Richmond News April 20 2023

DEADLY REMINDER

A rally was held on Friday at the library and cultural square to remember Richmond residents who have died of drug poisonings.

$2.1M for harbour dredging P5

Hockey dad passes away P13

T+T’s Richmond roots run deep P14

Photos by Vikki Hui

Pretty purple flags mark an ugly reality

supply was laced with, oh let’s say, an elephant tranquilizer.

It’s a pretty sight: a field of small purple flags standing a foot off the ground, it looks a bit like a meadow of lupine

Too bad every one of those 2,272 purple flags represents the ugly reality of addiction and drug poisoning

Last Friday a group of heart-broken family members and their supporters gathered in front of the Brighouse library to mark the seventh anniversary since the provincial government declared deaths due to opioid use a public health emergency.

Since then, an additional 11,171 men, women and children have been killed, some say murdered, in B C as a result of this toxic plague

We used to call these deaths drug overdoses, but that implies a user decided to take more than they should have, like someone on a drinking binge

That may have been the case for some, but many were taking exactly what they normally take They just didn’t realize their

In other words, the user didn’t overdose any more than if the beer they were drinking was spiked with arsenic

But whatever we call it, the death toll has surpassed pandemic proportions B C has seen 5,371 deaths related to COVID-19 In that same time, more than 7,000 people have died due to drug toxicity

But what do those numbers really tell us? For those folks whose lives have not been touched by the opioid crisis (although those folks are getting harder to find) perhaps they are just numbers, a running tally or pack of statistics

But for those of us who have been touched, each number is a beloved son, a funny brother, a devoted dad, a hard-working sister They’re also aspiring artists, valued employees, tireless volunteers They are construction workers, sex workers, journalists, medical professionals, drug dealers and street people

As is always the case on one of these grim anniversaries, politicians and community leaders take to the airwaves and podiums to offer their condolences and, if they are

in power, tell us what they’re doing to combat the problem or, if they’re in opposition, tell us what’s not being done to combat the problem

What makes this hard to hear is the sameness of it all It’s a bit like politicians down south trying to come up with something original to say after yet another mass shooting

Everyone feels sorry, everyone knows help is needed, everyone knows something needs to change, yet around we go on this morbid merry-go-round

The media is no better. We report on Friday’s rally, put it on the front page, write a column and move on

However, last summer when one our reporters lost her son to a toxic drug supply, we thought we had to do better. We convened a core working group to think of how we could report on this crisis in a way that could make change. We’re working on it, stay tuned

When it comes to solutions, it appears there are two main roadblocks: money and morals, and they can be one in the same About the first, you might think that, as

sad as the whole situation is, as a society we ’ re just not willing put out the cash. But the ironic fact is we don’t have to Those who crunch the numbers repeatedly tell us that providing wrap-around supports to people with addictions everything from housing to therapy costs a fraction of what we ’ re spending now on policing and hospitalizing those same folks

So, if we can’t get our heads around the economics of it, let’s try the morals

I suspect many are holding onto a deep seated-value system that views addiction as a moral failing. It’s a value system politicians are well aware of, even if some don’t hold it themselves

Despite the fact B C ’ s top medical professionals say addiction is a mental health issue for which users should be prescribed medication, there’s a far larger contingent of voters who worry that providing safe drugs sends a message to young people in particular that doing drugs isn’t that bad Maybe, but maybe the message we should be listening to is from the many people, young and old, those purple flags represent drug use can be a brutal habit, but it’s our response that is criminal

Take a stand against port expansion

Dear Editor,

There have been countless scientists and most citizens in Metro Vancouver who are against the Vancouver Fraser Port proposal and against its expansion project

Why do our local elected officials not support what is best for our environment, community well-being and quality of life?

Contact your federal Liberal members of Parliament and make a responsible stand

We have not heard a peep out of them!

We only have one Fraser River and one Fraser estuary for our future

The import and export of cargo containers can be addressed by several other options other than in the heart of our estuary

‘Fair’ process for park lease

Dear Editor,

Re: “Pajo’s in the park to close,” News, March 30

The decision for the winning bid based on these criteria came following review by experienced, professional city staff without political influence

It’s time you stood up for future generations of our children and the biodiversity on our planet and in the Fraser!

If we do not take a stand in our front yard, where will the federal and B.C. governments find habitats to meet our international promise of ‘30 by 30’ that the prime minister just made four months ago?

You cannot pretend that a review is in place and you cannot speak, as recently suggested to me by the offices of one of our Richmond MLAs and one MP.

If you cannot represent the wishes of the vast majority of us and support conservation science, who will?

Otto Langer RICHMOND

There has been much interest expressed with the departure of Pajo’s at Garry Point Park and some questions about how that happened.

In the normal course of events with city properties leased out to private operators, interest from others in the market is sometimes sought before entering into a new lease

This is part of our commitment to our taxpayers that city offerings are periodically reviewed and opened up for other businesses to bid.

That is what the city did with the Garry Point Park concession stand.

This time, a competitor won the bid based on a fair and objective evaluation conducted under a well-established council-approved policy similar to that used by every level of government

This approach ensures that the city gets the best value for taxpayers in the operation of the concession.

The evaluation followed predetermined simple, objective and equitable criteria.

In this case, the amount of rent to be paid by any proponent was established in advance so financial return to the city was not an issue.

In the end, residents and park visitors will assess the quality of product provided by the new operator and judge whether to patronize the enterprise

The process seeks to ensure fair treatment and best value from our merchants

Pajo’s has enjoyed a long history at Garry Point We appreciate how they added to the Garry Point Park experience over the years.

Fortunately, they continue to be a significant food establishment open for business on the Steveston waterfront

We look forward to seeing the new operator welcome customers to the Garry Point Park concession stand

Malcolm Brodie

Stay far from sea lions: Harbour

Alan Campbell

It’s that time of the year again

Theweather’sgettingbetter,touristsareflockingtoSteveston and people are creeping closer to one of the village’s more animated residents the sea lion.

So much so that the Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) is once again urging people to keep their distance from the wild mammal

SHA’s warning was prompted after yet another near miss down on Fisherman’s Wharf recently, where two parents were spotted encouraging their daughter to get closer to a sea lion for the purpose of a photo

According to SHA, the adults appeared to even try to antagonize the sea lion to get a “better shot” of it

Clearly the adults were unaware of the drama that unfolded in2017,whenasealionpulledayounggirlintothewater They also appeared to have missed the multiple warning signs on the dock

For those unaware, six years ago, a little girl was pulled into the water by a sea lion as she sat at the dock posing for a photo, as people fed the mammal to lure it closer She was rescued by an older relative and appeared to be uninjured.

“We wanted to make sure that (the) general public are aware that sea lions are dangerous and should not be approached. They are wild and unpredictable,” SHA’s operations and security manager, Glenn Chow, told the Richmond News

“California sea lions can weigh up to 1,000 pounds and can jump up to 10 feet in a single leap while on a dock”

Chow said that, despite SHA placing signs and caution tape at the float entrance, the public continues to ignore them and “walk right past and up to the sea lion to get a closer picture.

“As the weather continues to get better, we suspect this (could) become a larger issue.”

Chow added that SHA is looking into getting their warning signs displayed in multiple languages.

City Board

Richmond Night Market Traffic Advisory

Weekends from April 28 to October 9, 2023

During the summer operation of the Richmond Night Market, located at 8351 River Road (directly west of River Rock Casino Resort), traffic on No. 3 Road may be heavier than normal. Evening travel delays may occur in the area.

The Richmond Night Market runs from April 28 – October 9.

Hours of operation will be:

• 7pm–12am: Friday

• 6pm–12am: Saturday, April to August

• 7pm–12am: Saturday, September to October

• 7pm–11pm: Sunday and Statutory Holidays

• 6pm–12am: Sunday preceding Statutory Holiday

To get to the airport or to Vancouver, the use of alternate routes such as Dinsmore Bridge and Russ Baker Way, is strongly encouraged.

To other nearby City Centre destinations, including River Rock Casino Resort, the use of Great Canadian Way is recommended.

The Canada Line may also be used as an alternative to travel to the Richmond Night Market or other previously mentioned destinations.

$2.1 million to dredge harbour

The provincial government is allocating $2 125 million towards dredging the south arm of the Fraser River

With equal amounts coming from the Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) and the City of Richmond, the budget is almost complete. However, SHA general manager Jaime Gusto noted that a federal contribution is still missing

The federal government owns the harbour, and Gusto hopes they will also chip in $2 125 million so the $8 5 million dredging project can go ahead, something she said MP Parm Bains has been working on.

Sediment is building up in the river and is starting to impede navigation on the river.

“As the hub of B C’s commercial fishing industry, access to Steveston Harbour ensures the continued success of our fleet and B C’s seafood industry in both the local and global markets,” Gusto said

Since 2015, the Steveston Harbour Authority has been imposingafeeoftwotothreepercentonmostservicesto raise money, and the board of directors further allocated $330,000 last year towards dredging

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Purse-snatcher caught by people on the street

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ARichmondresidentmayhave caught a botched purse-snatching attempt on video.

Mr Li, who didn’t want to give his first name, was in a parking lot on No 3 and Lansdowne roads shortly before 6 p m on Thursday when he heard someone crying out for help

“I couldn’t hear it clearly at first, but the woman kept yelling and screaming and making noises,” Li told the News.

When he got out of his car to get a better look, he saw a man wearing a red cap appearing to have run across No 3 Road to the clinic with a woman chasing after him

Li recorded the incident on his

Sunglasses stolen from store counter

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“It’s really tough for small businesses to stay afloat and when things like this happen… well, it kind of knocks the wind out of you,” said Glenda Walliser, owner of Bon Retour Consignment Clothing in Steveston.

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footage, but she will need at least two people to identify the suspect before police can take the case to court

Since Walliser posted the footage on Instagram, the community has been spreading the word

“I’m glad that a lot of people they’re disgusted, they can’t believe that’s what happens and they’re all going to look out for this person,” she said

phone and posted the video on the Chinese social media platform Little Red Book.

The video shows a group of people holding onto the man outside the clinic

“The (man) didn’t really resist and was subdued by everyone,” said Li

Richmond RCMP told the News, as of Friday, they had no record of the incident.

RCMP on Thursday after a pair of expensive Tom Ford sunglasses were stolen from the store, and she’s hoping the community can help her catch the alleged thief

The sunglasses, valued at $700, were on the counter for sorting and pricing Walliser noticed they went missing after briefly stepping away.

In the security footage Walliser posted on Instagram, a woman wearing a red top with a black jacket, black pants and a red purse can be seen walking up to the counter. She then allegedly picked up the sunglasses from a box

A women, who allegedly stole $700 sunglasses, was caught on camera. Photo submitted

and walked out

Although she found the woman’s actions weird at the time, Walliser didn’t connect the dots until she checked the security footage

“I saw that woman in the store with her friend, husband, whatever it was And then all of a sudden, boom, she was gone,” Walliser told the News Walliser has provided police with the

This was not the first time Bon Retour has fallen victim to a crime, but Walliser was shocked at the way the alleged thief behaved “It’s just so blatant the way she was (acting)”

Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang confirmed the investigation is active and ongoing Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to either message @ bonretourconsignment on Instagram or report it to Richmond RCMP and quote case number #RI23-11193

Video showed the takedown of an alleged thief

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Passion for serving good food the main ingredient on the menu at Kisamos

Steveston Village location known well for authentic Greek dishes for more than 20 years

Whether it’s the slowly roasted lamb, a steak grilled to perfection, gently roasted potatoes, or the crispy delight of filo pastry in their spinach pies, one common ingredient at Kisamos Greek Taverna in Steveston Village is a love of providing authentically prepared food.

That’s the way it has been since it opened more than 20 years ago, and a passion for owner Marino Anagnostopoulos who has presided over the popular location, named after a town on the island of Crete in Greece, for more than a decade

Kisamos is all about casual dining with a menu that uses the freshest and finest ingredients in its dishes that don’t skimp on portion size and offer great value

So, make sure to come hungry

Everything they serve is prepared from scratch on the premises.

“I grew up in restaurants,” says Anagnostopoulos who moved to Canada from Greece in 1995 and purchased Kisamos in 2012. “I try very hard and I love cooking.

“The restaurant, it’s such a big part of my heart and my life Everything I do here, from the cooking to greeting people, I do right from my heart,” he added.

And that passion is rewarded by a loyal customer base

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Anagnostopoulos said he was thankful for the support his customers showed by supporting their take out business.

And now, as the pandemic restrictions have been lifted and business has returned to normal, guests dining in at the restaurant will be greeted by a renovated interior

“We wanted to freshen things up a bit,” Anagnostopoulos said.

On the well-loved menu the signature dish is the roast lamb, imported from New Zealand, which is a combination of a family recipe and additions Anagnostopoulos has developed over the years to make it his own.

Another favourite is traditional souvlakia, prepared with your choice of lamb, pork or chicken.

If you are keen on sharing a wide selection of tastes, the Kisamos Platter For Two provides great variety

Seafood lovers can enjoy selections sourced straight from the Steveston docks during the season.

And to round out your dining experience, Kisamos has a great lineup of desserts, designed for those with a sweet tooth, such as baklava, ekmek, bougatsa and creme caramel.

Kisamos Greek Taverna is located right in the heart of Steveston Village at 3420 Moncton Street and is open seven days a week until 9:30 p.m.

You can also check them out online at: kisamostaverna.com.

Marino Anagnostopoulos / owner

Rabbit group slams city plan

(RFP) this summer, get responses by the end of September, and have a new direction by the end of the year

Pest infestation closes bakery

A Richmond-based rabbit rescue organization is questioning the feasibility of Richmond’s latest feral rabbit management plan

The plan, approved at last week’s citycouncilmeeting,callsforabidding process where both for-profit and non-profit organizations can come forward with a plan to capture, sterilize and rehome rabbits that were found on “public land,” such as parks, schools and city right of ways

The goal is for experts in rabbit welfare to provide a solution tailored to Richmond complete with financial breakdowns and practical considerations

According to city staff, the plan is to send out a request for proposal

Staff also clarified organizations are welcome to collaborate on potential solutions, but the city wouldn’t play “matchmaker” as Coun Michael Wolfe suggested The city will, however, either hold a site visit or an information session for all relevant organizations to attend and meet each other

Despite council’s approval, the plan has left some unanswered questions, said one advocate

Rabbitats founder Sorelle Saidman told the Richmond News all organizations mentioned during the meeting, including Rabbitats and the Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy (VRRA), are at capacity and are unable to expand on their current properties

“So, it’s very confusing who they’re expecting to tender a proposal,” said Saidman.

“There’s been media report after media report about the rescues being full, so it was like they were talking in a bubble when they didn’t address that.”

Saidman added the RFP is an “odious process” that requires an investment of time and resources the rescue currently lacks The issue is also “too big” for any one organization

Rabbitats unlikely to participate

The new feral rabbit management plan was based on recommendations from the Feral Rabbit Management Study conducted by city staff and the Invasive Species Council of B.C. last year.

The study observed 39 and 72 feral rabbits in 24 city-owned locations in July and August 2022 re-

spectively and concluded the rabbitswere“widespreadthroughout the community” and there was a “high rate of reproduction”

It also noted adverse impacts such as infestations in community gardens

Saidman added it’s unlikely Rabbitats will participate in the RFP process since its current priority is to stop feral rabbit populations from growing in other municipalities and “prevent those areas from becoming a Richmond”

Potential problem areas that Rabbitats is focusing on include YVR, Granville Island and other areas around the City of Vancouver “(The City of Richmond has) put us in a chicken-or-the-egg situation We can’t put in a proposal without the resources We can’t get resources without a successful proposal.”

A local bakery and deli has remained closed for almost a month after a health inspection by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

According to VCH, Buns Master Bakery & Delicatessen on No 6 Road near Westminster Highway was closed in March due to improper construction, unsanitary conditions and pest infestation.

An inspection report from March 23 lists a series of issues with sanitation such as the fact food wasn’t protected from contamination, the dishwasher or glasswasher wasn’t sufficient for removing contamination and hand-washing stations were not properly supplied and maintained. Employees also didn’t take a certified food safety training course. It is unclear when the deli will reopen.

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Families mourn amid drug toxicity crisis

emergency

“My brother, on Dec 14, passed away He was one of two men in Richmond on that day And just like many other men, he died while playing PlayStation in his bedroom,” said Trevor Tablotney.

Tablotney was one of the many Richmond residents and local politicians who gathered outside the Richmond Cultural Centre on Friday morning to commemorate all the lives lost to the toxic drug crisis and to demand action

A total of 2,272 purple flags were placed on the field to acknowledge the number of overdose deaths in B C last year

April 14, 2023 marks the start of the eighth year since the B C government declared the overdose and drug poisoning crisis a public health

“This is not a crisis that’s only felt in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, it’s being felt in Richmond, with 28 deaths last year alone, and across the province and across Canada,” organizer Debbie Tablotney told attendees.

“These people had families and friends that loved them, and they did not deserve to die”

Tablotney lost her son Curtis to a drug poisoning in December Many other community members joined her, carrying photos of their loved ones who suffered the same fate

Agnes Thompson was one of them She knew Tablotney’s three sons when they attended a preschool she worked at. She also lost her eldest grandson, Tristan Coatta, in 2021 Coatta was a photographer

“There’s a lot of pain that goes with these losses Each year we

have a huge population that’s been impacted by (the overdose and toxic drug crisis) and yet we still keep adding to that number,” she said Thompson echoed Tablotney’s sentiments and said the statistics

don’t just relate to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

“It’s people who are working members of society, as my grandson was, who are dying.”

More needs to be done

Diane Forch, who lost her son Matthew in 2017, also attended the gathering to help bring awareness to the issue. She told the Richmond News seeing the flags across the field was “overwhelming”

“You hear about it every day, but when you see the flags it’s a lot of people.Imean,personally,weknow several families that have lost loved ones,” said Forch, who is calling for a safe drug supply.

“Addiction is hard It’s hard to fight. I know my son struggled for years, and he had been clean, drugfree, for 18 months And then he went out one night and (he took) toxic supply and he died”

Representatives from organizations such as Moms Stop The Harm, Richmond Addiction Services Society and the Richmond Drop-In Centrealsoattendedtherallytoprovide information about their services

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Debbie and Andrew Tablotney lost their son Curtis, 36, in December to toxic drugs Vikki Hui photo

YVR spends $40 million after December chaos

Valerie Leung

YVR is putting $40 million into better technology and equipment and supporting staff in light of major flight disruptions caused by snowstorms in December

This new action plan was announced by the Vancouver Airport Authority Monday morning

Improved technology will be able to report weather delays and communicate better with travellers during disruptions at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Tamara Vrooman, president and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority, said they are implementing key action items in response to

YVR’s review.

The report showed changes in the recent weather and labour environment has put the airport’s “ecosystem” under stress.

This was glaringly obvious on Dec. 20, 2022 when about 180,000 passengers travelling through YVR airport were left stranded by flight delays and cancellations

Metro Vancouver was hit with several significant snowfalls between Dec 18 and Dec 23, leading to widespread airline cancellations and delays

“Far too many people were waiting for information in our terminal,” said Vrooman

Better airfield coordination, weather equipment and communication among staff and between

Bear spray attacks on rise

A 26-year-old Richmond resident was bear sprayed and struck several times before the two assailants fled on Thursday night

The victim was walking along the 7800 block of Elmbridge Way between Alderbridge Way and Minoru Boulevard when “he was approached by two unknown darkskinned assailants,” said Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl Dennis Hwang

The assault was reported to police shortly after 1 a m The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and police are investigating the incident.

“At thispoint,thisincident appears

random with no apparent motive,” said Hwang

He added the victim recalled seeing “several” people who might have witnessed the attack but did not intervene

Anyone with information or potential dash cam footage is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604278-1212 and quote file #202311230

So far, police have recorded 14 incidents involving the use of noxious substances, such as bear spray and pepper spray, in 2023 Last year, nine incidents were recorded during the same period

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fore making planning easier for our operations.”

Also, new gate protocols enable passengers to deplane within 30 minutes of landing.

“We’ll be focusing on data and technology to make sure that we can make use of real-time data,” said Vrooman

“You can track our performance and we can track and report and be accountable for our performance to the public”

your questions as you’re moving through the terminal.

“We need to do better. And we need to be better by ensuring that we have the information that people need in one single place, so they can get that information with the decisions that they need and get on their way”

The Airport Authority will also focus on staff training to ensure better coordination and a more fluid workflow The airport authority has already begun implementing some elements of the action plan, according to Vrooman

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ff and passengers are some of the items in the plan, according to Vrooman

“That way all (staff) can have access to the same information, there-

Vrooman also acknowledged passengers want to “speak to real people” instead of people over the phones during flight disruptions

“Whether it’s two in the morning or two in the afternoon, we will have our staff on the floor in increasing numbers able to answer

“We haven’t been wasting any time I’m confident that these actions will improve the efficiency of our airport as well as our service” with files from Canadian Press

Russia blacklists local MLAs

Alan Campbell

All four Richmond MLAs have appeared on a new Russian blacklist of333“prominent”Canadianswho have been permanently banned from entering that country

The statement released Wednesday by Russia’s foreign ministry listed politicians from across Canada and a number of prominent Olympians

TheBCNDP’sRichmond-Steveston MLA Kelly Greene, Richmond South-Centre’s Henry Yao and Richmond-Queensborough’s Aman

Singh, as well as the BC United’s Richmond North-Centre MLA Teresa Wat are on the list

The Russian government, in its statement, made it clear the list was made in direct retaliation for Canada’s restrictions on Russia in view of its ongoing invasion and subsequent war with Ukraine.

“In view of the anti-Russian sanctions periodically imposed by the Trudeau regime against officials, politicians, experts, journalists, cultural figures and athletes from Russia, as well as anyone who does not suit the Ottawa ‘mainstream’ and the neo-Nazi authorities supported by it in Kiev, entry into the Russian

Federation closes permanently to 333 Canadian citizens,” read the statement.

It added that the people on the list have been “involved in the spread of rabid Russophobia in the country. This measure is also intended to encourage those on the black list to change their behavior”

Also on the list is Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon, more than 250 members of legislative assemblies and scores of Canadian athletes who have publicly supported a ban on Russian athletes competing at the 2024 Olympics, such as ice dancer Tessa Virtue and hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser

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Student petitions to reinstate 480 UBC bus

nificant stress to my routine,” said Yu.

“As a Ph D student, I have a limited time budget available, and the loss of the 480 adds to the pressures I face daily”

A Richmond resident and student has kicked off a petition to reinstate TransLink’s 480 Richmond-UBC bus

James Yu, 19, a Ph D student of economics at UBC, said the cancellation of the 480 Bridgeport Station/UBC express bus has caused “inconvenience and stress” for him and other transit users between Richmond and the university.

During the pandemic, TransLink suspended the 480 bus for “cost-saving” reasons as well as because in-person classes were cancelled

However, the transportation agency announced on April 3 the bus route “will not be returning to service.”

“More than 200 individuals and counting agree with me that TransLink’s current service is not effective compared to when the

480 was in place,” said Yu, referring to his ongoing petition.

He added his travel time with the 480 in place was between 45 and 60 minutes but has since increased to one hour and 20 minutes in each direction without the bus route

“This has taken time away from my academic and personal life, and has added sig-

He added the cancellation of the 480 bus has contributed to the “worsening, overcrowding and delays on the Canada Line and R4 RapidBus.”

A spokesperson with TransLink told the Richmond News in an email that route 480 “competed with bridge traffic,” making it slower and less reliable than using the Canada Line and other bus options.

“Route 480 was discontinued because there are frequent alternatives for customers travelling between UBC and Richmond,” said a TransLink spokesperson

“The discontinuation allows us to put service on other routes with higher demand ”

He highlighted that the R4 RapidBus, 99 B-Line, 25 and 49 buses are “more reliable and faster” than the 480 bus.

In comparison, alternatives for the West

Vancouver/UBC 258 bus, which was also cancelled, are “not as strong,” resulting in TransLink’s announcement that a new express bus route will be operating between West Vancouver’s Dundarave neighbourhood and UBC to complement existing bus routes.

Yu, however, is calling this an “inequity in treatment” between the communities.

Passengers who formerly used the Richmond/UBC 480 bus face two or more transfers, but commuters in West Vancouver only face one transfer, according to Yu

“It does not make financial or logistical sense to restore the West Vancouver direct service while also keeping the 480 discontinued, and this has created an inequity in treatment between our communities ”

Yu is planning to deliver the petition to TransLink administrators to show that TransLink’s “data analysis does not reflect the reality that commuter students have to face every day”

TransLink announced the 480 route between Richmond Bridgeport and UBC will no longer be running Canadian Public Transit photo

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When your living room is front row, we’re with you all the way.

NHL player passes suddenly

a bright light in the lives he touched ”

A young family and Vancouver’s hockey and firefighting communities are mourning the passing of 38-year-old Richmond resident Raymond Sawada, who died suddenly of a cardiac arrest last Monday playing recreational hockey at the Richmond Ice Centre

Sawada, a father of two young daughters, was a local hockey hero, having played junior hockey for the Richmond Sockeyes and the Nanaimo Clippers before attending Cornell University where he played four seasons of college hockey as a prospect for the Dallas Stars

Sawada played eight sea-

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sons of professional hockey, mostly with the Texas Stars.

Sawada wrapped up his hockey career at age 30 in Europe and returned home to Richmond, where he married his wife Nicole They went on to have two children, Victoria and Charlotte

Family member Brianne

Sameshima set up a GoFundMe fundraiser for the family on Tuesday in support of the family’s needs

“For the girls and Nicole, losing their dad and husband is going to leave a sad mark on their hearts and make for a long road ahead,” wrote Sameshima “Ray was such

Indeed, the death of Sawada left many with heavy hearts, including his firefighting crew at the Burnaby Fire Department, where he had worked since 2017

“Ray was a man of true integrity He cared so much about his job and his daughters and his wife were everything to him That’s what he lived for,” said firefighting partner Shawn Dhaliwal

“Who wouldn’t you want on the back of the truck with you?” asked Dhaliwal

Sawadawasanactivevolunteer on all accounts, coaching the Richmond Ravens girls hockey club, helping his fire department with mentorship programs and checking in with his former junior club

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The story of how T&T Supermarket got its start in Richmond and went on to become the largest Asian grocery store chain in Canada is told in its founder’s new autobiography

Cindy Lee, founder and former CEO of T&T Supermarket, released Be Brave and You Can Turn Your Life Around (English translation) last month In it, Lee talks about her journey from new Taiwanese immigrant to successful Canadian businesswoman

The book also reveals many insider details about the company’s name, its first location in Richmond’s President Plaza, and how T&T became the owner of the Yaohan Centre Birth of the President Plaza

Many Richmond residents may be

familiar with the President Plaza at the corner of No 3 and Cambie roads an old Chinese mall beside the Radisson Hotel known for its food court with authentic Asian food.

However, many may not know how the building was built and named

In her book, Lee explains that in 1993 she owned an Asian-food wholesale business near Chinatown and had ambitions to open the first Asian food supermarket in Canada

When she was looking for investments, she heard about a government immigration policy in which foreign investors could acquire immigration status by providing low-interest loans to local businesses.

Lee then partnered with Uni-Pres-

ident Enterprises Corporation, an international food conglomerate based in Taiwan, and formed a joint venture to develop supermarkets and shopping malls

They chose a piece of land at No 3 and Cambie roads and President Plaza was born

However, there was a glitch.

“We later learned that the governmentonlyallowsinvestorimmigrant funds to be used for developments focused on hotels, so the plaza had to be converted into a four-star hotel, with shops and the supermarket as affiliates,” wrote Lee

But while the plan was approved, construction was delayed, so Lee decided to open her new Asian supermarket in an existing shopping centre Metrotown in Burnaby

and named it after the first letters of Lee’s two daughters

So, although T&T intended to debut in Richmond, the first store actually opened in Burnaby; the President Plaza location opened one month later

Expansion to Yaohan

For a long time, there were two T&Ts just a block apart in Richmond, one in President Plaza and another in Yaohan Centre

In 1993, Osaka, a Japanese-style grocery supermarket, was opened in Yaohan Centre on No 3 Road, around the same time T&T opened in President Plaza

However, in 1998, Lee heard the company that owned Yaohan had suffered a big real estate loss in Shanghai and was forced to sell their overseas supermarket

“Although business in the Presi-

dent Plaza store was good, the area was relatively small If Yaohan was suddenly bought by a strong competitor it would be hard for us to compete and would put us in a bad situation,” Lee recalls in her book

“We concluded that we’d rather have two locations right next to each other than give the opportunity next door to a potential competitor the only way to survive was to purchase Yaohan”

So, Lee bought Yaohan along with Osaka, which is now called the Osaka T&T Supermarket.

“It was a key decision in the early stage of T&T and was also a milestone for T&T to achieve success,” wrote Lee

There are now three T&T supermarkets in Richmond and 14 in B.C. While it is still headquartered in Richmond, it was bought out by Loblaws Companies in 2009

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For more than 20 years, homeowners in B.C. have been protected by 2-5-10 warranty insurance, which includes 2 years’ coverage on labour and materials, 5 years on the building envelope (including water penetration) and 10 years on structural components

But even with this legal protection, a warranty claim can still go wrong for a variety of reasons.

Lesperance Mendes Lawyers, a Vancouver law firm with 25-plus years of experience advising strata corporations and homeowners on warranty claims, has put together a list of the top 10 ways a warranty claim can fail. Be sure to make note of them so you can avoid these common mistakes

10. Being slow off the mark

Home warranties have 15- and 24-month deadlines for reporting some defects At this early stage, some problems (like a wet ceiling or window condensation) may seem too small to justify a warranty claim. Sometimes however these are early

warning signs of a significant problem that should be reported immediately to the warranty provider and builder

9 Failing to retain a qualified consultant to prepare a warranty report

A consultant can uncover problems that may not be apparent to most owners A warranty report is one of the best investments a strata corporation can make

8. Retaining the developer’s consultant to prepare warranty reports

Some owners believe the best person to inspect their condominium is the developer’s engineer, who has inside knowledge about its construction. But the engineer may feel conflicted about pointing out problems in areas of the building that were their responsibility A fresh set of eyes avoids this problem.

hether you own a condo, are about to buy one or hope to do so someday, one of the most important things you should know about is “2-5-10” home warranty insurance7. Retaining a consultant too late

Warranty reporting is a specialized field, and the consultants who understand it are busy Reports can take months to prepare, and sometimes conclude that it’s not possible to determine if a defect exists without further investigation. To avoid running out of time, strata corporations should line up a qualified consultant at least six months before warranty deadlines

6. Repairing defects too early

Unless a problem requires immediate action (for example, a burst pipe), an owner should give the warranty provider a reasonable opportunity to investigate, evaluate and repair defects Owners who repair before giving their warranty provider this opportunity run the risk of having their claim denied.

5. Keeping owners in the dark

Condo owners: don’t make one of these common mistakes when making a warranty claim Paid Communication Discover thetop 10 reasons why a claim can fail –even withprotection under B.C. law

Strata councils sometimes neglect to report to owners during the claims process. This can lead to suspicion and anger when owners discover that a warranty claim has been denied and costly repairs are required. To avoid conflict, let owners know what’s going on through council minutes and at general meetings.

Warranty providers often leave it to the builder to respond to claims. Builders, in turn, often delegate this work to their trades. This means warranty repairs are often left to contractors who minimize problems in their work and are busy on other projects Make sure the warranty provider remains front and centre throughout the claims process

3. Putting up with unreasonable delay

The authority that governs warranty providers issued an Advisory Letter in 2016 stating that if a builder cannot complete repairs within a reasonable time frame – generally 30 days after a request from the warranty provider – another contractor should be hired to complete the work. Despite this directive, significant delays continue to occur Strata councils should set reasonable time frames for warranty providers to investigate defects, evaluate coverage and complete repairs

2. Neglecting legal deadlines

Many owners are unaware of the deadlines for enforcing their legal remedies These include a two-year deadline for suing warranty providers, builders and other responsible parties The dates upon which these deadlines expire are often uncertain. The safe course of action is to seek early legal advice on the strata’s options.

1.Taking no for an answer

Many owners give up once a claim is denied. Surely warranty providers, who handle claims daily, have a good understanding of what’s covered by their warranties, right?

Not necessarily On June 16, 2022, the BC Financial Services Authority reported on an earlier examination which found that the claims-handling practices of some warranty providers might harm owners’ interests through a lack of timely and complete responses to claims. While the Authority noted that warranty providers had made some improvements, concerns about claims handling remained. Legal advice can help owners address these concerns

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Housing crisis inspires art show

Valerie Leung

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“Why do we feel like we need to own homes?”

This is a question Toronto-based artist Amy Ching-Yan Lam is asking people through Richmond Art Gallery’s latest exhibition

Lam, who has been a practicing artist since 2006, is hosting her first gallery exhibition in Richmond titled “A Small But Comfy House” from April 22 to June 11

Featured at the exhibition is artwork, a book and animated video of a famous Pekingese dog named Looty that was taken from China’s Summer Palace by British troops at the end of the Second Opium War

A new series of sculptures created by Lam in collaboration with HaeAhn Woo Kwon will also be on display

Amy ChingYan Lam has an art exhibit at the Richmond Art Gallery starting this Saturday

colonial activities and enterprises,” according to Lam.

She had childhood dreams of financial stability and a “small but comfy house and maybe a dog,” but her reality is very different

“The exhibition itself questions how colonial history and themes of domestication have influenced these dreams,” said Lam Lam told the Richmond News the process of her parents moving to Toronto has sparked more questions about the housing crisis.

“People have aspirations to purchase apartments. But I am hoping that people can connect those desires with longer term histories ”

Lam further questions the feeling of security of owning a home in Canada.

“Do we have that kind of security in the context of Canada which is a colonial state? We live on land that’s not ours ”

Both these elements of the art show represent the housing crisis in Canada, while making the connection to the “larger history of

Gala focuses on youth

Maria Rantanen

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Youth and young adults are the focus for the second year running at a fundraising gala, hosted by a Richmond non-profit that supports people struggling with their mental health

PathwaysClubhouseisholding its 16th gala this May to raise money for programs it offers to its members at their facility on Granville Avenue

The gala is set for May 11 at River Rock Casino, and tickets are currently being sold online.

Except for a gaming grant, their youth and young adult programs are largely supported by fundraising

About 70 per cent of funding for these programs comes from Pathways’ fundraising and support from Gilmore Park United Church, ex-

plained Pathways executive director Dave MacDonald.

“We still don’t get government funding for that and it’s a continuing theme,” MacDonald said

In addition to supporting youth, MacDonald hopes some of the money raised can be used to help keep down the costs of their $2

meal program.

But with grocery bills rising steadily as the country faces record inflation rates, this has been a “challenge,” he told the Richmond News. Pathways Clubhouse is a non-profit that provides social, housing, educational and employment support for people struggling with mental-health issues

As a fundraiser, there will be a raffle at the gala for airfare for two on WestJet.

Tickets will be $10 for one raffleticket,$20forthreeand $80 for 10 The draw will take place at 8 p m at the gala Pathways Clubhouse’s annual gala will be held on Thursday, May 11 at 5:30 p m at the River Rock Show Theatre

Tickets are $125 each and a table of eight is selling for $900. To buy tickets for the gala, go to PathwaysClubhouse com

“Whether they’re able to do it, and the challenges that come with that have been at the forefront of my mind,” she said, adding, as a tenant, she wanted to “make an exhibition to reflect that reality”

When asked about her dream of a “small but comfy home,” Lam said she’s still in the process of coming to realizing that dream is “far from reality”

“I think it’s very hard to shake those goals that you think you should have but are far from yours and many others’ reach ”

7-yr-old finalist in design

A seven-year-old girl from Richmond is one of nine finalists in the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Every year, Toyota invites kids from across thecountry(andaroundtheworld)todesign and submit a dream car to “help make the world a better place”

The competition is divided into three age categories: under eight, eight to 11, and 12 to 15

Brianna Law was a finalist in the undereight-year-old category with her entry titled “Healicorn that Spreads Love.”

Law’s design is a unicorn-shaped vehicle that has the ability to “heal the environment and spread the love” to people

According to Toyota’s media statement, her design is described as a “multi-terrain solution” that can filter the Earth’s bodies of water to clean up garbage waste while putting out wildfires on land

Larry Hutchinson, president and CEO of Toyota Canada, described the “vision, creativity and innovation” of Canadian youth as “impressive.”

“With the reoccurring themes of peace, environmental sustainability and happiness, it’s clear to see that these are the leaders of tomorrow,” said Hutchinson

Each Canadian finalist received a $250 KiwiCo gift card and will compete in the World Finals for a chance to win US$5,000

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Brianna Law is a finalist in a Toyota dream car design competition Photo submitted

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College awards powerlifter grad

Valerie Leung VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

Richmond’s powerlifting champion Sumeet Sharma has received an award from Douglas College that recognizes alumni

The Douglas College Foundation and Alumni Relations awarded 35 alumni with the Alumni35 Award, which honours those who use their skills and knowledge to “adapt, innovate and lead in our ever-changing world” through their career or passion project

“It is a huge honour and a privilege to receive this award It means the world to me,” said Sharma

Headdedthisawardshowsthededicationof his Team Canada powerlifting team, sponsors and his work in helping non-profit organizations in the past three years

The award recipients were each given $1,000 to help further their career or passion projects, donate to a Douglas College faculty or program or to a charity of their choice.

Sharma plans to donate the money to non-profit organizations in the community.

Sumeet Sharma was recently awarded $1,000 from Douglas College as part of its Alumni35 awards. Photo submitted

Gymnast heads to Westerns, nationals

Valerie Leung

A Richmond gymnast is heading to the 2023 Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championship next month after a successful competition at the provincialsearlierthismonth

Richmond Gymnastics’ Leah Chen,12,placedsecondoverall in the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics BC Championships and first in her age category in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competitive program in Surrey, March 31 to Apr 2

Her performance earned her a spot with Team BC for the national championship that takes place at the Richmond Oval May 18-22

Chen will also be represent-

ing B C for the Western Canadian Gymnastics ChampionshipsinSpruce Grove, Alta from Apr 27 to 29 before competing in the nationals.

Meanwhile, five Richmond Gymnastics athletes received accolades for their performances at the provincials:

Meher Bains, in the level 7 category, was first on uneven bars for her age category;

Anika Addison, in the level 6 category, was second on floor and beam and second overall; Kensie Riddell, in the level 6 category, came second on vault for her age category;

Hailey Liu, in the level 6 category, was second on uneven bars and third overall; and

Mira Hartfiel, in the level 6 category, was third on the beam for her age category

Boxers lined up for ‘thrilling’ event

Alan Campbell

A rare night of boxing is coming to Richmond next week

The Richmond-based Pack of Wild Dogs (POWD) Combat Club is hosting the event billed as “Proving Grounds 7,” on April 25 at the Richmond Rod and Gun Club on Cambie Road

It’s the seventh event of its kind being put on by POWD, but the first for the organization in Richmond.

POWD’sclubmanager,Jedro Magtoto, told the Richmond News they haven’t hosted in their home city, as of yet, as it’s not easy to get the right venue

He said the event will “showcase some of the most talented boxers in the local area, and promises to be an unforgettable evening of action-packed entertainment”

The event will be a “thrilling showcase of athleticism, dedication, and passion for the sport of boxing,” he added

“Our goal is to provide a platform for local boxers to showcase their skills and gain recognition for their hard work and dedication to the sport,” said Magtoto

Doors open at 6 p m on April 25 and tickets are now on sale, although they’re limited, due to the size of the venue Tickets cost $45 each

Call 778-883-2950 or 778322-2195 for tickets For more information, go to https://powd ca/

Richmond Gymnastics athletes with their medals from the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics BC Championship Richmond Gymnastics photo

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SAWADA, Raymond

Raymond Masao Sawada, beloved husband, father, son, brother; and a friend to many, ded on Apri 10, 2023 He had “the heart of a ion” but it proved too fral to contnue

Raymond (wth his twin brother Stephen) was born February 19, 1985 n Rchmond, B C to Jack and Regna Sawada

He attended Catholic elementary and hgh school and whle being educated played voleyball, basketbal and track In the communty, he thrved earning from great coaches and being a teammate in soccer, fastbal, swimmng and most of al, hockey The ocal Richmond Sockeyes and Nanaimo Clppers gave hm an opportunity through great coaching and competition to develop his hockey skils

These hockey sklls and his academic abilty earned him a Cornel University hockey-academic schoarship and obtained a Bachelor of Scence degree

Raymond was drafted by the Dalas Stars and had a strong start unti sdelined wth an injury He played wth AHL teams, the Texas Stars, the Manitoba Moose, and the St John’s Ice Caps before headng for Europe to on the Tampere Tappara in Finland, the Befast Gants in Ireand and the Oi Eagles in Tomakomai, Japan

Moving from professiona hockey to professiona firefighter was an idea transition Hs tenure as a Burnaby firefighter was short, but a source of much satsfaction Throughout his lfe, with each professonal move, Raymond met a new ‘band of brothers ’

Raymond always demonstrated a strong work ethc and a drive to succeed He valued frendshp and famly above all else He left so much yet to do Hs heart and ambition was with hs wife, Nicole, and for his grls, Victora and Charlotte

Raymond leaves behnd all those sharing a common gref and JOYFUL memories Hs twin brother Stephen (Sara) nieces: Leia, Zoe and Haze Parents Jack and Regina, In Laws Kathy and Fred Klomp, Fredde (Brianne) and nece Paislee, and a host of aunts, unces, cousns and frends

Raymond was an exceptional storyteller May we all remember him with that grn on his face as he hardly coud st stll as he gestured with his arms as he tod, yet another story, often makng fun of himsef

His famly and friends want to sincerey thank all the first responders who worked so diigenty to try to keep hm with us a whie onger

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NAUJOKS, Gabriela

May 2, 1942 December 1, 2022

I am heartbroken to announce the passing of my Mom, Gabriela, at the age of 80 on December 1, 2022.

She was my Angel, my Rock, and my Best Friend, and made me the lady I am today.

Gabriela was a Fashion Designer with her own exclusive boutique in Kerrisdale, Vancouver, for 12 years. Even after closing up shop, her unique designs/attention to detail were still sought after, as evidenced by the clientele that she maintained until her passing days.

Mom, passed on her eye for style and design to Me with these pearls of wisdom:

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Survived by her loving daughter, Marina Kendrick and son in law Bill Kendrick who she absolutely adored.

Please join us in wearing anything but black to celebrate the beautiful life of our one of kind, Gabriela.

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

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KIRK, Julian (Bob) R. July 19, 1933 April 11, 2023

Bob was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan, and passed away in Delta, B.C.

"To all my family and friends, I am now enjoying the company of those who left before me. I began my life on a farm with my parents and seven siblings before moving to Vancouver. I met Deanna, and I immediately knew that she was the one! We married on August 17, 1957. The births of our children Debbie, Dave and Paul soon followed, and we settled in Richmond. I established Kirk Appraisals. To satisfy my love of adventure, I was a founding member of the Vancouver Skydiving Club. Summers were spent waterskiing and parasailing behind our boat. I also curled, played racquetball, hunted, and skied at Apex Mountain. Deanna and I travelled all over the world. My true passion was fishing I was my happiest catching salmon at Alder Bay. I had so many true fishing tales to tell! I will be watching over the love of my life, Deanna; children Debbie, Dave and wife Patty, Paul and Cathy; grandchildren Melissa, James, Sierra, Matthew and Brayden; great grandchildren Chloe, Wyatt, Mason, Caleb and Emmett; honorary grandchildren Savanna and Jenna; and sister Ruth. I have asked my family and close friends to meet at a later time, tell stories of me and laugh. Thank you to all for joining me on my amazing ride!"

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