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Matthew Hoekstra photo Not all play elements in the new Terra Nova Rural Park playground are open yet, but there’s enough to satisfy curious kids in search of fun.
Million-dollar playground opens in Terra Nova Custom-made play structures created by treetop adventure design firm by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Behind the foliage of Terra Nova Rural Park, fences that have held back children from a one-of-a-kind playground are starting to come down. On Tuesday, children were sliding down from a tallas-trees treehouse, others sailed through the air on a 35-metre-long double zipline while others explored the custom-made “log jam”—a climbable timber structure that “mimics the
West Coast experience of walking on beached logs,” according to park planners. Not all play elements in this seven-figure playground are open yet—nor has the city staged an official grand opening—but there’s enough to satisfy curious kids in search of fun during a teachers’ labour dispute that’s extended summer for many. Originally slated for completion last year, the playground is void of cookiecutter equipment. See Page 6
Matthew Hoekstra photo Zac Prokop, 3, and brother Joe Prokop, 6, arrive at the bottom of a slide from a new eight-metretall treehouse.
IKEA has invited the union for striking workers to return to the bargaining table after a pair of decisions by the B.C. Labour Relations Board offered mixed results for the two sides in a dispute that’s lasted more than a year. The B.C. Labour Relations Board dismissed an appeal to overturn its July 24 ruling that IKEA had bargained directly with employees by making an offer to workers that had not been previously made to the union. But it wasn’t all good news for Teamsters Local 213, when the board rejected the union’s bid to have 35 IKEA Richmond employees expelled from union membership for returning to work during a strike, according to a press release from IKEA. But Anita Dawson said the company’s characterization of the decision by the board is misleading. “For the record, the Teamsters’ position always has been and continues to be that we do not want those people fired and have suggested alternatives to IKEA regarding their employment,” Dawson said late Friday. IKEA Canada spokesperson Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick said: “The board found that IKEA did not bargain in bad faith and the union’s request to remove the employees would have been against the Canada Labour Code. See Page 7
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Research centre helps arthritis sufferers Richmond-based centre eyes wearable tech to manage pain by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter As a former field hockey goalie, 51-year-old Alison Hoens attributed her increasingly painful hand and feet to old war wounds from her athletic days. For about two years, the pain would come and go, and despite her extensive knowledge of the workings of the body, the physiotherapist didn’t seek professional help, even though she was advised to do so by her colleagues. “I should have known better,” she admits. Finally, when the pain become intolerable, she went to see a doctor and in May of 2012 was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints in the hands and feet. “I could barely walk, I couldn’t turn the page of a newspaper without pain,” Hoens said. “It was very difficult, I had to stop work for a period of time.” It took eight months before she was able to return to work. “I love my work, I really love my work, and it was probably the biggest challenge to not do what I love to do.” Hoens is one of 4.6 million Canadians who are affected by arthritis, some 600,000 in B.C. alone. But she’s been better able to manage her condition thanks in part to the groundbreaking work at the Arthritis Research Centre in downtown Richmond. Hoens was part of a pilot study that armed participants with a wearable electronic device known as a Fitbit, which kept a daily track of her level of activity (or inactivity), providing insightful data to researchers hoping to help arthritis sufferers manage their pain by doing just enough daily activity without overdoing it. As it turns out, in Hoens’ case, doing virtually nothing didn’t deal with the pain, and doing too much wasn’t helpful either. “One would think that as a physiotherapist, I should have known better, but that wasn’t my area of expertise,” Hoens said of dealing with arthritis. Hoens had difficulty with the concept of pacing, and the Fitbit device she wears on her wrist around the clock—except for when she’s recharging it every five days—helps keep her on track. A glance at her wrist tells her if she’s done enough, or whether she should forge ahead with more rigorous activity. “It’s been huge. I wouldn’t be even close to where I am right now,” she said. “I got back to work because of the help I got through the Arthritis Research Centre.”
Tech helps lessen pain Tuesday was a big day for technology, with Apple unveiling two new iPhones, along with the long-rumoured Apple Watch, a wearable device that serves as a fitness and health tracker, among other things. Senior research scientist Linda Li is studying ways wearable technology can go beyond just tracking a healthy person’s activity levels, and specifically how they might aid those who suffer from chronic diseases like arthritis. Li and her team at the Arthritis Research Centre are using a combination of a wearable device known as a Fitbit, along with a specialized app they are developing, to look into ways to reduce the pain of those suffering from arthritis. There’s an increasing body of evidence that suggests that those with arthritis are better advised to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. “Sitting and lying still for a prolonged period of time is very bad,” she said. But how much activity is enough, and what is considered too much? That’s where the Fitbit comes into play, with its ability to accurately track an individual’s movement on a second-to-second basis. Participants in her Fitbit study are asked to keep a diary and jot down whenever they encounter a painful episode. Knowing precisely how active a person is, and
Martin van den Hemel photo Joanna Ye, a research assistant for Linda Li, wears a Fitbit, which can track a person’s activity and hold the promise of helping arthritis sufferers manage their pain by taking on just the right level of activity with the aid of an App. Cam Clayton, a master’s degree trainee, holds vials for body fluid samples, that researchers hope will eventually help predict whether a person is predisposed to worsening arthritis symptoms.
when these painful flare-ups occur, helps scientists who are working with patients directly at the centre, to suggest a course of action suited specifically to each patient. Li, who is also a practicing physiotherapist, said some people have the misconception that they need to do much more to get healthy. The wearable device helps gauge what can be done safely at a particular stage of the disease. The potential benefits of enabling people to monitor their own activity levels, are significant, Li said. “The best way is to provide the skills for these people to monitor themselves,” she said. That would translate into lower healthcare costs and fewer days missed at work. Arthritis can diminish a person’s motivation to get out and do something. But Li said inactivity can lead to other problems, such as a higher risk of heart conditions, diabetes and other chronic conditions. “The potential is tremendous,” Li said of the advent of wearable devices. And the early results are encouraging. Study participants are asked to regularly report their symptoms, about their pain and energy levels, and their mood among other things. The app that’s being developed—and should be completed in the next six months—will have different sections relevant to different types of arthritis. Li hopes that down the road, the healthcare authority will see the value of these devices and invest in them as tools for the treatment of the disease. Perhaps the case can be made that the province should purchase these devices and loan them out to patients. The centre will soon be looking for some 300 people to take part in their study, with participants each receiving a Fitbit and asked to regularly communicate via e-mail or online. Results of that work may not be available until 2017. But Li said the quicker those 300 people can be signed up, the more quickly the research can be done, and information collected and analyzed before being distributed to the community. That could cut their research time in half.
Tests may predict susceptibility There’s no shortage of people who have family members afflicted with arthritis and are worried it will strike them just as harshly. Imagine if a simple blood or urine test could tell you if the condition was going to slam you in a decade’s time? Senior scientist Jolanda Cibere is working on precisely that. She’s studying biological markers in the urine and blood from a large group of people she’s been following for many years, to track how arthritis is progressing in them. Urine tests are capable of measuring the breakdown of cartilage (which cushions bone against bone) and she’s studying the role that plays in people with osteoarthritis. Another biological marker in blood tests can measure the build-up of cartilage, enabling researchers to compare the break-down to build-up rate. “Some bio markers are very important for (detecting) early stage disease,” Cibere said. Magnetic resonance imaging machines are enabling researchers to better understand the disease process. Eventually, the hope is that looking at these biological markers will enable them to “identify people early and people at risk of getting worse over time,” Cibere said. Catching arthritis early presumably would allow for earlier intervention and treatment, and presumably a greater impact. There are currently no treatments capable of slowing down the progression of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis often called wear-and-tear arthritis. Cibere has also researched simpler ways to identify people with osteoarthritis without the need for expensive magnetic resonance imaging, using knee exams that look at the swelling in the joint, whether people walk with a limp, and whether they can still straighten their leg. “The goal is to be able to treat people better and earlier on,” she said.
Research gets $3 million investment The Richmond-headquartered Arthritis Research Centre received a huge financial boost on Tuesday, with the provincial government investing $3 million for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the often debilitating chronic condition. “I don’t think anywhere in the country they’ve acknowledged arthritis to this extent,” John Esdaile, scientific director at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, told The Richmond Review of the province’s investment into research of the condition. “I think we can make a difference.” On Tuesday, Health Minister Terry Lake visited the centre, located on the first two floors of the Progressive Construction building on No. 3 Road, north of Lansdowne Road, to make the funding announcement. The negative impact of arthritis on the national economy is significant, with healthcare costs and lost productivity estimated at $33 billion annually. “Many people aren’t aware arthritis can be a debilitating chronic condition that affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly,” Esdaile said. “With further research into this complex illness, we can work to prevent arthritis, as well as reduce work disability, improve pain management, and address the special needs of arthritis patients in the province.” One family was so impacted by arthritis that they made a multi-million dollar donation that brought the research centre into Richmond a couple of years ago. Thanks to the generosity of the late Milan Ilich and his family, the clinical research centre was offered the first two floors of their building in downtown Richmond, rentfree. The building was refurbished to suit the needs of the researchers, who instead of doing their ground-breaking work in the dark confines of a Vancouver building’s windowless basement, now do so in spacious surroundings bathed in natural light courtesy the abundance of tall windows. “It’s really designed for creativity and hard work,” Esdaile said. “Now everyone has a window.” To recognize the Ilich family contributions, the research centre’s been named the Milan Ilich Arthritis Research Centre. And on Tuesday, Maureen Ilich was recognized with a special award from the centre. “Her contribution to arthritis research is as much as anyone in the country,” Esdaile said. —by Martin van den Hemel
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Bhreandáin Clugston photo Maureen Ilich and family members along with local dignitaries officially opened the Milan Ilich Pavilion at Richmond Hospital on Friday.
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The Milan Ilich Pavilion was officially renamed at Richmond Hospital on Friday. The pavilion, formerly known as the Westminster Health Centre, recognizes the longtime generosity of the Milan & Maureen Ilich Foundation, whose giving to Richmond Hospital Foundation exceeds $10 million over many years. “Milan Ilich was an exemplary donor. Both he and his wife Maureen gave generously and Milan always wanted to inspire others to give as well, regardless of the size of gift,” said Natalie Meixner, president & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation. “It is our deepest honour to name this building after Milan to recognize his achievements to improve health care across many areas of our hospital. The Milan Ilich Pavilion serves as a timeless reminder of the importance of giving and inspiring others to give to advance health care in our own community for ourselves and our loved ones.” As part of the naming ceremony, donor-funded hospital renovations and improvements were officially unveiled to the public. According to Dermot Kelly, interim chief operating officer for Vancouver Coastal Health-Richmond, the renovations include: •a redesigned atrium with new comfortable furniture; •a new vestibule at the main entrance to guard against inclement weather; •relocating the admitting area to next to Starbucks; •a new patient and family resource centre; •a new spiritual sanctuary or room for reflection where people of many faiths will have a place to worship or reflect during what is often a very stressful time in their lives; •a new quiet room for those private family meetings that are often required when a family is facing a health care challenge. Another major component of the project was the introduction of a new way-finding system with four colour-coded zones and locally inspired icons to help visitors navigate the hospital more easily.
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Richmond Review receives 2014 Community Cares Award The Richmond Review received the 2014 Community Cares Award from the Richmond Hospital Foundation on Friday. The Review was honoured for its long-time support of the Richmond Hospital Foundation and Richmond Hospital. “The Richmond Review has been a generous donor and sponsor of the Richmond Hospital Foundation, contributing advertising space, gifts in kind and editorial space to help the foundation connect with patients and families...,� said Paul Oei, vice-chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation board of directors.
“The Richmond Review has helped the foundation tell powerful stories of patients and health care professionals at Richmond Hospital.� The honour came during Friday’s official launch of Richmond Hospital Foundation’s seventh annual Community Cares Month in the Milan Ilich Pavilion. The fundraising drive is a month-long series of events and promotions to help raise money to improve patient care at Richmond Hospital. “Donors, families, grateful patients, businesses and community organizations are essential to improve local health care in Richmond,� said Doug Johnson, chair of
the Richmond Hospital Foundation board. “Community Cares Month is an opportunity to highlight the expert care here at Richmond Hospital and the need to bring us all together to do what we can to help improve the local health care we all cherish for ourselves, our families and neighbours.� The finale of Community Cares Month is the “Richmond Hospital Donation Day� on Saturday, Sept. 27 with all-day broadcasts on TV and radio, all-day donation phone lines and supporter booths both at local malls and at Richmond Hospital to make donations. —Bhreandain Clugston
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From Page 1 Parks planners had the play pieces custom made for the natural park, located in the northwest corner of Lulu Island, at the west end of River Road. There’s wood instead of plastic, rope instead of metal bars. In the last three years, civic politicians have approved a total of $2.2 million in spending for the play environment and supporting features, including $650,000 this year for washrooms and landscaping. Last year the city awarded LMN23 a $500,000 contract to design and build the playground equipment. The Victoria-based firm is known for developing the equipment for the WildPlay adventure parks in B.C., including the treetop course of WildPlay Maple Ridge. The playground mirrors that of another city park. In 2008 Richmond opened the playground at Garden City Community Park, a $1-million play environment with distinct areas designed to stimulate creative play. The park, with its unique natural features, has become a popular play destination for kids.
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A cellphone tower will join three others in an area of East Richmond, following Richmond council’s approval Monday. Telus Mobility is behind plans to build a 30-metre telecommunication antenna tower on industrial land at 7411 Nelson Rd. The property already houses two industrial buildings. “The applicant wishes to upgrade their telecommunications network to provide improved service in this existing industrial neighbourhood of East Richmond,” according to a report from planning technician Cynthia Lussier. City council approved a variance Monday to allow the tower, boosting the maximum permitted height of such a structure from the 20-metre limit of the city’s zoning bylaw. Already in the area are a trio of towers: a Bell Mobility tower 2.3 kilometres away, a WIND Mobile tower 1.6 kilometres away and a Rogers tower two kilometres away across the river in Delta. Lussier noted the applicant “evaluated the potential to co-locate” antennas on existing towers, but concluded they’re beyond a onekilometre radius from the area of interest. The report also notes the tower will be a “sky grey” colour—to blend in with existing buildings and “a typical grey sky.”
Negotiations resume in IKEA dispute From Page 1 With this clarification, IKEA is prepared to return to the bargaining table to negotiate on all oustanding items. IKEA has reached out to the Teamsters’ asking for bargaining to resume.” But Dawson said the union has always wanted to negotiate, and that IKEA held up talks when it indicated it was awaiting the labour board’s decision. IKEA workers have been on strike since May 13, 2013, approaching 16 months. In allegations made by Teamsters Local Union No. 213 that were not disputed by IKEA, employees on the picket line were “actively approached” by Suzanne Harrison, deputy Human Resource manager for IKEA Canada, and Madeline Lowenberg-Frick, spokesperson for IKEA Canada on May 14. 2014. Harrison and Lowenberg-Frick handed out copies of the Frequently Asked
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EDITORIAL: Great work being done at arthritis research centre
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There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and the inflammatory joint condition can be painful for some, debilitating for others. It’s estimated to cost the national economy some $33 billion annually in healthcare costs and lost productivity. On Tuesday, the province showed its support for research into the condition, investing $3 million into the Arthritis Research Centre, which a couple of years ago moved to Richmond, and now calls the first two floors of the Progressive Construction building on No. 3 Road home. Inside the new facility, clinical researchers are meeting with arthritis sufferers and collecting data in hopes of coming up with effective ways to reduce their suffering, improve their mental health, and return them to being productive members of society. Victoria wasn’t the first to make an investment into the research centre. It was the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation that stepped up first, donating $4 million to bring the facility to Richmond in 2012, and providing the new home rent-free for five years. Some one in six Canadians have a disabling arthritis today. Arthritis is the second most
Jolanda Cibere, a senior scientist at the Arthritis Research Centre, looked at whether simple knee tests could identify people with osteoarthritis.
common condition in women, and third most common in men. Yet despite the impact it has on the economy, arthritis receives only three per cent of the research dollars in Canada, even though it’s the most expensive condition for the Canadian
economy. With more funding, and the continued work of the talented researchers at the arthritis centre, there’s hope for a brighter future for those with arthritis. Whether it’s wearable technology and apps, blood and urine
tests, or knee examinations, researchers are looking at innovative ways to make a real difference in the lives of those with arthritis. It’s a made-in-Richmond success story that’s quietly developing downtown.
Removing the stigma of mental illness by Georgina Patko Special to The Review
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athways Clubhouse has been a long time important part of the Richmond Community. Thirty years of help for people living with mental illness has provided us with lots of stories to tell and support to give. This column will run monthly and is intended to be a resource for people who have an interest in the subject, whether for themselves, their employees, their loved ones, or just to be better informed about a complex subject. Did you know for example, that 25% of the population will be affected by a mental illness in their lifetime? Did you know that in any given week at least 500,000
employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems? A serious issue, but one that can be addressed by removing the stigma and opening the door to conversation—and that’s the point of this column. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and so perhaps it’s as good as any place to begin The following is taken directly from the Canadian Association of Suicide prevention website (suicideprevention.ca) which contains information on understanding, preventing and coping with losing a loved one to suicide as well as many other resources. If you are very new to the tragedy of suicide loss, despair may be your companion. We hope you find some time to rest your burden and share it with those of us who need no explanation. You are not alone. The fact that some-
one died by suicide does not diminish our love for them, their value, the contribution they made to our families and communities and our right and need to celebrate and honour their lives and accomplishments. It is how a person lived not how they died that defines someone. Never agree to keep thoughts of suicide a secret. Sometimes instinct tells us we have to break confidentiality. It’s better to have someone alive and mad at you than dead by suicide and you feeling that you missed an opportunity to help them keep safe. We recommend treating this subject and the people involved with respect, dignity and compassion and don’t keep it to yourself. Know who you can connect with as this work cannot be done alone. You may, as a helper, experience thoughts and feelings that are uncom-
fortable. It’s OK to reach out. Talking about suicide can provide tremendous relief and being a listener is the best intervention anyone can give. Talking about suicide will not cause suicide. When experiencing intense emotions, the person will not be able to problem solve. It is not your job to fix their problems. Listen, care, validate and be nonjudgmental. Questions to Consider when you’re concerned: (The responses to the following questions will enable you to reflect back your concern to the person and/or communicate to a trained professional.) •Are you thinking of suicide? •Have you tried to end your life before? •Have you been feeling left out or alone? •Have you been feeling like you’re a burden? •Do you feel isolated and
or disconnected? •Are you experiencing the feeling of being trapped? For the helper: •Are you noticing or have you noticed any dramatic mood changes? •Changes in work behavior or school attendance/ marks dropping? •Does the person seem to be out of touch with reality? We are fortunate to have the support of CHIMO Crisis Lines here in Richmond. Call them if you need help urgentl:. 604-2797070 OR 1-800-SUICIDE. Georgina Patko is with Pathways Clubhouse. Her column will appear monthly. If you are interested in a particular topic regarding mental health, please let us know and we will do our best to include your suggestions in our articles in coming months. Contact georgina.patko@cmha.bc.ca for more information.
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Teachers deserve more than ‘Four Hugs a Day’ Editor: Teachers are the cornerstone of our educational system. Without their creativity, dedication, inspiration and skill, we would not have the successful public schools that we have taken for granted in our province. As a former teacher before entering the field of creating music for children, I know firsthand how hard teachers work. Being a teacher today is very demanding, with many children requiring special education within the classroom. Our society benefits from every child having a chance to fulfill their potential and become a capable, contributing adult. Creating a safe and stimulating classroom environment for all children is a challenging job. Our teachers deserve our appreciation and respect for the excellent work that they do. Christy Clark and our provincial government have closed the door to fair negotiations. Teachers have been locked out of their classrooms, suffered loss of wages, and had to endure a very toxic attack on their rights for a fair settlement. They deserve our support and the needs of their students deserve careful consideration. Section E80 of the government package would take away all that was gained in the B.C. Supreme Court rulings after class size and class composition were stripped from the collective agreement of 2002. The government budget is there to make BC’s educational system a vibrant institution. What we value in our society will thrive when there are better supports for children. Our teachers deserve more than “Four Hugs a Day!” So do our students. Let’s get everyone back to school. Charlotte Diamond Richmond
Keep growing awareness about the Garden City Lands Editor: Re: “Garden City Lands Coalition grew leaders,” Letters, Sept. 3. It’s encouraging that De Whalen enjoys my columns. They’re called “Digging Deep” because they share in-depth insight in down-to-earth ways. The aim is to enable all who pause to reflect to make an informed choice. Enjoyment is a good start. I also like how De phrased the message of “Garden City Lands show the need for leaders,” my recent column. We’ve lost leaders like Mary Gazetas to early death, Sue Halsey-Brandt to retirement from council
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For the second time in 14 months, a twist has turned tragic on River Road in East Richmond. Neighbours Randy White and Dave Haywood were home Sunday at 9:30 p.m. when the all-too-familiar sounds of crumpling metal and crunching gravel caught their ear. Armed with a flashlight, they ran outside to find a vehicle had left the twisting section of roadway and swerved into the Fraser River, flipping upside down, and onto the riprap-lined shore, the fourdoor Jaguar’s submerged headlights shining eerily toward the road under a full moon. “Just the wheels were sticking above the water,”White said from his nearby home at the 22100 block of River Road.“When you realize they’re upside down in the water, there’s not much time.” White and Haywood waded into action, braving the slick and treacherous angular rocks, murky water and dimly-lit conditions. “I went in waist deep and tried to get in the passenger door and had a hold of somebody’s foot and they were all tangled up somehow in something. I don’t know, it was all upside down and backwards,”White said, his hands shaking as he looked off in the distance.
“Then a guy on a bike came by...he said he’d done scuba diving...and he went around the deeper side and got one guy out and threw him up on the undercarriage of the car and started doing CPR and he actually got him to come around.” When fire crews arrived, they were able to pull the second victim from the vehicle, and began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. White winced in pain as he recalled the crash, nursing injuries to his arm and hand after his arm became pinched in the submerged door he’d tried to force open. “Another one down because of speed down here,” White said of the deceptive road that sits at dyke level and in July 2013 claimed the life of a young woman just 100 metres away from Sunday’s crash. On that day, an eastbound vehicle carrying four people left the road and careened into the ditch, knocking down two telephone poles in the process. Richmond RCMP Cpl. Stephanie Ashton said both occupants of Sunday’s crash were taken to hospital, but the person believed to be the driver died of his injuries. Police don’t know what caused the crash and are investigating. White said he cringes whenever he hears a speeding vehicle roar by. “The other night, a motorcycle went by here, and I just cringed, wait-
ing to hear something. But he made it and probably did this corner at I’m guessing 100 miles per hour. It’s crazy, they gotta slow people down here because that’s what they do, and some don’t make it.” Judging from tracks left on the road, the westbound Jaguar veered into the oncoming lane before the driver tried to correct his direction and lost control of the vehicle, slid between two roadway signs—one displaying the words Share the Road and containing an image of a car and a cyclist—and into the Fraser River, which was near high tide. Trudy Haywood said she’s been living in the area for nearly four decades, and recalls one crash many years ago where Randy White held a motorcyclist in his arms as he died of his injuries. Two motorcyclists struck one another in that crash. She said she overheard Sunday’s heroic cyclist tell a police officer his name was Michael Smith and that he was from Burnaby. “He was a scuba diver so he wasn’t afraid of water, and he also had some first aid...He got the driver out of the car and Dave felt that he had no pulse and the cyclist did mouth-to-mouth on him for a long time and got water out of him and was doing CPR, and got him back breathing and turned him on his side and left him on the (undercarriage) of the car.”
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Richmond is ‘intricately involved’ in gang landscape Gangsters in B.C. come from middle class homes by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Unlike other parts of the world, where gangsters often come from impoverished backgrounds with limited opportunities, those who lead a thug life in B.C. are often much more middle class. Decline in gang killings, p. 12 “We have these thugs who come from middle-class, well-off families,� said Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. Take Tejinder Singh Malli, for example. The 29-year-old Richmond man was gunned down and killed in Coal Harbour earlier this year. He was involved for over a decade in the gang scene and the gang conflict, carrying a fairly high profile that meant he was involved in numerous gang-related incidents that involved acts of extreme violence, was a suspect in gang related investigations, and was on a first-name basis with police officers for all the wrong reasons. Like Malli, many of B.C.’s highest
Sgt. Lindsay Houghton: “Every community’s gang problem is different.�
profile gangsters don’t come from abject poverty, Houghton said. Rather, B.C.’s gangster scene suffers from middle-class gangster syndrome, he said. While there may not be many gang incidents in Richmond, Houghton said it would be a misconception that gangster don’t ply their trade in Richmond. There are some gangsters who live in the Lower Mainland, but
do all their criminal activity in the Peace River region, Houghton said. “Every single community in British Columbia has a gang issue,� he said. “Every community’s gang problem is different.� In some communities, the gang problem is more overt, in others it’s more covert. “Richmond is intricately involved in the gang landscape here in Metro Vancouver,� he said. On the topic of gang-related murders, Houghton described them as crimes of opportunity. “They don’t care if they’re in Richmond, they don’t care if they’re in Surrey, It doesn’t matter who is around...That’s why people need to remain vigilant.� That’s where the general public plays an important role in serving as the extra set of eyes and ears and reporting suspicious activity. But parents can help too. If they notice their children are driving vehicles they can’t afford, moving out of the house even though they don’t have a job, own multiple cellular phones and coming home with unexplained injuries, those are tell-tale signs of something being amiss. “We’re not talking super secret rocket science here.� See Page 12
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‘Significant decline’ in gang killings CFSEU community report notes more big cases go to trial in 2015 by Jeff Nagel Black Press A recent drop in gang violence now has B.C.’s anti-gang police unit looking to the courts for closure on several major outstanding cases. Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit chief officer Kevin Hackett said the “significant decline” in organized crime homicides comes after a series of high-profile investigations
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leading to charges, as well as new initiatives to prevent or reduce gang membership. His comments were published Monday in the unit’s 2014 annual community report. It can be found online at bc-antigang.com. The number of gang-related killings in B.C. fell to 13 last year from 18 in 2012 and has been cut by almost two-thirds from the 36 gang murders committed in 2009. Nearly 100 organized crime figures or gang-related individuals were arrested and charged last year with more than 270 offences in close to 30 B.C. communities, Hackett said. The report’s release came after the province announced policing cuts that will pare the CFSEU budget by $2.8 million.
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The number of gang-related killings in B.C. fell to 13 last year from 18 in 2012 and has been cut by almost two-thirds from the 36 gang murders committed in 2009. Much public attention has focused on the Surrey Six murder trial, which concluded in early July. A decision is expected to be handed down Oct. 2 in the case against two of the men accused of killing two innocents along with four other targeted victims. But a separate murder conspiracy trial for Red Scorpions gang member Jamie Bacon is slated to begin next May for his alleged role in the Surrey Six slayings. And there could be two other major gang murder trials in 2015 as well. A trial is expected to begin next year in Kelowna, where Jonathan Bacon was gunned down three years ago. Jujhar Khun-Khun, Michael Kerry Hunter Jones and Jason Thomas McBride face first-degree murder charges as well as four counts each of attempted murder. CFSEU officials say next year could also see the start of a trial against Cory Vallee, accused in two murders—the 2009 shooting in Langley of Red Scorpion Kevin LeClair and the 2008 shooting in Burnaby of Jonathan Barber, who was mistakenly targeted because he
was installing a stereo in a car owned by a Bacon brother. Vallee, who was arrested in August in Mexico and quickly returned to B.C., also faces conspiracy charges in relation to a UN Gang plot to kill the Bacon brothers. Hackett said a joint CFSEU-IHIT investigation also led to murder conspiracy guilty pleas last year against six UN Gang members and associates. He said the gangsters had been “ruthlessly hunting” members of the Bacon crime group in 2008-09, a period during which police efforts also prevented at least two more murders. “They displayed blatant disregard for public safety in what Crown counsel referred to as ‘human safaris’ while they targeted their rivals.” The six received sentences of seven to 14 years each and although UN Gang leader Barzan Tilli-Choli could be out late in 2018 due to time served, he is expected to then be deported to Iraq. Hackett was optimistic the CFSEU’s edgy End Gang Life campaign (endganglife.ca) will help persuade more gang members to reform. It plays on the emotions of gangsters with imagery of loved ones left behind after they’re dead. The annual report includes statistics on the ethnicity of gang murder victims, where the bodies are typically found (31 per cent inside a car, 20 per cent inside a residence), as well as seasonal patterns in gang violence.
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Annie The Musical was our first Gateway Theatre production to grace the stage of our 540 seat venue. The show ran for two weeks from December 1–15, 1984; since then Annie has been performed on our stage two more times (1994, 2010). Compared to this year’s December musical, Crazy For You, which is a first for Gateway audiences and will be running for three weeks with 26 performances. A year later, Gateway produced its first subscription series, three shows spread across just three months in 1985. I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, Everything Old is New Again and The Music Man, performed between October and December 1985. For Gateway Theatre’s 30th year we are producing 6 shows in our upcoming season full of delights, laughter, and music (lots of music!). Gateway Theatre has also blossomed into a cultural hub for Richmond, Vancouver and surrounding areas. Gateway Theatre produced its first ever Gateway Pacific Theatre Festival this year, bringing three electrifying productions from Hong Kong. 23 years of our Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts was celebrated by welcoming nearly 500 Richmond Summer Camp participants to a sold-out matinee of Friends to the End, the musical theatre camp production this past summer. Gateway Theatre continues to host the annual performances of long-time community producers such as the Richmond Academy of Dance, RichCity Idol, Vancouver Academy of Dance, Elana Steele’s Voice Studio, The Arts Connection, and many more local organizations. Gateway has expanded over 30 years, catering to the local community and is looking forward to the next 30 years.
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File photo Jonathan Bacon was killed outside a Kelowna hotel three years ago. The murder trial of his three accused killers is slated to begin next year.
Police trying to discourage teens from joining gangs From Page 11 If you see these signs, call the police and ask a few questions, he advised. Early intervention means more successful outcomes. “It’s only a matter of time before families are impacted,” Houghton said. Police are hoping to discourage middle-class kids from walking on the wrong side of the law by letting them know a gangster’s life is usually a short and danger-filled one. The average age of a gunshot victim is just 30, Houghton said, noting that in Malli’s case, he didn’t even make that number. “We need to do everything we can to make them realize that money sometimes can come fast, but is extremely high risk. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, if you’re involved in this, your chances of getting shot or killed is extremely high,” he said. Today, police are trying to change gangsters’ behaviour through prevention and education, sitting down with people to talk them out of their negative behaviour. From an anecdotal perspective, there seems to be a shift in mindset, Houghton said. Police found an “end gang life poster” on the fridge of one suspect that was the subject of a search warrant. “He didn’t want his daughter to grow up without her dad in her life,” he said. That guy was relocated and no longer leads a gang lifestyle.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re from, if you’re involved in this, your chances of getting shot or killed is extremely high.” — Sgt. Lindsay Houghton
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A small 400-square-foot space inside Richmond Cultural Centre has become “a real success story,” Coun. Linda McPhail said Monday. At a meeting of council this week, city staff delivered a report on the Richmond Media Lab that makes an early pitch for more funding in next year’s budget. “I think as we go into budget discussions, a real business case can be made to support this,” said McPhail, calling it a “vital, engaging and wellused” space. Equipped with computers and audio and video equipment, the city created the lab in 2011
to open new media arts opportunities in Richmond’s cultural hub. Since then, drop-in sessions and structured classes have been in demand. “The original intent of the media lab was to be a programming offshoot of the Richmond Arts Centre, however, staff underestimated the interest it would generate in the community—particularly from youth at-risk and service agencies and organizations,” said Kim Somerville, manager of arts services, in her report. It’s funded by corporate sponsors, grants, program fees and some city money. Staff are now suggesting a full-time $81,700 specialist be employed at the lab. That would boost the city’s cost to $46,500, but allow for longer operating hours and more programming.
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Farm business reforms panned by Metro reps Fears farmers may not gain from eased use of ALR land by Jeff Nagel Black Press
but must under the current rules be approved by the ALC. Steves noted the Ocean Spray berry processing plant in Richmond was approved and built under the existing regulations. “There are ways of doing these things without opening it up wide open and turning it into a Wild West Show of building anything you want on farmland,” Steves said. Surrey Coun. Linda Hepner said Surrey is prepared to consider distilleries and breweries on farmland, but not allowing them tasting rooms or to sell alcohol produced off-premises. Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese, who is a turkey farmer, said there’s justification for the government to proceed “cautiously” in encouraging industry on ALR land that directly supports and benefits agriculture, such as processing plants. Improving farms’ ability to market their products helps ensure they’re not “held hostage by large
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Lower Mainland politicians registered serious concerns about planned reforms to the Agricultural Land Reserve in a consultation session with B.C. government officials last month. The province wants to loosen the restrictions on non-farm uses of ALR land to help improve the survival odds of struggling farmers and expects to introduce revised regulations by December. It’s considering allowing breweries, distilleries and meaderies on farmland, retail sales of food and beverages, and other options to generate extra business revenue from farmland. The Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley politicians’ concerns are not with the principle of expanded uses to support farmers’ economic viability, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan told Metro’s regional planning and agriculture committee, but that there are “loopholes so big you can drive a truck through.” Half the ALR land in Metro Vancouver is not currently used for farming and the regional district has actively campaigned for taxation reforms to discourage non-farm uses. Metro’s submission to the agriculture ministry warns there’s no assurance farmers will benefit from the reforms, rather than non-farm business operators and land speculators. The submission says existing businesses may be unfairly penalized if looser rules on non-farm uses prompt their competitors to move from industrial or commercial zones where they pay relatively high business property taxes to ALR farmland with low agricultural tax rates. “The decision would create a ‘slippery slope’ situation that could easily result in an escalation of agricultural land values to the extent that farmers would be unable to afford land in the ALR,” it says. “I can see all sorts of businesses buying up
farmland thinking ‘We can operate our body shop on farmland,’” Delta Coun. Ian Paton said. Metro opposed most of the proposed changes in its submission, urging the province to shelve them and first bolster enforcement of rules that ban illegal fill dumping on ALR land, retail sale of products that come mostly from off the farm and to deter the building of giant country estate mansions on farmland. Paton also questioned how any eased business restrictions can be enforced since the Agricultural Land Commission has just two bylaw enforcement officers to patrol the entire province. Richmond Coun. Harold Steves noted wineries already set up on ALR land could conceivably add restaurants and banquet halls that could and should instead be built on commercial land within urban areas, where they’re better served by transit and utilities. Non-farm uses have been granted in the past
corporations,” he said. Some local farms have been innovative in setting up their own processing operations, he noted. “We have to allow some of this to happen on farmland,” Froese said. “We have to be open to some of this changing face of agriculture.” Also proposed is allowing anerobic digesters in the ALR to generate energy from farm-sourced manure and other agriculture waste. Metro says those applications should remain a case-bycase decision of the ALC due to impacts on neighbours. Regional officials also protested the short fourweek period for submissions, which had to be in by Aug. 22. Metro has also budgeted $20,000 to work with cities, the province and farmers to investigate potential reforms to property tax policies that could spur more actual farming of farmland.
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pring and summer fashions focused on athletic styles, crop tops and artsy prints. And while we do see some overlap in the trends transition-
ing into fall, this season is all about the mod vibe, cozy textures, bold graphic prints and colour combinations. With trends ranging from lowkey, casual knits to dramatic patterned dresses, the fall and winter season has something to suit every style. One of the biggest trends to hit fall collections is the 60s look. Gucci channelled the swinging 60s
vibe with structured, d, collarless pea coats. Over er at Dsquared, d, 60s glamour and shorter hemlines owned the runway as the designers displayed fur trimmed shift mini-dresses and nd blue python hon microminis. nis. Youthful shift dresses att Saint Laurent rent paid homm-
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plete the retro 60s silhouette with mock turtlenecks and knee-high boots. In terms of fabrics for this season, the cozier the better. Befitting the colder weather, knitwear is a huge trend for fall and winter this year. And the main idea is to go big or go home. Overexaggerated sweaters and head-to-toe knit ensembles were spotted at Celine and Marc Jacobs. Michael Kors, meanwhile, paired their luxuriously long cardigans with chunky knit scarves. And the normally
glamorous Lanvin added some casual elegance to his collection with ruffled-hem sweater dresses. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s fashion line The Row, in particular, took knitwear to another level with a look consisting of an extremely oversized cowl-neck cashmere sweater and matching knit skirt. For the fashion forward, rock the sweater trend with knit
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fur with metallic. Perhaps it’s to offset the grey skies coming our way this seasons, but in terms of colour trends, designers opted for vibrant shades in their fall/ winter collections. The “It” piece that had fashion audiences reaching for their camera apps was Joseph Altuzarra’s bright pink and grey wrap coat. The hot pink provided a striking contrast to the otherwise muted robe coat. Dior also created a showstopper with their bright pink and green dress combination. Reviving the colour-blocking trend from previous seasons, Prabal Gurung used a
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geometric patterns onto their coats and dresses. A mix of rave culture, optical illusion and art exhibit, the print trend this season is not for the fashion shy. Ease into the trend using graphic print acces uch as bags, shoes or caps and keep the rest of the ensemble relatively simple. Sometimes one statement piece is all you need to make your outfit stand out. Fall is always a great time to
more traditionally warm autumn colour palette such as auburn, orange and reds and paired them with greys and black. Eyecatching prints are also hot for fall. Marc by Marc Jacobs showed graphic prints and patterns fit for a tough biker chick. Kenzo embraced dark surrealism using embroidery and printed fabrics while Proenza Schouler created a cool effect with multi-layered prints and 3-D textures. Even Chanel incorporated funky
experiment with personal style since we can layer items we already love with new trendy pieces. So explore this season’s trends
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World Martial Arts Games leaves lasting legacy Celebration of sport reflected by global participation by Don Fennell Sports Editor Desire and determination trumped age and experience in The Association For International Sport for All’s (TAFISA) inaugural World Martial Arts Games. Presenting an environment that reflects the Canadian Sport for Life model, the nearly week-long, multi-disciplined Games which concluded Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval was as much a celebration of sport as competition. Some 300 athletes from countries around the globe, and representing a variety of martial arts disciplines including karate and taekwondo and featuring both grappling and point-sparring forms—participated. TAFISA president Dr. Ju-Ho Chang called the Games “a landmark event” in the global martial arts movement. A ninth degree black belt in judo and
seventh in taekwondo in his native Korea, Chang has served the last 21 years as a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Sport for all commission. He and his colleagues have continued to strive to expand sport’s reach throughout the world. What began in the 1960s as an effort by a small group of individual leaders keen to make sport available to everyone, grew to become the Trim and Fitness International Sport for All Association in 1991. In 2009 the group officially changed its named to more accurately reflects its activities and position. TAFISA’s efforts to create lasting sports legacies also match those of the Canadian Sport for Life’s goals to not only improve the quality of sport and physical activity, but also provide a pathway that extends from infancy through adulthood. •See video at richmondreview.com.
Don Fennell photos A member of Team Canada demonstrates her skills during the inaugural TAFISA World Martial Arts Games, which concluded Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. More than 300 athletes from 30 countries participated.
As two athletes, one from the U.S. and another from Canada, await their turn to compete, (below), another (at left) demonstrates a martial arts form using a sword.
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Richmond marks return to Third Division with 3-0 victory Richmond Chaos wasted no time reestablishing their turf in the Metro Women’s Soccer League. Chaos marked their return to the Third Division—after a year in the Second Division— with a 3-0 victory over Richmond United in the season opener for both teams at Hugh Boyd Park. Both teams use the Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association as their home club. Though Chaos fully earned the three points, the game was close—right from kickoff as both teams set their offences in motion. But like any first game, said Chaos coach Al Groff, the teams endured conditioning challenges with only one substitute each. Scoring started in the 35th minute when new Chaos outside midfielder Erin Boivin found the back of the net after being set up by returning centre midfielder Brianna Ho for a quick strike to the United keeper’s right side. Bovin is returning to soccer after several years away from the game. Chaos took a 2-0 lead in the 50th minute when returning defender Kia Guindon scored on a direct free kick from 28 yards out. The game opened up after that, but both keepers made several saves to keep the score intact until Chaos finished off the scoring in the 70th minute on a goal by newcomer Alana Sandhu. She corralled a rebound on a shot by fellow striker Allison Smith. For most of the game there were few shooting lanes provided by either team. Chaos keeper Julia Badock was outstanding when needed as was the United keeper, but Badock deflected much of the credit to her defensive four of Guindon, sweeper Sarah Little, outside defender Victoria Groff and stopper Alison Ikeda. Chaos returns to the
pitch next Sunday when they host the Vancouver Magic at 5 p.m. at Hugh Boyd Park. United, which topped the Third Divison last season, is also slated to return to action next Sunday versus Hodder Tugs at Brighouse Elementary School. Kickoff is 1 p.m. Richmond Sonics, which lost their season opener 2-0 to the Magic last weekend in Vancouver, will also look to get in the win column this Sunday when they host Van City FC at 9 a.m. Sunday at Brighouse.
Don Fennell photo Matthew Bissett and the Richmond Sockeyes will look to unseat the Aldergrove Kodiaks as Pacific Junior Hockey League champions. The Sockeyes begin the 2014-15 campaign Thursday by playing host to the Grandview Steelers at 7 p.m. at Minoru Arenas.
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Graduates keep advancing Kick off 2014 Richmond Adult Soccer season with victory in Premier Division debut by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Graduates entered the Richmond Adult Soccer Association two seasons ago with a flurry of success. They’ve scarcely let up since. And on Friday, in their Premier Division debut, they scored another victory by downing AC Richmond 4-1 at Minoru Park. “We approach every game with the same mentality—to work hard for our teammates on the pitch,� said Grads’ manager Brett Livingstone. “We
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ond Division of the Richmond adult league, then known as the Richmond Senior Soccer League. “It will take some time, but ideally there will be a team at every level (of adult soccer) so players graduating from the different levels of youth will have an appropriate place to continue to play,� said Long. Promoted from the First Division, which they topped last season with an unblemished record, the Grads overcame a 1-0 deficit midway through the opening half to post the win. After tightening
up defensively, the Grads got four unanswered goals—two by Graeme Martin-Muir. Newlysigned Corey Anderson also scored once and newly-graduated youth player Amanuel Wondie scored his first in adult soccer. In other season-opening play, Jugadores upset perennial Cup champion All Blacks 3-2 in a match also played Friday at Minoru Park. Jugadores kept the defending Provincial Cup finalists at bay with a strong possession game, and controlled much of
the first-half play. They also scored the opening goal on a notable individual effort by new striker Clement Guiraud who held off three defenders before putting the ball in tot the bottom right corner of the net. Following a great display of passing that began in their own half of the pitch, Camden Taylor put the Jugadores up 2-0 before the All-Blacks managed to get one by Gus Zaduniasky—called up from the Masters Division team—just before halftime. See Page 23
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Though the All-Blacks carried the balance of play for the opening 20 minutes of the second half, they needed a free kick to gain the equalizer. But Jugadores’ manager Dave Hoffmann made a wise move immediately after the goal when he tweaked his side’s format enabling the Jugadores to put more forward pressure on the All-Black’s back four. It paid off soon after when all-star centre back Shaun Pejic put the ball through a defensive wall during a direct free kick from 30 yards out. Zadunaisky later assured the Jugadores of victory when he stopped Mat Campbell on a late penalty kick. “We’re settling for nothing short of winning this season,” said Hoffman. “Jugadores have (in the past) been a strong team in terms of skill, but we’ve lacked the depth to thrive over the long schedule. This year, we’ve added several players who should help us down the stretch.” In First Division play, Alumni made its transition from the Second Division seem easy with a 3-1 win over Club Ireland Celtic. Scoreless at the half, Celtic opened the scoring on a
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Heatherbrae keeper Chris Tragardl made the save of the week to help preserve his team’s 2-1 win over Pacific Dragon in the Richmond Adult Soccer Association’s First Division.
Steve Valenzuela header but Alumni responded five minutes later with the equalizer and then took advantage of a wilted Celtic defence the rest of the way. Ryan Shams, Eoin Wallace and Josef Bergen. Heatherbrae also kicked off the 2014-15 schedule with a win, doubling Pa-
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Wednesday at Hugh Boyd Park, while in a rematch of last year’s playoff final the Old Blacks meet FC Nikola Tesla at 9 p.m. at King George Park. Old Blacks won the final 1-0. On Thursday, the Jugadores Masters meet the Oldlanders at 9 p.m. at Minoru Park.
Community Worship
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA St. Alban
an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
REFORMED CHURCH (RCA) Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services
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English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.
12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00am. Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study, 7pm Eucharist • www.stannessteveston.ca
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Sunday Service: 11:00 am Ŋ➊䛛➎ČࣦĀ좹⿽ Храм Успення Пресвятої Богородиці: Божественна Літургія: 9:00am 8700 Railway Ave. (just north Francis) www.easternchurch.wordpress.com 䶿໗ Tel: 604 447 1731
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
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Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am For more information, please check our website or call the office Everyone is welcome!
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Sorensen, Lucy L. April 9, 1936 - August 29 , 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. She is survived by her son, Eric, daughters; Krista and Karen and four grandchildren; Jared, Lisa, Katelyn and Madison. Lucy was a longtime Steveston resident. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 1:00 pm at the Steveston United Church, 3720 Broadway St., Richmond. In lieu of Ŷowers, donations to Steveston United Church is gratefully appreciated. Richmond Funeral Home Arbor Memorial Inc. 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC CA, V6X 1K1 T: (604) 273-3748
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MAY 24, 1923 – AUGUST 29, 2014 Steve died peacefully August 29, 2014 at Richmond General Hospital at the age of 91. He was born in Ushnia in Western Ukraine on May 24, 1923. Steve’s life had its challenges and his philosophical motto in his later years became “That’s life!” Steve was fortunate to survive his imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps during the Second World War. His experience in those camps is recounted in his book “Into Auschwitz, for Ukraine”. After the war Steve married Sofia and they immigrated to Canada in 1950 where they settled in Winnipeg. In 1966, Steve secured a job with CP Air and moved to Richmond, BC. He worked for CP Air/Canadian Airlines for 20 ½ years before retiring. Steve and Sofia spent 46 years in their home on Blundell Road which also housed their home business, Canadian Ukrainian Handcrafts. Steve was a rizbar (wood carver) who enjoyed making and carving plates, crosses, picture frames, boxes and other items which he sold in their store. His works were displayed in several museums notably the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Steve also enjoyed talking politics and travelling. Steve was an active champion of Ukrainian causes of political, religious and humanitarian nature. He was a founding member of the World League of Ukrainian Political Prisoners. He was involved in the collection, shipment and distribution of humanitarian and medical aid from Canada to Ukraine for over 10 years. His efforts earned him a medal from the Ukrainian Government. Steve was an active member and volunteer at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (Winnipeg), Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church (St. Mary’s, Vancouver), the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of BC, and the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franco (Richmond). Steve is predeceased by his wife Sofia (2014), son Taras (1964), mother Julia (1987), brother Safron (1959), and father Mykhailo (1929). He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his children Ihor (Oksana), Marian, Theresa (Trevor), and Andrew (Ashley); his grandchildren, Julian, Marta and Tony; his sister-in-law Maria; nieces Anna (Peter) and Oksana; nephew Myron and his great-nieces Marisa (Emmanuel), Nina (Ben), Tania (Pete), and Alexandra. Panachyda will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday September 12, 2014 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church located at 550 West 14th Ave., Vancouver. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated the next day at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, followed by a reception after the Mass. Interment to Holy Family Cemetery in Winnipeg will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the nurses at Richmond General Hospital for their care and compassion. The family would also like to express their appreciation and thanks to the staff at Gilmore Gardens for their compassion and support of Steve, especially after Sofia passed away. Steve often said he never thought he would be so fortunate to live at such a nice place as Gilmore Gardens. VICHNAYA PAMYAT.
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Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery, drug and department stores. Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: contracts would consist of 2-3 days on Fri. Sat. and/or Sun. (must be able to work all 3 days) from 11-5 or 6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. • Have or would get a Food Safe certificate Pay starts at $11.00/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby. Call JMP Marketing 604.294.3424 ext. 30 JMP Marketing Services BC’s largest demo company since 1979
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Multi-Media Journalist The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a multi-media journalist. The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: editor@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is Sept. 13, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Chilliwack
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Journalist The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News – a twice-weekly publication in the Metro region of B.C. – is looking for a multimedia journalist to fill a year’s leave of absence. We are looking for someone with dynamic writing and reporting skills who is adept with electronic media formats, possesses photography and video prowess, as well as creative layout expertise, knowledge of CP style, is a self-starter and manages time effectively.
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Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie, as well as experience with a content-management system, is a must, and the successful candidate will have a keen understanding and interest in online storytelling tools and social media best practices.
The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and online operations with more than 250 websites. Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Send your application to: Mike Hall, editor Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 3K1 or email editor@mapleridgenews.com Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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Vijay Mann & Quick-Fixx Autobody & Glass Ltd. is indebted to 1st Edition Holdings Ltd.
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for storage and towing on the following vehicles: 1999 Volkswagen VIN # 3VWDB61E6XM810455 & 2004 Kia VIN # KNADC165846180863 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $5407.50 plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 20thth day of October, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be sold. The vehicle is currently stored at Impact Auto Auctions, 7111 No. 8 Road, Richmond BC V6W 1L9 The Vehicles were placed in storage on June 19, 2014.
For more information call 1st Edition Holdings Ltd. at (604) 539-5677 Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com
Whereas Vijay Mann, Quick-Fixx Autobody & Glass Ltd., BC Wide Towing Ltd, Rajwinder Kaur Dhami, Scotty Jean William Russelo DBA Your Way Autobody Co, Copart Auto Auctions, H & F Auto Sales Ltd, GRS Enterprises Ltd. Gagan Auto Sales Ltd., Nazco Auto Sales Inc. is indebted to 1st Edition Holdings Ltd. for storage and towing on the following vehicles: 2007 Jeep Compass Vin# 1J8FF57W37D346040, 2008 Dodge Caliber Vin# 1B3HB28B88D539681, 1999 Acura TL Vin# 19UUA5643XA801677, 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Vin# 3C8FY68B02T361485, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Vin# 4A3AE55H23E022989, 2006 Kaufman Vin# 15XFW50316L002193, 1997 Ford F350 Vin# 1FTJW35F7VEC68488, 1998 Chevrolet G30 Vin# 2GBGG31K7J4143693, 2008 Chrysler Sebring Vin# 1C3LC65M38N302811, 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet Vin# 3VWA81EXVM801658, 2004 Land Rover Vin# SALNY22284A292465, 1988 Mazda RX7 Vin# JM1FC3511J0100064 2012 Hyundai Accent Vin# KMHCT5AE0CU014470, 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 Vin# JA3AM54J4R4031337, 2006 Smart Fortwo Vin# WMEAJ00F66J280100, 2008 Volkswagen EOS Vin# WVWBA71F98V002863, 2003 Jaguar X-Type Vin# SAJGA51D03XD05153, 2005 Pontiac Montana Vin# 1GMDU05135D224760, 2000 Jeep Liberty Vin# 1J4GL58KXW174549, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Vin# 1G1JE6SB8D4183453, 2009 BMW X1 Vin# WBXPA734X9WB20187, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Vin# 1G1PF5SC3C7199308, 2005 BMW X5 Vin# WBXPA23455WC51335, 1989 Honda Del Sol Vin# JHMEH6167D5800462, 1993 Honda Del Sol Vin# JHMEG1141P5800635, 2005 GMC Canyon Vin# K1TCS198158277036, 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Vin# 3VWSC29M91M060517, 2008 Volkswagen EOS Vin# WVWBA71F68V032399, 2012 Volkswagen EOS Vin# WVWBW7AH7CV006322, 2002 Toyota Tundra Vin# 5TBBT44182S313588, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Vin# 5XYZG3ABXBG006275, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Vin# 1D4GP24R05B334395, 2009 Dodge Avenger Vin# 1B3LC46B69W526610, 2000 Acura TL Vin# JHDC548X2C8022997, 2007 Saturn Astra Vin# W08AT671485107816, 2008 Saturn Astra Vin# W08AT671085073759, 2013 Kia Forte Vin# KNAFW6A35D5320017, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando Vin# KL77P2EM9CK567766, 2002 Cadillac Escalade Vin# 1G6KE57Y42U156396, 1997 SAAB 900 Vin# YS3DF78N9V7005682, 1999 Chevrolet Uplander Vin# 1GNDU23106D151422, 2006 Chrysler Sebring Vin# 1C3EL75R26N113249, 1989 Honda Civic Vin# JHMED9368KS800758, 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1D7HU18N363658116, 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Vin# 1C6RD7PT5CS131784, 2007 Ford Explorer Vin# 1FMEU31K774A30722, 1995 Honda Del Sol Vin# JHMEH6260SS800290. A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $117,180.00 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of October, 2014 or thereafter, the said vehicles will be sold. The Vehicles are currently stored at Impact Auto Auctions, 7111 No. 8 Road, Richmond BC V6W 1L9 The Vehicles were placed in storage on June 19, 2014.
For more information call
1st Edition Holdings Ltd. 604-539-5677
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Mid-Autumn Festival at Lansdowne Centre mall
The Kin Fung Athletic Group performs a lion dance at Lansdowne Centre mall.
Festival goers guess answers to riddles hanging from lanterns in order to win a mooncake, a traditional treat of the Mid Autumn celebration.
Xuan Lam poses for a photo at the TD Concert Contest booth.
Of mooncakes and lanterns
Around Town Katie Lawrence
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his past weekend, the Richmond Chinese Community Society held its annual Mid-Autumn Festival at Lansdowne Centre mall for the 18th straight year. The festival is celebrated in honour of farmers harvesting their crops this time of year, and their desire to share what they’ve grown with their family. They also exchange mooncakes, the traditional treat of the holiday, in honour of the full moon, which falls on the last night of the 15-day celebration. A lion dance kicked off the festival, and was followed by taekwondo and kung fu demonstrations,
Local politicians joined civic election candidates and Richmond Chinese Community Society representatives.
Chinese folk dances, and a Chinese opera performance. Many community organizations also had booths set up with activities for attendees to participate in. Richmond Chinese Community Society executive director Henry Beh was very excited to get the event underway. “This celebration is big, the second largest celebration in the Chinese community,” he said. “This is like Western Thanksgiving. A lot of people will celebrate [Sunday] with dinner, and [Monday] night is a family dinner, a celebration together.”
A trio of dancers from the Colours of Dance Academy perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at Lansdowne Centre mall.
Lester Lo chats with a festival visitor about Scouts Canada.
Mayor Malcolm Brodie attends the festival every year, and was very supportive of the goals of society and the event. “Their mandate is to have one community, and that’s what I believe in as well,” he said. “They’re trying to integrate the Chinese culture into the mainstream of Richmond society, and I think over the years, they’ve made a major impact on Richmond for that reason.” Katie Lawrence covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Contact kt_lawrence10@ hotmail.com.
Colours of Dance Academy dancer Wendy Wen holds a pose during a Chinese folk dance.
Chinese calligraphist Richard Wong paints the characters for luck and fortune at the calligraphy booth.
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