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NEWS Pool expected to open for spring break NEWS Trampoline park says dad may have been intoxicated when fatality happened COMMUNITY Richmond prepares to welcome the new lunar year COMMUNITY Therapeutic riding to expand in 2019 SPORTS Hockey star Katie Chan earned a NCAA scholarship by Grade 9

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I received an interesting email the other day. It was from someone complaining that the Richmond News printed comments from people who are “obviously so Pro-China.” In particular, he was offended that, following the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, we ran a story about a Richmond group protesting her detainment. The protesters argued that Meng’s human rights were being violated. They were calling for her immediate release.

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The email writer said it was “sad that Richmond News prints these stories,” and accused our reporter of being a “puppet.” My ﬁrst reaction was, “Ya, sure, shoot the messenger.” Making space in a paper for certain viewpoints is not the same as endorsing them -- duh. But not so fast. We are responsible for making that distinction clear. At the time we ran the Meng protest story, there was some discussion in the newsroom about the front page headline which stated “Free Meng.” Some thought the quotation marks were unnecessary, that given we were running a picture of protesters holding up a banner saying the same thing, it was obvious the headline reﬂected the protesters’ position, not the paper’s. However, others thought that while that is probably the case, the quotation marks further stress that fact. Point being, there can be ambiguity. I have also heard people say that while they may not think the paper actually endorses certain views, by giving them coverage we perpetuate them.

A couple of years ago, there was a demonstration against racism held at the Canada Line Brighouse Station. Three men from the anti-immigrant group, Soldiers of Odin, showed up and appeared to be looking for a ﬁght. We reported on the event, but later some of the demonstrators complained that while there were vastly more demonstrators than agitators, it was the men in black hoodies shouting menacing chants who got most of the media coverage.

Again, fair enough. We need to guard against misrepresenting a situation by focusing on the shocking and appalling. Actually, the same thing was said during the school board’s debate regarding a policy for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). But despite all these valid points, I would contend our greatest enemy is ignorance, and ignorance thrives in darkness. While the media can fail in various and spectacular ways, it can also be a public space where all ideas are contested. At its best, it is a space where good ideas can gain traction and bad ones are shown for what they are. We could censor ideas we don’t like and just write “good news” stories. But, frankly, that’s the height of cynicism. It takes bullish optimism, to believe we can hear things that make us uncomfortable, that we can have impassioned yet constructive discussions with those we disagree.

In this age of ﬁlter bubbles, echo chambers and the habit of only forwarding articles we know our friends will agree with, healthy debate is not something we can take for granted. In that light, I make no apologies for bringing a vast range of voices into the conversation.

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Basically, we cook together to have a big Chinese dinner. It used to be we’d have some friends. But because of our age and moving from a house to an apartment we don’t have that much space.

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In China there would be some parties. Most people come back home. Here it’s totally different. There aren’t as many friends or family members.

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I like seeing all my friends, celebrating and having a happy day. When we were young in Hong Kong we had a big family.

We usually have a large meal of 10 courses. There’s always ﬁsh, chicken, duck (dishes). We go out, though. Nobody cooks anymore.

But we’re all separate now. More of my family now lives in the U.S., some are living in Toronto.

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Email your letters to Editor@RichmondNews.com News reader doesn’t mind picking up some trash, but this shameless dumping deserves an answer. Photo submitted

Hungry for downtown food trucks Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, Re: “B.C. wood passed up for American lumber,” Letters, Jan. 24.

Karma’s coming for ya

Our purchasing policies are designed to ensure we get the best value for taxpayers while ensuring a fair competitive process for suppliers.

Dear Editor,

In sourcing the timbers for the boardwalk, our purchasing department obtained quotes from a number of suppliers and selected the lowest bidder, Shy’s Lumber, which is a B.C. company.

I don’t get it! Since the big storms we endured over the holidays, with rain, king tides and wind, I’ve personally pulled easily 500 pounds of garbage from the banks of our Fraser River.

Selectively applying local product or supplier preference in purchasing decisions would be contrary to our obligation to obtain best value for taxpayers. As well, federal and provincial trade regulations also place requirements on local governments to maintain open procurement practises which also limits the application of selective purchasing policies.

From huge chunks of styrofoam to tote lids and propane tanks, it’s been a chore. But I’m happy to do my part. I need the exercise. Folks strolling the trails and waterways drinking their lattes always comment, and I typically shoot back, “Well, I can pick it up or leave it for someone else to do it,” and continue on my way.

Shy’s Lumber was responsible for sourcing the lumber. Where it was sourced from was outside of the scope of their contract with the city.

Ted Townsend

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Then this morning, as I’m driving

to the dike for my morning hike with the dogs, I ﬁnd some low-life (two, actually) have taken drives and unloaded their refuse along the side of the road and into the ditch. Our neighbours are cleaning up their yards or paying a company to haul away the junk (including high-chairs and kids’ toys) and then dumping it by our waterways and farmlands. So this is the way we show our children about respecting our community and themselves? Karma is coming for you. Enjoy.

Les Patterson

While lucky Vancouver residents can sample a great variety of food cart fare, “downtown” Richmond is home to just one lonely Japadog stand. It’s time to liven up our moribund downtown street scene by encouraging the establishment of a food cart culture, perhaps north of the Canada Line Brighouse terminus where there are wide sidewalks that are generally packed with daytime commuters and shoppers. Richmond has little to offer diners beyond its chain restaurants and Asian cuisine offerings, for which we can be justly proud and appreciative to have. But, sometimes, we might just want to bite into an authentic taco or schnitzel or maybe a cannoli, all of which were available from food carts at the recent Street Food City event in Downtown Vancouver. Beyond Asian fare, Richmond’s food choices are shrinking. Soon the beloved Greek Restaurant Felicos will close. We can quickly rectify this culinary deﬁciency by placing food carts at strategic spots in our city centre.

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Beaches ‘clear-cut’ Dear Editor, Regarding the huge windstorm we had a few weeks ago and, more speciﬁcally, what is known as Gilbert or London Beach (Dyke Road shoreline — No. 2 Rd. east through the dog park), the city is in the process of debris cleanup — mainly driftwood logs which were all rearranged and thrown high above normal highwater line by the wind and waves. Agreed, it’s quite the mess and, as is underway, requires attention. However, the city has contracted out the cleanup, and the contractor is basically and commercially “strip mining” — “clear cutting” — the entire shoreline. For a good part, this has little impact on the esthetics, except for the above mentioned Gilbert beach and sections to the west of that, say to the small boat launch. For many years, I cruised the B.C. coast with adventure charters and have had the pleasure of viewing thousands of west coast beaches. This little diamond of a beach in our city, in our own backyard, at the mouth of the mighty Fraser, held the spirit and character, the ﬂavour of the west coast more than any other in the Lower Mainland. Yes, there have likely been many storms before that have rearranged the driftwood on that beach. And over the last, who knows, say 100 years, that wood has been there in one

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arrangement or another creating our little diamond. Locals and I’m sure others have visited — photographers, dreamers, kids playing in the sand and climbing and hiding among their huge random shapes, stirring excitement and imaginations. It’s simply a wonderful place! I contacted Coun. Linda McPhail, who was immediately concerned and had someone from the parks department call me and we discussed the situation. He, too, was concerned, compassionate and fully understood the importance of “the beach.” He promised that some logs would be left. I was pleased and satisﬁed. Yet, I am somewhat concerned that this cleanup contractor will be left on his own to leave a few token logs lying around and be done with it. I am hoping our Richmond parks department will involve their landscaping experts who care and are well aware of park esthetics to ensure our little diamond will be restored as a diamond. The cleanup process is at a critical location — right at the beach. Many character pieces of driftwood are minutes away from being trucked away for good. I do think the city is concerned and would take positive action, but time is of the essence and I’m not sure of the most effective approach.

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Driftwood converted to sawdust on dikes Dear Editor,

Driving along Dyke Road recently I noticed with dismay that the weathered driftlogs strewn randomly along Gilbert Beach have all been turned into massive mounds of sawdust. While I am sure that there is a logical explanation from an engineering point of view, removing all of that naturally landed wood and attendant habitat takes away a good portion of the untidy charm of that zone. People are always sitting there pic-

nicking or just staring at the river from a natural quiet perch on logs that have probably been there for decades. The recent high tides may have brought a few more in, but c’mon! Does the city really need a makework project that removes every last stick and turns it into a woodchip? This is not even mentioning all the small plants and animals that had made the area their home.

Glen Andersen RICHMOND

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City sets opening day for centre Delays have plagued Minoru Centre, but city says project on budget There are also outdoor public plazas and two public art installations.

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March 11 has been earmarked as the opening day for the new Minoru Centre for Active Living, which includes several pools, a seniors centre and an event centre. The centre’s opening is more than a year and a half later than previously expected, but city staff say it’s still on budget, with the final cost coming in at $79 million. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the new centre will offer a plethora of programs as well as more capacity for seniors, sports teams and other groups. “I think it will perform a great service for the entire community,” he said. “With our growing population, it will be used more and more.” The seniors centre with a lounge, billiards room, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, music room, woodworking shop and arts studio is 33,000 square feet. The Minoru Seniors Society will run two food services — a cafeteria and a bistro. The event centre, at 8,000 square feet, will support fields next door, with eight changing rooms, washrooms, a first aid room, a concession and a multipurpose room with a view of the field.

The pool has two 25-metre lap pools, a leisure pool, two hot pools, two saunas, a steam room and a cold plunge pool. The fitness centre is 8,500 square feet in size. Drop-in programs will start on March 11 as long as the occupancy permit is in place, and registered programs will start the following weeks. When asked about the delays in construction, Brodie deferred to staff. “From my point of view, the focus has been on getting the thing finished and up and running,” he said. “In the meantime, we have the Minoru Centre and the seniors centre, so it’s not like we don’t have facilities.” In reference to the year-and-a-half delay, city spokesperson Ted Townsend said that major projects “evolve” and the time allocated needed to be adjusted from what was originally anticipated. Townsend said the previous year’s weather caused disruption to the construction schedule, delays in the delivery of construction supplies and conflicts with the availability of contractors caused further challenges. “Ultimately, we believe the most important fact is that the project remains on budget,” he added. “As well, our focus has always

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A grand opening is expected in April. Details on the project can be found at yourminoru.ca.

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Wendy Yuan has left the federal Liberal Party. She said she is concerned about the deficit Trudeau is putting the country into. “Twenty years later, our kids are going to pay for this,” she said. She also said Trudeau is not handling the pipeline file well, saying Canada has a “piece of gold” in its natural resources, but can’t ship it. Yuan said she joined the Liberal party under Paul Martin and she felt it was then more in the centre. Yuan is the founder and president of Bradley Pacific, a company that focuses on helping sell Canadian goods and technology to world markets.

On Dec. 1, 2018, just before 1:30 a.m., Richmond Mounties responded to a call from a 31-year old woman, who claimed she was followed into the River Rock Casino by a man, after leaving the Bridgeport Canada Line station. After entering a washroom in the casino, the male suspect allegedly followed her and proceeded to photograph with a smartphone while she was occupying one of the stalls.

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The City of Richmond is looking at adding a multi-use lane for pedestrians and cyclists in Hamilton and they are asking the province to help pay for it.

Richmond RCMP are asking for help in identifying a man suspected of photographing a woman in a casino washroom.

Wendy Yuan, who wanted to run as a Liberal in the last federal election in Steveston-Richmond East, is making a bid to run as a Conservative in the same riding.

Yuan said she was always a “blue Liberal,” and after being disappointed with Justin Trudeau’s performance, she has decided to seek the nomination to run for the Conservatives in Steveston-Richmond East.

Townsend said he could not discuss the contract to build the facility because of privacy reasons.

Place Activity Centre will transition to the new facility when the new facility opens. Registration for new programs at the Minoru Centre for Active Living will be available through the city’s website at richmond.ca/ register starting online Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. for aquatic programs and 10 p.m. for senior and ﬁtness programs.

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“We were told, sorry, you’re not green lit, (you’re) red lit,” Yuan said, adding “No one told me why I was red lit.”

been on delivering a ﬁnished facility of the highest quality for our community and have taken the time necessary to ensure we achieve that objective. In short, we have not wanted to sacriﬁce quality for expediency.”

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The Richmond resident and business owner ran for the Liberal party in 2008 and 2011 in VancouverKingsway, and she pointed out she was “green lit” for the party then. But when she sought the nomination for Steveston-Richmond East in 2015, she said she was told by the party that she was “red lit.” This was after she and her volunteers had collected more than 2,000 memberships.

Minoru Centre for Active Living is set open March 11 as long as the occupancy permit is in place. Maria Rantanen photo

RCMP released this photo of a suspect. black jacket and dark pants.

According to police, the suspect ﬂed when confronted and was last seen heading towards the Canada Line station.

“The Richmond RCMP have exhausted all of our available leads in this case. We are hoping that the security image of the suspect may prompt information from the public and possibly bring to light other unreported cases,” said Cpl. Dennis Hwang.

The suspect is described as male, possibly First Nations, about 25 years old, 170 cm (5’8”), slim build, wearing a

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable A. Giang at 604-278-1212, quoting ﬁle #2018-34811.

A proposal was before council to apply for a cost-sharing grant with the province to build a bike lane between Fraserside Gate and Smith Crescent on Westminster Highway. Currently, cyclists and pedestrians only have a narrow shoulder — narrower than a metre wide — to navigate along. The total cost is estimated at $1.1 million, and the city has already applied to TransLink for partial funding. If successful, funding from BikeBC would further reduce the costs. According to a staff report, the city will only build the multi-use pathway this year if they get at least half the cost in grants. Otherwise, the project will be put off until next year.

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Richmond Hospital Foundation is pleased to introduce our 2019 Board of Directors Our 2019 Honorary Board Members Roger Cheng

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Park owners deny negligence, blame dad-of-two

Two former Safeway stores in Richmond will soon open, as expected, as discount supermarket brand FreshCo.

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The owners of a Richmond trampoline park are claiming a dad-of-two, who died while using the premises, may have been under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

Sobeys Inc., which owns Safeway, announced Tuesday that both stores will be among 10 former Safeways reopening in the spring as the ﬁrst FreshCo locations in B.C. Last July, nine Safeway stores in Metro Vancouver closed and the union representing 1,000 workers (100 in Richmond), UFCW 1518, called the closures “an outrage.”

Almost a year to the day that 46-year-old Jay Greenwood died following a fatal injury at Extreme Air Park – after diving into a foam pit while playing with his two young daughters – the facility’s corporate owners responded to a lawsuit ﬁled in November by the victim’s children.

The Richmond News reported last April how Safeway in Western Canada ran into ﬁnancial problems since Sobeys purchased the well-known brand name supermarket. UFCW had claimed the stores had been mismanaged and the company was trying to lower wages for the remaining workers.

In the response, Extreme Air Park Inc. suggest that Greenwood “caused or contributed to the incident” by “using the trampoline and/ or foam pit when his ability to do so was impaired or compromised by fatigue, the consumption of alcohol or the ingesting of drugs.”

A statement issued Tuesday by UFCW 1518’s president, Kim Novak, took another shot at Empire, the Canadian conglomerate which owns Sobeys Inc, saying that “Empire has made it clear that their bottom line comes before the interests of their hard working and dedicated employees.” FreshCo, said Novak, will be represented by UFCW 1518, however “there are issues with the collective agreement issued by (mediator Vince Ready) and the ability for Sobeys to convert; both issues are being appealed to the BC Labour Relations Board and the BC Court of Appeal.”

The company also alleges that Greenwood failed to “pay sufﬁcient attention to the activity he was engaged in,” failed to “follow the oral warning and instructions given by the employees of Extreme Air” and “failed to observe and comply with warning signs posted” at the premises.

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Jay Greenwood died Jan. 22, 2018 after an accident at Extreme Air Park on Triangle Road. In a response to his children’s lawsuit, the park owners deny any negligence and claim the dad-of-two may even have been impaired. File photo the owners of the building – called 14380 Triangle Road Investments – claims it had nothing to do with the operations of Extreme Air Park. Both defendants claim that all reasonable care was taken to ensure the premises was safe for use and both deny Greenwood’s death was caused by any negligence on their parts. None of the allegations contained in the lawsuit, or the responses, have been proven in court.

In June 2018, other family members of Jason Greenwood also sued the same group of defendants over his death. Those allegations have not been proven or tested in court. According to witnesses, Greenwood was jumping from an elevated trampoline into a foam pit and broke his neck. His death prompted serious questions among eyewitnesses about safety at the facility, with some claiming staff at the park didn’t appear to know what to do at the time. Two weeks after the fatality, the company issued a statement, offering its condolences and also asking the provincial government to draw up trampoline safety regulations, which don’t appear to exist. Vancouver Coastal Health ofﬁcials last summer called for provincial and municipal regulations and standards for trampoline parks following Greenwood’s death.

Georgia and Reed Greenwood, by their guardian Molly Gates, ﬁled a lawsuit last November, naming Extreme Air Park, an unnamed employee (John Doe) and Triangle Road Investments as defendants.

The company claims that Greenwood and his family members signed a release agreement, which speciﬁcally covers the aforementioned risk assumption by any customers.

The City of Richmond last summer asked the Union of B.C. Municipalities to make a resolution to amend its laws regarding trampoline regulations.

“The infant plaintiffs witnessed the incident and realized their father was gravely injured and possibly deceased which was shocking and horrifying to them,” their claim states.

Extreme Air Inc. has also claimed that three other businesses, Extreme Air Park Ltd 2, 3 and 4, were not involved in the operation of the Richmond facility.

The resolution was adopted by the UBCM, said the city this week, but the matter now rests with the province to determine whether or not they will act upon it.

“Following the incident the infant plaintiffs attempted to obtain assistance from the staff at the premises when their father was injured, and in particular from John Doe, but no assistance was immediately forthcoming. The plaintiff G. Greenwood was told by John Doe that he had to ﬁnish

And VCH’s Chief Medical Ofﬁcer, Patricia Daly, called on Technical Safety BC (TSBC) to assume responsibility for regulating safety at such parks.

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The pair seeks unspeciﬁed general and special damages for negligence for Extreme Air Park’s alleged failure to supervise patrons’ use of the foam pit and trampoline equipment in the facility.

In its response ﬁled Jan. 3 this year (Greenwood died on Jan. 22, 2018), Extreme Air insists that Greenwood “willingly accepted and assumed any risk of injury” and that signs to that effect are posted throughout the Triangle Road premises in southeast Richmond.

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Tributes pour in for Joyce Linda and her brother Lawrence Cheung still work full-time at the restaurant, and sister Kat Cheung is a familiar face as well.

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Joyce was 67 when she died, and had been married to Danny for 47 years. The long-time lovebirds, as Linda called them, met in kindergarten.

Messages of condolence are pouring in from the community following the death of Joyce Cheung, co-owner of the popular Danny’s Wun Tun Restaurant in Ironwood. Joyce’s family remembers her sense of humour, her compassion and her commitment to hospitality. “She loved what she did. Being in the kitchen, feeding people,” her daughter Linda Cheung said. “She loved to talk to customers. And customers were not just customers. They were friends in her eyes.” The Cheung family has served delicious Cantonese food for 42 years, ﬁrst at their Canton Wun Tun House and then at Danny’s. Joyce and her husband, Danny Cheung, immigrated to Toronto from Hong Kong in the early 1970s. The young couple had their ﬁrst of three children there before moving to Vancouver to escape the frigid weather. Joyce found a job at Hon’s Wun Tun House in Chinatown, where she learned to wrap its namesake savoury delicacies. Danny served at another Vancouver restaurant.

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Joyce Cheung, of Danny’s Wun Tun. Soon, the couple decided to open their own in Richmond: Canton Wun Tun at Times Square. But they encountered a roadblock. Richmond bylaws at the time didn’t allow a front noodle kitchen, Linda said. So her mother sat outside of City Hall every day for two weeks to get permission to open. “Eventually they’re like, OK, Joyce, they’re gonna change it. That’s how it jump started,” Linda said. And so one of Richmond’s favourite restaurants was born, drawing diners from all over the Lower Mainland. “It was just great working beside my mom and dad,” Linda said. “The restaurant was their hard work. Their baby that they nursed.”

Loyal customers are adding their own messages of remembrance on social media. One person called her a ray of sunshine, while others remembered her vibrant smile and welcoming attitude. John Ackermann, who grew up in Richmond, remembers eating at the Cheungs’ restaurant every Friday night with his family. “She could remember everyone, she would ask about family members,” he said. “Just a really personal touch.” Linda said she wanted to thank everyone for their love and support. “It’s been a gift. I feel like they’re sharing a moment that they had with our mom. It just warms our hearts.” The family is hosting a memorial service for Joyce on Friday, Feb. 1 at Richmond Funeral Home from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Everyone who knew Joyce is welcome.

Coyote ‘chased girl’ along trail Alan Campbell ACAMPBELL@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Parents and pet owners are being asked to take precautions after a report of a coyote chasing a girl on a Richmond trail. The sighting and experience was reported Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 3:45 p.m. on the Stanley Park Ecology Society coyote sighting map. According to the posting, the “coyote moved toward, then chased, a girl who was running from it” in the greenbelt strip east of McMath secondary and west of Railway Avenue. On the same sighting map, a police ofﬁcer is said to have witnessed a coyote chasing “several different children” on Wednesday in the area of Quebec Street and 14th Avenue in Vancouver. While coyote sightings across

Richmond and Metro Vancouver are not unusual, it’s rare, say wildlife experts, for the typically timid creatures to attack humans. The months leading up to spring are apparently mating season for coyotes, who can be a little bolder than usual at this time of year. If a coyote does approach you, experts say you should make yourself appear large, put your arms in the air, make lots of noise and try and scare the coyote off. It’s also advisable to keep your pets on a short leash and pick them up, if you can, if a coyote comes too close. Above all else, the society reminds people not to feed the coyotes, as this erodes their inherent fear of humans. According to the society, there are hundreds of urban coyotes in the Metro Vancouver area and mating season lasts into April.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOYCE CHEUNG December 16, 1951-January 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joyce Cheung; a proud wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and for 42 years, a successful entrepreneur. She will be greatly missed by her immediate family members: Danny, Lawrence, Linda, and Kat. Joyce leaves in her wake a beautiful legacy of love, compassion, and hospitality. She was a strong woman with a brilliant sense of humour, and her passing leaves a huge hole in many grieving hearts.

Joyce’s Buddhist faith permeated her life; she now rests peacefully in eternity with those who have been waiting to receive her.

A Funeral Service has been arranged by the Richmond Funeral Home for Friday, February 1st from 8:30-10:30 a.m., and all who knew her well are welcome to attend. Condolences may be left for the family at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/richmond/obituaries. If so desired, people may donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC at www.heartandstroke.ca, in memory of Joyce Cheung.

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Black History Month kicks off Friday Other Black History Month events in the cultural centre include:

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This Friday, Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month in Richmond (BHM), with an array of performances, exhibits and events lined up. The now annual event in Richmond kicks off Friday with an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Richmond-born and raised Shiraine Haas will, again, MC the ceremony, which will feature music by Checo and the VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir, as well as the McNair Secondary Jazz Band.

Keynote speaker at the opening ceremony this year will be Dr. Carole Christensen, a professor emerita at UBC’s School of Social Work. Photo submitted

The opening ceremony will last an hour, followed by light refreshments from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Keynote speaker at the ceremony this year will be Dr. Carole Christensen, a professor emerita at UBC’s School of Social Work, whose presentation is titled “Blacks in Canada: Acknowledging the past and the future to envision the future.” In that school’s 75-year history, Christensen was only the second woman ever chosen as director and was also the ﬁrst black woman to be selected for the position anywhere in Canada. In 1991, Christensen founded the Multicultural Family Centre (MFC) at REACH in

East Vancouver, which is designed to assist immigrants and refugees to access health and social services. Prior to her UBC appointment, Christensen introduced courses and graduate degree concentrations in cross-cultural and antiracist studies at McGill University. “She’s been involved in black studies and history for many years and has done things in the community for all cultures,” said BHM Richmond founder and organizer Mary Wilson of asking Christensen to be the keynote speaker.

This exhibition features artists Akem and Odera Igbokwe as they explore the concepts of identity, culture and representation through their illustration and paintings. Akem’s Mythic Texture focuses on black people living with joy and adventure as a counter-narrative to the negative images in the media. Odera’s Black History, Present and Afrofuturism explores black historical ﬁgures, legends and mythologies from the African diaspora, and visions of Afrofuturism Reading, storytelling for children: Saturday, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Join presenter Carmencita Lake as she tells stories about the history and contributions of the black people in Canada. Living our Culture through Art, Dance and Community Events: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2 to 4 p.m.: Discover black culture through the dance performances of presenter Violet Haas and her dancers from Richmond and throughout the Lower Mainland. Film screening: Black Panther (including free popcorn) Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

(Doors open at 6 p.m.) Discover why Black Panther is the highestgrossing film of 2018 and why this superhero movie has sparked powerful conversations about black history and culture. Beyond the Underground Railway; Feature on Viola Desmond: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 to 9 p.m.: Presented by Carmencita Lake, find out about the development of the black community and its history in Canada and learn about the life of Viola Desmond, the first woman to appear on a Canadian bank note, and her fight against racial discrimination. There will be a discussion after the presentation. Long Forgotten or Never Known Black Inventors: The Many Cultures within the Black Diaspora Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 to 4 p.m.: Presenters Ernest Codrington and Wilbur Walrond will introduce a selection of black inventors and their inventions along with a discussion of the many different cultures that exist within the black community due to intermarriages, respectively. According to the 2016 census, there were 870 people of Caribbean origin and 2,010 of African origin living in Richmond. This compares to the non-mandatory, 2011 National Household Survey, which indicated just 1,250 of black ethnicity were living in Richmond.

Mental health conference for ﬁrst responders Megan Devlin MDEVLIN@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

Hundreds of firefighters, police and paramedics from across B.C. will gather in Richmond this week for a conference on first responder mental health. The first-ever meeting, hosted by the BC First Responders Mental Health Committee, promises to give those working on the front lines more tools to support their mental well-being.

“First responders experience traumas and stressors on the job that are unlike those seen in most other occupations,” a WorkSafeBC release says.

“Research has shown they are at higher risk of mental health injuries, and that the stigma around mental health in their workplaces can be an obstacle to getting help.” First responders make up less than one per cent of B.C.’s total work force, but in 2016 and 2017 they accounted for 10 per cent of

allowed claims for mental health injuries from WorksafeBC.

Richmond Fire-Rescue Chief Tim Wilkinson said the conference is so popular that the department could only secure one seat for its management team. More staff members are expected to attend. “(Our department has) a focus on creating an environment where the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of our staff is paramount. This conference is expected to provide high-quality educational sessions that will assist us to develop

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The Richmond News has previously reported how mental illnesses like PTSD affect Richmond firefighters, including the story of one retired Richmond firefighter whose suicide sharpened the department’s focus on piercing the stigma surrounding it.

This week’s conference includes keynote speakers on lifting taboos around mental illness and sessions on resilience and return to work.

Even though ﬁrst responders are known to suffer higher rates of mental illness, getting compensation from WorkSafeBC can still be an uphill battle even after presumptive legislation was introduced, as an-

Tickets to the conference are now sold out, but the BC First Responders Mental Health Committee provides additional resources at bcﬁrstrespondersmentalhealth. com. The committee was formed in 2015 to help improve ﬁrst responder mental health, and they’re known for their “share it, don’t wear it” awareness campaign.

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A Richmond-based children’s charity is still accepting hair donations and is still making real wigs for kids. Wigs for Kids, which has its ofﬁce in Steveston, is having to get the word out about the donations after the unconnected Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) announced it wasn’t accepting human hair donations as of Dec. 31 last year. The CCS said synthetic wigs – made for patients ﬁghting cancer and subsequent hair loss – are so advanced these days that the demand for real hair wigs has dropped off. Unfortunately, donations of hair to Wigs for Kids has also dropped off dramatically since the CCS decision, with many people

believing the two organizations are connected. “People seem to think we are part of the (CCS) and we are not,” said Wigs for Kids’ Bev Friesen. “Since the CCS announcement, we’ve seen a huge drop-off in hair donations, about 70 to 75 per cent, and we’re getting people phoning us asking where they can donate their hair if we’re not taking it anymore.” Friesen said her charity desperately needs the real hair as, “when we give it to our wig-maker, we only have to pay $800 for a $2,500 human hair wig. “Kids still like to be able to style their wigs with irons and stuff like that; you can’t do that with synthetic wigs.” Anyone wanting to donate to Wigs for Kids or is thinking about holding a fundraiser can go online to WigsForKids.org.

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Already resplendent with numerous war medals, the Canadian Forces Decoration and the Medal of Legion of Honour (from the French government), Chow was presented with yet another honour in Richmond. At the Richmond branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Chow, a 59-year veteran of the legion, was belatedly awarded his 50year legion medal. Born in Victoria in 1921, Chow signed

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English,” said Matt Pitcairn, CEO of the organization. “Our Greater China Exchange Committee does a great job of creating a fun, inclusive environment that people like to come out to. It’s a great opportunity to meet new business contacts and friends that you haven’t crossed paths with yet.” Entertainment and food is a major focus for the planners of this event. Guests can expect to revel in the traditional lion

dance, enjoy a visit from the God of Fortune bearing red pockets, and be entertained by live music performances, while feasting on the 10-course banquet. Lucky guests will walk away with one of the many table or door prizes. The Pig occupies the 12th position on the Chinese zodiac calendar. For business people, it’s forecast to be an auspicious year. According to Chinese astrology, 2019 is a great year to make money, and

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Cynthia Ma and Wendy Qian are good friends, but they have completely different memories of celebrating Chinese New Year in their hometowns in China.

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In Qian’s hometown, Suzhou in southern China, many of the traditional Chinese New Year customs of the region are honoured. “On the eve of Chinese New Year, our whole big family has dinner together, then my grandparents prepare a bowl of food for the ‘Kitchen God’, which we bring home and put on the stove,” said Qian. The bowl contains food such as pig ears and rice cakes wrapped in red paper. This practice is a tradition passed down from earlier times when there wasn’t enough food for families, Quin explained. The bowl is a symbol of hope for more food in the coming year. When midnight passes, people go to a local temple to burn the new year’s ﬁrst incense, ring the temple bell and pray for health and safety for their families. Every Chinese New Year morning, parents make rice dumplings with a lot of sugar in the soup, and kids would say “very sweet” while eating it, hoping the coming year would be sweet and beautiful. As part of the celebrations, households ignite ﬁrecrackers to welcome the “fortune

Cynthia Ma was surprised at ﬁnding old customs in Canada. god” to their home, according to Qian. “After I moved to UBC in 2012, I sometimes spent Chinese New Year in class, and even forgot about it,” she said. “The festival is only a distant shape if you are not celebrating it with the people you want to be with... now I always try to call and greet my family on Chinese New Year.” Unlike Qian, Ma grew up in Zhengzhou, a metropolis in northern China, and said many Chinese New Year traditions have faded away with the rapid development of the area in the past few years. “I like traditional (Chinese New Year) customs, such as attending the temple fair, playing with lanterns and watching the dragon and lion dance,” said Ma. 26

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Canada Line commuters will be treated to free food, gifts and live performances at the Richmond-Brighouse Station on Feb. 3 in celebration of Chinese New Year. “The community is not very harmonious right now. People often refer to Chinese people as selﬁsh, evading tax, money laundering...I’m very concerned because that’s not what all Chinese people are like,” said Linda Zhang, a Richmond resident and one of the event organizers. “We hope, through this event, people of different cultures and ethnicities can come together and understand each other better, while promoting the Canadian values of giving and kindness.” Xinman Li, a Grade 11 student at Steveston-London secondary, is the co-chair of the event. She told the Richmond News around 200 volunteers are expected to help out at the street event, which will welcome anyone passing by. “We will be giving out dumplings, spring rolls, fried rice and noodles as well

Xinman Li, a Grade 11 student, is one of the party organizers. Daisy Xiong photo as doughnuts, bread and pizza, to passersby,” said Li. “And there will be live singing, dancing and traditional Chinese instrument performances to create a festive atmosphere.” As a Chinese New Year custom, local calligraphers will write spring festival couplets on the spot with good messages and give them out for free. Li added that the event this year will invite people from the nursing community to do some health 19

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Year of the Pig A group of Richmond residents will host a Chinese New Year celebration at RichmondBrighouse Skytrain Station on Feb. 3 starting from 2 p.m. File photo

Li: More schoolmates wearing red clothes examinations such as blood pressure tests, and U-bicycle will give out free day passes to anyone wanting to take one of its bright green bikes out for a spin.

“We are still reaching out to more local groups to join us,” she said. It will be the third time this annual event takes place in Richmond. Zhang’s vision is that one day this Chinese New Year celebration will become a major event like the Vaisakhi Parade in Vancouver. Li, who moved to Richmond from China ﬁve years ago, said she has noticed more and more people celebrating Chinese

New Year over the past few years. “There are Chinese character calligraphies written on red paper on the poster wall in my school, and there are more schoolmates wearing red clothes during the festival, which is a Chinese custom,” she said. “Just like we celebrate Christmas, people from other cultures are also welcome to celebrate our festival together, in Canada where different cultures are compatible.” The free street celebration will kick off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3 at RichmondBrighouse Skytrain Station and is open to the public.

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The performers wear red, the colour of happiness, Zhu added. Zhang, who is organizing the free event with a committee of volunteers, said, like the South Asians at Vaisakhi, the Chinese community in Richmond wants to give back to the community by offering free food and donating food and items to the less fortunate during Chinese New Year celebrations. “All of us are Richmond residents — we try to learn and help other groups,” Zhang said.

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Minoru Place News

Minoru Place Activity Centre

7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC Phone: 604-238-8450 • Fax: 604-718-8462 email: seniors@richmond.ca richmond.ca/seniors

FEBRUARY 2019

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:45 am – 4:00 pm Sunday: Noon – 4:00 pm Call for holiday hour changes

COME VISIT US AT MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE (MPAC)

CLOSED: February 18 Family Day

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! 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 richmond.ca/seniors 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.

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Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose rooms, a large hall with a stage, billiards room, cafeteria and an excellent woodworking shop.

Minoru Place Activity Centre Facility Passes

The annual fees cover participation in fabulous activities including dancing, singing, weekly biking and walking groups, a variety of card games and Activities include registered programs, out more along with members pricing in the trips, special events and support groups. cafeteria. Passes are valid one year from Plus, with an annual Facility Pass you can date of purchase. choose to join any of the 35 different

Facility Pass (for 55+ years) Annual Pass...................................... $23 (Free for 90+ years) Additional Passes (Annual Pass must be purchased in addition) Woodworking Pass.......................... $36 Table Tennis Pass ............................. $36 Woodcarving Pass ........................... $36 Billiards Pass..................................... $36

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE Parking Passes

2019 parking stickers are now available for purchase. Please note the criteria change for this year:

Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

• Eligibility is 65+ years old • Seniors parking is reserved Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the MPAC lot for current members with a valid parking hanger displayed • When Minoru Centre for Active Living opens, the designated seniors parking will be relocated closer to the new facility • Available while quantities last • $11.00 for a calendar year

St. Alban

Membership

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond

Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Reverend Paula Porter Leggett

7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

Giving a membership to a friend or neighbour who lives in Richmond makes a thoughtful and unique gift at any time of year. Consider giving a Gift Card that is redeemable for a membership that gives recipients access to activity groups as well as discounts on delicious food from the MPAC cafeteria.

Cafeteria

ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH - STEVESTON Our multicultural community welcomes you to worship 4071 Francis Road, Richmond BC

Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist and 10:00 am Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist with Bible Study at 11:00 am The Reverend Brian Vickers, Rector www.stannessteveston.ca • 604-277-9626

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.)

Please join us for 10am Worship Service and Sunday School Rev. Brenda Miller 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN CHURCH SAINT SAVIOUR’S PARISH

celebrates the HOLY EUCHARIST this Sunday at 1:45 p.m. at Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 Number 2 Road, Richmond. This coming Sunday: FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Biblical Christian Faith and Traditional Anglican Worship according to the Book of Common Prayer. www.traditionalanglicanvancouver.ca • 604.275.7422

To advertise in the Church Directory, please call 604-249-3335.

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A hidden gem in the heart of Richmond, come experience an affordable, delicious meal prepared by our professional chef team. MPAC has a great eatery that features delicious and nutritious meals six days a week with member discounts. Join us for a hot meal or stop in for coffee and some delicious baked goods. Homemade soups are featured daily. View menus online: richmond.ca/parksrec/seniors/ minoruplace/minoru.htm The cafeteria accepts cash only. Hours of Operation Mon – Thu........................................ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Fri .................................................... 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Sat ................................................. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Sun .................................................................... Closed Hot Lunch Entree Service: 11:30 am–1:30 pm (Mon–Fri only) Friday Night Dinner: 4:30 – 6:00 pm (*Meal reservations strongly encouraged) Saturdays: Soup and assorted sandwiches Hot Lunch Entrees Members .................................................................$6* Non-Members.....................................................$8.50* Friday Night Dinner Members .................................................................$8* Non-Members........................................................$11* * plus 5% GST

SHOPPING BUS SERVICE

This service offers access to local shopping at reasonable rates with pick ups and drop offs at nine different independent seniors housing locations. Mondays ............... Lansdowne Mall ($2 per round trip) Walmart, Garden City ($2 per round trip) Thursdays ..................Seafair Centre ($2 per round trip) Only purchases that can be carried are accepted as bus storage is limited. For a full schedule of designated pick up locations and times, call 604-238-8456.

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Wellness Clinics

Have your blood pressure checked by a retired volunteer nurse and pick up information on programs, services and support available to seniors in the community. Holistic health appointments, manicures and pedicures are available for a fee. The clinic is offered the third Wednesday of each month. Call 604-238-8450 to book an appointment. Wed, Feb 20 ................................... 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hearing Clinics

Clinics are now offered on the 4th Monday of each month. Call 604-238-8450 to make a hearing test appointment. Mon, Feb 25 ........................................... 2:20 – 4:20 pm

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Seniors need to know what they are entitled to As our society becomes older, more and more of us are eventually going to apply for pensions and other benefits we are entitled to in B.C. and in Canada. Unfortunately, it seems that too many people are not aware of everything they are eligible to receive, whether for lack of advice, or perhaps we reach conclusions too quickly as to what we think we are not eligible for. Whatever the reason(s), it is useful to review some of what is out there today and consider what you might want to apply for (if you haven’t already). The OAS If you have lived in Canada for at least 10 years, you are eligible for a monthly pension (the OAS), currently paying a maximum of about $600 per month. If you have lived in Canada for more than 40 years AFTER age 18, you will receive the maximum. You need to apply for it, and it’s best to do that in the year before you reach 65. Your work history in Canada is not an issue here. Residency is the important criterion, along with the length of time you have lived here.

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You can now defer your OAS. If you wait after age 65, until age 70, every month you defer your OAS will raise your OAS by 0.6%. Any deferral of your OAS after age 70 will not increase it.

This discussion is not a variation of Elizabeth Browning’s famous The OASItisistaxable income. Theredescribed is a “clawback” of OAS, poem. aboutasthe tragedy in the casedepending Brown on your total level of income, which kicks in at a taxable income of just over $75,000 and v.at Pearce Estate (whose reasons for judgment were recently roughly $120,000. The clawback is total, meaning you have to repay all OAS released). Theyear. case is a claim for variation of a mother’s Will by received in the her son, the Plaintiff. You should go to a Service Canada office once you reach 64, to start the process, Background if you want your OAS to start at age 65. Note that when you find out how much your OAS pension will be, you can appeal it if you feel it is inaccurate. If you are The deceased in late-2012. She payments had married andbuthad a snowbird, notedied that you can receive OAS outsidetwice Canada, only aifcommon lawforrelationship. Insince her age first18.marriage, had two you lived here at least 20 years Otherwise,she payments outside children, the Plaintiff. That marriage ended in Canada willone onlyof bewhom made forwas 6 months. divorce, and in 1973, the deceased remarried. Additional Benefits Her secondonhusband a child a previous relationship. Depending your level had of income, youfrom can apply for the Guaranteed Income That child,(GIS), a daughter, a carYou accident Supplement a Federaldied (not atragically Provincial) in benefit. can applyinfor1989. the GIS any time of incident, year. This may important if your marriage spouse dies eventually during the year, After that theprove deceased’ s second where you will lose their OAS and your income will drop. You may then become ended in 1995. eligible for the GIS. In 1999, the deceased entered a relationship which was happy, To qualify, you have to be in receipt of the OAS, live in Canada, and have an until thebelow husband died inwas 2004. After income a certain levelunexpectedly (in 2018, that level $17,783 forthat a single person relationship, declined depression alcoholism, and $23,520 forshe a couple). The into Federal Governmentand reviews the incomeand levels died at agea year, 68. so even if your income is slightly above the levels of eligibility, four times apply anyway because the levels can rise, which may then entitle you to GIS Her eldest child, the Plaintiff, was born in 1965 and married in benefits. 1990. That marriage ended in 1993. In 1995, he started living with In 2018, the maximum GIS was $876 monthly for a single, widowed or divorced his second wife (they married in 2001). They had a daughter who senior. This amount is not taxable. What you may receive as your OAS does not never met the deceased. That marriage count as income when applying for the GIS. ended as well. The Plaintiff’ s relationship with his mother was If you are a sponsored immigrant to Canada, you are notpoor, eligiblethough for the GIS while you are sponsored, but if theinsponsor dies, is He jailed, becomes seemingly notbeing as poor as described his evidence. testified or is abusive, you should then applynot for the benefit. tobankrupt an abusive relationship, including having enough food when he was young and never being appreciated. If a couple separates, each may have to wait up to three months to receive the new GIS as a single individual, except where the separation was involuntary (for The relationship seemed to end in 1995, when the deceased example, where the spouse had to move to a care facility). The best step to take moved outService of herCanada. house to end her second marriage. The is to contact deceased asked the Plaintiff to help her, and when he arrived If you are between ages 60-64, you may qualify for Allowance Benefits under atthe the house, he started moving things out onto the front lawn, OAS plan. You need to apply for it (it is not automatic). If you have a low embarrassing deceased. income and yourthe spouse qualifies for the GIS, you can apply for Allowance Benefits, provided youseemed live in Canada and have lived here atfrustration least 10 yearson since The ensuing fight to cause considerable age 18. Your total income as a couple has to be less than the threshold income both and the$32,928 Plaintiff seemed haveA lost interest incan their (whichsides, was, in 2018, excluding the to OAS). widow/widower also relationship. There was only contact afterward, apply at ages 60-64, if you meet the sporadic residency requirements and are notwhich in a new caused the Also, deceased considerable sadness. has to be less than $23,952, relationship. your income as a widow/widower again excluding OAS income. Around 2005, the deceased sold her home and gave the The Canada Pension Plan Plaintiff’ s sister $200,000 of the proceeds. She did not give the Plaintiff and, in bequeathed him in$10,000. The The CPP anything has to be applied for,her andWill, you have to have worked Canada (and contributed to the to CPP) to her qualify. You can apply to start your CPP as early Plaintiff sought vary Will. as age 60, and with each month after age 60, where you don’t apply, your CPP Court’s decision benefit will rise. It rises 0.7% per month. After age 70, it will no longer rise. There is no “clawback” of CPP benefits, so regardless of how high your other income The Court heard evidence from eight witnesses, several of whom is, you should apply anyway. contradicted the Plaintiff’s evidence -- including his sister, who CPP benefits taxable income. no If you are over 65 when applying, testified thatarethey observed shortage of years foodofinagethe household. you can request a retroactive payment, going back as much as 11 months. You Court can continue working CPP. Under age 65, to youthe must The analyzed thewhile law receiving of Willsyour Variation, referring continue contributing the CPP, but after age 65 you can not to. But most important caseto (Tataryn v. Tataryn Estate) andelect subsequent if you and work discussed after age 65 the and obligations continue contributing, qualifywith for the postcases, of a Willyou maker respect benefit. Even if you already receive the maximum CPP benefit, the toretirement their legal and moral duties toward children. post-retirement benefit will be paid to you automatically. You do not have to applyCourt for it. considered the abuse the deceased endured, and the The Plaintiff’ apparent unwillingness a relationship her A pensions may be shared with a spouseto orhave “common law partner.”with You need to apply for years. this, but if you qualify you may save tax, so look into this if you over some are receiving CPP benefits and are in a relationship. If a couple separates, The Court held that deceased’ reasonsthefortime notyouleaving the contributions to CPP canthe be split equally s(covering were together). Plaintiff a more valid rational. Service Canada callsgenerous this Creditbequest Splitting, were and you needand to apply for it. Since their estrangement s fault, bequest was not If a spouse has to movewas to athe carePlaintiff’ facility, you shouldher contact Service Canada. “unjust inequitable, ” and and her can moral toward him being was used This is anorinvoluntary separation resultduty in pension benefits negated. The The Plaintiff’ s claim wasbedismissed, and the Will stood. to pay for care. other spouse might left with lower income, so it is worth contacting Service Canada to inquire about perhaps changing OAS payments to Summary “single” status, which may increase the other spouse’s income. The Court delivered a thorough and thoughtful analysis of a Conclusion family’ s tragic circumstances. On the evidence, the Plaintiff There is a lot of detail here, which space does not allow me to elaborate on. chose not toLaw have or rekindle relationship with his nowfor Older The People’s School publishes aa great brochure called “Benefits deceased mother. The reasons areoffice not on wholly Adults,” available either at its Vancouver Smitheclear, Street but or inare other areas probably complex. of the Lower Mainland. Its website is www.peopleslawschool.ca. I expect that many people do not know all the details of available benefits in B.C. and Canada. It is important to be on top of them because typically we will need the income, the benefits change, and new programs come into existence regularly, which can help many people in our society.

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SOCIAL

Social activities can enhance mood and improve cognitive function while reducing loneliness and isolation. There are a variety of social activities offered at Minoru Place Activity Centre with many of them included in the Annual Facility Pass. Stop in to speak with a staff member about all of the opportunities available.

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A range of registered and drop-in fitness classes are offered at MPAC for seniors of all ages and fitness and skill levels. Find a full list of all fitness activities: richmond.ca/ parksrec/seniors/minoruplace/program.

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Develop a base of strength while improving cardio, balance and agility in this unique total FREE Hanging With The Guys body workout not offered anywhere else in Connect with other men and share good Richmond. Drop-in available if space permits. laughs and camaraderie while discussing Tue, Jan 8 – Feb 26 ............ 5:15 – 6:15 pm hobbies, sports, philosophy and music. $5.65/Drop-in These sessions include light refreshments Sat, Jan 5 – Feb 23........... 9:30 – 10:30 am and stimulating conversation the second $5.65/Drop-in and fourth Friday of each month. Yoga: Yin Yang Fri, Feb 8 and 22............... 3:00 – 4:30 pm Focus on the stillness of the mind, body and Friday Night Dinners spirit by incorporating classical and Taosit Dine in a welcoming and inviting social yoga that further develops strength, ﬂexibility atmosphere with nutritious meals offered at and balance. Mat required at each class. reasonable prices. (*Meal reservations strongly Wed, Jan 9 – Feb 27 ........... 5:45 – 7:00 pm encouraged.) Take out option also available. $6.50/Drop-in Fri ..................................... 4:30 – 6:00 pm $8/members*, $11/non-members* *plus 5% GST

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Improve overall health and body Come for dinner, stay for the fun. Enjoy conditioning through a combination local community performances and a of ballet techniques and jazz dancing variety of activities. Call 604-238-8450 or that focuses on core strength, posture, visit the centre for more details. ﬂexibility and increasing cardio health. No Fri, 6:00 – 8:00 pm ...................$2/Drop-in dance experience required. Mon, Jan 14 – Mar 10 ..... 12:00 – 1:00 pm Sunday Movie Matinee $6.80/Drop-in Watch a new release or a classic ﬁlm in the comfort of the Minoru Lounge. Call Minoru t-shirts and golf shirts are Friday afternoons for information on the available! Get your “Movin’ Still Groovin’” upcoming show. shirt and support this Minoru Seniors Sun, 1:00 pm...........................$2/Drop-in Society fundraiser. T-Shirts $15/ Golf Shirts $35 available now at the Minoru front desk.

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Maintain health, increase vitality and experience inner peace and healing with this ancient form of Chinese medicine that includes gentle physical movements, breathing techniques and meditation led by a certiﬁed Qigong instructor. Wed, Jan 23 – Mar 6 ........ 9:30 – 10:30 am $7.70/Drop-in

OUT TRIPS

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: richmond.ca/guide

Vancouver Art Gallery Trip

Be entertained, interested and intrigued at this popular Vancouver gallery that boasts contemporary and historic presentations from BC, Canadian and international artists. Price includes transportation, private group tour and admission. Wed, Mar 13 ...............9:30 am – 2:30 pm $45.00/1 sess (#2720303)

FREE Caregiver Series: Life in Residential Care

Learn ways to improve visits with a person with dementia living in residential care along with strategies for working more effectively with a care team and acting as patient advocate. This workshop is presented by the Alzheimer Society of BC and is for caregivers only. Registration required. Thu, Feb 28 ...................... 6:00 – 9:00 pm (#2720770)

Brain Health Series: Introduction to Brain Health FREE

Protect and improve brain health and set goals by learning strategies to better the mind, body and spirit. This series is offered by Vancouver Coastal Health and Richmond Addictions Services Society. Registration required. Thu, Feb 28 ...................... 1:30 – 3:00 pm (#2719597)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Server or Cash Handling Opportunity

Do you have positive energy and love being around a kitchen? Help brighten up lunch service in Minoru’s Café! Serve hot lunch entrees and/or help with cash handling during lunch service from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm once a week. A good command of the English language and being able to stand for three hours is required. Food Safe training is provided, conditions apply.

The Spring 2019 Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide is available online (richmond.ca/guide) with a paper version available for pick up in all City facilities as of February 9. Online registration begins Tuesday, February 12 at 10:00 pm (8:00 pm for Aquatics programs) with in-person and Call Centre registration starting on Wednesday, February 13. 3 ways to register 1. Online: richmond.ca/register 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 3. In person: at the Minoru Place Activity Centre front desk

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A 13-year-old McMath student may be Richmond’s next home-grown star. The singer-songwriter released her first single Friday and has a handful of other songs ready to put out in the coming year. Chyenne May’s song “Forever and Ever” would sound at home on any pop or country radio station, as her voice, strong and confident, sings of loneliness and unanswered questions. “When I wrote the song, I wanted it to be an experience and a feeling that anyone can relate to,” she said. “The feeling of not knowing and being stuck in a certain situation.” She’ll be flying to Toronto this week to do more publicity for the single, which was produced by Adam Stanton of Studio Cloud 30. On Fri-

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Her musical idols include Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift and Beyonce. She loves all musical genres but country-pop works well for the ballad she’s written. Chyenne usually starts writing songs by ﬁnding the chords on the piano or guitar, and after that the lyrics come naturally. “I’ve always loved music and I’ve always known I wanted to be a songwriter,” she said. w“When I sing, it’s a way of letting emotions out and it’s just so beautiful.”

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Three artists who created a new exhibit being installed in the No. 3 Road art columns this weekend will host a salon next week to discuss their work. Artists Nadia Mahamoor and Ming Yeung were selected to create pieces answering the question “what are the stories we want to tell future generations?” along with mentor Valerie D. Walker. Mahamoor, a Grade 12 student at Hugh Boyd, has a colourful and graphic style she said is inspired by comics and pop art. For her piece, Faces of Richmond, she created portraits of four friends she grew up with. “I can see how they’ve blossomed and formed into different people, even though we came from the same beginning,” she said. “They represent me in different ways.” Yeung is an artist and art instructor in her 50s who specializes in Chinese free style painting, and uses the classic method to paint motifs that are close to her heart. Recently, she’s used her ink and watercolour

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Riding cover about a quarter of their operational costs. RTRA lessons are cheaper than the roughly $85 for a private lesson a rider might pay at another barn because they’re subsidized by city and provincial funding.

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Giving a child who has little control over his own life the power to command a big animal is therapeutic in so many ways, explains riding instructor Melodie Gerbier-Voilleau.

Still, Gerbier-Voilleau acknowledges cost can be a barrier for some families. That’s why staff are always applying for more grants, trying to secure more ongoing funding from government and private donors.

“For a short period of time, they get to be in control of what they want to do. They get to tell their horses to stop, to walk, to turn right, to turn left … that’s huge for them.” “They” are children with special needs, everything from cerebral palsy to autism, who Gerbier-Voilleau and her staff at Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association have worked with for the past two decades. This year, RTRA aims to extend its reach with a new arena that will allow riders with special needs to try horseback riding and progress to higher levels. Right now, they share a massive indoor arena with more experienced Twin Oaks riders. The environment can be intimidating for new equestrians, Gerbier-Voilleau said. Having their own ring will allow RTRA to offer therapeutic riding lessons on more days of the week and in more desirable timeslots. The smaller space will also be better for RTRA kids to ride independently, without the lunge line tethering them to their coach. And

“It’s very competitive,” said RTRA vice-chair Bob Flynn. “There are a lot of really good charities out there looking for money.” Two sponsors have pledged to match donations from members of the public to build the new arena, up to $100,000. Christian Higgs-Torres, ﬂanked by family and volunteers, positively shines when he gets into the saddle of his four-legged friend, Copper. Photo submitted gaining independence is a big part of the project. “It helps with calming down my brain,” said 12-year-old Christian Higgs-Torres, who is on the autism spectrum. “It really helps me concentrate.” His mother, Erendira Torres Pina, said the lessons have boosted his conﬁdence, lowered his anxiety and helped develop his coordination and speech. “It’s been an amazing experience for Christian,” she said. “The horses don’t judge children, they just do their job.”

And then there are the physical beneﬁts of the full-body workout. Gerbier-Voilleau said she’s seen kids with cerebral palsy learn to walk with the help of riding lessons, since the hip movement on horseback mimics the human gait. Torres Pina uses a portion of the $6,000 in funding she receives annually for Christian’s autism therapy to pay the $40 fee for each lesson. She thinks it’s a good value, considering how much more expensive his speech therapy and physiotherapy is. The lesson fees at Richmond Therapeutic

Board chair Melanie Stefiuk said she also hopes some riders get the chance to attend an in-person horse show in Langley this year. “Many of our riders rarely have the chance to compete,” Stefiuk said. “These competitions will allow them the opportunity to do so in a fun and safe environment. “ To that end, they’re looking for a new horse that’s been trained in more advanced moves to replace one that’s retiring. The ideal horse or pony will be gentle and patient, and also trained in walk, trot and canter. If you’re interested in volunteering, donating or suggesting a horse to join the program, you can call the office at 604-241-7837 or email Info@RichmondTherapeuticRiding.com.

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Chan’s career in the fast lane Richmond hockey standout had secured NCAA scholarship by Grade 9 year Mark Booth RICHMOND NEWS

Given Katie Chan’s speed on skates it’s no wonder her hockey career is on the fast track too. At 14, the 5-foot high-scoring dynamo from Richmond was the youngest player at the 2017 U18 National Championships in Quebec City where she helped Team BC capture a bronze medal. A few weeks later she announced her verbal commitment to Colgate University for the 2021-22 season. Her decision came after making two visits to the New York school and having over 20 NCAA Division One women’s hockey programs in pursuit of her. “They began scouting me when I was in Grade 8 and I had been talking to me about a year,” smiled Chan. “By Grade 9 I went to the school, met the coaches and a couple of players. It was the second visit that I just fell in love with it. It was a pretty stressful process, I have to admit, but by the end of I couldn’t be happier with my decision.” For the better part of Chan’s career she excelled among boys, playing for Seafair’s top rep teams right through Pee Wee. She then moved over to the girls’ side and had a leading role with a Richmond Ravens Bantam “A” team that won just about everything except the provincial championship two years ago.

She has since made another signiﬁcant change, leaving Steveston-London Secondary to spend her Grade 10 year at the Delta Hockey Academy as a member of the Wild Female Prep Team. Her typical day starts at Planet Ice with practices, dryland sessions and classroom time through online correspondence. It’s then off to South Delta Secondary in the afternoons for the rest of her course load. One of the big advantages of the academy structure is her weekday evenings are now free. The Wild are part of the Canadian School Sport Hockey League that features exclusively weekend showcase games throughout B.C. and Alberta. Even though she has been slowed by a back injury that kept her out of action for over a month, Chan still leads the Wild in scoring with 32 points in 22 games. She is one of seven players from Richmond on the team.

Colgate bound Katie Chan is in her Grade 10 year at the Delta Hockey Academy. Mark Booth photo

“I couldn’t have asked for anything better,” she said of the academy experience. From the coaches, training staff and everything, I am just loving it. Having my nights off is deﬁnitely different than last year. That’s really nice. “The girls are great here too and have been really supportive. It’s great having older teammates that can help with your homework too.” Next month, Chan will be stepping away from DHA to play for Team BC again, this time at the Canada Winter Games. She still has two more years of U18 provincial team eligibility remaining and this time gets to soak in the multi-sport experience in Red Deer. “I have heard so many good things about it and how it’s the closest thing to being at the Olympics,” she said. “Last year at nationals, I was blown away by everything. It was just the

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Wesley Chiu showed why he is one of the top up-and-coming skaters in the country with a dominating performance at the 2019 Canadian Championships in St. Jean New Brunswick. The Connaught Skating Club member produced career best performances in his long and short programs to dominate the Pre-Novice Men’s event. The Grade 8 Richmond Christian student was a whopping 28 points ahead of his nearest rival. Chiu is looking forward to representing Canada in international events and moving up to the Junior Men’s level next season. The News is proud to recognize Wesley as athlete of the month for January.

coolest experience so I am so stoked for it.” Chan was joined by Richmond’s Courtney Vorster and Kate Reilly on Team BC a year ago. Vorster has since moved on to college hockey at Quinnipiac while Reilly is back for her third stint. She attends Shattuck St. Mary’s, a hockey boarding school in Minnesota. Reilly will be counted on for her experience, as will Chan despite being one of just two 2003 born players on the team. She was top 10 in scoring at nationals a year ago. “I deﬁnitely learned a lot about myself last year,” Chan continued. “Just to calm my nerves and play under pressure. Now I know how to use my nerves and turn it into energy. “I look up to Courtney and Kate so much. Both are great leaders and made me feel like I was part of the team even at such a young age.”

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It was during that season Chan began to turn heads at BC Hockey’s U18 evaluation camps, on her way to wearing provincial team colours for the very ﬁrst time later that fall. She also skipped her ﬁnal year of Bantam to play for the BC Midget AAA Female Hockey League’s Fraser Valley Rush out of Langley where she piled up 36 points in 26 games.

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Ravens will be top seed in city playoffs Mark Booth RICHMOND NEWS

It was a historic win for the MacNeill Ravens Monday night that also served as a reminder of what’s in store for them in a couple of weeks. The Ravens clinched first place in the Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League with a hard fought 74-67 victory over the host Steveston-London Sharks. It marks the first time in school history the Ravens have finished on top in city regular season play at the 3A level.

cord. This time they will be the No. 1 seed when it tips-off Feb. 12. “The guys are so committed. Even with our juniors, we are practising together. It’s constant building,” said MacNeill head coach Steward Siy. “That’s how we get chemistry. We are lucky that our kids have always been committed and it goes back to summer ball too.” The Sharks took a serious run at the Ravens’ unbeaten record, opening up a 24-9 first quarter lead. They maintained a 13-point cushion until the late stages of the opening half when MacNeill cut the deficit to 39-34. The momentum continued over the final two quarters to grind out the win, despite a tough night of shooting.

Ironically, it was a leagueopening win over the secThe Sharks (6-3) are desond place Richmond Colts tined for a fourth place back in early December finish and could see the Rathat will likely be the difRavens’ Usman Tung vens in the playoffs. ference between the teams sitting No. 6 and No. 10 “This was a good game to respectively in the latest provincial 3A rank- get us started for the playoffs. The way it is ings. now we might be seeing them again,” conThe Ravens’ status reflects four tournament tinued Siy. “We didn’t take them lightly and wins and significant progress from a year were ready for them. Richmond is tough with ago when they were on the outside looking a lot of good teams. in at the city championships with a .500 re“We were down and the guys continued to

work. They kept their poise and believed in themselves. It’s really great to see. StevestonLondon played very well.” Sharks head coach Mike Stoneburgh would welcome a potential semi-ﬁnal date with the Ravens in two weeks but is also well-aware his team will have its hands full in the opening round, likely against the vastly improved Hugh Boyd Trojans in a 4/5 match-up. “The playoffs are going to be very interest-

ing and we’re not sleeping on anyone,” he said. “We have some moments where we kind of go a little bit off and we start turning the ball over, commit fouls, give up easy shots or second chance opportunities. We have to stop doing that and it has kind of been our Achilles’ heel this season.” Usman Tung and Sky Tan led the Ravens with 18 and 17 points respectively. Ethan Wight had a game-high 22 for the Sharks.

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COMMUNITYForMATTERS the good of our community Owner and pharmacist Alex Dar Santos of Shoppers Drug Mart store on No.5 and Cambie Road, with assistant manager Theresa Macalalag, pharmacist Sunny Park, pharmacy assistant Nicky Mahil, pharmacy assistant Stefanie Kapko, and cashier Amritpal Kaur Virk

SHOPPERS DRUG MART CONTINUES FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT LOCAL WOMEN’S HEALTH

ach year, when given the chance to be a philanthropic leader for local health care, Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Richmond are always there to prescribe their support. For Alex Dar Santos, Kelly Basran, Kory Hu, Rahim Janmohamed, Peter Lok, Karen Ong, and Kamal Rattanpal, all owners and pharmacists of their respective Richmond Shoppers Drug Mart stores, fundraising for local women’s health is a cause that’s vital to the community. “Everyone has a mother, grandmother, or sister who deals with a women’s health issue, and when somebody makes a donation in one of our stores, they know that this will beneﬁt a female family member,” says Alex.

Help support the health of Richmond residents and make a donation to help those in need of care. If you would like more information about making a donation, please visit richmondhospitalfoundation.com

or call us at 604.244.5252

Donations for the Growing Women’s Health campaign were accepted in all eight Richmond Shoppers Drug Mart stores for a month this past October. Customers were encouraged to purchase and personalize a paper icon of a leaf, butterﬂy, bird, or apple which was then displayed on the Growing Women’s Health Tree. “We are proud to announce that the eight Richmond Shoppers Drug Mart stores raised more than $23,000 from the Growing Women’s Health fundraising efforts,” says Alex. “In making a donation at our stores, our community has shown that they deeply care about women’s health and that they are making a direct impact on

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the quality of care people receive at the hospital.” With a strong belief in the power of the community, customers at Richmond Shoppers Drug Mart stores have donated more than $200,000 for Richmond Hospital since 2008. Richmond’s eight Shoppers Drug Mart stores serve an increasingly diverse community, and Alex says their businesses have embraced the growth to better serve their customers. “Ultimately, our goal is to see all of the women in this community receive excellent local health care, and we’re honoured to see our Growing Women’s Health campaign playing an important role,” says Alex.

How can you and your company get involved in improving health care in Richmond? To take an active leadership role to support Richmond Hospital, please contact Richmond Hospital Foundation to learn more about sponsorship opportunities to help purchase new medical equipment, improve patient care services and help save lives right here at home.

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So many people are busy and everyone knows how easy it is to skip lunch or eat cold leftovers in the office or at the keyboard. Bob Singh, owner of Ginger, says it doesn’t have to be that way.

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“We just started providing lunch to offices and businesses in Richmond on a weekly and monthly basis,” he says, adding there is special pricing for the service.

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Singh says the service is both popular and appreciated. “It’s great to get fresh, hot food at your workplace,” Singh says. “Many are already on board and we will be signing up a few businesses until summer.”

North Indian people are known to be food lovers,” Singh says. “They just love cooking and eating — that’s what North Indian cuisine is all about: cooking fresh and feeding others.

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It’s not just the convenience that draws people to Ginger — it’s the food. Offering an array of mouth-watering menu items, from chicken vindaloo, fish tikka and korma, to samosas, fresh naan and roti, Ginger was a finalist in a record five categories in the 2018 Best of Richmond readers’ choice awards, including Best Indian Food, Best Curry Best Kebab, Best Chef (Bob Singh) and Best Customer Service. “I think people love our food because of the fact that everything is fresh and no food preservatives or colouring are added to any of the items,” Singh says. He also limits the use of extra fats and oil. “After you eat, you feel good, not heavy. You feel fresh the next day.”

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Ginger specializes in North Indian cuisine and is available for group parties and catering. “North Indian people are known to be food lovers,” Singh says. “They just love cooking and eating — that’s what North Indian cuisine is all about: cooking fresh and feeding others.” And if you have a special someone you’d like to share a meal with, this year Ginger is giving away a Valentine’s hamper with lots of exciting items inside. Customers are invited to visit the Ginger location, in the Garden City Shopping Centre at Blundell and Garden City Roads, to find out more and participate in a raffle draw. Gung Hey Fat Choi! Ginger wishes everyone Happy Lunar New Year The management and staff at Ginger Indian Cuisine wish you a Happy New Year — 2019 is the Year of the Pig. “We thank our valued customers for continuing to support us in 2018,” says Ginger owner Bob Singh. “We proudly welcome you with carefully prepared, healthy authentic Indian food with robust flavours and fresh, quality ingredients.” There are plenty of delicious choices on the Ginger menu to help you ring in the new year in style, including appetizers, wraps, meat dishes, seafood, vegetable dishes, grilled items, rice, breads and lunch and dinner combos from $9.95. And you can celebrate Lunar New Year at Ginger throughout February with 15 percent off your meal (minimum food purchase $30. Look for the ad on the back of this Richmond News). Ginger Indian Cuisine is located at #490-9100 Blundell Rd. Go to gingerindiancuisine.ca for more information.

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