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Electrical tests come up with some shocking findingsby Martin van den Hemel and Kevin DiakiwBlack Press

A number of streetlights in Richmond, Burnaby, Sur-rey and Delta carry unwanted charges of electricity that could harm humans or animals.

New Jersey fi rm Power Survey Company drove through Surrey, Burnaby and Richmond on its way to Vancouver to check power leaks in that city.

The fi rm was invited to Vancouver by an animal rights activist after a bull mastiff was shocked in Vancouver’s Woodland Park. On one street lamp in Vancouver, the company found more than 200 volts charging through the exterior of a lamp standard.

Power Survey Company president Tom Catanese told The Richmond Review that he spent about 10 minutes in Richmond and found some energized light standards.

Coun. Derek Dang said he hadn’t heard about the fi ndings, but promises to get to the bottom of it.

“We certainly would want to ensure we are not put-ting the public at risk by anything we are doing at the city.”

Dang said he’ll be contacting the head of public works to fi nd out what efforts, if any, the city are tak-ing to address the fi rm’s fi ndings.

Robert Gonzalez, City of Richmond’s general man-ager of public works, said he doesn’t expect there to be substantial problems in Richmond.

Each lamp standard in Richmond is grounded, and each pole is separated from its base to minimize risk, he said. Those steps exceed Canadian electrical stan-dards.

During about a half-hour scan in Surrey and Delta over the last weekend, the company found a number of electrically charged street lamps in Surrey and a couple in Delta.

“We found 14 to 15 fi ndings in Surrey—structures that are unintentionally energized on the surface,” Catanese told Black Press in an interview Wednes-day.

While those structures could include a piece of en-ergized concrete or a manhole cover, the majority of them were street lights.

“I don’t think we were on more than one or two streets in Surrey,” Catanese said. “I can’t imagine it was more than half an hour to an hour, tops.”

While most of the unwanted electricity found in Sur-rey and Delta was of a lower voltage than in Vancou-ver, Catanese said he found some in the “30-40-50” volt range in this area.

“Forty volts can kill you, and we may have stuff at that threshold,” he said. “We found some greatly more egregious stuff in Vancouver, but we spent a

great deal more time there as well.” “In terms of fi ndings per linear mile, it ranks among

some of the more dangerous U.S. cities. In terms of voltage level, it’s about the highest we’ve ever seen.”

Vince Lalonde, Surrey’s general manager of engi-neering, was intrigued by the fi ndings of Catanese and said he will be in contact with him.

The number of power leaks in this region were much higher than in U.S. cities, many of which have laws requiring frequent checks in areas that have popula-tions greater than 50,000.

While it’s mostly animals that get harmed by unin-tentionally charged street lamps, people have been hurt as well.

“There’s been a number of human fatalities,” Cata-nese said. “I had a call this morning from some par-ents from Baltimore who had lost their daughter just a couple of years back.

“In Florida, I know in the past couple of years, there were two kids killed walking through a puddle next to an energized street light with 100 volts on it.”

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, chair of the Metro Vancou-ver Board, said she wants the region to explore the prevalence of the problem and seek ways to fi x it.

Could stroll through a puddle zap you?

“In Florida, I know in the past couple of years, there were two kids killed walking through a puddle next to an energized street light with 100 volts on it.”

– Tom Catanese

Olympics boss John Furlong discusses his memoirs / Page 3

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Former Games boss recalls premier’s fall, challenges

by Jeff NagelBlack Press

John Furlong was stunned Premier Gordon Campbell was forced from offi ce by the political maelstrom over the harmonized sales tax so soon after overseeing a wildly successful 2010 Winter Olympics.

The former boss of the Vancouver Games, who released his memoir Patriot Hearts on the Olympic anniversary, said he didn’t immediately realize at the time in late October that Campbell was in the midst of resigning.

“I think history will see him as a great man,” Furlong said in an interview with Black Press, calling public opposition to the HST an unfortunate misunderstanding.

“I do believe in his heart he was trying to do a good thing and improve the quality of life in this province and create a more prosperous future, which has always been his focus.”

Campbell was a relentlessly energetic supporter of the Games and a wellspring of ideas and advice for VANOC, he added.

“He was always there for us,” Furlong said. “He wanted this to be about every citizen in the province.”

Furlong’s book airs his frustrations with other politicians, including “moments” of disagreement with federal heritage minister James Moore and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who talked his way into the torch-lighting ceremony in Greece.

“If there was one politician I had a real dustup with it was (former Vancouver Mayor) Larry Campbell, who decided he was going to have a plebiscite with just four months to go before the decision on the Games,” Furlong recalls.

A “screaming match” ensued

with the then-mayor sticking fi rmly to his position he’d promised the referendum to Vancouver voters and was going to deliver it.

“In the end, even though we were angry at each other, he ultimately made us a better organization because we had to go win that plebiscite and demonstrate in Canada why we deserved to do this.”

Olympic live sites, free concerts, pavillions and other cultural events were critical in helping defuse the sense of some locals that the Olympics were an unaffordable playground for the elite and affl uent.

“It was a huge impact because it caused the city to fi ll up every night,” Furlong said. “The cultural Olympiad in many ways was bigger than the Games, in fact overshadowed the Games.”

He marvelled at people who would line up for hours to enter sponsor tents, provincial houses or

ride the Robson Square zip line.“It was important that downtown

Vancouver was like a very big arena,” said Furlong, who spoke at Richmond Public Library on Monday.

It meant people weren’t just watching as spectators but living the experience.

“When (International Olympic Committee president) Jacques Rogge said the Olympics can never go back from this, they were talking about this pouring into the streets of people, not just in Vancouver and Whistler and Surrey and Richmond but across the country. This happened everywhere. This happened in Toronto and Montreal and Halifax and Grand Prairie.”

The turning point in preparing for the Games?

As the early 2010 winter weather warmed to spring-like conditions and snow quickly turned to dirt on Cypress Mountain, Furlong

headed up the hill daily to monitor his very stressed team battling the conditions.

“After four or fi ve days of going up and down, the fellow running the crew up there said ‘John, stop coming up. We won’t let you down. We’re going to deliver this venue. We will fi nd the snow. We will make the conditions right and we will deliver the Games. We are not going to be the ones who fail. You can count on it.’ I realized this was the spirit. This was the heart and soul of what we were about.”

Best Games moment – other than Canada’s golden goal in men’s hockey?

“Watching my children sit on the edge of the rink looking at Joannie Rochette win a bronze medal (in fi gure skating days after her mother’s death) and realizing they’ll never see a better example in their lifetime of how to overcome adversity.”

Worst moment – other than the luge tragedy?

“Losing my friend Jack Poole.”

Best possible legacy of the Games?

“A human one. It’s this indelible spirit we have. I think the country lifted itself a bit. And I hope we will build on this. We found a way to show ourselves to the world on our own terms. Canada came out a little taller. It feels good. I think from here on in many Canadians will feel we can compete with anyone and win and we belong out there.”

How can Metro Vancouver recapture the same energy in future events?

“It’s critical to have a vision... When you’re doing something you should try to do as much good as you can while you can. So often events get organized without any thought of who they affect and who should be involved.”

John Furlong, chief executive offi cer of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, has written a memoir called Patriot Games.

People’s energy powered Olympics: Furlong

Workplace diversityworkshop at museum

Richmond Museum is hosting a workshop this month to explore the challenges of cre-ating a diverse workplace.

The workshop coincides with the museum’s ongoing exhibit, The Cutting Edge: A History of Technology and Richmond.

Speaking will be Darlene Gering, Burnaby Board of Trade’s president and CEO. She will share successes and lessons learned from the board’s “Breaking Down the Barriers” project. Her presentation, “Business Em-bracing Diversity,” will highlight the benefi ts and values of a diversifi ed workplace.

Hugo and Helmut Eppich, co-founders and principals of the Ebco Group of Companies, will also share their perspectives on the value of workplace diversity.

All are welcome to the event, which takes place Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free, but seating is lim-ited, and guests are asked to register at [email protected] or 604-247-8333.

March 7 event well on its way to selling out

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

With 32 nominees in fi ve categories, the 18th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinc-tion Awards promises to be another special celebration of the accomplishments of this community’s best and brightest.

The nominees for the 2011 Ethels are: Marla Kott, June Kaiser, Dr. Louise Demorest, San-dra Hass, Sharon Bonner and Carol Reichert in Business; Wendy Riley, Cherelle Jardine, Elsa Rojas Marquez, Dawn Ewen and Adri-enne Moore in Arts; Judi Merrell, Grace Tsang, Dustine Rodier, Sylvia Gwozd, Lyn Greenhill, Jacqueline Turner, Colleen Chambers, Barbara

Ash and Clara Chow in Community; Taronne Atley, Beverley Oldham, Maryana Dudchen-ko, Linda Strelau and Maxine Schulmeister in Sports; Natalie Lo, Jessica Yeung, Sunny Shen, Shira Sneg, Perri Tutelman, Jean Hu and Kristy Simonson in Youth.

The 2011 Ethels luncheon will be held at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport on Monday, March 7, with the primary benefi ciaries being the Nova Transition House —the CHIMO Crisis Services facility for women and their children escaping domestic violence—the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre and the Ethel Tib-bits Scholarship Fund administered by the Richmond Community Foundation.

Named after the founding publisher of The Richmond Review, who earned a reputation for speaking out against social injustices like the internment of the Japanese during World War II, the Ethels has raised more than $175,000 for local women’s charities since 1994.

Mary Kemmis, publisher of The Richmond

Review, said the goal of this year’s luncheon is to top the $25,000 mark in donations.

With two weeks until the event, the luncheon is well on its way to being a sold-out event, an encouraging sign of the support for Nova House, local charities, and the admiration for those unsung heroes in the community.

Kemmis applauded this year’s nominees, along with their friends, colleagues and fam-ily members who took the time to nominate them.

“This year’s nominee slate showcases phe-nomenal talent and commitment to excellence in every category,” Kemmis said. “Every year I wonder if we’ve recognized all the women who have made Richmond such a great place to live and work and every year we discover more women who give back so much to our community.”

Tickets are $50 each, or a table of 10 for $450. For tickets, call 604-247-3700, or e-mail [email protected].

32 nominees for 2011 Ethel Tibbits Awards


Richmond Fire-Rescue Services to 2021Public Information Open Houses and SurveyAs Richmond Fire-Rescue works towards setting its education, prevention and emergency response service goals to the year 2021, they are looking to the public to provide feedback on safety priorities and how fire-rescue services can enhance community livability.

Your input is very important, as it will assist in gaining a clearer picture of the community’s safety priorities and expectations of Richmond’s fire and rescue services.

Until February 28, 2011 the public is invited to provide their input through an online or paper survey and to attend one of Fire’s drop-in style Open Houses.

The SurveyThe link to the online survey and information is found on the City of Richmond’s website at www.richmond.ca/safety/firerescue/about/services2021.htm. Paper copies of the survey are available at any of the open houses, or at Richmond City Hall located at 6911 No. 3 Road and City Centre Fire Hall located at 6960 Gilbert, Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Open House information boards and paper surveys will only be available and on display at Richmond City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road, from February 10 to February 28, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Public feedback will be compiled and analyzed to complete the final report to Council this spring.

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Skytrain workers hopeful

No deal yet on Canada Line, bus drivers to begin talks


SkyTrain workers have voted 96 per cent in favour of strike action if neces-sary to back their union’s demands in contract talks with TransLink.

Gerry Cunningham, presi-dent of the Canadian Union of Public Employees local 7000, said no job action is planned and he’s hopeful a deal can be reached with-out disrupting rapid transit service.

“It’s too early for that kind of stuff,” he said. “We don’t want to inconvenience the thousands of commuters who rely daily on the ser-vices we provide.”

A new round of medi-ated talks are slated to begin Feb. 22 with the as-sistance of mediator Grant McArthur.

CUPE represents 530 members who work on the SkyTrain Expo and Millen-nium Lines, including at-tendants, control room operators, administrative staff and other workers who maintain trains, tracks and stations.

The union’s current con-tract expired last Aug. 31 and bargaining has been underway since then.

SkyTrain management tabled a fi nal offer that was rejected by CUPE’s bargain-ing committee, which then asked members for a strike mandate.

B.C. Rapid Transit spokes-person Jennifer Siddon would not discuss the company’s response in the event of a walkout, saying management are looking forward to mediation.

It’s a similar situation for 180 Canada Line workers, whose negotiators have been in talks with operator Protrans BC after a strike vote was staged in early January. Canada Line em-ployees are seeking a fi rst collective agreement after unionizing last summer.

Talks with the assistance of a mediator broke off Monday (Feb 14) with no agreement. The mediator could seek binding arbi-tration or clear the way for strike or lockout action.

Labour negotiations also get underway soon between TransLink and its bus drivers across Metro Vancouver. Their contract expires March 31.

Purchaser of flipped home may be on hook for capital gains tax


Foreign investors profi ting from the current real estate frenzy in Richmond need to send a cut of their windfall to Ottawa.

That’s according to the Canada Rev-enue Agency, which pointed out that the end purchaser of these fl ipped properties could be held liable if the capital gains taxes aren’t paid.

Agency spokesperson Bradley Alva-rez said that non-residents who buy and sell property must pay taxes on any profi ts derived from these trans-actions.

Alban Wang, a realtor for Amex Sun-rich Realty, said it’s not his responsibil-ity to tell the fi nal buyer that he or she could be on the hook for paying the capital gains tax should the middle-man default.

“It’s nothing with me,” Wang said. “I cannot say something to you. I’m only a realtor. I cannot tell you much.

Alvarez said the purchases must make reasonable inquiry as the residency of the vendor prior to releasing any funds.

Under section 116 of the Income Tax Act, when a non-resident disposes of taxable Canadian property, the pur-chaser “is required to withhold 25 per cent of the purchase price...until such time as a certificate of compli-ance is obtained by the non-resident vendor.”

The non-resident vendor is required to notify Canada Revenue of the dis-position either prior to the sale or 10 days after the disposition date.

In one recent case in which Alban Wang served as the agent for both the buyer and seller, Richmond’s Jim Davis sold his Seafair home to New Land Strategies principal Yu Wu for $870,000.

Wu is now in the midst of re-selling the property for at least a $100,000 profit even before the original deal closes, which is later this month.

New Land is trying to flip at least 10 local homes. It could not be reached for comment.

Davis is seeking a lawyer’s advice after a property appraiser represent-ing a third party sought access to his home to facilitate the final deal.

Davis is upset because Wu claimed he was building a house for his family on the property.

The sales agreement, though, does permit Wu to re-assign the property without Davis’s consent.

But Davis argues he should receive full disclosure of the final buyer’s identity and hopes to get out of the deal.

Buyer beware: taxman must be paid on house fl ips

Local Amnesty International staff person Don Wright was in Cairo dur-ing the recent protests that forced the departure of the president and set the stage for democratic reform in that country.

He will be talking about his experi-ence of the protests, and describe the

measures Egyptian authorities must take to ensure that all Egyptians are able to participate meaningfully in shaping their future. Presented by Amnesty International Richmond, the free admission talk starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church of Richmond (9280 No.2 Rd.).

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Diverting food waste and other organics from trash a key aim


Metro Vancouver plans to tough-en enforcement of garbage dis-posal bans and recycling rules for both residents and businesses to help reach its goal of signifi cantly cutting the waste stream.

Beefed-up regulations on what can’t be tossed in the trash and what recycling amenities develop-ers must provide when new build-ings go up are big parts of the vision laid out in the region’s new Zero Waste Challenge strategy.

The document is Metro’s latest road map for reaching its new target of recycling 70 per cent of waste by 2015 – up from 55 per cent now – and 80 per cent by 2020.

Front and centre is the push to get organic waste, including kitchen scraps, out of the garbage and into compost bins.

The region aims to ban organic food waste and soiled papers from disposal by single family homes by the end of 2012, coinciding with the deadline for all Metro cities to introduce curbside pickup of all organics.

In most cities, that will mean cutting garbage collection to ev-ery two weeks to save costs and help pay for more frequent weekly pickup of compostable organics.

Metro offi cials aim to extend the organics ban to businesses and multifamily housing—both con-sidered tougher nuts to crack but major sources of organic waste —in 2015.

Organics account for an esti-mated 40 per cent of all Metro garbage and diverting 265,000 tonnes of it is expected to get the

region half way to the 70 per cent recycling target.

Nobody expects it will be easy.“We’ve taken the bulk of the low-

hanging fruit and made a great effort at getting 55 per cent,” Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said. “From this point on gains are very, very expensive and diffi cult to attain.”

Many recyclables—including everything that can go in a blue box—are already banned from transfer stations. But large amounts still get through.

Increased fi nes, tightened en-forcement at transfer stations and ticketing of garbage ban violators by local cities are all envisioned to ensure better compliance.

Metro will press cities to pass co-ordinated bylaws requiring new multifamily and commercial buildings have ample space for recycling, along with requirements for improved waste handling by existing buildings, potentially through on-site or neighbourhood composting or collection.

Business licence renewals would require proof of adequate recy-cling or pickup arrangements for organics and other recyclables by 2013, the paper says.

Multifamily condos and apart-ments are a major recycling and composting problem area be-

cause most were built without recycling facilities and wasteful sins get anonymized in a common dumpster.

The result: a multifamily recy-cling rate of just 16 per cent that Metro planners say must go up sharply since such buildings rep-resent a rapidly growing share of households as the region densi-fi es.

So far, Metro is using Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre as its regional composting facility but the region also expects to award a contract this year to build a re-gional biofuels processing plant that would also take organics next to Surrey’s transfer station.

Much food goes to waste in stores and further back along the supply chain, said Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, adding more must be done to tackle those sources.

He recently found out an entire semi-trailer full of food that was one day past due was being sent to the dump and tried to have it re-directed to a food bank instead.

“There’s a tremendous amount of stuff wasted out there before it even gets to the consumer,” Steves said.

“Composting and biofuels is great. But why create that waste in the fi rst place?”

Tougher recycling rules eyed to meet Metro targets

Many recyclables—including everything that can go in a blue box—are already banned from transfer stations. But large amounts still get through.


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Social Financial Hardship Assistance FundPursuant to Section 24 of the Community Charter:At the February 14, 2011 regular open Council Meeting, Council approved the extension of Richmond Centre for Disability’s due date to repay the City the outstanding amount of the $25,000 Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund loan.

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Kwantlen president heading to Alberta

Kwantlen Polytechnic University president and vice-chancellor David Atkinson will be leaving the university to join Grant MacEwan Univer-sity in Edmonton as its president.

“Being at Kwantlen has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my professional ca-reer,” says Atkinson, who oversaw Kwantlen’s transformation from a university college into a university.

“We have made tre-mendous strides, in large measure due to the commitment, energy and passion of the fac-ulty, staff and students at this university.”

Under Atkinson’s ten-ure, the university has grown in both the scope and number of programs offered to Metro Vancou-ver students. In the past year, more than one doz-en new degree programs have been approved by the Ministry of Education for Kwantlen.

Atkinson also presided over a signifi cant surge in student enrolment. Since his appointment as president, Kwantlen has expanded its student population every year. The university is now operating at full capac-ity with another record year for enrolment on the horizon.

Atkinson says his de-parture to Grant Mac-Ewan this summer is driven by his wish to re-turn home to Alberta, a province where he grew up and fi rst began his academic career. He re-ceived the lion’s share of his post-secondary edu-cation at the University of Calgary. He also began his academic career at the University of Leth-bridge in 1976, where he taught for 15 years, fi rst in the Department of English and then in the Department of Religious Studies.

Most of his family members still reside in the province and he says he hopes the move will allow him to spend more time with them.

“It’s not going to be easy to leave such a great university, but at a certain point in life you yearn to go home to be where your family is,” says Atkinson.

He will assume his new role as president of Grant MacEwan University on July 1, 2011.

But judge reserves judgement on contentious back wages issue


The 120 former full-time and part-time employees of Servisair who lost their airplane cabin cleaning jobs in 2008, will have to wait until May to fi nd out whether they’ll receive more than $450,000 of back pay.

In the fi rst prosecution of its kind in Canadian history, Servisair was charged in Richmond provincial court with failing to give the minister 16 weeks’ notice in advance of a group termination of 50 or more employees, under provisions of the Canada Labour Code.

Defence counsel Greg Heywood said that Servisair pled guilty Wednesday to both failing to give the minister ad-equate notice and to failing to give employees their employee benefi ts statement.

Servisair is scheduled to be sen-tenced on May 10.

The Crown is seeking that Servisair be fi ned $5,000 on each of the two counts, while the defence argued a $2,000 fi ne for each count is more appropriate.

But the bigger issue, Heywood said, is whether Servisair’s failure to give the minister adequate notice means the 120 employees are entitled to back pay.

Since Servisair only gave the minister six of the required 16 weeks of notice, the Crown argues Servisair should be on the hook for 10 weeks of pay for all 120 employees.

That amounts to $466,953.84, Hey-wood said.

The judge has reserved his decision

on that contentious issue.Heywood said the provision of the

Canada Labour Code that requires the minister to be notifi ed 16 weeks in advance, has been in existence for 45 years, and this is the fi rst pros-ecution.

It was in June of 2007 that Servisair fi rst reached out to the union repre-senting its employees, seeking assis-tance because the aircraft cleaning contract was not profi table. Servisair also currently does ground services and fuelling at Vancouver International Airport.

But the union wasn’t willing to help, Heywood said, and so Servisair opt-ed to contract the work out to a third party.

It’s at that point that the union came forward and agreed to renegotiate the collective bargaining agreement.

But in a 43-27 vote, employees voted down the new deal in December of 2007.

The following month, Servisair pro-vided notice that it would be ceasing its cabin grooming services.

Heywood contends that the failure to give the minister notice doesn’t entitle Servisair employees to back wages.

Crown counsel Digby Kier did not return a phone call by press time Friday.

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by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Vandals targeting city parking meters contributed to a 16-per-cent-drop in parking revenue

last year, according to a new report.

“Meter revenue has been consistently below target and budget for the duration of the year due largely to vandalism, theft of meters and reaction to increased parking rates in early 2010,” said Wayne Mercer, man-ager of community bylaws, in a report presented Tuesday.

Meter revenue as of Dec. 31, 2010 totalled $430,760.

According to the city, “less than 10” meters were vandal-ized over the year—a problem

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Vandals are showing no par-ticular pattern in targeting meters—some are in “out-of-the-way locations” and others are on City Centre streets.

Meters have built-in secu-rity features to prevent theft of coins, so vandals resort to dam-aging the machines and remove coins one at a time.

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The department is working closely with the supplier to up-grade security features of the meters. It’s also working with the RCMP to try and identify those responsible for the vandalism.

Despite last year’s drop in meter revenue, enforce-ment revenue rose 14.7 per cent. In 2010, revenue from bylaw infraction tickets to-talled $765,274, compared to $667,165 in 2009.

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Facing the fiscal music

As the Liberal leadership race gets down to its final days, and the new premier of B.C. is selected by party members, B.C.

residents should take some time to contem-plate the provincial budget, which was re-leased on Tuesday to a collective yawn.

As expected, it contained virtually no new initia-tives, as there is no active government in place right now. Premier Gordon Campbell is in his final days as caretaker; the cabinet ministers who are still working are doing routine tasks; and the direction the govern-ment takes will be determined by the new leader, and by public reaction to that leader.

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The debt could be close to $60 billion by 2013. When the B.C. Liberals were first elected in 2001, the debt was around $34 billion, and it didn’t move much past that figure until 2007, when the government started throwing a lot of money around—perhaps encouraged by the booming economy of the day.

There is another point to take note of. Finance Min-ister Colin Hansen took pains to point out expected growing revenue from the HST. Revenue is expected to be $4.2 billion in 2010-11 (including PST revenue) and rise to $6.5 billion by 2013-14.

But there is no guarantee the HST will survive a ref-erendum vote which is scheduled for September, but may be moved up to June. The old PST, if reinstated, would not bring in as much revenue because it does not apply to as many items.

One leadership candidate, Kevin Falcon, has pro-posed cutting the HST rate to 10 per cent. And if the referendum gets rid of the HST, the province has to pay $1.6 billion back to Ottawa.

In other words, this budget has a great deal of uncer-tainty associated with it, and despite all the political song and dance routines we are hearing, B.C. has many major fiscal challenges ahead of it.

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One of the nice things about writing for a local

paper and living in the community is the almost instantaneous feedback I get.

Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to e-mail me or catch me on the street.

I especially enjoy reading the comments left online. Perhaps it’s the anonym-ity factor but people tend to be quite blunt on The Richmond Review’s website. Recently, a couple of residents asked, “Why don’t we just pave over the ALR so that house prices aren’t so high?” and “What is it that the food security

society does anyways?”The two questions are

obviously inter-related. The Richmond Food Security Society works to support a stronger food system so that everyone, at all times, has access to healthy, nutri-tious food. We believe that strengthening the local food system here in Richmond is one of the cornerstones of this mission.

The society advocates for more community gardens; supports schools that want to install food gardens; holds education workshops to teach local residents how to can and preserve food when it is in season; and we try to educate consumers on the importance of support-ing local farmers by buying Richmond-grown produce whenever possible.

Why bother? We have plenty of food for everyone, right? We can import cheap food from Mexico or China or wherever, right? There are many reasons why both these statements are false. First, they assume that the current situation is feeding everyone adequately. Come by the Richmond Food Bank on a Wednesday or Thurs-day and see just how well that’s working.

Second, the assumption that importing our food

from elsewhere is cheaper is also proving to be false. Earlier this month, a deep freeze in Mexico wiped out 90 per cent of the tomato and pepper crop. Prices are going to double if they haven’t already. Crop losses due to climate change are also pushing up the price of wheat, corn and rice. A food system that is dependent on imports is a vulnerable one.

While we still have the ability to grow our own food, we need to encourage that wherever possible. This year, the City of Richmond signed an agreement with our society to lease city-owned farmland to new growers. The society will support these growers with equipment and mentor-ship until they’ve learned some of the ins and outs of growing. I’m excited at the thought of fi ve new farms starting in Richmond.

More than 50 per cent of our schools in Richmond have food gardens and our goal is to have 100 per cent of them growing food within three years. Kids learning about healthy food is al-ways a good thing. We cur-rently have 200 community garden plots in Richmond. We need more, especially as more people move into apartments and condos.

If any of these issues ring true with you, I invite you to participate in our upcom-ing conference, “Working Together to Strengthen our Local Food System,” at the Steveston Community Centre on March 11 and 12. We are bringing in speak-ers from across the Lower Mainland, including the Mayor of North Vancouver who will speak on Friday night. Joel Salatin, featured in the movie, Food Inc., will be the keynote speaker on Saturday. We need every-one’s input to help plan our activities for the next three years so I hope you’ll join us. Register on-line at www.bcfarmersmarket.org/conference/reg.htm.

Arzeena Hamir is co-ordi-nator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at [email protected].

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During the last feder-al election, Alice Wong promised a “Stanley Park” or an urban park for Richmond.

On Oct. 9, 2008 Ms. Wong, stated “I also spoke to Prime Minister Harper about local issues such as the Garden City lands, so he’s well up to date on what’s happening here.” Also in an open letter dated November 17, 2008, Ms. Wong stated that she would work with the min-ister responsible for the federally-owned Canada Lands Com-pany to ensure “the return of the Garden City lands to the Crown so that plans may be made to secure that lands in perpetuity for the benefit of our constituents.”

However, for the past two and a half years, Ms. Wong has been silent on the issue. Not only was she unable to provide an urban park for Richmond as prom-ised, but her inaction has cost Richmond tax-payers $59.2 million in the Garden City lands agreement of March 2010 between the federal government, the Musqueam First Nation, and the City of Richmond.

Alice Wong’s ineffec-tiveness on this issue has resulted in the fed-eral government profit-ing at the expense of Richmond taxpayers for the disposal of an asset that the federal government no longer needed. The land was surplus Crown land.

Why was Alice Wong not able to convince the federal govern-ment to declare the Garden City lands no longer surplus to its needs thus enabling the federal govern-ment to gift or donate the land to the City of Richmond?

I believe Alice Wong’s ineffective leadership has cost Richmond tax-payers $59.2 million. I would like to invite Ms. Wong to a public discussion on her role in the Garden City lands agreement of March 2010 and on the future of the Garden City lands in general.

Joe PeschisolidoRichmond federal Liberal candidate

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Editor:The speed on Westminster High-

way is 60 km/h.It is not a freeway, and families

live mere metres from the road.I say this because in the past six

months, speeders on this stretch of highway (between No. 5 and No. 8 roads) have caused two serious events for my family.

A few months ago, a truck was going so fast along the highway that when the cars in front of it had to stop, the driver was un-able to brake in time. Instead, he steered into the oncoming lane of traffic—and plowed into my father’s vehicle, sending it into the ditch.

Luckily, my father received only minor injuries.

However, this morning a driver going too fast and paying too little attention to the road struck my family dog on the side of the

highway.Now, of course I realize it was

not the driver’s fault our collie, Lacie, was on the highway. And of course I don’t blame him or her for accidentally killing a much-loved member of our family, as Lacie should not have been on the highway, but unfortunately had slipped into the front yard and had very poor vision in her advancing years.

I do, however, hold this driver accountable for callously driving away after hitting a dog, and not remaining behind to see if she was OK.

Drivers, please, remember West-minster Highway is more than just a part of your daily commute.

It has a lower speed limit for a reason—families live along it.

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Editor:Re: “Home seller

miffed after fi rm fl ips home,” Feb. 12.

An agreement is an agreement. Who would not have

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Editor:I would like to salute

Arzeena Hamir for her column “Confessions of a mean mom” (Rich-mond Review, Feb. 12).

In the article, Arzeena makes a case for taking a stand on issues that are important, such as food choices. The mes-sage is an important one for our times.

We live in a society where the prevailing trends (processed food, toxins in the environ-ment, unsustainable farming practices, aggressive advertising)

often run counter to the personal and societal goals we have for our-selves and our children.

Arzeena, you are not being a “mean mom,” you are playing a critical leadership role that all of we should be playing, especially those of us with children.

One of my main tasks as a parent is to ensure that my children grow up as healthy as pos-sible. I’ve heard it said that we feed our dogs better than we feed our children! Parents, when your children plead for junk food, beg to have a later bedtime, or ask for the latest techno-gizmo, think of the greater good and what you re-ally desire for them. The choices you make now and the example you set may have far-reaching consequences for them into the future. Your children will also respect you more for being a strong leader. I know it is hard, but anything worth doing is hard.

I myself was raised by “mean mom” (another term we could use is “courageous mom”). My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38 (she is now 75). We were all put on a health food diet that ex-cluded white sugar and

white fl our. My sister and I are grateful for the foundation that my mom laid for us.

We heard about hydrogenated fats (now called “trans fats”) and the benefi ts of crucifer-ous vegetables years before these topics hit the mainstream. Why? Because my mom made a point of informing herself about health and disease prevention and then carrying through with her family.

The time for this type of leadership is now. The research is pouring in, and it requires a radical choice: do we capitulate to the forces (i.e. com-panies) that have us in their sway or do we take a stand for our health and wellbeing? Try checking out the brilliant book Anticancer by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber to read about the link between processed food, infl ammation and cancer. Check out the book Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival to see the devastating

effects that lack of sleep is having on our health. Have a look at the work of the Environmental Working Group on cell phone radiation (www.ewg.org/cellphonera-diation/fullreport) for statements from a range of governments on mini-mizing cell phone use among children.

I’m proud to say that I’m a pretty “mean mom” myself—I’m probably the only par-ent in our neighbour-hood who won’t let her 15-year have a cell phone and who discon-nected our home wifi . Why? Because I don’t want my family to be guinea pigs in a largely untested technology. There are enough gaps in our knowledge about the long-term effects of wireless technologies to warrant a precautionary approach.

If taking a stand makes me a “mean mom” then I’ll wear the label proudly! Bravo Arzeena!

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Three dollars and five cents an hour. That

was my first wage. To add to this indigni-

ty, I had to endure head to toe brown polyester, a stained visor, and a grumpy boss. My job was adding up fast food orders by pencil (before machines had buttons

on it with pictures) and scooping up fries, Coke, and greasy burgers for fractious families. It was a hard summer and my work sneakers were never white again; I was a changed girl. It made me want to get the edu-cation I needed to not work that job forever.

But I needed the cash then and young people still need those mini-mum wage jobs to make ends meet, especially in expensive British Columbia.

Today, the minimum wage for most workers in B.C. is $8 per hour. Even worse, entry level employees or those tak-ing on fi rst jobs make only $6 an hour until logging in 500 hours of work.

Working part time after school or week-ends, a kid at her fi rst job might end up at six bucks an hour for an entire year. That’s hardly enough to buy a burger

combo with dessert at her place of work.

According to 2006 statistics, 4.6 per cent of B.C. workers earn minimum wage and of these people, 38 per cent were between 15 and 19 years old.

Young people are affected by these low wages, working long hours to get their needs. In the words of a high school student at McMath Secondary: “Our childhoods will soon be sucked out of us through overwork as we try to earn pocket money.”

B.C. currently has the lowest minimum wage in Canada, the highest being Ontario at $10.25 an hour. The last low wage holdout, Newfoundland, raised its minimum to $10 two years ago. Isn’t it our turn now?

I think of my younger self hunching over a vat of fries, visor cutting into my greasy face as I worked those sum-mers, saving up for my dreams.

I know that all over Richmond right now, young people and other fi rst time employees are repeating this same scenario. We need to give them a fair start in the employment game.

Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this col-umn do not necessar-ily refl ect those of any school district, organi-zation, or school.

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Here are some of the titles you will see on labels: Low-fat, sugar-free, low calo-rie, calorie-wise, etc. Well, these words are invented by market-ers who want to give

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What they don’t talk about is the overall health aspect of the product itself. Maybe it has less sugar in it, but what about the amount of fat, pre-servatives, sodium? All these ingredients should be considered when one is on weight loss program.

Let’s take the ex-ample of low-fat muf-fin from a very popular donut shop. In order to make these muf-fins more enjoyable the baker will reduce the amount of fat but will instead, add more sugar to improve the flavour and texture. The result is the same: a high calorie product.

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•Make your meal plan for the week and write down the ingre-dients you are missing to make it. That will ease the process of grocery shopping and decrease the chance of buying undesirable food.

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Sockeyes sew up another bannerPlayoffs begin Monday in North Deltaby Don FennellSports Editor

The Richmond Sockeyes put an exclamation mark on their regular-season title Thursday, winning their final home game 8-2 over the Squamish Wolf Pack. On Sunday, they’ll offi cially wrap up Pacifi c International Ju-nior Hockey League play with a game against the Grandview Steelers in Burnaby.

But the Sockeyes (37-5-3 heading into the week-end), will have little time to celebrate their accom-plishment.

Richmond opens a best-of-seven fi rst-round playoff series against the North Delta Devils (25-14-6) Monday at 8 p.m. Sungod Arena. After a two-day break, the teams will play three games in three nights: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 8:45 p.m. at Minoru Are-nas, and Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Sungod Arena. If necessary, Game 5 will go Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas, Game 6 March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Sungod Arena, and Game 7 March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas.

While he’s proud of his team’s regular-season success, Richmond head coach Judd Lambert said it’s the “second season” that really matters.

“It’s nice to be regular-season champions but no one remembers that,” he said. “What we care about is what we do in the playoffs.”

Lambert isn’t thrilled about the condensed schedule to open the playoffs, but he’s more

disappointed at having to begin the playoffs a day after ending the regular season. However, he doesn’t mind that the Sockeyes will start the series away from their home digs at Minoru Arenas.

“It’s going to be diffi cult (playing so many games in so few day) for every-one,” he said. “For the guys who haven’t been through it it’s that much more difficult because they don’t know what to expect.”

Lambert also knows the North Delta team will be a tough opponent.

“The team we beat 5-0 (Feb. 10) is not the team we’ll be facing, and I hope we understand that,” he said.

North Delta won the season series 3-2, includ-ing the fi rst three meet-ings: 3-2 Sept. 30 at Mi-noru Arenas and 5-1 Oct. 9 at Sungod Arena and

4-3 in shootout Oct. 21 at Minoru Arenas. Rich-mond took the last two games 4-3 in a shootout Nov. 20 at Sungod Arena

and the 5-0 win.North Delta was also

the only team to defeat Richmond twice in regu-lation.

Don Fennell photosEli Wiebe was at his best scoring three goals in the Richmond Sockeyes’ fi nal regular-season home game Thursday, an 8-2 Pacifi c International Junior Hockey League win over the Squamish Wolf Pack.

Brayden Low made sure he fi nished his check in the offensive zone.

Turner Popoff played his usual steady game on the Sockeyes blueline.

Set to launch this September, the hockey academy at R.C. Palmer secondary is now accept-ing applications.

The school is hosting an information night Mon-day, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Application are avail-able from the school offi ce. The deadline for submitting an application is March 1 at 4 p.m.

The objective of the

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The hockey academy will target male and fe-male students going into

grades 8 to 10, but will consider students en-tering Grade 11 and 12 if space permits.

Students in the acad-emy will participate and earn credits in two spe-cialized ‘Hockey Acad-emy’ courses as part of their regular timetable. One course includes on-ice hockey training de-signed to enhance the students’ technical and

tactical skills. Students will be transported by school district buses to one of the Richmond arenas every other day throughout the year, and will participate in 120 hours of individual hockey skill development under the direction of professional coaching.

Palmer has teamed up with Pacifi c Elite Hockey School to provide the

coaching services for the academy.

The coaching staff in-cludes Glenn Wheeler (head coach), Al Wozney (associate coach), Milan Dragicevic (association coach), and Rob Fuchs (goalie coach) as well as specialty coaches Cliff Ronning, Dave Babych and Al Iafrate. More in-formation on the coach-es can be found on the

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Laing said all the local hockey associations have expressed their support in the Palmer Hockey Academy, and the Rich-mond Sockeyes have in-dicated their interest in being involved as well.

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Holding an early referendum on the har-monized sales tax would give Liberals little time to convince people to vote for it, warned Finance Minister Colin Hansen Friday.

“The more people learn about it and under-stand it and appreciate the differences between it and the old (provincial sales tax), I believe the harmonized sales tax will have a better chance of surviving the referendum,” Hansen told a Richmond Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.

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From Page 15Falcon favours an immediate reduction of

the 12 per cent tax rate to 11 per cent, and a further one per cent reduction as soon as the economy allows for it.

Hansen also told the chamber he doubts B.C.’s chief electoral offi cer could manage to pull off a referendum by June.

He warned of a signifi cant cost to B.C. by eliminating the HST.

“It’s going to be a big challenge for the prov-ince to put back the old PST system,” he told Richmond’s business leaders.

B.C. would have to pay back the $1.6 billion it received from the federal government and return to spending $30 million more on annual tax administration. He noted businesses save $150 million in their own tax administration costs under the HST.

Shifting back to PST would ultimately cost the province “several hundred million dollars” each year, he said.

B.C. Chamber of Commerce president John Winter said business groups that opposed the HST have softened their criticism. Businesses are starting to see the savings from simpler collecting and fi ling of sales taxes, and many

are gearing up to promote those benefi ts before a referendum on the HST.

A major part of B.C.’s expected recovery comes from the HST, whose revenues are pro-jected to keep climbing along with personal income tax until the province returns to surplus in 2013-14.

Finance offi cials calculate that much of that sales tax revenue would have come in under the old PST as well, since the main component is retail sales of goods that are taxed the same under both systems.

But over time the HST is expected to grow as modern consumers spend more of their income on services.

The budget projects HST revenues of $4.2 billion this year, rising to $5.8 billion in the fiscal year beginning April 1, $6.2 billion the following year and $6.5 billion the year after that.

Hansen described Tuesday’s budget as a “transition budget,” as the Liberals prepare to vote for a new leader—and decide the next premier—on Feb. 26.

The budget offered no new spending or cuts of signifi cance. His speech Friday was heavy on past successes of the Liberal government,

which he said put B.C. back on track and cre-ated an environment where businesses could succeed.

“Our goal was to try to regain British Co-lumbia’s rightful place as a leader in Canada in terms of the strength of our economy,” he said.

Hansen said the Liberals shifted the province from one that was “strangled by high taxes” and had a reputation as a diffi cult place to do business to one with the lowest corporate income tax rate and a comfortable climate for small business.

Business investment has quadrupled since the Liberals took offi ce, he said, and continued to grow even during the recession that gripped the province and world in 2009.

“British Columbia when it comes to attract-ing investment has really been a leader, and I think that bodes so well for what the future looks like,” he said.

One measure of success cited by Hansen is the number of business bankruptcies, which was at a “fairly high level” in the 1990s, but has dropped each year under the Liberal gov-ernment.

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Don Fennell photosHugh McRoberts Strikers junior boys’ basketball team made it to within a win of qualifying for the Lower Mainland zone playdowns, losing the fi nal Richmond berth to the R.C. Palmer Griffi ns.

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Juniors show growth

Steveston-London Sec-ondary will host a portion of the Crehan Cup Lower Mainland high school AAA girls’ basketball playdowns.

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After dominating Rich-mond high school junior girls’ basketball league play this season, going 9-0, the R.A. McMath Wildcats continued their run of success by adding the playoff title with a 58-18 fi nal-game victory over the Steveston-London Sharks.

Wednesday’s win was McMath’s third con-secutive city title, and extended the Wildcats’ unbeaten streak to 17 games. They also out-scored their opposition by an average 54-19 dur-ing the season.

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by Don FennellSports Editor

They haven’t exactly put their best foot forward in the last couple of weeks, and as a result have slipped to No. 3 in the provincial AAA high school senior boys’ basketball rankings.

But the Griffi ns, No. 1 most of the sea-son, are still a force to reckon with.

They showed that Thursday by wrap-ping up the Richmond playoff title, and one of the two berths Richmond will get into next week’s Lower Mainland playdowns, with an 86-54 win over the Steveston-London Sharks (who will re-ceive the other zone berth).

The game was highlighted by a third-quarter dunk that is sure to be talked about for some time.

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two-handed dunk that lifted the crowd to its feet.

During its recent slump, the Griffi ns have continued a bad habit of getting behind early and then having to battle back. That likely cost them at least a win or two at the recent Western Canada invitational in Kelowna.

Palmer coach Paul Eberhardt recog-nizes it’s a problem, but doesn’t exactly know how to resolve it. Over-confi dence or not playing to their potential, the Griffi ns will certainly have to play with more purpose if they’re to reach the provincial championships next month and, ultimately, win it.

“We’ve come up with some ideas (to reverse the slow start),” said Eber-hardt.

“One of the things we’ll try to do is employ a full-court press just to force (the players) to come out with a lot of energy right away.”

The Griffi ns’ fi rst game at the Lower Mainland zones is next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Palmer secondary.

Don Fennell photoJamie Madewan and his Palmer Griffi ns teammates hope to regain their dominance at the Lower Mainland playdowns, which begin Thursday.

Don Fennell photoPalmer point guard Billy Cheng looks for some daylight against Hugh Boyd dur-ing Richmond semifi nal playoff action.

Anmol Mattu top senior hoops playerAnmol Mattu of the

Steveston London Sharks has again net-ted the top individual honour in Richmond high school senior girls’ basketball.

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This is the time of year when I start to get antsy about wearing the lighter and brighter fashion showcased in stores,

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As per usual, there are some crazy Spring2011 trends predicted (ahem, disco? You won’t see me at work dressed for a Saturday Night Fever nightclub, thank you) ,but edit these down to what works for you. My favourite trends are Bold Brights, Denim & Blues, Modestly Sheer, Classic White, and Pruned Florals, and below are examples of the pieces or accessories that I’m going to add to my more realistic and functional wardrobe.

Rainbow bright colours this season are bold and ultra vivid, with orange being especially popular, but even though tangerine orange, lemon yellow, fuschia pink and emerald green are stars on the runway, I’ll be sticking to my more cool and soft palette of a bold azure blue or violet. Typically, I prefer bold bags or shoes, but I’m only leaning towards bright tops or belts which will hint to spring underneath an otherwise wintery outfit. Usually for really trendy or outrageous colours and patterns, I’ll only buy these trends in short sleeved or tank tops from low price point stores.

Around this time of year I also start to change my makeup and

nail polish colours in preparation for spring because it updates my entire look without eliminating any cold weather protection. And in line with the rainbow bright colours, I have already been wearing a bright, almost neon, pink lipgloss. Vivid makeup isn’t for everyone and is sternly restricted to one feature only(!!!!!), but 2 ways of adapting this idea is to (1) Go one or two shades brighter than your usual lip, cheek, or eye colour, or (2) Pick an out of the ordinary colour, but in a softer hue or sheerer application.

Stella McCartney, Celine and Derek Lam were showing chambray and denim with all shades of blue, but I’ll be saving this trend for Fridays or the weekend. However, instead of my typical blue jeans, I’ll wear my chambray tunic over leggings or skinny black pants. If I’m in a really fun mood, I’ll pair my denim with matching blue cotton or silk tops for a monochromatic look while adding texture through different fabrics.

I am always attracted to sheer fabrics that are designed in classy, elegant styles and many designers created great samples of these this season. The easiest pieces for my creative office environment are a chiffon blouse over a subtly beaded camisole or a billowy top with chiffon sleeves. I’m also fond of the shirts that have sheer paneling (think sheer and opaque fabric sewn together like thick stripes), but be presentable in front of co-workers, children, elders, and your father by ensuring that the opaque areas cover your chest and belly button. And just in case you weren’t sure, mesh is not

included in this category.

White is key in minimalist looks on the runway for 2011 and constantly the focal point of my daily outfits, but this season I’ll add a fresh twist to wearing white. I usually wear dark bottoms because I’m always spilling things on myself so it’s impossible for me to wear white ensembles, but in the coming months I’ll be putting white together with tan or peach toned bottoms. I recently bought a pair of peachy tan peg legs pants to get out of my “neutral bottoms only” habit and find that they instantly freshen up any outfit.

I’m very happy that florals will stick around a little longer, but they’re updated from the ones that I bought last year in multi-colour with a focus on pinks and reds. This season, they are pared down to a 3-or-less colour palette or even a single-colour silhouette pattern. These simplified patterns are perfect for my new mantra of simplifying my wardrobe with more solid pieces in unique colours and sophisticated, less busy patterns. These prints also trend away from centering on specific flowers towards a nod to flowers in artistic or graphic art shapes.

Choose your own favourite trends and share with others or see my full Spring Wish List in more detail on our Facebook fan page, Richmond Review—Style Rx!

Elysha Low is a personal and fashion stylist at www.elyshalow.ca. She writes the monthly on style and fashion in the The Richmond Review. Contact her at [email protected].

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Floorball making great stridesby Don FennellSports Editor

“In Europe, fl oorball is a subculture of fashion, music and gear—like snowboarding 20 years ago.”

The man behind that claim believes the sport, which in 2008 received provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee, will continue to grow in popu-larity and participation.

“I think we’re just get-ting into hyper-growth mode,” says Greg Beau-din, president of the BC Floorball Federation.

Hoping to make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Games, floorball is most often described as a type of fl oor hockey. But Beau-din begs to differ.

“Floor hockey and fl oorball have the same parents, but two differ-ent kids altogether,” he says.

“Floor hockey is played in gym classes in just about every school across Canada (using) the clas-sic cosom stick that’s too long for young children and too heavy. Floorball is completely different. The sticks have a carbon graphite shat with ven-tilated blades and golf-style grips so that you have full control. It’s the ultimate tool for indoor

hockey off-ice because the sticks and ball are designed specifi cally for this reason.”

Floorball was centre-stage recently at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The U.S. women’s nation-al team won a two-game total-goal series against Team Canada to qualify for the world champion-ships next December in Switzerland, while B.C.’s women’s and men’s teams both challenged for Canadian titles.

Beaudin, who played for the B.C. men’s team at the national tournament, says Canada is consid-ered an emerging world fl oorball power—joining the likes of Sweden, Fin-land, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Many emerging North American pro and minor players are taking up the game to complement their train-ing programs.

Growing up watching, and admiring, the Win-nipeg Jets, Beaudin is fa-miliar with the European hockey model which has long focused on skill de-velopment.

His dad, Norm was the fi rst player the Jets signed when the World Hockey Association debuted in 1972. Norm played his fi nal two seasons with the likes of Swedish greats Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson, who the Jets signed in 1974 sig-naling the fi rst wave of European players to play pro in North America.

“They did things dif-ferently,” said Beaudin. “Bobby Hull (who also played with the Jets at the time) was the fi rst to remark on how they trained in the summer.

“When I noticed fl oor-ball I immediately thought of Anders and Ulf and the Jets of the 1970s,” said Beaudin, who credits Swedish hockey players for starting the game.

The fl oorball commu-nity is set to embark on a nationwide tour to ex-pose the skills develop-ment side of the sport to schools and teachers, and to hockey coaches and parents.

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Hockey game could be poised to become an Olympic sport in the near future

Don Fennell photoB.C.’s men’s fl oorball team celebrates a goal against Ontario at the recent national championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval.


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In a tournament fi lled with upset and injury, the Kwantlen Eagles battled through the BC Colleges’ Athletic Association provincial championships last weekend to win silver medals in three events.

Among the second-place fi nishers was Richmond’s Ashley Jang, who along with mixed doubles partner Jensen Ly of Calgary fought to keep their national dreams alive after Jang suffered a knee injury in the fi rst game of the tournament.

“When Ashley hurt herself, we had to shift gears,” said Ly. “The plan was to play my game, not focus on the fact that she was hurt and be there to support her. Going to nationals means a lot more, knowing what we had to battle through to qualify.”

Joining Ly and Jang on the provincial wildcard team at nationals will be Michelle Simard of Surrey and Charlette Rosales of Richmond who placed second in women’s doubles.

Both Jang and Simard have national experience, qualifying in 2010 when they paired up to win a bronze medal in women’s doubles.

The Eagles completed the 2010-2011 BCCAA season second overall in the team competition. The roster, which featured a mixture of veterans including fourth-year player Willis Kwee of Richmond and fi rst-year talents Rosales and Andrew Li of Richmond, is the third consecutive Eagles squad to complete the season as runners-up, each year behind the reigning national champion Douglas Royals of New Westminster.

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Team effort

It was a team effort that generated $3,100 for Canuck Place children’s hospice, as local hockey enthusiasts (each getting pledges to play) took time out out last weekend to participate in the 24-hour Hockeython at South Arm Community Centre.


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Q: When my washing machine shuts off abruptly, the water supply pipes make a loud banging noise. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

A: Water hammer (the noise you’ve described) occurs because the water in the pipes slams to a stop, causing a shock wave and a hammering noise. It’s not only annoying but also destructive to the pipes. You can minimize or eliminate water hammer by installing air chambers dead-end pieces of pipe. Most washing machine manufacturers recommend extra-long chambers—up to 24 inches—to provide added cushion for abrupt turnoffs.

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Key Strategies to Manage Investment Risk• Hold a diversified portfolio. It’s the golden rule of investing: holding a number of different investments reduces the impact of any single investment going down in value. Diversification works because different investments tend to perform differently. Diversifying by sector, geographic area and asset class is key to managing many investment risks.• Rebalance at regular intervals. Diversification is not a one-time thing. Markets change, as do your personal circumstances. Rebalance your portfolio on a regular basis to ensure it reflects your current comfort level with risk and your needs for growth, income, liquidity and capital preservation. • Give your risk tolerance a periodic realty check. When markets are going up, investors tend to build up a greater appetite for risk. Not surprisingly, when markets go down, investors suddenly lose their appetite, but by then it can be too late. Set your risk tolerance based on your long-term goals and give it a periodic reality check to make sure it hasn’t drifted too far up or down with the markets.• Factor in extreme events when assessing risk. Both the tech wreck of 2000-2002 and the financial crisis of 2007-2009 were considered extraordinary events, perhaps even once-in-a-lifetime events. While certainly an unusual occurrence in historical terms, such a confluence of extreme events should be factored in when setting your risk tolerance.• Invest in what you (and your advisor) understand. You should understand what you are really investing in. That doesn’t mean more complex investments should be avoided - just that they should be transparent and that you should understand them.• Avoid emotional investing. Making investment decisions based on emotional reactions is one of the main reasons shy individual investors ten to underperform the market benchmarks. It’s better to make decisions based on rational criteria and your long-term goals.

Q: What materials are used for doing bone grafting procedures for dentistry?

A: As with most things medical and especially dental, new technology and materials are constantly appearing and developing. Grafting materials are no exception when bone loss in the jaw occurs after tooth loss (as it always does) and a rebuild is necessary. We have a variety of materials to choose from.

The simplest is to move some of your own bone from somewhere else in your jaws. This is autogenous or “own bone”. However it requires one procedure to acquire or harvest it and another to put it in the new site.

Allogenic bone comes from some other place either from cows, pigs or other people (think organ donors/tissue bank). Of the latter sources it used to be cadaver bone but it is now possible to use bone from living people who have had hip or knee replacement procedures (instead of throwing the old bone away it is processed and reused). In all cases it is simply the bone mineral being used. All cellular tissue has been removed and all donors are thoroughly screened for any potential health issues.

One of the newest materials for bone and soft tissue grafting uses highly concentrated platelet rich plasma (hcPRP) from your own blood. The blood is spun in a centrifuge to highly concentrate the blood platelets. These things are loaded with growth promoting proteins which when activated can turn into bone or tissue or gums and at a fast rate. It is a very new technique developed here in Vancouver, which we are using with great success.

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Q: I run about 20-25km per week but I’m starting to get some knee and hip pain. I’ve been told that a strength and conditioning program can help with this, can you explain how?

A: It is not uncommon for people who run a lot to experience overuse injuries from time to time. A proper strength and conditioning program can help to strengthen your muscles, joints and connective tissues allowing you to better withstand the impact of long distance running.

Sometimes there are also fl exibility and mobility issues surrounding the hip and knee that can be addressed with proper stretching, foam rolling, and corrective exercise techniques.

You can still maintain your stamina with a reduction in running volume by incorporating more low impact activities such as swimming, biking, or rowing. However, when you start to increase your running volume again, do it progressively on a week by week basis to prevent the risk of re-injury.

Yours in health, Isaac Payne

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Q: What’s wrong with IT staffing today?

A: Plenty, and it’s getting worse by the day. Enrolment in IT courses continues to decline, especially amongst women. We have an aging technology work force that’s leaving the industry in droves with a high burnout rate due to the rapid pace and too long hours. In education there is the failure of colleges and universities to inspire enrolment in computer courses, and the need to fill almost ninety thousand positions in Canada over the next three to five years. Productivity in Canada is dropping due to subpar technology acceptance. Why? It’s just not a cool job and nowhere near as well respected. Having support companies with demeaning descriptive names such as “nerds” or “geeks” does not help. Poor advancement is another major issue as Canadian firms rarely rotate IT positions into senior management. IT is a dead end job usually reporting to a CFO who isn’t qualified, has little comprehension as to the complexity of the work, and doesn’t accommodate the required continuous training. And then we have a federal Conservative government that is near brain dead on science and technology, a dangerous long term issue in itself. These days IT people are contracting out their services in order to reduce their hours, increase their pay and have more control over their destiny. This trend will no doubt continue. So do us all a favour, treat your IT people well, ditch the “geek” and “nerd” descriptives, punt the CFO out of IT altogether, and turf the Stephen Harper Conservatives - please!

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Q: What new coins are available for 2011?

A: The Royal Canadian Mint have issued a wide range of coins and sets for 2011.

Starting with the uncirculated set which unlike 2010, is issued in the original plastic envelope style. Issue price is $23.95.

The specimen set features the great gray owl on the loony and retails at $49.95.

The silver proof set has the 100th Anniversary of Parks Canada silver dollar gold plated in it. Six of the eight coins are silver, and priced at $114.95. The silver dollars issued singular with Parks Canada as well, and retails for $55.95 for proof or $49.95 for uncirculated.

We also have The Baby Set featuring a pair of feet and the “Oh Canada” set featuring a maple leaf on the quarters for $19.95 each set.

RE: Last month’s column regarding testing silver with a magnet, and the non-silver being picked up. This does not work for American coins because the centre of American coins is copper and copper is non-magnetic. One has to look at the years instead, 1964 is the cut off for silver in the 10¢, 25¢, and 50¢. The 50¢ from 1965-1970 have some silver on the outside with copper inside. For dollars, 1935 was the last year for silver.

Q: How can we protect ourselves from colds?

A: When we look at colds we are so ingrained in the “medical” way of thinking that we just assume that a cold is a bad thing or a sickness. A different way to look at this is to realize that a cold, with all of its symptoms – runny nose, cough, congestion, etc, is a way that the body cleans itself, a cleansing process. It is necessary and it is a vital way that the body stays healthy. The person with the cold may not FEEL the greatest as they go through the symptoms but it is necessary. The best ways to prevent getting a cold during this busy season are to:

• Wash your hands often.• Take your vitamins regularly and eat properly.• Get enough rest.• Avoid excessive stress.• Avoid excessive amounts of sweets and alcohol.• Keep exercising.• Say “NO” when you are feeling overwhelmed.• And see your Chiropractor for an adjustment- because a healthy

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Q: I started running outdoors again now that the weather has been better but I’ve been noticing that I’ve been experiencing a lot of pain on the outside part of my knee. The pain starts a couple minutes into my run and eventually gets worse the longer I run. I’ve been good at applying ice to the area, but it just always seems to come back everytime I run again. What is causing this pain?

A: The pain you’re experiencing may be caused by an irritation of the iliotibial band (IT Band) on the condyle of the femur (or bony protrusion on the thigh bone). The IT band is a group of tough fibers that run along the side of the hip, down the side of the thigh, and attaches near the outside of the knee. This group of fibers acts as a stabilizer of the hips, particularly when you’re running. The irritation of the IT band could be caused by either training error or malalignment of the body. Training error may be caused by running on only one side of the street, where the road is sloped downwards causing the outer leg to be lower than the inside leg. The pelvis then tilts to one side causing the IT band to be strained. Abnormalities can be caused by hip misalignment, tight gluteal muscles, or over pronating feet. All of which may cause the pelvis to tilt and strain the IT band. The highly trained therapists at Evolution Sport Therapy will be able to determine which structures are causing the irritation through a proper assessment addressing the root of the problem as well as proper treatment for the knee itself.

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Q: How does Diabetes affect your eyes?

A: Having diabetes puts you at a greater risk for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration. Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and is the leading cause of blindness in adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels inside the eye (retina). In some people with diabetic retinopathy, vessels may swell and cause fluids to leak. In others, new blood vessels that are abnormal grow over the surface of the retina. If you have diabetic retinopathy, at first you may not notice changes to your vision or feel pain. Over time, however, diabetic retinopathy can get worse and cause serious permanent damage. It is best to not wait for the symptoms. To avoid the problem, be sure to have a dilated comprehensive exam once a year to detect any changes in your eyes. Along with an annual eye exam, there are some things you can do to help lower your risk of diabetic retinopathy. Such things include:• Maintain a healthy weight: being overweight tends to increase your blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood fat levels.

• Monitor Blood pressure: keep it under 130/80. • Blood sugar: monitor your blood glucose regularly and keep it under control.

• Keep Blood fat levels in proper range: reduce your intake of saturated fats, avoid trans-fats, and replace these with good fats such as omega 3 fatty acids.

• Do not smoke: diabetes narrows and restricts blood vessels and so does nicotine.

Remember to see your eye doctor regularly for the tests you need for your eyes to stay healthy. You need to be checked for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and unstable refractive changes on an annual basis.

Dr. Goleta Amirli OptometristPacific Eye Doctors

604-273-2436100-7997 Westminster HwyRichmond, BC, V6X 1A4

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Q: How does your treatment work for runninginjuries and why is it different?

A: Pain associated with running is under the repetitive muscle strain injury umbrella and linked with reduced muscle strength and increased muscle stiffness. With electrical intramuscular stimulation we are able to restore the muscle strength and elasticity which are guarantors of long-term improvement. Dr. N. Yelizarov

Q: I have tingling and pain in my fingers when I use my computer. Is this Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? A: Carpal tunnel Syndrome or CTS is a compression of themedian nerve in the front of the wrist. Numbness and tingling or even pain in the hand usually comes from nerve compressions somewhere along the pathway between the brain and the fingers. Often, a mechanical pressure in the neck, shoulder, wrist or even elbow can be involved. To find why you are having theses sensations you should contact a primary healthcare provider. Usually a short course of treatments and specific exercises will help relieve CTS like symptoms.

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Are Senior Drivers Safer Drivers? Conventional understandings beg challenge. The conventional understanding is that middle-agers are the ‘safest’ drivers, sandwiched as they are between the ‘unsafe’ teen/early 20’s drivers —‘unsafe’ because of their inexperience and propensity for risk-taking— and senior drivers—‘unsafe’ because of their declining faculties and increasing fragility.

This conventional understanding about middle aged drivers was recently challenged by Abbotsford police. Statistical compilations showed that, in the last two years in Abbotsford, the average age of the drivers involved in 22 fatal collisions was 40—the height of middle age—and that there were no teen fatalities. To bring this ‘anomaly’ to the public’s attention, they ‘unveiled’ a mock letter label —‘M’ for mature driver—to remind middle-agers of their need to be “vigilant about their driving behaviours.”

Common sense supports the wisdom of this reminder. Middle-agers are super busy people these days tasked with lots of driving for lots of purposes: commuting, shopping, ferrying kids and teens to and from school and recreational activities, volunteering, visiting …the list is endless. And in the midst of so much activity demanding so much attention to innumerable details, there remains the ever present need to focus on the seemingly routine driving task at hand.

Even when driving is the only available quiet time, a chance to collect and organize thoughts, this still doesn’t add up to focusing fully on driving. And despite the new-ish laws against using hand-held cell phones while driving, it’s no wonder cell phone use while driving has reportedly become the most frequently spotted driving infraction in BC. In short, the anomaly of middle-agers having becomess higher risk

drivers comes as no surprise.

Numerous studies have demonstrated that by age 70 the risk of crash per kilometer driven doubles and the rate of serious injury and death from car crashes rises dramatically. Now that seniors are becoming the most rapidly growing segment of the driving population,

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And some of this research is challenging the conventional understanding. For example, a recent report from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows a change in these trends for older drivers:

“Nationally, older driver passenger vehicle fatal crash involvement rates declined steadily during 1997-2008 and declined at a pace that far exceeded declines experienced by drivers ages 35-54. Based on analyses of crashes in 13 states during 1997-2005, it appears that the declining fatal crash involvement rate for older drivers is due, at least in part, to declines in their overall crash rate and their increased crash survival rate.”

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Lali drops out of NDP raceToo pricey for MLA

by Tom FletcherBlack Press

Fraser-Nicola MLA Har-ry Lali has dropped out of the contest to lead the B.C. NDP, saying he can’t raise enough mon-ey to be competitive.

Lali didn’t repeat his earlier protest against the financial rules set by the party, which in-cluded a $15,000 entry fee and a requirement to split all leadership funds raised 50-50 with the provincial party.

When the rules were announced, Lali blasted the party for putting the costs of the leadership out of reach of ordinary people, and even com-pared the NDP to the Republican Party in the U.S., where millions are spent to campaign.

Announcing his deci-sion to drop out Thurs-day at the legislature, Lali said his heart is in the contest, but review-ing his budget he came to the conclusion it’s not his time.

“In order to run a competitive NDP lead-ership campaign, one needs to spend well over $100,000, which means one has to raise at least $215,000,” Lali said.

“That isn’t going to happen for me.”

Lali’s departure leaves his fellow MLAs Mike Farnworth, John Hor-gan, Adrian Dix and Nicholas Simons in the race, along with North Vancouver marijuana activist Dana Larsen.

Horgan announced Thursday he has gained the endorsement of Co-wichan Valley MLA Bill Routley, joining fel-low MLAs Scott Fraser, Kathy Corrigan and Maurine Karagianis.

Party members will vote in April for a new leader to replace Carole James, who was pushed out in a caucus revolt that included Lali.


The artillery roared and the hon-our guard was inspected as usual Monday, to mark the start of a brief and unusual session at the B.C. leg-islature.

A speech from the throne usually sets the agenda for the year, but Pre-mier Gordon Campbell’s last speech consisted mainly of highlights of his government’s achievements in the past 10 years. Monday’s speech and Tuesday’s budget must be pre-sented to meet legal requirements, but no new policies will be under-taken until a new premier is sworn in early in March.

Finance Minister Colin Hansen dis-pensed with the ritual of a new pair of shoes as he prepared to deliver his budget Tuesday.

The government won’t pass the budget in its four-day legislative session this week, but instead will vote on an interim measure to fi-nance government programs for the next three months.

Campbell said his last throne

speech is a chance to look back and also set the stage for a new premier and leader of the opposition.

“I hope that it reflects the fact that I hope everyone will raise the level of public debate and the kind of discourse we have, because I think it’s really important to the long-term future of the province,” Campbell said.

“I think the government and the opposition can both do a lot to re-flect that in how they handle the challenges ahead, because there are lots of challenges ahead for Brit-ish Columbia.”

“New leadership, new vision and new ideas will urge us forward as we enter the second decade of the 21st Century,” Lieutenant Governor Steven Point said as he performed his traditional duty of delivering the throne speech.

Highlights in the speech included the 2010 Olympics, the government’s efforts to create a new relationship with aboriginal people, expansion of parks and protected areas and the development of clean energy policies.

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Emissions cited as significant source of cancer in region


Metro Vancouver is poised to slap expensive fees on the dirtiest diesel-burning heavy equipment to spur owners to clean up their machines and reduce toxic air emissions linked to cancer and other diseases.

The rules for off-road engines will be the fi rst of their kind in Canada if approved by the Metro board at the end of this month and are being hailed as a major new step to improv-ing air quality and the health of local residents.

Older machines with the most pol-luting Tier 0 engines – typically exca-vators, backhoes, forklifts and loaders with pre-1996 engines – will be dinged annual fees starting in 2012.

Fees will start at $4 per horsepow-er and climb to $20 by 2017, so a 120-horse excavator would pay $480 a year at fi rst and eventually $2,400 a year if it isn’t retrofi tted, re-powered or retired.

Tier 1 engines will pay the same fees, but they won’t start to kick in until 2014, while cleaner Tier 2 to 4 engines are exempt.

“We’re just targeting the dirty en-gines,” said Ray Robb, Metro’s district director of air quality

“If you have a clean engine or mod-erately clean engine, we’re hoping

this regulation will be mostly invisible for you.”

Besides the stick of higher fees, Metro will offer a carrot to clean up.

Operators who upgrade a machine to a higher standard will be refunded 80 per cent of the fees paid in the previous three years.

Advocates say that could make a big difference because retrofi tting an engine with a fi lter can cut 95 per cent of the particulate spewed out and a new diesel engine releases just one per cent as much particulate as an old one.

Vancouver Coastal Health chief medical health offi cer Dr. Patricia Daly cited fi ndings that 526 cancers will develop in a population of one million Metro Vancouver residents over their lifetime as a result of air pollution.

Two thirds of those cancers, she said, are from diesel emissions.

“It is by far our biggest contributor to our lifetime cancer risk from air pollution in our region,” Daly told Metro’s environment committee Feb. 15, urging directors to pass the new bylaw.

“If we can reduce the level of air toxins, we can reduce that risk.”

Besides cancer, diesel emissions are linked to short-term illness but also long-term impacts such as lung disease leading to chronic bronchitis, reduced lung function and acceler-ated cardiovascular disease, all lead-ing to premature deaths.

While ships as well as on-road trucks are also major sources of die-sel emissions, the health impacts of off-road machinery are considered worse because they operate much closer to residents.

Metro offi cials predict the fees will

have a signifi cant but not “griev-ous” impact on affected machine owners.

But there are fears the dirtiest ma-chines may relocate from Metro Van-couver to the Fraser Valley to escape fees but make forays back in when their owners are able to underbid lo-cal machines that are subject to the new rules.

“There will be people outside the region bidding on projects,” Coquit-lam Coun. Brent Asmundson said, noting many backhoe operators are already based in the Valley because of cheaper land and storage costs.

“Hopefully the rest of the province will follow us and we won’t have to worry about equipment coming in from other areas.”

Metro will hire two inspectors to enforce the rules but it also hopes for help from the public and law-abiding operators.

“We anticipate industry will help us,” Robb said. “If you lose a bid to somebody in Abbotsford bringing in a Tier 0 machine that pays no fees, you might tell us about it. I would.”

The dirtiest machines operating in Metro Vancouver will be required to carry a prominent label – ‘T0’ for a Tier 0 belcher or ‘T1’ for Tier 1.

Directors hope the decals will be-come a mark of shame, with neigh-bours speaking out when one sets up in a work site next to a school or seniors home.

Metro’s proposed bylaw makes it possible to ticket or prosecute not just the machine owner or operator for violations but also whoever hired them if necessary, so a development company or property owner here could be held to account.

It’s unclear whether the rules will apply on aboriginal reserves in Metro Vancouver.

The Tsawwassen First Nation is a member of Metro Vancouver so the rules will apply there.

But Tsawwassen Chief Kim Baird questioned whether the dirtiest die-sels may be run out of most of Metro only to end up concentrated on other First Nations reserves within the re-gion, harming aboriginal people who already have higher rates of disease and lower life expectancies.

“There may be unintended effects of this,” she said.

Metro may also be in for a legal fi ght with the railways, which oppose the regional district’s intention to charge them for train switching engines used in yards, considered a signifi cant emission source.

The rules won’t apply to all.Machines under 25 horsepower are

exempt.Nor will Metro charge farm equip-

ment, ships, on-road diesel trucks, most line-haul train engines, emer-gency standby generators or recre-ational equipment.

Environment committee chair Joe Trasolini is not worried the fees will be too punishing.

“The people who are going to pay those fees aren’t the operators, but the customers out there,” he said.

Metro directors also hope the pro-vincial and federal governments pitch in with more assistance and subsidies to help older diesel engine owners upgrade.

Offi cials cite estimates that every dollar spent retrofi tting an old off-road diesel may generate $40 in health care benefi ts.

Metro’s environment committee unanimously endorsed the initiative, which goes to a vote of the full board Feb. 25.

Metro hopes stiff fees will reform dirty diesel machines

Older machines with the most polluting Tier 0 engines – typically exca-vators, backhoes, forklifts and loaders with pre-1996 engines – will be dinged annual fees starting in 2012.

John Horgan vows to contain fish farms


Admitting his party was wrong to cam-paign against the carbon tax on fossil fuels, NDP leadership candidate John Horgan has called for the tax to be ex-tended to large industrial emitters.

Releasing what he called the fi rst en-vironmental platform of any leadership candidate from either party, Horgan also pledged a moratorium on new run-of-river power projects and “transition-ing away” from open-pen fi sh farms off the B.C. coast.

Horgan denied that he is advocating the shutdown of existing fi sh farms. He said closed-containment technology using bags suspended in the ocean is developing, and existing leases for net-pen salmon farms will eventually expire.

“Closed containment is the only way I can see the aquaculture industry surviv-ing in the long term,” he said.

Horgan wants a review of existing contracts with private hydro power pro-ducers. He also proposed setting up a

new division of BC Hydro he calls BC Renewables, to develop publcily owned small and medium-sized hydro, wind, solar and tidal power projects.

Cement plants, natural gas plants and other large emitters of carbon dioxide pay the tax on fuel they use in vehicles and machinery, but the emissions from industrial processes were exempted when the tax was introduced in 2008. Horgan wants to end that exemption, but he acknowledges that B.C. risks pushing investment in carbon-inten-sive plants to Alberta or Washington state.

“The oil and gas sector is doing very well in British Columbia,” Horgan said. “The cement industry were active op-ponents to the carbon tax. I would sit down with carbon-intensive industries and determine what’s in the best in-terests of them continuing to provide employment and investment in British Columbia, but not exclusively to their benefi t.”

Carbon tax revenues on gasoline and other fuels are currently offset by per-sonal income tax cuts and credits for low-income earners. Horgan said he would use expanded carbon tax rev-enues to fund transit and subsidies to improve home insulation and take old cars off the road.

NDP leadership hopeful vows to expand carbon tax


Seafair RealtyCHECK THESE OUT!HARRY GARCHA, Realtor with Trusted Service

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4 bedrooms with fully fi nished suite down with separate entrance on large lot 60 X 116. Close to transit and school. This is the quiet side of Shell. OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH FROM 2-4 P.M. OFFERS WILL BE PRESENTED ON FEBRUARY 21ST at 6:00PM

Bright and spacious 3 bedroom/2.5 bath townhouse in central Richmond. North-south exposure, functional layout, 2 storey, 3 large size bedrooms & skylight window. Very well kept complex, nice and quiet. Close to shopping, school and transit. Move into your dream house now. OPEN SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH 2-4PM.

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#222 - 8100 Jones Rd., RMD $338,800

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#113 - 8391 Bennett Rd, RMD $229,000

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Lydia Dowa 778-839-2768

Trisha Murphy 604-312-7621

Harry Garcha 604-618-9605

Jose (Joey) Ong 604-351-2142

Terry Young 604-273-3155

Nissim (Sam) Samuel 778-891-2260

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8246 Lansdowne, RMD $398,800

Louise Uy 604-788-4549

3016 Plateau Blvd. ,COQ $2,683,000

Louise Uy 604-788-4549

8424 Centre St., Delta $689,000

Izabela Wasiela 604-779-8045

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#312 - 7471 Blundell Rd., RMD $259,000

Scott Walker 604-338-6414

11744 Kingsbridge Dr., RMD $328,800


#107 - 8540 Citation Drive, RMD $165,000

Terry Young 604-273-3155

#102 - 8651 Westminster, RMD $192,000

Nissim (Sam) Samuel 778-891-2260

#317 - 4280 Moncton St, RMD $535,000


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#111 - 4600 Westwater Dr., RMD $525,000


10931 Springwood Ct., RMD $998,000

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#223 - 8655 Jones Rd., RMD $328,000

Lydia Dowa 778-839-2768

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#4 - 7160 Gilbert Rd., RMD $448,000


#12 - 5740 Garrison Rd., RMD $588,000


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Tuesday, March 22, 2011Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, SurreySeminar will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. to get a wealth of information on new-home developments, mortgage information and other homebuying information.

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Housing starts on the rise in January, locally and nationally

…Affordable Coquitlam living. Polygon's Bridges features new, move-in ready homes that offer park views and stunning natural beauty in a fantastic location (see below)

Living in an aff ordable new home situated on a stunning mountainside, surrounded by natural beauty and amazing views while remaining close to all the city's amenities, may seem an impossibility in Metro Vancouver.

Yet the impossible is possible at Polygon Homes' Bridges: new, Whistler-inspired apartment residences situated at the base of Coquitlam's Westwood Plateau.

Bridges is also located within the master-planned community of Dayanee Springs, which includes membership to the 7,500-square-foot Timbers Club, an amenities complex that off ers resort-style features and services.

Th e condo homes are move-in ready and off ered in one-, two- and three-bedroom fl oorplans ranging from 675 sq. ft . to 1,290 sq. ft .

"Th e vision for Dayanee Springs has really come to life as the community nears the end of its build-out and homeowners are taking full advantage of the Timbers Club and the many other benefi ts to living in a master-planned community," says Polygon's senior vice-president of sales and marketing Ralph Archi-bald.

"For many, Bridges is seen as the crowning jewel as its location within Dayanee Springs off ers residents either an expansive view over Town Centre Park, or a quiet location next to the calming waters of Hoy-Creek, all just steps from the Timbers Club, where

residents enjoy impressive amenities like the pool, spa, sauna and fi tness room and some practical amenities like the specialty dog-grooming room," Archibald says.

Outside, natural timber and rugged stone accents, along with cedar shingles, give the homes an alpine village feel.

Inside, EnergyStar stainless steel appliances and granite countertops grace the kitchens, while ensuite bathrooms have marble counters.

Bridges residents are within walking distance to every amenity, from schools to an adventurous hike on one of many local trails; from a travelling art show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to a day of shopping at Coquitlam Centre.

Two-bedroom homes start from $319,900. Visit www.polyhomes.com for more information.

Live in Polygon Homes' Dayanee Springs community in Coquitlam

Bridges: built to suit every lifestyle

Polygon Homes' Bridges offers brand-new Coquitlam homes in a desirable Westwood Plateau location. Dave Delnea photos

TRICIA LESLIE

Housing starts were up in Metro Vancouver in January, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Th e federal agency says resi-dential starts in the Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area in-creased compared to the same month last year, totalling 1,436 homes.

Most of the home starts were in Vancouver, followed by Sur-rey and Burnaby, with multiple family home starts making up more than 85 per cent of total starts in the Vancouver CMA, says CMHC.

"Multiple family projects that were planned by developers during the past

year and a half are beginning to break ground in 2011," says CMHC senior market analyst Robyn Adamache, who

notes more multiple starts are likely in the region.

"We expect to see a number of multiple-family projects begin construction throughout the various centres in the CMA in 2011."

Home starts increased in the Abbotsford CMA as well, with 35 starts this January compared

to 26 starts in January 2010.Starts also climbed across the coun-

try in January, likely due to an increase in rural starts, CMHC reports.

Robyn Adamache



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One bedroom garden patio, end unit granite/stainless steel.Call Enrique 778-998-3072

#5 - 7331 No. 4 Rd. $529,000Four bedroom, 1,449 sq ft townhouse. 2-1/2 baths, side-by-side, 2-car garage.Call May 604.812.7565.

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WOODRIDGE ESTATES $288,000. Two bedroom, quiet inner building, 919 sq ft with spacious balcony, fi replace, very quiet and priced to sell! Call Sunny Yang 604.728.4298.

SUITE 301 - 6033 KATSURA, Adera’s award winning building, 1 bedroom, overlooks courtyard, beautiful condition & close to schools & shopping ~ will go fast so call Joy Cheng 604.771.2689

204-6611 Eckersley Road. 299,000, The MODENA. Brand new 1 bedroom. Walk everywhere. Superb quality throughout. Call Benjamin Lim 604.349.6349.

THE SAVOY. $190,000! Suite 305-12769 72nd Ave. access to Alex Fraser Bridge, close to Kwantlen Surrey Campus, 1 bdrm & den, beautifully decorated, top fl oor & will sell fast so call Benjamin Lim 604.349.6349

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#107-7480 St. AlbansRichmond

OWN A TELEVISION PRODUCTION COMPANY! A turn-key operation with many shows under agreement, others just fi lmed & in post production & the high profi le owner/producer will enter into a consulting agreement. Opportunities to own a TV production company don’t come along often so don’t delay on this exciting offering! $500,000 for assets - call Wayne W. Kinna 604.290.2621 today!

7091 No. 5 RoadRichmond

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Jan Rankin604.329.0830

Keri Frasca 778.828.2925

Jason Yu778.858.3823

Harry Garcha604.618.9605

Benjamin Lim604.349.6349

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66.53 x 127.85 BUILDING LOT6311 Chatsworth Road - Granville Area

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AREAS IN RICHMOND.

Situated in the area of many multi-million dollar homes, between Granville and Blundell, No. 2 Road and Gilbert Rd. Close to all amenities:

shopping, hospital, medical services, close proximity to two very popular malls, Minoru Park and great schools.

This home has been extensively remodelled and would serve to be a great investment with great rental potential until such time as to build your DREAM HOME.

Features include new high end kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets, gas range, gran-ite. New double glazed windows, 40-yr. roof (7 yrs.) newer deck, and new deluxe bathroom. This home has been very well maintained.Asking $1,388,888

Contact Peter Jensen 604.231.0273

We are excited to announce that phase 2 of Nuvo will be

opening March 5th at noon! These beautifully designed

2 and 3 bedrooms town homes range in size from 1300 sq. ft

to 1500 sq. ft and back onto a spectacular wooded area.

Offering you the best of both worlds, Nuvo 2 gives

the ultimate in peace and privacy along with some of

the best shopping and amenities, all in the desirable

neighbourhood of Morgan Creek. Anticipated to start

in the low $300’s.

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SWEETEST STREET IN STEVESTONYoshida Court is a collection of charming homes on a quiet cul-de-sac adjacent to Steveston’s Park and Community Centre. Where can you live and walk to the gym, park, pool, schools, restaurants & shops? Cosy 3 bedroom home with updated windows, wood-burning fi replace, family room addition and prime western exposed yard. Sweet!

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11791 Yoshida Court • $749,000

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITYRural real estate within city limits close to schools, transit and shopping on a choice ½ acre parcel of land. Privately set among cedar and laurel hedges it off ers unobstructed views of pastoral farmland, golf greens and Mt Baker. Charming home is updated beautifully and boasts wonderful wood fl oors with inlay, great kitchen with large island, Corian counters plus a spectacular sunroom. A rare off ering!

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STUDIO 398 $198,800 $9,940 $705 $106.35 $850

1 BDRM 474 $228,800 $11,440 $812 $126.47 $1,150

2 BDRM 721 $308,800 $15,440 $1,096 $192.58 $1,500

* Prices exclude HST and are subject to change without notice. All mortgage calculations were based upon 1 year term posted rate at December 14, 2010 and the developer holds no responsibility for accuracy. All rates used in mortgage calculation were based on a 1 year posted rate of 2.6% effective December 14, 2010 with a 5% down payment calculated over a 35 year amortization period. E.& O.E.

Rising six storeys, these stylish condominiums feature exceptional views, and are right in the heart of Richmond. The fabulous interiors are designed for modern living. Offering a rare opportunity to own your home without breaking the bank, or compromising your lifestyle.

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FEATURED OPEN HOUSE201-770 ST. ALBANS RD. - $255,000Open Saturday - Sunday 2-4pmLarge one bedroom unit in ‘Sunnyvale.’ Central location with large living room in quiet area facing courtyard. Updated appliances and newer carpet. Move in immediately!

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307-2828 MAIN ST. - $369,8001 bedroom unit in Mt. Pleasant’s ‘Domain.’ With stainless steel appliances, large balcony and modern urban feel. Excellent location by shopping, dining and public transit. SOLDSOLD

145-5880 DOVER CR.- $198,900Take a chance to view this newly renovated unit with new appliances right by the dyke trail and the Olympic Oval. Huge patio bonus; ideal for summer month gatherings.

105-580 12TH ST (NEW WESTMINSTER) - $219,9001 bedroom ground fl oor unit in the Regency. Great layout with 9’ ceilings. Built by BOSA, fully rain-screened. Great location near public transportation, schools, and shopping. There is outstanding value in this unit; no hassle with stairs or elevator. Also features laminate fl ooring, in-suite laundry, F/P, secured parking, and a large storage locker.

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Marketing AssistantAs a member of the Development team, the Marketing Assistant is responsible for supporting the fundraising initiatives of the Richmond Hospital Foundation through various communications initiatives and events.The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for prospect research, coordinating and tracking grants, creating and/or coordinating a wide variety of compelling marketing materials, coordinating print production, coordinating direct mail program, drafting press releases, maintaining website, managing incoming invoices and monitoring budgets, sourcing suppliers, and general support to Foundation activities. In addition, this position provides some confi dential administrative support to the CEO.• Minimum three years experience in marketing role• University degree in marketing or related field

preferred • Proven ability to analyse, plan, initiate and complete

projects in a timely basis • Creativity and exceptional written and oral communications

skills required• Profi ciency in Microsoft Offi ce suite required, Raiser’s

Edge an asset• Ability to work independently and in a small team

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CONTINUING EDUCATIONSchool District No. 38 (Richmond)

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

2 BIRTHS

It’s a Girl!Laurence & Christina Estrada

are proud to announcethe birth of their daughter

Allison LaurenBorn January 19, 2011

at 4:33 pm, weighing 6 lbs 14 ozSister to Haley, John, Megan,

Andrew, Bradley & Luke

7 OBITUARIES

EVANS, Richard Edward Retired Detective

VPD #615 18/10/47 - 7/2/2011 -

63 years young!

(Died tragically in a boating accident, while on vacation in New Zealand).Loving husband and best friend of Joan. Much loved Dad and best buddy to his two boys Gary and Jody. Loved son of the late Tudor and Mair Evans(North Wales). Loved brother of Ann and Barrie Davies (Tsawwassen), Brenda and Peter Watts (England), and brother-in-law of Anne and John O’Connor (New Zealand), Allan and Kristin Stockley (Pitt Mead-ows), Erin Stockley (Vancou-ver Island), Marian and Wayne Wordsworth (New Zealand) and their families. His fun-loving spirit will be missed but remembered by all of his extended family in Wales, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, and his many friends around the world. “He was a rugby loving Welsh-man, a highly regarded rugby referee and respected Police Detective (retired VPD), and a good friend to many around the world. Richard loved to tell jokes, loved a good party, enjoyed his travels and thor-oughly enjoyed life. He had a vibrant personality and a very caring nature. He will live on forever in our hearts. He spent his last day enjoying a fi shing trip with his good Kiwi friend, Keith. A private cremation has been held. Donations in Richard’s name can be made to the ALS Society of BC, 1233-13351 Commerce Parkway, Rich-mond, BC, V6V 2X7. A “Farewell to Richard” will be held on Sunday March 6th at 1pm at The Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5N 4E4.

7 OBITUARIES

LOWE, KATHLEEN (KAY) VERA

DEC 27,1916 - FEB 9, 2011

Born in England, Kay came to Canada as a war bride. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Reg in 1985.

Kay was a member of the Eastern Star and an avid Canucks Fan. A long time resident of Richmond and West Vancouver.

Kay will be missed by her friends. No service by request. Donations can be made in memory of Kay to: Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, 1690 Matthews Ave. Vancou-ver, BC V6J 2T2

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

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126 FRANCHISEYOUR LOCAL HANDYMAN

Proven turn key franchise opportunityPrime Lower Mainland Areas CALL NOW 778-549-2135

130 HELP WANTEDFISH PLANT WORKERS needed for Grand Hale Marine Products, Richmond BC. On the job training Duties: cut clean, trim and process fi sh products. Full time @$13/hr+ Vacation, medicals. Send resume to 11551,Twigg Place, Richmond BC V6V2Y2. Fax 604-325-9310 email; [email protected]. NO PERSONAL VISITS OR CALLS PLEASE.


130 HELP WANTED

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139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

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156 SALES

OUTSIDE SALESACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional for the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Rubber and Urethane Products for a mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential. Competitive compensation & benefi t package offered.

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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257 DRYWALL

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260 ELECTRICAL

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269 FENCING

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

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288 HOME REPAIRSSEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER for repairs or any kind of carpentry, plumbing & electrical. 604 272-1589

300 LANDSCAPING

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320 MOVING & STORAGE $30 / PER HOUR - ABE MOVING

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320 MOVING & STORAGE

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

INT/EXT Painting. Papering & pres-sure wash. Reasonable 30yrs exp Refs, free est. Keith 604-777-1223

130 HELP WANTED


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof.Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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374 TREE SERVICES

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477 PETSBEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday callsBERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Fe-male. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504BLACK LAB PUPS. 3 males, exc lines, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now, $350. 778-867-6758BORDER collie X pups, born Dec. 17th ‘10, 2 M; 5 F; $150. 604-854-6637, 604-302-6637. Abbotsford.CAIRN TERRIER puppies, CKC reg’d, vet checked, microchipped, shots, $1000. Call 604-625-1131.CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

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DALMATIAN male 7.5 MO. CKC registered, all shots, $500. 604-793-5130DOBERMAN PUPS, tails & dew claws done, dewormed, view both parents. $500. Call 604-798-7579.GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies registered, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guar. 604-856-8161GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332.Golden Retriever puppies born Nov. 23, third generation of healthy pup-pies, home raised in a canine 4H obedience family & well played with, ready to go, c/w fi rst shots & deworming, $650. Mission 604-820-4827.NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.comNORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Reg’d., micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready mid March. 604-823-2259 [email protected] Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & de-wormed. $900 Call 778-877-5210Yorki/Chihuahua x, 2 male pups, born 4/24/10, housetrained, all shots, $600/pair, $325 each, come with kennel. (604)794-7588

477 PETSPB LAB PUPPIES. Males and females. Ready to go Feb 28th. Family raised on a farm. Well so-cialized. First shots, dewormed and vet checked. Mom and pups ready to view. $475.00. Phone 604 531 0552

ROTTWEILER PUPPY, CKC reg. female, Champion German lines,

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

530 FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042

533 FERTILIZERSWEED FREE MUSHROOM

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Richmond area. 604-856-8877

551 GARAGE SALES

RICHMOND

FAMILY DOWNSIZINGGarage is bursting

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board games, electronics, tools, sports equipment...

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Sat/Sun, Feb 19/20,10am-4pm. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE.

REAL ESTATE

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALEAlaska Goldmine w/camp/equip-ment Known resource, large block, over 40 claims! $1.5M Firm. Seri-ous/capable only! By owner [email protected] FPS,p.o. Box 73087,Fai.AK. 99707

627 HOMES WANTED

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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKSWHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250-814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

CLIPPERCOVE

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RICHMOND, 5888 Dover Crest. 1 bdrm apt clean & spac. 5 appls. sec prkg. backyd w/pri ent. N/P. N/S. Refs. $1200.Immed. 604-805-9628

RICHMOND, 7651 Minoru. 2 bdrm apt. Central. Clean, quiet. 5 appls. Secure prkg. F/P. balcony, gym, pool, storage. N/S. N/P. $1250. Avail Feb. 15. 604-716-6169.

RICHMOND central 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applis, lrg deck, u/g prkg, Immed. $1200. Ns/Np. 604-789-0804

RICHMOND CENTRE, brand new 2 bdrm. condo, park view, 2 prkg., N/S N/P. $1500 mo. Avail. now. 604-727-5759

RichmondOcean Residences11671 7th Avenue

Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds incl’d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, fi tness rm, sauna, outdoor pool, games rm, social rm, BBQ Area. Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $800.

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Townhomes6 Appliances

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736 HOMES FOR RENT

W. RICHMOND 5 bdrm., 2 kit., din. rm., 2 full baths, rec rm., balcony, ldry., N/S N/P. $2000 mo. March 1. 778-321-0415

750 SUITES, LOWER4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Ref’s. 604-244-7862

IRONWOOD area. Nr. Shell & Wil-liams Rd. Cozy 1 bdrm, shrd lndry, sep. entr, NS/NP.$650 incl util. Sam 604-813-4025 or 604-248-7580.

LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Private, quiet, gated farm setting. Close to town. Too many good things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo. (604)230-2808

MCLENNAN AVE 2 Bdrm,1 livn, sep big kitch suite sep ent with 6 Appl. NS/NP Clean, Quiet & bkyard. Easy access to Hwys/bus/skytr. $999 incl Utlty/wireless internet. 604-214-7784

RICHMOND 1 bdrm, 1 bath, clean, bright, totally updated. Avail immed. $880/mo. Pet OK. 604-948-1966.

RICHMOND, 1 bdrm, close to all amenities, $700 incl heat/lights. No pets. Phone (604)270-7672.

RICHMOND, #1 & Blundell, 1 bdrm, cozy furnished grnd level. Suitable for resp. single. NS/NP. $750 incl utils. Avail. immed. 778-998-4411.

RICHMOND, 2 bdrm, 2 blks fr. Save on Food on Terranova. $1195 incl utils & cable. 604-220-1764.

RICHMOND. #3/Williams. Large 1 bdrm & den. np/ns. Avail March 1. $750/mo + 40% hydro, shared laun-dry. 604-275-3862, 778-885-1736

RICHMOND, Terra Nova. Brand new 1 bdrm grnd lvl legal ste. N/P. N/S. Nr all amenits. Avail Mar 1. $950/mo. incl utils. 778-227-2246.

751 SUITES, UPPERCAMBIE/NO. 5. Nice lg 3 bdrm, nr school/bus/shopping. $1150 + 60% util. Np/ns. Feb 15. 604-277-4194

RICHMOND. 10180 Algonquin Dr. Lrg. quiet 3 bdrm, 2 bath, new appls new reno, huge S. facing fncd b.yrd.$1400. NS/NP. 604-716-1261.

RICHMOND Shell/Williams. Reno’d 3bd new fl rs/paint, garage, w/d. N/sn/p. $1200 +1/2 utils. 604-537-6618

752 TOWNHOUSES

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818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 BUICK LASABRE V6, new tires & brakes. Supreme cond. Low km. Private. $5900. 604-593-5072

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS2001 Honda Civic. 4 dr, auto,139k, loaded, local, 1 owner, warr/fi n. avail. $5,350 obo. 604-836-5931.

2003 VOLSKWAGEN GOLF Only 16,000/km’s. $11,000.

604-852-5719 or 604-308-2963.

2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6850 fi rm. Call: 604-538-9257.

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No ac-cidents. $21,900. 604-836-5931

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2001 BMW 320I, fully loaded, leath-er, auto, AirCared, 142K, $7500. Call 778-552-1462.

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $3900 obo 604-462-1542

1995 GMC Safari, 8 passenger, 195,000km,

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1997 GMC Black Sierra 1ton, 2WD, Dually, ext cab, lthr, auto, V8, gas p/w,p/d,164K, $5500. 604-309-9897

2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc. cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K no accid., $9888 / 778.861.8355

2006 CHEVY SILVERADO, 4X4, 6L, V8, ext. cab, shortbox, 89,000km. $13,500. 604-858-0041

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Steveston Eats TogetherSteveston Eats TogetherAn opportunity to spend more time together as a family at the dinner table

Sunday, February 27, 2011 • 5:30-7:30p.m.Register online at www.richmond.ca, by phone 604-276-4300 or in person at the community centre.

For more information, please call 604-718-8080.18+ yrs $8.00 • 13-17 yrs $6.00 • 2-12 yrs $4.00 • 0-2 yrs Free

Groups of 5 or more have the option of reserving their seats by emailing the request to [email protected] from this event will support Touchstone Family Association and Steveston Community Centre Educational Garden

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Jennifer Gauthier photoTouchstone Family Association is encouraging families to Eat Together next week.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie has pro-claimed Feb. 21 ‘Family Day’ in Richmond and Touchstone will be celebrating all week with Eating Together.

Eating Together is an awareness campaign

to encourage families to spend more time together using the family meal, cooking, growing food, and eating together as a focus point. Research is overwhelming that eating together as a family is good for families.

Funds raised will be used in Richmond only for underfunded and non-funded programs to sustain counselling hours at Touchstone. Counselling will be available to families without the red tape, time and disclosure

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Goals of the Eating Together campaign

• To heighten family’s awareness of the impor-tance of eating together to foster open, positive family interaction.

• To build awareness of the variety of ways families can enjoy eating in Richmond.

• To help people shop for food wisely.

• To provide education in nutrition, cooking skills and diet.

• To encourage families to feed the body in order to feed the mind.

• To raise funds to provide counselling for families needing support through difficult times.

• To make all Richmond families aware of the assistance available to them through Touch-stone Family Association services.

• To reduce incidences of employee absenteeism and increase safety in the workplace by improving relationships at home.

• To provide recognition to participating donors, restaurants, grocery stores who will receive major recognition from our media partners dur-ing Family Awareness Week.

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A percentage of the proceeds of the meals served during this week will be donated to Touchstone. By sup-porting these restau-rants you are support-ing Touchstone.

B.C. Lion Angus Reid is to be at Touchstone’s grand Kick-Off Breakfast cel-

ebrating the first annual Eating Together campaign.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie will announce the proclamation of Richmond’s Family Day to underscore the important role of families in the community. Richmond residents are encouraged to celebrate all week.

The kick-off for the week will be at a Pancake Breakfast at Thompson Community Centre on Sunday, Feb. 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The mayor will be there to officially declare Family Day, and B.C. Lions star and Richmondite Angus Reid, will be talking about his own experiences of eating together with family. Rich-mond firefighters will be serving hot pancakes.

Premium Brands has donated ingredients for all of the commu-nity centre events and most of the cooking classes through its family of businesses, including Centennial, Grimm's, Stuyver's and Duso's.

Throughout the week, there will be community meals and free cooking classes from your favourite Rich-mond chefs. Trail Appliances has offered its demo kitchen for a week of cooking classes featuring chefs Ken Iaci, Alex Tung, Ian Lai, Kevin

Turner and Barb Finley (a kids’ class). (The classes are full.) The idea is that each participant will share the recipes and instructions with five other people.

Restaurants will have specials on family based meals; community cen-tre programs are focusing on families spending time together using food as a hub that everyone can recognize.

Touchstone Family Association, an organization which has been serving families in Richmond and the sur-rounding area for 27 years, knows about the power of strong families firsthand. As a result, to strengthen families and community, they are launching "Eating Together," a campaign that runs Feb. 21 to 28. Richmondites are encouraged to think about how they can organize themselves to Eat Together as a family, and promote their emotional health.

“If you’re worried about someone in your family, everything in your life is affected,” says Georgina Patko, Director of Community Relations with Touchstone. “Eating a meal together is a first step towards opening up conversations that help bring un-derstanding to what is happening in each other’s lives.”

Patko credited the Richmond Com-munity Foundation for believing in this project from the very beginning and provided a community grant to help bring the campaign to fruition. Along with The Richmond Review, the foundation is a signature spon-sor. Donations can be made to the Touchstone Endowment held by the Richmond Community Foundation. Contact richmondcommunityfounda-tion.org for more information.

Participating restaurant part-ners during the week are listed on the right. A significant number of Richmond’s partners are supporting Touchstone’s goal to get families to eat together, strengthen family and build community, one dinner at a time. To get involved, a complete list-ing of all the activities and sponsors/partners is constantly being updated on the Touchstone’s sister website: eatingtogether.ca.

More information is available at eatingtogether.ca or from Georgina Patko at Touchstone, 604-207-5046.

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Eating Together makes a difference

Does eating a meal together as a family make a difference—you bet!

Laurie David’s new book—The Family Dinner—is causing a sensation.

She writes, “Imagine sitting down and connecting with your children every day in a cheerful, signifi cant, and meaningful way. Sound impossible or completely unrealistic? It’s not. It’s called family dinner.

"The importance of dinnertime cannot be underestimated, and when done well it will rock your world.”

Passing along cooking tips

During Eating Together week, free cooking classes are being hosted by Richmond’s best known chefs at Trail Appliances.

The fi rst step to "eating together" could be learning to cook simple nutritious, meals that don’t cost too much!

While space is full, those taking part are being asked to pass on what they learn to fi ve other people.

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Eating with your family seems like such an obvi-ous thing to do, but in

fact, many of us are not mak-ing the time to do so.

With busy lifestyles and family members rushing off to classes, team practices, and coming home late from work, this idyllic family portrait of sitting down to enjoy a meal together is not as reality based as it should be. Sadly, we are losing valuable time to connect with one another.

Studies show that eating together as a family has great benefi ts for your children and teenagers. Mealtime conversations provide opportunities to share information and news of the day, as well as give extra attention to your children. Family meals foster warmth, security and love, as well as feelings of belonging. In addition, a Harvard study (Archives of Family Medicine, March 2000) showed that eating family dinners together most or all days of the week was associ-ated with eating more healthfully.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie has declared Feb. 21 Family Day in Richmond. Rich-mond’s Touchstone Family Associa-tion will be celebrating Feb. 21 to 28 by launching Eating Together week.

Michael McCoy, Touchstone’s execu-tive director, says, “Family is the fi rst community we belong to. Strong families mean strong communities.”

During Eating Together week, Touchstone’s goals are to build awareness of the variety of ways fam-ilies can enjoy eating in Richmond, to help people shop for food wisely, to provide education in nutrition, cook-ing skills and diet, and encourage families to feed the body in order to feed the mind.

Funds raised will be used in Rich-mond only for underfunded and non-funded programs to sustain counsel-ling hours at Touchstone.

The community is solidly behind this initiative. Partners include the City of Richmond, the Richmond Fire Department, the Richmond Public Li-brary, the Richmond Food Bank, and a growing list of restaurants.

To raise awareness about Eating To-gether and Touchstone Family Associa-tion, Touchstone has collaborated with local restaurants to launch something similar to Dine out Vancouver. Partici-pating restaurants will give a percent-age of a family’s bill to Touchstone to support family counselling. Steveston restaurants already on board include Steveston Seafood House, Mondo Eat-ery, Tapenade, the Point and Gudrun.

Trail Appliances will host cooking classes featuring Steveston chefs Alex Tung (Tapenade Bistro), Kevin Turner (Heringer’s) and Ken Iaci (Mondo’s Eatery).

Touchstone’s Eating Together website states “families who eat together, stay together.” Why not set a simple goal for your family and make more time to eat together? It may take some rear-ranging of schedules, but you will instill healthy eating habits, teach cooking skills by involving your family in the meal preparation, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

•This article was fi rst published in Steveston Insider magazine.

Families who eat together, stay together

by Jodie Doerksen

Living in present-day western culture is a long way off from the scenes in Little House on the Prairie

and Leave it to Beaver, where the entire family would sit and eat together around the dinner table and chit-chat.

Life at the dinner table seems to play second, or third fi ddle now to parents working late, after-school activities, television, video games, iPods, computers, Facebook and cell phone texting all working as distractions from this lost art of simply being together.

Many parents are worried about their children entering into the twilight zone of teenage-hood. And no doubt—just open up the newspaper or turn on the news and after seeing the sad scenes of violence, abuse and gang trouble, we may just have come across a new effective form of birth control! But, what if someone told you that it did not have to be this way? What if there was a proven technique to help your teenager stay out of trouble—would you want to know? It’s your lucky day!

There has been a ton of research showing that the more a family makes having meals together a priority, the more it seems to prevent teens from engaging in numerous high-risk behaviors including substance abuse, sexual activity,

depression, suicide, antisocial behaviors, violence, problems at school, binge eating, purging behaviors, and excessive weight loss. It was also found in a study of 99,462 adoles-cents across the United States, that teenagers who have dinner with their families fi ve to seven times a week have a higher commitment to learning, higher social competencies, more positive values, and healthier social boundaries and expectations.

Even the U.S. government put out a large study, and presented it at many functions to encourage parents to prioritize eating together as a family in order to help foster the healthy development of their teens. These research-ers found that teenagers who ate dinner with

their families fi ve to seven times per week had higher academic achievement, as well as less smoking, drinking, drug use, violence, suicide attempts, and sexual activity than those who ate dinner with their families up to four times per week.

Simply put, just the amount of times a family has meals together is signifi cantly related to the healthy development of youth – I mean you don’t even have to be a great conversationalist or even a good cook! Just make eating together as a family a priority and see what happens!

Jodie Doerksen B.A., B.Ed. wrote a Master's thesis on Does family mealtime facilitate relationship authenticity and self- esteem in youth?

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Jennifer Gauthier photoLisa Ward, Georgina Patko and Teresa Vozza of Touchstone Family Association share a meal together at their offi ce on Buswell street.

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At Trail Appliances, Richmond.

Hosted by Arlene Kroeker

All classes 6:00 - 9:00pm

except children’s class

9:00am - 12:00pm

Feb 21

Feb 22

Feb 27

Feb 23

Feb 25

Community Kick-Off Pancake Breakfast

Chef Kevin Turner

Chef Alex Tung

Chef Ian Lai

Chef Barb Finley

Thompson Community Centre.

Hosted by Richmond Firefighters

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Community Meal with The Healthy Chef

(invitation only)

Cambie Community Centre

Special Ingredients Gift Delivery to Food Bank Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise

Chef Ken Iaci

Steveston Family Dinner Steveston Community Centre

South Arm Community CentreParent and Tot Eating Together

Entertainment by McRoberts Band

Pre-School Families Dinner (invitation only) City Centre Community Centre

- Mondo Eatery

- Heringers Meats

- Tapenade Bistro

- Terra Nova Schoolyard Society

- Project Chef (for children 8 - 15 yrs)

Eating Together Week Activites

Feb 21 - 28

Date Activity Location / Host

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Feb 17

Feb 2 - 23

Raffle ticket drop at all participating businesses

Special book displays and storytimes

Cooking with Friends – Chef led course

Monthly special event - Youth serving dinner to seniors

My Holistic Kitchen: interactive discussions and

learning to cook for particular health conditions

Please visit eatingtogether.ca for

more details.

Richmond Public Library – all

locations. Please check with branches

for storytimes.

Minoru Place Activity Centre.

Please check for dates/times at

the centre.

For more information on the Eating Together Campaign, please contact Touchstone Family Association at 604.207.5046 or visit www.eatingtogether.ca

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Facts: 5 Good Reasons to Eat TogetherIf you can muster the energy for only one tool to raising a healthy family, make it having family dinner. Tom Hanks, actor, producer, dad

Communication is key! Find out what your kids are thinking – give them a chance

to find out more about you ...

Role model manners, consistency and stability They’re watching you and you

can give them a great sense of safety and security through regular get-togethers.

Expanding worlds A chance to experiment choosing, cooking, and tasting new

foods.

Resolve behaviour issues Research is clear - frequent family dinners are associated

with lower rates of smoking, drinking and illegal drug use.

Improve grades It’s true, research shows, academic performance increases with the

number of meals eaten with family.

About TouchstoneTouchstone Family Association is a non-profi t

community-based social service agency. It has been providing services to Richmond and nearby areas since 1983.

Its mission is strengthening the social health and in-dependence of families and children through effective intervention and support services.

Programs include:•Family Preservation & Family Reunifi cation Pro-

gram: Providing a range of counselling and support services for family, youth and children. Services include counselling work with children and youth, teaching parenting skills, child development and connecting families to available resources.

•Day Program: Supports youth and their families in maintaining or establishing school work and/or voca-tion placement.

•Restorative Justice Program: Targeted at young offenders who have committed less serious offences. Forums bring together victim and offender with family supporters to agree on appropriate restitution.

•Francis House: A fi ve-bed residential treatment program located in Vancouver, providing care and treat-ment services for youth with severe behavioural and emotional diffi culties.

•Community Action Program for Children: A federally funded program that provides a supportive learning environment and community support to parents, grandparents, caregivers and their children aged 0-6 years.

•Supervised Access: Designed for Richmond-based families who have been separated and granted super-vised access with their children.

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