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Gagan Josan celebrates during India’s victory at the Nations Cup soccer tournament last weekend. The team beat Italy 2-1 and took home the cup for the second time in four years. Josan was also named men’s open division MVP. See page 17 for the full story and visit www.richmond-news.com for a photo gallery and video.

Badminton brawl erupts at oval during Canada open Punches fly and shirts ripped off as two Thai players get into a fist fight during tournament finals

BY WILLIAM LUK, MIKE HAGER The Vancouver Sun

Shuttlecocks were traded for straight jabs Sunday afternoon at Richmond’s Olympic oval as the doubles finals of a world-class badminton tournament turned into a fist fight between two former partners who had represented Thailand together in London last summer. Fans at the Canada Open 2013 shouted in disbelief when Bodin Issara dropped his racket mid-match and chased Maneepong Jongjit into the neighbouring court, throwing haymakers onto his former playing partner until coaches and tournament staff pulled the two apart.

A stunned Jongjit rose from the floor shirtless while a fuming Issara was cornered by others. A video of the spat was being shared rapidly on Facebook and YouTube by Sunday evening. Both the players teams were immediately disqualified and Issara required two stitches to his ear, according to tournament medical staff. Badminton Canada has yet to decide if the two who fought will be further penalized. At the start of the match, the two were warned by the ref for a verbal exchange. As recently as this January, Issara and Jongjit were ranked one of the best duos in the sport before the former announced his surprise retirement to look after his ailing

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Bodin Issara attacked opponent, and former partner, Maneepong Jongjit at the Canada Open on Sunday. The two had represented Thailand together in London last summer. For the full story, video, visit www.richmond-news.com.

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Whale-sized controversy over store sign Steveston shop advertising plus-sizes is insensitive, says gastric bypass patient

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A Steveston gift shop is rippling the waters with its in-store signage for plus-sized clothing. Local resident Sharon Arnold says a section of Lulu Island Designs features a hand-written sign, denoting XXL and XL sized clothing as the “Whale” section is not appropriate and should be removed. “I felt that it doesn’t belong here, because it’s sending the wrong message. It’s ostracizing large women,” said Arnold, adding there is also a “shrimp” sign for smaller sized clothing in the store. Arnold, 58, who has lived in Steveston for the past two years, explains the signage hit a personal note with her since she has been a plus size for many years. And two years ago, she underwent gastric bypass surgery that limits how much she — Pete Jansen can ingest to deal with her weight. Arnold, who was at one time about 455 pounds, says she has managed to lose about 100 pounds since the surgery, and is committed to losing more. It’s that ongoing challenge to slim down, for her and others in a similar situation, she feels is being undermined by signage poking fun at overweight people, referring to them as “whalesized.” “I found it offensive, and I’m not the only one,” Arnold says, adding she has learned others have decided to boycott the store. “If a person is trying hard (to lose weight) and are brought down, they have low self-esteem to begin with, and that’s not right.” While a boycott might be what it takes for the signage to be removed, Arnold says that would be detrimental to the rest of the businesses in the historic fishing village. “We don’t want to send that kind of message out. Steveston is a great place to be. And that’s one store that is sending that rotten message, and people are getting upset.” The Richmond News called and visited Lulu Island Designs on Monday, but was unable to make contact with the store’s owner to comment on the situation. The controversy spilled over to social media last weekend after Arnold posted a

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Steveston resident Sharon Arnold says she was upset by signage in a local shop that referred to XL and XXL-sized clothing as the “Whale section” (left).

photo she took of the store’s sign. On the “You grew up in Richmond, BC if you remember...” Facebook group, it sparked a stream of comments that were divided on the matter. “Pretty insensitive, eh? I guess they are trying to be funny and marine-themed,” wrote Joanne Nicholson. “How about an anorexic section?” suggested Brian Peterman. “Why do people feel so comfortable pickin’ on people with weight issues?” “Trying to be marine-themed and amusing is no excuse,” added Sandi Bezanson-Chan. “What if Sears or The Bay called their plus-sized area something like ‘Elephant Department’ or ‘Hippo Section?’” Anita Upadhyaya wrote, “I am overweight and I find that we, as a group, are among the most discriminated against (in) society. We don’t

need to encourage this kind of behaviour.” “People need to lighten up,” countered Pete Jansen. “I’m XXXL, and I take no offence at the poster. It’s funny how outraged we become in a public forum yet sit and laugh with the rest in the comfort and privacy of our living rooms as (Jay) Leno and (David) Letterman say far worse about celebrities and politicians or other people in the news.” City of Richmond spokesperson, Kim Decker, said the situation does not fall under the jurisdiction of the city, adding that “For cases like this we would say that the market will speak for itself.” The city is limited to issuing a business licence and it’s involvement stops short of regulating how a business markets its merchandise. Robyn Durling, spokesperson for the BC Human Rights Coalition, said the situation does not fall into the category of a human rights violation. While human rights does protect certain characteristics such as race, ancestry and gender, it does not cover weight and size of an individual. “If someone is very large, there’s no protection under the human rights code, unless their size is related to a disability,” Durling said.

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Seven principles are set to guide the future use of the Garden City Lands — but not everyone is happy with the direction. After the first round of public input in the spring, the City of Richmond has come up with seven “guiding principles,” which will set the tone and framework for concepts to be developed regarding the use of the controversial, 136-acre parcel of land bought by the city for almost $60 million in 2010. Those principles are: ! Encourage community partnerships; ! Respect agricultural land reserve; ! Environmental sustainability; ! Promote community wellness and active living; ! Allow for dynamic and flexible spaces; ! Maximize connectivity and integration; ! Develop science-based resource management plans. The concepts may come forward later this year and will, again, be subject to more public input and consultation. However, certain noteworthy individuals and groups are not entirely enamoured by the principles and the prospect of what

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Locked out Teamster Derek Drake hands out information flyers Sunday at the entrance to Richmond’s Ikea store.

Mediation was set to resume between store, union BY ZOE MCKNIGHT The Vancouver Sun

Workers in the ongoing labour dispute at Richmond’s Ikea location got a high-level boost last weekend when NDP leader Adrian Dix and B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair joined about 200 others at a rally Saturday outside the store. The B.C. Federation of Labour issued a statement over the weekend asking British Columbians not to shop at Ikea stores until the dispute, which started two and a half months ago, is settled. Richmond is one of only two unionized Ikea stores in the country — the other one is in Quebec. “Despite the Richmond location being highly profitable, management is seeking to impose significant wage cuts on the majority of its workforce. Five years ago, the Teamsters fought the tiered wage structure and won,” the statement said. While Ikea’s indoor showroom was tidied for Sunday’s crowds and cashiers were hustling shoppers through as usual, outside, each car driving into the half-filled parking lot was made aware of the ongoing strife between the Swedish home furnishings retailer and its union, Teamsters Local 213. A half-dozen picketers on rotating 24-hour shifts stopped traffic to hand out information pamphlets about what the union calls a 70-day lockout and the company calls a strike. Members wore signs saying “people before profit” and cheered when a passing vehicle honked in solidarity. Three hired guards in orange vests watched and other Ikea-hired representatives videotaped the morning’s interactions from behind a security fence. One shop steward, who sold living room storage furniture for 13 years, said it’s part of the company’s “intimidation and bullying tactics,” an accusation Ikea denies. More than 300 employees are on strike, said Teamster Derek Drake and 27 union members have crossed the picket line to work inside. The union has expelled those workers, increasing tensions as the sides attempt to negotiate. “We are of course concerned about this development as this action essentially means the union is asking

us to terminate our co-workers for exercising their legal right to work,” said Ikea spokeswoman Madeleine Lowenborg-Frick, who said she is hopeful mediation, which began July 13 and resumed yesterday, will bring a solution. “We’ve come to the union because we’re at an impasse. We’re open to discussions and finding creative solutions for us all to get back to business,” she said. As for the surveillance, “this is a very polarizing situation. Emotions are running high and the security is there for everybody’s safety. It’s absolutely not an intimidation tactic,” Lowenborg-Frick said. On May 9, the Teamsters served Ikea with a 72-hour strike notice approved by 86 per cent of its membership. The company responded with a one-hour lockout May 13, which the union says is ongoing. “The main issue is the two-tier wage system. And contracting out workers, and the fact they’re making it harder for people to make enough hours to get benefits,” Drake said. Under the old contract, a worker with a family would have to work 20 hours per week to receive benefits. That’s being raised to 24 hours under the new proposal, Drake said. Single workers need to work 15 hours per week, but are not getting enough shifts, the union is arguing. Employees who collect the shopping carts and food services workers make around $10.75 per hour. Supervisors can make around $24 per hour. Under the proposed collective agreement, similar wages would apply but a new two-tier structure could mean workers doing similar jobs would be paid differently. The two-tier wage system as well as the expulsion of employees from the union for crossing the picket line will be addressed through the mediator. The dispute has closed Smaland, the children’s play area, and Ikea’s huge, 600-seat restaurant, which serves up popular Swedish meatballs. It has also led to reduced store hours. Ikea maintains the union is not locked out, and is encouraging employees to return to work. Supervisor and shop steward Jody Adams, who

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Ghost of Twain returns to Fairhaven by Benjamin Yong It took some 118 years, but Mark Twain is again returning to the town of Fairhaven in Bellingham, Washington where he ﬁrst made a stop in 1895 during a speaking tour.Well, sort of — this isn’t the famed American author and humourist who passed away in 1910, but rather a musical based on Twain’s earlier visit. Aptly titled Mark Twain in Fairhaven 2013 (MTIF), the performance, which opens Aug. 1, is sponsored by the Fairhaven Association, a community Leon Charbonneau is Mark Twain. organization made up of merchants and residents who promote and maintain the area. Chuck Robinson, a member of the association and owner of Village Books, said the script was actually written by a playwright/ historian 11 years ago.

“A local named Joseph Lenz wrote this play based really loosely on the historic event that happened. In 1895, Mark Twain came to Fairhaven when he was on his world tour and did a speech here in Bellingham. He stayed in the old hotel,” said Robinson. The musical is about the frenzy bar patrons get into due to Mark Twain’s arrival. Unbeknownst to them,Twain — out of his signature white suit — is in the same bar unnoticed and hears all the conversations people are having about him. MTIF was first performed the year it was written at the Bellingham Theatre Guild playhouse, and then after a hiatus it played in Lynden,Washington about four years ago, said Robinson. It was again resurrected in 2012 for the first time in Fairhaven and is returning this year at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center. “It’s a great theatre — it was literally a fire station here in Bellingham that was decommissioned a number of years ago. It was purchased and made into a community theatre primarily for dance,” said Robinson, adding it holds about 75 people with stadium-style seating. The lead role of Twain is played by 72-year-old actor Leon Charbonneau, who has appeared on stages all across Washington

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Other side of picket story The Editor, Re: “Ikea, union lock into mediation,” News, July 17. With regards to the recent story on the labour dispute at the Richmond Ikea, it might have been nice if the writer had gotten a little more detail. We are not on strike; we are locked out. We are fighting a tiered wage system. The section in the article about the benefits is mostly correct. We are running a 24-hour picket line and are always available to talk to whomever drops by. We are not a violent bunch; we are retail workers and not thugs. Perhaps if one of you came to speak to us you may find out a few more things about why we are out here. We have been wondering if the reason that nobody seems too interested in our story comes from the fact that Ikea spends so much money on advertising, but what do we know? If anyone from your paper would care to speak to us, Friday afternoons are the best times as we all try to meet up for a barbeque and to get our strike pay. Feel free to drop by. Dorothy Tompkins (one of the many picketers)

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Do political scandals still have power? Do political scandals really matter when all is said and done? It’s a fair and relevant question to pose after the surprise result of the May provincial election. The B.C. Liberals, as scandalplagued as any long-serving government, actually increased their majority over the NDP. For weeks preceding the election campaign, the NDP had raked the B.C. Liberal government over the coals for a number of controversies and outright scandals. The ethnic memo sparked a crisis of leadership within the party, as Premier Christy Clark had to beat back a growing chorus of disenchantment in her caucus. Her party looked spent as it entered the campaign, but then the NDP did a strange thing: it decided not to even mention the scandal a single time in the campaign. But now, as the legislative session enters its final week, the NDP has become obsessed by new wrinkles to the old scandal. It is determined to breathe new life into the controversy, even though the individuals most heavily involved in the scandal have left government (the one exception is Richmond MLA John Yap, who lost his cabinet post but was re-elected). Given the scandal did not work to the NDP’s benefit, one has to wonder what the motivation is now behind the decision to make the scandal pretty well

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the sole focus of the NDP caucus. It can be argued the NDP is simply doing the job of the Opposition, which is holding the government accountable for its actions. And there’s certainly no question the B.C. Liberals engaged in improper conduct (their own probe reached that conclusion before the election). But another theory has emerged in some media commentaries, and it has to do with NDP leader Adrian Dix’s future. The theory is this: Dix is leading the latest charge on the ethnic memo scandal in order to shore up his chances of remaining the leader of his party. Dix faces a critical vote at the party’s convention in November, and he needs to re-establish his credibility with an understandably furious party membership upset about losing an election they were convinced they were going to win. He’s certainly earned some media coverage with this latest strategy, although not nearly as much as he got back in the spring over the same issue. But the B.C. Liberals are definitely not reacting the same way

as they did back then, as Clark’s leadership problems have completely evaporated and the caucus’ gloom has been replaced with euphoria over the prospect of at least four more years in power. The other reality is that we are in mid-summer, and I suspect the public has pretty well tuned out politicians of all stripes and will remain tuned out until after Labour Day. So, do political scandals really matter? In this case, the key question is will this latest turn on the ethnic memo scandal matter to the NDP members who will vote in November on whether to hold a leadership contest. Will they be impressed by Dix’s performance in the legislature? Or have they also tuned him out, and no matter how effective his criticism is of the B.C. Liberals in this matter, aren’t willing to forgive him for seemingly fumbling the ball on the election’s goal line? The NDP lost the election largely because it wasn’t trusted on economic issues, and the scandals that plagued the B.C. Liberals for years turned out not to matter much with voters. But for the sake of his leadership, Dix better hope that political scandals do matter, at least to those who hold the future of his leadership in their hands. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Don’t need God to be fulfilled The Editor, Re: “Don’t forget your faith,” Letters, July 5. In Pat Macken’s, “Don’t forget your faith,” her generalized statement, “Many populations have walked away from God throughout history, and we in Canada are repeating this mistake” forgets many — we — Canadians and others, in the past and present, that live and have lived fulfilling and meaningful lives such as veterans, scientists, and common folk, have contributed to the quality of life in Canada and abroad as a whole without the belief in a god or have, as she states, “walked away from god.” Peter Soulikias Richmond

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Prices are in effect until Thursday, July 25, 2013 or while stock lasts. No Tax only in our BC stores.

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*Price Matched Look for the symbol in store. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match select items in our major supermarket competitors’ flyers throughout the week. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes, and carried at this store location) and for fresh produce, meat and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). Guaranteed Lowest Prices applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ print advertisements (i.e. flyer, newspaper). We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s print advertisement. We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this promise at any time. Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. NO RAINCHECKS OR SUBSTITUTIONS on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, pattern, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/TM The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this newspaper ad are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2013 Loblaws Inc. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

The Richmond News July 24, 2013 A11

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JOHN CORREA/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Tourism Richmond, in partnership with Vancouver International Airport, held its third annual commercial driver appreciation day last Thursday. Newly appointed president and CEO Craig Richmond (fifth from right), of Vancouver Airport Authority joined Tourism Richmond CEO Tracy Lakeman (centre) to express appreciation for the taxi, limousine and charter bus drivers who service the airport.

China Eastern Airlines expands service China Eastern Airlines last week announced the doubling of its service between Vancouver and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Beginning July 20, China Eastern’s expanded service will, according to the airline and Premier Christy Clark, provide greater opportunities for trade and economic growth, both here in B.C. and in Shanghai. Clark, MP Alice Wong, Teresa Wat, Richmond Centre MLA and Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, Liu Fei, consul general with Ambassadorial Rank of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver, Margaret Meng, general manager of China Eastern Airlines Canada and Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority were present at the announcement.

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