Category: In the News

aboutislam.net

Seeking to empower young Muslim girls to join sport, Richmond FC opened its doors on the weekend to hundreds of people in a soccer-based event, promoting inclusion and offering role models to younger generations.

Held on Sunday at South Arm Park, British Columbia, the one-day soccer camp was organized by youth soccer club Richmond FC (RFC) along with Voices of Muslim Women (VMW), Coho Commissary, and the City of Richmond. …

Attendants included Mayor Malcolm Brodie, MP Parm Bains, and teacher/anti-racism advocate Sara Raouf, who gave an inspirational address to the participants. …

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Richmond News

Hundreds of people, including 150 young girls, turned out on the weekend in Richmond to take part in a soccer-based event to promote inclusion and empower young girls from all backgrounds.

The day camp at South Arm Park on Sunday was organized by youth soccer club Richmond FC (RFC), along with Voices of Muslim Women (VMW), Coho Commissary and the City of Richmond.

The aim, according to RFC’s Marius Roevde, was to “foster an environment where young girls can not only hone their soccer skills but also forge meaningful connections” to build towards female leadership.

And it certainly did that, and more, with the event “exceeding expectations” and “leaving a positive mark on all those who participated” said Roevde. …

The camp was also attended by Mayor Malcolm Brodie, MP Parm Bains and teacher/anti-racism advocate Sara Raouf, who gave an inspirational address to the participants. …

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Richmond News

More and new types of trees are being offered at the annual Richmond tree sale this year.

The City of Richmond is selling 1,000 different fruit and non-fruit species of trees for $10 each, which is double the offerings compared to 2022.

This sale is meant to increase the tree canopy and urban forest by getting residents to plant trees in their own yards.

“The success of our inaugural tree sale last year confirms our residents are interested in playing a vital role in further expanding the city’s urban forest and enhancing its tree canopy coverage, which offers many benefits for all,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“At the heart of our city’s ongoing resiliency lies our commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Planting a tree is a gift to both current and future generations—a meaningful step towards enhancing air quality, fostering wildlife habitats, providing shade and leaving a lasting legacy.” …

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Business in Vancouver

[Photo: Chow Tai Fook Richmond store’s opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, attended by Mayor Malcolm Brodie and councillor Bill McNulty]

Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook, the world’s fourth-largest jewelry brand, has entered the Canadian market with a location in Richmond Centre.

The brand, founded in 1929 in Guangzhou, China, has about 7,400 shops, mainly in Asia, and is worth more than US$16 billion, offering gold, white gold and diamond jewelry products.

Po Liu, general manager for Chow Tai Fook H.K., Macau & Overseas, said at Wednesday’s grand opening the company chose to expand to Canada and selected Richmond as the location after seeing a large demand for jewelry. …

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Richmond News

[Photo: Chow Tai Fook Richmond store’s opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, attended by Mayor Malcolm Brodie and councillor Bill McNulty.]

Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook, the world’s fourth largest jewelry brand, has entered the Canadian market with a location in Richmond Centre.

The brand, founded in 1929 in Guangzhou, China, has about 7,400 shops, mainly in Asia, and is worth more than US$16 billion, offering gold, white gold and diamond jewelry products.

Po Liu, general manager for Chow Tai Fook H.K., Macau & Overseas, said at Wednesday’s grand opening the company chose to expand to Canada and selected Richmond as the location after seeing a large demand for jewelry.

“Canada has people with different background that have immigrated here. We found that lots of people from Canada go to Hong Kong to buy our jewelry,” said Liu. …

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Global BC

Vancouver’s Stage 2 water restrictions took effect Friday, with multiple water basins surrounding the Lower Mainland experiencing extreme drought conditions.

Under the new rules, residents can’t water their lawns, top up or fill aesthetic water features, or power-wash their driveways and sidewalks, unless it’s for a health and safety reason or to prepare the surface for painting or other treatments. Commercial cleaning operations are still permitted. …

Metro Vancouver’s drinking water reservoir remains within normal range for now. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, chair of Metro Vancouver’s water committee, urged people to follow the rules so it stays that way.

“If you don’t water your lawn, the grass will turn brown but it won’t die,” he said Friday. “We’ve had the hot and dry weather now for a few months, and we’ve seen that in Metro Vancouver, for some reason the water usage per capita is 20-per-cent higher this year than it has been in the past.

“Just to make sure we get through to the fall, when we can count on cooler temperatures and more rain … don’t water your lawn. Frankly, I don’t think that’s too big of a sacrifice for anybody to make.” …

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CBC News

Metro Vancouver residents won’t be able to water their lawns starting Friday as the region brings in new water restrictions to conserve drinking water.

The region is activating Stage 2 watering restrictions starting Aug 4, as much of the province continues to experience hot, dry temperatures and significant drought conditions.

The regional district says this is the first time restrictions have been raised beyond Stage 1 since 2015 when there was a low snowpack and dry conditions. …

Metro Vancouver water committee chair Malcolm Brodie said lawn watering accounts for the highest discretionary use of water outside the home.

“If everybody cuts back on their water use and you multiply that by a couple million, you’ve really made a dent and a difference in the amount of water that’s being used,” Brodie said.

“When you figure that every day we’re using about enough water to fill BC Place Stadium — that’s the kind of amount we’re talking about. So it really does fall to us to conserve water as much as we can so that we get through the hotter weather in the summer, we get into the fall where there’s going to be more rain and cooler temperatures.” …

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Vancouver Sun

On July 8, 2021, at about 9 a.m., the RCMP boxed in Jared Lowndes at the Tim Hortons drive-thru just off South Island Highway in Campbell River.

A police dog was sent in. Lowndes, 38, killed the dog with a knife. Shots were fired by police and Lowndes died.

Campbell River Mounties said they tried to stop Lowndes because he had an outstanding arrest warrant.

At the end of last year, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C., which investigates police-related incidents that result in serious harm or death, announced it would file a report — it has not done so yet — with the B.C. Prosecution Service to consider charges related to the deadly shooting. …

In Richmond, Mayor Malcolm Brodie has a similar sentiment, noting a recent public consultation found public opinion was in favour of keeping the RCMP.

Costs are always an issue, said Brodie, but noted that an analysis on creating a municipal force in Richmond showed high transition costs. …

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CTV News

Persistent drought conditions and above-average water use mean Metro Vancouver will soon move to Stage 2 water restrictions, the regional district announced Friday.

The restrictions, which prohibit all lawn watering, will come into effect on Friday, Aug. 4.

“Use of our treated drinking water remains higher than average, and with more hot weather on the horizon, we are taking this proactive step to ensure that our region’s 2.8 million residents will have enough drinking water for essential uses for the rest of the dry season,” said Delta Mayor George V. Harvie, chair of Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors, in a statement.

Lawn watering is the biggest source of water consumption outside the home, according to Malcolm Brodie, chair of Metro Vancouver’s water committee and mayor of Richmond.

“I don’t want to overemphasize or be overdramatic and say this is life or death, but conservation right now is very important,” said Brodie.

Stage 1 watering restrictions – which allow lawn watering only on Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the address – have been in place since May 1.

“I think we can count on seeing these kinds of restrictions every year with the climates being warmer,” said Brodie. …

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Global News

Metro Vancouver is moving residents up to Stage 2 water restrictions next Friday as the province continues to grapple with persistent drought conditions.

In a Friday bulletin, the regional district said the restrictions are necessary amid continued high water usage and hot, dry weather in the forecast.

“Use of our treated drinking water remains higher than average, and with more hot weather on the horizon, we are taking this proactive step to ensure that our region’s 2.8 million residents will have enough drinking water for essential uses for the rest of the dry season,” said Metro Vancouver Board Chair George Harvie in a statement. …

“Consistent above-average temperatures combined with high water demand have put extra pressure on the water supply,” said Malcolm Brodie, Metro Vancouver water committee chair.

“Water conservation is imperative, and everyone must do their part. The number one thing residents can do is reduce their outdoor water use.” …

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