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Laser fiends tracked by pilots to Highway to Heaven Alan Campbell

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An area behind some of the temples on Richmond’s “Highway to Heaven” were the focus of police attention last week after pilots reported being targeted by lasers. The pilots on three passenger flights approaching YVR from the east radioed to air traffic control (ATC) that the lasers were being pointed from the large grass area north of Steveston Highway and east of No. 5 Road last Monday evening. As per a response protocol for this exact scenario — designed by Richmond RCMP’s Sgt. Cam Kowalski and now standard procedure for Nav Canada — ATC alerted E-Comm, which then dispatched police to the area in question. This time, however, the person responsible had gone. “It’s all about the timing, in terms of catching people,” Kowalski said of the RCMP’s ability to find those

This area, just northeast of the No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway intersection, was the focus of Mounties last week after pilots reported seeing lasers coming from behind some of the temples on Richmond’s Highway to Heaven. Google Maps

A Philippine Music and Dance Workshop, hosted by the Multicultural Helping House Society 55+ers, was a popular attraction as part of the country-wide Culture Days event. Photo by Gord Goble/Special to the News. More photos on The Pulse on page 14 and online at richmond-news.com

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responsible for potentially blinding a pilot with the laser pens, some of which have a 100-mile reach. “It’s very difficult to investigate as, quite often, the pilot doesn’t know the area and won’t be able to pinpoint the location. “On this occasion, however, we were led to the grass area behind the temples, where the pilots had spotted something.” Kowalski said the response protocol has led to four arrests in the last year or so in other Lower Mainland jurisdictions. “Four is not bad when you’re starting at zero,” added Kowalski, who said an arrest has still to be made in Richmond. “We will keep on educating people about the dangers of doing this, but, for us, it’s about being in the right place at the right time.” According to Transport Canada, if convicted of pointing a laser into an aircraft cockpit, the offender could face the $100,000 maximum fine under the Aeronautics Act.

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Marielle Demorest, 82, praised for community service Philip Raphael

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After just a few days away visiting a friend, Marielle Demorest had a slew of messages on her voicemail when she returned home. And by the very next day, last Wednesday, her schedule included at least four meetings. At 82, you might think she would like to slow things down. But she wouldn’t have it any other way. “Being involved in my community, it gives me a reason to get up every day,” she said. “It’s something I’ve always done.” It’s that unwavering desire that has earned Demorest a distinctive award in the nation’s capital. She was among 200 chosen from across Canada to receive the title of Woman of the Century — 1914 to 2014 by the Alliance des Femmes de la Francophonie Canadienne. “I was pretty flattered to be included in that group,” said Demorest, who among her list of activities in Richmond includes being a founding member of the

Richmond Women’s Resource Centre in 1976 and Richmond’s Volunteer of the Year in 2001. “I think people back then knew there was a real need for that type of facility,” Demorest said, adding much of her motivation to be community active comes from her parents. Growing up as the seventh child of 17 on a farm in the eastern township of Waterville — about 10 miles from Sherbrooke in southeastern Quebec — being involved meant things in the community got accomplished. “When the community needed a school, my mother helped get a petition going to get the government to fund it. And when the local police needed some extra help, my parents were there to get the community behind it,” Demorest said. “If you didn’t do that, things did not happen.” When she “stopped off” in Richmond back in 1958 — during a supposed worldwide excursion of adventure and learning — Demorest adopted the same, communityfocused principles after setting down

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roots here and getting married. “When I was bringing up my kids here in Richmond, which is such a beautiful place to live, I got so much help from people that I had to give something back,” she said. “And at that time, there weren’t a lot of services for families here.” Today, her calendar is still filled with important dates and times with groups including the RWRC — where she helps immigrants learn English — the local legion, and Richmond Garden Club. “She’s a pretty special lady,” said RWRC president Colleen Glyn. “And we are absolutely thrilled she got the recognition she deserved.” Demorest said she was honoured to received the award certificate from former Governor General Michaëlle Jean in Ottawa, but was quick to add that her commitment to the community was merely part of her everyday life. “It was normal for me to be involved,” she said. “Today, with the very busy lives families lead, setting aside that kind of time is much harder. It’s just the way things are now.”

Marielle Demorest shows off her Woman of the Century distinction that she received in Ottawa. Demorest was awarded for her decades of service to the community. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News

Poor excuse for pet owners Alan Campbell

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These cute little furball Guinea pigs are under the care of Richmond’s Maddison Joyce, who provides a foster home for the charity Small Animal Rescue Society of BC. Photo submitted

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A small animal rescue charity is close to being overrun after receiving an unprecedented wave of unwanted creatures from Richmond. “I don’t have time anymore” and “It’s not what I expected” are just two of the excuses given to the Small Animal Rescue Society of BC in recent weeks. One former pet owner from Richmond even admitted to having bought a Guinea pig to keep her kids

occupied during the teachers’ strike. Over the last three weeks, around 50 small pets from Richmond have been surrendered to the society, a volunteer-driven rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing charity, which houses the animals in foster homes across the province until they can be adopted out. “I’m not sure why we’ve been getting so many from Richmond recently; I think there are more big box stores selling small pets,” said the society’s Lisa Hutcheon, who said the charity, which relies totally on donations, has more than 200 animals

in its care right now. “It is ‘dumping time’ right now, when people’s lives get busier and they start to realize how much care these little guys need.” Some families, said Hutcheon, are making some very bad decisions, such as buying hedgehogs. The ‘hogs may look cute, but, explained Hutcheon, they are “prickly, can bite and are nocturnal.” “Why would you have a pet that only comes out at night?”

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RCC’s ranks swell as two join race for council Graeme Wood

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The Richmond Community Coalition announced two more city council candidates on Monday for the Nov. 15 municipal election. Current Richmond Fire Rescue captain Kirby Graeme and airline service agent Sal Bhullar are long-time Richmond residents, have adult children and are new to politics. “As a team, we want to represent our citizens, stakeholders and community groups in Richmond throughout so we can get a fair and equitable share of all that goes around to each organization,” said Graeme. Graeme touted the RCC’s “diverse” selection of candidates as something that attracted him to the slate, which was founded in June. He said his strength, as a councillor, would be in applying the leadership and communication skills he’s acquired as a community volunteer, athletic coach and fire department captain. “I’m running to now lead efforts towards a Richmond that is more safe, accountable and affordable,” said Graeme. As a former spokesperson for the fire department, Graeme said he would vow to make all city staff more available to media,

particularly the fire department. “In (the fire department) everything is done in corporate, and I’m of the mind we should have more accessibility to media; no more of these closed doors things. “I don’t feel you need to be a general manager to be a spokesperson, as long as you’re toeing the company line and are honest,” said Graeme. This month, senior city management denied the Richmond News a photo opportunity with firefighters and their new fire truck at an event at Richmond City Hall. The 28-year veteran firefighter said fire services in the city are adequate and he has “no hidden agenda” related to the department. Graeme will take a leave of absence from the City of Richmond during the campaign. Meanwhile Bhullar, 50, said she is concerned about affordability in the city. “What prompted me to come forward and serve the community, in particular, is speaking to young adults who have done everything correctly — gone to post secondary school — and here they are working right next to me with half my salary. It’s something to look at,” she said. She offered no specific solutions on how municipal action can lead to better affordability in the city for young adults.

Sal Bhullar (left) and Kirby Graeme announced their intentions Monday to run for Richmond City Council, for the Richmond Community Coalition. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News She said she and the RCC would look at the “mechanisms” available to address housing affordability after coming into office. She did say councillors could act as a voice to higher levels of government. “Young people are sending a strong signal that something needs to be looked at. Our elected officials’ job is to take those voices

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and go to the next level (of government),” said Bhullar, adding that young people need to be better educated about the political system in order to feel empowered. The mother of Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar has also worked in real estate, but touted her 30 years as an airline service agent as another impetus for joining council. She said Richmond should focus on “the city within a city” that exists at Vancouver International Airport and also said there is “room for expansion” at YVR. However, she deferred media questions about an airline-backed jet fuel facility on the Fraser River to Coun. Ken Johnston, who stated he and city council have “done everything” to oppose the facility and will continue to do so, however, it is now “well on its way through, past an environmental review.” The pair joins incumbents Johnston and Coun. Chak Au on the RCC council slate, along with Helen Quan and Dan Baxter. The RCC has no platform to date but members stated it would soon be forthcoming. At least 19 people, including six incumbents, have announced their intention to become a city councillor. The RCC presently has the biggest slate of candidates.

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The City of Richmond has received complaints related to the realignment of River Road at the Dinsmore Bridge. But relief may be on the way to alleviate the discombobulation of traffic. The realignment is the result of a planned waterfront park between the bridge and the Richmond Olympic Oval. Whereas once the road dipped under the bridge, it now intersects with Gilbert Road, adding a traffic light to a rapidly developing area. The complaints were addressed at the transportation committee last week. According to Victor Wei, director of transportation, River Road will be widened to four lanes, which should reduce lineups. Wei said staff are monitoring the intersection via traffic cameras, which can be viewed online by the public to plan routes. Such cameras will become more prevalent throughout the city in order to give real-time traffic monitoring, given they refresh images on the city’s website every minute. Over the past years, Richmond residents may have noticed a growing number of cameras along No. 2 Road, Russ Baker Way and on parts of Granville Avenue. According to city spokesman Ted

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No one asked us: Steveston Society board The Steveston Community Centre is bursting at the seams and there appears to be a host of ideas as to what to do about it: move the centre to the Steveston waterfront at Imperial Landing, re-purposed and renovate it, build a new centre across Moncton Street on the city-owned parking lot. Coun. Harold Steves recently suggested moving the library to the soon-to-beabandoned Nikka Fishing Marine building, which is the fictional library for Storybrooke in the television series Once Upon a Time. The problem, according to the Steveston Community Society, is that these ideas are being bandied about by city councillors without any consultation with the society and the people who actually use the facility. “Our board is concerned that we have not been privy to these discussions or been asked officially for our position on this matter,” wrote Beth Ovenden, the society’s president, in a letter to Steves, who submitted it to the parks committee. “The Board of the Steveston Community Society wish to advise city council of our desperate need for additional space in the community centre. Currently, our greatest need is for space for our fitness programs,” said Ovenden. The society believes, at the least, the library needs to be relocated, hence the Nikka suggestion from Steves. The committee referred the matter to city staff, who will report back within one year on how some options may shape the city’s capital budget.

Could Lang Park become food truck central? A redevelopment concept plan for Lang Park, next to the Richmond Public Market, could soon be approved and it could usher in a new era of food trucks in the city’s urban core. The well used urban park serves as one of the few City Centre places to eat lunch

outside. As such, the concept will provide spaces for food trucks along Buswell Street, according to a city report. Artist renderings show three trucks parked adjacent to the park. The food truck parking will be for a one-year trial period. According to 48 public feedback forms from two open houses, the city will: keep the cherry trees, make the water feature smaller and more interactive, provide space for playing children and improve seating and lighting. Council will need to pass the $800,000 renovations as part of its five-year financial plan.

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An artist may soon be living in Branscombe House on the Railway Greenway as the City of Richmond looks at potential activities, that can take place at the renovated turn-of-the20th-century home. City staff are exploring the terms of an artist-in-residence program. According to a report to the parks committee, it’s thought an artist can live at Branscombe, for a nominal fee, while he or she is providing services such as workshops, exhibitions or performances either at the house or elsewhere. The first resident of Branscombe could be Greg Girard, who will present an art project at the Richmond Art Gallery in the spring of 2015, which aims to show a photo essay of Richmond’s diversity. Artists will live upstairs to provide a presence at Branscombe, situated at Railway Avenue and Steveston Highway. Below, it’s believed community groups may rent out the space for meetings and workshops. Private rentals could include small weddings. Branscombe can accommodate up to 30 people downstairs and has a catering kitchen. — Graeme Wood/Richmond News

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he question was about Iraq. The answer was about Israel. The follow-up question was about Iraq. The follow-up answer was about... well, you get the point. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair stood in Parliament and asked three successive questions about Canada’s role in Iraq: when it will end, how many troops are on the ground, and the nature of an agreement with Iraq. Each “answer” was about Israel. The star of the exchange — which felt like bad Saturday Night Live — was

Conservative MP and stranger to relevance Paul Calandra. Calandra’s last contribution to Parliament was when he took time to bash Liberals for abandoning Santa Claus. Seriously. In retrospect, the situation was troubling even before the MP opened his mouth. Sending out Calandra was the parliamentary equivalent of a hockey coach dispatching his toughest goon during a blowout loss. Calandra isn’t a member of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s cabinet, nor is he minister of defence. His only

job, it seems, is to change the subject. Even if we accept the strained logic that distinguishes question period from questionand-answer period, the Conservatives still owe real answers — not to the NDP, but to Canada. The Conservative majority needs to explain just how Canada’s troops will aid U.S. forces in ending terrorism in Iraq and bringing peace to the region. To be fair, the U.S. did negotiate a successful ceasefire in Iraq on March 1. Of course, that was in 1991.

Watch Liberals abandon Site C dam for LNG development

number of key First that they strongly oppose Nations leaders have the Site C dam -- but might InTheHouse adroitly realized the be open to supporting other Keith Baldrey forms of energy, including best way to kill the Site C dam Columnist project may be to hitch their LNG pipelines — it’s potential support for building important that everyone sit LNG pipelines to the dam up and take notice. never being built. Chief Roland Wilson of the West Getting First Nations’ support for any Moberly First Nation, which would be most major economic development that involves directly affected by the massive flooding land use or the extraction of natural that would occur if Site C dam is built, resources has been the reality in recent made it clear he won’t support any LNG years and will only become more critical in pipelines if Site C proceeds. the years ahead. His band is one the few to have signed The strong opposition of First Nations a treaty with the provincial government, is a major reason why Enbridge’s Northern having done so back in 1899. As such, it’s Gateway pipeline will likely never be built. not entirely clear how the recent Supreme Premier Christy Clark’s government faces Court of Canada landmark decision a number of challenges towards getting conferring aboriginal title will affect treaty an LNG industry up and running in this bands’ opposition to Site C. province, not the least of which is ensuring Nevertheless, Wilson’s support for LNG First Nations don’t decide to block any pipelines is likely needed, and so is that pipelines or projects. of other First Nations. This is not going to So when three key B.C. First Nations be an easy thing to secure, given that not leaders travelled to Ottawa last week to all First Nations share the same views on send a message to the federal government resource development.

Public opposition to LNG does not appear to be anywhere near the level attached to oil pipelines like Northern Gateway or Kinder Morgan’s proposed twinned pipeline project. A “spill” from an LNG pipeline simply dissipates into the atmosphere, instead of fouling creek beds or coast lines. The main concerns over natural gas extraction is the practice of fracking, which involves injecting huge amounts of water laced with chemicals deep into the ground in order to loosen gas deposits. But so far, at least, there is not much evidence of a groundswell of opposition to this practice. But the opposition, from both the general public and First Nations, towards the Site C dam project will likely increase substantially in the years ahead. Chief Wilson argues his territory is already abuzz with all kinds of industrial activity — fracking, gas wells, windfarms — and to add both LNG pipelines and a massive hydroelectric dam is simply too much, and that’s an argument that will likely gain more traction with the public.

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So don’t be entirely surprised if the B.C. government loses enthusiasm for building Site C if it realizes doing so may jeopardize a more prized part of its economic and energy strategy — getting an LNG industry firmly established in this province. *** I see the Ministry of Children and Family Development is once again displaying its trademark tone-deafness, as it has apparently decided to deduct postsecondary bursaries from any financial aid foster youth receive from the province. Mary-Ellen Turpel-Lafond, the B.C. Representative for Children and Youth, blew the whistle on the scheme last week, calling it “petty” and “embarrassing.” Turpel-Lafond has demanded the problem be “fixed” immediately. Given her track record of winning these kinds of battles, I can only assume it will be. But as of this column’s writing, it had not. Get on it, MCFD. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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LETTERS

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Limit terms, raise trust The Editor, Will term limits fix some of the frustrations Richmond voters are feeling? Many are questioning if councillors are becoming too comfortable in office for extended periods. Others may be wondering if long-term councillors are complacent and failing to raise new ideas or encourage important debate on key issues. Some suggest term limits, which would restrict councillors to a pre-determined number of terms in office or total years, as the way to fix local government. One of the arguments against term limits suggest the community may lose its most experienced councillors as a result. Others say we loose “institutional memory”, or the “glue” that keeps council functioning effectively. It’s suggested that policy making will suffer from a lack of careful deliberation and compromise as city bureaucrats would run institutional rings around the rookie councillors. On the other hand, there are several reasons why term limits are thought to be an effective means to improving the functioning of local government. Some research indicates it’s simply more competitive; more candidates will step forward to run for election. Secondly, incumbents or those seeking re-election have a huge fundraising advantage and possess an equally large advantage in name identification.

Needing proof of this in Richmond, look no further than the Mayor’s announced $165,000 election fund which by its very presence likely discourages mayoral candidates from stepping forward. Finally, it’s suggested that term limits weaken the relationship between career politicians and special-interest groups, helping to preserve a more democratic process. The chance that incumbent Richmond councillors would endorse a motion for term limits is zero for obvious reasons, and any such law would likely violate the Canadian Charter of Rights. Does that need to be the end of it? No, how about those seeking the position of councillor this Nov. 15 start re-building trust with dis-enchanted voters. No need for new laws, simply show personal leadership by declaring a self-imposed limit. Maybe then trust with voters can start to be rebuilt. Just a thought, but a least a fresh one! When comments are made like, “civic elections are a sham” the depth of the confidence lost should be clear to many. Maybe term limits aren’t the complete answer, but people like Alberta PC Leader Jim Prentice believe it has enough value to commit a future government of his to MLAs having a three term limit. Jerome Dickey Richmond

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Reid spending embarrassing The Editor, Last week my MLA for Richmond East, Linda Reid, was featured on the front page of The Vancouver Sun. As a constituent, I am embarrassed by this. If you missed it, Reid’s photo was front and centre because of the involvement of the RCMP and now the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) in investigating renovations completed on Reid’s Garden City constituency office in 2013. This is not the first time I have been embarrassed by my MLA’s free spending ways on the taxpayers dime. Since 2013, Reid has been cited not once, not twice, not three times but four times for questionable spending of the taxpayers dime. First there was the embarrassment of a first-class trip to Kenya for herself and her husband (which prompted the government to look into it’s travel practices), then there was the embarrassment related to expenses for the redecoration of the MLA lounge in

the Legislature (remember the now defunct $700 muffin rack?). Those expenses were followed by an embarrassing expenditure of $16,000 to fly and house Reid’s Richmondbased campaign manager back and forth to Victoria (which prompted Reid to announce she won’t be doing this anymore) and finally, the penultimate embarrassment of the involvement of the RCMP in security upgrades to Reid’s constituency office, to the tune of $79,000 (exactly how was her kitchenette and washroom made more secure during these renovations?). It’s time for Reid to drop her “no comment” refrain, sit down with one of the reporters (she has many to choose from) who have been asking her to comment on her actions, and come clean. It’s the very least that I, as a constituent embarrassed by her free-spending ways, deserves. Sharon Hales Richmond

Big thanks from South Arm Fair The Editor, South Arm United Church held its 55th annual Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20. With the support of the community, we set out to provide a day of bargains and inexpensive family fun. We thank the more than 200 adult volunteers, some of whom started their work

as early as June. They come not only from our church family but from the wider community. We also thank the fifty students who joined them on Fair Day. These energetic young people are essential to our operations. Next, we thank the generous corporate donors

and the innumerable private ones. Finally, we thank the patrons, whose enthusiasm for this event makes it all worthwhile. Everyone is invited to our 56th annual Country Fair on Sept. 19, 2015. Maylene Williams Country Fair Coordinator

Smile Cookies are gone, but the smiles they’ve left in our community will last forever. Thanks to your support, Tim Hortons will be donating the entire proceeds to BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

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In praise of perfect pies Tourism Richmond’s third annual Perfect Pie Contest had no shortage of contestants, public tasters and, of course, judges. Local restaurants, hotels and bakeries hand-crafted their creations for the bake-off Saturday at the Steveston Post Office and visitor centre. Two of the judges, who were more than happy to volunteer their time, were CTV News’ Norma Reid and QMFM’s Drew Savage, of the Breakfast with Nat and Drew show. Hungry spectators wanting to get a slice

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of the action donated $2 to the Tourism Richmond Endowment Fund and received a piece of pie and a cup of coffee from Steveston Coffee Company. The winners were: Most Creative: River Rock; Best Crust: Sinfully the Best; Best Overall: Moma Bistro; Honourable Mention: Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Tourism Richmond raised more than $430 for the Tourism Richmond Endowment Fund.

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Catch a glimpse of B.C.’s prehistoric past at the Richmond Nature Park’s Fossil Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Amateur palaeontologists and fossil collectors from the British Columbia Paleontological Alliance, Vancouver Paleontological Society, Victoria Paleontology Society, Vancouver Island Paleontology Society and Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre will present a collection of fossil plants and animals, including a complete replica of a 14-foot long mosasaur from Vancouver Island. The Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Highway.

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“Let’s go to the market and pick up a few things,” my friend Paula said. Little did I know what would be in store. Not for us the Intermarché or even the fruit stand in the village near our gîte in France’s Vaucluse region. Instead, we headed up to the historic town of Vaisonla-Romaine, where the best farmers and producers in Provence have gathered to sell their wares nearly every Tuesday since 1483. Long before that, though, this was an important Roman outpost. And well before that, the Celtic Voconces tribe called this home. Indeed, people have lived here on the fertile banks of the Ouvèze River as far back as at least the Bronze Age. Each age has left its mark. History litters the ground here, modern roads following the trails of ancient Roman ones and 2,000-year-old foundations of houses rising up to trip the unwary. Though the town has an excellent museum, it’s hardly necessary; the whole place is a living showcase of heritage. During the Roman era, this was one of the richest cities in Gaul, and time has managed to preserve its ancient mosaic floors, beautiful stone arches and an amphitheatre that is still used for concerts. Most of the Roman ruins are in the lower part of town; the upper part of the city is the fortified medieval neighbourhood where residents moved during the disputes between the counts of Provence and the church. Back in those heady days, Vaison was on the road to everywhere; today, even though it is spitting distance from some of the world’s most famous wine regions and halfway between the mountains and the Mediterranean, it’s really on the road to nowhere. In fact, Vaison-la-Romaine has officially been designated one of the “Plus Beaux Détours de France,” one of France’s prettiest detours. But it’s a detour well worth taking, especially on Tuesdays when the market comes to town. In the height of summer and into fall’s harvest season, you can find as many as 450 vendors lining the streets around Place François Cevert, selling everything from work clothes to tourist tat to organic produce.

Cheeses are for sale (and for tasting) at the weekly market in Vaison-la-Romaine, France. The market has been held nearly every Tuesday since 1483. Photo by Joanne Sasvari/Meridian Writers’ Group Down this lane, you will find the lavender, handmade soaps and Provençal fabrics. Over there is the man with the giant paella pan and, nearby, the rotisserie with its plump, sizzling chickens. On the shady side of the street are cheeses from the nearby Haut-Savoie region, the savoury Beaufort and Tomme and Abondance. Further along, sausages made from venison and wild boar. And everywhere, the exceptional produce of Provence: pungent garlic, tender wild mushrooms, fragrant grapes and almost every kind of fruit and vegetable imaginable, as well as olives, honey, bread, truffles and saffron. Paula and I fill our baskets with the tiny strawberries called fraises des bois. We add a loaf of crusty bread, a

slab of cheese, a couple of sausages and a bottle of rustic Rhône red. Tonight we’ll be feasting on the bounty that is Vaisonla-Romaine, just as countless generations of people have done throughout time. More stories at www.culturelocker.com ! For more information on Vaison-la-Romaine visit the city’s website at www.vaison-la-romaine.com. ! For information on travel to France go to the government tourism website at www. rendezvousenfrance.com.

COMMUNITY FOOD

Winter farmers’market under new stewardship

The Steveston Winter Farmers’ Market.

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society has taken over the running of the Steveston Winter Farmers’ Market, which starts this weekend and runs to spring. Formerly under the oversight of the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market, the event will still be held every other Sunday under the cannery roof. The newly branded “Cannery Farmers’ Market” will open its doors Sunday, Oct. 5 and operate every other Sunday to the end of

April next year. On market days, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can peruse fresh food for sale, and a variety of vendors showcasing products that follow the “make it, bake it, catch it, grow it” credo that typifies the Steveston markets, both in the summer and winter seasons. “We are committed to working with the Steveston community to offer events that appeal to locals and to help keep the village lively through the winter months,” said society chair Dave Semple.

“We are looking forward to creating a place where neighbours can come together to get to know each other better and do a little shopping at the same time.” The market will run every other Sunday from October to April, on the following dates: Oct. 5 and 19; Nov. 2, 16 and 30; Dec. 14; Jan. 18; Feb. 1 and 15; March 1, 15 and 29; April 12 and 26. For more information, visit www. canneryfarmersmarket.org

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complementary service. Fair ith fall arriving, enough. let’s catch up with TheGeek But there are two problems. a couple of items Barry Link The first is that, at least left over from summer. initially, Showmi requires First up, in August, Rogers you to be a TV or Internet and Shaw announced they’ve customer of either Shaw or teamed up to offer Showmi, Rogers, and it’s unclear what the future which has been described as their “Netflix requirements for subscribing will be. As is, competitor.” Showmi stinks for cordcutting. Debuting in November in beta form The bigger problem is that Rogers and initially, only for customers of the two Shaw are borrowing from the wrong communications giants, it will work model. Canadians don’t necessarily want essentially the same as Netflix with a another Netflix. We want Hulu. bundle of TV shows and movies you can Hulu is best known to Canadians as stream online as much as you want. the service we can’t get. It’s a U.S.Showmi will cost exactly the same as only offering, which hosts current TV a new Netflix subscription at $8.99 per programming from most of the major month and will be available on the web, American networks and a limited selection tablets, Xbox 360 and set top boxes. of older movies and original programming. It places heavy emphasis on television Available through the web, it releases content, with promises of past seasons episodes of shows often as soon as the of shows like Modern Family, Sons of day after they air on broadcast or cable. In Anarchy, Sleepy Hollow, Shameless, 2 basic form it’s free, with ads inserted into Broke Girls, Vikings and New Girl. Unlike programming. A paid monthly subscription Netflix, it will also have 30 per cent designated Canadian content, an interesting of $8 US a month is required to watch wrinkle since Netflix is unburdened by Hulu in high-definition or through apps Cancon requirements thanks to Internet on Android, iOS, gaming consoles and content being unregulated in Canada. devices like Apple TV. Hulu is far from On the surface, Showmi might not be a perfect. bad service. The interface demonstrated in Some programming is available on promotional videos looks attractive and, the free version but not through the paid like Netflix, it’s reasonably priced. version, except on the web and vice And while more competition for online versa. Some episodes take longer than entertainment would be welcome in a day to appear on its site after its initial Canada, it’s interesting that Showmi in TV broadcast. Seasons of shows seem to its own statements has positioned itself appear and disappear with no logic. It lacks not as “Netflix competitor,” but as a heavy hitting cable networks like HBO,

It has its problems but the American-based Hulu could be the best friend a cordcutter has, unless you live outside the United States. Photo by Dan Toulgoet which means no Game of Thrones or Girls. Most egregiously, the paid version still has advertising. But it’s the single best friend the cordcutter has because it’s the easiest and simplest way to access current network TV programming online without being beholden to cable. And it’s superior in function to any of the disastrous online apps created by Canadian networks. Showmi, as described, will be limited to past seasons of programming. Want to watch Season 3 of Vikings? Sorry, you’ll have to wait a year. Be sure to avoid all the spoilers on Twitter in the meantime.

Made by hand A few columns back I lamented the loss

of old school experiences including snail mail and photography when it was rare. The column generated a few responses from readers who miss things like the widespread availability of vinyl records. One reader sent me a greeting card, written by hand, in the mail, as way of thanks. She also noted how she missed numbers. Before cellphones, we kept the telephone numbers of friends and families in our head, and as the reader points out, those numbers had a mysterious resonance with the people they belonged to. Both that thought and the card were appreciated. Barry Link is the editor of the Vancouver Courier. Follow him at twitter.com/ trueblinkit

FINANCES

Buried treasure not only for pirates

Everyone has hidden gems waiting to be discovered, put to good use

e took a road trip to California this past August as I had a conference to attend there and we were looking for an excuse to escape the mess of a renovation that was scheduled to start. Disneyland was definitely part of our plan. The funny thing about Disneyland is that the prices seem to steadily increase beyond the inflation rate and yet the lineups continue to grow. They have mastered the art of tapping into our need for escape and creating an experience that none of us ever grow too old for. Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the oldest rides there and still manages to draw a crowd. I think this is due, in large measure,

to our fascination with the You see, along the way, thought of discovering buried WealthSmart there is a very persuasive treasure on some deserted marketplace that has covetous Richard island, cashing it in and eyes on every dollar that Vetter solving all our financial woes. comes your way and there is Why go to Disneyland one tool that makes their job though? much easier — the credit card. I think we often have buried treasure in I recently watched a video of Warren our own backyards and don’t even know it. Buffett imparting three simple pieces of There is a term for this: “human capital.” advice to a group of Nebraska students in Put simply and in economic terms, it is reaching their financial goals: start saving the present value of what the market pays right away, spend wisely and avoid credit you for the value you deliver to the world in cards. your job or in your business. Buffet’s advice is profound in its In a simplified example, if you earn an simplicity and most people will never heed average income of $100,000 per year over a it. 40 year career that’s $4 million! Over the past few decades, more and The buried treasure in this is not more merchants have willingly paid credit necessarily the income you receive but, card fees of at least two per cent on every rather, the income you save. dollar you spend simply because you are

likely to spend more than if you pay in cash. Compound this with the fact that many will go through life making minimum payments on their credit cards at 22 per cent interest! Moving to a cash or debit card lifestyle, combined with a solid financial and cash flow plan, will go a long way to helping you reach your goals. You will also need to set goals that are powerful and meaningful enough that they won’t get side-swiped by those shallower impulse buys that are often cleverly disguised as needs. The opinions expressed are those of Richard Vetter, BA, CFP, CLU, ChFC. Vetter is a certified financial planner and owner of WealthSmart Financial Group in Richmond, BC, www.wealthsmart.ca

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THEPULSE WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VE GOT OUR FINGERS ON IT CULTURE DAYS Amara Camacho (left), at the Cultural Center concert hall, accompanied by Jason Cook on piano. (Below) Ming Yeung teaches belly dancing in the Atrium at the Cultural Centre.

Live guitar music by James Songalia was one of the highlights of the Philippine music and dance workshop.

Cutlure, in its many forms, was on display across the city on Saturday (Sept. 27) as more than 80 events compiled to present Culture Days. The Multicultural Helping House Society 55+ers (above) hosted a Philippine music and dance workshop. Photos by Gord Goble

Submit Your Pictures The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra Open House allowed visitors to roam the grounds of Brighouse United Church, seeing various incarnations of the orchestra, playing and learning more about the instruments.

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In the Cultural Center Lapidary Studio, Adam Kelliher, of the Creative Jewellers Guild, cuts metal to make jewellry, while Dixie Cutler (above), also of the Creative Jewellers Guild, weaves silver rings into a bracelet.

Mahla Grewal (right) puts together blocks and circuits at the Mad Inventor Challenge at Outside the Box Learning Commons on London Road. (Below) Solo pianist Isaac Juarez-Flores at the Cultural Center concert hall.

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Sockeyes & Kaczynski continue torrid start Troy Kaczynski and the Richmond Sockeyes just keep on rolling. The 20-year-old Richmond Minor product had a five point night, including a pair of goals, as the Sockeyes made it six wins in seven games out of the gate with a 6-1 triumph over the Port Moody Panthers in a rare Monday encounter at Minoru Arenas. Kaczynski, who resumed his full-time status in the Pacific Junior Hockey League this season, has at least one goal in every game. He leads the circuit with 22 points, including a whopping 13 goals — five more than his nearest rival. The winless Panthers, who now have former Sockeyes head coach Ron Johnson behind the bench, scored in the early stages of the second period to cut the Richmond lead in half before surrendering three unanswered goals to close out the frame. Ontario native Mac Colasimone also had a big night for the hosts with a goal and two assists. Daniel Oakley, Tyler Patrerson and Charles Young also scored. Two nights earlier, the Sockeyes rolled to a 6-2 road win over the Mission City Outlaws. Matthew Bissett scored twice, while Oakley chipped in with a goal and two helpers. Richmond (6-1-0-0) returns to action Thursday when the North Vancouver Wolf Pack (4-1-0-2) visit Minoru at 7 p.m.

Richmond Sockeyes battle on the doorstep in their 6-1 victory over the Port Moody Panthers on Monday night at Minoru Arenas. The first place Sockeyes host North Vancouver on Thursday at 7 p.m. Photo by Mark Booth

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Gordon eager to resume ascend up sr. ranks 18-year-old Connaught standout representing Canada at junior grand prix competition in Germany this week Mark Booth

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A focused and re-energized Mitchell Gordon is ready to continue the treacherous ascend up the Canadian senior men’s skating ranks. It was back in 2012 when the Connaught Skating Club’s showcase athlete captured the Canadian junior men’s title. The momentum continued the following year as Mitchell turned heads with a seventh place finish in debut at senior at nationals. However, his progression slowed last season thanks to more focus on his Grade 12 workload and an ultra competitive Olympic year with spots in Sochi at stake. Mitchell slipped to 11th at the Canadian championships and is more determined than ever to re-establish himself as one of the country’s top up-and-coming skaters.

“Im taking classes in the morning then He opened the new season with a coming here to skate,” he said. “There was just promising seventh place finish at a junior a lot on my mind last season. This year I am grand prix event in Slovenia, thanks to back and I am sharp with my mental a career best score in the long game.” program. He looks to build off Gordon is also aware he needs that performance at another junior to be patient about his progress competition in Germany this week. now that he has reached skating’s “Since coming back, I have made pinnacle level. His goal for this some changes to my short program season is to at get back in the top to make it much more consistent eight at nationals and earn an invite and hopefully (it results) in a to represent Canada at the Junior higher ranked score,” said Gordon, shortly before his training session World Championships. However, it’s at Minoru Arenas last week. hardly a certainty. Mitchell Gordon What has the 18-year-old more “When you think about it, the upbeat about the season ahead is a better last flight of the Canadian championships balance between his training schedule and is basically the past 10 years of junior studies. He admits ensuring he had a final champions,” reasoned Gordon. “Once you are good year of high school in the classroom in senior, it’s the best of the best in Canada took its toll. Now he is a part-time student at and it’s definitely a process when it comes to Langara. going up the rankings.

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“My goal is to get into the top five in the next couple of years which would get me to (senior) worlds but it is still a very tough gig. Since I won juniors in 2012, a couple more really good juniors have come up. There are about four or five guys who are age eligible to go to junior worlds. It’s going to be very interesting to see how it turns out.” As a one-time elite senior men’s skater himself, Gordon’s coach Keegan Murphy can relate to his student. He is quick to point at the big picture and how Gordon is part of Canada’s next wave of young skaters working towards the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. “I remember going through the exact same thing as an athlete where you are expecting to get immediate results like you did at the other levels,” said Murphy. “At senior you need to look at it as more of (an Olympic) cycle. It’s going to be an exciting three years for this younger generation of skaters.

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Panther Cheer Athletics launches campaign to give back to community Panther Cheer Athletics is launching a new campaign to help give back to the community that has given them so much. As Panther Cheer enters its 11th season in Richmond, the club has launched an initiative that will see the entire whole program giving back to the community. Each of Panther Cheer’s competitive teams will be hosting a philanthropic event/drive at various points in the season. It will give the athletes, parents, families and friends of the club an opportunity to showcase their love and appreciation for their community. The campaign begins this month, as the club’s premier team — the Senior Immortals — will be participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s annual fundraiser Light the Night. This event is held every fall to help raise funds and awareness for Leukemia, Lymphoma and other blood cancers. It is particularly close to Panther Cheer, as coOwner Dawn Silver and Panther athlete Shaelyn Martin are both leukemia survivors. Over $3,000 has already been raised. Consider sponsoring a member of the team with a small donation to the Panther Pride team at www.LightTheNight.ca . In addition, each month a new team will be hosting a different event that will support the community in many unique and necessary ways. In November, Open Aftermath will be hosting a blood drive, as Canadian blood banks are in constant need of donations. In December, the Senior Spartans will be volunteering at local food banks and soup kitchens, helping to make sure that no one in the community goes hungry over the holidays. In January, Mini Samurai will be hosting a blanket and winter clothing drive to help make sure everyone gets the materials they need to be safe and to survive the winter. In February, Tiny Troopers will be hosting a book drive to help provide access to literature that is so necessary in the formative years of childhood. In March, Youth Musketeers will be holding a Food Drive, as March is typically a month when food banks are stretched to their limits. Finally, in April, Youth Jedis will be volunteering at local seniors homes, helping to provide companionship for the elderly in the community. Panther Cheer Athletics is Richmond’s only All-Star Cheerleading and Personal Development club. Athletes of all ages and ability levels train with the Panthers all year long. The club is currently accepting registrations for its competitive teams and also its fall recreational programs. For any questions about the Panthers, or this exciting new program, contact them at info@panthercheerathletics. com or by phone at 778-297-8437.

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