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Food bank brightens season for those in need Community steps up once again, but food bank feeling pinch with drop in donations by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter It’s one of the busiest days of the year for warehouse volunteers and staff at Richmond Food Bank. It’s also the last day of school. When textbooks close ahead of the Christmas break at schools, CUPE bus drivers volunteer to pick up food donations collected by students through food drives around Richmond. Food literally arrives at the Cedarbridge Way food bank by the busload. Last Thursday bus drivers— whose assistance allows food bank vehicles to concentrate on other pickups and regular routes—hauled food collections from 14 schools. By late morning Friday, donations had already poured in from 18 additional schools. Schools are just one segment of the community that helps the Richmond Food Bank help those in need dur-
Keith Yee photo Some of the volunteers and staff at Richmond Food Bank during a recent volunteer potluck event.
ing the Christmas season and beyond. “We don’t receive any support from any level of government. It’s entirely community based,” said Alex Nixon, the food bank’s outreach coordinator. “We’re so grateful to have the support of businesses, of organizations, of individuals.”
Donations of food and cash come from big and small: large corporations that embark on large food drives to individuals who write a cheque for $25, $50 or $100. But contributions are down this year, said Nixon, who noted donations tend to pour in during the final days before Christmas, and then again
before New Year’s Day. “We hopefully will meet our budget. It’s still a little early to say,” he said. “We’re hopeful.” Each week the food bank serves 1,400 people. But at this time of year—with rising food, heating and Christmas bills—the need can be greater. During one recent week, 1,550 people sought help
from the Richmond Food Bank. A third of those people are children. Many food bank users, suffering through a crisis, seek just temporary help. Helping those who need help the most are a team of 200 volunteers. The tightknit group are neighbours helping neighbours—people
who make sure generous donations from the community get to the right tables in Richmond. “Without their help, and without the support of our donors, we wouldn’t be able to help more than 1,400 people each week,” said Nixon. “We’re really grateful for that support.”
Support for Richmond Christmas Fund ‘overwhelming’ Community digs deep to help hundreds of needy families and children this season by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter It was at a recent community event that Wayne Duzita was approached by a retiree, cheque in hand. “He’s on a fixed income, but he gave me a cheque for $200,” said Duzita, community chairperson of the Richmond Christmas Fund. “It’s that engagement that we’re seeing in the city of Richmond at all levels. It’s truly amazing.” That $200 is part of a windfall in cash donations to the Richmond Christmas Fund. This year the community donated over $200,000 in support of Richmond’s needy families, along with a mountain of toys estimated at 16,000 to 18,000 items. Each year the fund uses community donations to purchase grocery vouchers for low-income residents—ensuring that all families have the chance to enjoy a holiday celebration. The children, meanwhile, receive numerous gifts to brighten the Christmas season. Some families are also matched with a sponsor for a custom food and gift hamper. After the final count, cash donations are expected to be 10 per cent higher than last year, while toy do-
Martin van den Hemel photo The Richmond Christmas Fund’s annual drive-thru event helped build enthusiasm for the campaign and generated $10,000 in cash donations along with many toy donations.
nations are up at least 50 per cent. “It’s been overwhelming,” said Duzita. “The toy contributions have been just miraculous this year— they’ve just been way over the top.” This year over 1,800 individuals— including 700 children—registered for help with the Richmond Christmas Fund.
Duzita said he believes the compassion to help runs deep in Richmond, where over 300 different organizations exist to help people and ensure their needs are met. “There’s a strong community engagement, and it’s at all levels,” he said, attributing the Richmond Christmas Fund’s success in part to
awareness built through The Richmond Review and through the fund’s “army.” Over the last few years, Duzita has been working to build this army— a group of strong community and business leaders who have used their influence and resources to build support for the Richmond
Christmas Fund. The army, nearing 100 members, is generating a true community engagement, he said. One of many success stories for the Richmond Christmas Fund this year came in November at the fourth-annual drive-thru event at Lansdowne Centre. The event, which also offered a donation drop-off at River Rock this year, helped build enthusiasm for the campaign and generated $10,000 in cash donations along with many toy donations. Some fundraisers were large, like the annual Richmond Auto Mall Windows of Hope. That event, in which community volunteers create window displays at dealerships, generated $30,000. Another big event was the Victor Ghirra Toy Drive. In its eighth year, the drive collected a mountain of toy donations at the Riverside Banquet Hall. Others fundraisers were small, such as the work of four Richmond boys ages eight to 11. Josh and Lucas Robie, and Quinton and Malcolm Dennill, spent much of 2014 collecting empty bottles and selling personal items in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund, raising enough money to buy $837 in toys and $200 in books. Contributions also come in the form of manpower. Over 120 volunteers step up each year and contribute their time directly to the Richmond Christmas Fund, helping with registration, toy distribution, data entry and fundraising events.
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Richmond hosts trade talks with friendship city Qingdao Delegation from Chinese City visits Richmond MLA at Olympic oval by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
B.C. Government photo International Trade Minister and Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat joins B.C. chef Nathan Fong in Qingdao, China for a seafood chowder demonstration at China’s largest seafood expo last month.
The Richmond Olympic Oval played host last Friday to an international delegation the City of Richmond is officially on friendly terms with. Politicians and other officials from Qingdao—a city in eastern China linked to Richmond through a friendship city relationship—met with Minister of International Trade and Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat to talk trade. The meeting was aimed at
strengthening the province’s relationship with Qingdao following the signing of an economic partnership agreement last month. “This was an excellent opportunity to meet with the Qingdao municipal government to reinforce the commitments made in our economic partnership agreement,” Wat said in a news release. Qingdao is seen by the B.C. government as a strong trade partner. “This was their first visit to B.C. since the agreement was signed, where they got a chance to see firsthand how we can work together in areas of mutual interest,” said Wat, who met with Qingdao vice-mayor Liu Mingjun and other officials participating in an investment seminar with local business leaders. Wat’s trade mission to China,
Korea and Japan last month resulted in the Nov. 7 signing of a memorandum of understanding on economic partnership with Qingdao. It’s the first such agreement for the Chinese city, focusing on supporting businesses key to both Qingdao and B.C., including ocean technology, agriculture, international education and clean technology. Qingdao has a population of over 8.7 million and is a marine transportation hub, boasting the seventh largest port in the world. The city signed a Friendship City Agreement with Richmond in 2008. Tourism Richmond and Qingdao Tourism also have a deal—a mutual assistance agreement signed in 2011. Richmond also has ties with another Chinese city, having signed a sister city agreement with Xiamen in 2012.
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An electrical fault is suspected of causing a fire underneath a Canada Line vehicle Saturday afternoon near Aberdeen station, which interrupted service for about three hours. TransLink spokesperson Cheryl Ziola said the problem first surfaced around 3 p.m. while many people were on board the train, though there were no injuries and passengers were safely removed without incident. “The electrical issue was localized to that one train car but to ensure continued passenger safety our engineering and maintenance staff are doing a precautionary check of all fleet vehicles to confirm,” Ziola said. During the service interruption, four buses shuttled passengers between Bridgeport and Brighouse stations, with service resuming just after 6 p.m. Ziola said the investigation is ongoing, and more will be known once the full investigation is completed. “Early findings indicate an electrical fault caused the smoke,” she said. A YouTube video ( t i ny u r l. co m / CanadaLineFire) was posted on the weekend, which shows smoke billowing from the car and sparking in the undercarriage. —Martin van den Hemel
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LET CARVER'S HOST YOUR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S EVE Local realtors led a campaign to collect warm clothing and blankets that were distributed through the Richmond Salvation Army. Hauling donations are realtors Deb Robson, Valerie Laurendeau and Stacey Davidson.
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The Richmond Salvation Army is hoping for a Christmas miracle. Donations to the charity behind the bright red Christmas Kettles are down significantly this season. Last year the charity made $170,000 from the local fundraising campaign, which pays for operations at the Gilbert Road institution throughout the year, but this year it will be lucky to make $120,000, according to Major Ed Chiu. “It’s low. We’re definitely not where we should be,� he said, noting it’s a similar story elsewhere. “Everyone’s all down.� The campaign runs through Christmas Eve and allows the charity to provide vulnerable people with basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, along with life-changing programs. “We’re going to go full
force right till the end of Christmas Eve with a very positive attitude, and obviously our faith,� said Chiu. While some communities manage to find volunteers, kettles in Richmond are manned by paid workers, according to Chiu. Despite this, the local unit hasn’t been able to staff kettles as much as last year. Some kettle locations that were successful in the past have taken a turn for the worse. In some cases, donations haven’t even covered a kettle worker’s wages in a given shift. All contributions to the Richmond Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign stay in Rich-
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EDITORIAL: Light over darkness
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hristmas is a celebration of peace and goodwill that has been embraced by cultures worldwide – and for good reason.
While many Christians choose to mark Dec. 25 specifically as the birth of Jesus – one of the keystones of Christian faith – the festivities surrounding the date have underlying themes that are universal for all humans without hate in their hearts. While Hanukkah (Dec. 16 to Dec. 24) commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a successful revolt in the second century BC, in a broader, symbolic sense the lighting of the menorah represents the triumph of light over dark, of good over evil and injustice. And while Kwanzaa (Dec. 26 to Jan.1) was created in 1965 to celebrate African-Amer-
ican and Pan-African culture, its avowal of traditional principles of unity, family, brotherhood, and contribution to community through work and creativity can serve as an inspiration to many others, whatever their heritage. There are other celebrations in December – some well-known, others obscure, some humourous or downright iconoclastic. But all, on some level, are about goodwill and a commitment to shared values. There are plenty of signs that the spirit of Christ is back in Christmas (if He ever left) – some of them from other cultures who have no problem with the existence of a Christian celebration. And while some will look around and decry signs of a commercialized, materialistic Christmas, it’s evident that most ordinary people these days are doing their best to strive for a
balance, to check runaway expenditure and concentrate on celebrating the really important things, like home and family – or extended family – and good fellowship. We have enough evidence of misfortune around us to make us value the blessings we have and not the material goods we covet. Most of us feel it is well to pause at this time, at the end of the year, to ponder and re-commit to principles that are central to all races and religions, that are held dear by both the spiritual and those who consider themselves atheistic or agnostic. Particularly at times when bad news and grim headlines can bring us to the brink of despair, we need messages of positivity and the simple understanding that others share our fundamental good will and desire for a better, brighter world. — Black Press
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“Yes it’s in the original box, and some 40 years ago it would have added value. But so many of the Frozen dolls were sold and unopened that they have, unfortunately for you, flooded the market. It’s probably not worth what you paid for it. But thank you for coming to the Antiques Road Show today” I can see it all now! Doll after doll, action figure after action figure, all still hermetically sealed in the box they came in will flood 85% of the antique market in the future. And why is that? ’Cause they never could get them out of the dang blasted box! Why you can’t even call it a box. It’s an environment. Little Elsa is frozen in time and space. All entombed by a blister pack and then tied, taped, and suspended into a winter wonderland. Each arm and leg, neck and torso are painstakingly tied from the back of the plasticized cardboard scene. And each tie is then taped as if to make sure she can’t get away. Then the cardboard environment is placed in an equally attractive windowed box that is sealed with far too many pieces of invisible tape It would be easier to get a guy out of Guantanamo Bay Prison than this doll from that box. A box that has become the prison she’s attached to. A box so incased in plastic that it would seem that this toys country of origin (China) is ridding its self of non recycle-able plastic by plasticizing everything it exports to a ridiculous degree. It all starts with the windowed box. And every one of them is different. You push then pull on spots where you think would be an entry point, but your wrong. Flaps are discovered for access where only an IKEA designer would think to look. More pushing, pulling and then discover the flaps are covered in invisible tape. You pick away the tape from the three flaps, then discover there’s four flaps. It’s after you attack the fourth flap with barred nails and flashing teeth that you’re made pain-
fully aware that they’ve taped all the edges too. To the point it’s as if they were trying to rid the factory of this invisible tape. Success! Windowed box breached. Consider yourself proud for having achieved this level in entering it’s plastic domain on the same day and without swearing. But describing it as a plastic domain isn’t entirely correct. It’s must be a carbon fibre/plastic domain. Because you can’t rip it, or bite your way through it like you could do if it were plastic. You need harden German steel found only in your wife’s expensive kitchen knives. These have to be sharpened to an operating rooms edge so to gain entry into this gilded prison. Plus you have to back up your blade with wire snips and scissors as your tools of the trade to unlock Christmas Day. And the physical properties of the carbon fibre/plastic, prison the toy is encased in, change when stabbed. At first you push and push with the blade, careful not bending it too much as to break its point off. You know the tip will break because you’ve done it to three knives already. Then, once through the plastic it’s like a hot knife through butter. And now the stabbing blade is coming directly at the place where you plan on digesting a pound and a half of turkey later that day. But
wait, you’re saved! Saved from a self appendectomy by the carbon fiber/ plastic cardboard thats prisoning Elsa. It’s now here that the once hot knife through butter scenario changes. Now using the knife to free little Elsa from her plastic cell is like trying to cut tough leather with a dull hammer. Why? So you now try birthing the toy by pulling it through the hole you’ve made with the now fourth pointless knife. You yank on her blond hair, head and arms with the two fingers you can fit in the hole. No luck! Elsa is still a prisoner and you’re cut up from the carbon fibre/plastic edges, bleeding all over Christmas. It’s then you discover little Charlotte’s toy is wired and tied half a dozen times to the appendectomy saving cardboard. Now at this point you want to swear. You should swear. You’ve sworn at less. But your surrounded by children and elderly relatives and dear old mom. So you bite your tongue and smile . And it’s through that smile you note that each knot and twist is then blessed with more of the almost invisible tape. To which you then remember Jesus at Christmas by audibly but unknowingly ask him for help. And so it is with bared teeth, nails and divine help more dang blasted tape is removed. Then with the attention of one
disarming a bomb you note wire or twine. If she’s just tied with twine, you can use scissors to free her from her six anchoring points. Please note; scissors,not a knife to be used here. Some years ago I used a knife and wound up looking like Jack Nicholson in the movie Chinatown. If plasticized wire is assessed, you could try twisting it counter clockwise. And if that doesn’t work, clockwise. Then repeat. And repeat. Then you swear. You don’t care who’s in the room at this point. Help is now required to gain entry into poor little Elsa’s toy prison. You ask some relatives kid named Bobby or something to go to the garage and get the wire snips from your toolbox for you. Then after four unsuccessful trips by Are-youkidding-me!, you pull yourself up with the help of the Christmas tree which goes quickly from vertical to horizontal. Snips acquired, and tree righted, you cut the six anchoring points and the left hand off the once treasured Elsa doll. Now the blond curly haired, seemingly angelic, patiently waiting for her doll, Charlotte, swears. This brings the total to four people with potty mouths today. Myself, the wife when I pulled the tree over, the not so angelic Charlotte and Are-youkidding-me when I yelled at him for not being able to find the snips. Right-handed Elsa is now free. But by this time they have found someone else to carve your turkey, and everyone has abandoned you. The whole bunch of turkey-eatingunbelievers who thought I couldn’t free Elsa before dinner, started eating without you. Well I showed them,...they were right? Oh well at least that’s one freed. Now four more to go. “Hey! You turkey-eating-unbelievers, do I recycle this carbon fibre/ plastic cardboard or just throw it away? Someone?.... Anyone? No really where does it go?.....Are-youkidding-me that was really rude.” Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.
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Editor: During Homelessness Action Week in October the community of Richmond came together to support the annual Richmond Homeless Connect—a day for people experiencing homelessness in Richmond to gather and access many services in one location. This year approximately 70 people attended St. Alban Anglican Church and received a pancake breakfast, hot lunch and snack to go, winter clothing, medical screening services from local emergency doctors and medical students, flu shots from public health nurses, housing information from Chimo volunteers as well as information on other services available to them in the community. Homeless Connect would not happen without the help and support of many. On behalf of the organizers, the Richmond Homelessness Coalition, I would like to thank Richmond residents who donated warm clothing and personal care items and the hospital auxiliary thrift store and Broadmoor Baptist church for collecting the donations. Thanks also goes to Richmond Sunrise Rotary, Gilmore United Church, and Catholic Women’s League of Canada, St. Paul Parish for financial donations. We would like to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers who gave their time to make sure that our guests received the help they were seeking. Richmond has very little in the way of emergency shelters for people who are homeless, but when the weather is very cold and wet, extreme weather mats are made available at St. Alban Anglican Church. (http://innfromthecold.blogspot. ca/p/home.html). This shelter has already been open a couple of times this year and more openings are anticipated in the days to come. As we enjoy the holiday season, please remember those who are without a home and make a donation to the extreme weather shelter, in care of St. Alban’s Anglican Church. For more information call 604-278-2770. Lynda Brummitt, Facilitation Administrator Richmond Homelessness Coalition
Editor: I am moving out of Richmond. I have been here for 35 years, but no more—the city and council will get no more taxes from me and no vote also. Richmond has changed too much—it is not the warm place it was one time. Ron Seligman Richmond
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letters The essence of Christmas Editor: Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are looking forward with great excitement to the celebration of Christmas. Christmas brings varied thoughts and mixed emotions to so many people. The essence of Christmas radiates forgiveness, joy, peace and hope. The humble birth of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago signifies God’s ultimate love to His children. When the fullness of time had come, God sent His only begotten Son to start His mission to the world. God’s program of redemption calls for the coming of Jesus Christ into this world. He became flesh and dwelt among us. His birth is, indeed, a fulfillment of God’s promise that for us a child is to be born and unto us a child is to be given. From His birth to His death, Jesus had a deep awareness of His mission. He had always put a great sense of urgency to accomplish what God sent Him to do. Through Him, the victory for the salvation of mankind has been won. A big success! The first Christmas, the Christmas today and the
Christmases in the coming generation have all the same message. The power of the message is being boosted anew as we celebrate His birth in a sensible way. By being Christ-like, in our capacity we can therefore bring forgiveness, joy, peace and hope to our fellow being. Our salvation rewards us with a mission. Before leaving his earthly ministry, Jesus said, “As the Father had sent me, I am sending you.” Christ’s coming into the world has something to do with our mission. Ours is a mirror of Christ’s mission. Let the message of Christ’s birth be a mission for all of us. With today’s globalization and by utilizing the power of social media and Internet, we can effectively continue to herald the majestic message of that first Christmas. In doing so, we can put great rejoicing in our heart while we hear the echo of the angels chanting, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Merry Christmas to all! Joe Larano, Jr. Richmond
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Lack of addiction treatment flagged by crime panel Prolific crime tied to drugs, alcohol, mental health by Jeff Nagel Black Press A blue ribbon panel on crime reduction has urged the province to concentrate even more on the few prolific offenders who commit most offences and expand drug addiction treatment and services for the mentally ill. Chaired by Abbotsford South MLA and criminologist Darryl Plecas, the panel appointed by Justice Minister Suzanne Anton also urges the province to appoint a senior crime fighting leader to get different agencies to work better together. The province has already passed legislation that will allow it to force holdout municipalities to join specialized policing teams, such as the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. The panel report said lack of access for drug and alcohol addiction treatment was “a major issue” it heard across the province, and was told that in Port
Hardy, for example, 500 people needed treatment but there were only six treatment beds. “The lack of funding for abstinence-based and other recovery support programs was described as a serious issue everywhere and as one of the main reasons for the high rates of recidivism observed across the province amongst offenders suffering from substance abuse disorder.” The report recommends spending more money on drug addiction treatment and mental health services, citing estimates that every dollar spent curing addiction cuts drug related-crime and justice costs by up to $7, and $12 if health care costs are counted. The report also calls for a task force to probe problems with the proliferation of unlicensed and sometimes “predatory” drug recovery houses. Jail doesn’t stop persistent offenders, the report said, adding it’s “particularly ineffective” with the severely addicted or mentally ill. More than two-thirds of offenders in the corrections system in 2012 were repeat offenders, and 40
per cent had 10 or more convictions. Analysts sift data to anticipate repeat crimes, identified chronic offenders are watched more closely on release and they get social supports that help them break away from the crime track. The re-offence rate of those those career criminals dropped 40 per cent in the first year after release, while more of them took up offers of housing and social services, and had less contact with police. The report recommends that approach be taken province-wide, noting crime rates in B.C. have fallen faster than anywhere else in North America, in part because of crime reduction strategies. The province should also aim to monitor more offenders with electronic ankle bracelets, the report said, and improve rehabilitation and treatment programs for inmates. The province has not yet committed to act on the report. Anton said one new step under consideration is a regional integrated community safety partnership pilot project that would bring together various
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Black Press The province’s latest liquor reform will make it easier for wine stores to relocate into grocery stores—provided they offer only B.C. wines— but there’s no sign the government is rethinking its change to wholesale wine pricing that will sharply drive up the price of more expensive bottles. Friday’s announcement by Justice Minister Suzanne Anton in Langley at Chaberton Estate Winery is being hailed by B.C. wineries because some supermarkets that can begin selling wine come April will be barred from stocking foreign wines. Under the change, existing VQA and independent wine stores can relocate or transfer their licence to an eligible grocery store as long as 100 per cent B.C. wine is sold. Those licence transfers won’t be limited by a rule that disallows new outlets if there’s an existing one within one kilometre. Liquor policy reform leader John Yap called it a “winning combination” to allow grocery shoppers to also buy B.C. wine and support the local industry. “The B.C. wine industry is entering into a new era of winemaking,” added Chaberton co-owner Eugene Kwan. The new model is different from the storewithin-a-store model in that it allows B.C. wine to be on regular grocery store shelves and shoppers would pay for it at designated registers staffed by trained employees who are at least 19. Anton said a limited number of new licences —she would not specify how many—will be made available to sell just B.C. wine in grocery stores. The extra licences will mean more competition for private wine stores that have already been critical of some of the province’s liquor reforms. Lawyer Mark Hicken, who acts for the wine industry, predicts there will be “no takers” on wine stores relocating under the new B.C.-only
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A major concern for both wine stores and many B.C. restaurants is the change unveiled recently to the province’s wholesale pricing formula for wine that ends the discount advantage for independent wine stores. It may mean little change or even cheaper prices for wines that now cost $15 and under. But the final retail price of pricier bottles is expected to rise sharply come April, in both private and government stores, and in restaurants. Hicken has estimated wholesale prices in B.C. will rise 12 to 29 per cent on higher-end wines as a result of the change. He estimates a bottle that now retails for $30 will be priced at $33 to $40 under the new model, and the price hikes could be 25 to 50 per cent on the most expensive bottles that now go for $100 and up. B.C. Restaurant and Foodservice Association president Ian Tostenson said restaurants must pay retail prices and usually charge their patrons double, so the price of a nicer bottle when having dinner out will soar, putting more pressure on an already struggling service industry. He said restaurants are bracing for 10 to 20 per cent wine price increases on bottles over $17 or $18. Tostenson hopes the province will realize it has made an error and correct the wholesale pricing formula. “I think they’re going to do some adjustments,” he said. “This is supposed to be a revenue-neutral exercise. Government doesn’t want to be seen to be putting prices up. So there seems to be a miscalculation somewhere.” In a statement emailed by her staff, Anton said the standardized wholesale price is to level the playing field for all liquor retailers and enable more competition. “Trying to guess what each individual retailer will charge per product at this point is complete speculation,” she said, predicting consumers will see little if any change for most products. Anton said the province is watching to ensure the new policies have no unintended consequences.
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tion in October to set minimum rates but only revealed them Dec. 15. “They didn’t live up to their end of the bargain,” said Paul Johal, president of the Vancouver container truckers local of Unifor. “It was supposed to put money in our pockets but they’re taking money away from us.” He estimates the shortfall on rates will add up to $50 a day less for employee drivers and $150 to $200 less for owner-operators. Johal said truckers want a new meeting with federal and provincial government representatives to address their issues. “If nothing happens we’re going to look at another shutdown – that’s the only choice we have left.” Gavin McGarrigle, B.C. area director for Unifor, said both union and non-union drivers are “very disappointed” with the rates and said the province has effectively created new rate classes not
previously envisioned with the effect of lower overall pay. “We don’t want to go on strike but a deal is a deal,” McGarrigle said, noting Unifor members are still in a legal strike position. The rate structure is complex, with different amounts for employee drivers versus owner-operators, options of paying per trip or per hour, minimum callout rates and rates for “off dock” movement of containers between points other than terminals. Another concern is a new Port Metro Vancouver rule that as of 2019 only trucks less than 10 years old can access container terminals. McGarrigle said federal officials have promised to review that change, which he said would be “punitive and discriminatory” because truckers would be forced to buy new vehicles more often. Other changes made by the port and province are to bring a new licence system and reduce
the number of trucks allowed to serve port terminals. But McGarrigle said the new rate structure is the key sticking point, predicting it will mean continued industry instability. Provincial government officials could not be reached for comment. A Transportation Ministry release said the rate structure will provide “fair wages” for truckers to halt undercutting and delivers other improvements. “It is a complicated situation and it has been hard to find a solution that pleases everyone,” it said. Port Metro Vancouver spokesman John Parkert-Jervis said the port is proceeding to implement the new licence system. “Planned reforms to the container trucking sector that serves Port Metro Vancouver are designed to bring stability to the port and a level of sophistication not seen in other ports,” he said.
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for those with a more eclectic, bohemian sense of style. Another accessory trend perfect for the winter and gift giving is the beanie, otherwise known as a tuque. Pick out a slouchy version in a bright colour or fun pattern. Embellished clutches are also a chic gift idea for the fashion-obsessed. Especially with New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve coming up, a fun clutch can help complete an outfit and is an item not everyone will have already in their wardrobe. If your gift recipient likes to accessorize with costume jewelry, then pick up a bold necklace for them. A big trend this fall, however, is the statement earring. From Celine to Louis Vuitton, models wore just a single bold earring. Gift a pair of simple stud earrings with a pair of statement earrings so the receiver can rock the trend. Chances are if the recipient is into fashion, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be into makeup and skincare products as well. Makeup palettes offer a fantastic way to try out new beauty products. And since most of the big brands have holiday sets for this time of year, shopping for a palette thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll suit your recipient will be easy. A cool idea for the makeup lover is a sub-
receive are a fun set of pyjamas and socks. Socks tend to get a bad rap when it comes to gift ideas, but think of how often socks go missing or get worn out. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also necessary to wear with boots this time of year. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really stuck for ideas, grab a bunch of socks in a variety of bright colours and patterns! Celia Leung is editor of Coco & Rico, a Vancouver based magazine focusing on local fashion, beauty and arts. She writes monthly on style and fashion in The Richmond Review. Reach her at contact@ celialeung.ca
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Look after your mental health at Christmas Tips for staying healthy and happy throughout the holidays by Georgina Patko Contributor
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he festive period can be a very stressful and challenging time.
For some people the extra pressures of worrying about preparations, finances, relationships with family and friends added to everyday worries, can become overwhelming. Many experience symptoms of anxiety and stress such as irritability and problems sleeping,
difficulty concentrating, fatigue and feelings of panic. One in four people experience mental health problems and their difficulties may become heightened over the Christmas and New Year period. It is really important to take time to look after yourself at this busy time of year. Also, if you know of someone else who may be suffering, take the time to visit or call to talk or just listen. The support of friends is really helpful for people experiencing mental illness, so please make the effort to stay in touch. Here are some top tips for staying mentally healthy and happy throughout the holidays: •Shopping and preparations: Plan ahead and write a list. Do one thing at a time. Don’t try to do everything yourself—ask family and friends to help. If you feel agitated by busy shops, shop online
to avoid the crowds. Write a list so that you are not tempted by things you don’t need. •Money: Many people are experiencing financial difficulties and worries currently. Try not to add to this by overspending and getting into debt. Gifts don’t have to cost a lot of money. A modest gift or something you have made yourself will be appreciated just as much, if not more so for the extra thought that has gone into it. •Food and drink : Try not to overindulge. Everyone deserves a treat but remember to include plenty of fruit and vegetables in your diet so you feel better and are healthier with more energy. Be aware of your alcohol consumption. Do not use alcohol as a way to relax or ‘numb the pain’. Drinking excessively is never a good idea. Not only is it detrimental to your body, but it can disturb
One in four people experience mental health problems and their difficulties may become heightened over the Christmas and New Year period. sleeping patterns leading to irritability and fatigue. Be aware that alcohol will affect any medication that you are taking. Enjoy a festive drink, but try to have some alcohol free days. •Be active: Exercise has been shown to have a positive effect on mental as well as physical health. A small amount of activity is better than none. You do not need to go to the gym, a simple walk or exercising to a DVD will make you feel more energized and boost your mood.
•Relax: Take some time to yourself. Some simple breathing exercises can help or just 10 to 15 minutes away from everything reading a book, going for a walk or having a bath. Try to get a decent night’s sleep; there is mounting evidence that this has a positive effect on mental wellbeing. Better quality sleep can be achieved by keeping to a regular sleep routine and relaxing before bedtime. If you find yourself unwell or are worried about someone else please see your family doctor. Pathways Clubhouse is open 365 days a year for members. Call for info 604-276-8834. See www. pathwaysclubhouse.com for more information. Georgina Patko is with Pathways Clubhouse.
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 www.stannessteveston.ca
DECEMBER 24TH - CHRISTMAS EVE 4:30pm Family Friendly Eucharist, Carols & Story 11pm Midnight Eucharist DECEMBER 25TH - CHRISTMAS DAY 9:30am Eucharist SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH 8:30am Eucharist 10am Eucharist & Carols
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STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH
3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, December 28, 2014 for Worship Service and Sunday School CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE – DECEMBER 24, 7:00 P.M. 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church
GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.ca Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Kimiko Karpoff – Min. of Christian Development & Outreach Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 7:00pm Family Service 11:00pm Candlelight & Communion For more information, please check our website or call the office. Everyone is welcome!
BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation
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Broadmoor Baptist Church A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey
8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca Dr. Tim Colborne - Lead Pastor.
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org Brighouse United Church will join with 5 other Richmond Churches for a joint service at Richmond alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Rd., at 10:30 am on Sunday, December 28th There will be no service at Brighouse December 28. Services resume at Brighouse on Sunday, January 4, 2015 10:00am Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 • Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469
Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids
Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Road (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)
Fujian Evangelical Church
welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services • 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 CATHOLIC Eastern Catholic Church
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Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.
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“How Christmas Eve Changed Barrington Bunny” ~ An Intergenerational Presentation ~ Play Reading, Instrumental Music, December 24, Christmas Eve Service - at 7 p.m. Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church
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9280 Number 2 Road, Richmond CHRISTMAS SERVICES Christmas-Eve, Wednesday, 24th December 2014 10:30pm Midnight Holy Eucharist with Carols Sunday after Christmas-Day, 28th December 2014 1:30pm Holy Eucharist and Christmas Devotions Information: 604-275-7422 • xnec.ca The Right Reverend Robert D. Redmile, Bishop of the Diocese of Richmond THE CHRISTIAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CANADA
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SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Rd, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net Minister of the Congregation Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children and Youth Ministry Trish Gorton Music Ministry Ron Stevenson
Special Christmas Eve Worship Services Wednesday, December 24th 4:00 pm Special Young Family Service 7:00 pm Family Service 11:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service ALL ARE WELCOME! PRESBYTERIAN
Richmond Presbyterian Church
Christmas Services Temporary location while we complete our renovations The Ukrainian Hall 5311 Francis Rd. 604-277-5410 Christmas Pageant 11:00 am – December 21st Special Services 7:00 pm – December 24th 10:00 am – December 25th
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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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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
On July 8, 2014, at the Richmond RCMP Detachment on No.5 Road, Richmond, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Richmond RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $870 CAD, on or about 10:50 Hours, and an iPhone, on or about 08:54 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by/used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2424, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for
On September 28, 2012, at the intersection of Lansdowne Road and No.3 Road, Richmond, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Richmond RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 1998 Honda Accord, BCLP: 955TTF, VIN: 1HGCG1654WA805764, on or about 23:45 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2532, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will
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be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 19, 2014, at Tomicki Avenue near No. 4 Road, Richmond, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Richmond RCMP seized, at or about 12:00 hours, a vehicle and trailer containing the subject property, described as: Rigid: table saw, pipe cutter, tristand and two other tools; Dewalt: two drills, 3/4 impact wrench; two circular saws; mitre saw; saw stand; Makita: 5/8 drill, circular saw, drill, hammer drill, jig saw, mitre saw, stapler, table saws, angle cut off wheel; two Mastercraft drills; Hilti: drill, glue gun, hammer drill; Bosch: electric hammer, hammer drill; Stihl: cut off saw, leaf blower; forty-four (new) bath and kitchen fixtures; two bolt cutters; two Bostitch staplers; three ceiling fans; other miscellaneus tools in a milk crate; B&D drill/socket set; cordless drill; drill bit and socket set; floor jack; Graco paint sprayer with hoses; two pipe cutters; Mikwaukee drill; Pacific laser level; Planar TV monitor; Spectra laser level; and a Yamaha generator. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence
in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 322 (Theft) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2519, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property.The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov. bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Longest Night celebration at Richmond Nature Park
Sydney Hohlweg shows off her self-designed Christmas door decoration, created with fallen branches from the park and a little extra sparkle.
Shan Siddiqui shows Jason Parr-Pearson how to play his instrument during the outdoor drum circle.
Excited about the rain, Emma Lee decided to create her own activity: puddle jumping.
Celebrating the solstice
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t was a rainy day on the eve of the Winter Solstice, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of staff and attendees at the Richmond Nature Park’s first Longest Night celebration. Richmond Nature Park doesn’t have many events in the winter, and wanted to find a way to show families that it’s a place they can come year-round to learn and spend time together.
“It’s usually a time when people aren’t doing too much, it’s just before Christmas, but we think it’s a great time to celebrate something,” said President of the Richmond Nature Park Society Brenda Bartley-Smith. There were a variety of activities, like creating a bird feeder, a paper lantern, a pinecone owl, or a Christmas door decoration, participating in a drum circle, and a storyteller. Bartley-Smith also explained that even though West Coast seasons aren’t as defined as in other parts of Canada, the solstice still affects nature in a different way. “[In] other areas of the country, they truly have the season differences,” she said. “Here, it’s more about the darkness and the light and the rain, but the animals and everything are still
Resident nature park storyteller Debby Newton reads a book to a group of children.
Brothers Jayden and Jason Parr-Pearson roast some marshmallows.
getting ready in light of not having all the supplies that they normally have in other seasons.”
ers the social scene for The Richmond Review. She may be reached at kt.lawrence10@gmail. com.
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