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THE VOICE of VANCOUVER NEIGHBOURHOODS since 1908
STIR suit out of the mix Judge dismisses legal challenge against city’s affordable rental housing program Mike Howell
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IN THE CLEAR Vancouver College pole vaulter John McKay sailed over the bar at the B.C. track and field championships in Langley on May 31. He cleared 2.8 metres to finish 11th while teammate Sebastian Yep vaulted 3.3 metres for fourth place. See story on page 22. To see more photos, go to vancourier.com/sports or scan this page with the Layar app. PHOTO GORD GOBLE
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has dismissed a petition by a West End residents’ group that challenged a city program aimed at providing socalled affordable rental housing for residents with moderate incomes. The West End Neighbours Residents Society had argued the city’s Short Term Incentives for Rental program, or STIR, subsidized developers who failed to build homes at rent prices for households earning between $21,500 and $86,500 per year. “Despite the thoughtful arguments advanced by the petitioner, I find that the petitioner’s position falls into the category of criticism of council’s political choices,” wrote Madam Justice Susan Griffin in her May 30 ruling. “That is not a matter on which the court ought to weigh in. Instead, the forum for these arguments is the ballot box.” The society also questioned how the units built under the program could be considered affordable when STIR was set up “for profit.” “The subjective nature of what is ‘for-profit’ and the relative nature of ‘affordability’ creates considerable room for disagreement, but I also find that it creates considerable room for council to exercise its judgment,” Griffin said. “I conclude that this is what it has done.” Mayor Gregor Robertson issued a short statement Friday, saying he was pleased the judge dismissed the petition and acknowledged the city was
within its rights to provide incentives to developers to build rental housing. “Enabling new affordable rental housing is a top priority of our work at city hall, and I’m glad to see the court validate evidence that new rental housing contributes to housing affordability over the long term,” the mayor said. The society’s petition pointed out rents originally noted in council documents had increased — in some cases, substantially — once rental buildings were completed. For example, rent for a studio apartment at a rental building at 1142 Granville St. was estimated in a May 2010 council report at $960 per month. The studios, which are fully furnished, now rent between $1,260 and $1,400 per month. Under the STIR program, the city waived almost $9 million in development cost levies from 19 projects, which created 1,329 market rental units. Five of the projects included a mix of rental and condos for sale. Developers received an increase in density, had applications fast-tracked and weren’t required to build as many parking spots. The society’s petition challenged the city manager’s authority to select which developers are eligible for development costs to be waived. A few days before the society’s petition was heard in court in December 2013, the city amended its bylaws regarding the rental program — now called Rental 100 — to ensure all future developments would be 100 per cent rental. Continued on page 9
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Owners of ‘thin houses’ seek changes to bylaw 12TH & CAMBIE Mike Howell
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I know this question has no doubt kept you up at night:What exactly is a “thin house?” Sounds like it could be a title to a long lost Dashiell Hammett novel, doesn’t it? Alas, it is not. A “thin house” is a term the City ofVancouver uses to describe, well, a thin house — a house, that is, built on a lot less than 7.3 metres wide. Apparently, there are about 60 in the city. I’m telling you about this because owners and potential purchasers of such houses have called city hall with complaints about an amendment council made in 1989 to the zoning and development bylaw. I know, 1989, right? Anyway, the complaints are all related to the city’s Board of Variance and how it complicates matters for these people. Some background: Council made the amendment
There are about 60 so-called thin houses in the city. Owners have complained to city hall about bureaucratic measures that make redevelopment or repairs difficult. PHOTOS COURTESY CITY OF VANCOUVER.
back in 1989 because neighbours were freaking out over the size of these houses and argued they weren’t compatible with standard single-family homes. What that amendment also did was prevent the city’s director of planning from granting authority to property owners wanting to redevelop or build on the narrow lot.
So that meant the applicant had to seek approval from the Board of Variance. The problem with that? In a word, certainty. I’ll let a staff report from Jane Pickering, the city’s deputy director of planning explain: “In the last year, staff have received a number of calls from owners and
potential buyers of ‘thin houses’ expressing concern about whether or not their home could be reconstructed in the event of a fire because the outcome of an appeal to the Board of Variance is by no means certain,” Pickering wrote. Other concerns had to do with paying higher insurance premiums, problems
with re-sale and difficulties related to mortgage insurance and disclosure requirements, she said. And here’s a concern that no doubt warmed the heart of Mayor Gregor Robertson and his affordable housing campaign: “Staff also note that some of the potential buyers mentioned that their interest in purchasing a ‘thin
house’ was because they were a more affordable option compared to single-family homes on regular size lots.” So, all that said, council is expected to get rid of that clause where owners have to go before the Board of Variance. The new clause calls for the director of planning to relax minimum site width provisions so an owner can build on a property that has or had a thin house. Or, as Pickering said: “The amendment will provide owners and potential buyers with certainty in regards to obtaining city approval for reconstruction of homes damaged or destroyed by fire or for repair of older thin homes in poor condition.” Oh, and not to forget the biggie here: It “aligns with council’s affordable housing initiatives.” Very interesting. Which makes me think you may want to stay tuned on a potential follow-up to this entry titled “Return of the Thin House,” with a foreword by the mayor. twitter.com/Howellings
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COPE seeks fresh blood Andrew Fleming
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COPE still has hope. Although the Coalition of Progressive Electors had every single one of its candidates voted into power in the 2002 election, including mayoral candidate Larry Campbell, these days the left-leaning party doesn’t have a single elected official remaining after school board trustee Allan Wong resigned his membership and defected to Vision Vancouver in December. A small group of COPE members held a press conference on the steps of city hall Monday announcing the intention to nonetheless run a full slate of candidates in the Nov. 15 election, including someone running for mayor. But it won’t be party chair and former city councillor Tim Louis, who wasn’t present for the announcement. “Have you been drinking?” he responded when asked afterward over the phone if he was interested in taking on Vision incumbent Gregor Robertson for
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the top job. Louis, who instead will be seeking the nod to run again for city council, told the Courier he was simply double-booked but also doesn’t want to risk being a distraction as the party’s most high-profile member. “We wanted to make absolutely certain that folks like me, seeking a nomination, would have no input into the process itself and put a hermetic seal between the process and the folks vying for nominations.We want as many people running as possible.” He added that he has no idea who the eventual mayoral candidate might be but right now the party is simply interested in attracting qualified candidates who share COPE’s commitment to social justice issues. “We have a number of people who have expressed interest and their names are not public, they are still under wraps but we are really excited … by the number of people who have come forward and indicated it is time the electorate is offered an alternative to the
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‘developer’s mayor,’” he said. COPE is the only party this election whose candidates will be decided entirely by a membership vote. According to executive director Sean Antrim, there are currently approximately 2,000 registered party members. COPE has also pledged to have no more than half of its candidates be male (or at least “male-identified”) and hope to have at least one aboriginal candidate running in each race for city council, park board and school board. “We want to make sure that there is an even and inclusive playing field for all potential nominees,” said membership secretary Gretchen Dulmage, “and we want them to feel supported and empowered in the process.” Nominees will campaign throughout the summer in advance of COPE’s nominating conference Sept. 7. The party’s annual general meeting is July 6 at a location yet to be announced. twitter.com/flematic
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News Hotel Vancouver for sale
The historic Hotel Vancouver is putting up a for sale sign after Quebec’s public pension fund, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, announced it was selling off the luxury building along with Toronto’s Royal York.The fund’s real estate subsidiary, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has been selling off its hotels in recent years after determining they were not a strategic asset. Hotel Vancouver and the RoyalYork are both subject to management agreements with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, which operates both buildings. Hotel Vancouver opened in 1939 and was the third building to bear that name.
Playland picnic
Despite rotating strikes affecting public schools, the CKNW Orphans’ Fund Picnic at Playland will take place as scheduled today (June 4) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more than 40 years, the CKNW Orphans’ Fund has hosted 95,000 children with a variety of challenges at its annual picnic.There was
particular concern the ongoing labour dispute could disrupt the event, which sees thousands of special needs children from the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Sunshine Coast attend Playland for a day of fun. Playland is closed to the general public for the day.
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With Metro Vancouver reporting the current snowpack is at approximately 66 per cent of the historical average, conserving drinking water is even more important this summer.To that end, lawn sprinkling restrictions are already in place and will continue now through Sept. 30. In Vancouver, lawns generally need only one inch of water for one hour a week to stay healthy and green. In the city, even-numbered addresses may sprinkle their lawns from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays,Wednesdays and Saturdays. Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle their lawns from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.Tuesdays,Thursdays and Sundays. As far as non-residential properties are concerned, even-
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THE VANCOUVER COURIER W E DN E SDAY, J U N E 4 , 2 0 1 4
News Chinatown Night Market cancelled after 17 years
Costs cited as factor, despite efforts to appeal to younger, hipper crowd Christopher Cheung
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Two night markets in Richmond now welcome visitors.The smell and sizzling of oil drowns the air, vendors cry out the latest deals and packed crowds move in tides every weekend. Across the water in Vancouver, however, Chinatown’s streets will remain quiet on weekend evenings as its own night market has been cancelled this year.The annual event has run for the past 17 years and would have opened mid-May. The cancellation surprised many as the Vancouver Chinatown Night Market reported hosting record numbers thanks to the reinvention of the market by two first-time program directors,Tannis Ling, owner of Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie, and Ken Tsui, a local pop-up event organizer. The night market is organized by the Vancouver Chinatown Merchants Association, which attributed the cancellation to costs, Henry Tom, one of the association’s directors, does
not believe Richmond’s night markets can replace Chinatown’s. “We have the historical Chinatown backdrop and have more to offer in terms of heritage and atmosphere.They are totally different experiences,” said Tom. Stephanie French, owner of The Pie Shoppe on Gore Street, was one of many vendors at the Chinatown night market last year. She notes the amount of young business owners who signed up as vendors and had the chance to have fun while displaying their goods. French also doesn’t believe the experience can be compared to Richmond’s. “It’s important to recognize Vancouver’s cultural diversity and we shouldn’t have to go down to Richmond when we can have a taste of it in the city.” While unique and affordable items are a big part of night markets, last year’s Chinatown market had a strong community focus, with a wide variety of attractions, including screenings of kung fu movies, dumpling-eating contests, street mahjong and video game tournaments — none of which
News of the Chinatown Night Market’s cancellation surprised many as the weekly event enjoyed a resurgence last year thanks to a wider variety of vendors, screenings of kung fu movies, dumpling-eating contests, street mahjong and video game tournaments.
are present at Richmond’s market. Rick Chung visited the Chinatown night market last year and had mixed feelings about the reinvention. “Chinatown has changed a lot as there is a younger, hipper crowd now and it almost didn’t feel like a Chinese night market,” said Chung. “[The night market] was a reflection of what Chinatown had become with all the new bars
and restaurants in the area.” Chung doesn’t think entertainment is much of a draw when it comes to night markets. “People only go to night markets for the cheap crap and food, and the Richmond ones are so huge. There are at least five stalls that sell the same thing and you can choose between them.” The Chinatown site may be a modest size, but this
is why the Courier’s Sweet Spot columnist Eagranie Yuh likes it. She remembers when her mother used to take her to Chinatown and likes the personal atmosphere. “The Richmond ones make me feel like I must’ve missed something. Chinatown is much more manageable and you can have conversations with people and actually feel like you’ve seen the whole thing,” saidYuh.
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It is uncertain when the Vancouver Chinatown Night Market will return, and Tom recognizes the challenge of increased construction and development in the area. “We are hoping to see exciting new things and hoping it will be feasible to bring back the night market at some point with all the new developments,” said Tom. twitter.com/chrischeungtogo
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Labour dispute 101 CLASS NOTES
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Teachers across the province started their second week of rotating strikes Monday.Vancouver teachers are to picket June 6. The government has suspended some teachers’ duties and hours of work. Teachers’ pay is being docked 10 per cent, in response to teachers curtailing dealings with administrators in their first phase of job action.The Labour Relations Board is expected to rule on the pay cut Wednesday. What do teachers earn, anyway? • According to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, most full-time teachers in Vancouver hold a bachelor’s degree and a bachelor’s of education and start at a salary of $48,083 a year. These teachers’ salaries increase over 10 years to $74,353. • Teachers with the two
degrees plus a master’s or doctorate earn between $52,823 and $81,488. The average teacher in B.C. in 2011-2012 had worked 12.6 years and earned a salary of $73,291, according to the Ministry of Education. The BCTF seeks an estimated 13.7 per cent increase, which includes cost of living, over four years.The BCTF says the province is offering a 7.3 per cent increase over six years. BCTF president Jim Iker says compared to teacher salaries across the country, B.C. teachers place in sixth to ninth place. The ministry says B.C. has more teachers than jobs. The government wants teacher compensation to be aligned with raises for other public sector unions. How many hours do teachers work? Summer break for teachers in Vancouver in 2013-2014 runs June 30 to September. Schools were closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 and March 17 to 28. (Secondary school teach-
ers are to be locked out June 25, 26 and 27; elementary teachers June 27.) The BCTF estimates teachers spend nine to 12 hours a day preparing lessons, teaching, marking, communicating with parents and helping students. Full-time teachers reported working an average of 47.8 hours per week, ranging from 30 to 84 hours (an average of 9.56 hours per day over five days) in a survey for the BCTF conducted in 2009 (326 fulltime teachers responded.) Part-time teachers reported working an average of 7.3 unpaid hours per week. Teachers work an average of nine or 9.1 hours a day, according to the B.C. Public Service Employers’ Association.The BCTF wants limits on class size and composition returned to teachers’ contracts. Classes with more complex needs mean less time to meet the needs of each student. Larger classes mean more time marking. twitter.com/Cheryl_Rossi
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Green Party’s Coun. Adriane Carr and Pete Fry. Resident Garth Mullins asked that they be let in and the process be opened up, a request that echoed the distrust felt by many after last year’s community draft plan included towers up to 36-storeys. “Just don’t make a citizens’ assembly without us,” Mullins said. Based on the draft terms of reference, the citizens’ assembly would be formed through a civic lottery that randomly selected 48 people out of the applicants to fill up specific demographics. That proposal is one of many of the residents’ concerns. “I am very skeptical of this process,” said resident Zool Suleman. “We are the citizens and we are assembled. GWAC can run a process, OCOP can run a process… anyone can run a process.The problem is you aren’t listening to us.” Public engagement analyst Susanna Haas Lyons and Rachel Magnusson of MASS LBP consulting firm, both of whom helped produce the design document, also sat with Pask on
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Helten calls verdict a ‘partial victory’ Continued from page 1 City council adopted the amendments and agreed fees will only be waived where the agreed upon average rents for initial occupancy do not exceed the following specified rents by more than 10 per cent: • $1,443 per month for a studio • $1,517 per month for a one-bedroom • $2,061 for a two-bedroom • $2,743 for a three-bedroom. Society director Randy Helten told the Courier
Monday he was happy the city made the changes to the rental program but was disappointed in the judge’s decision. “We can declare a partial victory because of the fact we launched the petition and it forced the city to blink,” he said, referring to council’s amendments. “We forced the city to show their cards and to actually put [rent] numbers on what they consider to be affordable rental housing.” twitter.com/Howellings
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Opinion Land reserve changes B.C. could benefit from made surprisingly easy some French lessons Les Leyne Columnist lleyne@timescolinist.com “Divide and conquer” is the oldest strategy in the book and it was used to good effect on the Agricultural Land Reserve. The striking thing about the ALR story after the B.C. Liberals radically restructured it was how generally insipid the public reaction was.There was ferocious opposition within the farmland preservation movement, which blitzed the government with objections. But that’s a relatively small interest group. Some of the agriculture sectors came out against the changes, after some initial confusion about what they thought of it. The NDP mounted a sustained attack on the bill that ran right until a form of closure was invoked and debate was cut off to allow the legislative session to adjourn. But there didn’t seem to be much takeup from the public. A rewrite of what some consider a sacred trust was accomplished without the major showdown that some expected. A few petitions were presented to the legislature against the ALR amendment, with a few thousand signatures. But so was one from the South Peace River, signed by 322 persons, in favour of the bill. There was one small protest on the front steps. The dramatic changes to the ALR were tabled March 27 and arrived in a cloud of confusion.The bill had former agriculture minister Pat Pimm’s name on it, but it was introduced by Forests Minister Steve Thomson, after an explanatory news conference by Core Review Minister Bill Bennett. (Pimm is ill, and was subsequently replaced by Norm Letnick.) The core review is a big efficiency drive aimed at eliminating waste. Bennett took that mandate and drove it right through some key principles of the ALR, which made for an awkward mix. Consultation on the changes was equally clumsy. It was fobbed off on a finance committee that had nothing to do with the ALR.The thrust of the bill is to relax the stringent farmlandprotection law by broadening accepted uses of ALR land. Liberals want those stringent 40-year-old standards lowered just enough to give farmland owners leeway to generate income from their land in other ways. The motivations behind the change stem from a generation’s worth of mistrust of the Agricultural Land Commission.The inboxes of rural MLAs routinely fill up with complaints from landowners about the ALR. And Bennett has 12 frustrating years
of experience fighting on their behalf. “I’ve waited a long time for this,” he said at the briefing on how he was going to even up some scores. For all the awkwardness around the introduction, the particular genius in the bill is the two zones. It leaves the ALR untouched in the three most developed regions: the Island, the Okanagan and the Lower Mainland. Politically, that damped down the three biggest sources of potential objections
A rewrite of what some consider a sacred trust was accomplished without the major showdown that some expected. to the changes. No change? No problem. It relaxes the standards in the rest of B.C. — the North and the Kootenay — where farming is much less valuable, and there is more pressure on ALR landowners to generate income from their land in ways that up to now would not have been approved. The bill played the rural-urban split right down the middle, and it seems to have worked. Letnick’s contribution was to make some amendments that at least left the impression the Liberals were trying to be reasonable. The comparatively smooth passage is a far cry from what the New Democrats were expecting. At their convention last fall, members beat the war drums.They passed an emergency resolution to fight for the ALR, after Saanich South MLA Lana Popham warned the Liberals to “keep their grubby, greedy hands” off it. They were counting on creating a big groundswell of public opposition and it didn’t seem to happen. NDP Leader John Horgan said last week “People are busy. It’s hockey season, even without the Canucks; people are focusing on other things.”The NDP’s job is to try to generate enthusiasm about particular points of view, he said, but how many people show up at protests shouldn’t be the benchmark. Overall, the bill proved the Liberals’ unofficial motto, as expressed colourfully by Brad Bennett at their Kelowna convention last week: “We get sh** done.” twitter.com/leyneles
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In millions of dollars, the amount the city waived in development cost levies under the STIR program. A judge has dismissed a legal challenge by a West End residents group against the program.
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In metres, the maximum width of lots containing a so-called “thin house.” Owners say outdated bureaucratic regulations make redevelopment or repairs difficult.
Michael Geller Columnist mgeller@sfu.ca After spending nine months going around the world in 2007, I concluded there are two types of travel.You can go to unusual places and seek out the familiar. Or you can go to familiar places and seek out the unusual. On a recent trip to France, a country which in many respects is similar to Canada, I was impressed by some of the unusual things I found. One example is political campaign signage. In Vancouver and across British Columbia, most politicians raise as much money as possible to purchase and install as many campaign signs as possible. In some municipalities, signs can be installed on both public and private property. Thankfully, in Vancouver, they are restricted to private property. However, despite our claim to be a sustainable city, a small fortune is spent on manufacturing and installing plastic signs with little if any reuse potential. Not so in France. Throughout France, campaign posters are restricted to designated areas identified by local authorities. For the threemonth period leading up to an election, each candidate is allocated a similar amount of space and prohibited to affix signs or posters anywhere else. I might add that paid radio and television commercials and other forms of media advertising are also prohibited during the same period. The result is less visual blight, less pressure on candidates to raise money from donors and a more equitable approach to evaluating candidates. I was disappointed campaign finance reform was not approved in B.C. for this fall’s municipal elections. Hopefully new regulations will be in place prior to the next elections, and we should learn from the French practises. The French can also teach us when it comes to driving and parking. A Vancouverite now living in Aix-en-Provence told me driving is serious business in her adopted country. For one thing, you do not eat and drive. While the French are often aggressive drivers, they generally demonstrate a greater respect for the rules of the road. They do not pass on the inside and they signal when they turn. They understand the concept of giving way at
intersections and roundabouts, which are common throughout the country. When in congested traffic, drivers know not to try and pass through a controlled intersection if they are not certain of being able to clear the intersection before the light switches to red. Compare that to how things are in downtown Vancouver. To encourage motorists to respect the law, speed radar and red-light cameras are common. They are often accompanied by illuminated signs letting offending motorists know how many demerit points they were just penalized. The French, like other Europeans, manage time-restricted free parking by requiring a parking disc or clock disc to be displayed on a car dashboard showing the time when the vehicle was parked. Parking officers can inspect the disc to determine if a car has been parked too long. As Vancouver’s supply of free parking becomes increasingly limited, I foresee potential for a similar approach here. It would certainly be better than the alternative — paid parking. I would also like British Columbia to consider another French law that requires motorists to carry a single-use, self-test breathalyzer in their cars. While these units are not perfect, they can help detect when a motorist should not be driving. I purchased a portable breathalyzer many years ago in the United States and it has helped me on numerous occasions. France, like other European countries, has developed a comprehensive system of toll roads. I often used them and the cost generally seemed fair. While the payment infrastructure is no doubt expensive, monies collected help fund road and transit improvements. While we can learn much from the French, they can certainly learn from us, too. One of their most urgent challenges is how to manage graffiti, especially in urban centres. It is heartbreaking to see the amount of graffiti in French cities (and most other cities around the world). By comparison, Vancouver has done an excellent job. As Courier readers travel outside of Vancouver this summer, I would encourage you to look out for ideas to make Vancouver an even better place to live. I will happily include the best ideas in future columns. twitter.com/michaelgeller
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Mailbox Responsibilities don’t end at 3:45 To the editor: Re: “VSB puzzled over lockout legalities,” May 28. As I sit here at BC Children’s Hospital comforting a concerned parent while we wait for their child to be admitted to the mental health ward, I am struck by the impracticality of the government’s notion that, as a counsellor, I can walk away from my student responsibilities at 3:45 p.m. The lockout and cutbacks to student resources is short-sighted, irresponsible and insensitive to the mental health and socio-emotional concerns we as a district and province (allegedly) hold so dear. As my ethical integrity, and that of my counsellor colleagues, is steadfast regardless of circumstances, the salary roll-back is unjustly punitive as I have no reasonable option but to continue to serve my students and parents regardless of what the hands of my watch say. The provincial government needs to stop measuring student success by graduation rates and standardized test scores, and begin to appreciate the less measurable personal and interpersonal milestones that, for more and more students, can only be achieved through professional intervention. I implore the government to develop a
wider scope of understanding for the variety of services offered by school professionals and the intangible nature of their work day hours, as a failure to do so could have very tragic outcomes. Richard Edge, school counsellor, John Oliver secondary
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To the editor: Re: “Young Vancouver couple points way to frugal living,” May 28. The young couple “hope to retire by their late 30s.”Why is it that retirement is so often idealized as an end in itself? It suggests that people just barely put up with the work they do because retirement is the pot of gold at rainbow’s end. It may be anything but that unless you’re developing interests during your wageearning years and have an active plan for when you stop working. Otherwise “retirement” may simply morph into “re-tiement” — you get “tied” into just one more stage of life that may be even more boring than the job you were so happy to leave behind. Fortunately, Rince and Williams seem unlikely to make that mistake. Neil McBurney, Vancouver
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June 4, 2001: The Vancouver Canucks unveil their first official mascot, an anthropomorphic orca whale named Fin, who’s fond of shooting mist from his blowhole and pretending to chomp on people’s heads. Management was reportedly leaning towards drafting Johnny Canuck as the NHL team’s new mascot, but wisely decided that a giant, axe-wielding lumberjack might not go over as well with children. The name Fin was chosen through a contest asking for fans’ suggestions.
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COURIER STORY: “Letter writer faces the PAC,” May 30. David: Cheryl Chang hides behind the cloak of concern for kids, wanting further review and more input on the policy, but really her views about gays are welldocumented publicly and this is more about her wanting to stop the draft proposal. Simple as that. Cheryl, please be honest and tell people what your really believe and stop using your position as PAC chair to espouse views which are not supported by the majority in our community (thank goodness). Beau_Taylor: Chang’s views are supported by many, many people. It’s just that the gay lobby has driven those with opposing views underground and afraid to speak in public. Those brave parents and citizens who were at the meeting refuse to be cowed by gay activists who only believe in free speech and thought when it agrees with their point of view. Joseph Bolton: I don’t see how showing up to a meeting at a high school and shouting homophobic slurs at a former student who is trying to bring perspective to the discussion is “brave.” COURIER COLUMN: “Green with envy for Europe’s sustainability,” May 28. Spartikus: Missing from Mr. Geller’s analysis: the compromises to the economic health of our city and province from not moving towards sustainability. I’d also like to know if he is basing statements like “If anything we are buying larger cars” on anything more substantial than anecdote.According to Canadian car sales, small and mid-sized cars like the Civic and Elantra top the list (and that’s national stats, notVancouver). Nicholas Ellan : It’s nice that Mr. Geller can afford a vacation in France where he waxes philosophical on sustainability while sipping appellation wines. But his opinions don’t reflect the lived reality of working people inVancouver. He is an elite living in a bubble. AMS:There’s no reason to still think that sustainability measures must somehow necessarily clash with economic development.That kind of thinking has been proven to be long dead. Being “green” has been shown time and again to actually boost productivity, improve profit margins and reduce costs and risks. Perpetuating this dead thinking is akin to still insisting that the sun revolves around the Earth instead of vice versa. COURIER COLUMN:“Rum in the morning...it’s not just for pirates anymore,” May 30. Rusty Pipes: Blasphemy! Rum is an integral part of the history of the new world. It’s delicious! It makes a hell of a cake! Foundshoes: Rum is just disgusting though. In a cake, sure. Otherwise, eww.
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The Vancouver Maritime Museum hosted a Raise the Sail and Ring the Bell ceremony for RCMP ship the St. Roch this past Saturday to commemorate the exhibit being re-opened to the public after two years. Visitors could walk the deck, visit the engine room and look into the cabin of Staff Sergeant and St. Roch navigator Henry Larsen. See photo gallery at vancourier.com or scan this page with the Layar app. PHOTOS REBECCA BLISSETT
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Rolled maps, wood skis, an RCMP serge hanging off the bed — everything is as it was in captain Henry Larsen’s cabin aboard the St. Roch circa 1944. On the deck is a recreation of a tent where Inuit guide Joe Panipakuttuk lived with his family, a lively combination that included a wife and baby, a mother-inlaw and 17 dogs. The RCMP schooner has been “docked” under the glass and wood triangle shelter of theVancouver Maritime Museum since the vessel was designated a National Historic Site in 1962. But its illustrious history
— which includes being the first ship in the world to sail the Northwest Passage from west to east (1940-1942) and the first to circumnavigate North America (1950) — is not too distant to discover living ties. Retired RCMP Staff Sergeant Dan Lemieux was stationed in the ship’s engine room during Saturday’s Raise the Sails and Ring the Bell ceremony, which is the first time the ship has been open to the public in two years during which time the shelter was restored. “Everybody thinks I was the captain of this ship but I wasn’t. I am 19 days older than the St. Roch,” said Lemieux between greeting those who made their way through the narrow corridor of engine pipes and tanks.
It’s easy to see why some might assume Lemieux was part of the crew as he has lectured on the topic of the St. Roch since 1952 — longer than the ship saw water.While the St. Roch is known for its historical firsts, it was a crucial part of asserting Canadian sovereignty in the arctic, serving as a supply vessel for the four RCMP detachments in the western arctic from 1928 to 1948. When the ship was frozen in the ice, Lemieux explained, it became a regular detachment thanks to its rugged hull. (The eggshaped design served well in the ice but was so lively at sea it made everybody but the captain seasick. Even Panipakuttuk, who was no stranger to travelling waters,
was reportedly horrified by the ship’s sea-keeping abilities.) The floating detachment’s list included “investigating crimes including 17 murders, settling domestic and other disputes, taking census, rendering first aid, searching for missing Inuit and providing weather reports.” The RCMP members built igloos every night for shelter, even wearing Inuit clothing as their uniforms weren’t enough to protect them from the severe cold. “It was a hard lifestyle out there, the conditions were so harsh,” said Lemieux. “And these were farm boys. It was during the Depression so they were just happy to have a job.” The schooner was built in Burrard ShipYards at
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the bottom of Lonsdale in North Vancouver in 1928 and that connection brought out Ted Bavey to volunteer at the ceremony. His uncle, who grew up in Kitsilano, built some of the St. Roch’s cabinetry. Others had more mischievous connections.William Crayford, otherwise known as “Bare Knuckle Bill,” was present in the form of actor Dylan Coulter for Saturday’s ceremony. He was reportedly found recently after being separated from the St. Roch and lost in the Arctic for 70 years.The tale was so compelling many national media picked it up not noticing the dateline of April 1. Museum executive director Ken Burton is eager to keep the real stories of the St. Roch alive, mentioning
that he would love to see the ship commemorated on a coin, particularly for its role in rescuing 12 people from a sinking Hudson’s Bay Company schooner in 1937. “You know what the coin did for the Bluenose, the dime,” he told the crowd. “We’re shooting for a toonie, I think!” Burton said the St. Roch is a true reflection of the country it served. “This is a unique Canadian vessel. It has lived through tough times,” he said. “This is a vessel that was built right here in British Columbia, it was crewed by farm boys from all across Canada, it was named for a parish in Quebec, it was skippered by an immigrant, and successful in the far north with the help of the Inuit.”
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Another worrying development is the increase in cases of Crohn’s and colitis in the South Asian community. “We have a large South Asian population [in Vancouver] and they seem to be developing Crohn’s disease and it’s typically second generation immigrants,” said Sly.The cause for this is still unknown. In fact, the root cause of the onset of Crohn’s and colitis is unknown, with theories ranging from diet to genetics and sun exposure. The 19th annual Gutsy Walk will be held at UBC DhillonTrack atThunderbird Park at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 8. Registration for the walk starts at 8:45 a.m. and participants can sign up for the race the morning of if they haven’t done so already at gutsywalk.ca. twitter.com/wanyeelii
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I chose family medicine because I love stories — not fairy tales, fantasy or fiction, but the narratives of everyday people living their lives. Nothing is more engaging or authentic; no bestselling novel, blockbuster movie or reality TV show can match. Physicians are privileged to listen to the personal stories of our patients — the history of their experiences and the joys and challenges of their relationships, and we are entrusted to become a part of these stories as we, understanding each person’s personal values, guide them in making the most appropriate choices for themselves. At a recent strategic planning session for the Burnaby Division of Family Practice, I invited all board members to share their stories.Why did they choose medicine as a career? Why did they choose family medicine as a specialty? Why did they choose to practise in this community, and why
did they join the Division of Family Practice? Medicine chose me when in Grade 6. I was hospitalized for inflammatory arthritis and was moved by the nurses and doctors who cared for me as a person and not just the disease. I wanted to help others to cope with challenging and uncertain circumstances and see and treat them as whole people. I chose to work in my community because this was my hometown. I went to school here, played in most of the parks and spent countless hours in our libraries.To work here was to give back to the community that has given me so much more. I chose to lead the Burnaby Division of Family Practice because this non-profit organization’s purpose resonated with my personal calling.When I talk to patients and my children about finding their calling — what they were meant to do with their lives, I identify their calling as the intersection of their talents, passions and values
with the needs of the world. What do you love to do and how can you use your talents in the most meaningful way to meet the needs before you? Our mission is to engage, support and mobilize family physicians in co-creating a network that will support the wellbeing of all members of our community. At the heart of our mission — at the core of all that we do — is the wellbeing of every patient. Family physicians care about their patients and they share the unique perspective of seeing the whole person.They also understand the resources of their community — and through new partnerships our organization has developed with others interested in improving the health of our community — we can help provide the care each patient needs. Our organization and the GP for Me initiative ask all family physicians to expand their circle of care. Family doctors are used to making the patients they personally treat their primary con-
cern.We are asking them to think beyond their own practices and ask, “Who are our patients?” The answer is, “Everyone is our patient” just as everyone is our neighbour, our brother or sister. As a group we are engaged in the care of everyone in our community especially those who do not yet have a family physician
and are not receiving the care they need. Our organization is involved in multiple initiatives that will ultimately enhance access to primary care, the health of our community and the patient-doctor relationship. Every family physician can shape the story of our community. Throughout B.C., family physicians are organized
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The Miniature Train in Stanley Park celebrates its 50th anniversary June 6 to 8 with $5 train rides. The weekend also offers
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vancouver.ca. Stanley Park also sees the return of the Chevron Summer Cinema Series, which offers free movies after dark on an inflatable, four-storey screen. Ceperley Meadow between Second Beach Pool and the children’s playground will be home to the outdoor cinema every Tuesday night from July 8 to Sept. 2 with favourites such as The Lego Movie, Pretty in Pink, Footloose and The Princess Bride. Moviegoers are asked to bring their own blankets and/or lawn chairs — and keep in mind these are family-friendly events so smoking and alcohol are prohibited. Guests are encouraged to walk, take transit or ride a bike to the shows. A bike valet service will be offered on site each night. It’s also advised to arrive early as 5,000 movie-lovers are expected at each screening. New this year is an opportunity to reserve guaranteed seating on one of 80 Adirondack chairs situated
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Tony Hamaliuk , an engineer at Stanley Park’s miniature train, polishes up one of the engines for this weekends 50th anniversary celebration. PHOTO DAN TOULGOET
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Enjoy a night at Nat Bailey Stadium for just $2 — with proceeds benefiting the Provincial Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital. The Strike Out Heart Disease campaign kicks off every year with the St. Paul’s Celebrity Softball Classic, a five-inning softball game featuring local celebrities, members of the Heart Centre and staff from sponsors Blake, Cassels and Graydon, and Deloitte. The Lafarge children’s play area is free for all kids and the concessions will be open so you can grab a hotdog and cold drink. The action takes place June 11 starting at 7 p.m. at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium, 4601 Ontario St. Tickets will be available at the stadium June 11 or through the box office beforehand at 604-872-5232. Gates open at 6 p.m.
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The Vancouver Public Library’s Greenest City Series presents Let’s Learn About Honey Bees, Saturday June 21, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Beekeeper Derrick To will talk about honeybees, their importance to the world and what we can do to prevent their extinction. The free talk takes place at the Oakridge Branch of the VPL, 191-650 West 41st Ave. For a complete listing of events, visit vpl. ca/events.
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Kick off the summer with a fun fair for the entire family that includes amusement rides, entertainment, games, a cake walk, concession and clowns. The summer fair takes place June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Champlain Heights Community Centre, 3350 Maquinna Dr.
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The annual Marpole Community Day celebrations take place June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Ave. This year’s Marpole Community Day will feature free, family-friendly amusement rides, interactive games and activities, stage performances and entertainment for everyone. The MarpoleOakridge Community Association and the park board host the festival. For more information, visit marpoleoakridge. org.
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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s 21st annual Parade of Renovated Homes is offering a record number of
peek-a-boos for looky-loos. If you have ever wanted to take a sneak peek inside a professionally renovated home, this is your chance. The popular Parade of Renovated Homes, which runs this Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will showcase a 22 professionally renovated properties across Metro Vancouver, including five in the city. Check out a craftsman-style home completely renovated with a three-foot house lift, new top-floor addition off the rear with accessibilitydesigned elements inside and out for a mixed-ability family. Participants can also see a renovation where, without lifting the home or disturbing the front yard, a 25-year old home was excavated below, transforming the crawl space into a complete one-bedroom basement suite. The event, sponsored by FortisBC, is also an opportunity to meet accredited renovators who will be at various homes to offer advice and discuss their services. Admission is by passport, available at each home for $10 per person, and can be used for entry to all locations. Children 17 and under are free. Viewing time is limited to six hours so make sure to plan your personal parade before heading out. Visit gvhba.org/ParadeofRenovatedHomes for a list of participating homes. twitter.com/sthomas10
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IF the Stanley had a retractable roof and IF the retractable roof had been open the night I saw Spamalot, this show would simply have lifted off the stage and floated away — it’s that light. It’s as fluffy as the little painted, cartoony clouds above the proscenium. Or, to pick up on a running joke, it would be like a fart in a windstorm: whisked away.There are flatulence jokes galore and jokes about soiling one’s trousers. It’s Monty Python, after all — an acquired taste I haven’t totally succeeded in acquiring. But the production is terrific: colourful, tuneful, wordplayingly funny. The show opens with “Finland, Finland” and a “fisch schlappping dance” because someone thought the Historian, a character who appears and reappears throughout, said “Finland” when he’d actually said “England” where we all know the tale really begins and ends. The shambling castle walls stage left and right are set designer Marshall McMahen’s first visual cue: this is going to be a story
about King Arthur but not anything like the one you learned about in History 101. David Marr, best known for his Bard on the Beach performances, is the king. “How can you tell?” one peasant asks another. “He hasn’t got sh** all over him” is the response. Another way to tell he’s the king would be his plummy accent, his white suit, gold chainmail and, oh yes, his crown. Marr, not famous for his singing does extremely well and even keeps up with Lisa Stevens’ far-from-mediaeval choreography.Thanks to costume designer Rebekka SorensenKjelstrup’s costumes, there’s more T&A than we ever imagined the Knights of the Round Table ever got to see back in those damp, mildewy castles circa 932AD. We meet Dennis (Jonathan Winsby) who, once knighted, becomes Galahad with a very big smile and a charming way of tossing his yellow locks; Bedevere (Ashley O’Connell), who frequently fouls the air with his flatulence; Lancelot (Jay Hindle), whose name conveniently rhymes with “dance a lot;” and Robin (Josh Epstein), whose bowels are bothersome. Epstein comes close to stealing this show right out from under the nose of Marr and Terra C. MacLeod, the blonde in the pond — except she’s
a redhead with a whole lot of attitude and a voice that could vibrate Excalibur right out of the stone. By Act 2, the search for the Holy Grail is full on although, as one of the knights muses, surely God has more than one chalice out of which to drink? There are merry moments and “gay” moments. Who knew that Lancelot would fancy a Gwyn rather than a Guinevere? Or that Prince Herbert (Scott Perrie) would someday be a “queen?” Playing the obligatory luggage-bearing, ragged servant to King Arthur is Patsy (Andrew Cownden) who’s a dab hand with a pair of coconut shells. Cownden can make the imaginary horse canter, gallop, trot and even go over jumps: “Clip [beat] clop.” Written by Eric Idle and John Du Prez and directed by Dean Paul Gibson with musical direction by Ken Cormier, Spamalot is a ham-it-up-a-lot Camelot and will make Arts Club artistic managing director Bill Millerd grin a lot on his way to the bank. It’s an audience pleaser and makes a fun-filled 50th anniversary season closer. For more reviews, go to joledingham.ca. Spamalot runs until June 29 at the Stanley Theatre. For tickets, call 604-687-1644 or visit artsclub.com.
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‘Sidewalk cellist’ aims to open minds STATE OF THE ARTS Cheryl Rossi
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It all started when she was a teenager. Clara Shandler used to bus from Surrey to Vancouver to busk with her cello. Most of the time, transit riders couldn’t guess what was in her case. “I would get asked if it was a violin, a guitar, a bass,” Shandler said. “I’ve actually been asked twice if my instrument was a tuba.” She’s a “big believer” in education and using music to reach people, so Shandler brings her classical instrument to the street to open people’s minds. She plays everything from Nirvana to Bach, jazz to metal and compositions she’s written,
arranged and sings. The “sidewalk cellist” launches the third season of her free cello concert series at the PropHouse Café on June 7, wraps up with a grand finale concert June 28 at Café Deux Soleils, and will play outdoor matinees at various East Vancouver locations in between. She played in a punk band when she attended Fraser Heights secondary in Surrey at the same time she attended a chamber music school in Coquitlam and discovered Russian composer Dmitri Schostakowitsch. “That’s when I realized that the world of rock ’n’ roll and classical music aren’t two totally separate things,” the now 24-year-old said. “There’s this grey area in between modern, really out there twentieth century compositions that are frickin’ badass.”
Clara Shandler launches the third season of her free cello concert series Saturday. PHOTO SARAH MANCINI
Each June concert will be free but Shandler will give any money, donations of instruments or musical supplies she receives to music students in Canada and Cambodia, split 50/50. It’s been three years since this holder of a bachelor’s degree in music from the
University of B.C. quit her job at the deli at IGA to teach music, play and record with a variety of musical groups and work as a musician for hire. “I don’t make a lot of money but I just don’t spend a lot of money and focus on being happy and not surrounding and filling my life with things,” she said. “I’m so happy doing what I do. I get to make music and make a living making music and teaching other people how to make music.” In contrast, when she recently asked her “best friend” in Burma, how he was, he replied, ‘I’m just so hungry.’” Shandler saves “every extra dime” to travel to Cambodia and Burma in December and give money to music programs there. She previously used donations to offer afford-
able music lessons around Vancouver. Shandler wants to bridge social and economic gaps. “One of the things that’s really important to me is bringing people together and building community,” she said. Shandler secured a grant from the Vancouver Foundation for her series and will mount “a particularly big show” in the Oakridge area this month. “It’s my belief that if I
can help open up people’s ears and eyes, then their minds and their hearts will follow. And for the global crisis that we’re in of a huge disparity, a huge gap between the rich and the poor and the east and the west, we can start to bridge that gap,” Shandler said. “And then all of that through music.What better way to bring people together?” For more information, go to sidewalkcellist.com. twitter.com/Cheryl_Rossi
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Churchill’s Stephanie Cho, Prince ofWales’s Andrew DeVisser and Killarney’s Kyra Danielson and Erik Thies win gold medals at B.C. championships ATHLETICS Megan Stewart
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Churchill Bulldog Stephanie Cho came from behind to win the senior girls 400 metre hurdles at the B.C. track and field championships and then accepted her hardware fromThelma Wright, a middle-distance runner, Olympian and Churchill alumna. Both were Churchill valedictorians. Cho broke a 2005 record in the event by clocking in at 1 minute and 0.09 seconds. She shaved 0.18 seconds off the record and beat her opponent from Maple Ridge, whose second-place time was also under the record. In the seven-event senior girls heptathlon, Cho took home bronze for the Bulldogs. Andrew DeVisser also had a tremendous showing for Prince ofWales and won gold in the senior boys 110m hurdles and long jump. He ran 15.04 in the preliminary heat and won the final in 14.86. Jackson Cheung won bronze for Thompson in 14.97. De Visser, a Grade 12 student, out jumped the competition by 16 centimetres to win the long jump. He cleared 6.93 metres in his best jump. Killarney’s race walk team hauled in three medals for the Cougars. Kyra Danielson won the se-
Churchill heptathlete Stephanie Cho set a B.C. School Sports record and won the 400 meter hurdles over Monique Lisek from Maple Ridge secondary at the B.C. championship in Langley on May 31. To see an online photo gallery, go to vancourier.com/sports. PHOTO GORD GOBLE
nior girls 1,500m racewalk in 7:24.64 while teammates Erik Thies and Alger Liang won gold and silver, respectively. Thies finished in 7:02.65 and Liang in 7:14.97. Vancouver College won the prestigious senior boys 4x100m relay.They qualified in 43.52 and won in 43.04 ahead of Mouat
secondary who crossed the line in 43.92. SebastianYep tied for fourth in the pole vault after he cleared 3.30m and came fifth in the hammer throw for a distance of 43.2m. MatteusYep threw 40.42m to finish sixth in the hammer throw. Jessica Hanson won silver
for Little Flower Academy in the high jump by clearing 1.65m, 10cm behind the winner from New Westminster. LFA teammate Sophie Pauls was fourth in the senior girls long jump (5.14m) and seventh in high jump (1.50m). West Point Grey Academy senior girls relay won silver in
the 4x400m. Sophie Dodd was fourth in the 800m (2:15.77), Katherine Lucas fourth in the 200m (25.95) and AudreyWarner fourth in the 3,000m (10:22.24). Kitsilano thrower Mackenzie Millward was fourth in shot put (10.29m), ninth in discus (27.92m) and ninth in javelin (31.57m).
Hamber sprinter Conny Bregman finished sixth in the 100m dash (13.05) and sixth in the 200m (26.40). Windermere sprinter Azariah John finished the 100m sprint in 11.38.Two competitors ran under 11 seconds to win gold and silver. twitter.com/MHStewart
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Early in the second half of the senior boys rugby championship at Abbotsford Exhibition Park on May 31, St. George’s trailed the defending champions from Shawnigan Lake 12-3. “Shawnigan Lake really took it to St. George’s physically,” said St. George’s Saints head coach Mike Stiles. The defensively minded teams locked down for a battle of attrition and the Saints urgently needed to load their cannons. Phil Berma fired the first bomb.With eight min-
utes left in regulation, the coaches called a play they hadn’t yet pulled off in competition. A short, five-back lineout delivered the ball to 8-man Berma, as planned. The tactic worked. Berma broke through the line to score a try from 40 yards out.The Saints trailed 12-8. The powerhouse rugby outfit from Vancouver Island was sitting on a sixyear championship streak and this spring won an exhibition game 10-8 over the Saints. A year ago, the Shawnigan Lake Stags won the 2013 title 17-12 over St. George’s but Saints won their friendly.The 1-1 pattern repeated this year. Saints captain John Hosking said perseverance is a defining
characteristic of his side. “Our coaches have always told us that mental toughness and focus is the foundation for success,” he said. Among the senior players, last year’s championship loss “created a readiness that spread throughout the entire team and, although nerves were high, all 35 players were ready for the game,” he said. The Saints would get the better of the Stags this time. “Our guys were relentless is scoring again,” said Stiles. “We seemed to have picked it up again a few levels in terms of our work rate, which is exactly what we’d been training for all year.” Pressing in the Stags’ end in injury time, St. George’s
distributed the ball aggressively and Berma punched in his second try of the game to take a 13-12 lead. Theo Sauder converted. “[The win] was especially sweet because Shawnigan Lake is the team to beat and they have been for the past five years,” said Stiles. “We play them every year. I makes our team better because it gives us a point that we need to get to.” The coach added that Hosking said and did all the right things. “John was a true inspiration to the team.The things that he said and the way that he acted, it was so motivational for his teammates. For us it was all about following a leader like that.”
Jackson Au, his eyes pressed shut, and Luke Edwards celebrate their come-from-behind win to claim St. George’s first provincial title since 2004. PHOTO JEAN KONDA-WITTE
Lord Byng advanced to the final four in a very successful showing for the Grey Ghosts.They were seeded fifth and finished third,
dropping the semifinal 35-13 to Shawnigan Lake before winning bronze in a 35-14 victory over Oak Bay. —Megan Stewart
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Saint George’s and Crofton House lost a close battle in the B.C. badminton championship to their Lower Mainland rivals from Fraser Heights.The tandem team lost 6-5 at Ace Badminton Centre on May 31. The final was a repeat from last year’s semi-final match up and the line-ups were almost exactly the same. The Crofton girls won all of their games, while the Saints boys lost theirs. At that point the match score was 5-5 and the provincial title was decided in the mixed game between Jack Lin and Emma Lin competing against Fraser Heights duo James Ho and Jenna Wong. In 2013, the private school mixed pairing of
Emma Lin and Jack’s older brother, Benny, defeated Ho and Wong to win their team the provincial title. However, this year it was not to be. They lost 21-13, 21-16. Fifteen-year-old Jack acknowledged that he and Emma were outplayed. “I think it was a mismatch.We were definitely overpowered in terms of skill, strategy and power,” he said. The final match featured four athletes who have all competed at the national level and some internationally for Canada.The sport of badminton has grown steadily in British Columbia and as a result, competition at high school provincials is stiff. In the past three years, the provincial final matches have all been decided 6-5. “Since 2011, the top 13 teams have been so well matched that results come down to line-up decisions rather than pure skill,” said David Dryden, badminton director of B.C. School Sports. “We have seen
more 6-5 matches between schools in pool play and playoff play recently than ever before.” Dryden, the Fraser Heights coach for the past seven seasons, said line-up strategy played a large role in their record.They placed 12th at the 2011 provincials, won the title in 2012 and then again this year. In 2012, they added Canadian national team member Christin Tsai to their roster. Every year, the season’s intense competition inspires up-and-coming athletes. “Provincials changed my definition of badminton,” said Kelly Chiang, who plays girls doubles for Killarney. “You must be able to control your own feelings and communicate with your partner,” said Chiang, who is in Grade 9. Killarney finished the tournament in fourth place, losing 7-4 to Pine Tree in the bronze medal match. Prince of Wales finished seventh. twitter.com/wanyeeli
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Van Tech’s Ruby Izatt (No. 7) tracks a player from Charles Best secondary in an AAA provincial championship group stage game on May 29. The Talismen lost 5-0 at home. PHOTO DAN TOULGOET
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