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Cranberry worker’s death prompts use of life jackets
New jet fuel pipeline is for ‘community’s benefit,’ says YVR
Oct. 30 fatality on Cambie Road now under investigation by WorkSafeBC, coroner
Richmond council and citizens’ group considering their options by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The tragic death of a local cranberry worker in late October has led to changes in the farming industry aimed at making the workplace safer in the future. On Oct. 30, a worker for farm labour contractor Unique Labour Force had to be pulled to the side of a cranberry field at 16351 Cambie Rd. after sinking beneath the surface of about 2.5 feet of water. He was rushed to hospital, but died a few days later. The man had worked in the field for the past five years, in both wet and dry conditions, and he knew the lay of the land, according to Geraldine Auston, director of communications for the B.C. Cranberry Growers Association. She said the fields are marked, and workers are trained in safe practices. The tragedy led to a quick response from the industry and WorkSafeBC, which reminded cranberry farms of occupational health safety requirements: “A
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worker who is employed under conditions which involve a risk of drowning must wear a personal flotation device (pfd) or lifejacket with sufficient buoyancy to keep the worker’s head above water.” While industry reaction was relatively swift, many unanswered questions remain as separate investigations by the B.C. Coroners Service—which takes about five months—and WorkSafeBC continue. Did the cranberry worker suffer a heart attack first, and then slip into the water? Or did slipping into the water trigger his heart attack which eventually proved fatal? And would a life jacket really have made a difference? Shortly after the fatality, the
tightly-knit cranberry industry was notified, and farmers scrambled to buy personal flotation devices for their workers. WorkSafeBC also conducted inspection blitzes not long after during the tail end of the cranberry harvest, which normally runs from the last week of September, and can extend to the middle of November in some places in B.C. According to a WorkSafeBC notification sent to the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association, the farm worker “was walking across a cranberry bog and stepped into an underwater cross-ditch. The worker called for help and sank beneath the surface. The other workers found the unconscious worker
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after five to 10 minutes.” According to a Richmond FireRescue report, the “Crestwood Fire Hall responded to an incident where a man had drowned in a cranberry field. Workers had pulled him to shore. On arrival, (Richmond Fire-Rescue) crews began to administer (cardio pulmonary resuscitation). RFR assisted (BC Ambulance Service) with patient care and a pulse was restored onsite.” Auston said the worker suffered a heart attack and he was revived at the scene and taken to hospital. “He did pass away a number of days later in hospital.” But the final cause of death remains under investigation. See Page 4
B.C.’s approval of a jet fuel pipeline in Richmond is an “important next step” in a project key to the growth of a global gateway airport and local employer, an airport executive said this week. “More than 23,000 people call YVR their workplace, including almost six per cent of working Richmond residents. Our shared success depends on a long-term, safe and secure jet fuel delivery system for YVR,” said Tony Gugliotta, the Vancouver Airport Authority’s vice-president of marketing and business development, in a blog post Monday. Gugliotta said the existing system of delivering jet fuel to the airport will not meet future demands. A pipeline that crosses through north Richmond to the Chevron refinery in Burnaby has long delivered jet fuel to the airport. The supply is supplemented by tanker trucks that transport fuel from a refinery in Cherry Point, Washington. On Dec. 12, Transportation Minister Mary Polak announced the province has issued an environmental assessment certificate for the $100-million project. Once the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation has all required permits, it will construct a new pipeline from Riverport to the airport. Oil tankers plying the waters of the Middle Arm will then deliver the fuel to a new tank farm at Riverport. The new system will allow the airport to continue operating “for the community’s benefit and contribute millions to the economy,” noted Gugliotta. See Page 4
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New fire, ambulance building a first in B.C.
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond’s plan to combine fire-rescue and ambulance services in a single building in West Cambie is the first agreement of its kind in B.C., the city said Thursday. As first reported in The Richmond Review in April, the city and B.C. Emergency Health Services have agreed to build a joint fire hall and ambulance station in the redeveloping Alexandra neighbourhood. The city officially announced a 20-year lease agreement this week. Similar arrangements exist in some rural communities, but this is the first time in B.C. such a facility will be built in a major urban centre. Scheduled to open in early 2017, the $20.74-million 26,000-square-foot building will be constructed at the southwest corner of Cambie and No. 4 roads on a 0.6-hectare (1.5-acre) site. The location backs onto Tomsett Elementary School and still requires rezoning from the land’s residential designation. The building will replace two aging facilities: Fire Hall No. 3 at 9100 Bridgeport Rd. and B.C. Ambulance Service’s Station 250 on Sexsmith Road. Both are located one kilometre from the new site. Richmond Fire-Rescue will use the new building as its principal training centre, and also locate its emergency vehicle technicians there. Co-locating the ambulance service will lead to “increased collaboration,” the city says. “This innovative approach will create opportunities for two of our most critical emergency response agencies to work more closely together, which will improve community safety,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a news release. “It will also provide savings for taxpayers.” Said Peter Thorpe, executive director of metro operations for B.C. Ambulance Service: “Having a purpose-built facility ensures the building accommodates the unique needs of emergency services so our crews can deliver excellent care to those in need.”
Matthew Hoekstra photo A new $20.74-million fire hall with room for the B.C. Ambulance Service will be built in West Cambie, replacing the 55-year-old Bridgeport fire hall in 2017.
The station will be built to LEED gold status, the third highest rating of four environmental certification levels set out in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design process. In April the city issued a request for proposal seeking an architectural firm to design the building. But the city said the call was premature and the plan was subsequently withdrawn. It came over a decade after city council first decided to rebuild the 55-year-old Fire Hall No. 3. That 2002 plan called for the new station to be rebuilt on its Bridgeport Road site. But after further study, it was abandoned. New plans came along in 2008 with an eye on the Cambie Road site. But at the time it wasn’t clear whether the B.C. Ambulance Service would join the fire station, and the proposal was withdrawn. Fire Hall No. 3 is one of the last Richmond fire stations to be replaced or upgraded. The city has replaced fire halls in Hamilton, Sea Island and Steveston, and extensively renovated and seismically upgraded the hall in Shellmont. The other fire hall due for replacement is Fire Hall No. 1 on Gilbert Road—Richmond Fire-Rescue’s headquarters. Plans call for it to be rebuilt on site at a cost of $21.5 million.
Kenyon Whitney, age 6, recently stopped by the Richmond Christmas Fund office to donate $62 he received on his birthday. The Richmond Christmas Fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for over 2,000 low-income Richmond residents each year. Each person registered with the program receives a grocery voucher and nearly 1,000 children under 15 years old also receive toys or gift cards donated to the program.
60 Minute Kids’ Club is all about fitness, fun Initiative aims to get children active, parents on same healthy page by Don Fennell Black Press An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right. That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press. “Our strong commitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” says Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions. “The benefits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news”. “We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club. And that means engaging more parents
on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less). Two 60-day challenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays. The first challenge of the year from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15. Schools across Canada participate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub.org. Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada. “We plan to start a program this coming January,” says Lord Byng Elementary principal Al Zarchikoff, whose staff was attracted by what it envisions as an opportunity to further the bond between home and school. “There’s an ease of connection that recognizes being socially responsible and being respectful of yourself by being healthy both
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physically and mentally,” says Zarchikoff. “I think it’s a useful tool as an (addendum) to what we do in the schools, and builds upon the home-school community.” The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 students in five schools in B.C.,
Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging results. In 2012, 70 schools in B.C. were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta and Manitoba. “We hope this year to engage 100 schools in B.C.,” says Thody. To learn more about the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, visit www.60minkidsclub.org.
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Apartment rents rise slightly by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver apartment vacancy rates are down slightly to 1.7 per cent and monthly rents have climbed $10 to $20 from a year ago, according to a new survey. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s Rental Market Report shows the average rent paid for a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver is now $1,005 (up from $982), while two-bedroom units rent on average for $1,281 (up from $1,261.) Apartment demand has been fanned by the nearly 30,000 new residents who moved to Metro Vancouver from other countries in 2012, the report said. It’s cheaper in Victoria, where average onebedroom rents are $833, and the AbbotsfordMission area is even more affordable at $676. Average rents below $600 were measured in Terrace, Prince Rupert, Williams Lake, Powell River, Port Alberni and Quesnel, which came in lowest at $534 for a one-bedroom apartment. The vacancy rate rose slightly in Victoria to 4.0 per cent, but dropped in Abbotsford-Mission to 3.9 per cent.
Cranberry fields can be dangerous From Page 1 Auston said working in cranberry fields can be dangerous for those who don’t know what they’re doing, and that’s why access is restricted. Whether the fatality could have been prevented or not, Auston said that will not change how the industry views it, as “a tragedy we don’t want to repeat.� Wendy Bennett, from the Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association, said the reaction from farmers to bring in life jackets has been good, and a “number of them� are working on emergency plans, in the event something similar happens. “The industry is working hard with consultants to ensure all health and safety precautions are in place to ensure this doesn’t happen again.� Attempts to reach Unique Labour Force were unsuccessful.
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From Page 1 “We are confident that (Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation) will continue to focus on environmental safety and we support the significant environmental sustainability and safety mitigation commitments included in the conditional approval.� Meanwhile, Richmond council—which has long opposed the project—is considering its options, as is the citizens’ group Vancouver Airport Project Opposition for Richmond. On Monday civic politicians asked city staff to draft a list of options “regarding the approval and conditions� of the project.
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Richmond’s tax hike is highest among neighbours by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond will hand its taxpayers the highest property tax increase next year among neighbouring municipalities, an examination of 2014 rates reveals. Last week, Richmond council voted 5-3 to raise taxes by 2.96 per cent. That means a bill increase of approximately $42 for the average homeowner, or $97 when a hike in utility fees is factored in. The tax increase is so far higher than any of its geographic neighbours. On Monday Delta council approved a more modest 1.9 per cent increase. Vancouver ratepayers are also facing a 1.9 per cent hike. Burnaby is raising taxes by 2.47 per cent, and in New Westminster, a decision hasn’t yet been made. And in nearby Sur-
2014 property tax increases •Delta: 1.9% •Vancouver: 1.9% •Coquitlam: 2.42% •Burnaby: 2.47% •Langley Township: 2.79% •Surrey: 2.9% •Richmond: 2.96% •White Rock: 3.25% •Maple Ridge: 3.25% •Pitt Meadows: 3.3% *Budgets must still be finalized; Source is Corporation of Delta finance department rey, the increase is 2.9 per cent—although it’s also charging taxpayers a one per cent roads levy. It was a similar story for the current tax year, when Richmond taxes rose 2.98 per cent. All neighbouring municipalities recorded a lower tax hike. But a finance report from Richmond City Hall maintains the city’s average tax increase over the past five years “remains compara-
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First councillors lobbied to remove one per cent of the increase earmarked for the city’s reserve account to leave taxpayers with a rise of 1.96 per cent. Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who voted for the greater increase, said last week he favours squirrelling tax dollars away now so the city can afford new facilities and infrastructure in the future. “Do you want to save as much money as possible so you’ll have it to apply to facilities, or do you want to raise taxes in the future because you’re going to be borrowing more money or you’re going to be going without facilities?” he asked his council colleagues. As for utility fees, Richmond’s overall flat rate for 2014 is so far among the highest in the region. A comparison presented Monday at Delta Municipal Hall by Karl Preuss found only District of North Vancouver had higher rates in his survey that also included Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster and Port Moody.
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Richmond Olympic Oval will net $500k less next year as trust fund comes to Whistler’s aid by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A trust fund that helps bankroll the operations of three facilities from the 2010 Winter Olympics is trimming its payout to the Richmond Olympic Oval next year by $500,000. This year, the 2010 Games Operating Trust handed $2.7 million to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation—cash that accounted for 21 per cent of the River Road facility’s revenue. But for 2014, the trust is doling out just $2.2 million. According to a 2014 oval budget report from Rick Dusanj, the trust decided to earmark all interest income for the year to the Whistler 2010 Sport Legacies Society, which manages the other two Olympic facilities the trust benefits, instead of splitting it with the oval. “Even with this unfavourable impact to the 2014 budget, the corporation has still budgeted for an overall net increase in the budget compared to the previous year,” noted Dusanj, controller for the oval corporation. Equal contributions of $55 million from the province and federal government established the trust before the Games. It’s governed by a board comprising government, Olympic and municipal officials. Each year a percentage of the fund is split between Richmond and Whistler. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said Richmond’s latest payout will be less because the board found Whistler in greater need of financial support, but said Richmond’s financial plan provides for the variance. “It’s been well publicized that Whistler has some challenges financially, so it wasn’t unexpected,” said Townsend. “We’ll always make the case we’d love to get a bigger share of the proceeds, but the Games Operating Trust obviously has a number of interests they need to support, and ultimately the board makes its funding decision.”
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The 2010 Games Operating Trust handed $2.7 million to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corp. this year.
Adding to the oval’s revenues next year are a growing number of events, 30 of which have already been confirmed for 2014. Oval corporation officials expect to bring in $13.1 million next year, up $157,422. A rise in facility costs is also bringing expenses up—to $12.9 million, which includes an estimated $1.3 million to bolster the facility’s reserve account. Taxpayers’ contribution to the oval’s budget will rise two per cent next year, bringing the city subsidy to $3,208,000. As for the oval’s $2.4-million capital budget, which funds new projects, $650,000 is budgeted for yoga studios, $420,000 for computers and software, $300,000 for retail space and $247,965 for facility equipment. Meanwhile, work continues on the Richmond Olympic Experience project inside the oval. Scheduled to open in fall 2014, the museum will feature three floors of displays, interactive media and hands-on sporting simulations.
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Man to pay $14,500 for return of $34,000 watch by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Richmond man who failed to declare a pricey watch he was wearing following a trip to China last August, must pay nearly $14,500 to get it back. Wei Hong Huang, 41, pled guilty Tuesday in Richmond provincial court to one count of attempting to evade duty under the customs act. On Aug. 6, Huang returned to Vancouver International Airport after a four-month trip to China, and was selected for a secondary examination by a Canada Border Services officer. He had declared a camera, shoes and clothing totalling $650. But when a border officer asked about the Vacheron Constantin watch he was wearing, he claimed that the watch was a couple of years old. But he later changed his story, and admitted that he received the $34,000 watch as a gift during his trip. In addition to a court fine of $3,477.01, an amount equal to the duty he evaded, Huang will have to pay a civil penalty of about $11,000 to the Canada Border Services Agency to get his watch back.
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Former South Arm worker pleads guilty to theft Robert Yoneda linked to missing $200,000 by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The man long suspected of having taken some $200,000 from the South Arm Community Association, pled guilty in Richmond provincial court on Wednesday morning to one count of theft over $5,000. Robert Michael Minoru Yoneda, 38, will be sentenced on March 12, 2014. His lawyer, Vince Michaels, declined to comment. The allegations date back to 2006, when Yoneda was working as a co-ordinator at the South Arm Community Centre. He had access to cash and the power to approve billings.
The Richmond Review first learned of the allegations in early 2012 following a tip from the public about the missing funds. The disclosure led the City of Richmond to reveal administrators were first informed of some financial irregularities involving funds belonging to the association in the fall of 2011. The city launched its own investigation and immediately suspended the city employee, who was subsequently terminated. In 2012, Debbie Judd was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing more than $200,000 from the Richmond Youth Soccer Association. She had served as chair and treasurer of the association between 1998 and 2003, and also pled guilty to redirecting the association’s funds for her personal use.
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anta’s reindeer will soon be guiding the jolly St. Nick’s sleigh into Richmond.
Sources tell The Richmond Review he does, in fact, know who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. A copy of Santa’s list identifying those who will get Christmas cookies, and those who will get coal, has been obtained by the Review. Here are a few: •Coal to the B.C. Liberal government for thumbing its nose at the Agricultural Land Reserve this year. It’s widely known the regulator, the Agricultural Land Commission, is badly underfunded, leaving just two staffers to enforce farm rules across B.C. Richmond is a prime example where farmland owners are somehow able to turn their properties into dumps. And then this fall, a report surfaced on a provincial proposal to “modernize” the ALC by dismantling it. •Cookies for the city for trying to do what it can to protect Richmond’s agricultural land. A city implementing its own farm regulations is no easy task. That’s what city councillors are discovering. But after the long protest on Finn Road over a fill project began to show no signs of resolution, city council moved in the right direction. If nothing else, at least politicians have raised further awareness over the importance of protecting our fertile soil. •Coal to the individual, or individuals, behind a major dog-dumping episode in Richmond earlier this year. This summer shelter staff found 38 small dogs abandoned in several cages. Santa did note that the animals were, at least, in good health, and did end up finding new homes. Still, for an animal owner, or breeder, to do something that endangered the animals’ welfare, that’s deserving of a lumpy, black stocking. •Cookies to our community for its generosity following a devastating typhoon in the Philippines. Numerous businesses, community groups and individuals stepped up to help this country’s hardest hit population. •Coal to Port Metro Vancouver for industrializing the Fraser River estuary. The port’s welcom-
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ing of hulking jet fuel tankers on the Fraser and its backing of a coal terminal on the Fraser are two prime examples of this money-hungry agency working on behalf of our federal government. For standing by and watching it happen, our Conservative MPs Kerry Lynne-Findlay and Alice Wong also might find some lumps in their stockings. •Cookies to the landscaper who brought a small flock of sheep to a grassy lot in City Centre. The eco-friendly idea here was to keep the grass trim. The side benefit was exposing urban residents to agriculture. The fact the site was sandwiched between restaurants shouldn’t have mattered—it was fenced—but alas, the landscaper had his knuckles rapped by authori-
ties and he was forced to move them out. •Coal to Premier Christy Clark for marching ahead with building a new bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel—despite the plan being incomplete. What a new bridge would do is simply move traffic congestion points elsewhere on Highway 99, and without public transit being a key part to the plan, there’s little point in planning this now. •Cookies to Richmond City Hall for offering up its galleria wall space for a short time each year to display the artwork of adults supported by Richmond Society for Community Living. Participants in the society’s Avenues art program are able to exhibit their works in a public space so we all can see beyond disability—to ability.
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Port Metro Vancouver wants a coal terminal on the Fraser. Coal is precisely what Port Metro is getting for Christmas.
Green Scene Colin Dring
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ith the recent passing of Nelson Mandela we are deeply saddened by the loss
In his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom he speaks fondly about the rooftop garden that he developed during his imprisonment. The ability to nurture life and bring colour into the drab, lifeless features of a prison must have brought such joy and a sense of freedom. Gardening provided a kind of control that was largely absent in prison life, from growing directly from seed, pruning, weeding, building soil, to harvesting the ‘fruits of your labour.’ I particularly appreciated that he would harvest fresh produce every Sunday for a communal meal and would often give extra produce to warders. It takes an exemplary kind of person
to initiate a rooftop garden, work in the garden daily to harvest food for a shared meal and then to share the products of his labour with his gaolers. As the holidays approach, seemingly quicker this year, it offers a time of respite and reflection. We point to great leaders like Nelson Mandela and believe, wrongly, that there is an ease to inspiring and engaging with people. We assume that only a select few will end up influencing the world around us and making change for the better. It is my belief that everyone is capable of leadership within their own areas of influence. People do not tap into their potential because they believe that there may be someone else who is more capable
and responsible. Take the following statement from Mandela’s autobiography: “A leader must also tend his garden; he, too, plants seeds, and then watches, cultivates, and harvests the results. Like the gardener, a leader must take responsibility for what he cultivates; he must mind his work, try to repel enemies, preserve what can be preserved, and eliminate what cannot succeed.” The idea is to move from a place of stagnant apathy into a place where the future can be imagined and actively shaped. We all have a role to play in achieving this future and working together towards common goals. This holiday season, take the time to look back on the year and ‘preserve what can be preserved,
and eliminate what hasn’t been working.” There are opportunities galore in our fair city to improve the life of everyone now and for the future. It is the hard work of seeing what needs to be done, whether it’s preventing coal shipping, advocating for farmland conservation, giving voice to the voiceless, or building a rooftop garden. After all, nothing worth doing ever comes easy. Colin Dring is executive director of the 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. To contribute, check out www. richmondfoodsecurity.org.
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letters West Richmond volunteers commended for their years of service Editor: Last week, the West Richmond Community Association held its annual Christmas dinner for West Richmond Community Centre staff, Board members and volunteers. It was just a small token of appreciation for the hard-working staff and volunteers who make West Richmond Community
Centre the best in the city. It was also bittersweet as Hans Havas is stepping down from his role of President after more than 20 years of service. Hans will remain as a Past President on our board. We also acknowledged Richard Scott in his previous role as treasurer where his efforts helped keep West Richmond Community Centre financially secure. He will re-
B.C. Environmental Assessment Office needs to appear neutral Editor: The recent environmental assessment and approval of the Vancouver Airport fuel delivery project draws attention to what seems to be a glaring flaw in the process. I naively thought that environmental assessment was a 180day process designed to assess “the potential environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects that may occur during the lifecycle of these projects” as stated on the BC government's website. And after 180 days, a project is approved or rejected as presented. Unfortunately, the experience with this project indicates that the process starts with the notion that the project will be approved. In other words, through the environmental assessment process, the B.C. Environmental
Assessment Office worked with the proponent to fine tune and massage the project until it is ready to be approved. How else can you explain suspending the process as and when needed? Recently a proponent used the courts to successfully overturn the provincial government's rejection of a proposed mine based on the environmental review process. The folks at the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office worked with the proponent to help them modify their proposal to make it more acceptable as a part of the assessment process. In the end the project was turned down by the environment minister of the day. The proponent successfully argued, that as they did not have access to the report to the minister from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, the project cannot be rejected as
they did not have an opportunity for input into the report. It would seem to be far more appropriate for the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office to reject a proposal as presented with an explanation rather than dragging out the process by cozying up to a proponent to modify a proposal to make it more palatable. It makes the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office a proposal stakeholder, not “a neutral agency that manages the review of proposed major projects in British Columbia” and leaves it open to this kind of challenge. This suggests that stakeholders such as the public and the City of Richmond should be able to mount a successful court challenge of the approval of this project. Frank Suto Richmond
main on the board for two more years. These two men have been instrumental in growing our community centre and making it a great place for people of all ages to enjoy. Ramesh Ranjan Board of Directors, West Richmond Community Association
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond will lose its light industrial market share in the region unless more land is found for small manufacturers and warehouses, according to a new report. Presented Monday to city council, a Richmond Economic Development Office strategy says a key constraint in boosting the local economy is the lack of employment lands—particularly industrial. Much of the city’s industrial base is controlled by Port Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Airport Authority—federally-regulated bodies that earmark land for “strategic transportation related uses�— shutting out “general� light industrial businesses, according to the draft Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy 2014-2019. “Richmond has a very small inventory of land available for this type of user. In fact, there is virtually no sizable land currently on the market that could be characterized as vacant, subdivided, serviced, and available for sale to an industrial user that wants to commence construction immediately,� noted the strategy, prepared in part by Coriolis Consulting Corp. See Page 12
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From Page 11 Besides losing out on potential jobs, the lack of land could also cause a long-term shift in the city’s tax base, the strategy warns. The city will either have to draw more tax from a proportionally smaller industrial tax base or shift more of the burden on homeowners. Complicating matters is the City Centre Area Plan, which laid out a major shift away from light industrial in Richmond’s downtown core. “The situation will be exacerbated over time because much of the land around the City Centre designated for high density residential and mixed use development is currently occupied by light industrial users. These will have to relocate and if they cannot find sites in Richmond will move to Delta, Surrey, or further east.” The strategy suggests the city help forced out firms find alternate locations in Richmond before they move out of the city altogether. It also suggests numerous ways of using available land more effectively without touching the Agricultural Land Reserve. Other ideas include completing an industrial land market study, talking with owners of large tracts of industrial land for possible subdivision, and examining agricultural land—not in the ALR—that could be converted to industrial. “There is a small amount of land in this category that is not viable agricultural land and could potentially be
converted to certain types of industrial use,” the strategy noted. One such plan, to convert vacant agricultural land to a warehouse distribution centre, is already being proposed for property across from SilverCity Riverport. Changing the rules to allow greater site coverage and opening up vacant space in business parks—where nearly one in five offices is empty, as growth in technology firms didn’t materialize—are other ideas. The strategy also shines a light on the city’s current distribution of jobs. Similar to the rest of the region, 40 per cent of Richmond’s jobs are community-oriented, defined as jobs that “meet the day-to-day needs of local residents,” such as retail clerks, hair stylists and teachers. Transportation, warehousing, logistics, wholesale and manufacturing combined for 34 per cent of all jobs, while tourism is linked to seven per cent of jobs. Richmond’s share of total employment in the region has remained steady—approximately 10 per cent for the last two decades, according to the strategy. “It will be challenging to retain this share going forward, as population and employment growth in the region are shifting eastward due to land availability,” according to the report. City staff are expected to collect more input on the strategy before presenting a final plan early next year.
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Residents of Courtyard Gardens have been working through the year, organizing and filling shoeboxes with items for those in need.
izing with each other and creating community, something that can be difficult to find in our modern society. Children from the Merry King Preschool helped decorate the shoeboxes, making them extra wonderful. Eighty-seven shoebox-
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Last Saturday, the Richmond Youth Soccer Association and the Richmond Girls Soccer Association held a toy drive at Hugh Boyd Community Park, with all donations going to the Richmond Christmas Fund. In total, the clubs, which include players aged 4 to 17, collected two truckloads full of toys, as well as nearly $200 in cash donations. In this photo, Tania Webster, administrator of Richmond Youth Soccer, and Stew MacPherson, executive director of the Richmond Girls Soccer Association, deliver the toys to the Christmas Fund.
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Merry Christmas
Christmas greetings Christmas Bird Count gets underway by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Julius Reque photo via flickr Bird counters were out at Iona Island on Dec. 15 as part of the Vancouver Christmas Bird Count—one of the earliest counts in B.C. The Ladner count, which includes Steveston, goes Dec. 22.
Slow it down. Take a moment. Enjoy time with family and friends. Laugh and celebrate the season. Help out your neighbour. You’ll feel good for doing so.
All of us wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a healthy, happy new year. In lieu of sending cards, we are proud to have made donations to these organizations this season: Richmond Christmas Fund Richmond Animal Protection Society Richmond Food Bank Covenant House
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A year ago, it was the Ruddy Turnstone that was turning heads, the Spotted Sandpiper stealing scenes and the Bohemian Waxwing wresting warbles from watchers. It was the 2012 Ladner Christmas Bird Count— which also covers South Richmond—and this year’s flock of plumagehunting participants will scour Steveston and Sturgeon Bank looking for similarly rare species. The Ladner Christmas Bird Count is set for Dec. 22. The Vancouver Christmas Bird Count, which includes Richmond’s Iona Island, took place on Sunday, Dec. 15, and organizers are now tallying totals for the record books. Hundreds of bird counts take place across North America every year from Dec. 14 to Jan 5. Data collected by birders helps scientists track winter bird populations and identify species in need of conservation. In last year’s Ladner event, volunteers again counted the most species in B.C., 146, in a single day. Vancouver recorded 133 species, good for third place. This year’s Christmas Bird Count is the 114th annual, making it the longest running wildlife census in the world. Volunteers from across Canada, the U.S., parts of Central and South America, Bermuda, the West Indies, and Pacific Islands, will count and record individual birds and bird species seen in a specified area. “This is not just about counting birds,” said Dick Cannings, Bird Studies Canada program co-ordinator, in a news release. “Because birds are early indicators of environmental threats to habitats we share, this is a vital survey of North America and, increasingly, the Western Hemisphere.” Birders interested in joining the count can either join a small team of participants who comb a designated area and count all the birds they see, or stay home and count backyard birds. Potential participants are asked to contact the Ladner count co-ordinator, Jude Grass, at 604538-8774 or judegrass@ shaw.ca.
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Christmas greetings
Prepare yourself, your property, and your vehicle this winter Extreme cold, freezing rain, strong winds, and even snow are common in our winter months. For safety and peace of mind, take appropriate these steps to prepare yourself, your property, and your vehicle this winter. Tips for personal preparedness: •Have an emergency kit on-hand that includes a flashlight with batteries, glow-in-the-dark stick lights, wind-up clock, portable radio, manual can opener and Mylar blanket. •Be weather smart and dress appropriately—a hat, gloves and warm, waterproof footwear are necessary for all outdoor activity. •Develop an emergency plan with your family to identify where each member should go if getting home is not possible because of weather conditions. Visit www. richmond.ca/emergency for emergency kits and plans. Tips to prepare your property: •Look for catch basins in the roadway in front of your home and clear away debris such as fallen leaves, branches and snow. •Clear leaves from your roof’s eaves and ensure appropriate drainage near your house to prevent pooling. •Secure everything that might be blown around or torn loose during windy conditions. Flying objects such as garbage cans and lawn furniture can injure people and damage property. •Keep a de-icer product o hand and spread it on
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PETS
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Things to consider before giving a pet as a holiday gift
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any people consider pets great holiday gifts.
Giving a pet as a present seems like a great idea, but shoppers might want to give it more consideration before giving a gift that is such a considerable responsibility. A puppy at Christmas or a bunny at Easter may be given with good intentions, but that well-meaning sentiment can easily backfire, ending with the pet being given up for adoption when recipients don't feel up to the task of raising a pet. In such instances, the companion animal pays the steepest price. Though it often is, buying a pet should not be an impulse purchase. You see sad eyes looking back at you from behind a cage door and want to give that animal a new home. However, introducing an animal into a family is not a decision to take lightly. You must factor how well the pet will fit in with the family dynamic. Do schedules allow for quality time spent with the animal? Is it a financially good time to care for an animal that will cost money? Are you aware of how long the pet will live? Making those big decisions for a person on the receiving end of your well-intentioned gift may be crossing a line. Would you want to have such a life-changing decision made for you? Pets often need several weeks of quiet
and constant care to become comfortable in their new environments. New pets should be carefully supervised around children to see how they behave. A child may not be accustomed to handling a puppy or kitten and could injure the animal. Similarly, the pet may be skittish and lash out at the child.
Adults busy with holiday obligations may be easily distracted and miss how their child is interacting with the new pet. If it is your intention to gift an animal, talk to the gift recipient and discuss the pros and cons beforehand. Then you can work together and make the right decision for all parties involved, including the pet.
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YVR
INSIDER
Friday, December 20, 2013
Richmond Review · Page 21
A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.
ISSUE NUMBER 15 DECEMBER 2013
HELLO, HANEDA! YVR Welcomes All Nippon Airways’ First Flight to Canada It’s not every day that YVR welcomes a new destination and a new airline. All Nippon Airways (ANA) just announced plans to operate a daily, year-round non-stop flight between Vancouver International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport, beginning March 30, 2014. The new service is another sign of YVR’s growing connections with Asia. It’s also the direct result of a more open air service agreement between Canada and Japan. The second-busiest airport in Asia, Haneda is located just 15 km away from Tokyo’s downtown core. From there, passengers can connect to other Asian destinations,
ANA’S NEW SERVICE TO YVR WILL USE BOEING 767-300 AIRCRAFT,
thanks to ANA’s strong regional network.
with capacity for 214 passengers. Flights will arrive at YVR at 2:55 PM
Travel opportunities aside, ANA’s new service helps build jobs and economic growth
and depart at 4:55 PM.
here at home – more than 350 new jobs created by this flight alone.
This project is led by Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities
ALONG WITH YVR’S EXISTING SERVICES TO JAPAN, ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS’ NEW FLIGHT TO YVR WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Corporation (VAFFC), a consortium of airlines that operate
Whether you’re flying or
at YVR. We are confident that VAFFC will continue to focus
staying local, enjoy a safe
on environmental safety, and we support the significant environmental sustainability and safety mitigation commitments included in the conditional approval. A new jet fuel delivery system will allow YVR to continue to operate the airport for the community’s benefit and contribute millions to the economy, all while connecting B.C. travellers JET FUEL DELIVERY PROJECT MOVES AHEAD
and businesses to the world.
The B.C. government recently issued an Environmental
If you are interested in learning more about this project,
Assessment Certificate for the proposed Vancouver Airport Fuel
please visit VAFFC’s website at vancouverairportfuel.ca.
Delivery system, taking an important next step in a project that is
Thank you,
key to YVR’s continued growth as a global gateway airport and local employer. We are pleased with this decision.
356 LOCAL JOBS
64.8
MILLION IN WAGES
36.1 MILLION IN TAXES
99.3
MILLION IN ADDED GDP FOR B.C.
More than 23,600 people call YVR their workplace, including almost six percent of working Richmond residents. Our shared success
Tony Gugliotta
depends on a long-term, safe and secure jet fuel delivery system
Senior Vice President,
for YVR. The existing system for jet fuel delivery will not meet
Marketing & Business Development
future demands.
and happy holiday season.
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Friday, December 20, 2013
YVR
INSIDER
Friday, December 20, 2013
Richmond Review · Page 21
A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.
ISSUE NUMBER 15 DECEMBER 2013
HELLO, HANEDA! YVR Welcomes All Nippon Airways’ First Flight to Canada It’s not every day that YVR welcomes a new destination and a new airline. All Nippon Airways (ANA) just announced plans to operate a daily, year-round non-stop flight between Vancouver International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport, beginning March 30, 2014. The new service is another sign of YVR’s growing connections with Asia. It’s also the direct result of a more open air service agreement between Canada and Japan. The second-busiest airport in Asia, Haneda is located just 15 km away from Tokyo’s downtown core. From there, passengers can connect to other Asian destinations,
ANA’S NEW SERVICE TO YVR WILL USE BOEING 767-300 AIRCRAFT,
thanks to ANA’s strong regional network.
with capacity for 214 passengers. Flights will arrive at YVR at 2:55 PM
Travel opportunities aside, ANA’s new service helps build jobs and economic growth
and depart at 4:55 PM.
here at home – more than 350 new jobs created by this flight alone.
This project is led by Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities
ALONG WITH YVR’S EXISTING SERVICES TO JAPAN, ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS’ NEW FLIGHT TO YVR WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Corporation (VAFFC), a consortium of airlines that operate
Whether you’re flying or
at YVR. We are confident that VAFFC will continue to focus
staying local, enjoy a safe
on environmental safety, and we support the significant environmental sustainability and safety mitigation commitments included in the conditional approval. A new jet fuel delivery system will allow YVR to continue to operate the airport for the community’s benefit and contribute millions to the economy, all while connecting B.C. travellers JET FUEL DELIVERY PROJECT MOVES AHEAD
and businesses to the world.
The B.C. government recently issued an Environmental
If you are interested in learning more about this project,
Assessment Certificate for the proposed Vancouver Airport Fuel
please visit VAFFC’s website at vancouverairportfuel.ca.
Delivery system, taking an important next step in a project that is
Thank you,
key to YVR’s continued growth as a global gateway airport and local employer. We are pleased with this decision.
356 LOCAL JOBS
64.8
MILLION IN WAGES
36.1 MILLION IN TAXES
99.3
MILLION IN ADDED GDP FOR B.C.
More than 23,600 people call YVR their workplace, including almost six percent of working Richmond residents. Our shared success
Tony Gugliotta
depends on a long-term, safe and secure jet fuel delivery system
Senior Vice President,
for YVR. The existing system for jet fuel delivery will not meet
Marketing & Business Development
future demands.
and happy holiday season.
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Friday, December 20, 2013
arts & entertainment
Coronation Street returns to Richmond in 2014 Earlier this year, it was the Croppers. Now the next Coronation Street duo to visit Richmond is Tyrone and Kirk. Tickets are on sale for an interactive show in 2014 with the soap opera actors Alan Halsall and Andy Whyment. Halsall has played the happy-go-lucky Tyrone Dobbs since 1998, while Whyment has served in the role of the clueless Kirk Sutherland since 2000. Coronation Street centres around the domestic lives of the working class who reside in the fictional British town of Weatherfield. The show premiered in the United Kingdom in 1960. By the late‘60s, the series began airing internationally, including in Canada on CBC. In 2010, the series became the world’s longest-running TV soap opera in production when CBS’s As the World Turns was cancelled in the United States. Halsall and Whyment—or Tyrone and Kirk—will share behind-the-scenes stories at their Richmond show on June 20, 2014 and also take questions from the audience.
suet43 photo via Flickr Alan Halsall and Andy Whyment, also known as Tyrone and Kirk from Coronation Street, will present a show in Richmond next year.
Tickets, $34.50 to $69.50, at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855985-5000.
Ask the Experts Q: I wanted to make up sets of the commemorate
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quarters to give to my kids for Christmas. Do you have any boards or albums to put them in?
We also carry small albums for all denominations of Canadian coins from the penny up to the Toonie. At $4.95 they are an excellent way to start a young collector off or make a set for when they are older. We also have albums for the USA State quarter series (1999 - 2008) and the new National Parks quarter series (2009 date). These albums are only $9.95 and are very attractive. For those of you who want a piece of modern day history, we carry the South African bank notes with Nelson Mandela’s portrait on them. South Africa just came out with these last year and already are changing them. We have the 5 Rand at $3.00, the 10 Rand at $6.00, the 50 Rand at $14.00 and the 200 Rand at $55.00. All the notes are in uncirculated condition and supplies are limited.
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Please don’t worry because Santa can always use his Christmas Magic to visit your family’s home. In fact, when I was your age, we would celebrate Christmas at my grandparents’ home where all they had was an old electric fireplace and Santa was still able to stop. Since you are thinking about your fireplace, what I would ask of you is to make sure you discuss fireplace safety with your family. Safety around a fireplace is important and learning about things like: • Why people use safety screens • What you should and should not burn in your fireplace • Why you need to keep things that could get too hot away from any fireplace (including stockings when the fireplace is burning). For great ways to learn about safety during this Christmas Season, please visit safety experts such as the Delta or Richmond Fire department. Here is an example: http://www.deltafire.ca/ Xmas_Wrapping.htm Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays from us here at The Richmond Firebox!
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can I stay healthy during the Q: How holiday season? A:
Ransomware is a now common nasty type of malware that either threatens you with prosecution for some offence, another virus, or encrypts your files so you can’t access them — and you have to pay a fee to be free of it. Shame and/or scare. Whatever you do — don’t pay. The last thing we want to see if the criminals get richer and the rest of us get poorer, and it’s just plain dumb to do besides. Just make sure you keep good backups on preferably more than one external storage device (and hope it’s disconnected when you get infected) and you will save yourself a ton of grief and/or money. Some of the more common types of ransomware have fixes available from major vendors such as Symantec. Most do not. Some will require you do a complete re-install of your operating system, never cheap unless you can do it yourself. How do you get ransomware? Infected websites primarily, and via old versions of Java, Adobe Flash or an operating system that is not up to date with security patches. Are Mac users immune? Nope. Are Android phone users immune? Nope. Can we fix some of these types of malware? Often we can — but it’s often cheaper to go out and buy a new computer. I know many who have had to. Back up your data.
You installed a new fireplace in our chimney and we are worried that Santa can’t come down it any more. What can we do to make sure he can still visit?
A:
We carry a selection of boards to put the 1992 Provincial quarters, 1999 & 2000 Millennium quarters and the 2010 Vancouver Olympic quarters in. They are priced at $4.95 each. We also sell the quarters individually as well as in sets. We have a special on the 1999 and 2000 quarter sets. The issue price was $24.95 and we have them on for $9.95 each, 2 for $18.00 or 5 for $40.00. You can mix the two years to get the quantity price.
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The holidays are upon us and it is more of a challenge to stay healthy during this busy and stressful season. A few things will help: • Don’t drink too much alcohol; • Limit the amount of sweets; • Drink plenty of water; • Get enough sleep; • Maintain your exercise level; • Gargle nightly with mouthwash or warm salt water; • Take extra vitamins like Vitamin D3, a good quality multi-vitamin and Omega-3 fish oils; • Eat enough fruits and vegetables; • Don’t stress yourself – say ‘no’ if you’re feeling overwhelmed; • Most importantly, continue your chiropractic adjustments as a properly functioning nervous system will help you avoid sickness. Remember, the holiday season should be a time of rest, relaxation and quality time spent with love ones, not a time of stress and sickness. Slow down, enjoy the holidays and take care of yourself. Happy Holidays from Minoru Chiropractic!
Dr. Carol Reddin & Dr. Bonnie Chuter
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Minoru Chiropractic www.minoruchiropractic.com
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Ask the Experts Q: My loved one did not want a funeral.
am preparing for my new years resolutions. Q: IWhat is the best way to get started?
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Many people look to the New Year as a fresh beginning to get healthy! Certainly, there is no better time to get started than now! However, I find that most people with new years resolutions are looking just to lose weight. Yet, new years resolutions can be so much more than that! Whether it is to improve your blood sugars, decrease your blood pressure, treat your anxiety better, reduce your irritable bowel symptoms, treat your arthritics, or improve another condition you may have, the steps to getting better is generally the same. The first step is to acknowledge the issue, the second step is to seek help. The last step of course is to assess the advice given and dedicate yourself to improvement. Ultimately, I believe improving your health is interactive. So this New Year, my pharmacist team and I will be accepting 15 minute complimentary appointments to help you get better. The goal is to help you identify and treat your primary condition better. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a review on your health and identify the best ways to improve it. Appointments start the first week of January. Call today to learn more.
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Family and friends want to honour a life lived. Do I have other options?
There are many different types of services or celebrations to suit all preferences. Traditional, Memorial or Graveside have been most common historically however as trends change, so has funeral service. While we still proudly offer the traditional style of funeral service, we can also tailor a celebration to suit your needs. These include such events as an Evening or Afternoon to Remember. We can offer a master of ceremony and cocktail style reception with a toast to a life well lived. Favorite music played and keepsake bookmarks given to all guests with a favorite family recipe. While this is just one example, the possibilities are absolutely endless. Let us help you to customize your “Toast To A Life Well Lived”. For more information or for a free copy of the Family Registry, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604-273-3748.
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I’m fairly new to working out and people keep telling me that deadlifts are bad for your back. I like this exercise but should I avoid it?
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Q: My child spends a lot of time on the
To be blunt, deadlifts are actually quite the opposite - disputably one the best strength training exercises a person can do in the gym. The deadlift, when performed correctly, is a great exercise for developing and strengthening the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. This group of muscles is often referred to as the “posterior chain” which is an integral part of walking, running, jumping, posture, and simply lifting things off the ground. The key, as with any exercise, is to develop proper technique and add weight progressively as your strength allows. Deadlifts are a good thing. Start slow and get real results. Yours in health, Isaac Payne
Today it is a “near-point world,” and parents need to be aware of the vision problems associated with computer work. Computer use demands fine motor skills from young eyes that are not well developed. Only when the visual system matures is a child better able to handle the stress of a computer on that system. Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen stresses a child’s eyes because the computer forces the child’s vision system to focus and strain a lot more than any other task. This can put children at an even greater risk than adults for developing symptoms of computer vision syndrome.
Dr. Gill
Before starting school, every child should have a comprehensive eye exam, including near-point (computer and reading) and distance testing.
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Q How can a TFSA help me reach my financial goals? A With a TFSA, you can save up to $5,500 per year in a registered account.
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Most people think this is important to prevent the formation of holes in our teeth (cavities) and therefore prevent future dental appointments. While that’s true, it is really only the tip of the health-related iceberg. Dental decay is an easily treatable/correctable disease, but if untreated can lead to individual tooth loss and problems associated with it. However, a more sinister problem from poor oral care and maintenance, due to too much bacteria in our mouths, is gum (periodontal) disease. Although this may not be news to many, medical researchers are linking all kinds of health problems to this one contributing factor - poor oral health. While much of the evidence is clear, other correlations are more tenacious. In the next series of these articles, I will lay out some of the evidence implicating gum disease and its associated bacteria to a surprising array of health problems. These will include cardiovascular problems, anemia, pregnancy complications, various cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, premature death and believe it or not erectile dysfunction, among others. The connection between good general health and good oral health is not rocket science. People who look after themselves are healthier. People who don’t look after themselves usually neglect their teeth too, so the connections between disease and poor oral health seem obvious. However, some of these studies lean towards suggesting the oral diseases may have a causative effect for certain other diseases.
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are some signs that a house may Q: What have been a marijuana grow operation? A:
There are thousands of illegal marijuana grow operations in the lower mainland & BC. Affected homes can suffer mold, structural damage and electrical fire hazards. Once disclosed, these houses can be difficult to sell. Here are some typical clues to look for: • A strong musty smell throughout the home (typically excessive mold growth behind walls) • Circular stains on the floors from potted plants. • Strange, unusually altered or disconnected duct-work. • Random, holes or repairs in the floors, walls, ceilings and foundation walls. • Security cameras installed outside the property. • Strange modifications to electrical panels and/or unusually placed sub-panels throughout the home. • Significant mold growth in the attic, or dark stains seen from the soffits below. • Unusually fortified doors (brackets with 2x4 studs, for example) or several windows with bars. • Signs of melted snow on the roof compared to snow covered roofs on nearby homes. • Structural damage caused to walls, joists, beams and floors to accommodate vent ducts. If you are concerned, call an environmental company to do an air quality test, have a mold inspection and/or contact me and I’ll point you in the right direction.
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security service. What should we look for to ensure we get the right company?
There are many important factors to consider when looking for the right company to represent your needs; First, you must consider what your overall objective is for hiring security? What is it you would like security to help your company accomplish? Some factors to consider : · Is the Security Company licensed to conduct business in British Columbia with the Ministry of Justice (Security Programs) · Does the security guard working at the site have a valid security license? · Is the security company properly insured to conduct security work? What type of Insurance protection does the security company have in place? · Does the security company have WorkSafe BC insurance coverage? · Are the security employees bondable? · What type of training do the security guards receive? · How much per hour are the security guards being paid? · Lastly, it is very important for security staff to have a good command of the English language. In the event of an emergency situation, your security staff need to be able to communicate effectively with emergency personnel. For a complete list of criteria to evaluate security service, please contact info@isecuritygroup.ca Gary Lok is a licensed security consultant and private investigator, he has over 25 years experience in the security industry.
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It doesn’t make sense to me! In my opinion, the facts are pretty simple. This time of year, December to February, there are fewer active listings than at other times of the year, so that means Buyers have fewer choices, right? That means your chances of finding a Buyer might be better, yes? The Buyers that are shopping for a home right now are definitely serious Buyers. They are not lookyloo’s… they are not ‘fishing’….they are serious Buyers who NEED to find a home to buy (or they would not be out in the ice and snow in their mucklucks). When springtime arrives, the bulbs are sprouting and the grass goes green again, more Sellers list their homes for sale. That means more competition if you are also a Seller. It means Buyers have more choices, which could mean fewer showings, fewer offers, and potentially a lower price offer on your home. Hmmmmm. If you are ready now, and if you know how much you want to list your home for, and it feels like the right time, then list your home and take advantage of this time of year. Get your home ready for showings by decluttering, polishing it up and then call your Realtor. If you wait till spring, like many do, you will just be one in a sea of listings that waited until the sun came out……. I’m just saying…..
Deb Robson
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RE/MAX Westcoast 110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4 www.DebRobson.com
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What are the consequences of our strata delaying the commissioning of a Depreciation Report until next year? The deadline has passed!
or profession? Ready for new customers or clients?
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At this late date and as of December 13th, 2013, all Strata Corporations must have either commissioned their Depreciation Report or have held a vote to gain approval of a deferment by a 75% majority. The Deferment vote must occur annually until such time as a Depreciation Report is commissioned. There are not statistics available to the public but it is our rough estimate that some 50% of strata Councils voted to defer commissioning a Depreciation Report to allow the council more time to gather information and study the impacts of ordering a Depreciation Report. The market decided on what percentage of the strata council market would defer and not a piece of legislation. It will also be the market who decides on what the implications of having or not having a Depreciation Report will be. It is anticipated that the down the road purchasers who look to purchase a strata unit will become Leary of those complexes who have continually opted out. The purchasers themselves will most likely demand transparency and feel more comfortable purchasing a unit in a complex that has already been provided with a Depreciation Report. It is also anticipated that Mortgage insurers such as CMHC or GENWORTH may in the future feel a stronger comfort level on the risk for those complexes that have a Depreciation Report versus those that do not. In the meantime, the legislation and deadline to have a Depreciation Report is so fresh that markets have not yet aligned to anticipated levels as noted above. What is clear , is that as time goes by , the market will clearly demand a Depreciation Report as part of the purchase process. Those who have their reports are anticipated to have their market values impacted positively. You can make your own conclusion on the impact of market values for those condominium complexes that do not have a Depreciation Report?
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Ashton has also received a large number of calls from individuals with malfunctioning furnaces during the cold snap. Please do not forget to have your furnace inspected if you haven’t done so to ensure that your family stays warm this winter. Call Ashton Service Group to schedule a furnace inspection at 778-802-1607. We at Ashton would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Q: Why is there hesitation by some Sellers to
Q: WeWhatrecently experienced a cold snap in Richmond. can homeowners do to ensure that the That is a great question. During the recent cold snap, Ashton Service Group has seen a record number of calls from homeowners experiencing problems with both their plumbing and heating in their homes. With the weather on the warmer side right now, homeowners need to prepare their plumbing for the next cold wave in order to avoid damages and bills for repairs. First, remove any garden hoses you have attached to outdoor taps. Outdoor taps for garden hoses should be open to allow air to enter the tap. Shut off the water supply to the tap from inside your home while leaving the outdoor tap open. The air inside the valve will ensure that your pipes will not collect water and split the pipes when freezing weather arrives. Insulating your pipes is also a great way to help prevent damage from the freezing temperatures.
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Some people excel at wrapping gifts, while others do not enjoy the task at all. Part of the trouble with gift-wrapping is the room and tools needed to wrap all of those holiday treasures. But a gift-wrap station in a corner of the home that is seldom used can make wrapping presents any time of the year easier and more enjoyable. •Find a place to store gift wrap and the tools needed to wrap gifts. Many people find the back of a closet door works perfectly. •Install wire hanger racks so the gift wrap tubes can be stored vertically along the surface of the door. •Install a folding shelf on a hinge, and use that shelf to do your wrapping. Fold the shelf up when it is not needed and secure it with a latch at the top. •Hang hooks to store tape and scissors. Attach the scissors to the hook with a string so they won’t go missing. •A basket tucked nearby can house bows and ribbons so that they are easily stored until needed. Having the wrapping station so accessible also allows you to take inventory of supplies and restock when necessary.
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Blundell Centre’s Seafair Jewellers prides itself in customer service Scott Allan has watched the jewellery business transform over the course of the past 30-plus years. While he’s never seen more competition for what he sells at his Blundell Centre store, Seafair Jewellers remains one of the very few that provides a full range of exemplary customer service.
Scott Allan from Seafair Jewellers examines a pocketwatch
Together with his team of specialists, including a world-class goldsmith, watchmaker and clockmaker, Scott and Seafair Jewellers strive to provide the best to everyone who walks in the door. From sizing wristwatches while customers wait, to designing custom jewellery or refurbishing and reconstructing family heirlooms - from wall-mounted
equipped to provide complete custom jewellery design or redesign. Some may prefer to use their own gold pieces to fashion someSeafair Jewellers offers a variety of thing new, while others will want to start completely from scratch. watches, gold and silver necklaces, wedding rings and wristbands Seafair Jewellers, located at at prices to suit all budgets. They 178-8120 No. 2 Rd., is open from also offer top-quality diamonds at Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. guaranteed low prices. For more information, clocks to pocketwatches - it’s his no-nonsense, honest style that he hopes will keep customers coming back year after year.
In a hurry for a last-minute repair job? call 604-274-3697 or e-mail Jewellery that’s brought in no later info@seafairjewellers.com than 10 a.m. Thursday will be provided back by noon the next day. Scott Allan said customers can get it all done at his store. Some choose to incorporate their own vision and imagination into a custom piece. For these special projects, Seafair Jewellers is
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in many ways, that convenience has also made shoppers more vulnerable to identity theft. When shopping this holiday season, shoppers should consider the following safety measures to reduce their risk of identity theft. •Confirm the legitimacy of online retailers. Many online scammers masquerade as legitimate businesses. Some may even steal logos or information from real businesses to make their scam appear more legitimate. When shopping online, stick to well-known retailers or verify with the Better Business Bureau or another watchdog organization that a Web site is operated by a reputable business. •Check for a secured browser. Reputable online retailers encrypt their customers' personal information. Look for a "locked" icon on the browser before entering payment information, or check to see if the URL has an "https" prefix, which means the site is secured.
•Beware of credit card skimmers. Skimmers are devices that read the information on the magnetic strip of a credit or debit card. Some are planted on ATM machines or self-service kiosks at stores. They can be hard to detect. Certain skimmers can even skim the information off a card while it is still in a wallet or purse. Some devices can block the capture of signals from the cards. But even consumers who have such devices should still check their bank and credit card statements to determine if their cards have been skimmed. •Promptly check credit and debit balances for accuracy. Routinely check purchases against the records of credit card companies and banks. Log into online accounts to verify any purchases and report any inaccuracies immediately. Recognizing fraudulent activity early on can help consumers recover their money quickly and prevent any further problems. •Opt for credit over debit. Credit cards come
with zero liability policies, which means consumers won’t be held responsible for fraudulent purchases. Debit cards do not always offer the same level of protection, and debit cards linked directly to a bank account could put consumers at greater risk. •Keep receipts. Being cautious with receipts doesn't just facilitate potential returns. Receipts often include a lot of personal information, including the shopper's name, signature and credit card number. These receipts could be the doorway to identity theft. •Password protect everything. A lost smartphone or tablet could provide a thief with a lot of personal information if it is not locked down with a password. Also, always use a secured wireless signal when shopping online or accessing personal account information. •Don't carry extraneous information in a wallet. A lost wallet is less problematic when it isn't filled with scores of credit cards and a social security card.
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any offices host a gift exchange during the holiday season.
Professionalism should always be a top priority when gifting coworkers, and some workers may want to brush up on gift-giving etiquette before exchanging gifts with fellow employees. Long before any gifts are exchanged, research your firm's policies on gift-giving. An employee handbook or a visit to the human resources department is a good place to start. When in doubt, inquire among more seasoned workers. Many companies put dollar limits on gift values, while others have strict policies forbidding such exchanges, as it's easy for gifts to create discomfort around the office or give the impression of favouritism.
Gift exchanges also depend on the relationship between employees and their supervisors. Close, friendly relationships may warrant gift exchanges, especially if everyone else is on board with the idea. Gifting a boss is not necessary, but employees who have a close working relationship with their supervisors may want to purchase a professional gift to indicate their appreciation of a supervisor's support. These can include picture frames, gloves, scarves, books, and personal interest items. Steer clear of personal gifts or ones that can be taken the wrong way. Inappropriate gifts should always be avoided. Decorative gifts that do not focus on any particular religion or holiday, inspirational books, calendars, plants, and publications that cater to a particular interest likely won't raise anyone's ire. How-
ever, self-help gifts, perfumes, lotions, or overly personal gifts may give recipients the wrong impression. While homemade foods were once popular gifts, many companies now discourage such gifts because they may trigger various food allergies. Gift cards tend to be universally acceptable, but only when they do not exceed the agreed-upon spending limit. Grocery store gift cards can help employees offset some of the costs of entertaining, and gift cards to popular department stores may help offset holiday spending. Whenever any giving between coworkers takes place, care should be given to ensure all the gift values are equivalent. Coworkers who are especially close and want to give a more meaningful gift should exchange those gifts on their own time and not during office hours.
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any parents have spent time during the holiday season on endless quests for the perfect gift for their children. Many gifts have earned "must-have" status over the years, and although many of these gifts are forgotten by the time the next holiday season comes around, certain products have remained timeless. Some of these more memo-
rable products have even been resurrected into newer, modernday versions of their previous selves. Here's a look at some of the toys that have made their mark over the last several decades. •Rubik’s Cube: The Rubik’s Cube (pictured) reached the height of its popularity during the 1980s, when the colorful game puzzle was mass-marketed to the public. Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Erno Rubik actually invented
what he dubbed the "Magic Cube" a decade prior. Since the product's inception, millions of Rubik's Cubes have been sold across the globe, making it one of the top-selling puzzles and toys. •Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed stores in the mid 1980s for Cabbage Patch Kids, which became one of the most popular toys of the decade. Designed by art student Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch Kids began as dolls called "Little
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People." The dolls were marketed with a fantastical story about a cabbage patch in a magical valley, where dolls were born and awaited their adoption into loving homes. Cabbage Patch Kids have been produced by a number of different toy manufacturers through the years, and shoppers can still find new incarnations at stores today. •Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles started as a comic designed to parody established popular comics of the early 1980s. The concept of genetically mutated turtles who possessed ninja skills quickly caught on and the TMNT franchise expanded to television shows and scores of complementary merchandise. •Beanie Babies: Ty Inc. introduced a series of plush toys filled with tiny plastic pellets instead of traditional polyester stuffing in 1993. These pellets made the dolls flexible and cuddly, which played a role in their popularity.
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Throughout the 1990s, children collected as many of the Beanie Babies as they could, though some of the dolls were more coveted than others. Ty ceased production of Beanie Babies in 1999 with a bear called "The End," but it wasn't long before new Beanie Babies were manufactured for a new generation of children to collect. •Tickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of the 1996 giving season was Tickle Me Elmo, a plush doll based on the beloved
alike. Tickle Me Elmo caused mass frenzy at stores during the 1996 holiday season, as shoppers swarmed toy stores to get their hands on the top toy of the year. •Nintendo DS: The Nintendo DS, first offered in 2004, was the first Nintendo console released in North America before it was released in Japan. With its dual screens (the lower being a touchscreen) and portability factor, the handheld device became one of the most popular gifts for young gamers. •Zhu Zhu Pets: Interactive, robotic
hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets first appeared on the scene in 2009. Their name was derived from Mandarin Chinese and translates to "little pig." These small toys could be set to explore their environment or simply emit cooing sounds in the "nurturing mode." •Nintendo Wii: In addition to the Sony Playstation and Microsoft's Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii became the latest in a history of must-have video game consoles in the early 21st century. Games on the Wii were interactive through the use of motion-sensing hand controllers and other gaming interfaces. The later release of the Wii Fit package made the Nintendo Wii even more popular. •Monster High Dolls: With their ghoulish good looks, Monster High action figures were one of the most gifts of 2012. The dolls are based on a series of young adult novels modeled after Twilight, though the Monster High dolls are targeted to younger children than items associated with the wildly popular Twilight series. It remains to be seen which toy will become this season's "musthave" item.
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Santa looking to swap outdated ride for super economy sleigh NORTH POLE - Driveway can exclusively reveal that Santa Claus has been visiting local dealerships kicking tires—ahem, rails—in his search for a new ride. Ever conscious of the increasing cost of gas and effect his multi-million-kilometre Christmas flight has on the environment, Santa seems to have opted for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon for his next sleigh. The wagon promises a fuel economy of 7.84 L/100 kms fuel economy,which means the sleigh will be kinder to the environment than his current means of transporting gifts to the world’s children. As an added benefit, the EcoBoost engine – which is finely tuned for high-speed performance – would offer speeds much faster than Santa ever travelled in his former 36-hoofpowered sleigh. The expected upgrade comes as a record number of children earn spots on the “nice” list, increasing the payload weight of his bag of gifts beyond the normal tow rating of his nine-reindeer team. Santa told me that changing his mode of transportation will not compromise his ability to remain true to his mission. “My goal is and always has been
giving presents to good the nine reindeer look girls and boys, and a new forward to some time sleigh will make that off. Every year, the process more effective,” flying animals travel he says. “Let’s face it, 200,194,557 kms and every year there are more they’d like some time to children who earn presrest, he says, explaining ents. Things are simply there are still splinters getting out of control, embedded in his hoofs and my old sleigh just from a particular wooden My goal is and isn’t going to be able to roof in northern BC. always has been hack it much longer. With “You really can’t beat giving presents to the new sleigh, I will be this new sleigh,” says able to travel faster and good girls and boys, Goddard. “It offers carry more toys.” and a new sleigh will outstanding fuel econFord engineers develomy without sacrificing oped the Transit Connect make that process power. It even offers more effective. Wagon sleigh concept an electric windshield weeks after hearing of defroster, making short Santa Santa’s dilemma during work of icy windshields cold weather testing in in wintry conditions. So, the North Pole. if there’s a foggy Christmas Eve, we “This is a winning situation for all,” won’t need a red-nosed reindeer to says Darren Goddard, chief engineer guide Santa around the world.” for Ford Transit Connect Wagon. “The Some extras appear to have swung increased efficiency means added time Santa in the direction of the Transit for Santa to enjoy milk and cookies at Connect. SYNC with MyFord Touch stops. His new ride will offer 100 cubic offers a touch screen display with feet of cargo space and versatility to navigation so Santa can easily find haul up to 2,000 pounds, which Santa all the good children, even in more will need.” remote areas. Reindeer spokesperson Dasher says The child observation mirror would
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Readers voice the pros and cons of increasing posted speed limits by Keith Morgan Driveway readers have the final word on the posted speed limit poll, conducted in partnership with Insights West. In that survey it was revealed that 37 per cent of those polled believe a higher than 100 km/h limit should be posted on our major highways. The provincial government current review of speed limits has already prompted much public discussion, much of which seemed to support the hiking of limits. With that in mind, we were surprised that the poll showed that 55 percent believed speed limits should be left alone. Here’s further reaction posted online by readers. For an increase in limits: Kmac: Excessive speed, texting and using a cell phone
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Acadia Denali is full-size luxury audio input jack, Bluetooth streaming audio, hands free calling, and a rear The 2014 GMC Acadia seat entertainment system. Denali is truly a full-size If you’re excited about crossover vehicle. cup holders then hold on That’s right, an eight-pasto yourself, this vehicle has senger crossover that is big twelve. I know because enough to haul eight adults I had to clean each one. and still have room to store Twelve in an eight-seater, your gear. At first, I was go figure. Saturday is my usual run a little sceptical The Acadia comes around day; picking up standard with driver and things, dropping off people, about this vehicle front passenger airbags, some of whom I don’t know but . . . after the seat mounted side impact but someone in my family first few kilometres, bags and side curtain air has volunteered me to drive bags. Traction control and them anyway. You know the I found it to be a very comfortable stability control with roll kind of day, the one that stability control are also finds me buying things that and a fun to drive standard. we don’t need but can’t live vehicle. Forward collision alert, without, returning things lane departure warning, that apparently we can Ian Harwood rear cross traffic alert, live without, and providing and side blind zone alert hourly updates to my wife are some of the latest technologies that on what I have accomplished thus far. have gone into this vehicle. Hectic and stressful. Power: Well, this particular Saturday I had the The 3.6 Litre V6 engine puts out 288 Acadia Denali and with a few hours drivhorsepower @ 6,300 rpm with 270 ft ing this vehicle I was actually relaxed. pounds of torque. The transmission is a Luxurious seating and a premium Bose 6-speed automatic that can be shifted stereo system with steering wheel into manual mode. controls that drowned out all the chatPump frequency: 13.3/ 8.8 L/100 km ter from the back seats. It also came in (City/ Highway) handy for when they tried to include me Warranty support: Basic 3 year/ 60,000 in the conversation; with a simple push km of the volume button I could yell back Power-train 5 year/ 160,000 km “sorry, I can’t hear you”. Roadside assistance 5 year/ 160,000 All three rows receive the same level km of luxury. French stitching on all of the At first, I was a little sceptical about leather seats with a choice of colors, this vehicle but after the first few kiloEbony or Cocoa Dune. metres, I changed my mind and found The second row seats are a SmartSlide it to be a very comfortable and a fun to flat-folding 60/40 split bench while drive vehicle. Although there is lots of the third row is a 60/40 split bench room inside it does not give the impresthat folds flat as well. The third row is sion of a big SUV, and it manoeuvres surprisingly comfortable and enough leg quite well. With the latest technologies room for adults. added, I found it easy to use and very The steering wheel is leather wrapped useful. Shoulder checks are something I with mahogany wood grain trim; it also do by habit, but with the side blind zone features a tilt and telescopic steering alert feature it is like having someone column. The centre of the dash is the else take a second look, which is comlocation for the colour touch Radio/ Navigation screen with IntelliLink. A 165 forting. Sticker price: $57,695 mm (6.5”) colour touch screen display, ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca AM/FM stereo with CD player, auxiliary by Ian Harwood
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while driving, driver in attention and driving too fast for the road &/or weather conditions kills. The minimal increase in the speed limits you suggest make sense 28speedster: Here we are in the 21st century driving at the same or lower speed limits than we did with cars in the 1950s with bias ply tires on two-lane highways. New cars, tires, roads are engineered for much higher speeds. Comments against an increase: Dwsolber: Some drivers have trouble driving safely at current posted speeds. Increasing the speed limits will only increase risk to all road users. Dick: Do not increase speed, what the heck is the hurry? 99 out of 100 already go way faster than the posted speed.
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Looks The Mirage is sold in two trim levels; the base starts at $12,498 and comes pretty sparsely equipped. It’s a small car with a little price tag. The much bigger Nissan Versa is cheaper at $11,898 and has buckets more power. The car that most people will choose is the Mirage SE with many more goodies but the price jumps dramatically to $15,398 and with the automatic transmission it lands at $16,598. At this price, there are plenty of options in the subcompact class. Styling is not what I would car eye-catching. Cars like the Ford Fiesta or the Kia Rio have much more appeal and features for similar money to this SE Mirage. Inside On the plus side, the Mirage SE does come nicely equipped. The front driver’s seat has adjustment and both front seats have very good seat heaters that bring your backside up to the appropriate temperature in short order. The centre cluster is nicely finished and it
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Panther Cheer Athletics never stops evolving Responding to rapid growth, Richmond club planning new year’s move by Don Fennell Sports Editor
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ine years ago, Panther Cheer Athletics launched when two friends decided to bring the sport of allstar cheer to the masses. Today, the Richmondbased club is evolving again. Literally bursting at the seams, head instructors and owners Stephanie Kennedy and Dawn Silver are responding to the rapid growth by moving Panther Cheer Athletics from the Richmond Olympic Oval to the Wayland Sports Centre at 12080 Horseshoe Way. All its program will run out of the new facility as of Jan. 1, 2014. “We, unfortunately, were limited in space
at the oval and (moving) provides us with an ability to grow our programming,” said Kennedy, who along with Silver coached high school cheer in Richmond for many years and saw firsthand the positive influence it had on the student athletes. “We knew then we wanted to offer all the children in our city the same great experience,” Kennedy explained. With classes in cheer and tumbling, Panther Cheer Athletics also endeavours to help its athletes become independent, assertive and self-confident. Through its POWER-ful words character development program, coaches set aside time each practice to work through lessons that enrich the athletes’ lives. In addition, all-star cheer provides the athletes with a challenging
workout while encouraging them to always try their best, set goals and, when applicable, work as a team. The move to the Wayland Sports Centre coincides with what promises to be a busy start to the new year for Panther Cheer athletes, who will head into the heart of their competitive season in January. But Kennedy, for one, is confident they’ll perform well. Teams are coming off stellar performances at the recent Pink Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval, an annual event that coincides with the Telus Basketball Invitational Tournament. “It always serves as the first event of the season and so teams get a lot of out of it, like getting the chance to perform their routines in front of crowds before the bigger
Don Fennell photo Members of Panther Cheer Athletics have already had plenty to celebrate this season.
events in the new year,” Kennedy said. “And the Panther Cheer teams were like well-oiled machines. We had very few mistakes, which
Ravens support Filipino community by Don Fennell Sports Editor The A.R. MacNeill Ravens tipped off their Richmond high school home hoops schedule with a special purpose last week: to assist victims of the recent Philippines typhoon. Through a minimum $2 gate admission, concessions sales and the purchase of special
to start this season a little earlier than previous years with the introduction of summer training sessions. “That alone makes
a huge difference because it allows the athletes to keep up their skills and the teams to mesh earlier,” said Kennedy.
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T-shirts by senior boys’ baskeball manager Miko Macapagal (who incorporated the school POWER motto into the design), $1,656.98 was raised for the Canadian Red Cross. “It was a great night of basketball, fun and or course our philosophy of We Not Me,” said senior girls’ basketball coach and MacNeill athletic director Fred Chiang.
Members of A.R. MacNeill’s dance team wore special t-shirts in support of the school’s Philippine typhoon fundraiser last week. Don Fennell photo
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Don Fennell photo Richmond Blues’ goalie Jacob Ferrigno foils this Langley scoring chance in Peewee Division hockey action Sunday at the Richmond Ice Centre.
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National SAM Award nominees announced CMHC makes its predictions for 2014 By Kerry Vital
As 2013 comes to a close, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is looking to the year ahead. “This is an unprecedented time of low and stable interest rates,” says Carol Frketich, CMHC BC regional economist. She notes that she expects this trend to continue, keeping the Lower Mainland housing market strong. “Our ties with Asia bode well for our outlook,” says Frketich. “Currently the top four migration countries are China, India, the Philippines and Korea.” She also notes that businesses are increasingly investing in B.C., keeping the economy strong and bringing new jobs to the area in many sectors. She states that skilled workers are the second largest group of immigrants coming to British Columbia, with most settling in the Lower Mainland. First-time buyers are also expected to increasingly enter the market in the next few years, though in an older age bracket than in the past.
The Fraser Valley is becoming a market leader in home starts and sales, and the CMHC expects this to continue in 2014. However, unlike in Vancouver, single-family homes make up the bulk of the sales. “People still want land,” says CMHC Market Analyst Richard Sam. “Fiftyfive to 60 per cent of sales this year were single-family homes.” In contrast, the majority of sales in Vancouver were multi-family homes. “The benchmark for single-family homes is decreasing,” says Lance Jakubec, CMHC Senior Market Analyst. Sam also notes that Surrey has seen the largest increase in population growth in the Fraser Valley, followed by Abbotsford and Langley. The type of home isn’t expected to change in the new year though. “All markets are growing at a similar rate,” says Jakubec, naming condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes as the markets. “We see moderate increases in new construction in 2014,” he says. Living in the Lower Mainland has its benefits, and much of that is the reason behind growth in most cities. “Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world,” says Neil Chrystal, president and CEO of Polygon Homes. “Buying conditions have never been better.”
By Kerry Vital
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association has announced the finalists for the 2013 CHBA National SAM Awards, which celebrate excellence in new homes, renovations, technology, construction, presentation and marketing nation-wide. Among this year’s finalists are eight Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association members, in 13 categories. Adera Development Corporation has been named in four categories, including best Multi-Family Project, the Community Development Award and best Brochure/Kit. They are also in the running for a Grand SAM Award, which honours a builder for both excellence in building and marketing new homes. Concert Properties is also a finalist in four categories: best Multi-Family Project, best Project Signage and Logo, the Marketing Excellence Award and the Grand SAM Award. TQ Construction follows with three nods for best Kitchen, best renovation Any Room and best Whole House – More than $500,000. Portrait Homes and Solterra Development are in the running for two awards, for Single Detached Home Between 1,500 and 2,200 Square Feet and the Community Development Awards, and best Direct Promotion and the Marketing Excellence Award, respectively. Eurohouse Group, reVISION Custom Home Renovations and Upward Construction and Renovation each received one nomination. Eurohouse Group is a finalist in the Single Detached Home over 4,000 Square Feet category, while reVISION is a finalist for their Whole House – More Than $500,000 renovation. Upward has been named a finalist for the Single Detached Home between 2,500 and 4,000 Square Feet. The awards will be presented at the CHBA’s 71st National Conference on April 4, 2014, in Whistler. For a full list of finalists, visit www.chba.ca.
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Backing westerly towards Agricultural Land Reserve, fabulous nature outlook. Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath family home in the Hamilton sub area. Huge enclosed sun room off the kitchen and family room (not included in square footage). New updates include hardwood floors up & down and new paint though out! Other updates include, new roof, new garage door & new kitchen countertops.
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1/2 duplex in great condition! Over 3,100 sq.ft. in the Lackner area! A MUST SEE! 3 bdrms up w/2 baths, PRIME CORNER BUILDING LOT 66 X 132, Build your dream 3 bdrms down w/2 baths. Live up or down or both – perfect for large family. home in one of Richmond’s Separate entrance & laundry for suite, top areas. 2 bdrm bungalow 2 gas fireplaces, large rooms, loads presently tenanted month to of space & storage, huge yard 40’ x month. Address can be changed 165’ picture perfect lot. Balcony front and back, nice and bright throughout. to Lancing Road. North facing with south back yard! Investors? This will get good rent.
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Masterpiece by MLK Properties! Quality craftsmanship and extraordinary attention to detail. This luxurious residence is located close to all school levels, transportation routes and historic Steveston Village. This outstanding home was crafted with impeccable care and attention. Commercial grade appliances and all the bells and whistles. Safer home standard! Elevator possibilities. Warm, low maintenance exteriors, 50 year roof. The option of private access to the third floor study/studio is ideal for the in-laws, nanny, guests or home office with a huge west facing covered deck. Seeing is Believing!
Just Listed! Thomas Kidd built this home in 1912 for his eldest daughter as a wedding gift. This spectacular well kept home sits on a picturesque 11,936 sq.ft. property surrounded by gardens and farmland. The imposing farmhouse has a bell-cast hipped roof and dormer, two brick chimneys, 23’ x 8’ front porch with a party size two tier sun deck in back. 3 bdrms & over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space. Many updates over the years include kitchens and baths, new roof & siding, gas hot water heating w/new boiler & H/W tank. Recently installed central vacuum system. Just painted exterior Sept. 2013. Impressively restored interior keeping its charm with wood floors, windows & doors. Located at quiet south end of No. 4 Road 11620.
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Richmond youth basketball chips in to support food bank Small in numbers, but big in heart, the 160 participants in the Richmond Youth Basketball League joined forced last week in support of those less fortunate. Players (Ggades 4 to 7), 20 volunteer coaches and youth staff collected 250 items that required two trips to the Richmond Food Bank. “It was a non-perishable item drive and we were really impressed with the generosity,” said Richmond Youth Basketball League co-ordinator Matt Winograd. RYBL wrapped up the first half of its schedule last weekend at R.A. McMath Secondary, hosting its annual winter jamboree. Players participated in three games and a team-styled skills competition, with Pita Pit at Blundell Centre and Garden City Shopping Centre donating player-of-thegame awards. Richmond Youth Basketball League is affiliated with South Arm Community Asso-
Matthew Berda (grades 4/5 division) poses with a small portion of the donated goods.
ciation, the City of Richmond, and Basketball BC. In addition to the league, RYBL has many fun, developmentally-appropriate sessions starting in January and again in April. Registration is at www.rybl.ca. —Don Fennell
Bronze for fencer French In the art of fencing, commonly described as physical chess, the margin between success and failure can be wafer thin. So when an athlete consistently places at or near the top it’s noteworthy. As it is with Dylan French, the Dyna-
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mo Fencing Club athlete who placed third in the Cadet Men’s Epee at the just-completed North American Cup in Dallas. French won the event two months ago in Milwaukee. “The quality of competition at the cadet level is world class. Any athlete
in the final eight is a potential medallist at the world championships in April,” said Dynamo instructor Igor Gantsevich. Dynamo’s William Wang placed sixth in the Cadet Men’s Epee and Bela Suveg third in the Veteran Men’s Epee. —Don Fennell
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SAUNDERS, Frank Herbert Suddenly on Nov 30, 2013 at age 83. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Charlotte, siblings George, Richard and Margaret, and wife Geri. Survived by his sister Dorothy, daughters Ronni, Sharon, and Christine, stepchildren Jennifer and Craig, and their families. Frank worked in the autobody business, moved to Wawanesa Insurance, and retired from ICBC with 19 years of service. A long time member of the Steveston Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans. No service by request. Frank and Geri are together again.
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League which has six teams from Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond. The Thunder, which will start up again in the new year, features seven Grade 7 students in Maya Kallner, Kara Moscovitz, Stephanie Quan, Katie Sun, Sarah Tedford, Emma Wallace and Breanne Woogman. There are also two Grade 6 players on the team in Elizabeth Kennedy and Olivia Cowell, and a pair of Grade 5 students in Grace Wallace and Kate Carkner. —Don Fennell
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Thunder caps perfect first half With the Thunder on a roll, Chris Kennedy can’t help but imagine a bright future for the elementary-aged girls’ basketball players. “We have a number of players that have played quite a bit of basketball before, but this is the first year for them all to be practising and competing regularly,” he says. “All 11 girls are going to be strong high school players and this is a good sign of what is to come in Richmond for girls’ basketball,” adds Kennedy,
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FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Rakkar Investments Ltd. O/A Quiznos in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T food service supervisor with 1 to 2 years exp. and Grade 12 diploma. Duties include: Supervising and coordinating activities of staff that prepare and portion food, establish work schedules, ensure food service and quality control, train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures, hire staff and resolve customer complaints, supervise staff and manage kitchen operations. Salary would be $13/hr with 40 hrs/week. Interested applicants please email resumes to: rakkarinvestments@gmail.com
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For the fifth year in a row, YVR for Kids sponsored the Richmond Christmas Fund’s Skate with Santa event, held last Sunday at Minoru Arenas. The event gives children who have registered with the Christmas Fund an opportunity to skate for free alongside Santa at Minoru’s Winter Wonderland. Pictured here with the $5,000 sponsorship cheque are YVR for Kids co-founders Wayne Duzita (left) and Brian Flagel, and YVR for Kids chair Cheryl Hendrickson. Since 1991, YVR for Kids has donated over $3.2 million to multiple BC children’s charities.
Wayne Duzita, Richmond Christmas Fund community chair, is presented with a cheque for $1,650.60 by Kelly Mostat and Dr. Michael Schaufele of the Richmond Animal Hospital. For the second year in a row, the Richmond Animal Hospital offered nail trims by donation throughout November, with all proceeds going to the Christmas Fund. Since 2012, Schaufele and his team have raised over $3,500.
Julia Olsen photo Heather and Holly Muter enjoyed a visit from Santa. The East Richmond Community Association and Cambie Community Centre hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa at the East Richmond Community Hall held earlier this month.
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