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B&B bylaw approved

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Despite riding a rough road en route to this week’s public hearing, Richmond’s new B&B bylaw passed through at city hall with little fuss.

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Where’s the birdie? ... Richmond Nature Park was the place to be for bird watchers last week, with a number of colourful species catching the lense of News reader Branko Popazivanov. On the left is a male rufous-sided towhee and his buddy on the right is a black-capped chickadee.

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12-acre public park to rise from ruins Former Fantasy Gardens castle finds new home, could become a daycare facility

A new 12-acre agricultural public park looks set to rise from the ruins of the old Fantasy Gardens. And the famous Dutch replica of Coeverden Castle — which many feared might be lost when Townline Homes won approval to develop the site into a 550-unit mixed residential/ commercial “village” — could be relocated slightly to the north, becoming an integral part of the new park. It has also been suggested $

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that the castle be used on site as a daycare facility. The “Garden Park Plan,” as it’s called, was proposed this week by Townline for the 12.2 acres of Agricultural Land Reserve property, as part of its agreement with the city to transform the dilapidated Fantasy Gardens site at No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway. The new park, which the developer will pay around $1.2 million to construct, will be located on the old Fantasy Gardens botanical garden, immediately north of the residential/commercial develop-

ment. Inside the park there are plans for: ❚ Enhancements to existing gardens and walkways; ❚ Restoring the bell tower; feature replacements (such as the bridges); ❚ A community agriculture hub with a large community garden and farm school program; ❚ A farm-themed children’s play area; ❚ A parking lot; ❚ Relocating Coeverden Castle to the western edge of the park, fronting onto No. 5 Road; ❚ Park access from a new con-

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When climbing to top of world is not enough Former banker turned postie doesn’t know when to stop

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he wind was howling at gale-force and even more deadly weather was creeping closer by the hour. Darrell Ainscough and his two Sherpas were sitting tight in a frozen camp, just shy of Mt. Everest’s peak, as the final window of opportunity to reach the Summit of the World was just about to slam shut. Everyone else had either reached the 8,850metre summit or had given up, when Ainscough suddenly became aware that he and his native guides were the last group on Earth’s most revered mountain. “I remember thinking that we were not going to make it,” said Ainscough. “There are only two three-week windows (in the spring and fall) when you can actually get to the summit because of the weather. “We only had a one day window until the season closed and it wasn’t looking good. It looked as if the weather had beaten us and I didn’t think we were going to make it up there. “It was very eerie. There was no one else going up, everyone else was going down and we were fast running out of time and food.” With a decision to abandon the mission literally a few minutes away, the mission seemed doomed to fail. But 58-year-old Ainscough had already claimed the scalp of six of the “7 Summits” — the common collective for the highest mountain on each of the planet’s seven continents — and he wasn’t about to surrender to the last and the biggest on his list, Everest. A few moments later, the weather relented and Ainscough — who gave up a career in finance in his 30s to become a Canada Post letter carrier —was able to ascend to the summit. “I can’t remember too much of being up there, because it was so cold and windy. We didn’t stay there too long,” he said. “And on the way back down, we were the last group off the mountain, so that was kind of eerie as well.”

ichmondite Ainscough is not your average seeker of adventure. He started hiking and climbing the North Shore Mountains when he was just 13, before moving onto bigger fish as an adult. But it wasn’t until after he kicked off a new career as a letter carrier in 1992 that he realized that the sky was, quite literally, the limit when it

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his birthday and he also ran around Mt. St. Helens in one day. “(St. Helens) was on my to-do-list,” he said. After that, he found time to run the Seattle Marathon last November. So this mild-mannered banker-turned-postie has done it all, hasn’t he? Apparently not. Not content with Everest — where he raised money for Sage House in North Vancouver (a refuge for abused women and children) — Ainscough is limbering up to walk 2,600 miles from Mexico to B.C. in April. “I sold my house in November and this April I’ll be walking the Pacific Crest Trail from just over the Mexican/U.S. border to B.C. “It comes right up the spine of the mountains, all the way to Manning Park. “It will take me six months to complete. Thankfully, I’ve got a very forgiving boss.” Ainscough will again try to raise funds for Sage House, although he doesn’t yet have a donation website. “Friends will be driving me down there. They’re taking six months off as well.

“They’ll be off doing their thing in the States and will come meet me at certain points on the trail with supplies for the next part of my hike.” Ainscough — who frequently does North Vancouver’s Grouse Grind after working his job in West Vancouver, rather than get caught in traffic going home to Richmond — just keeps raising the bar and pushing himself to the limit, despite his advancing years. “I have a mental bucket list of things that I want to do. The Pacific Crest is just one of the things on that list. “After that, I plan to do the highest peak in every province and territory in Canada. “I think when you travel it gives you a focus that you don’t otherwise have. “I’m not comfortable with anything else, it’s an internal motivation I guess.” In case you were wondering, Ainscough got divorced many years ago. If you’d like to sponsor Ainscough, email editor@ richmond-news.com and the News will pass your details onto him.

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B&B bylaw sails through In stark contrast to the spats and confrontations of the past seven months, Richmond’s new bed and breakfast bylaw sailed through its public hearing without even a whimper. City council gave the controversial bylaw — which aims to transform Richmond’s unregulated B&B industry — its second and third reading on Monday night and now only requires final adoption at the next full meeting of council. A bitter feud — lasting all summer and fall between the owner of a cul-de-sac B&B and his neighbours — was the catalyst for the bylaw. Now Richmond’s B&Bs will, once they have a business licence, be able to enjoy a maximum of three guest bedrooms, hosting up to six people. Unlike past city council meetings — when neighbours of the Seabreeze guesthouse in south-west Richmond went head-to-

head with the city’s B&B owners — there were no submissions from the floor when the public hearing took place this week. While allowing B&Bs to host more guests than before, the city has set down a strict quality control criteria and a stringent code of conduct that the business must follow. Failure to adhere to the new guidelines will, according to the new bylaw, result in fines and potential withdrawal of the business licence they will now need to operate. Once the bylaw comes into effect, financial penalties will be dished out for violations of fire safety, guest registration access, food preparation restrictions, length of a guest’s stay exceeding 30 days, maximum guests or guest rooms and excess signage. However, the city’s B&Bs will be given until Sep. 30 to get in place the required parking spaces and Tourism BC approved accommodation status. Bylaw enforcement offi-

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cers will be responsible for checking on the B&Bs. A neighbour who feels a B&B isn’t adhering to the new rules, can make a complaint. It is hoped the new bylaw will stop pitting neighbour against neighbour and give city council more control over the previously unregulated B&B industry in Richmond.

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Richmond’s animal welfare shelter feels it is being left in limbo by the city regarding the renewal of its contract. As reported by the News earlier this month, the organization currently contracted to run the city’s animal control services — Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) — are up against two rival bids for the job over the next two years. RAPS, which was asked to extend its contract until the end of February, says it was given an indication from the city that it would find out its fate either way by the middle of January. But with no sign of any communication from the city, the animal welfare charity is demanding an answer sooner than later. “It’s been very difficult for my staff these past few weeks, and we’re all getting pretty anxious,” said Carol Reichert, RAPS’ executive director. “Of course, we’re now very concerned that we haven’t heard any good news. “We haven’t been told either way and we have eight fulltime and part-time staff hanging around in suspense about what’s going to happen with their jobs.” Reichert said the matter “should have been settled back in November. “We’ve gone to extreme measures while running that shelter and I think we deserve to know what’s happening. It’s all wearing on us now.” City spokeswoman Kim Decker could only say that the matter would be presented to city council before the current contract runs out on Feb. 28. “It’s pretty straight forward. But if it’s necessary for a transition period, we will work with all parties concerned to make sure it’s a fair transition.” RAPS has held the animal control contract for the last four years, after taking over from the BC SPCA.

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Tourism Richmond has appointed a company that specializes in attracting tourists from the lucrative Asian market to the city. Ottawa-based East Communications has been hired by Tourism Richmond to act as its Chinese representative, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. East will be the key contact in China for tourists potentially wanting to visit Richmond. “... this new partnership is perfectly timed as the signing of the

Approved Destination Status in June, 2010, has made it easier to market our well suited tourism products in China,” said Tourism Richmond’s chief executive officer Tracy Lakeman. Through a new marketing campaign, East will promote Richmond as the most welcoming city in North America for the Chinese community. East was responsible for promoting Canada as a destination at the Canada Pavilion during the Shanghai Expo last year.

Park: Could cost the city $265,000 a year to maintain Continued from page 1 into the new public park. “It gives it a great resting place,” he said. “I hope the public will get the chance to admire it, as it dates back to the Vander Zalm regime and there is a large Dutch community here in Richmond that I’m sure will love it.” Jamie Esko, the city’s acting manager of parks planning and design, said in his report to committee that community input was used to develop the new park’s objectives.

Esko said that city staff and the developer have been working together to “preserve the features of the original botanical garden.” As part of the park plan, the major features of the garden, such as 800 mature trees, shrubs, pathways and pond systems will be retained. Developing community gardens, school plots and recreation will also play a major role in the plan. However, it’s anticipated that it may cost the city around $265,000 per year to maintain the park.

Esko said that future funding options will be explored within the city’s parks budget. The plan is expected to go before full council next week for endorsement and first reading and then onto a public hearing next month. Townline has already started work on a European-style 550-unit mixed residential/commercial village on the disused Fantasy Gardens plot. Major upgrades to an already congested road network in the area are being paid for by the developer.

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The way the police and the province tell it, B.C.’s civil forfeiture rules are part of an important arsenal used to go after the bad guys. Reality isn’t so simple. Who are the bad guys and who gets to decide that? It used to be, that was an issue for courts to decide after a fair hearing of all the facts. And seizing “proceeds of crime” would happen after a criminal conviction. That’s how the province knew that they were, in fact, ill-gotten gains. But increasingly, fair process has become regarded as unwieldy, time-consuming and unnecessary by authorities, who are choosing to skip right over the criminal charges in favour of seizing assets. Why waste energy in court trying to prove a difficult case when you don’t have to — or as the province recently put it “when criminal convictions seem unlikely?” Under civil forfeiture rules, it’s seize first, assume guilt second. Those who want to prove their innocence have the option of trying that later. That’s fine if you’re the province or the police. Not so good if it’s your house or car being taken. Seizing assets without evidence of a crime “beyond a reasonable doubt” is a big step down the slippery slope to becoming a police state. A criminal conviction isn’t simply a technicality. It is the basis for determining if substantial wrong has occurred in our society. To seize assets on the basis of suspicion — suspicion that would likely not be enough to convince a judge of guilt — is a chilling prospect.

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The Editor, Re: “Two Rogers Video closing,” News, Jan. 19. I just need to know why everything in this community has to have an ethnic component. As near as I can figure out, it is the use of PVR’s and digital venues such as Netflix, and Apple TV, that has caused the North American demise of video rental stores. To imply that Asians don’t like to watch English movies, is like saying Caucasians don’t like to eat sushi. As a family who enjoys watching movies, we are disappointed to find the Video on Demand content to be sadly lacking, not to mention the loss of the hidden treasure factor, like finding a little watched Czech documentary on Middle European jousting. These market and technology forces, not the ethnic factor, are the reason that Rogers Video stores are closing their doors, not just the ones in our fair city. As for theaters, they are pricing themselves out of the market place. My son and I went to see a 3D movie the other day; the total cost was $31, with no popcorn or drinks, just admission. It would have been doubled that if my wife and daughter came as well. That’s a far cry from the $7 movie rental we use to get at Rogers and Blockbuster. About the only venue left for DVDs these days is the vending machine at my local Safeway. As an additional side note, thank you, marketing people, for selling me a Blu-ray player, as there are no places to rent the discs any more, but it supplies the optimal quality for my big screen TV, so the salespeople assured me. Great, now I have to purchase the movie at 30 bucks, if I want to watch it. I suppose I should be grateful that the movie is only half the price of going to the theatre, and I can watch it in glorious HD as often as I like. Not seeing you all soon at the video store. Dave Chan Richmond

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Nasty rhetoric? It’s here, too A lot is being said and written about the decline of civility in our political culture these days. It’s time we confront this disturbing problem. An element of nastiness has always lurked beneath the surface of political debate, and people often say politics is a blood sport. True enough, but what is occurring these days is unprecedented. I’ve detected some smugness in Canadians’ response to what is commonly referred to as the “overheated political rhetoric” that is clouding U.S. politics. The vitriolic attacks that occur south of the border – where Sarah Palin and her Tea Party gang launch violence-laced verbal assaults on their opponents, who often succumb to temptation and respond in kind – could never happen here, we insist. But one doesn’t have to dig very deep in our own political culture to find rhetoric that is beyond “overheated.” Take the unprecedented verbal and written assaults on B.C.’s acting chief electoral office, Craig James. James had the temerity to make a technical ruling on the wording of the recall petition against B.C. Liberal MLA Ida Chong in her riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head. His actions simply delayed, for a very short time, the start of the recall campaign. As a result, he has received almost 400 angry e-mails that he characterizes as “vile” and that include

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wishes that he meet a quick demise, as well as a handful of actual death threats – all for making the daring suggestion that people follow the law. James, who now needs security for himself and his young family, revealed the nature of the attacks when asked about them by the media in the wake of the debate that was occurring in the U.S. after the Arizona shooting tragedy. Perhaps most revealing, the recall proponents were primarily outraged that James would choose to publicly talk about these hateful attacks in the middle of a recall campaign. Their response to the death threats sounded like an afterthought. James’ comments came because a reporter asked him a question. But the fact he needed security was actually reported some weeks ago by the Globe and Mail. If you want more evidence of the lack of judgment and civility that exists among many Canadians, check out the comments thread that followed that story. More than 150 comments were posted. Almost none of them expressed any kind of sympathy at all for James, and in fact many said James deserved being

threatened. This brings us to a key part of the growing problem: the anonymity of the Internet, which allows anyone the chance to smear another without having to be held accountable for his or her actions. On websites and blogs, people are allowed to post the most outrageous, libelous, threatening and inaccurate comments Their comments hang in the air and get traded back and forth by like-minded individuals who will quickly accept anything said or written that neatly fits their pre-conceived views. Newspapers and other media outlets should return to the days of the rigid letters-to-the-editor policies that took steps to ensure all published comments were accurately signed. For now, they have abandoned ethical standards for the sake of accumulating “hits” to their websites in order to impress potential advertisers. Personally, I think Sarah Palin, the Tea Party and commentators like Glenn Beck are a menace. But that political movement is certainly entitled to participate in the political process. But don’t think for a moment the extremists who have poisoned political debate in the U.S. don’t also exist here. They can be found in Canada, on the left and right, and they are mostly on the Internet. If you don’t believe me, just ask Craig James. Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global BC.

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of Canada, I believe that the Federal Liberal Party is the better choice to: create jobs; eliminate the deficit; improve our pension, education and health care system in a fiscally prudent manner; combat climate change and deal with the issues of poverty and affordable housing in a compassionate and responsible way. When my term as member of Parliament ended in 2004, I continued to live and work here in Richmond. I worked for one and a half years as in-house legal counsel to an international company based in Richmond. From 2006 to the present, I run and operate my law firm, also in Richmond. I believe that I am truly blessed to be a Richmond resident so I try to give back to the community as best as I can. To that end, I serve as pro-bono legal advisor to various non-profit groups and foundations, I am a member of various service organizations and I fundraise and volunteer for the community through my church, which is also located here in Richmond. Joe Peschisolido Richmond

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The Editor, Re: “Don’t let Joe fool you, Iggy,” Letters, Jan. 19. I would like to respond to Linda Cooper’s letter to the editor. As you know, both myself and Alice Wong ran for the Canadian Alliance Party in the 2000 federal election. I ran here in Richmond while Ms. Wong was the Canadian Alliance Candidate in her then home-riding of Vancouver Kingsway. The Federal Conservative Party did not exist at that time. As the process of political realignment occurred, which eliminated from the federal political scene the Canadian Alliance Party and the Progressive Conservative Party and created the new Conservative Party of Canada, myself and Ms. Wong made different political choices. I left the Canadian Alliance Party to join the Federal Liberal Party of Canada while Ms. Wong left the Canadian Alliance Party to join the Conservative Party of Canada. In choosing between the Federal Liberal Party and the Conservative Party

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acknowledges there was too much red tape and works to make things simpler? More recently, Falcon as minister of health, was again noticeable in a leadership role in the medical and hospital community as he worked with them to provide funding and additional services for Richmond Hospital, providing matching funds for the construction underway for the Children’s Hospital where I am proud to serve as a committee member on the For Children We Care campaign. I like Falcon because he listens to what people tell him — then makes the right decision for the right reasons. Also, he’s young, dynamic and is a new dad – and as a dad with very small children myself, I can identify with him. Having a premier with Falcon’s extensive experience in government, but also learning to be a parent I think gives him a shared viewpoint that is very important. His commitments to improving the B.C. economy and improving Asia Pacific trade will help Richmond strengthen its trade relations with Asia and the U.S. — and help our city businesses grow and prosper. I firmly believe that Falcon is the right person in the right place at the right time with the right values and commitments. I’ll be proud to vote for him on Feb. 26. And I encourage others to do the same. Dr. Eric Yung Richmond

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The Editor, Even in our democratic system, it is very interesting to be able to directly vote for someone to be our premier. On Feb. 26, for the price of $10 for a Liberal membership, I’ll be able to vote for Kevin Falcon as B.C.’s new premier. Presumably, we’ll be able to vote by phone or even potentially on the Internet. And with the Liberal party, a vote in Richmond will count as much as a vote in Prince George, or a vote in Kamloops, because all parts of B.C. are important. Kevin Falcon’s most visible contribution is in Richmond – the Canada Line that runs into Vancouver and the airport. Falcon was the minister of transportation who helped make that happen. It was the right decision and serves as an important Olympic legacy in assisting the Richmond commuters. I for one am thankful for the Richmond council who backed the project, as well as our three local MLAs. However, the actual minister in charge was Kevin Falcon, and it serves as an example of his listening to a variety of people, learning the background, and choosing to lead that marks his leadership style. However, his first role in the B.C. government was as the minister for deregulation. Basically, he cut the red tape, which has helped thousands of businesses and people throughout the province. How can you not like someone who

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Monday to Friday Peter Jansen is a city bureaucrat, working as a manager in the maintenance department. But every Sunday evening, he dons a chef’s hat (figuratively, at least) and takes crock pots full of piping hot, homecooked food down to the Richmond bottle depot, where many of the city’s homeless gather. “We have a little Pontiac Vibe and just open up the back and serve it out of there.” We, being he and his wife Glenda (who, he admits, is really the one wearing the chef’s hat.) It’s something the couple has been doing, rain or shine, every Sunday evening for the last two years. “I guess it was a couple of years ago when your paper was doing a lot of stories about homelessness in Richmond. Our church (Calvary Chapel) wanted to do something.” Jansen’s church had done charity work in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver, but its members felt there was also a need right here at home. The first idea was to have the youth group make and handout sandwiches to the homeless. The problem was no one knew where the homeless were. Poverty groups in Richmond have often said that one of the

challenges in dealing with the problem here is the fact that much of the homelessness in Richmond is invisible. However, Cowboy wasn’t invisible to Jansen. Cowboy was at one of his favourite haunts, panhandling. “I stopped and told him about our idea and asked where we should go. He told me the bottle depot at closing time.” Specifically, he was referring to the bottle depot behind the Save-On-Foods store on Ackroyd Road. The youth group did take sandwiches down there, but it was Jansen and his wife who, in January 2009, picked up the ball and decided to make serving Sunday supper at the depot their project. The number of people who have come around to enjoy Glenda’s chili, stew or whatever she’s cooked up that night, has ranged from five to 25. On average, however, the couple serves 15 or 16 people a meal. That number has steadily increased over the past two years, Jansen notes.

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Continued from page 11 “What’s struck me is how industrious they are. They are extremely hard workers.” They have issues, but they survive and the fact they’re able to manage as they do is admirable, Jansen adds. The city employee is also reminded of the quote, “there, but for the grace of God, go I.” “I have worked for the City of Richmond for 32 years, and in my time working with people on the street, I’ve met four people who I’ve worked with in the past at the city. I remember one man I met, and he started talking to me like he knew me from before.” It turned out Jansen had worked with the man, Jim, at the city for 15 years until one day Jim just didn’t show up. “I didn’t think anything of it. I thought he had just moved on.” In fact, Jim was suffering from mental illness, which launched a downward spiral that eventually landed him on the street, unrecognizable as the city staffer Jansen had once known. “People get caught up because of issues and circumstances,” Jansen says, noting that it’s not his place to judge, just befriend. “That’s really what we’re there to do; be

friendly, be neighbourly. “They are our neigbhours. We treat them like that and take time to talk to them. So many people treat them like garbage. We’re hoping if they see their worth, it will spur them on to get help.” Speaking of help, Jansen talks with deep respect of one man, Mark, who the Jansens befriended and put in contact with resources. Mark has since turned his life around. “He has an incredible story, and he’s been clean for over a year now.” But if the people the Jansens serve don’t “clean up,” “dry out,” etc. — so be it. They still deserve a hot meal once in a while, according to Jansen. “For sure there are bigger issues, but there are immediate needs too, and that’s what we’re trying to help take care of.” Jansen is not interested in making a political statement with his work or commenting on resources. He is, however, hopeful other church groups will work with him and perhaps offer a venue for their Sunday meals. “Often we’re just eating in the rain.” For more photos and a video of the Jansens’ Sunday supper and a link to more information about the project, check out the News website at www.richmond-news.com.

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The work of the Garden City Lands Coalition and the Richmond Food Security Society helped garner Richmond an international award. In early December, the International Eco-Safety Cooperative Organization (IESCO) designated Richmond as an “international eco-safety demonstrative city,” according to a press release. Only two other cities, Tanxia, China and Kansas City, Kan received the award. The Richmond School District also won “the best practices for environmental education” designation, the sole winner in this category. At the request of Richmond Mayor Malcolm

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Richmond school trustee Chak Au, right, and Arzeena Hamir, of the Richmond Food Security Society, accept an award from the International Eco-Safety Cooperative Organization. Brodie, Richmond School Board Trustee Chak Au accepted both awards. “The award belongs to the citizens of Richmond,” said Au. “The directors of IESCO were impressed that about fifty percent of Richmond is kept and protected as farmland, parks, environmental reserves and other open space, which is quite rare in a modern city,” said Au. The selection committee was impressed with

the grassroots efforts of citizens, who formed the Garden City Lands Coalition and the Richmond Food Security Society. “They felt that Richmond was a leader in farmland protection, urban farming research and food security work”, commented Au. Chak Au presented the plaques and certificates to the Richmond School Board at the meeting of Jan. 17 and will present to Richmond council on Jan. 24

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How to prevent car theft Theft from vehicles is a crime of opportunity and, as such, is preventable, says the Richmond RCMP. By following a few basic rules people can eliminate the likelihood of becoming victims. “The key is to get into the habit of consistently following the rules until it becomes second nature,” said Cpl. Sherrdean Turley in a press release. “By taking the time to safeguard yourself and your family, you will hopefully avoid the cost and time spent on vehicle repairs and replacement of stolen items.” In order for your vehicle to be overlooked by thieves, you should follow these tips: ❚ Remove valuables from your vehicle. If they can see it, they can steal it. ❚ Park in well lit open areas when you are out and about. When at home, park in your

garage and lock both your car and garage. ❚ Remove portable accessories such as stereo face plates and GPSs. It’s important to remember that GPSs are usually programmed with your home address. Opt for a garage door opener that fits on your key ring instead of a model that clips on your visor. The combination of having your GPS and garage door opener stolen from your vehicle allows thieves easy access to your home. ❚ Install an alarm. Alarms not only deter theft from your vehicle, but theft of your vehicle as well. ❚ Use a locking device on your steering wheel. Not only does this prevent your vehicle from being stolen, it also tells thieves that a responsible person owns the vehicle and the likelihood of anything of value left in it is low.

Steps to driving safely through snow It’s snowing, again. By now drivers in Metro Vancouver have had a taste of driving in the fluffy stuff, but since we’re not used it to, it can be a challenge. Here are a few tips from ICBC on how to stay safe when it gets slushy, snowy and icy: ❚ Equip your vehicle: preparing your vehicle for winter driving comes down to much more than just choice of

tires. ❚ Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads; check your tire pressure as they can deflate quickly in the cold; low-beam lights are more effective in the snow; and keep your gas tank full to prevent freezing in extreme temperatures. ❚ Keep a blanket in your car just in case you are unfortunate enough to get stranded. ❚ Slow down.

❚ When things get slippery: One of the most challenging road hazards at this time of year is black ice. While it can be a natural reaction to slam on the brakes, the best thing you can do is try and slow your vehicle down to regain traction — ease off the accelerator and shift to a lower gear if possible. If you need to use the brake, be aware of the differences between using standard and ABS brakes.

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Storm watching, a legendary pleasure in winter BY MARK S ISSONS Postmedia News

Gnarly gusts violently buffet the Orca Airways eight-seater aircraft, sending my stomach into a tailspin as we descend through the dripping rainforest draped mountains toward Clayoquot Sound on Vancouver Island’s west coast. It’s early November, hardly the most reliable time of year to be taking the 55-minute flight from Vancouver to Tofino. But since I’ve come hoping to watch one of the legendary winter storms that rise out of the Pacific without warning to lay monumental beatings on this pristine stretch of coastline, a little turbulence en route seems appropriate. From November to March, when most winter weather-weary Canadians yearn for tropical getaways, a peculiar subspecies of traveller heads instead to Tofino, lured by the quaintly romantic notion of facing down the elements while being pampered in fivestar resorts and stuffed with local delicacies like dashi braised Pacific octopus and boiled Dungeness crab. This former logging and fishing village turned ecotourism poster-town still moves to

its own mellow rhythm. Artists, activists, surfers and dreamers all flock here, where tempestuous seas pound the jagged coastline and the driftwood and bull kelp strewn beaches stretch forever. As we touch down at Tofino’s airstrip, I’m already looking forward to that first celebratory martini in the lounge of Wickaninnish Inn, with its panoramic ocean view. Certainly it won’t be long before I race back to my room, pull on the hotel’s complimentary lemon yellow rain slickers, and venture out into a seething, foaming squall, shouting, laughing and flapping my arms at the apoplectic elements like Big Bird on meth as the salt spray stings my grinning lips. But on this day, no oceanic convulsions threaten to lay siege to Chesterman Beach, where the “Wick” sits perched on a rocky outcrop, as opulent an outpost as you’ll find in these parts. Not even owner Charles McDiarmid, said to have invented the concept of storm watching here as a surefire way of drawing off-season traffic, can accommodate me by conjuring climactic chaos. It’s a good thing, then, that there are plenty of other natural wonders to watch while I wait

Life is easier when you are part of a network of friends and family, like a neighbourhood. The family of the late Noah Yelizarov wishes to express their utmost gratitude to all who have supported and continue to support the Noah Yelizarov Memorial Hockey Tournament.

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The west coast of Vancouver Island is known for its incredible crashing waves, attracting surfers and storm watchers alike. for the big one to roll in. Whales, for instance. Tofino and neighbouring Ucluelet are the two most popular northern grey whalewatching communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

our family. With a successful trip in March 2010 to Thailand along with the Fire Fighters Without Borders, Richmond Fire Fighters & Vancouver Fire Department, family and friends had the opportunity to provide emergency training, along with gifts of defibrillators after five years of planning. We could not have done this without the support of volunteers, family, friends and the contributors that year after year have generously supported our annual fundraiser. Our fundraiser is a combination of a hockey False Creek Healthcare & Surgical Centre Felicos Felix Landscape & Garden Service Fish House Restaurant Flamingo Row Mitch Berger Georges Ultra Lounge GFS Gorden Food Service Glowbal Restaurant Howard & Trudy Harowitz Herringers Olde Fashioned Gourmet Deli Highland Helicopters Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel Milan Lucic Canuck Place Brent Seabrook Dallas Stars David Jones Adrian Aucoin Derek Morris Hotel Grand Pacific Murray & Susie Isman & Family Italian Kitchen Lounge Hair Studio Mammon Jewelers Marmot Basin Jasper Mondo Vino Burger Bar Mountain Park Lodges Nada Heuring Nando’s Chicken Nature’s Path Foods Nestle Canada Norma & Bob Bebluk

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Each spring, more than 20,000 of these enormous mammals swim north from their winter breeding grounds in Baja, Calif., to their summer feeding grounds in Alaska. Many linger near Tofino, feeding intensee Cox Bay page 21

tounament, live auction and dinner. Each year moneys raised are donated to Canuck Place and Children’s Hospital. Our event has grown which has enabled us to include supporting Heroes. We thank you and wish you all a very happy, healthy 2011.

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Cox Bay: Surfer haven Continued from page 20 sively on invertebrates like amphipods and marine worms that live in bottom sediments. A grey whale can devour over 1,000 kg a day in Clayoquot Sound, making these waters an irresistible migratory pit stop. “We’re in luck. The whales are watching us today,” says West Coast Aquatic Safaris skipper Tim Thom as we head out of Tofino Harbour for a three-hour whale watching tour. This late in the season, our chances of spotting their telltale spouts are hit and miss. But Thom, a member of the Nuuchah-nulth First Nations community on nearby Meares Island, is confident of a sighting. Sure enough, several grey and humpback whales soon deem us worthy of a friendly flick of the tail before the salt spray settles and their glistening black fins vanish beneath the surface, barely 30 metres away. During our voyage we also encounter a harem of Steller’s sea lions barking, honking, trumpeting, and roaring as they flap and flop about on their tiny rocky island. A lone bald eagle soars high overhead as a pair of curious sea otters cruise up to check us out as we idle in the calm water. When not dining on sea urchins, abalone, crabs, mussels, and clams, which they crack open against rocks they hold on their stomachs, these energetic and playful amphibious members of the weasel family wrestle, twirl and chase their tales. Unlike other marine animals, Thom explains, sea otters don’t have an insulating layer of blubber, relying instead on warm air trapped in their incredibly dense fur - 100,000 hairs in a space the size of a postage stamp -

to stay warm in the frigid ocean water. Back on shore, with still no storm in sight, I borrow the keys to the Wick’s Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUV (complimentary for guests). Cruising the coastal highway dividing the old growth forests of Pacific Spirit National Park from an unbroken string of gargantuan beaches, I pull over at Cox Bay to watch dozens of hooded neoprene wetsuit clad warriors plow through the whitewash hunting for fast breakers. It’s easy to see why this hurricane pummeled stretch of coastline is also North America’s cold water surfing capital which recently hosted the O’Neill Cold Water Classic, featuring the world’s best surfers. My final destination is Thornton Creek Hatchery, just outside Ucluelet. I arrive in the late afternoon, after everyone has left. Everyone except the hulking black bear hunched on a rock in the middle of the icy stream, fishing for another sushi dinner to help fatten it up for the oncoming seasonal slumber. Occasionally squinting in my direction, it cautiously sniffs the crisp November air for a whiff of intrusion. We’re only 20 metres apart, as close as I dare approach as dusk descends and I try to recall what to do if a black bear charges. Curl up or loom as big as possible? The next morning — my last on the left coast — breaks calm and sunny. Perfect for flying, not gale gawking. But such is the beauty of Tofino that, despite my best laid storm watching schemes gone awry, there is so much else to watch here on the edge of the world that catching a winter storm (and there are plenty of them) is but a blustery bonus.

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Long gone are the “good-but-boxy” days of stodgy Volvo styling; the S60 is as sleek and stylish a sedan as they come. It follows the attractive “four-door coupe” styling trend that’s popular these days, yet it still has a distinctive modern Volvo look. A long nose and smooth lines with fenders that don’t bulge out at the wheel openings give the S60 an elegant look. Large Xenon headlights blend nicely into the front fenders and tasteful use of chrome limits it to a thin strip surrounding the windows.

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While it’s a very handsome interior, the use of creamcoloured leather inner panel on the steering wheel immediately grabs your attention on entry. This unique styling eccentricity was in stark contrast to the rest of the leather upholstery, which was graphite (black) leather. Opinions on it were varied, yet most of those I canvassed seemed to like it. Otherwise, it’s a well thought-out, low-key interior with quality trimmings and seats that look good and were very comfortable and supportive. Legroom in the rear, however, see Safety page 23

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Richmond’s Kylo Hoy has long been fascinated with the artistry of Japanese cooking. As the sous chef at Steveston’s Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant, the 27-year-old is used to creating West Coast and French-style cuisine, but sushi is a whole new wrap. Although traditional Japanese meals showcase uncomplicated, seasonal and local ingredients, its simplicity doesn’t come easy. When asked who is the Picasso of Japanese sushi in Vancouver, without a doubt, Hoy said, it’s Hidekazu Tojo (known as Tojo). Tojo is the master Japanese chef and proprietor of the world-famous Tojo’s Restaurant in Vancouver. Hoy is not alone in his assessment. Tojo has been internationally touted for his brilliant cuisine and culinary skills in magazines, newspapers and food networks around the globe. Last week, when Hoy was invited for a rare opportunity to spend a day as Tojo’s sous chef, the young chef jumped at the chance. Although a little nervous about the prospect of cooking alongside his idol, Hoy was keen to learn how the master chef can deftly slice fish for sashimi and somehow manage to create simple dishes that taste exquisite. Hoy arrived at around 2 p.m. and spent nearly an hour sipping green tea while the multiple culinary award winner discussed the ABC’s of Japanese cooking and its intricate techniques. Almost immediately, Tojo talked of the importance of using the best provisions available. He told Hoy that he has an almost religious reverence when it comes to selecting only the finest seasonal and local produce. “You must start with the very best ingredients you can find,” Tojo reiterated more than once. The small, affable and energetic chef said he likes to personally go down and meet the fishermen himself to ensure he nabs the best catch of the day. “Tojo’s philosophy is to use the freshest of foods in as close to their natural state as possible,” said Hoy. Well, that sounds easy doesn’t it? Start with fresh, local food and roll raw slices of fish in rice ... No quite. There is a real art form in Japanese cuisine, as Hoy soon found out. see Dishes page 28

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Continued from page 27 “Tojo taught me a few basics and that every component of Japanese cooking has to be so pure,” said Hoy. As Tojo starts to show Hoy how to nimbly roll the rice between his fingers and then skillfully place the albacore tuna in the centre, Hoy realized it isn’t that straightforward to perfect Tojo’s “uncanny skill.” “You can rob the taste of the fish by five to seven degrees if you roll the sushi too long,” said Tojo. Hoy was surprised to find out just how much the simple act of rolling the rice with too much pressure can affect the taste and texture of the sushi. Another one of Tojo’s key tips was to keep the knife very moist to prevent it from sticking to the fish and remoistening before each cut. After a few hours spent rolling, slicing and delicately plating the sushi, it was time for a taste test. Mark Langdon, a Tojo patron of three decades, agreed to be the judge of a couple of appetizers — Tuna tataki, which is light-

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ly seared marinated local wild albacore tuna with ponzu sauce, and Northern Light roll, which was inspired by the Canadian Northern Lights, a wild prawn tempura, avocado and seasonal fruit rolled into a cucumber crepe. After sampling both, and without knowing which was which, Langdon said: “Both are delicious but the ones on the right taste better (it was Tojo’s).” Hoy wasn’t at all insulted, as Langdon was quick to add: “For a beginner Kylo, you did pretty good.” One can certainly understand why it would be a little daunting for Hoy to train under Tojo — who regularly serves his creations to Hollywood celebrities. Last week, Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes came, not one, but two nights in a row. The list of Hollywood A-listers that dine here is dizzying — actors Harrison Ford, William Shatner, Eddie Murphy, Morgan Freeman, as well as rockers the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith, have all partaken in Tojo’s fare. After a late afternoon honing his culinary skills, Tojo said that Hoy “definitely shows promise.” “What I look for when I hire my sous chefs (he has between 12 to 15 in on any given night) is passion and Kylo has the passion,” said Tojo. “I can teach all the skills but if they lack that fire and passion, they will never make it as great chefs. “Kylo has a future as a chef in whatever cooking style he chooses.” Hoy has always had a zeal for food. Like an artist who creates paintings on a canvas, Hoy’s canvas is a plate. “My mom is a fantastic cook,” said Hoy. “I remember being eight and I was the one who grew and tended the herb garden. “I never used the herbs but somehow I knew what they were.” That was the beginning of his culinary journey. As for his unique experience, Hoy said: “It was a great and Tojo was so nice and helpful . . . what really got to me was how there was very little noise in the kitchen, it runs seamlessly.”

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A new High Performance League, which will be voted on this Saturday and is expected to pass, would create a top level league, bringing B.C.’s top tier of U13 to U18 boys and girls in line with the rest of Canada. — creating a more produc- thing that’s been missare especially skilled,” said tive best-on-best environing in the B.C. soccer Steve Allen, the chair of a ment. community and create a five-person HPL commit“It will create somespringboard for kids that tee that has been at this 01199530

B.C. soccer landscape is set for a major makeover. At a special general meeting this Saturday, Jan. 22, members will vote on the creation of a new High Performance League — a proposal that is expected to pass and radically change the way elite soccer is run in this province. If approved, eight “franchises” will be chosen to run girls’ and boys’ teams from U13 to U18 in the new league. The HPL would become the top level of youth soccer in B.C., bumping the girls’ metro league and boys’ selects league to sec-

ond-tier status. Rather than running through the winter months, as is the current schedule, the HPL would operate from March to November, bringing B.C.’s top tier in line with the rest of Canada. That shift, proponents say, will allow for a far more coordinated schedule with BC Soccer’s provincial programs, and also provide a better springboard into the national team, because B.C. players are currently out of season during important trial periods. Limiting the HPL to eight franchises also means B.C.’s top talent will be more concentrated

since the summer. “When you look at the rest of the country, what the CSA does and how the associations operate, the national [club] competition is late October, FIFA has a break for national teams in the spring-summer; all those opportunities are lost to our players because they’re out of season. “Ultimately, what we’ve tried to say is, ‘It’s best for the players,’ and hopefully everyone is on the same page.” BC Soccer has received 11 expressions of interest for franchises, and full proposals are due Jan. 31. Successful franchises have to offer “cradle to grave” programming beyond their HPL teams, but can form partnerships to do so. see Self page 30

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HPL: Would eliminate boundary rules Continued from page 29 Of the 11 potential franchises (see box), almost all are partnerships between clubs. Coquitlam Metro-Ford, referred to by many as a “Super Club,” is the notable exception. While there appears to be widespread support for the HPL, many questions remain. Depending on where the HPL kids are selected from, the creation of the new league will have varying trickledown effects on the existing clubs and districts based on

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“We can’t really say what’s going to happen to the lower levels yet, but I don’t think it’s going to destroy any clubs. It already happens all the time; the Whitecaps come in and take players they feel are strong enough. It’s just part of the cycle if you produce players that are good enough.” There’s also the matter of university- and college-bound HPL players. The HPL season would run until November, but the university season starts in late August. And some will be concerned about giving up other summer sports to focus on soccer. “It might not be perfect,” said Allen, “but it’s on the right track. It’s the right thing to do.” Colin Elmes, director of TSS Academy in Richmond, is a big proponent of the HPL; he’s part of a franchise bid through Sportstown FC that’s not expected to gain traction. But he says the league’s contribution to furthering development will only be as good as its coaches. “It’s still a massive problem for me,” he said. “There’s maybe only a dozen coaches in the Lower Mainland who I’d personally pay to coach my kids, so it’s going to be interesting to see. “I think the differences in experience will be drastic.” Eliminating the boundary rule, though, creates a free market for elite players and their parents. And that, said Jordan, raises the stakes. “There’s going to be a lot of accountability,” he said. “If you’re not running a good program, all your players can leave. The coaches will be accountable. The franchises will be accountable.” The proposed HPL schedule is 21 games, and teams would practice three times a week, rather than twice, which is currently common amongst the elite tier. The league would also be self-funded. The aim is to have player fees in the $2,400 range — the same as kids currently pay to be part of the top metro and selects tiers, plus what they pay to play in the Super Y-League, the North American summer circuit run by the United Soccer Leagues. B.C.’s Super Y-League teams would dissolve if the HPL goes through. While the HPL wouldn’t start until March, 2012, there are some tight timelines. In order to give the clubs a clear idea of how the HPL will affect them, players would be selected by April. If the vote passes Saturday, a three-person committee, yet to be revealed, will decide the eight successful franchises by mid-February. Canada’s under-17 head coach, Sean Fleming, would be on that committee.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Tackle chores Sunday – be safe with tools, electricity. This eve to Tuesday afternoon brings happy, flirty, friendly relationships. Don’t be argumentative Monday. Though mid-week tempts you toward research, investments or sexual intimacy, or nudges you to make a commitment to a person or lifestyle, you’d be wise to wait. Your future will develop best if right now you are social, if you play, plan and dream. Rewards come from past efforts, not present ones. Gentle, mellow love and understanding, travel and legal success float in late Thursday night through Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: Legal matters might slow now to June, particularly those involving work, health or machinery. So might far travel, religious projects and higher studies – in these, “revisit old haunts.” For instance, you’ll succeed in school if you resurrect an old project or study subjects you’ve studied before. Sunday afternoon to Tuesday brings work and health concerns. The weeks ahead reward ambition, so plunge into tasks. Relationships can be irksome midweek. Be diplomatic; don’t push your own agenda. Secrets, depths, sexual attractions and finances – all luckily – fill Friday/Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: The weeks ahead beneficially emphasize higher learning, legal affairs, far travel, cultural involvements/rituals and gentle love. Sleep in Sunday morning. This eve to Tuesday brings romantic situations, pleasure and beauty, passion and risk. Your creative juices flow. Gambling, however, might hurt your bank account. Reject investments for now. (Until June, new investments are ill advised. Stick with those already in the works.) Work and health issues arrive late Tuesday through Thursday. Good and bad luck are mixed, so just plod ahead. Relationships excite, reward Friday/Saturday!

Cancer June 21-July 22: Secrets, depths, sexual urges, subconscious nudges, large finances, net worth, other people’s money and resources – these fill the weeks ahead. Research, look beneath surface appearances. Love vows or business agreements are one thing; commitment to share, delivering the funds, is another. Now it’s commitment time. You either get deeper, or break off. Tackle errands Sunday morning. Home, kids and security, nature and nutrition capture your attention this eve to Tuesday. Romance has a bit of a rough ride mid-week. Still, joy exists! Tackle chores Friday/Saturday – you succeed! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on relationships, relocation, contracts, negotiations, opportunities and opposition. Emotions intensify; there’s little middle ground. Love and hate swirl. Your romantic sensors are fine-tuned, and luck flows into all communications. In short, you might fall in love now or soon, or heal a valuable, longterm bond. This week isn’t the easiest, or the hardest. Communications, travel succeed Sunday p.m. to Tuesday. Recuperate, rest mid-week. Various frictions arise, perhaps with a partner. Be diplomatic. Romance, creativity, luck soar Thursday night to Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: A time of great change is upon you. It might affect where you live. It’s lucky, and occurs now to early June. During the same period, your romantic, creative and child-oriented projects/links will tread water – that gives you the time and focus to concentrate on this change. It is the first of two steps – the second one occurs November to July 2012. That second one won’t be so much lucky as “telling,” perhaps hectic, certainly filled with determination. Make your move soon. Invest, commit, seek sexual intimacy, change your lifestyle. Thursday night to Saturday holds clues!

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The month ahead emphasizes romance, creativity and speculative luck. Until June, you stand on the edge of momentous events, prospects and opportunities. You might marry. For the best luck, relocate, negotiate, seek agreements and contracts, interface with the public, grab opportunities, form business partnerships or alliances, or seek marriage. (Some Librans, bound in unhappiness, might divorce now. But this influence might also “cure” your marriage. Can you give it one more try?) Rest Sunday daytime. This eve to Tuesday, your energy and charisma soar. Money caution mid-week. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Your workload will increase now to June. Just plod through if you have no enthusiasm. But realize this work can be the entry hall to one or two major career or business opportunities, to arrive after May, into mid-2012. For the next six years, your money fortunes are on an extended rise! But it starts with work. Tamp down any domestic friction to late February: be gentle, kind. Pride wrecks love. Lie low, rest early week. Your energy surges back Tuesday night through Thursday. Thursday night to Saturday brings the first hint of your coming money luck. Get frequent rest these weeks. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Love, romance, creative projects, speculation, sports, risks, selfexpression, dealings with children – these meet great luck and opportunity now to June. The month ahead features talk, travel, curiosity – so get curious! Travel and casual conversations can – no, will – lead to good things, romance among them! Uphold your reputation early Sunday. This eve to Tuesday brings social delights, flirtations and wish fulfilment! Retreat, rest and contemplate future obstacles mid-week. Your energy and charisma climb Thursday night to Saturday – start projects, ask favours, see and be seen.

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Jan. 23 - Jan. 20 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The weeks ahead emphasize money, earnings, buying/selling, possessions, sensual attractions and memory. Accept surface appearances; they will tend to be true, and questioning will “sour the atmosphere.” Lots of money might come! But be self-disciplined: spending can get out of control. Now to June, you are powerfully favoured to purchase (and sell) real estate, to heal family issues, to ﬁnd security, and to end limiting situations, projects and conditions. (You might see and chuck these luckily Friday/Saturday.) February is one of the best months to combine money and property. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar for the next few weeks. Start important projects, ask favours, seek permission, impress bosses, colleagues. Your determination and sex appeal (which are always linked) are unusually high now through February. Sunday morning has a mysterious cast,but this eve toTuesday brings wisdom, gentle love and understanding. Be ambitious midweek, but be diplomatic. You might push just because you have extra energy, but others could feel you’re abrasive. Wishes come true Friday/Saturday – expect social joys, entertainment, ﬂirtation, happiness! Pisces Feb.19-March 20: Retreat for a while.Gather your energies and your thoughts. Rest, contemplate, let the world go by. Be charitable, spiritual. The few weeks ahead favour dealing with government, taxes, institutions and large corporations. Study a money plan, rework it until it’s perfect. Soon – by March at the latest – money will start flowing your way, perhaps a huge pile of money. Students could win scholarships, consultants might land a big client, etc. But now is preparation time. Avoid belligerent people, unsavoury places. Sunday to Tuesday is mysterious. Be ambitious Friday/Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

A34 January 21, 2011 The Richmond News

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Dogs

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Money to Loan

Richmond

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Surrey

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Mortgages

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Real Estate

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Sat Jan 22, 12-2pm #66-15155 62A Ave, 3 BR T/H, 3lvl, 2ba, 4 yrs, nr amens, quick sale, $335K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030 SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf gr lev T/H, patio. $178,900. Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

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W.End/Down/ Yaletown

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6508

Auto Miscellaneous

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9125

Domestic

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1999 FORD Taurus SE Station Wagon, red, 75000 km, V6, 3.0L, auto, 4dr, p/w, p/l, p/b, A/C, VG cond., $3500 obo, 604-926-6654

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Apt/Condos

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Industrial/ Commercial

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6040

RICHMOND

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9129

Luxury Cars

6508

6540

Apt/Condos

1 BDRM Apt, new carpet/paint, 8500 Lansdowne, nr amen, ns np, $900. Avail now. 604-590-7321 1 BR, 1 bth, brand new, No. 3 & WMinsterhwy, $875, 1 yr lease, incl prkg, N/s, N/p. 604-630-1903 2 BR, 2 large decks, fp, 6 appls, wd, nr Canada Line & shops, pool, sauna, $1590, ns, np, Feb. 1, 7340 Moffatt. 604-764-8018

6515

Duplexes - Rent

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6522

Furnished Accommodation

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6540

Houses - Rent

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Houses - Rent

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6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-55

Richmond

QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm, prkg, np suit mature working male $500 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR suite, nr Granville & #2, suit 1 professional, incl cable tv, great cond. share wd, ns, np, $850incl utils, avail Feb 1st, 604-272-2261 2 BR bsmt, E Richmond, custom built home, now, ns, np, $850, 604-522-3658. 778-323-3658

2 BR Suits Single. grnd lvl @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro. couples rent neg. 604-244-7862 3 BR ste, Ladner, upper lvl, new deck, fence, stairs. $1100 + 50% util, n/p, avail now. 604-946-0926 LADNER 1 BR and Den, own W/D, new updates. N/S, No pets. $875. Avail Feb 1. 604-946-4840 RICHMOND, #4 & Francis, 3 BR, nr schls & buses, new paint & carpets, share w/d, ns/np, $1300 + hydro, Feb 1. 604-992-8877

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR, #5 Rd & Kingsbridge. Newly reno’d, pool, wd, np, ns, Feb 1st. $1250. 778-549-5781

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Apartments & Condos

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

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RV’s/Trailers

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9135

Parts & Accessories

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9145

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9160

Sports & Imports

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8020

Blinds & Draperies

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8055

Cleaning

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Flooring/ Refinishing

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8125

Gutters

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8060

Concrete

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8075

Drywall

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8130

Handyperson

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Electrical

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8087

Excavating

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8130

Handyperson

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8160

Lawn & Garden

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8180

Home Services

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Moving & Storage

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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Plumbing

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A36 January 21, 2011 The Richmond News

THE 2011 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE IMPREZA

Control freak. JANUARY NEW YEARS SPECIALS IN EFFECT NOW

2011 IMPREZA 2.5i Convenience Package

Power, traction, and handling far beyond ordinary compact vehicles. Payment/mo.

48 mos. as low as

for 48 mos.

3.9

278 1000

01075289

%** $

†

on select models.

Don’t be afraid of losing it on slippery streets. Put the traction and control of the Subaru Impreza’s symmetrical AllWheel Drive on your side. Then combine that with a 170HP BOXER engine and class-leading safety systems. You’ll be ready for anything that winter and other drivers can throw at you. Come in and test drive the Impreza at your Subaru dealer. It’ll teach you a thing or two about being in control.

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Sea Island Way Capstan Way No. 3 Roa d

Lease rates

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DL #1054

Lease offer valid on new 2011 Impreza 2.5i 5MT 5-Door Convenience Package (BG1 CP) models. MSRP of $22,895. Payment of *$278.43/mo. based on a 24,000 kilometre per year lease with excess charge of $0.10/km. **3.9% lease rate for a 48 mo. term with $2,400.00 down. Total lease obligation is $13,364.64. The residual value at the end of term is $11,742.50. Freight & PDI ($1,525), documentation fees ($395), and Battery and Tire Tax ($30), are included in payment. Lease security deposit & PPSA included. License, insurance, registration & taxes, extra. Financing and leasing programs available through Toyota Credit Canada Inc. on approved credit. †$1,000 Winter Bonus offer applies only to lease, ﬁnance, or cash purchases for select new 2011 Impreza models: BG1 CP, BG2 CP, BG1 SP, BG2 SP, BF1 CP, BF2 CP, BF1 SP, BF2 SP. Dealers may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. */**/†Offers valid until Feb. 1, 2011. See your local Subaru dealer or www.western.subarudealer.ca for complete details.