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Northern hawk owl, black oystercatcher make the list by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter Dozens of avian enthusiasts braved the rain and wind on Monday to help put Ladner and Richmond at the top of this year’s Christmas bird count. More than 70 volunteers identified 143 feathered species in a 454-square-kilometre area from South Richmond to Point Roberts. The final tally is still tentative, but with only a few counts left in BC and raging blizzards in Eastern Canada, Ladner could wind up with the highest species count in the country. Hundreds of bird counts take place across North America every year from Dec. 14 to Jan 5. Data collected by birders helps scientists track winter bird populations and identify species in need of conservation. “It’s a good activity and it makes people more aware of bird population numbers and the environment and protecting the habitat,” said Ladner count co-ordinator Jude Grass. Despite blustery winds and some minor flooding, Grass said Monday’s event was a success. “Considering the weather, the birds were fairly co-operative and we got a good mix of species.” A rare northern hawk owl was spotted at Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and a new species— the northern mockingbird— was added to the list. See Page 3

Jeannie Bespoyasny (jbespoyphotography.com) photo A feral rabbit munches on icy grass in the early morning. Photographer Jeannie Bespoyasny snapped this photo earlier this month at the Richmond Auto Mall. ‘I ﬁnd these rabbits really fascinating as it’s so strange yet wonderful to see them thriving in such an unnatural, urban environment. I felt bad for the poor little guys that morning as they had such a nice coating of frosty ice on their main food source,’ she said.

Boxing Day brings out bargain hunters by Martin van den Hemel

Hundreds line up for electronics goodies

Staff Reporter Lining up outside an electronics store on Boxing Day has fast become a holiday tradition akin to turkey dinners and wrapping gifts. At Lansdowne Centre, one eager shopper pitched

a camping tent outside the Best Buy well before midnight, more than six hours before the doors were scheduled to open. A light drizzle did little to dampen the spirits of

bargain hunters who braved the overnight cold and wind for the once-ayear deals. “It’s been tremendously busy this year and we’re really pleased with the results,” said Future Shop spokesperson Elliott Chun. See Page 3

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‘We had some good birders this year’ From Page 1

“They do occur in British Columbia, and they have occurred in the Lower Mainland, but never on our Christmas bird count,” said Grass. Some 100 non-native Eurasian collared doves were counted and 260 bald eagles were seen at the Vancouver Landfill. Waterfowl were abundant and one determined team of volunteers returned to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal three times before finally spotting a black oystercatcher. Other common species, such as the pileated woodpecker, were nowhere to be seen this year. On Dec. 19 an estimated 130 species were identified in the Vancouver count, which includes the northern part of Richmond. Organizer Adrian Grant Duff said that number is a bit higher than usual.

“We had some very good birders this year. We probably had a few more people and probably covered the area a little more thoroughly,” he said. Birders spotted 23,000 northwestern crows, and plenty of rock pigeons and glaucous-winged gulls. Rare sightings included Costa’s hummingbird, a rhinoceros ocelot, and the Western scrub jay— which is normally found further south in Oregon or California. “We probably got at least one of everything expected,” Grant Duff said. This year, no one spotted any ring-necked pheasant, which usually hang out in large open ﬁelds. “It’s partly a result of being fewer of those kinds of ﬁelds; they’ve been developed,” Grant Duff said.

A group of volunteers participates in the Ladner Christmas bird count Monday.

Civic ‘overspending’ slammed by business lobby by Jeff Nagel Black Press Most B.C. cities are ramping up their spending far faster than is affordable, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The business lobby group’s third annual Municipal Spending Watch report found expenditures of B.C. cities rose twice as fast as the combined rate of inﬂation and population growth from 2000 to 2008. “They are addicted to overspending,” CFIB vice-president Laura Jones said, noting spending rose 58 per cent over those years, compared to a 29 per cent rise in inﬂation and population.

The CFIB, which has repeatedly called for municipal budget restraint, says civic spending should be capped at the combined rate of population and inﬂation growth. Had that been done in 2000, the study says, the typical B.C. family of four would have had an extra $904 to spend in 2008 alone. Cities on average spent 9.7 per cent more on operating costs in 2008 than in 2007, while population and inﬂation rose a combined four per cent. Jones said civic leaders are masters at making controversial spending cuts to “perpetuate the myth that they are hard done by” while neglecting to tackle other costs. “It’s grossly unfair to taxpayers who

suffer tax and fee increases that outstrip their pay increases.” The report lists Prince George as the worst offender among large B.C. cities,

“They are addicted to overspending.” - Laura Jones with 2000-2008 spending climbing almost four times faster than inﬂation and population. In Richmond, spending outstripped population and inﬂation growth by 1.83 times. That compares with West Vancouver (3.19), Delta (2.36), Van-

couver (1.92 times) and New Westminster (1.15). The business group says programs and services will ultimately be at risk and it also wants a municipal AuditorGeneral created to oversee cities. Municipal leaders also contend unionized labour costs are difﬁcult to control and there’s less fat to cut from local government than business critics believe. Cities in Metro Vancouver are bracing for a worsening cost squeeze in the years ahead. They say major utility expenses are being forced upon them by federal or provincial policies—including water and sewage treatment mega-projects estimated to cost billions of dollars.

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Martin van den Hemel photo Shoppers brave the elements just after midnight on Boxing Day.

Although he wasn’t able to provide ﬁgures for this year’s store sales, Chun said that national online sales skyrocketed 47 per cent. “That speaks volumes to Canadians being more comfortable shopping online,” he said. Chun said the increasing assortment of electronics available today—from computers to smart phones and home theatres—has made for a competitive marketplace. This year, a Samsung 42-inch LCD TV was on sale for just $399, he said, just one of the deals that drew committed

shoppers. Among the harder-to-ﬁnd items were the iPod Touch, hundreds of which were sold in the opening two days of what’s now known as Boxing Week. Best Buy spokesperson Danielle Jang said on average, stores saw about 500 people lined up outside when the doors opened. More than 50 stores across the country registered over $1 million in sales on Boxing Day, she said, and there was a record-setting number of transactions on Best Buy’s online store where Boxing Day prices were offered on Dec. 24.

Richmond Mounties are looking for two men in their early 30s, one Caucasian, the other South Asian, in connection with three carjackings in Richmond in less than two weeks. The latest carjacking occurred Monday, and the suspects have been armed in all three incidents in the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Dec. 21 and Dec. 27. In all three cases, the victim parks his vehicle in a public place, is approached by a male suspect armed with a weapon and demands keys to the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-2781212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous. “This type of incident could happen day or night it’s important for people to be aware of what is going on around them,” said Const. Tammy-Lyn Walker, spokesperson for Richmond RCMP. “Always park in a well lit area and if you think someone is following you call the local police agency in that jurisdiction. Take note of any suspicious persons or vehicles, obtain descriptions or licence plates if possible.” None of the victims were injured. On Tuesday, Walker said the thefts appear to be random.

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Balanced Olympic books don’t appease critic $2.3-billion gain far short of ‘economic miracle’ by Jeff Nagel Black Press The 2010 Winter Olympics broke even but did not generate as much economic spinoff activity as was originally forecast. Those are among the findings of reports released Friday on the finances and impacts of the Games, including a ﬁnal accounting that shows it broke even with no deﬁcit or surplus on the $1.88 billion spent. That was more than the original $1.63-billion budget, but extra injections of public and corporate cash kept the Vancouver Organizing Committee out of the red. NDP Olympics critic Kathy Corrigan seized on the estimate by PricewaterhouseCoopers that the Olympics boosted the province’s economy by up to $2.3 billon—down from an original prediction of $10 billion that was later scaled down to $4 billion. “We were promised this great economic miracle and now really it’s an economic bust for the taxpayers of British Columbia,” she said. “We were promised tourism was going to

be up. Tourism is in fact down.” The Olympic budget was “balanced on the backs of the taxpayers” through contributions and ticket sponsorships from various Crown corporations, she said. An extra $463 million in tourism and related spending came to BC from hosting the Games, the report found. An estimated 325,000 visitors came to BC during the Games, more than 80 per cent of them from outside Canada.

Critics like Corrigan contend the ﬁnal cost of the Games to taxpayers was billions of dollars more, including the costs of infrastructure like the Canada Line and Sea-to-Sky Highway—even though they provide continuing beneﬁts. Vanoc organizers say they faced major challenges, notably building most venues during an overheated construction market and then preparing to launch the Games during a global recession. “It was not easy and

took relentless focus and effort, particularly when the 2008 recession hit,” said Vanoc board chair Rusty Goepel. Provincial and federal governments contributed $187 million to the operating budget but 91 per cent of those costs came from non-government sources. Nearly $480 million came from the International Olympic Committee, plus additional sponsorship totalling $173 million. Vanoc’s expenses did not include security and policing costs, estimated at more than $900 million. “The true measure of the 2010 Winter Games is not strictly ﬁnancial, but a positive ﬁnancial outcome is something we are very proud of in the story of the Games’ success,” Vanoc CEO John Furlong said.

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Transit pass ads coming Just when you thought there was no surface left in the transit system without advertising, TransLink has found another.

January’s monthly FareCards will come bearing ads, which marketers have promised will generate at least $84,000 a year for TransLink. The ﬁrst six months of ads are already sold out and will occupy nearly half of the front face of the pass.

TransLink marketing director John Beaudoin said advertising is a signiﬁcant money-maker for the transportation authority, reeling in $9 million a year, helping reduce the need to raise revenue from areas like fares and taxes. – Jeff Nagel

Ferries salaries released BC Ferries CEO David Hahn collected $984,000 in pay and bonuses in 2009 That was a slight decrease from last year because of a smaller bonus. Hahn’s base salary is $510,000. BC Ferries salary information was released this month in response to a Freedom of Information request. Three other vice-presidents at the corporation have base salaries of at least $300,000 and, once bonuses and incentive plans are included, collected between $480,000 to $537,000 each in 2009. The figures show ferry corporation executive pay levels climbed sharply after 2003, when the former Crown corporation was turned into a semi-private entity. The province has moved to cap the salaries of new executives hired in future, but there are no provisions to reduce existing pay levels. – Jeff Nagel

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TransLink’s smart card name goes to vote TransLink will put the ﬁnal decision on the name of its new smart card to a public vote early in 2011. “With so many names with diverse meanings and interpretations, we want to ensure the public has a say in the name of the card and system they will be using for

decades to come,” TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis said. The online and mail-in vote is supposed to happen sometime early in 2011, after a TransLink team narrows the ﬁeld. A decision on the card name was to come by December, but ofﬁcials say more time is needed to

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Many ways to recycle Christmas trees Garry Point tree chip set for Jan. 8 and 9 by Benjamin Yong Contributor There are a variety of ways to recycle Christmas trees in Richmond. The Richmond Landfill at 15111 Williams Rd. accepts trees year-round as part of its yard waste program, which turns the trees into compost, said Tom Land, general manager at Ecowaste Industries, which owns and operates the landfill. “We use the compost on our own site,” said Land. Richmond firefighters are offering a similar service at Garry Point Park on Jan. 8 and 9. Christmas tree drop-off will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and firefighters will offer fire safety demonstrations every hour starting at 10 a.m. Firefighters will accept donations, which will go to Richmond Food Bank, Make-A-Wish Foundation and B.C. Children’s Hospital, among other charities. Once collected, the trees are chipped and given new life as compost. Trees can also be taken to the city’s works yard (5599 Lynas Lane) or cut into bundles no larger than two by three feet and left out for curbside collection on garbage days. Tinsel and ornaments must be removed. Another way to give a tree a second chance is at the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta (3800 72nd St.). The non-profit organization, which rehabilitates injured or orphaned birds of prey, accepts live potted trees. “We put [Christmas trees] in the cages for our smaller birds like saw-whet and pygmy owls—northern species that migrate down here,” said Sue Davies, owl educator at the society. “These are smaller owls, and they really need the trees for shelter.”

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opinion Two decades of GST

n New Year’s Day, we all have something to celebrate—other than a new calendar year and the start of the Winter Classic.

It’s Canada’s infamous goods and services tax—the GST—which turns 20 on Jan. 1. But “celebrate” might be a strong word. It’s hard to forget the tax Brian Mulroney can take credit for, even though here in B.C., the tax has vanished from sales receipts as a line item. The GST has since been swallowed up by the B.C. Liberals’ harmonized sales tax. In B.C. the HST has replaced the GST as the most hated tax in recent history. But the root of the hatred is still the GST, a tax whose rate only recently became digestible to the majority of taxpayers. Before Prime Minister Stephen Harper took office, rumours swirled about a possible hike to the GST, a seven per cent tax that could grow by three points. That didn’t happen. Canadians elected Harper, who instead made a move the Liberals couldn’t, and dropped the tax to five per cent. It was a popular move. It was the right decision. Yet in early 2010, some Liberals suggested Canadians would accept a higher GST rate. This bad idea continues to swirl in the minds of those who can afford to pay higher taxes. A higher GST would negatively impact Canada’s economy and free-spending feds would be awash in unneeded cash. Government spending at all levels continues to rise. A higher tax rate would only increase such insatiable appetites. Yet the seven per cent GST, floated as a solution to an old deficit crisis, would still be here if former prime minister Mulroney could do it all over again. He believes it was—and still is—the right tax for our country. It wasn’t popular in 1991. In the ‘93 election, the Conservatives were trounced at the polls, maintaining only two seats in the House of Commons. Sure there was more to blame for the party’s demise than the GST, but it certainly didn’t help their chances. Now, 20 years later, the tax still isn’t popular. It may be a necessary evil for the country, but any increase by federal leaders in the future would be folly. Black market activity would grow, lower-income earners would suffer and Canada’s economy would be punished.

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he year 2010 will find a place in B.C. history for several things, from the triumphant Olympics to the abrupt resignations of Premier Gordon Campbell and NDP leader Carole James. But it’s another development that could prove more significant. Not only were the province’s two main political leaders shaken loose, the whole structure of party politics has undergone what may be a permanent shift. Suddenly there are four independent MLAs in the B.C. legislature. In 2009, Vicki Huntington was elected as such in Delta South, which could be written off as an oddity of an insular community. But this year, Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom quit the B.C. Liberal cabinet and caucus over the

harmonized sales tax. Then Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson was expelled from the NDP caucus for criticizing James and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was booted out of the B.C. Liberal cabinet and caucus for breaking ranks over Campbell’s leadership. Simpson and Bennett were widely seen as being punished for saying what many were thinking—that their party leaders had become liabilities. Simpson has taken things a step further. He has given up his NDP membership, reasoning that a new leader won’t change the fundamental problem. And that is the party system itself. It’s no mystery why half of eligible voters didn’t bother to cast a ballot in 2009, Simpson says. Their disgust can be understood by anyone who knocks on doors to campaign. They all promise the same thing, he says: “Send me to Victoria. I will represent you. I will break that cycle of going down to Victoria, then coming back and telling you what’s good for you.” But then the two dominant parties, the NDP and the coalition currently known as the B.C. Liberals, impose their policies. MLAs are “whipped,” an unusually truthful bit of

Huntington proved that independents can get elected. Since then, she says she has seen the negative effects of party politics up close. parliamentary jargon, to follow the party line. A majority means absolute power, held tightly in the premier’s office. Huntington proved that independents can get elected. Since then, she says she has seen the negative effects of party politics up close. She was appointed to the standing committee on Crown corporations. In a year and a half it has yet to meet. Committees that do meet are controlled by a government majority. Opposition MLAs ask only negative questions, turning the committee into the same kind of Punchand-Judy show one sees in question period. It’s all about scoring partisan points, not solving problems. Why would the public take it seriously? Simpson has been pleasantly surprised about his sudden transition to independent MLA. The rules allow him two staffers at

the legislature, instead of a share of opposition resources that mainly serve the leader’s priorities. Now when he takes a constituency problem to a cabinet minister, he is no longer viewed as a member of the enemy camp that is trying to unseat the government. They can actually talk about solutions. Lekstrom has been sitting in on a series of meetings with B.C. Liberal leadership hopefuls over the problems of the Agricultural Land Reserve in the Peace country. In short, the ALR makes no sense up there and is actually pushing people out of farming. As an independent, Lekstrom can work on that without worrying about an uninformed backlash from the populous south. Bennett, like Lekstrom, occupies a constituency on the Alberta border with an independent streak as wide as the main street. Both are seen as heroes at home, and if they ran as independents in 2013 they would probably do better without the party baggage. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. He may be reached at tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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letters Clark’s idea ‘shameful’ Editor: Re: “Don’t sacriﬁce set election dates,” Tom Fletcher, Dec. 24. Fixed election dates are a huge improvement towards a more robust democracy. That would-be-premier Christy Clark will set that aside for partisan gain is shameful. If, as Clark puts it, no premier should be selected by party members, the Liberals should invite all registered voters to participate in the leadership vote as did the Alberta Conservatives when replacing Ralph Klein. There is no need to break the ﬁxed election date law. Nick Loenen Richmond

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restoration was allocated in mid2010. The city is working with the Steveston Historical Society on the programming, conservation and interpretation plans, with restoration work beginning in the spring of 2011. The residence is historically important for a number of reasons: • as part of the infrastructure built in response to the typhoid fever epidemics that were an annual scourge of the Steveston Japanese Canadian community during the last years of the 19th century; • as a record of the removal of the Japanese Canadians from the West Coast in 1942 and their subsequent loss of ownership and control of the properties where this building, the Japanese Fishermen’s Hospital and the Steveston Japanese School were located; • and for its close association with the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society which funded the construction and whose members procured the building materials and built it. The addition of the Japanese Nurses’ Residence with the Steveston Museum and Post Office provides the opportunity to expand the exhibits. Jane Fernyhough Director, Cultural Services City of Richmond

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arts & entertainment Attend a church service A special New Year’s Eve worship service will take place at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (7100 Granville Ave.). A time to reflect on God’s blessings this past year, and a time of prayer and hope for the coming year. After the worship service, all members and visitors are welcome to stay for Family Fun Night. The fun starts at 8 p.m. Two countdowns will be celebrated: the first at 10 p.m. to bring in a “Saskatchewan new year” for those who need to go home early, and the second at midnight for those who can stay up late. Celebrate at Stanley’s Stanley’s Sports Bar & Grill (14140 Triangle Rd.) is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration at 8 p.m. An eight course dinner, glass of champagne at midnight, party favours, DJ music, door prizes and a silent auction will be accompanied by Eastern European gypsy music with special guest Aleksander Pavlov. Re-live prom night at the Beaver Dress up in prom attire from any decade, bring a date or pick one up on the dance floor. The Flying Beaver (4760 Inglis Dr.) is hosting a Flying Beaver High Graduation Party from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Enjoy spiked punch, awkward slow dances, a photo booth, live band and more. Free shuttle bus home west of No. 7 Road means no driving or waiting for cabs. Tickets $50 available at the bar. Christine Lyon photo Flying Beaver staff Marcus Mullen, Aja Dowler, Teri Buckshaw and Paddy Gallagher gear up for their prom-themed New Year’s Eve party. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the big night in Richmond.

Ring in 2011 in Richmond by Christine Lyon

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Dine and dance with Dal Dal Richards and his orchestra perform in the Whistler Ballroom at River Rock Casino Resort from 7 p.m. onwards. Event includes premium buffet, dance ﬂoor, champagne toast at midnight and party favours. Single tickets $99.50; $175 for a couple.

Eat like a New Yorker Party like you’re at Times Square, nosh at a Manhattan-style “street vendor” buffet, and watch the broadcast of New York’s own ball drop at 9 p.m. At the River Rock Show Theatre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets $29.95 available at the Festive Info Desk near the hotel concierge or call 604-247-8900.

Rock out to DJ Services From 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. dance with DJ Services by Gary Robertson with special musical guests at Lulu’s Lounge at the River Rock Casino Resort. Enjoy an appy buffet beforehand from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $19.95.

Party with Huey Lewis & The News It’s been almost 30 years since Huey Lewis & The News graduated from Bay Area bars to the top of the Billboard charts with their rollicking brand of soulful rock ‘n’ roll. This November, they released their new album, Soulsville, featuring 14 classic songs including “Respect Yourself ” and “Got To Get You Off My Mind.” The band will be appearing at

Dance at Grande Ballroom Prepare yourself for a fabulous buffet of mouthwatering hot and cold dishes prepared by Encore Catering at the Grande Ballroom (12200 Riverside Way). There’s something to suit everyone’s taste. Doors at 7:30 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m., champagne at midnight and dancing until 1 a.m. Tickets: members $94, guests $105 (HST included).

Support cancer research at the Shark Club The Shark Club (10253 St. Edwards Dr.) is hosting a celebration from 8 p.m. until late. Tickets are $20 in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Includes complimentary bubbles and appies at midnight and Richmond’s own DJ Lazyboy. Drink specials all night. Take in a show The final performance of the musical Annie takes place 8 p.m. at Gateway Theatre. Annie is the heartwarming story of a Depression–era orphan who finds happiness with a grouchy millionaire. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, Annie will charm even the tiniest of hearts. Tickets at gatewaytheatre. com or 604-270-1812. Eat out Many restaurants in Richmond offer a special holiday dinner menu on New Year’s Eve, often with champagne or party favours included in the price. Chop Steakhouse & Bar (10251 St Edwards Dr.), The Boathouse Restaurant (8331 River Road), Steveston Seafood House (3951 Moncton St.) and Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant (3866 Bayview St.) are a few of the eateries serving holiday meals. Call for reservations. Ride transit Translink is providing free service on New Year’s Eve after 5 p.m. Additional buses will be put into service throughout the system to accommodate the large number of revellers. Canada Line service will be extended by one hour, ending at the last train leaving Waterfront Station at 2:05 a.m. towards YVR and 2:15 a.m. towards Richmond. The final N10 Brighouse Station departure is 4:39 a.m.

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arning: new year ahead. How are you entering into it? With trepidation? With hope? Have you outlined a plan for the year or are you taking it day by day?

A year ago, I realized I had adopted the word “discernment” as my motto or theme song, and applied it to who, what, where, why, when, and how I did what I did during that year. The word would continually crop up in words I read, conversations I overheard, and in my own Before you go to your party writing. I consciously used it in Symphony of Sea Treasures decision making, with whom I chose to spend Oxtail Consomme time, what I did with my Lime Intermezzo time, and where I went. The word followed me. It had never occurred YOUR CHOICE OF: to me before to have a Filet Mignon or word of the year, but as 2011 loomed, I contemBeef Rib-Eye or plated my choice. I decided on “salubriOrganic Chinook Salmon or ous.” Friend Jo used it Duck Breast to describe Vancouver when she visited from Australia during Dark & White Chocolate Terrine Perth, the summer. Salubrious Reservations: 604.207.7107 means conducive to wellbeing. What I do, where or visit us online at I go, and how I do that, www.carversteakhouse.net 7211 Westminster Highway, Richmond will be salubrious. I asked a few people what their word of the year might be for 2011. Friend Jane didn’t hesitate: optimize. She said that one can always want life to be better, but reality is that we have to work with what we have. To that end, she’s going to take full advantage of what is in her life now. At ﬁrst friend Kasey said, “In the moment.” But those are three words. A few days later she e-mailed: Restraint. But changed her mind and wrote: Synchronicity. That didn’t last long. Next: Legerity (le-jehr’-itee) n. alert, facile quickness of mind or body. She changed her mind a few days later and settled, ﬁnally, on: Omnipresence n. continuously present or seemingly present all the time. Mary Gazetas seemed to be on the same wavelength as Kasey. She said that the best words for her are “live in the moment.” She said it was a kind of Buddhist approach to not wishing to go too far down the road as the “long goodbye” (Alzheimer’s journey with her husband) continues. “I try to make every day for my husband and myself a special one. It’s all about ‘less is more.’ A smile, one rose… and always 1<:; +65»; ;9(:/ 0; the drive home, heading south down Gilbert =PZP[ 4L[YV=HUJV\]LY9LJ`JSLZ VYN Road, coming up the rise onto the dyke and seeing the river. An ‘ahhh’ moment, knowing I’m almost home again.”

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Chris Clute performs national anthems at opening of Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Don Fennell photo Richmond Blues A1 goaltender Chris Clute sang the Canadian and U.S. national anthems during Monday’s opening ceremonies.

It wasn’t a goal that raised the roof at Minoru Arena Monday night. Or even a great save. Instead, it was Richmond Blues A1 goaltender Chris Clute performing the national anthems of both Canada and the U.S. during the opening ceremonies of the 30th annual Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament. His teammates knew he could sing, but were surprised just how well. “It’s a great bunch of guys and I get lots of support,” said the 16-year-old Grade 10 R.A. McMath Secondary student. “They’re pretty cool with it.” Clute still had butterflies when he skated out to centre ice, surprised by the number of people that filled the stands. But he came through like the champion he is. “I thought he did a phenomenal job,” said tournament co-chair Wendy Steadman. “I was pleased to hear there was someone amongst our Midget players that wanted to do this, because given that they’re competing in the tournament to take time out to do that is pretty incredible. I was worried it was going to throw his game off.” “He’s a very focused kid,” Blues head coach Norm MacAulay said of Clute. “He’s respected and wellliked. The whole team is like that. But there isn’t a quiet one on the team.” Clute’s musical talent first surfaced when he began playing the guitar. A few friends heard him singing and suggested he was good at it, encouraging him to practise more. That led to him and a few friends forming a band which includes a drummer, guitarist and bassist. They play at school fundraisers and the like. Earlier this year, Clute won the McMath idol competition which qualified him to perform at the annual RichCity Idol showcasing some of the top high school musical talents in Richmond. Next year, his younger sister Andrea hopes to follow in his footsteps. While Clute enjoys singing, hockey is still number one—at least for now. And that’s got to be music to the ears of his teammates who appreciate his goaltending as much as his singing. “He can handle the puck as well as anyone I’ve

Matthew Hoekstra photo Chris Clute performing at RichCity Idol.

seen,” said MacAulay. “He’s like an additional defenceman.” In his first year with the Blues, Clute has pretty much split the goaltending down the middle with incumbent Kootenay Alder. He’s won 10 of the 17 games he’s played and sports a 2.32 goals-against average with a pair of shutouts. Clute and his teammates hope to leave the opposition singing the Blues Friday, when the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament wraps up at Minoru Arena. Playing in the AAA Division, the Blues headed into their final round-robin game against Nanaimo with a 3-0 record. The playoffs are Thursday, with the championship game at 11:15 a.m. Friday. It will be preceded by the AA/B final at 8:30 a.m. and followed by the Midget Major final at 2 p.m.

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Shawn Hanley of Richmond A2 Blues pulled away from the California Cougars.

Don Fennell photos Kelowna coaches try to rally the troops against the Vancouver Spirit. / More photos, Page 16 and online at richmondreview.com

Like his Los Angeles Kings namesake, Ryan Smith of the California Wave U18AAA powered his way past a pair of Mission (Az.) players.

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Richmond Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A2 goalie Nick Szeto dove back to help foil this open-net opportunity for Yukon. Don Fennell photos

Logan Harland of Okanagan Hockey School plays keepaway against Kitchener d-man Matt Dychuck in Midget Major play.

Community Worship UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor

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Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr

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Year in Review 2010 The Richmond Chamber of Commerce (RCC) has served 12,125 clients in the past 12 months n reviewing the last twelve months we’ve witnessed achievements, built alliances, championed many new challenges and made many new friends along the way. Some of the highlights were:

Breakfast Feb. 12-28 Richmond welcomes the World – 2010 Winter Olympics Feb. 17 Strictly Networking Breakfast Mar. 3 Post Budget 2010 Breakfast with the Hon. Colin Hansen,

April 14 Strictly Networking Breakfast April 15 Business After 5 hosted by Holiday Inn Express Riverport April 28 8th Annual 911 Awards May 12 Strictly Networking Breakfast May 20 Business After 5 hosted by Bradford Lifestyles Ltd May 27 International Business Committee Reception for Prof. DJ Sandhu – Building Business Bridges to India June 9 Strictly Networking Breakfast June 17 Business After 5 hosted by Immigrant Services Society of BC.

3RD Quarter 2010 July 6 Small Business Start-Up Seminar July 14 Strictly Networking Breakfast July 20 Annual BBQ Lunch July 27 Business After 5 hosted by Gulf of Georgia Cannery Aug. 11 Strictly Networking Breakfast Aug. 12 9 and Dine at Quilchena Golf & Country Club Aug. 24 Business After 5 hosted by Richmond Muscle & Tendon Clinic Sept. 8 Strictly Networking Breakfast

Hon. Colin Hansen, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier speaks at the Chamber’s Post Budget 2010 Breakfast Event.

Rick Hansen addressed members just prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics at the RCC luncheon held Jan. 27.

1ST Quarter 2010 Jan. 26 Business After 5 hosted by Lulu Island Winery Jan. 27 Lunch with Rick Hansen, President & CEO Rick Hansen Foundation Jan. 28 Strictly Networking

Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. Mar. 10 Strictly Networking Breakfast Mar. 30 Business After 5 hosted by Richmond Business Centre

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 Strictly Networking Breakfast 2011 Richmond Country Club, 9100 Steveston Hwy. Registration & Breakfast 7:00 am - 7:30 am & Networking 7:30 am - 9:00 am Tickets: Members $15.00+HST NonMembers $25.00+HST

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 The Secrets to Small Business Marketing Seminar With Ronn Martin, Marketing Basics Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board Room – 101 South Tower, 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond. 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets $10.00 = HST PREPAID RSVP Required

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Strictly Networking Breakfast 2011 Richmond Country Club, 9100 Steveston Hwy. Registration & Breakfast 7:00 am - 7:30 am & Networking 7:30 am - 9:00 am Tickets: Members $15.00+HST NonMembers $25.00+HST

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June 24 85th Annual General Meeting and Luncheon June 28 27th Annual Golf Tournament

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Review, from page 17 Sept.16 9 and Dine at Quilchena Golf & Country Club Sept. 22 Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Kevin Grandia, Director, Social Media, Hoggan & Associates Sept. 28 Business After 5 hosted by Riverside Palace Banquet Halls

4TH Quarter 2010 Oct. 13 Strictly Networking Breakfast Oct. 26 Breakfast with Craig Wright Vice President & Chief Economist, RBC Financial Group Nov. 3 Business After 5 hosted by Linda Reid, MLA Nov. 4 “Beyond the Buzz Words: - The economics of New Technologies” Seminar Nov. 10 Strictly Networking Breakfast Nov. 17 33rd Annual Business Excellence Awards Nov. 22 Luncheon with Keynote Speakers Ian Jarvis, CEO, TransLink; and Peter Fassbender, Mayor’s Council Chair Dec. 1 Strictly Networking Breakfast

Dec. 2 Business After 5 hosted by Signarama - Richmond Dec. 14 Annual Christmas Luncheon RCC hosted several visiting delegations from Australia, China, England, Holland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, California, Georgia, Maine, New York, Washington, D.C. and Washington State.

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Review, from page 18 Through support of membership the Richmond Chamber of Commerce has been able to donate over $4,200.00 to the Richmond Christmas Fund at our annual Christmas Luncheon held on Dec. 14 this year and as well we have provided scholarships to the 10 Richmond High Schools. We continued to offer scholarships to both BCIT Aerospace Campus and Kwantlen Polytechnic University Business School. We have continued to notice a change in our business community and all of it is very exciting. The increase in focus from all 3 levels of government towards Asia Pacific positions Richmond and its business community in favorable light. We have seen over

“The 2010 Richmond Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Winners”. Task Forces met regularly throughout the year 911 Awards ■ Business Excellence Awards ■ Annual Golf Tournament ■

The Chamber also had representatives attend or participate in other events or committees such as: ■ Attended

BC Premier and Cabinet Annual Chamber Luncheon; ■ Attended BC Economic Summit hosted by the Provincial Government; ■ Attended the BC Chamber AGM in

Vancouver in May; ■ Took a Business Delegation to China in September; ■ BC Gateway Council AGM; ■ Richmond Olympic Oval Committee; ■ Lower Mainland Transportation Committee which focused on goods and services in the lower mainland and border issues; ■ Meetings with Department of Foreign Affairs; ■ Attended the BC Open Sky Summit; ■ RCC participation in ongoing talks concerning Business Property Tax Issues in Brighouse; ■ Attended Metro Vancouver Sustainability Series and Growth Strategy Seminars.

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RCC Chair, Tony Kwan and Vice Chair, Lisa Wong present a cheque to Elizabeth Specht, Executive Director of Volunteer Richmond, in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund at the Annual Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 14.

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Review, from page 19 the past year an increase in visits from foreign delegations as well as federal representatives wanting to hear and explore the Richmond Business Community. Thank you for your continued support and on behalf of the Board of Directors and staff we wish you seasons greetings and every success in the New Year from the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

A Message From ICBC - Plan ahead to get home safely this holiday season! -This December,CounterAttack road checks will be stepped up across the Around The Chamber province to remind drivers to plan a safe ride home before they go out to celebrate.Before heading out,choose a designated driver,keep money aside for transit or a taxi,stay overnight,call a sober friend or call Operation Red Nose 1-604-NOSE (6673).For more information visit http://icbc.com/road-safety/roadsafety-activities Canadian Blood Services - Richmond residents are encouraged to book an appointment to give blood this holiday season.Blood is not only needed for trauma victims over the holiday season,but for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments,cardiac surgeries,and organ transplants – procedures that all routinely take place around the Christmas and NewYear’s holidays.Throughout the province,Canadian Blood Services needs to collect 10,750 donations to keep up with hospital demand – that’s 5,900 in the Lower Mainland area alone.Please call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.Visit www.blood.ca for more information on blood donation. Congratulations to Richmond Chamber member ACCENT INNS which was namedVancouver Island’s 2011 Family Enterprise of the year by the local chapter of CAFÉ,November 3rd,2010. Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) in partnership with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce has recently completed another successful application in the CYBF program.Congratulations to Alexei Chachkov of Paradorm Enterprises Ltd. Flying Wedge Pizza at Blundell is under new management. Chatura Abeysekera is the new manager of the FlyingWedge Pizza in the Blundell Shopping Centre.All are welcome to visit and enjoyVancouver’s AwardWinning Pizzas.

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OBITUARIES

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COLLINS, Nellie Annie (nee Czepil)

URWIN, Ada Ruth (nee Westgate)

Nellie passed away on December 18, 2010 in Reno, Nevada. She was born on June 15, 1933 in Vancouver, B.C. to Michael and Anastasia Czepil. Nellie was predeceased by her parents; sisters Mary Senkow and Irene Rand; senior brother Harry Czepil (passed June 23, 2010), Paul, and her precious cat Snoopy. She is survived by her brother Ephraim Chapel of Reno, Nevada; nine nieces and nephews and their spouses; fourteen great nieces and nephews; three great-great nieces and nephews. Nellie enjoyed traveling to Canada, California, Hawaii and Florida; cruises to the Caribbean, to Bermuda and on the Q.E. 2 from New York to South Hampton, England. The highlight of her travels was the ‘ﬂight of a lifetime’ from Paris, France on the Air France Concorde to New York and onto Sacramento, California with her sister Irene. A funeral service and interment will be at Ocean View Funeral Home and Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, B.C. on January 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM.

- at the age of 88, passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital, on December 22, 2010; Ada was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Jimmy in 1999. Ada is survived by son Rick (Dorothy), daughter Valerie (Ian) MacMillan; granddaughters Jessica, and Jennifer (Shane); 3 great grandsons, Devlin, Riley and Ryan; and brother Grant (Shelia). The family wishes to thank the wonderful and compassionate staff of Peace Arch Hospital and the Ambulance Service for going above & beyond. Also, special thanks to all the Staff of Morgan Place who made Ada feel like part of an extended family. No service by request. In lieu of ﬂowers a donation in Ada’s memory may be made to Peace Arch Hosp.

REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES

Condolences may be offered at www.oceanviewfuneral.com

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INFORMATION

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further cash compensaton. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!

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DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+). FREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 $3.19 min. 18+ 1-900-783-3800 NOW HIRING.

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EDUCATION

Optician Training Start January 17, 2011 BC College Of Optics 604-581-0101

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RETAIL SALES Premier Dead Sea is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. selling skin care in our cart located at Richmond. $12.50/hr. Please mail to: drwrichmond@hotmail.com

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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ELECTRICIAN

Donald’s Fine Foods is a progressive and growing specialty meat processing and distribution company in Langley. We have an opening for a Certiﬁed Industrial Electrician. TOBEI COLLEGE *Accounting *Business Administration *E-Business Technology *Green Business & Sustainability Diplomas *ESL. Call 604-284-5030. www.tobeicollege.ca

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Preference will be given to those with previous experience in a food processing plant. Must have excellent electrical trouble shooting and repair skills. Experience working in a fast paced and cold working environment.

HELP WANTED

We Offer Industry Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts With Steady Full-Time Work.

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

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ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers, $35 -$40.10; Derrickhands $34, Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers, $24 - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1888-367-4460), Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com

RUSH IHAS Hardwick LLP, a boutique litigation law ﬁrm has an opening for a senior litigation assistant. Our ideal candidate will have substantial experience in civil litigation. We offer a competitive wage and beneﬁt package. Submit your resume to Rush Ihas Hardwick LLP, 1368 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E1, or to, info@rihlaw.com.

Permanent, F/T, $19.00 hourly, ASAP. Greater Vancouver Area, Must have 3 years of work experience, speak basic English, (Croatian, Bosnian an asset) Apply by fax: 604-244-0356, by mail: Atlas Painting & Restoration LTD. 4350 Vanguard Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2P4

TELE MARKETING. P/T experienced + some IT knowledge needed in Richmond, close to bus, and Canada line, $15 per hour. email or fax 604-278-8587 or email: hieng@telus.net

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Painter NOC: 7294

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION TRADES, TECHNICAL

Licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanical Supervisor Medium sized contracting Co. located in the Vancouver BC region is searching for a mechanical supervisor to manage its field and shop repairs. We require a licensed heavy equip. mechanic with a proven ability to lead a mechanical department in a multiple site operation. The ability to diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair integrated hydraulic systems and diesel equipment is a must. Specialized training and certification in hydraulics and familiarity with mining and exploration drilling equipment is considered an asset. Also, some overnight travel to field projects. Please forward your resume in confidence to: explore.mining@gmail.com

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

BUSINESS/ OFFICE SERVICE

DOES your business need help? Has the Christmas season been slower than expected? Do you want an experienced business person to ﬁnd ways to improve your operations & revenues? I have over 20 years local experience and can help. Call Mark 778-355-6105

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Call Namira Hair Design or Drop-In to the Store

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TRAVEL

GARTHWAITE, George William It is with deep sadness, the family of George William Garthwaite would like to announce his passing on December 18,2010 in the Richmond General Hospital at the age of 81 years. George is survived by his loving children, Gail Sahara (Butch), Jeanne Rutherford, Gordon Garthwaite (Debbie), 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. George was predeceased by his parents, George (Scotty), Florence (Gram) Garthwaite and by his son Larry Garthwaite (Jenny). George is also survived by his sister Jeanne Lewis, her four children and their families. George was born in Cochrane, AB, moved to Richmond as a child, had his family near Merritt and lived out his later years back in Richmond. George walked many paths in his life, from an exercise boy at the racetrack, to a rancher, ski shop operator, business man, miner, bartender, logger and tugboat worker. No service by request. A family gathering to celebrate our Dad’s life will be held nextsummer at the Rey Creek Ranch. In lieu of ﬂowers a donation may kindly be made to the Lung Association of B.C. He would say “Cheers” to his buddies at the Pioneer!

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RECREATION

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 Chorkies, 3F/1M, blk/tan mom Chihuahua, dad Yorkie, ready now. Up to 6lbs, $500. (604)824-5997 JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, good markings, very friendly, must see, ready to go, $400. (604)826-0841 MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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RICHMOND. Newly renovated large 3 bdrm upper suite. Southarm area. Avail. immed. $1350/mo. incl. utils. James 604-657-0649

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VEHICLES WANTED

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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COLLECTORS SAXOPHONES Soprano Buecher Silver 80 yrs old, excellent condition $3000. Baritone Saxophone 1926 Silver CM Conn Ltd, all original $2700. Call 604534-2997

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> Boxing Day at Richmond Centre mall

Boxing Day deals draw diehard Richmond shoppers

Around Town Amanda Oye

laying cards were dealt and small talk was made on the ﬂoor of Richmond Centre early Boxing Day morning as diehard shoppers sat outside their favourite stores, waiting for them to open. Some stores, including Old Navy drew a line outside before the mall doors were even unlocked. A few shoppers arriving as early as 2 a.m. There were 45 earlyrisers who received a free Flip video camera with a minimum pur-

chase of $25 from Old Navy. Merchandise was up to 70 per cent off. “It’s probably one of the top three days of the year,” said Robert Wegrzyn, the manager at Old Navy. Josh Nanavaty, who was one of many who sat outside Old Navy’s doors before it opened, didn’t come for the clothes. “I just want the free Flip camera,” he said. Nanavaty had just come from hunting for deals at Best Buy, which opened two hours earlier. He lined up outside of the electronics store at 4 a.m. with a crowd that he said reached 600 people, just for “DVDs and whatever was on sale.” Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Reach her at amanda.oye@telus. net.

Yadwinder and Rajwinder Grewal waited outside the Apple store at 7 a.m. to get an iPhone.

Dave Lam and Shawna Wajzer got to the mall at 2 a.m. to line up for a Flip video camera from Old Navy.

Nusrat and Usman Zahoor lined up to get into Richmond Centre at 4 a.m. They sat outside Old Navy and played cards while waiting.

Joseph Gallant and Dylan Spooner waited outside Apple so Gallant could replace his iPod.

Ravneet, Harleen and Marj Toor lined up to get into Aritzia at 6:45 a.m. Josh Nanavaty lined up at Best Buy at 4 a.m. before coming to line up for Old Navy’s free Flip video camera offer.

Shona Miller wanted to check out Old Navy before she headed to work because “they usually have some good buys,” she said.

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