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Oval yoga classes go private ‘People who have Oval memberships will no longer have access to the classes,’ says angry participant Graeme Wood

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The Richmond Olympic Oval is embarking on its first, public-private partnership and it has some members steaming mad. The Oval has decided to terminate all of its membership yoga classes in order to accommodate YYoga, a private yoga company, at the large, converted fitness facility initially built for speed skating during the 2010 Winter Games.

Oval member Carol Ramos said the change is unfair. “The facility is meant to be community based and people who have Oval memberships will no longer have access to the classes. Nobody was notified of this. …Members have been in tears and many had Oval memberships for the yoga classes,” wrote Ramos in an e-mail to the Richmond News. YYoga will enter into a revenue sharing agreement for floor space at the Oval, and provide a wide-range of yoga classes for a separate fee from what Oval members are

charged. The City of Richmond has subsidized the Oval on an annual basis by about $3 million, citing it is not unlike funding any other community centre. Membership fees far outpace those of regular community centres throughout the city, largely because the city has stated the Oval offers a wider variety of programming. Oval marketer and spokesperson Aran Kay said YYoga can offer better yoga classes throughout the entire day. He said YYoga will have hot rooms, hot yoga classes and tea service, among other perks.

In turn, the Oval will eliminate its existing yoga services, which constitute about seven classes a week that serve roughly 200 members, according to Kay. Kay said members can be refunded the remaining value of their membership, should they choose. He noted the programming time spent on existing yoga services would be shifted to other services such as pilates, zoomba and stretch classes. Kay said he wasn’t aware of any future initiatives in which the Oval would shift more services over to a private company.

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people often live in isolation; they fear asking for help as it carries a stigma or they face a monetary barrier that makes it impossible to As a youngster, the front porch even think of reaching out. of Michael McCoy’s family home “So, we just started off very offered him a view of the world as slowly. But, through word of he knew it. mouth, we now field an enormous In an era long before digital amount of calls, to the point we connectivity, a universe of TV sometimes have a three-month programming, and a plethora of waiting period.” structured activities vying for our Last year, a total of 130 families attention, small-town Timmins, in Richmond Ontario, received help provided a rich Richmond and Touchstone community deserves to have a provided 882 experience hours of direct where barrier-free, counselling neighbours family support with youth shared their lives program. In fact, and families. and experiences “The Front — both good every community Porch is about and bad — while should have that, getting people offering support to not be afraid. and hope. in some way, Families run It’s those shape or form. into difficulties. values and - Michael McCoy No one gets that sense of through life with community a perfect score.” McCoy, who McCoy said. “We’re trying to say retires as executive director of it’s perfectly okay to not understand Touchstone Family Association something. It’s also about getting next March after 30 years in the field of community care, is wishing back to hope. If somebody knows the porch light is on, they are going to continue through a unique, to knock on the door. If the light’s family service he started 10 years not on, they are going to pass by.” ago. McCoy said he was taught at The Front Porch Program offers an early age that, in a community, barrier-free access to counselling and support services to anyone who there are always people in need, and being part of that community means asks for it. taking care of one another. “In the summer time, everyone “Growing up in an environment sat out on the front steps of my where the adults made you aware of neighbourhood,” said McCoy. “People traded family stories, kids that, it stays with you,” he said. “I think that government needs played. And there was a sense to understand that there’s a need of community. You knew your for this service. And if someone neighbour was someone you could doesn’t take the initiative to provide rely on.” Today, few neighbourhoods have the service to prove the need, it will never happen,” McCoy said. that. As a result, McCoy believes

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Michael McCoy, executive director of Touchstone Family Association started the barrier-free Front Porch Program 10 years ago and sees it as a vital component in assisting families in need. Photo by Philip Raphael /Richmond News Because clients of the Front Porch are not referred to the agency by the Ministry of Children and Family development (as is the case with other Touchstone programs) the Front Porch doesn’t receive government funding. But McCoy argues it is vitally important to catch families before their situations get to the point where the ministry is involved. “So, we need people to support us to provide advocacy for families who want help, support, and want to change. “I would very much like Richmond to be a national leader in that, because we talk a lot about being a family-based community.” The Front Porch operates on a

donation basis. To help fund the program, and others, Touchstone has been the beneficiary of the annual Tee-Cup Charity Golf Tournament. And now a new, crowdfunding initiative called FundAid is taking part to help provide support. “Richmond deserves to have a barrier-free, family support program. In fact, every community should have that, in some way, shape or form. “If everyone gave a dollar, we could run this program for two and-a-half years, as it stands rights now.” For information on FundAid, visit www.fundaid.ca/touchstone or call 604-630-3525.

Veteran organizations may soon see some tax relief from the City of Richmond. Councillor Linda McPhail is asking city staff to research options to assist the Army Navy Air Force 284 in Steveston and Royal Canadian Legion Richmond Branch 291 on Bridgeport, with tax relief. ANAF and the Legion had 2014 municipal tax bills of about $64,000 and $22,000, respectively. According to ANAF staff, a loan to cover the property tax bill last year saved the club from shutting its doors. The club runs a bar and lounge and is undergoing a business management review to assist in operating profitably. “I’m hoping we have a dialogue …and see what are the options for council,” said McPhail, who tabled a council motion on Dec. 2 at a finance committee meeting for staff to “examine all available options to mitigate the property tax impact on veteran associations for the 2016 tax year.” Because of filing deadlines, 2016 is the earliest help can arrive. McPhail noted neighbouring municipalities, such as Surrey, give tax breaks. The city has a few options available such as a permissive exemption, grant, loan, or tax deferral. Tax exemptions are not uncommon for certain groups. In 2014, the City of Richmond waived $421,789 of municipal taxes to religious organizations.

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Fire chief John McGowan noted the fire hall can be expanded should a new, separate ambulance station be required in the future. Aside from a public hearing, the City of Richmond must also placate the concerns of one resident whose home has been “orphaned” as a result of the development. The home now sits between a corner store and a fire hall. The homeowner has pleaded to city council to either buy his home at the assessed value of $1.68 million or rezone it for commercial use. He says the fire hall has ruined the actual value of his home.

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Those who have shaped sporting culture in Richmond and put the city on the map with great achievements will soon have a place to be remembered. The Richmond Sports Wall of Fame will be unveiled next year at the now $10 million Richmond Olympic Experience, an interactive centre and museum, at the Richmond Oval. And, you can have a say whose plaques will adorn said wall at the inaugural induction ceremony in the spring of 2015. There is no limit to how many people one can nominate and, to date, the city has no fixed number as to how many sports heroes will go on the wall. Residents of Richmond, past and present, as well as anyone else who may share an interest in the wall, can nominate their favourite athletes, teams, builders and officials of sport who achieved greatness in the community and beyond. For instance, an athlete such as threetime (2002-2008) Olympic swimmer Brian Johns may be a potential

candidate. A coach, such as Bill Disbrow, who is in the BC Basketball Hall of Fame for his multiple provincial Councillor Alex Loo basketball titles with the Richmond Colts, may be a solid choice as well. The recent 2013 Keystone Cup champion Richmond Sockeyes may be an inaugural inductee as a team. Sockeyes owner Doug Paterson may be considered as a builder inductee. Coun. Alexa Loo has been a longtime advocate of the project. “I think celebrating our past is about driving our future. Looking at how we got to where we are is important,” said Loo. Sports Council members Donna Marsland, Bob Jackson, Stuart Corrigal and Coun. Bill McNulty will oversee the selection process. Loo will act as council liaison for the selection process. Ironically, Loo herself may be a

future member of the wall, having competed in the Winter Olympics in snowboarding. “I could be. It would be very cool,” chuckled Loo. “But I don’t expect I’ll be one of the inaugural members at all. I would expect people who have been (selected) in the BC Sports Hall of Fame to be elected first and those who medalled at major international competitions,” said Loo. She said that a mix of past and present-day sports figures would be nice to see, at first, as it would lend nostalgia to older residents while keeping the wall relevant and inspiring for younger athletes. Loo noted Dr. Doug Clement would be a perfect example of a builder who could be an initial inductee. Clement co-founded the Richmond Kajaks in 1962, hence the Clement Track at Minoru Park. He’s also a member of the BC Sports Hall of Fame. Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar as an athlete candidate and the Bhullar family for its dedication to training athletes were also mentioned by Loo. “We’ve got some really good athletes. How did they get to that? It’s because we have some great facilities like the Oval and the rowing club,” said Loo.

Public asked for opinion on Minoru The City of Richmond is encouraging residents to express their thoughts on proposed “public realm” designs for the new Minoru precinct, which will include two 25-metre pools. A new 110,000 squarefoot, $80 million pool complex and seniors centre is planned for the southeast corner of Minoru Park as artificial sports fields have been moved northward, including an all-in-one soccer field and baseball diamond. City planners are now asking the public to comment on the outdoor space surrounding these areas by going online to letstalkrichmond.ca. One may comment on things such as wayfinding, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking and landscaping. Residents will not be able to comment on what to do with the site of the old Minoru pool and seniors’

centre. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said those decisions will come at a later date. “The park is always going to be evolving. We’re basing this on what we know now,” he said. Coun. Harold Steves told the News he would like to see a redesign of the whole site. The old pool dates back to the 1950s and, according to Richmond Aquatic Services Board chair Ian MacLeod, is overcrowded with 1,250 daily users, on average. MacLeod was upset in October to hear some councillors wanted a competitive 50-metre pool instead. MacLeod said public consultation showed an appetite for two, 25-metre leisure pools and a facility decidedly geared toward older adult activities. — Graeme Wood / Richmond News

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A man driving a stolen, red Kia drove from Vancouver into Richmond Friday morning, dumped the vehicle on Dover Crescent, stole a red BMW and proceeded to drive recklessly throughout the city before finally being apprehended near the Knight Street Bridge in Vancouver, according to police. The crime spree spanned several municipalities. The 32 year-old suspect is in police custody after being arrested on Fraser Street at Southeast Marine Drive after it all started in Surrey shortly after 8 a.m. when the man allegedly stole a red, unattended Honda Civic on 88th Avenue. “Numerous police resources were involved in the safe apprehension of this suspect. This case highlights the effectiveness of the policing community to work together in sharing information for the shared goal of apprehending the person responsible for these multiple crimes of opportunity,” said Sgt. Annie Linteau, spokesperson for the RCMP Lower

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ast week, the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) opened its online registry for the BC Public Access to Defibrillation (PAD) Program. London Drugs stores in Richmond are the first private sector places to have their Automated External Defibrillators (AED) registered with the BC Ambulance Service. Meanwhile, the City of Richmond is in the midst of registering its 30 AEDs (located in parks and civic facilities) with the registry. That means if someone suffers a sudden cardiac

arrest at or near a registered location, any member of the public who dials 911 will be told of the AED’s location. A simple set of instructions attached to the AED can guide anyone to use the device. When used with CPR in the first 10 minutes of a heart attack, the chance of surviving such an episode increases from five per cent to up to 75 per cent, according to HSF. Every minute counts, so, it’s important that these devices be publicly accessible in large gathering spots. While there may be fears of vandalism and theft (AEDs cost about $2,000), a

simple alarmed container can mitigate this risk. According to the foundation, a large public gathering place that attracts more than 1,000 adults each day can expect at least one sudden cardiac arrest every five years. Richmond’s largest malls — Aberdeen, Lansdowne and Richmond centres — keep their AEDs under lock and key, out of public sight. While it is good that the malls have an AED, the Richmond News is challenging them to display them in public. Doing so may save lives.

Foreign wars forgotten in Canada G ill Rosenberg has jihadists. PainfulTruth caused a stir this All of this may seem new and week. The White strange, but Canadians have a Matthew Rock-born woman, a former history older than the country Claxton Israeli Defense Forces soldier itself of fighting in the armies of and former convicted phoneother nations. scammer, has become a fighter with Kurdish During the U.S. Civil War, somewhere guerillas against ISIS. between 30,000 and 50,000 Canadians joined She isn’t alone. Dillon Hillier, a Canadian the Union Army, as well as a few hundred Forces veteran who served in Afghanistan who joined the Confederacy. One of the and who is the son of an Ontario MPP, is also Union volunteers was Calixa Lavallée, who overseas fighting the self-styled Caliphate would later write the music for O Canada. Since Confederation, Canadians have that has overrun parts of Syria and Iraq. wandered far afield several times to fight for About half a dozen other Canadians are various causes. known to have also taken up arms for the In 1936, Spain was convulsed by its own Kurds, along with Americans and Brits and civil war, and volunteers from around the other westerners. world travelled to fight for both sides. They might be shooting at fellow Somewhere around 1,500 Canadians, many Canadians. The media has been equally captivated with tales of young men signing of them communists and socialists hardened up with ISIS. Many of them are new by the economic savagery of the Great converts. Canada’s established Muslim Depression, formed the Mackenzie-Papineau communities and associations have been Brigade. pretty much horrified by these would-be They were motivated to save Spain

from the takeover by General Franco, who was backed by Mussolini’s Italy and Nazi Germany. The Republican side, an unwieldy alliance of hardline communists backed by the Soviet Union, liberal democrats, and anarchists, was eventually crushed, and many Canadians were killed or wounded in the fight. One of the Mac-Paps’ most famous members was Norman Bethune, a doctor who had already been wounded in the First World War. He organized a mobile blood transfusion service for the soldiers on the front lines. He would continue that kind of work in his next overseas conflict, in China. Bethune volunteered his medical skills for Mao’s Communist Party army as they fought the Japanese. He died in China in 1939 of blood poisoning, probably contracted after he cut himself during a surgery. In the 1960s, around 30,000 Canadians joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

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The flow of soldiers had gone the other way, too. Thousands of Americans served for Canada and Britain during both world wars, before America entered the fight. Right now, our laws ban fighting for known terrorist organizations, and that’s about it. It’s pretty much impossible to prevent every would-be foreign fighter from heading overseas. Would-be foreign fighters face a hard road, and that’s assuming they survive. They will have all the problems of Canadian Forces veterans – wounds, possible psychological trauma – without any of the already inadequate government supports to help them out. Those who survive face being labelled traitors at worst, largely forgotten at best. There’s no pension plan for mercenaries and adventurers in guerilla units. We need to plan now for how to deal with Canadians fighting for other nations, because the world is getting smaller, and every war is close to home.

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More security needed on Canada Line Dear Editor, I am very concerned that a man was stabbed near the Bridgeport Canada Line station a couple of months ago. Many people use the skytrains as their main form of transportation. It is one of the easiest ways to get around the Lower Mainland. Canada Line workers should be more aware of what is going on around the station and trains at all times. Despite having used the trains often, I have never seen a worker check to see if people actually have valid tickets. Anyone could get on without them knowing. I think TransLink should enforce a better safety system to ensure passengers are safe — especially at night. Katrina Montinola Richmond

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Panto magic ‘rubs’ off on local performers Philip Raphael

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For years, Maria Turton would watch with awe the spectacle of the Christmas pantomime on stage at the Metro Theatre in Vancouver. The boos for the villains, cheers for the heroes, the music, dancing and flashy costumes all added to the appeal. There was no doubt in her mind she wanted to be on stage and be part of it. The only problem was Maria was just five years old at the time, recalls her mom, Nicola. “I told her she had to wait a few years,” said Nicola, who also grew up with Christmas pantomimes and passed along her love for their glitz, glamour and magical presence to her own family with tickets to productions each year. Now 13, Maria, a Grade 8 student at Hugh Boyd, is an experienced panto performer who, along with cast members that include fellow Richmond performers Sylvie Lui and Kathleen Robertson, has been busy since September preparing for her second panto production

— Aladdin, which runs Dec. 11 to Jan 3. The tale of the mysterious east, a genie, a princess, and streetsmart young boy, Aladdin is perfect for the audience, which, in classic pantomime tradition, is encouraged to interact. “On some nights, the audience can be really loud. Other nights, they can be a bit quieter. That pretty much makes it a different show every night,” said Maria who was in Metro Theatre’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk last Christmas and this time out is an acrobat and part of the ensemble in Aladdin. “It’s just a whole lot of fun having the audience take part. And when some of the kids from the audience get to ask questions, it can get pretty interesting.” For Lui, pantomime was uncharted performing territory for the 25-year-old. “I think it took me a few rehearsals to get used to the other people in the cast yelling, booing and cheering when we were doing our read throughs,” said Lui, a McRoberts grad who had never seen a panto before being cast as one of Princess Jasmine’s

The Metro Theatre’s Christmas pantomime production of Aladdin features (left to right) Rob Gilliespie, Kaylene Chan, Anthony Stonechild, plus a trio of Richmond performers. Photo submitted attendants. “I had no idea the show is meant to be interactive. “It’s so much different than what I’ve done before,” added Lui who was part of the chorus in Le Nozze di Figaro and Madama Butterfly with the Burnaby Lake Opera. Lui said she will be drawing a lot on her gymnastic and cheerleader training with Richmond’s Panther

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Cheer — where she coached panto cast mate Maria Turton — for her on stage role in Aladdin. Robertson, a Grade 11 student at York House School, said she also had to adjust to the panto environment after her first show — Mother Goose — two year ago. And now she finds herself feeding on the energy generated by the

audience. “That really allows you to go outside of your usual performance and do something special,” she said. Tickets for Aladdin at the Metro Theatre are available online by visiting metro theatre.com and clicking on the ticket information bar.

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Make the Right Turn in Bellingham Benjamin Yong

Shop, Ski, and Stay in Bellingham.

It’s official: the time has finally come to deck the halls, trim the tree, wish joy upon the world and all that good holiday stuff. But don’t forget to take some time for recreation as well — and there’s no place better to do that than just across the border in Washington State. Kyle Fuller, marketing director at the Downtown Bellingham Partnership, said winter sports are one of the most popular activities in the region. “It’s the biggest one that comes to mind, largely because of our proximity to the Mount Baker ski area,” said Fuller. “Lots of people like to come for the weekend, stay downtown or in Fairhaven, eat, sightsee and then go ski and snowboard up there.” Just two hour’s drive from Vancouver, getting to Mount Baker is as easy as taking Exit 255 off of the I-5. Providing a variety of runs for all skill levels, lessons are also offered for beginners.

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After working up a sweat, visitors can take part in the annual Shop Dine Celebrate event downtown happening Dec. 12 to 14. Special deals at participating shops and restaurants will be going on all weekend, as well as a festive holiday atmosphere throughout the district. “We’re going to have carollers as well, and a raffle for shoppers. The prize will be a downtown Bellingham gift basket with lots of goodies from local businesses,” she said. Shoppers can enter the raffle using social media with #bhamSDC while they’re downtown. All they have to do is tag any Facebook, Instagram or Twitter posts with the hashtag, and they will be entered automatically. The theme of shopping locally extends to the nearby neighbourhood of Fairhaven that features dozens of non-chain, family owned shops and restaurants residing in historic buildings.

One of those is Village Books (1200 11th St.), an independent bookstore open since 1980. Bring the kids on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. when Santa will be visiting and handing out treats. Afterwards, he’ll be making his way to the Village Inn where there will also be horse-drawn carriage rides available. For more information about events, visit fairhaven.com and downtownbellingham.com. For more information about other events in the area, visit fairhaven.com and downtownbham.wordpress.com. photos courtesy of John Servais/Fairhaven.com

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WHAT’S ON Friday Celebrate the holiday season by skating in a winter wonderland at Minoru Arenas. The special event is made festive with sparkling lights, snow banks, Christmas trees and music. It runs Dec. 12 to Jan. 4. Admission rates apply.

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Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Thompson Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crafts and gifts. Children and parents must pre-register for tickets ($). Contact the Thompson Community Centre at 604238-8422. Families can enjoy brunch with Santa at the Hamilton Community Centre (5140 Smith Dr.) from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. For tickets ($) call 604-718-8055. St John’s Richmond Church at Trinity Lutheran, located at 7100 Granville Ave., is presenting the First Noel: The Christmas Story for children under five with parents/grandparents, at 10

a.m.. For elementary-aged kids, the story is presented from 2 to 4 p.m.

park’s wildlife garden. For more information, call 604718-6188.

Gilmore Park United Church hosts the World Sings Christmas event, featuring Christmas songs from over 20 countries around the globe at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. For tickets call 604-276-2747.

The Cannery Farmers’ Market at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is on in Steveston from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also, check out the Festival of Trees by donating to the Christmas Fund.

Seniors Christmas High Tea at Richmond City Hall. For free tickets go to the Richmond Centre gift wrap booth. Ninety minute seatings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Students will provide music. Opera Mariposa is bringing Richmond the classic Christmas opera Hansel and Gretel to the Richmond Cultural Centre at 2 p.m. Tickets ($) at operamariposa. com.

Sunday The Richmond Nature Park is hosting its Day for the Birds event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by donation. Drop in and join a tour of the

Chabad of Richmond will have an Olive Oil Press Workshop for kids from 2-3 p.m. at Brighouse library. (Celebrate the Jewish festival of light, with a 25-foot tall Menorah lighting Dec. 16 at 5:15 p.m.) The Steveston Rotary Club hosts its annual Christmas meal at the Steveston Community Centre. Preregistration is required by calling 604-277-8882. The West Richmond Community Centre is hosting a Night of Christmas Music featuring the talents of the Hugh Boyd choir For full listings go to: Richmond-News.com

View Laser aims to help restore confidence

Dr. Martin Ray and the staff at South Delta’s View Laser have a real passion for helping people look and feel their best. “I think what we’re really good at here is helping people,” he says. View Laser Skin Rejuvenation is a full-service aesthetic medicine clinic. Located in Tsawwassen, Dr. Ray and his team have the knowledge and technology to provide solutions for a wide variety of concerns — the clinic provides a long list of comprehensive facial and body rejuvenation treatments. The clinic isn’t just all about looks.

“It’s about so much more than that,” says Clancy McGerrigle, a certified laser technician and treatment coordinator with 10 years of experience in aesthetics. With a full complement of treatment options and services available, Dr. Ray and his staff can tackle everything from a tired, worn out appearance, sun damage and lost volume due to aging or weight loss, to scarring, rosacea and migraines. McGerrigle says the aim of treatment is to restore confidence. “We can get them back to that state of feeling confident,” she says. Earlier this year, the clinic added an exciting new

treatment: Coolsculpting helps eliminate those small bulges of fat that can accumulate as we age, despite a healthy lifestyle. “People want to look as good as they feel,” says Ray. The non invasive method requires no downtime and results can be seen as early as three weeks after treatment. Each new client starts out with an in-depth consultation with Dr. Ray, who has practiced medicine in Tsawwassen for 25 years and established View Laser in 2006, before a treatment plan is designed. Ray and McGerrigle say the team gives clients honest answers and realistic expectations of what any treatment can do.

Medical Esthetician Clancy McGerrigle, Dr. Martin Ray and Clinical Assistant Tara Severs all work together to design a treatment plan to ensure client’s needs and goals are met.

“We always do what’s best for clients,” says Ray, adding that clients’ safety and comfort are always a top priority. Dr. Ray and his staff are always striving to stay on top of the latest developments and newer, improved treatment options. McGerrigle said the industry has changed a lot over the years, and many treatment options are much more comfortable than they used to be. When meeting with a new client, the team’s goal is to develop a comprehensive

personalized plan for each patient aimed at meeting his or her goals and needs. Depending on a client’s needs, a plan might include a series of treatments, as well as a home care program to help ensure optimal results. “When a client comes to our clinic, we intend to build a long-lasting relationship” says McGerrigle. To inquire about your personalized View Laser treatment, call 604-943-9399 or visit www.viewlaser.com

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$500 • 3pm • 4pm • 5pm Live, holiday music is in the air this weekend. On Saturday, the acclaimed young artists of Opera Mariposa will bring Hansel and Gretel to the Richmond Cultural Centre. Award-winning Richmond soprano Katrina Goh will perform in the role of the Dew Fairy in the English version of the classic opera composed by Engelbert Humperdinck. (Not the crooner, but the 19th century German composer.) Premiering in 1893 to instant and overwhelming popularity, Hansel and Gretel has proven to be an enduring favourite, traditionally staged at Christmas time. Under the direction of Robin Eder-Warren, the production will feature an international cast of up-and-coming performers. “Hansel and Gretel is the perfect familyfriendly show,” says Eder-Warren, who is also Opera Mariposa’s managing director and a Richmond resident. “It is often described as the best opera with which to introduce children to the art form, by virtue of its familiar plot, catchy melodies, and hilarious stage antics. At the same time, its gorgeous music makes it a favourite among opera connoisseurs.”

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Expect high energy when Good Noise choir ‘gospel-izes’ Handel’s Halleluja Chorus Sunday at Fraserview Church. Photo submitted Tickets start at $15 and are available at operamariposa.com, or from Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. The other musical event this weekend is Sunday’s (Dec. 14) Making Spirits Bright: A Good Noise Gospel Christmas, presented by Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir at the Fraserview MB Church (11295 Mellis Drive). Billed as a must-see 90-voice choir, the group has performed with such acclaimed artists as Barbra Streisand, Holly Cole, David Foster, and Josh Groban. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and children 12 and under are $10. Visit brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-8383006, to reserve. Showtime is 3 p.m.

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THEPULSE WE’VE GOT OUR FINGERS ON IT SANTA ARRIVES IN STEVESTON

Santa parked his sleigh and gave his reindeer a rest when he arrived Sunday at Steveston Village by boat. A large crowd turned out to welcome and snap photos of the jolly old elf who, after greeting people along the waterfront, made his way to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery where he listened the Christmas wishes of a host of girls and boys. Photos by Gord Goble/ Special to the News

KUDOS Sunday’s charity drive at Lingyen Mountain Temple collected donations of clothing, toys, plus more than 4,000 pounds of food and $12,000 for the Richmond Food Bank. On hand to accept the donations was the food bank’s Margaret Hewlett. Photo submitted

Submit Your Pictures To editor@richmond-news.com with The Pulse in the subject line. For more photo galleries, visit richmond-news.com Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Wilson School of Design students Tina Buser (pictured) and Glencora Twigg spent time in Edinburgh, Scotland to put their skills at designing tech apparel to use. Both are currently enrolled in KPU’s new, one-year technical apparel design program which trains students in advanced design thinking, leadership and global business skills. Photo submitted

Lois Carson Boyce (left) got some help celebrating her 96th birthday on Nov. 24 from her friend Bettie Macdonald who is six months her junior. Photo Submitted

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Wildcats & Marlins renew their rivalry No. 3 ranked McMath holds off McNair in season opener as senior boys league will feature plenty of parity Mark Booth

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If opening night is any indication, it’s going to be another wild ride in the Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League. It wasn’t long ago the city circuit was typically dominated by one team that might face a couple of hurdles on its way to the championship. Now, parity rules with at least six of 11 schools capable of taking top honours. Case in point was at McNair secondary Monday where the host Marlins and McMath Wildcats renewed their growing rivalry. The Wildcats are off to a terrific start this season with impressive wins over Charles Tupper and Fleetwood Park moving them up to No. 3 in the latest provincial AAA rankings. However, McNair has also made enough noise to earn honourable mention status. The end result was a playoff type atmosphere in early December with the Wildcats holding off the Marlins 75-70. McMath took control in the third quarter and turned back several McNair surges including one that pulled them within two points late in the fourth quarter. “They came out and played really, really well,” said Wildcats head coach Bik Chatha. “We had watched them play earlier and knew it was going to be a tough outing. We had a good team game tonight with contributions from everyone and that’s what we need to win going forward.” The teams met five times last year with McMath taking the series 3-2 thanks to a win in consolation play at the provincial tournament. It should be more of the same this season as the Wildcats look to return to the city championship game. “Other than the Fraser Valley,

I think this is the toughest league right now,” added Chatha. “We are going to have to play our very best every single game to keep winning. We have good length and we try to use our athleticism to get out and run as much as possible. “We are trying to become a better defensive team. We can score but we have to take care of the other end.” It was encouraging performance by a Marlins team that made some serious noise in the second half of last season, led by dynamic play of Grade 12 guard Royce Sergeant. It will take a collective effort to make up for his absence and McNair has the pieces to do it, led by the perimeter shooting of Kevin Yang and the inside presence of Owen Vint, who sent Marlin fans into a frenzy with a put back slam dunk in the fourth quarter. “We came out flat tonight in the third quarter and it cost us,” said McNair head coach Jessy Dhillon. “They picked up their defence a bit and we had a lot of unnecessary turnovers and dug ourselves into a bit of a hole. “I like flying under the radar a bit and make a run like we did last year but it’s only a matter of time before teams start to notice you. I think there are five or six that can win Richmond this year. It’s going to come down to who is hot come playoff time.” Another team capable of making noise at the AAA level is the McRoberts Strikers who opened league play Monday with an impressive 91-71 win over the host MacNeill Ravens. The honourable mention Strikers broke open a tight game in the second half to avenge a 77-54 loss to the Ravens just three days earlier in the championship game of the Jokers Classic at John Oliver. MacNeill’s 6-1 start to the

McNair Marlins Kevin Yang takes the ball up floor against the McMath Wildcats during Monday night’s Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League regular season opener. The No. 3 AAA ranked Wildcats held off the hosts with a 75-70 as both teams are off to impressive starts. Photo by Mark Booth season has earned them the No. 10 spot in the provincial AA rankings. The Ravens went unbeaten in city regular season play a year ago and just missed earning their first-ever B.C. berth. The team that got in their way went on to win its eight consecutive Richmond championship. RC Palmer took a 7-3 record into the post-season

and produced victories over Richmond High, MacNeill and McMath to continue its dynasty. This time, longtime coach Paul Eberhardt has stepped aside for another veteran coach — Rob Brown — who is coming up to the senior ranks with a group of talented juniors. The Colts will also be right in the thick of it after an impressive

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