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NEWS: MLAs and police chief go karaoke crazy for the kids 5 n The K-pop band Twice released its newest music video, which was partly filmed in Steveston. The band formed in 2015 but only released its first full-length Korean album Twicetagram on Monday. The song Likey shows its nine members — Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuzu — frolicking and dancing around parts of Metro Vancouver, including Steveston. One scene shows them getting down at the local Super Grocer in front of a vintage car. Other scenes show them taking selfie videos along Moncton Street. In its first 36 hours since the video’s release on YouTube, it garnered over 15 million views. YouTube video

Chinese reach majority New 2016 census data show ever-changing face of Richmond GRAEMEWOOD Staff Reporter

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016 marks the first time in 25 years that Richmond has recorded a visible majority of people in Richmond along ethnic lines.

Ethnic Chinese people now account for 52.5 per cent of the city’s population, according to the 2016 census.

Over the past 10 years, since the previous long-form census of 2006, the ethnic Chinese population has risen significantly, from 75,725 to 104,185. In 2011, the National Household Survey indicated Chinese people accounted for 47 per cent of the population. No visible group has been a majority since 1991, when Caucasians accounted for about 66 per cent of the population.

Despite population growth, the number of

non-visible minorities (including Aboriginals and Caucasians) has declined significantly from 60,610 in 2006 to 46,645 in 2016 (now representing 23.5 per cent). Since 2011, there’s been a net departure of 9,340 non-visible minorities (largely Caucasians), while there’s been a net gain of 15,140 Chinese people.

Meanwhile South Asians grew in numbers slightly, from 13,860 to 14,360, however they represent a smaller fraction of the population today than 10 years ago.

Nearly three quarters (74.1 per cent) of Richmondites identify with having some sort of Asian origin.

“We’re one of the most diverse regions in Canada and maybe the world,” said Craig Jones, a professor of geography at University of B.C. who studies immigration patterns and housing.

He noted even with the large Asian and

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“We’re still working through what diversity means to different people.

“Just because a majority of people identify as one ethnicity, it doesn’t mean they’re one monolithic group,” said Jones.

In 2006, visible minorities accounted for 65 per cent of Richmond’s population, whereas they now account for 76.5 per cent of the population. By comparison, Metro Vancouver’s visible minority population, including Richmond, represents 48.9 per cent of the population.

The Aboriginal population in Richmond has grown from 1,275 to 1,600 since 2006.

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The new census data also shows a continued trend toward international migration.

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Perjury charges upheld Graeme Wood

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n Pictured here during the 2014 municipal election period is the Richmond Community Coalition, which used big corporate donations and large individual contributions to fund the priciest campaign in Richmond history. However, due to the NDP government’s recent changes to the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, a ban on political donations from corporations and unions, and limited individual donations of $1,200 per year, will take effect Oct. 31, 2017. File photo.

Big money gets the boot Corporate and union donations banned from civic elections GRAEMEWOOD Staff Reporter

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ig money is about to be a thing of the past in Richmond.

On Monday, Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced changes to the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, which will ban corporate and union donations to municipal politicians and limit individual donations to $1,200 per year.

“With this legislation, people can be confident that their local and provincial governments will be working for all voters, not just those able to write the largest cheques,” said New Democrat Robinson, via a statement.

Notably, a single donor’s total annual contributions to the election campaign of a party or slate, and all of its endorsed candidates, cannot exceed $1,200.

The changes may have only a limited impact on the 2018 elections because the rules are effective as of Oct. 31, 2017; many candidates already have significant war chests.

Regardless, the move was welcomed by most municipal politicians.

“B.C. local governments have been asking for a ban on corporate and union donations and a cap on contributions to local election

campaigns since 2015,” said Wendy Booth, and corporations.

Union of British Columbia Municipalities Berry farmers played a significant role in (UBCM) president, via a statement. election funding.

In Richmond, 2014 saw the most expensive Richberry Farms and BK Farms, owned election campaign in the city’s history, with

by Peter Dhillon, contributed $5,000 each more than one million dollars to Richmond First while RCC ccouncil candidate Sal Bhullar’s (an estimated $1.05 million) ccompany Sunshine Cranberry spent by political candidates.

F With expenditures of Farm Ltd. contributed $5,000 to the RCC. $329,000, the RCC trumped spending by Richmond First, Meanwhile, Mayor Malcolm B a long-standing slate that had Brodie received $170,000 from ccorporations for 2014. normally led the way in spending corporate dollars.

Couns. Carol Day and Harold S The RCC raised $148,000 via Steves openly supported ccampaign finance reform in corporate donations however 2 three individuals accounted for 2014, as Day called for limits aand listed her donations from significant contributions to the in slate: Communications consulindividuals in real time. Day ffunded her own RITE Richtant Bruce Rozenhart contribn MLA Selina Robinson uted $14,000; developer Dana mond campaign to the tune Westermark of Oris Consulting of $7,100 as well as another contributed $6,900 plus a $10,000 loan, and $2,010 from her company Cat Signs (unCoun. Chak Au contributed about $15,000. der new rules she’d only be able to donate The RCC also garnered $20,000 from ALW $4,800 to herself in a four-year cycle).

Investment Group and $5,000 from Great CaThe only independent on council is Coun. nadian Gaming Corporation, which operates Alexa Loo. Nearly half of her $10,600 camthe River Rock Casino and Resort. paign was financed by union donations.

Great Canadian also donated $7,500 to Steves took to Twitter Tuesday indicating Richmond First, which took in $17,000 from the $1,200 limit does not go far enough. prominent developer/real estate agent Raman “That is still enough to influence councilKooner, via numerous numbered companies lors,” he said.

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he Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has dismissed the appeals of Benjamin Robinson and Kwesi Millington, who were found guilty of perjury during an inquiry into the Taser death of Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver International Airport 10 years ago.

The disgraced RCMP officers had appealed their B.C. Supreme Court convictions at the B.C Court of Appeal, where they were not granted new trials.

The SCC was their last stop and on Monday n Monty Robinson they were informed by the court their convictions would stand.

The SCC did not immediately release details of the judgement online.

The lower court found Millington and Robinson colluded to concoct a story surrounding that night that was factually false.

On appeal, Robinson argued B.C. Supreme Court Justice Nathan Smith’s verdict was unreasonable because guilt was not the only reasonable inference available on n Kwesi Millington the evidence and that the judge had “misapprehended” the evidence about Dziekanski being taken to the ground and whether the victim was swinging a stapler at the time.

But in her written reasons, B.C. Court of Appeal Justice Mary Newbury found that Smith’s findings were not unreasonable.

The SCC noted in its pre-hearing agenda: “It was alleged that [Robinson] lied at the inquiry about why his initial statement to investigators was inaccurate. It was also alleged that he lied about discussing the details of the incident with the other officers before making the statement to investigators. The appellant and [Millington] were convicted.”

On Oct. 13, 2007, Millington, Robinson and other officers used a Taser on Dziekanski after he appeared unruly and disoriented in the international arrivals exit area. As it turned out, Dziekanski could not speak English and simply needed to be told where to go.

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Quick Wins nears conclusion for Yap Graeme Wood

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ichmond-Steveston MLA John Yap says he will wait until the sentencing process for Brian Bonney has concluded until he comments on the actions of his former director of communications during his time as Minister of State for Multiculturalism.

On Oct. 12, Bonney, as reported by the Vancouver Sun, pleaded guilty to breach of trust dating back to offences in 2011 and 2012 related to the “Quick Wins” ethnic outreach scandal investigation.

“I will reserve comments until after that happens, out of respect for the process. I will say this; this matter has gone on for a number of years. When it is concluded, I’ll be pleased it’s finally concluded. We’re not quite there yet,” Yap told the News.

Quick Wins involved the use of taxpayer money for partisan BC Liberal purposes to attract ethnic voters to the party leading up

to the 2013 provincial election. While Yap resigned from cabinet that year, he handily won re-election.

Over the years, Yap has declined to comment on anything related to Quick Wins, stating the matter is before the courts. In that time, Bonney was ordered by the court not to have any contact with several people, including Yap. The local MLA said he will answer questions after Bonney is sentenced under the Criminal Code, which is expected to be on Dec. 6 and 7.

It was found that, during the RCMP’s Quick Wins investigation, Bonney, while working for Yap, failed to report his connections to a communications firm working for the Liberals.

A special review of the partisan ethnic outreach plans also found Bonney, a government official, spent up to half his time working for the Liberals on ethnic outreach.

The BC Liberals ended up repaying the public purse $70,000.

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for 17.4 per cent of the population. In 2006, non-Canadians accounted for 13.7 per cent Since 2006, non-permanent residents have of the population. Close to half (46.7 per cent) risen from 1.3 per cent to 3.3 per cent of the of Richmond’s population growth comes from population. non-Canadians.

Over 10 years, the number of non-immiThere are 15,245 “recent immigrants” in grants living in Richmond has remained Richmond, meaning they arrived since 2011. nearly the same (71,650 in 2006 and 71,855 Of those, 14,165 came from Asia, 425 came in 2016) thus immigrants and non-permanent from the Americas, 415 came from Europe residents have accounted for nearly all of the and 175 came from Africa. From Asia, 8,940 city’s population growth (23,095). came from mainland China, the largest In Richmond there are 34,210 residents cohort, ahead of those from the Philippines who are not Canadian citizens, accounting (2,135).

Of the 102,335 immigrant households who landed since 1980, 71,885 are economic immigrants, while 3,465 are refugees.

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MLAs, police chief film 'Cop Car Karaoke' PR stunt aims to draw attention to annual toy drive ALANCAMPBELL Staff Reporter

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f you happened to spot Richmond’s chief police officer driving two local MLAs around the city last week in an unmarked police car, don’t worry – they weren’t under arrest.

And if you caught a glimpse of them attempting to belt out Aretha Franklin’s version of Beethoven’s Joy to the World, don’t report them for disturbing the peace, as it was for a very good cause.

Last Friday morning, Richmond RCMP’s Supt. Will Ng was behind the wheel, accompanied by Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, Richmond-Queensborough MLA Jas Johal and Richmond Chinese Community Society’s executive director Henry Beh. Every second of their short tour of Richmond was filmed from the inside and was inspired by the popular “Carpool Karaoke” segment on James Corden’s Late Late Show on CBS, where the host “picks up” a famous singer in his car before singing in sync to one of the artist’s songs.

The quartet was being filmed for the

n Richmond MLAs, John Yap (left) and Jas Johal (right) flank Richmond RCMP’s Supt. Will Ng (driving) and Richmond Chinese Community Society’s Henry Beh moments before the quartet set off on a rather unusual road trip around the city on Friday morning. Photo by Alan Campbell/Richmond News

quirky Cop Car Karaoke video to promote Richmond RCMP’s annual Stuff the Cruiser event on Nov. 18, which is in aid of the Richmond Christmas Fund that assists families in poverty in the city.

“It’s a great cause for the kids and, when I was approached about this, even though I’m not into karaoke, I thought I’d give it a try,” said Yap, moments before getting “picked up” by the police superintendent.

“I have seen some clips of the James

Cordon show, so I have an idea of what’s involved.”

Asked if he sings at home at all, Yap confessed that he occasionally bursts into song in the shower.

“But you don’t want to listen to me; it’s not one of my major talents,” he added.

“It’s just as well we’ll be lip-syncing; although it’s not as easy as it looks either.”

Supt. Ng said it was an easy decision when asked to take part by Cpl. Kevin

Krygier, who oversees the detachment’s community outreach programs.

“Anything for the kids,” Ng told the Richmond News before jumping behind the wheel Friday, adding that he also sings at home, but only when no one else is around.

Before coming up with the idea, Corden fan Krygier said he was looking for a creative way to “rally the community to the toy drive.”

“The carpool karaoke videos were so catchy and fun and I thought this would be a good way to up our game from previous years and get everyone involved,” Krygier said.

“We managed to convince (Supt. Ng) to get involved, which is unique, we don’t always do that. But he was immediately behind it.”

Krygier said the unmarked police car being used for the video was all wired up with cameras to capture the fun.

“We have a camera crew following the car around to make sure the footage is what they’re looking for,” he said.

Ed Gavsie, president and CEO of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives — which runs the Richmond Christmas Fund — commended the RCMP for its “outstanding support” of the annual toy drive. “(Stuff the Cruiser) has grown bigger and bigger every year,” Gavsie said.

“For our police to support the people most in need at Christmas is just wonderful.”

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CRA investigates pre-sold condos Graeme Wood

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anada Revenue Agency is dipping its feet into the unclear world of pre-construction condo sales and assignments.

Prior to a development being constructed, speculative buyers may pay a deposit for the right to buy a unit upon completion at present-day pricing. If the market price rises in the intervening years of construction, the buyer could sell the pre-sale contract (the right to buy) and reap a large profit. This is perfectly legal as long as the transaction is recorded and the appropriate capital gains or business taxes are paid.

However, CRA appears concerned that some of these transactions are being kept hidden and taxes are being withheld from the government.

If that’s the case, it could pose a financial risk to local buyers seeking to purchase a turn-key unit (meaning a unit to live in as opposed to speculate on).

Because, while pre-sale contracts can be flipped numerous times, only the final sale is registered in Canada. This means a local buyer could be on the hook for the taxes owing, if they were not paid here, or from overseas.

“Where a certificate of compliance is not received by the purchaser from the vendor, the

purchaser will be held liable” for the taxes, said CRA spokesperson Patrick Samson.

The taxman is presently investigating tax compliance on “pre-sales” at three Vancouver development sites and 44 in the Greater Toronto Area. While there is no investigation in Richmond, numerous condo and townhouse developments have been listed online locally and in Asia, where the financing arrangement appears to be particularly popular.

Richmond could be at the forefront of such concerns.

“I’ve seen advertisements in Hong Kong promoting Richmond projects,” said Richmond born-and-raised realtor and real estate pundit Steve Saretsky.

According to University of B.C. real estate economist Tom Davidoff, pre-sales have been a popular means for developers to finance their projects.

“The banks are happier to lend because there’s more collateral” in the project, explained Davidoff.

While the transactions are taxable, the CRA has found unstated reasons to investigate compliance.

“In general, people who buy and resell homes, which includes pre-sale contracts, in a short period for a profit may be engaged in property flipping,” which is “considered to be fully taxable,” said Samson.

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Lack of data puts final buyer at risk From page 6 He added that the same rules apply for pre-construction sales and flips made in a Shanghai or Hong Kong office (where Richmond condos have been listed by developers, or third-party agents who buy and sell units in bulk, according to Saretsky).

“The Canadian Income Tax Act requires non-residents who dispose of taxable Canadian property to notify the CRA . . . irrespective of where the transaction takes place,” explained Samson.

Davidoff said the fact there is no public record keeping of pre-sales and subsequent flips means final buyers not only have limited information to the market but are also put at risk.

Saretsky calls the system “murky,” pointing to the fact the CRA has had to take developers to court to get lists of pre-sale contracts.

Davidoff said developers have been reluctant to provide details, from what is effectively an honour system, because “A, there’s a lack of reporting infrastructure and B, there’s a lack of incentive.”

Saretsky said, as a result of heavy pre-sale contract buying and flipping (all of which should be taxed), prices have jumped in the past year, as developers are now asking more money for pre-sales. Now, pre-sales are a bad bet, he said.

Davidoff said while he doesn’t know the extent to which condos are being pre-sold overseas he said it makes sense that they are because “that’s where the money is” and pre-sale contracts have no 15 per cent foreign buyers’ tax.

Saretsky said it could very well be Canadians purchasing the pre-sales in Hong Kong, which nevertheless adds to unaffordability for local income earners.

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City Scene New fire halls are major milestones for public safety

By Derek Dang Councillor

to post-disaster standards, meaning they will withstand a major earthquake and our first responders will be able to respond when needed.

The recent official opening of the Cambie Fire Hall and Ambulance Station, and imminent opening of the new Brighouse Fire Hall represent important milestones for public safety in Richmond.

Few cities would be able to complete such an ambitious building program in such a short time. Council’s prudent financial management has allowed us to continually renew our civic infrastructure as needed without placing an undue burden on taxpayers.

Community safety is one of Council’s top priorities.

We’ve made major investments in our public safety services to ensure Richmond remains one of Canada’s safest communities. This has included rebuilding virtually all of the facilities used by our primary first responders – Richmond Fire-Rescue and the Richmond RCMP. When the new Brighouse Fire Hall opens in early 2018 it will complete an ambitious program to rapidly upgrade our public safety buildings to meet the needs of our growing and evolving city.

Over the past 12 years we’ve built four other new fire halls - Hamilton, Steveston, Sea Island and Cambie. The Crestwood Fire Hall was given a major retrofit. We also acquired and retrofitted the Richmond Community Safety Building on No. 5 Road to serve as the new home of the Richmond RCMP detachment.

Before we started this initiative, most of our public safety buildings were badly outdated and too small to meet the needs of our modern city. Most critically, they were at risk of being badly damaged in an earthquake, which could compromise the ability of our fire and police to respond when they would be needed most. Our new public safety buildings are built

The new buildings are state of the art and have also incorporated sustainable building practises. Most have been built to Gold LEED standard, a measure of environmentally-responsible design and construction.

The Cambie Fire Hall building, which went into service earlier this year, also houses the Richmond North Ambulance Station. This is the first time ambulance and fire services have shared the same facility in a major urban centre in BC. This provides a number of operational and financial efficiencies It also creates opportunities for joint training activities and will help further strengthen the partnership between our firefighters and ambulance paramedics.

In addition to our public safety buildings, Council has also been increasing service levels. Over the past two years, Council has approved hiring an additional 22 police officers for the Richmond RCMP detachment to respond to community growth and need.

We are proud that Richmond is one of the safest communities in Canada. Council is committed to ensuring we make the investments necessary to keep Richmond safe.

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Hospital in critical state Dear Editor, Re: “Hospital donations could be revoked,” News, Oct. 27 Richmond Hospital is now in an emergency state and the situation is critical unless this government gets its act together.

As a former Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, I know first hand time is of the essence and every second counts when there’s a critical situation.

The hospital is bursting at the seams as our population continues to grow.

As I drive by the downtown core, I see the many, many new condos being built.

All these people moving into them will be needing health care and will be using the hospital’s resources, in one form or another.

Richmond Hospital Emergency Department continues to have some of the longest wait times in the region (EDWaitTimes.ca).

ALR’s feudal fall Dear Editor, In British Columbia, only five per cent of our landmass is farmable and one per cent is of high quality.

We should be particularly outraged, therefore, when we are asked by our elected officials to allow this small portion of land — capable of growing our food and providing for our families — to be converted into estate properties boasting nearly 11,000-square-foot mega-mansions.

Yet that is precisely what seven Richmond councillors want to do.

Listen up, folks — “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.”

Some 45 years ago, the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) was created to protect farmland from development.

Today, a loophole in the ALR is being exploited to allow extravagant estates to be built by foreign speculators who want to avoid the 15 per cent residential tax.

To add insult to injury, the alleged activities taking place in some of these chichi mansions include gambling, money laundering, loan sharking, drug trafficking, prostitution, birthing hostels and illegal hotels.

Our local news has done a respectable job of trying to shed light on these issues. Meanwhile, our elected officials are pushing, not to stop this epidemic, but to pass new bylaws to permit it to become even more problematic.

Right now, provincial guidelines stipulate a maximum home size of 500 square-metres (5,382 square feet) on these lands; however, Richmond city council has passed a bylaw increasing the maximum to 1,000 sqaure-metres (10,764 square feet).

Just in case you thought your elected officials were working for you, here is a wakeup call.

City council will revisit their decision in mid-November. We need our city council to make the right decision; however, we are faced with an uncomfortable reality — most of our councillors receive huge donations to their re-election campaigns from property developers and real estate companies.

It is doubtful that they will bite the hand that feeds them politically, even if it means we cannot feed our children — literally. Some have even had the audacity to suggest that rich folks can buy the land and lease it out to tenant farmers, a system more commonly referred to as feudalism.

We must stand together and demand that our local politicians make decisions based on the common good and not political favours. If you want to help us preserve the ALR and future food security, then our petition can be found at Change.org by searching ‘Richmond ALR.’ Jack Travato Richmond

Mr. Adrian Dix is blaming the former government, and telling MLA Teresa Wat that the NDP would deliver a faster hospital than the Liberals would have.

To Mr. Dix I would like to say, it’s time for you to put your words into action as Richmond Hospital has a real emergency and we need a new hospital, stat!

Patty Friesen Richmond

Good sausages Dear Editor, Re: “Beefing up the law,” Letters, Oct. 27 While Bismarck may have said, “Anyone who likes the law, or sausages, shouldn’t watch either one being made,” I would argue just the exact opposite is true.

If you want good sausage, or good public policy, you better darn well watch what’s going into it! It’s when people are not paying attention, that the less scrupulous will try to slip something in.

Accountability and a watchful eye makes for good governance and good sausage! Bon Appétit Geoff Snell Richmond

Explain River Rd. Dear Editor, Re: “Bring back the old River Road,” Letters, Oct. 27 I don’t know the reason behind blocking the passage under the Dinsmore Bridge and driving traffic to cross Glibert Road. It was not a decision to benefit the public.

As a frequent commuter on River Road, I knew that it would create a bottle neck to traffic in all directions. So do our planners still think they have made the right decision? I would really like their response to this.

F. Yuen Richmond

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LETTERSto the Editor

Legalization shows reckless disregard Dear Editor, Re: “This Bud’s for you?” Feature, Oct. 20.

Bravo to Mayor Brodie and members of council for challenging the Prime Minister’s marijuana policy. The PM continues to demonstrate a reckless disregard for the health and welfare of Canadians by pushing for legal access to a mind-altering drug without concern for known effects on brain development in youth, impaired work place safety, and impaired operation of vehicle risks, etc.

Surely, a respectful PM would not expose anyone to such risks, particularly considering Canada has not demonstrated effective enforcement capability, despite high costs.

Pot must be regulated and access should be controlled by significant financial consequences to violators, not taxpayers.

The media has reported that the federal government will spend $546 million over

five years for the “legal framework to strictly regulate and restrict access to cannabis” and $150 million (all taxpayer sourced) over six years for enforcing drug-impaired driving.

This is money borrowed from children, the disabled, and persons living on fixed income in Canada. Perhaps, this explains why the PM is incapable of balancing a budget.

Remember how ineffective the federal government has been regulating contraband tobacco, marijuana, fentanyl and all other recreational drugs in our midst. How much money will provincial and municipal governments have to redirect to this industry from hospitals and schools, now and in the future?

Shame on federal representatives for failing to recognize these known community hazards and outrageous costs to taxpayers.

Ken McLennan Richmond

Pot's evil, the world is flat Dear Editor, Listening to Mayor Malcom Brodie this week on the the radio, you could almost compare his feeble defensive comments regarding the city’s stance on pot to the intelligence of 14th century politicians

trying to convince their countrymen that the world was flat.

In a city festering with sleazy massage parlours, (alleged) money laundering at the River Rock Casino, 20,000-square-foot monster mansions on the ALR and

citizens in luxury vehicles stealing pumpkins from honest Richmond farmers, who actually use the ALR for food production, one can only wonder who really controls local government.

Bruce MacLeod Richmond

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When buying a property, how is title actually transferred to me and how is ownership registered if there are two or more of us buying?

Title to property is conveyed from seller to buyer under a Deed or Transfer, called a Form A Freehold Transfer. The Contract of Purchase and Sale will state that the seller is to convey fee simple title. This is the highest form of title.

If there is more than one buyer, title can be taken as joint tenants or as tenants-incommon. If it is desired that title be as joint tenants, this must be specified on the Transfer, as otherwise the law presumes title is taken as tenants-in-common. Joint tenancy carries with it the right of survivorship, that is, upon the death of one joint tenant, the entire tenancy goes to the survivors, and so on until to the last survivor.

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It’s obvious to say but every business is different.

A restaurants insurance needs are different from a boat manufacturer and one or three person business insurance program is different from a larger business.

One thing all business have in common is that no matter how well they are run they can be susceptible to a loss, injury or damage that can put them out of business. The basics stay the same with each but the weight placed on different insurance aspects change. A larger businesses is usually involved with the protection of assets these can be capital, key employees, market share, physical assets and legal obligations. The process used to identify and manage risks facing each business is called risk management. Please contact us if you have any questions about how we can help.

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Hi Rob, I am a strata member, and curious/concerned as to what information we should we be requesting from our plumbing and heating contractor.

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Yes.This is not a password issue but a flaw in the encryption method used that can impact your privacy. “KRACKs” (Key Reinstallation AttaCKs) is the name of the exploit.

Exploiting this flaw allows hackers to monitor traffic on an otherwise secure network. A critical issue for businesses that rely onWiFi such as retail stores and offices.This exploit has been known for months so many manufacturers have now plugged the holes. But individuals and companies have not. The vast majority of WiFi enabled devices need firmware or operating system upgrades and virtually all them must be done manually. Cell phones are another issue. Apple fixed iOS in a recent update but devices such as Apple TV must be done manually. Android powered devices of any kind are particularly susceptible so each one must be checked and updated. So far, if your device is updated then connections to unpatched WiFi nodes are safe. No known use of this exploit – yet – but it’s just a matter of time.

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Q: business what should my concerns be about my risk

Q: Is WiFi now hackable?

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The good news is that the price your home as sky rocketed.

The bad news is ...

You could pay as much as a 7% commission on the first $100,000 of the sale of your home. It gets worse. Then you can pay up to 2.5% on the balance. And you might be wondering if there’s something wrong with that.

Well ... as a Realtor with over 13 years of experience I say you have a much better and more fairer option.

You see, the services you receive today aren’t any different from the services you would have received ten years ago. But you’d be paying twice as much (or more) commission today.

This is because many of these fees are tied to the sale price of your home rather than the value of the service.

Now that does’nt seem very fair does it?

I offer Full service on MLS® $6900 total (+ tax) for homes under $600,000 (incl $3,000 for Buyer’s agent) And Just 1% + $900 for homes over $600,000 (incl 0.5% for Buyer’s agent) Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Q: How long should full plate dentures last?

This is a multifactorial answer. Foremost it depends A: on how well you take care of them. Subsequently diet; the types of foods you eat significantly impact on the wear of your teeth. Course foods tend to wear out the chewing surfaces at a much quicker rate. White mint candies that have a sandy feeling coating are highly abrasive and destructive to artificial teeth. Your particular physiology can affect your fitting surfaces.

For example, osteoporosis can affect the fitting surfaces by creating a faster rate of change to your underlying bone structures. Numerous other factors may also play into these scenarios.

I create dentures to last at least seven to ten years using high quality products; dependent on the above conditions. If you have any other questions you would like answered, please do not hesitate to book a free consultation with my office. Or you can write to us via our website at bcdenturist.ca.

Q:

How can I pay a reasonable commission to sell my home and still get full service?

First and foremost, you should be concerned about liability. Are you calling a reputable company? How long have they been in business?

Do they have Liability Insurance? 2 million.

5 million. How much? Do you have a copy on file?

Are they registered with WCB? Are they in Good Standing with WCB? If so, have them provide you with a Clearance Letter. If they are touching your gas appliances, do they have a Gas Contractors License? And, if they are working on your boiler, do they have a Boiler Contractors License.

Never assume. Ask for a copy. Do your due diligence. If you don’t, guess who’s on the hook when something goes wrong… YOU ARE.

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Q: How Does Emotional Stress Affect Your Spine?

People have no problem understanding how a physical stress, A: such as falling, lifting, or repeated motions, can cause damage

A: In simple terms the focus of our questions are:

to the spine and nervous system. On the other hand, chemical and emotional stresses may be a little more difficult to understand.

There are numerous mechanisms as to how stress pounds the spine, but research done at Ohio State University has recently shed some critical light on the subject. A group of college students repeatedly lifted 25-pound boxes while a special measuring device calculated the pressure on the students’ spines. During the first half of the experiment researchers offered words of encouragement to the participants while they were performing their tasks. In the second half of the experiment, the students were criticized, sort of like having your boss yelling at you while you are doing your job. While some of the students were not bothered at all, others, particularly introverted students who did not handle criticism well and who dislike repetitive work to start with, demonstrated an almost 27% increase in pressure on the spine.

Dr. Carol Reddin

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It is important to make sure your spine is currently in its ideal state and if not, to correct it. Otherwise, daily stress will undoubtedly take its toll. Call for your complimentary chiropractic consult to enhance your health potential and help you de-stress.

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Our Sears store at Metrotown is now closed. I am now working at the Richmond store Monday through Saturday.

As soon as the liquidators were appointed, we moved all our store from there to our Richmond store location. At this moment Richmond is the only store we are running. As you can understand, we are very well stocked with duplicate inventory.

Deb Robson

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We decided to run a large sale on Royal Canadian Mint product from now until Christmas. All RCM product from 2015 and older is now on sale for 25% off the lowest sale price we had it marked at. This is well below our cost, let alone Mint issue price. These prices are so low that I have Ebay sellers buying from us, to resell on Ebay.

For people who want 2017 Mint product, we have a small sale at below the mint issue price on two items. The 2017 150th Anniversary of Canada silver dollar, issue price $59.95, sale price $55.95.

The 2017 150th Anniversary of Canada silver proof set, issue price $234.95, sale price $219.95.

Note: Early November we will be having a major announcement that will be posted in our store and on our website. Stay tuned.

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Who is considered the legal informant and can apply to administer my estate if there is no will/executor?

We always encourage adults of any age to have a will in place. When this is not the case, the following applies; The Spouse or Common Law Spouse (of two consecutive years) is the first person who can apply to administer your estate. If they are unwilling or unable then one or more of your relatives can apply, according to the priority set out by law. If they also are unwilling or unable, any other person who may be appropriate could apply such as a friend. The Public Guardian and Trustee, as Official Administrator for the Province of BC might also apply to administer your estate in some circumstances; for example, if your estate is insolvent or if no one else is willing to act as Administrator.

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As a pet-friendly Realtor® and a pet owner (dogs and cat), I am sensitive to the many things that pet-owners need to consider when buying and selling their home. The selling process can be stressful for pets as well as owners, so I do my best to minimize that stress for all members of the family. I know pets, and I know Real Estate, and I truly understand the special needs that arise.

A gentle reminder before you move, please remember to add a new tag to your pets collars. Do it before you move, so that the old and the new tags are both there until you are moved in and settled.

Your pets will be nervous during the packing stages and the moving process, and sometimes they get out the door. Please also make sure that your vet has been advised of your new address and phone numbers. Do that before you move ok? You might also consider kitty/doggy daycare for the day before and the day of your move.

That will relieve some stress from everyone… I hope these tips help your move go smoothly. Remember, I am your Pet-Friendly Realtor®, and I LOVE my job, oh and my Schnauzers.

How big, old, updated, renovated, is your home and how well maintained is it? Is there anything good or bad about your property that will have a positive or negative effect on the value?

Our questions are posed to help us complete an accurate estimate of the value of your home.

So when a C&P appraiser asks questions, takes notes, and takes photographs, there is more going on than meets the eye. By doing so, we are gathering information about your home to ensure an accurate appraisal.

10 simple questions our appraiser will ask you at your home 1. Have you done any updates? Recently? Or in the past?

2. Do you know how old the roof is?

3. Have your renovations been completed with a permit?

4. Have you added an addition to your home?

5. Are you aware of any easements on the property?

6. Are you aware of any special assessments (if your home is a strata property)?

7. What is the total living area and style of the home?

8. Are you aware of an oil tank on the property?

9. Do you have a copy of a site survey certificate?

10. And finally, is there anything you need to know about the appraisal process?

Sears going into bankruptcy and you having a shop inside Sears, how does that Q: With affect your business? Also, I understand the

We have pets (xoxo), what do we need to consider when Buying and Selling Real Estate?

Budget for improvements to make it pet-friendly like adding fencing and updating to suitable flooring. Is the new area pet-friendly?

Does the strata have pet restrictions for size, number of pets, type of pet? How close are the local dog parks, are they off-leash? Are there bylaws/rules in those parks… is there a doggie daycare and a pet store close-by? Where do you get your new pet tags with your new address and contact info? And your municipal pet licenses?

What is an Appraiser looking for when they come to my home?

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Please comment on some specific anti-aging services at Richmond Cosmetics in Ironwood Medical Clinic?

Dr. Manoj Singhal is the Medical Director and Cosmetic Specialist and oversees all of the clinic’s procedures.

Dermatological fillers are used for lip enhancement and many other anti-aging procedures.

For many it all starts in the cheeks with refilling the lost volume creating higher cheek bones which improves facial attractiveness.

We use other fillers to lessen the bags under the eyes and allow for a more refreshed youthful appearance.

Other common areas are the lateral mouth and “marionette lines” to allow for a more refreshed and youthful appearance. We use filler to enhance the chin especially if there are deficiencies with lost volume.

We use Belkyra for permanent treatment of the double chin which is an area that many find great satisfaction in treating.

Forehead wrinkles, frown lines and laugh lines or crow’s feet are treated with neuromodulators such as Botox or Dysport which relaxes muscles to soften the wrinkles that start with aging. This leaves a smoother and younger appearance. Many people have been familiar with Botox for many years.

We won’t be satisfied unless our client is satisfied. We believe that looking good is great and then feeling good is absolutely priceless.

Please see our website at www.IronwoodMedicalClinic.com For a safe, non-surgical and natural cosmetic enhancement, it is vital to seek out an experienced physician with an aesthetic vision.

This will bring out your best features and allow you to look and feel your best. Please call or email us for a FREE consultation.

Dr. Manoj Singhal

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COMMUNITYin Focus

25 years of helping newcomers at YVR Daisy Xiong

Staff Reporter dxiong@richmond-news.com

I

t can be intimidating when first landing as an immigrant in a new country.

But what if someone was there to welcome you at the airport, and guide you through the process?

This is what Community Airport Newcomers Network (CANN) program has been doing for the past 25 years.

Last Thursday, CANN celebrated its 25th anniversary at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

The program, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and run by S.U.C.C.E.S.S., has welcomed and helped more than one million immigrants and refugees at the airport.

Last year, it received more than 31,000

newcomers including 3,000 refugees.

“Canada is proud of the success of the program and the work they do to make Canada a better place,” said Ahmed Hussen, Minister of IRCC in a statement.

Immigrants are welcomed by CANN staff in the landing room at the airport. Here, they receive an information package about all available programs and support.

“We provide information, from small details like how to get medical insurance and a driving licence, to long-term settlement plans such as connecting to the labour market, getting kids into schools and setting up a business,” said program manager Parampal Sharma.

Refugees, meanwhile, are greeted by CANN staff right after they get off the plane and are guided through the landing process, in their mother languages.

They receive assistance on documenta-

tion preparation and interviews.

They are also given material goods such as meals, emergency clothing or toiletries, before they are escorted into a vehicle to their accommodation.

“In winter n Representatives from IRCC, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., YVR and newcomers who were time, all landhelped celebrate the Community Airport Newcomers Network anniversary. ing refugees will let them know that we are happy to have receive a warm them in our community. jacket, socks, boots, a hat, and gloves, “We help them get on the right track, and since many of them may not be prepared more importantly, create a sense of belongfor the cold weather here,” said Sharma. ing, which will help them integrate more “It’s a wonderful thing to make newcomsuccessfully in the long-term.” ers feel welcome on the very first day and

Ask A Professional I Have Salads for Lunch Every Day, Q: and I’m Still Not Losing Weight.

I sprained my ankle; what does this mean and can I do to heal my ankle?

Q: what A:

What Am I Doing Wrong?

A:

First of all, you should not have the same thing for lunch every day. In the same way you change your exercise routine to challenge different muscles and keep yourself from getting bored, you should do the same with your meals. In fact, doing so helps keep your metabolism in high gear.

And just because a meal has the word salad in it, it doesn’t automatically make it a healthy or a low-calorie choice. To figure out how your salad ranks, start by taking an inventory of what you’ve put in your bowl: what kinds of toppings, how much dressing, and how big is it? A good rule to follow when eating a salad is to stay away from iceberg lettuce, which has very few (if any) nutrients and fiber. Instead, use more nutritious greens, like kale, spinach, romaine, arugula, or mesclun. Fill your salad with unlimited veggies, but avoid peas and corn, as those tend to be starchy. Watch the extras such as cheese, nuts, seeds, crunchy things (like wontons, noodles, croutons, bacon bits) and dried fruits (raisins, craisins). Choose a lean protein, like grilled chicken, shrimp, turkey, tofu, eggs, or salmon, and avoid fried, breaded, and processed meats. Get a full-fat dressing (you need fat to absorb the most nutrients) on the side and stick to two tablespoons or less. Making your salad at home is always the best choice as restaurants tend to add allot of unnecessary and unwanted items to salads.

Gary Dhillon

Fitness and Weight Loss Expert U Rise Personal Training

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Q: A:

It’s important to be aware of the following signs and symptoms and to see your dentist if they do not disappear after two weeks.

• A sore or irritation that doesn’t go away • Red or white patches • Pain, tenderness or numbness in mouth or on lips • A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small eroded area • Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving your tongue or jaw • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you close your mouth Some people can complain of a sore throat, feeling like something is caught in their throat, numbness, hoarseness or a change in voice. Your dentist will check your oral cavity and possibly do a Velscope to see tissue changes. This includes your lips, cheek lining, gums, your tongue, the floor of your mouth and the roof of your mouth and your throat.

Your dentist won’t be able to tell right away if what they are looking at is cancerous, so they may refer you for testing/ biopsy. Your dentist might also re-examine you a week or two later to see if questionable spots are healing on their own before recommending additional follow-up.

If you smoke, drink excessive amounts of alcohol or have a poor diet, changing these habits can decrease the chances of developing oral cancer.

Certain strains of HPV can also put you at risk.

Tammy Godfrey BSc. P.T. (Hons),

Registered Physiotherapist

604-275-4142 140-6180 Blundell Road Richmond, BC, V7C 4W7 Email:

admin@richmondphysio.ca

What are the symptoms of Oral cancer Q: and how can I help prevent it

A:

A sprain usually refers to an injury of the ligament, which attaches bone to bone. A ligament provides stability to a joint. It is characterized by pain, swelling and limited movement of the ankle.

Self help measures: Rest – avoid long periods of walking, running or any activities that aggravate the pain.

Ice the ankle 2-3 times a day for 10 -15 minutes to reduce swelling and pain.

Compression – use a tensor/ankle wrap to provide pressure and support.

Elevate the ankle by placing a pillow under the ankle lower leg and knee.

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n The refurbished Steveston Interurban Tram at the corner of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street.

very special event, which aims to “transport” people back to the days of prohibition, is taking place in Steveston this weekend.

If you fancy enjoying a shot of beer with a splash of history, then get along to the Steveston Interurban Tram’s Prohibition special event on Friday, Nov. 3.

From 6 to 8 p.m., you can surround yourself with live jazz music while tasting a selection of beers from local Steveston brewery, the Britannia Brewing Company.

Discover the scandalous stories from B.C.’s prohibition years, as told by a storyteller from the Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tour Company, before exploring

the nearly restored Tram Car 1220.

Nibble on light refreshments and socialize with others as you delve into the underbelly of local history, rich with rumrunners, bootleggers and gin joints.

This event, a first for the Interurban Tram, is specifically for those aged 19 and over and transports guests back to a time when prohibition attempted to dry out B.C. while illegal home breweries managed to keep Steveston — and beyond — wet.

Tickets are $25 for the evening’s activities. To register, call 604-276-4300 or visit Richmond.ca/register and quote registration #2352342.

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et along to the Nov. 12 Cannery Farmers’ Market for the presentaiton of Making Waves: An Expo of Change-Makers Conserving our West Coast Waters.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on market Sundays, visitors can browse the wares of local vendors and artisans from throughout the Lower Mainland, enjoy musical entertainment, and connect with community groups, all inside the historic Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston.

Vendors include returning favourites Wheelhouse Seafoods, Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm, and Ladner

Artisan Chocolates, as well as new additions Virtue Natural Bakery, Solecito Salsas, West Coast Brine and many more.

Musical performances: 10 a.m. to noon: Norine Braun and Alice Fraser; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Serkan Sogukpinar.

Admission to the market is free. Guided heritage tours of the Cannery will be offered by donation.

The market will run on Sundays from October 2017 through April 2018 on the following dates: Nov. 11 and 26; Dec. 3, 10 and 17; Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and 25; March 11 and 25; April 8 and 22.

n Performing at the Cannery Farmers’ Market later this month will be Serkan Sogukpinar (left) and Norine Braun (above). Photos submitted

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n Transforming bathroom tissue into high-end fashion takes vision. The coat designed by Kwantlen Polytechnic University design student Chelsea Cox (above, left) won a recent, national Cashmere Bathroom Tissue Collection design competition. The coat was constructed from almost 10,000 hand-sewn beads. Photo submitted

n Richmond RCMP honoured its auxiliary constables with a ceremony at the detachment’s No. 5 Road headquarters.

Many work full-time jobs, have families and still volunteer time to assist in keeping the community safe. During the course of the year, Richmond RCMP’s 20 auxiliary constables served with distinction, providing a combined total of well over 1,000 hours of volunteering. Photo submitted

n An evening of prayer, song and fellowship across multiple faiths took place at Gilmore Park United Church on No. 1 Road last week. Members from the local Aboriginal community, Jamea Mosque, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Nanak Niwas Gurdwara Sikh Temple, the Vedic Cultural Society and Gilmore Park United Church attended. Photo submitted

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n Saturday morning, when that whistle sounds, the buying frenzy will ensue at the fifth, annual Guess Who charity painting sale.

After an initial 15-minute viewing period, local art lovers attending the Richmond Artists Guild (RAG) event at South Arm United Pioneer Church will be able to splurge $100 on each piece.

However, just like every year for the past four, the customers will not know the creator of the 10 by 10-inch canvas until after the purchase.

The only thing certain is that half of the sale of each artwork goes to the Richmond Food Bank.

“We should have well over 100 paintings again;

n Richmond dancers, Grace Bianchin (Clara), Georgia Vlahos (Party Girl), Dimitra Vlahos (Little Lamb), and Adeline Chan (Chocolate Besos) are preparing for their roles in Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker. The production, which features hundreds of local dancers from across the Lower Mainland, runs Dec. 14 to 19 at The Centre in Vancouver. Photo submitted

it’s only once a year and for one day and we average about $2,000 a year going to the food bank,” said Lorraine Wellman, RAG vice-president.

“And again, about 30 of the paintings are coming from the kids at Steveston-London secondary.”

After the 15-minute viewing period at the sale’s 10 a.m. opening, Wellman said it’s a slightly mad scramble for people to get the painting they want, before it subsides as the day goes on.

“The majority are painted by our members, but there is one from Chris Charlebois, a well-known local artist; some of his pieces go for a few thousand dollars,” added Wellman.

The magic is, she said, you won’t know for sure which one is from Charlebois until you’ve bought it.

Guess Who runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church on No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway.

n Friday, Nov. 3: Steveston

Interurban Tram Prohibition Night: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Steveston Interurban Tram, No. 1 Road and Moncton Street. A very special event, which aims to “transport” people back to the days of prohibition, is taking place in Steveston this weekend. If you fancy enjoying a shot of beer with a splash of history, then get along to the Steveston Interurban Tram’s Prohibition special event from 6 to 8 p.m. Surround yourself with live jazz music while tasting a selection of beers from local Steveston brewery, the Britannia Brewing Company. Discover the scandalous stories from B.C.’s prohibition years, as told by a storyteller from the Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tour Company. Tickets are $25 for the evening’s activities. To register, call 604-276-4300 or visit Richmond. ca/register and quote registration #2352342.

n Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5: Build a Real Killer Whale

Skeleton: Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Free show times are: 11 a.m. to noon; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Limited seating means it’s a 60-person maximum per show. Dress warm as the building is not heated. Experience this once in a lifetime opportunity to construct a killer whale skeleton.

Learn about marine environment, anatomy and conversation through hands on education. More information online at Richmond.ca/Britannia.

n Sunday, Nov. 5: Wild Mush-

room Show: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway.

Have a fun time with fungi at the Wild Mushroom Show on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about fungi and their essential role in our ecosystem. Meet members of the Vancouver Mycological Society, bring mystery mushrooms for identification, view local fungi, discuss the risks of sampling wild fungi and examine spore prints of mushrooms found in the park. Admission is by donation. For more information, call 604-718-6188 or visit Richmond.ca/ ParksPrograms.

n Upcoming: Wednesday, Nov.

15: Dixon Craft Fair: Dixon elementary gymnasium, 9331 Diamond Road, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free admission to artisans, concession, silent auction, raffle, cakewalk, gingerbread houses and more. Get a head start on holiday shopping by supporting local artisans, with around 40 vendors displaying their talents. All proceeds go to the Dixon elementary PAC. — Compiled by Alan Campbell

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■ Guided by the efforts of presidents Nigel Shackles (Seafair) and Carolyn Hart (Richmond Minor), an extensive process culminated Sunday with members of both minor hockey associations voting in favour of merging. Starting next season, Richmond will have the second largest minor hockey association in the province.

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new era for minor hockey is on the horizon in Richmond.

A proposal to merge Richmond Minor and Seafair has been approved by members of both associations following four days of voting that culminated on Sunday afternoon. The new association will be launched in time for the 2018-19 season. It will be the largest in the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association and second biggest in B.C. with over 1,200 players.

Preliminary numbers indicate 67 percent of Seafair members approved of the merger, while 60 percent of Richmond Minor members were also in favour.

Informal talks began in the spring of 2016 and a merger committee was formed last fall, paving the way for this weekend’s vote. A new board of directors (five from each association) was also created. Now they have the green light to proceed

full speed ahead.

“Right now I’m a little bit numb,” admitted Seafair president Nigel Shackles who is in his 21st season serving on the executive. “We have sort of been chasing this thing for quite a while and we have always been chasing a good relationship too.

This is the outcome of that. When you actually sit down and count the votes it comes to fruition.

“It also means a lot of work to put this new association together so it’s a mixture of relief, feeling the end of something, the end of the process to get to this point and all the work and all the discussions of how to get over those emotional hurdles.”

Expiring professional contracts provided a window of opportunity to bring forward the merger possibility once again as both associations deal with minor hockey’s ever-changing competitive landscape that now includes school academies and future regional rep leagues run by B.C. Hockey.

Attempts to merge the associations in the past never progressed far. However, there was a sense

this time that something special could be created by bringing the strengths of both organizations together.

“The community decided to put the community first,” said Trevor Northrup, who has sat on the merger committee for the past 13 months. “It’s been a longtime coming and, although there is a small portion that is not happy with it, this is for the future of hockey and the future of the sport in our community. Both presidents (Richmond Minor’s Carolyn Hart and Shackles) have done a great job of bringing the two associations together.”

“It’s always been the right thing to do but now there are some underlining factors in minor sport in general today that are triggering and emphasizing that you have to get this done,” added Shawn Hill, another member of the seven volunteers who served on the merger committee. “I think people have started to see this.”

Naming and branding of the new association will be discussed and finalized by its board of directors in the coming weeks.

Affiliate goalie has had leading role with surging Sockeyes H

e is nowhere to be found among the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s goaltending leaders but that doesn’t mean Hardy Hoonjan hasn’t had a significant role in the Richmond Sockeyes’ strong play of late.

The 19-year-old Seafair call-up recroded his fifth

win of the season and first-ever junior shutout in Richmond’s 3-0 win over the expansion Langley Trappers last week. Hoonjan has helped fill a void in the crease since veteran Jacob Latrace has been sidelined with a high ankle sprain.

Affiliate players are not included in the PJHL’s

overall statistics. Hoonjan’s save percentage (.913) would rank sixth best in the league.

The Sockeyes (9-5-0-3) have won seven of their last 10 games and now sits third in the Tom Shaw Conference. They will host the Aldergrove Kodiaks on Thursday at Minoru (7 p.m.)

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McRoberts senior boys team sitting at the top of table during the fall season is nothing new. However, it’s not the sport most would associate the South Richmond school with.

After a dominant two-year run on the volleyball court that produced back-to-back city titles, McRoberts have turned their attention to the soccer pitch in a big way.

The Strikers captured the Richmond League for the first time in recent memory and are now closing in on a berth into the upcoming B.C. “AA” Championships in Burnaby.

They opened the playoffs with a win over the MacNeill Ravens on Thursday and faced rival McNair yesterday for the No. 1 Richmond seed in the Lower Mainland “AA” Championships where two provincial berths will be up for grabs.

The Strikers are a win away from an unbeaten run in Richmond play and, ironically, it took some help from some volleyball players to help them get this far.

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“We have a core group that has stayed the same the last few years with some very talented younger players who are now in Grade 10 and 11.

When some of those Grade 12s dropped out of volleyball to play soccer in their final year, that’s been the icing on the cake,” said McRoberts coach Drew Arnold, who shares the sideline duties with Gregg Marr.

“A lot of them play high level soccer, whether it be HPL, Metro and even out of district. They are all great friends outside of sports as well.”

The momentum began all the way back in early September at team tryouts with a larger turnout than usual. The volleyball players had helped a strong graduating group excel on the court a year earlier that was led by standout Jeff Lam. Now the multi-talented student athletes had turned their attention to soccer.

“They decided this was the year they wanted to play soccer and almost all of them came out,” said Marr.

The Strikers finished the regular season with an 8-0-1 record and showed their promise right out of the gate

■ Unbeaten McRoberts opened the Richmond Senior Boys Soccer League playoffs with a win over MacNeill. Photo by Mark Booth

with a 2-0 win over perennial favourite McMath. It was the Wildcats first loss in league play since 2008 — a remarkable span of 55 games. The Steveston school recovered to go unbeaten over its final eight games and is now challenging for another trip to the B.C. “AAA” Championships.

“That battle set the tone for the rest of the season that we are the team to beat this year which is kind of nice. We gelled right off the

bat and that game gave our boys lots of confidence,” said Arnold.

Notre Dame and St. Pat’s have already secured the top Vancouver seeds.

“Those two teams have always been tough and Notre Dame has won it a few times,” added Marr. “That’s why you want to be Richmond No. 1 and have that bye (directly to the semifinals). You want to avoid that tougher road.”

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HAMILTON, James (Jim) 1936 - 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim, the love of Verna’s life and her very best friend. They were married for 59 years and had two beautiful children; a daughter, Sheri Ann (Richmond) and son Terry (Langley). He also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, Madeleine, Hayden and Ben as well as 3 brothers, one sister, nephews and nieces, all from back East. He was transferred to B.C. as a young 20 year old by the C.P.R. where he worked a number of years before leaving to work for the Workers Compensation Board. After retirement, he took up woodworking in his extensively stocked workshop, building many lovely cabinets and assorted furniture. He was an avid gardener and took pride in his huge backyard.

A special thank you to Pine Grove Care home for the care and compassion they showed Jim in his battle with Alzheimers. No funeral by request.

A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

FEATHERSTONE, Lynda Eileen In loving memory of Lynda Eileen Featherstone who suddenly but peacefully passed away while asleep at her home on October 30, 2015, at the age of 67.

Lynda was predeceased by her parents William and Pearl Hall. Lynda is survived by her husband Bob of 45 years, son Jim (Alana), daughter Sheri and granddaughter Kirsten. She is also survived by her brother Bill (Heather), sister Barbara (Brian, 2015) and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Lynda was born on November 26, 1947 and both she and her husband came from 3rd generation Richmond families. Lynda was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. Lynda was a wonderful homemaker who loved cooking, canning and baking. As well, she worked side by side with her husband on their farm throughout their entire marriage. She enjoyed selling their produce and engaging in friendly conversations with their customers.

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David Alexander Wilson passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2017 in New Westminster, B.C. at the age of 87 years. Predeceased by his wife Mavis; children Jackie and David Jr.; sister Pat and brother Norman.

He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by brothers Robyn and Leslie; sisters Janet and Carol in England; grandchildren: Amber, Trevor, Chandra and step daughter Cathy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice.

Miss you David - Rest in Peace.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Virginia Jalbert, beloved wife, mother and grandmother on October 22, 2017 in Richmond, BC. Virginia is survived by her loving husband Paul, daughter Bobby-Jo, son Ryan and the jewel of her family, her grandson Rourke. Virginia is pre-deceased by her mother Vesper and father George. Virginia moved from her hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan in the early 70’s to Richmond, BC. Here she was a devoted wife and mother who balanced her passions ranging from piano to gardening while raising her family and spending time with her friends. Virginia’s passing was peaceful and painless. Life’s greatest gift is time, which she devoted to others, Virginia’s selflessness was boundless. Remember her fondly, as she embarks on her next journey.

Until we meet again… Be at peace with yourself and the generous life you’ve led knowing that you have left behind a legacy full of strength and love for the family and friends who are now just beginning to grieve.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday November 2nd at 11:00am at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation would be warmly welcomed.

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51. Flawless 55. Judges 58. Expressed one’s displeasure 59. Immature 60. PBS interviewer 64. Hat 65. Cover with wood 66. Acts dejectedly 67. Perform 68. Where people store their tools 69. Sulfuric and citric are two 70. Long-term memory

19. Sportscaster Patrick 21. What day it is 24. Petrels with saw-toothed bills 25. Bumps in the road 26. Stars 27. Riding horses 31. Swamp plant 32. Type of bear 34. Style of cuisine 35. Home of the Flyers 36. Serious-mindedness 40. Velvet Underground album 41. Highly important 45. Winged

47. Cultured 48. Fastened 52. ___ Royce 53. Wreath hir qspncclan tblo accumulation in tissues 56. Synchronizes solar and lunar time 57. Ninth month 59. Deployed 60. Cycles per second 61. Expresses surprise 62. Mythological bird 63. Open payment initiative

A20 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017

RICHMOND-NEWS.COM

LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE

OKANAGAN GALA APPLES

GREEN SEEDLESS GRAPES

(NEW CROP) Product of B.C. ($1.30KG)

59

1

lb.

BROCCOLI CROWNS

8.12KG ...........................................

z

2

$ 69

3

KALAMATA FIGS /lb.

26-30 / 454G / 1LB ........................

6

10OZ ....................................

2 FOR

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC /lb.

$ 99

GARLIC DILL PICKLES

750ML ..............................................

ea.

5

$ 00

3

$ 99

PACIFIC

EVAPORATED MILK

370ML .................................................

lb.

DELI

GROCERY SAN REMO

$ 69

SEARAY WHITE SHRIMP

68

¢

lb.

MEAT

PORK COLLAR

Product of CALIFORNIA ($1.50KG

49¢

lb.

lb.

SWEET POTATO & YAMS

Product of B.C. ($1.08KG)

$ 69

5.92KG ............................................

1

$ 49

lb.

LOCAL SUI CHOY

Product of CALIFORNIA ($3.72KG)

PORK BLADE BONE

Product of CALIFORNIA ($3.28KG)

$ 69

¢

1

FUYU PERSIMMON

Product of CALIFORNIA ($3.72KG)

1

FREYBE

99¢

BLACK FOREST HAM

100g ...................................................

FREYBE ea.

$ 99

ea.

BAVARIAN MEAT LOAF

99¢

PROVOLONE CHEESE

$ 59

100g ...................................................

100g ...................................................

1

BAKERY COFFEE SWISS ROLL $ 600G ................

499

CHINESE PLAIN BREAD ea.

400G ...........................

1

$ 80

ea.

OPERA CAKE

4"x8" ................

$

1200

ea.

CARROT LOAF 450g .....................

3

$ 00

ea.

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