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n Susan and Henry Hung, of Henry’s Greenhouses on Sidaway Road, claim that more than $80,000 worth of plants, flowers and herbs, much of it destined for this weekend’s Mother’s Day markets, have been deliberately sprayed with weed-killer. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News
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cried. I haven’t slept.” Susan Hung was still coming to terms with the fact that almost her entire crop of bedding plants, flowers and herbs — worth more than $80,000 — has been destroyed. Hung, 70 — who has run Henry’s Greenhouses on Sidaway Road near Steveston Highway with her husband,
Henry, 74, for more than 40 years — now has virtually nothing to sell, aside from some hanging baskets, to her chain of wholesale and retail clients. The Hungs claim the vast majority of their crop in their 14 greenhouses was sprayed with weed-killer, likely Roundup, in the last couple of weeks. The couple said they suspect it was the result of a business deal that went badly. And with the week before Mother’s Day being the couple’s busiest of the year, they’re “devastated” at the potential loss of many major clients and may now have
to put their retirement plans on hold. “I feel very upset. I don’t understand how people could do this,” said Susan. “These are my babies that I raise in here. There is at least $80,000 worth of crop lost, but that’s a really low estimate, it’s probably higher. “We have almost nothing left to sell, we have no business and we will lose customers; they will go somewhere else. It’s a very short season, it will be over at the end of June.” See Lawyer page 4
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ichmond’s Board of Education has invited local MLAs to its next public meeting where trustees will be tasked to cut an estimated $4.2 million from its operating budget. After repeated years of provincial cuts to education programs, compounded by declining enrolment, Richmond School District secretary treasurer Mark De Mello said there is no “fat” to trim. “It is much harder to cut now than it was five years ago. At first, you trim the fat. Then you get into the flesh. Then you amputate. It’s a bit of a gruesome analogy, but that’s how best to describe it,” said De Mello, who noted close to $1 million of the $4.2 million in cuts will come at the administrative level — a near mirror of last year’s budget situation. This, despite a report released last December from the BC Association of School Busi-
ness Officials that indicates district will have about 300 B.C. has the lowest per fewer students next year. At first you trim the fat. pupil district administration De Mello will present the Then you get into the costs in Canada, spending trustees with various op30 per cent less than other flesh. Then you amputate. tions for a balanced budget provinces, per Statistics at a public meeting on May It’s a bit of a gruesome Canada. 18. He said it was too soon The cuts are by order of to state publicly what those analogy but that’s how the Ministry of Education, cuts may entail. which budgeted $25 million The public can come best to describe it. in administration cost savto the meeting and pose – Mark De Mello questions and comments. ings to the public education Trustees also invited local system for the upcoming school year — a move MLAs John Yap, Linda Reid that’s part of the government’s overall goal of and Teresa Wat to attend. balancing the budget. Richmond’s share is The board must pass a balanced budget or $900,000. face possible discipline from the Ministry. Last year, the government cut $29 million Despite Vancouver’s board recently not from school administration province-wide. approving a balanced budget, Richmond “We’re already by far one of the leanest trustees appear, so far, willing to take the administrative systems,” said De Mello. Ministry’s order — although not without some The district will also need to find appush back. proximately $3.3 million in savings, about Board chair Debbie Tablotney wrote to $400,000 of which will come at the expense Education Minister Mike Bernier in Januof teaching positions on account that the ary, telling him that the administrative cuts
and staffing reductions of past years have resulted in “untenable workloads, declining morale and an inability to provide the desired level of service to our parent and student community.” Tablotney “urged” Bernier to recognize the constant budget cuts are not sustainable and that fewer services for students are inevitable each time. More than three months later, in late April, Bernier’s Deputy Minister, Dave Byng, wrote back to Tablotney and the board. “Overall education funding is up $110 million compared to last year’s budget and the Ministry is investing a record $5.1 billion in public education this year,” wrote Byng. “Annual education funding is $1.2 billion higher than it was in 2000/01.” Byng added he was “confident” the district could identify new savings “without impacting classroom instruction.” While total provincial grant money to Richmond has increased this year, the board has noted costs such as medical payments and utility bills have risen as well.
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ut of the mouths of babes: “We have some of the freshest and cleanest water in the world and yet we’re buying bottled water. That defies the purpose of being next to a clean water supply,” notes Grade 11 student, Emma Lu. But as wise as her words are, finding somewhere to fill your reusable water bottle can be a challenge in Richmond. That’s why Lu and her group of local high school students are advocating for more access to fresh drinking water, both here in the city and around the world. Lu and Jana Caine, both Grade 11 students at Palmer secondary, have founded a grassroots organization to, among other things, advocate for more drinking fountains. “When we discussed global issues (in Technology 11) what struck me and Jana the most was the water issues,” said Lu. Their newly-founded Glass Half Full Foundation’s first order of business is to bring public fountains out of hiding. (see GHFFoundation.org). “It’s hard to locate a fountain or water bottle filler around Richmond,” added Caine, sporting her new, blue GHFF t-shirt, alongside Lu at the Steveston Boardwalk, the location of a city fountain. The duo wants to implement a mobile application that uses GPS coordinates as well as signage in parks or on streets to help people
n Grade 11 Palmer students Jana Caine, left, and Emma Lu have formed a foundation to advocate for greater water awareness and more public water fountains. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News
find nearby water fountains. Neither have studied the number of water fountains in the city nor their locations but are going off their observations, having grown up in Richmond. The City of Richmond maintains 35 water fountains across the city and two mobile water stations for events, according to spokesperson
Ted Townsend. That number doesn’t include fountains inside city facilities, such as community centres. “We do encourage drinking of tap water as a healthy, safe and environmentally-sustainable choice,” said Townsend. Lu and Caine said with more knowledge of exact fountain locations, more people will be
able to fill up. “We’ve all been at that place and we’re really thirsty but there’s nothing around. So, you go buy a drink at McDonald’s or you buy bottled water. Why should it be that way?” asked Caine. Caine and Lu hope to grow their foundation and link their local efforts to more global issues, where fresh water is fast becoming a scarce resource. “We flush water down our toilets but people in other places don’t even have enough to drink. So it’s all connected. Even if people don’t think about it that way, there’s only one planet and there’s only so much water. So it’s our duty to protect it,” said Caine. Metro Vancouver draws water from three reservoirs on the North Shore Mountains. Last year, due to drought, water restrictions were placed on activities such as lawn sprinkling. If the region doesn’t reduce its water use to accommodate population growth, the region may need to tap into Harrison Lake as a source of fresh water. Globally, 884 million people don’t get water from a tap and 3,900 children die each day due to dirty water and poor hygiene, per United Nations data.
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It’s a very short season, it will be over at the end of June.” Susan, who lives in the family home on the five-acre property, said she first noticed something was wrong about a week ago, when the sun started to shine, after a few cloudy days. “It was only then that it started to show on the plants and I noticed the smell; it was giving me a headache it was so strong,” she said. “It was clear that Roundup had been sprayed on everything.” A local farmer and his wife, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had, according to the Hungs, been working in the greenhouses almost every day since January, learning the ropes with a view to leasing the business at the end of the season. But a fall-out, the reason for which has not been made clear by either party, led to the farmer not showing up over the last 10 days or so. It was only then that the Hungs started to inspect the greenhouses more closely and they noticed that many of the plants hadn’t been watered for some time and that personal items, belonging to the farmer, had gone. “My mom is really upset; she’s upset that she’s going to be letting people down with their orders,” said the Hung’s daugh-
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LETTERSto the Editor Tech getting in Tree loss becoming the way of life an all too familiar story Dear Editor, Technology has become an essential in our daily lives. Without technology, how can we connect to our friends and relatives around the world? Electronics, such as our cellphones, help us search up unknown facts on Google, play games while waiting, listen to music or just message an old friend. However, what I’ve noticed is that the use of our smartphones has become more like an addiction. Whether it’s in school or eating at a restaurant, people are always on their phones. I often find heads looking down, typing and scrolling away on their phones. No eyes looking up. No mouths moving. No sound is made but for the tapping or the dings from received notifications. According to an article in Psychology Today and on ZDNet, a study conducted by Jumio, a credentials management company in Palo Alto, California, found nearly 75 per cent of participants indicated that their phones can be found less than five feet away from them at any time. Also, it has been found that, despite warnings and laws in most US states, 55 per cent of Americans use their phones while behind the wheel. As well, 35 per cent use their phones in the movie theatre and 33 per cent on a dinner date. We spend so much time looking down, we are beginning to stop looking up at our surroundings and the people around us. We spend so much time typing away that we are beginning to stop having live conversations. We have such an obsession with documenting everything, it is beginning to prevent us from living in present time. It’s time to look up, to start living. Annabelle Chung Richmond McRoberts secondary student
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n This majestic willow is slated for removal, laments letter writer Ray Arnold. Photo submitted
houses and token shrubbery to look at as we walk the streets of our already increasingly unoccupied neighbourhoods. Is this nothing more than another example of handing the control of the design of our neighbourhoods to those who do not care at all about greenery? And how it enhances the character and quality of our lives? And is this another instance where it would seem justifiable to ask our elected officials and civil servants who they are really serving? Ray Arnold Richmond
The 'Lands' need accessible all-season trails JIMWRIGHT Digging deep
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Dear Editor, This beautiful old weeping willow (pictured at right) will soon be cut down to satisfy the demands of the developer and/or new owner of the new house that will be built on the property behind it at 8380 Seafair Drive. This tree is on city property and one might be justified in wondering if its removal is simply to accommodate a third garage unit which will probably end-up like so many others in the city being used for storage rather than vehicle parking, and/or for another vast, over-sized, bricked or concrete driveway where a car without licence plates and a forlorn, unused basketball net will sit for months or years on end? Perhaps, the manager of Richmond’s tree department — the department that is supposed to protect Richmond’s trees — would like to explain, in this publication, to the citizens of Richmond exactly why this wonderful tree has to be cut down. And I do hope the explanation is not that it is rotting from the inside because we can provide examples of where perfectly healthy trees in our neighbourhood have been designated as rotten and cut down and then proven otherwise after the fact. If the citizens of Richmond do not make their displeasure at the destruction of magnificent trees like this to satisfy the demands of contractors and/or investors evident to the mayor and city council, then this kind of sterilization of the Richmond landscape will continue and we will have nothing left but big
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ur central park, the Garden City Lands, is coming along. The planning focus now is on the arterial trails: The dike-road trail system of central and perimeter trails. Last week, there were wonderful open houses — thanks to staff, consultants and citizens. A survey is online at LetsTalkRichmond.ca till the end of Mother’s Day, May 8. Of course, the park itself is thanks to the community of Richmond. Twice (2005 and 2008), we had to ask the Agricultural Land Commission to keep the lands in the ALR. We showed that ALR uses of the lands offer more community benefit than the non-ALR uses the City of Richmond and its developer partners wanted. Now, long after the commission sided with us, we see glimmers of ALR respect in the city’s planning, with less weaseling around the ALR status. If the city adopts our desire to celebrate the ALR, the lands can still become one of the world’s great parks for community wellness. You can use the survey to encourage that. Oddly, only the first question is about the dike-road trail system. It offers two options about cycling. I favour the option with bikes on an adjacent path. That simply separates bikes from the wheelchairs, service vehicles, joggers, etc., on the main path. A safer choice,
n This photo from 2012 shows the Garden City Lands looking northward. Photo by Jim Wright/Special to the News
this option helps everyone to enjoy open-land park recreation, an ALR activity. Luckily, the survey has a “General Comments” box. I’ll use it to urge meaningful park access via free-flowing arteries for the lifeblood — us — in all seasons. I may add that opportunities to interact with agriculture, ecological conservation and related recreation around the lands are as vital as clog-free paths. As an example, my photo shows the lands from the Garden City Road entrance in 2012, when a pond formed, like ponds in the plan. Now, imagine you’re there in 2018. A sign tells your future self that the pond stores water for crops, and a dike-road trail keeps your feet dry as you commune with the ducks in the agri-eco-rec milieu. For more now, come to the Garden City Lands eco-tour from the No. 4 Road entrance on Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Along with tour guide Michael Wolfe, biologist Mike Coulthard
of Diamond Head Consulting will take part. It’s priceless and free. Details are online at GardenCityLands.ca. Since it’s spring, you may find it easy to get around, but you’ll also sense why a freeflowing all-season trail system matters. A crucial aspect is sufficient width for people to choose their pace — and pause to chat or find a nearby spot for tai chi. We need a main-path width of at least five metres, plus a metre-wide shoulder on each side. The Let’s Talk Richmond survey is tricky, but my blog tips will help. (To reach them, google “Natural legacies versus waste”.) I hope you’ll support year-round accessibility for Garden City Lands fans of all mobility modes, ages, security concerns, washroom needs — you name it. In any case, all informed input is good. See you Thursday! Jim Wright is president of the Garden City Conservation Society
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Jet fuel pipeline defies logic Dear Editor, Re: “Loo’s jet fuel optimism naive,” Letters, April 29. I wish to extend the concerns of letter writer David Merke in regards to the jet fuel storage facility proposed by VAFFC for Riverport. Upon first learning of this proposal, I wondered to myself who is running our affairs? Who comes up with these ideas and how does any thinking person sign off on these plans? For example, who thinks it is wise to store jet fuel right on the banks of the Fraser River? Where is the logic of spending hundreds of millions of dollars for a dock, multiple
fuel tanks and the laying of kilometres of pipeline and pumps across the length of Richmond, when a perfectly good pipeline is already in place? Even now the pipeline from the Burnaby Chevron refinery that currently serves YVR is not being fully utilized. Increasing the diameter of the current pipeline would easily serve the needs of the airport well into the future. Beyond the environmental and safety concerns of this project, cited by Mr. Merke, when will taxpayers be given full financial accounting and justification for such an illogical and unnecessary project? Kris von Schalburg Richmond
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Racquetball not well served Dear Editor, Re: “Movable wall may save sport,” News, April 20. Just as a camel is a horse put together by a committee, this attempt to satisfy all court users, only proves that the “Camel Committee” is still in charge at city hall. It doesn’t take much foresight to predict that when the racquetball, handball and volleyball players need two courts, it will be at exactly the same time that the squash players need two courts. What are they all to do, arm wrestle for who gets to move the wall? To suggest that this is some wonderful idea from the racquetball players to solve this dilemma is disingenuous and is similar
to claiming that the drowning man had a fantastic idea by reaching for the anchor. Here is an idea, why doesn’t the committee approach the River Club and try to come to some arrangement whereby they will support the cost of the squash players being allowed to use their courts on a limited basis, which could be a benefit to all concerned. I understand there are four squash courts at that club. It is time that city hall cease disrupting some of Richmond’s most loyal citizens, who only want to play and have fun; otherwise Mayor Brodie must get involved. Alan Halliday Richmond
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Re: Road closures Steveston Village Filming To accommodate Shirt Canada Productions Inc. filming of their feature film, several road closures will be in effect April 25 to May 19 on a daily basis within Steveston Village.
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City’s Green Fleet helps fight climate change By Ken Johnston Councillor One of the greatest challenges facing our planet is climate change. Nations worldwide have agreed to work aggressively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to try and slow global warming. The City of Richmond is committed to doing its part. Our Green Fleet Action Plan is one of many strategies we have to fight climate change. It’s helping. Since 2011, we’ve been able to reduce the emissions produced by our fleet by seven per cent. This puts us well on our way to reaching our goal of reducing fleet emissions by 20 per cent by 2020. But it will take creative solutions to meet our goal. The City has a large and diverse fleet of nearly 600 vehicles, ranging all the way from riding lawn mowers up in size to street sweepers, snow plows and fire trucks. Combined, those vehicles travel more than four million kilometers (2.5 million miles) a year. To meet the challenge, we’ve focused on adding electric, hybrid and other low emission vehicles to our fleet wherever feasible. From Smart cars to electric ice resurfacers at our civic arenas to a hybrid freightliner truck, Richmond has introduced more than 50 low emission vehicles into our fleet. We are also working on a pilot program to convert many of our light and medium-size trucks to propane. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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Another solution sounds easy: drive less. To achieve this we will pilot the use of GPS tracking and other innovative software to analyze all of our fleet’s daily trips, so that we can plan shorter more efficient routes and other measures that reduce fuel consumption. We’re enhancing our driver training to focus on ways to help increase fuel efficiency. We are also putting increased emphasis on our anti-idling campaign to reduce fuel waste. One of our most successful programs has been the introduction of electric vehicle charging stations across the City. Since 2013, the City has had electric vehicle charging stations for corporate use at City Hall and the Works Yard and for community use at City Hall and three community centres. The use of these stations has grown from just under 1,000 charging hours in 2013 to more than 8,000 in 2015. The resulting reduction in greenhouse gas emissions grew from 1.8 tonnes in 2013 to more than 15 tonnes in 2015. Local residents and businesses can help make this program even more successful. Our company purchased the first 3-ton 100 per cent electric truck in Canada and I recently placed a deposit on the Electric Tesla 3. The provincial government has recently introduced new rebates for purchases of qualifying new battery electric, fuel-cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. So pick up your new electric car and plug-in with us to save money, reduce emissions and join in the fight against climate change.
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n Multiple and significant pool lining ‘failures’ in both the large and small Steveston pools means there will be a delay in opening the 44-year-old facility. Photo by @RichmondKigoos Twitter
Dive delay for Steveston pool Graeme Wood
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teveston Outdoor Pool’s opening will be delayed this year after its fibreglass lining failed. It’s unclear when the pool will be open. “The solution is being explored and staff will provide further information on the
anticipated opening date when further information is available,” notes a manager’s report to the city’s public works and transportation committee. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said when maintenance workers drained the 44-year-old pool in March, they discovered that both the large and small pools had significant
failures in multiple areas. “Staff are working on options to return the pool to service and expect to report back to council in near future,” stated Townsend via email. In the meantime, Kigoos swim club will use other municipal pools and the city said it may open South Arm Pool earlier than scheduled.
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HEALTH Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Avenue Friday, May 6, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate Move for Health Day on May 6 at Minoru Park and discover some of the many opportunities for your family to be active in Richmond! • Discover Your Sport with Richmond Sports Council—try out activities offered by local sports organizations • View/participate in ongoing demonstrations • Walk with Your Doc • Meet Active Jack, the Move for Health mascot • Try tasty fare from the Burger Bus Visit www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth for a full schedule of events.
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HEALTH WEEK ACTIVITIES
Friday, May 6 – Friday, May 13
The City of Richmond and its community partners bring you the following HEALTH 2016 activities. All sessions with an accompanying barcode # require registration. Please register at 604-276-4300, by calling the facility directly or at www.richmond.ca/register. All sessions are FREE unless otherwise indicated. Friday, May 6
Sunday, May 8
All Drop-in Fitness Classes
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13.....................................Free/Drop-in
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Mega Youth Night — 13 – 18yrs
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. ..........................Free/Drop-in
Move for Health Festival (All ages)
Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave 6:00–8:30 p.m.
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Group Cycling Beginner — 18+yrs
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No.1 Rd 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ...............Free/Barcode #1510618
Zumba — 18+yrs (13+yrs with adult)
Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Rd 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ................Free/Drop-in
Pickleball — All ages
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
Family Open Gym — All ages
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd 2:15 – 4:15 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
Monday, May 9 All Drop-in Fitness Classes
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13 ....................................Free/Drop-in
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Dance Fitness Class — 18+yrs
Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave 9:15 – 10:15 a.m............................Free/Drop-in
Nordic Pole Walk/Circuit — 55+yrs
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ................Free/Drop-in
Tai Chi in the Park — 55+yrs
Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1152732
Nordic Pole Walking — 55+yrs
All Drop-in Fitness Classes
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13 ....................................Free/Drop-in
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Retro Fit — 13+yrs
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1304308
Family Yoga in the Park — All ages
Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1513668
Time Out — All ages
Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
Group Cycling Beginner — 13+yrs
South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1506668
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. ..........................Free/Drop-in
Group Cycling Beginner — 13+yrs
Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. ......Free/Barcode #1505668
Yin Yang Yoga — 55+yrs
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1506618
Time Out — All ages
Wednesday, May 11
Drop-in Basketball – All ages
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13 ....................................Free/Drop-in
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd 6:30 – 9:15 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Friday, May 13
Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave An event for preschool children, their parents and grandparents! 10:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Colour Bonanza — 13 – 18yrs
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ..........................Free/Drop-in
Just Move — 13+yrs
South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1506568
Tuesday, May 10
Afternoon Tea Dance — 55+yrs
All Drop-in Fitness Classes
Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
All Drop-in Fitness Classes
Wee Walk Celebration
Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ..................Free/Drop-in
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13 ....................................Free/Drop-in
Just Move — 13+yrs
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Make Time for Nature! — All ages
All Drop-in Fitness Classes
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Parent & Tot Physical Literacy Playtime — up to 5yrs
Minoru Aquatic Centre, 7560 Minoru Gate 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ....Regular drop-in fee
Thursday, May 12
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ................Free/Drop-in
Parent & Tot Lesson — 6 mos to 3yrs
Proper Posture, Healthy Spine — 16+yrs
Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave 6:45 – 7:45 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1504318
Ballroom Dance — 55+yrs
Time Flies — 55+yrs
Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave 10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ................Free/Drop-in
Public Skating — All ages
Richmond Ice Centre, 14140 Triangle Road 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ............... (skate rentals $3.00) Free/Drop-in
Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1505568
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Saturday, May 7
Line Dancing — Variety — 55+yrs
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1509918
All Drop-in Fitness Classes
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13 ....................................Free/Drop-in
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Intermediate Step Class — 18+yrs
Ball Workout — 18+yrs
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road 9:15 – 10:30 a.m............................Free/Drop-in
Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. ..........................Free/Drop-in
Parent & Tot Drop-In Lesson — 6 mos to 3yrs
Ease into Fitness — 55+yrs
Minoru Aquatic Centre, 7560 Minoru Gate 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ....Regular drop-in fee
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ................Free/Drop-in
Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. ...... $10.00/Barcode #1288958
City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd May 6 – 13 ....................................Free/Drop-in
Bubble Soccer — 13 – 18yrs
Intro to GeoQuest — All ages
Point, Flex, Ballet! — 18+yrs
West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1514068
All Drop-in Fitness Classes and Fitness Centre
Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. May 6 – 13.....................Bring a friend for free
Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
Richmond Arts Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ..................................... ....................................Free/Barcode #1506818
Watermaniacs — 13 – 18yrs
Swimming Stroke Tips — 13+yrs
Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. ..........Free/Barcode #1505618
Nordic Pole Walking — 55+yrs
Qigong for Health — 55+yrs
Watermania, 14300 Entertainment Blvd 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
Watermania, 14300 Entertainment Blvd 7:00 – 8:30 a.m..................Regular drop-in fee
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West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ............................Free/Drop-in
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During Mental Health Week (May 2-8), Pathways Clubhouse is supporting Meditation 101 with presenter Roma Palmer May 4 from 7-8 p.m. at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse Branch. Palmer will explore how the elements of body, breath and thoughts, along with non-judgmental awareness bring about a greater sense of concentration, focus and acceptance in our lives. City Opera Vancouver is offering great arias and duets for soprano and baritone at Minoru Chapel during the Minoru Chapel Opera event on May 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. Three of Vancouver’s finest musical talents — soprano Chloé Hurst; baritone Samuel Chan and pianist Richard Epp — will perform pieces from a variety of favourite operas including Paglicacci, La Bohème, Thais, The Magic Flute and more. Admission: $20 adults, $18 students. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 604-276-4300. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.
Summer may still officially be a number of weeks away, but the South Arm Community Centre is heating things up this spring with a BBQ and water fight on May 4 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Dine on 50 cent hot dogs and participate in fun games, activities and a group water fight. Those aged 13- 18 come ready for a battle! Water fight begins at 4 p.m.
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Get some exercise and get to know South Arm Community Park (8880 Williams Rd.) during a Walk Richmond event May 5 from 7 – 8 p.m. Take a walk around the outdoor swimming pool, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts. Surrounded by trees and greenery, this park is an inviting playground to all. Meeting spot: The basketball court to the west of the community centre. All are welcome to come celebrate youth art May 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton Street) for
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the Youth Art Showdown, a timed, competitive event where eight youth artists compete to create art that is voted on by the audience! For more information contact Andrew at AChornohus@ Richmond.ca or 604-2388019.
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Celebrate Move for Health Day on May 6 at Minoru Park (7191 Granville Ave.) from 6 – 8:30 p.m. and discover some of the many opportunities for your family to be active in Richmond! For more information email: CommunityServices@Richmond.ca. Get your game on for some bubble soccer May 6 at the West Richmond Community Centre (9180 No. 1 Road) from 4 – 6 p.m. This actionpacked, modified version of soccer involves playing five-on-five all while enclosed in a personal, plastic bubble that is both safe and fun! This free event is for youth aged 13-18. For more details, call 604-238-8400 or email Westrich@Richmond.ca.
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he farming duo Kimi Hendess and Kareno Hawbolt, of Sweet Digz Farm, is gearing up for another busy growing season. Sweet Digz will open its market kiosk at the end of No. 2 Road on May 28 or June 3, depending on weather conditions affecting the No. 2 Road organic farm. Thereafter, every Saturday Sweet Digz will set up a kiosk at True Conditioning fitness centre at London Landing where fresh, organic vegetables will be available every week. Seasonal flowers and fruit from the Interior will be available in the summer months. Hendess said despite the unseasonably warm and sunny weather, conditions can change quickly, especially in May. “It’s hot. But it doesn’t translate into an early start to the market because if you plant now and it gets cold at night it could all just die,” she said. If it’s another hot and dry season such as last year, Hen-
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he Steveston Farmers’ and Artisans Market opens this Sunday at the parking lot of the Steveston Community Centre. About 60 vendors selling fresh produce, artisan crafts and homemade foods, among other things, will be on hand, rain or shine. This year’s market theme is “Make it. Bake it. Catch it. Grow it.” Organizers state that included amongst the vendors are local craft breweries and wineries. Activities for kids are also promised to be on tap. “It’s one-stop shopping where people can come and be entertained and get their food and gifts and even enjoy an adult beverage,” noted Johanna Stewart, the market’s committee chair. Stewart said this is the
market’s ninth season, adding this will be the first season away from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, where it had normally taken place. While the new venue (east parking lot) is smaller it gives organizers better control of the site, according to Stewart, in her explanation as to why the market moved. A ribbon cutting will open the market on May 8 at 10 a.m. There will be a market on two Sundays each month. Schedules and updates can be found online at SFAM.ca
n Farmers Kareno Hawbolt and Kimi Hendess. Photo submitted
dess said expect bumper crops of peppers and tomatoes. Sweet Digz is already sold out of its weekly organic vegetable deliveries for the season. In order to support the seasonal start-up costs, you can purchase a pre-paid Sweet Digz card and apply the value at each weekly market. For more information see SweetDigzFarm.Wordpress.com.
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he Grapes, Hops and Bites Festival — otherwise known as the 15th Annual Steveston Rotary Wine Festival — is right around the corner, bringing some of the “best-of-the-best” local wine, beer, food and entertainment” to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Attendees of the May 13 shindig will be able to mosey around the historic museum while tasting various wines, as well as craft beers. Local sommelier and wine/beer industry consultant Ryan Lewis will be on hand to assist tasters and foodies looking to indulge in wine and food from across British Columbia. Tickets to the event cost $60 and all proceeds go to the Steveston Rotary’s community and outreach programs. Go online to GrapesHopsAndBites.ca for more details.
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Some diets suggest healthy alternative treats made
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Oh yes, big time. There is some good news for Europe, it’s getting cheaper, but Asia is another matter. I’m typing this from the Philippines where it would cost me from Telus $500 a month for a measly 100MB, $5 per MB after that. With two cell phones and a laptop I easily chew up a Gig a week so my bill would be an additional $2K!!! So, here in the Philippines I purchase a pocket WiFi for $100 (works for up to 10 devices) and buy a five-day unlimited usage data card ($5 for 5 days and refillable) for a total trip cost of $130.00 for all our cell phones and laptops. Yes, it’s not always up to our higher grade of telecoms but do the math! Telus is 100X more expensive at a minimum! That’s what I call pure highway robbery. Tell them that! I do.
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Let’s keep it real. How often does one small chocolate turn into a box of chocolates? It’s important not to confuse eating whole foods with diets and counting calories. For the most part, diets focus on restricting calories and are not meant to be life long choices. The healthier alternatives are filled with nutrients that your body can use as oppose to the “empty” calories from the processed treats which do not serve much purpose. Of course with all treats we do need to be mindful of portions and amounts. To keep it simple, the issue with highly processed sugary treats is that they temporarily make us feel good and leave us craving more and therefore having more. The more you have the more you will crave and the more you will indulge. This becomes a cycle or habit that becomes difficult to break. The natural sugars do not have the same effect on the brain and body as the more processed foods and refined sugars. That’s not to not say you need to completely avoid sugar or your favourite foods. What’s important is to understand and be aware of your choices and understand how certain foods effect you. Know yourself, your triggers, and your goals, and make the decisions that are right for you.
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brushing and hygiene have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers have found that people who did not brush their teeth daily were up to 65 percent more likely to develop dementia than daily brushers.
Researchers at the University of California followed 5,468 elderly folks over an 18 year period from 1992 to 2010. The study did not conclude that brushing your teeth will definitely prevent Alzheimers, but there may be a link. Another study at Boston University School of Dentistry also found a link between tooth loss/periodontal disease and cognitive decline. Some studies have found that people withAlzheimer’s disease have more gum disease-related bacteria in their brains than people without Alzheimers. It is suggested these bacteria get into the brain causing inflammation and brain damage.
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Whether you are a tenant or a home-owner, or a home-owner with a tenant, living without insurance is risking everything that you own. If you do not have insurance, please check your options. If you do have insurance, make sure that you have the best plan for you and your family….is your jewelry covered? is that new guitar noted on your file? what about your bikes? And your laptop and Ipad…..update your file, take photos of all of your belongings and store those photos somewhere safe…what is your deductable? do you have betterment insurance? liability insurance? Seriously, update your plan today and make sure your insurance coverage fits your needs. I just watched the news about a local family who lost everything due to a house fire and they had no insurance…. please don’t let that be you! If I can help, please call me! I give good advice….
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do I need to have insurance Q: Why on my home and belongings? A:
In my business, I hear all too often that clients don’t have home insurance….and each time I hear it I cringe. If you have ever been through a claim, you will understand the relief when you hear that your losses due to fire, theft or accident are covered by your home insurance. I have just experienced my first claim in nearly 30 years, a flood during my renovation and another flood (same day) by a brand new dishwasher. I can’t imagine going through the last two months without that support and peace of mind. This is not a plug for insurance brokers, this is a plea to check your options, pick a plan that works for you and your budget, and get your property covered by a good insurance plan. It may cover things like ……water and fire damage, theft, accidents that happen on your property, damage caused by a faulty appliance, or even the replacement of your home.
Gold and silver are at 6 month highs in US dollars. Gold is very close to $1300.00 US ($1620.00 Canadian). That is a one year high in US dollars but not in Canadian dollars. However since gold was at $1050.00 US ($1420.00 CDN) in the middle of December these are very strong increases. Silver is also increased to yearly highs in both US and Canadian dollars. In December Silver was $14.00 US and $18.50 Canadian. For the end of April Silver has reached $17.91 US and $22.75 Canadian. We have seen large increases in our business in both the buying and selling of gold and silver. This weekend we were able to pay over $10.00 per ounce for gold more than the largest dealers in Canada and we were selling at $5.00 less than they were. With silver this week we sold a large client silver at 50 cents an ounce less than our biggest competitors. That may not sound like a big difference but it saved him $500.00 dollars. If you are thinking of buying or selling gold or silver bullion you should compare with us and do better. We still buy scrap gold jewelry and pay the highest in Richmond by far. JIM
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No, there is more than enough ground space available to bury everyone in Canada. The selection of a memorial in a permanent location such as a designated cemetery is not only of value to survivors immediately after death, but also a treasure to pass down through Sandra Melin CFSP generations as family members come to learn Manager about their heritage.
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An HRV or “Heat Recovery Ventilation” system draws fresh outside air into the home, then heats and distributes it throughout. At the same time it exhausts the older, stale contaminated air from the home. This process recovers heat that would otherwise be lost. HRVs are designed for newer well-insulated, tight buildings rather than drafty older homes. As newer building codes are introduced, the need for an HRV system will become more and more important. As with any appliance, annual maintenance by a qualified technician is needed, and filters should be changed every 3-6 months by the homeowner. Ask your maintenance contractor to show you how to replace the filters during the first visit. To ensure the system is most efficient, it should be located inside the home rather than the garage. It should be easily accessible when it comes time for maintenance and/or to replace the filters. The benefits of an HRV include: • Removes toxins, dust mites & other pollutants • Better overall indoor air quality, especially for those with asthma or allergies • Energy efficiency & lower heating costs • Removes condensation & other sources of hidden moisture • Reduces mold/mildew, especially in bathrooms & laundry rooms • Helps reduce odours from kitchens and bathrooms For additional information on this topic, or anything home/mold related feel free to contact me and I’ll point you in the right direction…
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What is the process to change the executor in my Will?
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You can change the executor in a Will two different ways. One way is to make a new Will, which you can do at any time. A new Will always revokes any previous Will that you have done in the past. The second way to change your executor is to sign a formal written document called a “Codicil” whereby you can change, delete or add clauses to your original Will. To be legal, the Codicil must be signed and witnessed in the same manner as the Will document.The Codicil must refer to the original Will that is being amended. The Codicil becomes a valid part of the Will.The decision is whether to make a new Will or prepare a Codicil. If the Codicil is lost, removed or misplaced, etc., the original Will will stand.
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The internet is changing every industry, the Real Estate industry is resisting change..but change is here. Sites like realtor.ca are enabling buyers to search for homes using detailed criteria at their own convenience, allowing them to select exactly which properties they wish to see and buy. The Realtor’s® role in searching for homes has been greatly reduced. Realtors® have lost control on which properties get shown. Pre-internet, only REALTORS® had access to all the listings and this information was fiercely protected. In fact it was a very serious breach of the Real Estate Board rules to make MLS catalogues available to the public.
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Q: When I flush my toilet I hear a hollow, thumping sound coming from my bathtub drain. This toilet has never worked very well. Do you think something might be plugged up. Gene L, Hamilton.
A: HiTheGene, first place we would look is the toilet. Is something lodged
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inside it? A child’s toy, a bottle cap? It will still work in many cases, but not work very well. Removing the toilet, and inspecting the trap will usually confirm if there is an obstruction. The next thing we would look for is a plugged plumbing vent. In order for the drains in your home to work, they need to be able to draw in air. If you look on top of your roof, you will most likely see one or more black or grey pipes in the vicinity of your bathroom or kitchen. These are your plumbing vents. If they become plugged, that hollow thumping noise you hear coming from your bathtub, is air being sucked in through the bathtub overflow. This is a good indicator that you’ve got a plugged plumbing vent. In single family homes, auguring the plumbing vents down from your roof, will usually clear this up. In multi-unit complexes, we follow this up with hi-pressure water flushing. Your toilet will work like a charm, (and without the added sound effects.) nc
But before we can call probiotics the “miracle cure”, it is important to note that there are currently many different formulations of probiotics available and some definitely work better than others. Personally, what I generally look for in a probiotic is one that has multiple non-competing strains. For example, I commonly recommend the Innate Flora 50-14 clinical strength probiotic. This specific probiotic contains 14 live strains of “good” bacteria and a total of 50 billion bacteria per capsule, compared to most over-the-counter brands that only use 2-4 strains. It is also free of gluten, dairy, soy, pesticides, etc. which make it perfect for those with allergies. My usual directions for probiotics is to take 1 capsule twice a day until symptoms improve, at which point we decrease to 1 capsule daily for maintenance. Ask our pharmacists about how probiotics can help you at Pharmasave Steveston Village!
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If you have watched any TV recently, then you have probably seen commercials about probiotic yogurt. The concept is that probiotics, or live micro-organism bacteria, can often have many positive health benefits. Studies have shown that they can help aid digestion, reduce gas and bloating, reduce symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea, boost the immune system, treat eczema, and more. Personally, I find myself recommending it most for my clients suffering from excessive bloating, with effectiveness up to 90%.
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This area of insurance is easily misunderstood between a landlord and tenant, not without good reason. For various reasons a landlord may indicate his policy covers contents as it appears to state this in his policy. The rule of thumb is a landlords policy is covers equipment or contents used to maintain or service a premises. Otherwise the tenant is responsible for all other items. An exception is improvements a landlord installs or were part of the building prior to the tenants occupancy, these are responsibility of the landlord. Examples of a landlords contents: Fire extinguishing equipment, Floor coverings, buildings electrical systems, appliances used for heating or ventilating. This is one of the types of questions that should be discussed with a commercial broker when buying or renewing a commercial insurance policy. We are always happy to answer any questions there are about this or any insurance matter.
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The World Health Organization defines health as: a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Webster’s defines health as: a state of wholeness in which all organs are functioning 100%, 100% of the time. Health is not just how you feel or about your symptoms; it’s about how you are functioning.
For example, unfortunately thousands of individuals die of heart attacks each and every year and their heart attack is their first sign of disease. Have you ever had a friend who was feeling great, had a PAP smear, a mammogram or a chest x-ray and was given bad news several days later? Cancer doesn’t develop in just a few days and yet they were feeling good. We don’t get more health from outside ourselves. Health doesn’t come from pills, powders, potions or surgery. Health comes from within. You were born to be healthy. Your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ, and gland in the body. The catch is, in order to be 100% healthy; your body must be free from nervous system interference.
Strata Corp’s in B.C. are coping with the new legislation relating to Depreciation Reports. Strata complexes of 5 units or more have until Dec 13/2013 to obtain such a report or to opt out by means of a 75% vote at their AGM. Bill 8 names a “qualified person(s)” as those required to carry out a Depreciation Report.
As a Strata Council, who do we hire to carry out a Depreciation Report assignment? Dr. Carol Reddin
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The number one cause of nerve interference is subluxation, which only your chiropractor can correct. If you are suffering from headaches, neck or back pain these are warning signals that you may have nerve interference. So take time to look after your nervous system and call for your complimentary consult to make sure you are expressing your full health potential.
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Studies show that most burglaries actually occur during the daytime, between the hours of 10 AM - 3 PM, when households are empty and people are away at work or school. The summer months of July and August have the most break-ins, with February having the fewest crimes.
Any vulnerable door or window can be used to get inside. Believe it or not, burglars often come right through the front door, by frequently kicking it in or perhaps breaking an adjacent window to reach in and turn the lock. An open window at ground level, or even one upstairs if accessible, is an invitation hard to resist. There are many ways to target-harden your home, such as installing locks, lighting, cameras, and a reliable security system, to name just a few. Be pro-active. Get on it!
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According to the City of Richmond “Crime Activity Map” website page, as of May 1 there have already been 235 residential B&E’s this year. (In addition to 70 commercial B&E’s.) Burglaries are typically committed by young males under 25 looking for items that are small, expensive, and can be quickly converted to cash.
To that end, it is not uncommon to call your telephone number or ring the door bell. An experienced would-be intruder looks for telltale signs such as newspapers piled at the front door to tip them off that the homeowner is away on vacation. But if someone is watching your home, even a 15 minute trip to the store can turn you into an unwary victim. A burglar is more likely than not to live in your own neighbourhood.
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Burglars will likely select a home that is unoccupied, that allows them to safely work under cover, and that has a good escape route. A burglar will usually bypass any home that requires too much time and effort. They will take the time, however, to case your home first to ascertain if it is empty or whether it is an easy target.
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Burglars would prefer to gain access through an unlocked door or window, but statistically, a large percentage of burglars gain access to a dwelling by forced entry. Ordinary tools like screwdrivers, pliers, pry bars and hammers are most often used.
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Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.
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n The 55th anniversary celebrations for the Richmond Gem & Mineral Society provided plenty of sparkle and shine for visitors of all ages at the Richmond Cultural Centre over the weekend. There were displays of semi-precious stones, as well as those not so precious that have been lovingly polished to produce a dazzling gleam at the show, dubbed 55 Shades of Turquoise. In addition, there were vendors who have fashioned the stones into glittering jewelry. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News
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n Those taking part in the Walk for Alzheimer’s fundraiser were greeted with perfect spring weather for the 5 km stroll that started from the Thompson Community Centre. According to organizers, preliminary figures showed the event drew around 200 walkers who raised a total of about $30,000. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News
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Delta Gymnastics sure know how to throw a party. It was sometime during their 40th anniversary season when there was the opportunity to take their biggest competition weekend of the year to an entirely different level. On top of the annual Delta Invitational, it was B.C.’s turn to host the 2016 Western Canadian Championships. Delta put together a successful bid but wasn’t done yet. The Provincial Gymnaestrada was taking place at roughly the same time and organizers seeked that too. The three events have come together for a one shot deal that will showcase the sport in a huge way. The Best of the West Gymnastics Fest runs from Thursday to Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval — featuring over 1,800 athletes, ranging of all ages and ability. “We have never had something like this in B.C. before,” said Delta Gymnastics Director of Marketing Carlene Lewall, who has been involved with the club since its
■ Team B.C. member Lucas Lui prepares for this week’s Western Canadian Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
early days in the mid-1970s. “We can easily say its largest competition ever held in B.C. It may not be the highest level like a Pacific Rim Championship but it’s a celebration of the sport — participation and active for life.” It’s taken months of planning and, finally, organizers have reached the homestretch. The response has been beyond expectations.
The Delta Invitational typically attracts 750 competitors. That number has ballooned to over 1,000 with additional entries coming from far away as Nunavut. There will be 250 athletes representing their provinces at Westerns and another 500 competing in Provincial Gymnaestrada. They were able to hold all three events over just four days thanks to the size of the Olympic Oval
and overwhelming cooperate support. The Westerns will run from Thursday-to-Saturday and the Delta Invitational Saturday and Sunday. Gymnaestrada will also take place over both weekend days, however, Saturday is exclusively workshops which will be held at a partnering hotel — Sheraton Vancouver Airport. Gymnaestrada is for for anyone of any age or skill level and features a variety of performances as a team. The event is not only completely full, nearly 700 tickets for Sunday’s performances have all been sold. There is also expected to be a big crowd for the Cash and Carry Cup — the pinnacle event of the Delta Invitational that features national level athletes competing for cash prizes to assist with training. “Gymnastics B.C. laughed at us when we first told them what we wanted to do,” said Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega. “We thought could really celebrate the activity and sport of gymnastics. “This is a unique event and there won’t be another one. To do it is pretty amazing and we think it will be a model for other sports
to partner with recreational sides. There should be a celebration of sports at different levels. Were hoping its a new standard we are setting.” It also has taken a massive venue like the Richmond Oval to pull it off and working with their staff to put it all together. “The Oval has been fantastic to work with,” added Arciniega. “They have been there every step of the way to guide and help us. It has taken a year to get to this point. “All our partner hotels are sold out too. Richmond should be happy. The economic impact will be significant.” Team B.C. competing at Westerns will include Muzzammil Taziz (Provincial 4) and Kai Iwaasa (Elite 4) from the Richmond Gymnastics Association. The RGSA is getting ready for its big move to a new home close to the Olympic Oval after the recent closure of Sportsown. The club will be located at 7400 River Road Drive and the facility will be ready for the launch of summer programs, starting July 4. For more information visit richmondgymnastics.com
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■ Jordan Sandhu played for the Greater Vancouver Canadians in 2014-15 before heading to the BCHL.
mates, and fans for making my first year one to remember. I really look forward to what we will do next season in the Alberni Valley.” Sandhu enjoyed an impressive run through Seafair’s rep program and was selected by Kelowna in the 2014 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. However, opted to remain eligible for scholarship opportunities. He played one season with the Greater Vancouver Canadians of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League before making the jump to the BCHL.
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