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Wading through bureaucratic waters Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

City planners and developers are finding themselves wading through murky waters when it comes to protecting Richmond’s ecologically sensitive riparian areas. These buffers of land surrounding waterways provide shade, soil stability, nutrients and pollutant filtering to the water and are, in essence, regulated by all three levels of government to protect them from development. Richmond’s riparian areas are sloughs, large ditches, small streams as well as marsh areas beyond the dyke, such as Sturgeon Bank. These waterways have protective barriers of five to 15 metres and flow directly into the Fraser River. The provincial Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) calls on local governments to protect such areas through bylaws. Meanwhile, federal fisheries laws aim to protect fish through ensuring clean water. However, a report from Lesley Douglas, manager of environmental sustainability for the City of Richmond, to the

city’s public works committee on Thursday indicates a number Douglas notes, “there has been a withdrawal of Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) staff from municipal of recent provincial and federal legislative changes have left Environmental Review Committee processes.” questions to be answered. Since this change, the city has had to rely on a “triage” “In recent years, the city has witnessed an unprecedented approach to protecting its waterways rate of change to senior government based on an online application legislation pertaining to DFO staff have made it clear process. This approach “depends environmental management. …With heavily” on qualified environmental the number of changes taking place, that municipalities should professionals, who can be hired by lack of clarity can arise for both staff expect less direct support both the city and developers when and project proponents in the city,” Douglas wrote. from the (federal) ministry... looking at a proposed project. “DFO staff have made it clear The provincial BC Water - Lesley Douglas that municipalities should expect Sustainability Act is still in the less direct support from the (federal) process of being developed to replace ministry and that the onus is now the 105 year-old Water Act, but on the proponent of a project to ensure compliance with the Douglas notes it will allow for better protection of waterways Act,” stated Douglas, noting the city responded to this by in terms of mandating adequate water flows and efficient beefing up its own environmental review process to make water extraction. developers aware of its bylaws and interests. However, Douglas noted, the Act still needs to clarify its scope as it relates to agricultural lands, sloughs and wetlands. With regards to 2012 changes to the federal Fisheries Act see CITY › page 4

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Kids like this little guy will, no doubt, be over the moon with an unscheduled day off school next week. Parents, likely less amused, will have to make alternate arrangements. The City has organized various day camps to help out. Photo submitted.

The City of Richmond is offering a number of activities for young children to attend on Tuesday when a looming rotating teachers’ strike is expected to hit Richmond schools. Day camps for six to 12 year old students will be available at various community centres such as Cambie, Hamilton, South Arm, Steveston, Thompson and West Richmond. Kids are asked to bring a lunch and suitable clothing options and costs are about $20$40. Drop-in programs are available at other municipal facilities. There will be public

swims at Watermania, public skates at the Richmond Ice Centre, and floor hockey at Minoru Arenas. The Richmond Olympic Oval is offering a skate as well as its GetSkills camps for children five to 12 years old. The camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and there is some before and after camp supervision available. Day camp hours vary. Some start as early as 7 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. For more information go online at www. richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300. For oval information go online at www. richmondoval.ca.

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Staying alive — now that’s magic

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While traditional entertainers, such as clowns, are a dying breed, local magician reveals trick to longevity

Graeme Wood

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ven as a nine-year-old, while up-selling tickets for his home-made magic show at the Kool-aid stand outside his house, John Kaplan had a knack for entertaining people. But it’s unlikely even Kaplan would have realized he’d still be drawing people in with his tricks for another 46 years. Richmondite Kaplan has been reinventing his magic show for longer than most of the parents he continues to surprise have been alive. And while traditional entertainers – such as clowns, whose numbers are a dying breed in North America, due to lack of popularity – are seemingly on the slide, magic shows, and the men and women who perform them, appear to be relatively immune to the trend and are alive and kicking. “Like anything else, there are peaks and valleys,” said Kaplan, who graduated from high school in 1975 and, after a brief stint as a radio DJ, has been a magician all his life. “What amazes me is how magic has managed to remain popular right through the decades. “Cirque du Soleil has revitalized the circus and So You Think You can Dance has revitalized dancing. In magic, people in magic are coming up with new ways all the time to present the magic and I think that’s what keeps it fresh. I have several themed shows and I change the formats all the time.”

Levitation on a surfboard, above, is just one of the feats with which Richmond magician John Kaplan has been wowing audiences, big and small (below right) for close to 50 years. Photos submitted. As long as there are families who want to be together and have fun, Kaplan added, “then I think magic shows will keep on surviving.” But in the age of hi-def, 3D, interactive, multi-themed entertainment for both adults and kids, how has Kaplan himself remained relevant to his audience after almost 50 years on the stage? “My shows now are 90 per cent fundraisers for a family audience,” said Kaplan, who puts on his shows for a fee and lets the hosts raise as much money as possible with his help. “People can use the shows as an event to raise funds. It’s a system I’ve developed over the years and one that has helped magicians all over the world stay alive and is one of the reasons I’ve managed to stay successful all these years. “I love what I do, love entertaining people and love to travel and, being creatively minded, I come up with new ways to present tricks all the time.” One of the latest to emerge from Kaplan’s bag of tricks is levitating a six-year-old on a surfboard.

It’s something you may see for yourself when the magic man performs the last show on his spring tour next Friday, May 30 at Hamilton Community Centre. What you’re unlikely to see is Kaplan “dying” on stage as had been the case in his younger magician years, either through no fault of his own or by facing the toughest audience of them all – your teenage peers. “I recall as a young performer, I struggled with the high school audiences; possibly in terms of keeping their attention and having the experience to handle the situation and, once they sense fear, you’re done,” said Kaplan, who had up to 15 cast and crew for bigger stage productions in the past, but now generally has two assistants and a stage tech for tours. “There have been some heartbreaking moments and I did have a show once that practically everything went wrong. How you deal with that makes a massive difference, though. “Even now, no-one is immune to things going wrong. The trick in

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those situations is to learn to gloss over it. With magic shows, you are dealing with the element of surprise, so as long as you don’t tell them, they won’t know it went wrong.” AbracaDAZZLE, a familyoriented magic and illusion show, performs Friday, May 30 at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. All profits go to go to the Hamilton Community Association. For tickets, call Derrick Bloomfield or Sarah Ahluwalia on 604-718-8055.

Next week is the annual, spring Bike to Work Week as cycling advocates are suggesting a greener, cheaper mode of transportation. It’s the first time in spring the event will utilize the new Railway greenway. “Biking to work provides regular doses of exercise (and) also gives you extra spending money you saved from not paying for gas,” said Erin O’Melinn, executive director of HUB Your Cycling Connection, a charitable cycling organization in Metro Vancouver, whose goal is to familiarize people with biking to work and cycling tips such as learning the rules of the road and how to fix a bike. You can organize yourself or a team of riders online at www.bikehub.ca. A celebration site with prizes will be at the Canada Line bridge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday where you can join HUB members for snacks and bike mechanic services from Cap’s Krusty bicycle shop employees. On Thursday, HUB will also have a celebration site at Flight Path Park on Sea Island from 4-6 p.m. Last year, spring and fall Bike to Work weeks drew in 1,300 new commuter cyclists. Citing CAA statistics, HUB notes commuter cyclists save about $9,500 annually.

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A large blaze erupted at a Richmond landfill Sunday, sending giant plumes of smoke visible for miles around. Richmond Fire-Rescue took several hours to get the fire at Ecowaste landfill between No. 6 and 7 roads in East Richmond under control. The fire is not believed to be suspicious. There are no injuries, and no structures are threatened. According to Ecowaste’s website, the landfill contains mostly construction and demolition materials.

A farmer goes about his business despite the blaze in the background at a Richmond landfill. Photo submitted by Colin Stevens

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“broader shift by the provincial government toward the ‘professional reliance model’ of environmental regulation.” The one recommendation the Ministry did not accept was having government staff review all development applications. Currently, the Ministry only reviews about 20 per cent of applications. Instead, it relies on the environmental professionals hired by developers. Such professionals must be certified, as recommended by the Ombudsperson, however the review noted the Ministry could not establish that a 20 per cent review rate is reliable in ensuring acceptable levels of compliance. Douglas was not available for comment when contacted by the Richmond News.

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Beware diseased impatiens Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

Avid gardener Christine Craven popped by The Richmond News on Wednesday in hopes of notifying the public that impatiens are not to be trusted this year. The popular annual flower has been suffering from a blight of downy mildew that sees the plants die within weeks of purchasing them. Craven said some nurseries and retailers in Richmond are selling impatiens walleriana without notifying customers of the problem that spread from Europe to North America in 2011. “There’s a bit of a rip-off going on here,” said Craven, Art Knapps Plantland manager Anita Renkema said her store on Alderbridge Way will continue to sell the impatiens, but signs will be placed at the tables warning customers. Also, staff are being directed to inform customers at checkout. “A lot of growers have chosen not to grow them, and, as retail nurseries, we’re aware of the problems,” she said, noting demand for the shade-loving, annual flowers is still relatively high — even in light of the mildew problem.

Impatiens walleriana is susceptible to downy mildew. Photo submitted “So many people have their hearts set on them,” she said. Renkema said she trusts her local grower to ensure the store’s batch isn’t infected. According to Canadiangardening.com, downy mildew spreads from the underside of leaves through wind and rain. It only affects impatiens walleriana, not other varieties. If you find mildew on your impatiens, do not put the infected plants in your compost bins. Instead, the gardening website recommends you place them in a bag and deliver them to the municipal compost facility, which has higher heats that can kill off the mildew. Also, clean out any containers that had infected plants.

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City has high vaccination rate Ethnicity may play a role Tara Carman

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Elementary schools in Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods with large Chinese populations have higher measles vaccination rates than other areas of the city, an analysis by The Vancouver Sun suggests. Comparing measles vaccination rates with census data on ethnicity and religion it was found that schools in areas where a high number of households reported a Chinese background had higher immunization rates. The same was true, generally, for all immigrant-heavy neighbourhoods. The data, based on the number of kindergarten students with up-to date measles vaccinations for the 2012-13 school year, show that half of Lower Mainland elementary schools fall below the 90-per-cent vaccination threshold required for protection against measles in a community. Immunization rates are higher in Richmond and Vancouver and lower in the Tri Cities, Surrey, the North Shore and the Fraser Valley. Despite a vaccination rate of less than 10 per cent at Chilliwack’s Mount Cheam Christian School — the worst case, there was no significant regionwide correlation between vaccination rates and other visible minorities or religious groups and no difference between public and private schools. Dr. Michelle Murti, medical health officer for An analysis of data showed Fraser Health, said she households with a Chinese often hears from nurses that background had high those who come from other immuization rates. countries are usually “more than happy” to have their children immunized. “They are the ones that have seen a lot of these diseases in countries that they’re coming from and don’t want their children to be exposed to that,” she said. But there are differences of opinion on the apparent link. Dr. Meena Dawar of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority said a variety of factors contribute to vaccine acceptance. She attributes the relatively high rates in Richmond and Vancouver to better access to clinics and a strong working relationship between family doctors and public health units in tracking and recording immunizations. This is not necessarily the case in places like the North Shore, where she said the health authority is working to improve access and outreach. The BC Centre for Disease Control recommends that children receive the majority of their vaccinations before entering the school system.

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hen one Canadian goes to the gas station, all 34 million of us help pay the tab. Other than averting our eyes from Don Cherry’s suits, it’s one of the very few things we do as a country. Each and every taxpaying Canuck is in the oil business, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund released last week. Between money given and taxes not taken, Canada donates around $30 billion to the energy sector each year. Coal and natural gas have their hands out, but petroleum

is the hungriest caterpillar, gorging itself to the tune of $20 billion, or the equivalent of 16 million welfare cheques for a single parent with one child. A stroll down any commercial street will reveal For Lease signs in windows, and behind most of those signs is the story of an entrepreneur who couldn’t make it. We accept their failure as the verdict of the free market, but when it comes to the oil industry, the market’s silence is deafening. Of course, if we took away the subsidies and levied taxes,

the repercussions would be swift and painful as the cost is handed back to the consumer and the rest of the private sector. Petroleum’s proponents note that without oil we’d be trying to power our infrastructure with oil blubber. It’s true that oil helped build Canada, but with climate change’s everworsening effects, pipeline spills and LacMégantic, it’s clear we need to start working on some new ideas. Unfortunately, the oil industry has 20 billion reasons to keep the status quo.

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his past week for the NDP in the years ahead. marked the one-year Our population is getting older, InTheHouse not younger, and that bodes well anniversary of the B.C. Liberals’ stunning re-election Keith Baldrey for more conservative political Columnist parties. win, and it’s worth re-visiting 2. Beware of polls. A series some of the lessons we can of polls by some of Canada’s take from that historic event. top pollsters all suggested the NDP had a big 1. Voter demographics is key. Election lead among voters at the beginning of the outcomes are determined by people who election campaign and a smaller edge near the actually vote, not those who respond to polling firms. end, but was still poised to take power. According to Elections B.C. data, the However, the pollsters did not sufficiently voting turnout among age groups varies take into account the fact many of its younger greatly. Those under the age of 35 have a respondents in their on-line samples didn’t turnout rate of slightly less than 40 per cent, actually intend to vote, thus skewing the while those aged 55 and older have a turnout results of the polls. rate of 66 per cent. It’s unlikely in the next election campaign The implications of this are crucial for our that media coverage will be driven by two main political parties, and greatly explain pollsters. The polls created a false narrative why the B.C. Liberals proved victorious last last year that shaped all media coverage, and May 14. The NDP’s support is skewed by the the media will be much warier next time disproportionately high support it enjoys by around. 3. The televised leaders debate matters, those under the age of 35. Simply put, many and not for reasons you might think. The of its supporters don’t actually vote, while debate featuring B.C. Liberal leader Christy older, B.C. Liberal supporters do cast ballots. And this situation is likely going to worsen Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix (and

other leaders) was watched by a record-high audience and most post-debate analysis suggested it was a tie or that Dix somehow enjoyed a slight edge. In fact, later research showed Clark won the debate hands down. While it is true that Dix’s answers to questions were more detailed and specific, the average voter watching was impacted more by the two leaders’ appearance and presence on television. Clark came across as a positive, likeable and competent leader, while Dix looked angry, uncomfortable and shifty. It’s a reminder that the image, more than the content, often counts for more in politics. One need only recall the famous debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Those listening on radio thought Nixon, the veteran, experienced vice-president who knew volumes about all topics discussed, was the winner. But those watching on television were captivated by the handsome, younger Kennedy. 4. Election campaigns themselves also matter. Clark ran a masterful campaign that had an easily defined message that was

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constantly communicated. Always mindful to wear a hard hat at an industrial site each day, she talked about jobs and building an LNG industry that would generate tremendous amounts of money for the government. Dix and the NDP, on the other hand, ran an unfocused, hodge-podge of a campaign that lacked a central theme. 5. As U.S. political strategist James Carville once famously said: “It’s the economy stupid.” Forget all the other issues. When most voters cast their ballots, they are thinking about their wallets. The B.C. Liberals and Clark talked only about the economy. The NDP were all over the map, talking about child poverty, social services, even selling B.C. Place stadium. The 2014 election was perhaps the most pivotal in B.C. history and one year later, it’s still worth taking a closer look at it. The lessons it offers hold the key to who wins in 2017. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca

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the any concerns from these places of worship. Unfortunately, these preventive measures weren’t enough to stop car break-ins and thefts. In order to put an end to such activities, Richmond RCMP, in consultation with India Cultural Centre of Canada’s Gurdwara Nanak Niwas, launched an operation to crackdown on car break-ins and property thefts. Finally, their persistence paid off. As a result of RCMP’s very skillful approach, two males were arrested on Saturday, May 10. They were released on a promise to appear in court in Richmond next month. Hopefully, this development has sent a strong message to anyone planning to disrupt the lives of worshippers and peaceloving citizens along this famous landmark of our community. India Cultural Centre of Canada and its Gurdwara Nanak Niwas management

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She’s been in a wheelchair for most of her 33 years, so Richmond’s Deepi Leihl knows all about accessibility or the lack thereof. Leihl and her twin sister Jotti were born with a rare

condition called metatropic dwarfism, which renders them to their heavy, electric chairs for mobility. So, after spending a lifetime trying to negotiate her way in and out of buildings, new and old, Leihl decided, as a volunteer radio broadcaster at UBC, to take matters into her own hands. This Friday, on the university’s radio station, CITR, Leihl, will broadcast her hour-long Accessibility documentary, which was eight months in the making. During the program, Leihl grilled UBC, the City of Richmond and The Bay about why some buildings are more accessible than others. She also recorded live an experience

Deepi Leihl, left, with twin sister, Jotti. Deepi is broadcasting a documentary on radio today (Friday). Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News. she had with two caregivers as they tried in vain to use an electric ramp to access The Bay in Downtown Vancouver. “I did this (documentary) because it is so close to home for me,” said Leihl, who lives in east Cambie with her sister and their family. “My sister and I (and a lot of other disabled individuals) have to deal with these issues everyday and although, for years, I have spoken to many people (MLAs, city planners, etc.) about these concerns, nothing was really happening. “So, I thought, because I am interested in radio broadcasting I can use it to my advantage to bring some more attention to this and maybe this can be a better place to live.” During her investigations, Leihl said she was surprised how challenging it can still be for her to access even modern buildings in Richmond and Vancouver. It’s all down to building codes, Leihl discovered. “The wheelchairs have changed dramatically over the years, but it doesn’t seem like the building codes have kept up. “Hopefully, by doing this documentary, something will change.” Leihl plans to continue advocating to make B.C. a better place for all to live and is working on part two of the accessibility documentary; this time focusing on people who are blind, hearing-impaired or have other disabilities. Leihl’s documentary airs at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30. You can listen to it on the CiTR’s website at www.citr.ca or tune in on your radio at 101.9 FM.

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“Getting the film made here, it was a testing ground to see what could be done,” said Cervi, 41, who grew up in the Dunbar Steveston’s Matthew Cervi loves movies. area of Vancouver and has called Steveston He loves helping make them. He’s just not home for the past six years. “They have so keen watching those he’s worked on in a a pedigree in Ontario and a lot of people theatre along with other film fans. know about them (CFC) and the kind of But that is about to change, somewhat, projects they get involved in. this Sunday (May 24) when his latest “The film centre really wanted to branch creation, Cruel and Unusual, has its out, so the industry really supported us.” Canadian premier at the Vancity Theatre. The movie, shot over 15 days in and “To be honest, most times I don’t watch around rural Langley and the eerie interiors my films in big groups,” laughed Cervi, a of decomissioned Riverview mental health creative producer and grad of the Canadian hospital in Coquitlam, revolves around a Film Centre (CFC). “I get too nervous. man wrongfully condemned for killing his Although, I am going to watch Cruel and wife. Unusual in the theatre.” The main character, Edgar, played by It wasn’t so for The Colony, a sci-fi flick David Richmond-Peck (star of Orphan he produced starring Laurence Fishburn Black) finds himself enrolled in an and Bill Paxton which hit theatres last after-life, group therapy centre of sorts year. Cervi was so wound up (Riverview) along with other emotionally he waited outside murderers who have been forced the movie houses in both to atone for their actions by Vancouver and Toronto on reliving their crimes for eternity. screening nights. The story was pitched to At the heart of his reluctance him by writer/director Merlin to be present, Cervi explained it Dervisevic. has to do with being personally “We had a coffee and he invested in his work. told me about this script he’d “For me, you put your heart written and I found it extremely and soul into something. And Matthew Cervi intriguing,” Cervi said. “I read that’s what creative producing the first draft and thought it is all about,” he said. “You can was really great. There’s a lot literally spend years before you get the film of complex logic that goes back and forth off the ground, if you even get that far. So, between the different realities.” you have to love it, otherwise there’s a lot Cervi and Dervisevic, another CFC grad, of other jobs that pay better. used their connections through the centre “I just find that pivotal moment when to get funding from the organization’s the lights go down, I want everyone to love feature division which provides funding for the film. So, I rather the audience enjoys smaller budget projects — those under $1 it without me watching them. I’d probably million. be too intent looking over to see what their “I hadn’t read a script that could be done reactions are.” in that budget level, and done properly,” The difference with Cruel and Unsual, Cervi said. “But when I read Cruel and described as a “supernatural puzzle film,” is Unusal, it was perfect.” the fact it’s production breaks new ground What followed next was a couple of on the west coast for the CFC which helped years of development before shooting fund the project — the first of its kind started in 2012. outside of Ontario. And that’s something The price tag? Cervi said requires his personal support on Cervi said that, thanks to a lot of support screening night. from the local film industry, the film was Staff Reporter praphael@richmond-news.com

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David Richmond-Peck (left) and Michael Eklund are trapped in an institution that forces them to relive their crimes for eternity in the Langley-shot film Cruel and Unusual. Photo supplied completed for around $650,000. “One of the biggest things (hurdles) was that we weren’t Godzilla, a big budget film that can come in and do whatever it wants,” Cervi said, referring to the blockbuster, re-booted, version that was partially shot in Steveston. It opened in theatres last weekend and started repaying its hefty, $160 million price tag. “You have to work with what you’ve got, think outside of the box and have crew members who will work with you on that. And we did. Everyone was really supportive.” Being at the helm of such a multifaceted project is a task Cervi said he relishes. But it wasn’t always his goal to become a film producer. “For me I always wanted to be in the business some way, some how,” he said.

“When I was younger, I wanted to be like Steven Spielberg, writing and directing. But as I went to film school, I realized I wasn’t a very good writer and life changed direction to more of the producing, business side of things.” As a creative producer, Cervi found he was still able to deal with that creative side as well as the business side, satisfying his creative juices, “because I love working with the writers, directors, and working on the story and envision what this could be,” he said. Cruel and Unusual is scheduled to play at the Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour Street) May 24 to June 7. For show times and tickets, visit viff.org and click on the film’s title in the Coming Soon section.

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You’ll never tire of Tofino From magnificent beaches and secluded coves to surfing and incredible food, Tofino gets two thumbs, and paws, up

Learning how to surf on Tofino’s Chesterman Beach was the easy part for reporter Alan Campbell and son, Ben. Doing it in the water was a whole other sport. Below, walking the dog at sunset on Cox Bay.

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he racetrack called Highway 99, the fume-ridden Massey Tunnel, racing across town to get to soccer practice and stuck in an eight-deep supermarket line-up with only three of 25 checkouts open. One by one, the chips of the daily grind slid off the shoulders as my bare feet felt the tingle of the cool, golden, wet sand of Cox Bay, Tofino. Within five minutes, the monotony of the weekly routine had been swept aside by the majesty that is just about any beach in Tofino’s embarrassing array of coastal riches. I challenge anyone to deliver a mile as glorious as Cox Bay, with its raw, thunderous Pacific Ocean waves — unbroken since departing the Sea of Japan — crashing onto the perfect, pancake-flat canvas of pristine sands, which bear a reflection of dramatic skies and the towering rainforest that yawns along the length of the beach. Cox Bay, however, is anything but an only child on the rugged, yet serene, west coast of Vancouver Island, with the Long Beach peninsula boasting an attractive extended family of beaches, such as Mackenzie, north and south Chesterman, the wild Long Beach and Wickaninnish to name a few.

Surf and turf

“If you go to Tofino, you have to surf,” I was told. So, with the “you only live once” choir ringing in my ears, I signed up myself and son, Ben, 11, for a surfing lesson at Cox Bay’s Long Beach Lodge, which has its own surf shop and instructors. Within 10 minutes, I was exhausted and gasping for air. So, with the wetsuit on for the first time in my life, I was ready for the lesson. Surfboards tucked under the arm, myself humming The Beach Boys’ Wipe Out, we marched, chests puffed across the shimmering, low-tide Chesterman sands towards some rather tall waves to our fate/lesson. Lay flat on your belly, look for your wave, then, in one fluid motion, slide up into a crouch, head up, stand up, feet square and you are “surfin’ USA.” After 30 minutes, I was confident I’d perfected how to surf — on land. Now for the tricky part, “Don’t rush it, feel the wave and let it take you first,” said our surfing coach, Garret, as wave after wave steam-rolled over my shoulders and head. Spitting out the ocean’s salty receipt once more, I spotted my

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The Tofino area is a trail-walker’s dream, with no less than a dozen or so tracks to hike or stroll, most of which offer the prize at the end of a wonderful beach, secluded cove or magnificent view across the ocean. I recommend the Tonquin Trail out of Tofino village and the South Beach Trail, which leads to a beach where the shells and stones are, quite literally, music to the ears. Tofino village itself, at the northern tip of the peninsula, needs to be explored. Picture a scene from the villages in Jaws and Free Willy, throw in some organic, family-run cafes and restaurants and a handful of organic local art studios and galleries, harbour crafts buzzing in and out of the docks

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TRAVEL ‹ from page 13 and you won’t be far away from imagining Tofino. The village is every bit as charming as it says on the many tourist leaflets you’ll find on the ferry from the mainland.

Dogs and Tofino

If Tofino is heaven to surfers and trail-walkers, then it’s paradise for the pooches. Mile upon mile of either soft, powdery sand or the firm, wet variety will have your family pet, like our Hershey, in doggy dreamland, sprinting along the beach or dancing in the waves. Cox Bay and Chesterman Beach were our two favourites for the mutt, but really, choose any one of 10, they’re all fantastic for the fur ball. All the trails are also pet-friendly, as long as the dog is on the leash.

Where to stay? Hershey just loved the open expanses of Cox Bay.

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The lodge goes out of its way to make your dog feel right at home and part of the experience, providing a personalized welcome letter, bowls and towels, all for the dog during its stay. There are sea view rooms and suites in the main lodge, while the pet-friendly “rainforest cottages” nestle in behind, less than a two-minute walk to the beach. The cottages are, as the name suggests, surrounded by an enchanting rainforest and each cozy cottage, which vary in size, has its own hot tub outside, heated, slate bathroom floors inside, along with a fireplace lounge and a fully-functioning kitchen. With the cottages, what you lose in the sea view, you gain in home comfort and space. Long Beach Lodge also benefits from having its very own surf shop with outdoor hot-tub and in-house surfing instructors. And, coming this June, the lodge will be home to Tofino’s only beachside bistro, called the SandBar, which promises to be the a magnet for surfers on Cox Bay and for anyone on the beach, for that matter. As for eating options at the lodge, if you’re not dining in your cottage or barbecuing at the communal outdoor grill (gas is on and ready to burn, so to speak) then the Great Room should be an option for at least one breakfast, lunch or dinner while your eyes feast over the spectacular Cox Bay.

Eating out

Tofino has a plethora of cracking places to eat, a list too long too long to mention here. But I have to put a good word in for the Wildside Grill and Tacofino, both in the Live to Surf complex a couple of kilometres south of the village. Take-out or park your bum at their picnic benches, Wildside actually catches its own fish and you can taste the difference. We did take-out, twice, one time taking it down to the beach to watch the sunset. At Tacofino, I had the audacity to mumble to myself about the portion size when they handed me their tender beef special. When I tasted it, I apologized, again to myself. The aforementioned Great Room at Long Beach Lodge is worthy of a second shout, not least for the incredible views.

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Long Beach Lodge: A pet-friendly rainforest cottage at Long Beach Lodge starts at around $400 per night, plus a $50 per stay pet fee. www.longbeachlodgeresort.com Long Beach Golf Course: Rates start as low as $24 and you can rent the latest clubs so you don’t have to pack your own. www.longbeachgolfcourse.com Long Beach Lodge’s rainforest cottages, left, and the lodge’s spectacular Great Room, below.

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A Richmond student’s down-to-earth essay inspired by an out of this world experience has earned a national prize from cable channel A&E. Ahmad Ali Jaffer, a Grade 8 student at Hugh McRoberts secondary, took first prize in the Grade 5 to 8 category of the A&E Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest. Titled An “Out-of-this-World” Canadian, it focuses on Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. For his efforts, Ahmad will receive $2,000 and his teacher, Petra Mach, will

ack in Italy, I remember a friend saying that you know you’re fluent in a foreign language once you can tell jokes in it. To that I’d add, “and once you’ve mastered idioms.” Defined as an expression peculiar to a language, idiom has its origins in the Greek word “idioma,” meaning peculiarity. At a

receive $1,000 for use in her classroom. In his essay, Ahmad examines Hadfield’s recent space mission, exploring the “downto-earth” style the commander of the International Space Station exhibited, and the profound impact he had on Canadian youth. Discussing a duet Hadfield performed in space, Ahmad wrote, “The song reflects that despite our world being so diverse, with different people and borders, from space these borders disappear. Together, we all live harmoniously on the same planet.”

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InOtherWords Sabine Eiche time when our vocabulary is becoming increasingly technical and abstract, idioms continue to provide the spark that makes language pulse with life. Idioms are vivid — they’re word pictures. Often, they’re rooted in history, mirroring the characteristics of the people. Long ago, when society was more rigidly structured, clothes had specific associations, and this gave rise to many idioms. Gloves used to be laden with significance. Challenges were made by “throwing down the glove.” “Glove money” is another way of saying bribe or perquisite — according to an ancient custom, if someone wanted to bribe counsel to defend their cause in court, they presented him with a pair of gloves. The phrase “an iron fist in a velvet glove” is attributed to the 16th century Emperor Charles V. When two people are “hand in glove” they’re close together, usually for a dishonest purpose. “With gloves off” means to oppose something without restraint. It alludes to pugilists who boxed with bare fists — with no gloves to soften the blow. Fighting is also the context of the expression “keep your shirt on,” meaning don’t lose your temper. Originally, clothes were valuable possessions, so before a fight a man would strip off his shirt to keep it from being torn. Hats were once as essential an item of dress as gloves. It used to be possible to recognize a person’s rank or profession

from the type of hat they wore. Thus “to wear several hats” means to hold several offices or have various responsibilities. When a lady wanted to attract a man she’d “set her cap at him,” that is, wear her most becoming headdress. “At the drop of a hat” means right away — from the practice of dropping a hat as the signal for a race or fight to begin. To “keep something under your hat” signifies to keep something to yourself, to keep it a secret. Removing your hat was a sign of courtesy, and the phrase “to take off your hat to someone” means to express admiration for someone’s achievement. Sleeves often figure in idioms. If you “wear your heart on your sleeve” you’re showing your feelings. To “have something up your sleeve” is to have something others don’t know about — think of a magician with tricks concealed in his sleeve. When you “laugh up your sleeve” you’re laughing surreptitiously, as if hiding your face in your sleeve (medieval sleeves were voluminous). To stay with sleeves — doing something “off the cuff” means without preparation, like an afterdinner speaker relying on notes he’s scribbled on his shirt cuff. I, too, often feel unprepared — especially tackling the subjunctive mood of an Italian verb. Then, like airplane pilots in the 1930s, who relied mainly on their instincts because they had few navigational instruments, I “fly by the seat of my pants.” Sabine Eiche is a writer and art historian.

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f you aren’t a fan of organized camps, why not have your child make his or her own? While camps do allow parents the convenience of dropping off their children for entire days, weeks or months, you may have the time to explore a number of select, city-run daily activities for your child (many of which are free). This option is particularly beneficial if your child is independent enough to ride a bike, walk or take the bus on his/her own. In such instances choosing your children’s own entertainment — or having them choose — can

be a better option as it gives kids a wider range of things they may be interested in doing. Because many activities are only a few hours long this method can also give parents an afternoon or evening respite while still enjoying their kids’company throughout the summer months. The City of Richmond, largely through its community centres, has numerous activities, courses and programs to choose from. Many of them last only a few days but others can be spread throughout the summer. One of the greatest things about summer in Richmond is the plethora of free events. Many are one off events, but there are a

number of weekly activities for young children and teenagers, according to the City of Richmond’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide. If your child is under a certain age, parent or guardian participation and/ or attendance is required. However, older children have many more opportunities to spread their wings and explore the city on their own accord, without mom and dad’s wallet. If you’re on a shoestring budget with a toddler there are many organized activities you can attend. There are several community centres that offer preschoolers free “summer outdoor fun.” Parent participation at all of the two-hour, drop-

in activities is required and the start time is 10 a.m. — perfect for those on an afternoon napping schedule. Cambie offers story time every Tuesday, Lang Park (City Centre) offers crafts and games on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and South Arm offers crafts, singing, games and stories on Mondays and Fridays. Meanwhile, Steveston offers crafts, stories and fun at the water park every Wednesday, as well as the last weeks of July and August, from 1-3 p.m. Every Saturday, all summer long, South Arm Community Centre offers a free indoor playground from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children 6-12, as long as they’re accompanied by an adult.

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Media lab offers digital playground Philip Raphael

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f your youngster is looking to immerse themselves in the digital world over the summer months, the Richmond Media Lab can provide a roadmap that can take them in a multitude of directions. “We do everything from performing to animation,” said Lauren Burrows Backhouse, the city’s media arts leader. Located at the Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate), the media lab was founded in 2011 with the main focus being the Richmond Youth Media Program which is available year-round to teens. During the summer months, camps also use the space where creativity is the buzz word. One of those camps tapping into that is the acting on camera program for kids which is divided into two streams — one for those aged six to seven, and the other for eight to 12 year olds. “It’s for children who are perhaps interested in an acting career, so they are able to prepare for auditions, as well as getting the dramatic coaching with an instructor,” Burrows Backhouse said. “They also end up with a DVD at the end of the class with examples of what they’ve done at the camp.” That allows them to go and market themselves to talent and casting agents. “The kids just love this program because they also get to act out scenes from some of

their favourite movies and TV shows,” she added. This is one of the most popular programs on offer at the media lab during the summer months, and last year there was a wait list. Because of that it is being run for two full weeks. For the young gamers out there who are keen on creating their own digital worlds and challenges, there is a Flash video game camp. “That’s run by Byte Camps who do camps all over the Lower Mainland, but since it’s a really nice fit with the technology here, we try to offer some Byte Camp classes over the summer,” Burrows Backhouse said. One brand new camp this summer is one focusing on 2D animation on computer tablets. “They’ll be bringing in 14 tablets for all of the students to start making cartoons on,” she said, adding that equipment for all of the programs is supplied. If it’s old school animation using the stop motion technique there is a camp for that, too, which runs in August. Harnessing the creative juices of the youngsters is the Digital Storytelling camp which has a multimedia approach. And those wanting to establish a presence on the Internet, there’s a Build Your Own Website camp. But if you’re youngster is keen on immersing themselves in technology, yet undecided where they should focus their

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Youngsters taking part in one of the summer camps at the Richmond Media Lab get some hands-on epxperience producing and performing in videos. Photo submitted efforts, there’s a digital photography, halfday camp that’s often referred to as the “media lab test drive.” “So, if you’re not entirely sure what you like to do, the test drive is designed to let you sample a variety of different activities or media arts,” Burrows Backhouse said. Whatever your child chooses, the media lab represents a whole new approach to the traditional summer camp environment their parents likely did not experience. “Often what I say is technology has developed to where it’s much easier, affordable and accessible to create your own content,” Burrows Backhouse said. “And I find that to be very empowering to become an active creator of media as

opposed to a passive consumer.” And the youth of today are quick to embrace the technology. “They’re pretty savvy,” Burrows Backhouse said. “I think the thing that always shocks me is just how completely comfortable and confident they are to dive into something brand new. “Whereas adults tend to be thinking more about the complexity and expense of new digital equipment, the kids are saying, ‘How do you do it, let’s try.’” For more information about the Richmond Media Lab’s offerings this summer, visit richmond.ca/culture/ cultural-centre and click on the “programs” tab under the Media Lab heading.

History, nature waiting to be explored

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Steveston is always a great place to explore for kids. Sure, there aren’t as many nooks and crannies as there used to be, but there are a lot more programs. Britannia Shipyards offers up to two hours of free, informative entertainment every weekend. According to the city, the national historic site allows visitors to explore Richmond’s maritime and multicultural heritage. Every Saturday, throughout the

summer, Britannia has a free dropin session to ask a professional shipwright questions about boat restoration and maintenance from 1-2:30 p.m. You can find him in the Murakami House. Next to the house, on Sundays, a naturalist will be giving free informative tours of the area, where kids can learn about the Fraser River estuary’s plants and animals. Also, on either day a shipyard employee will be giving brief 15-

minute tours of the various buildings at the site. Thereafter kids can explore the Japanese bunkhouse and historic, restored residential buildings on their own accord. The services are offered to the public but are in no way a babysitting service, so children must be dependent enough to explore on their own accord or be accompanied by an adult. Kids from west Richmond can access Britannia using the new Railway greenway and bike path.

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There are numerous city-run programs that are free for children of varying ages throughout the summer months. These are perfect opportunities to supplement your child’s spare time and meet new friends. For those living in east Richmond, every Sunday, from 2-3 p.m. during the summer, a naturalist will be on hand at the Richmond Nature Park to show families and the general public secrets of the bog. Children age 10-12 are free to attend drop-in neighbourhood park programs from July 1 to Aug. 22. Two-hour craft and outdoor game sessions happen in the late morning to early afternoon at DeBeck, Woodward, Lee, Kingswood, Kidd, and Bridge school parks as well as Garden City, Garry Point, and Steveston parks. The programs are operated by City Centre, Steveston and South Arm community centres. Those younger than 10 require an adult to attend. Meanwhile, youth can finish up every Wednesday evening at Garden City Park as part of the Concert in the Park series. Teenagers are also welcome to attend a multi-generational club at the Richmond Sharing Farm. Every Thursday this summer, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. organizers will discuss gardening and work in the garden beds to harvest food for the food bank. Free transportation

Craft sessions are available at a number of school and city parks. Photo submitted is provided for youth from City Centre, Thompson and West Richmond community centres, as well as the Minoru Place Activity Centre. Registration is required. Older youth also have a number of free, one-day, two-hour gardening-related courses that last about two hours. On July 5, chef Ian Lai presents the Edible Wild: Summer course at Terra Nova Rural Park where one can learn about harvesting food. That will be followed by a mealplanning course on the same day. These are just a few examples of free activities children and youth can attend. There are even more things to do if you are willing to pay a little bit of money.

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Steveston pool has a free swim-to-survive day. Photo submitted. Recreation and Culture Guide. A sample of free summer events include: July 11: Show Off Skateboard Night/ Thompson; July 19-20: Exotic Reptile Show/Richmond Nature Park; July 22: Free Swim to Survive/Steveston Pool; July 23: Concert in the Park/Garden City Park.

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When vetting camps for kids, parents should ask what a typical day is like once the season hits full swing. Many parents want their youngsters to have a well-rounded experience, while others might want their kids to attend a more specialized camp, whether it’s a sports camp focusing on a particular sport or a music camp devoted to helping kids become better musicians. Regardless of the type of camp parents are considering for their kids, they should ask about what daily life at the camp is like. Ask to see schedules and how strictly camps adhere to those schedules. When considering specialized camps, ask the staff representative if kids will have the chance to simply have a little fun and which types of recreational activities are planned to

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Nissan’s Figaro is a classy, two-seater that developed a cult following in the UK. Photo submitted design for Nissan was the Figaro, a compact two-seater with a retractable roof in the style of a modern Fiat 500 convertible. Svelte and stylish, the Figaro is more polished than its stablemates, but is also hilariously small. 20,000 Figaros were built, and again a lottery was required to get into one. However, it was the car’s second life that became really interesting,

as grey-market examples made their way to the UK, where a cult following sprang up. While the Figaro was the last of the March-powered minicars, Pike Factory also built a quirky cargo van. The S-Cargo was powered by a 1.5L engine that made a (very slightly) healthier 73hp, and it had a roomy rear cargo area.

As the name would indicate, the S-Cargo is capital-S Slow, a fact emphasized by the snail-themed hubcaps and floormats. Still, that’s all part of the charm of this weird little van, which is eye-catching, and surprisingly utilitarian. The optional removable sushi tray is a nice touch too. All of Sakai’s cars were built between 1987 and 1991, and thus they’re all importable into Canada under grey-market rules. Odds are, you’ve seen one or two of them out and about: the Eatery, a funky sushi restaurant out near UBC, has a fleet of five Figaros. In the stop-and-go of urban Vancouver traffic, these little bento-boxes have found a new home. Their modest power levels are perfectly acceptable for city use, and they’ve got tight turning circles and are super easy to park. Most of all though, they combine rarity with reliability, and parts aren’t all that hard to come by.

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Richmond Youth Soccer Association has announced its rebranding as Richmond FC, with a complete visual change to mark a new direction for the organization while continuing to celebrate its past. The announcement was made at last night’s AGM and awards night at Richmond City Hall. The revamp also includes an update to its vision, mission and values developed with input from both its parent and youth player members. “With new program enhancements set to take place starting in the fall, we needed a new definition as to what our brand represents in our community and to better reflect our new commitment and dedication to our youth,” says Dan Brodie, Director of Marketing and Brand for the RYSA. “Rebranding our association as Richmond FC will help to strengthen awareness for the positive role our association plays in our community.” RYSA members were surveyed last fall on how they currently see it benefiting their kids and the direction they would like the association to take. Besides fostering a love for the game of soccer, both parents and their kids see the RYSA as a strong component to making lifelong friends. Based on survey results,

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the RYSA renamed Richmond Soccer as Richmond FC plus developed its new vision, mission and values: • Vision: To inspire a lifelong love of soccer • Mission: To lead the advancement of soccer development while nurturing a love and appreciation for the sport. • Values: Community Spirit, Fun, Respect, Dedication, Passion Besides signifying a unified look and feel for all Richmond FC member teams, the new brand logo features a compass to represent the positive direction the association brings to Richmond youth, such as teamwork, leadership, soccer skills development and the chance to make lifelong friends. “The compass in our new logo illustrates that we have clear direction in where we are going and what we do,” adds Brodie. “The logo defines a collection of teams to create a stronger and unified identity for Richmond soccer and the positive direction it can make in a youth’s life.” The RYSA was established in 1955 and is run by volunteers. It is a non-profit association committed to providing achievable and sustainable soccer programs for the city of Richmond youth. For more information, visit www.richmondfc.ca

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Clarke on the shelf for Canada An injury will prevent Caleb Clarke from suiting up for the national men’s soccer team in a pair of upcoming away friendlies against Bulgaria and Moldova. The 20-year-old forward was injured playing for the reserve team of German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg. He is currently on a year long loan from the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Canadian squad is comprised mostly

of European-based players with a healthy mix of veterans and youngsters. Veteran players like Atiba Hutchinson and Julian de Guzman will be joined by youngsters such as Samuel Piette and Daniel Stanese as the development of the senior team continues one-year out from the next CONCACAF Gold Cup and the likely resumption of World Cup qualifying. Clarke earned his first senior team international cap last November.

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Bantam Chuckers show promise at own tourney Richmond advances to semi-finals of 12-team event before bowing out to eventual champions from Alberta A young Richmond Bantam AAA Chuckers team came within a game of reaching the final of Richmond City Baseball’s U15 Queen Victoria Wood Bat Tournament for the second straight year. Coming off a 2013 campaign which saw the Chuckers capture the regular season pennant and just miss out on the championship round at the provincials, Ryan Klenman has taken over the head coaching duties from his dad Alex and has just one returning player on his roster. Still, Richmond has been competitive so far in league play with a solid 10-6 record and backed that up with a strong showing at their own 12-team tournament, held at Blundell Park. The hosts advanced to Monday’s semi-final before falling 7-3 to eventual champion Spruce Grove. The Alberta squad received excellent pitching, limiting the Chuckers to just six hits, while breaking a tight game open with three runs in the top of the seventh. Spruce Grove went on to defeat the Victoria Black Eagles 4-2 in the final. Richmond had opened the playoff round with a 6-3 win over White Rock. The locals scored four times in the first inning and then rode the excellent pitching of starter

Spruce Grove White Sox doubled the Victoria Black Eagles in the championship game Monday at the Richmond City Baseball’s U15 Queen Victoria Wood Bat Tournament.

Kallen Collett, who allowed six hits and struck out five over five innings of work. Veteran Ryder Mavis worked the final two innings to earn the save. Catcher Taiki Matsunuma led the way at the plate with a pair of hits and an RBI. The round-robin portion of the tournament saw the Chuckers start off with an 11-6 win over Burnaby. Cameron Lewis and Collett had big games at the plate with three hits each. Gavin Lunny had three RBIs and also stole three bases. Alex Dawson connected for a pair of doubles. Burnaby made things interesting with a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth to make it 7-6 before Richmond put the game away with four in the sixth. Spruce Grove’s only loss of the weekend came against the Chuckers on Saturday afternoon — 8-6. Richmond rallied from a 6-4 deficit with four runs in the fifth. Mavis was a force offensively with a pair of doubles and four RBIs. Roman Guthrie and Dawson also drove in runs. Lewis earned the win in relief with three solid innings of work. The Chuckers return to league action this weekend with doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday against the Victoria Black Eagles and Red Eagles respectively at Blundell.

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DUECK PRICE $26,985

STK# #4TX2029M

0KM 5.7L/10 DUECK LEASE BI-WEEKLY @ 0.9% FOR 60 MONTHS

0% PURCHASE FINANCING 0% LEASE

STK# #4TE8703M

STK#4VE2010

LEASE $0 DOWN OR FINANCE

132

6.1L/10

PAYMENT BI-WEEKLY

NEW 2014 CADILLAC ATS

2.5L 6-speed auto, heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, CUE, automatic climate control, Heated front seats, XM Radio, rear vision camera, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, 4yr/80,000KM premium care maintenance

0KM DUECK ECK LEASE BI-WEEKLY @ 0.9% FOR 48 MONTHS

149

NEW 2014 CADILLAC SRX

3.6L V6 speed auto, dual zone auto climate control, heated power outside mirrors, FWD, XM Radio, OnStar, heated front seats, 4yr/80,000KM premium care maintenance

MSRP $36,995

MSRP $42,085

STK#4AT8257 FIRST MONTH PAYMENT ON US!

LEASE BI-WEEKLYY

STK#4SR6044 FIRST MONTH PAYMENT ON US!

159

FFINANCE BII-WEEKLYY

249

LEASE BI-WEEKLY

209

FFINANCE BI-WEEKLYY

278

Taxes and $549 documentation fee excluded. Fuel economy based on highway driving. All Prices are net of Dueck discounts, rebates and loyalties. Trax rates at 0.9% leasing with $1,695 down payment for 60 months. Equinox 0%for 48 months with $1,999 Down payment, Encore 0%for 48 months with $2,588 Down payment, Terrain 0%for 48 months with $2,850 Down payment, Acadia 0.9% for 48 months with $3,695 down.