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Can’t say we’re seeing the most compassionate side of Richmond right now.

The proposal to build a temporary, 40-unit complex to house the homeless, or people who are at risk of being homeless, is hardly being greeted by the Welcome Wagon.

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In fact, around 600 people turned up at an information session about the project. Some, I’m sure, genuinely wanted to learn about the proposal. But the vast majority were there to make their opposition known.

When our reporter contacted one of the protest organizers online for a picture Sunday afternoon, we were astonished to see a couple hundred people show up. Meanwhile, the mayor and councillors have been flooded with letters and petitions. (Actually, it’s one letter printed thousands of times and signed by, we’re told, about 300 people.)

In it, residents say they fear for their safety, their property values, their luxury cars and their dogs. (The proposed site is an open space which is currently being used as a dog park.)

Just to be sure councillors get the message, at the top right corner of the page they’ve stamped a logo “2018 Richmond Election.” In other words, any civic politician who doesn’t heed the pressure will feel a chill at the polls at election time this October.

So what do we make of all this?

Frankly, I find it a bit nauseating. The fact people can be so self-involved and void of compassion is truly disturbing. Fussing about one’s luxury car and having to find another place to walk your dog, at the expense of providing vulnerable people with a roof over their heads is well … where to begin?

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That said, I’m trying to see it from their perspective. I also want to live in a safe neighbourhood, but here’s a crazy thought: maybe the poor do, too. Living on the street is hardly that. Besides, if you don’t want to live next to criminals, how about rallying against tax evasion and money laundering.

That’s where the big money is in Richmond.

But what we really need to get our minds around is the fact we are all much safer when everyone is adequately housed.

It’s this concept advocates of the housing project are trying to make known, but the sticking point is that little logo.

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I’m confident our mayor and council would like to see homeless people housed, but they know the power of a well-organized group that can get its people out on election day.

It’s going to be interesting to see where each of them comes down. They’ve all talked about the need to address homelessness and affordable housing, but can they walk the talk or will they give us the old, “The homeless should be housed, just not here.”

Regardless how the debate plays out, what will not help is turning this into an issue of culture and race — as has already been done by Coun. Harold Steves when he tweeted something about this being an example of a “culture clash.”

There are residents from all backgrounds on all sides here.

To focus on ethnicity just fuels more of the us-and-them thinking that has created this backlash in the first place.

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Do you support housing homeless people on Elmbridge Way?

James Huo STOCK TRADER

I think I would. I don’t think there’s any other place for homeless people. I think this is a good way to allow them to have a place to just live. Sometimes the weather can be extreme. And since they actually have an address now, it could be easier for them to get jobs. That can benefit the city.

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It’s good for helping out the poor people. It’s a good idea. The problem is the property is in the wrong location. There are two big high-rise buildings there. Some of them are more than one million [dollars]. People say all the poor people bring crime — I don’t think so. But one thing, it’s the wrong location.

I think every city needs a shelter for homeless people but the location they chose is a bad idea, I think.

They could have chosen a better place. Of course homeless people need help and it doesn’t mean we don’t like to help them, it just means it’s the wrong location at the wrong time.

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Without knowing the specifics, I would give it a gentle yes. In general, I support an increase in social housing and affordable housing in the Lower Mainland — it’s wildly unaffordable and there are a lot of people who need it.

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I’m in favour of it. Richmond needs more of this type of development; there’s just a lot of homeless people here. Working the graveyard shift (at a nearby hotel) I notice a lot of homeless people in the area; there’s just not enough shelters...I wouldn’t say that it will contribute [to more crime].

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Dear Editor, Re: “Residents chip in over homeless housing,” News, March 1.

According to the response seen last Wednesday at the Brighouse library there was more than a little interest over the news sprung on us by our city council of 40 rooms for the homeless situated next door to a liquor store, pub, hotels and a well-ordered neighbourhood. Maybe some good reason for raised emotions and a lot of questions?

Richmond city council, maybe, just maybe, could have done some surveys before telling good citizens this is what, when and where this controversial place will launch its efforts to house the homeless.

I don’t think Richmond is to resemble Russia or North Korea in handing surprises to citizens who have elected them regarding weighty social impacting issues.

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Having said this, we know mistakes can be made in rushing ahead without proper consultation and process. However, when recognized, let’s apologize, slow down and follow a path of due diligence. This we would hope for from a council seeking re-election.

Most of our citizens reacting are not saying no to helping the homeless. Rather our fine taxpayers and socially-conscious citizens are wanting to see all the options explored. One short emergency shot at it in our library will not achieve that.

I appeal to out mayor and council to take a step back, listen and gather all the wisdom needed to do what needs to be done to achieve care for the homeless as well as those responsible citizen who make Richmond a great community.

Timothy Osiowy Richmond

Homes will benefit us all Dear Editor, Re: “Residents chip in over homeless housing,” News, March 1.

It saddened me to read the reaction of some residents to the proposed homeless housing project.

How can people who have so much material wealth have so little human kindness?

Why do the privileged residents fear that their children and women would become targets if underprivileged people lived nearby?

Children don’t instinctively fear or feel contempt for others. They learn that from adults. If children are to grow up socially responsible and free of prejudice, the best way is to let them grow up with people from diverse backgrounds.

Maybe we’d all benefit from a homeless housing project in our neighbourhood.

Sabine Eiche Richmond

Taxes paid for ritzy hood Dear Editor, Re: “Residents chip in over homeless housing,” News, March 1.

I support modular housing for the homeless and congratulate our mayor and council on this initiative. Few choose to be homeless; there is a story behind every face. Modern society produces great inequality. Not everyone enjoys the same opportunities. Abandoning those who are marginalized diminishes all of us.

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The proposed site adjacent to the ICBC Claim Centre is centrally located and close to public transportation.

And it has history on its side. It is one of the few remaining vacant parcels of the original Brighouse Industrial Estates, a vast track of land bought for public purposes by a far-sighted city council many years ago. Those estates comprised most of the land from No. 3 Road west to No. 2 Road and from Granville Ave. north to the Middle Arm.

Over many years, that purchase has delivered untold dividends in public benefits enriching the lives of all of us. Numerous public facilities, Richmond City Hall, Richmond Hospital, the Oval, to name a few, are situated on the former Brighouse Industrial Estates purchased for just $1.45 million in 1962. Is it not entirely appropriate that the homeless should also benefit from this public treasure?

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Some have expressed their concern about large homes that have recently been built or are under construction, and we shared their concern.

That is why just six months ago, the Richmond Farmland Owners’ Association worked with city council, pioneer farming families and local community groups to create new policies regarding house sizes on our farmland. These new “Made in Richmond” regulations were evidence-based, pragmatic, and practical, assuring that

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The family talk that needs to happen

In B.C., especially in the Lower Mainland, the price of real estate in the last 20 years has reached the highest ever levels. I think that the effects of that are not yet fully known and won’t be for some time yet. But one of the effects is that the Estate of any homeowner has in recent years become far more valuable. Arguably, it’s a blessing and a curse for the family.

Every family, in my opinion, is different. There are blended families, single-parent families, same-sex couple families, traditional nuclear families and surely more kinds. Some couples are childless, others have one child, still others have several. So, by necessity, Estate plans have to be tailored as well.

But whatever your plan might be, informal or formal, it is my view that children should, unless it is really impracticable, be informed to some degree what the plan is. This is especially so if the plan does not involve an equal distribution of the assets to all the children. The implications of not discussing an Estate plan can be far-reaching, and are probably unpredictable. One outcome could be litigation.

An article published late last year in the Vancouver Sun suggested, in part, that an outside expert could be helpful for some families in this important effort. Some discussion of an Estate plan could go so far as to keep a family intact in its next generation. Keep it in mind.

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farming in Richmond would continue for generations to come.

The new rules mean that on properties of up to 0.5 acres in size, homes of up to 5,382 sq.ft. may be built.

On properties sized greater than 0.75 acres, the maximum home size cannot exceed 10,763 sq.ft.

Under the modified regulations, there has been a 32 per cent reduction in home size.

This is clear evidence that the current bylaws are working. Now, barely six months after this updated policy came into effect, we are finding ourselves once again being targeting by individuals who unfortunately do not understand our farming community.

As Richmond farmers, we do not support the construction of mega mansions on our farmlands. The new rules we worked to create with Richmond City Council will ensure the preservation of our farms and the Richmond farming community for generations to come.

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The Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 9832 received 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings on Monday, February 26, 2018, and will be considered for adoption at the Monday, March 26, 2018 Regular Council meeting.

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Guo mind-boggling International Women's Day 2018 Dear Editor,

Re: “Probed lawyer considers mayoral bid,” News, March 1.

I read about Ms. Hong Guo proclaiming a possible

mayor’s bid in the October election. How absolutely bizarre. A 20-year lawyer (still under investigation for a very serious transgression) who understands so little about governance and

Pumped up Dear Editor, One day, I’ll be able to ride my bicycle from Steveston all the way to YVR without having to mix it up with cars and trucks.

The Railway Greenway, No. 2 Rd. bridge and recent multiple-use pathways on Sea Island have been fantastic additions to Richmond’s infrastructure, but are being hamstrung by a major delay in the upgrading of the No.2 Rd. pump station, which acts as the connection that’ll make a south/

north route work.

When this project will be complete is anyone’s guess. The original completion date expired a year ago and it doesn’t look like it’s going to be finished anytime soon.

I’m hoping access to the West Dyke from the bridge will be open by summer. By that time the six month project will have taken two years to finish but at least it will be done.

Brad Kilburn Steveston

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Share speed humps Dear Editor, Re: “Humps coming to River Rd.?” Letters, News, March 1.

If Trudy feels there would be too many speed bumps on River Road, perhaps the city could allocate eight or 10 of them to slow down the idiots on Seafair Drive between Blundell and Francis.

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Driver’s lucky escape on ‘Misery Mile’

Family of dead cyclist appeals to AG for justice

A driver had a lucky escape on Richmond’s so-called “Misery Mile” last week after his car spun off River Road and into the Fraser River.

Just before 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, Richmond RCMP were called to the 22000 block of River Road — close to its intersection with Westminster Highway in east Richmond — for a report of a vehicle in the river.

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According to police, a green, late 1990s model Honda was discovered partially submerged in the water.

The family of a 33-yearold man killed after a car smashed head-on into his cycling group in east Richmond is appealing to B.C.’s Attorney General for “justice to be served.”

The driver, a 31-year old Delta man, escaped from the vehicle and, reportedly, sustained only minor injuries.

Speed is being considered as a factor in this incident. It’s alleged the driver lost control of his car while overtaking another vehicle on a stretch of road which has seen more than its fair share of tragedy over the last few years.

Brad Dean’s parents, Tom and Lianne, officially reached out to AG, David Eby, last week, asking him to reconsider Crown Counsel’s decision late last year to only charge Michael Wing Sing Fan with driving with undue care and attention after his car allegedly collided with Dean and his group in November 2016.

Last year, the Richmond News reported how, in the last, eastern-most mile of River Road alone, there have been six, driving-related deaths from 2013 to 2017.

As such, the area has received enhanced police education and enforcement recently, with 35 speeding tickets being handed out over four operational days.

Contrary to what local residents wanted, the City of Richmond had planned this spring to install 20 speed humps in the area in a bid to alleviate major safety issues.

However, local residents have continued to pile pressure on Richmond city council and at a recent city council committee, it was decided changes to the road would be delayed until at least the end of the summer.

As such, Fan, who was 19 at the time of the fatal

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“And we’re trying to get the police to re-open the case, but it’s not that simple.”

Tom Dean (left) has appealed to B.C.’s Attorney General for justice over the death of his son, Brad (right). crash, would, if pleading guilty, face a maximum fine of $2,000, a prohibition from driving or six months in prison.

The Dean family, including Brad’s wife, Adele, feel Fan should face the more serious, criminal charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

Fan, who has yet to appear personally in court and has yet to plea, was scheduled to appear in Richmond Provincial Court last week.

However, he is expected to enter a guilty plea in a subsequent appearance, possibly in May. “We were just waiting to

see what charges would be laid and how it was going to play out,” said Tom Dean, when asked why the family waited until now to approach the AG. “And there has been absolutely no charges to speak of or justice here, so that’s why. We hired a private investigator to look into this case and we also have, through our lawyers, discovered case law from Manitoba (which would support criminal charges).

“From our point of view, this is ridiculous and we simply have to push this harder and harder and we will keep pushing.

“We had lawyers on this early, and we tried to go

Outside the courthouse last December, Brad’s mom, Lianne, said she got the impression that the justice system in the province can’t cope.

“I do believe the system is overwhelmed and (Crown are) looking for the easiest conviction,” said Lianne at the time, holding a picture of her son and trying to hold back her tears.

Several fellow cyclists in Brad’s group that day were seriously injured and their lives have been severely impacted as a result.

The tragic accident happened on a Sunday morning as Brad’s group, cycling east, collided with Fan and his car, who was heading in the opposite direction, near a bend on the most eastern section of River Road, close to where it intersects with Westminster Highway.

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Notice of 2018 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Meeting The meeting of the 2018 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is scheduled as follows: 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Anderson Room, City Hall (2nd floor) 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC AFFECTED AREA: North Side Donald Road from and including 6991 Donald Road to and including 7480 Grandy Road and South Side Donald Road from Gilbert Road to and including 6760 Donald Road The purpose of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is to review the taxable foot frontages established by the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, in the frontage tax assessment roll for those properties noted above and where various local improvements have been installed. The affected property owners will receive further information by mail.

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ANAF 284 shuts down Search goes on ture its clubhouse operation.

Graeme Wood

News of the closure appeared to spread fast as the clubhouse, a licensed pub, was packed Sunday night with meat draw participants.

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The death knell of a bastion of Richmond memories spanning decades has sounded.

Suzanne and Allan Yochim joined friends, Ralph Howard and Roger Doucet, at one table for a last pint.

ANAF 284 Steveston has abruptly closed its doors following an internal investigation of its finances.

Tom Brander, president of Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 284, told the Richmond News the closure is related to “cash flow” but wouldn’t provide further details.

Brander, who isn’t ruling out a reopening, announced the closure Sunday on the ANAF 284 Facebook page.

“Based on the information that we have obtained in the last few weeks and with the circumstances confirmed by our investigation, I, and the executive, have decided to close the club effective Monday, March 5, 2018,” said Brander.

“I believe that this is in the best interest of the club’s future, allowing for time to completely restructure. We will advise the membership shortly of a special meeting in a future email.

I and my executive would like to thank you in advance for your support in the past,

Good times at ANAF in Steveston, before the club ran into money troubles again. File photo your patience during this time, and your continued support as we address all of our club’s outstanding issues.”

It wasn’t long ago that ANAF 284 went cap-in-hand to Richmond City Hall to ask for a property tax exemption, which never materialized.

Then, in late 2014, the club was scheduled to close due to financial problems.

The News understands ANAF has outstanding loans in excess of $150,000.

According to B.C. ANAVETS Dominion Command secretary treasurer Ruby Mein, the command was surprised to hear of the closure as well. Mein said command president Sharon Goshko would be meeting with ANAF 284 on Tuesday.

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ANAF 284 appears to have no liquid assets from which it can tap.

According to past secretary Sharon Boyce, ANAF 284 previously sold a portion of its No. 1 Road property to keep afloat, then it stratified its property, resulting in the 2009 re-development of the one-story clubhouse into a new clubhouse and 144-unit seniors’ housing facility, the Maple Residences.

Because of a 60-year lease agreement between the Maple Residences and ANAF 284’s holding company, ANAF 284 does not have a mortgage for the new clubhouse.

But despite the savings, Boyce said mismanagement has led to the current situation. She noted it has already borrowed money to restruc-

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Howard and Doucet both agreed that it was the Super Bowl parties that were the most memorable.

Suzanne cited the old dances while Allan spoke highly of the frequent live bands, including Elvis impersonators.

The ANAF clubhouse operated as members-only. As such, doors to the clubhouse remain locked and the public (non-members) was generally barred from enjoying the many large screen TVs, snooker tables, dartboards and dance floor.

ANAF 284 has played a vital role in supporting local veterans since its inception in 1946.

for missing man Richmond Mounties are still seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Richmond resident.

Colin Mooney, 48, was last seen on Feb. 19, 2018 around 5 a.m. in the area of Westminster Highway and Lynas Lane.

He is described as a Caucasian male, nearly six feet tall with brown hair and blue eyes.

Colin Mooney went missing Feb. 19

He may be wearing a black puffy jacket, dark pants and running shoes. Mooney is an avid cyclist.

In an appeal to Mooney, Cpl. Dennis Hwang, of the Richmond RCMP, said last week that “Family, coworkers, and police are very concerned and worried about your safety and well-being...please make contact with them to let them know you are safe.”

Anyone with information on Mooney’s whereabouts is urged to contact their local police.

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single-family home, the principal residence of the homeowner, 500 metres away from existing bed and breakfasts and to not have more than three rooms rented at a time, with a maximum of two guests per room. Bed and breakfasts are not permitted in homes that have secondary suites or suites with separate cooking facilities.

fellow residents and activists, Kelly Greene and Jack Trovato. Schneider found the guesthouse on a Facebook community group and presented it to council.

Alyse Kotyk RICHMOND NEWS

One more mega home operating as a hotel on Richmond’s agricultural land is getting attention after a council meeting last week.

Operating on Steveston Highway, near No. 3 Road, the “Richmond Fancy Guesthouse” boasts rooms with “individual climate control, an in-room safe, pay TV, a wardrobe and high ceiling for a comfortable stay in Richmond. Bedroom facilities include pillowtop mattresses, down comforters and down pillows,” according to a post on Booked.net.

Richmond resident Judie Schneider was at the Feb. 26 council meeting to deliver a petition to limit home sizes on the city’s ALR with

“I saw it, and right away I thought ‘what’s going on with this house,’” Schneider told the Richmond News. “It doesn’t look like a house. It looks like a hotel.”

Schneider said that while the house does have a building permit and was allowed to be that size, its operation as a hotel is problematic.

This giant home was found listed as a hotel online.

“What’s happening is people are justifying the need for these homes by saying that they’re large families,” Schneider said.

to farm that small tract of land. And yet, the city gave them the permit.”

“You couldn’t possibly need that many family members working on the land or that many farm workers hired and living with you

According to city bylaws, short term rentals are permissible with a bed and breakfast license. To qualify, the rental must be a

Schneider said city staff are now taking a look at the property to see if it is being run legally.

“These houses . . . are taking away the rental stock and we’re having a housing crisis right now,” she said.

“I would like these to be an example to city council that this is exactly why we cannot have these large homes allowed because this is what they turn into.”

RCD calls for disabled ride-hailing access With ongoing discussions regading ride-sharing in the province, Richmond Centre for Disability is calling for equal access to services.

According to an Abacus Data poll, 64 per cent of Greater Vancouver residents “strongly support” or “support” Uber and Lyft services coming to B.C. However, Ella Huang, RCD’s executive director, said the needs of all residents should be considered with such a service.

“From our perspective, we welcome services to citizens in Richmond, but we are very concerned that these services must be equally accessible to everyone, people with disabilities included,” Huang told Richmond News.

“Right now you can call the taxi companies and they send an accessible vehicle.”

Currently, taxi employees receive training on how to assist passengers with disabilities, how to tie down wheelchairs and how to ensure all the mechanics of the vehicle are up to date and working properly.

Huang said she wants to know if drivers of ride-hailing services will be similarly trained.

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B.C’s all-party committee tasked with discussing ride-hailing services also highlighted accessibility as one of its five key areas of concern when it released its list of recommendations last month.

Some of its recommendations to promote accessibility amongst ridesharing companies included implementing a levy for companies that do not offer accessible trips, which could be used to enhance other accessible services companies. Another recommendation stated ride-hailing companies should provide an “accessible trip bonus” to drivers of accessible vehicles as a way of acknowledging the extra time and costs required to provide accessible services.

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The volume of awards, certificates, commendations and photos with dignitaries and politicians being poured onto the desk was a little window into the influential life led by Lois Carson Boyce.

Sifting through the colourful collection at the Richmond News’ office, two of Carson Boyce’s proud daughters, Carol and Margaret Boyce, spoke highly of their mom – one of Richmond’s and Canada’s most decorated volunteers, who passed away peacefully Feb. 27, aged 99.

According to her daughters, Carson Boyce never had a bad word to say about anyone and sacrificed most of her free time throughout her life to helping others.

“I never heard her swearing once and never remember her drinking,” said Carol.

“She was all about ‘if you don’t have a good word to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.’”

As a child, Margaret remembers all the family picking up garbage off the street and off the beach, something she still does today.

“This was all because of her. That’s the way we were brought up.

around 1959, there was “a lot of rezoning going on in Richmond and in the ‘60s, there was a bit of a building boom.

“So much so, that the city wanted to start dumping raw sewage into the south arm of the Fraser River.

“So Lois got a group of us gathered into her kitchen, in 1967 I think. She was concerned about this raw sewage going into the river.

“And in 1968, we officially formed the Richmond Anti-Pollution Association (RAPA), the first environmental group in Canada. Lois was the chair and I was the vice-chair.”

Steves, who was a science teacher at Blundell School at the time, said RAPA organized a campaign and got about 10,000 signatures, about a quarter of Richmond’s population at the time.

“She was all about no pesticides and always organic. Integrity and family values were important for her. She would do without so that other people could have a better life; she volunteered her entire life to help other people.”

“We went to the city and demanded Richmond get a sewage plant. The city ignored it at the time,” Steves recalled.

Indeed, Carson Boyce’s passion for caring for her community and beyond was out there for all to see for many years on the front of her car – a “NO NUKE” licence plate.

In December that same year, 1968, Steves, with the support of Carson Boyce, ran for city council under the RAPA banner.

“She had that for many, many years; it typified mom,” added Margaret. “Everyone knew who it belonged to; she was really proud of her licence plate, which was actually stolen one time.”

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mong her seemingly endless list of accolades, Carson Boyce was responsible for the birth of a political career in none other than Richmond’s own Harold Steves.

According to Steves — Richmond’s veteran city councillor and former NDP MLA —

“What we didn’t realize at the time was that, if we’d done it correctly, via a referendum, we would likely have got it.”

“The local NDP weren’t too happy at the time. I got elected. I actually topped the poll.

So was Lois responsible for me entering politics? She sure was!”

Of her personality, Steves said Carson Boyce wasn’t “what they would call an activist today. She was simply concerned about the dumping of sewage damaging the river.

“We were a very calm, conservative organization. We were conservationists, not environmentalists; they hadn’t been invented yet!”

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Over the decades, Carson Boyce’s volunteering took her to the likes of Russia and Stockholm, representing The United Church of Canada to battle global environmental issues.

Indeed, the list of organizations she either founded or put her shoulder to are too many to mention.

She was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Air Force and served in World War II, before dedicating about 50 years of her life to activism and volunteering in envi12 ronmental, social and senior issues.

City of Richmond

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Child Care Development Advisory Committee, Seniors Advisory Committee and Sister City Advisory Committee Richmond City Council wishes to fill the following vacancies: Child Care Development Advisory Committee (1 opening): Candidates for this 2-year volunteer appointment must have an interest in child care issues and ideally possess experience and/or a degree in the field of early childhood education, an understanding of supported child development, be a practising early childhood educator or an administrator of child care programs in Richmond.

Seniors Advisory Committee (2 openings): Candidates for this 2-year volunteer appointment must have an interest in seniors’ issues, past experience and/or a background working with seniors in any capacity.

Volunteers are required to attend daytime weekday meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Sister City Advisory Committee (2 openings): Candidates for this 2-year volunteer appointment must have an interest in meaningful cultural connections and global community. Volunteers are required to attend daytime weekday meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month.

Persons interested in serving on these Advisory Bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a resume, to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office no later than Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Please visit our website at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/boards/advisory to view additional information on the respective committees/boards/commissions: 1. The purpose or mandate; 2. Terms of Reference (if applicable); and 3. Staff Liaison contact information.

Application forms can also be obtained at the Information Desk, Main Floor, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, or on the City website at www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/boards/advisory City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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One of her proudest accomplishments was starting a cable TV show called Pressure Point, which became one of the longest running community TV shows in Canadian TV history.

Her most recent involvements were Richmond’s City Centre Community Association and Safe Communities Alliance, both which benefited local senior’s health care.

For her continued community service over the decades, Carson Boyce was awarded the prestigious Golden Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada.

And, being of proud, Scottish descent, she was an active member of the Sinclair Clan of Canada and performed in Scottish country dancing.

Fast forwarding to her achievements later in life, Carson Boyce was given the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award in 1998, a Volunteer Richmond, Volunteers Are Stars Award in 2006 and an Ethel Tibbits award — in recognition for her contributions as a Richmond Pioneer — in 2010.

Her final gift to society was the donation of her body to the medical department at UBC for research. According to her daughters, Carson Boyce’s body was accepted because of her health and longevity.

A celebration of life has been planned for Carson Boyce on April 21 at 1 p.m. at South Arm United Church.

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Notice of Public Hearing

City of Richmond

Monday, March 19, 2018 - 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000 AND 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9813 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9814 (RZ 16-737146) Location/s:

4360 Garry Street

Applicant/s:

Steveston Buddhist Temple

3.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 18-798524) Location/s:

5400 Minoru Boulevard

Applicant/s:

Openroad Auto Group Ltd.

Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit to be issued for property at 5400 Minoru Boulevard, to allow Vehicle Sale/ Rental as a permitted use for a period of three years from the date of issuance.

Purpose: Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment: To amend the 2041 Official Community Plan Land Use Map to Schedule 1 of the Official Community Plan to re-designate the south portion of 4360 Garry Street from Community Institutional to Apartment Residential.

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, 604-276-4092, Planning and Development Division

To amend the Steveston Area Plan Land Use Map to Schedule 2.4 of the Steveston Area Plan to redesignate the south portion of 4360 Garry Street from Institutional to Multiple Family.

Bylaw TU 18-798524

# -% *?$3"' If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. # +3 >?" ,=>% 2"4@=>"' Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are E3E$PECP, >N 8&, 6$8L .,C:$8, E8 &88=QFF222G<$A&O>N?G ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2018.htm # /> ,=>% 9688' Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 9, 2018 and ending March 19, 2018, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment: To create the “Assembly and Congregate Housing – Garry Street (Steveston) (ZR12)” zoning district and rezone 4360 Garry Street from “Assembly (ASY)” to “Assembly and Congregate Housing – Garry Street (Steveston) (ZR12)”, to permit development of a congregate housing facility and retention of the existing temple.

# -% &67 $! .6=8' Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 9, 2018 and ending March 19, 2018.

City Contact: Kevin Eng, 604-247-4626, Planning and Development Division

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

Bylaw 9813/9814

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAWS 9799, 9801, 9802, 9804, 9805, 9806, 9807, 9808, 9809, 9810, 9811 Location/s:

2.

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9828 (RZ 16-721172) Location/s:

5220/5240 Merganser Drive

Applicant/s:

0983101 B.C. Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided into two single-family lots, with vehicle access from Merganser Drive City Contact: Steven De Sousa, 604-204-8529, Planning and Development Division Bylaw 9828

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Purpose: To establish underlying zoning for 11 sites developed under Land Use Contracts 001, 025, 051, 073, 096, 104, 115, 119, 131, 138, 158 in the south portion of the City Centre. The existing Land Use Contracts will remain effective and will continue to govern the use and development of the affected properties until their termination date of June 30, 2024, as established in the Local Government Act. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division

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After the RCMP confirmed that last Wednesday’s alleged assault at the Richmond Public Library was unrelated to the homeless housing project open house, public attention is shifting back to the controversial project itself.

Last month, the City of Richmond announced plans to contribute the city-owned land at 7300 Elmbridge Way for a B.C. Housing-proposed temporary modular housing project.

The $5.9 million project will provide 40 units and support to homeless people in Richmond.

However, the city will take the land back after five years and residents living on the site will then be expected to move to regular homes or other transition places.

The project has received an “overwhelming response,” according to the city, with 600 showing up at Wednesday’s open house to ask questions and fill out questionnaires.

A few were in favour of the project, but many expressed strong opposition.

A petition against the project, organized via two Wechat groups with more than 800 members, gathered 1,000-plus signatures.

Meanwhile, just over 300 people signed identical letters addressed to each member on city council. The 2,858 letters were presented to city hall Monday.

The organizers plan to copy and send an additional 10,000 letters to the politicians in the upcoming days.

“It’s unacceptable that the city gave us such short notice,” said the organizer, who refused to give his name.

“As residents living here, we should have the right to decide on the project, as it is going to affect our lives and commu-

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“Within five to ten minutes walking distance of this large community, there are six preschools/day care centres, one elementary school, one seniors home, and Richmond’s speed skating rink,” the letter said.

“Homeless population(s) suffer health problems such as addiction, disease, and mental or physical disability… refusing to carry out a proper background check is undemocratic.”

Residents are also upset that the house will be built on the location which is currently being used as a dog park.

“To us residents, dogs are not just pets but significant family members, especially to seniors who are accompanied by their dogs most of the time,” the letter states.

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The organizer also asked, “The proposed housing will only be here for five years, so why not spend the money on building permanent housing elsewhere?”

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Residents questioned the city’s choice to build the housing in a high-density residential area and raised concerns about neighbourhood safety – some are worried that the modular homes will turn the area into “another Downtown Eastside.”

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The groups in opposition to the project are demanding that a public hearing be held to decide whether or not to carry out the project.

A public hearing is not required by city bylaws, given the land is not being re-zoned, but it still is a possibility, according to Coun. Carol Day. “We need to make sure we hear from all the people here.

It’s a very big decision, and we want to make sure we get this right,” said Day. All the letters from the campaign against the project have a small logo at the right-hand corner saying “2018 Richmond Election.”

When asked if this implies council’s decision could affect the residents’ election choices, the organizer said, “We didn’t say it. They can interpret it themselves.”

Simultaneously, a strata council, which manages three buildings next to the site with around 300 residents, has also written opposition letters to the mayor’s office and MLAs, listing 35 questions about the project. “(We) believe the initiative is a worthy cause… however, no one wants this type of housing or the proposed residents as our neighbours or in our neighbourhood,” wrote Clifton Jang, strata president of Lotus Condo.

Apart from safety concerns, Jang also expressed residents’ anxiety that their property value will decrease.

“If an owner can objectively prove they have lost money, specifically due to the proposal being nearby, how does Richmond propose to deal with this, or does Richmond merely expect owners to eat a loss?” asked Jang. “(And) Richmond is filled with luxury cars. Our strata is no different...our members certainly do not feel safe with their vehicles overnight should this housing go forward.”

However, the Richmond Poverty Response Committee (PRC) is “passionately” urging council to approve the pro- 15

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“I’m absolutely appalled that so many people are against it.

I thought we had done enough education about the homeless problem in Richmond and how they deserve to be housed,” said De Whalen, chair of PRC. She worries that city council “will fold on the issue since it is an election year.”

The main problem, according to Whalen, is a lack of understanding regarding who will be housed.

“I don’t know why people are worried about safety issues because those people are right there in that neighbourhood already,” said Whalen.

“As the food bank is near, people who are at risk do go there and they might be living behind the dumpster near your condominium — they are not importing any problems,” said Whalen.

She said residents can still walk their dogs at nearby Minoru Park if the site is taken.

“I was gobsmacked that people living in a condo think it’s more important to give dogs a place to pee than having a place for a homeless person to live.”

She also noted that the feared drop in condo values is a “false premise,” since “all the condos are in a perfect location, which determines their values.”

Barbara Bronstein, a retired social worker who volunteers at St. Alban Extreme Weather Shelter, contacted the News Monday, to share her experience working with homeless people.

I don’t know why people are worried about safety issues because those people are right there in that neighbourhood.

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“A lot of people in Richmond seem to think homeless people are all addicts, and that’s absolutely not the case,” said Bronstein.

“I used to be a little afraid of them before working at the shelter. But then I found out these people are so well-meaning and kind, and want to fit into the community.

“There hadn’t been any problems with the neighbours in my five years working in the shelter.”

She added that the face of homelessness has changed in recent years, as many educated people and those with good jobs have lost their homes “because of one bad turn.”

Brighouse resident Kewei Au also supports the project.

“The site is close to the food bank, banks, and public transit; it’s also easy to look for jobs within walking distance if you do not have a car or money. The location could help homeless people integrate into society sooner,” said Au.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie told the News council would not decide on the project until it has time to review a staff report, which will include feedback from consultations with the public and stakeholder groups.

Additional information has also been demanded by councillors such as Bill McNulty, Derek Dang and Carol Day, who want to know more about the people moving in, the management of the program and the community impact.

Last week, Coun. Harold Steves took to Twitter asking whether the opposition shows a “culture clash” in Richmond, citing “500 Asian people go to a Public Information meeting.”

“It appears there is a clash in values between cultural groups,” wrote Steves to a Twitter replier.

“There is an organized ethnic group campaigning against homeless housing.”

But Henry Beh, former president of Richmond Chinese Community Society, doesn’t agree.

“It’s not a Chinese community issue, but a human issue that happens to take place in an area where Chinese residents are the majority,” said Beh. “If this site were in Steveston, people who oppose it would come from other ethnicities.”

About 68 per cent of residents living near the site use Chinese as their mother tongue, according to CensusMapper.ca, based on the 2016 census.

Two similar modular housing projects have either been opened or are opening soon in Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood and Maple Ridge. Both have also been protested by residents in the area — the latter has a minimal Chinese population.

Temporary modular homes (top) are finished units covered and transported to new locations, where they are assembled into a building.

Residents signed thousands of copies of a letter, which was then sent to city hall.

Council is expected to decide on the housing project this month. If approved, construction will begin in the summer or fall, and residents will start moving in late 2018 or early 2019.

Proposed units include kitchen and bathrooms. Two staff from RainCity Housing will work on the site 24/7, and a contact person will be there for people to call regarding any concerns. Meals, skills training and healthcare will also be provided at the site.

Last year, 70 homeless people were counted in Richmond.

It’s an 84 per cent increase since 2014. Whalon said the actual number is closer to 120.

Librarian kicked in stomach at community meeting Graeme Wood RICHMOND NEWS

Richmond Mounties say they have identified and located the man who is shown, on video, to have kicked a senior librarian in the stomach at a community meeting for housing homeless people Feb. 28.

However, police investigators claim the suspect’s actions were unrelated to the meeting. In a news release Friday, Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang alluded to people misjudging the incident.

The News has asked if the man is known to police, if charges are being considered and if mental health is a consideration.

Hwang said Friday no more information is forthcoming “at this time”.

bit troubling for us,” said Hwang.

Resident Stan Lomas said he arrived that evening to use an animation program when he saw a large crowd of people conversing in Chinese and, as such, didn’t know what was going on.

According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the librarian was attacked at Richmond Public Library Brighouse Branch. News of the incident sent shockwaves through the city.

Hwang said the “alleged assault” goes against what Richmond is known for.

A man allegedly assaulted a senior librarian last week.

“Generally speaking, for any community gatherings, they’ve always been quite peaceful. So, I mean, that’s one of the things we’re well known for in the city: coexist, diversity and community. So this is a

However, “you could feel the energy,” he said.

“This place was packed.

Then there was lots of yelling,” said Lomas.

About the apparently random kick, Lomas said, “I was surprised she wasn’t as injured as she looked because she was able to get up. I know that would

have knocked me out,” said Lomas, 67.

Resident Kewei Au said she also witnessed the assault.

“The guy went to the librarian and kicked her to the ground. It looked like she was in a lot of pain,” said Au. Hwang said the librarian suffered a minor injury.

A YouTube video shows the suspect is a young Asian man, about 6 feet tall, slim build, with a buzz cut and glasses, wearing a puffy black jacket and blue backpack.

Richmond RCMP has yet to verify the YouTube video. Hwang said in such cases, police investigators will contact the video’s creator.

The video has since been removed from YouTube.

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City out $50,000 on failed Multipole The metal sculpture Together, by B.C artists David Jacob Harder, Karl Mattson and Aaron Harder is about five metres high, featuring two human figures, composed of dozens of silhouettes, holding hands. It intends to reflect the meaning of community. LED lighting will illuminate Together at night.

Graeme Wood RICHMOND NEWS

“I think it’s a nice piece,” said Day.

An American artist has walked away from a controversial public art project at the new, but delayed Minoru pool and seniors’ centre — and she’s taken $50,000 from city hall with her.

When announced in 2014, the 110,000-square-foot, $80 million Minoru Centre for Active Living was intended to open in June 2017. Now, due to a cited construction worker shortage and poor winter weather, the pool and seniors’ centre may not open until as late as fall.

In 2015, artist Sheila Klein was offered a $250,000 contract, including parts and labour, to design and install “Multipole,” a 20-metre high accessorized, aluminium pole that would signal the entrance and exit to Minoru Park from Granville Avenue, next to the soon-to-open Minoru Centre for Active Living.

“Assuming no more significant weather delays, we are on track for completing construction in the summer. This will be followed by an approximate staff training/commissioning period of about six to eight weeks before the new facility can be open to the public,” said city spokesperson Kim Decker, via email, following queries from the Richmond News.

However, due to financial considerations, such as a weaker exchange rate, Coun. Carol Day says Klein “bailed” on the City of Richmond and walked away with $50,000 for the concept plan.

Decker said the $80-million facility remains on budget. It is being constructed by developer Stuart Olson.

Day and Coun. Chak Au were the only council members to vote against Multipole for financial reasons, claiming it to be a questionable use of money.

The pole would have had multiple features, such as flags, a mirror ball at the top, maypole ribbons, banners and lights.

Day said the city’s contract with Klein allowed her to be paid before completing the project. Klein was unavailable for comment.

“They said that’s common contract law. Could this happen again? Unless we change the way we draft our contracts, of course it could happen again,” said Day.

Updates on the project can be found at YourMinoru.ca.

The pool portion will also have a thought-provoking art piece dubbed Errant Rain Cloud.

The Multipole art project has been turfed at the new Minoru Centre for Active Living.

Now, a new public art piece, with a budget of only $200,000, will be installed. “So now we have less money for a new piece,” explained Day.

Artists Germaine Koh and Gordon Hicks will design Errant Rain Cloud — a sculpted rain cloud that will be suspended above the leisure pool.

Every few hours, a brief gentle rain shower will fall from the cloud into the pool, bringing a “whimsical element to the pool area” while illustrating the natural cycle of water in our atmosphere.

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Port policy ignored paddlers Graeme Wood RICHMOND NEWS

Richmond paddlers using the likes of kayaks and canoes on the south arm of the Fraser River are hoping to avoid a conflict with Port of Vancouver, such as the one that occurred last year in Burrard Inlet where a ban on nonmotorized vessels was implemented.

Presently, the issue appears to be communication, or lack thereof, between paddlers and port officials, who are proposing to amend the Canada Marine Act to establish a new, wider shipping lane, or “traffic control zone” from Sand Heads to New Westminster.

According to port documents, the new zone restricts vessels to those with “adequate mechanical power” only. The zone is also expansive and includes popular Richmond and Ladner inlets and channels.

initial concerns from paddlers by noting nonmotorized vessels may still use and cross the south arm.

Jang told the Richmond News the port is essentially formalizing existing marine traffic regulations on the river into a policy.

“What’s key is none of this info is new.

It’s bringing awareness to laws and marine charts that exist, so people know where the transit route is. We want to show people where deep sea vessels can transit,” said Jang.

Proposed amendments by the port provided in February for a 30-day public feedback process (email Navigation.Review@ PortVancouver.com) indicate, however, only two classes of vessels — big ships and small crafts — without including paddle boats.

Port of Vancouver is allowing the public to weigh in on its proposed, expanded shipping lane and vessel requirements on the Fraser River’s south arm.

Jang said the port has heard the concerns of groups such as the Share the Fraser Coalition, which is hoping for more dialogue.

Dales said what Jang told the News was promising, although the “proof is in the pudding.”

Tony Dales, owner of Steveston-based Kaymaran Adventure Tours Inc., and others have taken it to mean there will be a ban on paddlers from hugging the shoreline, crossing the river and meandering through channels.

Jang said the port will be “providing further clarification within the Port Information Guide concerning paddle boarders and kayakers, specifically as it relates to operating in and around the” new zone.

Not so, says port spokesperson Danielle Jang, who appears to have alleviated some

She also said best practices to hug the shoreline can still be followed.

“The Fraser River is a historic, heritage water route. It is not appropriate to block human-powered vessels from this river. Adequate safety for navigation can coexist with recreational use,” argued Dales, in his public feedback submission.

A similar saga took place in 2017 when

the port tried to ban paddlers along Stanley Park, but later reduced the restricted zone.

Regardless of the outcome, Dales said he’s not aware of any rash of incidents or conflict between ships, boats and paddlers on the river that would prompt a Burrard Inlet-type ban.

“When deep sea traffic is traveling up the river we have to, of course, do everything the port needs for everyone to be safe,” said Dales.

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Bobby, 14, keeping it in the family Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

When it came to presenting the gold medal to the 14-year-old winner at the BC Airgun Championships, Tracy Reid had to fight her emotions.

After all, the shoulders taking the weight of the medal were that of her son, Bobby, who had just won his category, Sub Junior Male U16, with a personal best score of 299 out of a possible 400.

And the competition he was competing in was the inaugural running of last weekend’s Paul Alexander Memorial BC Airgun Championships, named after Reid’s late father, and hosted by the Richmond Rod & Gun Club, of which Alexander was a founding member and past president.

All in all, it was almost a little too much for Reid, who is the club’s airgun match director and whose father passed away in November 2015.

“It was very moving when I presented (Bobby) with the medal; I was holding back the tears,” Reid told the Richmond News.

“Bobby was turning 10 (around the time of his grandfather passing); he didn’t know much about what was going on or

the sport. But last year, he started to express an interest and, one day, when he was at the club, a retired RCMP member spotted him shooting and said he had potential.

“Now, of course, he wants to be in the RCMP. He does play other sports, as well, such as soccer.”

Reid said her father was the “builder of the sport in Richmond” and was placed onto the Richmond Sports Wall of Fame at the Olympic Oval in 2016.

“He brought a lot of the sport to Richmond, including when the BC Summer Games were held here and the Fire & Police Games.

“He worked with and sat on the sports council for many years and was also an official with the Shooting Federation of Canada.”

Bobby Reid, 14, won the U16 gold medal at the BC Airgun Championships, which are named after his grandfather. Below (left), he’s awarded the medal by his proud mom, Tracy, who helped organize the event last weekend in Richmond. Below (right), other competitors. Boaz Joseph photos (above and below, right)

Reid said it was very gratifying to see her son, a Grade 9 student at JN Burnett secondary, do so well, considering he’s only been shooting for a year or so.

Bobby was one of 35 shooters competing at the club’s River Road facility – on the middle arm dyke – over the weekend, with categories ranging from U16 to open adult, for age 20 and over, which fall into marksman up to master classes.

He will now be heading to the provincials in Kamloops in May for the first time.

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Linking Lulu to Chinese investors

Gilbert Chan helps Chinese immigrants connect to North American companies. Blockchain (a software platform) and cannabis are hot buys. Daisy Xiong

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People hear about “Chinese investors” a lot these days in the media, but not many actually know who they are.

Richmond resident Gilbert Chan’s work is to find these Chinese investors in Vancouver and connect them with North American companies.

His firm, NAI Interactive Ltd., has more than 60,000 subscribers — mostly Chinese investors in Canada — and provides them with financial news and information about local markets.

NAI’s Global Chinese Financial Forum (GCFF), held three times a year in Richmond, have companies flying over from across North America to give presentations to 300 to 1,000 local investors.

Attendees sit in on presentations, take notes and ask questions, according to Chan, and all the information and speeches are translated into Chinese.

“Many Chinese investors live in Richmond, so it’s the most convenient location to host it,” said Chan.

Chan joined the company in 1998 when he realized that there was potential in connecting Chinese immigrants to local stock markets.

“A lot of Chinese immigrants come here with money and want to invest, but

they lack information about local markets,” said Chan, who moved here from Hong Kong as a teenager.

The audience is usually immigrants or parents of international students, who hear about the service through friends or from real estate agents while buying a property, according to Chan.

As the Chinese economy boomed and Chinese investors came to Canada, they became targets for more and more businesses in North America.

Many companies pay to give presentations at the conferences in the hope of attracting investment, while others meet Chinese investors in Richmond, hoping to prepare themselves for entry into Chinese markets in the future, according to Chan.

“China seems so far away and many companies see Vancouver as a window to Asian markets,” said Chan.

However, the response among local companies was different 20 years ago.

land China have moved to Vancouver, bringing large amounts of capital.

“When we started, the majority of the investors were from Taiwan and Hong Kong,” said Chan.

“Investors from mainland China are more aggressive in investing, and willing to take more risks because they are looking for higher rewards,” said Chan.

“And, apart from North American markets, they remain interested in Chinese markets, because of the strong ties they have kept to China while being here.”

He added investors are also younger now compared to a decade ago — mostly 35-50 years-old.

Given the strong buying power local Chinese investors have shown, Chan thinks the recent tax on foreign buyers by the NDP government will not have a significant impact on the market.

“At the beginning, when we were looking for sponsors for our events among local companies, they asked, ‘Chinese? Do they have money?’” recalled Chan.

“Most of our attendees are permanent residents living in Metro Vancouver...sure they have a Chinese face, but they are not considered foreign buyers, and they are buying houses here, too,” said Chan.

“Now, [Chinese] people brought in money and built new houses; businesses saw the buying power of Chinese investors,” he added.

He revealed that the trending industries for investment in North America right now are the block chain and cannabis industries.

The company’s profile of audiences has also changed over the past decade, as more immigrants from main-

The next GCFF will be held on April 28 at Executive Plaza Airport Hotel with free admission.

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Sharks connected by new app gree in computer science at the University of B.C. in 1990, unveiled the first annual Glen Bussey Trophy.

Bussey, a long-time Richmond teacher, was Tecson’s computer teacher in Grade 7 who played an

instrumental role in leading Tecson to a successful, innovative career. Bussey presented the Shark Connect team with the Glen Bussey Trophy.

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“The writing is so sharp and so funny, people are gonna like the humour.”

The English version of the classic French comedy I Lost My Husband will premiere next week at Gateway Theatre.

Another highlight, according to Gardiner, is the music in the show. Although it’s not a musical, the character Evelyn loves karaoke and sings many songs in a karaoke bar for the audience, adding more layers to the performance.

“When you see the title, you might think it’s going to be a sad show, but it’s actually one of the funniest scripts I’ve read,” said Meghan Gardiner, the lead actor.

Gardiner said she feels lucky to be in the leading role in a show centred on a woman in her late 30s, as a show like this is rare to find nowadays.

“We were just rehearsing and there wasn’t one scene we could get through without laughing, which can be a challenge.”

“There haven’t been such strong female characters in their 40s or late 30s often...mostly younger and romantic characters,” said Gardiner.

The comedy tells the story of Evelyn, who lost her husband in a bet in a bar. Things look grim at first, but as her life opens up in new and unexpected directions, Evelyn comes to realize that maybe her husband is better off staying lost.

“Having a role like this about a woman in her late 30s, how she is moving on and growing up, is fantastic. It’s a very necessary and important voice to hear.”

“It’s a real feminist journey of self-discovery, which does not go in the direction that everyone may agree with, but in one that is unique to who she is,” said Gardiner.

She said the audience can prepare themselves for a “really good time.”

“Evelyn comes to her own conclusion: ultimately she doesn’t want to lose herself; she doesn’t want to sacrifice the qualities that make her who she is.

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Another promising drama has come to the Cambie secondary theatre, as 11 student actors provide their take on the critically-acclaimed Departures and Arrivals.

“Since October, actors from grades 8-12 have been working hard in the drama room at Cambie secondary. Always extra-curricular, the productions at Cambie continue to be big events,” said drama teacher Megan Preston.

The stars of last year’s Aladdin Jr. show.

Departures and Arrivals runs March 7-10 at 7 p.m.

The 11 actors (René Lai, Manraj Dhariwal, Abdullah Abdul-Ramen, Maryam Watt, Ben Pulis, Umar Ali, Cardin Le, Avery Goertzen, Calvin Omana, Olivia Wojewodzic and Jeannie Hung) play 35 different characters, who journey through 19 short scenes.

“Departures and Arrivals invites us to eavesdrop on the comings and goings of an entertaining assortment of characters as they experience the often-surreal aspects of plane travel,” said Preston.

“In this ‘comedy with edges’ we get to witness the characters missed and taken opportunities that shape their lives,” said Preston.

The Children’s Choir of Richmond Association, which produced the sold-out musical Aladdin Jr. at Gateway Theatre in January, is recruiting young actors for its next Disney productions.

A few of the stars from Cambie secondary theatre’s production of Departures and Arrivals.

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The association is looking for actors aged 10 to 15 to take part in The Little Mermaid, and those aged seven to nine for another play, Beauty and the Beast.

“A quick paced poignant tale, it will not disappoint.

This touching human story, is a play with something for everyone, you won’t want to miss it,” she said.

Also contributing this year are Kelvin Lui as lighting designer, Emily Fraser as costume designer and Jasmine Hans as stage manager. Tickets are 7$ (students) and $10 (adults) and are available in advance or at the door contact 604-668-6430 or Mpreston@sd38.bc.ca

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There are views and then there are views like this… the Nicomekl River and ALR farmlands spreading out in front of me with the North Shore Mountains shimmering in the distance.

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LIVE LIFE WELL With construction well underway, I can already see these Portrait homes are going to be just as amazing as the views.

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Being welcomed to Canada’s game Intro to Hockey program developing puck passion Mark Booth RICHMOND NEWS

For all the talented teams he has coached and the championship banners won, Glenn Wheeler’s greatest gratification as a hockey mentor is far removed from the big games.

Since September, Wheeler has been overseeing Introduction to Hockey at the Richmond Ice Centre.

This outstanding program offered by Richmond Minor Hockey provides kids off all ages an opportunity to learn the game at a gradual pace in a non-competitive environment. It compliments RMHA’s immensely popular First and Second Shift programs which are an affordable option for children to discover Canada’s favourite winter pastime. At just $199 for three weekly on ice sessions over six months, Intro to Hockey is also a great deal.

“I am a pretty competitive guy. Last year I was coaching a good group of 2005s (born players) and running these First Shift Programs. I wasn’t sure personally where the satisfaction was going to come from,” recalled Wheeler, RMHA’s director of player and coach development. “But it’s almost the same feeling as holding a provincial banner. It’s way more gratifying because these our kids in my community and you just look at the demographics here.”

The Intro to Hockey participants would make the United Nations proud.

There is 16-year-old Louis Vigneras who grew up playing handball in France but wanted to try hockey and “be Canadian” when his dad’s job transferred to Vancouver. He had never skated before.

“There is just so much movement he smiled. “In handball you mark then go back to defence. Here in hockey you just never stop moving.”

When Shirley Xu came from China she wanted to learn to skate when she found out she could try hockey too. The 15-year-old McMath student has not only made tremendous progress on the ice but is speaking fluent English as well.

“I think I have improved my skating a lot. Hockey is interesting because you can get a lot of energy from it,” she said. “I just want to keep improving.”

Jenny Wang’s son said he wanted to play hockey but she wasn’t sure what to do.

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where he now regularly practices with an Atom team which is part of the program’s transition process when kids are ready.

“When my son was in First Shift he felt like a real star,” said Wang. “I am so proud and so happy. I can’t thank Richmond Minor Hockey enough for helping.”

The introductory programs also caters to those who simply want to try the game at a later age or don’t want to make a huge financial commitment. Richmond Minor has an inventory of used equipment that is available.

“Never was hockey on the radar for my two kids,” said Ron Hill “It was a cost effective way to get them to learn how to skate. Obviously it gets more expensive as you get into it but at this level it’s affordable and there is no pressure.

“It’s given them the chance to get comfortable. It is like a team for them as well. They feel like they are part of something.”

Nicole and Brad Chin echo Hill’s thoughts. Their two boys have progressed through First and Second Shifts and now Intro. Team hockey is on the horizon.

“It’s such good value and good exposure to hockey to see if they like it,” said Nicole. “The atmosphere and the coaches are just great.”

Overseeing the program is RMHA president Carolyn Hart and her husband Richard. She will talk about her association’s success with these programs at the upcoming B.C. Hockey AGM. They also will be continued when Richmond Minor and Seafair merge next season.

“As far as we are concerned, especially in a community like Richmond, it is incredibly important to offer an entry point,” said Hart. “For several of them this is their way to feel like they are part of the community in Richmond and being Canadian.

It’s how they gain an identity at school because now they are hockey players.”

The Harts attend nearly every session. Many are so grateful for their efforts.

Brigette Stavrou and her husband Tim moved to Vancouver from England last year. Their 14-year-old daughter Serena was intrigued with hockey before even arriving in Canada, watching games on her laptop.

“I must say the husband and wife who organize this our absolutely amazing,” said Tim. “Serena lives at the rink. I don’t know where it comes from. I have never played hockey and never knew how to skate. Just the way they took in Serena. It’s a fantastic program.”

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Ice Hawks head coach Steve Robinson has maintained all along how important it was for his team to stay out of the penalty box against a power play unit he knows all too well. The Sockeyes throw out four 20-yearold forwards — Tyler Andrews, Jordan Funk, Mitch Newsome, Badh‚ along with d-man Jacob Keremidschieff.

The Richmond Sockeyes gave the Delta Ice Hawks a taste of their own medicine to climb right back into their semi-final series.

A pair of power play goals from Arjun Badh and some solid 200-feet hockey led Richmond to a 2-1 game three victory on Tuesday in Ladner. Game four is Thursday at Minoru Arenas (7 p.m.) before the teams return to Delta on Sunday (7:35 p.m.) with the Ice Hawks now leading the best-of-seven affair 2-1.

“There hasn’t been a clean shot that has beat Naylor. Every goal for us in this series has been a rebound and we just need to keep crashing the net hard. Arjun finally got rewarded. He could have had a couple the last game as well,” added Reusch.

For easily the two highest scoring teams during the Pacific Junior Hockey League regular season, the series has been all about protecting leads and special teams thus far.

Throw out an empty-netter in game one and each side has yet to score in the third period.

Another trend has seen the team in front after 20 minutes go onto to victory each time.

That’s why it was imperative the Sockeyes got off to a good start in a near must-win situation and they did just that.

Badh banged home a rebound to make it 1-0. Defenceman Aiden Hansen-Bukata tied the game on a Delta man advantage but Badh re-stored the Richmond lead with 1:35 left in the second when he again jumped on

The Ice Hawks are going to have do the same.

Arjun Badh was a standout at both ends of the rink in the Richmond Sockeyes 2-1 road win over the Delta Ice Hawks on Tuesday night. Photo by Mark Booth

the loose puck after the initial save by Jordan Naylor.

The Ice Hawks were able to hold final period leads to take games one and two and it was Richmond’s turn this time behind the solid goaltending of Hardy Hoonjan who finished with 24 saves.

“At the start we were preaching you have

to play 60 minutes against a good club like this. They come at you full speed right from the puck drop. You have to match that intensity and we did a good job tonight,” said Sockeyes head coach Brett Reusch. “We finally got the first goal of the series and our power play was solid.

“We needed to have that lead going in (to the final 20 minutes). We haven’t scored

They like their chances playing five-on-five but throw out Hansen-Bukuta’s power play tally and they have been held scoreless for nearly 100 minutes of hockey, going back to Jesse Nelson’s goal in the early stages of the second period in game two.

Hoonjan did come up with a terrific crosscrease save off Alex Suprynowicz when the game was tied at 1-1. Suprynowicz also hit the crossbar in the third period, while Naylor turned away Andrews on a partial breakaway in the late stages.

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Athletes bring home medals from Winter Games Rings (silver), Level 3 Men High Bar (silver), Team Level 3 (silver), Level 3 Men Vault (bronze).

It was an outstanding showing by Richmond athletes at the B.C. Winter Games in Kamloops.

The biennial event brought together over 1,500 athletes from across the province to compete in 19 different sports. Richmond is part of the Vancouver-Coastal Zone that also featured athletes from Delta, Vancouver, North Shore, Sunshine Coast, Squamish and Whistler.

Highlights included Russell Woodward returning home with seven medals in gymnastics. Vikrant Anandkumar was a standout on the karate mats with three golds. Speed skater Lan-Vi Nguyen won four medals.

Team event highlights included the all-Richmond rink of Noah Argao, Jack Bradley, Michael Nunn and Johnson Tao capturing silver in boys curling.

Here is a complete rundown of the medal winners: Archery Tan Charlton: 2 Day

Ringette Makayla (gold).

Anderson:

Karate Vikrant Anandkumar: Advance Kata Boys (gold), Advanced Kumite 1 Boys-155

Richmond Ravens celebrate their gold medal win in

Special Olympics Basketball at the B.C. Winter Games.

Aggregate Boys Barbow (gold), Match Play Boys Barbow (gold).

Basketball Special Olympics Brayden Pawer, Nicky Chow: (gold). David Swann, Vincent Li, Cullen Yee: (bronze).

Badminton Isaac Fung: Doubles Boys (bronze), Team Mixed (gold).

Colin Law: Doubles Boys (bronze), Team Mixed (gold).

Emily Zhu: Doubles Girls (gold), Team Mixed (gold).

Andreas Chan: Doubles

cm (gold), Team Kumite (gold).

Figure Skating Ellie Cheung: Women (silver).

Juvenile

David Li: Pre-Novice Men (bronze).

Figure Skating Special Olympics Matthew Lai: Level 3 Men (gold).

Speed Skating Lan-Vi Nguyen: U14 400M Female Race 1 (silver), U14 400M Female Race 2 (bronze), U14 2000M Points Race Female (bronze), U14 Super 1500M Female (bronze).

Giang-Vi Nguyen: U16 3000M Relay Mixed (bronze).

Girls (gold), Team Mixed (gold).

Darlene Prijatelj: Team Mixed (gold).

Curling Noah Argao, Jack Bradley, Michael Nunn, Johnson Tao: Boys (silver).

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Gymnastics Russell Woodward: Level 3 Men Rings (gold), Level 3 Men All-Around (silver), Level 3 Men Pommel Horse (silver), Team Level 3 (silver), Level 3 Men Parallel Bars (bronze), Level 3 Men Vault (bronze), Lucas Liu: Level 3 Men

CHURCH Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to

Sunday Worship Services • English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

• Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

•Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN CHURCH

SAINT SAVIOUR’S PARISH celebrates the HOLY EUCHARIST on Sundays at 1:45 p.m.

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Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Rev. Maggie Rose Muldoon

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Website: www.traditionalanglicanvancouver.ca • Telephone: 604.275.7422

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ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH - STEVESTON

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH

Our multicultural community welcomes you to worship 4071 Francis Road, Richmond BC

Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist and 10:00 am Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Bible Study at 11:00 am The Reverend Brian Vickers, Rector www.stannessteveston.ca • 604-277-9626

3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.)

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Larry is survived by his loving companion Sandra Ui, a loving son, Michael Harder, and a loving grandson, Jayden Harder.

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lb

ea

New Zealand Whole Goat Leg

5

99

紐西蘭特級羊脾

/lb

649/lb

New Zealand Whole Goat Belly 紐西蘭特級羊腩

749/lb

Manila’s Best Skipjack Tuna

馬尼拉牌大吞拿魚

2

99 lb

Mangoes 芒果

12

李錦記柱侯醬

3

99 ea

Sunrise Marinated Tofu 320g 日昇滷水豆乾

2

39 ea

Searay Frozen Black Tiger Prawn 454g 海威去腸老虎蝦

11

99 ea

Heiwa Frozen Udon 5x250g

平和日式讚岐鳥冬麵

2

99 ea

Chinese Eggplant

99 box

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lb

LeeKumKee Chu Hou Paste 306ml

New Zealand Whole Goat Shoulder 紐西蘭特級羊肩

69

ea

99

¢

矮瓜

1

29 lb