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ichmond Mounties are appealing for witnesses after an unsavoury, mid-morning road rage incident between two female drivers led to an apparent assault. Around 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 the 58-year-old woman was driving her grey Toyota pickup truck southbound on No. 2 Road and was about to turn left on Steveston Highway when another driver veered into her lane. According to police, the woman in the pickup had to take immediate evasive action to avoid a collision with the grey, four-door sedan and, as a result, honked at the offending driver. However, moments later, after the pair had stopped at the intersection of Steveston

Highway and No. 3 Road, the driver of the sedan allegedly jumped out of her car and started yelling several expletives at the woman in the pickup. The victim claims the other driver then reached into her vehicle through the driver’s side window and proceeded to drag her from the truck before physically assaulting her. The pickup driver was reportedly spat on, as well, by her attacker just before several good Samaritans intervened. After they were separated, both drivers apparently just went their separate ways. A few hours later, the victim, who didn’t require medical attention, contacted Richmond RCMP from her home to report the incident. “We are attempting to understand this incident fully,” said Richmond RCMP’s Cpl. Dennis Hwang. “It appears that this level of behaviour far exceeds what is acceptable or lawful. We are

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thankful for the decency of the good Samaritans who chose to stop and intervene. “It would be extremely helpful in our investigation if the good Samaritans, or any other persons with knowledge of this incident, make contact with us immediately. “Likewise, if drivers equipped with dash cameras could review their footage for us, we would be grateful.” The alleged attacker is said to be around five feet, five inches tall, of slim build, with olive skin and medium-length black hair. She was also wearing a light, long-sleeve sweater and blue jeans and, apparently, had a round face and was wearing large round sunglasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Shawn Steinlauf at 604-2781212, or by email at Richmond_Tips@rcmpgrc.gc.ca. Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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Parents rally ahead of closure report At issue is the Ministry of Education’s (now disputed) edict that the district creStaff Reporter ate efficiencies to qualify for seismic upGWOOD@RICHMOND-NEWS.COM grades, which are needed at 24 schools in Richmond. n the heels of sending a 3,561-person The petition called on the Ministry to strong petition to the B.C. Legislature not apply an “unreasonable” utilization this July to oppose what they call a lack of threshold of 95 per cent to qualify for public education funding, a vocal group the upgrades (currently, the district is at of parents is bracing itself to learn what about 82 per cent capacity). school closures will be recommended by However, that demand is now a point the Richmond School of contention between District. the Ministry and district. “We disagree that closThe district stated the ing elementary schools Ministry told it to reach We disagree that closing and putting these 95 per cent utilization children into portables elementary schools and district-wide; however, and making them walk the Ministry has since putting these children into up to three kilometres is denied such a specific the answer,” said Kelly portables and making them ultimatum, instead askGreene, a member of the ing the district to provide walk up to three kilometres a “business case” for grassroots group Richmond Schools United upgrading an underutiis the answer. and parent of students lized school. – Kelly Greene at Diefenbaker elemenBoard chair Debtary, which is one of 16 bie Tablotney said the schools on a short list to Ministry’s statements be closed. were false and that new “We also disagree that students (Moncapital planning instructions from June tessori, Early French Immersion, Late refer to the 95 per cent threshold. French Immersion) can be moved anyRegardless, given roughly a decade of where within the city. We will have to wait declining enrolment, the district claims it to see how many Richmond families are must close between three to five schools, disrupted and how many in-school before/ and trustees will hear its recommendaafter school care facilities are closed.” tions from the superintendent this Monday The parents are welcoming all members at a public school board meeting (7 p.m. of the public to a 30-minute rally outside at 7811 Granville Avenue). A decision will MLA John Yap’s office on Bayview Street be made at the Oct. 17 meeting. in Steveston, Saturday at 4:30 p.m. “The school board’s position, from what

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we understand, is that there are inefficiencies in the public school system in Richmond,” said Greene. “We have always said we might not hit 95 per cent. We’re going to try and create the best business case,” said Tablotney. Parent Kim Nowitsky said all parents and Richmond residents should be concerned about the closures. She noted more children will be put in portables as a result and schools that remain open will see more students, thus affecting the quality of education.

The group has called for what they say is a more reasonable 85 per cent threshold. Even still, “we strongly believe that seismic remediation funding should be released immediately, so that life-saving improvements can be made to our schools to protect our children, their educators, and support staff,” said Greene. The group says the school closures are a result of a bigger symptom, and that’s “deliberate” underfunding of public education.

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n apparently mysterious and gruesome find of a headless seal carcass on Garry Point Park beach may not, in fact, be so inexplicable. Steveston resident David Stuart was walking his dog along the beach around noon Saturday, Sept. 3 when he came across the decapitated mammal, which appeared to be above the tide line. Stuart, a private investigator by trade, was very suspicious of the discovery, given that the seal’s body didn’t have any bite marks and that the incision on the carcass was extremely clean, “almost laser precision.” His concern was grave enough for him to alert the regional office of the federal government’s Department of Fisheries

and Oceans (DFO), where he sent dozens “(The pathologist) has seen something of pictures and a 50-minute video of the like this previously and it seems the seal find. was likely hit by a huge propeller; some“These cuts were surgical,” said Stuart, thing with a large, sharp edge,” said who said he’s been studying unexplained Cottrell, who was dealing with a tangled animal deaths for many years and, as a up humpback whale on the Central Coast private investigator, he when he spoke to the kind of “goes after these Richmond News on things.” Monday. This was a crime scene as “The seal’s rectum “The wounds on the far as I was concerned; this seal were so fresh that has been removed and cauterized; it makes no rigor mortis hadn’t even needed to be looked at. sense. set in. The wounds were “This was a crime consistent with that of a – David Stuart scene as far as I was large propeller.” concerned; this needed As for the apparent to be looked at.” wounds in the rectum Paul Cottrell, the DFO’s regional maarea, Cottrell said the pathologist wasn’t rine mammal coordinator, confirmed the as certain about that aspect, but noted department has been investigating the that, when trauma such as an instant matter and that the DFO’s marine mamdeath occurs, it “maybe caused a lot of mal pathologist has examined Stuart’s pressure in the bowel area.” pictures and video. “We are not treating (the death) as sus-

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sworn to protect us, at any cost. That gun and the officer wearing it are the only thing that keeps evil from our door. Their lives are always at risk. There are many people who would kill that officer only because they took that oath to protect us. You can call them “cop” or “pig” or a host of other names, but they will still rush to your side when you call them for help. Two RCMP officers and one municipal police officer have given their lives in Richmond to keep it the safe community that it is today. Saturday, Sept. 25 is Peace Officer Memorial Day. A service will be held at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park. The public is welcome. Next time you see that cop grabbing a coffee at Tim’s, just nod and say “hi.” It will mean a lot. Scott Stewart Richmond

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Dear Editor, I would like to talk about cops. These are the people who slow you down when you are late for work. They write you a ticket when you “just need to make one quick important call on your cell.” They are the “bogeymen” you threaten your kid with when he misbehaves. The typical police officer has a university education and is ambitious. Police officers work very hard to get where they are. They would likely do much better financially if they took a civilian job, yet they elected to serve the community. They work when we sleep; they spend special family moments in a police car that smells like vomit from a drunk driver arrested last night, instead of being with their family. The RCMP is one of the most respected police agencies in the world. Mounties are among the lowest paid police in Canada, yet they work and try to raise their families in Richmond, one of the most expensive areas in Canada. They always answer the call; they are called when folks don’t know who else to call. They see the things we do not want to see, and they do the things we do not want to do. And they pay the price. Police divorce and mental wellness issues are too common. One needs only to look at the gun they must carry to remember that they have

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and pedestrians, making it a functional piece of infrastructure for virtually all commuters and travellers. Construction will start in 2017 and the bridge will open in 2022. During that time, the project will create an estimated 9,000 direct jobs and 8,000 indirect jobs in construction and in local businesses that supply and support the construction industry. Because of its proximity to the project, Richmond’s businesses will be primary beneficiaries of economic activity during construction, and of increased long-term economic activity. Richmond residents will also benefit from the new tunnel’s reduced congestion and improved access to points

south of the Fraser River, as approximately 60 per cent of the current tunnel traffic originates from or terminates in Richmond. Furthermore, BC Stats estimates that the City of Richmond will benefit greatly from increased local government tax revenues as a result of the tunnel replacement. It is heartening to see so much interest in infrastructure projects. The benefits of the project, which include seismic safety, additional transit, environmental protection, and added capacity, as well as economic growth, will be felt in Richmond and Delta, as well as across the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver. John Yap is the MLA for Richmond-Steveston

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Here’s weeping for a willow Dear Editor, Re: “Weeping willow’s core is rotten: City,” Letters, May 18; “Tree loss becoming an all too familiar story,” Letters, May 4. A number of months ago, I wrote a letter regarding the magnificent Willow tree at 8380 Seafair Drive, hoping that my campaign may save this beautiful tree. Apparently not! I have just been informed that the city will be removing this tree, once again caving in to a developer’s wishes. I am hoping that when the “48 hour removal” notice is put on the tree (very soon) more citizens will make their wishes known. I have done everything I can think of to save this wonderful tree. Perhaps there is something more? It is such a crime to destroy this tree!! Judith Arnold Richmond

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n City staff say the above tree is rotten at its core so needs to be removed. Photo submitted.

Holding breath for fulsome reply Dear Editor, Re: “The real agenda behind Massey Tunnel replacement,” City Scene column, Sept. 7. Does the public qualify for a respectful response any time soon from our elected members of the legislature representing Richmond to Coun. Harold Steves’ recent column in the Richmond News regarding the Massey tunnel replacement/enhancement? Statements by provincial officials and the Port Authority are confusing and ap-

pear to be less than accurate or truthful. What accommodations are incorporated in the bridge plan related to rising sea levels for future marine traffic? Perhaps, the rising sea levels would provide the additional draft necessary to clear the existing tunnel and any additional tunnel structures. I am holding my breath for a provincial response. Ken McLennan Richmond

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o amendments to B.C.’s Strata Property Act, to include English as the mandatory language of record in strata council meetings, appear to be in the works. Following a spat over language between strata members in Richmond that has garnered international attention, the Richmond News posed the question — Is the Ministry of Housing working to amend the Strata Property Act to make English (and/or French) the mandatory language for strata council meetings? — to Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, who deferred to the Ministry Responsible for Housing, which oversees the legislation. Reid had previously told the Richmond News in February she will be advocating for language requirements in the B.C. Strata Property Act — although, as Speaker of the House, she cannot table a motion in the Legislature herself. The Ministry responded by stating it was only aware of one strata corporation where language has been raised as a concern. “We examine issues related to strata legislation on an ongoing basis,” stated Ministry spokesperson Lindsay Byers, via email. The Ministry did have a suggestion, however, for residents of Wellington Court on Heather Street, who have squared off against one another, with one side claiming it’s OK for council members to speak Mandarin at meetings and the other side contending doing so

is contrary to their human rights in a country where the official languages are English and French. “We strongly encourage strata corporations to choose an inclusive approach to provide accessibility to all strata members,” stated Byers. “One option would be to provide interpretation services to other languages; however, the technical requirements of strata legislation can be difficult to interpret accurately and should only be contemplated by a qualified official interpreter.” According to Wellington Court resident Andreas Kargut, his strata council has chosen not to hire a qualified official interpreter. Last year, the council spoke Mandarin at the annual general meeting, leaving non-Mandarin speakers feeling excluded. The matter sparked a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint that now appears to be going to an official hearing, after an agreement to settle the dispute fell apart in August. Byers added that the Province of B.C. has no official language requirements and Canada’s official languages only apply to federal government business and services. Kargut and a group of six, including some who are ethnic Chinese, claim discrimination by their council. Wellington Court resides in the City Centre planning area, where only 38.4 per cent of residents speak English at home whereas 51.7 per cent speak Chinese (16 per cent Mandarin), according to 2011 National Household Survey data.

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community.” Online, SunCom advertised the site as “River White Homes,” despite the fact the properties are zoned commercial (city council would need to approve rezoning). Scott MacDonald, the lawyer representing the building’s numbered company owner, said he wasn’t aware of any future plans along those lines. “I’m not sure whether another tenant is being sought; we still have to deal with the former one,” added MacDonald, when asked who or what might replace The Zone and the brew pub. The Old Spaghetti Factory, which sits at the south end of the building, was still trading as normal on Monday. Lum said he was initially appointed by The Zone’s owners back in mid-August, to help them file a notice of intention to restructure. “The company was unable to raise the funds (to stay open) long enough for the proposal to be filed (30 days from the notice of intention),” Lum explained. “It simply didn’t generate enough cash to pay the rent.” Lum said the matter is now in the bankruptcy process and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), as is often the case, is involved. According to Lum, some of the assets inside the building belong to The Zone and, as the CRA are first in line as a creditor, it remains to be seen if the assets will have enough value to satisfy the CRA debt. It’s also understood that not all of the Zone’s employees have been paid up to date, and they may have to take their place in the line of creditors.

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n Arif Ismail and his dog Shady (above left) were among those in a large crowd of owners and their pets at the SPCA’s Paws for a Cause fundraiser Sunday morning at Garry Point Park. In addition to a group walk, those taking part enjoyed a number of activities including kid’s games, BBQ and vendors. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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n Fashion historian Ivan Sayers (above) brought his collection of women’s wartime fashions to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston on Sunday to give the crowd a glimpse back in time. Among the apparel on view at the show, called From Rationing to Ravishing, were overalls worn at the Boeing factory on Sea Island (left) and haute couture-inspired dresses (right). Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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hey’re well on their way to their next million dollars. Members of the Country Meadows Senior Men’s Golf Club hosted close to 150 golfers last Friday, raising $101,000, thus bringing their running total for prostate cancer research to $1,139,000. The money has gone exclusively to important drug research for the disease being conducted by Dr.Marianne Sadar, program leader for prostate cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency. Last year, thanks to the golfers, Sadar launched a new drug whose compounds originated from a marine sponge. It took roughly 15 years to develop and the hope is to cure late-stage cancer. The club’s fundraising manager, Lorne Carney, said every penny goes to Sadar’s research, with no administrative fees. “That’s our claim to fame,” said Carney.

n Dr. Marianne Sadar (right) has had her prostate cancer drug research boosted by the fundraising efforts of golfers at Country Meadows, such as Garry McClure (centre), charity tournament chairman, and Terry Greenslade, club captain. Photo submitted

About half of the donations come from Richmond residents. “Richmond people should be proud to know their money made this drug. If successful, it’s the people of Richmond who can take credit for it,” said Carney. Sadar dusted off her clubs and joined the men and women who support her each year, for the past 17 years. “I’m so grateful for their support,” she said. The drug began a five-year

clinical trial last December. “I was very worried because it was something I cooked up in my lab. For a human being to take it, that’s very scary.” Presently, Sadar is researching interactions with the drug, while trial doctors determine the right dose. Testing is being conducted in B.C. and four locations in the United States. For donation opportunities and club information, go online to CountryMeadowsSeniorMensGolf.com.

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ourtney Vorster is taking her — is also among 26 players still hockey career where few in in consideration for the provincial Richmond have gone before and team, following a recent four-day the future couldn’t be brighter. selection camp in Salmon Arm. The 16-year-old blueliner wore Vorster had little time to catch the maple leaf jersey for the very her breath — arriving home from first time this summer when she national team duties and leaving was one of three B.C. players for the provincial camp two days named to Hockey Canada’s U18 later. national team for a three game “The few days after Calgary series against the United States. were very hectic!” she continued. The roster was finalized following “It would be an unbelievable a Summer Showcase selection experience to be able to go to camp in Calgary. Worlds representing Canada. I Vorster would be one of just am going to continue to play as three 2000-born players picked. I did in Calgary, plus push myself “Playing for Canada for the to get better so that when the first time was an experience I will World tournament does come, I never forget,” she reflected. “Just will know that I have put myself in having the opportunity to be able the best place I can be for getting to play a sport that you love, with a chance of playing with a great amazing group of girls coaches and coachand teames.” mates, then In the represent the meantime, country that Vorster has you love is returned to truly an honMinnesota our. When for her secI put the ond-year at jersey on, Shattuck-St. especially Mary’s — the for the first renowned time I was hockey immediately boarding filled with school that ■ Courtney Vorster made her U18 national team excitement includes debut this summer in a series against the U.S. and chills in Sydney my body.” Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Zach It should only be the start of Parise and U.S. women’s team more good things to come in star Amanda Kessell among its national team colours. alumni. If all goes well, Vorster will also Following a week of tryouts, she be playing for Canada at the 2017 successfully secured a spot on IIHF U18 Women’s World Chamthe U19 Prep team, that regularly pionship, slated for January in the contends for U.S. high school Czech Republic. championships. She will be further evaluated at Last season, Vorster helped the 2016 National U18 Women’s the Sabres U16 team capture the Hockey Championships, set for national title, finishing third among Nov. 9-13 in Regina. She is a defenceman in scoring. lock to make the B.C. roster after “It was a fun week catching up being the youngest player on the with friends while still having some team a year ago. Another local high tempo practices and scrimplayer — 15-year-old Kate Reilly mage,” she said. “(Last) Friday at

■ Richmond blueliner Courtney Vorster is spending her second straight year at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School

in Minnesota where the 16-year-old has earned a roster spot with the U19 prep team. School alumni include Sydney Crosby and Jonathan Toews. 4 p.m. the lists came out and I was extremely happy to see that my name was on the list with 19 other talented, hard working girls. I am excited to get the season started with such a great group.” Her stint down south certainly sets her up for one of the biggest prizes among elite female hockey players — a full-ride scholarship to an NCAA Division One school. It’s no surprise Vorster was heavily recruited and has already made a verbal commitment to

Quinnipiac University in Connecticut for the fall of 2018. Her journey to becoming one of the country’s top up-and-coming players included a number of years playing for boys team where she more than held her own. Vorster was named MVP with the Seafair Islanders Bantam A1 squad during the the 2014-15 season. Two years earlier, she captained Richmond Minor’s top Pee Wee boys rep team. Along the way, she has received

tremendous family support, including older hockey playing brothers Devon and Ryan and her mom. “She has been my biggest influence because she works so hard at her job all day and then still takes such good care of (us),” Vorster added. “She never gives up and is just an amazing person so this pushes me to be a good person while also working to excel in my hobby, hockey, and she excels in her work.”

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anada’s oldest competitor at the Paralympic Games just came up short in her bid to win her country’s first-ever medal in table tennis. Richmond’s Stephanie Chan settled for fourth place after falling 3-1 to Korea’s Seong-Ok Kim on Tuesday morning in Rio. She won the opening game (14-12) but would drop the next three — 11-7, 11-7 and 11-8. It was a rematch from Group B play just three days earlier that saw Kim also prevail 3-2 (9-11, 11-4, 11-1, 12-10, 11-3). Chan headed to South America ranked 10th in the world after capturing gold at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games. She opened the competition with a close 3-2 loss to China’s Rui Wang, then rebounded to defeat Anne Barneoud of France 3-0. Chan moved onto the semi-finals on Sunday where she dropped a 3-0 decision to world No. 1 Kelly Van Zon. “[The match] was very dif-

Surrey: The Future IS here By Elizabeth Model

Since the City of Surrey adopted the phrase “The Future Lives Here,” more than a decade ago, what started as a catch phrase evolved into reality. As inter-provincial migration combined with an influx of new Canadians drawn to Surrey’s high levels of amenities, abundant job market and affordable housing options began a housing boom that continues today.

■ Richmond’s Stephanie Chan nearly became the first Canadian to ever win a medal in table tennis at the Paralympics, losing the bronze medal match on Tuesday. At 59, she is the oldest athlete on the Canadian team competing in Rio.

ficult,” said Chan following the loss. “I haven’t played her this year so I just saw on the video how to play her. “I am an old woman and I can play with the young girls. They are under 30 and I’m 59. I am proud of that because I just enjoy the game. I’m like their mom,

my son is also 30.” Meanwhile, two other Richmond athletes begin their competition tomorrow as members of Canada’s wheelchair rugby team. Ian Chan and Travis Murao will be in action when Canada takes on Brazil. The Canadians are among the gold medal favourites.

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Schools continue to be built to serve the growing student population, which is the largest in the province. Parks, walking and bicycle trails are being expanded, while the City continues to build and upgrade aquatic centres, recreation complexes and libraries, and has the largest number of artificial sports fields in the province. Surrey is now the third fastest growing City in Canada with roughly 1,000 new people moving into the City every month. With the constant influx of residents, local businesses and operations are benefiting greatly due to the substantial increase in population, creating a stronger economy day-by-day. Industries such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, transportation, health & clean technology and logistics, coupled with an emerging creative sector, all have benefited due to the City’s proximity to the US border, location on the Fraser River and the large agricultural land reserves nearby. At the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association, we welcome new business and residents to the City and are supportive of the growth as we continue to evolve. We look forward to seeing new residents join our community daily, as Surrey continues to live up to its motto. The future truly does live here. Elizabeth Model is CEO of the Downtown Surrey BIA.

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