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Target set to close by end of spring

It lasted but over a year, now retail giantTarget, as widely predicted, is set to close inRichmond and across Canada.The department store chain opened up

with fanfare at 133 former Zellers locationsacross the country in late 2013, with thehope of capitalizing on its popularity withCanadian shoppers who consistently flockedsouth to their U.S.-based outlets.However, Target, which employs 17,600

people across the country, has been widelycriticized for not offering the same productat the same price as it did in it U.S. stores andsales failed to take off as a result.Target Corp announced Thursday its to

close all its Canadian stores after filing forcreditor protection ahead of liquidation.According to the company, its expected to

start closing its stores, including Richmond,by the end of spring this year.Personally, this was a very difficult

decision, but it was the right decision forour company, said Brian Cornell, Targetchairman and CEO, in a press release.

With the full support of TargetCorporations board of directors, we havedetermined that it is in the best interest ofour business and our shareholders to exitthe Canadian market and focus on drivinggrowth and building further momentum inour U.S. business.Outside the store on Thursday morning,

customer Nando Martinez said he wasntsurprised when he read about the closures onthe Internet onWednesday night.I head down to Bellingham a lot to shop

and the Targets there are much cheaper andhave a better selection of products, saidMartinez, a construction cleaning contractor,who actually worked on the opening of thelocal Target stores in 2013.I am surprised theyre closing it all up so

early, though.Target spent millions of dollars

transforming the former 138,876-square-footZellers at Lansdowne Centre.The company is seeking court approval to

ensure almost all its employees not requiredfor the full wind-down period receive at least16 weeks of severance pay.By the end of the year, Targets Canadian

losses are expected to tip over the $7.5 billion

mark.We were unable to find a realistic scenario

that would get Target Canada to profitability

until at least 2021, added Cornell Thursday.This was a very difficult decision, but it

was the right decision for our company.

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Target at Lansdowne Centre is one of 133 stores to be closed as the retail giant backs out ofCanada. Shopper Nando Martinez, right, said he isnt surprised by the closure as the pricesand selection doesnt match that of the Target stores in the US.

Disgraced officer pleads for second discharge

Former Richmond RCMP officer KenrickWhitney broke down in tears as he askedProvincial Court Judge Gregory Rideout toclear him of a criminal record at a sentencinghearing in Richmond on Tuesday.It would beWhitneys second discharge,

following a 2003 assault he committed. Adecision will be made on Feb. 23.Whitney, 49, faces 18 months probation

and community service after pleading guiltyto breach of trust for not declaring $650 and a

hand tool he seized as part of an integrity test.Whitney, then working at Vancouver

International Airport, was tested afterallegations of cocaine use surfaced.What followed was described as an

elaborate investigation.OnMay 30, 2013, an undercover police

officer posed as a taxi driver who informedan on-dutyWhitney that a man suspected ofdrug dealing left a bag in the back of the taxi.WhenWhitney, a former BC Lion,

investigated the matter, he seized the bagcontaining $850, bear spray and tools.ButWhitney kept $650 and one tool, after a

police helicopter tracked his movements.

Crown attorney Dattilo Maurizio saidpolice gaveWhitney two weeks submit thecash as evidence; but he never did. Ergo,Whitney was morally culpable,Maurizioargued. Defense attorney Meagan Richardscalled it a $2 million mistake, notingWhitneyhas since lost his job, which paid him upwardsof $100,000 annually, as well as his pension.Richards notedWhitney was depressed and

troubled by family issues at the time.Hes very remorseful. Hes fallen on the

sword, said Richards.Whitney addressed Rideout, apologizing

through tears.

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Alan CampbellStaff [email protected]

see CROWN page 4

Former Richmond RCMP officer KenrickWhitney to be sentenced Feb. 23.

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Sport creates healthy diversion for youth

Growing up, sport was notonly a way of developing thephysical talents that wouldmake Richmonds ArjanBhullar a Commonwealthgold medal winner andCanadian Olympic team

wrestler.It kept him out of falling

in with the wrong crowd andgetting into trouble.Thats one of the prime

motivations behind Bhullarsinvolvement with KidsPlay,an organization which usesstructured, physical activitiesto help keep youngsters onthe straight and narrow.

Bhullar has linked up withVPD officer Kal Dosanjhto get the Surrey-basedorganization up and runningwhich will help set upsporting tournaments foryouth who do not have theopportunity to take part inorganized sports.The genesis for KidsPlay

was derived from an annualsoccer tournament Dosanjhhelps organize with theVPD for students acrossVancouvers Downtown

Eastside. Its popularity wassuch that Dosanjh wanted toexpand its reach.KidsPlays first event will

be a wrestling tournamentat the Richmond Oval onFriday and Saturday (Jan. 16and 17) which has about 400participants aged six to 18 signed up.Me and Kal got to talking

about how sport can be apositive outlet for youthinstead of being attracted togangs and crime. And I could

use my experience in sportin that realm, said Bhullar,who is currently embarkingon a career in mixed martialarts.Those kids, who are

attracted to that lifestyle(gangs), they want a sense ofbelonging, a sense of team,confidence, he said. Theycan get that through sport,which can give you a purposein life with things like goal-setting.Thats what I got from

sport, especially at a youngage. That was the key.

Ive lost the confidence of thepublic my peersand the ability tosupport my family, saidWhitney, whohas two children and has since openeda gym in NewWestminster.Whitney said he was an outcast with

the RCMP at the time of the sting.In 2003,Whitney was discharged

after pleading guilty of assault forslapping a man over a parkingspace dispute. He served 25 hoursof community service. In 2007, theRCMP found him guilty of disgraceful

conduct after he spat on a driverduring a traffic stop while workingfor the Lower Mainland RCMP drugsection.Maurizio said a second discharge

would send the wrong message to thepublic.He saidWhitney knew what he was

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carried on, said Maurizio.

The way to ensure he doesnt getanother position of trust is to get acriminal record, said Maurizio, whodid note mitigating factors such asstigma via media coverage,Whitneysguilty plea, his remorse and the factthere was no real victim.But, police officers swear to uphold

the laws of the country of Canada andWhitneys actions are to the contraryof that, arguedMaurizio.RCMP suspendedWhitney without

pay in February 2014 and he resignedlast August.

Crown:Whitney deserves record from page 3

Philip RaphaelStaff [email protected]

Olympic wrestler teams up with cops to keep kids out of gangs

Arjan Bhullar helps launchKidsPlay.

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Teagan learns ropes with sisShes waited more than three

years, now 11-year-old Teagan hasfinally got her little sister.Her new sibling, however, boasts

more body hair, has a wetter noseand is unlikely to be borrowing herclothes or watching Disney movieswith her.The latest addition to Teagans

family is Totem, a super-soft, veryadorable, 18-month-old autismsupport black Lab.Sitting in her favourite

McDonalds restaurant on RussBaker Way, near her Burkevillehome, the Grade 6 Brighouseelementary student smiled inbetween burger bites about having anew sister, Totem.Teagan who is classed as

moderately affected by autism, butverbal is still getting used tohaving Totem around and the family,including mom Renee Robinson, hasnever even had a pet before.But in the coming weeks and

months, Robinson is dreaming ofbeing able to take her daughter tonormal places, where theres lotsof noise and people something

that was off-limits in the past due toTeagans autism.Teagan bolts in public, especially

in parking lots where theres often alot going on, explained Robinson.Then there is the meltdown,

which can last from two to fourhours. The only way I can controlher is by yelling and she thinks shesgetting into trouble.She can now be tethered to

Totem; so Totem knows when to useher weight to anchor her; to stop her

from bolting. And Totem alreadysenses her anxiety and rolls over onher back to calm her.I want to be able to go to

normal places; big venues such as aCanucks game or even the SkyTrain,anywhere where theres noise andlots of stimulants for Teagan.Its taken three and half years

to get a dog like Totem from BC&Alberta Guide Dogs notsurprising, given it takes up to twoyears or more, and $35,000, to breed,

raise and train just one dog, beforeits provided at no cost to recipients.Only 32 such autism dogs havegraduated in B.C. and demand isalways very high.Totem spent her first three months

with the puppy trainer and thenher next year or so with a boardingfamily in Ladner.I just started training with her last

week, said Robinson.Ive never even had a family pet

before, so its a big learning curve.Laura Hilbert, autism support

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up to a year before Robinson andTeagan begin to reap the benefits ofhaving Totem. It totally depends onthe family, she said, adding that, asan official guide dog, the family cantake Totem anywhere.In the meantime, Totem will be

spending sleep time with Teagan,whos on the top of a bunkbed, withher sister snoozing below.The charity is running a fundaid

campaign to help get more dogstrained. If youd like to help out, goto www.fundaid.ca/bcguidedogs.

Parents, caregivers andeducators can learn aboutand discuss anxiety in youngchildren and teenagers at the16th annual Learning and theBrain conference Jan. 24 atMacNeill secondary school.The keynote speaker

will be Stephenie Gold, aregistered clinical counselorand director of the LEAPclinic in Vancouver.Gold specializes in

working with anxious youthand has co-authored severalpeer-reviewed journals.Following her address,

parents can take part inworkshops, including:Recognizing Depression inYouth; The Role of SocialEmotional Learning; ActiveBody; Smarter Brain!and The Foundations ofAddiction.The event runs from 8:15

a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Registrationis free until Jan. 20. Moreinformation at sd38.bc.ca

Brain eventtackles anxiety

Kids feelthe pinch

Alan CampbellStaff [email protected]

Teaganwith hernew sister,autismsupportdog Totem,along withmom ReneeRobinson,left, andguide dogtrainerLauraHilbert.Photoby AlanCampbell/RichmondNews


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OPINIONSend your story ideas or photo submissions to Richmond News editor Eve Edmonds at [email protected]

Talk about missingthe bullseye. Targetis closing its doorsin Richmond after a ratherpathetic 14-month attemptto woo customers with thepromise of unique products atdiscounted prices.Target delivered neither

and Lansdowne Centre is nowtasked to seek out a fourthanchor tenant in its southeastcorner after Eatons andZellers also closed shop.Target failed to respect the

common sense of Richmondshoppers who are still a 45-minute drive to its Americanstore in Bellingham.

According to findingsreleased this week from a2014 BrandSpark study ofCanadian shoppers, 77 percent of shoppers like tryingnew products, 92 per cent feelproud when they get valuefor money and 76 per centare making changes to behealthier.Target failed to meet any

of those goals and the salesreflect that, but enough aboutthe past. The question now iswhat will replace Target, bothin the short and long term.In the short termwell, its

anyones guess.When we look 30 years

out, though, questioning whowill be situated where in themall might seem like whollsit where on the Titanic.The city has big plans forthe area and you can restassured they include a hugenumber of condos mixedwith commercial and retailoutlets think Yaletown.And that might not be a badthing. If densification happensanywhere, it should be alongthe Canada Line corridor.That said, 30 years is still a

long way out. In the meantime,you can bet Walmart is lookingforward to having one morecompetitor out of the ring.

LNGindustry could get a toehold yetTrying to gauge whethera liquefied natural gasindustry is going tofinally establish a toe-hold inthis province remains a riskyendeavor, more so now thatoil prices have plummeted tonear-record lows.

While LNG is not oil, the price of oildetermines so many things that all industriesare affected by it. When oil prices deterioratelike they have in recent weeks, they send aripple effect through the world economy.

One of the impacts is that banks andcapital financiers become more conservativein backing short-term capital investments,and some companies begin to nervouslywatch their cash flow situation andcontemplate reduced spending.

Aside from the wild volatility in theenergy sector right now, B.C.s would-be LNG industry is already facing otherchallenges, not the least of which it is tryingto enter an intensely competitive sector, andcountries like Australia, Russia, Qatar andthe United States have been in the game

longer.Still, B.C.s cabinet

minister responsible forLNG, Rich Coleman, lastweek reiterated his never-dying optimism that oneof the more than dozen

companies with LNG terminals on thedrawing board for B.C. will make whatis called the Final Investment Decisionsometime this year.

While its easy to dismiss Colemansenthusiasm as a case of political delusion,there are some clues out there that, behindthe scenes, things are happening thatmay indeed see at least one of the LNGcompanies finally make the call to set upshop in this province.

First of all, there has been a sudden andsteady increase in the number of key FirstNations bands that have inked revenuesharing agreements with LNG companies,to share in any potential windfall from theirprojects.

At least eight northern First Nations havemade such deals, and the money involved is

substantial. Some bands will be guaranteeda substantial annual revenue stream, whichcould have an enormous positive impact onthe economic health of their members.

Wetsuweten First Nations chief KarenOgen told The Vancouver Sun: Do we wanta better life for our people? Yes, we do. Howare we going to get it? Not by sitting herewaiting for government handouts.

While a number of First Nations bandsremain firmly opposed to LNG projectsand pipelines, this spate of agreements maysignal that opposition may be waning in theface of being able to partner in lucrativeagreements for First Nations members.

Another important development on theLNG front occurred just before Christmas.Australian LNG giant Woodside PetroleumLtd. bought out Apache Corp.s 50 per centshare of the proposed LNG project nearKitimat (Chevron has the other 50 per cent).

A number of analysts have noted afinancial transaction of this magnitude(almost $3 billion, which includes Apachesinterest in anAustralian LNG terminal)doesnt occur as a mere whim, and may

indicate the Kitimat project is closer to aFinal Investment Decision than many mayhave thought.

Finally, the head of the B.C. LNGAlliance, David Keane, has pointed out adecision to invest in LNG is not going to bebased on the price of energy today. He toldme these are long-term investment decisions,and that supply gaps of energy need to befilled over the next 30 or 40 years.

He says he is very optimistic at least oneFID will be made this coming year. TheAsian demand for LNG over the next fewdecades will only grow, no matter what theprice may be today, he says.

Nevertheless, the great guessing gamewill continue for some months yet. We shouldknow by the end of the year whether the B.C.Liberals all-in strategy for developing LNGin B.C. will begin to pay off, or whether itends up holding a losing hand.

The way things look right now, Id besurprised if at least two or three terminalsdont go ahead.Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for

Global B.C.

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LETTERS

Dear Editor,Just wanted to thank you for your news

coverage of Richmonds unaffordabilityand the many causes and effects that havefollowed from it.Your article MEGAHomes: The Sequel

News Jan. 9 was very comprehensive andbrought into the spotlight the many housingproblems our city now faces.

As a young adult in Richmond, I hopethat our community can continue thisconversation in an open manner to worktowards more affordable and more liveableneighbourhoods.Thanks for letting me know.

Paul MilaireRichmond

Dear Editor,Re: Bridge name makes sense, Letters,

Jan. 14.I take Ms. Segals point regarding how its

easy for her friends who have been visitingfrom Vancouver to follow No. 2 Road to theNo. 2 Road Bridge on their return trip.But are they really likely to get lost if its

called Riverdale Bridge?After all, if they follow her directions to

go straight down No. 2 Road they lead tothe same bridge.Riverdale Bridge also makes sense for

a number of reasons. In addition to beinglocated in Riverdale, it allows for the fact thevast majority of people are able to find theirway north and south across the middle armof the Fraser River without getting confused.These days electronic maps and direction

finders are built into everyones phone,and it wont be too long before theyre inmost vehicles. Signage would also make itvery difficult not to know where you are,regardless of which direction you approachthe bridge from, for example to Vancouverand to No. 2 Road.

Peter ClaytonRichmond

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The strip of bacon sizzles in customary fashion asit contacts the hot skillet, heralding the morningbreakfast ritual.Shrinking by about a quarter of its originaldimensions as it cooks, the rasher renders a smallpool of fat that beckons a slice of white bread for aBritish delicacy fried bread.You can almost hear the collective gasp of shockand horror from the health-conscious segmentof society brought up on a steady diet of low fatmeals.But a retired Richmond doctor is turning on itshead that decades old mantra of removing as muchfat as possible from the dining table to provide ahealthy diet.Dr. Richard Mathias, professor emeritus from UBC,is espousing a return of saturated fats to meals,while at the same time reducing carbohydrates ina war against obesity and its related illness suchas heart disease, diabetes and cancer.So banish the carb-loaded white bread and bringon the bacon?

Historical wrongsMathias, who was a public health epidemiologist,said public health officials got things wrong asfar back as the 1950s when then U.S. presidentDwight Eisenhower suffered a heart attack.The event shocked North American society andprompted health experts into recommending alow fat diet as a way of reducing the risk of heartdisease. It was called the Diet for America.Experts of the time concluded cholesterol levelswere a major factor in heart disease.And they are, Mathias said. But the leap madewas that the major control for cholesterol levels isdietary intake. And the dietary intake associatedwith cholesterol is fat.Mathias said the logic of the time was impeccable,but the evidence was lacking.Mathias contends the opposite was true fatwas less harmful and carbohydrates were the realculprit, and western society has been paying theprice ever since as cases of obesity have worsenedover the intervening decades.In 2013, members of the American Medical

Association voted to label obesity as a disease.In Canada, a study from Memorial University in St.Johns indicated obesity rates in Canada tripledbetween 1985 and 2011. Plus, another studypublished by the Canadian Medical AssociationJournal projects that about 21 per cent ofCanadian adults will be obese by 2019.Mathias said studies back when the Diet ForAmerica was being formulated that linkedcommunities with a high intake of dietary fats toheart disease were fraudulent.But what we in public health did was tell peopleto reduce fat intake, and increase carbohydrates.The food industry followed that up by ramping upcarbs and reducing fats in their products.The result was a sugar consumption spike.Fats were demonized when in fact what they hadgoing for them, Mathias said, was the productionof the hormone leptin which provides a body withthe sense of satiation and regulates the amount offat stored in the body.So, what we were doing was taking that feelingof satiation away by removing fats and givingpeople simple sugars through carbohydrates thatkicks up production of insulin and makes you feelhungry. So, youve got a situation where you dontfeel full and have an increased feeling of beinghungry.What do you do then? You eat.Mathias said in that case its no longer a questionof dietary choice for an individual.Its what your body is telling you to do, andgenerally, people respond to that.Plain and simple, public health experts blew it,Mathias said.Carbohydrate intake has just gone shooting upover the last 40 years because public health advicewas wrong, he said.

New theories, new dietsMathias is not alone in his suggestion that a dietcontaining saturated fats is not as damaging aslong considered.A 2011 study done by the University MedicalCenter Groningen in the Netherlands states thatthe dietary intake of saturated fatty acids isassociated with a modest increase in serum totalcholesterol, but not with cardiovascular disease.The study adds that replacing dietary saturated

fatty acids with carbohydrates, notably those witha high glycaemic index, is associated with anincrease in cardiovascular risk.But dont grab that big box store-sized package ofsausage or bacon just yet.According to Health Canada, some saturatedfats are still considered bad and advise a limitedintake. On its website, fats from animal foods including beef, chicken, lamb, pork and veal,plus butter, cheese, whole milk, and lard areamong the bad, saturated fats.More beneficial saturated fats are ones found inavocados, nuts and seeds, plus vegetable oils suchas canola, peanut, sesame and sunflower.Its a recommendation Richmond registereddietician and News columnist Katie Hustonrecommends to her clients.Theres always going to be controversy overnutrition and diet, but we still recommend limitingsaturated fats for people who have heart disease,

high cholesterol or diabetes people who are athigher risk, she said.But thats not to say low-fat diets taken to further,more extreme lengths provide even better healthbenefits.Quite a while ago there was this low fat craze,whereas today we know we need some fats in ourdiets, Huston said.Thats why she recommends that 20 to 30 per centof caloric intake be made up of from fats goodones.Getting that from nuts and seeds, or oily fishbeing the main ones, she said, adding oils derivedfrom vegetables, but not tropical ones, should beincluded.And dont banish all carbs.We do know that soluble fibre limits cholesterol,which you cannot get without healthy carbs, likefruits, vegetables and whole grains, Huston said.

All that sizzles is goldTHEFRIDAYFEATURE

Richmond prof is frying in the face of Health Canada, by urging a return of saturated fats in peoples diets

see DIETICIAN page 11

Philip RapahelStaff [email protected]

Carbohydrates, not saturated fats, are one of the main culprits causing heart disease,according to Dr. Richard Mathias, professor emeritus from UBC. File Photo


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Was Atkins right?In the early 2000s, nutritionist Dr. Robert Atkinspopularized a diet not unlike what Mathias isespousing today.He (Atkins) was not totally wrong about this.He was totally right, Mathias said. We nowunderstand why it worked.Mathias explained that high-carb diets stimulatedthe production of bad cholesterol in the body whichled to heart disease.He (Atkins) said if you are going to consumecarbohydrates, dont choose the ones that havehigh levels of sugar, Mathias said, adding thatmeant cutting out potatoes, other starchy foods,and foods which have been genetically modified totaste sweeter.That said, the Atkins diet has been criticized fornot including a sufficient amount of fibre.

Which direction to go?With all the advice often conflicting circulating out there on whats best to eat fora better, healthier life, and how do you find onethats right for you?Huston said its wise to remember theres not aone size fits all diet that will work for everyone.Thats what makes it challenging. And sometimesthe guidelines take a while to catch up with theresearch, she said, adding shes not surprised bythe apparent about-face with saturated fats thatDr. Mathias is touting.Theres been a lot of the demonizing of fats ingeneral, she said. And we do need fats. They arean essential part of our diets.As with much discussion on health and foods, theM word moderation comes into play.Moderation is so important. Its a case oflooking at things and thinking no foods should beforbidden, but sometimes we forget that, Hustonsaid Theres no one, right answer, no quick fix, asmuch as we wish there was.

Eat from a Healthy PlateFrom a local public health perspective, whatconstitutes a healthy diet?Dr. James Lu, Richmonds medical health officer,

said there is a formula Vancouver Coastal Healthsuggests in its Healthy Plate guide to eatingbalanced meals.What were advocating is that when we eat starting first of all with smaller portions halfof your plate is filled with fruit and vegetables,Lu said. A quarter is some sort of protein fish,meat or vegetarian. And the last quarter becereals, such as rice or other carbohydrates.There is also more attention given to the classicMediterranean diet, which is high in certain typesof oil most notably olive oil.Plus theres fish and cheese, showing that whenit comes to fat there certainly appears to be onesthat are not as harmful as others, Lu said.However, Lu said he is not detached from therecent rise of suggestions to re-introduce saturatedfats.

I think (Dr. Mathias) has a point in terms of themessaging, Lu said. Certainly, the pace of thepublic health community in terms of changing ouroutlook is not as fast as what he would like to see.As a result, our (public health) message is goingto have to be more nuanced.

Finding a champion of fatWith the discussion now edging back to includesaturated fat in diets, what kind of change can beexpected in terms of public health advice?Its shifting relatively slowly, Mathias said.He likened the pace to that experienced in waragainst big tobacco and smoking.The problem is the issue is caught up in thepolitical process which is resistant to change andrequires a champion. People have to champion

things, he said. In Canada, we do not have acoordinated set of champions. But they are gettingthem more and more in the U.S.But make no mistake, Mathias said he believessociety is entering the early stages of a war withthe food industry to address obesity issues.Bureaucracies have recognized we have aproblem, he said. They just havent been ableto shift their paradigm to the solution. Thatshow I perceive it. Medical health officers haverecognized it, too, but havent developed thepolitical will to shift to where it needs to be.

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Dr. Richard Mathias, professor emeritus from UBC, left, said society is getting ready to go to battle against the food industry to addressobesity issues. Richmond-based dietician Katie Huston, top, centre, advises that no food should be strictly forbidden and urges moderation.Meanwhile, Richmonds medical health officer, Dr. James Lu, top, right, would like to steer people towards Vancouver Coastal HealthsHealthy Plate Guide, above, which encourages dividing up your diet with a host of varying food sources.

Foods with highest levels of saturated fats:1. Palm oil; 2. Coconut; 3. Butter; 4. Animalfats; 5. Chocolate; 6. Fish oils; 7. Cheese; 8.Cream; 9. Nuts; 10. Processed meats.Source: healthaliciousness.com


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Larry Cho, general manager at Open Road RichmondHyundai, presents the keys for a 2006 Tuscon SUV toJane Scott, the east Vancouver, single mom of two whohad her 1999 Chrysler Intrepid stolen over the Christmasholidays. Cho said the donation valued at around$9,500was simply made as a way of helping someonein need. Scotts stolen car, which was found totalled at thesouth end of the Pattullo Bridge, did not have insurancethat covered replacement.Photo submitted

Yue Delicacy Restaurant made a $2,420 donation to Richmond HospitalFoundation to help improve patient care for the community. Donationswere collected as part of a special promotion from September toDecember 2014, in which all $10 corkage fees collected were donated toRichmond Hospital Foundation. Yue Delicacy Restaurant is extendingthe promotion to donate the $10 corkage fee to Richmond HospitalFoundation throughout all of 2015. Restaurant co-owner Ray So ispictured presenting the cheque to Carleen Pauliuk, director of donorrelations & events at Richmond Hospital Foundation. Photo submitted

YVR celebrated the opening of the expandeddomestic terminal, the A-B Connector onJan. 13. The $213million expansion featuresnew gate capacity, an expedited baggagesystem, seismic upgrades and new diningand shopping options.Photo submitted

There was a lot of snipping going on at the 4th annualWigs For Kids fundraisingevent at Hennessey Salon + Spa in Richmond Centre on Jan. 11.Around $20,000 incash was raised from haircuts and donations, while a total of 48 ponytail lengths ofhair were donated to helpmake wigs for children who, due to illness, have lost theirhair.Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

SPORTS

TROJANS TOPPLE SHARKS

Hugh Boyd Trojans relied on some swarming defence for a 56-41 win over the Steveston-London Sharks in Richmond Senior Girls Basketball League action Monday. The Trojans sit4-1 in the league standings and are a solid bet to secure second place. Photo by Mark Booth

JUNIOR HOCKEY

Sockeyes rookie bluelinersigns withWHLGiantsAn impressive rookie season in the

Pacific Junior Hockey League with theRichmond Sockeyes has earned Ryan Jonesa commitment from the Vancouver Giants.TheWestern Hockey League club

announced Tuesday it has signed the16-year-old blueliner toWHL PlayerAgreement. Jones was placed on the Giantsprotection list soon after the 2013WHLBantam Draft. The South Delta MinorHockey product played last season in theB.C.Major Midget Hockey League beforeearning one of two available 16-year-oldroster spots available per team at the juniorB level.Jones has 20 points in 27 games with

Richmond and recently returned to the line-up from a hand injury.Ryan is having a really great year, said

Giants General Manager Scott Bonner. Hesbeen practicing with our team and doingreally well in a great Richmond programthat has also produced players like CarterPopoff. Hes a solid defenseman, and withsome of our veteran guys moving on in thenext couple of years, were excited aboutRyans future.Jones older brother Mitch helped the

Sockeyes win a provincial championshipbefore going onto play in the B.C. HockeyLeague. He is currently in his senior seasonat Northern Michigan University.

Wrestling championships at OvalOver 800 competitors from across Canada

and the United States will compete inthe inaugural Western Canada Age ClassChampionships, starting today at theRichmond Olympic Oval.The event runs through Saturday and

features wrestling matches between youthof ages 5-18. The final matches will be heldat 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and is considered

a must-see event, featuring the very bestwrestlers from across Canada and the U.S.We are delighted to host this prestigious

international event here in the city ofRichmond said organizer Jag Bhullar.Being the first of its kind, we are excited toshowcase the sport of wrestling in our greatcity.Admission is free.


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Panther Cheer Athletics began thenew year with an impressive showingat last weekends Pacific All-StarCheerleading Championships inChilliwack.Despite being hit hard by the flu

and coming off a two week breakover the holidays, the Richmondbased club produced a trio of firstplace finishes in the extremely deepand competitive Youth Level 1, YouthLevel 2 and Senior Level 2 Divisions.

All three teams reached their goal ofa zero reduction routines to solidifytheir first place results.Panther Cheers Senior Level 4 team

continues to show it has the skills toexcel at this elite level, placing secondin a very talented five team category.All seven of the clubs competitive

teams made the trip to the FraserValley.The club is also excited to

announce its Mini Level 1 team has

launched its philanthropic endeavourfor this year and kicked off its Januarydonation drive for the RichmondFood Bank.The group has a big goal of

collecting 500 food items and isalready well on its way to achieving it.They have chosen this cause after

discussing how donations usuallydrop off after the holidays and howthis can be a very hard time forfamilies in the community.

Panther Cheer bring home trio of goldsfromPacific All-Star Championships

Panther Cheer Athletic teams turned in a number of strongperformances at the Pacific-All-Star Championships.

The Richmond Rockets Speed SkatingClub had a very successful competitionlast Saturday in Port Coquitlam.The event saw 155 provincial and

regional stream skaters compete in 10different divisions with each stagingfour distances. A contingent of 12Richmond skaters participated.Division 1 skaters placed well in their

respective tiers. Peter Li was first andsecond in his tier; Mia Noblet secondand third in the 4th division tier andTaylor Rebiffe second and third in the5th tier.In Division 2, Nick Zacchia was

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was a runner-up in her tier; Stewartplaced first in the 200M and third in the400M even after a fall. Takahashi earnedfirst and second places in Division 3 toptier.

In the Train-to-Train age group, theboys were fierce competitors.Rockets skaters Boston Mah, Alex Pax

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200M and second in Division 4A 3000Mpoint race.First-year speed skater Alec Lakusta,

in Division 5C, impressed many byskating PBs in every race. He posted thefastest 400M time in his division andfinished first, second and third in histier.

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