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No criminal charges in 2013 fatal crash involving speeding car Mechanical failure a possibility in May 2013 collision at Knight Street and Westminster Highway by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Witnesses used the words “gruesome” and “war zone” to describe the aftermath of the fatal May 8, 2013 crash at Knight Street and Westminster Highway involving a speeding exotic car that inexplicably slammed into the back of seven other vehicles stopped at a red light. The mid-afternoon crash on a sunny spring day claimed the life of a 44-year-old Richmond woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and seriously injured many others, at least one of whom had to be rushed to hospital by an air ambulance helicopter. For the past 10 months, many have wondered what came of the police investigation, many e-mailing or calling The Richmond Review seeking answers. Now there are a few answers, which are prompting many more questions. The Richmond Review has learned that the Richmond RCMP investigation has been concluded, and no criminal charges will be laid against the female driver in the $200,000 Aston Martin DB9, a rare convertible made famous in the most recent iteration of the James Bond superspy movies, with fewer than 10 made available in Canada annually. “The Richmond RCMP are not pursuing criminal charges,” Richmond RCMP Cpl. Stephanie Ashton said Thursday. “The matter has been referred to ICBC.” Ashton said she could not release further details. But The Review has learned that mechanical failure is suspected as the cause of the crash, which saw, according to one witness, the Aston Martin travelling at an estimated 200

Sukhwant Dhillon file photo Police will not pursue criminal charges in the horrific May 8, 2013 crash which killed one woman and injured many others.

km/h when it ran through a red light at No. 6 Road and Westminster Highway before heading west and striking seven other vehicles stopped at the Knight Street intersection. The witness, Elizabeth Willis, a flagger for Imperial Paving which had a repaving crew working along Westminster Highway at the time, said she

“saw a car, I heard a car going extremely fast, 200 kilometres per hour, right through a red light, almost T-boned another vehicle, went straight through...and hit the cars sitting at the red light.” She said she heard the black car’s “roaring engine” and then moments later witnessed “cars flying up in the air, and there was smoke,

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Accident scene was like a war zone From Page 1 “Around 3:20....I happened to see the woman in the white SUV whom (sic) was killed on impact hanging out of her vehicle completely crushed, I saw no faces but her hair was black. There were people laying (sic) everywhere who had escaped their cars all over the street, in the grass. It all happened so fast. Very gruesome scene to witness.” Photojournalist Sukhwant Dhillon witnessed passersby turn into Good Samaritans and pull the injured from the wreckage. He described the scene as like a war zone. The impact sent a minivan hurtling across the intersection, landing in a ditch some 50 metres away, left virtually unrecognizable. The white Mercedes whose driver was killed, had its entire trunk caved into the rear seats. The two women in the Aston Martin suffered life-threatening injuries after it wound up beneath the Mercedes. The 30-year-old driver of another vehicle suffered critical injuries.

Unanswered questions If the incident wasn’t criminal, what could have prompted two women in their mid 40s to excessively speed along a busy roadway in the middle of a weekday afternoon? Was it a suicide attempt? Did the driver suffer from a medical problem, such as a heart attack or seizure? Police apparently believe it was a mechanical failure in the Aston Martin, The Review has learned. According to a database made publicly available by Transport Canada—who did not return an interview request before deadline Thursday—there have been two recalls on the make and model and year of vehicle involved in the May 2013 crash, a DB9 built between 2008 and 2011. One involved an accelerator pedal arm, which was found to be susceptible to breaking because of a manufacturing error. The other involved a suspension issue which posed a risk of causing steering problems. “If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the drive will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the manufacturer, Aston Martin Lagonda of North America, which is aware of the Richmond police investigation. Matthew Clarke, spokesperson for Aston Martin The Americas, said no recalls are pending for the Aston Martin DB9 and there’s “no reason to suspect there will be.” He declined to comment further. So what else could it have been? United Kingdom veteran automotive journalist Greg Fountain says he experienced a phenomenon known as “sudden acceleration” in a 2013 version of the Aston Martin DB9 he test drove, which was on loan for about nine months to CAR Magazine, where Fountain is

whether something akin to his experience could have led to the Richmond crash last year. “...I’ve never experienced an incident like this before. It’s important to point out that I have enormous respect for Aston Martin...And despite my experience with the DB9 I drove it for thousands of miles without incident. I would have to see irrefutable proof of a technical problem before I would ever be party to the suggestion that mechanical failure could have contributed to the accident in Richmond.”

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Martin van den Hemel file photo Fire crews work through the wreckage of the fatal crash involving an Aston Martin D89.

currently the managing editor. The term sudden acceleration first became prominent in the 1980s, when Audi 5000 sedans were recalled for “sudden unintended acceleration”, linked to hundreds of accidents and half a dozen deaths. In the 1990s, there were hundreds of complaints about sudden acceleration involving Jeep Cherokees, which was linked to current leakage that actuated the cruise control servo. The incidents involving the Audis and Jeeps occurred before changes were made to those car designs that required drivers to depress the brake before changing gears, such as from park to drive. Just last week, Toyota reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the U.S. regarding unexepected acceleration that led to a recall of 10 million vehicles in 2009 and 2010, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Although the vehicle involved in the Richmond crash was at least a couple of years older than the one he test drove, Fountain confirmed that the major components of the DB9 remain very much the same from year to year. He wrote of his experience earlier this month (carmagazine.co.uk) under the title “A case of unintended acceleration in our DB9”: “I was rolling gently into a vacant space, foot on the brake pedal, ready to perform a halt. And then the engine started revving. I pressed the brake harder, but the car wouldn’t stop moving forward. It was low-speed stuff, but I couldn’t stop the DB9. It was revving louder, moving forward. “When you’re piloting a £150k car and the controls suddenly stop doing what they always do, of course you panic. Luckily, when

you park an Aston you do so away from other cars, so there was nobody to hit. But there was a wall. I collected myself, stood on the brake, hit Neutral and recovered control. Nobody else has reported a problem and it hasn’t recurred. So, what happened?” Reached Thursday morning, Fountain said someone was with him in the car who witnessed the incident. In an e-mail to The Review, Fountain wrote: “The incident happened exactly as I described it, in a supermarket car park. I took my foot off the gas and pressed the brake. The engine revved strongly and continued to move the car forward. My foot was not touching the accelerator pedal—if it had been, the car would have shot forward, not merely moved forward. I only managed to stop by selecting neutral via the shift paddles.” Fountain said he’s been a professional journalist for 30 years, and a motoring journalist since 1994. “Aston Martin examined the car and declared that they could find no fault...As far as we know, there have been no similar incidents relating to the DB9 reported in the UK,” Fountain continued. Despite his experience, Fountain questioned

“We’re investigating the crash as we would with any serious crash that involves a fatality. That’s all we’re going to be able to say about it.” Adam Grossman

When analyzing a crash scene, police often outsource for expertise. RCMP Cpl. Rob McDonald said engineering firms are brought in to help in the search for a cause to an accident or the specific circumstances. Among the areas closely scrutinized is the data from the vehicle’s crash recorder, otherwise known as its black box. These have been employed in four-wheeled vehicles for about the past two decades to give automakers feedback on such things as when air bags deploy, which helps improve these devices and make vehicles safer. Ironically, they were also brought in to deal with sudden acceleration, according to Tom Kowalick, chair of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. “Automakers also use (the data) to fend off product liability claims such as airbag malfunctions and sudden unintended acceleration,” Kowalick is quoted as saying on msn.com. If there’s a mechanical failure due to a vehicle defect, that information is shared with Transport Canada, McDonald said. But police will not contact the vehicle manufacturer, leaving that job to Transport Canada. While Transport Canada did not return a request for an interview, the Insurance Corporation of B.C., which also has been made aware of the investigation’s conclusion, declined to shed much light on the deadly crash last year. Said ICBC spokesperson Adam Grossman: “We’re investigating the crash as we would with any serious crash that involves a fatality. That’s all we’re going to be able to say about it.” The only other way the public might find out what really happened is from the outcome of any civil suits that may be filed. The Review is unaware of any such actions. After learning that the criminal investigation into the Knight Street crash was concluded, The Review made a request under the Access to Information Act earlier this month. “Please be advised the information you are requesting consists of personal information belonging to other individuals,” RCMP Supt. Michael Jeffrey, departmental co-ordinator for the RCMP’s Access to Information and Privacy Branch in Ottawa, wrote in a letter dated March 20. “All of this information qualifies for exemption under...the Access to Information Act.”

Speaker pays for husband’s flight by Tom Fletcher Black Press

Black Press files Richmond East MLA Linda Reid was elected speaker of the B.C. legislature last summer.

Legislature Speaker Linda Reid has paid back the $5,528 cost of her husband’s flight to a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in South Africa. Reid said Tuesday there is a longstanding practice of spouses accompanying B.C. officials on such trips, but the B.C. legislature’s internal financial standards are evolving in light of public expectations. “I traveled in my capacity as

speaker,” Reid told reporters Tuesday after being questioned about the trip. “I attended the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference. It is important work on behalf of democracy.” Reid and her husband flew business class to Johannesburg in August. NDP MLA Raj Chouhan, the assistant deputy speaker, was also on the trip with his wife. NDP caucus chair Shane Simpson said the Chouhans flew economy and stayed at a budget hotel in Johannesburg, so their combined cost to taxpayers was about

$6,000. Chouhan offered to pay for his wife but was told by Reid spouses were invited on such trips, Simpson said. When MLAs began reporting their expenses in 2012, Skeena MLA Robin Austin briefly rose to the top of the list thanks to a $19,000 trip to a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Speakers, deputy speakers and legislative clerks typically attend these conferences, aimed at strengthening parliamentary practices around the world.

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Low dollar no boon The loonie’s drop below 90¢ U.S. this month is not necessarily good news for the Canadian economy, says one analyst. Former Statistics Canada analyst Philip

Cross says it’s a myth that devaluation broadly stimulates the economy and spurs prosperity. Instead, Cross says a lower dollar leads to higher domestic prices, which hurt consumers, and higher importing and financing costs.

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Province to split ALR into two zones ALR founder Harold Steves says changes will water down act by Tom Fletcher and Martin van den Hemel Black Press The Agricultural Land Reserve is being divided into two zones, with regulations to come to allow non-farm homebased businesses outside the southwest regions of high productivity. The changes affect three of the six regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission, for the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. Details will be worked out in consultation with industry and placed in regulations, said Bill Bennett, the cabinet minister in charge of the government’s core review of programs. Non-farm uses will not be considered in the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions, but “value added” activities

such as food processing on farmland are being considered across the province, Bennett said. But Coun. Harold Steves, who co-founded the Agricultural Land Reserve, criticized the change. While the province said the change will permit farm processing on farmland, Steves noted: “It’s already permitted. You don’t have to change two zones to do that. You don’t have to water the act down to allow agricultural processing.” An example of that in Richmond is the Ocean Spray cranberry processing facilities along No. 6 Road and Westminster Highway, which were permitted on agricultural land. Bennett and Steve Thomson, acting agriculture minister, reiterated their assurances that the ALC will continue to operate independently. Commissioners are appointed by cabinet, two or three per region, and decisions can be appealed to the regional chairs who act as an executive. Delta South inde-

Home buying help sought First-time home buyers in Metro Vancouver expect to spend $506,500 on average and many anticipate financial help from parents or relatives, according to a Bank of Montreal survey. It found 40 per cent of Metro Vancouver respondents expect to lean on the “bank of Mom and Dad” to crack the high-priced market here, compared to 30 per cent in the rest of Canada. The average expected first-time home cost nation-wide was $316,100 and $430,300 in B.C. as a whole. At least 60 per cent of the expected new home buyers surveyed earlier this year said they’d made lifestyle cutbacks to save for their down payment. A majority also said their home-buying timeline has been delayed, with many of them reporting that’s because of rising real estate prices.

pendent MLA Vicki Huntington called the Interior zone change “deceitful and a betrayal of the public trust,” and accused the government of removing its obligation to consult with the ALC chair on new panel appointments. NDP agriculture critic Nicolas Simons was forced by the speaker to withdraw the term “deceitful” from his remarks in the legislature, as he accused Bennett of keeping the changes secret until after last year’s election. “The fundamental principle is that the reserve was set up for the entire province, not for zones here and zones there,” Simons said. Bennett said the only change to the Interior zones is the addition of “social and economic” factors in considering permitted uses. He gave the example from his Kootenay constituency of a market garden operator who was refused permission to build a second home on an unproductive part of the property so the next generation could

take over the business. Rhonda Driediger, chair of the B.C. Agricultural Council and operator of Driediger Farms in Langley, said she is looking forward to the changes that will allow development of new revenue. “The ALC is old and it hasn’t been updated in a long time,” Driediger said. “On a day-to-day basis it makes it very difficult in farming, especially when you’re looking to be progressive.” Faye Street, general manager of Kootenay Livestock Association, congratulated the ministers “for having the three Bs in the male anatomy to get this done – starting at the brain, backbone and work your way down.” Street said young farmers are not entering the industry under the current conditions, and allowing them supplementary income will help maintain the farmers. But Steves noted that although there are cold winters on farmland outside the Lower Mainland and Fraser

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easoned car buyers or lessees have learned that when they drive their new or new-to-them vehicle off the dealership lot, they remain only a file number/ phone call/letter away, and that with warranty and regular maintenance requirements, they will be back. Recall notices also require attention on the part of vehicle owners and the dealership’s servicing department. Most recalls involve small fixes that can wait for regular servicing. Usually, they are not newsworthy. Others, however, regardless of their size or complexity are essential fixes. Drivers, the vehicle manufacturer, the parts supplier and any others involved—may all be at risk until the problem is solved. The recent recall by General Motors of over 1.6 million vehicles to correct a potentially faulty ignition switch installed in its Ion, Cobalt and other compact models in the early 2,000s may be seen as a classic example of how not to handle a recall and, as one reporter described it “has spurred the automaker’s biggest crisis since its 2009 bankruptcy and bailout.” Engineers may have discovered the problem in 2001. Inside the ignition switch—a relatively simple and inexpensive part—a loose spring could switch the ignition off when the switch was bumped. An ignition key weighted by a heavy ring was enough to trigger such a bump. Once triggered, the shut off reportedly extended to the engine, the power steering and the air

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bags. Twelve fatalities have been allegedly linked to the faulty switch. There was no official recall until February 2014. Endless questions about this safety issue have arisen: what went wrong, who knew about it and why the large automaker took so long to recall models made over a decade ago. The process is just getting underway. GM’s new Chief Executive Officer apologized this week for the “tragic events” that resulted from the faulty switches. Reports say that GM has launched an internal investigation, and the CEO will testify before a (US) House committee on April 1st. The CEO has also pledged that “GM will learn from its mistakes in the ignition-switch recall”, and going forward will have “the most comprehensive and responsive process in the industry” for investigating safety defects. The switch manufacturer, Dublin, Irelandbased Eaton Corp. sold its switch division in 2001 to Delphi Automotive Plc, a GM supplier formerly a GM parts division. Claudia Tapia, a Delphi spokeswoman, reportedly has said in an email “We’re continuing to cooperate with GM on reaching an expedited solution,” but declined to discuss Delphi’s relationship with GM during the development and production of the Ion and Cobalt. The switches were manufactured at a southern US plant which in 2005 moved production almost to a Mexican plant which provided labour cost advantages. Fiat SpA, GM’s then partner in its grand plan to make money on making small cars has declined to comment. At the time, GM was a 20% owner of Fiat, an arrangement that ended in 2005 at a cost to GM of $2 billion. GM watchers are expecting answers which may support the accusation of a “culture of cutting costs and squeezing suppliers.” …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.

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t’s not just about Nigerian inheritance schemes, or people stealing credit cards or financial information. Questionable activities touch each and every taxpayer whose hard-earned dollars are siphoned by politicians for unjustified “expenses.” If we have learned anything from last year’s Senate expense scandals, and the recent revelations concerning former Alberta premier Alison Redford’s travel expenses, it’s that this is a problem that crosses all party lines and involves all political stripes. A recent example being publication of details of the vacation expenses billed by NDP MLA

Jenny Kwan to the Portland Hotel Society, a not-for-profit organization already under fire for its expenses record. Kwan’s subsequent repayment of the sum was a reason for rejoicing on the right. That jubilation has been tempered somewhat by the revelation, also this month, of travel expenses billed by B.C. legislature Speaker Linda Reid, a B.C. Liberal MLA, for her husband – so that he could join her on a trip to South Africa. In addition to issuing a public apology, Reid has also repaid the sum in total. Whatever the mitigating circumstances of each case, neither inspires confidence in our system. Abusing public trust and dipping into public

funds is, or should be, indefensible, no matter the spluttering rants of entrenched ideologues on the left or the right, who will always claim that whatever the other party did is worse. Yet oddly, when it comes to political impropriety, our society long ago suspended any notion of justice or punishment that automatically applies to scammers in any other walk of life. With politicians going on to reap the rewards of generous pensions, lucrative posts and valuable consultancies, it’s no wonder so many average Canadians shrug their shoulders and walk in the other direction when urged to exercise their democratic rights. —Black Press

The multi-gift trails of our central park

Digging Deep Jim Wright

uesday was the parks meeting for Richmond council for March. The Garden City Lands inched ahead, a welcome turn of events.

For things to speed up, farm roads on the lands are key. They could be called something else, but “farm road” is apt, and our central park is an ALR farm. If it weren’t, it couldn’t have come to be a park. As you may recall, it was to be a construction zone until the people and the Agricultural Land Commission said “No!” The main farm road for now is the perimeter trail. It will be a low dyke too. The roles of service road, public trail and water dyke are all key in their own ways. People always want me to describe how things will be. This time I’ll answer, but it’s just an informed guess. (It’s up to city planners to plan.) Look at the satellite

Left: Garden City Lands + trails. Right: What the bog says to the sphagnum every day. Art by Suzanna Wright.

view of the Garden City Lands, which are wet. The darker parts are the wetter ones, the lower ones. In the northwest corner at top left, there’s a wide berm. It’s the highest and driest part of the lands because the commission once let 50,000 cubic metres of clean clay fill be placed there. The line drawn all around, near the edge of the image, gives a sense of the perimeter trail. It’s a farm road-dyke-trail that we can see as we look into the future. It consists of clean clay fill, like the northwest berm that in effect is part of it. The durable surface is typically five metres wide. Some parts are wider to allow service vehicles to turn around and people to sit and chat and learn from

interpretive signs. We (in the future) use the trail to get around on foot or maybe by mobility scooter or bike. It’s pleasant to be a bit away from the arterial roads that surround the lands. Outside the trail on the north edge, there’s a ribbon of woods. It can’t restore the senseless loss of natural viewscape across Alderbridge Way, but it lessens the scar. On the east edge beyond the trail, there’s a gravel parking lot. It’s inside the No. 4 Road fence and above the water-system conduits. Better there than elsewhere. As a dyke, the perimeter trail enables water management. That’s vital for every use of the park. The older ditch along Westminster Highway and stormwater drains

along Garden City Road are outside the dyke to take the road runoff. They’re also useful when water is let out from the lands to drain a section. The north-south line curving through the satellite image represents a similar farm road-dyke-trail. There will be others, but that one is crucial for another legacy, the sphagnum moss bog. Looking east from the new trail, we see an ecosystem that is abused and fragile but still restorable. The trails around the sphagnum bog on the east side of the lands keep precipitation in, enabling a high water table, an essential for recovery. They also keep out water with unwelcome nutrients and the alkalinity that’s better for agriculture. Sphag-

num likes acidic water, which it helps create in a natural way. Sphagnum moss, a marvel of nature, is the keystone species of the bog ecosystem, which once took in a large area of Lulu Island. Progress has meant decline until there’s just the one bit left (except on off-limits federal land). The farm road-dyke-trails may save the legacy. Long ago, sphagnum moss formed the land, and the native bog plants still depend on it. It deserves a better life and its own column. For now, it’s got its own cartoon. Jim Wright is a Richmond resident and president of the Garden City Lands Coalition Society. For more information on this topic, visit GardenCity Lands.Wordpress.com.

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Temple Makes a Difference in the Lives of Many

Will four-year council terms benefit voters? Editor: City council terms were once one-year terms, and over time, increased to two years, then up to the current three years terms. The B.C. government has, in its infinite wisdom, determined that four year terms will be the latest norm. This begets the question as to which groups benefit from the imposed change? Citizens? The Politicians? Both ? I am not aware of any grassroots citizens’ lobby that petitioned for yet another extension of council terms. Therein lies the remaining debate regrading a cost-versusbenefit analysis of the extension , and, in addition, reviewing past precedent as it relates to Richmond’s civic history. Politicians submit that less frequent elections will “save” tax dollars (?!?). In addition, there are some claims that longer terms allow “rookie“ council

members more time to grasp the learning curve of elected office. Collectively, politicians further claim longer council terms will allow for better long– term planning (?!?) and meeting objectives(?!?). In light of the aforementioned, I would submit the following: Over the past 50 years, Richmond has only had four mayors and with few exceptions, the majority of council members, once elected, have been very successful in re-election, and on not much more merit than that of name recognition on the ballot. Question: Should this change be taken as a positive sign by the voters? Answer: Unfortunately no, and more so now. There is an unfortunate illusion that many citizens have re: representation and accountability. Recent Richmond councils have tended to interpret their fiduciary duty to their constituents

as a blank cheque to satisfy city hall ego trips without any citizen mandate (eg new City Hall, Olympic Oval, new rec centre, etc.) continually increasing taxes and their own personal council salaries, which (excluding the Mayor) is $50,000+ annually for what should be a part - time ( dare I say volunteer ?) job. Part of the long overdue solution to this musty democratic charade is to limit the number of terms any party can be elected, as we need new blood, and thus discourage career politicians. Party affiliation should also be banned, independents only. Campaign spending limits be imposed as well. Only those that truly wish to serve the general public need apply, insincere imposters need not bother. On the positive side , we can’t get much worse than the status quo currently fossilized in place. R.A. Hoegler Richmond

/ i }Þi Õ Ì> /i « i Ã > Ì v À «À wÌ charitable organization that helps make a difference in the lives of thousands. In addition to being a place of worship, the Masters, volunteers and members provide valuable community services for the young to old.

Insurance seller testing shouldn’t be outsourced to Quebec Editor: When I got my licence to sell life insurance in 1989, I wrote a B.C. test, based on B.C. standards. Without industry or public consultation, the Insurance Council of British Columbia has decided to outsource to Quebec the de-

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sign and testing of qualifications for new life insurance agents. Is anyone surprised that the new testing will be more expensive and more complicated, or that it will do nothing to improve consumer protection? All the plan will do is transfer

jobs and money to Quebec. Perhaps the Insurance Council of British Columbia forgets that “British Columbia” is part of its name. Michael Brevner Richmond

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Youth develop a sense of community — through servicing the needy, volunteering with younger kids and participating in Buddhist camps.

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Families feel supported with counselling — working through stressful situations or family matters with the Masters.

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The terminally ill and their families are supported at home or in hospital — this support helps relieve pain and provide comfort.

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Meditation workshops are hosted in English and other languages — meditation contributes to emotional well-being, overall health and helps alleviate stress.

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Visitors to Richmond are welcomed — provided tours of the Temple, a vegetarian lunch and information on Buddhism and a vegetarian lifestyle.

The Lingyen Mountain Temple has been at capacity for a number of years. The Temple has made an application to the City of Richmond to rezone its lands to allow for an expanded Temple that would include a larger prayer hall and other facilities to better serve the community.

RICHMOND PICKS UP LARGE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS With Richmond’s Large Item Pick Up program, residents in single-family homes and townhomes with City garbage and/or Blue Box service can have up to four large household items like furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment and appliances collected each year.

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Sierra Waste Services will contact you to provide a pick-up date and conﬁrmation number.

On your scheduled pick-up date only, place booked items at the curb before 7:30 a.m. or no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before.

Please visit the website for a list of accepted items, program restrictions and safe handling instructions for items like mattresses, freezers and fridges.

Environmental Programs Information Line: 604-276-4010 www.richmond.ca/recycle

MATTRESS HANDLING Wet mattresses cannot be recycled and pose safety hazards for lifting, which is why you need to cover your mattresses in plastic before placing them at the curb for pick up.

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B.C. isn’t ready for a big quake by Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C.’s Auditor General warned 17 years ago that the province wasn’t prepared for a catastrophic earthquake, and this week the same warning was repeated. Auditor General Russ Jones released a report Tuesday that noted his surprise at the lack of progress since his predecessor George Morfitt came to a similar conclusion. “Progress has been made in some areas over this intervening period, but the province is still at a significant risk if a catastrophic earthquake were to occur today,” Jones wrote. Attorney General Suzanne Anton said Tuesday she accepts the report’s recommendations. She said she

agrees with the auditor’s conclusion that Emergency Management B.C. is too busy dealing with 6,000 floods, fires and other incidents each year to develop a broader plan for B.C. “We have a lot of things in place right now, but what we don’t have in place is the big plan,” Anton said. Asked about the auditor’s conclusion that a succession of provincial governments haven’t made preparations a priority, Anton replied: “I’m making it a priority.” A new assistant deputy minister has been hired to work on the project, having done similar disaster preparedness work with the Canadian Armed Forces, Anton said. On March 11, the government announced a public consultation on earthquake preparedness that will

tour the province and report by the end of the year. The announcement was overshadowed when Premier Christy Clark stepped in to cancel the appointment of ex-Liberal MLA John Les as chair. Henry Renteria, former director of California’s Office of Emergency Services, was promoted from vice-chair. NDP public safety critic Kathy Corrigan called the auditor’s assessment “a stunning indictment of the lack of preparedness in British Columbia,” and pointed to the lack of investment in B.C. Liberal budgets. “They attempt to appoint John Les to do damage control, instead of the real damage control that should be done in this province, which is to properly prepare for a catastrophic earthquake.”

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The Richmond Singers, a local 55-voice women’s choir, are preparing for a trio of spring concerts. On April 12, the singers will present “Sail Away,” a benefit concert for Builders Without Borders to help fund the rebuilding of a Philippines school hit by a typhoon last November. The choir will be joined by the Village Voices from Qualicum Beach. The concert begins at 2:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd St. in Delta. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 16 and under. On April 27 the Richmond Singers will return the favour for the Village Voices choir, by performing in Qualicum Beach. Then on May 31, the local choir will be back in Richmond to present an evening of music that celebrates our close relationship with water. The 7 p.m. concert takes place at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 8140 Saunders Rd. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Reserve tickets by e-mailing the.richmond. singers@hotmail.ca.

Comedian Aziz Ansari hosts two comedy shows Actor-comedian Aziz Ansari is bringing his “Modern Romance” comedy tour to River Rock Show Theatre Saturday, March 29, for two sold-out shows. The popular, young comic began performing stand-up in 2000. He later became known to TV audiences in 2007 when he created and starred on MTV’s sketch comedy series, Human Giant. Today he can be seen starring as the self-serving Tom Haverford opposite Amy Poehler on NBC’s sitcom Parks and Recreation, which is now in its sixth season. Ansari will be on stage at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

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Reasons for judgment were released last week in the case Li v. Ellison. The judgment took only a little over two pages to complete! The story goes like this. The deceased was born in 1938 and died in early 2012, at age 75. From his marriage, which ended in the early-1980s, he had two children. He made a Will in 1999, in which he bequeathed his Estate to his children and grandchildren. In 2004, he began cohabiting with a woman, recently emigrated from China, and though she cared for the deceased in the last years of his life, she was also employed and did not leave her job. There was no dispute that she was a “spouse” and that their relationship lasted about 8 years. Some assets were passed to the children before the deceased died. The Estate was valued in the range of $480,000 to $600,000. The Court considered the legal and moral duties that the deceased owed his spouse, and quickly concluded that an appropriate award for the spouse was the greater of $155,000, or 2/7th of the Estate. Though the Court saw the relationship as lengthy, it was significant that the spouse kept her employment throughout, and earned an annual income of around $75,000 in the later years of the relationship. The duties owed her by the deceased were held to be modest. In my opinion, the deceased should have made a Will. However, the decision seems to be a fair one.

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Gateway Theatre hosts exhibition of local painter The paintings of Richard Reiner will form a new exhibition at Gateway Theatre in April. Reiner discovered his love for painting after retiring as an instructor at Langara College. Many of the longtime resident’s paintings focus on Richmond, including one series whose subject is Finn Slough. The artwork can be spied by audiences of the upcoming Gateway Theatre show The Grandkid, which runs April 10 to 26.

The Grandkid is coming to Gateway Theatre A play about a grandfather and her granddaughter will bring the Gateway Theatre 2013/14 season to a close in April. The Grandkid by John Lazarus is a story about Abby and Julius. Abby starts university and moves in with Julius, forcing them to negotiate a new and difficult relationship as roommates. Over time, Julius learns that Abby isn’t a little girl anymore, and Abby teaches Julius that life’s second chapters can be the sweetest. Directed by Natasha Nadir, The Grandkid stars Pippa Mackie as Abby and Richard Newman as Julius. It runs April 10 to 26 on the MainStage. Tickets are $30 to $49. Limited tickets for the April 10 dress rehearsal are $18. Call the Gateway box office at 604-270-1812 or visit gatewaytheatre.com for tickets.

Playwriting event opens up to junior writers Gateway Theatre has long helped develop new plays through its SceneFirst program. Now it’s getting the young Gateway Academy students in on the action. SceneFirst Jr. will showcase scripts of the academy’s playwriting class. Professional actors, under the direction of Chris McGregor, will read the scripts at the event led by award-winning playwright and actor Lucia Frangione. All stories from the playwrights start or end in Richmond. Some short plays are set in the modern day and are realistic, while others are historical or fantastical. The free public event takes place in Studio B on Saturday, April 5 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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Ford bounced back into the Canadian small car market in a big way with the return of Fiesta for the 2011 model year. Sleek, modern styling lines, peppy performance, great fuel economy and an attractive price made the new Fiesta was a hit straight out of the gate. Ford claimed it set new industry benchmarks in small car safety and in-car media connectivity. Although it has strong European roots, the North American version of Fiesta is made in Mexico. It comes in a five-door Good looking and hatchback body style plus a fun to drive, Ford four-door sedan, which was not sold in Europe. The 2011 Fiesta is a miserly fuel Fiesta also came in S, SE, SEL user and small car and SES trim levels. Power comes from a Ti-VCT with a lot to offer. 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine Bob McHugh with twin variable camshaft timing that can provide up to 120 horsepower and peek torque is 112 ft-lb at 5000 rpm. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.9 L/100 km in the city and 5.1 L/100 km on the highway (which is about 56 mpg) with the optional automatic. Some extra (passing) power would be nice at higher speeds, but there’s no problem getting a Fiesta up to a freeway cruising speed. It’s surprisingly quick off its mark from a standing start and the mid-range power available is also impressive, for a small engine. The standard transmission is a 5-speed manual but the optional PowerShift six-speed automatic was a completely new (direct-shift) high-efficiency unit. Fundamentally, it is two manual transmissions inside one gearbox with shifts that are electronically activated using a dual-clutch feature, similar to the Audi/VW DSG transmission. Inside, the centre dash layout (audio etc.) was cell phone inspired, with an eye to attracting younger buyers. SES and SEL trim levels also come with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a multi-function info screen and a unique ambient lighting system allows drivers to choose between seven interior accent lighting colors. Fiesta comes with seven standard airbags, one more than the norm. The extra driver’s knee airbag helps prevent leg injuries and better positions the driver to survive a serious frontal impact. It’s also constructed to comply with European pedestrian (impact) safety requirements. A tilt and telescopic steering wheel is another unexpected standard on all versions of Fiesta. The electric-assist steering system has progressively firmer feel as vehicle speed increases. It also incorporates ‘pull-drift compensation’ feature to help the Fiesta track straighter in strong side winds and another feature, called ‘active nibble control,’ dampens wheel/road vibrations at the steering wheel. Both sedan and hatchback versions of Fiesta got “Top Safety Pick” ratings based of crash test results done by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). On the down side, Consumer Reports rated Fiesta “below average” for reliability. The most troublesome areas appear to be power and audio equipment and the transmission (some software glitches/automatic). Good looking and fun to drive, Ford Fiesta is a miserly fuel user and small car with a lot to offer.

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Audi sport utility has design appeal by Zack Spencer Audi is the fastest growing luxury brand in Canada likely due to excellent styling, impressive interior design and advanced engineering. Audi seems to be hitting the sweet spot in terms of appeal and design that is the envy of many other luxury brands. The Q5 has been a cornerstone of the Audi brand helping couples and families get into an Audi product but retain the functionality that is needed to move people and cargo around in style. Compact SUVs are growing so quickly in popularity that they might overtake compact cars in sales. The Q5 is sold with a turbocharged 4-cylinder, a turbocharged V6 diesel or two supercharged

V6 gasoline models that will rip the tarmac off the road. The SQ5 is the top of the line Q5; it comes with just a few options and makes an already excellent product oh so much fun. Looks When I picked up my test SQ5, something looked different. I quickly realized that the 20-inch wheels had been replaced by 19-inch wheels, fitted with winter tires. The stance of the SQ5 looks so much better with 20-inch wheels or the optional 21-inch wheels for just $1,000 more. The SQ5 has a slightly lower ride than the other Q5 models and comes with splash of grey trim inside the front air intakes, side mirrors, rear air diffuser, plus subtle badging. It

found the comfort setting to be best in the city and the dynamic setting for open road cruising. The ride is firm and very responsive without being too choppy and combined with the potent engine can be placed into corners and is sucked to the pavement thanks to a sophisticated Quattro AWD system.

could be argued that the SQ5 is a little too subtle for the $57,000 starting price. Inside Audi has been referenced as the high point in interior design. I would agree that the latest products have some wonderful materials and design but this SQ5 is starting to show its age a bit. The screen in the dash is on the small side compared to huge screens from BMWs X3 and domestic brands like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The lower parts of the dash and doors still have hard plastic bits, where BMW does a better job of covering theirs in soft-touch materials. Even on this top model, Audi still charges a whopping $3,200 for navigation and $1,000 for the Bang

The 2014 Audi SQ5 is the powerhouse version. & Olufson sound system. In this day of navigationequipped smartphones, the obscene amounts car companies charge for navi-equipped cars will soon end. On the positive side, the SQ5 is fitted with superb seats that are bolstered perfectly

and covered in ultra-soft leather. The seating position is first rate as is outward visibility, cargo space and rear seat room. Drive The base Q5 is fitted with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder with 220hp. This model is a nice balance of fuel economy and driving pleasure. The SQ5 comes with a supercharged 3.0L V6 with a heart stopping 347hp. The base car will take a run to 100km/h in 7.1

seconds, the SQ5 in just 5.3 seconds, almost a full 2 seconds quicker. What is the most impressive part of the SQ5 is just how good it is to drive in any situation, thanks to the standard Audi Drive Select system. Being able to change the sensitivity of the steering, throttle response, transmission changes and even the sound of the engine, makes this SQ5 a pleasure in stop and go driving or full throttle passing on the highway. I

Verdict The Q5 is a solid choice for anyone looking for a premium compact SUV. The base 4-cylinder model starts at $40,900 and is the best seller. This SQ5 is the powerhouse version and does everything so well, point it where you want to go and it will get the driver there with a smile on their face. What might be the best of both worlds in the 3.0L turbocharged diesel Q5 with 428 lb.-ft. of thunderous torque that makes it very quick, but also more fuel-efficient, or the detuned 3.0L supercharged V6 with 272hp. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Confessions of a Curber It’s only been a month, but I can see myself selling cars for a long, long time. I feel like a new man. One evening, I was in line at the superstore. An elderly gentleman saw my shopping cart. I had a new digital tire gauge that I was going to give to my next buyer. Turns out he was looking for a used car as he’d recently given his car to his grandson. He just needed something basic. “This is your lucky day!” I told him. The old fellow was around my father-in-law’s age – close to 80. He walked with a cane and had two ear pieces. I was practically shouting to him. What an easy sale. I decided to give him a ride and show him the car. He went on to tell me about his young granddaughter, too. At any rate, we got to the car – it was a base model with an automatic transmission. “It’s perfect for you, sir!” I exclaimed. He got in and sat at the wheel. His face lit up right away. I could tell that he’d been a car enthusiast in his younger days. “Where’d you get this car, son?” he asked me. “It’s my dad’s old car – he passed away and I

“Somewhere along the line, the rebuilt status was dropped.”

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just can’t keep it anymore,” I lied. In reality, I imported the car from Washington. It came with documents that mentioned New York State. The title was clean, so I assumed it was in good condition. I priced the vehicle quite high – well over its value. But he didn’t know, and he didn’t ask any more questions. I told him I had another buyer interested (another lie), and that he had to make a decision right away. With no hesitation, he got a bank draft and I gave him the keys. Like I promised, I threw in the new tire gauge. Marty gave me a wink and slowly drove off. Another foolish customer, I thought. No history report to keep me on my toes. And worse, he needs to get it inspected, registered and insured within 30 days - I didn’t bother. I just got my buddy in Bellingham to help me get it across. That evening, I took out the papers I’d received with the car. I decided to go over them more thoroughly. I guess I was a bit bored. Turns out, the vehicle had been registered in four U.S. states. Somewhere along the line, the rebuild* status was dropped. Probably intentionally. The inspection and ICBC will catch that. And who knows if the odometer is right? At least it’s no longer mine. *Rebuild – A vehicle written off as a total loss by an insurance company, then rebuilt and certified for use. This term does not describe a vehicle that has a new or repaired motor, transmission or other major part. Rebuilds offer savings when repaired well, but a buyer has a right to know it was rebuilt. But this buyer didn’t and Walt walked away with the cash.

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Galleries Theatre of the Exploding Sun. Inspired by the phenomenon of online fan-created films, The Theatre of the Exploding Sun features a trilogy of films that tell the story of an accidental time traveller, accompanied by drawings and sculptures that reveal additional narrative elements. Vancouver artist Keith Langergraber weaves together a complex narrative based on science fiction, historical accounts and research on the nature of the universe to create a compelling story that asks us to question the lines between fact and fiction. Dates: Feb 9 – April 6 at Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate. www.richmond artgallery.org

Sci-Fi Fan-Fiction Screening and Open Mic.Come see and hear some emerging filmmakers and writers for a great night of sci-fi fun! Prior to the event the gallery will provide tours of Langergraber’s Theatre of the Exploding Sun, an exhibition based on the art of fan-fiction. Cash bar and light refreshments available. April 4 6:30 to 9:00 pm Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall. Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate. www.richmondartgallery.org

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Then on Wednesday, May 7, Vancouver’s Opera di Concertisti will present Mozart to Strauss, uncovering works from four operas: Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte and The Marriage of Figaro, Strauss’s Arabella and Der Rosenkavalier. Each date features two shows—2 p.m. and 7 p.m.—at Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Rd., next to Gateway Theatre. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 604276-4300. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors. Cash ticket sales also at the door, if available.

Richmond Music Teachers General Recital with Scholarship Presentation. The Richmond Branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association will hold recitals starting at 1:30 pm on Sunday April 13 at St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond. A variety of audience pleasing selections will be heard. The Richmond Branch scholarships, Richmond Community Service scholarships and Winifred Proud scholarships will be presented. Tickets are $2/person or $5/family at the door. For more information, please visit www.bcrmta.com or call 604.268.9559. Steveston Folk Guild at Britannia Shipyard presents Lorne Warr. For more info: www.stevestonfolk.net. April 17. Email to reserve a seat at: dave@stevestonfolk. net or text or phone Dave at 604-715-9294

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earing an off-white Team BC fencing jacket, Dylan French sits stoically in a bleacher seat. His first bout at the Victor Gantsevich Grand Prix isn’t for another half hour, but the 16-year-old Richmondite is already establishing a visual image. Such characteristics speak to the young athlete’s promise, which he’ll confirm on this day.

But French and his coaches aren’t overly focused on victory or placement. More pivotal is that he iron out a few technical wrinkles in preparation for the upcoming world cadet and junior fencing championships April 3 to 12 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. See Page 25

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Childhood dragon-slayer becomes teen sword fighter From Page 23

The cadet level athlete has qualified in several events—including junior men’s individual and team epee and team foil—but will pass on the latter three to concentrate on the cadet men’s individual epee and team epee events. “This is a good opportunity for Dylan, but it’s important not to burn him out,” says Igor Gantsevich, one of his instructors at the Dynamo Fencing Club, and head of the 36-athlete Canadian delegation at the world championships. “There’s not much we can do a week before

world championships anyway, but right now is the time for Dylan to relax and be a kid. We can’t forget he’s still only 16.” Establishing the importance of taking time off is vital as French’s career advances—especially since he’s the type of person who will train for as long as he’s permitted. “His passion for fencing is second to none. He’ll go home and watch fencing videos. We’ve actually had to tell him ‘you can’t train today’ which is difficult for someone who lives and breathes fencing,” says Gantsevich. After dabbling in a

“His passion for fencing is second to none. He’ll go home and watch fencing videos. We’ve actually had to tell him’you can’t train today’ which is difficult for some one who lives and breathes fencing.” —Igor Gantsevich few other sports including soccer, French now devotes all his attention to fencing. He was six years old when he first learned of the activity during a demonstration at his elementary school. He had to wait another two years, however, before he could begin fencing himself—joining Dynamo in the club’s infancy

when it offered lessons on Sea Island through Richmond’s extended parks and recreation programming. “I loved knights, drag-

ons and sword fighting and just thought it looked cool,” says French. “I used to do swimming, soccer and tae kwon do, which really helped build up my strength, but i just do fencing now and enjoy traveling to different places.” French showed a special aptitude for fencing early, and is now recognized as one of the top-ranked fencers in Canada—just

a single spot shy of earning a place on the national senior team. But, again, Gantsevich is concerned that his young protege not be burdened with too many expectations this early in his career. “Being one of the top guys there is always pressure,” Gantsevich says. “I don’t know what’s going to happen at worlds, but we’ve done our preparation and we’ll hope

for the best and then re-assess after worlds. A lot of fencers hope to use fencing to get a scholarship and Dylan is himself a very good student, but we want to see him succeed in the longterm too. “I believe he has a very good chance of going to the Olympics one day, but I still think it’s a bit too early to think too seriously about that as well.” See Page 36

Leaving High School: What’s Next? A Transition Workshop for Parents of Students with Developmental Disabilities Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9:00AM -1:00PM at McMath Secondary School, 4251 Garry Street, Richmond Lunch is provided This workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare and plan for their child’s transition from High School into a full life in the community. Drawing on the experiences of many parents and professionals, the presenter will discuss roles and responsibilities, the planning process, planning tools and available resources and services. Parents are welcome to bring their children. Unity Club leaders will be available to provide activities for them from 9:00 – 12:00. A resource fair will be available from 12:00 – 1:00.

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Don Fennell photo Dylan French (above left) demonstrates his skill during a bout at last weekend’s Victor Gantsevich Grand Prix international fencing competition at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

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Don Fennell photo Victor Gantsevich (left) offers words of wisdom to star pupil Dylan French.

Fencing’s become a family affair From Page 25

French, who won the cadet men’s foil event at the PanAmerican Junior Fencing Championships in Guatemala last month, has a great deal of respect and admiration for the Gantseviches. They’ve coached him since he started fencing. Victor is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the world, while Igor, being a former Canadian national team member, is a constant source of inspiration. French, whose career highlight is placing13th at the cadet worlds in Croatia last year, hopes to medal at this year’s worlds. But he fully appreciates the importance of putting results in perspective. “I just focus on the long-term goals, not the short-term results,” he says. Fencing has become a passion for French’s family, too. His mom, Bridget, has become the “club mom” and his dad, John, is president of the B.C. Fencing Association. “(John French) is one of the biggest reasons why our

club has become so successful,”says Igor Gantsevich.“We can try to coach as well as we can but without partners it’s difficult to progress. You’re spread too thin. BC Fencing has become huge in supporting our programs and our athletes and helped us be able to concentrate on coaching, and to produce 90 per cent of all the high-performance athletes in the province.” •Three other Dynamo fencer will join Dylan French in competing at the cadet and junior world championships. Fellow cadets William Wang will also participate in men’s epee and is a team alternate, while Emma von Dadelzsen will participate in the women’s epee. Shaul Gordon will compete in the junior men’s individual and team sabre events. Richmond’s Gordon recently won bronze at the National Collegiate Athletic Association fencing championships last weekend in Columbus, Ohio. The University of Pennsylvania student-athlete placed third in the sabre event after placing fourth in preliminaries.

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Design and livability combine at Sixth + Willow By Kerry Vital

The ultimate modern lifestyle has arrived in Vancouver at Sixth + Willow, a townhouse community from Kenstone Properties that has people talking. The curving weathered steel screen on the exterior is something unique in the area and has inspired a lot of interest. “We were inspired by the location, and the busyness and traffic along 6th Avenue,” says Kenstone’s director Edwin Liang.

“It references the speed and movement of cars; it’s almost like an armour.” The weathered steel screen on the exterior of the development also filters out noise from the streets around it, and allows for residents to look out while hiding their home from view. It’s been garnering a lot of buzz. “People don’t really understand it,” says Liang. “While we were constructing it, people would stop to look at it, and

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people in the neighbourhood ask about it. There have been a lot of questions. Sometimes people think we’re being funky for the sake of it, but that’s not the case here.” The screen has already been installed, and the weathering steel will continue to oxidize and attain a rusty patina, adding to the beauty of the architecture. “You’re witnessing a process,” says Liang. “The process isn’t as beautiful as the finished product. These homes were designed and developed to be experienced in person.” Liang notes that Kenstone’s end goal is to create enduring value for their homeowners, and this will continue at Sixth + Willow. “We concentrate on the livability of our projects,” he says. “We build something different.” Inside, the townhomes have been built to ensure tons of natural light and afford beautiful views. Homeowners are within walking distance of tons of amenities, including dining, shopping, leisure and recreation. For more information about Sixth + Willow, visit www. sixthandwillow.com.

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Anthem Properties and Beedie Living are developing a master-planned community in Burnaby’s Metrotown area called Station Square that will eventually encompass five towers and plenty of retail and commercial space. The homes themselves are spacious and open, with breathtaking views of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Master-planned living at Burnaby’s Station Square By Kerry Vital

Anthem Properties and Beedie Living have teamed up to bring Station Square to Burnaby’s Metrotown neighbourhood. With a fantastic location, beautiful homes and plenty of amenities, it’s no surprise that people from all over the Lower Mainland are flocking to it. “Burnaby is a sought-after city to live in,” says Greg Zayadi, vice-president of sales and marketing for Anthem Properties. “This is an incredible little neighbourhood we’re creating.” The second tower at Station Square will open for sale in mid-May, and will be a 48-storey building encompassing 443 condominium homes. “The first tower has been a huge success,” says Zayadi. “There’s a huge amount of interest in the next tower.” Zayadi says that Anthem will offer the same beautiful features as in the first tower, but with a few changes, including slightly different floorplans.

Station Square will eventually include five towers and tons of retail and commercial space. Among the confirmed tenants are Rexall, Save On Foods, TD Canada Trust and Caffe Artigiano. There will also be direct access to SkyTrain and transit. If you choose to venture off your property, the Metrotown neighbourhood offers plenty of options for shopping, dining, leisure and recreation. The architecture at Station Square will be distinctive and modern, with bay windows and plenty of glass and concrete. “The tower has been inspired by New Yorkstyle art deco skyscrapers and is intended to stand proudly in its own right, appearing taller than it actually is by incorporating vertical elements such as the deco top, bay window and superframe elements,” according to architect Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. Due to the height of the building, homeowners at Station Square’s second tower will have breathtaking views. Inside, modern gourmet kitchens feature stainless-steel appliances, contemporary flatpanel laminate cabinetry with under-cabinet recessed puck lighting and quartz countertops with marble accents. Wood laminate flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms and ceilings up to nine feet in height continue the luxurious theme, while the bathrooms are spa-like and

relaxing, with quartz countertops, a soaker tub and a frameless glass shower surround in select bathrooms. Homeowners will have access to plenty of amenities, including nearly an acre of indoor and outdoor space, Zayadi says. The first and second tower will share some of their

amenities, including an infrared sauna, fitness facility, entertainment lounge with a gourmet kitchen, indoor/outdoor seating and outdoor dining areas and a reflecting pool. Homes start in the $250,000 range. For more information, visit www.stationsquare.ca or call 604-689-3040.

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WE ARE METRO TOWN LIVE LARGE, INSIDE AND OUT At 48 storeys, 4670 Assembly Way is the tallest tower at Station Square, featuring bold architectural design outside and well-appointed contemporary layouts inside. With almost 100,000 square feet of private green space stretching one city block, the building’s elevated amenity features a tranquil ﬁtness pavilion, reﬂecting pool, and large indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. 4670 Assembly Way sits above Restaurant Row, and the cafés and stores of Silver Drive – the best of Metrotown at your doorstep.

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Never too late to join the fastest game on two feet As the ice melts away in local arenas, Canada’s national sport steps up—lacrosse. While the Seafair and Richmond minor hockey teams were playing on the ice, Richmond minor lacrosse teams were competing in their field lacrosse season. Now, these boys and girls are gearing up for another season of box lacrosse. Boys and girls from as young as five to as old as 16 are now getting ready to bring their energy and passion to one of Richmond’s longest-standing sports. Last year, the PeeWee A2 team came fourth at

the B.C.’s losing by a goal in the bronze medal game, and that same group came third in the the BC. .field lacrosse championships this past winter. And the Bantam A2 team was second at the B.C. box lacrosse championships last summer. With the majority of that team moving up to Midget, provincial success seems likely not to be far off them again. The Mini-tyke (2008-09), Tyke (2006-2007), Novice (2004-2005), Peewee (2002-2003) and Bantam (2000-2001)divisions all have room for kids to join. Register online at richmondlacrosse.com.

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Amazing Blues net fifth B.C. title in a row

No team that hosted BC Hockey’s provincial juvenile championship had ever won the title until Sunday. But after travelling along a long and often challenging path, Richmond Minor Hockey’s Blues achieved the feat with a 6-1 victory over North Delta at Minoru Arenas. Regular-season league winner Richmond started the provincial round-robin flat, losing 4-2 to North Delta. Then after a couple of solid wins, 4-1 over Coquitlam and 6-0 over Langley, Richmond had a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Surrey which scored with 23 seconds left. Meanwhile North Delta continued to have an excellent tournament with no losses. The spoiler proved to be Juan De Fuca, who rallied to tie both Coquitlam and Surrey. Richmond qualified as the second-place team to gain another shot at North Delta for the championship. First period play saw both teams playing a tight game. Richmond got on the scoreboard first with a shot by Taylor McElwain assisted by Corey Tasaka. North Delta responded off the next faceoff with one of

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their own. Richmond picked up the pace in the second period with three unanswered goals —Mike Avery scoring from Justin Degraauw, Jeremy Chiang from captain Mark Pearlman, and Jon Szeplabi from Connor Martyniuk and Trevor Lum. North Delta continued to push hard but also incurred penalties. Richmond goalie Chris Clute remained solid between the pipes as his team added two more goals in the third period—Avery from Tyler Bognar, and Devon Lung unassisted. Rounding out the roster for Richmond’s “drive for five” campaign were Troy Kaczynski, Adam Enns, Brandon Minhas, Ryan Hait, goalie James Guichon and affiliates Evan Thomas, Adam Gilker, Jeremy White and Ryan Hart. Coaches Maurice and Richard Hamlin made a point of thanking their supporters and the many volunteers who tirelessly make the BC Juvenile Provincials such a special event for all the participants. They were also proud of their player’s determination to bring home the banner for Richmond Minor Hockey.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Richmond Minor Hockey’s Juvenile A Blues won the provincial championship for a record fifth consecutive season on home ice Sunday at Minoru Arenas.

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• ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland opportunities. Top Wages & Beneﬁts. Relocation costs paid to qualiﬁed applicants. E-mail: hiring@ parkerjohnston.com or Call: (1)250-382-9181 SUPERVISOR, F/T Recruit, train & manage kitchen staff & servers, make schedules and oversee record keeping operation and quality control. $12.25 - $14/hr ~ 37.5hr/wk work on shift. Email resume: thierrychocolate@gmail.com

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RPC Childcare Fall/Summer registration is on now for Daycare, Preschool and Out-of-School Care. We do pick-up/drop-off for school age children to Anderson, Cook, Debeck, Garden City, General Currie and St. Paul’s. Spaces limited. For more info: rpcchildcare.blogspot.com 604-278-3264.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

BANQUET HALL STAFF Fraserview Banquet Hall located at 8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, B.C. require the following F/T workers; BANQUET MANAGER plan budgets, direct banquet hall operations, be responsible for staff development and schedules, compliance with employment standards, safety and health procedures are met, and handle customer complaints. Min 2 years exp. Salary $18.50/hr FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR supervise & coordinate the activities of workers, train staff, schedule catering activities. Secondary School & 2 years exp in food preparation or services is required. Salary $15/hr. SEVERAL KITCHEN HELPERS work closely with cooks & other kitchen staff, especially in the tasks of preparing meat, vegetables & fruits for cooking, also wash & maintain work tables, cupboards & appliances. Minimum 6/mo’s of exp as a Kitchen Helper. Salary $12/hr. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset for all positions. Fax resume to 604-322-3583.

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

WOODWIND Canada Immigration Ltd. Salary: $27.50/hour, F/T. Job: Business Manager (NOC0123) for our Richmond location. Requirements: University Degree, 5 years experience in related field. Duty: Organize, direct, control sales and documentation departments to ensure personal information and documents are collected from in a secured format and timely fashion. Evaluate and suggest changes administratively to president to made operations for coordinating Canadian and China offices more efficiently. Train Canadian staff members of the Chinese cultural and expectations from our clients - cultural, behavioral. Set up schedules and supervise business exploratory visits for clients and implement improvements. Together with Promotions Manager and other sales staff, represent our company at Galas, charitable functions, and business organization meetings. Interested parties please email to info@woodwindcanada.com, 604-2821783. W e b s i t e : w w w. w o o d w i n d c a n a da.com

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LANDSCAPING

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OFFICE MANAGER Full-time Permanent 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. Salary $21/hr. Duties would be review and implement admin procedures, prepare reports, analyzing staffing requirement, invoice processing and dealing with insurance companies etc. Work is full time and permanent. Other benefits will be given. Should be proficient in English. Should be computer literate.

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HOMES FOR RENT

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

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AUTO FINANCING NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of LAURENE TKATSCHOW, deceased, formerly of #116 7571 Moffatt Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1X9 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of: Laurene Tkatschow, deceased, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executors c/o Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, Lawyers & Notaries, Suite 208 - 4940 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3A5, on or before April 18, 2014, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.

TAKE NOTICE THAT Pacific Carpet Recycling Inc, dba PAC Recycling, 130-2351 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC has applied to WKH *UHDWHU 9DQFRXYHU 6HZHUDJH DQG 'UDLQDJH 'LVWULFW ³0HWUR 9DQFRXYHU´ SXUVXDQW WR WKH *UHDWHU Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to: 1. Operate a material recovery facility at 130-2351 No. 6 Road, Richmond, BC where used carpet and underpad would be received, sorted and baled for further processing. These activities will reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal. 2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: PID 004-079-965, Lot 31, Block 5N, Plan 37945, Section 20, Range 5W, New Westminster Land District, Except Plan 44944. 3. Operate 8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday. 4. Ensure no more than 30 tonnes of Materials would be on the site at any one time. It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration. Therefore, aspects of the proposal may change as the application proceeds through the review process. This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify MeWUR 9DQFRXYHU¶V 6ROLG :DVWH Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

DATED at Richmond, BC, this 13th day of March, 2014. BARRY G. GRABOWSKI COHEN BUCHAN EDWARDS LLP Solicitors for Laresa Wright and Gregory Wright, Executors

Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8 Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

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10 Richmond dancers from the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy have qualified to compete at the World Championships of Irish Dance in London, England from April 13 to 20 . This year the Nora Pickett Academy has had a record number of dancers qualify to compete at this prestigious competition. Left to right: Back row: Jessie Hebert, Shannon Game, Jessica Houston, Catalina Gillies, Mikaela Price, Tomas McDonald, Macaela Bradley-Tse. Front row: Kyla Froh, Sydney Bayers, Caitlin Bradley-Tse.

Jacqueline Langen photo Richmond Review publisher Mary Kemmis (left) presents Christine Campbell with a trip for four to Predator Ridge in Vernon. Campbell had the winning ticket at a draw for the trip during the Richmond Review’s Ethel Tibbits Awards on March 14. The trip was among the fundraisers. More than $29,000 was raised at the Ethel Tibbits Awards. Money raised at the event goes to Nova House and a scholarship fund.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University public relations students raised and donated $14,000 to support marginalized young adults pursuing post-secondary education, the largest amount a PR grad event has ever raised for charity. Eighteen students set to graduate this spring planned, organized and hosted the Growth Gala at the Museum of Vancouver’s Joyce Walley Learning Centre as part of their final year project. Proceeds from the event – which included presentations, speakers, a silent auction and an evening of networking – went to STAND Foundation, which supports young adults in the Greater Vancouver area who face significant personal or familial challenges.

Frank Becir | 604.862.5731 | fbecir@telus.net 6251 River Road (or 5825 60 Ave for your GPS) Delta, BC

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