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Container ship runs aground in thick fog Group opposed to jet fuel on Fraser River says incident at Steveston Bend is a stark warning BY ALAN CAMPBELL

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The grounding near Steveston of a giant, ocean-going container vessel has called into question the safety of barging aviation fuel on the Fraser River. The 220-metre, 38,000-ton ship ran aground during Saturday night’s thick fog at the “Steveston Bend,” just west of Garry Point. The vessel — the German owned Cap Blanche, which is registered in Antigua and Barbuda in the West Indies — was in the correct channel and under the command of an experienced Fraser River pilot at the time it ran aground at 10 p.m. There was no damage to the vessel or its cargo and the pilot managed to maneuver the ship out of “the mud” within 35 minutes, according to the Pacific Pilotage Authority’s CEO Kevin Obermeyer. Obermeyer, while explaining it’s most likely the vessel hit a “sand wave,” a large ridge or hump that forms in the river’s estuary, said a “soft grounding” like this hasn’t happened in the Fraser for many years. Although there were no repercussions from Saturday’s grounding, the incident is a “perfect example” of the concerns protest group VAPOR has been voicing for years about an VAFFC’s (airline consortium) plans to barge jet fuel on the south arm of the river. “Despite all the assurances, all the technology, all the tugboats and experienced pilots that VAFFC say they will have; if there’s equipment and people involved, then accidents will happen,” said VAPOR’s Otto Langer, a retired federal fisheries biologist, who’s warned of catastrophic consequences for the river if a major fuel spill occurred. “That’s exactly why there should be a precautionary approach to certain activities in certain areas and this is precisely what we’ve been talking about for years. “This is yet another warning.” The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) is now looking into whether to launch a full probe into the grounding. Paulo Ekkebus, a TSB investigator, told the News that data will be collected and an assessment of the situation will be

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The Cap Blanche container ship, left, which ran aground near Steveston on Saturday night during zero visibility. Above, the yellow pin on the TSB map indicates where the ship stopped near Steveston Bend, just west of Garry Point.

carried out before even deciding to investigate. that, if conditions were clear, the pilot would have known In an emailed statement, VAFFC’s project director, Adrian exactly where he was steering, as “leading lights tell you Pollard, said, with respect to his fuel delivery plan, that veswhere the dead centre of the channel is. sels will be in the hands of experienced river pilots and will “On this occasion, the pilot was relying solely on elec“navigate to our terminal within the rules and guidelines set tronic aids.” by Port Metro Vancouver. The incident was “very rare in the Fraser River,” explained “Our terminal will follow best practices in emergency pre- Obermeyer. “I’d have to go back many years for something paredness and response, including the deployment of response like this to have happened and, if I recall, that incident was vessels during all vessel movements to also in thick fog.” be able to respond quickly to any sort Asked if the incident is likely of incident.” to affect the way his pilots naviPacific Pilotage, a government gate the Fraser River in the future, entity whose marine pilots board vesObermeyer said it would depend on sels bound for or leaving B.C.’s coastal the TSB’s report. waters, had a pilot in command during “It might be an anomaly when Saturday night’s incident. the vessel was maybe turning very — Kevin Obermeyer “It’s important to know that the vesquickly, but we might end up doing sel was in the channel,” said Pacific something differently,” he said. Pilotage’s Obermeyer. “What we have to remember is that the channel is a three “He appears to have hit a ‘high spot,’ which is sand waves dimensional environment which keeps on changing and we’re that form. They are ridges and humps. Pilots get updated regalways having to adjust to it; our pilots do a magnificent job.” ularly about them and they do restrict the channel somewhat. The B.C. government has already issued an environmental “You’ve got these large vessels that don’t follow on rails certificate to VAFFC’s plan, which is now awaiting a permit and you do the best you possibly can; but the best wasn’t from Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). good enough this time.” PMV was asked if Saturday’s grounding would figure in The fog was “probably a factor,” said Obermeyer, adding its permit decision, but it didn’t respond by press time.

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The City of Richmond has told an advisory committee to take a second look at a controversial Buddhist temple expansion — after a protestor complained of a blatant conflict of interest. Carol Day poured scorn on the decision of the city’s voluntary agricultural advisory committee (AAC) to endorse Lingyen Mountain Temple’s plan — which includes exchanging farmland off No. 5 Road as part of a proposed expansion. Day claimed the endorsement should be null and void because the AAC’s co-chair, prominent local farmer Bill Zylmans, currently rents land from the temple, yet took part in the discussion and voted in favour of the endorsement. Zylmans declared the interest at the meeting and stands to actually lose out if the plans go ahead and the city

played down his role, saying that no rules were broken and that advisory committees simply advise city staff and city council. However, last week, the city decided to send the matter back to the AAC to consider the matter once more and asked Zylmans not to take part in the discussion this time. “I’m thrilled and my faith in the system has been restored. The city is listening and that’s comforting,” said Day. “I was concerned that I was just being patted on the head. Next time around, maybe the likes of Harold Steves and Colin Dring will be at the meeting.” Day has started up a protest group called CALMR (Committee Against Lingyen Mega Retreat) and said the decision will give her another month or two to rally more support. Zylmans, meanwhile, said he’s not bitter about the decision and is happy for the AAC to revisit the matter. see Zylmans page 4

B.C.’s first ever public school of traditional Chinese medicine is being launched at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Richmond campus. The province’s Advanced Education Minister, Amrik Virk, made the announcement at KPU on Jan. 24 and got needles stuck in his arm for his troubles. Thankfully, it wasn’t a case for the Mounties, as Virk was partaking of a demonstration on acupuncture, one of the many disciplines that would be taught at the new school. “At the end of the day, our focus is on giving British Columbians more choice and greater options in health care,” said Virk. The government appointed a Parliamentary Secretary for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Dec. 2013 and now, with the selection of the host post-secondary institution, the next step will be the creation, later this year, of a program advi-

sory committee. “Establishing the public school at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is an opportunity to strengthen and consolidate British Columbia as the country’s leader in traditional Chinese medicine,” said TCM Parliamentary Secretary and Burnaby North MLA Richard T. Lee. “Currently, B.C. has no traditional Chinese medicine schools in its public post-secondary system. Having the school in the public sector will complement the six private schools already operating within the province that are accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency and recognized by the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of British Columbia,” Lee said. “This is a unique opportunity,” said KPU president Alan Davis. “We are excited to start working with the province to make the school a reality.”

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a slim build and wearing black clothing. The suspect may also have an injury to his hand or fingers as a result of the struggle with the victim. Cpl. Stephanie Ashton, of the Richmond RCMP, said “the fog and poor weather conditions may have helped the suspect escape, as it was difficult to see,” “It is best anytime you are walking in poor weather conditions to stick to well-lit streets and, whenever possible, travel with another person.” Police are asking anyone who was in the area and may have seen the suspect fleeing to contact Richmond RCMP by email at Richmond_tips@rcmp-grc. gc.ca or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Protestors show their support in Richmond’s council chambres for a pair of Rottweilers facing a euthanasia order following a string of alleged biting incidents. if anyone had comments regarding the scheduled agenda, protester Shelby Cumming, an animal trainer, stood up and addressed Brodie. “I am here on behalf of the Mrs.Nijjer. She would like to make an appointment with you to discuss this matter,” said Cumming. “We will talk after, okay,” Brodie told Cumming. The dogs belong to Richmond residents Prabjot and Raj Nijjer. They’ve been impounded by the city after three alleged incidents over the past three years led a city bylaw officer to declare them “dangerous.” and a public threat. On Monday an independent clinical animal behaviourist hired by the Nijjer family assessed the two dogs at the city pound. “In a preliminary sense my impression of the dogs is that they are lovely dogs,” said Rebecca Ledger. The Nijjers had wanted to address city council on the matter but were denied, as the matter is now before the courts; the fate of the dogs comes before a pro-

vincial court judge in April. Later in the meeting, during an interlude, Quirt stood up and tried to speak. “I’m asking you to sit down. ..Please have a seat, please have a seat,” Brodie told Quirt. “She wants a meeting,” interjected Cumming, at which point Brodie appeared more impatient. “I heard what she said. …Ma’am I’m asking you to sit down. Sit down,” said Brodie Brodie repeated his calls for Quirt to sit down, who refused for about a minute. As the meeting drew on, the protesters stood up, Cumming made one more plea for a meeting, then thanked city council before leaving. Just before the council meeting wrapped up, Brodie explained the matter. “The visitors at our council meeting wanted to speak about the prosecution involving dogs. We have a council bylaw, and it’s written in the law, that says we cannot entertain in a city council meeting any delegation — any people who want to speak to us

— about items that are in active prosecution by the city and that is the case in this particular group. The group wanted to have meetings with me and under the circumstances, for the same reasons, I have to decline,” said Brodie. Brodie then said if the Nijjer’s lawyer wanted to schedule a meeting with city staff and counsel, it would be “acceptable.” Many protesters, such as Bonnie Marley, questioned why Brodie couldn’t take a moment to explain the matter in full. “I’m a taxpayer and a citizen. I felt belittled. I think (Brodie) should have acknowledged the concerns beforehand,” said Marley. On Tuesday Brodie told the News he could not interrupt the scheduled meeting to address an unscheduled matter. “We were in a formal council meeting and it’s incumbent upon people to respect the chair of the meeting. …The parties there simply wanted to interrupt me,” said Brodie. He noted that there can’t be political interference in matters before the court.

Zylmans: Happy to stay away Continued from page 3 “I still don’t believe I did anything wrong and I don’t believe this going back will change anything,” said Zylmans. “But due to the level of hype this has created, I’m happy to stay away from things the next time around. “As I said, though, I’d be surprised if this changes anything, as we were pretty united (on the AAC).” City spokesperson Ted Townsend confirmed the matter has been sent back

to the AAC, but reiterated that the advice of any of the city’s 20 advisory committees is “non-binding” and, with respect to the temple expansion, the AAC’s advise is “only one aspect of the information that will be considered by staff and council on this file. “It should be clear that, at all times, existing policies for advisory committees were followed correctly by all involved in dealing with this matter.” Asked if the decision to

exclude Zylmans from the debate may set a precedent for how advisory committees deal with potential conflicts of interest, Townsend said that the city is “constantly reviewing its procedures and processes on an ongoing basis, including those that apply to advisory committees.” The temple’s massive expansion plans are expected to go before a city council planning committee within the next couple of months.

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This rendering depicts the piazza at the McArthurGlen designer outlet at Vancouver Airport, where construction has just begun. The centre will offer 35,000 square metres of luxury, designer and lifestyle retail on the northeast corner of Sea Island, near the Templeton Canada Line station, when it opens in the spring of 2015.

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Musqueam Nation member Cecilia Point was among those speaking Monday night in Richmond at the last of seven public consultation meetings on the forthcoming apology from the provincial government to the Chinese community.

Apology opinions voiced at final forum 300 mostly ethnic Chinese attend town hall event BY PHILIP RAPHAEL

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Monday night’s final public consultation forum on the province’s forthcoming apology to the Chinese community for past historical wrongs should be just the starting point. That was just one of the suggestions from a packed ballroom of about 300 mostly ethnic Chinese at Richmond’s Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport who had come out to hear speakers add their opinions on how the government should address B.C.’s history of discriminatory legislation that included the Chinese Head Tax that was established in 1885 to limit Chinese immigration. “I think we should consider these seven sessions (series of public consultation forums held across B.C.) as only an information session to open the topics,” said Norman Sung, a former president of the Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS). Sung added he has become aware of many divisions within the Chinese community on what an apology should contain and believes more discussion must take place before the government makes any formal atonement. “It’s because they are not understanding the history,” Sung said. “No one here has learned about this history in our textbooks.” Lack of historical knowledge about what the Chinese community was subjected to was also on the mind of Alex Wong, current president of the RCCS. “We know we cannot undo the past. But we can move foreword and leave a legacy for future generations by educating them about the past,” he said. Meanwhile, local resident Erika Simm wondered why an apology should not be more widespread when discrimination was experienced in B.C. by more than just the

Chinese community. “What about the native children who were forcefully taken away by government from their parents?” she said adding they faced abuses in residential schools and foster homes. While Simm characterized the period of legislated discrimination as a dark time in our history, “it is also something to accept and learn from,” she said. But to apologize to only one group wrongs in the past dismisses wrongs done to others, she added. If there is a formal apology forthcoming, Cecilia Point, a Richmond resident and member of the Musqueam Nation, told the audience she was unsure what To see a form it should take. But it must be video sincere and public. “An apology has to be heartfelt,” she said. “If anyone has ever apologized to you and you really felt it, that’s where it should come from,” she said, pointing to her heart. “But I don’t know what words that should be. “And for those of you who think you don’t need an apology, maybe you don’t. But for us, our ancestors don’t rest unless things are put right.” Point added she would like to see an apology be made in the same public manner as Remembrance Day ceremonies. “Everyone needs to know about this.” Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat, who as B.C.’s minister of multiculturalism is steering the apology process, told the crowd that all British Columbians need to be part of the important process, “if an apology is to have the currency it needs to be truly meaningful.” Wat has stated the feedback gathered from the public forums will be taken into account and form part of the presentation when the issue is brought before the legislature in time for the spring session.

Pilot garbage program launched BY GRAEME WOOD Special to the News

On Monday, Richmond city council rubber stamped a $225,000 pilot program for single-family home garbage collection that will see some residents receive brand new wheeled garbage carts. About 1,600 single-family homes and townhomes will get the carts — similar to the existing green organics carts — in the last week of February and garbage collection begins as early as March 3. The program aims to evaluate capacity and frequency of garbage collection and align it with recycling and waste diversion, according to a staff report. If the pilot program is accepted citywide, residents will need to find a new use for their existing garbage bins or dispose of them. The pilot program will divide the group of homes in two to assess different methods of collecting garbage with the new bins. Homes in the South Arm neighbourhood, bound west to east by No. 2 and No. 4 roads and north to south by Williams Road and Steveston Highway, will have weekly collection of 120 litres of garbage every Wednesday. Meanwhile, homes in the East Cambie neighbourhood will have bi-weekly collec-

tion of 240 litres of garbage. Those homes are situated in the quadrant bounded by Garden City and No.4 roads and Capstan Way and Cambie Road as well as the quadrant bounded by No. 4 and Shell roads and Cambie Road and Alderbridge Way. After 120- and 240-litre carts are delivered residents will have an option to choose 80- and 360-litre carts should they have different needs. If changes are made the residents will not be charged, however they will be told of pricing differences between cart sizes that may be imposed after the pilot.. The city chose the locations for logistical and demographic purposes and kept the areas relatively small knowing one of the groups will need to return their carts when a decision is made as to the best collection process. Sierra Waste Services will deliver the carts and evaluate the data. In addition to the costs associated with implementation an additional councilapproved $100,000 is needed “for additional time requirements associated with servicing carts as opposed to cans” as well as evaluating the program to make on-going adjustments. The money comes from the existing utilities budget.

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Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay and Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie were on hand Monday to witness the beginning of dredging operations in Cannery Channel. The side-channel dredging in Steveston and Ladner is the result of a $10-million partnership between the federal and provincial governments, Port Metro Vancouver, and the municipalities of Richmond and Delta.

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As dredging of the south arm of the Fraser River continued this week City of Richmond staff presented their report to a parks and recreation committee meeting Tuesday for the proposed 2014 Ships to Shore Steveston and Richmond Maritime Festival events. The 11th annual Maritime Festival at Britannia Heritage Shipyard is slated to be held Aug.810. The event will cost $345,000 and is subject to council approval in two weeks time. Close to one third of the revenues comes from sponsorship and the city is still trying to procure federal grant money to the tune of $90,000 from the Department of Canadian Heritage. Last year over 40,000 people attended the festival that hosts art and cultural exhibits and seaside activities. A total of 188 volunteers made the event possible. Meanwhile, this year will

be the fourth annual Ships to Shore and if staff recommendations are approved by city council the three day maritime affair will once again take place during the Canada Day long weekend (June 29 to July 1) to overlap with the Steveston Salmon Festival. Last year 12 ships attended the event in Steveston Harbour at Imperial Landing, which was a success partly in thanks to over 100 volunteers. Ships to Shore is expected to cost up to $180,000, according to staff. The city will seek sponsorship for the event and excess funds will go back into a slush fund for future events. On Monday Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie reported that in cooperation with Delta, Port Metro Vancouver and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans a $10 million dredging project, which includes Steveston Harbour, had comenced. “I’m happy to see this happen. It opens up the river to bigger boats like the tall

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10 years on, same result Once again our provincial government has spun for us a cautionary tale. This one is rooted deeply enough in the past to qualify as historic. It was 2002. British Columbians had elected a new government about a year earlier. It was a brand new government. Gordon Campbell’s Liberals had trounced a scandal-ridden NDP government at the polls with a phenomenal majority. The Liberals had 77 of 79 seats in the legislature, and the NDP, with just two seats, didn’t even qualify for full party status. The Liberals were on a mission, and they tackled it with a vengeance. Anyone who had ever supported the NDP was going to pay for the previous decade. Nurses and health care workers had already been put in their place, and now it was the teachers’ turn. A signed and sealed contract between teachers and their employer – effectively, the province of B.C. – included such provisions as limits to class sizes. No more. The Liberals enacted legislation that effectively nullified that contract. And they virtually dared the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to do something about it. The BCTF took up the gauntlet – and took the government to court. They won. The court declared the Liberal legislation illegal. But, like any a schoolyard bully feeling bolstered by overwhelming might, the Liberal government responded by enacting new (albeit almost identical) legislation, which the courts have, again, ruled against, awarding the BCTF $2 million in damages. The hard feelings that the Liberals’ ill-conceived reactionary efforts have engendered won’t abate soon. But there might be some hope. That is if the government gives up its folly, and finally gives the teachers their court-ordered due.

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Money pit oval takes precedence The Editor, “Better places for museum millions,” Letters, Jan. 24. Diane, there is absolutely no limit to the amount of money that city hall is prepared to pour into their beloved owe-val (Olympic oval), the biggest bottomless pit in Richmond. Since the Olympics, they have come up with the most inane schemes for squandering taxpayers’ money and will continue to dream up more in years to come. In fact, I am convinced there is a special department at city hall working full time to see who can come up with the craziest idea. Then that one is selected. According to Mayor Brodie, thousands of visitors will be coming from all over the world to visit this museum. I have to wonder what this projection is based on. Did he use the dartboard method? And how many Richmondites are prepared to pay a fee to visit this museum? I agree with you Diane, that there are any number of more worthwhile projects waiting to be built. But you have to remember that the owe-val was Mayor Brodie’s brainchild and will always take precedence. Robert Paul Richmond

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B.C. selling vote, mayors aint buying

he increasingly serious game of chicken between the provincial government and the mayors of Metro Vancouver over transit funding shows no sign of ending. Last week, I wrote that the transit referendum scheduled for the fall faced a rocky road before actually being held. Now, however, the standoff casts doubt on whether that referendum will actually be held at the same time as the upcoming municipal elections. Transportation Minister Todd Stone now insists he wants the mayors to craft a “vision” of transit priorities, and plans to use that to frame the question to put to voters in the fall. Good luck with that. Historically, the mayors have displayed little evidence of agreeing on how to pay for transit improvements. For example, proposals like a parking tax or a vehicle levy have been kicked around from time to time, but various mayors have balked at those ideas. Then there is the question of transit priorities. This is where searching for that elusive consensus really breaks down. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson wants a rapid transit line down West Broadway out to the University of B.C. But Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts insists three light rail lines are needed in her town. Then there is New Westminster. The first capital city’s ancient network of roads can’t handle much more traffic, a fact cemented by the recent influx of

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cars and trucks avoiding the Port Mann Bridge toll in favor of the Pattullo Bridge, which feeds into the city. And so New Westminster doesn’t want an expanded Pattullo Bridge, which is what Surrey favors. Can’t everyone just get along? Stone (and Premier Christy Clark) is adamant the referendum will be held. But given the apparent unanimous opposition of the mayors affected by it is hard to see the point of carrying through with it. If the mayors don’t deliver that “vision” of transit priorities that Stone is looking for, what kind of question would he put on the ballot? Does he ask voters to approve some kind of tax that isn’t supported by the mayors, only to watch as it is voted down? Part of the sensitivity here is the painful lesson learned from the HST debacle: don’t spring a new tax on voters without getting their approval first. A possible compromise here would be to hold the referendum at a later date. As I noted last week, a number of mayors are spooked at asking voters to approve a new revenue measure in a referendum at the same time they are seeking re-election. A better, and more

workable option may be to hold the referendum next spring or even next fall. After all, even in the unlikelihood of a referendum question being approved by the voters in the fall, no new transit project is going to be built anytime soon. Whether it’s the UBC rapid transit line or a Surrey light rail line or a further extension of Skytrain, any such project won’t begin being built for at least a year anyway. So there is no urgent need to have the referendum in the fall. The premier says she favors the fall vote because voters will be more focused, and she argues that an election is the perfect time for a debate to occur around issues and policies. She may be right about that, but voter turnout in municipal elections is usually quite low. Given what’s at stake regarding potential transit improvements, surely the best scenario is to hold a referendum when there is more enthusiasm for it. The provincial government needs the mayors to buy into this scheme. And the mayors need to put aside their parochial positions and come up with a regional plan. The government, having been elected with a transit referendum as part of its campaign platform, can legitimately argue the voters have endorsed such a thing. But the mayors can also argue they are beholden to their constituents — and not the region — at election time. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Enough already with saying sorry The Editor, Re: “Finding the right words ain’t always easy,” News, Jan. 24. Demanding and granting apologies and reparations for historical wrongs committed a long time ago has become all the rage, and the all-party self-flagellating compulsion of applying today’s moral and social standards to past circumstances and wrong-doings

has turned into a grievance-driven new version of “historical revisionism”. On June 22, 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, on behalf of all Canadians, apologized fully and unreservedly to the Chinese community for the head tax and for Canada’s subsequent treatment of Chinese immigrants. On August 3, 2008, Stephen

OLYMPIC MUSEUM

Let the Olympic flame die out The Editor, “Better places for museum millions,” Letters, Jan. 24. Besides wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars on “sister cities,” Richmond City Council have found yet another way to waste taxpayers’ money by spending six million dollars building an Olympic Museum to keep the “legacy alive”? I have to agree, Richmond put on a pretty good show, with lots of

excitement during our winter Olympics, but it is over so let it go. Apparently, the few places who has such a museum have very few visitors. The people I have talked to in our neighborhood were not interested in visiting such a venture. I also agree with letter writer Diane Hartley in that such an expenditure must call for a plebiscite. Brink Nielsen Richmond

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National Council, and Sid Tan, of the Head Tax Family Society of Canada, continuing to advocate for apologies for historical wrongs (head tax), it has become a nowin matter of damned if you do (apologize), and damned if you don’t (apologize)! Edd Bopp Tsawwassen

Harper, speaking in Surrey, B.C. to a crowd of 8,000 members of the Sikh community, apologized for the 1914 Komagata Maru incident. Enough already! With Ujjal Donanjh publicly advising against apologies for historical wrongs (Komagata Maru) and Victor Wong, executive director of the Chinese-Canadian

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To dive further into the play’s debate about what is, or isn’t, “art,” Artistic Director Jovanni Sy will host a lively, intimate conversation following the 8pm performance on February 11. Stephen Drover (the play’s Director) and Rachel Rosenﬁeld Lafo (Director of the Richmond Art Gallery) will offer audience members their unique perspectives on the contentious world of contemporary art.

As a director of contemporary theatre for more than ten years, Stephen has a reputation for creating sharp, honest stories. He cuts to the core of a playwright’s intention and ensures every moment has impact on an audience. His insights into ‘Art’ will deepen an audience’s connection to the play and dare we say, even spark debate! Gateway is also thrilled to have Richmond Art Gallery Director, Rachel Rosenﬁeld Lafo, as a post-show panelist. Not only does Rachel know ﬁrst-hand what Richmond residents love and hate about contemporary art, she has an MA in art history with expertise in contemporary and public art. Rachel is excited to talk about famously divisive pieces of contemporary art and even get to the bottom of the play’s central question: who determines the value of art, anyway? To catch the heated February 11 post-show discussion, book your tickets to ‘Art’ today: tickets.gatewaytheatre.com

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Prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition Ongoing to Feb. 24 Dancing in the New Year: Art Show 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St. This event is free. This art show features contemporary paintings by artists Therese Lydia Joseph and Marilynn Tebbit. Feb. 16 and 23 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 Fourth Avenue

Come and enjoy the amazing artistry, plentiful produce, chef in the market and enchanting entertainers. For all enquiries regarding the Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, please email: marketmanager@ sfam.ca, or call the market phone 604-729-7326. Please do not contact the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Feb. 9 – Apr. 6 Gallery Exhibition: Theatre of the Exploding Sun Keith Langergraber Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate This event is free. Inspired by the phenom-

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enon of online fan-created films, The Theatre of the Exploding Sun features a trilogy of films that tell the story of an accidental time traveler, accompanied by drawings and sculptures that reveal additional narrative elements. Vancouver artist Keith Langergraber weaves together a complex narrative based on science fiction, historical accounts and research on the nature of the universe to create a compelling story that asks us to question the lines between fact and fiction. This event is for all ages. Disability access is available. For more information, Richmond Art Gallery

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Feb. 10 Family Day Fun Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Price: $2 per person Celebrate with activities, games, bouncy castles and face painting. Everyone welcome. Parent participation and registration required. #502708.This event is for all ages. Disability access is available. For more information, East Richmond Community Association;

Feb 10 6th Children’s Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Richmond Cultural Centre 7700 Minoru Gate Celebrate BC Family Day with imagination and creativity at Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival on Monday, Feb. 10. Now in its sixth year, the festival prides itself in highly interactive and high quality artistic activities for children 12 and under, all led by local professional artists. There’s a new line-up of

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creativity classes where passionate artists will lead kids in dance, musical theatre, puppet making, cartooning, circus skills and more. This year, there are two special events for the whole family: award-winning author and illustrator Lee Edward Födi and the Wonderland Circus. Visit www.childrensartsfestival.ca for more information on classes and registrations. This event is for all ages. Disability access is available. For more information, City of Richmond; phone: 604-276-4000; email: info@ richmond.ca website: www.richmond.ca Feb 10 Family Day at Thompson Community Centre 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Ave This event is free. Family activities range from arts and crafts to open gym playtime and more. Registration is required for some activities. Call 604238-8422 for more information. This event is for all ages. Disability access is available. For more information, Thompson Community Centre: phone: 604-2388422; email: thompson@ richmond.ca website: www.richmond. ca/thompson Feb 15 Rising Stars Richmond Pentecostal Church 7:30 p.m. 9300 Westminster Hwy Tickets: $18 Adults; $15 Seniors/Students; $6 Child (6-12); Children under age 6 are FREE. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by contacting the ROCA office at 604-2762747. Tickets are also sold at Long & McQuade, 6760 No. 3 Road, Richmond two weeks prior each concert. Tickets also available online. This orchestra concert features the three winners of the Richmond Music Festival Julie Lin, Zabrina Ng and Trisha Doo. Website: www.roca.ca

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Starbucks Blossoming Peach Tea Latte This handcrafted tea latte features Earl Grey tea and perfectly steamed milk subtly sweetened with peach ﬂavours and ﬁnished with real whipped cream and sugar sprinkles. It’s a must try.

Feb 16 – Mar 7 Art display – members of Richmond Artists Guild Open hours of the Richmond Cultural Centre 7700 Minoru Gate A display of recent paintings by members of Richmond Artists Guild will be in the rotunda of the Cultural Centre. Available for viewing during open hours of the Cultural Centre. For more information: Loraine Wellman: email: lorainewellman@shaw.ca

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Everybody’s just a walkin’ their dogs around Steveston Name: Chase Sex, age: Male, 11 Breed: Australian Shepard - Border Collie His human: Geoff McAllister Hometown: Steveston Favourite food: Salmon

BY GRAEME WOOD

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Steveston has gone to the dogs. Not figuratively, of course, but quite literally. While Steveston has always been dog friendly this recent canine crunch is more pronounced as more people move into the bustling community and the city continues to work on improving waterfront access to the Fraser River. Steveston Park has long been a pillar of walking destinations in the village. About three decades ago Garry Point Park opened and connected the West Dyke to the village. In recent years, London Landing to the east and Imperial Landing boardwalk to the south have created an impressive circuit for canines. Here are three on-leash walks you can enjoy and a fourth off-leash destination for a longer outing:

Walk 1

Park your car near the end of Williams Road and take the pooch to the West Dyke entrance. Head south for about 1.25 kilometres toward the north end of Garry Point Park. Just before you reach the park, to the right and toward the marshlands of Sturgeon Bank you will notice some boats parked in a slough. Find your way through some of the bushes to a quiet little-known field and trails where you can let your dog run around and enjoy some down time. This small area is Scotch

Name:: Shaylie Sex, age:: Female, 10 Breed: Beagle Her human: Iny Steele Hometown:: Steveston Favourite food: Anything FILE PHOTO

Our map plots points considered by the News to be the best places to walk your dogs in and around Steveston. Pond, named after the turn-of-thetwentieth-century Scottish Canadian Cannery operation. You’ll notice old wooden pilings and remnants of a boardwalk from the cannery. On the walk back during a sunny day the Coast Mountains will offer a stunning view. Be sure to keep your pooch on a short leash as the dyke is a popular cycling route.

Walk 2

This walk is a bit longer and affords you to stop in some shops in Steveston if you have a patient pooch who can sit and behave itself. Park around the Steveston Community Centre and before you get started, tucker the little fella out

Name: Mulder Sex, age: Male, 7 Breed: Cocker Spaniel – Cairn Terrier His human: Jen Wood Hometown:: Steveston Favourite food:: Cheese

with some ball tosses in the adjacent field. Meander your way to the back of the field and walk westward along the old railroad trail, which is now paved. When you reach No. 1 Road, head left and along Moncton Street. Ed Smith is the owner of Meow and Bark Avenue pet shop on Moncton and he recommends grainfree jerky treats for the pooch. Continue westward and loop around Garry Point, taking in the great views of the Salish Sea. Some people use the large field in the centre as an opportunity to take their dog off the leash, but do so at your own risk as it’s against bylaws. On your way back walk down

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Off-leash: 2.5 K to village Continued from page 13 Moncton and stop by the monument to Big Red, the ‘mayor of Steveston,’ in the small park next to the Steveston Museum. Your dog can take a drink out of Red’s dish. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Red’s death. Technically a stray, Red was taken care of by a number of Steveston merchants and represents the village’s strong history as a dog-friendly community. This roundtrip circuit is about 3.5 kilometres.

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This walk can also start at the community centre but will head south down No. 1 Road and eastward along the new boardwalk. Tisol pet food store has ingeniously provided poop bags on either end of the boardwalk so take advantage of them as not to make a mess. Walk over the bridge of Phoenix Pond and past the condominiums until you reach Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Continue along Dyke Road past the Homma elementary school. While traffic is sparse and slow do be careful and stick to the walking paths.

As you pass more condos to the left you finally reach No. 2 Road. Cross the road and walk along the path to London Landing that overlooks the farms. Loop around and take the pooch to the No. 2 Road pier and have a glance at Shady Island. There are a few places to grab snacks such as a sushi restaurant and a bakery. This round-trip circuit is about 3.5 kilometres.

Walk 4

For the more adventurous and if you want to feel comfortable with your dog off the leash there is an official off-leash dog park at the south foot of No.3 Road on Dyke Road. There is lots of parking available so a reverse trip into Steveston is possible as it’s only about 2.5 kilometres to the village. The park has water bowls for your pooch. The park may, however, not be suitable for some dogs. Predatory birds lurk in nearby trees and the rocky shores of the dyke could pose a danger to small dogs. Conversely if your dog is big and likes water this is the place to be.

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Wild Rice opened in 2001 ast week I received a on 117 West Pender St., ironitext: “Closing party cally next door to The Lotus at Pender Jan. 31, 9Hotel. midnight. DJ, canapés, old Wild Rice was physically friends.” on the edge of Vancouver’s Upon investigation, I historic old Chinatown, discovered that my friend, FOOD MATTERS but was also breaking new Andrew Wong, owner of Wild ground on the restaurant Rice, will be consolidating restaurant operations to his New Westminster scene in Vancouver. “When we first opened, we were the only restaurant for blocks,” said location and closing the original Pender Wong. Street location in Chinatown. “We were also the first to bring the “This has not been an easy decision,” concept of ‘modern Chinese cuisine’ to stated Wong. “It’s time to spend more time Vancouver. I am very proud of that. with my family. I want to concentrate my “We are also the first Chinese restaurant efforts on the New Westminster location as to embrace the local, seasonal and sustainable I see the area as an emerging market. New Westminster has been tremendously welcom- movement — working with local suppliers, using organic ingredients and being inaugural ing and supportive of Wild Rice.” members of OceanWise.” Even at the age of 12, Wong was no Over the years, Wild Rice has garnered stranger to the food and hospitality industry. dozens of awards, has been featured in His grandfather, Wong Wam-Fung, founded numerous publications including Food & The Lotus Hotel in Chinatown, and Wong’s Wine Magazine (“Best Asian Dining, Jan. father was a server at Trader Vic’s for 25 2003), and has contributed to the popular years. Chefs’ Table Society cookbooks: Vancouver By the time Wong was 20, he was jugCooks and Vancouver Cooks 2, which celgling jobs at The Cannery, The Fish House, and Pelican Bay in the Granville Island Hotel, ebrate the vibrant B.C. food scene. In 2011, to celebrate Wild Rice’s 10th while also studying hospitality management anniversary, Wong partnered with his execuat Dubrulle Culinary School. tive chef, Todd Bright, and opened a second After graduation, he and a friend opened Wild Rice in New Westminster’s River The Brickhouse on Main Street, and two Market. years later, Wong sold his share in The Over the years, I have enjoyed meals Brickhouse to pursue his dream of opening a see Students page 19 modern Chinese bistro.

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There was nary an empty seat at the Steveston Community Centre Jan. 23 for the annual Robbie Burns Supper with MC Jim Gallacher (above) addressing the Haggis. Earlier, Rod Johnston (right) piped in members of the head table. And Dr. Sebastian Howie (far right), served as bearer of the Haggis.

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The evening’s festivities provided plenty of smiles — just as Robbie Burns would have wanted.

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Community Students: Wowed by Wild Continued from page 18 at the original location and have taken my Culinary Arts students on field trips to Chinatown to explore the history of the area, learn about Chinese ingredients and culture, and finish off with a meal at Wild Rice. This past fall, after a field trip to Hopcott Farm — a family-run farm in Pitt Meadows that offers specialty beef with no added hormones, steroids or antibiotics — we went to Wild Rice New Westminster for lunch. The students were wowed by the space with its views of the Fraser River; the modern, yet welcoming décor, that incorporates both east/ west influences and yin/yang sensibilities; Wong’s laidback and informative talk about his background and philosophies around food and cooking; and most of all, the delicious multi-course modern Chinese meal. I am saddened to be saying goodbye to the Chinatown space, but as we approach this 2014 Chinese New Year, it is also a time of new beginnings. Chinese New Year integrates the themes of family, friends, home, and food, and as I raise a glass to celebrate the many successes of the original Wild Rice, I also toast to new beginnings and successes with the New Westminster location. Gung Hay Fat Choy (Cantonese) or Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) and thank you Andrew, for your dedication to creating a unique restaurant with such great attention to local and sustainable practices and for inspiring people in the food industry, as well as my students and staff. To close, I leave you with two of Andrew’s favourite Wild Rice recipes: Su Dong Po Pork Belly and Halibut Cheek Congee with Lemon Zest Salt. Su Dong Po Pork (Serves 6) Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. canola oil 3 large white onions, cut into large pieces (1 inch by 1 inch) 2 tbsp. minced ginger root salt & pepper to taste ¼ cup sherry (or red wine) 4 pounds pork belly, cut into 3” x 3” pieces 2 oranges, halved ½ cup maltose sugar (or honey) 1 ½ Tbsp tamarind extract ½ cup kecap manis

½ cup soy sauce sachet – 1 cinnamon stick (broken), 3 cloves, 4 star anise, 2 green cardamom pods (use cheesecloth to hold the sachet together, fasten with string) 8 cups chicken stock Method: Preheat oven to 300° F Heat oil on medium heat in large, oven-proof braising pot (rondeau or Dutch oven with lid), add onions and sauté. Add ginger and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are lightly caramelized. De-glaze with the sherry add in pork belly and stir to blend. Add the halved oranges, maltose sugar, tamarind, kecap manis, soy sauce, sachet, and chicken stock. Bring to a partial boil and place in oven with lid on. Cook for 3½ to 4 hours, until meat is soft and loose Remove oranges and sachet. Gently lift meat from pot and set aside. Over medium heat, bring sauce to a simmer and reduce volume by 25 per cent, stirring constantly. Return meat to sauce and stir to blend. Serve over steamed rice.

heavy bottom pot (uncovered). Put onto medium heat and cook until mixture becomes cloudy and slightly thickened (about 10 minutes). At the 10 minute mark, season halibut cheeks and add to pot. When the rice is just cooked (15 – 20 minutes from when you started) turn off the heat, but leave the pot on the still warm element for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper. The congee is ready to serve when it has the consistency of porridge. Just before serving, pull out halibut cheeks with slotted spoon. Shred halibut with a fork and stir back into congee. Stir in the chopped cilantro. Garnish with pea shoots and scallions. Serve with a small side of the lemon zest salt. Dora Ho is a culinary arts instructor at Matthew McNair secondary.

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Take your time and look around. It really depends on how comfortable you are in making a smart and informed decision. If you are not very car savvy I would suggest that you discuss it with someone who is or if you have a good relationship with your repair center, then ask for input from them. I would advise you to be sure to have the vehicle checked over by a shop that you trust BEFORE you make a purchase. Finding out about problems afterwards can be very disappointing and expensive!

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Cold sores are contagious, painful blisters that appear on the mouth and lips, and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. (HSV) Cold sores can be triggered by a weakened immune system, physical or emotional stress, str trauma to the lips, and hot and cold weathers. Cold sores usually start as a tingling and warm sensation on the lips, followed by a painful blister that may last up to 2 weeks. In terms of treatment, I recommend applying the antiviral Abreva five times a day when it is caught within the first 2 days. After the first 2 days, COLDSORE-Fx, which contains Propolis appears to be more effective. Too prevent frequent outbreaks of cold sores, daily use of the amino acid Lysine can also inhibit the growth and eplication of the HSV virus. I often recommend NFH L-Lysine 500 mg twice a day. Finally, in resistant cases replic of cold sore treatment, supplementation with monolaurin, a substance that prevents viral replication, seems to be effective. To learn more about how these products can work to help decrease your symptoms, contact the pharmacists at Pharmasave Steveston Village.

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have a valid claim against the estate for his/her support, maintenance and benefit. You must apply to the courts to receive a share of the deceased’s estate. Any award made is at the court’s discretion and only when the deceased financially supported the surviving common-law spouse for at least two years before his/her death. Currently, a commonlaw spouse has no rights of claim to the estate where the deceased has died leaving a Will, and has made no provision for the common-law spouse, thereby excluding him/ her from taking any part of the estate. In any case, legal advice should be sought.

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You may have noticed crack lines around teeth with old fillings or even in teeth that have never had a dental filling. Contributing factors to cracks in teeth can be trauma from a blow, heavy chewing/clenching forces, or type of existing filling material present in a tooth. Depending upon the depth and length of the crack in a particular tooth, there are different outcomes. A superficial crack in the outer enamel of a tooth is often called a craze line and can be monitored without issue for an extended period. However, if the depth of the crack extends deeper into the enamel and dentin layers of a tooth, then it is prudent to consider a restoration that eliminates the crack in the tooth. Much like a glass chip on the windshield of a car, a crack can propagate unless it is eliminated. The extent of the crack in a tooth determines the solution, which may include doing nothing, placing a filling/crown, having root canal treatment in the tooth, or possibly even extracting the tooth. Some types of tooth cracks are difficult to detect on x-rays and are diagnosed only by symptoms such as chewing pain.

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Buying the correct tire size can get complicated, especially if you decide to upgrade from your vehicle’s Original Equipment size. It is always best to sitck with the manufacture’s spec, usually labeled on the side of the door. A tire’s ﬁrst requirement is that it must be able to carry the weight of your vehicle. No matter how good a tire you select, if its capabilities are “overworked” just carrying the load, it will have little reserve capacity to help your vehicle respond to quick emergency. So when you are in the selection process, make certain that your new tire’s size is designed to carry the weight of your vehicle! Don’t undersize. The other size consideration is overall tire diameter. Since many of the functions of today’s vehicles are highly computerized, maintaining accurate speed data going into the computer assures accurate instructions coming out.And an important part of the speed equation is your tire’s overall tire diameter. For cars and vans, staying within a ±3% diameter change is desirable. Pick-ups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are usually engineered to handle up to a 15% oversize tire. Most tire dimensions can be calculated.

In day-to-day living, we tend to accumulate plenty of items, and it is challenging for homeowners to be objective with their surroundings. Having fresh eyes come in and provide expertise on what should be done to present your home to new buyers is one of the Home Stagers greatest skills. Everyone’s goal should be to have your property showcased the best it can be, and that needs to be done before the MLS pictures are taken and the open houses begin!

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The answer to this question is varied and shocking in some cases. A certain group presume this is automatically included and others believe the insurers won’t have enough money to pay. Some say it’s too expensive and relief finally a good portion believe that the government will provide some relief. T These are all misconceptions, except the one relating to where insurers likely did not have enough money set aside for big losses in the past. This gap has been closed. Insurers are now required by the government to comply with the new guidelines that adequate funds be set aside for catastrophes. This means big changes to many insurers both in how they operate internally and higher premiums, but steps have been taken to protect the consumer.

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Once the decision to sell has been made, then bringing a professional Stager in at that point would be great timing. Stagers can assist in providing a verbal or written consultation to get you started in an organized way. Or they can provide full services, so you can relax and let them do most of the hard work.

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What is the difference between my old gas fireplace with an opening screen and a newer gas fireplace with a sealed glass door The old unit with a screen is a B-vent fireplace, they were popular 10 to 25 years ago but now are considered old technology.A B-vent draws room air to feed the fire and vents most of the heat out one exhaust.When running it is only 25% efficient and when not running it is a negative efficiency b/c you lose all the heat from your home up the open vent.What we do here is remove old B-vents and replace them with direct vent fireplaces, which are sealed units and a 2 vent system; an intake and an exhaust run to the outside.When running a direct vent is up to 70% efficient and when not running there is no heat loss. The process is easy, give us a call to find out more at #604 231-8923.

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changing your home. Essentially you are picking up your current mortgage with its terms and conditions and moving it to a new home. Porting your mortgage will save you a costly penalty or allow you to keep an attractive mortgage rate. Lenders will require an up to date credit application and will want to review the details of the new property before approving the “port”. If your looking at a larger home you also may also qualify to add-on to the mortgage. Contact your mortgage professional for details.

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Olympian turns her attention to Kidsport Richmond Four years after competing at Vancouver Winter Olympics retired snowboarder is a busy mom of two young children BY MARK BOOTH

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You only have to look at the changes in Alexa Loo’s life to realize four years is a long time. The anniversary date of the 41-year-old former national team snowboarder’s final hometown race is fast approaching — the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The eight-time Canadian champion worked her way down the foggy slopes of Cypress Mountain in the parallel giant slalom event, narrowly missing out on a spot in the quarter-finals. She went on to conclude the World Cup circuit and compete in one final national championship before getting on with the rest of her life. Loo and Ari Goosen were married three months later and the couple now have two young children. “In some ways it doesn’t seem like it was that long ago but there have been so many changes in my life since then,” said Loo. “After having two children, I’m getting my body back a little to where it was four years ago.” She has a network of friends through the sport she has stayed in touch with and also serves on Snowboard Canada’s board of directors. Loo has changed her professional career path too. The chartered accountant is now an executive coach that sees her work with executives and business people to achieve their own “Olympic size” success. She is also active in her hometown as a volunteer with the Richmond chapter of Kidsport — a community based sport-funding program that provides grants for children 18 and under to participate in a sport of their choice. Loo chairs the marketing committee for the Kidsport Richmond Creating Community Champions fundraiser banquet, slated for March 6 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport.

Richmond Olympian Alexa Loo retired from the national snowboard team after competing in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games (above). She married Ari Goosen three months later and the couple now have two children — Louie and Alexander. She is heading up this year’s fundraising efforts for Kidsport Richmond that includes a banquet on March 6 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport.. The hotel has already stepped up in a big way by donating the food, venue, parking and services for the event. It means every cent raised will go directly to the program, giving more children an opportunity to play sports. “It’s super exciting for me to be giving back to Richmond and to the kids of Richmond. We’re hoping this becomes and annual event and, long term, we would actually like to increase the size of grant ($150) that we currently give the kids.” Individual tickets start at $150 or $1400 for a table of 10. Champions tickets go for $190 (individual) or $1,700 for a table of nine guests. Each champions table will feature a local sport hero. Among those committed include Darcy Marquardt), Arjan Bhullar and Bobby Singh. For information on how to purchase tickets email KidSportRichmond@gmail.com.

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Sports Richmond fencer a finalist for Sport B.C Athlete of the Year

The impact and success of the Richmond- Bennett (swimming). The 48th annual awards ceremony and based Dynamo Fencing Club has been recoggala dinner, set for March 5 at the Fairmont nized by Sport B.C. through its 48th annual Hotel Vancouver, recognizes BC’s best amaAthlete of the Year Awards. teur athletes, coaches, and officials for outDylan French is one of three finalists for standing performances in their sport over the Male Junior Athlete of the Year as the 162013 season. year-old impressive 2013 comNominations are received petitive schedule was highfrom the provincial and multi lighted by a 13th place finish sport organizations, high in men’s epee at last spring’s schools, colleges or universiCadet World Championships ties. Finalists and winners are in Croatia. selected by a committee of 20 After defeating fourth highly regarded BC sportswritseed Petr Bradac of the Czech ers, broadcasters, and amateur Republic 15-10, French moved sport leaders. onto the round of 16 where he “A significant number of lost to American Jake Raynis very strong nominations were 15-12 in a close bout. French received this year,” notes Sport also qualified and competed in BC’s President and CEO, Rob men’s foil where he made it to Newman. “The Athlete of the the round of 64. Year Awards provides a great “I am very happy and opportunity to recognize these proud to have finished 13th in talented and deserving athcadet men’s epee,” he said at Dylan French letes, coaches and officials.” the time. “I was excited that For 2013, in partnership I was able to compete in both with ProMOTION Plus, a Female Coach of foil and epee at this world championships, it the Year Award category was added. was a great experience.” “This year’s nominees in all of the award French is up against Kyle Carragher categories are certainly a testament to the (gymnastics) and Kevin Kwon (golf). strength and depth of sport in our province,” His coach Victor Gantsevich has been added Newman. “So too is the funding suprecognized for his excellent work developport that we have received this year from ing national level athletes at Dynamo. He ViaSport and our other sport and business is up for Male Coach of the Year, along partners.” with Graham Thomas (hockey) and Randy

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at Stanley’s Grill

Years

Mix Seafood And Bacon, Basil Cream Sauce, Fresh Parmesan, Garlic Bread

9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond BC.

14140 TRIANGLE ROAD RICHMOND

GRILL

Lunch

美食節套餐

Appetizer

Miso soup or California & Tempura Roll

Entrée 1 :

Steak & Prawns Or Salmon & Prawn Or Chicken & Salmon

(includes: Mixed Vegetables, tender bean sprouts, Fried rice, with our secret ginger and teriyaki sauce)

頭盤:

味增湯, 加洲, 天婦羅卷牛扒, 蝦或三文魚或三文魚, 雞 ( 炒雜菜, 炒牙菜, 炒飯 )

甜品: 或

1695

綠荼雪糕芒果雪糕

per person

Dinner Cuisine Type : Appetizer Entrée 1 :

Fo od Sp and Sp irit eci als

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We invite everyone to come up and enjoy your minor hockey headquarters for your team functions, or just come on up to catch all the hockey action and have a bite.

EVERY FRIDAY IN RAIN BAR

Herb Risotto, Sauteed Vegetable, Balsamic Teriyaki Sauce

Caesar Salad, House Salad, Prawns Napoli or Baked Artichoke Hearts

a scrumptious four course dinner for only

LIVE MUSIC

ENTRÉE CHOICE OF FRESH SEASONAL BC SALMON

Our Famous Pizza Bread

LIVE FROM NEW YORK

Celebrating

APPETIZERS CHOICE OF

Albacore Tuna Crisps Grilled Scallops With Tabbouleh Salsa Snow Crab Tempura Wrap

SEAFOOD ON THE PIER

Dessert :

Steak & Seafood Miso soup & California & BC Roll

頭盤: 味增湯, Steak or Filet Mignon & Lobster 加洲, BC (includes: Lobster tail, new York Steak, or Filet Mignon Mixed Vegetables, tender bean sprouts)

1: 2:

Green Tea Ice-Cream Mango Ice-Cream

或卷牛扒配龍蝦

2800

per person

(牛柳或牛扒,龍虾尾,炒雜菜, 炒牙菜, 炒飯.)

甜品:

綠荼雪糕

或

芒果雪糕

March 1, 2014