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Matthew Hoekstra photo Scheduled to open in June, the Richmond Olympic Experience will have elements on all three floors inside the Richmond Olympic Oval, along with the building’s grounds.

Olympic museum budget crests $10 million New government cash, sponsors to help bankroll Richmond Olympic Experience by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Federal ministers pledged $500,000 in new funding for the Richmond Olympic Experience Wednesday morning, raising the museum project’s budget to $10 million just six months before a scheduled opening. Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, made the announcement inside the Richmond Olympic Oval alongside Kerry-Lynne Findlay, MP for Delta-Richmond East and Minister of National Revenue. The announcement follows a $250,000 pledge from the provincial government

Tuesday. Elements of the 15,000-square-foot interactive museum are planned for all three floors of the Richmond Olympic Oval. But there’s little to see so far—despite the expected June opening. Black curtains surround a third-floor area where much of the action will be—sports simulators that include a bobsled run, kayak course and Paralympic sit-ski course. There’s a few more clues outside, where preparations are underway for a torch relay tribute leading to a cauldron in the oval plaza. Some elements, such as the torch tribute and a showcase of Richmond’s sports history, will be free to view, while others will require a

Matthew Hoekstra photo Speaking at the Richmond Olympic Oval Wednesday, Trevor Hirschfield, captain of the Canadian national wheelchair rugby team, says a new Olympic museum inside the venue will support Paralympic sport.

ticket that, according to a 2012 business plan, could cost $15 for adults. The new federal cash will pay for display units and lighting, according to Minister Glover, while the provincial money will finance Paralympic elements of the museum. Trevor Hirschfield, captain of the Canadian national wheelchair rugby team, put his weight behind the project at Wednesday’s press conference. “A lot of people know how important the oval is to Olympic sport, but they don’t often hear how influential they are to Paralympic sport,” he said. “They’ve always supported Paralympic sport, and they continue to do so with the Richmond Olympic Experience.”

The new money, along with undisclosed corporate sponsorship, brings the museum’s budget to $10 million, from an earlier base projection of $5.6 million. “Some of the private contributions haven’t been announced because the contracts have not yet been signed,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We’re just waiting on the mechanics of it. The money’s all committed.” Funding sources that have been made public include $575,000 from city coffers and $1.5 million from the oval reserves. Tourists have kicked in another $2.5 million through hotel tax collected by Tourism Richmond. See Page 3

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New autism centre to open in 2016 GoodLife Fitness donates $5 million towards $33-million Sea Island hub for research, information and support by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter As any parent of a child who has been diagnosed with autism knows, there are so many questions that just don’t have answers. At a groundbreaking ceremony on Sea Island Tuesday afternoon, work began on a $33 million project that hopes to provide parents with answers and support, their children with treatment and care, while others work on cutting-edge research into the developmental disorder that impacts typical brain growth. Olympian Silken Laumann joined her husband, David Patchell-Evans, founder of GoodLife Fitness, at the event where they shared how autism has impacted their lives, through Patchell-Evans’ daughter Kilee. “Whether it has been obstacles in business or the challenge of living with rheumatoid arthritis, I’ve always felt I had some control over the outcomes,” Patchell-Evans said. “What I have not chosen, and at many times have felt overwhelmed by, is the devastation of being a father with a daughter who has been

Martin van den Hemel photo Deputy premier Rich Coleman, MP Kellie Leitch (Minister of Status for Women), Olympian Silken Laumann, and GoodLife Fitness Founder David Patchell-Evans, were among those who took part in Tuesday afternoon’s groundbreaking on Sea Island of the new Pacific Autism Family Centre at the foot of Hudson Avenue.

Martin van den Hemel photo Olympian Silken Laumann, standing beside her husband David Patchell-Evans, founder of GoodLife Fitness, spoke about how autism has affected her life and that of her husband while speaking glowingly about Wendy LisogarCocchia and Sergio Cocchia, of the Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation.

profoundly affected by autism. When my little girl was diagnosed, help was virtually non-existent. Today, I have hope.” The new 58,000-square-foot building, when completed by early 2016, will house state-of-the-art research, information, learning, treatment and support systems. It was made possible in large part because of a $20 million provincial grant. Patchell-Evans’ GoodLife Fitness made a $5 million donation to the construction of the new facility, which will now be called the GoodLife Fitness Autism Family Hub. “Today I have hope that parents can get reliable information,” he said.

on the autism spectrum. The centre will be a knowledge centre, helping steer parents through the difficult autism world and helping doctors and researchers access unbiased evidence-based information. It will feature a lending library, a 24-hour autism line, a treatment centre, before-and-after school care, recreational activities and a lifespan centre, providing vocational assistance and support for those 18 and older. The centre will also enable universities, colleges, behaviourists and student education assistants to obtain hands-on experience

Community rallies for four lucky local families Gifts left anonymously for families by Facebook group by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter With Christmas around the corner, and both families and businesses hosting events, secret Santa gift exchanges are commonplace. But the efforts of a local group to bring Christmas cheer to four families in need was certainly in the giving spirit. A group called the Christmas Fairies, including Jennifer Poskin-Wittenberg, Shauna Parnell, Sarah Marcinosky and Amanda Bostik, gathered nominations from the community of local families who could use a helping hand during the holiday season. With help from a Facebook chat group, more than $1,100 in gift cards, food, household items, medical supplies and gifts were gathered. On Dec. 11, the donated items were left at the doorstep of four family homes. “...You could hear the delight and overwhelming joy of families as the doors were opened...It was wonderful to have the community really pull together and help those families in need,” one of the organizers said. The families were unaware they’d been nominated and their names were kept anonymous.

“That children will be screened at an early age, not waiting years for a diagnosis. Hope, thanks to the strides being made by research including our own Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group.” The facility will be open to children and families facing the challenges of autism and autism-related disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, development disabilities and learning challenges. Patchell-Evans and Laumann spoke glowingly about the work done by Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia and Sergio Cocchia, co-founders of the Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation, who have a son who is

with children. The new location’s proximity to the airport will make it more accessible for families across the province. According to the foundation, autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that affects 1 in 88 children, with symptoms appearing in the first three years of life. Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder whose cause remains a mystery, but current research suggests has both an environmental and genetic component. The disorders are characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviours.

YVR for Kids helps Skate With Santa This is the sixth year in a row that YVR For Kids has sponsored the Christmas Fund’s Skate With Santa. The event, held at Minoru Arenas, gives children who have registered with the Richmond Christmas Fund an opportunity to strap on a pair of skates - many for the first time - and take to the ice alongside the Man in Red himself. The children are then treated to hot chocolate, before leaving the arena with a goodie bag full of treats and gifts. Pictured here presenting the $5,000 sponsorship cheque are YVR For Kids co-founders Wayne Duzita (left) and Brian Flagel, along with chair Cheryl Hendrickson.

Naming rights aren’t on the table From Page 1 As for how corporate sponsors will be recognized, city spokesperson Ted Townsend said that’s being determined through talks with Olympic officials, but could include corporate banners, plaques and facility access. “This is considered an Olympic facility, so there will be some parameters around how we’ll recognize various partners, whether they’re existing Olympic partners or other partners,” said Townsend. “It will be similar to what we have already in place with the oval.” But naming rights aren’t on the table, according to Townsend. The city decided against that route for the oval itself, opting instead for the Olympic name while recognizing corporate sponsors inside.

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Richmond Review to get new owners Glacier Media to acquire paper from Black Press Glacier Media is purchasing The Richmond Review from Black Press. The deal is part of an agreement reached Wednesday that will see Glacier also take over Tri-City News and Burnaby/New West NewsLeader, while Black Press acquires the Surrey Now, Langley Advance and Maple Ridge Times, plus the Nanaimo Daily News, The Harbour City Star, the Alberni Valley Times, the Cowichan Citizen, Parksville Oceanside Star, Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News, the Comox Valley Echo, and Campbell River Courier on Vancouver Island. Glacier assumes ownership of The Richmond Review on March 2. “While we are pleased with the acquisitions, we are disappointed to be selling these excellent community newspapers. We believe in the value our Black Press colleagues at these newspapers have created and the many long time staff members will be missed,” Black Press president and CEO Rick O’Connor said in a statement. “However, as we move through these changing times in media, it is important that we align our strategic interests to better position the company for the future. “We are great believers in community newspapers and the value they provide. With these changes, we believe readers and advertisers will be better served and the company will be stronger moving forward.” According to a press release from Glacier Media, “This transaction will strengthen the company’s community media business in the Lower Mainland.”

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as receivables are low risk given that about 90 per cent of Boyd Group’s business is paid through insurance. Thirdly, this industry appears to be “ripe for consolidation”. Fourthly, in Boyd Group’s case the prospect of 20 per cent per year growth “through a combination of same-store sales growth and acquisitions of both single and multi-store operations.” Fifthly, the lower Canadian dollar is also beneficial given that 90 per cent of Boyd Group’s revenue is from the US. But the analysts go on to sketch out the bigger picture—the context—that substantiates their belief that along with these business factors profitability is almost assured. Here it is. The auto collision and repair industry is a safe bet because crash rates, they say, are on the way up. More drivers and more congested roads mean more crashes. Lower gas prices mean more driving and more crashes. Even the weather is now involved. More icy weather in North America supposedly means more crashes. National Bank Financial analyst Trevor Johnson summed it up this way: “People, unfortunately, are always going to be crashing their cars, especially when the weather is bad.” In short, while alerting investors to the need to consider the traditional underlying business factors boding well for Boyd Group, they also tout fundamental factors that will multiply crashes and hence grow the bottom line not just for Boyd Group but also for the industry as a whole. To put it another way, this same group of analysts outlined the risks for Boyd Group: “trouble finding and integrating new acquisitions”; “weakening relationships with insurance companies”; and “a drop in vehicles collisions.” But not to worry, they say, since all of these risks are low. All of this, however, may be contradicted by the advent of amazing anti-collision technologies that are now standard on luxury vehicles and will be standard on all vehicles in the not too distant future. We’ll see.

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Children of all ages made Hanukkah crafts at the library.

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Giant Menorah lit for Hanukkah More than 400 adults and kids celebrated the first night of Hanukkah with the lighting of the giant Menorah by Mayor Malcolm Brodie, live music by Sababas, and traditional potato latkes and jelly donuts at the Richmond Library and Cultural Centre on December 16th. About 225 kids of all ages made Hanukkah crafts, danced to holiday tunes and gathered together to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Light. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an incredible community celebration that really expanded intercultural awareness and promoted Jewish cultural to people of all cultures,â&#x20AC;? said Shelley Civkin, library communications officer. The event was held in

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on,â&#x20AC;? said Civkin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great event all around, and there was yet another Hanukkah miracle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no rain!â&#x20AC;? The tradition is to light one additional candle on each night of the holiday, progressing to

eight Hanukkah candles on the final night. The rest of the candles on the Menorah will be lit at 6 p.m. except for Friday, Dec. 19th and Wednesday, Dec. 24 when the lighting will be at 3:15 p.m.

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Restaurants expected to slowly comply with organics ban New food scraps separation rules coming to Metro Vancouver by Jeff Nagel Black Press Most restaurants are unlikely to initially obey new Metro Vancouver rules that require them and other businesses to separate food waste for recycling starting Jan. 1, according to an industry spokesman. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president Ian Tostenson said most restaurant operators have not yet had enough time to prepare for the major change in waste handling, but added he expects majority compliance before Metro’s six-month grace period expires and actual penalties begin. “As generators of organic waste we know this is the right thing to do to get it out of landfills,” he said. “But you can’t just impose these costs on 6,000 restaurants without having a really sensitive perspective on their economics.” Many B.C. restaurants continue to “hang by a thread” since the 2008 recession, Tostenson said, adding he expects most will wait for the January slowdown to figure out how to add organic waste bins to their operations rather than disrupt their December holiday business. Starting next July, Metro inspectors will slap a 50 per cent tipping fee surcharge on loads of garbage they spot that contain 25 per cent or more food scraps. Up until then, they’ll just issue warnings. As with other Metro disposal bans, the fines are paid by haulers, who would then pressure their business customers to comply. Single-family homes in most of Metro Vancouver are already expected to separate organics for curbside pickup. The allowable level of organic food in garbage would be reduced in subsequent years, likely to 10 per cent in 2016. The regional district expects to initially its enforcement on large generators of food waste, such as supermarkets,

Tim Jewett / Wikimedia Commons Most single-family houses in Metro Vancouver are already supposed to separate food waste for recycling, but that rule is also coming to multi-family buildings as well as restaurants, supermarkets and other businesses and institutions.

major restauing food waste rants and hotels. recycling plans But the new now,” Metro zero waste commitban is also suptee chair Malposed to apply colm Brodie said. to hospitals, The region schools and multi-family resiis counting dential buildings, on greatly inmany of which Malcolm Brodie creased diveralso face chalsion of organics lenges complying due to reduce the amount of to lack of space for green garbage going to landfills bins and concerns about and increase its current 60 per cent recycling rate attracting vermin. “We encourage resi- to 70 per cent in 2015 dents of multi-family and 80 per cent by 2020. Food rotting in landcomplexes and businesses to talk to their fills is a major avoidable landlords, property man- source of greenhouse gas agers, and waste haul- emissions. Tostenson said one ers about implement-

Banned from the trash Metro’s disposal ban applies to food scraps, including raw food, plate scrapings, leftovers and meat. Some food soiled paper, such as pizza boxes or used table napkins, can also be separated. For more information see www. metrovancouver.org/services/solidwaste/ businesses/OrganicsBan/Pages/index.aspx

challenge is that many restaurants are in malls or other buildings with other businesses and as tenants often don’t have full control over garbage handling. He’s aware of one large Vancouver restaurant in a shared commercial building whose owners have made no accommodation for the rule change. Mall food courts are another trouble spot, he said, adding mall operators will need to educate shoppers on separating food to go into organics bins from other recyclables. Tostenson applauded Metro’s release of information videos on the change in multiple languages, noting the region’s diverse restaurant scene includes many operators who don’t speak English. Collected organics may go to composting facilities or other purposes, depending on the hauler.

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he plummeting price of oil may have a big impact on the Canadian and B.C. economies in the next year or two. Some of that will be positive, but it is likely that it will be mainly negative. The price of gasoline (but not diesel fuel) is falling, and that means more money in the pockets of consumers. This helps them meet other obligations, such as rent, credit card bills and child care. If the provincial and regional governments can avoid the temptation to tax this newly-found money out of people’s pock-

ets, the fall in prices will be a good thing. One other bright spot may be a boost in exports if the dollar remains low. The negative implications are widespread. There will almost certainly be a fall in economic activity, and particularly jobs. Many well-paying jobs are concentrated in the oilsands. Many Langley residents either work there or work for companies that supply the oilsands. There will be no new construction projects in that area, as long as oil prices stay at the $60 to $70 per barrel level. It simply costs too much to produce oil from the oilsands. As economic activity is reduced, it impacts

taxation to the federal and provincial governments. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and B.C. all are dependent on revenue from oil and natural gas. In B.C., one LNG project has been delayed by the falling price of oil, as Asian natural gas prices are tied to oil prices. More could be delayed or even cancelled. It is significant that none of the major LNG players are ready to commit. A fall in economic activity likely means that 2015 will see much lower growth than anticipated, which won’t help the overall Canadian economy. —Black Press

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very Christmas, without fail, at some point I will be lounging on my couch in the living room looking at my Christmas tree and I will think how odd it is to have a tree in the house. Don’t misunderstand me, that doesn’t mean I don’t love having a beautiful tree covered with decorations and lights, but I have to wonder at what point did people decide that cutting down a tree and bringing it inside was a better idea than planting it outside in the yard and decorating it there? But of course, if we left our trees outdoors, we wouldn’t now have all the hilarious YouTube videos of cats making ninja-style attacks on fully decorated Christmas trees, inflicting sudden chaos and destruction in the middle of bucolic scenes of families gathered to celebrate the season. Yet despite cats treating Christmas trees as the world’s biggest cat toys, people still love their trees, be they real or artificial. Of course not everyone puts one up, but for those that do, it usually requires quite a bit of re-arranging of their room to accommodate it. Then after

Gardening isn’t just a summer pastime.

the season is done and the tree comes down, the empty space it occupied seems forlorn. The holidays are over, and spring seems like a long way off. This year, though, I have a different plan. I’m going to bring some of spring into my home in the middle of winter. After the Christmas tree goes, some other green, living plants are going to take its place. Like many people, I used to think of gardening or farming as something you did only in warm weather. Plant in the spring, tend in the summer, harvest in the fall. Winter was the dark time where you hunkered down and endured the cold or rain. But recently I had my eyes opened to the opportunities winter afforded to gardeners when I was discussing with Erika Simms, Programs Co-ordinator for RFSS, about how to revise the text describing a series of four offseason gardening workshops that we were hosting.

I already have a ton of indoor plants I tend, some of which are quite finicky. It takes a lot of care to try to get some of them to flower, especially my lipstick plant (named because its flowers look like a stick of lipstick). So I am putting time into an indoor garden that just produces flowers, but what I now realize is that with only a bit more effort and training and the right plants, I could get much more out of it. What interested me in particular was the theory of gardening in small spaces. This includes square foot gardening, where you plant your garden in a tight grid, which can lead to a harvest equal to that of a traditional row garden up to five times larger. For gardens based on the square foot principle, it is quite feasible to design one that can remain indoors, so long as the plants don’t require natural pollination. Otherwise you can use it to start plants that will be transplanted later into an

outdoor plot. Square foot gardening dovetails perfectly with another concept the workshops teach, companion planting. This is not a new concept. It has been around almost as long as people have been growing crops for food. It involves planting different crops in close proximity that naturally provide something beneficial to their companions. For example, when marigolds are planted near other plants, they deter aphids, a common garden pest. But the main point is that I realized I could start my gardening season now, either by planning my layout or by starting my plants indoors, and in doing so, make the winter season seem just a little bit shorter. I think my awakening to the potential of the winter to serve as the true beginning of the gardening season is one that will happen to many others. With each year we hear more about global

warming and the challenges it will pose for ensuring food security, so I think soon enough many people will become interested in growing some of their own food, especially if they are already investing time in growing plants for their beauty. In the meantime, Christmas will come and go again, and people will head out each year to the tree vendors to pick out the perfect tree that will become the centerpiece of their holiday celebrations with their family and friends. Will this also become the time when people pick out the plants that will renew the gardening season? Only time will tell, but bringing in a touch of spring when we bring home our trees would be a tradition that I think most people would welcome. Stephen Mullins is the communications manager for Richmond Food Security Society. See www.richmondfood security.org for information.

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Being kind and compassionate to one another Editor: The holiday season is usually a time of giving and goodwill. Wherever you go during this time of the year, you will find a sense of jubilation, love, affection and warmth. In other words, there is more of a sense of kindness towards each other. When you look at kindness itself, it is a very powerful concept. It brings out the best in a person. It was reported in the media recently that an American TV show host, Ellen DeGeneres, occasionally sends out her staff to identify people showing kindness towards their fellow human beings. Those people are rewarded with gifts and an opportunity to appear on her show. DeGeneres ends each of her shows with the message: Be kind to one another. Prominent American psychologist Henry James also emphasized the concept of kindness. He stated that there are three most important things in life: 1. Be Kind 2. Be Kind 3.Be Kind. There are numerous examples of people showing kindness to one another and the boost in their selfconcept as a result of that. Helping someone in need without expecting anything in return can be a source of immense joy both for the helper and the recipient of such a gesture. Even small gestures/acts of kindness can give a person a feeling of pride, joy and satisfaction.

Being kind and compassionate to one another is one of the most effective ways to achieve happiness for self and others.

Being kind and compassionate to one another is one of the most effective ways to achieve happiness for self and others. This concept has been reinforced by a number of prominent people. Dalai Lama, in one of his writings/ speeches, emphasized that if you want others

to be happy, practice compassion, if you want to be happy, practice compassion. Winston Churchill also reinforced the same concept. He stated that we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give. Similarly, renowned painter Pablo Picasso rein-

forced this concept by stating something along these lines: The meaning of our life should be to find the gift within us and the purpose of our life should be to give it away to others. Unconditional love, compassion and kindness to others have countless benefits.

They may help build new relationships, give feelings of security, good health, sense of empowerment, pride, accomplishment, happiness and peace of mind. Kindness to one another definitely makes us feel good about ourselves and those around us. As a matter

of fact, some experts on this subject stress that no matter what you do, be kind to others. This should be the fundamental principle or base of our actions. Kindness is not a luxury in our present day world but rather a necessity for us all. It is a simple and yet

profound concept. Kindness brings us down to earth. It enables us to thrive and slowly and steadily turn our world away from selfishness and self-centredness towards compassion and love towards others. Balwant Sanghera Richmond

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very now and then a book finds its way into my life and transforms it, ever so slightly.

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a gift as a sign of his friendship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an artifact swept up and nearly destroyed on the Temple Mount. This pottery pomegranate, possibly dating back to the first Temple, ignites a chain of events that result in Isaac being thrown into jail. With Isaacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in danger among the thugs he shares a cell with, and Mustafa having a target on his back, the novelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suspense amps up. Tamar, whose feelings for Isaac are growing daily, does her best to save Isaac and prove to Mustafa that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly their friend. Isaac, however, is afraid of love, and questions not only his faith, but his faith in himself. He thinks heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unwanted and unlovable but Tamar thinks otherwise. For her part, she is simply looking for love and holiness. When Isaac asks her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where do you think holiness lives?â&#x20AC;? she says it lives in good deeds. Â Feuerman does a stunning job of showing that living a holy life really boils down to love, faith, and doing the right thing despite overwhelming odds. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one particular scene in the book where Isaac is helping prepare the Rebbeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body for burial. At that moment Feuermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing is so delicate and visceral it made me weep as though I was an actual mourner. That is what good writing does. Shelley Civkin is communications officer at Richmond Public Library. For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/goodbooks.

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arts & entertainment Museum explores fashion and identity A Richmond Museum exhibition that celebrates cultural diversity in its exploration of historic and contemporary clothing continues until summer. Interwoven World: Identity and Fashion demonstrates how fashion has evolved through time, showcasing cross-cultural influences on styles from around the globe and how they

are relevant to Richmond today. Artifacts in the exhibit illustrate how the West has borrowed and adapted ideas, styles and materials from other cultures around the world—and how, in turn, other cultures have adopted our fashion and ideals. —Matthew Hoekstra

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The voices of Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan are known to breathe new life into traditional songs. They’ve also proven themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material with such songs as “My Heart Will Go On,” “Fairytale of New York” and even Jimmy Kennedy’s “South of the Border

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More Murano sizzle for your money by Zack Spencer

Overall the packaging of the 2015 Nissan Murano is very good.

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Offer subject to change without notice. 1 THE PROMOTION REWARD CARD is a trademark of The Hunt Group. All rights reserved. This card is issued by All Trans Financial Services Credit Union Ltd. pursuant to license by MasterCard® International. Use of this card is governed by the agreement under which it is issued. Funds expire 12 months after activation. Limited-time offer available on select new 2014 and 2015 vehicles purchased or leased through participating dealers to qualified retail customers until January 2, 2015. $1,000/$750/$750/$500/$500 Prepaid MasterCard® card available on all 2014 and 2015 Outlander/Lancer Evolution/RVR/Lancer/Lancer Sportback models. $1,000/$500 Prepaid MasterCard® card available on all 2014/2015 Mirage models (excluding ES 5MT models). $500 Prepaid MasterCard® card available on all 2014 i-MiEV models. Offers are subject to change without notice. Some conditions apply. See dealer for details. No payments for 90 days is available on select new 2014 and 2015 models financed through Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada or Scotiabank subvented financing programs on approved credit through participating dealers to qualified retail customers until January 2, 2015. Leases are excluded from No payments for 90 days offer. Offer only applicable to monthly, weekly or bi-weekly payments. Interest charges (if any) will not accrue during the first 60 days after purchaser signs contract for a participating vehicle. After the first 60 days, interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest (if any) monthly over the term of the contract. Some amounts may be due upon signing. See participating retailers or visit mitsubishi-motors.ca for complete details. No payments for up to 90 days is available on select new 2014 and 2015 models financed through Scotiabank subvented financing programs on approved credit through participating dealers to qualified retail customers until January 2, 2015. Leases are excluded from No payments for up to 90 days offer. Offer includes no payments of monthly/bi-weekly/weekly payments for approximately 90/74/67 days, subject to weekends and statutory holidays. Interest charges (if any) will not accrue during the first 60 days after purchaser signs contract for a participating vehicle. After the first 60 days, interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest (if any) monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly (as applicable) over the term of the contract. Some amounts may be due upon signing. See participating retailers or visit mitsubishi-motors.ca for complete details. 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When the original Nissan Murano was introduced in 2002, it was one of a number of car-based crossover vehicles that helped build the mid-size family SUV category. What that original model had was a unique take on design that made it stand out from the crowd. Here we are in 2015 and Nissan wants to recapture some of that original sizzle with this third generation Murano. With a bold, eye-popping design that looks like nothing on the road, this latest model has a sharper price, an upscale interior and refined ride that Nissan believes will appeal to the baby boomers this vehicle is targeted at. After spending a very full day driving around California’s Napa valley, I believe that this new product has an even larger possible market than just baby boomers. Looks Since the 2015 Nissan Murano is just about to hit dealership floors, the Napa region was the first in North America to get to see it. By the reaction from other drivers on the road, this mid-sized people mover gets a lot of attention. The bold front design now incorporates the headlamp treatment that will start to migrate across its other vehicles, like the new Maxima coming soon. The wedge shaped look is referred to as a boomerang and it is mimicked in the rear lights as well. Both the front and rear have LED accents and the main headlamps are LED on the top trim levels. The other design highlight is the roof, that looks like it is floating thanks to a blacked out rear windows and roof pillars. This design also features curvaceous rear hips, making the design modern and stylish. Now sold as front wheel drive (FWD) or allwheel drive (AWD), and priced from $29,998, the Murano is an option for many potential buyers. It is too bad that only the top Platinum model comes with 20-inch wheels, all the other trim levels are fitted with 18-inch wheels. Inside The interior is a reason that many people will consider this product, not just affluent baby boomers. The design is simple but looks upmarket; the Murano might be an alternative to buying a Lexus RX350, for less money, or a young family wanting something more upscale than a compact SUV, for not much more money. The dash and surrounding materials all looks first rate. The trim that looks like wood isn’t, rather a plastic that mimics wood but some might think it feels cheap but it certainly looks good. The base $29,998 (FWD) S-Trim isn’t base at all thanks to heated front seats, Bluetooth, navigation, backup camera and satellite radio. The next model up is the $32,998 (FWD) SV and it adds a power driver’s seat, huge moon roof, a power lift gate and heated steering wheel. There is also the $38,398 (AWD) SL that includes leather seats, Bose stereo and more or the top $43,498 (AWD) platinum that amps up the goodies to include heated rear seats, cooled front seats, 20-inch wheels and a host of safety features. Drive The 260hp 3.5L V6 engine is a carry over from the last model but the body of the new Murano is 66kg lighter. This and a modified continuously variable transmission (CVT) helps to improve fuel economy to 11.2L/100km in the city and 8.3L/100km on the highway, using the new, stricter fuel ratings for 2015. The tuning of the Murano is very relaxed, almost luxury-like. The steering is very easy to operate; some might find it too light. The pace at which the CVT works is very subdued, meaning the car wants to be in the low RPM range to help extract the best economy but when pushed it can take a while to wake the car up. To get around this there are now set shift points in the CVT that can be accessed through the transmission’s manual mode. It would be better to have a sport setting for the CVT but it isn’t offered. Verdict Overall the packaging of the 2015 Murano is very good. The interior has plenty of room for the front and rear passengers and the seats are comfortable. The cargo area is very big and the square shape of the hatch makes loading easier. This product should be attractive to buyers of compact SUVs that want more room and V6 power for just slightly more. Shoppers of premium brands who want a refined ride and interior for less money should consider the higher trim levels. This new Murano will certainly get attention for its exterior styling, but dig deeper there is more to this product than just an attractive look, there is value and comfort that is available to a wide range of potential buyers. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Gifts to take the stress out of winter driving

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Yes, winter weather has arrived early this year, but there are some clever new products available designed to make life with an auto less stressful and safer in sub-zero temperatures. Ranging in price from $9.99 to $159.99 these products could also be a great Christmas gift for just about anyone who drives. Working with its suppliers, Canadian Tire has helped develop some new auto products that Getting stuck in a address winter driving problems. They’re as basic as scratch-proof friend’s snow-covered snow and ice removal tool that’s driveway can be easier on your car’s paintwork embarrassing, getting to a compact and light-weight emergency traction aid that could stuck on the side of a be a life-saver. lonely highway is far The Garant EVA Snowbrush more serious! has a bristle-free brush with a foam head that’s less abrasive on Bob McHugh vehicle paintwork. It addresses the negative feedback from customers about conventional snowbrushes and it’s sold in two sizes. The 28-inch brush retails for $15.99 and the 36-inch brush retails for $19.99. Getting stuck in a friend’s snow-covered driveway can be embarrassing, getting stuck on the side of a lonely highway is far more serious! The Trac Grabber Car Traction Aid ($39.99) is not a replacement for conventional chains, as it’s not intended for highway driving use. Easy to use and quick fitting, this traction aid is also far lighter and easier to store in a vehicle than tire chains. A truck version ($49.99) of the Trac Grabber Car Traction Aid is also available. Sold in pairs, a Trac Grabber is attached to each drive wheel, similar to a tire chain (but is much easier to use). It’s designed to supply provide enough traction to release a car (stuck in snow or mud) and get it back on the highway (where it should be removed). Another good auto safety gift idea is the MotoMaster Eliminator Tripod Light ($29.99). This multi-function light has an articulating head with red LED emergency light and fold-put tripod legs that extend for additional stability when placed on the road to warn drivers that they are approaching a broken-down vehicle. It also features a powerful lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Good vision when driving is very important in cold weather. If you have to park you’re vehicle outside overnight, the Subzero ArcticGuard Snow and Ice Windshield Cover ($9.99) is an inexpensive investment. A hook system secures it inside the car, however, users do complain about it flapping in strong winds. You may also consider upgrading your current headlights to SilverStar Ultra Lights ($59.99). They promise up to 50 percent brighter light with up to 40 percent more down-road illumination than standard halogen lights. New wiper blades can also make a big improvement in driver vision and a set of Bosch Icon Wipers cost from $24.99 to $25.99. This premium dual-rubber synthetic product claims to last 40 per cent longer than other blades. If you have a fear of running out of fuel, or a friend who does it regularly or you simply want a peace-of-mind back-up supply of gas for a long driving trip, Spare Fuel ($19.99) is a non-flammable gasoline derivative that is safe to store in the trunk. It’s safe to use in all engines that use unleaded gasoline, comes with filler tube and it can be stored in your vehicle all-year-round. The most common winter auto emergency is a dead battery. Yes, you could carry a set of jumper cables and hope that you can get a boost from another vehicle, but that’s not always easy or possible. Another solution is the Noco Genius Mini Booster, GB30 ($159.99). It may seem a little pricey, but this compact yet surprisingly powerful lithium-ion jump starter pack is mistake-proof and multi-functional. Offering 400 peak amps it can provide up to seven jump-starts on a single charge. It’s also a seven-mode LED flashlight and it can be used as a portable recharge (USB) dock for other electronic devices.

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Gifts to fill a truck lover’s stocking

There’s plenty of gift options for the truck owner on your shopping list.

One week left until Christmas, which sure came quickly. If you, like me, thought you still had lots of time to buy presents, then you can officially start to panic. In a bid to ease that terror, I have listed some of the new truck products that came out this year. Smittybuilt has many offroad items for under $50. R.U.T Utility tool is a foldable military style shovel that has a serrated edge and a double position neck. Storage bag included $20.89. U.F.O is a safety light that is actually an emergency flare with visibility up to a mile with a built in flashlight. It is waterproof and comes complete with a high capacity lithium battery. $25.69. Have you ever hit the trail and do nothing but rub the dust away from your eyes. Trail goggles will come in handy, made from high impact material, three interchangeable lenses (yellow/clear/gray), antifog, anti-scratch and only $28.19. Rigid industries are the makers of popular LED off-road lights. Many new models have come out lately including curved versions that work perfectly over the windshield. Sizes range from 20” all the way up to 54” and mounting brackets are available. Price ranges from $924 $2149. Is cold weather affecting your battery’s ability to hold a charge? – CTEK has a battery charger kit that regulates how much power it gives to the battery and automatically slows down when fully charge. It stands by only giving power when required to maintain your battery for a longer life. For people having difficulty climbing in and out of their truck, power boards that open automatically when the door is opened would be a muchappreciated gift. Close the door and they tuck up

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nicely out of the way. They are made from carbon steel and have a built in anti-pitch safety feature that senses pressure to keep the board from retracting on your hands and feet. $1,325. Snow is coming and what better way to get it off your driveway than a Snowsport plow. It is an easy to install with a front receiver hitch. Self-adjusting and does not require cab controls. The Snowsport is a quick and easy solution to snow clearing. $1,816 - $2,205. Winter debris melting from your car can make a mess of anyone’s garage floor. Tapson has garage mats that are designed to keep mud, slush and other debris from depositing on your floor. Easy to slide outside and hose off and you’re ready to go again. Available in two sizes 7’ 4” x 18’ 4” and 7’ 4” x 21’ 4” - $289.09 - $317.69 Fabtech is a suspension company and is very popular with the off-road community. They have built a unique item that will appeal a wide range of people. It is a 38,000 BTU propane barbecue made to look like a mechanics toolbox. Door slides upon to access a propane tank and the top opens like a traditional grille. Check it out at Fabtech.com ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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160 parents, children, and grandparents attended Santa’s Breakfast on Dec. 13 at Richmond Family Place. Richmond Family Place would like to thank the following groups for making the event a great success: Matt Hand and his colleagues from the Richmond-Delta Starbucks Team; the Richmond Devils Hockey Team; the photographers Rick Leung and Michael Day; the Saturday Dad’s Breakfast volunteers; many hardworking preparation and clean-up teams of volunteers and staff; and the full support from Richmond Family Place board of directors. Last but not the least, a very special thank you also goes to our Santa of the event, Eskiem Hidrom.

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Holiday gift ideas for the new parent in your life

any parents fondly recall their first holiday season as a mom and dad.

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· Camcorder: Many smartphones are capable of taking video, but such devices are not always ideal for shooting longer home videos new parents will want to watch for years to come. An HD camcorder with sufficient internal flash memory can allow new parents to take longer, higher quality videos with superior audio to those that are shot on smartphones. · Nursery sound system: New moms and dads are no doubt anxiously anticipating the day when the newest additions to their households sleep

through the night. Help speed up the arrival of that glorious night with a nursery sound system that provides soothing sounds to create a perfect sleeping environment for newly born boys and girls. The results may not arrive overnight, but parents may soon find their lovable youngster is spending more of the wee hours of the morning sleeping and less time waking up mom and dad. · Spa treatment: Not every gift you buy for the new parents in your life needs to focus on helping them cherish

their first holiday season as parents. New parents tend to experience lots of exhaustion in their first few months on the job, but a spa treatment can be just the relaxing break they need from catering to their bundle of joys’ every need. Book a treatment for both mom and dad so they can spend some time relaxing during this hectic time of year. New parents often cherish their first holiday season as moms and dads, and the right holiday gift can make that first holiday season even better.

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oliday shoppers tend to fall into three distinct camps.

There are those people who have completed all of their shopping and wrapping even before November ends. Others shop in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Finally, many people wait until the last minute, and such shoppers are the ones seen rushing from store to store on December 24. Waiting until the last possible second to purchase a gift may not prove much of a problem when shopping for birthday gifts. But come the holiday season, such procrastination may find shoppers perusing limited inventories and dealing with other frantic proscrastinators. But even those shoppers who still plan to put off their holiday shopping can make the most of such stalling this holiday season. · Consider eGift cards. Many retailers offer digital gift cards that can be emailed in a matter of minutes. Purchase the card from the online retailer and email

the redemption code to the gift recipient. Time the email to arrive on Christmas morning or include all of the necessary information in a holiday card. · Ship to store. Some shoppers like the convenience of shipto-store services. This enables a person to purchase a gift online but avoid shipping charges by having the item made available at a store location. In-stock items are typically ready the day of purchase, and this helps you avoid crowds and impulse buys, as online purchases are typically available at special pick-up locations in the store that allow online shoppers to skip long lines at the registers. · Avoid gimmick gifts. Skip the “as seen on TV” aisle at the store or trendy infomercial gifts. Such gifts may suggest to their recipients that you waited until the last minute to buy the gifts and then really didn’t have any good ideas. · Expect extra charges and factor such charges into your budget. Procrastinating may work for your schedule, but expect to pay more if you shop online and re-

quire shipping. You will probably need to expedite shipping if you expect to have gifts delivered on time. Verify the delivery date before making any purchases. Paying more for shipping may outweigh the hassle of driving to store after store searching for gifts. Online retailers like Amazon may even offer selective delivery on Christmas Eve. · Check store hours. Some stores offer extended shopping hours to meet the needs of last-minute shoppers. You may be able to visit early morning or late at night to skip the crowds. Certain department stores time sales with these extended hours, such as “early bird” or “night owl” specials, so you may even be rewarded for procrastinating. · Shop smaller retailers. One way to avoid the hassles that often come with holiday shopping is to patronize smaller, independent shops. Chances are the crowds will be smaller at these shops and you may have access to a more unique selection of gifts than you would find at the nearby mall.

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Richmond Public Library and Chess2Inspire Association present free beginner’s chess lessons to children ages 5 to12 from Wednesday, Jan. 7 to Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Brighouse branch (7700 Minoru Gate). The lessons cover all the basics of chess including rules, strategies and techniques required to master the game of chess. “Chess has been shown to improve analytical skills and is a great way to exercise both sides of the brain while participating in a social activity,” said Melanie Au, head of Kids’ Place. The organization’s goal is to promote chess to the community by providing opportunities for children to learn the game in a friendly and

In anticipation of the longest night of the year, families are invited to the Richmond Nature Park on Saturday, Dec. 20. Between 1 and 4 p.m., visitors to the park can mark the occasion by drumming and roasting marshmallows. They can also create lanterns to light up the night sky, write a wish on paper to toss in the fire to set it free, decorate the wildlife tree to help birds survive the winter and make evergreen door swags to take home. In addition, there will be face painting and storytelling. The event wraps up with an easy winter walk by lantern light through the park led by the Frost Fairy. This year’s winter solstice, the longest

supportive environment. Ryan Lo, a national chess master and the president of Chess2Inspire, is the instructor. “Personally, I want to give back to the B.C. chess community that introduced me to a lifelong hobby,” he says. “I really enjoyed volunteering for various chess camps as an instructor, so starting a beginner chess course seemed like a good way to help rekindle junior chess.” Chess2Inspire Association provides youth with volunteer opportunities and is a member of Volunteer Canada network. To register, call the Kids Place information desk at 604-231-6412 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/events.

night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, occurs on Sunday, Dec. 21. There is a gradual lengthening of daylight every day after the winter solstice until the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is reached in June. Admission to the event is by donation, with proceeds supporting nature education programs. While at the Nature Park, take a stroll through the trails to enjoy the unique bog setting. The Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Highway. For more information, please call 604718-6188 or visit www.richmond.ca/parksprograms.

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Air France to connect locals to Paris in 2015 New service will create 248 jobs, $8.8 million in wages and will add $13.7 million to GDP by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Eiffel Tower and the romantic streets and fantastic restaurants of Paris will be just one non-stop, 9.5-hour flight away starting this March, when Air France begins direct service from Vancouver International Airport to Charles de Gaulle airport. Describing it as a “glaring omission”—but not for a lack of trying—Vancouver Airport Authority president Craig Richmond said the new service means much more than simply a shorter flight for tourists to one of Europe’s most historic and iconic cities. It opens up a world of business opportunities too, he said. Richmond explained that “air bilaterals” are trade agreements for air travel between countries, and agreeing to one with Air France has been in the works since 2009. In that time, the local airport authority tried to make a strong business case—a profitable one—for Air France to come here, which would require a multi-million dollar investment. The airport authority, Richmond said, needed to convince Air France’s ownership that flying to and from Vancouver was a more profitable venture than other international service routes. While the new route is a time-saver for tourists, it’s also an opportunity to ship local goods directly to France aboard these commercial planes, what’s known as belly cargo. This type of revenue stream can play a major role in an airline turning a profit. With Paris known for its cuisine, the new route opens the possibility of shipping B.C. seafood directly to Paris, anything from dungeness crab to spot prawn to geoduck to fresh B.C. salmon. What other major international cities aren’t currently accessible from Vancouver via a non-stop flight? There are several in Europe, Richmond said, including both Madrid and Barcelona in Spain, as well as Rome. Among the cities that might attract smaller numbers of flying passengers are Prague and Athens. Meanwhile, there are many cities in Asia that are not serviced directly, including secondary cities in China, which only have

Canadian Pacific photo Air France will begin bringing travellers between Vancouver and Paris starting in March of 2015.

a population of about 15 million people. There are also some cities in the United States that can’t be accessed via a direct flight. Richmond said another major announcement on a new air bilateral agreement involving a major international city could be coming later this year, or sooner. Vancouver International Airport still has “lots of room to grow,” Richmond said, adding that there’s all kinds of airside capacity. Richmond is confident that Vancouver International Airport will hit 20 million passengers next year, and with even a modest five per cent annual growth, that translates into an extra one million passengers each year.

Three-times-per-week service will begin March 29, 2015 and continue through May 3, with the frequency increasing to five times per week during the busier travel months from May 4 to Sept. 13, and then back to three-times per week from Sept. 14 to Oct. 24. What economic impact will the new service have? According to Richmond, Air France’s service will create 248 jobs in B.C., add $8.8 million in wages, and add $13.7 million to the gross domestic product. The addition of the new service means Air France and its co-carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, will offer connectivity to 55 destinations in Europe. KLM already provides

7 weekly flights between Vancouver International Airport and Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. The new 777-200 aircraft that will service Vancouver to Paris will be configured to provide 35 business class, 24 premium economy class and 250 economy class seats, with flights leaving Vancouver International Airport at 2 p.m. and arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle at 8:35 a.m. the following day. While shaving three or four hours of flight time may be enough to convince visitors to Paris, the one-stop alternative also makes a very simple difference: there’s no chance of getting your luggage missed at connecting airports.

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feel their children are ready to handle the significant responsibility of dog ownership, and they may prefer their kids first receive a more low-maintenance pet, such as a fish.

Pay for everything: Pets are expensive, even those that are adopted from nearby shelters. Cats and dogs adopted from local shelters or even animals bought directly from breeders will need some immediate medical care, including shots and initial examinations at the veterinarian's office, as well as food, dishes, leashes (if giving a dog), and bedding. When giving pets as a gift, men and women should fit the bill for these additional expenses, which can be significant. Recipients may not be able to afford these additional expenses,

especially during the holiday season, nor did they ask to take on such a financial burden. So men and women giving pets as gifts should be capable of handling the oftoverlooked costs of adopting or buying a new pet. Be willing to take the pet: Some households simply are not a good match for pets. Men and women looking to give pets as holiday gifts should be willing to take the pet into their own homes if things are not working out with the recipient. This does not mean gift-givers have to keep the pet forever, but they should

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Why should I buy health insurance? “When you buy your travel tickets, remember to buy travel health insurance, too,” said Daniel Wang with The Co-operators. “Medical insurance ensures that if you have an accident or become ill, you’ll have access to quality medical care without having to worry about the cost.”

Out-of-country travel health insurance plans usually include:

· Trip cancellation insurance in the event you are unable to leave on your trip due to illness or death · Trip interruption insurance in the event you have to change your travel plans due to an illness or death · Baggage insurance to cover lost, stolen or damaged luggage and personal belongings Travel insurance does not cover all eventualities. It’s important that you read and understand your policy, and if you have any questions, be sure to ask your financial advisor.

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With the amount of product being issued and the huge collection I bought last year we are running out of room to display coins. Also, our new website should be functional early in the New Year and I wanted to start out with great deals. I have spent most of this month putting almost every piece on Royal Canadian Mint on sale. I started from the older mint product ( they have the largest discounts ) and went right Western Coin & up to the first half of 2014 mint products. Stamp I even put the 2015 Lunar Year of Ram coins on sale . From cased Silver Dollars to Proof Sets, 10 cent John Cabot to $50 Winter Scene , all have been put on sale at great savings. Last months column was regarding Gold and Silver prices. At that time Gold was trading at $1312 Canadian while today it is $1390 Canadian. #2-6380 No. 3 Rd. Silver was $17.65 and today it is $18.50. I think that the bottom was when I suggested it was and we should start seeing higher Richmond, B.C. prices this next year. Lastly, many clients have asked whether we are moving now that Staples has moved. Email: We are NOT moving. I hope to be in this location for many more years.

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Yes. The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recently released the first-ever multidisciplinary, evidence-based clinical practice guideline to improve the diagnosis and management of tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears without an identifiable external source. It is commonly described as a “hissing, roaring, buzzing, clicking, ringing or pulsating sensation” and can range from high pitch to low pitch, consist of multiple tones, or sound like noise. It has been estimated that 10% to 15% in adults have tinnitus symptoms. The guideline, developed by a panel including representatives for otolaryngologists, geriatricians, primary care physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, behavioral neuroscientists, neurologists, radiologists, audiologists and tinnitus patients, gives healthcare providers a framework for care and support in mitigating the personal and social impact that tinnitus can have. Among several recommendations for the assessment and treatment of tinnitus, the guideline recommended a hearing aid evaluation for patients who have persistent, bothersome tinnitus associated with documented hearing loss.

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Hi Trisha, without knowing the specifics, its sounds to me like your building sewer piping needs to be flushed out. If this is specific to a bank of units, I would first have your plumber drop a sewer camera down the line and see if it is obstructed and deal with this isolated area. If the problem is more prevalent throughout the building, my suggestion would be check the strata minutes and see when the last time your sanitary sewer piping was “hydroflushed.” This is essentially a process of power washing the inside of the piping. Most buildings are piped such that the sewer piping runs horizontally on the underside of your parkade ceiling. From here the pipes are easily accessed and can be flushed out. We recommend doing this every 2yrs as a standard maintenance item. In some buildings, the design of the building is such that the sewer lines actually offset and run horizontally on one of the floors above, not in the parkade, and are not so easily accessed. In order to flush these lines, the process is much more invasive, and in some cases involves going into individual units and flushing from here, where the piping can be accessed. We have actually been asked to do investigative work in buildings where the pipes have never been flushed. In these cases the piping offsets were on floors above the parkade, and the access points buried behind drywall. In these cases a careful review of the building plans was necessary. We’re local,we’re knowledgeable, and our friendly office staff are available 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday to answer any of your questions.

The second primary risk factor for higher incidence of dental caries (cavities) is reduced saliva flow or dry mouth called “xerostomia”. Saliva is made up of many antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal components as well as various proteins, calcium, phosphate and bicarbonate. It assists in food digestion, but more importantly, balances the pH (acidity) of the mouth and remineralizes the teeth by keeping them super-saturated in this mineral solution. Without saliva your teeth would actually dissolve. Therefore, a reduced saliva, or dry mouth is a big risk factor in assessing your dental caries risk. Dry mouth occurs much more frequently in women than in men and is more prevalent in older adults. Many people are unaware they have it, although studies have shown it affects 20-46% of the population. There are various causes of a dry mouth including stress, age, heredity, diet and disease. Very many commonly used medications, over the counter and prescription, and dietary supplements, cause dry mouth as a side effect. In fact, the American Dental Association (ADA) in 2011 requested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require medications commonly associated with dry mouth side effects to carry warning label information about the oral complications of reduced saliva flow. For this important reason, it is imperative to inform your dental professional of any and all medications and supplements you use. The most commonly used medications associated with dry mouth are analgesics, anti-depressants, anti-hypertensives, acid reflux medications, anti-anxiety medications, allergy medications, antihistamines, as well as, decongestant/cold medications. The prevalence and extent of dry mouth increases with the number of drugs taken every day. For those who cannot remove medications from their diet there are alternatives such as saliva replacements, pH neutralization products, xylitol containing dental products and increased fluoride exposure. Testing for saliva flow, although simple to do, is rarely done by dental practices. You can test it yourself by spitting into a measuring cup for one minute. 0.25 to 0.35 ml is normal for resting saliva flow. Chewing on sterile wax (or some other unflavoured substance) for five minutes should produce 1 to 3 ml of saliva. Less volume than this is considered higher risk for caries. Dentists/hygienists can perform other simple tests to get an idea of your risk, too.

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Estate Association forecast for 2015?

CREA says “In 2015, Canadian exports, job growth and incomes are expected to improve with mortgage interest rates edging only slightly higher. These opposing factors should benefit sales activity in housing markets where demand has been softer and prices have remained more affordable” “Sales in relatively less affordable housing markets are expected to be more sensitive to higher mortgage interest rates.” This revised outlook came as the association reported home sales though its multiple listing service were flat in November compared with October. Compared with November 2013, sales were up 2.7 per cent. Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/canadian-homesales-activity-stable-in-november-1.2148137#ixzz3MC2McdUX

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Q: What is rainscreen? A:

To put it simply, a rainscreen assembly on a house separates the exterior cladding from the building through the use of furring strips. Rainscreen systems rely on the space/cavity between the cladding and the exterior wall to prevent water from penetrating the inner exterior wall assembly. A ventilated rainscreen system provides a continuous air space that is open at the top and bottom of the exterior walls. This encourages airflow and drying when water gets between the cladding and the exterior wall of the building. This cavity must be protected with overhangs and screens so that bulk water and insects cannot get in. To further ensure that moisture will not penetrate the building envelope, a properly designed rainscreen system will also need a continuous moisture barrier over the sheathing to create a drainage plane on the inner face of the cavity. All rainscreen systems require careful design and detailing, making them more expensive than other cladding options, however they are essential in wet climates such as ours.

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There are many different types of services or celebrations to suit all preferences. Traditional, Memorial or Graveside have been most common historically however as trends change, so has funeral service. While we still proudly offer the traditional style of funeral service, we can also tailor a celebration to suit your needs. These include such events as an Evening or Afternoon to Remember. We can offer a master of ceremony and cocktail style reception with a toast to a life well lived. Favorite music played and keepsake bookmarks given to all guests with a favorite family recipe. While this is just one example, the possibilities are absolutely endless. Let us help you to customize your “Toast To A Life Well Lived”. For more information or for a free copy of the Family Registry, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604-273-3748.

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Q: What is Dry Eye Syndrome? A:

Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its consequences range from subtle but constant irritation to inflammation of the anterior (front) tissues of the eye. Persistent dryness, scratchiness, red eyes and a burning sensation are common symptoms of dry eyes. These symptoms alone may prompt your optometrist to diagnose dry eye syndrome. If your home or office has air conditioning or a dry heating system that can dry out your eyes. Another cause is insufficient blinking, such as when you’re staring at a computer screen all day. Dry eyes also are a symptom of systemic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ocular rosacea or sjogren’s syndrome. Though dry eyes cannot be cured, there are a number of steps that can be taken to treat them. You should discuss treatment options with an optometrist.

The holidays are upon us and it is more of a challenge to stay healthy during this busy and stressful season. A few things will help: • Don’t drink too much alcohol • Limit the amount of sweets • Drink plenty of water • Get enough sleep • Maintain your exercise level • Gargle nightly with mouthwash or warm salt water • Take extra vitamins like Vit D3, a good quality multivitamin and omega 3 fish oils • Eat enough fruits and vegetables • Don’t stress yourself - say No if you are feeling overwhelmed • Most importantly continue your chiropractic adjustments as a properly functioning nervous system will help you avoid sickness Remember, the holiday season should be a time of rest, relaxation and quality time spent with lovevd ones not a time of stress and sickness. Slow down, enjoy the holidays and take care of yourself.

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“Don’t deprive youris the seaself but be intelligent son to be about it.” indulging Here are Stanton’s at holiday parties top four tips for or family gatherstaying in shape this holiday season: ings, which can •Plan and schedule be challenging for your daily workouts. runners to follow •Be ready to run A Runner’s Mind with a friend, pet or healthy eating Christine Blanchette running group to stay habits and keep motivated. working out dur•Do speed work indoors on dry ing this festive period.

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surfaces. •Run in small loops close to your home base. If you find it’s getting unbearable, you (won’t) be too far from shelter. Also Stanton shared his five keys to holiday running: •Wear three layers: a base layer, an insulating layer, and a windproof shell. Some clothing is quite efficient, such as Fit -Wear; if you have this then two layers will suffice. •Keep your head covered and your hands and feet warm as a significant amount of our heat loss comes from our extremities. •Warm up properly, start your runs at a comfortable pace running into the wind for the first part and with the wind on the return portion, and slowly build up to a pace slower than your normal training pace. •Shorten your stride to improve your footing on icy roads. Wear Ice Grips over the soles of your shoes for greater traction. •On your first few runs on snow

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or ice, you may experience slight muscle soreness in the legs. That is because your supporting muscles are working harder to control your balance on the slippery surface. To keep you motivated and on track, the latest technology offers new ways to inspire activity and maintain safety. Top three electronic gadgets for the holidays: 1) The Garmin Forerunner 920XT HRM packs a fleet of highend training features into a sleek watch that is wet suit-friendly and about 15 percent lighter than its predecessor, the Fore-

runner 910XT. It boasts a highresolution color display; flexible, hinged bands and a watch mode, so you can wear it all day. The activity tracking feature measures your steps, sleep and calories burned all day, giving you a more complete picture of your daily activity. This model includes a HRM-Run Monitor. 2) Garmin Forerunner 15 with HRM: Take your training to the next level with the simple and stylish Forerunner 15. This GPS running watch adds heart rate monitoring so that you can follow your heart. Pair it with a foot

pod to capture distance data on treadmill runs. Activity tracking reminds you when it’s time to move and counts steps and calories burned all day. Plus, save, plan and share - or just show off with Garmin ConnectTM, our free online community. 3) The Polar M400 HRM is a stylish sport watch with GPS and heart rate sensor for 24/7 activity tracking. It is designed for urban and trail runners who want sporty design with advanced GPS and training features, along with loads of options to keep an eye on their activity.

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When the choice is a couple of carrot sticks or a glass of eggnog, you get a vivid word picture of the temptations all around you. So go for it; have the eggnog as long as it’s served in a shot glass or a thimble because everything in moderation is the key to keeping adding inches off your waistline. In a recent interview with John Stanton, the founder of Running Room and Order of Canada recipient shared his five keys to holiday running and discussed some top tech gadgets to keep you motivated and safe while out there on the road. “It is always a fun time of year because there are a lot of festive activities,” Stanton began, “And runners need to know that it is important to remember your calories intake. Number one tip: don’t go to the party hungry. Take a moment to have a salad before going and that way when you do arrive you won’t be as hungry.” He says “Also chewing sugarless gum while standing around where the food is will help you. Having a glass of wine and sipping it will help you not to over indulge. Avoid the eggnog—it is a killer! It is full of calories and hard liquor is dangerous too.

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One thing about organised crime is they don’t work regular hours, take holidays and, like the stores; this time of year is a feeding frenzy. This month the main culprit is hoax news stories that spread malware, usually with a link to an infected website. And the gullible are helping out by forwarding these fake stories on to friends and family. If you get one of these emails and it says “SHARE” in big bold letters - do everyone one a favour and don’t. If it looks outrageous and designed to entice a mouse click - don’t. If you get a pop up or something that says your computer is infected, don’t believe it, ever - unless it really does come from your personal anti-virus software. If you are crazy enough to click then you could be in for a rude and every expensive awakening. Anti-virus software is unreliable at best. Want something to check files and links sent to you for malware? virustotal.com Sixty-one web site malware checkers and fifty-five anti-virus scanners all in one. And it’s free.

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NDP blasts lottery corporation spending by Tom Fletcher Black Press A financial review of B.C. Lottery Corp. put a sunny face on an organization that continues to waste money and have significant gaps in control of illegal activities, NDP gambling critic David Eby says. Among the findings of the review were that BCLC costs have been rising faster than revenues from casinos and lotteries, four departing executives received 18 months severance pay regardless of their length of service, and a test of retailers found that 40 per cent of them sold lottery tickets to minors. Finance Minister Mike de Jong released the report Wednesday in Kamloops, with BCLC board chair Bud Smith describing an overhaul of the corporation’s human resources department after a staff buyout program that was designed to save $6.6 million, but ended up costing $25 million. The corporation offered early retirement and severance packages to employees aged 50 and older, expecting to eliminate 68 positions. The offer was accepted by 142 employees, and de Jong admitted that BCLC will have to hire more staff to fill some of the unexpected vacancies.

The program was “not a particularly shining example” of management, he said. Eby also noted that since BCLC stopped paying for a dedicated RCMP group to investigate money laundering, suspicious cash transactions in B.C. casinos have doubled, “and to my knowledge there has not been a single charge at a B.C. casino related to money laundering.” De Jong said the increase in reports to Ottawa of large cash transactions are in part due to a better system for detecting them. “There are some big rollers out there who travel from Macao to Vegas to Vancouver, who are used to transacting their gaming in cash,” de Jong said. Eby also highlighted an “employee recognition” program that paid out $217,000 last year in cash, gift cards and merchandise, and a catered corporate box at the Rogers Centre in Vancouver. “This is money that is taken from hospitals, schools and public programs to pay for BCLC executives to go to Canucks games,” he said. The audit also showed that BCLC’s venture into online poker and gambling, PlayNow.com, is bringing in only three per cent of the corporation’s revenues after five years of operation.

Vancouver Metro NDP gambling critic David Eby.

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BC Ferries is ending its 3.4 per cent fuel surcharge in the wake of the plunge in the price of crude oil in recent months. President and CEO Mike Corrigan cited the drop in the cost of diesel for the decision. “With the current favourable market conditions, we have been hedging our diesel fuel costs and are now in a position to eliminate the fuel surcharge,” Corrigan said.

“We know that fare affordability is an issue for our customers.” Fuel surcharges were originally added when oil prices spiked to record levels of around $150 in 2008 and have been on and off since then, depending on fuel prices. Oil prices have fallen nearly 50 per cent from their 2014 high of $110 but diesel prices have not fallen to the same degree.

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Olenick, Steve Born Jan 22,1933, passed away Dec 16, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 81 years. Survived by his loving wife Doreen, son Daryl, (Helen) daughter Diane, grandchildren Courtney and Travis, his Auntie Pearl, many cousins, and granddogs Rosie and Hershey. Steve was a longtime resident of Richmond . He was very generous, and gave back to his community . In addition, he was a volunteer driver for the Freemasons Cancer Car Program for 16 years. He was an avid sports enthusiast and member of the Richmond Lawn Bowling Club. He enjoyed gardening and WHQGLQJ WR KLV ĹľVK DQG WKH KXPPLQJELUGV WKDW YLVLWHG KLV \DUG However, his biggest enjoyment was spending time with his family and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held Tues Dec 23, 2014 at 12pm in the Chapel at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Rd. Rmd. %& 5HFHSWLRQ WR IROORZ ,Q OLHX RI ĹśRZHUV GRQDWLRQV PD\ EH made to the Freemasons Cancer Car Volunteer Driver Program , or the local charity of your choice. Richmond Funeral Home Arbor Memorial Inc. | 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC, V6X 1K1 T: (604) 273-3748

SUMMERS, Mary Eleanor (Wyckoff) July 5, 1926 - Dec. 8, 2014 Eleanor was born in Vancouver. She lived most of her life in Vancouver, Richmond, and Tsawwassen, with a brief period in Calgary, AB during WW2, where she met her husband of 68 years, Bob Summers. They were married in Vancouver in 1946. Before the War she worked in Vancouver as a street photographer. Just before and after marriage she worked as a legal secretary in Victoria and Vancouver. After starting a family she devoted her life to raising her two children and to volunteer activities. She volunteered for the Red Cross in Richmond for many years, then when living in Tsawwassen was a volunteer with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary for 27 years. During the early years she and Bob loved outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, and family camping trips. In later years they enjoyed travelling, and their many trips included three to Australia to visit Eleanorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distant cousins on her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side. In her final years health issues prevented travel, but she still enjoyed local outdoor activities. Eleanor traces her Wyckoff roots in North America back to their arrival in 1637 where they settled in what is now Brooklyn New York, and in Canada back to a United Empire Loyalist who settled in the District of Niagra, Upper Canada, in 1784. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband Robert Thomas (Bob) Summers, sons Ken (Gail) and Steve, grandchildren Cara-lyn (Garrett) Field and Jered (Robyn), great grandchildren Kalieen and Bryn Field, and brother Ron (Toni) Wyckoff. She was predeceased by her brothers Harry and Bob Wyckoff. A memorial will be held at St. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen at 1:00pm on January 3rd, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Alzheimers Society of BC or the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. Online tributes and condolences can be made at: http://www.myalternatives.ca/ (obituaries).

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ACUPUNCTURIST Salary: $17.00 - 18.00/hr. Energy Healthy Center-Richmond 200 - 4400 Hazelbridge Way energycenter1958@hotmail.com As an acupuncturist, your duty is to treat our patients with the method of acupuncture while being able to explain their symptoms to them. Need to have graduated from a Chinese medical institution in BC and obtained a diploma, no previous work experience needed. (This position requires a B.C Registered Acupuncturist Licence.)

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is now accepting applications for full time Seasonal Farm Labourers. 22 positions avail. Wage rate $10.50/hr. Approx. 50 + hrs/wk. Approx. starting date March 15, 2015. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning. Contact Desmond by fax: 604-448-0911or at 8400 No. 6 Rd., Richmond betwn 10am - 4pm. Mon. - Fri. or email: desmond@cmgolf.ca

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Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 24’ Powerboat “Cornett” including a 14’ Boat (reg:DOT11392), and (1) 24’ Powerboat “Not Free” including a 156 Runabout; debtor “Cecil Calvert” to recover $3,970.52 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. These units will be made available for sale after December 26, 2014. Units are currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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Each year Cambie Secondary Recreational Leadership students co-ordinate a fundraiser called the Wake-A-Thon. Students get pledges, and co-ordinate many different fundraising activities in an effort to support three organizations of their choosing. These students then stay awake all night long as a symbol of their support and to demonstrate that they are willing to endure a small amount of hardship in the process of supporting the needs of others. The group raised $8,200 for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Autism Speaks and Free The Children: The Power of a Girl.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada made a generous $20,500 donation to Richmond Hospital Foundation to help purchase new equipment for the Emergency Department. The new equipment includes a nasal diagnostic scope to look inside the nose and throat for foreign objects and a pediatric laryngoscope inserting tool to look inside the airways and help diagnose and intubate children. This is the second donation that Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada made this year to the Richmond Hospital Foundation. Their first donation of $15,000 made in November helped purchase a slit lamp microscope for the Emergency Department at Richmond Hospital. Mac Miao, vice CEO of Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Canada (second from left), accompanied by other members of the organization presented a cheque to Natalie Meixner, president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation (centre).

Nickolas and Alyssa Lowe felt like they needed to do something after both their mother and aunt were diagnosed with cancer, so they decided to sell Freezies and donate the proceeds to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. The Freezie sales raised $71 in total, and the donation will help support the B.C. Cancer Agency’s acquisition of a VERO machine, a technologically-advanced radiotherapy system. One of the first machine is able to deliver precise treatment to tumours that would not be possible to treat otherwise through traditional radiation therapy. Nickolas, 12, said it’s important to support cancer research because “cancer is a tough thing and they sometimes need medication to stay alive.” Alyssa, 6, hopes the money they donated will “help people get better and help find better medicine.” Their wish for the holidays is for everyone to be with their families and for “the sick people to get better.”

DECEMBER

CLAUDIA MAKHANKO-TANG Claudia Makhanko-Tang overcame an injury that kept her sidelined all summer to get 5th place at Skate Canada’s B.C./Yukon championships in Prince George. Her success came despite just four training days. “I love to skate and I really wanted to compete.” Her coach Keegan Murphy said, “I think the sky is the limit for her.”

The Richmond Review is proud to recognize Claudia Makhanko-Tang as the Athlete of the Month.