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CONNECT WITH US ONLINE /TheRichmondSentinel @TheRichmondSentinel @RmdSentinel richmondsentinel.ca Download our app VOL. 4 ISSUE 8 NOT-FOR-PROFIT MAY 12 - 25, 2020 Leading by example Dedicated student wins prestigious national scholarship 13 Photo submitted Surrounded by her peers in the Free the Children Club team at this year’s We Day, Grade 12 Richmond High student Rita Jin (front row, centre) has earned a prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship valued at $80,000. ALL REVENUES BOOK ONLINE REINVESTED TO HELP TODAY! ANIMALS & THEIR PEOPLE! rapsanimalhospital.com 2 | CITY NEWS May 12 - 25, 2020 RICHMOND SENTINEL Lawn watering regulations now in effect By HANNAH ScOTT • Trees, shrubs, decorative Local Journalism Initiative reporter planters and flowers (excluding edible plants) can be watered any nnual lawn watering regulations day of the week, anytime using Ain the region took effect on May 1 hand watering or drip irrigation, or and will continue until Oct. 15. from 1 to 9 a.m. using a sprinkler. These restrictions conserve the • Edible plants can be watered region’s high-quality drinking water, anytime. ensuring sufficient water sources Demand for water is highest through to the rainy fall season. during the evening, when people Watering regulations are part of use it for preparing dinner, dish- Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water washing, laundry and showers. By Conservation Plan. Progressively watering lawns early in the morn- stricter stages of water restrictions ing, peak demand on the water may be implemented as needed system is reduced. based on water supply within the re- Photo via Wikimedia Commons Water restrictions also remind gion. Lawn watering regulations in the region began May 1 and will people to reduce non-priori- Stage 1 lawn watering regulations remain in place through the summer. ty water uses such as washing are as follows: vehicles or non-permeable sur- Residential lawn watering allowed: from 4 to 9 a.m. using a sprinkler; anytime using faces like driveways. The restric- • Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and hand watering or drip irrigation. tions only apply to the use of treated drinking/ Saturday mornings 4 to 9 a.m. Non-residential lawn watering allowed: tap water and not to the use of rain water, grey • Odd-numbered addresses: Thursday and • Even-numbered addresses: Monday morn- water (waste water from baths, sinks, washing Sunday mornings 4 to 9 a.m. ings 1 to 6 a.m. and Friday mornings 4 to 9 a.m. machines, and other kitchen appliances) or any • Watering trees, shrubs, decorative planters • Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday morn- form of recycled water. and flowers (excluding edible plants): Any day ings 1 to 6 a.m. and Friday mornings 4 to 9 a.m. •[email protected] Premier outlines plan to restart BC safely ritish Columbians will move forward with BC is currently in Phase 1 of the restart plan. minished through widespread vaccination, Bsafely restarting their province beginning Phase 2, which will begin in mid-May, includes: broad successful treatments, evidence of in mid-May, according to a plan announced by • small social gatherings; community immunity, or the equivalent. Premier John Horgan. • a resumption of elective surgeries and reg- Most provincial parks will reopen, starting Under the plan, government will work close- ulated health services like physiotherapy, den- May 14, for day-use only. On June 1, many re- ly with public health officials, businesses and tistry, chiropractors and in-person counselling; maining facilities, including campgrounds, will labour organizations to lift restrictions in • provincial parks open for day use; reopen. A small number of parks that attract phases, gradually allowing for more social and • opening more non-essential businesses in large crowds, or where reopening would pose economic activity, while closely monitoring keeping with safe operations plans; a health risk to nearby communities, will re- health information to minimize the risk to the • recalling the provincial legislature for reg- main closed. public. ular sittings. A strong emphasis on personal hygiene for “Our plan puts safety first. British Colum- Essential businesses that have remained all British Columbians, including hand washing, bians have made enormous sacrifices so far, open during the pandemic, so far, have done physical distancing and staying at home if you and it’s thanks to them that we’re able to be- so safely with the support of WorkSafeBC. are sick, will be crucial for the success of every gin to lift some restrictions,” Horgan said. “We’ll Sectors that were ordered closed will be asked phase of the plan. allow activities to resume as the evidence to work with WorkSafeBC to develop plans to While BC already has sufficient testing and and experts tell us it is appropriate to do so. reopen safely. Any business restarting opera- tracking capacity, by continuing to increase By moving carefully and deliberately, we will tions must ensure it is in compliance with the these, government will be able to identify any help British Columbians get to a ‘new normal,’ provincial health officer’s orders and in accor- flare ups in COVID-19 case numbers and ad- where more of our social and economic life dance with occupational health and safety dress them. This approach will support public can resume.” guidance provided by WorkSafeBC. safety and confidence. Restarting economic activity will look differ- The target date for the start of Phase 3, “We’ve unveiled our plan for a slow and safe ent in BC than in other jurisdictions, because which will include opening up of additional restart. We need to be vigilant, to make sure only a small number of sectors in the province businesses and services, is between June and we keep flattening the curve of transmission,” were closed by public health order. Many oth- September 2020, if transmission rates remain Premier Horgan said. “There is much more to er provinces are just now reaching the level of low or in decline. do. But we will get through this pandemic to safe operations BC has been able to maintain Phase 4 will only be achieved when the better days by working together and keeping throughout the pandemic. threat of COVID-19 has been significantly di- each other safe.” richmondsentinel.ca May 12 - 25, 2020 CITY NEWS | 3 Richmond High student wins $80,000 scholarship By DON FENNELL @rmdsentinel hen opportunity knocks, Rita Jin usually an- Wswers. She plays piano and trumpet; serves as student council vice-president; played on the school’s ul- timate frisbee and volleyball teams; has earned a Bronze Cross in swimming and learned to fly a glider. And, oh yeah, led the Free the Children team at this year’s WE Day. And those are just a few of the extra-curricular ac- tivities that have occupied Jin’s time. Photos courtesy Rita Jin The Grade 12 Richmond High student’s list of ac- Grade 12 Richmond ademic achievements are equally lengthy and im- High student Rita Jin is pressive. They include completing three advanced an all-around achiever, placement courses on top of the challenging Inter- embracing many national Baccalaureate program, while maintaining opportunities both a 90 per cent average. academically and in the To say Jin is busy is understated. But she wouldn’t community. want it any other way. “My busy schedule fulfills me because I see it as sustainability, and aeronautical engineering. as someone who truly embodies all the attributes offering many opportunities where I get to explore “I am beyond honoured to be able to join such an the school values. interdisciplinary interests rather than as tedious re- inspiring and valuable network of leaders and pro- “She is a responsible, caring, reflective and re- sponsibilities,” she explains. fessionals. I can’t wait to discover the dynamic con- silient young person,” he says. “She is a genuinely Grounded, friendly and modest, Jin’s relentless versations and ideas that will arise.” open-minded learner who tackles difficult courses pursuit of challenges has earned her a Schulich The yearning for learning will be an extension of because she sees value in learning and challenging STEM scholarship worth $80,000. The prestigious her three years at Richmond High, after transferring herself. A very genuine person, she is remarkably leadership scholarships are among Canada’s most from McRoberts Secondary in Grade 10 to enrol in well-rounded. We are very proud of her.” coveted undergraduate honours. the IB program. When Jin finds time to take a break, she enjoys “I was in the middle of a physics exam when I re- “The key reason why I chose to join was to chal- listening to different genres of music, and exploring ceived a call, but the entirety of the conversation felt lenge myself academically,” she says. “I was enrolled food outlets with friends. She also welcomes the so surreal,” she says. “My heart felt like it was leaping in accelerated math from grade 8. I have always opportunity to refresh her mind by going on a run out my chest.” believed growth is greatest when we overcome ob- or hiking. And, she’s keen to improve her photo and Jin literally jumped from her seat to share the stacles, and I found myself enjoying the process of video skills. news with her parents. Feeling fortunate and grate- solving creative enigmas that came with challenging Through her experiences, Jin has also had to learn ful, she says the funds will allow her to focus on her courses. Despite having to bus to school every day, good time management. post-secondary studies without having to work mul- and getting home late after hours of extra-curricular “I realized time is in fact very limited, so one must tiple jobs and will lessen the financial burden on her activities, I found the (IB program) incredibly insight- prioritize time effectively,” she says.“Discovering your family.