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Gas customer fears firing up the furnace Contract leaves homeowner in the cold gigajoule.

The rep from Summit Energy assured them his firm’s deal would be slightly less at $7.49 a gigaJenny Chen is afraid of the furjoule. And with an uncertain future nace in her parents’ house. for gas prices, locking in would be It’s not a safety issue she’s wise. concerned about. It’s how much Chen mulled it money it will burn through over, and given her when she fires it up during Link to family’s financial the coming cold fall and FortisBC’s situation signed up. advice on winter weather which has dealing with But afterwards, her worried. independent it turned out that Chen said she felt gas sales Chen’s family was duped into paying a much actually paying just higher than market rate for $2.97 a gigajoule natural gas after signing a through FortisBC. contract with an independent gas “What he (the sales rep) had marketing company she claims had done was he added up the indipromised her cost would be lower vidual rates on the natural gas bill than with FortisBC. — the delivery charge, midstream Chen said she was keen to save charge and cost of gas — to give money because she, her husband us what we thought was the total and four-year-old son rent space cost (per gigajoule),” Chen said. in her parents’ home because they That method of calculation is cannot afford to by their own place incorrect, said FortisBC spokesyet. So, when a sales representaman Michael Allison, adding the tive from Summit Energy BC LP rates for delivery, midstream and came to the front door at the end gas commodity are independent of of June, she listened to the pitch each other and a per gigajoule rate and thought it would be a good is not reflected by adding them up. deal to sign up for a five-year, The only charge gas marketing fixed-rate term. companies, like Summit Energy, Chen based her decision on her can sell is the commodity rate for parents’ then current FortisBC gas the gas itself, Allison said. The bill she said the sales agent from delivery and midstream rates are Summit Energy asked to look at. constants FortisBC charges all of He then used it to calculate the its customers. natural gas charge which he allegedly said amounted to $7.86 a see Summit page 4

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From dance moves in tutus to medieval battles on horseback, it was a weekend of diversity at Richmond’s 4th Annual Culture Days. Events were held at numerous sites across the city as crowds came out to celebrate the city’s rich array of activities.

The Knightly Games Tournament, left, took place at Red Colt Equestrian Farm Co-op in Steveston, while a ballet class for four year olds was held at Gabriela’s Movement Studio. For more photos of what took place, see page 12.

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The work of marine dock workers has always been a “hands-on” business.

In the early days that meant hauling goods on and off ships with heavy loads borne on the backs of burly stevedores.

But with advances in technology the “hands-on” aspect today often refers to gripScan ping a steering this wheel, joy page for stick or lever more to operate a photos large piece of machinery to move goods back and forth down on the docks.

And to educate today’s workers on how to run the equipment a new marine safety and training centre was opened last Friday on the western end of Mitchell Island.

The 4.7 acre Waterfront Training Centre is run by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and features a variety of training opportunities, ranging from cranes that operate along the waterfront, to heavy lift trucks — essen-

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tially, massive fork lifts — which move cargo containers.

“Our industry has shifted to the point where about 60 per cent of the workers now work in mechanized jobs at the ports,” said John Beckett, BCMEA’s vice president, training, safety and recruitment.

The facility will train British Columbia port operations employees in a controlled environment, enabling the safe delivery of a diverse set of training programs at a single site.

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BCMEA will provide simultaneous training of several programs through exercises which resemble live operations.

The initial development will allow for the delivery of training programs from various sectors including containers, “breakbulk” — which includes logs, lumber, pulp and steel — and bulk.

Prior to the new Richmond facility’s opening, training sites were dotted around the province and Lower Mainland.

During the opening event, tours of the three state-of-the-art classrooms were given and live demonstrations were performed for the visitors.

“By encouraging the creation of training projects such as this one, I am confident that our government is helping all Canadians to benefit from the critical work of the men and women who staff our marine facilities and keep our ports and the marine transportation system safe and efficient,” said federal Transport Minister Lisa Raitt.

Blundell elementary joins the Breakfast Club circuit

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First thing tomorrow (Thursday) morning, Blundell elementary’s gymnasium turns into a Great Hall, serving a morning meal to about 50 students for the launch of its breakfast program at 8 a.m.

The club, like many in other Richmond schools, responds to the growing number of kids going hungry in the city.

“Twenty-five per cent of students at Blundell are not getting proper access to food,” said Daylene Marshall, manager of special projects at Richmond Youth Services Agency (RYSA), which has partnered with Blundell.

“The principal said about one in four families struggle financially and kids go hungry, which is about

Retired administrator looks to launch district-wide program average in Richmond. But we found there’s a higher concentration in that neighbourhood.”

Besides providing a healthy breakfast, the Blundell club, which will be held twice a week, educates the students about nutrition and includes games, as well.

Family members are invited once a month to meet each other and learn recipe tips.

“The point is to create a sense of community,” Marshall said. “The school is very diverse, both financially and culturally. This will encourage kids to say hello in the hallways and make parents comfortable coming into the school.”

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Breakfast clubs aren’t a new concept for schools in Richmond, but their funding and therefore consistency is always precarious.

Last October, the Board of Education presented its child poverty survey to city council, which comprised anecdotal responses from teachers and administrators.

The results showed 20 per cent perceived an increase in poverty levels at their schools, compared to eight per cent who perceived a decrease. Thirty per cent or less had a hot lunch, breakfast club or homework club in place.

At the time, one of the problems faced was maintaining a breakfast club. One started by a PAC member

might not continue the following year if that member left, for example.

Funding also depends on the financial capability of the school.

It’s something Glenn Kishi, a retired school district administrator, wants to change with his Feed-UCate 38 program — a funding initiative hoping to provide money to keep these clubs running.

“Last spring, I noticed some of these schools were looking in Vancouver to get grants, and I started thinking, why do they have to go to Vancouver?” said Kishi. “Richmond can help. I know the business community and the general community will donate if they’re made aware that kids are going hungry.” see Feed-U-Cate page 7

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Summit: Conducting investigation Continued from page 1 Flow through means that FortisBC purchases natural gas on behalf of its customers and passes the costs through to customers without markup. Customers pay what FortisBC pays for the gas itself.

Rates are reviewed each quarter and are based on a forecast of what the cost to purchase gas will be over the following 12 months, based on forward prices set by the market.

Allison added FortisBC does not solicit gas sales on a door-to-door basis and if a sales rep does show up, he advised to take time to reflect on the offer by looking at your current natural gas bill, and not rush into a decision.

FortisBC also has a list of tips to follow on its website (fortisbc.com/choices) if a salesperson does show up.

Now, Chen’s family is stuck with the prospect of paying much more until 2018 every time the mercury dips to an uncomfortable level after inking the deal with Summit Energy.

On average, the monthly cost of heating her parents’ home using the 35-year-old furnace is $250.

“It’s old and very inefficient,” Chen said.

“We were told that getting a new, high efficiency one would cost us about $3,200.”

Add that to the home’s drafty, old windows, and the prospect is for a chilly next several months.

Chen said she would never have agreed to the deal through Summitt Energy had she known the correct gas charge with FortisBC. But she has filed a dispute and is hoping there can be a resolution, and even a possible return to the rates charged by FortisBC. This is not the first time a Richmond resident has complained about Summit Energy.

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Summit Energy’s Tamara Sinson, the firm’s manager of compliance and regulatory affairs, told the Richmond News she could not vouch for how the rate was calculated in Chen’s case, but confirmed simply adding the various rates on the bill is not what their salespeople are trained to do and is against the company’s policy.

Sinson added Summit Energy takes customer concerns such as this very seriously, and had never previously received a complaint of this nature.

“Obviously, we don’t want to have dissatisfied customers. So, we can conduct a thorough investigation,” Sinson said. “And if we do determine there was some misrepresentation there, then absolutely, we will release the customer from the contract and take whatever remedial action necessary to resolve the issue.”

According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Mid-Western and Central Ontario, Summit Energy has been given a D- rating.

The Ontario arm of the BBB tracks the company since Summit Energy’s head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

The BBB’s files indicate there is a pattern of complaints for the business.

Specifically, consumers have advised the BBB that the Summit Energy’s doorto-door sales representatives use high pressure and deceptive sales practices. It is also alleged they misrepresent themselves (as being from a different carrier) and provide false information in order to get consumers to sign a contract.

There have also been actions by the provincial government in Ontario against Summit Energy.

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Older youth slip through cracks in mental health care

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(The second and final part to “Pathways to support”)

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Yet, when young adults suffer from a mental illness, they’re provided with the same services given to adults — often meaning a significant drop in the supports they had when underage, and little transition between their old and now new situations.

“The system is pretty fragmented,” said Jonny Morris, the director of public policy and campus mental health at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) B.C. branch.

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Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the B.C. they straddle between childRepresentative of Children hood and adulthood. and Youth (RCY) released “The difficulty is they a report addressing the lack don’t reach out until they of transitional services for really need it,” said Yee. young adults aged 16-24.

“With any young adult, It calls for a 10-year men- they don’t always know the tal health plan to fix the gaps direction they’re going until in service and increase comthey’re there.” munication between them.

As a result, many commu“Young adults also have nity and hospital resources different needs focus on in-crisis For a than older adults,” care, rather than video said Nerissa preventative. Those on Yee, Pathways who aren’t in emeryouth Clubhouse execugency are placed and tive assistant and mental on a waitlist, where health “health can deteyoung adult program coordinator. riorate quickly,” “Yes, they’re looking for said Morris. jobs and housing as well, but One solution is to invest one of the main things is the in the training of general social support.” physicians to become the Yee recently developed youth’s first point of contact. a young adult program at It can encourage youth to Richmond’s Pathways. seek help early because they “I found they wanted won’t have to find a mental a place where they could health care professional. come together and share the “Most youth are afraid to resources and make friends.” seek help because it’ll cause The program members them to put a label on themmeet regularly and organize selves,” said Daniel Suen, an social events such as paint Asian youth outreach worker ball. Youth-specific projects at Richmond Youth Services at Pathways generally evolve Agency. “They don’t want around social media and art. their friends to find out, they Education is also more don’t want their family to see of a priority for the younger them as a patient.” members, as a bout of mental To counter some of the illness could lead to interrup- stigma, Morris has engaged tions in their studies. university campuses to raise Both Morris and Yee awareness and create proagree the youth they see war- gramming that catches strugrant a separate category, as gling youth early.

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Youth suicide: More information needed, remains highly complex Continued from page 5 familial and old peer supports, higher levels of stress, or feeling isolated,” said Morris. “Maybe they had good care in their home com-

munity and once they move, maintaining that relationship can be hard.”

The initiative looks at both the individuals and the learning environment.

But public education surrounding youth and mental illness can and should start earlier. A report — conducted by a group of childserving agencies — was sent

to the B.C. Coroners Service last week requesting better collection of information on youth-suicide victims — a growing number on university campuses.

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Almost all of the 60 cats and dogs left at the doorsteps of animal shelters in Richmond, Kelowna and New Westminster late last month have found new homes.

Thirty-eight small dogs — including chihuahuas, Yorkies and terriers — were abandoned in plastic kennels and metal cages outside the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) Aug. 30.

On the same day, 12 dogs were found outside New Westminster’s animal shelter and 10 flea-infested cats were left in a cardboard box at Kelowna SPCA’s doorstep.

Only nine now still remain in Richmond’s animal shelter after 29 of the abandoned dogs were adopted by new families.

City of Richmond spokesman Ted Townsend said phone calls flooded in from prospective owners and more than 150 applications were received.

“It’s been the best of a bad situation because of the strong public response,” Townsend said.

He added that some residents have even made donations to the animal shelter in order to help.

“It was a really stressful situation for us having them all come at once, but we’ve had good response from adoptive families,” said New Westminster animal services officer James Short.

Only two dogs remain from the dozen that were left at New Westminster.

Kelowna SPCA also received a positive response from hopeful owners. Four of the adult domestic shorthair cats have been sent to new families, while the eight kittens are temporarily living in foster homes, said assistant manager Cam Buksa.

The rest of the once-abandoned cats and dogs are being trained in their respective shelters to prepare them for their new homes.

When the dogs were found last August, some animal services officials speculated that they might have come from puppy mills. Richmond RCMP and New Westminster’s animal services are investigating the dogs’ origins.

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Feed-U-Cate: Answers need for funding Continued from page 3 Recently retired, Kishi hasn’t had the chance to “really hit the pavement” yet, but has so far raised about $3,000 from school fundraisers in the spring and a Sutton Realty golf tournament.

He hopes to start funding programs soon and plans on getting the figure to about $15,000-$20,000 each year — which is on average the amount schools are currently spending.

“I’m going to put it out there and ask the schools to respond with their need,” he said. “I know some have made arrangements with food providers, and I don’t want to step on any toes, but hopefully we can coordinate something districtwide. Buying things in bulk would be less expensive.”

A program like Feed-U-Cate (a play on the word educate) would help Blundell, which received a $10,000 grant from the Richmond Community Foundation and $2,000 from the Sunrise Rotary Club. However, funding lasts for the year, leaving the program to look for corporate and individual donors.

“A district-wide program would be helpful,” said Marshall.

“We just stepped in now because there was a need at the school. But I’d like to see this at all schools and five days a week.”

The school is looking for volunteers, non-perishable breakfast item donations, grocery gift cards, cash donations and sponsors. Those wishing to donate, can email Marshall at daylene.marshall@rysa.bc.ca.

To donate to Feed-U-Cate 38, email Kishi at gkishi@sd38. bc.ca.

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ince premiering The Highest Step in the World in 2010, this gravity-defying solo show has really taken off. After launching at the 2010 Enbridge playRites Festival (Alberta Theatre Projects) and touring across Canada, this much-anticipated production finally lands in the Lower Mainland—launching Gateway Theatre’s 2013—2014 Season.

Performed by David van Belle and directed by Eric Rose (co-Artistic Directors of Ghost River Theatre), The Highest Step in the World explores the nature of risk through three famous stories of flight and falling: Joseph Kittinger’s world record skydive, Vesna Vulovic surviving a 30,000 foot free-fall, and Icarus’ desire to fly close to the sun. Self-proclaimed “NASA nerds,” David and Eric’s preoccupation with exploration is also at the core of their creative process: always devising new modes of storytelling. More than a simple retelling of tales, David reenacts experiences from Kittinger, Vulovic, and Icarus all while being strapped into a flying harness in front of a projection screen. Soaring above audiences while a video projector blasts Imaxworthy images behind him, van Belle takes us on a rollercoaster ride across time and space.

Strapped into a flying harness, swinging across the stage, telling life-and-death stories of bravery and risk—The Highest Step in the World is a dramatic piece of theatre, in every sense of the word!

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A8 October 2, 2013 The Richmond News

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ard on the heels of a leaked report stating B.C. Hydro customers can look forward to a rate hike of up to 26 per cent in the near future, comes unfortunately timed information about the bloated salaries paid to many at the Crown corporation.

According to a recent report, almost half of those working for the utility make more than $100,000, while over 10 per cent make more than $150,000. Top executives made far more.

It’s all extremely bad optics for a corporation pleading poverty and sending earnest messages about how the piper will soon have to be paid. Speaking of the piper, it’s certainly true that many of B.C. Hydro’s large, structural issues that have led to a financial crunch can be laid at the feet of the province.

It was the province that decided B.C. Hydro must buy power from independent power producers at higher than market rates.

It’s the province that has also repeatedly dipped into the Hydro piggy bank to prop up its own dubious budgeting practices.

In terms of the over-the-top salaries, however, the corporation itself stands squarely to blame. The latest revelation comes two years after a public report criticized B.C. Hydro for its high salaries. It also comes at a time when the province is supposedly cracking down on exorbitant packages paid in the public sector.

But the province continues to be compromised when it comes to B.C. Hydro. It’s hard to demand cuts while simultaneously bleeding the corporation for revenue.

When it comes to tightening belts at B.C. Hydro, or even an appreciation of reality, it seems the lights are on, but nobody’s ever home.

CHOICE WORDS

Road paving shortsighted Open letter to YVR, Well, you blew it! Repaving is complete and nothing is really any better. All users of this route knew very well where all the potholes and hazards were, but traffic flow has not improved!

I live in Richmond and have worked at the airport for 30 years, and commuting there has never been a greater challenge than it is now. There is a 100-metre section northbound between Cessna Drive (BCIT) and Hudson Avenue (Burkeville entrance) that funnels traffic down to two lanes delaying airport workers and passengers from the right hand exit after Miller Road.

Why should passengers and airport workers be subjected to the Marpole/Arthur Laing bottleneck when we aren’t part of that problem? As I type this, the back-up is over the No. 2 Road Bridge to Westminster Hwy. with no doubt some airport workers and passengers arriving late yet again.

The northbound section between BCIT and Hudson could have been widened to three lanes quite easily, while still maintaining the integrity of the bike lane, by moving the cement barriers on the right slightly eastward and the yellow line at the median moved slightly westward at no extra cost.

You could have had a right hand lane for airport/buses/HOV/ traffic all the way from the Dinsmore bridge. Traffic flow in this city and all of the Lower Mainland is bad enough. One would think that when the opportunity presents itself to improve upon traffic flow, one would take it. I’m sure I’m not the only Richmond resident who is very disappointed in this outcome.

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Riverview no fix for what truly ails Re: “Pathways to support,” News, Sept. 27.

The province recently rejected the recommendation of the UBCM to reinstate Riverview Hospital.

Our government has made the right decision.

The debate and media coverage over recent weeks has revealed a number of important issues that have reframed questions about Riverview Hospital, and the Premier is correct in her comments that there is a new set of problems “we need to deal with.”

Surprisingly, the idea of reopening Riverview garnered a good deal of public support, at least in online and radio comments attached to media coverage. However, we question the logic that reopening the hospital would have solved complex problems like homelessness, poverty or the real lack of 24-hour community-based treatment for people with mental illness and/or substance use problems, as many of the comments suggested. We also wonder about the assertion made by many commentators that Riverview would somehow be a “compassionate solution.”

Reopening Riverview would not be a compassionate solution to homelessness or poverty in our province.

The truly compassionate solution would be to take an honest look at how we treat people with severe mental illness and substance use

mental health treatment and supports.

This would allow people at all stages of recovery to live in, and contribute to, their communities.

There are significant gaps in our community mental health care system that need to be addressed.

For example, many people don’t realize most community mental health services operate during business hours. It is important we create programs that are available to respond to situations that arise at any time of the day. We should not and cannot rely on police departments, emergency rooms and family members to provide this type of care on their own.

Some will argue these solutions fail to address the immediate needs of people with mental illness in our province. They might argue we need to provide an institutional setting to care for people who have severe symptoms now. We don’t deny there are people on the street, experiencing profound distress, without resources to help. However, people in institutional care eventually leave institutions, often returning to ill-equipped and underresourced communities.

For the full column, visit www.richmond-news.com Bev Gutray is CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association, BC, and Marina Morrow, PhD, is Associate Professor at SFU.

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Bev Gutray G U E S T S H OT

problems and change our course of action.

For starters, we should ensure that people who have disabilities can afford basic costs of living. Poverty can cause a great deal of stress, which can, in turn, worsen symptoms of mental illness and substance use problems.

In other words, if we make it easier for people with disabilities to afford to make ends meet, we will have less demand on our mental health care system.

The CMHA has been advocating for the government to increase the persons with disability benefit and index it against cost of living increases.

Additionally, we need to address the lack of affordable, safe, and supportive housing options in our province. Many British Columbians with mental illnesses or substance use problems cannot access safe and reliable housing.

They can be found on the street, under bridges and in shelters. To address this in the short-term we suggest the government implement a rental assistance program for people who have low income and mental illness.

A longer-term goal would be to invest in building a variety of housing options across the province with varying levels of

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Article shows firefighter need The Editor, Re: “Feelin’ the heat,” News, Sept. 20.

Thank you for such a well-written, vividly articulated account of your experience at Fire Ops 101. It was a privilege to provide a snapshot into a few hours in a career firefighter’s day, and share that with you.

We truly cannot do this job safely and effectively with any fewer people on the ground; in fact, many independent studies have resulted in recommendations of more manpower and equipment.

Building-density and numbers of occupants per building continue to be on the rise in all urban and sub-urban sectors, and with that, it should follow that fire

department resources should proportionately increase, to keep pace with rising needs.

Your experience at Fire Ops 101, and the way you chronicled it in your story, puts an exclamation mark on all of that.

Thank you, once again, for your courage, tenacity and literary prowess...in that order!

Thanks also to the VFRS Training Division, the BCPFFA and IAFF Loc. 18 for making Fire Ops 101 a possibility and a success.

Dan McClelland Acting Battalion Chief VFRS and proud Loc. 18 member

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No good reason for Walmart; it’s about as needed as the oval The Editor, Re: “Richmond Walmart hits buffer, again,” News, Sept. 18.

Given Richmond’s pro-development record, one wonders if council will try to kill two birds with one stone with the proposed Walmart complex at Alderbridge Way and Garden City Road.

The plan would appear to be: welcome yet more big-box mall shopping, thus presumably more business and property tax dollars to pad corporate salaries and expense accounts.

Proponents conveniently ignore the inevitable increased congestion and air pollution from more vehicle use that poor bus service, unsafe or non-existent bicycle lanes, and too-distant rapid transit will necessitate.

More acres of pavement and asphalt means more heat, noise, debris and dust. Perhaps the worst environmental tragedy is the obliteration of what once was one of the few remaining green and treed view/wildlife corridors in central Richmond.

Hmmm, that strategy seems not too unlike erecting a giant white elephant money-sucking pit along the No. 2 Road dyke and obliterating what once was a

green, environmentally-friendly example of an urban campground.

That leafy oasis was not only extremely well-used and popular, it paid for itself, and arguably attracted far more tourist dollars into our city than the glorifed community centre replacement residents must now subsidize in perpetuity.

The family-owned Walmart monopoly’s low cost, low wages philosophy bears major responsibility for the demise of small-town shopping streets and small family businesses all across North America.

Could Richmond’s already established stripmalls, as ugly and shadeless as most are, or even precious Steveston, be next?

Queensborough’s Walmart is a mere 10 minutes east on the Alderbridge Connector; the almost new former Rona at Sea Island Way and Sexsmith has languished untenanted for years; rarely busy Lansdowne Mall with its huge underutilized footprint and latest low-budget addition, Target, lies one block from the proposed site.

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Heidi Epp, artistic director for the Richmond Youth Honour Choir, leads an audition

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Iron-deficient often fall through cracks A 36-year-old man the body, the resultcame to my clinic ing lack of oxygen across from Richmond can cause sharp joint Hospital with sharp pains. pains in his knees And when iron levwhen he walked, as els are low for a long well as unexplained time, the deficiency fatigue, dizziness, fre- TRADITIONAL MEDICINE will impact the daily quent low moods and functioning of internal poor concentration. organs, causing this He also had a weak pulse and a man’s other symptoms. pale-dark tongue, both markers of Serum ferritin measures the iron deficiency in traditional Chinese backup stores of iron in the liver and medicine (TCM). is the first marker of iron deficiency Typically, men this age are not at when it is low. risk of being iron deficient, but there In contrast, hemoglobin is the are always exceptions current use of iron in the blood, and Blood tests also confirmed his is the last marker to show low iron. iron deficiency, finding his serum Thus, when hemoglobin is below ferritin to be below range and hemo- range, the person is already anemic, globin at the low end within range. a more severe form of iron defiAfter making specific changes ciency. in his diet and lifestyle, along with But common blood tests only taking Chinese herbs and nutritional check hemoglobin. So, unless blood supplements, this man’s pains and tests show a person has obvious anesymptoms improved by 60 per cent mia, those with iron deficiency fall within two weeks. through a major crack in the medical Iron is needed for several funcsystem. tions in the body: it helps with sleep According to the World Health and brain function; carries oxygen Organization (WHO), more than 30 to tissues and joints; and produces per cent of the global population suffuel for the body’s cells, known as fers anemia. adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

This makes iron deficiency — a Exercise demands more oxygen pre-anemia condition — the most to the muscles and joints than norcommon and widespread nutritional mal, so when iron — the carrier disorder in the world. for oxygen — is below threshold in To diagnose iron deficiency and

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“People know that health care touches everyone, and as a result, the community continues to rally in greater numbers to help Richmond Hospital,” said Oei. “The donations received from our Community Cares Day will benefit our local medical teams, research and advanced technology at Richmond Hospital to help ensure we have the very best health care for our community.”

Co-chairs Chad Pederson and Jeffrey Chiu spearheaded this year’s event. For more than 25 years, the foundation has raised more than $40 million in support of quality health care in Richmond.

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correct it before symptoms become worse or more prolonged, a serum ferritin test should be conducted.

The simplest way to then correct iron deficiency is through using food as medicine. Iron-rich foods include green smoothies, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, aragula, gailan, seaweed, as well as raisins, prunes, apricots, lean meats and eggs.

In more deficient cases, there are also options to take western nutritional supplements or Chinese herbal medicine.

Taking Chinese herbs for iron deficiency is more effective than only receiving acupuncture — both of which are important modalities in TCM. Richmond has many TCM herbal pharmacies to purchase over-thecounter herbs, or get prescriptions through seeing their in-house herbalist.

Either way, if you have iron deficiency and want to address it through natural herbs, visit a TCM doctor or herbalist to ensure it is the best and safest health choice for you.

Dr. Mee Lain Ling is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with her clinic located in the Richmond Health Sciences Centre across from Richmond Hospital. Visit www. drmeelainling.com for more health articles and contact information.

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Cariboo Cougars spoil home opening series by hanging on for one win then rallying for another at Olympic Oval

BY MARK BOOTH

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The Greater Vancouver Canadians came away with nothing more than a couple of painful lessons from their regular season home opener series against Cariboo Cougars last weekend.

After seeing a third period rally come up short in a 4-3 loss Saturday to the Prince George squad, the Canadians squandered a late two goal lead 24 hours later in a 6-5 setback. The results leave the regional rep team with a 2-2 record in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League.

“That was a tough one to lose Saturday after battling back the way we did and then we turned around and handed them the game on Sunday,” said Canadians head coach Phil Alalouf.

“We didn’t play 60 minutes of hockey in either game.

The only bright spot is I rather be giving away points at the start of the season, where you are at least learning something from it, than at the end of year.”

The Cougars looked to on their way to an easy win in the series opener thanks to a pair of goals in the first and second periods. Ryan Wilkinson finally put the hosts on the board three minutes into the final stanza and Nathan McCarnan struck again just 10 seconds later. Dante Hannoun made it 4-3 with 8:53 remaining but the hosts would get no closer.

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Greater Vancouver Canadians Josh Murphy and Cameron Ginnetti keep the puck away from Cariboo Cougars Brogan O’Brien during Sunday’s B.C. Major Midget Hockey League game at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The Cougars rallied for a 6-5 victory.

The Canadians looked poised to earn a weekend split when Hannoun’s goal with 11:41 remaining gave his team a 5-3 lead. However, the Cougars answered just 27 seconds later on a spectacular effort

by Brogan O’Brien. Jesse

Roach put his team on even terms less than two minutes later, then beat Sergio DelLinz for the game winner and his hat trick with 3:11 left.

Up until last weekend, it had been smooth sailing for Greater Vancouver after

a perfect pre-season then a pair of wins in Victoria to open league play against the South Island Royals.

Now they need to regroup with perennial powerhouse Vancouver Northwest Giants up next including a Sunday morning tilt (10 a.m.) at the

Richmond Olympic Oval.

“The way things had been going I think many of these young kids thought they were all that and a ham sandwich,” added Alalouf.

“You have to remember a lot of them come (from Bantam teams) that basically never

lost. This was a real eye opener for them and they are having a hard time reflecting on what happened to them.”

Richmond’s Owen Seidel had a pair of goals in Sunday’s loss. Scott Munro and Sean Gillespie had the others.

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Sockeyes coach enjoying challenge of rebuilding team

BY MARK BOOTH

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Judd Lambert has been around the Pacific International Junior Hockey League long enough not to get too excited about a three game win streak.

After an unusual start to the season that saw the Richmond Sockeyes play three straight overtime games and not produce a victory, the defending league champions look to finally be hitting their stride after a productive week that saw them outscore their

opponents 16-4.

“I don’t know if we are actually rolling,” said Lambert. “We have won three games but have a long ways to go. We are striving to play 60 minutes of hockey. Right now, there are good stretches and bad stretches.”

Lambert returned behind the bench this season after a one year hiatus and faces perhaps his greatest challenge thanks to an extensive turnover of players.

“Everything is brand new for 95 percent of this team,” continued Lambert. “Other than my first season here, the other four

years I have had somewhat of a foundation (of veterans) to start the season. It’s a different challenge and that’s why I’m enjoying it.

“The regular seasons in the past have been kind of a long and a grind because we didn’t have that far to go as a team. We usually had a playoff spot wrapped up by the end of October. The guys on this team understand we need to work on things and get better.”

After a 3-0 win over North Vancouver, the Sockeyes returned home to dump the Port Moody Panthers 7-3 behind a goal and three

assists from Liam Lawson. Richmond then traveled to Abbotsford the next night and overcame shaky start to defeat the Pilots 6-2.

Kootenay Alder made 39 stops while rookie Ayden McDonald continued his productive stretch with a pair of goals. The 16-year-old now has five in six games.

“We’re really happy with the way he is playing,” added Lambert. “He’s a big body who was unheralded at best but made the team out of camp and has done really well.”

The Sockeyes return to action Thursday when Grandview visits at 7 p.m.

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Kaelan Watson (fourth from left) with her Canadian teammates prior to the bronze medal game at the Pan American Cup women’s field hockey championships in Argentina.

Watson helps Canada capture bronze medal at Pan Am Cup

Kaelan Watson has helped Canadian a shot from Sara McManus. women’s field hockey team reach the podiChile had a narrow escape a few minum at the Pan American Cup for the first utes later on a powerful penalty-corner by time since 2004.

Danielle Hennig but they progressively The 23-year-old defender from settled their nerves and play became balRichmond made the most of her first anced. Canada defended well a few penaltymajor international competition as Canada corners but were surprised by a shot in a upset Chile 2-1 on Saturday in difficult position by Francisca Mendoza, Argentina. Watson Vidaurre in the 26th minute.

SCAN WITH joined the national team program Both teams started second half earlier this year after an outtentatively with unforced errors standing collegiate career at the TO REVEAL VIDEO on both sides. Canada took back University of Toronto. She then the lead in the 38th minute after secured a spot on the Pan Am a powerful run by Kate Gillis roster thanks to a strong training camp over along the back line and a perfect pass to the summer.

Culley, alone in the middle of the circle, for The bronze medal match was played her second goal of the match. in near freezing temperatures as Canada Earlier, Canada had finished second looked to avenge a 3-0 loss to Chile at the in their round-robin group then dropped last continental competition — the 2011 a 4-0 decision to the United States in the Pan American Games. semi-finals. Watson and her teammates Canada opened the scoring in the ninth are now preparing for an upcoming tour of minute when Thea Culley, cleanly deflected Australia.

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