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NEWS - RAPS can’t open doors to animal hospital - Aston Martin saga goes to court COMMUNITY New Year baby predicted to ‘really like’ Star Wars (dad) ARTS Aladdin Jr. comes to Gateway Theatre PULSE Olympian Evan Dunfee walks into New Year SPORTS Hungarian national team soaks in Canadian hockey culture

Out with the old, in with the News Eve Edmonds RICHMOND NEWS

Welcome to the New Year and welcome to the new Richmond News. We warned you this would happen and here it is — a bigger, bolder weekly paper. We’ve combined our two editions (Wednesday and Friday) into one, which will hit your doorsteps every Thursday.

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The two-in-one paper will give us the space to explore new ideas, dive deeper into some old issues and bring a greater diversity of voices into the conversation about our community. And it’s not like we haven’t done this before. When the Richmond News and Richmond Review were undergoing ownership changes, the News reinvented itself as a weekly with the aim of providing a unique format with depth, colour and character. However, when the Review was closed a few months later, the News went back to two days a week to ensure readers stayed current with timely news — however, we never went completely “back.” In fact, we maintained a number of the “weekly” characteristics in our Friday editions, with its front page news feature and letters in the first few pages of the paper. But the smaller page count and production demands of a twice-weekly limited what we could do. Now that we are weekly (again), we can refocus on those qualities. But not only are we going weekly, we’re also maintaining a daily presence — online. We are significantly increasing our online content as well as our reach through social media. To make that happen, we’ve actually hired, no kidding, hired, (I’ve got to say that a few times, it’s so fun) two new reporters, whose job will be to write, source and edit stories that will keep you up to the minute with local news as well as interesting/fun, trending stories throughout the region.

I can’t tell you what a big deal it is for an editorial department to increase its staff – by two no less. We hear so much about layoffs and closures in the newspaper business, for us to be expanding is testament to our confidence in this formula, this team and our readers. This may be the digital age, but the appetite for news, insight and a range of thoughtful perspectives is as voracious as ever. The challenge for newspapers is finding the right platform, or platforms. We think this is it. To ignore the changing ways in which people consume their news would send us along the flight path of the dodo. But to be dismissive of our loyal print readership would get us there even faster.

These are exciting times — a little stressful, especially when you throw Christmas right ahead of our launch. But, truly, launching new ways to connect our community is a good problem to have. And did I mention the two new hires?

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McArthurGlen poorly planned Dear Editor, In my travels throughout the world, I have come to realize that every city/town has its problems. Some are rooted in history, some geographic and others simply a result of really poor planning.

On Tuesday, Dec. 26, my wife and I discovered a classic example of the latter when attempting to depart Vancouver. It took us 30 minutes to drive from Marine Drive and Granville Street to the cut-off to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet mall, en route to the Vancouver International Airport — about two kilometres.

It, along with the adjoining roads, were literally parking lots.

ity serving not just the Lower Mainland, but B.C./Western Canada.

In researching the issue I found it amusing to read about Richmond’s concern about the potential impact an additional runway would have on Richmond, yet it would appear that little concern was given to the impact of a major retail complex on the key travel facil-

Yes, we made our ﬂight — just. But I’m sure many didn’t, due to trafﬁc congestion.

City Board Consultation on Lane Standards City seeks public feedback

The City of Richmond is currently considering plans for the development of a City owned lane dedication between Richmond Street and Broadway Street, from No. 1 Road to 2nd Avenue. Lane construction will take place following completion of sanitary sewer repairs along that corridor. Public consultation will take place during January 2018 to seek public input on a number of lane standard options for this project, including: • • • •

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Public input will also be sought on other design measures, including trafﬁc calming options.

Public open houses Two open houses will take place: Wednesday January 10 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Great West room Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street Wednesday January 17 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Great West room Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street

While the consultation will be of primary interest to the residents along the lane currently being considered, all members of public are invited to provide input as the City may utilize this feedback in the future. The City has no speciﬁc plans to develop any other unopened lane dedications at this time. Consistent with Council Policy 9016, lanes will only be constructed where there is a City-owned lane dedication and access is required for sewer or other infrastructure replacement.

Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca • to complete the online feedback form • for more information on the proposed lane options Let’sTalkRichmond.ca runs from Wednesday, January 10 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

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Carol singing sounds hope for all communities Dear Editor, The Friday before Christmas, a community-minded friend invited people from the neighbourhood to gather in front of her house for carol singing. A heat lamp prevented frozen toes and ﬁngers, hot apple cider relaxed the larynx and a drummer kept the beat with his brush. It was a magical evening. I bet I wasn’t the only one who returned home with a vision of similar carol-singing groups popping up all over our city in future years. Such events have the power to bring us together, regardless of age, faith, nationality, politics or language.

Sabine Eiche RICHMOND

Time to start targeting the jaywalkers The Editor,

Drop by to view information boards detailing the options and speak with City staff. The public is encouraged to complete a feedback form online or at the open houses.

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A few months ago in the Richmond News, there was an article about a driver who had hit a pedestrian crossing a busy roadway who was apprehended by the police and has since been charged. Why are the drivers being apprehended and charged with hitting pedestrians who cross roads illegally? It is hard enough to drive in Richmond now with all the idiot drivers out there and now with all the idiot pedestrians crossing whereever they want. Today, I witnessed two women crossing a four-lane road on Gilbert Road during heavy trafﬁc; and there is a crosswalk with lights

above it, only 50 feet away. Why are pedestrians in Richmond being allowed to cross busy roadways where they are not having to use proper crosswalks, regardless of what time it is. On this part of Gilbert Road, there is a black, street lamp post, which hinders the drivers sight as they cross from the north trafﬁc to the south trafﬁc. These two women did not seem to care if what they were doing was illegal. If, by chance, they were hit by a car on this busy stretch of Gilbert Road, near the hospital, who would be to blame ?

Dave Gibney RICHMOND

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LETTERS I’m offended by donation Dear Editor, Re: “Donations and fees don’t mix,” Voices, Dec. 22. In Eve Edmonds’ recent editorial commenting on the appropriateness of the donations offered by Onni to resolve the ongoing saga at their site at the Steveston boardwalk, she says “… big donations have a habit of swaying public opinion and can be used to leverage control; it’s the old he-whopays-the-piper-calls-the-tune thing.” Days earlier, Rick Ilich, of Townline Homes, “donated” $46,485 to the City of Richmond reserve account for subsidized, affordable housing from assignment fees collected from his Calla at the Gardens development. Ms. Edmonds notes that, for their donation, Onni will receive a tax credit (the entire fee/donation is tax deductible). Townline will also receive a tax credit for their donation.

Ms. Edmonds also says, “A number of the councillors were deeply offended by the (Onni) offer — and for good reason.” But yet, there is a photo of Mayor Brodie, not looking offended, accepting a donation from Townline. I realize that, in Onni’s case the money is actually a “donation” in lieu of a “fee,” but I consider Townline’s “donation” more offensive. Recently, limits have been placed on political donations on both the municipal and provincial level. The Iliches, directly and through their various companies, have made signiﬁcant political donations at both levels. Coincidently, we now see them making “donations” to the city; donations which tend to favour the incumbents. Must be the cynic in me! Also, by accepting this donation, the

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city has put itself in a potential conﬂict of interest situation. How do we know the next time Townline makes a rezoning application they do not get a more favorable decision? How do we know the next time Progressive Construction bids on a city contract they are not looked on more favourably? Would the city consider advocating to the Province to take more aggressive action to limit the speculation associated with pre-construction assignments (not that they ever would) knowing that they beneﬁt directly from such action? If Onni’s donation is considered inappropriate, then so should Townline’s, regardless how laudable the cause.

Al Williams RICHMOND

To celebrate the launch of the new, weekly Richmond News, we are giving away $200 to a reader who can tell us, in no more than ﬁve words, what they think of the new design. A winner will be chosen, at random, at 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8. Email your entry to Editor@Richmond-News.com. Write “Win $200” in the subject line and include your daytime phone number.

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Protect people ahead of proﬁt Dear Editor, Re: “New condos snapped up by foreigners,” News, Dec. 22. The housing market has become a money market. Too much real estate is bought not to provide shelter but to create a bigger bank account thus squeezing out those needing a house to make a home. The answer to affordable housing is not banning foreigners, but banning all investors and speculators, whether foreign or domestic. The answer is to take undue proﬁt out the housing market. The housing market must be regulated. We accept government intervention in the rental market, why not in home ownership? The energy to heat and light our homes is regulated, as is water, the internet, radio, TV, telephone, butter, milk and cheese.

Why not the house itself? Do we believe that the right to a decent, affordable home is part of what it means to be human? We recognize that everyone has a right to basic education, adequate healthcare and support during senior years. Why not decent affordable housing? Child labour laws, the eight hour workday, worker safety rules came about when we chose to put people ahead of profits. Lack of affordability exists because someone profits from it. We give people the right to make as much money as possible on housing. But in certain markets, that right for some denies the right to affordable shelter for others. In those places, it is time to limit the right to profit to protect people. Justice demands it.

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I hope the traffic will be a little bit better. Traffic is kind of pretty bad in the downtown core. It gets too crowded on the roads. I drive and there is always a traffic jam and we are usually stuck on the roads. Maybe less traffic or better management for the traffic around the town.

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Naming debacle crippling charity RAPS’ new animal hospital can’t open thanks to dispute with College of Veterinarians Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

We’re running out of money...the whole thing seems totally unfair.

What’s in a name? Well, apparently, quite a lot if you’re an animal welfare charity on the verge of ﬁnancial Armageddon because of a legal battle with the College of Veterinarians of B.C. (CVBC).

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The Richmond-based Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) is in the ﬁnal stages of opening its own 6,000-square-foot animal hospital at the Richmond Auto Mall.

sue soon, claiming that she wasn’t aware of the ﬁnancial commitments of RAPS until Dec. 25. “I am optimistic that we can ﬁnd a resolution in January,” she told Global.

But a dispute with the regulating college – which must ﬁrst approve the name and then give accreditation — over the simple naming of the $1 million-facility is threatening to ruin RAPS and is risking the welfare of around 500, unadoptable cats at its sanctuary, the biggest of its kind in Canada.

Those comments are puzzling for Lichtmann, who says the college is well aware that RAPS is fully committed to opening its own animal hospital, which, ultimately, will employ four veterinarians. As well as treating the myriad of animals in RAPS care – from its burgeoning shelter in Ironwood to its bulging cat sanctuary – the hospital is allowed to generate a revenue stream from 30 per cent of its operations by allowing the public to admit their pets.

According to RAPS, what should have taken only a few weeks to process, has taken six months, during which time the college has raised other dubious concerns, such as the acronym “RAPS” being too close to “SPCA”. And the last straw for RAPS’ boss Eyal Lichtmann came more recently when the college claimed the use of the word “regional” in the hospital name or in any of the facility’s business dealings would give the public the impression it was an official operation for the area. Since that time, RAPS has racked up more than $30,000 in legal bills and will have to suck up around $50,000 a month in overheads and running costs if the hospital’s opening is delayed beyond its expected mid-January launch. The non-profit’s financial situation is so perilous, staff are currently working on an evacuation plan for the hundreds of cats at its sanctuary, which will be the first to feel the pinch if RAPS has to scale down its operations. “In July, we put forward three suggestions for the name. The (college) approved the name “RAPS Animal Hospital” but with a whole list of conditions that are simply not practical, or legal, for us to operate under; such as the use of the word ‘regional’ on anything, from a receipt

RAPS CEO Eyal Lichtmann inside the charity’s new hospital at the Richmond Auto Mall. The facility was set to open later this month, but faces being delayed at least a month due to a regulatory body having an issue with the word “regional” in the hospital’s title. Alan Campbell photo

to a contract,” a frustrated Lichtmann told the Richmond News.

“We’re running out of money and the whole thing seems totally unfair.

“They claim, among other things, it would be confusing or misleading for the public to give the impression we were some kind of government-run facility.

“You have to ask, what the real reason is for all of this?”

“But the B.C. Registry had no problem allowing us to rename to ‘Regional’ about eight months ago and there are more than 100 companies in B.C. with ‘regional’ in their name. “It just seems to be excuse after excuse with the college and I really don’t know what their problem is. It’s at least a month behind schedule, mainly because they won’t allow us to use our legal name, which has the word ‘Regional’ in it. We are, however, legally obliged to do so when in operation.

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However, the college’s CEO and registrar, Luisa Hlus, told Global News that it wants to, “… avoid confusion, we want to avoid the name ‘regional’ being a part of the title of the hospital. “But of course we have no issue with RAPS running a hospital.” Hlus added that she hopes to resolve the is-

Eight months ago, RAPS changed its name to “Regional” instead of “Richmond” and Lichtmann said changing it back would take just as much time and cost as it would to ﬁghting the college on the naming issue through the courts. “Even if we got this sorted out next week, we wouldn’t be able to open until about the middle of February,” Lichtmann added. “We have equipment still to go in, staff to get trained, software to be installed. We can’t sign contracts for supplies or anything. “Where do we turn to here? Legally, for provincial and federal reasons, we need to open as a ‘regional’ facility.”

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Owner of Bond-style car ﬁles suit over bill

Jessica Liu alleges dealership, autoshop over-charged, colluded Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

The owner of a $200,000, James Bond-style sports car has filed a lawsuit against the dealership who sold her the limited edition vehicle and the autoshop who handed her a $135,000 repair bill. The Richmond News revealed almost a year ago how Richmond resident Jessica Liu crashed her silver, Aston Martin DB9 into a rock in December 2015, while driving near her home close to Blundell and No. 2 roads. Liu, who only had basic insurance, has refused to pay the bill and, thus, hasn’t seen her prized possession since the single-vehicle accident, due to a long-running dispute with the Vancouver-based dealership (MCL Motor Cars) and autoshop (Burrard Autostrasse) amid claims of overcharging and collu-

sion. However, near the end of 2017, Liu lodged a civil claim at B.C. Supreme Court against both the dealership and autoshop.

detail why. As compensation, Liu is suing for damages for breach of contract and is asking for $300,000 plus costs from the defendants.

Liu alleges, amongst other things, that she was taken advantage of due to her lack of English skills and perception of wealth, breach of contract and collusion between the two defendants.

She further claimed that, after a U.K.based Aston Martin manager intervened in September last year, she was offered and accepted a 30 per cent reduction of the repair bill. Liu claims the defendants later backed out of the aforementioned agreement.

As a result of the alleged actions of the defendants, Liu is claiming a long list of personal injuries, including: depression and anxiety; panic disorders; flashbacks; suicidal periods; weight loss; sleeping disorders; low self-esteem; emotional expression issues; humiliation; trust issues and impaired ability to form intimate relationships.

In separate responses to the lawsuit, both MCL and Burrard denied all the allegations made. In its response, MCL said that it did not, at any time, collude with Burrard to inflate the repair bill, as alleged by Liu. It also denied taking advantage of Liu’s lack of English and apparent wealth and had no knowledge of any agreement between Aston Martin and Liu to reduce the repair bill.

Liu is asking for general damages for “pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and physical and psychological disability.” She is also seeking special damages for transportation between China and from Canada, although the suit doesn’t

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In the counterclaim, Burrard’s lawyer describes Liu’s suit as a “mere sham” which is “without foundation.”

It further stated that Liu’s lawsuit is “scandalous, frivolous” and an “abuse of process of this court.”

The lawyers representing the three parties involved were contacted by the News. Only MCL’s lawyer, Kristina Davies, of Vancouverbased Koffman Kalef, responded to requests for comment.

Neither defendant is accepting any responsibility for the personal injuries Liu claims to have suffered as a result of the dispute. And in separate counter claims filed by MCL and Burrard against Liu, she is accused, amongst other things, of making defamatory statements. In MCL’s counter suit, it’s alleged Liu published a series of defamatory statements in a post to an online WeChat group, where she accused MCL of “selling horse meat as beefsteak,” lying, cheating and being “shady.” The statements in question were also allegedly posted on two other Vancouver-based, social media websites. As a result of the statements, MCL claims its reputation has suffered and claims it can provide details of such damage prior to any trial. MCL is seeking an interim and permanent injunction on further, similar statements being made, general and punitive damages and unspecified special costs.

Burrard, in its counter suit, is seeking damages for breach of contract and special costs, including payment of the outstanding bill for $85,545.

However, after being asked to get permission from her client to comment, Davies didn’t call back. The News told last January how, after driving the lightly-used Aston Martin for only a few kilometres, Liu inexplicably veered off the road and hit a large stone near Blundell and Garden City roads in December 2015. To put things into perspective, a pot of the car’s silver paint, which is named after Bond movie Skyfall, chimes in at $900 and a single headlight registers at $7,000. To compound her misery, Liu is being dinged $200 a day by Burrard for storage of the car. As of last January, that fee was $18,000. An Aston Martin sports car from Spectre, the latest episode of James Bond film, sold at auction for £2,434,500 (approx. $3.6 million). ICBC, which is hiking basic insurance rates this year by 4.9 per cent, announced last year it was limiting the insuring of luxury cars worth more than $150,000.

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Family rallies to send woman’s body back to India Alan Campbell RICHMOND NEWS

Friends and family of the young woman who died after being hit by a Canada Post semi-truck are raising money to send her body back to India. Esthersita Anthonyraj Achari, 27, was knocked down last Wednesday afternoon while crossing at the intersection of Garden City Road and Sea Island Way. However, nursing student Achari – known to her friends as “Esther” – succumbed to her injuries last Thursday evening. According to a GoFundMe page set up by her cousin, Shathesh Kuhendrarajah, Achari came to Canada in “hopes of fulfilling her fam-

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“She was a nurse back home at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai, India. She had been going to school for over a year to get her nursing license in Canada,” wrote Kuhendrarajah. “She just recently got her care aid licence and was working at Minoru Residency, part of the Richmond long-term care facility. “She was in her final stages of exams to obtain her Canadian RN licence. Her parents had sold their family home to send Esther to Canada.” After finally being employed full-time, Achari apparently insisted on buying her parents an apartment in India and started taking care of their needs. “This loss has affected her

Esther Achari (left and far right, with her colleagues) died after being hit by a Canada Post truck (above) last week. Photos (left and right) submitted

parents beyond what words can describe,” added Kuhendrarajah. “Her college friends adored and cared for her as if Esther was their own sister. She was the most cautious one out of the bunch. “They are shocked that this would happen to her. She is the type to take a long way around, just to follow the rules.”

In other online tributes, Achari’s friends and colleagues described her as an “amazing lady” and “the most generous person I’ve met.” Kuhendrarajah said that Achari’s college, the Tamil Association and family members are raising money to lift the burden of the funeral expenses on the parents in India.

“We are trying hard to send her remains by flight to India in a timely manner so that her parents can rest her in peace.” Anyone wanting to donate to the cause, can go online to GoFundMe.com/FuneralFundForEstherSita. By Tuesday morning, more than double the $8,000 goal had already been raised.

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Budget will tell all P13 proportional representation. That completely turns our democratic system upside down,” said Johal, of an NDP-Green plan to hold a referendum on changing the voting system from ﬁrst-past-the-post in individual ridings to one where some representation of the overall provincial vote is recognized in the Legislature. Johal said the status quo suits the province just ﬁne.

“You may not agree with the political system, but at the end of the day, we have a stable government. We’ve had centuries of solid, stable growth and we have perhaps the highest standard of living, or very close to it in the world. And we’re jeopardizing all of that. Not only just for our political system, but investment. “To turn that upside down so one party, the Green Party, will have higher numbers, I find that very offensive,” said Johal. Most Western countries have some form of proportionality, save for Britain, France, the United States and Canada. B.C. has had several PR referendums that have already failed. The Liberals have taken issue with the referendum terms — that only 50 per cent is needed to approve a change. Reid dismissed the notion that PR allows for votes to be more meaningful, claiming Richmond would likely see an MLA parachuted into the city to balance the seats. Johal said a racist party, or one defined by ethnicity, could garner seats. Yap said his focus will be on infrastructure for the city. He said the Massey Tunnel and Richmond Hospital acute care tower need to be replaced and that the NDP is “kicking the can down the road” on both matters. He said he will be ensuring Lions Manor continues from its present RFQ (request for quotation) stage. Likewise, Wat said the February budget will prove if the NDP is serious about advancing the hospital tower to the next stage. She said Premier John Horgan “kind of, a little bit, went back” on his party’s commitment in a roundtable with Chinese media outlets. “He’s not denying he was misquoted,” said Wat. She said finding a suitable location for a City Centre school is also a priority and that she will be speaking to trustees frequently. Reid said the district so far has “lost out to bigger dollars from developers” and may have to sell and swap land (such as Mitchell elementary). Reid said affordability is a concern of hers, citing new milliondollar townhouses under construction at The Gardens (Shellmont area) that appear to be the norm now. She suggested infill housing (coach houses, secondary suites, subdividing lots for smaller homes) is a solution and municipal governments need better, faster permit processes. “I recollect comments rolling back to 1986 when we invited the world to come to Richmond, come see us, come to British Columbia. Well, they came and they’re interest in being here and living here has lifted the value no question,” said Reid. Yap said the NDP has watered down its commitments from the campaign and backed away from a $400 annual rental subsidy. They also said they all committed to meeting with city council on a regular basis in 2018.

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morning, you’ll be fine.’ Then my water broke at 11:30,” said Kim. And yet, while the first B.C. baby was born a reported eight seconds after midnight, it took over four hours for Richmond Hospital to record its first 2018 baby.

It took a while for Lulu Island to be graced with its ﬁrst newborn in 2018. Kayden Kang, a healthy 3.45-kilogram boy, was born at 4:13 a.m., to father Kant Kang, 46, and mother Kim (Mager) Kang, 36.

This is statistically on par with the number of recorded births in the last ﬁscal year at Richmond Hospital — 2,225 — which is a rate of six per day, or one every four hours.

Kayden’s birth at Richmond Hospital adds another chapter to Kim’s long family history in Richmond, however he will likely make most of his ﬁrsts in life at the family home in Port Moody.

Evidently, it was a close race to the end, according to Kant. “The nurses said, ‘oh there’s another couple that’s going to give birth as well but you’re way ahead.’ Then they came back, because it took a little longer — because things (initially) progressed so quickly with (Kim) — and they said, ‘oh they’re catching up now,’” chuckled Kant.

“But [his] ﬁrst home is technically Richmond because we’ll stay with our parents for a week,” said Kim, who will soon take Kayden to her grandparents at Gilmore Gardens. Kim is a 1999 Steveston High graduate who was also born at Richmond Hospital, in 1981. She and Kant are both employees at Cineplex. They initially met while working at SilverCity Riverport. Kayden is the second child, the ﬁrst being twoyear-old Kiana. Kayden’s name will join his sister’s and mom’s on the maternity ward’s wall of donations from newborn families. “We really like the hospital. We have a friend who’s a nurse here. . . It’s a nice hospital and we had a really good experience here last time,” said Kim. The couple said they couldn’t be happier to have Kayden in their lives now. “He seems to be a pretty good boy so far; pretty chill; likes to eat; doesn’t cry much,” said Kant. Will he take after dad at all? “He’ll be a pretty good guy, very helpful, very

respectful. He’ll like Star Wars a lot,” quipped Kim. And when asked about having Richmond’s 2018 baby, Kim replied: “It was pretty cool afterwards!” The Kangs said they didn’t think they’d have a New Year’s baby, even though Kim’s due date was Jan. 2. “I thought I was going to be late. My mom was late with me,” explained Kim. But on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, Kim started to go into labour. Still, she didn’t think much of it, she said. “Because I had a C-section last time I thought it would take a while because this would be

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WHAT'S ON ASK A PRO Walking, tree-chipping and skating Q: I am on a Strata Board for our Apartment Building in Richmond

Walk Richmond:

and our AGM is coming up. What is your feeling on Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Contracts versus just calling someone in as-needed? Thanks- Mark.

Minoru Park/Resolution Walk: Saturday, Jan. 6:

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave.: Start the New Year off on the right foot with a free discovery of Minoru Park, the green heart of Richmond’s City Centre. The walk begins and ends on the Clement Track, while making its way into the Minoru Lakes area to the north. Meeting spot: In front of the grandstand on Minoru Track, 7191 Granville Ave. For more information, contact the Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association on 604238-8004, email: Walking@Richmond.ca or online at Richmond.ca/ParksRec/Sports/ WalkRichmond. Christmas tree chipping: Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 7: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Garry Point Park, 12011 7th Ave.: Keep the holiday spirit going by bringing your tree as well as a donation to the Richmond Fireﬁghters Association’s annual Christmas tree chipping event. Thor’s 3rd Reunion pre-sale: Sunday, Jan. 7: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Buck & Ear pub, Steveston:

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Thor is back in action in a couple of weeks. Tickets are on sale this Sunday

One of Steveston’s most popular bands, Thor, is getting together again at the Rod & Gun Club Hall on Jan. 20. However, there will be no sales at the door. The band is hosting a sales night at the Buck & Ear. Cost of a ticket will be the same as last time, $20.

Hi Mark, Most Maintenance Contracts are really not that expensive as they usually entail things like, changing belts and filters and lubrications and inspections. Inspections are the key factor as they can see problems before they happen! The difference between addressing a small, deficiency in a scheduled maintenance versus waiting until something has broken in an emergency is vast! Not only do you have to worry about more damage being done to equipment once something has actually broken, you have to consider potential damage from floods and that you may be paying emergency or after-hours rates. The inconveniences of having emergency water shut-downs or being without heat is a huge issue as well.

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An added bonus to having a Maintenance Contract is that many companies will give your strata and tenants a preferred rate for regular plumbing services.

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Tell your Strata to consider things like: Boilers and Heating Systems, Hot Water Systems, Sump Pumps, Backflow Preventers, Parkade and Rooftop Fans. These are all things that regular maintenance will greatly increase their effectiveness and save you problems and money.

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Be sure not to overlook Jetting of your drain lines. Clearing your pipes of grease and debris once a year is a simple way to save you from getting back-ups and flooding.

Skate through Winter Wonderland: Until Jan. 7: Minoru Arenas: At various times throughout the week, get along to Minoru Arenas, 7551 Minoru Gate to skate to festive music surrounded by thousands of sparkling lights, real snowbanks, decorated holiday trees and more. Regular admission rates apply. Group rates for groups of 10 or more.

Q: Is walking or running better for fat loss? A: This is always a difficult question to field, as there’s a lot of debate around the subject. It bears working through.

Lets assume that there are two main ways to do cardio work for fat-loss.

The first is very light exercise, where the heart rate beats at around 105-120 beats per minute and there is little or no barrier to recovery. The second is highly intensive training, where your heart rate is pushed up close to its max, which functions to stimulate your metabolism and burn excess fuel. Light exercise benefits from operating within the ‘fat burning zone’, meaning that proportionately you burn more calories from fat (though less calories overall) in comparison to other forms of exercise. A second benefit is that you can basically do as much of it as you like, as you don’t need time to recover from your exertions.

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Highly intensive training however, stimulates your metabolism to burn fat far quicker, but must be respected and given adequate recovery time. With that all established, the crucial thing I find when working with clients is that a typical run manages to be neither one nor the other. The heart rate on a jog will not be optimal for fat loss, and the duration of the workout is often too long to benefit from the ‘in and out’ nature of intensive training. In fact, running can even bring about a negative change in your body composition. If you are not careful with your nutrition when running frequently, you run the risk of depleting your body’s glycogen stores, forcing your body to convert existing muscle into fuel for your workout. Consequently you lose muscle weight, leaving you with a higher proportion of fat in your body. My answer to the question is that walking and sprinting are both excellent ways to burn fat. Leave the jogging for running events, not fat loss.

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Q: So you think your “firewall” is safe? A:

If you didn’t pay $1000 or more, you don’t have a firewall. You have a router that routes network traffic much like a traffic light but that’s it. There are hundreds of common models of routers and even firewalls exploitable by automated hacking methods. We see scans for such exploits on our monitoring systems all the time. The fix is easy, update them with newer firmware or replace them.

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An exploited router can snoop on the target’s Internet traffic and sniff out passwords, redirect Internet traffic through other servers/proxies, create a tunnel from the bad guy to the target’s internal network, and scan the target’s local network for further exploits.

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told that I required soft tissue management because of irritated and damaged gum tissues. What is this?

The Real Estate industry’s average percentage, of homes being sold by cooperating agents is 75%-80%.

This percentage is the SAME for 1% Realty. The internet is changing every industry, the Real Estate industry is resisting change..but change is here. Sites like realtor.ca are enabling buyers to search for homes using detailed criteria at their own convenience, allowing them to select exactly which properties they wish to see and buy. The Realtor’s® role in searching for homes has been greatly reduced. Realtors® have lost control on which properties get shown. Pre-internet, only REALTORS® had access to all the listings and this information was fiercely protected. In fact it was a very serious breach of the Real Estate Board rules to make MLS catalogues available to the public. So if your home is correctly priced for the current market, A SUITABLE BUYER WILL FIND IT AND BUY IT! THE BUYER IS NOT CONCERNED WITH HOW MUCH COMMISSION YOU ARE PAYING!

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of the main conditions: A: Here• beareasome Canadian citizen or permanent

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Soft tissue management is a rehabilitation of damaged gum tissues. Irritation and damage to your gum tissue may result from micro organisms harbored in your dentures’ old acrylic, or ill fitting dentures. First, your dentures require cleaning to remove unhealthy organisms 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. Second and/or third tissue conditioner may need to be applied before continuing the construction of new dentures. Healthy, pink, hard tissues, provide the important base foundation required for a successful denture. New dentures promote a healthy, clean, accurate 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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do you insure a vacant home or Q: How strata unit ? A:

It is important to note that after the property has been vacant or unoccupied for 30 days, most policies become null and void and there is no coverage for any losses unless a policy is modified. Obtaining insurance on vacant or unoccupied strata units, homes and or buildings is one of the toughest risks a broker works with. It is a process that takes some time, some ongoing work by the owner, insurance coverages are limited, typically there is no coverage for vandalism, theft, water escape, glass and regrettably deductibles and premiums are higher. This is so as statistically speaking vacant risks are more likely to have a loss than an occupied one. The losses seen for these risks are for fire, vandalism, vagrancy, and water damages especially in winter. Standard insurers do not offer coverages for these risks and if they do it is not for a period of long time longer than 3 months so these risks are normally insured with specialty insurers. To prevent your policy from being void and some tips on how to reduce your risks come and see us and we will work with to make arrangements so your property has the best insurance with the best cost possible for you.

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been diagnosed with a disc bulge my lower back. What does this mean? Q: Iinhave A:

What is an Appraiser looking for when they come to my home?

A: In simple terms the focus of our questions are:

How big, old, updated, renovated, is your home and how well maintained is it? Is there anything good or bad about your property that will have a positive or negative effect on the value? Our questions are posed to help us complete an accurate estimate of the value of your home. So when a C&P appraiser asks questions, takes notes, and takes photographs, there is more going on than meets the eye. By doing so, we are gathering information about your home to ensure an accurate appraisal. 10 simple questions our appraiser will ask you at your home 1. Have you done any updates? Recently? Or in the past? 2. Do you know how old the roof is? 3. Have your renovations been completed with a permit? 4. Have you added an addition to your home? 5. Are you aware of any easements on the property? 6. Are you aware of any special assessments (if your home is a strata property)? 7. What is the total living area and style of the home? 8. Are you aware of an oil tank on the property? 9. Do you have a copy of a site survey certificate? 10. And finally, is there anything you need to know about the appraisal process?

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The disc is made of rings of cartilage that surround a jelly like substance. The disc is located between two vertebrae of the spine and provides cushioning, shock absorption and promotes movement in the spine. A disc bulge occurs when the jelly like substance presses into the rings of cartilage causing increased pressure on the nerve root resulting in pain that can radiate from the spine and limit movement of the spine. SELF HELP MEASURES Reduce pain and inflammation - Ice the affected area for 10-15 min 2-3 times a day. Identify the cause of injury and avoid movements or activities that aggravate the pain. Do not sit for long periods of time, especially in a soft unsupported chair. Lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing heavy items will cause increased stress on the back. Physiotherapy treatments of laser, ultrasound, electrotherapeutic modalities will effectively reduce pain and stiffness. Traction is occasionally used to help reduce the disc to its original state. A gradual progressive supervised exercise program will help to regain movement and stability in the lower back.

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ASK A PRO Chiropractors See Patients that Have Q: Do No Symptoms? A:

Q: Part of your Strata Lot? A:

Of course… but some people may not understand why. Some individuals haven’t yet understood chiropractic and still are stuck in the thinking… that chiropractors are people you see only when you have neck or back problems. The truth is that everyone needs chiropractic care on a regular basis from birth and throughout their life. Because the objective of the chiropractor is to find and remove nerve interference and this interference is caused by stresses that we all experience regularly we all need regular chiropractic care. Better brain body communication means our body better self-heals and self-regulates.

When buying or selling a strata lot make sure you know what ‘common property’ (CP) and ‘limited common property’ (LCP) are. Get a copy of your Strata Plan, and understand the difference between these designations. For example, know that your parking stall and locker are likely ‘common property’, which means that they can be re-assigned at any time. When you buy a strata property, you might not be assigned the same locker and parking stall(s) that were shown to you in your inspection. In residential strata plans, a parking stall or storage locker rarely is a separate strata lot on the strata plan, except perhaps in some older residential strata plans. Alternatively, a parking stall may appear on the strata plan as part of a strata lot. The strata corporation controls the common property for the benefit of all the owners, and the strata corporation may allow an individual to use common property as though it were their own. When you buy or sell, it is your responsibility to know these details, it can make a difference in the value of the property, and your contract of purchase and sale and related documentation must be accurate, or it could come back to bite you. Your Realtor® can and will help you with this, and will ensure that you have documentation to support that information. Remember also to keep all strata documents for your property for future reference, at least for 2 or 3 years, as well as all engineering reports, special mailings, and notices of AGM’s and SGM’s. Your ‘file’ should also contain your strata plan, your most recent municipal utility bill (water,sewer etc) and your current tax notice and assessment. If you are prepared with all of this information when you list your home for sale, you will be ready for the task.

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The Hause research study showed that interference to spinal nerves, including those nerves that innervate your body’s organs and glands, can exist without creating any pain whatsoever. The moral of this story: Every human being should have their spine checked regularly by their chiropractor to remove interference. So call for your complementary consultation by Jan. 31st.

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

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unexpected 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 funeral home & cemetery. Pre-arrange your final wishes.

Sandra Melin CFSP Manager

In cases where terminal illness is a factor and the individual is being cared for within their home until their passing, there is an “Expected Death at Home Protocol”. Upon passing, Richmond Funeral Home 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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Dr. Manoj Singhal is the Medical Director and Cosmetic Specialist and oversees all of the clinic’s procedures. Dermatological fillers are used for lip enhancement and many other anti-aging procedures. For many it all starts in the cheeks with refilling the lost volume creating higher cheek bones which improves facial attractiveness. We use other fillers to lessen the bags under the eyes and allow for a more refreshed youthful appearance. Other common areas are the lateral mouth and “marionette lines” to allow for a more refreshed and youthful appearance. We use filler to enhance the chin especially if there are deficiencies with lost volume. We use Belkyra for permanent treatment of the double chin which is an area that many find great satisfaction in treating. Forehead wrinkles, frown lines and laugh lines or crow’s feet are treated with neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport which relaxes muscles to soften the wrinkles that start with aging. This leaves a smoother and younger appearance. Many people have been familiar with Botox for many years. We won’t be satisfied unless our client is satisfied. We believe that looking good is great and then feeling good is absolutely priceless. Please see our website at www.IronwoodMedicalClinic.com For a safe, non-surgical and natural cosmetic enhancement, it is vital to seek out an experienced physician with an aesthetic vision. This will bring out your best features and allow you to look and feel your best. Please call or email us for a FREE consultation.

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What science tells us in the Hause study on “pain and the nerve root” is that compressed nerve roots can exist without causing pain and described a mechanism of gradual progression where mechanical changes to the nerve that leads to microcirculatory changes, and where inflammatory agents may result in chemical radiculitis.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a strata lot (apartment, townhouse, bare land strata), please call your Realtor® for direction. It will be the best move you make.

As I mentioned last month our Sears store at Metrotown is now closed. I am now working at the Richmond store Monday through Saturday. Our major announcement is that our Richmond store is moving to a new location where we will have a much larger store. We are moving only three blocks down to 6960 No. 3 Rd. That is at Granville and No. 3 Rd., and we have parking in the back. Nice and close to where we were and a much larger store. Our retail space will be approximately four times what we have now. We will be moving the last week in January and hopefully not be closed any days at all. Our phone number and email will be the same and you can contact us to make sure which store we are in. We will be having a Grand Opening on Saturday February 10, 2018 to show off the new store. There will be refreshments and prizes drawn. Hope to see you there.

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Researchers in Germany asked the same question. They chose 19 chiropractors who together saw an average of 3,100 patients per week. The results of the study demonstrated that nearly 94% of the patients in this study had subluxations that were producing no symptoms.

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Zostavax®II is the vaccine against shingles that most people have heard of. It is a live, attenuated virus vaccine, meaning that the virus has been weakened in the lab. Although the virus can still replicate and produce an immune response (and possible mild disease), it should not cause a full-blown outbreak of the disease. On the other hand, Shingrix is a non-live vaccine that combines an antigen from the virus with an adjuvant; it can stimulate the immune response without causing the disease. Both vaccines are indicated for those 50 years of age or older. Having an adjuvant is an important consideration for those who are elderly as the adjuvant promotes a more robust immune response. This is evidenced by the efficacy trials which showed Zostavax®II having a 51% efficacy at preventing shingles versus 96% efficacy for Shingrix. Other points to consider are that Zostavax®II requires just one dose given subcutaneously, whereas Shingrix is given as a 2-dose series given intramuscularly between 2-6 months apart. Neither vaccination is indicated for those who are immuno-compromised. Both vaccines can prevent post-herpetic neuralgia. It is theorized that Shingrix’s immunity may last longer than Zostavax®II. Those who have had the Zostavax®II can still benefit from Shingrix; it is advised to wait at least 8 weeks after Zostavax®II to receive Shingrix. Although ideally cost is not the most important factor to consider, it should be noted that the up-front cost of a single Zostavax® II vaccine is higher, the total cost of 2 doses of Shingrix required to complete the series makes the Shingrix the more expensive option in the long run. Christine and Fred Cheng are a passionate, charismatic sister-brother pharmacist team at their unique, family-owned and operated Pharmasave stores in Cloverdale and Steveston, B.C. They specialize in natural remedies and compounding for both human and veterinarian use. Everything mentioned in their article is available InStore.

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Parks Canada marks Homma’s court battle Steveston pioneer helped deﬁne Canada’s democratic values

Matsu Homma holding baby Junkichi Homma, with Joe Homma standing beside his father Tomekichi Homma.Vancouver Archives photo

(L-R) Unveiling the new plaque to commemorate the Homma v. Cunningham court case, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre were: Tara MacLeod, acting superintendent for Coastal BC Field, Parks Canada and master of ceremonies; Tenney Homma, granddaughter of Tomekichi Homma; Andrea Geiger, associate professor, department of history, Simon Fraser University; and John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City. Parks Canada photo.

of many grandchildren from Homma’s eight children (Tenney’s father being the youngest of them all).

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For those who have grown up in Richmond, naming some of the city’s founding pioneers can come easy when you rattle off a list of elementary and secondary schools.

And for that, Homma was honoured again, Dec. 10, by the Government of Canada, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby.

Doing so would likely lead one to erroneously believe it was only white settlers who built the township. But there is one exception.

Parks Canada unveiled a plaque, commemorating Homma’s landmark legal case (Cunningham v. Homma) as a national historic event.

The only Asian Richmond pioneer with a namesake school is Tomekichi Homma, a human rights activist said to have contributed signiﬁcantly to the foundation of Canada’s modern, democratic system.

Homma’s granddaughter, Tenney Homma, a former Richmond resident, accepted the honour on the family’s behalf.

In 1900, the naturalized British subject, Steveston resident and member of the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society, took the B.C. government to court when he was denied the right to vote, because of his ethnicity.

“My grandfather valued being a Canadian. He stressed the importance to his children to learn English and be a lawabiding citizen. He was a civil rights activist and he instilled in his children to be kind and compassionate to others. You don’t pick on the weak and helpless, rather you come to their aid,” said Tenney, one

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Homma was born in Japan, from a prestigious Samurai family, so he was well educated, said Tenney. At age 18, this allowed him to integrate more easily in his new environment, Steveston Village. In 1900, most minorities could not navigate the legal system, for lack of English or education, but Homma — now 35 — could, and on their behalf, he took it upon himself to sue registrar Thomas Cunningham for denying him a voting card. Cunningham had been following the Provincial Election Act, which disqualiﬁed Japanese-Canadians, First Nations, and Chinese-Canadians from voting. The county court and B.C. Supreme Court ruled in Homma’s favour, but the provincial government appealed the case to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in

London, England The JCPC upheld the Provincial Elections Act, which granted the provinces exclusive jurisdiction over civil rights. According to Simon Fraser University historian Andrea Geiger, “Homma’s argument was sound,” as he noted to the courts that as a naturalized subject, he was entitled to political rights.

“What makes Cunningham v. Homma deserving of note here today, however, isn’t the poverty of the Privy Council’s reasoning, but Tomekichi Homma’s remarkable courage in challenging a profoundly unjust law in the face of intense opposition, both from within and without his own community,” Geiger told the audience at the unveiling. According to Parks Canada, the JCPC’s decision set a precedent for decades of racebased legislation. It also had a lasting impact on federalism, as it granted authority to the provinces to dictate voting rights.

Tomekichi Homma

However, “Homma’s legal battle is known as one of the most significant acts of resistance to repression in the history of human rights in Canada. Homma’s demand for equitable treatment influenced others to fight for equal rights, and, in retrospect, the court case has become crucial to our understanding of the context and events that led to the enactment of the Canadian Bill of Rights in 1960 and the entrenchment of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms into the Constitution Act of 1982,” noted Parks Canada.

Geiger said the JCPC failed to ﬁnd any precedent in Canada to overturn the B.C. Supreme Court and dubiously turned to U.S. law.

When World War II broke out and Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, Homma, by then a senior, was relocated to the Popoff internment camp, near Slocan City, where he would die, in 1945, age 80. Four

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“He served the community with dignity and humility. He was quite a man,” said Tenney. “The fact the plaque acknowledges the civil rights and voting franchise for everyone, especially his Japanese community, is signiﬁcant,” she said. When Richmond became a growing suburb in the 1950s, dozens of schools were built, but none recognized minority pioneers. But in 1990, a new school at the foot of Railway Avenue was constructed and named after Homma. Representatives from the school attended the plaque ceremony. English teacher and librarian Carole Wilson, who’s been at the school since 1991, said Homma’s characteristics are memorialized in the school’s edict, “Seeking Harmony, Respecting Diversity,” which is printed on the entrance beam. The Homma trophy goes to students who show spiritedness, perseverance, thoughtfulness and humility — the qualities Homma lived his life by, said Wilson. Tenney said the Homma family is now a “United Nations,” of mixed ethnicities. “Grandpa would like that. He encouraged his children to be Canadians, as well as maintaining Japanese culture. And he wanted them to assimilate into Canadian culture.”

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A planned, $2 million pier at Garry Point Park will be added to a long list of man-made inﬂuences at Richmond’s most southwestern tip. An old European settler’s chart from 1885 shows “Indian” occupation of Garry Point, named after Nicholas Garry, deputy governor of Hudson’s Bay Company from 1822-1835. The Musqueam Point family lived there before being removed.

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Longtime Stevestonite Dave Semple recalls his teenage years hanging out at the point, which, in the 1960s through to the early 1990s, was a federally-owned industrial area used as a dumping ground for river dredgeate. As such, sand dunes were ubiquitous. “That’s where we played, dug caves and did stupid stuff,” chuckled Semple, who now works as a senior manager with the City of Richmond, helping to formulate a new Steveston area plan. Much of the park today (especially its rounded mounds) never existed, although Semple notes there’s always been a natural point — largely a marsh at the tip of Sturgeon Bank. In the early 20th century, two natural sloughs were dug out at the north end, for ﬁshing boats. One, Scotch Pond, is still there while the other, further north, has been consumed by silt. Semple said the Mathers Bulldozing company managed much of the sand dunes before the city bought the land.

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Dentures should be replaced regularly and adjusted only by a denture professional, such as those at Richmond Denture Clinic. “Remember,” owner Sonia Raeisi says, “you probably wanted dentures so you could enjoy all the foods you used to, so leave the adjustments up to the professionals.” You don’t think about it when you have it, but when it’s gone, you notice every day. What is it? A healthy mouth. And it’s something none of us should take for granted. Whether your dentures are not ﬁtting properly anymore, or you’re curious about what a set of dentures might do for you, the professionals at the Richmond Denture Clinic recognize how quality of life can be affected. No matter what category you fall into, the Richmond Denture Clinic – which makes customer service and convenience its priorities – realizes that you probably have a number of questions you’d like answered before you spend money on dentures. That’s why we’ve compiled a set of our “Top 10” queries and answers we think will help you decide your next move when it comes to dentures and your oral health. As we have learned, dentures can do more than help you chew and eat your food. They are an important component of overall health and wellness, and can improve appearance and self-esteem (See the Business Feature in the Sept. 13 issue of the Richmond News).

areas or pressure spots,” Raeisi says. “We urge our patients to come in to have their dentures adjusted for better comfort and fit.” Richmond Denture Clinic also follows up with our patients after two years of insertions for a general check-up to ensure their dentures and gums are in good condition. After two years, we recommend having a reline done, as bone loss may cause dentures to become loose. Lastly, we follow up with our patients after five years from insertion to have their dentures replaced. “We offer customized, start-to-finish care,” Raeisi says.

2. I GOT NEW DENTURES. WHY DO I FEEL PAIN?

It is very normal to get some sore areas or pressure spots after getting a new denture. The reason is that your mouth became used to your old dentures, and it is trying to accommodate the new denture. Once you have worn your new dentures for a while, your oral tissues will mould into them and, with each day, they will feel more comfortable.

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Raeisi explains that you may also feel pain because there is soft tissue covering the jaw bone.

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“Pressure on this soft tissue by the dentures can cause irritation and sores. It is extremely important that you do not switch back to your old dentures as it will make the adjustment period longer,” she advises.

After the insertion of a newly fabricated denture, Sonia Raeisi, registered denturist and owner of Richmond Denture Clinic, and her professional staff, give all patients three months of post-insertion care. “Right after the insertion day of the new dentures, it is common to encounter sore

To aid in the adjusting period, we recommend practising your speech by reading out loud; transitioning from smaller and softer pieces of food to bigger and harder pieces; wearing the new dentures P15

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When it comes to dentures, leave the adjustments up to the professionals P14 as much as possible; and visiting your denturist to adjust them if necessary.

It is normal to need up to a half-dozen visits to ensure dentures are just right and the customer is satisﬁed. Raeisi says these are all included in Richmond Denture Clinic’s service.

3. CAN I ADJUST MY OWN DENTURES?

While it may be tempting to take matters into your own hands, We recommend abstaining from doing adjustments on your own, as dentures are precise prosthesis. By adjusting them, you may be doing more damage than good. “Remember, you probably wanted dentures so you could enjoy all the foods you used to… steak, apples, corn-on-the-cob,” Raeisi says. “In order to keep your new dentures in tip-top shape, it’s best to let the professionals adjust them as needed.” We recommend contacting your denturist for adjustments and we’re happy to provide follow-up appointments.

4.WHY DO I NEED TO ATTEND ANNUAL CHECK-UPS WITH MY DENTURIST?

It is a common belief that just because a person does not have their natural teeth left, they do not need to go for regular check-ups. On the contrary, it is essential that denture wearers visit their denturist every so often, as dentures are foreign objects that sit in the mouth. “Dentures can be packed with bacteria as they are porous and can cause mouth infections and diseases,” Raeisi explains. “Also, having an ill-ﬁtted denture can cause chronic sores and hyperplasia, which is the growth of ﬁbrous connective tissue caused by constant irritation from dentures.” By visiting your denturist regularly and

maintaining good oral health, you will be ensuring your general well-being and quality of life. A denturist will track your bone loss and general oral health to ensure maximum denture functionality and good oral health.

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Raeisi also notes that her clinic has an onsite dentist in place to perform any other dental work that patients require. “We will be a one-stop shop.” Raeisi says.

5. ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVES TO DENTURES?

If you are in a constant battle with dentures, or just want to try something else, there is an alternative: Implant Supported Dentures. Dental implants are titanium devices placed directly into the jawbone. “The implants are as close as you can get to natural teeth,” Raeisi says. “Not only do they provide a beautiful aesthetic, they also ensure maximum function as they retain the integrity of the jawbone as it grows around the implants.” Although dental implants are better than dentures, they’re not suitable for everyone, as you must have sufﬁcient bone.

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Disney musical Aladdin Jr. is a childhood memory for many, and it will soon be presented on-stage at the Gateway Theatre by a group of local child actors. “I found that there are so many talents in Richmond, but many of their works are compromised due to limited funding,” said Lily Yuan, show producer and founder of the Children’s Choir of Richmond. “I wanted to create an opportunity for them to produce a high-quality show for the local audience.” Yuan ﬁrst had the idea when she watched her daughter’s school play, Beauty and the Beast, at Pythagoras Academy, directed by musical theatre teacher Emma Swards. “I thought, ‘wow the play is so great and the director is so gifted,’” recalled Yuan. “I went to Emma one day after school and said to her, ‘I want to produce a great chil-

dren’s musical with you and bring it to the community.’ That was how the musical got started.” The production team purchased a theatrical license from Disney for Aladdin Jr., including all the original music and the plot. More than 50 young actors were selected out of hundreds of applications, including 20 from 15 schools in Richmond. And they all received free theatre training. Thirteen-year-old Neil Hong and Victoria Kazantseva will play the main characters Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. “They will sing, dance and talk on-stage. This will be a great experience for the children and I believe it will have a positive impact on them long-term,” said Yuan. A highlight of the musical, is the stage backdrops, produced by a Richmond-based professional design team,

inspired by Disney Adventure Park and Broadway Aladdin Musical. 11 high-tech 3D backdrops were created, and will change during the show according to the plot needs. “The camel is walking, the stars in the sky are winking, the clouds are moving, and the sea is making waves… with the actor’s performance, they will showcase a real dream stage scene for the audience,” said Yuan. Technology also makes Aladdin and Princess Jasmine ﬂy on the magic carpet. As to how Genie comes out of Aladdin’s lamp, Yuan said it remains a secret. The costumes were purchased online and converted into Aladdin-themed clothes by a group of parents and volunteers, including a camel costume.

More than 50 child performers aim to wow the audience with a magical musical trip by presenting Disney’s classic Aladdin Jr. at Gateway Theatre on Jan. 7. Photo submitted

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“Our product has skyrocketed everywhere. We are just so fortunate and excited about her featuring it. We couldn’t have asked for anything more than publicity from someone like Oprah.” According to the company’s website, the PUDUS Classic Collection unites

more than 40 vibrant designs to an elevated level of softness. Available in three sizes from toddler to adult, PUDUS extra-soft, animalfriendly ﬂeece and high-traction silicone grippers provide comfort at every step. “All of our retailers have been doing really well.

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“Everyone loves slippers. Everyone wants to feel comfy. We started with the compression socks and now we have branched out into some outerwear as well, but we wanted everyone to feel warm and cozy. Slippers are a great gift and we just went with it,” she said. “Both brands are growing exponentially every year which has been very exciting for us. With everything that has been happening with Oprah, there is lots to come with both products.” The family appeared on Dragon’s Den in 2015 to showcase the compression socks. Haylie and Brandon live in Richmond, but Jean and Randi still live in Ladner. Both Brandon and Haylie grew up in Ladner and graduated from Delta Secondary.

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Part of the appeal of the village, he said, is the younger families who have found an enclave in the city. “With more condos, it’s brought in more young families and they want more amenities and services,” said Slater. in the village for some time. “There was no cold-pressed juice in Richmond at the time. We thought Stevetson would be the best place. We wanted to create a community

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trustworthy,” said Wu.

When we have problems in one part, we need to take a look at all the connections in our body, she added.

“Tests can lie sometimes. You may feel unwell but the test says that you are OK; or you are close to getting a disease but you are not really sick yet, so the test won’t tell you.

Sally Wu learned about the “magic” of herbs from her mom when she was a little girl in the Taiwan countryside. Now she is helping thousands of people in Richmond get healthier using traditional herbal treatments.

“My job is to find the root cause, and use the power of nature to heal it.”

Her clinic, Natural & Organic Healing Clinic, was nominated for Small Business BC Awards recently. Although not making it to the final, Wu’s work has been recognized by many people in the community.

“If a part is too active, we need to calm it down; if it’s too quiet, we need to activate it,” said Wu.

“Eyes are connected to different parts of the body. The colour, humidity, shape...all show signs towards your health state,” said Wu.

She has more than 300 types of herbs in her clinic, which are divided by property and taste.

“The face is also a reflection of your health. If someone’s face is too red, that’s a sign that they may have hypertension.

“For example, spicy herbs will help promote blood circulation, letting go of the excessive waste the body doesn’t need; sour herbs, meanwhile, help keep important substances in the body,” said Wu.

But of course we need to look at all the symptoms, as well as his lifestyle, diet, mood and even something like the weather.”

The key of herbal treatment, according to Wu, is to achieve a balance of the body, letting every part do its function— not too much and not too little.

“I grew up in a village where we only had two doctors, not enough at all,” Wu told the Richmond News. “I remember my mom would make juice with herbs and treat our neighbours with that, including a kid who was affected with pneumonia. I thought, ‘wow, it is magic.’” Having had family members pass away despite receiving conventional medical treatment, Wu realized the potential harmful side effects of it and its limitations in solving the root cause of a disease. Wanting to find more ways to heal the body, Wu obtained her Oriental Medicine Doctor Diploma at the Alternative Medicine

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College of Canada and a Chinese medicine PhD in China. Now she is a member of the Canadian Herbalists Association of BC. “The philosophy of natural treatment is that our body is wholistic; all the parts are in-

She added that some herbs help raise the “qi” (energy) in the body, such as Jiegeng, which can help push up phlegm out of the lungs. On the other hand, food like almonds helps descend the “qi” to relieve asthma.” Wu has her own way of diagnosing her patients, through observation and description. “Our own body and feelings are the most

“But when there is a disease, it might be too late.” Wu said people’s appearance tells a lot of about their health.

She added that individual’s health is made up of the natural constitution and the lifestyle. Even the patients’day of birth and the season they were born in are influencing factors for the body constitution. Wu said, it is difficult to graduate from a medical school, but for herbalists, the real challenge starts after they graduate. “Every patient is different. We need to get to know everyone very well to come up with the unique treatment that suits individuals.”

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Greasy spoon thrived for decades But redevelopment spells end to Bob’s Submarine Sandwiches — perhaps for good That Bob’s is stuck in a bit of a time me warp can also be seen with its prices. All-day breakfast is a calling lling card. Eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, toast and coffee; all underr $5. Then there’s the likes of corned beef or steak and cheese subs, chicken salad and fried chicken.

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t’s a late, non-descript December afternoon, and Simonetta Lee and her group of four millennials hunkered down at the far back table of Bob’s Submarine Sandwiches to take in a fading, once-quintessential Richmond experience — a no-frills Western greasy spoon tucked into a single-storey No. 3 Road strip mall.

“We heard it was closing and lots of people said good things about it. We thought we’d try it out,” said Lee, satiated after each bite of her fried chicken sandwich that rings in, with fries and a Coke, for just under $6. Lee said many friends on Facebook were raving about Bob’s, located at Cook Road and No. 3, in the shadows of the recentlyerected Mandarin Residences condo development, adjacent to the Brighouse Canada Line station. When asked to rate her experience, Lee gives the thumbs up, describing tasty food at a price that begs questions and a unique throwback atmosphere. “It has that unique, retro-style restaurant vibe. There’s an originality to it and it’s a different kind of service,” said Lee. “And they have a lot of sauces,” interjects friend Joseph Pan. Bob’s seats about 30 people. Its globular, yellow-tinted lighting hanging from a worn-out ceiling evokes the 1980s; and if it doesn’t then the vintage 7-Up fridge will; or, the round, glass coffee carafes that are presented in a welcoming self-serve manner.

Behind it all, and behind the grill that hat fronts the eating lounge, is the husband-wife team of Mi-Yeong g and Frank Lee, both Korean immigrants from the early 1980s,, who raised two children in Richmond. For just over 25 years, the Lees have been searing hot subs to the delight of their audience. Mi-Yeong, now 60, was born in the eastern port city of Busan, while Frank was born in the westMI-YEONG LEE ern port of Incheon, just outside Seoul. They came to Richmond to study but soon found Bob’s, operated ted by their friend Bob, who changed the name from its originall title Paul’s Subs. “That time it was very quiet in Richmond. chmond. Before this there was a London Drugs rugs here, a long time ago. It was a small parking lot,” said MiYeong. The Lees have been searing processed meats and fresh buns on the grill ever since. And never er once have they considered mixing ng their roots into the business, with some sort of Korean fusion, such as a kimchi sub.

Mi-Yeong Lee is the proprietor of Bob’s Submarine Sandwiches, which will be closing its doors in March once plans begin to redevelop a No. 3 Road strip mall.

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Simonetta Lee, right, and friends sat down at Bob’s Submarine Sandwiches, last month, for the ﬁrst time. P31 There is no regret and much acceptance of fate.

“When you look at the long term of your life, when you do good things for you, good things follow. “We know the time was going to come because all of the location is changing,” said MiYeong.

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Whether Bob’s is reincarnated elsewhere, time will tell. But retirement is certainly an option, she said. “This is another chance to turn a new life,” said Mi-Yeong, who lives in the Blundell neighbourhood, where she says she enjoys the many conveniences of Richmond, such as nearby nature trails, the airport and shopping centres. But ﬁnding a new place at

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mitigates the work the Lees have to do, considering they take on little help. Or both.

“Things are changing, I guess for the good, maybe some for the bad. I can’t say. Everyone sees it different,” smiles MiYeoung, offering this reporter the Bob’s Super — seared steak on a submarine bun with cheese, lettuce and tomato; sauce of your choosing at the sauce table.

Mi-Yeong explains that she and Frank do nearly everything at Bob’s.

“Everyone has a different way of putting it. So they can do it there, by themselves,” explains Mi-Yeong of the sauce table, while manning the grill, as Frank takes a break to read a Korean book.

She said hard work has been the key to keeping prices low and her lunch crowd returning.

One can speculate whether the sauce table and self-serve coffee is a symbol of trust with Bob’s’ loyal customers or if it

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RICHMOND U16 national team soaking in Canadian hockey culture team was at the Langley Events Centre on Monday for the Vancouver Giants’ Western Hockey League game against Prince George. It was then back to Rogers Arena Tuesday night to watch the Canucks take on Anaheim.

Overseen by former NHL assistant coach and scout Glenn Williamson, he has arranged for the country’s U18 and U16 national teams to play in holiday tournaments in Calgary (Macs) and Richmond respectively for the past couple of years.

Bence Svasznek doesn’t need any convincing on how popular hockey is in Canada.

Of course, there was also a steady diet of games on TV between the NHL and the World Junior Hockey Championships.

The 42-year-old head coach of the U16 Hungarian national team is basking in puck paradise for the ﬁrst time in his life. It’s proven to be everything he hoped for and then some.

“It was not only a great tournament but a great experience for us to taste and feel Canadian Hockey,” smiled Svasznek. “We have learned lots and seen lots too.

With a population of around 9.7 million, Hungary had 5,291 registered hockey players last year. That’s a sliver of the amount compared to worldleading Canada (631,295) but is a signiﬁcant increase from 2,000 players seven years ago. The number of ice rinks has also risen to 24.

Svasznek and his team capped a memorable week by capturing the Major Midget title at the 37th annual Richmond International Bantam Midget Hockey Tournament after a thrilling 1-0 win over the Moose Jaw Generals in the championship game.

“Everywhere we go and watch TV it’s hockey. It’s a perfect dream world to me. We really are enjoying it.”

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Six games in as many days certainly kept Team Hungary busy but it was the hockey culture away from the rink that had Svasznek in awe.

While the players ﬂew home to Budapest on Wednesday, Svasznek and his staff are remaining in North America for several more days. They will be dispersing to Kamloops, Victoria, Calgary and Everett where they have been invited as guest coaches with the cities’ respective WHL teams.

His coaching staff was special guests at the Canucks game against Chicago last week. The entire

It’s all part of the Hungarian Ice Hockey Federation’s aggressive development plan.

The majority of Hungary’s U16 roster plays at the club level for Mac Budapest, although two suit up for teams in Sweden and Switzerland. “We mostly play in Europe,” explained Svasznek. “This was our third tournament of the season. We played one in Prague, another in Austria and there will be one more at the end of the season in Europe. “This would be the perfect place for us to play all the time. If we could play games like this though the whole season we would be that much better. That is what we are missing back at home is this compete level.”

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Eithan Grishin and the Richmond A Blues reached the Bantam Tier 3-4 championship game at the Richmond International before falling 3-0 to the Surrey Thunder.

Silver medal for Blues at Richmond International It was a near miss for one of the host teams at the 37th annual Richmond International Bantam Midget Hockey Tournament. The Richmond Bantam A1 Blues reached the championship game of the Bantam 3-4 Division before dropping a 3-0 decision to the Surrey Thunder on New Year’s Eve at the Richmond Ice Centre. Surrey broke open a tight defensive battle with a pair of goals in less than a minute in the second period to open up a 3-0 lead. That was more than enough to cap a perfect 5-0-0 run in the tournament. The Blues reached the title game by doubling up the North Delta Sun Demons 4-2 in the semi-ﬁnals. Timothy Woo’s second period goal broke a 2-2 deadlock. Nathan Chu added an insurance goal. Kurtis Chee and Arjun Randhawa also scored. Richmond had opened round-robin play with a 4-0 loss to Surrey. The hosts battled back into contention with wins over U14 Everett Junior Silvertips (9-0), West Sound Warriors (140) and North Delta (6-1). Braeden Sihota led the team in scoring with 14 points. It was also a solid showing for Richmond Minor in the Midget Tier Two Division. The A1 Blues rebounded from a pair of losses to reach the quarter-ﬁnals before falling 4-1 to the Vancouver A1 Thunderbirds. They opened with setbacks to Surrey (7-3) and 16U Portland Junior Winterhawks (5-2) before posting wins over a pair of California teams — California Wave U16AA (11-5) and

Santa Clara Blackhawks U16 (7-1) — to secure a playoff berth. The Seafair A1 Islanders’ bid to reach the Midget Tier One championship game for the second straight year ended with a 3-1 quarterﬁnal loss to the Saanich Braves. The Vancouver Island squad opened up a 2-0 lead before Brice Kemp cut the margin in half in the second period. A third period insurance tally sealed the win. The Braves went on to lose to Chilliwack in the championship game of the 23-team division. The Islanders earlier went 3-1 in round-robin play with wins over the Mission Stars (3-1), Portland 18A AAA Winterhawks (6-1) and the Comox Valley Chiefs (4-1). They also dropped a 3-1 decision to Nanaimo. Seafair’s Midget A2 team went 2-2 in roundrobin play, while the Bantam A2s were 1-3. Icing…. It took a massive volunteer effort to pull off the 75-team tournament that lasted for six days with so many stepping away from holiday time with their families to make it a reality. The RIBMHT is the signature event of the Richmond Minor Hockey Association and a huge economic beneﬁt to the City of Richmond given over half the entries are out-of-town teams. It no doubt will continue under the new Richmond Minor/Seafair merged association which will be up-and-running for the 2018-19 season.

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PJHL Winter Classic starts Friday at Minoru The Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Winter Classic will be a fixture at Minoru Arenas until at least 2022. The showcase event, which starts Friday, will feature all 11 PJHL teams playing twice at Minoru. Games run from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. each of the three days. Richmond will take on Grandview on Friday and Langley on Sunday in the Classic finale. Both games start at 7 p.m. “When we first came up with the concept, obviously getting the facility is one thing and

making it cost effective,” explained Sockeyes co-owner Doug Paterson. “The City of Richmond, through Will Kump, has been extraordinarily good to us. We took it the ﬁrst year and (Richmond) came back to us and said why not take it for another ﬁve. So we will have it for six years. This is year two and we will have it for four more years.”

sic. The event is also ideal for higher tier junior teams, along with university programs to scout potential talent all in the same building.

Being the ofﬁcial Winter Classic home also means all the league’s trophies are permanently on display in the upstairs reception area in Minoru’s stadium rink. That area will host a beer and wine garden over the Winter Clas-

The entire 2018 PJHL Winter Classic schedule is: Friday, Jan. 5: 10 a.m. Surrey vs. Delta; 1 p.m. Abbotsford vs. Ridge Meadows; 4 p.m. Port Moody vs. Mission City; 7 p.m.

“It allows our league to show a great product and anytime you can do that at home makes it even better,” added Paterson. This year we got Grandview. That’s always a good rivalry game for us.”

Grandview vs. Richmond. Saturday, Jan. 6: 10 a.m. Delta vs. North Vancouver; 1 p.m. Langley vs. Aldergrove; 4 p.m. Ridge Meadows vs. Surrey; 7 p.m. Mission City vs. Grandview. Sunday, Jan. 7: 1 p.m. North Vancouver vs. Port Moody; 4 p.m. Aldergrove vs. Abbotsford; 7 p.m. Richmond vs. Langley. The Sockeyes are riding an 11-game win streak into the Winter Classic and currently sit second in the Tom Shaw Conference.

Marino triumphant at Richmond CC It was a successful run for the headline player at the Richmond Country Club’s Davis Trading Holiday Open but not before an impressive showing from a up-and-coming hometown talent. Former world top 40 Rebecca Marino captured Sunday’s women’s ﬁnal with a 7-5 7-6 victory over Richmond’s own Jessie Gong. The 17-year-old had come through with a three set (6-4, 2-6, 6-4) upset win over No. 2 seed Alexandra Vagramov in the semi-ﬁnals after opening with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Bozana Lojpur. Gong represented B.C. at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg back in August, winning silver in the mixed team event. She also reached the third round of the U18 Nationals in Mississauga and teamed with Rhea Verma to advance to the semis in doubles.

For Marino, it was another step forward as she goes through the International Tennis Federation process of “un-retiring” to be eligible to play in ITF events again. The 27-year-old Vancouver native has resumed her career after taking a four-year break from the mental and physical demands of being on the professional circuit. During that time she studied at UBC and was a member of the Thunderbirds rowing team while still teaching the game at the UBC Tennis Centre. Marino began play at the Richmond CC with a 6-2, 6-1 quarter-ﬁnal win over Chae Sun Yoo, then got past Sophia Hoo 6-0, 7-5 on Saturday. The men’s draw was won by No. 4 seed Carl Ho with a 7-6, 6-4 triumph over No. 3 Jack Davis.

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Accurate Effective Bailiffs Ltd have seized a 28’ K&C Marine Vessel REG: 13K72297 belonging to Jun Yuan and/or Chu Bo Yuan for unpaid storage. The vessel will be sold on January 18th 2018, or thereafter and can be viewed by appointment (604 526-3737) at 150 - 8831 River Road, Richmond BC V6X 1Y6.

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LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE

GREEN SEEDLESS GRAPES Product of CALIFORNIA ($4.38KG)

GALA APPLES

Product of WASHINGTON ($1.74KG)

(2 LB) Product of CALIFORNIA

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SHANGHAI BOK CHOY

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PORK SIDE RIBS- WHOLE 6.58KG ............................................

$ 69

4.60KG ............................................

$ 99

EAT WHOLESOME /lb.

SAN REMO /lb.

$ 09

KALAMATA FIGS

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EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

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LOCAL RUSSET POTATOES (10 LB) Product of B.C.

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EGG NOODLE & PASTA

HEAD LETTUCE

$ 99

GROCERY

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CHICKEN DRUMSTICK TRIM

(5 LB) Product of CALIFORNIA

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CARROTS

(3 LB) Product of WASHINGTON

PORK SHANK MEAT

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BOILER ONIONS

Product of MEXICO ($1.52KG)

CLEMENTINE MANDARINES

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CERVELAT SALAMI

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CREAMY HAVARTI CHEESE $ 100G ..................................................

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BAKERY SWISS ROLL 600G ................

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PINEAPPLE BUN ea.

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CHINESE COCONUT BREAD $ 300G ....................

200

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BANANA LOAF 450G ....................

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