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Shark ﬁn ban not yet in cards Some believe answer lies in education and the younger generation, which is helping change attitudes in ChineseCanadian community by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

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Bylaws banning the sale of shark-fin soup will soon take effect in some Ontario cities, but a new Richmond councillor believes education—not a city bylaw—will create change. “The education approach has been very successful, and I don’t think we need to go this far—to ban it,” said Coun. Chak Au. Mississauga and Toronto have both approved bylaws banning the sale of shark-fin soup and related products, and restauranteurs and retailers have until mid-2012 to comply. Au believes the bylaws go too far, noting the new rules also ban consumption and possession. He said someone who puts a fin in the freezer before the bylaw would be contravening the law once it comes into effect. Shark fin soup is a delicacy symbolizing wealth and health, and traditionally served at Chinese wedding banquets. It’s also on the menu of several Richmond

Shark Truth photo Claudia Li, founder of Shark Truth, and restauranteur Ken Liang, at an announcement of a campaign encouraging couples not to serve shark ﬁn soup at their wedding.

restaurants. The practice of harvesting fins is widely viewed as inhumane. Demand is also putting the animals at risk of extinction. But an education campaign against the consumption of shark fin is already showing signs of success, said Au. Chinese mall retailers told him this fall that sales have dropped 90 per cent or more in the last three months. One shop owner told him a single fin hadn’t been sold in the same period. In restaurants, Au said, the younger generation isn’t interested in ordering the dish.

“I’m a product of the educational process. I consumed shark fin before, but in the last two years, I stopped. I’ve been telling my friends the same thing: this is (inhumane) to consume shark fins, being collected through those illegal means.” Au said if any government action is taken against the trading of shark fin, it has to at least be regional—if not national.

Federal ban might be brewing No such ban is brewing in Richmond, according to the

mayor’s ofﬁce, but the issue did garner some attention during recent civic election campaigns in Metro Vancouver. That had much to do with Claudia Li, founder of the Shark Truth campaign. Despite the fact Canadians imported 77,000 kilograms of shark ﬁn in 2009, Li said her group is seeing more and more wedding couples declare their weddings shark-friendly. “They’re beginning to realize that at your wedding it’s more about the couple and celebrating the family than what’s on the table,” said Li, noting an average of one shark is killed for each guest

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It’s the shared space age Entrepreneur offers office workspace for designers, artists and freelancers by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Richmond entrepreneur Kia Rahmani didn’t waste any time from conceptualizing a business opportunity, to rolling out the finished product. Just two months after identifying an unfulfilled market for shared office space, Rahmani recently opened the doors to startupsxl (startupsxl.com) in the Alderbridge Business Park, at 1105-4871 Shell Rd. Rahmani, 28, believes there’s a market for what he’s now offering: a fully-furnished shared office space for 16 people, where individuals or small groups can rent space that’s separated by IKEA-style dividers and book cases, with a common lunch area and office equipment in secure surroundings. “I think we’re a little bit ahead of the curve. You will see this trend picking up more and more in 2012,” said Rahmani, who holds an MBA from the Sauder School of Business at University of B.C. “Over 98 per cent of businesses are small businesses. It’s a huge number. A lot of small businesses are looking to tap into efficient ways of getting up and running. The flexibility of what co-working spaces offers is key to being efficient and lean,” he said. “It’s a perfect solution,” Rahmani said, as risk is mitigated by the lack of long-term contracts, and the focus can be on running their business rather than worrying about setting up utilities, internet, fax and telephone lines, and purchasing furniture and other office necessities. Beyond the dollars and cents, individuals who had been working from an office at home might benefit from the motivation entailed in going to an office-like setting, where the

Martin van den Hemel photo Startupsxl founder Kia Rahmani said affordable shared ofﬁce space is a growing global trend—desks and furnishings, kitchens, fax and phone lines are supplied—attractive to start up and small businesses.

promise of social interaction and collaboration can stir the creative juices. “There’s kind of a psychological aspect of being in a community. It makes you feel like you’re more a part of a company. You may be able to help them, and they may be able to help you.” Without spending a penny on advertising— he did hoist a banner that looks out onto Shell Road—and relying otherwise on word of mouth, Rahmani has already rented out a

private office space for $1,200 per month, and now has just 12 spots left. The cost is $250 per month per desk. The trend of co-working started in 2009, and began gaining traction in 2010. To keep costs as low as possible, the Richmond offices are accessible from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., but that may change in the future if his clients request expanded or shifted hours. For those looking for shared office spaces

around the world, there’s a searchable network of global co-working spaces accessible via shareddesks.net, of which Rahmani is a co-founder and charged with championing the concept in North America. “In Europe, it’s a big thing.” Eventually, Rahmani envisions small businesses not just sharing desks and ofﬁce space, but services as well, such as legal work, marketing and consulting.

Public awareness might work better than a ban From Page 1 “With millions of sharks being killed each year just for their fins, this international marine conservation crisis requires immediate action,” said Donnelly, the Opposition’s Fisheries and Oceans Critic, in a statement. “The often illegal targeting of sharks for their fins is causing a rapid decline in shark populations and hurting marine ecosystems around the world.” In a Mustel poll commissioned by Donnelly, 84 per cent of British Columbians were found to support a federal ban on shark fin imports.

Ban could be seen as ‘attack’ on identity

jay.tong photo via Flickr A bowl of shark ﬁn soup—a delicacy served at some Richmond restaurants.

At the Summer Night Market, Hong Kong vendor Top Wok sold a unique alternative to shark fin soup. His gelatin imitation “Sharp Fin Soup” attracted plenty of attention among market-goers. But plenty of local eateries still sell the real thing. The website stopsharkfinning.net lists restaurants it believes has shark fin soup on its menu, and urges diners to boycott them. As of yesterday, four Richmond restaurants were on the list.

Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, favours creating public awareness of issues surrounding shark ﬁn soup before a government bylaw. “The ﬁrst step is we should try to work with industry to try to stop the serving of it,” he said. “We know from our experience that when you engage industry and you get them to be part of the solution, you’ll get better results.”

Conservationist Nicholas Dulvy said a city ban isn’t necessarily the answer. “How would Canadians react if you said we’re going to ban turkey at Thanksgiving? It would feel like an attack on the identity of Canadians,” said Dulvy, a Simon Fraser University associate professor and Canadian research chair in marine biodiversity and conservation. “In the same way, I could imagine the Chinese community would react pretty badly to external calls on how they should live their lives and set about their traditions.” Dulvy said he’s been encouraged by the younger generation’s attitudes toward shark ﬁn soup—and he said they seem to be winning over the older generation and communicating the plight of sharks to many members of the Chinese community. Nonetheless, the shark ﬁn trade is caught in a “very, very severe conservation problem,” he said, noting approximately 38 million sharks are killed each year to support it. That’s put many species of sharks at a genuine risk of extinction, said Dulvy, “We don’t know when they might be extinct, it might be 10 years, it might be 100 years, but what we do know is there’s virtually no strong

“How would Canadians react if you said we’re going to ban turkey at Thanksgiving? It would feel like an attack on the identity of Canadians.” - Nicholas Dulvy

management of shark fisheries out there on the world’s oceans, so there’s nothing to restrain this massive demand from within the Chinese communities around the world.” Dulvy pointed to the need for sustainable fisheries around the world. This week he was in meetings with Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, other conservationists and industry representatives to talk about shark fisheries issues right here in Canada. The meetings have given him hope. “We know that you can have sustainable shark fisheries. It’s just that many countries in the world are struggling to get to that position.”

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Come and join us for a great community celebration of Christmas with MLA Linda Reid and MLA John Yap, representatives of City Council and many community agencies, churches and organizations, with the Salvation Army Band. Special Guests: Bishop Michael Ingham & Storyteller Anne MacKenna.

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City Board Holiday recycling and garbage collection Single family dwelling schedule affected Garbage collection and Blue Box and Green Can recycling will be collected one day later for the weeks of: • December 26 to 30 due to the Boxing Day statutory holiday • January 2 to 6 due to the New Year’s statutory holiday

Staff Reporter Richmond Fire-Rescue is hoping to establish a training facility in East Richmond on land compliments of Lafarge North America. Operators of the cement plant have offered ﬁreﬁghters one hectare (2.5 acre) of land next to its No. 9 Road facility, according to city staff. Richmond Fire-Rescue is asking city council for its approval—along with some cash. An estimated $200,000 would be needed for a training structure, along with approximately $35,500 annually for operating costs. A city council committee endorsed the idea Tuesday, suggesting costs “be considered” as part of the 2012

budget. If council approves, city hall would meet with nearby property owners before inking a deal with Lafarge. The site is a former landfill. It would allow firefighters to participate in night training, emergency simulations and practise with live, smoky fires. Deputy chief Tim Wilkinson noted training exercises are key to the department’s success. “Frequent training keeps emergency responders sharp and ready to deploy when needed, and safe while they perform the emergency service,” said Wilkinson in a report to council. A site in Richmond would reduce travel time and overtime costs of sending firefighters to Langley for training, fire officials told councillors. According to Wilkinson, some of Richmond’s seven fire halls have training facilities, but none offer significant space for outdoor training. He noted the department has used mall and movie theatre parking lots for emergency vehicle driver training—but landowners are now seeking to be paid.

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Louie Sander Goosen, son of Richmond Olympian Alexa Loo and her husband Ari Goosen, entered the world at 2:07 a.m. on Nov. 29 at a healthy nine pounds and eight ounces. Louie was born at Richmond Hospital, and his parents couldn’t be more proud. “Special thanks go out to the team at Richmond General for their kind, professional care,” Loo wrote in an e-mail Tuesday. She also distributed photos of little Louie being held to the chest by mom and dad. Loo, a Richmond resident, is a retired Olympic snowboard competitor who recently ran for Richmond council, ﬁnishing about a thousand votes back of a seat.

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Former Richmond Centre MLA Olga Ilich was named co-chair of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson’s task force on housing affordability on Monday. Ilich brings many years of real estate development experience to the task force, which has a mandate to examine the causes of unaffordable housing in Vancouver, review city land assets for opportunities for new affordable housing, and examine ﬁnancial models in other cities to promote affordable housing. “I’m very pleased that Ms. Ilich will be co-chairing this task force,” Robertson said in a press release. “She brings a wealth of experience in real estate development and construction, having served as president of Suncor Development, executive (vice president) of Progressive Construction, and president of the Urban Development Institute, among others.”

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Rules meant to protect people working at night in British Columbia have been changed to allow gas station and convenience store clerks to work alone, without barriers. WorkSafeBC announced amendments to Grant’s Law on Thursday, finding it wasn’t “practicable,” or feasible, for retailers to hire additional workers or erect protective barriers. Convenience stores can follow other safety procedures, including timelock safes that can’t be opened during late night hours, video surveillance, as well as keeping limited amounts of cash and lottery tickets at hand. In addition, employers will be required to do regular security audits to confirm that all the controls have been implemented. The change has outraged the family of Grant De Patie, who fought hard to implement Grant’s Law after he was killed in 2005. The law made British Columbia the first province in Canada to make drivers pay before they pump gas, and required employers to have two workers or barriers for those who work retail graveyard shifts.

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A first court appearance was held for Sophie Laboissonniere in Vancouver provincial court on Wednesday. The Richmond resident is charged with participating in a riot and breaking and entering. No plea was entered. Police allege she took part in the June 15 Stanley Cup riot that SOPHIE happened in downtown Vancouver. LABOISSONNIERE She is alleged to be one of the people who looted the downtown London Drugs store. The 20-year-old, who was crowned Miss Congeniality at the Miss Coastal Vancouver pageant, is next scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 19, 2012.

Experts offer cash for collectibles, antiques, musical instruments, gold, coins by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Not familiar with the TV show Treasure Hunters Roadshow, which is coming to Richmond next week? Think BBC’s Antiques Roadshow crossed with an online auction, where instead of appraisals, the team from Treasure Hunters dole out cash for your valuables. Matthew Enright, spokesperson for Treasure Hunters, said Richmond is just the second stop in British Columbia, following a visit to Chilliwack this week. “There’s a story behind every item that comes through. We get to see some unbelievable items.” From a 19th century electric chair from the New York State penitentiary, to Johnny Cash’s bed, to serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s prison paintings, the objects brought in range from the cool to the creepy. The show has mainly been visiting cities in Ontario and Quebec, Enright said, but after a successful ﬁrst television season, is working into British Columbia. “We don’t appraise anything at all,” Enright said, noting that it would be a conﬂict of interest to give an item appraisal and then offer to purchase it. “We’re giving people market value of what a product is worth.” Enright said the show is connected to millions of collectors around the world, and gauges an item’s value based on the demand and what a collector’s willing to pay. “We actually pay people for their stuff,” he said. And considering the state of the economy, while some people are experiencing tough times, there’s still many people buying collectibles. The Treasure Hunters will be at the Best Western Abercorn Plus, 9260 Bridgeport Rd., from Monday, Dec. 19 through Thursday, 9 Treasure Hunters, which is like Antiques Roadshow crossed with an a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Friday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. online auction, is coming to Richmond next week.

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CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJORK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE DEPARTMENT GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com JAMES MARSHALL, 604-247-3701 james@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.

EDITORIAL: A gift to the banks

n this frenzied Christmas shopping season, as consumers hurry from store to store seeking the perfect gift for everyone on their list, there appears to be a port in the storm. Gift cards are wildly popular. They’re easy to send in the mail or stuff in a stocking. They show at least a semblance of thought was given to the recipient’s desires yet still empower that recipient to get something they truly want. Canadians spend about six bil-

lion dollars a year on gift cards. A survey last year by Maritz Research suggested almost half of Canadians were hoping to ﬁnd a gift card under their Christmas tree. They’re also popular with retailers. Statistics Canada says more than 80 per cent of large Canadian retailers offer gift cards. For those shoppers still having a hard time making a decision at the gift card display, the credit card gift card issued by a number of banks seems like the perfect solution. But beware the ﬁne print. There’s lots of it. Most of which works

against the consumer to devalue the worth of the card. Gift cards issued by retailers are regulated by provincial consumer laws. In BC, that means they can’t have expiry dates and consumers can’t be charged fees to acquire or maintain the cards; what you buy is what you get. But bank credit card gift cards are regulated by Ottawa, which has yet to act to protect consumers against extra fees or expiry dates. Those fees can quickly chip away at the full value of the gift card, from a transaction fee to actually

buy the card, to monthly maintenance fees to charges to have the bank check the balance remaining on the card. And if the card does expire, the bank will gladly issue a new one for a substantial fee, plus a cancellation fee equal to the balance still on the card. It all adds up to make a credit card gift card seem more a gift to the banks than the recipient. It’s time the federal government bring the rules for those cards in line with those that apply to retailer gift cards. ‚ —Burnaby NewsLeader

Fighting the pressure to ‘Buy, Buy, Buy’ this time of year

Shades of Green Arzeena Hamir

t’s not often that I want to cut myself and my family off from the world but at this time of the year, the pressure to “Buy, Buy, Buy” is immense. Flyers are coming in the mail, commercials are all over the TV, and billboards on transit are full of messages of the things that my family need to make us happy. I thought I had pre-empted all the “list making” back in October when I sat my kids down and explained how the holidays were about our family spending time together and that mum and dad were not going to be buying gifts that would one day end up in the landﬁll. My kids are pretty smart. They know when I mean business and they’re all about making gifts from scratch, as long as they’re not on the receiving end. Hand made cards and food gifts are ﬁne for granny and granddad but heaven forbid they get something hand made. They were also clever enough to know that I meant business when I said “no plastic toys.” So

I’ve downloaded this picture onto my computer and whenever one of my own children comes up to me with a ﬂyer or with a “List for Santa.” I say nothing. I ﬂash the picture on my screen.

what is a kid to do in that circumstance? Send their lists off to their grandparents. Seriously, these kids are devious. Well, this year, I’m armed with some high-tech help. The ﬁrst aid came through Facebook. It wasn’t a how-to list or a recipe for anything. It was a simple picture. On one side is a photo of small children, possibly from Somalia, naked, with their ribs showing and distended bellies. They’re reaching for something off camera. Next to them is a picture of two North American women with shopping trolleys and hands full of boxes of toys. The caption underneath reads “Deﬁne Necessity.” I’ve downloaded the picture onto my computer and whenever one of my own children comes up

to me with a flyer or with a “List for Santa.” I say nothing. I flash the picture on my screen. They usually stop mid sentence and turn around. It’s very effective. However, for those times when a computer is not near, I get a helping hand from Metro Vancouver. They too know what a huge cost to society and the environment the holidays can generate. Their campaign, “Create Memories, Not Garbage” is full of ideas for gifts that do indeed help to create memories. Options include ski or snowboarding lessons, movie tickets, cooking classes, spa gift certificates and more. If a physical gift is required, they suggest baked goods, a basket of artisan chocolates, a vintage china teacup set with tea, or a durable kitchen tool.

I’m sure there are even more creative ideas out there. The point is, looking back, I don’t think my kids remember any of the toys that they were given 2 or 3 years ago. What they remember was stringing popcorn for the tree, going tubing on Seymour, and our trip on the Canada Line to watch the Polar Express in 3D at the Imax downtown. So if there are any gift givers out there, certain grandparents for example, who think they’re doing kids a favour by giving in to their demands, stay strong. Batteries should not be required this season. Arzeena Hamir is coordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeena hamir@shaw.ca.

“Create Memories, Not Garbage” is full of ideas for gifts that do indeed help to create memories.

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Proselytizing the poor? Editor: The letter from Maryanne Badun in Wednesday’s Review shone a beacon on a form of hypocrisy that at times frustrates the efforts of individuals who want to help the less fortunate. It is very likely that there are individuals in the Hand Up to Hope organization who volunteer from a sincere personal desire to help. What Ms. Badun’s experience shows quite clearly is that the primary motivation of the organization and those who direct it is not feeding the hungry, but is entirely

focused on proselytizing. They are not alone in this mockery of religious principles. There are many, likely hundreds, of similar organizations purporting to serve the local poor throughout this land and the desperate peoples of the Third World. Their shame is to hide their religious zealotry behind a pious, but phony curtain. Giving awards to such groups demeans the entire concept of recognizing volunteers. Bob Simpson Richmond

Don’t raise the rent, cut city staff Editor: I would state that I have no connection whatsoever to any of the groups that have been hit by the massive rent increases for city facilities. Now, in my humble opinion, we are seeing the consequences of Richmond’s dumb decision to build the “Big Oweval.” This massive ﬁscal black hole is, at least in part, responsible for the unfair increases that are being imposed on our citizens’ clubs. (Why did no one in the last election answer the question of how much money is being poured into the operation of this monstrosity?) Another factor that seems to have caused, at least in part, the increases, is the massive group of bureaucrats that have assembled at the Richmond civic feeding trough! When one examines the salary structure of Richmond mandarins, we ﬁnd

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that the top 20 positions at City Hall, gross out at $3,411,173. And that is based on 2008 salaries! But why do we need such a huge group of fat cats to run our city and why are we paying such salaries? To make up for the cash drain, they are hiking the rent for groups using civic facilities, to the point where these organizations will soon become history! The cure to this problem is not simple, but I would suggest that as a start, the “new” council cut its salary range for the top 20 by a ﬂat 10 per cent, and direct this cash to the preservation of Civic Groups. The council should then undertake a full review of the managerial positions, with a view to eliminating, or consolidating, at least a quarter of the group. T.R. (Terry) Murphy Richmond

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ability to write quickly, and some facility with the internet. For those who like helping others you could become a senior services provider. They do things like help people move, prepare homes for special needs equipment (think bath rails and ramps), and even do personal grooming and housekeeping. While many seniors are on ďŹ xed incomes, there are still those who have loads of dough and are willing to pay handsomely for the help. Voice-over work is another

truck driver in Milwaukee, after making $6,500 for taking a drug and submitting to blood tests and echocardiograms over 48 days, went on to make $80,000 volunteering for various studies.â&#x20AC;? Not the kind of risk that most of us would take willingly, but maybe the guy was desperate.

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From Page 15 In 2005, there were 180 such deaths in Metro Vancouver alone, so seeing a major drop can only be good news, he said. “Now, we’re just back to where we were before the new laws came in. I don’t think (the drop in alcohol-related deaths) will change,” Gaumont said. In his ruling, Justice Jon Sigurdson said the increased penalties for blowing in the “warn” range of 0.05 to 0.08 per cent, are permissible. But drivers who blow in the “fail” range above 0.08 should have a chance to challenge the decision if their vehicles are impounded for 30 days and they face thousands of dollars in administrative penalties, Sigurdson said. Gaumont said the government has indicated it will be looking to amend the year-old impaired driving law and that the RCMP is looking forward to working with them as they review the judge’s decision and amend the new rules. In the meantime, police will revert to the old roadside impairment rules, which means impaired drivers can still face a 90day administrative driving prohibition and can still be charged criminally if they are driving while under the inﬂuence of alcohol. The newer penalties— which Sigurdson did not immediately strike down while he awaits submissions from the province and the driver challenging the new rules—are more strict, allowing police to give drivers with a blood alcohol reading in the “warn” range a three-day driving ban, a $200 administrative penalty and another $250 fee to have a driver’s licence reinstated. For roadside readings of 0.08 per cent or higher, police have been imposing a 90-day driving ban, a $500 ﬁne and impounding the vehicle for 30 days. That suspension can cost a driver $3,750 for such things as towing, storage and a mandatory “responsible driver” course. Gaumont said he doesn’t want to see anyone killed by impaired drivers, whether the new rules stay in effect or not. “Make sure you have a safe way home and don’t drink and drive,” he said. – with files from Tom Fletcher

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Youth relationships πPage 18

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Balancing digital life and real life by Angelica Poversky Youth Reporter

You walk past your local park on a sunny, beautiful day, feeling refreshed and calm. The sky is blue and the warm air is friendly, the birds are chirping happily, but the sounds of them singing are replaced by the beeping of your phone. Everyone sharing the sunshine with you is crossing the road with eyes glued to their phones and blocking off reality. Some may say this “addiction” to digital communication is both hazardous and making people less social. “Yeah, when I’m with my friends in person I’m constantly texting my other friends. Or I’m on Facebook checking my notifications, which means I spend less time with the friend I’m actually with,” Grade 8 Hugh Boyd student Hailee Ellerington says. However, what if social media itself isn’t truly the problem? These types of social media are mesmeric only because they lead teenagers (and adults) to believe that they would lose touch, or become less important to their friends. Michelle Stack, an associate professor at the Department of Educational Studies of The University of British Columbia questions whether social media is the true problem. Instead of labelling it “bad” and “wrong”, she says we should understand what is causing the behaviour of excessively checking Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, text and BBM. Numerous times the cause of constantly engaging in a virtual life is pressure from peers.

The desire to stay “in the loop” is overwhelming. It’s almost a fear of being excluded. “When you don’t go on Facebook for a week, people start to figure out dates to hang out and you’re left out” Hailee Ellerington explains. Teenagers admit to finding themselves angry if their friend doesn’t virtually reply instantly. Many high school students agree the amount of time that is supposed to be in-between each text is four or five minutes. “What society is trying to figure out is how long it should take to respond; sometimes it can feel like you can’t even leave your phone to go for a walk,” Stack, an expert in media and educational leadership, adds. Teenagers are socializing daily just like today’s adults would have 30 years ago over the home telephone. Socializing is what teens want to maintain. “I’m not addicted to my phone, I’m addicted to my friends,” McMath’s Alyshia Guan says. “Texting is real life too, right? We’re still talking like we would in real life, it’s just that we can’t see each other’s faces. I don’t find anything different from it.” McNair secondary student Dennis Virshilas has advice in balancing both digital and real social interactions. “You really need moderation for real life and texting because if you don’t then your whole life is going to revolve around your phone or Facebook account and you won’t live real life.” Grade 11 McMath student Noah Seltzer says that texting and social media can also have a positive impact. See Page 20

π McNair students Alyshia Guan and Thomas Hamberger juggle their real and digital lives. JULIA OLSEN PHOTO

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Teenage relationships by Anushka Kurian and Alice Hou Youth Reporters

Dating: some say it is a waste of time, but others, like Lorie Leung, a Grade 10 student at R.A. McMath Secondary, say that it can give you moments that make you feel on top of the world. In Richmond, kids are adapting to the idea of dating at young ages. Connor Long, a Grade 8 student at Hugh Boyd Secondary, has had three relationships since Grade 5. His first high school relationship ended recently, and his ex-girlfriend, who wishes to remain anonymous, believes that shyness got in the way of the relationship. “We would be on different ends of the room, just smiling and waving and blushing. I would just be talking about him to my friends… and acting all confident, but when I got in front of him I would freeze up and go into this weird shy mode,” she says when explaining her struggles with the relationship. She adds that, “here in Grade 8… it’s a big deal to be dating someone. Everyone sees relationships around them and everyone wants to see what it’s like. And the second someone asks them out they’re going to say yes. It doesn’t matter if they don’t like the person, as long as they can say that person is their boyfriend, or this person is my girlfriend.”

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While some see dating as a label, others set expectations for their partner. Particularly for young girls, who, according to Natalia Lora, a Grade 8 student at Boyd, “dream of having that picture perfect relationship with that perfect guy.” “I know you can’t expect everything from the guy, but a girl always has hope that he would be like a guy from a movie…Every girl dreams of a guy who’s chivalrous. But chivalry just isn’t that common anymore,” says Lora, who has decided that dating at her age is just a label and not worth it.

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The program kicked off on Sept. 18 and approximately 35 to 40 students were selected. More than half of the students participating in the program are from Richmond. “...TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Program offer[s] more than just textbook assignments and tests but rather real, awe-inspiring success stories of entrepreneurs ...” said Parween Mander, a student at R.C. Palmer Secondary. When asked what tips he would give to future entrepreneurs, Sandhu said “build a strong team” and “find your passion.”

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“What are you going to do next year?” With university application season arriving in full swing, and midterm exams just around the corner, high school seniors are finding themselves faced with that same question everywhere they go. Grade 12 student Veronika Bylicki knows she wants to go to university in the fall, but when asked where, she can only say “I don’t know!” The choice between staying at home versus going away for university is a difficult one that will be faced by many Lower

Mainland students in the upcoming months. As Bylicki put it, “There are so many aspects to keep in mind, like cost, happiness, leaving your family, and what kind of experience you are looking for.” The idea of leaving home and living in residence seems like a dream for many teenagers who are anxious for adventure and independence. Monica Chen, a Grade 12 student from Richmond said she would like to go away because she “like[s] the idea of independence, and experiencing something new.” Residence life offers many opportunities to meet people from all over

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When Param Sandhu moved to Canada, he promised himself he would never do anything for more than 10 years without diversifying. Following in his father’s steps, Amit Sandhu became the Chief Executive Officer of Ampri Group of Companies. Over the last 15 years, the group developed over 450 homes, 500 residential apartments, 43,000 square feet of commercial retail space, and several urban-development and agricultural properties across Canada. Now the younger Sandhu is giving teens in Vancouver the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be an entrepreneur through the TYE program, which is held in 17 cities around the world. The TYE program consists of eight weeks of classroom instruction to help high school students from Grades 9 to 12 learn about the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur. The classes are followed by workshops and a business competition where the winning team will present to a global judging panel in Atlanta, Georgia for a chance to win $25,000 in prizes. “I’m inspired by the opportunities the TYE Vancouver program brings to high school students and I’m excited to see where it takes them in their careers,” he said. “Playing a small role in their education and view on entrepreneurship gives me great fulfillment.”

Leung, who went through a breakup earlier this year, agrees that “sometimes, you don’t need to get in a relationship because the friendship you have with the other person is worth much more. “ “If you do decide to date in high school, you have to know that being a relationship is a lot of work,” says Leung, who says she and her ex-boyfriend found it hard to make time for each other. Although as a Grade 8 student, Lora feels she is too young to get involved romantically, not all young high school students have found it difficult to sustain long term relationships. David Wong and Fiona Wong are both in Grade 12 and have been dating each other since Grade 9. So how did the two Grade 9s make their relationship last when in Grade 8, relationships have been crashing in less than two weeks? Lora feels that the majority of relationships at her grade level fall apart because the two people don’t really know each other. “Practically all of my friends are in a relationship. They change boyfriends and girlfriends very often, and every two weeks or so, they ‘break up’,” she says. In contrast, Fiona and David were already best friends before they started dating, and both stress communication and time commitment as crucial elements in the relationship. According to Fiona, “you must repeatedly fall in love with your boyfriend, because without romantic elements to ‘spice up’ the relationship, it can easily die.”

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the continent, form lifelong friendships, and become completely immersed in school spirit. Erika Kinach, a Delta native and first year student at St Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, said: “I primarily wanted to go away for school because I wanted the university experience.” However, being away from home can have its downsides. The comforts of home, such as quality meals, family, and quiet time are sometimes missed by Kinach, who also slates the costliness as a drawback of her choice. Finance is a recurring factor influencing almost all students in their choice of where to study. When asked, many Grade 12 students said that they liked the idea of going away for school, but probably wouldn’t, due to the cost of travel, residence, and food. Richmond resident and first year UBC student Jesse Macht said: “Although I did consider going away for school, it really felt like if I was going to do so I wanted to be able to pay for it myself.”

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Young workers most vulnerable by Julia Olsen Youth Reporter

Working as a painter in the summer of 2008, Jessica Kruger never gave a second thought to the risks associated with her job. One moment, she was at the top of a ladder, painting a house. An instant later, she blacked out and woke up in a hospital bed. Jessica had broken her neck and back in four places. At age 15, Jessica entered the workforce as a house painter. Unaware of all the risks, she chose the job because of the high wage and guaranteed acceptance as her sister was a franchisee owner. After being diagnosed as a quadriplegic, her days were filled with physiotherapy and occupational therapy. She said: “Determination and stubbornness are the key characteristics that have gotten me to where I am today.” Currently studying English literature at Simon Fraser University, Kruger aspires to join the Paralympics Rugby Team. For those about to enter the workforce for the first time, she has this piece of advice: “There is no reason to do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable simply because you are afraid of losing that job.

Your employer cannot fire you for being concerned about safety.” WorkSafeBC statistics reveal that youth workers aged between 15 – 24 are very vulnerable to being hurt at work. Those statistics indicate that on average, between 2005 and 2009, 28 youth workers were injured every day in BC. Each week, 41 adolescent workers are the victims of serious, life-altering injuries. According to Robin Schooley, a new and young worker industry specialist from WorkSafeBC, one way to change these statistics is to raise awareness of the rights of youth workers. Workplace rights dictate that youth workers have the right to undergo proper job training, including how to stay safe in their work environment and how to act in an emergency. According to Schooley, if they are uncomfortable with a job, youth workers can explain to their supervisors why they feel it is unsafe. If workers are still not satisfied with the outcome, they can contact the workplace safety manager, and WorkSafeBC at (604) 276-3100 or toll-free at 1-888621-7233. For more information about their rights, workers can also visit the website http://raiseyourhand.com/.

π Work safety advocate Jessica Kruger. Steven Chua photo

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VW Beetle drops bud vase and gets more aggressive look for 2012 by Neil Moore Special to Black Press It was a car that made people smile. At least in the beginning. The New Beetle was a thoroughly modern reinterpretation of arguably the world’s best-known automotive icon—one that until the new generation vehicle launched in 1998, had seen very little stylistic change since it debuted in 1938. The original sold approximately 21 million units, but its faults were legion. Even a series of upgrades, such as a larger rear window (to replace the tiny split glass), curved front windscreen, automatic choke, fuel injection, more powerful engines (although the car was still hopelessly slow by today’s standards), and even air conditioning, could not keep up with the advancements made by other automakers—particularly on

The 2012 Beetle is longer, wider and lower than the previous version, with a look that is more purposeful, and at the same time more true to the original.

these shores. Yet people fondly reminisce about it— probably in the same way as they do their leaky, roach-infested ﬁrst apartment. Plywood to replace rotting ﬂoorboards and a heating system that often required scraping frost from the inside windshield were two of

its many failings. So the New Beetle could be nothing but a mechanical and technological improvement in nearly every way. Which it was, and so much more. After an absence from Canadian showrooms for two decades, people welcomed the new model.

I remember the smiles and waves during its launch. The new “people’s car” appealed to all age groups, and both genders, with its bright colours and whimsical styling that completely updated the look, but was still unmistakably a Beetle. See Page 27

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New Beetle is a fun ride From Page 24 But this generation lasted a dozen years, and as time wore on, the New Beetle’s cute semi-circular styling —and its silly flower vase—appealed less and less to men. It became known as a ‘chick car.’ So when I announced to a few of the guys that I was testing the all-new 2012 Beetle, the heckling was predictable. Mind you, these cretins hadn’t yet seen the new car. The 2012 Beetle is longer, wider and lower than the one it replaces, looking more potent, but at the same time staying even more true to the original. And despite the decrease in height, there’s a slight increase in passenger volume That’s a plus for taller rear passengers, who in the last Beetle couldn’t sit straight up. In the new model, the roofline appears to have been pulled back a little – its profile now more of an oval than a circle – providing the added headroom in rear where it was sorely needed. There’s a small sacrifice up front, but here you’ll still find more than enough headroom for driver and passenger. There’s also added shoulder room in front, where it feels downright spacious. Leg room in rear is still tight, but is usable as long as front seats are not positioned too far back. And there’s significantly more cargo room with 436 litres behind the 50/50 split folding rear seats and 850 litres with them folded. The ‘old’ New Beetle provided 300 and 770. Mechanicals are based upon the new Jetta, and this includes both engines. The base powerplant, which is also a carryover from the last generation Beetle, has been tuned for better fuel economy and performance. In the 2010 New Beetle, its 2.5-litre inline five cylinder made 150 hp and 170 lb/ ft of torque. Starting with the Golf and Jetta, and now in the 2012 Beetle, that increases to 170 hp and 177 lb/ft. This engine pow-

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Going Rogue with Nissan plant the pedal. Still, there was minimal lean in the corners, and with its brisk takeoff and decent steering feedback, was a pleasure to drive that the original never was. Sport mode dials this up a notch, providing later shifts for even better acceleration. The Sportline model gets a 2.0-litre turbo four (200 hp and 207 lb/ft of torque), mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG with Tiptronic. I haven’t yet had the opportunity to drive this Beetle, but was impressed by the same engine in the heavier Jetta GLI. The turbo-powered Beetles will be trickling into dealer showrooms over the next month or so, with more availability in February. I hope to give this model a good run in the spring, when the weather improves. Still, turbo or not, the 2012 Beetle is a fun ride that combines retro chic with some level of practicality. It pays tribute to the much-loved original, but does so without the shortcomings that – truth be told – really drove us crazy.

There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to compact crossovers, a favourite segment for thrifty Canadian consumers. And Nissan’s latest offering, the 2012 Rogue, is certainly worth a look after two straight years of styling tweaks and technological adjustments. “There are many ways to look at ‘value’ these days and the Nissan Rogue delivers by every measure – affordability, fuel efficiency, quality and versatility,” said Judy Wheeler, director of marketing for Nissan Canada. “For 2012, Rogue was updated with the same themes in mind as when it was named – aggressive styling, functionality and fun-to drive.” The Rogue made a splash in Canada, launching after its 2007 debut at the Detroit Auto Show, replacing the X-Trail and winning its SUV/CUV Under $35,000 category at the 2008 AJAC Car of the Year test fest. For 2011, the Rogue was treated to a mild mid-life makeover, adding a spoiler and other refinements. The lineup was also diversified with an added top-of-the-line SL trim level, complementing the base Rogue S and mid-range Rogue SV models. There are option packages and choices of either front-wheel-drive

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hanukah is a Jewish holiday that occurs around the same time as Christmas, making it one of the better-known holidays of Judaism. Although Chanukah is now much about flickering candles and eight days of celebration, there are many lesser known traditions and facts about the holiday. To non-celebrants, Chanukah is commonly con-

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IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE • January 16: At 8:00 a.m., neighbourhood schools: a) begin accepting for the 2012/2013 school year English Kindergarten registrations b) distribute Alternate Program applications for Early/Late French Immersion and Montessori c) Alternate Program Application accepted at Richmond School Board Office • January 23: schools begin receiving transfer applications at 8:00 a.m. • February 3: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for application forms for Early/Late French Immersion and Montessori to be received at the School Board Office. • February 8: District wide draws take place for Early/ Late Immersion and Montessori. • March 1: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for parents to confirm acceptance of the placement assigned through the district-wide draw for Alternate Programs. • March 1: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for parents to submit transfer applications to schools. • March 9: Letters mailed to parents advising them of the status of their child’s transfer application. • June 15: Deadline (4:00 p.m.) for parents to submit registrations at English neighbourhood schools for guaranteed school entry in September. Students registered after this time may have to be placed at a school other than their neighbourhood school. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AT NEIGHBOURHOOD SCHOOL • Proof of Canadian citizenship or Landed/Permanent Resident status for the parent/legal guardian AND child. • Original birth certificate for the child. • Proof of Richmond residence (purchase/rental agreement, mortgage document, tax notice). • Immunization record for the child for completion of health records Note: School entry boosters are required for Kindergarten. Contact Population Health Services for further information (604-233-3150).

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Happy Chanukah There are two miracles associated with Chanukah From Page 30 •Jewish tradition concerning Chanukah isn’t cut and dry. As said, it’s not included in the Torah, and much of the history of Maccabean events survived into modern times only through texts written in Greek. For the classic Jewish view of Chanukah origins, individuals must turn to the Talmud, a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs and history. What can be found is this: “On the 25th day of Kislev [begin] the eight days of Hanukkah, on which lamentation for the dead and fasting are forbidden. For when the Greeks entered the Temple, they defiled all the oils in it, and when the Hasmonean dynasty prevailed over them and defeated them, they searched and found only one bottle of oil sealed by the High Priest. It contained only enough for one day’s lighting. Yet a miracle was brought about with it, and they lit [with that oil] for eight days. The following year they were established as a festival, with Hallel (prayers of praise) andThanksgiving.” •It has been said that the Maccabean war was the first war of ideology. The Maccabees weren’t warriors by nature. They were pious men stirred to action by beliefs. •There are actually two miracles associated with Chanukah. First is that a flask of oil was found at all. The second is that the scant amount of oil found was enough to light the temple for eight days. •Chanukah is celebrated on the same day each year according to the Hebrew calendar. But because the Hebrew calendar doesn’t correspond to our modern calendar, the day seems to fluctuate. •Gift-giving was not traditionally associated with Chanukah, but rather a few sweets or money were exchanged. Eventually it grew into a gift-giving holiday.

Try these delicious Chanukah recipes Chanukah is a time for celebration in many Jewish households. This eight-day event presents a week of opportunities to gather around the table and reminisce and also to eat delicious foods. Family dining is often an integral part of any celebration, whether religious or secular. It is no different for those who are celebrating Chanukah. To diversify your menu options this year, experiment with these tried-and-true recipes. Traditional Jewish Chicken Soup 1 whole chicken 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 8 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 parsnip, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Matzo balls (see below) Put the chicken in a large stock pot with the breast side down. Fill the pot with enough cold water to reach about 3 inches from the top of the pot. Add the onion, parsnip, carrots, celery, and dill. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook partially covered for 2 hours. Do not let the soup boil. Skim fat off of the top of the soup and then add the garlic cloves. Partially cover and simmer for another 2 hours to really enhance the ﬂavor. Strain the broth from the chicken soup. Return the broth to the pot. Remove the bones and skin from the chicken and cut the meat into pieces. Place them into

the soup. Add the cooked matzo balls to the broth when serving. Matzo Balls 21/2 cups matzo meal 6 eggs 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt In a medium bowl, mix together the matzo meal, eggs, oil, salt, and 1/4 cup of the broth from the chicken soup. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set up. Bring a separate pot of water to a rolling boil. Roll the matzo mixture into about 16 balls. Wet your hands to keep the dough from sticking to them. Drop the balls into boiling water, cover, and cook for about 35 minutes. Holiday Brisket 1 8-pound brisket, washed and drained 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup cola soft drink 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup honey 6 to 8 tablespoons ketchup 2 onions 1 teaspoon paprika 4 tablespoons margarine 3 tablespoons ﬂour salt and pepper Place the brisket in a roasting pan. Blend all of the seasonings by hand or in a blender and pour over the brisket. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

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Ask the Experts Q: I have degeneration in my neck and my

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light goes out?

Athe:startWhenof aaslippery pilot light goes out more than once, it can be downhill slope of maintenance repairs. If the age of your furnace is over 15 years, now is probably a good time to take action and look into investing in a new furnace. Given the government grants which are available and energy savings it is a good time to research the options available. Give us a call at 778-802-1607 and tell us what is happening and we will help you make the right decision. www.ashtonservicegroup.com.

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If you have degeneration or osteoarthritis you can definitely see a chiropractor and benefit tremendously. Various traumas like stomach sleeping, car accidents, sport injuries childhood falls and stress at work can cause your spin to become misaligned. If these subluxations (misalignments) are not corrected they can lead to degeneration of the spin. Degeneration is not a normal process of aging. It does not have to occur if you get adjusted by your chiropractor regularly and lead a healthy life. Chiropractic care can help keep you and your spine healthy and may help to slow, halt or even reverse degeneration in the spine. It will also help to improve your posture, your neck flexibility and allow you to be able to continue enjoying all your hobbies.

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As everyone knows Santa Claus is real for those who believe in him and his important work. I believe in Santa. The first time I realized this was in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. I was five years old. I vividly remember going downstairs Christmas morning, into our living room, to discover new toys sitting there for me and my sister. They hadn’t been there the night before. And the milk and cookies were gone! Holy Cow! Santa had actually been there for ME! What a feeling of incredulous wonder! We didn’t have a chimney, but my dad explained about Santa’s magic when the analytic side of my little brain started asking questions. As I began to “grow up” Santa became unbelievable, or rather I forgot how to believe in him. Over the years the Christmas season became more stressful, harried and mostly a date on the calendar to finally arrive at. Nevertheless, the essence of him and some of that feeling of wonder (or maybe it’s just memory) would still return to me every Christmas morning. Then I had children of my own and Santa Claus became real to me again. We become Santa Claus when we share, feel compassion, give comfort, get involved, do a favor, help someone out, or simply make someone smile. For me, believing in Santa Claus is believing my existence can make others better off than if I didn’t exist. It’s simply acknowledging our human nature and our unique ability for compassion, sharing and most of all, love. We all share this ability and have more similarities than differences despite our language, culture, and circumstances. I hope you believe in Santa too. Merry Early Christmas.

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Taking positive action: New opportunities to reduce taxes ~ Part 2. When you work for your investment income, the last thing you want to do is see your returns eroded by taxes. But at least you can do something to protect the money you do make. Following is one of three strategies that can help you reduce your family’s tax bill.

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You could be looking at some large capital gains over the next few years as the stock markets recover. While this is welcome news, capital gains are of course taxable outside a non-taxable account. One way you can reduce these taxes is through the new RBC Dominion Securities Family Trust. With Charlie Chan CFP, the RBC Dominion Securities Family Trust, you can effectively transfer the EPC tax-reporting obligation for the taxable income generated in the trust to your children or grandchildren. Because of the basic personal amount they can Investment claim on their tax returns, they can each earn up to approximately $50,000 Advisor in tax-free income, depending on the income mix generated in the trust (varies by province of residence). To qualify for the tax break, the income generated in the trust must email: charlie.chan@rbc.com be used for the benefit of, or allocated to, the beneficiaries of your RBC www.rbcdscharliechan.com Dominion Securities Family Trust. If you are currently paying for things like information is not intended as nor does it constitute your children’s education costs from your after-tax income, the Family Trust This tax or legal advice. Readers should consult their own lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor when planning to can make a lot of sense. When properly structured, implement a strategy. This article is supplied by Charlie Chan, an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. you don’t pay taxes on the capital gains earned Member CIPF. ®Registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. RBC Dominion Securities is a registered within the trust, so your dollar goes a lot further in trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. covering this sort of cost.

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20-30min walks about 3 times per week. Although I do enjoy this, I’m finding that my joints are starting to ache after my walks. Is there anything you can recommend that can make my exercise routine less painful?

A: These green lids are for water meters. All single family homes in Richmond have the option to sign-up for a water meter as an effort to conserve water and spend less on their annual water bills. Water meters let you pay for the amount of water you use, instead of paying a higher flat rate for unlimited Sam Orr, P.ENG. water. It has become a very popular program. Field Operations Manager

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Walking for long periods of time and walking on hard surfaces like concrete can take a toll on your joints especially if your body isn’t conditioned to it. To start, try cutting back either the number of days or the length of time that you go for walks in order to reduce the stress on your joints. You can also try walking on a treadmill or cycling to reduce impact while still getting a good workout. Lastly, try to incorporate some strength training into your routine 1-2 times per week to strengthen your muscles and connective tissues. Adding a little variety to your training program will help to keep things interesting and reduce the risk of chronic injuries. Best of luck to you! Yours in health, Isaac Payne

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Ask the Experts Q: Are you eligible for a BC New

Q: My hairdresser tells me, because it is winter my hair colour should be

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darkened. I’m afraid it may look too dark and boring. What do you think?

HST New Housing Rebate includes renovations A home owner who substantially renovates more than 90% of their home is eligible for a BC New Housing Rebate as though their home was a newly constructed residence. At least 90% of the building that existed before the renovation began must be renovated. The rebate is 71.43% of the provincial portion of the HST paid to a maximum rebate of $26,250. It will likely be available until the HST is changed on March 31, 2013. The province will release HST/PST transitional rules by March of 2012 to assist in the changeover. Resources for home owners planning repairs or renovations A Get it in Writing website at www.hiringcontractor.com explains the beneﬁts of hiring a reputable contractor and getting a written contract and receipts. The web site is co-sponsored by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). CMHC provides information on how to hire a contractor and a sample renovation contract at www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca. Enter “sample renovation contract” and “renovating a home” in the search box.

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You have two options. Use ash semi permanent colour to put a little “ice in the fire” to deepen the blonde. With darker shades use a rich warm chestnut semi permanent. For those of you who highlight your hair, we have a wonderful way of deepening the colour, by incorporating lowlights in the same shade as your natural colour. However, to avoid too great a contrast, and too dark of an outcome, we will add a third shade, two shades lighter than your natural colour as a transfer shade from the dark to the light shade. This can add warmth to the overall appearance, making the hair appear healthy and rich in colour. For those with a solid colour we can do the root re-touch, but foil a darker shade carefully through the upper body of the hair for a sumptuous, rich look that is not uniformlyy da dark but has depth and wonderful sheen.

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The annual Christmas Set, with all coins from 1¢ to $2 — with the 25¢ having a snowflake design, is always the most popular. Priced at $19.95, it is an affordable gift for Christmas stockings. The large 50¢ Christmas coin features Santa Claus and when tilted, changes to Santa’s workshop! Priced at $26.95, this is the fifth coin in the series. The Crystal Snowflakes Series is also continued, with a total of four different designs and crystals-priced at $114.95 each. The coins also have no HST attached to the price. A new uncirculated set was just issued, featuring the Parks Loonie and Toonie as well as six different quarters. Issued at $23.95, this set has a small mintage. A set of Aboriginal Art Coins featuring the orca whale, wood bison, peregrine falcon and boreal forests was just issued. The $10 silver coins each have a mintage of 10,000 and a price of $69.95 per coin. The 50¢ gold versions have a mintage of 2,500 and a price of $139.95 each. Both the silver and gold are .999 pure and have no HST on their price. Last are the 2012 Dragon Lunar coins, which come in .999 silver and have a round or scalloped shape. The dragon is the most popular in any lunar series and at $98.98, along with a small mintage, should be a very desired addition for any collection.

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associated with it. Can massage or EIMS relieve the pain and make me to return to my favourite physical activity?

A: Yes, our recent tennis elbow patients are returned into the

While every treatment frequency will very most of our patients regain physical activity very soon after each visit.

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activity after 5 sessions of EIMS only. Elbow pain as many of other sport related injuries are muscle and tendon related. The reason of the pain is usually due to training mistakes and results in pain, muscle stiffness and reduced performance. We can help to restore all of these features to the level where it will not affect the sport activity. It means that no pain controlling medication or braces will be required to play sport after the treatment.

has anyone ever shown you how best to diet? Maybe this year, ask your personal pharmacist if they have a grocery shopping exercise where they grocery shop with you? This is a great way to learn alot about what to buy and what to avoid at the grocery aisle. As for supplements, there are definitely some that can help you tone down. I personally suggest high fiber supplements such as Nutracleanse, that can make you feel more full before a meal. Vitamin rich meal replacements such as UltraMeal can also help provide more protein to help balance your diet. Visit us to learn more about our weight loss programs here at Pharmasave Steveston Village.

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Yes! Kudos to the Vancouver Police Department’s Financial Crime Unit for finding an innovative public/private method of shutting down a major cyber scam ring based out of India. Remember the phone call based Microsoft malware support scam that has been claiming victims all over the lower mainland for months now? They would phone you up and tell you your computer was infected while offering you expensive solutions, all of it phoney. I reported on it back in July in the Review, and the VPD, after fielding numerous complaints from victims, issued a public warning soon after. These scammers made the mistake of phoning me at home one day. I was quite happy to go along with the charade so while they talked and tinkered with a fake virtual computer I had setup, I collected all the forensically acquired evidence I needed to identify their methods and sources. This I duly passed onto VPD with my regards. It’s good to see the private and public sector working together to fight cyber crime and to get results.

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matching strategies with North Shore Winter Club mentor Jim Dunwoodie. The Winterhawks won the two previous meetings this season between the teams, defeating the Islanders 4-2 in exhibition play Sept. 21 and

Sports Editor Two of the top Bantam hockey teams in Western Canada face off tonight at the Richmond Ice Centre. No. 1 ranked North Shore Winter Club Winterhawks are slated to visit No. 9 ranked Seafair Islanders at the Forum. Game time is 7 p.m. Both teams are coming off impressive showings at elite tournaments. The Winterhawks reached the ﬁnal of the annual Medicine Hat Hounds Major Bantam Tournament, losing 4-0 to the Burnaby Winter Club (No. 2 ranked in Western Canada) on Nov. 20, while the Islanders defeated the Calgary Royals (No. 6 ranked in Western Canada) 4-3 in the ﬁnal of the

Busayong starring for Falcons Denise Busayong isn’t missing a beat in her ﬁrst season playing college hoops. The former Matthew McNair Marlin is the Paciﬁc Western Athletic Conference Athlete of the Week after leading the Langara Falcons to a pair of victories last weekend. Despite being assigned the task of defending the opposition’s top scorer, she had 16 points in a win over New Westminster Royals on Friday, and added 30 in an 84-49 win over Columbia Bible College of Abbotsford Saturday. “We haven’t had a scorer like Denise from Richmond since Virigina Watson of Steveston,” said coach Mike Evans.

duplicating the feat in a placement game Oct. 29. North Shore Winter Club is 5-0-0 in Paciﬁc Coast league play, while Seafair is 3-0-4 after a 5-1 win over Chilliwack on Wednesday. Ryan Wilkinson, who

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Don Fennell photo Matthew Brown (2) and his Seafair Islander teammates celebrate a goal. Winners of the Rick Lapointe Bantam tournament in Victoria last weekend, the Islanders (No. 9 in Western Canada) host North Shore Winter Club Winterhawks (No. 1 in Western Canada) tonight at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Ice Centre.

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Seafair is a hard-working team that is also known for its discipline and balance. They can score as well as check, and get solid goaltending from Jacob Latrace and Quinn Toyoda who split the duties. Then there is captain Glenn Gawdin. Averaging more than two points per game this season, he’s capable of putting the team on his back. In Victoria, he was in on 23 of the Islanders’ 29 goals and led the tournament in scoring with 13 goals and 10 assists in six games. The second leading scorer in the tournament was Kody Mcdonald who had 12 points for the bronze medalist Pursuit of Excellence of Kelowna which is ranked No. 3 in Western Canada.

Gawdin was in on all four goals in the ﬁnal-game win over the Royals, as Seafair avenged a 5-3 loss in the tournament opener in which the Royals scored three powerplay goals and added an empty netter. “We took a couple bad penalties in that game, one of those being for too many men,” said Seafair coach Weber. Seafair got to the ﬁnal by upsetting Pursuit of Excellence 4-3 in overtime in the semifinals. Brett Galves scored the winning goal on a rebound. “Any game you win in overtime is a good win,” said Weber. “But that was a battle. We knew they had a very good powerplay and were quick and we made some adjustments and our kids stepped up.”

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Patti Martin and Shafik Ladha, two of Richmond's most successful Realtors, share an unbridled passion for their community. They truly believe that Richmond is unique in the world, that there’s no better place to live, work, and play. This holiday season, they decided to do something extraordinary for the community they love. That's where the Richmond Christmas Fund comes in.

The Richmond Christmas Fund provides low-income families with grocery vouchers and gifts so they can enjoy a memorable holiday celebration. The program is made possible by generous community support. Inspired by the Christmas Fund’s mission, and wanting to help in any way they could, Patti and Shafik formed what can only be called a “dream team,” and got down to work. To start, each of them donated $1,000 to the Christmas Fund. This in itself was a significant contribution, but they knew they could do more. They began contacting their colleagues in the real estate community, asking them if they, too, would give $1,000. With that, Patti Martin and Shafik Ladha’s Richmond Christmas Fund Realtor Challenge was born. Below you’ll find a list of Realtors who accepted the challenge and donated $1,000 each to help brighten the holidays for families in need.

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Ticket proceeds beneﬁting VGH, UBC and GF Strong

Millionaire Lottery gives you choices The B.C. Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery takes place every fall, with proceeds going to supporting the funding of research at B.C. Children’s Hospital into the prevention, treatment and cure of childhood illnesses. Since its inception over a decade ago, the lottery has raised over $30 million. If you missed the Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery this year, you still have a chance to do some good with a bit of gambling this holiday season. The VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation’s Millionaire Designer Home Lottery is taking place right now, with ticket proceeds going towards supporting Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. Tickets purchased before midnight on Dec. 24 are eligible for the Early Bird prize of a

Porsche 911 Cabriolet or Cayman R, or you can choose cash instead. Final deadline for ticket sales is midnight on Jan. 10. The Grand Prize includes your choice of a 5,200 square foot ocean view home in White Rock designed by celebrated designer Kelly Deck, a fully furnished Vancouver home on Main Street or $2.4 million in cash or gold bullion. The Millionaire Lottery is B.C.’s biggest home lottery, with prizes that total over $4.6 million. Since its start, the lottery has raised over $41 million. Tickets are $100 for one, two for $175, three for $250 or eight for $500. They are available online at millionairelottery.com, by calling 604-602-5848, at either of the Grand Prize show homes, at VGH or at any London Drugs.

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Lottery winner picks ParkLane home by Kerry Vital

After winning the grand prize in this year’s B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation Dream Lottery, Global News sports anchor Barry Deley had a tough choice to make. As the winner, he and his family were given the choice of several different prize homes or cash. He chose an estate home at ParkLane Homes’ Headwater at Bedford Landing. Deley’s win was announced live on Global BC TV, with his coworkers reacting in disbelief. He has since been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, and his win is a viral hit on YouTube. Deley and his wife Katherine have been long-time supporters of Children’s Hospital and the Dream Lottery after their daughter Eden was diagnosed with leukemia seven years ago. She is now healthy, and she and her sister have recently been accepted to the Fort Langley Fine Arts School. The Deleys also have a baby son. The five-bedroom single-family house is over 4,000 square feet, and with the other prizes included with the home, worth over $2.1 million. Each home at Headwater is situated

on a waterfront lot, and located within walking distance from the centre of Fort Langley. “Headwater homes are the only ... true waterfront lots at Bedford Landing,” says ParkLane Marketing Coordinator Anna Warshawski. Features such as a fully finished basement and a spa-like ensuite bathroom are just two of the reasons Deley and his family chose the home. Other gorgeous features include vaulted ceilings in the master suite, engineered hardwood and tile flooring throughout the main floor and oversized windows that let natural light pour in. The kitchens at Headwater are particularly impressive, with an open plan layout designed for cozy family gatherings, large celebrations and anything in between. Traditional shaker-style cabinets are complemented by your choice of classic granite

or contemporary DIAMAStone countertops. Elegant recessed lighting is soft and flattering at all angles, while the convenient eating nook, breakfast bar and island are perfect for a leisurely Sunday morning brunch. One feature that is sure to win hearts is the ample amount of outdoor living space. There is a covered front porch, a private covered deck off the ensuite bathroom, a back deck perfect for a barbecue that overlooks the river and gives you an awe-inspiring view of the sunset, and a walk-out basement patio.

“Our entire family is very excited to move into our new dream home,” Deley says. “It really is perfect for us, and I think the new kitty will love it too.” Deley has promised his children that he will buy them a cat after the move, since they will have more space in their new home than in their current townhome. Homes at Headwater range from 3,900 to 4,200 square feet. For more information about Bedford Landing, visit www.bedfordlanding.com or call 604-888-2793.

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Barry Deley and his family will soon call a house like this home, above, after winning the B.C. Children’s Hospital Dream Lottery. The homes at ParkLane Homes’ Headwater at Bedford Landing include a formal dining area, left, and plenty of space for relaxing, top.

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Roberta Mercer photo Tourism Richmond staff and representatives from Helijet, Nooch Snack and Chill and The Boathouse were on hand at the Richmond Food Bank Society last Thursday to present numerous boxes of non-perishable goods as well as a $1,000 donation. The food and cash donations were raised at Tourism Richmond’s Nov. 30 Christmas party. Front: Tourism Richmond CEO Tracy Lakeman (left) presents Margaret Hewlett of the Richmond Food Bank Society with a $1,000 donation. Back row, left to right: Tourism Richmond’s Ed Gavsie, Tourism Richmond’s Brenda Besler, Nooch’s Jonathan Grand Pierre, Tourism Richmond’s Brittany Riddell, Helijet’s Jay Minter, Helijet’s Carla Kovacs, The Boathouse’s Ed Ives, Tourism Richmond’s Suzanne Marshall.

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Mme. Yick’s Grade One Class at Dixon Elementary School collected toys for the Richmond Christmas Fund. The Richmond Christmas Fund mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to make holiday wishes come true for over 2,000 low-income Richmond residents each year. Each person registered with the program receives a grocery voucher and nearly 1,000 children under 15 years old also receive toys or gift cards donated to the program.

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