Richmond News September 14 2023

Photo by Maria Rantanen

New permit application expected soon

VALERIE LEUNG vleung@richmond-news com

AlargedevelopmentinRichmond’scity centre that is under creditor protection could have a new building permit application into the city within the next couple months

The city confirmed they are expecting a building permit application for the 800-plus-unit Atmosphere project that has been idle for almost two years

After funding for the project was cancelled early in the pandemic, construction at Atmosphere, on No. 3 Road and Alderbridge Way, ground to a halt and the building permits expired

“Every time I drive by, I can see mine and other owners’ money just sitting in this giant hole”

Joshua Chang, a pre-sale owner of the Atmosphere project, was one of several people at the project’s showroom on No 3 Road on Monday morning hoping to have their concerns and voices heard about the development.

In its place is a giant gaping hole that many pre-sale owners can do nothing about except wait.

“It’s been very frustrating and very sad for everyone from the moment we heard the property was put on a pause and wasn’t continuing any further,” said Chang, who invested $250,000 into a three-bedroom condo in the Atmo-

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sphere development, about one-quarter of the price.

He told the Richmond News phone calls and emails to the developer, South Street, by himself and his realtor regarding the next steps on plans or their money have been ignored since 2021

Like many pre-sale owners, 29-year-old Chang is looking for answers from developers and the marketing firm Magnum.

“I want them to at least try and help us out by facing us owners who have been suffering for almost four years and explain everything,” he said

“The thing I want is to get the money back and if there’s other buyers to get construction moving. Then, I’ll maybe think about re-buying again, but for now

I’m not quite sure

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“The only information I have right now is the lawsuit filed by Romspen Investment Corp , but I don’t know if that will work”

The large lot had been cleared and excavated, leaving a large gaping hole.

The owner, Alderbridge Way Limited Partnership, filed for creditor protection in April last year to restructure its business.

Documents filed by Alderbridge Way LP in the creditor protection program indicate the owner is planning to submit a building permit application by Nov 1 and hopes to have this permit in place in March

The development plan includes an office tower and six residential towers with 824 units of housing, of which 112 will be market rentals and 38 affordable rental units.

In a statement, Alderbridge Way LP, the owner of Atmosphere, said it wants to assure presale buyers their deposits are held in trust and protected, and their priority is to “work towards maintaining their contracts and advancing the project.”

Furthermore, the company said, no buyers have formally asked to cancel their deposits, and the deposits are “safe.”

with files from Maria Rantanen

Police investigate after shots fired twice at home

ALAN CAMPBELL acampbell@richmond-news com

Richmond RCMP is investigating reports of gunfire at the same house two nights apart in a quiet, residential street in the centre of the city

Police received reports of gunfire in the 6300 block of Chelmsford Street, close to Blundell and No 2 roads, shortly after 11 p m on Aug 27 and again at around 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 29.

It was later discovered that a vehicle, a house and a garage in the area sustained damage from the gunfire

“This area is densely populated by families and community members,” said Staff Sgt. Gene Hsieh, of the Richmond Major Crime Unit

“People walk, run, ride their bikes, and simply carry out their daily lives Having two incidents of gunfire in the same area is a major concern and significant resources are being dedicated to locate the person or persons responsible

“The incidents appear targeted and this investigation is a priority for the Richmond RCMP.”

Hsieh said there is an additional police presence in the area as a result of the incidents

Anyone with more information on these incidents or dashcam footage is urged to contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit them online at www. solvecrime ca

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Joshua Chang invested $250,000 into a condo in the Atmosphere project. Valerie Leung photo

It’s a city, time for a reality check

Dear Editor,

Re: “Sleepless nights in Richmond,” Letters, Richmond-News com, Sept 11 (see letter to the right)

It is time to address individual rights in Richmond. Tonight, someone set of fireworks just before midnight, which is common in my neighbourhood

Sometimes ambulances are blasting their sirens should I tell them their noise woke me up, while they tend to my neighbour having a heart attack?

The real problem is that some people don’t appreciate the freedom we have in Canada and intrude on the freedoms of individuals living their life when it doesn’t fit into their norm. Inallfairnessto“SleeplessinRichmond,”itishisrighttocomplain

I have never seen anyone successfully control the air we breathe or the noises we hear. I have seen people intrude on the freedom to enjoy our luxuries through media or politicians in hopes of creating a new policy that favours them

Whether it’s sounds, smells or something new, I would personally like to see people in Richmond learn to share better and move away from being intrusive to individuals they do not know And I challenge all the people in Richmond to share as it’s a child’s lesson

Charles Rose RICHMOND

No sleep from noisy cars

Open letter to all Richmondites, There has been a maddening increase in the amount of car noise in our city over the past few years, and I fear it is only getting worse

There are simply far too many performance cars with exhausts and mufflers modified to create excessive noise

Thedriversofthesecarstendtorevwhen stopped at lights, and subsequently floor the car when the light turns green, producing a truly ridiculous volume of noise

Such behaviour may only be a fleeting moment of “flexing” for them, but for those of us that live near major roads (River Road and Hollybridge Way, in my case), it is a constant torment

It happens at all hours of the day, from as early as 6 a.m. to as late as 3 a.m.

It disturbs sleep, sets dogs barking, and causes spikes of stress and anxiety in people as unexpected and sudden loud noises are known to do.

Though I am known to frequently question the wisdom of cars in general, I want to be absolutely clear: I have nothing against the passion that some people have for theirs

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I understand only too well the desire to make something uniquely one’s own via modification.

I simply object to the fact that the fulfillment of their enthusiasm should come at such unreasonable levels of vehicular noise, to be endured by everyone else. And the truth of the matter is that most of these cars are in clear violation of the province’s Motor Vehicle Act Regulations which specifically prohibit modifications to exhausts and mufflers that would increase the noise output

Therefore, it is high time, in my humble opinion, that the Richmond RCMP starts inspecting these cars and issue fines for illegal modifications, and orders to remove or re-modify They should also work with localcarshops,sotheywon’tperformsuch noise-increasing modifications in the first place

And to all car enthusiasts, I want to reiterate that you should be able to modify your cars to your heart’s content just leave the noise out, pretty please

Minwook Bae RICHMOND (see response to the left)

We’re akin to the DTES

Dear Editor,

How sad that the death of a homeless person in a tent fire last week gets less coverage than an electrical fire at Costco on Thursday.

These incidents occurred within a stone’s throw of each other Do people place more value on the inconvenience of not being able to shop over the loss of a life?

There is a growing concern and fear for the safety of our neighbourhood This tent fire was not the first on our street Just two weeks ago, two outbuildings on residential property were torched

North Richmond has become the Downtown Eastside while Steveston basks in the glory of our public officials When will we get the same respect?

Sharon Betker RICHMOND

Richmond’s annual series of talks about art, the city, and creating connections between citizens and their communities

THURS, SEPT 21 | 7:00 PM MILENA DROUMEVA

CITYSCAPE: CREATING URBAN

SONIC SOLUTIONS

How can we reconsider the design and impact of the sound around us?

Musical performance by Konstantin Bozhinov Richmond City Hall, Council Chambers 6911 No 3 Road

FREE, but seating limited

Please RSVP to lulu@richmond.ca

www richmond ca/luluseries

Twice rear-ended driver gets $1.2M

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news.com

A Richmond driver is getting $1.2 million in compensation after her car was rear-ended twice within four months

The woman, a single mother of three, was first rear-ended in Surrey in April 2016 and then got hit again in Richmond in August of that year

Her car suffered more than $6,000 worth of damages in the first accident and around $10,000 in the second

After years of suffering in the wake of accidents, she launched a civil suit in 2018 and took the two drivers to court at a BC Supreme Court trial in January and February of this year.

At the trial she claimed she suffered losses as a result of her injuries, which included central sensitization syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression and anxiety.

The woman told the court she was “happy and highly functional” prior to the accidents, highly involved in her childrens’ lives and took pride in her fulltime job

Her life became “significantly limited” after the accidents and she stopped working after briefly trying to return to work in 2017

“Shespendsmostdaysrestingathome, in pain, exhausted and depressed She relies largely upon her family to care for herandherhome,”readsthecourtjudgment

The two drivers objected to the woman’s claims, arguing her injuries were not “as severe or debilitating” as she claimed They questioned her credibility because she “often used hyperbole when describing her symptoms” in court

Judge Sandra Wilkinson made note of inconsistencies in the woman’s testimony, such as her claim that her condition did not improve despite an expert testifying that there was a “substantial improvement” in her pain Sheaddedthatthewoman’ssymptoms for the most part were “subjective” and her diagnoses and expert opinions were based on her own reporting

Judge Wilkinson acknowledged that the woman has “a very expressive way” of describing her symptoms and the events, and she is affected by her frustration and depression She ultimately decided to consider the woman’s evidence with caution Most experts testifying during the

hearing concluded it was unlikely for the woman to fully recover from her ailments.

Judge Wilkinson ultimately found that the woman’s quality of life was “significantly impacted” by the accidents and missed out on “being an active parent for her sons during their high school years”

“Whatever the specific diagnoses, be it CSS, FM, or somatic disorder, the (woman) has chronic pain with heightened sensitivity and depression as a result of the accidents which significantly limit her enjoyment of life,” she wrote Judge Wilkinson awarded the woman damages including $200,000 in nonpecuniary damages, $230,800 for past income loss, $650,000 for loss of future income and $161,860 for the cost of future care.

The woman also tried to claim $42,160 in special damages for a hearing test, non-prescription vitamins and medication and lawn mowing and roof cleaning expenses, but failed to provide supporting evidence

Instead, she got $15,210.29 for substantiated and reasonable special damages, making the total $1,260,370 29

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the incident near Palmer secondary on Aug 2

Do you know Pride crosswalk vandals?

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news com

Richmond RCMP are asking for help in identifying four people suspected of vandalizing Pride crosswalks. Rainbow crosswalks in the city were defaced with homophobic graffiti nine times within August alone, according to Richmond RCMP, and their youth section is currently investigating the incidents

After reviewing video footage, police found four suspects related to “an alleged mischief” at Palmer secondary that took place overnight on Aug. 2.

While the suspects’ faces are all covered, some are wearing distinctive clothing

Footage shows the first suspect wearing a black hoodie or jacket, a dark face mask, black pants and black and white shoes,aswellasablackbackpackwithagoldVansemblem

The second suspect was seen wearing a black hoodie or jacket, a white face mask, black pants, black shoes and was holding a white can

If you can help police, call 604-278-1212

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Neighbours oppose seniors affordable homes

MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@richmond-news com

A 25-unit building for women and children in Steveston was approved by city council last week with no vocal opposition

This was despite early opposition to the project, including a petition against the apartment building, that will be managed by Turning Point

Society

But a 58-unit affordable rental building for seniors on Railway Avenue, on the other hand, faced vociferous opposition from nearby residents. This, however, in the end, was also approved by city council.

The Richmond Kiwanis Seniors Citizens Housing Society, in partnership with SD

Railway Homes, wants to build the four-storey seniors rental apartment building on three single-family lots just north of Francis Road

The issue before council was whether to change the properties from single-family homes to apartments in the Official Community Plan (OCP) and to rezone it for low-rise apartments.

Melissa Li, a resident of Calder Road just behind the proposed building, said as a “resident and owner” she had chosen to have her family at this location, with the thought that townhouses would be built on the site

While she said she’s all for “housing support,” she was concerned about this proposed building being “right

smack” behind her house

Li expressed concerns about her children’s health as 21 parking stalls are planned behind her house She also noted balconies from the new building would be facing her house

“Coun. McNulty said it’s about people I’m a person who bought into this neighbourhood because I wanted to raise my family somewhere that was calm, somewhere that was safe, somewhere where I felt there was peace for them after certain hours so they could get rest and they can grow up,” Li told city council

Daphne Wong, a resident of the townhouse complex next door, said she was unaware of the proposed building until recently.

“I don’t think it’s the proper place to build a four-storey building there,” said Wong.

Irene Chang, who also lives on Calder Road, said she had four concerns: increased density, loss of sunlight, loss of privacy and parking issues Others, however, including De Whalen of the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition,

former council candidate Evan Dunfee as well as residents of the Kiwanis Towers in city centre, spoke in favour of the rental building

In fact, Dunfee said he’d just returned from Europe where such a building would be the standard.

He encouraged city council to find out how Kiwanis was able to secure this project and replicate it elsewhere including for other age groups

“We need solutions like this everywhere,” he said In the end, all of city council supported the project and voted in favour of it.

Coun Laura Gillanders noted she lives in a small house beside large houses that have been built later

“We don’t own our views in perpetuity,” she said.

Gillanders added she felt density was needed in every neighbourhood, and she would support the project even if it weren’t for seniors

The building will be for people aged 55 and older with 29 of the units as low-end market rentals (LEMR), and 29 as market rentals but also affordable

$1.4 million

to fix Cambie overpass after February crash

MARIA RANTANEN

mrantanen@richmond-news com

The City of Richmond is seeking compensation from ICBC for the $1 4 million it will cost to repair the Cambie overpass after a tractor-trailer smashed into it in February.

The trailer on the southbound truck was raised in a vertical position when it hit the overpass above Knight Street, severing the trailer from the vehicle

City staff is asking city council to approve the expenditure, but, they note, since the damage was done by a third party, they will seek compensation “for all damages to the City property, as well as all repair costs through legal channels and negotiations with ICBC”

The overpass was deemed safe for vehicles to use, but there wasdamagetothesidewalkandnorth-sidevehiclelane,which remain closed

Harbour going to court to kick out liveaboard yacht

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news.com

The operators of Steveston Harbour are trying to remove a “liveaboard” yacht that is “deteriorating” and has overstayed its welcome

The Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) has filed a lawsuit against the ship “Kuulakai” in B C Supreme Court, claiming it failed to follow the harbour’s rules for liveaboard moorage

According to SHA’s notice of civil claim, the Kuulakai is a wood-hulled motor yacht owned by Richmond-based Canadian Black Cod Fishing Corp

It’s currently moored at the small craft harbour in Steveston, a “core harbour” critical to the local fishing and aquaculture industry, reads the notice of civil claim

Vessels and their owners moored at the harbour are required to follow SHA’s rules, which include being insured at all times and signing an agreement for using the vessel as a liveaboard.

The SHA’s directives for liveaboard vessels were approved in spring of 2021, and, according to the SHA, the Kuulakai was given a grace

period in August 2021 to follow the rules

It was asked to comply fully with the directives by January 2022 if it wanted to stay at the harbour

The deadline came and went and the Kuulakai remained uninsured and no liveaboard agreement was signed, according to the SHA.

Although SHA asked the Kuulakai to leave the harbour by the end of January 2022, and later by May 2022, it remains in place to this date.

“The condition of the (Kuulakai) is deteriorating which risks causing hazards, contamination, and damage to the (SHA’s) property,” reads the notice of civil claim.

The SHA also claims the Kuulakai is trespassing and is preventing the SHA from letting out the moorage space to “active commercial fishing vessels.”

It is asking the court for a permanent injunction against the ship, banning it from being on SHA’s property, and demands that the Kulakaii pay its outstanding unpaid moorage fees.

Canadian Black Cod Fishing Corp and the Kuulakai have 21 days from the date of service to respond to the lawsuit.

It’s hard to defend Richmond drivers when incidents like this happen.

The moment was filmed by someone on Alderbridge Way at No 3 Road last week and shows a driver leaving Lansdowne Centre’s parking lot via the pedestrian exit and then trying to enter the intersection the wrong way If you want to see the video, go to RichmondNews com and search “Lansdowne ”

Seized products pose ‘serious health risk’

ALAN CAMPBELL acampbell@richmond-news com

A shopping list of products have been seized from a Richmond store by Health Canada, amid warnings of them posing “serious health risks”

Health Canada revealed on Monday that it has seized “unauthorized health products” from the Tokyo Beauty and Healthcare store on Westminster Highway at Cooney Road.

The government agency said the store was selling products that were labelled to contain prescription, controlled or over-the-counter drugs, with one of them Baibao Neng Gold A for Relief of Cold Symptoms containing an opioid

What to do:

Donot use these products Buy your prescriptiondrugsonly from licensed pharmacies. Return products to your local pharmacy for proper disposal Consult a health care professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns If you suspect an opioid overdose, call 911 and administer naloxone if available Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada

Affected products include:

BaibaoNeng GoldA for ReliefofColdSymptoms: Labelledtocontain dihydrocodeine phosphate

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Iron + Folic Acid + Vitamin B12 Blood Supplement Tablets: Labelled to contain prescription-strength folic acid

Mentholatum Mediquick Eczema Rash Anti-Itch Cream: Labelled to contain prednisolone valerate acetate.

Golfer claims her playing partner hit her with his cart during game

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news.com

A golfer is suing a fellow player and the Richmond golf course they were playing on, claiming she got hit by a golf cart

Min Jeong Do alleges that Chi Sang Ho’s cart struck her while they were playing at Richmond Golf and Country Club.

Do and Ho were both members of the club and were apparently playing under the supervision of the club’s golf pro at the time.

In her lawsuit filed in the B C Supreme Court, Do claims that the cart driven by Ho hit her on or near the sixthholeattheposhprivateclubon Steveston Highway in July of 2019

She claims the accident resulted in physical injuries to her neck, back, shoulders, legs and ankles and caused disfigurement such as scarring.

She also claims to suffer from anxiety and depression as a result

According to Do, the results of her

injuries include headaches, fatigue, dizziness and loss of enjoyment of life, and she has continued to sustain a loss of income, loss of earning capacity and loss of housekeeping capacity

“As a result of the said injuries, (Do) has received care and services from family and friends,” reads the notice of civil claim.

Do seeks compensation from both Ho and Richmond Country Club, claiming they were negligent

Do claims Ho operated the cart without due care in an unsafe manner at excessive speed and while he was impaired by alcohol or drugs. Ho was also operating a “defective golf cart” and failed to keep it under proper control, according to Do. She also blames the club for issues including allegedly failing to instruct Ho on how to use a golf cart, letting him use a “mechanically defective” golf cart and failing to have the cart serviced and equipped with safety features.

Do further alleges the club had provided the group with a golf pro who “failed to properly supervise” Ho and served Ho alcohol knowing he would be driving the golf cart Ho and the club both denied there was an accident Hosaidhedrovethegolfcart“with prudence and reasonable care” at all times, while the club said the membership contract states it is not responsible for any injuries that may happen on the facilities, and claims Ho had agreed to indemnify for his use of the golf cart

It also denied its golf pro was “assigned to supervise and instruct (Do)”

If Do actually suffered any injuries, said the club, she could have either prevented them or reduce their severity if she had not failed to keep a proper lookout, take precautions to avoid the accident and wait for the cart to return to her location No hearings have been scheduled yet.

Police say death doesn’t appear ‘criminal’

MARIA RANTANEN

mrantanen@richmond-news.com

“He was the love of my life”

Needless to say, Chey Lynn Moizer is in deep grief after her boyfriend, Moe, died in a tent fire under the Oak Street Bridge last week

On Monday morning, she was at the site, surveying the burnt remains of the area and trying to come to terms with her grief

But there is barely a moment for Moizer to grieve

She herself is without permanent housing and is sleeping on a chair at a friend’s place

“There’s nowhere I can go and sleep and let it all sink in,” she told the Richmond News Flowers and notes have been left at a makeshift memorial at the site where the tent burned

Moe had moved to the Oak Street Bridge area,justbehindCostco,tobeclosetoMoizer, who was living in the new temporary modular building, Aster Place

Moizer wasn’t with Moe the night of the fire, and she wonders if she’d been there, if she could have helped

“If I was here with him when it happened, it wouldn’t have happened,” Moizer said. “I have to live with that”

With homeless people being kicked off pri-

vate properties, they are setting up their tents under the bridge.

But it’s a dark and isolated spot where they “felt the darkness,” Moizer said, not a place

to be living

“Trolls live under bridges,” she said. “There’s nothing good that can come from living under here”

Moizer remembers her boyfriend as being “smart and kind,” and that he loved kids.

Wheneverhe saw kidsapproaching,he’dyell out“kidsontheblock”incaseanyonewasdoing drugs to protect the kids, she said.

Moe was also protective of his friends, Moizer added, and especially of her

He also loved his dog, Charlie, Moizer explained.

Police were called to the scene around noon last Wednesday after Richmond Fire-Rescue discovered the body inside the tent after putting out the fire

Richmond RCMP say their initial investigation didn’t indicate the death was “criminal in nature,” but they are still awaiting results from the BC Coroners Service

A man was found dead in a burnt tent under the Oak Street Bridge last Wednesday. A makeshift memorial (right) has appeared where the man died Maria Rantanen photos

Backpacks blessed for school

VIKKI HUI

vhui@richmond-news com

A Richmond church blessed local students and their backpacks at a special service this past weekend

Gilmore Park United Church invited families of all faiths and backgrounds to celebrate the start of the new school year on Sunday

“We know that going back to school brings a mixture of excitement and anxiety for children and staff too,” said Rev. Bruce McAndless-Davis, minister of Gilmore Park United Church

“The Backpack Blessing is a simple expression of our commitment to support and encourage students, teachers and staff as they begin a new school year.”

The church’s annual “Homecoming Sunday” service is meant to help folks connect and reconnect, and they extended the invitation to students, teachers and school staff this year

The service kicked off at 10:30

Gilmore Park United Church held a back to school celebration on the weekend

a.m. and included music, children’s activities and a barbecue lunch

“This Sunday is an opportunity for our community to come to-

gether, fostering an atmosphere of hope and positivity within the Richmond community,” said McAndless-Davis before the event.

A family-oriented event will be held at Garden City Shopping Centre on Sept 17

Stretching out summer

MARIA RANTANEN

mrantanen@richmond-news com

Once again, a shopping centre wants to stretch out summer a little bit longer, even though the kids are back at school and the weather is cooling TheannualSummerStretchCommunityEventtakesplaceonSunday,Sept 17 at Garden City Shopping Centre.

For kids there will be a bouncy castle, art activities and face painting

For everyone to enjoy, there will be live music, a vintage market of collectibles, a putting contest and free refreshments.

The event takes place from 11 a m to 4 p m at the shopping centre located at Garden City and Blundell roads

For more information, go to www gardencityshoppingcentre com/newsevents.

City Board

In accordance with the provisions of Section 647 of the Local Government Act, the following properties with delinquent taxes will be offered for sale by public auction at the City of Richmond’s Council Chambers. The sale will commence at 10:00 a.m. on September 25, 2023 for all properties with delinquent taxes and interest outstanding at that time. Take notice that the purchaser of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the “Property Purchase Tax Act” on the fair market value of the property. The City makes no representation express or implied as to title or the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale Prospective purchasers are urged to research the properties to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value of the properties.

All bidders must:

1. Pre-register between 8:15–9:30 a.m. at City Hall.

2. Pay $180 non-refundable registration fee by debit card.

3. Provide a certified cheque or bank draft made out to the City of Richmond for the maximum amount

If a bidder was unsuccessful at the auction, the certified cheque will be returned to the bidder If a bidder was successful in purchasing a property or properties, the successful bid price(s) will be deducted.

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CITY OF RICHMOND NOTICE OF TAX SALE

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Terry Fox Run takes off from Garry Point this Sunday

MARIA RANTANEN mrantanen@richmond-news com

Over the years, the Terry Fox Run has become more personal for long-time volunteer Kishore Nair

More and more people he knows have been diagnosed with cancer

But that’s why he keeps volunteering to continue to help raise money for research into cancer

And,infact,Nair noted,cancer treatments seem to be improving, as told to him by friends who’ve undergone treatment

The annual Terry Fox Run will be held this Sunday at Garry Point Park

Nair has volunteered for more than 15 years with the logistics of the run, namely, using his expertise in radio communications

Nair is responsible for emergency radio communications at the run, and he can be seen on his bicycle during the event. For any medical issues, com-

munication is key, he noted Furthermore, as many people walk the route, organizers do a sweep of the course and follow the last participant back to the finish line, “thereby ensuring their safety and well-being,”

Nair explained

Volunteering with the run started as a way of “giving back to my community” Nair said

Over the years, he’s met many people who have been touched by cancer.

Some stories are happy ones with recovery and remission, while others are sadder stories

One long-time Richmond Terry Fox Run volunteer passed away a few years ago

Nair said he’s impressed by volunteers’ enthusiasm to fund-

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raise for cancer research.

“Cancer research brings hope there are so many new treatments and medications which can help and find cure benefitting everyone,” Nair said

The Richmond Terry Fox Run takes place at Garry Point Park. It begins at 10 a m on Sunday, Sept 17 Registration, for those who haven’t registered online in advance, starts at 9 a.m.

Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope in April 1980 He made it as far as Thunder Bay, but he had to stop as his cancer had come back

He passed away in June 1981

Since then, Terry Fox Runs, have been held in hundreds of cities and schools across Canada. The foundation has raised more than $850 million and has funded 1,300 cancer research projects

For information about the Terry Fox Foundation, go to TerryFox org Donation pledges to the Richmond run can be made at RunTerryFox ca/28850

ALAN CAMPBELL acampbell@richmond-news com

How good is your knowledge of Richmond?

The Richmond News has come up with four teasers this week to see how well you know your hometown.

Answers are below the questions so be careful not to read too far down

1. In 1929, the City of Vancouver purchased land located on Sea Island in Richmond to be used for aviation purposes, later to become YVR But prior to that, what city park was Richmond’s grass air strip?

2 The Richmond Olympic Oval hosted longtrack speed skating during the 2010 Olympics ButwhatLowerMainlandcitywasoriginallysupposed to host that sport for the Games?

3 The Canada Line is a popular mode of transportation in and out of Richmond But which year did it officially open? A: 2009; B: 2010; C: 2011; D: 2008

4 At the last count in 2022, how many places of worship were there on Richmond’s famous “Highway to Heaven” on No 5 Road? A: 10-15; B: 16-20; C: 21-25; D: 26-30

Answers:

1. Minoru Park.

2 Burnaby SFU was set to host the facility but Richmondofferedtocoverthecostsabove$60M

3. A: 2009

4 D: 26-30 (actual number is 26)

Kishore Nair has been volunteering with the Richmond Terry Fox Run for more than 15 years

Richmond businesses head to Shanghai expo

DAISY XIONG

DXiong@GlacierMedia ca

Around 30 B C businesses, including many from Richmond, are heading to Shanghai in November for the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE)

The expo is an annual event, hosted by the Chinese government, where the businesses hope to raise their profiles and secure new deals in the market while ChinaCanada relations remain cool

Representatives of the companies attendingtheCIIEthisyear includingRichmond-based Herbaland, Xypec Chemical and Sunnylife Health gathered at Lipont Place on No 3 Road on Friday

David Tan, CEO of Sunnylife Health, said he hopes to secure new deals and build connections in China and with exhibitors from other countries at the CIIE to increase his company’s competitiveness in a “very desirable market.”

“Frankly, the cost of doing business in China is very high no one would buy your products if you don’t do promotions and you need to invest a lot to have (a big effect),” said Tan, who revealed his com-

(From left) Brian Mclernon, Hong Yan and David Tan are among the business owners and representatives that will attend the sixth China International Import Expo

pany has seen a slight decline in sales to China over the past few years

“This has added costs to small and medium businesses. It’s a very competitive market and businesses in countries such as Australia and New Zealand are doing the same to fight for this market.”

Hong Yang, owner of CAC Naturals, said going to the event is a great way to grow reputation and trust from Chinese consumers, because the Chinese government is behind it

From left to right: Brandon Leung, Victor Lau, Queenie Chu (Kin’s Farm Market), Lisa Greczmiel (VP Conway Richmond), Kin Wah Leung (Kin’s Farm Market), Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Kin Hun Leung (Kin’s Farm Market)

Family grocery chain hits 40

VIKKI HUI vhui@richmond-news com

A chain selling fresh local produce has come a long way since its humble beginnings four decades ago

On Saturday, community members and local dignitaries gathered at Kin’s Farm Market in Richmond’s Blundell Centre to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Founded by Chie Yau Leung and Chie Wen Leung, the grocer started off as an eight-foot table at Granville Public Market in 1983

The Leungs emigrated from China in 1981 with their three children Kin Fun, Kin Wah and Kin Hun

They would later open the grocer’s first permanent location in Blundell Centre in 1987.

“MygrandparentsliterallycametoCanadawith

nothing but pocket change and lived in the attic of a house in the Hastings Sunrise community,” said grandson Victor Lau.

“They were extremely hard-working, diligent, and steadfast, working odd jobs at restaurants and as dishwashers while learning English at Vancouver Community College

“But it wasn’t until they visited Granville Island Public Market that their lives forever changed”

Now under its third generation of leadership with Lau at the helm, Kin’s has expanded to 23 stores throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and employs almost 300 people.

Kin’s received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2009 for business to consumers, and Kin Wah Leung was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 in recognition of his achievements

in Shanghai in November.

Three baseball teens win national gold

Sockeyes open season with 2 wins

STEVE ERICKSON Contributor

The Richmond Sockeyes’ season is off and running, with week one wrapping the way pre-season ended.

A convincing score of 8-2 over the visiting expansion Poco Trailblazers for the home opener at Minoru Arena was followedbya5-2winontheroadoverthe North Van Wolfpack

There is no question the “new look” Sockeyes are focused on putting a winning product on the ice for the fans in Richmond to be not only proud of, but also supportive of for all home games

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Three Richmond athletes can now call themselves national champions after winning a gold medal

Aldrich Lin, Lucas Yu and Jack Bello with the Bantam Delta Blue Jays baseball team represented B C in the Ray Carter Cup 15U Nationals in Laval, Que on Aug 27

Bantam Delta Blue Jays have won the winning title two years in a row.

The team in the BC Premier Baseball League consists of players in Grades 8 and 9 from Richmond, Ladner, Tsawwassen, North Delta and Vancouver.

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The home opener had many wondering what the Trailblazers would bring as the PJHL’s newest expansion club and from all indications, while they may have not got the start they wanted in this game, they’ll get better as the season progresses

It was ironic that Robbie Toor put a damper on the home opener, giving the visitors the early lead, only to have returningSockeyeJustinGranteventhe game at one just a minute or so later

Clearly the Sockeyes’ focus this season is to not only get the early lead but pepper the opposition tender and in

Richmond City Council wishes to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees/Boards/Commissions:

Persons interested in serving the community, in a volunteer capacity, on any of the below Advisory Bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a resume, to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office, no later than Friday, September 29, 2023 Applications open from August 28th–September 29th, 2023

• Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Advisory Committee on the Environment

• Aquatic Advisory Board

• Child Care Development Advisory Committee

• Economic Advisory Committee

• Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee

• Heritage Commission

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• Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee

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• Public Art Advisory Committee

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• Richmond Public Library Board

• Seniors Advisory Committee

• Sister City Advisory Committee

• YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Committee

• YVR Environmental Advisory Committee

this contest the Sockeyes outshot Poco by a 12-7 margin after 20 minutes

There is no question whatever was said between periods had the squad focused as they came out with more gusto than games last season, turning on the red light seven times, forcing Poco to change tenders 11:50 into the second

All goalies will tell you that it’s not a good thing to get scored on with the first shot on goal and in this case it was Sean Van Bergen who replaced Wimur Mikhashin, only to have the first shot slip past him

In fairness to Bergen there were five in front of him but, regardless, it took

only 29 seconds for Richmond’s Bryce Strandt to get his first of the season, giving the Sockeyes a 5-1 lead

The second ended as they held an 8-1 lead while hammering 38 shots on goal through 40 minutes that saw a letdown 21 seconds in the final frame when Poco’s Linden Stoerbo rounded out the scoring for the visitors.

Final shots in the contest saw Richmond outshoot Poco by a 64-27 tally, managing six minors while the visitors were tagged with four, all of which were minor penalties

Gamestarinthehomeopenerwasreturning Callum Lind who finished with one goal and a pair of assists

Next,theteamtravelledtoNorthVancouver taking on the Wolfpack. They continued where they left off, getting the early lead 5:23 in as Tanner Milne followed by Grant’s second on the PP, while Soares got his first as they took a 3-0 lead to the room after 20 minutes

The second period saw the teams trade goals, as they did the third, with the Sockeyes finishing with a 5-2 win

Next home game is this Thursday, Sept 14 against the Grandview Steelers with a 7 p.m. faceoff at Minoru Arena.

Application forms can be obtained on the City website at www richmond ca/advisory or by phone 604-276-4007

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The Richmond Sockeyes beat Poco, then North Vancouver

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Left to right: Aldrich Lin, Lucas Yu and Jack Bello

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LEANEY, Anna (Anne) July 3, 1934 - August 8, 2023

It is wth deepest sorrow that our famly announces the sudden but peaceful passng of our grandma, mom, sster, aunt, friend and neghbour Anne is predeceased by her parents, brothers Dugald and Alan and her beloved husband John (Jack) Leaney She is survved by her dear sister Nancy, daughter Alson (Miford), son Brad (Myrna) and her treasured grandchldren Kaitlyn and Braden and many specal extended famiy members and friends

Anne’s memorial service and ceebratory tea wil be held at South Arm United Church (11051 No 3 Rd) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm In ieu of flowers, donations can be made to South Arm United Church or BC Children’s Hosptal Foundation

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