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Vol. 5 Issue 5 NOT-FOR-PROFIT March 30 - April 12, 2021 Emotional rescue

Artist draws inspiration from animal creations 15

Richmond artist Fiona Tang creates large-scale renderings of animals, using art to help express emotion. Photo submitted

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CITY BRIEFS

Tax hike passes The bylaw approving the city’s five-year fi- nancial plan—including a highly-discussed KEN HAMAGUCHI ANDY HOBBS 5.68 per cent tax hike—was passed. Council- lors cited the importance of community safety during a discussion at last week’s city council meeting.

Cherry blossom festival Richmond’s cherry blossom festival will go virtual for the first time, beginning April 11. Peo- ple can visit richmondcherryblossomfest.ca for more information.

SPCA reminder Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the city has faced increased reports of lost or stray ani- mals, with people leaving their pets outside in warmer weather. The BC SPCA, which oversees animal control in the city, reminds people that all cats over six months old must KARINA REID JOHN ROSTON be spayed or neutered, and dogs over eight weeks old must be licensed. Pets should also have some kind of identification so they can be Four step up to fill vacant reunited with their owners if they are lost. council seat Public art projects he date has been set for May 29, and now it’s • Not be disqualified by law Three community public art projects were time for those wishing to fill the vacant coun- The candidate nomination period begins on presented to councillors at last week’s parks, T cil seat through Richmond’s by-election to come April 13 at 9 a.m. and ends on April 23 at 4 p.m. recreation and community services commit- forward. Candidates will be required to book an appoint- tee meeting. If approved, the projects will take So far, four individuals have declared their candi- ment with the Richmond Elections Office to of- place at Richmond Public Library branches, dacy—Ken Hamaguchi, Andy Hobbs, Karina Reid ficially submit their nomination papers between Cook elementary school and Richmond Mul- and John Roston. Nominations will be accepted those dates. Alternatively, if candidates prefer, ticultural Community Services. Through allo- until 4 p.m. on April 23. they may submit their completed nomination pa- cated funding in the city’s public art program The new councillor elected will join the incum- pers electronically after completing the solemn reserve, each project will cost $10,000. bents on city council until the next scheduled declaration in front of a lawyer, notary or commis- general municipal and school elections on Oct. 15, sioner for taking affidavits in British Columbia to Steveston outdoor pool 2022. [email protected]. At last week’s parks, recreation and cultur- Eligible candidates seeking the public office The council seat was vacated last November al services committee meeting, city staff rec- may access nomination forms and information at when former councillor Kelly Greene was elected ommended a hybrid model for this summer’s richmond.ca/elections or at the Richmond Elec- to the provincial legislature, winning the riding of operation of the Steveston outdoor pool. The tions Office, by appointment only. Richmond-Steveston. proposed plan increases length swim opportu- To run, a candidate must meet the following re- In addition to the general election date of May nities. It also involves moving some time slots quirements: 29, where they will be able to cast votes at one of 10 to create efficiencies, including those of the • Be a resident of B.C. for at least the last six voting places, Richmond voters may also cast their Kigoos swim club whose representatives were months ballot on one of four advance voting days (May 15, supportive of the change. • Be at least 18 years old on voting day 19, 20 and 22) as well as by mail. Further details are • Be a Canadian citizen still being determined. 4 | city March 30 - April 12, 2021 RICHMOND SENTINEL

Historical society looks to future of Steveston post office By Hannah Scott Local Journalism Initiative reporter

he Steveston Historical Society is eagerly awaiting the results of the city’s Tpublic engagement survey on future operations of the Steveston Museum. The building has housed an operational post office for decades. The post office site moved throughout Steveston before finally settling in its current lo- cation. “That’s what put communities on the map back in the day, was if you had a post office,” says society co-chair Linda Barnes. “So there’s some real history that’s not being used that means a lot to the community.” Although the site is important historically and locally, the city’s public en- gagement survey will help indicate what members of the public would like to see going forward. Barnes hopes an update can breathe new life into the site. “The site itself is very tired, having had the same displays for as long as I can remember—and I’ve been here since 1970,” says Barnes.“It needs to be upgrad- ed and revitalized. The building has always been focused on community and Photo by Hannah Scott bringing the community in, and so the society developed some fundamentals The Steveston Historical Society, which operates the post office at the corner of Moncton Street and First Avenue, hopes an updated that we want to see within the building: that it remain a community hub, in- approach to the site will help it thrive. teractive for the community. Certainly the post office and Tourism Richmond (visitor centre) accomplish that.” Barnes explains. “So you have a volunteer board operating a business, and the The city has always been committed to keeping the site active, Barnes adds. post office historically has not been a real moneymaking business, and so the Since the city owns the museum and property, it is responsible for the mainte- issue has been from the society’s perspective, is it a viable operation financially, nance and upkeep of the buildings, which is a task taken seriously. and is that the sole focus of what the society should or wants to be doing?” “We’re lucky in that respect—things ebb and flow according to budgets and The business focus may shift in the future, if the site is primarily focused focuses, but I believe (the city is) really wanting to keep this well maintained,” around museum operations. But the contract with Canada Post could be re- says Barnes. “I don’t believe there’s any chance of it ever meeting a wrecking tained, Barnes says, and all current postal services would be able to continue. ball.” “(The society isn’t) in it to make thousands of dollars, but we certainly have The historical society, which has a volunteer board, holds the contract with to pay all the bills—and that is a struggle,” says Barnes. “Utilizing your local post Canada Post. Several part-time workers, employed by the society, operate the office is of real importance to us, because it keeps that business and building post office. viable as it currently is.” “Operating a (post office) franchise, you are actually operating a business,” •[email protected]

By Hannah Scott Thefts from automobiles were below patterns or trends were identified. Local Journalism Initiative reporter the expected range in January 2021, Compared to other RCMP-policed RCMP with 134 incidents—down five per cent jurisdictions, crime in Richmond re- Richmond RCMP report to council from December 2020 and down 29 per mains low. The overall violent crime rate outlines Ain March detailed incidents that cent from January 2020. declined six per cent in January 2021 took place in January 2021. Two statistics were considered to be compared to January 2020, despite the The report noted that in the first half above the expected range: arson and targeted shootings. January of the month there were two homicides, serious assault. There were seven re- Over the course of the month, the an arrest and a pedestrian hit and run in ported arsons, down from 16 in Decem- RCMP’s community engagement team crime the city. ber 2020 but up from just two in Janu- and volunteers conducted pedestrian Many other police incidents including ary 2020. There were 16 serious assault safety deployments around the city and drugs, mental health, break and enter, events, a 16 per cent decrease from De- distributed over 1,200 safety reflectors. rates robbery and shoplifting were consid- cember 2020 but a 45 per cent increase The DARE program began its second ered to be within the expected range. from January 2020. In both cases, no term, continuing with virtual lessons.

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Register to vote 2021 Are you ready to vote? Richmond Find out: • If you are eligible to vote • If you are already registered to vote By-Election (use the Am I on the Voters List? search tool on the Election website) • How to register to vote On Saturday, May 29, 2021, • How to update your name and/or eligible voters in Richmond will be residential address electing one Councillor as a result of a vacancy in November 2020. The new Contact the Richmond Elections Office. Councillor elected will serve along with the other members of Richmond Advance voter registration closes on City Council until the next scheduled Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. General Local and School Election on However, please don’t worry if you’re October 15, 2022. not registered in advance. If you are an eligible voter, you can also register Since the start of the COVID-19 when you vote. Pandemic, elections and by-elections have safely taken place in British Columbia in order to serve the Inspect the democratic interests of communities. For the Richmond 2021 By-Election, voters, Voters List candidates, candidate representatives, and election staff safety will be The City of Richmond uses the Province paramount. Detailed safety plans will be of BC’s Voters List for Elections. The Photo by Rachel Lando made available at richmond.ca/elections. Voters List will be available for public Teen activist Naomi Leung implored city council last week to inspection at the Richmond Elections starting on Tuesday, April 13 at 9:00 consider a stronger anti-racism policy. Candidate a.m. until Saturday May 29, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. You are required to make Nominations an appointment if you intend to inspect the Voters List. You must sign a Teen activist calls for Nomination documents and candidate statement that you will only inspect the information packages for the office list for the purposes of the election. of Councillor are now available anti-racism policy at richmond.ca/elections, and at For personal privacy purposes, you the Richmond Elections Office by have the right to request that your appointment only. Please contact the name and/or address be omitted from By Hannah Scott Richmond Elections Office for more or obscured on the Voters List. Please Local Journalism Initiative reporter information. contact the Richmond Elections Office to make an appointment to complete The Candidate Nomination period this request by Tuesday, April 6, at een activist Naomi Leung is advocating for a stronger anti-racism policy in begins on Tuesday, April 13 at 9:00 am 5:00 p.m. and ends on Friday, April 23, 2021 at TRichmond. You can only object to the registration 4:00 pm. “I’m choosing to speak up against racism and the urgent need for anti-racist of a person on the Voters List if the person is deceased, or not policy in Richmond because I recently celebrated the birthday of my 78-year- The Chief Election Officer will be qualified to vote in Richmond. To receiving candidate nominations at old grandma amidst staggering anti-Asian hate crimes rising,” says Leung. make your objection, contact the the Richmond Elections Office only A 17-year-old whose parents immigrated from Malaysia and Hong Kong, the Richmond Elections Office to make during the nomination period. To an appointment by Friday, April 23 at Grade 12 student at Richmond Christian School addressed council recently file your nomination, you are required 4:00 p.m. alongside fellow community activist Karina Reid. to make an appointment. Leung also works with regionally-based Sustainabiliteens, and in a public Campaign Financing Expense limits video shared to social media explained that anti-Asian hate crimes are experi- during the campaign period (May Richmond Elections Office 1 to May 29, 2021) for the 2021 encing massive growth, which has made her “scared for my family, friends and 604-276-4100 | [email protected] Richmond By-Election are: community.” At her school, she initiated a path for students to discuss ways /CityofRichmondBC to care for racialized and marginalized communities hurt the most by climate For Expense Limit Councillor candidates ...... @Richmond_BC change and global warming. And more recently, she she started a drive “to give $66,081.90 (use hashtag #rmdelxn) students the space and opportunity to process overwhelming events that we The third party directed advertising @CityofRichmondBC see in the news.” expense limits for Richmond are: richmond.ca/elections “This social justice space and climate collective are really just acting as a For Third Party Advertising about launching point for students to take future bold action to create a more just, Expense Limit THIS IS AN IMPORTANT NOTICE. PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE TRANSLATE IT FOR YOU. good and equitable world. I hope to learn alongside my community and grow Councillor candidates ...... $6,540.69 INFORMATION IMPORTANTE: together in this understanding with them.” TRADUISEZ S’IL VOUS PLAIT. Leung called on city council to collect data on race-based hate crimes and Please contact Elections BC for information about expense limits and create an anti-racism and equity advisory committee, an anti-racism action other campaign financing rules by plan, an equity and gender committee and a community energy emissions calling 1-855-952-0280. plan to address the emergency of the climate crisis. She also wants to see more measures to respect the Indigenous lands we live on. Coun. Linda McPhail made a referral to have the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee examine the material submitted by Leung and Reid and report back to council. •[email protected] 6 | community March 30 - April 12, 2021 RICHMOND SENTINEL

Agriculture students adapting, growing for food bank

By Hannah Scott Local Journalism Initiative reporter

espite making changes to its instructional format during the pandemic, Dthe sustainable agriculture program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University continues to give back via food donations to the Richmond Food Bank. “Obviously we don’t want to see food going to waste, so we’re harvesting weekly,” says faculty member Mike Bomford. “Anything that isn’t sold at the farmer’s market is brought to the food bank.” The food bank’s executive director Hajira Hussain says it was essential to have produce that could keep well in the pre-packed hampers that have be- come the norm during the pandemic. “It was great to have a supply of quality, fresh, locally grown vegetables,” she says. “The people that we serve are very grateful to have this fresh pro- duce included in their hampers.” The donations are part of a bid to make locally grown food available where it’s produced. In 2020, the department of sustainable agriculture donated $42,000 worth of produce to the food bank. But behind the generosity is a tale of perseverance and adaptation to the conditions of the pandemic. “Certainly COVID has been a tremendous challenge for us,” says Bomford. “We eliminated a lot of the labour-inten- sive crops—things like tomatoes or pole beans which re- quire a lot of time with harvest and pruning—from the plan for 2020, just in order to save time and reduce labour needs.” The program operates hands-on courses year-round, but initially had to take everything online. Bomford acknowledg- es that the students didn’t have the same experience with online courses and discussion. In the fall, students were allowed back onto the farm, and since then a small group of students have been able to participate in the in-person courses. Instead of the more challenging crops, Bomford says stu- dents grew more potatoes, cabbage and squash—crops that store well, don’t require a lot of labour over the summer and are relatively easy to harvest. “We had already planned to put in a bunch of potatoes for food services, because we expected them to be making french fries. Well, that didn’t happen, but it turns out that’s a great crop for the food bank.” Amid the successes for the sustainable agriculture program, Bomford acknowledges the uncertainty. “People enrol in our program because of the opportunity for hands-on experience, so having to tell them halfway through that we wouldn’t be able to do it was really tough.” But the students currently enrolled in the program are able to have a fairly normal experience—with added masks and distancing. They’re able to plan crops and work on seeding, producing transplants and re- cord-keeping. The program is unique in its offering of a real-life agricul- tural experience, which gives students practical skills and real practice. “People come away with a broad overview of how food systems work, and some of the challenges that we’re encountering with food systems,” says Bomford.“They are also able to be aware of proposed solutions and propose new solutions to challenges.” “The university a few years ago started using this tagline, “where thought meets action.” I really like it—that’s what we’re trying to do, Photos courtesy Mike Bomford combine this world of theory, thought, and hands-on applied learning. That’s part of what attracted me to the program and brought me to Students in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s sustainable agriculture Richmond, was the opportunity to engage in a hands-on teaching pro- program donated $42,000 worth of produce to the Richmond Food gram.” Bank last year. •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca March 30 - April 12, 2021 community | 7

Hotels accommodating quarantined travellers

By Hannah Scott Local Journalism Initiative reporter

ow that non-essential travellers coming into Canada must quarantine while Nawaiting COVID-19 test results, some local hotels have been designated as approved locations for these mandatory stays. Of 18 government-approved B.C. hotels, 11 are located in Richmond, including the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport and Quality Hotel Airport South. But be- ing a part of the program hasn’t come without some challenges. “Everything we have for these guests needs to be separate from our regular guests. so they’ll be in a separate building with separate transportation,” says Maswood Schah, national director of sales for Executive Hotels and Resorts. Schah notes that at the Executive Hotel, each of the three buildings has its own entrance with a check-in desk. The hotel restaurant will deliver meals to people’s rooms, and security will also monitor the doors to ensure no one breaks quarantine rules. Photo submitted “The biggest challenge we faced right away was transportation,” says Quality There are 11 Richmond locations on the federal government’s list of Hotel Airport South general manager, Vijaay Kanna.“Many of our guests are arriv- 18 approved B.C. quarantine hotels. ing from Asia-Pacific and are travelling with a large amount of luggage. Because there are restrictions on the number of people allowed in shuttle ve- tatives at the airport have been extremely helpful in assisting guests, especially hicles, the hotel had to increase the number of vehicles and staff available to when they arrive without reservations. Overall, the airport in Vancouver has been transport travellers, and is also providing taxi vouchers. There are security guards able to handle the incoming guests very effectively.” on all four floors with guests in quarantine, and the hotel partnered with a few Kanna says the Quality Hotel Airport South is operating at about 60 per cent local restaurants to provide meals. Guests can also use food delivery apps to occupancy. While that isn’t full capacity, the business is helping. have food delivered to the front desk. “The challenge is dealing with the outside costs that we don’t normally have,” “An unexpected challenge was guests arriving at the airport without hotel he says. “But we’ve managed to pivot, and overall our experience with the hotel reservations,” said Kanna. “The 1-800 line was extremely difficult to get through quarantine program has been positive.” to, especially for guests calling from Asia. Since then, Health Canada represen- •[email protected]

41 Stores for Everything you need Located at Blundell & No. 2 Road 8 | community March 30 - April 12, 2021 RICHMOND SENTINEL Bath finds calling in counselling Study of the brain turned into career

By Hannah Scott The personal approach initiated by Local Journalism Initiative reporter Bath is retained today, despite the com- pany’s growth to six locations across anj Bath likes to help people. the Lower Mainland. After three years at M And during the pandemic, Bath—the their original location, Bath and his team CEO and clinical director of MindRight Counsel- found a second location in Vancouver, ling and Consulting—has been able to do just one in Burnaby, and another in Vancou- that, along with his team. ver. They’ve had to be mindful of their Bath was initially studying to be a neurosur- budget, and ensure both ambition and geon. But during his schooling, he realized he common sense—for which he says, “I’m wasn’t passionate about the subject, and didn’t lucky I married my wife.” want to be doing that for the rest of his life. In- The pandemic presented unprece- stead, he cared about why people did what they dented challenges, given the face-to-face did, and how the brain worked. nature of counselling. Last March, all the “When I switched (my course of study), I fo- counsellors adapted and learned how to cused on working with children, youth, and their provide care through telehealth services. families and applied for the Child and Youth Care There were some technical difficulties for Counselling program at Douglas College,” says staff, and a few more for clients. And, of Bath. “I always enjoyed studying the brain as it is course, the work becomes less personal responsible for so much. When it comes to men- from a distance. tal health, people need to understand the role “There is something you miss when of the brain (in) anxiety, depression, trauma and you’re not in person with somebody,” other concerns because it gives a concrete an- Bath says. “(But) some people are consid- swer to all unknowns.” ering just being telehealth counsellors or The counselling program felt like a fit right psychologists, building practices on that. away, says Bath—and he’d always enjoyed work- It’s a great, wonderful thing to offer, but ing with kids and helping them handle their emo- you lose things like being able to fully tions. He later completed his Master’s degree read somebody’s body language. There’s in counselling psychology, at UBC and is now tension that changes in the room, and Photo submitted working on a PhD in clinical psychology. He and you can sense it in that atmosphere.” Manj Bath is the CEO of MindRight Counselling, his Richmond-raised wife opened MindRight’s He says while telehealth is here to stay, which originated in Richmond six years ago. first location in the city in 2014. some people will still be seeking in-per- “She graduated from Blanche MacDonald“ son services, using counselling as an had just a wave of people. We hired more coun- (hair and makeup school),” he explains. “(But) outlet to express pain, stress and anxiety. And sellors just to deal with the number of people we she always had a knack for giving guidance to he praises the resilience of clients who made were dealing with. Our practice has not slowed her friends and family. She also enjoyed, when counselling a priority in their lives even during down—we don’t only see people in B.C., we see she was doing makeup, when people would talk the challenges presented by the pandemic. people across Canada.” to her about their issues and problems.” “A lot of people are dealing with anxiety that He recognizes that his team is fortunate to be they can’t connect with their friends, and are able to help people in times of need as an essen- also having existential crises—what’s the mean- tial service. When we got into this ing of life now?” Bath says. “One of the main ways “When we got into this profession, it wasn’t a that we deal with mental health is diet and ex- financial decision. It was to do something that profession, it wasn’t a ercise, and then we took away gyms, we took was fulfilling, but with our practice and how away all of that. When you take away a coping we’ve been able to establish it, we’ve been in a financial decision. It was technique, there’s an increase in alcohol and fortunate position to be able to continue and marijuana consumption.” never had to lay anybody off.” to do something that was During the pandemic, Bath and his team have As the pandemic wears on, Bath says it’s im- been doing more couples counselling, given portant to stay aware of mental health and seek fulfilling. the increased amount of time that people have help if necessary. been spending at home. They also offer subsi- If anyone is struggling, acknowledge that – Manj Bath dized programs for those who need them—$50 there is a problem,” he says. “Reach out to the a session with one of their student interns, $85 a loved ones that you care about to acknowledge session for people on income or disability assis- that and feel that support, and then if you have tance, and $100 a session for students. the ability to seek out help, just give someone Working together during the COVID-19 pan- “For the most part people were really strug- a call. Give us a call, give anyone a call to see demic has been “a very wonderful experience,” gling financially, so they weren’t coming in,” says what’s available in your area in order to access Bath says. And he and his wife continue to look Bath. “More news was coming out, and people help.” at things as positively as they can. realized this wasn’t going away, and (then) we •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca March 30 - April 12, 2021 community | 9

Rose’s Angels help make Richmond special

By DON FENNELL @rmdsentinel

ourtney Cohen started Rose’s Angels in 2013 as a way of honouring her Cgrandmothers. Rose Lewin and Babs Cohen not only understood the importance of commu- nity, they lived it. It’s a gift Cohen has inherited, extending a helping hand each February to those who can use it. Under the auspices of the Kehila Society of Richmond, Cohen and family friend Lynne Fader first came together to discuss how best to honour Cohen’s grandmothers, whose philanthropic efforts were exemplary. Each February, for the past eight years, Rose’s Angels has donated more than 6,000 care packages to not-for-profit organizations in the city. The legacy carried forward with this year’s event, although it looked very dif- ferent. “With COVID impacting not for profits around the city, we felt that it was es- sential to push forward and fundraise for donation items and monetary gifts for our recipient agencies,” said Cohen. “Gift cards, slippers, non-perishables, toilet- ries, and feminine hygiene products were amongst the generous donations we received from our incredible community.” Photo submitted Cohen said through adaptation and innovation, this year’s event enabled vol- Giving back is a way of life for Courtney Cohen, who started Rose’s unteers to still play an integral role. Angels in 2013 in memory of her grandmothers. “Volunteers assisted with pick up and delivery of the bulk donation items to our recipient agencies and are an essential part of Rose's Angels,” she said. “We truly appreciate their support and dedication year after year." Asphalt Paving Advisory Rose’s Angels donated to 12 not-for-profit agencies servicing those most vul- The City of Richmond has contracted All Road Construction to grind and pave nerable, among them: the following locations in Richmond from March 8 to October 15, 2021: • Turning Point Recovery Society • Richmond Family Place PROPOSED 2020 PAVING LOCATION DETAILS • Light of Shabbat (Chabad of Richmond) • Tikvah Housing • Richmond Food Bank • Pathways Clubhouse Garden City and Alderbridge Way Intersection only • Nova House (Chimo Community Services) Asphalt8000 Block Westminster Paving Hwy AdvisoryEastbound lanes only "Although we were unable to host our large community care package event in Bridgeport Road and Viking Way Intersection only The City of Richmond has contracted All Road Construction to grind and pave 6000 Block Cooney Road Granville Avenue to Westminster Highway person this February, our community came together in another wonderful way. the following locations in Richmond from November 1 to December 15, 2020: Donors donated generously and this allowed us to purchase specific items that 11000 Block No. 3 Road Intermittent spot repairs for vibrations were both needed and wanted by our recipient agencies,” Cohen said. "Many PROPOSED8000 Block Lansdowne 2020 PAVING Road LOCATION No. DETAILS 3 Road to Garden City Road events were put on pause this year, and I felt that it was imperative to move for- Garden10000 Block City andNo. 4Alderbridge Road Way IntersectionWilliams Road to Steveston Highway ward with Rose's Angels and modify it to serve those who need the assistance 11000 Block Railway Avenue Steveston Highway to Moncton Street 8000 Block Westminster Hwy East Bound Lanes now more than ever. Knowing that our donations make an impact on those in Colbeck Road Bridgeport Road and Viking Way Intersection our community makes this all worthwhile. We look forward to 2022, when we can Palmberg Road have our amazing volunteers together again to safely package the Rose’s Angels 6000Kozier Block Drive Cooney Road GranvilleVibration Avenue complaint to Westminster Highway care packages." 60008117 BlockNo. 1 RoadBuswell Street GranvilleVibration Avenue complaint to Westminster Highway To learn more about Rose's Angels, or to make a donation, contact 110006651 Blundell Block No.5 Road Road StevestonWestbound Highway lane – tovibration Rice Mill complaint Road Cohen or Fader at The Kehila Society of Richmond at 604-241-9270 or by visiting 1200013000 Block CambieNo.5 Road Road RiceJacombs Mill Road Road to to Dike No. 6Road Road www.kehilasociety.org/ HorseshoeGilbert Road Way No.5Northbound Road to Coppersmithlanes Way •[email protected] (River Road to Elmbridge Way) Elmbridge Way West Bound Lanes WorkVibration hours Complaints will be 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Spot on repairs weekdays, at various and 7:00locations a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). Province hikes fines WorkTraffic hours will will be bereduced 7:00 a.m. to single-lane to 10:00 p.m. and onthere weekdays, may be andtemporary 7:00 a.m. lane to closures.8:00 p.m. onDelays weekends. may occur. Night The time use work of an hours alternate will beroute from is strongly7:00 p.m encouraged. to 5:00 a.m (typically). Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. for COVID-19 gatherers This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. ines for promoting and attend- from $230 to $575. The fine for ThisThe workscope is of weather the advertised dependent work and may dates be adjusted are subject or cancelled to change in linewithout with notice. ing gatherings that contravene those who organize or host a pro- available funding. F The scope of the advertised work may be adjusted or cancelled in line with the provincial health officer's (PHO) hibited event remains the same at availableQuestions funding. may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering order just got more expensive. $2,300. QuestionsInspections, may at 604-276-4189,be directed to or Wasim visit the Memon, City’s paving Supervisor, program Engineering webpage at An amendment to the Viola- A $230 fine will continue to apply Inspections,www.richmond.ca at 604-276-4189 (City Services, or > visitRoads, the Dykes, City’s Waterpaving & programSewers > webConstruction page at tion Ticket Administration and to a range of COVID-19 violation www.richmond.ca/services/rdws/projects/pavingprogramProjects > 2020 Paving Program). . Fine Regulation raises the fine for measures, including failing to wear promoting and for attending a a mask and failing to abide by pa- www.richmond.ca non-compliant gathering or event tron conditions. 10 | RAPS March 30 - April 12, 2021 RICHMOND SENTINEL

RAPS COMMUNITY REPORT Caring for the animals who care for us Challenging Chester finally goes home

By Shena Novotny

e cannot adequately express how elated we Ware that Chester has finally found a foster home that we feel will be quite perfect for him. As one of our dogs with more challenging be- haviours, it has been a long road for Chester but he has finally found the perfect couple who un- derstand his needs and are willing to help him be- come the best boy we know he can be. Kate and Karl have a very calm energy about them and it was incredible to see the calm Chester felt during their initial meeting and the six meet-and-greets that followed. Chester came to RAPS as an owner surrender in March of 2020, right at the start of the global pandemic. His former people told us they were unable to devote enough time to Chester and hoped we could find him a family that could. It was evident very early on that Chester was an anxious and fearful dog. Since being in our care for a year, we have seen Chester make great strides, but also experience setbacks. He was being fostered by our assistant manag- er for a few months and did quite well, though was still reactive in certain situations. Chester suffers from anxiety, is under-social- ized and can be fearful—especially with new plac- es, people and dogs. Because of this, he is fear-re- active to both people and dogs. Chester is also affected by environmental stimuli and can quickly Photo submitted reach his thresholds. A patient foster family and the right guidance will give Chester the chance to be the Being in the Shelter causes Chester quite a amazing little guy he is capable of becoming. bit of stress and he acts out more often due to his anxiety. When Chester is in these heightened zoomies in the yard and playing with toys. brid facility where dogs can live surrounded by states he will sometimes redirect—he has put his Chester is a testament to RAPS’ no-kill promise. love, attention and all the physical or behavioural mouth on some of the kennel attendants. In another jurisdiction, a dog with his challenges rehabilitation they need to prepare them for the We have had our trainer work with Chester and might have been euthanized. At RAPS, we invest next phase of their lives. Everything we do is pos- he did quite well and was able to hang out with whatever time and resources are required to give sible because of your support. Thank you. some of her dogs. an animal its best chance at a great life. This year, Shena Novotny is Adoption Centre & Cat Sanc- Despite his challenges, Chester also has we are launching a campaign to open a RAPS Dog tuary Manager for the Regional Animal Protection a goofy, loving side as well. He enjoys having Sanctuary and Adoption Centre. This will be a hy- Society (RAPS).

MY NAME IS REGIONAL ANIMAL CRICKET PROTECTION SOCIETY (RAPS) Cricket came into us as a stray, and rapsbc.com | City Shelter: 604-275-2036 is now ready to find his forever bunny Head Office: 604-285-7724 home. He is a very handsome boy, and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER is getting used to human handling at /REGIONALANIMALPROTECTIONSOCIETY @RAPSOCIETY his own pace. Cricket is still very shy, and his ideal family would be one with RAPS ANIMAL HOSPITAL patience to let him get comfortable in his rapsanimalhospital.com new home. 604-242-1666 The RAPS Animal Hospital and **Due to COVID-19, all meet and greets will be by Animal Ambulance are appointment only. Please call us at 604-275-2036 to set up an appointment.** supported by Applewood Nissan richmondsentinel.ca March 30 - April 12, 2021 education | 11

Gilmore class prints 3D sanitizer holder

By Hannah Scott Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Grade 3-4 class at Gilmore elementary has been told all year to follow health Aand safety protocols. Now, they've used the reminder as inspiration to come up with their own hand sanitizer holder. Teacher-librarian Andrea Hunter-Mogg explains that the seeds for the project were planted in 2018. That’s when she met David Track, then the teacher-librarian at McMath secondary, and David Henderson, who was with the district’s career pro- grams office. The three connected during a Pro-D day workshop, “and the collaborative connection was kismet.” “We all held a common vision of shifting classrooms—and particu- larly school libraries as transformative spaces of creation—away from analogous places of information retrieval,” says Hunter-Mogg. But like so many other things during the COVID-19 pandemic, a wrench was thrown into the teachers’ plans. Since September, Hunt- er-Mogg, Henderson and Track have taken on different roles than what they were accustomed to, instructing both in-person learners and stu- dents learning from home. “These shifts haven’t been so novel for teacher-librarians and those who work in non-enrolling positions across the district,” Hunter-Mogg says. Despite the challenges, the school’s library supports students to engage in hands-on design challenges that invite them to use their imaginations and work together. There has been an increased focus on these Photos submitted so-called “Maker” activities, involving hands-on creation, and a nation-wide shift A combined Grade 3-4 class at Gilmore elementary has produced a away from traditional libraries to learning commons, where activities are more 3D-printed hand sanitizer holder, which is now also helping them to flexible and varied. remember health and safety protocols in their classroom. At Gilmore, “Maker” activities so far this year have included baked clay mod- elling, pin-back button making, 3D printing, beading, Origami and video produc- tions. After spring break, planned activities include macramé, coding, and creat- ing rhythms and beats using found objects as instruments. “With every project we challenge students to reflect upon the process and re- sults in relation to our school story: ‘How can a focus on connection and core competencies help students better communicate their thinking and understand- ing themselves as learners?’,” Hunter-Mogg explains. Using the school’s 3D printer, students were invited to explore how they could make their health and safety routines more efficient and consistent. Division 4, which comprises Grade 3 and 4 students, wanted to create a permanent dedicat- ed location for their hand sanitizer bottle. “They drew a design, created it out of card stock to make a prototype, then they shared and discussed their prototype in small groups,” says Hunter-Mogg. “Next they decided on a design in their group, based on this criteria: durability, appearance, user friendly, uses the least amount of material (to be earth friendly).” After finalizing five designs, the class voted on their favourite, which was given to the library team to help print it on the 3D printer. It’s currently in use in the classroom, and in about a month students will review how it’s working and may make additional changes. “From my experience, students are always engaged by these types of learning “Thank you Vancouver Coastal Health experiences. Fostering curiosity and wonder within a flexible learning environ- for vaccinating all of us at ment designed for collaboration gives life to many spontaneous inquiry opportu- The Maple Residences - Independent Living in Steveston” nities,” says Hunter-Mogg. “The excitement doesn’t just evolve from the opportunity to use new and ex- A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE citing technologies, but also from the sense of pride when students see their cre- ations emerge—from a set of numbers arranged on a computer, to the anticipa- A GREAT WAY TO LIVE tion of watching layer upon layer of thin plastic take shape (or, equally satisfying, the failed testing iterations that gloop and droop allowing the opportunity to use critical thinking skills to refine a project). Students begin to see themselves as 604-277-4519 • 4071 Chatham Street more than consumers—they are productive; they are creative.” www.themapleresidences.com • Non-Pro t Society •[email protected] 12 | sports March 30 - April 12, 2021 RICHMOND SENTINEL Sockeyes’ success runs deep, extending to the NHL Undefeated before this season was ultimately called off, Richmond’s junior hockey club continues to build for the future

ingrained in the team’s culture, and exemplified by the alumni who enthusias- tically continue to support the club while generating funds for a scholarship program that has now exceeded more than $250,000 to assist the Sockeyes’ graduating players with their post-secondary studies. “We feel education is so paramount,” team owner and president Doug Pat- erson has said. “Anything we can do to help our players get to the next level, or get as much education as possible, is important. In my day (Paterson was the team’s first captain in 1972), there wasn’t a lot of us that went on to post-sec- ondary, but today kids have a greater opportunity. If we can give them a little encouragement that’s great.” Paterson and his younger brother—current White Rock Whalers owner Ron, who went on to tend for Canada at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games— both became successful local businessmen who have never stopped giving back to their communities. “In life we need to pull together,” added Doug, his words never more poi- gnant that now during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Cups reflective of consistency Along with the late Gordie Hayes (second from left), the Patersons In all, the Sockeyes have won six league banners and hoisted the Cyclone (from left former goalie Ron, his son and former Sockeye Tyler, Taylor Cup five times. In 2009 and 2013 the team also won the as and inaugural team captain and current owner Doug) have been the best in the west. And, under the guidance of another alumni of sorts (former synonymous with hockey in Richmond for nearly half a century. assistant coach Bayne Koen returned to take the head coaching reins), the club seemed well on its way to more success last fall as well. They kicked off the 2020-21 campaign last fall with a perfect 7-0 record in the adjusted Cohort By DON FENNELL 1 Division that also featured the Port Moody Panthers and . @rmdsentinel But after also nearly doubling their opponents in average goals per game, 26-14 during the unbeaten stretch, the season was put on hold when the pro- n a “normal” season, the would likely have been in the vincial health office put a halt to all athletic game play during the pandemic. throes of angling for yet another championship. I Ultimately, the league was forced in the last few weeks to make the difficult After all, success has long been synonymous with “the fish,” one of Canada’s

decision and cancel the rest of the schedule. Hoewever, always with an eye most accomplished junior hockey clubs ever. to the future, the Sockeyes have continued to practice where possible and to As a member of the B.C. Hockey League (BCHL) in the late 1970s, the Sock- sign players for next season. eyes reeled off three consecutive league and provincial titles, and three Doyle One of the most storied and successful franchises in Canadian junior hock- Cups (a now-retired trophy once awarded to the winner of a series between ey for several decades now, the Sockeyes’ list of its graduates who’ve gone on the B.C. and Alberta playoff champions). In 1987, coached by the Vancouver to play college and pro continues to grow. That list includes those who made

Canucks’ first captain, they had a season for the ages in which they literally it all the way to the NHL. dominated en route to winning the national . The team has only seemed to become more consistent since hooking up Heinen latest to reach NHL with the Pacific Junior Hockey League in 1990, netting the league playoff and Currently, , a Sockeye during the team’s Keystone and Cy- provincial Cup title in only their second season. In 2003 they clone Taylor cup season of 2012-13, is a member of the Anaheim Ducks. Draft- sprang up from a fifth-place finish to win their second playoff title and again “ ed by the Boston Bruins 116th overall in the 2014 Entry Draft, he made his NHL became provincial champions; a feat they repeated the following season. debut Oct. 13, 2016 against the Columbus Blue Jackets and scored his first NHL goal Oct. 17 versus the San Jose Sharks. Giving ingrained in team psyche After his only season as a Sockeye, Heinen captained the BCHL’s Surrey To begin to understand the Sockeyes’ success is to begin to appreciate the Eagles and played two years at the University of Denver. philosophy and mindset that is a hallmark of each of those associated with the A late bloomer, went on to play for the , club. Being a Sockeye extends well beyond just playing hockey. Giving back is Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning and . Originally a defenceman, he was moved up to forward mid-season by then-Sockeyes’ coach Ron Johnson (under whom current Sockeyes coach Anything we can do to help our players Koen was tutored) during his first junior season of 2002-03; another of Rich- mond’s -winning campaigns. He went on to play for the get to the next level, or get as much in the BCHL and collegiately at the University of Minneso- ta Duluth, turning pro in 2008-09 after signing a free agent contract with the education as possible, is important. Panthers. Karl Alzner, who also played for the Sockeyes during the 2002-03 season as – Doug Paterson a 15-year-old, was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round, fifth richmondsentinel.ca March 30 - April 12, 2021 sports | 13 Sockeyes’ success runs deep, extending to the NHL Undefeated before this season was ultimately called off, Richmond’s junior hockey club continues to build for the future

overall, in 2007 Entry Draft after a stellar junior career with the WHL Calgary Hit- men and selected as the Canadian Hockey League’s top defenceman in 2008. Scoring his first NHL goal Dec. 6, 2008 versus the during a Hockey Night In Canada telecast, he later played for the Montreal Canadiens. Yet another 15-year-old during the Sockeyes 2002-03 championship season, Kendal McArdle was also a first-round NHL draft pick, selected 20th overall in 2005 by the Florida Panthers. This followed a prolific WHL season in 2004-05 when he tallied 74 points for the Moose Jaw Warriors and was named to Team Canada for the 2007 World Junior Championships; earning a gold medal. He then joined the hometown Vancouver Giants for their successful 2006 Memo- rial Cup run. The Richmond Sockeyes gathered to salute their hockey Making his NHL debut Dec. 2, 2008 against the Washington Capitals, McAr- brothers, the , at the 2018 Cyclone Taylor Cup dle scored his first goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He later played for championships. the Winnipeg Jets before accepting an opportunity to play in Sweden. of pro hockey in Louisiana, scoring 29 points in 46 games for the IceGators, Hometown boy makes the show before hanging up the blades. Hometown boy Raymond Sawada, also a member of that fabled 2002-03 team (along with his twin brother Stephen), suited up for several NHL games Player graduated to coach Sockeyes with the Dallas Stars, which drafted him out of Cornell University where he

Now long established as a local attorney, Judd Lambert is another home- played from 2004-08 and was co-captain his senior season. On March 28, 2008 town boy who tended net for the Sockeyes and later served as its head coach. he signed his first pro contract with the Stars and on Feb. 19, 2009 celebrat- Drafted by the NHL New Jersey Devils in 1993, he went on to a successful ed his 24th birthday by scoring against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Dwayne university career at Colorado College before retiring and returning home to Roloson in his NHL debut. He later played in Japan, Finland and Great Britain. practice law. Perhaps best known as a former colour analyst for the Vancouver Canucks, Other Sockeyes alumni to play pro, and in the NHL, include Steve Tuttle,

Dave Tomlinson played 42 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs (which Phil Von Stefenelli, Scott King, Doug Morrison, Matt Hervey and Matt Skrlac. drafted him 43rd overall in the 1985 draft), Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers. But just as notable are the many players who played pro or college hockey He scored his first and only NHL goal with Winnipeg in 1993-94, and played 10 elsewhere, and/or who are now giving back in big ways in other ways in their seasons of pro hockey in Europe before retiring in 2006. communities. A long list, it includes the likes of Don Taylor, Brad McGowan, The uncle of current Calgary Flame Milan Lucic, Dan Kesa was drafted 95th Shayne Taker, Graham Sheppard, Mike Heath, Kyzen Loo, Jonah Imoo, Koote- overall in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the hometown Canucks, going on to play nay Alder, Troy Paterson, Rudi and Sean Thorsteinson,“ Brad Swanson, Jacob 139 games with the Canucks, Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa and Noah Wozney, Arjun Badh, Payton Lee, Dean Allison, Turner and Carter Bay Lightning. Scoring his first NHL goal with the Canucks in the 1993-94 sea- Popoff, Brayden Low and Wyatt Russell (set to star as the new Captain Ameri- son, he also played in the Russian Super League and Austrian Hockey League. ca) to name but a few. Exemplifying how success off the ice runs as deeply as it does on it, Rich- On the ice or off, the club is proud of its alumni and their efforts and con- mond-raised Jordan Oye was elected chair of the Richmond Public Library tributions on and off the ice. The team’s long-held mantra “Once a Sockeye, board enabling him to further demonstrate the leadership qualities he demon- Always a Sockeye” is more than simply words. It’s a philosophy played out daily. strated as a Sockeye. After playing for his hometown team, Oye went on to •[email protected] earn a double major in business and economics at Fredonia State University in upper New York state (while also shining on the ice) and played a season

Time certainly has flown by. It was hard to come to terms with not being at the rink every day, like I had been for almost my entire life, and to figure out what the next chapter of my life was going to look like.

The Richmond Sockeyes’ trophy case is ever-expanding. – Jordan Oye 14 | SPORTS March 30 - April 12, 2021 RICHMOND SENTINEL Consistency earns skater Toller Cranston Award Wesley Chiu of either this year, the Canadian Olympic Foundation and Skate recognized Canada underwent an in-depth for second selection process to choose in- dividuals for the awards based straight year on their recent performances and qualities. By DON FENNELL “To receive this award really @rmdsentinel reflects the time and effort that my coaches and I have put into n the early 1970s, Toller Cran- improving my artistry on the ice,” Iston stood tall as one of the Chiu says. best male figure skaters on the Chiu mostly learned about planet. Cranston a year ago, when the He became the Canadian award he received included a champion in 1971 and main- portfolio of the legendary skater. tained his position atop the It featured both a biography and national podium through 1976, some of his artwork. which he capped with an Olym- “Receiving the award this time pic bronze medal. really motivates me to continue Though he never won a world to work on my artistry and push championship, he is remem- my boundaries every day, as I am bered by many for having fash- skating to a song about another ioned a new level of artistry on “ painter this year,” Chiu says. the ice. Keegan Murphy, director of While Wesley Chiu doesn’t skating programs at Connaught, consider himself to ever have says the club’s coaching teams been a strong artistic skat- make a point to develop musi- er—“my strengths are on the cality in its athletes—from the technical side of skating,” he Photo submitted youngest of ages. says—the Richmond skater’s Connaught skater Wesley Chiu has earned the Toller Cranston Award for “Wesley continues to show a consistency has earned him the the second year in a row. willingness to try new methods Toller Cranston Award for the of movements while balancing second straight year. the highest demands of technical Presented by Skate Canada, the Wesley continues to show a willingness progress,” Murphy says. “I believe national award celebrates young Skate Canada recognizes Wesley's skaters who display the same qual- to try new methods of movements while courage within both sides of our ities as Cranston—courage, creativ- sport (technical/artistic). The hon- ity, and expression. balancing the highest demands of technical our of winning this award is a result Typically, these selections are of hours spent, each day, refining made based on performances at the progress. the skills of performance and inter- Canadian Novice and Junior Cham- pretation.” pionships. But given the absence – Keegan Murphy •[email protected]

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Consistency earns skater Toller Cranston Award Animal-inspired artist awes with large-scale works By Hannah Scott ues on in her current process, which Photo submitted Local Journalism Initiative reporter involves plasticine models. Richmond artist “I make a hand-built model Fiona Tang will soon rtist Fiona Tang is inspired by a connection to so I can learn, with my hands, create a mural at animals. the shape of the animal,” A Thompson “I watch a lot of animal documentaries, and I find says Tang. “I’ll position it, elementary. a lot of inspiration from Sir David Attenborough’s and use that model as documentaries,” she explains. “The passion and a study, and then do compassion he has towards animals really drives drawings. It’s kind my passion to represent them, and help build a con- of flipped com- nection that people have to animals through my pared to the artwork.” usual art Tang had a deep connection with her dog, who process— passed away last year aged 16. Through him, she people learned to appreciate the intelligence and expres- usually do siveness of animals, which she hopes to capture in a 2D sketch her art. The Richmond-raised Tang found her artistic and then build calling around age 19, when she was a biology major the model afterwards, at university. but I do it the other way “I felt really lost going to school every day,” she around.” explains. “I started doing a lot of hiking, and then The concept of creating a large quick sketches. After connecting with counsellors mural at Thompson elementary makes (and) multiple tests, they told me: ‘You have a lot of Tang excited, and a little nervous. But the size of passion for art, but no skills. On the other hand, you the mural is something she’s used to: she frequently have a lot of skills for science, but no passion’.” does mural-sized charcoal drawings of animals. So Tang reflected, and decided to change cours- Several of her art instructors preached the impor- es, dropping her biology degree and switching to tance of being able to restart a project when feeling awareness, studying art. She attended the University of North- stuck, and that sometimes starting over creates a and to become a ern B.C., Langara College and Emily Carr University. fresh beginning. wildlife spokesperson. She says her biology background informs her art “I think acknowledging that it’s okay to not be She’d like to use her art practice, linking the two through a curiosity of how able to create perfect art every single time is pow- to “do good in the world,” raising things work and describing her art process as being erful because then you can make sure you’re in the money for conservation or documenting rare ani- “like doing science.” right state of mind before you go further,” says Tang. mals or endangered species. While Tang initially worked with ceramics, she These days, when creating art, Tang often feels And as an alumna of Anderson elementary and became allergic to the glaze in the clay. Then she sad when she reaches the end of a big project, Palmer secondary schools in Richmond, Tang says began painting abstract landscapes, but eventually because she’s developed an attachment to it. 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