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Const. Inderpal Singh Bal disciplined by RCMP, received suspended sentence by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Richmond Mountie punched a suspect in the face, then facewashed him on the asphalt, during an arrest he made in January of 2012 following a string of cell phone robberies. Details about the assault that landed Const. Inderpal Singh Bal in hot water, are included in a decision by Richmond provincial court Judge Ron Fratkin. Bal pled guilty to common assault, and was sentenced in January. According to the court ruling—Bal received a suspended sentence, six months probation, and was ordered to work 25 hours of community service— Bal was part of quick response RCMP team on the night of the incident on Jan. 26, 2012. The team was conducting undercover surveillance in regard to a series of cell phone robberies and thefts that occurred in downtown Richmond between Dec. 31, 2011 and Jan. 26, 2012. Two men were believed to have been strong-arming cell phones from victims, and in some report, weapons were involved. While surveilling Matthew Navas-Rivas and Peter Grieve, the team lost visual contact with them for a short time, and during that window, the team received a police broadcast of a just-completed robbery involving a cell phone and a wallet.
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The two suspects were reported fleeing in a car at high speed. The surveillance team initiated a Code Five (high risk) arrest, and the team pulled over a car driven by Navas-Rivas. Although the men in the car were ordered to stay inside, they both disobeyed and exited the vehicle with their arms raised. But both complied when told to lie down on the ground, where Navas-Rivas remained motionless for about 14 seconds. That’s when video footage, taken from an RCMP cruiser equipped with a dashboard camera, shows Bal with his service gun drawn but pointed downward, approach the suspect, move rather quickly and land a “quite aggressive” knee to the victim’s lower back. Bal then placed his weapon on the ground near Navas-Rivas, and “looks up and to his right for a brief moment and then with his right hand strikes Navas-Rivas in the head/face.” According to the court ruling, Navas-Rivas “had not struggled or shown any resistance throughout the arrest.” See Page 4
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NDP names candidate for Richmond Centre Newspaper editor Frank Yunrong Huang running for NDP and like Liberal candidate Teresa Wat isn’t from Richmond by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Thursday’s announcement that Global Chinese Press editor-inchief Frank Yunrong Huang will be running as the NDP candidate in Richmond Centre brings to two the number of parachuted candidates running in the riding. Huang joins Liberal candidate Teresa Wat as the other non-local who is running in the May provincial election. But NDP leader Adrian Dix said it will be up to the voter, not the candidate, to decide whether being a Richmond resident is important to them. “I think elections are about the voters. They get to decide. Frank has deep connections to this community,” Dix said. “He served as a journalist, the audience for his newspaper is here, covers issues here, served and raised money for the Richmond Hospital.” Huang said he’s familiar with the city, does a lot of shopping and
eating here, and has worked in the community before. He also served on the Asian campaign of the Richmond Hospital Foundation from 2010 to 2012. “I know a lot of issues in Richmond, and also our company used to have an office here,” he said at Thursday’s press conference at Shiang Garden Seafood Restaurant. “I do a lot of things in Richmond, so I know this community quite well. I think Richmond is not too strange for me.” Asked whether he would move to Richmond should he be elected, Huang was non-commital and said he would have to discuss that with his family. Huang won a Jack Webster Award in 2005, and holds a bachelor’s degree in arts. He immigrated to Canada in 2001, and previously worked as manager of a tourism firm in Hong Kong. He’s currently the secretary general of the Chinese International Media Association and deputy president of Jinan University Alumni Association of West Canada. Dix acknowledged that Richmond’s provincial ridings have been dominated by the Liberals for a couple of decades, and he said he’s excited about the upcoming election, and the choice it will give local voters. “We are not here to finish second...I think that particularly in
Martin van den Hemel photo NDP MLA Jenny Kwan (left) and leader Adrian Dix (right) were on hand for Frank Yunrong Huang’s introduction.
the seats where the Liberal party has always won, they’ve taken sometimes the interests of those community for granted.” Dix plans to come to Richmond “again and again” to campaign.
Asked about the issues that are important to locals, Dix said students need to find places where they can acquire the skills for the jobs of the future. “What we’ve said is that we have
to ensure that young people have access to those skills,” he said. Today, young people are denied access to that education because they don’t have enough money.
Seniors get a mouthful of care at special clinic Students, professionals and volunteers come together to help, thanks to a Steveston dentist by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Retirement can bring an end to workplace benefits and the start of a fixed income. So for many seniors, dental work takes a back seat to basic needs. But volunteers recently gave 25 local seniors a reason to smile. Dental care professionals cleaned teeth, filled cavities and repaired dentures at a free one-day dental clinic set up at Richmond Hospital. “For one lady we looked after, she hadn’t been to a dentist in almost 20 years,” said Dr. Doug Nielsen. “We got to do all the procedures that she needed in that one day, and bring her back to a current standard of health she hadn’t been able to enjoy in almost 20 years.” The clinic was made possible by Nielsen—a 40-year Steveston dentist—and his wife Susan, who were instrumental in founding the Dental Mission Project Society, which helps provide dental assistance to marginalized populations around
the world and in B.C. Volunteers began setting up the Feb. 23 clinic in the Richmond Hospital rotunda at 8 a.m. and worked through the day until all patients were treated. Providing treatment were University of B.C. dentistry students, overseen by dentists volunteering their time. Richmond denturist Alex Hupka also stepped forward to help, along with volunteers form Vancouver Coastal Health and Volunteer Richmond. Belinda Boyd, who helped organize the clinic, said many seniors are in need of dental care but can’t easily get it. “To have the community come together in such an effective way— bringing resources, professionals, students and those with need for dental care together in one place on one day was an act of caring that made a real difference in people’s lives,” said Boyd, leader of community engagement for Vancouver Coastal Health Richmond. Dr. Nielsen said the clinic not only offered care to seniors who otherwise couldn’t afford it, but gave students invaluable experience. “They get out of the academic arena of university and get into the real world in dealing with people who really need the work. In some cases some of the procedures they wouldn’t have seen or been able to
Belinda Boyd photo University of B.C. dentistry students, mentored by dentists, work on patients at a free dental clinic recently set up at Richmond Hospital.
do at the university,” said Nielsen, who is also part-time faculty at UBC. Nielsen said many people in the profession want to give back—both locally and internationally—and the Dental Mission Project Society provides that chance with nine portable chairs and equipment that can be transported to sites around the world. Nielsen himself has provided complimentary care to people as far away as Central America, along with helping those close to his Richmond home. Founded in 2005, the society’s equipment recently went to the
Philippines and India, and in April it will be in Cambodia—used by a large contingent of local volunteer dentists who will be joined by UBC students. Another trip is planned to aid First Nations people in Williams Lake. Seven trips are planned this year alone. Nielsen said he was particularly proud of the Richmond clinic, given that it took place in the community where the Richmond High grad and longtime girls’ softball coach has lived almost all his life. “I’m just very proud to be a dentist. Dentistry changed my life for
the better,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for me to say thank you and pay it forward and give back to not just Richmond residents, but the people in East Vancouver or facilitating other trips around the world with equipment and supplies.” He describes the Dental Mission Project Society as a team, where everyone involved is proud to have a chance to give back. Nielsen, a member of Steveston Rotary Club, said his volunteer work fits with the club’s motto: “Service above self.” “I really believe that. It’s part of who I am.”
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Record casino take for Richmond in 2012 by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The City of Richmond’s take from River Rock Casino Resort reached a record high in 2012, according to the city’s director of finance. Year-end financial statements tabled Monday reveal the city collected $15,585,000 from the casino in 2012. Jerry Chong suggested the rise could be due to the casino’s addition of a second hotel. Built above a parkade shared by Canada Line commuters and casino patrons, The Hotel opened in the fall of 2011, nearly doubling the resort’s total rooms to 395. Overall local gaming revenue rose by 13.5 per cent in 2012 over the previous
year. Revenue from the fourth quarter alone totalled $4.49 million—a 12.8 per cent increase from the same quarter in 2011. Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, the publicly-traded company that owns River Rock and nine other casinos, issued its 2012 financial statements Wednesday afternoon. In a news release, the company attributed higher revenues to its Richmond property. “Great Canadian’s financial results during the fourth quarter of 2012 reflect the positive contributions of River Rock,” said Rod Baker, Great Canadian’s president and CEO. “River Rock continues to benefit from both strong gaming volumes and growth associated with The Hotel at River Rock.”
Of Great Canadian’s $408.7 million in total earnings for 2012, $294.9 million came from gaming—five per cent greater than last year. Casino cash flow helped boost the city’s 2012 surplus to $3.7 million. Other increased revenue came from development. But in a report to council, financial reporting manager Cindy Gilfillan cautioned an expected slowdown in the housing market “may moderate these favourable amounts in 2013 and 2014.” Cities receive 10 per cent of net gaming revenue from casinos within their jurisdiction. According to the latest statistics from the province—in a report dated Oct. 15, 2012—Richmond has received $115.5 million in gaming cash since 1999.
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Fellow officer witnessed suspect getting roughed up From Page 1 But the video shows Bal lean over close to NavasRivas’s ear “and appeared to be saying something to him.” A female police officer also observed Bal grab Navas-Rivas’ hair and “pushed his head into the asphalt.” According to the court ruling, the video shows Bal “applying pressure to the prone Navas-Rivas while pushing down on his head. Const. Bal appears to be moving the head of Navas-Rivas against the pavement in a side-to-side motion.” The Crown asked for a suspended sentence, while Bal’s lawyer argued for an absolute or conditional discharge. Bal, 35, immigrated to Canada with his parents in 1980. He was a six-year veteran of the force at the time of the incident. Married to another RCMP officer, he is the sole caregiver of his elderly mother, and is involved in charity work, running the Richmond RCMP’s canteen charity, which has helped raise more than $10,000 for various charities. In reaching his decision, Judge Fratkin took into account the fact Bal was in a role of authority over the complainant, who was in a vulnerable position, and who did not provoke the incident. As well, Bal had no criminal record, entered an early guilty plea, and “seems to be (at) very little risk of re-offending.” Fratkin wrote: “While I am satisfied that Const. Bal’s actions were out of character and aberrant, nonetheless, his acts were sufficiently egregious to conclude that registering a discharge would be contrary to the public interest,” Fratkin wrote in his ruling.
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EDITORIAL: Richmond Centre is a big prize for NDP, Liberals
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he Liberals and the NDP are bringing out the big guns as they battle for the Richmond Centre riding soon to be vacated by MLA Rob Howard. After the Liberals circumvented a riding association battle by parachuting radio station CEO Teresa Wat into town—and effectively handing pink slips to trustee Grace Tsang and cop-on-hiatus Gary Law in the process—the NDP were poised to be in the perfect position to
find a strong local name to carry their banner. So Thursday came with some disappointment when Global Chinese Press editor-in-chief Frank Huang was named as the NDP candidate for the riding. Yes, he’s shopped here, and eats here, and has covered stories here, but he doesn’t live here. The message: B.C.’s two biggest political parties couldn’t find a single worthy Richmond resident to carry them into the next election. Is that a statement of the quality
of local residents? If so, it’s a statement about all 200,000 of them. It’s more likely that it’s a statement about what locals think about the seedy-world of politics, and specifically the future for the NDP and Liberals on Lulu Island. With Richmond being Liberal country for two decades, convincing locals otherwise will be an uphill battle. At the same time, the NDP appear to be virtual shoe-ins to win a majority of seats. So running and winning for
the Liberals will mean a whole lot less. Obviously, both parties see Richmond as winnable—and the Richmond-Centre riding particularly so—to the point that they’ve parachuted Chinese-speaking candidates from outside the city to run. Whether locals will express their upset that no local candidates are being offered remains to be seen. In any event, May’s shaping up to be an interesting election on all fronts.
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isheries in Richmond have been an essential piece of our community history.
From the early 1880s fishing fleets have brought a sustainable, healthy product to our shores. The numerous canneries created livelihoods and spurred other industries to be born. It attracted different fishermen from around the globe, thus adding to our community and history. To this day, Steveston remains a place of gathering, to celebrate our past and connection to the sea. Anticipating a growth of roughly 80,000 people in Richmond means an increasing demand for food. As well, health and nutrition, cultural and traditional diets are resulting in greater consumption of seafood. Many of our current fishing practices and demands for seafood species are unsustainable. Estimates indicate that annual harvests total 130 million tons, which is much less than fish catches in the past. With the sheer scale of fishing, many marine
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environments are impacted by three broad issues: overfishing, by-catch and habitat destruction. Overfishing is a consequence of the growth in demand for seafood. Consumption worldwide has doubled since the 1970s. New fishing technologies have increased the efficiency with which organisms are removed, processed and distributed, putting additional pressure on seafood stocks. Over-fishing has resulted in 90% of large, predatory fish disappearing, this includes species like tuna, swordfish and sharks. Many of the fish being harvested do not make it to reproductive age which further reduces fish stocks. Roughly 25% of what is caught through commercial fishing practices are not intended for consumption. These unmarketable or
unwanted animals are simply thrown back into the ocean and the majority fail to survive. This waste product severely impacts marine ecosystems. Fishing practices including pelagic or surface long-lining and bottom trawling increase the amount of loss of life and wasted seafood. Habitat damage results from unsustainable fishing and aquaculture practices. These habitats are crucial/ sensitive areas in which seafood spawn, breed or are protected from the elements. Life in our oceans is difficult, without intact and healthy environments, many fish species cannot survive, let alone thrive. Making informed choices by voting with your dollars for sustainable seafood is one way to ensure that everyone can enjoy these healthy products. Check that
the seafood that is being purchased either for yourself or your family is caught or farmed in ways that ensure the long-term viability of a species and do not damage marine environments. SeaChoice, a sustainable seafood organization, suggests the consumption of the following species of seafood: Pacific cod, Dungeness crab, farmed clams, swordfish, closed containment farmed salmon, albacore tuna, sardines, spot prawns, farmed oysters, and sablefish. Consumers should only purchase seafood that has been caught in the Canadian Pacific using sustainable fishing practices. With the coming of Spring, millions of young salmon (or smolt) will struggle through altered habitats and ecosystems as they migrate to the open waters
of the Pacific Ocean. This is a perfect time to get informed and learn more about where your seafood and other foods are coming from, how they are caught and what the potential impacts are. Ensuring that we all have access to our oceans’ bounty requires asking questions and making sustainable choices. Richmond Food Security Society works to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society. If you want to contribute and learn more about our activities, visit our website at www. richmondfoodsecurity.org Colin Dring is executive director at Richmond Food Security Society.
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Shark fin ban is beyond city’s scope Better grades Editor: We live in a country where no government can act above the law. A municipal government can only pass bylaws that it has the power to enforce. On the issue of banning the sale of shark fins in Richmond, council was advised that any action taken by the city must meet two tests: first, that it is within the city’s authority; and second, that there is a valid municipal purpose, i.e. any action taken must have as its purpose a direct benefit to the residents of the municipality. On the first point, under the Community Charter the city has no authority to ban the sale of shark fins. Conversely, Vancouver is given the authority under the Vancouver Charter to “prohibit” a business. So, in theory, Vancouver can go ahead to ban the sale of shark fins if its council
chooses to do so. But there is the second test. If the primary purpose of imposing a shark fin ban is motivated by the consideration of inhumane treatment of sharks thousands of miles away, it is considered that the ban has exceeded the city’s use of powers for the promotion of good government, health or welfare of the city or its residents. Some years ago the City of Vancouver resolved not to do business with Shell Oil Company until it completely withdrew from South Africa because Vancouver city council disagreed with that country’s apartheid regime. The Supreme Court of Canada held that it was extraneous to the municipality’s power. This ruling was further applied in other cases in Canada. In the Toronto case, the court concluded that the city’s bylaw
to ban shark fins merely reflected the council’s disapproval of the practise of shark finning conducted elsewhere than within Toronto’s limits and lacked a legitimate municipal purpose for the economic, social and environmental well-being of its residents. When it is within the city’s jurisdiction and supported by an obvious municipal purpose, Richmond has demonstrated courage and leadership as in the cases of the banning of cosmetic pesticides and genetically modified crops. However, council would be acting irresponsibly if it marched ahead to prohibit the possession, sale and consumption of shark fins when it is clear that such an action could be easily challenged and may cost a fortune in legal fees. Coun. Chak Au Richmond
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Editor: What a huge surprise in Richmond when city council (taking their lead from elsewhere) chose not to pursue a ban on shark fin imports. I’m sure the streets were filled with 1,130 revellers (the number of people that signed a petition opposing a ban on fin) dancing late into the night. But all is not lost to we who fight the fin. City staff is going to make a brochure! Probably 1,130 of them that deal with the consumption of shark fin. (Just a note to staffers—probably need not print it in French. English either.) Coun. Harold Steves is on the fin fighters team! He also wants to see a ban on shark fin imports. Hang on! As I read a little further into Wednesday’s story, I think we have to print an extra brochure. Make it 1,130 brochures. He’s against foreigners hacking off the fins of sharks and letting them die a slow death. He wants us to do it ourselves here in B.C. “Its a compromise,” he points out. For who? Not the shark! Bob Niles Richmond
Pipeline proponents sound like a broken record Editor: Re: “Aircraft need fuel to fly.” The YVR airlines have been irresponsible to propose to put super tankers of toxic and flammable jet fuel into the fragile and valuable Fraser River. In 1988 VAFFC tried to put barges of jet fuel into the river and that was soundly rejected by a federal environmental assessment. Unlike the present review process, that assessment indeed involved public hearings. The present review process by the B.C. government has been non-transparent and has refused public input over the past year. The Liberal government has again stalled in its decision in that Richmond and Delta and more than 90 per cent of the public are firmly opposed to tankers in the Fraser River. The decision is to now be made after the May 14 B.C. election. The Liberals simply did not want to dig another hole for themselves and approve this project and again sink further in the polls. If the protection of the Fraser River is a priority as Pollard states, why in the world would VAFFC be so determined to put super tankers of jet fuel into the river, build a fuel unloading terminal and store giant quantities of hazardous jet fuel on the banks of the river? It is totally hypocritical for Pollard to say Fraser River protection is VAFFC’s priority and then do his best to jeopardize that river and its globally significant estuary. Like a broken record VAFFC keeps saying “aircraft need fuel to fly.” The public is not dumb and no one has opposed a safe and secure supply of fuel to YVR by an on land pipeline option. Why does VAFFC not just do what is best for the Fraser River and public safety and keep all tankers out of this world class salmon river. Otto E. Langer Fisheries Biologist and Aquatic Ecologist Vice-President VAPOR Richmond
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South Arm fuel delivery is the best option Editor: Re: “But are there deep pockets for spill response,” and “Barge jet fuel to Sea Island” (Letters). Public safety and environmental protection are fundamental priorities for the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project. It will be built to modern building, seismic, fire, and environmental codes to achieve the highest levels of safety and reliability. Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation and the shippers are required by law to carry insurance. In the very unlikely event of a spill, a comprehensive statutory regime is in place to ensure timely and effective spill response, remediation and compensation. That regime is backed by substantial compensation funds in addition to the primary insurance funds carried by vessels
Each vessel will be double-hulled, escorted by tugs and will have trained river pilots on board.
and a marine terminal. One of the 14 fuel delivery options reviewed by VAFFC included a barge facility on the North Arm of the Fraser River. Our evaluation identified a number of weaknesses. Notably, only small barges would be able to navigate the shallow, narrow channel, which would result in up to 20 barges a month to meet current fuel needs at YVR, with additional barge deliveries required as the airport grows. Furthermore, it would provide extremely limited access to
Airport fuel pipeline delay is welcome news Editor: The recent delay for approval of the airport fuel pipeline was welcome to the citizens of East Richmond. This delay can also be to the credit of the leadership of Carol Day (chair of the Vancouver Airport Pipeline Opposition for Richmond, or VAPOR), followed by Richmond’s mayor and
offshore fuel sources. One of the many benefits of our proposed project is a deep water terminal on the South Arm that allows us to accommodate larger vessels, meaning only three to five deliveries each month, with none of the vessels larger than ships currently transiting the river. This allows us to access more reliable and varied sources of fuel down the coast and overseas. Each vessel will be double hulled, escorted by tugs and will have trained river pilots on board. The new fuel delivery system will contribute to YVR’s growth, strengthen its position as a gateway of choice for airlines, and allow it to continue as a strong economic generator for Richmond, the province and Canada. Adrian Pollard Project Director, VAFFC
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A proposal to ban B.C. pharmacies from giving out loyalty points to customers for prescription drug purchases has been put on hold. The controversial idea, which drew fire from pointcollecting cardholders, is being shelved until the fall, when the College of Pharmacists of B.C. may reconsider it. The regulatory body still wants to block pharmacies such as Shopper’s Drug Mart and Canada Safeway from awarding points to their loyalty card holders due to concern the rewards are a powerful lure that spur some customers to make poor decisions when buying medicine—harming their health or costing the system more money. “It’s still something we’re very much moving forward with,” said spokesman Mykle Ludvigsen. He said the college board, which decided Feb. 15 against including the points ban in a set of other bylaw changes now advancing, decided more public engagement was needed. “We’re very aware there was a reaction to it,” Ludvigsen said. Any adjustment of the proposal would result in a new round of public input ahead of a new vote of the pharmacists’ college board. The health minister can then veto the change but the delay past the May provincial election means the final decision will fall to the next government. The NDP hasn’t taken a position on the issue. The college’s rationale for the ban is some customers wait longer than they should to fill a prescription in order to get a bigger points bonus offered at a later date. See Page 12
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London Drugs supports points ban, while Safeway and Shoppers oppose it From Page 11 It also warned patients with third-party insurance who don’t pay out of pocket may keep refilling a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points. The college calls that a drain on limited health care dollars and says drugs that are never used by the intended patient may be abused by others or diverted to the illegal drug trade. The pharmacists’ body also objects on privacy grounds to the gathering of data as part of loyalty card programs. The college hopes a points ban will result in patients choosing a pharmacy or pharmacist on their own merits, not
inducements. Some critics have called it a misguided attempt to prop up smaller independent pharmacies that struggle to compete against the big chains. Similar reforms have been enacted in Ontario and Quebec. B.C. has banned point awards on Pharmacare-covered prescriptions since 2011. Safeway and Shoppers Drug Mart have opposed the points ban on pharmaceuticals, while London Drugs supports it. “Health is a very personal matter and it should not be driven by any kind of incentives,” said London Drugs pharmacy vice-president John Tse.
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Nominees sought for Richmond Arts Awards Nominees are being sought for the fifth Richmond Arts Awards, hosted by the City of Richmond and Richmond Arts Coalition. Awards will be handed out in six categories: business and the arts, volunteerism, cultural leadership, artistic innovation, arts education and youth arts. All artistic disciplines are eligible, including visual, performing, literary arts, culinary arts, craft, environmental arts and new media. Three finalists in each of the six categories will be named on April 19 and winners will be announced May 8. Nomination deadline is March 18. Nomination forms can be found at richmond.ca/artists or call 604-2048672.
Richmond Art Gallery hosts walk, talk and tour Richmond Art Gallery will host a morning of activities related to walking Saturday, March 9. The event is in conjunction with the gallery’s exhibition Andante, a group exhibition featuring artists Cheryl L’Hirondelle, Mike Andrew McLean, Haruko Okano, Ruth Scheuing, Wes Cameron and Matthew Robertson. Saturday’s event begins at 10 a.m. at Minoru Park with volunteers from Walk Richmond leading a free guided walk through the park. Partici-
pants should arrive early for a warm-up. A visit to the gallery—with tea and treats—follows the walk, and from 11 to 11:30 a.m. the exhibition’s curator will lead participants through a short tour of the art show. The event concludes with a talk with podiatrist Dr. Marc Lindy, who will provide tips on how to keep feet pain-free while walking. For more information call 604-247-8312. Andante is on until March 24.
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Richmond’s historic Finn Slough will come alive in downtown Richmond next week in the 13th annual Art About Finn Slough exhibition at Richmond Cultural Centre. Presented with the Finn Slough Heritage and Wetlands Society, this year’s exhibition carries the theme, Dance company delivers “Small is Beautiful and Historic: two shows this week Celebrating the Big River and the The Richmond Youth Dance ComSmall Village.” pany is staging two performances All art about Finn Slough is welthis week at Richmond Cultural come, including paintings, phoCentre. tography, sculptures, wood works, Miyouki Jego is choreographing films, ceramics, poetry and short an interpretation of youth culture’s written reflections. human emotions in a show entitled The exhibition is on March 14 from ADVERTISING FEATUREis the ancient Greek Omilia, which 1 to 9 p.m., March 15 from 9 a.m. to 9 word for conversation in all its forms. p.m., March 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will include a mix of conand March 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. temporary and ballet dance styles. 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Ken Cameron’s comedic play ‘Harvest’ opens at Gateway Theatre’s Studio B tonight (Friday). A story about how one couple’s retirement plans go to pot—renters set up a grow-op in their house—is on until March 16. Tickets, $30 to $38, at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270-1812.
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Dan Hill runs from prostate cancer Canadian singer/ songwriter icon conquers cancer
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of being diagnosed with prostate cancer in the April 16, 2012 issue of Maclean’s Magazine. Hill wrote, “One in seven men in Canada will face prostate cancer almost none of them will ever talk about it.” The Grammy Awardwinning Hill’s striking account has moved others, with plans in place for a documentary on his story. It was about 17 days after surgery Hill was already back running.
despite the prostate cancer it was super strong and as long as I ran and celebrated my health, my life, I'd pull through.” (Dan Hill via email December 2011) Hill is a testament to running and what the benefits of running can do for your mind, body and soul. Hill believes the physical benefits of running and an active lifestyle helped him beat cancer. He wrote his poignant story, ‘Running from Cancer,’
received an email reply from Hill for my request to do a phone interview on Inspirational Running Quotes for 2012. I never expected to read this tragic news from him: “On Dec 14th I had prostate surgery. The only thing that keep(s) me sane, that gave me faith in my body, was my running. Strangely I was beating all my 20 year 10 mile records right up to the surgery. As if my body was reminding me that
In the MacLean’s article Hill says, “Although over 85 per cent of prostate cancer is curable if detected and treated early, each year 4,100 people out of 25,500 diagnosed with this disease will die.” It has been 14 months since his surgery and Hill is cancer-free. He must also deal every day with his reality of being a type-2 diabetic, which ascends his resolve to run while maintaining a physique
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his favourite training distance 10-12 miles. Hill enjoys competing against himself and will run with a heart rate monitor and because of his diabetes he runs often on the treadmill. Following a well balanced diet and running regime, Hill has found the fountain of youth. He looked ten years younger and he moved fluidly when he walked during the interview. At the end of our interview he showed me his calf, which looked like Rocky’s from his statue in Philadelphia and was the result of, “a lot of hill (no pun intended) running.” As a spokesperson for Prostate Cancer Canada, Hill’s message is get checked out by your doctor. To get more information: www. prostatecancer.ca Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common male cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer death for males (Maclean’s April 4, 2012.) Hill is an ambassador for Diabetes Canada and his status as a successful singer/songwriter is helping to bring more awareness to both diabetes and prostate cancer. Christine Blanchette is a Richmond runner and writer. Follow her on Twitter (@christineruns) and at www. christineruns.com
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Professor Christopher Rea will give a talk on “The World of Play: Chinese Humour in the Early Twentieth Century” on March 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Learning Place at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library. “Professor Rea has done extensive research in Chinese humour. He found that the period around the Revolution of 1911 was a very playful time. Books and magazines were full of jokes and funny stories. Many people, including writers and comedians, focused their efforts on humor. However, the term “youmo” (humor) did not exist until 1924 when Lin Yutang first used it,” says Wendy Jang, coordinator of Chinese language services. Rea is an Assistant Professor in the Asian Studies Department of UBC. His areas of specialization are modern Chinese literature and drama since the late 19th century; print culture in late Qing and the Republican era; theories and culture of comedy and laughter; cinema, cartoons, and visual culture; translation. To register for this program (#206), call 604-2316413, register online at http://www.yourlibrary.ca/ programs/adult_prog.cfm or visit any branch of Richmond Public Library. This program is in English.
Richmond Public Library and PJ Library will be offering a special spring break program at the Brighouse branch to celebrate cultural diversity on March 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids ages 3-6 and their parents or caregivers are welcome to attend this free Passover program featuring stories, crafts, songs and games. The library is located at 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any branch of Richmond public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/whatson.cfm. Quote program #223. PJ Library is an innovative program connecting young families with Jewish books and music in over 175 communities across North America. Sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, in conjunction with local funders and the Jewish Community Foundation, the mandate of PJ Library is to engage young Jewish families through books, music and programming. For more information, and to sign up your children or grandchildren to receive free books, please see jewishvancouver.com/pjlibrary.
Author Ben Nuttall-Smith gives reading at library Novelist and poet Ben Nuttall-Smith will read from his historical novel Blood, Feathers & Holy Men, and his autobiographical novel, Secrets Kept / Secrets Told on Friday, March 15 from 2-3 p.m. in the living room at the Brighouse (Main) Branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate. Free and drop-in. Nuttall-Smith will discuss why and how he wrote the books.
Ian Lai serves up Cooking With Kids 101 Want your kids to learn about healthy eating? Chef Ian Lai will teach parents and kids how to make better choices at the supermarket and how to cook nutritious meals and snacks at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library on March 9 from noon to 1 p.m. This free, drop-in cooking demonstration will take place on the main floor of the library, located at 7700 Minoru Gate.
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city-owned Olympic venue to jump 8.5% for 2013 by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
Spending on salaries at the Richmond Olympic Oval is expected to jump $562,000 this year to $7.2 million, according to the city-owned facility’s 2013 budget. “It kind of floored me when I saw that increase, and I sort of question whether we can sustain that or not and what we’re doing over there,” said Coun. Bill McNulty this week. This year the oval will employ the equivalent of 101 full-time staff at a cost of $7,208,000. Last year, the oval had the equivalent of 96 full-time positions, costing $6,646,000. Prompting higher staff costs is a growth in membership and new sport training programs including baseball, golf, weightlifting, short-track speed skating, batting cages and climbing wall. Last year the oval recorded 576,000 visits—a 33 per cent gain from the previous year.
City spokesperson Ted Townsend explained more staff are needed to match demand for oval programs. “What we did in many cases is we introduced the program and we saw increases in membership and visits as a result of that, as well as revenues. It was only then—after the programs were proven successful—that we increased staffing to support that,” he said. Taxpayers provided $3,073,883 to the oval last year in the form of a city subsidy. The figure is rising two per cent this year to $3,144,700. Much of the oval’s remaining $12.9 million in revenue comes from membership, programs and funding from the 2010 Games Operating Trust. George Duncan, the city’s chief administrative officer and CEO of the oval, told council this week the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation has delayed filling vacant positions since opening. Now that financial performance has been established, the board decided to give the venue “appropriate” staffing levels. “These positions typically would have been filled in increments, and so you would never have seen this kind of growth. But all it really means is we have operated understaffed for
“What we did in many cases is we introduced the program and we saw increases in membership and visits as a result of that, as well as revenues.” — Ted Townsend
as long as we can stretch it,” he said. According to a memo from oval staff, the board had other reasons to revisit salaries. “Due to pressures arising from retention and recruitment challenges, the threat of further union certifications and workforce fatigue, implementation of the workforce stabilization procedures could not be delayed any longer, and as a result, management was directed to implement all adjustments in fiscal 2013.” Responding to the question of sustaining the oval’s financial footing, general manager John Mills said he’s trying to encourage more events during the day given the competition for prime time space in the building. Said Mills: “Growth will be a factor of how well we can utilize shoulder times and shoulder seasons.”
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In those areas, 45 per cent oppose a new casino, compared to 42 per cent who support a future addition. The findings come in the wake of Surrey city council’s rejection in January of a new 600slot South Surrey casino and entertainment complex, which would have replaced an existing community gaming centre in Newton. “After the Surrey casino debacle, there has been a lot of public debate about the level of public support for or against the construction of new casinos,” Insights West president Steve Mossop said. “Our poll shows that, generally speaking, the public is in favour of casinos—just not new
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The Richmond Review is the proud founder of The Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction awards, which, since 1994, has donated more than $250,000 to local women’s charities. Dr. Sharadh Sampath, head of the Department of Surgery at Richmond Hospital, sees the impact that donors make for our patients every day.
Milan and Maureen Ilich set example of giving back to community
The Pulse of Richmond Hospital Natalie D. Meixner
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he philanthropic leadership from individuals and families in our community can change the lives of everyone who comes to Richmond Hospital in need of our services. At the same time, the generosity of these leaders has a ripple effect, inspiring all of us to support our medical and health care teams in Richmond. That’s why this month Richmond Hospital Foundation is recognizing the inspiration of over $10 million in total giving to Richmond’s health care from the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation. We will be honouring their legacy by renaming our Westminster Health Building as the Milan Ilich Pavilion. It’s this type of leader-
ship that truly has an impact on the care we can provide. Today, the legacy of Milan, Maureen, and their children Rick and Laurie, continues well into the future thanks to a recent donation from the Milan and Maureen Ilich Foundation that will make new improvements for patients and families. Dr. Sharadh Sampath, head of the Department of Surgery at Richmond Hospital, witnesses the impact that donors make for our patients every day. Dr. Sampath offered his heartfelt thanks to Milan and Maureen Ilich and other community donors for their spirit of giving. “In this era, the success of surgeries no longer simply relies on a sharp scalpel and a steady hand. In order to do my job, I need two things: a highly specialized team and state of the art equipment. “Having trained and practised in over 15 hospitals in four different countries, I can unequivocally say that Richmond Hospital has a world class team. Because of donors in our community, like Maureen and Milan, we can now have access to the resources needed
for advanced medical technology. “Their latest donation has given us tools that let us perform kidney preserving surgery for cancer patients, and helped complete a campaign for two more minimally invasive operating rooms that will allow us to tackle even more cancers, diabetes, and life-threatening infections with modern surgical techniques.
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The 609 Steveston Air Cadet Squadron staged its annual Tag Day fundraiser around Steveston recently and it proved to be a bih success. Coun. Bill McNulty started the campaign off with a generous donation and by the end of the day, $5,700 had been raised to be used towards programs operated by the Squadron. 609 Steveston is the youngest and smallest of three air cadet squadrons active in Richmond, but it administers a busy program of exciting activities for members. The air cadets are part of a rewarding youth program jointly supported by the Department of National Defence and the Cadet League of Canada, which also encompasses Navy
and Army units. 609 Steveston’s sponsoring committee is a charitable society staffed by volunteers and parents who work hard to raise funds and organize activities and venues in support of Squadron operations. The Squadron parades at Walter Lee School at 6 p.m. each Wednesday and interested parents and youngsters (12 or over) are always welcome to drop in and check out the cadet unit. Activities include the Squadron band, team sports, rifle range shooting, a drill team, flying (powered and glider), public speaking and first aid. A wide range of summer fun activities are available to cadets and these encompass an exciting variety of camps and venues.
Parents are asked to help in any way they can with fundraising and activities. Cadet force membership is a wonderful character-building experience for young people and helps build self-confidence and self-reliance. Many of the attributes learned in a cadet unit prove to be a great aid to schoolwork and careerplanning. There are more than 58,000 cadets active in Canada and most are building lifetime skills. Many go on to successful careers in the Canadian Armed Forces and in other areas of endeavor. Chris Hadfield, Canada’s most celebrated astronaut and now commander of the International Space Station, started his career in a cadet force.
Every donation helps From Page 19 “Gifts, such as this one from the Maureen and Milan Ilich Foundation, touch the lives of every patient who walks through the doors of this hospital. Whether it’s a patient who needs an MRI before surgery or a critically ill patient who needs resuscitation in our emergency department, donors make a difference for all of us. “Although I won’t have the chance to meet and thank Milan Ilich in person, I can pledge, on behalf of the medical staff, to honour his contribution by continuing our commitment to the care of each and every patient who seeks treatment in the building that will proudly bear his name. “The doctors, nurses and allied health teams of Richmond Hospital stand ready to care for the families of Richmond and it fills me with a deep sense of pride to know that there are pillars of the community like Maureen and Milan who stand behind us in support.” Every donation to Richmond Hospital Foundation is important and helps us change lives. If you would like to follow Milan and Maureen Ilich’s example and make a donation, please visit richmondhospital foundation.com or call us at 604-244-5252. Natalie D. Meixner is president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation. Her column will appear monthly in The Richmond Review. See www. richmondhospitalfoundation.com for info.
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True costs can be missed in cross-border shopping Warranty coverage of American goods isn’t a sure thing in Canada by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Images of Canadians swarming a Bellingham Costco and scooping up milk jugs gave a couple of local graphic designers an idea. Dan MacClure and business partner Jay McMahon of Richmond-based Creative designed Apparatus red-and-white T-shirts emblazoned with the words “Milk Piranha.” It was their response to an anti-Canadian-shopper Facebook page that popped up last year, in which the term was used to describe milkthirsty Canadians. “Overall the reaction to the Milk Piranha Tshirts was amazing,”
said MacClure. “People got the humour and surprisingly the majority of our sales were to U.S. customers.” Now some of the millions of Canadian consumers who cross the border each year can wear the tongue-andcheek shirt when hunting for bargains. But when it comes to deals down south, there is often more than meets the eye. Border delays and hassles, high gas prices, passport and identification requirements and warranty issues can often be overlooked. Possible duty fees at the border and state sales tax at the American register can further add to the cost of a bargain. There is also the hidden cost of the impact to the local economy. “It makes a huge difference when individuals spend their money locally because those dollars create local jobs and support local business which benefits the entire community,” said Barry Grabowski, chair
of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. A 2012 report from BMO Capital Markets noted there are over 50 million visits to the U.S. by Canadian residents each year—about oneand-a-half visits for every Canadian. Record numbers of Canadians are heading south, lured across the line by everything from food and clothing to electronics and vehicles. But with big-ticket items, warranty coverage is not a sure thing in Canada. According to the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, warranties of vehicles purchased in the U.S. are often not valid in Canada. Some brands do cover some warranty issues of American cars in Canada, but free scheduled service or maintenance packages might not be valid here. The Bank of Canada suggests that crossborder shopping accounts for less than two per cent of consumer spending, but the BMO
report suggests the number could be as high as 10 per cent. Nonetheless, the BMO report suggests, Canadians are seeing the price gap drop between American and Canadian goods. The bank’s random sample of goods found Canadian retail prices were 14 per cent higher in 2012 than in the U.S.—down from the previous year’s differential of 20 per cent. But that figure doesn’t include costs of duty and transportation. “We also found that a previously enormous price spread in one specific item (gas barbecues) has all but vanished on price reductions in Canada,” says the report, which notes barbecues were actually two per cent less expensive in Canada at the time of the survey. “However, the unusual differential on running shoes, highlighted last year, persists.” Whether they’ll save money or not, Canadians can still cross the line in style by ordering a Milk
Piranha T-shirt or bumper sticker of their own through the Creative Apparatus website. Said Dan MacClure: “We’ve had sales all across the U.S. and Canada—from Oregon to New York and from Victoria to Montreal. We also sold a few to the UK—crazy.”
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Rob McGregor handles mandolin, Kitty King is on bass and Dave Lidstone takes care of guitar duties. All three are strong lead and harmony singers and each brings something a bit different to the band. McGregor sings bluegrass and
has a new interest in rhythm and blues, particularly the music of Ray Charles. King has just proven her versatility with a new CD of original songs from a wide variety of styles. Lidstone is comfortable singing classic swing, contemporary country and dusty old cowboy songs. This is the first time the group has graced the guild, but at least one of the members is a recognizable face to regulars. Lidstone has appeared with the guild thrice previously with Andrea Smith in the duo Just
Duets—which last performed here in November. In store for the audience is a wide variety of music, including a mix of original compositions, blues, jazz and even some country flavour. The Richmond Review spoke with Rob McGregor Thursday about the band’s beginnings three decades ago and the late Stompin’ Tom Connors. Describe Little Mountain Trio? “Little Mountain Trio plays music from all over the acoustic roots music map. From a background in folk and bluegrass music, Little Mountain Trio has expanded its repertoire in recent years to include jazz, rhythm and blues, country and a growing list of original music… The band’s eclectic sound is rounded out with a broad repertoire of folk, jazz and original instrumentals.” See Next Page
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since 1977. My fascination with mandolin music, particularly that of David Grisman, led me into bluegrass music. When I moved to Vancouver from Ontario in 1980, my timing could not have been better. With the establishment that year of the Pacific Bluegrass and Heritage Society, the amount of local activity in bluegrass and old-time music more or less exploded… Since then, I have performed with several bluegrass bands including Little Mountain Band, the Tone Twisters and Crescent Ranch and have also played for contra dances with Tempus Fugit.” Have you ever joined music with your work at Douglas College? “At Douglas College, I teach biology and direct the Institute of Urban Ecology. There are not a lot of opportunities for mixing music with my work at the col-
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Port Metro Vancouver has stepped in to handle incoming project applications on a temporary basis until a new partnership model can be developed.
Budget cut kills habitat watchdog office Critics fear for Fraser River estuary, Burrard Inlet by Jeff Nagel Black Press Federal funding cuts have forced the closure of an office that coordinates environmental protection in the Fraser River estuary and Burrard Inlet. Critics say it’s a fresh blow to habitat protection in Metro Vancouver that could concentrate more power to approve development in the hands of port officials. The Fraser River Estuary Management Program (FREMP) and Burrard Inlet Environmental Action Program (BIEAP) have stopped vetting shoreline development applications and will close their Burnaby office doors at the end of the month. Port Metro Vancouver has stepped in to han-
dle incoming project applications on a temporary basis until a new partnership model can be developed. The move came after Ottawa chopped about half of the $350,000 annual budget for FREMP and BIEAP, and follows earlier cuts to Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) staff here and across B.C. Former DFO habitat assessment manager Otto Langer said the decision continues a pattern of federal cutbacks and policy shifts that leave fewer safeguards in place for sensitive ecosystems. “It’s a callous disregard for environmental protection,” Langer said. “When is all this going to stop?” Langer said the loss of the FREMP/BIEAP coordinating role will reduce scrutiny and free Port Metro Vancouver to further industrialize sensitive areas. “They’re given more and more authority to do whatever they want in the estuary,” he said. “Their legislated mandate is to develop and
meet the needs of industry. It’s the wolf being put in charge of the sheep.” But Langer agreed the twin programs have become less relevant over the years – they date back to when three separate harbour authorities existed that have since been merged into Port Metro. Port Metro Vancouver officials say their intervention to handle incoming referrals will be only a temporary one and final approvals will be up to federal or provincial environmental agencies. The port isn’t taking on any new powers or responsibilities that it did not already have, said Darrell Desjardins, director of environmental programs at Port Metro Vancouver. “This is very short term,” he said. “We are just acting in the interim as the lead agency while DFO establishes their own front counter or portal to get information into their system and also the province as well.” Although there will be no standalone office, Desjardins said the multi-agency partnership
will continue. Metro Vancouver environment committee chair Heather Deal expressed “grave concern” with the closure and added Metro officials are working to be part of whatever solution emerges. “It’s really disturbing to lose this coordinating body,” she said. “We know there’s increasing pressure, not decreasing pressure, on our sensitive eco-resources along our shorelines.” The office has worked on behalf of the provincial environment ministry, Metro Vancouver and the federal fisheries, environment and transportation departments to jointly coordinate environmental management in the area. Its demise comes as the port is under fire for plans to expand coal exports and crude oil tanker shipments. Other controversial projects under consideration include a jet fuel pipeline to the airport that would bring tankers into the lower Fraser River and a huge expansion of Deltaport.
TransLink studies expansion of rapid transit by Jeff Nagel Black Press New rapid transit studies released by TransLink have handed more ammunition to backers of SkyTrain technology through Surrey to Langley as well as on Vancouver’s Broadway corridor toward UBC. A SkyTrain line running above Fraser Highway
from Surrey City Centre to Langley, coupled with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines running south to White Rock on King George Boulevard and east to Guildford on 104 Avenue is the most expensive of four short-listed options at $2.22 billion, but TransLink found it delivers the most transportation benefits and by far the highest ridership. It would also be the fastest, carrying passengers from Langley to Surrey Central station in just 22
minutes, compared to 29 or 30 minutes for the other three options. Surrey council has lobbied for a network of ground-level light rail (LRT) lines, rather than BRT or elevated SkyTrain, arguing LRT would be a better fit for the city’s neighbourhoods. The option closest to the city’s preference would run light rail trains on all three corridors radiating from downtown Surrey, with BRT rapid
buses running on the southern section of King George from Newton to White Rock as light rail isn’t considered justifiable there. At $2.18 billion, that would be only slightly cheaper than the SkyTrain/BRT option, but is estimated to attract only half the new transit riders as SkyTrain because light rail trains run more slowly and less reliably at street level with traffic.
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Sharks sidelined, but show plenty of bite Grade 12 ace Anmol Mattu scores triple double at BC high school senior AAA girls’ basketball championship
McMath ousted at B.C. junior girls’ hoops final
by Don Fennell Sports Editor Steveston-London Sharks entered their first-ever provincial high school AAA senior girls’ basketball championship Wednesday with no visions of grandeur. But while they were, to borrow a cliché, happy to be there, they also hoped to play their best. Predictably, based solely on rankings, they lost their first-round game to Coquitlam’s Riverside Rapids 79-66. The Rapids are tournament favourites, along with No. 1-ranked South Kamloops. But what the scoreline failed to reflect was how close the game actually was. “I’m more than pleased,” said Sharks coach Les Hamaguchi. “We were within five points with four minutes to go and had a couple of good looks at threes. If we could have made them it would have been very interesting.” Indeed, the Sharks played with a kind of bite that Hamaguchi hoped they would. Underdogs, sure. But underdogs with resolve. At the centre of the Shark attack was Grade 12 point guard Anmol Mattu. The same Mattu who has been playing for Steveston-London’s senior team since Grade 8. All of five-foot-nothing tall, but with a skillset and determination to rival any player in the province. And Mattu, finally getting the chance in her senior year to play on the province’s biggest stage, came ready to play. She was better than good. How about spectacular in throwing down a triple double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. All this accomplished while being shadowed by three—count ‘em—Rapid players. “I’m sure she’ll say she missed too many shots, but it was pretty incredible,” Hamaguchi said. “(Riverside’s) game plan was to play a special defence against her. Even though a lot of teams hadn’t seen us, all the prescouting basically says you’ve got to stop her. What they may not expect is she may be even better than what they first thought.” Grade 11 Aliya Prasad added 20 points for the Sharks, who were scheduled to play Cranbrook’s Mount Baker on Thursday. “We played quite well in very difficult circumstances, and hopefully this will be a good launching pad for us,” Hamaguchi said. “I told the kids after the game if they had maybe any doubts about us belonging in this tournament they should erase them.” More than half of the Sharks are expected to return next season, including four Grade 11s.
Hawks end Wildcat run
by Don Fennell Sports Editor
Rob Newell photo Steveston-London Shark Anmol Mattu displays the determination Wednesday againt the Riverside Rapids that has made her one of the province’s top high school senior girls’ basketball players. Playing with the senior team since Grade 8, the Grade 12 athlete earned a triple double (21 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists) in the Sharks’ 79-66 loss to the Rapids in their first-ever appearance at the B.C. AAA championship at the Langley Events Centre. Sharks hope to finish as high as they can in the tournament, which is sixth. The championship winds up Saturday.
The Mouat Hawks have been the No. 1-ranked AAA junior girls’ basketball team in the province since the start of the season. They showed why Thursday at the B.C. championship tournament, ending the title hopes of upstart R.A. McMath Wildcats of Richmond with a 5834 victory. Jessica Jones, who scored 21 points Wednesday in McMath’s 40-32 firstround victory over Mount Baker of Cranbrook, had 18 points against Mouat. “It’s been a really good experience (for the girls) just to be here in this environment,” said Nathan Kishi, coach of the Wildcats with Anne Gillrie-Carre and Brandon Brock. “They’re getting to see all the high-level basketball (with the senior tournament on next door) and also what it’s going to take if they hope to get back here or to win it all.” McMath, which can finish as high as fifth in the tournament (on through Saturday at the Langley Events Centre), has already shown some great resolve. Down by a single point to Mount Baker in the fourth quarter, they managed to dig deep to come up with the win. They also played well against the Hawks, who simply did more to defeat the Wildcats. “They were just better, though we received lots of compliments from the Mouat side,” said Nishi.
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Speed skating returning to oval Home to long track during 2010 Olympics will become a home for short track in B.C. by Don Fennell Sports Editor Speed skating is returning to the Richmond Olympic Oval. Three years after hosting the world’s best in long track at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the oval is set to become a home for short track speed skating in B.C. “They’re planning this week and we should know next week what the key dates will be,” said Shaheed Devji, marketing and communications co-ordinator for the Richmond Olympic Oval. “There may some efforts to introduce speed skating in one of the hockey camps during spring break, and have some speed skating recruitment clinics with Speed Skating Canada in July and August, with the plan to fully launch the program in September.” Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the oval is providing “tremendous benefits and legacies for our community and for sport development right across Canada in a wide variety of both summer and winter sports.” Added Brodie: “Speed skating will always have a special place in Richmond as we all have thrilling memories of Canada’s gold medal victories at the oval during the 2010 Olympics and 2009 World Championships. It’s exciting to know that speed skating will now have a permanent, ongoing pro-
gram in the oval, which should provide many new milestones in the years to come.” The oval and Speed Skating Canada have agreed to create a short track legacy program intended to provide a complete pathway for Canadian speed skaters, from first exposure to the sport through high performance training and elite competition. “The Richmond Olympic Oval is a leader in Canadian sport when it comes to providing access to programs that services the full continuum of development,” says Ian Moss, CEO of Speed Skating Canada. “We look forward to providing new opportunities for strong skaters to enter speed skating as well as offering enhanced services for the speed skating community.” At the head of the program will be David Morrison, a level five nationally-ranked coach who joins the oval after spending nearly two decades as head coach of the Gloucester Concordes Speed Skating Club in Ontario. A leader in the Canadian speed skating community with a breadth of experience in national and international settings, Morrison brings with him a history of success in athlete development that includes training members of the 2011 Canada Winter Games team and Junior World Short Track Championship teams
from 1994 to 2010. “This is a tremendous opportunity to work with BC speed skaters and coaches, to build relationships that support the dreams of athletes,” says Morrison. “The Richmond Olympic Oval pro-
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It takes heart to make the NHL Speaking at a Richmond Sockeyes’ fundraiser Wednesday, Vancouver Giants’ coach Don Hay says attitude is paramount to succeeding at all level of hockey by Don Fennell Sports Editor The size of one’s heart is perhaps as important as any quality in determining an athlete’s success. Take current Montreal Canadiens’ rookie Brendan Gallagher, for example. At only five-foot-nine and 170 pounds, the 20-year-old right winger was considered a long shot to make the NHL. Even the Habs didn’t select the former Vancouver Giants’ captain until the fifth round, 147th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. All Gallagher has done since is to cap a four-year junior career with the Giants by being selected to the WHL West First All-Star Team and become the team’s all-time leading goal and point scorer. He also helped to lead Canada to second at the World Junior Hockey Championship, and then earn a roster spot with the Habs this season after playing the first half of the lock-out shortened campaign with Montreal’s AHL affiliate Hamilton Bulldogs. Through his first 19 games in the NHL, Gallagher had six goals and seven assists. “The thing about Brendan is he’s played the same way at every level,” said Giants’ head coach Don Hay, guest speaker Wednesday at the Richmond Sockeyes Smoker, a team fundraiser. “When (Gallagher) was in Peewee people said he wouldn’t be able to do it at Bantam. But he’s got so much courage in his game. Talking to him the other day, I asked him what it was like to play against (Zdeno) Chara (who is sixfoot-nine and 255 pounds). After being checked by Chara, Gallagher looked up at the Boston defenceman and just smiled. There are a lot of good, smaller players who don’t make it because they lack the compete level, but players (like Gallagher) you never doubt they’re going to make it somehow.” Hay said whether a player makes it to the NHL also has very little to do with what level they play in minor hockey. “Where you can get the most competitive advantage is where you can have success,” he said. “You don’t want to sit on the bench. My feeling is that at the minor hockey level everyone should play and be on the ice at all different times of a game. It doesn’t matter whether you’re playing single-A or double-A. You’re not winning the Stanley Cup in minor, (instead) you’re there to develop kids so they can become better players and enjoy playing the game. We don’t want to lose players, we want to keep them in the game.” Widely considered one of the best junior coaches in hockey, having sent many players to the
Don Fennell photo Vancouver Giants coach Don Hay (left, with Team 1040 host Barry MacDonald) says players today often expect instant results. He pointed out that NHL star and Phoenix Coyotes’ captain Shane Doan scored only seven goals in his first junior season with the Kamloops Blazers, coached by Hay.
NHL including future stars such as Mark Recchi, Scott Niedermayer, Jerome Iginla and Evander Kane, Hay’s own path in the game is a storied one. Originally from Kamloops, Hay played junior hockey with the New Westminster Bruins under the legendary Ernie (Punch) McLean and was a late-round NHL draft pick of the old Minnesota North Stars. He toiled in the minor pro ranks for a few seasons before ultimately giving up on his dream of playing pro hockey and returned home to become a firefighter in Kamloops. “I’d considered coaching but thought there was no chance,” he said. “I had a young family and coaching wasn’t that stable at the time. For me, firefighting was the way until I got a call from Hitch (current St. Louis Blues’ coach Ken Hitchcock).” That was in 1985, when Hitchcock was head coach of the Kamloops Junior Oilers (which
morphed into the Blazers) of the WHL. Hay didn’t know Hitchcock, but decided to pay him a visit anyway and listen to what he had to say. Hitchcock offered him an assistant coaching gig which paid $500 a month. Hay then spoke to his wife, encouraging her to let him try coaching for a year. That was nearly 28 years ago. Hay spent six years as an assistant under Hitchcock and then Tom Rennie, before assuming the head coaching job in Kamloops. With players such as future NHLers Recchi, Neidermayer, Iginla, Darcy Tucker, Nolan Baumgartner and Shane Doan, the Blazers won two Memorial Cups as Canada’s top junior teams before Hay was offered, and accepted, an opportunity to coach in the NHL— first with the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996 and later the Calgary Flames in 2000. He returned briefly to junior hockey in 1998-98 with the Tri-Cities Americans, before joining the Giants in 2005.
“I’ve been lucky, I’ve had some very good players,” said the modest Hay. “When you have that kind of success, you typically also have a great organization—just like the Sockeyes. Ronnie (Paterson) and his ownership group have done that here. It’s all about the people you surround yourself with.” “But,” Hay added, “it’s funny how scouting has really changed to the game.” When he started coaching in Kamloops, the Blazers didn’t have any paid scouts but rather “bird-dogs.” General manager Bob Brown used to have them across Western Canada, which led them to many players. “One of the bird-dogs sent us an old VHS tape and said I think this kid is not a bad player,” said Hay. “We invited him to training camp and he made the team. His name was Shane Doan. “Shane was probably bigger then than he is now,” continued
Hay. “He was a real farm boy, from Halkirk, Alta. (a village of just 122 people and 120 kilometres east of Red Deer). I remember we went out to his ranch one day and we were like a bunch of city slickers riding horses—terrified. Shane rode bareback and jumped on and off the horses. I also remember him being in awe of everything, like when we went to the 10,000-seat rink in Portland.” Despite his humbleness and strong work ethic, Doan still only managed to score seven goals in 51 games his first year in Kamloops. But he had 24 the next year, while averaging almost a point a game. Two years later, in 1995, he was chosen seventh overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. Doan’s story reminded Hay of how players today expect instant reward. “All the 15-year-olds come into our league wanting to score 50 goals and be rookie of the year,” he said.
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Team Red outscored Team Blue in the Richmond Senior Soccer Association’s annual all-star game played Sunday at Minoru Park. Don Fennell photos
The Richmond Senior Soccer Association’s first Soccer Sunday was so much a success, than organizers not only hope to make it an annual event but make it even more of a must-see event in the soccer community. The day-long activiites, held at Minoru Park, began with the Don Taylor League Cup final as the All-Blacks outscored Kelevra 4-1, followed by the annual all-star game in which the players—sporting new kits— demonstrated the talent pool that exists in the local senior soccer circuit.
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A Kelevra player gets a head on the ball during this midfield play against the All Blacks.
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Hugh Boyd is also taking the lead with concussion management by purchasing the football Shockbox Sensor. The Shockbox Sensor is designed to be attached to the inside of a football helmet and provide an immediate wireless transmission to a smart phone when a player has experienced a head impact that could result in a concussion. “Hugh Boyd Football has always put the most up-to-date helmets and equipment on its players, as well has taught them proper and safe playing techniques to ensure that
they all are protected as best as possible,” said head coach Bill Haddow. “The concussion online test and Shockbox are additional tools to make sure that players are receiving the best possible care.” Assistant coach, former CFL player and local chiropractor, Dr. Sean Graham coordinates the concussion management program at Hugh Boyd. Graham agrees that these resources are an important addition to the tools used by a qualified health professional in the assessment and diagnosis of a concussion.
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#5 - 4311 BAYVIEW • 3 OR 4 BDRM RIVER VIEW TOWNHOME! BEST VIEW IN STEVESTON! One of very few units with direct access to & unobstructed view of boardwalk & water. This crnr unit features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, spacious, 1,953 sq.ft. Great floor plan with family rm off kitchen. Lots of light + fresh air. 3 bdrms up, plus 3rd floor can be a bdrm with ensuite or leave as games room. The 14’ x 12’ room in basement can easily be finished presently used for storage. Very peaceful, beautiful view from both front & back. Kitchen with SS appliances & granite counters. Imperial Landing’s best & seldom available. Terrific floor plan, really flexible! Huge patio/deck off family rm yard size! plus 2 generous sized balconies front & back. Steps to Steveston, community centre, park + river boardwalk shops & restaurants. Asking $888,000.
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areas, with large porcelain tiles in the den and carpeting in the bedrooms. The modern bathrooms have their own porcelain tiles and polished quartz countertops, as well as a fantastic soaker tub and an enclosed glass shower in select ensuites. Bosa is known for putting homeowners first, and this is readily apparent at Pacific Point. Little touches like full-size stacking washer and dryers and soft-close doors and drawers in the kitchen are simple things that make
everyone’s life easier (and quieter!) On the property, homeowners will have access to a swimming pool, hot tub and steam room, as well as a huge fitness studio and yoga room and a lounge with a pool table. Outside, everything you can possibly imagine is within walking distance, from dining at the amazing restaurants to shopping at a local boutique. Homes start at $374,900. For more information, visit pacificpointcondos. com or call 604-685-0855.
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Bosa Developments is bringing high sophistication to Yaletown with its newest offering, Pacific Point. Not only will buyers be able to experience all the benefits of living in such a vibrant neighbourhood, but they can also sleep soundly with the peace of mind that comes from purchasing a property from real estate icon Nat Bosa. “It’s rare that Nat Bosa puts his name to something,” says George Wong of Magnum Projects. “This is one of those rare opportunities.” Pacific Point started life as a rental property, but Bosa saw the opportunity to purchase the development and turn the homes into condominiums. Everything in the suites is brand-new, including the appliances, decor and plumbing. “This is the first thing that has caught his eye in a long time,” Wong says, adding “he fell in love with the location.” Yaletown is the perfect place for couples and professionals of all ages who are looking to take advantage of the night life and entertainment that is located in the neighbourhood. Wong says that many of the people who have pre-registered to see the homes are current Yaletown residents, young couples and empty nesters. “This is not only sophisticated Yaletown, but it’s grown-up Yaletown,” says Wong. “You cannot find something better.”
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Pacific Point features 214 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes in a variety of floorplans ranging from 450 to 1,680 square feet. One of the highlights of the homes is the simply gorgeous views from every suite of False Creek, George Wainborn Park, David Lam Park, English Bay and downtown Vancouver. Inside, each condo is made for luxury, with high-end kitchens, elegant living areas and beautiful bathrooms. The kitchens feature a quartzslab backsplash, polished quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, complemented by undercabinet task lighting and imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry, which also appears in the bathrooms. Laminate flooring is included throughout most of the main living
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The homes at Bosa Development’s Pacific Point feature tons of natural light from the expansive windows, above, laminate flooring throughout the main living areas, left, and imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry in the kitchens, top.
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RICHMOND WATERFRONT TOWNHOMES QUALITY BUILT AND FINISHED AS LOW AS $378/SF
HOMES FROM $427,800 20 ACRE MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY 5 ACRES OF PARK SPACE WATERFRONT LOCATION
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Friday, March 8, 2013 General Information Line:
604.505.5535
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Macdonald Realty Westmar 203-5188 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, B.C.
38-10200 4Th Ave • $347,000
305-9399 Tomicki Ave • $369,000
This beautiful immaculate 3 Just sold bedroom + den, 2 bathroom townhome is ready for you to just move in. Recent renovations include both bathrooms, entire kitchen, flooring, paint, doors and lighting. Pride of ownership is definitely apparent. Enjoy your private deck overlooking the well maintained landscaped courtyard. Very quiet neighbourhood and only minutes to the dyke. Schools and shopping nearby. For more details, call 604.505.5535.
2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit in Cambridge Park built by Polygon. West facing unit features a striking West Coast Contemporary design and layout. Other features include stainless steel appliances, gas stove, balcony, 1 parking stall. No HST and 2-5-10 warranty. Also included is a private clubhouse with a host of resort -style amenities, new parks and roads. Conveniently located close to Garden City & Cambie, Aberdeen Shopping Center, and schools. Priced to sell! For more information, call 604.505.4163
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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . 1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . 9-57 TRAVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-76 CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-98 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . 203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE . . . . . . 503-587 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603-696 RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-757 AUTOMOTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804-862 MARINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-920
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TOBIN, Joy Shand December 28, 1923 February 28, 2013 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear Mom and Grandma. She died peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Reg and her brother George, Mom will be greatly missed by her daughter Carol (Barclay), her son George & his wife Annette. She will also be lovingly remembered and missed by her grandchildren Steve, his wife Kerrie, Andrew, Mathew and great grandchildren Kennedy and Harlin. Our sincerest thanks to the staff of Royal City Manor,
Royal Columbian Hospital and Richmond General Hospital for their caring support during a very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA, Ducks Unlimited, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 pm, your presence will be welcome. Please contact Carol or George if you wish to attend. You are now singing with the Angels, we love you.
A Heavy Duty Mechanic is required to perform maintenance and safety inspections, troubleshooting and repair of mixer trucks and other equipment in the Lower Mainland. Must be 4th year apprentice or have HD or Commercial Vehicles trades qualification and a CVI certificate.
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
8 Long-haul truck drivers reqd. Sal: $23.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. 1+ yrs. exp. Class A or 1 Licence & willingness to travel for ext. periods req. Duties; Operate, drive straight or articulated trucks. Transport goods and materials. Plan schedules and routes. Oversee condition of the vehicle. Lang: English. Contact: Inderjeet from Freight Link Express in Richmond, BC. Please apply at freight_link@yahoo.ca or fax 604.272.0299
LABOURERS
GJ FARMS is now accepting applications for Seasonal Farm Labourers including TRACTOR DRIVER (minimum 3 yrs. exp.) Wage rate $10.50/hr. Approx. 50 hrs/ week beginning April 1, 2013. General duties include planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning. Drop off resume at 11300 No. 4 Rd. Richmond 10 am - 4pm Mon-Fri. or fax application to 604-275-1222
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For those with a desire to help others and make their community a better place. Sprott Shaw gives you the skills to actually do it. You could start your HCA and get the skills you need for a rewarding career.
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EDUCATION
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MEDICAL SECRETARY required for one doctor specialty practice in Richmond. Fax resume to 604-2703283.
STAVE LAKE Cedar Mills, in Dewdney, BC is looking for labourers and experienced shingle packers. These are full time positions and require heavy lifting. Apply by fax at 604-826-2379 or email at cnorthrop@stavelake.com. Call Colin at 604-826-6764 for more information.
TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean driving record. $22.50 per hour. Contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pacific Xpress at 604-5750983 ext 351 or fax resume to 604575-0973
COMING EVENTS
Mylora Sidaway Ladies Golf Club Welcomes new members to join them Monday a.m. 604-274-7249
FARM WORKERS
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POSITION: Foreman, Heavy Equipment Assembly & Deployment. Supervises, coordinates, and assists with the construction deployment of water treatment equipment and convey technical instructions. Capable of working in a fast paced environment, detailed oriented, and work well with other team members. No trade certification required. Fax resume to : 604-324-0086
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Interested applicants please fax resume and drivers abstract Attn. Darcy (1)604-852-2650 or e-mail leslie@sumastransport.ca
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Data Entry/Accounting Clerk - F/T required for growing Richmond based contracting firm. Preference given to those with 2-4 years experience. Required skills: Accurate data entry, strong understanding of accounting functions, time management skills, teamwork, and excellent command of written and oral English. Compensation $13.00 - $16.00 per hour + benefits.
Email Resumes to: Ashton2@telus.net
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
ALUMINUM FABRICATOR A great opportunity to learn and grow with a growing product line!! Work involves: Cutting and mitering of extrusions. Drilling, machining, routering. Installation of hardware such as hinges and locks. Assembly/Packaging. Required skills: Experience with aluminum cutting and milling equipment. Ability to read manufacturing drawings. Working knowledge of English. Stella Custom Glass Hardware is located in Richmond. Email resume and cover letter to info@stellaglasshardware.com
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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Cabot Dr, McCallan Rd, Railway Ave
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5000 Blk Blundell Rd
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7000 Blk No 2 Rd
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MOVING & STORAGE
GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $45/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737
Running this ad for 8yrs
CONCRETE & PLACING
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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Kids and Adults Needed
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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Professional vocal teacher in Richmond is accepting new students
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to supplement their income. Please forward your resume to: Circulation Manager, South Delta Leader #7 – 1363 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2P7 circulation2@southdeltaleader.com 604.948.3640
AWARD WINNERS Hedges, trees, liming. A & B Landscaping (604)202-3893
PERSONAL SERVICES
HELP WANTED
South Delta Leader is looking for a part-time floater to deliver open routes in the Tsawwassen & Ladner areas once a week. Must have a reliable vehicle and be available on Fridays.
GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PAINT SPECIAL
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MOVING & STORAGE
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105
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55
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FREE ESTIMATES American Bulldog X adorable pups w/papers, med-lrg dogs. Fem $650 Male $850. Mike 778-230-3987
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BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.
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BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073
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TREE SERVICES
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.
• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates Great Pyrenees pups, M/F, 11 weeks, 1st/2nd shot, parents on site. $500/ea. (604)798-5069
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1999 MERCEDES Sport 230, 4 dr sunroof, silver, well maint. Low kms Must sell. $5500. 604-560-3602
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
PUG avail for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered, $700 or puppy back. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud $600 (OFA hips and cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827
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TOWNHOUSES
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Richmond West 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm down 2 lvl house Ldy incl. Avail now. $2000/mo. 604-889-9488
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NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Eileen May Pearson otherwise known as Eileen Pearson, formerly of #74 - 12174 - 84th Avenue, Surrey, BC and #211 - 7300 Moffat Road, Richmond, BC, Deceased, who died on the 11th day of August, 2012, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executors, c/o Robert L. Harris, Esq., McEachern Harris & Watkins, Barristers & Solicitors, 22334 McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3C1 on or before the 5th day of April, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
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Winners of the city’s annual street banner contest show off their designs at Richmond City Hall. A panel of community volunteers combed through over 300 entries to find the winning designs, which will be featured on street banners for one year. Participants submitted designs created with a range of art forms, including collage, painting, illustration, printmaking, digital art and photography. City crews will install the new banners this month. The designers: Cardinal Chi Cheung Leung, Ed Chan, Harris Hui, Cindy Wang, Max Lindenthaler, Clare Scott, Clayton Perry, Andrew Campbell and Cliff Houff.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 27 Cambie Community Centre invited the community to Eating Together. The event was run by the Cambie Out of School Care program staff. Community members, including Gerard, Gwen, Abigail and Elaine Clarke (above), were treated to games, a fun cupcake decorating activity and a wonderful lasagna and salad meal.
Father and daughter Jody and Taila Cranston got to meet hockey legends Marcel Dionne, Dennis Hull, Johnny Bower, Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull at River Rock for Gordie Howe’s 85th birthday celebration.
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