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John Yap takes the fall in Liberal’s ethnic vote scandal Local school trustee says party’s move sends a mixed message by Matthew Hoekstra Black Press Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap said Tuesday parliamentary tradition prompted him to resign from cabinet, as furor continued over a leaked memo promising “quick wins” with ethnic communities. “There is a parliamentary tradition when a ministry is under investigation, then the minister of the Crown steps aside until that investigation is complete and any allegations are cleared,” he said in an interview. Yap stepped aside Monday from his duties as the Liberal government’s advanced education and multiculturalism minister pending the outcome of an investigation into government conduct on outreach to ethnic communities. B.C. Liberal MLAs held an extended caucus meeting Monday to deal with the fallout from a leaked memo describing the use of government resources to boost the party’s popularity with ethnic communities. One disputed point is a plan to apologize in the legislature this month for the head tax on Chinese immigrants, imposed by Ottawa from 1885 to 1935. Such apologies are proposed in the strategy memo as “quick wins” before the May 14 provincial election. The memo was written in January 2012, when Yap was not the minister. The NDP released another document Monday, a December 2011 spreadsheet describing a meeting to “target swing ridings” and “target ethnicities” including Chinese, South Asian, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese.
The documents, which originated before Yap was appointed minister of multiculturalism, contain language, ideas and suggestions that are “clearly unacceptable and inappropriate,” Yap told The Richmond Review. He said Premier Christy Clark delivered a heartfelt apology on the “whole sordid matter,” which isn’t a true reflection of his government. “That does not reflect what we believe and what we do in government. For myself personally I expect that the investigation will clear the allegations.” Those close to the local MLA have reacted with shock and some regret, but
“John Yap had nothing to do with ‘quick wins,’ and, more to the point, John Yap is clearly being scapegoated by the Clark government.” — James Plett
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Matthew Hoekstra photo Bill Chu (right) addresses the media at a March 1 press conference, with Hanson Lau (left) and Tommy Tao.
Activists rebuff premier’s apology for ethnic strategy Chinese community leaders tell Liberals reconciliation for votes is ‘immoral’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Chinese community activists rejected Premier Christy Clark’s apology for a leaked document that strategized “quick wins” from ethnic voters, calling it insincere. “An apology is good only if it’s timely and sincere, and the current government’s offer of an apology is unfortunately neither timely nor does it appear to be sincere,” said Tommy Tao at a Froday press conference in Richmond. Tao, a lawyer and community activist, applauded the federal Conservative government’s apology for the head tax, but lamented the B.C. Liberal government’s plan to address the history of Chinese Canadians in B.C.
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Yap said he’s also been heartened by support he’s received. Some critics suggested an apology for the Chinese head tax would now appear hollow, but Yap—who has been working on the issue for several months—believes an apology is still the right thing to do. But he acknowledges the timing, with an election in May, is unfortunate. “I do appreciate that leaked document contained references to things like quick wins, which is clearly cynical and something that I personally completely reject,” he said. “I still believe (an apology) is the right thing to do, but it will be up to my colleagues to decide on balance whether we proceed with the apology now or wait until after the election.” Richmond school trustee Eric Yung said he has no doubt Yap will be exonerated, but said the government is sending a mixed message by having one of its most prominent ethnic MLAs step aside while attempting to prove the documents aren’t representative of the party. “At the time the minister was Harry Bloy. The memo seems to come out of the premier’s office. I can understand the need to appear impartial, but I don’t think it was the right guy or the right call.” The ethnic votes scandal was the last straw for the vice-president of the Surrey-Tynehead B.C. Liberal Riding Association James Plett, who resigned last Friday. In a blog post Monday, Plett said Yap’s decision showed “an unusual level of personal dignity and honour, and a great deal of respect for the parliamentary system.” “John Yap had nothing to do with ‘quick wins,’ and, more to the point, John Yap is clearly being scapegoated by the Clark government,” he wrote. See Page 7 Clark has already accepted the res-
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Richmond council sidesteps shark fin debate No ban in the cards for Richmond, city says not its jurisdiction
“Matters relating to shark finning and shark fin food products, however, are within federal rather than municipal jurisdiction.” — city report
by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Regulating shark fins should be left to the federal government, not cities, senior staff told council at Richmond City Hall this week. “There has been much media attention around the issue of prohibiting the sale and distribution of shark fins and shark fin food products. Matters relating to shark finning and shark fin food products, however, are within federal rather than municipal jurisdiction,” said Glenn McLaughlin and May Leung in a report delivered Monday at city hall. With that, Richmond council followed the lead of Burnaby and Delta and chose not to pursue a shark fin bylaw. An Ontario court’s recent decision to overturn a shark fin ban in Toronto “reinforces staff’s opinion on the issue of jurisdiction,” the report says, adding a bylaw regulating the possession, consumption or sale of shark fin is not recommended. The report from McLaughlin, the city’s chief licence inspector, and Leung, the city’s solicitor, also noted a municipal bylaw would be difficult to enforce, citing a lack of authority to seize fins for analysis and verification, and a lack of expertise in identifying fins and their origin. Last summer, the Vancouver Animal Defense League urged council to ban the Asian delicacy used in soup. Since then, some Metro Vancouver municipalities have instituted bans, while others have opted to avoid legislation.
Matthew Hoekstra file photo Marley Daviduk of the Vancouver Animal Defense League confronted owner David Chung in the lobby of The Jade Seafood Restaurant in a heated lunchtime showdown last summer. The Vancouver Animal Defense League wants shark fin soup banned, while Chung supports serving it.
In the Richmond report, officials noted over 400 people submitted comments to city hall in support of a ban, while the B.C. Asian Restaurant and Cafe Owners Association filed a petition with 1,130 signatures opposing a ban. Staff told council Monday they plan to work with the association— led by Richmond restaurateur and shark fin apologist David Chung— to produce a brochure “dealing with consumption of shark fins.” Coun. Harold Steves said he’d like to see a ban on shark fin imports, and the promotion of B.C.’s own shark: the dog-
fish. The dogfish is the most common shark species found in B.C. waters. “We could have a major business here in British Columbia,” he said. “I think it’s a compromise that we could do, and British Columbians would benefit from it.” In Ottawa, MP Fin Donnelly is proposing legislation that would ban shark fin imports in Canada and enshrine in legislation Canada’s ban on shark finning. Further debate on his private member’s bill, C-380, is scheduled for March 22. A vote on second reading is expected March 27. “At this point I’m still feeling confi-
dent. I anticipate it will be a close vote,” he said Monday. Up to 73 million sharks are being killed each year—most for their fins alone—a practise threatening onethird of all shark species with extinction, said Donnelly. Each year Canada imports an average of 100 tonnes of shark fins without an easy method of determining their origin. But Conservative government MPs gave Donnelly’s bill a cool reception in a House of Commons debate Feb. 11. “Canada believes that working through regional fisheries management organizations to ensure
strong management and enforcement practises globally is the most effective way to prevent unsustainable shark fishing practices, such as finning,” said MP Randy Kamp, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. “A complete trade ban would penalize responsible legitimate fishing practices without addressing overfishing practices or improving global fisheries management.” Last fall Richmond Conservative MP Alice Wong spoke against the need for further legislation by sitting down to a bowl of shark fin soup at the Jade Seafood Restaurant on Alexandra Road. Nonetheless, Donnelly—an NDP MP who represents New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody— hopes to convince enough Conservative backbenchers to vote with opposition parties and advance the bill for further study. In the meantime, Donnelly said cities can play a role. Some municipalities, like Richmond, are nervous about drafting a bylaw in the wake of a judge overturning Toronto’s shark fin bylaw, he acknowledged, but he said bylaws such as Port Moody’s are more sound. “I don’t think they’ll have any problem with any kind of legal challenge,” he said. “When you compare it to other issues, one that comes to mind is the pesticide issue…cities often lead the charge because they’re the closet level of government to the people.”
Shark decision shows ‘lack of courage,’ says activist But city councillor insists legislation is not the city’s purview and collaboration is better by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter City council is satisfying a “tiny minority” by not moving to ban shark fins in Richmond, an activist said Monday. “Richmond’s response reflects a lack of courage,” said Anthony Marr. “They are catering to only one small entity, which is the (B.C. Asian) Restaurant and Cafe Owners Association.” Marr believes the “vast majority” of Richmond is in favour of a ban, including those in the Chinese community. Scientists say the most endangered sharks have just a few years left before extinction, according to Marr, who also said the well-known hammerhead shark could soon be gone forever. “Every one of the Richmond city councillors will be held responsible by me anyhow for not taking action if any of these species become extinct.” For the city to say there’s no way to enforce a bylaw is a “cop out,” he said, noting Richmond holds the power to pull a business licence for violating local government rules.
But Coun. Chak Au said the city has found it doesn’t have the mandate to impose a ban on the sale of shark fin. In the past, however, Richmond council has imposed its will in areas where senior governments have control—such as in regulating pesticides and stating its opposition toward genetically modified crops. But Au said even advocating for a shark fin ban is not the city’s purview, since the products don’t “have a direct impact in the city.” “If we pass a bylaw or motion to say we don’t want shark fins to be sold in our city, the problem is there is no direct impact or relevance to the city because this would impact something that happens elsewhere—thousands of miles away from the city,” he said. “It’s difficult for us to do something beyond our authority.” Au said he’s personally committed to promoting awareness and education for sharks by working with the advocacy group Shark Truth and University of B.C. in developing a sustainable seafood menu for local restaurants, which he’s urging to participate. “If we are trying to be collaborative, it works better. If we are trying to be antagonistic…we can arouse certain reaction which is counterproductive.” Although scientists consider many species of sharks endangered or threatened, they are legal to sell in Canada. Only three sharks—listed by the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species—are restricted here.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Anthony Marr (left) addresses Richmond council last summer.
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City Page Community news covering March 6 to 20, 2013 Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) reduce the Smith Street setback from 3.0 m to 0.0 m; and (b) reduce the Douglas Street setback from 3.0 m to 1.17 m.
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Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, March 13 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 2760, 2780 and 2800 Smith Street - DP 12601311 - Interface Architecture - To (1) permit the construction of a two-storey industrial building on a site zoned Light Industrial (IL); and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond
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Lulu Series: Art in the City Free Guest Speaker Event “The City on Display: Urban Living and the Art of Public Space” is the title of this presentation by Andrew Pask, Director of the Vancouver Public Space Network. This presentation takes place Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Richmond City Hall Council Chambers, 6911 No. 3 Road. Good cities are defined by the quality of their public spaces. Whether these are lively public squares or plazas, parks, beaches, civic architecture or vibrant streets, these are the places where people gather, celebrate, protest and participate in the theatre of public life. This presentation will take a look at the history of public space and explore how thinking about the public realm has changed over time. Focusing on the present era, it will examine recent debates, designs and dilemmas associated with the public realm, including new park and plaza projects, the social—and ‘contested’—nature of public places, and several of the more recent artistic interventions that have enlivened public spaces around the world. Andrew Pask is the founder and director of the Vancouver Public Space Network, a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that has been
championing the importance of good public space since 2005. More at www.vancouverpublicspace.ca. This talk will be preceded by a performance by renowned jazz pianist, Ron Johnston. This is the final event in the 2013 Lulu Series. Details at www.richmond.ca/luluseries. All Lulu Series events are free. Seating is limited so please RSVP at lulu@richmond.ca.
Activate! Wellness Fair Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate A fabulous free information fair promoting health, wellness, safety and independence. Get healthy, energized and inspired! Join us and find ways to achieve a more balanced life at this exciting and free multidimensional wellness event. Attend health and wellness workshops, get a spa treatment from a Blanche Macdonald student, try healthy food samples, listen to special guest speakers, win prizes and more! Call 604238-8450 or visit the Minoru Place Activity Centre to order a fabulous and delicious bag lunch for $6! Return transportation is available from all community centres. For schedule and registration information: www.richmond.ca/wellnessclinics www.facebook.com/Activate WellnessFair seniors@richmond.ca 604-238-8450
Minoru Chapel Opera Burnaby Lyric Opera presents highlights from Verdi’s Rigoletto You are invited to hear classic opera music performed at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 in the intimate and
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Come out to the Minoru Chapel Opera - today at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. historic Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road. As opera buffs know, Rigoletto follows the lustful Duke of Mantua, his hunch-backed court jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda in a story of deception, seduction and sacrifice. This classic music will be sung by five of British Columbia’s superb young opera singers: Andrew Greenwood (baritone), Gina McLellan Morel (soprano), Matt Chittick (tenor), Lisa-Dawn Kilthau (mezzo-soprano) and Jordan Collalto (bass-baritone) all under the musical direction of Burnaby Lyric Opera’s David Boothroyd. BLO is an acclaimed professional company that works with emerging and semi-professional opera singers. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for students/seniors (+HST). Doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling the registration centre at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please quote course #286508 for the 2:00 p.m. concert, #286558 for the 7:00 p.m. concert. Credit card purchases only. Sorry, no refunds. The next Minoru Chapel Opera event will feature Vancouver Opera on April 3 and Opera di Concertisti on May 1. Details at www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel.
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Bhreandáin Clugston photo Members of the Ilich family were on hand for the Milan Ilich Pavilion naming announcement along with Richmond Hospital COO Mike Nader (left) and Richmond Hospital Foundation president and CEO Natalie Meixner (second from left).
Richmond Hospital honours Milan Ilich Richmond Hospital is renaming its Westminster Health Centre the Milan Ilich Pavilion in honour of Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation’s longtime generosity to the hospital. The Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation’s latest donation brings its total giving to Richmond Hospital to $10 million over the years. “Milan and Maureen Ilich have had an incredible impact on our health care community and it’s an honour to be able to recognize their philanthropy through the renamed Milan Ilich Pavilion,” said Natalie Meixner, Richmond Hospital Foundation president & CEO. “Today, the legacy of Milan, his wife Maureen, and their children Rick and Laurie, will continue well into the future thanks to their foundation’s latest donation that will see new investments and improvements at Richmond Hospital.” The Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation began giving to Richmond Hospital Foundation more than 25 years ago, starting with a gift to help purchase a leading-edge CT scanner. Since that initial gift, Milan and Maureen have helped fund an additional CT scanner, an open-bore MRI machine, and significant upgrades to Richmond Hospital’s Emergency Department and operating rooms. FDSA LOGO IS SAVED INto improve public The latest donation will be used areas of the hospital, invest in new technology and ARCHIVES-PERMANENT research for Richmond Hospital’s urology departFDSA ACCREDITATION LOGO.TIF ment and upgrade two additional operating rooms LEAVE IT invasive THERE, DO NOT PACKAGE for minimally surgery.
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Notice of Public Hearing Monday, March 18, 2013 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items:
Purpose: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage)
Purpose: To issue a Temporary Commercial Use Permit to allow the retail sale of outdoor power equipment as an accessory use.
To insert a new Development Permit Guideline regarding way finding signage to visitor parking spaces for multi-family residential uses.
City Contact:
City Contact:
Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108 Planning and Development Department
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City of Richmond
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16360 River Road
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Berane Construction Ltd.
Purpose: To amend the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district to add site-specific density limitations and use restrictions related to commercial vehicle parking and storage and outdoor storage activities and to rezone the subject property from “Golf Course (GC)” to “Light Industrial (IL)” to permit use of the property for commercial vehicle parking and 07/09/12 storage, outdoor storage and development of a future light industrial building.
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2) Future, new sites proposed to permit a coach house are rezoned to a new RCH1 zone with revised use, density, setback, height, subdivision, lot depth & size, landscaping & screening, on-site parking, and other regulations/provisions. Holger Burke, 604-276-4164 Planning and Development Department
3. Richmond Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8993 (Townhouse Tandem Parking) & Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8994 (Residential Visitor Parking Signage) Location/s:
City-Wide (All of Richmond)
Applicant/s:
City of Richmond
Purpose: Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8993 (Townhouse Tandem Parking) To permit a maximum of 50% tandem parking spaces in all standard and site specific townhouse zones (except those that already permit 100% tandem parking), to require one tandem parking space to have a wider space if
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Kevin Eng, 604-247-4626 Planning and Development Department
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Purpose: Amend the Coach House zone along arterial roads so that:
City Contact:
Fred Lin, 604-247-4627 Planning and Development Department
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5. Zoning Amendment Bylaw RZ9001 10-523713 (RZ 12-615239) Location/s:
3531 Bayview Street
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Cotter Architects Inc.
Purpose: To create “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) – Steveston Commercial”, and to rezone the subject property from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU22) – Steveston Commercial”, to permit the development of a mixed commercial / residential building with 6 apartments over ground floor retail, over one level of partially below grade parking. City Contact:
Barry Konkin, 604-276-4279 Planning and Development Department
City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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How to obtain further information: RZ 12-615239 • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond. ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2013.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 8, 2013 and ending March 18, 2013, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 8, 2013 and North Arm F raser R ending iverMarch 18, 2013. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, 04/01/10 02/06/13 BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office Original Date:
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Vote strategy was ‘immoral’ From Page 1 Bill Chu, chairperson for Canadians for Reconciliation Society, said his non-partisan group has been asking for an apology on behalf of the Chinese community for five years. Chu has also long called for protection to Chinese heritage sites in B.C. “We are concerned that (when) it happens so close to election time, we feel that first of all there’s a lack of sincerity, and secondly it’s almost immoral when on one hand they seem to be showing respect for our community, on the other hand they’re digging up our heritage sites,� he said. Chu characterized government actions as an attempt to manipulate the “entire multicultural community� that “shows the kind of colonial mindset that was very
prevalent way back.� “This is why her apology yesterday to me is not acceptable, because that document came from her office and she cannot say she was not aware of it.� Pages and pages of discriminatory legislation have been passed by the province in its history, said Chu. Reconciliation should acknowledge that history and educate the public to create a communal sense of remorse. “Reconciliation is far more than what the government is portraying that to be. Reconciliation between two groups of people is never about a simple apology.� Thekla Lit echoed Chu, saying a sincere apology requires the acknowledgement of historical facts. “If they really want to offer an apol-
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From Page 1 Clark has already accepted the resignation of her longtime assistant Kim Haakstad, who distributed the ethnic voter plan to party and government staff via their personal email addresses. Haakstad, Clark’s deputy chief of staff, and “out-
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EDITORIAL: Liberals may regret not making a leadership change
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iraculously, Christy Clark is still premier.
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After a week that saw the alreadyunpopular government add two more serious scandals to its sinking fortunes, Clark somehow managed to survive meetings with cabinet and caucus and lives to fight another day. Meanwhile, John Yap, the minister who was not even minister responsible for the ethnic votes scandal (the policy was drafted on the immortal Harry Bloy’s watch), stepped aside on Monday while the whole mess gets investigated. The ethnic voters scandal arise from a leaked memo describing the use of government resources to boost the party’s popularity with ethnic communities. This includes a plan to apologize in the legislature this month for the head tax on Chinese immigrants, imposed by Ottawa from 1885 to 1935. Such apologies are proposed in the strategy memo as “quick wins” before the May 14 provincial election. The NDP released another document Monday, a December 2011 spreadsheet describing a meeting to “target swing ridings” and “target ethnicities” including Chinese, South Asian, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese. The memo was sent out by Clark confidante and deputy Kim Haakstad, who distributed the ethnic voter plan to party and government staff via their personal e-mail addresses. Among the staff was Pamela Martin, the former news anchor turned premier’s director of outreach. Hard to imagine that the premier didn’t know about this. The public and many within the Liberal Party were aghast at the cynical plan—Haakstad was forced to resign. Now Yap has stepped aside too, though it’s doubtful he had anything to do with the plan. It was not the resignation a lot of British Columbians were hoping for. With the May 14 election approaching, perhaps Liberal MLAs fear a leadership change will cause more turmoil for a party that saw it’s last leader, Gordon Campbell, resign two years ago over the HST mess.
Black Press files Premier Christy Clark told the B.C. legislature Monday she is “very, very sorry” about a political strategy plan revealed last week by the NDP.
However, in sticking with Clark, things may actually get worse. On the great myths of B.C. politics is one in which Christy Clark is hailed as a “great campaigner” and “good communicator.” However, a look at her 2005 Vancouver mayoral candidate bid and the 2011 byelection reveal Clark is anything but a great campaigner. In 2005, not along after ending her first stint in government to spend more time with her young son, Clark announced she was seeking the Vancouver Non-Partisan Association’s mayoral nomination. She didn’t even live in Vancouver at the time of the announcement and had no discernible campaign platform.
She did sign up a lot of members—unfortunately for her, not enough turned out and Sam Sullivan won the candidacy (and later the election). In 2011, Clark ran in Gordon Campbell’s recently-vacated Vancouver-Point Grey riding in a byelection. She refused to participate in all-candidates debates, but did find the time to play dress-up and be a waitress for part of a shift. In the end, she only barely beat the NDP’s David Eby. For a premier that has showed full preference for photo-ops over public policy, it’s hard to see how things will get better for the Liberals over an intense election campaign.
The fantastic world of Unicorn Moms
Life Lessons
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nd they were all there in their Lululemon at Starbucks at 11am, perfectly coiffed after completing their 5km run…”
Late one afternoon last week, I interrupted
a conversation between two working mothers. They were describing a posse of stay-at-home moms with the awe of two women watching a supermodel eat Krispy Kremes. “Are you talking about Westwind moms?” I offered up. “No Homma,” one corrected, “but they’re in Dunbar too.” With baited breath, they described Spring Break Maui vacations, manicured fingernails, and stomachs you could bounce a twoonie off of. These moms lived on the nice side of their subdivisions, headed up the parents’ committee, and had children who knew their pleases and thank yous. Their lives were inconceivable. “They’re worse in Tsawwassen…” I added, “I hear they send their daughters
on expensive ballet camp in Montreal for the summer… and they do two week holidays over the Winter Break as well.” “I overheard one complaining that they didn’t know what to do now that their youngest was in kindergarten… she was thinking of taking up golf.” “And they have cabins on Savary Island and Whistler, both.” We all stood there, speechless for a moment, imagining such a life. Leaning against our plastic desks, sipping our office coffee, we engaged in fantasy, suburban mom-style. Because that’s what it really was… a fantasy. When we imagine the buff, relaxed stay at home with the perfect life, it’s kind of like imagining a unicorn stepping out of the Richmond Nature
Park. Yes, there are beautiful stay-at-home mothers who occasionally stop their lives for a coffee with friends but the reality of domestic motherhood is less sparkly. And like a unicorn, the fantasy mothers don’t really exist. I’ve been there, part time. My days at home are not filled with multiple girlfriend dates. Most of the time, I’m scrubbing the toilet or doing my taxes or marking. My Lululemon outfit is 15 years old and I’ve never been asked out for coffee. But I can fantasize about the Unicorn Moms. We need these fantasies in the same way that we need celebrities in the gossip magazines. We need to feel more essential and relevant than these glittery fantastic creatures whose lives we can only imagine. We need to feel that we
would somehow choose not to be one of those creatures (even if our husband/prince charming set us up in a sprawling mansion in the Homma catchment area) In the meantime, we live our daily grind, both the stay at homes and the working mothers (who probably fantasize about working moms with their hour long lunch dates downtown.) The grass is always greener on the other side. That’s where the unicorns graze. Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school. Her column appears every other Wednesday in The Richmond Review.
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But are there deep pockets for spill response? Editor: Re: “Aircraft need fuel to fly,” Letters, March 1. The people of Richmond hate this project; city council has objected to it going ahead. The VAFFC continued to ignore these voices. The B.C. government made the correct decision by suspending the environmental review it had been conducting. Much more is at risk than just the environment. More information is required on this matter—more information from those tasked to ensure the safety of us, the citizens living and working
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here and not just relying on the corporate agenda. They were happily proceeding ahead until the plug was pulled. The VAFFC have deep pockets spending huge amounts of money to bring this plan forward, but how deep are the pockets in regards to paying for any catastrophic disaster as a result of this dangerous project. I am hoping the B.C. and federal governments have asked these important questions. Where is the financial mitigation plan? David L. Merke Richmond
Editor: It has been very strange that the obvious option for airport jet fuel delivery has not been recognized. If you go to the north side of Sea Island and walk the paths there you can take a picture too of the jet fuel tanks at the airport within 100 metres of barges docked on the shore of the north arm of the Fraser. Instead of a pipeline across Richmond and a tanker terminal on the south side of Richmond, wouldn’t it be just way too obvious and less costly to barge the fuel directly to Sea Island. It is amazing that this story is escaping all the news agencies. With so many people against a pipeline across Richmond, which is not the most solid ground, you would think a barge dock and a 100-metre pipeline would be cheaper, faster and easier to build and a better environmental option—but, hey, let’s be oblivious to the obvious. Robbie King The north side of Sea Island would be the best site for jet fuel tanks and a dock. Richmond
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Building our social future You’re invited to comment on and learn about Richmond’s draft social development strategy to 2022 After almost two years in the making, Richmond’s Social Development Strategy to 2022 is undergoing final public and stakeholder review before it goes to Council for approval.
Guiding principles Creating a strategy as comprehensive as this was possible by following guiding principles including: • Undertaking extensive consultation with Richmond residents, community partners and stakeholders • Supporting the City’s corporate vision • Enhancing social sustainability • Complimenting other City and non-City interests, policies, services and strategies.
You are invited to take a look – comment and see what is in store for your community from a social development perspective for the next 10 years. Public Open House Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. City Hall, Room M.1003 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond With the title Building Our Social Future, the Social Development Strategy sets the framework for Richmond to address existing community social needs as well as develop the capacity to be responsive to the emerging needs of its diverse population. It will guide the City’s decisions and resource allocation on social development matters over the next decade. What you’ll find in the strategy The Strategy consists of a clear framework that provides a vision, three major goals, nine strategic directions and many specific recommended actions.
• Provide high quality recreation, arts, cultural and wellness opportunities • Facilitate strong and safe neighbourhoods
For example, the goals and directions are: 1. Enhancing social equity and inclusion • Expand housing choices • Enhance accessibility • Address the needs of children, youth, families and an aging population 2. Engaging our citizens • Build on cultural diversity • Support community engagement and volunteerism 3. Building on social assets and community capacity • Strengthen social infrastructure
Ways to be involved • Visit www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca to learn more about what the strategy covers and provide comments • Attend the public open house on Thursday, March 7 • More information at www.richmond.ca/socialplan or call 604-276-4000 and ask for John Foster, Manager, Community Social Development
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Our community, our future Visit Richmond’s online community regularly to connect to major strategies and projects that the City is working on.
What’s new: check out and comment on Richmond’s draft Social Development Strategy to the year 2022.
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and/or party might possibly be a touch more honest and ethical, and might do somewhat less damage to the economy, social services, or the environment than the other. Absolutes, such as ‘totally’ and ‘none’ are not possible when it comes to politics and politicians in British Columbia - everything is inexorably reduced to such relative contexts. So, if you’re not inclined to trust anyone, what might be left to make an informed choice about? The lesser of evils, that’s what! Heck of a way to participate
in the democratic process, isn’t it! But, come-on, you can do it! Hunker down and try your best to decipher your way through that tsunami of bloated rhetoric that is coming our way. Somewhere you might find a small but important nugget of information, an essential clue that will tell you that while casting your vote in this direction might not make you feel all that warm and fuzzy, the alternative would make you feel even less so. It’s either that, or give up altogether. Ray Arnold Richmond
Premier must have known about ethnic votes strategy Editor: We hear Christy Clark apologizing for the latest screw-up concerning her government. The resignation of the deputy supposedly responsible for the ethnic votes election ploy, using government funds, is supposed to answer all the questions raised by this duplicitous operation. Oh, really? I cannot believe that this fully formed plan would have been developed without the knowledge of her superiors! Considering that there was such a long lasting, close
relationship between Clark and the person who resigned, it stretches credibility to the breaking point that the proposed operation was not known to Ms. Clark! The feeble attempt to deflect criticism, by Mr. Yap, illustrates the calibre of some of the ministers in this government, and certainly provides further reason why a change is a necessity. A cynical saying has it that both politicians and diapers should be changed regularly. And for the same reason! Terrence Murphy Richmond
Snowbirds don’t deserve to get a break on MSP March environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s enhanced pesticide management program and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt)
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Editor: There is a bill before the House regarding allowing snowbirds to be out of the county for seven months without losing their Medical Services Plan while spending money in an other country all those months. This is affront to the rest of us as we see the MSP premiums increase every year. Most of us are lucky to be able to take a holiday every two years, if at all. The snowbird association can well afford a lobby group—no one listens to the rest of retirees who see their pensions got down every year as the MSP increased premiums is deducted. All these increases should be paid by the snowbirds as they can well afford to do so. Please do not pass this bill. B.C. is one of the few provinces that charge senior MSP premiums!! Denise North Richmond
City Board Asphalt paving advisory February 20 to March 31, 2013 The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from February 20 to March 31:
• Knight Street – North and south bound lanes to Cambie Road overpass
Work hours will be 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m on weekdays, and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. on weekends. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving).
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Demolition concrete should be used to raise Richmond’s dykes, says a Richmond councillor—and the first fill project could be in Steveston. “I want to ban the dumping of concrete on agricultural land, and have the dumping of broken concrete only permitted for dyke purposes,” Coun. Harold Steves said. City hall is drafting options to fill Lot H in Steveston, a city-owned water-filled lot outside the new Onni development on Bayview Street at No. 1 Road. Steves said filling the site will shore up the dyke and create new space for a farmers market and fish market. Using recycled concrete will also save the city millions of dollars and keep the material off farmland such as Finn Road, where a fill project prompted an ongoing protest two months ago. “It looks like hell, but it’s going to cost us millions of dollars to raise the dykes a metre and a half... and concrete is free,” said Steves,
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suggesting aesthetics could be improved with a layer of rock. Talk of filling the 0.8-hectare (1.89acre) Lot H has been floated at city hall various times in the past decade. Now it’s listed as one of council’s priorities for the council term. A 2013 report suggests it could be a museum, market or other use. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said the city is seeking to raise the bulk of the property—using undetermined clean fill—to the same elevation of the dyke, which would expand existing park area. Townsend said it would be primarily open space, as structures would require piling for support. Last week, city council’s public works committee asked staff to investigate filling the site with concrete rubble from boardwalk repairs next to the Onni site. “We’re looking at whether any of that’s feasible for assisting to fill in Lot H that might make it more economically viable,” said Coun. Linda Barnes, chair of the committee. As for what could go on the site, Barnes said the list is “endless.”
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“A whole variety of things. The city hasn’t determined that,” she said. “If nothing else, open space to begin with.” But some critics, including Michael Wolfe, don’t see a need for the project. Wolfe, a B.C. Green Party candidate in Richmond Centre, voiced his opposition at a council meeting last week. He later said on Twitter: “Isn’t it ironic that they plan to support this during the same week that the city crews posted the ‘Soil Watch’ bylaw enforcement signs.” Bob Ransford, a fourth-generation Steveston resident, said filling in the lot would be “ridiculous.” “All you’re going to do is push open space to a new line at the water’s edge, and there’ll still be nothing happening on that open space and nothing happening on the water side.” The waterfront needs animation, he said, and that could be achieved by opening up restrictive commercial zoning in Onni’s new development. Ransford also said Steveston lacks long-term vision—something that could be solved with a non-profit corporation tasked with planning and marketing public assets in the village. “I don’t think anybody’s thinking creatively about Steveston at all. There’s no leadership. The city’s got all their money invested at that crazy oval.”
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community Library serves up Cooking With Kids 101 Chef Ian Lai will show how to cook nutritious meals Want your kids to learn about healthy eating? Chef Ian Lai will teach parents and kids how to make better choices at the supermarket and how to cook nutritious meals and snacks at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library on March 9 from noon to 1 p.m. This free, drop-in cooking demonstration will take place on the main floor of the library, located at 7700 Minoru Gate. “In support of National Nutrition Month, Chef Lai will
environmentalist, inspire your kids to fermenter, weaver, ureat healthy by giving ban farmer, teacher, a cooking demo that’s beekeeper, climber, easy enough for your and dad.” kids to do at home,” said Lai has been in the the library’s learning hospitality industry place co-ordinator Lee since 1979 and has Anne Smith. worked for the Four Lai is a chef educator Seasons Hotel, the and is also the founder IAN LAI Sheraton Hotel, Cara and program director Flight Kitchen and he was the for the Richmond Schoolyard Society (www.kidsinthegarden. Resident Chef for the Consulate General of the United org). Ian contracts to the City States of America. of Richmond for environmenCurrent projects include work tal services and works with with the David Suzuki Foundacommunity groups to build tion Sea Choice Program, Farm capacity in relation to sustainto School Program with the ability and food production. Public Health Administration of He also teaches classes in food BC and Fresh Choice Kitchens security and lives in Richmond with the Vancouver Food Bank with his wife and daughter. Lai Society. describes himself as a “chef,
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gence each year on the anniversary of my dear father, Sidney W. Civkin’s death. Sometimes I count the Yahrtzeit candles lined up on my kitchen ledge and I can barely believe that he passed away 10 years ago – March 13, 2003. Barely, meaning that there’s not a day goes by when I don’t think of him several times a day, or more. There is always something that reminds me of him. Yesterday it was a 2” x 3” photo of my dad that usually sits perched on the glass shelf in my bathroom. But yesterday, yesterday for some reason, the photo was sitting on the counter, as if my father had propelled himself onto a more noticeable surface and was reminding me to pay attention to him. Harvey and I had just been talking about him. Truly, nothing happens by accident. Or the book I just read that mentioned architect Antoni Gaudi. Not
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that I know anything about Gaudi or architecture. But I do know that one of my father’s favourite sayings was “Neat but not gaudy.” It was his standard reply whenever I asked if he was good at sewing people up after operating on them (he was an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon by the way). His handiwork was legendary. Last week I learned that my father’s first cousin, Esther Carr, passed away at age 96. That would make her my first cousin once removed. But there’s nothing removed about it, because death doesn’t just knock politely on your door and say “Guess what, Esther’s gone.” Instead, it grabs you by the throat and shakes you until you crumble, in a heap, on the floor. We are losing the older generation by teaspoonfuls. And it makes me sad. Just in case you’re wondering what the W. stands for in my dad’s
name, it’s for Wilfrid. After Sir Wilfrid Laurier. My father was a history buff and he admired the guy, so he gave himself the middle name Wilfrid. I think he knew that Sidney Laurier Civkin would’ve sounded just plain weird. On the topic of losing loved ones, my advice to you is this: if anyone ever catches you crying after losing a family member or a friend, and if they tell you to just suck it up, or get over it, or move on….. just remember what my father used to say: “Cry over people, not things. There’s no shame in that.” So let the tears flow and the heart ache, and the memories catch in your throat. That is the definition of love. Shelley Civkin is communications officer with Richmond Public Library. For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library’s website at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks.
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ny Demch, Luke Sewell and Jess Mason, McMath defeated Byrne Creek 58-49 and then relied on strong rebounding and shooting by Justin Laing to overpower North Shore No. 1 Handsworth 55-51 to advance to the district final where they were humbled by Burnaby No. 1 Burnaby South. Due to their very successful season, defeating a number of top teams outside of Richmond, the Wildcats will be the No. 9 ranked team at this week’s provincials. They’ll tip off play Thursday against No. 8-ranked Cowichan. Should the Wildcats win the 9 a.m. game, they will then be
up against the No. 1 team in the province, Winston Churchill, at 1:30 p.m. Another win will put them in the 9 p.m. tilt, while a loss will mean a 6 p.m. start. Either way, they’ll be playing three games on opening day. In his second year coaching the Wildcats, Alexander Smith says the improvement in the team is remarkable. He feels that winning the Richmond championship and playing in the district final has really matured his team. With a full week to practice he is confident the Wildcats will be ready for a long run at this junior championship.
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Colts to play for bantam boys’ hoops honours Former Richmond High player and first-year coach guides Grade 8s to this weekend’s provincials in Pitt Meadows by Don Fennell Sports Editor As a player, Albert Chang was continuously reminded about the importance of hard work. Now, as a first-year coach, he’s steadfast in promoting the same message. “I’m trying to transfer what I learned as a player to my players, which is never to give up,” says Chang, who this week will guide the Richmond Colts at the provincial invitational high school bantam boys’ and girls’ basketball championships at Pitt
Meadows Secondary. Only two years removed from being a Colt himself, Chang says he’s influenced by each of his former coaches at Richmond High. He says the fact everyone is essentially on the same page when it comes to philosophy and strategy has made his transition to coaching easier. “All the different grades have played under the same system for a while now,” he explains. “When the season began I told the kids there were three characteristics about playing at Richmond High—that we try to be faster than anyone else,
work harder than anyone else, and press more than anyone else. Our teams are always undersized, but no matter what your skill level you can always be the hardest-working team. And we’ve tried to focus on being strong defensively before worrying about doing anything fancy on offence.” A guard during his playing days, Chang likes to think he led by example. He took pride in being composed and able to slow the pace when necessary. He already sees similar qualities in the first-year Colts. “They’re very coachable and have
all bought into the system, which is what you need to be a successful team,” Chang says. “To say I’m not surprised by our success would be a big fat lie but once you get to this point, with all 16 teams being the best of the best in the province, there will be no easy games. Still, I believe if we play our style we have as good a chance of winning as anyone else.” The Colts are fortunate to feature two quality guards in Matthew Chan and Jon Mikhlin, the latter already regarded as one of the best players at his age in the province.
“Jon is a very fundamentally sound player,” says Chang. “I’ve never seen a kid come in as a Grade 8 with so much understanding of the game.” Chang has known for Mikhlin since the latter was in elementary school. He was the kid who always wanted to play pickup hoops with the high schoolers, which Chang believes accelerated his overall growth. Ranked third, the Colts will tip off tournament play Thursday versus No. 4 Walnut Grove. The top three seeds, in order, are MEI, Kitsilano and St. Thomas More. The tournament final goes at 4:15 p.m. Saturday.
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Steveston kendo stood tall at the club’s 51st annual tournament last weekend in Richmond. Competing among a field of more than 250 athletes from as far south as Hawaii and across Canada, local athletes combined for one first-place finish, four second-place finishes and four thirds. “This year was a bit of a transition year for the local club as several members were participating in their first-ever tournament,” said head instructor Ray Murao. “Notable performances by juniors Nathaniel Estrada, Mike Iwai, Sasha Ito and Kaito Cheung suggest a promising future for members.” See Page 22
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and with their backs against the wall again evened the score. Centre-midfielder Erin Lee burst down the left side of the field and as the Selects came at her, laid a perfect cross to striker Kelsey Lawrence who buried the ball in the back of the net. The Chaos continued to throw everything at the Selects but hit posts, just missed the goal and were stopped at least three times at point-blank range by the very good Select keeper. After the regulation 90-minutes the game was still tied forcing the game to be decided on penalty kicks. The first phase saw five shooters selected from each team. The Chaos had their first two attempts go over the goal and the third go to right to of the Select keeper. The Selects scored on their first, were stopped by Badock on the second and shot over the bar on their third. The fourth Chaos shooter Asia Robinson scored with a hard shot the Select keeper got a hand on but could not hold. After the Select keeper then scored
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Soccer community mourns longtime volunteer The Richmond soccer community has suffered a great loss with the recent passing of longtime volunteer Jean Fletcher. Fletcher, who courageously battled cancer, was 62 years of age. “Although Jean only had two children of her own, she was known as mum to every player and referee in Richmond that had contact with her over the years,” said Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association executive director Stew MacPherson. “She just really cared about everyone. She used to look after our refs before I took on the job of assigning, and she was always concerned everyone was going to be looked after. It is with saddened heart that we say goodbye to our dear friend.” Longtime friend and soccer colleague Al Groff also remembers Fletcher’s giving nature. She was the coordinator at what was then Central Richmond Soccer when his son Thomas began playing at the age of eight. “She always had time for you,” said Groff, whose daughter Victoria became a referee and was mentored by Fletcher’s daughter Mackenzie.
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However, this time it was again the club seniors leading the way with stellar efforts by Ryan Murao, Wendy Robillard and Ian Miki showing the strength of the host club. Ryan finished first overall in the 1st-2nd Degree Black Belt Division with Robillard second in the Ladies’ 2nd Degree and Over Division and Miki second in the 3rd Degree Black Belt Division. The club’s “A” team of Miki, Ryan Murao,
Isao Takagaki, Neal Nakano and Terry Kondo combined forces to lift Steveston to second in the Senior Team Division. Other results included Kenta Muramatsu’s third in the 11-13 year-olds division; Christopher Lam third in the 14-15 year-olds division; Brian Moromisato third in the senior non-degree kyu division; and Katherine Lam third in the ladies’ 1st degree black belt division.
Richmondites leads Langara to first provincial men’s basketball title Richmondites Brody Greig and Elliot Mason stood tall as the Langara Falcons won their first provincial men’s basketball championship Saturday with a 78-74 win over Vancouver Island Mariners. Intense from the start, the Falcons led 20-12 after the first quarter and maintained the lead for the first half of the second before all-star Brandon Jones completely took the game over for the Mariners. Jones
was scoring at will both inside and out as he put up 29 points , enabling the Mariners to take a 41-37 lead at the half. But Langara showed greater determination at the defensive end to start the third quarter, and when Greig knocked down a 40-footer as the shot clock buzzer sounded the Falcons had tied the game at 44 early in the quarter. The rest of the quarter went back and forth and after three
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CHRISTIAN REFORMED
12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
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8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca
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GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH
Lenten Prayer Services - Every Wed. @ 7pm until Mar. 20 Everyone is welcome!
A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA
Worship and Children’s Program Sundays. 10:30 am
Broadmoor Baptist Church
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church
Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church
8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara - Min. of Christian Development & Outreach
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9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 ww.rpchurch.com
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Dr. C.A. Coats - Lead Pastor Evening Service - 6:00pm. “Multiple Learning Opportunities” - Dr. C. A. Coats Elevate (High School/Collage) Pastor Joseph Dutko
office@icrc.ca
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ATLAS COPCO THIESSEN is looking for a Industrial Production Painter with up to 3 years of industrial painting experience. Using an airless spray gun, to paint machined steel parts/pieces efficiently and following standard operating procedures in an industrial paint booth. Full participation in all clean-up and maintenace functions. Perform other duties as required including general clean-up and the accurate and timely completion of paperwork. 100% participation in all company safety procedures Assets: Overhead crane and forklift experience Apply to janice.moult@ca.atlascopco.com
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MEDICAL SECRETARY required for one doctor specialty practice in Richmond. Fax resume to 604-2703283.
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EXCAVATOR Operator req’d. Prefer experience in Residential Excavation. Fax resume 604-460-7853 email wmader@telus.net
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IBG Mechanical Ltd. in the Lower Mainland requires 2 F/T, perm. Plumber’s helpers to start ASAP. Experience an asset; will train; Wages $18/hr. Assist plumbers by performing rough ins, repairing & replacing fixtures along with other duties.
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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Eileen May Pearson otherwise known as Eileen Pearson, formerly of #74 - 12174 - 84th Avenue, Surrey, BC and #211 - 7300 Moffat Road, Richmond, BC, Deceased, who died on the 11th day of August, 2012, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executors, c/o Robert L. Harris, Esq., McEachern Harris & Watkins, Barristers & Solicitors, 22334 McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3C1 on or before the 5th day of April, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
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A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, March 22 2013. Viewing 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30PM. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Yoga for Hope fundraiser, at Minoru Sports Pavilion
Raman Moore and Cassidy Peters.
Yoga instructors Beth Sukha-Barker, Patricia Parsons, Jody Misak, Lynn Walters and Vicki Strom.
Jody Misak, Angela Riley, Deb Forbes, Julia Frohn-Nielsen and Tracey Kinney.
Stretching for a good cause Lois Bouchard.
Around Town Amanda Oye
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oga practice and principles helped raise money for SOS Children’s Village at the annual Yoga for Hope fundraiser, at Minoru Sports Pavilion.
Beth Sukha-Barker, founder of the event and Leah Dullum, the manager of events and community relations at SOS Children’s Village
“We’re using what we know best, which is yoga, to raise funds for foster children,” said Beth Sukha-
Barker, who started the fundraiser nine years ago in Waterloo, where all proceeds go to HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre. A yoga principle meaning “selfless service” explains why Sukha-Barker started the fundraiser and continues to hold it. This is the second year that the fundraiser has been held in B.C. and the first year it was held in Richmond. All money raised through pledges, registration fees, a silent auction and donations that are still coming in, will go to SOS Children’s Village, which helps foster children and vulnerable youth. “The main goal [was]
Lois Armerding.
to raise money for SOS Children’s Village,” said Sukha-Barker. The fundraiser was also an opportunity to “bring together the yoga teaching community,” she said. There were eight different one-hour yoga classes over the course of the event, taught by eight different instructors. Halfway through the day participants were served a vegetarian lunch, which included chili, vegetables and fruit, by donation. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Her column appears every Wednesday. She may be reached at amanda. oye@telus.net.
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