carries risk . . . there should pit to avoid contact with the floor.” be skilled first-aid practitioners on site,” said Newhouse.

IATP notes industry growth is on the rise, from three parks Last year, VCH embarked on a public safety campaign to in 2009 to over 1,000 parks worldwide by 2017. raise awareness of the injury risks.

Evidence-based safety tips included: only one person at a time; closely supervised children; no jumping on or off a trampoline; safety nets; limiting flips and somersaults.

But the “Air on the side of caution” campaign was only directed toward backyard trampolines.

Facilities such as Extreme Air Park, with a lengthy board of rules and mandatory “safety socks” may give a false sense of security, said Cooper, considering there’s no apparent first-aid training and limited supervision at times.

“You have trampoline basketball; people are flying all over the place,” she added.

The Canadian Pediatric Society and Health Canada oppose the use of trampolines by anyone under age seven.

“Trampolines are very risky for children and should be avoided for anyone less than seven years of age,” asserted

In the last two weeks, four B.C. trampoline parks have joined IATP, which has offered to work with B.C. health officials in drafting regulations.

According to Gymnastics Canada, nationally-trained gymnasts are concerned about the unregulated industry.

“The safety of participants in all gymnastics-related facilities is of the utmost concern for Gymnastics BC and Gymnastics Canada,” said Gymnastics BC CEO Brian Forrester.

However, his association’s gyms are not affiliated with trampoline facilities and Gymnastics BC gyms follow rigorous, national, industry-led safety standards, including spinal cord and CPR first-aid certified supervision.

“We encourage anyone who wishes to participate in gymnastics-related activities to seek out Gymnastics BC full member clubs,” said Forrester.

Father Jay Greenwood is remembered as hard-working, kind, and a sarcastic jokester. Facebook photo The tragic death of father Jay Greenwood, a 46-yearold Victoria-based contractor, will breathe new life into many others.

Sister Adrienne Greenwood confirmed to the Richmond News Greenwood had previously agreed to provide his organs for those in need.

“He was so loved and there will be a hole in our family that can never be filled,” said Adrienne.

Greenwood died at Extreme Air Park, a trampoline facility in Richmond, on Jan. 20.

The tragic incident took place in front of his two daughters.

Family and friends have now set up a Change.org fundraiser for his children.

“Jay’s final great gift was that of life to someone else with his heart of gold,” noted friend Adam Harnden.

A website dedicated to Greenwood describes his character: “We lost one of the biggest hearted and most selfless people his family and friends has ever known this week.

Jay was notoriously sarcastic and had the kind of sense of humor to ignite a whole room in laughter which he did frequently.

“He was looked up to by many people and helped unconditionally whenever he could which was pretty much always. To say he was a great father would be a huge understatement as he was the kind of father figure that many of us aspire to be with the unconditional love of his two amazing daughters and the respect of all of us who are raising our own. He had it down.”

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Secondly, without a Will, if necessary, the Court has the right to make the final decision as to who is appointed Administrator of your estate, and if required, who will be appointed as Guardian of any of your minor children.

If necessary, the Public Trustee’s Office may be appointed to both positions. Not having a Will would be a more time consuming and costly process, and ultimately would create additional stressful on family and loved ones.

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The rotator cuff refers to a group of muscles that attach to the scapula (shoulder blade) and humerus (upper arm).

These tendons run through a groove under the upper outer side of the scapula. With injury these tendons become inflamed and thickened. This causes a reduced space for the rotator cuff tendons thereby resulting in an impingement of the tendons.

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Presented in partnership with Settlement Workers in Schools and Richmond School District 38, these parent information sessions take place at the Brighouse branch at 100 – 7700 Minoru Gate.

Friday, Feb. 2: 6 p.m.

Gateway Theatre presents Peter Pan Jr. A Pythagoras Academy production. Fly away to Neverland with Peter and the Darling children in this adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated film. Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie, Disney’s Peter Pan JR. is a magical story with countless opportunities for clever staging and design and large ensemble numbers featuring cliques of classic characters. Appropriate for ages 3+. Tickets: Adult $25 Children $10. Visit GatewayTheatre.com for more information.

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Writing Intensive Series The Richmond Art Gallery’s Curator Nan Capogna leads a writing intensive series on gallery exhibition proposals for visual artists. This session presents an overview of the gallery system in the Lower Mainland and offers insight on how to prepare professional art submissions and proposals for exhibitions. This event is free, but requires registration due to limited spaces. Register via email to ktycholis@richmond.ca

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Black History Month MC talks about childhood

hoda Obineche had no idea Richmond celebrated Black History Month (BHM), she just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Leadership student Obineche, 23, was in the first week of her three-month internship from Langara College at the Richmond Cultural Centre when she heard about the facility hosting BHM events.

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“It was just pure luck and I jumped on it straight away; it’s tailor-made for me,” said Nigerian-born Obineche, who will be curating an exhibition of local, black artists at the centre during BHM.

Growing up in Richmond was, on occasion, a confusing experience for Shiraine Haas.

Being of mixed ethnicity — her mother is from Trinidad and her father from Holland — Haas was used to hearing jokes at school about skin colour, without really knowing they were directed at her.

“The culture in Richmond is more Asian, but I think it’ll be pretty cool for people to experience the exhibition.”

Upon hearing about the inappropriate jibes, Haas’ mom would point out to her daughter the likely intention of the attempt at comedy.

Obineche — who has lived in Vancouver for three years after her family immigrated to Winnipeg in 2008, when she was 12 — said her contribution to the exhibition will focus on colours, identity and African hairstyles.

But it was only several years later that Haas realized the “comedians” at Whiteside elementary and McRoberts and McNair secondaries probably mistook her partial black ethnicity as being something different altogether.

“I think, for us, hair is a big deal,” smiled Obineche. “The hair (in Richmond) is very Western and everyone seems to be the same.

Our hair is actually one of the things that sets black people apart, because of its texture.”

“I never understood what these (jokes) meant; I knew it wasn’t a kind joke, but I never took it as being for me,” Haas told the Richmond News, ahead of her MCing the opening ceremony for Black History Month in February in Richmond.

Being the only black girl in her class at high school in Winnipeg, Obineche said she got used to being in the minority, but wasn’t aware of any racism.

“The way I saw it, children, when they see someone they weren’t used to seeing, they react.

“The strange thing was, I think many people mistook me for being East Indian, because there were much more East Indian people around at the time in Richmond.”

Haas, who was born and raised in Richmond, is in the film industry and is a part-time actor, as well as being a trained clinical hypnotherapist, who happens to currently work in an acupuncture clinic.

However, she does have a giggle when she makes eye contact with another person of black ethnicity in the Lower Mainland.

Black History Month in Richmond is being celebrated by Shiraine Haas (right), who’s MCing the opening ceremony, Rhoda Obineche (left), who’s curating a black artist exhibition, and BHM organizer Mary Wilson. why I went to my mother’s dance group,” said Haas, referring to the Caribbean dance group her mother ran for 20 years on Saturdays at South Arm Community Centre.

“That’s where I met Mary’s daughter. Recently, Mary contacted my family and asked me to do this,” explained Haas.

In her 20s, Haas, who’s now in her late 40s, started travelling and, after spending time in Europe and the Middle East, came back to the Vancouver area in 1999.

She was surprised to learn that, according to the 2016 Census, there were 870 people of Caribbean origin and 2,010 of African origin living in Richmond. This compares to the non-mandatory, 2011 National Household Survey, which indicated just 1,250 of black ethnicity were living in Richmond.

“She wanted us to be enriched with the culture and she loved to dance and it was an opportunity for other people of Caribbean descent to get together.

“The demographics have completely changed here and I think society, as a whole, has changed and is more enlightened,” said Haas of her ethnicity still being a minority.

Haas recalled the early days of living in Richmond in the ‘70s and ‘80s, where there was “just a handful” of ethnic black people.

“We basically knew all the black families in Richmond and the Lower Mainland. They came from all over to dance in Richmond.”

And it was that Caribbean dancing connection that brought Haas to front the opening of Richmond’s Black History Month events, which are organized by Mary Wilson.

“I always saw myself as Canadian first and always have. But people do see your colour first, whereas I always try to see someone’s personality first.”

“(The community) was very small. That’s

“There’s a thing in Vancouver and Richmond, when black people see each other, they kind of smile and nod, because it’s so rare,” she said.

“It’s totally natural. You make eye contact and your face lights up.”

As for BHM Richmond organizer Mary Wilson, she’s delighted to have younger people of black ethnicity immersed in the event.

“That was my original goal,” said Wilson, referring to getting the Richmond celebration of BHM off the ground two years ago.

“I want people to share ideas; it’s about making connections and bringing more awareness and I think we will achieve that with the likes of Shiraine and Rhoda.”

For a full list of of BHM events in Richmond, go online to RPL.YourLibrary.ca/events_calendar.

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Family Day ready to roll in Richmond Garden, Art Alley and Imagination Stations, there’s something for the whole family.

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There’s no excuse to not get out in Richmond and enjoy the upcoming Family Day with the kids.

The festival, presented by Lansdowne Centre, takes place Monday, Feb. 12 at the Richmond Cultural Centre, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General festival admission is $5.

On the long weekend leading to Monday, Feb. 12, the City of Richmond and its community partners have planned more than 65 events and programs for families to enjoy.

Many of the events are free and, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, there’s no shortage of things to do.

The family craft activities during the Children’s Arts Festival are so popular during Family Day that pre-booking is required.

A few of the events include: Pancake breakfast and activities at West Richmond Community Centre (Saturday, Feb. 10) and at Cambie Community Centre (Monday, Feb. 12); Try-It activities at Steveston Community Centre (Feb. 10 and 11); Family Passport Challenge at the Richmond Olympic Oval that includes Olympian autographs, speed skating sessions, green screen photo booth and CBC kids crafts as well as a Family Skate (Feb. 12);

Family Yoga at Thompson Community Centre (Feb. 10) and Parent and Preteens Yoga at Steveston (Feb. 12); Craft activities at the Steveston Tram (Feb. 12); 15-minute tours and exhibit scavenger hunts all weekend at Britannia Shipyards.

One of the undoubted highlights of the Family Day weekend in Richmond will be the annual Children’s Arts Festival.

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However, such is the popularity of the festival, the City of Richmond organizers are advising people to book into the creative classes as soon as possible.

Now in its 10th year, the festival offers a fun-filled day of creative interaction and entertainment and more, with the aforementioned classes apparently already filling up fast.

From the artist-led, hands-on classes to fun and engaging performances in the Sonic

General festival admission allows participants to enjoy live performances by Big Easy Funk Ensemble, Kutapira, The Blues Berries, Magic 2 Go, Circus West Ruffle Redbird and more. There will be Red Path Hoop Dancing, featuring James Jones and performances by world yo-yo champion Harrison Lee. Kids can also literally Run Away and Join the Circus in a special performance by Circus West in the festival’s Imagination Playground and participants can also roll their sleeves up at the festival’s numerous Imagination Stations and Visit the Once upon a Time Zone for storytelling and more activities.

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Chinese-Canadian, Richmond artist Kris Wu has been named ambassador for NFL China and will perform during the Super Bowl Live concert series this Saturday.

Wu, who lives in Richmond part-time, is often spotted playing basketball at the Richmond Olympic Oval, and dining at local Chinese restaurants. His performance on Saturday Feb. 3 will mark the first time a Chinese artist has performed at a Super Bowl event.

“It is my pleasure to be named ambassador to one of the world’s most recognizable sports and entertainment events,” said Wu in a press release.

NFL China managing director Richard Young said “Kris Wu is an extremely talented individual and will be a great representative for NFL’s rapidly growing fan base in China.”

Wu is a top singer and actor in China, and currently has 28 million fans on Weibo, a Chinese Twitter-like platform, and

The winners of the City of Richmond street banner contest unveil their winning entries at city hall on Monday night.

New banners unfurled The City of Richmond unveiled the new street banner collection at city hall Monday night.

Kris Wu will be the first Chinese artist to perform at the Super Bowl.

5.6 million fans on Instagram. His newly released single “Deserve” hit the numberone spot on iTunes recently.

Wu was born in 1990 in Guangzhou, China. He immigrated to Canada with his mom when he was 10 years old.

Ten winning banners were selected — by a volunteer judging panel and the public out of almost 200 entries this year — to beautify the city’s streetscapes.

“The annual Street Banner Contest provides residents an opportunity to become more involved with the beautification of their city,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

Richmond resident Eugene Hernandez, an amateur photographer, had three pictures

chosen – the first time one person has had three selected.

“I’m very excited,” said Hernandez.

“The best (thing) is going out and walking around, enjoying the city. It’s actually a lot different when you look at the world using photography.”

More than 1,200 street banners are produced for the city. Beginning April 2, last year’s banners will be available for purchase from the city yard at 5599 Lynas Lane.

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Businesses in Richmond have united to call for Premier John Horgan to include funding for a new acute care tower in the upcoming budget, to better serve the more than 100,000 daily workers in the city.

Led by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 102 local employers, who have nearly 12,000 workers, have signed a letter requesting the premier take action now.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Councillors Bill McNulty, Chak Au, Carol Day and Ken Johnston attended a chamber announcement Monday at Richmond Hospital, along with representatives of business owners, health professionals and the Richmond Hospital Foundation.

“We have heard the questions, ‘why the chamber, why is it a business issue, why do businesses care about this?’” said Rob Akimow, chamber chair.

“In fact, the matter of Richmond Hospital is a business issue.

Richmond has been a net importer of jobs. Every day, over 100,000 workers are employed here in Richmond (2016 Census). We are also home for YVR, which serves more than 24 million passengers annually. We all rely on care here.”

Dr. Richard Chan, an emergency physician at Richmond Hospital, said a new acute care tower is urgently needed to support a growing number of workers in the city.

“People can fall ill anytime and often it happens while they are at work. When care is needed, we are here to help,” said Chan.

He shared an example of a patient who was experiencing severe chest pain at work last week and sent to Richmond

Richmond City Council, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and many of its members have joined forces to petition the B.C. government to include a new tower at Richmond Hospital in the budget this month.

Hospital by his co-workers. He was later diagnosed with a heart attack and treated by doctors.

However, a chamber member said sometimes workers are not so fortunate to receive instant help here in Richmond and have to be sent to other cities.

“We employ 250 people. When you have that many people, unfortunately sometimes you need emergency service,” said Alman Ei-Ramly, chief strategy officer for ZE Power Group.

“If we are lucky, they get served right away. If we are unlucky, maybe they don’t. Unfortunately, that’s the truth about Richmond; sometimes we have to recommend people to go to other hospitals if they need quick service.”

Hospital tour reveals severe environment The Richmond News went on a tour of the hospital’s north tower to take a peek at the current medical environment.

The tour included shower rooms, a rehab room, a hospital ward and an operating room — all of them smaller than the standard size, which negatively affects patients’ experience in the hospital, according to Rich Dillon, director of client relations and risk management at Richmond Hospital.

For example, the shower room is so small that a wheelchair cannot go inside. As a consequence, Dillon said in many cases, people with disabilities have to be cleaned in bed.

Meanwhile, the operating room of 30 net sq.m. is half the recommended size of 60 sq. m., and has to host up to 10 people at the same time, he added.

Dillon also pointed out that, the current hospital rooms accommodating four patients are too crowded and lack infection control. They hope 80 per cent of the wards in the new tower will be single-occupancy rooms.

Japanese Uniqlo Home Depot hiring 108 in Richmond comes to town

Currently, there is only one Uniqlo store in Metro

“We opened our first store in the greater Vancouver area last fall and we received a great demand from customers for more stores,” said Yasuhiro Hayashi, chief op-

erating officer of Uniqlo Canada.

“This newest expansion demonstrates our commitment to bring LifeWear to more Canadians on the West Coast.”

Besides Metrotown, there are currently two other locations in Canada, both in Toronto.

Home Depot Canada is hiring 108 employees in Richmond to support the company’s busiest selling season — spring.

Available positions include full-time, part-time and seasonal associates.

“Right now, we have positions available in all our specialty, seasonal, and operations-based depart-

ments,” said Paul Berto, corporate communications director of Home Depot Canada.

“We look primarily for candidates that have a passion for great customer service.”

Berto said all new hires will work for its Richmond location.

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BU$INESS TV shows blamed for labour woes Restaurant group says kitchens are being portrayed as negative places to work teens from 16 to 24 represent 30 per cent of the workforce.

But there are more people retiring than people who enter the workforce,” said Scholefield.

said Scholefield.

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A B.C. restaurant group says TV shows portraying kitchen as a “negative and aggressive” place have contributed to the labour shortage in the industry, which is currently affecting Richmond.

The B.C. Restaurant & Food Services Association (BCRFA) conducted a six-month project to study labour shortages in restaurants in the metro Vancouver area and adaptive strategies.

One of the findings is that, TV shows like to make the kitchen look like a hostile workplace, which is misleading and discouraging for operators.

“When you watch TV, you see this person being yelled at, that person being told, ‘you lose; go, you are not on the show anymore.’ There is always something negative and very aggressive,” said Samantha Scholefield, BCRFA project manager.

But she said that’s usually not the case in reality.

“It actually requires a lot of teamwork in the restaurants.

Everyone has to work together to make sure you can seat all the people coming in the restaurant as soon as possible,”

“We want to make sure that we, as an industry in (metro) Vancouver, are telling stories that are actually happening in the kitchen.”

A survey conducted by the BCRFA shows 94 per cent of operators are looking for chefs and cooks and 76 per cent of operators want managers and dishwashers.

When you watch TV, you see this person being yelled at...there is always something negative.

SAMANTHA SCHOLEFIELD

Those are the three positions most in need in the restaurant industry.

Scholefield said wages are not the only challenge, as “many of the employees are already getting paid from $15 to mid $20 (per hour), because that’s what the market requires.”

Despite the unfavorable influence of TV shows, a number of other factors popped up during the research, such as demographic challenges.

“Young people are a big part of our restaurant industry;

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One thing the group will ask for from the B.C. goervnemnt is longer transit hours, and access to ride-sharing, if possible, according to Scholefield.

“The whole area is badly impacted... We need to make sure that there are more opportunities for people to travel early in the morning and late at night, within the region, for people to get to jobs,” she said.

Restaurant owners, meanwhile, need to work on benefits and scheduling to make the position more appealing to employees, according to Scholefield.

“For example, restaurants usually require long hours, but employers and staff can make an ‘averaging agreement,’ to schedule the employees to work 10 hours for four days instead of eight hours for five days,” said Scholefield.

She explained that employees scheduled eight hours per day usually end up working longer than that.

“That has worked very well for employees, because if you know it’s four days and you get three days off, that’s a nice opportunity to do something fun.”

Benefits for part-time workers, or opportunities for employees to receive education, should also be considered by employers, she added.

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Star of UFC opens new franchise Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

The third B.C. location of the new UFC GYM franchise was launched on Saturday in Richmond by one of the female stars of MMA. UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)’s No. 7-ranked straw-weight Michelle Waterson hosted a live Q&A, a cardio kickboxing class and a meet and greet with fans at the new facility on Westminster Highway, close to No. 2 Road.

Waterson, an American-born mom, is an MMA (mixed martial arts) champion, who has been a professional fighter since 2007, securing awards for the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship, Women’s MMA Atomweight of the Year and Fight of the Year Awards.

Increased popularity of fitness class based exercise in North America has, according to UFC GYM, caused a surge in demand for mixed-martial arts training.

UFC GYM is the first major brand extension of UFC. The Richmond facility boasts a full range of group fitness classes, one-on-one coaching, personal and group dynamic training and MMA-style youth programming.

UFC fighter Michelle Waterson was the star attraction at the opening of the UFC GYM on Westminster Highway on Saturday, where she hosted, among other things, a Q & A.

Cradle to podium for Jerome Games Mark Booth RICHMOND NEWS

The eighth edition of the Harry Jerome Indoor Games goes Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

This major legacy of the 2010 Olympic Games has provided an opportunity for young athletes to find their potential through the sport of track and field.

The Telus-sponsored event is also a chance for athletes of all ages to compete indoors in a world-class facility.

Some have literally grown up from young children to teenagers at the Olympic Oval and consider the Jerome Indoor Games to be a cradle to a podium opportunity.

A good example is Paul Fisher, now a Grade 12 student at Tupper Secondary in Vancouver. He has been a member of the Thunderbirds Track and Field Club throughout his running career.

He competed for the first time at the Jerome Indoor Games when he was 13 — setting

the meet record in the 600 metres (1:46.90).

Two years later, he was named the outstanding athlete in the U16 division. In 2016, he won the 600m (1:26.80) and followed it up with a new U18 record (1:25.94) in the same event last February.

Last spring, Fisher took his talents outdoors, winning the 400 metre hurdles at the B.C. high school championships and a bronze later on at the U18 Nationals. He also represented Canada at the Commonwealth Youth Championships in, Nassau, Bahamas, where he set his personal best of 54.35 in the 400m hurdles.

There will be many more stories like this as the Games return Feb. 3 to foster the next generation for the sport of track and field.

The competition gets underway at 10 a.m. and an action-packed day concludes with the awards ceremony at 5:15 p.m.

Age divisions include JD (9-13), Midget (14-15), Youth (16-17) and Open. Athletes will be competing in 300, 600, 1,000 and 1,500 running events, along with the race walk, and 4x200 relays. Off the track, there are the shot put and high jump events.

Thunderbirds’ running standout Paul Fisher has thrived at the Harry Jerome Indoor Games since he was 13.

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The Richmond club brought home four gold and three silver medals from the B.C. Wrestling sanctioned meet.

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Panther Cheer Athletics walked away with four top placings at the third annual Snowflake Cheer Championships held at the Richmond Olympic Oval this past weekend.

The Panthers took eight teams to the event and brought home four first place finishes and a Grand Championship banner for the senior level 4 squad. This is given to the highest score in their respective level across all age divi-

It was the Richmond club’s first competition after the Christmas holidays and the first in a series of competitions that will see teams heading to Abbotsford, Tacoma, and Portland over the next couple of months.

Owners Stephanie Kennedy and Dawn Silver, are incredibly proud of the grit and determination demonstrated by all the athletes in the weeks leading up to last weekend’s event.

“Hitting the competition mat in January is always a tough time in the season as our athletes are just coming back

from holidays and we are smack dab in the middle of a season where the flu rears its ugly head,” says Kennedy.

“It always brings the coaches such pride to see each of our teams come together and battle hard to hit new stunt combinations, perform new tumbling sequences and to wow the crowd with their outstanding performances. It is also so incredibly satisfying for the athletes and their coaches.” Silver adds.

While Panther Cheer shows excellence on the mat, they are also creating the leaders of tomorrow off of it.

Their recent philanthropic event “Panther Pups & Puddles walk for RAPS” was another huge success.

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Panther Cheer took eight teams to the Snowflake Championships at the Olympic Oval and left with four first place finishes.

The 5km walk raised $2,500 and had over 100 people participate, along with many, many dogs.

Kennedy and Silver credited the success to their team member, Taryn van den Boogaard (the technical director at PCA) who put in many hours working with RAPS to put on a first class event.

“We are so incredibly proud of the philanthropic endeavours our athletes participate in every year. It is our program-wide mission to develop our young athletes into the empathetic, caring and thoughtful leaders of the future.”

This weekend Panthers is hosting a free “Friends, Flips & Fun” event on Saturday at 11a.m. Pre-registration is required and can be done via email to Info@PantherCheerAthletics.com.

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ANDERSON, Richard “Dick” A Celebration of Life will be held for Richard “Dick” Anderson on Saturday, February 3rd. Please join us at 1:00pm at the Army & Navy Club in Steveston, 105-11900 No. 1 Road, Richmond, to share stories and remember Dick.

Thank you to the Palliative team at RGH. A special thank you to the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House for all their compassion and caring.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Towers Baptist Church, 10311 Albion Road, Richmond, BC on February 13, 2018 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House in Bonnie’s name would be greatly appreciated.

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We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Anne, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2018 at home in Richmond, BC, three months shy of her 98th birthday. Anne leaves behind her only daughter Judy (Carman), nieces Vicki Johnston and Dorothy (Jim) Smiley, nephew Bob (Deb) Hopcott and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Anne was predeceased by Lorne, her husband of 46 years, her only brother Jack, both of her parents, and her special friend Hubert.

Anne was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the second child of Edwin and Edith (Goodege) Sims, and the family moved to Vancouver when Anne was 9 years of age. Anne never lost her love for the big city, despite being a farmer’s wife and living out in the country for more than 40 years. Once the family farm in Delta was sold, Anne and Lorne moved to Richmond, and resided there for the remainder of both of their lives. Anne spent the last 10 years living in Courtyard Gardens, where she enjoyed retirement life at it’s best. Anne will be remembered for her great sense of humour, her love of knitting, of playing cards and games of all sorts, and for her many years of volunteer work in both Delta and Richmond. She made many friends throughout the years, and always had room in her heart for new ones. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of her life will take place at a future date.

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He was a Proud Canadian, a throwback to a bygone era, living a life governed by Integrity, High Moral Standards, Hard Work and Family. Born December 3, 1928 in Mannville Alberta, he “knocked around” at various jobs before entering the Aviation Industry with companies such as the famous “Flying Tigers” which took him to work sites in Los Angeles, Whitehorse and Gander, Newfoundland. It was in Gander he met and married Phyllis in 1957 before heading back to Edmonton where he started a long career with Pacific Western Airlines - a career that saw him relocate his young family to Richmond in 1965, and ended with a coveted position of Vice President.

Nothing mattered more to Charlie than family and he took great pains to make sure they were always well looked after, even when they became adults.

He considered himself very lucky his two kids and their families lived close by, and not a day went by when we would not visit or talk on the phone. Right up to the end, we constantly sought him out for guidance and support. Rarely does such an upstanding and caring individual pass this way, and for those of us who were lucky enough to have known him, his treasured memory will forever be in our hearts, and we shall always live by his shining example.

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All outstanding balances payable to AMJ Campbell Van Lines, Delta, B.C. PRIVATE BILL APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented by Canadian Chinese School of Theology Vancouver Society of Richmond, British Columbia, through its agent, Kevin L. Boonstra of Kuhn LLP, legal counsel, to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia at its next legislative session, to pass a bill to continue it as the Canadian Chinese School of Theology Vancouver and to allow it to grant theological degrees within the Province of British Columbia.

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LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE

LARGE ORANGES

RED DELICIOUS APPLES

Product of CALIFORNIA ($2.18KG)

99¢

59¢

lb.

SIU CHOY

ASPARAGUS TIPS

ROMA TOMATOES

Product of MEXICO ($4.38KG)

69¢

1

Product of MEXICO ($1.52KG)

69¢

$ 99

lb.

lb.

z

MEAT 5.92KG ............................................

PORK SIDE RIBS WHOLE 6.58KG ............................................

2

$ 69

10.98KG..........................................

/lb.

2

EGG NOODLE & PASTA

4

$ 99

2

EVAPORATED MILK

370ML ................................................

McVITIES /lb.

79¢

lb.

DELI

$ 99

PACIFIC /lb.

LARGE TARO ROOT

GROCERY EAT WHOLESOME

1

$ 99

2

FREYBE ea.

ea.

400G ..................................................

ea.

1

$ 09

HONEY HAM

100G ..................................................

FREYBE

$ 99

DIGESTIVES

5

$ 00

Product of MEXICO ($1.74KG)

lb.

500G .................................................

$ 99

CHICKEN WINGLET

2 for

lb.

Product of CALIFORNIA ($1.52KG)

PORK SHANK MEAT

ORGANIC LEMONS

(1 LB) Product of CALIFORNIA

Product of WASHINGTON ($1.30KG)

LYONER SAUSAGE

99¢

SWISS CHEESE

$ 89

100G ..................................................

100G ..................................................

1

BAKERY RED BEAN SWISS ROLL 600G .....................

4

$ 99

RAISIN BUN ea.

450G ..........................

2

$ 08

CARROT LOAF ea.

450G ....................

3

$ 00

ea.

ALMOND SQUARE

85¢

2"x2".......................

ea.

Valid Thursday February 1st - Sunday, February 4th 2018 while quantities last.

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GUNG HEY FAT CHOI! GINGER WISHES EVERYONE HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR

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GINGER INDIAN CUISINE Bob Singh, owner of Ginger Indian Cuisine, uses his super powers to serve up fresh, fun food All-natural, homestyle cooking with a little bit of “POW” – that’s what you’ll find at both locations of Ginger Indian Cuisine in Richmond.

We continue to proudly welcome you with carefully prepared authentic Indian food emphasizing sophisticated flavours and fresh quality ingredients.

Menus at both our comfortable locations feature palate pleasing options for everyone. We are happy to help you choose from an extensive selection including appetizers, wraps, meat dishes, seafood dishes, vegetable dishes, grilled items, rice, breads plus lunch and dinner combos from $9.95.

Join us to dine or call ahead for take-out or catering.

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR AT GINGER! ENJOY

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Minimum food purchase $30 with this ad.

Offer ends February 28, 2018

TWO RICHMOND LOCATIONS 140-3031 Beckman Place

604-370-1200

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The management of Ginger Indian Cuisine wishes you a very happy lunar new year and thanks our valued customers for strong support in 2017 which saw us open our newest and larger licensed location at Garden City Shopping Centre. Thank you also for your ongoing warm thoughts sharing positive feedback on our ambience, service and flavours.

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“After you eat, you feel good, not heavy. You feel fresh the next day,” BOB SINGH, OWNER

Owner Bob Singh takes pride in the fact that his food contains no added colour or preservatives. In fact, many people ask him why some of his traditional Indian dishes – such as spinach paneer or tandoori chicken – aren’t deep green or red. That’s because he refuses to add dyes to his food. His priority is serving healthy Indian fare that everyone can enjoy each day, not just on special occasions. He also limits the use of extra fats and oil.

“After you eat, you feel good, not heavy.

You feel fresh the next day,” he says of his restaurant food. “Why would you eat something that is not good for you?”

He says he only has about 15 items on the menu because he wants to control the quality and freshness of the dishes.

And he puts his beliefs where his belly is.

“I eat at my restaurants every day,” he says, adding customers won’t ever be served previously frozen fare.

“I don’t have any eggplant or okra dishes because they have to be frozen all the time. You cannot make them to order,” Singh explains. “I want to control the

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food quality and I only serve made-toorder meals.”

With two locations in Richmond, Singh makes it easy to satisfy your tikka masala cravings.

In addition to the usual authentic Indian staples – chicken vindaloo, fish tikka, korma, samosas, and fresh naan and roti – the menu also features food with a little more oomph.

Check out Dishoom Pakora, which comes with the explanation: “Dishoom in Indian is equivalent to Superman’s POW.” The dish is an homage to Singh’s mom, who prepares the classic Indian snack in a unique way.

Once the pakora comes out of the deepfryer, you “punch” it down, Singh says.

Then it’s piled high with savoury toppings, such as cabbage, red peppers, chopped onions, tomatoes, yogurt and cilantro.

“I watched my mom cook like this in India and this is how I cooked it for the first time,” Singh says.

For a fun beverage, try a Masala Up – special masala with a hint of lemon in the classic soda pop, 7Up. Ginger Indian Cuisine has two locations, #140-3031 Beckman Place and #490-9100 Blundell Road.

Learn more on @gingerindiancuisine

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Richmond-This is your place for: Great Westcoast Casual Food from our inspired chef Daryl Ponech, Entertainment, Specials, Sports, & Two river views.

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EVERY Saturday January Through April

6 oz. New York Steak

8.95

Souvlaki & Prawns

11.95

rice, potatoes, green salad & garlic toast

TUESDAY:

Sauteed Garlic Prawns

8.95

Salmon & Prawns

11.95

Chicken Souvlaki

8.95

Salmon & Prawns

11.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

8.95

Souvlaki & Prawns

11.95

rice, potatoes, green salad & garlic toast

: WEDNESDAY

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rice, potatoes, caesar salad & pita bread

rice, potatoes, green salad & garlic toast

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Since 1962

Fish Croquets Panko crusted Vietnamese style with Nuoc cham or Beef Carpaccio AAA filet Mignon, baby arugula, fried capers, shaved parmigiana, truffle aioli or Prawn and Scallop Ceviche Citrus cured, red peppers, cilantro, chili pepper, house fried tortilla or Seafood Chowder New England

ENTRÉE Seafood Pasta Prawn, halibut, pacific shrimp in a pesto cream or Red Snapper Prawns, shrimp in a New Orleans cream sause or Pork Roulade Pork tenderloin stuffed with crab, shrimp and asparagus.

Served with Madagascar sauce or Osso Bucco Slowly braised lamb shank with red wine, roasted garlic demi glaze and pearl onions

Drink Specials $ 4 50 MON. & TUE. Caesar

WED. & THUR. L. I. Iced Tea

DESSERT

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Mon. to Thur. • Draft Beer • Sapporo • 1516 • Honey Brown

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No. 2 Road at Blundell (next to Safeway)

3580 No. 3 Road | 604.276.9222 Part of

Chicken Souvlaki rice, potatoes, caesar salad & pita bread Chicken Strips caesar salad & garlic toast Chicken Wrap rice & caesar salad Cheese Burger caesar salad Daily Soup & Caesar Salad Daily Soup & B.L.T. Sandwich Fettuccine Alfredo garlic toast Curry Penne garlic toast Spicy Tomato Linguine garlic toast

Mon.-Thur. (Except Holidays). Must purchase one beverage.

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THE RICKY’S GROUP OF FAMILY-STYLE RESTAURANTS with more than 80 restaurants across Canada

TAKE OUT WELCOME

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Three Course Dine Out Menu

Mon.- Fri. (Except Holidays). Must purchase one beverage.

Breakfast

#101 -9191 Bentley Street, Richmond-(Road Access Via Vancouver Only)

With minimum purchase of $14.99 after 5pm

9 Lunch Specials $5 95

TAKE OUT WELCOME

Sunday - Mouthwatering Prime Rib Dinner $15.95, Monday Cod Fish & Chips $10.50 (1 piece) -$14.50 (2 pieces), Tuesday - 2 for 1 Appetizers, Wednesday - The BEST Wing Night Our Great Wings are only 59 Cents each, Thursday - Famous Milltown Burger and Beer only $15

SAME GREAT SERVICE! SAME FRIENDLY SMILES.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018

2017

40

Celebrating

Years

of fine dining

• Best Fine Dining • Best Restaurant Ambience • Best Clam Chowder • Best Seafood Restaurant

Chocolate Mousse Bailey’s and Kahula infused or Homemade No Churn Ice Cram Daily feature

$

40

per person

Reservations: 604.271.5252

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