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Fans try hard to keep believing in the Canucks as they watch the final game in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Above, Maureen Berwick has a hard time keeping faith while hanging out at the Fogs and Suds, while five-year-old Benjamin van der Tas at the Blue Canoe in Steveston is about to see his team lose.

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When it became clear the Vancouver Canucks were in trouble Wednesday, many of the Stanley Cup spectators started heading for transit to beat the rush home. Among them was a Richmond family, that sensed early on that events were starting to go awry and got their your children out of the city as fast as they could. George Tourlidis, Maria Robinson and their toddlers Anna, 5, and Monica, 3, left by the end of the second period to go home to Richmond on the Canada Line. They escaped the mayhem and shameful scenes that followed, mainly because of the crush of the

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crowds at Homer and West Georgia streets, some of whom pushed through the fencing around the area when the game began. “We surrounded the girls,” said Tourlidis. “People were pushing, shoving. It was dangerous.” Getting into the site didn’t calm the situation, according to Robinson. “It didn’t settle down,” said Robinson. “And the game didn’t get any better, so it was just easier to go home.” Canucks fans overwhelmed the transit system in Vancouver earlier Wednesday. SkyTrain and buses were crammed, both going into the city and leaving. It got so bad that commuters were held back before

they could even get on SkyTrain platforms. Riders lined up to get into stations at King George, Surrey Central and Scott Road. On the way home, the crowds inundated Granville, Stadium and Vancouver City Centre stations. Prior to the game, a normal 10-minute SkyTrain trip from Broadway-Commercial to Waterfront took 35 minutes as TransLink workers held crowds back. Renate Salles, 26, has lived in Vancouver for five years but has never seen the train so crowded except “during the Olympics -maybe not even during the Olympics.”

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When Richmond resident Matthew Hopkins cruised into Downtown Vancouver on Wednesday around 4 p.m. it was all sunshine and smiles. Four hours later — in a repeat of the scenes that disgraced Vancouver in 1994 — Hopkins looked on in disbelief along with 30 friends from an apartment building rooftop as thick plumes of back smoke floated into the Vancouver sky. And as the post-game 7 Stanley Cup Final riot escalated across the Downtown core, Hopkins looked straight down onto the corner of Granville and Nelson and watched as rioters began flipping two police cars. “When we arrived, the streets were packed and everyone was happy,” said Hopkins, 28. “The sun was out and the atmosphere was great. At the end of the game, we decided to go up on the roof. It was only then that we spotted the smoke and we started looking around the city to see more stuff kicking off. “Right below us, people started flipping over police cars. I couldn’t believe it was happening again. I really didn’t think it would.” Hopkins left the building at around 10 p.m. with a friend and managed to hitch a ride over the Granville Street bridge. “It wasn’t difficult to get out of the city,” he added.

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— Paul Kao, one of the frustrated parents that lined up from early morning to register their child for summer school.

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Father time ... John Cinanni, above, goofs around with one-and-a-halfyear-old son, Christopher, in Japanese garden at Garry Point Park. Right, Scott Gardner holds his newly-born daughter, Vivian, 10 days. Many more like them will celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday.

STANLEY CUP

The Beard: Day 53 (-1): Hope the ‘fans’ had flippin’ fun Alan Campbell THE BEARD (is gone)

Spineless. Shameful. Embarrassing. And we’ll deal with the hockey game later. On Wednesday I said online that it was judgment day for the Canucks fans. They were accused of not being mature enough to celebrate gracefully or accept defeat with dignity. Sadly, the world woke up Thursday morning to see that a sizeable minority of “fans” were guilty as charged. For 16 years, Vancouver tried in vain to rid itself of the “No Fun” moniker, brought on by fear of a repeat of the 1994 Stanley Cup Final riot. The city then finally redeemed itself by the magic of the 2010

Olympics, showing Canada and the world that we do know how to have fun. But in one crazy, selfish, senseless, immature hour, a tiny minority of trouble-making cowards, cheered on by thousands — let’s face it, people, it was thousands — of ghouls and riot tourists managed to send Vancouver spinning back to the dark days of ’94. Social media also played its part in what will now, sadly, be known as 2011 Stanley Cup Final riot. The instigators and the hangers-on jumped on top of overturned cars and posed with a delighted look on their faces in front of burning vehicles, no doubt to get their videos and shots on Facebook and YouTube as quick as possible. At an absolute stretch, I can just about forgive the teenagers — not the ones who helped flip cars, started fires, broke windows and looted stores — but perhaps the

ones who stood by laughing and getting their goofy photos taken in front of the burning cars. We’ve all done stuff at that age that most of us look back on and regret; it’s part of life’s long learning curve. I really hope, though, their parents and more mature peers are now telling them to get their stupid shots off their Facebook pages and letting them know that, by not leaving the area and instead cheering on the idiots, they are partly responsible for what transpired. However, to the knuckle-draggers in their 20s: Get. A. Grip. On various sites and social media, their faces are there for all to see and it’s now everyone’s duty to name, shame and prosecute these Muppets to the full letter of the law. Go to www.vancityriotcriminals.tumblr.com and tell the police who these criminals are. Oh, yes. There was a game last night.

You could slice the anticipation in the air as we all skipped away early from work, fighting our way through the traffic to get the beers in the freezer. For the third game in a row, I opened up our parking bay and garage to the neighbourhood. We laid out the seats, got the Canucks flags, jerseys, towels and foam fingers out. One neighbour — an Australian — wheeled across his giant homemade barbeque, while another — a Quebecer — brought in a state-ofthe-art projection system to beam the game onto a giant hanging bed sheet. Moms, dads, children we knew, some we didn’t, crammed into the parking bay and garage, all united under the same cause — all believing. As Mark Donnelly (he’s a hero, isn’t he?) cleared his throat, every one of us — including the oddlooking bloke at the back who see Cops page 4

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Continued from page 3 stopped on his bike to see what we were doing — stood up, took off our playoff bandwagon hats and belted out O Canada as loud as our throats could bear. As the puck dropped and the Canucks attacked Tim Thomas in waves, we blasted into chants of “go, Canucks go” and “we want the Cup.” But it was not to be. And when the Bruins sneaked their first goal against the run of play, the caps on the heads of the longtime Canucks in our little stadium lowered on their brow, just a little. It was almost as if they could sense early on that the window of opportunity was already beginning to close and that their dream of finally seeing their team hoist aloft the Stanley Cup was drowning with every sip of warm beer. As the kids’ attention spans wavered

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Another $22,000 is spent from $2.5 million leftovers BY ALAN CAMPBELL

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Another $22,000 of last year’s City of Richmond surplus cash is being spent. Last week, city council’s finance committee decided that $560,000 of the near $2.5 million 2010 surplus was to be poured into the city’s reserves. But at this week’s full sitting of council, $10,000 for new printers for the Gateway Theatre and $12,000 for a new lighting

board, also for the theatre, were thrown back into the mix. The amendment was approved by council, with councillors Derek Dang, Ken Johnston and Bill McNulty opposed. A total of 24 projects were approved to have money either spent on them. They included: ! Sister city plan ($234,000); ! dyke master plan ($200,000); ! animal shelter feasibility study ($50,000);

! noise bylaw ($100,000); ! software and technology projects ($600,000); ! new administrative and financial analyst staff ($125,000); ! civic election awareness ($41,000); ! weed maintenance ($145,000); ! Steveston Tennis Building upgrades ($105,000); ! accessible washroom at London Heritage Farm ($80,000); and ! Richmond Cultural Centre parkade maintenance ($70,000).

Striking Air Canada workers take down picket lines The CAW union reached a tentative agreement with Air Canada on Thursday after more than 12 weeks of grueling negotiations on behalf of its workers. Employees walked out on strike Monday night, including hundreds of customer service and sales agents based at YVR, amid disputes over the airline’s desire to tamper with workers’ pensions. But after Thursday’s tentative agreement was announced, picket lines were taken

down and plans were established for ratification votes over the next two weeks on the new four-year agreement. CAW President Ken Lewenza said the new agreement is an important achievement for the 3,800 CAW members at Air Canada, who resisted company demands for major pension concessions. Lewenza said the new agreement covers wages, pensions, benefits and all other key issues in bargaining.

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Survey data reveals 33 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter, while 13 per cent anticipate cutbacks, stated Susan Wright-Boucher, regional director for Manpower’s Pacific Region. Another 53 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels while one per cent is unsure of their hiring intentions for

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Speaking of originals, Carmen Electra will rejoin her castmates for this tour’s Canadian debut. “I wanted to start in Canada,” says Antin, “because the Canadians are such big fans, have been so loyal to the Pussycat Dolls and have really helped grow my brand. I could have started in Europe, I could have started anywhere there are many people out there who want the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue in their town -but I just felt it was the right thing to do to start it here.” Lest you think the PDBR is all about eye candy for the guys, Antin notes that she’s often onstage at the Saloon in Vegas, inviting women to leap from their seats. “Where are all my Pussycat Dolls?’ I say. ‘Show me what you got!’ It becomes this amazing competition because every girl wants to release her inner Doll. It’s all about sexiness, it’s all about empowerment, and every girl understands that.” Will we enjoy some audience participation here? “We’ll see,” says Antin.

“If I feel that’s the right thing to do, that may happen, you never know. That’s good for all of the girls to know -and some of the boys.” Pussycat Dolls has been successful for so many years, she adds, “because women don’t feel threatened. It’s all about inviting the women in.” While the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Revue is a fine fit for a casino’s show theatre, Antin says the spectacle could play any venue. “There’s a lot goin’ on, it’s a fun, sexy show, and the more sets and props I can have, the better.” Antin was recently in London, and took in the cheesy cheek of the new musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. She loved both the show and its home in the grand old Palace Theatre. “If that isn’t the perfect venue,” she says. “It’s beautiful, it’s got history -the walls smell like they’ve been there since the 1800s. Those are the places that are perfect for this, because it’s got this burlesque vibe to it.”

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esterday was hailed as the day that history would be made. Indeed, it was. And sadly, for all the wrong reasons. Had the Canucks won, it would be the team’s first Stanley Cup win. It would have electrified and unified the greater region like few things have ever done. Had they lost and we had taken the defeat gracefully, there would be the usual post-mortem and questions on what happened. The focus would be on the team. Instead, in what seemed a mere matter of minutes after the loss, the attention shifted from hockey to the burning of cars, breaking of windows and beating of people. The reason for this seems to make little sense, especially in the eyes of the world where riots are prompted by crowds starved for freedom, for jobs or for a sense of dignity in their lives. Not because a team lost. So what is it then that sparked the outburst? Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu blamed the violence on the few “criminals, anarchists and thugs,” but that doesn’t add up. It took thousands more to join in, to take pictures, to Tweet and to essentially encourage the violence, if for no other reason than curiosity. One result may be that the city and region may want to curb back events that encourage people to flock to the downtown core. In fact, the opposite should happen. We need more events that pull us together and make us feel apart of something bigger. All that rage and crazy behaviour — yes, it’s about stupid drunkenness. It’s also about disconnection and alienation. One of the beauties of sport is the way it can help us rise above our differences, to connect, to feel apart of the human family. It’s a shame when it turns into a mob mentality of violence, but let’s not give up. It is in that bigger spirit, that sense of humanity that “we (still) believe.”

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I’m severing Vancouver ties The Editor, In the aftermath of a Game 7 Stanley Cup loss, Lower Mainland revealed its dormant, nasty side. The emerging debutante and the charm of “New World Class Cities” threw a world class tantrum after losing the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Final. For far too many years, Metro Vancouver has bought into its own news clippings about what an advanced city it is, with its supposed laid back, naval gazing West Coast attitude. What surfaced was an underswell of childlike frustration that comes from an attitude of entitlement. I’m sure many of the thugs who participated in the riots in Downtown Vancouver came from Richmond, as they did from many other Metro communities. It’s a shame that the City of Vancouver will have to bear the international scars for what are the irresponsible actions of a few alcohol-infected adolescent brats. When travelling, we meet other people from all over the world. We often say we are from Vancouver, only because people know Vancouver, where it is and often comment about what wonderful things they have heard about this city. In future, we will say we are from Richmond, a city on the south coast of B.C., on the Fraser River, just north of Ladner. We’ll have a whole lot less explaining to do. Stephen Murphy Richmond

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Sports riots are nothing new The jerseys have been folded away, the flags have been removed from car windows, and the Green Men have rolled up their spandex suits until next fall. After that outpouring of fannish energy for the Canucks, I was inspired to write about the first spectator sport that worked its fans into a lather. How far back do we have to go to find a team sport that combined passion, high pay, violence, and occasional riots the way modern hockey does? Farther than you might think. The concept of modern team sports was essentially invented (or re-invented – I’ll get to that later) by the Victorians, who then spread their ideas around the world by conquering bits of it. The Victorians gave formal rules to sports that had begun as rough peasant games. At first, many of these were intended as activities for gentlemen. In other words, you were supposed to do them for the sake of manly competition, healthy exercise, and so that you would be fit enough to beat the tar out of some other nationality’s menfolk. But people liked watching them. The mass media spread the glory of winners far and wide. So professionals, usually from workingclass backgrounds, dominated the sports, driving out the upper-class amateurs. Much the same thing had happened more than 2,000

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years before. The sport wasn’t polo or soccer, it was chariot racing. Like modern cycle racing, it was a team sport with an individual winner. During the Roman era, two competing teams, the Reds and the Whites, arose. By the later imperial era, and during the Byzantine Empire, they were joined by the Blues and the Greens, which soon became dominant factions. The races were brutal. Drivers from the same team worked together to put the best driver in position to win. Forcing an opponent to crash into the stone pillars in the centre of the arena was an acceptable tactic. Drivers were tied to their horses, so if their chariot crashed they had just seconds to slice through their reins with a knife, or be dragged or trampled to death. Few professional charioteers lived long enough to retire, and most were slaves. But they were slaves who could rise high and become wealthy beyond measure. One of the most famous was Gaius Appuleius Diocles, who accumulated 35,863,120 sesterces in prize money in the second century. One professor,

Peter Struck, noted that this was enough money to fund the entire Roman army for more than two months. He compared that to the amount needed to fund the US Army for the same time – $15 billion. While not a perfect comparison, that would make Diocles the best-paid athlete in history, period. Partisans of the Blues and Greens became split between different social classes, and Byzantine emperors publicly supported one team or the other. The Emperor Justinian supported the Blues; his wife Theodora was a commoner whose father had been an animal trainer for the faction. They almost fell victim to the partisanship of the hippodrome. In 532 AD, unhappy with high taxes, the Blues and Greens both started a week-long riot (called the Nika Riot; Nika means “victory” or “conquer”) and a siege of the palace in Constantinople, after a chariot race. The riot ended when a popular general bribed the Blue leaders with a literal big bag of money. The Greens were slaughtered. We complain about modern day soccer hooligans and hockey riots, but the Nika Riots burned half a city to the ground and almost toppled an empire. Kind of puts the Stanley Cup in perspective. Matthew Claxton is a reporter for News’s sister paper, the Langley Advance.

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Consumption tax like HST may be fairest tax of all The Editor Is ex-premier Vander Zalm trying to slash services that taxes fund, or is he allying himself with the NDP, who are using this referendum as a proxy for their failed “tax businesses until they bleed and die” policies of the 1990s? It was Vander Zalm’s disastrous 1991 end as premier that led to the destruction of the Socreds and power going to the NDP, giving B.C. the “lost decade” of the 1990s. He may be doing it again. He talks about “the people.” However, “the people” (one majority) want lower taxes and “the people” (another majority) also want services such as health care, schools and police. It has been said that “democracy should be more than two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.” Well, we may be about to be had — for lunch. The demands on government always exceed the available resources. We elect politicians to make choices, often tough

ones. California uses “direct democracy” (propositions), and it is a disaster — they get their reduced taxes, but have had to close schools and set free dangerous prisoners because of prison overcrowding. Only “people” can pay taxes. There are no magic corporations to tax. Higher business taxes, especially on the smaller businesses, can only come from higher prices (if effect, just hidden taxes), lower wages, fewer staff, or closed businesses. Business activities generate substantial other government revenues, through fees, licences, royalties, payroll taxes and so on. And business profits, at least with domestic companies and shareholders, do still get taxed, when profits are paid out to shareholders (including our pension funds). As always, it is an issue of balance – who to tax and how

much. Taxes are needed, but not when they cause more harm than good. Consumption taxes like the HST are far and away the fairest. The wealthy consume more, and pay more. On balance, the poor pay almost nothing, especially with the low-income rebates and exemptions on food and residential rents. So, we have a choice to make — accept the HST, which will fairly and efficiently help fund the services that we want, or kill the HST, and with it, services and jobs. The choice is ours. And if the latter, we better not whine about cut services! Ian MacLeod Richmond

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of typing speed and experience in journalism. He took constructive criticism from every angle, revising his articles for hours. After a few years, my father emerged to be one of the most reliable reporters in the city. Then, something terrible happened. Apparently, my father caught my flu virus, which mutated and caused a serious infection in his ear. A few days later, the doctor confirmed that the flu virus caused serious damage to my father, causing one of his ears to lose almost all of its ability to hear. Since then, my father has suffered so much more, from a broken collar bone to a hernia operation. Time and time again, my father persists through the pain and is only more eager to get back into the reporting world, eager as ever. My father will always be the greatest father in my eyes. His diligence in his work, faithfulness to his family, and persistence towards anything he sets his mind to, will be forever engraved in my memory of him. I love you dad. Stephen Siu Richmond For the full letter, go to www.richmond news.com.

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Lack of housing puts renters at risk of homelessness De Whalen

the May-June 2011 Metro Vancouver Renters Guide. Out of 39 advertisements for rental complexes, only three were in Richmond. The guide revealed that an average two bedroom apartment in Richmond rents JUSTICE for about $1,200 per month. For someone working a low wage job, this is not affordable housing. Let’s look at what is “affordable.” The globally accepted definition of “affordable housing” means you are paying no more than 30 per cent of your yearly household income on housing. To “afford” the average rental suite in Richmond it costs $14,400/year. You have to make $23/hour and bring in an annual household income of $48,000 for this to be affordable housing. Based on 2006 Census data there are about 15,000 renters in Richmond. Around 2,000 of these renter households spend at least half their income on housing. In restating these figures on their website, the City of Richmond also says “these households face extreme affordability challenges and risk of homelessness.” Yet despite this, in the last five years the vast majority of new builds in Richmond have been in the highend home ownership market. This year the City of Richmond’s Affordable Housing Strategy is starting to show results. The policy tools imbedded in the strategy serve to increase rental housing stock and provide incentives for developers to build such units. The construction of the Remy complex at

Cambie and Garden City is a case in point. Tragically, the Remy was totally destroyed by fire last month and my heart goes out to the developer and the people on their waiting list. But once the complex is finally completed, Richmond will have 188 affordable units filled with grateful tenants. More developments are now breaking ground and according to the strategy, for developments with more than 88 units at least five per cent must be affordable rental units. This policy tool is called inclusionary zoning and allows the development of complete communities. The city has also tendered an expression of interest for city-owned land in city centre. The criteria are twofold: to build affordable housing for people at the low end of the

housing continuum (at risk of homelessness or very low income) and to provide room for services and programs to support tenants. They are also employing other proven policy tools such as leasing land for a nominal fee, reducing parking requirements, fast tracking the application process, and providing the potential of density bonusing. Since the partners taking on this project will be giving back to the community as a whole, I believe the city should also consider providing relief from development cost charges. Even at this rate we still have a long way to go to create 2,000 units of rental housing stock for people who really need it. Last week the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported that rental vacancy rates see Forum page 14

After my father died four years ago, my mother made me a joint account holder of her bank account. I looked after her needs, given my siblings both live out of town, and so she told me that she wanted me to have the money in the account after she died. Mother died a few weeks ago and I am arranging Probate of her Will. The Estate Lawyer told me that the account belongs to the Estate. The bank person told me that the account will be moved into my name because it was a joint account. Who is right?

In 2007, the Supreme Court of Canada released reasons for Judgment in two cases, best known of which is called Pecore. The main thrust of that decision is that when a parent adds an adult child to his or her bank account as a joint holder, the parent’s intention at the time the child is added, determines whether the child receives the money on the parent’s death, or whether the parent’s Estate receives the money. What was the parent’s intention is determined by evidence available at the time the child was added, such as what bank documents were signed, what remarks the parent made, whether another document (such as a deed of gift) was made by the parent, and so on. It is no longer automatic that funds in a joint account move to the survivor when one account holder dies.

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Forum: Housing Society needed to plan and build Continued from page 13 continue to fall and in Metro Vancouver they are now at 2.5 per cent. Their chief economist stated, “immigration continues to be a factor in supporting rental housing demand. Recent immigrants tend to rent first before becoming homeowners.” I think this is especially important as we have such a large num-

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The Musqueam Indian Band and Bastion Development Corporation have made an application to Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) for a new commercial marina at Richmond Slough & Richmond Island. The proposed marina includes: in-water moorage for approximately 175 boats; dryland storage for an additional 240 boats; related upland uses and amenities; a pedestrian and bicycle path to the Island; and, marine habitat compensation works. An amendment to the PMV Land Use Plan will be required as part of this application. A Community Open House is being held to provide further details and receive comments on the project: Wednesday June 22, 2011 4:30-7:30pm Fraser Arms Hotel Lobby 1450 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver For more information about the application process, please contact: Jennifer.natland@portmetrovancouver.com 604-665-9206 Or visit www.portmetrovancouver.com/en/projects.aspx “For project information from the Musqueam Indian Band & Bastion Development, please contact Matthew Cote at 604-731-3500 ext 240 or mcote@bastiondevelopment.com”

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The BC SPCA offers a unique new educational experience for dog guardians who want to understand their four-legged best friends better. The one-day session, entitled Dogs 101, is presented by clinical animal behavourist Dr. Jill Taggart on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the BC SPCA Education & Adoption Centre, 7791 Steveston Hwy. It is open to participants aged 15 years and older. Registration is $90 and includes handouts. Participants must register online in advance of the program at www.spca. bc.ca/ Black Bond Books in Lansdowne Centre is hosting a book signing with local author Yolanda Ridge of her children’s

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something I wanted to support,” said the 37-year-old mom of two — a daughter, 11, and son, nine. She researched Babaluku, a non-profit organization that connects youth with music and arts, and was impressed with what she read. “I was very inspired by what he was doing and I learned everything I could about him and his foundation on the Internet,” said the Richmond secondary graduate. Breslaw doesn’t quite know why this organization, out of many non-profits she has heard about, resonated so much with her. “Maybe it’s because I’m creative and believe that the arts can help young people

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Sometimes it’s nice just to relax in a beautiful, exotic place where you don’t have to worry about anything. All inclusive vacations are gaining popularity with families, because they offer convenience and remove the stress out of the holiday experience — especially for adults. All-inclusive package holidays generally include airfare, accommodations, transfers to and from the resort, meals, all domestic brand drinks, access to recreational facilities, and organized activities. Most of the expense of this type of vacation is paid for upfront and the only additional expenses may be tips, local tours, or souvenirs. Perhaps the most difficult part of an all-inclusive vacation is deciding on the resort and destination you want to visit. For most people, the problem comes when they open up a travel brochure and look at the photographs. If you only look at pictures, one resort looks just as good as the next and it is difficult to tell the difference between them. But those who have visited an all-inclusive resort can attest to the fact that there are good resorts and mediocre resorts and choosing the right allinclusive resort makes all the difference to your vacation experience. Below are a few tips for

selecting the all-inclusive vacation that is right for you and your family. ! Decide on a destination first, and then look at the resorts offered in that destination. ! Make sure the resort’s amenities and programs fit your lifestyle and character. For example, some resorts are designed for couples, some for singles, and some for families. Some resorts cater specifically to a younger or older crowd. ! Look at the location of the resort. Is it on the beach or a few blocks from the beach? Is it in the heart of the action or is it situated along an isolated strip of coastline? An isolated location away from other resorts and towns may not be the best choice for a person who is eager to experience local nightlife, but an isolated location would be ideal for someone seeking solitude, relaxation and a quiet, restful escape. ! Look at the list of resort amenities and see what is included and what costs extra. A resort may have many amenities or just a few. Many allinclusive resorts include a free scuba lesson in the pool, but charge extra for ocean discovery dives. A few resorts offer free ocean diving as part of the all-inclusive plan, for example. ! Check for the number of restaurants located at the resort. If there is only one restaurant, you might grow tired of the food after a few days. Does the resort offer

Kelsey Olsen relaxes at an all inclusive resort in Cuba. a la carte dining where you can order from a menu or is it always buffet-style? Does the resort limit you’re a la carte dining? Nicer resorts will generally have

more a la carte restaurants and more opportunities to enjoy them. ! If travelling with children, check to see if the resort offers a kids’

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club, supervised children’s activities, babysitting, playground facilities, or a wading pool or waterslide. You should also make sure there are amenities for

grown-up pampering like a fitness area, spa or golf course if that is what you enjoy. ! Check the layout of the accommodations. Some resorts only offer twin beds, while others offer a choice between twins or queen-sized beds. Make sure to request the bedding of your choice. ! Check the star rating in the brochure. While this rating is not uniform from one company to the next, it can serve as a guide when selecting accommodations. If you are reserving a twostar resort, expect it to be clean and comfortable, but potentially dated and lacking in amenities. A three to four star resort is considered moderate, while a five star resort should be top notch in terms of comfort and amenities. ! Narrow down your choices and then consult with friends who have been where you are going, a travel professional, and the Internet to see what other visitors to the resort have to say about it. Two good websites to check resort reviews from recent guests are: www.tripadvisor.com or and www. debbiescaribbeanresortreviews.com. It’s also a good idea to check out the resort’s website. Spending extra time making the right choice on where to stay will make all the difference in your vacation experience. Debbie Olsen is an Alberta-based freelance writer and the mother of four children.

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Sports

Broncos finish 2nd at provincial flag tourney BY MARK BOOTH

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It was an inaugural season that couldn’t have gone much better for the Richmond Fish-i-Pop Broncos U14 flag football team. Coached by former B.C. Lion standouts Bobby Singh and Cory Philpot, the Broncos came within a win of becoming B.C. champions despite being an underage entry. Richmond reached the provincial title game in Kelowna where the locals dropped a hard-fought 18-6 battle to the Okanagan Mission Eagles. It was just Richmond’s fourth loss in 31 games (27-4). The regular season consisted of jamboree tournaments in Langley, North Surrey, New West, Coquitlam and Chilliwack. The Broncos compiled an impressive 21-3 record to take plenty of momentum with them to the Okanagan. They rolled through round robin-play with decisive wins over the Coquitlam Titans (28-0), West Kelowna Patriots (33-0) and Langley Buccaneers (31-0). It was enough to earn Richmond the number two seed for the playoffs and an opening round bye. The Broncos then defeated

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Former B.C. Lions Bobby Singh and Cory Philpot guided the Richmond Fish-i-Pop Broncos to a second place finish in the U14 division at the Provincial Flag Football Championships in Kelowna.

the Westside Giants 18-13 in the quarter-finals, before blanking the Westside Packers 20-0 in the semi-finals, avenging one of their regular season losses. The Raiders roster included: Bobby Singh Jr, Tyler Moxin, Ricky Reed, Cody Hoegg, Reign Cruz, Tyson Philpot, Jalen Philpot and Justice Antenen-Thomas. The team manager was Greg Cruz. The inaugural provincial flag football championships were held just three years ago and the sport continues to grow in popularity. The U14 division alone featured 25 teams, while 69 in total participated, ranging from U12 to U18. “It was a lot of fun and it should only be better (for us) next season with everyone coming back to compete at the same age level,” said Singh. “We’ve never had spring football in Richmond so this is excellent for conditioning and learning some of the fundamentals of the game. It’s also nice to be playing in great weather compared to the fall. You can see why it’s taking off.” The Raiders were a second local entry in the U14 division and managed to place 20th. The Pee Wee Raiders enjoyed a strong showing in U12, placing third out of 15 entries.

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Proposed Marina & Boatyard Development for Richmond Slough & Richmond Island The Musqueam Indian Band and Bastion Development Corporation have made an application to Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) for a new commercial marina at Richmond Slough & Richmond Island. The proposed marina includes: in-water moorage for approximately 175 boats; dryland storage for an additional 240 boats; related upland uses and amenities; a pedestrian and bicycle path to the Island; and, marine habitat compensation works. An amendment to the PMV Land Use Plan will be required as part of this application. A Community Open House is being held to provide further details and receive comments on the project: Wednesday June 22, 2011 4:30-7:30pm Fraser Arms Hotel Lobby 1450 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver For more information about the application process, please contact: Jennifer.natland@portmetrovancouver.com 604-665-9206 Or visit www.portmetrovancouver.com/en/projects.aspx “For project information from the Musqueam Indian Band & Bastion Development, please contact Matthew Cote at 604-731-3500 ext 240 or mcote@bastiondevelopment.com”

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F/T CLASS 1 DRIVERS Bandstra Transportation Systems is currently looking for local & line haul drivers. Union wages/ benefits apply. Join Bandstra, family-owned co. since 1955. Physically fit. Fax abstract and resume to: 604-273-8534 or email: abrand@bandstra.com

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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MARPOLE Apartment building in Marpole needs a live-in manager couple to oversee its day to day operations. Duties include suite rentals, basic building maintenance and a little bookkeeping. No experience necessary. Training provided. Please fax resume to 604-980-3839.

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CASCADE CATALYSTS INC. (Port Moody) seeking F/T Chief Science Officer. Candidate must have: Several years of exp. in science and tech. project management & PhD in Chemistry with applied knowledge in surface chemistry. $120k per yr. E-res: info@cascadecatalysts.com

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode! SUN JUN 19 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5

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SOFA + 2 matching arm chairs burgundy, coffee tbl+ 2 side tbls, $400, ikea sofabed & loveseat $400, ikea table $50, oak round dining tbl 38 inch 4 chairs $300, microwave +tbl $50, patio table+6 chairs & canopy $200, ent unit w/tv/dvd/radio $150 obo all grt cond. 604-272-0060 lv messge

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BICHON FRISE 6 months, male, very friendly & playfull, all shots, $1300, 604-987-6919 DESCRIPTION:OCHO CINCO, 3 and a half year old prasa canario/ pitbull cross brindle. experienced owner required, no pets or children, very protective, lost home. Fur and Feathers rescue 604-719- 7848

DEUCE. FUR and Feathers Rescue. 3 years old. Brindle. Has not been socialized with other dogs, but extremely friendly. 604-719-7848 Deuce

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LAB X Golden Retriever pups #1 cross, m/f, vet checked, ready now. $500. Ph 604-701-1587

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Large realty office in Richmond looking for a full time (Mon to Fri) data entry/ receptionist. Realty office experience desirable. Please send resumes to fax: 604-279-3688

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RE: Estate of Albert Edward Weir Trites, otherwise known as Albert Edward Trites, Albert EW Trites and Ted Trites, deceased, formerly of Suite 102 - 14200 Riverport Way, Richmond, British Columbia, V6W 1M4

Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Albert Edward Weir Trites, otherwise known as Albert Edward Trites, Albert EW Trites and Ted Trites, deceased, under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, MD Private Trust Company c/o Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, at Suite 500 North Tower, 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, British Columbia, V6X 3M1, on or before July 18, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received. DATED at Richmond, British Columbia this 13th day of June, 2011. J. Karen Dylla PRYKE LAMBERT LEATHLEY RUSSELL LLP Solicitor for the Executor

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Cancer June 21-July 22: A month of quietude and weariness ends Tuesday, as four weeks of high energy, charisma and effectiveness begin. Start important projects. Ask favours, call in markers. Until June 28 (next week) you might face opposition, or be attracted to a deeply alluring person. As usual, love is better than war. In the present week, especially Sunday to Tuesday, watch what you say to others: avoid secrets, gossip, etc. You are just beginning a splendid year-long popularity surge, especially at work. After Tuesday’s confusion/worry, grand inspiration flows Wednesday – follow hunches! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Tuesday begins a month of retreat, quietude and rest. Your career luck will stay high, even rise. You can work in the background to advance your position: you’ll be especially good with government, institutional or head-office contacts. (Though these present some difficulties this Sunday and Tuesday.) Your hopes and optimism will rise also, and despite your need for solitude, you could receive an unusual amount of calls and invitations. So grab your rest when you can. This week isn’t easy, so remain realistic and diplomatic, particularly in legal, travel, sex and financial zones. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Tackle your work Sunday/ Monday. Tuesday begins a month of celebration, flirtation, entertainment, optimism and popularity! You might meet someone very compatible in a group, someone who lifts you to humorous, good-natured heights. The year going tforward favours love – and far travel, learning, culture. Various problems and barriers confront you Sunday to Tuesday – don’t invest nor make any important commitment. This advice applies Thursday also. Inspiration returns Wednesday – and relationships turn from delusion to sweet knowing. Friday’s sexy, Saturday night’s loving, wise.

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: The weeks ahead emphasize home, children, real estate, security, retirement, gardening, soul, nutrition and Mother Nature. It’s a splendid time for a camping vacation. (Better not to leave before June 28. You face many “home concerns” until then.) You will be ending some associations and projects now, perhaps to give new ones room to grow. Although this is usually a sluggish, restful period, you’re kept busy with a lot of communications, paperwork, errands – or wanderlust – now through July. Since your curiosity is up, investigate new income sources/ideas – they’re lucky! Taurus April 20-May 20: Be ambitious Sunday/ Monday – despite a subtle disagreement or heavyhanded legal or educational “pronouncement,” you’re on the path to success (for at least two years, financially, so be optimistic, make plans and go forth these months ahead!). Now to Aug. 2, you might spend too much, or be pushed to spend by government fees. Saving is your friend! Tuesday begins a month of paperwork, short trips, errands, casual acquaintances – you’ll be busy! Love is gentle, easy Monday to Wednesday, but you might doubt it: relax. Retreat, rest Thursday/Friday. Your energy surges Saturday p.m. Gemini May 21-June 20: This week isn’t easy for anyone. You could meet barriers or the need to compromise in finances or sex, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday/Friday. On the plus side, your courage and determination grow now to early August, and so does your optimism. Group affairs grow; you’ll feel befriended. If someone criticized you to a group (secretly) these past few weeks, they prove ineffectual now. The month ahead emphasizes earnings, spending, possessions, sensuality and memory. Sunday’s gentle, mid-week’s ambitious (Wednesday best) and late week brings optimism and popularity!

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: You feel romantic Sunday/ Monday, but events don’t help. Be cautious. Monday begins six weeks of partnership opportunities, possibly of legal hassles. Seek convergence, not dispute. If a partner begins talking about an international move, be wary. Recently, after a five-month respite, the sober side of your life returned to prominence – you can once again re-make your domestic, security, property and child-oriented situation – much more fortunately! (To next June.) Tuesday starts a month of ambition, and dealings with authorities. Reject relationships Thursday, embrace them Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Mysteries fade; enlightenment comes Tuesday onward (for a month). Expect widened understanding, gentle love, international contacts, religious, educational and cultural involvements. Your life, for the next three years, will be filled with opportunities (especially financial ones) and, if you’re single, with cheerful, attractive love prospects. Every odd-numbered month, and the 10 days before it, will promote these (relationships and opportunities). E.g., July (seventh month) qualifies, with late June. Minor communication snafus this week. Romance calls Wednesday and Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The (semi?) exciting events of the past few weeks yield now to a deeper, slower thrill, as intimacy, commitment, financial investment or clearing debts, grow more important for the month ahead. (It starts Tuesday morning – but make no commitments before June 28.) Secrets, research, intuition, dreams and hunches accompany this commitment trend. You might fall for someone new, or raise an ongoing romance to a more mature level, now through early August. If you’re the feisty type this phase can bring arguments and fights. Your choice! Domestic intuition strong Wednesday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Finish a project or chore Sunday/Monday. By late Monday onward (to August) a new task enters; and by Tuesday, a month of new horizons, fresh air and relationship excitement begins. This happens every early summer, but it’s more significant this year, as your romantic luck is beginning to climb strongly! If you’re married, the month ahead brings joys through children, vacation, sports and “winning.” (Singles get this, too.) Watch what you say – and legal parameters – midweek. Rest, rejuvenate, strengthen foundations Thursday/ Friday. Romance Saturday p.m. – join a group. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: It hasn’t been a strong summer for you, Aquarius, but the months ahead (12 of them) bring a strong, beneficial rebuilding period, which might be marked by the purchase of a new home, better rental, the entry of a new baby, lifefreeing therapy, or other good foundational moves. One of the first requirements of this new foundation will be work, which confronts you Tuesday onward for a few weeks. Dive into this eagerly (but cautiously before June 28, as the path’s a bit rocky). You could be fooled about money Tuesday, and make a bad bet. But money inspiration’s great Wednesday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Rest deeply Sunday/ Monday – Monday p.m. onward, your energy and charisma rise, and Tuesday morning begins a month of romance, creativity, pleasure and adventure! But Monday also starts six weeks of friction on the home front. Be gentle with parents and kids. Romantic urges outside the home might cause dissention within it. These same six weeks, you might have an opportunity to buy or sell real estate – OK, but strictly avoid moving into a new residence before Aug. 3. (It would “set up” long-term friction.) You might change sources of income. Joy Wednesday: thank God. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Fifth generation Camaro is a sophisticated rear-drive chassis, with two powerful engine choices and some advanced technology engineering.

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The big news from the Camaro camp is a power upgrade to its base V6 engine for model year 2011. Chevrolet engineers have managed to squeeze 312horsepower out of the 3.6-litre engine so that it now out powers the base engines in the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger. If you were around for the first go-around of “muscle-car war” back in the late-’60s and early ‘70s, you probably experienced something nostalgic to that announcement. These days, however, auto manufacturers also have to keep an eye on fuel economy, and the base engine is the big seller. Beneath the attractive return-to-roots styling exercise of the fifth generation Camaro is a sophisticated reardrive chassis, with two powerful engine choices and some advanced technology engineering. And while it may benefit from nostalgic, buy-American sentiment south of the border, it was engineered in Australia and is built in Canada. The re-emergence of Camaro has also revived an old head-to-head rivalry with the Ford Mustang. In addition to its lead in V6 engine power, the new Camaro also offers the advantages of a fully-independent rear suspension, a longer wheelbase and a wider track. The Camaro LS and LT models come with that potent, direct-injection V6 engine, which it borrowed from the Cadillac CTS. This engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or an optional 6-speed automatic (with a manual mode) transmission. Flat-out acceleration to 100 km/h takes about six seconds, which is impressively fast. The top-line Camaro SS has a mighty 6.2-litre V8 engine (from the Corvette), which can churn out 425 horsepower with a 6-speed manual and 400 horsepower with the optional 6-speed automatic. It can get to 100 km/h in less than five seconds, which is super-car territory. Compared to the original ‘67, the new Camaro is longer, wider and taller. It has bigger wheels, which come in 18-inch to 21-inch rim sizes, and these also account for a small increase in overall height. Regardless of the rim size ordered for the new Camaro, its tire-to-body gap is always the same so that it doesn’t detract from the overall look of the vehicle. My test Camaro was an LT equipped with an RS (Rally Sport/$1,995) package. This adds 20-inch wheels, Xenon headlights, a rear spoiler, unique tail lights and the RS badge. The headlights come with a unique ‘halo’ ring feature that gives a very cool visual effect.

The Looks

My ‘Inferno Orange’ test Camaro was quickly dubbed “Lightning McQueen” like the Cars movie character. Its shark nose, blacked-out grille and extra-long hood are important Camaro design traits. The hood is aluminum and has a power dome that looks cool, but is not functional. The Camaro also has a shapely rear-end with muscular hips. The entire rear and side body section is a unique one-piece metal stamping. The RS appearance package on my test Camaro includes High-Intensity Discharge headlights with LED-illuminated “halo” rings that add even more distinction.

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Continued from page 36 telescopic feature and the front seats are generous in size and offer good support. The dash and instrument panel, however, are not on par with its terrific external styling. The retro-theme just doesn’t seem to work as well on the inside. There’s a lack of warmth and visual interest, with excessive use of same-colour trim and plastic. The lack of handy storage spots around the cabin, other than its good-sized glove box, was another disappointment. The rear seat legroom is tight and headroom is limited, which is not unusual in this class of coupe. Still, it’s handy to have if only for storage, but avoid having to sit back there. There’s also a pass-through to the trunk behind its drop-down seatback if you need to transport a longer item.

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No crash tests results are currently available, but a good result is expected. Unlike the Mustang, a side curtain air (head protection) bag is standard on the Camaro.

The Drive

The shortened glass area, which gives the Camaro its sporty chopped roofline appearance, does cause some vision restrictions for the driver. You sit quite low; my shoulder was level with the top of the door, and the top of its long hood is about chin level. Headroom, however, is an issue for taller drivers, particularly if it has the sunroof option. A design drawback that’s common to most sport coupes is rear visibility and the narrow side mirrors on Camaro don’t help matters. The rear C-pillars are particularly wide and the low roofline stretches a little further ahead of the driver, which can make it more difficult to see overhead traffic lights if you’re first in line. All is forgiven when you step on the gas pedal and hit the road. While Mustang uses a traditional rigid rear axle, the Camaro has a more sophisticated independent link suspension setup with coil springs and an isolated sub-frame. It’s a difference that gives a twisty road advantage to the Camaro. A surprisingly good handling sports car, the Camaro is a hoot to drive, as its V6 has more than enough power for most drivers. Its engine makes all the right noises for a discerning sports car lover, and eagerly revs to its 7000 rpm limit, yet still gets decent fuel economy.

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