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NEWS - SOFI report reveals city’s top earners - Crash on Westminster Hwy. creates snarl COMMUNITY Neighbours unite for butterfly garden BUSINESS Aberdeen offers shoppers a sweet visual treat PROFILE - Long-time city spokesman speaks out for the last time (until the book) - Magdalen Leung looks back on Rotary club’s 20th anniversary SPORTS Pacific Wave’s Nancy Liu represents Canada at FINA Youth Championships in Slovakia

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LETTERS Re: “Does editor have an anti-LGBTQ phobia?” Letter, June 27.

This letter is in response to that of Keith Mead regarding the LGBTQ “phobia” as he calls it.

I also believe in dialogue and openness to other ideas and agree that communication between groups with opposing views is vital in order to create greater mutual understanding.

However, there is a fundamental flaw in his argument which I would like to note.

Namely, the idea that one can simply “disagree with LGBTQ views.” That’s analogous to saying one disagrees with the existence of people of Asian backgrounds or women.

Members of the LGBTQ community and their allies are not holding a position on a political issue or intellectual debate,

they are fighting for their right to live without the threat of discrimination and all the associated oppression that comes with it (bullying and violence to name two).

The positioning of LGBTQism, as Mead describes it, as a choice or stance being held by certain individuals is misleading and harmful, and I believe that this is the issue which should be addressed in any discussions.

The fact that certain individuals do not wish to accept the fundamental right of all people to live freely and without oppression regardless of their sexual orientation (or political position, religious beliefs etc.) is the real problem here and I applaud the city for standing up for these rights in the face of the staunch opposition of a minority.

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Dear Editor, Re: “Couns. defend $5.3m bowling decision,” Letters, June 27.

In response to the open letter to the public by Couns. Bill McNulty and Linda McPhail regarding the lawn bowling clubhouse rebuild, I see that city council is totally missing the point.

Taxpayers are not opposed to the support of rebuilding an old clubhouse, but we’re outraged at the price tag.

The building cost of a luxury 3,500 sq. ft. home is $1M and no one has said why the city has committed $5.5M to rebuild a non-luxury (I hope) clubhouse.

The only logic explanation is for the cost to be $1.5M and $4M in bribes?

I hope city council can provide a clear breakdown of these planned expenses.

I’d totally support $1.5m for the clubhouse and $4M for new tunnel.

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Memorial Garden in Steveston on Saturday.

What a beautiful, well-planned addition this has made to our community.

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The city is revamping its Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Let’s hope the reincarnation will focus on promoting local agriculture instead of facilitating megamansion construction.

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However, a small Richmond organic farm doesn’t produce enough of it to supply a large supermarket chain. If the city had a program to organize a marketing cooperative for many small farms in collaboration with the supermarkets, maybe more of us would be buying local produce.

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It would save the farmers a lot of time and money and the bylaw enforcement officers could be tracking down all those illegal Airbnb operations instead of farm signs. They put up highway signs for the wineries in the Okanagan, why not for our farms?

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The mayor and the councillors who voted to build a new lawn bowling facility had their personal reasons in mind when approving this project. From the way it is going, there will be no withdrawal. They are determined to go ahead, despite protests and displeasure voiced by the populace.

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from the reserve account. That makes me wonder how much the city has in this account, and what vital importance does this project have that the city needs to deplete these reserves?

The councillors said in their letter to the News, which ran June 27, there will be minimal direct impact on property taxes.

I would like to know how minimal the impact will be in terms of how much can be re-invested in our reserves. Please clarify.

Does the city have a floor plan of what this facility will look? Did the city receive at least three bids for the construction?

We trust that you all discern faithfully to make a wise decision as to what is of value to the residents of Richmond. After all, it is our money.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers

Agenda item: 1. 6302 No. 3 Road and 6411 Buswell Street - DP 11-593871 IBI Architects (Canada) Inc. on behalf of South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) - To (1) permit the construction of a Bus Mall at 6302 No. 3 Road and 6411BuswellStreetonasitezoned“DowntownCommercial (CDT1)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the number of parking spaces for the existing office building on 6411 Buswell Street from 44 to 25 spaces.

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One-time payouts bump up salaries Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Benefit payments in the hundreds of thousands to a few Richmond city employees in 2018 significantly bumped up their compensation, according to recently released financial documents.

The top salaried employee in Richmond, according to the Statement of Financial Information released in June, was the city’s chief administrative officer, George Duncan, who received $319,091 in base salary as well as $39,398 in benefits for a total of $358,489.

But an old policy allowing employees to bank vacation and other accumulated leave and cash out when they retire bumped the salary and benefits package of the manager of fleet and environmental programs, Suzanne Bycraft, by $235,702 bringing her total 2018 compensation to $370,428.

Tom Stewart, director of public works operations, also received a large benefit package, whereby his $167,040 salary was topped up by $186,796.

Peter Discusso, a project manager, received $134,604 in benefits on top of his salary of $115,183 and Aida Sayson received $154,969 in benefits on top of her salary of $122,052.

The policy was changed in 2005, but these employees were grandfathered in.

The top administrative officers in municipalities usually draw the highest salaries.

However, Duncan’s salary and benefits package, at $358,489, topped that of Vancouver’s city manager, Sadhu Johnston, who

received $350,003 in salary and benefits, despite Vancouver’s population being three times larger. Surrey’s city manager, Vincent Lalonde, received $393,803 in salary and benefits and the city manager of Burnaby, which is similar in population size to Richmond, received $300,708 in salary and benefits.

About 760 Richmond city employees earned more than $75,000 in 2018, according to the SOFI report.

City of Richmond top 10 earners in 2018: Suzanne Bycraft: $370,428 Manager, Fleet and Environmental Programs George Duncan: $358,489 Chief Administrative Officer Tom Stewart: $353,836 Director, Public Works Operations Roberto Gonzalez: $275,534 Deputy CAO Aida Sayson: $277,021 Manager, Continuous Improvement Andrew Nazareth: $270,167 General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services

A farmland owner wants to build a 500sf home.

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Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

A farmland owner is asking council for permission to build a house on his property that exceeds the city’s bylaw.

An application to build a 500-square-metre house in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was on the agenda at city council’s planning committee on Wednesday, and staff was recommending the application be denied. The meeting was scheduled for after the Richmond News’ print deadline. However, the decision will be posted Thursday online at Richmond-News.com.

Wei Dong Luo applied to build the home at 11951 Blundell Rd. (at No. 5 Road) on a lot smaller than half an acre. The previous home has already been demolished

The Agricultural Land Commission passed legislation in February limiting the size of homes in the ALR to 500 square metres (about 5,300 square feet), but, in December, council had already further limited the size of houses in the ALR in Richmond to 400 square metres. Since then, council has rejected two applications for larger homes in the ALR, one in east Richmond and one on Granville Avenue between No. 4 and 5 roads.

A previous building permit for the Blundell Road property, which was submitted during a withholding period in the fall as the city was preparing its 400-squaremetre bylaw, was cancelled.

Check the online story on Thursday to see what the planning committee recommended.

Joe Erceg: $263,103 General Manager, Planning and Development Peter Discusso: $249,787 Project Manager Serena Lusk: $247,656 Manager, Community Services Cecilia Achiam: $240,476 General Manager, Community Safety

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At the June 24, 2019, Council Meeting, three readings were given to Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10029, which amends Schedule A of Bylaw No. 7538, to add the address of 4280 No. 3 Road Unit 120 among the sites that permit an Amusement Centre to operate.

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed bylaw are invited to make written submissions to Council c/o the City Clerk at 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, B.C., V6Y 2C1, or by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca, or by fax at 604-278-5139, or make a verbal presentation to Council by appearing as a delegation at the July 22, 2019 Council Meeting.

All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption date of July 22, 2019, will be forwarded to Council for consideration. A complete copy of the staff report is available on the city website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall>City Council >Agendas & Minutes>General Purposes Committee>2019 Agendas & Minutes>June 17, 2019> Agenda and Staff Reports>Item 2).

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The drop in registrations was brought to the attention of school district staff just a week ago, the report explains, “which led to a high level of concern about the school district’s ability to offer an educationally sound program next year.”

The meeting was scheduled for after the Richmond News’ deadline. Check online for the decision.

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The school district’s contribution will allow the addition of 95 seats to the school with money coming from the local capital fund.

Six seismic upgrades have been approved in Richmond since September 2017, at a total value of $62.4 million, for Hugh Boyd secondary, Steves, Tait, Ferris, Mitchell and Cook elementary schools.

Construction is scheduled to start in September 2020 at the school located on Odlin Road close to No. 4 Road.

The Richmond School District’s contribution to Cook elementary’s upgrades and expansion was $1 million.

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Thirty-two suspects, including four youth, were arrested in Richmond last week as part of a large police operation targeting retail outlets.

The Richmond RCMP Prolific Offender Suppression Team (POST) joined forces with officers from the Property Crime Unit to hone in on the city’s main shopping hubs.

They worked alongside security staff from various centres and stores, including Richmond Centre, Lans-

downe Centre, Toys”R”Us, London Drugs, TJX Canada, Superstore, Apple Store, The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart and Wal-Mart.

The most popular items that were stolen were meat, liquor, candy and clothing.

From June 19 to 20, multiple arrests were made due to the combined efforts by police and loss prevention officers.

In total: • 32 suspects were arrested; • Four suspects were youths; • Nine suspects had no permanent residence or were of no fixed address;

• Most suspects were from outside of Richmond; • Some suspects had preexisting outstanding warrants from jurisdictions outside Richmond; • Some suspects had previous conditions from prior arrests.

“Almost two-thirds of those arrested in this operation weren’t from Richmond,” said Sgt. Simon Lee, of the Richmond RCMP Property Crime Unit.

“A large majority of the suspects were well-known to police. One was apprehended twice on the same day for theft,” he added.

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Notice of Public Hearing

City of Richmond

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 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.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9894 (RZ 17-777664) Location/s:

7391 Moffatt Road

Applicant/s:

Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.

3.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” zone to the “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” zone, to permit the development of six townhouse units with vehicle access from Moffatt Road, to be shared with 7411 Moffatt Road.

Location/s:

7571 Bridge Street

Applicant/s:

Pakland Developments Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the western portion of the property at 7571 Bridge Street from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to the “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)” zone, to permit a subdivision to create two single-family lots fronting an extension to Armstrong Street and one single-family lot fronting Bridge Street.

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

City Contact: Nathan Andrews, 604-247-4911, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 9894

Bylaw 10035

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9939 (RZ 18-802621)

5.

Bylaw 9939

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10047 (RZ 18-829032) Location/s:

9020 Glenallan Gate, 9460, 9480 & 9500 Garden City Road

Applicant/s:

Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.

Purpose: To rezone the properties at 9020 Glenallan Gate, 9460, 9480 & 9500 Garden City Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone in order to permit the development of 13 townhouse units with vehicle access from Garden City Road.

2.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10011 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9932 (RZ 17-766714) Location/s:

23400, 23440, 23460 & 23500 Gates Avenue and a Portion of Gates Avenue

Applicant/s:

Fougere Architecture Inc.

Purpose of OCP Amendment: To amend Schedule 2.14 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000 (Hamilton Area Plan) to change two proposed “Shared Streets” into pedestrian “Strollways” to be constructed within developments in the area between Gates Avenue and Gilley Road, and include a “Conservation Area” for a proposed park to be included within the development site.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment: To create the “Town Housing (ZT86) – Hamilton” zone and rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT86) – Hamilton” to allow for the construction of 60 three-storey townhouse units and “School & Institutional Use (SI)” for the proposed park on the development site.

City Contact: Steven De Sousa, 604-204-8529, Planning and Development Division 4.

Bylaw 10047

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY 5420 (SECTION 36 BLOCK 4 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST) Purpose: That Single-Family Lot Size Policy 5420 in Section 36-4-7, adopted by Council on October 16, 1989, be amended to exclude 46 properties on Railway Avenue and two properties on Williams Road from the Lot Size Policy.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10035 (RZ 17-784927) Location/s:

10200/10220 Railway Avenue

Applicant/s:

Raman Kooner

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Coach Houses (RCH1)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create three single-family lots each with a coach house suite, with vehicle access from the rear lane.

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

Policy 5420

City Contact: Mark McMullen, 604-276-4173, Planning and Development Division

6.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10048 (RZ 17-790958) Location/s:

9340 General Currie Road

Applicant/s:

1116559 B.C. Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to “Town Housing (ZT45) - Gilbert Road, Acheson - Bennett Sub-Area, St. Albans Sub-Area, South McLennan (City Centre)” zone to permit the development of five (5) townhouse units.

City Contact: Minhee Park, 604-276-4188, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10048

Bylaw 9932

Notice of Public Hearing continued on next page.

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A Red Scorpion gangster, with ties to a Richmond-based dial-a-dope operation busted last August by Delta police, has been sentenced to more than seven years behind bars after pleading guilty to several charges last week.

In Richmond provincial court, Khaadim Kwame Coddett, a Richmond resident, pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs including fentanyl, carfentanil and heroin, and possession of a loaded handgun.

A number of other charges were stayed in both provincial and Supreme Court. The guilty pleas come after both the prosecution and defence reached a deal on several of the charges.

Richmond provincial court judge Nancy Adams also imposed a lifetime weapons ban on Coddett.

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Coddett was among seven individuals that police arrested and charged in an operation dubbed Project Green Plant — a significant drug line operation that was based in South Delta.

Originally, Delta police had secured 94 charges – the majority against Red Scorpion gang members.

The Delta police drug section initiated Project Green Plant in March 2017 after police were alerted to the presence of a drug line of the same name.

Operated as a dial-a-dope line based in Richmond, the drug line supplied South Delta and Vancouver.

Delta police officers began their project with street level drug purchases, then gradually investigators identified the line managers and suppliers to be Red Scorpion gang members and associates.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Monday, July 15, 2019 - 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

Notice of Public Hearing continued How to obtain further information:

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

# ,% *=$1"' If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. ~ On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ agendas/hearings/2019.htm # .< +;<% 7466' 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 July 5, 2019 and ending July 15, 2019, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. ~ By Fax or Mail: 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 July 5, 2019 and ending July 15, 2019.

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The victim, in her early nineties, was walking with another woman through the parking lot in the 7100 block of No. 3 Road, near Granville Ave., on June 17.

RCMP responded to a call from a business shortly after 6 p.m.

The suspect approached the two women from behind. After grabbing the victim’s purse, he fled on foot towards Bennett Road, just off of No. 3 Road.

“This was a truly callous and despicable act,” said Cpl. Dennis Hwang.

“The victim is in her nineties. We would ask that anyone in the community who has information, dash

At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black baseball cap, black hoodie, black shorts and black running shoes.

Anyone with information about the case or the suspect can contact Const. J. Wilkinson of the Richmond RCMP General Investigation Section at 604-2781212.

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More than 14 families joined the Burton Avenue Planting Party recently to plant the Butterflyway Garden in their cul-de-sac.

Neighbours of all ages in the small street — close to No. 1 and Blundell roads — connected over food, prizes and, of course, planting the Butterflyway Garden in the middle of their cul-de-sac.

The event, according to organizers, was “filled with joy and laughter as long-time residents, families and visiting grandchildren came out and befriended one another.”

One neighbour said it was the first time in over 30 years he had lived on Burton Avenue that the neighbourhood got together.

Another family commented on how it was their first time meeting their neighbours since moving in five years ago.

During the party, native pollinator-attracting plants were planted in the garden, which is a David Suzuki Foundation initiative, and stepping stones were created by the children to be placed in the garden.

The organizing committee of the planting party thanked the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program, Richmond Cares Richmond Gives and David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway Project for making the party possible.

The Burton Avenue neighbours got together for a Butterflyway Garden project. It was the first time many of them had even met each other, despite living in a cul-de-sac. Photo submitted

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ter, Jeanetta Hallum, and son, Jim Bushfield, organized a surprise party for around 30 relatives, some of whom had gotten delayed at the U.S. border and made their own surprise entrance.

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“She had a great time, she was totally surprised,” said Ralf Hallum.

On Sunday, Jean Bushfield thought her family were picking her up to go for a spot of lunch to celebrate her 100th birthday.

“We didn’t tell her anything, as she has a habit of getting stressed out, but she jumped right into the car without hesitation, she loved it.

So you can imagine her surprise when her son-in-law, Ralf Hallum, and her grandson, Ken Hallum, arrived at her home of 66 years in south Richmond in a chauffeurdriven, 1919 Model T convertible.

“And she was very excited when we arrived at the church and found out there was a party for her.”

Hallum said his mother-in-law emigrated from in 1946, not long after the end of the Second World War.

It was, of course, no coincidence that the collectors’ car was made in 1919, the same year that Bushfield arrived into the world in her native town of Ayr, Scotland.

And, at the end of a mile-and-a-half or so cruise around the neighbourhood, there was another surprise waiting for the centenarian at South Arm United Church.

Instead of going for lunch, her family, including daugh-

“She was born in 1919, so the Model T convertible was perfect for the occasion,” he added.

Jean Bushfield and her grandson, Ken Hallum, went for a surprise ride in a 1919 Model T on her 100th birthday. Photo submitted

“My friend, Adil, owns it and he was more than happy to help. We drove, with the top down, the mile and a half or so to the church. It has a top speed of 35 mph, though, so there was chance of speeding.”

Hockey kids lose hair, raise funds for Childrens’ shaved his head and full beard.

Hockey’s stars of tomorrow created yet another buzz in Steveston Village on Saturday with their eighth annual head shave for sick children.

Barber Ryan Lewis got in on the action as well. Kusch especially thanked Jerome So and Bobby Atwal for donating Canucks jerseys and pictures to bolster the fundraiser.

The Richmond Jets, joined by the Richmond Ravens, raised $18,000 in support of B.C. Children’s Hospital and donated locks of hair for cancer patients after shaving their heads at Steveston Barbers and Shay’s Studio on Chatham Street. Their total donation tally reached six figures and now sits at $113,000.

“It was another great year for the head shaving/donating community event,” and the amount raised by two dozen participants is “pretty impressive” said Cody Kusch, vicepresident with the Jets minor hockey organization.

Last spring, Seafair Minor Hockey Association (Islanders) and Richmond Minor Hockey Association (Blues) merged to become one minor hockey association — the Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association.

The fundraiser created many memories and highlights, said Kusch. The youngest participant was three-year-old Jayden Wi. There was also a three-generation head shave, with grandpa Barry So, father Jerome So

Young hockey players were helped by Steveston Barbers and Shay’s Studio. Photo submitted and kids Aidan and Jenna So participating.

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The Jets are the largest minor hockey association in B.C. with 1,150 players, said Kusch.

B.C. Children’s Hospital is public-funded but also depends on donations through its foundation to enhance care. It states about 86,000 children are treated there each year.

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ONE BOOK, THREE CITIES at Richmond-News.com

Many pathways lead to graduation While in high school, he always felt he was slipping through the cracks, not really performing to his potential or finding direction.

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Jason Higo explained there are many kinds of students in adult education, like Echo Wang who just wants to learn English.

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Echo Wang’s favourite book is Lord of the Flies. She has even gotten her husband to start reading the Chinese translation of it and she is hoping to watch the movie this summer.

The classic English novel about a group of young boys on a deserted island during Second World War was introduced to Wang in her English 12 class at Richmond School District’s Adult Education Centre, nestled in Rideau Park in central Richmond.

Wang has been taking English classes at the centre for a couple of years, working her way through English 10, 11 and 12.

Her motivation has been to integrate better into her adopted country of Canada by improving her English and learning about Canadian culture. Not only has her English improved, but she has been introduced to current affairs and civic life.

“It’s not only about the language, not only about the vocabulary — of course, I learned some big words — but also the ideas, the culture, the history,” Wang said. “I need to learn that — this is my home.”

While Richmond’s secondary schools were holding their graduation ceremonies last

month, many students at the Adult Education Centre were quietly completing their graduation requirements.

The type of student taking adult education classes ranges widely, explained Jason Higo, district administrator with the Continuing Education department. Some are just finishing a few courses to get their Dogwood (high school) diploma, others are upgrading courses because they want to get into a specific post-secondary program — some just want to learn, like Wang.

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Since studying English at the adult education centre, he has felt more engaged in his learning and has enjoyed being in a class where it’s possible to have open discussions and debate ideas, unlike in high school or university.

“Everyone wants to learn so we’re all bouncing ideas off of each other, asking questions — there’s a lot of group discussion, compared to university where everyone just keeps to themselves and listens to the prof,” Heinze said.

He chalks up part of his thirst to learn to maturity, but he appreciates the environment in adult education, a stepping stone in his career path. He finally feels like he’s pursuing his passion of literature and reading.

Adult education allows for flexibility with some courses in the evening, some during the day and with courses offered at different times of the year. This gives a wide variety of options to fit different people’s schedules and learning styles, Higo explained.

“The difference is here (compared to high school) you have different pathways that students are on,” he added.

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Q: Are MRI and PET MEMORY TESTS FREE? A: Q: Do I need to get a referral from my physician?

A: Where do I or my referring physician can send Q: the completed Memory Test Referral Form?

Dr. Syed Islam Haider, Ph.D. (Wales) A: Yes, if you qualify the initial screening.

Yes, if you or your physician go to www.prioritymri.ca website, you can download the Memory Test Referral Form.

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Once MRI Test has been completed at Priority MRI, Richmond, BC, what is next step. Do I get informed about the results?

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When choosing a funeral home consider the following:

Q: Have you met the funeral director in your community?

A: Many of the funeral directors at Richmond Funeral Home live in

Richmond and all of our funeral director’s volunteer in this city as a way to give back to our community.

you know their professional reputation and how long have Q: Do they been serving the community?

A: This is not a time to move forward with an unknown brand. We

have been in Richmond since the 1940’s! We serve families with a variety of needs to suit any budget.

Q: Is the funeral home a full service facility and able to handle

all of your needs (e.g. chapel, visitation room, reception and catering facilities, parking, licensed staff etc.)?

A: Yes, Richmond Funeral Home has four chapels which can accommodate intimate groups to hundreds of guests. We also own our own crematorium and shelter your deceased loved one on our site. Take comfort in knowing we do not require a third party to assist our client families. Be an informed consumer!

For further information or a FREE copy of the Family Registry call us at 604-273-3748 or join in one of our Estate Seminars.

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A: Chiropractors Patients who have regular adjustments have less illness,

less medical intervention, take less drugs, have less hospital stays and remain ambulatory much longer in life than those people who don’t have chiropractic care. In a low back pain study, 2 groups had intensive Chiropractic care for 1 month. The 1st group had no treatment for the 9 months following. The 2nd group received maintenance chiropractic adjustments for 9 months. The results, the 1st group returned to pre-treatment pain and disability. The group that followed-up with 9 months of maintenance care not only maintained their original improvements but they also showed gradual continued improvement. Chiropractic, when used regularly, can result in gradual improvements in a person’s life throughout their lifetime. When patients use chiropractic for symptom relief only, they often feel better for a little while but eventually the symptoms return because there has not been enough time for their body to completely heal and repair. Call for a complimentary consultation today for your overall good health!

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Q: I am concerned about the water line to my house.

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With water mains, it’s not a question of if; it’s a question of when it’s going to leak. If your house was built in the 70’s it’s almost certain that your water main was run in copper. Over time the copper, buried in soil, will break down and deteriorate. Water mains often become kinked or damaged from tree roots putting pressure on them. At some point in the future, you are going to spring a leak. Depending on your landscaping, the replacement will involve digging by hand or by machine, a minimum of 18” deep, from the city supplied, water service valve, up to the connection point in your home.

Most plumbers these days use plastic water service piping to replace water mains due to the high cost of copper. As a good practice, we include a new pressure reducing valve, (PRV) and shut-off valve with any water main install.

If you are planning a driveway replacement or re-landscaping the yard, don’t forget your water main. It will save you a headache down the road.

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Are there advantages to buying an older condo?

Older buildings often have higher monthly maintenance fees than new builds, which can be a deterrent to some buyers. However, while you’ll save on fees for the first few years in a new building, understand these costs are artificially low and will rise over time.

By contrast, an older building’s fees often have stabilized; its operating and maintenance expenses are clearly understood by the Strata council and accounted for in the budget. It will also have a healthier emergency or Contingency Reserve Fund, saved over time for foreseeable repairs.

The most common buyers of newly-built or pre-construction condos tend to be investors who either plan to flip their units at a higher price or sublet them out to renters.

Older buildings, however, tend to have a greater ratio of owner-occupied units – people who plan to live there long term, and have a personal interest in keeping it well-maintained. They’ll likely be more involved in how the building is governed, engage directly with the Strata Council, and actually attend owner meetings. In newer buildings, these meetings often have lower attendance, as investor owners can appoint the board as their proxy in voting matters, leaving fewer people to make important decisions affecting all residents.

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While there certainly are pros and cons to both buying options, if you’re planning on living in the condo, (provided you have the right expert advice throughout the buying process), you don’t need to be nervous about the purchase of an older condo.

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My house was built in 1978. Should I think about replacing it or wait until it breaks?- Thomas- North Delta

An option to digging is to do a water-main pull, (or Trenchless Water Main).

This involves fishing a cable through the existing water line and connecting the other end to a winch. This will remove the old line and install the new line at the same time. It is much less intrusive and much less expensive.

The limitation to this technique is that if you wait until the line breaks, it may be kinked, which can make it impossible to fish a cable through and you could be forced to dig.

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In BC, every driver will have an individual driver factor (a 3 decimal number), which depicts the driver’s risk on the road. ICBC uses this factor to calculate your Basic insurance premium.

ICBC look at two components: • How long you have been driving • Your crash history.

If your factor is under 1.000, ICBC consider you a more favorable driver and you will receive a discount. If your factor is over 1.000, your driving record isn’t as favorable and you will receive a surcharge.

More driving experience improves your driver factor, as long as you Suzanne Lima, have no crashes. Seniors will benefit further from having more years’ CAIB, CIP experience but of course, crash history will influence their driver factor as Branch Manager – well. Out of province drivers and new resident drivers will receive different Garden City adjustments to their factors.

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Fire-rescue saves ducklings in drainpipe Valerie Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Richmond Fire-Rescue used the sound of a mother duck’s call to save six ducklings stuck in a drain pipe.

A Richmond resident called for help on Thursday after discovering the ducklings stuck in the drain, according to a fire-rescue Facebook post.

“Captain Kelly and Firefigher Baker used the mobile phone on the engine to download the sound of a mother

duck,” reads the post.

Six ducklings were reunited with their mother after being rescued from a drainpipe by firerescue.

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The ducklings were then lured one at a time out of the drain by the sound of a mother duck and placed into a bucket.

After the six ducklings were safe and accounted for, the crew reunited them with their mother.

No ducklings were injured in the rescue.

It appears that no Richmond resident is too small to save for Richmond Fire-Rescue, who added that they may save a cat in a tree next.

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Can a Notary draw up and process a Lien on a property where monies are owed to another party?

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a Notary can draw up and file a Claim of Lien, or A: Yes, Builder’s Lien as it is traditionally known. But a Claim

of Lien cannot be filed if it is simply for someone owing someone else money. The Builders Lien Act, [S.B.C. 1997] Chapter 45, is quite complex, but for simplicity of definition, a Claim of Lien can be filed against an interest in land, for the price of the work or material of a contractor, subcontractor or worker who, in relation to an improvement on the interest in land, (a) performs or provides work, (b) supplies material, or (c) does any combination of those things referred to in (a) and (b), to the extent that the work or material remains unpaid by the owner of the interest in land on which the improvement is located.

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the new budget regarding Canadian banknotes.

It was regarding making certain banknote denominations no longer legal tender. This has now happened.

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If you go onto the Bank of Canada website www. bankofcanada.ca you will see that the $1, $2, $25, $500.00 and $1,000.00 are no longer legal tender.

This means you are unable to spend them as money. You are still able to deposit them into your bank account for now.

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With how deep in debt Canada is, this ability to deposit them Western Coin & Stamp may be short lived.

Anyone holding them after the short time period will be out of luck and money.

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Sweet Dreams at Aberdeen Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

If you walk into Aberdeen Centre this summer, be prepared for a sweet surprise.

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This… an exhibition featuring custom-made candy decorations, including the world’s first gummy bear, M&M’s chocolate and a favourite Chinese candy, White Rabbit, has arrived in Aberdeen Centre.

As visitors walk into the mall, they are immediately confronted by a giant packet of gummy bears hanging from the ceiling of the mall’s central atrium. However, these are no ordinary gummy bears. These mammal-shaped treats are replicas of the first gummy bears ever made back in Germany in 1920.

And the sweet daydream doesn’t stop there.

Exhibition visitors are also treated to two-feet-tall French macarons, huge Spanish Chupa Chups lollipops and China’s beloved national candy White Rabbit on the main stage.

“Candy is directly linked to some of our happiest memories, and we always associate candy with positivity, such as childhood, love, joy, friendship and celebration,” said Joey Kwan, Aberdeen Centre’s spokeswoman, and the brains behind the exhibit.

“But sometimes we take candies for granted; we even forget to appreciate having treats in our life. I wish this show could

Joey Kwan hopes the exhibition will put a smile on every visitor’s face. Nono Shen photos

not only put a smile on people’s face but also encourage them to cherish the many little things in our life.”

There is also an educational element to the exhibit.

Beside the mainstage is a book station that provides fun facts that help educate visitors about the history of candy. For example, candy was used for digestive troubles in ancient times.

In the 1800s, physicians would prescribe candy as a pain killer and to cure a broken heart. M&Ms were invented during wartime, so soldiers could enjoy chocolate without it melting.

“I want to ensure all kids have fun during the summer, but

they could also learn something while playing here,” said Kwan.

Also featured in the exhibit is a China-meets-Canada candy cart, featuring the best candies from both countries. For example, cotton candy is paired with dragon’s beard, a traditional Chinese sweet which tastes similar to cotton candy.

“Even though these candies are from two different countries, there are some things shared in common between the two cultures,” said Kwan, adding that all the materials used in the exhibit are recyclable.

The Sweet Dreams exhibit runs until Sept. 2 at Aberdeen Centre. Those who attend the exhibition can also enter a contest to win an ice cream cart by posting a picture to Instagram with #aberdeencentresweetdreams.

School admits issuing diploma without training Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Concerns about bogus colleges operating in Richmond have been sparked after a tribunal heard a woman received a diploma, apparently qualifying her to perform acupressure and body massage therapy, on the same day she paid her $5,000 tuition.

Richmond resident Zhen Qin initiated a complaint against Vancouver International College of Health and Wellness with the province’s Civil Resolutions Tribunal (CRT).

However, her complaint was not that the college failed to provide instruction, but that she had thought the diploma would enable her clients to make insurance claims for her services. However, that was not the case.

Qin told the tribunal that, in 2017, she saw the college’s online advertisement which said that by joining the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada and performing 1,000 hours of acupressure and body massage, the student who graduates from the program could write insurance receipts for clients under extended health insurance plans.

A year later, when Qin, who hadn’t attended one class du to “being too busy,” realized that was not the case, she requested a refund but the school’s principal refused. She then filed an appeal with CRT and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.

Both of those appeals were unsuccessful. Regardless, the case has brought the school to the attention of the ministry.

the same day you pay your tuition is “appalling.” And he doesn’t believe Qin’s is an isolated incidence.

Getting a diploma the same day you pay your tuition is ‘appalling.’

Johal said he has heard from a number of international students who have spent a significant amount of money to study in Canada but felt they didn’t get the education they were promised.

Johal is calling on the federal government to more closely monitor the situation regarding private schools.

Following a Richmond News inquiry about the case, the ministry said, “the (ministry’s) “Clearly the system is broPrivate Training Institutions ken somewhere. We need to Branch (PTIB) is reviewing the do a better job to fix it,” said court decision and will take Johal. “If the federal governappropriate action….The MLA JAS JOHAL ment wants to bring in more case is a reminder of the imstudents, then we must have portance for every prospective the resources here. Private colstudent to clarify if an instituleges should be monitored to make sure they tion is certified, and to ensure that the pro- don’t take advantage of students, or the sysgram they take will give them proper and tem. And maybe the immigration department certified credentials,” the email reads. should look into what’s happening here.”

Jas Johal, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough, said he couldn’t comment on this specific case, but said getting a diploma

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Regarding the CRT decision, adjudicator Micah Carmody said Qin shouldn’t have just relied on the college’s statements to make a

decision.

“It’s incumbent upon the student, before entering an institution, to make a due inquiry about the merits, reputation, and value of its certificates,” Carmody’s decision reads.

“In context, I find that it was not reasonable for the applicant to rely on Mr. Wang’s (the school’s principal) statements before inquiring with the relevant authorities.”

Wang told the News he made a mistake awarding Qin a diploma before she had taken any classes, but he was just trying to help her with her mortgage. He added that she was still welcome to attend classes anytime. Qin has never attended any of the college’s classes.

Wang claimed he doesn’t usually issue diplomas upon receipt of tuition and that Qin’s case was an exception.

The Better Business Bureau also stressed the importance of checking for valid accreditation before enrolling in any private training program.

“When students visit an institution, they need to check for a valid PTIB registration certificate or accreditation certificate if the institute claims to be accredited,” said BBB spokeswoman Karla Davis.

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For more than 40 years, he’s dealt with cultural challenges all over North America, from the eastern Arctic to Richmond and from Idaho to Vancouver, before coping with the growing pains of a city.

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Last Friday, June 28, was the last time Ted Townsend would be referred to in the media as a “spokesperson for the City of Richmond.”

Often found at the front end of a TV news camera or giving a quote to a newspaper, Townsend retired last week after 19 years as the city’s director of communications.

Asked what he’ll miss most when he woke up Monday morning a “free man,” Townsend said “the people.”

“But I am looking forward to no one (at the city) asking me for my opinion on something,” he laughed.

As for being the name many people connected with city hall, outside of mayor and council, Townsend said he enjoyed it, even though criticism occasionally followed.

“I was from Dawson Creek, who came to the big city because I had this idea I could tell stories,” said the former newspaper editor.

“And that’s what I still do today. But the very first day in journalism class, we were told that you’re going to need to develop a thick skin.

“I learned quickly that it’s just part of the job and not everybody’s going to agree with the decision (of the city). Of course, there were some people who couldn’t separate the messenger from the message.”

Prior to taking the communication reins at city hall, 60-year-old Townsend honed his skills over 21 years in the newspaper game.

His colourful career kicked off with an internship at The Province newspaper in 1979 (which lasted three weeks) before taking a paid version at the Vancouver Sun, all while studying journalism at Langara College.

After graduating in 1982, the only jobs available were in small towns, which saw him take on a daunting role as the sole reporter on Baffin Island, in the far eastern Arctic.

“I thought, ‘what’s going to be more interesting on my resume? Kitimat, Castlegar or working in the last frontier?’” said Townsend.

“The paper was bilingual, printed in English and Inuktitut. The paper went all over the eastern Arctic. I was writing about land claims, territories being divided, gas exploration. Translating was a challenge.

“Ironically, here I am, 40 years later with a similar challenge in Richmond.”

In the spring of ’83, Townsend spent three days working for a paper in the western Arctic, before being offered a reporter’s job at the Richmond Review, where he took only three years to work his way up to editor.

And in the late ‘80s, his career took an unexpected turn when he accepted the publisher’s role at a small daily in Idaho.

“It was in Blackfoot, the potato capital of the U.S. That was fun,” recalled Townsend.

“I was 30. I was only there for a year. It was

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In 1990, the opportunity of editor arose at the Westender in Vancouver which, at that time, was the polar opposite of Blackfoot.

“Blackfoot was heavy Mormon territory, very conservative and then coming to the Westender, where there was one of Canada’s largest gay communities…” he laughed.

“Vancouver was hosting the Gay Games and the Westender had a special edition.

“I opened up a copy in Idaho and I said to myself, ‘you’re not in Idaho anymore.’”

Townsend returned for a second stint as editor at the Review in the late ‘90s, before being head-hunted in 2000 for the birth of the communications role at city hall.

But, if you lead communications in a rapidly growing city for almost two decades, there are bound to be challenging times.

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None more so, said Townsend, than the scandal of the early 2000s, where female firefighters at Richmond Fire-Rescue took extended sick leave, en masse, amid allegations of harassment from male colleagues.

“It was extremely difficult as there were significant issues that needed to be addressed quickly,” said Townsend.

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“During the middle of that, I woke up one morning and walked downstairs to get my newspapers at the front door. There was a screaming headline in The Province about the fire-rescue saga and a screaming headline on the front page of the Sun about...how the Olympic Oval may sink...after being built.

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Scandals and sinking buildings aside, there were many gratifying days for Townsend.

“There are so many memorable moments from the Olympics and the Oval,” he said. “(Two of them were) the first day we were able to get the national speed skating team on the ice and the opening day of the Oval.

“That was an emotional day. As was the first ship sailing up the river for Tall Ships 2002.”

So what’s in store for Townsend now?

“I’m going to visit Vimy Ridge, where my grandfather fought. None of my family have been there,” he said, adding that he’s also planning a trip to Morocco and Spain.

“I lost a lot of weight in the last two years and now that I’ve got my health back, I’m planning to walk the Honolulu Marathon.”

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20th anniversary time to reflect Rotary chair recalls the day she made a promise to an orphan in Africa Nono Shen NSHEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Thirteen years ago, Magdalen Leung made a promise to a little orphan boy living in a village in South Africa.

Leung, chair of the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset and a long-time Richmond resident, had been working in the village as a volunteer, helping with the school in Refilwe.

As she was about to leave, the students ran out of the classroom to hug her goodbye, but one young boy named Success approached her and asked, “Mrs. Leung, are you gonna come back, or will you never see us again, just like other people did?”

The memory of that question still stings.

“So I made a promise to these kids,” Leung said, choking back tears. “I told them I would return to the village each year as long as you need me.”

Leung has kept that promise. Every year she has returned, bringing supplies and other volunteers with her.

“What I do might be a drop in the ocean, but with more people joining the team, we can make a difference in their lives,” said Leung.

In March 2013, she took a group of Hugh Boyd students to help build a school, work with the orphans and develop a greater appreciation of what it means to be of service to your community.

And if one charitable project isn’t enough, Since her initial for the past five visit, some of the year Leung has young students been actively inhave grown into well-educated inMagdalen Leung (right) with An Jing volved with Gift dividuals with a of Life Global, in a hospital in China.

Photo sumbitted range of opporwhich raises tunities. money to fund “One boy from the village told me if I surgeries for children with congenital heart were not here, he would never have had disease in China. the chance to learn how to read or write, and he might have ended up as a farmer for the rest of his life,” said Leung.

Even at her most busy times working as a realtor and raising a family, Leung has never thought about quitting volunteerism.

Leung went to China last year to visit An Jing, a seven-year-old girl who needed heart surgery, but was shocked to learn the Rotary was still $5,000 short of what was needed to pay for the operation the girl urgently required.

Leung recalls telling the doctor, “Please go ahead.” She then borrowed some money from her husband, and luckily some friends chipped in for the donation.

Leung returned to the hospital two days later to check on An Jing, and the surgeon introduced her to the girl by explaining, “The lady flew from Canada to China to save your life.”

“The girl asked the surgeon, ‘Could you please teach me how to say I love you and thank you in English,’ and then she said these words back to me, ” Leung continued.

“Just by seeing the happiness in people’s eyes, how could I stop volunteering? ” Today, Leung is one of 22 members of Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset volunteer globally.

“The principle of the Rotary Club is fostering world peace and understanding. You will become more tolerant, compassionate, caring, and plain loving towards one another by giving back to society,” said Leung.

Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset will celebrate its 20th anniversary on July 6 at Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel.

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Nancy Liu will be spending much of her summer holidays in the water but it won’t be at a beach or lake.

The 14-year-old rising star with the Pacific Wave Synchronized Swim Club has been named to the Canadian Artistic 13-to-15 National Team that will be competing at the inaugural FINA Youth Artistic Swimming World Championships in Slovakia — Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.

The soon-to-be Grade 9 student at Richmond Christian was the lone B.C. athlete named to the 10-member Canadian team following a seasonlong evaluation process that concluded with a training camp at the Olympic Games Pool in Montreal last month. Only the top 24 swimmers in the country were invited.

The athletes stayed at Concordia University and Liu made nightly phone calls to Meng about her

Pacific Wave’s Nancy Liu will be representing Canada at the inaugural FINA Youth Artistic Swimming World Championships in Slovakia. Photo by Dan Robichaud Photography progress and what she needed to work on.

“I was expecting it to be hard. That moment when I first saw the Olympic Pool I just couldn’t believe my eyes,” Liu continued. I was just taking in everything because I was thinking I may never come back here again. Who knows!

“Once the training started, it was back to business. I was pushing very hard. We were split into three teams and they told us not to be suspicious about it. They had three coaches working with us and two more on the side evaluating.”

The journey that has taken her career to this

point began a few years ago when she joined Pacific Wave and the club saw her potential thanks to a background in gymnastics and figure skating.

She was aged up to older training groups and placed fifth in 11-and-12-year-old solos at the 2017 Canadian Espoir Championships. She is now working with Pacific Wave’s junior group.

“She has lots of strengths from the previous activities she has done but she has also worked really hard to get where she has. I have seen the process,” said Rosilyn Tegart, Pacific Wave’s Provincial Stream Coordinator.

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Zach McMinn’s second of the night with 43 seconds left in overtime lifted the Roadrunners (10-5-1) to a huge 10-9 overtime victory over the first place Adanacs (14-3-0) last Friday in Coquitlam.

It was their sixth straight win and moved them into sole possession of third place. The same two teams will meet again on Sunday (4 p.m.) at Minoru Arenas to conclude regular season play.

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The Doritos had opened the season with six straight losses. Four of them by one run. The players led by— coach Andy Ohara — never gave up. They practiced hard and stayed positive as a group. And boy did it pay off.

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Richmond Centre: (604) 370-3376 Aberdeen Centre: (604) 267-0807 Metropolis at Metrotown: (604) 438-8182

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Oakridge Centre: (604) 267-0807 Coquitlam Centre: (778) 941-0360 Guildford Centre: (604) 588-1808

ONLY AT REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE *

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Reasons to shop: #5, #31 and #33 REASON #5

FREE ITEM WITH

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YOUR BIG SHOP GETS BIGGER

This week, spend $250 or more before tax and get PC® or Blue Menu® Thick & Juicy Frozen Beef Burgers (2.27/2.72 kg) PLUS two PC® Gigantico Hamburger Buns (package of 8) FREE **.

A value of up to $26.94. See flyer for details.

REASON #31

TALK ABOUT CONVENIENCE

OH BABY!

The Mobile Shop is exclusively located where President’s Choice products are sold. This way you can find all your mobile phone needs right where you shop!

REASON #33

Thousands of people lined the sunny streets of Steveston for the annual Salmon Festival parade, including one mom who wanted a Richmond Mountie to hug her toddler. See Richmond-News.com for the full gallery

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PC® Green has a wide variety of products, such as toilet paper, floor cleaner and more, with green benefits. See this week’s flyer for savings on super big pack diapers.

We match prices. So you can just shop.† * You can also enjoy some of these programs at our select family of stores including Extra Foods, No Frills, and Your Independent Grocer. ‡ See weekly flyer for details on the free item and how you qualify for it. ** See this week’s flyer for full details. † Every week, we check our major competitors’ flyers and match the price on hundreds of items. See flyer for full details.

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OH, AND HERE ARE ALL 33 REASONS TO SHOP WITH US: 1.

Club Size: Buy more, save more.

2. Always: Find set prices on everyday items, like no name® vegetables that are always $4.

3. 10 for $10: Mix and match 10 items for $10 throughout different departments in the store.

4. Deal Of The Week: A special deal each week. If we don’t ask you about it at checkout, you get it free!

5. Free Item With Purchase: Check our flyer for the free item offer with a minimum spend. You never know when it will pop up.

6. PC Optimum: Earn points and redeem them towards free groceries. Plus get personalized offers on things you already buy and love.

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PC Children’s Charity: Putting the power of food into the hands of Canadian children so they can learn and grow, improve their well-being, and make a positive contribution to the world around them. Learn more at pc.ca/charity ®

8. PC® Express: Order online, pickup in store, or have it delivered. Visit pcexpress.ca for details.

17. PC® Nutrition First Pet Food: Your fur-babies deserve greattasting food that delivers on nutrition.

18. Arz: Quality, authentic Middle Eastern food experiences with innovative products.

19. Suraj: South Asian food staples offering excellent value without compromising quality.

20. Sufra: Great selection of products, certified by the Halal Monitoring Authority.

21. Rooster: Popular with the Asian community due to its great quality and authentic ingredients.

22. Self-Checkout: A great time-saver. Just scan, pay and go.

23. Joe Fresh: Freshen up your wardrobe with stylish and affordable essentials.

24. PC® Financial: Every purchase you make with the President’s Choice® Financial Mastercard earns you PC Optimum points towards food, health and beauty products, and apparel where PC® products are sold. All with no annual fee. Visit pcfinancial.ca to learn more.

25. Canadian Hockey League Sponsor: We’re proud sponsors of the Canadian Hockey League.

9. Green Bins: We offer handy $5.98 reusable bins that you can use every time you shop. Did you know you can fit five bins in our carts?

10. All Checkout Lanes Open: On Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, you’ll always find every lane open.* 11. President’s Choice®: Innovative products that encourage discovery while enhancing everyday experiences and special occasions.

12. PC® Black Label Collection: Discover your inner foodie. Get inspired with the selection of premium products inspired by flavours from around the world.

13. no name®: Saving is simple with no name® - now featuring Simple Check™. When you told us that you want products made without certain ingredients without compromising your budget, we listened. Look for the Simple Check™ symbol on no name® products made without 10 ingredients. Learn more at noname.ca

26. Optical: Get an eye exam, try on some cool new frames, or browse the selection when you shop for groceries.

27. PC® Free From: Choose from a selection of tender and delicious pork, chicken and beef raised without antibiotics and hormones**.

28. Multicultural Foods: We showcase family favourites from all over the world.

29. Free Cookie: We’ve been giving away free cookies to kids for so long, that some parents can remember the simple joy of a delicious, free cookie at Real Canadian Superstore back when they were kids.

30. Save It Forward: Save it Forward makes it easy to donate to charity. You get a coupon to buy products at Superstore, we match the coupon value and donate it to chosen charities. Learn more at superstore.ca/saveitforward 31. The Mobile Shop: Talk about convenience. All your mobile phone needs right where you shop.

15. PC® Blue Menu: Count on PC® Blue Menu for a huge variety of alternatives to your usual fare. Sensible food choices never tasted so good.

32. PC® Insiders Subscription: If you love PC® then why not become a PC® Insiders subscriber? You Get 200 PC Optimum points per $1 spent at participating retailers and brands such as PC® Organics, Joe Fresh and PC® Black Label Collection. And you get free shipping, grocery pick-up and other indulgences. Try one month free. See pcinsiders.ca for full details.

16. PC® Organics: Through organic certification, we make it easy (and delicious) to buy organic foods.

33. PC® Green: Diapers, toilet paper, floor cleaner and more.

PC® Green has a wide variety of products with green benefits.

14. Farmer’s Market: Enjoy fresh produce, homestyle pies, desserts and more that will make your mouth water.

We match prices. So you can just shop.† † Every week, we check our major competitors’ flyers and match the price on hundreds of items. See flyer for full details. * Unless we are unable to due to unforeseen technical difficulties. See in-store or online for details. ** In Canada, all poultry and pork are raised without hormones.