Richmond News May 11 2023

DAY TRAINING

Canada’s Special Olympic athletes were training in Richmond in anticipation of the World Summer Games in Germany next month.

Cycling for scholarships P13

Cat found in parcel P14

Superintendent named P8

Photo by Daisy Xiong

Harbour awaits federal money to dredge

“Reverse potholes” are growing underwater in the Steveston Channel

Like roads that are regularly maintained for cars and trucks, Steveston Harbour Authority general manager Jaime Gusto thinks the channel should be dredged regularly so it’s safe for fishing boats bringing in between 50 and 100 million pounds of seafood a year

“I don’t understand the difference between a waterway and a roadway When there are majorpotholesinaroadway,they’rerepaired These are reverse potholes,” Gusto told the Richmond News “Nobody wants to care for them”

With no federal agency to oversee keeping channels navigable, small-craft harbours are left to their own devices to raise money for dredging

Steveston Harbour is geographically the largest small-craft harbour in the country, located between Steveston Village and Shady Island and extending from First Avenue in the west to almost No 2 Road

The harbour authority has the manpower to at least advocate for funding and chip in some money themselves, thanks to dredging fees they collect regularly from the businesses using their facilities

But this isn’t the case for many small-craft harbours that rely on volunteer boards to run them, Gusto explained. For example, the harbour on Malcolm Island is managed by the local Lions Club

What’sneededisanoverallprogramtoregularly dredge the one thousand small-craft harbours across Canada This is something that’s been on Steveston-Richmond East MP Parm Bains’ radar for a year.

$2 125 million still needed

The Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) has three-quarters of the $8 5 million it needs to dredge the Steveston Channel but they are still waiting for the federal government to kick in its portion, $2 125 million

The funding, however, still hasn’t been identified and could come from different federal programs, Bains explained He hopes it will be in place soon but didn’t have a timeline on when it will come through.

“We’re working hard on this,” Bains told the News. “I’m optimistic.”

When the funding is in place, the harbour authority will then need to put the work out to tender and get an environmental assessment done, which can take up to 18 months

With some larger boats idling for hours waiting for the tide to come up to enter the harbour located at the bottom of Trites Road it’s costing money in an industry that relies on quick turnaround. Seafood off-loaded at the harbour includes salmon, tuna, halibut, herring, prawns and hake

“Your harbour is useless if you can’t get boats in,” Gusto said.

But, in addition to the immediate need, a long-term solution is required, as silt will continue to build up and dredging will need to be done on a regular basis

Bains said he has met with local stakeholders to discuss a long-term solution, that is, having various levels of government commit to regular funding

Furthermore, smaller-scale dredging every two years at a lower cost might be one solution, Bains said, with funding coming from six or seven partners, for example, Metro Vancouver, the port, Richmond and Delta, SHA and the province

Given there are hundreds of small-craft harbours in Canada, this could be a pilot project that could be implemented in other harbours as well, Bains added

No agency for small-craft harbours

Dredging local channels was the purvey of the federal government for most of the 20th century from 1901 to 1982 It was then off-loaded to the Canadian Coast Guard, but in 1998, this responsibility was transferred to commercial users and ports

This caused a widespread disruption to dredging, according to a Steveston Harbour Authority brief.

In 2009, the Port of Vancouver started a local dredging program whereby stakeholders of the 14 channels along the Fraser River could apply for $500,000 This was barely enough to get the dredging started, SHA notes. In the end,thecityandprovincechippedin$786,000 to dredge portions of the west channel SHA managed to raise money to dredge the eastern portion, and then later chipped in $590,000 of its own money to finish dredging the western section The port’s dredging program ended in 2019, leaving it up to each harbour to fund on its own

Steveston Harbour Authority’s general manager Jaime Gusto has been warning about silt buildup in the channel, and the dangers it could pose to vessels. MP Parm Bains (inset) said he’s been trying to secure funding for dredging Maria Rantanen photo (above)

‘Reverse racism’ a myth

Dear Editor,

Re: “Anti-racism motion motivated by press coverage: Richmond council,” Online, April 26

It is widely acknowledged that “reverse racism” is a form of racism. Many academic journal articles and governmental and civil liberties organizations clearly state that “reverse racism” is a myth.

The power dynamic between “White people” and visible minorities differs In this case, visible minorities are subject to systemic racism and are the victims of racism

Alvin Lee RICHMOND

Low speeds unsafe

Dear Editor,

The recent decision to implement an excessively low speed limit on Westminster Highway east of No 6 Road is creating unsafe driving conditions, especially for the four-lane section east of Nelson Road

When the change was first introduced earlier this year, few drivers adhered to the 50 km/hr limit because it is so absurdly low for a four-lane highway

However, the recent decision by Richmond RCMP to try and enforce this limit through mobile speed traps is creating unsafe driving conditions

Some drivers are now aware that the speed limit is actually being enforced, and travel at the requisite 50km/hr.

However, many drivers are still

unaware of the change, and continue along at a more appropriate (for the size of the highway) 70 km/h

This has created unsafe conditions as those drivers attempt to pass people at high speeds

To make matters worse, drivers travelling at high speed slam on their brakes when they spot a mobile speed trap

This causes close calls where motorists have nearly rear-ended each other because of mobile speed traps

The mobile speed traps cause further disruption when a driver is pulled over

While driving near the intersection at No 8 Road, I saw drivers actually encroaching into the lane of oncoming traffic to safely navigate past the officer conducting

the traffic stop.

This caused a huge traffic backup which extended through the intersection (unsafe)

Is the enforcement of a poorly thought-out speed limit reduction really how our Richmond RCMP can best utilize their valuable manpower?

The police should protect and serve, but creating unsafe driving conditions is totally counter productive to that mission statement

To restore safe driving conditions, city council should immediately reverse the speed limit reduction, and reinstate a more reasonable 60 km/hr between No 6 and Nelson, and 70 km/hr east of Nelson

Mark Faszer RICHMOND

Driving far for even a simple light bulb

Dear Editor,

“Local hardware stores needed,” Letters, April 27

Ray Arnold has hit the nail on the head, if he could buy one in Steveston

I have lived in Steveston since 1970, long before it was the Village hate that term and when there was a lumber yard, a hardware store and an auto supply shop

Now if you need even a light bulb, off you go on a half-hour trek

The guts have been ripped from Steveston

Brian Barnes RICHMOND

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

Information sought in assault on senior

Vikki Hui

Police are looking for information related to an assault on a 67-year-old woman in April

Two suspects assaulted the woman and ransacked her home on the 9000 block of Geal Road near Railway Avenue on April 11

Police attended the scene shortly after 12:30 p m after receiving reports of the incident.

The woman sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries

“Both suspects are described as being dark-skinned, wearing black hoodies, dark pants and

Alleged robbery at Lansdowne

masks They fled in an unknown vehicle,” said Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Adriana O’Malley in a statement

According to police, the incident does not appear to be random

Frontline officers and the Lower Mainland District Police Dog Service did not manage to find any suspects

The investigation is currently being handled by Richmond RCMP’s General Investigation Section and police have been following up on “several investigative leads ”

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file #2023-10923

Daisy Xiong

Richmond RCMP are asking the public for information about an alleged robbery attempt in the Lansdowne Mall parking lot on Wednesday, May 3

A woman said she was in the parking lot when a man on a bicycle came up to her from behind and allegedly grabbed her purse.

The victim’s purse, however, broke and the contents spilled onto the ground, according to Richmond RCMP spokesperson Adriana O’Malley

“A man, who was with the victim, attempted to

stop the suspect but the suspect was able to run off He was last seen running towards Lansdowne Road,” said O’Malley.

“Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any physical injuries ”

A witness claimed to have seen the attempted robbery in the parking lot outside T&T Lansdowne and posted some pictures on the Chinese social app Little Red Book

In one picture, a bicycle

was lying on the ground with a backpack on top of it

“Richmond is really not peaceful recently Everyone should be careful,” said the post.

The suspect is described as a 35-to-45year-old Asian male, 5’10 tall with a medium build and short black hair.

He was wearing black shoes, light-coloured jogging pants, a navy blue jacket and a blue face mask, according to O’Malley

Richmond RCMP is asking anyone with information about this investigation to contact them quoting file number #2023-13505

An attempted robbery allegedly took place at Lansdowne Little Red Book photo

Call for Nominations for the 2023 Richmond Heritage Awards

Court upholds $1.8M order

Maria Rantanen

MRANTANEN@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

The B C Court of Appeal has upheld a $1 8 million judgment following a 2018 car crash on Sweden Way at Bridgeport Road

A B.C. Supreme Court judge awarded Ryan Corness, who ran a floor-laying company, $1 8 million for future loss of income, future care and special damages, among other things

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.

Nominations

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

Some of the ways an individual or organization may earn recognition are:

• 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

But the defendants, Teresa Ng and Tony Chau, who admitted liability in the accident, claimed the judge, Madam Justice Wilkinson, erred in the original 10-day trial. Therefore, they appealed the $1 8 million judgment, saying Wilkinson failed to account for residual earning capacity, improperly based awards on the cost of replacement labour and didn’t have the necessary evidence in awarding costs for future care

Corness, who lives in Langley, ran Performance Hardwood and did much of the work himself as well as hiring subcontractors He also renovated and sold houses

Wilkinson noted the defendant entered the intersection on a red light without slowing down and drove into Corness’ van Both cars

were totalled in the accident

Corness had a previous back injury, lumbar degenerative disc disease, but this was largely resolved at the time of the accident, Wilkinson noted in the original ruling

In the original trial, the defendants claimed Corness overstated his pain after the accident, but Wilkinson disagreed, noting he was “very active and successful in each aspect of his life” until the accident.

However, after the accident, Corness reduced his workload, his home renovations and time spent working out at a gym and he stopped his recreational activities, Wilkinson noted.

He also began taking higher levels of pain killers. Corness hadn’t taken prescription pain medication since 2015 until the accident happened

Wilkinson noted the most serious injuries were to Corness’ lower back, but he also suffered from depression and anxiety resulting from the accident

The appeals judges concluded Wilkinson didn’t err in her assessment of past and future earnings, the cost of future care nor in the cost of replacement labour, according to the ruling written by Madam Justice Stromberg-Stein

RCMP warn of phone sale scam

Alan Campbell

CHMOND-NEWS COM

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Richmond Mounties are warning the public after people got duped into buying counterfeit cellphones from ads placed on Facebook

The RCMP said it’s “actively investigating” two fraudulent online cellphone sales, where buyers responded to ads that were placed on Facebook Marketplace.

“Upon meeting, the victims viewed an authentic phone After money had been exchanged, a sleight of hand occurredwherebytheauthentic phone was switched out for a counterfeit version, and the suspect left with the money,” said Richmond RCMP

cameras and other patrons nearby

Choose sellers or buyers with positive selling or buying history if possible. Newly created accounts, typically on Facebook Marketplace should be viewed cautiously. Use good common sense if a deal is too good to be true, then perhaps it is

Submission deadline 11:59 p m on Sunday, May 28, 2023

Police say the ads were “for the latest generation of popular phones made by a wellknown company named after fruit.”

“The vast majority of transactions are seamless and proceed without any issues,” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl Dennis Hwang “We simply wish to remind the community that there are some bad actors that do not have your best interests at heart.”

Carrying large amounts of cash also carries risk The RCMP detachment has a safe transaction area in its lobby where transactions may be conducted

Check with your local police detachment if they offer such a provision If a buyer or seller refuses to meet at such a location, consider avoiding the transaction altogether www.richmond.ca

Just last week, two buyers on separate occasions had arranged to buy phones from a seller, according to the RCMP

Police recommend the following precautions for sellers and buyers:

Select a very public location to meet with potential buyers or sellers with security

Opening of the Oak Street Bridge, Richmond, July 3, 1957 [City of Richmond Archives, Photograph #2008 36 2 16]

Pot shops not welcome

Vikki Hui

Richmond will remain one of the last Metro Vancouver municipalities to ban cannabis retailers, at least for now

Steveston resident Karina Reid spoke to city council at Monday’s meeting advocating to overturn its current stance against retail outlets

“Everyone in Richmond deserves to have equitable access to legal municipal cannabis,” said Reid

She told city council cannabis has been helpful for her mother-in-law in coping with pain from arthritis.

Currently, many people are accessing it on the black market in Richmond, Reid added.

She explained community members either have to drive to neighbouring municipalities or have their orders delivered, which has an impact on the environment

Richmond city council unanimously opposed marijuana legalization in 2017

Since the legalization of non-medical cannabis in 2018, the city has continued to ban the retail sale of cannabis within Richmond

“The city will vigorously enforce its bylaws should any retail cannabis outlet attempt to operate within Richmond,” reads the city’s

website

Currently, residents who wish to purchase non-medical cannabis are allowed to do so from B C’s online distribution centre or licensed outlets in the province

Surrey, another municipality that prohibits cannabis retailers, is currently reconsidering its ban

Coun Carol Day suggested referring the issue to city staff for clarification, as she would support access to medical marijuana

“I don’t know that I want one on every corner I certainly don’t want to go through what Vancouver’s going through there They’ve got far too many,” she said.

Day’s motion was for further research on how greenlighting cannabis retail stores has impacted different municipalities, as well as the possibility of having one in Richmond.

The motion was defeated on a tied vote with Couns. Chak Au, Kash Heed, Bill McNulty and the mayor voting against it

“I’m not going to support that… You can get mail-order cannabis It actually comes from a distribution centre in east Richmond,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. He added that, while the suggestion was to allow stores for medical purposes, the motion was about options for cannabis stores at large

Councillor pushes to allow alcohol in parks

Maria Rantanen

A Richmond city councillor wantsresidentstobeallowed to have a drink in public parks this summer

Coun Kash Heed was planning to bring up the issue at this week’s community safety meeting, noting that alcohol consumption is already happening in Richmond parks

Drinking alcohol is prohibited in Richmond parks, but

many municipalities like Vancouver and New Westminster have loosened these rules in the past few years

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Vancouver allowed drinking in a limited number of parks

This year, that city’s parks board expanded this to 31 public parks and seven beaches starting on June 1.

New Westminster also allows alcohol in seven parks, and Burnaby is considering a pilot as well

In the meantime, all three North Shore municipalities allow drinking in some parks, something that also began during the pandemic

While Heed said he thinks this issue should be dealt with at the community safety committee, he also thinks the parks and recreation committee and city bylaws should work together on the best approach

The community safety meeting took place after the Richmond News’ print deadline

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Cost rises to upgrade ferries worksyard

must be vetted by the commissioner

ship-repair facilities, Marshall said

Carla

Wilson GLACIER MEDIA

BC Ferries is asking for extra money to pay for the escalating cost of redeveloping its fleet maintenance unit in Richmond

The company says it can’t reveal the amount because the work is subject to a competitive bidding process

BC Ferries won approval in October from the BC Ferries Commissioner, an independent regulator that oversees B.C.’s coastal ferry operators, for the project, but the costs have since increased

The amount approved in October and the new request from the company are both confidential, but any amount above $25 million

The fleet maintenance site is responsible for 40 per cent of the work to maintain, repair and upgrade the 39-vessel ferry fleet. Upgrading the facility would allow up to 50 per cent of that work to be done in-house, BC Ferries has said

B.C. residents have until today (May 11) to share their thoughts on the new application for the facility, located on 40 acres in Richmond.

If the price increase is approved by the commissioner, work is expected to start later this year and be complete in 2027, BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall said Friday

The project will modernize and improve the facility, while reducing reliance on external

Education boosted by lotto win

Valerie Leung

VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

A Richmond mother has an extensive plan for her family to celebrate her winning $5 million

Yvonne Sinclair said she plans to buy a house for her family, go on a tropical vacation and help her children with their education tuition.

She was shocked when she learned she matched all six numbers from the Lotto 6/49 Classic Jackpot draw on Dec 3, 2022

“I was at home and checked the website and thought, ‘No, it can’t be,’” said Sinclair

“My son also scanned the ticket (on the Lotto! App) with his phone I (couldn’t) believe it!”

When asked how she felt about her win, Sinclair said it was “overwhelming and exciting ”

“If I won, I wanted to buy a house, that was my main dream and now I am looking for one!”

The winning ticket was bought in the Town Pantry at the Chevron gas station at Bridgeport and No. 5 roads in Richmond.

“The redevelopment of the facility will help to ensure that coastal ferry service remains safe, reliable and sustainable for many years to come”

The overall plan represents an extensive upgrade with a new 82,000-square-foot multi-purpose machine shop building, renovations to existing buildings, replacement of underground utility infrastructure and features designed to reduce any environmental impact.

Seismic work will be incorporated and new infrastructure will mitigate flooding potential. The project’s scope has not changed, but bids for the construction tender came in higher than foreseen, costs have risen and the time taken to complete contract negotiations

has been longer than was anticipated, BC Ferries said in its application for more funding.

The company cited factors including rising commodity, material and labour costs, as well as higher interest rates

For example, a plan to lease an offsite warehouse to keep the project on schedule had to be changed because of an “extremely low inventory” of suitable buildings for lease, it said

Instead, BC Ferries found a shell unit with nointeriorimprovements,whichmeantmore expenditures on the leased building

“Capital cost estimates have increased from cosmetic upgrades to construction of a full new fit-out of offices, lunch room, washrooms, and change rooms,” the company said

New school superintendent hails from Toronto, Calgary

Richmond School District will get a new out-of-province superintendent in September

Christopher Usih, who most recently served as the chief superintendent of the Calgary Board of Education, will replace Scott Robinson, who retired in March, at the start of the new school year.

Usih has been in Calgary for a little more than four years, and before that he worked for the Toronto District School Board as a high

school math teacher, principal and deputy superintendent

Usih holds a master’s degree in education and undergraduate credentials in

mathematics and computer science

Board chair Debbie Tablotney said they are “thrilled” to welcome Usih

“His wealth of experience and deep commitment to student success makes him an ideal fit for this role,” she said, adding “we are confident that Mr Usih’s leadership and expertise will help move the Richmond School District forward with integrity, foresight and a commitment to excellence.”

Christopher Usih

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Advocate fights stigma, isolation

Richmond resident Jessie Sutherland has been recognized for her work as a social advocate, focusing on poverty, homelessness, reconciliation and the overdose crisis

Sutherland was one of 20 B.C. residents who received the BC Achievement Foundation’s 2023 Community Award.

Sutherland told the Richmond News her inspiration to fight for social change came from different turning points in her life

She learned early in life about the importance of having a sense of belonging, having been born into the foster-care system and then adopted

“I was adopted as an infant, but I have early experiences of feeling pushed out and so that gave me an attunement (to inclusivity) I’ve had to build belonging from the inside out for myself,” she said

Another turning point was when she arrived in Mali, West Africa for a six-month volunteer placement on the same day Nelson Mandela was freed from prison in 1990

“So we got off the plane in Bamako, there were parties everywhere And this euphoria – people were so excited; they wouldn’t even tell us what was going on,” said Sutherland

The joy was short-lived, however, when she saw pathways between villages getting flooded and villagers dying from tuberculosis while the main roads were being paved to allow international diplomats to travel with ease

When Sutherland witnessed injustices during the Oka Crisis, she decided to work on issues closer to home

“That’s when I started working on Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationship building and just (thought), ‘What am I doing gallivanting around the world when there’s so much to clean up back at home?’” she said.

She started by learning how to promote cultural exchange, and she ultimately became an international speaker, trainer and consultant.

Sutherland is now the founder of the organization Intercultural Strategies and the designer of a framework called Belonging Matters, which has been used around the world to encourage diversity and help build stronger

communities

“I am very touched that people took the time to submit the nomination and then to be selected,” said Sutherland, who said she has built up her body of work through trial and error over the years

Promoting inclusion in Richmond

Although Sutherland’s work takes her all over the world, she decided to move to Richmond almost a decade ago because she enjoyed the diverse community and working with local non-profit organizations And her parents being Richmond residents may have played a part in her decision as well

She said the award reflects the hard work of people and organi-

zations who supported her along the way

“I am very appreciative of the award, the people who have supported the early days in (the Belonging Matters framework’s) development, and all those who have contributed. For me, it is a testament to our collective work,” said Sutherland

One of the causes Sutherland worked on in Richmond was addressing the overdose crisis with the Richmond Addictions Services Society and the Richmond community acti

on team

The team identified one key area that needed to be addressed was the stigma substance users experience in the emergency room

“The community really rallied and supported this process, and then created opportunities to connect people with lived experience with emergency room folks so that the stigma can be changed,” Sutherland recalled She also worked with the city on improving diversity and helped design plans to support the work of organizations such as Richmond Family Place and Richmond Children First, as well as programs such as United Way of BC’s Better at Home program for the city

Bridge lane closures due to repairs

Vikki Hui

VHUI@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

Motorists using Knight Street Bridge will have to take into account overnight single-lane closures from now until late fall of this year

The closures will take place in both directions on weekdays from 9 p m to 5 a m and from 9 p m to 9 a m on weekends and holidays

Commercial vehicles will also have a width restriction of 3 8 metres

The closures are to allow crews to mill and repave the 49-year-old bridge’s concrete deck to prevent future corrosion

This is part of TransLink’s maintenance and upgrade program

The program also entails replacing the bridge’s bearings, which will take place primarily during the day and is expected to be completed by late summer

The railing separating vehicle lanes from the sidewalk will also be replaced through the fall

Cyclists and pedestrians will be detoured to the other side of the bridge during the repair work.

Jessie Sutherland

City of Richmond

Notice of Public Hearing

Monday, May 15, 2023 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

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

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

1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10433 (RZ 17-791280)

Location/s: 8180 Heather Street

Applicant/s: 1265028 B.C. Ltd. (Xinyu Zhao)

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/A)” zone to permit the property to be subdivided to create two single-family lots.

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

2 RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10449 (RZ 22-009404)

Location/s: 12260 Woodhead Road and 12288 Woodhead Road

Applicant/s: Avtar Bhullar

Purpose: To rezone 12260 Woodhead Road and a 0.64 m wide west-side portion of 12288 Woodhead Road from the “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone and the “Single Detached (RS1/B)” zone respectively, to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone to permit a subdivision to create three (3) lots with vehicle access from Woodhead Road.

City Contact: Tolu Alabi, 604-276-4092, Planning and Development Division

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAWS 10455 AND 10456 (RZ 17-777739)

Location/s: 8491 No 4 Road

Applicant/s: Ajit Aujla and New Villa Holdings Ltd.

Purpose: To create the “Coach House – No 4 Road (ZS31)” zone, and rezone the property at 8491 No 4 Road from the “Single Detached RS1/E” zone to the “Coach House – No 4 Road (ZS31)”.

City Contact: Laurel Eyton, 604-276-4262, Planning and Development Division

4 RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 10423 (RZ 17-782750)

Location/s: 6851 and 6871 Elmbridge Way

Applicant/s: Landa Oval Development Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” to a new site-specific zone “High Density Mixed Use (ZMU52) – Oval Village (City Centre)”, to permit a highdensity mixed use development comprising of 356 apartment units, a hotel and pedestrian-oriented retail along River Road, Elmbridge Way and a new road to be constructed along the subject site’s entire west frontage.

City Contact: Kevin Eng, 604-247-4626, Planning and Development Division

Applicant/s: City of Richmond

Purpose: To revise the Development Permit exemption criteria for protected heritage properties and properties located in Steveston Village, and the Steveston Village General Guidelines for weather protection.

City Contact: Minhee Park, 604-276-4188, Planning and Development Division

How to obtain further information:

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

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

• At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing May 5, 2023 and ending May 15, 2023, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing May 5, 2023 and ending May 15, 2023.

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

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

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

• By E-mail: cityclerk@richmond.ca

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

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

• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

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Cyclists raise money for scholarships

Bike Ride has raised and given out more than $40,000 in scholarships.

A group of educators is inviting the community to ride with them to raise money for scholarships to benefit Richmond grads

Cyclists will gather at Burnett secondary on Saturday, May 27 before heading off for a long, leisurely loop around west Richmond

At the end of the event, participants will get to enjoy a free barbecue lunch courtesy of M&M Food Market, which has been a tradition since the ride started 11 years ago

Since its inception in 2013, the annual Richmond School District Scholarship

Jim Allison, a retired Richmond principal, said the event started as a way to remember two Richmond educators Lorne Bodin, a former McNair secondary principal, and Targett Ng, former vice-principal of McKay elementary.

“Both Bodin and Ng were always encouraging others to cycle,” he said Bodin regularly participated in the annual Ride to Conquer Cancer (now known as the Tour De Cure) before succumbing to stomach cancer himself, while Ng was a “diehard mountain bike rider” who was tragically killed when riding his

bike to work

The key phrase for the event is “leisurely,” said Allison, who emphasized that it’s not a race and any type

of bike, be it a road bike or electric bike, is welcome

“We don’t want anyone to feel intimidated, we want everyone to feel included

And it’s accessible,” he said

All that matters is to bring people together and build a sense of community

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop the educators either, as they continued to ride together virtually for two years before introducing the hybrid bike ride last year

“We’re hoping that this year, more and more people are comfortable with gathering again, especially because it’s an event that’s almost exclusively outside,” said Allison, adding that, while the hybrid option is here to stay, meeting in person is encouraged

“It’s only a couple hours on a Saturday morning, and hopefully people can have a

good time connecting with one another which is also an important piece of mental health and well-being and celebrate being together and raising some funds for scholarships ”

As the event approaches its 11th year, Allison is hoping to open it up to the wider Richmond community

“If you live in Richmond and your kids go to school in Richmond, or maybe you’re from Richmond It’s open to anyone that’s interested ”

The event will kick off at 10 a m on Saturday, May 27 at Burnett secondary. All participants must be 18 years old or above To register for the event or to donate, go to survey sd38 bc ca/ Ride2023

Local educators raise money for scholarships. Photo submitted

Special Olympians head to Germany

Daisy Xiong

Eighty-nine athletes from Canada’s Special Olympics team gathered together from all over the country in Richmond last week for a three-day training session at Hugh Boyd Park and other locations throughout the city

This was the last in-person training session for Team Canada before they head to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany, in June and it marks a long-awaited return to the global stage since the last Special Olympics World Games in 2019

“Special Olympics Canada chose Richmond for a training camp They did a great job and it’s a beautiful

place, and we are all excited to be here The weather’s been perfect,” said Steve Dreger, assistant coach for the women’s soccer team

“Special Olympics gives individuals with intellectual disabilities a sport experience and enriches their lives through sports. There are so many benefits through sports confidence, exercise, being part of a community, meeting people, travelling Special Olympics is giving that opportunity”

Alyssa Chapman, a member of Canada’s women’s soccer team, has been involved in Special Olympics training since she was 10 years old Having a full-time job, she trains whenever she can find time.

“I love Special Olympics Because of Special Olympics, I found my fiancé and we have a daughter

Special Olympians from across Canada trained for three days at Hugh Boyd Park and around Richmond in anticipation of the World Summer Games Daisy Xiong photo

together,” Chapman told the Richmond News, adding her fiancé is also a Team Canada soccer player

“It gave me an opportunity to travel as well. I travelled most of Canada I went to two other Special

Olympics Games one in South Korea and one in Austria.”

The bocce team is a four-person mixed-gender team Among them is Jenny Adams, who got into Special Olympics at the age of 12

“It has changed my life because it was really exciting to get picked for bocce because I train really hard and I’m very excited about it,” said Adams

Dreger said he hopes people know anyone interested in Special Olympics can get involved, either by volunteering, coaching or being an athlete

“There are different types of youth programs Really, there is something for everybody who is interested. Look on your local Special Olympics website and you can find an opportunity”

‘Precious Cargo’ found by CBSA City launches new app

“When Precious first arrived at the clinic, she was very fearful,” said Shaw

Do you need a dog licence or to pay for your property taxes in Richmond?

The city has launched a new app to allow residents access to city programs and services from their phones or other mobile devices

A surprise furry passenger was recently found in a parcel at Richmond’s Vancouver International Mail Centre

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers were examining the parcel, which came from China, when they noticed a sizable hole on the side

“When the CBSA officer looked into the box, the officer saw a pair of eyes staring back which blinked,” said Binder Kooner, chief of operations for the CBSA, who added that there was “no evidence of urine or feces in the box.”

Officers coaxed the cat, later named Precious Cargo by BC SPCA, into a kennel with bedding and water

An animal control officer from BC SPCA then brought Precious to an emergency vet clinic.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency also issued a notice to

vaccinate Precious Cargo against rabies in compliance with Canadian import requirements, in case it had travelled to Canada from China

Krista Shaw, manager of the Richmond Animal Shelter, run by BC SPCA, said it was unclear how long the cat had spent in transit and it was kept at the clinic for a week for it to stabilize

“After settling in and getting the treatments she needed she started feeling better and trusting the team of doctors and staff who were caring for her”

Precious got vaccinated and was given fluids to rehydrate as well as medication to stimulate her appetite.

She was also tested for foreign parasites and diseases.

Precious Cargo was later sent to a foster home, where she is becoming more comfortable and starting to eat and drink more

“She loves belly rubs and a good stretch on her lap,” said Shaw, who added Precious Cargo is “an absolute cuddle bug ”

Precious Cargo’s foster mom plans on adopting her once she is fully recovered

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The MyRichmond app replaces the previous RichmondBC app, and is available on both iOS and Android devices

The city said in its announcement of the app that it’s a “significantly improved replacement” of its previous app

Some of the tasks users can access include viewing and paying property taxes and utilities, viewing and renewing dog licences, registering for city programs and classes at community centres and other facilities, applying for, viewing and managing business licences, viewing waste collection schedules as well as submitting service requests to city departments.

“Finding more ways to easily connect residents and businesses with the city is important,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“We encourage residents and business operators to download and sign up for the app so they can benefit directly from its many features,” he added MyRichmond includes enhancements such as push notifications, a digital version of Active Pass and facial recognition

The MyRichmond app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and can be accessed as a desktop version via the newly refreshed city website

Anyone using earlier versions of the RichmondBC app are asked to remove it from their devices as it will be removed from future distribution on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Maria Rantanen/Richmond News

Precious Cargo was found at the international mail centre Photo submitted

Art unveiled — at last

A $340,000 piece of public art has finally been installed on the stairs of Hollybridge Way, four years after its original completion date

Named after the cattail-like plant and created by artists Charlotte Wall and Puya Khalili, Typha is made up of three metal sculptures symbolizing Richmond’s connection to the Fraser River estuary and Pacific flyway

The interiors are painted golden yellow to achieve a warm glow when the sculptures light up at night Located near the Richmond Olympic Oval, Typha can be spotted from the Dyke Trail, Dinsmore Bridge and No 2 Road Bridge

The project was endorsed by Richmond City Council in 2018 It experienced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic since the sculptures could only be fabricated in China.

Typha was unveiled on Wednesday, May 3, and marks the completion of the Oval Precinct and Surrounding Area Public Art Plan

Groups invited to work with artists

Vikki Hui

VHUI@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

The City of Richmond’s Engaging

Artists in Community Program is looking for organizations to work with local artists to address social issues through art.

Through the program, non-profits and other local organizations can provide selected artists with a “safe and inclusive space” to create projects such as public performances, sculptures, workshops and other socially engaged art forms

The city is currently looking for community partners for the 2024 intake.

Past examples include a collabo-

ration at Ferris elementary where artist J Peachy is teaching students about emergency preparedness in the “Creative Community Resilience Project”

Another ongoing project is being done at Tait Riverfront Park Artist Mariana Frochtengarten is working with the East Richmond Community Association to encourage residents to share their stories through “Weaving Lives Together”

The 2024 application deadline is Monday, July 10 Successful applicants will be notified in August

Organizations can contact publicart@richmond ca or 604-204-8671 before applying. For more information and to apply, go to richmond ca/ culture/publicart

Typha, a public art installation at the Richmond Olympic Oval, was unveiled on May 3

‘Unfiltered’ convos overheard at cafe

Valerie Leung

VLEUNG@RICHMOND-NEWS COM

What is coffee to you?

Is it a cup of liquid to wake you up in the morning? Or something to get you through the midday slump?

For one Richmond coffee shop owner, it connects strangers together at a 10-seat bar counter

Vincent Wong, owner of the coffee shop Faebrew, opened the cafe to bring people together in an “unfiltered” space for open conversations

“The only life that exists in the shop is the people that come to the bar counter,” said Wong, who opened Faebrew inside the Kam Do Plaza, on No 3 Road between Browngate and Leslie roads, about six years ago.

“Knowingthatyoucanbetherefor

somebody, or people come back to you because they sometimes rely on my support, want to learn something, or be able to inspire people has been the most rewarding”

Wong, who runs the store on his own, told the Richmond News he says “a lot of aggressively dumb things” while he prepares coffee for customers, but he wants to keep conversations “real and unfiltered”

“I just hope to push people into a different mindset a lot of times I’ve also been in very cutthroat industries, which is where my personality comes from”

Faebrew parallels the idea of a “fairy’s brew” where coffee is a medium to bring people together, explained Wong

He had no interest in coffee before and viewed all coffee shops as “fundamentally the same” with extensive menus and add-ons

That is until he had a pour-over coffee in Asia

“I remember one of the best coffees I ever had was in Hong Kong, and it was a pour-over I thought this was an interesting concept un-

like many here in Vancouver,” he said

Wong learned pour-over coffee techniques on his own and has since started his YouTube channel to teach others and experiment with

Builder creates new luxury prototype

Vikki Hui

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A Richmond homebuilder has been reimagining the concept of prefabricated homes in an industrial area by the Fraser River near No. 7 Road.

While the units are technically modular homes, Gregory Palamarz is hesitant to use this term as it is often associated with “poorly built” housing.

Palamarz’ prototype of a modular home is luxurious and designed to last, he told the Richmond News

His pride in his work was apparent as he stood inside his first unit, which is just mere weeks away from completion Its blue and grey exteriors are embellished with a glass panel resembling fish scales, while the white interiors are highlighted by wooden panels

To ensure the units don’t devalue over time, Palamarz has chosen to use aluminum and steel for most of the structure with “very little wood” The windows are also installed in a curtain wall style to

ensure they don’t shatter during transportation.

The air-conditioned unit already has some furniture, including a black leather couch, a TV and a fireplace In the coming weeks, Palamarz and his Panelex Industries crew will be installing a Murphy bed designed just for the unit

“This is designed for difficult-to-develop properties, like (when) conventional

construction methods will be sometimes impossible and sometimes too expensive,” Palamarz explained.

The self-contained units, marketed under the name Befama Homes, are designed to be installed with minimal environmental impact in places such as rocky bluffs, where drill blasting would be expensive and intrusive.

In the long run, Palamarz envisions owners being able to move their homes wherever they go

Testing it out on the Sunshine Coast Sechelt,acoastaltownontheSunshine Coast,isthefirststoptotestoutthisconcept. In just three to four weeks, the first unit will be installed on a steep, rocky hill, with the potential to stack more units on top of it. The 550-square-foot unit will be priced at around $650,000, including the strata title.

Palamarz began designing the units three years ago when he saw how difficult it was to develop “dream properties” on challenging terrains such as on the Sunshine Coast He hopes his creation simplifies this process

different ways of making coffee

And the name and logo of the coffee shop has a story of its own.

Wong was trying to explain to an autistic friend what kind of coffee shophewasopening,butwasstruggling to communicate with him.

His friend, who isn’t normally aggressive, just threw some blank paper at him, and Wong then came up with the logo of Faebrew depicting a cup with fairy wings

To continue the theme of fairies, the cups at Faebrew are all custom-made with fairy wing handles.

Faebrew has no menu and charges a flat price of $15 for a cup of black coffee ($10 for tea drinkers)

Visitors walk in and describe what type of coffee they like and place their trust in Wong to make it.

On occasion, there are baked croissants or house-made cheesecake available

Food producer challenges feds

A Richmond-based organic food producer wants the federal government to better define sustainable farming and implement standards to stop “greenwashing”

Representatives of Nature’s Path recently met with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to help define “sustainable agriculture” in its upcoming strategy.

Manuel Gorrin with Nature’s Path said many farming and food sector companies claim to be sustainable or regenerative, but they are still using pesticides and fertilizers

“Unfortunately, some companies are using that terminology and, in the meantime, keep using toxic inputs, such as glyphosate, toxic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers,” Gorrin told the Richmond News

“If there are no criteria to follow, you can say whatever you want, and there’s no validation That’s why it’s so important to have a science-based, system-based approach when it comes to agriculture”

The Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS), currently being developed by the federal Ministry of Agriculture, will set a common direction to improve environmental performance in the sector and support farmers’ livelihoods

Gorrin said the company believes the key to sustainable agriculture is regenerative organic farming

Daisy Xiong/Richmond News

Vincent Wong is the owner and barista at Richmond’s Faebrew coffee shop.

Valerie Leung photo

Gregory Palamarz has created a luxury modular home prototype Vikki Hui photo

Oval hosts nationals

Vikki Hui

Top Canadian wheelchair basketball teams will be going head-to-head at the Richmond Olympic Oval this weekend

The annual Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) National Championship is being held in Richmond from May 13 to 15.

The opening tip-off between the Gladiateurs de

Laval and Club 99 will take place at 8 a m on May 13

The event will draw to a close with the gold medal game on May 15 at 1 p m

Paralympians Tara Llanes and Kady Dandeneau, as well as the BC Grizzlies, will be welcoming the teams to Richmond The tournament will feature current and former national team athletes

An award ceremony and Hall of Fame banquet will also take place this weekend, where the titles Female and Male Athletes of

McMath alumna named freshman of the year

A former Richmond star athlete continues to shine down south in the world of collegiate lacrosse.

McMath secondary alumna Teagan Ng, who plays for the Arizona State Sun Devils, has been named as the post-season Pac-12 Freshman of the Year

Ng has made an immediate impact on the program, starting and appearing in every game for the Arizona State University’s Sun Devils this season

The former McMath soccer and basketball star scored a hat trick in her collegiate debut against St Bonaventure, which was just one of three hat tricks she had in the season.

Ng leads all freshmen in the Pac-12 conference – which participates in 24 sports at the NCAA Division I level in goals with 27, which is 15 more than the next-closest freshman

Her coach, Taryn VanThof, said Ng “has faced many top matchups throughout the regular season while playing a major role in our offence Teagan is humble and hungry and she’s just getting started as a Sun Devil.”

Alan Campbell/News

the Year, Junior Athlete of the Year and the Leadership Excellence Award will be given out, along with a Hall of Fame induction

For more information about the event, go to WheelchairBasketball.ca.

Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Invitation to Comment

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is proposing a new threeberth marine container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C.

The Environmental Assessment Office is holding a public comment period from:

May 9 to June 8, 2023

May 9 to June 8, 2023

The EAO is seeking public feedback on the draft assessment materials that Government of B.C. ministers will use to decide if the project should proceed.

Learn more about the project and tell us what is important to you:

gov.bc.ca/EAOPublicComments gov.bc.ca/EAOPublicComments

You may also submit comments by mail:

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, PO box 9426, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B C V8W 9V1

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BERMAN, Sidney

August 18, 1934 April 29, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sidney Berman on April 29, 2023.

He was born to Reverend Harry and Sadie Berman in Stockton on Tees, England, on August 18, 1934, and spent his youth in Llanelli, Wales. He went on to get his Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Liverpool and emigrated to Canada as a newly married man.

Sidney and his first wife, Reva, lived in Ontario, where his three children, Gary, Sharon and Tim, were born. Sid practiced his Engineering discipline with the Canadian Federal Government for most of his career until retirement.

Sid and family ultimately settled in British Columbia. He was very active in the formation of Richmond’s Beth Tikvah Congregation, as well as the Richmond Tennis Club.

Sidney met and married his second wife, Lenore, in Richmond and enjoyed 40 years of marriage. Sid was an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing bridge and chess with friends, racquetball, canoeing and watching hockey He also spent leisure time vacationing in Palm Springs, Arizona and Sudden Valley, along with his special trips to the Caribbean, UK and India.

Sid had a great sense of humour and enjoyed singing and playing the acoustic guitar. He was comfortable camping in a tent trailer, singing around a campfire, or being in an office environment with suit and tie. Sidney will be sadly missed.

Sidney is survived by his wife, Lenore Berman; ex wife Reva Berman; and children Gary Berman, Sharon Valero, and Tim Berman, along with their spouses, children and grandchildren.

HOPPER, Freda

29 July, 1947 - 31 March, 2023

It is wth great sadness we announce the passng of our wonderful frend Freda Hopper, folowng a short, aggressve, and courageous battle with cancer

Mournng the loss of Freda are her sister, San, her aunts, uncles and cousins, as wel as her many friends who were all so dear to her

Freda was born and raised in Calgary, Aberta and moved to Rchmond n the eary 1970’s She began her career as a dental assstant n 1973 and along the way earned severa awards and Certificates of Mert from the Colege of Dental Surgeons of BC in recognition of her specal servce to Dentistry wthin British Coumba

Freda married Tom in 1971, amcably divorced in 1998 and have remained frends through the years

Freda’s great passion in ife was the Textle Arts Guid of Richmond (TAGOR), havng been a very devoted member snce 1988 and for many years was on the Executve, ncludng as President from 2016 to 2023 As well, she was a dedicated Richmond resdent, as she donated many hours to numerous charities in Richmond

She served on the Admral Court Strata Counci from 2000 to 2019 and was nstrumenta in overseeing several maor renovatons durng this tme Even when not on council, Freda was consulted for her historcal knowedge of her bulding as she had lived here for 23 years

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An avd foodie, reader, and organizer of many memorable events wth friends, Freda wil be remembered at a Ceebration of Life n June

For important details of the Ce ebrat on of Freda’s Life, please email Bernadette at: memereboyer@gmail.com .

I think about you always I think about you still You will never be forgotten and you never will I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain. Your adoring, Nora

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CIACCI, Gianna (nee Pezzolesi)

Born January 30, 1932 in Fano, Itay, Ganna passed away peacefuly on Aprl 26, 2023 in Richmond She wil be greatly missed by her ovng family: Sivo, her husband of 72 years; two chidren, Michae, Tina Fawcett (Robert); grandson, Mark; granddaughter Lisa Bertoa (Brandon) and greatgranddaughter, Mia; sisters, Gabriella, Grazana; brother, Vrgnio (Rta); cousins, neces & nephews

Funeral mass was ceebrated on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St Paul’s Parish Entombment at Ocean Vew Cemetery, Burnaby The famly thanks the Home and Paliative Care teams of Vancouver Coastal Health and The Savation Army Rotary Hospce House, Rchmond for their care of Gianna

In ieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House by cal ng them at 604-207-1212 or to the Canadan Cancer Society woud be appreciated

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