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Seized dogs haven’t been walked in months ‘No walk’ edict means Paris and Axel each gained 24-34 pounds by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The owners of two Rottweilers currently sitting on doggy death row, leveled accusations of animal cruelty at the City of Richmond upon receiving photographic evidence their pets were barred from being walked. According to the family vet, Axel and Paris have become “grossly obese” since they were seized more than four months ago over a minor biting incident. A sign posted at their enclosure at the Richmond Animal Shelter states: “Staff! No Walks.” Nav Nijjer said he recently saw his dogs during a veterinary examination, and was surprised by their poor state of health. “I was shocked, because basically that’s animal torture,” he said of the instructions at the shelter not to walk his pets. City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said: “We have been made aware of the owner’s concerns and are investigating. “...The welfare of animals in our care is always a primary concern that we take very seriously,” he added. “The dogs are exercised twice daily. We remain committed to working with the owner’s legal counsel to seek a resolution to this issue that is satisfactory for all parties and addresses the city’s public safety concerns.” During that vet exam last week, Nijjer described Axel as “huffing and puffing” and not moving around too much, while Paris has a wobbly back leg, and “just sits there.” “There’s no movement any more,” Nijjer said. “Yeah, I’m frustrated, saddened and upset. What it boils down to is torture.” Animal behaviour specialist Dr. Rebecca Ledger said under the province’s prevention of cruelty to animals legislation, an animal is deemed in distress if it has been deprived of “adequate exercise.” With a typical Rottweiler weighing between 80 and 90 pounds, and with Axel now tipping the scales at 134 pounds, either he is being fed too much, exercised too little, or a combination of the two, Ledger said. Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,

told The Review that if it were to receive a complaint about Axel and Paris’ treatment, it would send out a constable to investigate and determine if the dogs were in distress. The SPCA could then issue orders requiring changes to conditions that would need to be made within a specified timeframe. “Dogs are not meant to be in that situation for that long,” Chortyk said of the two dogs’ seizure and confinement to a kennel. Dr. Jatinder Rana, of Lansdowne Animal Hospital, urged the City of Richmond to release the dogs. “Since these two dogs are prone to have severe health problems due to prolonged cage confinement, I highly recommend releasing these dogs to their owner as soon as possible,” he wrote. Of Paris, Rana wrote:“I noticed that she has more crepitus in her right (knee) and she has gained more weight which is now severely affecting the recovery from her TPLO surgery on her right knee. This is due to lack of proper exercise and prolonged cage confinement.” Axel and Paris were seized in October after escaping their backyard next to Henry Anderson Elementary School, and wandering on to a construction site where Axel nipped at a construction worker, who suffered a minor contusion. The city is seeking a destruction order of the two dogs, citing previous history that has the City of Richmond concerned about public safety. That includes another incident in 2010 where the two pets again escaped their enclosure and scared elementary school students, and prompted school staff to bring the children back inside for their safety. A hearing has been scheduled for April, where a provincial court judge will be determining their fate. An assessment by Dr. Ledger found Axel to be a “rock star”, who was playful and friendly and exhibited nothing that would warrant him being labeled a dangerous dog. Meanwhile, Ledger found that lingering pain in Paris’s right hind leg, from an operation during the summer, made her very guarded and unable to even sit at Ledger’s command. This week, Carol Reichert, founder of the Richmond Animal Protection Society, which operates the Richmond Animal Shelter, tendered her resignation. Reached Thursday afternoon, Reichert declined to comment, but noted she was scheduled to retire in six weeks, and the society’s contract with the city expires in 10 months. While she’ll be gone, the need for the society will remain, and Reichert said the society’s board would be seeking someone to fill her shoes.

Staff at the Richmond Animal Protection Society’s shelter on No. 5 Road have been instructed not to walk Rottweilers Paris and Axel, who were seized in October following a minor biting incident, and have gained 24 and 34 pounds, respectively.

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Hunters shooting blanks in search for grounds Finding land to hunt on quite unlike shooting fish in a barrel, hunters say by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Local hunters are discovering the most challenging prey in Richmond isn’t the a sneaky snow goose or crafty Canada goose—it’s land to hunt on. Hunters are permitted on the farm fields of east and south Richmond, and only with a landowner’s permission. But hunters are shooting blanks when it comes to tracking down owners as more farms are being bought up by holding companies. “Now the owners are all in Asia someplace and impossible to contact,” said Coun. Harold Steves, who raised the issue at a recent committee meeting of city council. Steves said farmers should make the decision whether to allow hunting on the lands they lease. “I’ve referred it to staff. I think we should amend the bylaw so they can just deal with the lessees rather than the owners.” Years ago hunters were permitted to bag snow geese and ducks feeding off the West Dyke. But following complaints, the city closed the area

file photo Most of the shooters snow geese see in Richmond these days are holding cameras.

to hunting. Steves, who opposed the closure at the time, said that’s contributing to the growing inland invasion of snow geese. “It’s all because of the hunting ban we have geese in the parks,” he said. Hunting in Richmond has nearly ground to a halt in the last few years because of changing ownership and city rules, according to Mike Thorne,

president of the Richmond Rod and Gun Club. “In the last few years a lot of our farmlands have been sold and bought up by holding companies and groups hoping that down the road they can get them out of the Agricultural Land (Reserve) to build condos or whatever,” he said. “Now where does a person go to

get permission? Not even the farmers know, because it’s gone to a holding company or a group.” The changing use of land, including the growth of berry farms in the east, which don’t attract geese, further restrict hunters. Thorne, who hunted outside the dyke decades ago, believes the land should be open to the sport

once again. Hunters hold multiple licences, are well-trained and make significant investments in their sport, he said. With restrictions on direction and distance to ensure safety, Richmond would become a destination for hunters and give the city an economic boost, he said. “It’s safe. There’s absolutely no reason it should be like this.”

Massive sockeye run forecast for Fraser River Fishermen buzzing over projection of up to 72 million salmon by Jeff Nagel Black Press Another huge sockeye salmon run is forecast to return to the Fraser River this summer, potentially even bigger than the modern record of 30 million that unexpectedly came back in 2010. The fish that are now on their homeward migration back to B.C. waters are the spawn of that massive run four years ago, which was the best in a century. Pre-season estimates of this summer’s run size from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans range from a low of 7.3 million to a high of 72.5 million, with the more probable midrange forecast set at 23 million. Until the salmon begin appearing off Vancouver Island, however, there’s little way to know with certainty what proportion of fry that went out to sea survived and thrived in the marine environment. Much depends on ocean conditions, such as water temperature and the amount of food and predators they encountered. It’s been theorized that iron-rich

file photo Gilnetters on the Fraser River toss freshly caught sockeye salmon onto ice during the bumper run of 2010.

ash from the eruption of an Alaskan volcano in 2008 caused a plankton bloom that increased the food supply, contributing to the 2010 sockeye run. No volcano fertilized the North Pacific waters since then, but salmon watchers are waiting to see if a rogue geoengineering project had any similar effect. A Haida-led team controversially dumped 200 tonnes of iron dust in the ocean in 2011 with the aim of trapping atmospheric carbon and boosting salmon returns. A 10,000-square-kilometre plankton bloom was later detected by satellites. Commercial harvesters, sport fishing operators and aboriginal fishermen, meanwhile, are all buzzing with anticipation over the potential run.

Deas Island Traffic Services is using a new technique to catch drivers chatting on their smartphone. The taxi pulled over at the side of the road is actually used by spotters to pinpoint violators, who are pulled over down the street by Mounties.

Cab helps nab chatty drivers Deas Island Traffic Services eyes smartphone users behind the wheel by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter If you spot a taxi pulled over

to the side of the road along the East-West connector or Highway 99, you might want to keep your hands on the wheel. Police with Deas Island Traffic Services is employing a new technique to catch distracted drivers unaware. With an unmarked police cruiser outfitted with a roof-top cab sign, and a couple of decals on the door, you’d be forgiven

for mistaking this vehicle for a taxi. But that’s the point. Cpl. Robert McDonald, of E Division RCMP Traffic Services, said police use the taxi to spot violators, with an enforcement team parked just down the highway. Whenever a violator is seen, the taxi team radios in the information, and the suspected violator is pulled over.

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Notice of Public Hearing Monday, March 17, 2014 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9097 (RZ 13-647579) Location/s: 11900/11902 Kingﬁsher Drive Applicant/s: Chris & Mike Stylianou Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9097

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9098 (RZ 13-647357) Location/s: 5111 Williams Road Applicant/s: Liang (Lance) Hui Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9098

Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9108 (RZ 13-641596) Location/s: 4160 Garry Street Applicant/s: Penta Homes (Princess Lane) Ltd. Purpose: (1) To amend the “Town Housing (ZT35) – Garry Street (Steveston)” zone to:

(a) revise the required minimum lot area to 1,015 m2; (b) introduce a minimum setback of 3.0 m to Yoshida Court; and (c) introduce a minimum interior side yard setback of 2.0 m on the subject site only; and (2) To rezone 4160 Garry Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Town Housing (ZT35) – Garry Street (Steveston)”, to permit a development containing ﬁve (5) town houses, with vehicle access to Yoshida Court. City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAWS 9108

Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9110 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9109 (RZ 13-639815) Location/s: 11320 Horseshoe Way Applicant/s: 1348 Productions Incorporated Purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9110: To incorporate policies within Richmond’s Official Community Plan to manage Health Canada licensed medical marihuana production facilities and medical marihuana research and development facilities in the City. Purpose of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9109: To create a new “Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)” zone and rezone the property at 11320 Horseshoe Way from “Industrial Business Park (IB1)” to “Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)”, to permit development of a medical marihuana production facility, licensed by Health Canada under the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation. City Contact: Kevin Eng 604.247.4626 Planning and Development Department

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How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ agendas/hearings/2014.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 7, 2014 and ending March 17, 2014, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604.276.4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing March 7, 2014 and ending March 17, 2014. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. Michelle Jansson Acting Director, City Clerk’s Office

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to one summary released by the government, teachers are to arrive at school no more than one hour before class time and leave by one hour after classes, with no supervision of students outside of class time. Phase two is rotating one-day walkouts in districts around the province. Phase three, a fullscale strike, would require a second vote by members to authorize. A strike mandate would permit the union to withdraw services for 90 days. The three-phase plan was also described in late February by Steve Stanley, president of the Comox District Teachers’ Association, in an interview with the Comox Valley Record. Summaries include the union’s description of the initial wage

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offer from Peter Cameron, the chief negotiator for B.C.’s 60 school districts. It describes pay increases totalling six per cent over the next five years, which Cameron has described as an opening position. The BCTF has not presented a wage offer, opting to secure a strike mandate first. The strike vote was underway as Premier Christy Clark met with a union delegation headed by B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair, including a member of the BCTF executive. Sinclair called on the government to raise the minimum wage to $13 an hour. Clark said there is currently no plan to increase it beyond the current rate of $10.25, set in 2012.

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EDITORIAL: Province, BCTF need to focus on students

he cost of implementing a court ruling by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin is staggering. It will cost some $500 million to restore class size and composition to the 2002 level, as per a contract between the provincial government and B.C. Teachers Federation which was arbitrarily suspended by the province at that time. The contract had been imposed, against their will, on school districts in 1999 by the NDP government headed by Premier Glen Clark. Since the 2002 decision to take the class size and composition limits out of the contract, the BCTF has fought vigorously to get them back. The union launched lawsuits, went on an illegal strike (and gained significant public support)

and, thus far, has won two lawsuits in Justice Griffin’s courtroom. In the first case, she ordered the BCTF and government to bargain and address the class size and composition issues. She gave the government a year to implement her ruling. Bargaining did take place, albeit at a glacial pace, and there was no resolution within the year. The union went back to the judge, and she ordered the former contract reinstated. The government says that would cost at least $500 million annually. The province has now appealed that ruling to the B.C. Court of Appeal, which ruled there is no immediate need to go back to the 2002 conditions, until the appeal is heard. While that gives school districts some breathing room, it is obvious this issue needs to be resolved once and for all. Parents and students deserve

some certainty. The BCTF is flexing its muscles, and is taking a strike vote this week—and it will be very surprising if there is not some job action, either at the end of this school year or at the beginning of the next one. While the government has certainly provoked the union on a number of occasions, the union’s blithe ignorance of the province’s fiscal state is also grating. An additional $500 million per year comes from just one source — taxpayers. Teachers are already well-paid, and while their jobs certainly come with a great number of challenges, they aren’t the only ones. The B.C. economy is far from robust, and many people are struggling to get by. High housing prices, rising user fees paid to agencies like the Medical Services Plan, TransLink, ICBC, TrEO and BC Hydro and the challenges of find-

ing good-paying jobs all combine to make it tough for many. Teachers deserve to be treated fairly and in a responsible way, and breaking contracts is no way to sort out disagreements. However, they also need to engage in meaningful bargaining with the provincial government, and not create even more uncertainty within the education system. If B.C.’s economy is to return to its robust state, it requires a welleducated population. Teachers are a critical and essential part of that solution. They deserve a fair contract, and they also need to remember who is paying their wages and benefits — taxpayers. More focus on students, by both the BCTF and the province, and less political rhetoric, is badly needed. —Black Press

Food mosaic or melting pot?

Green Scene Colin Dring

hile most kids growing up had bedtime stories read to them in funny voices by their parents, I had a very different experience.

These fond memories of my bedtime include my father answering questions about a broad range of topics, and in doing so, my dad inspired in me a curiosity that I have failed to grow out of. To this day, he is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever had the honour of meeting. For evidence, come over and sit through a Jeopardy episode and watch him out-perform the contestants (he didn’t need to study the book). These days, it’s curious that we, as a group of people, think in very

specific and nuanced ways. For example, if I say the word ‘farmer’ a whole bunch of people will immediately picture a middle to older aged white man, usually sitting on a tractor in a field of crops, typically wheat (if Canadian) or corn (if American). However, for a large percentage of our population, the word ‘farmer’ inspires something completely different! It is rare that the image that pops into our heads of a farmer is of an IndoCanadian farmer growing blueberries, or of ChineseCanadian farmers growing leafy greens! Imagine with me, the region of Metro Vancouver with over 60,000 hectares of farmland. That’s equivalent to five times the size of the City of Richmond! Within our regional boundaries, we have one of the most diverse populations around the globe. Among our immigrant population, over 45 per cent of the total population selfidentify as an immigrant. Even more incredible is that about 20 per cent of all farmers in the region self-identify as an immigrant. It really does make one wonder and question whether the way in which we talk about farming and food does justice to the diversity of our region. We at the Richmond Food Security Society continue to believe that there are real opportunities for enhanced participation

Metro Vancouver has more than 60,000 hectares of farmland.

and empowerment of nondominant voices. Those who experience poverty or who live on a fixed income, youth with low assets, and especially the new and landed immigrant communities, deserve to be included and represented when we think about farming and food. There is much to be learned from the knowledge and practices of people who see and experience the world differently. It begins with trust and relationships, in creating solidarity and community where ideas and issues can be explored openly without blame, judgement or dismissal. As part of our work, we have been developing a Richmond Food Charter. This is a document that sets out principles for government, industry and community organizations that guide food security and sustainability work. In

keeping with the make-up of our community, it has been at the forefront of our work to include the diversity of voices that reflect Richmond’s multicultural heritage and current reality. The kind of information that has been coming from our cultural communities has been eye-opening! It is clear that among these diverse communities, there is high interest in ensuring that all people have the ability to succeed in life, and to do that, they need to be able to get adequate amounts of healthy, nutritious, sustainable, cultural and appropriate foods that meet the needs of people now and into the future. In the words of one of our participants, food is tied so closely to culture that we cannot talk about food without talking about culture. Often, I joke with people

that we should all be required to take an ‘active listening’ seminar. The ability to set aside one’s own thoughts, reactions, and pre-judgements is a valuable skill when attempting to understand another person’s reality, especially when there are differences in languages and culture. Being the loudest talker does not make a good leader or impart automatic wisdom. Seeing the farming and food systems in Metro Vancouver as a messy and complex hodgepodge of different people, organizations, and competing interests is a great starting point. Having the courage to put one’s convictions and generalizations aside to engage with another human being on a personal level is difficult; human beings are not comfortable with difference, particularly when it challenges our own ways of thinking and values. However, this ability to engage with the diversity of our community’s multicultural food and farming communities is invaluable if we are ever to build a sustainable and resilient food system that meets everyone’s needs, not just a select few who have the loudest voices. Colin Dring is executive director of the Richmond food Security Society. See www.richmondfoodsecurity. org for more info.

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Conservatives for once make a right move Editor: For once I agree with something the Conservatives in Ottawa have done. When a program that was intended to attract immigrants who sincerely wanted to become full-time, fully-invested Canadian citizens is so abused that the negative outcomes for our society outweigh the positives, it is obviously time to close the ill-conceived immigrantentrepreneur program down. This country has no obligation to pander to the wants of wealthy foreigners and the fact that a number

of immigrant investors feel they have been given the right to be outraged by the repeal is further proof that we have made ourselves too easy a mark for those who want to use the initiative for nothing more than securing passports of convenience and cheap medical care for their families. Threatening to sue the Canadian government? Good luck with that one. As my grandfather used to say, “The biggest pig in the pen is always the one that squeals the loudest when it doesn’t get what it wants.” Ray Arnold Richmond

Statistics don’t back up crash rate claim for senior drivers Editor: Here we go again in the editorial in March 5’s Review advocating a review of our driving license system with particular reference to seniors. In support of this view, statistics are quoted from an unnamed source that purports to prove the crash rate for seniors, ages 70 and over, is just as bad as that of 16 to 24 year olds. This data take no account of the fact that seniors tend not to drive unless they have to and have had enough experience to know the dangers of being out on the road. The statistics that really tell the story are those published by Statistics Canada. In 2011, the 15 - 24 age group had 480 and the 70 - 79 age group had 201. This suggests to me that it’s time to take another look at the licensing procedures for new drivers, not just seniors. Patrick Gannon Sr. Richmond

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Editor: With a big emphasis on the seniors in Wednesday’s Review I feel compelled to express my feelings regarding concern for seniors in this city. Every day there are more and more threelevel town houses appearing, high rises being built and nothing geared towards the elderly or disabled. Every day one-level older homes are being demolished so that multiple threelevel townhouses can be squeezed in. The Steveston secondary site just sold to developers would have made a wonderful site for multiple bungalow type of residences that are very common in the U.K. We “oldies” don’t want to live in high rises as there is no sense of community in those kind of homes, partly because most of the ones in this city are sitting half empty. My husband and I are getting to the point when we suspect that the developers and the council are no longer interested in having older people living in Richmond and want to drive us out. Patricia Gannon Richmond

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Ga Ting, an exploration of love, family, understanding and acceptance, runs from March 22 to 30 in the Performance Hall. Written by budding playwright Minh Ly, Ga Ting, which means “family” in Cantonese, is about a Chinese couple that tries to learn more about their gay son Kevin, who has recently died of a drug overdose. The couple invites Kevin’s Caucasian boyfriend over for dinner after the funeral, and for the first time acknowledge their son was gay and who he truly was as a person. As the characters share memories of Kevin, feelings of sorrow, anger and guilt pour out. Their dinner conversation evolves into a fiery cultural and generational clash. “In Chinese culture, among others, being gay is a topic that many do not want to discuss or even acknowledge,” Ly said in a news release. “Parents and children need to realize how important it is to communicate with each other and to support each other, before regret sets in.” Vancouver’s Rick Tae directs, B.C. Lee, Michael Antonakos and Alannah Ong star. The show is presented by Frank Theatre Company, whose mission is to produce and promote queer and sex-positive shows, and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, in collaboration with the City of Richmond. It will be performed in English and Cantonese with English and Chinese subtitles. Richmond Multicultural Community Services will lead two talk-back sessions on March 25 and 26. Tickets, $15 to $20, at vact.ca, or the Richmond Cultural Centre, 604-247-8300.

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Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads. To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain. The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use. Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800. Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles. 12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the standard GLA with the optional 19-inch bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

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Perhaps it might be too early to start thinking of going topless. Then again, maybe not. Dreaming about the days when we don’t need to crank the heat to full blast in the house, or bundle up to go outside to shovel snow are warming thoughts. And so is the thought of open air driving. Here are five convertibles under $30K that might help beat the winter blahs and get you thinking about the sun.

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The Mazda MX5’s manual vinyl top takes only a few seconds to drop down, allowing its driver and passenger to experience a completely new world of topless driving.

To catch the attention of fellow commuters, the 500C comes with the option of 3 canvas top colours and 14 different exterior hues. You can even retract the roof while driving. Push the power-operated canvas roof button once and it will open the top to the midway position at speeds up to 96 km/hr. Push it again, and it retracts behind the rear head restraints at speeds up to 80 km/hr.

VW Beetle Convertible Fiat 500C - $16,495 $29,075 As if the Fiat 500 wasn’t cute enough, One of the most recognizable vehithere’s also a drop top version to give it cles on the road is the VW Beetle. And even more character. The Pop trim has a its convertible version offers a very starting price of $16,495, whereas the similar silhouette as its coupe sibling, Lounge trim is still starts under $20K at thus helping it easily be spotted. $19,895. Both come with a 1.4L, 4-cyl- Alexandra Straub The latest generation of Gerinder MultiAir engine, which produces man convertible is better than ever. 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. Boasting more trunk room (now Okay, I know that’s not an incredible amount of rated at 201L as opposed to 141L) than the previous ponies but, hey, we’re all equal is stop-and-go traftwo generations, a more “masculine” look and better fic, right? driving dynamics.

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There are two engines to choose from: a 1.8L, 4-cylidner that produces 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbocharged (TSI) model with 200 horsepower with the manual transmission (but 210hp with the optional automatic DSG) and 207 lb-ft of torque. Mazda MX-5 - $29,250 Given the title of the world’s most popular 2-seat sports car, it’s not hard to see why. The front engine, rear-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 is a blast to drive. Ask anyone who has captained it. Whether taking it out for a spin on the road or the track, this tiny two-door has nothing but good times woven into its sheet metal. The Mazda MX-5’s manual vinyl top takes only a few seconds to drop down, allowing its driver and passenger to experience a completely new world of topless driving. Under its pint-size hood is a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine with an output of 167 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. There’s also the option to outfit the MX-5 with various transmissions: a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, there’s fun to be had by all.

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A car that drives and parks itself by Keith Morgan It is pouring with rain so the car drops you off at the supermarket entrance and heads off on its own to find a parking spot way the heck and yonder at the other end of the mall. When you have finished your Big Shop for the week, it is still raining cats, dogs and frogs so you hit the button on the key fob. The car returns from wherever it was and you load up with nary a drop of the wet stuff falling on your head. Futuristic fantasy? Well, getting your hands on the key fob to an autonomous drive car may mean a wait until 2020 when Nissan plans to begin selling that feature in multiple vehicles. However, a car capable of doing the task described in a driverless mode is here in the now. Nissan granted yours truly the opportunity recently to take a spin in a driverless electric-powered LEAF. Actually, the word spin doesn’t truly describe what was a very smooth and controlled ride around a course loaded with obstacles, traffic lights turning red, cars changing lanes unexpectedly and automated pedestrians wondering out in front of us – if ‘me’ and the car counts as an ‘us’. The LEAF looked like any normal edition but was loaded with 360-degree cameras, laser scanners, radar and other ‘electrickery’, as a TV character called Catweazle once described the workings of a light bulb. I felt like that character from my childhood, who incidentally was a caveman hurled through time into the 1960s. The car pulled away smoothly, stopped at those red lights and signalled turns, a sequence of manouevres rarely witnessed on our roads when there are humans at the wheel. It slowed when a car driven by a human changed lanes ahead of us on the off-road circuit. I would have hit the phoney ped that bounded

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out from the curb but not this ghost driver that took instantaneous evasive action. My drive was on an airport-based circuit away from the real world, while over in Japan Nissan has conducted some demonstrations on freeways. By the end of this year, a dedicated track featuring real townscapes – masonry, not model buildings - will be ready. It will enable testers to push the vehicles impossible to carry out on public roads to ensure the technology is safe.

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the car to work, home, play or park with precision. You will be able to drive your favourite routes and it will map and record the preferences for future trips. The mock supermarketshopping demo was the most enjoyable part of my experience because driving around full parking lots looking for a space is not my favourite pastime. That said, I’m not thrilled at the thought of fun being removed from my daily driving. I like the use

of technologies to avoid crashes but I can’t foresee a time when I would want to commit to fully-autonomous driving. Not because I don’t trust the technology but because I enjoy the challenges thrown up my daily drive. And I have this fear that many will allow their skills to diminish but just relying on technology to get them out of trouble. Do you agree or am I caveman like Catweazle? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Confessions of a Curber It happened just after the last flood. The T winter beat records for snowfall, and springtime saw serious seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink. One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a rrelatively normal car.

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the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius. After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.” Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to. I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business. I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said. The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his. He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way. A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles. Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew? My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash. Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale. Stay tuned!

I still remember r rs time. It was my first eas So thrilling. so easy. And I walked away with a couple of thousa bucks in thousand pocket my pocket. Not bad for hou work. a few hours’ What’s it doing here? he I thought. couple of Apart from a coup scratches on the outside ou and some moist seats, sea the roadworthy. vehicle seemed road I immediately asked about the car. I was told that th it was flood water. found full of flood w Its previous owner wanted nothing to do with it. for a I bought the car fo couple hundred dollars. do I didn’t even have to register it in my name. n Originally, I had no n intention of doing what I did. I wanted to sell the car for parts. But, the engine still worked worke and

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ithout the sound of the piano, you would’ve thought Brian Li was just one of the many teenagers in Richmond who play the instrument.

But it soon becomes apparent that he has a deep interpretation of music beyond most musicians his age, and plays with tremendous passion and conviction, combined with dexterity and strength. The 15-year-old from Hugh McRoberts Secondary will be performing the first movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor tomorrow, March 8, at the Richmond Music School’s annual Concerto Concert, which begins at 7 p.m. and features some of Richmond’s top young classical musicians. Li started playing the piano

Andrew Hung photo Brian Li’s deep interpretation of music is well beyond most musicians his age. He’ll be performing tomorrow at the Richmond Music School Recital Hall’s Concerto Concert, which begins at 7 p.m.

when he was seven, and since then, has shown great talent. Two years later, he began to compete, including at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival and Richmond Music Festival, and always performed exceptionally enough to place in one of the top three positions. Last year, the pianist won Richmond Music School’s Senior Scholarship Competition. But what sets Li apart from the majority of young pianists in the Lower Mainland is not just

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sign me up Music student works hard to develop talent From Page 17 “Some kids just play the notes. Loud here, soft here, but it doesn’t mean anything. But Brian has a good intuition for music.” As Li plays the Rachmaninoff piece for Rolston at a lesson two weeks away from the concert, it’s clear that he understands the character of the concerto, and has the skills to back up this intuition. Although he isn’t large for his age, the pianist plays with great power, combined with fluidity and gracefulness—something difficult to achieve considering the speed at which some parts of the concerto are played at. Li isn’t only a “naturally gifted student,” as Rolston calls him. He is diligent, and works hard to develop his talents. Despite a busy schedule, with school assignments, preparation for SAT exams, and sports, a large portion of his day is dedicated to training, which begins immediately after arriving home from school. Before exams, performances, or competitions, he

practises for four hours everyday. But for the pianist, the many hours of shaping music has never been stressful or demanding—even when he was younger—nor was he ever pushed by his family to pursue music. “I find practising very enjoyable and relaxing. I get to be creative with the music. It’s not like math or science, where it’s controlled and you have to follow a set of rules, and you can’t do as much as you want with it. With music, you can just do whatever you want,” said Li. Even with the intense training, Li keeps piano and music fun, partly because he also plays a variety of other genres, including popular music and jazz. “I spend about half the time playing what I want, instead of playing what I’m supposed to be practising over and over again,” he says with a laugh. Perhaps the driving force behind his success has been his passion in all areas of music—not

just the repertoire he is preparing for. “What sets Brian apart is his genuine interest in music. He is very enthusiastic about all aspects of music,” Rolston says. “He is interested in what other people are playing, every composer, various styles, and experimenting on other instruments.” From the beginning, Li’s passion appears to have been self-driven. When asked what drew him to the piano, he says that his inspiration wasn’t an acclaimed virtuoso or musician. “I don’t know...the idea of how pressing the key could make a sound just fascinated me.” Li’s musical talents extend from the piano. He also plays the cello and the saxophone, and is a member of the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra. And in each of these instruments, Li finds ways to portray vivid emotions through music. “In music, there are multiple areas where you can express yourself. Even as an accompanist, you have to be expressive with your playing. It’s about making

everyone (on stage) look good,” he says. On March 8, Li, who hopes to become a conductor and composer, will have a chance to make his case when he plays Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The piece has been called by some the greatest piano concerto in the repertoire, and its first movement is incredibly difficult, with both sections of high virtuosity and meditativeness. Tickets to Saturday’s performance is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and free for those 12 and under. Richmond Music School Recital Hall is located at 11371 No. 3 Rd. For information, call 604-2725227.

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Devils hosting female hockey provincials Play begins Thursday at Richmond Ice Centre by Don Fennell Sports Editor You’ve got to give the Devils their due. Richmond’s South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League team has come along way since its debut in the B.C. senior A circuit four seasons ago. As the Devils prepare to host the senior A provincial championship next week at the Richmond Ice Centre, there’s a consensus among the players that if they play as a team the provincial title can be theirs. “When we’re all mentally focused to play, we can be one of the best teams in the league,” says rookie coach Tony Cheema. With two games remaining in their regular-season schedule, the Devils (14-9-2) are in the midst of a battle for third place with North Delta-based TNT (14-7-3). But Cheema believes his team is playing its best hockey right now and is motivated to show it can match up with the best of them—including defending B.C. champion Kamloops Vibe, which has again topped the South Coast league with a 192-5 record. “We know who’s in our path, and a lot of the girls have never won a championship so the desire is there,” says veteran Carly Millman. “But we need to play three full periods every game and stay focused.” The energetic Cheema has instilled plenty of optimism in a young Devils’ team that sports seven new players this season. But the confidence is justified, says Cheema, because each of the players has worked hard to improve their game. Even the loss of key players—including goal scorer Nicole Lim and reliable defender Natalie Korenic—for the balance of the season has, in a strange way, become a

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positive. Both are overseas studying. “We wish we had them, but since we don’t it’s actually forced the team to come together even more to pick up the slack,” says Cheema. “When you know can’t rely on one or two players, everyone has to step up.” Cheema is especially pleased with the Devils’improved play in the offensive zone, though he says they still tend to overpass at times. But defensively, the team has been solid all season and remains so. Five women’s teams in all will compete for the provincial title March 13 to 16 at the Richmond Ice Centre (Coliseum rink). The tournament will feature round-robin play

over the first three days of competition followed by a championship game Sunday morning (March 16) at 11 a.m. The B.C. champion will advance to the Western Shield April 10 to 13 in Red Deer, AB. The host Devils, Kamloops Vibe, South Fraser TNT and the Dawson Creek Elites have all clinched a berth in the provincial tournament. Dawson Creek is from the Peace Country Female Hockey League, while the other four teams are from the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League. Either the Delta Jets or Simon Fraser University will be the fifth team, and the fourth from SCFAHL, looking to qualify for the Western Shield. SFU (6-14-5) has a

one-point lead over the Jets in a battle for the final playoff position from SCFAHL, with each team having one game left to play. Dawson Creek is currently in second place in the Alberta-based Peace Country league at 8-4-1. Richmond will open the provincial championship tournament versus either Delta or SFU at 7:30 p.m. March 13. Additional games are March 14 at noon, 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Richmond versus South Fraser); March 15 at 9 a.m. (Richmond vs. Dawson Creek), 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. (Richmond versus Kamloops) and 8 p.m.; and March 16 at 11 a.m.

All Philip Scrubb seems to do is win. The 21-year-old from Richmond was presented his third straight Canadian Interuniversity Sport most outstanding player award this week. The fourth-year point guard on Ottawa’s Carleton University men’s basketball team was one of three Ravens to receive honours, including older brother Thomas who was named the top defensive player in the Canadian Interuniversity basketball. The Scrubb brothers lead the Ravens into the national men’s hoop championships this weekend in Ottawa. —Don Fennell

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GVHBA taking the stress out of buying a new home By Kerry Vital

Buying a home, especially if it’s for the first time, can be an extremely stressful experience. There are many decisions that need to be made, and roadblocks can easily appear. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is aiming to help first-time home buyers with their 20th Annual Seminar for First-Time Home Buyers. Taking place on March 11 at the Bell Performing Arts

Centre in Surrey, this year’s event aims to demystify the buying process. “With interest rates still incredibly low and builders offering many new-home product choices, this is a great time for first-time buyers to consider taking that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Real estate continues to be a hot topic in Metro Vancouver, and (the) GVHBA is at the forefront of connecting the residential construction industry with consumers. Seminar attendance is

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expected to be as many, or greater than, the 750 people who attending last year’s event.” Among the speakers this year are Robyn Adamache, senior market analyst at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp., Bill Macklem, president of Dominion Macklem Mortgages and Sandra Wyant, president-elect of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, among many others. The topics will include legal considerations, mortgages and warranties, along with several others. “This is a one-stop information shop for first-time home buyers, so anyone considering buying a home should come to this free seminar,” says de Wit. The exhibit area featuring new-home builders and homerelated products and services will be open between 6 and 7 p.m., while the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. The seminar is free, though attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba. org or call 778-565-4288.

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Best of both worlds with Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights By Kerry Vital

Bluetree Homes is rising to the top with Citadel Heights, its popular single-family community in Port Coquitlam that offers not only beautiful, move-in ready homes but an established mature neighbourhood and convenient access to the rest of the

Lower Mainland as well. Bluetree comes from noted builder ParkLane Homes with a well-established reputation for building quality, and this tradition continues at Citadel Heights. “Citadel is quite a hidden gem,” says sales manager Dana de Boer. “Homeowners get views of the Fraser River and Mount Baker, and that view factor has been a huge draw.” Over 50 per cent of the 29 homes at Citadel Heights have already been sold. Part of the appeal is the spacious four- and five-bedroom floorplans, ranging from 2,800 to 3,577 square feet. “All of our homes include a fully finished basement, which is something that people enjoy,” says de Boer. “You can choose a fully contained suite for in-laws, returning children

or simply as a mortgage helper.” There’s plenty of curb appeal at Citadel Heights due to the Craftsman-style architecture and gorgeous landscaping. Every home has its own private yard as well as a spacious front porch, deck and patio. Engineered hardwood is included throughout the main floor, with lush carpeting on the upper floor. A gas fireplace in the living room with its contemporary quartz composite stone surround and custom-designed mantel is sure to be a showpiece, or just the perfect place to relax. Three different designer colour schemes are available, giving you a chance to personalize your home to suit your tastes. The kitchen holds everything an aspiring chef needs, from stainless-steel appliances to

shaker-style cabinetry to quartz composite stone countertops and a kitchen island. A ceramic tile backsplash complements the countertops. The spa-inspired bathrooms feature hand-set porcelain tile flooring and quartz composite stone countertops. The ensuite holds an acrylic tub and shower with decorative ceramic and glass accent tile, while the main bath features an acrylic alcove tub with ceramic tile surround. The cabinetry depends on the colour scheme chosen for the home, with a choice of either contemporary flat-panel or elegant shaker-style. The location is also a big draw. Citadel Heights is perfectly situated, with shopping, dining, transit, schools and recreation very close by. You’ll also have easy access to the rest of the Lower Mainland via Lougheed Highway or Highway 1, giving you the best of both worlds: a quiet neighbourhood within easy reach of every amenity you can imagine. “It’s very convenient for commuters,” says de Boer. “Or really, for anyone who needs to go places.” A large variety of floorplans are still available, starting at $789,900. For more information, check out www.bluetreehomes. ca/citadel, call 604-468-2169 or visit the sales centre at 2195 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam, open daily (except Friday) between noon and 5 p.m.

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Seafair Islanders Peewee Tier 3 won the Pacific Coast Peewee Tier 3 hockey title Wednesday. The team consists of: Connor Batkin, Ryan Beetstra, Evan Brusse, Stephen Chen, Tyler Coulson, Aidan Cox, Jordan Dobres, Teagan Docherty, Jake Finkelstein, Nicholas Jang, Brendon Jorssen, Justin Morishita, Tanner Pereschitz, Kameron Singh, Ethan Strik, and Kevin Tan. Head coach is Ben Chen and Rick Beetstra and Jeff Cox assistants. Anne Beetstra is team manager.

Heritage Classic contest winners off to provincial championship by Don Fennell Sports Editor It’s been a successful season for one of the winning teams in the recent Black Press NHL Heritage Classic contest—and it’s not over yet. On Wednesday, just three days after watching the Ot-

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Richmond keys Langara’s success MVP Brodie Greig leads men’s hoop team to B.C. college title and berth in nationals we have been doing all year long,” said Langara coach Paul Eberhardt, Sports Editor who is also the bench boss of R.C. Palmer Griffins, competing this angara Falcons have week at the B.C. 2A high school some unfinished busiboys championships in Langley. ness to take care of next PacWest Conference player of the week at the national collegiate year for the second consecutive men’s basketball championseason, Greig, in his final season at Langara, said “it’s been a lot of fun” ship March 13 to 15 in Squaand he hopes to cap his college mish. But in the meantime, career with a national title. the No. 1-ranked team in the “It’s been cool to be able to country will continue to enjoy contribute to the team, but I’ve got their second straight provinto say my success has had a lot to do with my coach cial title. Bronze medalists “Brodie has really (Eberhardt) and my at last year’s Canacome into his own teammates,” he said. “The system we dian championship, as a player the last play gives me a lot the Falcons topped defending Canadian two years. After last of freedom to kind champion Vancouyear’s All-Canadian of coach from the floor.” ver Island University accomplishment, Bro- Greig isn’t sure Mariners 90-84 in the B.C. title game die improved in every what his future in Saturday, with point statistical cateogry basketball holds, but he’ll consider guard Brodie Greig this year.” any opportunities again leading the way. – Paul Eberhardt that may come his way. One of four high “Brodie has really school grads from come into his own as a player the Richmond on the Falcons—brothlast two years,” said Eberhardt. ers Jamie and Matt Madewan from “After last year’s All-Canadian acR.C. Palmer and Elliot Mason from complishment, Brodie improved in J.N. Burnett being the others— every statistical category this year Greig, who played for coach Phil as he averaged over 10 assists a Ens at R.A. McMath, engineered an game to lead the PacWest and he impressive 33-point effort against also was fifth in rebounding at 7.53 the Mariners that also featured a game and seventh in scoring at eight rebounds and five assists. 16.63 a game. He has had seven Mason had 19 points, with five triple-doubles this season.” boards and three dishes. Continued Eberhardt: “Brodie is The Falcons were forced to overthe kind of player that everybody come a halftime and late thirdquarter deficit against the Mariners, wants to play with because he makes everybody better. When I who were up by six points with first came to Langara (last season) eight minutes to play. A fade away the first question many of the rejump shot and a three-pointer by turning players asked me; ‘Is Brodie Mason cut the deficit to a point coming back?’ If he was coming and then following a Mariner three back they all wanted to return to Greig made back-to-back buckets play with him. and two free throws to give Lan“Brodie has also grown as a vogara its first lead of the second half. cal team leader this season,” said “It was an impressive run in a Eberhardt. short time span but that is what

by Don Fennell

A familiar sight at Langara College men’s basketball games, Richmond’s Brodie Greig lays down another two points against the defending national champion Vancouver Island University Mariners.

Colt fans place faith in Grade 9 hoopsters Talented guard Mikhlin heightens Richmond High’s optimism at B.C. champs by Don Fennell Sports Editor Richmond Colt faithful are putting their collective support behind the school’s Grade 9 boys’ basketball team during this weekend’s provincial championship at Kitsilano Secondary. The juvenile squad is the last of the three Richmond High teams this season to make it to district

playdowns still standing, after the seniors were eliminated at last week’s Lower Mainland 4A championship. The Grade 9s outscored city rival Steveston-London Sharks to win the district title, and having also captured the same honour as Grade 8s there is plenty of optimism. But coach Albert Chang remains humbled by the Colts’ success.

“Not even myself could describe what I felt at the time of the victory (over Steveston-London), but at the end of the night I was able to reflect and embrace the success of our program,” he said. “We had all of our basketball teams on the boys’ side making it out of our city tournaments—maybe the first time since the new gym was built—and the Bantam team even captured a city banner along the way. Such success is embarked by the special individuals who put their time in this program, especially when you have the experience of the coaches on

our senior team like Les Brown and Jason Birring as well as Jared Hulme and Brandon Harbour on the Bantam team, you are due for success simply with the character that they bring to our kids.” Chang said defending B.C. champion Kitsilano has again put together a strong team, but after their play in the districts the Colts also see themselves poised to make a good bid for provincial honours. The Colts are led by skilled and hard-working guard Jonathan Mikhlin. In the three games in the district tournament, Mikhlin had an amazing average

of 35.3 points, 10 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 4.3 steals—including two 40-point games. One of those was against Handsworth Royals in the final, during which he produced a monstrous double-double of 43 points and 18 rebounds. “(Mikhlin) leads a very special group of kids who play for one another and give their absolute best effort every single game, and in order for us to achieve success in the provincials we must continue to do so as many other teams there are extremely tough and talented,” said Chang.

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BradsJunkRemoval.com 6 220.JUNK(5865) 0

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Outsta nd

139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

GENERAL CONTRACTING & RENOVATIONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

Semi-Retired w/ workshop • Custom Cabinet Design • Cabinet & Furniture Repair Small carpentry jobs WELCOME! * Over 40yrs. woodworking exp.*

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

341

242

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

We Want You!

609 .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

604-537-4140 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

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CEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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• Trailer Mechanic • Yard Person

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*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

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PETS

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

477 MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

752

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located From $1,600 - $1,850 Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665

809

PETS

CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422

706

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS 700

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856

OPEN HOUSE

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FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

SUITES, UPPER

RICHMOND: 3 Bdrm upper floor duplex, 1.5 bths, f/p, fenced backyard. $1200/mo. Call 604-214-2957 or Eves/Weekends: 604-263-8911.

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts Included

Please fax resume 604-599-5250

PLUMBING

751

EAST RICHMOND. 1 Bdr top floor of house, sep ent, fenced yard, full kitchen & bath. N/S. Avail now. $850 incl utils/cbl/net.604-270-1062

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PAINT SPECIAL

- Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12.

Positions available immediately for a local Industrial company!

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

OPEN HOUSE MAR 9TH. 16748 85th Surrey, Gorgeous Fleetwood Home. 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,651 sq ft. Lot 6,069 sq ft. 18yrs old. A grand entrance with vaulted ceilings, and massive windows, Kitchen/family room are open concept. Family room shares a double fireplace with the den. Mountain view $649,999. For virtual tour: info@ barbraven.com Phone: 778-928-4524

.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052

GARDENING

PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete Lawn Maint. Pwr Raking, Cedar Fence Intall. 604-271-5319

• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

638

FENCING

S&S Landscaping

281

APARTMENT/CONDOS

ELECTRICAL

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

160

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND 1bdr suite, h/w floor, nr Ironwood Plaza. $700 incl hydro. April 1st. NS/NP. (604)275-6981.

CONDO FOR SALE - 54 Ave & 203 St, Langley. $189,000. 1040 sq ft living space, 2 bed, 2 bath, computer nook, large mirrored closets, linen storage. W/D. Gas fireplace/electric heat. Lots of light, no hot sun. Quiet northeast corner. 28unit building. 604-317-9409 send2mike@shaw.ca

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

269

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

$45/Hr

356

Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. Now

750

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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810

HOMES FOR RENT

Fully Furnished & Equipped

FERTILIZERS

AFFORDABLE MOVING

TRANSPORTATION

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

260

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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

604-812-8350

RICHMOND. Spac. 3 bdrm upper ensuite, f/p, ww. 7 appl. carport. patio, fenced. With priv 2 bdrm suite down. N/P. $2550/m. 604-833-2103

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

CALL FOR ESTIMATE

RENTALS

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

477

560

CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

PETS

GOOD HOME offered for small to med sized older dog. Call (604)8600509

MOVING & STORAGE

CLEANING SERVICES

BEST HOUSE CLEANERS Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed. Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955

www.gen-west.com

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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SALES

Gregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd.

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

F/T at Vtech, Richmond. Processing orders, customer service & office duties.

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

MORE THAN HANDY

320

ORDER ENTRY/ CUSTOMER SERVICE

156

• Pressure Washing

RICHMOND RESIDENT

287

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

Visit: www.vtechcanada.com and email resumes to jobs@vtech.ca

HANDYPERSONS

COMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

Please send your resume at: drsavitadhingra@yahoo.com or Fax at 604-255-4017

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

283A

Daryl 604-817-3028

Dr Savita Dhingra Inc DBA A & A Dental Centre located at 1288 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC is hiring Office Manager. Experience for 3 years or more as Office Manager or at some relevant position is required. Work is full time and permanent. Other benefits will be given. Should be proficient in English. Should be computer literate.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

OFFICE MANAGER

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SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS AND BATHS

• Edging

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

• Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting

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LABOURERS

and I’m a Nice Guy!

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LAWN SERVICE

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Insured / WCB

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EXPERIENCED Shingle Packers and general labourers required for reman plant in Dewdney, BC. These are full time positions that require heavy lifting. Apply by fax at 604-826-2379 or email at cnorthrop@stavelake.com. Call Colin at 604-826-6764 for more information.

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

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PLUMBING • HEATING • GAS FITTING • DRAIN CLEANING • EXCAVATING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

REVIEW

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

OVER 25 YEARS SERVICE

Heating System Service Special

the richmond

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

848

TOWING

2006 Peterbilt 379 Extended Hood, 537,000 Original Miles, Caterpillar C15. For more information call/text me at: (707)797-7314

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BDRM top flr apt nr Lansdowne, reno’d, hrdwd flrs, Apr 1st. $1200 incl heat & h/w. 604-313-0226

EAVES TOWING

736

Cash paid for all scrap cars running or not, with or without wheels or registration.

HOMES FOR RENT

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The Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset recognized seven Richmond community leaders with Paul Harris fellows. From left to right : Club president David Roger, past district governor Hans Doge, Jim Dickson, Penny Taylor, Bill Haddow, Garth Bowen, Arthur Lewis and district governor Garry Shearer. Not in photo are Yannick Simovich and Lindsay Santos-Cox, who were also awarded, but were not able to make the appreciation event.

Cambie Secondary re-routes anti-bullying approach by Jacqueline Langen Contributor

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Cambie Secondary is making the initiative to positively re-focus its anti-bullying awareness strategy, putting a more encouraging spin on the issue. Rather than focusing on the negative aspects normally associated with bullying and discrimination, “ACT” Pink Day targeted Acceptance within the Community and a greater Tolerance for others. “When we use negative language with anything that we do it often it ends up leading us to focus on the negative. It’s actually in some respect counterproductive to what were really trying to achieve,” said recreational leadership co-ordinator, Paula StoneCharlton. Cambie’s Recreational Leadership students have decided to pursue a route of awareness, emphasizing on what is bringing people together rather than setting

‘ACT’ Pink Day targeted Acceptance within the Community and a greater Tolerance for others.

them apart. Although Stone-Charlton says that bullying culture is not frequent at Cambie, she feels that discrimination is regular occurrence in any

environment, “There is an instance of all kinds of behavior in every institution, schools, workplaces, homes where people don’t always conduct themselves in a positive

manner.” Held on Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26, the main initiatives of “ACT” Pink Day were to make students aware of the effects of bullying and encourage

them to take action by rising up collectively against discrimination in support other individuals. “It’s the responsibly of the entire school and the community to support and care for each other as well as treat each other in a positive way,” said Stone-Charlton Students and staff reactions were generally positive about the altered initiative, but Stone-Charlton believes that the hardest part about changing the terminology and people’s perspective is getting the word out there, “We tried to get the word out there so that kids would understand what this actually means and why are we’re using it.” By accentuating positive encouragement and the types of behavior that students should demonstrate, Stone-Charlton hopes the new direction of awareness will emphasize how people should be treating one another, rather than how they shouldn’t.

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