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NEWS Money-laundering inquiry gets an earful NEWS School sends student to hospital, neglects to tell parents ARTS Killer suspense comes to Gateway PULSE Richmondites show their respect EAT&DRINK Sake passion ferments in Ironwood SPORTS Richmond soccer players were prominent at the U Sports national championships

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‘You people’ sours Cherry Eve Edmonds EEDMONDS@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

I know enough ink has been spilled on the now-infamous “you people” comment by hockey icon Don Cherry — but I can’t resist.

As you probably know, the grand bombastic Hockey Night in Canada commentator took a moment during his “Coach’s Corner” segment to berate people for not wearing poppies in honour of Remembrance Day. Actually, if he did that, all would have been fine. We’re used to being berated for not wearing a poppy. It’s a bit like being berated for not voting.

The catch, here, is he didn’t say “people” he said “you people” and noted the greatest offenders were those living in areas where there is a notably high immigrant population — downtown Toronto and Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto where Cherry lives.

And if Cherry wasn’t already clear about his target, he added “you love our milk and honey...”

I want to pick up on the Mississauga part, because that municipality is not unlike Richmond. Despite being more than three times the size, like Richmond, it’s an affluent suburb with a high immigrant population that has seen incredible growth in the past 10 years; in both municipalities, English is the second language for the majority of residents.

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Now, when it comes to poppies, Cherry is right in that it appears fewer people today wear them than they did 20, 30 years ago. Whether certain ethnic groups are more or less inclined to wear them than other ethnic groups — I doubt anyone has the stats to prove it. However, what we do have, in this paper, is a moving Remembrance Day photo page (p. 26 with more photos online.)

Take a look at the faces of those young cadets — not just wearing poppies but lined up on parade in full uniform.

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You’re telling me “immigrants” and their kids don’t participate in and pay their respect to Canada’s military?

The irony here is Cherry’s comments, implying immigrants come here to leach off “our” milk and honey, is just the kind of Nazi propaganda about the Jews the allied forces were fighting. (Not to mention the fact, much of “our” milk and honey is thanks to the economic engine that is new immigrants.)

Cherry is certainly not a Nazi; I wouldn’t even call him a racist, but he has (or did have) a big platform and with that comes a big responsibility.

To go down the “you people” road takes us in a completely wrong direction. We can criticize the changes we see around us — be it too few poppies or too many mega homes, but to make sweeping statements about particular ethnic groups is lazy and destructive. It avoids the hard work of reaching across divides, educating ourselves and others, and fostering relationships.

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City follows bylaws Richmond secondary Dear Editor,

Re: “Why one rule for the city, another for us?” Letters, Nov. 7.

Like many residents, I share the frustrations expressed in a letter to the editor in the Nov. 7 issue regarding the property damage caused by chafer beetles.

This invasive species has destroyed public and private property across Metro Vancouver for decades while proving resistant to chemical and non-chemical interventions.

Ten years ago, when the city adopted the Pesticide Use Con-

trol Bylaw to restrict the application of chemicals for cosmetic purposes, we wanted to protect our environment, especially by preventing damage to pollinators, birds and others that were often silent victims to such products.

The City of Richmond adheres to this bylaw and does not use unsafe chemicals or pesticides on any city property.

We continue to seek environmentally safe and sustainable solutions to control the chafer beetle. The range of bylaw-compliant solutions varies from us-

ing horticultural vinegar, nematodes, special bacteria applied by licensed applicators, different varieties of grasses to hot water and steam.

Unfortunately, the city experiences the same frustrations and challenges as many residents when trying to combat the effects of the chafer beetle using methods consistent with our pesticide management bylaw.

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coach remembered Dear Editor,

During my years at Richmond high, I had the opportunity to be coached by Coach Bill McKittrick when he coached the field lacrosse team in 1974.

I was the sports editor for the school annual and “Coach” was the football coach for the Colts in the good old years, and he always kept me informed.

Not only was he a

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up to — always ready to help the students. I didn’t see Coach much after my Richmond High years, but his legacy stayed with me.

Bill McKittrick (circa 1975) great coach and teacher, but he was one of those in school that you could always look

Rest in peace, Coach, you were and will always be an influence in my life.

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Transit plan needed for north, south arms Dear Editor, Cutting through the miasma of political drivel, men-of-straw arguments and selfserving anti-tunnel tripe, one salient fact remains: there has been no capacity increase in crossing the north arm of the Fraser River since 1975.

from bus to train) is successful is like calling the Edsel successful.

Just to increase capacity to match the other two lightmetro lines, will cost about $1.5 billion in today’s money and this Improving south arm crossing will increase by pointless unless improving north two-to-three times arm crossing as well. File photo the rate of inflation every year hence.

A 10-lane bridge or eight-lane tunnel will only cause massive gridlock on Highway 99 in Richmond.

There will be no rapid transit crossing the south arm of the Fraser for another 35 years, at the earliest.

TransLink is utterly useless in providing user-friendly transit and has just admitted that the Gordon Campbell/Liberal pet P-3 transit project was underbuilt. With stations with 40-metre platforms and the ability to operate only two-car trains, the Canada Line has roughly slightly more than half the capacity of the Expo and Millennium Lines, where their station platforms are 80 metres or more.

Until there is a comprehensive transit plan, that includes a new crossing of the north arm of the Fraser to open in conjunction with a new bridge or tunnel, talk of a new crossing across the south arm is nothing more than stuff and nonsense as Richmond will turn into a massive parking lot.

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He also suggested subdividing the seized farmland mansions into affordable housing, for tenant farmers.

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Suzanne Jay, of the Asian Women of Equality Society, asked the commission to look at the prostitution industry which, she says, is prevalent in hotels, mansions and condos.

Happy hour was in full swing at the Hilton hotel on Minoru Boulevard on Thursday evening, but the mood was far from jovial a few feet away in the conference room.

“It’s connected to money laundering…and we’re alarmed that law enforcement is turning a blind eye...,” said Jay.

With the muffled tones of the resident band as back-up, one Richmond resident after another stepped up to the tell the money-laundering public inquiry commission who and what they need to investigate in the city.

“Women are being sold for sex and this especially affects Asian women and colonized women. A lot of the money is likely being washed through the casinos.”

The crowd of mixed ages, sex and ethnicity was slow to fill the small room for the 5:30 p.m. kick off – perhaps they were next door – but half an hour later, it was near 100-strong and standing-room only.

And although that figure sounds low, considering the gravity of the subject at hand, it was higher than previous inquiries hosted in Vancouver and Kelowna.

Before the first speaker took the mic, the inquiry’s commissioner, Austin Cullen, told how they are looking into the full scope of money laundering in the province, including real estate, gaming and financial institutions.

But Cullen also cautioned the crowd that they were not there to answer questions, adding that the evening was an “exploration and discovery process” en route to making recommendations to the government next year.

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Terborg also took a pop at Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie, saying that his “eyes are likely boring into the back of my head right now.” However, an audience member belted out that the mayor, who was there earlier, had departed after the first speaker.

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Parents not told son Church pushes for taken to hospital 142 rental homes Disabled teen sent by himself in ambulance Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

When a disabled teen was sent to Richmond Hospital last week after an incident at McRoberts Secondary, his parents weren’t contacted due to “confusion” between police and the school, according to a statement from the school district.

The boy’s father, Ibrahim Elburai, was angry no one contacted him about his son being sent to the hospital on his own despite being “very fragile,” and that no one from the school went with him.

Eventually, he found out via some acquaintances that his son was taken to hospital, he told the Richmond News.

Scott Robinson, superintendent of the Richmond School District,

said in the statement that the lack of communication “caused significant concern to the parents who should have been notified.”

“An apology has been provided directly to the parents by the school district,” he added.

The 16-year-old, who has spina bifida, hydrocephalus and a heart condition, was not himself and was “edgy,” according to Elburai, and the teen claimed he had been given a drug.

Elburai was upset the school couldn’t get hold of him or his wife, although they have their phones with them all the time as well as a landline.

“The worst part is the school didn’t bother to call us,” Elburai said on Friday.

According to the statement, the school district has apologized to the family — in “normal circumstances,” the family would have

been notified.

According to the Richmond RCMP, who are investigating the incident, the student “fell ill after allegedly consuming an unknown substance.”

“At this stage, we believe that this is an isolated incident with no additional reports noted,” said Cpl. Dennis Hwang, spokesperson for the Richmond RCMP, on Friday.

The school district said that it will be reviewing its protocols on communicating with parents and the RCMP “in order to avoid future confusion.”

“In order to ensure that a situation like this does not occur again, the school district will be taking steps to ensure that expectations regarding communication with parents in similar circumstances are clear to all school administrators,” Robinson explained in the statement.

The plan to rebuild Brighouse United Church with 142 rental housing units on the same property moved one step forward.

Plans have been modified over the three-year planning process, and now a six-storey building with townhouses and a 10,000-square-foot church are envisioned for the property located just west of McDonald’s on No. 3 Road.

Stuart Appenheimer, who has been the minister at the church for 31 years, was pleased council moved forward with the development.

The project needed the right pieces to be in place in order to move forward, he explained. Firstly, the United Church formed a non-profit housing society, Three Point Housing Society, which will operate the housing. Then, BC Housing came on board to finance the construction.

Stuart Appenheimer is the minister at Brighouse United. Maria Rantanen photo But a child care centre originally planned as part of the project won’t be built. The one currently housed in the church is looking for new space — it will, however, stay open for now.

“Those two things came together to make it possible,” Appenheimer said.

Of the 142 units, 20 will be low-end affordable units and 68 will be for moderate incomes.

The plan is to build 142 rental units, a new worship area and about 560 square feet of amenity space.

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Lesley Lee, supervisor of nuclear medicine, showed how a patient enters the chamber of a new gamma camera.

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Twice a day the isotopes arrive at the Nuclear Medicine Department at Richmond Hospital.

They are used for patients being diagnosed with a gamma camera — the latest diagnostic tool at the hospital and the first of its kind in Canada.

After its final installation this summer, the camera has been used 500 times for detecting medical problems in the lungs, heart, kidneys, gall bladder, bones, brain, thyroid gland and sometimes the stomach.

The camera cost $1.9 million — that covered renovating and expanding the room where it’s located, adding lead windows and upgrading the HVAC system.

The Richmond Hospital Foundation gave $300,000 toward the new camera.

While the camera allows for very specialized diagnostics, Lesley Lee, supervisor of nuclear medicine at Richmond Hospital, said it also increases patients’ comfort by reducing time spent in the machine and allowing the

patient to relax while the camera rotates around to take its pictures.

“It has higher image resolution than our previous camera, and it has builtin SPECT/CT capability, so it helps radiologists interpret results with greater confidence,” she said.

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ality of organs and pinpoint things like the nodes where breast cancer is located so they can be targeted for treatment.

Or, while some diagnostics show whether there are stones in a gall bladder, the gamma camera can show how well the gall bladder is performing, Lee explained.

Nuclear medicine is a subspecialty of diagnostic imaging, which involves the use of radioactive medications (radiopharmaceuticals — the isotopes) to diagnose and treat disease.

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Posters slapped on an office building — announcing the bankruptcy of a Richmond-based real estate agency — is fake news, according to the owner of the company. It has merely moved to Vancouver.

Photos showing posters on the window of Maxcel Westcoast Realty, at 6020 Blundell Rd., created a buzz on Chinese language social media sites, including one of the biggest Chinese language online forums, VanPeople.

At one point, the post was trending as the most viewed on Chinese social media.

The posters, dated Nov. 5, 2019, printed in Chi-

nese characters, stated “the company has closed, which means it doesn’t exist anymore, please stop knocking on my door.”

However, when the Richmond News visited the office last Thursday, all the posters had been removed from the office windows.

According to Kathy Xu, owner and co-founder of Maxcel Westcoast Realty, the posters contain false information.

The company is still operating and the whole team relocated from Richmond to their Vancouver office earlier this week.

Xu has no idea who hung the posters on the window.

A spokesperson from the Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC) also confirmed that the company is licensed and just moved to Vancouver.

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When Tandoori Kona opens its new restaurant in Hinton, Alberta, there’s no doubt that some of the customers will be from Richmond.

Any Tandoori Kona aficionado who is travelling through the Rockies will be sure to stop there for lunch or dinner. They will know that the Indian dishes they love at the Richmond location will be the same at whatever Tandoori Kona they visit.

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“If customers are healthy then we are healthy,” he says.

Along with a menu of traditional favourites, Tandoori Kona — Kona means “corner” in Hindi — also offers daily specials. That means there’s no use of leftovers the next day — everything is fresh and prepared that day.

The prices are very reasonable, which makes Tandoori Kona the go-to place for many people who live and work in the area.

Building on the success of his Richmond location, Chef Raj also has opened Tandoori Konas in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as the soon-to-open brand new location in Hinton.

Tandoori Kona’s Richmond location at 11700 Cambie Road is open seven days a week. Call 604-279-9259 to order take-out or make a reservation.

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Display ad Caption: Tandoori Kona customers know that the flavourful dishes they love today will be the same when they return tomorrow or five years from now. This consistency, coupled with reasonable prices, has earned the Richmond restaurant a loyal following.

The intent of the application is to apply for a new Liquor Primary Liquor Licence and request hours of liquor sales as: Sunday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The total person capacity is set at 60 occupants.

Residents, property owners and businesses may comment on this application by writing to: THE CITY OF RICHMOND Business Licence Division LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS 6911 NO. 3 RD RICHMOND, BC, V6Y 2C1 To ensure the consideration of your views, your written comments must be received on or before Nov 30, 2019. Your name, address and phone number must be included on your comments. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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Imperial Landing leased to gym, restaurants, hotel Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

The former ghost town that was the Imperial Landing site in Steveston is about to get a lot more life.

“Leased” signs have recently popped up on most of the remaining vacant commercial spaces at the waterfront location.

And developer Onni has told the Richmond News about some of the new businesses that will soon open their doors at the site, which has been the centre of a rezoning controversy over the last decade.

According to Onni, it has signed lease agreements with the likes of Goodlife Fitness, one of Canada’s largest fitness club chains.

A Thai restaurant called “Bann Lao” will also occupy one of the units, while the Colony Restaurant Group – which operates three large bar/restaurants in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant

and North Vancouver – will also be opening a location.

A spokesperson for Onni also confirmed that the developer has started work on its waterfront hotel, which they hope to open in late spring or early summer 2020.

However, the company said it still has some space available for lease and is open to offers from prospective clients.

After more than 10 years of battling with the City of Richmond and Steveston residents, Onni agreed to a deal with the city in June of this year.

Onni agreed to pay $5.5 million to the city in exchange for rezoning six commercial buildings on the waterfront, which were originally supposed to be for marine mixed use. The money was earmarked for Steveston Community Centre.

Not everyone on city council was happy with the rezoning in the summer, including Coun. Kelly Greene, who called the move a “travesty.”

She pointed out that the mixed maritime use was supposed to be the city’s compensation for the development, which is on the old BC Packers site.

The zoning amendments added several types of use to the six Imperial Landing buildings — health service, hotel, recreation, restaurant, retail and financial service — and removed boarding and lodging, community care facility and home business.

The Fab Pad was evacuated after a driver smashed a car into the Moncton Street store.

Steveston store hit by errant driver Alan Campbell

Since 1998, the city had contemplated its vision for the waterfront site of BC Packers.

About half the site, to the east, became condos and a waterfront park, while the other half sat empty until 2012 when Onni built six buildings under maritime-industrial zoning, which was intended for servicing the Village’s marine industry. However, the buildings were built to also accommodate commercial uses.

Since 2013, the developer had failed to lease the space for maritime use and hence the buildings sat empty.

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ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM An entire building in Steveston needed to be evacuated last week, after a driver smashed into its rear.

According to The Fab Pad’s Facebook page, the driver put their car into drive, instead of reverse, and “drove right into the brick wall next to our back door.”

The accident caused the wall to cave in and cracked the store’s interior wall.

Emergency services arrived, but the building was, according to the post, deemed unsafe for occupation and everyone was evacuated until it could be assessed by a structural engineer.

Later the same day, the engineer arrived and the building was deemed safe for occupancy again.

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A worldwide scam centred on “Chinese gold” or “buried treasure” could be making a reappearance in Richmond.

Authorities in the U.S. have been in contact with Richmond RCMP, after several U.S.-based reports indicated the scam is once again gaining traction across the border.

Based on these reports, Richmond RCMP said scammers may be using new variations of the con, evolved from prior contact with law enforcement agencies.

The scam typically utilizes props such as gold Buddha statues, gold ingots, or an ancient letter or will. Scammers primarily target native Mandarin speakers, making contact with their victims either by visiting them or phoning them, according to the RCMP. Richmond RCMP said, historically, scammers visit practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, “feigning illness due to the stress of having discovered a will/letter and a quantity of gold at a construction site.”

The scammer typically claims to be a construction worker with no legal status in the country, and that they unearthed the “buried treasure” while working.

The scammer then asks the victim for help and offers to sell the gold for a “fraction of market pricing,” according to RCMP. Often, there is more than one individual involved in the scam. The victim is invited to have the gold inspected independently — the con artists will provide a piece of real gold apparently sawed off one of the ingots.

The victim then arranges to pay the scammers in cash for the gold. Once they’ve received the funds, they flee the country or region, said Richmond RCMP. Richmond Mounties conducted successful investigations against the scam in 2015 and 2017. In 2015, Bao Sheng Zhong, a Chinese national, was arrested and charged by Richmond Mounties for a similar scheme. Zhong was convicted and deported to China.

In January 2018, Richmond RCMP arrested and charged Dejin Xu and Zhong Yang — also Chinese nationals — in connection to a similar scam.

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City hall lit up Christmas trees line the foyer of Richmond City Hall, set up by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset, ready to be decorated by businesses and organizations.

Winter Wonderland events will take place starting Dec. 7 at city hall with entertainment throughout the month of December. Details will be posted at Richmond. ca.

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Divided over duplexes A lot that currently has a single-family home on it, located at 5500 Williams Rd. (at No. 2 Road), is being planned for two duplexes.

promise,” adding more housing should be built on the lot. Arguing for densificaiton, he said more people will come to the region as climate change increases.

Council passed first reading on the fourhome application on Tuesday, despite some councillors arguing the lot should be denser while others said it should have fewer homes on it.

Coun. Carol Day, however, said the plan is too dense for the area and will cause “traffic gridlock” in the complex.

Coun. Harold Steves called this a “com-

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Two weeks ago, the Saskatchewan Provincial government announced new legislation, aimed at curbing what is known in legal circles as “Predatory Marriages”. Two pieces of legislation will be amended. The first is the Marriage Act. The amendment will essentially allow the family of a spouse (as well as the Public Trustee) to apply for an Order invalidating the marriage, largely on the basis of a lack of capacity of the “victim” spouse. The second amendment is to the Wills Act. The amendment will end the automatic revocation of a Will by marriage (or “common law” relationship). Thus, the “victim” spouse now will have to change her or his Will if the asset distribution is to be altered in the new relationship. In my opinion, these amendments make it clear that there is a problem in Saskatchewan with some marriages being financially motivated, where seniors are taken advantage of. The amendments are, in my opinion, constructive and I presume other provinces must also be considering them. In B.C., marriage no longer automatically revokes a Will. However, I hope in the coming years that our province takes more steps to counter the predatory marriage problem.

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According to the Richmond Mounties — who compared data from April to September of this year to the same period last year — residential break-ins have decreased by 32 per cent.

Residential break and enters are down by more than 32 percent compared to last year.

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From April to September 2018, there were 349 incidents. This year, there were 236.

“We have attacked residential break and enters with an all-hands-on-deck approach, and used a highly data-driven methodology aided by our crime analysts,” said Sgt. Simon Lee of Richmond RCMP’s crime reduction unit, in a press release.

“We are then able to map areas, times and identify patterns or trends in behaviour. This information then can be quickly disseminated to all of our frontline and specialty units.”

This reduction in property crime is due to the combined efforts of the RCMP’s property

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“Our several-pronged approach in investigating and disrupting suspects responsible for residential break-ins has resulted in the arrest of several high-profile offenders, each responsible for multiple crimes.

“We have shown that a common goal can be reached with a unified and concerted effort among all units,” said Lee.

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Notice of Public Hearing

City of Richmond

Monday, November 18, 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.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 19-855101) Location/s: 2370 - 4000 No. 3 Road Applicant/s:

Maple Hill School Inc.

Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit to allow “Education” as a permitted use at 2370 - 4000 No. 3 Road, to permit an education facility on site until August 31, 2020.

City Contact: Natalie Cho, 604-276-4193, Planning and Development Division

TU 19-855101

3.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10095 (CHILD CARE RESERVE FUND AMENDMENT) Location/s:

City-wide

Applicant/s:

City of Richmond

Purpose: To amend Section 5.16 (Child Care and Other Community Amenities) to enhance community amenity contributions and the provision of child care services.

City Contact: Chris Duggan, 604-204-8621, Community Social Development How to obtain further information: 9 #: 52*.4- If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

7 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

2.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10065 (RZ 18-808220) Location/s:

8131 and 8151 Bennett Road

Applicant/s:

Colliers International Consulting

Purpose: To create the “Rental Tenure Residential and Religious Assembly (ZMU42) St. Albans (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone the subject location from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” and “Assembly (ASY)” to “Rental Tenure Residential and Religious Assembly (ZMU42) - St. Albans (City Centre)”, to permit development of a mixed use mid-rise development containing a church and approximately 142 purpose-built rental units, consisting of 20 low-end of market units, 68 moderate income limits units and 54 units with rental rate and household income restrictions as defined by BC Housing HousingHub Provincial Rental Supply program.

9 $' "1': 7>00- 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 November 8, 2019 and ending November 18, 2019, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

7 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 November 8, 2019 and ending November 18, 2019.

City Contact: Sara Badyal, 604-276-4282, Planning and Development Division

Bylaw 10065

City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Participating in the Public Hearing process: 7 )/2 3#:-.9 52;&.*0 .% ('2* $( ;-- ,2,:2&% (1 $/2 '#:-.96 41 you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: 9 #: !8/>10- using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/ cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm 9 #: +'>.;>); 6>10- 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office 9 #: ?>%- 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office 9 5&=01< 74>)1.3 ,&04(- For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

7 !-- %#:,.%%.(*% ".-- 1(&, ';&$ (1 $/2 &29(&8 (1 $/2 hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office

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A gala last week raised $230,000 for Pathways Clubhouse — a Richmond non-profit that supports people with mental illness — including a surprise $100,000 from Jim Pattison Enterprises.

Several fundraising events at the gala, including a silent auction, a wine wall and 50/50, raised $80,000, and the non-profit was aware of a

$50,000 donation coming from Pattison Foundation that evening.

But a donation of $100,000 was a complete surprise to Dave MacDonald, executive director of Pathways — this was raised by various corporate divisions at Jim Pattison Enterprises and was presented by Dan Nomura, president of one division, Canadian Fishing Company.

“This is exciting as we will now be able to go full force in providing much needed mental health supports to the youth and young adults in Richmond,” MacDonald explained after the event.

Jan Brady, Susan Johnson and Elena Agala were at the gala last week. Maria Rantanen photo

This was Pathways Clubhouse’s 14th annual gala, and the first time it was held at the River Rock Casino.

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Toys and presents were seen stuffed to the brim of a police cruiser at Richmond RCMP’s headquarters last Thursday.

It was all to promote Richmond RCMP’s fifth annual Toy Drive and Pancake Breakfast which, in itself, is one of major Richmond Christmas Fund events.

Richmond RCMP’s Supt. Will Ng, Richmond Christmas Fund co-chair Wayne Duzita and Richmond Cares Richmond Gives’ CEO Ed Gavsie helped stuff the cruiser.

“This is important for everyone, especially for those at a disadvantage in the community,” said Gavsie, adding that those who are vulnerable in Richmond may also suffer during the holidays.

Richmond RCMP is very engaged in the

community, added Supt. Ng.

This year, the toy drive will take place Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon in a section of the parking lot at Ironwood Shopping Plaza.

Everyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy or a minimum $5 donation can receive a free pancake breakfast.

There will also be various children activities and an opportunity to take a picture with Santa.

Each year, the Christmas Fund distributes grocery vouchers to individuals and families in need. Children 11 and under also receive toys, books and sports equipment, while youth aged 12 to 17 are given gift cards.

The program is supported by nearly 200 volunteers, who contribute more than 3,000 hours annually. Hundreds of other Richmond residents, businesses and community groups donate cash and toys.

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But it was only a few years ago that Grant — who works in the finance industry and commutes regularly to Toronto — realized by accident that his obsessive running routes had a life of their own.

“Richmond’s layout kind of forces you to take certain routes, which I can trace on my Nike app and post on Facebook,” said Grant, who has never been able to drive, either, due to his poor sight.

“I then realized, and others pointed out, (the routes) look like actual shapes, including a staircase.

“Some of the patterns are by default, due to certain roads or routes being impassable in Richmond. But I found out that, if I zig-zag, I’ll

Running isn’t just a passion for Peter Grant, he’s taken to making shapes while he’s navigating his home town of Richmond and Downtown Toronto, while visiting that city on business. Main photo by Alan Campbell. Maps submitted usually end up somewhere close to where I need to be.”

As for the ship route he designed in Downtown Toronto, Grant said he only realized what he was doing once looking at the app afterwards.

“I had done the bow of the ship by accident. Then I looked at it and said, ‘that looks like the bow of a ship,’ he explained.

“So then I thought, ‘if I run this way, as well, I can add the top of the ship.’”

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The Double Axe Murders, a psychological thriller based on true events that happened in Newfoundland 200 years ago, will have its West Coast debut at Richmond’s Gateway Theatre Nov. 14.

Bringing the gruesome tale to the West Coast has been a decade-long mission for the play’s director Tamara McCarthy.

In 2007, McCarthy went to Cow Head, Newfoundland to lead a series of physical theatre workshops. During her stay, she saw a production of The Double Axe Murders.

“This play really struck me and stayed with me for weeks,” said McCarthy, who quickly determined that more Canadians needed to be exposed to this gory part of Canadian history.

However, when McCarthy told playwright Berni Stapleton about her desire to stage the play on the West Coast, the discussion didn’t go as planned.

“She (Berni) said, ‘I appreciate your enthusiasm, but it’s not going to happen. Nobody (on the West Coast) is interested in Newfoundland.’”

McCarthy begged to differ.

“The play is about isolation, loneliness, love and spirituality. All these themes resonate with everyone. It’s part of Canada; it’s a piece of Canadiana.”

The Double Axe Murders tells the story of two trappers who disappeared at Cow Head in 1809. Sarah Singleton, the sister of one of the men, sets out with a companion to solve the mystery.

Along their journey, they stumble upon the trappers’ abandoned cabin in the middle of a cold winter’s night and are greeted by a mysterious stranger.

The biggest challenge in creating a thriller, explained McCarthy, is exactly that – evoking that spine-tingling thrill.

McCarthy feels she’s done that by “digging deep into the psychological

aspect of these characters. All three characters are dealing with ‘ghosts’ that haunt their minds.

Another challenge with this production was setting the play in 1809, in an uninhabited environment.

And despite the title, those who don’t like blood and gore, needn’t worry.

The horror is mainly in the head.

“People will sit on the edge of their seats and follow the story; each moment is quite intense...they will fall into the mysterious journey as the story is unfolding,” she added.

The Double Axe Murders will run at Gateway Theatre from Nov. 14 to 23.

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Poet, 81, inspired by photography Inspired by photography, an 81-year-old Macao-born Richmond poet has recently published a bilingual Chinese-English collection of poems with photographs.

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experience the traditions and culture there,” said Han.

“I hope Richmondites appreciate the place they live and enjoy the beauty around them through the book, and they can also know what Macau looks like. After finishing the book, residents might want to travel to Macao to

“First of all, the book is put together by a male poet and a female photographer. Secondly, the book displays two places to local audiences: Macao is where we come from and Metro Vancouver

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a pure yield perspective, but way more sustainable, to having this machine that moved forward and really simplified the system,” Harbut said.

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And while it increased food production, local seed collectors, who had been gathering seeds for thousands of years, stopped growing and collecting those seeds.

In late October, a purple tomato plant was growing on Harold Steves’ front steps. His Alpha tomatoes had died in late September, but the Mikado tomato plant was still going strong.

“The genetics have vanished, they’re simply gone,” Harbut said. “The keepers of the seed stopped keeping the seed.”

Steves already grows and sells Alpha tomato seeds, which produce early tomatoes for a more northern climate — unlike many tomato plants sold in stores that are better acclimatized for a California climate. Now he’s curious about the suitability of the Mikado for Richmond and beyond.

Furthermore, large industrial agricultural systems are turning farming into “hydroponic” systems, Harbut said, where the soil has been mined of its nutrients is on “life support,” requiring constant chemical fertilization for seeds to grow.

It seems to be a hardy, blight-resistant, late-blooming tomato suited to B.C.’s cooler climate.

This has happened in India with the green revolution, but it is also happening in Richmond, Harbut said.

And it survived three nights of frost.

“That tells me that’s a variety that might be good for growing in northern climates,” Steves said.

The global seed company Monsanto recently created a purple hybrid tomato that is harvested late in the season, but Steves pointed out his Mikado is purple and grows just as late, so he doesn’t see the value in buying the Monsanto hybrid variety.

The problem with corporate agriculture, with companies like Monsanto is, that the seeds can’t be saved, allowing the corporations to maintain a seed monopoly.

“I don’t make any money when I sell (seeds) to a farmer, because he keeps his own seed,” Steves said.

In the late 1800s, the Steves family was already selling seeds in Richmond, selecting and cultivating seeds suitable to a northern climate. During the Depression, they sold their business to Buckerfields, but then bought the seeds back when Buckerfields was going out of business in order to ensure the seeds didn’t go extinct.

“I didn’t want to see us lose that genetic diversity,” Steves said.

Steves did a master’s degree in genetics in the 1960s, and he wrote his thesis on hybridization of plants — something he calls an “irony” considering his current seed cultivation.

“Now I am working on open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties to maintain the genetic purity,” he said.

Steves said his family is no longer a major seed company, rather they are “preservation seed savers.”

Rebecca Harbut, an instructor with KPU’s Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems, has created a seed lab at the Richmond campus to support the local seed growing industry. Maria Rantanen photo The Steves have 60 to 70 varieties of seeds, but they only grow 20 to 30 per year to avoid cross-pollination.

there is in the food system.

Growing for seed production is very different from growing food because seeds need a longer growing period, isolation and the right weather conditions.

The seed industry is dominated by a few major industrial agricultural companies and the seeds they develop are sold across North America — and around the globe.

“If you don’t maintain those seeds, you’ll lose them,” she said.

Some plants, like carrots, only produce Globally, the industrial agricultural model seeds every second year. Others are “no- has certainly increased crop yields, but toriously promiscuous,” like cucurbits — there have been other consequences. pumpkins, squashes and gourds The same seeds have been — that love to spread their developed for a wide variseeds around, explained Reety of climates for relatively becca Harbut, an instructor at “stress-free” farming, HarKPU’s Sustainable Agriculture & but explained, in contrast to Food Systems.

The keepers organic farming where the Other plants, for example, ecosystem is more complex of the seed beans, need a longer, drier pewith more weeds and more riod for growing to avoid fun“pest pressure.” stopped keepgal diseases that can hit them In India, for example, the in cooler, wetter weather, she ing the seed. green revolution changed added. farming on a massive scale With high land values in the REBECCA HARBUT whereby western countries Lower Mainland, farmers need sold high-yielding hybrid high-value crops that can be seeds, increasing productivgrown on small parcels and Harbut believes ity — but decreasing the genetic diversity of seeds could be part of this equation. food, degrading the quality of the soil and She wants the Lower Mainland to hold increasing the need for pesticides, fertilizers onto its seed sovereignty, to maintain local and large irrigation systems. genetics because the more variety one has “It went from taking production systems in the local seed supply, the more diversity that truly were not as productive, from just

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This weekend, seed growers gathered at KPU with the aim of making locally grown seeds the “next trend” at the fourth bi-annual BC Seed Gathering, organized by FarmFolk CityFolk.

KPU’s Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems department in Richmond has been at the forefront of organic agricultural education in B.C. with its “farm school” and its incubator farm program.

Recently, it set up a lab to foster the local seed sector in order to maintain the region’s seed sovereignty. It includes growth chambers to test seed germination, a seed drier and machines that can sort seeds by weight.

KPU bought the equipment, worth $170,000, with a Canada Foundation for Innovation grant covering 40 per cent of the costs, which was then matched by the province. KPU and other organizations contributed 20 per cent.

The Greater Vancouver area is one of the most concentrated organic production areas, which includes a nascent seed sector in B.C., Harbut explained.

Most local farmers buy their organic seeds from the U.S. and from Ontario, but if there were a viable seed sector here, that money would stay in the local economy, she said.

It would also support sustainable agriculture with seeds bred and selected in B.C., suitable for growing in the local climate and geography.

“We are hoping to be a catalyst for the industry that is already there and just to support it — to get to the next level so we can become a region that is known for organic seed production,” Harbut said.

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Sake a project of passion Stepping into the brewery, one is immediately met with the small rice-washing station, the wooden fune shibori (inside of which rice is pressed in a cloth bag after fermentation) and the steel vats that contain the precious sake in various stages of fermentation.

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Entering the one-room sake brewery requires an act of ablution.

It’s similar to venturing into a sacred space, to ensure that you aren’t carrying any contaminants in with you. You then change your shoes, so that no dirt crosses the threshold, and you cover your hair.

There’s only one 37-kilogram steel drum to steam the rice, compared to steamers found in Japan that can hold up to 1,000 kilograms.

Here, the rice is separated into layers using wooden trays that look like large versions of those typically used for serving dim sum.

But if you’ve eaten natto, a type of fermented soybean, the brewmaster will deny you entry — no exceptions — and stands guard at the door as he inquires after your recent food history.

With a small machine, said Kobayashi, the toji often has to steam five batches of rice in a day — and he relies on his nose to tell him when the rice is ready.

Natto is enough to ruin the sake, explained Yuki Kobayashi, the company’s president.

A vital part of any sake-making facility is the kojimuro, the room where they make koji — a malted rice created using an innocuous mould called aspergillus oryzae, plus yeast and water.

Without koji, sake doesn’t exist.

“We have to grow good bacteria in here. But then this natto, though, has its own bacteria, and it kills it. It actually destroys our brewery if somebody just eats it, or touches it and comes in,” Kobayashi added.

Everything at YK3 Sake is done by hand — including the bottling — by Yoshiaki Kasugai, a certified master sake brewer or toji with more than two decades of experience. It’s a true small-batch production.

In Canada, the sake market is relatively niche, Kobayshi explained, with only two other breweries in the country — in Vancouver and Toronto.

While Kobayashi knew that starting a sake brewery wouldn’t be particularly lucrative, it was a passion.

“I just wanted to do it,” said Kobayashi, who kept working as an accountant while running YK3 to help pay the bills.

In September 2013, she partnered with Yoshi Kawamura — who splits his time between Japan and New Zealand, where he owns another sake brewery — and Kasugai. Their brewery, YK3 Sake, is named for the three’s shared initials.

The company now produces a wide range of

YK3 Sake`s master brewer, Yoshiaki Kasugai, stirs a vat of sake, which has been fermenting for about two weeks. Kirsten Clarke photo rice wines. These include two award-winning sakes: traditional, medium-bodied Yu Junmai and Yu Junmai-all-koji. The latter is a full-bodied sake made with 100-per-cent rice koji that, said Kobayashi, becomes sweeter as it’s aged, resembling a sherry.

With junmai sakes, the only ingredients are rice, water, yeast and koji: nothing else.

YK3’s lineup also includes a new collaboration with local craft brewery Fuggles and Warlock, and the company stocks shelves across Canada and Japan.

Kasugai, the brewmaster, came to Canada in 2007 specifically to work with Nipro Brewery, the business that Kobayashi and her partners bought out to launch YK3. It was important to Kobayashi to bring the toji along when they took over the brewery.

While facilities in Japan may have large, cedar-lined spaces, at YK3 the kojimuro is a small storage room off the main brewery area, with hardwood floors and a lone table. In this room, temperature is tightly controlled, kept over 30 degrees Celsius, in order to produce the humid and muggy conditions (which you can feel even standing in the doorway) necessary to cultivate the saccharine rice.

That process takes about two days, said Kobayashi, and during this time Kasugai has to carefully tend and check on the fermenting rice every three hours, sometimes staying at the brewery overnight.

Kasugai’s presence, said Kobayashi, is something that helps YK3 stand out against its competition.

Sake has a long history, but wasn’t as popular when he started in the industry, said Kasugai, speaking Japanese with Kobayashi translating.

He explained that he was inspired to study as a brewmaster to help promote and preserve Japanese culture.

Kasugai honed his craft in Nagano

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U.S. food mag lauds Cantonese eateries According to a U.S. food magazine, Richmond’s Cantonese restaurants are worth moving to Canada for.

An article written by Bon Appétit magazine raved about eight Cantonese restaurants in Richmond that could persuade them to move to Canada to satisfy all their cravings.

“If you had the dim sum in Richmond, you’d understand,” the magazine wrote.

According to Tourism Richmond, there are more than 800 restaurants in the city with almost a third being Chinese restaurants.

But the eight restaurants that attracted Bon Appétit “covered the full spectrum of Cantonese cuisine and what makes it so special,” such as, dim sum, Chinese charcuterie, beef noodle soups and steamed pork cake.

Meanwhile, Richmond’s ongoing Feast Asian Dining Festival is highlighting 34 of the city’s best Asian restaurants until Nov. 18.

The festival aims to guide the community and curious foodies to explore the extensive list of Asian restaurants in Richmond.

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His ube croissants are filled with an ube halaya made from scratch so that the “croissant becomes the carrier for the filling.”

“The PB and J, while that’s not necessarily Asian, it’s definitely something I liked as a child. (It) was actually one of the original (flavours) that I did for all the twice-baked (goods) a few years ago.”

“As opposed to just simply being kind of trendy or something like that, it’s really about making something that appeals to me, and then hopefully sharing that with customers who will also like it,” said Pinpin.

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Richmond climate great for sake prefecture in Japan, where he was certified as a professional sake maker.

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It’s quite rare to have that certification outside of Japan, Kobayashi said, as most micro-sake breweries in North America employ either a local person who travelled to Japan to learn the trade, or they brought someone over from Japan to help as they got started.

“But luckily for me, I have (Kasugai) here,” Kobayashi said.

After the koji is made, it’s fermented with the steamed rice for around 23 days, and then pressed to produce sake, said Kobayashi. Once bottled, all of the wines except for one, called Yu Nama Genshu (which has a soft, fresh taste and fruity aromas), are pasteurized.

Another thing that gives YK3 an edge, said Kobayashi, is the variety of sakes they offer, unlike traditional breweries in Japan that produce only one or two types.

YK3 features a few locally inspired sakes: one, a berry sake, brewed with fresh Richmond fruits like cranberries or blueberries; and a new rice wine which launched in the summer.

YK3’s Hou No Shizuku, a dry-hopped Yuzo sake, is the result of a collaboration between the brewery and Fuggles and Warlock, located just around the corner.

It’s made with hops from the craft brewery, and produces a light, citrusy, drinkable rice wine, which Kobayashi said would be a good introduction to sake for those unfamiliar with it.

nity for creativity has been enjoyable.

“I’m always interested in making more unique products, but in Japan it’s quite restricted,” said Kasugai. “I thought about hopped sake when I was working in Japan, but wasn’t allowed to make that (there).”

YK3 is in the Ironwood area of Richmond, where Steveston Highway is all that separates rows of townhouses from farmland.

“I think it’s a good place to make (sake), with the temperature and the environment.

There’s lots of trees and the Fraser River,” Kobayashi said. “It’s a very good climate. It’s just (a good) environment to brew sake.”

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Four days of action culminated with the UBC Thunderbirds completing a terrific post-season run with a 1-0 victory over the Calgary Dinos in Sunday’s championship game. The road to the T-Birds record-extending seventh national title included a 1-0 semi-final upset win over Can West regular season champion Trinity Western to book their ticket to Victoria. UBC then took out Montreal and Acadia by 1-0 scores before avenging a loss to the Dinos a week earlier in the Can West final thanks to Danielle Steer’s goal in the 79th minute.

For Crawford the win and individual honours culminates an outstanding university career for the fifth-year Hugh Boyd grad (see below).

Head coach Jesse Symons leaned on Richmond’s Amelia Crawford and Jacqueline Tyrer in his starting 11 and they delivered in a big way.

They were recognized for their outstanding play by being named to the tournament all-star team.

It’s been a remarkable freshman season for Tyrer who took her career to the Point Grey campus after helping Surrey United win the U18 BCPSL title back in June to conclude her youth career. The McRoberts grad wasted little time in cracking

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umph over Toronto, scoring all three goals in a 3-1 victory.

A runner-up finish wrapped up a decorated season for fourth-year Calgary forward Montana Leonard.

She had a leading role in the Dinos winning the Can West Championship and coming ever-so-close to adding a national title too.

“We began preparing for this since the beginning of the season. Today, I woke up dialed in and I just wanted to get it done for my team,” said Leonard of her performance. “Our back line is always solid, our midfield is always solid. I just had to get it done for the team. It was a great feeling.”

The McMath graduate was outstanding in Calgary’s semi-final tri-

Crawford concludes university career in grand style

Amelia Crawford turned an unfamiliar position into an all-star award and a national title to close out her university soccer career in spectacular fashion.

a winger to attack from the back but also the defensive responsibility that comes with the position.

“It was definitely different at first,” she said. “I played a little bit of centre back when I was younger but much of my youth career and four years here were at forward. “You are receiving the ball much earlier with a lot of field in front of you and it’s more supporting the attack than trying to score.”

The Richmond native’s final duty as captain of the UBC Thunderbirds was accepting the U Sports national championship trophy and banner Sunday night in Victoria after a 1-0 victory over the Calgary Dinos.

Crawford entered her fifth and final season as an established forward with the Thunderbirds. However, head coach Jesse Symons asked if she would consider playing fullback in his mainly 4-4-2 formation. The Hugh Boyd graduate took the challenge head on — using her skills as

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The outstanding defensive record was reflected in Crawford being joined on the tournament all-star team by freshman and Richmond native Jacqueline Tyrer, along with goalkeeper Emily Moore.

“Goals didn’t come easy for us all season but at the same time we were confident we could win it all. It was so exciting (accepting the national trophy). I thought about not only all the hard work we put in this season but over the last five years as well.”

It’s Crawford’s second national title after helping UBC win on its home field back in her first season. Now she busy catching up on studies after a hectic and most memorable run.

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“Coach” McKittrick remembered fondly by many

Richmond has lost one of its great characters in the

passing of Bill “Coach” McKittrick at 76.

After graduating from UBC in 1970, McKittrick taught in

the Richmond School District for many years until his retirement in 2010. He will be remembered fondly by the generations of kids he taught English, as well as coaching football too — at Richmond High then Steveston.

Former colleague Bob Jackson worked with McKittrick at Richmond High from 1971 to 1982. They initially taught PE together.

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McKittrick would always play in goal for the annual teachers/students hockey game, using the pads he once wore as a practice goalie with the UBC Thunderbirds where he also served as the team equipment manager.

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FOR SALE - MISC KOLB, Elvira March 10, 1940 to October 18, 2019 Beloved, wife, mother and oma, Elvira Kolb, unexpectedly passed away in Richmond on October 18th, 2019. She was born March 10, 1940 in Warmensteinach, Germany. She was a strong woman having left home at age 16, navigating her way through war-torn Germany, ultimately immigrating to Vancouver, Canada in 1961, which forever is her home. Elvira leaves behind many loved ones, from her husband of 58 years (Horst), 3 children (Frank, David and Christine), two daughters-in-law (Kathy and Terri) and 6 grandchildren (Tom, Chris, Paige, Hunter, Ben and Nick), and two dogs. She was the matriarch and nexus of the Kolb family, bringing everyone together. She was loved by many, due to her kind and generous nature. Elvira was the perfect social hostess, in that no person ever left her home hungry, no matter what time it was. Her loving attitude and sense of humour will sorely be missed. She will always be remembered and loved in our hearts.

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LUNDBERG, Brian Erik April 12, 1945 − November 7, 2019

NEDELAK, Debra April 22, 1956 − November 6, 2019

On Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 1:10 am, Brian Erik Lundberg, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 74.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Susan Nedelak after another courageous battle with cancer. She passed away on November 6th at the Peace Arch Hospice, surrounded by her family.

Brian was born on April 12, 1945, in London, Ontario, to Robert Lundberg and Joan Hansen.

Brian was a dedicated Parks employee who worked with the City of Richmond for 30+ years of service before retiring in 2006. As a member of CUPE 394, he embodied what it meant to support and grow the people around him. He was known for his empathetic approach to supervising and had many long talks on the picnic bench by his office with a large coffee for those who were in need.

Brian’s true passion waited for him at home in his garden where he would spend hours planting, trimming, and caring for his plants and yard. He always loved to grow and create. His ability to take a small trimming from an interesting plant somewhere and grow it into a show piece for his garden was a source of pride for him.

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his mother, Joan.

He is survived by his wife, Marty; and his two children, Dave and Ellen, with her husband Wayne Peterson. He also leaves behind his two beloved grandchildren, Madison and Matthew, along with eight brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

As per Brian’s wishes there will be no funeral service or celebration of life. The family has set up a Go Fund Me drive to dedicate a Park Picnic Table and Memorial Plaque in Brian’s honor.

McKITTRICK, William Irwin “Coach” March 9, 1943 - November 5, 2019 It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Bill “Coach” McKittrick - who died peacefully with his wife and high school sweetheart, Lillian and his two children, Scott (Vanessa) and Ashley (Kris Meisterman) by his side. He has four amazing grandchildren - Kameron, Kayleigh, Parker and Atom - who so loved him. He was predeceased by his parents Olive (Nye) and Irwin and his brother Fred. He is also survived by his sister Sharon (Burley). Bill taught high school in Richmond after his graduation from UBC in 1970 until 2010 and will be remembered warmly by generations of kids he taught English - and for his years coaching football.

Bill gardened keenly with an enthusiasm that was only partly tempered by experience, believing till the end in the power of the earth, his black gold.

Bill leaves behind many, many friends who can at least still take pleasure in their memories of this good, kind man.

A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bill McKittrick Scholarship Fund can be sent to: David Partridge, Richmond SD 38 Scholarships, Richmond School District 38, 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC. V6Y 3E3.

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The table will be arranged through the City of Richmond and installed in one of the Parks that Brian dedicated his career to serving so that his spirit and stewardship will be remembered for years to come.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Jim; son, Jody (Miki and son, Kalyb); step−mother, Irene; twin sister, Michele (Marty); younger brother, Bart (Cathy); in−laws, Mare and Eddie; brother−in−law, Gary (Linda); sister−in−law, Laura (Les); stepbrother, Rob (Trudy); stepsister, Roxanne; and all her beloved nieces and nephews; Jenna, Melanie, Brayden (son, Mason), Hayley, Kristen (Connor and daughters, Eva and Madison), Kyle (Aman), Connor, Justin, and Audrey. She was predeceased by her mother, Dolores, and her father, Melvin.

Deb was passionate about life, and her mantra was "Live, Love, Laugh". She was always the life of the party, had the innate ability to make anyone laugh, and was able to strike up a conversation and friendship at the drop of a hat. This continued through her final days at the hospice with her family, friends, and amazing hospice staff.

A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at Star of the Sea Community Hall, 15262 Pacific Avenue, White Rock, BC, on Saturday, November 23rd at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Debra Nedelak Memorial Fund. The money raised will be going to the Peace Arch Hospice Society and finding and/or bringing a viable CBD cancer treatment to the forefront for cancer patients. Donations can be cash or cheques made out to the Debra Nedelak Memorial Fund and brought to the service or through the website at fundrazr.com/thedebranedelakmemorialfund.

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Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ1@evergreenherbs.com

Catch your next job in our employment section.

Early Childhood Education Programs

CHRISTMAS CORNER

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

COMING EVENTS YOU ARE INVITED TO GILMORE GARDENS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 RD

BRUN NCH 'N N LUNCH H 12 - 1 PM For Brunch please RSVP.

CRAFT FAIR R & BAK KE SALE E 1 - 3 PM Includ des a raffle and miini silent auctiion!!

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ATTENTION

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HIP/KNEE REPLACEMENT? Other medical conditions causing TROUBLE WALKING or DRESSING? The Disability Tax Credit allows for $2,000 yearly tax credit and $20,000 lump sum refund. Expert Help 1-844-453-5372.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Mylora’s Breakfast with Santa

Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s coming to Mylora Executive Golf Course.

On December 8th, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet from Harrison’s at Mylora and an exclusive meet and greet with Santa Claus himself! Join the festivities with children’s arts and crafts, gifts from the North Pole, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Tickets: Kids 12 and under $10, Adults $20 604−271−5626 www.mylora.ca

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS/TREES

PARTY SERVICES

Christmas Light INSTALLATION 604-616-2934

GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada.

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LEGAL SERVICES Mylora’s Small Office, BIG PARTY!

Add some fun to your office’s holiday party this year!

This is an opportunity for teams of all sizes to enjoy a BIG OFFICE PARTY! Choose lunch or dinner and party with your work friends and, maybe, meet some new ones!

Lunch (11 am − 3 pm): Coffee and tea, lunch buffet, door prizes, and a cash bar.

Dinner (6 pm − late): Cocktail hour, dinner buffet, dancing, door prizes, and cash bar.

Call or email for pricing details and to book.

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RENTALS

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APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT Richmond City Center: 2 Bedroom/2 Bath $2,100 2 Bedroom, plus den, Bright sunshine unit facing south.

Air−conditioned, 7373 Westminster Highway. Huge indoor pool, no pets, long term.

604−771−6596

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604.249.3132

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All utilities and homecooked meals included in rent. $1900/ month.

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To advertise in the Classifieds call: 604-630-3300

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

HOME SERVICES CLEANING

LAWN & GARDEN

Detailed House Keeper Available for all your needs.

2hr min, Ref’s Avail.

Call 604-816-8711 RESPONSIBLE, EXP’D cleaning lady, $22/hr. Call Marie at 604-644-7826 or

DRYWALL

DRYWALL Reliable Work

*Res & Comm *35 Yrs Exp. Mike 604-789-5268

ELECTRICAL

CALL THE EXPERTS

PLUMBING

D&M PAINTING

• Residential / Commercial • Complete

.

Fall CLEANUP Specials Leaf Blowing & Clearing • New Lawns, Seed, Repair • Hedges, Prune, Trimming • Power Wash • Concrete • Rock, Gravel, Pavers •Retaining Walls All Garden Work & Maint.

778-680-5352

Boarding & Taping, Good Rates! Reliable, Free Est. Reno’s & Small Jobs Welcome! Call Gurprit 604-710-7769

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

Fall Specials & Clean-up Chafer Beetle Repair Lawn Installs & Repair

Interior / Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free estimate

604-724-3832

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3 rooms for $330, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed.

Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

778-895-3503

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm.

• 24/7 /77 Service

• Hedge

• Edging

Trimming / Pruning

• Aeration / Power Raking • Pressure Washing

604-908-3596

Dependable Cleaning

604-437-7272

• Professionally trained, bonded and insured teams • Affordable, stress-free, cleaning

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Free Estimate

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BOWEN ALUMINUM

25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured

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Call George 778 886 3186

Westwind

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d.

Fast same day service.

We love BIG & small jobs!

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Lawn & Garden Care

& MORE! • Senior Disc.

Christmas Light Installation

EXCAVATING

All Work Guar. Free Est. John 604-616-2934

#1 Backhoes & Excavators Trenchless Waterlines Bobcats & Dump Truck & All Material Deliveries Drainage; Video Inspection, Landscaping, Stump/Rock/Cement/Oil Tank & Demos, Paving, Pool/Dirt Removal, Paver Stones, Jackhammer, Water/Sewer, Line/Sumps, Slinger Avail, Concrete Cutting, Hand Excavating.

Basements Made Dry Claudio’s Backhoe Service

.

604-341-4446

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical Carpentry * Painting * Tiling All Types of Home Renovations, Maintenance or General Repairs around the house Guaranteed, with Free Estimate

• Power Rake, Plant, Prune • Tree Topping, Trimming

Fall CLEAN-UP Specials

PLANTSMAN LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimming, Shrub & Tree Pruning, Yard Clean up, Lawn Care. Call John @ 604-324-9303

TAKE A D LOAD OFF p in the Home Find help Services section

✔ Lawn Maintenance ✔ Full Landscape Projects

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“1 ALL IISS A LL” 1 CCALL ALL”

La andscape PLUS

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

Mainten nanc ce & Contracting

GUTTERS Gutter Cleaning, Power washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp. 604-230-0627

WCB 604-943 3-0 0043 Local Resident 40 years PEACE ARCH GARDENING Lawn cutting weekly biweekly hedge trimming, pruning & yard clean up.

604-345-4701

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting, decks and more.

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

AL’S CERAMIC TILE .

HANDYPERSON

MOVING

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom & Shower Repairs 20 years experience

ABE MOVING & Delivery &

Rubbish Removal $30/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS Done Quick. Licensed.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

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Professional Moving Service Home/Office/Piano Moves Delivery & Junk Removal.

604-626-6891

ReliableMoving.ca

LAWN & GARDEN EAST WEST MOVERS 24/7. Reasonable. Reliable.

James • 604-786-7977

23 years Experience.

Fully Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB • FALL Clean-up p SPECIAL • Lawn Maintenance • New Sod & Seeding • Tree Topping & Trimming • Power Wash • Gutters • Patio’s • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Retaining Walls • Driveways & Sidewalks • STUCCO & Repair & Much MORE All work guaranteed Free Estimates ..

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FRASERVIEW ROOFING & RENO

CARPENTRY • ELECTRICAL PLUMBING • PAINTING FLOORING • TO-DO LIST

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

BC’s Best Painters in Town!

PAINTING (25+ yrs exp) BBB Top Quality Paint & Workmanship. Interior: 3 Coats & Repairs for $250ea room.

778-545-0098 604-377-5423

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BC AWNING & RAILING

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Fertilizing Programs

• Trimming

Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Vinyl, Railings

• Power Wash & Gutters • Concrete & Stucco Repairs • Driveways •Paths •Patios’ • DECKS & FENCING

Donny 604-600-6049

• Rotary / Reel Cutting

PATIOS

Tree Pruning & Hedge Trimming CLEAN-UP

A35

Book Now! 15 yrs Exp. Renovation Specialist roofing, decks, kitchens, bathrooms. BBB & Insured

~No Job too Small~ Gary, 604-897-3614

HOME REPAIRS RENOVATIONS INSTALLATIONS CARPENTRY • ELECTRICAL PLUMBING • PAINTING FLOORING • TO-DO LIST

Done Quick. Licensed.

Done Right. Bonded.

Guaranteed. Insured.

604-878-5232 HandymanConnection.com D & M Renovations.

Flooring, tiling, finishing.

Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work, 604-724-3832

Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement needs

PLUMBING & HEATING Plumbing Service & Repairs Boilers & Furnaces Gas Work

ROOFING

Heating System Service Special Only $89 Including free hot water tank service!

604.868.7062

A-1 Contracting & Roofing New & Re-Roofing • All Types All Maintenance & Repairs GUTTER CLEANING Gutter Guard Installations • RENOVATION WORK • WCB. 25% Discount • Emergency Repairs •

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers

www.1stcallplumbing.ca

HUBBY FOR HIRE Handyman Services

Call Jag at:

Ken Miller

• Renovations • Additions • Custom Interior Finishing • Flooring • Siding • Decks • Fences

hubbyforhire.ca

No Job too Small!

.

778-892-1530

FRASERVIEW ROOFING Ltd.

604.275.1417

Book Now! 15 yrs Exp. Re-roof & Repair Specialist

Complete Services Offered • 35 Years Experience • Fully Insured

BBB & Insured

~No Job too Small~ Gary, 604-897-3614

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

All Season Roofing

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

Insured / WCB

604-591-3500

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

Bros. Roofing Ltd.

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Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

604-946-4333

604.630.3300

BC ROOFING LTD

Roofing & Re−Roofing BCROOFER.CA Mike: 604−240−1850

HOME SERVICES GL Roofing & Repairs. New Roof, Clean Gutters $80. info@ glroofing.ca • 604-240-5362

TREE SERVICES Tree Removal - Stump Grinding - Branch Chipping free Est WCB Local resident, 34 yrs 604-943-0043

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AUTOMOTIVE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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• FULL SERVICE JUNK REMOVAL & Clean-Up at Affordable Rates • Pianos & Hot Tubs No Problem • Booked Appointments • Same-Day Service • Residential & Commercial 20 YARD BIN RENTALS $

199 for a week + dump fees

604.220.JUNK (5865)

Clean, Reliable 30yrs Courteous Service

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL CASH FOR ALL! Serving Delta & area since 1986.

Call • 604-649-1627 www.deltascrap.ca

FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

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A36 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

LANGLEY FARM MARKET Produce

OKANAGAN BLACK SEEDLESS AMBROSIA APPLE GRAPE

Product of B.C. 1.52 kg

69

¢

lb.

Product of U.S.A. 3.72 kg

1

69

BOSC PEAR

Product of U.S.A. 1.74 kg

AVOCADO

79

lb.

¢

Product of Mexico

150

2 FOR

lb.

Local ASPARAGUS

Product of Mexico 6.58 kg

2

99

SWEET POTATO/YAM

lb.

Product of U.S.A. 1.52 kg

69

399 CHICKEN DRUMSTICK THIGH 29 149 2 BEEF STIR FRY INSIDE ROUND STEAK 99 4 599 COLLAR STEAKS PORK LOIN CHOP

lb.

Fresh / 3.28 5.04 kg

lb.

Fresh / 13.21 10.98 kg

lb. lb.

lb.

Product of B.C. 1.08 kg

49

¢

Grocery

Meat

Fresh / Boneless 8.78 kg / 8.80 kg

¢

KABOCHA SQUASH

CAMPBELL

CHICKEN BROTH

No Salt Added / 900 g

EAT WHOLESOME Organic

COCONUT MILK

Light Only / 398 ml

GREEN GIANT

CORN

Cream / Niblets 398 ml / 341

lb.

SHANGHAI CHOY MUE

Product of Mexico 4.16 kg

189

lb.

Bakery

3 2 FOR 3 129 2 FOR

ea.

GREEN TEA MOUSSE CAKE

1350 PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 309 CHINESE PLAIN BREAD 199 RED BEAN SWISS ROLL 525

4"x8"

ea.

250 g

ea.

400 g

ea.

600 g

ea.

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For freshness and quality you can count on!

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STORE HOURS: MON., TUES., SAT.: 8:30AM TO 6:00PM • WED., THURS., FRI.: 8:30AM TO 9:00PM • SUN. & HOLIDAYS: 9:00AM TO 6:00PM

Your Choice. Our Honour.

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Thank you to all our valued customers for your ongoing support

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE

VALID THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14TH – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2019 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.