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Smell now sweet from compost facility City satisfied with Harvest Power’s move to limit odours ahead of city’s expanded recycling program by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A move by a Richmond firm to wipe out an odour permeating the air has “more than satisfied” city officials, the chair of council’s public works committee said Thursday. “They really have worked hard to clean up their act,” said Coun. Linda Barnes. Many residents downwind from Harvest Power’s composting facility near No. 9 Road in East Richmond decided they’d had enough of the organic odours, complaining in droves to air quality officials at Metro Vancouver. But the smell—and the complaints—have since disappeared, Barnes said, thanks to an anaerobic digester becoming fully operational four months ago. The digester contains the composting process in a closed-air system. “Since the digester has been up and running and in full swing, the issue of smell is pretty much nonexistent,” said Barnes, whose committee heard a presentation from Harvest Power CEO Paul Sellew Wednesday afternoon. “It did take them considerably longer than they had anticipated, but they have been working very closely with Metro Vancouver and their staff to ensure they’re complying with the smell issues and with our city staff on a regular basis,” added Barnes. Harvest Power’s Richmond facility is one of the largest such facilities in North America
Bullhead Derby is back It’s waterfront family fun at its finest. The annual Bullhead Derby, hosted by the Richmond Golden Rods and Reels Society, will be held Sunday, June 23) in Steveston. The derby is a big part of the signature Steveston Salmon Festival, which returns on Canada Day, July 1. Locals are invited to bring out their lawn chairs, fishing rods and tackle to Garry Point Park, at Seventh Avenue and Chatham Street. There are two categories: kids 12 and under, and seniors. Participation is free, and registration starts at 9 a.m., with the derby running from 10 a.m. to noon. Prizes will be awarded at 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Salmon Fest’s website at www.steves tonsalmonfest.ca or call 604-781-8094.
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“with an exceptional track record of odour control,” according to the firm’s website. According to city officials, the facility began taking a lot more material last year than originally anticipated—it being the first facility in the Lower Mainland to accept organics. Even more material is now pouring in, as Richmond
rolled out a new organics collection program this month to all single family homes and townhouses with existing blue box service. That program, utilizing specialized green waste collection carts, so far appears to be a success, as Sellew told councillors Richmond is sending Harvest a good product, with less
than one per cent contamination. Said Barnes: “They’re happy with what we’ve done, and we’re quite satisfied to date with what they’ve done.” Harvest Power creates garden-ready compost and bio-fertilizers from the organic waste it receives.
Volunteer Richmond executive director assumes dual role with Richmond Community Foundation Elizabeth Specht, the executive director of Volunteer Richmond Information Services, is also now serving as executive director of the Richmond Community Foundation. The dual role is as a result of the recent collaboration between the two organizations, which will work more closely to broaden their impact in the community. Despite the additional workload, Specht sees it as a tremendous opportunity. “This collaborative will strengthen both organizations. It will strengthen the entire community, and I’m proud to be a part of it,” she says. “There’s a lot of work to do, of course, but I’m truly excited for what the future holds.” Specht and Richmond Community Foundation chair Sylvia Gwozd, another longtime local volunteer, attended the Community Foundations of Canada Conference in Winnipeg earlier this month. The annual event unites leaders from the foundation and philanthropic sectors to network and share ideas. “The conference was absolutely brilliant,” Specht says. “We learned so much, things that we can apply here in Richmond. There are so many innovative ways to build on the amazing community that we already have, and with the collaborative, we’re in a great position to turn ideas into reality.” Gwozd, who played a key role in establishing the collaborative, says Specht is the perfect person to lead the way. “Elizabeth brings a clear vision and extensive experience in the non-profit sector,” says Gwozd. “Her leadership will prove invaluable.”
Elizabeth Specht (centre), executive director of Volunteer Richmond and the Richmond Community Foundation, with Richmond Community Foundation chair Sylvia Gwozd and Governor General David Johnston, at the 2013 Community Foundations of Canada Conference.
City collecting comments on Hamilton plan Hamilton residents are encouraged to attend an open house next Thursday to offer input on a plan to radically change the East Richmond community. City staff are finalizing an update to the Hamilton Area Plan and are seeking public comments before drafting a report for city council. The June 27 open house, the third one so far, is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. A brief presentation outlining the area plan concept is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Approximately 5,100 people call Hamilton home. A new area plan could allow the population to nearly triple—to 12,300 residents—by 2034. The concept includes densifying the shopping centre area, allowing apartments and townhouses in the north and townhouses in the east. The update of the area plan is being completed by Oris Consulting Ltd. under city direction. City hall aims to have the area plan complete by the end of the year.
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Walking Series The following free guided walks for people of all ages are coordinated by the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association. Arrive 10 minutes prior to scheduled walk time. Each walk is about an hour and includes a warm-up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. Page numbers referenced are from Richmond’s Walking Guide Book found at www.richmond.ca/walk.
Thursday, July 18, 7:00pm Middle Arm (p.16) Meeting spot: Playground at Dover Park, 5855 Dover Crescent (across from the Richmond Works Yard). Saturday, July 27, 10:00am Terra Nova (p. 23) Meeting spot: Entrance to the West Dyke Trail, the west end of River Road. Thursday, August 1, 7:00pm South Dyke Trail *Dog off leash area (p. 21), Dog-Friendly Walk Meeting spot: London Landing one block west of Gilbert Road on Dyke Road at the London Landing Pier. Saturday, August 10, 10:00am Richmond Nature Park (p.18) Meeting spot: Nature House, 11851 Westminster Highway. Thursday, August 15, 7:00pm Thompson to Terra Nova (p. 24) Meeting spot: North entrance of the Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue.
Thursday, July 4, 7:00pm McDonald Beach *Dog off-leash area (pg.14), Dog-Friendly Walk Meeting spot: North end of McDonald Road at the McDonald Beach parking lot.
Saturday, July 13, 10:00am Finn Slough (p. 5) Meeting spot: Woodwards Landing - one block west of No. 5 Road off Dyke Road.
Saturday, August 24, 10:00am Garry Point Park / West Dyke (p. 8) Meeting spot: Garry Point Concession Stand, 12011 7th Avenue. Thursday, August 29, 7:00pm Iona Jetty (p.11) Meeting spot: Jetty entrance north on Templeton Street, which becomes Ferguson Road, and continues to the jetty entrance.
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Self Guided Walks All walkers are encouraged to meet at Minoru Park (east side of the Minoru Sports Pavilion, 7191 Granville Avenue) and walk together on the Saturdays when guided walks are not offered. Saturdays at 10:00am July 6, 20 August 3, 17, 31
Dog Friendly Walks: Bring your dog to the walk on July 4 and August 1! Dogs must be well socialized and kept on a leash at all times.
Become a volunteer walk leader! Do you like being active and socializing? Would you like to make a difference in the community and explore more of Richmond? Then become a volunteer walk leader! Email walking@richmond.ca or visit www.richmond.ca/walk for details. Training is provided.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Green Acres golf professional Derek Whipple, with Wendy Toyer, executive director for the ALS Society of B.C., on the links Thursday morning.
Golfers chip in for charity Local golf professionals raise funds, awareness for ALS Society of B.C. by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Derek Whipple did something last week he hasn’t done since childhood: golfed three rounds in a single day. Whipple, 35, lugged his clubs around Green Acres Golf Course for 54 holes last Friday to support people living with ALS—an immobilizing disease that can strike anyone at any time. Whipple, a golf professional at the No. 6 Road club, is one of a dozen local golf pros to participate in the eighth annual PGA of B.C. Golfathon for ALS. “It was an opportunity for me to learn about ALS,” said Whipple, a Richmond resident originally from New Brunswick. “I knew it was a pretty bad disease, but reading about it is terrible.” Golf professionals around B.C. are teeing it up from sunrise to sunset this month in support of the cause. Golfing as many holes as possible, the pros raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of B.C. through pledges. The society’s goal is to reach the $1-million fundraising milestone this year, said executive director Wendy Toyer. The money will be used to support patients, their families and caregivers. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects the person’s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth, throat and elsewhere. The disease typically is immobilizing within two to five years of the initial diagnosis. There is no known cause or cure, but there is hope, said Toyer. “The good news is there’s some very promising efforts being done for ALS research,” she said. “We feel more positive than ever that in the very near future we’re going to have an effective treatment for this disease.” Other local golf professionals participating this year include Victor Vianzon, Paul Girard and Stephanie Wong of Quilchena Golf and Country Club; Mike Cyndroski, Mark Strong, Nick Anderson, Chris Carmichael and Andrew Chapman of Richmond Country Club; and Taylor Hull, Nicky Jordan and Brian Coe of Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club.
“The good news is there’s some very promising efforts being done for ALS research. We feel more positive than ever that in the very near future we’re going to have an effective treatment for this disease.” — Wendy Toyer
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B.C. drunk driving rules saving lives, says study Criminal impaired charges plunged after new penalties
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those cases. Provincial politicians have promoted the change as a life-saver, but they also acknowledge it has helped relieve some pressure on the congested justice system.
B.C. Civil Liberties Association executive director Josh Patterson said the new approach runs counter to the presumption of innocence in our society. B.C.’s program was revised to require the right
to two breath tests, with the lowest reading being used, and an appeal procedure is now in place. Legal challenges that aim to overturn the system are still before the courts.
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The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from June 4 to August 31:
2013 property tax notices have been mailed. If you haven’t received it, please contact the City of Richmond Property Tax Office at 604-276-4145 immediately. Please remember that all property owners are responsible for payment of property taxes and applicable penalties, regardless of whether or not a tax notice is received. This year’s due date to pay your property taxes is on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Five easy ways to pay your property taxes: 1. At your financial institution (via web, telephone banking, bank machine/ATM or in person) 2. By epost (visit www.epost.ca) 3. By mail to the City of Richmond, PO Box 94351, Richmond, BC V6X 8A8 • Postmarks are not accepted as the payment date. • Do not mail cash. 4. In the drop boxes at City Hall 5. In person at City Hall during business hours, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Please be prepared to wait in line. • City Hall does not accept credit cards for property tax or utility payments. Visit interactive.richmond.ca/mypropacct to manage your transactions in your tax and/or utility account. For more information, visit www.richmond.ca.
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Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.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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TransLink is doubling down on the concept of road pricing, arguing it should apply not just to cars to control congestion at the busiest times but also to transit riders to make more efficient use of buses and SkyTrain as well. A revision of TransLink’s long-range regional transportation strategy is going to public consultation over the next two months and it reinforces the idea of using time-ofuse pricing tools to make the most of investments. The Transportation 2045 plan will argue the number of vehicle trips travelled in the region must climb no higher if Metro Vancouver is to remain a livable region and not end up mired in gridlock. Capping car travel will be hard. The overall number of trips taken is projected to climb 50 per cent over the next three decades as a million more Metro Vancouverites arrive, all crisscrossing the region to get to 500,000 more jobs. So planners say the pro-
Passengers line up to board a Canada Line train at Bridgeport in Richmond.
portion of trips by transit, cycling and walking must rise at a much faster rate from 27 per cent now to 50 per cent, while the share of trips by car falls. Building more rapid transit lines is part of the strategy – TransLink estimates up to $23 billion is needed to expand the system over 30 years. The first $5 billion would merely maintain what already exists. But another plank in the document says TransLink should “price roads and transit for fairness, efficiency and revenue.” TransLink strategic planning vice-president Bob Paddon said road pricing has been in long-range plans for 20 years, but it’s now becoming critical to implement. Area mayors also want to explore road pricing, where drivers might pay more to drive on major routes depending on the time of day or severity of
At the meeting, there will be: • A brief presentation at 7:15 p.m. on the proposed Concept, followed by a drop-in style open house • An opportunity for you to provide feedback by completing a Public Survey
• Refreshments After receiving your comments, the City will begin preparing the updated Draft Hamilton Area Plan for Council and public review in Fall 2013. Background In December 2011, City Council approved a process to update the 1995 Hamilton Area Plan. The Area Plan Update will include revisions to address community improvements. For more information Please visit the Hamilton Area Plan Update web pages on www.richmond.ca, or www.placespeak.com/hamiltonareaplan for detailed information. For more information, please email hamiltonplan@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4196. We look forward to meeting you and hearing more about what you think.
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congestion. TransLink’s draft document says pricing can cut congestion at peak times while offering users a choice. “Those who choose to forego a trip, bundle some trips together, travel at a less busy time, use a less busy route or travel by another mode will be rewarded with savings in time and money,” it says. Paddon said TransLink’s new Compass card system could make it possible to emulate Washington D.C., where subway riders pay based on both the distance travelled and by the time of day. “The farther you go, the more you pay,” Paddon said. “And if you want to go at the peak of rush hour you pay more.” He said airlines also make passengers pay more for the last seats as a plane fills up, while offering discounts to sell seats on underused routes or at
City Board Asphalt paving advisory May 6 to June 30, 2013 The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from May 6 to June 30: • Seahurst Subdivision • 4000 & 7000 Blocks Garden City Road • Southdale Road • 3000 Block Viking Way
• 9000 Block Ferndale Road • 6000 Block No. 2 Road • Cityhall Frontage - No. 3 Road south bound lanes (park road to No. 3 Road)
Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.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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less popular times. Drivers will respond to price signals, he suggests, pointing to the success of the #555 bus over the new Port Mann Bridge. Its initial ridership has doubled – it now averages 73 per cent full – as 1,600 passengers a day ride over the bridge without paying the new toll. TransLink also wants cities to step up. Better land use can gradually put more people and their destinations closer to transit routes. With more people able to ride transit, planners reckon, average trip distances can be reduced by one third. Once the 2045 strategy is approved, TransLink is to develop a 15-year plan of new transportation investments this fall. The plan is expected to include billions of dollars to build rapid transit lines in Surrey to Guildford, Langley and White Rock, as well as the Broadway line west to UBC. Once it’s in place, TransLink, mayors and the province will have to draw up a proposal for how to fund the upgrades that would be put to a referendum in the fall of 2014. The referendum was an election promise of Premier Christy Clark, who also said during the campaign that she opposes making drivers pay to use existing roads or bridges. Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said TransLink’s intent to raise up to $23 billion, presumably funded in part through road pricing, is “far too ambitious” even for an aspirational plan. “There is a point where reality has to set in for all of us,” Corrigan said. “We go out to the public with an unrealistic plan, that raises expectations as to what could be accomplished, when in fact none of that is a reasonable possibility in the near future.” Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew said TransLink’s time frame for decisions should be reversed – the region should first decide how much more residents can afford to pay and then decide the projects that will be built, not the other way around. He said the other big bills coming to Metro taxpayers, such as for new sewage treatment plants, must also be weighed.
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Your Kontinent returns with more films, events Co-presented by Cinevolution Media Arts Society and the City of Richmond, the 3rd Annual Your Kontinent: Richmond International Film & Media Arts Festival is a community-wide celebration of intercultural connectivity and progressive global perspectives through the medium of independent film and multidisciplinary artistic practice. The festival has profiled some of Canada’s most notable contemporary media art pioneers and international and emerging visionaries in film and media art. The organizers have expanded the festival from three days to nine. The decision was in large part due to public opinion. “After last year’s event, the feedback from audiences was overwhelmingly that the festival was too short,” said festival director Ying Wang. “Even though everyone liked a different aspect of Your Kontinent, they all agreed it should be longer. So that’s what we did.” With its reputation for innovative and forward-thinking artistic programming, Your Kontinent has quickly been recognized as a rising star in the Metro Vancouver’s artistic community. In addition to putting art and film in unexpected spaces—like the Art in Containers exhibition and the sensual delight that is Dim Sum Movie—the festival has profiled some of Canada’s most noted creative visionaries while showcasing emerging young talent. This year’s program explores synergies between various Indigenous cultures. Dana Claxton will be exhibiting three site-specific
works during the festival. Her four-channel video installation, Rattle, and two-channel projection Video Tipi will be unveiled at a public opening on Friday July 19. The 30foot diameter structure will light up with Calxton’s ephemeral video projection by night and double as a hub for community gatherings, small workshops, live performances and artist talks by day. On Saturday July 20, Claxton will lead the community in constructing a large Medicine Wheel and collaborate with International Artist Pisui Ciyo on a multidisciplinary performance (July 26) involving audience members in a secret project. Ciyo is an award-winning Atayal theatre director, playwright and flamenco dancer from Taiwan. Her multi disciplinary theatre piece Her Silent Innermost (Inllungan na Kneril) will be on display throughout the festival. In addition, a line-up of indigenous films from Canada (Barefoot), USA (On the Ice), China (The Sun Beaten Path), Taiwan (A Year in the Cloud), and Venezuela (Eternal Ashes) will bring a broad international perspective into this theme. Culture is truly in the foreground in our special programs, but the festival organizers also had youth on their minds. One of the most exciting numbers on the bill this year is the (YOU)TH+(ME)DIA Day (July 20). Designed for aspiring filmmakers and media producers ages 14-19, this intensive full-day program is a rare opportunity for youth to connect with seasoned industry professionals. Guest speakers include Emmy nominated and Webby award winning animation and documentary film-
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maker, Jeff Chiba Stearns. From July 19-27, the festival offers a selection of films from Russia (Chapiteau Show), Germany (Dragon Girls), Philippines (Harana), South Korea (Doomsday Book), Italy (Shun Li and the Poet), Denmark (Teddy Bear), just to name a few. Dragon Girls, the winner of the Best International Documentary Award at the most recent Hot Docs is making its BC premiere at the festival. Local filmmakers are also highlighted in this year’s Short Film Program. A selection of short action films and animations will be shown at the festival’s “Cutting Edge Night” and local award winning filmmakers Karen Lam and Baharak Monir will have their films premiered.
For family friendly art booths, performances and an open-air cinema, check out Theatre Under the Sky (July 20). Or meet a friend for a rotating selection of craft beer and artisan wine in the beautiful rooftop beer garden, an intimate licensed outdoor venue on the second Floor of the Cultural Centre overlooking downtown Richmond. Finally, for those seeking a dose of Greater Vancouver’s underground music and media art scenes, Digital Carnival (July 27) is the night to bid Your Kontinent a fond farewell with an evening of dance and digital displays, at least until next year. See ykfestival.ca for more information.
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City honoured for its financial reporting
Mayor Malcolm Brodie and City of Richmond director of finance Jerry Chong with two awards from the Government Financial Officers Association of North America for the city’s 2011 Annual Report. Richmond received the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the 10th consecutive year, along with the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the third year in a row. Richmond’s annual report is written, designed and printed entirely in-house through the efforts of the city’s finance division, communications and production centre staff. The awards were formally presented to city council at its meeting June 10.
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B.C. losing people to other provinces by Tom Fletcher Black Press More people continue to move from B.C. to other provinces than migrate west, according to the latest Statistics Canada estimates. Quarterly Statistics Canada figures show a net loss of 1,611 people from B.C. to other provinces from January to March this year. That is the seventh straight quarter of net out-migration from B.C., with the last net increase of 73 people recorded in the April-June quarter of 2011. In 2012, while B.C. was a net loser of about 7,000 in interprovincial movements, Alberta gained about 43,000 and Saskatchewan gained about 2,500 people. NDP leader Adrian Dix said Wednesday the latest totals mean B.C. has lost a net 12,000 people to other provinces since Premier Christy Clark took over. Dix said the number of private sector jobs has declined since Clark launched her jobs plan, and her government continues to cut the budget for job skill training. Dix said the NDP government of the 1990s saw an increase of 129,000 people in interprovincial migration, and during Gordon Campbell’s term, there was a net increase of 64,000. Clark shrugged off the numbers Wednesday, saying B.C.’s overall population continues to grow. “More people are coming here than are leaving, and we need to continue to work to make sure that more people are staying,” Clark said. “We’re competing hard with Alberta and the oil sands to keep people here.” B.C.’s rising total population is a result of international immigration, offset by the losses to other provinces by people moving within Canada. Ontario has also steadily lost people inter-provincially in recent years, including a national high of 6,823 in the first three months of this year.
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Premier cancels political staff raises Premier Christy Clark must win a byelection in Westside-Kelowna before she can return to her seat in the B.C. legislature. Black Press files
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A government spokesman said Doyle never accepted any raise, but recomBlack Press mended the maximum for his position Premier Christy Clark has rolled back be increased to $230,000 to attract the salary increases for political staff, after best candidate for his successor. getting an earful from voters. The top rate for ministry chiefs of Clark told reporters Wednesday that staff, formerly ministerial assistants, salary increases for her chief of staff will remain at $94,500 a year. The top and new positions with the same title rate for them was first increased to in ministers’ offices will not go ahead. $105,000, then rolled back to $102,000 “I have heard a lot from British Co- before being cancelled. Five of the lumbians in the last week about this people appointed to those jobs have issue of changing the pay scales and had raises cancelled. pay levels for political staff, so today NDP leader Adrian Dix, contacted in I am rescinding those changes, be- Kelowna where he is campaigning in a cause leadership means listening byelection where Clark hopes to win a to people,” Clark said. “Although the seat, said the raises show the governoriginal change would have meant ment is “tone deaf” to the concerns of we were underspending the budget ordinary people. by $100,000, I’ve heard loud and clear By Ken Dix said the decision to scrap the that people didn’t like it.” raises is “the first victory for Carole Johnston The lone exception is Clark’s new Gordon,” the NDP candidate in the Recently deputy chief of staff, Michele Cadario, Westside-Kelowna byelection. the Canadian hired for the premier’s office after Gordon is running in the byelection Federation of serving as deputy campaign man- called for July 10, after Clark was defeatIndependent ager for the B.C. Liberal election cam- ed by NDP candidate David Eby in a bid Business (CFIB) paign. Cadario will receive a salary of to retain her Vancouver-Point Grey seat. released Ken Johnston $195,148 to do the operations and ADVERTISING FEATURE In the May 14 general election, Councillor its analysis policy roles formerly done by two Gordon lost by nearly a two-to-one of municipal people. margin to B.C. Liberal incumbent Ben spending as related to population Dan Doyle, Clark’s chief of staff, re- Stewart, who resigned last week to algrowth. With June, the graducrete utility pole just mains at the same salary as Cadario. low Clark to run. ation month just before 4 a.m. All four The CFIB figures purported around the corner, were thrown from theto show that since the year Advertising Feature our thoughts turn to car. Two of the four2000 Richmond’s cumulative new drivers, especialdied from their injuries.spending has increased 49% while population growth has risen by ly new teenage drivPrompted by these15%. ers. Last week we tragic events and As a person who has spent described British results in other GLPover 35 years in the small of pedestrian/vehicle collisions covering 2008the BC Columbia’s original jurisdictions, business arena and is generally to 2012, only 9% happened in the Downtown Graduated Licensing government madesupportive of CFIB, I find the Eastside. In fact, out of a city-wide total of 2,215 Program [GLP]. The changes to the programcurrent municipal spending report ‘accidents’ over this four year period, only 200 goal of the original that came into effect onsomewhat over simplified. Here Cedric Hughesoccurred Barristerin&the Solicitor Downtown Eastside. program, introduced 7, Main 2003. Theseare some reasons why: While it is true that EastOctober Hastings and in August 1998, was to tackle the awfulwaschanges more and thanHastings fine-tuning. They • It only looks at increased the #1 site,are and Carrall the statistics: 35% of www.roadrules.ca all deaths in the 13 to#6 site extend the basic two-year term of theexpenses and not non-tax for pedestrian crashes, the final total for 21 year s age group caused by car acci-the area GLPasto threeamounts years:toaonly 12-month Learnerrevenues which in many cases a whole 9%. Yet Cedric Hughes Barrister & Solicitor dents; and 20% of all new drivers involve76%term by 3issued months certifiedoffsets the expenses. of the (reducible jaywalking tickets werefor given • Richmond has the lowest d in crashes within their first two years of driving training) plus a 24 consecutive, to Downtown Eastside residents. Also, these t around 4:30 pm on Tuesday June overall tax increases for 2008statistics do not breakdown how jaywalking driving.4, 2013 near Hastings and Carrall prohibition-free month Novice term. A 2012 among the five largest has contributed to these statistics. Indeed, Learner must be accompanied by a streets in Vancouver’ s Downtown Initially the results were positive. During of these collisions may of have involved Eastside, 60-year-old across supervisor 25 years age or older with amunicipalities in Metro Vancouver the first atwo years, man the jaywalking new driver crashmany hitting Class pedestrians in crosswalks. Hastings was struck and killed by a westbound carsvalid I-5 driver’s license and mayand property taxes are among the rate went down 26%. But most of the car. Alcohol and speed reportedly are not Tickets for jaywalking are contentious have only one passenger in addition tolowest in the region. improvement wasbeen by Learners considered to have factors. Thatrather speed thanworld-wide. Google ‘ticketing jaywalkers’ to the supervisor. A Novice is limited to • RCMP and Fire-Rescue costs, Novices who remained more likelyretrieve was not considered a factor is45% particularly page after pageonly, of articles about theimmediatewhich are 35% of our budget, passenger excluding than experienced to having be involved noteworthy, the limitdrivers in the area been inprosone have been increasing at a much and cons of anti-jaywalking enforcement. family members, unless he or she ishigher rate than inflation. reduced in 2011 to 30 kmh in an effort to crashes. It’s enough to deflate even the most eager and accompanied by a supervising driver 25 • Richmond is experiencing enhance pedestrian safety. TheBetween carnage continued. On March 21st,committed debater. 2005 and 2009 the nearby years or older. Immediate family mem-downloading. Like never before, that said, Kerry Jang, a Vancouver city 2002, four of Delta werewas killed when But intersection Main teens and Hastings the site bers are defined as father,atmother, brothand psychology professor UBC the teen drivercollisions failed between to stop motorists at a stop signcouncilor of 32 reported er, sister, spouse, children, andisgrandparhas been quoted as saying that jaywalking atand the intersection of 57B Street pedestrians—hence the unusually low and ent including the same stepbecause or foster relaon the Downtown Eastside speed limitWay in thatand location. Deltaport was broadsided by aprevalent tions. Novices who receive a driving proof the high number of residents who struggle That this was the seventh traffic-related semi-trailer. The teen driver, licensed for hibition must go back to the beginning of fatality of 2013 in the city is not, however, only two weeks, was the only survivor.with drug addiction, alcoholism and mental the novice that is, they the only statistic generated by this particular illness—issues that stage, can impair judgment. And lose all On MayAlthough 31st, 2003, 19-year-old tragedy. it was aatypical example driverhe supported the police methods: “… the tickets accumulated driving experience time and and his three between friends, after watching aremain of the collisions pedestrians and an important educational tool 1. for For a commust start again at Month hockey andwhich drinking, attempted vehiclesgame in the area, the police have been topolice to try outline to change dangerous behaviour. plete of all the Learner and attempting address by proactively ticketing drive hometo together. The driver wove inAndNovice he noted that the city is contemplating rules, visit the ICBC website Malcolm Brodie Chak Au the jaywalkers, two local advocacy groups have and out of traffic at high speed and col-adding more stop lights to make jaywalking challenged police methodology saying firstof a www.icbc.com. Mayor Councillor lided with the a truck on the other side less tempting. But he added, “If you stopped that the statistics don’t warrant this proactive The to these changes blind hill on Cedar Hill Road in Victoria.giving theimmediate tickets, I thinkreaction we would see an attention, and secondly, that it is particularly was inpredictably mixed.noWith Inunfair, thisindeed case,discriminatory the three against friendstheand theincrease street disorder because one is fingerscrossed, look forward to positive remindedwe that this is what is expected truck driver survived teenwho driv-being poorest people in the city,while the verythe people th results from these changes to the probehaviour in our society. ” ercan was July 18 so, don’t 2003, leastkilled. afford toOn pay the tickets, in four gram. fact pay them, spirals into of friends werewhich involved in new a levels single-car disproportionate consequences. high-speed crash on the Old Island …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor The statistics arecar indeed troublesome Cedric from Hughes L.L.B. Highway. 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EDITORIAL: Clear the air on coal dust
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here can be no denying last Friday’s 21-4 vote by Metro Vancouver’s board to oppose a proposed new coal-export terminal on the Fraser River in Surrey is the strongest manifestation yet of a groundswell of public opinion against the terminal and the increased coal-train traffic that would result.
But one should be cautious of over-emotional arguments and grandstanding by members of organizations that have no real power to affect the outcome. It is notable that Lower Mainland cities are asked to accept something that some U.S. cities are rejecting. And it may well be time, as opponents assert, for the country as a whole to draw the line environmentally and voice resistance to fossil fuels, such as thermal coal. However, by dragging in too many non-germane arguments against this specific plan, opponents run the risk of devaluing legitimate objections, making them all seem spurious by association. Yes, more trains in Surrey and White Rock add noise and limit access to otherwise seemingly idyllic communities. And yes, on a much grander scale, coalpowered energy in China leaves behind a huge carbon footprint, with its pollution felt a continent away in not-intangible smoke clouds. But worrying about such hyperlocal or excessively broad issues is not the mandate of Port Metro Vancouver as the financially selfsufficient port authority serving this area.
Opponents of coal should be wary of a pending health-impact assessment by Fraser Health’s chief medical officer. While this might seem positive, it is a card that can be played only once.
Opponents of coal should be wary of a pending health-impact assessment by Fraser Health’s chief medical officer. While this might seem positive, it is a card that can be played only once. If the findings are less than conclusive that coal-carrying trains pose a real risk, it will discredit other public-health concerns related to coal, and they will be all the harder to argue in future.
The coal at the proposed terminal would not be piled in the open, and port, coal industry and union reps remain adamant that coal dust can be suppressed so that it poses no risk. It behooves those who doubt this to offer even more convincing proof, rather than simply blowing smoke by resorting to easily dismissed emotional appeals. —Peace Arch News
An army of agriculturalists gas prices were 70 cents a litre.
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Port Metro Vancouver CEO Robin Silvester has already seized on the threat that the Surrey terminal could be closed down if health concerns are proven. This, he claims, is de facto proof that coal-handling procedures, to this point, have been little cause for concern. In reality, imported coal has been handled in B.C. for decades with far less stringent controls.
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nergy prices are going up. I’m not that old, but I remember when I was a young lad growing up in Richmond when
I’m sure, my parents and grandparents can remember when prices were even lower. The reality is energy prices are increasing due, in part, to a growing scarcity of new oil and gas reserves, and also to the way in which these commodities are heavily subsidized. Since the 1960s most of the food on our plates has required a large energy investment. Energy uses increase yields, deal with pests, transport food over long distances, and store foods. Cheap fossil fuels are also used willy-nilly to generate a dazzling array of products ranging from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, plastics and tires. However, this is a change from the 1920s when agriculture
generated more energy than it used through the conversion of solar energy into plant growth. The honeymoon is reaching its end. A dear colleague of mine stated that ‘an army of agriculturalists’ will be needed in the post-oil economy. In 2006, Richard Heinberg, suggests that 20% of a given population will need to be devoted to the task of growing food. With this need for human labour to replace the easy availability of cheap fossil fuels we need to encourage the current and future generations to take on farming. Relying on the current crop of farmers isn’t going to suffice as farmers aren’t getting any younger. The average age of farmers in Richmond is 56.9 (slightly higher than the national
average). In addition, we know that young and new farmers are facing some major barriers to enter into farming. In particular these barriers include: a lack of skills and training, access to land, and a negative view of farming as a career. As well, new and young farmers need to be schooled in different ways of thinking in order to tackle the reality of growing food in an energy constrained and changing climate future. Creating closed loops for inputs and working with natural features requires a new set of skills and ways of thinking about agricultural systems. In effect, a lot of different folks in our food system need to become invested in building a base of skilled agriculturalists. This includes support from:
politicians, civil society organizations, the business community, activists, educators, and, farmers who intimately know the land. Building an ‘army of agriculturalists’ is going to require people from multiple backgrounds to get together and start mobilizing resources and energy to the task at hand. In the words of Brian Brett – “Farming is a profession of hope” Colin Dring is with Richmond Food Security Society, which works to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society. If you want to contribute and learn more about our activities, visit our website at www.richmond foodsecurity.org
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I wish I could love bubbles again Editor: It’s no wonder my granddaughter loves bubbles so much. Imagine building a hollow globe of liquid soap, and then releasing it into a beautiful summer day to dance but for a few moments on the whispering edges of a warm sunny breeze. To wonder at it’s rainbow reflection on a surface so thin and fragile that it’s viewed only but for a brief moment. Oh sure there’s the occasional bubble that lives far beyond expectations. The one that floats past the tree over the fence into the neighbors yard, then it’s slammed by a rouge breeze into a blue flannel shirt on old lady Griffins clothesline. You hail it as new world record holder as you dance with triumph. But this miracle is not mourned, others are produced as fast as you can breath in and out. This small miracle that I have come to take for granted is not lost on her. She dances and laughs with each and every on she can. Each new bubble is a new friend. Each new bubble has a different character. Some bubbles are fat and heavy and sit down quick. “They don’t like to dance.” she giggles “They loose their breath too quick!” Some bubbles pop as soon as they’re given the breath of life. “Boomers” she calls them. Most bubbles linger for awhile, dance a bit, blend in with the others and then they’re gone....kind of like most our lives. But a few bubbles become legends in song. She runs into the house (can’t blow bubbles inside) and in a sing- song high-pitched F
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soliloquy, some parts only audible to the dog, breathlessly recounts their plight. I watched as my granddaughter danced her story. A story that couldn’t be accurately told without interpretive arm and leg movements. Her constantly moving limbs match her hazel brown eyes that move to even the slightest distraction as she pirouettes around the room. Her black bubble stained tee-shirt could easily be confused for a young girl who managed to flee the clutches of an eight, no twelve armed octopus attack. And her dirty sticky bare feet speak of bubbles that didn’t get away. And, then as quick as her story started....guess what? She’s gone! Some invisible rope tied around her waist had yanked her back outside. Slam! Goes the screen door. “Watch out! Oooh oooh get up there! Move over! Higher!” sings my granddaughter from the back porch as she directs another batch of new found friends. I sit back in my leather recliner and half-heartily turn my attention back to my wide screen TV. All 105 channels of it! All available for my personal pleasure 24 hrs. a day seven days a week in HD. And I sit there, jealous of the total love and enjoyment my granddaughter has for the simplest form known to nature. The sphere. And it’s a sphere in it’s simplest form, made from liquid. Why can’t I love something that much? Oh I love my kids...most of them. And my grandchildren.... all of them, but why can’t I obtain the simplest form of pleasure, being love, from something I have
or like to do. I want to L O V E to do something or have something again! Is it because with age we can’t have love without desire? If I was going to blow a bubble I would think about making it bigger than my granddaughter did. To impress her, it’s what we do. It would have to go higher and further and last longer....love lost. The desire to blow a better bubble has made it a competition, but only to you, not the child. She still celebrates every bubble. Love has left the equation and desire and competition have set in. Polluted love. Or is our now understanding of love changed? We love our spouses. That’s a fancy name for husband or wife, you know the one at the other end of the couch each night. We look across at them in all their evening, ready for bed glory and remember a time not so long ago. Then you go look in the mirror and thank them for staying on. We still love them, but some of the shine is gone. Its sad to think I’ll never love something ever again as simple and purely as she loves bubbles. That kind of innocent love is rewarded to the very young. Remember to celebrate it with them. Colour, blow bubbles, take walks, watch cartoons don’t feel silly being a fairy princess grandpas and dads, because, that love she has for bubbles is only one-tenth of the love she has for you. Thank-you Gabriella and Charlotte . Bob Niles Richmond
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RCMP Youth Academy ‘most rewarding experience’ for student 50 students were immersed in weeklong training program, including Matthew McNair student by Hayden Rossi Contributor This past October my school had an assembly in which our liaison officer mentioned the RCMP Youth Academy
and encouraged people to apply. As a Grade 12 student at Matthew McNair Secondary, I would not have thought twice about it if not for my friend, John, who urged me to look into it. For 18 years the RCMP and the school districts Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and Surrey, have been organizing this amazing experience. Evidence of the success of this program is that five of the officers involved in the academy were cadets when they were in high school. The application process consisted of
a resume packet with two written paragraphs explaining why you wished to go, a physical health history form to see if your body can handle the stressful situation, a criminal record check, and then a physical tryout. Only after passing the fitness test would an interview be scheduled. The candidates then had to wait anxiously until they were contacted. The Youth Academy was held at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre near Chilliwack over the course of a week. The 50 students were split up into five
watches of 10 with a mentor to coach them. These 10 people would support each other in the challenges that we faced together. I have never been a part of a group of complete strangers that were able to come together as a team as quickly as we did. My watch soon became like my family over the course of the academy. We did everything together. From the second we stepped off the bus we were bombarded with what would be soon be realized as an incredibly difficult experience. We were up from dawn to dusk
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Richmond Grade 12 student Hayden Rossi took part in physical training led by Richmond RCMP Const. Stuart Gray at the 2013 RCMP Lower Mainland Youth Academy.
with no leisure time in between. Every day we got up at 4:30 a.m. so we would be ready for physical training at 5:30 a.m. After we had exhausted ourselves we would be given time to get ready for breakfast. After breakfast we would head to the classroom to begin our daily lecture. Over the course of the academy we had many presenters from the RCMP come in to
teach us. During these lectures we would be taught about different sections of law, which we were tested on during practical scenarios. The lecture was paused for lunch, and I began to think that the day was starting to slow down. This was the farthest from the truth. The afternoon lecture would consist of a lesson on one of the many sections in the RCMP. Subsequently we would begin scenarios. These
scenarios involved two of the cadets begin given a situation in which they would have to act as the police officers on scene and use teamwork to assess the problem and provide a solution to it in an efficient manner. The stressful and uncomfortable scenarios enriched and propelled our learning. Directly after dinner we would head to the gym to begin our drill class. See Page 13
Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate • Richmond, BC Programs for Landed exhibition Visit www.richmondartgallery.org for details
ESRA ERSEN: Landed OPENING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK Thursday, June 27 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Turkish artist Esra Ersen discusses her video-based installations at 8:00pm.
PECHAKUCHA NIGHT Friday, July 12 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm Local artists ‘show and tell’ their art practices in a series of presentations.
BUS TOUR TO MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY Saturday, July 13 | 12:30 – 4:30pm Registration closes June 28 – limited seating Tour of RAG and MOA exhibitions by gallery/museum staff. Fee includes bus and admission to MOA. $23.00/Adults - $21.00/Seniors or students
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community Learning the importance of maintaining a good attitude From Page 12 During drill we would be taught movements that we would have to perform at our graduation ceremony. We would have another session of physical training before being given time to do any assignments that we were given during the day. After the extremely exhausting 18-hour day we would drag ourselves into bed at 10 p.m. only to go to sleep with the thought that we had to do it all over again the next morning. The experience in its entirety taught us a multitude of lessons, not only about how mentally and physically tiring being a police officer really was, but how to be a better person altogether. We were shown the importance of maintaining a good attitude even when dealing with someone whose sole goal is to make our life difficult. Communication is one of the greatest attributes that someone can have. The Youth Academy continues to have a profound effect on my life. It has taught me skills that I can apply
to my everyday life, and has helped me become comfortable with not only accepting leadership roles but with seeking them out. This momentous opportunity would not have been possible without the countless hours that the school districts and RCMP officers put into planning the academy. The Richmond students were incredibly fortunate that the Kiwanis Club and the Royal Canadian Legion made generous donations to help offset the costs of this unique program. Last but not least I would like to thank Richmond RCMP Const. Stuart Gray, one of our physical training instructors, and Cpl. Martin, my watch’s mentor, for their dedication towards making this the hardest, but most rewarding experience for the students. Deciding to apply for the Youth Academy was the best choice I have made, and will continue to affect my life for the coming years. Hayden Rossi is a graduating student of Matthew McNair Secondary.
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A total of 50 students took part in the 2013 RCMP Lower Mainland Youth Academy.
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Chinese farmers in Seafair flashed their patriotism Despite systematic discrimination, Mah Bing showed his generosity during the Great Depression and World War II Part of a monthly series looking at Richmond’s neighbourhoods.
by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter
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he Seafair and Blundell neighbourhoods in West Richmond have a rich history connected to farming and horse racing, including links to the most famous racehorse in Canadian history.
Although City of Richmond archivist Bill Purver loves to talk about the sport of kings, it is a lesser known Chinese-Canadian farming family that he was eager to cast the spotlight on. It was in 1918 when Mah Bing, father of eight, purchased 160 acres of land in what’s today known as the Monds, between Francis and Williams Road, west of No. 1 Road to the dyke. While few locals will recognize his name, he was among the most prosperous Chinese Canadian farmers, Purver said. But he said it was the family’s show of patriotism that was especially noteworthy during the Great Depression in the 1930s, at a time when there was systematic discrimination against Chinese farmers through the marketing board. Bing grew potatoes, carrots, onions, corn, tomatoes, and green vegetables, in a real family operation that had his children complete farm chores until dusk, and then finish their homework, according to an oral history given by Bing’s daughter Polly who was interviewed on May 7, 1972. He also hired 30 Chinese workers.
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neighbourhoods When the Prairie provinces were hit with extreme weather during the early 1930s, sending upwards of 250,000 people fleeing, help was sent their way from all over the country, including Richmond. Nearly two train cars were packed with vegetables and sent east, including four tonnes of potatoes from Mah Bing, according to an Oct. 27, 1937 article in the Marpole Richmond Review. Then, during World War II, Mah Bing donated 150 tonnes of potatoes to the army, according to a July 23, 1941 story in the Marpole Richmond Review. Purver said much of Richmond remained agricultural, and wasn’t really considered a suburb of Vancouver, until the Oak Street Bridge was opened in 1957. That sparked residential development, with the Seafair neighbourhood among the first to see new subdivisions built. The new construction was quite close to the Blundell Station of the Interurban Tram, which connected Steveston to Vancouver. Then, two years later in 1959, the Deas Island Tunnel opened, and would later be renamed the George Massey Tunnel, sparking further residential construction. Purver said what’s today known as the Monds and the Mores in Seafair, got their names from the parks that were previously there: Richmond Park and Gilmore Park. While the construction of bridges and the tunnel stimulated Richmond’s growth, horse racing also played an important role, bringing people and money to the growing city. They came to racetracks at Minoru and Lansdowne. There were two horse breeding farms that operated in the Blundell neighbourhood, including the Evergreen Stock Farm, run by the McLean family. In a Breeders Bulletin from February of 1954, the McLean Farm announced that Dark Hawk
would be coming to Richmond to stud. Dark Hawk was the grandsire of Hyperion, one of the greatest and most influential sires of the 20th century, according to leftcoastracing.ca. Dark Hawk eventually sired George Royal, who in four years won 21 races and earned more than $325,000, accord-
ing to Whispers from the Shedrows: A History of Thoroughbred Racing in Richmond. And Dark Hawk also shared genes with the horse Minoru, after whom Minoru Park was named. Minoru was named after the son of the master gardener to Lord Wavertree. In 1909, Minoru won both the 2,000 Guineas and the Derby, and in recognition of Minoru’s success, the first racetrack built in Richmond was christened Minoru Park Racetrack.
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Richmond’s Sibel Thrasher is among the performers at this year’s TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, which starts today. Thrasher and friends will play the Railspur District Stage on Granville Island on the final day of the festival—Canada Day, July 1—at a free 8 p.m. show. Thrasher, a B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame vocalist, will bring her spiritual brand of R&B, blues and soul to the stage. Other performances on the one-day stage include B Funk at 12:30 p.m., Dalannah Gail Bowen at 3 p.m. and Ribcage Trio at 5:30 p.m. Thrasher, born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a four-octaverange singer well known for her work with the long-running Arts Club Theatre show Ain’t Misbehavin’. Her
P.W. Bridgman is next up in Richmond Public Library’s Authors in Our Midst series by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
Kelly Rosborough photo via Flickr Sibel Thrasher performs July 1 at TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
singing career began early, when she and her two brothers formed a church choir known as the Thrashers Singers. She’s been in Canada for 30 years now, boasting a variety of music, theatre, film and TV credits. The 11-day TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival is marking
its 28th year in 2013. It’s an event that draws upwards of 560,000 people to 35 Vancouver venues hosting over 300 performances, according to organizers. This year’s acts include Herbie Hancock the Vijay Iyer Trio and Tim Berne’s Snakeoil. For more information, visit coastaljazz.ca. —by Matthew Hoekstra
Earlier this year, author P.W. Bridgman published his first collection of short stories—and he’s determined that it won’t be his last. Standing At An Angle To My Age is a book of 18 works of short fiction, some of which have already won competitions and appeared in literary magazines. Tonight (Friday), Bridgman will read from his book at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse branch as part of the library’s Authors in Our Midst series. This installment of the series, which is particularly aimed at writers and aspiring writers, will also include a discussion of the creative process. Bridgman has invited fellow author David Morton to share in the talk and read from Morton’s fictional work-in-progress—a story set in medieval England. Bridgman, a Vancouver-based author, explores themes of forgiveness and redemption, love and loss, hope and hopelessness and darkness and light. Among his stories, according to publisher Libros Libertad: •An aging pensioner in a Northern Ireland town suffers from dementia. During a fleeting and poignant moment of unexpected lucidity, he reveals a sharp awareness of the human decency for which he is indebted. Its source gives a turn to the less discerning
Vancouver author P.W. Bridgman’s first book of fiction is entitled Standing At An Angle To My Age.
members of the family that had taken him in years before. •A 13-year-old girl in Timmins, Ontario is forced by tragic circumstances to grow up too quickly as she watches the man she believed was her father learn a painful lesson at a time when it is too late for him to profit by it. •A precocious youth on the brink of adulthood pursues an amateurish quest for Eastern mystical truth and discovers— unexpectedly, in a middle-aged co-worker at a Vancouver Island corner grocery—a quietly inspiring example of Siddhartha-like wisdom. The June 21 event takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. the library. Admission to the drop-in event is free. For more information call 604-231-6413.
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ry Layton on July 19; Dancetime Big Band on July 26; the Jessica Stuart Few on Aug. 2; Hang-Ten Hangmen on Aug. 9; Now’s the Time on Aug. 16; Harpdog Brown and Brandon Isaak on Aug. 23; and Sibel Thrasher on Aug. 30. The music series is sponsored by G&F Financial Group and presented in collaboration with The Beatmerchant in Steveston. All shows start at 6:30 p.m.; arrive early to ensure a seat. Admission is by donation. The cannery is located at 12138 Fourth Ave. in Steveston.
Richmond’s Robin Eder-Warren will make her debut as an opera director next week by presenting Pergolesi’s La serva padrona (The Maid Turned Mistress) at Marpole United Church. The opera will be presented by Opera Mariposa June 28, 29 and 30 with a chamber orchestra, featuring seasoned artists and young talents making their operatic debuts. Eder-Warren, 21, is Opera Mariposa’s managing director and co-founder, and this production will mark the finale of the company’s first season. In keeping with Opera Mariposa’s dedication to showcasing emerging artists, La serva padrona will be conducted from harpsichord by 24-year-old music director Ian Dives, and the opera’s small cast will be joined by a larger cast of singers performing a selection of Handel highlights. Tickets are $20, or $18 for students and seniors, and are available at the door, operamariposa.com or 778918-9498.
Nine summer concerts are in store this summer at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, which has announced its Music at the Cannery summer music series. The series starts on July 5 and continues each Friday night until Aug. 30—rain or shine. First up is LoLo Bianco, a Vancouver-based band led by vocalist Lory White. Playing hits of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s, LoLo Bianco features the lively percussion work of Ray Ayotte and arrangements of Doug Louie on keyboards. Upcoming: Darren Specht and the Blues Hawks on July 12; Ger-
The Jessica Stuart Few is one of nine musical acts performing at the Music at the Cannery series. The band, which plays Aug. 2, describes itself as “Stereolab throwing a party with Joanna Newsom at Erykah Badu’s house—in Japan.”
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Rob Forbes (left) and Glenn Kishi were both honoured with special awards Tuesday recognizing their exemplary contributions to student athletics in the Richmond School District. Don Fennell photo
Thanks, coach! High school mentors lauded for inspiring student athletes by Don Fennell Sports Editor
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hanks, coach! was a theme that resonated throughout J.N. Burnett Tuesday, as the Richmond Secondary Schools’ Athletic Association held its annual coaches awards banquet.
The efforts of the many individuals who are selflessly dedicated to student athletics was celebrated, including some for exceptional service both in longevity and leadership. “You are providing as many opportunities for student athletes (as is possible),” Gayle Guest, chair of the Richmond Secondary Schools’ Athletic Association, told her peers. While extending greetings from the Richmond School District, assistant superintendent Wendy Lim reflected on her own days as a teacher sponsoring such activities as table tennis and girls’ volleyball. She then shared some poignant thoughts from a book she described as being about balance. “What is more important, people or things? What is more important, the way you start or finish? And what is more important, what you acquire or what you become?” Lim suggested each of the coaches, through their efforts, are making an important gift to the world by giving of their time and making life better for others. “A wise person once said we make a life of what we get, but more importantly of what we give,” she said. “You coach because you specifically want to promote connectedness, so that your students learn to understand what it means to be a team player and leader.”
Similarly, Richmond board of education chair Donna Sargent said sport’s contribution to a person’s wellbeing is incredible. “I can speak firsthand, with some of you having coached my kids who are now 25 and 27. The impact you’ve made on their lives has been huge,” she said. In addition to recognizing champions in each sport and at each level for the 2012-13 school year, and applauding the efforts of R.A. McMath Secondary, which was presented the RSSAA Participation Award (named for former district athletic facilitator Bob Jackson), the evening also saw several awards presented for extended coaching service of five to 40 years. Longtime Hugh McRoberts Secondary teacher Trish Nicholson was recognized with a 25-year service award. Since McRoberts has had senior teams, Nicholson has coached both the girls’ basketball and volleyball teams at the school and frequently guided both to high placings at provincial championships. “She is passionate in all sports she coaches and gets maximum effort from her players,” noted Guest, who presented the award. “It’s a testament to the respect that she evokes that student athletes love to play for Trish and many have gone on to become impact players at the post-secondary level.” Stepping down as head tennis coach at Richmond High after 42 years, Fred Dietrich was also lauded by his peers. “His dedication to his team is reflected in the earlymorning practices and his values that ensured all players, no matter how tight a match, played,” said colleague Lisa Yasui, who presented Dietrich with his award.
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Don Fennell photo R.A. McMath Secondary was awarded the 2013 participation award, named in honour of former Richmond Secondary Schools’ Athletic Association facilitator Bob Jackson (flanked in the photo by McMath vice-principal Anne Gillrie-Carre and athletic director Rod Jensen.
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Applause widespread for cheer leader Richmond Panther Cheer Athletics’ co-founder Stephanie Kennedy honoured as Coach of the Year by Don Fennell Sports Editor There may be no greater honour than being recognized by your peers, a special privilege Stephanie Kennedy now owns. Co-founder of Richmond Panther Cheer Athletics with Dawn Silver, Kennedy was selected as Coach of the Year at the 2013 Leading Edge cheerleading coaching conference last week in Port Moody. Drawing a crowd of coaches and athletes from throughout B.C. and Washington state, the event presented the opportunity to
”The fact she comes from a gymnastics background, and not cheer, speaks volumes. She’s grown to really love the sport, mainly because she see it differently than many others—as a truly team sport that anyone can participate in, whether or not they are elite athletes.” –Dawn Silver nominate and cast a vote for the year’s top coach, an award presented to a B.C. or Washington coach in recognition of their exceptional leadership and dedication to the sport of cheerleading. Kennedy’s selection was positively received
by all members, who recognize her many contributions. “Being chosen by her peers I think makes it particularly special,” says Silver. “There were five finalists and I think her being the winner really shows how respected she is in
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the cheer community and all the work she’s done.” Former president of the B.C. Cheer Association, Kennedy was raised in Richmond and completed her bachelor of science and bachelor of education at University of B.C. She also has a master’s degree in educational leadership, specializing in curriculum and instruction, from San Diego State University. She is a proud mother of four children, three of whom are athletes in the cheer program. Ironically, Kennedy came to all-star cheer from an extensive gymnastics background. She was first an athlete and then a coach with the Richmond Gymnastics Association where she coached all ages and levels of athletes from preschool to the provincial level. She was a high school math and science teacher in Richmond for many years before retiring from teaching to focus on raising her family and growing the Panthers. Armed with a first aid certificate, and a Level 3 national coaching certification in gymnastics and her Level 5 U.S. credentials in stunting, baskets and tosses (highest level possible), she is also a member of
Stephanie Kennedy has been recognized by her peers with a coach of the year award.
the provincial cheer judging committee in which she helps to train and certify the cheerleading judges in the province. “The fact she comes from a gymnastics background, and not cheer, speaks volumes,” says Silver. “She’s grown to really love the sport, mainly be-
cause she sees it differently than many others—as a truly team sport that anyone can participate in, whether or not they are elite athletes. It’s something she really fosters and the athletes become really close. It’s really important to her to see those friendships at Panther Cheer Athlet-
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ics be so strong.” A letter which was read from one of the nominations spoke to Kennedy’s character. “Stephanie passionately believes that through the sport of cheerleading we are able to work with young people and help them develop and grow into confident, self reliant, independent and thoughtful young adults. She also knows how difficult it is to raise our children in a world that bombards young girls with images that erode their self esteem, make them question their worth and their place in this world, and tries to make them grow up far too soon. This is why she continues to stay involved with cheer, as she feels it is unlike any other sport and she can really make a difference. The relationships she has made with athletes as long as 15 years ago are still being kept, as she has made such an impact in their lives.”
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Fastball classic pays homage to George Keeley Richmond Stealers to host first annual men’s tournament this weekend at Steveston Park by Don Fennell Sports Editor The fastball community is planning to pay tribute to the former “Voice of Steveston Park.” The Richmond Stealers are organizing the first annual George Keeley Memorial Fastball Tournament this weekend at the venerable old ball park on Moncton Street. Seven teams are expected to participate in the inaugural men’s fastpitch classic Friday through Sunday. Besides the host Stealers will be the Richmond Mariners, Gibsons, Majors, Rebels, Victoria Swiftsure and Team BC under-21s. The Stealers and Rebels are slated to get things started with a 9 p.m. tilt Friday, while former Richmond Men’s Fastball League ace Sam Aldridge returns to his former stomping grounds as a veteran pitcher for Victoria Swiftsure for a 10 a.m. game Saturday against
a future generation of stars in the provincial under-21s. The young team features Richmond talents Ryan Shields and Jake Doyle and promising pitcher Brandon Peck, who has dominated the Lower Mainland men’s circuit this season throwing for the Stealers. At 11 a.m., the Mariners are slated to take on the Majors, followed at noon by Gibsons and the winner of Friday’s Stealers-Rebels tilt. The final game Saturday goes at 7 p.m., with the winner of the two undefeated teams advancing to Sunday’s final at 2 p.m. Earlier consolation games are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. Event organizer Marshall Shields, who is the longtime manager of the Stealers, says they’ve wanted to honour Keeley in some way for a long time “so we’ve named a tournament after him.” “I couldn’t think of a
Don Fennell photo Richmond boys’ fastball player Ryan Shields will suit up for the provincial under-21s at this weekend’s fastball classic at Steveston Park.
their training camp for the international federation world championships in two weeks in Saskatoon,” he notes. “And I expect them to do very well.”
better way for fastball to return to Steveston Park,” says Shields. Shields expects the tournament to be very competitive, including the under-21s. “This is basically
viaSport adds to leadership team Following a comprehensive leadership recruitment initiative, viaSport, the strategic leader for amateur sport in B.C., has announced additions to its leadership team with the appointment of Caley Denton, Peter Lawless and Loreen Barnett to the viaSport board of directors and Cathy Priestner Allinger as CEO. The expanded board appointed Allinger to the role effective June 24, recognizing her unparalleled level of knowledge, expertise and vision for the sector. An influential advocate who has been involved with viaSport through the organization’s formative years as consultant, interim CEO, and most recently the board chair, Allinger is a proven sports leader on the provincial, national and international stage. “With Cathy’s proven track record of leading change in all aspects of sports and sport man-
agement, we’re confident that she has the passion, skills and established relationships to unify sport in a way that results in an active, healthy B.C. where
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A.R. MacNeill and the Richmond Colts in high school boys’ hoops play. Don Fennell photos
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Retiring after 33 years teaching in the Richmond School District, Garry Hirayama is probably best known for coaching rugby at Hugh McRoberts Secondary for the past 27 years. While his teams were successful, his coaching was far more extensive than simply teaching the basics. It also instilled positive life skills, said Guest. Also retiring this year after an equally lengthy and rewarding career, Rob Forbes was saluted by his peers for his exemplary service to athletics. Most recently coach of the R.A. McMath Wildcats senior girls’ volleyball team for the last five seasons, several members of the team spoke glowingly about what he means to them. “Thanks to all the time and effort he put in, the experience of playing high school sport was much more fun and memorable,” said one student. “His emphasis on sportsmanship taught me to play with determination, but at the same time still have fun.” Another added: “He was always there for his team, totally committed to us no matter what, through root canals to kidney stones. I will always remember him sitting on the bench watching us play—almost like a proud parent. I consider it an honour to have had him as a coach.” Yet another graduat-
ing player said, “he never stopped believing in me and helped me to become the player and person I am today.” McMath principal Neil Kamide, who presented Forbes with his award, also spoke glowingly about his longtime colleague whom he’s known since he began his career in education. “When you think about excellence in coaching you often think of stats like career wins or provincial championships. But I would argue it’s none of above,” said Kamide. “Sadly, it’s what we never measure. The most important indicator is how much of a positive impact on the lives of your players. Under (Forbes), his players after every practice, game and season have not only become better at their sport, but more importantly better people. I first came to know Rob as student teacher and even then he had a clear vision of what was important and taught me about building relationships and being passionate about what you do, and most important helping people grow. I learned that teaching is a craft that begins with your heart and extends to everything you do.” Finally, district principal Glenn Kishi was surprised when he was presented an award recognizing his lengthy and exem-
plary service to school sports. Richmond Secondary Schools’ Athletic Association president Gayle Guest said from a coaching career than spanned 20-plus years to his roles as a district administrator, Kishi has always been able to exhibit proficiency while displaying an exemplary demeanour. “His many basketball and football teams have always exhibited
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You may be in your thirties and have too much stuff, you may be getting married and need to sort out what you own, or you may be an ‘empty-nester’ and moving to a smaller home. We all need to regroup/reorganize to live a simpler life. Baby boomers—those born between 1946 and 1964—grew up in an era of affluence, acquiring significantly more material goods and larger homes than their depression-era parents. As they near retirement, many seek to downsize their cluttered lives. I’ve heard that some 60 per cent of people over the age of 60 say that they have more things than they need…. Trust me, I’m doing it too, and I’ve learned a lot that I can share with you about when, how, why, what, and where to take all the ‘stuff’! While you are physically able to sort out your personal things/ clothes/ furniture/ trinkets/ photographs, you should make an effort to do it now. Perhaps think about finding a smaller, more manageable home that doesn’t waste your money on upkeep, hydro, more taxes, higher water bills and more. Many seniors don’t want to make the commitment to downsizing because they don’t want to put pressure on their families—they know they’re busy. If you are a family member, help Mum or Dad make that transition… If downsizing means that you are selling your home too, remember, you’re selling your HOUSE, not your STUFF! Reduce, reuse and recycle! Edit more and pack less! As painful as it may be, it needs to be done, and the sooner you start, the easier it will be. Welcome a change in your lifestyle! If you are looking for some help, consider a professional downsizer who can help you with this task. If you need advice and help on what your home is worth in today’s market, just call….I’m just sayin….
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air conditioner at home but there are so many models and types. How do I know which one will work best? Deb Robson
604-328-3507
Pet Friendly Real Estate
RE/MAX Westcoast 110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 www.DebRobson.com
A:
Yes, there are different options for air conditioners and people believe it is a large renovation project but it is not the usually the case. You can choose to have the AC cool one or a number of rooms or the entire house. Depending on what kind of heating system you have in your home (a boiler or furnace) you can attach the AC to your current ductwork or install a ductless unit that can hang on the wall or be mounted on the floor. Another option is a ductless mini-split heat pump which cools and heats your home and is more efficient than a boiler. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call. PS- our current promotion is we are giving away a free furnace with the purchase of an air conditioner or heat pump until June 30th.
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604-232-3900 www.bcimplants.com #280-7580 River Road, Richmond, B.C. V6X 1X6 *Professional Corp.
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Great question. Firstly, your wood-burning fireplace should be in good working condition and have a safe chimney. The easiest way to determine if your fireplace and chimney are ready to switch to gas, is to have a certified Chimney Sweep clean all soot and debris from the flue and firebox. During this process they can note if any deficiencies are present. If so, they need to be corrected. Once you are ready, gathering details such as firebox size, chimney height, and location of gas will allow us to narrow down choices available in our showroom. We can work with your finishing wish list and match style choices such as contemporary burners versus traditional designs or heat producing versus decorative appliances.
For all versions of the logo the height of the “B” is used to establish the protected space. Therefore, the protected space scales up and down with the logo.
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Finally, having a personal consultation in your home will allow you to make final decisions and us to establish an exact quotation.
Q: What is sciatica? A:
how can they help me?
A: A Celebrant is an individual who customizes and
Kimberley Evans Life-Cycle Celebrant®
604-448-0044 Fax: 604-603-5540
kim@lifecelebrantbc.com www.livecelebrantbc.com
This nerve is the longest and largest nerve in your body, made up of five nerve roots that exit from your spine in your lower back and join together as a group to function your muscles and joints of your thigh, knee, calf, ankle, foot and toes. Typically the pain you feel will follow the course of the nerve down the back of the thigh and leg, but it can also be in the front or sides of the legs, or in the hip. The pain can vary from being quite intense and sharp, to achy and be accompanied by other nerve sensations like burning, numbness, tingling, prickling and crawling sensations. Simple activities like walking, bending and turning, sitting or standing can be difficult or impossible. As chiropractors, we need to determine the cause of the sciatica ranging from, but not limited to, spinal misalignments, disc compression, arthritis, constipation, tumors, and advanced diabetes. Every sciatic sufferer needs a healthy spine. Many sciatica and leg pain sufferers have reported dramatic relief of their condition after chiropractic care. One of the keys is not to wait. Like any problem, the sooner it is addressed, the better the results, but chronic sufferers often see excellent results also
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I have a wood-burning fireplace and wish to switch to the convenience of gas. What should I know before I choose a new gas insert?
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Q: What is a Life-Cycle Celebrant® and officiates at ceremonies for important transitions in people’s lives. I refer to ceremonies such as Celebrations of Life, Weddings, Coming of Age, Anniversaries and Baby Naming, just to name a few. In this part of the world, so many families are combining their cultures and beliefs and would like significant events be customized just for them. I recently wrote a wedding ceremony for a Turkish Groom and a Jewish Bride. It was rich and personal as both cultures were woven together to honor the couples heritage and brought the families together. The same applies to funerals. So many people do not want a traditional service and they turn to a Celebrant to customize a sacred ceremony respecting the deceased as they would wish. It is a privilege to create “inspiring memories for a lifetime.”
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Is green tea good for your teeth?
Yes indeed. It actually has been shown to preserve teeth by reducing general tooth loss. Green tea contains anti-bacterial molecules called catechins which have been shown to kill the strains of bacteria associated with tooth decay as well as gum (periodontal) disease. Research published in Preventive Medicine suggests drinking one cup if Green tea daily, increases the likelihood of keeping your teeth as you age. This is especially so for people 40-60 years old. However adding sugar negated this effect and unsweetened coffee had no beneficial effect on this. Worse yet sweetened coffee actually promoted a correlation with more tooth loss. Japanese researchers at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine looked at over 25,000 Japanese adults aged 40-64. Men who drank at least one cup of green tea a day were 19% less likely to have less than 20 teeth than those who did not. Women had 13% greater odds for this. Green tea is already known to possess certain health related benefits and previous research has indicated regular consumption may lead to lower instances of periodontal disease. Given the many new correlations being discovered between periodontal disease, and other health problems, (ie. Diabetes, Stroke, Cardiovascular Disease, low infant birth weights, etc) perhaps it should become a regular beverage for us all.
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Dr. Carol Reddin & Dr. Bonnie Chuter
604-207-9050 #230-7480 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, B.C.
Chiropractic is the drug-free natural approach to improving your health potential, so please…don’t wait; call to set up your appointment.
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Ask the Experts
Q: I’m thinking about renovating. What A:
You’ve been planning for years – dreaming about the kitchen you’ve always wanted, or adding another bathroom, or even building an addition for that growing family of yours. Before renovations begin, you better notify your home financial advisor. “It is a good idea to let your financial advisor know of any changes to your insured property,” said Daniel Wang of The Co-operators. By “not informing your financial advisor puts you at risk that your coverage may not be there when you need it most.” Before starting any renovations, there are some important questions to ask yourself and your financial advisor. What happens during construction if building materials are stolen from the premises or someone is injured? Who’s responsible? You? The contractor? Or both? Is your contractor willing to provide you with proof of adequate liability insurance? “It’s a good idea to call your insurance/financial advisor and discuss your plans beforehand. If necessary, coverage can also be arranged for your temporary residence and stored furniture. A few dollars extra premium can save you tens of thousands of dollars should you ever need to make a claim,” said Daniel Wang. Get the value of your newly-renovated home re-assessed.
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Daniel Wang Ah-Fat
Financial Advisor 190-8380 Lansdowne Rd Richmond, B.C. V6X 3M6
604-270-4233 daniel_wang@ cooperators.ca
Upon completion of your home improvement project it’s a good idea to have your financial advisor re-evaluate your home to ensure that the replacement value is correctly and officially documented. One quick call could make all the difference when it comes to properly insuring your home.
wheelchair to get around. What kind of vacation am I able to take?
There are some travel agencies that specialize in special needs travel. Maritime Travel in Richmond has a certified accessible sea advocate who can help you book a vacation that best suits your needs. There are many tour companies that organize special needs tours and excursions around the world. You can also enjoy all-inclusive resorts in Sun destinations, where WCHR accessible rooms are available. If you want to enjoy a beach you can rent a beach wheelchair as well. Most cruise lines offer WCHR accessible cabins. Some of them offer shore excursions for people with mobility issues. You can rent special equipment like wheelchairs, scooters, special beds, oxygen, beach wheelchairs, audio and visual aide rentals, baby crib rentals and other essential items. Some of them offer shore excursions for people with mobility issues. The rental equipment is delivered directly to the cruise state room, the hotel or at the airport. So don’t let your special need stop you from exploring the world. Travel opportunities using a WCHR are countless.
Marta Novkovic CTC, MCC
Branch Manager Certified Travel & Cruise Consultant
Daksha Lal
Branch Partner Senior Travel Consultant
604-303-8782
Garden City Shopping Centre, 175 - 9040 Blundell Road Richmond, BC V6Y 1K3 166@maritimetravel.ca
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Q: I have an electric bike but the batteries
Q: What is the difference between a
are not charging properly so I’m not getting the range I used to. Is it worth repairing or should I buy a new one?
sight test and an eye exam?
A:
A: An electric bike or scooter is basically a battery with other stuff attached to it. The battery is the most important
component of your electric bike or scooter. It is a consumable component the only lasts a year or two for lead and up to six years for lithium. Ultimately the answer to your question depends on the overall condition of your bike. If an electric bike or scooter is well cared for it can last up to six years-if not it can last only a single season. Your best bet is to come in and get an overall inspection and estimate.
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A number of optical stores offer sight tests, or vision tests, which use automated machinery. However, a sight test is not an eye exam and is not usually performed by a trained and licensed professional. Doctors of Optometry, perform eye exams that can diagnose, treat, manage and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting the visual system and related structures. They can also check an individual’s prescription and prescribe the correct eye wear using the correct manual machinery. Doctors of Optometry can also prescribe medications to treat certain eye conditions, such as infections, inflammations, allergies and injuries.
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Q: What type of key control do you recommend
Q: How do I prevent my skylight
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from leaking?
for small to medium size businesses?
Key control is a very important foundation of a company’s physical security program. Many businesses utilize a combination of physical security hardware, e.g. magnetic door locks, card access systems or physical door locks. An effective key control program will have the following elements: • Designated person or persons responsible for maintaining keys / issuance of keys or cards • Storage of keys: keeping keys in a secured area with limited access preferably in a locked cabinet with high level of protection • Procedures for key control - rules around issuance - who to issue to • Audit of keys / cards - need to physically inspect keys - recommended a minimum of every 6-12 months - cross reference with key control records * There are many electronic key lockboxes to properly store & secure keys / cards (Key Watcher or Traka) which will keep track of key issuance, reporting and alerts, and schedules. Gary Lok is a licensed security consultant and private investigator, with over 25 years experience in the security industry. For more information please contact Gary Lok at gary.lok@isecuritygroup.ca
Gary Lok CPP, PSP, CIPM President
Integritas
Security Group Inc.
604-284-5538 Fax: 604-285-0529
201-5575 No. 3 Road Richmond, BC V6X 2C9 info@thesecurityexpert.ca www.integritassecuritygroup.ca
Although skylights invite natural light into a home, they must be monitored & maintained consistently. In the winter we experience quick freeze/thaw cycles that can loosen the flashing materials around skylights. This combined with moisture & accumulated vegetation may result in leaks, leading to significant moisture related issues — especially if maintenance has been neglected. Follow these tips for prevention: 1) Ideally, install skylights at the same time as the roof. 2) In the spring & fall, have skylight flashings thoroughly inspected, repairs made & all debris removed. 3) For maintenance & repairs call a roofer with an excellent track record for managing skylights. 4) Monitor the skylights from the inside, looking for condensation, small cracks, stains or bulging drywall 5) If you see issues don’t wait! Get them examined or repaired by a professional as soon as possible. For additional ideas and tips just let me know!
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Ask the Experts
Q: What has the Canadian Mint issued lately? A: The Mint has been very busy issuing new coins. Here is a small listing of some of the new items in stock:
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The 2013 $10 Maple Leaf is priced at $39.95 and a new $3 Maple Leaf Impression is $59.95. New series just starting includes Canadian Butterfly Monarch $20 coin at $99.95. Also Canadian Dinosaurs $20 coin at $89.95. We had the Group of Seven MacDonald $20 arrive in at $89.95 and we still have most of the rest of this series in stock. Remember, all the coins that the Mint still has in stock are priced in our store at Issue Price and there are no shipping costs to get them.
Western Coin & Stamp
Jim Richardson
New FORM B Requirements coming for Strata Corporations?
the Form B information certificate is changing, requiring strata corporations to disclose the designation of parking and storage lockers and the allocations, if any.
Western Coin & Stamp
At this time, when an owner lists specific parking-stall numbers on an agreement for sale, it is difficult to determine if that information is accurate without reliable documentation.
604-278-3235
The parking might be limited common property, a strata lot, common property allocated by the corporation or common property that has licence or lease agreements created by the developer.
CRP, AACI, P.App. FRI,CMR,RI
#2-6380 No. 3 Rd. (next to Staples) Richmond, B.C.
It will be essential for strata corporations to create accurate parking plans and inventories for sellers. Bylaws of the Strata corporation should match up with the intentions of the strata and future owners intentions.
604-274-8885
Email: westerncns@telus.net
Bylaws passed and not yet filed must be included with a Form B information certificate. Sellers should always exercise care in providing any documentation to a purchaser that may be incomplete or outdated.
Peter Tong
Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator Pharmasave Steveston Village
604-232-0159 105-12420 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC, V7E 6N2
Q:
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There are a few things you can do to reduce body fat while maintaining your lean muscle mass. First, ensure your diet is high in lean sources of protein, healthy unsaturated fats and reduce your intake of refined and starchy carbohydrates. Second, incorporate high intensity cardiovascular conditioning (i.e interval training) into your workouts to help burn fat while preserving muscle. Last but not least, keep up with your weight training routine in order to minimize the loss of strength/muscle mass. Also, remember that as you get leaner and more defined, you will actually look bigger despite having lost some body fat and a little bit of muscle mass. Yours in health, Isaac Payne
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Sandra Melin CFSP Manager
604-273-3748 Richmond Funeral Home 8420 Cambie Road Richmond, BC V6X 1K1
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I could write a book on this one as there are literally hundreds. A short list: “It won’t happen to us.” “But I have a Mac!” “I trust my anti-virus software.” “But I have a firewall!” “I only open e-mail from people I know.” “I’m sure criminals don’t know or care about us.” “I only surf the net.” “My smart phone can’t harm anything.” “People actually read, and care about, company policies.” “Hackers can’t do any harm if they take over my computer.” “My insurance covers this.” “It’s ok to use the same password.” “It’s ok to store my passwords on my computer.” “Memory sticks are harmless.” “It’s a popular website so it must be safe.” And the big one; “Microsoft security just phoned me so they must be legitimate.” The current cybercrime issues out there are very serious ones. It’s not a battle we’re winning largely because there are currently way too many people who believe in these myths.
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I’ve been lifting weights for a number of years and put on a lot of muscle mass. I weigh about 210lbs but I would like to get a little leaner without losing too much muscle. What’s the best way to get lean while maintaining my muscle mass?
I am suffering from severe gas, bloating, cramps, and digestive issues. What do you recommend?
Whether you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or just suffering from acute cases of gas and bloating, traditional treatment has always centered around the use of commercial products that contain simethicone. Unfortunately, products like this do not always work and does not solve the underlying issue. Instead, my general recommendation for symptoms of bloating and gas is to use a multi-strain high dose probiotic. Probiotics are essentially capsules of good bacteria that adhere to the intestinal tract to promote digestion of food and assimilation of nutrients. This is beneficial because in many cases, intestinal symptoms arise when the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract is not optimal. In fact, I find that up to 80% of cases of gas and bloating can be resolved using a probiotic. I generally recommend Innate Flora 50-14, a 14 strain probiotic with 50 billion bacteria per capsule. Directions are to take 1 capsule twice a day until symptoms resolve, then 1 capsule per day thereafter for prevention if needed. In addition to a probiotic, some of our clients suffer from improper digestion due to lack of digestive enzymes. Improper digestion can be another big cause of gas and bloating. Most people can tell if they lack digestive enzymes because symptoms are triggered by the consumption of specific foods. To treat this, I recommend Metagenics Azeopangen Extra Strength Digestive Enzymes to be taken 1 tablet 10 minutes before each meal. These digestive enzymes help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to help aid your digestion. To learn more about how probiotics and digestive enzynmes can work for you, contact our pharmacists here at Pharmasave Steveston VIllage!
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auto review Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Coupe offers plenty of fun for the buck by Neil Moore Special to Black Press
‘W
ho needs the radio when you can listen to this?”
So said my 10-year-old son after I fired up the Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Coupe—my tester for the week. I agree it’s an unusual observation from a youngster, but he’s probably heard me say it before, while testing some other road burner that sounded oh so good. In the R-Spec, this delightful melody was courtesy of an optional quad tip, axle-back exhaust system that delivered a baritone somewhat out of character for its 2.0-litre powerplant. Mind you, this is no ordinary four banger, as Hyundai’s DOHC mill with dual CVVT also gets a twin-scroll turbocharger that pushes horsepower to a robust 274 and torque up to 275 lb/ft, coming in at 2,000 rpm. And yes, there’s a bit of turbo lag, but with the standardequipped six-speed manual (the only way you can order this model), it spins up pretty quickly. There are no fewer than seven ways to order the Genesis Coupe—five with a turbo four and two with a 3.8-litre V6—but the R-Spec offers arguably the most fun for the buck.
I still believe in cars that are more about finesse than brute force—in other words, those that reward the skilful driver. But if you can have both—why not? The R-Spec Coupe, at $28,799, may sit near the bottom of the Genesis lineup, but if you’re looking for a vehicle that’s equally at home on the track as it is during your morning commute, this is it. The Genesis Coupe lineup starts with the 2.0T ($26,499), which is also powered by the turbo four, but doesn’t get some of the performance goodies found on the R-Spec and 3.8 GT. It does, however, provide all the stuff you’d expect at this price point such as automatic climate control, power windows and locks, leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering with audio and cruise controls, six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, automatic headlights and power heated mirrors. It also comes standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, with the automatic setting you back another $1,800. The 2.0T Premium package, starting at $29,899 for the manual version, includes a sunroof, leather seats (heated in front), touch-screen navigation and an upgraded audio system. But despite being $1,100 more, it doesn’t benefit from the RSpec’s track-tuned suspension,
Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec
The Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Coupe is a true performance car, aimed at the driving enthusiast.
Torsen limited-slip differential and Brembo brakes with red four-piston callipers, peeking out from behind a set of 19-inch alloy wheels (all other 2.0-litre coupes get 18-inch). The R-Spec interior, while missing a few Premium amenities, is still nicely appointed with plenty of soft touch in the doors and dash, stitching in key areas and metallic accents around the cupholders, gearshift, instruments and more. Seats are upholstered in a grippy fabric with aggressive
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leather bolstering that is not only attractive, but really holds you in the corners. And I love the old school analog gauges for fuel consumption, turbo boost and oil pressure. As in all Genesis Coupes, the rear passenger cabin is best suited to kids or short adults. Seats are comfortable and supportive, with more legroom than I expected, but headroom is tight—which is no surprise considering its low silhouette. Ride, with the “track-tuned” suspension, is a bit harsh over rough
BODY STYLE: compact sports coupe DRIVE METHOD: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive ENGINE: 2.0-litre turbocharged DOHC 16-valve four cylinder (274 hp/275 lb/ft of torque) FUEL ECONOMY: 2.0T with manual 10.0L/6.6/8.5L/100km (city/hwy/comb) CARGO: 332 litres PRICE: 2.0T manual $26,499, automatic $28,299; R-Spec $28,799; 2.0T Premium manual $29,899, automatic $31,699; 3.8 GT manual $36,999, automatic $38,799 pavement, but the chassis is tight, and the car feels extremely solid and composed during a turn. For track enthusiasts, there’s even a front strut camber adjustment that allows up to minus-1.5 degrees of negative camber for more responsive turn-in and reduced understeer. The clutch is nicely weighted and has a reasonably smooth takeup, and although the throws are a bit long, it’s a pleasure to row through the gears. In particular the lower ones are where you can really feel the torque.
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auto review
Subaru XV Crosstrek is a successful crossover recipe by Rob Beintema
Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring 2013
Special to Black Press
I
n the spring of 2012, I watched them pull the sheet off the new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek at the New York Auto Show.
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, now at Canadian dealers, is a five-door, five passenger vehicle based on the Impreza compact sedan platform. It follows the current crossover recipe, designed to blend all-wheel drive abilities and SUV-like utility and attitude, with the ride, handling and fuel efficiencies of a family car. And those of you in the know will recognize all of those ingredients as being part of something very similar—the Subaru Forester. But what, at first, seemed like a duplication of effort, really began to make sense once I thought about it. Because over the past 15 years the Forester, Subaru’s very first crossover, has matured and grown in both size and sophistication, shifting into the midsize market and offering an increasing amount of interior room and comfort, standard 2.5-litre motor and optional 2.0-litre turbo-powered engine choices, along with a wide variety of trim levels, technologies and equipment packages. They say, “Nature abhors a vacuum.”Well, so do car companies. So, with Forester moving steadily up the evolutionary ladder, Subaru was able to slot a new entry-level crossover into the bottom of the lineup. Word is that the XV (for Crossover Vehicle) was actually designed for the tighter confines of European roads. Those continental customers have begun to belatedly jump onto the utility bandwagon. But North American dealers took
BODY STYLE: Compact crossover CUV. DRIVE METHOD: Front-engine, allwheel-drive ENGINE: 2.0-litre, horizontally opposed DOHC four-cylinder boxer engine (148 hp, 145 lb/ft) FUEL ECONOMY: 8.2/6.0L/100 km (city/ hwy) (CVT); 8.9/6.7L/100km (city/hwy) (manual) CARGO: 632 litres (22.3 cu. ft.); 1470 litres (52 cu.ft.) PRICE: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring (CVT) $25,795
The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring is a compact crossover with room for five and an affordable entry into a lineup featuring Subaru’s trademark engineering components.
one look at this perky new little crossover and also started pleading for a chance to sell it. Which is why Subaru Canada is offering the XV (with the added Crosstrek name), in the fastgrowing compact crossover segment, promising, in their words, “best-in-class fuel economy, everyday comfort, exceptional safety standards and the most in-demand convenience and entertainment features.” The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek starts with all the right stuff—Subaru’s trademark mix of symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive, a standard independent suspension and the advantages of a low centre of gravity boxer engine layout. It’s not unfair to think of the XV Crosstrek as a jacked-up Impreza and, indeed, the 220 mm
of ground clearance is higher than most other crossovers, even higher than some full-blown SUVs. But, following the old Outback formula, the XV Crosstrek further separates itself from Impreza sedans and hatchbacks with rugged styling accents, wheel-arch cladding, a black rocker spoiler and standard black roof rails that all contrast with the body colour. Inside, passengers will find adequate room for five, extra comfort for four. The interior is pretty well standard issue Impreza, with all the usual sensible switching and instrumentation augmented by a 4.3-inch colour multi-function display in the centre of the dashboard. Subaru offers the 2013 XV Crosstrek in three trim levels—Touring, Sport and Limited.
With the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Touring ($24,495), a few creature comforts you might not usually expect in an entry-level offering include heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icer. The Sport Package ($26,495) adds a rear roofline spoiler, power tilting and sliding sunroof, leather- wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and High Intensity Discharge headlights. The Limited Package ($28,995) adds leathertrimmed upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, chrome door handles and body-colour door mirrors with LED-integrated turn signals. The in-dash navigation system features a 6.1-inch touchscreen LCD display with back-up camera integration. Those trim level choices mixed with the inherent qualities of the XV Crosstrek offer Canadian consumers new choices in the compact crossover segment.
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Toyota Corolla does Canada proud by Jim Robinson
effort and acceleration feel compared to previous CVT designs”. The new Corolla’s suspension uses a Macpherson strut design for the front with a new, more rigid control arm design. A rear torsion beam arrangement is used for the rear. Both suspension layouts have been designed to take advantage of the additional body rigidity to provide improved handling responses and steering control. While the spring rates on Corolla have been optimized for ride comfort, the S-model features unique coil, damper, and bushing tuning to help offer a sportier driving characteristic. Probably the most noticeable change is in the styling that owes much to the Corolla Furia Concept seen in January at the Detroit Auto Show. While the 2014 model is 99 mm (3.9 in) longer, it looks more compact thanks to the way the body tapers front and rear and focuses the eyes on the wheel arches. Helping the overall impression of being more taut in appearance is the switch to narrower LED headlights. The Corolla is the first compact sedan to offer LED headlights. Fuel economy is still being finalized as is pricing, both of which will be released by the end of the summer.
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Staged June 7 at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, Toyota announced production will be based in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant in Cambridge, Ont. To date, 1.3 million Corollas have been sold in Canada and it is the most massed produced car in history with more than 40 million and counting. More remarkable is the fact that 80 per cent of the Corollas sold in Canada are still on the road. Seiji Ichii, president and CEO, Toyota Canada Inc., noted that for years the Corolla has been the “rational choice” but now with fresh new styling and improved handling the Corolla will be “easy to love”. He added tongue-in-cheek, “we’ll offer everything except the colour beige”. The 2014 Corolla marks the 11th generation and, besides new styling, features a new engine and transmission choices plus
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upgrades that include LED headlamps as standard, a new audio system with steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth capability and additional airbags for even better safety. There will be four models: CE, LE, sporty S and the new Eco that Toyota claims will offer the highest fuel efficiency along with the “most power available in a Corolla”. The Corolla has two versions of its 1.8-litre DOHC inline fourcylinder with 132 hp and 128 lb/ft of torque on the CE, LE and Sport and 140 hp and 126 lb/ft of torque on the Eco. Also new on the LE, S and Eco is a new Continuously Variable Transmission CVT) that Toyota calls the CVTi-S (I for intelligent, S for shift) that will have a feel similar to a traditional hydraulic automatic transmission. The CVTi-S is Toyota’s first pulley-style CVT offered in North American and “will provide a more linear connection between pedal
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This nearly irrefutable law holds true not only at the lower end of the pricing spectrum, with Honda Civic being a prime example, but also in the upper crust. The current generation Mercedes C-Class sedan, which launched as a 2008 model and was refreshed three years later, considerably out-styles its grandpa predecessor, and is still one of the sharpest rides in its segment. But park beside its two-door sibling—the C-Class Coupe—and guess who steals the spotlight? Indeed, the Coupe is more of a head-turner, with its sleeker, sexier lines, and riding 1.5 inches lower. Broad shoulders, narrow C-pillar and steeply raked windshield create an athletic upper body that rests on a powerful wedge profile with its protruding wheel arches, and short front and rear overhangs. I love the classic coupe proportions. A long hood and a greenhouse that extends over the rear axle create a bobbed rear end that has you wondering if there’s much in the way of trunk space and rear legroom. Surprisingly, both sedan and coupe share the same length and wheelbase, although I could swear the twodoor is shorter. Both cars, as well, are similarly equipped, although the coupe does not come in C 300 trim, which is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 producing 248 hp and 251 lb/ft of torque. The car comes chock-a-block with thoughtful conveniences. Flop the driver’s seatback forward and the entire unit automatically glides ahead, leaving ample room to climb in and out. Flop it back (another onehanded operation) and it silently returns to position— and at the same recline angle. In back are a pair of buckets, with no centre position, where you can sit comfortably with plenty of legroom. What I can’t figure out is how M-B carved out the headroom. The rear seat cushions seem a little higher than in front, and with the steeply raked roofline, you’d expect them to accommodate only the vertically challenged. Mercedes-Benz embodies craftsmanship, and it’s apparent in the car’s bank-vault construction—absent of squeaks and rattles—and its rock-solid composure. Take one for a spin and you’ll see what I mean.
Classic coupe proportions – long hood, greenhouse over the rear axle and steeply-raked windshield – give the two-door C 350 a more fetching look than its four-door sibling. The two, however, share the same dimensions and much of their equipment, including
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Honda Grom a little bike with big bike attitude by Rob Beintema
a few downsizers from a dwindling boomer market, most of these new products have been specifically designed to entice entry-level newbies from a next generation of riders. This new millennial generation —the ‘Dek Neaw’ of Thailand, the ‘Street-Kei’ of Japan or ‘Generation Y’ here in Canada—shares an internet-influenced culture of borderless, fast-paced style and fashion. They are looking for something fun, something new, something
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Honda’s 2014 Grom is a little bike with big attitude and a fresh, new way to add some fun, practicality, independence and style to your life. The Grom features a compact frame, 12-inch wheels, a 125 cc engine and street-legal big bike components.
Over the past few years, Honda has bombarded the market with a barrage of new models to fill any perceived gaps in the lineup. Most of the new bikes have been midsize or smaller. And while they hold some appeal for
different. And they are not going to be won over solely by scooters. Enter the 2014 Grom, Honda’s latest little bike with big bike attitude. A ‘grom’ or ‘grommet’ comes from surf/ snowboard speak. It’s a slang name for kids with enough abilities to rip up the waves or downhill ski slopes alongside their adult counterparts. And like those miniature athletes, the Grom boasts the attitude of a pint-sized performer. It is part mini-bike, part
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mono-backbone steel frame, inverted front fork, monoshock rear suspension, hydraulic disc brakes front and rear, and lightweight 12-inch cast aluminum wheels sporting wide, low profile tires. The frame architecture has also enabled efficient storage of PGM-FIrelated components and electrical parts inside the tank cover without reducing fuel capacity (5.5 litres). The wheelbase is a snug 1200 mm and the curb weight should work out to just over 100 kg. But while the Grom is small enough to be nimble and manageable, it comes with a surprising selection of standard sized motorcycle parts and big bike features. The Grom mounts a combined projector headlight, probably the most prominent styling feature of this bug-eyed bike, while a bright LED taillight marks the rear of the bike’s stubby silhouette. Riders look down on a compact and modern LCD digital dash complete with speedometer, twin trip meters, fuel gauge and clock. And the low 765mm scooterlike seat height makes the Grom manageable for any size rider. With its small size and portability, all kinds of customers will be checking out the Grom, as either a perfect pit bike, motorhome accessory or urban runabout. But small as it may be this is no out-ofa-box department store minibike. Honda components, quality and reliability will add reassurance to a new way to add fun and independence to a young and vital lifestyle. Honda Canada will be releasing prices and more details soon.
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motorcycle. It blends a smallish patented frame and 12-inch wheels with full-fledged motorcycle parts for an oddly appealing dwarfish style accented with a tough urban edge. The Grom, also marketed outside North America as the MSX125 (“Mini Street X-treme 125”), carries on a tradition that we can trace back to some of the original, small-wheeled bikes built by Honda in the past, starting in 1963 with the iconic Monkey, and followed up with the Dax and Ape. As hinted at by the MSX125 name, the Grom is powered by a 125 cc two-valve, air-cooled single-cylinder engine. The motor is based on one of Honda’s wellproven power units, recently employed in the Wave 125i with nearly a million sales globally. It has earned international kudos and praise over the last decade for fuel efficiency, ease of use and longevity. Although Honda has not released fuel economy numbers, modern fuel injection and further tweaks in low-friction technology should result in very thrifty averages. The 28.6mm diameter bore exhaust pipe encourages power output in the mid- and upperrpm ranges and the muffler uses a dual-layer construction with a resin outer shield. The Grom translates the estimated 10 hp and 8 lb/ft of torque through a traditionally motorcycle-style clutch-operated four-speed gearbox designed to blend a balance of lively aroundtown response and easy top gear travel. Complementing the powerplant, a compact chassis features a sturdy
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Roadrunners sit atop intermediate league Richmond lacrosse team best in B.C. The Richmond Roadrunners are in sole possession of top spot in the BC Intermediate A Lacrosse League. And deservedly so. A week ago, Richmond was tied with the Victoria Shamrocks for the league lead. But a 13-7 victory of the Vancouver Island team Sunday at Minoru Arenas decided, for now at least, which team would be No. 1. Richmond then went out and continued their winning ways Wednesday by defeating the New Westminster Salmonbellies 12-3 to improve their overall season totals to 10 wins and one loss. In the 11-game span, Richmond has outscored their opponents 160 to 80. Tyler Vogrig was a one-man scoring machine for Richmond in their win over Victoria, scoring five goals and assisting on two others. The numbers improved on his league-leading totals of 36 goals and 25 assists through 10 games. Sunday’s game was also a big one for the likes of Connor Davidson and Patrick Szabo, who each scored twice. Jayden Campbell, Wyatt Kinna and Pearson Willis also scored for the Roadrunners who at one point in the third period led 12-4. Spencer Bromley (10 goals and 30 assists so far this season) demonstrated his immense passing skills with four assists, while Chandler Bradley set up three of the Richmond goals. Davidson also had three helpers, while Campbell was in on two of the goals and Tyler Varley, Nick Jensen, Matthew Sobey and Willis had one assist each.
TOP: Richmond Roadrunners’ goalie Ryland Hood covers up a shot by the Victoria Shamrocks during BC Intermediate A Lacrosse League action Sunday at Minoru Arenas. Richmond won 13-7 to take over sole possession of first place from the Shamrocks. LEFT: Chandler Bradley and his teammates celebrate another victory.
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Appia Developments to release second phase at SOLO District
Living among the clouds at Altus Appia Developments’ SOLO District will add another gem to the neighbourhood when it launches sales of its newest phase on June 22. Altus will be the tallest building in Burnaby at 550 feet, with office space on the first 14 floors and residential from 200 feet up. “The views start from the bottom (residential) floor,” says Appia Sales and Marketing Manager Lisa Murrell. SOLO District (which stands for South Of Lougheed) welcomed Altus with a preview event on June 15 that had many potential buyers visit the SOLO District Presentation Centre to see what Altus has to offer. With condominium homes ranging from
approximately 516 to about 1,700 square feet in a variety of floorplans, it won’t be hard to find your perfect home. Something that sets Altus apart are the choices it offers for threebedroom units, which is something buyers have been asking for and Appia is happy to be able to provide in this new phase of SOLO District. In the homes themselves, you’ll find imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry and polished quartz countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms, along with laminate flooring in the living areas, nine-foot
living or play space. The master ensuite features a huge stand-alone claw-foot tub made for relaxing after a day on the slopes, along with a gorgeous walk-in shower with rain shower head. The kids and even adult guests will enjoy the bunk room that holds four bunk beds and plenty of space to play. A pool table is part of the prize package, furnished by Coast Spas Lifestyles. The furniture and accessories are also part of the home, from Lane Home Furnishings. The winner will also receive appliances from Coast Wholesale Appliances, luxurious outdoor furnishings from American Home & Patio, a $2,500 grocery package from IGA and one year of house cleaning from Mini Maid. One of the most impressive parts of the home is the contemporary glass walk-in wine cellar in the foyer. A glass
of wine from your own private cellar will be the perfect way to end your day on the hill. Faliszewski also notes that there is an indoor-outdoor fireplace in the greatroom that you’ll want to curl up in front of at the end of the day. “The deck (on the lower floor) wraps all the way around the outside of the house,” he says. “You can walk through the main rooms and then into your bedroom.” Tickets for the home can be purchased online, via phone at 604252-3688 or toll-free at 1-877-946-4663 or at the Fair at the PNE itself between Aug. 17 and Sept. 2. The winner will be drawn on Sept. 5. You can preview the home between July 12 and 14, July 21, July 28, and Aug. 4. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.pne.ca/ pneprizehome.
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The PNE Prize Home has been around since 1934 and is an integral part of the annual summer event. Now, the 2013 home is showcasing exactly why everyone loves this lottery. “We’re really excited about this year’s home,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. “This is the most affordable home lottery in British Columbia and there’s a lot of anticipation around it.” For the second year in a row, the home is being decorated by interior designer Jillian Harris. She has starred on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, hosted Canada’s Handyman Challenge and is currently co-hosting Love It or List It Vancouver. “Jillian did a fantastic job last year,” Ballance says. “It’s (wonderful) to have her back.” This year’s home is over 3,000 square feet, designed and built by Britco. After someone wins it, it will be relocated to Sun Peaks Resort. “It’s a fun project for us,” says Tom Faliszewski, manager of special projects for Britco. “The Fair at the PNE is an iconic event in Vancouver, and the Prize Home is a historic tradtion synonymous with The Fair.”
The home is built in an open-plan style, with a large greatroom and French doors to the exterior decks. “It’s perfect for entertaining,” Faliszewski says. “It has a very spacious feel to it and feels much larger than it is.” He’s not exaggerating. With its 10-foot ceilings on the main floor and nine-foot ceilings on the upper floor, the home feels incredibly open and airy. Once relocated, the home will be right next door to last year’s PNE Prize Home, also built by Britco. The location is truly one of the best parts of the home, since it will feature stunning views over the ski and snowboard trails, surrounding mountains and valley. “We try to do something different every year,” Faliszewski says. This year, Britco decided to put the master bedroom on the main floor, and include a huge upper deck on the second floor with a hot tub and a covered area that Faliszewski says is almost like a completely separate
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We’re really excited about this year’s home,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance.
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The home was designed by interior designer Jillian Harris again this year, and is spectacular as always. Among the features are a contemporary glass wine cellar, top, an indoor-outdoor fireplace, above with Harris, and a luxurious claw-foot tub in the master bathroom, left.
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SOLO District to change the landscape of Burnaby SOLO District is perfectly situated for transit, shopping, education and leisure activities. The Brentwood Skytrain station is just steps away, along with Brentwood Town Centre. “There are so many things around here,” Murrell says. “It’s just perfect.” The proximity to downtown Vancouver is also one of the highlights of SOLO District, especially for those looking to commute or if you’re just in the mood to sample the nightlife. Homes at Altus start at $293,900. For more information about Altus and SOLO District, visit www.solodistrict.com or call 604-298-8800.
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ceilings and a full-size stacking washer/dryer. The bathrooms also have luxurious soaker tubs (with an enclosed glass shower in some ensuites) and large porcelain floor tiles and wall tile tub surround. All of the homes at SOLO will be heated and cooled via geothermal heat exchange, which uses stored energy from the earth and is incredibly efficient. FortisBC notes that buyers will see great cost savings compared to conventional buildings, and less maintenance will be required, which will lend homeowners greater peace of mind. Part of the appeal is the huge amenity space that Appia is calling Club 55 with a barbecue area, full kitchen, media area and billiards and ping-pong tables and generous outdoor deck space all for residents of Altus, to be located on the top floor
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#305 – 6660 BUSWELL • 2 bdrms, 2 baths • 1,040 sq.ft • Recreation/Shopping nearby • Huge wrap-around deck • Completely remodelled • Feels like a townhome • Asking $308,000
CIRCLE. JUST LISTED! Southwest corner. $299,000 2 bedrooms and den$245,800 / 2 baths. For A Complimentary Market Evaluation contact I RY N A today at 6 0 4 . 7 6 3 . 3 6 6 9 for details. Y A D Approximately 1,364 sq.ft. SATUR-2:00 0 Sutton Group – Seafair Realty • #550-9100 Blundell Road • Richmond • 604.273.3155
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 – 4 UNIT 302 – 6631 MINORU BLVD REGENCY PARK TOWER 1 BEDROOM – 1 BATH – 810 SQ.FT. If value and location are what you desire, then look no further. This updated and freshly painted, large, deluxe one bedroom unit, is 810 sq.ft. concrete building and overlooking Richmond Centre. Features including living and dining room, kitchen with eating area, 4 piece bath, enclosed balcony, livein caretaker, storage locker and secured parking. Maintenance includes heat, hot water, water, garbage pickup, outdoor pool, hot tub and more. You are only steps away from Richmond Centre, library, Minoru Park, senior’s centre, restaurants, buses and Skytrain. This unit is in move-in condition. Priced to sell at $250,000. FOR PRIVATE VIEWING CALL RICHARD TINO AT 604-805-3519.
• The Villas at South Cove • 1,230 sq.ft. • Fabulously remodelled • Stunning! Bright! Huge! • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • A complete turn-key home • Asking $468,000
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#19 – 6871 FRANCIS ROAD • New to market • 1,560 sq.ft • 3 bedrooms & den • Vaulted ceilings • Gorgeous rock fireplace • South-facing, fenced rear yard • Pool & rec. centre • Asking $479,000
~ NO. 3 ROAD • SOUTH OF STEVESTON HWY • THREE-LEVEL SPLIT ~ 11311 NO. 3 ROAD • New to market • 2.5 Acres • 2,600 sq.ft home • Dream garage/workshop • Lots of room for the family • Solid revenue generating property • Asking $2,380,000
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FAST FOOD RESTAURANT BUSINESS This is a well establish 40-seat fast food restaurant which serves breakfast and lunch. It has computer and internet service, lotto and keno centre, coffee shop and is well situated on the main street of Tsawwassen in a high traffic area. Total area 1,687 sq.ft. Suitable for first time business owner, small family and new immigrants. This business offers great potential and steady revenue. Owner will view all offers. Priced to sell at $129,999. FOR PRIVATE VIEWING CALL RICHARD TINO AT 604-805-3519.
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HASHIMOTO - Kimie “Kay” (nee Iwasaki) January 11, 1922 June 6, 2013 Kimie Hashimoto passed away peacefully at Burnaby General Hospital with her sons and daughter by her side. Kay was predeceased by her loving husband Masaaki, son Alan and brother Henry. Mom will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by sons Leonard, Gregory (Nancy), daughter Dawn (Gordon), grandchildren Michael (Jenn), Mark (Kristie), Kimi, Elliott (Jess), great grand children Jaxon, Elaena and Lincoln, and her brother Mas, and sisters Dot and Shay. Mom was a kind, generous, caring person who will always be remembered for her quiet strength, courage and resiliency. A private family service will be held as she had wished. In lieu of flowers and koden which are respectfully declined and donations may be made in Kimie’s memory to Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society, Burnaby Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.
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McCorkell David Brian May 29/1949 - April 30/2013
~ Sale ~ Jewelry, Watch & Designer Collections
Passed away April 30/2013 at Richmond General Hospital Palliative Care after a courageous 3 year battle with lung cancer. Born in Ottawa , Ontario May 29/1949 he was a long time resident of Richmond BC. Dave was a 30 year friend of Bill W and lived life within the definition of a true gentleman. Pre - deceased by mother Jessie, father William, brothers James, Frank, sister-in-law Carol and nephew Billy. Survived by his wife Karen, sister Dorothy, sister -in-law Alviena, step children Jason (Gwen), Erin (Dave) and 5 grandchildren Noah, Sebastian, Jadyn, Gareth and Chase all of whom he loved dearly; and an extended family of nephews and nieces. Special thanks to Dr John Yun and staff of the Richmond Hospital Cancer Clinic, Dr Alexiadis and the exceptional nursing staff at Richmond General Palliative care who made Dave’s last 7 weeks as pain free and comfortable as possible. There was no service held at Daves request.
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Three young Richmond residents were recently presented Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards by B.C. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon and Noordin Karmali, president of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award B.C. and Yukon board of directors. The May 25 presentation honoured the skills and achievements of 60 recipients, including Richmond’s Jeff Feng Lee (top leftt), Samuel San (above) and Dora Lee. To earn the award, the achievers must complete four sections of the award program: volunteer service, a skill, physical recreation and an adventurous journey. The award is presented to the achiever in the form of a lapel pin and a certificate.
Annabella Semple of the 5th Brownies from the Rivers Edge District is moving up to Girl Guides. She is one of the few to complete every single badge in the Brownie program book (71) and also took part in many community betterment activities as well as being a ‘super cookie seller’ recipient for all four years within Girl Guides. For a special interest badge she collected clothing for the less fortunate and was able to donate over 38 garbage bags full.
Ramadan is the Holy Month in Islam. It is the month during which the Holy Book, the Qur’an, started to be revealed to the Prophet Mohammad. Ramadan is a lunar month during which Muslims fast every day from dawn till sunset. The Muslim community in Richmond, along with Richmond Public Library and the City of Richmond, organized a public event last Sunday, June 16 at the main library in Brighouse. More than 500 visitors, families, children, parents and grandparents, of different ethnic backgrounds, joined in the Ramadan amd Eid Celebration and activities offered by students from IQRA Islamic School and other young volunteers.
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