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City champs Hannah Partridge (left) exemplified the stifling defence that defined the Robert A. McMath Wildcats’ 73-27 victory over the Hugh McRoberts Strikers in Wednesday’s Richmond high school senior girls’ basketball championship final at Richmond Secondary. See Page 28. Don Fennell photo
Councillors drive down Richmond tax hike But Mayor Malcolm Brodie calls plan ‘very short-sighted’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A band of Richmond councillors drove down a looming property tax hike by one-third yesterday, after a split vote decided how to manage the city’s bank account. In a 5-4 vote Tuesday night, the tax increase fell to 1.89 per cent—down one percentage point—meaning the average homeowner will save $16 from a previously planned increase of $47. It was Coun. Bill McNulty who suggested
that one per cent of extra tax—to bolster an account for major projects—be cancelled and the equivalent funds of $1.8 million be drawn from the city’s casino winnings instead. Richmond, which gets one-tenth of River Rock Casino Resort’s gaming revenue, pulled in $21.1 million from the resort in 2014. That’s $6.2 million greater than forecasted by the city. Coun. Carol Day sided with McNulty, saying the city is in good financial shape and it’s time taxpayers get a break. “Maybe it’s time to slow things down a little bit. I feel it’s time to give taxpayers a break,” she said. “Let’s finish building the seniors centre, let’s finish building the pool, let’s finish building the City Centre Community Centre,
and let’s just slow down the crazy train.” Each year council policy lays the groundwork for a budget that maintains services, adjusts for a consumer price index increase and adds an extra percentage point for city reserves. Mayor Malcolm Brodie voted against the idea of a one-time reserve top-up instead of a cumulative tax, calling it a “very short-sighted approach.” “The suggestion to take money from the gaming reserves, all you’re doing—it’s a shell game. What you need to do is increase the amount of reserves that we have. So when it comes time to spend more money on all the various facilities, then we will have that money.”
Trim the 2.89% tax hike to 1.89%? •Yes: Couns. Carol Day, Derek Dang, Ken Johnston, Linda McPhail, Bill McNulty •No: Couns. Chak Au, Alexa Loo, Harold Steves and Mayor Malcolm Brodie
Brodie, who called the budget “bare bones,” said council has approved $120 million in facilities—$70 million of which is coming from reserves, $50 million from a loan. See Page 4
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Port ‘a pending threat’ to farmland, says city Federal agency shouldn’t bully its way past plans from city and region, says council
“I believe it’s time we ramp up our advocacy to the federal government, and that a collaborative action plan can be taken with other municipalities to oppose the adopted Port Metro Vancouver land use plan.” — Coun. Linda McPhail
by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Elected officials at Richmond City Hall lobbed more criticism at Port Metro Vancouver this week as the prospect of preserving farmland grows increasingly bleak. “They’re the biggest threat to farmland, not just in Richmond, but everywhere else,” said Coun. Carol Day Tuesday. Port Metro Vancouver is “a pending threat” to the future of agricultural land, senior city officials told council in a report that probed the federal agency’s new land use plan. That plan, staff found, offers no assurances that farmland would be protected from port expansion. The port already controls a large area of East Richmond, and city hall has no power to stop its expansion. It nonetheless voted 9-0 to tell the port it “strongly objects” to the plan, which guides development of port lands and waters for the next 20 years. Said Coun. Derek Dang: “Just because you have an in because you’re a federal agency doesn’t mean you should bully your way through.” Port officials say the plan, finalized last fall, responds to growth
file photo Coun. Carol Day and Mayor Malcolm Brodie at a jet fuel pipeline protest last year.
in Canada’s trade while protecting the environment and “contributing positively” to First Nations and local communities. But Coun. Bill McNulty said it offers little to Richmond, while jet fuel tankers and coal barges pass by. “You’ve got a body that really doesn’t have a lot of people to answer to,” he said.
City officials say the port has announced a need of 930 hectares (2,300 acres) of land to meet its long-term needs. If a land shortage arrives in 10 to 15 years, the plan’s “special study areas”—including 97.2 hectares (240 acres) of Agricultural Land Reserve in Richmond—could become expansion sites. The city is suggesting the port
instead only expand in designated industrial areas, as mapped by Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy and the city’s official community plan. It’s an idea the city has repeatedly suggested, according to Coun. Linda McPhail. “I believe it’s time we ramp up our advocacy to the federal government, and that a collaborative
action plan can be taken with other municipalities to oppose the adopted Port Metro Vancouver land use plan.” Coun. Ken Johnston said the port’s plan cites the increasing potential for conflict between the working waterfront and the adjacent land. “They’re basically telling us in the land use report we’re going to have a fight over agricultural land versus industrial land versus expansion of the port. That’s certainly how I read that.” Port operations in Richmond came into focus once again at B.C. Supreme Court this week. A citizens’ group, Vancouver Airport Fuel Project Opposition for Richmond, is challenging a provincial decision to allow jet fuel tankers on the Fraser River. Arguments for the case against the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation and its $100-million jet fuel pipeline project resumed this week.
Seniors assaulted in brazen Lights out again at daytime home invasion Canada Line station 76-year-old woman and her 81-year-old husband assaulted on Christmas Eve by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter After exhausting their leads, Richmond RCMP investigators are hoping the public can help them locate the suspect responsible for a vicious daytime home invasion in which two elderly residents were beaten near Brighouse Elementary School on Christmas Eve. Richmond RCMP Acting Cpl. Dennis Hwang said police opted to turn to the public for assistance, only after having exhausted their other avenues for the investigation. On Dec. 24, around 1 p.m., the owner of a house on the 6000 block of Nanika Crescent heard a knock at her front door. When the 76-year-old female resident of the home answered the door, a man described as a Caucasian male wearing a scarf over his face, forced his way into the house and repeatedly punched her in the face. The woman’s screams alerted her 81-yearold husband, who came from the living room to investigate.
As he approached the stairs, the suspected repeatedly punched him. The woman managed to run outside the home to scream for help, but the suspect dragged her back into the house and viciously beat her. The suspect forced the couple upstairs and bound their hands. Both phones were yanked out of the wall, and the couple’s only cell phone was damaged. The suspect stole a small amount of cash, and fled. The man was described as about five feet 10 inches tall, was wearing a blue hoody, beige work gloves and a scarf covering his face. Both victims were taken to the nearby hospital, but were later released. The investigation into the home invasion has been made a priority for Richmond Mounties, with the Richmond RCMP Serious Crimes Unit working the case. “We are currently pursuing all investigational avenues to find the person responsible for what appears to be a random and senseless attack,” said RCMP Const. Darren Forsyth. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Const. Forsyth at 604278-1212, leave an anonymous tip on Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or email investigators at Richmond_Tips@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Many fixtures dead at Brighouse station platform, one year after similar concerns raised by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Canada Line commuters passing through the Richmond-Brighouse station are again finding their surroundings darker than usual. A trip up the escalator revealed lights above the train guideway were on, but many of those above the platform were not. One year ago The Richmond Review reported on lighting problems at the six-year-old rapid transit stations in Richmond. With few original lights functioning, maintenance workers had strung up temporary lamps in some areas. At the time Protrans BC, the private operator of the Canada Line responsible for maintenance, told the Review that it was investigating the problem and had plans to “re-lamp” the higher areas of the stations. The lights were repaired within a few weeks. Neither Protrans nor TransLink returned messages by press time Thursday. Protrans is a subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin sub-
A photo taken from the escalator at Brighouse Station shows more lights above the station platform are out than on.
contracted by InTransit BC to operate and maintain the Canada Line. InTransit BC has an agreement with TransLink to own and operate the rapid transit line for 35 years under a public-private partnership used to build it.
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Richmond nominations sought for the Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee Nominations deadline Friday, February 20, 2015 The City of Richmond is looking for Richmond farmers with extensive experience and knowledge of the agricultural sector in the City and throughout the region to serve as Richmond’s nominated representative on the Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee for a three year term (may be extended to four years). The Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee provides a forum to discuss regional agricultural issues and advises the Metro Vancouver Board on actions to enhance local food production and protect the regional supply of agricultural land. Interested farmers who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise, in an unpaid capacity, may submit an application and resume to the City Clerk’s Office (City Clerk’s Office, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 or Fax: 604-278-5139 or email: CityClerk@richmond.ca). Application forms can be downloaded from the City’s website (http://www.richmond.ca/__ shared/assets/2015Application_AdvisoryCommittee39447.pdf). All applications will be reviewed by Richmond City Council who will select a candidate to nominate for membership on the Metro Vancouver Agricultural Advisory Committee. Deadline for the submission of applications is end of day, Friday, February 20, 2015. For more information, please contact Minhee Park, Planner I, in Policy Planning at 604-276-4188 or minhee.park@richmond.ca. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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merica’s Top Killing Machine,” an article in the January 12, 2015 edition of The Atlantic magazine references data from the US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) showing that the top five causes of death in America today are heart disease, followed by cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and stroke. Number five is ‘accidental’ death from all causes, and drilling down into these is, obviously, the focus. The last two comparable years for which alleged data is available still show that car crash fatalities in the United States are higher than firearm fatalities at 33,561 and 32,251 respectively. The historical perspective of the Atlantic magazine article begins at the turn of the 20th century when infectious diseases were responsible for almost half of US deaths in large cities. The technologies that killed were in the work place where “before modern labour laws… thousands of American workers died in textile mills and other factories. Heavy machinery was hazardous…but chemicals and asbestos killed many workers, too.” But car ownership was on the rise and, very soon, and then “for the better part of a century, the machine most likely to kill an American …[was] the automobile.” Today the US population is about 320 million. By some reports, there is approximately that number of firearms owned by American civilians. US motor vehicle ownership— according to World Bank statistics—is on a per person basis significantly less, at 786 per 1,000
people or roughly 250 million. Accordingly, while there are more motor vehicles than guns, there are more motor vehicle deaths than firearm related deaths. Colliding motor vehicles are still definitely a big social problem. Fortunately, car crash fatalities have been declining for a number of years – historically, a long overdue trend. Important contributing factors include improvements in road design, significant improvements in safety technologies in vehicles, tougher impaired driving laws, and tougher licensing requirements resulting from graduated licensing programmes. Changing attitudes, especially among young people, about ‘car culture’ has meant less driving. Higher gas prices have helped. The Atlantic magazine article notes, parenthetically, that: “A $2 drop in gasoline is linked to some 9,000 additional road fatalities per year in the United States, NPR recently reported.” Firearms data, according Atlantic magazine, is “a more complicated picture.” The article suggests that available firearms data is suspect and possibly inaccurate and that firearms may pose a greater threat to our well-being as North Americans than the mishandled automobile. The common sense challenge to this vision of conspiracy is that everyone knows of someone – relative, friend, neighbour, co-worker etc. – who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. How many of us have a personal connection to someone who has been shot? An international perspective is also useful in focusing reformist energy. One interpretation of the Wikipedia article Traffic Related Deaths Internationally, (also a guide as to where not to spend your next vacation), http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_traffic-related_ death_rate, would suggest that the recent (variable by country, 2010 to 2013) worldwide annual death rate for traffic accidents is estimated at 1,240,000 people. This is a problem. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.
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Flu vaccine was useless this year ‘Zero’ protection against H3N2 virus by Jeff Nagel Black Press People who got the flu shot had no protection against the dominant strain of influenza circulating this winter, public health officials now say. The H3N2 virus was once again prevalent this year and the vaccine has performed poorly against it in recent years because of a mismatch, with about 40 per cent effectiveness in 2010-11 and 2012-13 compared to upwards of 70 per cent when there’s a good match. But this year’s protection turned out to be “as close to zero as you can get,” according to B.C. Centre for Disease Control epidemiologist Dr. Danuta Skowronski. “It is frankly the lowest vaccine effectiveness that we have measured through our network in the past decade,” she said. “It’s stupendously bad.” Skowronski said the results her office has compiled from B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are similar to findings in the U.S. She said it’s becoming clear the underperforming H3N2 component of the vaccine needs to be replaced with a better match to the strain in
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circulation. This year’s dismal performance of the vaccine has Skowronski cautioning people at high risk that they’re “not invincible” if they were vaccinated and should seek early antiviral treatment at the first sign of flu symptoms, while also avoiding ill people. Flu vaccine also contains components to counter the H1N1 and influenza B strains, so it’s still effective against them in years when those virus types are more prevalent. Also troubling is an emerging pattern from multiple studies, including the BCCDC data, that suggests flu vaccinations are less effective if
Tram barn approved for Sharing Farm From Page 1 “If we don’t have that money we have to borrow more, and then future generations are going to have to pay that money back and also there’s going to be
higher operating costs in the future. It’s that simple.” Council ultimately approved the $277-million operating budget, but neither councillors Ken
Johnston and Chak Au felt comfortable approving it without details to justify it. “What concerns me the most is we have tax growth of approximately $2.5 million, yet
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our spending to maintain current levels of service is $5.6 million. So right away we have a hole,” said Johnston. “I don’t know what level of review in each department is going on in this.” The two Richmond Community Coalition councillors are calling for a review of service levels in the city—an idea council unanimously agreed to at least explore. Also Tuesday council approved the $92.5-million capital budget for 2015 and $2.1 million in new spending for one-time items, funded by past budget surpluses. Those items include $258,000 to roll out wireless Internet to civic facilities, a $294,000 contribution to fund construction of a barn at the Terra Nova Sharing Farm and $227,000 for Richmond Public Library to buy new materials and a laptopbased learning lab for kids.
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TransLink’s board of directors has replaced CEO Ian Jarvis as head of the regional transportation authority in a bid to shore up flagging public confidence going into a critical spring referendum on transit expansion. Jarvis will stay on at his regular pay as an adviser until his contract expires June 1, 2016 but was replaced Wednesday by interim CEO Doug Allen, who will serve for six months while TransLink seeks a permanent new CEO. The decision to keep Jarvis on avoids paying him severance but means TransLink will effectively pay for two CEOs for more than a year. “We are not particularly happy about paying two CEOs for a year and a half,” board chair Marcella Szel said. “However, in the circumstances, it was the board’s view the right thing to do was to change leadership and to change leadership now.” Szel would not say if she hopes the replacement of Jarvis will boost the chances of a Yes outcome in the referendum to create a 0.5 per cent sales tax in Metro Vancouver for transit upgrades. She said TransLink will face a “an entirely new world” after the plebiscite regardless of whether a Yes vote enables it to start roll-
TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis will stay on at his regular pay as an adviser until his contract expires June 1, 2016.
ing out the promised $7.5-billion expansion plan or a No outcome leaves it working within a frozen budget as the region’s population rises. “Whatever the outcome of the referendum, this organization needs new and strong leadership.” Allen will be paid a flat $35,000 a month while serving as interim CEO and won’t be in the running for the permanent job. He was CEO of InTransitBC, the firm that built and operates the Canada Line, and he has extensive experience as a senior government manager and management consultant. Allen has been sent into replacement or restructuring roles before by the province, once serving as interim president of BC Ferries. “I will be extracting efficiencies from every level of the organization,” Allen told re-
porters, promising accountability and active management. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner, who now have seats on the TransLink board, were part of the board vote on removing Jarvis, calling it a crucial “first step” in rebuilding trust in TransLink. “This change will allow us to redouble our efforts to win the transportation and transit referendum,” Hepner said. “We heard loud and clear in this campaign change was required,” added Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said swapping CEOs sends a critical message TransLink is under the “new management” he and others felt was needed. “The distractions that have often plagued that corporation and perhaps been a bit too much of a narrative in the early days of this
campaign, needed to be addressed,” Stone said. Allen’s priorities will include getting the troubled Compass card system to work properly and completing fixes that flowed from SkyTrain outages last summer. Jarvis received total compensation of $468,000 in 2013, which included his base salary of $319,244 plus executive bonuses that also became targets for TransLink critics. It’s unclear if Jarvis will be paid only the base salary as advisor or is still eligible for bonuses. A TransLink spokesperson said that may be determined at the next board meeting March 30. Jarvis took over in 2009 after former CEO Tom Prendergast returned to the U.S. following a series of failed negotiations between mayors and the province to secure more funding. Jarvis eliminated deficits at TransLink by overseeing a major cost-cutting drive, which included reforms to the bus system to serve more people and pull in more revenue at the same cost. No campaigner Jordan Bateman called the CEO shuffle “a piece of the solution” but said “dramatic” governance changes are needed at TransLink, including an end to secret board meetings and removal of most executives. He said referendum campaign opposition forced the removal of Jarvis and said it’s a sign that voting No is “the way to get this organization changed completely.” – with files from Tom Fletcher
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Mayors insist sales tax is better way to fund transit plan by Jeff Nagel Black Press Premier Christy Clark says the possible defeat of a proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax by the
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No side in this spring’s referendum on transit expansion might force Metro Vancouver mayors to raise TransLink’s property tax instead. TransLink already collects $305 million per year – $238 per average home assessed at $719,000 – from its dedicated property tax, which is charged on homes and businesses in addition to municipal and school property taxes. The premier told reporters Friday the mayors could still raise that if voters reject the sales tax because her 2013 election promise to subject any new TransLink revenue source to a referendum didn’t apply to greater use of existing taxes. “If they decide they do want to build transit without a Yes vote in this referendum, mayors will have to fall back, I guess, on the existing funding mechanism that they have,” Clark said at an event in Surrey. “They have always had the ability to raise money for transit through increasing property taxes and I suppose that would be one of the options available to them if the referendum fails.” Clark said she will personally vote Yes as the owner of a home in Vancouver and added talk of defeat may be “hypothetical” because mayors are very confident of success. Clark and successive transportation ministers have repeatedly said mayors could increase property taxes if they wished to avoid a referendum. The No side has argued money could be saved from municipal and regional district budgets to fund transit expansion. No campaign spokesman Jordan Bateman said the province and mayors should focus on fixing TransLink if the
referendum is defeated and be “open minded” to options other than just raising TransLink’s property tax. “To go after a No vote and immediately raise a different tax to pay for their wish list would be exceedingly politically risky for them,” Bateman said. “They’d be ignoring the wishes of a lot of people who want them to fix TransLink first.” Mayors have consistently opposed any greater reliance on property tax by TransLink, saying a new source is necessary and their cities need taxation room to pay for other major infrastructure. “I don’t know how many more times the province has to be told,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said. “But I have no reason to believe the mayors’ council will ever approve funding from property tax. If that’s where the premier wants it to go, it will have to be provincial legislation and they will have to pay the price.” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said Metro mayors have not discussed raising TransLink’s property tax as a fallback solution to raise the $250 million a year extra that the proposed sales tax would deliver. He said the sales tax is the fairest tax to fund the mayors’ plan for transportation expansion, which he said has broad support. Asked if the mayors have considered declaring a property tax hike to be the Plan B ahead of the referendum to force voters to decide which tax they want, Moore said no. “That tactic is not something we’re interested in,” he said. “We’re just focused on trying to be successful in what’s in front of us right now and then we won’t have to visit any other options. We can move forward
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EDITORIAL: Assisted dying legislation needs careful study In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has thrown out the Criminal Code provisions which deal with assisting people to commit suicide. It is a stark reversal of the court’s decision, by a 5-4 margin in 1994, to uphold that aspect of Canadian law. This time around, the abrupt change was likely strongly influenced by the chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, who was one of the dissenting judges 21 years ago. The court has given the federal
government one year to come up with new laws to deal with the issue. This timetable is clearly far too ambitious. A federal election is planned for October, and if there ever was an issue that requires careful study and much consultation in advance of a law being proposed, this is it. Try doing that in an election year. The judges seem almost ignorant of practical problems caused by their timetable, even as it seems obvious they have been influenced by a shift in public opinion. Most
surveys suggest that about 80 per cent of Canadians are in favour of some form of assisted dying or euthanasia for people suffering from terminal illness, although just what they actually favour varies widely. Are they in favour of the Dutch or Belgian approach, where teens and people suffering from depression can be put to death by physicians? Or do they favour the far more measured approach adopted in the state of Oregon, where the patient must request drugs, both
verbally and in writing, which can end their lives, and take them themselves—and only after a host of other safeguards. As people’s lives have been lengthened due to medical advances in areas like heart surgery, cancer treatment and organ transplants, many live long enough so that end-of-life issues are even more challenging than they have been. The issue requires careful study and more time. —Black Press
Fifty shades of beige by Bob Niles Contributor Since early December, after breaking up with your girlfriend, you’ve been able to be your own man. Horizontally and digitally linked into everything sports. Hibernating, waiting for Feb. 14th to be over so that you can get back with your old girlfriend. Back to normal after all the craziness and expense of Christmas, New Year’s and then Valentine’s Day that you so cleverly planned to miss. The oh so cheap winter of you. Go to work, come home and do all the stuff you can’t do the other three seasons. Which includes everything but going out and having a good time. I say that because you were stupid enough to do a selfie of yourself and send it to your post Valentine’s Day sweetheart last year. The very same picture she used for her screen saver at work. Because now you have a whole army of your ex-girlfriend’s friends that know what you look like. And you have no idea who they are! Why you may have even been unlucky enough to try and hit on one of them. They knew who you were right away! They may have even trapped you into making a fool of yourself. ‘Cause they just love going to work the next day and telling your ex all about your last nights failed adventure. Now the ex has knowledge of what an jerk you are. She may tell you right away or keep that knowledge and use it against you in the future. Oh it could be as far away as your 25th wedding anniversary, but she’ll use it. And you’ll try to deny it (mostly because you honestly won’t remem-
ber it). But she will assure you it was you, and has the pictures to prove it. So if you really like her, stay home. Don’t listen to your buddies. You don’t need to go out and have a good time. You don’t deserve it. But they do! They went through Christmas and New Years with all the expenses of fancy festive feasts, perhaps vacation, gifts, parties and more gifts. And now it’s all over. Their girlfriend has dumped them, because it’s a depressing time of year, their depressed and it’s the guys fault. So on money they don’t have, they want to go out with their friends, also suddenly single with no money, and share stories of woe. And as they cry on each others shoulder about women, plans formulate to date more. Perhaps your ex girlfriend, you’re not dating her,...yet. But that’s what buds do. We’re guys! Beware of other males at the watering hole. Your only chance to win her back is if you can re-
member that conversation she had about everything she ever thought of and her favorite flower. Because that would mean you cared and listened. It would be that conversation she started just as you laid down on the couch after a hard days work. Women think when a guy lays on the couch he wants to talk. You can spend the whole day together and nothing. Get back home lie on the couch and she starts up. She wants your opinion on this and that, on her hair colour, her make-up and that dress she wore to her cousins birthday. She wants to tell you about that so and so at work that stole her position, how she loves yellow roses, her girlfriend’s pregnant and the paint in the bathroom is too yellowie. It’s about this point you’re wishing you could run out and get hit by a bus! But you nod and smile, throw in the occasional ah-ha and mention the word yellow a few times cause you heard her say it.
WAIT,..WHAT? Yellow,.. Yellow roses. She likes yellow roses. You send her yellow roses...you’re back together...you paint the bathroom beige and before you know it you’re married. WAIT,... WHAT? Married? Married! And now with children, your lives are now no longer your own. Late night feedings, diapers and sickness. Its the best of times,..the worst of times. You’re driving kids everywhere. The house is filled with action and drama. Feelings are being expressed through and by the kids bedroom doors. They graduate, they drive, they start their lives. And then somewhere in there, if you’re lucky, your children have children. It’s a good time now. Most of your fighting is done as a couple. She had more stamina, and so she won. Your children are no longer teens and they’ve lived long enough to forgive you. You’ve built a history together that probably has more years in it than the time from now ‘till death
do you part’ does. It all happened so fast. You’re still in love with her, whatever that turned out to be. It seems different with each couple. Hallmark doesn’t have your definition of it in the anniversary section at the Dollar Store. The one that reads ‘ I want your pain and sorrow, your aches and woes, all the disease and sickness in your bones. So I don’t have to listen to you go on about it!’ You’re the lucky ones, still together after all the years. She fell in love with a big dufass and over the years you’ve proved her right over and over. But her day can’t be complete without you. And you would be totally lost if not for her. That’s what happens to love. It’s sometimes not wanted, not expected, it just happens. Your plans of being aloof fail. And you’re glad they did. Love is not all the wild, crazy, fifty shades of grey, electrifying no kids for the weekend kinda moments. But more a fifty shades of beige. You’re the masses, the norm. You, me and our significant others, are the many unsung loving marriages that make up most of society. The day to day couples that through love and sacrifice unite and bind families together. You see us in the malls and grocery stores just frumping along, nothing special. Two people working together, building and running a family. We unfortunately for the advertising world are the face, taste, smell and the desire of love. The fifty shades of beige love. A love that asks nothing, other than to be with them tomorrow. And then all the other tomorrow’s you both have left. Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.
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Keeping seniors out of hospital A Jacksonville, Florida TV news station published a most interesting article earlier this week about the hospitalization of seniors. The station quoted a recent nursing study, which concluded that the rate of hospitalization of seniors spikes in winter. Reasons given include the prevalence of flu and other respiratory infections at this time of year. The study also says that the critical factor in reducing the rate of hospitalization is family involvement or intervention. In other words, if seniors’ families are involved on an ongoing basis, the likelihood of hospitalization drops. Given the risk of catching other infections in a hospital, the concern is further increased. What can the family do? The first thing would be to check their senior’s home. They need to make sure that proper equipment is in place to reduce the risk of accidents. So for example, installing grab bars in bathtubs and perhaps hallways is important. Families must also ensure their senior is bathing and eating regularly. Regular doctor visits are also crucial, to make sure vital signs, bodily functions and mental alertness are normal. With our aging population, many families are giving attention to their seniors’ health. It’s a major, significant job but it has to be done. Visit our website (www.WillPowerLaw.com) or call us at (604)233-7001 to discuss your Wills, Estates and Seniors’ questions.
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School in a box Editor: India Cultural Centre of Canada’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas (#5 Road, Richmond) was abuzz with a lot of activity on Sunday, February 8, in the evening. Richmond’s Nagra family celebrated the seventh birthday of their son Suhan. Suhan’s parents—Gurpreet Singh and Jessie Nagra—are very active in the community. They had invited their relatives and friends to the Gurdwara to join in the celebration of their son’s birthday. However, what made this celebration even more enjoyable was the presence of a number of volunteers from UNICEF’s project School in a Box. The Nagra family is closely connected with this project and would like to thank the Gurdwara management for their co-operation and support. Organisers from project were present to explain it to the members of the Gurdwara congregation and collect donations. The response was overwhelming. Here is a brief description of the School in a Box project:
“UNICEF’s School in a Box transforms any outdoor space into a school. It contains everything teachers and students need: pencil, pencil crayons,notebook s,chalk,exercise books,posters,rulers,erasers,a globe, a solar powered radio,scissors,and even chalkboard paint to turn the box itself into a chalk board. The entire kit provides supplies for 40 students, which is equivalent to one community school. In addition to the suplies inside the kit, this gift provides children with a safe place to learn and brings a sense of normalcy back to a child’s life, especially in communities that have had their schools destroyed in a crisis.” Projects like these are very deserving of community support. The Nagra family, UNICEF/School in a Box volunteers and Gurdwara Nanak Niwas Management must be commended for supporting such initiatives. Balwant Sanghera Richmond
Richmond has a plethora of development-related problems Editor: When a community acquiesces to development and growth that occurs too rapidly and at too large a scale it surrenders both its capacity and its willingness to do what is necessary to ensure that the changes that occur foster positive rather than negative consequences and solve more problems than they create. The truth is that Richmond has a plethora of developmentrelated problems that no one, especially the business and political leaders in this city, seem to want to acknowledge or address. These ‘leaders’ appear to either not care about how unchecked, insufficiently regulated, and ill-advised development can negatively impact the character and quality of our lives, and/or they are so uneducated, uni-
formed, and blissfully ignorant of what constitutes enlightened and responsible community planning that they cannot or will not recognize what is happening to the community around them. In either case it is evident that whatever principles and agendas inform their work in this community, they have more to do with creating profit-making opportunities for well healed investors than improving and enriching the lives of average Richmond citizens. When altruism and educated, enlightened vision is absent in leadership, and money rather than good sense and civic responsibility governs a community’s growth, far more fences than bridges are built between those who are stakeholders in the life of the community. The commu-
nity inexorably becomes more exclusive than inclusive, and less rather than more respectful and liveable. And if anyone doubts the veracity of that statement they should take a slow walk through some of our residential neighbourhoods or take a close look at the occupancy rates of the countless condo towers that are being built. Those high stone fences around empty mega houses and the huge number of unoccupied apartments in those towers are symbolic of the legacy that our business and political leaders will leave behind for everyone else once they have satisfied their own needs and objectives. Real leadership—anybody seen any recently? Ray Arnold Richmond
Richmond can be an inspiration Editor: As a proud citizen of Richmond, the headline “Richmond a popular spot for visitors from U.S., China, U.K. and Germany”, Richmond Review, Jan. 28, naturally caught my eyes. The report from Visa Canada and Tourism Industry Association of Canada revealed not only the economic impact to the businesses but also the visibility of our community, a small city of
only 200,000 people, at international level. Different people may have different opinions about the development of the City of Richmond in the last two decades and we don’t know what the future holds 20 years down the road, but I always encourage people to embrace what we have achieved and take part in this beautiful city with a grateful heart. I personally think that the
cultural harmony we experience can be an inspiration to people around the world. It would be great if The Richmond Review can have follow-up stories about what visitors from various parts of the earth like about Richmond, so that we as a community know what can be done to become a greater inspiration to the world. Edward Liu Richmond
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with an old man, whose paranoia and suspicion turns their summer vacation into a mini suspense thriller. “Geriatric Arena Grope” is also one of the better stories, featuring a separated couple and their daughter about to attend a Leonard Cohen concert together. Suggestions of illness and infidelity float throughout the story, and the passive-aggressive couple spar verbally every chance they get. But when the woman has enough of her ex’s smart aleck remarks, it doesn’t end well for either of them. Gaston’s powers of observation and emotional depth bring this story to life. Even though this isn’t my favourite short story collection, it’s got a couple of stunners in it. Lovers of short stories and short essays might want to try some of my favourites: Last Car Over the Sagamore Bridge; Heart of the City: Nine Stories of Love and Serendipity on the Streets of New York; I Was Told There’d be Cake; Why My Third Husband Will be a Dog; Potty Mouth at the Table; Meet Me at Emotional Baggage Claim; and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library's Web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks. Shelley Civkin is communications officer with Richmond Public Library.
Kronier Family donates $10,000 to endowment fund The Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund held by the Richmond Community foundation recently received a substantial donation of $10,000 from Kronier & Sparrow Ltd. of Richmond. “We’re extremely grateful for the Kronier family’s generous and ongoing support, and look forward to growing the capital in our endowment fund for the long term benefit of all Richmond residents,”said library board chair Simon Tang. Thanks to the Kronier family and others, the capital contributed to the Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund held by the Richmond Community Foundation has grown to $107,586.77. “The library will be using the 2014 investment income from the Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund – which amounts to $3,804.51 – on initiatives related to our Strategic Plan,” said Tang. Anyone interested in investing in the future of our community by donating to the Richmond Public Library Endowment Fund held by the Richmond Community Foundation, can contact chief librarian Greg Buss at 604-231-6418 or the Richmond Community Foundation at (604) 270-4483.
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Richmond the place to ring in Lunar New Year Shopping malls, temples, restaurants all help celebrate major annual event by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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f there’s one community in Metro Vancouver that knows how to celebrate Chinese New Year, it’s Richmond. Countdown events, lion dance shows, fairs and food are all on offer to welcome the Year of the Sheep. The revelry starts on the eve of Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 19 this year. Aberdeen Centre will again host its Countdown Night to Chinese New Year on Feb. 18 beginning at 8:30 p.m. and ending at half-past midnight. The mall, at 4151 Hazelbridge Way, will feature various entertainment acts, including the B.C. Chinese Music Association, Vancouver Academy of Dance, Colours of Dance Academy and Vancouver Cantonese Opera. The International Buddhist Temple, at 9160 Steveston Hwy., is also hosting a countdown
celebration that begins at 10 a.m. and continues through to midnight. During the new year period, diners at Richmond’s 400 Asian restaurants can expect elaborate feasts. The city’s three Hong Kong-style malls will also be in celebration mode with flower and gift fairs, along with many special performances. Richmond Centre and Lansdowne Centre will also host special events, along with the city’s Buddhist temples. Here are a few other events that will celebrate a new year of harmony, peacefulness and lucky fortune. •Fortune Telling by Master Sherman Tai, Feb. 18 to 22 at River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd. Tai will offer his renowned fortune telling services by donation to charity. •Aberdeen Centre’s Golden Dragon and Lion Dance on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m., 4151 Hazelbridge Way. With the light of firecrackers, watch the majestic dragon and lions come to life as they dance to welcome the Year of the Sheep. •World Champion Lion Dance Show at River Rock Feb. 19 to 20, various times. Lion dance show will also feature a world champion acrobatic team from Malaysia and kung fu demonstrations. Tickets are by donation; $5 minimum.
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Several myths and traditions are associated with Chinese New Year, which is celebrated in countries across the globe. Those celebrations vary depending on geography, but a focus on family and food is a common theme of celebrants regardless of where they live. A traditional Chinese New Year celebration will feature a reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve. Family members gather for this celebration, which includes a large spread of food featuring dishes of pork, chicken and fish. Specialty dishes that feature meats like duck and Chinese sausage are often reserved for the reunion dinner and other special occasions. Though Chinese New Year was initially only celebrated within China, it is now observed throughout the world, and celebrations tend to be more grandiose in those communities that feature a large population of those with Chinese ancestry. But celebrants need not be Chinese to enjoy the pageantry of Chinese New Year. For example, San Francisco, Calif. residents, regardless of their ancestry, can enjoy the city’s annual Chinese New Year Festival and Parade, which is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. But even those who cannot attend such celebrations can still partake in Chinese New Year festivities by bringing the party into their own homes and kitchens. The following recipes for “Asian Sausage Rolls” and “Chinese Ham and Chicken Rolls” from Vicki Liley’s “Asian Wraps & Rolls” (Periplus) make great additions to any Chinese New Year celebration.
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egg mixture and seal. In a large, heavy skillet, deep fryer or wok, heat oil to 375 F or until a small bread cube dropped in oil sizzles and turns golden. Working in batches, fry ham and chicken rolls until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. Let stand for 3 minutes before slicing. Serve hot, with chili sauce for dipping.
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Dark one-woman play returns to the stage For those who missed Tina Milo's performance in The Village at the Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall last year, the actor and playwright is bringing it back to a Vancouver stage. As writer and sole performer of the play, Milo puts depression on stage, probing the depths of our minds and the depression that accompanies it. In The Village, an actress auditions for the role of a depressed woman in a fictional film. Various stages of depression are depicted with the help of images and stories of real people. "She explores why women give up on who they really are, their dreams and hopes, slipping into intense emotional abysses. She could be any woman in the audience. She is honest, yet self-conscious," said Milo in an interview with The Richmond Review last year. Her one-woman show incorporates acting, physical theatre, video and original live music. The Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver will host the play Feb. 24 to 28. Tickets, $14 to $29 at firehallartscentre.ca or the Box Office: 604-689-0926.
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Writers read works Wednesday Experienced and novice creative writers are encouraged to share their works at an open mic event next Wednesday. Richmond Writes Out Loud! at Richmond Public Library's Ironwood branch begins at 7 p.m. Writers are invited to read excerpts of their own material. Listeners are also welcome. Admission to the Feb. 18 event is free. The Ironwood branch is located at 8200-11688 Steveston Hwy.
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Yallouz off to Crashed Ice finals Richmond Devils’ captain will be only B.C. rep at national championships in March by Don Fennell Sports Editor Alex Yallouz is known for her leadership skills. And for putting the puck in the net. But the captain of the Richmond Devils women’s hockey team is also a prolific skater and cross-fit devotee who works out four or five times a week. She attributes all of it to her becoming the lone B.C. representative at the upcoming Red Bull Crashed Ice finals to be held in Edmonton during the second week of March. “It’s something I always wanted to try since high school and I finally ran out of
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excuses not to,” said the affable Yallouz, who leads the Devils in scoring with 15 goals and 15 assists in 17 games—seventh best in the South Coast Female Hockey League. Yallouz recorded the second best time, just over 24 seconds, in the country at the qualifier held Monday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. She outraced 19 other women to make the final. She’ll face 14 other women for the national title in Edmonton. While she didn’t anticipate doing as well as she did at the qualifier, Yallouz said she wouldn’t had entered if she felt her fitness
was not at a level where she could seriously challenge for top spot. “A lot of it has to do with core strength, balance and overall stamina and that will be especially true once we get to Edmonton,” she says. “We’re going to have to race the course multiple times over a few days. You have to be able to skate well and be used to falling down and getting up a lot. I know I’m a rookie and there will obviously be butterflies, but at the same I know I’ve got block out the nerves and try to take it all in stride.” The event will be televised, so keep an eye out for Yallouz racing down the track.
Specht sets pace as Peewee A2 Ravens net gold in San Jose by Don Fennell
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Sports Editor Richmond Ravens peewee teams made a sweeping statement at the recent 2015 MLK invitational girls’ hockey tournament in San Jose. Matching the feat of the Peewee A1s, the Peewee A2 Ravens won gold in the annual classic which draws many of the top female teams in North America. The Peewee A2 Ravens proved to be on the mark from the opening whistle in the first game, a 49-shot effort that produced an 11-0 victory over host San Jose Sharks. Ashley Specht paced the offence with four goals. In sharp contrast, the second game was a defensive battle that saw Richmond secure an scoreless tie with
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the Anahein Lady Ducks. But the Ravens’ offensive prowess was back for the third game as Specht netted three goals and Olivia Northrup scored twice in a 9-0 win over San Jose which set the stage for a comeback 1-1 tie against the Lady Ducks in their final round-robin game. Down 1-0 to the Lady Ducks going into the third period in another defensive battle,
the Ravens’ line of Specht, Northrup and Chole Maher engineered the tying goal which set the stage for a third showdown between the teams for the championship banner. Strong individual performances by Emma Lee and Megan Heinrich highlighted a strong overall team effort as the Ravens posted a 2-0 victory in the final.
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If you are new to the district, you must register first. All new Kindergarten registrations for the 2015-16 school year will take place at the English catchment schools from January 12th, 2015 to January 30th, 2015. From February 2nd, 2015, all new Kindergarten registrations for the 2015-16 school year will be taken at the Central Registration Office - 7811 Granville Avenue. All new grade 1-12 students should register at the Central Registration Office. Parents/legal guardians must personally register their children by presenting the following legal documentation: Student’s original Birth Certificate, Student’s and Parent’s original proof of status in Canada, latest proof of Richmond residency (one of the following legal documents: current property tax notice or assessment and current utility bill, signed formal rental or lease agreement and security deposit, signed contract of purchase and sale with possession date and subjects removed and deposit draft). Other documents needed are: last school report card or transcript of marks, immunization records, legal custody documents, reports for extra classroom support. If registered by June 12th, the student will be guaranteed a space in their English catchment school for the 2015-16 school year. If registered after that date, the student will be placed at a nearby school by the school district if space and resources are not available in the students’ catchment school. The deadline for new Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion and Montessori applications is January 30th, 2015. (District Programs Options Form)
What should I do if I want my child to transfer to a non-catchment school? Students currently attending a Richmond public school do not need to re-register. The parent/legal guardian of a student who wishes to transfer to a non-catchment school should obtain a Transfer Application Form for Richmond Residents [RSB SA 23] from their catchment school or Central Registration, have it initialed by the catchment school or Central Registration and then submit it to the requested school no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, 2015. The parent/legal guardian of a student who is not attending a Richmond SD 38 school and wishes to transfer to a non-catchment school must first register at Central Registration and after doing so, may obtain a Transfer Application Form [RSB SA 23] and submit it to the requested school. Commencing Monday, January 19th, 2015 at 8:00 a.m., transfer applications for students wishing to attend a noncatchment school will be received at the requested school. If the application is received at the requested school by February 27th, 2015, and space is available, students will be approved to attend in accordance with the priorities listed in Regulation 501.8-R, paragraph 5.a. [1st: catchment 2nd: Richmond resident transfer students and 3rd: Non Richmond resident transfer students], on a “first come, first served” basis. Richmond resident transfer students have priority over non-Richmond resident transfer students for transfer requests submitted by February 27th, 2015. Schools will mail letters to the parents/legal guardians of transfer applicants on March 13th, 2015, advising them of the status of their child’s application. If the transfer application is received after February 27th, 2015, then the request may be considered in accordance with the criteria set forth in district Regulation 501.8-R, paragraph 5.f. (4) [See Group 3 Student Priority Chart] NOTE: Parents/legal guardians should be aware that schools designated as “full” by the school district will not be able to approve first time transfer applicants due to a lack of available space and resources.
What if my child already attends a non-catchment school? Richmond Residents: Richmond resident students who are currently attending a non-catchment school, and wish to continue at that school for the 2015-16 school year, are not required to submit a transfer request. Such students will automatically be enrolled at the school unless they withdraw or transfer out of the school. Please let the school know if you are leaving. Out of District Residents: All students who reside outside of Richmond and are currently attending a Richmond school, and wish to continue at their school, must submit a Transfer Application Form for Non-Richmond Residents [Form RSB SA 73], which is available from the attending school, by February 27th, 2015. To access Regulation 501.8-R, registration or transfer information, please go to the Richmond School District, Student Registration website: http://www.sd38.bc.ca/schools/student_Registration
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Rockets launch new meet The Richmond Rockets and Vancouver Velocity speed skating clubs joined forces to host the successful VRrooom Challenge Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval. In addition to its own athletes, speed skaters of various ages and levels from throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island and Puget Sound raced around the ice during the inter-club short track meet.
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Eating heart healthy to protect your best asset by Patricia Chuey Contributor February is Heart Month in Canada. A great time to pause and think about what we’re eating. It’s hard to believe that someone in Canada has a
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wholesome, something that makes you feel great and provides the energy to excel at everything that matters most in your life. The Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends a healthy, balanced diet of quality, fibre-rich carbohydrate foods together with protein and fat. Fat comes in good, bad and ugly formats. About 20-35 per cent of total daily calories should come from quality fat sources. Unsaturated fat, especially omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish, avocados, flaxseed, certain vegetable oils, nuts and seeds for example, are great choices. Hydrogenated fats and industrially produced trans fats found in many convenience foods, usually not made at home, are the least desirable fats. Without doing any diet math calculations, a tasty way to help ensure you’re eating enough of the right fat is to include at least two 75g servings of salmon each week. A recent study published by the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance found that if all Canadians ate
fish at the Canada Food Guide recommended levels, approximately 5,800 deaths could be avoided every year. A few examples of meals that can be made quite easily at home include roasting salmon together with chopped vegetables and serving over a little quinoa or rice, grilling a salmon patty and enjoying with vegetables on a whole grain roll, topping a dark green salad with salmon, or roasting salmon and asparagus and drizzling with a light cream sauce over angel hair pasta. In our home we also serve salmon in meals that commonly use other protein options such as salmon noodle soup, salmon vegetable stir-fries and salmon on homemade pizza. Salmon can be cooked, frozen and then simply thawed and crumbled atop of meals. Even from raw, it only takes about 10 to 15 minutes to cook, depending on the size and thickness. When dining out, salmon is a fantastic choice in a sushi meal, teriyaki dish or simply grilled alongside
an abundance of vegetables prepared by our many amazing chefs. Here in B.C., in addition to being surrounded by a bounty of locally grown vegetables and fruit, we are extremely fortunate to have some of the best fresh salmon in the world. Whether choosing wildcaught or B.C. farm-raised salmon, it is important to know that all salmon is a valuable source of omega-3 fats and a lean source of protein that can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s and certain autoimmune diseases. According to a recent study from Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Washington, older adults may be able to lower their overall mortality risk by as much as 27 per cent and their mortality risk from heart disease by about 35 per cent. Researchers discovered that those who had the highest blood levels of the fatty acids found in fish lived, on average, 2.2 years longer than those with lower levels.
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they recovered. Myth #2: People with mental illnesses are violent and dangerous. Fact: As a group, people who experience a mental illness are no more violent than any other group. In fact they are far more likely to be the victims of violence than to be violent themselves. Myth #3: People who experience mental illnesses can’t work. Fact: Whether you realize it or not, workplaces are filled with people who have experienced mental illnesses. Most people ae unaware that a co-worker has a mental illness and no special arrangements need to be made. Socially conscious employers support their employees by reducing workplace stressors and helping those who are recovering from a mental illness by hiring, or re-integrating them into the workplace. Myth #4: People don’t recover from mental illnesses. Fact: People can and do recover from mental illnesses. Today, there are many different kinds of treatments, services, and supports that can help. No one should expect to feel unwell forever. The fact is, people who experience mental illnesses can and do lead productive, engaged lives. They work, volunteer, or contribute their unique skills and abilities to their communities. Even when people experience mental illnesses that last for a long
time, they can learn how to manage their symptoms so they can get back to their goals. If someone continues to experience many challenges, it may be a sign that different approaches or supports are needed. These myths—and many more— exclude people with mental illnesses from our communities and create barriers to well-being. If we want to reduce the impact of mental illnesses on our communities, we need to learn the facts and start with our own assumptions and behaviours. At the Building Pathways for Hope fundraiser earlier this month – Pathways Clubhouse announced the launch of their building campaign. The room was galvanized and ready to support the building as they heard about the work done by Pathways Clubhouse and their success in working with people living with mental illness. Donations at the dinner reached an all time high for Pathways at $82,000, but since then, the buzz has continued and more than $110,000 additional dollars have been promised. With a goal of $2.3 million, Pathways is off to an excellent start and extend profound thanks to their donors. If you would like to know more about the work of Pathways Clubhouse, contact Dave MacDonald at 604-918-1421, or e-mail, info@ pathwaysclubhouse.com.
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sports
Record-breaking feats at Harry Jerome meet It took just ten minutes for the first two meet records to fall Saturday at the fifth annual Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Indoor track and field meet. It set the tone for the rest of the meet. When the day-long competition, produced by Achilles track and field Society, concluded at the Olympic Oval, 21 individual and two relay meet records had fallen, along with meet marks in two new events, pole vault and age-class 200-metres. Two of the individual records broke national Masters marks. Such was the calibre of the competition (close to 650 athletes took part) that in three events the first three finishers were all under the meet record, another saw the first two finishers under the old mark and in the men’s Open 1500 metres, all six runners finished under the record. Victoria housewife Nancy Craig broke the women’s Canadian Masters pole vault record for her age group (49-50) by jumping 2.75 metres to better her own national mark of 2.71. It earned the vivacious Craig a trip to Lyon, France, in August and the World Masters Championships. So how did she begin her athletic career? “I had two daughters who were pole vaulters,” she said. “They both encouraged me to try it, I did and enjoyed it. They have both since retired from the sport but I have kept competing. It’s a lot different from my former sport.” She spent five years as a professional figure skater with Holiday On Ice. In the week leading up to the meet, knowledgeable observers were predicting 86-year-old Norman Lesage of Greyhounds club would destroy the national Masters 60-metre sprint mark for athletes 80-90. Boy, were they right. He finished in 10.68 seconds to erase the old mark of 12.08. All eyes were also on Langley’s Joshua Goldthorp at the meet. The reigning Canadian Highland Games heavy lift champion, was competing in the Open shot put for the first time at any meet. He won the event and broke the meet record of 12.73 metres, surpassing the record on each of his six throws, his best toss 14.55 metres. “I’m happy with my performance,” he said afterwards. “I was hoping to throw 15 metres but that will come and I will definitely compete some more now that I’ve had this experience.” As expected the two favorites dominated in the new Open pole vault event, 2013 Canadian champion Heather Hamilton taking the Open women’s gold medal with a leap of 4.25 metres while Nathan Dunford of Trinity Western University won the Open men with a jump of 4.75 metres. Vancouver Thunderbirds won the meet’s Club title with 214 points while Trinity Western captured their second University title in three years with 129.5 points. Next up for Achilles is the Grand Forza V meet on April 11 at the Oval and then the big Jerome International Outdoor event June 8 at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium.
Don Fennell photos Richmond Kajak Samuel Loewen sprinted to fifth overall in the youth men’s 300-metre event at Saturday’s Vancouver Sun Harry Jerome Indoor Games held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
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Wildcats step up to net city championship Stifling defence helps sink Strikers in Richmond senior high school girls’ basketball final by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Robert A. McMath Wildcats have clearly bought into the team concept. Individually, the members of the high school’s senior girls’ basketball team are talented young athletes many of whom excel at multiple sports. But it’s collectively that they’re becoming a force to reckon with. As impressive as the 73 points they put on the board against a talented Hugh McRoberts Strikers in the Richmond high school playoff final Wednesday at Richmond Secondary School was, it was their virtually impenetrable defence that stood out. Even after scoring a basket, all five players were routinely back and in position to defend leaving the Strikers little room or time to set up. As a result, the Strikers were held to just 27 points after netting 72 versus the Burnett Breakers and 54 against the always-stingy Hugh Boyd Trojans in earlier playoff games. The Strikers netted 477 points in six regularseason league games.
Longtime basketball coach Anne Gillrie-Carre, who has coached the majority of the Wildcats (predominantly Grade 11s) since they were in Grade 8, is immensely proud of the way the girls are maturing—on and off the floor. “Their growth not just in basketball but as people is impressive,” she said. The Wildcats’ victory in Wednesday’s championship was made even more noteworthy given the fact they were running a new style of offence, with provincial under-17 player Jessica Jones as a centrepiece. Jones, one of the team’s 10 Grade 11s, was deservedly selected the tournament’s most valuable player. She was forced to further step up her game in the absence of fellow Grade 11 stalwarts Jessica Zawada and Ellie Reid. Gillrie-Carre hopes Zawada (knee) and Reid (ankle) will be ready to go for the upcoming Lower Mainland championships which the province’s No. 5-ranked triple-A team has designs on winning. The provincial championships will be played March 4 to 7 at the Langley Events Centre.
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Sapperton the first residential tower in the Brewery District Eat, drink and be merry in the nine-acre, transit-oriented Brewery District, a master-planned, mixed-use community by Wesgroup. Located in the buzzing neighborhood of Sapperton in New Westminster, this rapidly transforming neighborhood is gaining attention for its cool vibe and convenience. The dynamic district offers a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, grocery stores, restaurants and office buildings. Soon, there will be high rises and new residents. The Sapperton is the first of four
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Now in its sixth year, the Ovation Awards, recognizing excellence in the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ new-home construction, renovation and design, is excited to announce a 77% increase in entries over last year. This increase reflects the high level of award-winning quality homes built and renovated in Metro Vancouver by GVHBA members. CEO, Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, Bob de Wit: “Our GVHBA builder/renovator members work with homeowners across Metro Vancouver, representing a wide variety of design and architectural styles. From modest kitchen renovations to stunning whole-home transformations, and from familyoriented townhouse communities to luxurious custom-built estate homes, the Ovation Awards highlight the best projects GVHBA members have built, renovated, designed and marketed in Metro Vancouver. The GVHBA Ovation Awards People’s Choice Award is your opportunity to vote for your favorite new or renovated home. We look forward to your input!” Nominees for the People’s Choice GVHBA Ovation Awards 2015: The Mayfair in Vancouver: A unique and challenging home to build as the entire structure needed to be re-engineered and built within the existing structure to meet seismic and building code requirements. New West Classic: A Craftsmanstyled home, designed and built to retain the character of the older transitional homes in a historic neighborhood. Silver Lining: Transformation of this renovated home is nothing short of incredible - turning a 60’s-bungalow into modern ‘west-coast’ beauty. The original house and pool footprint was maintained (as were some elements to front exterior,) with renovation done without disruption to greenbelt/ravine. South Granville Estate: Located in a desirable neighborhood of tradition-
al homes, the unique exterior detailing is both attractive and welcoming, while its unique interior beauty is evident with a traditional dining room, living-room at the front of the home transitioning to a more contemporary great room. The Grove: The most impressive element of The Grove is its grand simplicity. Bordered by a swath of trees, this contemporary residence perfectly captures the essence of West Coast living while gracefully coexisting with its secluded surroundings. West Vancouver Horizon: This beautiful home sits in the hills of West Vancouver with a breathtaking view of the Strait of Georgia. The West Coast contemporary exterior houses a surprisingly warm transitional interior, built to suit a growing family of four. Brixton: Brixton is a collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes located in Surrey’s Panorama neighborhood. The community’s eyecatching colonial architecture features quality designer selected materials. Jacobsen: Jacobsen is a collection of 65 modern sophisticated townhomes in South Surrey that feel just like living in a single family home only steps away from a variety of shops and services at Morgan Crossing. Basement Beauty: This exquisite wine room is located below grade (under front porch) and is encased in eight-inch concrete walls. A natural cold-cellar, features include slate flooring, barrel table and bar-stool seating, plus extra-large sink (for making wine) and separated areas for bottling, tasting, and storing wines. Housing over 500 bottles, it accommodates all bottle sizes and shapes. Virginia Crescent: A large kitchen for entertaining, a custom showpiece fireplace, along with a spacious pool table area in the living room. The overall layout of the main floor achieved all the functionality requirements, as well as a fantastic high-end open concept. Go to richmondreview.com and click on the contest link to vote. Voting begins February 17, 2015. Ovation Award finalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 4 at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, Vistas Restaurant, 1133 West Hastings Street in Vancouver. The Gala will be held on Saturday, April 25 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, 1128 West Hastings Street.
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QUILCHENA ~ #106 - 7891 NO. 1 ROAD ~ $274,900 If you are looking for a condo with a TOWNHOME ffeel, you’ve found it. This gorgeous 2 level 2 bedroom home will accommodate all of yyour needs. Nicely updated throughout with beautiful gourmet kitchen and appliances, laminate flooring, gas fireplace, double windows, in suite laundry, and on and on. Tons w of storage and parking too. Nicely situated o within the complex with both a north patio w and huge south sundeck to entertain on. Many a improvements in complex such as new roof and gutters. Location to schools and shopping and transportation are perfect. And you can hop up to the west dyke for the morning stroll. Make this your home today. Maintenance fee covers, water, heat, grounds, club house, etc.
PENTHOUSE! • RICHMOND CENTER • Asking $1,198,000 JUST LISTED!
SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSE IN CENTRE POINTE. 3 bedroom & den with an impressive entry to this lovely 2 level home. 16th & 17th floor you’ll be in awe of the 180º view looking south from Mount Baker to Vancouver Island. $100,000 just spent in upgrades, features an entertainment sized living and dining area, 26 foot arched living room window w/motorized remote control blinds. Pride of ownership with high end finishing throughout. Fabulous floor plan Spacious kitchen with eating area, 3 car parking & locker, Well managed complex. 2 guest suites, rec room and pool. Original owners. You will love this!
SOUTH ARM PARK • 2 BEDROOM CONDO • Asking $265,800 Richmond’s best kept secret STORNOWAY! A well managed complex in top condition, border’s on South Arm Park! Freehold Strata adult complex 19 plus, 4 buildings on 4 acres of nicely landscaped property. 1,028 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, has many updates throughout, crown moldings, designer colors, fits house size furniture, large balcony w/courtyard views. Includes electric f/pl, storage locker, in-suite laundry, secured parking. Maintenance fee includes water & sewer, heat, hot water, caretaker & rec facilities. No rentals! No pets! Very quiet & secure! You’ll love this unit & complex
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QUILCHENA ~ 7491 ANVIL CRESCENT ~ $1,089,000 This wonderful property backs out west onto the south end of Quilchena Elementary school grounds. Some views of the north shore mountains from the sunny north and west facing sundeck. This home has been lovingly cared for and well maintained with various improvements over the years. Move right in with lots of space to grow and or accommodate your extended family too. This is a great location and a great home for the whole family. Make it yours today.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
TRAVEL.............................................61-76 Habib Trucking Ltd. located at 8334 128th Street Suite 215, Surrey BC, V3W 4G2, seeks 5 F/T permanent long haul truck drivers @ $24/hr. No education but workable spoken English, class 1 driving license and 1 years driving exp. is required. Duties include: drive truck trailer articulated or straight trucks, pre trip inspection, perform road side emergency repairs etc. Email your resume to habibtrucking@gmail.com
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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889
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Boundaries Number of Papers 11000 blk Railway Ave, Branscombe Crt Second Ave, Third Ave, Fouth Ave 5000 blk Williams Rd Gormond Rd, Jesmond Ave 8011 - 8871 Fairdell Crs Fairdell Crs Fairbrook Crs, Pl Claybrook Rd, Claysmith Rd, Coldfall Crt, Coldfall Rd Bairdmore Crs Elsmore Rd, Vinmore Ave Mara Crs, Skaha Crs Drewry Crs, Granville Ave & Cres, Twintree Pl Garrison Crt, Garrison Rd Cairns Crt, Garrison Rd Lancing Crt, Pl, Rd Ludgate Rd, Ludlow Pl, Rd 5711-6411 Riverdale Dr Forsyth Crs, Westminster Hwy 5388-5988 Forsyth Crs McCallan Rd, Tilton Rd Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Av Gibbons Dr, Westminster Hwy Richards Dr, Semlin Dr, Trutch Ave
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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 32’ Sloop “Gzeletez” (K#:14K9879); debtor “Cam Buksa” to recover $4,366.65 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after February 27, 2015. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.
Debtor: Sundeep Setia Debt Amount: $1330 Vehicle Info: 1978 Mercedes 280c VIN: 11407312001227 Last Sale Date: September 4, 2014 Debtor: Darren Michael Cingel Debt Amount: $1530 Vehicle Info: 2001 BMW X5 VIN: WBAFB33531LH06490 Last Sale Date: August 15, 2014
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Cyrus Hamilton photo Staff from Lansdowne Centre’s food court presented a $1,600 cheque to the Richmond Christmas Fund on Thursday morning. Pictured are, from left, Lansdowne Centre’s Romeo Mercado, Volunteer Richmond’s Jocelyn Wong and Elizabeth Specht, Lansdowne Centre’s Rose Dowd and Rebecca Gagnon, Lansdowne Centre GM Tom Babbs, and Lansdowne Centre’s marketing director Bronwyn Bailey. “Cambie Carnival for a Cure” was the 5th annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The event was hosted at Cambie Secondary School and it was a big success, not just because of the financial support that if provided for the Canadian Cancer Society, but also because this years’ event symbolized the true meaning of what it takes to win the battle against cancer; bringing the community together to raise awareness and empower everyone to make a difference. Over the past five years, “Cambie Carnival for a Cure”, has raised an amazing $13,163.30.
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