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Traffic along 200 Street rushes under the Cole Harmony pedestrian overpass. Lights on the bridge switch from green to red, creating a miniature light show for drivers and walkers along Langley’s main north-south corridor.

Jimmy Liks patron accused of biting cops Monique TaMMinga Times Reporter

A 23-year-old Langley man is accused of biting one police officer on the ankle and another on the hand, after allegedly falling on his face drunk and refusing help coming out of Jimmy Liks bar early Saturday morning. Langley officers were at the 196A Street bar at closing time when they were alerted by bouncers to a man at the front door who was causing problems. Two officers spoke with the man who

was visibly intoxicated, but were called away as it appeared a fight was about to break out elsewhere, said police. Once the officers were free, they once again found the intoxicated man. His friends offered to take care of him but he broke away from them and fell, face first, onto the pavement. He got up and continued to run toward Langley Bypass, removing his shirt as he ran. The officers followed him and found him inside a nearby McDonald’s restaurant lying on the floor. His friends were

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still trying to help him but he wasn’t interested in their assistance, said police. He got up and ran out of the restaurant into the parking lot where he fell again. The officers decided the man was unable to care for himself and approached him as he laid on the ground. He was told he was under arrest and at this time he began yelling and would not co-operate with the officers. As they picked him up to move him to the police car, he allegedly bit one of the officers on his ankle and the other on his hand.

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Police will be recommending charges to Crown Counsel for the 23-year-old Langley man. He has been released from custody to appear in Surrey Provincial court on May 5. Langley RCMP Insp. Stephan Drolet cites this as, “an example of what our officers are often subjected to. “One of the two officers required medical treatment for the bite to his hand and will recover, however the psychological trauma attached to being bitten by a human may have long-lasting effects.”

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He’s been treasurer of Alberta, leader of the opposition in Ottawa as the initial leader of the Canadian Alliance Party and a cabinet minister under Stephen Harper. But at the moment, Stockwell Day is spreading the unity message to former BC Liberal voters who are shying away from giving the governing party a fourth term in office. The West Kelowna resident, who did not run in the 2011 federal election, is busy as a consultant and often travels to India and China. But in addition to his work life, he is spending a considerable amount of time talking to Conservatives who are unhappy with the BC Liberals, and to former Liberal voters. “I am trying to convince BC Conservatives to get over their upset feelings, because a split vote is not the answer,” he told The Times in an interview before his speech to the annual Mary Polak fundraiser on Friday night, at Cascades Convention Centre. “They have lots of questions and lots of concerns, but some can be dealt with,” he said. “We can’t let the NDP win. I am painfully aware (from his federal opposition days) of what vote-splitting can do.” In his speech, Day outlined to the packed house the issues he hears as he talks to groups and individuals about giving the BC Liberals another term in office. He referred to his former federal Conservative colleague, John Cummins, who is now heading the BC Conservatives. “He’s a former colleague and I’d consider him a friend. His vision is to divide and split the vote, so the NDP get in for four years, and then voters will be disgusted and vote him in. Vision is not built on division. It’s built on adding things. “Four years of NDP government will take a generation to repair. “Then there’s a group in the middle. They’re upset at things, but there is never going to be a perfect party. This is a coalition party — a true coalition. “If the NDP can get over their performance in the 1990s, we can get over ours.” Day addressed the introduction of

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Langley MLA and Transportation Minister Mary Polak invited former federal cabinet minister and one-time Canadian Alliance leader Stockwell Day to be guest speaker at her annual fundraiser on Friday. Day answered numerous objections against voting for the BC Liberals. the HST, the Liberals’ Achilles heel with many voters. “Gordon Campbell, to his credit, took full responsibility about the poor communication over the HST. The premier (Christy Clark) put it to the people. What more can you do? “Are we willing to forego the future because we can’t get over that?’ He addressed those who are switching to the NDP as well. “When the NDP were in power, capital and residents fled to Alberta. I was the finance minister there, and we benefited hugely. “Adrian Dix is looking at the polls and thinks he doesn’t have to commit himself to anything. But what would the NDP do? “They would like to take away the secret ballot (for union certification) where people address their future. We all know the intimidation that comes when you have to stand to be counted. What other things will be taken away? The secret ballot is the cornerstone of democracy.” Day said that Forbes magazine has said Canada is the best place to do business, and that B.C. is the best place to do business in Canada.

“This (Liberal party) is a party with a new leader. It is a rejuvenated and invigorated party. I’ve been with Christy Clark on the world stage in India. She is in favour of less tax and a less-regulated marketplace. I call that a message of courage. It is an amazing message. “People say she’s too optimistic. Her optimism is based on reality. Adrian Dix says the sky is falling. Christy Clark says the sky’s the limit. Wouldn’t you prefer Christy Clark?” The fundraiser was the most successful one she has ever held, Polak said. A live auction, with Finance Minister Mike de Jong as auctioneer, raised thousands of dollars, as did a silent auction. Extra tables were added at the last minute because of the demand for tickets, with the bar moved out to the foyer due to the need for table space. Numerous MLAs and candidates were on hand, including Fort LangleyAldergove MLA and campaign chair Rich Coleman, Surrey-Tynehead candidate (and Langley RCMP Insp.) Amrik Virk and Surrey-Fleetwood candidate and Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender.

When questioned about the BC Liberal government’s budget being more like an NDP budget, Langley MLA and Transportation Minister Mary Polak says “it’s partly true.” The budget came down Tuesday as part of a short legislative session — the last one before the provincial election on May 14. While governments often sprinkle goodies in their pre-election budgets, this one focused mainly on tax increases and other revenue generating streams. The NDP had already called for a boost in the corporate tax rate and higher income taxes on people with high incomes. The Liberal budget echoes that, calling for an increase in corporate tax rates, from 10 per cent to 11 per cent on April 1, as well as a temporary two-year boost in the tax rate paid by people making $150,000 or more. Cigarette taxes will also go up, as of Oct. 1. Medical Service Plan premiums will also rise another four per cent on Jan. 1, 2014, marking the fifth straight year of premium increases. They have risen by 28 per cent in that time. Polak defends the tax and fee increases, saying the government took a balanced approach to try and get money from many sources. The budget calls for a small surplus at the end of the fiscal year, but that is predicated on sales of government-owned land adding up to $625 million over the next two years. Polak said the MSP increases amount to about $5 per month for a family of four. She added that families are still better off than they were in 2001, when the Liberals were first elected, as income tax rates have dropped dramatically since that time. She said there are lots of benefits from families in the budget, including a $1,200 RESP contribution when children turn six, a tax credit for families with children that begins in 2015 and tax credits for kids’ arts and sports programs. “The budget reflects that we are trying to help the middle class,” she said. “I think ‘balanced’ reflects what we are doing, as the minister of finance has done a ton of work to control spending.” She said B.C.’s triple-A credit rating depends on whether the government makes its targets, not whether or not it runs a surplus, and on that front her government is doing well.

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Ryan Walter shared the story of when Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2001. While in most instances, the team captain — who is the first player handed the Cup — traditionally hoists the cherished trophy high above his head for all to see, Sakic chose instead to pass it to Raymond Bourque. Bourque had joined the Avalanche just that season after a long and storied 21-year career with the Boston Bruins. Bourque jubilantly lifted the Cup high over his head. “At the end of the day, great players play for their teammates,” Walter told the students at Aldergrove’s Coghlan Fundamental Elementary School on Friday morning. “It is not about ‘me’ it is about ‘us.’” “That is what Canuck Place feels about what you have

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The students at Coghlan Fundamental Elementary School raised $3,182.05 for the Canuck Place Hospice through a penny drive fundraiser. done for them.” “You have decided to get together and do something a lot bigger. You are a caring team.” Walter, who played more than 1,000 NHL games with Washington, Montreal and Vancouver, and now serves as the president of the AHL’s Abbotsford Heat, was the special guest at an assembly as the

Coghlan students presented a cheque for $3,182.05 to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. The money will go toward the new hospice being constructed in Abbotsford. The dollar amount is unofficial, as even that morning, more donations were coming, said Teresa Verigin, the Coghlan Parent Advisory Council (PAC) president.

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Any local community group or agency still hoping to be considered for a grant from the City of Langley for 2013 is out of luck. Council announced on Monday night (Feb. 18) that, for the first time, it had awarded its entire $150,000 grant allocation for the year in one goaround. Councillor Gayle Martin called it a good news, bad news scenario, noting “there’s $150,000 being given out, but that’s all there is.” That was still less than half the $343,000 total requested by community groups. In past years, the City has offered a second opportunity for groups to apply for the funds which are taken from casino revenue. On average, the City has been receiving about $6 million a year from Cascades since it opened in 2005, but with proceeds steadily declining, next year the City will move from a set amount to a percentage of what they receive — 2.6 per cent, to be exact. Asked to illustrate that, director of corporate services Darrin Leite explained that if the City were to receive, for example, $5 million from Cascades, it would be able to hand out a total of $130,000 in grants that year.

The deadline for applications is Dec. 15 for funding in the subsequent year. Since the grants program began in 2006 the City has awarded more than $976,000 in funds. In all, 41 organizations received funding this year.

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Mountie sets sights on political office Monique TaMMinga Times Reporter

Langley RCMP Insp. Amrik Virk is turning in his badge and gun for a potential seat in the B.C. Legislature. On Thursday, Virk announced he will be the BC Liberal candidate in the Surrey-Tynehead riding. Virk’s last day at the Langley detachment was on Wednesday, Feb. 20 and he has taken a leave without pay from the RCMP. He will retire from the force if elected, he said. He is joined by Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who announced last week that he is running as a BC Liberal in the Surrey-Fleetwood riding. Fassbender will continue as mayor, but will step aside if elected. “Running in politics has been on my mind for several years,” said Virk on Thursday. “I was asked to run in 2009 but now I am at the right intersection in my life for my family, for my commitments. It’s an opportunity to the right thing.” Virk said he has spent 25 years as a police officer committed to serving and protecting

the public. chairman of the board “This is really a conat Kwantlen Polytechtinuation of that sernic University. vice.” He has lived in SurVirk first joined the rey with his wife and RCMP in 1987 and three daughters for the climbed the ranks to past 11 years. inspector in 2001. He Surrey-Tynehead has been active in is held by BC Libyouth and gang vioeral MLA Dave Hayar lence prevention in who isn’t seeking rethe Lower Mainland election. Virk will run Amrik and helped set up the against NDP candidate Virk Integrated Gang Task Avtar Bains. Force. He is a marksVirk’s number one man/sniper and a member of focus is on making B.C.’s econthe BC Association of Chiefs of omy viable. Police. He spent several years “We have to have a plan that working at the Surrey detach- takes us into the future and that ment. is to diversify markets and get “Today’s BC Liberals, led by into the global economy with Premier Christy Clark are the South Asia,” he said. “We must right choice to keep British sell and export our resources Columbia on stable economic to South Asia. The well being of ground,” said Virk. “Surrey is a B.C.’s economy is the responsigrowing community, and peo- ble extraction of our resources. ple here want a government We can’t just sell to the U.S. that shares their concerns about anymore.” jobs, safety and family affordHe doesn’t mince words with ability.” his thoughts about his opposiVirk has a background of tion. volunteering in Surrey. He spent “I’ve heard criticisms from the six years on the board of direc- NDP. I haven’t heard solutions. tors of the Surrey Memorial We can’t get ahead by turning Hospital Foundation and is vice- B.C. into one big park,” he said.

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Yet another tax increase

A mutiny is possible

he two municipal governments in Langley want taxpayers to pay a little more this year, and while the added costs are not significantly higher for most property owners, the tax increases do take a bite out of people’s wallets. Langley City is boosting taxes for single-family homes by about three per cent, with a smaller 1.25 increase for owners of apartments and townhouses. Langley Township is proposing a tax increase of 2.8 per cent. While these increases are slightly above the inflation rate, it is important to look at exactly what they are going towards. Langley City is asking for a .75 per cent tax increase to go towards an infrastructure fund, to replace the City’s aging infrastructure. There is no question this must be an important priority for the City, as many of its water and sewer pipes are in excess of 50 years old. It would be nice if this fund was replenished by casino funds, which the City has used in the past for capital projects, rather than another tax boost for property owners. In both the City and Township, negotiations are underway with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and a pay increase is likely. This is where the bulk of any tax increase will go — even though municipal workers, union and non-union, receive generous wages and have pension plans far better than almost everyone working in the private sector. Negotiators for municipalities seem incapable of negotiating wage freezes and any concessions that are granted by unions are minimal. Until municipal officials are able to hold off on annual wage increases, tax rates will keep jumping each year. For example, firefighters’ wages consume 76 per cent of the Township fire department’s budget, and wages account for 61 per cent of the general government budget. While many people own properties that are theoretically worth a lot of money, given real estate price increases, many are also cashpoor. They have received no wage or pension increases and face increasing costs on many fronts — not just when it comes to paying property taxes. While municipal politicians have tightened their belts slightly, there is more they could do to ease the pressure on taxpayers. A good place to begin would be at the negotiating table.

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RCMP Insp. Amrik Virk running for Liberals in Surrey

nother week, another wellThe Liberals are behind the known Liberal candidate in NDP in the polls at this point in Surrey, with strong Langley time. The difference between the From connections. two parties will almost certainly the Editor The difference between Langtighten up by election day, but ley RCMP Insp. Amrik Virk, who frankbucholtz whether the Liberals can comis running for the BC Liberals pletely close the gap remains to in Surrey-Tynehead, and Langley City Mayor be seen. Peter Fassbender, running in Surrey-FleetThe biggest difference between 2009 and wood, is this. Virk actually lives in Surrey, 2013 is the presence of the BC Conservahas worked there with Surrey RCMP and has tives. The party does not yet have a canbeen active in the community, on the board didate in Surrey-Tynehead, but it is quite of the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation likely it will find one. The Conservatives and current vice-chair of the Kwantlen Polyhave already nominated at least 20 canditechnic University board. dates (including two in Surrey) and party Virk was on hand at the Feb. 15 announce- leader John Cummins, who is running in ment by Fassbender, which attracted a large Langley, told me a month ago that he hopes audience and lots of media attention. His to have candidates in all ridings, except for candidacy has not attracted nearly as much a few that are held by independent MLAs, attention, despite the fact that he actually has such as Delta South. a better chance of winning his seat. If the Conservatives take a reasonable numVirk is running in a seat being vacated by ber of votes away from the Liberals, or if a three-term Liberal MLA Dave Hayer, who is lot of disaffected former Liberal voters stay personally popular in Surrey and will likely home, Surrey-Tynehead could go NDP. But do all he can to aid Virk’s campaign. Obvithe odds of Virk winning there are higher ously, the demographics are much better than they are for Fassbender. skewed to a Liberal victory than in FleetOne other difference between the two is wood. this: Virk is stepping aside from his RCMP In 2009, Hayer received 8,814 votes in duties until after the election, and will not Surrey-Tynehead. NDP candidate Pat Zanon, be paid while he is a candidate, Fassbender a longtime health administrator who at one remains mayor of the City of Langley, and time was administrator of Langley Memoreceives his stipend, as well as additional rial Hospital, received 7,257 votes. The third payment for his duties with TransLink on the candidate, the Green Party’s Gerald Singh, mayors’ council. received 717 votes. He is not the city’s representative on the It will still be a challenge for the Liberals in Metro Vancouver board, which is one of the Surrey-Tynehead. It’s important to remember most lucrative payouts for municipal politithat most people vote for the party or the cians. Councillor Gayle Martin is the longparty leader, not the local candidate. time City rep on the Metro board. www. l a n g l e y t i m e s . com Contact us Main line ........................................... 604-533-4157 Classifieds.......................................... 604-575-5555

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elta Mayor Lois Jackson has again expressed her position that local residents pay too much for TransLink. Jackson is right to be upset about how much money Deltans are pumping into TransLink, and how little they are getting in return. At $39.4 million annually, every man, woman, and child in Delta is contributing $400 to the local transit juggernaut, according to the mayor. TransLink receives close to $600 million of its $1.3 billion in annual funding (2011 figures) from property tax and fuel taxes. That means Delta residents account for 6.6 per cent of this funding, despite making up just 4.3 per cent of Metro Vancouver’s population. That wouldn’t be so bad if we were receiving good transit service for our hard-earned tax dollars, but that is simply not the case. TransLink provides more than just bus rides, of course, although 60 per cent of its budget does go to public transit. TransLink is also responsible for maintaining more than 2,200 lane-km of major arterial roadways, including the Knight Street Bridge, Pattullo Bridge, Golden Ears Bridge, and Delta’s Westham Island Bridge. TransLink also contributes up to half of the costs of municipal capital projects. But all of this only accounts for seven per cent of its total budget, and much of it is spent outside of Delta, instead going to major population centres, such as Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey. We have no rapid transit, spotty bus service, and near-constant gridlock. TransLink’s funding model is skewed, with residents of outlying suburbs paying more for fewer services. If TransLink doesn’t address the issue it will have a mutiny on its hands, with the likes of Delta, Maple Ridge, and Langley all jumping ship because they could be better served on their own. Transit expenditures in each municipality need to be tied to each municipality’s contribution, so residents get a fair return on their tax dollar. —South Delta Leader The Langley Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www. bcpresscouncil.org

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Editor: Good luck to Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, (“Fassbender running for MLA in Surrey-Fleetwood,” The Times, Feb. 19). Electors in Surrey-Fleetwood would do well to examine the record of Mayor Fassbender in his stewardship of the four square miles of Langley City. Spending $600,000 for new street signs — no problem. Of course, there was no public participation in the decision. That decision was made after a consultant (at a cost of $50,000) recommended it. When 3,176 citizens of the City of Langley petitioned (recommended/pleaded with) the mayor and council to do a comprehensive independent study, to see if there was merit in reunifying the City of Langley and the Township of Langley, they said no. The cost to do the study would have been negligible, but the mayor and his acolytes denied the request of those 3,176 residents of the City of Langley. There was no vision, no wisdom, just a “protect my job” mentality. The mayor and council of the Township of Langley listened to their citizens and responded favourably. If elected in Surrey-Fleetwood, Fassbender may listen to the electorate, but he won’t hear them. Rian Martin, president, Langley Reunification Association

Editor: It is that time again soon, when we all see our bank account balances drop,due to our property tax bill. As a Langley City resident, I want to clarify something that has been a sore topic for me. Many residents, mostly in the Township, feel that we have been paying lower taxes, since we have the Cascades Casino to help us with the revenue it generates. We have lived in the City of Langley 25 years. I can tell you honestly the only year I can remember getting our taxes lowered was when Joe Lopushinsky was our mayor. That was many, many years Langley Times file photo ago now. (Editor’s note — Joe Lopushinsky Joe Lopushinsky ran for the B.C. Reform Party was mayor from 1988 to 1993). I, and many other City residents, in the 1996 provincial election, after serving have been waiting to see when and if five years as Langley City mayor.

we ever get a break on our property taxes. I can still remember when members of council were discussing the pros of having a casino in the City. One was: “It will lower property taxes.” Not. I also can’t get my head around the City giving out grant monies — something we taxpayers are paying for? Why? With all the talk of cutting back and tightening the belt and trimming the fat, I ask council and Mayor Peter Fassbender — “How are you doing this, or are you doing it at all?” Wendy Minar, Langley City

Secondary suite tax penalizes law-abiding Editor: We could not agree more with Duncan Harper and other citizens who are opposing the Township’s intent to tax secondary suites. We too took out a permit several years ago to live together with our extended family, in an official secondary suite developed in our home. At the time, we thought that was the right thing to do. We own and are on title for 40 per cent, or 1,400 square feet of the house. But we are only allowed to use 968 square feet, which is the official allowance for secondary suites, no matter if they are rented out or occupied by family members. We are not allowed to use the full space that we own. Now we may be penalized

with a tax of $580, while owners of unauthorized suites do not pay taxes on their suites. This adds insult to injury for lawabiding citizens like us. If the Township is serious about taxing secondary suites, it should adopt the City of Langley’s approach. The City gave owners of illegal secondary suites a couple of years to register and bring their suites up to the legal standard. If it was found later that they had an illegal suite, the owner would face heavy fines. The Township actually has a bylaw which requires that all secondary suites be registered and legalized. Yet by the Township’s own estimates, there are about

Government must not cross line

Editor: Capitalism — free enterprise —corruption. No other economic system has ever produced such wealth for people as capitalism. The term “free enterprise” has been battered lately. Enterprise is not free, in our governing system, it is really “taxed and regulated private enterprise.” Corporations have been around for a long time, as has the structure of capitalism, financial markets, manufacturing, The

trade, construction, etc. Together, they form private enterprise, the engine that drives our economy. Government’s role is to provide and enforce the laws, tax structure and regulatory framework for private enterprise to function, and to do this openly, honestly and at arm’s length. When government crosses the line and gets in bed with, (colludes in the corporation’s board rooms), the system becomes corrupt and breaks down. Many of us believe that has happened, as the BC Lib-

erals have sold us out for favours and quid pro quo donations. Our Auditor General (who will soon be leaving) has become the most valued office in Victoria, because he is perceived as non-corruptible and we are relying on him to save us from our government. It’s never been more apparent that we need to build a new centre-right political party, and the BC Conservatives have it underway. Roland Seguin, Langley

10,000 to 12,000 illegal suites. So far, it appears the Township will not be going after illegal suite owners. They can send staff from house to house to find out if they have an unregistered dog, to collect a paltry $24 per year, but can’t or won’t do anything about illegal suites, where the Townbship could collect up to $580 per year. We feel like we are being penalized for being law-abiding citizens. We ask that you withhold our names, as we live on a cul-de-sac with many homes containing illegal suites. We do not want to create a bad neighbourly environment. Names withheld by request

Beauty appreciated Editor: I wish to say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the team(s) involved in the creation, planting, hanging and care of the flower arrangements installed each year in Langley. I consider myself lucky that I drive an electric scooter. I’m able to stop and admire the handiwork. I’m amazed at the thoughtful arrangements that don’t bloom and die at the same time, but are planted so that there is a continual kaleidoscope of new, constantly changing flowers

throughout the spring, summer and autumn. What is even more amazing is the diversity one can see, just walking around one pot or basket. I used to drive around and take pictures of the hanging baskets and cement pots around the City, until my camera died. So, once again, kudos to the gardening team(s) of Langley. You’re appreciated more than you know. Dianne Gamache, Langley

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ross-border shopping elicits a lot of attention from the public, the media and politicians. In many cases, people are exhorted to stay in Canada, not to shop in the U.S. and to be patriotic. Frank Bucholtz, There is nothing wrong with editor such calls, but they often fall on deaf ears. Cross-border shopping is a fact of life, particularly in communities that are very close to the border. The high Canadian dollar and the close proximity of the U.S. border to almost one million people in the South Fraser and Fraser Valley regions mean there will always be some cross-border shopping. A number of Black Press newspapers in this region are putting together this section — not to tell people what to do, but instead to provide our readers with more detailed knowledge about a number of facets of cross-border shopping. We don’t have all the answers, but our reporters did come up with some very interesting information. We believe that if people have more knowledge about cross-border shopping and the issues surrounding it, they will make more informed decisions. It is in the best interests of all of us who live in this region to have as strong an economy as possible, and that’s why we have gathered together this information. Many years ago, I worked for what was then called Canada Customs, working at three of the five Lower Mainland border crossings. I have plenty of firsthand knowledge of the factors that influence Canadians to cross the border for shopping, and for that matter, what attracts Americans to Canada. Some things have changed. It’s not as easy to cross the border as it used to be — passports or other secure information are required. But some things have not changed very much. The lineups are long today at busy times, but they were often just as long 35 years ago. We hope that all our readers gain some useful information from this section.

Langley businesses respond to challenge to-find name brand clothing, or Peninsula Runners farm equipment, owner Philip Ellis, it’s animal feed, about being part of the petroleum and community and personalized have a cafe that service that keeps his customers sees regulars from running away to shop in enjoy a meal the United States. and catch up on “I think the key is to be part of what’s going on the community and do things around town. for the community so people see the value in what you do and will Photos: above: Jack Nicholson - Otter Co-op. right: Peninsula Runners staff (missing - Phil Ellis) The Co-op has been putting up support us,” said Ellis, who owns cornered a market in running shoes not posters offering “Top 10 reasons to shop the Walnut Grove store, but works also at found online or in the U.S. locally” as well. the White Rock and Abbotsford Peninsula They can be found in Europe but otherwise Nicholson said they continually price Runners locations. they are only found in Canada. compare groceries in the United States, and Peninsula Runners organizes the annual “About 30 per cent of our shoes you can’t have often found that people aren’t saving and upcoming Golden Ears half marathon find in the U.S.” across the bridge, with funds raised going to That being said, Ellis truly believes that money going across the border. school lunch programs. They also run Sun it’s the responsibility of all Canadians to People will save on milk, butter, cheese and poultry products, the Canadian prices of Run clinics and other programs. support Canadian jobs and the economy, “We aren’t a faceless corporation, we are by choosing to stay and pay in this country. which are affected by marketing boards. Kathy (the manager) and Phil, who know Another Langley business that competes Most other grocery items are the same price, or even more in the United States, he said. our customers by name. We are your directly with U.S. stores is Otter Co-op. neighbours,” he said. “I think it comes down Competing with the United States has been Marketing boards were created in the to people realizing that when they choose more of a challenge in the past year and 1960s and 1970s so farmers could sell their to buy local they are choosing to support a half than it has in the past, said general dairy and poultry at set prices, in order to ensure their livelihood. In the open market, Canada and Canadian jobs. It all comes full manager Jack Nicholson. circle.” “At our 248 Street gas bar, our litres are prices constantly fluctuate. The United He said his biggest competition in the down this year, but they are up at our other States doesn’t have marketing boards and United States is online shopping. gas bars,” said Nicholson. “Our groceries are competition drives the prices for those items “We’ve been asked if we would go online, but down too. We hear from our competitors, down. Farmers in the United States do we can’t fit you properly into your shoes over also near the border, that their groceries are receive other subsidies though. the Internet,” he said laughing. down as well. Our suppliers are saying they In September, Otter Co-op sent out 10,000 Business has been good for the popular have seen a significant reductions of sales surveys about cross-border shopping to residents within a five kilometre radius of running store and they believe it’s because near the border this year.” they have “stayed true to who they are.” But buying local, especially at a one-stop the 248 Street store. The prices for shoes are coming more in line shop like Otter Co-op, where customers are They received 1,000 surveys back. too, which helps, he said. rewarded financially each year through paid- “Out of 1,000 surveyed, 52 per cent had gone But what can’t be helped is the 18 per out cash dividends, has its financial rewards. to the U.S. in the past three months. Thirtycent tax Canadians pay on shoes, one that “We support the community, we are part of five per cent had bought food and 33 per Americans don’t pay. the community, but to do that we need our cent bought gas,” Nicholson said. “Prime Minister Harper was in Langley last customers to support us,” he said. Gas sales have been a big part of Otter week (on Feb. 8) for an economic discussion. Otter Co-op, which has been around for 90 Co-op’s business, and sales are doing well If the government lowered that tax, it could years at its 248 Street location, does enjoy at the four other gas bars, particularly in really help,” he said. a loyal customer base. They also sell items Abbotsford, where gas prices are lower due In the meantime, Peninsula Runners has you can’t get anywhere else. They sell hard- to the lack of TransLink taxes.

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ower prices on some items lure Canadian shoppers into the U.S., and last year’s increase in duty-free limits has made it easier for travellers to bring home goods. However, what is beneficial for consumers has many Canadian retailers concerned. Ed Fast, Abbotsford MP and minister of international trade, said the federal government made the decision with the consumer in mind, saying the government wanted to acknowledge that Canadians often travel to the United States and should have a reasonable opportunity to bring home purchases. In June of last year, the duty-free limits for visits of more than 24 hours increased to $200 from $50, and for any visit longer than 48 hours, the amount increased to $800 from $400. The dutyfree limit for any visit under 24 hours remains at zero. For communities close to the border, such as Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Delta and Richmond, this change has caused concern for business owners. “I acknowledge that some of our retailers in Abbotsford have been impacted by the higher duty-free limits. In fact, some very close friends of mine have shared with me that they’ve been impacted, not

only by that, but impacted by the high Canadian dollar,” said Fast. Tina Stewart, executive director of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association, said the impact since the increases has been noticeable, and for some, devastating. “We’ve actually had a few businesses that have shut down in the last little while and I attribute it directly to crossborder shopping. It was a very dramatic, sudden difference in their revenue.” Stewart said individual consumers may benefit from going to the U.S. and buying $200 worth of goods, “but a struggling small business who purchases the same $200, because it’s for their business, gets taxed on that. That doesn’t quite seem fair.” Fast said one of the primary reasons for the change is the fact that the limits haven’t been increased in many years. “We felt that it was time for us to recognize the reality that the price of goods has increased significantly in that period of time. But it was also to bring our duty-free limits more in line with the United States.” He explained that while business owners are concerned, it should be seen as a win for consumers. He said the government’s next step will be finding ways to help businesses compete with their American counterparts.

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costs among risks to weigh “There’s really no statistical difference in the quality of [regular] gasoline,” he said. “It’s 87 octane.” But he said cross-border gas shoppers may run into different levels of added ethanol. Canadian gas is allowed to contain a maximum of 10 per cent ethanol, but U.S. stations are allowed to sell higher proportions. “You want to watch the ethanol concentration,” Cousin said, adding a good rule of thumb is to avoid anything higher than 10 per cent. “When you start getting into 25, 30 and 50 per cent ethanol, it will damage older cars and it’s expensive.” Cousin said drivers intending to head to the U.S. to get cheap gas should factor in the extra distance they have to travel and the time idling in border lines in gauging the final extent of their savings. He also said anyone who crosses the border – no matter for how brief a time – should have travel medical insurance to guard against disastrously high U.S. medical system costs if they have an accident or health problem. “Things happen,” Cousin said. “Even if you’re going down for a quick 15 minutes.” Jock Finlayson, executive vice-president of the Business Council of B.C., says the “dramatically higher” gas taxes charged here have almost certainly amplified the “epidemic” of cross-border shopping, although he said

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Senate investigates higher Canadian prices

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report on a Senate investigation of higher Canadian prices opens with the sentence “Canadians are feeling ripped off.” The report by the the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance, “The CANADA-USA Price Gap” notes large price gaps remain between the two countries even when the Canadian dollar is worth as much or more than the American currency. Released Feb. 4, the report calls for a review of government policies that boost costs, including cross-border tariffs that slap additional charges on imported goods coming into Canada, unique-to-Canada safety regulations that can add to a car’s expense and a policy that aims to protect the Canadian book publishing industry by allowing a 10 per cent markup on the price of American books imported into Canada. Committee chair Senator Joseph Day said there was no single explanation for the price discrepancies. “The study showed that there are many variables that contribute to the price of products,” Day said. For example, the committee report notes that some American manufacturers charge Canadian retailers 10 per cent to 50 per cent more than U.S. retailers for the same products. When Canadian companies complain to

the U.S. suppliers, they are told there are three main reasons — Canadians are used to paying more; the higher costs cover the expense of maintaining offices and warehouses in Canada; and the mark-ups compensate distributors for the higher cost of doing business in Canada. The committee heard 53 witnesses over eight months of public hearings that started in the fall of 2011, including government officials, consumer groups, retailers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, experts from the academic sector, accountants and independent economists. Among the witnesses, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney suggested the price differences also have something to do with the near-collapse of the U.S. economy in 2008 and its slow recovery. “Unexpected economic weakness in one country, in this case the U.S., could lead to an undesirable buildup of inventories and result in local discounting of prices,” Carney said. Carney added the smaller size of the Canadian market may make volume discounts harder to get. However, another witness, business analyst Jean-François Vinet, noted that residents of Montreal, a city of two million people, are finding bargains in the nearby U.S. city of Plattsburgh, which has a population of 20,000 people. “How can a city [Plattsburgh] with such a

little market have prices that are so much cheaper, wheres prices are higher in a huge urban area like Montreal?” Vinet asked. One answer to that question may be tariffs, the extra charges levied on imported goods that are designed to protect Canadian manufacturers. Those charges are having the unintended effect of boosting prices when there is no local industry to protect, the report suggests. It notes that consumer products that are not actually made in either Canada or the U.S., such as ice hockey pants and helmets, are still subject to an 18 per cent tariff rate when imported into Canada, compared to the 2.9 per cent tariff the U.S. charges on the same products. The report says Canadian car prices tend to be higher than U.S. prices, but mostly for high-end luxury and larger vehicles, while the difference is slighter for lower-priced cars in the compact and subcompact categories that make up 67 per cent of vehicle sales in Canada. In fact, some vehicles in those smaller categories are cheaper in Canada than the U.S., the report notes. The vehicle price differences are attributed to tariffs and differing safety standards in Canada and the U.S, which require manufacturers to produce Canadian versions of vehicles, something that adds cost, especially when the vehicle is a relatively low-volume luxury model.

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bbotsford businesswoman Gerri Charles is thrilled when prom season rolls around, because she gets to host hopeful girls at her dress boutique, Champagne & Lace. But for the last few years, many of these girls take what they learn at Charles’ showroom, and head down to the United States to make the purchase. Charles has had to let some staff go, and finds it difficult to continue saying “yes” to community requests for event sponsorships and raffle ticket purchases. As the Canadian dollar has grown to parity with the American in the past three years, Canadians living close to the border have been enjoying lower prices of the international town that’s often less than 30 minutes away. They also get generous duty exemptions at the border. This is costing Canadian businesses, and their employees, dearly. In 2010, the City of Bellingham’s finance director, John Carter, conducted a survey. He estimated that Canadian shoppers account for 10 to 20 per cent of all retail sales in Bellingham. That’s at least $140 to $235 million Canadian dollars flowing to Bellingham every year for general merchandise, restaurant food and drinks, says Carter. And this figure excludes groceries, a major purchase for people regularly shopping down south. When U.S. retail sales dropped by as much as

30 per cent in 2009, Bellingham saw only a small decrease, and it has already rebounded, says Ken Oplinger, president and CEO of the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry. “It was almost entirely because of Canadians coming across.” On busy summer shopping weekends, the Chamber estimates that over half of cars in big box store parking lots have Canadian plates, mostly from B.C. The estimate for the Costco lot is 70 per cent, although the store wouldn’t confirm that figure. Nationwide, through their 50 million trips across the border, Canadians could be spending as much as 10 per cent of their retail dollars in the United States, according to Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter. That’s more than $20 billion a year. This means that, while the Bellingham Costco is planning an expansion, and hiring more staff, places like Abbotsford’s Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, a 12-minute drive from the border, have seen their retail sales flatten, and growth has been slower than expected. This is due to cross-border shopping, the mall believes. For specialty retailers, employee wages are about 18 per cent of retail sales, says retail consultant John Williams, head of J.C. Williams Group in Toronto. Sales of $140 million — the minimum amount that Canadians are sending to Bellingham annually — correspond with 800 potential retail jobs in Canada. That’s

he wanted to bring those same skis in. There are tariffs on finished goods heading into Canada that don’t exist in the U.S., explains Allan Asaph, executive director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. “No amount of shop local promotion is going to compete with people’s price sensitivity. What we need to address is the landed cost to Canadian retailers, so they can be more competitive.” These price differences were 13 per cent on average last year, according to BMO. While Canadians are propping up the Belligham economy, their neglect of their own economy does cost the community. “I would love to continue to pay for gift cards and draw prizes for all the local high school grads. I would love to continue to support them in advertising in their annuals and their yearbooks. But that pendulum has to swing both ways,” says Charles, who explains that the money she has donated to various community functions over the years has come as a result of the business she has done. Two-thirds of Canadians have shopped in the U.S. in the past year, according to a recent Ipsos Canada poll. Of those, 72 per cent feel no guilt about it, and 15 per cent have lied to a customs agent. Canadian retailers, like Brent Murdoch and Gerri Charles, want a level playing field with regard to the tariffs that Canadian and American businesses need to pay. That will allow them to hire more staff and support more community events.

based on a Statistics Canada average of $15 per hour, for 40 hours per week. Gerry Charles’ boutique, Champagne & Lace, has cut back to nine employees from 24 in the past four years. The $100 that Abbotsford shoppers might save by buying their prom dress over the line is linked to real jobs lost, she says, and that equates to fewer car and mortgage payments, and less tax income for public services. “The Canadian consumer misunderstands the dynamics of the tariffs and duties, and thinks that somehow the Canadian retailers are just gouging them, and that there’s some inequities we have control over. And we don’t,” says Charles. When Brent Murdoch’s customers come to his outdoor gear store, Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Abbotsford, they frequently compare his prices to those of stores to the south. Murdoch is forever justifying the 18 per cent duty he has to pay on U.S. items such as tents and footwear, from which American businesses are exempt. He hasn’t had to fire staff, but VPO has grown slower than expected. “It really impacts our opportunity to grow. We’re constantly up against that,” he says. “We work very very hard on the pricing issue. It takes up a lot of my time, just trying to be competitive. But it is difficult.” This year, he has been “bombarded” by local shoppers requesting him to install bindings on skis that were brought in from the U.S., often duty-free. VPO would need pay duty if

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Poll shows prices main focus of cross-border shoppers Majority of Lower Mainland residents drive to U.S. regularly Jeff Nagel, Black Press

A large majority of Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents regularly cross the border to shop in the U.S., according to a new poll. Nearly three-quarters of respondents to the Insights West poll said they drove across the border to shop in the last year and many are making frequent forays for cross-border shopping. On average, those polled drove to the U.S. more than five times in the past year, about half had crossed three or more times and a sizable minority of 15 per cent said they’d crossed 13 times or more. Cross-border trips are becoming more common, the poll shows, finding 21 per cent say they are crossing more often, while 12 per cent are going less often and the remaining two-thirds are unchanged. Lower prices for the same products in the U.S. were the top reason for trips over the line, cited by 85 per cent of those polled. “Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley shoppers are very conscious that retail prices in the U.S. are often better than in Canada,” Insights West senior vice-president Catherine Dawson said. The strong Canadian dollar was also a factor listed by 84 per cent, 74 per cent said cheaper flights out of Seattle or Bellingham was

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More than a third of those polled said they have a U.S. mail box or address where they can pick up goods they’ve ordered but which either can’t be shipped to Canada or would cost too much once shipping is included. Buying gas was the most popular purchase – 89 per cent said they’d fuel up either regularly or occasionally on trips to the U.S. – but clothing, shoes and accessories (81 per cent) and groceries (78 per cent) were also among the spending leaders. About 70 per cent of those polled agree Canadians shopping in the U.S. hurts the local B.C. economy, and about half agreed it may mean job losses here. Those polled were roughly split when asked if cross-border shopping is a false economy, where they spend more on travel than is saved. An overwhelming 91 per cent of those polled said Canadian retailers must improve their pricing if they want to prevent shoppers heading instead to the U.S. “These opinions suggest that local residents are more concerned with their own finances and getting a good deal when they shop than they are with how their behaviour might be impacting the broader Canadian economy and population,” Dawson said. The online survey of 1,077 Lower Mainland adults was conducted Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. For more details on this and other polls see www.insightswest.ca.

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t is estimated that B.C. farmers are losing sales of between two million and four million dozen eggs annually due to crossborder shopping. That equates to $6 million to $12 million worth of farm gate sales. In order to combat that loss, the BC Egg Marketing Board (BCEMB) has embarked on a province-wide awareness initiative to put the economic impact of cross-border shopping into perspective for consumers. The BCEMB spent more than a year researching the issue. Executive director Al Sakalauskas said that 1.9 million households in B.C. are located within 75 kilometres of the border. No other province in the country has that kind of population density relative to the border. The group’s study found that 76 per cent of those households have shopped in the U.S. in the past 12 months. Of those that did shop across the line, 26 per cent purchased eggs. “We are talking about same-day excursions, not 24-hour stays.” He said people are limited to bringing back two dozen eggs, but acknowledged there is no exact calculation of how many eggs are actually crossing the line. “Our discussion with the border protection people is they are interested in immigration issues, guns, drugs and some of the more

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substantial societal issues, rather than whether people are taking a dozen eggs across.” But why are people going to Washington for their eggs? Price is a factor. The average cost for a dozen Grade A white eggs in Canada is about $2.79, compared to about $1.75 in the United States. However, Sakalauskas noted the price becomes higher the further south one travels. The closer to the border, the more attractive the pricing becomes. “They are catering to Canadians down there and the American food industry has always

used staple items as a draw.” While the lower price is appealing, Sakalauskas said it’s not enough on its own to motivate people to shop in the U.S. He called eggs a “fill-in” item. His studies indicate that groceries are not the primary motive for cross-border shopping. Clothing, shoes and gasoline are higher on the list of preferred items. “You (consumers) wouldn’t primarily go there for that purpose. But the idea is ‘I’m already down here,’ so they do it.” He explained with major stores like Costco

and WalMart offering both retail and grocery items in the same locations, and other grocery retailers being located in or near shopping malls, consumers are merely picking up their regular shopping items during their excursions. Those who purchase eggs in the U.S. are getting a similar product to those in Canada. Sakalauskas said the quality of the egg itself is “pretty equal,” as they all come from the same type of hen. However, B.C. has different farm protocols in terms of “biosecurity” (measures reducing the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, invasive species or unwanted organisms.) He called it a higher standard, noting that B.C. has 132 egg farmers as compared to the U.S. which has a smaller number of large producers. “One egg farm in the U.S. can have as many eggs as the entire province of B.C.,” he said, noting that 56 companies in the U.S. produce 89 per cent of the eggs in America. The BCEMB study is focused on the average, lowest cost egg. Sakalauskas said the same degree of lost sales due to cross-border shopping is not seen in the specialty egg market like organic eggs, free range or Omega 3 products. For more on this issue, visit eggonomics.ca

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t may not be cheaper to shop online through American companies, say two Langley store owners. In fact, the better deal is right here at home, points out Langley’s Forever Yours Lingerie owner Sonya Perkins. Before deciding to launch an online store, Perkins decided to do some online shopping comparisons. What she found might surprise some. “I spent a day online shopping. I bought things from Canada and the U.S.,” said Perkins. “What we were finding is customers would come in and try on bras, go with one of our fitters and take down all the proper measurements and then tell us they would buy the bra online from the States,” she said. “There is this perceived idea out there that they can get it at a lower price.” Not so. And here’s why, she explains. “A bra we sell at $69 may be $5 cheaper in the U.S.,” Perkins said. “By the time it gets to your door and you have paid the duty (of 18 per cent of anything not made in Canada or the U.S.), and delivery, which is usually 25 per cent higher than what we can ship, it costs a lot more from the States.” She points to a recent example of a woman

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ong before Match.com, there was Emma. The year is 1814 and Emma Woodhouse is eager to see her friends happily married. Giddy with the success of one match, Emma ignores the warnings of Mr. Knightley and turns her attention to young Harriet Smith, determined to ensure a suitable union. But Emma’s efforts misfire, resulting in a flurry of comic complications that uncover the real effects of her meddling and reveal how little Emma knows about true love. A timeless romance, Emma, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen, plays March 12 to 23 at TWU’s School of the Arts, Media and Culture. “Directing a show about a matchmaker in these days of eHarmony and match.com is really fascinating,” says Langley’s Aaron Caleb, who helms the production. “Whatever the century, we all look for love and the events and insights of this story remain startlingly fresh. When you add in Jane Austen’s vivid, charming characters, the result is delight from start to finish.” In addition to clever and beautiful Emma (Daniele Neve), the attractive and enigmatic Mr. Knightley (Brandon Bate), and Emma’s hapless friend Harriet, (Shelby Wyminga), all of Austen’s colourful characters are present in this production. Two Langley residents take on the most comic roles in the ensemble. Emma’s hypochondriac father, Henry Woodhouse is played by fourth year BFA student Mark Fleming, whose many TWU credits include Romeo in last season’s Romeo + Juliet.

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The halls are alive with The Sound of Plaid as H.D. Stafford Middle School and Langley Secondary team up to present another musical extravaganza — this one a “Glee Club edition.” The Sound of Plaid tells the story of a group of students who are on their way to their first major performance, but en route their school bus is broad-

sided by a bus full of Catholic school girls on their way to see the Beatles North American premier on the Ed Sullivan Show. None of the plaids survive and the posthumous show is their one opportunity to give the performance they couldn’t in life. Filled with ’60s tunes and enough plaid to last a lifetime,

The Sound of Plaid runs from Feb. 28 to March 2 and March 7-9 at 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinee performances on March 2 and 9. Tickets are $12 adult and $10 student/senior. For reservation information, go to www.langleysecondary. com and click on the Sound of Plaid link, or call 604-534-4171 ext. 743.

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A magical journey to Morocco Experience the Magic of Morocco at the City of Langley Library. On Saturday, March 2, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. photographer John Gordon will present a pictorial tour of the ancient trading city of Marrakesh. Audiences will visit the fishing port of Essaouira with its Portuguese ramparts, crafts and unique street life and cross

the high Atlas mountains by bus to the desert city of Quarzazate. Gordon has a wealth of eyecatching photos from his trip to Morocco to share. For more information or to register, call the library at 604514-2855. The Langley photographer has a number of presentations coming up throughout

the month of March, including a new exhibit of bird photographs which he will show on March 4 in White Rock. He returns to Langley on March 6, with a display of photos from the United Kingdom at Brookswood Library. Presentation times vary. For more dates or further information, contact your local library.

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All cats, small or large, are true carnivores. This means they must eat a meat based diet in order to survive. Cats cannot be vegetarians. Their bodies are specifically geared for processing a diet rich in animal protein. There are many great healthy benefits in feeding raw diet: Improved digestion Greatly reducing stool odor and volume Healthy coat, less shedding, fewer hairballs Increased energy Healthy weight / or weight loss if overweight Better dental health Better urinary health For the kibble addicts… The first step in the transition to raw is to establish a regular mealtime. Introduce a high protein canned food along with a small amount of its dry food to get her used to the softer texture. Only leave the food out for 30 minutes, and then take it away. Cats can easily go 8-12 hours between meals. Generally changing a cat’s feeding habits can trigger a jumpstart in their metabolism; therefore they will be hunger at dinner time and more willing to try a new food. Continue to increase her canned food and slowly reduce the kibble portion of the meal. For extra finicky cats, a “bribe” food topper can be added to the canned food to encourage her to try it such as: grated parmesan cheese, bonito flakes, dehydrated meat treats or catnip. Once your cat has been switched to canned food, the transition to a raw diet is just a matter of getting used to a new food. Quality raw diets generally don’t have any odor, so she may not recognize it as food right away. Mix a small amount of her regular canned food with the new raw food in

order to help her get use it the new smell and texture. Gradually increase the ratio of raw vs. canned over several weeks. “Bribe” Food toppers can help with this transition as well. Feeding a proper raw diet is not just about feeding raw meat. A proper raw food diet should include quality meat, bone, organ meats, and some vegetables and supplements. These elements are needed in proper proportions to ensure that the cat is feed a balanced diet. Quality ingredients are essential in a good raw diet. Whether you buy a premixed raw food or make it yourself, always check to make sure the meat is fit for human consumption? Meat trimming and fat or butcher “pet grade meats” can sometimes consist of only by-products of the raw food industry, and result in an imbalanced diet with a greater risk of health problems after long term use. When considering making the switch to raw, please take the same precautions as you would when handling any raw meat. It is important to be aware of your cats eating habits regardless of what type of food the cat eats. Make sure your cat eats every day. Being a little hungry may help motivate a cat to try a new food, but never let a cat go 24 hours without eating. Always thaw raw food in the refrigerator. Some cats prefer their raw food warmed-up a bit. Always warm raw food in a plastic Ziploc bag placed in a bowl of warm water or by adding warm water to a serving. Never use a microwave. It’s also important to use any thawed raw food within 2-3 days. Never refreeze previously thawed food. It is also important to provide a quiet, stress-free place for your cat to eat. If your cat is diabetic, make sure to consult your veterinarian before transitioning. A change in diet can drastically and immediately affect the amount of insulin a diabetic cat requires.

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It didn’t take Reece Callies long to realize he had found the place he will call home for the next few years. “As soon as I got on campus, I could see myself there for the next four years,” he said. Callies, who graduates from Langley Secondary this June, has accepted a field lacrosse scholarship off to High Point University, a private liberal arts college in High Point, North Carolina. Callies, who verbally committed to the school back in December, signed his national letter of intent on Feb. 6. For Callies, it came down to two schools: Denver University or High Point. “I knew I wanted to go before I even set foot on the Denver campus,” Callies said, adding that he loved the atmosphere on the High Point campus. He joins a fledgling lacrosse program which will be in its second year when Callies arrives. That was also part of the appeal, knowing there would be no juniors or seniors to push for playing time. “That was a big selling point,” Miranda GATHERCOLE/Langley Times Callies admitted. “I feel I will have Langley Thunder’s Reece Callies tracks down a loose ball during his team’s round robin game against New Westminster more opportunity.” at Willoughby Community Park. Callies helped Langley win the gold at the U19 tier 1 field lacrosse provincial title. He For their part, the Panthers coaching has also accepted a scholarship offer to High Point University in North Carolina. staff are just as excited to land Callies. “He is a big, athletic kid who sees “We recruited him as a multiple And Callies is just happy he can the field really well,” threat all over the field.” continue playing the game he loves. said coach Jon Torpey. Torpey is especially impressed with He began playing lacrosse about “He has only Callies’ play in the open field and how 10 years ago, after watching a cousin scratched the surface of he sees the game develop. play, and was hooked immediately. how good he can be.” “I think he has a ton of potential And earlier this month (Feb. 17) Callies caught the to be a special player for us,” Torpey Callies helped his Langley Thunder eye of the High Point said. team win the U19 tier 1 field lacrosse coaching staff in the “The kind of guy you would want to provincial championship. fall of 2011 when he build a foundation around, the kind of And his coach with the Thunder, was playing for Team people you want in your organization Bryan Poole, had high praise for BC at a tournament in Reece Callies as you are getting things off the Callies, who he has coached in both Maryland. field lacrosse player ground.” box and field lacrosse over the years. “I got a chance to Callies, who plans to study business, “Scoring, defence, he is just an allTorpey doesn’t watch him there and said education was just as important around player,” Poole said. envision many then followed him the next couple of as lacrosse, and High Point offers him “(And) he is probably the best faceproblems. months,” Torpey said. a chance to excel in both. off guy in B.C.; he is just awesome.” “He is “We did everything we could to get “I want to be a part of a winning Poole added that after goaltender unique him on board.” team,” Callies said. Ryley Brown, who won the most because he is The coach said that how much “(Coach) knows what he he is doing valuable player award at provincials, playing time Callies gets as a freshman so versatile: he can play offence, he and I feel he is bringing in a good Callies was probably a close second on can play defence, he can (take) facedepends on he adapts to his new group of guys.” the team. offs,” Torpey said. surroundings and teammates. But

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