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was happy to see the City is officially opening its new City Centre Community Centre (C4, as some of us are calling it) Saturday — mainly because it gives me an excuse to write the Ode to Community Centres that has been in my head for a while.

The new centre is beautiful, by the way.

It’s not huge but has a bright, spacious, au naturel feel to it. It looks a bit like the Oval, with its light wood and soft green décor, but, more importantly, it’s designed with the clear intention of bringing people together, supporting families, providing fitness and creating community.

Now for my ode: When I first moved to Richmond, with baby and toddler in tow, life was chaotic, but what held us together, in large part, was the Steveston Community Centre. Despite whatever else was going on, we’d get up, out the door, and head to the centre. My son would go to pre-school, my daughter to child-minding and I to the fitness room.

Some mornings I’d be so sleep deprived I would just lay on the mats, but most mornings I would work out, breathe deep, and have some great chats. (The mid-morning crowd is particularly friendly.)

After that, my kids and I were ready to regroup and head to the Steveston playground (note, playground — another part of this support system) for lunch and run around time.

I’m a Thompson Community Centre gal now, as it’s on my bike route home. Not long ago, I ran into my teenaged son there (where’d the years go?), who’d ridden his long board up the Railway Greenway to play table tennis with friends.

Point being, Richmond’s parks and recreation department has served my family well.

When it comes to raising kids, so much focus is on parents — and for good reason.

But we can’t do it alone. Resources like bike paths, playgrounds and affordable and wellresourced centres, are also critical.

Now my parents live nearby. I can’t even begin to list the community centre activities they’re involved with, from seniors’ outings to pole walking (not to be confused with pole dancing, although they may offer that too.)

What I find interesting is that Richmond has a very pro-business city council. Some could (and may) argue fitness programs, dance lessons, seniors programming and preschools are best left to the private sector.

In fact, during the mega home debates, “let the market decide” was a frequent refrain.

But community is more than a commodity.

It’s good to see that, at least in the world of parks and recreation, council and staff appreciate government has a place.

So, welcome to the fold, C4. May you offer some frazzled mom the sanctuary Steveston offered me.

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Notice of Intent to Dispose 2016 of Land City Appointments (Statutory Right of Way) Richmond City Council wishes to fill vacancies on the

following Advisory Committees/Boards/Commissions:

The City of Richmond intends to grant a Statutory Right of Way of approximately 323.1 square • aAdvisory on theknow Environment (6) 1 Block 4 North Range 4 meters over portion ofCommittee Dyke Road legally as Lot 1 Section Agricultural Advisory Committee (4)Vancouver Water District for $10 for the West New•Westminster District Plan 46040 to Greater • aAquatic Services purposes of water main line. Board (3)

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Intercultural Advisory Committee (4) Museum Society Board (2) Parking Advisory Committee (5) Public Art Advisory Committee (4) Public Library Board (5) Seniors Advisory Committee (7) Sister City Advisory Committee (6) YVR Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (1) YVR Environmental Advisory Committee (1)

Persons interested in serving the community, in a volunteer capacity, on any of the above advisory bodies are invited to submit an application, along a resume, to the attention of theRight CityofClerk’s The Citywith of Richmond intends to grant a Statutory Way ofOffice, approximately 323.1 square meters overthan a portion of Dyke Road no later September 25,legally 2015.know as Lot 1 Section 1 Block 4 North Range 4

West New Westminster District Plan 46040 to Greater Vancouver Water District for $10 for the Please refer to ourmain website purposes of a water line. at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/boards/

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LETTERSto the Editor

Dog-eating slur needs to be addressed Dear Editor: I came out after having coffee at McDonald’s at the Russ Baker Way location with my colleagues this morning.

There were two elderly gentlemen sitting outside with a small Bichon. As the name suggested, she has a lovely coat of white fluffy fur and especially well trimmed on her head.

I am a dog lover and I commented that I love her hair. To my surprise, one of the gentlemen responded that I thought you would like to eat it.

I walked away. My colleague turned around and challenged him that his comment was inappropriate. We left and they did not say anything.

I have left out the ethnic or race origins of everyone involved in this encounter on purpose. This is to see how widespread the stereotype belief of whom would like to have our canine friends as a food source.

There are reports from time to time that certain cultures, including Chinese, consume canine as a food source.

Stereotyping works in identifying a conduct of one person or more and inferring it upon the whole group. In this case, since I am Chinese, the gentleman inferred that I would like to eat his dog. It does not matter whether it was an innocent or racist remark.

In any way, this kind of remarks should not be acceptable in this society.

I did not engage any further in this encounter. However, in retrospect, I should have had said something. By not taking action, I feel that I am silently condoning such actions. It is as if I witnessed a crime and did not take actions to stop it. It is as if I witnessed bullying in a workplace or school and did not report or stop it.

This is why I am writing and sharing my story with my fellow citizens. This might be an innocent and insignificant event. There are probably only a very small number of people who would make such bigotry remarks or comments.

Nevertheless, I believe it is also my duty and obligation, as a member of this community, to take action and weed out offensive and bigotry remarks or behaviours.

Michael Fu Richmond

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Send your letters to editor@richmondnews.com. Include your name and city. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for brevity, taste and legality. The Richmond News does not publish anonymous letters.

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Leaf blowing Finding solutions together Preserving heritage ought to be and culture, the banned mom and pop way

Dear Editor, A few days ago I saw someone along Gilbert Road raking leaves on the grounds of an apartment tower. By hand. Noiselessly, unpollutingly.

I wanted to congratulate him.

In my neighbourhood, gardeners have no manual equipment, just gas-powered weed-whackers, lawnmowers and leafblowers.

One man, servicing two adjacent properties, first shears all lawns with weedwhacker, slowly, then goes over everything with his gas lawnmower and finally brings out his leaf-blower. The persistent noise and stench are unbearable, even with windows closed.

At three or four houses next to and across from me, the gardeners use leafblowers for every imaginable purpose, including cleaning their shoes and equipment, always leaving the air reeking of gasoline and, when the wind comes from a certain direction, blowing a cloud of dust and pollution all over my property.

According to a story posted 16 July 2001 on CBC News, leaf-blowers were to be fully banned in Vancouver by 2004.

Why can’t Richmond follow suit and show some concern and respect for our ears and lungs?

Sabine Eiche Richmond

Dear Editor, Someone once told me that democracy begins in conversation because it is in conversation that we learn to care about one another.

It is in conversation that we exchange ideas and hear the other side. It is in conversation that we learn to understand and question and see new ideas.

When the city brings people together, like last week’s public hearing, they will find the best answers from the community they serve.

We have an opportunity to help our elected officials understand what is going on around our neighbourhoods.

The lack of affordable housing and design issues are two great challenges that we face in Richmond, and I applaud the mayor and council for their continued efforts in a transpar-

ent and collaborative approach.

There is now a broader awareness that something needs to change in order to improve the current situation.

Despite ongoing challenges, the city continues with its work by pressing the development industry to build more affordable, livable, housing that works. It is unlikely that the housing challenges facing us in Richmond will disappear anytime soon.

However, it is important for us to continue to find ways to keep more families in Richmond and in order to achieve this goal, we need to continue to work together.

Let’s not forget that we’re all in this together, and we will find the right solutions.

Sal Bhullar Richmond

What is in the package?

Dear Editor, Many Chinese markets in Richmond are stocking their shelves with processed/packaged imported products from Asia.

The packaging often

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The nutrition label is lacking and there is no expiry date.

This is all in violation of Canadian federal

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Boardofof Variance Appointments Notice Intent to Dispose of Land (Statutory of Way) wishes to fill positions Richmond Right City Council on the Board of Variance

The City of Richmond intends to grant a Statutory Right of Way of approximately 323.1 square meters over a portion of Dyke Road legally know as Lot 1 Section 1 Block 4 North Range 4 Persons interested in serving the City of Richmond’s ofthe West New Westminster District Plan 46040on to Greater Vancouver Water DistrictBoard for $10 for purposes of aare water main line.

Variance invited to submit an application, along with a resume,

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For information please contact: Michael Allen Candidates for this 3-year volunteer appointment may come from Manager, Property Services a broad background and have varied experience. Prospective Board City of Richmond

members must be able to be objective, exercise sound judgement, and work collectively to render decisions.

The Board of Variance is appointed by Richmond City Council and is responsible to provide an avenue of appeal for those property owners seeking a variance from certain provisions of the Zoning Bylaw where compliance with the bylaw would create undue hardship. These appeals are usually in connection with the siting of buildings or additions, the re-construction or alternation of buildings as a non-conforming use, and instances of hardship The City of Richmond intends to grant a Statutory Right of Way of approximately 323.1 square resulting from the potential early termination of land use contracts.

meters over a portion of Dyke Road legally know as Lot 1 Section 1 Block 4 North Range 4 West New Westminster District Plan 46040 to Greater Vancouver Water District for $10 for the It is expected that the 5-member Board of Variance will be very purposes of a water main line.

active in 2016 and possibly in 2017 with a regular schedule of

For information contact: bi-weekly orplease weekly meetings. The volunteer time commitment will Michael Allen be better estimated by the end of 2015.

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rules and regulations.

Where are the inspectors who are responsible for checking on these matters?

Alan Johnson Richmond

Dear Editor, Re: “Protect the mom and pop shops,” Letters, Aug. 14.

Since you printed my letter “Protect the mom and pop shops,” I have had three, long-time merchants in Steveston thank me for my comments.

They also made it clear that it would not take much of an increase in their rents or leases to force them to think seriously about moving their businesses elsewhere.

They also pointed-out how many shops in the centre of the village (four) have been vacated in the last two months and that those were likely a result of the aforementioned rent increases.

The mom and pop stores in Steveston offer merchandise and shopping experiences that cannot be had anywhere else in Richmond, and adding more generic spas, yoga parlours,

hair dressing salons, and boringly familiar chain stores will only detract from the village’s heritage character and undermine its reputation as a unique tourist destination.

Perhaps one letter writer, who has challenged my claims, should take the time to get to know established merchants in Steveston, as I have done over the past 30 years, and ask them what their opinion might be about the issue — or visit delightful towns like La Conner, Coupeville, Snohomish, or Port Townsend in Washington State to see how they have preserved and protected their heritages.

Chain stores and franchise outlets draw customers to malls, outlet centres, and inner big-city shopping corridors, not to places like Steveston.

Ray Arnold Richmond

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Walking on eggshells – proposed pension reform I have felt for many years that a senior widow/widower loses an inordinate amount of income.

They lose their late spouse’s OAS entirely, and their CPP survivor benefit is only 60% of their late spouse’s CPP (and the maximum CPP benefit is now only $1,070, subject to the annual CPI increase). Thus, being a single or widowed senior is financially difficult, especially if your income is largely pension-based.

Earlier this week, the Conservative Party unveiled the Single Seniors Tax Credit, to start in January 2017. The credit will be phased in over four years. The tax credit is estimated to save eligible seniors about $300 per year in taxes. This credit is a step in the right direction.

However, there are no easy answers to the question of how to increase vulnerable seniors’ incomes.

The numbers of Canadians over age 65 is climbing fast, and as more and more people (thousands each month now) apply for and receive pension benefits, the costs of our CPP and OAS also rise fast. The CPP is funded, but the OAS is not. Today, our contributions to the CPP exceed payouts, but that is expected to change within the next five years.

A wholesale increase in CPP benefits is not necessarily a long-term answer. More study is needed to answer this complex issue.

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EXPRESS YOUR LOVE OF ARTS & CULTURE SEPT 25, 26 & 27, 2015

VISUAL ARTS

LITERARY

PUBLIC ART BUS TOUR* Sat & Sun: 1:15–3:30pm | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate

WRITING WITH WRITERS Fri: 4–5pm | Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate

PAPER-MAKING WORKSHOP WITH THE chART COLLECTIVE Sat: 2–4:30pm | Richmond Cultural Centre Atrium, 7700 Minoru Gate

MULTIMEDIA

CALLIGRAPHY: A DECORATED LETTER Sat: 1–4pm | Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave.

PERFORMING ARTS PIANOS IN THE STREET Fri–Sun: 9am–9pm | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate; Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Dr.; Terra Nova Community Garden, 2631 Westminster Hwy. CHINESE FOLK DANCE SHOWCASE Fri: 3:30–6pm | Richmond Cultural Centre, Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO Sun: 1:30–4pm | Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate

SELF-GUIDED MOBILE TOUR Fri–Sun: 9–5pm | Britannia Shipyards, Historic Site buildings, 5180 Westwater Dr. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR CAMERA Fri: 6:30–9pm | Richmond Cultural Centre, Atrium, 7700 Minoru Gate

HERITAGE LONDON HERITAGE FARM Sat & Sun: 12–5pm | 6511 Dyke Rd. BC THEATRE HISTORY PRESENTATION Sun: 12:30–1pm & 2:30–3pm | Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.

AND MORE! USING FLOWERS AND HERBS IN THE HOME Sun: 12–1pm & 1:30–2:30pm | Cultural Centre Rooftop Garden, 7700 Minoru Gate

City of Richmond

Jack Micner

Council Update

City’s first urban community centre now open

By Bill McNulty If you live, work or commute near Richmond’s city centre, you’ll be happy to hear there is a brand new Bill McNulty addition to the Councillor neighbourhood that is sure to enhance the lives of everyone in the community.

The City’s first urban community centre – City Centre Community Centre is now open and I encourage you to visit.

With recreation and cultural opportunities for all ages a key priority for Council, the City Centre Community Centre’s location will support the needs of the growing and evolving population in Richmond’s central neighbourhoods.

It will ensure there are recreational and cultural opportunities that meet community needs through special events, programs and services. The City Centre Community Association also plays a large role in shaping a healthy, safe community by being involved with developmental issues, while connecting people with people.

As the concentration of residential and commercial development grows to meet targets in the city centre, so does employment, and our population base.

The new 28,000 square foot, two-storey Being near the Canada Line, and major community centre is located at 5900 draws such as Trinity Western’s new Minoru Boulevard (at Firbridge Way) Richmond campus (located directly above within the new Quintet development. the centre), Richmond Centre, Lansdowne Shopping Mall and No 3 Road businesses, This community centre features an the community centre’s location will impressive, well equipped fitness centre; prove to be extremely convenient. bright aerobic/dance studio; meeting rooms; social lounge for all ages; art Lang Centre will remain open and studio and music rooms, kitchen, will now operate as a satellite location to multipurpose programming spaces; a the City Centre Community Centre. community living room; and meeting It will continue to offer programs and rooms. The centre’s regular operating services at its Saba Road location hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to (#140-8279 Saba Road.)

Thursday, and 6 a.m. to midnight For more information on the Friday and Saturday.

City Centre Community Centre, visit www.richmond.ca/citycentre I invite you to the official grand opening for the centre this Saturday (Sept 19) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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NEWS in the City No coincidence woman robbed after flat tire: VPD Police believe her car was tampered with

leading the VPD to strongly suspect that she was singled out at the bank in Richmond and that her tire was tampered with by the men.

“It is possible this was random, but it would olice are hoping CCTV footage will identify be too much of a coincidence that she got a two men suspected of robbing a woman flat tire shortly after withdrawing a large sum who withdrew $5,000 from a Richmond bank. of money from the bank and then two men The woman, who is of Chinese ethnicity, show up at her car within seconds and rob took the cash from the her,” added Montague. bank, believed to be Police are currently looking the TD Canada branch for video footage of the area It is possible this was in Lansdowne Centre, around the bank and the random, but it would be too mall at Lansdowne Centre. on Monday, Sept. 14 at around 11 a.m.

Montague said police are, much of a coincidence that However, at around as yet, unable to release any she got a flat tire shortly 11:30 a.m., while en more information about the route to meet a friend in suspects. after withdrawing a large Vancouver, she noticed “We do get crimes of this sum of money from the a tire on her car was flat nature from time to time; it’s and pulled into a parkalways good to be aware of bank. ing lot near 57th Avenue your surroundings, especially and Oak Street in south – C. B coming from the bank,” Vancouver. advised Montague.

M As she got out of “We suggest you keep your the car, two men, one money and important idendescribed as being south Asian, ran over and tification items out of your purse and wallet. grabbed her purse containing the cash.

Losing your identification can cause a major According to Const. Brian Montague, of disruption to your life.” the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the Anyone with information should contact the victim does not believe she was targeted.

VPD at 604-717-3321 or Crimestoppers free Her account of the incident, however, is and anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Alan Campbell

Staff Reporter acampbell@richmond-news.com

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Scheme let ‘many hundreds’ into Canada illegally: Crown

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any, many hundreds” of immigrants obtained Canadian citizenship or permanent residence with the help of an unlicensed immigration consultant in Richmond who made millions altering passports, a court was told Wednesday.

Xun “Sunny” Wang appeared at a sentencing hearing in provincial court in Vancouver after pleading guilty to eight charges in connection with his immigration businesses.

Federal Crown counsel Bruce Harper said “definitely many, many hundreds” and possibly “well over 1,000” of Wang’s clients obtained Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status through Wang’s fraudulent businesses.

“There are certainly a great number of individuals whose status in Canada, whether permanent residence or citizenship, is now in question,” Harper said.

Wang’s businesses served more than 1,000 customers between 2006 and 2013, charging more than $10 million for services, court heard.

Along with six counts under the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, Wang has pleaded guilty to two counts under the Income Tax Act, including failing to report $2,722,305 of taxable income from 2007 to 2012.

And, despite the millions earned by his companies, court heard, Wang also claimed several thousand dollars of low-income tax benefits between 2008 and 2013, which

! A Richmond man who has pled guilty to making false Chinese passports faced sentencing Wednesday. The judge has reserved decision until next month.

Harper compared to robbing a bank, and then stealing the charitable donation can on the way out.

“It adds insult to injury,” Harper said.

Crown is seeking a sentence of seven and a half years.

“The nature of this fraud is beyond any of the precedents,” said Harper. “You aren’t going to find another case of this magnitude.”

Wang’s clients, Harper said, “are not the refugees we’re reading about in the paper in the last week,” but instead “well-to-do” foreign nationals willing to pay for fraud to get into Canada.

Wang’s defence counsel, Ritchie Clark, said an appropriate sentence was two and a half years, after time already served. Wang has been in custody since June. Clark said Wang, a married father of two teenaged boys, deserves consideration for pleading guilty.

Judge Harris reserved decision on Wang’s sentence until next month.

everyone one come welcome to this free event

Saturday, September 19, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Opening day activities: Official welcome and opening by Mayor Brodie at 12:45 p.m.

Facility tours and roving entertainment Meet Marina Szijarto, Artist-in-Residence, and learn about the Harvest Full Moon Project Arts, dance, fitness, music and physical activity tryouts and demonstrations Free celebratory cupcakes and refreshments

Facility features: 2-storeys, 28,000+ square feet Community living room Meeting rooms

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Art studio

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ELECTIONin the City

Students hit hard with pointed questions GRAEMEWOOD

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line up in their school gym Wednesday to ask all four candidates running in the Steveston-Richmond East riding questions about their political policies. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News ! More photos online at Richmond-News. com.

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he four federal election candidates for Steveston-Richmond East attempted to captivate the attention of hundreds of McMath secondary students at a question and answer session Wednesday morning in the school’s gymnasium.

But instead of the prospective politicians taking charge of the event, the students narrowed down on some difficult issues with several pointed questions.

Grade 12 law student Sadia Naseem asked Scott Stewart of the New Democratic Party and Kenny Chiu of the Conservative Party for their position on Muslim women wearing a face cover during citizenship ceremonies — an issue that the Conservatives intend to take to the Supreme Court of Canada after the Federal Court of Appeal ruled the government’s niqab ban at ceremonies is illegal.

“It’s pretty simple. It’s your religion, your tradition, I think you should be allowed to do it,” said Stewart.

Conversely, Chiu said face covers “are not respectful for women” and wearing a niqab is a sign of disrespect at the ceremony.

He noted face recognition is important for daily, societal operations and it’s particularly important for citizenship ceremonies.

He said he respects the private choice to wear such garb outside of ceremonies.

Naseem, a Muslim herself, said women should “absolutely” be able to wear covers.

Chiu took another human rights question,

this time on Canada’s reported failures to meet United Nations standards on detaining asylum seekers.

“On one hand, we balance the need to provide safe haven for the true refugees; while, on the other hand, we actually plug the holes that are exploiting the systems,” said Chiu.

Another law student, Aidan Wilson, asked Liberal Party candidate Joe Peschisolido whether he personally would have voted for the new security legislation, Bill C-51.

“I know it has been a very controversial bill and four former Prime Ministers, including three Liberals, have denounced the bill. It’s generally regarded as unconstitutional and, so, I was interested in what the Liberal candidate would say on that,” said Wilson.

Peschisolido, in turn, repeated what the bill was and what the Liberals would amend (having already voted for the bill).

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“Sadly, he didn’t answer my question,” said Wilson, who disagrees with the bill.

Peschisolido was more frank about the controversial citizenship legislation of Bill C-24, which takes an unprecedented step to strip citizenship for treasonous acts.

“It’s a bad bill, I’ll vote against it,” he said.

Another student asked for Stewart’s position on marijuana law reforms. Stewart said the NDP would decriminalize the drug.

The issue of the Keystone XL pipeline proposal was raised twice. Chiu took the opportunity to note the Conservative government is aligned with the pro-pipeline views of the Mitch McConnell-led United States Senate, and not the Barack Obama-led White House.

While NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has been noncommittal on pipelines such as Keystone XL (and Kinder Morgan here in the Lower Mainland), Stewart introduced himself

as someone who would act in the best interests of the Fraser River estuary.

Peschisolido, meanwhile, announced he recently turned vegan and told the audience he had made political mistakes in the past, such as running for the Canadian Alliance in 2000.

It was Chiu, as president of the Aliiance’s riding association, who helped him get there.

“I was the one who got this gentleman elected,” said Chiu, a software developer and former school trustee, who began the event by introducing himself as a father of two children attending McRoberts, inviting some good-spirited jeers.

He also started by stating Richmond is a big exporter of berries, alluding to the Conservative government’s broad support for free trade agreements.

When asked about free trade, he noted the Conservatives have brought in 43 new free trade agreements.

Grade 10 student, Semeion Wong, asked Stewart about rising tuition fees.

The NDP has no stated plan to address the issue, although it has been critical of rising student debt.

Green Party candidate Laura-Leah Shaw, whose party wants to eliminate university tuition, was questioned on raising corporate taxes. Shaw said the upper-class could manage to pay more. T.J. Hamberger asked Shaw and Stewart about their opinions on selling bulk water. As both drank from bottled Nestle water, Stewart said climate change needs to be addressed and Shaw said profits from resource extraction should stay in the country.

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City Board CITY OF RICHMOND NOTICE OF TAX SALE

In accordance with the provisions of Section 403 of the Local Government Act, being Chapter 323 R.S. 1996 as amended, the following properties, upon which the taxes are delinquent, will be offered for sale by public auction at the Council Chambers of the City of Richmond, 6911 No 3 Road, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon on the 28th day of September 2015 unless the delinquent taxes, together with interest, are sooner paid. Take notice that the purchaser of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the “Property Purchase Tax Act” on the fair market value of the property, following the expiration of the redemption period. The City makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to research the properties and make all necessary inquires to municipal, and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the properties. Please note that the successful bidder is required to provide full payment (cash or certified cheque) by 4:00 p.m. on September 28, 2015; otherwise, the property will be offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m., September 30, 2015.

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Grits candidate claims event was different from Tories’ roundtable

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ichmond Centre’s Liberal Party of Canada federal candidate Lawrence Woo says a meet-and-greet event held in Richmond exclusively for Chinese media only does not compare to past exclusive media events held by Conservative Party of Canada politicians.

“I was a participant. I did not set it up. But the intention was for the Chinese media to meet some of the new faces on the (Liberal Party) team,” said Woo of the Sept. 9 event, held at a local hotel with several other Liberal candidates from around Metro Vancouver.

Woo said he didn’t know who organized the event. He said most of the candidates had already met the mainstream or English-speaking media, but had yet to have a chance to meet with Chinese-speaking media.

He said nothing in particular was discussed other than basic introductions and some nondescript questions from the media in attendance.

Although he said he felt the Liberal event was appropriate, he didn’t think that was the case for some Conservative Chinese-media only events.

When the News asked if Richmond Member of Parliament Alice Wong’s shark-fin soup eating event in 2012 or Minister of Multiculturalism Jason Kenney’s more recent Richmond roundtable on immigration statistics — both held exclusively for Chinesespeaking media — were appropriate, he said they were not.

City needs help to save farms from PMV

! Liberals hosted a meet-and-greet in Richmond exclusively for Chinese-media. Photo submitted

“That was totally inappropriate because when you have a news story to turn out, or some kind of announcement or new information then the invitation should go out to everybody.

Everyone should have a chance,” said Woo, reiterating that the Liberal event was a “get to know each other kind of invitation.”

In March, Woo introduced himself to all media when he announced his candidacy. He said media events should not be segregated based on language, race or ethnicity.

“If it was up to me, I would not call a press conference for one particular media,” said Woo. “I don’t think there should be segregation of Chinese media, East Indian media. I think that’s totally inappropriate.”

At a McMath secondary candidates meeting Wednesday, a student asked

Kenny Chiu, Steveston-Richmond East’s conservative candidate, about Jason Kenney’s earlier roundtable.

“How is it you can go to these events but still represent multilingual people?” the student asked.

“I don’t particularly support that,” said Chiu, noting he did translate the event.

“English is our common language, that is exactly why the Conservative Party is encouraging newcomers to obtain those skills. …It’s important for us to communicate in a common language,” said Chiu, who then pledged openness if elected.

“In general I actually believe we have to have an open communication channel and that’s why I’ve committed to my fellow citizens in Steveston-Richmond East that I’ll be making myself available as much as possible,” said Chiu.

he City of Richmond will be seeking support to protect farmland from port expansion, when B.C.’s local politicians gather next week for the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

Delegates at the convention will be asked to support Richmond’s motion calling for federal regulatory changes to prohibit port authorities from purchasing any Agricultural Land Reserve property for non-agricultural purposes. The UBCM Convention runs from Sept. 21 to 25 in Vancouver.

“We’re deeply concerned that Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) is prepared to use farmland to meet its expansion plans and this is unacceptable,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

“Farmland is a critical resource that must be protected. This issue potentially impacts on any community that is home to port activities, so it’s important that local governments join to together to oppose any attempt to erode our inventory of farmland.”

Richmond, said the city, has had a simmering conflict with PMV since the port acquired 239 acres of farmland adjacent to its Richmond properties. The property is within the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and zoned for agriculture use, but the port, according to the city, has aspirations to possibly convert it to industrial uses.

The City of Richmond has made repeated requests for a meeting with PMV’s board of directors to discuss its concerns, but the port’s board has declined to meet with city council.

“It’s clear local governments need a united voice to get port authorities to listen to our concerns,” added Brodie.

“That’s why we’re asking our UBCM colleagues to support a move to curb the port’s ability to ignore local and regional wishes when it comes to farmland.”

In addition to prohibiting port authorities from purchasing farmland, Richmond is also asking the federal Transport Minister to require port authorities to establish a meaningful public consultation process with local governments along with a formal dispute resolution process to address municipal/port issues.

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Moon festival cooks up cakes, dinner Traditional autumn event is China’s second biggest

! Jacky So, 8, right, proudly holds aloft his Chinese dragon, while Daniel So, 5, left, shows off his Chinese lantern. Andrew Zhao, 10, centre, is excited about perhaps eating some mooncakes at the festival.

Below: Henry Beh, executive director of the Richmond Chinese Community Society, displays some traditional Chinese autumn festival crafts and treats. Photos by Christopher Sun/Special to the News

CHRISTOPHERSUN Contributor

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andle-lit paper lanterns, a special tasty cake, lots of fresh fruits and a big family dinner is what Anne So remembers most when celebrating China’s second biggest festival of the year.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Harvest Moon and Moon Festival, is an annual family celebration, which gives thanks for a bountiful food harvest. In the Chinese calendar, it is always held on the 15th day of the eighth month, coinciding with the full moon. In the western calendar, it changes every year. This year’s festival falls on Sept. 27.

So grew up on a farm in Canton, giving her an appreciation for the celebration.

“In traditional, Chinese culture, it was a special day for farmers,” So said. “My family always celebrated this when we were in In traditional Chinese China.” culture, it was a speSo moved to Canada cial day for farmers. about 20 years ago and she still celebrates the – A S event with family in her Richmond home, hanging up paper lanterns with her 10-year old son, Andrew Zhao. But for the younger generation, play and eating a special cake made once a year, is what kids celebrate.

“I get to play with lanterns and eat mooncakes and all that awesome stuff,” Zhao said. “It’s fun.”

So is also the general manager of Saint Germain Bakery, so her family will never be deprived of the moon cakes which symbolizes the festival. The round, desserts are filled with various ingredients such as mixed nuts, dried scallop and preserved duck eggs. A single cake, measuring 7x7 cm and four cm in thickness can cost more than $9 each, depending on what’s inside.

“The most popular is the double (duck egg) yolk with white lotus seed,” So said. “Most Chinese bakeries, about 80 per cent of them, charge $35 - $40 for a box of four pieces.”

Making the double egg with lotus seed mooncakes takes almost two months to prepare, So explained. The duck eggs take 45 days to preserve and the lotus seed needs to be stewed in hot water before it’s mashed into a fine paste, with oil and sugar added to it. The amount of

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time it takes to produce some of the cakes may partially explain why farmers would traditionally make this treat only once a year.

“It’s a very long process to make,” So explained, adding the special day is similar to celebrating Thanksgiving. “It’s a very traditional gift for the Mid-Autumn Festival.”

While the festival is traditionally a family affair and is not widely celebrated as Chinese New Year here, the Richmond Chinese Community Society (RCCS) is hosting its annual Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration at Lansdowne Centre on Sunday, Sept. 27, with an opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m. The celebration will include lion and folk dancing, Chinese calligraphy and game booths. Small pieces of mooncake will be given out for free.

“We’ve been doing this for 20 years in Lansdowne,” said Henry Beh, RCCS executive director. “Everyone is welcome.”

The story behind the mooncake festival stems from the overthrowing of the Mongol rulers, 2,000 years ago, Beh

explained. “The Chinese decided to rebel against the (Mongolian) government and they made mooncakes to put messages in there, like ‘lets rebel against the government on this day,’” Beh said. “On that day, all the citizens came out with weapons and they were quite successful in overthrowing the government.”

There is also a lot of mid-autumn fairytales and folklore and some of those stories will be told, in Chinese, at the Richmond Public Library, Brighouse location on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Geared to children, ages six to 12, the traditional stories will be told by Andy Li, who studied ancient Chinese literature and worked as an editor in Beijing for 17 years.

“These are basic folktales, every Chinese person should know them,” Li said, through a translator. “They are old stories.”

One traditional story is about a time when there were 10 suns in the sky, burning all the plants on earth and causing people to die. To rectify this, a man shot down nine suns with a bow and arrow, saving the people and the planet.

Also at the Brighouse library being presented in Chinese for adults, is the Appreciation of Chinese Couplets event from 1 to 3 p.m. Chinese couplets are two complementary poetic lines, usually written to express a person’s love for their motherland, to describe the beauty of nature or to offer best wishes, explained Ronald Chance, who will lead the event.

The 61-year-old became interested in literature and poetry while studying to get his high school diploma at a Vancouver adult eduction school when he was 40.

“People can bring couplings they have found and want to discuss or they can bring something they wrote,” Chance said. “We are going to talk about couplings that are about the moon festival.”

Both events at the library require advance registration at yourlibrary.ca or by calling 604-231-6413.

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Busy day for seniors group ALANCAMPBELL Staff Reporter

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uffice to say, the first day in October is going to be a busy month for the Richmond/ Delta branch of CARP. The advocate group for the mature members of the community is having its AGM, will celebrate National Seniors Day and is hosting a federal election town hall meeting.

The same day, Oct. 1, will also usher in the era of a new chair, businessman Geoff Cowman, who is set to take over the role from Dr. Vic Pauls, who has presided over the growth of the chapter over the last year to 1019 members across Richmond and Delta.

The AGM and election town hall will be held at Pioneer Church on the South Arm United Church grounds at No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway.

Scheduled to appear at the town hall — and most likely face questions on matters affecting seniors and/or people reaching retirement — will be candidates representing all four parties, including: Joe Peschisolido (Liberal), Laura-Leah Shaw (Green), Scott Stewart (NDP) and Alice Wong (Conservative).

“We are going to ask them to focus specifically on the seniors,” said CARP’s chair-elect Cowman, a seniors residence consultant.

“Each party will get five minutes to speak and then we will open it up to the floor and take questions from the audience, which will be asked through the moderator.

“Each candidate will then have 60 seconds to give their answer. We will do this for about an hour.”

! CARP’s outgoing Richmond/Delta chair Vic

Pauls (left) welcomes the local chapter’s chairelect, Geoff Cowman, to the job. Alan Campbell/ Richmond News

The meeting is open to the public, but space is very limited and CARP members will have first preference on seats. If you are interested in attending, you must register first at 604-240-8085 to reserve your seat.

Meanwhile, as he prepares to take a step to the side, Pauls looked back on several successful events run by CARP’s local chapter over the last 12 months or so.

“Despite the fairly large and spread out geographical area that the chapter encompasses, (our) three major events…plus the one that (we) co-sponsored…were extremely well supported by members throughout the area,” said Pauls, a retired dentist.

“We had two wonderful Remembrance Day-themed concerts, run with the Vancouver See Advocates page 17

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Advocates: CARP among most influential From page 16 Welsh Men’s Choir, and a Christmas Party finished off 2014, as well as a Valentine’s Party and the marvellous Seniors Health And Wellness Expo (S.H.A.R.E.) event…”

“Few people know that CARP is Canada’s largest and most successful advocacy group…and we fight strongly for issues that are important to all or that impact all seniors.”

Cowman is the sole nominee for the chair, with other nominees being Becky Herrmann, vice-chair, Jennifer Huang,

secretary, and Bruce Opp, treasurer.

Asked why he decided to offer his time as chair of the chapter, Cowman said there’s still a massive gap in connecting seniors to the services and help available, especially from all levels of government.

“I had a senior with me the other day, in tears because she couldn’t get the answer she needed from a government agency; she reached out to me through CARP,” said Cowman.

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“Many seniors are not savvy on the Internet or on their phones; there’s a huge need to get this co-ordinated.”

Oct. 1 also serves at National Seniors Day and Pauls is urging people to take a moment to consider the seniors in their lives and communities.

“Although it is just one day, it is an important one,” Pauls said.

For more information on CARP Richmond, call 604-240-8085 or go to www. carp.ca/category/community/chapters/ western/richmond.

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We’re doing it for Grandpa ! Hsia brothers,

Timothy, left, and Stephen are dedicating their finalist slots in the Royal Canadian Mint’s national coin design contest to the memory of their ‘hero,’ their late grandfather, Philip. Photo by Alan Campbell/ Richmond News

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he motivations behind Timothy and Stephen Hsia’s entry into the Royal Canadian Mint’s national coin design contest are many.

The Richmond brothers — Timothy, 30, a family doctor at Aberdeen Health Centre, and Stephen, 29, a commercial litigation lawyer — were inspired by the Northern Lights and Canadian nature respectively with their innovative designs, which have earned them each a onein-five chance of national fame out of 10,000 hopefuls.

But it is the memory of the pair’s late grandfather, Philip Hsia, who would have been 100 in two years’ time, that is the real inspiration behind the brothers’ success, not only in becoming finalists in the mint’s public voting contest, but in life, in general.

“Our grandpa was our hero,” said Stephen. “He grew up in poverty and ran away from home at age 11 with nothing but three coins that his mother entrusted with him.

“Over his lifetime, he excelled academically, qualified for the Olympics in track and field, flew bombers in the Second World War with the Flying Tigers, and See Coins page 19

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Coins: Call of nature for brothers From page 18 became a successful businessman in Hong Kong.

In 1968, their grandfather immigrated to Richmond, which he called home until his death in 2010, before which he was a strong advocate about giving back to the community and could be seen jogging around the Minoru track in the early mornings.

“When Tim and I were growing up, Grandpa was an avid coin collector and would give each of his grandchildren a gold coin on their birthdays,” said Stephen.

“We appreciated the gesture and over time realized that Grandpa had effectively made us coin collectors ourselves. We were inspired by the beautiful designs of Grandpa’s coins and we dedicate our coin designs to him.”

Both Tim and Stephen, Princeton University graduates, who live at home with their parents near Steveston Highway and Gilbert Road, are avid amateur artists and designers in their free time and have been drawing and

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! Stephen Hsia’s ‘Confederation Bouquet,’ left, and his brother Timothy’s ‘Dance of the Spirits’ coin designs are finalists in different categories in the Royal Canadian Mint’s 150th anniversary contest.

sketching as long as they can remember.

This is the first time, however, they’ve entered a competition such as the national mint’s, which is being run to find the design for a commemorative coin to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.

Timothy’s “Dance of the Spirits” entry is one of five finalists in the “Our Wonders” category, while Stephen’s “Confederation Bouquet” has a great chance in the “Our Character” division.

And with the general 150th theme in mind, Stephen’s design incorporates

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The News recently featured Adrian Chan, 6, — also a finalist in the “Our Future” category, with his “Whale Plane” design.

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Two’s company, three’s splendid ERICHANSON Sips Happen

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wo or more in the mix is usually better than one.

Varietal wines, produced from one variety of grape, can be wonderful.

I find, however, blends of two or more varietals to be much more interesting.

St. Hallett Poacher’s 2014 SemillonSauvignon Blanc ($13.99) from Australia’s Barossa Valley is an affordable blend that is delightful.

An obvious advantage of mixing two or more varieties is the fact that no single type of grape is perfect.

While one variety may be almost 10 out of 10, there is always some aspect of its character that isn’t stellar.

Adding another variety to the blend may add something that the other grape was missing.

Some sauvignon blancs (SB) can have a strong personality, which is sometimes described as “cat pee.”

Furthermore, SB’s can be fairly acidic, which some people shy away from. By adding some Semillon, the SB’s assertive character is toned down, plus it now has an attractive citrus flavour and a smooth texture to the mouth-feel.

Overall, the Poacher’s is a juicy lightbodied white, with a tropical nose and flavour.

If pineapple, papaya, with squirts of lemon and lime appeal to you, pour your-

! The Australian St. Hallet Poacher’s, left, and the Italian Masi Massianco, right, and Ruffino 2011 (centre) make up a trio of very characterful and affordable wines. Photo submitted

self this blend from St. Hallett.

Or do what they do in the Barossa: Poach some yabbies’ (Aussie fresh water crayfish) or prawns with some splashes of Poachers. As they say Down Under, “Beaut!”

From Italy comes another tasty blend, the 2014 Masi Masianco which combines pinot grigio with Verduzzo ($16.49).

The majority of the Masianco’s mix begins with pinot grigio, which is harvested in August and fermented in stainless steel to retain the fruitiness of that variety.

The minority of the blend is from another native Italian grape, Verduzzo.

It is harvested later in September and then placed on racks to ripen further, See ITALY page 22

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Italy: Bring Tuscany to your table

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If you have been waiting for the opportunity to live on the RIVER FRONT with RIVER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS, look no further. This huge waterfront lot is situated in the popular up and coming Hamilton neighborhood of Richmond.

Easy access to all transportation routes for Vancouver, Burnaby, New West and Delta. Older but well-kept and liveable 4 bedroom home located on a beautiful corner lot that is ideal for you to build your big dream home for the entire family. These properties do not come along very often and the chance to live alongside the Fraser River with all that scenery is very special. Hamilton has schools, rec center and their own fire department.

This is a great community to settle down in with the whole family.

and aged in barriques to add complexity from the wood. After each is vinified separately, the two are blended. I love the Masianco’s ripe pear and quince and the lemon zest aroma.

Overall, it is a dry white with a lengthy finish along with a hint of almond, two trademarks of quality Italian whites.

If you think all pinot grigios lack character, try the Masi Masianco. Enjoy it with clams in a white cream sauce or veal saltimbucca, and savour La Dolce Vita!

From Venezia, the region around Venice, we travel south-west to Tuscany and uncork the Ruffino 2011 Il Ducale ($15.49). It’s a 21st century innovation with classic Tuscan

roots and a modern soul. Fifty-five per cent of the blend is the indigenous Tuscan grape, sangiovese, the major component of Chianti that Tuscany is famous for.

The sangiovese contributes elegance, acidity and finesse. The merlot, which has French heritage, brings colour, structure and roundness, while the Syrah, another Gallic immigrant, offers spice and black fruit notes.

The resulting wine has a bouquet of violets and flavours of smooth dark fruit, leather, and cola. Can’t go to Tuscany anytime soon? Try this delicious Toscana Ruffino Il Ducale this weekend. Enjoy with beef carpaccio, steak florentine, or Parmigiano Reggiano. Ciao!

Eric Hanson is a retired teacher and wine educator.

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Home with a HUGE 315sf Veranda to sit out and enjoy the cooling evening breeze. Don’t be fooled by the foundation age as this lovely family home has been lovingly renovated since 2001. Ideal 4 bed plan with HUGE Games Room in a superb 3055sf of comfortable family living. NEWER ROOF, BOILER, WINDOWS, SIDING, ELECTRICAL & MORE. BONUS PLAYHOUSE and 32 x 19ft DET WORKSHOP. Sumptuous South & West, sun-drenched 8331sf lot WEST OF GARDEN CITY RD. Walk to South Arm Park/Pool/Rec Center, Bus to Canada Line, BROADMOOR MALL, FRENCH IMMERSION Hugh McRoberts Sec, WHITESIDE Elem. Big Family? No problem here with room for 12 cars.

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Get your cleaning gloves on T

he annual Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up will take place in Richmond this weekend at Iona Beach Regional Park.

In 2015 so far, nearly 50,000 Canadians have registered to clean more than 1,600 shorelines through the country as part of a conservation initiative by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre and WWFCanada.

The public clean-up and celebration event at Iona Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19 is one of several taking place across Canada in an effort to keep our lakes, rivers, streams and oceans clean and healthy.

To find a site to clean up or more informa-

tion, visit www.ShorelineCleanup.ca.

If you plan to go to the Iona Beach event by car, parking is limited, so there will be a free shuttle bus running between Templeton Station and Iona Beach.

If you’re arriving by public transit, take the YVR train on the Canada Line and exit at Templeton Station, where you can jump on the shuttle bus. Registration and the cleanup starts at 10 a.m., with the results, closing speeches and prizes at around 12:15 p.m., followed by lunch.

Mary Polack, B.C.’s Minister of Environment, will be at the event. For more information, go to www.ShorelineCleanup.ca.

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Calling young British Columbians ages 16-21 years of age!

Young people will gather at the Provincial Legislature in Victoria Dec 27 thru 31, 2015 for the annual session of British Columbia Youth Parliament. Members will experience firsthand the parliamentary process, debate topics of interest, and plan numerous activities for the upcoming year.

“It was an honour for me to be a member of the BCYP and to serve as Premier of the organization.”

- Linda Reid, MLA Richmond East

For more information and to apply, visit www.bcyp.org.

The application deadline for the 87th British Columbia Youth Parliament is October 27th, 2015.

HEALTH in Focus

Achieve your positive potential DAVIDICUSWONG Healthwise

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ur kids expect to be asked, “What do you want to be when you’ve grown up?”

In our first two decades, life is not just about being but becoming: learning, growing and anticipating new experiences. We recognize the constant change in ourselves and our horizons, both are ever expanding.

But at some point, most of us stop seeing perpetual personal growth and expanding horizons. We can settle in a habitual way of seeing ourselves. Life becomes routine.

We can get so settled that we are startled by change: in school or work, relationships and health. We are surprised when we look in the mirror and notice that we’ve grown older or put on some weight.

Maybe after making the big choices in life — what to study, where to work, where to live and who to marry, we can settle into autopilot, until we are shaken by turbulence.

But in reality, with everything around us we are constantly changing. We remain in perpetual motion. If we don’t mind our bearings and keep our eyes on the horizon, we won’t notice that the landscape has changed and we can fly off course. We even forget that we can choose to change our destination.

The healthiest and happiest of my patients remain on course most of their lives. They’ve settled into good routines of eating healthy balanced diets, attending to their relationships and physical activity.

When their life situation changes, they adapt. They learn what changes they need to

make to remain as healthy as possible. With a new diagnosis of high blood pressure, they reduce dietary sodium (salt) and lose extra body fat through a combination of exercise and healthy eating.

When they become bothered by degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) in their knees, they’ll adapt to more appropriate exercise.

My most vibrant patients don’t wait for the signs of aging and chronic health conditions to tell them to change. Making positive changes is a way of life. They see their potentials in life as ever evolving. They set new challenges and goals, visualize the best they can be and take steps each day towards these new horizons.

Do what my healthiest and happiest patients do each day. Check your bearings, take a look at the landscape and affirm your destination. Are you still on course? What are you doing each day to move in the right direction?

What are you doing that takes you off course?

If a relationship needs some work, visualize a more positive situation and come up with one or two things you could start doing to produce a positive change.

What is your positive potential for health?

Make a few small changes in what you eat (or don’t eat).

What is your potential for fitness? What can you add to your daily exercise routine (a little more endurance activity, more resistance training or the commitment to do daily exercise)?

Don’t wait for the turbulence of life to force you to change. Choose your goals and move each day in the direction of your positive potential.

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Bee-friendly art buzzes into gallery show PHILIPRAPHAEL

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hanks to a small army of volunteers with watering cans in tow, and a good neighbour who allowed access to their garden hose, a beefriendly pasture thrived during this summer’s heat wave.

And now, an art installation at the Richmond Art Gallery will be helping spread the word about developing other pollinator supportive habitats.

Cameron Cartiere, an associate professor at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, was the driving force behind the establishment this spring of the Bath Slough Pollinator Project that had a 1,000-footlong by 71-foot-wide neglected BC Hydro right of way in east Richmond transformed into flowering pasture which was designed to help support flagging bee populations in the area.

Faced with drought-like conditions through much of the summer, Cartiere said volunteers hand-watered the seeds that were sewn in April, making sure the greenbelt blossomed with flowers for the bees to feed on.

“People were great. They came out with their watering cans and kept everything growing,” she said.

One neighbour backing on to the

new pasture even allowed volunteers access to a garden hose to make the efforts at keeping the pasture healthy that much easier.

The pasture was monitored daily for bee activity and their numbers counted. That data will act as a baseline for next summer’s flower planting to see if the efforts have resulted in an increase of pollinators.

Cartiere said the addition of two “bee hotels” should also help attract the insects to the area.

And now that the growing season is coming to a close, Cartiere’s art installation, called For All is For Yourself, which officially opens today (Sept. 18) is designed to help spread the message about the importance of pollinators in the food chain, and how fragile some populations have become due in part to habitat destruction and pesticide use.

Cartiere’s piece covers a large expanse of wall space in the gallery and features 10,001 western bumble bees made from laser cut, recycled paper — produced by a large group of volunteers — that has been embedded with bee-friendly flower seeds (yellow alyssum, which is also known as basket of gold).

The bees are individually pinned to the wall like those found in specimen collections, while sheets of sustainable birch wood have been

fashioned into a background of bumble bee nests to emphasize that the endangered insect lives in small colonies of around 400, compared to honeybees which can number in the thousands.

Near the conclusion of the art show’s run, a portion of Carteire’s bees will be offered to the public as a memento that can be planted in a garden to help attract pollinators.

“The remaining half of the swarm will be taken up to Kelowna where there is another pollinator project.

And the colony of paper bees will be rebuilt with some more recycled, seed paper,” she said.

Next spring the Bath Slough pasture will be planted with flowers in the shape of bumble bee wings.

“It will look like stained glass,” Cartiere said.“And the best thing is that the pasture is on YVR’s flight path, so people flying over top will be able to look down and see this wonderful sight.”

For All Is For Yourself is being shown alongside another art project, featuring several hundred printed silk tissue sheets to create a “bee carpet” colony of 30,000 individual bees swirling among patterned flora and mythical personages that reference the symbiotic relationship of bees to flowers.

The exhibitions run until Jan. 3, 2016.

! Emily Carr’s Cameron Cartiere has used 10,001 bumble bees made

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Proliferation of bins, dumping sparks new regulations GRAEMEWOOD

■ The City of Richmond will be introducing new bylaws that will help clean up unsightly donation drop off boxes by levying fines and limiting the number of boxes permitted in one area. Photos submitted

As well, the city will be limiting the number of donation bins to 50 across the city; each site Staff Reporter will only be allowed a maximum of three bins.

GWOODRICHMONDNEWS.COM Organizations will need to apply to have their bins stay on city-owned land. n uptick in illegal dumping, and a growing The city will limit bins on city land to charinumber of donation bin sites, has prompttable organizations registered with the Canada ed the City of Richmond to impose stricter Revenue Agency. regulations, including new All for-profit and other fees for charitable organizadonation bin operators will tions. continue to be able to negoThe new regulations and We’ve all seen the prolifera- tiate separate arrangements fees passed through Richfor locations on private proption of donation bins around erty, the report notes. mond city council Monday evening.

Notably, across North the city and, in some cases, “We’ve all seen the America, a number of proliferation of donation seen the mess from, perfor-profit bins have made it bins around the city and, in unclear to donors whether haps, too many donations or some cases, seen the mess the donations they make are from, perhaps, too many people just using the bins as actually going to a charity. donations or people just usThe CRA website has a a dumping ground. ing the bins as a dumping search tool for people to ground,” said Coun. Linda – C. L MP find out if a bin is, in fact, a McPhail, speaking favourcharity. ably to the city’s report.

According to the report, The report, from the pubthe CRA defines a registered lic works department, notes charity as one that relieves there are about 100 bins poverty, advances education located on both city and private land. or religion or benefits the community.

Aside from illegal dumping, the bins have The city hopes the regulations will make it attracted vandals. Furthermore, they’ve posed more clear for Richmondites to donate at an sightline issues for traffic at intersections. appropriate bin.

The new regulations will only impact bins on The city noted the recent growth of bins city-owned properties. around the city could be attributed to a recent The city will now charge a $100 application ban of all bins on public land in Burnaby. The fee for charitable organizations wanting to fees are expected to be cost neutral as they use city land for a bin. The city will also begin will pay for bylaw enforcement of the regulacharging cleanup fees. tions.

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! Gary McClure, left, Richmond Men’s Golf Club charity chair, Dr. Marianne Sadar, of the BC Cancer Agency, and Bill Sides, Richmond Men’s Golf Club captain, celebrate the $1 million mark of fundraising efforts, following the annual charity tournament at Country Meadows golf course in east Richmond on Sept.11. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

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here’s nothing quite like walking onto the course for your first charity golf tournament and leading your team to a second-to-last finish.

But that’s exactly what I accomplished as I buried the Senfts and Reynolds, two couples who thought they could depend on me as the fifth team member at the Richmond Senior Men’s Golf Club Charity Tournament last Friday.

I’ve written about how my game has plateaued a little. Recently, I’ve had some terrible struggles with my irons and chipping.

So it was at Country Meadows, a short, executive length course, where I wasn’t much help to my team.

But I digress. The more I ramble, the more I’m burying the lede of this story.

The tournament was hosted to raise money for prostate cancer research.

Queue the drumroll.

These old timers not only kicked my butt in golf, they raised $100,000 for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. And, this year they hit the $1 million mark after 16 annual tournaments.

Benefitting directly from 100 per cent of the proceeds has always been Dr. Marianne Sadar, a BC Cancer Agency scientist, who is in the works of developing a drug to treat late-stage prostate cancer.

Her work has been publicized in medical journals, as well as the media across Canada.

She told me, following our round of golf, her groundbreaking discovery wouldn’t have been possible without the men’s club.

“I was just starting out and had these big ideas about what I thought was the cause of prostate cancer and these guys supported me, and not just for one year,” said Sadar.

Evidently, she searched 30,000 com-

pounds with the help of a $500,000 drug screening machine, paid for by the club’s fundraising efforts, until finally coming across one found in marine sponges that is believed to stop the growth of prostate cancer cells while not affecting surrounding tissue.

When she started looking at prostate cancer treatment she said her methods were “radical,” whereas others in the medical community preferred surgical procedures.

Sadar’s drug targets cancer cells that have spread throughout the body.

The drug is critical as it treats those patients whereby radiation and surgery have not worked.

“There’s really no choice left for them,” she told me.

The drug is in the application process for human trials with the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (Sadar chose to go through the States before Health Canada to expedite the process).

“There’s a lot of excitement for it,” said Sadar.

Prostate cancer will kill about 4,000 men across Canada this year but it will affect 24,000 new men annually.

Healthy lifestyles help stave off the disease.

Charity chair Gary McClure, a prostate cancer survivor, told me all men should be tested for the disease, which usually hits those in the late sixties and beyond.

Not only did I learn a little something about prostate cancer, I learned a bit more about this intriguing, charitable club.

The club began in 1995 and now has 170 members with an average age of 74.

It’s a rather exclusive club as it can only accommodate so many people, so it has a wait list of about four years to get on.

And there you have it; A solemn reminder that there are more important things than whacking a little white ball with a funnily shaped stick into a hole way yonder.

Next week, I’m back to wrap up The Graeme Project with my final round of golf at Richmond Country Club.

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The connection? In 1963, Irving Harper was the director of design at George Nelson Associates, the firm hired to design the Chrysler Pavilion for the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, New York —the sight that today houses—amongst other facilities including Shea Stadium—Flushing MeadowsCorona Park.

The Chrysler Pavilion, the smallest of the ‘Big Three’ car company pavilions at the 1964/65 fair has nevertheless managed to hold its own in the history books for its creative celebration of the automobile and its clever marketing and educational messaging. Called ‘autofare’, the six-acre pavilion consisted of a 10,000 foot long, 300 foot wide oval-shaped water-filled lagoon containing five islands connected by bridges and causeways.

On Engineering Island visitors could walk through “the biggest engine in the world,” a giant “onemillion horsepower” engine with a “writhing, twisting, squirming crankshaft dragon driving three eight-foot pistons.” Giant hands operated the engine valves. Imagination Island was dominated by “The world’s biggest automobile! Nearly 80 feet long and 50 feet wide!” With huge wheels nearly two stories high, the underside of this giant car sat

eight feet off the ground allowing visitors to view from below “all the working elements of an actual car.”

On Production Island visitors were transported by car along a simulated automobile production line passing “an area of mechanical workmen and giant quality control gauges.” Production Island also contained a “fantastic auto-animal zoo”: a 12-foot mantis, a 10-foot porcupine, a 7-foot frog and others guarded by a 22-foot zookeeper, all made entirely of car parts.

On Operations Island 10 ‘showmen’ statues in an enclosed, semi-circular stage each told a story about “a special facet of Chrysler activities— Space, Missiles, Defense, Amplex, Airtemp, Parts, Chemical, Marine, Industrial Products and International.”

The fifth island contained ‘Show-Go-Round’, four separate auditoriums blended into one huge structure, the white roof of which formed a huge ‘Pentastar’, “the symbol of Chrysler Corporation activities all over the world.” Each of the four separate audiences could simultaneously watch a different part of the four-phased performance mounted on a 70-foot revolving stage concluding with the unveiling of a completely-assembled puppet-built “experimental car” designed by a young genius auto designer featured in the film portion of the performance.

Interviewed about the Chrysler Pavilion project in 2014, Mr. Harper recalled he considered taking up knitting or any activity that would “take his mind off the stress—something repetitive and soothing he could do at home in the evening.” And thus were born Mr. Harper’s small ‘jaw-dropping’ sculptures made from common materials—paper, balsawood, toothpicks etc. —works of art that decorated his home and are now on display in the book, Irving Harper: Works in Paper by Michael Maharam and Irving Harper, 2013: Skira, Rizzoli.

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! Flora Young (above), 81, looks delighted as she crosses the finish line of the Forever Young 8K run

held bright and early Sunday morning at Garry Point Park. The event drew participants, aged 55-plus, from all over the Lower Mainland. All those who laced ‘em up received a T-shirt and medal.

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! Dougie Dogs owner Dougie Luv is a regular at charity events across the Lower Mainland, such as this one that supported the 2014 Nite of Hope fundraiser for breast cancer research. File photo

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regarious hot dog seller, and part showman, Dougie Luv is used to dealing with hungry customers as he pulls up to a location with his DougieDog Diner Truck.

But his business of selling all natural wieners to the masses doesn’t just end with filling bellies. Luv said he likes to send a message that reaching out to help those in need is also a big part of his business. That’s why he gets on board with numerous charity events such as the upcoming Mid-Autumn Charity Auction at Aberdeen Centre on Sept. 27 where his Dragon Dogs — certified in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s most expensive hot dog at $100 each — will be one of the items on the charity auction block to help support the Richmond Food Bank.

“It’s just my way. I always like to give back to the community, no matter where it is,” said Luv. “And I meet a lot of people who approach me and tell me about fundraisers they have going on. And when I found out this one here involved the Richmond Food Bank, I love that because there’s nothing wrong with helping our own people.

“It’s just in my blood. I think it’s just my mission in life.”

While that may be the way it is for Luv, it would be naive to believe some companies take part in philanthropic ways without expecting some tangible benefits, said Andrea Niosi, a faculty member in the school of business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, who teaches marketing. But even that is changing for some companies that see growing social good goes hand in hand with growing the bottom line.

Niosi said there’s often a few objectives companies have targeted when they sign on to help charities, and one of them is public relations, which allows them to be seen as having a closer connection to their immediate community.

“They look to gain goodwill from that. And

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another reason is it might give them a competitive advantage by having these connections, particularly if they’ve performed market research that indicates customers may have a strong affinity for companies and businesses that engage in philanthropy.”

Another aspect — one many don’t often address — involves projecting an image that would be viewed favourably by hiring prospects.

“Some companies will engage in these practices because they know people in the job market who are in a position where they have choice about which company to work for; they might prefer to work for a company that is more closely orientated with their community and engage in these (fundraising) activities,” Niosi said. “This could be a potential hiring strategy.”

While many firms are not that proactive, Niosi said, some are starting to go down that road.

“There’s a lot of research done these days that millennials (the generation reaching adulthood around the year 2000) are more likely to be drawn towards companies that build in some level of social good within their model,” Niosi said. “So, for companies looking to hire from this demographic, then this could be part of their value proposition for attracting talent.”

Some companies already employing that philosophy include shoe maker Toms which has a variety of philanthropic programs ranging from providing shoes to clean drinking water for people in needy countries.

Another is Regina-based TenTree Apparel which commits to plant 10 trees in developing communities around the globe for every product purchased.

“These are companies that actually build goodwill into their business,” Niosi said.

And that is changing in today’s world where generating social good, as well as a solid, profit-making enterprise, is changing the way some companies do business.

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One firm employing such a strategy is ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s.

“Their benefit is not just a monetary one, it has social value for all of their stakeholders,” Niosi said. “They really take it to the next level and I think that’s where we’re going to see more development. So, companies are starting out with things like a charity auction, it’s a stepping stone. And hopefully we see a more authentic approach to engage with the community and not just purely for press reasons.”

Getting headlines is not the motivation behind Ashton Service Group’s charitable efforts, said Brian Williams, president of the Richmond-headquartered home repair firm that is also offering its services as a charity auction item.

“We don’t plan any of our events or gives,” he said. “Either I get a tap on the shoulder, or someone else in the business does, and the message is, hey, these people could use a hand. And if it feels right we go. We don’t look at it as revenue generating. We feel it’s just good business to give back.

“What we do for charity, it’s totally organic — from helping out the United Gospel Mission in Vancouver to the Richmond Christmas Fund — it just evolves,” William said.

It’s the same for Luv who said he never wears his business hat at charity events.

“The message is we can’t get caught up thinking about ourselves and our bottom line.

I am sure we all look after staff. We all have families. We’re all in the same boat,” he said.

“Helping out a charity, it’s something I can do, something I can raise. That’s all it is.”

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It saddens me when I see this behavior, because I realize the current message about exercise being portrayed to people must be too “extreme,” “insane,” and “hardcore.”

Gone are the days that people gladly get a new pair of running shoes, an outfit and join the gym. Now people procrastinate searching the web about training only to get terrified and confused by the concept of having to go “low carb” and the prospect of not being able to walk for several days.

To be clear, exercise is not scary. Sitting on the couch and eating fast food is scary. Lifting a bar with weights off the floor while working out is not dangerous. Lifting too much food to your mouth without working out is dangerous. Running, jumping and sweating is not going to disable you. Cancer, diabetes and heart disease will disable you.

Fitness is not the enemy here. Obesity (which can be the cause of all the other diseases I mentioned) is the enemy here and I want you to be more afraid of that.

Maki Riddington

Head Trainer MAKI Performance Training 11980 Hammersmith Way Unit 2130, Richmond

If more than one written offer on a specific property is made before the Seller has accepted an offer, all written offers must be presented to the Seller. The only exception would be if the listing licensee has specific written instructions from the Seller on the listing not to present particular types of offers.

Unless otherwise instructed by the Seller, the listing licensee should ensure that any other representative involved knows there will be competitive offers.

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Any written offers received prior to the Completion Date of an existing sale must be presented to the Seller. If a Seller wishes to consider a subsequent offer, the Seller should seek legal advice.

At Maki Performance Training, we want to celebrate your first step, because you took the hardest step. You SHOWED UP!

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604-328-3507 Pet Friendly Real Estate

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If you are not working with a Realtor®, just ask Deb (:

If you have any questions or want the full details about this, please call.

does my dog bark / lunge at other Q: Why dogs when I walk him on a leash? How do I stop him?

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Dogs who bark on leash may not have not been socialized enough and can be nervous around other dogs as they do not feel that they can protect themselves or their owner while on a leash. They also may be frustrated at being confined to a leash. To help alleviate a dog’s worries about not being able to protect itself and/or its owner while being walked, YOU be the pack leader and have confidence! Practice showing your dog that you are a capable pack leader by always remaining calm but assertive when walking your dog on leash. If you are anxious then your dog may sense this and may not feel that you can protect yourself or him/her. Practice remaining calm, being positive and be sure to calmly but assertively correct him. Dogs do need to run and be free sometimes. Hiring a dog walker for some off leash group walks would give your precious pooch the freedom socialization she needs and deserves.

Bella

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What can I do in advance to be Q: prepared in the event of my unexpected

heard that there was a special Q: Icommemorative coming out. Do you know anything about it?

A: Queen Victoria’s record of reigning 63 years

On September 12, 2015 Queen Elizabeth broke

218 days as British monarch. To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch in British history the Bank of Canada has released a special commemorative $20 bill. The difference in our regular $20 bill and the commemorative is in the holographic strip. The regular $20 holographic strip has the Queen’s current picture and the parliament buildings on it. The commemorative bill has a 1952 picture of the Queen and a commemorative inscription in a circle. These notes were issued starting on Thursday with a printing of 40 million pieces. It may seem to be a lot of notes but there will be a lot of them used without anyone noticing the difference.

Also there will be quite a few sent to the U.K., Europe and Asia to meet the demand of banknote collectors.

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passing? None of us want to think about our own death or that of a family member. Are there some key elements that can be put into place to be as prepared as one can be, regardless of the circumstances?

Ensure your affairs are in order now. Appoint an executor/executrix. Have a valid will. Choose a Sandra Melin CFSP funeral home & cemetery. Pre-arrange your final wishes.

Manager In cases where terminal illness is a factor and the individual is being cared for within their home until their passing, 604-273-3748 there is an “Expected Death at Home Protocol”. Upon Richmond Funeral Home passing,this allows the decedent to be transferred from their 8420 Cambie Road home directly to the funeral home. For more information, Richmond, BC V6X 1K1 or for a free copy of your Family Registry, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604-273-3748.

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When buying a property, how is Q: title actually transferred to me

do I need to request proof or certificates Q: Why of insurance from sub-contractors ?

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and how is ownership registered if there are two or more of us buying?

Title to property is conveyed from seller to A: buyer under a Deed or Transfer, called a

Form A Freehold Transfer. The Contract of Purchase and Sale will state that the seller is to convey fee simple title. This is the highest form of title.

If there is more than one buyer, title can be taken as joint tenants or as tenants-in-common. If it is desired that title be as joint tenants, this must be specified on the Transfer, as otherwise the law presumes title is taken as tenants-in-common.

Joint tenancy carries with it the right of survivorship, that is, upon the death of one joint tenant, the entire tenancy goes to the survivors, and so on until the last survivor.

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have been wearing dentures for many Q: Iyears and they are to the point that my

I have heard about food-based weight loss programs. How do they work compared to supplement based programs?

Food-based weight loss programs have been used for over 20 years in the medical field and in my opinion is the most consistently effective and sustainable method of weight loss. This form of weight loss is based on using different foods to induce a process called ketosis, which helps the body use fat for energy. The result in observational studies is a 10-15 percent weight loss within 3 months with NO exercise. The more-important benefit of this program is that clients taking medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes will often see their dosages decreased or medications discontinued altogether.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, the Pharmacists at Pharmasave Steveston Village will be hosting an free informational seminar this upcoming Thursday, September 24th at 7pm with a special guest speaker on Nutritional Weight Loss. Contact us at

The answer is two fold; 1st you need to protect your company from lawsuits that could be unprotected by your own company’s insurance policy. 2ndly you need to protect your company’s policy premiums for products or work done by subcontractors. Insurance may not be in place for situations where a subcontractor is hired to provide a service or work that’s outside the agreed scope of companies operations. I.e. a building owner hires a subcontractor to provide crane services; a typical landlord’s policy may not provide the specialized insurance needed. For costs, in this example in the event of a claim even if the building policy does provide coverage, the building owners policy premium or deductibles will increase.

Note, there is no additional cost for subcontractors to provide a copy of their liability policy. Having subcontractors provide a copy of their policy assures the company in the hiring position that they are in business with a provider who is willing to be responsible for the services they provide and how their work can affect their customers and has taken the time, effort and money to purchase their own liability insurance.

gums are extremely sore and red: what can I do?

A: seeking. Rehabilitation of soft tissues is primary.

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First, your dentures require cleaning to remove offensive organisms that may be contributing to the inflammation and edema (swelling). Tissue conditioners (temporary soft lining material) are placed on the tissue fitting surface of your dentures to provide a clean positive adaptation to your gum tissues. Healing begins and your tissues are reassessed in a week to confirm the progress of healing. Generally a second and or third tissue conditioner may need to be applied before proceeding to the construction of new dentures. New dentures promote a healthy clean fitting surface for many years. If you have any questions regarding this procedure or any other denture related subject, please book your free consultation with us.

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Ask A Professional would a circuit breaker constantly trip? It is Q: Why OK for a while after a reset and then it trips again? breakers are designed to trip under both A: Circuit short circuit and overload conditions. By your

Q: Is There Any Benefit to Chiropractic A:

Preventative or Maintenance Care?

Chiropractors have answered this question “YES” for decades. Patients who have regular adjustments have less illness, less medical intervention, take less drugs, have less hospital stays and remain ambulatory much longer in life than those people who don’t have chiropractic care.

Now a scientific study verifies this. If you hang around our reception room for a day and ask people why they have seen the doctor regularly for so many years they would each have their own story. “I came in for my asthma”, “I started chiropractic care for relief from splitting headaches”, “My digestion was horrible until I started chiropractic care”, “I was unable to get pregnant until after I saw the chiropractor.” Everyone has their own story. This study involves lower back pain.

They started with 30 patients with chronic low back pain. They split the patients into 2 groups. Both groups had exactly one month of intensive chiropractic care.

The first group received NO OTHER TREATMENT for 9 months. The second group received maintenance chiropractic adjustments for 9 months.

description it sounds like you may have an overloaded circuit. The breaker allows a small overload to exist for a short period but will trip before it becomes dangerous. (Excessive current draw produces heat which can lead to fires) Common causes for overloads are any heat producing appliance such as hair dryers, curling irons, toasters, coffee pots, kettles, plug-in space heaters or motor driven devices like vacuums, drills and saws.

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The results showed that both groups had a significant reduction in both pain and disability levels after the first month of chiropractic care. After 9 months with no chiropractic care, the first group returned to their pretreatment pain and disability levels. The group that followed-up with 9 months of maintenance care not only maintained their original improvements but they also showed gradual continued improvement.

The breaker may also be faulty but this is less likely.

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Hi Ron, I am certain no one is thinking about their home heating systems, especially with the weather we’ve been having, but this is exactly the time of year Fortis runs its TLC Maintenance Programs. To take advantage of some savings, here is what is currently available to single family homes or townhouses until September 30, 2015. (high rise and condo units are not eligible) • •

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The most important thing a home owner could do is ensure their wood-burning fireplace is swept, cleaned and have a visual inspection yearly to ensure there are not any blockages, creosote build up or deficiencies that could increase the risk of chimney fires.

This year we have noticed an increased interest in wood-burning solutions with a focus on high-efficient inserts and stoves which are designed for safer burning while giving the home owner a strong heat source for their home. If you are interested in learning more about keeping your wood-burning fireplace safe or wishing to add a high-efficient insert, please stop by our showroom and we’d be happy to discuss your options.

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ensure safe and responsible fires?

Responsible wood-burning should include using only properly dried wood and not burning paper, garbage, overly wet wood, or treated wood as these items can increase the build-up of creosote in the chimney, deteriorate the firebrick and flue liner, plus add unpleasant pollutants and smoke in the air.

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family really enjoys the lure of our Q: Our wood-burning fireplace. What can we do to

Having proper hearth extensions in front of the fireplace along with a spark screen that properly covers or closes will ensure that embers stay inside the firebox. Also, a good set of hearth tools will allow the home owner to safely add or adjust logs while burning.

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What are my options for replacing a Q: missing tooth?

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This is a serious safety concern and it is very important to determine the cause and rectify the situation.

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When a tooth is extracted, the process of bone loss in the jaw bone begins immediately. Over time, this bone loss leads to a deficiency in the jaw bone where the tooth was extracted. Chewing ability as well as digestion can be affected with the loss of teeth. Additionally, teeth are free to shift into the place formerly occupied by the tooth, which can result in changes to the bite.

Replacing the tooth with an implant maintains the jaw bone to normal levels as well as keeping the bite stable.

Another option is to replace the tooth with a bridge, which means capping the adjacent teeth so that they act as anchors for a false tooth. A bridge prevents the shifting of the bite but does not prevent changes in the jaw bone. Both of the above options are fixed in place so that you do not have to take teeth in and out. A third option to replace a missing tooth is to use a removable denture, which means that the denture can be taken in and out on a daily basis. A discussion with your dentist can help you choose which treatment, if any, is best for you.

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BMW’s X6 crossover certainly is one of a kind it doesn’t really have direct rivals — for now. Customers seeking alternatives can look at the Porsche Cayenne for pure performance, or the Range Rover Sport for luxury and off-road capability. Those willing to wait can go and seek out the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe when it arrives at dealerships later this year; the GLE will be the closest direct competitor to the X6.

sporty coupe-like body, it still has a bold, SUV-style look and features all-wheel drive.

Both aspects are consistent with traditional SUV’s, but in other respects compromises were made to make the X6 stand out among the crowd.

Aesthetics and on-road performance took precedence over versatility and capability. Seating and cargo capacity are certainly less than other SUV’s, though not by much.

Most people like its bold, category-blurring looks — the second generation version actually has a cleaner and more cohesive design, especially around the rear.

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lending coupe-like looks with a raised SUV body, the BMW X6 defies the idea of what an SUV should be.

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The second generation X6 arrives for 2015 with a fresh design, smart technology and improved efficiency.

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While the exterior is unconventional, the interior is immediately recognizable as a BMW. Leather and wood is abundant, and the fit and finish is of high quality. The design is similar to the X5 with whom the X6 shares its basic platform.

The X6 comes in two flavours — the X6 xDrive35i and the xDrive50i. Many options and several equipment packages are available to increase the exclusivity of the X6.

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The BMW X6 was never meant to be a rugged offroader…while it does have a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, it is set up to perform on the road as a sports vehicle.

Continuing the contradictions, the X6 delivers impressive performance despite its hefty size and weight. On highways, it is easy and comfortable, but on twisting back roads it is surprisingly fun to drive. It’s not as sharp as a 6 Series mind you, but it is more dynamic than the X5 and most other SUVs in this price range. The overall performance is impressive.

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Both models come equipped with BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system. Also, both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

To increase efficiency, all models feature a start/ stop function. This system shuts off the engine when it is idle, but start ups are not as smooth as other systems equipped on rivals.

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Inside, the cabin of this X6 is roomier than the outgoing model. The two individual rear seats have been replaced by a threeseat bench and there is also more cargo space — though if you want an SUV to carry a lot of luggage, the X5 is still the better choice.

The cabin was designed around the driver and both front seats are comfortable and roomy with plenty of adjustability.

The X6’s raised chassis provides a nice view out front. Unfortunately, rear visibility is limited by the sloping roofline and it creates large blind spots.

The roofline also compromises rear seat headroom.

It’s unfortunate, as legroom is quite decent.

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If you are looking for a unique SUV that offers coupe-like performance, the BMW X6 is the only vehicle for you.

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■ Richmond Minor Hockey Association ushered in its 50th season with a special Opening Day celebration last Saturday at the Richmond Ice Centre. A day’s worth of activities, indoors and outdoors, included the rare opportunity for players to launch their hardest shot at a donated car (far left). There was also a skills event on the ice for all ages (left) as well many more milestone anniversary events.

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Busy stretch in Canadian colours for Hirayama A

busy stretch in Canadian rugby colours begins this weekend in Great Britain and concludes next March in B.C. Place for Nathan Hirayama.

The 15s and Sevens standout will be seeing double duty for Canada in a pair of high-profile tournaments.

The 27-year-old fly half from Richmond is among 31 players named to the national team roster for the 2015 World Cup which will take place in 15 cities over the next six weeks. Canada begins pool play Saturday against Ireland, followed by matches versus Italy (Sept. 26), France (Oct. 1) and Romania (Oct. 10). All games will be televised on TSN. Hirayama was a member of the Canadian team that went 1-3 in the preliminary round

four years ago in New Zealand after making his international debut in 2008.

The Richmond Rugby Club product and McRoberts Secondary School graduate also has the World Rugby Sevens Series to look forward to next year which will include a first-ever stop in Vancouver — March 1213 at B.C. Place Stadium.

Hirayama has been a mainstay with the Canada’s Sevens team since he was 18 and has built a reputation as one of the top playmakers in the game.

During the 2012-13 season, he ranked third in the World Series in points scored and was also the top producer at the Rugby Seven Sevens World Cup two years ago in Moscow.

He was subsequently named team cap-

tain but battled injuries last season, missing five of the nine tournaments. Now he is back to form and fit enough to play for both national teams.

“The difference between Rugby Sevens and 15s is, tournaments wise, Sevens is a lot more exciting,” said Hirayama. “I know a lot of my buddies, who follow me in 15s and Sevens, prefer Sevens a lot more.

“It is so quick. Game after game, they just roll out. I think the track at B.C. Place is going to promote a good brand of rugby and hopefully we will put on a good show next March.”

Hirayama helped Canada win gold in Rugby Sevens at this summer’s Pan Am Games. The sport makes its debut at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games.

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Women’s soccer gym program begins 18th year on Monday A

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■ Nick Jensen with former Richmond Roadrunners Intermediate “A” head coach Greg Rennie.

Jensen helps Canada West capture inaugural 19 World Lacrosse Challenge R ichmond’s Nick Jensen has helped Canada West capture the inaugural U19 World Lacrosse Challenge, hosted by Six Nations in Ontario.

The 12-team event featured Germany, Czech Republic, United States, Scandinavia, Squamish, the CLAX all-stars, two Canadian regional squads and three Iroquois Nations teams.

The Canada West entry included talent from B.C. Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Jensen was joined on the roster by Burnaby Lakers Junior “A” teammate Tyler Vogrig, while Greg Rennie of the Delta Junior “A” Islanders looked after the coaching duties. All three were at one-time part of the Richmond Roadrunners Intermediate “A”

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Canada West went 4-0 in round-robin play with wins over Scandinavia, Iroquois Seneca (New York), Germany and Iroquois East.

A shootout was required to break a three-way deadlock and Jensen and Vogrig both converted their attempts to help send Canada West off to semi-finals.

The run was complete with a 10-3 triumph over the United States and a 5-4 victory against the CLAX all-stars in the championship game.

The tournament served as a prelude to the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships which starts Friday and runs until Sept. 27 in Syracuse and Onondaga.

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$25,888

22,233 KMS BLACK

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$22,995

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$31,888

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