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It may just be the midway point of spring, but some local politicians have already planted their seeds hoping they will sprout votes to be harvested at the ballot box in this November’s local government election. One of them is Harold Steves, who said, heading into to the last civic election, it may be his last. “If I had everything done in three years, I may not run again. This could be my last (election). I’m not saying it will be, I hope it’s not,” said Steves in October, 2011. “I wouldn’t be leaving for any good reason, I just think I’ve been around for a long enough time now,” he added. Well, not quite long enough, he said recently. Besides, there is so much more to do, he added.
a half decades, Steves said it’s “I’ve got so many things surprising to see how little some happening now I can’t quit, issues have that’s the changed problem,” I’ve got so many things over that said Steves, 76, who was happening now I can’t quit. time. “When first elected That’s the problem. I first got for one, elected, I three-year - Harold Steves was vice term as an chair of the alderman in Richmond 1968, took a break to be part of the Dave Barrett Anti Pollution Association trying to get sewage treatment in the Fraser NDP provincial government River. And we’re still trying to get from 1973 to 1975, and then got that,” said Steves. back in the saddle locally and At the core of his decision to has continuously served on city council since 1977. “Largely, it’s to run again is to protect the local maintain food security and develop environment. staycations for British Columbians “I was an environmentalist so they can enjoy our waterfront back in 1968 and they still need and recreational facilities here. I environmentalists today more than like the way Richmond has been ever,” he said, adding he was the going and want to help out.” first to organize protests against While he has been a civic supertankers plying west coast politician for close to four and waters 46 years ago. “That gives
you an idea how long it takes to try and solve some of these issues we are still fighting.” Steves said he remains steadfast in protecting agricultural land. “As long as governments are trying to gut the ALR, as they are with Bill 24, I need to stick around,” he said, adding he is keen to continue as vice chair of Metro Vancouver’s planning and agriculture committee. As for first-time councillor Linda McPhail, a member of the Richmond First slate, she did not hesitate in declaring she would run for a second term. The former Richmond School Board Chair made the decision a few months back. Driving her bid for re-election is the desire to see through a number of city projects that involve renewing civic facilities such as the new adult centre at Minoru Park. see VOTE › page 4
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The 12th annual 911 Awards Wednesday night at the River Rock Show Theatre was a chance to honour the city’s first responders, as well as have some fun photo opportunities, like Eva Busich-Veloso (senior services coordinator above left), and hear the keynote address by Peter German (above right) of Correctional Service Canada. For more, see the News’ special 911 Awards section in the May 7 edition. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News
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RCMP warn of sex assault Richmond Mounties have issued a warning after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking home last Friday night. The woman, in her 20s, was attacked from behind at around 11 p.m. as she walked west on Blundell Road near No. 3 Road. Moments earlier, she had got off the Canada Line at Brighouse Station and walked south on No. 3 Road, before turning west onto Blundell. Although warning the public to be on its guard, Richmond RCMP says it believes the sexual assault was a lone, random act and no similar incidents have been reported. The suspect is described as around five feet, seven inches to five feet, nine inches tall. He has a medium build and is between 30 and 40 years old. He is lighter skinned but of unknown ethnicity and has an oval face and short, cropped dark hair. At the time of the attack, he was wearing dark or black colored knee length shorts and a black or dark coloured t-shirt or tank top. Richmond RCMP’s serious crimes unit is currently reviewing other sexual assault investigations that took place in the Lower Mainland and, at this point, no similarities have been found between incident and others.
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‹ from page 3 “We are in this phase of a number of buildings coming to the end of their lives, and we want to have it so we’re positioned for the future,” McPhail said, adding the expected lifespan of the replacement buildings could stretch 50 years. Fellow Richmond First candidate Johnston said he was never “undecided” about running again. “I looked ahead and a lot of factors come into it — family and how long I’ve been doing it, and time commitments — and I would try for one more term. I am enjoying myself,” he said, adding he likes the way the community is developing.
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Vote: Unfinished business Dang said his name would be on the ballot in November in good part because of his role as chair of the advisory committee of the new Minoru Aquatic and Older Adult’s Centre. McNulty, who has been on council since 1993 and topped the polls in 2011, said he currently has no comment on whether he plans to enter the race.“I have a mandate to finish up with the people of Richmond. And I am going to follow that through right to the end, and see what happens on Sept. 30 when the nominations are due,” Firmly in the re-election camp are Couns. Evelina Halsey-Brandt and Chak Au. The News was unable to contact Coun. Linda Barnes in time for the paper’s deadline.
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The Terry Fox Run in Richmond could be axed unless someone steps up to take charge of the event. Since its inception in 2003, Richmond’s version of the fun run in Terry Fox’s memory has grown in size and stature every year, raising more than $200,000 for cancer research. But after the event’s co-coordinator of 10 years, John Young, stepped down due to ill health in 2012, and last year’s head honcho, Susan Bernardino, had to step aside due to other commitments, no one has come forward to take the reins. And with just a few months to go before the 2014 running at Garry Point Park, Young warned that, if they can’t find a new coordinator to corral the 10 committee members and 150 volunteers, the race will almost certainly be cancelled. “We’ve been looking for another coordinator since January, along with another three committee members,” said Young. “A lot of what’s needed for the event is already in place; the committees, the
Congratulations to the finalists of the sixth annual Richmond Arts Awards Cultural Leadership category Former Richmond Terry Fox Run coordinator John Young and committe member Lynne Dueck at Garry Point, site of the fundrasier. Photo by Jon King/Special to the News structure and the site for the run is booked. “But I’m not going to pull the wool over the eyes of anyone who might be interested. Whomever it is has to be able to pull it all together and chair the committees.” The run had been going sporadically for several years before Young stepped up in 2003 and helped elevate the event to what it is now, attracting more than 1,000 fun runners last year. If you can help, email John at johnlyoung@shaw.ca.
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This coming Sunday in the heart of Steveston marks the start of Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market. Dozens of farmers and artisans from all over British Columbia will be coming down to the Gulf Of Georgia Cannery to sell all sorts of baked goods, produce, meat and eggs, and even artisan crafts. “The farmers market is a great place for people to get to know where their food comes from,” said Henry Pietraszek, the market’s manager. “We have a saying here, make it, bake it, grow it and catch it,” he said. Last year’s favourites are also coming back to the market – Farmhouse Cheese is returning along with its national best cheddar award. Sweet Thea is also coming back with a trove of baked goods, Rockwald Farms and its poultry will be there as well, along with Simply
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on’t listen to what public health officials and doctors have been warning for years. The Fraser Institute knows better. The venerable think tank has produced a study that finds there is no obesity epidemic in Canada (and even if there is, government shouldn’t attempt to do anything about it.) This, after we only just stopped laughing at their assertion that raising a child only costs $3,000 per year, if you don’t factor in things like housing costs or childcare. Their studies typically start
with a conclusion and then cherry pick stats to support it, which is exactly what medical professionals are saying about this latest one. And like all Fraser Institute studies, this one is an inroad for them to espouse policy. In this case, they target tax hikes on sugary and fatty foods, food bans, vending machine bans, and (gasp!) menu and food labelling initiatives. Because what’s really hurting the economy right now is a lack of sugar in high school kids’ diets and people having the right to know what’s in the food they buy.
The free market being the deity in their monotheistic religion, they often conflate something being profitable, with that same thing being good or right. The Fraser Institute, in its miserly ways, is guilty of being penny wise and pound foolish. Government intervention to encourage healthy living means less strain on the healthcare system — the granddaddy of all taxpayer funded spending. Other than the cockpit of a fighter jet, there isn’t a place more expensive for taxpayers than a hospital bed.
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he B.C. Government’s Canada’s first environmental controversial Bill 24 group, the Richmond AntiCityScene (Land Commission Pollution Association in 1967, Amendment Act) will gut the and organized B.C.’s first Coun. Harold Steves environmental demonstration Agricultural Land Commission Act. This bill proposes to divide at the Peace Arch against B.C. farmland into two zones. supertankers in 1968. In Zone One (Vancouver Island, Okanagan However, my passion has always been and South Coast) weak local panels will make agriculture and food. As Richmond’s MLA, critical decisions on permitting non-farm uses I helped form the Agricultural Land Reserve on farmland. (ALR) in Dave Barrett’s NDP government in In Zone Two (Interior, Kootenays and 1973, and spent the next 40 years fighting to North) local panels “must consider ... save farmland. economic, cultural, and social values, regional I spent the last 15 years as a director of and community planning objectives and other the Groundfish Development Authority prescribed considerations” when making protecting the fishery, and recently helped decisions on agricultural land use. organize Metro Vancouver’s Food Security Richmond and Delta have the richest Strategy as chair of the Metro Agriculture farmland and mildest climate in Canada. I Committee. Now I am really concerned for became concerned about the loss of farmland the future. and habitat when the City of Richmond How Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver rezoned half of its farmland to urban use in Regional District) votes on the “Southlands” 1956. I was an agriculture student at UBC. rezoning in Delta will set the precedent, one I helped Will Paulik save the Lulu Island way or the other, for loss of farmland to nonBog for the Richmond Nature Park in 1963, farm uses in every regional district. joined with Lois Carson-Boyce to form In 1980, the B.C. Cabinet over-ruled
the Agricultural Land Commission and removed 537 acres of high quality farmland from the Delta Spetifore Farm, now called “Southlands,” from the Agricultural Land Reserve for housing, with a requirement that an additional 230 acres of sandy soil be “dedicated” to the GVRD (Metro Vancouver) for the Boundary Bay Regional Park. It sparked the longest public hearing in Canadian history. In 1981, Metro Vancouver rejected the plan in a 33 to 32 vote, choosing to buy the 230 acres and keep the rest of the Spetifore Farm in agriculture. Vancouver alderman Harry Rankin said at the time, “Once this goes, every person can set their standards against this application ... if we want parkland, we’ve got to be prepared to buy parkland.” Vancouver Mayor Mike Harcourt predicted land would be worth more as farmland than as housing in the future. In 1999, Metro Vancouver bought the 230 acres for Boundary Bay Regional Park for $7.5 million. Now Delta has been offered “free” land for the rezoning of part of the remaining
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“Southlands” farm that we thought we had already saved, but Metro doesn’t get the $7.5 million back. Richmond turned down similar proposals of “free” parkland in exchange for the rezoning of the 136-acre Garden City Lands and the 324 acres in the Gilmore Estates, south of Steveston Highway. The Gilmore Estates is for sale for $55 million and will probably be back with another proposal if this passes. Because of deals like Southlands, Terra Nova in Richmond and Six Mile Ranch near Kamloops, the ability of the Cabinet to remove farmland for so-called community benefit was discontinued. Now community benefit is back. The proposed Bill 24 requires the Agricultural Land Commission to consider community benefit. As before, when Southlands was first turned down by Metro Vancouver, only local and regional governments stand in the way of wide-scale abuse of the ALR. How Metro Vancouver deals with Southlands will determine the future of farmland and food security in B.C.
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Damaging School funds off-limits The Editor, democracy Re: “Hands off our $26 million,” News, April 30. The Editor, Re: “Council votes out Vote Anywhere,” News, April 30. I read with disbelief our city council’s decision to take a step backwards when it comes to encouraging voter turnout in civic elections. The Vote Anywhere convenience model used in the last election reversed Richmond’s trend of declining turnout. Voter turnout is critical for a healthy democracy and Richmond City Council, with one of the lowest turnouts in the province, should continue to do all possible to get people to vote. One has to ask the motivation for taking this step backwards — why would they knowingly work against democracy? Brian Russell Richmond
As a former school trustee, I share the agony and frustration of the Richmond Board of Education. Most of the issues at stake are not new: That the Ministry of Education did not provide adequate funding to cover pay increases negotiated by the government; downloaded its responsibilities to local boards; and kept calling reserve funds in local school districts “surpluses” to be clawed back. The latest attack on local boards is the Ministry’s unilateral decision to require school districts to share up to 50 per cent of the costs for major capital projects. How could this be possible when school districts already have to cut services? The Richmond school trustees should be commended for their many years of prudent fiscal management so that the negative impact of inadequate funding on students has been relatively light in comparison to other school districts. But the adverse effects of this new policy will be too great for any local board to bear. In 2013, the province collected over $103 million (after adjustment) from school tax in Richmond and provided $172 million to fund the school district’s K-12 education program. In other words, Richmond taxpayers have already contributed to 60 per cent of the expenses to educate their children. It is unconscionable that the school district be asked to come up with money they do not have to pay extra for capital projects which are the Ministry’s responsibility. I urge the provincial government to reverse its decision and guarantee that education funds for our children be protected. Coun. Chak Au Richmond
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Cloaking under the guise of feeling fine Mental illness comes in all shapes and sizes, but help is here in Richmond
$2-5. Patko, who has worked with many other charitable groups, says it’s a balancing act to find the right mix of government funding and private donations. “A lot of organizations have become used to re you fine or phine? receiving government funding and funding from It’s a question that will be asked across gaming. The danger with that is it can be cut Canada next week as May 5 marks the start anytime, and we’re seeing more of that. There of Mental Health Week, an annual national event does seem to be a trend, and so, it makes sense for put on by the Canadian Mental Health Association, organizations to seek out donations from interested aimed at encouraging people to learn and talk about individuals,” said Patko. issues relating to mental health. MacDonald noted most of the financial pressures The difference between fine and ‘phine’ is intended these days aren’t necessarily coming from cuts but to show how people tend to cloak their feelings and rather from the inflationary costs of rent, utilities, mental well-being on a daily basis. food and materials. The issues of mental illness are wide-ranging from “If you don’t get those increases from government it depression, psychosis, anxiety, dementia, eating does feel like cuts,” he said. disorders and addiction among others. Pathways is one of many non-profits listed on the Some issues can come in relatively mild forms such website of Charity Intelligence Canada, which aims as seasonal depression, whereas others are severe to promote transparent non-profit organizations. medical problems like cognitive impairment and On its website you can see that Pathways receives schizophrenia. about $2 million in government grants and spends Dave MacDonald is the executive director of Pathways Clubhouse housing manager Vanessa Stinn and executive director Dave roughly 10 per cent of its revenue on administrative Pathways Clubhouse, Richmond’s branch of the MacDonald offer affordable and nutritious meals. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News costs, which appears to be standard for a well-run CMHA, which provides services for those affected non-profit of Pathway’s size. There is also a link to its by mental illness, such as meals, activities, health most recent external audit, which can also be found care connections, entry-level work opportunities and even housing What’s common among all these non-profits is that they help people on Pathway’s website. placements. and they themselves need help. The 30-year veteran employee of the clubhouse says about one in Recently, Pathways was granted a new space in a $20 million social five people will be affected by mental health issues at some point housing development to be built on Granville Avenue near Richmond in their lives and he hopes the trend toward accepting this fact MacDonald believes external audits are the best preventative City Hall. It’s a one of a kind project for Richmond, but in order to continues to gain traction in Canadian society. measure for any non-profit that may face scrutiny. Such audits are make the move by 2017, Pathways is aiming to raise $2 million to “I think the hope for this week is there is a bit more acceptance for not forensic ones that mull over each receipt but they do show cashsubsidize its new mortgage, which, in turn, will free up money for people with mental health issues. I think people are becoming a bit flow irregularities, as was the case with Portland. But in the case of operational and programming costs. more open about their illnesses too, and, fortunately for them, a lot most well-functioning, non-profit groups, a board of directors as well In Metro Vancouver funding for mental health programs recently as a staff accountant will be an adequate line of defense against more celebrities are being more open and that’s helped with the came under fire when administrators at the Portland Hotel Society, a abusive spending, said MacDonald. stigma in the past. It can affect anyone, no matter what sex, race, non-profit agency, were caught using money for luxury hotels, gifts, Vancouver Coastal Health spokesperson Viola Kaminski said all employment status or wealth. And it’s okay,” said MacDonald. spas and parties. The subsequent media frenzy and public outrage led to Vancouver Coastal Health, one of the society’s primary funders, service providers with contracts exceeding $1 million are required to submit audited financial statements. She said pending approval, any to appoint a new, interim board of directors and executive team. new service contracts signed for 2015 will provide clearer language MacDonald hopes one bad apple doesn’t spoil the whole bunch as about the appropriate use of public monies. Pathways is part of a network of non-profit health organizations, his organization embarks on the important fundraising campaign. “Other revisions include the strengthening of conflict of interest groups and societies in Richmond that helps people with mental “There will be harm. But at the same time people may now think terms and clear definitions for non-compliance of spending health issues. The spectrum of illnesses is wide-ranging, as are the twice and check them out and determine if the organization is doing guidelines,” wrote Kaminski in an email. services. For instance, CHIMO Community Services will help provide good work,” said MacDonald, who has a message for donors and She also noted the likelihood of an incident like Portland is unlikely crisis intervention for those at a crossroad. The Supporting Families philanthropists: “Do your research. Talk to recipients of the service, to happen in Richmond largely on account that there is no non-profit with Parental Mental Illness Initiatives group provides programs they’re really the experts,” he said. that comes remotely close to its $21 million worth of grants. for families on the whole who are affected by illnesses. Transitions The advice is something Georgina Patko hopes people heed as Both MacDonald and Kaminski noted forensic audits can take years is an organization that offers outpatient assessments for adults they look to help organizations like Pathways. The management and are exhaustive and costly. Such audits must be balanced against experiencing substance misuse, anxiety and/or psychiatric disorders. consultant was recently hired by Pathways to undertake the the probability that corruption is taking place. The list goes on. fundraising campaign. Patko recently armed herself with what she MacDonald makes it clear that asking questions about where your says is a significant finding from Success Markets, a research group money goes is not only important, but expected. that focuses on measuring the social return on investment (SROI) for “I think it’s an important question. I feel good when I’m questioned. charities. We’re using our taxpayer dollars and if we aren’t questioned on how we use our expenses then that’s kind of wrong. And if I feel uncomfortable in being questioned I must be hiding something,” said According to Success Markets, Pathways produces a total of $14 MacDonald. in value to their members, and the community as a whole, for every Joking he would have to hide his office hot tub, this week Turkey Bison Organic Lamb Ostrich Cranberry MacDonald invited the Richmond News to the clubhouse. dollar it receives. The company noted it typically finds an SROI of
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You’re not alone out there The path to Pathways It’s an aging, two-storey office building on Elmbridge Way in the city centre. Outside, its sign is small and its front door is unassuming, but when you walk inside, there is an immediate ‘wow’ factor that first-time visitors may feel on account of the bustling activity. Hundreds of people may visit the clubhouse on a daily basis. It provides members with a place to read a magazine, work on a computer and, most notably, have an inexpensive lunch and interact with one another. To become a free-of-charge member, all a person needs is a note from a doctor indicating a history of mental illness as well as an assurance he or she is not a threat to other people. “For us at Pathways, we started up a young adult program. They can gather and do social activities that most everyone does, like go to the movies and paintball,” said MacDonald of one of the many programs offered to members. Pathways is largely a tool to connect people with what they need, he said. “A lot of times, when you’re first diagnosed, you don’t know how to navigate the system — medications, someone to talk to, dealing with family members. It’s a crucial part of what we’re trying to accomplish,” said MacDonald, noting Pathways shares a good relationship with other social agencies in the city. On the visit to the clubhouse some members appeared reclusive, and understandably so as they may not have been having a good day. As Patko noted, “the fact that they were able to get to the clubhouse is a huge thing. It means they’re not alone at home.” Others, like Graham and Ariel, were happy to talk to the News and briefly share their stories. Graham is a volunteer at Pathways, helping anywhere he can, be it with a group activity, working in the kitchen or helping with general duties. He’s unemployed at the moment but also spends his time speaking to community groups. Recently, he spoke to CHIMO, the RCMP and the local welfare office.
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Georgina Patko, a Pathways fundraiser, stands with Graham, one of the organization’s many members and volunteers. Graham, 32, has schizophrenia and came to Pathways many years ago to seek help and connections to services. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News Another local resident, Ariel, who suffers from depression, worked in manufacturing and security until he lost both jobs as a result of his illness. He says Pathways gives him a sense of belonging. “Pathways helped me look for work and helped with my resume and cover letters. They also helped me go to a company that gives clothes for interviews. Everyone here is open and helpful,” he said. Ariel and Graham are just two examples of Pathways members who have benefited from donations and government funding. They’re also two examples of people in need who were able to stay in their communities instead of heading to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where Metro Vancouver’s social services are concentrated.
A failed policy It’s an issue the City of Vancouver is trying to steer away from, according to Vision Vancouver councillor Kerry Jang, who is also a member of the Metro Vancouver Housing Committee. “When you look at why, it was a deliberate policy to concentrate services in one place and that has been a failed policy because of the problems we see. The 1970s saw an increase in cheap drugs.
Finding a voice The 32 year-old Richmondite has schizophrenia and came to Pathways years ago to seek help and connections to services. “It makes you feel useful,” said Graeme.
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There was an epidemic of overdoses and people were easy to prey on. …So in response (the government) dumped services there,” said Jang, a professor of psychiatry at the University of B.C. Jang said Vancouver is now trying to disperse its services throughout the city. He said the same should be done throughout the region. “You’re actually taking people out of their safety zone. What we want them to do is get services close to where they are,” said Jang. Jang noted that because services are so concentrated in Vancouver, it likely leads to those with mental illness to leave their community. “I would probably suspect that Richmond is being short changed and could use more services. And it’s not so much about lessening Vancouver’s burden, but rather ensuring how as a region we can solve these problems. Surrey has taken up the challenge. New Westminster has done well to respond in kind. Richmond is kind of interesting. In some ways it’s more of a suburban community but it’s changing as it develops its own downtown,” said Jang. “More interestingly you have a large Chinese population and they have a different view of mental illness. They won’t call it mental illness and it’s often hidden and not treated,” he said.
Treating the Chinese-Canadian community in Richmond is something that is becoming more and more of an issue as the new generation of Canadians attempts to integrate into society. Pathways runs a Chinese Support Program, citing on its website that mental illness in the Chinese community is often viewed as bringing shame upon the entire family. In turn, those who are ill, as well as their families, tend to not seek support. The program attempts to integrate the ChineseCanadian community into the clubhouse. Last year, Pathways counted 59 ethnic Chinese members. The tide of saving face may be shifting, however, according to Dr. Carolyn Steinberg, a child psychiatrist at Richmond Child Health Clinic at Richmond Hospital. “I’ve been here for eight years. When I first started up the clinic I was concerned the Western model might not translate, however, I’ve been very surprised in that my case-load is at least appropriate to the population in Richmond. The Asian families are very dedicated to their children; they’re enthusiastic about accessing services,” said Steinberg, who’s visited China. At her clinic, Steinberg is noticing more behavioural problems among children as a result of busier, changing home environments. “More parents have less resources. Life has gotten expensive. Two parents are working and kids are in daycare earlier and parents have less to give. Some kids tolerate this more than others,” said Steinberg. “We’re social animals. We can’t survive without parents when we’re born and we seek out relationships later to manage. It’s important for families to find support so they can think through issues to raise their children,” she added. Steinberg’s advice to parents is to take the effort to enjoy playing with their children. “Don’t educate them, don’t train them. Just hang around. The children will feel listened to and they will grow up having learned that when someone is present and listening to them they feel better. And it becomes full circle,” said Steinberg. Ariel has a similar message to those who may need help. “There is help out there and you’re not alone. There are places you can go. It’s about asking for help and accepting that you need help.”
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often get asked about the effectiveness of eliminating grains and grain products as a weight loss strategy. In Richmond, we are fortunate to have such a diverse variety of cultures and ethnic cuisines, each including different grains as a component (such as rice, pasta or roti). So, why is it that people are considering eliminating this food group altogether? Perhaps it is because of the growing popularity of various diets that cut out or restrict grains, often promising weight loss as a result. When I’m asked if eliminating grains will lead to weight loss, my answer is that it likely would in the short term. However, removing any food group from our diet will likely help with weight loss in the
short-term, simply because we tend to eat less if we have less variety to choose from! But it is important to remember that avoiding entire food groups can lead to a nutritionally inadequate diet if not carefully planned. I encourage people to consider the following facts about grains: ! Whole grains are a source of valuable B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, magnesium and fibre. They also offer disease fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. Fruits and vegetables often get all the credit for this, however some grains contain even more of these powerful compounds, including some antioxidants that are not found in fruits and vegetables. This doesn’t mean you should stop eating your fruits and veggies though!
! Choosing whole grains more often is important, as they haven’t been stripped of their natural nutrients. Refined grains that have been enriched have some of the nutrients added back, but they are still lacking some of the original micronutrients present in the whole grain and are lower in fibre. Fibre can help manage blood sugars, lower cholesterol, promote digestive health and increase satiety. To ensure you are choosing whole grain products, read the nutrition facts label and ingredients list. ! As always, it’s important to consider portion size. Canada’s Food Guide recommends that adults include six to eight servings of grain products per day (depending on your age and gender), but remember
that a serving is one 35g slice of bread, ½ cup cooked rice or pasta or ¾ cup cooked cereal. Often our portion sizes tend to be larger than necessary. Try stretching grains further by adding vegetables such as thinly sliced zucchini to pasta, or diced peppers and onions to quinoa. This will “bulk up” the dish and make your grain servings go further! ! Last but not least, variety is key. Of course, some people must avoid certain grains for health reasons (such as gluten-containing grains for those with Celiac Disease). I encourage clients to include a variety of different whole grains that suit their individual dietary needs. Many people tend to rely on wheat and rice for the majority of their grain servings, but there are so many grains to choose from. Get adventurous and try buckwheat, quinoa or millet, the possibilities are endless! Katie Huston is a registered dietitian practicing in Steveston.
What’s on? Sunday In celebration of Mother’s Day Richmond Public Library is offering an Intergenerational Writing Workshop for women, where the themes of legacy and mentorship will be explored. This workshop takes place on May 4 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the Brighouse (Main) Branch 2nd floor community place room, 7700 Minoru Gate. You must sign-up in multigenerational pairs Participants must be age 15 and over to attend. To signup, visit the Richmond Public Library Brighouse Branch, call 604-231-6413 or visit www.yourlibrary.ca/events. Richmond Public Library, Sound of Dragon Society and Cinevolution are combining forces for Asian Heritage see WHAT’S ON › page 13
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Monday Richmond Public Library will be hosting the six-week program “Chronic Disease Self-Management” in English on Mondays from May 5 - June 16 from 1 3:30 p.m. The same program will also be offered in Mandarin beginning Thursdays from May 8 - June 12 from 9:30 am - 12 pm. Both programs will take place at the Brighouse (Main) Branch in the 2nd floor community place, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at yourlibrary.ca/events. ! More events online at richmond-news. com/community
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My introduction to the management expenses on the world of finance was in 1985 cash reserve are far above most WealthSmart investment portfolios. as a life insurance agent. I am grateful for those early years Suffice it to say my findings Richard Vetter as they taught me a lot about consistently show that life the foundational principles of insurance makes a horrible financial planning. investment. However, let’s I had the good fortune of working with my also be clear investments make horrible life friend Gerry, a great mentor who helped me insurance. They are two completely different to look at our industry objectively and with financial vehicles. The net result of mixing a view toward the client’s best interests. It them generally results in higher consumer was a somewhat uncomfortable experience costs. though, as what I found often flew in the face Life insurance is an essential foundation of industry tradition. to most financial plans and should be dealt The most uncomfortable revelation came with separately from an investment portfolio. when I was forced to compare cash value life For that reason we generally recommend insurance policies against simple strategies. a well-designed and less expensive term Such strategies include buying inexpensive insurance plan. With the money saved it is term life insurance and investing the cost best channelled into your RRSP, TFSA and difference in an RRSP. paying down debt. What was originally pitched to me as a Some insurance agents have told me that combination of magic and financial genius people usually do not have the discipline quickly melted into the reality that cash value to save money and that the cash value insurance contracts are simply a mixture of insurance policy will help them. That’s quite a risk sharing and investment capital. condescending example of the ends justifying My key concern is that their complexity the means. A financial advisor’s job is not to makes analysis difficult. Add to that the fact impose discipline, but rather to help clients the embedded insurance costs are higher than achieve their goals by charting the right course. if you were to buy pure term insurance. Also, The opinions expressed are those of the two per cent provincial premiums tax is Richard Vetter, a Certified Financial Planner levied not only on your insurance costs but and owner of WealthSmart Financial Group also on deposits allocated to your investment in Richmond, BC, www.wealthsmart.ca reserve. Capping off this bad news, the
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The most noticeable styling cue resides in the car’s deep indentation in the lower portion of the rear passenger door. It provides a sweeping forward motion that is nicely counterbalanced by a curving outcrop above the rear wheel well. It’s dramatic, almost organic in nature. It’s tasteful. And the best part is that it’s a solid part of the car. Add that to the aggressive, deep, wire mesh grille bearing the Infiniti badge and you have a road car up there on par in looks with any Teutonic creation. Backing up the powerful first impression from the exterior is a solid power plant. Opt for the base model Q50 3.7 and you get, as you may have guessed from the nomenclature, a 3.7 litre V6 which pushes out 328 horsepower. In fact, all models of the Q50, except for the hybrid, gets the same machinery under the cowl. The difference between the models, though, is your choice of rear wheel drive in the aptly named Q50 RWD, and an all
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hey say it’s not right to speak ill of those who have passed on. But when it comes to comparing car design philosophies there needs to be some resurrecting done to illustrate a point. The discussion is how much do designers tweak a body style to create the impression of high performance and fossil fuel-burning muscle. In the case of the recently departed Pontiac brand — GM discontinued that nameplate for financial consolidation reasons at the end of 2010 – those penning the lines of the venerable Grand Am during its latter year models had one approach. And that was to tack on all kinds of body bulges to the sheet metal — everything from a beefed up fascia, down past a faux ground effects door sill extension, and rearward to a trunk lid wing that spoke boldly about the driving dominance it possessed. It clearly worked for many, as sales continued until 2005 when the Grand Am’s
Dramatic body creases make Infiniti’s Q50 an instant head-turner. Photo submitted run was halted and replaced in 2006 by the more elegant and uncluttered G6. Fast forward almost a decade and you can see how the design philosophy of a sporty four-door sedan has evolved. And Infiniti’s new Q50 is a prime example. It looks like a predatory jungle cat on the asphalt — muscles coiled and ready to leap away from the stop lights, thanks to a
series well-defined, body creases. They are a welcome departure from the add-on look from years gone by. My apologies to any Grand-Am owners still out there. Hopefully their bruised feelings could be salved by the impressive show of force the Q50 displays — even when standing still.
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numbers. Infiniti lists the AWD at 11.1 litres per 100 km in the city, and a thrifty 7.3 litres over the same distance on the highway. In contrast, the base Q50 and RWD model is projected to burn through 10.6 and 6.6 litres respectively. Those are pretty decent figures for a performance sedan. But those differences are likely not going to consume you once you find out the Q50 is certainly a car of its era thanks to its Infiniti InTouch system which plugs you into email, navigation and social media by using the dual touchscreen on the dash or through voice commands.
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The high school track and field season is in full swing with the Richmond Secondary Schools qualification meet taking place last Thursday at Minoru Park. Photos by Mark Booth
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Scrubb named CIS Male Athlete of the Year
Another remarkable chapter in Phil Scrubb’s basketball leadership. Each of the 55 CIS schools selects one female career at Carleton University has earned him the country’s and one male athlete of the year. highest honour as a student athlete. The winners were selected by the Canadian The Richmond native was named CIS male Athletic Foundation, a not-for-profit Board athlete of the year for the 2013-2014 season established for the purpose of administering Monday at the 22nd annual BLG Awards in the BLG Awards and protecting the integrity Calgary. of the selection process. All nominees receive a The Carleton Ravens guard beat out three commemorative gold ring from Jostens and a other nominees for the award including commemorative watch from Timex. In addition Liam Heelis a hockey player from Acadia Scrubb received a $10,000 scholarship to attend University; Jordan Heather, a football player a Canadian university graduate school. from Bishop’s University; and Derek Hulak The last Richmond athlete to win the award a hockey player from the University of was swimmer Brian Johns (UBC) back in 2002. Saskatchewan. Scrubb was heavily recruited out of Phil Scrubb The BLG Awards were established in Vancouver College back in 2010 and all he has 1993 to recognize the top female and male athletes from done since is prove he was well worth the hype. universities affiliated with CIS. The Awards are based on In 2013-14, the fourth-year commerce student once again athletic accomplishments, outstanding sportsmanship and led his team in points (18.6) and assists (4.9) per game and
ranked in the top 10 nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio, three-point shooting, free-throw percentage, assists, as well as points per 40 minutes (27.0). At the end of the regular season, the former CIS rookie of the year claimed his third-straight Mike Moser Memorial Trophy as CIS MVP, becoming the first three-time recipient in history. A few days later in the nation’s capital, the 6-foot-3 guard helped the Ravens capture their fourth consecutive CIS title. In the national final, Carleton defeated archrival Ottawa to avenge its only loss of the campaign. Last summer, the 21-year-old was the only active CIS player – and the youngest overall – invited to the Canadian senior national team camp. He has already represented Canada at numerous international competition. “Phil is a highly talented and well accomplished player. His ability speaks for itself in his success,” says Carleton head coach Dave Smart.
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FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014
RICHMOND-NEWS.COM
A very special Mothers Day wish to all mothers & grandmothers from everyone at Richport Ford!
Thank you for everything you do!
TIP OF THE WEEK
Mothers & Daughters are closest when daughters become mothers!
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1 DAY ONLY SPECIAL
Does not include break insp. or tire rotation.
MOTHERS DAY OIL CHANGE FOR ONLY
Judy Jobse, Service Manager
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May 9
Don’t forget about the “Mother’s Day” One day oil change special on May 9
$29.95
+TAXES
Phone to book your May appointment - Limited space
Includes multi point inspection report card.
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Reg $169.95
Fuel System Service • • • •
Injection flush Intake cleaner Throttle body cleaner Fuel additive
Now
149.95
$
Valid until May 31 st 2014
Vehicle 15% Off Flushes
Transmission, Coolant, Power Steering or Brake Fluid Valid until May 31 st 2014
May parts specials at Richport Ford
All weather floor mat 20% off. Washer Fluid $2.95 a jug Molded mud flaps 20% off. Wiper Blades $13.99 Each Car wash kits $29.95 (inc. bucket, shampoo, Mitt, cloth, Glass cleaner and multi-purpose cleaner Green and gold anti-freeze $10.95 a jug Valid until May 31 st , 2014
4 Wheel Alignment WE OFFER TIRE STORAGE
80 80 00
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13580 SMALLWOOD PLACE Sales 604•273•7331 Service 604•273•7729 www.richportford.com
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HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
TIRES
CAR TIRES
Reg. $109.95
99.95
$
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Expires May 31 st , 2014
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FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014
BLUE CART RECYCLING- WHAT’S CHANGING? Here are the changes to how recycling will be sorted starting the week of May 19th: CHANGES TO YOUR RECYCLING:
STARTING MAY 19TH:
Newsprint and paper products no longer need to be separated into the Newsprint and Paper Products Recycling Carts.
Combine newsprint and paper products into the re-labelled Mixed Paper Recycling Cart(s).
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EXPANDED RECYCLING PROGRAM
Place glass bottles and jars into the new >;9EE @#4(4;B5F -9!C+
LET’S RECYCLE EVEN MORE! Use the Containers Recycling Cart for all aluminium, metal and plastic items currently accepted for recycling.
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City of Richmond
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Let’s trim our waste!
Starting May 19, 2014, residents can recycle more household items using Richmond’s Blue Box and Blue Cart Recycling programs. There are also changes in how residents will be asked to sort their recyclable items. The City will be sending new materials to your home to help you participate in this expanded program.
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Environmental Programs Information Line: 604-276-4010 www.richmond.ca/recycle
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FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014
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BLUE BOX RECYCLING- WHAT’S CHANGING?
WHAT’S NEW?
Here are the changes to how recycling will be sorted starting the week of May 19th:
Starting the week of May 19th, Richmond is expanding its Blue Box and Blue Cart recycling programs. This expanded program will help residents divert more materials from the garbage and contribute toward 70% waste diversion by 2015. Residents will be able to recycle many new items such as aerosol containers, paper and plastic drink cups, milk cartons, gable top containers used for soy milk and juice, plastic and paper garden pots and bakery trays, along with many more items. By recycling more, residents are helping to divert waste from disposal which in turn saves on landfill disposal costs.
CHANGES TO YOUR RECYCLING:
STARTING MAY 19TH:
Newsprint and paper products no longer need to be separated into blue and yellow bags.
Combine newsprint and paper products into your new Mixed Paper Recycling Bag (provided by the City).
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Thanks to partnership with industry (Multi-Material BC), the responsibility for residential recycling programs are shifting to producers making companies responsible for the waste they produce.
NEW ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING INCLUDE:
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Plastic containers
Aerosol cans
DID YOU KNOW? Styrofoam and plastic bags can be taken to the Richmond Recycling Depot (5555 Lynas Lane) for recycling.
Plastic/paper garden pots Microwaveable i bowls
Spiral wound wo d paper cans & lids
Plastic/paper astic/paper cups & lids
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IMPORTANT IN FORMATION! WE’RE EXPANDIN BLUE BOX RECYCLG YOUR ING SERVICE
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changes how residen ts sort their recyclin residents can recycle. g plus expands the Starting the week types of materials of May 19th, more paper and plastic types of plastic contain drink cups, flower ers, milk cartons, pots and spiral-bound can be recycled. This tins like frozen concen expanded program trate containers will help residents and contribute toward divert more materia 70% waste diversio ls from the garbag n by 2015. e Your new program includes: & A NEW larger yellow recycling bag labelled “Mixed Paper”. Combin flattened cardboard and paper produc e all your newspr int, t items and place & A NEW grey recyclin into this re-usable bag. g bin for glass labelled “Glass Jars & Bottles and jars into this ”. Place any glass container. bottles & Your existing Blue Box is used for all recyclable contain added through this ers including many expanded program new items . & Blue Box Recyclin g Guide with a comple te list of new items how to sort materia accepted for recyclin ls and frequently g, asked questions. See inside for informa tion on how to use your new Mixed Paper and Glass Recycli Recycling Bag ng Bin, along with your existing Blue Box.
Environmental Program s Information Line: 604-276-4010 www.richmond.ca/recyc le