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www.richmond.ca richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 COMMUNITY | 3 Powerful day at National Inquiry into Missing Women By LORRAINE GRAVES of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) @LGsentinel of Vancouver. Williams said all levels of gov- unday was a powerful final day ernment are spending $1 million Sof testimony in the National In- dollars per day there in what she quiry into Missing and Murdered called an industry of support that Indigenous Women and Girls in perpetuates itself but doesn’t help Richmond. the women substantially. The morning’s message was She demanded a health and well- clear; too many Indigenous wom- ness centre be established in the en and girls are being murdered B.C. Interior so women and girls and their murders ignored. It has can go there the day they ask to to stop. Canada, and the men who leave their life on the DTES, so they run First Nations, need to step up can receive physical and spiritual with law enforcement. There must healing, and learn to live healthier be more support for the Indige- lives for their future and their fam- nous females of this land. ilies’. Speaking to a rapt audience was The inquiry has crossed Cana- Bernie Williams, the Haida grand- da, hearing testimony from those mother who went on seven long who have lost beloved family walks with other Indigenous wom- members to violence. The tears en and who walked the Highway of those speaking and of those The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward of Tears twice to raise awareness listening, absorbed by the tissues Trudy Smith, right, receives a hug following her testimony about her about the 4,000 women and girls placed around the hearing rooms, murdered sister Pauline Johnson during the National Inquiry of Missing who have gone missing or are were collected in paper bags and and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Richmond, April 6, 2018. known to have been murdered in burned in the sacred fire with cer- Canada. emony each day. The large group of Indigenous Speaking during a break, inqui- spoke of the need for good rural bus routes. women sat silent, absorbing Wil- ry commissioner Michèle Odette bus service so women and girls “It’s where the inquiry is so im- liams’ every word, in the grand said: “What I’ve learned is we all do not need to hitchhike to get to portant, to make sure that we room of Richmond’s Sheraton Van- come from a place, a place where the city for doctors’ appointments, bring light into those situations. couver Airport Hotel. the violence existed and still exists, grocery stores or hospital care. I don’t know why they are mak- Williams’ mother and three of her from a place where the violent try Many of those who disappeared ing those decisions about buses. sisters each died violently, not a to normalize it as a part of our cul- on B.C.’s Highway of Tears were They’re economic decisions. What common statistic for non-Indige- ture.” hitchhiking because they had no do we say to a family who loses a nous women but an all-too-com- Speaking of just one of the prac- car and there was no other way to daughter or a son on those high- mon one for the women gathered ticalities to reduce the number of get to town. ways? The money? We don’t are at the inquiry. She spent 30 years missing and murdered Indigenous She talked of Saskatchewan’s advocating and helping the women women, Odette sighed and then impending decision to cancel rural See Page 4

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MISSING WOMEN been found. Sometimes, it is be- Call for Nominations for cause their death by manual stran- From Page 3 gulation, by gunshot wound to the the 2018 Richmond back of the head, or by drowning wrapped in a rug and weighted Heritage Awards about the money. A life is worth down, is listed as suicide. more.” For years, people have said these Odette an Inuk from Quebec, women didn’t want to be found. fluent in Inuktitut, English and It happened when a serial killer French, spoke eloquently of what walked the streets of the Down- needs to be done. Asked where do town Eastside of Vancouver. Yet, we go from here, Odette replied: women at the inquiry talked of “What I see and I noticed is that their escapes from Willy Pickton’s women are taking back their pow- violence, of telling workers and po- er. I gave birth to three beautiful lice about him, to no avail. From left to right: the Municipal Hall (closest to the river), the Community and Agricultural boys and two beautiful girls. They A year ago, there was a radio doc- Hall and the Methodist Church, ca. 1907 [City of Richmond Archives 1977-09-18] are part of the solution.” umentary on the many suicides by She said women, feminists like drowning in Indigenous youth who Historic buildings, cultural and natural heritage landscapes, artifacts, and oral herself, need to understand that, left their rural communities to go and written histories—all are rich resources that contribute to our shared community identity today. The Richmond Heritage Awards annually recognizes the “men are part of the solution.” to high school in Thunder Bay. accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the conservation of historic Asked what non-Indigenous Ca- The parents were perplexed be- places, and education and awareness about Richmond’s diverse heritage. nadians need to learn, Odette said: cause their children didn’t seem The City of Richmond Heritage Commission is encouraging the public to submit “Do not feel guilty about the past. unhappy. When one teen survived nominations for the 2018 Richmond Heritage Awards, to be presented on But from the bottom of my heart, being attacked and thrown into Saturday, May 12, 2018 as part of the Richmond Regional Heritage Fair’s at least recognize the damage of the river by non-Indigenous peo- Closing Ceremony in the Performance Hall of Richmond Cultural Centre. hundreds of years of colonization ple, Thunder Bay police began to Anyone can submit a nomination for an individual or an organization. and the impact, its effect, on Indig- investigate. Nominations enous people. They deserve digni- Asked what non-Indigenous Complete a two-page nomination form available from Minhee Park, Planner, by ty, to be respected.” people can do to bridge the gap, email at [email protected], or 604-276-4188 Were non-Indigenous women Odette said that we should not be and girls at the same risk for be- afraid to reach out, to ask ques- Submission deadline ing disappeared or murdered, five tions, to learn about each other, to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018. girls out of every high school could walk beside each other. Submit via expect their lives to end violently. “It could be a small change but Mail: Richmond Heritage Commission Many families would lose a mother also a big one. Everyone is wel- c/o Policy Planning Department to violence, or a sister, or two. come to participate.” Richmond City Hall The message at the inquiry was She suggested attending a pow 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1 clear; this is a big problem that wow, going to a public gathering Fax: 604-276-4188 non-Indigenous Canadians need to like Aboriginal Veterans’ Day where Email: [email protected] wake up to and need to take con- all will be welcomed. crete steps to change the trend. Back in the inquiry, as Williams Some of the ways an individual or organization may earn special People in Europe in the 1930s spoke her truth, the crowd was recognition are: and first half of the 1940s said usually quiet. Occasionally, the • preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of a historic place, such they didn’t know what was being crowd rose to their feet applauding as a building or structure, or conservation of a cultural heritage landscape; done to Jews, Roma, the disabled, at what she had to say, while other • promotion or awareness of local heritage through education, outreach or advocacy; or GBLT2Q people and political oppo- times, as Williams and Commis- nents who were being murdered sioner Odette hugged, the room • contributions to local knowledge of heritage in public history or interpretation projects. and disappeared. fell silent. The Awards Jury will include members of the Richmond Heritage Commission. All According to inquiry attendees, “The work still goes on,” Williams decisions of the jury are final. Canadians have turned a blind said. “I will never stop. I will never For more information, please contact Minhee Park, Planner, Policy Planning, at eye to the problem of Indigenous stop this work for these women, 604-276-4188 or [email protected] women dying in large numbers. my mother and my three sisters Sometimes, these women and girls and all the women of Canada and www.richmond.ca are listed as disappeared, usually across the North.” because their bodies have never •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 COMMUNITY | 5 Long-serving MLA Nielsen leaves lasting legacy By DON FENNELL Nielsen and longtime one who spoke bluntly to get in and out of Richmond via that @DFSentinel Richmond city coun- and directly, perhaps a route. There was a lot of frustration cillor Harold Steves at- holdover from his days for commuters for many, many years. ne of the most prominent B.C. tended Richmond High as a radio talk show Vancouver wasn’t really supportive of Opoliticians during the Socred reign School at the same host. opening the ramps, so it took a lot of of the 1970s and 1980s has died. time. Nielsen, who lived “He didn’t mince work and years to get those open.” Jim Nielsen, who was Richmond’s on Sea Island, was a words,” Townsend said. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Member of the Legislative Assembly year younger. “But he was seen as Nielsen attended high school in Rich- from December 1975 to October 1986, But Steves remem- being a good represen- mond before entering the world of passed away suddenly Wednesday bers Nielsen best for tative for Richmond. broadcasting. He first worked at CJVI (April 4) at New Westminster’s Royal following through on He was a strong advo- in Victoria in 1959 before moving to Columbian Hospital. He was 79. a recommendation to cate for pushing things Vancouver’s CJOR in 1960. He joined Affectionately referred to by save Sturgeon Banks. JIM NIELSEN forward.” CFUN in 1962 as new director, and then-Premier Bill Bennett as “The Steves made the Photo courtesy City of Townsend said Niel- hosted a talk show with Roy Jacques. Fonz” (a reference to the character proposal while Rich- Richmond Archives/ sen was a leading ad- Nielsen entered the political ring in on the popular TV sitcom at the time, mond’s MLA during Richmond Review vocate for the opening the 1970s, defeating incumbent Har- Happy Days) because of his hairdo Dave Barrett’s NDP Photograph of on and off ramps old Steves as Richmond MLA in the and sideburns, Nielsen was consid- government which pre- on the Arthur Laing 1975 provincial election. He remained ered tough, but fair by supporters and ceded Bennett’s Socreds. Bridge, connecting Richmond and Richmond’s MLA until 1986 when he critics alike. Bennett had great faith Ted Townsend, now the spokes- Vancouver with the airport. left cabinet. in Nielsen, appointing him to several person for the City of Richmond, was “If you didn’t live in Richmond back A devoted family man, he is survived cabinet posts including the province’s editor at The Richmond Review during in those days, you might not realize by his wife, nine children, and 23 grand- first environment minister in 1975 and some of the period Nielsen was an they weren’t always there. Before they children. later finance minister. MLA. He remembers Nielsen as some- were put in, it was a convoluted way •[email protected]

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Please recycle electronics like computers, TVs and printers at Return-It locations – not in Photo by Chung Chow Ninety Richmond teens gathered for the LEGOman student leadership your Blue Box/Containers Cart. conference. Visit return-it.ca/electronics to ﬁnd a Return-It location. Student conference builds leaders Let’s work together to improve the quality of our recycling. By LORRAINE GRAVES student-run group, LEGOman 2018 @LGSentinel had the support of teachers and staff throughout the district and particu- hile most students were luxuri- larly at the host school, Matthew Mc- Wating in their first day of spring Nair Secondary, where staff members break, 90 students from around also gave up a day of their holidays to Richmond gathered together at the attend and mentor the students. LEGOman conference. The leader- "This is a big event for RSDCO," ship conference was wholly created says RSDCO student chair Kishoore by and for students to grow leader- Ramanathan, "We've had our ups and ship skills in youth in high schools downs during planning, but the team throughout city. is proud to be pushing through and The March 16 conference saw a hosting such an important initiative four-member panel plus four work- for the younger students. (RSDCO shops throughout the day with the believes) strongly in providing oppor- theme of building the next student tunities for students to discover their NOT SURE HOW TO leaders. own abilities and passions, because RECYCLE AN ITEM? The brainchild of the Richmond as the saying goes: 'you'll never know Student District Council Organiza- until you try.'" For details on where to tion (RSDCO), a new, independent •[email protected] recycle, use the Recycling Wizard in the Richmond Collection Richmond Singers performing April 24 Schedule App or online at www.richmond.ca/recyclesearch. By DON FENNELL Organized annually by the Rich- @DFSentinel mond Chorus, the event features he power of music will be at the performers ranging in age from eight Tforefront when Richmond Sings to 80. on April 24. Admission is by donation at the Environmental Programs Information: That’s when a diverse group of door. 604-276-4010 guest choirs from all around the One hundred per cent of pro- [email protected] community, including The Richmond ceeds will be donated to SUCCESS, Singers, will come together in a ben- a non-partisan, non-profit charitable www.richmond.ca/recycle efit concert called Richmond Sings, organization providing social ser- from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fraserview vices in B.C. Mennonite Church, 11295 Mellis Dr. •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 COMMUNITY | 9 Richmond celebrates Once Upon A Time Day By DON FENNELL @DFSentinel

ichmond celebrated Once Upon RA Time Day on Thursday, March 29. As the acclaimed TV fairytale dra- ma series prepares to wrap up its seven-season run, the City of Rich- mond is paying tribute. Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the show produced million of dollars of economic impact for the local and provincial economy. “It (also) raised the international profile of Richmond,” he said. “Tour- ists from around the world have vis- Photo courtesy City of Richmond ited historic Steveston Village to see Mayor Malcolm Brodie declared March 29 Once Upon A Time Day, presenting the proclamation to the real-life setting of Storybrooke. producers, cast and crew. We’re pleased to offer our congrat- and tourism sites have regularly that over its seven seasons Once With series production recent- ulations and thanks to the produc- been transformed into Granny’s Upon A Time production was re- ly returning to Steveston to shoot ers, cast and crew as they conclude Café, Storybrooke Post Office, Sto- sponsible for 7,727 full time equiv- scenes for the series’ final episodes, the series’ successful run.” rybrooke Country Bread, Mr. Gold alent jobs and was responsible for Brodie visited the set to declare It was back in 2011 that the Pawnbroker and Antiquities Dealer $382.4 million in direct production March 29 as Once Upon A Time streets of Steveston began to be and more. Some of the Storybrooke expenditure in British Columbia. Day. Brodie, who was featured in the transformed into Storybrooke, a set signage will be left set up over The series was also a strong tour- show’s season 1 DVD bonus section fictitious small town in Maine. The the March 30 to April 1 long week- ist attraction, with many visitors to as the “real Mayor of Storybrooke,” show follows the lives of fairytale end for fans to enjoy. Tourism Richmond’s tourism infor- thanked the producers, cast and characters transported to the real An economic impact study com- mation centre in Steveston Village, crew for their contributions to the world. pleted for The Motion Picture As- reporting they had come specifical- community. Many popular local businesses sociation of Canada this year found ly to visit Storybrooke. •[email protected] Great musical skill bridges cultural divide By LORRAINE GRAVES er Robert Zollitsch, two British Co- The zheng is a chameleon of an in- rocking rhythm of a horse, or more @LGsentinel lumbian composers Ray Zhuo and strument sounding like a harp while than one horse, instilled in sophisti- Mark Armanini, and Korean com- at other times cello tones emerge cated music that bridged both world ichmond’s Geling Jiang’s Chi- poser Beak Dae Woong. and at still other times, the different hemispheres. Rnese zither, the zheng, sang in a Armanini, a UBC School of Music drum tones created with the instru- Richmond’s other participant in performance with few empty seats graduate, expressed his admiration ment punctuated the concert. the Sound of Dragon Festival, erhu at Vancouver’s Roundhouse com- for the skills of the zheng players The second half of the evening fea- player Nicole Ge Li wasn’t part of munity centre on Saturday. and his work towards greater appre- tured four solos by guest artist, Xian- the Saturday evening concert. The performance of her group, 21 ciation of, and integration between, Wen Hu, a star both on television Luckily, Richmondites who missed Strings Plus, was part of the third different musical traditions. and in the concert halls of China. her at the festival have another op- biannual Sound of Dragon Festival The evening’s performers painted Playing three pieces in the mod- portunity to hear Li make her tradi- produced by Lan Tung and spon- vivid pictures in the minds of the ern Chinese idiom, each sounded tional two-stringed Chinese violin sored by the Taiwanese Canadian listeners, over one third of whom like modern fusion food tastes, dif- sing in a Vancouver Symphony Or- Cultural Society. were non-Asian. The music, evok- ferent but delicious, most acces- chestra concert with her playing The first half of the program fea- ing feelings of spring, of dawn, of a sible to western ears. The piece, partner, pianist Corey Hamm, on tured Jiang’s ensemble playing summer day, and of clouds passing “Black Horse” by Zollitsch with April 14 at the Orpheum Annex. works by modern German compos- overhead. whom Hu collaborates, had the •[email protected] 10 | COMMUNITY Mid-April 2018 RICHMOND SENTINEL New acute care hospital approved by province

By DON FENNELL conditions at Richmond Hospital @DFSentinel are being aggravated by the city’s dramatically increasing population he provincial government an- which is now more than 218,000. The Tnounced its commitment to re- population growth, led by one of the place the long-awaited patient care fastest growing seniors populations tower at Richmond Hospital. in B.C. which she said is expected to While actual construction won’t double to 65,000 by 2030, is putting begin until closer to 2020, Premier an additional squeeze on already John Horgan told an eager crowd minimal space. When Richmond packed into the hospital atrium on Hospital opened in 1966 it had 132 March 29 that the business plan will beds for a city of 50,000 people. To- proceed, and be completed, in the day, it has 233 beds for 218,000 res- next 12 to 18 months. idents. Seventy percent of hospital “Richmond has been waiting for beds are used by seniors. good news about replacing the “During the winter season when original tower, which has served the people have the flu, and with so community well since the 1960s, but many people falling this past win- is now out of date,” Horgan said. ter (amplified by the snow and cold “We are working to meet the needs temperatures), at times we had five of a rapidly growing community by Photo by Martin van den Hemel patients to a room,” she said. “For moving forward with our partners Richmond is getting a new acute care tower, with construction anyone who’s been in hospital, that to fund this redevelopment project. beginning by 2020, the province announced March 29. standard of care is not up to today’s This new acute-care tower will mod- expectations.” ernize Richmond Hospital for the tient units, a mammography clinic, the hospital was fortunately able to Meixner said the risk of infection coming decades, and bring quality cancer care, medical imaging and a turn to the film trade for suitable spreading is also an issue, noting public health care to people who pharmacy as well as administrative, cables until the elevators could be the current standard in hospitals to live and work here.” academic and support services. permanently repaired. help infection control is to have 80 Richmond Hospital Foundation Meixner said there is a growing list “Our understanding is if there per cent single occupancy rooms. president and CEO Natalie Meixner of challenges associated with the was an earthquake of 5.9 or greater At Richmond Hospital the majority was elated with the news. aging structure which, built in 1966, (on the Richter scale), the building of rooms are triple and quad occu- “This is what our donors and our is well past its lifespan and bursting would be subject to collapse and pancy, with only 10 per cent single community have been waiting for. at the seams. She said the tower’s also to liquefaction,” she said. rooms. Today’s news is re-energizing. It’s a building envelope, plumbing, heat- Last year, the hospital foundation The upcoming business-plan reflection of what’s possible in this ing, ventilation and air conditioning commissioned an independent pub- phase will finalize details such as community, and we’re optimistic systems are all failing and seismic lic opinion poll to better understand the scope of the new facility and about reaching our campaign goals. capacity now meets only 17 per cent what citizens of Richmond felt was budget. We look forward to greater engage- of current standards. the most important publicly-fund- Vancouver Coastal Health pres- ment with philanthropists in the While it is safe for daily use — the ed infrastructure needs. Eighty-five ident and CEO Mary Ackenhurst community.” hospital is showing its wear. per cent of the general population said Richmond is blessed to have an The announcement to replace When elevators in the Richmond placed a new hospital tower among “incredible” team of doctors, nurse the aging hospital structure follows Hospital’s acute care tower sud- the top two projects, and 52 per cent and staff with outstanding exper- years of angst. denly stopped working one day a rated it as the No. 1 need. Following tise. She said it’s important they Opened in 1966, Richmond Hospi- couple of years ago, administrators a substantial gift from Dr. Tony and have the right space, equipment tal today has about 231 beds, serving were forced to think quickly. They Mrs. Nancy Yurkovich, along with and facilities to support that. Richmond, South Vancouver and turned to a unique source for help: more than 10 other families includ- “We expect the new tower will not Delta, as well as people using Van- the movie industry. ing the Greczmiels, and organiza- only increase the level of service we couver International Airport, and Recognizing the importance of tions, the foundation is on its way to provide, but support new, robust BC Ferries. The hospital’s original getting the lifts back in working or- contributing $50 million to the con- models of care that reflect the di- tower has six storeys and 108 beds. der as soon as possible, but unable struction of a new hospital tower. verse needs of the community.” It is home to surgical suites, in-pa- to readily access replacement parts, Meixner said the deteriorating •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 GOLF TIPS FROM THE PROS | 11 Hitting the ball farther is closer than you think

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richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 SPORTS | 15 Richmond tennis star off to Yale University By AHMAD ALI JAFFER load at school. to feel a lack of energy, but Gong persevere continuously. Youth Reporter She trains six days a week, all year hasn’t let them stop her from train- She’s come to realize that her suc- round when she’s not playing in ing hard to achieve her goals. Tennis cesses or losses are on her shoul- ugh McRoberts Grade 12 stu- tournaments. This consists of about has taught Jessie to never give up. ders, which motivates her to always Hdent Jessie Gong thinks the 12 to 14 hours per week on the court, Playing in an individual sport, push herself to do her best, no mat- countless hours she’s spent play- and four to five hours in the gym for with no substitutions or time-outs if ter what the situation is. ing tennis has prepared her well for fitness. you’re having a bad day, she’s had to •[email protected] when she attends prestigious Yale Her coaches from the Richmond University on a tennis scholarship Country Club and Tennis Canada this fall. have been a regular source of sup- Gong began playing tennis for fun port and motivation. When she was when she was three, following in 13, Gong started travelling interna- City Board her dad’s footsteps while dabbling tionally for tournaments, with some in many other sports. But when she trips lasting as long as a month. It Road Closure Advisory was 11 , she decided to pursue tennis was difficult at first to manage her Railway crossing maintenance on Steveston Highway – May 5 to seriously, and has continued with it schoolwork while travelling, how- May 6 ever since. ever she made time to get her work Throughout her career, she’s rep- done so she did not fall behind. The City of Richmond’s Engineering and Public Works Department, in partnership resented Team BC at the Canada Gong obtained a scholarship to with the Canadian National (CN) Railway, have scheduled joint demand rail Summer Games, winning a silver complete the NCAA Division 1 Wom- crossing maintenance and paving on Steveston Highway east of Shell Road. medal, and has been a finalist multi- en's Tennis’ program and said she is To facilitate the work, a full 24 hour road closure is required at the rail crossing on ple times at the Canadian Nationals. excited to “represent the Bulldogs, Steveston Highway between Shell Road and Seaward Gate starting Saturday, She was a junior ‘International and overall ecstatic at the opportu- May 5, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. Traffic will reopen on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. Tennis Federation’ singles champi- nity to receive an education at an Alternative vehicle and pedestrian routing will be in place. Every attempt will on, and most recently won the un- amazing school.“ be made to minimize disruptions, however, delays may occur. We regret any der-18 BC Indoor Provincials. When She’s taking things one step at a inconvenience this may cause. reflecting back on the time she’s in- time, but is interested in studying The work will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. vested in the sport, Jessie said ten- molecular, cellular, and develop- For more information, please contact Patrick Lai, Engineering Design and nis has definitely prepared her for mental biology. Construction, at 604-247-4937 or visit the City’s RoadWorks webpage at the future in so many different ways. The road to where she is today www.richmond.ca/services/rdws/projects/advisories.City of “I would not be who I am today hasn’t always been smooth. Richmond without it.” She’s had issues with her knees, It’s helped her with time manage- ankles, feet, back, and shoulders DETOUR ment, as she’s maintained a training that require extra attention and WILLIAMS RD regimen, on top of a heavy course physiotherapy. Injuries cause one

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Q&A with Your Community Professional. To advertise, call Don Grant 604-325-3297 Q&A with Your Community Professional. To advertise, call Don Grant 604-325-3297 Photo by Don Dental Medical Doctor Fennell Dr. Maureen Bea Piché Barry Riva HARMONY DENTAL STUDIO planted a love for 3700 Moncton St. baseball that he 604-277-2223 and his daughter [email protected] Chelsea continue Q: Nothing hurts. Do I really need X-rays? to cultivate on A: The most common place for cavities to form is between the teeth. My Richmond’s visual exam isn't good enough to check there, yet me job is to tell you of any softball problems in your mouth. Without X-rays I'm just guessing. Pain is also not a diamonds. great indicator of cavities. Often by the time they are painful the tooth nerve is involved or there is infection requiring a root canal or even removal of a tooth. Concerns about x-ray are normally more about cost and radiation. The Pair share love of game typical fee for check up x-rays is about $36 and they have about the same radiation dose as a 90 minute flight. By DON FENNELL cop’ to his ‘bad cop’ sometimes. He @DFSentinel has always stressed to me the importance of ethics and sportsmanship, self-described sports nut at heart, which I believe we both value more Mortgage Specialist Robyn McLean ABarry Riva has passed on his love than a winning score.” RBC ROYAL BANK of the game to his daughter Chelsea. Chelsea says the game of softball is And today they share that affinity as as much mental as physical. With ev- [email protected] co-coaches of a Richmond Islanders ery pitch, she enjoys anticipating what 778-997-5852 girls’ softball team. will happen next. Q: What are the common mistakes first-time homebuyers make? It’s a unique extension on the fa- Of Chelsea, Barry says: “She still ther-daughter relationship, agrees plays, and plays well, and the younger A: 1. Thinking you won't qualify for a mortgage. 2. Not knowing all the down payment choices. Barry. girls buy into what she says,” he ex- 3. Focusing too much on the interest rate, rather than on the overall “We both have busy lives and it gives plains. solution. us that time together doing some- Captain of her Islander teams, be- 4. Being unrealistic about how much you can afford. thing we both enjoy. She relates to the cause of that leadership, she is able to 5. Not securing a mortgage pre-approval girls so well, and they to her, and that step up to whatever the task is. 6. Forgetting about closing cost makes her an invaluable associate.” Baseball was Barry’s first love. He 7. Not knowing your credit rating Adds Chelsea: “I think that we have picked up his first bat and ball when Please contact me as I have the answers that will help you avoid these such a similar understanding of the he was six years old, playing on a team mistakes and make your home buying exercise as smooth as possible. game that we almost share a brain. that was coached by his dad. But at Whenever something happens, we the time, an after-game visit to the Tax Specialist can share a look and I’ll know what new McDonald’s in Richmond was he’s thinking.” equal to the activity itself. Through the years, father and “Batting practice was in the back- daughter have spent considerable yard with a tennis ball, to save on win- [email protected] time dissecting the game—often on dows,” Barry laughs. 604-273-3424 their way home from the ball park. Or Father and daughter are also both chatting over steeped tea at Tim Hor- fanatical followers of the Toronto Blue Q: What is a commonly misunderstood tax issue that can impact your taxes tons. But foremost on their minds is Jays. At any given time, one or both is (both good and bad)? that the players are having fun. wearing something Blue Jays. A: The principal residence exemption. For anyone owning more than one Coaching together since 2014, soon Naturally, when Chelsea began property, how the principal residence exemption works and is applied (or after Chelsea “aged-out of minor ball,” playing t-ball (at the age of five) her more importantly used as a planning tool) is a common area I see wrong the pair now feed off each other. dad was the coach and, of course, the assumptions and mistakes resulting in significant tax overpayment. Under- stand how the principal residence exemption may apply well in advance of “My dad is very logical,” suggests team was called the Blue Jays. any sale, title transfer or change in use. Making a profit on property is great Chelsea. “He really calculates and So it’s only fitting they would later in our market but minimizing taxes on gains requires advance planning and thinks about how to approach every join forces from the sidelines. an understanding of the detailed rules. new situation. I’m definitely the ‘good •[email protected] richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 | 17 Want to know what’s happening in your Find out more at the City of Richmond’s 2018 Capital neighbourhood? Construction Projects Open House Engineering 1. Annual Asphalt Re-Paving Program (locations not shown on map) 2. No. 2 Road Multi-Use Path, Intersection Improvements & Box Culvert Rehabilitation – Steveston Highway to London Road 3. River Parkway Extension 4. No. 4 Road Reconstruction from Blundell Road to Granville Avenue 5. Sealord Area Watermain Replacement 6. Mowbray Area Watermain Replacement 7. Lane Drainage Upgrade – Broadmoor Boulevard (North) 8. Dike Upgrades – South Dike – No. 3 Road to Gilbert Road 9. Gilley Road & Westminster Highway Culvert Replacement 10. No. 2 Road South Drainage Pump Station Replacement 11. Shell Road North Drainage Pump Upgrade 12. Spires Area Water, Sanitary & Drainage Upgrades and Eckersley B 2018 Capital Construction Projects Open House Sanitary Pump Station Upgrade 13. Hamilton Area Sanitary Pump Station Construction Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 14. Vulcan Way Sanitary Forcemain Upgrade Richmond City Hall—6911 No. 3 Road (main floor galleria) Transportation Work on the City’s 2018 capital projects is underway throughout Richmond. Join us at this I. Active Transportation Program: New Cycling-Pedestrian Facilities year’s open house, where you can talk to City staff, find out about construction work in your II. Crosswalk Improvement Program: New Special Crosswalks neighbourhood and learn more about City services. III. Traffic Signal Improvement Program: New Pedestrian and Full Signals IV. Neighbourhood Walkway Program: New Walkways V. Arterial Roadway Improvement Program: Intersection and Sidewalk Staff from Metro Vancouver and Rogers Communications will also be present at the open house Improvements to provide information about some of their upcoming projects throughout Richmond. VI. Transit-Related Amenity Improvement Program (locations not shown on map) VII. Transit-Related Roadway Improvement Program (locations not shown on map) Project Development and Facility Services A. City Centre Community Centre North B. Fire Hall No. 1 C. Gateway Theatre Renovation D. Minoru Centre for Active Living E. Richmond Lawn Bowling Club F. South Arm Community Centre G. Watermania Mechanical Upgrades Parks i. West Cambie Neighbourhood Park ii. Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park, Phase 2 iii. Garden City Lands iv. Capstan Village Neighbourhood Park v. London Steveston Neighbourhood Park District Energy Utility (DEU) and Sustainability * Oval Village District Energy Utility ** Alexandra District Energy Utility Environmental Replacing/installing Public Space Garbage and Recycling Containers at: a. King George Park b. South Arm Park c. Terra Nova Playground For more information on this event, call the City’s Engineering Department at 604-276-4289. d. Garry Point Park/Fisherman’s Memorial More information about the City’s Engineering construction projects can be found at e. Steveston Park www.richmond.ca/roadworks. f. Richmond Ice Centre

www.richmond.ca 18 | SPORTS Mid-April 2018 RICHMOND SENTINEL Sockeyes honoured to play for hometown team By DON FENNELL Describing the hockey player as @DFSentinel being very different from the person off the ice, Gelz loves to get un- rowing up in Richmond, Brett der the skin of his opponents. GGelz and Arjun Badh have a “I believe I am strong two-way special affinity for their hometown player and always give it everything I hockey club. have when I am out on the ice,” says They were the kids who loved to Gelz. “As a person, I am definitely a hang out at Sockeyes’ games. And lot more easy going, low key, and now, on the eve of the Cyclone Tay- friendly. As soon as I'm on the ice lor Cup which will cap their junior playing its almost like a switch goes careers, the pair are filled with re- off and that all changes.” flection. Badh, who hails from a soccer “It was a really cool moment for family (he and four older siblings me the first time I ever pulled on a all played), was drawn to hockey Sockeye jersey,” says Gelz, who has watching his uncle. While he plays a worked his way back from an ankle similarly robust style as Gelz, Badh injury in the opening game of the also produces points. He was the Pacific Junior Hockey League play- Sockeyes’ leading scorer last sea- offs to be ready for the provincial son with 40 points in 43 games. This championship tournament Thurs- season he improved on that total day through Sunday (April 12 to 15) with 49, and added 10 points in the at Minoru Arenas. league playoffs. Completing his fourth year, Gelz “I would hope that my teammates is the longest-serving member of would see me as a player who the Sockeyes. would do anything to help the team Photos by Chung Chow “It is impossible for me to narrow succeed, whether it is on or off the In his fourth season with the team, Brett Gelz is the longest-serving down the countless great moments ice,” says Badh, who also keeps his Sockeye. I've had in being a Sockeye. Some skills sharp playing ball hockey. things that stand out the most are “I guess my parents made the deci- significance behind wearing a tur- “I strive to be seen a hardworking just the respect I am given when sion for me that I was going to be a ban is, people came to understand player. Being one of the older guys seen wearing a Sockeye jacket, and hockey player.” and respect my decision to follow on my team this year, I try to lead by the amazing lifelong relationships I Says Badh: “I think my biggest my religion while playing the game example.” have created with my teammates influence in minor hockey was a that I love. I am most proud of being Both natural athletes, Badh also over the years.” coach I had, Glenn Wheeler. He raised in a family where respect and tried out football and lacrosse and Remembers Badh: “We used to coached me in Peewee, Bantam pride is a huge part of who we are. played for his high school basketball get in for free if we wore our minor and Midget. He had a huge impact My parents always taught me to re- team. He’s also into golf, and loves hockey association jerseys, so a on my growth as a hockey player, spect others and treat them as you to go to the driving range whenev- lot of my teammates would go too. but he also helped me grow as a want to be treated.” er possible. Gelz, who started out Once I was old enough to try out person. Glenn taught us all values, He says if he could pass on any as a defenceman, also played soc- for the Sockeyes I did, eventually commitment and respect on and advice to his 10-year-old self it cer and lacrosse and a high-level of making the team. It’s been an unre- off the ice. I credit a lot of the suc- would be to train harder off the ice. baseball, but ultimately gave them al feeling being able to play for the cess I have had in my hockey career “I didn’t start training off the ice up to focus on hockey. team I grew up watching.” to Glenn for sure.” until I was 15 or 16. By that time, it’s “I am definitely a big-time sports Gelz and Badh played their minor “I think one of the biggest chal- too late…to be a dominant player.” nerd and love being up to date hockey in both the Richmond and lenges I had to face growing up Still, Badh has consistently con- in everything sports whether it is Seafair programs. They also come playing hockey is wearing a turban. tributed to the Sockeyes’ success. NCAA college football all the way from strong hockey backgrounds. There was no one else playing at Among his proudest moments was down to Bundesliga soccer,” says “I started skating at three-years- the level I played who wore a tur- scoring the double overtime winner Gelz, who is also extremely into old and began playing organized ban. Many of the other kids didn’t to eliminate the North Vancouver music. “I am one of those people hockey at five—basically the ear- know what it was or why I wore it. Wolf Pack in this season’s first- liest that you can start,” Gelz says. But explaining to them what the round playoffs. See Page 19 richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 SPORTS | 19 Humboldt Broncos to be recognized at Cyclone Taylor Cup By DON FENNELL Arenas. The tournament will feature playoff game—and a tractor-trailer players will wear stickers on their hel- @DFSentinel the host Richmond Sockeyes, Pacif- collided near Tisdale, Sask. mets inscribed with the words “Our ic Junior Hockey League champion “It was just so horrific and sad,” said Thoughts, Our Prayers” with a Hum- t will be with heavy hearts that the Delta Ice Hawks, Kootenay Interna- Sockeyes’ president and Pacific Ju- boldt logo. IHumboldt Broncos will be honoured tional Junior Hockey League cham- nior Hockey League chairman Doug Proceeds from the 50/50 draws at this week’s Cyclone Taylor Cup. pion Kimberley Dynamiters and Van- Paterson. throughout the tournament will There will be a moment of silence couver Island Junior Hockey League Paterson said the Broncos will be given to the GoFundMe (tinyurl. during Wednesday’s banquet and champion Campbell River Storm. be further recognized during the com/HumboldtStrong) campaign Thursday’s opening ceremonies at Fifteen Broncos players and staff Cyclone Taylor Cup with “special and matched by the PJHL, VIJHL and the 2018 provincial Junior B hockey were killed and 14 others injured player engagement to show our KIJHL leagues. championship April 12 to 15 at Minoru when the team bus—on its way to a support as a united front.” He said •[email protected] Four vying for Junior B championship By DON FENNELL Ridge Meadows Flames in the play- @DFSentinel off final. Richmond’s Gary Dhaliwal (also Tournament Schedule hree league champions and a the Ice Hawks’ captain) was sec- Thursday, April 12 host team will vie for the B.C. Ju- ond in team scoring during the reg- T 3:30 p.m.—Delta vs. Kimberley nior B hockey title this week in Rich- ular season, netting 53 points in 42 7:30 p.m.—Campbell River vs. mond. games, and paced the club in the Richmond The Pacific Junior Hockey League post-season with 19 points in 15 will be represented by tournament games. Friday, April 13 host Richmond Sockeyes and play- 3:30 p.m.—Delta vs. Campbell River off champion Delta Ice Hawks; Van- Campbell River Storm 7:30 p.m.—Kimberley vs. Richmond couver Island Junior Hockey League The Storm dominated the Van- by playoff champion Campbell River couver Island Junior Hockey League Saturday, April 14 Storm; and Kootenay International during the 2017-18 regular season 3:30 p.m.—Campbell River vs. Junior Hockey League champion with 78 points. They then added the Kimberley Kimberley Dynamiters. playoff banner with a thrilling sev- 7:30 p.m.—Richmond vs. Delta Last season’s leading scorer, en-game final series victory over the Richmond Sockeyes Saanich Braves. Arjun Badh is completing his Sunday, April 15 After defeating North Vancouver Second in individual scoring third year with the Sockeyes. 10 a.m.—Bronze medal game Wolf Pack in the opening round of during the season with 55 points, 1 p.m.—Gold medal game the playoffs, the Sockeyes were 18-year-old Dawson Frank averaged SOCKEYES themselves eliminated by the even- 1.9 points per game in the playoffs (All games at Minoru Arenas) From Page 18 tual post-season champion Delta with 28 in 15 outings. Ice Hawks in five games. However, Tickets for the 2018 Cyclone Taylor that has 1,000 songs on their each of the games was close—three Kimberley Dynamiters Cup round-robin games Thursday phone and knows every word decided by a single goal. Kimberley topped the regular-sea- through Saturday are $12 for adults, to every one of them.” The Sockeyes were led during son standings with 38 wins and 78 $10 for seniors and students and $8 While he’s still exploring po- the regular season by 20-year-old points, then added the playoff title for children. Tickets for Sunday’s tential college hockey oppor- captain Tyler Andrews. He led the by defeating Revelstoke Grizzlies in bronze and gold medal games tunities, Gelz hopes to further team with 34 goals and 71 points in a six-game final. are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors his education. He also has an 38 games, then added 11 points in 10 Rookie Brock Palmer, 18, who was and students and $10 for children. eye on becoming a firefighter. playoff games. the club’s leading scorer during the Tournament passes are $50. After finishing up a degree in regular season with 58 points, con- All games will also be available on criminology at Simon Fras- Delta Ice Hawks tinued his fine play in the post-sea- webcast. Log on to cyclonetaylorcup. er University, Badh hopes to After winning 37 of 44 regular-season by leading the Dynamiters with ca for details. one day become a lawyer. son games, the Ice Hawks complet- 26 points in 22 games. •[email protected] ed the PIJHL season by defeating •[email protected] 20 | Mid-April 2018 RICHMOND SENTINEL In their own words... Affordable Housing Strategy is working, but need remains high

locally through various policies, additional funding support Chak Au from the federal and provincial governments City Councillor will be required to fulfil the housing demands. An effective tool the City has used to Richmond City Council has recently renewed its increase the supply of Affordable Housing Strategy. It has been 10 years affordable housing is to since the Strategy was adopted in 2007. The original require developers to strategy was adopted with a long term vision to meet make contributions in the housing needs of people with different levels of cash or housing units in income in our community. exchange for a density A lot of progress has been achieved in the past 10 bonus–a common The Storeys project is an example of how the City of Richmond’s Affordable years and Richmond has been recognized as a leader practice for many Housing Strategy is meeting community needs. in affordable housing policy. This includes securing municipalities. What units or other innovative projects for low-income over 1,560 affordable homes for local residents, of has been implemented since July 2017 as part of the or vulnerable households. A few exceptionally which 477 are non-market/social housing, 429 are renewed Affordable Housing Strategy is increasing successful projects include Kiwanis Towers, Cadence, low-end market rentals, 411 are market rentals, 19 the built unit requirement from five per cent to 10 per and the Storeys, where partnerships with senior are entry level home ownership, and 229 secondary cent of the total residential area to be secured as low- levels of government, developers and the non-profit suites/coach houses. end market rental (LEMR) units. At the same time, housing sector have led to an increased number However, we realize that the challenge of meeting the threshold in developments where these units are of affordable housing units and opportunities to the housing needs of Richmond residents is far from required was lowered from 80 to 60 units. It has been house low-income seniors, lone-parent families and over. Given the continuous growth of our population, estimated that these measures will add 50 additional vulnerable individuals. the increase of the number of seniors and a high low-end market rental units in Richmond each year. The renewed Affordable Housing Strategy includes percentage of low income residents, there is still a In development projects where contributions many other initiatives which will be implemented at huge task in front of us. For instance, it is projected of housing units are not applicable, the amount of different times over a 10-year period. In Richmond that by 2026 Richmond will need 2,000 homes for cash contributions have also increased and the City we recognize that everyone is entitled to have a place low and very low income families. While the City has set a goal of collecting $1.5 million to support that can be called home and this is a goal that we can continues to secure affordable housing contributions partnerships to create additional non-market achieve only when we work together.

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For meeting agendas and reports visit www.richmond.ca. Agenda and reports are usually posted the Friday prior to meetings. www.richmond.ca richmondsentinel.ca Mid-April 2018 SPORTS | 21 Western title final chapter in Seafair story By DON FENNELL I was blown away,” said coach Steve @DFSentinel Robinson. Though underdogs, the heart of the he final chapter in the 54-year history Islanders consistently came to the Tof the Seafair Minor Hockey is an in- forefront. That heart, combined with spiring narrative of camaraderie. obvious athletic talent, explains how With the newly-merged Richmond they were able to not only finish best Seafair Minor Hockey Association set among six elite teams, but also defeat to begin play next season, the Islanders the Xtreme twice—the first a 3-1 win in capped the story of best friends uniting pool play. for a common goal recently in Kam- Robinson recognized the difficulty in loops, seizing the moment to capture beating such a team twice in a row, let the 2018 Western Canadian Bantam alone in such short order. But he said Photo courtesy Steve Robinson AAA Championship. this Islander team, that a few weeks ear- The Seafair Islanders won the Western Canadian Bantam AAA Hockey Thomas Tien’s third goal and sixth lier won the provincial championship Championship April 1 in Kamloops. tournament point earned the Islanders to qualify for the Westerns, was clearly a dramatic 2-1 double overtime victory special. or four players will likely be selected in nal session with him before leaving for over the Airdrie Xtreme, a pre-event fa- He said they believed early in the the upcoming Western Hockey League Nanaimo to play for the provincial title. vourite that ranked among the top 15 season such heights were attainable. Bantam Draft on May 3. The Islanders purchased Superman clubs in the country. As the season wore on, that belief only The Islanders’ run to the Western tape and attached stickers to their “I can honestly say it was probably our grew. championship was also inspired by their helmets and sticks as a way to honour best game of the season, and to do it Now, a team that few knew much former strength and conditioning coach Hebert, with whom they trained each on that stage (with television cameras about, is well known in hockey circles. Scott Hebert. They learned he had week. rolling and 400-plus fans in the stands) And Robinson expects at least three passed away just 48 hours after their fi- •[email protected] 22 | Mid-April 2018 RICHMOND SENTINEL

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