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Target to close up shop in Richmond
‘Empty shelves is a retailer’s kiss of death’
Retailer to shutter all Canadian stores and focus on U.S. operations
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Fourteen months after opening at Lansdowne Centre, the department store Target is ready to pull out of Richmond. U.S.-based Target Corporation announced Thursday it will close all its Canadian stores after filing for creditor protection, paving the way for a liquidation process at 133 stores across the country. The wind-down process will now begin at the Richmond store, and all locations will likely be closed within 16 to 20 weeks, according to a company spokesperson. Brian Cornell, Target Corporation chairman and CEO, said in a news release the company was unable to find a scenario that would make Target’s Canadian stores profitable until at least 2021. “Personally, this was a very difficult decision, but it was the right decision for our company. With the full support of Target Corporation’s board of directors, we have determined that it is in the best interest of our business and our shareholders to exit the Canadian market and focus on driving growth and building further momentum in our U.S. business.”
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Matthew Hoekstra file photo Target has announced it will close all its Canadian stores, including the Lansdowne Road location in Richmond.
In Richmond Target spent millions converting a former 138,876-squarefoot Zellers store at Lansdowne Centre to accommodate the Target bull’s-eye. As part of its renovations, Target also paid for perimeter sidewalk and landscape improvements. The local store opened with little fanfare Nov. 13, 2013. The retailer employs approximately 17,600 people across Canada. It’s seeking court approv-
al to ensure nearly all employees not required for the full wind-down period receive a minimum of 16 weeks of severance. “The Target Canada team has worked tirelessly to improve the fundamentals, fix operations and build a deeper relationship with our guests. We hoped that these efforts in Canada would lead to a successful holiday season, but we did not see the required step-change in our holiday perfor-
mance,” said Cornell. “There is no doubt that the next several weeks will be difficult, but we will make every effort to handle our exit in an appropriate and orderly way.” The company estimates the cost to close its Canadian stores at $500 to $600 million. Another major department store is also leaving Richmond soon. Sears is scheduled to vacate its Richmond Centre location by Feb. 28, 2015,
according to a decision announced by Sears Canada in 2013. Other retailers have also struggled lately, including Sears, and fashion outlets including Mexx, Jacob and Smart Set also intend to close. SFU business and marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said Target’s withdrawal will send a particularly strong warning to other U.S. retailers considering Canadian expansion, such as Nordstrom’s.
Simon Fraser University business and marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said Target’s invasion of Canada was misguided from the start. It launched with too many stores at once, he said, and it immediately turned off Canadians savvy to lower U.S. pricing when it instead charged prices in line with Canadian retailers. “That was exactly what Canadians did not want to hear,” Meredith said. When stores opened they were missing some of the U.S. brands in home decor and fashion shoppers wanted, he added. Further blows that entrenched the retailer as a “screw-up” in Canadian minds included a massive data breach at the U.S. parent and recurring problems with empty store shelves. “Empty shelves is a retailer’s kiss of death,” he said. The latest challenge for Target has been the dive in the loonie to 84 cents U.S., which has left the company bridging a growing gap between what it pays for stock in the U.S. and what it sells it for in Canada. But Meredith said he was surprised Target opted for a complete Canadian pull-out, coupled with creditor protection, rather than what he calls a “hedge hog defence” of retrenching to a small number of more profitable stores in key markets. Big winners from Target’s demise will be established retail and grocery chains like Wal-Mart, Loblaws, Canadian Tire and even Sport Chek, Meredith predicted. “All these guys will be happy – they just got rid of a major competitor that could have hurt them.” He expects the stores will be sold piecemeal to multiple buyers “who will bite off a piece of the whale carcass” rather than to one replacement chain.
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Totem lends Teagan paws of support B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs provides autism support dog to Burkeville girl by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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nside the Sea Island McDonald’s restaurant, Teagan sat down to a hamburger and fries with her mom. Resting on the floor was her new “sister” Totem, who has more of a taste for bones than burgers.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Renee Robinson and daughter Teagan and her new four-legged companion Totem inside McDonald’s Thursday morning.
SkyTrain emergency evacuation speed questioned by Jeff Nagel Black Press TransLink is under pressure to prove to passengers that they can be swiftly evacuated from SkyTrain during a crisis such as a fire. Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew is demanding answers in light of an electrical fire that shrouded a stopped Canada Line train in smoke Dec. 20 and says TransLink’s board has failed to answer safety questions he previously raised. “I believe that TransLink’s board of directors should undertake an independent expert review of SkyTrain emergency evacuation procedures for scenarios involving smoke and fire,” Drew said in a letter that TransLink officials are to address at a mayors’ council meeting today. In an interview, Drew said TransLink “dropped the ball” on the safety issue when it hired Toronto transit expert Gary McNeil to investigate the causes of two long SkyTrain shutdowns last summer. McNeil’s Nov. 14 report makes no mention of the capacity of SkyTrain staff to evacuate passengers in an urgent emergency, instead focusing on preventing and recovering from major delays.
The findings prompted TransLink to commit to $71 million in measures to improve the system and a target of reaching stranded trains within 20 minutes so passengers are less likely to evacuate themselves and aggravate delays. Even a target of determining the cause of a guideway intrusion within 10 minutes isn’t fast enough, Drew said. “If a train fills with toxic smoke, 10 minutes doesn’t cut it,” he said. “It’s a life-and-death issue and minutes count.” Drew said he raised emergency response questions in an October conference call to outline McNeil’s findings for mayors, but said TransLink board chair Marcella Szel asked the conversation be taken “off line.” He said he got no follow-up answer and after “stewing” about the Dec. 20 incident decided to bring the issue before the mayors’ council. Drew said if TransLink has a more robust plan to deal with emergencies it needs to be made public. “People want to have the confidence that they’re travelling in safety.” Drew also wants to know what advice TransLink is getting to prepare for potential terrorist attacks targeting the transit system.
Totem is a one-anda-half-year-old black lab that’s now being groomed to become Teagan’s autism support dog. Totem came into the 11-year-old Burkeville girl’s life just last week from the B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs. Raised by a volunteer family and trained by expert Laura Hilbert, Totem will soon become Teagan’s anchor. A bond is already starting to form
between the pair, despite Teagan’s apprehension toward dogs. “Teagan is a little bit leery of dogs. Most of the dogs she knows jump, they lick, they bark. Totem does not,” said mom Renee Robinson. “Totem already knows that Teagan is quite scared. So when Teagan comes in the room, she usually turns over and shows off her belly.” The family applied for a dog over three years ago. Totem is the 32nd autism support dog the Guide Dogs charity has provided, at no cost, to families with young children living with moderate to severe autism. So popular are both autism support dogs and guide dogs, wait lists are closed. It takes two years and up to $35,000 to breed, raise and train a single dog. The organization relies largely on donations and launched a crowdfunding campaign (fundaid.ca/bcguidedogs) to support a new litter of puppies. Much like her name, Totem will be a rock for Teagan, helping a girl with a tendency to bolt from one place to
“Totem already knows that Teagan is quite scared. So when Teagan comes in the room, she usually turns over and shows off her belly.” — Renee Robinson
another—episodes that would result in hourslong meltdowns common to people with autism. Her mom hopes that with Totem, Teagan will eventually be able to do things others do, like watch a hockey game or travel on the Canada Line. In a short few days, Totem has already accompanied the family to a shopping mall, restaurants and even the pool. “I hope that she can do things like go to parades, and things that are very noisy and stimulating for her,” she said. “I hope the dog will provide a bit of comfort for her.”
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Trudy Morse photo Dense fog envelops Steveston Wednesday morning leaving enough visibility to put Shady Island in focus. Fog hugged the coast throughout the early part of the week. Environment Canada is forecasting showers to return Saturday, followed by rain Sunday.
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‘The Rivers Monument’ by Marianne Nicolson rises high above travellers inside an expanded domestic terminal.
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Marianne Nicolson has provided a major boost to Vancouver International Airport’s collection of First Nations art. Unveiled Tuesday morning in the domestic terminal, The Rivers Monument is part of a $213-million expansion and improvement project at the airport. The artwork anchors a new space with architectural features influenced by B.C.’s vineyards, orchards, fishing lodges, Fraser River and Fraser Canyon. Nicolson’s vision and modern interpretation of the architectural
theme of the B.C. Interior and Fraser River won over officials from the Vancouver Airport Authority. Nicolson is a Dzawada’enuxw artist based in Victoria. She holds a master’s degree in fine arts and a PhD in linguistics and anthropology from University of Victoria. The Rivers Monument pays homage to the rich First Nations history of the Columbia and Fraser rivers through two illuminated poles—reflecting the iconic totem pole—standing over nine metres (30 feet) tall. Filled with symbols, the Fraser pole is topped by fishermen casting a net made of fish, while the Columbia pole shows uniformed men holding a net where fish have been replaced by dams. Perched atop both poles is a carved cedar eagle. In her description of the piece, Nicolson said the work symbolically brings submerged histories
to the surface. “It is created to honour indigenous presence in the land and the stewardship of river systems and the wealth they provide. It acts as a metaphor for the relationship of the indigenous peoples to modern North American society.” Since contact with Europeans the management and makeup of the river systems changed dramatically, she noted. Fish runs have radically declined due to the Columbia being dammed 14 times, and the longest continuously inhabited site in North America, near the mouth of the river at Celilo Falls, was submerged by dam construction. The airport already houses the largest collection of Northwest Coast native art in the world. Among other pieces is The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe by Bill Reid, Flight Spindle Whorl by Susan Point and Clayoquot Welcome Figures by Joe David.
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Tandem parking ‘a bad plan,’ says newly-elected councillor Townhouses with the long and narrow garages could become ‘future slums’ of Richmond, says Coun. Carol Day by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Coun. Bill McNulty: ‘I think it will fit nicely into the community.’
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tandem parking in townhouse developments for no more than 50 per cent of units. In this case, the developer is seeking a variance—and is offering 10 additional parking spaces on-site as compensation. In a 7-1 vote, council agreed to send the proposal to a public hearing. But Day said more units with tandem parking will lead to more vehicles parked on the street or at the neighbouring A.R. MacNeill Secondary. “I think we can do better,� she said. Coun. Bill McNulty, vice-chair of council’s planning committee, shot back, calling it a good project
whose developer is providing additional off-street parking. “I think it will fit nicely into the community,� he said. “When I hear we’re going to have future slums of Richmond, I get a little concerned about this kind of language from a councillor that all of a sudden has become an expert.� Transportation director Victor Wei told council staff conducted a “fairly comprehensive discussion� with developers and townhouse residents before landing on the rule that allows tandem parking. He also said staff don’t believe future residents would need to park on the street because of the surplus parking being provided on-site.
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Friday, January 16, 2015 A local band popular at school dances and community events in the 1970s is reuniting again to play a sold-out show at South Arm Community Hall. Thor, formed in 1972 by a trio of Grade 7 James Whiteside Elementary school students, will be back
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Council Update Richmond’s Highway to Heaven sends a message to the world By Councillor Chak Au 2015 has just begun and I believe many of us have made a wish that the world be a Chak Au Councillor safer and more peaceful place in the new year. I also believe that, in view of what is currently happening in many places around the world, many of us feel we are blessed by living in a country like Canada. In Richmond, we are perhaps among the most blessed in Canada because we live up to the true spirit of multiculturalism. We are a community of many peoples and diverse faiths. According to the 2011 census and/or National Household Survey, immigrants make up 60 per cent of the City’s population, with over 100 languages spoken and over 160 different ethnic origins. We take pride of the fact that people from a vast array of faiths, religions, and spiritual practices are living in great harmony throughout our city. The most symbolic representation of this intercultural harmony is the Highway to Heaven, where over 20 prominent places of worship are found on a 2.5-kilometre stretch of No. 5 Road. In 1990, to meet the growing demand for places
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of worship, the City adopted a planning policy to support religious buildings to be constructed on agricultural land along No. 5 Road. Since then, this area has become a hub of the world’s most widely-practiced religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. There are at least two mosques, eight Christian churches (six of which are Chinese-Canadian congregations), three Buddhist temples, two Hindu temples, a Sikh Gurdwara, and six faithbased schools. The Highway to Heaven placed in the Top 50 in the Seven Wonders of Canada competition organized by the CBC in 2007. What is more remarkable is the high level of engagement among these religious groups to promote mutual understanding and cooperation. For example, various schools have established strong relationships with each other, providing opportunities for their students to participate in shared activities and learn about the faiths of others. And a few years ago, the Highway to Heaven Association was formed to discuss issues of common interest and organize joint events. I do hope that the harmony we experience in Richmond can send a strong message to people around the world that, by working together, cultural and religious acceptance goes a long way in promoting peace.
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Richmond’s Joel Baziuk talks about his favourite photo, travelling with a camera and Kahlua the cat by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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The words accompany the Richmond photographer’s range of images posted online, showing technical skill and a knack for seeking out those memorable moments. Baziuk is one of the
his works have been seen in exhibitions at the Richmond Maritime Festival and Thompson Community Centre. As project and program manager for the Steveston Harbour Authority, Baziuk— whose dad Bob Baziuk is the authority’s general manager and also a photographer—many of his images have been snapped in the fishing village. But the younger Baziuk’s company name, Elysium Photography, is far less fishy—it stems from his history studies at University of B.C., where he focused on the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. The Cannery Farmers Market runs every other Sunday at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (12138 Fourth Ave.) until April 26. Next market date is Feb. 1. 1. Why the name Elysium? “It comes from the name for a
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mph (110 kph). When the in-car navigation system indicated urban areas ahead, one of Audi’s trained drivers had sufficient time to resume steering wheel control. Mercedes-Benz unveiled its F 015 Luxury in Motion self-driver, a pure prototype, with a low roofline providing marginal sightlines for human drivers. The front and rear seats swivel to allow all occupants to face each other and enter and exit easily. Equipped with gesture recognition software, it enables passengers as well as the driver to control the car should this be necessary. The F 015 has additional outside indicators including coloured LED lights designed to signal its intentions to pedestrians. BMW’s self-parking i3 EV demonstrated that, beyond parallel parking, it could also, while driverless, locate and park in an open space in a parking garage. Recalling the self-parked vehicle is easily done via a BMW smartphone app. As one report noted, “In a world of many self-parking cars, a garage could set aside spaces barely larger than the car itself.” Road Rules readers know about the self-driving Google car that has been reportedly piloting around Silicon Valley for a few years now—the car with the elaborate roof gear and sensors attached with more concern for functionality than form. Not so these prototypes. The photos show vehicles as sleek and stylish in form as we have come to expect from this trio of luxury car manufacturers. Full realization of the self-driving car also involves ‘form and function’ challenges beyond the control of the car manufacturers. But as they meet the technological challenges it poses, road rules, insurance contracts, and road infrastructure, to name a critical few of these areas, will inevitably be called upon to respond, and will. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.
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14. Favourite photo editing program? “Aperture 3.” 15. Your philosophy for photo editing? “Less is always more.” 16. Last movie watched? “Interstellar.” 17. A place you’d love to travel to? “Anywhere and everywhere. There’s beauty absolutely everywhere in this world. That said, Spain—Barcelona, specifically—is at the top of my list.” 18. Another art form you’d like to learn? “In addition to photography, I occasionally dabble in charcoal, acrylic paint and pumpkin carving, but I’m up for anything. I may try glass blowing next.” 19. Reality TV show you might star in? “Here at Steveston Harbour it often feels like a reality TV show. Come to think of it, if anyone’s interested in making a show about it, call me.” 20. Memory of a childhood pet? “When I was about 13, I remember my first cat, Kahlua—so named because of her dark brown and black colouring—was giving herself a bath in our backyard when she suddenly froze, bolted full tilt toward one of our fir trees, climbed about 30 feet up a sheer trunk like
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City Board Notice of Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication and Intent to Dispose of Land PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Richmond intends to consider adopting Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8887 at the Council Meeting on February 10, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers. The purpose of Bylaw 8887 is to authorize that the lands shown hatched on the sketch plan below, being an area of approximately 1,225 square feet, (the “Closed Road Lands”) be stopped up and cease to be public road and that the road dedication in respect of the Closed Road Lands be removed. In addition, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City intends to sell fee simple title to the Closed Road Lands to Tigris Developments Ltd. (the designate of Centurian Group Holdings Corp.) (the “Purchaser”) for $147,000. The Closed Road Lands will be consolidated with the Purchaser’s adjacent lands. The Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8887 and the accompanying plans may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (inclusive), except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, January 16, 2015 until Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (inclusive). Prior to the adoption of Bylaw 8887, any person who is affected by this bylaw may make their concerns known by writing to City Council c/o City Clerk, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1. Any written submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than 4:00 pm, February 10, 2015.
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icking off 2015 at Gateway Theatre is Valley Song, a theatrical poem told by two actors, written by the prolific South African playwright, Athol Fugard.
Fugard, born in Middleburg, South Africa in 1932, is best know for his political plays revolving around his home country that tackle the issues of the apartheid and post-apartheid period. Some of Fugard’s best-known works about South Africa include No Good Friday, Exits and Entrances, and The Blood Knot. Although he is best known for his writing, having written over 30 plays, short stories and novels, Fugard is also an esteemed actor and director. In the 1995 production of Valley Song, Fugard played the roles of the Author and the grandfather Buks. “I had ended up sick and tired of the madness and desperate scramble of my life in the make-believe world of the Theatre,” he writes. “I wanted to return to essentials, to the ‘real’ world, and here was my chance to do it.” Gateway Theatre’s Artistic Director Jovanni Sy recalls seeing Fugard perform in this evocative and beautiful play. “I saw Athol Fugard perform in this play twenty years ago in Toronto. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Fugard is one of my playwriting heroes—an author with an extraordinary gift for storytelling and a ferocious passion for social justice. His writing helps to change the course of his country.” Don’t miss this rare chance to see this beautiful work by one of South Africa’s most highly-regarded playwrights.
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The Metro Vancouver area has been almost the last area of Canada to see gas prices fall to $1 or litre or lower, Last week in Edmonton, the price was 69 cents a litre. In Abbotsford, it was 95 cents. In most parts of the country, prices have been in the high 80s or low 90s. As world oil prices have fallen, gas prices have slowly followed suit. Diesel prices have yet to do the same — they still remain in the $1.25 range, as diesel fuel pricing involves completely different market forces. Gas prices have stayed stubbornly high in Metro Vancouver because of the TransLink tax of 17 cents per litre on fuel, and B.C. gas prices have stayed well above other provinces because of the 6.7 cent carbon tax implemented by the B.C. Liberal government under Gordon Campbell. These taxes are in addition to other federal and provincial taxes on gasoline, and of course the GST, which is charged on both the cost of the fuel and the various other taxes. Environment Minister Mary Polak is a staunch defender of the carbon tax and claims it has
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reduced the use of gasoline, diesel fuel and natural gas since it was implemented in 2008. While she is technically correct about products sold in B.C., she fails to mention that industrial capacity has been reduced since that time, with many large users of fuel such as pulp mills closing down perma-
nently. Carbon tax figures also do not account for fuel bought in adjacent Washington state, which now sees many more B.C. residents come there regularly to fill up, due to dramatically lower prices. The cost of fuel in Bellingham on Tuesday was $1.90 (U.S) per gallon, which
works out to about 60 cents per litre Canadian, at current exchange rates. Some governments are talking about raising fuel taxes in the current low-price environment. In B.C., they need to be cut, to make our economy more competitive. —Black Press
A better world, too late for Kevin
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t was the 8 a.m. concert band class.
I was in Grade 10, or maybe 11. We were a big group— perhaps 50 of us—and as a bass player I was tucked in the back row with the percussion section. There were three or four guys on things like snare drums, tympani, cymbals and the like. I don’t remember the song, but Kevin had the cymbals. The song required one of those “1812 Overture” style flourishes—CRASH—and Kevin was having a hard time. We’d attended elementary school together. His
house was just a couple hundred yards from the school. He was quirky. Not in his behaviour, but his English accent, big ears and a sharp nose set him apart. He was so painfully shy you had to strain to hear him at times. I also remember him as a kind and gentle kid. That day in band, all eyes were on him. The teacher stopped the song and told him to give the cymbals a real crash. *clink* “Come on Kevin, a big crash!” the teacher demanded. *clink* And so on, until the teacher lost his cool. “COME ON, KEVIN!” The room dissolved into laughter. At the teacher’s frustration. But also at Kevin’s inexplicable inability to express himself. Isn’t smashing cymbals the controlled mayhem all teens love? For some reason, Kevin just couldn’t. Years later, I wondered what life was like for Kevin at that time. Did he have many
friends? Didn’t seem to. Was he teased a lot? Did he fit in somewhere? For an average kid the cymbal thing would just be embarrassing. I wondered if for Kevin it was like another small stone placed upon a set of shoulders already carrying too many. A couple years earlier, I hung with a group of friends. One guy was obese, and we teased him relentlessly. Silly names I won’t repeat. He was tough and smart, though, and gave as good as he got. I liked him as well as any of my friends, but we exploited his vulnerability. At my last high school reunion, we caught up. He apologized—to me!—for how we treated each other. Like I said, he gave as good as he got, but I was an jerk to him. And he was outnumbered. Maybe it’s the fact we’ve both grown up. We’re parents now, and consider some of our childhood behaviour not just childish, but cruel. But it’s a different world now, too. The hurtful teasing, the
names, the bullying—it still happens in schools today, but those who challenge it, those who would stamp it out, are empowered. Bullying prevention starts the day kids arrive at school. It’s part of the curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12, in one form or another. There’s just so much talk and modelling around respectful behaviour and interaction. Next month is Pink Shirt Day, a day of solidarity for all people against bullying of any form. Children today are subject to pressures that didn’t exist a generation or two ago. But in terms of bullying, they’re being given the tools to spot it and are more empowered to stop it. And there’s a more open dialogue about what is playful teasing, what is mean, and when and where it becomes bullying and cruelty. As for Kevin, not long after we graduated from high school he tried to rob a Brinks truck in downtown Vancouver. He pried open the door, slashed a Brinks guard in
the face with a knife and tried to steal a handful of cash before fleeing. As he ran away, the other guard shot him in the buttocks. Kevin kept running, out by the corner of Howe and Dunsmuir streets. The next gunshot hit him in the back of the head. That was it for Kevin. His parents were shocked. He’d never had a brush with the law before, they said. But later, investigators found a bullet-proof vest, shotgun, steel-toed boots, ammunition, a small propane tank, firecrackers and an explosive device in his bedroom. After all these years, Kevin was clearly preparing to express himself. I have no idea what Kevin’s life was like. I have no clue the trajectory from that day in band class, from high school, from any of it to that horrible end. Are the Kevins of today having a better time? I hope so. Chris Bryan is editor of the New Westminster NewsLeader.
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B.C. landscapes come to life in new exhibition Artist Kathleen Gallagher paints with a palette knife and draws inspiration from the outdoors
The Richmond Branch of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association is holding a recital on Sunday, Jan. 18. Students achieving high marks in the August 2014 exams will perform and medals will be presented. Tickets are $2 per
person or $5 per family at the door. The concert begins at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alban Anglican Church (7260 St. Albans Rd.). For more information, call 604268-9559, visit www.bcrmta.com or email info@bcrmta.com
Gordie Howe: more fun than C.D. Howe
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Hockey fans were pleased to hear late last week that “Mr. Hockey” was back on his feet, some weeks after serious strokes threatened his life last fall. Stem cell treatment has greatly assisted his recovery.
Staff Reporter Kathleen Gallagher is exhibiting her paintings of the B.C. outdoors at Richmond City Hall. The Richmond Art Gallery outreach exhibition opened this week, and runs until March 9. Gallagher has long been drawn to the outdoors, and the natural environment continues to inspire her artwork. She developed her passion for painting while attending art school in Grande Prairie in the early 1980s, and today continues to paint with her own artistic style. She uses palette knives to create
Music students take part in first-class honours recital
Meanwhile, reports released late in December by the C.D. Howe Institute in all provinces described (in some grim detail) the problem we all face in funding our future healthcare costs. The fundamental problem appears to be the rising costs resulting from our aging population; since we are an older society, the costs of our healthcare are continually rising. And with our society aging, our tax base seems to be rising at a slower rate than healthcare spending.
Trees and Sky by Kathleen Gallagher.
her signature textural abstract landscapes. In her artist statement, Gallagher says she feels rejuvenated while outdoors, and her creative mind awakens. “I get inspired by the beauty of the trees, the stillness of the forest, the movement of the water, the silent power of a mountain or dark
sky, or the vibrancy of a field of flowers. These images are stored in my memory, reserved for future creations of art.” Her paintings mainly represent the landscapes of B.C.’s West Coast, but they also represent elements of nature she’s stored in her mind while travelling throughout
Northern Canada. What’s true of all her paintings is they tell stories of her outdoor journeys, memories and imagination. “At times I am drawn to creating some memory of a landscape seen, other times I merge landscape images in my mind together and I create a new landscape.”
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Not the Volvo your parents remember There are a few schools of thought when it comes to writing down your to-do lists. One argument says that writing lists causes the brain to get lazy; therefore, it doesn’t retain information as easily because it knows there is a backup somewhere. Another suggests that highly effective people write lists because when they scratch their tasks off, it creates positive reinforcement and motivates individuals to continue to work hard. Call my brain lazy but I love PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until February 2, 2015. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. ¥Don’t Pay for 90 Days on Toyota Financial Service Finance Contracts (OAC) on all new 2014 and 2015 Toyota models. 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our time together would not be for eternity, but the memory will recall the experience without need of a list! Here are just a few things that I felt inspired to do with the 345 horsepower V60. 1) Have fun. 2) Find some snow and play in it. 3) Paint my toenails the same colour as its exterior. You know, because it’s what all the cool kids are doing. 4) Impress first-time Volvo passengers with its competency. 5) Make a Polestar joke (or many) and see how many
writing lists. It seemed only natural to have such a list while the Volvo’s performance version of V60 sportwagon was in my garage. The V60 Polestar is evocative, sexy, incredibly agile and designed to satisfy with every ride. Yes, this is a Volvo. Those not familiar with the tuning division of Volvo, their roots go back to 1996 when they started working with the Swedish brand in regards to motorsports. Since then, they’ve helped develop not only track-worthy competitors, but also street cars. Clad in a Rebel Blue robe,
by Alexandra Straub
Volvo’s V60 Polestar.
people laugh at my sharp wit. 6) Make use of its 692L cargo capacity. 7) Accelerate quickly. Make
someone’s day. And the list could go on . . . The Lower Mainland doesn’t experience the wrath
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of winter as other parts of Canada do. Regardless, this V60 warmed up in a flash. Minutes into my drive the heated seats in full swing, the heated steering wheel toasting my fingers, and the hot air blowing out of the vents. The Swedes know cold and how to keep it outside. The car’s handling prowess can be attributed to its front and rear Öhlins Shock Absorbers, MacPherson front and multilink independent rear suspension. This V60 gives you the confidence you’d like in turns while having a blast and making sure occupants are comfortable. As for playing in the slippery and the snow, count on Volvo’s Haladex Four-Wheel Drive System to distribute power to the wheels that are in need of it the most. Add in razor-sharp steering and running errands just doesn’t feel like a chore anymore. Then there’s what really gets the party started. Under its hood is a 3.0L, turbocharged T6 engine that produces the aforementioned 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Torque is harnessed as low as 2,800 rpm and then delivered via a 6-speed
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automatic transmission. Paddle shifters also come as standard equipment. If there were to be more of a kick while accelerating quickly, that would be welcome, but not necessary. Speaking of acceleration, getting up to 100km/h from zero takes a mere 4.9 seconds. Getting you back to zero is made possible by using Polestar’s 14.6-inch ventilated front discs matched with sixpiston Brembo calipers with 11.8-inch ventilated discs in the rear. The only real drawback of the Polestar, I found, was its turning radius. Tight turns at low speeds wasn’t ideal, but if you need to a three or four-point turn to get into the mall’s cramped parking stalls, so be it. At the end of our test time together, I’m happy to report that I checked off all the items on the list. If the universe unfolds in my favour, we shall meet again. The Volvo V60 Polestar is available in limited quantities and has an MSRP of $66,895. Visit www.volvocars.ca for more information. alexandra.straub@ drivewaybc.ca
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A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.
ISSUE NUMBER 28 JA N U A R Y 2 01 5
YVR OFFICIALLY OPENS NEWLY EXPANDED DOMESTIC TERMINAL The $213 million A-B Connector in the Domestic Terminal opened January 13. The expansion includes more holdroom space and gate capacity, an expedited baggage system, increased security and safety enhancements, seismic upgrades and a wide range of new dinning and shopping options. The A-B Connector will ensure a more comfortable and efficient passenger experience and will keep YVR connected to destinations across Canada. This is the first major infrastructure project completed as part of YVR’s
YVR’s A-B Connector team celebrates. Led by project manager, Tracy Nihei,
10-year gateway strategy announced in 2012 to keep YVR competitive
flanked by Don Ehrenholz, Vice President, Engineering and Craig Richmond,
and an economic generator for B.C.
CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority and the rest of the project team.
CELEBRATING B.C.’S BEAUTY & CULTURAL HERITAGE THE ARCHITECTURAL THEME FOR THE A-B CONNECTOR CELEBRATES B.C.’S INTERIOR. Features evoke imagery from vineyards and orchards, fishing lodges and the Fraser River and Canyon. The space is anchored by the contemporary art piece, The Rivers Monument, by B.C. First Nations artist Marianne Nicolson.
BUILDING A BETTER AIRPORT FOR B.C. YVR IS FACING INCREASED COMPETITION FROM OTHER AIRPORTS; AND BOTH TRAVELLERS
INDULGE YOURSELF IN OPTIONS Passengers can enjoy an array of street priced food and beverage options at 10 new shops, restaurants and services. The A-B Connector also features YVR’s largest Plaza Premium pay-per-use lounge.
AND AIRLINES HAVE CHOICES. To remain competitive and continue to be an economic generator and jobs creator for B.C., YVR must continue to invest in projects that make it easier and faster for passengers and their baggage to move through the airport.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Email us at insider@yvr.ca or find us on Twitter @yvrairport
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YVR
INSIDER
Richmond Review · Page 17
Friday, January 16, 2015
A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.
ISSUE NUMBER 28 JA N U A R Y 2 01 5
YVR OFFICIALLY OPENS NEWLY EXPANDED DOMESTIC TERMINAL The $213 million A-B Connector in the Domestic Terminal opened January 13. The expansion includes more holdroom space and gate capacity, an expedited baggage system, increased security and safety enhancements, seismic upgrades and a wide range of new dinning and shopping options. The A-B Connector will ensure a more comfortable and efficient passenger experience and will keep YVR connected to destinations across Canada. This is the first major infrastructure project completed as part of YVR’s
YVR’s A-B Connector team celebrates. Led by project manager, Tracy Nihei,
10-year gateway strategy announced in 2012 to keep YVR competitive
flanked by Don Ehrenholz, Vice President, Engineering and Craig Richmond,
and an economic generator for B.C.
CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority and the rest of the project team.
CELEBRATING B.C.’S BEAUTY & CULTURAL HERITAGE THE ARCHITECTURAL THEME FOR THE A-B CONNECTOR CELEBRATES B.C.’S INTERIOR. Features evoke imagery from vineyards and orchards, fishing lodges and the Fraser River and Canyon. The space is anchored by the contemporary art piece, The Rivers Monument, by B.C. First Nations artist Marianne Nicolson.
BUILDING A BETTER AIRPORT FOR B.C. YVR IS FACING INCREASED COMPETITION FROM OTHER AIRPORTS; AND BOTH TRAVELLERS
INDULGE YOURSELF IN OPTIONS Passengers can enjoy an array of street priced food and beverage options at 10 new shops, restaurants and services. The A-B Connector also features YVR’s largest Plaza Premium pay-per-use lounge.
AND AIRLINES HAVE CHOICES. To remain competitive and continue to be an economic generator and jobs creator for B.C., YVR must continue to invest in projects that make it easier and faster for passengers and their baggage to move through the airport.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Email us at insider@yvr.ca or find us on Twitter @yvrairport
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Q: Any security tips for 2015? A:
Yes of course. Get rid of Windows XP. Back up your data and disconnect the backup device once done and store it offsite. Do not run your computer in administrator mode. Use a 2015 anti-virus tool with a firewall that scans files, websites and keeps both your operating system and applications up to date. And yes, on Apple computers too. Don’t click on links in e-mails — even from someone you know. If your Android device’s operating system is no longer being updated, get rid of it. Use different passwords on your various Internet accounts. Do you really trust those unknown IT guys in the silly cloud name in some unknown country to protect your personal data? Keep your hardware firewall’s operating system up to date and disable remote access to it. Time to head back to postal service I’m afraid, except the latest edict from Harper’s closet is that we won’t have home mail delivery much longer….
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Christmas is over, I have decided to sell Q: Since some of my coins. What type of coins are you buying now and how are prices at this time?
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There are many people coming in now to sell their coins, bills and scrap gold jewelry. Prices are very strong with gold and silver both at an eight month high. We buy all Canadian, American, and world silver or gold coins. First we consider collector values and then the bullion value and we pay the higher of the two.
Dale Jackaman President Amuleta™ Computer Security Inc.
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To tell if your Canadian coins are silver or not, take a fridge magnet and touch it to the coin. If the magnet lifts the coin it is not silver. Silver is non-magnetic. This does not work for American coins because the non-silver coins have too much copper in them to be picked up. Canadian silver (ie: $1.00 per dime and $2.50 per quarter). American silver coins are worth 11 times face value (ie $1.10 per dime and $2.75 per quarter.
Q: A: Thomas Taylor Home Inspector TAYLOR HOME INSPECTIONS
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Spinal degeneration is often caused by long-standing stress to the spine from various traumas that we experience throughout life. Physical chemio and emotional stressors can cause subluxations (misaligned vertebrae) in the spine, which if left uncorrected can lead to stress and pain in the spine and degeneration. The best treatment for degeneration, is of course prevention. After any falls or trauma, check with a chiropractor to make sure the vertebrae are moving properly and if necessary have your spine adjusted. It’s never too late to help improve degeneration in the spine. If you already suffer, see your chiropractor today to improve your symptoms and to prevent the degeneration in your spine from getting worse. It will also help improve your posture, your flexibility and allow you to be able to continue enjoying all your hobbies. Call for your complementary consultation today. 604.207.9050.
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Rob,What should I do to winterize my external plumbing systems?
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Winterizing your external plumbing system is the most important job if you live in areas that freeze in the winter. The simple fact that water expands when frozen has caused countless problems for homeowners when temperatures dip below zero. Ignore this job and you could be faced with flooding,water damage and thousands of dollars worth of plumbing bills. Unfortunately,many homeowners wait until snow hits the ground before they take these steps to protect their home:
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1) Drain exterior water pipes and any pipes that run through unheated areas (such as a garage, crawl space or unheated porch). If draining these pipes isn’t possible, wrap them with foam insulation or heat tape. 2) Disconnect and drain garden hoses. Store them in a heated area for the winter. 3) Drain underground sprinkler systems. If you are not sure how to do these things or can’t find valves to shut off the external water, give us a call today and we would be more than happy to show you how. We’re local,we’re knowledgeable, and we’re available 8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday to answer any of your questions. 604-940-2268.
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Many people contribute smaller regular monthly amounts instead of one large annual lump sum payment. Not only is it easier to budget, but it also increases the value of the investment faster. You could also talk to your advisor about whether you might benefit from an RRSP loan.
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Lots of people have spinal degeneration and don’t know that chiropractic can help them. Simply put, spinal degeneration is a condition where the discs between the vertebrae start decreasing in height and calcium deposits (spurs) start forming around the spinal canal and joints causing a narrowing of the nerve root openings. Degeneration is not a normal process of aging.
Q: How do people manage to come up with money at RRSP time?
One important difference is the type of investments held within an RRSP. Life insurance companies can offer a secure option called segregated funds. Just like mutual funds, segregated funds are invested in equities, bonds, and other investments. However, they differ dramatically in that segregated funds guarantee all or most of your principal investment upon maturity or death, while mutual funds generally have no guarantees at all. Your 2014 RRSP deadlineisisMarch March1,2,2014. 2015. Your 2013 RRSP contribution contribution deadline
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compared to another financial institution?
Western Coin & Stamp
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Hello... my name is Thomas Taylor and I am the owner of TAYLOR HOME INSPECTIONS. I have over 30 years of construction, design and project administration experience on a diverse portfolio of building types. It is my goal on each and every inspection, to establish a mutual trust and respect through my performance, professionalism and quality of reporting. Qualifications: • Diploma of Building Technology, Architectural Major, (BCIT) • Completion of Home Inspection Program, (BCIT) • Licensed Home Inspector with Consumer Protection (BC) • Diploma of General Education, Langara College • Registered Applied Science Technologist, Building (ASTTBC) • Past Licensed Residential Builder, Homeowner Protection Office (BC) Home Inspection Services: • Pre Purchase Inspections • Home Owner Pre Listing Inspections • 2-5-10 Home Warranty Inspections • Home Insurance 3rd Party Inspections • Open House - “Walk through Inspections” • Pre & Post Renovation Inspections I look forward to the opportunity of serving your home inspection needs in the near future.
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Q: I currently have a gas fireplace which is a sand pan A:
Q: What is Glaucoma? A:
with ceramic/cement logs on it and is installed into my brick fireplace. Can I update this or make it more efficient without changing the pan?
This style of gas sand pan was very popular several years ago and there is a lot of interest in updating them but unfortunately the answer is “no”. You can clean the logs, refresh the sand, and add glowing embers but these appliances were designed to be operated with the sand base and pre-made logs by the manufacturer. Changing this configuration can create problems in the combustion of the gas and subsequent problems of poor drafting up the chimney or overheated gas valves. The intention of these sand pans was to have the convenience of an easy-to-light fire without the use of wood. They were never designed to be a heat source. Because the gas codes require the damper to be fixed open and should never be closed, having doors installed onto your fireplace opening will allow you to minimize any cold downdrafts that may occur. Please remember that these doors must be open to some extent to let the fire breathe from the room while exhausting up the chimney. Feel free to stop by The Richmond Firebox to see the newest version of the decorative gas log sets or, if you truly need heat, a wide selection of heat efficient gas inserts.
Len Brady The Richmond Firebox
604-284-5154 100-3031 Beckman Place Richmond, BC, V6X 3R2 therichmondfirebox.ca
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with their Realtor®?
This clause gives them time to arrange for mortgage financing as well as the right to retract their offer if they are unable to do so. If you waive your financing condition and are unable to complete the purchase transaction, you will forfeit your deposit or/and if the seller can prove that your breach of contract caused them damages over and above the amount of your security deposit, they can sue for additional damages. Waiving your financing condition without having a firm lender commitment in place is taking a substantial financial risk, and it is not a decision to be taken lightly. There is minimal risk in waiving financing if you follow some key steps, such as getting pre-approved, accurately disclosing all pertinent information, and partnering with an experienced mortgage planner who can help gauge the likelihood of any issues arising. While lenders have many conditions that borrowers must satisfy before being given a final approval, the two most complex conditions cover income confirmation and the subject property’s appraised value. If the lender requests a full appraisal, a licensed appraiser is required. Generating the appraisal report can easily add another three days post-visit, so appraisal conditions are often not satisfied before financing conditions are waived. There is always the very remote risk that the lender will reject the property outright. The risk in waiving your financing condition before the lender has signed off on the appraisal increases for borrowers who are making small down payments with limited resources, because if a property’s appraised value comes in lower than the purchase price, borrowers must increase their down payment to cover the difference. By waiving your financing condition before having a fully qualified commitment from the bank, you are taking a significant risk. Like wearing your seatbelt, the odds say you’ll probably arrive in one piece if you choose not to wear one, unless of course you don’t. The best rule of thumb is that the less flexibility a borrower has, the more important it is to work fast after signing the offer to ensure that all lending conditions are met prior to waiving the financing condition. An experienced mortgage planner should work with you to identify any red flags, and help you game plan accordingly.
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Every new year, many people look to New Year’s Resolutions and making positive changes to help with weight loss. Weight loss can impact not only the way you look, but also positively reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Recent statistics show that up to 28% of people have tried to lose weight on at least 3 separate occasions. This indicates that many weight loss regimens in the past have not been effective. I find that the best method to lose weight is through a medically-supervised weight loss protocol, which consists of weekly or biweekly visits, assessments, alongside a food based program to help you lose your weight safely and effectively. In one study, 92% of people following this type of weight loss regimen reached their weight loss goal, with an average weight loss of 11% of their body weight within 12 weeks. More importantly, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and other health markers all improved. Exercise though encouraged, was not required in this study. This is the basis for the Pharmasave Healthy Transformation program, a program designed to help clients lose weight safely and effectively. In this program, 25% of your food intake in a day is provided to you along with supplements to increase your nutrient intake and increase your metabolism. Starting this month, the Pharmacists at Pharmasave Steveston Village will be hosting individual one-on-one sessions to help you see amazing results. Contact us at 604-232-0159 today to book your appointment.
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Q: What are the risk factors that cause cavities? The third significant risk factor for dental cavity susceptibility is not a surprise. It is drinks and snacking. What may surprise you is why this is so. As I have described in the previous articles on this subject,those factors which have the effect of reducing the pH in the mouth (increased acids) contribute to dissolving our tooth enamel. Believe it or not every time we eat anything or drink anything the pH in the mouth becomes more acidic. The more often we do it and the more acid the mouth environment becomes the more the cavity causing bacteria thrive. Our saliva is designed to buffer the pH back to healthy neutral levels and our body produces more saliva when we eat and drink. Normal healthy saliva pH is around 6.75. It rises to 7.8 (less acidic) when stimulated. When the pH drops during a snack it gets below 5.5 (more acidic). At this level small amounts of tooth mineral dissolve and are trapped in the biofilm on the tooth surface. In a healthy balanced system within thirty minutes of drinking or eating the pH recovers to above the 5.5 thresholdand the mineral returns to the teeth. So, if there are frequent episodes or long periods of low pH there will be net loss of mineral from the tooth. This pH balancing act in the mouth directly affects your risk and is the main cause of increased cavities. The more you snack and drink (other than water) the more acid attacks your teeth experience. And it doesn’t matter what you eat or drink. “Healthy” snacks may be healthy in some ways but they are not healthy for your teeth. Some patients have a strictly controlled diet for health reasons or simply aren’t able to make the necessary dietary changes. For these people, various dental products in the form of gums or sprays can be used immediately after a food/drink “acid attack”. These products contain Xylitol and will reduce the growth of acidic cavity-causing bacteria. Xylitol Is a natural sweetener appearing in more products now. (We give kids in our practice Xylitol lollipops when they leave!)
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing optic nerve damage. The optic nerve carries images from the retina, which is the specialized light sensing tissue, to the brain so we can see. In glaucoma, eye pressure plays a role in damaging the delicate nerve fibers of the optic nerve. When a significant number of nerve fibers are damaged, blind spots develop in the field of vision. Once nerve damage and visual loss occur, it is permanent. Most people don’t notice these blind areas until much of the optic nerve damage has already occurred. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the world, especially in the elderly. Early detection and treatment by your eye doctor are the keys to preventing optic nerve damage and vision loss from glaucoma.
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KidSport’s goal is that all kids can play
Sports Editor Recognizing that no kid should be left on the sidelines, KidSport’s aim is to get every child in the game. A national non-profit organization created in 1993, it aims to provide financial assistance through local chapters across Canada for registration fees and equipment to kids aged 18 and under through a confidential application process. Nationally, the 11 provincial and 178 community chapters have given more than 450,000 children the chance to play sport. KidSport Richmond has existed for seven years, during which time it has been extremely successful in meeting the group’s objectives. In that span it has provided 1,222 financial grants totalling more than $220,000 to assist children from low-income Richmond families with their registration fees in community sports. If not for the support of KidSport Richmond, many of these children would not have played. But success, says KidSport Richmond chair Bob Jackson, must be assessed from at least two perspectives. “Success can be measured by the total amount of funds that KidSport Richmond can raise in order to provide grants to the needy youth of Richmond that assists them over a sustained period of time—not merely two weeks of lessons,” he says. “For the majority of sports, registration fees are over $500 per participant. So if we currently provide a maximum grant of $200 per needy child per year, the family or community sport still has to cover the majority of the cost of their registration fee. If we had more funds then KidSport Richmond could provide larger maximum grants such as Regina or Saskatoon where the maximum is $750 per child.” Jackson says a second way for KidSport Richmond to measure suc-
cess is by the number of children that are assisted by the local chapter in a calendar year. In 2014, KidSport Richmond assisted 220 children. Unfortunately, he says, many of the community sports and many families do not realize that KidSport Richmond exists. “Many parents of needy children are not aware that financial assistance is available to assist in getting their children enrolled in a community sport,” Jackson says. “To enhance our brand I have recently made a presentation to all Richmond School District elementary principals. We have also put up a web site: kidsportcanada.ca/ british-columbia/richmond to try to promote KidSport Richmond, and in the future we hope to also be active in social media such as FaceBook and Twitter. Our goal is to make KidSport Richmond available to significantly more children in our community, especially girls.” In 2015 KidSport Richmond hopes it can assist over 275 children with more than a maximum of $200 grant, and provide a total of over $60,000 in grants, says Jackson. Widely known and respected throughout the community as a tireless and meticulous worker, Jackson attributes the significant growth in the number of applicants growing each year— from 91 in 2008 to 267 last year—to getting the KidSport brand in the community—in particular schools, community sports groups and parents. But if it were to get a significant increase in the number of applications without an increase in funds, KidSport Richmond would have to cut back on the amount of our maximum grants from $200 to $150. KidSport Richmond is an excellent example of the proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child.” In our society, says Jackson, children are not raised solely in their family home. Children play in the neighbourhood, go to school,
Longtime community volunteer Bob Jackson is chair of KidSport Richmond.
do fine arts and play sports among other activities. But for organized physical activity in many cases there are financial barriers that prevent children from families from enrolling their children in community sports. Many children in Richmond come from a single parent family, or a family where a parent is unemployed. “Our chapter helps to raise funds and to make families aware of our services. Besides determining children eligible for KidSport Richmond grants, we have dedicated individuals who work hard at the fundraising aspects of KidSport Richmond,” says Jackson. One of the biggest efforts is an annual fund-
raising banquet, Creating Community Champions, to be held April 10 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel. Additionally, KidSport Richmond receives major support from two levels of government. In 2014, the province provided KidSport Richmond with $14,000 and the City of Richmond contributed $11,000. The Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel sponsors the fundraising banquet by providing the meals, the banquet room, and staff time. Last year the Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Community Fund provided KidSport Richmond with a grant of $5,000. It has also been helped by corporate grants from Hyundai
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A massive flu bug proved no match for a determined Panther Cheer team at the Pacific All-Star Cheerleading Championships in Chilliwack last weekend. Despite several of its athletes being hit hard by the virus, and coming off a two-week training break, coaches Stephanie Kennedy and Dawn Silver were “wowed by what the accomplished� as the Richmond-based club continues to be a dominant force. Panther teams— Youth Level 1, Youth Level 2 and Senior Level 2— earned firstplace finishes in what Kennedy said were “extremely deep and competitive divisions.� All three also realized their goals of performing perfect routines (no deductions). Panther’s new Senior Level 4 team also continues to surpass expectations at the elite level, placing second among five strong teams.
Food for thought Off the stage, Panther Cheer’s Mini Level 1 team has taken up an important community initiative in support of the Richmond Food Bank. The January Food Drive was created after the athletes learned that donations to the food bank typically drop off after the Christmas holiday season. “This can be a particuarly hard time for families in our community,� Kennedy explained. “All our teams are excited to get behind this iniative and do what they can to help.� The team is well on its way to realizing its goal of collecting at least 500 food items.
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Delta rise offers the urban convenience with great views The Delta area is moving up and quickly being recognized as a desirable place to live – so why not do it in the sky? Picture a curving tower that overlooks sprawling views of the Lower Mainland and you will begin to understand why buyers are excited about Delta Rise by Marshall Mountain Homes and ITC Construction Group. At 37 storeys high, it is the tallest tower in North Delta and offers class, convenience and security in an urban environment. The large decks, expansive outdoor
living spaces and oversized windows capitalize on the use of natural light and an airy, open setting. The decks are two to three times the size of a typical high rise, and although the sizes vary on each unit, the large outdoor space is big enough for homeowners to live the life they want. While inside, the open-concept kitchens come equipped with a stainless steel appliance package and polished quartz countertops, perfect for cooking up a meal and entertaining guests. Each floor plan is designed with
every day needs in mind and come in a variety of configurations in one-, two and three-bedroom plans. Prices start at $204,900 for the one-bedroom, $242,900 for the two-bedroom and the three-bedrooms starting at $412,900, which includes two parking spaces. Beyond the feel of spacious luxury, Principle of OTEZS Project Marketing, Bill Szeto says that Delta Rise offers “lock and go living” that allows homeowners to have a great home, plus safety and security to take vacations without worrying while they are away.
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Affordable waterfront living in a vibrant community The name says it all - Riversky homes by Bosa Properties combines affordable waterfront living with breathtaking views. Rising up from the river’s edge are two beautifully designed towers that appear to touch the sky. Located on New Westminster’s Esplanade boardwalk, part of the award winning Westminster Pier Park spanning 2.5 km along the waterfront, the building is surrounded by shops, amenities and magnificent views of the Fraser River. “It’s an amazing waterfront opportunity that is unlike any in Metro Vancouver,” says Marketing Manager, Courtney Osinchuk. “New Westminster’s waterfront is a vibrant, growing community that has easy access to downtown Vancouver, via the SkyTrain, shopping and restaurants at your door step, all of the food experiences and activities at the River Market, as well as amazing city and river views.” The one - two - and threebedroom homes start on the sixth floor and up, allowing for maximum views of the river and sky. Prices for one-bedroom start at $229,900 and the two-bedroom homes start at $339,900. The spacious design allows owners to live bigger and brighter, with features including the ExtenTABLE™, SleepTHEATRE™ and BosaSPACE™ design, perfect for transforming all one-bedroom homes into the ideal space for dining and entertaining purposes. There is also a private fitness centre and rooftop entertainment lounge on site. Combining metropolitan convenience with suburban landscapes, New West is a buzzing community
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that is quickly gaining attention as the place to be. It’s home to numerous museums, theatres and facilities, while also catering to the great outdoors, with 48 parks and 141 hectares of green space—including the boardwalk right on your doorstep. “Along the riverfront, the new Westminster Pier Park is invit-
ing and allows you to get close to nature,” says Osinchuk. “You will see families strolling, kids playing, people running along the riverfront.” With Riversky’s outstanding views, enjoy the changing canvas of the sky punctuated by mountains on the horizon, the swiftly flowing water and the lights of the vibrant city shinning below as night falls.
“There is life on the river, but also the sense of calm and relaxation that waterfront living brings,” says Osinchuk. “There is a great community in downtown New Westminster; the historic buildings add character and presence to this growing community. It’s the perfect location; in the city, yet nestled away from the hustle and bustle along the waterfront.”
This is the vision of affordable living and there are no limits to what the eye can see with RiverSky. The Sales Centre and Display Suite will open be opening in early 2015. For the first opportunity at RiverSky, register at bosaproperties. com. Or call 604-522-2583 for more information.
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Chaos fit to be tied after lengthy layoff Richmond Chaos are still trying to regain their rhythm following an unexpectedly long seasonal break, extended by poor field conditions. The Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association club, a member of the Metro Women’s Soccer League, enjoyed a strong start in their return to action last Sunday but ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 draw with West Coast Synergy in the first round of League Cup play. Chaos entered the game with an 8-1-0 record and Synergy at 2-7-0. Centre-midfielder Kia Guin-
don got the ball rolling when her strong free kick rebounded off Synergy keeper Melissa Ong and perfectly onto the foot of incoming Chaos outside-midfielder Kaeli Alexander, who scored 15 minutes into the match. While Synergy mounted several strong attempts of their own in the remaining moments of the first half, keeper Victoria Groff stood tall. While Chaos carried a lot of the play in the second half, Synergy consistently looked to counter. In one instance Groff
was forced to dive to get a fingertip on the ball to ensure it went wide of the post. Chaos made some defensive changes late in the game, with Julia Badock taking over in net and Groff filling in at left back. In the 72nd minute, a series of Synergy passes ended up with the ball on the foot of striker Morgana Grossman who pushed the ball into the far corner of the Chaos net for the equalizer. Chaos will play Invivo FC (36-2) Sunday at 5 p.m. at Andy Livingston Park in Vancouver.
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MCNAB, Doris September 15, 1922 January 10, 2015 Doris McNab (nee McGill) passed away peacefully on January 10, 2015 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her husband Duncan in 2007. Doris will be lovingly remembered by her son Hugh (Tina), daughters Linda (Pantelis) and Laurie (Craig), and grandchildren Joanna, Mary, Laurie, Lawren and Malcalm. Doris was a dedicated activist for peace and social justice. She was a founding member of the Vancouver Raging Grannies. Memorial service will be held at the Unitarian
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Of Richmond, passed away on January 12, 2015. Dr. Sanghera was born on October 14, 1959, in village Muzzaferpur (formally of Sariah). He was the son of the late Karnail Singh Sanghera and Gurdev Kaur Sanghera. He received a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of London, London, U.K. in 1982. In 1989, he completed his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Dr. Sanghera was author of more than 80 research articles. He was cofounder of Kinetek Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1992 - 2004). He worked as Sr. Director of Preclinical Development at QLT (2004 - 2006). He also cofound a drug-discovery company SignalChem in 2012 and served as company’s President & CEO. Dr. Sanghera cofounded Lifesciences Corporation, Richmond. First drug invented by Dr. Sanghera went into clinical trials (phase I) in October 2014. Dr. Jasbinder Singh Sanghera’s vision and goal in life was to develop drugs which can replace Chemotherapy to help people suffering from
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GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Born Nov. 22. Mom small reg. Golden x Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/out, good w/kids/animals, low/no shed) Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support/guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND PUPS Ready Feb. 15. Reg’d. Vet checked http://vigelandkennels.ca 604-823-2259
Debtor: Kimber Crystal Ann Debt Amount: $12840 Vehicle Info: 2000 Ford Windstar VIN: 2FMDA5348YBB18278 Last Sale Date: May 21, 2011 Debtor: Vitalaire Canada Inc Debt Amount: $9100 Vehicle Info: 1995 GMC Topkick VIN: 1GDP7H1J4SJ523952 Last Sale Date: June 30, 2009
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Visit our website to check out and register for hundreds of parks, recreation and cultural programs.
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Tia Napora, Anoushka Sharma, Lola Shearer and Madison Sakai of Team Westwind were among the many people who donated their shorn hair for Wigs for Kids BC at Hennessey Hair Salon last weekend. Over its eight years, Wigs for Kids BC, with the support of BC Children’s Hospital, has made around 50 wigs a year for children with cancer, alopecia, and blood diseases that cause hair loss.
Ray So, co-owner of Yue Delicacy Restaurant, presents a donation of $2,420 to Carleen Pauliuk, director of donor relations and events at Richmond Hospital Foundation. Donations were collected as part of a special promotion from September to December 2014, in which all $10 corkage fees collected were donated to Richmond Hospital Foundation. Yue Delicacy Restaurant is extending the promotion to donate the corkage fee throughout all of 2015 to support local health care.
Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town. E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com
Fairchild Radio’s annual charity campaign “Winter Warm Wave Clothing Drive” collected 47 tonnes of used clothing for the Salvation Army over a six-week period. On top of the designated collection bins placed at various locations in Lower Mainland, a temporary collection booth was set up for two Sundays at Aberdeen Centre. Helping out at the booth were the 2014 Sunshine Boyz and Girlz (participants in Fairchild Radio’s teen talent search) as well as the 2014 Little Sunshine (another talent search by Fairchild Radio, but for children between 4 and 12 years old). These young volunteers, proudly named the Winter Warm Wave Ambassadors, worked hard in collecting hundreds of bags of used clothing from donors.
Larry Cho, general manager of OpenRoad Hyundai Richmond, hands over the keys of a 2006 Hyundai Tuscon to Jane Scott. Over the Christmas holidays, Scott’s 1999 Chrysler Intrepid was stolen from the alley outside her East Vancouver apartment and taken for a joyride to Surrey where it was found completely destroyed. Scott didn’t have comprehensive auto insurance and therefore was liable for all costs, which she was unable to afford, leaving her and her two young children stranded without a vehicle. Her story was in the Vancouver Sun and caught the eye of OpenRoad management and she was tracked down and informed that OpenRoad would be pleased to help by donating a suitable vehicle and three years of complimentary oil changes.
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