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More than 400 filled the Richmond Cultural Centre’s plaza to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Dec. 16 with the lighting a giant Menorah by Mayor Malcolm Brodie (left photo). Joining Brodie were (centre photo left to right), Dr. Hugo Eppich, Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock and Helmut Eppich who, with brother Hugo, founded Ebco Industries which manufactured the Menorah. Photos By Alan Katowitz. Live music was provided by Sababas, traditional potato latkes and jelly donuts were served, and the Richmond Jewish Day School choir (right photo) lent their singing voices to the event. Photo supplied

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Steveston High site rushed through: neighbours Graeme Wood

Neighbours of Polygon’s Steveston High site are concerned the developer has not consulted them properly prior to submitting a request to rezone the 13-acre property, where 133 townhouses are slated to be built. Photo submitted

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The development of the Steveston High site has been pushed through with little thought to the fact Richmond is losing a major parcel of publicly owned land. That’s according to nearby resident Jason Ma, who, along with many others, is also questioning the city’s “public consultation” process on the development. “Why does no one, not a single one, in political office say: Why are we selling the family silver? Just to balance the books, to show you have a surplus this year or next? …It is one of the last, large parcels of common land in Richmond,” Ma told the Richmond News. The 13-acre, Steveston High site was sold by the Richmond School District to developer Polygon for $41 million last year. The cash is intended to buy land in City Centre for a new school. This week, Richmond’s planning committee forwarded a recommendation to city council to approve Polygon’s request to rezone the land. Polygon is proposing to build 133 townhouse units, including 12 affordable housing units (exceeding current

requirements), and a childcare facility for 37 children, while handing over 4.5 acres of parkland to the city. The application comes after it was sent back in October to fix several concerns the committee had. Polygon has since added road improvements, improved the affordable housing layouts, and reconfigured a publicly accessible park pathway. But the sheer size of the development has nearby residents concerned, and many, such as Ma, feel as though Polygon and the city consulted in a manner that framed the

process to their liking. Of particular concern is how an access path to the park behind the No. 2 Road development has been planned. Plus, the townhouses are close to existing homes. “In presenting Options A and B, the developer is assured that only A or B is the outcome. Validating one or the other is to the advantage of the developer,” Ma told councillors at Tuesday’s committee meeting. “We were hoping to contribute ideas and feedback during the design process to the layout of options A and B, rather than voicing them afterwards,” said Ma.

He called the process “authoritarian,” noting Polygon, not the City of Richmond, ran the open house process before the rezoning process came to city hall. Richmond’s senior planning manager, Terry Crowe, said the open houses are only part of the public consultation process for rezoning. For instance, a formal public hearing is expected if city council gives the rezoning a first reading. When Coun. Bill McNulty asked how much notice residents were given for an open house on Dec. 2, Ma said, “we received notice on Friday for Tuesday. As a group (of residents) we were really scrambling.” Coun. Harold Steves said the process seemed similar to how Richmond was “consulted” by an airlines consortium on the planned jet fuel facility. “Our consultation is the same way we’re being treated (as a city) and I think we can do better,” said Steves.

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An Olympic museum at the Richmond Olympic Oval will feature more interactive games than previously planned, thanks to a $4.3 million boost to its budget. Scheduled to open next spring, the Richmond Olympic Experience — or ROX as coined by Oval staff — will now cost $10 million, up from the original $5.7 million budget announced in January 2013. ROX will feature at least five interactive sports simulators, including kayaking, bob sleighing, ski jumping, sit-skiing and race car driving. Overlooking the Oval ice rinks, ROX will also feature Olympic paraphernalia and a small movie theatre featuring sports films. “It will celebrate the history of the Olympics and the Paralympics, the 2010 Games and our city’s role as an official venue city in 2010,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie on Wednesday at the Oval, a

city-owned facility. Most of the new money comes from yet to be named corporate sponsors while an additional $250,000 from the provincial government and $500,000 from the federal government will help bolster the exhibits at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) sanctioned museum, one of 22 around the world. At prior city council committee meetings, city staff had noted such simulators came at a significant cost, which could not be budgeted for. They’re considered important to make the “experience” more fun for visitors, in turn drawing more people to the Oval, which is significantly subsidized by an Olympic trust fund and the city itself. The provincial funding, through BC Wheelchair Sports, helped to incorporate Paralympic sports features at the museum. On hand at the announcement was Trevor ‘T-bone’ Hirschfield, captain of the Canadian wheelchair rugby squad.

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Artist’s rendering depicts the new Olympic museum to open at the Oval next spring. Photo submitted. “The Oval has been so supportive of sport and disabled sport specifically,” said Hirschfield. He noted the museum will “allow people to try a disabled sport and actually see how physical and mental and challenging it is and to see these sports are worth celebrating.” According to City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend, the full ROX business model cannot be divulged until corporate sponsorship contracts are finalized.

He said the Oval must follow strict IOC guidelines for sponsorship. Townsend and Brodie said ROX should pay for itself over time, as it’s expected to generate revenue. “The business plan calls for attendance to build over the first five years. It will take time. We expect it to become a major regional attraction over time,” said Townsend. Townsend said admission fees will be scaled but did not

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The “jingle” you hear from the bells shaken by Salvation Army Red Kettle volunteers could be those of alarm as Christmas time donations across the province, and Richmond specifically, are down significantly. Maj. Kathie Chiu, who along with her husband Maj. Ed Chiu, are responsible for the Salvation Army’s local fundraiser, said donations are projected to drop by as much as 27 per cent over last year’s total once the kettles are packed away for another year on the afternoon of Dec. 24. And that could mean trimming numerous local programs that include providing needy families with a weekly meal, and youngsters with a summer camp experience. It could also lead to postponing plans for new programs, such as help for young, single moms. “Last year, we brought in about $170,000 from the kettles in Richmond,” said Kathie. “We’ve done the calculations, factoring in the traditional rise in donations as

we get closer to Christmas, and we expect to end up with a total around $125,000.” A recent advisory from the Salvation Army’s provincial arm stated donation projections from the 2,000 kettles or so collection across B.C. could be even more dour with a decline in the 50 per cent range. Salvation Army spokeswoman Lauren Chan said that to date, donations are down by about $350,000 compared to the same time last year, making this year’s provincial goal of $4 million hard to achieve, she added. “Richmond has some of the most generous people anywhere,” Kathie said, adding she has grappled for an explanation of the pending drop off in donations. One possible reason she came up with is a steady decline in the number of the most willing donors — those in the late middle age to seniors age groups. “Those are the ones who seem to give the most and we are losing more and more of them,” Kathie said. “The younger generation are no less generous, but tend to want

to be involved rather than write a cheque.” Perhaps, Canadians are generally tightening their purse strings? According to the Fraser Institute’s annual Generosity Index, Canadians are getting thriftier when it comes to donating to charity — not only thanks to a decline in the numbers of people making a donation, but generally how much they donate as a percentage of their income. Over at the Richmond Christmas Fund, estimates indicate its goal of $200,000 in donations is within reach, said spokesman Ryan Luetzen. Some of the fund’s campaigns reached all-time highs this season, Luetzen said, with the Richmond Automall’s Windows of Hope raising $30,000 in its 11th year of being held, and the Christmas Drive Thru totaling $10,000. Kathie said getting enough volunteers to preside over the red collection kettles — usually two to four-hour shifts until the afternoon of Dec. 24 — is an ongoing challenge. To volunteer in Richmond, call 604-277-2424.

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hances are you were hearing the name Uber and associating it with controversy before you even understood what the company was offering. Though they promote themselves as a technology company that offers ride sharing services, they are in reality, just a new way of dispatching vehicles for hire. The nearest Uber driver can be beckoned at an instant by way of a smartphone app. The fare is prearranged and paid for with a credit card, tip included. All very convenient — especially when there’s not

a cab to be had. The main difference between Uber and a traditional cab company is that the Uber business model appears to involve setting up operations in new cities without jumping through any of the regulatory hoops required by the local jurisdiction. Naturally, the taxi industry is fighting them tooth and nail, and local governments are lining up to oppose them on the basis of safety. But frankly, Uber isn’t doing itself any favours by its own displays of arrogance. Investment speculators now value the

company at more than $40 billion (yes, with a B) yet Uber’s executives appear to thrive on controversy, taunting their opponents, shrugging off serious PR nightmares and conflating the hostility they’ve earned with opposition to innovation. The sad part in all this is that Uber could be offering a new and welcome service. The existing cab industry operates to the dissatisfaction of many. This should also be a wakeup call to regulators. There is room for innovation, but only for businesses willing to play by the rules.

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not most timid, option to raise f a majority of Metro money for projects, the idea Vancouver voters endorse InTheHouse of even a tiny tax increase is Translink’s proposed going to rankle many. half-point increase in the sales Keith Baldrey Columnist Voters have longed seemed tax to fund transportation cranky when it comes to tax projects, the ramifications hikes. They feel they already could go well beyond the pay enough in taxes and don’t get enough of a region and the specific issue being voted on. return on what they pay right now. A successful Yes vote will have meant When taxes are imposed on people in the people actually voted for a tax increase, which way property taxes or income taxes are, voters has been an unheard of proposition for a can take out their resentment in an election decade now. Governments of all stripes have and penalize the politicians who imposed tried to outpace each other in cutting taxes, those taxes, should they choose to do so. not raising them, the theory being give the But in this case people are being asked people what they want. before hand to accept a tax hike, and that is a But if people actually support a tax considerably different situation. increase because they equate it with clearly The reasons to vote yes will no doubt strike outlined service improvements, it may many as sound and sensible, but that can embolden governments to at least revisit matter little in a referendum. And it has been some tax policies. Revenue streams of clear for some time that while many, many various sorts have been drying up for years, people want more and better transportation and money has to come from somewhere if options, they see no inconsistency in their services are to be maintained or expanded. Of course, getting that majority Yes vote to view that someone other than themselves should pay for them. materialize is going to take some doing. Potentially even more problematic for the Even though it can be argued that Metro Yes side is that this referendum may actually Vancouver mayors opted for the cheapest, if

become, for many people, a referendum on TransLink itself. The organization is every transit user or stuck-in-traffic motorist’s favouring whipping boy, and even the mayors who run it aren’t exactly keen fans of the company either. Leading the No side will be the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, which tends to paint almost all public spending and taxation as questionable and don’t really provide alternatives to what they are criticizing. Nevertheless, the organization is good at getting its message out through effective media campaigns, and already it has dubbed its referendum campaign the “No TransLink Tax Campaign.” Funding transit through referendums is fairly common in many cities in the United States, but it’s a new concept here. The successful referendums in the U.S. usually occur after lengthy campaigns — sometimes lasting more than a year — to shape public opinion accordingly. But in TransLink’s case, the Yes side will only have several months to make their sales pitch. A broad-based coalition is forming to support the Yes side, and it includes

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ouncing in her lap, Kathryn Donabedian would grapple playfully with her two and a half-year-old son, Jonathan. All arms and legs, he was the typical, active toddler, keen to point out to his parents letters and numbers on signs and licence plates, often reciting them accurately, and always with a smile. “He loved doing that. We thought it was great,” recalled Donabedian, a lifelong Richmond resident. But what was different was the lack of one-on-one connection Jonathan had with people. “When he was in my lap, he wouldn’t look at me.” A small thing at first, it troubled Kathryn enough that she decided to explore what was possibly at the root of the personal distance her son seemed to maintain. The answer came at the age of three when Jonathan was diagnosed with autism. “It was a shock to hear, a shock for any parent to hear,” Donabedian said. “When you get the diagnosis, all these questions come to mind. It’s why, how, what? And you immediately want to fix it.” Jonathan is now 11 and mostly non-verbal. He wears noisecancelling headphones that filter out distracting sounds. After enrolling her son in a series of behavioural therapy programs in centres scattered across the Lower Mainland and special education programming in the local public school system, Donabedian is still exploring ways to try and guide him towards the mainstream of society. It hasn’t been easy being the parent of an autistic child, piecing together the care and treatment for Jonathan that has had its setbacks. “I had people tell me it was hard to work with my kid because there was so little progress, and that broke my heart,” she said. But the overriding goal is clear in her mind. “My dream for him is to communicate,” she said. “In general, he’s pretty easygoing and doesn’t get frustrated that he doesn’t speak. That’s a concern.”

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Island, next to BCIT, is offering Donabedian — and other parents of autistic children — hope their offspring will eventually live life with a degree of independence. The first of its kind in the province, the hub, which has a price tag of $28 million — the province has provided a grant of $20 million — will house within its 58,000-square-foot confines a one-stop centre for research and support for children, adults and seniors with autism spectrum disorder. It’s a growing community. According to the Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation, ASD occurs in approximately one in every 68 births, and may appear during the first three years of life. It is four to five times more common in boys than girls — affecting one in every 42 boys — and is the most common neurological disorder in children. Given the one in 68 prevalence rate, it is estimated that there are approximately 69,000 people affected by ASD in B.C.

Charting Jonathan’s future “I worry about Jonathan’s future as an adult,” Donabedian said, her eyes starting to well up with tears as she begins to project what life could hold for Jonathan. Ultimately, Donabedian plans to continue being his primary

caregiver, giving Jonathan independence by eventually moving him into the separate suite her parents currently occupy in her Seafair home. “He’s my son, and that’s what I’m prepared to do,” she said. But there are still many years before Jonathan can get to that stage. Currently, he’s enrolled at Errington Learning Centre, near Willams and No. 3 roads, a re-developed wing of Errington elementary that has space for up to eight students with learning disabilities — students who can benefit from one-on-one interaction with an educational assistant outside the often overwhelming environment of a regular classroom for children with developmental challenges. Monica Pamer, Richmond School District’s superintendent, said the facility for elementary-aged children is for students with complicated situations. “What we’ve learned is we can’t really meet their needs in a typical school setting,” she said. “So, this environment — with places where you can be by yourself, a sensory room with a slide and things to swing on, plus a communal area — has a goal to get students settled and selfregulated so they are processing their environment and learning. see AUTISM HUB › page 13

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“Many of them are capable in some ways, but have conditions — sometimes it’s language, or just understanding social cues, that makes it extremely difficult. This environment settles it down and simplifies it,” Pamer said. But the key is that the students are not strictly segregated from the rest of the school population. “We have really tried to design an environment where they can succeed and be part of the overall community,” Pamer said, adding that some learning centre students do crossover to the regular classrooms at Errington. While the learning centre has only been open for over a year, its results have prompted thoughts of offering similar programming for secondary schoolaged students. “We’re really pondering this,” Pamer said, “because as children mature, they can cope with more. But we are considering perhaps creating something like this for older kids.”

Breaking ground on the ‘hub’ The Good Life Fitness Family Autism Hub received a boost in funding at its Dec. 16 ground-breaking ceremony as David Patchell-Evans, the husband of Canadian Olympic rower Silken Laumann, and founder and CEO of Good Life Fitness, one of the largest, privately owned chain of fitness gyms in the industry gifted $5 million.

Patchell-Evans, known as “Patch,” said fitness has been his passion for more than three decades — he was a multiple Canadian rowing champion. But the main source of his involvement with the hub is his daughter, Kilee, who has been affected by autism. “I’ve always felt I had some control over the outcomes. What I have not chosen, and at many times have felt overwhelmed by, is the devastation of being a father with a daughter who has been profoundly affected by autism,” he told the large group gathered for the ground-breaking. “When my little girl was diagnosed, help was virtually non-existent. “Today, I have hope. Today, I have hope that parents can get reliable information; that children will be screened at an early age, not waiting years for a diagnosis,” he said. “Hope, thanks to the strides being made by research, including our own Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group. “So, while autism has been the greatest challenge in my life, the place where at times I felt powerless, I have learned that I can help. I can

Politicians and dignitaries get shovels in the ground Tuesday as work begins on the new Pacific Autism Family Centre. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

Former Canadian Olympic rower Silken Laumann, with husband David Patchell-Evans, the founder and CEO of Good Life Fitness, who donated $5 million to the new Pacific Autism Family Centre, above, left. Photo (above) by Philip Raphael/Richmond News contribute and I can share my journey.” Scheduled to open by spring, 2016, the hub will be an information and support centre, working with a series of up to eight satellite facilities across the province, said Terry McKay, project director for the facility. That is planned to be partially run by ACT (Autism Community Training), a provincially funded program. But what will be new to the realm of autism support is a lifespan centre, which will focus on adults identified on the autism spectrum. “Assistance will include developing skills in finding work in the labour market, and we will be looking at some potential partners in that,” McKay said. “But what that lifespan centre is going to do is create a computer lab that will provide training. And all of the functions within the centre will employ adults on the spectrum.” This has not been done previously due to the fact there is no funding currently for that age group. “Once you reach the age of 19, any funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development stops, so in essence, there’s no support for adults on the (autism) spectrum,” McKay said.

The question of adult support has been one topping the list during the centre’s planning stages. “All kinds of people have come up to me and asking that,” McKay said. “There’s cases where parents have their autistic son or daughter in school who don’t know what they are going to do when they graduate, and if there is any assistance for that. And I refer to this program that we’ll be developing over the next 12 months and be open when the centre opens.” Also housed at the hub will be a treatment centre staffed by behaviourists who will become tenants. Assessments will also be done in the on-site clinic. And a research centre will be set up to include specialists from an array of sources. To date, talks have been held with UBC, Genome BC and the Michael Smith Foundation to staff that portion of the facility. Linking all of those areas to the satellite centres will be an audio/visual system. So far, those remote sites have yet to be identified. Work commences on that next February with the aim of getting three open by the time the hub is ready for business, McKay said.

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7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC Phone: "(&)%'!)!&$( # Fax: 604-718-8462 email: seniors@richmond.ca www.richmond.ca/seniors

January 2015

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encouraged to join in the fun even if under the age of 55. Come and experience the beneﬁts of recreation! For more information # Pick up a copy of the Minoru Place Newsletter from the Minoru Place front desk to ﬁnd out about special events, upcoming trips and the latest news Located at the corner of Minoru Boulevard and Granville Avenue, across the plaza from the Brighouse Library and Richmond Cultural Centre, MPAC offers an inviting, active and friendly environment for those 55 years and older. This one level, fully accessible facility is set in beautiful Minoru Park and is near many other City facilities in the area. Minoru Place has a number of multipurpose rooms, a large

hall with a stage, a billiards room, cafeteria, computer room and an excellent woodworking shop. Activities include registered programs, out trips, special events and support groups. Plus, with an annual Facility Pass you can choose to join any of the 40 Clubs and Groups. Complimentary honorary memberships are available to those 90+ years of age. Spouses of members are welcome and

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Minoru Place Activity Centre Facility Passes The annual fee covers participation in fabulous activities including dancing, singing, Bike Club, Spanish Club, cribbage, other card games and so many other interesting activities. Passes are valid one year from date of purchase. • FUN

Membership is open to anyone 55+ years. Annual Pass...............................$22 Woodworking Pass...................$22 Table Tennis Pass ......................$30 Woodcarving Pass ....................$22 Billiards Pass..............................$28 Computer Pass ......................... Free

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The Winter/Spring 2015 Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide is available online (www.richmond.ca/ guide) with a paper version available for pick up in all City facilities. 3 ways to register 1. Online: www.richmond.ca/register 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 3. In person: at the Minoru Place Activity Centre front desk

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MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE Parking Passes Note: 2014 passes expired on December 31, 2014. 2015 Parking Passes are now available to members. For details, enquire at MPAC’s front desk. Parking is available behind the centre at a cost of $11 per calendar year with many handicapped spaces available.

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MPAC has a great eatery that features delicious and nutritious meals six days a week with member discounts. Menus can be viewed online at www.richmond.ca/parksrec/seniors/ minoruplace/minoru.htm. Please note holiday hours are in effect until January 2. Hours of operation Mon – Thu............................... 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Fri ........................................... 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Sat ........................................ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Sun ........................................................... Closed

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Aging Well Education Series–Brain HEALTH

Topic: Reducing Stress Using Music. Join peers at these interactive expert-led presentations that include mindful meditation, healthy sleep patterns, ways to reduce stress and other healthy ways to cope with age-related changes. Registration required. Mon, Jan19, 2:00–4:00 pm.....................(862958) FREE Food Skills for

Families–Seniors Edition

Gain hands-on cooking experience and adapt simple yet delicious recipes to make at home. Presented by the Canadian Diabetes Association. Registration required. Wed, Jan 21–Feb 25, 4:30–7:30 pm ............6 sess (821458)

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Meet for a social evening at Minoru Place Activity Centre. Hot entrees are $9 for non-members and $7 for members. Call 604-238-8450 for more information or to reserve a seat.

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Socialize, meet new friends, enjoy local community performances and have fun joining in a variety of activities including Karaoke and Name That Tune. Call 604-238-8450 or visit the centre Hot Entrees Members ............................. Lunch $5, Dinner $7 for more details. Non-Members..................... Lunch $7, Dinner $9 Fri, 6:00–8:00 pm .............................. $2 (Drop-in) Lunch Mon – Sat.............................. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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Dinner Safe and designed specifically for those 55+ years, Fri ................................................. 4:30 – 6:00 pm this non-physical contact program led by a black belt master with over 50 years of experience SHOPPING BUS SERVICE combines lower impact moves from Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Arnis. All fitness and ability Shop at the following destinations: levels welcome. Instructor: Grandmaster Jung. Mondays ..................................... Blundell Centre Mon/Wed, Jan 5–Mar 16, 4:00–5:00 pm Thursdays ...................................Lansdowne Mall $7.50 (Drop-in) .............$120.40/20 sess (821166) The shopping bus service is $2 round trip. Bus Yin Yang Yoga storage is limited, so only purchases that can be Incorporate classical and Taoist yoga to further carried will be accepted. Call 604-238-8456 for develop strength, flexibility and balance to focus schedules and more information. on the stillness of the mind, body and spirit. Mat required at each class. MINORU WELLNESS CLINICS Wed, Jan 7–Mar 25, 5:45–7:00 pm $7.40 (Drop-in) ...............$71.10/12 sess (894059) FREE Wellness Clinics Zumba Fitness Have your blood pressure checked by a retired Tone with light weights and a cardiovascular volunteer nurse and pick up information on workout of fun and easy-to-follow routines set to programs, services and support available zesty Latin and international music. to seniors in the community. Holistic health Mon, Jan 5-Mar 16, 6:30–7:30 pm appointments, manicures and pedicures are $6.15 (Drop-in) ...............$47.40/10 sess (894066) available for a fee. The Clinic is offered the third Wednesday of every month. Call 604-238-8450 OUT TRIPS to book an appointment. Wed, Jan 21 ........................... 9:00 am–12:00 pm Provence Mediterranean Grill Relax at this Vancouver West Point Grey FREE Hearing Clinic restaurant that serves both French and ItalianClinics are offered the third Thursday of every inspired cuisine in a friendly atmosphere. Price includes transportation only. Home drop off ($3) month. Call 604-238-8450 to make a hearing test available. appointment. Thu, Jan 22.......................... 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Wed, Jan 21, 11:30 am–2:30 pm.....$13 (863159)

Wishing you & your loved ones much joy in the festive season ahead. We enjoy celebrating holiday traditions, by bringing loved ones together with Eggnog by the fireplace. Musical guests and caroling. Christmas lights bus tours. In House Shopping options & bus trips to the malls. Home cooked meals, with the option of inviting loved ones to the private dining room. Option of manicures, pedicures, and onsite Hair Salon/Barber to look your best. Offering Apartments with hospitality services, amenities & the option of supportive services. Life as You’d like it.

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Tea and Trumpets

Enjoy light refreshments followed by a performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre. Price includes transportation, admission and refreshments. No refund 30 days prior to out trip. Thu, Feb 5, 12:00–4:00 pm..............$50 (821210)

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Since 2003, the Activate! Wellness Fair has promoted and provided information on health, wellness, safety and independence. Wanted: Dynamic organizations providing programs and services for those 55+ years that have the ability to host a fun, interactive and informative display booth for a crowd of up to 1,500.

Take in the stunning views of Queen Elizabeth Park and the City skyline while dining at one of Vancouver’s most famous restaurants. Price To receive a registration form to apply, contact includes transportation only. Debbie Hertha at dhertha@richmond.ca or call Sun, Feb 22, 11:00am–2:30 pm..$13.75 (863258) 604-238-8460. Space is limited.

February Special Event— Feel the Love! Celebrate love at this fun evening with family, friends or a special someone! Dinner and entertainment included. No refunds 7 days prior to event. Thu, Feb 19, 5:00–8:30 pm..............$20 (896908)

3 ways to register 1. Online: www.richmond.ca/register 2. By phone: 604-276-4300, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 3. In person: during facility hours

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Touchstone Family Association invites you to a night of Celebration & Giving. Please join us for a special evening of fun, laughter and food in honour of Michael McCoy’s retirement.

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Go to www.touchfam.ca to purchase your tickets today or contact Janice, Email jkostiuk@touchfam.ca Tel: 604.207.5035. Michael McCoy doesn’t want a gold watch for his retirement gift. He wants to continue helping Richmond families. For 30 years, Michael has been making sure families get the help they need to be strong and vibrant through his work at Touchstone Family Services. Now it’s our turn to say thank you. In honour of Michael’s retirement next spring, Touchstone has launched a crowdfunding campaign to make sure his legacy lives on. Donations will go towards the Front Porch Program, which he created as a way to provide support to any family that reaches out in times of stress or turmoil. Go to www.fundaid.ca/touchstone and help Touchstone make families stronger.

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Snowshoe Thompson left big skis to fill Mitchell Smyth

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On a wall in a museum here in the cradle of California’s Gold Rush country hangs a pair of home-made skis. Nearby, there’s a picture of a stern-looking bearded man. Together they recall the story of John “Snowshoe” Thompson, a man who, against all odds, carried the mail — and much more — over the Sierra Nevada mountain range every winter, through blizzards and ice storms, for 20 years. Along the way, he became a gold-country legend — but he never received a nickel from the U.S. Postal Service. “What we call skis now were called snowshoes here in those days,” says Mary Cory, director of the El Dorado County Historical Museum. “That’s how he got his nickname. “He had learned cross-country skiing in his native Norway, so when he saw a newspaper advertisement seeking someone to deliver mail over the summit to Genoa, Nevada, he said he could

do it. “He carved his first pair of skis, 10 feet (three metres) long, from wood from an old barn and in January 1856 he set off.” (It’s those skis, with one broken tip patched, that are in the museum.) The miners in Placerville and the other Gold Rush boomtowns placed bets that he’d never make it, but three days and 145 kilometres later he skied into Genoa with his 36kilogram pack. The return journey took two days. And so it went on, twice monthly, every winter till 1876. Thompson skied through blizzards and snow up to 15 metres deep, eating crackers and dried beef, drinking snow water he melted with his hands. After the trans-continental railway opened in 1869, carrying mail coast to coast, he continued his run, delivering packages for private clients. During the summer he worked his small farm near Placerville. “In 1872 he applied for payment for the mail run but was told he’d never signed a contract,” says Cory. “The Post Office said he got his

The home-made, three-metre long skis of Snowshoe Thompson, who wore them for 20 years, carrying mail over the Sierra Nevada mountains for the U.S. Postal Service, which never paid him. Mitchell Smyth/Meridian Writers’ Group money from delivering his private packages.” But Snowshoe Thompson was more than just a carrier of letters and packages. He was often literally a lifesaver, bringing medication to snowbound mountain cabins. Once, the story goes, he found a prospector suffering from frostbite.

He carried the man to Genoa, then went over the mountain to Sacramento for chloroform and brought it to the doctor, who amputated the man’s legs. Thompson had skied 640 kilometres in 10 days and saved a man’s life. “And he was a reporter,” says Cory. “He brought news of snow

conditions and notable happenings in gold country to Genoa where it was sent on to newspapers east of the Sierra.” When silver was discovered in Virginia City, Nevada — the famed Comstock Lode — it was Snowshoe Thompson who carried the first samples to the assayers in Sacramento. That’s how the world first found out how valuable the Comstock was and triggered the Nevada silver rush. Thomspon made his last run over the Sierra in March 1876. He died from appendicitis and pneumonia two months later, aged 49. He and his wife and son, who died aged 11, are buried in Genoa.

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Solid gift choices for the vino lover W Your wine tour begins with ith less than a week Savour Australia, featuring 55 to go, you can still SipsHappen Australian wineries grouped by select a wonderful gift for the wine enthusiast in Eric Hanson wine region. The room will also feature your life without driving to the Regional Tasting Stations malls. And ironically, none of from theme country Australia, these gifts are in the shape of Argentina, British Columbia, first-time cylinders, so the person you are buying for participant New York State, and New won’t know what they are receiving! Zealand, as well as many wine and foodTickets to the best wine and food event in related exhibitors. Richmond Choose from four sessions: Thursday, Feb. Sip wines presents their BC Iconic Reds 26 evening, $79 in advance; Friday, Feb. Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 18. Six of the very best red meritage blends made in B.C. will be 27 evening, $79 advance; Saturday, Feb. 28 matinee $58 in advance; and Saturday, Feb. with paired five courses created by Tapenade 28 evening $89 regular price. Advance tickets Bistro in Steveston. are $10 less than the regular admission but Events like this are a unique opportunity are very limited. To purchase, go to www. to taste some of the best B.C. wines matched vanwinefest.ca/page532 with some of the finest cuisine in our city. Naturally, these wine dinners sell out quickly. Tickets are $135 plus GST and are available at Sip Wines in Ironwood or by phone, 604271-9463.

Books to educate the palate

World’s top wine festivals The wine world will be here at the 37th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival in February. If you attend only one of the festival’s 53 events, make it an International Festival Tasting. It’s at the heart of the festival, where all 170 participating wineries gather to pour their best. In all, 14 wine producing countries from around the world will be participating, pouring 770-plus wines.

Wine With Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes from the New York Times by New York Times wine critic, Eric Asimov, and food columnist, Florence Fabricant, ($35). This handy guide pairs 100 wines with 100 dishes. Although matching wine and food can elevate both of them to a higher level, many people find making the choice a daunting task. How to you decide on the right combo? Is there only one best choice or does it depend on the cuisine or the season? Once you read this wonderful book, the

The 37th Annual Vancouver International Wine Festival in February has 53 events, including an International Festival Tasting. Photo submitted task will now be a pleasure. It will give you the information to instill confidence so you can make your own choices. Wine a Tasting Course by New York Daily Mail columnist and sommelier, Marnie Old ($25). Unlike most wine books, this one can be both basic and advanced. If you have no knowledge of wine, this has enough material to get you on the road to appreciating wine. And even if you’ve been enjoying wine for 35 years, this book will fill in some blanks that were otherwise missing in the picture. What’s particularly effective is Marnie’s use of graphics in the book to explain a wide

range of wine concepts from the structural components in wine (acidity, alcohol and tannin) all the way to food and wine pairing. This is one of this year’s best books if you want to seriously learn about wine and have fun at the same time. Old includes fun activities where you have to actually taste wines instead of just reading about them. With such hands-on (or tongues-on) strategies you will love doing the homework! In the end you will experience the variety of wine styles and will know what you like and why you like it. Eric Hanson is a local retired teacher and wine educator.

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Cookies Santa will enjoy on his rounds Last week, Richmond News ran an incomplete version of this recipe. We apologize for the inconvenience. Here is the complete recipe, just in time to make for the big guy who may like a little refreshment on his travels delivering gifts. I recently came across the cookbook Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes from New York’s Milk & Cookies Bakery, by Tina-Marie Casaceli. What I like about Casaceli’s book is that five of her eight chapters begin with a base dough, to which different ingredients can be added to yield a variety of cookies. Here is an adaptation of Casaceli’s Vanilla Base Dough and Milk & Cookies Bakery Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vanilla Base Dough Yield: about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz) old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 cups (8 oz) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda;

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temperature; 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Place oats in bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until finely ground. Transfer oats to a large mixing bowl. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and stir. Set aside. 3. Place butter in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low speed to soften. Increase speed to medium and beat until butter is light and creamy, about three minutes. With the motor running, gradually add the sugar and then the brown sugar, beating until light and creamy, about another five minutes.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat to incorporate fully, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix to blend. 5. Slowly add the reserved dry mixture and beat. Mix the dough until ingredients are JUST blended together; do NOT overwork the dough. (If you do not want chocolate in the cookies, proceed with step 2 in the recipe below.) Milk & Cookies Bakery Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies Vanilla Base Dough (see recipe above)

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MW continues to introduce a new vehicle for every possible market segment, no matter how small the niche may be. Despite having numerous SUVs in its fleet already, BMW has decided it will attempt to take even a bigger slice of the “growing pie” by introducing the coupe-style X4. The X4 speaks to the customers who like the look of the X6 but want something a little smaller and more affordable. Also, these customers feel the X3 is a tad too traditional and mainstream. The new X4 fulfills both of those requirements. The X4 is an all-new vehicle for 2015. For those not familiar, BMW’s with an odd number in its name, 3, 5 and 7 Series are the more practical models. The even numbered vehicles, 2, 4 and 6 Series are the more sporty models.

Design The new X4 is derived from the X3 but it sacrifices some practicality in the interest of style. BMW calls the X4 a “sports activity coupe” and it attempts to bridge a coupe and compact SUV. The most obvious difference between the X4 and the X3 is its sloping roofline, accented by sharp creases. This gives the X4 its own distinctive character. Also, while the X4 uses the X3’s architecture, it is longer and lower – this

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They opened up their family home to keep amateur wrestling alive in Richmond. Now, the Bhullars are bringing the city its first-ever competition. The Western Canada Age Class Championships take place Jan 16-17 at the Richmond Olympic Oval and culminates months worth of talks with the city officials. The event has been sanctioned by Wrestling B.C. and is expected to attract an estimated 800 school age athletes, ranging from a 12 and under division to juvenile for 17-and-18-yearolds. “The cool thing is it’s one of the carding events for youth athletes who want to compete at provincials and the nationals down the road so all the best will

The Bhullar Wrestling Club celebrated the holiday season Tuesday night with a party at the family gym that saw each camp participant receive a medal and special awards handed out by organizer Jag Bhullar (centre front row). The club is now preparing to host its first-ever competition in Richmond. be there. We also will have competitors from across Canada and down south too,” said organizer Jag Bhullar. “We’re hoping to

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providing the space and bleachers, Bhullar and volunteers will have to supply all the equipment by travelling around to Lower Mainland schools to round up enough mats and score clocks. It means some hectic days leading up to the tournament but Bhullar would have it no other way. The gym on the family’s Sidaway Road property, where Bhullar and his cousin Arjan began their journey to become world class wrestlers, is now home to the Bhullar Wrestling Club where kids have a chance to learn the sport at a

minimal fee. Only insurance costs must be paid, with Bhullar and other coaches volunteering their time. The sessions are filled to capacity. On Tuesday, the club hosted a Christmas party where all participants were given medals and special awards were also presented. “A lot of our kids don’t compete yet so this gives them some positive reinforcement and helps inspire them to keep going,” explained Jag. “We only decided to do this because we are from Richmond and we were unwilling to let wrestling

die here. As you can see, we have created a buzz here. To see it growing makes it all worth it to me. This is my passion and my wife Sonia has helped me a ton too with all the paper work.” The Hilton Vancouver Airport and Executive Airport Plaza have already come on board as tournament sponsors to provide special rates for outof-town athletes. Organizers welcome more potential sponsors by contacting Jag Bhullar at 778-896-6596 or by email at bhullarwrestlingclub@ hotmail.com

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$223 Bi Weekly

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38,999*

$256 Bi Weekly eekly

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SECURITY DEPOSIT 23

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2014 VERANO CONVENIENCE GROUP SHOWN

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET/GMC/Buick/Cadillac DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca/ BCGMCDEALERS.ca/Buick.ca/Cadillac.ca. 1-800-GM-DRIVE/1-888-446-2000. Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac are brands of General Motors of Canada. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. 1Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Buick/Chevrolet/ GMC/Cadillac car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015 (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet, Buick GMC vehicles; $1,000 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer vehicle or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 and January 2, 2015 (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Buick/Chevrolet/GMC vehicles; $2,000 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles (except 2015MY Cadillac Escalade). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC/Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup(except Canyon or Colorado); delivered in Canada between December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. 2$500 Boxing Week Bonus is a manufacturer-to-consumer credit (tax inclusive) available on the retail purchase or lease of 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado 1500 Double Cab, Silverado HD (gas engine only), 2014 or 2015 model year Buick Verano, Encore, Enclave, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC Terrain, Acadia, Sierra 1500 Double Cab, Sierra HD (gas engine only), and 2014 or 2015 model year Cadillac ATS Sedan and SRX delivered in Canada between December 15, 2014 and January 2, 2015. 3$8,500 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado/Sierra Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Holiday Cash for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Silverado/Sierra 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model.4$5,500 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) on 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $3,250 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Cruze LTZ which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,250 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. 5$3,250 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $2,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Trax which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. 6Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your dealer for additional details. 72014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city and 9.6L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. 8Whichever comes first. See dealer/manufacturer for details. Based on Wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and last available information at the time of posting. 9Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. 10Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. 11Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 12Visit 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. 13Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. 14Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. 15$4,250 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for all 2014 Terrain, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. 16The GMC Terrain/Buick Encore received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact/small SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in FebruaryMay 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 17$3,750 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $2,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Verano which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. 18$3,250 is a combined total credit consisting of a $750 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $2,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Encore which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. 19$3,250 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) available on 2014 Cadillac ATS. Cash credits available on most models. Offer ends January 2, 2014. 200.9% lease APR available for 36 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 Cadillac ATS Sedan, O.A.C by GM Financial. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 ATS Sedan RWD (1SA) including Freight and Air Tax is $30,956 at 0.9% APR, $0 down payment, bi-weekly payment is $156 for 36 months. Total obligation is $12,136 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,497. Freight ($1,700) & PDI included. License, insurance, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, applicable taxes, registration fees and other applicable fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. 21$1,200 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cadillac ATS Sedan. See your GM dealer for details. Offer ends January 2, 2015. 22$4,750 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) available on 2014 Cadillac ATS (Luxury, Performance and Premium models). Cash credits available on most models. Offer ends January 2, 2014. 23Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by, and have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from December 2, 2014 through January 2, 2015, of a new eligible 2014 & 2015 model (Excludes 2015 Escalade Models). General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payments (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited 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. 246,250 is a combined total credit consisting of a $1,000 Holiday Cash (tax inclusive), $500 Boxing Week Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $4,750 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 ATS (Luxury, Performance and Premium models) which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing $2,000 of the $4,750 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. 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