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wasn’t sure whether to write about refugees coming to Canada, and possibly Richmond, or Tuesday’s hearing into Land Use Contracts, a policy that has, in part, lead to the proliferation of mega homes.

It turns out I can do both — in a round about way.

According to B.C.’s settlement services, Richmond is not slated to get any of the federal government-sponsored refugees that Ottawa has vowed to bring into the country.

Why? Housing prices. A refugee family of four is expected to live on $1,400 a month.

Good luck finding housing for that in Richmond — never mind paying for heat, hydro, food and clothing.

Instead, the bulk of refugees coming to the Lower Mainland are being directed to Surrey, where housing is cheaper. In other words, the wealthiest communities will be supporting the fewest number of those in need. Also, given the vetting process, it’s likely a good number of our refugees will be school-aged kids. Surrey’s schools are overflowing while Richmond’s operate well below capacity.

There is something twisted, albeit predictable, about all this. Although there are many wealthy philanthropists, it’s also been shown that, on average, those in the lower tax brackets give a higher percentage of their income to charity than those in the highest.

But, it would be unfair to blame Richmondites for being uncharitable. The housing issue is largely beyond the average person’s control and while some are profiting hugely from prices that are making the city off limits to refugees, many locals are also suffering.

And this brings me to the issue of Land Use Contracts (LUCs). Obviously LUCs, which allow people to build massive mansions, are not the sole reason this city lacks affordable housing, but they contribute. They’ve helped inflate housing prices and deflate a sense of community. I can’t say I love the new “grain elevator” near my place that recently replaced a homey rancher with a yappy, white dog.

Housing is the bedrock of a community, and the housing we build says much about who we are. I, for one, think it’s a shame government-sponsored refugees won’t be coming to our community because we don’t have the diversity of housing that could support them.

Some among us may say it’s just as well.

Those “outsiders,” particularly alienated youth, could create mayhem. Well, what better way to create disaffected youth, who in turn are more likely to create mayhem, than by keeping them “outsiders.”

If the people of Paris are able to stand tall through this crisis, refusing to stoop to hatred and division, then offering a safe haven for some stranded families is the least we could do. Oh right, we can’t — no affordable housing. ...And around we go.

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What can a Committee get from the patient?

Three weeks ago, reasons for judgment were released in the case Re Walsh. The facts are that, in 1991, the patient suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. A few months later, she was declared incapable of managing herself and her financial affairs, and her husband was appointed Committee.

Two years later, a financial settlement was reached. As Committee, the husband proposed gifts (of $100,000 each) to their two children, and payments to himself as Committee. The Public Guardian & Trustee opposed. The Court held that the gifts to the children were not justified; there was no specific purpose for the gifts, nor any compelling reason.

The Court also ordered that the work the husband performed did not justify the level of compensation sought. The Court ordered that the Public Guardian replace the husband as Committee and that the husband’s accounts be assessed before a Registrar.

In this case, the patient was only 54 years old at the time of the hearing and may still have a lengthy life expectancy. Therefore, in my opinion, the Court preferred not to have a depletion of the patient’s assets, especially at such a young age.

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Council Update

Action on climate change urgently needed

By Harold Steves The climate change we were warned about 50 years ago is here. Our island city Richmond, our farmland and Harold Steves our fisheries are Councillor threatened like never before. We need to take action now.

Richmond has plans for sea-berms beyond the west dike to prevent rising sea levels and storm surges from breaching our dikes. We need federal funding for dike upgrades. Port Metro Vancouver should build the berms from river dredging now dumped at sea.

Moreover, Port Metro’s plans for deep dredging the river for super-tankers must be questioned. In addition to affecting the Fraser River fisheries, it could threaten the stability of Richmond dikes and especially high liquefaction areas near the proposed new bridge site.

We’ve had plans since the 1960s to improve Steveston Harbour so we don’t have to raise the dike a metre or more through the stores along Bayview Street. Marina development will provide opportunities for staycations and local marketing of farm produce and seafood.

However, the recent Port Metro plan to convert Richmond’s Gilbert Beach on the South Dyke Trail to a marsh is counterproductive.

With drought in California and inevitable skyrocketing food prices, we must move ahead quickly with plans for the Kwantlen Farm School and its incubator farms at Terra Nova, Garden City Lands and Fantasy Gardens. Increasing taxes on unfarmed land will encourage leasing to young farmers.

Richmond has banned GMOs and related cosmetic pesticides, making compost from our lawns and leaves safe to grow food. We need to find economical ways to recycle it onto the land, sequestering carbon into the soil and increasing food production. Richmond demolishes 500 houses each year. Every part should be recycled.

The destruction of Fraser Valley farmland

by Port Metro Vancouver and Peace River farmland by BC Hydro must be stopped.

We need to increase local food production and move to alternative energy options.

We don’t need the Site C Dam in Peace River.

We need full scientific analysis, public disclosure and public hearings by the Department of Fisheries and Ocean and Environment Canada on all Port Metro plans along the Fraser River.

The new Liberal MP elected in Delta, Carla Qualtrough, wants to bring local democracy back to Port Metro decisions and we must support her.

We need to get started acting on climate change in the next three years, not the next 30.

LETTERSto the Editor

The uncle I never knew Dear Editor, Re: “Searching for private Bowcock,” News, Nov. 6; “You can never forget your first love,” News, Nov. 11.

This letter is in response to StevestonLondon secondary school student’s tribute to Robert S. Bowcock.

Thank you for writing this tribute. Family in the Lower Mainland came across the article by chance and forwarded it on " Robert Bowcock to me.

Robert Bowcock was my uncle I never knew. My name is Stan Bowcock and my father James Stanley Bowcock (1915) was Robert’s older brother.

Robert and James also had older twin sisters – Eva and Amy (1913).

My father, James, returned to Trail upon his graduation from Richmond High

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God bless the RAPS organization and the S.P.C.A., and a pox on the ignorant fools who leave these poor animals.

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The poor animals that are abandoned are much bewildered and heartbroken as to what has happened to them and look anxiously at the people who are now

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School and gained life-long employment with CMS (Cominco /Teck).

My father served during the war in Gander, Newfoundland, never going overseas.

My father often spoke of Robert and my older sister Roberta was named in his memory.

My family and I have been to the street in Richmond named in his honor.

In recent years, we have accessed the Canadian Military website and were aware of Robert’s military service.

However, we did not know that he was engaged to be married, which leads me to the most recent article about Irene Wagner Stiles in the Richmond News which I have also had the pleasure of reading.

So, once again, thank you to the students of Steveston-London Secondary School who chose my uncle to honor this Remembrance Day, both here and abroad.

It is experiences like this that can never be duplicated by reading a book or using the Internet. The students have been truly blessed that they were able to make the journey.

Stan Bowcock Rossland, BC

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No decisions yet for pier Pier plans not at all ‘ship shape’ Dear Editor: Re: “Changes eyed for Garry Point Park, Steveston Harbour,” News Nov. 13.

I’m writing to clarify the city’s plans for a possible pier at Garry Point Park, which has been reported in the Richmond News and commented on by a number of letter writers.

To be clear, nothing has been approved for Garry Point Park. Rather, staff recently presented a proposal to council’s parks, recreation and cultural services committee, which suggested constructing a permanent

legacy pier at Garry Point Park in response to a request from committee to investigate options for new legacy amenities.

Staff’s recommendation was not accepted by the committee, instead, committee has asked for an update on the overall Garry Point Park master plan.

Staff will bring back a process for the master plan update in 2016 which will seek community feedback regarding the entire Garry Point Park plan.

Councillor Bill McNulty Richmond

Dear Editor The dust hasn’t settled on the previous tall ship fiasco that left behind a string of useless pilings as a testimonial to the fact that city hall has absolutely no maritime experience.

Now, city hall is putting together a plan to waste even more money on a new dock and one lonely tall ship.

This is insulting to the people of Richmond. There is no mention of involving a maritime expert and someone qualified to deal with Fraser River transportation, moorage, docking, etc.

What is even more shocking is the fact that city hall has already sent a delegation

to Japan to negotiate the terms for Japan to send a tall ship. Now, they propose sending a second negotiating team. All of this comes at the taxpayer’s expense.

City hall is out of control, and the elected council must not be free to withdraw monies from any fund in order to promote their pet projects.

Why doesn’t the city try to clean up the Onni mess in Steveston and use that frontage for a tall ship? This could lead to a proper marina which would be very much welcomed by the boating/sailing community.

Alan Johnson Richmond

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to congratulate and commend the Thompson Community Centre.

I am not sure if you are aware, but the staff at the community centre won an award on last week. Richmond Society for Community Living chose them as this year’s recipient of the community award and they couldn’t be more deserving.

I was so happy when I looked up and saw the same woman that helped me feel at home at Thompson Community Centre being recognized.

Thompson Community Centre is an inclusive community centre.

I have a foster son that has special needs and they have gone out of their way to make us feel welcome and to ensure that he was able to participate in programs.

They also have many special needs adults working at their facility and they are made to be a part of the team, doing meaningful tasks and developing life skills.

I just couldn’t be more impressed.

Thank you Thompson Community Centre.

You are truly making a difference in many lives, including mine.

Rose Smith Richmond

PM’s promise on welcoming Syrian refugees commendable Community award well deserved Dear Editor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government must be commended for opening Canada’s doors to 25,000 Syrian refugees.

This is a very desirable, noble and compassionate gesture to help those in need.

Though the time line is bit tight yet, with all of the resources at the disposal of the government, it shouldn’t be that much of a problem.

Richmond is a very caring, inclusive and compassionate community. It is likely that we will be getting quite a few of the Syrian refugees.

In this context, it may be appropriate to

mention that Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) has been serving this community in the area of settlement and integration of newcomers and refugees for more than 30 years.

As a matter of fact, RMCS celebrated its 30th anniversary last week.

This non-profit community based organization is well experienced and equipped to help new comers and refugees settle in this community.

Hopefully, RMCS will get an opportunity to be an active participant in this process.

Balwant Sanghera Richmond Multicultural Community Services

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Public Hearing for Early Termination of Land Use Contracts - November 24, 2015 What does it mean?

Why are we doing this?

History

The Land Use Contract was used between 1972 and 1978 to develop land. Most importantly to note, the original contracts stated “the use and development of the lots shall conform to the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw”. The City has yet to call it a mistake but this link to the City’s bylaw was broken when the original Zoning Bylaw 1430 was repealed and replaced by Bylaw 5300 in 1989 and again by our current Bylaw 8500 in 2009. The contract had a clause that included “amendments thereto” but did not continue on to say “and replacements thereof”, as if Zoning Bylaw 1430 would exist forever. However, in effect, the City applied one zoning bylaw for everyone until approximately 2009. Every property owner was treated fairly and equally.

Reasons for Change to Zoning

The effect of not including the phrase... “and replacements thereof”..., or words to that effect, is that there is no longer a link between many LUCs and modern zoning bylaws which prescribe current limits for heights, setbacks, and permitted density. Recent zoning changes (reinstatement of 29.5 foot maximum building heights and elimination of third storey balconies) cover approximately 15,000 zoning properties but cannot be applied to the redevelopment of approximately 4,000 LUC properties grouped within 93 LUC areas. Many of the recent LUC rebuilds are to a full three stories, 35 feet high, and many are more than twice the currently permitted density (house size) compared to zoned properties.

Modern Land Use Policies

In 2010, the City of Richmond took a leadership role in advocating, through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, for Provincial legislation to create a process for early termination of Land Use Contracts. Surrey, with 8,000 properties under LUCs, has committed to early termination. The communities of Terrace and Okanagan-Similkameen have also started the early termination process this year. Vancouver is a charter city and has no LUCs to terminate. Proposed underlying zoning, for a small percentage of Richmond’s total LUC properties, would be to effectively downzone the opportunity to rebuild the same size house that currently exists on the property. However this is not unique to the early termination process for LUC properties, as many “zoning” houses, built in Richmond, before 1992, were also made legally non-conforming when changes were made to permitted density.

For those who would bring up the question, the City of Richmond has been asked what options are available within the creation of underlying zoning that can address concerns about non-conformance and that do not go as far as introducing site specific zoning.

LUC property under construction, Colonial Drive The Bylaws when passed come into effect one year after adoption. The recent legislation for early termination allows the City Council to terminate LUC’s without the consent of the landowner. The legislation has also introduced an appeal process through the Board of Variance, if the owner feels that the timing of the termination of the LUC would cause the owner hardship with respect to land use and building construction. This legislated process to link LUC’s to the modern zoning bylaw through the creation of underlying zoning and early termination is universal to the Province and a fair process for all.

Official Community Plan

In Richmond’s 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP), Section 3.2 “Neighbourhood Character and Sense of Place” has a specific objective to: • Actively explore alternatives to Land Use Contracts (LUCs) (e.g., seek Provincial legislative changes, replace LUC with appropriate zones, apply development permit guidelines) to achieve better land use management over time;

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For examples of houses being built on LUC properties, drive by Addison Street (north of Steveston high school), Colonial Drive (south of Grauer elementary school), or Schooner Court (north of Garry Street). Whether you own a LUC property, or live beside, behind, or across the street, the City can hear your views at the Public Hearing. The City will have over 500 demolitions this year. This is a quality of life issue for all Richmond residents.

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I am writing this letter because I can’t let the city cut down the trees in Steveston Town Square Park. The park has been there for more than 25 years and has been loved by many.

I myself have sat down under the very same trees they want to cut down during the past Canada Day. It’s been a nice spot for me to get some shade during a hot summer day. Many people have connections to those trees that can’t be replaced by the ones they want to put in.

Plus, in the article it stated that when the old trees get cut down the one healthy one will be affected horribly because of the grade change. I believe it’s too much loss for what this town has to gain.

This community already has plenty of diversity, and we already have a Japanesethemed area by the community centre.

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mega public hearing on proposed changes to single-family housing regulations is set for Tuesday evening.

The City of Richmond is proposing to terminate the land-use contracts of roughly 4,000 detached residential properties in the city.

Richmond city council will preside over the special hearing, which could span days, depending on how many members of the public show up at 7 p.m. to the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel to speak.

“I’ve been told (by city staff) this is the largest public hearing process the city has undertaken since the Terra Nova development,” said Coun. Linda McPhail.

“We’re in unchartered waters the way I see it. …It’s not a rubber stamp deal,” said Coun.

Ken Johnston.

Land-use contracts (LUC) are said to be partly responsible for the proliferation of mega homes throughout the city’s older, established neighbourhoods.

That’s because land-use contracts overrule the city’s residential zoning bylaws, meaning new homes on LUC properties can be built larger and several feet higher than is allowed for non-LUC properties.

As a result, McPhail said she has heard anecdotes that LUC properties are being bought up in order to develop prior to the termination of the contracts.

City spokesman Ted Townsend estimates about 100 LUC properties have been developed in the last “few years.”

The contracts were established in the 1970s and, according to the city, do not

reflect modern zoning regulations. McPhail said after lobbying efforts by the city since 2009, the province has allowed — as of spring 2014 — municipalities to terminate the contracts early (they will otherwise expire in 2024).

Once terminated, the properties in question will be governed by the city’s bylaws.

The city contends bringing the LUC properties under the city’s zoning bylaws will ensure core development regulations — such as the height of a new home, or how close it can be built next to an existing one — are applied consistently.

Many neighbourhoods have LUC properties speckled throughout them, meaning on a single street a new house built on an LUC property can overshadow a house built on a property dictated by city bylaws.

A common complaint amongst residents has been newly built three-storey homes with balconies looming over neighbouring backyards.

Earlier this year, council amended resi-

dential zoning bylaws to disallow third-storey balconies, reduce the height of new homes to 29 feet as well as shrink the allowable building envelope (mass/volume). However, such changes cannot legally be applied to LUC properties until the contracts are terminated.

Many developers and homebuilders have lamented the termination proposal, claiming the opportunity to build a bigger home can result in higher land value.

“I assume most people that do come will be discussing the valuation of their property,” said Johnston.

The most outspoken critic of LUCs at recent council committee meetings has been realtor Lynda Terborg, who claims they have created a mish-mash of housing size in wellplanned neighbourhoods.

Terborg said homeowners without land-use contracts should also voice their opinions at the hearing.

“Whether you own an LUC property, or live beside, behind or across the street from one, the city can hear your views,” said Terborg,

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who noted that with the demolition of more than 500 homes annually, the matter is one of “quality of life.”

Coun. Harold Steves, who favours early LUC termination, said what property owners may lose in value by not being able to build tall homes, will be gained back in being able to use their homes for secondary uses (suites, boarding, home businesses), which are not allowed on LUC properties.

According to what is being proposed, roughly 95 per cent of the affected LUC properties will subsequently fall under the RS1 zoning designation one year after the contracts are terminated (meaning a property owner can still submit a building permit by Dec. 1, 2016).

Should council terminate the contracts and a resident disagrees with the decision, he or she may apply for an appeal with the councilappointed, citizen-led Board of Variance.

In doing so, the resident must prove “hardship” has been caused by the termination (although “hardship” has yet to be defined by the board).

One resident who disagrees with the termination process is David Currie, who lives in the same neighbourhood (Westwind) as Terborg.

Currie said builders have told him the value of his property, which falls under a land-use contract, could be affected.

“My real bottom line opinion is we should let this run its course,” said Currie, who said the issue of new homes conforming to established neighbourhoods is more about home design than the height of homes.

In order to hold the hearing, McPhail said the city issued roughly 20,000 booklets to affected residents. It also established an LUC hotline for residents to ask questions (up to 24 calls per day are received).

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High rent limits refugee intake Index, created by Sometimes, if they the B.C. Non-Profit have converted to We have offers from famiHousing Association another religion they PRAPHAELRICHMONDNEWS.COM and Vancity Credit may not be recoglies opening up their baseUnion in 2014, the nized legally. And ocal community and church groups ment suites and rooms in average rental, plus their children may are opening their arms and wallets to utilities, for a threenot have proper identheir homes, so this may provide homes for Syrian refugees, but bedroomed house tity documents. the high cost of rent locally is preventchange the settlement patin Richmond was But offers to help ing Richmond from accommodating $1,344 a month, refugees do not stop tern. a greater share of those fleeing their with renters having at providing them homeland for a new start in Canada. a household income with a new home – C F Chris Friesen, director of settlement averaging $53,577. in Canada. Wattswith Immigrant Services Society of B.C., Nevertheless, only Hammond said her told the Richmond News that B.C. is one Syrian family has congregation is also scheduled to take 10 to 12 per cent of managed to put down reaching out to send the 25,000 refugees Canada has comroots in Richmond assistance overseas. mitted to take in before the end of the since the start of 2015. How many will “The refugee camps are overwhelmed year. follow is unknown at this point. Another and one of the biggest needs, other than The bulk of that figure — an estimated two, at least, are expected thanks to effood and medical care, is for education 900 — is expected to be housed in forts by a pair of local churches. for the children,” she said. “Lebanon Surrey, with Coquitlam and Burnaby Both Peace Mennonite Church and has had to reduce their commitment taking 600, Vancouver 300, and New Gilmore Park United Church have been to education in the camps purely for Westminster 120. It has not been deterraising funds to sponsor one financial reasons. So, we’re also looking mined how many will come to family each. at fund-raising to sponsor a school in Richmond. That will depend “It’s all systems go,” said one of the refugee camps there. on how many affordable Mark Fox, the transitional “We can bring in one family. But for rental units can be sourced Lead Pastor at Peace Menevery one we help, there are many in the city. And with lofty real nonite Church where the others who have to stay there. And estate prices here, rents tend congregation has historical there are many who want to go home. to follow suit, making it hard ties with refugees.

They don’t necessarily want to come to to find homes for refugee “Many come from a group, Canada,” she said. “They want safety for families, Friesen said. who particularly in Canada, their children, but what they’d really love “It’s all driven by trying to " Chris Friesen came here in waves as refuto do is go home.” locate affordable housing on gees after the Second World But many Lower Mainland residents federal government income support War and in the 1920s and 1870s,” Fox do want to provide a home here and are rates,” Friesen said, adding they mirror said. “As a people who still have a conoffering space in their own homes to provincial welfare figures. nection with their Mennonite heritage, refugees, said Friesen.

“A family of four receives, $1,349 a they have an idea of being a refugee, “We have offers from families openmonth for food, shelter and transportawhat it means.” ing up their basement suites and rooms tion,” Friesen said. “So, in our emerOver at Gilmore Park United Church, in their homes, so this may change the gency appeal last week that was our big Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond said settlement pattern,” he said. “But until ask — finding housing search leads.” her church has been approached by we know exactly how many (refugees) So far, that’s drummed up just over members of the local Syrian community, and when they will arrive, we will have a 460 potential properties from across asking for assistance to bring their loved better idea.” the Lower Mainland. It’s not clear if any ones to Richmond.

For those willing to house refugees in came from Richmond, but when asked “They are in refugee camps in Lebatheir own homes, Friesen said the sociif refugees are being priced out of the non and elsewhere. But we’ve recogety’s website (issbc.org) has a housing local market, Friesen said, “Absolutely. nized we cannot bring in all of those lead form they can complete.

That’s why less than 10 per cent remain who have approached us,” she said.

“What we do then is analyze the in Vancouver and the majority end up in Most of those who are being coninformation and process it kind of like Surrey. It’s driven by the available, lowsidered for sponsorship have already an adoption,” he said. “We go in and do cost rental market which is impacting undergone or are in the process of ata site visit. If we’re placing a family with the whole region.” taining UN recognition of refugee status, children, we will facilitate a criminal reWhile he was unsure what the average Watts-Hammond said. cord check on the hosts and determine cost of family-appropriate rental homes “They are people with good skills, if the offer of a minimum three-month was in Richmond, Friesen said it was often with young families, but there are commitment is acceptable.” surely higher than welfare rates, which various other reasons why their situaIn return, the home owner is granted have not been adjusted since 2007. Ac- tions can be complicated, as well,” she the shelter allowance funding the refucording to the Canadian Rental Housing said. gee family would receive.

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Richmond city councillors are asking the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture to clarify its position on agri-tourism guidelines that may leave the door open for the proliferation of industrial scale wineries and breweries being developed on farms in the municipality.

“We have now, suddenly, a number of properties, or people, inquiring about putting breweries and wineries on farmland — but they don’t have enough land to produce their product,” said Coun. Harold Steves.

According to a City of Richmond planning report to a council committee this week, the inquiries stem from a ministry discussion paper, last year, which sought to determine what constitutes an “agri-tourism” activity that can be allowed on the Agricultural Land Reserve (provincially protected farmland).

In Richmond, such activities may likely be breweries and wineries, said Steves.

The committee, comprised of all of those on council, unanimously agreed agri-tourism should be “subordinate to the active farm operation.” In other words, the main business of a farm should be farming.

As such, councillors contend 50 per cent of what is produced at wineries and brew-

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Steves said there are rumours that the ministry may allow otherwise.

He said, without clear guidelines, new industrial-scale facilities could pop up all over Richmond without any regard for its 5,000 hectares of protected farmland.

Among other demands from council is for the ministry to provide detailed criteria for maximum building area and site coverage, as well as guidelines for parking spaces, at retail farm operations.

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McNulty heads back to Japan to secure ship The event is said to meet some of Richmond city council’s goals, such Staff Reporter as supporting active living, wellness GWOODRICHMONDNEWS.COM and a sense of belonging, as well as creating a vibrant arts, culture and $30,000 visit to Japan, led by heritage opportunities.

Coun. Bill McNulty to secure The arrival of the Kaiwo Maru is a contract with the crew of the tall “fitting to celebrate Richmond’s ship Kaiwo Maru, has been unaniconnection to the Pacific Rim and mously approved by city councillors. Japan. In addition to 2017 being The recruitment of Canada’s 150th anthe Japanese tall ship niversary, it is also is for a special event the 140th anniversary to be tentatively held of the arrival of Mr. in May 2017 as part Manzo Nagano, the of the City of Richfirst Japanese settler mond’s celebrations to B.C. who transited for Canada’s 150th up the Fraser River,” anniversary. wrote McNulty.

Close to $600,000 The money for the of casino revenue " Kaiwo Maru File photo trip includes expenswill be spent bringing es such as airfare, the ship to Steveston. Its visit will accommodation, rail passes, transit, compliment the city’s annual Ships meals and car rentals. City staff will to Shore event on Canada Day. accompany McNulty.

McNulty has previously stated that city representatives must meet " Meanwhile, in order to host the face-to-face with the crew in order Kaiwo Maru, the city will have to to secure a visit by the ship. Last remove docks from Imperial LandApril, he travelled to Japan to initiate ing and move them to a row of steel the negotiations. pilings at Garry Point Park.

In a report to councillors this That’s because the ship’s hull is week, McNulty contends the visit too deep and docking it in Steveston will develop relationships with PaChannel wouldn’t be possible. cific Rim tall ship ports in Japan, The pilings have been highly conRussia and Korea. tentious due to their unsightliness

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McNulty said bringing the Kaiwo Maru to Steveston would be a ‘fitting’ way to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Meanwhile, Coun. Harold Steves would like to see the pilings at Garry Point Park used more regularly.

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and lack of use.

Coun. Harold Steves previously said removing the otherwise unused pilings would be “costly,” however the city told the News it has not conducted a cost analysis of removal.

According to Fraser Pile and Dredge, it is not possible to provide an estimate until the pilings are assessed.

Steves said he wants to see tall ships visit annually, so the pilings could be put to more use.

However, he said when Steveston Harbour’s development plan is put in place it is possible that a pier could be built at the end of 7th Av-

enue, which could warrant the eventual removal of the pilings, which were placed in 2010 and have seen but a few weeks of use since then.

“When there is no float attached, the pilings aren’t beautiful, but they are not that imposing to warrant premature removal,” said Steves.

“When we left the floats there after the last tall ships event, fishing off the floats was very popular and there was more support for the piles and floats than there were complaints. The piles look OK when the floats are in place. The complaints arise when they are unused and there is no access.”

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Steves said he isn’t sure how much local fruit either winery uses.

“No one’s been able to check because there’s no enforcement from the Agricultural Land Commission,” he said.

Steves contends agri-tourism facilities that don’t use local food should be relegated to industrial-zoned land.

“We probably have 100 (ALR) parcels of 2-5 acres, that you could end up with an industrial site all along the road. They would be permitted to not grow anything,” said Steves.

“If it’s solely a winery or distillery, with no farming attached to it, then that’s not really a farm use,” said Steves.

Earlier this month, the provincial government appointed Kim Grout as the new CEO of the land commission, which oversees the protection of the ALR. Grout is the former CAO of the City of Pitt Meadows and has a degree in agriculture.

Critics of the provincial Liberal government, such as Steves, contend the ALC has been eroded and underfunded under its watch. Many contend the firing of former chair/CEO, Richard Bullock, was politically motivated due to Bullock’s outspokenness on farmland being lost throughout the province. " Last week, city council

approved new powers for bylaw enforcement officers, in order to enforce the city’s soil protection bylaws.

The city has long fought against illegal dumping on farms, which ruins the viability of future farming, The new powers grant officers the ability to issue municipal tickets for dumping, as opposed to the city being forced to pursue violations through provincial court prosecution.

Steves called the new powers a “compromise” considering he wanted a full-time staff position to assess soil violations in the city, in the absence of adequate land commission monitoring.

The city has a “soil watch” program; in 2014 it received 26 complaints of illegal dumping.

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s tea poured into the family china teacups and the freshly baked Scottish scones were smothered in butter, Joan Thorburn smiled while describing how 52 years ago, she and husband Bill brought to a halt their transient married life as, every time they moved home, she got pregnant.

No one blushed at the casual comment, of course, least of all the little, hand-knitted, un-named bear resting against the teapot which, in turn, was supported by the oak table, hand-made by Bill.

A few minutes earlier — as the boiling kettle whistled on the hob in the kitchen of their single-family home of half a century on leafy Seacote Road in southeast Richmond — Joan wistfully regaled of a childhood growing up as one of 11 kids in a “dysfunctional family” and going to school in a convent, run by the nuns of the “Daughters of Wisdom” in Hampshire, England in the 1930s.

It was there that she learned to sing, mostly hymns, and mastered the craft of knitting, that she still pursues today and to the benefit of impoverished children around the world.

“It was a nice place, (the nuns) taught us to knit, with the advice that the ‘devil finds work for idle hands,’” said Joan, who now, every year since 2007, puts her needles into knitting 100 bears for the Samaritans’ Purse effort.

“During the Second World War, the Red Cross gave us wool to knit for the Forces.

“We got to adopt a warship and we knitted socks for the crew and for the POWs.” s my knife sliced through a second scone, baked, incidentally by Bill in my honour, Joan told how, after the war, she became a midwife and followed two older siblings to Canada in 1951, where she worked as a registered nurse at St. Paul’s in Vancouver.

In ’52, she moved east a little to Kelowna

" Joan Thorburn, with her annual offering of 100 knitted bears for a Samaritans’ children’s charity. Photo submitted

" Joan Thorburn learned to knit for the Armed Forces during the Second World War, while attending a convent school as a child growing up in England. The Richmond resident of 52 years has carried on the craft and knits 100 bears every year for a Samaritans’ charity. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News

to work in the city hospital’s maternity ward and it was in that city she met her future husband, who was working for the Bank of Commerce.

“I got introduced to Bill on Halloween that year at a Kinsmen adult skate. It was a blind date,” said Joan.

She suspected that night that Bill was the one.

The pair married on May 8, 1954 and held the reception in the nurses’ residence.

“People didn’t travel that much in those days, so after the wedding, we went to Saskatchewan to visit his family,” said Joan.

The couple had their first two kids in Kelowna and, putting down their cups of tea to count with their fingers, totted up the birthdates and places of their other three

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The Thorburns bought their current home on Seacote for $23,000 in 1964.

“If we sold now, the lot alone would maybe go for $900,000 or so,” added Bill.

Last March, they lost their eldest daughter, Jill, age 60, who had special needs and wasn’t expected to live past childhood.

The rest of their offspring are scattered from Regina to Nelson to Vancouver, spawning seven grandchildren, age 16 to 28, for the couple, who are long since retired, but still going strong at 88 years.

Joan sings in choirs and, of course, knits, while Bill dabbles in fly-fishing now and then and usually has a project of some sort on the go in their garage.

“I used to play the flute, but the ear is not so good now so that’s difficult and I’ve not (got) so much wind at 88,” laughed Joan.

She’s still handy with a knitting needle though and has woven socks and other garments all her life for family and friends, before the Samaritans charity came to her attention eight years ago.

“When people die, they tended to donate their wool to me, so it gave me a purpose,” she said.

Now, every January, she starts knitting the bears and finishes in October, taking about five hours to knit one and another half hour to stuff it with people’s old pillow filler.

The bears have no names, said Joan, who prefers that privilege be reserved for the kids around the world whose eyes widen when they open their Christmas present from Richmond.

“I say a prayer for the kids that are receiving them, that’s all they need from me.”

It was then, tank filled with three cups of tea and with leftover scones tucked into a Ziploc bag, that I departed the Thorburns’ abode, only for Bill to point out in the front yard the towering Norwegian spruce that yawned into the sky.

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ronounce the word frugal. I’ll bet you didn’t linger over those two syllables.

Frugal not only sounds, but also looks, frugal — it’s economical and sparing, in perfect accord with its meaning.

If you look up frugal in a thesaurus or dictionary of synonyms, you’ll find the words

stingy and miserly, but they are misleading.

Frugal is not deprecatory; it’s a positive term. It grew out of the Latin “frux”, meaning fruit, also in the transferred senses of profit, value, moral excellence. The Latin adjective “frugi” signified useful, worthy, moderate, profitable.

A more appropriate synonym for frugal is thrifty. Thrift, a Middle English word, is documented in the 17th century with the significance of prosperity and success; nowadays it refers to a careful and un-

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wasteful use of financial and other resources. Its origins are in the Old Norse “thrifa”, to grasp, get hold of.

Related to thrift is another Middle English word, thrive (to grow, increase), which derives from the same “thrifa.”By the 17th century, thrive signified to flourish, prosper.

Common to all these words is the sense of economy, economical. Economy is derived from the Latin “oeconomicus” (household management), which in turn is based on the Greek “oikos” (house) and “nemein”, manage.

In the 15th century the English words were spelled oikonomy and oikonomical (the Germans still spell it “Ökonomie”).

Incidentally, another word that comes from the same Greek “oikos” is ecology, a term believed to have been invented by the German biologist, philosopher and artist Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919). Ecology is about the relationship of organisms to one another and to their natural environment (the natural environment being their “oikos,” home).

A further concept that goes hand-in-hand with frugal and economical is efficient, implying unwasteful. Documented as early as the 14th century, when it meant producing immediate effect, efficient can be traced to the Latin “efficere”, to accomplish, work out, based on “ex” (out, thoroughly) and “facere” (to do, make).

By the 18th century, efficient signified skilled, productive, a meaning that’s still current. But as we’ve grown increasingly aware of the fragility and limits of the natural world, we’ve added yet another meaning to efficient — that is, preventing the wasteful use of our resources.

I was recently reminded of this when I saw an advertisement by Farm Folk City Folk in a Choices Markets newsletter. It focused on food waste. I read that annually 1.3 billion tonnes of food produced worldwide is never eaten.

In Canada, an average of 172 kg of food per person is wasted every year; that’s $27 billion thrown out the window. Food waste also accounts for approximately 10 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions in the world.

But it’s within our power to halt this trend. Being efficient means planning more carefully and thoughtfully, no matter how insignificant the activity may seem — such as food shopping, car trips, or running appliances.

In his Philosophical Rudiments, the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) wrote, “Riches are gotten with industry, and kept by frugality.” A slight rewording, and it becomes more appropriate to our situation today: “Riches gotten from nature are kept by frugality.”

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Piecing the jigsaw of violence together Team cites information sharing as its best weapon against domestic abuse

actions, it can really speed things up.

“Our role is to support women and help them start a different life, if that is what they need and want. “(FSGV) can get them to safety, offer counselling and financial support.”

The majority of the time, the first point of contact for domestic abuse victims is the RCMP or the provincial government’s Ministry of Children and Family Development. RICAT will then get a summary of the information from all the agencies that are involved.

But the referral could, in the first instance, come from anyone — a neighbour, a friend, a relative or a doctor.

“When a referral is made, there is already usually a lot on file for the victim, from places such as a social worker or from the hospital,” explained Tarasoff.

“Between myself and Rick (Dubras), we bring everyone onto the same page.”

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reaking the vicious cycle of domestic violence in Richmond is often about fitting the pieces of the jigsaw together.

Until a specialized, interagency team was forged two years ago, however, few had any idea what the completed puzzle even looked like.

One of the primary aims of the team — RICAT (Richmond Interagency Case Assessment Team) — is to make sure that bigger picture never goes out of focus and that the victim is first protected from danger, then nurtured to safety.

A unit such as RICAT — whose members include the likes of victim support workers, police officers and addiction counsellors from agencies such as Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV), the RCMP and Richmond Addiction Services (RASS) — nother barrier for the agencies in had been talked about for many years.

Richmond trying to help the victims of Richmond RCMP, in particular, stated in domestic violence are the often invisible, 2009 that services were out there to help cultural hurdles. victims of domestic abuse, but were scatThere are people, admitted Tarasoff, that tered across the region with little commuare not familiar with the area or the lannication between each agency for fear of guage. These people, she said, are the ones breaching privacy laws. “that we want to reach out to and the people A total of 18 members now meet monthly that feel the most isolated. to discuss and analyze domestic abuse cas“There are (separation) issues; coming es in Richmond and work on plans to steer here without their extended families and the the victims to a better life, when needed. support that comes with that; being unfamil“There’s always been a collaboration iar with the laws and what social services are and, as long as there was client consent, available to them. we could talk to anyone we wanted,” said “There could be a whole segment out Torie Hurst, FSGV’s program manager for there unrecorded, perhaps due to the " Richmond RCMP’s domestic violence coordinator, Cpl. Chris Tarasoff, said the formation of RICAT Richmond and New Westminster, whose shame, who knows? They may not come (Richmond Interagency Case Assessment Team) has led to a more unified approach to dealing with team has more than 100 active files across forward due to shame, fear, financial decases of domestic abuse. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News the two cities. pendency or they don’t want to involve the “When it comes to RICAT, though, safety police.” trumps privacy and we don’t need consent domestic violence coordinator, and Rick support. To pick everything up suddenly Every culture has its own issues or reaif we feel there is imminent danger.

Dubras, RASS’s executive director. and leave isn’t easy. sons, added Tarasoff, who didn’t want to “Files can be very fluid and something Tarasoff said the sharing of information “There are financial, daycare and housing speculate whether Richmond is a special can happen quickly that changes the situat the one table, that RICAT affords the needs. case in itself, due to the high immigrant ation. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle sometimes, various players, can be a major factor in “People should know that we’re alive to population from Asia. with everyone at the (RICAT) table holding tackling the complex issues that often the fact there are many issues and it’s not a RICAT, however, with its more rounded one piece. surround domestic violence. quick fix and we’re doing all we can to get approach, has the ability, said Tarasoff and “One piece we had at one time didn’t “(Before RICAT), the police would focus people help.”

Hurst, to help more people come forward. look too bad; but something “I think it probably is helpdidn’t sit well with us. We ing (people come forward), took it to RICAT and it was but the awareness needs to a case of ‘holy cow’ when get better,” said Tarasoff.

Police-reported data shows that In May, 2014, Jian Hua In case of an emergency, or of the RCMP pulled out the “Not everyone wants to seven out of 10 victims of family“James” Wu was alleged to have an abusive situation unfolding in (spouse’s) history and other go straight to the police, but related violence in Canada in killed his wife in their apartment front of you, do not attempt to (RICAT) players also had they might not go to one of 2013 were female, with the most on Granville Avenue in Richintervene directly. Call the police. pieces of the jigsaw and, all the other agencies for fear represented age groups being the mond.

If you are a victim of domestic of a sudden, it became a that nothing will be done.

30s for women and 15-to-19 year Wu still awaits a court date, but violence or would like to speak to very scary picture.”

What people need to realize The beauty of RICAT, addolds for males. the case came amidst a flurry of someone about it, call 9-1-1 if now is that we are all at the ed Hurst, are the cases that Approximately 88,000 victims violent domestic abuse incidents you’re in immediate danger. same table.” are not the obvious ones, of family violence were reported across the province that sparked Otherwise, call FSGV on 604-279The police are required to but “ones that, when we by police, according to a 2011 protests from women’s rights 7100 or go online to victimlinkbc. offer victims services such trust each other at (RICAT) study by Statistics Canada. groups. ca. as FSGV, which provides and share information with short-term, emotional and other players at the table, crisis support for the victims, those cases become more clear.” he two must-haves that create safety for on police matters and everyone else the including court accompaniment and explaa victim, said Hurst, is affordable housing nations of the judicial process, if that’s the same,” said Tarasoff, who said that RICAT ntil 2010, before an ICAT (Interagency and an income. has about half a dozen active files at the stage it’s at.

Case Assessment Team) was estab“If we’re sitting at the RICAT table, we moment.

Essentially, though, it’s up to the client lished in the North Okanagan, multiple sercould be talking about a particular case and “But it’s not an easy fix when it comes whether they want the help or not. vices worked hard, independently, at trying it could lead to someone there helping to to domestic violence; it’s not an easy fix to “The number one thing that women need to break the aforementioned cycle of abuse. just arrest offenders; we needed to start fast-track income assistance for the victim,” to understand is that, we don’t need to And in 2013, Richmond formed its own thinking out of the box; we needed to break said Hurst, of the benefit of forming relation- involve the police every time,” said Hurst. team, which is now co-chaired by Cpl. the cycle. ships with other agencies.

“We can explore their options and our Christina Tarasoff, Richmond RCMP’s “To get them out of this cycle, they need “When you have those face-to-face interresources; my team does that very well.”

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Three things to do this weekend

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The Richmond Olympic Experience: Saturday Nov. 21: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to zoom down a bobsleigh run or soar through the air on a ski jump?

Those Olympic-sized experiences, and much more, will be yours to discover and enjoy starting Saturday (Nov. 21) and running until Tuesday (Nov. 24) as the Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) at the Richmond Olympic Oval welcomes visitors ahead of the grand opening next week.

The Community ROX Days are open to Richmond residents who must register for the free previews by registering at the ROX website (therox.ca).

A limited number of spaces are available and those signing up must arrive at their designated time.

The ROX has a total of five, high-tech sports simulators, as well as an array of

" Take to the ‘skies’ at the ROX (Richmond Olympic Experience) in one of the sports simulators on Saturday. Photo submitted

other interactive displays, and a chance to re-visit the memorable moments when the Richmond Olympic Oval hosted events during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Richmond’s own sports history will also be front and centre in a special display.

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Charlotte Diamond, Holiday Delight Family Concert: Saturday Nov. 21: One of Richmond’s best loved, musical treasures will be doing what she’s done for 30 years — delighting audiences of all ages Saturday at

Lansdowne Centre.

Charlotte Diamond, along with her son Matt, will be presenting their Holiday Delight Family Concert from 1 p.m. in the Kiosk Court.

At the Lansdowne performance she will play a whole list of favourites including Four Hugs a Day, Each of Us Is a Flower, The Hug Bug, I am a Pizza (Je suis une pizza).

And she will play songs from her recently released, 14th recording Diamonds by the Sea that she co-produced with Matt.

The CD introduces 19 new songs, such as, Ottie the Otter, I Have Shoes and I Can Walk, Put the Beat in Your

Feet, and The Moose on the Loose, all of which will be premiered at the concert.

Diamond has also been busy with the recent release of her first, children’s board book, Slippery Fish in Hawai’i based on her well-loved song, Octopus (Slippery Fish). She will be auto" Charlotte graphing Diamond her book and CD’s — which are available in Steveston at Splash Toys and Beatmerchant Record —

after the concert.

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Steveston United Church Annual Christmas Bazaar: Saturday Nov. 21: It’s that time of year again. Time to get ready for the Christmas season and Steveston United Church (3720 Broadway Street) is holding its Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The event features a chow main lunch (tickets are available at church), home baking, jams, jellies, pickles, an Asian food market, theme basket raffles, a door prize, a silent auction and much more.

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n early November 2015, Canada’s ‘Ecofiscal Commission’ issued a 59-page report, We Can’t Get There From Here: Why Pricing Traffic Congestion is Critical to Beating It, the full text of which is online on www.ecofiscal.ca

The Ecofiscal Commission, founded in November 2014 and based at McGill University describes itself as, “a group of experienced, policy-minded economists from across the country, seeking to broaden the discussion of ecofiscal policy reform beyond the academic sphere and into the realm of practical policy application… [and aiming] to serve policy-makers across the political spectrum, at all levels of government.”

The term ‘ecofiscal’ describes the policies this commission says it is dedicated to developing policies that simultaneously improve “economic prosperity” and “environmental sustainability.” A basic feature of these policies will be pricing polluting activities to provide incentive for reducing the activity and to raise revenue for innovating and recycling “back into the economy to generate further benefits.”

Essentially, the report attempts to define the scope of the problem—the scourge of too costly traffic congestion (read “traffic jams”) in economic, social and environmental terms in the four identified Canadian cities suffering therefrom—namely Metro Vancouver, Calgary, The Greater Toronto Area, and Greater Montreal.

The report recommends pilot projects for each city necessarily “customized to their local context.” In Ontario, news reports indicated that the provincial Liberal government, whether in response to the commission report or on its own initiative has already

formed the intention to implement a road pricing ‘project’ by year end.

Ontario’s citizenry is thus now on the alert (or should be) that a decision is pending as to “where the … highoccupancy toll [HOT] lanes [will be established] and what the fees will be for using them. These news reports go on to say that the intended new HOT lanes will allow motorists without passengers to pay to use highoccupancy vehicle [HOV] lanes designed to encourage carpooling. In addition this plan will include adding HOV and HOT lanes to new or expanded highways.

For Metro Vancouver, constrained geographically by mountains, the Fraser River and the ocean with “polycentric travel patterns with multiple hubs of activity, and a complex governance structure with involvement from multiple municipalities and the provincial government,” the report recommends applying “variable pricing to each of the region’s bridges and tunnels that cross waterways” as “one way to price access to key driving arteries to reduce regional congestion.” In other word, tolling not just on the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges as currently in place, but on all the bridges and tunnels throughout the region.

Road pricing as a solution for traffic congestion is not a new idea. Certainly it is highly contentious. Where it has been in effect for many years—London, England and Sao Paulo, Brazil for example, studies and anecdote say the deterrent effect has worn off.

Negative incentives have a way of generating workarounds not necessarily in compliance with desired outcomes. In Sao Paulo, for example, where citywide access is based on license plate numbers, most households have sufficient vehicles with appropriately numbered plates to ensure daily access. Vehicle numbers reportedly are higher than ever.

Whatever the solution might be, traffic jams are a blight on society, creating stressed and exhausted commuters who get to work with depleted energy and return home at the end of their tether.

The Nominations and Election Committee is seeking Vancity members to fill three director positions in the 2016 election. Each position is for a three-year term, commencing after the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Prospective candidates are strongly advised to attend an information session which will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver. Please contact the Governance Department by no later than 12 noon, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to register for this session.

Prospective candidates are required to submit confirmation of their intention to run by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter.

Specific details about running for election can be found in the Candidates’ Package posted on our website, vancity.com. If you require a hard copy of this information, please contact the Governance Department at 604.877.7595.

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Ask A Professional

What is property transfer tax?

Q: How does it affect me selling

do I need boiler and machinery Q: Why business insurance ? I don’t have a boiler.

This is another one of the common questions we are asked, the answer is the coverages are very A: necessary, this coverage protects equipment that

my house?

In March of 1987 the Provincial Gov’t of B.C. A: introduced the Property Transfer Tax (PTT). This tax is payable when an application to register a transfer of an interest in land is presented to the Land Title Office. The tax is based on the value of the interest being transferred and is calculated as follows: 1% of the first $200,000.00 and 2% on the remaining balance. Some examples of transactions requiring PTT are: a purchase or transfer of property (an estate in fee simple), an agreement for sale, and a leasehold interest. But there are numerous exemptions for PTT, such as: a first time buyer of a principal residence, a transfer to a related individual, a transfer to a surviving joint tenant or to an executor of an estate. For exemptions, certain requirements must be met. PTT does not affect the seller. The purchaser (transferee) is responsible for paying the PTT.

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I suffer from acne rosacea and dry sensitive skin but would like to improve my wrinkles and skin texture, what do you recommend?

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Many of our clients would like to reverse the effect that age has on our skin. However, many products on the market can be sensitizing, or have a negative effect on your skin altogether.

When looking at skin treatments, I often like to look at what some of the leading edge skin care clinics are doing right here in Vancouver.

For acne and acne rosacea, I recommend Riversol skin cleansers and creams developed by world renowned Dermatologist Dr. Jason Rivers of Pacific Dermaesthetics. They utilize beta-thujaplicin, a potent anti-oxidant from pacific red cedar trees that clarifies and improves skin texture. When used as part of a full skin protocol, this regimen can improve acne and acne rosacea in as little as 4 weeks.

For anti-wrinkle and anti-aging, I like to recommend Di Morelli Retinol and Vitamin C serum developed by Dr. Robert Morrell from the Medical Rejuvenation Centre in Vancouver. Both products utilize medicinal grade ingredients in unique concentrations to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.

To learn more, join us Thursday November 26, from 5-8 pm as part of our Night of Skin Specialists. Join Dr. James Macdonald, Donna Singleton from the Medical Rejuvenation Centre, and Pharmacists Judy Xie and myself as we talk eczema, rosacea, acne, anti-wrinkle, hyperpigmentation, and natural makeup. Register today by calling 604-232-0159 or emailing stevestonpharmacist@gmail.com.

businesses depend upon the most and standard policies exclude coverages for these items:

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➢ Hot Water Tanks, HVAC and Refrigeration systems. ➢ Mechanical Pumps, Fans, Compressors, Electrical Motors, transformers and Panels. ➢ Computers, Printers, Telephone Systems, Photocopiers, Fax Machines, etc ➢ Security Systems ,Stoves,Ovens,Retail Scanning Equipment and Fibre Optic Cables The boiler and machinery is also labelled ‘mechanical breakdown’ under some policies. We rarely sell business policies that do not include these vital coverages. As well this is one of the least expensive coverages there is to purchase. As always we are happy to answer any questions there are on this or any insurance topic.

Thomas Forbes Insurance Broker

Mardon Insurance Brokers

#145-3900 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC V7E 2K1

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What does a free consultation involve in Q: your office?

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The first consultation appointment involves a medical and dental questionnaire. Like all medical and dental offices we require information to form a picture of who we are consulting. Medical and dental history allows us to properly assess your oral conditions in order to propose a viable treatment plan best suited for your specific needs. The next step is a complete intra oral (inside your mouth) and extra oral (head and neck) exam. At this point we are looking for lumps and bumps that do not belong. If any anomalies are found you are referred to the appropriate practitioner best suited to address your needs. In the intra oral exam the teeth are checked for caries (cavities) and mobility. If you are having a partial made we will refer you back to your dentist for any necessary work or xrays that may need to be completed before we fabricate your partial. This is important, as you are making a large investment into your teeth and the foundations must be assured. At the end of your consultation you are given a treatment plan (quote) for services. If you have insurance, we will preauthorize your prosthetic with your insurance company. Once we receive your preauthorization back from your insurance company we will contact you with the amount your insurance is paying. You are not obligated to go ahead, but you will know what your financial obligation will be in case you decide to have the work done. If you have any questions regarding this or any other implant or dental related subject please do not hesitate to call or make an appointment for a free consultation.

Alex Hupka

Reg’d Denturist Reg’d Dental Technician Alex Hupka Denturist #240 - 3671 Westminster Hwy.

at Terra Nova Shopping Centre

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Denturist

Q: can I still eat out at restaurants?

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Now that I am trying to eat healthy

My first questions to you would be “Is it realistic that you will never eat out again?”. When we are trying to eat healthy and lose or gain weight we often set strict limitations that are not realistic in the long-term and can often lead us to failure. The key is finding strategies and habits that allow you to continue doing the things you enjoy, like eating out at restaurants, but with the ability to make better choices that match your goals. Let’s keep it real. Yes, often restaurant meals tend to have bigger portions, higher calories, and more fats, sodium and sugars than a home cooked meal. But, that does not mean we cannot eat out and still make healthy choices without totally side swiping our goals.

It is up to you to take ownership over your meal and what you choose to eat while out. A few tips to think about: • Know the menu. Look at the restaurant menu online and make your food choices before going out and before you are hungry.

• The meal, could it be prepared differently?

• Think of substitutes or changes that could make your meal a healthier option.

• Ask for sauces and condiments on the side so you can control the amount you use.

• Avoid filling up on appetizers or empty calories including pop and juices while waiting for your main course.

• If you choose to have dessert, share one.

• Avoid mindless eating once you get home from eating out.

When you choose to take control over your food choices it is possible to eat out and not feel as restricted, limited or guilty. A little more thought and planning may be needed when eating out, but that should not take away from your restaurant experience. Better choices will leave you feeling more confident and satisfied about yourself and keep you on track with your goals.

If you have any questions or want the full details about this, please call.

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Precision Nutrition Coach MAKI Performance Training 11980 Hammersmith Way Unit 2130, Richmond

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Ask A Professional there any laws about scattering Q: Are cremated remains?

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There are no provincial regulations that prohibit the scattering of cremated remains by land, sea, or by air, however some municipal by-laws may prohibit. This decision should be carefully considered.

Cremated remains should not be scattered on private property without permission. Even with permission, that property can be sold and change hands leaving Sandra Melin CFSP no accessibility. Although the act of scattering may Manager have some romantic appeal, it is an irreversible decision that leaves no permanent memorial site for 604-273-3748 Richmond Funeral Home friends and family or for future generations.

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A dental nightguard is a removable mouthguard that fits over the chewing surfaces of either the upper or lower teeth. It is worn usually during sleep and is made of either a hard plastic or acrylic. Often called a grinding guard, this appliance is designed to minimize the effects of night time tooth clenching or grinding on your teeth and gums. The process of making a nightguard involves two visits to the dentist, the first in which impressions are taken, and the second in which the lab fabricated guard is fitted to your teeth and bite.

The main benefit of the nightguard is to minimize wear of your teeth if you actively clench or grind at night time.

Other benefits of the nightguard may include reduced muscle tension in your jaw muscles, which can lead to a decreased incidence of headaches. Additionally, the use of a nightguard may contribute in slowing down the rate of gum recession due to the decreased forces on susceptible teeth. Finally, a nightguard is often used to protect new crowns or veneers since grinding forces involve porcelain to plastic contact instead of porcelain to tooth.

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this you must locate the isolation valve for each outside tap. Upon shutting the valve off to isolate the outside tap you must open the outside tap to let the water drain out. You may have to open a small bleeder nut on the side of the isolation valve to allow the water to drain out of the outside tap. If you have a hose attached to the outside tap it is critical that you disconnect the hose, remove it, and store if for winter. Hoses tend to freeze. When water freezes it expands and will travel up the hose and may split your outside tap.

You might not even realize this occurred, until you go to water your garden in the spring and suddenly your flooding your house from the water of a hose bib that has split inside your wall. If you can’t find a shut off valve to turn off the outside tap, you can put some insulation around the outside tap to protect it from freezing and cover it with a plastic bag to protect it from the rain. If you have a lawn/garden irrigation system, don’t forget to have this shut off and blown out with high pressure air, or you may find yourself in need of a shovel this spring to access and repair your split water piping.

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to install a gas insert into the fireplace. What steps should we follow if we want to update the fireplace surround and mantel?

Second, you should be ready to make a decision on the style, size, and model of fireplace insert. Having the manufacturer’s specifications for the insert will give you clearances for combustible and non-combustible materials. Plan to use tile and/or stone material on the face brick immediately around the opening while the specifications will clarify mantel details. For example, our most popular insert requires a height of 44” for a 12” deep mantel when measured from the hearth whereas choosing a less efficient unit from the same manufacturer will allow the 12” deep mantle to be at a height of 37”.

Rob Zadra

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We currently have a wood-burning fireplace Q: with brick facing and a mantel. We are planning

First, do not remove the brick facing. This is what the manufacturers expect to be in place when they designed, tested, and approved their inserts. The existing fireplace and chimney must maintain the standards set by the Fire Code ensuring the heat generated by the new insert will be managed safely by the existing fireplace. If you have a rough rock face then speak with a mason about its removal and prepare to replace it with a standard brick in advance of finishing the fireplace.

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The walk through and report will give you a 3rd party opinion that doesn’t have the emotional attachment that can cloud some buyer’s judgement. It should be used along with all the other information and documentation that you have gathered to help you make a more informed home buying decision.

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Q: What is a home inspection and why have one?

A home inspection is an unbiased evaluation and professional opinion on the condition and performance of the main systems or components of a home. The main intent is to identify deficient, deteriorated or unsafe areas and components. The findings are then relayed to the client during the site walk through and are documented in a written report. Further evaluation and or repair of certain components by other qualified professionals may also be recommended.

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Ask A Professional My son is a college student who just got a summer job that involves working outside, Q: and even though he loves it, I’m a bit

are the top holiday cyber scams to Q: What watch out for?

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It is that time of the year when cyber sharks are in a feeding frenzy. Every year they get smarter and users are scammed in record numbers. Companies are not immune either.

What to expect this year? Black Friday/Cyber Monday Specials too good to be true. Combo scams mixing phone calls and cyber exploits, fake contests, fake ticket sales, in particular for movies such as Star Wars. Charity tricksters, e-greeting cards, fake gift cards or vouchers, fake web sites that are a copy of the real one but steal your money – and fake refund scams.

Should you ever click on an e-mail link? No. Reputable companies rarely send out links any more as the fake ones vastly outnumber the real ones.

Does virus scan software protect you? No. Anti-virus software hasn’t worked for years. Need to test a link or an attachment for malware, go here: https://www.virustotal.com/ and see for yourself how effective anti-virus tools really are.

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It’s also important to remember that your son’s employer is responsible for providing him — a young and new worker — with proper training and orientation about all workplace hazards. The dangerous effects of summer heat and sun exposure are just some of the many hazards that new workers need to be made aware of.

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group environment?

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Chiropractors have answered this question “YES” for decades. Patients

who have regular adjustments have less illness, less medical intervention, take less drugs, have less hospital stays and remain ambulatory much longer in life than those people who don’t have chiropractic care. In a low back pain

study, 2 groups had intensive Chiropractic care for 1 month. The 1st group had no treatment for the 9 months following. The 2nd group received maintenance chiropractic adjustments for 9 months.

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The results, the 1st group returned to pre-treatment pain and disability. The group

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that followed-up with 9 months of maintenance care not only maintained their original improvements but they also showed gradual continued improvement.

Chiropractic, when used regularly, can result in gradual improvements in

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a person’s life throughout their lifetime. When patients use chiropractic for symptom relief only, they often feel better for a little while but eventually the symptoms return because there has not been enough time for their body to completely heal and repair. Call for a complimentary consultation today for your overall good health!

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there any new books on coins coming Q: Are out soon?

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At Maki Performance Training we feel there is a strong motivational factor in working out in a group setting.

The power of team work can be a great catalyst in achieving your fitness goals. If you are feeling challenged or losing steam during a workout, you can look around and find a bit of empathy or encouragement from your peers to pull you through.

Your chances of achieving and maintaining your fitness goals are better met when you know that you are a part of something.

Not everyone will be at the same fitness level, but knowing you are supported is enough to make you not want to quit.

In addition to an effective workout, the group training environment offers camaraderie, stress relief and an emotional connection with your fellow participants. With a variety of instructors that keep clients coming back, being in a group nurtures the body, mind and spirit. At MPT we promote that being part of a group also creates a supportive community that resonates with members during their workouts as well as outside in their everyday lives. Connections and lasting friendships are made.

Ragani Lal-Rogier

Trainer MAKI Performance Training 11980 Hammersmith Way Unit 2130, Richmond

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If you have any questions or want the full details about this, please call.

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Why do I need to have insurance

Charlton Press publishes the best catalogues on Canadian coins and banknotes. The new 2016 catalogues have just arrived in stock.

Starting with the 2016 Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, this is the 70th edition of what is the best catalogue for serious collectors of Canadian coins. It lists every coin issued for circulation from 1858 until 2015 with prices for up to 10 different grades of each coin. All major and most minor varieties are included with prices. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. coins are also included. Each year there is a special section at the back and this year it is on small penny varieties. The retail price of this book is $24.95.

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The final catalogue is Charlton Volume Two, Collector Issues. This catalogue lists every coin issued only for collectors by the Royal Canadian Mint. With 180 different coins issued in 2013, 250 different in 2014 and 350 different in 2015 this catalogue is a necessity just to keep up with the mint. My favourite use for the catalogue is to check the actual mintage of the coins. The Mint issues a maximum amount they can mint but often does not mint that amount and the actual amount can be much lower. An example are the Goalie masks from a few years ago where authorized mintage was 5,000 but actual mintage below 500 for some masks. This catalogue sells for $34.95. All catalogues are PST exempt but we do need to charge GST. JIM

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The 2016 Charlton Paper Money Catalogue has every note issued by the Canadian government since 1858.As well it includes all Provincial and Municipal issues of currency. Did you know that Alberta issued a $1.00 bill in 1936 or that North Vancouver issued $1, 5, & 10 bills in 1913. These as well as many other scarce notes are listed and priced in this catalogue. Regarding pricing, I have noticed that most banknotes from 1937 and older increased by about 10% and the 1954 notes increased by 5%. This catalogue sells for $34.95.

Many of us have been enjoying this unusually hot and dry summer and the conditions have been great for relaxing at the poolside or the lake. However, people who spend their working days outside — especially those with physical jobs — have to protect themselves from the effects of heat, harmful UV rays, and dehydration.

Although any prolonged exposure to sun and heat can cause adverse effects, doing manual work in high temperatures puts an extra strain on your body by increasing its core temperature. Dehydration is a key factor in heat illness. So whether you’re exerting yourself through exercise or manual work, you need to make sure you consume plenty of fluids. Sports drinks can be a good option if intense exertion is involved as they replace the electrolytes or minerals, our bodies need to function properly and which are lost through perspiration.

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COMMUNITYin Focus Banana bread or zumba?

You decide... ...McMath student club hosting dance night, with baking on the side in aid of Ugandan children ALANCAMPBELL Staff Reporter

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anana bread and a zumba dance night are not usually found on the same bill.

But that’s exactly what the 100-strong McMath Interact Club is doing next Wednesday, Nov. 25, all in aid of a charity in Uganda for impoverished children, called Jaaja Barb’s Home of Angels.

The student club picks a project every month in an effort to “make a difference” and this month they’ve been baking banana bread and busy organizing the zumba night to raise as much money as possible for the charity, which is run locally.

“The club has been helping this charity

for a while now,” said Mila Melanidis, a Grade 12 student at McMath secondary and social chair of the club.

“They’re trying to build another room onto the house, so that’s what we’re helping with,” she added.

Some of the members got stuck into the mixing bowl last weekend and have been baking up a storm, with the bread on sale at the school and at the zumba night.

The zumba night, being organized by club member Nicole Gustavsson, runs from 7 - 8 p.m. at the school on Garry Street, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10, at the door and by emailing nicoledgus@gmail.com.

Raffle baskets will also be on sale to support Jaaja Barb’s Home of Angels, which is the brainchild of B.C. resident Barb Giraud.

" The McMath Interact Club takes on a project every month that it hopes will make a difference somewhere in the world. This month, the members are hosting a zumba night and baking banana bread for sale, all in aid of a local charity that built a house in Uganda for impoverished children.

The event runs next Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 7-8 p.m. Tickets are $10, at the door or by emailing nicoledgus@gmail.com. Photo submitted

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Making waves in China

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Brayden Low made it to the WHL with the Everett Silvertips and knows well the ups and downs promising young ice hockey players can face as they chase their dream to reach the highest levels in the sport. Photo submitted

A deal signed Nov. 6 by Richmond’s White Water West to develop an allseason water park in Hong Kong is expected to help Ocean Park Hong Kong become an iconic tourist attraction.

The announcement was part of B.C. Premier Christy Clark’s trade mission to China and Vietnam. Richmond Centre MLA and Minister of International Trade Teresa Wat was at the event. The Water World project is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2018, and will accommodate up to 10,500 visitors a day.

Navigating a smooth route on the ice tions higher up the ice hockey food chain, or player agents.

Staff Reporter “Certainly, there are agents out there who PRAPHAELRICHMONDNEWS.COM want to get a hold of these young kids and push them to sign, and then maybe go out of their comfort zone and get on a team ven if the chances of becoming an NHL right away, rather than perhaps a year or player are akin to winning a major lottery, the road leading to the “dream” doesn’t have two down the road,” Low said. “Sometimes, a decision like that can come back to bite to be filled with pot holes. them.”

Just ask Richmond’s Brayden Low. He Low said he’s made it his job to make hit plenty of them during his time in junior young players aware of what they may be hockey. The one-time Richmond Sockeye getting into, especially if they are considered and member of numerous Western Hockey to be good enough to advance.

League teams knows the pitfalls players can Asked if he felt agents provided a positive experience. step for promising young players, Low said That’s why he’s developed his own conno. sulting business called Composite Hockey “Eventually, the right agent will, abso(compositehockey.com). lutely,” he said. “But at 14, 15, and even 16, “I went through junior hockey in a way unless the player is labelled to be an NHL that I hope that nobody goes through junior draft pick and play major junior hockey at hockey,” he said in a phone interview from 16, getting an agent is not Edmonton where he is a always the best thing.” member of the University Low characterized agents of Alberta’s Golden Bears I went through junior seeking out young teenage men’s ice hockey team.

His on-ice journey took hockey in a way that I hope players to sign as a “cash grab.” him all over the map as that nobody goes through “They just want their he slowly climbed up the agency fee, which is usulevels of the sport, battling junior hockey. ally around $500, he said, adversity along much of – B L “then they just tend to the route. forget about you.

“I got drafted out of “If they are an average bantam in Richmond, 15 or 16-year-old player, played for the Sockeyes at who has been noticed, 16, signed a contract with then I don’t think an agent Portland (WHL’s Portland is necessary,” he said. “I didn’t know many Winterhawks), injured my knee in (training) guys coming up through the system, or even camp, came back at 17 to play in Merritt. top round picks, who had agents until their And at 18, I was in (WHL teams) Portland, draft year.”

Seattle, and Everett,” Low said. “That’s just Ian Gallagher, director of player developnot the ideal way of doing things.”

Low felt young hockey players — those un- ment with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants said der 16 — could benefit from his experiences the direction of minor hockey has changed significantly over the past number of years and get advice on how they can approach with the addition of more professional inthe game in numerous ways, including struction at younger ages. finding the right equipment, understandAnd he said players and their families have ing eligibility requirements for the WHL and to be cautious and weigh all factors before NCAA, dealing with distractions in daily life, making decisions for their son’s advanceand what it’s like to be away from home with ment. a billet family for the first time.

“Sometimes, you have to be a little bit Low said there isn’t anyone out there careful that this (consulting a player) is currently offering that kind of insight, other something that’s developmental in nature than coaches, scouts from other organiza-

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and is in fact a truism, because sometimes people’s singular experiences are exactly that and not broad enough,” Gallagher said.

“I don’t want to discourage anyone from taking a role in this, but I do think it’s neat that a player who has played in our league is working as a consultant.”

On the subject of having an agent at a young age, Gallagher said they are an important part of a player’s development.

“But they are ultimately in it for the business side of the game,” Gallagher said. “And good business for them is player development.

“Agents are grabbing players who are younger and younger simply to secure their influences over them at an earlier stage, which makes their services less accurate because they are further away from the time when true agent representation is required,” he said.

“The first time a player needs an agent is when they are in a program that has them living away from home and need a voice other than a parent to communicate with providers to ensure there’s good balance for the player.

“Is it right or wrong for agents getting involved at younger and younger ages?

That’s probably not for me to judge. But I can certainly say that the true purpose of an agent is to negotiate contracts and secure professional relationships with professional teams. And that’s more disconnected at an earlier age.”

What young players should strive to achieve along with their development in the game is a sense of balance in their life, Gallagher said.

“They (players) put in so much work preparing that they need to smelling the roses along the way,” he said.

Part of that, for Low, is keeping the expectations of young players realistic.

“That’s a huge part. Where I am targeting, it’s the top bantam kids (13 - 14-year-olds),” he said. “Obviously, they all want to play junior hockey. But you have to remain realistic.

“If I talk to 100 kids, maybe one will play in the NHL, and 10 may play major junior.

But at the same time, it’s extremely difficult to tell how a 14-year-old is going to pan out in their next four years.”

" Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat was

on hand in Hong Kong as White Water West signed a deal to build a waterpark expansion there. Photo submitted

Care in the air Sea Island-based Helijet and and Executive Air Ambulance have teamed up to provide a strategic business alliance starting this month. In an announcement from the two companies, the deal is a seven-year agreement to jointly provide dedicated, medically-equipped jet aircraft — a Hawker 800A and a Learjet 31A — on a 24-7 worldwide basis. The fixed wing-turbojet air medical transport service will cater to existing and future medical assistance companies, insurance companies and private sector clients throughout North America and abroad. Helijet will operate both jets exclusively for EAA’s medical transport undertakings. From its 24,000-squarefoot facility at YVR, Helijet will provide the home base for the aircraft, its flight crews and EAA management and medical personnel. EAA’s medical staff includes registered nurses, critical care flight paramedics, respiratory therapists, and physicians.

“The services provided by both Helijet and EAA are certainly complementary, and we’ll be able to work together on a synergistic basis to the benefit of both firms, and their customers,” said Daniel Sitnam, president of Helijet. “Our base and aircraft, combined with EAA’s considerable experience in air ambulance service, means each of us is able to concentrate on our individual areas of expertise, while also helping deliver superior air transport services for patients, no matter where they may be.”

" This Hawker 800A is one of two jets that

Helijet and Executive Air Ambulance have teamed up to use as part of a strategic partnership. Photo submitted

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One of Richmond’s most popular trails, the Railway Greenway, will be the subject of a walking tour Nov. 21 from 10 - 11 a.m. Explore the multi-use cycling/walking Railway Avenue Trail that takes you through several neighbourhoods connecting the Fraser River Middle Arm and South Dyke/Steveston waterfronts. Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Railway Ave. and Westwater Dr.

biggest Christmas Craft Fair Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Steveston Community Centre. With more than 160 tables of juried

home-crafted arts, baking, canning, carving, jewelry, textiles, toys, and other delightful artisan favours, visitors are sure to find something

for everyone on their list, or a special treat for themselves. Admission is by cash donation in support of the Steveston park playground

project, or a non-perishable food donation in support of the Richmond Food Bank.

There will also be a concession hosted by the Older

Adults Program participants, with proceeds from the concession benefiting the Older Adults Program at the Steveston Community Centre.

Richmond Public Library is hosting the 2015 Multicultural Creative Writing Festival: A Feast for the Heart at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 21 at the Brighouse branch, featuring public readings of original creative writing pieces. For more information on submitting a piece for reading, contact: Sophia Zhang at 778-863-5828, or zhang. sophia8@gmail.com.

Richmond’s fourth Writerin-Residence program, featuring celebrated playwright and arts educator Sally Stubbs will be coming to a close with a special multigenerational event featuring storytelling, video, song, puppets and on Nov. 21 from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome to attend and hear great stories by local residents, as well as a bid farewell to Richmond’s fourth writer-in-residence.

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Make art a family affair at the Richmond Art Gallery’s Family Sunday on Nov. 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. Held every fourth Sunday of the month, the event is a free drop-in art program that offers families the occasion to explore the gallery, located at 7700 Minoru Gate, together through various art activities. All supplies are provided, thanks to support from RBC Foundation. Due to holidays, there will be no Family Sunday in December.

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ongtime local residents Jim and Kathy Clarke watched with interest as Tsawwassen Springs masterplanned community came to life.

“We weren’t even thinking about moving, although we are now empty nesters,” says Jim Clarke. “But we’d been watching the development and gradually we became more interested.” Impressed with the quality and beauty of the natural surroundings, they decided to check out the show home.

“The location was very important to us but it was more than that … the quality construction really got me,” he says, adding his company works with the construction industry. “We also love the fact that many young families have bought here as well.” The couple soon found themselves buying a three-bedroom sub-penthouse in Phase Two. “My wife Kathy loves the open-concept kitchen, the high ceilings and big decks,”

he says. “We have great views of the bluff and of the golf course. We also like being close to the ferry terminal, the security of the community and the turnkey lifestyle.”

Welcome to Phase 3 of Shato Holdings Ltd’s masterplanned community; Tsawwassen Springs. The six-storey concrete building will feature 90 residences, ranging from 553-square-foot studios up to more than 2600 square feet of penthouse living with oversized private rooftop patios.

“We listened to feedback from buyers in Phase One and Two and took the best of what they told us for Phase Three,” says Sarah Toigo, Director, Sales and Marketing for the project.

The residences feature nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the sub-penthouse level, 12 feet in the penthouses), engineered hardwood flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, master bedrooms that accommodate a kingsize bed, as well as gourmet kitchens with a premium stainless-steel appliance pack-

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Nestled among walking trails and in close proximity to the ocean, Tsawwassen Springs sits on 137 acres in the midst of the Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. The buzz surrounding this enclave has attracted investors including the likes of Michael Buble and record producer Bruce Allen. Set to open this fall, Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar (named after the NHL legend) overlooks the fairways of Tsawwassen Springs.

For nearly five decades, the award-winning Vancouver-based builder, founded by

Peter C. Toigo of the White Spot restaurant chain, has built a reputation for innovative design combined with outstanding quality.

Right now, Tsawwassen Springs is offering limited time incentives: cash enticements for smaller condos (based on purchase price), and double side-by-side car garage for larger condos.

These stylish contemporary condos start at $299,900 and include one parking stall with electric charger for a golf cart or electric car, secured parking and storage. Larger condos come with two parking stalls.

Tsawwassen Springs Sales Centre show home (the 1600-square-foot corner condo) is located at 111-5099 Springs Blvd. Both are open Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to 5 pm.

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ovember 15-22 marks Restorative Justice Week around the world. This year, we celebrate the many innovations being carried out around the world through a restorative approach that emphasizes healing for victims, accountability for offenders, and the involvement of citizens in fostering a safer and healthier community.

valuable right of all affected parties to voice their opinions and come to a resolution acceptable to everyone continues to be practiced, severe punishments were replaced by community work. And, if the resolution was rejected by the offender, he or she was referred back to court. The committees were successful in resolving minor and serious cases, and had the added benefit of One illustration of an innovative and restorative restoring relationships between the affected parties approach takes place in Pakistan, where and also reducing police corruption and brutality; of reconciliation committees are slowly replacing the fostering a stronger and more cooperative working ancient custom of Jirga. The Jirga is an ancient relationship between communities and government practice, which is controlled by respected male agencies and; of offering a safer alternative for elders from the community and involves resolving women and children at risk, previously, from police conflict through a community discussion, where everyone shares opinions and the resolution must be abuse and Jirga punishment. While a lot more work remains, the committees demonstrate an innovative satisfactory to all. While disagreement is tolerated, and restorative approach to justice that is taking the final verdict is rendered unanimously by the hold. elders and punishment is delivered to those who disobey their rulings.

Whether it’s further abroad or here at home, there Reconciliation committees that include women and police are modernizing and transforming this traditional way of resolving disputes. While the

affected by a particular crime or conflict. It offers each person the opportunity to be listened to, understood and respected. A collective responsibility is undertaken to identify how people can be accountable and address the needs of victims. Resolutions are reached through consensus and must be fair and satisfactory to all. Indeed, it is an alternative and innovative approach to our traditional legal system that respects the role of community in delivering restorative justice.

The Richmond Restorative Justice Program has been in operation in Richmond since 2004 and accepts referrals from the community, including police, schools and crown. For more information about the program, please visit the restorative justice page at www.touchfam.ca or contact Program Coordinator Haroon Bajwa at 604-207-5039.

Author: Haroon Bajwa Restoration Justice Coordinator

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Restorative Justice Week November 15 - 22, 2016 If you would like more information about Restorative Justice visit the Correctional Service of Canada website, Restorative Justice page.

To find out more about the Restorative Justice Program at Touchstone Family Association: www.touchstonefamily.ca or visit the City of Richmond’s Crime Prevention: Restorative Justice page.

Congratulations to Haroon Bajwa, Restorative Justice Coordinator, on receiving the Restorative Justice Memorial Award from the Ministry of Justice for his outstanding commitment in advancing restorative Justice.

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Connaught’s future on display Sectionals Mark BOOTH Sports Editor

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onnaught Skating made a big statement about its future at the B.C./Yukon Sectional Championships.

It was an outstanding weekend for the Richmond club in Coquitlam, capturing seven medals and a whopping 13 top 10 finishes. In total, 19 skaters produced personal best scores in their biggest meet of the competitive season so far.

“That’s a lot of personal best scores,” smiled Connaught Director of Programs Keegan Murphy. “Even the kids who were in the 10th to 12th positions really exceeded our expectations. Everyone skated well but it was their results that really blew us away.”

It was at the younger age levels where Connaught made its biggest impression. They dominated the Pre Juvenile Ladies U11 category, placing three skaters in the top five, including gold medalist Maho Harada and bronze medal winner Dorothy Yuen.

It was a similar overall performance one age level higher in Juvenile Ladies 12 where Samantha Yeung earned a silver medal and Michelle Wang just missed out on a medal, placing fourth.

On the boys side, Wesley Chui confirmed his bright future by

capturing the Juvenile Men U12 division.

“I was hoping to win a medal but I’m really happy it’s gold,” said the 10-year-old who was the last one to skate in his grouping. “What I like most of all about skating is jumping.

I would love to go to the Olympics one day.”

Chui will saviour his special weekend before preparing for his next competition in Victoria. The plan is to move up to the Pre-Novice level next season.

Meanwhile, Danica Vangsgaard took a big step towards skating in her first-ever Nationals by earning bronze in Novice Ladies.

The Grade 9 Little Flower Academy student was also third a year ago in Pre-Novice and the higher division opens the door to even greater challenges. She is one of five Connaught skaters who will be representing B.C. at next month’s Western Challenge in Edmonton. A top 18 finish there will send Vangsgaard to Halifax in January for the Canadian Championships.

“It’s been a pretty good season so far,” she smiled. “After the short, I was third and knew what I needed to do in the long. There were a couple of things I could have done better but I will fix that up for Chal-

■ Connaught skaters had a number of outstanding performances at the B.C./Yukon Sectional Championships in Coquitlam, including victories at the Juvenile Men and Pre Juvenile Women levels. Photo by Mark Booth

lenge.”

Vangsgaard has been skating for 10 years, having come through the club’s CanSkate program. She was a gold medalist in Juvenile two years ago and she plans to move up to Junior next season.

“I just love to compete and it’s exciting to know I have a good chance to get to my first nationals.”

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trio of players from Richmond have helped the UBC Thunderbirds capture their sixth CIS national women’s soccer championship in school history.

The host Thunderbirds capped a memorable 2015 campaign with 3-0 win over conference rival Trinity Western Spartans on Sunday night. It was UBC’s first ap-

■ Amrit Berar (11) in action for the UBC Thunderbirds in last week’s game against the University of Calgary at the CIS Nationals Women’s Soccer Championships. Photo by Richard Lam

pearance at the nationals since 2010 after the Point Grey school lost just once in 24 games (19-1-3).

The T-Birds’ roster featured fourth-year forward Amrit Berar, sophomore defender Emma Kallner and freshman forward Amelia Crawford.

The breakthrough season was particularly satisfying for Berar who has established herself in the starting 11 and one of the veteran leaders on the team.

She enjoyed plenty of success in her youth career, playing on one of the most successful teams in the history of the Richmond Girls Soccer Association — the Red Hot Selects.

Berar was also a fixture in the provincial team program before taking her career to UBC where she is working towards her Bachelor’s of Commerce degree at the Sauder School of Business.

The McNair graduate finished tied for second in team scoring with six goals and fourth overall in points with 13. She dedicated the championship win to her grandfather who passed away earlier in the season.

“He has been in my heart, mind, and soul game in and game out,” said Berar.

“Winning the national championship after all the years of hard work has been very fulfilling. Our coach, Marisa (Kovacs) did an excellent job in understanding our player’s personalities and she connected the link.

“It has been a story tale ending. I’d like to

thank my family and friends for their endless amount of support over the years.”

Kallner made four starts this season and is poised to have a more prominent role next season with players graduating. Crawford showed her promise in limited minutes, scoring three goals and adding one assist.

Both girls graduated from Hugh Boyd.

Meanwhile, the CIS Nationals was also a homecoming of sorts for Emma Partridge.

The McMath graduate is in her second season at the University of Calgary. She helped the Dinos make just their third trip to nationals in school history where they fell out of medal contention after a loss to Queen’s in penalty kicks.

Partridge is one of three players on the Calgary roster recruited from the Total Soccer Systems (TSS) elite girls program two years ago, joining midfielder Kaely Biring and defender Remi Guindon.

Partridge made eight starts this seasoning in 16 games and came off the bench in Calgary’s 1-0 loss to UBC to open the nationals.

On the men’s side, Richmond natives Jacob Quaill and Jason Roberts helped the host Thunderbirds coming away from nationals with a bronze medal.

Quaill is a third-year defender who made three starts this season, Roberts is a freshman goalkeeper who spent much of the campaign backing up Chad Bush. Both graduated from McMath.

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Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes wil be made in the next available issue. The Richmond News wil be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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9,580

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$

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51,060

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ON SPARK 1LT CVT

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• COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES 2 YEARS/40,000 KMS*** • BASE WARRANTY 4 YEARS/80,000 KMS+ • POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 6 YEARS/110,000 KMS+

• ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 6 YEARS/110,000 KMS+ • ONSTAR 6 MONTHS~ • BUICK QUIETTUNING TECHNOLOGY

BUICK.CA

ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK DEALERS. BCBUICKDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the cash purchase of a 2015 Buick Verano 1SB, Encore 1SB, Enclave 1SL AWD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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 Buick Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. *Valid November 13 to 30, 2015, on cash purchases of select vehicles from dealer inventory. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ** 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).***The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2015 MY Buick with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. 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. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. + +Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ~ 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.

$ E.g. 20% = UP TO 5,242 CREDIT

$ E.g. 20% = UP TO 6,354 CREDIT

CASH

$ E.g. 20% = UP TO 8,193 CREDIT

CASH

TRAX 1LT AWD

CASH

EQUINOX 1LT AWD

TRAVERSE 1LT AWD TRUE NORTH EDITION

$31,770 MSRP

$26,210 MSRP

$40,965 MSRP

ALL REMAINING

2015 SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB

$ E.g. 20% = UP TO 11,073

20

CASH CREDIT

ON A SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB 2LZ

$55,365 MSRP

ALL 2015s COME WITH CHEVROLET COMPLETE CARE:

2

YEARS/40,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES **

5

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ^^

5

CASH CREDIT

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ^^

UP TO

ON SELECT 2015 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST*

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CASH CREDIT ON SILVERADO 1500 HIGH COUNTRY CREW CAB , $61,090 MSRP

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the cash purchase of a 2015 Impala, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado LD Crew, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Camaro, Trax and Silverado Double Cab. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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 Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. * Applies to oldest 15% of dealer inventory on Impala, Equinox, Traverse, Silverado LD Crew and Silverado HD Gas models as of November 10th 2015 and all remaining 2015 Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Camaro, Trax and Silverado Double Cab. Valid November 13 to 30, 2015 on cash purchases of select vehicles from dealer inventory. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered.

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. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

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