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It’s getting no easier to reachthe sublime state of nirvana thesedays on No. 5 Road as City ofRichmond planners have pokedseveral holes through yet anotherproposal to vastly expand theLingyen Mountain Temple.

The re-drafted proposal byJames K.M. Cheng Architectsis heading to a city planningcommittee meeting today(Wednesday) where staff willrecommend to councillors it

be rejected, once again, dueto various factors such aszoning restrictions, traffic andneighbourhood character, not tomention a divided communitywith determined opponents.

Temple executives want tobuild a 200,000 square footfacility next to its existingtemple. The eight new buildingswould contentiously expandinto agricultural land to theeast, known as the No. 5 Roadbacklands. In its latest of severalproposals (which began 10 yearsago), the main temple hall would

be 99 feet tall, roughly one-thirdthe height of its initial proposalbut still 2.5 times higher than thepresent zoning allows. The facilitywould also effectively double thenumber of residents to 100 andtemporary guests to up to 200.

By building on agriculturalland, temple executives areproposing to re-designateland the temple owns south ofthe proposed buildings from“community institutional” to“agricultural.”

In the latest proposal, aonce-planned agreement with

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’ssustainable agriculture and foodsystems program has fallen by thewayside.

Despite the even swap of land,planners continue to find severalissues with the current proposal.

“The proposed height, scale,massing, dormitory use and thenumber of permanent residentsproposed raises significantconcerns for staff,” accordingto a report submitted by WayneCraig, the city’s director ofdevelopment.

Planners still at odds with temple expansionScale of proposed development on ‘Highway to Heaven’ one of many problems

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A car, thought to belong to the victim of Friday night’s shooting, was behindpolice tape as investigators scoured the east Cambie neighbourhoood for clues.Photo by Shane MacKichan.

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UNESCO status forSteveston a long shot,but worthwhile, sayshistorical societypresident.

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Man shot on quiet streetVictim got to hospital himself

Richmond Mounties are probing a shooting Fridaynight in a quiet, residential neighbourhood that has left aman in hospital.

The RCMP were called to the McNeely Drive area ineast Cambie, near King George Park, just before 10:30p.m. after a man was shot while sitting in a vehicle.

The victim was able to get himself to hospital andis in stable condition, according to police on Saturdaymorning.

There were reports that the suspect’s getaway vehiclewas found abandoned a few blocks away from the crimescene.

Richmond RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit is investigatingand anyone with information regarding this shootingcan email [email protected] or remainanonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(2477).

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World Cup ‘draw’ pumps up passion

“I don’t really care what day I get.”The Steveston business owners

shrugged their shoulders when asked whatdate on the World Cup calendar they’dlike as organizer Bean and Beyond Café’sDavood Khatami dug deep into his twobuckets.

A few minutes later, their collectivemasks of indifference slipped off, when,one-by-one, their names were pulled outof the “hat” by Erinn Bryan,of O’Hare’s Gastropub.

Fist-pumping and insult-trading ensued as it becameapparent which businesswould be celebrating its“national day” when and whatWorld Cup game in Brazilwould be on that day.

“As long as I don’t get a Monday, I’musually closed on Mondays!” said OriginalSausage Haus’ Jens Hertha, who’ll,unoriginally, be cheering on Germanywhen the World Cup kicks off June 12 inSao Paulo.

Hertha was quickly shouted down byHolland’s cheerleader — the Blue Canoe’sJim van der Tas — who advised Khatamito get plenty of oranje ribbons “becauseyou’re gonna need ‘em July 13,” the day ofthe World Cup final.

Thirty two local businesses have signedup to adopt one of the 32 countriesplaying in the World Cup — the planet’smost prestigious and coveted soccertournament, lasting 32 days.

As per the brainchild of soccer-mad

Khatami and his wife, Eileen, the intentis to transform large parts of Stevestoninto a World Cup village, with businessesbecoming a “pavilion” of their countryand its traditions from June 12 to July 13.

There are plans for street parties,barbecues and promotions and,potentially, a giant, outdoor screeningof the World Cup final near StevestonCommunity Centre.

And last week, while packed into Beanand Beyond, the participants got drawnspecific dates on the World Cup calendar,when they’ll celebrate a “national day,”

when all the village’s focus willbe on them for that day.

“This could be somethingreally special for the village,” avery excited Khatami, himself aGermany-supporting Iranian,told the business owners.

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One thing’s for sure, given the trash-talking in the room last week, there’s likelyto be a lot of flag-waving and colourful“banter” in and around Steveston villagein the eight-week run up to the big kick-off June 12, when the hosts Brazil take onCroatia.

If you’re interested in supporting theWorld Cup village, contact Khatami at604-277-2687.

Bean and Beyond Cafe’s Davood Khatami, above, front, with some of the 32 Stevestonbusiness owners who’ve signed up to help transform their village into a World Cup havenduring the tournament’s 32 days. Below, fierce trading takes place for ‘national day.’ Photos byAlan Campbell/Richmond News

A local Stevestonite made a daring rescueyesterday, helping secure a couple’s homeafter it was swept away at low tide.

However, it wasn’t a human home, but aswan’s nest.

Peter Miessner, an employee of StevestonHarbour Authority witnessed the rescue and

was able to secure the nest with rope to one ofthe docks, ensuring the nest didn’t float awayagain in the tide.

“On my shift, I talked to a boat owner whosaved a swan nest from being swept out to seaduring low tide. I dragged the nest back toharbour and secured it with a rope. I loved itand thought that is one of the nicest things Ihave seen in long time.” said Miessner.

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A swan couple’shome was savedand pulled intoSteveston marinaby a fast-thinkingboater.Photo Submitted

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Also, an expansion of dormitories wouldrequire even more site-specific zoning andthe “scale and magnitude of the proposedexpansion would result in a buildingcharacter not anticipated in this area,” thereport stated, while also noting that bybuilding in the “backlands” the expansionwould disturb a green zone that runs alongHighway 99.

At every turn, thetemple expansion has metneighbourhood resistance.

“We hope city councilagrees with staff and deniesthe application,” said localresident and temple expansionopponent Carol Day, whohas organized the groupCommittee Against LingyenMega Retreat (CALMR).

As indicated by the acronym, one of Day’sbiggest concerns is how traffic and parking forthe expanded temple will affect the Shellmontneighbourhood. It’s an issue echoed by thestaff report and one that has taken on greaterimportance over the years as the FantasyGardens lands have been developed just southof the proposal and the Mylora golf courselands are potentially slated for developmentdirectly north of the existing temple.

Day said the temple executives’unwillingness to lower the proposedbuilding’s s height as well as their continueddesire to build on agricultural land indicateshow the proponents are out of touch with theneighbourhood.

According to the staff report, sentiments

in the Shellmont area are split. CALMRsubmitted 267 signatures from Shellmontresidents who are opposed to the templeexpansion. Meanwhile, temple organizerssubmitted a petition with 255 signatures infavour of the proposal from within the samearea.

According to a statement from Lingyenmembers, only the new main hall would

be taller than the existingtemple, and that wouldbe built in the back of theproperty. Meanwhile, trafficmanagement would onlybe required during majorevents. Members noted thatexpansion would providefor the growing spiritual,cultural and community needsof Richmond residents as awhole.

Day said Lingyen executives should looktoward the nearby International BuddhistSociety on Steveston Highway as a model forintegrating with the neighbourhood whilesimultaneously abiding by existing bylaws.

“They have a phenomenal place ofworship and they’ve done it following therules. Lingyen needs to understand they’rein Canada and it’s important to abide by thelaws of the land,” said Day.

Even if city councillors reject the proposal,Day expects the fight to continue.

“I fully believe the Lingyen temple will beback in 12 months with [another] proposal.We’re gearing up for what comes nextbecause they don’t seem to have a desire toabide by the same rules,” Day said.

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I fully believethe Lingyen templewill be back in 12months with[another] proposal.- Carol Day

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Imagine a day whenconstant zoning and land-use squabbles in Stevestonare a thing of the past.

It may just happen ifSteveston is designated aUNESCO World HeritageSite, however, the processto get there will likely takeseveral years and potentiallycost millions of dollars,according to a reportfrom Jane Fernyhough,Richmond’s director ofarts, culture and heritageservices, sent to the city’splanning committee onWednesday.

Fernyhough notedthe city must first beginpreparations for asubmission for CanadianNational Historic Sitedesignation for StevestonVillage.

That’s because in order togain UNESCO designationa site must first receivenational designation.Following that it must thenbe placed on a tentative listof Canadian candidates forglobal recognition.

According to LorenSlye, president of theSteveston HistoricalSociety, such a designationwould put to rest manydevelopment issues in thevillage as it would set inmotion rigorous historicalpreservation standards.

“If Steveston gets worlddesignation, we’re set,” saidSlye.

The city must allocate$20,000 to begin theprocess, which appears tobe tedious and, according toSlye, a “long shot.”

“But I think it’s worth it,”said the Steveston resident.

Canada is alreadyconsidered well representedby UNESCO with 13 worldheritage sites, according toFernyhough. The WorldHeritage Committee hasalso set limits on the paceof inscription for well-represented countries.Canada already has sevensites on the tentative listand will have just one siteconsidered per year.

Britannia HeritageShipyards and the Gulf ofGeorgia Cannery are alreadynational historic sites, whichbodes well for Steveston tobe designated a historic site

(district) on the whole, saidSlye.

Parks Canada historiansare responsible for nationaldesignations. Parks Canadareviews applicationsand nominates them tothe Historic Sites andMonuments Board. Fromthere, nominations go to theMinistry of Environmentfor official approval. Theprocess can take years,according to Fernyhough.

The nomination processwould cost about $20,000.After that, applying forUNESCO status could takeseveral years and cost severalmillion dollars, as is thecase with Pimachiowin Aki,a boreal forest biospherereserve in Manitoba andOntario.

UNESCO sites can beof cultural and/or naturalsignificance. Some examplesare palaces, ancient ruins,places of worship andnational parks.

A world heritage sitemust meet one of 10 criteriafor selection. Slye believesSteveston meets about six orseven.

“The Fraser River hasbeen the highway forcivilization for manythousands of years,” he said.

Among some of thecriteria, a site must bean outstanding exampleof traditional humansettlement or containhabitats of biologicaldiversity.

Aside from the morerecent industrial historyand the structures thathave been preserved, Slyesaid designation must alsofactor in the importance ofAboriginal settlement on theriver as well.

Benefits of acquiringUNESCO World Heritagestatus include improvedconservation levels ofthe village and providingthe public with a morerobust tool for earning andengagement. Fernyhoughalso noted a “brandingeffect” would follow.

She concluded the processis a “lengthy and costly” one.Among the sites on atentative list for UNESCOconsideration is GwaiiHaanas National Park inHaida Gwaii as well as theKlondike, which includesthe historic district ofDawson.

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EarningUNESCO’sdesignation forSteveston could behelped by alreadyhaving placessuch as BritanniaHeritageShipyards deemeda national historicsite, says StevestonHistorical Societypresident LorenSlye.File photo

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The students have managed to sign uparound 200 students thus far for the annualdiabetes research fundraiser and have alreadyraised in excess of $2,500.

But they need the help of the communitybetween now and the May 30/31 event ifthey’re to reach their 400-participant and$5,000 goals. “If we get between 300 and400 involved, then that would be great,” saidCynthia Wu, the Grade 11 president of the JNBurnett Cyclebetes team.

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It’s all part of the inauguralTrash & Electronic RecyclingDrop-Off Day at CambieCommunity Centre wherefor a minimum $2 donationyou can get rid of all mannerof household junk.

But it’s not just abouttidying up — it’s also a wayof generating communitypride, said BalwantSanghera, president of theEast Richmond CommunityAssociation.

“Once you bring peopletogether, that’s a step towardscommunity building,”Sanghera said, addingit provides them with asense of ownership of theirneighbourhoods, which inthe east Richmond area findsitself in a unique positionfrom an environmentalperspective.

“We have the largestindustrial complex in thecity sitting right next tothe largest agriculturalcommunity,” Sanghera said.“When you put both of thosetogether, then environmentalsustainability comes tothe top of concerns. Andenvironmental sustainabilityis one of our major goals.”

Helping achieve that inpast years has been a one-day, annual, spring clean-upeffort that draws hundredsof volunteers to pick up trashfrom the King George Parkarea. Plus, other volunteershelp beautify the communityby planting flowers in publicspaces along the No. 5 Roadand Cambie Road corridor.

“In general, people havebecome, over the years, alittle bit more responsibleabout how they throw thingsout,” Sanghera said.“Butthere are still some items thatneed picking up.”

And that’s whereSaturday’s event comesin, said Tatiana Micenko,community developmentcoordinator at CambieCommunity Centre whooutlined what can and can’tbe dropped off.

“For the trash, it’s basicallyanything you can’t recycle,”Micenko said.“No massivepieces of furniture, but thingslike broken chairs, torn rugs,and patio furniture.”

For the electronic recyclingportion the communitycentre is working withthe Electronic RecyclingAssociation to give a secondlife to those goods which areno longer needed, and evenrefurbish those items thatcan still be used.

“That can be thoseoutdated, yet fixable phones,desktop computers, TVsand printers. The recyclingassociation donates theworking and fixed goodsto local charities, which is awonderful service,” Micenkosaid.“A lot of people stilldon’t have phones or atelevision and would behappy to have one.”

While there are transferstations that will accept oldelectronic goods, Micenkosaid the community centre’sdrop-off day is an attempt toalso build community spiritand engagement.

“The association alsowants to be a leader inenvironmental responsibility.And we’re taking it toanother level with this event.”

Getting rid of electronicwaste, in a proper manner,is a mounting problem inMetro Vancouver.

E-waste accounted for 35per cent of the recyclablematerials cited for violationsduring inspections at MetroVancouver waste facilities in2013. That’s up from 20 percent in 2010.

The figures were in areport presented recentlyto the Greater VancouverRegional District’s ZeroWaste Committee, of whichRichmond Mayor MalcolmBrodie is chairman.

“There was no cause foralarm, but it does highlightthe distance we still have togo to meet our diversiontargets,” Brodie said.“We’vestill got a long way to go, butas a region we’re around the58 per cent waste diversionmark and we want to get to70 per cent by next year.”

Funds raised on the drop-off day will be directed tothe Cambie CommunityCentre’s programs andservices.

Micenko said theHamilton CommunityAssociation has been holding

a similar clean up dayannually with great success.

“We’re hoping to bringthat kind of response justa little bit west and cleanup our community here,”Micenko said.

For more information, call604-233-8399.

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Tatiana Micenko, community development coordinator atCambie Community Centre, displays some of the electronicgoods being accepted at the inaugural trash and recyclingdrop off day this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Photoby Philip Raphael/Richmond News

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Blink, and you wouldhave missed it. OnMonday, the B.C.

Liberals made legislativechanges without any publicannouncement or debate.

The legislation would haveallowed natural gas companiesto build gas extraction planswithout the environmentalassessment most any otherindustrial project must gothrough.

At a time when theprevailing concern is that wedon’t yet know enough aboutthe health and environmentalimpacts we can expect fromrapid expansion of our gasextraction industry, the

province was entirely wrong toscale back scrutiny even more.

Upon learning of thelegislative sleight-of-hand,B.C. First Nations, who werenot consulted on the matterand have a direct stake inwhat the province and gasindustry has in mind for theirtraditional lands, promptlyescorted governmentbureaucrats out of a naturalgas forum being held in theNorth.

Thankfully, just a dayafter having been called out,the government reversed itsdecision and churned outa press release apologizingfor failing to discuss the

amendment with FirstNations, and reaffirmingthe “strong, respectful andproductive” relationshipgovernment has with them.

It’s hard to say exactlywhere the Liberals went mostwrong on this: trying tosneak it through unnoticed,ignoring First Nations whohave a constitutional rightto consultation, or showinga flippant attitude towardenvironmental impact.

And they would havegotten away with it if itweren’t for those meddlingFirst Nations, news reporters,opposition members andenvironmentalists.

Are all drivers above average?

Iam not a great driver.I think I am getting

better, though. I am trying,and working on a few things.

For example, when I makeright-hand turns, I am forcingmyself to do a quick shouldercheck. Those of us who grew up learning todrive in the rural Lower Mainland are used tobeing able to just whip around corners.

However, in urban areas, there are oftenpedestrians waiting to cross the road, andobviously, my lack of shoulder checking couldcrush them into pink paste.

This little confession is odd for two reasons.First, very few people, when asked, will tell

you they are bad drivers, or indeed that theyare anything less than excellent.

Surveys since the 1980s have revealed thatdrivers consistently rate themselves good toexcellent. A 1981 survey found 93 per centof Americans rated themselves in the top 50per cent. A 2011 Allstate survey found similarresults, with 64 per cent of Americans rating

themselves “excellent” or“very good.”

Mathematically, that’simpossible.

This type of self-ranking isknown as the Lake WobegonEffect, after the fictional town

in which Garrison Keillor noted that “all thechildren are above average.”

There’s also probably some link to theDunning-Kruger Effect, in which people whoare very, very bad at something mistakenlythink they are amazing. So the worst driversamong us are more likely to rank themselvesat the top end!

The second reason it’s odd that I can sayI’m not a perfect driver is that we allowthat confession in our society, with norepercussions.

Imagine if I was a heart surgeon and Icasually mentioned to you that I’m prettygood, but sometimes I have a little troublewith the left ventricle. I’m working on it, butI’m not going to stop operating just because I

need a little more practice!Would you let me near an operating room?

Of course not!Nor would you trust an engineer who

guesstimated on a bridge’s carrying capacity,a nuclear power plant technician who was abit fuzzy on meltdown prevention, or a bombsquad member who chose which wire to cutwith a coin flip?

We treat driving differently from most otherdangerous activities. I’m allowed behind thewheel, despite my admission that I’m one badday away from running over a baby stroller ina crosswalk.

I think the main reason I have for beingsuspicious of my own driving ability is myfather’s good example of self-assessment.He worked as a bus driver, and came to itrelatively late in life. When I turned 16, heannounced that he would teach me the basics,and then I was going to be enrolled in adriving school. He was aware he still had a fewbad habits, and he had no intention of passingany along to me, he said.

I should note that, in a 10-year bus drivingcareer, he caused one accident – he clipped alamp post with his bus’s side mirror.

He was also rammed twice by peopledriving compact cars who apparently didn’tnotice either A) the red lights they wererunning, or B) the giant freakin’ bus in themiddle of the intersection. Dunning-Krugerstrikes again.

I hope that when most people say they’reabove average, they aren’t exaggeratingmuch. Maybe driving skill is a big bell curve,with lots of us in the middle, at least close toaverage, a little scattering of highly skilled, safedrivers, and a few idiots on the left hand sideof the graph.

But even if that’s true, and those driversadmit they’re garbage, we won’t make themgive up their licences.

Cars are so vital to so many, that we tolerateeven obvious flaws, at least until they turntragic.

Matthew Claxton is a reporter with theLangley Advance.

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LETTERS

The Editor,Re: “Thousands of ‘illegal’

Chinese drivers on the road,”News, April 9.

A concern should be how isICBC able to issue insuranceto such drivers?

ICBC has no way ofconfirming that the drivershave even passed any driving

test and no way of appraisingtheir past driving records!

I would love to hear fromICBC just how they come upwith the insurance rates for“new to B.C. drivers”?

Henry RoseRichmond

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CHINESE DRIVERS LICENCES

The Editor,Re: “Thousands of ‘illegal’ Chinese drivers

on the road,” News, April 9.When the left hand doesn’t know what

the right hand is doing, is this the definitionof legal disrepute? And various governmentbodies, running around in different directions

like a pack of wolves, with their mouths full ofChinese immigrant money from the ensuingargument.

It has been said “follow the money and youwill find the crooks.”

Kel MotoRichmond

Bringing roads into disrepute

The Editor,Re: “Onni update: Steveston waterfront

library gaining traction,” News, April 9.The notion to locate a public library in

one of Onni’s buildings, currently zonedfor maritime-related use, on the Stevestonwaterfront is the best idea put forward, ever!

What a lovely setting for citizens who wantto relax and learn more about our world and,in particular, Steveston’s history.

Just picture it, maritime themed decor anda section of books, publications, recordingsand more, focusing on our rich history of

colourful multicultural waterfront roots— perfect!

As a Steveston resident who regularly usesboth the library and the gym at our localcommunity centre, it has been apparent to mefor quite some time that both facilities are toosmall and overcrowded.

The space freed up by the library in thecommunity centre could be used to expandthe gym. Wow! I love it!

Great Idea!Christine Durgo

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COMMUNITY MATTERSFor the good of our community

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Healthcare Auxiliary provides to patientsand their loved ones as ambassadors ofgoodwill.

“It can be very frightening for peopleto come to the hospital. We aim tohelp by lightening the burden andbeing cheerful,” says Christa Schneider,president of the RHHA. “People havelots of anxiety, so we try to be as caring,friendly and respectful as possible atsuch a challenging time. People areso grateful.”

Established in 1961, the RHHA assists

Richmond Hospital to provide for thecomfort and care of patients whether it’sthrough the work of its 400 volunteerswho provide hundreds of hours ofassistance or from fundraising such asthe vendor sales in Richmond Hospital,special events, the gift shops and, vitallyimportant, the Auxiliary Thrift Store inSteveston.

Over the years, the RHHA has providedsupport to patients through the purchaseof wheelchairs in the hospital forthose unable to walk, buses for MinoruResidence and Richmond Lions Manor tohelp transport residents and funding forprograms such as Music and RecreationalTherapy.

“We are committed to continuing ourwork and fundraising as well as growing

our membership numbers, so that wecan continue to be part of the healthcareteam that delivers excellent service toRichmond Hospital,” says Christa.

The Auxiliary is proud to be responsiveto the changing needs of patients. Inthe diverse community of Richmond,for example, representation from theentire community has been a real boonfor patients. “Because so many of ourvolunteers are from Richmond, wenaturally are able to provide assistance inmany languages.”

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Studies show that even light physical outdoor activities,such as walking, have significant benefits for keeping yourmind and body healthy.

A new program supported by Doctors of B.C., namedExercise is Medicine, is putting the emphasis on theimportance of physical activity, rather than a reliance onprescription drugs. Most benefits can be achieved by just ashort daily walk, they argue.

“Research is demonstrating that when people get outand active, in nature, they are feeling more connectedwith the community and it translates into a better sense of

well-being,” says SharonMeredith, coordinator forWalk Richmond.

Stress reduction andincreased mental activityare some of the immediatelynoticeable effects, butwalking helps combat moreserious problems suchcardiovascular disease anddiabetes. It also increasesmobility and lowerscholesterol levels as we age.

Walk Richmond is alocal venture, created bya collaboration betweenthe city and the RichmondFitness and WellnessAssociation, that aimsto get local residents outwalking and exploring theircommunity, in groups of allages.

“It’s just a really great,safe, healthy opportunity for people to go out and, not onlyget physically activity, but also explore the different park andtrail systems in our community and make some friendships.It’s a real social environment for the participants,” saysMeredith, adding that nearly 1,000 people come out for thewalks over a year.

The walks happen year round, including weekends, withextra walks scheduled during the summer months, as well asspecial trips for those with dogs and pets to locations such asMcDonald Beach.

Walk Richmond participation is free, but a $5 walkingkit, which includes a pedometer to track your steps, aswell as a schedule and walking booklet, is available at mostcommunity and fitness centres in Richmond.

Of course, walks along the dyke and Garry Point areincluded, but so are many lesser-known routes.

“It’s amazing how many people who have lived inRichmond for so many years, don’t know some of these trailseven exist,” says Meredith.

“All ages, everybody is welcome; we have people whocome with their babies and strollers; we have people comingwith young children, older adults, and people that are busyworking who love coming on Saturdays.”

For more information on Walk Richmond, contact SharonMeredith at [email protected]

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Teen headed to Commonwealth Games18-year-old Luke Reilly named to Canadian senior team

An outstanding showing at the recent National Team Trials in Saanich has earned LukeReilly a spot on Canada’s senior national team. The 18-year-old will be competing at theCommonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships. Photo by Martin Bazyl

Brandon de Costa will be heading eastthis fall to continue his swimming career.

The Richmond Rapids Swim Clubstandout has earned a scholarship toattend McMaster University in Hamilton,based on his athletic and academicperformances.

The choice had much to do with feelingsof support and community.

De Costa was drawn to McMaster, inpart, due to its small size. He believes thisgives the university the ability to care forits students on an individual and personalbasis. He said this feeling was even strongeron the swim team, where it felt like afamily. While looking for universities toattend, de Costa says that the “communityfeel” was important to him, especially after

a positive high school experience at St.George’s.

“As soon as I visited McMaster, I felt thecommunity strength immediately, so to bea part of the community is something I ammost excited about,” he said.

While at university, de Costa is lookingto improve himself on a broad spectrum.In the pool, he’s wanting to build

adaptability, technical proficiency, andoverall fitness. In a more global sense, hesees going to university as an opportunityincrease his life experience in both size andscope, and not only as an athlete.

His main goal?“Really, just have a great experience in

university,” he added.De Costa hopes to major in psychology.

Rapids standout continuing his career at McMaster UniversitySWIMMING

An outstanding performance at therecent Canadian Swimming Trials hasearned Luke Reilly the opportunity torepresent his country at two high-profileevents this summer.

The 18-year-old from Richmond isamong 30 swimmers named to compete forCanada at the Commonwealth Games inGlasgow, Scotland in July. A month later, hewill be at the Pan Pacific Championshipson the Gold Coast in Australia. Reilly isamong 18 newcomers to Canada’s seniornational team.

At the National Trials in Saanich, Reillyfinished second to hometown favouriteAlec Page in the men’s 400 individualmedley.

Page, a 2012 Olympian and defendingTrials champion, was nearly reeled in byReilly on the final length but held on forthe victory in 4:15.80 seconds. Reilly, aproduct of the National Development TeamProgram who trains out of UBC, finishedjust 0.06 behind. They were the third andfourth fastest times in the world this year.

“I didn’t expect to go that fast,” saidReilly, who broke Page’s national age grouprecord with a fifth-place finish in the 400-mIM at the world junior championships thispast winter. “I’ve had my sights set on Alecfor a while.”

The times were personal bests for bothswimmers.

“It was a great race,” said Page, 20, who

trains at the Swimming Canada HighPerformance Centre - Victoria. “I justmanaged to finish first. I saw that Luke wasgaining on me and I just put my head downto the wall. It was fantastic to win this eventat home.”

Reilly also turned in a terrificperformance in the 200 IM final, finishingsecond to another rising star — 18-year-oldEvan White of Oakville, ON. He touchedthe wall in 1:59.84 which was just off theCanadian record. Reilly was clocked in2:03.79. Page was seventh.

Reilly happens to be coached by three-time Richmond Olympian Brian Johnswho also was an IM specialist. Both werehonoured last November by Swim Canadawhen Reilly was named Junior MaleSwimmer of the Year.

The award reflected his 400 IMperformance at the FINA World JuniorChampionships in Dubai. He did it in anew national record time.

Johns was one of five coaches recognizedfor his work.

Back in February, Reilly helped the UBCThunderbirds easily capture their thirdconsecutive CIS national championship.The freshmen won the men’s 400 metreIM (4:10/95), finishing nearly five secondsahead of Toronto’s David Reilly.

The UBC team also featured two otherRichmond swimmers — Stefanie Serka andMcKenzie Summers.


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Kaelan Watson’s field hockey duties aretaking her around the world.

A week after helping Canada wingold at the Pan American Cup IndoorChampionships in Uruguay, the Richmonddefender is heading to Englandwith the national team for aseries of exhibition matchesagainst England and Wales.

The University of Torontograduate already has 16 capsto her credit after cracking thenational team roster last summer.She had put her internationalcareer on hold while focusing onher studies at Toronto, with theCanadian team based out of Vancouver.

In Uruguay, Canada defeatedpowerhouse Argentina 3-1 in the final toclinch a spot in the 2015 World Indoor Cupin Germany next February.

Watson played plenty of indoor fieldhockey during her time back east.

The women went 2-0-1 in thetournament round-robin before beatingthe U.S. and Argentina in the playoffs enroute to gold. They tallied a total of 20goals and earned three shutouts.

“The girls really came out to play todayand they came out not wanting to leave

the court without a win,” said women’scoach John De Souza. “They have workedextremely hard and made a lot of sacrificesin order to get to this moment. I am reallyproud of what they have come here and

achieved and we are very excitedabout the opportunity to play inthe World Cup.”

In England, Canada will betaking on a team ranked numberthree in the world and which is inthe final stages of preparation forthe World Cup this summer.

“Against teams like England,you have no place to hide and thiskind of exposure will test both

our on-field and off-field systems,” sayswomen’s national team head coach IanRutledge.

“This team strives to achieve lofty goalsand it is young enough and talented towork hard to make a difference.”

Canada departs for England tomorrowand begins the series on Sunday with thefirst of four consecutive matches againstEngland, which will be followed by threestraight versus Wales.

Watson was a four-time First Team All-Canadian and the 2010 CIS ChampionshipMVP during her time in Toronto.

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Richmond Adult Soccer Association’s Jugodores battled Bacardi FC in Keith MillerProvincial “B” Cup round of 16 action at Minoru Park. The visitors came away with a 3-0victory. Two other RASA teams remain in the title hunt as the Richmond Athletics andRichmond All Blacks have quarter-final games this weekend. Photo by Mark Booth

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Things were ‘hopping’ around Richmond during the Easter long weekendwith egg hunts, bunny ear crafting and an appearance by the long-earredcritter himself.Over at the Thompson Community Centre (above, left and right),volunteers and parents helped the little ones make a set of bunny ears tohelp celebrate the occasion. And the Easter Bunny himself stopped by andposed for some photos. Photos suppliedMeanwhile, at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site inSteveston, the building was a great venue to go on a hunt for some Eastereggs. Among those taking part were Bradley Lim, 2 (below right) and RyanPereira-Bonin. Egg hunters had to tour the site and pick out clues — such asthose contained in a video one family (below left) was watching — to findout where the eggs were stashed. Photos by Jon King/Special to the News

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