Richmond News March 9 2023

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Grade 6 student Isabelle Lissack (main photo) and two other elementary students (inset) from Richmond each received a “Fearless Girls Award” from their secondary school peers for “demonstrating moral courage” and “community spirit.”

Photo by Vikki Hui

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City obvious CCP target

Dear Editor,

Re: “Keep election integrity,” Letters, March 2

I am not a psychologist or psychiatrist so I can only guess at the reasons why some people have a desire to control the lives and impose their beliefs and agendas on other people (despots, dictators, totalitarian regimes, fascists, religious fanatics, etc )

But I suspect that issues such as negative childhood experiences, low I Q s, fear, alienation and ressentiment (repressed feelings of envy and hatred towards those who know more than they do) play a role in making the idea of having power over other people attractive to them

Given Richmond’s demographics, the CCP’s goal of gaining as much control of the world’s political systems and economies as possible, and the open travel between Canada and China, it seems reasonable to assume that the CCP would view Richmond as a viable staging area for attending to the agenda of exerting influence over Richmond’s and Canada’s political, economic,

development and educational systems and processes

In light of the growing evidence of the existence of CCP “police stations” in Canada (Richmond included), and their ongoing interference in Canada’s municipal, provincial and federal governmental affairs (CSIS and Australian Intelligence reports), we in Richmond should ask what, if anything, would happen to any of our council and/or school board members if it was found that they were beneficiaries of financial support from and/or had direct connections with the CCP party

Would there be consequences for such affiliations or would we simply resign ourselves to such things being part of our impotent acquiescence to being manipulated like an inconsequential country of 35 million that is powerless to do anything to protect itself from a totalitarian society of one billion, 350 million people?

It would be safe to assume that the CCP views the situation, and us, in that light

Ray Arnold RICHMOND

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Time to pause bike lane

Dear Editor,

Re: “Steveston bike lane cost jumps a couple million to $11 5 million,” Richmond-News com, Feb 27

My god, where are you going to find three metres to put a separated bike lane on Steveston Highway?

You have homes, a firehall, farms, a Buddhist temple, a school, a golf course

The city needs to first deal with the speed of all traffic on Steveston Highway 50 km on this roadway is a mere suggestion

The RCMP could set up on that road-

Dear Editor,

Re: “Five books challenged at library,” Community, March 2

I was dismayed to read about attempts to ban books at Richmond Public Library.

As a retired librarian (albeit school, which has a bit of a different mandate), I believe a public library should have something that could, should or would offend everyone/anyone It is a reposi-

way 24 hours a day and the fines alone would help fund many road projects.

Why is it after several bids come in way over budget that the city can’t use their own crews to build this pathway or were they one of the high bidders?

With costs rising, there is only so much money you can squeeze from the taxpayer, TransLink and various governments

Time to hit the pause button and use other already-built bike lanes

Neil Bruce RICHMOND

tory of ideas, facts, opinions open to all without bias or judgment

It is not, nor ever should be, the mandate of a public institution in a democratic society to preselect “appropriate” materials As Einstein said: “The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library ”

Jenny Coyle RICHMOND

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Province allows 150 acres out of ALR Lansdowne partners with Bosa Properties

Maria Rantanen MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS

“Dumbfounded” was how Mayor Malcolm Brodie described how he felt after hearing the province decided to remove a significant chunk of farmland in east Richmond from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

Last year, city council unanimously voted against an application by Ecowaste to pull the 150-acre property out of the ALR in order to build several recycling facilities

However, the province decided by an order in council to allow the parcel which has been used as a construction demolition landfill for more than 50 years to be

removed from the ALR

“I’m absolutely dumbfounded that a government that prides itself on the preservation of agricultural land can do this and I don’t understand it,” Brodie said

City council asked its staff to analyze the decision and come back to them with options on how to proceed

With the landfill getting close to capacity and just a few facilities to dump construction and demolition waste in southern B C , Ecowaste is pleased with the decision

“We’re super excited we see life beyond 2025,” Christian Dietrich, Ecowaste’s vicepresident of recycling and waste services, told the Richmond News

He noted they would have had to shut down the landfill in two years if this decision hadn’t come through

This order in council, however, sidesteps the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) decision-making process and city council’s ability to stop the application, although, according to the provincial announcement, the ALC was consulted and agreed with the decision

Coun Laura Gillanders questioned whether other properties in the ALR are now “vulnerable ”

Coun Carol Day suggested the city file a freedom-of-information request to see who spoke to the ALC on this matter

The owner of Lansdowne Shopping Centre announced it’s partnering with Bosa Properties to redevelop its 50acre property on No. 3 Road. But shovels probably won’t be in the ground for another two years.

Vanprop, which owns the 1970s covered mall, announced the partnership last week, just a couple weeks after submitting an application for the first development phase to the City of Richmond.

They hope to have it before city council in the early fall and to start building in March 2025.

This portion of the development consists of three towers of residential and a few retail shops.

They are proposing 1,075 residential units, including 150 affordable rental units and 150 market rental units.

With a change to the Official Community Plan (OCP) approved a couple years ago, Vanprop could eventually build about 4,000 homes at the current mall site and rebuild its retail offerings.

The plan is for the current shopping centre to be eventually demolished and retail would be offered at street level rather than in an enclosed mall. The submitted application consists of about three-quarters of the first phase development out of seven planned phases, explained Vanprop CEO Kevin Hoffman.

“It’s a significant amount of development to do at one time,” Hoffman said.

City spent $77,000 on new locks at new Minoru Centre

Maria Rantanen

The City of Richmond spent almost $500,000 in 2022 on upgrades to the aquatic centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living that’s been open for about two and a half years.

This included $77,000 to replace locks in the changing rooms, which weren’t functioning properly because of moisture and the “chlorinated environment” in the changing rooms

The changing rooms were designed as an open concept to reduce theft, however, this allowed humidity to then enter those areas

And because replacement parts were no longer available for the lock, they had to all be replaced, explained city spokesperson Clay Adams

Furthermore, about a year ago, the dehumidification coils at the aquatic centre

froze and burst during a particularly cold spell of weather, so the city had to spend almost $150,000 to replace them

In other upgrades, the city installed window film at the centre, at a cost of $84,000, to reduce glare on bright days to better allow lifeguards to see swimmers

Added to these capital costs at the centre was $164,000 for a three-year contract for the delivery of CO2 and storage tanks

Other big-ticket items in 2022 listed in the city’s financial documents include the Richmond Ice Centre, off No. 6 Road, the Minoru Lakes project and repairs to the Richmond Provincial Courthouse

The contract with Wilco Civil Inc last year to rehabilitate the Minoru Lakes was worth about $8 5 million

More than $9 million was paid to PCL Constructors Westcoast on infrastructure renewals at the Richmond Ice Centre, done in two phases

An early morning collision on Highway 91 eastbound in Richmond left one vehicle in a ditch on Sunday Richmond RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision just before the Nelson Road exit shortly after 1 a m on March 5 No injuries were reported Police are saying alcohol is being considered a factor in the ongoing investigation

Ikea looking to expand

Richmond Ikea is looking to expand its store on Jacombs Road by 50 per cent.

The city has received a development application from Ikea to expand its e-commerce, parcel, home delivery and other “click and collect” services

The proposal is to expand the building on the south side, adding a two-storey

15,800-square-metre extension, a city spokesperson confirmed. This is about 170,000 square feet the current building is about 334,000 square feet

An Ikea spokesperson said the store wants to become more “accessible, affordable and sustainable ”

Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

Massive ice show at Minoru

Richmond’s very own Stars On Ice arrives this weekend with around 300 skaters preparing to wow audiences over two shows Richmond’s Connaught Skating Club has been busy over the last few months preparing Earth to Sky,

which hits the ice at Minoru Arena on Saturday.

Just about every skater at the club will be involved in the light and music-filled show, from little kids to high-performance, national and international athletes

As the title suggests, the performance will have two acts, one celebrating the sky, moon and sun and one embracing the water, the rivers and the land

Tickets, priced $15, are available from the club’s website Connaughtsc com

BC Emergency Health Services in Richmond presented the Vital Link awards to four people for saving Stephen Ang’s life (From right) Stephen Ang and the men who saved him, Landon Dy, Peter Thackwray, Lloyd Dy and Aaron Manalo

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Steveston bike lane paused

Richmond city council pressed pause on an $11.5 million bike lane project on Steveston Highway to see whether Williams Road would be a better location.

This was after questions were raised by the public and city councillors about the air quality on Steveston Highway

Mayor Malcolm Brodie suggested asking city staff to look at the feasibility of Williams Road compared to Steveston Highway, and the item was paused for now

The question remains whether the $5 million in TransLink funding for the project could be used on Williams Road, something city staff will look into.

Coun. Alexa Loo, while supporting the referral to look at Williams Road, said she was still in favour of a bike lane on Steveston Highway, noting the speed zone is the same on both roads.

“You want to get people out of cars, this is how you do it,” she said.

Coun. Michael Wolfe, however, voted against referring the item back to staff, saying the proposed bike lane was “bold” and shouldn’t be delayed.

The three-metre-wide separated bike lane was proposed on the south side of Steveston Highway from No. 2 Road to Shell Road.

Maria Rantanen/ Richmond News

More flags at city hall

It looks like the City of Richmond will fly a Pride flag and a Truth and Reconciliation flag annually

This was the unanimous opinion of Richmond city council at its committee meeting Monday

Last year, members of the public took city council to task for not flying these flags and subsequently the policy was reviewed.

Furthermore, after a suggestion from Mayor Mal-

colm Brodie, city council voted to have a second flag pole installed on No. 3 Road

The Ukrainian flag is currently flying at city hall in solidarity with that country which is at war with Russia. Brodie said he doesn’t anticipate that flag will come down any time soon.

The policy will come back later for a final vote.

Maria Rantanen/ Richmond News

GCT Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project

Public Comment Period & Virtual Information Sessions

GCTCanada Limited Partnership is proposing to construct the GCTDeltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project, a container storage and handling facility, located in Delta, B C

The ImpactAssessmentAgency of Canada (theAgency) and B C ’s EnvironmentalAssessment Office (EAO) are conducting a cooperative assessment of the project TheAgency and the EAO are holding a public comment period on the draft CooperationAgreement, and the draftTerms of Reference for the independent federal review panel from:

February 28, until March 30, 2023 at 11:59 p m PacificTime (PT)

To review this document and provide your feedback, visit:

•The Canadian ImpactAssessment Registry at iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations (reference number 81010).

To learn more, participate in a virtual information session on:

• March 16, from 5:00 p m to 6:00 p m PT

The information sessions will provide an update on the assessment process and information about the draft CooperationAgreement and draftTerms of Reference Federal and provincial representatives will be available to answer questions.

For details on how to connect to one of the virtual information sessions, visit the project’s Registry page or contact theAgency at deltaport@iaac-aeic gc.ca You can also contact theAgency to learn how to provide your input in a different format

For media inquiries on the federal process, contact media@iaac-aeic gc.ca, or call 343-549-3870 For media inquiries on the provincial process, call 250-953-3834

• March 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT Scan

Scan the QR-Code for more information about the project, the process, or to visit the project Registry page

City of Richmond

Notice of Public Hearing

Monday, March 20, 2023 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

6911 No 3 Rd Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | www richmond ca

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

1. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10213 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10212 (RZ 17-788900)

Location/s: 7780, 7800, 7804, 7820 and 7840 River Road

Applicant/s: Urban Solutions Architecture Ltd.

Purpose of OCP Designation

Amendment: To clarify the City’s intent regarding the coordination of dike improvements with private development within the City Centre, and to relocate park, road, pedestrian linkage and commercial land use designations at the site’s north end and along the adjacent dike

Purpose of Zoning Amendment: To rezone the subject property from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to a new site-specific zone, “High Rise Riverfront Commercial (ZC49) – Aberdeen Village (City Centre)”, to permit development of an 11-storey hotel with 183 guest rooms, an 8-storey office building, ground floor retail and restaurant uses, and underground parking, together with associated off-site improvements including dike upgrades and the extension of River Parkway (between Cambie Road and the site’s north boundary), a new east-west street linking the River Parkway extension with existing River Road (north of the site), related landscape improvements, and utility upgrades.

City Contact: Suzanne Carter-Huffman, 604-276-4228, Planning and Development Division

2. TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT (TU 23-009170)

Location/s: 8991 Charles Street

Applicant/s: DA Architects & Planners

Purpose: To extend the existing Temporary Commercial Use Permit to permit “Vehicle Rental, Convenience” use, limited to the storage of rental vehicles only, with no associated buildings and no public access as a site specific additional use.

City Contact: Ashley Kwan, 604-276-4173, Planning and Development Division

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

How to obtain further information:

• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at https://citycouncil.richmond.ca/ agendas/hearings/

• 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 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 10, 2023 and ending March 20, 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 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 10, 2023 and ending March 20, 2023.

• 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

Who’s that ‘sports announcer ’ guy?

doing voice-overs for TV and the movies.

To customers in his Richmond store, he’s known as the “sports announcer guy,” to his colleagues, he’s just “Brandon.”

Suffice to say, Brandon White a cashier at the Rona store on Elmbridge Way has caught the attention of quite a few people with his deep, booming voice when using the PA system.

Whether it’s store-closing announcements or SKU checks, White’s PA style has become so popular that some customers have taken to social media to talk about it and ask who he is.

One such thread on Reddit, titled “Rona store voice guy,” has one admirer referring to White’s “super exaggerated tones.”

Replies to the post talk of the cashier’s “hilarious” announcements and even one person who says he goes out of his way to be served by White.

The Richmond News caught up with the “Rona store voice guy” this week

and asked where his entertaining tones came from.

“To be honest, I’m just trying to make it sound loud and clear,” said White, 33, who has been working at the store for six years.

“I’ve been to many other stores where this announcement comes on and I’ve no clue what they’re saying.

“It’s not a conscious decision to sound like a sports announcer or anything.”

In fact, when he first started using the PA system a few years ago, White said the words were coming

out with weird, unintentional accents.

“I’m really not sure why I think I was just trying different voices and (the accents) would just slip out.

“It was kind of British, I think, and people would then ask, ‘oh, where are you from.’ I was like, ‘Vancouver.’

“They thought I was from South Africa or Britain or Australia.”

White said he’s aware that some customers enjoy his PA style, with many suggesting he should be working on the radio or

City of Richmond Community Wayfinding Strategy

Rona cashier Brandon White has garnered quite a bit of attention over the years with his “sports announcer ” style while using his store’s PA system. Alan Campbell photo

Three ‘fearless girls’ honoured

Vikki Hui

VHUI@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

It’s hard to stand up to bullies, but three young Richmond girls make it seem easy

The trio of elementary students recently received the Fearless Girl Award, an initiative of Hugh Boyd secondary’s social justice class, for demonstrating moral courage and community spirit

Anderson elementary’s Isabelle Lissack, Grade 6, stood up for younger classmates being teased by other students and refused to succumb to peer pressure

She also participates in the school’s student council and carries out crossing guard duties. Furthermore, she recently completed the Canadian Red Cross’ stay safe course

Isabelle told the Richmond News it felt “amazing” to receive the award

“I just want to be kind to all my friends and help them I just want to be a good person, ” she said

Another winner, DeBeck elementary’s Mikaela Preysler, Grade 4, advocates for others to do the right thing and makes sure her classmates don’t feel left out

Meanwhile, Whiteside elementary’s Kyah Gale-Neal, Grade 7, is kind to both her peers and adults and has taken on many leadership roles including lunch monitor, morning announcements and helping out at assemblies

All three played an important part in helping their peers feel safe and included, according to the award organizers Grade 11 and 12 students at Hugh Boyd’s social justice class

The Hugh Boyd students created the awards to celebrate young girls for doing the right thing and to encourage them to keep doing the same It was named after Kristen Visbal’s Fearless Girl sculpture

“Often, women and girls are undermined for their actions

so, by rewarding them, it makes them feel recognized,” said Jasmine Dulay, a Grade 11 student who was part of the selection committee

“I saw this first-hand when delivering the award to (Isabelle), the smile on her face when she heard the news was unmatched ”

The recipients of the award were selected by the social justice class’ selection committee from dozens of nominations from students, parents and teachers

“My students kind of felt like it was almost like a college admission Like it was kind of cool for them, but they felt the weight of those decisions, too,” said teacher Michael Taylor

He added the experience was “really rewarding” for his students as well

“They got to get a sense for the kids that they were reading about, and they sort of started to feel connected to them,” said Taylor “So when they dropped off the awards, their spirits were lifted, too ”

Last week, the three winners got a trophy, a certificate and $100 for a pizza party lunch with their classmates

The initiative is part of the class’ Lift Project that aims to recognize members of the community who have been adversely affected by the pandemic

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Kyah Gale-Neal (above, second from right), Isabelle Lissack (left picture, in the middle) and Mikaela Preysler (bottom picture, in the middle) were all honoured as “fearless girls” by Hugh Boyd secondary’s social justice class Photos submitted

The MacNeill Ravens seniors boys basketball team is off to the provincials at the Langley Events Centre this week The team finished second at the South Fraser regional finals last week to qualify for the big provincial tournament Meanwhile, the Ravens’ senior girls basketball team battled hard to finish 14th at their provincials last week in the 2A category However, according to the girls’ coach, Justin Dy-Pe, notable performances came from Kim Tiu (49 points) in an overtime loss to Fernie (73-78) and a 41-point performance in a win vs St Patrick (81-59) Thrive Productions photo

2 Games medals for Karate kid

Vikki Hui

A Richmond teenage martial artist has come home after winning big at the 2023 Canada Winter Games in P.E.I.

Haruki Mori, a Burnett secondary student from Steveston Karate Club, won gold and silver respectively in the male Kata and male -68kg Kumite categories

The athlete (right) told the Richmond News he was “ very proud” of himself for his accomplishment as a representative of B C

“It was an amazing experience being able to participate as one of the athletes for karate for the first time in the Canada Winter Games,” said Mori

“This tournament also brought me more confidence in my skill within karate, as well as learning and experiencing many things throughout the winter games. ”

Mori had qualified for the Games after competing in the 2022 Canada Open Karate Championships at Richmond Oval

This year marked the first time karate was included in the Canada Winter Games, a biennial multi-sport event for young athletes, and Team B C finished top with four gold, one silver and five bronze medals

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LEGAL

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE

Authorization No. 111312

Application for an Approval Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act.

We, Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd., 11760 Mitchell Rd., Richmond, BC, V6V 1V8 intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of stormwater run-off from Richmond Steel Recycling’s metal recycling facility

The land upon which the facility is situated and where discharge will occur is Richmond Steel Recycling’s metal recycling facility located at 11760 Mitchell Road, Richmond, British Columbia

Stormwater will be captured from various areas throughout the site, treated in water treatment facilities and discharged into the Fraser River The maximum rate of water run-off from this facility is dependant upon precipitation events. The estimated volume of material to be discharged during a specific time period is:

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT

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WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN

By vrtue of the Warehouseman’s Len Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina Inc, we wl dspose of goods beongng to Theodore Buick namey: House Boat called Blue Star to recover $3,121 23 plus accruing storage & any/al other expenses related. These goods wil be made available for sae after March 23, 2023, by Pubic Auction/Tender Goods are currently being stored n Rchmond, BC Contact 604-434-2448 for further nformation

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Obituaries

ATKINSON, Karen Jessie (nee Lloyd)

August 24, 1941 - February 21, 2023

With great sadness, the famiy of Karen Atknson (nee Loyd) announce her passng on February 21st 2023 in her 81st year

Karen was born in Blarmore, Alberta and spent a oyful chldhood in the Crowsnest Pass before movng to Cagary as a young adult There, she attended the Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursng, becomng a Regstered Nurse She would also meet her future husband, Fred, n Cagary but the newyweds soon made ther way to the West Coast They first moved to Burnaby before settlng n Richmond and starting a famly Despte jokes about adopton, as wel as threats of being sent to the zoo, Karen was the proud mother of two amazing chldren! Karen enjoyed Westwind so much she never left Kingfisher Drive she just kept movng down the street

Karen spent her nursing career carng for senors in a few of the ocal care homes: first at the Richmond Genera Hosptal senors facilty, then Rosewood Manor and finaly Lons Manor Lvng close to work alowed her to often take lunch breaks at home, thereby disrupting her chidren s attempts to skip schoo Although t was only one of the kids, right sis?

Karen and Fred aso took n a salor from the Polsh fishing fleet that had umped ship n late 1981 after the crackdown on the Soldarity labour movement Eugene was the fifth member of the famly for a few years before becoming a successfu and proud Canadan Once estabished, he was to brng his wife and daughters over from Poland

RICHARDS, Eric Clive

January 17, 1938 February 28, 2023

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to Director, Environmental Protection at Authorizations. South@gov.bc.ca. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Dated this 28th day of February, 2023.

Contact person: Steven Kynoch

Email address: skynoch@richmondsteel.ca

Phone: 604-324-4656

Eric Clive Richards was born in England on January 17, 1938, to parents Chris and Ellen Richards. He passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Clive is predeceased by his brother Chris and wife Marg. He is survived by his sister Di (Ray); wife Joan; sons Jamie (Amy) and Dean (Deb); grandchildren Eric (Morag), Sean, Reese and Nolan; and many nieces and nephews. Clive lived most of his life in Richmond, where, through his work with the City of Richmond, he eaves a legacy that impacts all who enjoy Richmond Parks and a loving network of family and friends who will miss him dearly. Clive’s family would like to thank the healthcare teams at Richmond Hospital and Hospice for their care of Clive.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Richmond Funeral Home on Sunday, March 19, at 11:00am.

Karen retred to a life of spoling her grandson and ater (or “finaly” as she said), her granddaughter, whch aso allowed her to brag to random strangers that she had a half Flpno granddaughter She was not shy about chatting up random strangers on the street She enjoyed travellng, taking severa trips both to Europe and within North America However, tme spent with her famly and gong to garage saes were her favorite activites (Best bargan a sngle, used wake take with no charger nor a partner unit to communicate with even f t could have been charged AKA a paper weght Mom! But as she bragged, t only cost her fifty cents )

Whie her last year was spoled by cancer, she was strong and enjoyed lfe as much as possible She was a beloved mother and grandma She wil be sorey missed by her sister Conne (Reg), son Jason (Apryl), daughter Brandi (Jeremy) and grandchidren Jaden and Mae Predeceased by her parents James & Heen, ex-husband Fred (she nsisted that he be known as her “ex”) and granddaughter Elie

As per her wishes, no servce to be held In leu of flowers, donations to the Richmond Hospita Foundation would have made her happy The famiy is gratefu for al the support and care mom received from neghbours friends hospital and hospice staff over the last year

REMEMBRANCES obituAriEs

YOUNG, Kim Alexander

May 2, ’42. The numbers rolled off Kim’s tongue, even as his neurologica disease took increasing control. February 18, 2023. That date will forever be in our hearts.

Kim lived every day to the fullest. He loved learning and leading learning 17 years in Richmond School District as a teacher and a principal, 17 years in Delta School District as an assistant superintendent, and 15 years leading professional development for the BC School Superintendents’ Association. Another passion was track and field. More than 55 years ago, he joined Richmond Kajaks as a coach and, with equal commitment, coached school and club athletes and Olympians.

A member of the Achilles International Track and Field Society, he was meet director of the Harry Jerome International Track Classic and the Indoor Jerome for many years Kim’s lifelong dedication to education and sport was based on a belief: Excellence for All. Kim was a passionate and accomplished Whistler skier, cyclist, sailor, and traveler.

He was admired, deeply respected, and cherished by many friends. Kim’s children, Ryan and Gaby, and his wife, Faye, were his anchor and greatest loves. He is well remembered and sorely missed.

Many thanks to Mount St. Joseph’s Hospital and the staff at St Jude’s Care Home for embracing Kim and us as family. His last month was filled with growth and opportunity.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse/Rowing Club, 7277 River Road, Richmond, 3:00 6:00pm, April 1. Please drop in to mix, mingle, and share stories. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to BC Cancer or a charity of your choice.

WITTIG, Olga “Ollie” (Deneiko)

It is wth deep sadness we announce that Ole passed away peacefuly on Friday, February 17, 2023, at her home, n New Westmnster, BC Predeceased by her parents, Mykyta and Martha Deneiko (nee Lewchuk), brothers, Dan Deneiko, and twn Russel Deneiko, her in-laws, Audrey Deneiko, Nick Dymtryshyn, Donad Wittig, Raymond Kreitz and Gloria Wttig Survved by her husband Fredrck and ther chldren Dean (Coleen), Mles (Heather) and Mark (Judy), 6 grandchildren, Connor Chander Delanie Matthew Vanessa and August, her siblngs, Eva Dymtryshyn, Anne (Bob) Morrson, and Walter Deneiko, her in-laws Shrley Deneiko, Betty Wittig, Roberta Kreitz, Alice, Earl, Mennie, and Carence Wttg, as wel as many neces and nephews and grand nieces and countess friends whose lives she touched n many ways

Born in Gasyn, Saskatchewan on February 6, 1934, Olie started her career travellng n retal investgations, and whie in Trail, BC, she met the love of her life Fredrck, and they were marred on June 9, 1958, in Glasyn, Saskatchewan Ole continued her travel ife for seven more years throughout BC, now as a wife raising three boys until finally settng down roots in Rchmond BC for 45 years, where she had a 20-year career in retal sales at the Hudson’s Bay Company and was an involved member of Brighouse Unted Church for 56 years

Olie enjoyed playing golf as a member of the Rchmond Golf and Country Club, volunteering with the Rchmond Raders Footbal Cub and accompanyng Fredrick on many trips to conventons throughout the USA and Canada, Famiy trps fishng, camping, and visitng reatives, and upon retirement, Olie, and Fredrick RV’D extensivey spending years in Arzona with siblings and family members

Olie had a ful and heathy lfe with the ove of her lfe her three sons her daughters-in-aw her grandchldren and al her extended famiy and friends Olle wil be greaty mssed by all who knew and oved her

A Memoral Servce wil be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Brghouse United Church, 8151 Bennett Road, Rchmond, BC wth a Ceebration of Life folowng at 3:30pm at the Rchmond Golf and Country Cub, 9100 Steveston Hwy, Rchmond, BC

For a zoom link to the memoria service please contact hwttg6@gmal com In ieu of flowers donatons to http://www bccancer bc ca/donate woud be greaty appreciated

WIDDESS, William John

July 12, 1942

February 26, 2023

Bill was a man that many describe as kind and giving. A retired Battalion Chief for VPD he always made sure his people came first, including his family, which he loved more than anything in the world. He leaves behind his wife, Pam, after 50 years of marriage; daughter Nicole (Mike); son Sean (Lisa); as well as grandchildren Brooklyn, Sophia, Kate, Dante and Megan. In retirement, Bill and Pam enjoyed extensive travelling and managed to get to 5 of 7 continents His passion for carving wood and soapstone was shared with many. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Vancouver Firefighters Burn Unit or Richmond Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care. We would like to thank Dr. Joshi and nurses Paulita and Tracy. Dad, you will forever live on in our hearts!

RINDT, Diane

Our loving mother and wfe, Diane Rndt left us Tuesday, February 21st surrounded by ove and famiy She fought courageously but was at peace

She eaves behind her ovng husband - Lutz Rndt, son - Rob Rindt, daughter and family - Melanie, Craig and Avery Thomas Those who know her loved her kindness, love and honesty She was a woman not afraid to tel t ike it is and we’l be eternaly grateful for her advce and outook on life She made those around her feel loved and safe and we hope to carry on that legacy through our lives n leu of flowers, please make a donation at ether The Salvation Army or BC SPCA We’d like to thank our frends and family for the outpouring of support we have received this past week - the love and kindness has carried us through Mom - we love you to the moon and back

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