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System designed to track pets’ movements Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

Imagine knowing exactly where your beloved dog is and what he or she is doing when you’re not at home.

Envisage also, if you will, knowing if they’re taking a number one or a number two when they’re out and about.

Too much information?

Not according to professional dog walker Jezebel Erding, who just may be the first in the business in B.C. to offer clients a comprehensive tracking service, whereby dog owners know exactly when and where their pets are being taken for a walk and its bathroom habits.

Erding, who co-owns Woofer Walkers in Richmond with Justin de Champlain, had been researching the service for the last six months.

However, she was motivated to fast-track implementing it after the tragic circumstances surrounding the six dogs in the care of a Delta dog walker recently.

And it’s all thanks to an American service called Pet Check Technology, which activates when the dog walker enters the client’s home and then scans, via an app

on their smartphone, a barcode on a special fridge magnet, which then sends an email and text to the dog owner, alerting them that their pet is about to be taken for a walk.

When out on the walk, the same

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service tracks the walker in real time and maps out a GPS trail for the owner to follow.

“I’ve been researching this for about six months but after what happened with those six dogs, I felt our industry took a bit of a battering, so I thought it was about time dog owners had this peace of mind, and I love the transparency,” said Erding.

“The service is not available in Canada and there were issues, initially, for us using it in this

country.

“However, we sorted it out and it’s now up and running. We can even use the app to press a button on our phone to tell the owner if their dog has done a poop or a pee.”

While that particular part of the service may seem a little over the top, Erding said you’d be surprised to know how important it is for dog owners to know their pet’s toilet habits.

“It’s something people do ask; they need to know if their dog has been and what they’ve done.

There’s even a little icon to press, depending on what the dog has done,” Erding added with a laugh.

“And if they’re at the vets, and the vet asks about toilet habits, all the owner needs to do is log into the app and it’s all recorded.”

Heat danger With the mercury on the rise, the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) is reminding dog owners to beware of the obvious danger of leaving your pets in the confines of your vehicle — even with the windows open a crack.

It takes just five minutes for a dog to begin overheating in a car and just ten minutes before

Woofer Walkers’ Justin de Champlain, right, and Jezebel Erding have introduced technology that lets owners know when and where their dogs are being walked. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News it starts to show signs of distress and not much longer before actual damage to the dog’s health can be inflicted.

Angela Chisholm, a kennel assistant at RAPS, said many dog owners still seem unaware of the dangers and have little knowledge of how a dog actually sweats.

“They only perspire through the pads on their paws,” said Chisholm.

“They can also cool down through panting, but it’s not that effective in a car; there needs to be proper ventilation. see CARE › page 4

Apartment evacuated after arson attack Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

Richmond RCMP are asking the public for help after what appears to be an arson attack on an apartment building.

Mounties are calling for witnesses after the incident last Monday, June 16 in the 7800 block Saba Road.

Richmond Fire Rescue called police in after a report of a structure fire at the apartment building just after 9 p.m.

Upon investigation, it was determined there was no fire. However, an incendiary device, understood to be a large firework, had caused a small amount of damage to an area near the elevators of the building.

Residents were temporarily evacuated while investigators ensured the damage was contained to the area around the elevator.

Richmond RCMP Serious Crime Unit are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing surveillance video footage for potential suspects.

Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl.

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Stephanie Ashton said “it is fortunate no one was injured when the device went off.”

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Richmond RCMP at richmond_tips.richmond.ediv_ lmd@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or, if wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS(8477).

Crash victim, 84 Police have revealed the driver who died in Sunday’s head-on collision on the Steveston

Highway was an 84-year-old woman.

The woman died after the car she was driving crossed the centre line around 12:30 p.m. on the highway near No. 3 Road at Roseland Gate.

Richmond RCMP’s road safety unit doesn’t believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash and is looking into a possible medical condition as the cause.

The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Richmond RCMP.

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Care: Dog heat stroke danger ‹ from page 3

“And that’s why being left in a car is so dangerous for dogs and cranking the windows down a bit just isn’t enough. I don’t think that many people realize that a dog doesn’t sweat through its skin.”

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Affordable housing at Oval Village may be axed Year round schoolers

could lose six weeks

Trading cash for units perpetuates exclusivity: Whalen Graeme Wood

Staff Reporter gwood@richmond-news.com

Yet another controversial proposal by city planners and a developer in the Richmond Olympic Oval area threatens the integrity of the city’s affordable housing strategy.

That’s the opinion of Richmond’s Poverty Response Committee spokesperson De Whalen.

“The road they’re going down is they’re creating enclaves, so the rich are by the Oval and then there’s everywhere else,” said Whalen.

The $4.6 million cash proposal to nix affordable housing units in the increasingly exclusive neighbourhood was referred back to city staff by councillors on Tuesday in a bid to maintain at least some of the 29 affordable units at Intracorp’s 586 unit project at 6888 River Rd. and 6900 Pearson Way (near the Oval).

In 2013, council dropped affordable units from the River Green project.

The cash is needed to fund subsidized units at a future 129unit, city-funded housing project on

Granville Avenue (east of No. 3 Road) designed for people with special needs.

Why such a large amount is required for a project that has been several years in the making cannot be disclosed.

“I’m not able to go into that at this time. The financing details have been in closed meetings,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“I don’t want the development community to be giving us cash instead of units,” but, “we have specific commitments and, in terms of Granville, we need interim funding as part of this project, and it’s a real exceptional circumstance,” said Brodie.

Under the city’s affordable housing strategy, five per cent of any 80-plusunit development must meet affordable housing guidelines.

Whalen says these kinds of aboutfaces run counter to the city’s supposed objectives. And while she’s pleased the city has a strategy, she says little is done for low-income residents on the whole.

“No new housing is being created for low-income people. You have to have special needs to get housing at Granville, and the Kiwanis project is

for seniors,” she said, referring to the city’s two major affordable housing projects that are in the works.

“The affordable housing strategy speaks to creating complete neighbourhoods. You’ve got rich and poor, seniors and youth, and everybody living in one neighbourhood,” she noted.

Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt said she thinks the city can use excess casino revenue for the Granville project.

“I’m not willing to accept any money. I want nothing but the units,” said Halsey-Brandt.

Brodie said such excess funds don’t exist. Nevertheless, with the referral, city staff have been directed to try to find other funding sources.

Both Halsey-Brandt and Brodie acknowledged the desire to build inclusive neighbourhoods.

“I don’t want to see an exclusive Oval precinct that’s without affordable housing,” said Halsey-Brandt.

“I’m not against the developer making profit. He needn’t make an obscene profit, but he needs to give back to the community,” she added.

Kevin Griffin

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Students at B.C. schools that are on a balanced or year-round schedule could lose between four to six weeks of classes if the strike by the BCTF goes ahead as planned on Tuesday.

At Garden City elementary in Richmond, for instance, all 255 students from kindergarten to Grade 7 would normally continue in school for another two weeks in July. This year, that would have meant staying in school until July 15.

Grace Cheng, co-chair of the school’s Parent Advisory Council, said the students are upset by what’s happening.

“Already, we have had to miss the district track meet, which was cancelled,” she said.

“The school talent show was cancelled. Right now,

Richmond has two elementary schools that operate on a balanced calendar.

Photo by Georgia Macaulay we have the school principal and volunteer (PAC) parents giving the Grade 7 students an impromptu ceremony to give them closure. see PARENTS › page 6

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2. A parent or legal guardian must personally attend along with their child, when registering for school.

The following documents are required at the time you register your child: a. Student’s Original Birth Certificate – translated into English by a Notary Public, if necessary. b. Student’s and Parents’ Original Proof of Status in Canada – bring one of the following: 1. Permanent Resident Card (Maple Card) or Passport with Record of Landing (if applicable) or 2. Canadian Passport or Citizenship Card or 3. If you have a work or study permit, or have refugee status, a Letter of Acceptance from the Superintendent’s office must be obtained prior to registering. c. Proof of Residency* – bring one of the following: 1. Current property tax notice or current property assessment 2. Formal Rental or Lease Agreement 3. Signed Contract of Purchase and Sale with possession date and subjects removed And 1. a bank confirmation letter or customer snapshot showing name and current address, or 2. a current utility bill * We reserve the right to request additional proof of residency if required. d. Other documents required for each student: 1. Last school report card or school transcript of marks 2. Immunization record (health record), if available 3. Any reports needed to request extra classroom support 4. Any special custody documents 3. An English Language Assessment appointment will be scheduled, if necessary, once registration is complete.

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At Garden City, students and staff take a three-week break in winter and spring and a shorter summer holiday. That was done to reduce absenteeism, Cheng said, among the 50 per cent of students who would often miss classes because they were travelling overseas to visit their family.

“If this is the last day of school for the rest for the year” Cheng said Friday, “we’ll be missing ... possibly four weeks of school if the strike continues into July.

That has had a tremendous impact on our calendar.”

Cheng has two students in the school: one is in kindergarten, the other in Grade 5. Cheng said she is a working parent who took the day off to help close the school for the summer.

“What it means for me is that like all working parents, we’re scrambling to find alternate child care in the coming weeks,” she said.

“We don’t know whether the school year is ending today or whether the

negotiations will succeed.

Many, many parents are upset at not knowing and not having a voice. It’s between two sides right now - the students and parents and families are being caught in between.”

Parents at Garden City, she said, love the administrators, teachers and custodians.

“We realize it’s their right to strike,” she said.

“We’re not happy about it but that’s the way things are. We’re not going to upset them by walking past the picket line to tie up loose ends in the school.”

According to the ministry of education, there are five schools in B.C. that operate on a year-round calendar and teach kindergarten-toGrade 12 students.

They are Spul’u’kwuks elementary and Garden City in Richmond, Douglas Park Community (elementary) in Langley, Kanaka Creek elementary in Maple Ridge and Cataline elementary in Cariboo-Chilcotin.

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There is a common misconception that Richmond doesn’t have much of an aboriginal population.

But on Saturday, June 21, the aboriginal community in Richmond celebrates their presence and culture on National Aboriginal Day with presentations and entertainment from 1- 4 p.m. at 7700 Minoru Gate.

“There is a pretty vibrant aboriginal community in Richmond,” said Jelica Shaw, the Aboriginal Youth Centre program coordinator.

“This year in the school district, there are 230 self-identified Aboriginal students.”

The day’s festivities will open with a traditional welcome from elder James White, followed by words from Teresa Watt, Richmond Centre MLA, and Linda McPhail, of Richmond City Council.

Richmond’s aboriginal youth will then take the stage

Richmond’s aboriginal population will be celebrating this Saturday during National Aboriginal Day. Photo submitted “The kids get excited every year. ‘What are we going to do for National Aboriginal Day?’ they ask me, because it’s one of their only opportunities to show the greater community that their culture is alive in Richmond,” said Shaw.

Shaw added that, for herself, and even the kids, although they tell people they’re aboriginal, the response they often get is, “I didn’t know there are aboriginals in Richmond.”

“This is our opportunity to illustrate that ‘yeah, we are here,’” said Shaw.

to showcase their art.

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There will also be a craft table where everyone is welcome to decorate and learn about the ceremonial talking stick.

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n Tuesday, one of the worst-kept secrets in politics was announced with the federal government’s approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline.

The “announcement” was a curious one for a project of this magnitude, delivered in a press release without fanfare or ministers rushing to take credit.

That’s tacit acknowledgement that the pipeline, which chiefly benefits the Alberta oil sands, is still hugely unpopular in British Columbia, where 21 Conservative MPs currently hold seats.

The decision was widely anticipated. Also anticipated were

environmental groups and First Nations immediately cranking up campaigns to oppose the pipeline.

Numerous court challenges, civil disobedience and potential political retribution have all been promised before any heavy equipment starts work.

Opponents of the pipeline — who according to polls make up the majority of British Columbians — have repeatedly charged that the National Energy Board recommendation overlooks significant environmental issues.

Even voters in Kitimat, which would probably gain the most from the project, symbolically rejected the pipeline.

That’s all been noted by the province — a significant wild card — which set out five conditions that must be met before Victoria will give the project its blessing.

The province doesn’t have a veto, but it can create significant difficulties for the pipeline.

So while the decision may have been announced, the political and legal battles are just beginning.

As one pundit joked wryly, the only sure pipeline announced Tuesday was the one transporting lawyers to the frontlines of an issue that won’t be resolved any time soon.

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s far as wish lists go, massive cash injection from the one put together “senior” governments might InTheHouse

by Metro Vancouver’s fund everything.

Keith Baldrey mayors when it comes to But one idea — getting Columnist future transit and transportation $250 million from the improvements is indeed an provincial government’s carbon tax revenue impressive one.

— was quickly shot down by the provincial It’s got something for everyone, pretty much no matter where they live. transportation minister. This was entirely Take the Seabus all the time? No problem, predictable and in fact mayors were signaled they’ll increase the number of sailings. Need that tapping into the provincial carbon tax was to travel down West Broadway in Vancouver? a non-starter, so why it was included in the Why, here’s a subway for you, at least part of revenue grab bag is mystifying. the way.

Of course, the provincial government Whether you need to cross the Fraser will have to help fund some part of whatever River, take buses anywhere or get from A to B transportation infrastructure plan ultimately in Surrey, the plan has something for you. comes to fruition in Metro Vancouver but But what it doesn’t have, and what may what that translates to remains to be seen be is its Achilles heel, is any certainty when it (although, it will be funding a new Massey comes to how to pay for all this stuff. And it’s Bridge to the tune of about $2 billion, hardly expensive stuff: $7.5 billion. chump change).

Oh, the mayors have come up with some After all, improving transportation is vital ideas on the funding front: bridge tolls, to economic growth. The movement of goods road “pricing” (which can be interpreted in and services around the metro region is critical different ways), property taxes and, oh yes, a to the local economy, and it’s in the provincial

government’s own interest to help fund those improvements.

Still, the mayors deserve credit for being able to recognize which projects and needs have priority in the region. Their plan is a long-term one — stretching out for 30 years — and is based on a huge spike in population size.

Getting them to agree on a grand plan is no small feat. For so long, parochial interests have prevented them from seeing the need to accommodate each other’s interests.

But the mayors’ plan raises two key questions: is everything in it actually needed, and is it all affordable?

On what’s needed, I suppose one can argue all kinds of significant transportation and transit improvements and investments will be “needed” over a long period of time.

However, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan seems to be the only one to grasp the key political reality — voters (those who keep these mayors in or out of office) will surely bristle at a plan that threatens to reach deep into their wallets, and getting provincial

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and federal governments to fork over huge amounts of cash is a pipe dream.

I’ve written before about the conundrum facing the mayors: everyone wants more service, and everyone wants someone else — that guy over there in that car, that person on the bus — to pay for it all.

People feel taxed-out, and it will be interesting to see if the mayors aggressively push for their constituents to pay for tolls, road pricing and higher property taxes to pay for enormously expensive infrastructure.

All this is leading to a referendum which presumably will give voters the chance to say yes or no to host of taxation and revenue measures. Am I the only one to think the no side will crush the yes side?

Reason doesn’t enter into this debate. Most people cannot comprehend the sheer financial enormity of what the mayors are proposing, and cling to a belief that a magical solution does indeed exist, one that sees things built without costing them a nickel more.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC

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Grade 3 student has her say

Investment in education adds up

The Editor, I don’t think it’s fair that the teachers have to strike. It’s unfair for the kids and teachers that school is over earlier.

I know what you’re thinking; you’re thinking, ‘why do I care? Kids hate school, and I’m a kid.’ But sometimes kids like their teacher, which pretty much makes them like school.

The Grade 7s had their graduation,

The Editor, Let’s do some math.

It costs Canadian taxpayers $50,000 a year to house an inmate in our provincial prison system; 65 per cent of those inmates have minimal literacy; neighbourhoods with low literacy rates tend to have higher crime rates.

Each inmate was once a kindergarten student. We would all get a better bang for our buck if early intervention was the standard.

thinking that their last day in elementary school is the beginning of a strike!

It has to be boring for teachers, just standing there, holding some sign. I know I’ll always remember how third grade ended as a strike. And it is the last year of being in primary! After the strike and summer, it’s intermediate, letter grades, harder things.

Kathy Zhu, Grade 3, Whiteside elementary

Premier Christy Clark continues to wilfully bury her head in the sand, ignorant of the costs down the road of each student who slips through the cracks of our under-funded public education system.

It is truly short-sighted. We need a good leader who cares about all taxpayers in this province. We do not need an actress.

Janet Henri Richmond

POLITICS

New party seeks to engage voters The Editor, Community participation and local government!

Tommy Douglas once said: ‘The best way to defend democracy is to make it work.”

This week several Richmond residents, people just like yourself, took the first steps to building an even better city through what will be a transparent, democratically-elected community board that seeks to realize Richmond’s full civic, cultural and economic potential. Our goal is to make it work better.

The Richmond Community Coalition is advocating four simple ideas: Engagement, Participation, Outreach, and Community. These are words we all believe in, but there is a feeling these ideals haven’t been fully captured in recent years. Council has worked hard to advance these principles, but equally so, Richmond is becoming more diverse and multi-cultural. New voices, and yes I’d even say some fresh faces, are needed to move Richmond forward.

It will take a renewed effort from a group of citizens ready and willing to work week after week, year-in and year-out, in every community across Richmond to make our city a little better than it is today.

Only through engaging more Richmond citizens in the civic process, and by increasing voter turnout during elections, can we ensure our city represents a broad consensus of values. This consensus will better reflect the values of the wider community’s views on local government issues.

With this in mind, the RCC is committed to holding town halls throughout Richmond this summer to hear from our fellow residents with our first town hall on July 15.

Building a broad-based community coalition of people, and yes eventually candidates, is the beginning of an exciting and meaningful process for an even better Richmond. We know our success depends on our fellow neighbors like you, so please consider joining our coalition.

Visit our website www.richmondcommunitycoalition.ca and get involved.

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Hand in my pocket The Editor, I am hearing more about the mobility tax to support TransLink. From looking at my property tax and guessing how much transit siphons off every litre of gasoline purchased, I believe transit is one of the biggest single tax items in most households.

This, from an organization that does not answer to the taxpayer; we have no way of directly questioning transit on how it spends our money. Now they want to tax folks based on how much they drive. The new system would involve buying equipment to detect and record the passing of motor vehicles and hiring personnel to process the fees and, of course, mailing out the bills.

The other way to tax folks based on how much they use their cars is to increase the tax on a litre of fuel. This system is already in place and being used, so there is nothing to buy.

Every penny charged goes to the tax man.

The more you drive the more fuel you buy seems simple and cost effective. Here is the problem with single source tax; the taxpayer can easily see how much money is going to transit!

By creating a different system we do not see the price of gas go up. It is just another hand in our pocket from a different angle. The problem is we first have to pay for the new hightech system to collect the tax. In the long run, we will pay more. I do not want to see the price of fuel go up. I do want to see transit accountable for the money they take from us. I do not want to pay for the wool that is being pulled over my eyes!

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being able to provide any financial stability to his family. Assanand noted one case in her 30-year career as a support worker where a man, who was trained in finance, could not get a job. His wife got one as a bank teller. He ended up beating her.

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Assanand explains that in a collective culture the man is the asset and the dowry system is still very much a factor in her own Indian culture. Another factor is housework, which adds stress to the relationships. Assanand says the role reversal that men can feel is very “disheartening” for them.

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t’s the choice between the devil and the deep sea.”

This is how Shashi Assanand, executive director at Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services, simplifies the conundrum faced by domestically abused women who have recently immigrated to Canada.

“The frustration that builds up because of the lack of all of the support, and the racism — those are difficult issues to deal with. So, as in our (Indian) culture, the woman is the property, and he can take it out on her. And, unfortunately, women often think it’s his right to do so,” explained Assanand.

Domestic violence comes in many forms, including financial, sexual, physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse. It crosses all cultures and societies and is, by and large, typified by male-on-female abuse; national statistics from 2011 show that of Canada’s 89 police-reported spousal homicides that year, 85 per cent of the victims were women; on average, every six days in our nation, a woman is killed by her spouse.

These statistics took on a human face in Richmond recently when Jian Hua “James” Wu was alleged to have killed his wife in their apartment on Granville Avenue. To be clear, Wu has not been tried in court, but the incident came amidst a flurry of violent domestic abuse incidents across the province that sparked protests from women’s rights groups.

Dealing with these problems takes a collective effort by government and non-profit agencies. In recent years, the federal government claims to have increased funding for settlement programs, which aim to help integrate immigrants into the fabric of Canadian society. But the jury is still out on whether or not the government’s approach, as well as its immigration laws, is working.

While Statistics Canada does not track abuse cases along ethnic lines, Assanand is backed by an abundance of research that suggests immigrant women — once they move to Canada — are not only more vulnerable to becoming victims of domestic abuse, they have historically not received culturally-appropriate services to allow them to swim free of their abusers.

Over at the Chinese Mental Wellness Association of Canada on Minoru Boulevard, caseworkers are seeing similar problems and deal with any ethnic group that needs help.

support is very different, because that’s based on her culture and values,” explained Assanand.

About 65 per cent of Richmond’s population speaks an Asian language at home and much of Assanand’s work in the city focuses on working with women from these cultures, where there’s a greater emphasis on interdependence within families.

“If a collective culture works, there’s nothing like it. There’s so much support, no babysitting required!” quipped Assanand, after noting how families in collective cultures typically live in multigenerational homes (a woman will join the man’s family home to live with his parents).

But when families break up to come to Canada, things can begin to unravel, leading to stress

“When domestic abuse is mentioned (in the media), culture becomes the factor rather than domestic violence. Domestic violence is about power and control and power and control is the same across all cultures; except, the way an Indian or Chinese or Vietnamese woman responds to

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and ultimately violence, she says. And it’s often the woman who is left without the knowledge to navigate through the help available to them.

One of the biggest contributors to the changing family dynamic as immigrants face integration into Canada’s individualistic culture is that women become breadwinners out of necessity.

“It gives them that earning power, and independence, individuality and decision making ability because they are now earning. So I think what happens is, the growth happens in a woman and sometimes a male — and the family — may be able to incorporate her growth, but sometimes they can’t. If they can’t, it can result in a domestic violence situation,” said Assanand. In cases like these, it is typically also a result of the man not

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She added, immigrants also struggle with losing status coming to Canada. While some may have wealth coming here, they lose social and cultural connections that give life meaning. For instance, men can feel lonely, as monogamous relationships aren’t as much the norm in Asia as they are here; they also underestimate missing their friends. see ASSANAND › page 13

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Assanand: Streamlining resources for the best Norman Sung, past-president of the Richmond Chinese Community Society, notes that these factors are critical to understanding the brief stories we observe in the mainstream media.

“We only see the consequences of these homicides. But we need to understand the background so we can try to avoid these situations,” said Sung.

He says he sees many broken families in the Chinese immigrant community, either as a result of the immigration system, or the couple’s inability to integrate. Typically, for instance, Sung says a husband will come to Canada to seek work and his family will follow. In some cases, the husband wants to go back to his native country but the wife wants to stay.

“So very often we see a breakdown in marriages because of this,” said Sung.

Chin, Sung and CMWAC president, Michael Cayetano, all agree educating new immigrants, even before they land in Canada is key.

“Even the closeness of the family is tempered here. There are different relationships. Sure, it’s still a close-knit family, but do they eat together? Do they go to church together? Do they participate in the schooling together? Often that disappears when they come to Canada,” said Cayetano.

Canada’s settlement programs aim to stem the unrealistic expectations. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada,

funding for such programs has tripled to $600 million nationwide since 2006. British Columbia accounts for one-sixth of that funding.

The largest settlement program in Richmond is run by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. The program covers many issues like accessing health care, counseling, legal services, English language classes, housing and so on. Also, part of the settlement program involves educating would-be immigrants overseas about expectations, before they land in Canada.

“Our role is to ensure the public is aware of what services are available,” said S.U.C.C.E.S.S. CEO Queenie Choo.

The non-profit group receives tens of millions of dollars from federal grants each year and is the first line of defense against preventing domestic problems in the immigrant community. Choo says the biggest factor is acquiring language skills.

“It takes a lot of effort not only from the service provider but also the individual. The individual needs to be motivated to learn our culture and integrate,” said Choo.

Assanand agrees, noting that Canada must strike a balance between respecting people’s cultural values while protecting basic, individual human rights. And while it’s a good thing police can intervene in cases of domestic violence, Assanand said Canada’s immigration process is often stacked against women facing domestic violence.

For instance, two years ago, Citizenship and Immigration Canada mandated sponsored spouses (typically women) must cohabitate for at least two years before they gain landed immigrant status. If they leave the relationship, they need to leave the country. Assanand says this policy prevents abused women from leaving the home — an issue that’s difficult for any woman, let alone an immigrant. Many women’s advocacy groups believe the 134 proven cases of marriage fraud in 2012 don’t justify the potential harm against women.

On April 1, the federal government took back control of settlement program funding from the provinces with an aim to streamline resources. In Richmond, Chimo Community Services, which runs Nova Transition House for women fleeing abuse, lost its $600,000 settlement contract (S.U.C.C.E.S.S. was granted a similar amount thereafter), effectively chopping one quarter of its overall funding.

The organization now focuses solely on family violence and crisis intervention.

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“We aren’t able to connect with the broader part of the community now,” said Miller.

A protester at a recent rally in Vancouver holds a disturbing poster that refers to the rash of alleged cases of domestic abuse in B.C. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News opposed to piece meal ones operated out of various organizations) could prove to be better. Assanand’s group works hand in hand with women’s transition houses like Nova House. She was instrumental in getting the province to make each transition house have access to support workers in multiple languages.

“Advocates need to speak the language and understand the cultural differences. If you continue to provide service in English and/or from a western point of view, the problem can persists,” she said.

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This is what Lexus refers to as their spindle-grille, a wasp-waisted design that adorns everything from the IS sedan up to the popular RX-series crossover. Its purpose appears to be frightening small children.

Yikes! That’s quite an angry looking mug for such a former laid-back cruiser.

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to inject some personality into their somewhat-vanilla people hauler. It looks like it might actually bite you.

But on the other hand, the RX was always the prescription for pillowy softness – has the addition of the F-Sport designation transformed it into a combat cushion?

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Aside from the Predator/ Cylon/Darth-Vader frontend, the rest of the RX350 remains relatively pleasing in its anonymity. The F-Sport designation adds 19” gunmetal alloys, LED strip-lighting up front, some minor sporty-looking trim and, of course, badges.

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For instance, there is more hard plastic than you find in competitors, although Lexus does a pretty good job of hiding most of it out of sight. The forward-mounted gated shifter is not a very modernlooking device – it’s a bit old-school in here.

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Strong accent lines run along the belt-line, and the folded-paper crispness of some of the angles is very Japanese. While it might not look radically different from something like a Venza in profile, it’s a pretty goodlooking rig.

It should be noted that this shape has been with Lexus for some time – it’s a face lifted version of the model that debuted in 2008 – but it has aged nicely.

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Forgive us if we seem that way. We are hiding the fear that we may need help in case we are found out; that the people in charge might make changes that we don’t want.

The fact is, we just want to stay as long as we can in our own homes. However, putting on a brave face will not help us reach that high shelf or the low cupboards.

As for those jars that have the lid screwed on so tightly that even I, with four gadgets to open these pesky jars, still can’t do it. (Although, I have found a glove with an abrasive palm that works every time, and helps to cut down on the swearing.)

A good neighbour is worth their weight in gold at times like these. We don’t want you to look after us.

We just want to know that you will be there if we need a little help.

My friend fell at three o’clock in the morning, once. She pressed her Medic Alert button. The ambulance was called, as was the contact person who was registered as having a key to let the medics into the suite.

Would you take the responsibility of answering a call like that — perhaps in the night? You might not be next-of-kin, but next-of-kin may live an hour’s drive away. Will you be one of these neighbours who would offer to help? It is such a relief to know that help is near if you waken to find your face buried in the carpet in the wee hours. I can assure you, it’s not funny!

If you have missed your neighbour lately, perhaps you could check on him, or her, with the excuse that you are going grocery shopping and is there anything that they need? That way, they won’t accuse you of being nosey as you check their situation, especially if they don’t seem to have family support.

When we are out of our comfort zone, we sometimes lack confidence and don’t like to ask for help. We feel at a disadvantage and hate that we have slowed down and get in other people’s way.

We don’t mean to be like that. It is one of life’s cruelties.

If your neighbour needs more help and isn’t sure what to do, perhaps because of a language barrier, the Seniors Directory for 2013/14 has many sources of help and in many languages.

The number for one program run by the United Way, Better at Home, is 604-279-7021. Payment is based on income.

Some help may be free on medical grounds. A phone call will start the ball rolling. Could you help a senior make that call? Someone will come to the home to assess what help is needed and your job will be done. You will feel satisfied for being such a good neighbour! It is a lovely feeling.

Have I given you food for thought? Thank you for reading this little plea for your understanding of some of the challenges of aging.

Olive McDonald is a senior living in Steveston.

physiological. My goal eonardo da is to determine what Vinci is credited Family function the core problem is with saying, Danielle Aldcorn and then come up with “Simplicity is possible solutions. We the ultimate always try the easiest sophistication.” I solution first and only don’t know if he was if that doesn’t work do we move to the referring to art, architecture, literature, cuisine, or how to make people laugh, but next level.

Working on the correct problem is it is definitely true for counselling. imperative. It’s similar to what a building I work with children and adolescents, contractor does. If you have a leak around so I always strive to explain a complex your living room window that is causing psychological principle in a way that is black mold in the floors, a contractor understandable to all ages and learning can repair the damage. But if the core abilities. It’s not always easy to whittle problem is a tiny hole in your roof, all down a theory about human behavior those fixes are a waste of time. into a one-liner, but I try. Albert Einstein I once worked with a client who said, “If you can’t explain it to a six year was your classic rebellious teenager old, you don’t understand it yourself.”

Young people appreciate the simplicity, — flunking school, risk-taking, defiance, substance abuse. adults don’t always. Adults have a There were so many emotional and tendency to complicate things more than behavioural problems it was difficult to necessary and sometimes when I share the simple solution to a difficult problem, know what to focus on first. While talking to him, I noticed that he was incredibly they look at me with an ‘I paid you how much an hour to tell me that?’ expression. bright and also that he couldn’t read certain things.

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and all of the other angry frustrated behaviours faded away.

Sure, he still needed some therapy to address his esteem issues that resulted from thinking he was stupid all those years, but getting glasses was ultimately the simplest of fixes.

Sometimes it is a complicated journey of trial and error to figure out what the core problem is, especially if there is more than one contributing problem, or if the clients have learning disabilities that make it difficult for them to process or express their thoughts and feelings. However, once the core problem is discovered, the fix is always simple.

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In other words, he tells his family and It’s okay to enjoy a delicious meal, a doctor, “Don’t do as I say when I am not cup of coffee and a relaxing massage, of sound mind”. but don’t expect pleasure alone to give I wonder if Homer was warning us you a complete and meaningful life. of the pitfalls of lust and love. Perhaps It’s okay to fall in love, as we all do, young people should not be allowed but that alone is not enough to sustain to marry when they are madly in love. meaningful relationships over a lifetime.

Before they sign their lives away at the Romantic love is a lens that creates a end of the wedding ceremony, they distorted image of another, magnifying should at least produce a doctor’s note positive qualities and blurring the certifying that they are capable of rough edges that will later prickle us. making rational decisions.

Unconditional love allows you to see Joseph Goldstein has called and accept the whole, appreciate beauty infatuation and desire the near enemy of and genuinely want the best for the love, and by love, I mean unconditional other. love – agape, metta, lovingkindness or My children have taught me how

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Richmond Owls hosted the Delta Falcons Storm in Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League U18 action at Minoru Park. The visitors came away with a 3-0 win. Photo by Mark Booth

Richmond’s Roger Barnes has been re-elected for another twoyear term as president of B.C. Soccer.

The vote took place during B.C. Soccer’s Annual General Meeting last weekend.

Barnes joined the B.C. Soccer Board in 2010. He has been Co-Chair of Soccer Development and served on Competitions, Finance and Business Development Committees. Prior to joining the provincial organization, he was very active in his hometown serving as RYSA Chair from 2004-2010.

He also led various Local Organizing Committees when Richmond hosted events such as the CSA All-Star National Boys Championships and Coastal Cup Finals. His on the field soccer experience includes coaching and playing in the Richmond Senior Soccer League and officiating in youth.

Former BC Soccer President and now Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) Board of Director Charlie Cuzzetto was one of the special guests at the AGM and addressed the membership on behalf of the CSA. “The AGM weekend is a great opportunity for the board, staff and membership to come together to appreciate what we have collectively delivered in the previous year, discuss the challenges we face and look at the many opportunities that we can take advantage of as we look to grow and develop the game of soccer in B.C.,” said Barnes.

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Seafair president named PCAHA executive of the year For the third time in eight years, Seafair Minor Hockey has been recognized with a major award from the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association.

Seafair president and 13-year volunteer Nigel Shackles received the Don Ackert Award as Amateur Hockey Executive of the Year. The presentation was made during the recent PCAHA AGM. “Nigel works so hard, and cares so much - you couldn’t find a more deserving recipient,” said longtime Seafair executive Ken Hamaguchi. “Over the years, Seafair has developed a reputation for having one of the finest Hockey 1-4 programs around. Much of the success can be traced back to the time and energy put in by Nigel in building the program.”

Shackles wasn’t the only Seafair executive to be honoured.

Dennis Sato was presented the Meritorious Service Award for those who have made significant contributions to minor hockey for at least the past five years.

The association also announced a three-year agreement with Derek Popke and the Vancouver Hockey School as Seafair’s skills development provider — commencing with the 2015-16 season.

Popke who will once again be working with the NHL Toronto Maple Leafs at their training camp, is pleased with his

new deal.

“I would like to thank the executive, coaches, and membership of SMHA for this opportunity,” said Popke.

“SMHA has gained the reputation for outstanding player and coach development and I look forward to building on these successes.”

Popke has already had a hand in Seafair’s player development over the past few seasons.

“I am very happy to see that we are continuing our relationship with Derek,” said Shackles. “On and off the ice he has been a contributor to our success and I’m very glad to see that the relationship we have with Derek and Vancouver Hockey School will continue into the future.”

Another interesting item from the PCAHA AGM, is the decline in minor hockey registration.

Whereas many PCAHA member associations continue to experience a drop in numbers, Seafair’s numbers keep growing.

It was the only association in the PCAHA to have increases in enrolment for the past seven years. Shackles attributes this growth to the association’s efforts in keeping registration and team costs down while at the same time offering quality programming for all ages.

Seafair Minor Hockey president Nigel Shackles was named executive of the year at the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s recent Annual General Meeting.

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Richmond pair named to B.C. roster for upcoming South American tour Richmond rugby standouts Bryan Tyrer and Nate Mantle have been named to the B.C. Bears senior men’s provincial program travelling roster for an upcoming tour of South America.

As part of the 125th Anniversary of the British Columbia Rugby Union, the flagship senior men’s team will face Buenos Aires on July 16 in Argentina before shifting to Montevideo where they will battle the Uruguayan national team on July 19.

The traveling roster is comprised of 24 players selected from the 2013-14 BC Rugby club season and the recent McKechnie Cup sub-union series.

Tyrer plays for the UBC Thunderbirds, while Mantle suits up for the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. Both are graduates of McRoberts Secondary School.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET/GMC/Buick DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca/ BCGMCDEALERS.ca/Buick.ca. 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet/GMC/Buick are brands of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Silverado Double 4X4 (1WT/G80/B30/H2R), 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA), Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4X4 (1SA/G80/B30), 2014 GMC Terrain FWD (SLE-1), 2014 GMC Acadia FWD (SLE-1), 2014 Buick Verano (1SB), or Buick Encore (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,695/$1,600/$1600 /$1,600/$1,695/$1,600/$1,600/$1,600/$1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included.

Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet/GMC/Buick Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and June 30, 2014.

Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, 2014 GMC models, 2015 GMC Sierra HD Pickups, 2015 GMC Yukon models, 2014 Buick models at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See your dealer for details. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/ Cruze (excl Diesel), Camaro (excl Z28). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167 for 36/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡ Lease Details: Based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Lease offer examples: (Bi-Weekly Payment/Rate/Term (Months)/Down Payment/Lease Purchase Price/ Total Obligation/Option to purchase at lease end): 1) 2014 Silverado Double 4X4 1WT_G80_B30_H2R ($115/1.9%/36/$2,500/$28,229/$11,529/$18,010). 2) 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT_1SA_MH8 ($99/0.9%/48/$600/$19,679/$10,913/$9,284). 3) Equinox LS FWD 1SA ($139/2.9%/48/ $2,400/$25,801/$16,977/$10,949). 4) Trax LS FWD 1SA ($99/0.9% /48/$2,050/$19,436/$12,408 /$7,509). 5) Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4X4 1SA_G80_B30 ($119/1.9%/36/$2,350/$28,566/$11,702/ $18,189). 6) Terrain FWD SLE-1 ($149/2.9%/48/$2,850/$27,618/$18,476/$11,398). 7) Acadia FWD SLE-1 ($169/2.9%/48/$3,150/$35,375/$20,867/$17,570). 8) Verano 1SB ($109/0.9%/ 48/$1,250/$22,586/$12,593/$10,586). 9) Encore FWD 1SA ($149/0.9%/48/$2,450/ $28,182/$17,953/$10,928). See Dealer for Details. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. \$1,000/$1,500/ $500/$1,000/$500/$1,500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Silverado Double 4X4 1WT/Cruze LT/Equinox LS FWD/Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4X4/Terrain FWD/Verano and has been applied to the offer. \\Offer valid from June 3, 2014 to June 30, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a 1999 or newer eligible pickup truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1000 Truck Owner Bonus credit towards the lease or finance of an eligible 2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab or Silverado 1500 Double Cab; or a $2000 Truck Owner Bonus credit towards the cash purchase of an eligible 2014 GMC Sierra Double Cab or Silverado 1500 Double Cab. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1000/$2000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. >$4,000/$750/$500/ $4,000/$500/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers of 2014 Silverado Double and Crew Cab /Cruze LS/Equinox LS/Sierra 1500 Double and Crew Cab/Terrain/Acadia, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $400/$1,350/ $400/$1,350 manufacturer to dealer delivery cash credit has been applied to 2014 Silverado/ Equinox/Sierra /Terrain on cash purchase offers. Other credits available on most models. Offer ends June 30, 2014. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers.

After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <>Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox and Terrian models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ and Terrain LST-2 model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license.