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Suspicious casino deals double Report claims River Rock being used to launder dirty money Jeff Lee and Rob Shaw Vancouver Sun

Two years after steps were made to stop money laundering through B.C. casinos, the problem appears to have worsened.

Suspicious transactions at government-licensed casinos have more than doubled since a 2011 government audit identified lax rules in how B.C. Lottery Corporation reports suspicious transactions, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Thursday.

In 2011, the branch forwarded 459 suspicious cases to police for investigation. That year, BCLC tightened up how they report and deal with large transactions that could be money-laundering. By 2013, the number had jumped to 1,013.

In one 2012 case, a man described as “Mr. F” brought

$200,000 in $20 bills into the River Rock Casino’s VIP room. The report, cited by CTV, said the man had once brought in $1.6 million in a single month and had a long history of suspicious transactions.

The enforcement branch believed the man and others were being supplied by a source with large amounts of money.

An anti-gambling-expansion group is calling on the provincial government to reinstate a specialized police unit following news of the large number reported dodgy transactions. The group, Vancouver Not Vegas, wants Premier Christy Clark to reinstate the Integrated Illegal Gaming Enforcement Team, which was dismantled in 2009, three months after it wrote a report warning that organized crime was involved in laundering money through casinos.

“This is a complete systemic collapse of governance,” said Sandy Garossino, a spokesperson for Vancouver Not Vegas, adding there has been no specialized policing presence in casinos for five years.

Under Canadian and B.C. laws on proceeds of crime, money laundering and terrorist financing, casino staff are supposed to log and report transactions of $10,000 or more. Often, legitimate gamblers bring in large amounts of cash. But, over the years, casinos also have been seen by criminals as an easy way to launder dirty money by converting a large amount of cash into chips (or putting the cash on account with the casino), using a small portion of them at tables and then cashing out and asking for a cheque.

On Wednesday, CTV reported that none of the 1,013 suspicious cases reported to the RCMP last

year led to charges.

The accounts are similar to ones media reported in 2011 that triggered a government investigation that found loopholes in BCLC’s structure for reporting suspicious transactions.

The review found the lottery corporation didn’t consider gambler losses as a sign of money laundering, a viewpoint at odds with police.

In a statement in 2012, BCLC said it had changed its views and was working more closely with police. It said it had also enhanced its anti-money laundering programs by, among other things, returning cheques to patrons who have unspent balances with the words “Return of Funds - Not Gaming Winnings.” This is a way of foiling launderers from claiming they earned the money through gambling.

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City’s earthquake plans under review

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The City of Richmond is reviewing its emergency preparedness and management programs in the wake of a report last month by B.C.’s Auditor General claiming the province is illprepared for a major earthquake.

In the event of a major catastrophe, all three levels of government are expected to provide assistance to residents. Emergency preparedness on a provincial level is managed by Emergency Management BC (EMBC).

The Auditor General’s report concluded EMBC has not made

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significant progress on earthquake preparedness since 1997, back when a similar conclusion was reached about preparedness.

“Successive governments have decided to allocate scarce public resources to meet more immediate pressing demands, rather than to adequately prepare the province for a catastrophic earthquake that may or may not occur,” wrote Auditor General Russ Jones.

EMBC’s budget has not increased since 2006 and staff have routinely ignored earthquake preparedness, noted Jones.

He also reported EMBC does not adequately review emergency plans by municipalities. One of his

many recommendations is to ensure effective communication between the emergency response efforts of different levels of government.

The stakes are high, since in the event of a major earthquake coordination between the city, the province and potentially the military could become a major issue without a solid plan for communicating.

Arguably, the importance of effective communication was no more pronounced than during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 in New Orleans. Then, local, state and federal authorities failed to work together in the aftermath, which led to public chaos and unnecessary deaths.

According to a recent report to the city’s community safety committee the city does not report to EMBC on its readiness but “enjoys a good reputation with them.”

In 2008, in its most recent analysis of hazards, the city identified several vulnerabilities in Richmond including an aircraft accident, dangerous goods spill, earthquake, flooding, pandemic and chemical, biological, or radiological explosion.

Under law, municipalities must have emergency plans that deal with preparation, response and recovery from emergencies like earthquakes. ! For the complete story, visit richmond-news.com

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News reporters earn recognition Philip Raphael

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The Richmond News is proud to have a pair of reporters who have been recognized in a two journalism award competitions for their fine work.

Longtime News reporter Alan Campbell is among the finalists in the B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s Ma Murray Awards for his Friday Feature stories in the News’ Nov. 8, 2013 edition focusing on the plight of Japanese-Canadians interned during the Second World War and the effect it had on the community of Steveston.

Campbell’s stories are nominated in the Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Neville Shanks Memorial Award for Historical Writing category.

“It’s not easy pulling these Friday Features off week after week, but the feedback from the readers has been fantastic, so we’re encouraged to keep on producing them,” Campbell said.“The features take a lot of time, planning and energy from everyone in the newsroom, so it’s great to see them

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Richmond News reporters Graeme Wood (left) and Alan Campbell, with their winning entries. Photo by Philip Raphael/Richmond News getting some recognition.”

Campbell added there were some special considerations to be aware of when approaching the story.

“With this one in particular, we took a little bit of a risk, as we’re aware how sensitive Remembrance Day can be for so many people,” he said.“But we felt it was a story that deserved to be told, and I’d like to thank the Japanese

community in Richmond for allowing me to share their experiences with our readers.”

The 2014 awards will be presented at a gala event at the River Rock Casino Resort on April 26.

Wood, who joined the News last year, earned a second place award in the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards’ Best Agricultural Story

category for his Friday Feature titled “A growing concern.”

Wood’s story, which appeared in the Dec. 6, 2013 edition, is a provocative look at the link between culture and agriculture in Richmond where some worry the commitment to agriculture will erode given the rise in the new immigrant population that may not share those same values.

“I’m certainly honoured the story was recognized,” said Wood, who graduated from UBC’s political science program in 2005 and Langara College’s journalism program in 2008.

“There is a massive divide in this city as a result of rapid immigration.

What drew me to this story is the fact that people ultimately need to work together to find solutions. Everyone needs to eat and everyone wants to stay healthy, so what better way of bridging that divide than with food? The work Colin Dring, Claudia Li and other environmentalists are doing is valuable for the city in so many ways.”

The awards will be handed out May 29 during the INK+BEYOND conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I.

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Rottweilers Axle and Paris will not be executed and their “tumultuous” time at the Richmond Animal Protection Society city pound will soon come to an end.

Instead, a judge at Richmond Provincial Court approved an agreement between the city and the dogs’ owners Friday afternoon.

Following training sessions by an animal behaviourist, the dogs will be released back to the home of the Nijjer family on Alberta Road adjacent to Henry Anderson elementary school with several conditions.

“We feel glad everything is over. It should have been over sooner,” said Raj Nijjer, the father of Navdeep Nijjer, the registered owner of the dogs.

Raj attended the short court proceeding along with his wife, Prabjot. Both have made significant efforts to get the family dogs back since an animal bylaw officer seized them on Oct. 25, 2013. The Nijjers also made several pleas to the media and the community to raise awareness of the situation.

City of Richmond lawyer Jim Lees said in court the city’s case would have been difficult to prove.

“There would have been many contentious issues in this trial, from proving which dog caused the bite on both occasions. We couldn’t prove which dog bit on the first incident. And there were issues with respect to what the animal experts had to say and there were issues with regard to whether the injuries constituted a serious injury,” Lees told the judge.

The case “would have stretched all the resources — the judicial resources and the resources of RAPS,” said Lees, noting a trial would have lasted about six days.

He noted the trying time the dogs had faced.

“The five and a half months that the dogs have been in the care of RAPS have been tumultuous. It has obviously been a difficult time for the dogs and it was a difficult time for staff at RAPS. It put a strain on their resources.”

Veterinarian records released by the Nijjer family indicated both dogs had become obese and gained 20-30 pounds.

Despite claims by the Nijjers, the City of Richmond never admitted the dogs were not being walked outside of the RAPS property.

However, in a defense affidavit a RAPS staff member wrote that the dogs were ordered by the city to not leave RAPS property.

According to a news release from the city, the ultimate objective of detaining the dogs was to achieve “enforceable conditions for the future care of the animals that would reduce the risk to public safety, not actual destruction of the animals.”

Only until an animal behaviourist deems the dogs pose no threat to the public and Navdeep completes dog-training classes, will Axle and Paris be able to return to their home.

The Nijjers’ home must also provide a full enclosure for the animals in the backyard to comply with the city’s Animal Control and Regulation Bylaw. see RETURNED › page 7

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Locals debate NDP’s bid for new food act Buying local food is not a mandate of the City of Richmond, is not tracked by the Richmond School District and is only a recommendation at Richmond Hospital.

The BC NDP wants to change all that with a private member’s bill — known as the B.C. Local Food Act — introduced this month to the B.C. Legislature. In the unlikely event it passed, a set of guidelines to procure local food purchases at government institutions would be established.

Metro Vancouver has adopted a similar, more symbolic, policy.

The bill aims to increase the economic and environmental The policies of of agricultural cheap, inexpensive value land by giving farmers food must be a greater share of the local market. The NDP balanced against says other jurisdictions, social development, such as Ontario and Washington State, food security and ahead of B.C. in agriculture policies, are terms of local food — Colin Dring procurement.

Exactly how much local food procurement should be mandated as well as the definition of local was not specified in the bill, which also called for the re-introduction of the Buy BC program.

The City of Richmond has a number of catering contracts to provide food and services to city hall, but does not directly mandate any amount of local food be purchased.

“In general, we are committed to ensuring that cost/value for the taxpayer are primary considerations in our purchasing decisions, which a policy providing local preference would conflict with,” said spokesperson Ted Townsend in an email.

Townsend added that while the city encourages local purchases, it is not always practical. Instead, promoting agriculture as a whole, through events and programs, is how the city supports local farms.

At the Richmond School District, individual schools are given a budget and are free to do what they want vis-a-vis food procurement, according to spokesperson David Sadler.

At Richmond Hospital the multinational catering company Sodexo has a contract with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to provide standardized food throughout the region. According to spokesperson Anna Marie D’Angelo, Sodexo uses about 25 per cent B.C. products and VCHA “favours” local procurement as it’s more nutritional and has a greater financial benefit than imports.

Colin Dring, director of the Richmond Food Security Society, said local food purchases have many positive spinoffs, particularly for the City of Richmond.

“Price point is one thing, but if the city is spending money on local procurement, the policies of cheap, inexpensive food must be balanced against social development, food security and agriculture policies,” said Dring.

He said a bill like this (which echoes one passed in Ontario last November) likely wouldn’t fix “the broken food system” but rather serve to raise awareness as well as provide a model to work with in the future. He likened it to a springboard effect.

Coun. Harold Steves said the city’s purchases are relatively small, but if the bill passed the impact could be great overall.

“Most B.C. farms are exporting and you get much less money as opposed to retailing to a local processor or facilitator. You effectively cut out a middle man,” said Steves.

Dring said about 85 per cent of Richmond’s crops are berries for export. The bill would also aim to diversify local crops.

Richmond farmer Bill Zylmans said he is not enamoured

with the idea of more legislation related to farming. He said working directly with local residents and institutions is all that is required. He noted the Spuds in Tubs program that connects farmers like himself to young students to teach and learn about vegetables.

Zylmans said there are also limitations to local food procurement, particularly if the definition of local is a smaller radius.

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David Leonati, Carlos Barahona Villeda and Michael MacDonald were all convicted Monday of the assault outside The Bay in Downtown Vancouver, as well as participating in a riot.

MacDonald was also convicted of mischief for throwing a sign through a broken window.

While all charges were dropped against a fourth man in the incident, Ioannis (John) Kangles.

MacKay, a Richmond chef at the time, was assaulted June 15, 2011 outside the store during the riot that followed the Vancouver Canucks’ Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup final.

Mackay had grabbed a pole that night and used it in a bid to push back hordes of rioters who were swarming

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Robert MacKay was beaten to the ground and peppersprayed while trying to protect a store during the Stanley Cup riot.

towards The Bay’s giant windows. MacKay was then set upon by a number of the rioters, including the three convicted men.

MacKay, who was pepper-sprayed as well as beaten up,

Lees said the Nijjers have done a lot of work to get their dogs back but noted if they put in “one quarter of the effort” shown now back when the first incident occurred, all of this could have been avoided.

Once released the dogs must be muzzled and leashed in public and confined at all times, either inside or in an outside enclosure, while at the Nijjer’s home.

Navdeep must ensure that anyone caring for the dogs other than himself is aware of the compliance orders and has received dog training.

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He told CKNW Radio, “I’m sure the judge, he had a lot of information to go through, and I respect his decision.”

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Justin and Nolan Smailes show off their Leaders of Tomorrow Award from the ALSBC.

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passed away (from ALS),” said Nolan.

Dr. Elizabeth Bannerman was the recipient of the Leadership Development Award, given to individuals or chapters Two brothers from Richmond were who display outstanding leadership among ten groups and individuals development in ALS. recognized for their Bannerman was able to efforts in raising We do this because recruit other psychologists awareness and donations to join the program to for ALS, also known as of our dad who support people affected Lou Gehrig’s Disease. passed away (from by ALS, and had other Justin Smailes, along ALS.) societies from different with his brother, Nolan, provinces inquire her about both won the Leaders — Nolan Smailes starting their own program. of Tomorrow Award at The Award for Amyotrophic Lateral Exceptional Public Sclerosis Society of Awareness, given to those British Columbia Annual whom in the previous year helped the raise Awards. public awareness of amyotrophic lateral Their award, which recognizes those sclerosis through liaisons with media or under 25 who volunteer to make a reaching out to public, was awarded to difference in those living with ALS, comes Serge Vallaincourt. after the pair took part in the ALS Golf Vallaincourt worked with local media on Tournament for Hope.

Vancouver Island to secure a new Volunteer The two elementary school students Walk Coordinator. operated the Ice Cream Hospitality Hole Not only does the ALSBC recognize for over six hours in the Kamloops heat. outstanding members in their The boys even had to be coaxed into communities, but they also run a number relaxing and eating an ice cream because of programs for those who have been they were concerned there wouldn’t be affected by ALS, one of these programs is enough for the golfers. the equipment loan program.

“We do this because of our dad who

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EDITORIAL OPINION

Mother corpse

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erhaps reality TV shows and Kevin O’Leary weren’t the Canadian cultural touchstones and content cash cows the CBC hoped they would be.

The public broadcaster announced last week it would be cutting 650 staff to make up for a $130-million shortfall, thanks to losing the NHL broadcast rights, lower than expected ratings and good old-fashioned government cutbacks.

This “starve the beast” mentality is being sold as fiscal prudence in an age of austerity but on a per-resident basis, the monthly subsidy for the CBC works out to about $2.70.

By contrast, if you’re excited to see what Trevor Linden is going to do with the Canucks in the next couple years, Rogers is going to require that you hand over a small monthly fortune to subscribe to their

premium sports channels.

Some, however, are gleeful at the blood on the floor at CBC. It is frequently the target of accusations of left-wing bias because its reporters have the audacity to run stories about climate change, or attempt to ask questions of Stephen Harper. Those same CBC opponents probably don’t recall when many of those same reporters led the charge against the Liberals during mid-2000s sponsorship scandal when $100 million in taxpayer dollars disappeared into Liberalfriendly ad firms.

The fact is, the Mother Corp., as they call it, has provided tremendous value whether you’re into sports, arts, knowing about government shenanigans or moronic reality TV shows starring Kevin O’Leary.

And every time we cut from the CBC, the whole of Canada shows the scars.

COLUMN

To boldly go where science fears to tread

T

he human capacity to In 2006, Sungenis released a deny the obvious is toe-crushing 1,000-page tome, PainfulTruth truly infinite. entitled Galileo Was Wrong, The latest explosion of which claims that the Earth is Matthew ostrich behaviour comes still the centre of the universe.

Claxton courtesy of a minor scandal Sungenis is a proponent of the — to put it lightly involving renowned physicists, — dubious idea that the sun, a known anti-semite, and the moon, stars, galaxies, and all that we can see in former captain of the United Federation of the night sky orbits around the Earth.

Planets starship Voyager.

Why would Sungenis believe this, exactly?

We’ll start with Kate Mulgrew, the actress It only goes against about half a millennium who played Capt. Kathryn Janeway on the of recorded scientific observations. fourth Star Trek series.

Heliocentrism (the idea that the sun is the A snippet of Mulgrew’s voice turned up in centre of the solar system) was an immensely the narration of a trailer released earlier this useful idea for astronomers when it was first week for a movie called The Principle. proposed.

What is The Principle about?

Until then, explaining the strange behaviour Judging by the barrage of talking heads, CGI of the planets had baffled and frustrated of whirling galaxies, and stock footage from starwatchers for thousands of years. around the globe, it’s hard to tell.

A vast and shaky structure of “crystal Dark matter? Physics? Religion? spheres”had been thought to hold the many That leads us back to the man who pushed visible celestial objects, some of them rotating for the movie’s creation, and who is featured back and forth through complex epicycles to as one of its talking heads, Robert Sungenis.

produce what Earthbound observers saw.

Sungenis likes to think that humans have an important place in the universe, but apparently not all humans.

Kate Mulgrew, for instance, wasn’t important enough to inform that she was recording dialogue for a movie about geocentrism — she’s had to publicly point out that she does not support this odd notion.

One of the key scientists quoted was Lawrence Krauss, who was apparently asked about cosmic microwave background radiation.

This is a pretty big deal, physics-wise, but the film’s producers say it raises questions such as, is the Earth is the centre of the universe? (Short answer: no.)

Should you believe Sungenis? No. First, because there’s lots of evidence for a rotating Earth in a heliocentric solar system.

Like the fact that you can use your GPSenabled phone. Second, because Sungenis isn’t an expert — he’s a man with a doctorate from a diploma mill on Vanuatu with a history of antisemitic writings.

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He is not qualified to talk science.

Despite the controversy and despite the mountains of evidence on the side of Earthorbits-sun, sun-circles-galaxy, Sungenis’s documentary will have fans. It will convince some people. Why? For the same reason these ideas have taken hold of Sungenis himself.

“If you see the Earth as just a humdrum planet among stars circling in a vast universe, then we’re not significant, we’re just part of a crowd,” he said in an interview after the release of his book.

Sungenis wants to believe that he’s important, and to believe that, he has to believe that the Earth is special, and to believe that, he has to believe it is the literal centre of the universe, to the point that he’s rejected every piece of evidence, from Foucault’s pendulum to the moon landing.

I try not to let my need for importance blind me quite that much.

Matthew Claxton is a reporter with the Langley Advance

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CHINESE DRIVING LICENCES

If you hit me, I’ll sue The Editor, Re: “Thousands of ‘illegal’ Chinese drivers on Richmond’s roads,” News, April 9.

Why is it that there always seems to be grey areas, loopholes and other lame excuses when it comes to issues like “a valid drivers licence.”

The courts have confirmed what the RCMP are saying, “drivers licences from China, India, Mexico, Iraq and Costa Rica cannot be confirmed as valid.” Therefore... THEY ARE NOT VALID! End of conversation .

However, ICBC claims they are. So now ICBC is apparently above the law and the courts?

Hmm, don’t think so.

So be warned, all you drivers out there without a valid drivers licence, you hit me, cripple me, or cause any other kind of bodily harm, I’m going to sue both you and ICBC to the full extent of the law, because according to the law, you were not legally on the road.

Bruce Macleod Richmond

Licences for sale The Editor, Re: “Thousands of ‘illegal’ Chinese drivers on Richmond’s roads,” News, April 9.

I totally agree with the police. In China, one can buy a driving licence on the street, as long as one has money.

My friends and I have that experience when we travel to Shanghai.

When crossing the busiest

and most central area in Shanghai, if traffic enforcement personnel was there, it was easier for us to cross the streets.

Once those officers had gone, cars, bicycles and tricycles would run the red light. Drivers would never observe it. The traffic is chaotic beyond your imagination.

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During this Easter season Gateway is excited about its new beginnings here. My wife Sandra and I catalyzed and led a church in Prince George, B.C. over 40 years ago which became a community supporting regional and world impacting ministry in over 40 nations.

From there churches, various ministries and even orphanages were launched that influenced many people.

Our goal is not to be the only leaders here, but to raise many to effective leadership.

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One night, lasting a lifetime The Editor, On behalf of Richmond Hospital Foundation and Richmond Hospital’s Breast Screening Program, we would like to extend our deep appreciation to the entire Nite of Hope Richmond Gala Committee for their longstanding commitment and dedication to raise funds for research and, this year, to help ensure women in Richmond and surrounding communities have access to the latest

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We are fortunate in Richmond to be the recipients of everyone’s time, talent and resources. Providing hope for so many people, today and in the future, is a special contribution that lasts a lifetime.

Natalie D. Meixner President and CEO Richmond Hospital Foundation

We work to reach people from all walks of life, equip them to be successful in everyday life, and teach them to be true servants at heart who in the end help others. We are meant to be more than pew warmers… more so caring workers.

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By Benjamin Yong

Separated by only a few miles, the downtowns of Fairhaven and Bellingham may be intertwined, but each have their own unique identities stemming from a long history dating back more than a century ago. Whether it’s watching a play in the fire station-turned Firehouse Performing Arts Centre or dining at the restored Horseshoe Café originally built in 1886, there is literally something for everyone.

Bellingham proper was founded in 1904 as a result of the joining of four towns: Bellingham, Fairhaven, Sehome and Whatcom, says Kyle Fuller, director of marketing for the Downtown Bellingham Partnership.

“They were all kind of separate, but because they were all growing so much by the early 1900s they combined into one big town.”

The story of the largest city in Washington State’s Whatcom County, most popularly known to Canadians for its contemporary shopping mall Bellis Fair, is one of repurposing. Fairhaven is popular to locals and visitors for its charm and heritage — there are approximately 11 restored historic buildings in a four-block radius home to locally owned boutique shops and almost two dozen eating establishments.

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Fuller says downtown Bellingham has undergone a slow transformation over the years to becoming a modern entertainment destination.

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“It started as the city centre. Through the depression and the ups and downs of the economy, the town has molded away from the central business district to a cultural and arts district.”

The old city hall is now the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. The Mount Baker Theatre, which once showed motion pictures in the 40s and 50s, now entertains audiences with live performances including off-Broadway shows, and even drawing big music industry names like hip-hop artist Macklemore and R&B singer-songwriter John Legend.

“Embracing our history and moving it forward, that’s what Bellingham is today,” says Fuller.

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Richmond-raised rockers of the band City Walls, previously known as Louder than Love, are preparing for their album release and subsequent tour across Canada.

Their second album, Engines, is being released April 15 under their new label, Cordova Bay Records.

Lead singer Paul Lambert and bassist Tony Lambert, as well as guitarist Nate Parsons, all graduates of Hugh McRoberts secondary, talk about their musical journey.

“I think one of the biggest challenges is to find four people equally committed and dedicated to the cause, in any situation, is the hardest thing, because it’s essentially a team you’re working with, you know. Everyone has to be on the same level or else it’s never going to work,” said Paul Lambert.

“It also brings up the accountability level, too. You want to make sure you’re not letting your buddies down. It also helps that we have familiarity with each other, like me and Tony started playing together when we were 12 years old,” added Parsons.

City Walls’ unique sound can be attributed to the many groups and musicians the band members themselves have looked up to in their musical career. Hints of Pearl Jam and Red Hot

Richmond natives, from left, Paul Lambert, Nate Parsons and Tony Lambert, of City Walls, take in the sunshine at English Bay. The News had the chance to sit down with the some of the band members to discuss their latest album. Photo by Jon King/Special to the News

Chili Peppers can be heard in their work, as well as more classic rock groups such as Pink Floyd and AC/DC. “Me, personally, I really like classic rock, like your AC/DC, Led Zep. I’d say those two are pretty big on my list,” said Tony Lambert.

“Now I’m opening up my musical tastes a bit more. I like more indie vibe, like Arcade Fire, Foster the People — new bands that are awesome to listen to,” he added.

Another reason their latest album sounds so different, yet familiar, may be because they had the opportunity to work with two notable

Canadian record producers, Arnold Lanni and Howard Redekopp of Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven and The New Pornographers, Hey Ocean, respectively.

“It was a great experience (learning) so many things that only somebody who has produced so many hit songs and records can teach you, you know?” said Paul Lambert.

Social media and the Internet are also factors in the band’s success. But while City Walls is tweeting and posting with the rest of them, word-of-mouth is still king on the West Coast, said Parsons.

“Touring and how much you’re able to get out there matters. In Vancouver, word of mouth has gone a long way locally. But, because we’re not in Toronto, we’re not in Montreal, we’re not in Ottawa, we’ve got to rely on other forms of communication,” said Parsons.

“It’s like putting a whole package together and communicating the same message across all mediums,” he added.

While putting your work on the Internet can lead to file sharing and people downloading copyrighted works without paying, many artists have come to accept not much can be done about it, and this is the millennial generation’s version of the radio.

“I think you’ve got to be with the times, and now that’s benefiting us because it allows our music to get out there for a large number of people and, in turn, it sells tickets, which is where most artists make money these days, from live revenue sales. For us, it works well, and you either fight it or don’t, and we’re using it to our advantage,” said Paul Lambert.

City Walls kicked off their tour with a CD release party this past Friday at The Imperial club in Vancouver. Their first stop on the Canada-wide tour brings them to Revelstoke on April 18.

Their newest album, Engines, will be available for purchase on iTunes April 15.

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Concert recalls former student The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra presented Light Eternal Saturday in at Richmond Pentecostal Church.

The symphony orchestra’s spring concert was dedicated to Wallace Leung, a former RDYO student, colleague and music director, who passed away suddenly in 2002.

The concert included RDYO concerto competition winner Samantha Kung with Edoard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole and a special performance of Canadian composer John Estacio’s Light Eternal that featured RDYO principal cellist Alanna Hunter.

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Wendy and Questa Lee, a mother and daughter team, have jumped into the chaindominated coffee business, with their new café, the Fresh Press Coffee Bar. Operating on the border of Richmond’s Golden Village, at No.3 Road and Alderbridge Way, the pair of new entrepreneurs are hoping their hands-on, personalized approach, sets them apart from the crowd, by offering unique flavours and treats not available at the franchise shops.

“It’s a different type of coffee shop, where people can come enjoy coffee, but also be able to support organizations that are not being highlighted in society,” said Questa Lee, a recently graduated psychology student with a background working with

non-profits in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES).

Fresh Press orders all its teas from JusTea, an organization that helps support Kenyan tea farmers, and orders its custom espresso beans and chocolates from East Van Roasters, a non-profit, which gives work experience to women of the DTES. Like the décor, which was inspired by the duo’s personal preferences, each item that appears on the Fresh Press menu has been personally picked out by the pair, based on their favorite tastes and flavours.

“We have the best almond croissants in town, there is a slight citrus taste with them that pairs well, due to them using orange blossom water,” said Questa, who uses another local company, Cadeaux Bakery, to supply their baked goods.

The Lees say all their custom espresso drinks have a slight almond undertone that

Questa Lee, left, and her mom, Wendy Lee, are the proud proprietors of Fresh Press Coffee Bar, which sources and uses unique suppliers. Photo by Dennis Page/Special to the News lend themselves to being paired nicely with specialized chocolates and treats, such as their salted pecan truffles, ginger cookies, and cream cheese swirl brownies.

“We wanted to transform the location into a place for people to gather and relax,” said the elder Lee, Wendy, who has owned the location as a convenience store for years, but was looking for a change.

She admits that changing the focus from a small store, to a custom café, caused her a

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Recognizing a need in the community and following through on the courage to go it on her own, Kim Hall is a prototypical small-business success story.

Hall, a licensed physiotherapist, will soon be entering her third year operating Physio2U, a mobile physiotherapy clinic.

The long-time Richmond resident and Queens University graduate had always been active in the fitness community, having worked as a fitness and swimming instructor during her university years. When she landed a physiotherapy job at Richmond Hospital back in 2005, that’s when the wheels started turning, quite literally.

On the job, she met numerous people in transitional care asking her to go to their houses, so she started making home visits by request here and there.

“I quickly realized there was a need and demand for private home care services. What Vancouver Coastal Health was providing was very limited,” said Hall. In early 2012, Hall eventually left her job and started Physio2U. She began

bit of concern.

“The last two weeks before we opened were kind of scary, not knowing how the response would be from people. But once we opened, we thought ‘we’ll be ok.’”

Since the new business opened last month, the pair has praised all the help they’ve received from their mentors and suppliers, and encourages the public to follow them on social media to stay up to date on their coming events.

marketing her website, slapped some decals on her little Toyota and promoted herself through the connections she had already made.

Those wheels started turning quickly and today the company employs four other physiotherapists.

“I tried to appeal to everyone but the people who have needed me the most are the elderly and those with orthopedic trauma,” explains Hall.

She said mobile clinics are gaining traction as the population ages. She also noted many people like the convenience factor of not having to deal with the congested roads to get to a clinic.

“We get some mothers with young children. It’s too much hassle to go to a clinic,” said Hall, who estimates about 80 per cent of her clients have extended health care, allowing them to use her services frequently.

Chan skates into new club Olympic hero links with Aspac A club that provides exclusive benefits for residents of condo developments in Vancouver and Richmond has its first honorary member — 2014 Olympic Games figure skating silver medalist Patrick Chan. The Aspac Club offers benefits to a select audience through an alliance with its partners.

“Currently, we are offering the Aspac Club membership to 2,000 homeowners including the new River Green, Waterfront Place and Harbour Green Place at Coal Harbour and the Wesbrook at UBC. Future home owners will also enjoy the benefits,” said Raymond Li, director of Aspac Developments, in a press release.

Aspac’s partners — British Columbia Golf Association, Cowell Auto Group, Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events, Edmonds Fine Appliances, Holt Renfrew, Kiwi Collection, Richmond Olympic Oval and Spa Utopia — will offer club members programs, such as discounts and specialized services.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Olympian Patrick Chan to the Aspac team as our first honorary member of the club,” added Li. “We’ve been working with (him) since October 2013, sharing his values of excellence and dedication.”

Chan said he was “delighted” to be the first honorary member of the Club. Li said the formation of the club is Aspac’s way of saying thanks and is a “major step in creating a sense of community with our loyal home buyers.”

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Christine Wong has wasted little time in pulling off a significant achievement in the infancy stage of her professional golf career.

Making just her second ever start on the Symetra Tour — the official development circuit of the LPGA — the 22-year-old from Richmond aced the par-3 18th hole to conclude her opening round of the IOA Golf Classic in Longwood, Florida.

Wong used a 5-iron on the 173yard hole to pull off the game’s rarest feat. The hole-in-one helped her card an opening round 70 en route to making her firstever cut. She finished tied for 50th after closing with consecutive 74s.

She turned pro last summer after an outstanding amateur career that included four years at San Diego State University and on the national women’s amateur team. Wong earned conditional tour status at qualifying school

last August, meaning she gets about a week’s notice if she is among the tournament entries.

“I made it to the second stage of Q-school,” she recalled. “It was a very long and intense week of grinding. I’m hoping to play in as many tournaments as I can and the goal is to be in the top 10 (at season’s end) which would get me an LPGA Tour card.”

All Wong needs to do now is continue to surprise people and herself.

She didn’t start to take the game seriously until she was 14 and three years later had a full-ride scholarship offer to San Diego State. She won her first NCAA Tournament in her freshman season and later that year made the cut by a stroke at the U.S. Open at Oakmont — draining a birdie putt from the fringe the next morning to conclude her second round after a weather delay. She would go on to finish as runner-up low amateur.

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After a stellar amateur career that included playing on the national team for four years, Richmond golfer Christine Wong has turned professional.

more NCAA tournaments and was the Aztecs’ most consistent player during her collegiate career.

The McMath graduate also made her mark at home, capturing a pair of B.C. Amateur titles.

“I always considered myself as an underdog growing up,” smiled Wong before a workout at the Pacific Coast Golf Academy indoor facility where she also happens to teach. “When I went to San Diego, my goal was to win at least one event in my career. Then I turned around and won in the first month.

“I just had low expectations in myself and I’m not as confident as my game shows at times. But after that first win, I was definitely more amped for the next three years.”

After her trip to qualifying school, Wong found herself in complete charge of her golf career for the first time in four years. see WONG › page 21

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Wong: Richmond golfer adjusting to spending more time on her own ‹ from page 20

Up until that point, the bulk of her schedule and even practice times were

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her irons, which already were the strengths of her game.

“Brian has helped me lot with my swing,” she said. “I’ve been hitting the ball pretty well and it will be interesting to see how it carries over to warmer weather.

“My short game has always been the focus. I’m going to see bigger courses on this tour which means longer par 4s and using more five and six irons. That means longer

putts that I need to be more consistent with.”

Wong will get a chance to play close to home next month when the CN Women’s Tour takes place at Morningstar in Parksville.

The bulk of her playing opportunities will be on the east coast where the majority of the tour events take place. Wong may also look at playing in Asia at some point.

“People are telling me it’s

going to take two to three years just getting use to the lifestyle,” she said. “I’m travelling by myself but the good thing is there are other girls also travelling alone and we are able to share costs.

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THEPULSE WE’VE GOT OUR FINGERS ON IT PARADE OF HONOUR Saturday (April 12) was a picture perfect, spring day for a parade as the City of Richmond conveyed Freedom of the City to the newlycreated 39 Service Battalion of the Canadian Armed Forces at city hall. The honour is traditionally granted to military units based in a community and dates back to the 17th century in Edinburgh, Scotland. It provides ceremonial permission for military units to parade through the city. The 39 Service Battalion, part of the 39 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Armed Forces, is a newly-created unit, which will be headquartered out of the Col. Sherman Armoury in Richmond. It was created through amalgamation of the 12 Service Battalion, based in Richmond, the 11 Service Battalion from Vancouver Island and the reorganized Chilliwack Detachment.

Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News SCAN FOR MORE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF BOTH EVENTS ON THIS PAGE

CHOIR IN FINE VOICE The Richmond Youth Honour Choir hosted a gala event Saturday to help raise funds for the group’s upcoming trip to Wakayama Japan — Richmond’s sister city. (Clockwise from far left) Iman Habibi and Deborah Grimmett of Piano Pinnacle performed a piano duet routine. Choir artistic director Hedi Epp conducted the Chamber Choir. Melissa Huen impressed the audience with her fine singing voice.

And (left to right) Sophia Chang, Hannah Bacon, Andrea Marasign, Jessica Lin, and Noami Hong had time to mug for the camera.

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cHappy Day is a very special day at McDonald’s across Canada – it is part of an exciting effort to raise funds in support of children in need. Since 1977, McDonald’s has donated $1 from every purchase of Happy Meals, Big Macs and McCafe hot beverages on McHappy Day to local charities.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 more than 1400 McDonald’s restaurants will celebrate McHappy Day. In Richmond, the owners of four McDonald’s restaurants have chosen to support Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL) a community-based non-profit organization that serves children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities. Through the programs and support services offered to individuals and to their families,

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has a developmental disability. The Family Resource Program provides assistance to families and individuals with a developmental disability during all of life’s transitions, resulting in the improvement in the quality of life for the individual and the improved well-being of the family unit.

Over the past 11 years Bob and Christine Campbell and their staff have supported Ronald McDonald House BC and have also supported charities in our community on McHappy Day and through coin boxes donations in their restaurants.

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A celebration SCAN PAGE TO of life and a SEE A VIDEO determination to end the grip cancer has on so many lives resounded at the River Rock Show Theatre on April 8.

It was the 16th annual Richmond Nite of Hope Gala and a packed audience of around 400 were witness to an evening full of emotion, generosity and gratitude.

Co-chairs for the event, the husband and wife team of Rob and Richelle Akimow, said they were delighted with the turnout and grateful for the support in raising $180,558 which will be used to help purchase stateof-the-art diagnostic breast cancer screening equipment at Richmond Hospital.

“This was an amazing event,” Rob said.

“The elevated mood made this a very uplifting celebration of life.”

“We’d like to thank everyone who had a hand in making this a great success — the countless hours by the organizing committee and a host of volunteers who kept everything running so well,” said Richelle.

Money raised on the night came from a

Richmond Nite of Hope brought together several key players in the community to raise money for new breast cancer screening equipment for Richmond Hospital. Event organizers include, from left, Judi Knapp, founder; Bif Naked, guest speaker; Wendy Slavlin, BC Cancer Foundation (BCCF) Richelle and Rob Akimow, Nite of Hope, co-chairs and Jennifer Atkinson BCCF. variety of sources.

The Harness the Hope event at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino provided just under $12,000, while the Richmond Firefighters’ Charitable Society provided a cheque for $5,000, plus another $4,000 from

their auction prize contribution of preparing two meals in the winners’ homes.

The visit of three of Vancouver’s finest food trucks to the Richmond News office a week prior to the Nite of Hope Gala added $2,000.

The River Rock Casino added $5,500.

The remainder came from live and silent auctions, 50/50 ticket sales, plus numerous other fundraising activities on the night.

Overall, the Nite of Hope events — two others were spawned in White Rock, and the North Shore — have raised close to $4 million over the years.

“Needless to say that I am extremely proud of the growth of this event,” said Judi Knapp, founder of the Nite of Hope in her opening remarks to the audience. “The community awareness that it has received and the countless lives in British Columbia and beyond which have been touched through the breast cancer research funding our event has provided.”

Knapp added that the biggest reward for her in creating the Nite of Hope — something she embarked on after losing her mother and sister in law to the disease — is seeing how it has brought people together.

“We all needed a platform from which to fight back,” she said. “And I am in awe of the volunteer committee who make this evening happen, and the amazing survivors who have shared with me their stories of despair, recovery, and return to a full and thriving life.

“They really are the ‘hope’ in the Nite of Hope.”

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Jody Armstrong could feel the energy in the room — palpable waves of emotion emanating from the 400 or so gathered for the 2014 Nite of Hope Richmond Gala last Tuesday night.

Oddly enough, it helped calm her nerves as she prepared to share with the audience at the River Rock Show Theatre a story about her mother, Carleen, who at 51 passed away from cancer in September 2009.

“There was such a positive community of people there, and I knew this was an event that my mom loved to go to with her girlfriends,” said Armstrong.

“I was nervous when I was originally asked to speak — I’m not used to public speaking. But I felt right at home once I was out there,” she said.

Armstrong’s mother was honoured at the 2010 Nite of Hope, and now Jody is continuing her tradition and joined last year as a committee member, volunteering her time to the cause.

“I just wanted somewhere to focus my appreciation, honour my mom and do something good,” Armstrong said.

“I don’t want breast cancer. And there really wasn’t a better place to go. Plus, my mom was one of Richmond’s biggest volunteers,” added Armstrong.

“She volunteered for everything. If a committee didn’t exist, she created it,” Armstrong said.

“For example, she started dry grad at Steveston secondary school. She was always the chair of parent advisory

Jody Armstrong lost her mother to cancer and sees the Nite of Hope as a way of honouring her legacy. Photo submitted

committees. So, I am hoping to carry on her legacy,” said Armstrong.

One of the other aspects Armstrong is continuing is her mom’s decision to view the positive aspects in life.

My mom “She always spoke of the silver linings, looking at the showed me this good of what comes out was an of something so terrible opportunity to like cancer,” Armstrong said, adding it was the celebrate the relationships her mom little things in focused more intently on as life and value her illness progressed.

“It’s then that you see relationship who is there and the lengths they go to help you out,” time.

Armstrong said, recalling - Jody the almost constant stream Armstrong of people dropping by the family home to bring home-cooked meals, or just spend time chatting with her mom.

“My mom showed me this was an opportunity to celebrate the little things in life and value relationship time.”

This year’s Nite of Hope fundraiser is dedicated to installing a second digital mammography unit at Richmond Hospital to better diagnose breast cancer.

The hospital screens about 15,000 patients annually.

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The Nite VIEW of Hope Gala VIDEO has special WITH meaning for LAYAR each individual.

It can be an opportunity to celebrate life, honour those who have passed away, and serve as a time for reflection.

For Richmond brothers Mike and Adam Basford, this year’s event was all that and more.

Part of the 50/50 Guys group for several years, the duo lends their time to raise funds on the night selling tickets for cash prizes as a way of honouring the memory of their mother, Debbie, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009 at the age of 54.

As with previous Nite of Hope events the pair had a great time, rousing up the crowd with their fellow 50/50 Guys selling tickets But, having guest speaker and performer Bif Naked on hand, presented a unique and heartfelt moment, especially for Adam.

“Five years ago I was playing

hockey with the Vancouver Giants and Ian Walker (Bif Naked’s husband at the time) was a sports reporter with the Vancouver Sun. He approached me about doing a story about my mom passing away,” Adam says. “I said yeah, I was willing to tell my story. And I guess while he was writing the story, he must have shared it with Bif and it hit her really hard at that time because she was going through her own breast cancer battle then. And she wrote me a condolence card.”

When he received it, Adam said he was caught off guard.

“I was shocked and really touched by it,” he says. “And when I found out Bif was going to be at the Nite of Hope this year, the first thing that popped into my mind was wanting to share my story with her.”

Sure enough, after Naked spoke to the audience and performed a set of songs, Adam made his way backstage and had a chance to speak with Canada’s queen of punk rock.

“I told her I had a story for her and I definitely rocked her a little bit,” Adam says. “I even saw a couple of tears in her eyes.”

“She’s an amazing woman and

her strength is an inspiration to all, and I just wanted to share my story with her.”

Adam says Naked told him she remembered writing the card.

“It was really touching,” he says.

“It was such a simple gesture for someone to do, but it meant a lot to me at the time, and still does.”

The brothers say Nite of Hope has helped with the loss of their mother which came quickly following her diagnosis.

“She was diagnosed in April and her battle only lasted eight months,” says Mike, who also played hockey and went on to become a referee in the WHL. “She had a really aggressive form of cancer.

“She fought as hard as she could, but it wasn’t meant to be.”

Being young adults at the time when their mom died — Mike was 23 and Adam 19 — the news that she was ill came as a shock.

“That’s the last thing you’re thinking about when your at that age,” Mike says. “And even when she was diagnosed, we felt she was going to beat it.

“You never really expect for it to be over that fast. She was such a

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Nite of Hope 50/50 Guys, Adam Basford (left) and Mike Basford, with the evening’s guest speaker Bif Naked. Photo submitted strong personality.”

To keep her legacy alive the Basfords remain committed to being part of the 50/50 Guys.

“Just to be able to contribute a little bit it means a lot to us. We try to bring a little bit of life to the event. Sometimes, things can get

a little solemn, and we try to liven things up a bit,” Mike says.

The first year Mike took part in, the Nite of Hope was dedicated to his mom.

“It’s something we hold close to our hearts and want to continue,” added Mike.

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Radiologist Dr. Lynette Thurber has been in the business of mammography for the better part of three and a half decades at Richmond Hospital and is now helping usher in the new era of breast cancer detection and diagnosis.

Thanks to the support from the Nite of Hope Richmond the hospital will be taking delivery of a second digital mammography machine that will support the facility’s status as a screening hub for the area — serving the needs of roughly 15,000 patients with screening mammograms annually.

“It’s about 50 to 55 a day, and we run on Saturdays,” Thurber said.

About a month ago Richmond Hospital received it’s first digital mammography machine which offers a big leap in technology compared to the old, analog equipment that used film to produce an image for doctors to study rather than the digital files from the new machine.

“We’re just getting used to the new machine and ramping up the numbers so we can do the same amount of screening as we did before,” Thurber said. “We need a second unit, though, because Richmond Hospital has been designated as a centre for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. So, we need to do

Radiologist Dr. Lynette Thurber says Richmond Hospital urgently needs a second digital mammography machine and through the efforts of Nite of Hope money is being raised to provide one.

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about 15 diagnostic mammograms a day, plus stereotactic core biopsies which requires the use of a digital mammography machine, and we can’t do it all on one machine.”

A stereotactic core biopsy (SCB) uses a mammography machine to guide a biopsy needle into an area of concern.

When suspicious lesions are identified on a mammogram, but cannot be found with ultrasound or clinical breast exam, a mammogram is used to create the necessary visibility to find the lesion.

While there is no difference in results in

screening, Thurber said there are studies showing digital mammography is better for patients with dense breast tissue.

“For women who have a palpable mass, the diagnostic work up can pretty much tell you one of three things,” Thurber said. “Is it probably a cancer, is it definitely benign, or is it one of those middle situations that needs to be followed or biopsied.”

Prior to the introduction of the new, digital machine, Richmond patients were served by two analog mammography machines — one at Richmond Hospital and the other at Brooke

Radiology’s clinic on No. 3 Road.

With no government funding to upgrade that clinic’s equipment it will shut down operations sometime this year.

Thurber estimated it will take another four to five years before all of B.C. is completely switched over to digital mammography.

Another one of the reasons for its demise the receding support for processing film from old, analog machines.

“Film screening (with analog equipment) is a much more involved process. You’ve got processors and film, chemicals and a lot of quality control to deal with,” Thurber said.

One of the biggest advantages of digital is the ability to easily store the results as electronic files which can also be shared quickly with other doctors.

But until the second machine arrives, staff at Richmond Hospital will be working hard to maintain service needs.

“I don’t know how we are going to get along until we get the second machine. Resources will be stretched,” Thurber said. “We may have to send people out of Richmond.

“We’re hoping to get it as soon as possible.

We’ve got the room and need for it,” Thurber said, adding praise for the Nite of Hope event.

“We’re just very grateful to all the donors who help us with getting these pieces of equipment.”

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They came. They parked. And they fed plenty of people for a great cause.

The front parking lot of the Richmond News was the place to be April 4 as three of Vancouver’s top-rated food trucks set up shop to raise money for the Nite of Hope Richmond Gala.

Taking part were DougieDog Hot Dogs, The Aussie Pie Guy, and Reel Mac & Cheese. Together, they managed to raise $2,000.

As the event got underway, Dougie Luv of DougieDog Hot Dogs emphasised the event’s goal.

“We’re here for one reason and one reason only — to raise money for the Nite of Hope,” he said. “This is the meaning of life: family, love, good food trucks and giving back. And we’re doing all of that,” announced Luv. “We’re here to support a great cause with the food trucks for hope,” added Michael Dunican of The Aussie Pie Guy, which not only served up some scrumptious pies topped with mashed potatoes and mushy peas, but held a draw for pie buyers to win a pair of Blundstone Boots from Australia.

Over at Reel Mac & Cheese, the husband and wife duo of Suzanne and Perry Poudrier were busy satisfying customers with their trademark pasta and cheese dishes, but stopped to underline the importance of the event.

“This is a great cause,” Perry said. “I hope a lot of people come down and have a blast.”

The rain clouds managed to stay away during the four-hour event, much to the delight of Rob Akimow, the Richmond News’ director of advertising who along with wife Richelle Akimow serve as co-chairs of this year’s Nite of Hope Richmond.

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“Three (food) trucks kind of came together and wanted to support the cause and make it a bit more of an event for the Richmond community and the Nite of Hope, as well,” he said.

Money raised from the Night of Hope will go towards the purchase of breast cancer screening equipment for Richmond

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Firefighters warm up to Nite of Hope Philip Raphael

Staff Reporter praphael@richmond-news.com

To say the Nite of Hope Richmond cancer fundraiser and the Richmond Firefighters’ Association get on like a “house on fire” would be something of an understatement.

That’s because a typical day in the office for the association’s 212 members — about a dozen of them women — can mean being exposed to all manner of burning, hazardous materials, many of them which can cause cancer.

So, helping out a charity battling the disease is a natural.

“Cancer support is one of the causes everyone can get behind.

It’s a very worthy cause,” said Cory Parker, president of the association which donated $5,000 to the Nite of Hope Richmond through the Richmond Firefighters’ Charitable Society. “We have a 50 per cent Platinum Sponsors Blundell Centre Donald Knapp The Dupuis Langen Group Pathfinder Asset Management Ltd. Auto West BMW Reg Technologies Gold Sponsors Richmond Centre Barbara Goodwin Laurie & Barry Cavanaugh SLS Lighting Silver Sponsors Lynda Terborg Fraser Downs Cohen Buchan Edwards Performance Contracting Sutton Seafair Realty Jane Iridale Chronic Tacos Bronze Sponsors Lorene yonermura Pajo’s Fish & Chips Koss Medical Aesthetics Judi Knapp Dorset Realty Group Canstar Restorations Aldila Boutique Open Road Scion Peggy O’Brien

higher chance of contracting cancer than the general population. That’s why we are supporting this cancer fundraiser.

“The types of fires that occur today with so many different types of plastics, that when some are burning they can create some highly toxic chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin.

Plus, there are all sorts of other potentially cancer-causing materials we can come into contact with on any given day.”

A report by the University of Cincinnati covering 110,000 firefighters determined firefighters were twice as likely to develop testicular cancer and have significantly higher rates of multiple myeloma (cancer that attacks bone marrow), nonHodgkin’s lymphoma and prostate cancer. Overall the study found 10 cancers that were either possibly or probably related to firefighting.

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Members of Richmond Nite of Hope and the Richmond Firefighters’ Association celebrate another significant contribution to fight cancer.

Each year, the charitable society supports more than 35 different charities. Among the fundraising efforts it undertakes includes the annual Christmas tree chip.

“We also do what we call ‘shaking the boot’ throughout the year where members collect donations using their boots,” Parker said. “And

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another big one we started a couple of years ago was donating through payroll deduction.”

In addition to the cash donation at the Nite of Hope Richmond Gala, the society provided an item to the event’s live auction which caught the attention of the foodies in the crowd.

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“The lucky winning bidder will have a group of fire-fighters pay a visit to their home and prepare a dinner for eight,” Parker said, adding don’t expect stereotypical firehouse chow.

Think of something more refined or even exotic.

“We’ve got a lot of good cooks that are part of our team,” Parker said. “Food-wise, you name it.

Today, we’ve got such a wide variety of ethnicities in the fire department that the food choices are plentiful.”

Plus, the meals currently served at local firehalls can also be more health conscious than you might expect.

“That comes mainly from the younger firefighters. It’s not like the old days where you’d get great big bowls of chilli,” Parker said. “They are trying to eat more healthily.

There’s even vegan and vegetarian specialists,” exclaimed Parker.

“We try and mix things up.”

Mark Christensen Olga Ilich Peggy O’Brien Richmond Fire Fighters Assoc. Local 1286 Richmond News Richmond Recognition RiverRock Casino & Resort Rolls-Right Industries Weatie Rosenlehner Nite of Hope 50/50 Gentlemen Adam Basford Andrew McIntyre Anthony Sterne Craig Thomas Jamie Munch Jeff Kuzik Mike Basford Mike O’Meara Peter Adams Scott Kehoe Steve Potucek Tommy MacGregor Nite of Hope Committee Allison Picard Barbara Maguire Cathy Denton Corinne Champagne Danette Lankmayr Elaine Campbell

Isabel Kurzawski Janis Bower Jeannine Matick Jennifer Atkinson Jody Armstrong Judi Knapp Karen Holden Kathy Ganeff Kristi Miller Lorene Yonemura Michele Tse Nancy Jung Noreen Singh Peggy O’Brien Richelle Akimow Rob Akimow Shelley Leonhardt Weatie Rosenlehner Harness the Hope Event Sponsors Feb 9, 2014 Thank you to Sherri Lazaruk, Pat MacLean, Brock Lazaruk, Fraser Downs staff plus our amazing executive team & volunteers for making this such a fun event!

We wish to acknowledge the following persons, merchants and corporations whose generous donations of door prizes and silent auction items have greatly enhanced the evening 21 Steps Kitchen and Bar in Whistler Village A. Dawson Absolute Spa AEG Live Aldila Boutique Angelina’s Closet AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. Arlene D. Cummings Art Knapp Plantland Arts Nursery ASK Hair Salon Anita Beames Auto West BMW Barb Maguire Barbara Kosick Jewellery Bare Basics Lingerie Boutique BC Lions Football Club Benee Rubin Design Big Bus Victoria Bikram Yoga Richmond Blenz Coffee Company Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant Blundell Centre Bourne To Be Fit Browns Social House Calico Cloth Dolls Canada Safeway, Marpole Canterbury Coffee CAP and Winn Devon Art Group Capilano Suspension Bridge

Carly Fiddler Hand Lube Lotions Catherine Ko CBCF Cheryl Reid Christine Campbell Create it Emporium Crystal Vision & Hearing City of Richmond, Richmond Arena Services Citation Kitchens Cocktails and Canapés Cookies by Gabe Cool Secret Spa Cora Restaurant Country Meadows Golf Course Craigdarroch Castle Custom Paper Ltd. Dan-D-Foods Davena Ornato Delf Wines Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel Dermamed Design Tech Hair Studio Earls on Smithe Earls Port Coquitlam Earls Richmond East India Carpets Ego Signature Hair & Spa Services Elaine Campbell Elizabeth Farris (Mary Kay)

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Joseph Ribkoff Judi Knapp K Holden Consulting Kathy Forbes Kathy Ganeff Keep A Breast Canada Ken Yonemura Kisamos Greek Taverna Kumsheen Rafting Resort Leanne Martin Lesley Stowe Fine Foods Ltd. LIFT Bar and Grill Linda Reid MLA Local Philosophy Catering Long Beach Lodge Resort Lorene Yonemura Lulu Island Winery MAC Cosmetics Marie Janzen McDonalds M & M Meat Shops - Francis Road Maison Cote Vancouver Marilyn Brady MarketPlace IGA Richmond Mary Kay Cosmetics Matrix Video Communications Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club Mayor Malcolm Brodie Michauds Salon & Spa Mojo Mobile Spa Inc.

Museum of Anthropology Nufloors Langley Nicklaus North Golf Course Nite of Hope Committee Norrie Barth O’Hare’s Pub & Bistro One Fated Knight Opus Vancouver Hotel Pacific Golf Academy at Savage Creek Park’N Fly Canada Panago Pizza, Langley PHAT DELI Prickly Pear Purdy’s Chocolates Raintree Wellness Spa Richelle Akimow Photography Richmond Auto Mall Association Richmond Country Club Richmond News Richmond Olympic Oval Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Rick Hansen Foundation RiverRock Casino Resort Rob Akimow Rogers Foods Ltd. Rustys Pub Salad Sisters Sally Ngo, Cutco Cutlery Samantha’s ChocoPops Sanderson Concrete

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Staff Reporter praphael@richmond-news.com

Judging by the support from customers, fans and area businesses, the Harness the Hope event at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino in Cloverdale is attaining must-attend status.

And that stems from a number of reasons.

Out of the gate first is the opportunity to support the annual Nite of Hope Richmond fundraiser for cancer – something Harness the Hope has done for the past six years.

And not far behind and gaining in popularity is the chance to see a unique harness race featuring some of the track’s backstretch workers in the Powder Puff event.

“It’s turned into quite the community event,” said Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino General Manager Ken Stratton.

“The community support has really driven it, from the sponsorship of local businesses to those coming out to attend.

“Overall, it’s a been great opportunity for the community to give back something for a very good cause.”

Harness Racing B.C. has also taken a role in the event.

“They help organize the Powder Puff Race which everyone looks forward to,” Stratton said, adding the participants — the groomers and trainers from the track’s backstretch area — go out into the community to get pledges for the race.

“All of that pledge money goes back into the Harness the Hope and Nite of Hope. It’s a non-wagering race where the girls come out dressed in their colours and we make it quite an event,” Stratton said.

“They really look forward to it each year and are excited to

Harness the Hope at Fraser Downs put on races for Richmond Nite of Hope. Pictured here are Brock Lazaruk (Fraser Downs), Richelle Akimow (Nite of Hope), Chuck Keeling (Great Canadian Gaming) and Rob Akimow (Richmond News). take part and be in front of family, friends and fans. It’s quite a thrill for them,” he added.

This year’s winner, for the third year in a row, was Emily Leak, who took home something new this time around — a trophy for the event.

“With that, the event has become just that much bigger. Now there’s bragging rights to go along with it,” Stratton said.

Meanwhile, in the track’s Clubhouse the Nite of Hope was

given more support from a blackjack tournament with prizes going to the top hands, and auctioned off items donated from the business community.

“We wanted to bring something here to the Cloverdale community and were embraced by everyone.

“That’s why we became involved with the Nite of Hope.

And it’s grown to become one of the best supported events we have,” Stratton said.

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