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City strengthens resolve New strategy aims to retain, grow industry Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

The City of Richmond is aiming to diversify its local economy, hoping it can be resilient to volatility in the global marketplace. Hence, it comes as no surprise city council has adopted a policy known as the Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy.

The goals of the strategy are to retain economic sectors already in place in Richmond, grow sectors well suited for the city and make the economy more diverse.

“The Resilient Economy Strategy accomplishes this through a set of initiatives designed to increase Richmond’s attractiveness and ability to accommodate existing and new businesses in strategic sectors...” noted Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a news release.

In Richmond, according to a third-party study of employment in Metro Vancouver, there are 109,000 jobs based here, not including ones that are mobile.

Community-oriented jobs, such as retailers and teachers, number 44,000 representing 40

per cent of all jobs.

Transportation, warehousing and manufacturing account for 27,000 jobs or one-quarter of all jobs. Tourism accounts for seven per cent with 7,500 jobs. In the next few years the city expects employment growth of one per cent overall annually, lower than Metro Vancouver overall projections.

The city’s finance department met with several stakeholders to put forward the strategy. Vancouver International Airport, Port Metro Vancouver, BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Tourism Richmond, River Rock Casino, the agricultural and environmental advisory committees and representatives from the manufacturing and development sectors were all part of the process.

Some of the nine core priorities listed in the strategy are: Increasing light industrial business; strengthening the import/export sector; promoting the city as a centre for offices and improving the tourism sector.

As it relates to industrial land, the city will be reviewing if such lands are maximizing their density and use. Whereas a typical warehouse may have just one large storey, the city may look at opportunities to expand density vertically.

Thrill seekers riding the Fireball get treated to a unique view of the Coast Mountains and downtown Richmond, as West Coast Amusement’s traveling carnival visited our city during spring break. Photo by Dennis Page/Special to the News

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Ambulance response times up by 10 minutes Richmond, along with some other B.C. cities, is leading a push to reverse recent changes by the ambulance service they claim are putting the province’s patients at risk and off-loading the cost of emergency services to municipalities.

Several Metro municipalities say their residents have had to wait much longer for ambulances since the B.C. Ambulance Service, last October, decided to downgrade 74 call types from emergency to routine, and told fire departments they could ignore many emergency calls.

This means that first responders are no longer required to attend cases such as falls, traumas, motor vehicle accidents and assaults, with lights and sirens blaring.

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Mayors argue there shouldn’t be a acknowledged the move will add an average distinction when it comes to patients’ need. of six minutes to routine calls, but said “You just can’t treat people in medical it will also boost the response rate for distress in such a casual manner,” Mayor critically ill patients by at least a minute, Malcolm Brodie said. and reduce speed-related crashes involving “Ambulance paramedics have a higher ambulances. level of training and skill than most Situations have been reported in firefighters.

Richmond, which is “They’re being seeing close to a 10You just can’t treat people in called to these scenes minute increase in for a reason. I just the now-designated medical distress in such a routine calls. think we need to do casual manner .

In the past four better than this.”

- Mayor Malcolm Brodie months, 29 patients Metro Vancouver’s in Richmond had city and fire officials to wait at least 40 said it will leave minutes for an some patients ambulance. waiting longer for a

paramedic — in some cases for more than an hour — when they are potentially facing a serious situation.

The issue has become so heated and political that Metro Vancouver fire chiefs have sought an independent evaluation, while a majority of fire departments in B.C. said they will continue to respond to calls even if the province said it doesn’t have to.

“We’ve said, ‘look, you’re saying we shouldn’t respond if someone has fallen a couple of flights of stairs and it’s one degree outside and you’re not sending anybody for 40 minutes because you consider this a ‘routine’ call?’” Vancouver Fire Chief John McKearney said in an interview Wednesday.

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For 21 years, Nite of Hope Richmond’s breast cancer fundraiser has flourished because it struck a common cord with supporters.

Just ask Judi Knapp; she’s been there from the start.

What started out as a relatively small gathering in her Richmond home has grown into a fully-fledged gala which, on April 8, takes to the River Rock Show Theatre with recording artist and cancer survivor Bif Naked as guest speaker.

“It’s amazing the response we’ve had over the years,” Knapp said. “It has provided a place for people to come together and basically grieve, celebrate and support those friends and loved ones going through this. It was also a chance for those going to be aware and learn a little something from our keynote speakers — research doctors, survivors, entertainers — who have been touched themselves. And when people hear a story, they can relate more closely to the cause.”

Knapp’s story with the Nite of Hope began with the passing of her mother.

“I was just 17 when she was diagnosed,” said Knapp who is now 50. “But it wasn’t until I was 25 that she passed away. As sad as that was, I am able to look back on it now and see how remarkable the treatment was, and then realize it’s progressed and become so much better today in terms of diagnosis.”

The family was living in Kamloops at the time and resources were limited.

“We had one oncologist, at the time. But my mom did very well, and a lot of that I credit to her ability to thrive through a very difficult diagnosis.”

It’s that same attitude Knapp showed when she

Judi Knapp, left, the founder of Nite of Hope. And, right, the husband-wife team of Rob and Richelle Akimow, who co-chair this year’s event. became determined to challenge cancer which also claimed her young sister-inlaw not long after her mother.

That helped set the wheels in motion for the Nite of Hope.

And the enduring momentum the event has created is a special point of pride for Knapp, especially since it spawned two other Nite of Hope events — one in White Rock which is now on hiatus, and another on the North Shore which celebrates its sixth annual gala Oct. 3.

In Richmond, the husband and wife co-chair team of Rob and Richelle Akimow, who are organizing the Nite of Hope, remain committed to retaining that sense of community that supporters produce each year.

“It’s always been a very emotional evening,” said Rob, the Richmond News’ director of advertising who has been a long-time Nite of Hope volunteer.

“And what I heard in the community was that people loved attending because they had an opportunity to come together at least on one night of the year, in a formal setting and share stories and laughter.”

A major motivator for Richelle to get involved comes from her family’s experience with cancer.

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This year’s Richmond event follows a little bit of a different route — the money from the 2014 and 2015 galas will be used to purchase new diagnostic equipment, thanks to an agreement with the Richmond Hospital Foundation.

“We’re very excited because the equipment there, I know myself from many years of living in Richmond and going for my mammography, was not up to snuff,” Knapp said.

“The hospital has been lacking and there were long waits. So, now taking the focus off research and on trying to assist the people of Richmond who have been so supportive of the Nite of Hope event, is a nice partnership.”

It is also a positive step in a community which appears to be quite well educated on the benefits of early breast cancer detection.

“In Richmond, in general, the awareness of breast cancer is far superior than any other community in B.C.,” said Rob. “Richmond has the highest screening rate — 64 per cent of eligible women participate compared to 52 on a regional average. Whether that’s the Nite of Hope playing a part in raising awareness, I’m not sure, but Richmond is just with it.”

What Richelle likes this year is the fact they’re raising money for something very tangible and desperately needed at Richmond Hospital.

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Li, Dhillon top their tables Local environmentalist and social activist Claudia Li has been elected as an Ashoka Canada fellow for her community and culturallyrooted efforts to raise awareness on issues such as sustainability, food security and the environment.

“I’m honoured to be named an Ashoka Fellow and be a part of this network.

Having support from one of the leading authorities on social change strengthens my work in building bridges across my communities to honour our cultural heritage as well as protect the planet,” said Li. The founder of the nonprofit group Hua Foundation is now working on a new Intercultural Food Literacy program as part of The Choi Project, which aims to close the knowledge gap of Asian vegetables in the Metro Vancouver market.

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aims to encourage ChineseCanadians to participate in local food issues. It was the subject of an award-winning Richmond News feature story on agriculture in the city last December.

A Chinese-Canadian born in Richmond, Li also founded Shark Truth to raise awareness in the ChineseCanadian community about the problems caused by killing sharks. She worked with youth to promote environmental sustainability

on the issue and enacted change in many Chinese restaurants.

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“I am very honored to be assuming the chairmanship,” said Dhillon, whose family has farmed cranberries in Richmond for more than 35 years.

“The board plays a critical role in delivering a premium to our grower-owners and in advancing the cranberry and Ocean Spray brand throughout North America and the world.”

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The Crown said Alexander was “trapped by her dire financial situation.”

On Jan. 26, 2012, the accused called 911 and asked for someone to “take us away.”

When police arrived at the family home, they found Alexander lying next to her husband on their bed.

He was under the covers, fully clothed and wearing a toque over his head. A dead dog was also on the bed.

The victim had large lacerations under the toque, was unresponsive and pronounced

A Richmond woman who was under dire financial pressures has been convicted of murdering her husband. A B.C. Supreme Court jury found Jo Anne Alexander guilty of the January 2012 second-degree murder of John Alexander, 61.

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Send your story ideas or photo submissions to Richmond News editor Eve Edmonds at editor@richmond-news.com

EDITORIAL OPINION

Docs are pro-people

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fter years of study, a group of B.C. doctors applied to Health Canada for permission to prescribe heroin to 21 addicts last fall. Permission was granted.

It was right about then that mollifying the Conservative base trumped science.

Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose denounced her own department’s decision. She also promised to close up drug access program “loopholes,” thereby reducing years of study to nothing more than a crooked accountant’s sleight of numbers trick.

The research conducted

by Providence Health Care and UBC found addicts who received heroin under supervised conditions made strides in terms of both physical and mental health.

This was not disputed, merely ignored.

Legal questions surrounding the study are currently slated to go to court.

The crux of Ambrose’s argument seems to be that the Conservative government is anti-drug. The doctors involved in the study are likely anti-drug too, having witnessed first hand what addiction can do. But they are also, more importantly,

pro-people.

While we do not assume heroin prescriptions are a panacea, the program — aimed at those for whom more obvious approaches have failed — is at least an attempt to find a new way to help.

The tried and true methods haven’t worked for them.

Until we find addiction treatments that are both humane and effective, we all suffer.

The continuation of the prescription program should be determined by its merits, which is why it’s sad to see the Conservatives Party using the issue as election fodder.

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Coun. and philanthropy in society.

One of the guiding principles Linda McPhail endorsed by Richmond It’s an extension of being a good neighbour: it moves City Council in the Parks, citizens from their front porch into the Recreation and Cultural Services Master neighbourhood and it transforms a Plan 2005-2015 (the ‘PRCS Master Plan’) is collection of houses into a community. continuing community involvement in all Volunteers participate as board and aspects of the parks, recreation and cultural committee members, advocates, fundraisers services system. Volunteering is key to this. and providers of numerous direct services.

This PRCS Master Plan outcome focuses The efforts of volunteers, including on the basic physical, mental and spiritual individuals and organizations, have been very needs of individuals and families who want to important throughout Richmond’s history. live healthy, happy lives. Many of the benefits Our large base of volunteers can be associated with ‘to live’ outcomes are in the attributed to many community organizations ‘public good’ realm and have a high priority that have significantly supported volunteer for the City of Richmond. recruitment, training, retention and In the PRCS Master Plan, the City of recognition.

Richmond gave a commitment to work Volunteering is one of the primary with the community to develop a Volunteer contributors to building a strong community.

Management Strategy to ensure meaningful It fosters civic responsibility, participation and varied opportunities for volunteers, and involvement. In a nutshell, community and to strengthen the community volunteer

system. A new approach to the way we work with volunteers is the outcome of that commitment.

Within the city’s volunteer management data base, volunteer hours recorded by community groups increased by more than by 35 per cent in the past year — more than 50,000 volunteer hours were recorded. Over 7,300 active volunteers are now registered in that database.

Volunteers are no longer a ‘value-added’ component of how PRCS delivers its services to the community. Rather, the city relies on volunteers and not-for-profit organizations as an integral part of services and programs to the community.

Another arm of volunteerism is to get involved in Richmond government.

If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, in an unpaid capacity, on any of a number of advisory bodies, please visit www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ boards/advisory for more information.

All vacancies are advertised in the local

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Many volunteers are surprised at how rewarding it can be to help others. Not every volunteer experience is the same. By finding an opportunity that matches your interests, you have a good chance of enjoying yourself while giving to others.

There is evidence that volunteering can improve an individual’s health, through increased confidence and a heightened sense of well-being. Many volunteers encounter a variety of new challenges when giving time in their communities.

By sharing new experiences with new people, you can learn additional skills that can give you confidence to face challenges in other areas of your life.

Volunteering brings people together who may otherwise never cross paths in their daily lives.

I wish to express my gratitude, during volunteer week (April 6-12) and always, to all Richmond volunteers.

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Trading places The Editor, Re: “Don’t like Canada?” Letters, March 19.

Mr. Filtness mentioned that “they” “We did not trade our sovereignty for

laying some train tracks.”

As a Canadian myself, can I also say that the natives also did not trade their sovereignty for some booze and gunpowder.

The Editor, Re: “Don’t like Canada?”

Letters, March 19.

As a very concerned, long-time Richmond residents and so-called ethnic Chinese Canadians, I would like to express my support for G. Filtness’ comment on immigration.

At the risk of being called racist, Filtness said what

most people would not say openly in the media.

These people include Canadian-born ethnic Chinese, long-time Chinese immigrants, who have made Canada their only home, as well as recent Chinese immigrants.

Canada welcomes immigrants from all corners of the world, and

we should show our worth and respect by extending our loyalty to Canada and its people.

For many of us, holding a Canadian passport is not just a privilege, it also represents our commitment to building and protecting a society of Canadian value.

Louis Lau Richmond

Outsourcing can lose money, jobs consumer protection?

All the plan will do is transfer jobs and money to Quebec.

Perhaps the council forgets that “British Columbia” is part of its name.

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Is anyone surprised that the new testing will be more expensive and more complicated, or that it will do nothing to improve

Learning today - Leading tomorrow

The Editor, When I got my licence to sell life insurance in 1989, I wrote a B.C. test, based on B.C. standards.

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Mr. Filtness’s sense of entitlement is far more appalling than that of Ms. Huang’s.

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THEFRIDAYFEATURE

Blossoming arts put ‘spring’ into step Philip Raphael

Staff Reporter praphael@richmond-news.com

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ou can tell there’s a difference in SCAN PAGE the air. The days TO SEE are getting longer, the MORE temperature is not as PHOTOS chilled, the flowers are starting to bloom, and the trees are beginning to bud and blossom.

The calendar tells us spring is well and truly here, a time for re-birth and growth. And the local arts scene is helping us emerge from winter’s icy grip with a variety of offerings around Richmond.

From cheerful and bright banners — the result of public submissions — lining city streets, to talks on beautifying empty spaces with colourful murals, there’s plenty to get us up and out to enjoy the change in season.

Colourful banners More than 400 submissions were made last fall to Richmond’s annual street banner contest

designed to enhance the city’s streetscapes.

“The designs chosen by our community this year celebrate the places, activities and experiences that make Richmond so unique and are a true testament to the diversity of our city,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a press release announcing this year’s selections.

Participants submitted designs using a range of visual art forms including photography, digital art, painting, collage, illustration and printmaking. All were original images reflecting one or more of the following themes: active living, arts, culture and heritage, the city centre, parks and nature, and transportation.

Unlike most other cities that commission professional artists, Richmond’s street banner program uses designs determined by a community contest, with winners selected through both a community voting campaign and a panel of volunteers.

The winning banner designs are currently being installed on select street lighting fixtures in the City Centre area, as well as gateway roadways into the city where they will fly over the streets for one year.

To view the winning designs, visit richmond. ca/banners.

Richard Tetrault is an artist who includes mural painting as one of his outlets of creative expression — something he’ll explain in his April 10 lecture at Richmond City Hall.

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One of the winning street banner designs now lining Richmond’s city centre roads. Photo by Jon King/Special to the News I can’t say they encompass everything there, but they get the flavour of it. That makes every Whenever Richard Tetrault spies a blank space project different.” on a building wall, fence or siding he sees the Tetrault is no stranger to Richmond, but it has opportunity to create vibrancy and tell a story. been many years since he has undertaken a No, he’s not one of those driven to do so under project here. One of them involved enlisting the the cloak of darkness. Tetrault is an artist who help of high school students to paint temporary includes mural painting as one of his outlets building site hoardings for a local hotel project of creative expression — something he will which depicted historical aspects of Richmond. explain in his lecture on April 10 as part of the The other was titled Kids Guernica, an city’s annual Lulu Series: Art in the City program international, children’s peace mural based at Richmond City Hall. on Picasso’s classic created in response to “It’s an integral part of being an artist to view the bombing of Guernica, a Basque Country the urban landscape as a potential palette,” said village in northern Spain, by German and Italian Tetrault, who lives in Vancouver’s Downtown warplanes during the Spanish Civil War in 1937.

Eastside where some of his mural work is Countries were invited to take part in the located. project, and when it came for Richmond to “It’s exciting in a sense that I learned early on produce segments for a portion of Canada’s from doing murals that it’s much more than contribution, Tetrault coordinated the efforts. just paint on a flat surface. It’s part of the “That was four or five intensive days with a lot topography. It’s part of that landscape that I of kids, and that piece is still travelling around hope people will stop in front of for a minute to the world as far as I know,” he said. “And when reflect on and hopefully become landmarks in the mural came here we showed it at the airport a way. I think murals can become icons in the at international arrivals. It was very dramatic.” community.”

Tetrault’s presentation is the second of three Much of what Tetrault achieves when creating events in the Lulu Series: Art in the City a mural comes from engaging the community in program.Author Charles Montgomery, author the surrounding area. of Happy City: Transforming our Lives Through “That’s so there’s a real integration with Urban Design, will present the final talk on different ideas from outreach work that often Thursday, May 15. For more information, visit inspires dialogue,” he said. “The murals then richmond.ca/luluseries. All Lulu Series events become a certain reflection of that community. are free at Richmond City Hall.

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‘Apps’ explore electronic music’s new frontier Group puts down guitars and steps away from drums, piano to craft new sound Philip Raphael

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trio of amateur, Vancouver performers are making music in the palms of their hands.

Thanks to the plethora of smart phone and computer tablet applications available in today’s digital universe, the group has put down their drums, piano and guitars and use iPads as instruments to craft their electronic sound.

Fittingly, the band is called Killer Apps, and they are bringing their unique compositions to Richmond April 10 for a performance preceding the second of Richmond’s three annual Lulu Series: Art in the City program at Richmond City Hall.

“We’re all musicians who have day jobs, and about three years ago we decided to explore this new way of making music,” said Michael Boyce who along with wife Sandra

Dametto and Trent Noble form the group’s core. Using the app called Bebot which uses the touch screen to create a variety of sounds they have produced 37 distinct “albums.”

Boyce said the style is akin to artists such as Brian Eno — who produced U2’s 1980s chart-topping album The Unforgettable Fire — Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk.

Those artists and performers were among a group at the cutting edge of electronic music using equipment — synthesizers such as Moog and Korg — that cost thousands of dollars and had to be packed into large cases.

“Now, 30 or so years later you can have something more capable of producing different tambors (tone quality) for $3,” said Boyce who was trained in classical percussion.

“And it becomes an instrument you can hold comfortably in your hand.”

Originally, the trio used music apps on their iPods, then switched

to the larger iPad because they were more comfortable to use.

“We started to play and had such a good time doing it we continued on a regular basis,” Boyce said, adding recording their work came next.

Today, their collection of music is available for listening online at: https://myspace.com/thekillerapps/ music/songs.

The Lulu Series: Art in the City events are free and start at 7 p.m. at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers, 6911 No. 3 Road. Seating is limited.

To reserve seats email lulu@ richmond.ca.

Electronic sound band Killer Apps at work, above, preparing for a gig at Emily Carr University. Above, left, the band’s album cover. Photos submitted

The art of loving Steveston Dennis Page Special to the News

Retired elementary teacher Len Shane is mixing his love of Steveston and visual arts to create colourful art cards based on local architecture and scenery.

Using bright watercolours, Shane creates stylized images of his favorite part of town – Steveston, and pays tribute to it through his art pieces which, in his words, preserve the history and beauty of the area.

Shane says art has always been a part of his life. Starting as a child, he didn’t enjoy piano lessons, so his mother had him take art classes from a friend of hers, but it didn’t stop there.

“As an elementary teacher, art was always front and centre because, aside from instructing, I would help in the computer lab, and set up the school newspaper. Teachers wouldn’t like to use their bulletin boards, so I would feature the kids’ writing and artwork up and down the halls.”

Shane feels that art holds a special place for people, and believes we all have an attachment to its different forms.

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“It’s all about expression and finding your voice, and for me, sort of a way of expressing some deeper part of myself.

It’s about sharing, I love sharing my work with others.”

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“Art is something that everyone is at ease talking about, it isn’t political, it isn’t risqué,” he says.

“I also find that when I look through my body of work and see it reflected back at myself, it tells me a lot more about me, and how complex we are as people.”

About 15 years ago, Shane began sharing his work, starting with Steveston merchants, where he would arrange to display his work in their shops, or create custom art cards for sale.

Shane credits Steveston’s natural beauty for fostering his work, stating that the wide open spaces, flowing fields of grass and unique buildings, offer a wide array of inspiration for artists of all types.

“Each painting has its own kind of energy. When I look at it I can recall what I saw and how I felt. That’s something that’s very special to be able to have,” he said, sharing his thoughts on the favorite part of his art form.

Shane loves the social aspect that comes with meeting other artists and sharing his work with the public. He encourages people to visit his website (LenShaneArt.com) or check out his newest pieces on Facebook.

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WOMEN”S SOCCER

U16 ATHLETICS WIN CUP THRILLER

Richmond Red Devils continued their outstanding season by capturing the Metro Women’s Soccer League Division One Cup with a 3-0 victory over the Abbotsford Breakers.

Coached by Mark and Mike Fletcher, the Richmond Girls Soccer Association affiliated team has not lost a game since mid-November.

The Red Devils scored after just 4 minutes on a terrific shot from Megan Talbot. Hilary Andow added to the lead in the 25th minute.

The Red Devils continued to dominate at the start of the second half but were soon under a lot of pressure. The Breakers were not going to lie down and concede the cup without a real fight for the title.

In the 65th minute, the Red Devils were given a penalty after Calais Morimoto was brought down in the box. Andow stepped up and gave the Abbotsford goalie little chance to save it.

The Richmond backline stood strong throughout, giving the Breakers very few scoring opportunities.

Red Devils keeper Katarina Luistro was given the MVP award which was well-deserved according to the coaches.

Richmond concluded cup play having not surrendered a goal while scoring 16.

The team now looks forward to Provincial Cup playdowns.

The roster also features: Kylie Blue, Jenn Booton, Elissa Borthwick, Crystal George, Danielle Hurst, Caitlyn Lee, Shawn Mercer, Taya Mitschke, Candice Oye, Justine Oye, Taylor Ross, Jennifer Selles, Danielle Slater, Linda Stutz, and Lauren Tasaka.

Richmond Athletics opened Coastal “B” Cup round of 16 play last Sunday with a thrilling 1-0 upset win over the Killarney All-Stars. The Athletics scored on a penalty in the last second of overtime to surprise the District 4 League champions 1-0. Richmond faces Surrey Pegasus in this weekend’s quarter-finals. Photo by Mark Booth

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The Blues made it five consecutive B.C. titles with a decisive 6-1 victory over North Delta on March 23 at Minoru Arenas.

Richmond’s triumph was hardly a surprise but it took plenty of work and a little help to get there. The regular season champions came out flat in a 4-2 opening game loss to North Delta.

The hosts then climbed back into contention with solid wins over Coquitlam (4-1) and Langley (6-0).

Surrey then handed them a heartbreaking 5-4 loss, notching the winner with just 23 seconds remaining.

However, the spoiler proved to be Juan De Fuca as the Island squad produced ties against Coquitlam and Surrey, opening the door for the Blues to clinch second

Richmond Juvenile Blues celebrated their provincial championship on home ice. and earn a rematch with unbeaten North Delta.

The gold medal game was tied at 1-1 after the opening period with Taylor McElwain scoring for Richmond from Corey Tasaka. The Blues then took control in the middle stanza on goals by Mike Avery, Jeremy Chiang and Jon Szeplabi. Earning the assists were Justin Degraauw, Connor Martyniuk, Trevor Lum, captain Mark Pearlman and Degraauw.

Goalie Chris Clute remained solid between the pipes as his team added

two more goals in the third — Avery from Tyler Bognar, and Devon Lung, unassisted.

Rounding out the roster are Troy Kaczynski, Adam Enns, Brandon Minhas, Ryan Hait, goalie James Guichon and affiliates Evan Thomas, Adam Gilker, Jeremy White and Ryan Hart.

Coaches Maurice and Richard Hamlin would like to thank the sponsors and the many Richmond Minor Hockey volunteers who tirelessly made the provincials such a special event for all the participants.

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Shakiru Matti Academy brought home plenty of hardware from the junior provincials.

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Academy dominates provincials Richmond’s Shakiru Matti Academy proved to be a dominate force at the recent Provincial Junior Squash Championships, hosted by the Apollo Club.

Matti’s Academy produced four age group champions, along with a “B” winner and two runners-up.

The honour roll includes: Boys U19 Champion: Samm Fulton.

Boys U17 Champion: Mathew Toth. Girls

U15 Champion: Andrea Toth. Girls U11 Champion: Sarah Cao. Boys B Champion: Ambrose Chu. Boys U13 Runner-up: James Toth. Boys U11 Runner-up: Gabriel Yun. Boys U13 Third Place: Ismael Matti.

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A trio of football players from Richmond are part of the UBC Thunderbirds 2014 recruiting class.

Offensive linemen Spencer Latu and Will Latu, along with receiver Josh Sangha will join the Thunderbirds this coming season.

Spencer Latu last played at the B.C. Junior Football level with the the Vancouver Trojans, while Will Latu and Sangha both concluded their high school careers with Vancouver College.

UBC is coming off a 4-5 2013 campaign.

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by Sarah Bancroft

From celebrity sushi to Frank Lloyd Wright, we know how to pack it in. We toured the architect’s famous winter home and architecture school Taliesin West, which takes you into all the buildings of this monument to Early Modernism. Read the full Arizona itinerary (which includes where to stay, dine, spa and hike) at www.vitamindaily.com and check back next week for Day 2.

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Vancouver’s become the “It Girl” of spring fashion, with trends like Tom Ford’s SS ‘14, which glamorously confronts an distinctly localized vision of danger via mirror-y, shard-smattered dresses. Don this dress and you won’t be able to sit down—but you will look like False Creek at sunset, which is amazing. Find more Vancouverinspired fashion trends at www.vitamindaily.com.

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by Adrienne Matei Until May 18, Westbank is presenting “Gesamtkunstwerk: A Curated Exhibition on Architecture and City-Building Ready to Engage the Public”—an open-access, multi-media exhibition of the project’s architectural and engineering plans, building models and illustrations of commissioned public art. “Life as a total work of art”—the concept is prettier than the word.

Learn more on the Editor’s Diary at www.vitamindaily.com/vancouver/blog.

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by Christine Laroche Despite the fact that we have drawers teeming with eyeshadowcolour options, we always return to a handful of go-to hues. At $85, NARSissist Eyeshadow Palette from Nars is, admittedly, a bit of a splurge, but if it means purging 95 per cent of our unused collection, it’s 100 per cent worthwhile. Get more beauty tips at www.vitamindaily.com.

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