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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter It takes a dozen people about 10 hours to transform Steveston Village into Storybrooke—the fictional town made famous by a TV series that dominated filming activity in Richmond last year. A new city hall report Tuesday estimates 140 days of filming took place in Richmond last year, many for ABC’s Once Upon a Time. Producers settled on Steveston’s Moncton Street as a primary location for the show, which premiered in 2011, mostly because it hadn’t been “touristed up,” said executive producer Steve Pearlman in a recent Season 1 DVD extra. “We were looking to find a town that was just kind of stuck in time,” he said. “We surveyed a lot of small towns in and around the Vancouver area.” The fantasy-drama series represents one-third of filming activity on city property, said city spokesperson Ted Townsend, who noted 20 episodes were filmed on city property for Season 2. Filming for the show’s Season 2 finale continued this week in Steveston—on the docks fronting the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, with a final day of filming anticipated
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Philip Chin photo The hit ABC TV family show Once Upon A Time has been shooting its Season Two finale for the past week in Steveston, where Rumpelstiltskin (Robert Carlyle), the Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla) and Captain Hook (Colin O’Donoghue) were filming scenes aboard the tall ship Lady Washington and behind the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
next week—and the fishing village remained the most popular Richmond filming location of 2012. No large-scale feature films came here last year, but other TV shows that made appearances include A&E’s new Bates Motel, CTV’s Arrow and the long-running American drama series Supernatural. In her report, Sandi Swanigan, the city’s film manager,
“We were looking to find a town that was just kind of stuck in time.” — Steve Pearlman noted approximately 40 TV episodes were shot in Richmond last year—and an estimated $3 million was paid to
private property owners and tenants to secure locations. That doesn’t include indirect spending of crews averaging 100 people, she said. “Film tourism is becoming a reality in Richmond, due particularly to the global popularity of Once Upon A Time,” noted Swanigan. The city’s film office lures productions here by providing a convenient outlet to
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Films •Anchoring in Seattle •Anami Vice (music video) •Scrap Yard •Stalkers •Various student films TV Series •Arrow •Bates Motel •Continuum •Fairly Legal •Fringe •Motive •Penoza (pilot) •Once Upon a Time •Rogue •Supernatural •The Killing •The Selection (pilot) •True Justice Commercials •Land Rover •Lexus •Mini Cooper •Sleep Numbers •Sleepytime •Vancouver Coastal Health •Verizon •Warner Rocket Television
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process filming applications and provide permits for filming on city-owned property. In 2012 the city netted $248,000 in service and location charges—a 25 per cent increase over the previous year. The Richmond Olympic Oval, which processes its own filming requests, earned $18,700 in fees for four days of filming. See Page 3
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The Richmond Review has launched its annual survey of what makes this city great. Best of Richmond 2013 is a readers’ poll of the best restaurants, shops and services in the island city. It also covers the lighter side of living here. Online voting started this week, and results will be published in a special edition May 31. Best of Richmond began in 2008 as a way to highlight the people and places that make Richmond a great city. “This edition will turn the spotlight on all that’s captured the attention of readers over the past year,” said Bhreandáin Clugston, editor of The Review. “We’re expecting to hear about new secrets and old haunts.” Familiar categories such as best Chinese food, best realtor and best place to go on a first date are back, along with new ones including best bar band, best place to hold a party and best Once Upon a Time character. All entrants who complete a minimum of 10 categories will be entered into a random draw to win an iPad mini. Vote at tinyurl.com/ BestofRichmond2013 until April 30.
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RCMP’s historic Musical Ride is coming to Richmond in August Troop of 32 horses and riders to perform cavalry drills choreographed to music by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Canadian tradition with a rich 137-year history will be coming to Richmond this summer. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, which features 32 horses and riders performing cavalry drills choreographed to music, will be performing at the 18-acre Twin Oaks equestrian facility, 13671 No. 3 Rd., on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Richmond RCMP Sgt. Cam Kowalski said it was quite a coup for one of Canada’s most recognized icons to agree to come to Richmond. While details are still being worked out, Kowalski said the Steveston Rotary Club will be the presenting sponsor for the event. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to charities strongly linked to the RCMP. Organizers envision as many as 5,000 people attending for the evening performance, with food
One of the more familiar Musical Ride formations is the Dome, which was featured on the back of the 1975 Canadian $50 bill.
trucks brought on site, along with information booths, the RCMP helicopter, the RCMP dog section, and the Emergency Response Team making for a policing show prior to the performance. Tickets will be pre-sold, and information about that will be coming out in the weeks and months ahead, Kowalski said. Developed in 1876 by members of the NorthWest Mounted Police in an effort to display their rid-
ing ability and entertain the local community, the Musical Ride has evolved into a uniquely Canadian performance enjoyed by tens of thousands of people each year. Members of Musical Ride are all police officers who have at least two years experience in active police work before volunteering for duty with the team. According to the RCMP’s website (rcmp-grc.gc.ca), it was inevitable that traditional cavalry drill move-
ments would be incorporated into the performance as the original Mounted Police had British military backgrounds. While legend has it that the first Musical Ride was performed in 1876, the first officially recorded Musical Ride was performed in Regina in 1887, and was for the first time put on public display in 1901. Most of today’s members were non-riders prior to taking equestrian training with the RCMP, and only
remain with Musical Ride for three years. The horses who perform in Musical Ride also appear on Parliament Hill, in parades, and at special events. Musical Ride tours throughout Canada and internationally, performing at between 40 and 50 locations per year, between May and October. Musical Ride will also be performing in Prince George on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14.
$8.1 million to fill Steveston water lot Longtime city councillor says ‘no sense’ in filling water covered lot near boardwalk by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter It could take 5,000 dump truck loads and $8.1 million to fill a small city-owned water covered lot in Steveston, city council heard Tuesday. Staff delivered results of an investigation into filling Lot H—a 0.77-hectare (1.9-acre) site outside the boardwalk fronting Onni’s new Waterfront Residences. Aided by consultants at WorleyParsons Canada, senior staff found dumping fees would net the city $300,000 but preparing the site as a potential park would cost $8,130,000. “The potential for a paid infill site within the cityowned water covered Lot H is not a recommended option based on the cost and the potential impacts to the neighbourhood and site,” concluded the report from parks manager Mike Redpath and engineering and public works director John Irving. The need for an enclosure to contain the fill—
known as a cofferdam—explains the high cost of the option, which the city’s consultant deemed “impractical.” A cofferdam would be necessary whether fill is trucked in or delivered by barge. The city would gain new park space, staff told council, but it would come at a high price—and restrict access to the boardwalk for weeks or months while creating significant truck traffic in the neighbourhood. If fill was delivered by barge, shallow and narrow waterways would present a challenge, and fill material—dredged from the river—wouldn’t support structures. Staff also warned of other economic costs—including $250,000 to relocate the city’s floats—and an environmental cost. One-third of the site is “red-coded habitat,” meaning senior government regulators would only allow projects with a public health and safety purpose. WorleyParsons Canada concluded the most feasible option to create additional public space on the water lot is to build a structure supported by piles. Such a project would cost $8 million, but could support a two-storey building, such as a museum, without adversely affecting the environment. Coun. Harold Steves said Tuesday he asked for information about filling a different lot—one at the foot of No. 1 Road that’s owned by the Crown
Steveston’s Lot H •0.77-hectare (1.9-acre) wedge-shaped parcel that fronts Onni’s new Waterfront Residences •Needs 40,000 cubic metres of fill, equal to 5,000 truckloads, to elevate land for public green space
but, according to Steves, the city is entitled to. That lot would be less of a challenge to fill. Said Steves: “There’s no sense in filling Lot H. It doesn’t give us anything.”
Once Upon a Time picked up for a third season From Page 1 As for the 2013 forecast, filming of TV pilots, series and movies of the week remain on par, but the decline in feature films that began last year is expected to continue. Nevertheless, Swanigan noted the city is in talks with producers of a major film to shoot in Steveston, Richmond City Hall Annex and Minoru Park next month. Swanigan also noted Once Upon a Time has been picked up for a third season. “The production has indicated they plan to continue filming in Richmond, barring budget or creative changes. (Bates Motel is) also regularly filmed in Richmond. If the show is picked up for a second season, expectations are that they will continue to shoot in Steveston, Britannia Heritage (Shipyard) and other locations.” Steveston Merchants Association president and Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant owner Jim van der Tas said Once Upon a Time has been a boon for tourism. “We’ve had people come from Australia to take a look at Storybrooke,” he said. “From a tourism standpoint it’s had a very positive impact.” A few businesses find filming to be an inconvenience, van der Tas said, but he noted impacted merchants are compensated and filming occurs in off-peak periods. Later this month, merchants and the show’s producers will be meeting to talk about the show, its progress and impact. “We certainly want to continue the relationship we have with Once Upon a Time because they have been so great in so many respects. Some of the businesses love the fact that they’re here, but you always have to find a balance,” said van der Tas. According to the B.C. Film Commission, B.C. is the fourth largest centre for film and TV production in North America, behind Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. B.C. hosted 294 productions in 2012—including 82 films and 84 TV series. Production dollars spent in B.C. last year totalled $1.2 billion. Many B.C. film workers, however, are now struggling to find work and are lobbying government to support their industry through the grassroots campaign Save BC Film. Provincial tax credits in B.C. are behind those offered in Ontario and Quebec, and the return of the PST is further expected to scare film producers away.
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City Page Community news covering April 3 to April 17, 2013 zoned High Density Townhouses (RTH3); and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) reduce the minimum lot area from 1,800 m2 to 1,347 m2 and the minimum lot width from 40.0 m to 25.0 m; and (b) allow a total of fourteen (14) tandem parking spaces in seven (7) townhouse units.
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Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, April 10 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 8751 Cook Road - DP 12616142 - Matthew Cheng Architect Inc. - To (1) permit the construction of eight (8) threestorey townhouse units on a site
2. 3388 Sweden Way (formerly 12751 Bathgate Way) - DP 12622136 - Chandler Associates Architecture Inc. - To (1) permit the renovation of an existing building including an approximate building addition of 1,114 m2 (11,991 ft2) on a site zoned Industrial Retail (IR1); and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) increase in lot coverage from 60% to 68.4%; and (b) allow a maximum of eight (8) tandem parking spaces for employee use only. Please call the Planning Department at 604-276-4395 for further information.
Minoru Chapel Opera Presents Vancouver Opera You are invited to hear classic opera music performed at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. today in the intimate and historic Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road. Vancouver Opera is returning to Minoru Chapel with what they are calling “An Opera Tea”, a multitiered tray loaded with sweet and savoury goodies from the operatic repertoire. Opera fans are invited to experience the florid flavours of Mozart and the spiciness of Donizetti, be soothed by Strauss and sated by Gounod, all interspersed with delectable samples from Vancouver Opera’s upcoming production of Tan Dun’s Tea: A Mirror of Soul to cleanse the palate. Share in this extraordinary experience hosted by pianist Kinza Tyrrell, Vancouver Opera’s Principal Répétiteur and Associate Chorus Director, along with three accomplished Vancouver singers: Rachel Fenlon (soprano), Sylvia Szadovszki (mezzo-soprano) and Martin Sadd (tenor). Regarded worldwide for its fine mainstage
productions, Vancouver Opera is the second largest opera company in Canada. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for students/seniors (+HST). Doors open 30 minutes prior to show. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling the registration centre at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please quote course #286608 for the 2:00 p.m. concert, #286609 for the 7:00 p.m. concert. Credit card purchases only. Sorry, no refunds. The next Minoru Chapel Opera event will feature Opera di Concertisti on May 1. Details at www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel.
Open house on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system Thursday, April 18 at City Hall Galleria Richmond farmers and residents are invited to provide feedback on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system at an upcoming open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road. The City is updating the 2006 East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study for the Agricultural Land base east of Highway 99. The study will create a prioritized list of drainage and irrigation infrastructure upgrades that will support farming. To find out more about the East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study update, contact Andy Bell, Project Engineer, at 604-247-4656 or andy.bell@richmond.ca.
Garbage/recycling placement reminder Please keep our roads clear for street sweeping Reminder to residents: Please do not place garbage and recycling containers and/or other items on the road. This is to ensure the road is kept clear for street sweeping equipment to properly clean the road.
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Get Ready Richmond Personal Preparedness Workshops Register for free workshops The Personal Preparedness workshops will teach you the risks, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster. There are two ways to register for these workshops: • Online at www.richmond.ca/ register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-2764300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Cambie Community Centre Saturday, April 6 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reg #276959, Free, 18+ years Steveston Community Centre Thursday, April 11 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Reg #275109, Free, 18+ years Hamilton Community Centre Tuesday, April 16 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Reg #276908, Free, 18+ years
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MPs sink proposed shark fin law Proposal to ban shark fin imports defeated in Ottawa
Library hosts resume, employment workshops Richmond Public Library is hosting a free resume and cover letter writing workshop at its Brighouse branch tomorrow from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants can have their resumes reviewed by qualified and experienced facilitators from Immigrant Services Society of B.C. and design a job-specific cover letter. Space is limited. To register for program #333, call 604-231-6413 or go online www. yourlibrary.ca/whatson.cfm.
The library will host a free employment workshop called Canadian Workplace Culture on April 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. An employment counselor from Skills Connect for Immigrants program will talk about Canadian business etiquette and navigating the workplace culture in B.C. To register for this free program, call the library at 604-231-6413 or go online www.yourlibrary.ca/ whatson.cfm.
by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond MP Alice Wong voted alongside fellow Conservatives last week to narrowly defeat a proposed law that would have banned shark fin imports in Canada. Federal politicians voted 143 to 138 to scrap NDP MP Fin Donnelly’s Bill C-380. Donnelly managed to win over some Conservative government MPs, but not enough to have the bill pass second reading and move to a House of Commons committee for further study. “I am disappointed more Conservative MPs did not support this important legislation. I hope the government will take immediate action to restrict the importation of shark fins to Canada,” said Donnelly in a statement following the March 27 vote. Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was absent for the vote. The decision comes just weeks after Richmond city council decided that regulating shark fins should be left to the federal government, not cities. Activists had been urging council to approve a local ban, similar to that of other cities in B.C. and Canada, while the B.C. Asian Restaurant and Cafe Owners Association lobbied Richmond to steer clear of a bylaw. Wong, Richmond’s MP since 2008, showed her distaste for further legislation last fall by sitting down to a bowl of shark fin soup for Chinese media at a Richmond restaurant. Donnelly said 100 million sharks are killed each year to support the shark fin trade. “This is having a devastating impact on shark populations, which is harmful to ocean ecosystems,” he said. Donnelly noted “tens of thousands” of Canadians have signed petitions supporting his bill, adding a 2011 Mustel Group poll of 500 British Columbians found 83 per cent opposed shark fin imports.
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Alice Wong samples some shark fin soup at the Jade Restaurant.
City Board Get Ready Richmond Personal Preparedness Workshops Register for free workshops The Personal Preparedness workshops will teach you the risks, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster. There are two ways to register for these workshops:
April environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s enhanced pesticide management program and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Edible wild Saturday, April 6 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reg #262284, Free, 13+ years 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Reg #332758, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway
• Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Cambie Community Centre Saturday, April 6 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Reg #276959, Free, 18+ years
Steveston Community Centre Thursday, April 11 6:30 – 8:30 pm Reg #275109, Free, 18+ years
Hamilton Community Centre Tuesday, April 16 6:30 – 8:30 pm Reg #276908, Free, 18+ years
South Arm Community Centre Tuesday, April 23 7:00 – 9:00 pm Reg #275659, Free, 18+ years
Thompson Community Centre Saturday, April 27 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Reg #275662, Free, 18+ years
Waterwise gardening Saturday, April 27 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Reg #261195, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway
Backyard bounty: Organic harvest year round Saturday, April 13 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Reg #262283, Free, 13+ years Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road Under the City’s Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, many pesticides can no longer be used for lawn and garden beautification. For more information about the Bylaw, natural pest solutions or the list of permitted pesticides, visit www.richmond.ca/pesticides. For more information on the workshops, please email ESOutreach@richmond.ca or call 604-233-3318. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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UBC student offers $1,000 reward for stolen laptop Eugene Wong desperate to get files returned as term paper deadlines loom by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A 23-year-old University of B.C. student is desperate to get his laptop computer back after his car was broken into Wednesday night while it was parked in the parkade outside a Richmond restaurant on Ackroyd Road. Eugene Wong said he couldn’t care less
about the computer, but it’s the files on the computer that he’s desperately in need of. And he’s willing to pay $500 for the files on the computer, or $1,000 for the computer, no questions asked. Currently in his fourth year, and pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology, Wong made the mistake of leaving his laptop inside his bag as he met with friends for a bite to eat at Neptune Restaurant. He parked his black 2010 Nissan Rogue in the parkade behind the restaurant, at 8171 Ackroyd Rd. around 10 p.m., and he figures somebody must have seen him handle his
bag before leaving it behind. His car was the only one broken into, he noted. “Now this laptop is of the utmost significance to me as the end of the term is approaching in a week and I still have various important deadlines to meet...I have put in a great amount of effort and time to do them so I’d really appreciate it if I could have them back,” Wong said. He’s got four papers due at the end of the term, which is around the corner. He’d also like his Counselling Psychology textbook, which sports a blue hardcover, returned. Wong said he returned to his vehicle around 11:30 p.m., and that’s when he noticed a pas-
senger side window had been smashed, and his bag, and its contents, were gone. “I should have backed up all my files, but I didn’t,” the Vancouver man lamented. He said the missing laptop is a silver, 15 inch, Dell XPS L502x laptop, with a distinctive triangular bulldog sticker overtop the Dell logo, and a green armymen sticker as well. Anyone with information about the laptop is asked to call him at 778-987-2270, or e-mail him at elcwong@gmail.com. “Someone must have mistaken my bag—a dark green Manhattan portage messenger bag—for theirs for whatever reasons, which I am not interested at all in the slightest.
Notice of Public Hearing Monday, April 15, 2013 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall
6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8997 (RZ 12-623032) Location/s:
8651/8671 No. 2 Road
Applicant/s:
Gursher S. Randhawa
ByLAw 9005
Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Two Unit Dwellings (RD1)”, to legitimize an existing non-conforming duplex and to permit the construction of a new duplex on the property. City Contact:
Erika Syvokas, 604.276.4108, Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8997
3. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9006 (RZ 12-605932) Location/s:
11351 No. 2 Road
Applicant/s:
Frances S Zukewich
Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, to permit development of a 2-lot subdivision. City Contact:
Edwin Lee, 604.276.4121, Planning and Development Department ByLAw 9006
2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9005 (RZ 11-586988) Location/s:
7175 and 7191 Moffatt Road
Applicant/s:
Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.
Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Medium Density Low Rise Apartments (RAM1)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, to permit development of ten (10) three storey townhouse units. City Contact:
Edwin Lee, 604.276.4121, Planning and Development Department
How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.
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ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2013.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 5, 2013 and ending April 15, 2013, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604.276.4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 5, 2013 and ending April 15, 2013. Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/ hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007. • All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office
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EDITORIAL: Carbon offsets are smoke and mirrors
T
he audit of the Pacific Carbon Trust raises many fundamental questions about the province’s claim to be carbonneutral.
Many people have questioned the scheme which forces public agencies to pay funds equalling $25 per tonne of greenhouse gas emission to the Pacific Carbon Trust , a Crown agency. This money has come from the operating budgets of schools, hospitals and universities. Pacific Carbon Trust in turn buys carbon offsets from private organizations, so that a wooded area in the Kootenays was saved from logging, in part through this agency. It is highly questionable to take money from classrooms and emergency rooms to buy carbon offsets. It would make much more sense to give capital funds to various provincial agencies to physically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through, for example, more efficient furnaces or better insulation. However, like many political programs, there is a large element of smoke and mirrors in this. The public are being told
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Auditor-General John Doyle found much to fault with the Pacific Carbon Trust.
projects within the public sector — not to private corporations and non-profits. Reducing carbon emissions is a worthy goal. Government
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Girl Guide Cookies – they’re still No. 1
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that government is reducing emissions, and some of them actually believe it. What is even more bizarre about this audit is that the Pacific Carbon Trust and other individuals and groups that benefit from carbon offsetting were circulating information ahead of the release of the auditor-general’s report, and actively attempting to debunk it. Environment Minister Terry Lake, who otherwise seems to be a reasonable individual, bought into this, and said at a press conference “Who audits the auditor-general?” He clearly does not believe that there is anything wrong with taking money from schools and hospitals and redistributing it to private corporations which, according to the report, would likely undertake programs to reduce emissions anyway. The audit indicates that the entire carbon offset program needs a more thorough examination, and it should be curtailed until that more detailed examination has been made. In the meantime, if the government has money it can put towards reducing emissions, it needs to put it towards actual
Life Lessons
Andrea Phillpotts
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ne of my most vivid memories of girlhood was going door to door with a cardboard crate of Girl Guide Cookies.
That was back in the days when children could visit their neighbours without a parent escort. We’ d ring the doorbell, straighten the tie on our brownie dress, and sell our vanilla and chocolate treats for a buck or two. Many years have gone by but they’re
still one of my guilty pleasures. I admit I’m a traditionalist. While the minty chocolate cookies of winter are undoubtedly more sophisticated, I still crave the “old school” cookies and I believe I’m not alone. When my girls were Guides, they had their regulars, people who ordered cookies by the crate. When I was a girl, my mom would buy up half our supply and stick them in the freezer to ration over the year. With April arriving and spring cookie season launching, I ponder these cookies and how they (and I) have changed over the years. The more I read about the cookies, the more I realized how much a part of Canadian culture they really are. The first Girl Guide cookie was made in Manitoba in 1927, making it a true Canadian fundraising initiative. There are many interesting facts that weave in and out of Canadian and female consciousness throughout the years. Former Girl Guide
The first Girl Guide cookie was made in Manitoba in 1927, making it a true Canadian fundraising initiative.
and astronaut Roberta Bondar juggled Guide cookies in space, promoting the idea that her time in the organization aided her in her love of science. Soldiers in the first Gulf war were greeted with a box of cookies upon arriving in Saudi Arabia as a token of thanks from Canadian girls. Today’s Girl Guide Cookies even have a Twitter account (yes, the cookies themselves!) The box may have
changed as well as the original 1953 recipe (they are now trans fat free) but they are still #1 for me. Of course, the fact that each box helps girls pay for camping, sports, art, and travel activities makes them even greater. I definitely would not be the woman I am now were it not for Guiding. So if you get a timid knock on the door or run into a gaggle of girls at the grocery store or at work,
buy a box. In addition to helping girls, you may find yourself experiencing a trip down memory lane and enjoying an enduring Canadian tradition. Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school. Her column appears every other Wednesday in The Richmond Review.
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Put destination museum to a referendum Editor: What has happened to asking citizens in a referendum for money for permission and agreement with a city desire to build a facility? Upon what basis did city staff build the plan for a destination museum, given the existing priorities sifted from past surveys in Richmond? Decisions on building needed facilities have been taken to referenda in decades past.
There was a city-wide survey taken, with a majority opinion that more pools, and improvements of aging pools would be scheduled within 10 years. We await additional aquatic facilities, senior centres and library updates that were determined by public surveys in the past 10 to 20 years. These have been delayed in order to provide, instead, a new city hall and oval, neither of
which went to referendum. In 2013, we see in the paper that there is a desire for a destination museum in our city. Who asked for this? I say it is not wanted, as we have actual input from city-wide surveys and community plans expecting increased active facilities for our growing population. Put it to a referendum. Barbara Mathias Richmond
Time for more common sense in politics Editor: The silly time is fast approaching and it can be suggested difficult to identify the humour that we are to be facing with the election. Possibly we should start to carry sponge red noses for application when the candidates start to talk. One wonders if the “rookies” will have to take sealclapping, bobblehead, tub-thumping lessons before they are admitted to the legislative political day care centre. Is it time to form a “common sense” political party? This applies to federal, provincial and municipal politicians who, one is sure, do not listen to their own talk. It is becoming very difficult to determine any intelligent support for candidates if they do not express it. The situation is becoming sad and scary. Possibly it should be treated as a reality cartoon. Dale T. Pitts Richmond
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There is no conspiracy to take over this country through signs Editor: This is an open letter to all those that have demanded that Richmond council regulate language on signs. I am a 62-year-old Chinese immigrant who moved to Canada 40 years ago when Richmond had only a handful
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ness signage? Put up more signs with more languages? Remember we are all immigrants before being Canadian—even those born here, they are offspring of immigrants. Maybe we should all check the size of the chip on our shoulders. There is no conspiracy to take over this country through signs (or lacking of) in front of small businesses. No one is trying to offend anyone with this imaginary problem. I congratulate our council members for dismissing the petition and focusing on more relevant matters. This is all something to do about nothing. Phoebe Jones Richmond
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New course for Mandarin-speaking family caregivers begins in May Volunteer Richmond Information Services ‘ Seniors Community Support Services is organizing another round of Caregivers Education and Support series in May this year for unpaid family caregivers in Richmond. And for the first time, the five once-a-week sessions will be conducted in Mandarin. Funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, this Mandarin education series is free, and open to anyone who provides unpaid care for an older adult (55+) living in Richmond. The first session will begin Wednesday, May 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at South Arm Community Centre. Topics include stress management, navigating the health care system, communication, problem solving and more. There are limited spots available, so caregivers are advised to register early by contacting 604-279-7020 or
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“This course will help caregivers see that it’s not selfish to care for themselves first.” — Carol Dickson “Caregivers vary in age, background, and personality,” says Dickson. “What they share, though, is a strong desire to do everything they can for the person they’re caring for. And sometimes it’s just too much. It can lead to feelings of stress, guilt, or anger. “They’ve been putting other people’s needs before their own, and they have to take a step back to put things in perspective. This course will help caregivers see that it’s not selfish to care for themselves first.” For more information call 604-279-7020 or visit our website at www.volunteer richmond.ca.
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Seniors’ abuse protection programs to receive funding boost by Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has announced a $1 million boost to its seniors’ abuse protection programs, including extending the hours for a hotline to report suspicions of abuse or neglect. The bulk of the funding is to allow the Vancouver-based Seniors Abuse and Information Line to extend its hours to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. It offers information, advice and emotional support for seniors and their friends and relatives who suspect elderly people are being abused or taken advantage of. The number is 604-437-1940 in Metro Vancouver and toll-free
province-wide at 1-866-4371940. Saanich councillor and former MLA Susan Brice, a volunteer with the seniors’ support organization Silver Threads, said members see cases of abuse frequently. “It’s the elderly woman who comes to her craft class with unexplained bruises,” Brice said. “It’s the couple who lose thousands of dollars through a telemarketing scam. And it’s the quiet-speaking gentleman, who while living with family, appears neglected and uncared for.” Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan said he has encountered abuse and exploitation of seniors in his own family, and it comes up frequently as
he has traveled B.C. asking seniors and their caregivers what they need from government. In an interview, Sultan acknowledged that the funding is a modest effort to bolster volunteer efforts. “It is a beginning step, but it also reflects the fact that this problem can not be solved topdown,” Sultan said. “It will have to be solved bottom-up by mobilizing many different organizations around the province.” The B.C. government also provided $1.4 million last year to the B.C. Association of Community Response Networks, for prevention and education to reduce elder abuse and neglect. Katrine Conroy, NDP critic for
seniors, said she agrees with extra support for the information line, which is supported by lawyers and other experts to help seniors find help. “Anything that’s done to eliminate elder abuse is a good thing,” Conroy said. “The community resource networks are really good organizations.” She added that the government’s proposed Seniors’ Advocate is inadequate, because it is not an independent office and won’t deal with individual cases. Sultan said the advocate is to help develop policies to protect seniors, and a federal study being funded partly by the program will provide the information needed to to that.
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Devils to play for Western Shield by Don Fennell
April is Daffodil Month!
Sports Editor Three years ago, the Richmond Devils were happy to just win a few games. Three years later, they’re competing for a Western Canadian championship. Richmond’s Senior A women’s hockey team will challenge the best from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta along with B.C. champion Kamloops Vibe (to whom they lost the recent provincial final in Logan Lake) for the Western Shield at the Western Canada Regional Women’s Hockey Championships beginning Thursday at the Surrey Sports and Leisure Centre. Richmond will be seeded in the Senior B Division along with Kamloops (the defending Western Canadian champions), Grande Prairie Panthers, Manitoba Blazing Stars and West Central IceHawks. “This will be our first appearance in the Western Shield and the players are all very excited,” said Richmond manager John Korenic. “We have a lot of skill and talent,
Drop by your Kin’s Richmond location, 176-8180 No. 2 Road, on Saturday, on Saturday April 6th between 2 and 4pm. Samantha will be selling daffodil pins as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Stop by the booth to purchase your pin. Fresh fruit and veggie samples and balloons for the kids. The Kin’s Green Fighter who sells the most Samantha pins will receive a home Jaune takes the gym equipment from challenge for Canadian Tire.
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but one thing we place a high priority on as a board is making sure we have the right mix. We’ve got players with good personalities and determination and I think it’s something we’ll focus even more on going forward.”
All but four members of the Devils, who will play Saskatchewan champion West Central in their opening game at the Western Shield at 8 p.m. Thursday, are graduates of the Richmond Ravens’ Midget team coached by A.J. Sander. Sander has been working as a player development coach with the Devils throughout the season and will assist head coach Mark Mohr at the bench this week. Most of the players have arranged to take time off from their studies and/or work to participate in the series, but there will be at least one affiliate filling in as Rachel Berg takes the place of Julie Rosenfeld who is expected to undergo knee surgery this week. A strong-skating team, the Devils will also count heavily on goaltending to keep them in games. At the provincials, starter Kasey Schell (who seems to have a knack for playing well in big games) was stellar as Richmond overcame a 1-0 deficit to score two late thirdperiod goals in a 2-1 semifinal win over Victoria.
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“I remember most her dedication to the game and the players, and how she interacted with everyone so positively,” said Devils’ manager John Korenic, whose team—for the third consecutive year—hosted the Richmond Ravens Midget team in an exhibition game Saturday at Minoru Arenas. In addition to remembering Wong, the games have also raised funds for the B.C. Lupus Society. Last weekend’s game generated $4,508.09, all of which will be donated (and matched by the Wong family) to the provincial society. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune
disease characterized by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. A complex disease, it can target any tissue or organ of the body including skin, muscles, joints, blood, lungs, heart, kidneys and the brain. Men, women and children can be diagnosed with lupus, but between the ages of 15 and 45 nine times more women than men are diagnosed. Lupus is life-threatening and lifealtering, but while a serious condition in most cases it can be treated and controlled. Diagnosis and treatment are improving, allowing people to live increasingly active and productive lives.
“It’s one of those conditions that if you asked me about three years ago, I might have heard of but knew nothing about,” said Korenic. “Hopefully these three games have helped increase the general awareness of the illness, but they also reflect the caring people and the admiration they had for Samantha.” All but one of Wong’s siblings play hockey, including her youngest sister Sabrina who is a forward with the Richmond Devils. Sabrina normally wears uniform No. 19 but in honour of Samantha sported Big Sister’s No. 16 on Saturday and scored two goals and assisted on another.
Richmond gymnasts qualify for westerns Three local gymnasts are among the 63 from B.C. who have qualified for the 2013 Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships May 2 to 4 in Winnipeg. Niclolas Bourne and Chris Kaji of the Rich-
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From left, medal winners Thien Nguyen (BC), Toshi Uchiage (BC), Leivin Chung (Ontario) and Kenneth Lee (BC) in the senior men’s kata division at the 2013 Karate Canada National Championships in Toronto.
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Don Fennell photo Richmond City Chuckers will soon hear the familiar cry of “Play Ball” as the local baseball association prepares to hold its annual opening-day ceremonies April 13 at Latrace Field in Minoru Park.
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CARUSO, HILDA MARY Hilda was born in Parksville BC and passed away at the age of 92. She is predeceased by her husband, Roy Caruso and is survived by her son Douglas J. Caruso (Ana Maria Caruso), Grandchildren Jennifer Caruso (Graeme and Christine Stout) Marie Caruso.
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Hilda spent most of her time as a volunteer in the Richmond community. There will be no services as per her request. A special thank you to the staff of Rosewood Manor, for all their love and support. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Hilda’s memory to St. Alban’s Church Community Meal. Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre 604-273-3748
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Uchiages extend medal haul Toshi Uchiage, an instructor of the Thompson Karate Club and a member of the Steveston Karate Club, won the senior men’s kata division for a record 11th time at the recent national championships in Toronto. Uchiage first set the record with four consecutive titles in 2005 before subsequently extending his record. He also won five junior titles at the national level, starting at the age of 16. Uchiage’s sister Sumi won the bronze medal match in the senior women’s
kata division after narrowly losing her semifinal match 3-2. Seiya Takeuchi also won bronze in the under-21 men’s kata division after a 3-2 semifinal loss. He also joined Steveston Karate Club teammates Brandon Wilson and Roshan Kumar in competing in the kumite division, with all three coming close to winning medals. Steveston Karate Club athletes have now won a national title for 21 consecutive years.
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BESTH, Agnes May (nee Brown) Nov. 10, 1924 - Mar. 25, 2013 After a brief illness, Agnes passed away in Mt. St. Joseph’s Hospital. She is survived by her children Vann (Brenda), Kimm (Udo), Marilee (Kearnon) and Randee, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also, her sister Edna of Kelowna, and sister Evelyn (Cliff) and brother John (Louise) of Winnipeg, plus many nieces and nephews. Agnes’ parents immigrated from England, eventually settling in Winnipeg where she was born. Along with her husband (Gerry) and children, the family moved to Richmond in 1967, where she enjoyed the West Coast life style. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her favourite charities, B.C. Children’s Hospital or the Salvation Army. We love and miss you dearly Mom! Still waiting for you to win the ‘big one.’
SPRING FLEA MARKET Sat, April 6, 10am - 3pm at Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond. FREE ADMISSION Open to All Ages. Find treasures, new and old, at this bustling market! Gently used household items, clothes, books, dvd’s, video games, handmade crafts, music, baking and BBQ concession! Call 604-2388450 for more information.
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SYSTEM/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Donald’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. Donald’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 DFF’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. Donald’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 company’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.
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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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FURNITURE
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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Piano: GERARD HEINTZMAN upright piano. $200/obo. Good cond. (604)272-9951
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LARGE LOT ~ RICHMOND ~ Older 2 storey home - finished up and down, on large lot 66’ x 160’. 5151 Blundell, near Railway Ave. (MLS)
Orest Perry 604 273-8931 Lulu Island Realty
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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.
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604.488.9161 RICHMOND Williams/Shell. Newly reno’d 4bd up, new kit/appls, hrdwd flrs, cvrd deck, storage $1300/mo. Private 2 bdrm newly reno’d ste down; storage, $850/mo. Lots of prkg. Shrd hydro, gas, W&D. No pets. Avail anytime. 604-277-8269.
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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 #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
Richmond 2 bdrm $800 + 40% utils 4 appls Suit mature person, sm pet ok. 604-593-8596, 604-897-9225
REPAIRER’S LIEN ACT Whereas,
RICHMOND, No. 4 / Blundell. 1 bdrm suite. 4 appls, private lndry, pkng, $750/mo incl util. N/S. N/P. Call 604-649-7694
Norbert Sporns is indebted to Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. for repair’s on a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500V VIN: WDBGA51GXXA415189
RICHMOND. Steveston #1. 1 bdrm. Newly reno’d kitchen & bath. New carpets. np/ns. $775/mo. incls. utils. cbl. & WIFI. NOW! 604-837-7329
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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, UPPER
4 Rd/Francis 3bdrm new 2ba new kitchn new appl new paint new windows np/ns $1400 604-716-1261
For more information call Elite Bailiffs at 604-539-9900
RICHMOND. Reno’d lrg. 3 bdrm. 6 new appl. custom cabinets. NP/NS $1400/m. Avail imm. 604-616-3102
TOWNHOUSES
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RICHMOND - 1 BDRM suite, 1000 sf, in-ste lndry. n/s, n/p. $650/mo + utils. Avail. now. (604)277-5341
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Steveston Merchants Association Easter Egg Hunt
Emerson Mahan and Max Geyser.
Monica, Maria and Anna Robinson.
Michael, Melody and Christine Yang.
Steveston merchants fill kids Easter baskets
Around Town Amanda Oye
Alvin, Dominica, Eila and Teresa Prasad.
Rachel Zong and Jessica Zhou.
T
he streets of Steveston were overflowing with people last Sunday as hundreds of kids hopped around from business to business collecting treats during the Steveston Merchants Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt.
“It always boosts the community spirit,” said Jim Van der Tas, the president of the Steveston Merchants
Association. The event is all about giving back to the community and “building that strong community core,” he said. More than 35 businesses participated in the event, passing out lollipops, chocolate eggs and other sweets to kids, many of whom were prepared with baskets for their treats and a map showing where to go to find candy. Some of the kids were even dressed up in bunny ears. Sunday was the perfect day to walk around Steveston, so there were plenty of people who were pleasantly surprised by the event as well. “The sunshine brought out a lot of people there’s no doubt about it,” said Van der Tas. The Easter Egg Hunt
Lucille Lashman from The Prickly Pear handing out chocolate eggs.
is one of several events that the merchants association puts on throughout the year to help create a strong sense of community in Steveston. “It’s always about the community and keeping that hometown
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Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The
Richmond Review. Her column appears every Wednesday. She may be reached at amanda. oye@telus.net.
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