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Once ashore, he greeted his legion of fans and posed for photos at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Photo

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t took 1,014 days for Richmond children to be granted the privilege of building a snowman, after the city received 5.4 centimetres of snow Monday — the first significant snowfall since Feb. 24, 2014.

Meanwhile, after basking in sunny, sub-zero weather the past two days, more snow can be expected Thursday, according to GlobalBC meteorologist Mark Madryga.

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“Thursday’s weather will turn cloudy quickly, with snow likely to develop during the morning.

Forecast accumulations will be determined as we get closer to Thursday, probably by sometime Wednesday,” said Madryga.

While the white blanket dazzled park-goers and dyke-walkers, it snarled traffic heading in and out of Richmond; no delays were reported on the Canada Line.

City of Richmond crews dusted off their plows for the 10 dump trucks and five pick-up trucks they have handy to clear the main

roads. Prior to the snowfall, city crews had been busy applying brine to streets by dipping into its 960-tonne salt reserve.

According to city policy, with the main roads cleared, crews should be in the midst of clearing and salting minor, connecting roads within neighbourhoods.

In Richmond, a bylaw stipulates that businesses and townhouse complexes and condominiums are to remove snow from their public sidewalks by 10 a.m. each day snow accumulates.

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n A baby’s first snow! Photo submitted by Merrick Irwin

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NEWSin the City Driver thought he was in reverse, plows into store Graeme Wood

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uckily, no one was injured after a black Acura sedan drove into the Companion Pet Foods and Supplies store at Seafair shopping centre Monday morning.

Store owner Karen Georgelin said she had been standing were the car smashed through the front window two minutes prior.

“And, luckily, no one was standing outside,” she said.

Georgelin was stocking shelves at the moment of impact.

“I heard a funny noise, turned around and a car was coming through the window,” she said.

Georgelin is a long-time Richmond resident and says the thought of something such as this happening at her store has crossed her mind before, especially considering two such incidents have occurred at the mall before.

She said the male driver was a senior who told RCMP officers he thought he was in reverse when he stepped on the gas.

As of Tuesday, Georgelin said she’s assessing the damages to her store.

n No one was injured despite a car ramming through the storefront of the Companion Pet Foods and Supplies store at Seafair shopping centre on Monday morning. Photo submitted

Sales down, prices dip Graeme Wood

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oreign nationals buying residential real estate in Richmond are on a slow recovery after a 15 per cent tax on their purchases was introduced by the B.C. government in August.

Although Richmond remains the hottest detached home market for foreign investment, the decline in the sheer volume of such purchases has corresponded with one of the sharpest declines in detached home prices in November across Metro Vancouver, where the tax applies.

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), benchmark prices for detached homes in Richmond declined 3.8 per cent in November and 5.5 per cent over the past three months. There were 65 sales overall, last month, but 192 in November, 2015.

Prior to Aug.1, foreigners were involved in 24.7 per cent of all transactions in Richmond.

That dropped to 1.9 per cent in August, then 4.4 per cent in September and, finally, 6.7 per cent in October.

This, however, does not mean the decline in foreign purchases has caused a dip in prices, said Evan Siddall, president and CEO of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, last week.

Siddall noted a slowdown in the market occurred before the tax was imposed. He stated foreign investment is merely one factor in Metro Vancouver’s affordable housing crisis.

Tom Davidoff, director of the UBC Centre for Urban Economic and Real Estate, however, places more emphasis on the role of foreign money. Davidoff noted the pre-tax downturn could have been caused by a weakened Chinese yuan and the Chinese government restricting money from leaving the country.

Siddall said low interest rates and low property taxes continue to exert pressure on domestic demand, while supply constraints remain an issue in the region.

While Davidoff argues the nearly 40 per cent spike in Richmond house prices over the past year is likely a result of foreign investment.

“To deny the role of foreign money is hard to believe,” said Davidoff, noting foreign demand appears to be shifting to neighbouring markets, such as Seattle and Victoria.

Siddall said the tax may not ultimately curb foreign speculation.

Overall, Vancouver’s housing prices are in a relative holding pattern. Richmond realtor Steve Saretsky said there are indicators of a buyer’s market emerging. REBGV noted demand, relative to supply, for detached homes is lower right now than demand for townhomes and apartments.

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nother two rallies against racism and for racial harmony are set — one this Friday at noon at the Brighouse public library, the other Sunday at the Brighouse Canada Line station.

The first rally will be held in concert by 17 church groups within the city.

“We are deeply concerned about the divisiveness behind these flyers but know that they don’t represent the majority of the people in Richmond,” said organizer Rev. Victor Kim, Richmond Presbyterian Church.

The rallies are in response to two racist and anti-immigration flyers that target Chinese immigrants for driving up housing prices. One cited an “alt-right” website, linked to the white nationalist movement in the U.S. Rally organizer Edward Liu stated the second rally is open to all, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.

“We firmly believe that xenophobic and discriminatory sentiments have no place in Canada. Canada became the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as a national policy back in 1971.

Richmond has been a multicultural community for many decades. First Nations, Europeans, Japanese and Chinese were all pioneers and forefathers in this city’s

history. We are proud of the cultural richness of our heritage which has made Richmond a very special place,” said Liu. Last week, a similar rally was held with a few dozen people in attendance, sporting Canadian flags and anti-racism messages on signs. Some complained that the rally itself was not inclusive enough as it was not well publicized among the whole community of Richmond.

The flyers have prompted the non-profit immigrant services group S.U.C.C.E.S.S to offer counselling services to anyone who feels distressed about racism in the community.

“S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is urging newcomers and immigrants who are feeling emotional distress as a result of experiencing or witnessing racism to contact S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’ counselling services and/ or the Chinese Help Line,” noted the organization.

“These flyers are in themselves a form of violence, primarily directed towards newcomers, immigrant communities and people of colour. They are hurtful to the overall community of Richmond and people of British Columbia,” it added.

The Stand Up for Racial Harmony rally takes place Sunday at 2 p.m.

— Graeme Wood/Richmond News

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By Carol Day Councillor

believe the Power of the People will support Council and we can finally take some preemptive steps to address the concerns. Interestingly the Corporation of Delta has limited houses on agricultural land reserve (ALR) property to 5,005 square feet as opposed to the up to 21,000 square feet we are currently seeing here in Richmond. We have the best farmland in Canada and covering it with concrete is very short sighted especially since California is losing its farmland to drought.

With the Power of the People we can do anything and public engagement is the key.

Years ago, hundreds of people came out to save the Garden City Lands from condos and the City acted by spending almost $60 million to buy the lands, which will be our Stanley Park, one day.

Early in 2017, Council will be voting to make changes that will allow for the densification of arterials roads and the Power of the People will once again help us decide if six metre or 4.5 metre rear yard setbacks for the townhouses is the best option.

Today hundreds of people have complained about the putrid odours created by Harvest Power’s Richmond facility. Those calls and letters have resulted in Metro Vancouver stepping up with a new permit that has tough conditions which take effect in January and Harvest Power is literally moving mountains of waste to address the stench.

Soon Council will vote on a potential increase of 3.45 per cent on your property taxes and again the Power of the People can help Council.

On November 22, people packed the Planning Committee meeting to say no to new mega houses and pavement that covers 70 per cent of our lots.

They asked for greater setbacks with more trees, green space and the end to side yard projections.

Open houses on this matter will be held beginning in January. I believe the Power of the People will be present to demand greater rear yard set backs from six metres to 7.5 metres and a host of other changes.

The $3.5 billion dollar Massey Bridge is close to being a reality and the Power of the People is again critical. Do you want to add another tunnel, build a monument to the car or is it time to implement the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ 10 year plan to integrate our transportation system and build for the future? For more information visit: http://tenyearvision.translink.ca

In February, staff will come back with a report to help us deal with Mega Mansions on farm land and I

Together we can collectively make decisions that we can all be proud of. Stay tuned, more to come!

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n Students at Cambie secondary were among 1,800 in Richmond to recently receive training through the Advanced Coronary Treatment (ACT) Foundation’s High School CPR and Defibrillator Training Program. According to ACT, with eight in 10 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring at home or in public places, empowering youth with CPR training as part of their high school education will help increase citizen CPR response rates over the long term. Photo submitted

Messy weekend ahead?

From page 1 Of course, the city encourages homeowners to clear the sidewalks in front of their houses as part of the city’s Good Neighbour Program.

No shovels were needed last winter, when just one centimetre of snow was recorded on Jan. 5 at Vancouver International Airport.

Richmondites could be in for a messy weekend as temperatures hover at zero degrees Celsius and more precipitation is expected. Environment Canada is expecting snow during the nights and a mix of rain and snow during the days. Lower elevations, such as Richmond, may expect less snow and more rain if the temperature predictions hold steady.

December is the month when Richmond sees the most snow. Typically, about 14 centimetres of snow falls on the city during this month. The most extreme snowfall on record came Dec. 29, 1996 when 41 centimetres fell. December is also the coldest month, on average, with a daily maximum temperature of 6.3 degrees Celsius and a daily minimum of 0.8.

This week’s frigid temperatures prompted the opening of the 20-bed extreme weather shelter at St. Alban Anglican Church.

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manda’s 10-year-old twin boys are growing up quickly — too quickly for her liking.

That’s not because they are getting into trouble. The only trouble they are having is finding an older male role model. That’s something Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver aims to provide but isn`t, due to a shortage of willing volunteers, especially in Richmond.

“I feel bad for my boys,” said Amanda, who did not want to use her real name. “When I separated from their father a few years ago, after we came to Canada from China, they only have me. And there’s only so much I can do with them.”

Luckily, her oldest son, who is now 13, has had a Big Brother for the past two years. But her twins have been on a waiting list for more than 24 months.

“They need someone to help them do the things I cannot,” said Amanda, who earned a masters in medical sciences and was a professor of physiotherapy in China, but hasn`t found comparable work in Canada.

“All the activities I’d like them to do, they are all very expensive. But what they really need is that contact with another person, a male who can share his time with them. Without that, their lives are pretty empty.

“It’s especially hard for us because we don’t have any friends or family here to help out.”

It’s a scenario that is becoming all too common.

“We’ve tried everything from postering all over the city in community centres and cafes, running social media ads, participating in all the post-secondary fairs, and asking our current volunteers to refer friends,” said Kristie Yung, Big Brothers’ senior marketing and communications manager.

“I really think that having the media bring attention to this will show people that every day that passes actually does impact a child,

All the activities I’d like them to do, they are all very expensive. But what they really need is that contact with another person, a male who can share his time with them. Without that, their lives are pretty empty.

– Amanda and could be the difference between preventing them from going down the wrong path and choosing to take the right one.”

At the moment, waits like the one Amanda’s twins are experiencing are the norm.

Another local single mom, Judy, said she feels fortunate that she only had to wait six months before finding a match for her two boys, Marcus, 12, and Kit, 10.

“Everyone can serve as a role model,” said Judy, who also did not want to use her real name. “It doesn’t matter how old you are and how many role models you have, it’s always

amazing to have them in your life. And when parents get busy, children don’t always get that mature attention from someone who can spend time with them, laugh at their jokes and generally engage with them in their play time.

“Having someone, who is not an authority figure, but who they can look up to is ideal.”

Judy said her boys have enjoyed their time each week and look forward to the meetings.

For her, it also provides hope for a better, social future for her sons.

“It’s a real gift to see my children not feel shy meeting new people,” she said. “I told them when they met someone who’s been my best friend for the past 30 years, that the first time I met them, they were a stranger.

“Everyone you meet in life is, at the outset, a stranger. It’s the time you put in to get to know them as friends that makes things special.”

It’s a life lesson Judy said she hopes may one day prompt her boys to be big brothers, too.

“They haven’t mentioned that yet, but I hope they do and eventually understand what is being done for them,” she said. “Right now, I think they are just enjoying their time with their big brothers.

“But I want them to realize, when they are 20-years-old, that someone volunteered to spend time with them each week,” she added. “That’s a pretty big deal that someone contributed so much to their lives. It also shows them the altruistic part of being a volunteer.”

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n Kit with his Big Brother, Greg, share activities together on a regular basis. Photo submitted

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For more information about volunteering, visit online at BigBrothersVancouver.com and click on the volunteer tab.

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And this week she’s asking for them to stretch into their cupboards and pockets.

For a second straight year, Piro is helping the community centre’s Santa Baby Food Drive at Thompson to collect baby food, formula and toiletries, as well as cash, for the Richmond Food Bank.

“The food bank said so many young mothers don’t have food for Christmas and nobody gives baby food,” said Piro.

And so, during the week Thomspon staff will be offering select drop-in fitness classes

(Richmond.ca/Thompson) for free to anyone who comes to Thompson with a food or cash donation.

Helping Piro has been volunteer Sandy Lopez, her sister-in-law and charitable “partner in crime.”

“This time of year, it’s expensive and it’s hard to support a young family, like if you’re single. You have to come up with those funds to support a baby. It can be an exhausting job as a parent and on top of it, not being able to afford things makes it more of a stress on families,” said Lopez.

The pair has even had the support of Maple Lane elementary students, who recently made a sizable donation to the food bank after hearing about the food drive.

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Donations of diapers needed From page 6 Over at the food bank, its community liaison Alex Nixon said he’s thrilled to get some publicity for the much needed baby goods.

Nixon said diapers are the most pressing need for parents with infants and toddlers, considering their cost. Baby formula for the many mothers with infants, who cannot breast feed, is also in high demand.

Notably, the food bank serves about 500 children each week.

Nixon said the holiday season is when the food bank typically collects enough food and cash donations to last until next May. Presently, the shelves are nearing empty, said Nixon.

“We hope that changes with food drives,” he said.

The winter months are also the time when the food bank is in high demand, because fresh produce becomes more expensive, as do utility bills.

“The people we serve

are feeling those cost increases . . . It’s a time of year when, obviously, we hope to get a lot of donations. A lot more people come in for more food,” said Nixon.

The goal in December is to raise $200,000, which would amount to about one third of the food bank’s annual budget.

Cash donations are particularly welcome because the bank is capable of buying in bulk and sourcing food from connections within the community.

So, for every dollar one donates, Nixon says the bank can turn it into about $6 of groceries, based on regular retail prices.

The food bank receives no government funding, thus it’s members of the community, businesses and other non-profit groups that keep the food flowing in.

The food bank provides roughly 1,300 people with about 13,000 kilograms of groceries each week, said Nixon.

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Church leaders take stand on flyers Dear Editor, A Statement of Unity by Richmond Church Leaders: Recently, our city of Richmond has been tainted by the introduction of racist flyers that target a particular group of people and encourage a division that does not reflect our community.

Using words such as “alt-right,” those who produce and distribute these flyers have no doubt been encouraged by the recent U.S. election and the open bigotry and racism expressed there.

But as Canadians, we should not abandon the filters that keep us from doing and saying things that threaten the social cohesiveness of our society.

We, as leaders within the Christian Churches in Richmond, believe that the majority of our fellow Richmondites do not share the intolerant bigotry of those behind the racist flyers.

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we believe that every person is created in the image of their creator, of God, in whom is perfect love. As such creations, all people are deserving of dignity and respect and we celebrate that unity in the midst of our diversity.

We do not deny that there are serious challenges that face us as communities and as a city.

These challenges, including housing affordability, rising costs of living, increased homelessness and the growing gap between the richest and the poorest are real and valid and need

city of Richmond, to live as lights that shine in the darkness of racism and fear, and to live with hope, peace, joy and love, for all people.

Peace.

Rev. Victor Kim, Richmond Presbyterian; Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Gilmore Park United; Kathie Chiu (Major), Pastor/Corps Officer, Richmond Community; Rev. Brenda Miller, Steveston United; Rev. Stuart Appenheimer, Brighouse United; Randy and Skye Fulton, Pastor/ Chaplain to International Students at KPU, TWU and Success; Rev. Brian Vickers, St. Anne’s, Steveston Anglican; Rev. Gary Gaudin, South Arm United; Rev. Warren McKinnon, Richmond United Pastoral Charge; Rev. Christoph Reiners, Our Saviour Lutheran; Rev. David J. Poirier SA, St. Joseph the Worker Parish; Frank Klassen, Senior Pastor, Trinity Pacific; Pastor Stefano Piva, Bethany Baptist; Rev. Yoko Kihara, Gilmore Park United; Rev. Dr. David Cheung, Immanuel Christian Reformed; Rev. Dr. Alan Lai, Richmond Chinese United

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to be addressed thoughtfully, carefully and consistently. But we must address these challenges together, utilizing all our gifts and abilities, not by driving people apart and scapegoating segments of our community.

Working together, we can live as an example to others as a community that is rooted in love, not fear, who believe in God’s abundance, not scarcity, who support politics of inclusion, not identity, united in our welcome for all who desire to call our city home.

In this season of Advent, into a world riddled by fear and darkness, Christians believe that God sent God’s son, Jesus Christ, as the light that shines in the darkness, that the darkness did not overcome. As a child, Jesus lived as a refugee; he lived as one without a place to call home; he lived as one under threat, but the darkness did not overcome his light and it cannot, and will not, overcome the light that shines wherever darkness is present. We encourage the people of our community, our

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omelessness is a community issue.”

So said a friend at Chimo, and I agree. Each one of us is responsible for helping address it because it impacts us all, one way or another.

Research shows that providing the homeless with housing, supports, employment and/or other services will end homelessness the majority of the time.

Wow, eh? Such a simple solution — give the homeless a place to live and you end homelessness.

And, it’s a fact that supportive housing costs less than leaving homeless people on the streets and living in shelters where they’re more likely to visit an emergency room and/or end up in jail.

So, what are we waiting for?

I was in a workshop recently with Judy Graves, a well-known advocate for the homeless in Vancouver. One of the participants in the workshop said that the homeless have become so prevalent, he doesn’t even see them anymore. He asked how we could make people, like himself, less desensitized to all this human suffering. Others suggested it starts by telling the stories of people on the street — people like Mike Novacluse, for instance.

Mike has lived and worked in Richmond his entire life. He’s now homeless and gets around in a wheelchair. In fact, you may have heard about him as he was recently in the Richmond News where he told his story to reporter, Graeme Wood. Mike is a hero in my eyes — It takes courage to tell others that you’re homeless and hungry?

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for over a year. He’s been living on the streets for a few years, but only came to us last year. He visits our office often, asking if we’ve found a place for him yet. And each time he comes by we have to watch him wheel back out the door to spend another night in a stairwell or under a tree because we can’t find him a place to live.

Until last week, Mike lived in a stairwell behind a building. He would leave his wheelchair, crawl up three stairs, and cozy up to a dumpster to stay warm. But a few days ago, the police told him to move. He’s now looking for a new place where he can feel safe and stay dry.

I asked Mike what would be the one thing he would want more than anything, once we get him housed. “A TV,” he answered.

Something most of us take for granted would be a dream come true for Mike. I’m sure he’d like to eat three times a day, as well — he’s not able to do that right now.

Mike is also looking forward to getting an electric wheelchair. He qualifies for one

and really needs it, but he doesn’t have a place to lock it up at night or plug it in.

Mike said it was okay for me to share his story with you because he hopes it will help you understand that people who don’t have a home are no different than anyone else.

I think sometimes we’re too quick to judge or blame people who are homeless for their situations. There are those who believe that people choose to be homeless, or are too lazy to get a job. I’ve even heard someone say that Mike looks like an addict because he’s so thin. Actually, he’s so thin because he only eats once a day, and not every day.

Some complain about homeless people sleeping in the park during the day, but, as a homeless person told me, it’s hard to sleep at night when you fear for your safety.

Can you imagine being homeless? The constant hunger, being sick and no one paying you any heed, not being able to sleep at night because of concerns for personal safety, being cold and wet, having no place to shower or use a toilet, being constantly told you’re not welcome to sleep here.

Homelessness is a community issue.

It’s on all of us to understand it and take action. This could include advocating for more housing, working to help feed the homeless, volunteering at a non-profit, putting a blanket on a homeless person sleeping in a doorway, or even sharing a story with someone else so they, too, can begin to understand and empathize with people who have no home. Big or small, all our efforts are important and together we can end homelessness in Richmond.

So, I ask you, what are you doing to end homelessness?

Diane Sugars works at Chimo Community Services in Richmond

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LETTERSto the Editor n Minoru Chapel, dressed in snow, sits waiting for someone to take it’s picture. Thankfully, Minoru Photo Club member, Vic Jacinto, came by to do the job.

Don’t turn flyer protest into political photo op Dear Editor, Re: “New anti-Chinese flyer delivered,” News, Nov. 30.

Last week, a dozen or so Richmond community members, including MLA Linda Reid and school trustee Jonathan Ho, attended a silent protest in an effort to denounce the racist flyers circulated in Richmond.

While the effort should be commended, I question why all Richmond residents were not invited to stand in solidarity against excluding certain groups in our city and racist fearmongering.

Unfortunately, it seems that this “protest” was simply a photo-op for the local Liberal MLAs. I am certain that if this event had been widely publicized, instead of selectively inviting a handful of residents to attend, hundreds of Richmond community members

from a wide range of ethnic and political backgrounds would have gladly attended.

Wouldn’t this have sent a stronger message?

Standing up against racism and xenophobia in our city should not be political. We need to take a united stance and our MLAs should represent all Richmond residents and be passionate about standing together as opposed to dividing us, which is exactly what those flyers were intended to do.

It’s disappointing that our elected MLAs are not interested in actively rallying the population of Richmond to show that these types of messages absolutely do not represent the sentiment of our residents. Sadly, however, this particular protest appears to have simply been for political gain.

Kim Nowitsky Richmond

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The City of Richmond is hosting information sessions to give the community a brief overview of the City’s Tree Protection Bylaw and the criteria used by staff to assess trees.

Information sessions will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Thursday, December 15: South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road

Thursday, February 23: Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Road

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ver the phone, Jay Hindle chuckles at being called the “scourge of River City” but quickly warms up to the fact that the role he plays as Harold Hill ultimately manages to overcome his rogue-like, con-man nature and win the favour of the town’s folk in the classic musical The Music Man. It’s a fitting, feel-good choice for Gateway Theatre’s marquee, holiday production that runs Dec. 8-31.

“I guess you can call me a ‘scourge’ or one who rejuvenates the city,” Hindle said last week as the cast and crew prepared to move into the theatre from their rehearsal space. “Harold Hill definitely comes to town with an agenda and that’s to

make as much profit off the backs of these stubborn Iowans as possible.”

As goes the story — which rose to fame on Broadway in 1957 and on screen with the Robert Preston film in 1962 — the fast-talking Hill, who claims to be a professor of music, promises to start a marching band to help organize the city’s young folk and pocket a sizable fee in the process.

But along the way, the inherent good nature of the residents brings about a transformation in Hill — a redemptive one that helps unite a community and heal its own problems.

Hindle said he had quite a lot of research to do about the show he admits wasn’t on his radar.

“I’ve been in a lot of musicals, but this one slipped through the cracks,” he said. “But I am so happy to be introduced to it at the ripe old age of 40.”

He also appreciates the scope of the production that is in

keeping with the holiday spectacle Gateway usually creates.

“It’s a big cast, great costumes and a heart-warming love story with a wonderful twist and turn at the end,” he said. “It’s one of the greatest story arcs for a male musical lead.”

Asked what part of his own character he brings to Hill, Hindle said it was his sense of play he shares with his own children, who are aged 18 months and seven years.

“They’ve re-ignited my sense of play and discovery,” he said, adding he also likes to employ his charm and admits to being a bit of a flirt.

“I think Harold Hill uses that to get people on his side — his charisma and humour. I also like to have a good time and let that out on stage, as well.”

It’s a side the production’s director, Barbara Tomasic, said lends itself well to the part.

“Jay is very handsome and charming and he’s wonderful with the kids in the show,” she said. “That’s where his ‘dadness’ shines through. He’s truly a kind and generous soul.”

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What also gives the show additional glamour is the fact it employs the talents of a full, 10-person orchestra, said Tomasic, who is no stranger to Gateway’s holiday run. In 2003, she played Maria in The Sound of Music.

“When I heard the orchestra, I immediately, I had chills,” she said. “I love the Christmas musical because it really is Gateway’s big, Broadway moment.”

Tomasic said The Music Man is a classic story and it, “doesn’t deserve to be messed with very much.

“It’s a beautiful story and I didn’t want to go too far away from that.”

For more information and tickets for The Music Man, visit online at GatewayTheatre.com.

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nn Patchett’s new novel, Commonwealth, grabbed me from the first page. Some stories take a while to get into, but this one had me from the opening section of the novel, set at a family christening party. It flows — from character to character and room to room and even house to house — with such visual grace that it’s almost like a movie. Everything is vivid, from the sounds of the party to the scent of the drinks. Patchett is descriptive but not flowery, an author who always seems to know just what needs to be written.

The novel focuses on two families, the Cousins and the Keatings, and their messy association. Stories about dysfunctional families can tend toward cliché; it’s become a rather well-worn device. This isn’t that, a woe-is-me tale of divorce and hostile step-children. The novel surprises at every turn and I rarely knew what would happen next due to its layered characterizations.

I’ll give you the bare minimum: the two families become interwoven by events that are set in motion at an orange-and-gin saturated

suburban party. Fix Keatinga police officer in Torrance, California — watches as Bert Cousins, a co-worker who is barely an acquaintance, turns up at his daughter Franny’s christening. This will have a disastrous effect on Fix’s marriagebefore the night is through, Bert will kiss Beverly Keating. Bert eventually leaves his own wife and children, and he and Beverly will take the Keating daughters and move to Virginia. Franny is as close as this novel gets to a main character, though the novel regularly follows Bert, Fix, Beverly and others.

The novel shifts very successfully between past and present, covering five decades in the lives of these characters. It’s both funny and poignant, and as I began to reach the last pages of the book I already knew I would miss them. You won’t find a huge overarching plot, it’s just life — just the lives of a number of semi-regular people- and that Patchett can bring such energy and interest to it is a sort of magic.

Highly recommended.

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Here’s your opportunity to share your feedback The City is undertaking an update to its Sign Bylaw No. 5560 and at this time is seeking public feedback on the proposed changes. From November 29, 2016–December 11, 2016 there are several ways to provide feedback: 1. Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to view the proposed bylaw amendments and complete the online comment from.

2. Visit www.richmond.ca/signage to view and print PDFs of the summary of proposed bylaw changes and comment form.

Submit completed comment forms by: • scanning and emailing to signsconsult@richmond.ca • mailing/dropping-off at Richmond City Hall Attn. Signs Consult.

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We would like to thank those who attended the two public open houses on November 29 and 30, 2016.

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WHAT'SOn n Thursday

Celebrate the holidays with a traditional and delicious meal complete with turkey and all the fixings for those 55 and over at the annual Christmas Dinner Event on Dec. 8 from, 5 – 8 p.m. at the Place: Minoru Place Activity Centre (7660 Minoru Gate). Price: $25/ ticket. For more information, call 604-238-8450.

Hop aboard a Winter Hayride and enjoy an oldtime favourite experience around Steveston Village on Dec. 8 and 9 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. that includes a sing-a-long and viewing of local holiday displays. Trips leave at 30 minute intervals from the Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton Street). Price: $7 per person. Register at Steveston Community Centre, or call 604-238-8080.

n Friday

The lights are being strung, trees are being decorated and skates are being sharpened all in preparation for this year’s annual Winter Wonderland at Minoru Arenas (7551 Minoru Gate). From Friday, Dec. 9 through Monday, Jan. 2, the Silver Rink will, once again, be transformed

into a beautiful holiday display for the public to enjoy. Visitors can lace up their skates and glide to cheery holiday music under thousands of sparkling lights. For schedule dates and times, visit online at Richmond.ca/Arenas or call 604-238-8465. Regular admission rates apply.

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Enjoy brunch with Santa on Dec. 10 from 10:15 – 11:45 A.M. at Hamilton Community Centre (5140 Smith Drive). The family event also features children’s crafts and Tickets are limited, register early.

Children ages 1-12 receive a gift bag. Price: $9 per person. Children 12 months and under are free. For more information, call 604718-8055, or email Hamilton@Richmond.ca.

Steveston author Marty Allen will be signing copies of his second novel in the Corporal Vaanes series, The Darkest One, at Village Books & Coffee House on Dec. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The latest novel follows up, Cordelia, released last year.

n Sunday

Celebrate the season at the Winter Concert on Dec.

11 with Louise Southwood, international classical guitarist and Dr. Barrie Barrington, a celebrated pianist at Britannia Shipyards (5180 Westwater Drive) from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy ancient to modern music. Refreshments will be served. Price: $15 per person. For more information, call 604-238-8050.

The next Richmond Cuddle Party will be held Dec. 11 from 2 - 5 p.m.

A certified CP facilitator guides participants through getting acquainted and practicing clear communication where one socializes (no cellphones) and/ or cuddles at their own pace. To RSVP: Meetup. com/CuddlePartyKarins or register: KarinCuddleParty.

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New Found Freedom

Anne and Paul both feel a tremendous amount of new found freedom and maintain an active lifestyle with their family and friends at The Wexford. much more at The Wexford than we used to do on our own.”

It’s easy to see why Paul and Anne — both delightful, and 79 years young — feel a tremendous amount of new found freedom.

Their family and friends visit often, and they are very proud to show off their new home, and more than anything feel they made the right decision at the right time for them. . more information about For life at a Bria community, call Rosanne Philbrook, Manager at 604 948-4477.

“Anne and I agreed that we wanted to stay in Tsawwassen,” says Paul. “We love it here: the sunny, warm climate, and many of our friends still live in town.”

First, they toured The Waterford at town centre, and then visited The Wexford at Northgate. It was love at first sight — they instantly decided that The Wexford was the place for them.

As well as living in a brand new, beautiful home, they love the variety of monthly activities at The Wexford, “I especially like the The Bria Bus trips.”

Anne chimes in. “We do so

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Paul considered a number of After 50 years of living in the options. They originally talked same house in Tsawwassen, about whether or not to move Anne and Paul made a into a condo, or to downsize into refreshing move to Bria’s something smaller. newest seniors’ community, Then they realized that this The Wexford. idea still obligated them to all The decision to find a new the same responsibilities — the home after all those years upkeep and maintenance that was not taken lightly. They comes along with owning recognized that they weren’t property, the planning, getting any younger, and they preparing and cooking of their had genuine concerns for how own meals, and, really, after all, they wished to enter their next who likes housekeeping? phase of life.

“It was a good time to sell,” They wanted to be proactive says Paul. “The market was up, and decide on a new home and we knew we could make themselves, rather than wait for some great money. We just some unknown future where needed to find a new place to they might find a decision being live that we liked as much, or made for them. more, than our family home.”

“Anne and I made the choice together, without our kids’ input,” confesses “I especially like the The Bria Bus trips.

Paul. “Any concerns We do so much more at The Wexford they had were dispelled than we used to do on our own..” when they saw our — anne new home to be, and it Linda Ferguson, residential helped them accept the sale of marketing consultant at The the home they grew up in.”

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Before the move, Anne and

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lthough women make up 45 per cent of the labor force and only Zve percent head Fortune 500 companies, women are making greater strides than ever before.

For example, in 1998, just one woman led a Fortune 500 company, according to Pew Research Center.

Certain traits could help propel successful women to the top. Here’s a look at some of the ways female professionals can overcome professional hurdles and make their mark.

• Be passionate about what you do Women who maintain passion about their careers are more likely to overcome any challenges and stand out in the workplace. If your profession is not stoking any passion, explore alternate career opportunities.

• Recognize your strengths Today’s professionals are less likely than their predecessors to stick with one company or line of work for their entire working lives. But just because you change jobs or career paths does not mean your past experience is useless. Success-

ful women know what they do best, whether it’s public speaking, writing or making sales pitches. Apply those strengths when looking for a new job or career.

• Know when to ask for help Even the most accomplished women have limitations. Asking for help when you need it can help you overcome those limitations. To be good at what you do, you Zrst have to learn from others. Sometimes the smartest way to overcome an obstacle is having several hands on deck to provide a boost. Thinking that the work is better left to you alone could be a mistake. Enlist help when you need it and never hesitate to ask for another perspective.

• Make time for exercise.

A sluggish body can make for a sluggish mind. Successful people need to be sharp, and exercise can help them maintain their mental focus.

According to John J. Ratey, Ph.D., a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, muscles send hormones rushing to the brain where they mix with a substance called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF.

BDNF plays a role in brain cell growth and learning. Without it, brains can’t absorb new information or grow and learn.

Exercise also helps relieve stress, which can make resolutions easier to see and make tasks less overwhelming.

• Go easy on yourself While many successful people strive for perfection, achieving perfection is unlikely, if not impossible. Successful people often admit to being their own worst critics, but don’t beat yourself up if you endure some trial and error. Mistakes can be a great teacher, so use any you make to your advantage.

• Don’t be afraid to take risks Successful women are not afraid to take risks. Many may have decided they don’t Zt a speciZc mold and want to affect change. However, calculated risks are different from reckless decisions, and it is important to recognize the difference. A calculated risk may involve starting your own business after learning the ropes in a speciZc Zeld and testing the waters. Reckless behavior would be opening that business with no relevant experience.

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劉家文 醫師 Making, and keeping, good connections in your business environment is a key to remaining fresh and in tune with your field.

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etworking is often seen as a means to further one’s career, but developing a group of professional contacts can also be a great way for professionals to stay abreast of the trends in their particular Zelds.

Networking also can beneZt small businesses as they look to connect with vendors that can help them grow their businesses.

A strong professional network is not built overnight, and many professionals spend years nurturing relationships with people in their networks.

Individuals and business owners can take several approaches when building professional networks they will rely on for years to come. Here’s a few ideas.

•Ask around Some individuals may hesitate to seek networking advice out of fear of appearing opportunistic. But successful professionals understand the need to network, so your colleagues will likely be glad to offer referrals if they’re in a position to do so. When receiving a referral, ask if you can use the person’s name,

which should help you establish a connection during the introductory process. Resist the idea that using a colleague’s name when meeting a professional you hope to work with is something sinister, as the name will only help you with the introduction. Once the introduction has been made, it’s up to you to do the rest.

• Get active in your industry.

Referrals are not the only way to develop professional contacts. Being active in your industry by joining professional organizations and attending seminars and other industry events is a great way to expand your network. Volunteer to work with professional organizations when possible or offer to host information sessions or educational workshops at your business.

• Reconnect with your college or university Another great way to build a professional network is to reconnect with your college or university. When meeting people afZliated with your alma mater, the ice has already been broken in a sense, as the school is essentially a

built-in connection. You also won’t have to worry about the awkwardness that might come when meeting a professional contact with whom you have less in common. Alumni organizations and local chapters can introduce you to people who earned your degree at your school, and many people love to help out their fellow alumni.

• Employ social media. Social media is not just for kids. In fact, social media is a great way for professionals to make and maintain professional contacts. LinkedIn, for example, makes it easy to connect with fellow professionals who are looking to do the same. Twitter can be used to promote professional events such as seminars or workshops you are working with. These platforms can be used to grow your network quickly and easily, but be sure to vet each person you connect with to make sure you are afZliating yourself with the right people.

Building a strong professional network takes patience and hard work. But the right network can pay dividends for years to come.

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Ask A Professional Are most people selecting cremation Q: because we are running out of burial

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Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas

space?

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 generations as family members come to learn about their heritage.

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Some believe that the first offer is often the best offer, with the most motivated Buyer, which means you may get a higher dollar for your property. Others strongly believe that when there are competing offers, a multiple-offer situation, that some Buyers will pay a higher price and perhaps make a better offer to you. One important thing to note is that some Buyers will not go into a multiple-offer situation, ever. If that is the case, you may very well lose a Buyer or two.

There are risks to both options, so make sure you discuss them. Whichever way to choose, your Realtor ® will make the necessary notes in your listing to be fair to all potential Buyers. If you are not working with a Realtor ® and you need to talk about this or your real-estate options, just call Deb @ 604-328-3507.

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Q: How do I stay healthy over the holiday season?

As a Seller, do I a) look at each incoming offer as it comes in, or b) hold-off until a certain date/time and look at all offers together (if there are multiples)?

What an excellent question for your Realtor ®... there are strategies to support both options, so have this discussion with your Realtor ® before your property goes on the market for sale. Different geographic areas can work better going with a) or with b), so ask the question, and see which route your Realtor ® suggests you go.

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To all of our Valued Customers, Notary Public Friends and Family: We at “Hans Podzun Notary Public” would like to take this opportunity, to “Thank You” for your patronage, and for choosing our office in handling all of your Real Estate, Conveyance and Notarial needs during 2016.

We wish all of you a Wonderful Christmas Hans Podzun Notary Public Season, a Prosperous, Healthy and #630-4400 Hazelbridge Way (Fairchild Square) Happy New Year, and, may 2017 fulfil Richmond, BC all of your Goals, Dreams and Desires. 604-273-1101 “Merry Christmas” from all of us, to all of you. hpodzun@telus.net www.hanspodzunnotarypublic.ca Hans, Beth, Suzanne and Shamin.

The holidays are upon us and it is more of a challenge to stay healthy during this busy and stressful season. A few things will help:

• Don’t drink too much alcohol • Limit the amount of sweets • Drink plenty of water • Get enough sleep • Maintain your exercise level • Gargle nightly with mouthwash or warm salt water • Take extra vitamins like vitamin D3, a good quality multivitamin and omega 3 fish oils • Eat enough fruits and vegetables • Don’t stress yourself – say No if you are feeling overwhelmed • Most importantly continue your chiropractic adjustments as a properly functioning nervous system will help you avoid sickness Remember, the holiday season should be a time of rest, relaxation and quality time spent with loved ones not a time of stress and sickness. Slow down, enjoy the holidays and take care of yourself.

Happy Holidays from Richmond Family Chiropractic.

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Q: Why should I shovel my walk or driveway ?

As a business, building or homeowner you A: have a duty of ‘ reasonable ‘ care to make sure anyone coming on to your property will be safe; if not you can be sued for the resulting consequences the person suffers i.e. medical bills, court judgements, legal fees and long term effects on that person’s well being. In the case of snow and ice removal you don’t have to be on guard all day and night but you must make a reasonable attempt at clearing obvious hazards. almost all homeowners and business owners’ insurance policies have this coverage built into them but the important point here is that you have such a policy. Naturally we are happy to answer any and all questions on this or any insurance topic.

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

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This percentage is the SAME for 1% Realty.

The internet is changing every industry, the Real Estate industry is resisting change..but change is here. Sites like realtor.ca are enabling buyers to search for homes using detailed criteria at their own convenience, allowing them to select exactly which properties they wish to see and buy.The Realtor’s® role in searching for homes has been greatly reduced. Realtors® have lost control on which properties get shown. Pre-internet, only REALTORS® had access to all the listings and this information was fiercely protected. In fact it was a very serious breach of the Real Estate Board rules to make MLS catalogues available to the public.

So if your home is correctly priced for the current market, A SUITABLE BUYER WILL FIND IT AND BUY IT! THE BUYER IS NOT CONCERNED WITH HOW MUCH COMMISSION YOU ARE PAYING!

To all our Customers; Past, Present and Future, Our family here at PJB Mechanical Plumbing and Heating would like to wish you the very best of the holiday season. We have had the pleasure of working with the great, community of Richmond for 20 years. This, our 20th year has been our best year ever! In the fast-paced world we live in, we all get caught up in the race that is our everyday lives.

We sincerely hope that you find some time this Christmas Season to enjoy with your loved ones.

Stay safe and cozy and warm.

(If you find yourself not warm, you know who to call.)

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are the top holiday cyber scams to Q: What watch out for?

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I was hoping to start my grandkids on collecting coins.

I have some coins I would like to give them but I do not have any books to put them in. Can you describe what types of books you carry to put coins in?

It is that time of the year when cyber sharks are in a feeding frenzy. Every year they get smarter and users are scammed in record numbers. Companies are not immune either.

What to expect this year? Black Friday/Cyber Monday Specials too good to be true. Combo scams mixing phone calls and cyber exploits, fake contests, fake ticket sales, in particular for movies such as Star Wars. Charity tricksters, e-greeting cards, fake gift cards or vouchers, fake web sites that are a copy of the real one but steal your money – and fake refund scams.

Should you ever click on an e-mail link? No. Reputable companies rarely send out links any more as the fake ones vastly outnumber the real ones.

Does virus scan software protect you? No. Anti-virus software hasn’t worked for years. Need to test a link or an attachment for malware, go here: https://www.virustotal.com/ and see for yourself how effective anti-virus tools really are.

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They are priced at $4.95 each. For Christmas we have a special on where for every penny album sold we include 10 different pre 1960 pennies and every nickel album sold we include 5 pre 1950 nickels. We also carry the same style albums for USA coins for the same $4.95.

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Q: Why place a bone graft after a tooth extraction?

A: Grafting the extraction site with bone

Our most popular albums are what we call the blue books. There is one for every Canadian coin denomination from the penny up to the toonie.

material is quickly the becoming the standard of care. This simple but delicate procedure guaranties production of quality bone during healing, which expands the possibilities available for Dr. Sia Naseh further treatment after healing. As well, Kaizen Dental on the River Dentist placing a bone graft aids in preserving Suite 280-7580 River Road adjacent natural tissue for ease of oral Richmond, B.C. hygiene maintenance. Bone graft can (604) 232- 3900 be done at the same appointment as clinic@kaizendental.com an extraction or at a later date. This is dependent on different factors, which include, existing bone, presence of an infection and dentist preference.

A special album for only Canadian commemorative quarters is new on the market. This album shows pictures of all the commemoratives starting with the 1967 Cougar quarter up to the 2015 colourized flag. This has been one of our best sellers at $7.95.

Larger albums which are suitable for all denominations of Canadian coins or world coins start at $19.95 and go to $29.95.

The Unisafe brand is the most popular of these albums. They come with 9 pages (3 pages each of 3 different sizes) in a padded binder for $24.95.

For the USA State and National Parks quarters we have special albums just for them. The State quarter album is illustrated with pictures but since the Parks are still coming out that album just has the parks named but no illustrations. These are priced at $12.95 each. We also carry the majority of the State and Parks quarters.

JIM

Jim Richardson

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Q: What is a Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid? Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid is a special type of A: Ahearing aid, which is different from a traditional hearing aid. Traditional hearing aids transmit sounds through air conduction, while Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids are based on bone conduction transmission. That means Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids transmit sounds by direct conduction through bone to the inner ear, bypassing the external ear canal and middle ear.

Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids are designed and used to treat patients with conductive/mixed hearing loss or single sided deafness, or people with chronic ear infections or congenital external auditory canal atresia who can not use air conduction (traditional) hearing aids.

A Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid consists of three components: the titanium fixture, the abutment and the external sound processor. A minor surgery is needed to place the fixture behind the “non-functioning” ear. Different colours are available to match skin tone or hair colour.

Please contact a hearing professional or a physician for detailed information.

Lily Liu, M. A, RHIP

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DAVIDICUSWONG Healthwise

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n an ideal world, you could see your trusted family doctor whenever you need to, but in the real world, emergencies arise and you have to go to the hospital, or an urgent problem prompts you to walk in and wait at a handy clinic.

How can you ensure the unfamiliar doctor in front of you is making the right diagnosis? How can you be sure that you’re getting the best treatment?

To start, it’s helpful to understand the basic structure of a typical medical visit.

It begins when you present your problem(s). This usually takes the form of symptoms (such as pain, fatigue or

shortness of breath) and the healthcare provider will ask you questions to get more details.

Where do you feel the pain? When did it start? What makes it better? What makes it worse? While doctors are asking these questions, we are formulating in our minds the potential diagnosis (or best explanation of your symptoms). The initial list of suspects is long but it is pruned by your responses to our questions and what the doctor finds during the physical examination.

I teach my medical students and new doctors I have mentored that we should start with a broad differential diagnosis (list of possible diagnoses) and like a funnel, gradually and logically narrow it down to the most likely diagnosis. I encourage my colleagues not to rush and narrow too quickly. We might miss out on important

physical signs and symptoms and miss the correct diagnosis.

What if you’re not sure if the doctor has made the correct diagnosis or is recommending the best treatment?

Ask these three questions. They are designed to make doctors pause, reflect and broaden the differential: What else could it be, doctor? This prompts the doctor to pause, reflect and consider alternative possibilities.

What’s the worse thing it could be? This makes the doctor think about the rare but important possibilities that need to be ruled out (i.e. cancer, heart disease, brain tumours). When we’re in a rush, we might jump to conclusions and assume your problems are due to the most common conditions.

What would you recommend to your

Ask A Professional Q: A:

always feel so stressed and anxious this Q: Itime of year… What do you recommend to make my Holidays Happy?

A:

mother or child? People in healthcare shouldn’t need reminding to be compassionate and realize that you are as important as their own best friends and family members, but this question brings out what I call my golden rule of medicine: treat every patient with the same care that I would want for my own friends and family.

For more information, including practical videos to get the most of your medical visits, check out the Burnaby Division of Family Practice’s Empowering Patients public health education program.

Davidicus Wong is a family physician and his Healthwise columns appear regularly in this paper. For more on mindfulness and achieving your positive potential in health. See his website at DavidicusWong.

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The Holidays should be a happy time. But it may not come naturally to everyone, with all the hussle and bussle that come along with “the perfect Christmas”. Fortunately, there are numerous safe and effective natural options that could make your Season bright.

Start off by taking some time out for yourself…relax and do things that make you happy. Be sure to eat properly and make sure you get enough restful sleep.

The shorter days in our winter months can play a dramatic effect on how we feel mentally and emotionally. A Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) light could be a very warm and welcoming addition to your home decor. There are very discreet and portable ones now that can provide benefit from a discreet location and even fold up for traveling or for tucking away when not in use. A homeopathic option unique to our stores is JETLAG COMPLEX, which can help regulate or re-establish your diurnal rhythm.

An oral Echinacea product called “AnzEase” came on the market a few years ago and has recently been re-launched as “ANXIOCALM™”. At first, we just could not wrap our heads around how Echinacea, an herb well-known for its use in boosting the immune system could help with anxiety.

First, it is important to note that the strain of Echinacea used is E. angustifoliae, whereas the strains used to boost the immune system are E. pallida and E. purpurea. Secondly, the dose matters and in this case, more is not better. In fact, each capsule contains only 20mg of E. angustifoliae (taken twice daily) as it was found that at higher doses, the effects on the nervous system were lost (and it simply acts as an immune-booster). A truly unique quality about how it works is how it can trigger calmness without affecting thinking, focus, or attention.

At a dose of one or two tablets a day, ANXIOCALM™ can temporarily reduce the symptoms associated with anxiety. Participants in clinical studies reported a reduction in anxiety after just one dose thus this product can be used even for those who experience occasional bouts of anxiety. For people who deal with anxiety on a regular basis, it is suggested that a minimum of 16 days’ worth of usage is required to see more significant benefits. ANXIOCALM ™ can be effective to help those with occasional sleeplessness caused by stressful or anxiety-inducing situations. There are no known drug interactions and the possible side effect of drowsiness may actually be desirable for some.

Other promising products our clients have seen success in are RESCUE REMEDY, RESCUE SLEEP, NEUREXAN (NEURO-PS), and NERVOHEEL (NERVO-PS), which all work by homeopathic principles to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and help with sleep.There are no side-effects or interactions with these homeopathics. However, as always, please come talk to us or check with a healthcare practitioner before you give any natural remedies a try.

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How do I make my home and property more favourable to an appraiser after the completion of a renovation or remodel?

Selling a home was difficult even before the market started to slide. Now every penny counts more than ever since we now sit in a Buyer’s market, which means that every leaky window, every dangling gutter and every ugly cabinet can make a big difference in the price of your home. While we all have a natural tendency to nest in the places we live, the reality is that many of the changes you make (or don’t make) can make or break your home’s appraised value.

What to do and what not to do before and after a home appraisal?

When remodeling: DO tackle all the major features in each room.

Kitchen — DO have: • An open layout • Newer matching appliances, stainless steel • Extra perks like small beverage refrigerators, dual dishwashers, instant hot water and a central vacuum clean-out • Granite countertops • Custom cabinetry DON’T try to fix outdated cabinetry or countertops. These need to be replaced if you want to add value — new hardware won’t be enough to fix them.

Bathroom — DO have: • New fixtures and mirrors • A freshly painted tub if necessary • Natural light • Good ventilation • New or refaced cabinetry DON’T let your bathroom feel dark or have any outdated colors or materials.

Exterior — DO: • Pick plants that are evergreen and perennial so your yard always has pops of color.

• Put in new exterior light fixtures.

• Add on extra touches like shutters or planter boxes to give your exterior charm.

• Put a fresh coat of paint on the front door.

• Keep grass and landscaping healthy and not overgrown.

• Replace worn-out fencing.

DO pay attention to low-cost finishing touches that can make a big difference. Peeling or chipped paint, mildew, exposed insulation or pipe insulation and visible dry rot are small details that your appraiser is sure to notice. If you have a basement, make sure there are no signs of water leaks, moisture or mildew. Visible evidence will get mentioned in the appraiser’s report.

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low as 9 degrees Celsius. When the temperature warms, the hummingbirds can become active again in a few minutes.

Anna’s Hummingbirds diets consists of nectar from many flowering plants (Witch Hazel, some Hellebores, Mahonia are blooming in Richmond right now). They also eat insects from leaves, crevices, spiderwebs, including those insects plucked right from the air.

You can add to your joy of watching these feisty little birds during these dark, dreary days by purchasing a hummingbird feeder.

Do not use food colouring or honey in your feeder. The feeder will take 1/4 cup of white sugar to four cups of water.

So, even though the Anna’s Hummingbird has the physiology to deal with all of our seasonal weather, we still find ourselves arising early in the morning during frost times to rescue the frozen feeder by warming it up under the hot water tap.

We also increase the sugar content to half a cup to one cup of water, which does help in keeping the mixture from freezing completely.

We like to believe it also helps our little friends keep their energy levels up during the cold weather.

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itting on a little branch huddled close to our kitchen window, a tiny hummingbird guards its sugar water fiercely.

It looks no bigger than a ping pong ball and probably doesn’t weigh more than a nickel. With all of its feathers fluffed up to seemingly deal with the wet windy weather, I often wonder why these little guys stick around for the winter.

The Anna’s Hummingbirds are among the most common hummingbird along the Pacific Coast. In the first half of the 20th century, Anna’s Hummingbirds were found mostly in northern Baja, California and Southern California.

With the planting of exotic trees providing an ample supply of nectar and nesting sites, the Anna’s Hummingbird greatly expanded its breeding range.

Hummingbirds are strictly a New World animal. Christopher Columbus wrote about them on some of his journeys describing them as a cross between a bird and insect. At one point they were called “flybirds.”

The feathers of the hummingbirds were once favoured by fashionable Europeans as ornaments.

Thankfully, that’s gone out of style.

between a glittering, a shimmer, a bouquet or a tune of hummingbirds.

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For the past several years Anna’s stay in the Pacific Northwest for the winter and, as we found out recently, they actually breed in January and February. They will become even more territorial as we move into the

The feathers of the hummingbirds were once favoured by fashionable Europeans as ornaments.

Thankfully, that’s gone out of style. cold winter months.

It is such a surprise to know that these little creatures can actually survive our winters. Anna’s Hummingbirds normally have a body temperature of around 42 degrees Celsius — that would send us running to the doctor complaining of a fever!

When our outside temperatures fall, Anna’s Hummingbirds enter into a state of relative lethargy. Their breathing and heart rate slow, and their body temperature can fall as

n Richmond Garden Club member, Debbie McFadden, captured an Anna’s Hummingbird eating nectar from a beautiful Crocosmia. Photo submitted by Debbie McFadden

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n A collection of employees from the Richmond branches of TD met at the Toys R Us store located at Lansdowne Centre last month to choose toys for the Richmond Christmas Fund, using $3,000 they raised. Photo submitted

n Members of the Seafair Hockey Bantam A1 team collected $556 and 102 items of food last month during their annual food drive at Richmond Ice Centre Photo submitted

n Members of the Tzu Chi Foundation, Canada helped Richmond Food Bank volunteers to distribute donated clothing and toiletries during the Winter Gift event at four separate locations on Nov. 28 30 and Dec. 1-3. The members also made a donation of $10,000 to help purchase food.

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Wildcats pull off shocker to launch city play I

t took all of one night to disregard any kind of forecast for the Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League’s 2016-17 season.

A year after running the table in city play and reaching the provincial final, the preseason No. 1 AAA ranked Steveston-London Sharks were stunned by the McMath Wildcats on their home court, to the tune of a 90-81 loss on Monday.

Even with his talented line-up, Sharks head coach Mike Stoneburgh wasn’t thrilled with the idea of playing a rivalry game so early in the season. Yet, he never imagined his team would be in a doubledigit deficit for much of the second half or how a Grade 9 call-up was inflicting much of the damage.

Six-foot-six post Victor Radocaj played beyond his years, pouring in a game-high 28 points and also helping out at the defensive end of the floor against StevestonLondon 6-foot-9 standout Fardaws Aimaq.

Much of Radocaj’s output came away from the basket thanks to a terrific jump shot that was deadly accurate from 10-to-12 feet.

“He is a good player and not a typical Grade 9,” said Stoneburgh. “He is not going to be flustered and was very in control.

He just does his job and hits his shots. I told the guys you can’t leave him open. It was frustrating.”

While the Sharks return three starters, with guards Daniel Chen and Ahmed Mohamud joining Aimaq, they are still having to adjust to life without graduated city MVP Nigel Boyd and Pierce Strutt, who left to play academy ball. The Wildcats applied a box-in-one on Aimaq and challenged the other four players on the floor to beat them.

It’s a defensive strategy they are going to see all season.

“We had a perfect plan (to counter it) and it was open every time. We beat it three times and then just went away from it. That’s frustrating as a coach,” added Stoneburgh. “We started to turn the ball over and were forcing it into (Fardaws).”

“This was an eye opener. I knew it was coming but I didn’t expect it would be tonight. We were 3-0 but really had played like garbage. We have been playing too much as individuals and this was a gut check.”

For first-year Wildcats head coach Tony Wong-Hen, what a start to his tenure.

The longtime supporter of Richmond basketball and Dolphin Park co-founder

■ Steveston-London Sharks standout Fardaws Aimaq received plenty of attention Monday night from the McMath Wildcats including Victor Radocaj (left). The Grade 9 call-up scored a game-high 28 points as McMath surprised the No. 1 ranked AAA Sharks 91-80. Photo by Mark Booth

watched his team finish second at the Gladstone Tip Off Tournament a week earlier then shock the Sharks.

He has a young roster, including Grade 11 Bryce Mason who was a second team city all-star a year ago, that is only going to get better. Grade 12 first team all-star guard Ryan Yeung also returns.

“It was a complete team effort tonight,” smiled Wong-Hen. “We have a deep bench and all our players work hard at practice and shoot well. It really is a good group.

“Where do we go from here? Who knows.

Each game is a challenge and we are just taking them one at a time.”

Wong-Hen had high praise for the defensive work of Ioan Popov, a Grade 11 who is thriving in a shutdown role. Rohan Balaggan is another talented Grade 9 who is seeing minutes with the senior team.

Radocaj and Mason were all-stars at the Gladstone tourney.

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The McNair Marlins were considered to be the Sharks’ biggest threat this season after reaching the provincials a year ago.

They earned the No. 9 spot in the pre-season rankings thanks to three key returning players — Nathan Schroeder, Jovan Dhillon and Talvinder Jadge.

They have lived up to the early hype by capturing the Sutherland Tournament on the weekend, behind the MVP performance of Jadge.

Head coach Jessy Dhillon has put together a challenging December schedule that included St. George’s in the Marlins’ season opener and AAAA powerhouse Kelowna on Thursday to open the Howard Tsumura Invitational at the Langley Events Centre.

McNair’s recipe for success will once again be its high-energy play and suffocating full court pressure defence.

The Marlins will leave for a tournament in Hawaii next Tuesday, a night after taking on

the Sharks at Steveston-London in what is a big early season match-up. Lower Mainland playoff seedings will be determined this season by the league standings, not the placings at city championships.

“The McNair game is the next big one for us,” added Stoneburgh. “We have put ourselves in a hard position. It’s not do-or-die time but it’s going to be a massive game.”

Other Richmond teams competing at the “AAA” level this season include McRoberts, Hugh Boyd and MacNeill, who were 83-72 winners over Richmond High Monday, behind the 27-point performance of standout guard Justin Dy-Pe. Cambie and RC Palmer are expected to battle for provincial AA berths. The Crusaders are led by returning starters Kevin Dhillon and Kyle Kondola. The Griffins are a young squad under veteran coach Rob Brown that enjoyed success at the junior level a year ago.

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604-249-3353 ■ Richmond Pee Wee C1 Ravens celebrate their tournament victory in Penticton.

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he Richmond Ravens Peewee C1 team girls hockey team won its division at the recent Fire on Ice Tournament in Penticton.

The Ravens defeated the host Penticton Ice Dragons 4-3 in a hotly-contested championship game.

Richmond was dominant in earlier preliminary round games, defeating Tri-Cities, Merritt and Penticton by a cumulative score of 34-1. However, the team knew its rematch with the hosts in the final would be a challenge. Behind the strong play of goaltender Sophie Metz, the Ravens jumped to a 3-0 lead after two periods on goals by Jenna So, Jaena McGarrigle, and Isabelle Chai.

After Penticton cut into the deficit, the

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“The kids all played great and worked hard as a team” stated head coach Ryan Roper, who was helped on the bench by assistants Martin Bollo, Jennifer McGarrigle and Brian Yamanaka.

In addition to the goal scorers, all of the other team members had a strong tournament. They included Katie Bollo, Tamara Dee, Kristina Doray, Ella May Dunn, Sydney Neilson-Anderson, Shayna Roper and Caeli Yamanaka.

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WEEKLY SPECIAL December 7 - 11, 2016 Thailand Fair Lady Jasmine Rice 20lbs

Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt (Bone in)

Searay Golden Pompano(Gold Label)

新鮮西施骨

Organic Broccoli 有机百加利

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泰國阿姐靚米

13 ea

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Danisa Butter Cookies 908g

1 ea

9 ea

99

Del Monte Fruit Mix 2.84L

地門水果雜錦

7 ea

99

Fresh Beef Shank Bone in 新鮮有骨牛腱

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Clover Chips Bundle Pack 3x55g 三葉草薯片(各口味)

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79

Kopiko Brown Coffee 10x27.5g

丹麥皇冠牛油曲奇餅干

可比可棕色咖啡

2 ea

99

Sunrise Soft Tofu 300g

日昇藍盒豆腐

Sunrise Homemade Fried Tofu 360g

2 ea

49

Fresh Beef Rib Finger 新鮮牛肋條

2 ea

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5 lb

99

Fresh Pork Shoulder Thai Best Cooked Shrimp HO Holland Hopia – Assorted 荷蘭餅-各口味 Butt (2Pcs & Up) 21-25 300g 泰國蝦皇急凍熟基圍蝦(有頭)

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2 ea

2 ea

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紅蘋果

牛油果

泰國粉蕉

69lb

卡夫芝士

19

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Kraft Eden Cheese 165g

日昇家常豆腐角

邦板牙省牌牛血

Red Delicious Apples

49lb

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Quality Pampanga Searay Rabbit Fish (tray) 400g Beef Blood 375g

79

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1 lb

49

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Avocado Fresh Thai Dwarf Bananas 3 FOR

49

大西瓜

2 ea

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