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Richmond’s general election day finally arrives this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 20. “Ultimately, we want voters to have a positive voting experience,” said David Weber, chief election officer, in a press release. “Election officials at the voting place are well-trained to administer the voting process impartially, and we hope that Richmond voters will take a few minutes of their day to make their mark in Richmond.”

The big day is soon here. On Saturday, Oct. 20 residents will go to the polls to select Richmond’s mayor and council, as well as school trustees. The Richmond News editorial team will bring readers the latest results, reﬂections from candidates and analysis with local political experts via our website and social media platforms. Throughout the day Saturday, our home page (Richmond-News.com) will be taken over with election coverage and just before the polls close, our live coverage begins. Keep an eye on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/RichmondNews) for live videos from reporters as they talk to candidates from various locations throughout the city. Since this campaign began almost ﬁve months ago, the News has provided comprehensive election coverage — ev-

In the 2014 election, only 32.4 per cent of registered voters went to the polls. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot:

The Richmond News editorial team (from left) Daisy Xiong, Alan Campbell, Eve Edmonds, Alyse Kotyk and Megan Devlin, will be working election night to post the latest results and reaction to our website and social media platforms. Rob Akimow/Richmond News erything from candidate announcements, Q&As with candidates, candidate bios as well as in-depth analysis of the issues that have emerged as concerns for voters. See it all at Richmond-News.com/election-2018.

There, you’ll also ﬁnd our 20 yes or no questions to candidates to see where they stand on a host of issues as well as breaking stories that didn’t make the paper. Stay informed and stay tuned.

Firstly, to see if you are registered, go to richmond.ca/elections or check out the Richmond Election app. If you aren’t, no problem, you can register at the polling station by bringing two pieces of ID that together include the name, address and signature of the voter. Next, ﬁnd out where to vote. Check out the “Where do I vote” tool at richmond.ca/elections or check the voter card that was mailed out. Need more information on candidates? Check out Richmond News’ coverage of council, mayoral and trustee candidates.

The situation: Alexa Loo

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Save our farmland with worthy new councillors Dear Richmond Voters, On May 14, 2018, Richmond council decided whether to reduce the allowed size of new houses on farmland from 1000 m2 to 500 m2. The reduced size was just within the Ministry of Agriculture guidelines to help save ALR farmland. A YES vote to approve that change would have slowed our rapid loss of farmland. But only three council members voted YES. They are Malcolm Brodie, Harold Steves (RCA) and Carol Day (RITE).

Sadly, all the other councillors voted NO. They failed to take action to protect the ALR from speculators. They were part of the situation but not the solution. Fortunately, six of the citizens who spoke on the YES side at that May 14 meeting are now council candidates, and are all committed to saving farmland. Wow! They are Kelly Greene (RCA), John Roston (IND), Judie Schneider (RCA), Niti Sharma (RITE), Jack Trovato (RCA), and Michael Wolfe (RITE).

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That’s nine pro-farmland candidates who could form the 2018 – 22 council. Others who promise to protect farmland include mayoral candidates Don Flintoff and Roy Sakata, council candidates Henry Yao (RITE) and several more. See details in our survey results: RichmondFarmWatch.com/survey-results On October 20, please elect nine of them. With best wishes, Richmond FarmWatch

Authorized by Richmond FarmWatch, registered under the LECFA, richmondfarmwatch@gmail.com

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Let’s set the record straight on who voted to stop mega mansions

On May 14, Richmond councillors voted on a proposal to reduce the maximum allowable house size on ALR farmland from 10,764 square feet to 5,382 square feet, the maximum recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Here’s how they voted:

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Malcolm Brodie (Mayor)

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Carol Day (RITE)

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Harold Steves (RCA)

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Alexa Loo (IND)

Chak Au (RCC)

Ken Johnston (RCC)

Bill McNulty (R. First)

Linda McPhail (R. First)

Derek Dang (R. First)

I am a 38-year-old husband, homeowner and taxpayer from Kimberley B.C. I am here going to Langara College in Vancouver; however, I am unable to afford an apartment in Richmond. My only option was to buy an older camper to put on the back of my pickup truck and park on Dyke Road in Steveston. From there, I can access the grocery store, bus to the train, and the numerous other services that the area has to offer. Yes, I spend money in your community.

Only Malcolm Brodie, Carol Day and Harold Steves voted to stop mega mansions.

Thus far, I have been left alone to go about my daily business. However, in the last two weeks, I have received numerous parking warnings for parking over 72 hours in the same spot.

For a list of other candidates who have pledged to save farmland visit: www.richmondfarmwatch.com/survey-results

Until today (Oct. 10/18), I was the only one being issued tickets while other vehicles went unnoticed. My concerns are numerous.

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Re: “Former church, children’s charity volunteer groomed teen boy for sex,” News, Sept. 28 As a friend of the family of Bernie Macht, I was offended by this two-page story. Was it really necessary to have all the details of the court printed? The story could have been reported with half the information and gotten the message across very clearly. That boy and his family must feel like they are being victimized again. If any one from

his school found it was him, they would make his life miserable. I have read your paper for years and don’t remember reading anything quite like this before. This is traumatic for everyone who knows any of the people involved.

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He didn’t sign the Will. Could it still be valid?

In August, reasons for judgment were released in a tragic case, called Poulk Estate. The deceased needed surgery for an apparent bowel obstruction but the surgeon found cancer and 8 days later, the deceased died. Legally, however, it was an eventful period of time. The deceased had never made a Will. He had one daughter (who had been estranged), four siblings and no spouse. It appears that some of the siblings had attempted to have the deceased sign a (store bought) Will they had prepared in the days before he died. In it, the Estate was left to the four siblings. The daughter was disinherited. The Will had no signatures, was not witnessed and it had no markings of the deceased on it to indicate that the deceased approved it. A nurse reported in writing that the siblings were focused on a Will but the “patient requested that this not be the focus right now and he wants some time to think.” At a point, the deceased had held a pen and had the Will in front of him but was too physically weak and tired to sign. The Court held that there was not enough evidence to establish that the document was the testamentary intention of the deceased. The deceased died intestate and his daughter inherited his Estate (value of which was not disclosed). 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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Bring City Hall Back to the People If elected, I will:

 Increase accountability by listening and representing all local voices.

 Freeze property taxes. Conduct independent tax audit on property taxes.

 Work with the federal and provincial governments for a Massey Tunnel replacement.

 Hold a citizen referendum on the RCMP vs. a Richmond police force.

 Improve affordability, Jumpstart housing construction by cutting red tape and wait times at City Hall.

 Attract world-class business and education facilities to the city, increase job opportunities and improve education for our children.

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The decisions we make today must be made with an eye on 2040 and 2060. We must use our imaginations to build a city where our children and grandchildren can live, go to school, work and raise their families. We must also build a city where they can afford to live, rich in opportunities and culture.

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We cannot cling on to sacred cows and have to muster the creativity and talent of our citizens.

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We must always look for reasons to say yes to an ambitious and exciting shared future and not fall back on old excuses to say no.

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Kids, don’t wait for the politicians Dear Editor,

Richmond recycling depot

Re: “Not enough plastic talk during Richmond election,” Letters, Oct. 11.

accepts all snack and candy wrapper plastics as well as other previously non-recyclable items. City of Richmond

Leave it to a 15-year-old to nail it on the head. In our city, where Styrofoam packaging dominates takeout, single-use plastic cups and lids pour forth from bubble tea/coffee shops, and sidewalks and parks are regularly mistaken as garbage disposal sites for these and other items, thousands of tons of needless waste is negatively impacting our environment. Cindy, as much as you and your fellow youth under the age of 18 are correct, sadly, politicians won’t take you seriously because you cannot yet give them what they need: votes. So, to you and all others discouraged by the serious inaction on the part of elected ofﬁcials to address the environ-

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ment with any serious action, I challenge you to not wait for them to listen. Organize and take action! Form a group that visits stores to let them know why these plastics are destroying the environment and why they must switch to compostable or reusable products. Boycott facilities that don’t take you seriously. Demand meetings with politicians and let them know that in three short years, you will be voting and when you do, your vote will only be cast if real ac-

tion is happening. Lastly, the Richmond Recycling Depot now accepts all snack and candy wrapper plastics as well as many other previously non-recyclable items. Start a program in your school to collect, audit and return these items and educate your friends and families to do the same. I am currently seeing the positive results of this initiative where I work.

Robert Kirkham RICHMOND

Trafﬁc team tops Dear Editor,

Re: “Tired of paying for speeding drivers in Richmond,” Letters, Sept. 21. As the Officer in Charge of Richmond Detachment, I couldn’t be more proud of the work done every day by our officers, employees and dedicated volunteers to keep our community safe. For a community as large as Richmond, having a dedicated traffic enforcement team and specialized collision investigation team is a necessity.

I am proud to say that we have both.

For our ofﬁcers that work in these units and also our ofﬁcers on patrol, their commitment and determination to making the roadways safer is always one of their top priorities. Collectively, we share the same sentiment and passion towards road safety and will continue to strive to make our roadways as safe as possible.

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Ticket for airborne elderly driver Megan Devlin RICHMOND NEWS

A ticket has been issued to the elderly driver of a white Acura SUV that mounted the curb, launched through a set of bushes and narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian, said Richmond RCMP. The incident happened just before 9 a.m. last Thursday in the Yaohan Centre parking lot. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dennis Hwang said the 80-year-old driver “allegedly lost control of her vehicle” shortly after making a U-turn and collided with a grey Audi SUV. “The Acura then proceeded off-road over a curb and through a hedge,” Hwang added. The octogenarian Richmond driver was sober at the time, RCMP said, and driver error is believed to be the primary factor in the collision. Hwang said no injuries were reported, but that both cars were damaged.

Dash-cam footage from a car parked behind the hedge shows the white SUV bursting through the bushes while a pedestrian who was walking nearby sprints out of the way. What appears to be leaked security footage from the mall also shows the collision from above.

Billy Tsang, a Richmond resident who shared video of the incident on Facebook, said watching it frightens him. “As a father, this really scares me, because we go to Yaohan quite often,” he said. He added that reckless driving is “becoming a regularity” in Richmond, and hopes city council takes steps to address the issue. Alan Ho, the mall manager, said he is just glad nobody was badly hurt. “It was lucky because it was early in the morning,” he said. Moving forward, he has a message for drivers coming into the Yaohan parking lot: “Just be careful.”

A video circulating on social media shows a vehicle bursting through these shrubs at the Yaohan Centre and narrowly missing a pedestrian. Another video (on Richmond-News.com) shows the driver hitting a car seconds before the moment above. Screengrab

Richmond Centre public hearing postponed Alyse Kotyk RICHMOND NEWS

A decision on the proposed Richmond Centre development, originally scheduled for Monday, was postponed to the next public hearing following the municipal election. The proposal for the new development doesn’t require rezoning, only a change to the ofﬁcial community plan. However, at the start of the meeting, May-

or Malcolm Brodie announced the decision will be pushed to Nov. 19. “The postponement is the result of legal advice that council has received. The legal advice was given in a closed meeting. That’s all I can tell you,” Brodie told the Richmond News. The development plan laid out by the property’s owner Cadillac Fairview and developer SHAPE includes 12 buildings with 2,000 units. Plans also include new public streets, outdoor, retail and commercial spaces.

Independent council candidate John Roston takes issue with the fact that the development isn’t required to include rental units and that most of the units are expected to be sold as condos. Prior to Monday’s meeting, Roston pushed extensively for the discussion to be delayed until after the election and said he sent a letter to council. “Why you are all claiming to be so much in favour of creating more rental housing and ignoring this golden opportunity, I said, is totally beyond me,” said Roston, explaining part of his letter to council. “Further, why are you doing it on the eve of an election?”

In May, the provincial government passed legislation allowing cities to zone properties for rental-only development. In the summer, the City of Richmond said it was too early to know how it will address rental-only zones. “This is an interesting opportunity for municipalities across the province...it’s very new. It’s not included at this stage in our work but we are reviewing it,” Barry Konkin, manager of policy planning for the city told the News in June. Full story at Richmond-News.com

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Vancouver International Airport says people are welcome to smoke weed in its designated smoking areas post-legalization, but the Airport Authority is reminding travellers that crossing international borders with the plant is still not allowed regardless of where you’re going. Consuming recreational pot became legal in Canada on Wednesday. In B.C., that means people over 19 will be allowed to carry up to 30 grams of weed with them and bring it on domestic trips within Canada. But travellers are expected to be aware of legislation governing weed in various provinces, the airport warned. For example, you can possess weed at 18 in Alberta but

Images: The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck and Pixabay must be 19 in B.C. As for getting high to take the edge off ﬂying, YVR says it’s ﬁne if you smoke pot in one of the airport’s designated outdoor smoking areas. “If you wish to consume cannabis at YVR, smoking and vaping is permitted outside the terminal building in clearly marked areas. We

will continue to provide a smoke- and vape-free environment inside our airport,” read a news release from the airport.

Despite legalization, WorkSafeBC is sending out a common sense reminder that the new laws don’t mean open season at work. impaired.

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Although people will be allowed to carry weed on domestic ﬂights, YVR reminded passengers that it’s still forbidden to carry cannabis across international borders even if weed is legal in your destination.

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“Impairment in the workplace isn’t a new issue in B.C., but it’s become top of mind as cannabis becomes legal for recreational use,” said Tom Brocklehurst, spokesperson for WorkSafeBC.

He said workers need to commit to showing up sober, and employers should be ready to send people home if they’re drunk or high, especially if performing work duties impaired could put people in danger.

RE-ELECT

I am so pleased that Chak Au will be running for Richmond City Council. Chak has been a strong advocate for mental health and environmental education. Chak is reasonable, principled, and always a bridge-builder. In addition to having the right balance of experience and leadership, Chak sees enormous potential in Richmond through further economic diversification. My family and I have lived in Richmond for many years and I hope to be fortunate enough to call Richmond home for many more years. I would be proud to see Chak on City Council again. Christine Remedios President, iRPMC Projects Ltd

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I am pleased to endorse Mr. Chak Au for election as Councilor for the City of Richmond. Chak and I have worked together on a number of organizations in promoting multiculturalism and intercultural harmony in the community. Chak has been very active first as a School Trustee and then as a Councilor for many years. He is a very hard working, community minded and dedicated person. I am sure that if re-elected, Chak will continue to serve this community in an exemplary manner. Balwant Sanghera, O.B.C. President, Richmond Multicultural Community Services

Chak has consistently demonstrated the ability to make decisions for the long-term welfare of the board and council that he has represented. He is able to work with people of all stripes, whether it be cultures, languages or even partisan affiliation, which is an essential skill for an elected official in Richmond. I whole-heartedly endorse him for Richmond City Council. He will continue to bring his competence and accumulated experience to council and make the best decisions for Richmond. Sacha Peter, CPA, CMA

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district now have at least one bottle fill station, according to the report. A daily and weekly flushing program was implemented to ensure “lead levels are within acceptable limits.” Finally, a sticker program was introduced, allowing classrooms to have the option of placing “do not drink” stickers on classroom sinks. “The district will continue mitigation and re-testing of existing and new water fixtures to ensure the safety of students and staff,” said the report to the school board. “All water fixtures have been addressed through the mitigation strategy to ensure the safety of students and staff.” In February 2017, the province required school districts to perform lead testing on at least one third of its schools annually. Within nine months of that mandate, the Richmond School District says it completed testing of all water fixtures at all schools. Health Canada notes lead is present in tap water as a result of “dissolution from natural sources or from household plumbing systems containing lead in pipes.” Lead can damage the central nervous system, among other health concerns.

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Richmond’s new, glass-walled pump station – which was more than three years in the making – has been awarded Project of the Year by the Public Works Association of B.C. Recognized for its “multi-faceted design,” the No. 2 Road North Drainage Pump Station has public art, open space and interpretive features that encourage public interaction. Its glass walls also provide the public with an unusual glimpse of its inner mechanics. In 2016, the B.C. government announced funding for four drainage pump upgrades in the city. Located beneath the No. 2 Road Bridge, the pump services an area bound north-south by the dyke and Francis Road, and east-west by Gilbert Road and Railway Avenue. The Project of the Year award is a provincewide competition where a city is awarded for a major project “deserving of special merit because of its unique features or complexity relative to the resources of the community.” Richmond has 39 electronically-monitored pump stations to discharge rainwater during

oct. 27 & 28, 2018 11am to 4pm | 11h À 16h (From left) Milton Chan, City of Richmond manager of Engineering Design and Construction and Mayor Malcolm Brodie accepts the PWABC Project of the Year Award from Ashifa Dhanani, executive director at Public Works Association of British Columbia. Photo submitted

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Margaret Paul’s last CPR training course was 20 years ago, but she sprang into action when her brother collapsed Megan Devlin RICHMOND NEWS

On Tuesday, Fenton Paul and Margaret Paul got reacquainted with four first responders who were involved with their 911 call back in July. Allan Booth, an advanced life support paramedic, was the first to introduce himself at Richmond’s north ambulance station. “You probably don’t remember him,” Nahum Ip, district manager, joked. That’s because the first time they met, Fenton didn’t have a pulse. The 40-something Richmond resident had collapsed from a heart attack that evening. His sister Margaret is credited with saving his life by performing CPR, and she was honoured at a ceremony at the ambulance station. The siblings had been on after-dinner walk on July 5. As they dashed across No. 5 Road, Margaret remembers checking over her shoulder to see her older brother falling to the ground. At first she thought Fenton had tripped, but when she ran over to him, he was unconscious and unresponsive. She checked for a pulse and found none. “I was a little taken back and confused because he was so well all evening,” she said. “I was angry and I was choked up. I thought,

my brother can’t die on the sidewalk.” Margaret took her last CPR training course 20 years ago, back when she was trying to get into a nursing program. Though she was rusty, she moved her hands to Fenton’s chest and started compressions. She phoned 911, her phone on speaker beside her. She looked frantically for house numbers to give responders an address, but was too far back to see any. “It was terrifying,” she said. “I wasn’t sure whether he was alive or dead or whether my efforts would save him.” On the other end of the line, emergency medical call taker Michelle Wand guided her. She told Margaret how many compressions to do, and to not give up. “Just listening to her voice was like having a beacon of hope that, ok, I’m actually doing the right thing,” Margaret said. Once paramedics arrived, they deﬁbrillated Fenton and transported him to hospital. “I don’t know what to say, other than thank you,” Fenton told his sister and the assembled ﬁrst responders Tuesday. They gathered to present Margaret with a Vital Link Award to recognize her efforts. It’s BC Emergency Health Services’ most prestigious community honour, awarded to bystanders who help paramedics save a cardiac arrest patient’s life. “Your brother is alive today, most likely, because of you,” Ip 15

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At the October 9, 2018 Council meeting, three readings were given to Consolidated Fees Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw 9897 to increase fees for a range of products, services and fees provided by the City. Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed bylaw are invited to make written submissions to Council, c/o the City Clerk at 6911 No 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1; or by fax at 604-278-5139; or by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca; or make verbal presentation to Council by appearing as a delegation at the November 13, 2018, Council meeting. All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption on November 13, 2018, will be forwarded to Council for consideration. A complete copy of the staff report is available on the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall>City Council Agendas & Minutes>Finance Committee>2018>Agenda and Staff Reports>). For more information on the proposed Bylaw Amendment, please contact the Business Licence Division at 604-276-4389. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Fenton, who Ip joked was an “unwilling participant” in the ordeal, said he doesn’t remember much of what happened that night. He said his recovery has been imperfect, adding that he feels his response times are slower now. “But I’m continuing, trying to move for-

Now, Margaret said she wants to brush up on her CPR training and encourages others to take a course. “A lot of people are reluctant to do CPR because they’re not sure they’re doing the right thing,” she said. “But doing nothing won’t save a life.”

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Roof rack thief suspect arrested Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

Crime analysts are being credited for the capture of an alleged roof rack thief, who was arrested during a raid in an airport long-term parking lot on Sea Island. At around 7 a.m. last Friday, Oct. 5, Richmond RCMP’s YVR detachment responded to a theft in progress at a long-term lot in the 7000 block of Grauer Road, north of Templeton Canada Line station. According to police, the suspect was attempting to steal a roof rack or bike rack from one of the parked vehicles. A coordinated effort by uniform and plainclothes ofﬁcers from the Airport Crime Unit (ACU), along with assistance from the dog unit and YVR security, resulted in the arrest of a 54-year old male from Surrey. A dark-coloured SUV with stolen licence plates was discovered in close proximity to the arrest containing a dismantled roof rack system, also believed to have been recently stolen. The suspect is believed to have special-

ized in cargo/bike rack and accessory thefts, with a particular penchant for the Thule brand. Investigators are looking into other crimes that may be linked to this man. Multiple charges, say police, are pending. “We believe the term ‘surprised’ is accurate to describe our presence prior to the suspect being arrested” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Dennis Hwang. “It had not gone unnoticed that the suspect has actively tried to avoid detection by authorities. Much credit has to go to our crime analysts. “We are privileged to have some of the best crime analysts in the country. They are an essential part of our detachment and to our policing framework. “They have been sifting through a lot of data and old case ﬁles province-wide in order to provide the best intelligence to ofﬁcers in making this arrest.” Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Cpl. J. Sidhu of the Richmond RCMP Airport Crime Unit at 604-278-1212 or by email at Richmond_Tips@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Mounties arrest ‘bike bandits’ Richmond RCMP have arrested two suspects in relation to an alleged break-and-enter at a residence near Maple and No. 2 roads. At around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 Mounties responded to a disturbance where multiple suspects, wearing backpacks, allegedly ﬂed the area on bikes before police arrived.

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One suspect was seen near No. 3 Road and Penny Lane, appearing to change their clothing. The suspect, a 31-yearold Richmond man, crashed their bike and was arrested near Lucas Road. A second suspect, a 31-year-old Richmond woman, was tracked to an area near Bowcock and Moore roads and was also arrested. “Police are urging the community to be mindful of all suspicious persons including cyclists at odd hours during the day and night. Many criminals are prohibited from driving vehicles and therefore use bicycles as means to get from point A and B. They typically use mountain bikes and can found casing vehicles or residences for opportunities to commit crimes,” said Cpl. Dennis Hwang in a press release. — Alyse Kotyk/Richmond News

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SIGN BYLAW ✔ Include sufficient English on public signs with English. ✔ Nurture cross cultural business prosperity. ✔ Foster diversity, dialogue and harmony.

TAXES ✔ Stop rubber stamp automatic approval of tax increases. ✔ Continue Carol Day’s legacy of financial stewardship. ✔ External 3rd party audit.

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Packing, getting to the airport, navigating check-in counters, passing through security, making ﬂight connections — all these parts of travel can sometimes produce a mountain of anxiety, but a new initiative at Vancouver International Airport is hoping to ease some of this stress. The Fly Calm initiative launched in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association on World Mental Health Day last week, provides travelers with tips and resources to ease their travel. “We hear anecdotally that the travel experience can be stressful and obviously as we’re growing as an airport, we’re seeing more and more people,” said Jenny Duncan, director of marketing and communications for YVR. “We just really want to help travellers have the best experience possible.” Travelers can visit the Fly Calm website which in-

cludes reminders to check in personally, breathing exercises, easy ways to stretch and move while in an airport or in ﬂight and even an “adult colouring book” (above) with intricate pictures that allows the mind to focus on a simple task. “We’re saying (the colouring book) is for anyone who wants to de-stress a little bit,” Duncan said. Travelers can visit the website anytime or pick up a colouring book at an airport information kiosk before heading through security. Duncan said the initiative will continue to develop with more resources being made available in the future. Duncan added the airport also recommends travelers take the time to prepare for a trip by “being on time, planning your route (and) knowing where you’re going.”

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Students reunite more than 75 years on

Thirty-seven alumni from Richmond High’s classes of 1943 through to 1948 recently made it out Quilchena Golf and Country Club for a reunion. One of the organizers, Marjorie Bullinger, said the event was a success, although it wasn’t easy getting everyone together, especially the older classes. Bullinger helped put together a bigger school reunion just over a year ago, when 60 or so alumni from the classes of 1945 through to 1950 gathered, as a group, for the ﬁrst time at Quilchena. Some of the former classmates from Richmond High, now Richmond Secondary, that day hadn’t seen each other for more than 70 years. However, some members of the class of ’43 read of the reunion and got in touch with Bullinger and the organizers to make sure they were included this time around.

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Eligible participants can purchase the hearing aids following the trial at a discounted rate if they wish.

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20 artists move into ‘arts village’ space. I love it,” said Wyminga.

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Before moving here, the couple mostly lived in a basement suite, or got “bounced around” places that were quite far away from the city “because it’s so expensive.”

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Twenty professional artists of various disciplines have come to live in Richmond to help build up the rising arts and entertainment district in the north of the city.

Now Wyminga uses the open space for her rehearsals and her husband has converted their second bedroom into a music studio.

This is all part of an “arts village” project the City of Richmond has been planning over the past seven years, which provides affordable living and studio space for qualiﬁed artists in new developments near Bridgeport.

“I ﬁnd as an artist, I need to have an environment around me that helps me to be calm and focused, but it’s very very hard in the city to ﬁnd space. Most of the time, it’s just cluttered and chaotic,” said Wyminga.

“We really think that the arts are important for community vibrancy, social connection and for understanding the world,” said Jane Fernyhough, director of arts, culture and heritage for the city. “We know that Richmond is not an inexpensive community to live in and artists have some of the lowest incomes. We want to be able to create an environment where artists can live and contribute to the city.” Twenty brand new loft-style apartments were occupied late last year on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of Concord Gardens Developmentat at Sexsmith and Patterson roads, including 18 850-sq.-ft. one-bedroom unit and two 1,100-sq.-ft. two-bedroom units.

Actors Shelby Wyminga (left) and Jill Raymond are among more than 20 professional artists who have moved in to Richmond’s new Arts Village. Daisy Xiong Photo Each home has an open studio space, a gallery window where artists can display their work, and philosophical sentences on colourful signs decorate the outside. Fernyhough said rents are under $1,000 and residents needed to submit their portfolio to prove they are professional artists, and to provide their ﬁnancial records to qualify for affordable housing.

Current residents include a model, performing artists, photographers, painters and tattoo artists. Shelby Wyminga, an actress who moved in last November with her husband, a musician, said this housing project is “too good to be true. “I feel like a princess every morning when I wake up because there is so much

“I don’t know if the City of Richmond knows how much of a gift it’s giving to artists when they put this together.” The project is also appreciated by Jill Raymond, a theatre producer and actress who just staged her production Hysteria at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. “I never thought I would be able to live in a place like this, never, in my wildest dreams, doing what I’m doing,” said Raymond. Raymond said there is a perception that artists are either not working hard, and that’s why they are not making much money, or that their lives are all 23 glamour and fabulous, but

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Artists now living together in Richmond and soaking up the community in Richmond since they moved in, and believe this will be reflected in their future work. “Wherever you end up living or wherever you find yourself in life that’s going to come through in your art in different ways. That’s inevitable,” said Raymond. “Richmond is definitely a really fascinating place culturally. I’m sure that stuff is gonna start to seep into my work.” Fernyhough said 17 more live-work studios and six work-only studios will be available for artists to rent at a low cost in other new developments in the area. “We are already starting to see the benefits of having artists here,” said Fernyhough. “They have been participating in the community, in events and in creating events of their own.” She said the artists will help fulfill the city’s broader vision to build an arts and entertainment district, which goes from Cambie North all the way through to Bridgeport.

Shelby Wyminga uses the open space for her rehearsals and her husband has converted their second bedroom into a music studio. Daisy Xiong photo

“There will be a new community centre, a non-for proﬁt art space, a new park, coffee shops, restaurants, and hopefully some music venue,” said Fernyhough.

“Having an affordable place to live in Metro Vancouver is really incredible, so that artists are able to actually practice their art rather than working in a job they hate, and doing what is essentially their profession on the side.”

“The vision is that it will be a very lively, vibrant, pedestrian friendly area with a lot of activities on the street.” Artists interested in the program can sign up for Richmond Artists Directory to receive more information.

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Tour shows off city’s Indigenous art Megan Devlin RICHMOND NEWS

As part of Richmond’s Culture Days this year, a Musqueam elder shared stories about his people’s art and culture while guiding a tour of Indigenous public art. The free tour saw two bus-loads of people shepherded around the city with commentary by Jim Kew, Musqueam name kwes’kwestin. “Six years before I was born, the potlach ban was repealed. So information that I share on the tour would have put my parents or grandparents in jail,” he told the Richmond News. Kew is a business owner and cultural representative for Musqueam who has previously worked as an archeological technician, a band councillor and an artist. He told the News he used to carve pieces of silver jewelry and spent several years working in the late Bill Reid’s studio. “The canoe at YVR was created from the clay and plasters that I worked on in Bill’s shop,” he said. The Richmond Oval was one stop on the tour for people to see the Buttress Runnels by Musqueam artist Susan Point. Kew says he loves that Point included the great blue heron, or “smokwah” in henqeminum. According to stories, smokwah was a man who was reincarnated as a heron as a reward for his hard work. “He represents values of industry and family in our culture,” Kew said. Biliana Velkova, Richmond’s public art planner, says she’s

The Richmond Oval (above) was one stop on the tour for people to see the Buttress Runnels (far right) by Musqueam artist Susan Point. Jim Kew (right) led a tour of Indigenous public art as part of Richmond’s Culture Days. Photos submitted glad the tour exposes the city’s “rich and diverse” Indigenous public art collection to a wider audience. Velkova was also impressed with its popularity. The two buses ﬁlled up quickly and registration had to close well in advance of the tour date. However, the city has brochures available for self-guided tours.

The tour begins at the Richmond Cultural Centre with late Tsimshian artist Victor Reese’s Soo-Gee-Ghet totem pole. Other stops include: The Richmond Oval for Fish Trap Way by Susan Point and son Thomas Cannell; Sonny Assu’s Authentic Aboriginal inside the Richmond Oval; Hupakwanum: The Chief’s Treasure Box by Patrick Amos, Tim Paul, Tom Paul and Rodney Sayers; Rebecca Belmore’s Upriver at the Oval Village; Capstan Village for a piece by Vancouver-based Haida artist Raymond Boisjoly; Terra Nova park for Ravens Bench by Thomas Cannell. Kew called it “a wonderful thing” for people to share their values and identity as part of Culture Days in Richmond and beyond.

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Exhibit celebrates arena history Two-dimensional prints cover 24 concrete pillars around building explores spectacle culture and media in her artwork.

Alyse Kotyk RICHMOND NEWS

A new community-based public art display is celebrating more than 50 years of history and the contributions of local athletes at Minoru Arena. FANFARE is a two-dimensional artwork that has been printed on vinyl then installed on 24 concrete pillars inside Minoru Arena. The works showcase the heritage and some cultural events that have taken place at the arena including the old Brighouse Park Racetrack and Holland Heineken House during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Produced by Vancouver-based artist, Faith Moosang, the materials for the display were collected from arena users, community members and the Richmond Archives. Moosang, a multimedia artist, curator, writer and researcher, typically

On her blog that documented the project, Moosang said her “passion and background in public art-making is often expressed through working with archival film-based materials – specifically photography, film and video.” She described the moment that her concepts became a large-scale 3D object as “thrilling.” “Nothing prepares you for what it will actually look like,” she wrote. FANFARE is part of the City’s 2018 Engaging Artists in Community Public Arts Projects and was established in partnership with the Richmond Arenas Community Association. These types of artistic projects aim to “support artists with socially-oriented practices and projects that can promote social connections, celebrate past accomplishments and tell stories to connect and inspire future generations.”

The FANFARE display at Minoru Arena celebrates 50 years of history at the venue, along with the contributions made by local athletes. City of Richmond/Twitter photo

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City Board NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION FOR THE YEAR 2019 Permissive Exemption Bylaw 9893 Notice is given that the City of Richmond intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2019 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated City taxes are shown for the 2019 and for the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter. Name

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Canadian Mental Health Association

8911 Westminster Highway

Canadian Sport Institute Paciﬁc Society

Estimated Estimated Estimated Taxes 2019 Taxes 2020 Taxes 2021 10,571

10,886

11,207

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4,794

4,937

5,083

8300 Cook Road

1,938

1,996

2,055

23591 Westminster Highway

2,962

3,050

3,140

Development Disabilities Association

6531 Azure Road

2,650

2,729

2,809

Development Disabilities Association

8400 Robinson

3,252

3,349

3,448

Development Disabilities Association

7611 Langton Road

3,172

3,267

3,363

Gardens Children's Centre

10640 No. 5 Road

1,456

1,499

1,544

Girl Guides of Canada

11551 Dyke Road

16,520

17,012

17,514

Girl Guides of Canada

4780 Blundell Road

2,716

2,797

2,879

Greater Vancouver Community Service Society 4811 Williams Road

2,764

2,846

2,930

Navy League of Canada National Council

7411 River Road

9,477

9,760

10,047

Pinegrove Place, Mennonite Care Home Society of Richmond

11331 Mellis Drive

13,968

14,385

14,809

Richmond Animal Protection Society

12071 No 5 Road

Richmond Caring Place

7000 Minoru Boulevard

Richmond Centre For Disability

100-5671 No 3 Road

Richmond Family Place

8660 Ash Street

Richmond Gymnastics Association

Cook Road Children's Centre (Richmond Society for Community Living) Cranberry Children Centre (Richmond Society for Children's Centres)

10,520

10,834

11,154

113,576

116,961

120,411

21,891

22,543

23,208

9,599

9,885

10,176

140-7400 River Road

10,281

10,588

10,900

Richmond Ice Centre

14140 Triangle Road

192,074

197,798

203,633

Richmond Lawn Bowling Club

6133 Bowling Green Road

38,628

39,780

40,953

Richmond Legion Senior Citizen Society

7251 Langton Road

19,028

19,595

20,174

Richmond Lion's Manor

9020 Bridgeport Road

Richmond Oval

6111 River Road

Richmond Public Library - Cambie Branch

17,101

17,611

18,131

1,310,730

1,349,790

1,389,609

140-160 11590 Cambie Road

2,978

3,067

3,158

Richmond Public Library - Ironwood Branch

11688 Steveston Highway

5,328

5,486

5,648

Richmond Rod and Gun Club

7760 River Road

25,599

26,362

27,140

Richmond Rod and Gun Club

140-7400 River Road

5,140

5,293

5,450