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n Seismic school upgrades advocate and Richmond parent Kim Nowitsky confronted B.C.’s Education Minister Mike Bernier outside Cook elementary, after he announced $14 million in upgrades for the school, including a four-classroom expansion. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

Bernier put on hot seat Promise of $14M school upgrade rings hollow in parents’ ears Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

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ducation Minister Mike Bernier made a rare appearance in Richmond to announce a $14 million upgrade to William Cook elementary school.

But it was another rare occurrence — a public face-to-face discussion between the sitting B.C. minister and one of his fiercest critics — that highlighted the apparent discord between the provincial government and Richmond parents.

Bernier began his Friday

morning inside Cook’s library, in front of a handful of seemingly contented Cougars, who listened to how their school will be the first in the district, since 2011, to receive seismic upgrades, including adding four new classrooms to accommodate 95 new students.

The convivial atmosphere, however, was contained to the confines of the central Richmond school and it was only when the Minister ventured outside that he felt the full force of local parents’ discontent with the the province’s funding for the public education system.

One of the parents lying in wait for Bernier was Kim Nowitsky, of grassroots group Richmond Schools Stand United, who confronted the Minister on his ministry’s delays in upgrading local schools, including James Gilmore elementary, where the government chose to make a seismic funding announcement in the lead up to the 2013 election.

The fact that Gilmore, or any other local schools, has yet to see any of the aforementioned seismic upgrades wasn’t lost on Nowitsky when she collared Bernier, who told her that the

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“I can’t come in and just make investments while you have a local school district that hasn’t brought things forward,” Bernier told Nowitsky.

When asked by Nowitsky what happened to Gilmore’s funding from 2013, Bernier had no answer, saying only that it preceded his time as an MLA. School district secretary treasurer Mark de Mello told the Richmond News that Gilmore never received final funding See Ministry page 4 Enjoy

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Taxi firm warns of Uber's arrival Philip Raphael

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t least one Richmond taxi cab company is warning that the provincial government’s pending deal to add Uber to the Lower Mainland’s taxi options this December could erode services for local customers.

Hafiz Khan, general manager at Garden City Cabs told the News on Monday that provisions in the agreement bringing the longawaited smartphone-based, rideshare system into service could also call for the removal of municipal boundaries.

That means taxis from outlying suburbs, including Richmond, may be able pick up passengers in perceived, richer passenger markets, such as Downtown Vancouver.

“A lot of the local drivers could head into Vancouver where they think the money is flying,” said Khan, whose company operates 36 cabs. “And that may leave local customers here waiting longer for a cab.”

Khan added any deal to bring Uber into service should be mindful of erasing city boundaries. “The (Transportation) Ministry wants feedback from the taxi associations and that is one aspect they need to address.”

So, too, is the level of service taxi customers receive. Khan contends those drivers who work for recognized taxi companies and have acquired a Class 4 driver’s licence — which allows them to drive a vehicle with as many as 14 passengers — and have successfully completed the TaxiHost Pro program, can offer more than their Uber counterparts.

Offered by the Justice Institute of BC, those enrolling in the program must take a basic

geography test of the Lower Mainland area and demonstrate they have basic English language capabilities — both written and spoken.

Khan said it’s necessary to have the TaxiHost Pro certificate to work with a taxi firm.

“What will Uber drivers be required to have?

Some of them may be 19-year-old kids with a nice car borrowed from their parents who will go out there and drive for the night,” Khan said. “They won’t have the type of training our drivers have.”

Plus, they will have bypassed the $550 for the TaxiHost Pro course.

“That’s a lot of money for someone to invest in their training, which is important to provide customers with a decent level of service,” Khan said.

On the question of language proficiency, Khan said gone are the days when many local cab drivers struggled with English.

“We now have so many lawyers and doctors, educated people, who have come here from Third World countries who speak English well,” Khan said. “That’s not such an issue today.”

Tourism Richmond’s incoming CEO, Bruce Okabe, said new sharing economy services, such as Uber and Airbnb, are good for the tourism industry. But he countered that with a call for the competition, between established operators and emerging services, be equal.

“Certainly, giving people the ability to get here easily and get around easily is a good thing,” Okabe said. “But we have be very cognizant of making sure that the playing field is level and organizations that are going to be impacted have the ability to compete.”

n Hafiz Khan, general manager at Garden City Cabs, told the Richmond News on Monday that the imminent introduction of ride-hailing service Uber to B.C. may lead to Richmond being underserved for taxis. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

Yap tight-lipped over campaign donations probe GRAEMEWOOD

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n investigation into campaign fundraising tactics that may have breached the Elections Act is centred, partly, in Richmond.

The probe by the Globe and Mail — which first drew the attention of Elections BC and, subsequently, the RCMP — showed Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap golfing with Woodfibre LNG lobbyist Byng Giraud, who admitted to being reimbursed by his company for political donations recorded under his name.

Such a practice would be a violation of the laws governing political donations in B.C. Having lobbyists mask the true source of political donations blurs the true nature of

who is attempting to influence government officials, said BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, who has called for a ban on corporate and union donations.

“The flow of money from special interests into our political system is undermining the integrity of the B.C. Legislature,” said Weaver, in a statement.

“How can the public trust their government to make the right decision on anything when they are in the pockets of corporate interests?” asked Weaver, who welcomed an RCMP investigation into the matter.

Attempts by the Richmond News to contact Yap about his mention in the Globe piece were unsuccessful.

On Monday, Premier Christy Clark announced an independent review of electoral financing, which has been dubbed the “Wild West” of electoral financing by pundits,

n John Yap (left) poses for a selfie with LNG lobbyist Byng Giraud (far right) at a BC Liberal fundraiser. Photo by @John_Yap (Twitter)

including the New York Times, which recently summarized a host of local news reports that note B.C.’s ubiquitous “cash for

access,” or “pay to play” politics.

For instance, both Yap and RichmondEast MLA Linda Reid have recently hosted expensive functions to raise money for their riding associations. Yap’s cost $150 plus donation per ticket for a function at the Continental Seafood restaurant, while Reid’s Robbie Burns dinner and single malt whisky tasting cost $350 a head at Mayfair Lakes golf club.

Weaver has called for a ban on corporate and union donations, as has BC NDP leader John Horgan, although the latter continues to accept them.

Last election, Yap outspent NDP candidate Scott Stewart $154,933 to $19,285.

His party’s election expenses — which are indirectly taxpayer-funded through tax breaks for donations — have tripled in the riding since 2001.

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Ministry: District must show us plans From page 1 because, although there was an announcement, the district went on to assess safety of surrounding schools and found them to be equally unsafe.

“Part of the (seismic) mitigation program was to move the students out of Gilmore and move them to neighbouring schools. It was prudent to re-test schools. All the schools tested as H1 (highest risk),” said de Mello.

“Their suggestion was to demolish Gilmore, close the school; move the kids somewhere else. If it’s taken off the list, it’s remediated,” explained de Mello.

He added that the district has submitted its capital plans to the Ministry, as opposed to what Bernier had suggested.

“Demolishing is not replacing,” Nowitsky told Bernier, who replied that, “All the different ideas need to be looked at.”

“Mmm, hmm,” replied Nowitsky.

As he continued to defend the Ministry to Nowitsky and the other parents, Bernier said that Richmond’s low student capacity (84 per cent) is still a factor in deciding on projects.

Notably, last year, Richmond’s Board of Education scrapped its school closures process (aimed at increasing capacity) in the belief that infrastructure funding was forthcoming for all Richmond schools.

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n Richmond school trustees posed for the cameras with MLAs John Yap, Linda Reid and Teresa Wat, as well as Education Minister Mike Bernier, Friday morning at Cook elementary school. Photo

by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

“It doesn’t make any sense now for him to turn it around on the school board,” Nowitsky told the News.

“They have the paperwork done. It’s up to the Province to get the job done. (Bernier is) backtracking.”

Bernier said the government has earmarked $2 billion during the next three years for capital projects, adding that he’s committed to upgrading every school outside of Vancouver by 2025.

To date, pointed out Nowitsky, relatively little money has come to Richmond in 15 years.

Earlier in the morning, Bernier adopted a similar tone inside of Cook elementary when speaking to reporters.

“To be frank, we rely on the school districts to bring forward the project agreements for us to approve,” said Bernier.

“Until we actually have a plan from the school district, it’s hard to say where that money is going to be invested. Once we approve the projects…It is incumbent on the district to go out there and do the engineering and hire the contractors.

“I’m still waiting to know what their priorities are.”

Construction at Cook is expected to begin in the summer of 2018 and be completed by the fall of 2020, according to a Ministry statement.

“The B.C. government is protecting the quality of education for B.C. students by investing in safe and secure schools,” said Bernier, who joked that he’s often pulled aside in the Legislature by all three local BC Liberal MLAs, to make a funding announcement in Richmond.

In April, 2013, the Ministry announced $584 million “to keep high-risk schools on solid ground.”

Manoah Steves, Donald McKay, James Thompson and Quilchena elementary schools were deemed high risk then.

Upon further testing, after the last election, Richmond now has 25 schools, including Cook, in need of upgrades.

Bernier said the Ministry and the district are now developing business cases for W.D Ferris, Tomsett, Steves, Quilchena and James Whiteside elementary schools.

Notably, Gilmore is said to still be in the business case stage. Considering the district is faced with a $10.5 million deficit this year, Nowitsky also criticized Bernier for forcing the district to contribute $1 million to the Cook project.

nni Group is pitching the concept of a hotel in its two most westerly, unoccupied buildings at the Steveston boardwalk, in a bid to avoid a fifth summer of empty storefronts (or marine industrial shops).

According to planning committee chair Coun. Linda McPhail, the City of Richmond and Onni are in negotiations that could see the site rezoned for commercial purposes, from its present state as “marine industrial.”

Part of those negotiations is a hotel concept, she said.

Onni would not respond to inquiries from the Richmond News.

The overarching problem with the empty space has to do with the fact Onni built the buildings under the existing maritime zoning and has since asked several times over the years for more lucrative rezoning to accommodate what the buildings appear to be intended for — commercial and retail space.

Coun. Harold Steves has previously suggested the city should get $16 million to rezone, whereas Onni last offered $3 million in community amenity contributions.

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has called for “a timely resolution” to the boardwalk impasse.

“Millions of dollars in potential tax revenue on this property have been lost, and the village of Steveston has been deprived of a vibrant, active and engaged business environment on the waterfront,” stated chamber chair Rob Akimow.

Last September, Onni saw its first commercial tenants, thanks to a “spot rezoning,” to accommodate the relocated Generations Daycare.

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he City of Richmond’s park department is nixing the idea of a Girl Guides campsite to replace the off-leash dog park at McDonald Beach Park.

Pooch lover Coun. Ken Johnston said he was relieved to see staff counter Coun. Harold Steves’ idea.

“This is a great place for socializing,” said Johnston.

Steves said nearby Iona Regional Park, operated by Metro Vancouver, is off-leash for dogs and McDonald could be spared of free-range mutts in exchange for greater programming at the beach.

Girl Guides presently stake a claim at Woodward Landing at Dyke and No. 5 roads.

A lack of camping infrastructure, airport noise and a fire ant problem were cited as reasons against a new campsite.

A regional plan called Experience the Fraser does call for camping on or near Sea Island over the long term planning for the region.

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n A wheelchair rugby match at the Richmond Olympic Oval on the weekend caught the eye of Richmond News photographer Gord Goble. He snapped a few shots of the B.C. team going up against a Team Canada development squad.

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nyone operating a bed and breakfast in Richmond should have to be, at the very least, the owner of the property in question.

On Monday evening, Richmond city council agreed unanimously to instruct city staff to, once again, draft a bylaw that mandates any B&B operator be the owner.

“Not Uncle John,” said Coun. Bill McNulty, of who might be running the aforementioned establishments.

This had been asked for before, but chief licence inspector Carli Edwards twice recommended otherwise, in a series of back-and-forth reports.

Coun. Harold Steves said there are, as it stands, many illegal operations that do not deal with mainstream booking websites (such as Booking.com Airbnb.ca, Expedia.ca etc.).

“We don’t know who’s running them,” said Steves, who has previously suggested staff monitor Chinese language websites, as well.

The draft bylaw, intended to halt illegal house hotels, is expected to proceed to a public hearing on April 17.

On Monday, council again discussed how to address the booming online sharing economy of accommodation and its impact on the city’s dire vacancy rate and the character of singlefamily home neighbourhoods.

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The city intends to maintain its But former Richmond First candidate “boarding and lodging” rules, meaning Andy Hobbs said he wasn’t convinced all homeowners (single-family, condo, short-term rentals provided “an overtownhouse) may continue to rent their riding greater community good.” homes, as a secondary use, to up to Hobbs said allowing rental of three two people. bedrooms and six guests is generous.

Additionally, the city will allow some Realtor Lyn Terborg again pointed single-family homeowners to rent up to out that owner as operator is critithree bedrooms to up to six people, but cal. She said lack of oversight could only with a bed and breakfast licence. threaten many councillors’ stated goal The licences cannot be of maintaining the characcloser than 500 metres to ter of single-family home one another. This will limit neighbourhoods. She also the number of such operacalled for council to ensure We don’t know tions across the city (the operators had insurRichmond News estimates who’s running ance (so far this is only about 75 licences could be “encouraged” by staff). (the B&Bs). issued).

She maintained it will be Adding to these changes difficult to enforce whether – Coun.

Harold will be a host of stiffer, new three bedrooms are being fines for flouting the rules. rented. CIty staff maintain Steves On Monday, council clearer bylaw language will heard diverging opinions improve such enforcement. on the issue.

Coun. Linda McPhail Resident Matthew Yung, said “citizens of Richmond owner of a detached home with a secneed to be the priority.” ondary suite, said he rents a bedroom She noted to Yung that he can rent to support his income. his secondary suite on a monthly basis.

He said short-term rental hosts Notably, new, proposed bylaws would earn, on average, $500 per month, in ban B&B licences in secondary suites Richmond, according to Airbnb data and coach houses, in a bid to maintain provided to the Richmond Chamber more affordable housing options. of Commerce, which supports regulaThe city has hired four new, tempotions. rary bylaw enforcement officers to deal “The short-term rental market supwith illegal house hotels. ports the local economy,” said Yung, Yet, Coun. Ken Johnston expressed adding complaints are relatively few concerns that too many regulations and far between. would drive the problem underground.

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ourism Richmond’s new CEO sees a healthy tourism sector as a vital component of a sustainable city.

Bruce Okabe, whose official, first day on the job is today (March 15), told the Richmond News this city is in a unique position to build on substantial, complementary services and attractions that support a burgeoning, local tourism industry.

“Richmond enjoys both a lot of infrastructure and physical advantages that other municipalities don’t,” Okabe said. “First and foremost is the airport, which is one the world’s top-ranked.”

And spiralling out from YVR is an array of tourism-related businesses.

“We have a huge number of hotels that serve our visitors coming in and returning. So, as a result, there’s a lot of funding infrastructure here. And when that’s present, there’s a natural tendency to have a more tourism-focused economy.”

And that has Okabe — who replaces Tracy Lakeman, who served for close to 13 years — honing his vision for local tourism by leveraging Richmond’s advantages to promote the city as a destination, especially for those seeking outdoor activities.

“We have a longer, warmer season than most other places. And that, combined with

our relatively flat terrain, gives people plenty of hiking and biking opportunities,” Okabe said.

“I also want to do my part of building a sustainable, active, healthy city,” said Okabe, who, as a newlywed back in the 1980s, lived in the Francis Road and Railway Avenue area. “And I believe tourism is a very critical leg on a stool developing that.

“In my opinion, it needs to have the three elements of live, work and play, whether you’re an economic development (planner) trying to attract head offices, or a corporation thinking about moving here — you’re going to want an infrastructure with arts, culture and physical recreation that serve and benefit those workers.”

Overall, it’s a team environment, Okabe said, when it comes to producing a desirable, sustainable community.

“My vision is to work closely with the city, promote the wonderful things we have, like 58 miles of cycling trails, the Olympic Oval and Steveston Waterfront. I think at the end of the day we have a great opportunity to punch above our weight.”

“Bruce is an exceptional leader who has an outstanding track record with DMOs (destination marketing organizations) and large businesses in Canada,” said Eda Koot, chair of Tourism Richmond, in a news release. “We are very fortunate to have him lead our organization in the next phase of its evolution. His vision and leadership will be a tremendous benefit to our stakeholders and destination.”

n Bruce Okabe replaces outgoing Tourism Richmond CEO Tracy Lakeman. Photo submitted

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n A screenshot from the video of the rescue shows Const. Justin Lee in the process of saving the woman from the north arm of the Fraser River last week.

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iant teddy bear statues, a 17-metre tall Eiffel Tower and the “biggest summer light show in North America” at 200,000 square-feet.

The re-branded “Illumination Night Market” — formerly the International Summer Night market — has a lot to live up to when it opens for business next month.

The market, on Vulcan Way, near Bridgeport and No. 5 roads, is taking steps to shift markedly away from its neighbor and competitor, the Richmond Night Market, close to the River Rock Casino.

And that, according to one of its promoters, means more entertainment and, as the new name suggests, thousands more bright lights.

“We wanted to kind of give Vancouver and Richmond more entertainment than the other night market by the river, where we don’t see too many new things,” said Illumination promoter Vala Huang, who added that they had thought of calling it the “Summer Light Market,” but didn’t go through with it.

“We also noticed the popularity of the Enchanted Christmas event at 1st Avenue and Main Street in Vancouver and we realized there is a market for this kind of entertainment for longer periods of time.

“We’re bringing in lighting designers from China and Korea to completely decorate our venue and there will also be teddy bear statues in different poses around the venue, that people will be able to take their pictures with.”

Vancouver and Richmond, added Huang, gets “kind of dull in the fall and winter, so we thought this could definitely brighten things up.”

As well as a fully LED-lit, 17-metre-tall Eiffel Tower —which Huang said drivers will be able to see while on the Knight Street Bridge

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n Light shows, such as this one in Korea, will feature at the newly-named Illumination Night Market on Vulcan Way. Photo submitted

— there’s going to be a “world travel theme” with global landmark buildings and thousands of lights and food to match.

Fun passports will also be given out to the public to collect stamps at various vendors to eventually exchange for gifts.

The giant teddy bears will be wearing costumes, representing different cultures from around the world.

The market will be surrounded with LED boards in different shapes that will run on a continuous animation, producing “dazzling effects,” according to the market’s promotion material.

“And we’re thinking of opening up for events such as Halloween and Chinese New Year, but that’s still in the planning stages,” said Huang.

As well as a gaming section, there will also be a kid’s zone equipped with a 700-squarefoot air blow slide, a hip-pop culture corner, basketball court and photo spot.

The Illumination Night Market, with 200 retail and 60 food booths and two entertainment stages, will open April 28 and run until Sept. 10.

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Richmond RCMP’s Const. Justin Lee apparently didn’t think twice before diving fully-clothed into the river last week after the woman was reportedly in distress under the Arthur Laing Bridge.

According to media reports, the officer, upon hearing the report of the woman in trouble, drove against the traffic with his sirens blaring and was first to arrive on the banks of the river.

By that time, the woman was apparently holding onto a log in the water, prompting Lee into action.

Armed only with the lifejacket from his police cruiser, and another from a colleague who had just arrived, Lee dove in, still wearing his work boots and uniform.

According to reports, the unidentified women released the log and was rescued by Lee, before the pair returned to shore.

Both of them were then treated for hypothermia en route to hospital.

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Farm mega homes row splits city Dear Editor, Re: “Property rights clash with ‘city slicker’ council,” Feature, Friday, March 10.

I read Mr. Badh’s comments about mega-homes on Richmond Farmland with much skepticism.

First of all, it is not fair for Mr. Badh to characterize this issue as “farmers versus city slickers.” We all have an interest in preserving farmland, regardless of whether we live and work on those farms.

It’s a question of balancing very limited private interests with greater public interests.

If anything, Richmond city council has been excessively generous with local farmland owners. When this issue came up several years ago, council balked at any action that would limit home size.

Meanwhile, several other municipalities have already imposed such restrictions, most notably Delta, which has restricted home sizes to 3,552 square-feet.

With no comparable rules, Richmond has become a preferred jurisdiction for farmland developers and speculators.

It should also be noted that the provincial government has exempted farmland from the foreign buyers’ tax.

My second concern is that Mr. Badh has a very conspicuous conflict of interest. He wears two hats.

As a blueberry farmer, he claims that large houses are needed to accommodate multi-generational families to work the land.

But as a realtor, he has listings for multi-million-dollar farm properties where he advertises the opportunity for prospective purchasers to build their “dream homes.”

Not dorms for workers, but dream homes which, under current rules, could easily surpass 20,000 square-feet.

Also, Mr. Badh has listed his own 20-acre farm for $6.9 million. That works out to $345,000 per acre, a valuation that has little to do with the property’s utility as farmland, and much to do with its development potential.

Thirdly, Mr. Badh’s resistance to restrictions needs to be put in historical context. According to city staff, the average application for home construction on Richmond farmland rose from 8,557 square-feet in 2010 to 12,583 square-feet in 2015. How is it that, with significant improvements in production efficiency, Richmond farmers need larger, rather than smaller homes?

Finally, it should be noted that most of these new mega homes are designed for luxury living with wealthy residents that have no direct involvement in farming. Current ALR listings in Richmond note amenities such as pools, gyms, entertainment centres, libraries, games rooms, cocheres and “stunning mountain views.”

City council has two choices. It can continue to cater to private interests, with farmland developers and speculators building larger and more expensive homes, or it can implement new rules similar to Delta or the provincial guidelines (5,400 square-feet). Anything in excess of those guidelines will be a “win” for speculative real estate interests. Only then will council reflect the spirit and purpose of the ALR , which is to grow things, not build things.

John Baines Richmond

n Gurdial Badh (right) and Bhupinder Dhiman ruffled a few readers’ feathers with their views in Friday’s Richmond News. Both own farmland in Richmond and consider city council’s push to restrict home sizes hypocritical. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

Open letter to Richmond council, First of all, thank you for the hard work you do for the community –— Richmond is by far the best place to live in the Lower Mainland.

The other day, I read some comments made by Coun. Carol Day that were erroneous and disturbing — she showed a news photographer and a cameraman a very large house on a one-acre lot and intimated that farmers can cover up to 60 per cent of their land with housing.

Not only was this false, but extremely misleading to the public. Ms. Day told me that the purpose of this new regulation is to reduce the size of farm houses and get those guys who are taking advantage of property tax loopholes.

I say let the B.C. government determine who is a farmer and who is not.

The 50-metre rear building limit from the front of the lot already restricts the size of the house. Side set backs apply — the width of the lot only will dictate the size, not the depth.

Bonafide farmers should be allowed to build a home that suits their needs.

They have worked hard to keep our farmland viable in spite of the high costs.

The BC Assessment Authority regulates and determines who is entitled to farm status and who is not. Ms. Day tells me that all the farmers have to do is sell $1,500 worth of production and

then they are granted farm status.

If that’s really the problem — then why not go to the province and have those minimum production amounts changed If you are disappointed that some people have taken advantage of the regulations and have managed to build very large homes, use your bylaws or change them to give you the legal power you need to shut these guys down — they’re clearly not farmers and have no interest in farming.

The people that you should be listening to now, in order to determine what is fair for the farmers, are the farmers themselves — the people that actually farm the land — the people that have huge investments in their farmland, homes and buildings.

Farmers who decide that they want to upgrade their homes — increase the size of their homes for whatever reasons — should be entitled to do so.

People who have abused the system and who are not farmers should be dealt with — but not at the expense of actual farmers.

Please consider the farmers’ side carefully; please don’t put development permit applications in their path — this is not only time-consuming for your staff, but a nuisance and costly for the farmers.

Please let us build to our needs.

Doug Kavanagh Richmond

Drivers: Turn signal isn't just for show Dear Editor, To Richmond drivers: People, please learn to signal your turn well before you brake.

It’s a simple concept that requires very little effort on your part.

There are far too many drivers braking and then at the last moment, or as they are already turning at a corner or driveway, decide to signal.

It’s against the law (inadequate signal/ warning) and a common courtesy to your fellow drivers, who cannot read your mind and panic-brake behind you.

I suggest signalling about a half block, or 10 signal clicks, before you reach your turn.

Also, if you are driving in the left lane (close to the yellow centre line) and other cars are all passing you in the right (curb)

lane, YOU should be in the right lane, unless you plan on turning left at the next corner.

Another simple concept: slower traffic keep right.

One more thing: At a flashing green light, pedestrian-controlled crosswalk (for example at No. 2 and Garrison roads), there is still a stop sign for traffic leaving Garrison which is travelling eastbound onto No 2 Road.

Just because the light is red for No 2 Road traffic doesn’t mean you can zip straight through the stop sign.

Just saying.

David Stonehouse Richmond

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Westwind neighbourhood is falling

n The proximity of new, neighbouring, three-storey homes in the Westwind area has homeowner Jason Tarnow upset. Photo submitted

Dear Editor, A man’s home is his castle. His backyard is his private sanctuary.

I live in Westwind and the privacy I once enjoyed inside my house and backyard has been decimated. For this, I have the City of Richmond to thank as it is they (Mayor Brodie and council, building dept. and tree “preservation” dept.) who have expressly permitted the cutting down of all trees and the construction of three, three-storey houses on Pelican Court, directly behind my house on Goldeneye Place.

Putting aside the fact that these houses barely fit on the lots they’re be-

ing built on, what baffles me most is that absolutely zero consideration is put towards how proposed building plans (and removal of mature trees) might effect the existing neighbouring properties.

Furthermore, the families that will ultimately live in these three, three-storey houses will have direct sight-lines into my house and backyard.

When they ultimately move in, they’ll quickly realize that I will have direct sight-lines into theirs. I don’t like it. They won’t like it. And I truly wish it wasn’t this way.

The rush to build three-storey houses under the Land Use Contract regime in

November of 2016 was short-sighted.

However, and more importantly, these disproportionate houses, largely void of any trees that would offer privacy, are not conducive to fostering positive neighbourly relationships.

I was born and raised in Westwind.

Now I am raising my own family here.

I am saddened by the direction this neighbourhood is going in and I know that I am not alone in feeling this way.

Resentment exists and will continue to grow.

Jason Tarnow Richmond

Forward thinking on Uber deal?

Dear Editor, I like that Uber is finally being allowed into B.C. Someone please explain why the government is going to spend a million dollars to help it fail, in favour of the taxi companies who have driven the public’s demand for competition due to their abuse and non-appreciation of us.

Would this government still be budgeting to keep blacksmiths solvent?

George Pope Richmond

Groups align to support public eduction Dear Editor, The Board of Education has been working jointly with our stakeholders to implement a new campaign to bring the importance of public education to the forefront in the lead up to the provincial election on May 9.

We are challenging you as community members to let your local candidates know why you think education is a key and to be creative in doing so.

You can share your story on social media with the hashtag #bcedkey or have a conversation with individual candidates.

Suggested topics include their plan to address increased funding to ensure quality public educational programs and resources, to the need for safe and well maintained buildings in which to learn.

You can also help by attending all-candidates meetings and posing your questions about public education.

We hope that you will

take the time to let our local provincial candidates know that public education should be a key issue in their platform for this election, so we can continue to grow what is already recognized as a world class public education system in British Columbia.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Monday, March 20, 2017 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9624 (RZ 16-735119) Location/s: 9320 Dixon Avenue Applicant/s: Ajit Thaliwal and Raman Kooner Purpose: To rezone 9320 Dixon Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/B)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/K)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) single-family lots with vehicle access from Dixon Avenue.

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4092

Bylaw 9624

2. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9659 (RZ 10-552879) Location/s: 9851, 9891/9911 Steveston Highway & 10931 Southgate Road Applicant/s: 1002397 BC Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject properties from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)” zone, to permit development of 11 townhouse units on the subject property, with vehicle access to and from Steveston Highway.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4108

Bylaw 9659

Bylaw 9668

4. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9670 (ZT 16-740866) Location/s: 4331 and 4431 Vanguard Road Applicant/s: Christopher Bozyk Architects Ltd. Purpose: To amend the “Industrial Retail (IR1)” zone to allow “vehicle sale/rental” as an additional use at 4331 and 4431 Vanguard Road.

The “vehicle sale/rental” use will be limited to a maximum of 10% of the building gross floor area.

City Contact: David Brownlee, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4200

Bylaw 9670

5. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9673 (RZ 16-741547) Location/s: 11660/11680 Montego Street Applicant/s: Sansaar Investments Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to “Single Detached (RS2/C)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) singlefamily lots, with vehicle access from Montego Street.

City Contact: Steven De Sousa, Planning & Development Division, 604-204-8529

8. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9682 (RZ 15-701939) Location/s: 7760 Garden City Road Applicant/s: Incircle Projects Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” zone to “Town Housing (ZT49) - Moffatt Road, St. Albans Sub-Area and South McLennan Sub-Area (City Centre)” zone, to permit development of four (4) three storey townhouse units with vehicle access from 7733 Turnill Street.

City Contact: Edwin Lee, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4121

Bylaw 9682

6. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9680 (RZ 16-741423) Location/s: 9760 Sealily Place Applicant/s: Focus Construction Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) single-family lots with vehicle access from Sealily Place.

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4092

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7. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9681 (RZ 15-713048) Location/s: 4300, 4320, 4340 Thompson Road, and 4291, 4331, 4431 and 4451 Boundary Road Applicant/s: Kaimanson Investments Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” and “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)” to allow for construction of a 120-unit townhouse development with access from Boundary Road and Thompson Road.

City Contact: Mark McMullen, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4173

Bylaw 9681

Bylaw 9673

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9668 (RZ 16-741244) Location/s: 7140/7160 Marrington Road Applicant/s: Westmark Developments Ltd. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) single-family lots, with vehicle access from Marrington Road.

City Contact: Jordan Rockerbie, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4092

Bylaw 9680

Notice of Public Hearing continued on next page.

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For more information and skate times for other days, call 604448-5366.

Visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (12138 Fourth Avenue) during spring break (March 13 – 24) for indoor fishy-fun with the whole family from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Enjoy many interactive exhibits about Canada’s west coast fishing history. Pick up a Parks Canada Xplorers booklet, activities for kids 6-11. Don’t miss the historic canning line in action as the equipment switches on during our machine demos at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Monday, March 20, 2017 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

Notice of Public Hearing continued 9. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9683 (RZ 15-716841) Location/s: 3411/3431 Lockhart Road Applicant/s: Aman Hayer Purpose: To rezone the subject property from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Single Detached (RS2/B)” zone, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots with vehicle access to Lockhart Road.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4108

Bylaw 9683

(a) For the most westerly building (Building E1), increase the maximum height over a parkade structure from six (6) storeys and 25.0 m, to ten (10) storeys and 33.6 m; and (b) For the most westerly building (Building E1), increase the allowable projection of unenclosed balconies into a side yard setback abutting the Agricultural Land Reserve, from a maximum of 0.9 m to 1.8 m.

City Contact: Helen Cain, Planning & Development Division, 604-276-4193 DP 16-741981

by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 10, 2017 and ending March 20, 2017 Participating in the Public Hearing process:

$ *&) 5-2"%0 #)43%8' %1 76)8 /7 4"" !)!2)31 7( the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: $ By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm $ By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office $ By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

10. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP 16-741981 Note: DP 16-741981 was considered at the February 20, 2017 Public Hearing and referred to the March 20, 2017 Public Hearing for further review and discussion of options.

Location/s:

10788 No 5 Road (also referred to as 10780 No. 5 Road and 12733 Steveston Hwy) Applicant/s: Townline Gardens Inc. Purpose: To permit the construction of one (1) 10-storey residential building and three (3) 3-storey residential buildings at 10788 No. 5 Road on a site zoned “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont)”; and To vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to:

How to obtain further information:

$ By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. $ On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/ cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2016.htm $ At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 10, 2017 and ending March 20, 2017, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. $ By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail,

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$ Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007. $ ,"" 1-2!%11%781 +%"" (73! 643/ 7( /&) 3)073. 7( /&) hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered

by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

David Weber Director City Clerk’s Office

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rench immersion students from McMath secondary put on their best faces during an improv tournament at the Festival du Bois in Coquitlam.

The festival, held earlier this month, hosted the Franco-Columbian Improvisation League tournament and the McMath improvisers were the first immersion students to compete in the provincial tournament.

The festival is said to be the largest, annual celebration of francophone and French-Canadian culture in B.C. In its first ever competition, the team placed fourth out of eight talented improv

teams, despite being the only French immersion school amongst francophone schools. The team was composed of Liz Kibblewhite, Yu-Chi Lin, Samuel Menis, Erin Nicole Purgart and Sara Rubia.

“Erin, the only senior on the team, was one of the star players in the tournament and brought home the best newcomer award,” said teacher-coach Carl Ruest, who thanked his colleague Mike Frechette for helping organize the competition.

“More importantly, the students brought their French out of the classroom and developed new friendships.”

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n Bob Bowcock (second from right) with pals Harry McGee, Roy Goldney and Dick Sims, (ca. 1940).

Robert (Bob) Spratt Bowcock was killed in action July 8, 1944 during the invasion of Normandy.

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Exhibit honours fallen

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after them and are listed on the cenotaph located on the east side of Richmond City Hall.

The poppy-adorned street signs were installed around the city in November 2016.

The second part, “Lives Behind the Richmond Cenotaph,” lists the remaining 21 soldiers memorialized on the cenotaph.

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Give structure to your day SHELLEYCIVKIN

Retirement For Beginners

SOMEBODY IS GOING TO WIN. It could be you.

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here’s a prayer that talks about using our days wisely, and it has a line that always resonates with me.

It goes like this: “Teach us, then, to reckon our days, that we may acquire a wise heart.”

As I contemplate the speed with which time flies, I’m reminded that each and every day should be used wisely and filled with meaningful acts.

Personally, I have squandered more days than I can count.

My heart is in it, though, to do better. I’d like to be a paragon of positive activity — but there’s a long way to go.

I want to live as boisterously and purposefully as I can — again, a long way to go. I strive to learn something valuable every day. And this is my strong suit.

Still, there’s a lifetime yet to go. My goal is to look back at the end of every day and ask: Did I make a difference today, even in a small way?

Busy though I am most days with meaningful activities, I find myself mired in guilt if every day is not a learning or giving day.

I’m still trying to wrap my head around the dictum that not every day needs to be a productive one.

You see, I’m the human equivalent of a border collie; I need to be doing something every moment of the day. Yet, there are days (even weeks) when there’s just not enough Shelley to go around.

Between my various classes, my volunteering, and my writing, my days are pretty darn full.

The reality though, is that everyone needs to recharge their physical and emotional battery now and then.

After all, it’s about balance, right? I’m working on that. In fact, it could be my life’s work. Okay, that’s enough recharging for now.

For what it’s worth, I suggest that new retirees (actually, all retirees) give structure to their days. There’s nothing more soul-destroying than wandering around your house wondering what to do with yourself. Your calendar is king.

Note all of your activities, then see where there are gaps that you could use for the good. You get to define the “good.”

It’s also important to surround yourself with positive people. Nobody needs negative vibes around them; that just breeds more negativity.

If necessary, go out and make some new friends. Open yourself to new possibilities. Believe me, they’re everywhere.

Also, look for opportunities to practice compassion. You won’t have to look very far.

Finally, don’t forget to go outside and play. Feed the ducks.

Walk on the dyke. Or ask your spouse out on a date. A real, romantic date.

That’s living, the retired way.

Shelley Civkin is a retired communications officer with the Richmond Public Library

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n With plenty of colour, style and skill, young skaters with the Connaught Skating Club put on performances worthy of a big top Saturday at Minoru Arenas. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News

MAKING SCALY NEW FRIENDS n Those taking in the annual Exotic Reptile Show at Richmond Nature Park over the weekend had the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of scaly creatures. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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Contact Mark at mbooth@richmond-news.com or 604-998-3615

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD Hockey SOUTH COAST WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE W L T Pts South Fraser 17 5 4 38 Richmond 17 4 3 37 Kamloops 14 5 7 35 Meadow Ridge 13 12 0 26 TWU Titans 11 11 2 24 Fraser Valley 7 17 2 16 Surrey 6 19 1 13 Island Surge 6 19 1 13 Leading Scorers

■ The Steveston-London Sharks bench helplessly looked on in the late going, including star player Fardaws Aimaq, as they bowed out of contention at the B.C. 3A Boys Basketball Championships with a quarter-final loss to Bodwell. The Sharks would go on to place seventh. Photo by Mark Booth

Sharks settle for seventh place Mark Booth

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he Steveston-London Sharks aren’t ready to vacate the city senior boys basketball throne just yet.

The Sharks capped a dominant two-year run with a seventh-place finish at the B.C. 3A Boys Basketball Championships. They lose all five starters to graduation, including 6-foot-10 Richmond MVP Fardaws Aimaq who added to his hardware collection with a second team provincial all-star award. Even with the departing talent, head coach Mike Stoneburgh maintains the bar will continue to be set high for his program. He does have returning and incoming talent that went 18-2 in Richmond junior boys regular season play over the last two years.

“After our final game (at provincials), I told our Grade 11s, and the Grade 10s, we called up that our goal is to be right back here again,” said Stoneburgh. “McMath is not only a top five team next year, but might very well be the team to beat in the province with Bryce (Mason) and Jordin (Kojima) coming back and Victor (Radocaj) coming up, along with Byrne Creek.

Richmond High is going to be very good and McNair is always tough. But I do feel we can be right in the mix (to get a B.C. berth).

“You’re going to see us being a more run and gun team, using our speed. That’s the way I have always liked my teams to play.”

The two-time Richmond champions closed out the season with an 88-71 win over Abbots-

ford’s Robert Bateman on Saturday afternoon.

Their quest to return to the championship game for the second straight year ended two days earlier.

The Bodwell Bruins jumped out to a 27-10 second quarter lead and would go on to edge the Sharks 68-61 in a quarter-final match-up between the tournament’s No. 4 and No. 5 seeds.

The North Vancouver private school features plenty of size — led by 6-foot-9 Canberk Gungar and 6-foot-8 Arda Coban. Throw in the physical play of 6-foot-3 forward Pedro Turoni Zaparolo and Aimaq had his hands full all night.

Still, the Richmond champions looked like they might pull out another win thanks to an excellent second quarter that cut the deficit to just six points. The teams traded baskets for much of the second half, including Zach Cantwell’s lay-up with two minutes remaining that tied the game at 61-61.

Fourteen seconds later, Aimaq picked up his fifth foul and the Grade 12 star could only watch from the bench as the Bruins closed out the game with seven unanswered points.

“Two things did us in. We were badly out rebounded and we played not to lose,” continued Stoneburgh. You can’t just stand there and watch Fardaws try to out rebound against three or four guys when they are 6’7 and 6’8.”

The Sharks came out flat and exerted a lot of energy to climb back in the game. Unlike their own Bob Carkner Classic, the city final and the Lower Mainland playoffs, there would be no pulling out a win this time.

The slow start was perplexing given this was

a team with five seniors on the floor much of the time and last year’s stinging provincial final loss to Southridge should have been a huge motivating factor.

“Everybody said we were going to be fine but it’s huge trying to beat a good team three times in a row,” added Stoneburgh. “They came out wanting it more than we did. Our guys just kind of came in here thinking we were going back to the final.

“If we played like we did in the second quarter and for most of the third we would have been fine but you can’t have those kind of lapses against teams that are playing you that hard.”

Aimaq and Cantwell each finished with 21 points.

Steveston-London would drop an 87-72 decision in consolation on Friday night to St. Thomas More. It was a rematch of the Lower Mainland semi-finals played two weeks earlier that saw the Sharks prevail.

Meanwhile, the Cambie Crusaders were in tough against No. 1 seed and eventual champion Brentwood College in their 2A quarter-final match-up Thursday afternoon.

The Vancouver Island boarding school raced out to a big first quarter lead and would go on to hand the tournament’s No. 8 seed a 90-47 loss.

Grade 12 guard Kevin Dhillon had 15 points in a losing cause.

The Crusaders closed out the championships with losses to Victoria’s Lambrick Park (85-71) and Westsyde of Kamloops (66-55) to finish eighth. It was their third consecutive trip to provincials.

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GP 19 20 22 18 22 24 23 18 18 21 22 23 6 2 17 17 21

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International volleyball coming to Olympic Oval this summer

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nternational women’s volleyball is coming to the Richmond Olympic Oval this summer.

Canada will be hosting Germany, Peru and Czech Republic, from July 21-23, as part of the Group 2 action in the 2017 FIVB World Grand Prix.

The Oval became the new home for the women’s national team’s Full-Time Training Centre (FTC) after the program re-located to the Richmond from Winnipeg in January. It was already hosting the Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence which helped train more than 50 athletes who have played for their province, junior national team or postsecondary school.

The purpose of the FTC is to enhance the long-term objective of identifying, selecting and developing a group of athletes with

ability or potential for qualifying for the 2020 Olympics as well as performing well in the 2017-2020 quadrennial. The goal for FTC is to have a minimum of six identified athletes participating in FTC while it is in place.

Other “A” team athletes are currently playing professionally in Europe and will join the FTC group in May for national team tryouts.

In February, national team head coach Marcello Abbondanza announced Vincenzo Mallia and Daniele Alpi will serve as his assistant coaches, while current Simon Fraser head coach Gina Schmidt will oversee the national “B” team.

Canada will be competing in the FIVB World Grand Prix for the fourth time since first joining the competition in 2014 and ranking 19th, 18th and 19th in previous appearances.

Impressive first season for Tsang

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n impressive freshman season with the Simon Fraser University women’s basketball team ended in a “sweet 16” loss at the NCAA Division II National Championships for Tia Tsang.

The former McRoberts Strikers star came off the bench to play 18 minutes Monday night in a 77-64 loss to No. 2 seed California Baptist in the West Regional final played in Anchorage, Alaska.

The No. 5 seed Clan was looking to defeat a third conference champion in four days after earlier wins over CCAA champion UC San Diego and GNAC champion Alaska

Anchorage. Still, their 26 win season is a program record since joining the NCAA II level back in 2010.

Tsang, a 5-foot-9 guard, wasted little time being part of head coach Bruce Langford’s rotation. She averaged 16 minutes and five points per game. She showed her range by connecting on 38 of 107 three point attempts which ranked third on the team.

Tsang had seven points in SFU’s big 80-70 win over No. 1 Alaska Anchorage on Saturday night. She signed with the Burnaby Mountain school last spring, along with former McMath star Jessica Jones.

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January 5, 1958 - March 11, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, husband, father and brother.

David leaves behind his wife of 32 years Esther, their children Rachel and Nathan, his mother Lily Gan, his siblings Owen and Lida, his nephews Paulo, Andrew, Basant, Asher, and Josiah and his nieces, Nicole, Francine, Jackeline, Veronica, Antoinette, Melody, Daharam, Jaya, Giyan, Zoe, Joelle, and Janessa.

David was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada at the age of 18. He has been a resident and generous community supporter of Richmond, BC since coming to Canada. David had a passion for life, always up for anything new and adventurous.

He loved art, food, traveling and meeting new people.

Those who have had the pleasure of knowing him would be proud to call him a friend, he was a selfless, loving, kind, charitable and honorable person with a big heart and was always willing to stick his neck out for others. A great brother as viewed by his siblings. A wonderful and loving husband and father and son.

May you rest in peace now, we all love you very much.

We would like you to join us for prayers and remembrance at a memorial service in Richmond.

Details will be available shortly on the Facebook page “Remembering David Gan” or please feel free to email: nicole@cluckncleaver.com

Passed away on February 21, 2017, at the age of 93. Predeceased by her loving husband, Leo (2007). Survived by her sons, Ole (Annette) and Mark (Marta); grandchildren, Camilla (Anders), Jonas, Liv, Freja, Stephanie (Attila) and David (Marina); great-grandchildren, Mads, Nils, Ida, Tobias, Sonja, Alexander, Sophia and Chelsa.

Memorial Service on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 11:00 am, at Brighouse United Church, 8151 Bennett Rd, Richmond

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Jack’s memorial service and celebratory tea held at South Arm United Church (11051 No on Saturday March 18, 2017 at 1 pm. In flowers, donations in his name can be made Children’s Hospital.

Mom will be remembered by her sons Bill (Joan), Gordon (Kerby) and daughter Marilyn, 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends. She loved her home of 27 years, growing flowers and tomatoes, and hosting many special occasions with her family.

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Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services • English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

• Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

• Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

11960 Montego St. (corner No. 5 Road), Richmond, BC (604) 520-0660 aslagayan@hotmail.com

(J.D. MURDOCH HALL)

Family-Oriented Fellowship, Everyone Welcome Sunday Service 1:30-3:30 pm, Fellowship Follows.

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond • (604) 277-9157 Pastor Ed Arquines • Cell (604) 644-9364

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

In Tagalog & English

Come and visit us

..where you are always welcome

LIVING TRUTH BAPTIST CHURCH

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.ca Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara – Min. of Christian Development & Outreach Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am

3720 Broadway Street, Richmond BC We are a multicultural Christian Faith Community Join us in our Worship Service.....2:00 p.m.

Sunday School and Fellowship Follows Pastor: Joe De Guzman.....778-997-5673

St. Alban

ST. ANNE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH- STEVESTON

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Rev. Maggie Rose Muldoon Sunday School 10:00 am 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

Our multicultural community welcomes you to worship 4071 Francis Road, Richmond BC Sunday 8:30 am Eucharist, 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

Worship Service: Sundays 2:00 – 4:00 pm Senior Pastor - Abe Lagayan

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

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH

3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join10am us at Worship 10am Sunday, 2015School Please join us for ServiceJuly and19, Sunday with Rev. Brenda Miller School for Worship Service and Sunday Rev. Brenda Miller 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

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Product of U.S.A. (2LB

Product of WASHINGTON ($1.30KG)

59¢

3

$ 99

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RUSSET POTATOES

Product of U.S.A. (10LB

2

$ 99

Product of U.S.A. (3LB

2 for

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5.92KG ............................................

FRESH BEEF SHORT RIB

2

17.58KG...........................................

SEA RAY COOKED SHRIMP MEAT (51-60) 300g ...................................

/lb.

7

5

/lb.

$ 99

ea.

ASPARAGUS TIPS

1

$ 69

lb.

AMBROSIA APPLE CIDER $ 946ml ......................................... 2 for

750ml ...........................................2 for

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC BEANS (CHICK PEA, RED KIDNEY, FOUR BEAN MIX)

398ml ..................................................

lb.

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lb.

Product of MEXICO ($3.72KG)

59¢

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$ 99

1

$ 99

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$ 69

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MEAT PORK SHANK MEAT

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CLEMETINE MANDARIN

600 7

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BLACK FOREST HAM

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1

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1

GENOA SALAMI

$ 68

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$ 39

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1

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100g ...................................................

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BAKERY CHINESE PLAIN BREAD $ 400g ...................

180

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3

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4"x8"................

$

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4

$ 99

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