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As of tomorrow, I’ll be taking a one-year leave to teach at Kwantlen Polytechnic University For the past couple of years, I’ve been teaching one class a semester in the journalism/communication department. It’s been a great opportunity to gather my thoughts on this industry that I’ve been toiling in for the past 30 years OMG, it’s been that long. Back in my early 20s, I never would have thought I’d have a career in journalism I found writing stressful and could never figure out where a comma went although perhaps there were some early warning signs As a kid, Harriet the Spy was my favourite novel and Mary Tyler Moore my favourite TV show – both feature journalists (Okay, Harriet is a spy but when her snoopy nature gets her into trouble, a kindly counsellor guides her into reporting for the school newspaper)
Like Harriet, my entry into journalism was through a side door I began by writing an arts column and theatre reviews, gravitating towards features, then finally jumping into
news. Perhaps it’s because of that circuitous route I often felt like an outsider in this business and that’s a good thing Particularly as an editor, it has reminded me that most of our readers are not journalists They’re people from all walks of life, and those are the folks (you) we need to write for and whose voices we need to hear
Creating that common space for diverse views based on facts is more important than ever
The internet is an amazing tool We couldn’t do our jobs without it And its ability to connect people from around the world over the most obscure of topics is a feat
But those algorithms that push content based on our searches have also created online spaces where news is filtered to only confirm our biases. An increase in polarization and a decrease in democracy around the world should be no surprise
Democracy requires that we speak beyond ourclanandbaseourdecisionsnotoncircular narratives but on new facts as they arise. And where do we get those facts?
Inmyclasslastsemester,Iaskedstudentsevery week to bring in an interesting news story
One week a student brought in a story about a school board in Tennessee “quietly” banning the children’s book, Maus The student was horrified. As a kid, he had loved this Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel that addresses the issue of antisemitism through a boy interviewing his father who had lived through the Holocaust in Poland
As a journalism instructor, the interesting thing for me about this news story was the word “quietly” What made this school board decision we’re only hearing about weeks after the fact so quiet? Did it happen under cover of night? Not at all, the vote happened at an open public meeting. What was missing was a local reporter
The school board’s decision eventually did come out, and the news media jumped all over it, but it makes me wonder how many other books have disappeared from the library shelves
News is a food chain and without local reporters on the ground in the community connecting, digging, or just showing up, the system will feed on itself; instead of news, we have polarized narratives
Richmond is not Tennessee, but we’ve had
our share of stories that have lit a fire under residents and only happened because we happened to be at a particular zoning meeting, court hearing or council debate.
We have structures and institutions to safeguard democracy, things like an open court and public council meetings, but if we don’t take advantage of those rights by having the eyes of the public there, they’re of little use.
It has been a privilege to have this platform towriteacolumn.Ofallmyduties,it’stheone thing that makes me most feel like an editor
But this column could only happen because of our reporters I didn’t go to a purple-ribbon rally last Friday, our reporter did I haven’t interviewed city councillors about densifying single family neighbourhoods, our reporter did But because they did, I can rant
As I head off on this hiatus, I want to say thanks to our publisher for allowing me this space, thanks to our reporters for providing the fodder for it and thanks to you for reading not just this column but local news in general It is no understatement to say our democracy depends on it
BTW, I still find writing stressful, but I know where the comma goes usually
Dear Editor,
Is anyone else who lives in or near Steveston as tired as I am of having to drive all the way to Rona to get basic hardware goods?
At one time we had two hardware stores in Steveston one attached to a lumber yard, and one that used to be in a building that has remained empty for several years
A new hardware store doesn’t have to be as big as Rona or Home Depot just a storefront that offers the nuts and bolts, small tools and home repair products that we have to spend time and gas money on to purchase on the other side of the island
We don’t need yet another ice cream place, or another restaurant, or another “school” that never sees any students, or another coffee shop.
We just need a practical hardware
Ray Arnold RICHMOND
Dear Editor,
Re: “YVR spends $40 million after December chaos,” News, April 20
I was one of the unfortunate to have travelled through YVR during the severe weather event in December.
Nothing was good about the experience I spent almost 24 hours over two days to leave on holiday, and I was one of the lucky ones who was able to return home for about four hours and then return to the turmoil of YVR.
Day one was straight forward until boarding time and then it was delay after delay. We couldn’t board as they said there was no gate agent available
When we were allowed to board there was a lot of reasons why we couldn’t leave First it was no room at de-icing, then it was a weather delay and then it was the crew timed out We then had to wait until a gate agent returned and we were able to deplane and collect our luggage.
Five hours later our bags came out as the ground crew had gone home and the day shift crew did not arrive and ground equiptment
was frozen and baggage had to be off-loaded by hand. We now go outside to get a taxi in one foot of snow and wait 90 minutes as there was no snow clearing on roadways or sidewalks into or out of YVR.
On returning to YVR about four hours later to retry our flight, as suggested, it was a five-hour check-in process with no direction whatsoever
Once past security (the only good part), all restaurants and food service were either overwhelmed or closed as the new shift of employees were stuck in the snow or just stayed home.
Four hours after that we finally took off with an hour-long de-icing to boot
YVR needs to look at way more than what they plan for that $40 million Get the airlines to own up to their shortcomings, have plans for severe weather events and have their staff stick around instead of abandoning the flying public
Time to learn, YVR, you need to do better than what you propose We, the passengers, are the ones who pay the so-called airport inprovement fee, so make it a priority
Neil Bruce RICHMOND
Dear Editor,
Re: “$2 1 million to dredge harbour,” News, April 20.
It behooves me that the city, the province and the Steveston Harbour Authority must cast around for funding to dredge the harbour.
Meanwhile, the St Lawrence River is kept open year round by the Canadian Coast Guard and a private enterprise, The St Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation all funded 100 per cent by the federal government
Yet another case of the disparity between the eastern and western provinces.
Brendan Coyle RICHMOND
Red signs and cars honking could be seen and heard throughout the airport starting at 9 a m Tuesday as about 200 flight attendants rallied to end what they’re claiming is “unpaid work” in the airline sector across Canada
The average flight attendant in Canada works almost 35 hours every month for free, since they’re not paid until the plane is in motion, according to Wesley Lesosky, president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), loc 4094, which represents approximately 18,500 Canadian flight attendants at 10 airlines nationwide
“I’mreallyimpressedbytheturnouttoday,” Lesosky said at Tuesday’s rally
He added employees showed up to the rally at 9 a m and spoke with members of the public who were curious about the campaign
“We’ve had a lot of passengers flowing through here (who) have asked for information. Some cars even stopped so we’ve definitely received positive feed-
TheRichmondNewshasreachedoutto severalairlinesforinformation,butnone have responded
Two full-time staff have been hired by the City of Richmond to tackle illegal short-term rentals
And it looks like they’ve been busy handing out tickets
A total of 109 violation tickets have been given out since the beginning of the year and 61 ofthoseticketswereissuedinFebruaryalone
SinceCOVID-19travelrestrictionswerelifted in late 2022, the city has noticed an increase in short-term rental violations, according to the city’s latest community safety report
The report notes there have already been 81 bylaw complaints about short-term rentals in 2023 This compares to only one complaint in 2022 and 12 in 2021
The new bylaw officers hired on a temporary basis will be looking into short-term rental files on both a proactive and complaint basis.
“They are using a variety of investigative techniques to proactively identify illegal short-term rentals including scanning and cross-referencing various online rental platforms as well as other strategies,” explained Clay Adams, City of Richmond spokesperson
A quick look at the AirBnB app shows roughly 57 “homes” available for rent in Richmond, but it is unclear whether these units have a city permit to operate
In order to operate any short-term rental unit for fewer than 30 days in Richmond, owners are required to apply for a licence that costs $154
However, owners can’t just rent out a property, as there are requirements that need to be met, said Adams
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.
For more information on traffic conditions during the Richmond Night Market please contact the Transportation Department at 604-204-8707.
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Richmond residents of Chinese ethnicity are at odds about whether Canada should keep a record of people advocating on behalf of foreign governments.
The City of Richmond Heritage Commission is encouraging the public to submit nominations for the 2023 Richmond Heritage Awards
Historic buildings, cultural and natural heritage landscapes, artifacts, and oral and written histories—all are rich resources that contribute to our shared community identity today The Richmond Heritage Awards annually recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the conservation of historic places, and education and awareness about Richmond’s diverse heritage.
Anyone can submit a nomination for an individual or an organization.
Complete a one-page nomination form available from the City’s website at www.richmond.ca/ plandev/planning2/heritage/ heritageawards or by contacting:
Minhee Park, Planner
Email: communityplanning@ richmond.ca
Phone: 604-276-4188
Submit via Mail: Richmond Heritage Commission
c/o Policy Planning Department Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1
Email: communityplanning@ richmond.ca
Submission deadline 11:59 p m on Sunday, May 28, 2023
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• preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of a historic place, such as a building or structure, or conservation of a cultural heritage landscape;
• promotion or awareness of local heritage through education, outreach or advocacy; or
• contributions to local knowledge of heritage in public history or interpretation projects
The Awards jury will include members of the Richmond Heritage Commission. All decisions of the jury are final.
For more information, contact Minhee Park, Planner, Policy Planning, at 604-276-4188 or communityplanning@ richmond.ca
Ally Wang, an advocate against anti-Asian racism, launched a petition to the Canadian government last week claiming that starting a foreign interference registry is a “misleading” way to pinpoint sources of foreign influence
Wang had led protests during the trial of the a racist incident at Steveston’s Rocanini Coffee Roasters
The petition is a response to the Canadian government’s potential plan to implement a foreign influence transparency registry. The consultation period for the merits of the plan began last month, where community members are asked to answer a six-question anonymous survey before May 9, 2023
“It is difficult to distinguish between positive and malign foreign influence, which goes well beyond agents who are acting for foreign governments,” reads the petition, adding that broadly defining foreign influence can infringe on charter rights and stifle commercial and societal connections
The petition also argues the registry would pose a “serious harassment and stigmatization risk for racialized communities” and potentially discourage vulnerable communities from civic engagement and public service “ if a registry is necessary, it should apply to all countries equally and be based on specific arrangements such as monetary payment between individuals or organizations and a foreign state, rather than on hypothetical or presumed arrangements,” reads the petition
“The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) has often used racism as a shield to deflect criticism of its human rights violations.
“Some even equate the discrimination and persecution experienced by Chinese and Japanese Canadians in the past with the call to investigate and prevent China infiltration and interference today, including some historians, which is truly alarming,” reads their open letter to David Johnston, the special rapporteur investigating foreign interference in Canada’s recent federal elections
Members of the concern group, including Richmond’sVictorHoandBillChu,havelived in Canada for an average of 25 years
The letter lists a variety of infiltration tactics by the Chinese Communist Party, including manipulation of Canadian Chinese-language media, censorship and propaganda on Chinese social media, and connections with local politicians and influential figures
In Richmond, former Steveston-Richmond East MP Kenny Chiu has claimed a misinformation campaign contributed to his loss in 2021, while the Wenzhou Friendship Society on Hazelbridge Way is currently under investigation for being an alleged “overseas Chinese police station” Two protests have been held outside the location after it was suspected to have interfered in Canadian politics
“The government cannot ignore foreign interference for fear of being accused of ‘racism,’” reads the letter
The foreign influence registry petition is not Wang’s first foray into online advocacy
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Meanwhile, the Chinese Canadian Concern Group on CCP’s Human Rights Violations, a group made up of immigrants from Hong Kong, cautions against shying away from the investigations based on allegations of racism
In 2021, Wang signed Richmond candidate Ivan Pak’s Change org petition in support of retired judge Bill Yee. Yee was removed from the B C Chinese-Canadian Community Advisory Committee after he gave an interview on Cantonese radio where he dismissed allegations of the Xinjiang genocide as lies She also penned an article claiming the backlash on B C senator Yuen Pau Woo, who opposed labelling China’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang as genocide, to be motivated by racism
Regarding the foreign interference registry, Woo has compared it to the Chinese Exclusion Act a hundred years ago
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Warning: The following article contains descriptions of intimate partner violenceandmaybe disturbingtosome readers.
He was ultimately arrested at a nearby SkyTrain station with her jewelry in his possession after the victim ran away and called the police.
“exceptionally controlling.” The man contacted the victim after his arrest, contrary to his bail conditions
The man was supposed to be sentenced in August 2017, but he failed to show up in court He was re-arrested last month when police in Vancouver happened to be attending to a separate matter
A man is going to jail for one more day and is getting two years probation after being in custody for 48 days for threatening and assaulting his ex-partner in her Richmond home in 2016.
She added aggravating factors included the fact the victim was his domestic partner and the incident took place in her home where “everyone expects to be safe” The man also aimed the knife at the victim’s head, which was “extremely dangerous”
The man had a limited criminal record and this was his first violent conviction
The 49-year-old man, who is not namedtoprotecttheidentityofthevictim, was convicted after a trial in 2017 for showing up unwanted at the victim’sresidence.Duringanargument,he placed the victim in a headlock, swung her around by grabbing her wrist, and swung a knife at her.
The victim ducked down and was struck above the eye, leaving her with a red mark on her eyebrow and a scratch along her hairline
The man then stabbed the cabinet behind her and took the knife to the rangehood above her stove.
In a previous statement provided to the prosecution in 2017, the victim said the incident had “changed (her) perspective on humankind” and had inflicted “so much harm in so many ways” on her life The victim mentioned feeling “constant fear” the man might show up and that she has since fallen into “deep depression”
She had since moved out of the Lower Mainland and changed jobs
“The feelings still haven’t gone away,” the victim told Crown counsel Sharon McCartan last week
McCartan told Richmond provincial court judge Glenn Lee the man’s behaviour that evening and afterward was
The man’s lawyer, Eric Warren, told the court, while it was “terrible” for him to miss court, the man had not been convicted of “anything in the meantime”Warrenclaimshisclienthasbeen sober for 48 days since his arrest and is optimistic that he will be able to find a job soon
Resources and support are available for anyone affected by intimate partner violence Nova Transition House offers emergency shelter and has a 24/7 helpline (604-270-4911) VictimLink BC also provides a 24/7 helpline (1-800563-0808) for crisis support in 130 languages
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A former Richmond coffee shop owner, who was accused of bigamy and immigration fraud by his wife, will probably not be charged for the former, according to the RCMP.
However, the immigration fraud charge is still under investigation by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Vivian Wang met her husband, a café owner in Richmond at the time, through a mutual friend in 2020 and married him in June 2022.
However, Wang, a business owner in Taiwan, told the Richmond News in a March interview she later found a marriage certificate for her husband and another woman registered in July 2022
When Wang confronted her husband, he said he married the other woman to help her get permanent residency in
Canada.
Wang, who was staying with a friend in Burnaby at the time, reported it to Burnaby RCMP and returned to Taiwan in early April
In a recent update provided by Burnaby RCMP, spokesperson Michael Kalanj
told the News that the bigamy investigation has been concluded and “the likelihood of a polygamy charge was very low”
But he refused to provide more details “for privacy reasons ”
He also didn’t explain why Wang appeared to be in possession of two marriage certificates of her husband’s with different women, dated a month apart
Kalanj added that the immigration fraud portion of the investigation has been taken over by CBSA
“I don’t know where they are with this investigation, but I can tell you the Burnaby RCMP is no longer a part of that aspect,” he said.
BC Prosecution Service said they did not receive a file on this case from the RCMP and do not have any information to provide
The News has reached out to the CBSA but have not received a response
A man was found in Richmond bleeding from his head on March 20
And police now say he might have been hit with a blunt object.
Richmond RCMP are looking for witnesses to come forward with more information of the possible assault.
The 56-year-old Surrey man was found just after midnight, bleeding from the head, disoriented and confused.
He was outside a restaurant near the intersection
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The man was taken to hospital where he stayed for some time after the incident.
Police say the man’s recollection of what happened is fragmented at best, so they are hoping witnesses will come forward to fill in the blanks.
Anyone with information on this matter is asked to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212, quoting file number #20238474
If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or visit them online at SolveCrime ca
A man is suing the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association of British Columbia (PGA of BC) after his employment was terminated after almost 13 years
According to court documents, Donald Miyazaki, 40, began working at the PGA of BC, based in Richmond, in 2010. His contract was “partly oral and partly written.” Miyazaki’s responsibilities included overseeing the association’s administration, operations and finances and representing the B C region in the national PGA organization According to Miyazaki, he was earning “well over $100,000 per year” including salary, commissions and other benefits before his employment was terminated in January this year
He claimed the termination was “without cause and without reasonable notice,” and was a breach of his contract with no reasonable notice or pay in lieu.
Miyazaki launched the civil action at the B C Supreme Court in Vancouver on April 18. The PGA of BC has yet to respond, but will have to do so within 21 days
Miyazaki is seeking compensation for the alleged loss of salary, health benefits, cellphone allowance and other compensation, reads the court documents Vikki Hui/Richmond News
Firemen attend to the massive blaze outside Walker Emporium during the Steveston fire of 1918.
City of Richmond Archives, photograph #1977 23 2
One of the worst fires in Richmond’s history ripped through Steveston village more than a century ago
The big blaze of 1918 happened on May 14, at a time when Steveston was a booming industrial village and many wood framed salmon canneries, along with wooden housing for workers, were built in high density plots
The fire is alleged to have started in the Chinese cookhouse in the Star Cannery and
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The inferno destroyed most of the buildings between No. 1 Road and Third Avenue and many buildings south of Moncton Street
Theblazeengulfedthreecanneriesandthree hotels, and about 600 Japanese, Chinese and First Nations workers and their families were made homeless in the blink of an eye.
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Introduction
Years ago, it was not uncommon for parents to transfer title to their homes into their (Adult) childrens’ names. There was a time when the transfer costs were relatively low and there were no significant tax concerns, if at all Such transfers also reduced the likelihood of having to take a parent’s Will to Probate, which also saved money
Rules have, however, changed dramatically, particularly in the last decade
Today it is considerably more expensive to complete a transfer and more documents are required as well Such important a step requires prudence
In my opinion, the turning point in this area of law, that caused the simple to become complex, was back in 2007, when the Supreme Court of Canada decided a case called Pecore vs. Pecore.
The Court in that case decided, essentially, that if a parent transfers title to their property (whether land or even a Bank account) to a child, the old legal presumption of advancement no longer applies. The person receiving the property has to show that their parent(s) intended a gift If the child did not pay anything for the property (which is usual), the legal presumption is that the child holds the property in Trust for her or his parents and, if the parents die, the property reverts back to the parent’s Estate The onus is on the child, then, to show that the transfer was a gift
Last month, reasons for judgment were released in a B.C. Supreme Court case called Sandu v Sandu This case seems to be one where “it all went wrong and the effort to prove that a gift was intended, fell short. But the case has further implications as well and it is worth looking at.
Background
The parents in this case were a long married couple, from India. They did not have a strong grasp of the English language and they depended on some of their children to assist them when having to deal with documents or otherwise something official They had six children, two of whom were apparently estranged
Their youngest child, who helped them on a day to day basis, received title to the parents’ house (their main Asset) in 2016. The (adult) child did not pay any money for the property
After receiving the title, the child granted a mortgage over the property, using the funds obtained to purchase a property of his own
Some time after, the transfer was disclosed to another of the parents’ children.
That child discussed the matter with the parents and they decided to commence this action, with the eldest child as their litigation guardian (again, the parents did not have a good command over the English language).
The Court’s decision
The youngest child had been looking after day to day financial affairs of the parents. That included paying bills, dealing with taxes, pension and insurance issues. When title was actually transferred, none of the other family members were informed The eldest child was never informed as to any Estate planning the parents sought to do either (which included two Wills the parents made).
It appears that the youngest child, who was looking after his parents’ financial affairs, disclosed the transfer in 2021 to the eldest child
The parents had no documents in connection with the transfer It is not clear that a Deed of Gift was made by the parents either, though they did have legal advice
In its reasons, the Court carefully considered the (legal) issue of Undue Influence. The circumstances were appropriate for that issue to arise The Court held that a presumption of Undue Influence arose because of the relationship the parents had with their youngest child and the belief the Court had that the parents were vulnerable
The Court considered the fact that the youngest child was the primary beneficiary under the parents’ Wills, as well as the person who organized the visits to Lawyers’ offices to make the Wills. The child also organized the title transfer with a law firm.
The child was unable to rebut the presumption of Undue Influence and the Court held that there was undue influence on the parents. The Court decided that the transfer was void and so title had to return to the parents.
Observations
Thiscaseraisesconcernsbeyondthedecisionitself Certainly,theCourtmade the correct decision here, in my opinion The Court’s analysis was thorough. However, the Court’s finding of the vulnerability of the parents rings strong across the country We hear often of parents being taken advantage of by children (and other persons) and the difficulties encountered in dealing with it in many cases. In this case, perhaps it was fortunate that the transfer of the title was discovered while the parents were alive Had they been deceased, it probably would have been much more difficult for the other children to decide what steps to take and even whether to take them.
Sometimes, these kinds of discoveries are made by accident. It is therefore useful for children in a family to make sure, as their parents age, not only that their financial affairs are properly managed, but that the management itself is carried out fully and responsibly This case stands, then, also as a warning to families
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A group of volunteers who raise money for Richmond Hospital was recently recognized for their work
The Richmond Hospital/ Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop volunteer group received the Constellation Award at the Volunteers Are Stars award ceremony on April 19
The Constellation Award honours local volunteer groups in Richmond
The thrift store has 103 volunteers, ranging from ages 16 to 92, that work out of a 123-year-old building formerly the Steveston Methodist Church sorting donations, pricing and displaying merchandise
Proceeds from the store’s fundraising are used to buy medical equipment and fund patient services at Richmond Hospital, Minoru Residence and Richmond Lions Manor
“The store, itself, has become a unique and caring community, where every
The Richmond Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop volunteer group received the Constellation Award at the Volunteers Are Stars award ceremony
volunteer feels a sense of belonging,” said Rick Duff, chairperson of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives, at the ceremony
“The impact of the store’s fundraising efforts can be seen throughout Richmond’s healthcare system, from cancer screening and blood testing equipment; to speech, music and recreationaltherapyprograms;to a short-stay pediatric unit”
Sheila Badock, a volunteer with the Richmond Hospital Thrift Shop, said volunteering has changed her life.
“One of my favourite things is, no matter how I’m feeling, when I’m down (at the store), there’s always good company and something you find amusing that helps pass the day,” said Badock
She added that volunteering strengthens the community by “spreading good will” by helping people who need it
“I think that’s a nice purpose to have in life and for people to get a good feeling of (volunteering)”
All seniors at publicly funded long-term care homes are being surveyed about their quality of life.
And more volunteers are needed this spring to interview seniors at Richmond’s long-term care facilities
The surveys are being done by the Office of the Seniors Advocate and they are planning to interview 29,284 residents and their families across B C in 294 care homes.
Volunteers are being asked to commit a minimum of 40 hours of surveying they will be provided with all the necessary training
The survey was first done in 2016/17, but in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the seniors advocate felt it was important to reassess how seniors are doing at long-term care facilities and what can be done to make their lives better They are hoping to have all the surveys completed by late spring.
The interviews have started in Richmond and will continue into early May
Anyone interested can apply to volunteer online at Surveybcseniors org/ volunteer Or contact the coordinator, Emily Jurek, at ejurek@providencehealth bc ca or at 778-675-8873
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Adventure camps
The City of Richmond offers outdoor trips with crazy adventures that include a variety of activities and games each day. (5-8 year olds)
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Wilderness camp
Explore the great outdoors with beach and hiking trips. Youth leaders with outdoor ed-
ucation experience will lead groups during City of Richmond summer camps. (11-16 year olds) Info: https://tinyurl com/ypyd9vpn
Learn drama skills at Gateway Theatre
From vocal and movement exploration to character-based improv, kids can learn a variety of drama skills at Gateway Theatre’s summer camps Students can learn script work while creating a story in a group setting at acting camps or learn to sing and dance in musical theatre camps Info: wwwGatewayTheatre.com/Academy/Acting-Camp/
Bricks 4 Kidz: Creating with Lego
Kids learn to get creative while using Lego at this City of Richmond program Lego-brick building activities aim to encourage curiosity and creativity Info: https://tinyurl com/mtejc8nb
Code Ninjas: Create a video game
Learn to build a video game through coding or try becoming a YouTuber at a Code Ninja summer camp A variety of summer camps are offered for kids to learn new skills in computer technology Info: https://wwwcodeninjas com/richmond-bc-ca
It’s another Moonball Madness at Camp Qwanoes! “We call it ‘All Star Games’ and our campers are the stars of every event! We try to take adventure to a whole new level.”
– Scott Bayley, Executive Director
“We call it the ‘SkyScraper’ for a reason!” says Scott Bayley, Executive Director at Camp Qwanoes. “Our Challenge Course is filled with zip lines, bridges and endless challenges.”
“Every day is filled with new friends and new adventures,” says Julie Bayley, Camp Qwanoes Associate Director “My favorite part of camp is Qwanoes Beach.”
Choosing a summer camp is no small task, as the options range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance Cost also is likely to factor into families’ decisions, as this can vary greatly
When looking for a summer camp for kids, families should make the decision together Kids should be involved, as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their summers The following are some factors families should consider.
Take into account kids’ interests
Parents should consider the child’s interests and personality before choosing a summer camp. Parents might want their kids to attend the same summer camp they visited as youngsters, but each child is different The summer camps should align with children’s interests and maturity level
Where should they go?
Locale may only be a consideration for families considering overnight camps. Kids will
likelybefamiliarwiththelocationsoflocalday camps, but overnight camps might be set in mountain ranges, near the ocean or environments less familiar to youngsters
Kids who love the ocean might benefit from oceanfront camps that focus on marine biology, boating or other activities involving the water In the same vein, youngsters who like camping and hiking might be more likely to embrace camps located in mountainous regions
How long should they be at camp?
Session length should be considered by families looking at both local day camps and overnight resident camps Parents who want their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for.
Metro Creative
Each week is a new musical adventure!
Ages 4-12 yrs, grouped by age
Discounts available for siblings and multiple camp enrollments
Michael Crisolgo, who plays for Simon Fraser University, won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s Men’s Golf Player of the Week award recently.
A Richmond golfer has been handed a prestigious North American college golf circuit accolade
Michael Crisologo, who plays for Simon Fraser University, won the Great Northwest Athletic Conference’s (GNAC) Men’s Golf Player of the Week award recently.
Crisologo led GNAC golfers with an
eighth-place finish at the Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout earlier this month.
On the way, he carded a two-round score of 4-under-par 140, including a 3-under-par 69 in the second round, which helped carry SFU to a second-place team finish.
Alan Campbell/Richmond News
A Richmond golf coach is launching his own academy later this month, complete with demos and giveaways.
Nathan Leonhardt is hosting the grand opening of his Tour Development Academy, on Sunday, April 30, on the second floor of the Savage Creek Driving Range on No. 6 Road.
Former Canadian tour professional Leonhardt, who was named the BC PGA’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, has constructed a hitech academy at the new facility
He told the RichmondNews that, through the use of large garage doors, “we have the ability to use the academy as indoor simulators during the cold months and open the doors up to hit out into the driving range for the rest of the year.”
Leonhardt said that the academy has “all the top of the line technologies. Being at Savage Creek we have the ability to do short game lessons as well as playing lessons, all on one property”
He added that the academy is set up to
help golfers of all abilities and has taught professional tour players, all the way down to people just learning to play for the first time
The fun kicks off at 11 a.m. on April 30. For more information, go to https://www tdagolf ca/
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“Even though you might have a big backyard, you might not have a perfect spot… with the best light and where it’s easy to water,” Lewis explained
rows of succulents have been huddling in the greenhouse as the weather hasn’t been warm enough for them to venture outside
It seems like spring weather’s finally arrived
Gardening enthusiasts in Richmond are being invited to get their hands dirty with Gary Lewis, author and owner of the award-winning nursery Phoenix Perennials, who is holding a three-part workshop series at Brighouse library. The first one took place in mid-April, and two more are planned for May and June
Lewis fell in love with plants and propagation when his mom showed him how to propagate spiderplantsatayoungage HeopenedPhoenix Perennials 20 years ago, or 20 seasons ago as Lewis put it, in Richmond
“I’ll have a whole bunch of plants, I’ll have pots, I’ll have soil I might make a mess in the library for them to clean up later,” he said
The workshops, which will focus on growing ornamental and edible plants in containers,
are tailored to the needs of most Richmondites
Container gardening stood out as an obvious choice as the library is close to condos and apartment towers with limited space, but it’s also popular for planting edible plants even if one has a bigger backyard
Lewis’Junepresentationaboutgroundcover plants is based on his latest release, The Complete Book of Ground Covers.
According to Lewis, colourful blooms such as daffodils, tulips and primroses are currently the trending plants in Richmond
“Because it’s so cold, everybody coming in (to his store) just wants colour”
Edible plants such as lettuce, kale, tomatoes, mint and even wasabi are also popular in the community
One of the biggest challenges for beginner gardeners this spring, said Lewis, is adapting to extreme weather conditions
“It’s been so cold, so our gardens are probably a month behind,” he said For example,
“If you think about it, the last couple of years have been really challenging for weather because we’ve had really cold winters but then the last couple summers we had really crazy heat”
Navigating the world of gardening can also be challenging due to the sheer amount of knowledge and possibilities, but Lewis has a helpful tip
“Try not to get overwhelmed with all the possibilities and just focus on the areas that are most important to you and learn there,” he said
“Follow your bliss,” he added.
The next workshop on edible containers takes place on May 10. On June 14, there will be a workshop on ground covers For more information, go to YourLibraryca and search for “gardening” under “Events.”
News, adding that meeting Howie Mandel was one of the highlights of his night
A Richmond kid is ready to take on the world after he and his crew wowed judges in an episode of Canada’s Got Talent
Drako Cheng, 10, is the youngest member of XTREME SOUL STYLE, a Richmond dancecrewthatgotatleasttwoenthusiastic YES(s) from judges Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus and Kardinal Offishall on Tuesday’s audition episode “I feel that I did a really good job, and I tried my hardest,” he told the Richmond
Although Drako is no stranger to competing and performing in public, this stage was a little more intimidating
“I’ve never performed on Canada’s Got Talent specifically, which is much bigger than every other competition. So I was much more nervous,” said Drako
Drako started taking classes in 2019 when his parents noticed his penchant for dancing at home, and he soon fell in love with popping, hip hop and locking His accomplishments have come as a pleasant surprise to his parents
“When he first started dancing, we weren’t really sure where that would lead Butit’sgoodtoseethathehasalot of passion for it. It’s something that he really enjoys doing, especially performing on stage and stuff like that,” said dad Reinaldo Cheng.
“So it’s good that he’s getting recognition for something he has a passion for.”
Drako was also chosen to represent Team Canada in the upcoming 2024 Dance World Cup
Tune into Canada’s Got Talent on CityTV on Tuesdays at 8 p m to see what happens
• Credit and non-credit/preview courses (Grade 1-12)
• English, French, math, ELL, science, social studies
• Concert & jazz band, physical & health education
• Business education, genius hour
• Badminton, baking & cooking camps
• Essentials for Learning camp
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