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Street vendors approved for downtown Richmond Two food carts expected to set up near Canada Line’s terminus on No. 3 Road
Chantal Kreviazuk will perform alongside the Richmond Orchestra at River Rock Show Theatre later this year at the 15th annual Starlight Gala.
Chantal Kreviazuk to headline Starlight Gala
by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Pedestrians at a busy downtown Richmond intersection will soon be able to order a Terimayo, Philly Original or fresh flowers steps from the curb. On Monday city council approved a one-year pilot project to allow vendors to set up shop on sidewalks at Westminster Highway and No. 3 Road, near the Canada Line terminus. Japadog, Falso Philly Cheese Steak and the Richmond Hospice Association were the only groups to answer the city’s call for sidewalk vendors, and each are expected to begin selling to customers as early as May. This is the city’s first foray into the market of street vendors, which until now have been restricted to moving ice cream trucks. Coun. Derek Dang noted cities such as Vancouver and Portland, Ore. already have successful street-side vending markets. “We’re starting pretty small, nothing close to that, but I’d like to see what areas in Richmond will actually lend themselves to this kind of (business),” he said. “Perhaps if we can get some of those key locations identified
Canadian singer lends star power to annual Richmond Hospital Foundation gala by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Matthew Hoekstra photo No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway will soon become home to a trio of sidewalk vendors as part of a oneyear pilot project.
we’ll be able to make successful business ventures for a lot of people who are enterprising.” Japadog, known for its Terimayo hotdog—teriyaki sauce, mayo and seaweed—has experience in Richmond, having operated a hotdog stand in a number of City Centre locations before landing next to the airport’s parkade. And Falso Philly Cheese Steak already sells its sandwiches from a truck in downtown Vancouver.
Richmond Hospice Association has told the city it wants to sell fresh flowers from a sidewalk cart. Vendors will get the space for free, as the city argues they’ll “contribute to the vibrancy of the city’s downtown core.” City officials approved of the three vendors because none are thought to compete with nearby businesses. Three of the intersection’s corners are anchored by financial institutions. In its call for vendors last fall, the
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city said menus must offer food that’s “healthy and grown locally.” But it doesn’t appear such food vendors expressed interest. Japadog’s menu comprises mainly hotdogs and French fries, while Falso’s top menu item is the Philly Original, a sandwich with ribeye beef and Cheese Whiz. Vendors are expected to begin operating in May or June—two years after council first asked staff to explore street-side retail at the No. 3 Road intersection.
Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala is getting star power this year, as the charity announced this week singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk will perform at the foundation’s signature black tie event. “Having one of Canada’s top singing stars paying tribute to Richmond’s top health care professionals is a perfect match for this event and our community donors,” said Natalie Meixner, president and CEO of the foundation, in a statement. Kreviazuk, a Juno-award-winning singer and sought-after songwriter, will be joined on stage by the Richmond Orchestra for the Oct. 19 event. The community orchestra’s 40 members are known for hosting notable guest soloists, but collaborating with Kreviazuk is “huge,” said conductor James Malmberg. See Page 6
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City pitches $59-million destination museum City staff seek approval to move on project, citing recovering economy and rebounding tourism by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter For $59 million, taxpayers could soon see another attraction built near the banks of the Middle Arm near the Richmond Olympic Oval. Senior bureaucrats are seeking city council’s approval to continue their pursuit of a destination museum that would play a “critical role” in the city’s cultural life. “It would tell the Richmond story, and celebrate Richmond’s unique physical location, its remarkable melding of many cultures, its dynamic cultural life and the multitude of industries that continue to attract people to the community,” said Connie Baxter, supervisor of Richmond Museum and heritage services, in a report to a council committee Tuesday. Four years after council shelved the idea of a destination museum, staff are now asking council to add it to a priority list of new facilities. Council is now likely in favour, given its goal this term to “develop a waterfront destination museum.” Staff argue the economy is now recovering and tourism is rebounding, with cultural tourism being the world’s fastest growing tourism segments. Staff also contend the city is becoming a destination in its own right, citing the Canada Line and Richmond’s participation in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Recommended is a museum 25 per cent larger than originally pitched. The 75,000-squarefoot facility would cost $59 million and could break even in five years, according to staff. A location in City Centre—such as River and Cambie roads—is being eyed, and staff suggest it could be included in a larger residential or commercial project, along with a visual and performing arts space.
City of Richmond photo A design concept of a new destination museum in Richmond from consultant Arlington Group Planning and Architecture Inc.
Possible sites for a destination museum •City Centre: River Road at Cambie Road, on Middle Arm •City Centre: Lansdowne Centre mall •City Centre: Minoru Park •City Centre: Duck Island •Steveston: Bayview and No. 1 roads •Steveston: Phoenix Net Loft *Source: City of Richmond A comparable model is Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology, which offers exhibits
and programs and specializes in First Nations culture. Richmond’s vision is to create a tourist attraction that would still tell the story of Richmond, according to a consultant’s report. “Currently, no museum in British Columbia hosts major attractions such as blockbuster exhibits. Richmond is ideally positioned to take advantage of Metro Vancouver’s need for a destination museum,” said the report, from Arlington Group Planning and Architecture Inc. “With the right visitor experiences, a new destination museum in Richmond would appeal to both residents and tourists.” Arlington, led by Donald Luxton, argues a new museum is a “necessary component” of a balanced and health community that requires
“Currently, no museum in British Columbia hosts major attractions such as blockbuster exhibits. Richmond is ideally positioned to take advantage of Metro Vancouver’s need for a destination museum.“ cultural and athletic facilities. “It will be a major civic asset, an economic generator and a source of community pride.” Council could vote as early as April 8 on whether to pursue the project.
Man gets year in jail for child porn images New off-leash areas Scott Allen had approved for dog walkers Jonathan extensive collection City councillor appeals to dog owners to keep areas clean by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Civic politicians approved Monday two new off-leash areas—one for each side of Lulu Island. In the north, a new fenced pooch playground is coming to Dover Park on a six-month trial basis. In the south, Woodward’s Slough park area, at the south end of Garden City Road, will become an area open to animals under the care of licensed dog walkers. Another temporary off-leash area, in Steveston Park, will become permanent. Coun. Ken Johnston said the off-leash areas in Richmond have worked well—but there is a problem with dog owners not picking up their pets’ waste.
“It’s a privilege, not a right, to have an off-leash area,” said Johnston, an avid dog-walker. “I appeal to my fellow dog owners, the professional ones and the regular folks, to please pick up after your dogs. I have seen an increase in messiness of these areas over the years.” Council approved numerous other changes to its animal control regulations on Monday. Owners who refuse to produce identification to a bylaw enforcement officer can now be fined $200. Other rules set limits on confinement: pets can only be tethered, while unattended, for one hour in any six hour period. Tethers must also be at least three metres long. Animals must also now be in a fully enclosed travel cage that’s fastened to a vehicle if being transported in an uncovered exterior of a vehicle. Owners of dangerous dogs— such as pit bulls—must be on a leash no longer than 1.2 metres, muzzled and under the care and control of an owner at least 19 years old.
by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A 40-year-old Richmond man exhaled in disbelief after being sentenced Tuesday morning to one year in jail for possessing thousands of pornographic pictures and videos of girls as young as three involved in bondage, bestiality and sex acts. “The harm done to the children exploited and tortured to serve the pleasure of people who would collect and possess child pornography is life shattering,” said Richmond provincial court Judge Patrick Chen as he sentenced Jonathan Scott Allen. “These children are abused again and again, each time someone downloads and views images and videos of their suffering. Once loaded onto the Internet, it is there forever. There is no end to their abuse and suffering.” Wearing a red jacket, his hair neatly slicked to the side, and clearly anticipating a different outcome, Allen, who most recently was working at a recycling firm, was taken into custody by sheriffs, but not before apologizing to his employer who was sitting in the court gallery: “Sorry Philip.” Although Allen had no previous criminal history, the aggravating circumstanc-
es surrounding a police investigation“far outweigh the mitigating factors,” Chen ruled. Allen became the focus of a police investigation after computer image identification information, known as “hash tags” linked to child pornography, were traced to his home computer’s unique IP (internet protocol) address. Investigators obtained a search warrant to search his home and computer, and at the time they executed the warrant, the court was told that Allen’s desktop computer was on, linked to his external hard drive, and files were being downloaded. But before opening the door for police, Allen turned off the computer, disconnected his external hard drive and hid it under a speaker, the court was told. While the search initially failed to uncover the 320 GB hard drive, an officer later called the lead investigator to say it had been hidden under one of the speakers. On the hard drive, police found 2,091 images of child pornography, 2,902 images of child nudity, 353 other images (such as child modelling) and 456 videos of child pornography. In the DVD slot of his computer, a user-burned disc containing child pornography was found, in addition to six more user-burned discs with child porn found in his closet. Allen claimed that the images and videos were “unintentionally” downloaded, and denied an interest in child pornography, a position that remained
unchanged even as he stood before Judge Chen to be sentenced Tuesday. “In both reports, the accused denied being attracted to such material and in fact was repelled by it,” Chen wrote about the pre-sentencing and psychiatric reports. That repeated denial was one of the factors, Chen said, in his sentencing decision. “This characterization of his actions by the accused minimizes his conduct and demonstrates an inability or refusal to fully come to terms with the gravity and the depravity of what he has done. It also demonstrates a lack of insight and genuine remorse.” Allen installed file-sharing software on his desktop computer. He also meticulously organized his collection of images, through folders, sub-folders and subsub-folders. He’s been ordered to submit a sample of his DNA, and for the next decade he must comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act. Allen was deemed a “relatively low risk for contact or predatory sexual offences,” according to his psychiatric report. But the psychiatrist found Allen to be “at moderate risk” to continue accessing child pornography. The author of Allen’s pre-sentencing report came to a similar conclusion. “His lack of insight, minimization and denial could potentially put him at risk of repeating this type of behaviour in the future.”
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Brandon Reid photo YVR Chaplain Layne Daggett among the items at the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy Thrift Store on Sea Island. The stock includes unclaimed lost and found items from the airport.
YVR’s lost and surrendered items find new home at airport thrift store
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ins filled with Swiss Army knives, scissors and neck pillows are stacked to the ceiling in the Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy Thrift Store.
This little shop, located south-east of the Vancouver International Airport, is a virtual treasure-trove with everything including the kitchen sink. “We’ve had kitchen sinks, boat antennas, cameras, occasionally laptops,” said YVR Chaplain Layne Daggett. “A lot of suitcases from people who found they’re only allowed one suitcase or if they’re overweight...we’ve got baby strollers by the dozens.” All items can be had for a fraction of the regular cost and draw a crowd every week. Some of the proceeds are used for a benevolent fund to help distressed passengers or people who can’t go back home. Half of Daggett’s time is spent in the airport helping with situations, such as weddings and drug counselling, while the other half is spent dealing with deaths in the family, terminal illnesses and helping refugees. “I am like a resident pastor to YVR...I’ve been here for 30 years,” he said. The thrift store has been running at the current location for three years, but it has been around the airport for seven years. The stock includes “lost and found items, if the rightful owner has not been located after two months,” he said. “Sometimes items are donated by employees who believe in what we are doing... such as furniture for refugee homes or clothing that they’ve outgrown.” Some passengers, however, simply end up donating the items. “Items abandoned at the gates are probably 20 per cent, or less, of our total volume,” he said. “We point it out to them they can stay with their item and lose their flight.” The thrift store is at 1136-4871 Miller Rd., and opens its doors every Friday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the store at 604303-3010.
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Rare bird gets a new ‘leg’
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by Vikki Hopes Black Press In his more than 30 years as a veterinarian, Dr. Ken Macquisten has seen just about everything. But he’s now dealing with a first in his career— the challenge of developing and fitting a permanent prosthetic leg for a large bird that required an amputation after a golf course injury. The sandhill crane’s leg was shattered by a flying golf ball on the Country Meadows Golf Course in Richmond at the beginning of March. Myles Lamont, a wildlife biologist and consultant based in Langley, was called by Richmond city staff to capture the injured bird about four days after the accident, following failed attempts by others. Lamont said sandhill cranes are rare in this part of Canada—they mainly live on the prairies—and this bird would have been the offspring of one of only four breeding pairs in the Lower Mainland. He was born on the golf course, and is accustomed to people, making him tamer than even some of the cranes that Lamont raises in captivity. Capturing the animal was easier than Lamont had anticipated. He lured the bird close to him with some grain in his hand, grabbed him by the neck and wrapped his head in a Titleist golf bag to keep him calm. He then called Macquisten, whom he has worked with many times in the past, and brought the bird to the Whatcom Road Veterinary Hospital for assessment. Macquisten, an Abbotsford-based vet, said the lower portion of the crane’s leg was “dangling” and, when it wasn’t healing as hoped, he had to amputate it. He then crafted a makeshift prosthetic so that the crane would be able to stand. In normal circumstances, a bird going through such circumstances would be euthanized. “You wouldn’t normally do this with a wild bird, but this one is so tame and so special,” Macquisten said, adding that its rarity is also a factor. The crane—who has yet to be named—was then
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Vikki Hoppes photo Dr. Ken Macquisten made a prosthetic leg for this sandhill crane. The bird had its leg shattered by a golf ball in Richmond.
taken to Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre in Abbotsford to convalesce. The first prosthetic has since been replaced with a more sturdy one, and Macquisten said the bird has adapted well to the artificial limb.
“He hobbles along just great,” confirmed Elizabeth Melnick, who runs the wildlife centre. The challenge now is developing a permanent one that can withstand the elements, including the bird’s ability to walk
over swampland without sinking into the mud. The goal is to release the crane back on the golf course. Macquisten said he looks forward to that day—“as long as he (the bird) learns what the word ‘fore!’ means.”
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It’s an Easter Eggstravaganza this weekend at Richmond’s community facilities! Drop in to a public swim or public skate session at Richmond’s pools or arenas throughout the weekend. Don’t be surprised if the Easter Bunny makes an appearance at Minoru Arenas on Easter Monday between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m.! Drop by Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site for a free Easter Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, March 31 between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. And it’s not too late to register for some Easter Egg-citement at participating community centres. Meet the Easter Bunny, try crafts and join the Easter Egg hunt! Parent participation and pre-registration required. Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Drive, 604-718-8055 Saturday, March 30, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. up to 12 years, $9, Reg # 257505 South Arm Community Hall, 9020 Williams Road, 604-718-8060 Saturday, March 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 4-6 years, $6, Reg #261455
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Home.” Kreviazuk, who is married to Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida, is also known for her humanitarian work and her support of children’s hospitals. Since 1999, the Starlight Gala has raised over $2.7 million for health care services and programs at Richmond Hospital. Last year’s event, which included a performance by the Canadian Tenors, raised over $350,000. The 15th annual Starlight Gala, in which Kreviazuk will appear, is Oct. 19 at River Rock Casino Resort. Tickets are $350, available at richmondhospitalfoundation. com.
years, Kreviazuk has co-written songs with stars that include Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. She’s also collaborated with many others, including David Cook, Gwen Stefani and Carrie Underwood. Her 2009 album Plain Jane was a statement of her relatively anonymous life as a mom of three boys in Los Angeles, and it was the first nonmajor label release of her career. She brought the album’s songs to Richmond in November 2009 for a sold-out concert at River Rock Show Theatre. Sitting behind a grand piano, she also performed her familiar hits: “In This Life,” “Feels Like Home,” “Before You,” “Surrounded” and “Feels Like
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Reducing break-ins among council’s policing targets Richmond saw business break-and-enters jump 43 per cent in 2012 by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Commercial break-and-enters will be a priority for police this year, city council decided Monday, following a spike in the crime last year. Richmond RCMP recorded 519 business break-and-enters in 2012—a 43 per cent jump over the previous year, according to police statistics. Residential break-ins, however, dropped 14 per cent to 641 last year. The rate of commercial break-ins remained high for the start of 2013. In January police recorded 46 break-ins— a 39 per cent increase year-over-year. But in that month, RCMP announced the arrests of four people believed responsible for many of the recent crimes. Complaints last year from victimized Chinese herbal store owners led to meetings that included civic leaders and the RCMP. Other priorities council gave local police Monday are personal theft in the downtown core and pedestrian safety.
“People are just not paying attention,” said Coun. Ken Johnston, adding he recently witnessed a headphone-wearing pedestrian cross a road right in front of traffic. “I’m hopeful that we’ll get to our community and get the message across.” Each year council sets a handful of community policing priorities for local police. Pedestrian deaths as a result of vehicle collisions are lower than previous years, but injuries continue to be “significant,” according to RCMP. Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt said Monday she hopes Mounties will also crack down on poor behaviour of motorists, citing many drivers’ poor reaction to approaching emergency vehicles. “I’ve seen some horrendous examples of lack of knowledge of what to do when there’s a siren coming. People are not pulling over to the right side and allowing those vehicles to pass.”
Transportation subject of April 16 forum A forum on transportation issues in Richmond is set for April 16 at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium at Richmond Hospital. Presented by the Richmond Poverty Response Committee’s transportation task force,“Have Options, Will Travel”features Richmond’s Stephen Rees, a transportation economist. A panel discussion will follow, with Michael Gordon (walk and roll), Eric Doherty (transit), Arno Schortinghuis (cycling) and Bruno Vernier (car sharing) The Tuesday event is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments will be available at 6:45 p.m. Free parking available on the gravel lot off Westminster Highway.
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EDITORIAL: TransLink’s future
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he Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council has released an independent review of TransLink governance, and to no one’s surprise, it suggests that local politicians should take much more control of TransLink.
While mayors are correct that there is a lack of accountability for TransLink decisions with the current mixture of a mayors’ council, non-elected board and commissioner, a return to the old system of local government representatives making farreaching decisions on regional transportation priorities would be a disaster. The current system came about as a result of a series of questionable decisions by the TransLink board, none of whom were elected by voters to make transportation decisions. The board members were a mixture of mayors and councillors from all across the region. They on a number of occasions rejected the Canada Line project, an integral part of the 2010 Winter Olympics infrastructure, which was funded to a significant degree by the federal government. This was rejected for political or selfish motives. Former transportation minister Kevin Falcon had had enough, and changed the legislation
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to give local politicians fewer decision-making powers, but final word on taxation. This was a sop to those who pointed out that the non-elected board was not accountable, yet was making taxation decisions. The “professional” board has had its own set of problems, notably meetings behind closed doors and directors’ fees that are far beyond reasonable. It has provided a more thoughtful approach to transportation issues, though. The fundamental problem with
TransLink is it does not have access to enough tax dollars to build significant new projects or increase transit service. Thus every step forward becomes controversial, because it involves nickel and diming taxpayers. A directly-elected regional board which does nothing but plan future transportation improvements and run the existing service would be far better than any relinking of TransLink with mayors or Metro Vancouver. In fact, the report hints at this, say-
ing Stockholm and London have good governance models. Both cities directly elect transportation officials. A new board must also have enough taxing power to start making real improvements that people don’t mind paying for. Otherwise, it would be best if the province goes back to running the system itself. At least taxpayers can hold MLAs accountable, and they aren’t nearly as parochial as mayors. —Langley Times
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Green Scene Colin Dring
E
ven though we grew up in the French Immersion program, I distinctly recall turning food products around so I didn’t have to read the French side.
J’étais paresseux. In fact, when I was in France I recall the confusion I felt when turning a can of soup, anticipating an English label to appear if I just kept turning. Recently, it
seems like the information I want to know about a food product almost never appears on the product itself. Instead, serious research is needed to answer some basic questions such as: Where was this food grown? Was it grown using pesticides? Is this product genetically engineered? These days, labeling of foods seems to be on the rise, with the recent call to label genetically modified foods in California and again in Washington, the appetite for food knowledge is growing. In Canada, 80 per cent of Canadians want to see labels on genetically engineered foods. Instead of following public opinion, a national, voluntary standard is established which no company has, to date, implemented. Taking a global view, as many as 40 countries have adopted labeling laws including most of the European Union, Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand and Russia. Arguably, we have a right to know what is in the food
that we are eating and feeding to our families. Having an informed choice is essential. Folks in support of labeling GMO foods identify strongly with this right. Arguments against mandatory labeling suggest that the costs are too high to bear and would result in costs being passed down to consumers. In addition, Canada does not differentiate between traditional plant hybrids and genetically engineered ones making the process all the more complicated. What many opponents tend to forget is that the majority of genetically engineered crops grown in Canada are manipulated for pesticide resistance (e.g. corn, soy, canola, wheat, and beets). This means that these crops are sprayed with chemical that are very effective at eliminating weeds, insects, and other soil critters. Also, these five products can be found in different ingredients (e.g. fructose, sugar, xanthan gum, monosodium glutamate). A sure method to avoid these foods is to
In a country where companies label their juice products as coming from concentrate or fresh, having labels for genetically engineered foods and other activities seems simplistic.
purchase organic products or ones that specify that they are non-GMO. With Whole Foods Market pursuing mandatory labeling of its foods as genetically engineered by 2018, the question comes back into the public realm. Having information is important and is a valuable first step in creating awareness. I should pause, and point out that GMO foods are
a part of a broader set of problems with our current agricultural practices. Labeling may have the unintended consequence of getting people to ask questions and to become more informed about where their food is coming from and how it is produced. In a country where companies label their juice products as coming from concentrate or fresh, having labels for genetically engineered foods and other activities seems simplistic. Knowing this, having the ability to make informed food choices is an added burden that I would be happy to take on. Colin Dring is executive director at Richmond Food Security Society. 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
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Focus on education in dealing with Chinese-only signs Editor: I would like to commend Richmond residents Kerry Starchuk and Ann Merdinyan for bringing up the issue of Chinese signage only in some of the shopping malls and stores catering primarily to the customers of Chinese heritage. It is a productive and healthy way to bring issues like these into the open rather than let them simmer under the surface. The suggestion to encourage the Chinese businesses in Richmond to have signage both in Chinese and English makes sense. However, to create a bylaw to force Chinese businesses to do
so appears to be the wrong way. Richmond city council has done the right thing by staying away from creating a bylaw to force such businesses to have signs both in English and Chinese. We need to focus more on education, awareness, inclusion and harmony. In my opinion, any such bylaw will do more harm than good to the community. Those businesses that have signs only in Chinese need to be convinced rather than forced that having signs in both languages is simply good business practice. With signs in both languages, they are bound to increase their exposure and subse-
quent customer base. Aberdeen Centre is an excellent example of this. With its storefront signs both in Chinese and English, it attracts a lot of customers from the mainstream as well. Hopefully, Richmond’s Chinese community, leaders, businesses and the media will take on a leadership role in resolving this matter to the satisfaction of all concerned. Richmond is a very diverse, multicultural and multilingual community proud of its intercultural harmony. A minor issue like this should not be allowed to adversely affect that in any way. Balwant Sanghera Richmond
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Council needs to recognize sign issue is a big problem Editor. Congratulation to the two ladies who spent a lot of time preparing their presentation only to have our lovely council members almost rudely dismissing them. Many more would have signed the petition if they had a chance. A gutless council, except for Coun. Chak Au, once again made our concerns trivial in front of all the media. This issue has come up many times before. The rest of Richmond, who have over the years, made the city what it is, are now insignificant, a voice not audible
to deaf ears. It’s time people start saying how they feel without fear its discrimination. A lot has been and is ongoing, to help these people integrate, and welcomed—unfortunately it’s not reciprocated, they want to live in their world, it’s as though they just moved a piece of China here and carry on as if still in their country, but enjoying all our benefits. They don’t need to learn English because our lovely council provides everything in their language. A backlash is slowly brewing, sooner than people think over these issues, council needs to
get their heads out of the sand before lack of oxygen completely affects their decisions. A start would be to involve the business community. My call to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce inquiring about any liaison with the Chinese business association, I was informed by the pleasant person on the phone, that they have combined meetings with the association, the next one is actually coming up soon. It’s a start. Councillor Au, don’t give up. D.M. North Richmond
City must show leadership on sign debate Editor: Like it or not our ethnic composition and the shark’s fin and signs controversies have contributed to making Richmond a kind of basic test lab in Canada’s larger experiment in multiculturalism. How effective or ineffective we are at dealing with contentious ethnicity-related differences and conflicts will determine whether we will be seen as a model for social progress that others will admire and try to emulate, or simply a cautionary case history about how not to go about building a multicultural community. We will set an example for either what works or what doesn’t when a community faces the challenge of reconciling differing values and belief systems and practices. What we succeed or fail at will reveal what is likely when enlightened leadership is either present or absent in the social and political equations. And we might write a couple of chapters for the Multiculturalism for Dummies handbook in relation to the consequences of
Google Maps photo Chinese characters on storefronts in Richmond are a common sight.
having one or more of the parties involved in a contentious issue turn away from opportunities to participate in well-intentioned dialogue and problem-solving initiatives. It is culture more than anything else that determines what we believe in and how we behave, and the Canadian experiment in building a multicultural society attempts to circumvent all of the most negative aspects inherent to entrenched ethnocentricity and cultural myopia, espe-
More problems with signs Editor: Regarding the signage issue in Richmond, I would like to suggest that regardless of the language on the signs in Richmond, there is a serious lack of any signage bylaw enforcement with regards to Bylaw 5560. During a recent walk through parts of Cambie Road, No. 3 Road and other areas I found no less than 357 signage violations from canopy, facia, to free standing, indicating there is absolutely no enforcement. However the city has time to ID dog owners. Bruce Macleod, Richmond
cially those that foster distrust, divisiveness, and ethnic-enclave exclusivity. One of its most important intentions is to establish a new, more positive perspective from which people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds can view and interact with each other and find agreement about a shared set of common values. It would truly mark a failure on Richmond’s part if it allowed the likes of weak and uninspiring leadership, immovable ethnocentric attitudes or prejudices, and/or the lack of a general commitment to the objectives of the experiment itself to cause it to be left behind by the rest of the country. At this point how should Richmond define its position within the context of the “cultural mosaic�? And what could we imagine others think of the nature of its contributions to the building of an inclusive, respectful society? Here’s a microscope with a very clear lens—take a look. Ray Arnold Richmond
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Richmond’s choice: Walmart City or Garden City Editor: As a founding member of the Garden City Lands Coalition, I am very proud of the hard work we all put in to save the Garden City Lands from high-density development. It is with great sadness I viewed the plans for the large “Walmart mall” that would be next door neighbour to the lands. Jim Wright’s recent column drew attention to a SmartCentres video, and it shows that the Walmart mall would be just across the road from our precious Garden City Lands and just east of Garden City Road. The location, on the north edge of Alderbridge Way, would no longer look toward a scenic green forest but instead yet another concrete development. Right now you can still look north and see the unobscured snowcapped Coast Mountains. That will be changed forever if Richmond city council approves the Walmart mall plan. You may still have peekaboo glimpses of peaks, but a concrete mall that goes on for almost half a kilometer down the edge of Alderbridge is not the same as the natural legacy viewscape. I had hoped that City of Richmond would want a more transitional and gradual change from the natural beauty of the Garden City Lands to the tall apartments now located to the north of the Garden City Lands. The damaged forest could be filled in and the viewscape kept if the development is moved well back from Alderbridge as it should be. It was not supposed to be there at all, since the Alderbridge wildlife corridor was an environmentally sensitive area when the development began. With the angle of the YouTube video it is hard to tell the actual building heights which I suspect is intentional. I would have liked to have seen more than one option for example one with the buildings placed well back from Alderbridge. This development is too important to be rushed through so I ask Richmond council to consider asking for a variety of options that respect the Garden City Lands and allow for a more livable and attractive area to the north.
We have very little natural green space left in the concrete jungle we call Richmond City Centre. We do however have a massive amount of shopping and a massive amount of concrete towers. This council’s choice between Walmart City and Garden City will determine whether the city will become less or more livable for the citizens and future generations. In short, there is no need for the Walmart mall to be extended into the forested wildlife corridor where it does not belong. There is a need for the recreational values of the Garden City Lands, our Stanley Park for the City Centre and all of Richmond and let us not forget the pristine views that all of us could lose forever. Carol Day Richmond Editor: I recently saw the presentation video of Garden City SmartCentres’ Walmart mall along the edge of Alderbridge Way on the other side of the Garden City Lands. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_UoH-lwdfk) I can’t describe how upset I am with this plan to destroy our beautiful neighbourhood. Does Richmond need such a large ugly mall so close to our city centre? Why would the developers be allowed to cut down so many trees and destroy the habitat of wildlife in Richmond? This will also change the viewscape from the Garden City Lands, and it will worsen the already bad traffic along Garden City Road. It may be all right to have a Walmart store in Richmond (which I am not really happy with), but we do not need an extension of box stores at the cost of destroying the important wildlife corridor along Alderbridge Way. As a resident of Richmond for more than 10 years, I would urge all councillors and the mayor to stop and reconsider this development. If they let it go ahead the way the video shows it, I would have no choice left but to move out of this city. Winnie So Richmond
Non-English signs are not welcoming for non-Chinese speakers Editor: It is pointless to waste money promoting the north end of No. 3 Road as Richmond’s Chinatown or Golden Village if the merchants themselves don’t welcome the non-Chinesespeaking visitor. People coming down No. 3 Road encounter much signage that they cannot read. What does that say about Richmond’s attitude towards those who come here to visit or shop? Visitors will not perceive this as an issue of new immigrant merchants who do not understand; instead, they will assume these signs were approved by the city. The 1000-name petition represents a significant number that should not be summarily dismissed. City councillors
can, and have been, wrong about issues brought forward by members of the public. For example, three major municipal assets, the parks of Terra Nova, Garry Point, and Brighouse, exist today because the public challenged the city’s plans for these areas. By avoiding today’s signage issue, our council has missed an opportunity to demonstrate that Richmond is both a worthy destination for visitors and a truly inclusive community for residents. And now, because we haven’t dealt with the situation, Metro media are mocking Richmond (Vancouver Sun editorial cartoon, March 23). It’s time for some leadership from city hall. Marion Smith Richmond
Spend money on tram, not trail Editor: I find the article detailing council’s approval of a paved trail on an old rail bed used for decades by the interurban tram system very depressing (“Railway Avenue greenway gets cash boost,” Feb. 13). Am I the only pioneer who objects to the $2.5 million being spent to make an asphalt trail where the tracks had originally been? We have so many trails already in Richmond, the majority of which are much more scenic than the one planned for this area. We also have a number of old houses that have been restored: the London house, the little house that was moved behind the Steveston post office and now the Branscombe House.
It would be wonderful to use some of these “disposable” funds to restore the historic tram, put the tracks back on the rail bed and let the tram run from Garry Street to the oval as a tourist attraction. The Steveston tram is such an important part of Richmond’s history. I recommend reading Ron Hyde’s book, The Sockeye Special, detailing how important the tram was in the development of Steveston and Lulu Island. Before destroying the rail bed by paving it, would Richmond’s council consider using the $449,400 donated by the province to complete the restoration of Richmond’s historic tram, place the tracks back on the rail bed and let the tram run again? Geraldine Wray Richmond
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polished, as are the table tops. I order an Earl Grey tea and a blueberry macaron (meringuebased with almond flour and icing sugar). The barista Jonathan weighs the tea leaves before steeping them for an exact two min-
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utes and serves with a slice of lemon and tiny pitcher of milk. The macaron surprises me with a single blueberry in the center. It’s all about the details. I live in the centre of Richmond and meeting someone for coffee or tea means a chain café or a drive to Steveston for something unique. Until now. L’Opéra, which opened Jan. 3, offers an intimate setting with classical music. No wi-fi. The pastries are all made in the small in-house kitchen by owner Janice Marta and assistant Claire. See Page 11
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Sushi Han relocates inside Blundell Centre Sushi Han recently shifted location at Blundell Centre, and much to owners Keiko and Haruo Endo’s delight, their customers have followed. After spending the better part of two decades at their previous spot near the intersection of No. 2 Road and Blundell, the promise of a bigger restaurant lured them to their new position, next to a new Bank of Montreal, and a stone’s throw from the Shoppers Drug Mart and McDonalds. There’s plenty of love that goes into the work that Keiko and her husband do at the eatery every day. The couple, who have two daughters, have been married for 33 years, and much of that bond shows in the pride they put into the food they make.
Customers will recognize the updated furnishings and appreciate the extra elbow room, as the new location has allowed them to expand. Sushi Han can now accommodate 60 people in a casual environment, a mix of cushioned chairs and booths. Keiko said she and her husband pride themselves in their fresh sushi made daily. Obviously, they’ve got a good thing going. And as the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. One customer proudly proclaimed shortly after the restaurant’s grand opening that she had already eaten there three times in a week. Sushi Han is located at 182--8180 No. 2 Rd., and open Monday to Saturday from
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11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, and from 4 to 8:30 p.m. for dinner. It’s closed Sundays. They specialize in nigiri sushi, rolls, maki, combination boxes, platters and don, as well as tempura, teriyaki and noodles. For more information, visit sushihan.ca, or call 604-271-1117.
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aster is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular traditions have emerged as well. Perhaps the most popular secular tradition associated with Easter is the colouring of Easter eggs. Easter egg dyeing kits emerge in early spring. Consumers have a variety of alternatives to these kits at their disposal. There are some people who desire more environmentally friendly Easter eggs, so here are some creative and greener ideas for coloring eggs this year. •Wooden eggs: Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire. The wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year. Because they are made of wood, a naturally recyclable material, they are easy on the environment. •Consider natural dyes. Use different food items to create all-natural dyes for the eggs. Tea, fruit and vegetable juices -- even packaged drink mixes -- can be used to tint Easter eggs in various colors. Because you’re controlling the materials you use, you can ensure they are safe to use. •Experiment with pa-
There are many alternatives to dyed eggs, including options that are eco-friendly.
pier mache. This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold. Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday.
•Purchase corn starch eggs. Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children’s craft products. Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consisten-
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cies. Egg kits are sold with this green material. When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting. Foam-type eggs may be dissolved with water. •Make edible eggs. Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display. Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display. Gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well. •Dough eggs: Have the children get out their favorite modeling dough and craft multi-colored eggs as a fun, rainy-day project. Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home. After drying, the eggs should be ready to paint.
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The Christian holy season is upon us About one-third of the planet, or roughly 2.1 billion people, are Christians. Each spring, this large subset of the population celebrates the religious miracle that is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lenten season is one of the holiest times of the year on the Christian calendar. This is a period of 40 days and nights that begins with Ash Wednesday at the beginning of Lent and lasts through Easter Sunday. Many Christians celebrate Easter but may not know the significance or meaning behind certain days on the Lenten calendar. Here is a primer on the Lenten season for Christians and non-Christians alike:
to the calendar. Ash Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation, which means parishioners are expected to attend mass to mark the beginning of the holy season. During the mass, celebrants receive ashes in the form of a cross on their foreheads. The ashes are made from burning the blessed palm fronds from last year's Palm Sunday mass. In ancient times ashes were worn as a symbol of sorrow, repentance and acknowledgment of sins. Nowadays, ashes allow Christians to humbly display an outward sign that they are aware of their shortcomings and are cleansing their souls in the preparation for the celebration of Christ's resurrection.
Ash Wednesday In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, the season when one prepares for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday always falls 46 days before Easter and will vary according
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and it is a day of obligation when Christians attend mass, and they receive fronds of blessed palms. Occurring a week before Easter, Palm Sunday commemorates
for the sins of the people. Easter Sunday The holiest day of the season is Easter Sunday. On this day, Jesus rose from His tomb. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found
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the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. The gospels record the arrival of Jesus riding into the city on a donkey, while the crowds spread their cloaks and palm branches on the street and shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David" and "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" to honor him as their long-awaited Messiah and King. Holy Thursday Holy Thursday is the
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Baking is like lab work From Page 11 Janice is a scientist, more specifically a bio chemist. Her baking career began the summer she was 11 and craving her mother’s strawberry torte. Her mother was too busy, so the desperate Janice made an attempt. It was a disaster, but she ate the torte anyway. Fast forward to the mid-2000s and a trip to Paris and that’s when Janice discovered pastry shops that looked like fashion houses and the pastries like haute couture. She was inspired. Upon return home, she attempted to bake the French pastries by following recipes, but found the final products disappointing and lacking the Parisian taste. So she experimented. Batches and batches and tears, but she persevered. All is recorded in a book of trial and error. “Baking has a lot of similarities to science,” she says. “It’s like lab work.” One night she couldn’t sleep because the croissants weren’t working. At 3am her mother found her in the kitchen, covered in flour pounding butter blocks. She has twenty-seven croissant experiments recorded in her book before she met perfection. (Croissants are a three-day process). Her father encouraged her to open the shop. She was taking orders for cakes and pastries anyway, so why not expand to the public? With the help of her mother (and best friend) Mei (pronounced “May”), renovations began. Mei, a former shoe designer, used her flare for the dramatic and classic in the creation of the L’Opéra. Janice, 28, who graduated with her science degree last year, learned how to organize a patisserie, hire staff, and create a schedule. She sourced her organic tea from a farmer in India and her Caffe Umbria coffee from a roaster in Seattle. She filled her pastry case with temptation. St. Honore with burnt sugar, pistachio religieuse, a Brazil which looks like a Cinderella dress with polka dots and was inspired by a runway dress, The L’Opéra – coffee butter cream, dark chocolate ganache, hazelnut, and almond genoise with edible gold.
Jesus missing. Jesus then approached her and showed how he was again alive. His disciples were shocked at the appearance of his resurrected self, furthering their faith in him as the Son of God.
One case is dedicated to macarons—black sesame, lemon, mango, lychee, pineapple, passionfruit, green tea, rose raspberry, caramel, and Mei’s favourite—chocolate cherry. As well, Janice offers almond croissants, ham croissants, chocolate croissants, wild blueberry or raspberry Danish. And on the savoury side, duck, mushroom and potato pie with black sesame seeds. Coming soon are squid ink buns with prosciutto, brie and aioli. She continues to experiment and that’s just one reason I’ll keep coming back. “I wanted to create an experience for people,” said Janice. “And a place where it’s all about the conversation.”
post-Thanksgiving Black Friday. It is the day that Jesus had to march to his crucifixion site while carrying an extremely heavy wooden cross. Jesus was mocked, spit on, tortured, and forced to wear a crown of thorns during His journey after being arrested by Judas and then suffering at the hands of Pontius Pilate. After being nailed to the cross at His palms and ankles, Jesus suffered for six hours before He died. Jesus died on the cross
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Gordon earned his first All-American status this year and won 16 of his 23 bouts during the round-robin portion of competition. During his freshman season he also placed first at the Mid-Atlantic/South Regional and was 23-10 in regularseason matches. A 2012 Richmond High grad who was enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program, Gordon spent a year studying in Montreal to further his fencing skills. He was inspired to take up fencing after watching the fictional character Zorro and was a member of Canada’s junior national team in both 2010 and 2011.
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n estimated 80,000 cars, trucks and buses use the George Massey Tunnel daily and that number is expected to grow quickly with rapid development taking place south of the Fraser. In September, the Provincial government announced plans to redevelop this crossing but it is expected to be at least a decade before the project is complete. Change Needed Urgently The current George Massey was completed in 1959, to replace the old ferry service at a cost of $25 million. Expert officials have said that the existing tunnel only has 10 to 15 years until major components will need to be completely replaced. Last Friday, March 22, drivers commuting northbound were stuck in traffic for hours and rerouted to the Alex Fraser as a multi-vehicle accident shut both northbound lanes completely. Later that afternoon, another accident reduced traffic to a crawl, delaying commuters further. Brian Cole, a Richmond Chamber of Commerce Member with BCGI Benefits commutes from Tsawwassen to his office near Ironwood in Richmond. Though Cole is able to plan his personal commute around rush hour, he says that the tunnel “does affect when I plan my meetings. I cannot invite clients to my office… 9:30 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m., because they will likely spend a great deal of time in the tunnel traffic, even though they won’t go through the tunnel. It also affects the hours that any of my staff are willing to work. Just this week, I had two meetings cancelled related to the two nasty accidents.” Though no funding has yet been allocated to the project, the government has entered Phase 2 of the project consultation, using the objectives defined in Phase 1 as a springboard for the replacement options. Phase 1 Objectives: Phase 1 of the project was key to understanding the need for replacement. With over 1,100 participants in the first round of consultation, some key objectives were defined: 1. Increasing the safety of the Highway 99 route, with emphasis on emergency response times and seismic upgrades; 2. Reducing congestion to improve travel times; 3. Fostering economic growth, especially in consideration of Delta and Richmond as gateways to Asia-
Pacific trade; 4. Including transportation alternatives (cycling, pedestrian traffic & transit) as part of the initial plans; 5. Creating a viable, long term crossing that will serve the growing communities and encourage alternate means of transportation; 6. Minimizing environmental impacts; 7. Minimizing impact on existing agricultural land. Phase 2 Input Sought: Currently the government is seeking input on five possible scenarios to replace or upgrade the existing tunnel crossing on Highway 99. These scenarios are: 1. Maintaining the existing tunnel crossing (with no increase to capacity); 2. Replace the existing tunnel with a new bridge on the existing Highway 99 crossing; 3. Replace the existing tunnel with a new tunnel on the existing Highway 99 crossing; 4. Maintaining the existing tunnel and adding a new bridge or tunnel on the existing Highway 99 crossing; 5. Maintaining the existing tunnel and build a new crossing in a new corridor. Each scenario has its benefits and drawbacks, though every option (save the first) includes capacity for HOV lanes as well as pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Each option also includes improved interchanges at Highway 17 and Steveston Hwy. The government recently held three open houses in Richmond and Delta to assess the public’s level of interest in each option.
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The George Massey Tunnel was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959. (Photo courtesy of Delta Museum & Archives Society) Currently, a feedback form is open at masseytunnel.ca, seeking input from the public. Commercial Gateway We, at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce understand the impact of the George Massey Corridor on our local businesses. Whether it’s transporting goods to and from the Roberts Banks Terminal or YVR, ensuring employees can arrive to work safely and on time, or marketing to customers south of the Fraser, this gateway is vital to the community Richmond. The chamber recently opened a survey of our own at www.richmondchamber. ca, asking simply, which of the five replacement scenarios the respondent preferred, with the ability to choose multiple scenarios.
The survey will remain open to everyone until April 1. The graph below shows the results of our survey thus far. Our results show a strong preference to not maintain the status quo, and to move forward with a replacement of some type. Furthermore, it seems that a new bridge is more favourable than a new tunnel, and that a clear majority of our respondents do not wish for a new crossing from 8rd to the new South Perimeter Road, which would require agricultural land. You can have your say on www. masseytunnel.ca on the official feedback form. We also welcome your input to our unofficial survey at www.richmondchamber.ca, which will remain open until April 1.
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The Richmond Chamber Of Commerce • Published Monthly Chamber Partners: The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has been “Proudly serving our community since 1925”. In partnership with the Richmond Review the Chamber produces the Business Report once per month. The statements and views expressed in this monthly publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. This publication’s intent is to keep Chamber members and prospective members informed on important information, events and educational items. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is located at Suite 101 - South Tower - 5811 Cooney, Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1. For more information and to reserve tickets for the events, please phone 604-278-2822; Email: rcc@richmondchamber.ca or see us online: richmondchamber.ca
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he final legislative amendments to the Provincial Sales Tax Act have received Royal Assent. On April 1, the Harmonized Sales Tax will be replaced by the 7 per cent Provincial Sales Tax and the Goods and Services Tax of 5 per cent, essentially reverting back to the tax regime that existed prior to 2010. Despite this transition being on the horizon since mid-2012, and registration open since January 1 of this year, thousands of businesses have still not register ed for the return of the PST this coming Monday. It is estimated that only 60 per cent of businesses have signed up so far, including many businesses in Richmond. Businesses must register to collect PST if they sell or lease taxable goods, or provide software or taxable services in the ordinary course of business in B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong recently said: “businesses need to act to ensure they are registered and ready to collect the tax on April 1, 2013. Businesses can take advantage of the full suite of tools available to help with their preparations, including
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he Richmond Caring Place is not a hostel; it does not have beds; it does not treat the sick nor counsel the afflicted. So what does it do, and why does it matter? The Richmond Caring Place exists to provide office space exclusively for non-profit agencies. What Richmond Caring Place does is help numerous non-profit agencies operate hostels and shelters, provide support to those in crisis, raise awareness, and speak for those in need. What Richmond Caring Place does is support non-profit agencies and their dedicated volunteers as they work to improve the lives of Richmond residents and enrich the social fabric of the City. The Richmond Caring Place is, as far as we know, unique in Canada: it was built from the ground up, for the express purpose of providing first-class commercial office and meeting space for non-profit agencies. Because the Richmond Caring Place Society (which operates the Caring Place) is itself a non-profit, charitable organization, it focuses on providing stable, affordable and predictable office space at rates which are not driven by market forces or profit. Currently, the Richmond Caring Place houses
12 non-profit agencies and programs. Through those agencies and programs, approximately 1,200 volunteers contribute more than 86,000 volunteer hours annually. Every volunteer and every volunteer hour has made Richmond a better place. Because the Richmond Caring Place is home to so many agencies, those agencies are able to provide their clients with more coordinated, accessible services than they would be able to manage if they were scattered about the City in separate locations. Their common location in the Caring Place allows collaborative programming, access to a collective pool of volunteers, and sharing of information and other resources. Consider, for example, a single parent, coping with economic hardship, struggling to adequately feed and clothe his or her children, and fighting emotional or physical health problems. That person might come to the Caring Place seeking help from one tenant agency, and find that he or she is able, in fact, to access several — all of which can provide desperately-needed assistance and support. That is what the Richmond Caring Place does, and that is why it matters. www.richmondcaringplace.ca
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Don Fennell photo A member of Canada’s national fencing team, Richmond’s Tigran Bajgoric placed 45th at the Vancouver Men’s Epèe Grand Prix held last weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Bajgoric was ranked among the top 30 in the world last year.
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by Don Fennell Sports Editor Igor Gantsevich watches intently from the sidelines, his fencing career at least temporarily put on hold by a series of injuries. Having already undergone four surgeries in the last two years to repair torn ligaments, he’ll soon face the likelihood of a fifth. But he’s found solace by giving back to the sport in both a coaching and administrative capacity. “I’d rather be fencing, but I knew I wasn’t going to compete for a while so I am very proud to be doing this,” Gantsevich said Saturday, in his capacity as co-chair of the Vancouver Men’s Epèe Grand Prix held last weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval. One of only three men’s epèe grand prix competitions to be held during the 2012-13 fencing season, and the only one in North America, the event drew many of the best fencers in the world attempting to win the coveted title of overall points leader. Among them was 2008 Olympic champion Matteo Tagliariol of Italy, who outlasted Nikolai Novosjolov of Estonia for the gold medal. Joerg Fiedler of Germany and Gabor Boczko of Hungary tied for third place. Tigran Bajgoric of Richmond, a member of Canada’s national team and last year ranked among the top 30 in the world, placed 45th. “This event helps to put fencing on the
map,” said Gantsevich. “I was answering calls all week about this event and from people wanting to start fencing. Just having an event of this calibre and the opportunity of watching these athletes was an opportunity we could not pass up. It’s most important for the youth.” B.C. is rapidly emerging as a hotbed for fencing in Canada and boasts one of the strongest youth programs in the country. Members of Richmond-based Dynamo Fencing Club make up 35 per cent of the Canadian junior team. “Fencing in North America is a sleeping giant,” said Gantsevich, who along with dad Victor oversees the local club which counts among its members National Collegiate Athletic Association freshman standout Shaul Gordon of Richmond. “Just last year the U.S. flag bearer in the opening ceremonies (in London) was two-time Olympian Mariel Zagunis. The Americans are doing very well in fencing due to the NCAA circuit.” The beauty of fencing, said Gantsevich, is that almost anyone can win on any given day. It often depends on how an athlete is feeling, which is especially true in men’s epèe at the world level. “It’s such a deep field and there are just so many variables,” he said. “The gold and silver medallists and fourth-place finisher from the Beijing Olympics in 2008 didn’t even quality for London in 2012,” he said.
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sports Marquardt, mates win another medal
Midget C1 Blues cap stellar season
Hugh Boyd’s Coutts top running back at Senior Bowl
Richmond Olympian Darcy Marquardt continues to help add to Canada’s medal haul. The 2012 silver medallist at the London Summer Games just helped the Canadian women’s eight bring home bronze from the Samsung World Rowing Cup 1 in Penrith, Australia Sunday. Australia won the women’s eight final in six minutes, 6.98 seconds, with the U.S. overtaking Canada for second in the last 500
Richmond Midget C1 Blues entered the North Delta spring hockey tournament last weekend with few expectations, but came away with first-place honours. Without two defencemen and two forwards, the Blues hoped to just have fun—a message the coaches always point to. But to everyone’s surprise they won threee games and tied another, defeating a team from the host association 7-1 in the final game.
The only Richmond player to make the Senior Bowl roster also earned top honours at his position at lastweekend’s annual high school football spectacular. Travis Coutts of the Hugh Boyd Trojans was selected the top running back at the conclusion of the third day of camp. Each of the top players at their respective positions received a special BC Lions’ rugby shirt
metres of the 2,000-metre course at the Sydney Olympic Regatta Course. “What a great race. We seemed to improve from the heats to the reps and into the final we found our stride,” said Marquardt. “(Coxswain) Lesley (Thompson-Willie) called a phenomenal race plan and we really responded to all her calls. I’m proud to have raced with this young group of talented rowers.” –by Don Fennell
Blues also won silver at a Seafair tournament and the PCAHA Presidents League banner with a record of 10-2-2. The Blues are: Reilly Bajwa, Robbie Bowal, Darren Christy, Nikhil Dewan, Tyler Georgelin, Cole Johnston, Niklas Kuramoto, Alexa Mah, Tristan Mah, Colin Naylor, Alec Parhar, Fred Powell, Ryan Samra, Arjun Sandhu, Aaron Sihoe, Brodie Simpkins and Tyler Yan. Coaching staff is Kevin Kuramoto, Tom Johnston and Ray Mah.
which was presented to them by three members of the Lions—Travis Lulay, Dean Valli and
Jabar Westerman—who joined the practice during the day and shared some of their expertise.
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Richmond United Church
8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae
Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship. Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church
GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH
8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara – Min. of Christian Development & Outreach
Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am Easter Services: Maundy Thursday 7 pm Good Friday and Easter Sunday 10:30 am
For more information, please check our website or call the office Everyone is welcome!
BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org Sundays 10am worship, plus child/youth program
Good Friday service 11am, Good Friday film about Jesus’ life: 7pm
Alpha Course begins April 4th. 7 pm • Refresher/intro to Christian faith. Call to register Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div.
SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH
11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca
Easter Sunday, March 31 Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am
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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
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St. Alban
an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church
Broadmoor Baptist Church
A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca
Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids
Maundy Thursday Service - Thurs Mar 28th (Potluck dinner at 6pm/service at 7pm) Good Friday Service - Friday March 29th at 8pm Easter Celebration Service - Sunday March 31st at 10:30am
4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays
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Richmond Baptist Church
Wednesday in Holy Week, March 27th
6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC 604-277-1939 office@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com
10:00 a.m. Midweek Eucharist • 7:00 p.m. Service of Tenebrae at St. Alban’s
Maundy Thursday, March 28th
6 p.m. Simple Soup and Bread Supper in Parish Hall 7 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist in the church with foot washing and the stripping of the sanctuary
Easter Services
Good Friday, March 29th
Good Friday 10am
10:30 a.m. joint Anglican-United Service at Gilmore Park United Church
Holy Saturday, March 30th
Easter Sunday:
Easter Sunday, March 31st
8:00 am Sonrise (Devotional Service) 8am in Blundell Park 8:30 am Breakfast 10:00 am Worship Service (with Nursery & Children’s Church)
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Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs. Call the church office for more information 604-277-1939
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7 p.m. Easter Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter 6:45 a.m. Sunrise Service at Garry Point Park (Fisherman’s Memorial), 8:30 am & 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist of Easter
SAINT SAVIOUR’S PARISH 9280 Number 2 Road, Richmond 604.275.7422 www.xnec.ca
HOLY WEEK 2013
Maundy Thursday - 28th March, 7:30 p.m. The Liturgy of the Last Supper Good Friday - 29th March, 1:30 p.m. The Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord Holy Saturday - 30th March, 10:30 p.m. The Liturgy of the Easter Vigil Easter Day - 31st March,1:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist of the resurrection
Biblical Christian Faith and Traditional Anglican Worship according to the Book of Common Prayer THE CHRISTIAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CANADA
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CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
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RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong
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SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Dr. C.A. Coats - Lead Pastor Evening Service - 6:00pm. “Multiple Learning Opportunities” - Dr. C. A. Coats Elevate (High School/Collage) Pastor Joseph Dutko
FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA Richmond Christian Fellowship
Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond
REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)
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PRESBYTERIAN Richmond Presbyterian Church
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7111 No. 2 Road, 604-277-5410, www.richpres.com
Rev. Frances Savill, Minister Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday: March 28th Communion Service 7:00 PM Good Friday: March 29th Worship Service 10:00 AM Easter Sunday: March 31st Worship Service 10:00 AM Followed by - Tea, Coffee & Hot cross buns in the Church hall
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English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.
12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
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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
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Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with pediatric tracheostomy and ventilator experience to work with a child with complex care needs who has a tracheostomy and is ventilator dependent. Pediatric ICU experience or hospital experience an asset. If you are an experienced Pediatric RN or LPN, and interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to:
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EXPERIENCED strata manager required for Abbotsford and Surrey Must be organized, work well under pressure and results oriented. Resume and cover to: employment@campbellstrata.com
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FULL TIME COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC
Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.
We are a growing, progressive & well respected transportation company operating a full repair and maintenance facility at our head office in Coquitlam.
Requirements; • Must Be Physically Fit • Communicates well In English • Full Certification We Offer; • Attractive Compensation Package • Signing Bonus Discussed At Interview
Please e-mail resume: hrfrt@telus.net
or Fax: (1)604.472.2136
COMMERCIAL ROOF / REPAIR FOREMAN
• Company Vehicle • Over Time • Paid Travel • Support Crews • Top Wages • Health/Dental • Pension • Company Uniforms Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations. Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designroofing.ca Visit: www.designroofing.ca
F/T position available for heavy duty mechanic to maintain fleet of trucks. Hydraulic & welding experience preferred. Must have valid driver license and own tools. Please email resume to:
or by Fax to: 604-294-5988
Call JR 604-247-3712 Boundaries
Number of Papers
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
182
www.paintspecial.com
257
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HELP WANTED
Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour
Borrow Against Your Vehicle!
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
DRYWALL
Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
356 • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
604-475-7077
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Brad 778-552-3900
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
YARD CLEAN-UP, Lawn cut, power raking, aerating, hedge trimming, & fertilizing. Senior disc.604-773-0075
www.recycleitcanada.ca
But Dead Bodies!! FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service
20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
604-475-7077
#1 AAA Rubbish Removal
CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service
www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046
• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Plugged drains. (604)582-1598 or (778)714-2441
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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PRESSURE WASHING
Pressure Washing Sidewalks, Driveways & Patios. Local 604-802-9033
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HOME REPAIRS Richmond Small Home Repairs- Your Home/Apt.
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
130
604.587.5865 Hauling Anything..
No Credit Checks!
206
Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
C & C Electrical Mechanical
Cash same day, local office.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
JUNK REMOVAL
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More
bradsjunkremoval.com
AWARD WINNERS Hedges, trees, liming. A & B Landscaping (604)202-3893
Borrow Up To $25,000
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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Own A Vehicle?
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GARDENING
•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT!
C & C Electrical Mechanical
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
Need CA$H Today?
25 yrs in roofing industry
www.mainlandroof.com
• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured
www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)
Mainland Roofing Ltd. Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
Mike 604-789-5268
REPAIR Fridges, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, d/w’s & garberators. Plumbing. 604-916-6542, 604-780-9830
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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp.
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jobs@atlasg.net
or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com
Route
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
PERSONAL SERVICES
SIGNING BONUS!
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Kids and Adults Needed
CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Please apply at: #200-11251 River Rd. Richmond.
CLARK FREIGHTWAYS
Offering Great Benefits
PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PLANT WORKERS & EXP. FISH FILLETERS
$28.00 - $38.00 per hour based on experience. Commercial roofing co. hiring lead roofers with extensive exp. in commercial roofing, including: two - ply torch, single ply, sloped and metal.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES
Joe 604-250-5481 A & B JUNKERS Junk & Garden waste removal. Worksafe & Insured. (604)202-3893
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TREE SERVICES
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
TREE & STUMP
Call Reynaldo 604-339-9402
removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates
HELP WANTED
604-787-5915/604-291-7778
14100277 Bayview, English, Ewen, Gerrard, Hayashi, Moncton 14100244 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave, Georgia St (Steveston) 14100177 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave (Steveston) 14100232 2nd Ave, 3rd Ave, 4th Ave (Steveston) 14100230 1st Ave, Chatham St (Steveston) 14201154 5000 Blk Williams Rd 14202013 Gormond Rd, Jesmond Ave, 14202025 Chapmond Cres, Piermond Rd 14202262 4000 Blk Francis Rd 14901174 5000 Blk Blundell Rd 14901175 7000 Blk No 2 Rd 14901216 Donald Rd, Grandy Rd, Udy Rd 14902121 Thormanby Cres, Woolridge Crt 14902052 Moresby Dr 14902133 Bowen Dr, Gabriola Cres/ Gate, Saltspring Crt, Saturna Pl 14902054 3000 Blk Granville Ave 14903064 Riverdale Dr 14903075 Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave 14903077 Richards Dr, Semlin Dr, Trutch Ave 14903085 Dunsmuir Cres, Semlin Crt/ Dr 14800084 Azure Rd, Gt, Christina Rd, Otter Pl, Tranquille Pl 14800043 Mara Cres, Skaha Cres
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Kids and Adults Needed
Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.
Call Roya 604-247-3710 Boundaries
Number of Papers
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Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy
52
14401659
11000 Blk Steveston Hwy
92
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South Arm Pl, 9000 Blk Williams Rd
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10000 Blk No 4 Rd
65
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Lucas Rd, Minler Rd, Mirabel Crt
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14304043 Gilbert Rd, Magnolia Dr, Maple Pl, Rd, Martyniuk Gate, Pl
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6000-8000 Blk No 5 Rd
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Aztec St, Woodhead Rd
116
14001620
Sharpe Ave (Hamilton)
320
MOVING & STORAGE
77
PETS
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
$45/Hr
or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com
Route
www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS EXCEL ROOFING LTD. Specializing in Re-Roofs, New Roofs, Repairs. All kinds of roofing. ON TIME SERVICE Guaranteed Work - Best Price Free Estimates
(778)878-2617
FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
Eastcan Roofing & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad
604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324
Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net
BOXER pups, flashy, males, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree. Boston Terriers, call (604)794-3786
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING
Only $89 including free hot water tank service!
Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca
604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479
M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS
COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665 POMERANIAN Exotic colour pups ready. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357 PUG available for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud (OFA hips & cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827
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LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture. Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m., 9370 - 48 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Phone 1-888-453-6964.
548
10 Piece Solid Oak Dining room suite. Lrge tble, 6 chairs, buff., china cab.+more $1500 604.271.0431
MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379
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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 1 Congo Drum, 1 Bongo Drum, + Mexican musical instruments, $150 for everything 604.271.0431
RENTALS 700
APARTMENT/CONDO
STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No QualiďŹ cation Required! FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req. 604-626-9647
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Piano: GERARD HEINTZMAN upright piano. $200/obo. Good cond. (604)272-9951
8900 Citation Drive- Nice & Large 1 bdrm, south facing, 3 appliances, New carpet & paint, 1 parking, N/S, N/P $875/m Available April.1 C21 Prudential 604-232-3025
REAL ESTATE ACREAGE
America’s Best Buy! 20 Acres-Only $99/mo! $0 Down, No Credit Checks, MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Owner Financing. West Texas Beautiful Mountain Views! Free Color Brochure 1-800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
PETS
“CHICO� NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!
CHICO, ID #292301, 2 YEARS 2 WEEKS, MALE, COCKATIEL CROSS
Chico is a gorgeous male cockatiel with a yellow mowhawk do. He has been keeping the volunteer and staff wonderful company with his cheerful chirps-- but not too much company! Cockatiels have an average life span of 12-15 years so he is still waiting for that special someone to spend the rest of his life with! If you would like a charming little companion, come down and visit him!
TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100
SPCA Thriftmart
5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-2254
PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA
IN suite g. level: $1200 2 BR 1Bath new appliances/washer/Dryer Granite counters. New carpet in BR, Radiant heat, laminate in kitchen. Semi- furnished. No smoking, sorry No pets. 10260 Williams Rd. Richmond. VM:Name, Contact info., # of people renting, M-S 8am-8pm 604303-6590
RENT TO OWN
ANTIQUE ORGAN hi back style, decorative & refinished $1000/obo. Photos avail. Call 604-541-9619.
OF PET THE WEEK
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706
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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CONCRETE SERVICE
RICHMOND
1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately. Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & No. 5 Rd. Rent includes heat and hot water. Sorry no pets.
Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net
WEST CONCRETE
We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.
Free estimate and free design. CALL WEST:
RENTALS 751
778-895-0968 RMD TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION 810
SUITES, UPPER
859
AUTO FINANCING
UTILITY TRAILERS
4 Rd/Francis 3bdrm new 2ba new kitchn new appl new paint new windows np/ns $1400 604-716-1261
752
TOWNHOUSES
RICHMOND
BRIARGATE & PADDOCK
TOWNHOUSES 2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Website www.aptrentals.net
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
APARTMENT/CONDO
GREAT Location, 1 & 2 bdrm apts w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, 1 pkg, storage, coin laundry, elevator, steps to all shops, transit, schools & parks, NS, NP, lease, Avail Now! from $915/m 604-241-3772
FREE ESTIMATES
Call Darryn 604-339-5532
and I’m a Nice Guy!
RENTALS
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
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FURNITURE
REAL ESTATE
RICHMOND #5/King Rd. Spacious clean 1 bdrm. $820 April 1 & 2 bdrm. $940 May 1 incls. hot water. U/ground pkng. N/P. 778-859-9741
603
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Purebred Bernese Mountain dog pups, not reg. Chilliwack family raised, all shots $900 604-845-2125
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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RENOVATIONS
SSL ENTERPRISES INC
MISC. FOR SALE
Call Sean 778-869-6901 HANDYMAN
CALL 604-270-6338
EXCAVATION
560
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5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES
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BILL GILLESPIE
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RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located
736
HOMES FOR RENT
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.
HOME SWEET HOME
Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665
SOUTH SURREY Short Term or Long term NEWER - only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, Fully Equipped 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Floor to ceiling storage + storage room in garage. 6 S/S appli. D/W, W/D, & Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. NO - Smoking inside, covered patio & outdoor patio. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping & transit. Close to schools. $1800/month. Available. May 1.
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
604.488.9161 Richmond West 3 bdrm up 2 bdrm down 2 lvl house Ldy incl. Avail now. $2000/mo. 604-889-9488
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION #1 & Blundell, bright furnished room, quiet N/S, cable, heat, light incl. $460 April 1. (778)883-8096
750
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
For more information call Elite Bailiffs at 604-539-9900
RICHMOND, Cl to #5 Rd. 2/bdrm suite. N/P, N/S. No laundry. March 15. Incl util/cable. (604)279-9915
RICHMOND. Steveston #1. 1 bdrm. Newly reno’d kitchen & bath. New carpets. np/ns. $795/mo. incls. utils. No laundry. April 1. 604-837-7329
Norbert Sporns is indebted to Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. for repair’s on a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500V VIN: WDBGA51GXXA415189
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
RICHMOND - 1 BDRM suite, 1000 sf, in-ste lndry. n/s, n/p. $650/mo + utils. Avail. now. (604)277-5341
RICHMOND, No. 4 / Blundell. 1 bdrm suite. 4 appls, private lndry, pkng, $750/mo incl util. N/S. N/P. Call 604-649-7694
Whereas,
There is presently an amount due and owing of $4,801.86 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of April, 2013 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold.
SUITES, LOWER
Railway & Granville lrg. 2 bdrm. new carpets & new bath. Lrg. yard Cls. to scls. & Blundell Center. N/P N/S $950 April 1 / 604-616-3102
REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Reptile Show at Richmond Nature Park
Gabby Waddell, Lisa Driediger and Paige Waddell.
Bronson Erke. Paul Lee.
Snakes and lizards slither to nature park
Around Town Amanda Oye
A
n assortment of snakes, bearded dragons and leopard geckos came out to play last weekend at the Richmond Nature Park’s semi-annual Reptile Show.
Alina Chen.
The popular show was put on by the West Coast Society for the Protection
and Conservation of Reptiles, whose members brought out their pets to give the 1,400 people who attended the opportunity to get up close to a variety of different reptiles. The event was all about education and showing people “that reptiles are good pets and not these things they should be afraid of,” said Scott Percival, a member of the West Coast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles. The biggest misconception about reptiles is “that all snakes are venomous… These are pets—they’re harmless,” he said. Over the course of the weekend society
members brought out 30 different animals and 10 different species, many of which were snakes. “It’s easier to have a larger collection of snakes,” Percival said. Snakes are easy to take care of and they take up less room than other reptiles. Percival personally owns 22 snakes and three bearded dragons. His love of reptiles comes from “the beauty of the animals …and they’re fun to play with,” he said. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Her column appears every Wednesday. She may be reached at amanda. oye@telus.net.
Rebecca Wosk, Max Ellison and Serena Lusk.
Ed, Marley and Joan Harding.
Peter Jorgensen and Barbara Kozicki Photo: David Cooper
Heretic. Swordsman. Seducer. An all new adaptation in association with Blackbird Theatre
gatewaytheatre.com Box Office 604.270.1812
April 11–27, 2013 Gateway Theatre / Richmond Review
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Visit website for store hours
OPEN 9 am to 7 pm everyday!
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Outside the Mall Next to COBS Bread 604.214.0253
Blundell & No. 2 Rd Near McDonald’s 604.275.1401
Williams & No. 3 Rd Next to Shoppers Drug Mart 604.272.8038