Richmond News January 19 2023

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Notice of Public Hearing

Monday, January 23, 2023 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 | www richmond ca

Location/s: 11431 Williams Road

Applicant/s: Lorraine S Tsoi

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, to permit the creation of two single-family lots with vehicle access from the rear lane.

City Contact: Alexander Costin, 604-276-4200, Planning and Development Division

• At City Hall: 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 January 13, 2023 and ending January 23, 2023, 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 604-2764007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing January 13, 2023 and ending January 23, 2023

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

• The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public and that attendance may be done in-person or remotely by teleconference. Advanced registration is required for individuals attending remotely and early registration is encouraged. Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. Information on how to register is available on the City website: http://citycouncil richmond.ca/meetings/phone-participation. htm. Please note that advanced registration is not required for in-person attendance and members of the public are welcome to submit written comments in advance of the meeting.

• Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:

• By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca

• By Standard Mail: 6911 No.3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

• By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

• Public Hearing Rules: 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

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council.

Claudia Jesson Director, City Clerk’s Office

Richmond escapes flight path changes

Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

Proposed changes to flight arrival paths into YVR will not affect the residents of Richmond

That’s the message from Nav Canada in reference to its Vancouver Airspace Modernization Project (VAMP), which is aiming to enhance safety, increase aircraft efficiency, modernize procedures and ensure airspace structure can accommodate demand in the long run Nav Canada – a privately-run, notfor-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada’s civil air navigation system – said the proposed procedures would let more modern aircraft line up with the runways at Vancouver International Airport sooner, thus flying shorter distances, using less fuel and creating less noise for residents below Several Metro Vancouver communities – including Burnaby and South Delta –are learning of the possible changes to the flight paths and how it may affect

them

However, Jonathan Bagg, a Nav Canada spokesperson, told the Richmond News that Richmond residents are very unlikely to notice any changes in the skies above, due to the city’s proximity to YVR

“There are no changes because Richmond is in a part of the air space that is so close to the two parallel runways at YVR,” said Bagg

“Richmond is so close to those runways that the planes are already lined up (with them), so there is no impact to the area ” Bagg explained that the changes can happen because about 40 per cent of the aircraft currently flying in and out of YVR are equipped with RNP AR (Required Navigation Performance: Authorization Required)

“(It’s a) more advanced flight procedure that can be used by modern aircraft,” added Bagg

“Aircraft use roads in the sky and over time we have to update that infrastructure to make sure it meets new criteria

“It uses a combination of GPS positioning and flight management systems on the aircraft It allows us to create a three-dimensional path in the sky for that plane to follow ”

From an environmental perspective, Bagg said the proposed changes “afford a more predictable route It enables something called continuous descent operations, which allows a plane to descend on a continuous path, so it needs less thrust, compared to a conventional descent, as opposed to planes descending at stages, levelling off at certain altitudes

“Each time that happens it creates drag, resulting in engine and airframe noise ”

The new technology also enables some aircraft to perform so-called “curved segments,” said Bagg, which allows them to make a curved approach into YVR, as opposed to more angular approaches

“This allows us to minimize flying over residential areas, less fuel consumption, less time in the air, less GHG emissions ”

Infant death in Steveston

Emergency services were called to a hotel in Steveston on Saturday night after getting reports of an unresponsive infant

Richmond RCMP said it responded to the 12000 block of Third Avenue, near Moncton Street, around 8 p m on Jan 7 after receiving a call from Richmond Fire-Rescue, which was already at the scene with BC Ambulance Services

Police confirmed to the Richmond News that the patient, despite getting treatment from ambulance and fire department personnel, was pronounced dead at the scene

Although the police would not confirm the exact location of the incident, the Richmond News has learned that it happened at the Steveston Hotel

The RCMP is currently assisting the BC Coroner ’ s Services in the case

A spokesperson from the BC Coroner’s Services said they are currently “investigating one death” from this incident but cannot provide more information at this time

Valerie Leung/Richmond News

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Accused dealer’s rights breached by police during arrest

Richmond News staff EDITOR@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

A Richmond judge has determined that police breached an accused’s Charter rights when they arrested him for drug trafficking in 2020.

The arrest took place on April 17, 2020, when police stopped the accused for an alleged traffic infraction and arrested him for refusing to get out of the vehicle. Police then “forcefully removed” the accused from the car and searched him and his car

The accused was later arrested and taken to the police station as officers believed he was trafficking drugs, and various drugs were found on him after a strip search The accused was ultimately charged with four counts of drug trafficking Court documents do not state where the arrest took place in Richmond

During his trial in 2022, the accused told Richmond judge Bonnie Craig that the alleged traffic infraction was the police’s “ ruse for what was really a drug trafficking investigation,” and argued that the officers

had breached his Charter rights

A hearing was held in 2022 to determine whether the accused’s Charter rights were infringed, where Craig ruled that the accused was “arbitrarily detained” and police had conducted “unlawful” searches of the accused and his car

Craig also determined police had delayed advising the accused of his right to counsel

In the 15-page ruling, Craig noted that the officers’ testimonies about the purpose of the stop were “unreliable” for three reasons The first was the officers’ “inconsistent” claims in court that the accused was driving behind them with no headlights on.

The claim was proven to be false as one of the officers’ typed testimony to the Crown Counsel prior to the trial showed the accused was actually in front of them. Craig questioned why the officers gave the same evidence that was “clearly not correct ”

“An obvious inference is that the officers colluded on the grounds for the stop to justify an otherwise unlawful detention of (the accused),” she wrote, adding that the conclusion was “inescapable ”

Craig also pointed out that the officers did not write down any notes about the reason for stopping the vehicle, despite there being notes about the subsequent search.

The officers also claimed the accused’s headlights were off at least 30 minutes after sunset, which breached the law, but it was proven in court that they had stopped the accused just two minutes after sunset Photos of the accused’s vehicle at the scene after the arrest also showed the headlights were on, and the officers were unable to explain the discrepancy

The third reason that brought the officers’ credibility into question, wrote Craig, was their failed arrest of the accused one week before, when they didn’t find any drugs and had to release him without charges

Craig determined that the failed arrest was “at the forefront of (the officers’) minds” when they spotted the accused a week later, and their true purpose for stopping the accused on April 17, 2020 was to search him for drug trafficking evidence

Since the officers had breached the accused’s Charter rights by arbitrarily detaining him, their subsequent search of the ac-

cused was not authorized by law and was also a breach of his Charter rights

Craig also found that there was also an “unreasonable” delay by police in advising the accused of his right to counsel after his arrest The accused was stopped at 8:10 p m and placed in the back of the police vehicle by 8:15 p m , but he was only notified of his rights at 8:30 p m During that time, police had called paramedics as the accused complained of a dislocated knee

While it was reasonable that police didn’t advise the accused of his rights between stopping him and putting him in the police vehicle, Craig said there was “ no explanation” for the delays after that because “it would only take a moment for the officers to call for paramedics ” There were also at least four officers present and only two were searching the accused’s car at the time.

The accused was finally able to reach a lawyer after one hour, which was a “significant” delay that exacerbated the initial delay, wrote Craig. As such, the officers had also breached the accused’s Charter right to counsel

Steveston Now

Love of the arts fuels Steveston school’s evolution.

Resilience Adaptation. Care

Those three words go a long way in characterizing the evolution of one of Steveston’s long-standing businesses which started out as The Arts Connection and has branched out into The Arts Conservatory and Renaissance Academy of Learning.

As Richmond’s largest daycare, servicing over 200 families, our 26,000 sq ft facility houses the Renaissance Academy of Learning where childcare is provided with a professionally written curriculum, extracurricular Enrichment classes, a before and after school program named Spark and home to Spring, Summer, Winter and Pro-D Day camps. In addition, the facility includes our sister school: The Arts Conservatory which provides music, dance and art classes in various forms.

When Linda Shirley opened a small music studio in her home in the mid-1970s, she had dreamed of one day creating a much larger school that would open the world of the arts to youngsters across many different disciplines.

“I think keeping an eye on a long-term vision has been one of the keys to our success,” Shirley said. “And that meant knowing what I wanted, how I wanted it to be, and then figuring out ways to make it happen.”

It involved managing growth that initially scattered the school across different locations before coalescing in its current home near the southern foot of No 2 Road.

“It also required a lot of perseverance,” Shirley said, adding part of that was the challenge of overcoming societal barriers of being a woman in business

However, what makes Shirley most proud is not the beautiful new facility, instead it’s her school’s commitment towards community and volunteer work. Daycares are everywhere but what makes The Arts Connection unique is children are learning through participation and role modeling the importance of charity work.

“Children see through our actions, how they should behave when they grow up” Shirley said.

Through long standing initiatives that the school actively partakes in, Shirley shows that every act of kindness has a great impact on those who receive them and this process is not a singular event but continues as a commitment to society Shirley leads her school to advocate against domestic violence, create equal opportunity for all children to learn the fine arts, be aware of current events and ultimately champion those causes through diverse fundraisers.

All members of the staff, students and even family members participate and this forms a sense of community and camaraderie The Arts Connection is not just a school but instead is a place where community is built and long lasting passions are created.

For more information about what Renaissance Academy of Learning and The Arts Conservatory can offer you and your child, visit their websites at: renaissanceacademy ca theartsconservatory ca

Our doors will be open for families looking for daycare needs at our Open House on Sunday, February 5 from 10am to 2pm at #1-12491 No 2 Road, Richmond.

Linda Shirley/CEO, Head of School

Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 10430

At the January 16, 2023 Council meeting, three readings were given to Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No 7538, Amendment Bylaw No 10430, which amends Schedule A of the bylaw to include the premises at 4411 No 3 Road Unit 106, among the sites that permits an amusement centre to operate with more than 4 amusement machines. 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 fax at 604-278-5139 or by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca; or make a verbal presentation to Council by appearing as a delegation at the February 27, 2023 Council meeting. All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption on February 27, 2023, 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>2022 Agenda & Minutes>December 19, 2022>Agenda and Staff Reports>Item # 1. For more information on the proposed Bylaw Amendments, please contact the Business Licence Division, Supervisor, Business Licences, Victor Duarte at 604-276-4389

First Nation’s land claim trial gears up for

final

A lengthy legal battle to determine who can claim roughly 780 acres of publicly owned land in Richmond has drawn to a close for now

The Richmond News previously reported the Cowichan Nation Alliance (CNA) was in court to claim an area of land near Triangle Beach, on the south arm of Fraser River

The CNA, made up of the Cowichan Tribes, Stz’uminus First Nation, Halalt First Nation and Penelakut Tribe, is also seeking the right to fish for food in the area

The CNA initiated legal proceedings in 2014 against the Attorney General of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the City of Richmond The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, along with Musqueam Indian Band and Tsawwassen First Nation, are also named as defendants

The Musqueam Indian Band and Tsawwassen First Nation both have rights to fish along the south arm of the Fraser River

The trial, which began in 2019 and last-

arguments

ed a total of 369 days over three years, wrapped up in B C Supreme Court in Victoria just a few weeks ago, on Nov 30

According to court documents, the area in question is part of a traditional village and surrounding land, totalling about 1,846 acres, known as the Lands of Tl’uqtinus that was “exclusively occupied” by the Cowichan, including at the time Canada issued grants for those lands. The City of Richmond and Government of Canada denied this in court documents

“Our homeland was stolen from us We want the lands that are held by the government returned to us, ” Cowichan Tribes Chief William Seymour previously said in a press release issued by the CNA

David Robbins, one of the lawyers representing the CNA, told the News the CNA was seeking “ a negotiated reconciliation with British Columbia” for the lands

The parties are set to make their final arguments early this year

Vikki Hui/Richmond News

making dragon’s beard candy

It is then formed into a doughnut ring.

Valerie Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

A small line-up of people has been spotted waiting every morning at a handmade candy stall in Richmond’s Aberdeen Centre ever since Lunar New Year festivities began. People have been lining up for dragon’s beard candy, a traditional Chinese snack known for its white colour and thin, hair-like threads. It’s similar to cotton candy, except it is filled with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds and shredded coconut.

The candy is thought to resemble a dragon’s beard with its long white strands which are made from melted sugar that is repeatedly stretched.

It is said that the dragon’s beard candy dates back to the Han Dynasty in China where an imperial court chef would only make and serve the sweet treat to the emperors of China during state banquets.

Kam Ming, a dragon beard candy master, has been making the delicacy in Metro Vancouver for the past 33 years.

In the past, his candy stall could only be found in Richmond during Lunar New Year and while the Richmond night market was open – although, he’s given up the night

market gig.

Ming told the Richmond News that making dragon’s beard candy has been a family tradition for * and he was trained in the art so he could take over the family business.

When asked how long it took him to learn the art, Ming said, “It took several years to master the skills to make it perfect,” adding that each step is difficult because strength, temperature and humidity all need to be accounted for when making the candy

“You have to pull the candy threads with a certain amount of strength, but too much can break them and too little you can’t create the strands well.”

The dragon’s beard candy is made from sugar or maltose syrup that is boiled down and cooled until it is solid.

Dragon’s beard candy chefs then repeatedly stretch and fold the ring upon itself within a container of corn starch or rice flour until it turns into paper thin strands.

The strands are then typically wrapped with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.

Dying art

Ming described the process of making dragon’s beard candy as exhausting.

He didn’t say if it is due to the unending line-up of customers or because of the strength he needs to pull the candy, but retirement is on his mind.

While the process is mesmerizing to watch, it can be tedious to perform, and not many people are learning the art anymore, according to Ming.

“A lot of younger people don’t really want to do this type of art anymore because it is repetitive and physically demanding,” he said.

Many masters of this art form, Ming added, have long retired and if they haven’t yet they are definitely “growing older and losing the strength” to pull the candy now

Ming said he is unsure how long he will keep making dragon’s beard candy, but for now he “will do his best for this year’s Lunar New Year celebrations” at Aberdeen.

Dragon’s beard candy is a delicacy reserved for the Lunar New Year

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LUNAR NEW YEAR

Superstitions, traditions abound for a year of fortune

Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

Celebrating the Lunar New Year is more than just the having a family dinner and receiving red pockets, it is about preparing your home for a year of good fortune.

Preparations for the celebration begins as early as the 24th day of the 12th lunar month, Jan 14 this year, when families begin to clean their homes

People call this “sweeping away the dust” and represents a wish to put away old things and say farewell to the old year while welcoming the new year This includes cleaning your house, throwing away garbage and cutting your hair, but make sure to do all these things before Lunar New Year’s Day or you’ll be throwing away your luck and wealth for 2023

Lunar New Year’s Eve (Jan. 21)

On the day before Lunar New Year, families gather to put up decorations such as red lanterns, red spring couplets, paper cuttings and New Year’s paintings All

these items are associated with wishing the family good fortune and wealth

Many often show respect to their ancestors by placing meat, wine and lit incense sticks in front of the shrine or grave. This is done before a reunion dinner in hopes ancestral spirits protect their descendants and help them become prosperous.

A must-do is a Lunar New Year’s Eve dinner with family members coming together for dishes including fish, dumplings, sticky rice cake and “longevity” noodles

Elders often hand out lucky red envelopes to kids or those younger than them as everyone stays up late for the countdown.

Lunar New Year (Jan. 22)

Fireworks and lion dances are a tradition to welcome the new year It is believed the louder the firecrackers, the better and luckier it will be for businesses

Many people wear new clothes and visit their elders wishes them good health and happiness Traditionally, married daughters visit their parents’ homes on the second day of the New Year while bringing gifts

Valerie

LUNAR NEW YEAR

What does the rabbit mean in the zodiac?

Vikki Hui VHUI@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

The year of the tiger is about to end and the next zodiac to come is the rabbit

Legends say the rabbit came fourth in “The Great Race” to select the order of the 12 zodiac animals

During the race, the rabbit followed close on the heels of the tiger but slipped and fell into the water It managed to cling to a floating log nearby and, just as the log slowed to a stop, the dragon pushed it to the shore with its breath

The rabbit never learned who came to its aid, but the dragon was content to finish in fifth place

According to a Chinese New Year website, rabbits have quiet personalities that hide “their confidence

and strength ” They’re goal-oriented and have “good reasoning skills and attention to detail ” While they are good at socializing, they find it hard to open up to others Rabbits also need surprises every now and then to add excitement to their lives

The zodiac animals most compatible with those born in the year of the rabbit are dog, pig and goat, according to the website Dogs and rabbits share a desire for a peaceful and quiet life, while pigs and rabbits have similar personalities Rabbits are also caretakers and complement goats, a zodiac animal who often need someone to depend on

On the other hand, rabbits are incompatible with roosters, dragons and rats

Rabbits are often associated with the moon in Chinese culture, and it’s a symbol of longevity and peace

The element associated with the upcoming year of the rabbit is water

Your horoscope for the Lunar New Year LUNAR NEW YEAR

This Sunday is Lunar New Year, find your birth year to see what may be in store This is the 19th year of the Lower “8” Cycle of the world. Based on Yi-Jing, while the period between 1984 and 2043 (totaling 60 years) is “Fire- Wind Caldron,” the year 2023 is “Wind-Fire Family ”

RABBIT: 1999 1987 1975 1963 1951 1939

You have a very strong learning sign. Your personal relationships are also good. There will be plenty of help. However, as a rabbit in a rabbit year, it is a conflict with gambling and speculations. Also pay attention to your health.

WORK: You are inclined to do work related to human resources, such as public relations, wedding planning, entertainment, media agency, etc. Analytical work, such as

education, is also good.

WEALTH: Regular income is good. No gambling.

RELATIONS: Your personal relations are stable but your love life is flat.

HEALTH: You may suffer from various small ailments. Exercise and rest well.

DRAGON: 2000 1988 1976 1964 1952 1940

Dragon is into a people-conflict year Your relationships may become volatile. However, your mind is clear This should help you get out of trouble.

WORK: You favour work that has to do with problem solving. Medical work is also good for you. Even spiritual work, such as in religion, will be in your favour

WEALTH: Your income will be stable. However, don’t be a debtor or creditor

RELATIONS: Your love relationships will be unstable. Keep your calm. Your work relationships with business partners should be fine.

HEALTH: Your health is actually better than last year You can even help other people.

SNAKE: 2001 1989 1977 1965 1953 1941

You have plenty of lucky signs, which may help you get out of trouble. Your travel sign is also strong. Enjoy your mobility Beware of the health of your elder family members.

WORK: You favour work with people, such as public relations and human resources. Trading, logistics, travel, transportation, etc., are all good for you. You should do well too if you are in the financial sector

WEALTH: Your wealth should be related to mobility and people help.

RELATIONS: Neither big connectivity nor conflicts. Your love life is stable but not sparkling. Hence it will be lasting.

HEALTH: You health will be much better than last year

HORSE 2002 1990 1978 1966 1954 1942

The horse has breaks with rabbit. However, your romance sign is strong yet unstable. There will be a lot of joyful events.

WORK: You favour work with people oriented business, such as entertainment. Business to do with exploration and excavation is also good.

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Lawyer sheep favoured

WEALTH: Your money seems to come and go easily Hence stay away from gambling and speculations

RELATIONS: In this breaking year, watch out for your relationships. This may not be a good year to get married if you are single Be soft and giving

HEALTH:Youwillbepronetoaccidents Pay attention to your waist and kidneys; otherwise your overall health should be good

SHEEP — 2003 1991

1979 1967 1955 1943

The sheep connects well with the rabbit Hence there will be plenty of help However, there may be jealousy and legal issues from time to time Be careful of accidents

WORK: You favour work in the legal sector, such as a lawyer or immigration consultant Surgeons, butchers and spiritual work are also favourable

WEALTH: Your regular income is good. Help from other people may improve your wealth more

RELATIONS: Your personal relationships

are good If you are single, consider marriage If you are married, you should be more loving

HEALTH: Your health will be good. Sports are good for you.

MONKEY — 2004 1992

1980 1968 1956 1944

The monkey may go through a period of volatility Most work may require a tough beginning before coming easy If married, be careful of arguments Be conservative

WORK: You favour conservative work, such as accounting You also favour work dealing with the law, such as police work

WEALTH: Your income is proportional to your hard work Don’t be greedy No gambling or speculations

RELATIONS: Your relationships are flat and at times you tend to argue Be soft and giving.

HEALTH: You are healthy Just don’t overwork yourself Know your limits

ROOSTER — 2005 1993 1981 1969

1957 1945

The rooster and the rabbit are opposite Hence money may come and go easily No gambling and speculations Your spiritual mind and sixth sense is strong You should be a good leader

WORK: You should be good at management work Spiritual endeavours are also favourable, such as religions and philosophy Stay away from gambling

WEALTH: Your regular income is better than speculate ones You may frequently travel or spend money to enhance your home

RELATIONS: Be careful about personal relationships If you are single, don’t marry this year Married ones may tend to argue. Be soft and patient.

HEALTH: Be careful of accidents Drive carefully You are also prone to sickness Exercise and rest well Stay away from work that is too strenuous

DOG 2006 1994 1982 1970

1958 1946

Dog connects with the rabbit Hence there will be plenty of help Your personal relationships and romances will be good Both work and

business should advance

WORK: You favour work with education or analysis. There are chances for promotions and business expansion

WEALTH: Your wealth is proportional to your authority and knowledge. Overall, your income is better than last year

RELATIONS: This is a connecting year for relationships Consider marriage if you are single Take your beloved one on holiday if you are married.

HEALTH: You are healthy and full of energy

BOAR 2007 1995 1983 1971

1959 1947

Pig and rabbit form a golden combination Hence the pig will do very well this year Work will be smooth There will be plenty of travels

WORK: You favour work with mobility rather than behind the desk Favourable work will include trading, logistics, travel Also favourable for you are real estate, construction and finance If you are a surgeon, you will work marvels

WEALTH: The more mobile, the better you do Both regular income and investments are good

more this year

RELATIONS: You have excellent personal relationships

Love life is also good If you are single, consider marriage If you are married, you can rekindle your love more

HEALTH: You are into a healthy year There may be small accidents at times Take your time at work

RAT 2008 1996 1984 1972 1960 1948

Rat and rabbit have some conflict. Be careful of people and legal issues However, your romance sign is strong You may talk a lot Your money sign remains good

WORK: You favour the financial and trading sectors Entertainment sector is also good You will do well if you are a speaker.

WEALTH: Your money sign is good You should do well in investments and speeches

RELATIONS: Your romance sign is significant, which helps your personal relationships If you are married, you should be more loving If you are single, consider marriage

HEALTH: You are healthy overall Just pay attention to your liver and kidneys

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Ox may be lonely, but should focus on work

OX — 2009 1997 1985 1973 1961 1949

The ox enjoys a good money sign. Your arts talents are also good. You will be authoritative. However, you may suffer from a loneliness sign and accident sign.

WORK: You should do well in businesses to do with design, such as artist or architect. Business and management are also in your favour

WEALTH: Your income and your authority are proportional. Feel free to do investments.

RELATIONS: Because of your loneliness sign, you may not have too many romances. You should focus more on your work and do well there.

HEALTH: Overall you are healthy You tend to be prone to accidents such as falling or twisting. Don’t over work However, you may suffer from a loneli-

ness sign and accident sign

TIGER — 2010 1998 1986 1974 1962 1950

The tiger is prone to accidents and bleeding Watch out for health issues and conflicts in relationships You will be attracted to cars this year

WORK: You favour work to do with blood, such as surgeon or butcher Medical work is good for you this year Car or airplane sectors are also in your favour

WEALTH: The married ones will get much help from the spouse You will make good money in problem-solving businesses

RELATIONS: Your romances may be weak There could be problems between couples. Be patient and giving.

HEALTH: Be careful of accidents Drive carefully

COMMUNITY

Annual Herring Sale for the kids goes this weekend

Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

The very popular annual and charitable Herring Sale returns to Steveston this weekend.

Organized by charity Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer, the 12th annual herring sale will take place at Steveston Harbour Authority on Trites Road on Saturday, January 21 from 8 a.m to 2 p m

Later this week, a few herring seiners will be fishing north of Nanaimo and, depending on the weather, they hope to catch 50 tons of tasty herring for thousands of customers in Steveston and at the other sale in Victoria

Since 2011, commercial fishing industry has raised close to $1 million for kids being treated for cancer at BC Children’s Hospital.

Fishermen and key fish companies cover all costs of the event so 100 per cent of the funds raised at the sale go to the kids

Approximately 150 kids in B.C. get cancer every year – 80 per cent survive at least five years, with survival depending on the type of cancer and how far the cancer has advanced at diagnosis

“Fresh B C. herring pays for an iPad and video game system in every room on the oncology floor,” according to Kris Nakashima, spokesperson for the fishermen

“There is a big game library, music systems, snacks, toys, books, laptops, musical instruments, videos, Netflix and Disney+, special food and gifts for kids in the hospital over Christmas, and more.

“Chemo, radiation and surgery is tough on adults, let alone kids, so we do what we can to make kids more comfortable while they are at the hospital.”

The Province is proposing to replace the existing four-lane George Massey Tunnel with a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel, and will decommission the existing tunnel once the new tunnel is in operation

A section of one of our power lines crosses the Fraser River through the existing George Massey Tunnel, so we need to relocate it before the tunnel is decommissioned. We’re studying three alternatives that include both overhead and underground lines for this project

We’re hosting two virtual open houses to introduce to you the three alternatives we’re studying. Please come and share your views with us.

Virtual open house information:

Dates: Wednesday, Jan 25, at 7-8 p.m PST

OR Thursday, Jan 26, at 1-2 p.m. PST

Location:

Blue Monday brightened up for seniors by students

Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

It was damp, dreary and it was Monday Blue Monday to be exact

The third Monday in January was living up to its foreboding billing yesterday –right up to moment some Grade 11 and 12 Hugh Boyd students started randomly giving out flowers to seniors, to a backdrop of uplifting music, at the Minoru Centre and nearby public library

The students’ “flower flashmob” was all part of the social justice class’ Lift Project, which aimed to hand out 500 single-stem blooms outside the entrances of the seniors centre and library on Blue Monday

Blue Monday, for those unaware, is regarded as the most depressing day of the year, due to it being the aftermath of the holidays and when most people get their credit card statements.

But the students’ efforts certainly did the trick outside the aforementioned facilities, with spontaneous smiles appearing on the faces of seniors caught by surprise by the gesture

Hugh Boyd social justice students gave out 500 flowers to seniors on Blue Monday, said to be the most depressing day of the year