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Wall of bird houses brightens Terra NovaWiam Anglas poses with a massive bird house display that her brother Aki Khoshaba helped build at the front of the Terra Nova Housing Co-operative at 6600 Barnard Dr. in west Rich-mond. Children crafted and decorated their own bird houses for the wall, some 85 in total, which now hang on the lattice board that Khoshaba constructed. Martin van den Hemel photo
2014 shaping up to be an average year, when it comes to complaints
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
Depending on who you ask, this has either been a terrible mosquito season, or a fairly typical one.
This week, vector control officers from the Vancou-
ver Coastal Health Authori-ty were outside the dyke at Sturgeon Bank, testing the water for mosquito larvae.
Steven Chao dipped for a sample of the stagnant water from the recent wet spell, and found about a dozen wriggling mosquito
larvae.Those numbers can reach
many times that during a bad season.
Anywhere from zero to four larvae per dip of wa-ter is low, while 20 to 30 suggests an out-of-control problem.
To control those num-bers, the city applies a bio-logical pesticide known as Vectobac, which is harm-less to fish, amphibians and other wildlife.
Based on the number of complaints received this year, it’s been a fairly nor-
mal year, according to Gary Tam, environmental health officer.
Mosquitoes need stag-nant water sources to breed, and that can be found in discarded tires, plant pots or even clogged rain gutters.
Mosquito control program helps keep pests in check
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From potatoes to blueberries, Richmond farms offer a bounty of produce
by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
Deep in the heart of South Richmond, where pavement
meets a dirt road, is a big green barn. Here is where locals go to, well, go local.
There’s a growing movement toward eating local food in B.C. Its healthy and better for the envi-ronment. Eating local also helps support B.C. farmers and producers while boosting the local economy.
In Richmond, there’s plenty of fresh produce available, as the bounty from local crops continues to emerge from farm fi elds.
One place to look is the big green barn of J.S. Nature Farm at 11500 McKenzie Rd.
The family farm has been grow-ing fruits and vegetables since 1970, off ering customers some of the freshest produce around. In-cluding its famous German yellow potatoes—the best spuds on the planet, according to owner Susan Buerger.
“It’s a very good tasting potato and it never falls apart on you. There is a diff erence in the taste,” she said. “Just cook them up. You don’t even need butter, but with a little bit of butter and garlic, you’ve got a meal.”
Customers will also fi nd plenty of other seasonable vegetables at the farm stand, along with local apples and honey.
Nearly 39 per cent of Richmond is protected in the Agricultural Land Reserve, and its crops are diverse. Cranberries are king, and fi elds of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are also aplenty.
In East Richmond, another longtime family farm, W&A Farms at 17771 Westminster Hwy., takes great pride in its local produce.
“I’ve been a fi rm believer in qual-ity and fl avour,” says grower Bill Zylmans. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a strawberry, a blueberry, a rasp-berry, a potato or a bean. If it hasn’t got fl avour, then what are we do-
ing. That’s been one of our highest selling features in our June-bear-ing strawberry, that’s been able to basically keep us in business. No one can compete with us as far as fl avour is concerned.”
Many locals fl ocked to the farm’s roadside stand for boxes and fl ats of the red fruit, whose season is now over.
The end of strawberry season brings the start of another. Nearby, at Blundell and Sidaway roads, Canwest Farms is in full blueberry production.
“As of right now, the volume looks promising,” says Humraj Kallu, operations manager at the farm.
CanWest sells to numerous mar-kets, including Japan, and direct to customers at its East Richmond farm.
The blueberry harvest will con-tinue through the summer months, according to Kallu, who said the
berries are the biggest he’s seen in recent years.
Other berries that still can be had in Richmond include raspberries and one of the city’s lesser-known varieties: tayberries. For 23 years, Shell Road Farm owners Betty and Ben Baerg have been growing the sweet crops in South Richmond. While the season is over, frozen ones are available.
“We are getting more and more customers every year. Once they try it, they’re a repeat customer,” says Betty Baerg of the deep red tayberry that’s a cross between a blackberry and raspberry. “It makes a very nice pie.”
Other fruits and vegetables—from asparagus to zucchini—are also found in many fi elds. At Cher-ry Lane Farm in North Richmond, 9571 Beckwith Rd., Miles Smart is busy tending to a wide variety of produce, including the farm’s namesake—cherries. You might
fi nd kale, chard, beets, red lettuce and potatoes and garlic at this local agriculture institution, which has its roots in the early ‘50s.
Farming is an important part of Richmond’s history. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soils of Lulu and Sea islands. Today, Richmond is emerging as an urban centre. But the city hasn’t forgotten it’s agricultural roots.
Richmond’s mayor is keen to see agricultural lands protected. Evidence of that lies on the Garden City lands.
After much debate, the city bought the disputed City Centre land to protect its agricultural identity. A master plan was re-cently approved for the 55-hectare
site—a plan that will see the land available to local citizens with trails and open spaces, while also promising urban agriculture and farming uses.
“We had a rare opportunity to plan the future of a large and unique area of undeveloped land right in the heart of the city,” says Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We’ve achieved our goals of returning it to the public realm for our entire community to use and enjoy, preserving it as open space and an environmental asset and honour-ing our agricultural heritage.”
Approximately 3,072 of Rich-mond’s 4,993 hectares of Agri-cultural Land Reserve property is under production, according to city statistics. The most dominant crop—cranberries—covers 858 hectares.
•This article originally appeared in The Good Life, The Richmond Review’s quarterly lifestyle magazine.
Farm food is flourishing in Richmond
Split ruling means teacher to face disciplinary hearing on historic allegations
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
The Court of Appeal for B.C. has overturned a B.C. Supreme Court decision, paving the way for a local teacher to face a disciplinary hear-ing about allegations of sexual misconduct three decades ago.
Robert Robertson was accused of sexual
misconduct in 1976, but it wasn’t until 2007 that an investigation was commenced by the Vancouver School Board.
A local student who thought her sexual misconduct complaint had led to Robert-son’s dismissal, learned in 2005 that he was still teaching in Vancouver, and brought her outstanding allegations to the attention of the Vancouver School Board.
On Thursday, Court of Appeal Justice Nicole J. Garson and Justice Richard Goepel upheld an appeal of a decision last year by the B.C. Supreme Court, which found that a three-member commission panel erred in how it applied certain legal principles to the specifi c circumstanceds of Robertson’s case.
“In my opinion, permitting Mr. Robertson to avoid facing a disciplinary hearing in these circumstances would carry with it a serious risk of bringing the regulatory process into disrepute,” ruled Justice Garson. Justice Go-epel agreed.
But Justice Peter M. Willcock disagreed.“The signifi cant and troubling question on
this appeal is whether the judge was right to fi nd fault with the panel’s consideration of whether delay was such as to make the pro-ceeding oppresive and an abuse of process,” Justice Willcock wrote. “It is clear, in my view, that the panel erred in one signifi cant respect: holding that imputing the Department of Ed-ucation’s knowledge about the 1976 sexual
misconduct allegations and Mr. Robertson’s resignation from the Richmond School Board to the College of Teachers for the purposes of calculating delay would not be “reasonable or principled. I am of the view that conclusion was wrong.”
Willcock added that he believes the panel mistakenly only considered a four-year delay, rather than the three-decade long version.
“The panel ought to have considered the prejudice that might have been suff ered by Mr. Robertson over the entire period of delay in excess of 30 years and whether the public’s respect for the administrative process would have been diminished by proceeding after such delay,” Willcock wrote.
Court of appeal overturns decision involving alleged misconduct
Miles Smart at Cherry Lane Farm.
The most dominant crop—cranberries—cov-
ers 858 hectares.
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by Kevin DiakiwBlack Press
Between 1995 and 2009, school children in Vancou-ver, Delta and Surrey were being followed on their way home and sexually assaulted.
The attacker was becoming increasingly dangerous, and police feared fatalities were sure to follow.
The three municipalities created a joint operation called Project Scourge which determined it was a single attacker.
During the investigation, the team identifi ed 561 potential suspects, but DNA analysis ruled out all of them.
Two crime analysts, Special Const. Ryan Prox and Sgt. Milena Bruns, began working on the fi le.
They collected vast amounts of pertinent data – in-
cluding geographic patterns, cell phone pings from area towers, off enders' methods and paradigms – and fed them into a geographic program with the Vancouver Police Department.
That was cross referenced with a provincial data gathering system.
In eight weeks, the analysts came up with the name of a man who matched 98 per cent of the necessary criteria.
The role of analysts were still new to policing, but one of them was able to convince senior cops to com-mit resources to the possible lead.
Surveillance began, and shortly after, police picked up a cup discarded by the suspect.
DNA on the cup was a perfect match to those col-lected from the crime scenes, and Ibata Hexamer (who eventually pleaded guilty) was arrested.
"Had we not been called in and applied our ap-proach to it, and they stayed with traditional polic-ing investigative techniques on this fi le, we might not have caught him on the second hit, or the next, or the next," VPD Special Const. Ryan Prox said in the book. "And he was escalating, he was probably going to kill next… "
The case-in-point for the role of crime analysts is part of a book released this week called Eliminating Crime: The Seven Essential Principals of Police-based Crime Reduction outlines the fundamentals of polic-ing required for our time.
The book is written by criminologists Dr. Irwin Co-hen, Dr. Darryl Plecas, Amanda McCormick and Adri-enne Peters. The book was published by Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis.
The book recommends police use seven approach-es, including being information-led, intelligence-led, focusing on off enders and problems, developing meaningful partnerships, being preemptive and be-ing performance based.
Information-led policing involves hitting prolifi c of-fenders hard where they do business. It's the way Ka-mloops lowered it's national crime ranking between 2009 and 2013.
Prolifi c off enders were tracked down and given three choices: clean up their act, get out of town or go to jail. The approach involves knowing the off end-ers and the communities where they do their crimes.
"When police are out of touch with or unaware of community concerns, it can result in a lack of support for and confi dence in police," the book states.
Prolifi c off enders can account for 50 to 75 per cent of crime in a community. So the book recommends focusing on those to most eff ectively reduce crime.
Instead of waiting for them to commit a crime, pounce on them as soon as they are in breach of a probation order.
Abbotsford has been successful using the strategy, reducing home break and enters by 45 per cent and business break ins by 70 per cent.
Focusing on the problem is also eff ective, as it was in Surrey when the fi re department and bylaws shut down most of Surrey's marijuana grow operations.
Tracking the homes by their Hydro usage, the teams put a warning on the door saying they would be back to inspect.
Most shut down.Partnerships are crucial, the book says, pointing
squarely at the examples set by Surrey and Vancou-ver in their work with the mentally ill.
Instead of watching the rotating door of the hos-pital or jail, Surrey RCMP Const. Taylor Quee worked with health offi cials to get people the help they needed.
What occurred was a more humane approach to dealing with the mentally challenged, freeing up police resources.
Being pre-emptive means watching crime trends and stopping them before they get out of control. It involves tracking prolifi c off enders, but also stopping individuals for street checks. Ten per cent of those checks result in arrests and charges.
The 147-page book was released on Monday, and can be downloaded from this web address: http://blogs.ufv.ca/blog/2014/08/new-book-ufv-authors-reveals-key-principles-police-based-crime-reduction/
New book looks at ways for police to reduce crime
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Th e wrongdoer cannot profi t, says BC CourtReasons for judgment were released last week in the case Re Fenotti Estate.
In 2012, the deceased passed away. Th e same day, one of the adult children was arrested for apparent murder of the deceased, and later pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder. Th e adult child was sentenced.
Th ere were three other surviving siblings. Th e deceased left no Will. A person was found in 2013 to act as administrator of the Estate, and he applied to the Court for directions as to distributing the Estate.
In ordinary circumstances, under the rules of intestacy, the surviving adult children would inherit the Estate in equal shares. Here, however, the Court (referring to a line of B.C. case law) held that a person cannot profi t from their wrongs, and therefore the adult child who pleaded guilty to the crime was precluded from inheriting. Th e other three adult children received the entire Estate, in equal shares.
One question that arises in these diffi cult situations is whether the rule applies in a non-criminal case. Th at is, whether the rule would apply in a case where a benefi ciary committed a civil wrong. Hopefully, the situation will never arise. But it isn’t clear if the rule would apply.
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by Rick KupchukBlack Press
Fraser Surrey Docks will soon be shipping coal overseas.
Port Metro Vancou-ver announced yester-day it has approved a proposed coal transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks.
It would take at least four million tonnes per year of U.S. coal by train and send it by barge down the Fraser River to Texada Island for re-loading to ocean-going ships.
Environmental ists, residents and other groups opposed to the project had raised con-cerns about the termi-nal's potential harm on the environment and air quality. Climate change activists believe U.S. coal might stay in the ground and not be burnt overseas if new coal terminals aren't built in Metro Vancou-ver or along the U.S. west coast.
Port Metro Vancou-ver was aware of the opposition to the facil-
ity, but said "all pub-lic, municipal, agency, First Nations and other stakeholder concerns and questions" were addressed, adding that "should there exist any risk of adverse impacts of the proposal…those impacts could be miti-gated to acceptable levels."
“The decision to per-mit the proposed coal transfer facility at Fraser Surrey Docks was not one we took lightly,” said Peter Xotta, Vice President, Planning and Operations at Port Metro Vancouver. “Through our compre-hensive project review process, stakeholder consultation, as well as third-party validated environmental and health studies, it was determined there are no unacceptable risks and the project could be permitted.”
Port Metro Vancouver says the $15-million project will provide 25 direct and 25 indirect full-time jobs. Approval came after a lengthy re-view process.
"Over the past two years, a signifi cant amount of work and a number of comprehen-sive studies have gone into ensuring this proj-ect is safe and that con-cerns raised were ad-dressed,” said Jeff Scott, president and CEO of
Fraser Surrey Docks. "We take our obliga-
tion to the community very seriously, as we have for over 50 years. We understand our re-sponsibility and will deliver on our com-mitment to ensure this project is operated safely and responsibly."
The docks are located on South Fraser Perim-eter Road, southwest of the Pattullo Bridge, across from Annacis Is-land.
Coal shipments approved for South Arm of Fraser River
“The decision to permit the pro-
posed coal trans-fer facility at Fra-ser Surrey Docks
was not one we took lightly.”
— Peter Xotta
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6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139
Notice of Public HearingTuesday, September 2, 2014 – 7 p.m.
Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items:
City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9146(RZ 13-644887)
Location/s: 8600 and 8620 No. 2 Road Applicant/s: Balandra Development Inc. Purpose: To rezone the subject
property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, to permit development of nine (9) townhouse units.
City Contact: Edwin Lee604.276.4121Planning and DevelopmentDepartment
BYLAW 9146
2. RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9147
Location/s: City-Wide Applicant/s: City of Richmond Purpose: To amend the Offi cial
Community Plan to include policies that will require townhouses to meet specifi c energy effi ciency measures (EnerGuide 82 and solar hot water-ready), or alternatively, to connect to a renewable energy system.
City Contact: Peter Russell604.276.4130Engineering and Public WorksDepartment
3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9159(RZ 13-649641)
Location/s: 9700 and 9740 Alexandra Road
Applicant/s: Polygon Development 296 Ltd.
Purpose: 1) To create a new Site Specifi c Zone -
“Town Housing (ZT71) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” for the intent of accommodating town house developments with a density bonus for a monetary contribution to the City’s capital Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
2) To rezone the subject property from
“Two-Unit Dwellings (RDI)” and “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Town Housing (ZT71) – Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, to permit development of approximately 64 three-storey townhomes.
City Contact: David Brownlee 604.276.4200 Planning and Development Department
BYLAW 9159
4. RICHMOND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9164 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9163(RZ 14-656219)
Location/s: 9191 and 9231 Alexandra Road
Applicant/s: S-8135 Holdings Ltd. Purpose of OCP Designation
Amendment: To amend the West Cambie Area Plan,
Schedule 2.11A, to accommodate townhouses with live/work dwelling units on the subject site, by:
i) amending the land use designation on the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map from “Mixed Use” to “Residential Mixed Use” for the subject properties; and
ii) incorporating related text and map changes to Section 8.2 of Schedule 2.11A.
Purpose of Zoning Amendment: To create the “Residential/Limited
Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)” zone, and to rezone the subject property from “Single-Detached (RS1/F)” to “Residential/Limited Commercial (ZMU28) - Alexandra Neighbourhood (West Cambie)”, to permit development of 49 townhouse units with 9 live/work dwellings.
City Contact: Janet Digby604.247.4620Planning and DevelopmentDepartment
BYLAW 9163 & 9164
How to obtain further information:• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2014.htm• At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August 22, 2014 and ending September 2, 2014, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August 22, 2014 and ending September 2, 2014.Participating in the Public Hearing process:• The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Offi ce by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:• By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm• By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Offi ce• By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Offi ce• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Offi ce at 604.276.4007.• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.Michelle JanssonActing Director, City Clerk’s Offi ce
by Jeff NagelBlack Press
Homeless people in Metro Van-couver are less transient than is of-ten thought, according to the fi nal report of the region’s 2014 home-less count.
Seventy-nine per cent of the 2,777 homeless people counted across the region on March 12 had been living for at least a year in the city where volunteers interviewed them. Just over half reported living in the same city for 10 years or more.
The minority of homeless who were relatively new in their com-munity were often not new to the Lower Mainland.
At least half the homeless people who moved into Richmond, Burna-by, Delta, White Rock, Langley, Sur-rey and Maple Ridge within the last year had come from another Metro Vancouver community.
But most new arrivals to the Tri-Cities came from outside the region and most newly arrived homeless in Vancouver and the North Shore came from another part of Canada.
Nearly two-thirds of the region’s homeless are concentrated in Van-couver, while 15 per cent are in Sur-rey and the rest are spread out in other communities.
The report concluded the number of homeless in Metro has remained “fairly stable” – the total homeless counted has risen just four per cent since 2008, an increase that was slower than the nine per cent gain in population over the same six years.
The count found 742 people – 27 per cent of the total counted – had been homeless for more than a year.
It said more research is needed to determine if the roughly 300 newly homeless each month are becoming homeless for the fi rst
time or are having repeat epi-sodes.
It’s also unclear, it said, whether the relatively stable numbers are the result of more success in hous-ing the homeless or preventing them from becoming homeless in the fi rst place.
The report made no reference to the signifi cant provincial govern-ment investments in social hous-ing – more than $600 million in Vancouver alone since 2006 – as well as increased rental assistance subsidies.
The one-day count is an imper-fect snapshot of homelessness in the region conducted once every three years that organizers say undercounts the severity of the problem.
The number of street homeless has declined in most parts of the region except Vancouver since 2011.
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Asphalt paving advisoryJuly 15 to October 15, 2014The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from July 15 to October 15, 2014:
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One may fi nd counterintuitive a long-established pattern in traffi c safety statistics. Th e time of year when most
of the external risk factors for safe driving are at their lowest—the sunny dry months of high summer off ering clear visibility and smooth, sticky-not-slippery road surfaces—happens also to be the time of year in which most crashes, fatalities and injuries occur.
Now as we approach the end of summer, our collective challenge becomes making it through the Labour Day weekend without reinforcing this pattern. It can be done with lots of mindfulness on the part of all road-users, a category that becomes more diversifi ed with every new development in mobility technology: passenger car, SUV and van drivers, passenger bus drivers, light and heavy truck-drivers, motorcyclists, scooter-drivers, sport and city bicyclists—the list of bicycle types is ever-growing—pedestrians of all ages with varying degrees of self-propelling mobility capability, including those who depend on walkers, multi-wheel scooters or wheelchairs, and the ‘fast skaters’: the rollerbladers, skateboarders, and longboarders. No doubt we have missed a type or two.
It’s a mobile world out there and it takes a huge collective eff ort of mindfulness for everyone to share the roads, stay safe and not crash.
Th e problem with summer is that everyone wants and tries to use the roads.
Sub-urbanites head into the city to enjoy the summer events on off er, while urbanites head in the opposite direction. Escape is their agenda. It’s the season for long family road trips, for short hops across the border or to the Gulf Islands, for late-night summer bar-be-ques, and early-morning bike rides. When you stop to think about the underlying reasons for this statistical pattern we see the reason - many people are on the move.
Th e good news is that collective mindfulness involves nothing particularly new or diff erent. Safety experts off er up the same old checklist…because the statistics show that collectively in the summer, despite more traffi c volume, despite being on the road more often, we seem to forget the safety ‘shoulds’ and ‘should-nots’. For instance, drinking and driving is still a signifi cant concern in the summer as is drug-impaired driving, texting and driving, and hand-held cell phone use while driving.
Drivers of all vehicle types need to think in terms of lumping together all the behaviours that impede maximum clear-headedness, road focus, and attention while driving…and not doing them. Drivers also get tired—too tired to be driving—in the summer.
Th e extra push late at night to make it to the desired destination can be the step too far. It happens. It can happen to any of us. Th e car may be stuff ed to the gills with vacation gear. Don’t stuff it so that seat belts are diffi cult to dig out and worn properly. It’s also a great time to seat belt your pets. Th ey need special consideration on long road trips as much as any other passenger.
It is also the season for motorcyclists. Motorcycling road safety ‘trend lines’ are still heading in the wrong direction. Beautiful summer weather does not suspend the laws of physics regarding speed. We all need to remember this.
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by Bob NilesContributor
Why is that people standing in cue for groceries, bath-
rooms on airplanes or every other place else on earth want to start a conversation with a total stranger?
And how do they begin a con-versation? They ask really stupid questions.
“So, do you have a cat?” She asks as we happen to make eye contact in the grocery line up
Now what would make her think I have a cat? Is it that my black jacket is covered in Tinkers white hair? Or is it my t-shirt has a huge graphic of a house cat? All subtle clues. Or is it the 25 lb. sack of Meow Mix with an equally weighted box of stinky pee-absorbing cat litter? Hard to say how Einstein came up with the hypoth-esis of me owning a cat.
And due to the fact I hate people being presumptuous about my private business I respond by saying “No! I’m on a new Hollywood diet of high energy cat food. It’s called the ‘Minimizing my Mass Mith Meow Mix’. Sorry ‘With, Meow Mix’ “ I correct myself. “It’s meaty centre is surrounded by a crunchy outside that supplies antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Which,” I raise my fi n-ger in authority and smile, “supplies me with healthy teeth and bones, a strong immune system. Just look how sleek my hair looks. (I read the bag before I bought it). “And you’ll notice that I get the Indoor Formula for the less active, to keep me slim and healthy.” I informed her as I suck in the graphic of my cat.
“Oh,” she responds as she looks for the nearest exit.
“Yes”I say, “just a bowl in the morn-ing and one at night with a saucer of milk. Then,...? (I’m trying to think
what to say next) A late night walk! I never wanted to go out after dinner before I was on this diet, but not now. I’m always ready for a late night prowl.”
“Fascinating,” she mumbled. “And the kitty litter?” I continue
“Well let’s just say I’m suppose to keep track of,... well you know. It’s all scientifi c and to do with what’s being absorbed and what’s being digested and what’s left behind.”
I continue on as the line inches ahead. It’s certainly not fast enough for some, but I’m starting to enjoy it. I go on about what I’ve lost and how much better I feel....blah blah blah and as my mouth goes on my mind goes off and am reminded of a similar instance from a TV talk show personality who was breast feed-ing on an airplane. All subdued of course. But, a guy waiting in line for the mile high outhouse looks down at her and asks “Is that yer kid?”
“No! I’m breast feeding all the kids on the airplane. Ya got one that needs some suckling?” she responded.
That hit me as being funny, and never forgot it. Which brings me back to my tall tale all because of another dumb question. “........and I’ve never been so happy and healthy!” I end my all but for the exception of her two words, soliloquy.
“Fascinating,” she again replies. ”Oh look it looks like its your turn at the check-out!” she almost excitedly points out to hopefully move me along quicker.
I bag up all my tall-telling tales of my unorthodox Hollywood diet as she starts to unload her buggy of its contents. At which, the guy behind her ( who was for sure drunk) tapped her on the elbow and slurred an assumption that she was single by saying “I,..I,..BET yer SIngle! Are you shingle?”
Oh no, this can’t be good! I’m start-ing to move a little faster with my bags now.
“You think I’m single!” “That’ss what she shed” he slurred. “Why do you think that? Is it my one
stick of butter? Half a dozen eggs? Half pound of bacon? Is it my four
bags of.........”“Naw it’s cuse you ugly!” he inter-
rupted.Now I’m running out the door as it
starts to get loud and the manager is called to the check-out I’d just left. That was my fun for the day.
I never use to be but now I’m more of a ‘ask a stupid question get a stupid answer’ kind of guy. People just say stuff to fi ll silence. Silence which I love! Silence is golden! (as goes the song) But so many of us need to talk, ask silly questions to start a verbal in-teraction. They make an assumption from what they see or hear about you in public and start up a conversation thinking they know you.
What! Maybe all the cat stuff was for my dear deceased aunts cat that I had to take in during this very troubled time. Nobody looks down in a cart fi lled with Meow Mix and kitty litter and asks if your dear aunt died. Why don’t they assume that?
The late actor Jimmy Stewart told of a story how he was once had stopped at a corner with a man out walking a dog. He asked the man if his dog bites. Oh no said the man, gentle as a lamb. Jimmy reached down to pet the dog at it about took his arm off . “I thought you said your dog didn’t bite!” he hol-lered at the man while pinned to the ground. “I did,” he said, “that’s not my dog.”
He should of just kept quiet rather than assuming that was that mans dog.
I say if you’re going to ask a ques-tion to someone you don’t know, make sure you know the answer before you ask. Just like the drunk, two shoppers behind me. Oh, and be prepared. You might be sur-prised the answer you get. ‘Cause in his case with the help of a Coach purse...truth hurts!
Bob Niles is a Richmond writer.
Ask a silly question get a silly answer
The fi nal report of the Transpor-tation Safety Board into the Lac-Megantic rail tragedy, which killed 47 residents of the quiet Quebec town last July, is a damning indictment of both Transport Canada and the poorly-run Montreal, Maine and At-lantic (MMA) Railway. Together, their indiff erent attitude towards safety led to what the TSB report describes as 18 “factors” which came together to create the horrifi c tragedy.
While the most egregious inatten-tion to safety rules and practices was on the part of the company, which seemed interested only in profi ts and had little commitment to the com-munities which its rail line traversed, the federal agency was defi cient in a number of key areas.
One is that it did not follow through on many occasions, after inspectors had cited MMA for various safety issues. Another is that it did far too much checking for “compliance” verbally, instead of in person. A third
is that the government department has left far too much of the responsi-bility for compliance with safety rules solely up to the railways. Thus how they are managed is a key factor in how safe they are. Transport Canada is a mere onlooker.
Transport Canada was cited by the Auditor General in November, 2013 (after the tragedy) for not having a proper audit approach to ensure that railways were managing safety risks and complying with safety require-ments.
If railways were operating in a vacu-um and not interacting with citizens, municipalities and vehicles every minute of every day across Canada, leaving all responsibility for safety up to the railways might be justifi ed.
When longer and longer trains block crossings for three to fi ve minutes each time they pass; when lengthy coal trains can begin detour-ing over a seldom-used rail line with minimal notice; and when the vari-
ous levels of government, the port and the railways combine to spend more than $300 million on a series of overpasses, it is obvious that railways in this community have a huge impact on citizens.
If they operate safely, that impact may be annoying, but it won’t be devastating. That was not the case in Lac-Megantic.
MMA made it clear, by operating one-man trains loaded with a highly-fl ammable type of crude oil, and then leaving such trains parked on its main line on a steep grade above Lac-Megantic, that it did not care. The train at the centre of the tragedy was improperly secured, with not nearly enough hand brakes to hold it, and there was no derail device on the tracks that could have stopped it before it built up any speed. An en-gine fi re, which caused the air brakes of the locomotive of the parked train to shut down, didn’t even draw any follow-up from MMA.
MMA’s response to the disaster was to go bankrupt and thus be absolved of any liability for the tragedy. The federal government has yet to do anything of substance to make its former owners take even a small bit of responsibility for their company’s actions. Instead, Canadian, Quebec and Lac-Megantic taxpayers are pay-ing the costs.
Transport Canada has brought in numerous regulatory changes since the crash. One of the most important is a phase-out of the DOT 111-type tank cars that split open and spilled their contents in Lac-Megantic, creat-ing the fi reball that killed so many.
However, it needs to change its culture and become much more hands-on in regulating railways. It’s a similar theme to what is being said about the Mount Polley tailings pond spill — where are the inspectors, and how often is there actual enforce-ment of safety regulations on-site?
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Gaining a new appreciation for the work of the B.C. Ambulance ServiceEditor:
In the past month we have needed the support of the B.C. Ambulance Service.
In our 30 years of living in Richmond we have noticed the ambulances on the road in our com-munity. We never thought that much about ever needing their services.
Now, I have a whole new respect for all the dedicated paramedics and those in Richmond Fire-Rescue.
My wife had a stroke and when I contacted 911, Richmond Fire-Rescue and the paramedics were at our front door before I could hang up the phone.
From the time I dialed 911 and arrival at Rich-mond Hospital, 20 minute had elapsed.
They stayed with us while the doctors checked out the situation, then they continued to check in on both my wife and myself. Each time throughout the day that they returned with another patient they came and checked in on us.
The doctors were dealing with my wife's situation, and the paramedics helped me deal with my stress.
To say “thank you” seems little in the big picture. However, every time I see an ambulance now, I say a silent thank you to all those that are out there to help people like ourselves.
I also extend a true appreciation for all the staff at Richmond Hospital.
The whole team on 3 South (Stroke Unit) deserves to be recognized as well. They made a huge diff er-ence in my wife's recovery.
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letters
Editor: Re: “On evolution, Carl Sagan,
Christianity and Robin Williams,” Letters, Aug. 15.
I was quite surprised that so much space was allowed for this errone-ous, distasteful rhetoric. My inten-tion is not to discuss such beliefs and comparisons but to point to the real issues of Robin Williams, in particular. To suggest that Mr. William’s suicidal death could have been somehow prevented by a belief in a god is missing the point.
As a community worker, with 25 years of experience, I have sup-ported individuals who suff er with the complex and often devastating issues of mental health. Such issues can impact the lives of everyone. It is diffi cult for many to acknowledge
that dysfunctional brain chemistry can lead to such lonely despera-tion as Mr. Williams experienced for many years. His celebrity status will hopefully move our society forward to be informed and to allow this social stigma to see the light.
The writer is a perfect example of someone who really needs to get his head out of the sand.
I have no issues with an Individu-al’s beliefs and the right to express them. It is an issue for me when someone is so self centred and righteous that he is motivated to make such a desperate attempt to pontifi cate his beliefs at the behest of others. It is my opinion that this infl exible form of thinking contrib-utes to much of the turmoil that plays out on our planet.
His apparent insecurity and lack of fl exibility in thought shows a great deal of ignorance. I suggest that he take a good look in the mirror and ask “Where are my values”? I would like to believe that, religious beliefs or not, we as humans demonstrate our natural intrinsic traits of empa-thy, understanding and acceptance.
Mr. Williams, was an extremely gifted and successful man who had the courage to express his dark side. This genius died a lonely and desperate man due to the horrible relentless issues of mental health. It is extremely important to remem-ber that we as a society have a lot of work to do. It could happen to any of us regardless of your beliefs.
Brian PulverNorth Vancouver
The stigma of mental health
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Editor:Re: “On evolution,
Carl Sagan, Christiani-ty and Robin Williams,” Letters, Aug. 15.
I found Branko Popazivanov’s diatribe against those who do not believe in a god or gods to be yet another failed attempt to use a manner of superficial-ly rational deduction
to justify an irrational proposition.
In any case it did not offer any new per-spectives or insights into the science-religion, believer-atheist debate and did not bother me in any way until the final sentences where we are offered the unin-formed, disrespectful
proposition that Robin Williams would not have killed himself if he had accepted that we are all “a creation of a loving, compas-sionate, merciful and forgiving Creator God.”
Aside from the fact that Mr. Popazivanov has absolutely no insight into Mr. Wil-liam’s spiritual inter-
est or leanings, his comments indicate a complete lack of under-standing and empathy in regards to the nature of mental illness and its eff ects. Further, I am sure that the women in Salem who were burned as witches, the untold numbers of people who were tortured and murdered
in the Spanish Inquisi-tion, and the thousands of “non-believers” who were slaughtered by the Christian Crusad-ers, to name just a few notorious instances, were all advised of the same fact: if you only believed in God (who is supposed to be merci-ful and forgiving, re-member) we wouldn’t be doing these unmer-ciful and unforgiving things to you.
With every different religion throughout history claiming that its gods and/or prophets are the only true gods and prophets and that those who believe otherwise are heretics, blasphemers, apos-tates, or ‘evil-doers’, with even factions within the religions themselves willing to do harm to each other to prove that they are the more righteous
and blessed, and with those “of faith” still attempting to control the moral high ground by propagating the myth that those who do not believe in God are unable to formu-late a set of moral principles that include compassion, empa-thy, and sympathy for other human beings (no matter what they do or do not believe in), we will continue to have the kinds of intolerance, conflicts, atrocities, and wars that have always plagued our species.
Surely the historical record clearly shows that intransigent certi-tude and the hypocrit-ical hubris and pious-ness that comes with it is arguably the most self-destructive curse that humankind has ever manufactured for itself and applied to the zealous promotion
of political, religious, or social ideologies.
When someone can come close to giv-ing as much to other people as Robin Wil-liams did through his talent, his kindness towards others, his un-selfish philanthropy, and his unwavering dedication to helping wounded soldiers and war veterans, maybe, just maybe, you might earn the right to use his name in a state-ment relating to the concepts of loving-ness, compassion, and mercifulness. Otherwise it might be truly respectful and compassionate to not say anything at all.
As suggested in Wycliffe’s 1382 version of the Bible and Rich-ard Rolle’s Psalms of David, in 1340: Silence is golden.
Ray ArnoldRichmond
Superficially rational deduction used to justify irrational proposition
Children will soon be heading back to the classroom (we hope).
Although the return of school may elicit smiles from parents who have spent the entire summer trying to keep kids busy and out of trouble, when kids start bringing home notices of head lice outbreaks, those wide grins may fade.
Although head lice can strike just about anyone anywhere, it seems to prolifer-ate in close quarters, like those of a typical classroom. Children who keep backpacks and belongings beside other students’ items may unwittingly pick up lice and bring them home, where they can infect the child and other members of the family.
Lice are parasitic in-sects that can be found on people’s heads and bodies. Lice feed on hu-man blood.
Lice are wingless para-sites that can only crawl to their host for feeding. They cannot jump or fl y like fl eas. By and large, lice are relatively harmless creatures, though they can be a nuisance. Lice bites are known to cause irrita-tion and infl ammation on the scalp. Persistent scratching may lead to infection. Lice do not signal that a person has bad hygiene, and a
child who contracts lice should not be embar-rassed. Lice are a com-mon problem among students.
Lice are small and grayish-white in ap-pearance, and they are usually no larger than a sesame seed. They can move fast, so usually lice infestation is identi-fi ed by spotting the lice eggs, which are called nits. These look like tiny, yellow or tan dots before they hatch. Lice lay nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp. This is the ideal temperature for keeping the eggs warm until they hatch. Many lice nymphs will feed on blood every day to grow into adult lice. However, a louse can survive up to two days off of the scalp. That means a person can “catch” lice from a hat or a piece of clothing if a louse climbed into the material.
Treating head lice means ridding the head of all nits and adult lice.
A special comb is used to capture the tiny eggs. This can be a painstaking process, particularly for children with long hair. Topical insecticides in lotion and shampoo are used to kill the lice. How-
ever, these products may not penetrate the nits, so the topical solution may need to be applied several days later to kill any emerging lice.
The best way to com-bat lice is to emphasize prevention. Children should not share combs, brushes, scarves, hats, or other clothing. They also should avoid close physical contact with someone who has lice.
Should a child get lice, he or she should stay home from school and the nurse should be no-tifi ed. Wash all objects that the child has used and launder all clothes, towels, linens, and other items in hot water to
kill any lice. Vacuum the home frequently to re-move lice or fallen hairs with attached nits from upholstered furniture
and rugs.Back to school season
reintroduces kids and their parents to lice. Parents and their
kids can take certain preventive measures to greatly reduce young-sters’ risks of coming down with lice.
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Mom’s taxi now closer to a family limo than a seven-seat vanHow many of today’s NHL stars made those very early morning trips to junior practice in a minivan?Of course, we will never know for sure but you can bet the answer is in the 100s, judging by the tens of thousands of kids, enrolled in hockey, soccer and count-less other activities, who have been transported for the past 30 years in these people movers, pioneered Chrysler.Virtually every auto maker has a version though in recent years, with the ex-plosion of sport utility and crossover vehicles there has been a trend away from the vehicle dubbed ‘mom’s taxi’ in the popular media. At first, that was an affection-ate moniker but of late, it’s come to be a disparaging term for these very efficient family carriers now described as multi-purpose vehicles.No, they’re not leading edge in looks for the most part but surely that’s not why people still buy them in goodly numbers. Minivans are utilitarian but it’s also true to say that today’s iterations are no longer glorified vans with seats. They come close to driving like sedans and the higher end models are a step away
from limo status. The loaded 2014 Grand Caravan SXT version I drove recently certainly could lay claims to be much more than mom’s taxi. Premium cloth seats were inviting and supportive but the rear seating is perhaps the more interesting for those with aforemen-tioned early morning drive duties. The stow’n’go seats are ingenious, turning the Caravan quickly with the flick of a wrist from a seven-seater into . . . . dare I say . . . a van if
desired. Power sliding doors and liftgate complete the convenience package.An area where the Caravan has made giant leaps is right upfront. The one-piece instrument panel is easy on the eye and easy to operate. An optional “super” centre console builds on the functionality, providing a lot of storage.Stepping outside there’s an interesting innovation called the Stow ‘n Place roof rack system, which enables the stowing of the roof bows into the side rails when not in use. There is an obvious cosmetic improvement but that would be a frivolous consideration. The ability
to stow the roof bows a reduction in aerodynamic drag, wind buffeting and thus better overall efficiency.Under the hood is the truly tried and tested Pentastar 3.6-litre V6, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. This power combination pumps out 283 horsepower but still remains frugal when it comes to fuel economy – 12.2/7.9 L/100 kms.Driving in town with such a large vehicle is not so much of challenge as you might expect. The excellent vision provided by large windows helps when parking in those tight supermarket spots. Stop/go traffic on Highway One was not fun and certainly spoiled the fuel
economy promise.That said, once rolling on the freeway, the Caravan hits its stride and return to sipping gas rather than gulping.The basic Caravan is anything but basic in its equipment tally and starts at $27,995. The tester was loaded to the gunwales with every bell and whistle and came in at $43,580. Take out the basic for the test drive then start adding the features you want until you run up against budget wall.‘Mom’s taxi’ is going to be around for a while yet and that’s good news for sports oriented families and maybe even the National Hockey League.
‘‘Minivans are utilitarian but it’s also true to say that today’s iterations are no longer glorified vans with seats.’’Keith Morgan
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Subaru has been on a tear over the last few years, selling more and more vehicles to Cana-dians who the idea of owning a Japanese en-gineered all-wheel drive (AWD) car.
AWD is the secret sauce. We live in a country with inclement weather and the trend is to AWD as people experience it and want it in their next vehi-cle. If a car is offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD, most people will go for the latter.
Subaru provides this as standard equipment on all its cars, except the sporty BRZ that was co-developed with Toyota. Subaru then lay-ers on more power and sporty features into their compact car, the Impreza, to develop the WRX and WRX STI rally-inspired cars. These have been incredibly popular, once again, because they come with AWD and the closest competitors do not.
LooksBack in 2011, Subaru
introduced the WRX to look like the bolder and more powerful STI version, complete with bulging fender flares, hood scoops and aggres-sive attitude. This really helped to propel the WRX into another gear in terms of sales. To follow up on this idea, the latest 2015 model too has an edgy design similar to the more powerful STI version. It is the same overall length as the last model but the wheelbase is longer, mak-ing bigger doors and the designers were able to slope the front and rear windows and crop the roof a tad, to provide a sleeker profile.
The front grille now has a more polished look but the wheel size is only 17-inch-es, making the car look too big for the size and track of the wheels. The STI only comes with 18-inch wheels that are too small as well. One big advantage is the side mirrors have been moved from the windshield pillar to the door, making the side class much bigger for improved outward visibility.
InsideAs wonderful as the
last WRX was in terms of handling and power, the interior let it down. It was too bland, especially considering the top STI
models can cost well over $40,000. This 2015 has been vastly improved but has a few niggly items that could be improved. The dash is covered with soft touch materials, the centre console has a bet-ter design, with a three easy to use heat and ventilation controls. The rest of the dash has been cleaned up with a much better looking design and more attention to colours and textures.
The radio and accompa-nying Bluetooth system was horrible to pair with my Android phone and I had to do it several times after the initial pairing procedure to stay con-nected. The armrest for the driver is far too low to be of any use and the speedo and tach readouts are far too small to read quickly. Plus, the key needs to used to release the trunk, I couldn’t find a trunk resale anywhere on the car. What the WRX does have is room for all passengers with big doors and very easy access, with a bigger trunk (once you can get it open) than the last model.
DriveWhat the WRX is all
about is providing a sporty drive and now it is avail-able to a wider range of buyers thanks to a new automatic transmission. Subaru wants to sell more cars, not less, and by adding an automatic for a generation of buyers who might not know how to drive stick, is a major step. This is not your average automatic, it is a continu-ously variable transmis-sion (CVT) that has one gear but the ratio of the gear is changed. This, along with the standard 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with 268hp, produces a surpris-ing snap at all speeds. Yes, a 6-speed automatic is still available but this new CVT makes the WRX easy
to drive in town and it can fly when it is placed in the sportiest setting. Other than the new automatic, the most notable change is the much stiffer suspen-sion and tighter steering feel. The front springs are 39% stiffer than the last WRX and the rears are 62 percent stiffer. This, along with a more rigid platform and tighter steering makes a very sharp feeling car. It might be too sharp for buyers who live with very bumpy roads.
VerdictSubaru has done a good
job with the WRX, the STI and the BRZ. Sporty design, powerful engines and AWD help, but so too does price.
The starting price is $29,995 and the most ex-pensive WRX is $36,795. Compared with the clos-est competitors, the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, this car is right on the money but comes with AWD, whereas the others don’t.
As much fun as this car is, even with the new au-tomatic, the small details need to be improved. [email protected]
The Subaru WRX features all-wheel drive.
All-wheel drive is Subaru’s secret sauce
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On a muggy, scorching hot summer’s day, what better vehicle than the aptly named Highlander for a high-altitude scenic drive to find some cool, crisp mountain air and sink a foot in a glacier.
All-new for 2014, Highlander Hybrid is the fuel-efficient and eco-friendlier version of what Toyota describes as its mid-sized SUV, but it sure looks and feels bigger than most in this class, plus it can seat up to seven (or eight). Wider and longer than last year, this Highlander is also lower and, more importantly from a driv-ing perspective, it has a lower centre of gravity.
There was a time when High-lander looked like an SUV, with an angular two-box design. Its styling lines have softened with successive redesigns and now if you put Highlander beside its Camry-based wagon sibling, the Venza, you need a second look to tell them apart. Not sure if that’s a good thing, but I do like its more car-like driving dynamics.
Not far south of the Canadian border, Mount Baker is a glacier-covered mountain that rises 3,286 m (10,781 ft) above sea level, which is over 900 m (3,000 ft) higher than Whis-tler, the best-known mountain in B.C.. Mount Baker is also regarded as the second most active volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range, after Mount St. Helens, but there’s been nary a puff since 1880.The Mount Baker Highway (Hwy. 542) starts in Bellingham (exit #255 off the I-5), winds east through a number of small communities and offers some interesting side tours along the way, before it climbs steeply and ends at Artist Point (1,567 m / 5,140 ft.). This large parking lot, which is about 10 km beyond the ski area, is closed during the winter months and has spectacular panoramic views, plus a selection of great hiking trails.
The highway crosses the Nooksack River at Nugent’s Corner and tracks east, alongside the north fork of the river, through old growth areas in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. Allow about 1.5 hours of leisurely drive time in each direction. You’ll also need a ($5) day pass to park, which you get from automated dispensers at the Glacier Public Service Center or at Heather Meadows near the skiing area.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive system in Highlander uses a 3.5L Atkinson Cycle V6 gas engine, a high torque electric motor-generator and powerful traction battery. It boasts 10 additional horsepower (280 net horsepower) over the gas-only model, yet uses almost 30 per cent less fuel.
Although Toyota has done an admirable job of masking it, Highlander Hybrid is a weighty (2,200 kg) vehicle, and has the usual characteristics of a heavy vehicle. It’s more than fine in a straight line and while handling is laudably predictable, it didn’t seem to like being tossed around on the twisty sections of the highway. Then again, that’s the norm in this class of vehicle.
A hybrid edition of the Toyota Highlander costs an additional $6,000 to $8,000. Yes, you probably will recover that extra investment in this hybrid while doing your eco-part to save a world that looks pretty good from high up on Mount Baker.
Quick Specs & Pricing:Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE: $43,720Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE: $46,175Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited: $52,6953.5 Litre, V6 / Hybrid Synergy Drive: 280 horsepower (net)City/Highway fuel economy: 6.8/7.2 L/100km
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Teaching and learning are vital and when it comes to health care, absolutely essential to pass along the specialized clinical knowledge and skills to train the next generation of doctors. Many of you may not know that Richmond Hospital is one of just a few hospitals in the region designated as a “teaching hospital” for UBC Faculty of Medicine students. In 2004, the Faculty of Medicine more than doubled the number of spots for medical students in anticipation of the future need for doctors. Richmond Hospital was chosen as a hospital site where students or “trainees” could acquire necessary practical experience under the leadership of doctors.
Last year, Richmond Hospital saw a total of 339 “trainees” who gained experience in a wide range of areas including general surgery, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics and emergency medicine.
I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Nancy Austin, who, in addition to her regular duties as one of the emergency physicians, is also the Faculty of Medicine Site Director for Richmond Hospital. Dr. Austin graduated from medical school from the University of Toronto in 1995 and has been at Richmond Hospital for nearly 15 years. She is a passionate and dynamic physician, leader and teacher:
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are vital in a health care setting, and I wanted students and residents to have the very best experience possible.
“Being a teaching hospital offers many benefits for staff, students and patients. Teaching hospitals tend to attract doctors who are interested in academic medicine and advances in medical care. If you’re receiving care in a teaching hospital, oftentimes you’re receiving the most up to date medical care that there is, because the individuals who both teach and treat patients want to be as current as possible. Anybody who works with students will quickly realize they ask a lot of questions! It’s a real motivator to stay as informed as possible. It also keeps the working environment in the hospital young and energetic. That youthful enthusiasm is contagious in a very positive way.
“What makes this hospital attractive to students is the size and the feeling of community here. It’s less anonymous. Richmond Hospital is busy enough so that there are lots of cases to get involved in, but yet small enough so that students feel like they have enough time with their physician-teacher. At a really large teaching center, you might not have that same opportunity.
“Still, there may be some misunderstandings about a teaching hospital. Sometimes
when patients are seen by a student or a resident, they may think that that care is at a lower level. What patients may not realize is that regardless of whether it’s a student or a resident dealing with the patient, they are always acting under the care of a highly experienced attending physician with whom they’ve discussed the patient’s case. You’re actually being cared for by the experienced physician on staff, in addition to the student.
“At a teaching hospital, sometimes the care can be even better because you’re cared for by a whole team of students and residents. When you have a staff physician looking after you on a ward, for example, you may only be seen once a day. Students are typically on the ward all day long, so if something changes in your situation, the person who will know about it first will be the medical school student or resident and they can take action.
“Being a teaching hospital also helps us attract and retain some incredibly talented physicians and surgeons. They get to know us when they do their training here, and we get to know them as well. Later on, when it comes time to recruit new doctors, there is already that familiarity on both sides and it makes for a good match.
Patients at Richmond Hospital benefit in so many ways. We
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Further tests of mine tailings spilled down a creek bed from the Mount Polley mine will determine whether the
metal-bearing sand will be removed or left where it is, Energy and Mines Minister Bill Ben-nett said this week.
The fi rst lab tests on sediment samples at the mouth of Hazel-tine Creek showed that while the material that poured down to the creek mouth in Quesnel Lake isn’t a health haz-ard to humans, its iron and copper content are above federal and provincial standards for aquatic life.
Bennett said it’s en-couraging that the fi rst sediment results did not show presence of arsenic, mercury or cad-mium, toxic elements found in mine rock or used in mine process-ing.
A comparison sample of compact sediment from the mouth of near-by Raft Creek, not aff ect-ed by the Aug. 4 tailings pond breach, also tested above sediment quality guidelines for iron. The environment ministry says mineral deposits that attract mine devel-opment often have nat-urally occurring metal concentrations much higher than other areas.
“What we need to do is test those sediments to determine whether it’s better environmentally to leave them there or to try to collect them and get them out of the creek bed and get them out of the creek mouth in Quesnel Lake,” Ben-nett said. “Before you start dredging lake bot-toms and trying to clean up the bottom of a creek
bed to get the sand out, you’ve got to determine what the risk is fi rst, and that’s the phase that we’re in right now.”
There are two priority jobs underway on the spill site. One is pump-ing down the level of Polley Lake, the smaller lake next to the mine site that received a surge of water and tail-ings that plugged the outlet with an elevated water level. The other is reconstructing the breached section of the dam to prevent rain from carrying more tail-ings from the pond.
Interior Health is re-viewing water and sedi-ment sample results and a long-term monitoring and remediation plan has been submitted by the mine operator, a di-vision of Imperial Metals.
Meanwhile, the com-pany developing the Morrison copper-gold mine near Smithers re-
mains confi dent it can complete the project, despite a decision by the B.C. government to suspend its environ-mental assessment until an investigation into the Mount Polley mine dam breach is completed.
Pacifi c Booker Miner-als “will comply with all the recommendations made by the indepen-dent engineering in-vestigation and review panel and will construct and operate the Morri-son mine in compliance with industry best prac-tices, using proven tech-nology and in full com-pliance with all permit requirements,” company director Erik Tornquist said in a statement.
It’s the second setback the province has hand-ed to Pacifi c Booker, which won a court deci-sion last December after its permit was refused by the B.C. government.
Bennett said the Mor-
rison tailings pond was one of the issues in the court case, and he de-cided it was in the best interests of the public and the mine proponent to wait. The Lake Babine First Nation intervened in the case, and its land claim as well as concerns about long-term eff ects on water quality in Mor-rison Lake were cited in the decision to withhold the mine permit.
Mount Polley owner Imperial Metals is near-ing completion of its Red Chris project near Iskut in northwest B.C. It has all provincial per-mits except for its tail-ings pond and the com-pany has agreed to an independent review of its design and construc-tion before putting it into service.
A group of Tahltan Nation elders blocked a road to the Red Chris project after the Mount Polley incident.
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In happier times, Mike O’Connor (left) with two of his top middle distance students Graeme Wells and Ryan Hayden. A renowened track and fi eld coach with the Richmond Kajaka, O’Connor died this week at the age of 65.
Kajaks remember a great coach
by Don FennellSports Editor
A man known for his relentless determination ulti-mately lost his fi nal battle to cancer.
Mike O’Connor was just 65 years old when he passed away earlier this week, shaking a mourning track and fi eld to its core.
“He was like a father to me,” repeated Ryan Hayden, one of his many students at the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club where he coached the middle distance runners from 1988 through 2005.
Trying to hold his emotions, Hayden spoke of an individual in O’Connor who he said was instrumental in the careers of so many young athletes.
“Mike was always much more than just a coach,” said Hayden. “He was always such a committed and loyal person and one who was always positive. He wanted everyone to be happy and successful and if you were fortunate to know him you saw what a nice, caring and gentle man he was.”
Hayden—who through O’Connor’s coaching went on to become an elite university athlete at Philadel-phia’s Villonova University and along with fellow for-mer Kajak Graeme Wells is among a select number of British Columbians to have ever ran a sub four-minute mile—still marvels at O’Connor’s incredible dedication and commitment.
“He had a wife (Noreen) and a son and daughter (both in their 30s now) and a career as an engineer,” Hayden said. “Yet he found time to work with us ath-letes. He’d go into work at six every morning and then come out to meet us at Minoru at fi ve that af-ternoon and practice with us until eight or nine that night. Then he’d go home and do more coaching work like organizing our races, travel plans, or what-ever else needed to be done. He treated us like family
and I can’t describe what that guy meant to me.”O’Connor had been battling cancer for the last four
years, said Hayden, and had becoming increasingly thin. But he never lost his zest for life. He apparently even walked into hospital last week under his own power.
“He was like that every day, relentless in his ap-proach,” added Hayden, who was a wet-behind-the-ears teen when he fi rst began training with O’Connor. “Everything he did he gave 100 per cent. He never slacked off for a minute.”
Hayden said he recently got a phone call from O’Connor after the latter read an article in The Rich-mond Review detailing Hayden and Wells’ memories of running a sub-four minute mile. It was published on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the 1954 Mira-cle Mile at the British Empire (now Commonwealth) Games on the PNE Grounds in Vancouver.
“He talked to both of us. It totally made him happy,” said Hayden.
Hayden also remembers O’Connor as “a big kid” who while always responsible and accountable also knew how to have fun.
“He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed play-ing tricks on people. I think that’s one of the reasons we related so well to him,” said Hayden.
O’Connor was a winner, armed with a competitive spirit that never waned. He always strived for the best an encouraged his athletes to do the same.
“He was very dedicated,” remembers longtime coaching peer Richard Collier. “He put a lot of athletes through college as one of not only B.C.’s but Canada’s best middle-distance coaches. You always saw prog-ress in his athletes. He took a lot of kids and turned them into very good athletes.”
Hayden said a service celebrating O’Connor’s life is being planned for next week.
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For night mar-ket newbies, visiting either
one of Richmond’s two outdoor bazaars can be a daunting experience.
Working out the park-ing puzzle and fi nding the entrance is one thing. Then, where to start? The short answer is it’s hard to go wrong. The beauty of the Asian-themed night markets is discovering new things. And without doubt, each market has its fair share of pleasant surprises.
Many of those surprises can be found in the rows of food vendors. Most market veterans would agree that bringing an empty stomach is key.
“Head to the food stalls,” advises food blogger Diana Chan of Foodology.ca. “You can’t begin browsing the
night market until you have some skewers in one hand and a bubble tea in the other.”
At each market, there’s plenty of grab-and-go food. Some is garden variety, while others are ethnic gems or just plain creative concoctions.
At the International Summer Night Market, there are over 60 food vendors off ering eats from around the world. You can start with the potato. According to a post on Tourism Richmond’s 365 Days of Dining blog from Ethan Adeland, no trip to the market is complete with-out ordering a potato on a stick. This unique fried spiral spud has diff er-ent names—hurricane, tornado, rotato—and comes with a choice of sauces and seasonings. Vendors also tend to draw a line of carbohy-drate-craving customers.
Another market staple is meat on a stick.
Popular in Asia? Yup. Here too. Chicken, lamb, beef, sausage—if you’ve got room, they’re worth tasting.
Hungry browsers will also smell dumplings, Sin-gapore “street style” jerky and savoury Japanese pancakes (okonomiyaki). For the sweet tooth, try a Taiwanese wheel cake—a pancake sandwich with Nutella, red bean, peanut butter or a melted Oreo as the fi lling.
Plenty of sweetness can also be had at the larger Richmond Night Market at the north end of No. 3 Road—with its vendors no doubt buoyed by its 2014 theme of “Magical Candyland.” With 100 food vendors, it’s hard to know where to start. Blogger Adeland sug-gests Mogu is a worthy beginning. This Japanese street eats vendor, which also sells from a food truck downtown, dishes up sweet and spicy chicken karaage—mari-
nated deep fried chicken with sweet chili sauce.
There’s a little German at the Richmond Night Market too. Westcoast BrezelTwist has unique takes on the classic pretzel, off ering goodies like ham and cheddar, bacon and mozzarella and honey glazed—all served on fi nger-friendly sticks.
Another European of-fering comes from Slavic Rolls, which serves up a dessert pastry that’s baked over a fi re and
rolled in sugar and cin-namon.
If the squid and dump-lings haven’t distracted you, there’s always deep-fried dessert to top off an evening at the Richmond Night Market. Try some deep-fried cheesecake topped with chocolate sauce, peanut butter cups and whipped cream.
Another unique off er-ing, available at both markets, is the Icecane, a curved Korean treat that only resembles the Christmas tree-hanging
candy in shape. The Ice-cane is fi lled with vanilla ice cream.
Going with an empty stomach and an open mind are essential, ac-cording to Andree Lau, a longtime food writer behind the blog “are you gonna eat that?” She rec-ommends skipping the potatoes—“hurricane potatoes are cute, but really, you’ve had fried potatoes before”—and go for something out of the ordinary.
“Go for food you’ve never tried before or wouldn’t normally order,” she says. “You want me to pick one thing? OK, how about dragon’s beard candy because it’s fascinating to watch being made, and how
can anyone resist spun sugar?”
What both markets of-fer visitors is the chance to try diff erent foods without the commitment of a restaurant reserva-tion. Sherman Chan, the writer behind the blog Sherman’s Food Adven-tures, also suggests fi rst-timers be adventurous.
“It is the Richmond Night Market that has specialties that can be strange or un-familiar. Hence, one has to step out of their comfort zone and try things. Do not fall into the trap of eat-ing things that are readily available elsewhere, or at the PNE for instance.”
•This article originally appeared in The Good Life, The Richmond Review’s quarterly lifestyle magazine.
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On until Sept. 14 at 12631 Vulcan Way, a paved four-hectare lot behind Home Depot Open Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. to mid-night; Sundays and holiday Mondays from 7 to 11 p.m. Lot parking, accessed from River Road, is free, while neighbouring businesses charge $4 to park Admission is $2
Richmond’s night markets are full of culinary discoveries.
Friday, August 22, 2014 Richmond Review · Page 23
NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT
By Kerry Vital
If renovations are on your to-do list, you can’t miss the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Fall Home Renovation Show on Saturday Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5 at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Th eatre in Coquitlam.
Th e popular Ask a Pro booth will be onsite and providing one-on-one consultations to homeowners looking for help in planning their renovation. Th e consulations are fi rst come, fi rst
serve and signup will take place at the show.Th e show focuses on providing homeowners with
professional information about all aspects of home renovations, and will include booths for contractors and renovation products and services, as well as information seminars.
“Advanced planning and working with experienced professionals will be your best protection,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Considering you are renovating one of your
greatest investments, your home, it makes sense to only work with the pros.”
De Wit notes that Metro Vancouver homeowners will spend about $3.8 billion renovating their homes this year, making it extremely important to hire a professional RenoMark renovator.
“Th e RenoMark designation assures consumers that the renovator they are dealing with has completed industry-leadingeducation requirements and are part of a professional network apprised of the latest technologies and designs,” says de Wit. “As well, all RenoMark holders have committed themselves to a code of business ethics and off er warranties on the work they do, off ering peace of mind to home-owners that RenoMark professionals stand behind (their work).”
Th e event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, visit www.gvhba.org. Seminar topics and times will be posted online later this month.
GVHBA to hold Fall Home Renovation Show in October
By Kerry Vital
Everyone has fond memories of their childhood summer vacations, spending time with family and friends and playing outside for hours. Now it’s time to make more of those memories with Th e Tides, just minutes from the Canada-U.S. border in Birch Bay, Washington. Canadian families have been coming to Birch Bay for generations: for the beach, the weather, and the cheap price of real estate.
“At Th e Tides, you get the best of both worlds,” says Chris Hughes, a local RE/MAX broker who grew up in West Vancouver and a partner in Compass Point Project Marketing. “It’s private, relaxed and quiet, but you can be at the beach in less than two minutes for all the activity and action you want.”
Th e Tides is located on a sunny plateau with over eleven acres in total, of which seven acres are set aside as nature preserve, private treed parkland and trails, which creates a perfect setting for a second home getaway. Th ere will also be picnic areas, a bocce ball court and an ocean-view lookout with a fi re pit (called Sunset Point). Th e Clubhouse has
a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, billiards area, community kitchen, BBQ area and a lounge.
Th e cottage-style townhomes themselves are homes away from home, with stainless-steel appliances, granite or quartz countertops and a cozy stone-faced gas fi replace. Outside, you’ll fi nd West Coast Craft sman architecture and a private deck or patio. Th ere are a variety of two- and three-bedroom fl oorplans available, ranging from 1,082 to over 1,500 square feet, including fi ve ready for immediate occupancy.
Th e location is the biggest draw for buyers. Th e famous C Shop, which sells candy, ice cream, pizza, baked goods and other treats, is just a minute away. When the tide is out you can walk for miles on the sand and along the Birch Bay beachfront. Th ere are a number of eclectic restaurants and cafes, and plenty of outdoor activities. You’ll also fi nd Birch Bay State Park and boat launch, water slides, go-carts, mini-golf, two marinas and several golf courses nearby.
“Th ere are a ton of things to do,” Hughes says, “including digging for clams, fi shing and crabbing.”
Organized activities include arts and music festivals, fi reworks, the Birch Bay Marathon. parades, sandcastle contests, car shows and many other events.
“We’re just 12 minutes from the border,” says Hughes. “You can come down with the family for the entire summer or just for the day.”
He also notes that if you’re not able to come down to the cottage yourself, you can rent it out to other families looking for a beach
getaway.Th e developers of the property include two
Canadian families, and most of the buyers so far are from the Lower Mainland.
“You can’t touch real estate at this price anywhere in the Lower Mainland,” Hughes says. “It’s way more aff ordable to buy in the U.S., plus, there’s no property purchase tax. You can buy a two-bedroom unit here at Th e Tides for less than a studio apartment in the Lower Mainland!”
Cottages at Th e Tides start in the low $200,000s. For more information, visit www.thetidesbirchbay.com, email [email protected] or call 1-888-255-8121. Th e show cottages are open at 4760 Tidal Way, Birch Bay, Friday through Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. or by appointment any time.
Submitted photosThe Tides at Birch Bay gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and relaxation while also being just moments from the beach and the amenities of Birch Bay, including the famous C Shop, marinas, golf courses and many other activities.
Finding some old-fashioned family fun at The Tides
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Don Fennell photoDaniel Oakley and the Richmond Sockeyes are looking forward to the 2014-15 Pacifi c Junor Hockey League season. The team is the defending regular-season champion and came within a victory of repeating as play-off titlists too.
Sockeyes in midst of camp
Currently in the midst of an intensive pre-season training camp, the Rich-mond Sockeyes will play one exhibition game—versus the defending playoff champion Aldergrove Kodiaks Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Minoru Arenas—before embarking on the 2014-15 Pacific Junior Hockey League regular season. Their home opener is Thursday, Sept. 11 versus Grandview Steelers. Face off is 7 p.m. at Minoru Arenas.
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Kajaksplanning inaugural throws festival
All four members of the Richmond-Kajaks Track and Field Club, named to the 25-athlete B.C. and Yukon Com-mand Legion Team that represented the province at the recent national champion-ships, will now be turning their focus to the upcoming Kajaks Throws Festival.
The inaugu-ral festival is set for Sept. 6 and will celebrate the opening of the club’s new throws facility built to International Association of Athletics Federation specifications.
Featuring athlètes ranging from Midgets to Masters, the meet will begin at noon with shot put, hammer, javelin and discus events.
Register for the open event at [email protected].
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Leonhardt shot a seven under 65 on opening day and closed with a two under par 70 to win the tournament at the Lake-point Golf and Country Club.
“I play professionally on the PGA Tour Chi-na. I’m home for a couple of more weeks and then I go back to China and play on the tour there,” he said. “I found out through guys in Vancouver on the Vancouver Golf Tour that we play on. A bunch of guys like Bryn Parry come up here almost every year and told me good things about it and that some pros were needed. I thought ‘that’s perfect, lets do it’”
It was Leonhardt’s first visit to the area and at the golf course. He said the course and competition were outstanding over the two days.
“This is the first time I’ve ever been here. I flew in the night before the event and came right here. I didn’t know anything about the course,” he stated. “It was really good; I liked it. I had no expectations but I think the greens were very tough. They were really slopey so it’s really important to leave your ball below the hole. The guys were great. There was maybe five or six Vancouver guys I play with a bunch and they’re all great players. The pros here put up some good
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sports
For decades, most sports organizations have had to rely on hand-written paper forms for athletes’ critical emergency information, such as contact details for parents, guardians and emergency contacts, and medical details necessary to help care for an athlete. Now, with ViaSport partnering with ePACT, that’s about to change.
The ePACT emergency network replaces these paper forms with a secure online system, accessible via web, phone and app. By replac-ing these difficult to manage paper forms, ePACT directly helps reduce risks and improve player safety, while providing a one-stop-shop for sports team administrators, coaches and safety personnel to access player medical details—even without an internet connec-
tion. The system also provides communication tools, ensur-ing notifications can be sent to families and emergency contacts if a player is injured at practice, the bus is delayed from a game, or the rink, pool, or gym are evacuated due to a crisis.
“Every sport presents unique challenges when it comes to safety and our sport leaders play an important role in both knowing what they are, and mitigating risk as much as possible,” says Cathy Priest-ner Allinger, ViaSport’s chief executive officer.
“Effective communication is critical to any emergency and we hope that coaches, families and sport administrators will consider using ePACT to sup-port them in their important role of keeping kids safe both
on and off the field of play.”ViaSport’s partnership with
ePACT was formed in the effort to connect B.C. sport partners to a more comprehensive emergency support technol-ogy, in turn reducing the time, costs and administration re-quired to maintain traditional paper emergency forms and binders.
“ePACT is proud to be an official partner of ViaSport. We’ve heard from countless sports leagues that the paper emergency forms are a pain point each and every season, and we are thrilled that our online system is a solution for this,” says Christine Sommers, ePACT co-founder and CEO. “We look forward to support-ing the local athletic commu-nity and helping provide safe sport for all.”
ViaSport partners with emergency networkGoal is to improve emergency communications and management of medical information for coaches, athletes and families in sport
Games countdown
Jujutsu will be one of the disciplines at the fi rst TAFISA World Martial Arts Games Sept. 3 to 7 at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Tickets at richmond2014.ca.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 OBITUARIES
HENDRICKS, Diane Elaine(Alexander)
July 4, 1954 - Aug. 12, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Elaine Hendricks.She is survived by her loving husband Cliff, her son Wesley (Susan), her daughter Kimberlyand her father Gordon.
~ Gone from home but never from our hearts.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
21 COMING EVENTSKerrisdale ANTIQUES FAIR. Aug 30&31. 10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd. Vanc. Adm $7.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
42 LOST AND FOUNDLOST: Pilot’s personal LOG BOOK. Vicinity of south Richmond. $100 reward for return of complete log book. 604-274-3557
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
A Great JanitorialFranchise Opportunity
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110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH
110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH
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CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98
EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198
BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387
PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587
REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696
RENTALS ...................................... 703-757
AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862
MARINE ....................................... 903-920
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114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS
$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.
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124 FARM WORKERS
GREENHOUSE WORKERWindset Farms - 3660 41B St.
Ladner BC V4K 3N2F/T Contract, 54hrs./week
includes weekends.Duties: Picking, Pruning,
De-leafi ng.Start Date:
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130 HELP WANTED
An Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.
CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s
TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay
Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street
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EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER /GREAT COOK required for sucky dog and his owner. Are you a bit of a character, full of fun, yet able to throw yourself into whatever task is at hand....a perfectionist of sorts - able to sort out the garage one day, and prepare the motorhome the next. Are you organized, reliable, honest and kind? Gotta love ya. $18/hr. P/T male or female. Please call: 604-537-5402.
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PRODUCTION WORKERS
Canada’s Largest Independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for Part-Time Production Workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facility.
This is an entry level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspaper & related advertising supplements.
REQUIREMENTS:• Prior bindery and/or machine operator experience is preferred• Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced enviro. performing repetitive tasks• Must be able to lift 35lbs. & stand for long periods of time• Ability to work co-operatively in a diverse, team-based enviro.• Must be reliable & dependable • Excellent communication skills & detail oriented• Completion of high school• Must have own transportation
This P/T position has a variety of afternoon & graveyard shifts (Mon - Fri). The incumbent must be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
Acupuncturist - F/T Salary: $17.00-$18.00/hr.
As an acupuncturist, your duty is to treat our patients with the method of acupuncture while
being able to explain their symptoms to them.
This position relies a lot on communication.
Mandarin speaking is an asset. BC Reg Acupuncturist Lic a must
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS
P/T OFFICE work avail. Must have exp., good attitude, be responsible & dependable. Phones, data entry, Excel & Microsoft Outlook an asset. Salary neg. Fax resume: 604-275-4401.
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
224 CARPET CLEANING
~CHOICE CARPET CLEANING~604-897-6025 (24 hr)
Free Est. Steam Carpet Cleaning.
260 ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
269 FENCING
S&S LandscapingCEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION604-275-3158
281 GARDENING
A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232
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PLUMBING & HEATING
604-868-7062 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumberswww.1stcallplumbing.ca
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decks. 604-782-4322
320 MOVING & STORAGE
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329 PAINTING & DECORATINGRICHMOND PAINTERS
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338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!
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338 PLUMBINGBRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7
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Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM
Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
341 PRESSURE WASHING
Mr. SIDEWALK Power WashingHOT WATER
Sidewalks, Driveways & PatiosJohn @ 604-802-9033 (Richmond)
POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373
Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Excellence in Quality & Service
604-588-0833All types of Roofi ng
Free EstimateWritten Guarantee
WCB CoverageOver 40 Years Experience
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB
Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
.A East West Roofi ng & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
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25 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
PETS
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560 MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
REAL ESTATE
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV prkg. $415K. 604-944-8100.
627 HOMES WANTED
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706 APARTMENT/CONDO
$1125/1br, 500sq.ft brand new apartment at the Gardens with views of the North shore mountains across Ironwood Mall, Steveston & No.5 Rd. Available immediately. New stainless steel kitchen appli-ances, granite kitchen counter, washer & dryer, parking & locker. Rent excludes all utilities and strata move in/out fees. Half month rent for security deposit. No pets, no smoking. 604-614-7148
#218 7453 Moffat Rd. Super 800+ sq.ft. 1 bdrm, popular Colony Bay Complex. $1275/mo. Insuite lndry. N/S, N/P. Avail Sept 1st. C21 Prudential 604-889-2470
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Christina Lake Commercial Building for Sale or Lease, Hwy Frontage, property has home currently rented ORpurchase current Meat & Deli Business 403-990-0972
747 RV PADS
MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sew-er, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services. Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604-745-2267 email:[email protected]
750 SUITES, LOWER
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751 SUITES, UPPER
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752 TOWNHOUSES
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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Marvel Auctions Ltd. we will dispose of goods, namely: Miscellaneous Goods; debtor “Craig Ogilvie” to recover $990.00 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after August 29, 2014. Goods are currently being stored at Marvel Auctions Ltd.
Contact 604-434-2448 forfurther information.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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551 GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale7311 Anvil Cres.
RichmondSat. Aug. 23rd
9am - 2pm
Large variety of items. $1.00 & up.
Huge Sale Sunday, 10am - 4pm
10391 - Bird Road (btwn Cambie & Bridgeport
off Shell Rd). Tools galore, new & used
helmets, ornaments, china, collectibles, computer & access., sports & fi shing equip., over 500 CD’s, furniture, camping gear,
Nintendo & Sony games & accessories, Taxidermy items &
so much more.
RICHMOND YARD SALE
Sat. & Sun. August 23 & 24, 10-4 p.m.
4451 Fortune Ave. Organic garlic. Elephant &
super Russian garlic.
551 GARAGE SALES
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Julia Olsen photosThe annual East Richmond Community Association/Cambie Community Centre outdoor movie night took place on Tuesday at King George Park. Some 700 community members turned out to enjoy community booths, games, music and more before settling down to watch The Lego Movie. There were 45 volunteers and without their support this event could not have taken place. Coast Capital Savings, Richmond Funeral Home and BC Hydro were sponsors.
500 gift bags were prepared by Richmond Chinese Community Society directors and volunteers for Seniors Lunch Day, which was held last weekend at Continental Seafood House.
Capt. Debbie Middleton photoCadet Christy Chow of Richmond is presented with the plaque recognizing her as the top cadet in 1 Platoon (Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course) during six weeks of training at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre by reviewing offi cer and Vernon Mayor Robert Sawatzky. She is with 2947 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.
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Wall of bird houses brightens Terra NovaWiam Anglas poses with a massive bird house display that her brother Aki Khoshaba helped build at the front of the Terra Nova Housing Co-operative at 6600 Barnard Dr. in west Rich-mond. Children crafted and decorated their own bird houses for the wall, some 85 in total, which now hang on the lattice board that Khoshaba constructed. Martin van den Hemel photo
2014 shaping up to be an average year, when it comes to complaints
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
Depending on who you ask, this has either been a terrible mosquito season, or a fairly typical one.
This week, vector control officers from the Vancou-
ver Coastal Health Authori-ty were outside the dyke at Sturgeon Bank, testing the water for mosquito larvae.
Steven Chao dipped for a sample of the stagnant water from the recent wet spell, and found about a dozen wriggling mosquito
larvae.Those numbers can reach
many times that during a bad season.
Anywhere from zero to four larvae per dip of wa-ter is low, while 20 to 30 suggests an out-of-control problem.
To control those num-bers, the city applies a bio-logical pesticide known as Vectobac, which is harm-less to fish, amphibians and other wildlife.
Based on the number of complaints received this year, it’s been a fairly nor-
mal year, according to Gary Tam, environmental health officer.
Mosquitoes need stag-nant water sources to breed, and that can be found in discarded tires, plant pots or even clogged rain gutters.
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Our Our Community.Community.Our Our People.People.
Richmond is a city of islands, but its people comprise a single inclusive
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This is Richmond: our community.
Here are stories about some of thepeople who help make Richmond the
wonderful community it is.
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Volunteer has raised awareness about Amnesty International and Oxfam
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
Soft spoken and shy, Or-val Chapman has qui-etly tried to make the
world a better place through his 45 years of volunteer work in the community.
While locals may associate his name with his efforts to raise awareness about Amnesty In-ternational and Oxfam, he’s also helped sponsor more than 30 refugees to come to Canada.
“I don’t like to see people suffer,” Chapman said from his condo, a copy of The Poverty and Justice Bible sitting on a table next to his living room window.
Born in Lashburn, Sask. in 1933, about 35 kilometres east of Lloy-dminster, Chapman grew up on a farm and moved to Richmond when he was 14.
He worked as a teacher at many different Richmond schools, in-cluding Bridgeport and Mitchell, teaching every grade at one point, but mostly Grades 4 and 5.
Chapman first began volunteer-ing with the non-profit poverty group Oxfam after seeing all of the suffering caused by a civil war in Nigeria.
“There were a lot of people starving to death there,” he said.
After attending a meeting at
South Arm United Church, he be-came a part of the local branch of Amnesty International.
Chapman’s passion for volun-teerism has waned ever since he was hit by a car while crossing the street, which left him with 45 stitches to his head.
“Most of us here are very fortunate. This is a rich coun-try. I wouldn’t be here without modern medicine. I would like to see a world where people get medical care and a job to do and earn enough to put their chil-dren through school.”
For all of the effort he’s put into helping people around the world, volunteerism has en-abled him to expand his social network, and meet people with common interests.
He recently helped organize a fundraiser walkathon at Garry Point Park, which raised $2,000 for Oxfam.
During the 1990s famine in North Korea, he was part of a committee that over the course of four years, raised about $250,000.
“I believe that if you’re able, that we should help one another and make a better world.”
Martin van den Hemel photoA frequently-read copy of The Poverty and Justice Bible sits on a living room table at Orval Chapman’s home.
Orval Chapman believes all should volunteer if able
“Most of us here are very fortunate. This is a rich country. I wouldn’t
be here without modern medicine. I would like
to see a world where people get medical care and a job to do and earn enough to put their chil-
dren through school.”— Orval Chapman
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Our Community. Our People.
Artist brings scenes from Steveston to life on canvasby Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
Steveston painter Rita McArthur draws inspiration for her art
from her travels around the world, but most ideas spring to her much closer to home—in Richmond’s own fishing village.
Retirement in 2001 gave McArthur time to study paint-ing and drawing, and she found her niche in bringing life to scenes from Steveston on canvas.
Her paintings concentrate on the colours and light of a sub-ject, and she always strives to get sunshine down on paper—with the exceptions of the rainy Highlands of Scotland and mists of Finn Slough.
A member of the Richmond Artists’ Guild and Riverside Art Circle, McArthur has exhibited
her work at numerous lo-cal shows, and has given the public a peek inside her studio during the City of Richmond’s annual Doors Open event.
McArthur was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her first move was to Geneva, Switzer-land, where she lived for five years. It was then on to London before settling in Richmond 41 years ago.
She’s seen Steveston change dramatically in her three de-cades there.
“One thing that hasn’t changed is that everyone knows everyone else, and any time you go for a walk it takes twice as long, because there’s always someone to stop and talk to.”
Her interest in art stems from childhood. As a young girl, her mother would often take her to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. The Impressionist paintings were her favourite.
“From the age of about 12 I wanted to be an artist but life took over and I didn’t start un-til I retired from my job at the Richmond Hospital. I took my first lessons with Mark Glavina at the Phoenix Art Gallery, in Steveston of course.”
Still to do for McArthur is more travelling. She travelled extensively in her younger
years, and would like to revisit some of those places that have changed so much— Dubai, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
“Nairobi had dirt streets and only two buildings which were more than three storeys. When I see it on the news now it looks like a bustling metropo-lis—hard for me to imagine. Many places, such as Iran and Afghanistan, I would not be able to visit these days, but I’m sure they would be unrecog-nizable to me now.”
Rita McArthur: Artist began new career in retirement
Rita McArthur, a 41-year Richmond resident, would often visit a Glasgow art gal-lery as a child. It wouldn’t be until retirement that she’d have a chance to pursue an art career.
“From the age of about 12 I wanted to be
an artist but life took over and I didn’t start until I retired from my
job at the Richmond Hospital. I took my
fi rst lessons with Mark Glavina at the
Phoenix Art Gallery, in Steveston of course.”
— Rita McArthur
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Cinevolution embraces difference in the community
by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
It’s become one of the biggest events at Richmond Cultural Centre—thanks to the efforts of
people like Yun-Jou Chang.Your Kontinent Film and Media Arts Festi-
val, an annual celebration of international fi lm and unconventional art, took over the Minoru Boulevard venue for 10 days last month.
The festival is produced each year by Cinevolution Media Arts Society, whose managing director is Chang. The 25-year-old took on the role in 2012, and has already helped bring three festivals to life.
Chang, who has a University of B.C. degree in English and sociology, also works as an attendant at Richmond Cultural Centre, and has a passion for connecting people through arts and culture.
She grew up in Taipei, Prince Rupert and Richmond—moving back and forth be-tween the three cities. A graduate of R.C.
Palmer, Chang has called central Richmond home for 14 years.
The energy, diversity and moments of un-expected connection are what Chang likes most about her community.
“I love stumbling across seniors tai chi classes in Richmond Centre in the early morning, happening upon a ballroom danc-ing class in the school board parking lot at night, or wandering by an impromptu photo shoot in a dingy back alley. I love to see people transform drab, unassuming spaces simply by gathering and doing something together.”
She discovered Cinevolution while look-ing to get involved in Richmond’s arts and culture scene near the end of her university career. At the time, Chang and her friends routinely complained about the lack of a space for critical discourse and creative experimentation. She found that in Cinevo-lution and its annual festival.
“The Your Kontinent Festival is important to me because it encapsulates Cinevolution’s vision of a community that not only recog-nizes but embraces diff erence, whether it is social or cultural. The YK Festival uses fi lm and media art to activate people’s capacity for curiosity, creativity, and encourage them to challenge convention and envision other
ways of being in the world.”Now in its seventh year, Cinevolution is run
entirely by volunteers, who are always look-ing for more like-minded people to join the team. The organization is currently develop-ing a drop-in program at the cultural centre’s
Media Lab—a place to experiment with new technology.
As for Chang’s personal to-do list?“Too many to list, but I would love to begin
developing my love of words and literature into some form of creative practice.”
Yun-Jou Chang: Making connections through arts and culture
Yun-Jou Chang, 25, is the managing director of Cinevolution Media Arts Society.
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Tourism Richmond director of sales helps bring the world to Richmond
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
Gayle Morris credits her parents with infecting her with the
travel bug.Today, her job is to spread that
adventurous affliction to people in other parts of Canada, the U.S. and the rest of the world.
Morris is the director of sales for Tourism Richmond, and said it was her father’s love for travel that enabled her to see much of the world as she was growing up, and scratch off many of the items on her bucket list.
He believed in living life to the fullest, and that the world was your oyster, she said. He owned a Lower Mainland taxi cab company before getting into real estate, and loved meeting people from all walks of life.
“My love for being a story teller started with him,” Morris said, adding that he died too young, at the age of 58.
“He was a great guy.”
She’s fashioned that passion for people and places into a career where she markets the very place she calls home: Richmond.
“We are so blessed because of our location,” Morris said of Rich-mond’s proximity to Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport, which serves as a North American gateway to Asia, in-cluding China, Japan and Korea.
Morris has become an Asia Pacific specialist in opening relationships with tour operators in Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and she’s part of a team—comprising the airport, local hotel operators and other local vendors—that has made some strong inroads in bringing more tourists to the Lower Mainland and specifically Richmond.
Richmond has experienced a 20 per cent year-over-year increase in visitations to Rich-mond, and Morris said that growth is just the tip of the ice-berg. She believes it’s achievable to see that annual growth level sustained for the next decade.
And if that comes to pass, that translates into a product devel-opment opportunity.
The Richmond Night Market, the Richmond Olympic Oval Mu-seum and the luxury boutique retail outlet currently being built on Sea Island are all products that will bring in visitors.
But then there’s those who think outside the traditional.
One tourist group came from Mainland China, rented local Harley Davidson motorcycles,
and rode all the way to the Okanagan.
It’s this type of experiential vis-it—rather than just jumping on and off a bus that rolls through
the city—that Tourism Richmond is looking to encourage.
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Pianist believes all children should get to know music
by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
Richmond music teacher Mimi Ho has a passion for music
education. As the current president
of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association Rich-mond branch, Ho is proud to work with fellow teachers to maintain a high level of musi-cal excellence in Richmond.
Through her involvement with the association, Ho helps provide performance opportu-nities for students, organizing professional workshops and awarding outstanding students with scholarships.
Ho began studying piano at age three—and she was hooked. It was in Hong Kong where she built her technique before arriving in Canada. The
Hugh Boyd grad’s nearly two-decade-long teaching career began in her teenage years.
Her unique background includes a computer science degree and experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities. She holds an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
“Despite having a computer science degree and being in that industry for six years, I now work full-time in private music teaching. I am pas-sionate and driven in every profession that I choose and I believe that if one is genuinely interested in the area that he or she works for, success is just a consequence of determina-tion and dedication.”
Her passion for music educa-tion is rooted in the belief that all children should get to know music. It’s a vehicle to express themselves, like language, she said.
“Unlike the IT industry where I interact with a machine most of the time, I am the most
grateful to be able to directly influence my students’ music education, and best of all, instil the love of music for all the students I work with.”
Outside of music—she still wants to further her own music education—she enjoys badminton and snowboarding, and likes the multiculturalism and diversity Richmond offers.
“Richmond is a vibrant city with nice natural scenery and lots of good food. A bike ride along the dyke or an ice cream trip at Fisherman’s Wharf are some of my favourite summer activities.”
Mimi Ho is a Richmond music teacher who also holds a computer science degree.
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Former Centre for Disease Control scientist went from working with viruses, to advocating for the poorby Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
De Whalen has followed an usual path to her current role as president of Cinevolution Media Arts Society, one
where she’s managed to develop all regions of her brain.
While many might recognize her name from the advocacy work she’s done for the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre, or the Richmond Poverty Response Committee, did you know she previously worked for the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, as a public health lab scientist?
After earning her biology degree from Simon Fraser University, Whalen worked mostly in virology (the study of viruses) at the CDC for many years before her interests were turned to lab safety.
She cast a critical eye on the procedures used in the lab, and was concerned about lab safety and the health of her colleagues. At that time, drawing biological samples entailed using one’s mouth to suck from a glass-straw-like pipette. (Imagine coughing or sneezing and acciden-tally ingesting a sample of a noxious, possibly hazardous substance.)
After sitting on the safety committee, she eventually became a shop steward, where her love for advocating
for others blossomed in a union environment.“I was brought up believing social justice was the most
important thing in the world,” she said. “I learned that on my mother and father’s knee.”
Her parents taught her it was important to speak up for others who couldn’t speak for themselves, she said.
Her advocacy work has gotten better with age, she off ered.
“The older I get, the less I care about what people think of me,” she chuckled.
She honed her skills at “arguing convincingly to get what we needed” during her time working for the union.
Following her retirement from the CDC, she was hired as a union staff representative for the B.C. Government and Service Employee Union, something she did until 2005.
The non-profi t world was opened to her at the time she was helping child care workers negotiate a collective agreement.
She soon found herself advocating for child care issues, for worker rights and the rights of all parents to have ac-cess to safe, aff ordable and quality child care.
Upon retiring from a 30-year career split between the lab and the union, Whalen then moved on to the Rich-mond Women’s Resource Centre, where for seven years she took on a number of lead roles, including as past president, vice president and secretary of the board of directors.
While she devoted a lot of her life to learning the sci-ences, today the arts region of Whalen’s brain is being stimulated.
She’s now the president of the Cinevolution Media Arts Society, where she’s helping in the areas of governance and policy development.
“I’m really enjoying that,” she said about fostering great-er community engagement and fi nding new audiences.
When she’s not learning to read music, or singing with the seven-member women’s group Re:Sisters, Whalen can be found on her hobby farm in East Richmond. De Whalen has gone from lab work to safety.
From pathogens to people, De Whalen’s passion evolved
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Our Community. Our People.
Local couple brings stability, love, hope to children in foster care
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
Lois and Gilles Bouchard know a thing or two about the chal-lenges of raising a family.
They have four children of their own, 12 grandchildren, and three great granchil-dren, and family life is obviously some-thing they cherish, judging from the way their home in west Richmond is adorned with family pictures and childhood keep-sakes.
But it was their encounter with a 15-year-old girl who came into their lives and opened their eyes to the plight of foster children, that spurred them into action back in 1980.
In the span of a year, before her 16th birthday, that teenager lived in three dif-ferent foster homes.
“That kind of was shocking to me, that that could happen to a Canadian child,” Lois said.
“It caused me to want to know more about that subject.”
She quickly learned that the young girl’s
experience wasn’t uncommon, and that children in foster care moved frequently.
That girl stayed in their family’s social circle until she was turning 19, when she was set to receive a $400 cheque from the government, and released from foster care, without any resources whatsover.
“Again, shocking, but again, I learned it was typical.”
In fact, foster children are released to live life on their own at the age of 16 in most provinces, including Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Bouchard’s research eventually led her to the SOS Children’s Village concept, which was founded in 1949 in Austria by a student of pediatric medicine, Hermann Gmeiner, whose vision for children and family was obviously shared by many around the world.
But together with her husband, and after many years of hard work and frustra-tion, countless meetings and cooperation from a myriad other organizations, in-cluding local churches, that they founded what remains Canada’s only SOS Village.
“It’s just amazing how the community worked together,” she said, crediting the help they received from SOS international headquarters—who agreed to fund the purchase of land in the Lower Mainland— as well as St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. James Anglican Church and St. Albans Anglican Church, among others.
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Martin van den Hemel photoSOS Children’s Village BC founders Lois and Gilles Bouchard.
Lois and Gilles Bouchard founded SOS Children’s Village out of love for children
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Our Community. Our People.
Through The Dental Mission Project Society he helped establish, Dr. Doug Nielsen has provided free dentistry to those in need
by Don FennellStaff Reporter
Doug Nielsen has, both figura-tively and literally, dedicated his life to making people
smile.A resident of Richmond since the age
of two, when his family moved into a home at No. 1 Road and Granville Avenue in the-then township’s west side, the popular and widely-respected longtime local dentist has made it a mission to help others. It’s a calling that can, in part, be attributed to a challenge laid down by his Uncle Erik.
During a family dinner one summer while on vacation from the Yukon, Erik asked the young teen about his future career plans. Responding with a laugh, Nielsen said: “Well, my plans are to go to Grade 9 at Hugh Boyd.”
“The difference between success and failure is focus and drive,” challenged Uncle Erik, who then encouraged his
nephew to seek out professionals and interview them about their work and if they liked it.
That fall, when one of his teachers as-signed the class a project to do career profiles, he took up his uncle’s challenge by going out and talking with doctors and dentists. He was suitably pleased when Dr. Ross Upton, at the time presi-dent of the College Dental of Surgeons of B.C., agreed to an interview.
“My mom drove me to his office, but being used to me having a 10-minute interview with the previous professionals didn’t expect me to be long. She wound up driving around and around the block for an hour and 15 minutes while Dr. Up-ton shared his passion for dentistry and the wonders that the career holds. By the time I left his office I was convinced that I was going to be a dentist.”
Only a year after graduating from UBC Dental School in 1972, Nielsen opened the Steveston Smiles practice. And throughout his many years in dentistry, Dr. Nielsen has continued to pursue higher learning by participating in many programs to improve patient care and expand the services offered.
Nielsen’s passion for his profession also extended to his becoming past president and director of the Vancouver and District Dental Society. In May, 2008 he was hon-ored to be selected for a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists. Selection to the Fellowship reflects one’s excep-
tional leadership, achievements, and involvement in the dental profession and in the community. It also recognizes an ability offer new insights and directions for dentistry and oral health. It is indeed an elite group, reflected by the fact only 108 fellowship have been awarded in B.C. while there are more than 3,000 dentists in the province.
“I love learning, and particularly love learning about dentistry,” says Nielsen. “I consider myself to be truly blessed because I love what I do.
“Receiving a Fellowship was a very humbling moment, to know that my peers would nominate me for such a great honour. Dentistry is a challeng-ing, yet wonderful career that provides opportunities for teaching, research, private practice, community health and fellowship with peers. I have made, and continue to make, many lifelong friends through dentistry and I look forward to going to work every day.”
The proud parents of four children—daughter Michele, who now owns the family practice Steveston Smiles, Robin, Nicole and Michelle, Nielsen and his wife Susan were both shaped as individuals
by growing up in modest households. He says both families always looked for op-portunities to help friends, neighbors and strangers.
“It’s always been about fi nding ways to extend a helping hand of kindness,” he says.
One way the couple continues to carry out that mission is through The Dental Mission Project Society (www.TheDentalMissionProject.com) which they established with the help of family, friends and colleagues some years ago.
“We loan out portable dental equipment and supplies to dental teams so they can volunteer throughout the world,” explains Nielsen.
Since its inception, the Nielsens and various other teams have provided more than $2 million worth of free dentistry to those in need—both internationally and in their own back yard. And in the last two years, Doug and Susan have focused their energy locally, mentoring students of the UBC Dental School in mobile den-tal clinics in rural B.C., East Vancouver and Richmond Hospital (for seniors). In the fall they will be working with the Steveston Buddhist Church on a free dental clinic in Steveston.
“In working with UBC Dentistry over the past several years in our mobile clinics, our team has had a wonderful opportu-nity to mentor over 200 dental and dental hygiene students,” says Doug. “It’s been my pleasure as an alumnus to give back to the school.”
Dr. Doug Nielsen and his daughter Dr. Michele Nielsen look for opportunities to help friends, neighbors and strangers.
A life dedicated to making others smile“It’s always been about fi nding ways to extend a helping hand
of kindness.” — Dr. Doug Nielsen
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Michele Nielsen leads team at Steveston Smiles
by Don FennellStaff Reporter
He taught her to throw a soft-ball, offered up sage advice through her childhood, and
inspired her to become a dentist.And dad—also known as Dr. Doug
Nielsen—continues to stand tall in the eyes of Dr. Michele Nielsen.
“I have worked side by side with my dad for 12 years,” she says. “Sometimes when I try to explain how enjoyable and rewarding the experience has been, I feel like there are no words that can truly explain the honour and appreciation I feel. He’s been my mentor in everything from the dentistry itself to patient care and running a business.”
And since Michele has purchased Ste-veston Smiles from her dad, their profes-sional relationship has transitionedm though she believes they still learn from each other on a daily basis.
“When I bought the practice from him he gave me his keychain that I always remem-ber him having,” she says. “Inscribed on it are the words ‘commitment to excellence.’ I carry it with me every day and I am so proud to call him my dad.”
Michele was a mere 13 years old when she began working part-time at the dental practice. During that fi rst summer she—along with everyone else in the offi ce—was
gobsmacked watching her dad perform a unique dental procedure.
“It wasn’t something most people would fi nd fascinating, but it peaked my interest,” she says.
Still, it wasn’t until late in high school and early university days that she committed to apply to dental school. That was after she went through a period when she admits to trying fi nd anything else but becoming a dentist.
“I ruled out many options before fi nally accepting that dentistry combined my love of art, science and healthcare with the added benefi t of creating independence and fl exibility of being self-employed. It was the perfect fi t.”
In 2001, Nielsen received her dental degree from Montreal’s renowned McGill University which as followed by a dental residency at the Jewish General Hospital where she gained valuable experience treating patients with many dental and medical conditions. She joined the Steveston practice with her dad in 2002, but for the next few years managed also to fi nd time to continue studying. She is a certifi ed invisalign braces provider, trained and certifi ed by the Pacifi c Training Institute for Fa-cial Aesthetics to provide facial botox cosmetic treatments. She is also trained in nitrous oxide sedation which can make treatment more comfortable for anxious or younger patients, and has further advanced her skills and train-ing in computerized dentristy using a milling system to design crowns which provide higher quality restorations.
In 2009, Nielsen was awarded a scholar-ship to the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies and spent 18 months with a
Vancouver-based team advancing her talents in dental esthetics, smile design and smile makeovers. She continues to train as a proctor with the centre.
With husband Chris, a parent of two young boys Matthew and Nathan, Nielsen’s naturally friendly demeanour makes her popular with patients—many of whom she has known for several years.
“It does make coming to work every day extremely rewarding, and it is great to have meaningful conversation about people’s lives,”
she says. “To be a part of a community and see people grow and change, and their successes and even struggles, I am grateful to be able to be here to experience it all.”
Working in a true family practice is even more rewarding. Several patients have been seen her grow up, and she cherishes the op-portunity to care for their oral health and, in some instances, their children and grand-children as well. Most of all, she enjoys the opportunity to change people’s fear of going to the dentist.
“I fi nd joy in being able to welcome some-one into the practice who has dental anxiety, showing them that going to the dentist and taking care of their oral health is something they can do with my help,” she says. “I don’t expect them to love coming to the dentist, but at least they can do it and get the neces-sary work done. I have an adult female pa-tient who used to be terrifi ed of the dentist, but now at her regular appointments she asks me ‘What’s next?’
“It is even more rewarding with children. To have a child who doesn’t even want to come in the building to bringing me fl owers to asking me when I’m going to do his fi rst fi lling makes me feel fulfi lled.”
Nielsen also has a passion for art and at dif-ferent times over the past decade has explored and expressed her creative side through drawing, water colours, and acrylics. Her latest passion, while a bit ironic, is cake decorating.
“It’s a great skill and passion to have, especially with two young kids, and I love this hobby more than any of others I’ve embarked on,” she says.
And their cakes are defi nitely to toast of their birthday parties.
Dad inspires daughter to pursue dentistry
Dr. Michele Nielsen works in a true family practice.
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Steve Valenzuela works hard to advance soccer in Richmond
by Don FennellSports Editor
Steve Valenzue-la doesn’t look far for inspira-
tion. Unfailingly by his side is Grace, his best friend and wife of 10 years.
“She is my rock. She encourages me to take risks and try new chal-lenges and supports me in times of darkness,” says Valenzuela, who is
probably best known locally as the thought-ful, energetic president of the Richmond Adult Soccer Association.
When he isn’t working, or working to better his community or advance the game of soccer, Va-lenzuela cherishes the time he spends with his family which includes three-year-old daughter Emma.
“We often go on adventures in Rich-mond exploring nature,” he says. “It’s awesome watching the excite-ment she gets from simple things life throw-ing a leaf into the ditch and watching it fl oat away.”
Watching Emma’s
excitement brings Valenzuela back to his own childhood, and his introduction to soccer.
After a few players from the Vancouver Whitecaps demon-strated the game at his elementary school, Valenzuela and his friends couldn’t wait to get out on the school-yard at lunch and start kicking the ball around. He went home that day insisting his parents sign him up with the South Arm Soccer Club. His parents didn’t know much about soccer, but were happy to get their son involved in some-thing and it was the least expensive sport available.
“My fi rst team was the South Arm Tigers,” he says. “I was fortu-nate to play on a very good team, and I don’t mean just on the fi eld. The families were very involved and there was great camaraderie, team spirit and a strong sense of community.”
The early days were highlighted by team barbecues, roller skat-ing parties and Hallow-een celebrations, and the memorable soccer exchanges with teams from Washington state.
“It used to be a really big deal back in the day. We’d spend a weekend down there and stay in the home of one of their members, and they spend a weekend up here and stay with us in our homes,” says Valenzuela.
“Team members would decorate their cars with their team name and logo while travelling throughout Washington, showing their immense pride of being from B.C. And I re-member our parks were always way better than theirs. The Washington players were in awe of Minoru Park.”
Throughout his youth soccer career, Valen-zuela was fortunate to score some big goals to advance his team in tournament play or help them secure champion-ships. In some sense, he says, it became addic-tive and helped him overcome the fatigue that challenges athletes at all levels. It also en-couraged him to begin seeking out new and diff erent challenges.
When he was 16 years old, Valenzuela and two his buddies Brad Chin and Kevin Cohen decided they wanted to give back by coaching a younger team. They had played together for a few years previous (ironically, Chin and he still do in the Masters Division) and wanted to give the next genera-tion some of the same positive experiences they enjoyed when they started playing soccer. They ended up coach-ing that team for 10 years and watching the kids grow up.
See Page 15
Our Community. Our People.
Steve Valenzuela fi rst stepped onto a soccer pitch at the age of fi ve. The Richmond Adult Soccer Association president has seldom been off it since.
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Bouchard said foster children deserve better in Canada.
“Consider if someone came to you, told you to put whatever you have in boxes, and took you to a strange home in a strange place, to live among strangers. Imagine that happening again, and again, and again in your life,” she says.
And then imagine pushing these foster children out to a world before they have any real sense of themselves, any capacity to manage their lives...They are thrown out with nothing. That’s the way it still is today.”
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From Page B14“We replicated a lot of the experiences
we had like the parties, soccer exchanges and strong parent network in hopes that at least one of the players would perhaps one day feel compelled to pay it forward like we felt we were doing,” Valenzuela says.
The next logical step for Valenzuela was to pursue an executive capacity, and at the age of 20 he was elected to his fi rst soccer board.
“I went to the South Arm Soccer As-sociation annual general meeting and somehow was coerced into joining,” he chuckles. “I became the equipment manager.
“I really enjoyed the role, but my folks eventually had enough of strangers knocking on the door and 200 soccer balls in their garage so I stepped down three years later. It actually worked out well since I was at Simon Fraser Univer-sity at the time and studies were getting a bit heavier.”
But the time away from the soccer board room didn’t last long, and Valen-zuela soon stepped into co-managing an adult team with Chin. But he didn’t enjoy the role much or the fact it was distrac-tion from playing the game. It has, how-ever, served as a lasting reminder and appreciation for the job player-coaches carry out—particularly in his current
capacity as a league president.His ascent to president of the Rich-
mond Adult Soccer Association began in 2008 when the league was asked to host the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup tourna-ment.
He was asked by good friend Noel Estacio, who was league president at the time, to help out.
“Through the course of that tourna-ment I came to realize just how much work he did for our league and how lucky we were to have him,” says Valenzuela. “While exhausting, at the end of that ex-perience we pulled off an amazing tour-nament and after it was over Noel asked if I’d consider running for the board. I’m not sure why, I think it was just to help out a friend, but I eventually said yes.”
Starting as league registrar, it didn’t take long for Valenzuela to conclude that
the organization needed to evolve. And when Estacio left midseason for personal reasons, leaving no one at the helm, Va-lenzuela felt obligated to step forward.
“By nature I have a propensity to want to use technology and data in almost everything and because we lacked that at the league level I felt it was important to begin a journey of moving along that curve, while trying to build our brand,” he says.
“I feel proud of what the board has accomplished since I joined, including creating a Masters Division, but the job is still not complete. We want to continue growing the membership, introduce more summer soccer opportunities, de-velop a stronger partnership with youth and introduce a women’s division.”
Valenzuela, whose day job is director, fi nance operations at Telus Communi-cations, gives back to his community with the passion he does because this is home.
“It’s where my roots are and if I don’t make an eff ort to make my home a bet-ter place, who will?” he says. “I feel very lucky to be a part of this community, which has so much to off er—Steveston, the dykes, our trail networks, parks and amazing restaurants. Grace and I love to eat great food and typically when we go away we’ll try to hit up one fancy restau-rant wherever we are.”
Valenzuela joined his first soccer board when he was 20 years old
“I really enjoyed the role, but my folks eventually had enough
of strangers knocking on the door and 200 soccer balls in
their garage so I stepped down three years later. “
— Steve Valenzuela
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