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Empathy and van attacks Eve Edmonds RICHMOND NEWS
The image on our front page of an infant and a blind girl reaching out to touch one another speaks to the power of connection and the beauty of communication. One lacks sight, the other lacks language, yet the two speak through gentle curiosity.
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Baby Natalie, as you’ll read on page 24, is the “rock star” of a Roots of Empathy class held at Walter Lee elementary school. Every month, Natalie, who’s now nine month old, shows up with her mother and a Roots of Empathy instructor to “teach” the Grade 1 students simply by doing what babies do – gurgle, laugh, cry, fuss, stare. Last week, she elicited an audible gasp from her students by crawling across the mat for the first time. Throughout the visit, the instructor asks the students to observe and make assessments as to what the baby may be thinking or feeling. The class is also watching the mother’s behaviour and seeing how she picks up cues from her child. The hope, and there is evidence to support it, is that the program will set children on the road to becoming empathetic and emotionally aware individuals. I was reading Alan Campbell’s story and swooning over our adorable front page photo just before heading to the gym, where I climbed onto the stairmaster -- ugh – and plugged my earphones into the Live TV. That’s when I saw the “breaking news.” Stations were reporting the deadly van rampage in Toronto. Talk about a mind shift -- from an image of engendering empathy in children to one of bodies strewn (albeit covered in tarps) along a familiar street in Canada’s largest city. Granted, it’s too early to know just what happened and why, but what we do know is a new word – “incel.”
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Incel, if you haven’t heard yet, stands for “involuntarily celibate.” It began as a kind of online lonely hearts club but has morphed into a community of violent misogynists (mainly heterosexual males) who seek revenge for the fact women have rebuffed them. It appears the suspect in the van attack was involved in this group. As I walked back from the gym, I despaired at the thought of how much time and attention it takes to build a kind, caring society (empathy classes and the rest) and how quickly it can be blown apart. One renegade van careening through pedestrians has the power to mow down any sense of civility. Or does it? Just 24 hours after that horrific attack, Torontonians were back on that same street, laying wreaths, lighting candles, reclaiming the heart of their city. Perhaps kindness and compassion are not so fragile after all.
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I agree the new regulations should include e-cigarette vapour and marijuana, especially because if marijuana is on its way to being legalized, it should be included in all smoking regulations. I don’t necessarily agree it needs to be nine metres; it should be more specific to what type of doorway.
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TMH debate continues to rage Who’s ruining the neighbourhood? Children and seniors Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Re: “I don’t want homeless ruining neighbourhood,” Letters, April 19. I was horrified to see that someone would actually write: “It’s not fair to ruin it (the city) for a few homeless to spoil.” I personally do not want people with this attitude to spoil our city. It’s certainly not fair that anyone has to experience homelessness. Sometimes people do not have housing due to factors beyond their control. Also, in Richmond at this time, rental housing is either far too expensive for anyone on income assistance or non-existent. The writer also has her facts wrong. I checked with city staff who advised me that the staff at 7300 Elmbridge Way will not be security guards. They will be support staff who are there to assist the residents, not because of expected security issues. Also, the event at Brighouse Library was arranged as an information session, not to sign a petition against the building of modular housing. In my work as a volunteer at St. Alban’s Church, I have come to know several people who are experiencing homelessness. They are people like you and me who are experiencing unfortunate circumstances, not people to be feared and shunned. I would welcome them as my neighbours and know that others in Richmond have the compassion to do the same.
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A letter about temporary modular housing in the April 19 issue of the Richmond News made the erroneous assertion that there will be two security guards employed at the proposed housing project at 7300 Elmbridge. In fact, the role of the two on-site staff, who will be there 24/7, is to provide supportive services for the residents and manage the building. Staff will be further supported by a manager, who will be onsite Monday-Friday, in addition to various other staff that will be providing on-site services to the tenants.
Re: “I don’t want homeless ruining neighbourhood,” Letters, April 19. I was horrified to read the missive from Cecilia James on April 19. What a lack of empathy for these disadvantaged people. I don’t assume it will be all problem-free, but Ms. James fails
to realize that once these “homeless” people are housed, they are no longer homeless and that will solve problems. She notes that it’s a “high-end” neighbourhood and condos go for one million. How nice some people can pay that.
Shona Miller
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Dear Editor, Re: “I don’t want homeless ruining neighbourhood” Letters, April 19. According to Cecilia James, “there are other areas these homeless can be relocated.” Where would she suggest this housing be put? It doesn’t matter where the city locates a homeless shelter, the protests regarding the location will be there. An emergency shelter on Horseshoe Way was not welcomed because the owner of a nearby gym said crime will increase and risk the safety of the children who attend his gym, even though the RCMP detachment is right across the street. Where are the homeless supposed to go when they obviously have nothing. Not all homeless people are into drugs, alcohol etc.
Dear editor, Re: “I don’t want homeless ruining neighbourhood,” Letters, April 19. I don’t want people with attitudes like Cecilia James ruining my neighbourhood. Where and when can I sign a petition?
Jordana Frost RICHMOND
These are people without shelter (yes, they are “people”, not “these homeless”) and they deserve society’s help, the community’s help. There’s always going to be a NIMBY attitude, whether in Richmond, Vancouver or anywhere else in a community. Whether the developers of the area knew about this proposed location, you would have to look at the OCP before the Oval was built to see if it was proposed. But communities change, and now there is a need for the homeless housing. People complain if there is a homeless person on their street and they complain if there is a shelter on their street. You can’t have it both ways!
Wendy Hayer RICHMOND
are vulnerable too Dear Editor, I was very honored to have participated in the Temporary Modular Housing forum hosted by the municipal government on April 20. After the forum, I feel it is very necessary to express some of my thoughts. First of all, I was puzzled. I thought I was discussing the TMH project, but city staff spent a long time explaining affordable housing and showed us a Storeys (subsidized housing development) video, which took about 20 minutes. This was an entirely irresponsible attitude. Next, through questions and answers, BC Housing made it clear some TMH tenants may have criminal records or mental health or addiction issues, and the selections of tenants will be made based on BC Housing’s Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT.) This makes residents like us very uneasy; there is no clear procedure for the public to know. In the absence of strict measures and supporting support, such a group of people will be put into the TMH surrounded by 12 kin-
dergartens, one elementary school, one central park, one senior center, swimming center, playground and soccer field. I, and many other residents, feel it is extremely irresponsible to our community — a kind of neglect and infringement. When we asked how to prevent the situation being tracked or brutally abused, Raincity told us that if there was a similar situation, the staff would find him as soon as possible and expel him according to the “good neighbour agreement.” So we want to know, what about the injured person? How does the attitude of problem-solving convince us that TMH will not mess up to our community? Who is responsible for the damage caused? As a result, before getting more detailed and transparent commitments and writing in paper, please show mercy to our community, our seniors, our women, our children who also are the most vulnerable people, say NO to TMH.
Kate Liu RICHMOND
School district needs to step up Dear Editor, Re: “We are not detectives: Richmond school board,” News, April 19. I always find reporter Daisy Xiong’s articles to be well-researched and well-written; she’s a valuable addition to the Richmond News reporter staff! In the April 19 issue, she was referencing a letter by Leanne
Williams in an earlier publication concerning the likelihood that false documentation for cross-catchment admissions is contributing to problems throughout Richmond schools. I was very disappointed by the response of Board of Education chair, Mr. Eric Yung, whose defensive remark about the Board not being a detective service gave off a strong whiff of that fa-
mous excuse: “It’s not in (our) job description.” Richmond has an environment of ever-more frequently revealed activities by increasing numbers of scofflaws and loophole exploiters, who have no intention of practicing good citizenship here, and thumb their noses at those who do. With the wide variety of depressingly nefarious agendas
being carried out in our city, I would hope that every Richmond School District employee has a heightened awareness of the potential for dishonesty by registrants, and will demonstrate initiative by being more vigilent about preventing hardship being inflicted on parents and students who play by the rules.
Lynne Davis
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City employee rescues No. 1 Road house has elderly couple from scam explosive disturbances Mounties and the city are concerned there may be others who have been targeted in the community.
Alyse Kotyk RICHMOND NEWS
“We only know of this one incident at this time,” said city spokesperson Ted Townsend.
A recent property tax scam targeting an elderly Richmond couple has prompted a warning from the city.
“But it is similar to the Revenue Canada fraud that is happening across the country where people are posing as Revenue Canada employees and harassing individuals,” he added.
Last Thursday, a City of Richmond employee encountered an elderly couple in distress outside city hall, according to a city press release. It is stated that the couple told the employee they received a call from the city saying they owed property taxes and would be arrested by the RCMP unless they brought a cash payment immediately to the city hall parking lot.
The city typically only contacts property owners regarding utility tax notices quarterly and in late May by mail, either online or through Canada Post. The city will only follow up with property owners who have unpaid taxes and are at risk of having their property put
The city employee informed the couple that this was a scam. However, Richmond
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up for auction. All interaction would occur inside city hall, not outside or off-site. City staff will never request cash, crypto currency or gift cards as payment. Cpl. Dennis Hwang told the Richmond News that, in these situations, it’s important for residents to pay attention to what the end result or threat is. “If anybody asks you to pay to make a problem, go away; it’s a scam,” he said. “People have a real problem, if it’s a phone scam, hanging up the phone. Just hang up the phone.” If you believe that you may be a victim of fraud or have provided your personal information by mistake, contact the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.
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On Friday afternoon police in Richmond were back at a house on No. 1 Road where an apparent explosion occurred in January. This time, Richmond RCMP were handling a domestic disturbance. Shortly before 1 p.m. Friday officers from the Delta Watch crew responded to a residence in the 8000 block of No. 1 Road after it was reported there was a distraught male allegedly armed with a baseball bat, said Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang.
Police arrested a man Friday on No. 1 Rd. Submitted
“Occupants were evacuated from the residence while officers searched for the suspect. The suspect was located in a closet by police and was arrested without incident. No one was reportedly injured by the suspect though some property damage was observed,” said Hwang, via email.
It was in January when several residents reported an explosion at the same house. Damage was discovered that was “consistent with the detonation of an improvised explosive device,” according to police.
The suspect, a 39-year old male, was arrested for breach of peace and transported to the detachment. He is known to police, said Hwang, who did not note any charges.
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No one was reportedly injured and the occupants of the home in question were cooperative with police, said Hwang at the time.
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Richmond Hospital is, in many ways, ground zero in the fight against a worrisome rising rate of C-section births across Canada. New, national childbirth data released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) show a 5.6 per cent increase in C-section births over the past decade. The national average is now about 28 per cent but in B.C. it is roughly 35 per cent. At Richmond Hospital, however, the rate is 30 per cent, which is one of the lowest among health regions in the province. The hospital’s former head of obstetrics and long-time, Richmond-based OBGYN Dr. Brenda Wagner notes while C-sections serve a valuable purpose, some are unwarranted. Prior to her 2001 arrival at the hospital, Richmond had the highest C-section rate in the province. That distinction has been flipped on its head, even with a high rate of immigrant and foreign non-first-time mothers, who are more prone to C-sections. “It was really a multi-disciplinary effort on the part of our leadership team. We had dedicated nurses, doctors, myself, who
“With C-sections, moms think it’s an easy choice,” said Wagner.
vention which can lead to the labour process going “off track” with delays or complications.
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However, C-sections increase a mother’s mortality rate (very low rate to begin with) and increase the risk of post-surgery complications and the need for hysterectomies.
“We have one of the best maternity teams, and it is that that’s getting our numbers down,” said Wagner.
“And we know there are good things for babies born vaginally,” such as a baby being exposed to a special bacteria that lends to easier breast feeding. Wagner said Richmond’s C-section rate for first-time moms is 15 per cent — “that’s good!”
Wagner hypothesizes that the overall rise in C-sections Dr. Brenda Wagner credits the Richmond Hospiis contributed to tal team for encouraging vaginal births. VCH photo demographics but also an increased worked to start a culture of change and there lack of knowledge of childbirth. have been a ton of people who have contribOver time “the population is changing, age uted along the way,” said Wagner, who now sits on the Perinatal Services B.C. Steering changing, weight is changing. Then there’s the knowledge factor. Women don’t attend Committee. other people’s births. There isn’t as much The hospital has taken measures to make a sharing of birth in the community, say as childbirth as natural and comfortable a pro- there was from 50 years ago,” said Wagner, cess as possible, said Wagner. Part of that noting television drama can skew percepmay be administering a bit of tough love by tions as well. not admitting women as soon as they may So, “women now have different expectalike — and sending them home to relax tions,” she said. more. Also on the rise, according to CIHI, is use When a woman is admitted too early, Wagner said, there tends to be more inter- of epidurals.
However she questions if the overall rate can go down much further because many non-first-time moms are immigrants or foreigners, who have given birth outside of Canada where C-section rates are higher — particularly in Asia and especially China, the source of the vast majority (65 per cent) of new immigrants in Richmond, as well as the source of non-residents visiting to give birth. “[Partly] because of the one-child policy [in China], C-section rates were high,” said Wagner. And about 70 per cent of moms who gave birth by C-section the first time, elect or require surgery when they deliver again, said Wagner.
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Dear Constituents, Recently, our Richmond community was thrilled to learn that the new Acute Care Tower at Richmond Hospital will be proceeding. I was proud to ask former B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake to tour the hospital in 2014 right after Richmond Hospital Foundation approached me with this urgent need. Concept planning began in 2016, and our former government announced that business plans could begin last fall. After almost a year of raising the issue in the House during Budget Estimates debates and submitting petitions on behalf of my constituents, the current government has finally approved the concept plan. A huge thanks to Richmond residents, businesses, media and community leaders for the tremendous team effort behind this important cause. I will continue to hold the government’s feet to the fire to ensure the project is advanced and completed as quickly as possible. We are about halfway through the spring Legislative session, and our BC Liberal caucus team continues to raise the growing concerns around the government’s new tax policies. Increases to personal, corporate and carbon taxes as well as the new Employer Health Tax have residents, businesses and even non-profit organizations very worried. I’m proud to stand up on your behalf to fight these tax increases. As always, your input on these taxes or any other issues of concern are welcome. Please stop by our constituency office, call or email me anytime.
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Teresa Wat MLA for Richmond North Centre
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Coun. Chak Au expressed the City of Richmond’s concerns about recreational marijuana regulations to the federal government at a recent panel in Ottawa. The series of panels named “Social Affairs, Science and Technology” was hosted by the Senate Committees Directorate, which invites councillors and staff from cities across the country to provide input on national issues to senators. Au was the only councillor in B.C. invited to discuss Bill C-45, which passed a second reading March 22, 2018. Au was joined by representatives from Calgary, Waterloo, Halifax and Montreal.
Au also visited a number of senators the day before the panel discussion to give his opinion on the issue.
don’t want to criminalize young people who accidentally have a small amount of marijuana,” said Au.
“I made the point that municipal governments will be impacted the most if the bill is implemented, however we are the least consulted so far. I think the senators were quite alarmed to hear that,” said Au.
“But it’s so confusing because by allowing that in the law, basically you send out the wrong message, saying that it’s okay for you to possess up to five grams, which equals 15 joints.
He added that the only formal consultation made by the provincial government has been through the Health Canada survey sent out last November, which was “very little, very late.” Au pointed out that some of the City of Richmond’s main concerns with the bill are regarding home cultivation and the fact minors between ages 12 and 18 can possess up to five grams of cannabis. “I understand their reasons for doing that because they
“So the city has taken the position that we are opposed to any possession of marijuana under the age of 18.” Au said representatives from the other cities also expressed their worries about rushing into cannabis legalization. “I don’t hear any city saying they are ready to legalize marijuana,” said Au. “Some of them have said, ‘if you make me do it, I would do it.’ But there is also a condition:
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“At this stage, it is very unlikely the bill will be defeated, but there is still a chance that there can be amendments to it,” he said.
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Meanwhile, city council has agreed to include cannabis, as well as vapour products of all types and ecigarettes to the definition of “smoke” or “smoking” in its public health and safety bylaw. The amended regulations will come into effect on May 1. The city will also increase its no-smoking buffer from the current six metres to nine in some public areas, including an enclosed or
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Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989 Chak Au with Senator Victor Oh before the panel discussing Bill C-45 hosted by the Senate in Ottawa. Photo submitted partially enclosed transit or taxi shelters, transit signs or posts, customer
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Richmond City Council has approved new regulations that will further limit smoking and vaping in public spaces and around City properties. Effective May 1, 2018, new regulations in Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989 will include:
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The new regulations support the recommendations of local health authorities to improve the current level of public health protection in the community. The regulations will also increase protection of public spaces and infrastructure from the threat of smoking-related fires. For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/cityhall/bylaws. Support for British Columbia residents who want to quit smoking is provided 24 hours a day, free-of-charge through QuitNow. Call 1-877-455-2233 or visit www.quitnow.ca to learn more. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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However, other workers’ advocate groups want the piece work system abolished, citing long work hours, poor housing and few to no workers’ rights as some of the conditions fruit pickers face.
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“While we enjoy fresh fruit this season, the hard-working fruit pickers will not enjoy a raise,” said Trish Garner, community organizer of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition in a press release. “Pickers earning the lowest wages are predominantly women of colour, and the (Fair Wages Commission) itself quotes a former ministry employee who says, ‘it is hard to see farm worker piece rates as anything other than racist and abusive.’ This must end and we expect the government to do this investigation quickly and with the workers themselves.” For Zylmans, who does pay by piece rates for his workers picking strawberries, the bigger issue is incentivizing them to work well. “We don’t penny pinch. I’m looking for quality work because I want my strawberries picked well,” he said. “We want to pass on a good quality fruit to the public.” Zylmans also pointed out that raising minimum wage often requires increasing
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“Everyone up the pay scale wants the same incremental increase,” he said, adding that the cost of living is rising as a whole. “What did you buy in the last two weeks that was cheaper than you bought last year?” While the other industries with alternate minimum wages will see their increases this June, Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said the government extended the farm work transition period to January 2019 in order to balance the needs of workers and the agriculture industry. “This is a critical industry for B.C. and we want to make sure any changes made help give it the strong, sustainable future it deserves,” said Popham in a press release. “We believe everyone who contributes to this industry should have their say as we move toward making wages fair and life more affordable for farm workers.”
The Richmond Arts Awards recognizes the artistic achievements and contributions to the arts community by city residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. The winners of each category will be announced on May 15, 2018.
ARTISTIC INNOVATION Fuwei Gao Joel Baziuk Kerri-Jo Stewart
ARTS EDUCATION Judy-Ann McCarthy Patricia Rolston Ted Hesketh
Zylmans said while this raise was no surprise, he hopes the public understands the ripple effects of these changes. “Is this good for society that minimum wages are going up? Probably,” he said. “But it’s not all one-sided. Your costs are going to go up.”
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grew up playing Russian instruments and are also part of the Russian Community Centre’s (RCC) famous Balalaika Folk Orchestra. Suffice to say, it’ll be a proud moment for LozovskyBurns when she conducts the orchestra’s 50th anniversary
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2018 finalists You’re the best! announced for Arts Awards Time is fast running out to tell us what and who your favourite things in Richmond are.
Whether it be your favourite hair salon, clothing store, cafe, fitness centre or restaurant, the Richmond News is once again compiling its “Best of Richmond” special section. But you only have until Monday,
April 30 to decide.
After that, we will be awarding the prized “Best of Richmond” certificates to the businesses who top the polls in various categories.
To vote for your favourite, go online before April 30 to Richmond-News. com/Best-Of-Richmond to cast a ballot.
‘Mr. Tony’ (Tony Bowden), right, received the 2017 award for Arts Education from Mayor Malcom Brodie. After receiving 86 applications, the City of Richmond announced its 18 finalists for the 2018 Richmond Arts Awards. At a ceremony hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie on May 15, winners from six categories will be announced. The finalists have been chosen for how they reflect Richmond’s vibrant cultural scene. Rising stars and emerging talent are also recognized through the awards. The arts awards were established to recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts made by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders. The finalists from each category are:
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2018 marks the 4th annual celebration of International Dance Day in Richmond, B.C.! Join the celebration with free multicultural workshops and performances. No tickets or registration required, all are welcome.
Free tax clinic at Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch): 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. With the tax season officially open, the Richmond Public Library and Family Christian Fellowship are offering free income tax clinics for low income families. To qualify for this free service, individuals must have a maximum income of $30,000 and a couple must have a maximum income of $40,000 plus $2,500 per child. Sessions
are 45 minutes per person and couples must sign up for one time slot each. To register, call 604-231-6413.
Richmond Gem and Mineral Society’s Annual Show: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society (RGMS) at their annual show at the Richmond Cultural Center, 7700 Minoru Gate in both the Performance Hall and the Atrium. The Richmond Gem & Mineral Society has chosen “Images in Stone” as their show theme this year to highlight this wonderful aspect of the hobby, and invites everyone to stop by and see the club cases, vendors, and have a little fun at the games and auction too. Admission is by donation.
Sunday, April 29 Hawk and Owl Show at Richmond Nature Park: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get up close to breath-taking birds of prey. Visit the Richmond Nature Park at 11851 Westminster Highway, at No. 5 Rd. for a unique opportunity to see and learn about these elusive creatures. The Hawk and Owl Show is presented by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (O.W.L.), an organisation that rehabilitates injured or orphaned birds of prey. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
Join us and learn the steps we are taking to protect and enhance our Riparian Management Areas Watercourses in Richmond’s Riparian Management Areas (RMA) network support fish and wildlife, and provide corridor connections between sites in the ecological network. Riparian setbacks are a transition zone between the water and land (aquatic and terrestrial environments) that help stabilize banks, manage stormwater runoff and support the form and function of Richmond’s open drainage network. RMA setbacks, established in 2006 will soon be added to the City’s zoning bylaw in accordance with the Provincial Riparian Area Regulation. This zoning bylaw update is procedural in nature and does not introduce any additional land development requirements at this time. Join us and learn the steps the City of Richmond is taking to work with landowners and residents on stewardship of our RMA network. The City invites all residents to informational open houses to learn about these updates:
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Drop in to an Open House Monday, May 7, 2018 5:00–8:00 p.m. drop in, with presentations at 5:30 & 6:30 p.m. Richmond Cultural Center | Atrium 7700 Minoru Gate Thursday, May 10, 2018 4:00–7:00 p.m. drop in, with presentations at 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. East Richmond Community Hall | Main Hall 12360 Cambie Road
For more information: Visit: www.richmond.ca/sustainability/ environment/rar Phone: 604 276 4230 Email: karmour@richmond.ca
Last year, 51 B.C. workers died as a result of a construction-related incident. Now 51 families mourn. Let’s make our workplaces healthy and safe. Saturday, April 28 For more information about ceremonies in your area, visit dayofmourning.bc.ca
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If you’re a fan of all things Star Wars and can’t get enough Krispy Kreme doughnuts, then an event next Friday is the place to be. To mark the cult following of May the Fourth parties around the world, the Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is hosting its own Star Wars-themed May the Fourth Be With You fundraiser, complete with Krispy Kremes. RCD is hosting the event on Friday, May 4, rain or shine, in its parking lot on No. 3 and
As well as the famed doughnuts, RCD is putting on door prizes and will have burgers and refreshments for sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are also “rumours” that RCD could be planning a special item on the menu — a burger inside a Krispy Kreme doughnut, dubbed a “Death Star Doughnut.” You can pre-order your doughnuts ($12 per dozen original glazed) up to and including Monday, April 30 from RCD’s website at RCDrichmond.org.
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But it’s an unfortunate circumstance lying beneath the veneer of the group’s civility that pulls them together and bonds them in a way few community clubs can. Hailing from different social and ethnic backgrounds, all nine of them are connected for life by the fact their spouses were diagnosed with various stages of Alzheimer’s. And all but three of them — in the nine years they’ve been meeting outside of their Alzheimer’s support group — have lost their partners to the debilitating cognitive disease dubbed “the long goodbye.” It hasn’t, however, stopped the ladies from getting together every week. On the contrary, it has actually made them stronger. “When you connect with people, it doesn’t matter the hardship you’re going through, it brings you close together,” said Springgay, whose husband, Bryan, was diagnosed more than 10 years ago in his early 60s with what’s called “early onset” Alzheimer’s. “We don’t infringe on each other, but we are there for each other and we don’t dwell on the gloom and doom. It is what it is and sometimes there’s very little we can do. “It’s not like a support group where things are analyzed, we just meet and talk about what we want to talk about. “You can’t put a price on knowing that you’re not alone. And if you look at our group, we are very diverse in our backgrounds and, ironically, without Alzheimer’s, it’s unlikely we would ever meet. “I guess it was mean to be. It is beautiful, but we don’t hang around each other’s doors. We do help each other with the stage of the journey we’re on. “Over the years, we’ve invested emotionally in each other and people share what they want to share. It’s the
best thing that’s happened to us.” On Sunday, May 6, most of the coffee group will gather at Thompson Community Centre at 10 a.m. for the annual 5K, Investors Group Walk for Alzheimer’s, where Bryan is this year’s honoree for the Richmond and Delta region. Bryan, 71, is in a wheelchair and won’t be able to make it to the walk, said his wife, who will be taking part on his behalf. Before his diagnosis, Bryan lived a life of adventure, climbing ancient ruins and visiting plantations in farflung places. He and his wife lugged photography equipment to pagoda peaks in Myanmar in time for sunset, toured Guatemala with a toddler in tow and danced on the streets of Trinidad and Tobago at Carnival. He spent 35 years in the federal government, rising through the ranks as a Canadian Foreign Service Officer, meeting and marrying Laileen in New Delhi and raising their two children in cities around the world. With the walk in mind, Laileen is encouraging anyone living with the effects of Alzheimer’s to seriously consider coming out on the day and/or connect with local Alzheimer’s societies so they realize they’re not alone. “Alzheimer’s does isolate you,” said Laileen, who wants to break the stigma of Alzheimer’s through dialogue.
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Barbara Tinson elected Chamber chair When Barbara Tinson was elected as chair of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s Annual General Meeting on April 4, it wasn’t an entirely new experience for her. Tinson, business centre manager at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) since 2010, last held the volunteer chair role from 2006-2008. But she doesn’t think this term will be a replication of her last experience. “We have a very different Chamber than we did before,” Tinson explains. “Even the staff is very different. Before, a few of us on the board were drafting our press releases and developing policy. I think the number and sophistication of the staff is noticeably better.” On the evening of the Annual General Meeting, Tinson spoke to the membership about leading with policy. A self-described ‘policy wonk’, prior to assuming the position of chair, Tinson cochaired the Policy & Advocacy Committee. “To me, policy really is the driving force of the Chamber,” she says. “There are a lot of issues that are in front of us right now and when we look at what’s going on in Richmond, there are some big concerns looming that I think are going to preoccupy the business community, and therefore our policies. Transportation and
housing are certainly going to be in front of us and I think our leadership needs to focus on the most effective tactics to benefit our community. We can create real value through policy. Politicians know that the Chamber is apolitical, so they’re always interested in hearing what our members have to say because they know we don’t have a political agenda.” At BDC, Barbara focuses on the success of entrepreneurs and works as a champion of women in business. She sees this expertise influencing her leadership at the Chamber. “One of my goals for this year is to start a Women’s Leadership Circle. I would very much like to strike a committee on Women in Leadership within the Chamber, write a mandate, and develop a whole level of activities that address women in entrepreneurship and their specific needs. Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Surrey Board of Trade – they all have very successful programming that addresses the needs of women in business. It’s our turn for sure. We’ve already started some of that work with the Women in Leadership Luncheon and now it’s time to expand. I think we can engage our membership in a whole different way if we put some focus on women.” Tinson’s other legacy priority is to move the Chamber into a permanent location. “If we have our
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Richmond’s newest “non-profit, social enterprise” café is heading into its first summer with an eye on expanding its catering business. Storeys Café, located at 8080 Anderson Road near Richmond City Hall, launched last September. The café seats about two dozen people and is tucked beneath the 129 unit, 15-storey tower that houses folks from non-profit groups Turning Point, S.U.C.C.E.S.S, Tikva Housing, Coast Mental Health and Pathways Clubhouse. The café operates as a non-profit whose goal is to assist recovering addicts staying at Storeys. Café operator, Turning Point, hopes to offer job training at the café to two people, at one time, who live in the Storeys building, which houses people with vulnerabilities, such as poverty, addiction, mental health problems and abuse. It has already helped two recovering addicts gain employment elsewhere on their road to recovery, according to Brenda Plant, executive director of Turning Point. “We know that a big part of the success in recovering from addictions is to get reengaged in the community and get employment skills. So we wanted a space where our clients, who are living in Storeys and participating in our comprehensive aftercare program, would get hands-on employment skills,” said Plant. But more is expected from the café, which is quickly gaining a foothold in the local market, especially with non-profit workers at Storeys and bureaucrats at city hall (even city councillors are using the café for meetings).
Meanwhile, Plant is eyeballing a few nearby developments to target construction workers as potential customers. Plant’s sister Marnie Plant is Turning Point’s special projects manager who hopes to launch a successful catering service out of the cafe. “People have shown a lot of excitement around the catering. The cooking here has been great and we’ve put together a new menu for catering,” said Marnie. The target clientele is small businesses and organizations hosting community events. The menu is no frills, simple and healthy. It includes sandwiches ($8 each) and salads ($5) plus desserts ($2) and simple beverages. For example, there’s the vegetarian (chickpea avocado hummus with pesto, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and Swiss cheese) and turkey club sandwiches that can be served with a beet and arugula salad and a lemon square. By having clients work at the café it is hoped they can re-engage with the community — a vital process in the road to recovery, according to Turning Point’s model. “If you can keep someone engaged for five years in (social) services at some level, the success rate goes up exponentially. Our units here are meant for people who will be here for two to three years with the idea that they would transition into (subsidized) housing, if they aren’t ready for market housing,” said Brenda. Presently, 10 Turning Point clients pay about $750 in rent each at Storeys, which is a considerable sum given their situation. Such a rate is only feasible for a small number of clients at Turning Point, which operates a number of recovery houses in the Lower Mainland, including two in Richmond (aside from Storeys). Brenda said
Marnie Plant, left, and Brenda Plant, right, are sisters who have developed a social enterprise cafe where profits are to be diverted to subsidized housing for recovering addicts at Turning Point. Graeme Wood photo with a profitable catering business, the society could subsidize the units to closer to welfare rates ($375). Marnie also wants to use some profits for back-to-work and volunteer programs. Ironically, the success at Storeys for Turning Point comes from a failure to get a new recovery house on Ash Street about 12 years ago. Met with neighbourhood opposition, Turning Point packed up its rezoning application and looked elsewhere. Brenda said it led to the unique, five non-profit society agreement at Storeys. Symbolic of the years of political wran-
gling Storeys took to develop, Brenda has framed a number of bureaucratic reports in the café. “Storeys is evidence that you can have an affordable housing development for some of the most vulnerable citizens across the street from city hall and there’s no increased risk for property crime or anything going on. That’s not to say there haven’t been police calls. …However calls to Storeys have gone down exponentially since opening,” she said. Brenda noted developments such as temporary modular housing on Elmbridge Way should provide similar benefits.
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Chan believes that one of the hottest trends right now is Blockchain, a software platform for digital assets. The conference will illustrate the technology behind it and its latest applications. “Most of the old systems are centralized. For instance, all transactions going through the bank are within a centralized system. Someone can hack the system and steal all your private data,” said Chan. However, Blockchain is a spot-to-spot network platform on which the data travels directly between the two parties involved, he explained. “So there is no centralized place where we store all the data; all transactions go through multiple systems. Even if someone hacks one system, they can only get one copy of data. So it’s safer that way,” said Chan. Blockchain technology is now being applied in multiple areas, including money transactions, medical systems and insurance claims that require information sharing, according to Chan. Apart from this, the conference will also cover trends in AI, VR, e-sports, fintech, mobile apps and recreational marijuana, which Chan believes are emerging tech trends to watch in 2018.
“Many medical cannabis facilities are getting ready to expand to the recreational marijuana business – this will be the next booming industry,” said Chan. However, though investing in new ideas and innovations can yeild high returns, they also come with high risks, he added. “When you invest in something early on that is fairly new, and you don’t study diligently the company’s background, management and how they operate, you might lose your money,” said Chan. “The whole point of the conference is for investors to learn the pros and cons of companies and industries and seek advice from others before they actually invest. In the end, it’s the investors that make the decisions.” There will be a special section for local start-up companies who haven’t made it to the stock market to pitch their ideas on the stage in the hope of attracting some investment from the audience. The conference will take place in both English and Mandarin at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel. Admission is free, and registration is required on the conference website.
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ome might say Jerry Li is an overachiever of sorts. By the time he’d reached his mid 20s, he was already a successful lawyer in Shanghai. Today, he’s the founding owner of the Dolar Shop Hot Pot franchise, which has received Best Restaurant accolades in China. Li is also an avid Iron Man competitor, to boot. Since Dolar Shop Hot Pot’s first location opened in Shanghai in 2004, the company has grown to include 52 locations in China and three in the U.S., with one location soon to come in Australia. And lucky Richmond residents can experience its first Canadian location, which opened at Lansdowne Centre in 2017. For those unfamiliar with the concept, hotpot dining involves ordering a choice of savoury broth and a selection of fresh and usually raw ingredients, which diners cook in the broth, then dip into their choice of sauce. This fun and interactive dining concept has long been popular in Asia and is quickly growing in popularity in the West. Unlike regular hotpot, where a group shares one or maybe two large pots, Dolar Shop Hot Pot is known for offering individual pots, which ensure all diners eat exactly what they want.
One of the restaurant’s most popular menu items is the Individual Seafood Hotpot. Shrimp Pâté and fresh Wagyu Beef are also a hit, but the most important element in the hotpot experience is the soup base, which is made from scratch using ingredients of the highest quality. The base is so important, in fact, that hotpot chef Jack Zhao, who has been with Dolar Shop Hot pot for 10 years, was brought all the way from China to work at the Lansdowne Centre restaurant. He is one of the only people in the world entrusted with the secret recipes for the restaurant’s exclusive sauces and soup bases. Lucy, the restaurant’s director, shares Mr. Li’s passion for introducing the traditional flavours of her homeland cuisine to people all over the world. The Lansdowne location has been a draw for such Asian celebrities as Na Ying (the famous Chinese pop-singer) when she was in town to perform at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in April 2018, local VIPs and of course, hungry diners from all over the lower mainland. Dolar Shop Hot Pot, 720-5300 No 3 Rd, Richmond, 604-370-7077.
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Rock star baby captivates kids Natalie wows Grade 1 class with her monthly Roots of Empathy visits ursting with excitement and bubbling with anticipation, the Grade 1 students at Walter Lee elementary wait impatiently for the star of the show to enter their circle.
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However, it’s not Santa Claus, Mickey Mouse or even Richmond’s own Charlotte Diamond that’s about to make a big entrance. Within seconds, the main attraction, in the arms of her mom, Sarah Hudson, crosses the threshold into the classroom and a hush descends over a now captivated audience. Baby Natalie – who’s not even been on the planet for nine months – is in the house and is taking it by storm in her “pretty in pink” headband and zebra-striped pants. A few moments later, to the tune of the class’ “welcome baby” anthem, Natalie is doing the royal rounds, meeting and greeting each and every student with her customary smile and wide-eyed stare. It’s all part of her monthly visit to teacher Wendy James’ class, thanks to the non-profit
While she’s reading, an educational assistant narrates to Kelsey what kind of reaction is being solicited from Natalie.
“They love it; they cannot wait for Roots of Empathy days…and when it’s the baby day, it’s unreal, they are so excited,” explained James, who has been allowing Roots of Empathy volunteer instructor Rikki Chakrabarti into her classroom for the past three years.
“(Natalie is) bringing kids out of their shells and captivating them with her every move,” added James.
“Throughout the program, they learn that if someone has a frown, they’re likely not happy about something, and they can then transfer that into their own playtime.
“They’re totally engaged, learning Natalie’s behaviours and seeing her develop.”
“If you see someone with an upset look on their face, they might think, ‘OK, what does that mean?’”
Moments later, Natalie started to crawl across the green mat laid out in the centre of the students’ welcoming circle. There were open mouths all around. This was the first time they saw Natalie crawl.
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Peek-a-boo games with the baby, rolling of balls to her and more sing-a-longs continued to fill the precious Roots of Empathy time slot in the class.
Kelsey Chen was only partially sighted at birth, before losing her remaining sight to cancer.
Once it’s all over, however, and baby Natalie is saying her final goodbyes, teacher James will immediately launch into a challenging subject, explains Roots of Empathy’s program manager for B.C. Sarah Dunham. “The oxytocin levels are high and the cortisol levels (produced by stress) are low; it’s a great time for subjects such as math, for example,” said Dunham. Dunham explained that the non-profit Roots of Empathy started in Canada in 1996 and spread throughout the world, entering B.C. in 2000. “It’s an evidence-based program, which means we have about 18 years of research on all continents. We work from a set curriculum; we need to have that, so we can base our research on it. “The main thing is, we need to understand ourselves as humans before we can connect with other people. “We have all this technology that connects us, yet we are not connecting with each other because we’re not reading each other’s signals or misreading cues or taking time to understand each other.”
Students play peek-a-boo with baby Natalie, who is in the classroom to help the students learn body language and develop social-emotional skills through observation, conversation and play. Alan Campbell photo
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“One theme can be communication and we talk about different ways to communicate and how to read body language. “And when baby Natalie comes in, it’s like the real-life version of that. But even if the baby’s temperament isn’t as easy-going as Natalie’s, it’s actually really good for the kids to experience that, as there’s more to learn from. “The first baby (in the program) was really reserved and many kids can relate to that. Kids are free to feel what they feel.”
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Baby Natalie makes her monthly grand entrance to Walter Lee elementary’s Grade 1 class, where she’s the star attraction as part of the Roots of Empathy program. Alan Campbell photo/More photos at Richmond-News.com
“Anything that engages the kids is fantastic. I think they really learn how to read body language and facial expressions.
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Kelsey uses brail to read and, for the first time last week, read out loud to Natalie from her book.
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Pass you can choose to join any of the 35 different activity groups that meet regularly. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the benefits of recreation!
Located at the corner of Minoru Boulevard and Granville Avenue, across the plaza from the Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre, MPAC offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and older. This one level, fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near
many other City facilities. Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose rooms, a large hall with a stage, billiards room, cafeteria and an excellent woodworking shop.
For more information • Drop by and pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk to find out about special events, upcoming trips and the latest news • Call 604-238-8450 • Visit www.richmond.ca/seniors
Facility Pass (for 55+ years) Annual Pass................................ $23 (Free for 90+ years) Additional Passes (Annual Pass must be purchased in addition) Woodworking Pass.................... $23 Table Tennis Pass ....................... $31 Woodcarving Pass ..................... $23 Billiards Pass............................... $29
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Not exactly Title Planning…. Earlier this month, reasons were released by our Supreme Court in a case called Walsh v. Walsh. This case was, to me, somewhat odd in that it involved a lawsuit that settled but one issue ended up being raised that delayed the implementation of the settlement agreement, and the parties had to go to Court to resolve the issue. But what was just as important if not more important, was the basis for the lawsuit, which is I think worthy of some discussion.
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The deceased was married to the Plaintiff in the lawsuit. The deceased died approximately in 2010. The couple seem to have held most of their property, including their residence, in joint tenancy. The expectation, then, of at Elizabeth least on the Plaintiff ’s side, This discussion is not a variation Browning’ s famous wouldIthave beenthe thattragedy when the deceased died,case titleBrown to the home poem. is about described in the via(whose the Right of Survivorship to the Plaintiff, without v.would Pearcepass Estate reasons for judgment were recently released). The case is a claim for variation of a mother’s Will by going through the deceased’s Estate. her themonths Plaintiff. Butson, three before the deceased died, he signed a transfer Background of his portion of the jointly held title to himself. The effect of thatdeceased was to sever joint tenancy and married convert twice it to aand Tenancy The died the in late-2012. She had had Common. that meant for first the deceased aincommon lawWhat relationship. In her marriage,was shethat hadhe twonow owned a one one-half interest home that on his death, children, of whom wasinthehisPlaintiff. Thatwould, marriage ended in divorce, 1973,rather the deceased remarried. go to the Plaintiff fall intoand his in Estate than automatically surviving Her secondspouse. husband had a child from a previous relationship. This child, step isanot “illegal”.died It is tragically permitted,inalthough I think in most of us That daughter, a car accident 1989. are not aware of thisthe kind of step sand the affected person (whether After that incident, deceased’ second marriage eventually ended in 1995. a spouse or otherwise) is typically not told about it. There are other situations cause aentered severance of a joint title. Forwas example, In 1999, thethat deceased a relationship which happy,if a jointthe owner of property makes an assignment in bankruptcy, title until husband died unexpectedly in 2004. After that is automatically severed and Trustee inand Bankruptcy becomes relationship, she declined intothe depression alcoholism, and died at age 68. the owner of the bankrupt’s half of the title. Title also becomes a Tenancy Common rather than JointinTenancy. Her eldestinchild, the Plaintiff, was aborn 1965 and married in In this case, there isended no discussion in 1995, the reasons as toliving whywith the 1990. That marriage in 1993. In he started his wife (they married in 2001).But Theyonce hadthe a daughter titlesecond was transferred by the deceased. transfer who was never met the ended ashis well. completed, thedeceased. deceasedThat thenmarriage again transferred title, this time to his two sons. The father and two sons then became owners The Plaintiff’s relationship with his mother was poor,joint though of the deceased’s in the home. the deceased died, seemingly not as half poorinterest as described in his Once evidence. He testified totheansurviving abusive relationship, including having enough food spouse discovered whatnot happened. Needless to say, when he was then younglaunched and never being appreciated. the Plaintiff legal action, seeking to set aside the title transfers and to vary the deceased’s Will. The relationship seemed to end in 1995, when the deceased The parties a settlement the lawsuit. It called moved out ofreached her house to end herofsecond marriage. The for the deceased asked help her, andinwhen he arrived transfer of titlethe byPlaintiff the sonsto(defendants the lawsuit) to the atPlaintiff the house, moving things ontoa the front lawn, andhethestarted Plaintiff to grant theout sons mortgage in the embarrassing the deceased. amount of $225,000. That mortgage would stay on title until the earlier of a sale the property orconsiderable six months after the death The ensuing fightofseemed to cause frustration on of both sides, andWhen the Plaintiff seemed have lost interest 2016 in their the Plaintiff. the Plaintiff didto pass, in January, the relationship. There sporadic contactwas afterward, which settlement had not was beenonly resolved. The reason that the Counsel caused deceased sadness. for thethe Plaintiff andconsiderable Defendants had not been able to reach an agreement on the whether the mortgage was toand begave registered Around 2005, deceased sold her home the on the Plaintiff’ s sister $200,000 theonly proceeds. She did not of give entire title to the propertyofor the Plaintiff ’s half thethe title. Plaintiff anything and, her Will,it bequeathed him $10,000. The Sound confusing? That’sinbecause is.
Plaintiff sought to vary her Will. Court’s decision Court’s decision The Court had to weigh the evidence to try and ascertain what the The Court heardagreed evidence witnesses, whom parties actually to. from It waseight not easy but theseveral Courtofdecided contradicted the Plaintiff’s evidence -- including his sister, who that thethat mortgage only wasnotoshortage be registered to the testified they observed of foodagainst in the title household. Plaintiff ’s half interest. The Court analyzed the law of Wills Variation, referring to the Summary most important case (Tataryn v. Tataryn Estate) and subsequent cases, discussed theisobligations ofthis a Will maker respect Whatand is puzzling to me the nature of dispute. Inwith my opinion, to their legal and moral duties toward children. whether the mortgage is registered against full title or against only The considered theThe deceased endured, and the half,Court is in the long run,the notabuse critical. property will presumably Plaintiff’ apparent unwillingness to have with that her be sold seventually because I expect all thea relationship parties will want over some years. in order to fully divide the Estate. On the sale, regardless how the The Court isheld that theitdeceased’ the mortgage registered, will havestoreasons be paidfor out.not Soleaving the defendant Plaintiff more generous bequest were andhad rational. Since sons willaget their $225,000. I am sure thevalid parties their reasons their was the fault, heron bequest was not but itestrangement seems that there wasPlaintiff’ a lot of semphasis something that “unjust inequitable, ” and her moral duty toward himresolution was simply or may not turn out to be significant in the ultimate negated. The Plaintiff’s claim was dismissed, and the Will stood. of the Estate. Summary Otherwise, what is to me more important, are the steps taken by the Court deceased to change the title.and Ofthoughtful course thisanalysis becameofaavery The delivered a thorough costly sway of circumstances. resolving the deceased’s Estate and is not clear family’ tragic On the evidence, the itPlaintiff chose or rekindle a relationship with his now why itnot hadtotohave happen. Whatever kind of atmosphere existed that deceased The reasons not wholly clear, of butthe aretitle, it promptedmother. the surprise (to thearePlaintiff) transfer probably complex. would have been much easier, quicker and cheaper to just make a written agreement respect to bequest, the title and due movetoon The Will gave reasonswith for the modest thethat nature of the relationship, thedid Plaintiff hadit acould difficult basis. Perhaps the deceased not feel be case to meet, and he failed. thesehave cases, and but in it accomplished. Some adviceIn might helped many relationships are an important factor for is notways, clear whether the deceased had it. In my view, the Court deciding plan wheninyou can! whether to vary a Will. Visit our website (www.WillPowerLaw.com) or call us at (604)233-7001 to discuss your Wills, Estates and Seniors’ questions.
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Increase range of motion, strength and flexibility in these trainer-led classes designed for people with arthritis seeking ways to minimize stiffness and pain. Tue, Apr 3–Jun 26..... 10:15 – 11:15 am $5.55/Drop-in Thu, Apr 5 – Jun 28 . 10:15 – 11:15 am $5.55/Drop-in
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Practice beginner steps and learn more advanced ones for the Tango and Waltz along with popular variations of other dance forms that further develop musicality. Singles and pairs very welcome in this social setting. Pre-requisite: Intermediate ballroom dance experience. Sat, May 12 – Jun 2 ..... 1:45 – 3:15 pm $29.90/4 sess. (#2227792)
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Work on personal projects to further develop voice and style in these loosely structured, enriching and supportive studio sessions. All levels welcome. Supply list provided for Minoru Place sessions. Thu, May 17 – Jun 14 ...3:30 – 5:30 pm $57.10/5 sess. (#2255743)
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Register for one or more leisurely day trips throughout Metro Vancouver, featuring fine dining, live theatre, festivals and more. Spaces are limited, so register early. Find a full list of trips and tours by visiting the centre or viewing the Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide at www.richmond.ca/ guide.
VSO Teas and Trumpets Matinee
Enjoy tea and cookies followed by a performance featuring beloved classics, entertaining stories and narration from Vancouver's very own Bard, Christopher Gaze. Price includes transportation and admission. Thu, May 17 ..............12:15 – 4:45 pm $49.75/1 sess. (#2329492) Minoru t-shirts and golf shirts are available! Get your “Movin’ Still Groovin’” shirt and support this Minoru Seniors Society fundraiser. T-Shirts $15/ Golf Shirts $35 available now at the Minoru front desk.
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Celebrate being 90+ years at this delightful afternoon tea. A Minoru Seniors Society membership is free to everyone 90+ years! Registration 1. Online: www.richmond.ca/ required. register Sat, Jun 9.....................1:00 – 2:30 pm 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Free (#2241542) Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
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Volunteers play an integral role at the centre. Discover the opportunities available and ways to support the Society by contacting Jacqui at 604-238-8452 or joostergo@ richmond.ca for more information. We are looking for helping hands to serve soup or hot entrees weekdays 11:00 am–1:30 pm or Fridays 4:00–6:00pm. Volunteers for this position must be able to stand for three hours. Food Safe Certificate preferred.
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All-Stars have lived up to their name Five years later six members of U13 championship team will be playing at collegiate level RICHMOND NEWS
It was back in 2013 when the U13 Richmond All-Stars completed a dominant season as B.C. Soccer’s Coastal and Provincial “A” Cup champions. The depth of promising talent on their roster would be reflected five years later. Amazingly, six of the All-Stars’ starting 11 will be continuing their soccer careers at the collegiate level this fall. The structure of youth soccer prevented this special group from staying intact. A year after their cup triumph, the girls started to go down different development paths. “I think we would have been even more successful if we stayed together through our younger years but it was also better for us individually to develop as players by going different directions,” said Wilfred Laurier bound Madeline de Giorgio, who continued her career at TSS. The All-Stars coach was Clive Clarke who is no stranger to success in youth soccer. They were the third local team he guided to provincial honours, joining Richmond F.C.’s Madrid and RGSA’s Red Hot Selects. Even at the age of 12, he could see all the potential in his young players. “Looking at them then and looking at them now, I could have been a prophet with these six girls,” he smiled. “They definitely have earned everything they have got. “They were all hard workers and even when they went away to different teams they continued on with the same traits. It doesn’t matter what level you are playing at you are going to succeed with that kind of work ethic.” Here’s a look at the six All-Star alumni and their post-secondary destination: Dakota Chan University of Nebraska This multi-sport standout will make it two straight years a Richmond player has ended up at the renowned Big 10 school, joining Natalie Cooke. Both girls came through the
full-time TSS FC program under coach Brendan Quarry. Dakota also could have played university field hockey but it was her official visit that sealed her future as a Cornhusker. “I had to go with my heart and I saw myself playing soccer in the future so that’s what I wanted to go with. Once I got to the school it kind of felt like home. Now. I’m ready to zero in on soccer and go for it.” Emilie Sherritt Langara Falcons
If Emilie had it her way, the All-Stars might have just stayed in tact and be playing for their sixth consecutive Provincial Cup this summer. She took her career to HPL with Surrey United but eventually returned home to close out her career playing with a very talented RGSA Division One side that won the regular season and league cup titles. “It was fun playing with them and we were all best of friends so it was kind of sad when it was over. I went to HPL but I missed Richmond and came back down.” Emilie was offered roster spots with Langara and Douglas College. Ebony Clarke Washington State University It could have been a “hat trick” of Clarkes taking their careers to Louisiana State University, however, Ebony decided not to follow her older sisters Summer and Jade. “I just wanted to do something different but it helped me out a lot knowing what both Summer and Jade had gone through (to play U.S. college soccer).” Clarke spent time with Surrey United HPL and also in the Whitecaps Elite Girls program. She has also played for Jamaica’s U17 and U20 national teams and remains a big part of their future. Madeline de Giorgio Wilfred Laurier Madeline admits she was intrigued with the idea of playing soccer back east and turned to Quarry at TSS for guidance. He reached out to
Former U13 Richmond All-Stars teammates are headed to collegiate soccer in September. They include: top row Ebony Clarke (Washington State), Maya Alibudbud (Georgia Gwinnett College) and Madeline de Giorgio (Wilfred Laurier); bottom row Dakota Chan (Nebraska), Jalen Donaldson (Northwestern State) and Emilie Sherritt (Langara).
Laurier coach Barry MacLean and an official visit to the Waterloo campus back in October, sealed her decision. The Hawks’ roster already features Richmond’s Ellie Reid who will be entering her third season. “It’s a well-rounded program and school is not too far from Toronto either which will make it easy to fly home.” Maya Alibudbud Georgia Gwinnett College This NAIA school, located about 40 minutes outside of Atlanta, wasn’t even on Maya’s radar screen until the Grizzlies coach travelled all the way to Vancouver to watch her play for TSS. An official visit followed and she was convinced it was the school for her. “I talked to all the teachers of the programs I
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It’s been one very memorable and successful competitive season for wrestler Calista Espinosa. She closed out her high school career by winning gold at the B.C. Secondary Schools Championships in Port Alberni. She was victorious in four straight matches to stand on top of the podium in the 47 kg. division. The Bhullar Wrestling Club member then headed to Edmonton for the U19 National Championships. Competing in the 46 kg. class this time, Calista struck gold again, defeating Ottawa’s Jessica Hong in the final. She now looks forward to continuing her career at the university level. The Richmond News is proud to recognize Calista as Athlete of the Month for April.
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McCallum and Dekker lead Rapids at Westerns The Richmond Rapids made a big splash in the provincial capital earlier this month, placing sixth among 58 clubs at the 2018 Western Canadian Championships. The 13-member team broke nine club records and achieved many personal best times. Leading the way were Amanda McCallum and Nicolaas Dekker. McCallum, 15, rose to the occasion against elite competition, earning gold medals in the 200m and 400m freestyle, with winning times of 2:05.89 and 4:22.88, respectively. Her clocking in the 400m free was under the qualifying standard for the Canadian Swimming Pan Pacific Trials to be held this July in Edmonton.
Relays also played a large part of the team’s overall success. The men’s 4x100 freestyle relay was led off by Burnett secondary students Matthew Meuleman and Ethan Chan. With Pei and Dekker on the back half, they combined to win the bronze medal in a time of 3:35.13.
In the boys 16-and-under age group, Matthew Crawford and Samuel Pei also earned podium finishes. Samuel won silver in the
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Men’s 800 FR relay: Dekker led the men’s 4th and new club record team by sweeping the (Matthew Meuleman, butterfly events. He won Matthew Crawford, the 50m (25.10), 100m Ethan Chan, Artur Yush(54.73), and 200m ko). (2:01.05) events, earnMen’s 400 Medley ing the 17-and-over Relay: 4th: Matthew Male High Point Award Amanda McCallum swam to gold in Crawford, Samuel Pei, for his performances. the 200 and 400 freestyle events. Nicolaas Dekker, MatThe 22-year-old demthew Meuleman. onstrated that he is on track to be a major fly threat at the Pan Pac Mixed 400 Medley Relay: 4th: Matthew Trials. Crawford, Christina Tan, Nic Dekker, Morgan
Jonathan Dieleman, a 2016 Rio Paralympian, won the gold in the 50m and 100m breaststroke events. In the men’s Para 100 breast, he set a new Canadian & America’s record. Dieleman was recognized as the 2017 Swim BC Male Paraswimmer of the year during the meet.
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400m free with a time of 4:08.38, while Matthew earned the bronze in the 200 butterfly.
The 200m free victory was especially impressive. Just as she was on the starting blocks to begin the race, McCallum’s goggles snapped. She raced without them and was able to hold off the rest of the field, improving on her preliminary time.
A number of Rapids also achieved podium performances throughout the competition.
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Overall, the meet was a great success for the Rapids and an excellent stepping stone into the second half of the season. On May 5-6, the Rapids will be hosting over 400 swimmers for their 21st West Coast Open meet at Watermania. Anyone interested in receiving more information about the Rapids can email swim@ richmondrapids.com. Information about Summer programs is now available at www.richmondrapids.com.
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U14 Strikers off to Coastal Cup final vantage in penalty kicks until Strikers’ goalkeeper Makayla Kusch made a couple of clutch saves to set her team up for the victory.
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The Strikers roster also features: Alexandra Shury, Zoe Balback, Kiayra Hohlweg, Ashley Maedel, Kara Hikida, Christina Sofikitis, Janelle Tuazon-Cabido, Jaya Punia, Natalia Lawson, Mahara Remtula, Saniya Mann, Teagan Ng, Erica Forman and Ausha Kang.
Richmond Strikers’ quest for a treble season marches on after a dramatic semi-final win in Coastal “A” Cup semi-final. The U14 Metro girls soccer team pulled out a 3-2 home field triumph over the Fraser Valley Selects last Sunday at Hugh Boyd. The Strikers are the lone Richmond team moving onto the Coastal Cup finals, slated for May 5-6 in Aldergrove. They also remain in position to produce the prestigious “treble” as league, Coastal and Provincial Cup champions. The Strikers earlier captured regular season honours with a 17-3-2 record. That achievement guaranteed them a spot in the Provincial “A” Cup Championships which happens to be hosted by Richmond in early July. “The girls set a lofty goal this year of not only winning the league but the Coastal and Provincial Cup too. As we have progressed they started to believe. They have had a great year and have really stepped up to the plate,” said Strikers coach Mandhir Punia who is joined on the side-
Richmond will now face league runners-up West Vancouver Rangers in the cup final. The Strikers won both regular season meetings but the teams haven’t seen each other since late November. The Rangers advanced by slipping past Victoria 2-1. Corner kicks…
Strikers goalkeeper Makayla Kusch is mobbed by her teammates after a 3-2 win in penalty kicks over Fraser Valley to send the U14 girls soccer team to the Coastal Cup “A” final. Photo by Mark Booth
lines by Greg Ng. “Lot of it has to do with commitment. Not just to the sport but commitment to each other. That has really elevated their game this season. I couldn’t be more prouder of these girls.”
The Strikers have had some excellent battles with the third place Selects all season, including a scoreless draw and a 2-1 victory. The third meeting was no exception. The teams headed into the second half tied at 1-1 and each converted
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U17 Richmond F.C.’s run as reigning Coastal and Provincial “A” Cup champions ended Sunday in Port Coquitlam with a tough 1-0 defeat to the Castillians. In girls “B” cup action, the Richmond Selects impressive season ended with a 4-1 semi-final loss to the Burnaby Blaze. On the boys “A” side, U13 Richmond United dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker in penalty kicks to the Surrey Selects.
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GRAFF, Evelyn Florence May 11, 1926 - April 18, 2018 With great sadness we announce the passing of Evelyn Florence Graff (Charlton) who passed away peacefully with family by her side April 18, 2018 in Delta. She was born and raised in Kamsack, Saskatchewan and moved to BC in 1951 to settle in Richmond where she and Bill raised their family. Evelyn also resided in Langley, Delta and then back in Richmond. She is predeceased by her husband Bill in August 2002, daughter Betty, son Jerry, granddaughter Jaime, daughter Linda, forever lovingly missed by daughters, Brenda (John), Debbie (Al); sons Merle (Terry), Murray (Lynda) and Rick (Amy). She will also be missed by her sister Mary Ann Dilley, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Irene Thomas Hospice will forever be a part of that journey. Love and hugs to you mom….RIP No Service
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MANTLE, Dorothy Antoinette (nee Lalonde) April 8, 1923 - April 19, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at Morgan Place Care Home in South Surrey. Dorothy was predeceased by William, her loving husband of 66 years. She will be fondly remembered by her son, Bill; and daughters, Marion, Dorothy, Catherine and Isobel. Grandma will be missed by her grandchildren, James, Vicki, Trevor, Lindsay, Billy, Melissa, Amanda, Linnea, Jenifer, Kimberley, Lori, Xenia; and great-grandchildren, John, Claire, Maika, William, Dylan, Yonaton, Anabel and Bo. There will be a memorial service Memorial Funeral Services, 27555 Aldergrove, BC on Saturday, April 1:30pm, followed by refreshments. please. Donations may be made to charity.
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