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by Jeff Nagel
EVERYONE IN B.C. who wants a family doctor will be able to get one by 2015. Th at was the promise Th ursday from health minister Kevin Falcon, who unveiled what he called a major reform to primary health care delivery. Family doctors are to voluntarily BOAZ JOSEPH / THE LEADER organize into non-profi t commu- High hopes for Haiti nity-based teams called “divisions Shiro Olson leads a line of dancers during a warm-up for the Walk for Water on Sunday at Bear Creek Park. The fi rst-annual fi ve-km of family practice” to collaboratively walkathon, hosted by Childcare Canada, the B.C. Lions and the City of Surrey, aimed to raise money for clean-water projects in Haiti. manage patients, with backing from other health professionals. Extra support for those divi- sions is expected to make care more effi cient, Tree cuts fall with economy allowing more patients to be get Recession, change in development cited for fewer trees axed since 2009 better, more sup- Kevin Falcon portive care. by Kevin Diakiw only 975 trees felled due to development. cut down and 442 were replanted. “Family care Th e drop in tree cuts is not a result of a policy And Green Timbers Forest, a huge area cleared physicians will be able to treat A SLUGGISH economy and a change in the form change. Th is year’s lower numbers are mostly due for a forestry site many years ago, will be home to more patients because they’ll have of local developments has meant far fewer trees to the type of development taking place – known the new RCMP E-Division headquarters. At that much more support in looking aft er have been cut down in this city in the past 18 as infi ll – where building occurs on previously site, 70 trees had to be cut down and 210 were higher needs patients, chronic needs months. cleared lands. planted in their place. patients and those with mental Between 2001 and 2008, Surrey was issuing “You have projects where for some reason, very Part of the heavy replanting is due to develop- illness,” Falcon said at the announce- permits to cut down about 10,000 trees annually, few trees have been cut because there probably ment permit guidelines set down by the city, ment in White Rock. according to fi gures obtained by Th e Leader. wasn’t that many to start with,” said Jean LaMon- especially in areas that were originally developed He committed $137 million to But due to the recession, building dropped by tagne, Surrey’s general manager of planning and without a lot of trees. back the changes. 40 per cent last year, and the number of trees cut development. “But they’re planting way more.” “Where E-Division is going, there are almost Rather than referring a patient fell to 4,662 – less than half of previous averages. Some examples include the redevelopment of no trees because it’s the cleared area of Green to a specialist and leaving them to And in the fi rst six months of 2010, there were the Guildford Town Centre, where 37 trees were See BYLAW / Page 3 See NURSE / Page 4
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Timbers,” LaMontagne said. suite plan “So they’re going to plant some more in the parking lots and along the roads.” Th ere was public backlash Poll will solicit opinions on allowing several years ago when mas- sive tree cuts were occurring secondary suites in every home throughout the city. In 2005, Th e Leader by Kevin Diakiw reported there was an average of 9,100 trees cut over the A MOVE to allow secondary suites in every Surrey dwelling is getting four years prior. Th en-Coun. mixed reviews, with heavy resistance in some communities that remain Dianne Watts referred to strongly opposed to the plan. several areas of the city as a Th e city is soliciting polling company Ipsos Reid to conduct a survey of “moonscape” because of the whether people approve of allowing one secondary suite per residential large tree loss. building in Surrey. Th e tree protection bylaw Frank Russell, with the Fraser Heights Community Association, said there was enacted in 2006. are already several secondary suites in that community and he describes sup- However, the number of port for them as mixed. trees cut annually continued Fraser Heights residents have concerns over the city’s historic lack of bylaw at the same rate, with 33,300 enforcement, Russell said. bylaw-protected trees coming “You can put in rules and guidelines, but if you don’t enforce the existing down in three years (2006-08) ones, what’s the point?” he asked. “Th ere’s a lot of concern, even among those – or 11,100 annually (22 per in support of secondary suites, about cent higher than in years prior granting amnesty to people who to the bylaw). “You can put in rules... have basically ignored the rules.” In total, between 2001 and People in West Panorama Ridge 2008, about 70,000 trees that but if you don’t enforce and West Rosemary Heights agree. met the criteria for bylaw the existing ones, Mark Erdman, with the West protection were cut down. Rosemary Heights Homeowners Th e bylaw also has a provi- what’s the point?” Association, said there are already sion for developments where plenty of suites in the area. Th e chal- the two-for-one replacement Frank Russell lenge will be enforcing any bylaw rule can’t be met. In those situ- that is introduced. ations, a cash-in-lieu system In Panorama Ridge, there is even requires a $300 fee be paid more push back against allowing secondary suites as a source of revenue. into a Green Fund for each At a recent meeting of the West Panorama Ratepayers Association tree that is not replaced. (WPRA), 125 people were asked if they approved of “revenue-generating” In 2009, Surrey collected suites. $644,150 in lieu of tree All but one person opposed them. replacements and another However, about two-thirds of those attending said they wouldn’t mind $442,000 so far this year. Th at having suites for families. money goes into a green fund Like Fraser Heights, Panorama Ridge residents want to see bylaws enforced for tree replacement through- and do not support any form of amnesty. out other areas of the city. In “It did come up and it’s obviously a very sensitive topic,” said WPRA’s Bob 2009, Surrey planted 6,900 Campbell. “You’ve got a lot of people with two, three, four suites in their street trees and more than homes. What are you gonna say to those guys?” 1,200 park trees. Most of his membership supports shutting them down. Th e city also issued almost “You’re making people homeless, but they’re living in illegal suites,” Camp- $50,000 in fi nes in 2009, and bell said. “We understand the social side of things, but when do you draw the BOAZ JOSEPH / THE LEADER another $12,500 so far this line somewhere and say ‘we have a rule for a reason’. “ Hip, hop and fl y year. Mayor Dianne Watts said the city has never condoned more than one suite Th e recent lighter tree cut is per house and will be taking action. Taylor Harvie,12, makes a jump on his BMX bike during a hip-hop considered an anomaly, which But that won’t be happening until there’s a solid plan in place. event for youth at the South Surrey Recreation Centre skateboard is expected to rebound to Park on Saturday. more typical historic numbers See POLL / Page 4 when the economy recovers. Delta considers legalizing suites An estimated 15 to 20 per cent of homes in the municipality have secondary suites
by Kristine Salzmann in Delta: 1,776 in North Delta, 451 in Ladner, and 250 in Tsawwassen. But staff said it’s estimated 15 to 20 per cent of single family homes have ILLEGAL SECONDARY suites can come with an array of alarming safety a secondary suite, which means there could be between 5,300 to 7,000 such issues, says Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, which is why she hopes the com- suites in the municipality. munity will be on board as council considers legalizing and regulating “We’re the only one left in the Lower Mainland that has not taken this on the housing option. and I think we have to take a look at this very, very closely,” Jackson said. Council gave preliminary approval earlier this month to bylaw amend- If passed, council would allow secondary suite owners a “grace period” until ments that could soon see secondary suites legal and regulated in single the end of the year to upgrade their suites, as well as waive the fee to provide family homes. an initial building inspection and one follow-up inspection. In a report to council, staff said regulating secondary suites would enable “We don’t want to come down with a big hammer,” said Jackson. Delta to establish zoning standards and encourage owners to bring existing Regulating secondary suites would cost Delta an additional $350,000 per suites up to building code standards. year for an additional bylaw offi cer, building inspector and a clerical staff “Some of the things I have seen in the past year or so have been totally member to handle inquiries and set up inspection appointments. unacceptable,” said Jackson, such as children living in bedrooms with no Jackson expects upgraded, legal secondary suites will increase the assessed windows through which to escape in the case of a fi re, propane being used value of homes and help make up for that cost. for cooking in enclosed spaces, and jury-rigged electrical and plumbing. “Th erefore, it translates into additional taxation which is helping to off set As of May 12, 2010, staff reported there are 2,477 known secondary suites Delta Mayor Lois Jackson the costs of rec facilities, police, fi re and everything else.” 4 Wednesday June 30 2010 Surrey North Delta Leader Nurse: ‘A new way of working’ From page 1 residents without family doctors to He said the changes should also fi nd one and to similarly arrange make it more attractive for doctors Happy Canada Day bounce ineffi ciently around the a doctor for those who arrive at to train and stay with family prac- system, family doctors will be able emergency wards without one. tice, rather than specializing. to phone a specialist and get an Up to 250,000 B.C. residents Falcon also said he hopes the from Surrey City Council! instant consultation, opening up don’t have a family doctor and divisions make more use of B.C.’s the potential for quicker treatment many existing practices are closed. many unemployed nurse practi- decisions and reduced waits. Getting a family doctor in tioners, acknowledging B.C. has Falcon said $44 million will go B.C. can be as hard as “fi nding done a poor job of using those it to specialists, who can now bill for a ticket to a Lady Gaga concert,” has trained. the over-the-phone consultations. Falcon said, adding the change to He off ered few specifi cs but B.C. Family doctors will also be able guaranteed access won’t happen Nurse Practitioners’ Association to earn more money for treat- overnight. president Lynn Guengerich said ing time-intensive patients with Family practice divisions have she’s confi dent that shift will come chronic diseases, Falcon said. been piloted for months in Cow- – if for no other reason because “Th at will benefi t those patients ichan Valley, Prince George and family doctors alone cannot by ensuring they’re not in and out White Rock/South Surrey and they handle the demand. MAYOR DIANNE WATTS of there in three to fi ve minutes, will extend to 40 communities One nurse practitioner has they can spend up to 30 minutes over the next year, including most already been hired to work with with the doctor.” parts of the Lower Mainland. the White Rock/South Surrey Better primary care with Th e next cities to get their own division of family physicians, improved access to doctors divisions will be North Vancouver, according to Dr. Brenda Heff ord, will translate into patients with Powell River, Chilliwack, Kam- who is leading the formation of healthier, longer lives, less chronic loops and Prince Rupert. that group. disease, fewer hospital visits and Patients are also expected to “Th is is a new way of working,” cost savings for the system, Falcon help. Falcon said extra support is she said. predicted. envisioned for groups of patients NDP health critic Adrian Dix “We’re trying to make the with the same chronic conditions said Falcon is promising more than BOB BOSE TOM GILL LINDA HEPNER MARVIN HUNT system respond to the needs of to help them “self-manage” their the initiative is likely to achieve, patients, not patients having to treatment. particularly since the province has navigate the system trying to get Th e new model is voluntary, but been cutting funding for various better care,” he said. B.C. Medical Association president community programs and health- Divisions of family practice are Dr. Ian Gillespie predicted most related services. to off er a one-stop phone call for physicians will sign on. [email protected]
MARY MARTIN BARINDER RASODE BARBARA STEELE JUDY VILLENEUVE Poll: Results expected by mid-July From page 3 fi ve suites in it, because income was taken away. they were being built in that’s an apartment Surrey abandoned that unfi nished basements “It’s not fair on neigh- block,” Watts said. “I plan, then 10 years later throughout the city. www.surrey.ca bourhoods to have a don’t want to go out there attempted to limit suites It’s estimated there home that’s got four or without a plan, because to predetermined zones, are almost 20,000 illegal there are people that live mostly in Newton. suites in Surrey, or about there now... you can’t just Th e backlash was one in every eight homes. dump them out on the fi erce, as some people Only 1,800 are legal. street.” living in an area that Watts expects to have HAPPY Canada Day! Th e issue of second- allowed suites had to the polling numbers ary suites has dogged pay about $700 annually back by mid-July, and this city for years. In the for being situated in the she wants to develop a 1970s, council of the day premium zone – even strategy shortly aft er. prohibited secondary though their homes were “We’ve been dealing Let us join together to celebrate Canada’s beauty, suites. Angry homeown- suite-free. with this for 20-plus ers stormed city hall, And while Surrey was years. I’d really like it not culture and innovation. saying they’d lose their trying to contain the to be dragging on any homes if their suite proliferation of suites, longer,” Watts said. Have a safe and enjoyable Canada Day! Don’t just mask the PAIN Plantar temporarily! Fasciitis? Get RID of the pain for good ✔ Pain in the heel of your foot? with a treatment ✔ First steps in the morning that can quickly are the worst? resolve chronic infl ammation! ✔ Can’t wearof your shoes? favourite pair Effectiveness varies from patient to patient.
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by Sheila Reynolds But in time, it over there ... but there became clear that the just weren’t enough IT WAS set up about return on investment returns to carry on fi ve-and-a-half years was “modest,” at best, with the operation.” ago with the hope of she said. Th e board lent the We would like to thank the bringing extra money In 2002, there was business company following sponsors into the school district. much interest on the $100,000 as seed But the Surrey part of the provincial funding – which School District’s busi- government to get has all been repaid, ness company, set boards to reach out with interest, assured up in late 2004, was overseas to try to McNally. dissolved by trustees in profi t from B.C.’s Th e district will still a unanimous vote on top-notch education host teachers from Th ursday night. system by establishing Laurae McNally overseas who come to “At the time we arms-length business Surrey for training, believed it was worth- companies. as has been done for while to explore to see Surrey explored Korea, but little came years, and students to fruition. if there was a potential teacher-training from other countries Province Wide Platinum Province Wide Gold to get supplementary “Not much has hap- and English training will continue to be ATI Pharmacy at Safeway classroom funding opportunities in Asia, pened,” McNally said. welcome to study here “We felt we’d provided CUPE BC through the business and even considered through the inter- Ledcor company,” said board setting up pre-kinder- enough time for the national education chairperson Laurae garten and primary business company to program. explore the market Local Platinum Media McNally. education programs in [email protected] Apple Auto Glass Astral Media Dawson B-100 Black Press
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CONFLICT Korean War not all that’s forgotten PANMUNJOM, KOREA – Th ere is no better Chinese army divisions to balance the unex- military bureaucracy but never got around Gapyeong, North Korea declared a “no sail” place on Earth than here at Korea’s demilita- pected defence of the U.S. and its allies. to explaining why 1.7 million Americans zone around itself, a signal that last year’s rized zone to observe the contrast between Th e quiet pride of these veterans and the risked their lives here in the three-year nuclear test may soon be followed by short-
democratic capitalism and state control. gratitude of the South Korean bc confl ict. range missile tests. Th e DMZ is little more than an hour’s drive people was something to see. At It was a UN “police action,” And yet, there are signs of hope. A Cana- north of Seoul, now the 10th largest city in a train station in Seoul, an elderly not a real war, some joke. Tell dian Forces offi cer still presides over entries
the world and a model of industrial, techno- Korean man burst into tears views that to the Koreans who sur- and exits to the Kaesong Industrial Com- logical and social innovation. at the sight of Quebec veteran vived the mechanized slaugh- plex, built recently by Hyundai and other Directly ahead, beyond a grey fortress Alexandre Sexton in his Royal ter of civilians and soldiers South Korean corporations inside North guarded by soldiers and land mines, is North 22nd Regiment uniform, rushing alike by communist invaders Korea. It employs North Koreans and has Korea, the world’s last Stalinist dictatorship. forward to hug him and accept his who overran most of the not been shut down by their regime despite Not much can be seen beyond: a couple of gift of a Canadian fl ag lapel pin. country before being pushed tensions over the unprovoked torpedoing of guard towers, a propaganda village with a As our tour bus rolled through back. Tell it to the families of a South Korean patrol ship in March. huge North Korean fl ag, and distant hills the city, young South Korean men the 28,500 U.S. soldiers who China still backs North Korea, but its largely stripped of trees by imprisoned people doing their compulsory military are at this moment still stand- patience is being tested. Twice in the past in need of any food and fuel they can fi nd. service snapped to attention and Tom Fletcher ing with the Republic of Korea month, Chinese businessmen have been My visit here was with a group of Korean saluted when they saw the small army against an increasingly arrested for straying beyond authorized War veterans from Canada, Britain, Australia, fl ags in the bus window. erratic, nuclear-armed mad- travel areas on sales trips inside North the United States, Greece, Ethiopia and other Sixty years on, not many in Canada man and his million-strong force to the Korea. In the fi rst of these incidents, three allied countries to mark the 60th anniversary remember that 26,791 Canadians served north. of these newly entrepreneurial Chinese of the Korean War. It began June 25, 1950 in this awful war, that 1,500 were wounded It not only was a real war, it still is. As citizens were shot and killed. with a swift and brutal invasion by North and more than 500 died. Many will white-haired veterans saluted and wiped Even here, capitalism is slowly winning Korea, armed and manipulated by Stalin remember only the wisecracking doctors away tears last week at the Canadian, the long war with communism. and Mao Tse Tung, who would soon send in of the TV show M*A*S*H, which mocked Australian and New Zealand monuments at tfl [email protected]
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CANADA DAY is a red-letter day for tickets a Canadians. It is not only a time to com- memorate historical confederation, cash grab but more importantly, it is a day to rejuvenate the love, pride and ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON we were patriotism for this nation. driving home along King George Many of us join in the celebra- Boulevard and noticed fi ve Surrey tion for fun, but few make the police offi cers pulling cars over on occasion even more meaningful. each side of the road (we were one Along with celebration, we of them). should not forget that we are all Th e infractions were for “tinted Canadians regardless of colour or windows.” My question is why creed. We should love, respect and are fi ve police offi cers involved understand each other and build in such minor Motor Vehicle Act strong relationships with everyone violations when there are much around us. more serious infractions on our On this day, we should visit the roads, such as motorists talking poor and downtrodden to provide on their cellphones, burned out assistance and exude the true Cana- headlights, etc. dian values of love and compassion. To delay traffi c on King George We should preserve the law and Boulevard on a Sunday aft ernoon order. Help to keep environment leads us to believe there is no clean and beautiful. Remember to other work the Surrey police can discharge all duties and responsi- be doing. bilities in a cooperative manner to Our windows are tinted with make Canada best place on planet. 50 per cent darkness you can see If we affi rm Canada Day as clearly through the windows. one to contribute constructively All our cars in the past 25 years towards all sections of society, then have had all the side windows it would be a true tribute dedicated tinted and not once have we been to the nation. ticketed. We are responsible age FILE PHOTO / THE LEADER Happy and prosperous Canada 50-plus motorists with clean driv- A letter writer says Canada Day is a time to celebrate our country, and rejuvenate patriotism. Day. ing records. Hanif A. Patel Th is is just a tax grab for the province of B.C. Bonnie Game Poor job of explaining the HST Mayor
Protecting the IT’S GOOD to see members of the provincial govern- What the people of this province should really be ment acknowledging the terrible job that’s been done demanding from our elected officials is for them to ignoring environment explaining the HST to public. leverage our rich base of natural resources to help The simple shift from the PST to a much more pay for the services the government provides. I AM PLEASED to see the Western straightforward HST should have been communi- If India, with its rapidly developing economy, is the issues premiers united in their support cated much more effectively than it was rather than interested in our cedar products, then that should for a “one project-one assess- allowing it to be hijacked by self interested groups be pursued vigorously. If our rocks and minerals DIANNE WATTS as “World’s Best ment” approach to environmental eager to exploit the public’s lack of knowledge. have value, then the mining industry should be Mayor” is a bit of a stretch. reviews. Ironically, the people making the most noise allowed to develop this resource and contribute to I bet there are mayors elsewhere It makes no sense to have the about the HST seem to be the same people who the province’s coffers. who do not duck from conten- federal government duplicating complain that not enough money is being spent on And if people need clean energy, then that’s tious issues such as illegal suites, the comprehensive assessments health care, education and social services. something we’ve got a lot of here in BC and we toll bridges, blueberry propane the provinces already does on Unfortunately for these noisy exploiters, should be developing it to help the government pay cannons, clearcut forests, polluted projects, especially when the however, the only way to spend more money on for all the things the people say they want. salmon streams, truck parking and provincial assessments are oft en services is to increase provincial revenues, and the monster homes. done to a higher standard than HST is not going to do that because it’s a revenue Michael McBratney Jim McMurtry the federal ones. neutral tax. Port Moody Surrey Billions of dollars in projects, and thousands of jobs, are report- edly being tied up by duplicated Burning garbage a backward policy environmental assessment pro- cesses. Duplicated environmental assessments accomplish nothing IT IS 2010 more than wasting money and and we are battling Unfortunately, zero waste can- If our goal is to actually achieve life-spans and reduce packaging. causing project delays. with one of the oldest and most not be achieved by burning our zero waste, then we need to imple- Sorting our waste to salvage And they don’t improve envi- backwards policies toward waste garbage. Fortunately, Canadians ment better recycling programs, more is the way to go. Ten to 15 ronmental protection one iota. management: waste-to-energy are smart and we know that fore- municipal composting and work times more jobs can be created by technology (burning garbage) or sight can deliver results. with industry to improve product reusing and recycling our waste. Eugenia Nikolaidis, Vancouver landfi lls (burying garbage). In our current economic situation, 2015 is only fi ve years away. this level of effi ciency wouldn’t be I am not an expert in math, but such a bad thing. somehow reaching our goal to re- A waste of tax money Unless zero waste is about Write to us direct 70 per cent of our garbage short-term so-called “innovations” FURTHER TO Kevin Diakiw’s article regarding council costs rising, newsroom@ from landfi lls and waste-to-energy to hide our garbage, an incinerator what about the expensive trip the entire city council just completed – a technology by implementing an is not an option. surreyleader.com seven-day trip a few weeks ago to Toronto to support a resolution about incinerator does not seem to add We have innovative technolo- airplanes fl ying over Surrey? up. gies that off er true paths to zero Th at could have been done by three or four people, not nine members Letters to the editor must While the zero waste rhetoric waste. Th ese paths are more cost- of council and probably four or fi ve managers. identify writers by proper has struck a chord with people eff ective, safer and cleaner, and Th e cost was probably over $40,000. What a waste of taxpayers’ name, and provide address who care about the future value create more jobs; what would you funds. It is time that an outside audit committee be set up to police the and phone numbers for of their homes, and the quality of choose? travel costs of all council, including the mayor. verification. The Leader their soil, water and air, it has not Jennifer Reddy Ron Watson reserves the right to edit for been accepted due to nonsensical, Green party candidate Surrey brevity, clarity and legality. confl icting policies. Surrey-North 12 Wednesday June 30 2010 Surrey North Delta Leader MLAs on anti-HST hit list Recall forces aim to pick off Liberals one by one
by Jeff Nagel Th e Fight HST hit list consists of MLAs in ridings where the anti-HST citizens’ initiative petition got 25 SIX B.C. Liberal MLAs from the Lower Mainland are per cent or more of the required signatures – far in on anti-HST activists’ hit list of 24 most vulnerable excess of the Elections BC requirement of 10 per cent. government members they intend to target for recall. Th e bar for recall is higher. A minimum 40 per cent Th ose in the crosshairs of the Fight HST campaign of registered voters must sign the petition demanding Sylvan this summer... better grades next fall. include environment minister Barry Penner (Chilli- the recall of the MLA within 60 days. wack-Hope), John Les (Chilliwack), children and Fight HST can’t simply use its existing army of reg- family development minister Mary Polak (Langley), istered canvassers – those participating in recalls must Spending a summer at Sylvan will do more than former Solicitor General Kash Heed (Vancouver- register separately. Fraserview), Richard Lee (Burnaby-North) and just keep your child busy. A personalized summer Vander Zalm noted there’s no ability for the govern- Gordon Hogg (South Surrey-White Rock). ment to stall if a recall campaign succeeds. learning plan can build the skills, habits and “We haven’t decided which ones will be recalled Th e seat is immediately declared vacant and the attitudes your child needs for lifelong success. fi rst, or how many,” anti-HST crusader Bill Vander government has 90 days to call a byelection, where the Sylvan will develop a program to help Zalm said, adding that strategy will be decided in the recalled MLA can still run again. your child keep up over summer break. fall. “It’s going to be very exciting,” he CALL NOW! Fight HST forces say they’re nearly predicted. We have Æexible summer hours to $ ready to deliver their 670,000-name Cabinet ministers on the hit list accommodate your busy summer 50 OFF petition demanding a withdrawal of include aboriginal relations minister lifestyle. SYLVAN SKILLS the harmonized sales tax but expect the George Abbott, labour minister Murray ASSESSMENT ® It’s a fun approach that inspires Not valid with any other offer. government will stall for time rather than Coell, forests and range minister Pat Bell, Expires 7/15/10. Must present summer learning. ad at time of Assessment. immediately bend to wishes of petition- tourism minister Kevin Krueger, agri- Limit one per customer. ers. culture minister Steve Th omson, com- Recall campaigns to remove individual munity and rural development minister MLAs from offi ce can’t begin until Bill Bennett and healthy living and sport SYLVAN = 604.596.5451 604.582.3332 November. minister Ida Chong. Vander Zalm said he doesn’t favour a One MLA won’t be targeted, despite RESULTS. NEWTON FLEETWOOD mass recall targeting all Liberal MLAs at huge numbers of local constituents sign- GUARANTEED! 604.532.0030 once to try to topple the government. ing the petition. Former energy minister LANGLEY “Th at was never the intent,” he said. South Surrey-White Blair Lekstrom is exempt because he quit Instead, Vander Zalm envisions suc- Rock MLA Gordon the government over the HST. www.sylvanbc.ca cessive waves of recall campaigns – per- Hogg Six B.C. Liberal MLAs would have to haps a new one starting each month – to be defeated for the government to lose its READING • MATH • WRITING • STUDY SKILLS • TEST-TAKING • UNIVERSITY PREP & MORE put intensifying pressure on the government to drop majority in the Legislature. the HST to avoid being forced from offi ce. Vander Zalm said he doesn’t think it makes sense “Our hope is aft er the fi rst successful recall, the pre- to target Premier Gordon Campbell, who he predicts mier – knowing that we won’t stop – will smarten up.” will step down before the next election anyway. Th e systematic approach chafes some angry citizens who are chomping at the bit to recall their local MLA Liberal MLAs on Fight HST hit list: John Slater, quickly. Pat Pimm, Donna Barnette, George Abbott, Terry “Our biggest problem will be to hold people back,” Lak, Bill Bennett , Ida Chong, Ron Cantelon, Bill Vander Zalm said. Barisoff , Murray Coell, Gordon Hogg, Barry Penner, Nor will it be possible to do so. Norm Letnik, Ben Stewart, Steve Th omson, Eric Fos- Anyone can launch a recall campaign, although ter, Kash Heed, Kevin Kruger, Richard Lee , John Les, Vander Zalm noted renegade campaigns would not Don McRae, John Rustad, Mary Polak and Pat Bell. have the benefi t of the Fight HST organization. [email protected]
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by Rick Kupchuk old with the Blazers. Madaisky started last season THE OFFSEASON has ended for with the Calgary Hitmen, but a pair of 18-year-old Western was sent to Kamloops in a Hockey League (WHL) players midseason trade. He finished from Surrey. the year with seven goals and 20 Kevin Sundher of the assists in 65 games played, but Chilliwack Bruins and Austin felt his best hockey was played in Madaisky of the Kamloops Blaz- Kamloops. ers were chosen in the National “It was great, the best thing Hockey League Entry Draft last to happen to me,” he said of the weekend in Los Angeles. trade. “The coaches have a lot And it means both will travel more trust in me, I was playing across the continent to against the top lines. attend prospects camps It was a lot more fun, I in early July. got powerplay time and Sundher, a forward, helped kill penalties. was chosen in the third My confidence level round (75th overall) by improved so much.” the Buffalo Sabres, while Madaisky had an out- Madaisky was claimed standing playoff, scoring in the fifth round (124th three goals and assisting overall) by the Colum- on three others. The bus Blue Jackets. Blazers, however, were “I figured I would go Kevin Sundher swept in four games by somewhere in the third the Vancouver Giants in to fifth round,” said Madaisky the opening round, the fourth Monday afternoon, just hours consecutive season Kamloops before boarding a plane for was eliminated in straight games. Ohio. “It didn’t matter where I “The Blazers playoff woes con- went in terms of numbers. And tinue,” he laughed. Columbus is a great opportunity “But next year, it’s something for me. They have a young team, we can put a stop to. We have a and they don’t have too many young team, and a year can make KAMLOOPS BLAZERS defencemen.” so much of a difference.” Kamloops Blazers defenceman Austin Madaisky is in Ohio this week, attending the Columbus Blue The Blue Jackets will get their Sundher will also head to the Jackets’ prospects camp. A Surrey native, Madaisky was drafted by the Blue Jackets last weekend. first look at the 6’2”, 185-pound Great Lakes area, departing on defenceman this weekend at the July 4 for Buffalo and the Sabres’ games, racking up 25 goals and to junior hockey for one more said. “I’m happy I was fortunate team’s prospects camp. In mid- prospects camp. 61 points. season before turning pro. enough to get drafted. To be a August, he expects to be back in He’s coming off his best season A 6’, 188-pound centre, “It was a pretty good year in third round pick, it’s something Kamloops, playing as a 19-year- in the WHL, playing in all 72 Sundher will also like to return Chilliwack, I learned a lot,” he to be proud of.” Near-perfect weekend for Blue Jays
BCPBL team wins three of four against Parksville, Coquitlam by Rick Kupchuk Reds scored three times in six innings off Parksville. Th e 17-year-old North Delta hits, including a run-scoring singles from seven hits and a walk. resident tossed a no-hitter, four walks Hodgins and a grand slam one-out home ON A WEEKEND that saw their eight-game Coquitlam committed fi ve errors away from a perfect game. He faced just run by Stefan McKee. win streak come to an end, the North in game two, and the Blue Jays took 23 batters, two over the minimum, col- Cam Challand was the winning pitcher Delta Blue Jays still managed to stretch full advantage, scoring fi ve lecting four strikeouts along the in relief, striking out four batters in three their lead atop the B.C. Premier Baseball unearned runs in a 9-3 victory. way. innings, while the Royals scored one run League standings. Th e Reds led 3-0 aft er the top of Th e Blue Jays got their three on two hits and three walks. Aft er taking two games from the the fi rst inning, but North Delta runs off six hits. Reed Lavallee, Th e Blue Jays have a week off before Parksville Royals Saturday, North pitcher Matt Tompkins settled Tyson Popoff and Trevor Hod- their next game. Th ey are at home to Delta split their double header with the down aft er the shaky start. Th e gins all hit doubles, the hits by place the Vancouver Cannons on Th urs- Coquitlam Reds Sunday aft ernoon. Th eir Ladner resident allowed just Lavallee and Hodgins driving day, July 8 at 6 p.m. at Mackie Park. record improved to 29-10 (won-lost), four hits and a walk the rest of in runs. STRIKEOUTS: McKee’s homer was and pushed the Jays to a one and a half the way, getting his league-high Parksville pitcher Aaron his third of the season, tying him for the game lead over the 24-8 Langley Blaze. eighth win of the season. Foulds was six outs away from a league lead with Jordan Romine of the Th eir lone loss of the weekend was a Cam Frick was two-for-three Stefan McKee no-hitter in the second contest, Nanaimo Pirates and Brandon Buft on of 5-0 setback Sunday morning to Coquit- at the plate, batting in one run but wasn’t able to fi nish the the Fraser Valley Chiefs. lam. Th e Jays managed just three hits and scoring another. C.J. Pent- game. Th e Royals took a 4-0 Th e grand slam moved him to within – all singles – off Coquitlam pitcher T. J. land and Quinn Allen each scored twice. lead into the bottom of the sixth inning, one of the league’s RBI (runs batted in) Watson. Jeff Bouchard was near-perfect on the with the Blue Jays held hitless. lead. Scott Jones of the Victoria Mariners Brad Watson took the loss, aft er the mound in Saturday’s fi rst game against But North Delta connected for four is on top with 29.
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BOAZ JOSEPH / THE LEADER Fraser Valley Chiefs fi rst baseman Mitch Dornblut forces out Max Spencley of the Parksville Royals base during a B.C. Premier League Baseball game at Whalley Stadium on Sunday. The Chiefs swept a double header by scores of 2-0 and 1-0, with Dornblut driving in the winning run in both games.
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UPCOMING BCIT INFORMATION SESSIONS > Accounting >Automotive > Be Your Own Boss: Explore Self Employment > Computer Information Technology, Computer Systems Technology and Bachelor of Technology >Digital Arts > Interior Design, Part-time Studies > Railway Conductor Royals blanked twice bcit.ca/infosessions Fraser Valley Chiefs pitching overpowers Parksville It’s your career. by Rick Kupchuk Get it right. his third shutout in 11 starts this ing Brandon Buft on to score season. from fi rst base. THREE RUNS in two games isn’t a Fraser Valley did all the scor- Th e two victories improved lot of off ence. ing in the third inning. Mitch the Chiefs’ record to 19-13 But it was enough for the Dornblut’s single drove in Brody (won-lost), and lift ed them into Fraser Valley Chiefs to sweep a Hawkins for the winning run. a three way tie for fi ft h place double header from the Parks- Adam Quan added an insur- with the 21-15 Coquitlam Reds ville Royals Sunday aft ernoon at ance run, scoring when Jordan and 22-16 Vancouver Cannons. FRESH Whalley Ball Park. McComb was walked with the Fraser Valley will play fi ve SALAD GREENS Th e Chiefs, winners of seven bases loaded. times over the next fi ve days. HARVESTED of their last eight B.C. Premier Alex Dunbar got the win in Aft er tonight’s home game Baseball League contests, took game two, allowing just two hits against the Reds at Whalley Ball WHILE advantage of a pair of three- and a walk in fi ve and one-third Park, the Chiefs will be in New YOU WAIT. hitters tossed by their pitching innings pitched. Justin Pilgrim Westminster Saturday for two staff . earned the save, retiring all three games with the Cannons. Th ey OPEN EVERY SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. Chris Fischer tossed a com- Parksville batters in the seventh will be at home again Sunday, plete game in the fi rst contest - a inning. hosting the Okanagan Athletics OVER 20 VENDORS THIS WEEK, INCLUDING: 2-0 Chiefs win - walking six bat- Dornblut again drove in the for a double header which will • Gesundheit Bakery - European Breads, ters while striking out nine for winning run, his double allow- start at noon. Buns and Strudels • HoneyBee Centre - Fresh Honey in Three Flavours BASEBALL • Eat It Up - Agave Nectar, Gluten-free, Diabetic Friendly Bread, Pies and Cookies B.C. PREMIER LEAGUE Vic. 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EVAN SEAL / THE LEADER Shan Rana lost family members in the Air India explosion, which took place June 23, 1985. Air India: Lighting a candle Surrey man marks 25th anniversary of bombing
by Dan Ferguson candle-lighting ceremony. Th ere were 331 candles, one for each Air India han Rana has nothing in his Surrey home to victims. remind him of the Air India bombing that When Rana took his turn, he thought of his rela- killed four relatives. tives as he ignited the candle wick. Th ere are no photos, no newspaper clip- “Th is is a light for you,” he said to himself. pings,S no books about the June 23, 1985 explosions Th e candle lighting was the end of three days that killed all 329 people aboard one Air India fl ight of prayer for the Air India victims that started on and two baggage handlers loading another fl ight. Monday with the non-stop reading aloud of the It was a deliberate decision by a quiet, philosophi- Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scriptures, and cal man determined to maintain emotional balance. ended with the candle-lighting ceremony on the day “I didn’t keep a shred,” Rana said. of the bombing. “I can’t do anything about it. Th e history has Th e blasts were arranged by people who wanted passed.” revenge against India for a bloody raid on Sikhdom’s It doesn’t mean he has forgotten the loss of his holiest shrine, the Golden Temple in Amritsar. sister-in-law Shyla Aurora and his cousin’s son Inder Members of Guru Nanak Sikh Temple light During his address at the memorial ceremony, Th akur and Inder’s wife Prya Th akur and their little candles in remembrance of the 331 people Guru Nanak temple president Sandhar said killing boy. killed in the Air India tragedy. innocents was a violation of Sikh principles, that the He would simply prefer to express his sadness faithful should never stoop so low. quietly by praying for the souls of the departed and “I don’t think killing is part of any religion,” the the pain of the people left behind. temple was planning to honour the victims of the president later said. People like Rana’s wife, who was thrown into a bombing, he decided to go. “Killing is absolutely wrong.” deep depression aft er the death of her only sister. “I wanted to see how serious they were.” Rana was moved by the temple president’s words. It led to a divorce that Rana describes as “collat- Rana phoned before he went to ask the temple if “Th is was close to my heart,” he said. eral damage” from the bombing. they would object to a non-Sikh participating in the He was less impressed by Prime Minister Stephen On Wednesday, June 23, the 25th anniversary of event. Harper’s apology to the families of Air India bomb- the bombing, Rana went to Surrey’s Guru Nanak He was welcomed, he said. ing victims the same day. Sikh Temple on Scott Road. Rana ended up sitting at the front near temple It was good to fi nally hear a PM make the admis- He is Hindu, not a Sikh, but when Rana heard the president Bikramjit Singh Sandhar during the See RANA / Page 22
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