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t’s been said that one of the worst ways to determine if an applicant is the right person for a job is to interview them. Or, one of the worst ways to determine if a political candidate is the right person to govern is to have an election campaign. The better way to gauge future fit is past record. In other words, it’s not about what someone says they’ll do, but what they’ve actually done that is the best predictor of what they’ll do in the future. It’s with that in mind that I read Coun. Bill McNulty’s letter to the editor in last week’s paper. In it, he described the “desperate need for more rental housing units of all types in Richmond.” He notes that the city “requires developers to set aside five per cent of units as low end market rental in developments of more than 80 units. For developments under 80 units, developers have the option of making a cash contribution in lieu of providing rental units.” McNulty acknowledges that, more often than not, the city accepts cash, which is not immediately helping create more affordable units. He also argued that the city should consider increasing the percentage of affordable units required from developers from five to 15 per cent. Just a few days later, councillors were presented with a joint proposal to build a total of 103 condos, all to be sold at full market value. At issue was whether council should insist that five per cent of the condos for sale (103-units) should be built as affordable units. The developers said ‘no’ because, despite the fact the buildings share a driveway, parking lot, landscaping and pool, they are two separate developments; one 73 units, the other 30 — each slipping under the 80-unit threshold. While there was much debate and councillors instructed staff to negotiate a few affordable units, the proposal passed unanimously on to the next stage. When I started working at the Richmond News 10 years ago, we joked that the phrase “…and we’ll increase affordable housing” was like a tic at the end of every city-endorsed sentence. Ten years on, we have an affordable housing crisis. To be fair, regarding the above-mentioned proposal, the deal is still being negotiated. But the point is, it’s not eloquent speeches but actual voting records that show us where people stand. I applaud McNulty for raising some serious questions about the city’s housing policy and council’s commitment to it. But just as it’s not New Year’s resolutions but day-to-day decisions that determine the course of our lives, it’s councillors’ votes, meeting after meeting, that indicate the priority given (or not) to affordable housing.

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Megahome meeting leave many distraught Dear Editor, Last Wednesday, July 8, there was a feeling of unhappiness, frustration and even anger in the council chambers at city hall. People wanted to be heard. They expressed their passion for and pride in their home of Richmond but were overcome with sadness for the direction in which it is going. Among the details of setbacks, square footage, and height of new homes, the citizens in attendance were told that bylaws were in place, that they could be tweaked slightly, and that someone would examine them and report back to the public. However, courageous leadership and a deep understanding of the source of the public angst were not there. This angst comes from a deep sense of loss in what community is, a place where individuals live together, knowing that the place is shared, where they are concerned for each other, trust each other and respect each other. As individuals, we are rooted in the social context; our individuality is forged out of this context. True meaning in life is found in community. A genuine community is one in which individuals exemplify loyalty toward a worthy cause or an ideal and, in doing so, build a higher order, one that extends beyond their individual lives. It is this need for genuine community and the fear of its loss that was expressed yesterday. It truly hurt. N. Yurkovich Richmond

Dear Editor, My husband and I attended the public workshop on height and massing of new houses July 8 and the workshop for developers July 9. What became abundantly clear is the lagging interest of city council in the mega house issue, the slow response to not only enforce the existing home size restriction bylaws and close some loopholes surrounding the building of mega homes, but also the inaction over time to deal with the land use contracts. So I started to think… what if. What if city council actually demonstrated that they believed in the “Vision of a Sustainable Richmond”. What if builders and developers didn’t have free reign to just build luxury homes and condos suitable to a speciﬁc market. What if the character of single-family neighbourhoods was protected? What if city planners did some planning for a diverse, vibrant community — not just culturally diverse but socioeconomically diverse? What if in order to maintain that diversity, long time residents weren’t told, if you don’t like the changes “cash out and leave”? What if work and the proximity to family, determine in part, the location of a residence? What if Richmond is our home, and not just a residence of convenience and opportunism? What if lon- time residents were valued contributing members of the community and their opinions mattered? What if environmental sustainability was a priority, limiting the building of houses

Dear Editor, There are many different kinds of cowardice and we can often see the manifestations of several types in the attitudes and behaviours of some politicians. A purposeful avoidance of conversations about important issues with concerned constituents is a form of cowardice, as is an inclination to show disrespect or contempt for those who voice their concerns and attempt to exercise their democratic rights by trying to engage their elected representatives in any kind of meaningful dialogue. Wilfully forgetting the values and principles outlined in one’s oath of office, especially those related to attending, with equal concern, to the welfare of every citizen in a community, is another form, as is conveniently forgetting that elected officials are responsible to the people who voted them into office and pay their salary, not the reverse. It is not hard to assess and judge the levels of cowardice demonstrated by politicians. We only need to look at who they decide to spend more or less time conversing with, which community meetings or functions they do or do not attend, to what extent they use misdirection, bafflegab, deflection, and avoidance when asked about important issues, and how much time they are willing to spend intermingling and interacting with average citizens within their constituency. Using such criteria, how would we in Richmond rank the personal and civic levels of courage demonstrated by those we have elected to represent us at the federal, provincial, and, most particularly, civic levels? Perhaps a glance at which local politicians did not attend the recent public forum on megahouse construction is a good starting point for conducting such an assessment. Ray Arnold Richmond

with ﬁve to seven bathrooms — and perhaps avoid them being rented out as hotel rooms? What if every new mega house didn’t have a wall around it that signals “keep out”, atypical of a Canadian welcome? What if a beautiful backyard garden buzzing with life was as important as a great room with 20-foot ceilings? And what if there were stricter rules around recycling house demolition waste thus avoiding the tons of housing waste at the dump, while the rest of us recycle carrot peelings? What if our tree protection bylaws were enforced and green space valued? What if it wasn’t so much about density and frenzied construction but also about aesthetics? The Richmond skyline is starting to look like box Communist blocks. What if we didn’t have people like Kerry Starchuk and Lynda ter Borg who care enough about Richmond to bring some of these concerns to the attention of city council? What if realtors/developers actually reported large cash transactions to reduce money laundering? What if we all looked the other way just so that we could max out on our property value? What if we had a strong proactive civic leadership, that set “best practices, bylaws and policies” to work for a better Richmond for all? What if it was about more than just money and greed and opportunism, and.. What if ………? N McDonald Richmond

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McNulty right on Dear Editor, Further to Mr. McNulty’s excellent letter: it behooves all of us to remember, “The measure of a society’s greatness is in how it treats her weakest (poorest) members.” Am I less involved in bettering Richmond because my income is below poverty level for a single person household while supporting my family of four? I am grateful to have a subsidized townhouse (with stairs) and a job in spite of being in a wheelchair, but my concern goes to those hundreds who lack adequate housing right now, especially those who cannot get a job, some in wheelchairs. Good on yas, Mr. McNulty. My voting for you was not in vain. George Pope Richmond

Multipole multi-nuts Dear Editor, Who authorized the spending for the Minoru Multipole? Our Mayor? This decision is literally insane, unbelievable and beyond accountability. I am in complete shock regarding this decision to spend a quarter million dollars of taxpayers’ money on nothing/zero/nada. Who is in charge? This should not go ahead. I will take it to petition. This government area is obviously in a bubble. Do they not have cable to know that the Canadian Red Cross is out on the lines for Canada to save potential victims/homeless from the horriﬁc ﬁres we are experiencing? I am truly very angry about this nonsense. It should not be put forward! Patricia Moe Richmond

More buses please Dear editor, I am writing to inform you about my unpleasant experiences with the transit buses in central Richmond, more speciﬁcally the 407 Gilbert bus. I, as a student of Steveston London Secondary, take the bus to school every morning, along with other students. The 407 bus is the one and only way for my peers and I to get to school every morning. Those who ride the bus know that it is awfully crowded in the morning, and it would be considered a “lucky day” if you can get a seat if you get on the bus after the Brighouse skytrain station. Some people even miss getting off at their stops because they can’t squeeze through the line of students. This situation is even worse in the afternoon, when even more students take the bus home. One time, the bus driver did not even stop at the bus stop in front of the school. Many students are not able to get on the bus after school because it is so full and the bus driver has to constantly tell everyone to “Move to the back, move to the back.” Even when there is plenty of space at the back, sometimes the bus driver decides to close the door on the students and not allow anymore to get on. Plenty of students have tutor or even work after school, so missing a bus and having to wait another half hour can cost precious time, let alone that the waiting is absolutely dreadful. All I’m asking for TransLink to do is either: one, make the buses longer, like the ones they have in Vancouver or, two, make the waiting times between each bus shorter, about 10-15 minutes. I hope the people in authority will give some thought to this issue. Jennifer Yin Richmond

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Two planned residential buildings in Hamilton that will share parking, a main vehicle entrance, open space, a pool and an exercise room have been judged by Richmond city councillors to be separate developments. As such the city has lost out on at least two units of affordable housing comprising of about 2,700 square feet of livable space. At a July 7 planning committee meeting former councillor Rob Howard of New Coast Lifestyles Management Ltd. and Dana Westermark of Oris Development Corp. presented a joint rezoning application to build a total of 203 housing units; Westermark’s building will consist of ground-level commercial retail space and 73 market condos for sale, while Howard’s adjacent building will provide 30 market condos for sale and 100 market rental units for seniors. The buildings could be the ﬁrst major developments approved under the new Hamilton Area Plan, but, the committee’s conversation focused on supposed deﬁciencies in the city’s affordable (subsidized) housing strategy. Director of development Wayne Craig noted a shared side-street entrance would be required by the city to make the street front of Gilley Road more pedestrian friendly. Despite the commonalities, for the purposes of assessing the companies’ respective contributions toward affordable housing, Craig told the committee the buildings are indeed separate developments.

That designation matters because council policy stipulates that a development over 80 market units for sale must include at least five per cent low-end, rental units; anything built under 80 units triggers a cash-in-lieu of units fee, which developers generally prefer. The committee unanimously approved the project on first reading with the caveat that staff “discuss” with the developers’ options to include low-end (price-capped) units. Craig came back at Monday’s council meeting with an offer from the developers: Instead of $330,000 cash the city could take three one-bedroom units totaling 1,700 square feet. According to the initial report, had the 103 market condos been considered one development the city could have asked for five twobedroom units totaling 4,400 square feet. Council then unanimously took the units. Coun. Bill McNulty expressed mixed feelings at the committee. “I’ll vote this time to move it forward, but I may not be so generous next time,” said McNulty. And there will be a next time as the plan is still subject to a public hearing and final approval from council. “I think we are kidding ourselves thinking we have an affordable housing program in this community, because we don’t. …When it comes to asking for units or rentals we run away from it,” McNulty later concluded. Coun. Harold Steves questioned the policy of an 80-unit threshold, stating low-end units should be built in smaller projects to prevent ghettos. The city is presently reviewing that policy at council’s request (the city is consulting with developers). Read more online at Richmond-News.com

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I’m wondering what’s going on between the (City of Richmond) and builders when letters of instruction to the builders just get sloughed off?” said a long-time Richmond resident whose fury over the changing character of neighbourhoods and the erosion of housing affordability was palpable. His question was followed by an eruption of cheers at the packed open house for residential zoning regulations on July 8 at Richmond City Hall. The man’s question was similar to one posed by real estate agent Lynda Terborg some months ago. In May, Terborg asked city councillors to “rigorously enforce our bylaws and stand behind the (housing) plan checkers and inspectors, because it is obvious they cannot sustain the pressures being put on them to look the other way.” When asked by the Richmond News if bylaws are being broken, James Cooper, the city bureaucrat who manages the review of housing plans, stated, “we do not issue permits if they do not meet zoning requirements. Applicants bring plans and we review them against the criteria.” When asked if the (housing) plans being submitted are matching what is actually be-

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are, for the most part, believed to be new, wealthy mainland Chinese immigrants. “There’s a sleeping dragon here and they have a right too. …In the 1960s, houses were built for affordability. That’s not the case in Richmond anymore; it’s a luxury market now, people have money and they want houses that they can build out,” he said. Those at the July 8 open house were predominantly older, Caucasian residents and a minority of South Asian homebuilders; however, at least two ethnic Chinese people stood up to voice different opinions. One man said he was a new immigrant from Hong Kong and liked big houses. “If you control too much, do we go back to (the) old town? The city is developing. Some things, we need to change,” he said. Another Asian woman, stating she was a long-time resident, made an impassioned plea stating she was “so sad” to see old residents move away and new residents putting up gates and not speaking to her.

The July 9 “builders” meeting was geared more toward technical bylaw questions as opposed to how mega homes appear to be a symbol of gentriﬁcation, wealth migration, and, as some suggested, a lack of political leadership to mend fences. (Only Coun. Chak Au attended both meetings. Coun. Alexa Loo brieﬂy attended the builder’s meeting.) Builder/real estate agent Raman Kooner maintained the need to look closely at compact lots differently than bigger lots. “Are we trying to achieve affordable housing? Are we trying to maximize use of our land? Or are we sitting here trying to make the odd person who’s not getting sunlight happy?” said Kooner, sparking an emotional response. “I don’t think we should trivialize the issue of sunlight because it is everybody’s right,” said resident Nita Sharma, accusing builders of “befuddling” the issue. “You are creating hostility for these people who move into these huge homes that have not been thought through,” she said.

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them aside. “If you’re going to steal my vegetables, at least eat them,” added Tee. A neighbour of Tee’s also spotted a pair of thieves on CCTV footage last week, helping themselves to ﬁve shopping bags worth. “Community garden does not mean it’s there for anyone to ‘shop’ in,” said Tee. “This has been an ongoing trend in Richmond and it has to stop. If you want vegetables, go buy them or make your own garden. “Something has to be done. We should not have to surround gardens with chain-link fences, barbed wire, security cameras and guard dogs.”

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Mental health issues affect Canadians of all ages, gender, culture, education and income levels. One in ﬁve people in our community face mental health challenges, which place numerous stresses not only on the patients, but also their families who are often front-line caregivers.

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hen you see people previously divorced by culture and language being united by the common bond of music, it makes it all worthwhile. So says Sean Pacey, founder of the Piano Teachers Federation, when asked why he transplants a plethora of upright pianos into outdoor, public spaces in the hearts of communities across the Lower Mainland. From now until the end of August, “Pianos on the Street,” as it’s called, sees two such musical instruments taking pride of place, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at two spots — Terra Nova Community Garden and Brittania Heritage Shipyard — for members of the public to play for free to their heart’s content. It’s the second year Pacey has brought his pianos to Richmond, with local kids joining in the fun by painting the Terra Nova piano shortly after its arrival last week. “When you see the demographics of the people who play our pianos and then see the connections that are being made by people passing by,” said Pacey, of the Vancouverbased federation. “We also work with a lot of special interest groups and youth groups, and to have them experience the piano is amazing. “People these days tend to stay within their cultural groups, but music cuts through that and pulls people together, it’s very powerful.

“I want to try to make our cities a more beautiful place; but the cost of living being what it is restricts so much of what we can do. This is an escape from that; especially in a public place where you don’t suspect to see a piano.” Pacey has been plonking pianos into public spaces in Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Surrey, New Westminster, North Vancouver and Burnaby in some way, shape or form since 2009. He admits, the idea of leaving a piano outside, unattended and unsecured for weeks on end isn’t ideal, but “it’s generally worked very well,” added Pacey, who credited the City of Richmond’s arts department for its help in bringing the project to fruition again. “In Richmond, (theft or vandalism) is not much of a problem, and in other areas it’s just occasional. “Some people come along and play at 10 p.m.; they just love to play, it’s incredible to see and hear. “But I do pray for the weather. There are covers that go over them, but they can just be taken off by anyone who wants to play and that’s what makes it so great I guess.” Pianos on the Street is also holding “public pianos upload video contest” with cash prizes for the most voted-for video of someone playing one of the pianos. There’s also an Instagram photo contest with the best picture taken at one of the outdoor piano locations in the Lower Mainland receiving $500 and the runner up $250. Go to www.pianosonthestreet.com. ! A piano at Terra Nova gets a paint job from local kids. It’s one of two upright pianos in Richmond that will be available in outdoor spaces for members of the public to play for free. Photo submitted

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benchmark anniversary for the Dolphin Basketball Classic has co-founder Bruce Watson all nostalgic these days. Thinking back 30 tournaments ago, in 1986, the ﬁrst summer hoopsters could test out their new Air Jordan Ones, Watson is reminded of a time when Richmond was very different and basketball was an after thought at his school, Steveston High. “We’re amazed and surprised. When we started the tourney it started locally with family and friends and then it grew and grew and took on a life of its own in a very grassroots way,” said Watson. There were no summer basketball camps and school programs wrapped up after the last whistle of the season. No one gave it any thought to keep playing competitively in the summer, except for Watson and fellow Steveston grads Bira Bindra, Taj Johal, Tony Wong-Hen and Garth Robertson. “Dolphin Park became a hotbed for basketball,” said Watson, now 49, who will soon enter his fourth decade volunteering to keep the Dolphin Classic alive and well. The 1990s brought the Vancouver Grizzlies to town and a new lease on life for basketball,

especially in Richmond, where high schools produced collegiate stars. But the failure of the NBA franchise led to some obvious growing pains for the sport locally in the 2000s. Yet the Dolphin Classic persevered and in 2009 it moved from the one court in Dolphin Park in east Richmond to the Thompson Community Centre where it has two courts and is now able to host a women’s tournament. “Dolphin Park will always be our home, so we took the name with us,” explained Watson, whose group bills the tournament as a “high ﬂying, rim rattling basketball extravaganza.” The tournament, consisting of 11 men’s and six women’s teams, is classic street ball; run and gun offense, the unnoticeable absence of a shot clock, a couple understandable elbows and a lot of sweaty hand slaps. “It’s grown in a nice, organic way for the most part,” said Watson, noting the City of Richmond helped move the tournament to Thompson where there is easier event access and a community centre for indoor games, should it rain. This week the forecast is for sun and one should expect some quality ball on the undersized courts that lend themselves to the fast-paced four-on-four style. “It’s the perfect size for the outdoor game,” said Watson. Plenty of grandstand space is available for the few thousands of fans expected to attend the event. A beer garden, food stands and the popular three-point and slam-dunk contests are an added bonus, which round out the tournament’s entertainment. “This is a man’s and woman’s tournament. We’ve never had a university team win except for the University of the Fraser Valley cascades (in 2013),” said Watson, noting most teams over the years are capable of beating university championship teams. Most of the teams in the tournament are grassroots, organized teams that ask players to bring a certain ethos to the court that is

passed down from generation to generation. “There are no ringers and no ball hogs or complainers. Teams respect the tournament and people become friends,” said Watson. At times the tournament is graced with the presence of professionals and high-level talent such as NCAA players and Olympians. The biggest draws have been Steve Nash and Jamal Crawford, who may come to watch this year, said Watson. With the X-Falcons back to defend their 2014 title and garner their seventh title in nine years, parity may prove more difﬁcult in the men’s division than in the women’s division where six different teams have advanced to the ﬁnals in the last three years.

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Academy – One of the top teams with a handful of guys who’ve played pro. Athelite – A team with lots of Alberta connections. Watch for a young Sukhjot Bains. X Falcons – A ﬂagship team with six of the last eight titles. Captain Navi Sekhon puts together a mix of veterans and youth. Runnin’ Rebels – This is long-time captain Steve Lee’s 20th year playing at Dolphin. He

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won in 2012, so expect a strong roster. Athletes in Action – Captained by Malcolm Campbell, the AIA hail from the Fraser Valley with lots of Trinity Western University. University of the Fraser Valley – A college based team captained by Adam Friesen, with lots of young players supplemented with a few alumni to add leadership. (2014 runners up) West Coast Warriors - An entertaining team that plays a very fast-break style. This team always keeps the tournament guessing. Thompson Rivers University – Scott Clark coaches a young team that’s well organized. The question will be, can they surprise the veterans? (NEW) Capilano College – Coach Jon Acob, a former Richmond Colt, should inspire his team to get some initial Dolphin experience. (NEW) Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Vlad Nikic coaches this “green” team. They’ll be competitive and looking to gain experience. (NEW) Timon of Athens – Mark Dabroski and Colin Plumb’s grassroots, free agent-based team come from local men’s leagues. They’re looking to gel and start a new franchise.

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Fusion – Katy Germain captains another strong team with some Canadian national level caliber players. They are seeded No. 1. Pippen Ain’t Easy – Sam Coutts captains an experienced team that was runner up last year and has lots of motivation to dethrone Fusion. Team Chaos – Chaos players are known for their fun style of play. While younger than most, Chaos can improve on its 2nd in 2013. Cascades – The University of the Fraser Valley women’s team is the only university-based team to win a Dolphin Classic title (2013). One Up – Captain Jennifer Ju is admired in the East Vancouver community and played in Europe. Her team is expected to compete for a title. Team 604 – Douglas College alumni and 604 captain Quincie Onyejekwe has assembled another competitive team.

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ill Saudia Arabia be the dark horse of the tournament or will perennial favourite India avenge last year’s final defeat to Ireland? Both questions and many more will be answered this weekend when the 36th Nations Cup of soccer graces the fields of Hugh Boyd, Minoru and Manoah Steves. Once again the third weekend of July is all about the “Beautiful Game” in Richmond, with the first of a bonanza of top

class, amateur soccer games — involving hundreds of the best players in their age groups sporting the colours of their nations of origin or heritage — kicking off Friday evening. In the top-rated Men’s Open section, India, which last won in 2013, has been drawn in what looks like the toughest round-robin of Group C, along with Portugal, Iran and China. However, if you’re looking for a surprise contender, Nations Cup president Jeff Wilson suggests casting your eyes towards Group B, where Saudia Arabia is being tipped as lively outsiders, matched up against the USA, Scotland and Germany. “(Saudi Arabia) is a team that is only a recent addition in the last couple of years through qualification,” said Wilson. “And they made it to the semi-final a couple of years ago, so they could be a team to watch out for. “They are flying in guys from the likes of Ontario and Alberta, so they must be pretty serious about competing.” Wilson also pointed towards the USA — represented last year by a Washingtonbased team — who potentially could be stronger than when it was pitched into the Nations Cup fray for the first time in 2014. “They had been trying to get in for several years until last year. They’re a very committed organization and I think they might be a little more prepared for the standard this time around.” After four years or so in the Nations Cup (Men’s Open) wilderness, Serbia is making a welcome return this week after Chile dropped out.

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Wilson added that there was, for the first time in five years, no qualifying round, as it was felt the quality of the tournament is assured by the teams currently entered. In the Women’s Open side, there’s a full slate of eight teams in two groups, thanks to the return of Scotland, which has been out of the frame for the last few years. “We actually had to turn away two women’s teams, so hopefully we’re starting to get more interest in that section again, as we’ve been struggling to get the full eight,” added Wilson. For the second year running, the Nations Cup will have three groups for the Men’s 30s and Men’s 38s sections. The men also have a very competitive 45s and 52s section, with two groups in each age group. The Nations Cup runs kicks off Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Hugh Boyd, where the beer garden will be open and culminates Sunday with the finals for all age groups from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday’s schedule is below; for the full

2015 Nations Cup schedule (Saturday)

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WHAT’SOn Summer Fun at Steveston Park goes July 16. Join in the celebrations from 5 - 7 p.m. with a summer barbecue, watermelon, live music by Edmond Wong, face painting, games, and more. For more information, call 604-2388080, or email stevestoncc@ richmond.ca. A free employment workshop on “The Power of Networking” takes place July 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd Floor at the Richmond Public Library Brighouse

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Visitor Centre is running its two popular summer walking tours every Friday and Saturday now through to Sept. 26. At 11 a.m., Steveston Stories gives glimpses of Steveston’s history, as it grew from a village based on ﬁshing and farming into a bustling and vibrant cannery town. People on the tour will also ﬁnd out about Steveston’s latest industry as a backdrop for movies and television shows, such as Once Upon a Time. At 1:30 p.m., Murder, Mayhem and Morality in Old Steveston will delve into Ste-

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Children age 6-8 will work together to build a story and learn the lost art of letter writing at the “Story Building and Letter Writing” program with Pat Riccardi at Richmond Public Library, Brighouse on July 17 from 2:30-3:15 p.m. The program is also offered at the Steveston branch at 4111 Moncton St. on Thursday, August 20th from 2-2:45 p.m. Pat Riccardi is the author of Socks, You, You & You, and Happy Go Luck. For information call 604-231-6412. Join the Richmond Arts Coalition for the opening of ArtRich 2015 on July 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Richmond Art Gallery. The exhibit is a juried event featuring artworks of selected local and regional artists. ArtRich 2015 provides the opportunity for artists from nearby communities to exhibit together celebrating local talent. For more information, call 604-2764000, or email communityservices@richmond.ca. Practice your English at Richmond Public library where they are offering free ESL program every Friday until July 31. To register, visit any library branch, register online at yourlibrary.ca/ events or call 604-231-6413.

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Want to get up close and personal with some scaly critters? The Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Hwy.) is hosting a Exotic Reptile Show July 18 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members of the West Coast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles will present a variety of scaly, cold-blooded creatures that are occasionally kept as pets. Admission by donation. For more details, call 604-718-6188 or visit richmond.ca/parksprograms.

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MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET VANCOUVER AIRPORT OPENS FOR BUSINESS! McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport is now ofﬁcially open for business!

PICTURED IN FRONT OF “SEI,” Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ spectacular new art piece, are (left to right) Councillor Bill McNulty, Art Designer Barry Gilson, Councillor Chak Kwong Au, MLA John Yap, Mayor Malcom Brodie, MLA Teresa Wat, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, Craig Richmond, Artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, MP Alice Wong and Councillor Linda McPhail.

SHOPPING HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 10am–9pm Sunday, 10am–7pm PLAN YOUR VISIT By Train: Skip the trafﬁc and take

This long-awaited centre on Sea Island features the best luxury, premium and lifestyle brands, at year-round savings of 30 to 70 per cent. With more than 22,300 square metres of beautiful stores, open-air piazzas, play areas, dining options and art installations, locals and passengers have plenty to explore at the centre. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport offers travellers and Metro Vancouver shoppers another great reason to visit Richmond and helps keep dollars in our local economy. Plus, the centre has created hundreds of local jobs – more than 1,000 when the second phase of the centre is complete.

Canada Line to Templeton Station. The centre is just a three-minute walk away.

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Steering youth onto right path Olympian ﬁghters connect with atrisk kids in cage

! Richmond’s former Olympic wrestler turned MMA ﬁghter Arjan Bhullar joined fellow Olympian Manny Sobral in mentoring a group of at-risk youth in Richmond earlier this week. Photo submitted

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iling 50 or so at-risk youth into a mixed martial arts fighting cage may not seem, at first blush, the most astute decision if you’re running a mentorship program. However, when it affords you the chance to look those teenagers in the eye and impact them with tales of dedication, sacrifice and success, then it’s 60 precious minutes well spent. That was the motivation behind Richmond’s former Olympic wrestler turned MMA fighter Arjan Bhullar and former Olympic boxer Manny Sobral’s move on Monday to bring the youth to Ryan’s MMA gym on Alderbridge Way near No. 3 Road. Sobral — who helps run the Vancouver-based Boys Club Network; a mentorship program for at-risk youth — asked Bhullar and MMA teammates Mike Hill and Rodney Wallace to share their life stories with the kids. “I told them my story and all about my journey and how I got to where

I am now,” said Bhullar, who’s also involved with KidsPlay, an organization that uses structured, physical activities to help keep youngsters on the straight and narrow. “Manny has been working with them for years, but this was my ﬁrst time with them. “If I can do anything to help these kids, I will always try to give back. If you look them in the eyeball and talk to them, I know how powerful that can be for a child. “And to hear life lessons; about how to make sacriﬁces; how to work hard; dedication and how to surround yourself with successful people, is very important for these kids.” After a question and answer session with the kids, the guys took them into the MMA cage inside the

gym, so they could witness some wrestling moves and get a feel for what it’s like to be in there. “We talked a lot about who you hang out with is who you eventually become,” said Sobral, now a high school teacher in Burnaby. “I’ve been with the kids for a few summers now and we do this kind of thing with mentors quite a lot. Next week, they’ll be meeting Trevor Linden.” Founded by two Vancouver secondary school educators, The Boys Club Network seeks to mentor boys that have been deemed at-risk of treading the wrong path in their lives and in society for various reasons. Bhullar gets back into the cage next week, with a ﬁght against Ariel Gandulla on Saturday, July 25 at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam.

MULTIMEDIA REPORTER NEEDED The Richmond News is looking for a multimedia join ourforteam. The Richmondreporter News istolooking a multimedia reporter to join our team. The successful candidate must have experience in general news reporting, feature writing and photography. The candidate must also be comfortable using social media and helping manage our website. The Richmond News prides itself on having a personal connection with its readers and initiating features that go beyond typical news items. We are looking for a reporter who shows drive and creativity in sourcing stories as well as presenting them. The Richmond News is a member of the Glacier Media Group and offers Contact a competitive salary with Eve Edmonds benefits. Send resumes Editor eedmonds to Editor Eve Edmonds @richmond-news.com at eedmonds@ richmond-news.com. The Richmond News Write “Resume” in the Glacier Media Group subject line or mail to 5731 No. 3 Road, Richmond B.C., V6X 2C9 no later than July 31, 2015.

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! One of the contributors at ArtRich 2015 is local artist Shirley Rampton, who was delighted to be asked to be part of the exhibition. Photo by Alan Campbell/ Richmond News

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ou’ve likely heard the term “grow local.” Well, Richmond’s arts community has done just that over the years, developing and nurturing local artists, to the point a new term — “show local” — is being put to test from July 17 to Aug. 15 when the ArtRich 2015 show at the Richmond Art Gallery will feature a majority of home-grown talent. Show organizer Debbie Tobin said the juried exhibition will have a total of 160 or so pieces by 92 artists with around 70 per cent calling Lulu Island home. That amount of local talent, all in one place, illustrates the need for more exhibitions to showcase those who ﬁnd they have few places in their hometown to get their work seen, said Jean Garnett, of the Richmond Arts Coalition, which puts on the show. “Everyone who (applied for the show) was happy and appreciative for the opportunity,” Garnett said. “And what’s good about the show is that it lasts a month, so there’s the opportunity to have your work out there for a while...” As for helping foster the work of local artists, shows such as ArtRich 2015 is one avenue. “We’re always looking for other places for people to exhibit because there’s deﬁnitely a lack,” said Garnett, adding Richmond has no private galleries anymore. Still, there are a few other sites, such as the galleria at city hall, the upper lobby of the Gateway Theatre, and a gallery inside the Thompson Commu-

nity Centre. “I don’t know how many people know about them,” Garnett said, “but they are definitely there. And we could always use more. “I don’t think (the gallery) should be exclusively for local art. “But every once in a while it’s a good idea for them to feature local art. So, we’re very happy they are doing it.” “Periodically, it’s important we address and see who’s out there in the Richmond community, and beyond,” said Rachel Rosenfield Lafo, director of the Richmond Art Gallery, who tempered her comment by adding the gallery has no mandate to include locally produced works. “Our mandate is to show contemporary art, local, national and international. What we’re most concerned about is addressing the local community. By that I don’t mean just the artists’ community,” Rosenfield Lafo said. “It’s people who live in Richmond and people who come to Richmond, to engage them in contemporary art and the issues contemporary artists are interested in.”

So then, how does the local community increase the proﬁle of it artists? “If you look at other cities as models, Vancouver being one, artists there have formed satellite galleries and artist-run centres, some of which have been in existence for more than 30 years now because they felt there weren’t enough places to show,” Rosenﬁeld Lafo said. The coming development of some artist, live-work spaces in Richmond is another step in the right direction, the art gallery director said. Another is to make art, in general, more common in everyday life. “One of the things the Richmond Arts Coalition does is advocate for art to be (included) at all major events in Richmond,” Garnett said. “We need to infuse art into all aspects of life, rather than making it about art galleries. It needs to be out in the community more, and I think Richmond is working quite well in doing that,” Garnett said. ArtRich 2015 runs July 17 to Aug. 15 at the Richmond Art Gallery (7700 Minoru Gate).

t’s not too late to join Richmond Public Library’s Summer Reading Club. Stop by any branch of the library to receive a cool reading booklet, collect weekly stickers, and enter to win great prizes. You might even be featured in the Richmond News. Here are this week’s book reviews, written by kids:

Genius Files #4: From Texas With Love: Reviewed by: Rina Kwok, 12: This book is about twin brother and sister Pepsi and Coke. As they make their way back from their aunt’s wedding they have to dodge the bowler dudes, an evil person, and their evil teacher. I like this book because it is full of suspense, mystery and humour and some very touching parts. I would recommend this to people that like suspense, mystery, humour and a little bit of sadness. Dan Gutman is a very funny author who knows how to hook you in. The Lemonade War: Reviewed by: Angela Yu, 9: This book is about two kids named Evan and Jessie both opening lemonade stands and competing to see who can make $100 before Sunday night. I like this book because it

has a message that having the same two businesses doesn’t mean that you have to be competitive or mean. It’s about how much fun you are having ! Rina and thinking about your customers and treating people the way you want to be treated. I recommend this book to people who like math, business, pranks, and of course lemonade. ! Angela

Legend: Reviewed by: Ross Yeung, 11: This book is about a villain and a soldier becoming friends. I like this book because the ﬁrst sentence of the book pulled me right into the story. It was a great book and kept me at the edge of my seat from start to end. I would ! Ross recommend this book to readers looking for a book that would spark their imagination.

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! Richmond’s Vibeke and Rob Lewis felt like they got some good deals on opening day of the new McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Mall near YVR. Photo by Philip Raphael

Hugo Boss Ties: Outlet Mall: $84.99 with an added 30 per cent off at the till. Hugo Boss Richmond Centre $100 to $125 Sports coats: Outlet Mall: $459 with an added 40 per cent discount at the till. Hugo Boss Richmond Centre: $525 (on sale regular price $750) Suits: Outlet Mall: $769.99 with an added 30 per cent discount at the till. Hugo Boss Richmond Centre: $995

Under Armour Polo shirts: Outlet Mall: Two for $70 Richmond Centre: $64.99 for one shirt Workout t-shirts: Outlet Mall: Two for $40 Sportchek Richmond Centre: $27.99 Nike Outlet Mall: Nike basketball $29.99 Sportchek Richmond Centre: $34.99 Skechers: Sport shoe: Outlet Mall: $72.99 Skechers Richmond Centre: $85

Shoppers with designs on prices ﬁnd outlet PHILIPRAPHAEL Staﬀ Reporter

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udging by the crush of shoppers strolling the walkways and the traffic chaos on Grant McConachie Way outside — which caused flights at nearby YVR to be delayed — the opening day of the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Mall was a success. The constant ring of shopping tills at the 50 or so stores ready for business last Thursday, July 9 was also a dead giveaway. But just how much of a success it continues to be will be based on the perceived value for money the mall is for shoppers who, last Thursday, crammed into stores — many toting away numerous store bags emblazoned with upmarket brands such as Ralph Lauren, Coach, Armani and Calvin Klein. To try and gauge how good a deal the outlet pricing was, the News did some window shopping during the first few hours of business at the mall, then followed it up with a trip to Richmond Centre for stores carrying the same or similar products. The outlet stores the News browsed included: Hugo Boss, Nike, Under Armour, and Skechers. At Hugo Boss, the marked prices are discounted between 30 and 60 per cent at the till — except for fragrances. And according to sales staff all products are at least one season old — usually overstocked items which have been gathered from stores in the region and consolidated at the outlet for quick liquidation. With that disclaimer aside, when it came to ties Hugo Boss proved to be quite a deal. The outlet’s ticketed price was $84.99, before a 30 per cent discount.

The selection of ties at the Hugo Boss in Richmond Centre ranged in price from $100 to $125. On suits, the discounts appeared quite large. The outlet’s price tag for a two-piece suit was $769.99, again with a 30 per cent discount yet to come. At Richmond Centre, in-season suits were marked at $995. Meanwhile, some outlet stores insist on customers bundling purchases for deep discounts. This was the case at the Under Armour store.There, polo shirts were $70 for two with no discount for single purchases. The Richmond Centre location of Sportchek was selling the equivalent Under Armour polo for $64.99 each. You may pay more, but in the Costco mindset of buying in bulk, the outlet deal was quite substantial — if you want two polo shirts, that is. At the Skechers store, multiple buys came into play, too, thanks to a special “back to school promotion” on its Sport line of women’s athletic shoes that retailed at the outlet for $72.99 — with a second pair at half price. The Richmond Centre Skechers store did not have the same multiple sale deal, and the same pair of shoes had a price tag of $85. But when it came to basketballs, the outlet mall’s Nike store didn’t slam dunk the competition. The outlet price of $29.99 was just a shade cheaper than Sportchek’s $34.99. The slim price difference came despite the Nike outlet store clerk’s assertion his store offers a minimum 40 per cent discount on comparable products. So, while shoppers have to keep an eye on the prices to ensure they are getting outlet-sized deals, there is another set of eyes in place to police the prices, as well. And that comes from the outlet

mall’s management. “We do (check pricing). It’s actually part of all the brands’ lease agreements,” said Robert Thurlow, general manager of McArthurGlen at YVR. Spot checks on pricing are done monthly for some stores, and quarterly for the larger ones. And when they don’t conform to those numbers? “We have a meeting (with the store management), a discussion on how we get there together on the brand mix,” Thurlow said. “But it’s rare there are problems with pricing since most stores purchase their lines nine to 12 months in advance. So, the pricing structures are already set that far in advance.” One couple who ﬁgured they made out quite well on opening day at the outlet mall with their purchases was Richmond’s Vibeke and Rob Lewis. “I’m guessing we’ve saved $30 or $40, so far,” said Rob who admitted he and his wife do make cross-border shopping trips for outlet mall deals, but were pleased to see competitive pricing right in their own community. And will that make them stay at home and shop? “I think so, especially if they (YVR’s outlet mall) expands and offers more shops. It will be more attractive and competitive than the outlet centres over the border,” Rob said. As for what they bought, Rob said he got a pair of Under Armour workout shirts that were two for $40. The News’ comparison shop at Richmond Centre’s Sportchek priced a similar shirt at $27.99 each. Also pleased with her shop was Vibeke who bought her Skechers — a different style than the News shopped for — at Richmond Centre on sale recently for $48 (normally $60). At the outlet mall they were $42.95. “I feel like I got a good deal. And I didn’t have to travel far for it,” Vibeke said.

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ow that I’ve joined the Country Meadows Hole-in-One Club I have fired head pro Mark Strong, hired a B-list agent and am seeking endorsement deals, like any one-hit wonder would do in such a situation. Let me take you back to the moment on Saturday afternoon; I’m approaching the 17th hole, had just sunk a ball into the water on 16 and am shooting a plus-23. So what? Now, back to the point. Every shot is a new game and as such I stepped up, shivered off my terrible day, hit the ball dead on (and even called the ace while it was flying through the air) and sunk it on the 112-yard executive par-three hole. I took my trophy and was on my merry way. I may as well quit now, while I’m ahead, I have since thought. Now, speaking of quitting, I had scheduled my July benchmark round last week and six holes into it I was conjuring up a book deal — the headline: Golf: I hate it, and I quit. It’s a good thing Strong had to postpone the date, so I am going to be calling the round the “asterisk, mulligan round” given I didn’t have a pro giving me tips. I put up two snowmen (eights) on holes five and six and was absolutely in the dumpster. I had even triple bogeyed the par-three four with a four putt. A four putt! From 15 feet out! Not even the Mutual Admiration Society could get me out of the funk; but more on that later. Finally on the par-four, 360-yard dogleg left eighth hole I settled down for a par. On the front nine I shot a 51, coming perilously close to having to grovel at the feet of my publisher Pierre Pelletier the following day after guaranteeing I’d hit under 100. Thankfully I cleaned up my act, somewhat, with a 46 on the back nine, for a 97 total. Much like my round at Country Meadows,

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fter getting trapped in an elevator at YVR with her twin sister, Deepi Leihl did the opposite of panic. Despite Deepi and Jodi both being in wheelchairs and unable to reach the buttons, Deepi refused to get in a state as her sister asked “what do we do now?” as the elevator moved up and down through the ﬂoors. She remained calm throughout, conﬁdent that help would undoubtedly be on the way and the mini-drama would sort itself out. A few minutes later, it did. During a near two-hour coffee break on a No. 3 Road patio with Leihl, it was abundantly clear the manner in which Leihl handled the elevator situation is typical of the way she tackles and embraces life on a daily basis. Even the disabled-access curbs on No. 3 Road, en route to the coffee shop, are a challenge for the volunteer radio broadcaster, who has to angle her motorized wheelchair while keeping the eyes peeled on the back of her head for Richmond’s infamous drivers. Nothing seems to faze her, however, much to the adoration and awe of her carer, Teresa Pimentel, who receives an inspirational boost from Leihl every time she spends her weekly day in her company. “I love going out. I only get out four days a week, so I live for that,” said Leihl, who is

! Deepi Leihl, left, is rarely fazed by anything that life throws her, much to the admiration of one of her carers, Teresa Pimentel. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News

Richmond-born and raised and has lived in the same Cambie house with her parents and twin sister for all of her 34 years. “Everyone at Richmond Centre knows me; so it’s fun to go there. You never quite know what’s going to happen on any given day, so I just love every day.”

rowing up in Cambie, after being born with a rare condition called metatropic dwarﬁsm, Leihl had, what she calls, “a very normal” childhood. In fact, the only thing abnormal was that she attended four different elementary schools in the district for reasons nothing to do with her disability — Brighouse, then Rideau Park, Mitchell and ﬁnally McNeely. “I’d have loved to stay at Mitchell for longer, all my friends were there,” recalled Leihl of her school ages. “But there were too many students and if you stayed on the left side of the map, you had to go to McNeely.” At Cambie secondary, Leihl said she was a B and C-plus student, “never very keen on math” but loved cooking and drama classes, despite not always being able to participate because the stage wasn’t accessible 15-20 years ago. And when she graduated in 1999, said Leihl, the crowd had reserved the biggest cheer of the day for her. “I was a little bit emotional, but it didn’t really sink in until much later,” she recalled. “It was a very proud moment and I’m still

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very proud of it to this day.” Leihl spent an extra year at secondary because she didn’t feel as if she was quite ready for the world. “I needed to build up my conﬁdence a bit more. “It was very hard to leave. I wasn’t scared, but I was a little confused as my whole life I was known as a student; but now I wasn’t. I had to quickly ﬁnd my own identity. “I wanted to be a high school counsellor and studied psychology and sociology at Kwantlen. But I was never really interested in it, it didn’t excite me.” What did, and still does, excite Leihl is the media, where she now focuses most of her creative energy as a writer and volunteer radio broadcaster for the University of BC station CiPR. “(Broadcasting) has allowed me to express my experiences of life and it’s something I’m very passionate about,” she said.

“My passion needs to shine through in whatever I do. No disability should keep you from doing what you really want to do. “When there topics in school that I couldn’t research because of my disability, I found another way to get what I needed. “My mom (Jaswinder) is my rock. She has encouraged me to never give up. And no one has ever told me, you can’t. “I have to ﬁnd a different way to do things every single day of my life; it’s how I live.” Leihl said she would love to study a broadcasting degree at BCIT, but would need a dedicated, full-time carer. At the moment, Leihl and her sister share most of their carers. Asked what she dreams of, Leihl said simply, “I’d love a job that pays, just like everybody else. “A radio job would be perfect and I’ll never give up trying. And I dream of living alone; but ﬁrst I need to get a job. Patience is the key.”

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Get soccer balls into the hands of children in Syrian refugee camps!

! Megan Baxter and Jacob Latrace, are 2015 graduates of McNair Secondary School. They are both heading to the University of British Columbia in September to study a kinesiologly and engineering. Photo submitted

! Emily Friesen, a former 2011 McMath Secondary grad, has recently graduated from the University of Victoria with a degree in Anthropology and History. She is now back in Steveston working for the City of Richmond at the Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site and part-time at 30 Minute Hit, as a personal trainer. Emily is planning to attend UBC for her Masters in Museum Studies, starting in 2016. Photo submitted

Michel Ibrahim has until July 22 to raise enough money to pay the custom fees on a shipment of donated soccer equipment destined for Syrian children living in refugee camps in Lebanan. He’s offering several perks to donors including a free haircut at his West Vancouver Barber Shop, registration in an August 9 soccer workshop and an extensive soccer camp for an entire team of young players. To contribute, go to

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! Youth show off their skateboarding skills at the Youth Show-Off competition last Friday at the Thompson Community Skateboard Park. Photos by Rachel Kwan.

munity skateboarding park to partake in a little friendly competition. The demographic ranged from peach fuzz to full beards, yet no matter their age, everyone still pushed each other to perform their best. New to the skating scene was, Nathan Punsalan and David Tsang, who developed their love for the sport from mutual friend, John Lomotan. When asked what ignited his passion, Lomotan jokingly answered, “I was afraid of biking.” Regardless of their backgrounds or reasons for being there, all of the boys agreed

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he first thing that struck us the second we emerged from our air-conditioned car, was the significant drop in temperature. Almost instinctively, we filled our lungs with the pine-fresh air that rolled down from the flower bedecked slopes of Sun Peaks, which were in mid-summer bloom. About 40 minutes down the valley, we had left in our wake the more intense heat of Kamloops, where 38 degrees, even on the banks of the Thompson River, was the norm. The high season, tournament capital bustle of B.C. had been replaced by the mountain resort tranquility of Sun Peaks, one of the province’s most scenic, yet relatively unspoiled, tourism destinations. In a nutshell, Sun Peaks is Whistler in miniature, minus the manmade energy, but plus the character and charm North America’s top alpine resorts lacks.

here are many redeeming features that are attracting a growing number of summer and winter visitors to Sun Peaks, a three-mountain resort about 50 kilometres north of Kamloops. Not least, if you’re a golf fan, is

the fabulous 16th hole at Sun Peaks Resort, which has the claim to fame of being B.C.’s highest elevated tee at 1,333 metres above sea level. Such is the height, the thinner air from the altitude allows the ball to ﬂy farther and most handicappers can drive the 323-yards to the green. Back at the ﬁrst tee, accompanied by the affable, knowledgeable and very patient Sun Peaks professional Jeff Cusick, a voice (Cusick’s) kept on telling me to leave the driver in the bag, as the fairways were tighter than a badger’s proverbial. Don’t be ashamed to hit a seven iron off the tee in the middle of summer; the ball runs for miles and it will keep you in the hole. Cusick, one of only two professionals in Canada to hold a golf and ski instructor licence, also

On our ﬁrst foray downhill, under the watchful eye and entertaining banter of our cycling instructor Jase, of Elevation, we called on our basic skills training acquired earlier in the trip at Kamloops to brake our way to the safety of home base. There were narrow trails, rocky ones; high burns and low burns. You have to keep your wits about you, see your line well in advance and trust your bike to get you down. I felt sure, at any given second, I was going to lose it and hurtle down the mountain like a runaway train being pulled by gravity towards a dusty, bloody end. I’ve heard people mocking downhill biking for its alleged lack of cardio or stamina requirements. But by the third run, mostly down the green routes, every single muscle (some newly discovered) in our

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Model codes are as follows: 2015 Titan (3CAG75), 2015 Altima (T4RG15 AA00), 2015 Sentra (C4LG15 AE00), 2015 Rogue (Y6BG15 AA00), 2015 Versa Note (B5RG15 AE00), 2015 Micra (S5RG75 AE00), 2015 Armada (7CTG75 AA00). Cash discounts cannot be combined with special subvented finance or lease rates. “Five Years No-Charge Oil and Filter” is not included with any European models, any V8 Engine, 370Z, Titan, Armada or Nissan GTR. Vehicle may not be in stock and subject to a dealer locate. All prices are plus a $549 processing fee and all taxes. ÐLease payments of $64/$92/$61 on the must be made on a semi-monthly basis and cannot be made weekly. 2015 Altima (T4LG15-AA00) 120 equal payments of $128 plus taxes per month, 2015 Verse Note (B5RG55-AA00) 120 equal payments of $84 plus taxes per month, 2015 Sentra (C4LG55-AA00) 120 equal payments of $89 plus taxes per month. Weekly lease payments are for advertising purposes only. †Offer is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (NCESI) and applies to any new 2015 Rogue (each, an “Eligible Model”) leased and registered through Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc., on approved credit, July 15 - 19, 2015 from an authorized Nissan retailer in Canada. Offer recipient will be entitled to receive a maximum of six (6) service visits (each, a “Service Visit”) for the Eligible Vehicle – where each Service Visit consists of one (1) oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and one (1) tire rotation service (each, an “Eligible Service”). All Eligible Services will be conducted in strict accordance with the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan outline in the Agreement Booklet for the Eligible Vehicle. The service period (“Service Period”) will commence on the lease transaction date (“Transaction Date”) and will expire on the earlier of: (i) the date on which the maximum number of Service Visits has been reached; (ii) 36 months from the Transaction Date; or (iii) when the Eligible Vehicle has reached 48,000 kilometers. All Eligible Services must be completed during the Service Period, otherwise they will be forfeited. The Offer may be upgraded to use premium oil at the recipient’s expense. The Eligible Services are not designed to meet all requirements and specifications necessary to maintain the Eligible Vehicle. To see the complete list of maintenance necessary, please refer to the Service Maintenance Guide. Any additional services required are not covered by the Offer and are the sole responsibility and cost of the recipient. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain offers NCESI reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. Ask your retailer for details. ´Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)lease APR for a 60month term equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $138 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Upon purchase of 2015 Nissan Armada, customer is required to pay a $2,000 government green levy. This offer is only valid from July 15 - 19, 2015. Models shown $45,248 Selling Price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00) AWD. *u±#uFreight and PDE charges. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2015 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. Sales Event Bonus applies to only Nissan contract, does not qualify for cash purchase. All advertised discounts apply to CASH or standard rate finance only deals only. Only vehicles sold between July 15 - 19, 2015. Five years no charge oil and filter apply to new and pre owned vehicles only, excluding European models, any V8, GTR and 370Z. Five years oil and filter excluding preowned vehicles or any V8. Altima model code T4LG15AE00 qualifies for the $4,380 discount, all other Altima models are $2,300 discount.

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WEEKLY SPECIAL July 16 – July 19, 2015 Marca Pina Patis Fish Sauce 1000ml

Fresh Boneless Pork Picnic

新鮮無骨豬上肉

Searay Frozen Basa Steak 680g

Rose Apples 玫瑰蘋果

海威巴沙魚扒

王梨標魚露

1 ea

Passion Sunflower Seeds 300g -Assorted 百盛葵花籽-各口味

1 ea 99

Cupp Keyk Flavour Combo

雜錦杯仔蛋糕

2 FOR

3 ea

99 lb

和路雪朱古力奶

可康牛奶雜果布丁

1 ea

3 ea

Selecta Super Chocolate Cocon Pudding SpecialMoo 3x245ml Milk&Juice 900g

Del Monte Fiesta Fruit Mix 2.84L

Sunrise Soft Tofu 300g

Sunrise Tofu Puffs 100g

Berkshire Pork Chops

6 ea

95ea

1 ea

2 lb

地門水果雜錦

Fresh Pork Lean (3LBs Up)

日昇藍盒豆腐

Beef Feet 牛腳

新鮮豬瘦肉(三磅以上)

3 lb 69

2 lb

Manila’s Best Lapu-Lapu(Grouper)

Searay Jack Mackerel (Hasa Hasa)

5 lb

2 lb

馬尼拉牌石斑魚

黑豚豬,豬扒

日昇豆朴

海威馬鮫魚

Searay White Shrimps 31-40 454g

Qualy Pak Squid 1kg

Sorbetero Ice Cream 1.5L -Assorted

Fresh Broccoli

6 ea

3 ea

5 ea

99lb

海威去腸白蝦

White Peaches 白肉桃

1 lb 49

急凍小魷魚(1公斤)

Fresh Romaine Lettuce 新鮮羅馬生菜

2 FOR

新鮮百加利

雪糕-各口味

Yellow Nectarine

California Orange

1 lb

黃油桃

加州甜橙

79 lb

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