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Once Upon a Time shoots season finale

Downtown to be split down No. 3 Road, and Queensborough to go to New Westminster riding by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Philip Chin photo Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays Snow White/Mary Margaret, and Jennifer Morrison, who plays Snow White’s daughter, Emma Swan, pose for a photo (possibly taken by Prince Charming actor Josh Dallas) Tuesday during shooting aboard the tall ship Lady Washington (which is Captain Hook’s ship in the show) in Steveston of the hit ABC TV series, Once Upon a Time. According to a tweet from Goodwin, the show was shooting its season finale this week.

A name change, a radical realignment of the downtown core, and the loss of a neighbourhood on the eastern edge of Lulu Island, are among the proposed changes to Lulu Island’s federal electoral districts. In a report that took into consideration the views from the public following an initial proposed boundary change, the electoral districts commission is now proposing further changes: to split downtown Richmond down the middle up to No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway, and make the Queensborough neighbourhood part of New Westminster, rather than Richmond East. “The renamed Steveston-Richmond East electoral district no longer includes any portion of the Corporation of Delta,” the report said on its website at redecoupage-federalredistribution.ca. “The electoral district of Richmond West now comprises the largely urban part of the City of Richmond.” The biggest change involves a major population swap in Downtown Richmond. After hearing residents of Queensborough stating their wishes to be part of the New West-Burnaby riding, the commission agreed to effectively do a six city block land swap that succeeds in balancing out the city’s population between the two Richmond ridings. Six big city blocks in the sector southeast of Westminster HIghway and No. 3 Road would help even out the population lost by Richmond East with Queensborough’s departure. But that would translate in splitting the heart of Richmond in half. Richmond-West would comprise the areas northwest of Francis Road and No. 3 Road, with the boundary running north on No. 3 Road from Francis, and then east along Westminster Highway up to No. 4 Road, and then north up No. 4 Road and then following Higway 99 north, and the portion to the west of Highway 99 and the Oak Street Bridge. See Page 6

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Firefighters hope to create a buzz in Haiti Crew hopes to export local expertise to a country in desperate need of help by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

t’s been more than three years since a massive earthquake devastated Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people and leaving more than a million people homeless in the Caribbean island country.

Today, long after the news media left and foreign aid dried up, Haiti remains very much in recovery mode. A pair of local firefighters are hoping to export more than just their muscles when they join a larger group of Richmond firefighters on a trip to Haiti to build a school room for an orphanage in early 2014. Dave MacDonald, who will be joined by fellow Richmond FireRescue firefighter Brian Coombs, are planning to bring local expertise that will help the people of Haiti sustain their own needs for the long term. During a trip last month to Haiti, where they were to help with an orphage, plans changed. Instead the pair connected with a Haitian man named Johnny, who served as the translator, and they immersed themselves in the food program. “A lot of these people are under nourished, and can’t afford to feed themselves properly,” said Coombs, who noted that members of Richmond Fire-Rescue have participated in other charitable projects to developing countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand

and El Salvador. While working in the food program, and visiting various tent villages, they learned that feral bee colonies were being destroyed for their honey. MacDonald, a beekeeper, immediately recognized the lost opportunity of turning those bee hives into sustainable, replenishing sources of honey, and the key loss of the bees as an important polinating tool for food crops. “He’s the only person I’ve met who enjoys being stung,” Brian laughed. Current plans call for Johnny to be flown up to Vancouver, where he will learn firsthand from beekeeping experts. Although there are some beekeepers in Haiti, they don’t know a lot about the science behind it. That includes recognizing that bee pollen is a very nutritious food that can be used to supplement their own diets. “The plan is, I’ll be travelling with that group, but installing bee hives around various villages while they work on the school,” MacDonald said. “The Richmond Beekeepers Association is one of the best bee clubs around. The knowledge base is phenomenal and the membership is very supportive in such projects.” MacDonald said when he spoke through a translator to a group of interested Haitian village leaders, he was moved by the response. The grateful group was keenly upbeat about the opportunity, which represented independence, but asked him how much he would charge them. The people of Haiti have really been taken advantage of over the

Richmond beekeeper Dave MacDonald (second from left), a member of Richmond Fire-Rescue, was in Haiti last month, and is hoping to educate the population—still reeling from the devastating 2010 earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people—that destroying feral bee crops is a waste of a valuable resource.

years. Much of the foreign aid and work from non-governmental organizations hasn’t trickled down to many villagers. “So it comes as a surprise to them when someone genuinely wants to help them and not take anything back from them,” Coombs said. Of course, MacDonald and his colleagues will be doing the work for free, utilizing their own vaca-

tion time and funding their own trip. But if locals want to help this amazing cause, that would be greatly appreciated. An account has been set up via Vancity to support their initiative. Anyone wishing to contribute can make a donation to any branch of Vancity Savings Credit Union (Acct. No. 18606) with cheques being made out to Helping Haitians’ Honey Bees.

“He’s the only person I’ve met who enjoys being stung.” — Brian Coombs

“This is something that they can develop on their own, and maybe Haiti will be known for its honey one day,” Coombs said

Rabbitville a refuge for abandoned pets Saturday fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A new residential development has sprouted up at the Richmond Auto Mall, but commuters don’t have to worry about increased traffic congestion. Rabbitville is the temporary home set up at the car dealership mall for the dozens of abandoned pets that now call the area north of Westminster Highway (at Jacombs Road) home. With the help of local hobbyist Joe Stefanich, who fabricated the wooden homes from scrap wood and donated supplies, Rabbitville now resembles a dusty town from the American Wild Wild West. This Saturday, locals are invited to visit with the rabbits during a special fundraiser. Easter Bunny Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., right next to the main entrance to the dealerships on the south side of the auto mall at Smallwood Place.

The pint-sized village provides safe, cozy and private shelter for the rabbits, and also includes feeding stations and play areas. It’s located in a large and bright garage, on the right side of the mall’s entrance. “We’ve been paying for the spays and neuters,” said auto mall manager Gail Terry, who added that the auto mall’s 14 dealerships have committed funds to support a sanctuary for the rabbits for at least the next five years. “We’re not going to abandon the little guys.” The tiny town will eventually be relocated to a permanent sanctuary for the animals. Volunteers are currently caring for the animals, feeding them, cleaning up after them, and further improving their shelter. Aside from being a fundraiser, with garage sale items and crafts, there will be raffles and door prizes, face painting and human treats too. Admission is by donation, with donations of bottles, pennies, and Canadian Tire money all welcome. Information will be available about adoptions, as well as rabbit treats and supplies. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Rabbitats Rabbit Rescue.

Martin van den Hemel photos Joe Stefanich constructed the mini-town that dozens of local abandoned rabbits now call home at the Richmond Auto Mall.

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Building a new bridge, not another tunnel, looks like the best bet to replace the aging and congested George Massey Tunnel, according to Lower Mainland truckers. B.C. Trucking Association president Louise Yako said her board leans in favour of the bridge solution because it would end two major restrictions for cargo haulers. Trucks aren’t allowed to haul dangerous goods through the tunnel below the Fraser River, forcing those shipments to drive far out of their way over a different bridge, adding to unnecessary traffic and emissions, and increasing the risk of a hazardous cargo accident along the way. Oversized loads are also banned from the tube. “A bridge would address both of those deficiencies that the tunnel currently has,” Yako said. The provincial Transportation Ministry recently unveiled five options for the future of the 54-year-old Massey Tunnel, although it has announced no estimate of costs or strategy to pay for it. Yako also noted removing the tunnel could allow larger ships to head upriver to Fraser Surrey Docks. Trucks could be loaded with cargo containers there instead of at Deltaport, making goods movement more efficient, she said. The topic of using tolls to pay for a new crossing hasn’t yet come up in the association’s discussions with provincial government officials, she said. “Our industry believes it should pay its fair share,” Yako said, noting truckers would benefit from reduced congestion and greater road capacity. “The question is how should we pay? Should it be through tolls? Should it be through system-wide road pricing? That’s the next discussion we need to have as an association and the public needs to have as well.

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Politicians doubt logic of ending blue box collection of jars, bottles by Jeff Nagel Black Press The new agency taking charge of blue box recycling will try again to convince its critics that it makes sense to end curbside pickup of glass bottles and jars, forcing households to take them to depots. Multi-Material BC, the industry stewardship group the province has charged with recycling all types of packaging and printed paper starting in mid-2014, will meet Metro Vancouver’s waste committee April 4 to discuss its revised plan. “We haven’t made a decision,” MMBC spokesman Allen Langdon said. “What we’re looking for is to have a discussion on the environmental merits.” Some civic leaders think moving to depotonly collection of glass would be a big reduction in service, resulting in more bottles and jars ending up in the landfill. But Langdon said there’s a mistaken assumption that glass put in blue boxes is actually recycled. “We think maybe 15 per cent of that glass is actually being recycled and the rest is going to the landfill anyway,” Langdon said. The “recycled” portion is actually being used as road aggregate, he said, not turned into new glass. Separating glass from the blue box stream —where it can break, contaminate and degrade the value of other re c yc l a b l e s — wo u l d help MMBC find better markets and get higher prices for recyclables, he said. “We think it’s going to increase recycling of glass, plastic and fibre,” Langdon said. “Some [Metro directors] seem to think it’s an issue of cost when really it’s about how we’re going to recycle the greatest amount of material.” Port Coquitlam already uses a depot system for glass and finds it more effective and profitable than curbside pickup, Langdon said. Most glass already comes to depots, because of refundable deposits on bottles, rather than via blue boxes. MMBC hopes numerous partner depots, such as existing bottle depots, would take their recycla-

Multi-Material BC wants to end curbside pickup of glass bottles and jars, forcing households to take them to depots.

bles. Langdon predicts residents won’t have to take excluded material like glass only to municipal transfer stations. Metro waste committee chair and Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie expects strong opposition to MMBC’s “shortsighted” plan to end glass pickup. “Our residents have gotten used to being able to recycle the glass —they’ve come to ex-

pect it,” Brodie said. “Without being able to put it in your blue box, I think people by and large won’t take it to the depot—they’ll put it in the trash. It just seems to me to be a big step backward.” New packaging types that would be accepted in blue boxes are to include coffee cups, gabletop containers, aseptic cartons used for soup and soy milk, empty

aerosol containers, aluminum foil containers, paper microwavable containers, various takeout food containers and plant pots. For more info see multimaterialbc.ca. Langdon said MMBC hopes for speedy approval of the recently revised stewardship plan by the provincial government within weeks. The agency has just over a year to strike deals with cities to continue blue box collection or else hire other contractors, line up processors and carry out much more preparatory work in advance of the new system’s rollout. The new system, expected to cost industry partners $60 to $100 million annually, aims to raise recycling rates for packaging and printed paper from between 50 and 57 per cent across B.C. to at least 75 per cent.

City Board Public input opportunity Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw 8800 At the March 25, 2013 Council meeting, three readings were given to Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw 8800, to regulate and permit mobile vendors on City-owned or controlled property. Council will consider adoption of the bylaw at the April 22, 2013 Council meeting and if adopted, the bylaw will come into effect on April 23, 2013. This bylaw amendment will apply throughout the City and an agreement will be required for each instance a vendor remains stationary. Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed bylaw are invited to make written submissions to Council c/o the City Clerk at 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 or by fax at 604-278-5139 or by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca; or make a verbal presentation to Council by appearing as a delegation at the April 22, 2013 Council meeting. All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption on April 22, 2013 will be forwarded to Council for consideration. A complete copy of the staff report is available on the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall>City Council>Agendas & Minutes>General Purposes Committee>2013 Agenda & Minutes>March 18, 2013>Agenda and Staff Reports>Item #3). For more information on this proposed Bylaw Amendment, please contact the Administration & Compliance Division at 604-204-8505. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Locals knit for Gateway Theatre Locals will be putting their knitting skills to a good cause as part of a fundraiser for the Richmond Gateway Theatre. The theatre is collecting pledges and knitting squares in support of the theatre and other local charities. Knit & Purl will support the theatre (gatewaytheatre.com) and four other local charities (SOS Children’s Village, Touchstone Family Association, the Salvation Army’s Richmond House, and the Salvation Army’s Rotary Hospice House. Knitters are being asked to craft a one-foot-by-one-foot square in any style and collect a minimum of $20 in pledges. The knitted squares will be stitched into blankets and donated to the local charities. To download a pledge form, visit tinyurl.com/ KnitAndPurl

Gateway Theatre is collecting pledges and knitting squares in support of the theatre and other local charities.

Boundaries to be finalized in June From Page 1 Following the public consultation, the commission—comprising Chair John E. Hall, Stewart Ladyman, and Dr. Peter Meekison—concluded: “While it is not possible to satisfy everyone, the commission believes its final report provides for effective representation in all 42 electoral districts.” The most recent revision was delivered to the House of Commons in late January, after which MPs were given a chance to voice their objects. The redesigned boundaries are now in the hands of a Parliamentary Committee, which will be crafting a report to the boundaries commission, expected to happen by April 22. The commission can then make further changes. The final report is scheduled to be written by the end of June, and will finalize the boundaries for the next federal election.

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Carbon offsets ‘not credible,’ auditor says by Tom Fletcher Black Press Two carbon capture projects that were the largest beneficiaries of B.C.’s multi-million-dollar “carbon neutral government” program did not provide credible carbon offsets for emissions from government operations, Auditor General John Doyle concludes. In a report released Wednesday, Doyle said a West Kootenay forest reserve called Darkwoods and a flaring elimination project by EnCana Corp. at its Fort Nelson natural gas operations accounted for nearly 70 per cent of carbon credits paid by the government’s agency, the Pacific Carbon Trust. “Encana’s project was projected to be more financially beneficial to the company than its previous practices, regardless of offset revenue, while the Darkwoods property was acquired without offsets being a critical factor in the decision,” Doyle’s report states. “In industry terms, they would be known as ‘free riders’ – receiving revenue ($6 million between the two) for something that would have hap-

pened anyway.” Darkwoods, a 55,000hectare property near Kootenay Lake, was purchased as a forest reserve by the Nature Conservancy of Canada in 2008. Doyle notes that the decision to buy the land was made in 2006, and a carbon offset feasibility study

was not completed until January, 2009. EnCana’s project diverted gas from flares to drilling. The audit found that “the company started the project in 2008 and had already converted many gas wells by the time they met with the Pacific Carbon Trust in 2009,” and the

offset payments were not a factor in the decision to proceed. B.C.’s “carbon neutral government” initiative has been controversial since it was launched as part of former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate change program in 2008. Provincial and lo-

in carbon-reducing projects. According to the Canadian Taxpayers’Federation, B.C. universities paid $4.46 million into the Pacific Carbon Trust in 2011. B.C.’s 60 school districts paid a total

cal governments, health authorities and school districts were required to buy carbon offset credits equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from their buildings and vehicles, with the money invested

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Friday, March 29, 2013

EDITORIAL: TransLink 3.0?

mad scientist couldn’t have come up with an odder creation than TransLink.

And a new consultant’s report paid for by the Mayor’s Council on Regional Transportation seems to agree. Recognizing the fact that TransLink is essentially a provincial creation responsible for overseeing regional priorities yet beset with funding woes and lack of accountability, the report suggests numerous reform options. None appear to be ideal. Critics say it’s time for a change but what changes are necessary? Former transportation minister Kevin Falcon thought he solved the problem when he took priority-setting responsibilities away from the mayors and gave them to a professional board. But that hasn’t worked the way it was hoped. There’s never enough money for transportation priorities so the mayors always seem to be going cap-in-hand to the province, only to be told to look under the couch for spare change or pare down the priorities. TransLink’s mayors’ council has only enough power to be a ready scapegoat for the

There’s never enough money for transportation priorities so the mayors always seem to be going cap-in-hand to the province, only to be told to look under the couch for spare change or pare down the priorities.

province. Thus, when big decisions are made — say, building the new Port Mann Bridge or choosing the transit technology for the Evergreen LIne — they’re made by the province, leaving the mayors and the TransLink board responsible for unpopular actions such as cutting bus routes or hiking property taxes.

According to the consultants, TransLink’s structure — an appointed board of directors in control of all decisions except major revenue increases — is an anomaly worldwide; most other cities have democratically elected representatives who answer directly to their constituents. But does the public want another emascu-

lated but elected board, like boards of education, which have a little responsibility and no authority or revenue-raising power? Not likely. More radical surgery might be necessary. One idea would be to create a democratically elected Metro Vancouver land-planning board with responsibility for setting transportation priorities

as well as budgets — replacing both the Metro Van board and the TransLink mayors’ council. Voters might yawn at the idea but something has to be done about TransLink and the string-pulling provincial government — whether BC Liberal or NDP — has to do it. —Tri-City News

Ottawa takes the lead on training

B.C. Views

Tom Fletcher

he B.C. election campaign that’s about to get underway will feature lots of talk about skills training. It will be everyone’s top priority, along with a dozen other top priorities.

But since elections are no time to deal with serious issues, don’t expect much frank discussion about ways

to redirect our increasingly soft, urban society toward useful work. Somebody might be offended. The B.C. Liberals see lots of skilled, technical jobs on the horizon, but they cut their skills training budget and many of their MLAs are also looking at a career change. The B.C. school system, like that of other provinces, still pushes kids to university programs that lead to coffeeserving jobs and the need for another round of training. This has been going on since the 1970s, and it’s not confined to B.C. The B.C. NDP apparently expects to coast to victory with the same empty rhetoric about “income inequality” and student debt that they’ve been using for years. Their only discernible intent is to return control over how many apprentices can be on a job site to industrial unions, which severely restrict it, squeezing out small business. This team’s ideas

are mostly left over from the last industrial revolution. Fortunately there is a midterm federal government that has acted. Last week’s federal budget launches new programs that the next B.C. government will have to go along with. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government didn’t claw back post-secondary funds from B.C. and other inept provinces, as some had feared. What we got from Ottawa was social engineering, Conservative style. The centrepiece is the “Canada Job Grant,” a $5,000 grant to employers willing to match it and train an unemployed person. To qualify, the province has to match as well, for a total $15,000 commitment to one worker who will have a job to go to. Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was one of the Conservatives out to promote the budget. She said when the Canada Job Grant is fully rolled out, it will

fund training for 130,000 people a year. Some will be young people, but there will also be older workers whose skills need upgrading. “If they’re willing to look at the jobs that are available and understand that that’s their best shot at making a living and being able to support their own families some day, we want to be sure that the opportunities are there,” Findlay said. The difference is that it has to be what an employer needs, not what the student might prefer. It’s a publicprivate partnership, as we have seen with modern public works. Findlay acknowledged that even with a big push on training, Canada will still need to import foreign workers. In B.C. we are bracing for an unprecedented resource boom, much of it in the B.C. Interior and north. That’s one reason for a $241 million increase over five years to

the federal Income Assistance Program for aboriginal reserves. The new money is available only if the community leadership commits to a mandatory training component. They didn’t call it Idle No More, but that’s the gist of it. Of course, no worker or province or band council is required to participate. They have the option to leave the federal money on the table. But the NDP should note that the Canada Job Grant applies to union-run apprenticeship schools as well as those in community colleges and technical institutes. Saying no isn’t much of a choice. Whatever grand promises the B.C. Liberals and NDP have written into their yetto-be-released election platforms, they will need to find the money to participate. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Can Richmond proclaim that multiculturalism is alive and well in the city? Editor: In August 1971, the Parliament of Canada enacted a statute to enshrine multiculturalism in the country. The statute had as its genesis the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism—the infamous B&B Commission. Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy; soon, others followed. It is worth noting that the statute states that “Canadian multiculturalism is fundamental to our belief that all citizens are equal. Multiculturalism ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging. Acceptance gives Canadians a feeling of security and self-confidence, making them more open to, and accepting of, diverse cultures. The Canadian experience has shown that multiculturalism encourages racial and ethnic harmony and cross-cultural understanding.” Also confirmed in the statute were these words: “Canada’s two official languages.” Those brave and proud words were seen as being a shining light but in the intervening years, they have become a sham, counterfeit, fraud and a lightning rod for dispute and conflict. The high ideals of multiculturalism to avoid the melting pot that is the USA, has resulted, not in harmonized assimilation of people, but a hardening of separa-

tion of languages, cultures, religions, ethnics and has moved away from creating a strong country populated by non-hyphenated Canadians who sing from the same song sheet into one where neighbour disagrees with neighbour, culture avoids culture, and where serious attempts are made to ensure that separation becomes the norm. The term “cultural mosaic” means a mix of ethnic groups, languages and cultures that co-exist within society. The idea of a cultural mosaic is intended to champion an ideal of multiculturalism, differently, from other systems. Question: Can Richmond stand tall and proud and proclaim that multiculturalism is alive and well in the city? Or, has that been swept aside by by those who might harbour a dislike for others or who might utter words that have more claim in Quebec? What does “go out and measure signs and measure lettering and do all those kinds of things” mean in Richmond—they appear to have been ripped from the pages of an over-zealous language bureaucrat from Quebec. Bob Orrick Richmond

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produces far fewer pollutants (such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) than other hydrocarbon fuels, its CO2 emissions are not at all far less. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the tonnes of CO2 produced per tonne of oil equivalent (basically for the same amount of energy produced) are: Coal – 3.96, Oil – 3.07, Natural gas – 2.35 So natural gas produces 59 per cent of the CO2 that coal does. While this is certainly a significant difference, it won’t save us from the effects of climate change—especially considering that our use of fossil fuels continues to increase! Also, natural gas (methane) itself is a greenhouse gas—a

far more potent one than CO2 —and some natural gas escapes into the atmosphere in its production, transport and use. On top of this, we must consider the serious environmental issues associated with fracking! Looking at the big picture, we as a society still haven’t come to terms with the fact that we are caught in a “progress trap.” (See Ronald Wright’s little book A Short History of Progress.) To get out, we should be emulating the shift to renewable sources of energy that the Germans are undertaking, rather than waiting until we’ve extracted all the fossil fuels from the ground that we possibly can! Richard Hunter Richmond

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Cancer fundraiser at O’Hares Pub A fundraiser for the B.C. Cancer Agency and extra gonadal germ cell cancer research will be held on Monday, April 15 at O’Hares Pub.

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Island Wineries of British Columbia, from the contributors of EAT magazine, is a handy little book loaded with pictures, practical tips, and recipes for food

would work well with which foods, but it’s still a treat to see these Island-based recipes. Another cool book I discovered is The Best Places for Everything by Peter Greenberg. This is a trivia lover’s heaven full of fun and facts. Since the book came out in 2012, you can naturally assume that some of the “best” places chosen for this book have be usurped by other “best” places in the meantime. Nonetheless, it’s good to know that if you’ve got an extra $56,000 to spend on renting your own island for one night, the go-to place is Necker Island, owned by Richard Branson. Planning on breast augmentation surgery and want to find the cheapest place to have it done? Try Colombia for $2,500. For a paltry $5,000 you can get gastric bypass surgery in India. If you’re looking for over 500 ice cream flavours in one place, then head to Casa

Gelato in Vancouver. If it’s tango you’re after, the best place to go is Argentina. For chocoholics the best chocolate festivals can be found in Perugia, Italy and Paris in October. Covering everything from abalone diving to zorbing, this book is a browser’s delight. Some might say that the best place for everything is right here at Richmond Public Library. We’ve got Chinese literature workshops, science challenges for kids, reading with a dog, resume and cover letter writing, computer classes, ESL conversation circles, author readings, seminars on how to use social media for your job search, and loads more. But don’t take my word for it—check it out at www.yourlibrary.ca/ whatson.cfm and see for yourself. For other popular reading suggestions check out Richmond Public Library’s Web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks/.

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Richmond Public Library, in partnership with the Vancouver Calligraphy Club, will be offering a drop in tutorial for self-learners of Chinese calligraphy and paintings. Chinese artists will be offering free advice in English and Mandarin. Anyone interested should bring their own artwork. The program takes place on April 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the main floor of the Brighouse Library, 7700 Minoru Gate.

You’re Not the Boss of Me! Richmond author Alma Lightbody will read from her newest book, You’re Not the Boss of Me!, on Friday, April 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the living room at the Brighouse Branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate. The reading is a free drop-in program. The book aims to help people better understand themselves and take more control over their lives.

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’Get off the sidelines and into the game’

ohn Stanton was a young food industry executive who paused one day to reflect on the fragility of life.

A Runner’s Mind Christine Blanchette

The Edmonton native knew there was a history of heart disease in his family, yet the image staring back at him in the mir-

ror was of a five-foot-nine, 230-pound man with a two-and-one-half-packa-day habit. It’s rare to learn of a man with such resolve and determination to not only conquer his addictions while getting into the best shape of his life, but to turn his unbridled love of running into a multi-million dollar empire while

helping countless others to improve themselves. John Stanton is truly a renaissance man. It seemed simple enough in the beginning. Stanton began running a few kilometers with his two boys, John Jr. and Jason, but before long he wanted more yet couldn’t do it. A colleague in the food industry then

suggested butting out could help him run five kilometers and more. History will record Stanton went on to run over 60 marathons, along with numerous road races and triathlons but what he needed most in the beginning was annoyingly hard to find – shoes. By 1984 he’d finally stopped smoking, had

reduced sodium in his diet and started drinking decaffeinated coffee. Still unable to find a good pair of running shoes, Stanton did something about it. He decided to enter the retail shoe market, opening his first store in Edmonton. He was in Toronto Wednesday for the official opening of two new Running Room stores and now owns at least 117 outlets across Canada. In a recent phone interview from Toronto. the 64-year-old talked about his early running days, diet and his new clinic. “People say, ‘so when are you going to retire?’ I said, retire? I have the perfect job and running keeps me going,” Stanton, engaging and down to earth, said Stanton over the phone. The much travelled Stanton added, “I have a favorite place to run in each city. In Toronto, I enjoy running along the waterfront.” These days Stanton runs up to 10 km per day. He is excitedly anticipating the April launch in Ottawa of ‘A Run to Quit’ running clinic in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, whose smoking cessation program will attempt to help some of the five million Canadians who are still addicted to tobacco. The Run to Quit 10 Weeks running program is designed to help runners to quit smoking. Stanton even has his own bread, which isn’t surprising unless you’re thinking about money. His name and image is etched onto the packag-

ing of real bread – the kind you eat – and it’s named, Running Room bread. He laughed and said, “Yes, the Silver Hills bakery approached me about endorsing the bread.” He tried it because he was familiar with Big 16, which is loaded with protein, fiber and 16 kinds of energy loaded seeds and grains. “I enjoy it and it’s (widely) available.” Stanton tries to eat as healthy as possible on the road. “I’ve become so much a travelling master and I never check a bag. I will bring my running clothes in a carry-on and pack some instant oatmeal. When it is eleven o’clock at night I don’t want to order anything like pizza. I will have cereal or oatmeal. I just need to add hot water.” He adds, “It is about making intelligent choices in what we eat like reading the food labels. I used to eat clam chowder, but it contains salt. I eat a lot of fish and chicken and fruits and vegetables.” Stanton believes the more athletic you become the better eating choices you make. With so many good memories from all of those marathons, Stanton keeps inspiring others. His message: “Get off the sidelines and get into the game of life.” Christine Blanchette is a Richmond runner and writer. Follow her on Twitter (@christineruns) and at www.christineruns.com.

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The Richmond Sockeyes extended their Pacific Junior Hockey League domain Tuesday by adding the 2013 playoff championship to their regular-season title. A hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Aldergrove Kodiaks at the Aldergrove Community Arena completed a four-game sweep by the Sockeyes, the last two games of the final series being tight affairs following 8-2 and 5-0 Richmond victories. This is the third time in the last five seasons the Sockeyes have been crowned Tom Shaw Trophy winners. “It was good to see for the boys who were pretty pumped to get that one out of the way,” Richmond coach Aaron Wilbur said of the championship series. “We certainly didn’t expect a sweep, but it’s funny how things work sometimes in the playoffs. Everyone talks about the areas you need to be good at and I thought we were. But a lot of the series was also evenly played. I thought Kootenay (Richmond goalie Alder) was unbelievable and

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made some massive saves at the right times.” A 19-year-old graduate of the Richmond Minor Hockey program, Alder’s play could be favorably compared to an aging wine. He’s continuously gotten better as the post-season has advanced. “He consistently kept us ahead 2-0 or 3-1 in games with a big save, and made sure (the opposition) couldn’t get back in it,” said Wilbur. He made two memorable saves in Tuesday’s game, including one point-blank in the second period that Wilbur insists would be the highlight of the night on any t.v. sports package. Wilbur said the save, in which Alder dove across and took a seemingly sure goal away from a Kodiak with the Sockeyes up 2-0, was “the save of the year and one of the best saves I’ve ever seen.” “But Kootenay was calm and confident all series, it was almost like you expected it,”Wilbur said. “He’s made some game-changing stops every single game and his confidence has kind of bred into the team. See Page 23

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Alder, however, deflects much of the credit. He acknowledges he’s feeling confident in the net, but insists his teammates’ contributions are significant in his success. “They’ve been awesome and blocked a ton of shots to keep Aldergrove’s chances to a minimum,’ he said. “It makes it easier for me when we’re doing a good job defensively and clearing a lot of rebounds away from in front of the net.” As for “the save,” Alder chuckled. “It was more luck than anything,” he said. “The puck was passed across the front of the net and I just turned and was lucky the shot hit my stick.” Alder also credits goalie coach Paul Fricker for being a calming influence and someone who can relate to the challenges of playing goal. “He’s done wonders for my game, including helping me be in the right position on the ice , staying focused and sticking to stopping the puck,” Al-

der said of the former NHLer. When things are going well, Alder said it’s easy to become complacent. But he said the emotional semifinal playoff series against the Delta Ice Hawks, which went the full seven games, helped the Sockeyes to focus on the task at hand against Aldergrove. Alder is proud of what he and his teammates have been able to accomplish. But he said no one’s satisfied just yet, and the Sockeyes are looking forward to their next challenge: playing for the Cyclone Taylor Cup, emblematic of the provincial B championship. The round-robin tournament goes April 11 to 14 at the Comox Valley Sports Centre and will feature the champions of the PJHL (Sockeyes), Kootenay Junior Hockey League and Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League as well as the host Comox Valley Glacier Kings. The host team is chosen from one of the there leagues in a three-year rotation. “We haven’t talked

After leading the Richmond Sockeyes in scoring during the regular season with 59 points in 44 games, Dean Allison (21) was even more impressive in the playoffs with a team-high 20 points in 15 games—13 of those goals. Don Fennell photo

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All-Stars win Whitecaps’ showcase at U14 bracket U13 girls’ soccer team now focused on Coastal Cup playdowns The Richmond All-Stars followed up their sparkling U13 Metro League girls’ soccer season with a championship run last weekend at the Vancouver Whitecaps Showcase Tournament. After topping their league with a 20-1-1 season, the All-Stars began preparing for the Coastal Cup playoffs by challenging themselves in the U14 bracket in the Whitecaps’ event. The All-Stars topped their pool with two wins and a tie to earn a spot in the final against fellow pool winner Upper Island Riptide, who had won all their round-robin games without conceding a goal. The All-Stars anticipated a tough final game and right off the opening whistle were put under heavy pressure by the strong Riptide. But the defensive unit of Klara Marsh, Gita Manhas and Mikaela Cadorette battled well to hold off the Island forwards, but it was goalkeeper Kasey Wright who had to make a couple of keys saves—including a pointblank stop when a Riptide forward broke through on a breakaway. The midfield of Kate Schmidt, Kirsten Wilshire and Dashveen Dharni was tireless, both defending and

supplying balls to the forwards and wingers so the All-Stars could also apply some pressure of their own. Following a scoreless first half and a quick speech by the coaches to discuss some strategy and motivate the players, the All-Stars were ready to get back at it and started the half with urgency. The quick possession ball movement by the Richmond players began to turn the tide and the All-Stars were now creating most of the chances. Wingers Jacqueline Tyrer, Emilie Sherritt and Balkiran Rhandawa kept attacking down the flanks and getting crosses into the box for the forwards Jalen Donaldson, Madelaine De Giorgio, and Liz Kibblewhite and attacking midfield Ebony Clarke to get after. It wasn’t long before the All-Stars’ trademark ball movement resulted in Sherritt controlling the ball on the left side of the box and blasting a leftfooted shot past the Riptide goalie to open the scoring. Continued strong play by the All-Stars from back to front was rewarded when Donaldson laid off a neat pass for Clarke who dribbled past two defenders and calmly placed the ball past the goalie for the second goal. The All-

Stars managed the game from that point on and were close to scoring a third on a fierce De Giorgio free kick that the Riptide goalie did well to save. Martha Melaku, unable to play in the showcase because of an injury, was still on hand to encourage her teammates throughout the weekend. “It has been a very rewarding season for the All-Stars,”says coach Clive Clarke, who is assisted by Chantelle Donaldson. ”The girls have developed fine technical and tactical understanding and play soccer at a very good level while impressing fans and opposition coaches alike. “ Clarke added:“They have thrived in a demanding environment and have had fun displaying their confident and attractive style of play.” The All-Stars look forward to the Coastal Cup playdowns which begin in two weeks. The Coastal championships are being hosted by Richmond in May, providing the girls with additional incentive to be able to play in front of family and friends. By winning the league, the All-Stars have also qualified for the Provincial Cup this July in Langley.

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Graduates defy odds With only one in 10 youth players moving on to adult soccer, first-year team wins two cup titles in Richmond senior league by Don Fennell Sports Editor With only one in 10 graduating youth soccer players in B.C. finding their way on to adult teams, there is clearly a disconnect between the two levels. And Richmond Senior Soccer Association president Steve Valenzuela, whose organization will be known as the Richmond Adult Soccer Association beginning next season, says the alarming statistic is simply unacceptable. “It’s a significant problem from an adult soccer perspective and we have to build programs that support youth and get them (wanting to be part of) the adult level. We’ve got a lot of work to do.” But there is reason for optimism. The Graduates, a first year team in the RSSA and featuring several Richmond youth soccer grads, has won both of the league cup titles they were eligible to compete for this season. The Graduates defeated Insurgency 2-1 in extra time in the President’s Cup final Sunday at Minoru Park. The winning goal was scored in the 113th minute against an Insurgency team that was devastated by inju-

Mike Rubenstein (right) of the Graduates defends against Insurgency’s Gil Carvalho during the Richmond Senior Soccer Association’s President’s Cup final Sunday at Minoru Park. The Graduates won 2-1 in extra time.

ries during the season and finished ninth among 10 First Division clubs before a strong playoff run. The final match was one of the most entertaining in the RSSA this season, played with a lot of heart and passion and featuring plenty of scoring chances and noteworthy saves by the two keepers. “I don’t ever recall a team in its

inaugural season winning both their division and the playoffs,” said Valenzuela. ” It’s great to see young guys coming out of youth system and having such success, and it speaks to quality of player our youth program is producing. I hope they serve as inspiration for other graduating players.” See Page 27

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Richmond’s Air Attack 18U girls’ volleyball team has made it to No. 1 after topping Tier 2 at the provincial adult volleyball championships last weekend in Burnaby.

versity of B.C. and Vancouver Island University which should serve them well as they gear up to defend their own club league provincial title in April. Air Attack has won three of the last five years.

All Blacks model of success The All Blacks also achieved a notable feat last weekend by netting their third cup title in as many tries this season, blanking the Athletics 2-0 Sunday at Minoru Park for the Challenge Cup. It’s a feat that has only been achieved once before in the 51-year history of the league. Valenzuela said longtime All Blacks’ manager Kyle Shury deserves considerable credit for the club’s feat which in addition to the Premier Division

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Cressey selling second development with amenities on penthouse level

Top-floor amenity space a new trend Traditionally, the topmost floors of a high-rise are set aside for the penthouses, allowing those with a larger budget to purchase the best views in the building. Cressey is giving that view to all of its residents by placing two floors of amenities space on the top floors of its upcoming MThree development. “MThree will be the tallest building in Coquitlam at 48 storeys,” says Cressey’s Hani Lammam. “You can see ocean essentially.” The top two floors of the building will be made almost entirely of glass, and will hold a fitness facility, musical practice rooms, lounge and outdoor barbecue space, among other things.

There will still be penthouse-style homes in the development. Cressey has tried this experiment before, at their recent Southeast False Creek development, James. “It was wildly successful,” Lammam says. “People can host parties and gatherings in the space. It gives them a bit more space to entertain.” James also includes an outdoor space, secure children’s play area and community garden plots on its roof. “This kind of space draws people there,” Lammam says. For more information about MThree, visit www.liveatmthree.com or call 604-472-9555.

Life on the river

Riverfront living at Richmond’s Parc Riviera By Kerry Vital

Richmond is known as the Island City By Nature, and nowhere is this more evident than at Parc Riviera, in scenic North Richmond. “This is a waterfront location with a ton of green space,” says sales and marketing director Dave Bauman. “The dyke trail is right in your front yard.” Along with the dyke, there is five acres of park and green space right in Parc Riviera, as well as family picnic areas and playgrounds for the kids. There is also a large clubhouse on-site with a lap pool, hot tub, fitness centre, lounge and a 5,500-square-foot daycare facility. There are plans in the works for a restaurant and retail space in the future. “People love the life on the river,” Bauman says. “It’s hard to beat that.” In order to maximize the views from every home, the buildings will be constructed in a stepped design from four to six storeys.

bridge, Bauman says. This makes for an easy commute for those working outside of Richmond. The Vancouver International Airport is easily accessible, as well as the Knight Street bridge and East-West Connector/Highway 91. Shopping is less than five minutes away, along with dining and elementary and secondary education at one of Richmond’s excellent schools. If you’re in the mood for some exercise beyond the dyke, the Richmond Olympic Oval and Cambie Community Centre are just minutes away by car. “This is a master-planned community that offers a great value,” Bauman says. The first phase is currently selling. Homes start at the mid-$200,000s for a condo and low $400,000s for a townhome. For more information, visit www.parcriviera.com or call 604-231-5900.

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This is a master-planned community that offers a great value,” says sales and marketing director Dave Bauman.

The two- and three-bedroom homes in a range of condominium and townhome floorplans are spacious and open, with nine-foot ceilings and chic hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining areas. There will be outdoor space for every home, including an oversized balcony with granite tile flooring. The modern kitchens feature quartz countertops complemented by a glass tile backsplash, under-cabinet LED lighting and stainless-steel appliances, including a gas cooktop. Select homes will include a convenient breakfast bar as well. The bathrooms are luxurious and relaxing, with their own quartz countertops and a full-height imported porcelain shower surround with polished accents. A soaker tub from Maax is also included in the bathroom, along with large-format imported porcelain tile flooring. Parc Riviera will be located just two minutes from the Oak Street

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Parc Riviera is currently selling its first phase, encompassing more than 200 homes. Eventually, the development will hold over 1,000 homes in a range of condominium and townhome floorplans.

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~ GORGEOUS TSAWWASSEN RANCHER ~ 5637 WELLSGREEN PL. • New to market • Over 2,000 sq.ft • 2 bdrms & den, 2 baths • Many upgrades • Lots of parking • 7,500 sq.ft. lot • Professionally landscaped • Asking $648,000

~ STUNNING STEVESTON SOUTH ~ #228 – 5800 ANDREWS RD. • The Villas at South Cove • 2 bdrms , 2 baths • 1,230 sq.ft • Stunning, Bright, Huge! • Fabulously remodelled • A complete turn-key home • Asking $468,000

~ BEAUTIFUL STEVESTON NORTH ~ 10671 SPRINGHILL CRES.

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Call Today Start Tomorrow Lacey 604-777-2195

F/T Live-In Caregiver needed in central Richmond private residence. Must have completed Canadian Secondary or equiv., 6 months training, or 1 year nanny work experience required. Police clearance necessary. Someone of good moral character. Private accommodation will be provided. Wage negotiable. Amount charge for room & board if applicable, $325/month max. Email:mbkfab@yahoo.com or bambi_guzman@hotmail.com Call:604.725.6961 or 604.724.2470 Fax: 604.207.0067

115

EDUCATION

Optician & Contact Lens Fitter 6-Month Course

Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Career With Visionâ&#x20AC;?. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!! t NPOUI NPSOJOH QSPHSBN starts April 8th, 2013 t 'JOBODJBM BTTJTUBODF BWBJMBCMF t Hurry FOSPMNFOU MJNJUFE

SYSTEM/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

,JOH (FPSHF #MWE 4VSSFZ #$ www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Offering Great BeneďŹ ts â&#x20AC;˘ Company Vehicle â&#x20AC;˘ Over Time â&#x20AC;˘ Paid Travel â&#x20AC;˘ Support Crews â&#x20AC;˘ Top Wages â&#x20AC;˘ Health/Dental â&#x20AC;˘ Pension â&#x20AC;˘ Company Uniforms Must have proven ability to install using RCABC roofing practices and follow WCB regulations.

Call Roya 604-247-3710 or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Boundaries

LABOURERS

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

130

HELP WANTED

Fax resume: 604-944-2916, Call Adam: 604-944-2977 or e-mail aknipfel@designrooďŹ ng.ca Visit: www.designrooďŹ ng.ca

130

HELP WANTED

Kids and Adults Needed

Route

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.

Route

pedsvancouver@bayshore.ca or fax to 604-739-7435

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Kids and Adults Needed

14301274

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:

Call JR 604-247-3712

604.581.0101 HELP WANTED

Registered Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse

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.

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS

130

MEDICAL/DENTAL

$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.

138 EDUCATION

139

COMMERCIAL ROOF / REPAIR FOREMAN

All Right Trucking-99 Ltd., are seeking a FT HEAVY DUTY OPERATOR ($29/Hr) and a DEMOLITION WORKER ($18/hr) Apply by mail: 1140 Thorpe Rd. Richmond BC V5X 2S5

115

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

160

EDUCATION

Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Foods is a family owned company providing specialty meat procurement, processing, and distribution of our quality products and services from three sites to customers in Western Canadian and International Markets. Our production and distribution facilities work in partnership to deliver an exceptional product. Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Foods has built the business around our mission and core values of integrity, quality, innovation, superior customer service and our dedicated staff. We currently have an opportunity in our IT Department for a selfmotivated, results-oriented individual who would be a positive addition to our dedicated staff. The System/ Network Administrator would work as part of our current IT employee base assisting all of DFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff with system and network administration, on site and remote assistance, desktop and Ethernet ready device support. Our current computer network consists of 100 workstations and servers spanning three different locations, Richmond, B.C., Langley B.C. and Moose Jaw, SK. Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Foods offers the successful candidate a competitive compensation package, excellent employee benefit program, RRSP and an employee development plan including, regular performance feedback, a comprehensive development/improvement process, recognition for your team and individual accomplishments and specific developmental activities to ensure continued learning and development. We require a self motivated, independent individual who can maintain the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IT infrastructure needs with confidence and a professional attitude. This individual is someone who thrives in a challenging, productive environment built on respectful collaboration and will strive to complete tasks promptly and adhere to deadlines. To apply, please forward your resume along with your qualifications no later than: April 10, 2013 to careers@donaldsfinefoods.com or fax 604-533-0896.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

HEAVY DUTY OPERATOR & DEMO WORKER

SUMAS TRANSPORT INC. is a locally owned & operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

$11/hr to start up to $20/hr,No Commission, Benefits Available. We need 8-10 ppl right away! Must be outgoing and work well in a team and individually.Paid weekly.

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

Class 1 license req. Preference will be given to applicants with previous Super B & Mountain driving experience.

FOUND SET OF KEYS, in Greenfield Sierpina area. Plse call 604241-0096 to identify.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 131

All Unemployed Start Now!!!

Full Time - Day & Nights Casual Part Time & Saturdays

115

HELP WANTED

PropertyStarsJobs.Com

Local Haul Drivers Needed for the following positions;

FOUND; JOGGING STROLLER Vicinity of Flury Drive, east of #5 Road. Call 604-278-4379

130

for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS

Interested applicants please fax resume and drivers abstract Attn. Darcy (1)604-852-2650 or e-mail leslie@sumastransport.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Number of Papers

Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy

14401659

11000 Blk Steveston Hwy

14401540

South Arm Pl, 9000 Blk Williams Rd

14401544

10000 Blk No 4 Rd

14302311

Lucas Rd, Minler Rd, Mirabel Crt

14304043 Gilbert Rd, Magnolia Dr, Maple Pl, Rd, Martyniuk Gate, Pl

135

14600810

6000-8000 Blk No 5 Rd

126

14500454

Sunnydene Rd, Sunnybank Ave, Sunnycroft Rd

Boundaries

Number of Papers

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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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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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

287

jobs@atlasg.net

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Hauling Anything..

REPAIR Fridges, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, d/w’s & garberators. Plumbing. 604-916-6542, 604-780-9830

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

CONCRETE & PLACING

STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

no-hassle Service Backed by Professional Installation and our no-nonsense Home Improvement Warranty

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

CALL FOR A FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

604-244-9153 DRYWALL

Rona Building Centre 7111 Elmbridge Way Richmond, BC

DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp. Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

260

ELECTRICAL

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077

WE GUARANTEE

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

257

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

288

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

HOME REPAIRS

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

341

PRESSURE WASHING

Richmond Small Home Repairs- Your Home/Apt. Call Reynaldo 604-339-9402

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

320 C & C Electrical Mechanical

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

• MONEY TODAY! • Instant Approvals • No Credit Checks • Privacy Assured

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275) 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

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

604-475-7077 Fitz Electric, Reg. #91779, Lic., Bonded, Insured. WCB. Lighting rebates, Tenant improvements. Comm work/reno’s. 778-231-8332

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

281

Local & Long Distance

GARDENING

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete Lawn Maint. Pwr Raking, Trimming, Pruning, Cedar Fence Install. Comm/Res. 604-271-5319

604-537-4140

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

PETS

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

477

T & K Haulaway

21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES

Joe 604-250-5481

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Airedale Terrier pups. P/b, ckc reg., micro, health guar, 604-8192115. email: lovethem@telus.net

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM! On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

BOXER pups, flashy, males, ckc reg, vet check, nice pedigree. Boston Terriers, call (604)794-3786

604.587.5865

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

PETS

604-572-3733

Pressure Washing Sidewalks, Driveways & Patios. Local 604-802-9033

www.mainlandroof.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

356

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

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MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

A & B JUNKERS Junk & Garden waste removal. Worksafe & Insured. (604)202-3893

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

removal done RIGHT!

604.220.JUNK(5865)

•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

TREE SERVICES

TREE & STUMP

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

PAINT SPECIAL

BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Plugged drains. (604)582-1598 or (778)714-2441

374

But Dead Bodies!!

Running this ad for 8yrs

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

338

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

356

www.paintspecial.com

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

206

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

Please email resume to:

or by Fax to: 604-294-5988

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC 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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

Cash same day, local office.

242 We are a growing, progressive & well respected transportation company operating a full repair and maintenance facility at our head office in Coquitlam.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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EXCEL ROOFING LTD. “ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

778-997-9582 AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900 AWARD WINNERS Hedges, trees, liming. A & B Landscaping (604)202-3893 YARD CLEAN-UP, Lawn cut, power raking, aerating, hedge trimming, & fertilizing. Senior disc.604-773-0075

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(778)878-2617

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LAWN CARE CARE LAWN

STEVESTON STUDENT LAWN CARE A DIVISION OF NOLAN YARD WORKS

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 526

UNDER $400

533

FERTILIZERS

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665 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 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 Purebred Bernese Mountain dog pups, not reg. Chilliwack family raised, all shots $900 604-845-2125

â&#x20AC;˘ Twins â&#x20AC;˘ Fulls â&#x20AC;˘ Queens â&#x20AC;˘ Kings 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE ORGAN hi back style, decorative & refinished $1000/obo. Photos avail. Call 604-541-9619. Piano: GERARD HEINTZMAN upright piano. $200/obo. Good cond. (604)272-9951

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House â&#x20AC;˘ Damaged House Moving â&#x20AC;˘ Estate Sale â&#x20AC;˘ Just Want Out â&#x20AC;˘ Behind on Payments Quick Cash! â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

638

OPEN HOUSE

S. SURREY TOWNHOUSE, Cathedral Grove, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 1947 sq.ft., 2 car SxS grge, fncd yrd, lrg balc, clubhouse & pool. Close to shops, schools & Morgan Creek Golf. Open house Sat/Sun 1-4pm. #24 2738 158 St. $549,900. 604-574-2057

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES â&#x20AC;˘ DIFFICULTY SELLING ? â&#x20AC;˘ DifďŹ culty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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RENT TO OWN

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

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

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REAL ESTATE 750

CALL ALLAN 778-229-7880

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

810

AUTO FINANCING

RICHMOND #4/Cambie: Spacious 2 bdrm bsmt, close to Canada Line, Airport, univ & shops, np/ns, $1100 incl utils. Avail now. 604-244-1042

By virtue of the Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien Act and on behalf of Miller Road Holdings Ltd DBA Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; N Fly, Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: 1999 Ford Windstar 2FMZA5148XBA79635 - debtor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anthony C. Evansâ&#x20AC;? to recover $6,272.45 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after April 22, 2013.

RICHMOND, Cl to #5 Rd. 2/bdrm suite. N/P, N/S. No laundry. March 15. Incl util/cable. (604)279-9915 RICHMOND, No. 4 / Blundell. 1 bdrm suite. 4 appls, private lndry, pkng, $750/mo incl util. N/S. N/P. Call 604-649-7694

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

8900 Citation Drive- Nice & Large 1 bdrm, south facing, 3 appliances, New carpet & paint, 1 parking, N/S, N/P $925/m Available April.1 C21 Prudential 604-232-3025 QUIET Building, 1 & 2 bdrm apts, ht, hw, cable, prkg, storage, coin laundry, elevator, steps to all transit & shops. NS, NP, from $895/m. 604-817-6986 lease

RICHMOND

RICHMOND. Steveston #1. 1 bdrm. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d kitchen & bath. New carpets. np/ns. $795/mo. incls. utils. No laundry. April 1. 604-837-7329

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Steveston Harbour Authority 604 795 7337

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2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

Richmond #3/Williams 3 Bdrm apt comp. renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, h/w flrs $1250 incl heat/htwtr & prkg 778-713-1970

Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

RICHMOND

SOUTH SURREY

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located

845

Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665

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#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

RICHMOND Near #3 Rd & Kwantlen. $500 incl W/D & utils. Single female, suit student. (604)726-4825

750

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND - 1 BDRM suite, 1000 sf, in-ste lndry. n/s, n/p. $650/mo + utils. Avail. now. (604)277-5341 Richmond 2 bdrm $800 + 40% utils 4 appls Suit mature person, sm pet ok. 604-593-8596, 604-897-9225

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TOWNHOUSES

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.

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HOMES FOR RENT

The following 2 boats will be sold to cover on going storage owed to Steveston Harbour Authority of $3156.92 plus fees incurred by this action. Sale date April 22, 2013

SUITES, UPPER

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

736

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