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Farm dumping, pipeline draws debate 12 of Richmond’s 19 candidates in the May 14 election make pitches to voters by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Twelve candidates vying for a seat in one of Richmond’s three ridings made pitches to voters Monday night at the first of two all-candidates meetings planned in the city. Few local issues bubbled to the surface at the meeting, organized by Richmond Centre for Disability, drawing approximately 150 people to Minoru Place Activity Centre on the same night as a televised leaders’ debate. But a protest camp on Finn Road—now in its fourth month—had some of the city’s 19 candidates jockeying for position. Several political hopefuls spoke about the need for greater enforcement of Agricultural Land Commission rules—and greater funding to the commission to make that happen. Linda Reid, the incumbent in Richmond East and the lone B.C. Liberal Party candidate to attend, said she has spent her 22-year political career advocating for stronger enforcement of farm rules. “Individuals today who are putting fill on farmland, an inappropriate use of farmland, absolutely needs enforcement,” said Reid, adding that “additional measures” were
Matthew Hoekstra photo Linda Reid, the Liberal incumbent in Richmond East, addresses a crowd Monday night at an all-candidates debate held at Minoru Place Activity Centre.
put in this year’s budget “to ensure that enforcement is in place.” Jerome Dickey, RichmondSteveston’s Green candidate, went farther, calling for an overhaul of the Agricultural Land Reserve to halt dumping on farmland.
“The ALR need to be reformed. We need to get to the bottom of that,” he said. Last week marked 100 days of protest outside a Finn Road farm, where a road is being built with demolition waste to accommodate a future tree nursery. The farm road,
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“I’ll personally write the nomination for them.” A proposed jet fuel pipeline in Richmond also got some attention Monday— although some candidates instead spoke about the proposed Enbridge pipeline in northern B.C.
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ER in ‘crisis,’ candidates forum told Candidate says system is broken, another says staff ‘chatting and eating popcorn’
“We have in B.C. lots of professionals, doctors, from other countries who can’t find jobs in their own profession.” — Gian Sihota
by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A forum thrusted Richmond Hospital’s emergency department into the spotlight Monday, as candidates running in the next B.C. election weighed in on the future of health care. A question from the audience at Minoru Place Activity Centre, which played host to the first of two all-candidates meetings, was said to have come from a physician at Richmond Hospital’s emergency department. The doctor wondered how candidates would deal with the department’s “crisis” due to understaffing. Chanel Donovan, representing the Unparty in Richmond Centre, questioned the need for more staff, relaying her experience of a recent visit. “I saw all these nurses and doctor probably not really doing anything. They were chatting,” she said to boos from the audience. “All the staff was hanging in the emergency room and doing really nothing. Sorry. At that time I was just looking and they were chatting and eating popcorn.” Donovan later said she doesn’t have an answer. “But that’s (why) the Unparty
Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond-Steveston NDP candidate Scott Stewart makes a point as Mike Donovan of Unparty and Jerome Dickey of the Greens listen.
wants to ask everybody what do you need, what should we do,” she said. “Your voice should be heard.” Linda Reid, the incumbent Liberal in Richmond East, said the health care system will “always be a work in progress” as the population grows. She said her party has put money toward doubling the number of nurses in training in B.C., has increased the number of doctors in training, and created medical
schools in Kelowna and Victoria. Reid, the lone Liberal candidate at the meeting, acknowledged patients do have to wait in emergency departments, but said they’re staffed with dedicated professionals doing the best they can. “The reality is I take my hats off to the staff. Physicians, nurses, everyone who works in health care today, they do an amazingly great job. You think of a service that never closes,
Candidates oppose proposed jet fuel pipeline From Page 1 Richmond Centre independent candidate Gary Law spoke against the airlines’ jet fuel pipeline proposal in Richmond. “I won’t do something for the sake of making money, so I’m against it,” said Law, saying the review process has been “non-transparent.” Wolfe said the jet fuel pipeline proposal— and its promise of Panamax oil tankers on the South Arm of the Fraser River—prompted the government to review the future of the George Massey Tunnel, and he pledged to “sleep in front of bulldozers” if the pipeline was ever approved. “There’s no way that I would stand for a jet fuel pipeline to bisect Richmond,” he said. “It’s not just the pipeline, it’s actually both ends of it that are more of a concern for me.” Gian Sihota said he has heard concerns over a possible pipeline, but the NDP candidate in Richmond East didn’t rule out its possibility, saying more input and study of other options is needed. “I share the concerns of the residents, but I also have heard, and share, the economic impacts of this project. So what we need to do is we need to have some more consultation of this project.” Another all-candidates meeting is scheduled for Thursday at Richmond Secondary School (7171 Minoru Blvd.) from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s organized by the Richmond Teachers Association. There will also be a debate on Wednesday,
Matthew Hoekstra photo Independent candidate Cliff Wei addresses the crowd.
May 8 at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel (7571 Westminster Hwy.) at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and will feature candidates from all Richmond ridings. Voters go to the polls to elect a new provincial government May 14.
open 24/7, it’s a huge gift we have in Richmond.” But the Green party’s Jerome Dickey, running in Richmond-Steveston, called the health care system “broken.” “Money only goes so far. I think we need to look at the system overall and it probably needs to be overhauled,” he said, noting local communities need more say in health decisions.
What they said Richmond Centre •Richard Lee, Independent: “I have learned that to lead the people I must first learn to walk behind the people. The translation is, I must earn the privilege and the honour to serve the people.” •Gary Law, Independent: “We need common sense solutions from knowing our community inside and out. If I’m elected I would do my best to reduce crime in Richmond and find out what the best solutions to reduce (taxes are). •Chanel Donovan, Unparty: “I often hear that complaint from people that they don’t feel represented by the politician. So here comes (the unParty). We want to bring the true democracy back to the society, that we want everyone (to have) a voice.” •Michael Wolfe, Green: “What really counts is when (the party leaders) go to Victoria, they vote for you. They don’t have restrictions… I’m voting for the people of Richmond. that’s who I’m hoping to represent. Not just in this one election, but for a lifetime.” Richmond-Steveston •Scott Stewart, NDP: “I’ve been around talking to folks in Richmond-Steveston, and what they’ve told me—they want change. They told me about inadequate funding for schools. They told me about a private hospital. They told me about kids going to school without proper nutrition. One in five families in Richmond live below the poverty line.” •Mike Donovan, Unparty: “Government right now is top-down, it’s not the bottomup. We don’t make decisions ourselves, we elect decision-makers. It’s very disempower-
Running against Dickey in Richmond-Steveston is the NDP’s Scott Stewart, who said his party would address overcrowded emergency rooms by boosting funding to home care and extended care. “Twenty per cent of patients in acute care beds need an alternative care facility. They need extended care or perhaps care in the home,” he said. “This is a more economical way of finding space in the hospital, and then you can move people that are waiting for an acute care bed out of the emergency room, up into the acute care beds.” Gian Sihota, NDP candidate in Richmond East, blamed Liberal cutbacks. He suggested the solution lies in newcomers. “We have in B.C. lots of professionals, doctors, from other countries who can’t find jobs in their own profession. So there’s a need to have their credentials assessed and evaluated,” he said. Ping Chan, who is running for the B.C. Excalibur Party in Richmond East, suggested Canadian soldiers returning home from duty who want a career in medicine should have their education fast-tracked. “They served the country, if they really want to die for us, then why not?”
ing, and in my view, it’s not the future. We have some ideas to change this. It’s more a deliberative democracy.” •Jerome Dickey, Green: “As I witness our city leaders try to manage a multitude of local issues with a clear lack of support from our provincial government, I believe new times call for new ideas. For 20 years we’ve had a two-party system, with antagonists, scandals and lack of transparency.” Richmond East •Ping Chan, Excalibur: “My name is Ping Chan, like ping pong channel. The first part of each… I advocate to reduce the PST slowly, create jobs with foreign investment—not the foreign workers. And we need jobs—jobs for the children.” •Gian Sihota, NDP: “This election is different because people are hungry for change. (The Liberals) have no new ideas. For the past 12 years we have seen the Liberals attack the Agricultural Land Reserve and making it incredibly hard for the family farmers to survive.” •Nathaniel Lim, Conservative: “For the long term, affordable housing is not sustainable. The government can’t continue to provide that. What we need to do is to grow the economy. We need to find is jobs, high paying jobs, so that people can afford to get those jobs and buy those places.” •Linda Reid, Liberal: “I think people are looking for, today, stability. I think they’re looking for security. I think they want the ability to care for their own families. I’ve said often that the best social program in the world is a job.” •Cliff Wei, Independent: “I will walk side by side with you to attend to the seniors, middle class, the working class, the students. I will attend to your needs. This is what an independent candidate can do.”
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Minoru Chapel Opera Opera di Concertisti presents La Fille du Régiment 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. La Fille du Régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment), a quickly-paced comic opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti, premiered in 1840 in Paris. Arias include “Salut à la France”, which became France’s unofficial national anthem and “À mes amis”, the fiendishly difficult tenor aria that catapulted Pavarotti into world fame. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for students/seniors (+tax). 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 #286658 for the 2:00 p.m. concert, #286659 for
The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave several locations throughout Richmond from April 8 to May 22. For a full list, please visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving). Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189.
Richmond celebrates Asian Heritage Month Celebrate Asian culture and heritage in May May marks Asian Heritage Month. Join the City of Richmond, in partnership with Tree of Life Events and community groups, in a monthlong celebration of Pan-Asian arts, culture and cuisine in an exploration of Asian heritage and traditions. For a list of events during Asian Heritage Month in Richmond, visit www.richmond.ca/culture > About > Events > Asian Heritage Month. For more details, please contact Alan Hill, Cultural Diversity Coordinator at 604-276-4391 or alan.hill@richmond.ca.
New and improved Criminal Activity Map Visit www.richmond.ca/crime The City of Richmond and Richmond RCMP Detachment have relaunched the Criminal Activity Map on the City’s webpage at www.richmond.ca/crime. Residents and businesses are now able to view current property crimes that have recently occurred along with detailed information, and are provided with tips on how to prevent similar crimes from occurring in the future.
Move for your health Move for Health Week May 6 - 10
Get Ready Richmond Personal Preparedness Workshops Register for free workshops The Personal Preparedness workshops will teach you the risks of, how to make an emergency plan for, 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 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt)
The City of Richmond is celebrating World Move for Health Day (May 10) with a week-long campaign to promote awareness of the benefits of healthy active living for people of all ages who live, play and work in our community.
South Arm Community Centre Tuesday, May 7 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Reg #275663, Free, 18+ years
Try out a fitness class, learn something new at one of the scheduled Speaker Series events, encourage your kids to be active one hour a day as part of the school challenge and come to Minoru Park for the Move for Health Festival on Friday evening, featuring activities for all ages!
Youth Week 2013
Find out more about Richmond’s Move for Health Week events at www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth. The City of Richmond’s Move for Health Week initiative is presented by Shaw Communications, with support from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Healthy Families BC, along with the Richmond Review as a media partner. Move for Health Week activities are delivered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond School District, the City’s Community Association partners and local sports organizations.
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Get out there and enjoy it This provincial celebration of youth is held annually May 1-7. It is a week of excitement and celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments and diversity of youth across the province. As part of BC Youth Week, the City of Richmond and Community Associations are hosting eight free (or low-cost) events. These fun and interactive events are a great way for youth to spend time with friends in a safe, youth-friendly environment and celebrate being a youth in Richmond! For all details, visit www.richmond.ca/youthweek.
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Drug mules’ story was hard to believe
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Man and woman who barely knew each other posed as couple by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A man and a woman from Surrey who barely knew each other before leaving on a three-week trip abroad, carrying suitcases handed to them by a drug-dealing acquaintance who funded the trip, have been convicted of exporting a controlled substance. Michael Andre Norman Tremblay, 46, and Nadine Fayann Prevost, 33, were originally arrested in 2010, just minutes before they were to step on a plane bound for Australia. The pair, who recognized one another from hanging out at the same bar and who fed their drug habits via the same individual, were pulled aside by Canada Border Service agents at the Vancouver International Airport on April 10, 2010 after their answers to basic questions set off alarm bells. The border officers were actually checking for travellers carrying more than $10,000 in cash, but when the stories from the two travelling companions didn’t make sense, they were pulled aside for further questioning, and their suitcases removed from the plane and searched. Inside their luggage, border officers found 7.87 kilograms of ecstasy, also known as MDMA, with a value of around $40,000. In a B.C. Supreme Court judgement, Justice Gregory J. Fitch found the pair guilty. According to the ruling, Prevost and Tremblay were hired to make the trip by a drug dealer named Jimmy. Prevost, a single mother of two teens, one with special needs, said she met Jimmy in a bar through her former husband. She testified that she was contacted by Jimmy, who asked if she would like to go on a trip to Australia with a companion named Mike, someone she recognized from the bar. She was told she would be Mike’s travelling companion, and would be paid $5,000 for the trip. “(W)hile she knew Jimmy to be a drug dealer, she did not know that Jimmy was involved in the exportation of drugs. She testified that it never entered her mind that Jimmy would do anything that might cause her to be arrested.” But Justice Fitch rejected her testimony. “The circumstances, collectively viewed were highly suspicious and I am satisfied that this was
apparent to Prevost...In fact, she admitted (to border officers) she thought something bad could be in the suitcase, knew that the suitcase ‘wasn’t cricket’ and was nervous about it when she left for the airport.” Prevost claimed she was ignorant of what was inside the suitcases, making her an “innocent dupe.” “Ms. Prevost was not a credible witness.” Tremblay testified he became addicted to pain kill-
ers, alcohol and marijuana after a car accident six or seven years ago. Tremblay, who bought cocaine from Jimmy, said he was approached about the trip about two months prior to the flight. Tremblay told the court that Jimmy said he would be transporting $250,000 in cash, and that he would be paid on his return. But Tremblay’s testimony that he did not know who he was meeting in Australia, where he was going to
meet them, and did not ask Jimmy for any details about these arrangements, “is incredible,” Justice Fitch wrote. “He...testified that he never asked or wondered at the time why he was being asked to do this. His testimony on this point defies common sense. I reject completely his version of events that he thought the purpose of this trip was to transport money on behalf of Jimmy from Australia to India.”
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City Board Asphalt paving advisory April 8 to May 22, 2013 The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from April 8 to May 22: • 7000 Block Heather Street • Odlinwood Subdivision • Odlin Road (Carter Drive to Cul-de-sac) • 5000 Block Blundell Road • 4000 Block No.4 Road
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Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving) for more information.
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 604-276-4300 (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. South Arm Community Centre Tuesday, May 7 7:00- 9:00 pm Reg # 275663, Free, 18+ years
Cambie Community Centre Thursday, May 23 7:00 – 9:00 pm Reg #276959, Free, 18+ years
Steveston Community Centre Thursday, May 9 6:30 – 8:30 pm Reg # 275110, Free, 18+ years
West Richmond Community Centre Tuesday, May 28 7:00 – 9:00 pm Reg # 275262, Free, 18+ years
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City Board Business Regulation Bylaw 7538 Amendment Bylaw 9013 At the April 22, 2013 Council meeting, three readings were given to Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw 9013, to permit an amusement centre (internet/video arcade type amusement machines) to be operated from premises located at 100 – 8511 Alexandra Road. Council will consider adoption of the bylaw at the May 27, 2013 Council meeting and if adopted, the bylaw will come into effect on May 28, 2013. 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 May 27, 2013 Council meeting. All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption on May 27, 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>April 15, 2013>Agenda and Staff Reports>item #1). For more information on the proposed Bylaw Amendment, please contact the Business Licence Division at 604-276-4155. David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office
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EDITORIAL: Time to reform the all-candidates meeting
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lenty of discussion in recent years has centred around the inevitable shift to digital voting. Voting electronically—through the Internet or a network not yet envisioned—is seen as a way to grow voter turnout and engage younger people in democracy.
What’s more deserving of our immediate attention is the lowly all-candidates meeting. Each election, citizens’ groups and local organizations dutifully organize these so-called debates in the name of democracy. The meetings give voters a chance to meet their candidates and hear what they have to say. At the very least, it’s a way for citizens to see if their future political representatives have a pulse and pick up some campaign literature for some thrilling late-night reading. It’s time we re-think the all-candidates meeting. During this provincial campaign, at least three such meetings—for all three Richmond ridings—are planned. The first was Monday, which drew about 150 people at its peak, and thinned out considerably before the night was done. Just three in five candidates bothered to show up. That’s no doubt a slap in the face to some voters, but it was simple strategy for many candidates. Spending three hours answering questions alongside a dozen others (or 20 if
Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond East B.C. Conservative hopeful Nathaniel Lim addressed an all-candidates meeting on Monday.
it’s a civic campaign)—and for the conscientious, perhaps a few more hours preparing—might not be seen as the best use of time. Candidates might change the minds of a few undecided voters, but crowds at all-candidates meetings are largely stacked with people who’ve already made up their minds. Many are just there to cheer on friends and family. Candidates may reach a few more
people through media coverage, but that’s not a guarantee. It’s time to look to new methods of engaging voters during election periods. Debates can offer far greater interest to voters than simple meetings. How about multiple events, where sparring partners are chosen through a weighted lottery, and stream it all live online? What about online, moder-
ated discussion forums? Maybe the all-candidates meeting should go to where the people are, instead of the people going to where they are. Better ways for candidates to reach out to voters in 2013 should be explored. That will require the help and support from government— through Elections B.C.—and the community groups and citizens that are already engaged.
Living more in the outdoors child started all day schooling.
Life Lessons
Andrea Phillpotts
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ast week, my husband and I explored a secret beach a short drive from Richmond. It was our first outdoor adventure together since our youngest
We trudged along forestshaded trails, tender ferns unfurling in the new green of the undergrowth. A switch back led us to a sandy beach ringed with grasses. The low tide was studded with herons, seagulls, and the occasional rock. We pulled up a sun bleached log, stuffed a jacked under our heads, and were asleep within minutes. When we woke, it was as if the weight of the world had been lifted from our shoulders. Nature can be relaxing. It can be peaceful, inspiring, and healthy for all of us in our modern lives. These benefits, in fact, are at the heart of a new challenge put out by the David Suzuki Foundation. The 30x30 challenge urges Canadians to spend 30 minutes outdoors each day
for the 30 days of May. Environmentalists are concerned that humans are no longer connected with our natural environment; this leads to people not caring in the same way about its preservation. In the past, our very survival depended on how well we knew the land, the weather, and the turning of the seasons. According to current studies referenced by the David Suzuki Foundation, human beings in North America spend 95% of their time inside buildings or cars. This is a 50% reduction in the past 50 years. Young people spend 6 hours of their day in front of a television or computer screen and only 6 minutes outside. What it adds up to is a “great disconnect” with nature. Many of us don’t feel comfortable outside
and would rather hang out in a mall instead of walking through the Richmond Nature Park. It’s too bad because nature can offer us a lot. Spending time outdoors lowers stress levels and depression, increases energy, heightens immunity, reduces ADD symptoms, and can lead to a 50 per cent reduction in risk of diabetes and heart attacks, and a 30 per cent lower risk of colon cancer. So I’m on for the challenge. Right now, fitting 30 minutes doing anything in my busy life seems daunting but with the weather getting nicer every week, I am looking forward to exploring the wilder sides of Richmond. Maybe I’ll go for that bike ride on Iona Island I’ve always wanted to do. Perhaps I’ll take my kids geocaching along Shell Trail. Definitely, I’ll
Environmentalists are concerned that humans are no longer connected with our natural environment. pull out our old kite and go for a picnic at Gary Point. And for certain, I’ll be back to that magical beach just south of Richmond where I experienced first hand, the incredible restorative power of Mother Nature. For more information about the challenge, visit 30x30.davidsuzuki.org/ 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.
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English allows immigrants to enjoy Canada
Editor: The other day I was breezing through one of the newspapers and came across a short article about pop star Katy Perry selling her three-acre Hollywood mansion located just off Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles for $6.925 million. Sure, nothing special about another megastar selling their home in Hollywood. Wait a minute! Three acres for $6.9 million? On Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles? I pulled out the calculator
Editor: My mother tongue is Cantonese but I was sent to a colonial English school. By the time I came to Canada in 1982, I was able to enjoy English prose and poetry. I had looked forward to settling down here where I could function using my English skills. During these 30 years I gathered much information concerning life in Canada and Canadian mentality. I even studied my sons’ literature books and other North American creative writing series. Soon I was able to express myself using extended descriptive similes and metaphors, hyperboles, litotes, puns as fluently as I speak. Coming to this country with
and found that the price for her property works out to $52.99 per square foot of land. I looked up a “teardown” house built on an 8,583-square-foot piece of land in the West Richmond neighbourhood where I grew up. It was currently listed at $839,900, down from about $1.1 million two years ago. A quick calculation gave me a price of $97.86 per square foot of property or a price of $128.16 per square foot from two years ago. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the Katy Perry property comes with an 8,830 square foot
luxurious Mediterranean mansion, seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms complete with a lagoon-like swimming pool. The Richmond house? It is essentially an empty piece of land. Even factoring in the comparison of a sub-divided property to acreage, this clearly illustrates how over-priced Richmond has become. Richmond’s population has reached 200,000, up from 108,000 in 1986. A more telling statistic would be to find out what percentage of the population living in Richmond in 1986 that can still afford to remain here. Ken Moffatt Richmond
knowledge of English certainly enables you to contribute in any way and to enjoy all the golden opportunities our country has to offer. I would like to end by quoting two lines from W.H. Davies’ famous poem: “What is this life, full of care; We have no time to stand and stare.” No time to speak and think in English, No time to polish our English language abilities, In this land of golden opportunities. A poor life this is under Canadian skies, Knowing no English and building no Canadian ties. Lai Ha Li Richmond
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Would you like to help shape Steveston’s future? You’re invited to learn about and comment on the City of Richmond’s Steveston Village Conservation Strategy update and proposed long-term Streetscape Visions for Chatham Street and Bayview Street. 2. Streetscape Visions for Chatham Street and Bayview Street:
The City of Richmond is seeking the public’s feedback on two important projects. Neighbourhood residents, businesses and visitors are invited to learn about and provide feedback on these projects online or at a dropin style open house.
Proposed concepts will be presented that are intended to (a) enhance the public realm; (b) promote walking in Steveston Village; and (c) improve on-street parking.
Public Open House Saturday, May 4, 2013 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. Steveston Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room 4111 Moncton Street
Ways to be involved: • Visit www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca to learn more about the projects and provide comments. • Attend the public open house on Saturday, May 4.
Display boards will outline each of the projects and City staff will be on hand to discuss the projects and answer questions. Printed feedback forms will be available.
1. Steveston Village Conservation Strategy: • The area covered by the Strategy is bounded by Chatham Street, No. 1 Road, Bayview Street, and 3rd Avenue. • The goals of the Strategy are to enhance Village heritage conservation to protect the exteriors of
17 identified heritage buildings and to carefully manage the other 73 buildings in the Village. • The proposed changes will fine-tune the Strategy in certain parts of the Village regarding permitted building height, maximum density and the amount of parking required for new residential developments.
• For information on the changes to the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy, email Barry Konkin at barry.konkin@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4279. • For information on the Streetscape Visions email Sonali Hingorani at sonali.hingorani@richmond.ca or call 604-276-4049.
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Our community, our future Visit Richmond’s online community regularly to connect to major strategies and projects the City is working on.
What’s new: check out and comment on the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy and Streetscape Visions for Chatham Street and Bayview Street.
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Youth Week
may 1-7, 2013
This is YOUR week, so get out and enjoy it! City of Richmond U-ROC (Richmond Outstanding Community) Youth Awards Celebrating the achievements and dedication of youth, youth groups and asset champions within the Richmond community. By invitation only. Thursday, May 2 - 5:30-9:00 p.m. Richmond Olympic Oval www.richmond.ca/uroc
FREE | Acoustic Night @ Steveston
Black-Tie Youth Brunch
FREE | Cambie Hip-Hop Jam
For only $1, celebrate in style at this fabulous brunch buffet with live entertainment and great door prizes. Dress to impress! Limited capacity. Register in person at Thompson Community Centre.
Hip Hop music by local DJs, entertainment and dancing.
Saturday, May 4 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thompson Community Centre Banquet Hall Info: Gogo Lalli at glalli@richmond.ca
FREE | Shine Bright
Come listen to good music by local musicians or better yet, get up and play in front of the crowd! Acoustic or piano sets welcome. Friday, May 3 - 8:30 p.m.-midnight Steveston Community Centre Info: 604-238-8019
Monday, May 6 - 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cambie Community Centre (outside the main entrance) Info: 604-233-8379
Youth Fitness Expo Try one, two, three or all four fitness related activities for only $2.50 per session! Registration required. In person, online at www.richmond.ca/register or 604-276-4300.
You’re invited to the Richmond Youth Media Program (RYMP) for this light painting demonstration Beginner Weight Training #262036 and youth media arts show. Beginner Boot Camp - #262023 Saturday, May 4 - Noon-4:00 p.m. Beginner Spin - #262031 Media Lab - Richmond Youth Beginner Yoga - #262033 Media Program Tuesday, May 7 - 4:00-6:00 p.m. Info: 604-247-8303 or South Arm Community Centre medialab@richmond.ca Info: 604-718-8060
For all details, visit www.richmond.ca/youthweek Community Association
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Onni Imperial Landing saga continues Editor: Undeterred by continuing negative feedback from the community on their many past efforts to maximize their profits by rezoning the waterfront Imperial Landing properties, Onni is having yet another kick at the can. The community message to Onni in the past has been that there must be a substantial benefit to the community in return for rezoning. Onni’s idea of a substantial benefit last time around was a $50,000 donation to the Steveston Community Centre in return for the millions it would reap over time from rezoning the permitted ground floor uses in the six buildings from mixed maritime to commercial/retail. Commercial/retail zoning would also generate a lot of traffic in what is presently a residential neighbourhood with many young children. Onni pointed to the large underground parking garage under the buildings, but then admitted that they would charge for parking while there is 2 hour free parking on the surrounding residential streets.
Onni wants to rezone its new commercial units in Steveston to allow uses other than those related to the fishing and boating industries.
Onni continues to say that it welcomes feedback on how the re-zoning could “better serve the community’s needs.” At one of the previous community meetings organized by Onni, they suggested yet more coffee shops, pharmacies and restaurants, not exactly underserved needs in Steveston. On the other hand, those attending showed considerable support for a suggestion from the community that Onni provide rent free use of the entire ground floor of one of the two eastern buildings for a new Steveston Library. Together with two hour free parking in the underground garage, this would be
a major improvement in community services for Steveston’s growing population, much of that growth the result of Onni’s own Imperial Landing project. City council should continue to reject Onni’s re-zoning proposals until Onni includes free community use of one of the buildings and free two hour parking in the underground garage. Residents should continue to show up at all of Onni’s community feedback events to send the same message. Eventually Onni will get tired of looking at all that vacant space and do the right thing. John Roston Richmond
HEALTH IS . . . in Richmond
May 2013 Join Richmond artists, performers, community leaders and innovators in honouring and exploring our Asian and Pan Asian Culture and Intercultural Heritage. FREE events are happening throughout May all across our city. For more details visit:
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. . . doing what I love because it helps me to stay independent! HEALTH 2013 May 6–10 www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth
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Missed opportunity on the waterfront Editor: As the hoarding is removed from Steveston’s newest waterfront development, the chatter from neighbourhood coffee shops gets louder as villagers question the “reveal” and attempt to make sense of what they see. Between sips of coffee a multitude of critical comments can be heard suggesting “they would have, should have, could have,” but none goes far enough to explain how we ended up with this ill-conceived debacle. This monolithic development has emerged following a dozen years of planning and politics focused on defining the look and feel for a very significant site at the Steveston village waterfront. What happened to the character defined in the Steveston Heritage Strategy, which has largely been ignored in the design? Onni doesn’t get any points for its quality of materials and finishes nor its undulating sea of concrete plazas and structures or its brutalistic concrete pillars with its boring landscape. We were looking for an outcome that would enhance our community and in this case we ask ourselves, does the new waterfront achieve this? Absolutely not, and why is so much of the property up for rent? Simple, Onni doesn’t like it either and is applying to the city to deviate from the original plan and rezone some of the spaces. The project will continue to evolve and it’s certainly difficult to imagine that this sea of concrete and glass will ever be seen as a lively public village space. One thing for sure, word on the street has it that this is not the outcome residents had anticipated, and it will never be a source of pride for Steveston village. As the developer readies to make a quick exit the coffee klatch continues the debate and all agree they should have secured a better outcome. Is it too late? What can be done at this stage to make the development more inviting? Maybe we could make one last plea with the developer to install some decent landscaping on the plazas and around its perimeter, which would go along way to softening it’s abrupt interface with the rest of the village. Maybe city officials could regroup and ask themselves what went wrong in hope that we all have learned something form this and it will never happen again. Sad and disappointing, we really did expect more. What a shame. Kathleen Beaumont Richmond
Better metaphor Editor: Re: “Taking down Green critics’ shibboleth,” Letters. Perhaps the letter writer prefers a more Canadian metaphor/shibboleth(?!): How about thousands of bused-in protesters waving plywood signs at an anti-logging rally? George Pope Blundell
. . . doing what I love because it makes me feel good about myself! HEALTH 2013 May 6–10 www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth
New Green Carts and kitchen containers for recycling food scraps and yard trimmings are being delivered in April and May. Check the guide below for the delivery schedule.
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Editor: On Monday April 29, there was an all-candidates meeting at the Richmond Seniors Centre, sponsored by the Richmond Centre for Disability. Four Richmond Centre candidates showed up—two independent, one for Unparty and one for B.C. Greens. They answered questions on health, education, transit, the environment and the jet fuel pipeline, so we now know where these candidates stand. However there was no representation by Richmond Centre candidates for the B.C. Liberals, B.C. Conservatives and B.C. NDP. So we do not know where they stand on issues important to local voters. There was not even an explanation for their absence. We were disappointed! Charis and Roger Nathan Richmond
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Environmental Programs Information Line: 604-276-4010 www.richmond.ca/greencart
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Celebrate Move for Health Week May 6–10 Try out a new activity, learn something new at one of the free Speaker Series events, support your kids to be active one hour a day as part of the School Challenge or take part in the Community/Workplace Challenge and come to Minoru Park for the Move for Health Festival on Friday May 10, featuring activities for all ages! The City of Richmond’s Move for Health Week initiative is presented by Shaw Communications, with support from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Healthy Families BC and with the Richmond Review as a media partner. Move for Health Week activities are delivered in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, the Richmond School District, the City’s Community Association partners and local sports organizations.
Find out more about Richmond’s Move for Health Week events at www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth
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. . . playing outside to give me a strong body and mind! HEALTH 2013 May 6–10 www.richmond.ca/moveforhealth
Matthew Hoekstra photo Doors will open on the new home of the Steveston tram Friday night.
Doors Open on Richmond culture Annual free event returns to local sites this weekend by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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oors will again open this year to Richmond’s arts, cultural, heritage and spiritual sites, as the Doors Open event returns
this weekend.
This year 49 sites are participating including heritage landmarks, places of worship, art studios and historical buildings. Last year’s sites drew a total of 18,000 visitors, according to the City of Richmond. See Page 12
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Doors Doors Doors Richmond Richmond Richmond May 4 and 5, 2013 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and 5, 2013 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and 5, 2013 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photos by: Nanaksar Gursikh Temple, City of Richmond Archives No. 1999 4 3 1327, Jeanette Jarville, London Heritage Farm, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Rita McArthur, Hans Sipma Photography, Thrangu Monastery Photos by: Nanaksar Gursikh Temple, City of Richmond Archives No. 1999 4 3 1327, Jeanette Jarville, London Heritage Farm, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Rita McArthur, Hans Sipma Photography, Thrangu Monastery Photos by: Nanaksar Gursikh Temple, City of Richmond Archives No. 1999 4 3 1327, Jeanette Jarville, London Heritage Farm, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Rita McArthur, Hans Sipma Photography, Thrangu Monastery
Explore Richmond’s arts, culture and heritage Explore Richmond’s culture heritage Explore Richmond’s arts, culture and heritage during this FREE arts, Doors Open and weekend. during this FREE Doors Open weekend. during thisincluding: FREE arts, Doors Open weekend. Explore Richmond’s culture and heritage Choose from 49 sites heritage landmarks; places of worship; Choose from 49 sites heritage landmarks; places worship; during thisincluding: FREE Doors Open weekend. art galleries museums and national historic sitesof more. Choose fromand 49 studios; sites including: heritage landmarks; places ofand worship;
Photos by: Nanaksar Gursikh Temple, City of Richmond Archives No. 1999 4 3 1327, Jeanette Jarville, London Heritage Farm, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Rita McArthur, Hans Sipma Photography, Thrangu Monastery
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art galleries and studios; museums and national historic sites and more. art galleries studios; museums and national historic sites more. Choose from 49 sitesOpen including: heritage landmarks; places worship; Freeand Doors brochures available after April 24 of atand Doors Open brochures available after April 24 art City galleries and studios; museums and national historic ofFree Richmond facilities or at www.richmond.ca/doorsopen. Free Doors Open brochures available after Aprilsites 24 at atand more. City of Richmond facilities or www.richmond.ca/doorsopen. City ofFree Richmond facilities or at atMonth www.richmond.ca/doorsopen. Doors Open brochures available after Aprilkick-off 24 at with the Doors Open and Asian Heritage Celebrations Doors Open and Asian Heritage Month Celebrations kick-off the City of of Richmond facilities or atTram www.richmond.ca/doorsopen. Opening the new Steveston Building, 4011 Moncton Street, Doors Open and Asian Heritage Month Celebrations kick-off with with the of the Steveston Tram Building, 4011 Moncton Street, Friday, Opening May 3, 7:00–9:30 p.m. FREE admission. The evening entertainment, Opening ofand the new new Steveston Building, 4011features Moncton Street, Doors Open Asian Heritage Tram Month Celebrations kick-off with the Friday, May 3, p.m. The evening features entertainment, and a FREE specialadmission. Pecha-Kucha Night presentation! Friday, Opening Mayrefreshments 3, 7:00–9:30 7:00–9:30 p.m. FREE admission. The evening features entertainment, of the new Steveston Tram Building, 4011 Moncton Street, refreshments and aa special Pecha-Kucha Night presentation! refreshments specialadmission. Pecha-Kucha presentation! Friday, May 3, 7:00–9:30and p.m. FREE The Night evening features entertainment, refreshments and a special Pecha-Kucha Night presentation!
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May 4 and 5, 2013 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and 5, 2013 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supported by: Richmond Diversity Services • Richmond Heritage Commission • Richmond Public Art Program Supported by: Richmond Diversity Services • Richmond Heritage Commission • Richmond Public Art Program Supported by: Richmond Diversity Services • Richmond Heritage Commission • Richmond Public Art Program Supported by: Richmond Diversity Services • Richmond Heritage Commission • Richmond Public Art Program
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May is Asian Heritage Month The Government of Canada declared May as Asian Heritage Month, which kicks off in grand fashion on Friday, at the new Steveston tram building. Festivities, held from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will coincide with the Doors Open Richmond 2013, and the 100th birthday of Steveston’s No. 1220 interurban tram. “Richmond has an abundance of
Asian culture and we are proud to celebrate our diversity and vibrant multicultural community through a series of fun, inclusive and educational events,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. For more information about Asian Heritage Month, visit richmond.ca/ culture, or contact cultural diversity coordinator Alan Hill at 604-276-4391, or via e-mail at alan.hill@richmond.ca.
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Another view of the new tram barn, which will be housing the Sockeye Special.
Matthew Hoekstra photo
Bus trips new for this year’s Doors Open May environmental sustainability workshops
From Page 10 Venues will offer free admission to visitors
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.
The sixth annual event kicks off with the opening of the new Steveston
Register for free classes This series of workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticides 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. Gardening with native plants Sunday, May 5 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Reg #262288, Free, 13+ years Richmond Nature Park 11851 Westminster Highway Get off the lawn! Alternatives to turf lawns New Sunday, May 5 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Reg #262290, Free, 13+ years Richmond Nature Park 11851 Westminster Highway Beautiful gardens without pesticides Saturday, May 11 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Reg #262214, Free, 13+ years Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue
Healthy lawns: work less and enjoy more Saturday, May 11 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Reg #262217, Free, 13+ years Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Backyard and balcony/patio composting Sunday, May 19 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Reg #258995, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway Harvesting compost Sunday, May 19 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Reg #258996, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway
Attracting pollinators to your garden New Saturday, May 11 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Reg #262215, Free, 13+ years Thompson Community Centre 5151 Granville Avenue Under the City’s Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, many pesticides can no longer be used for lawn and garden beautification.
Drop-in Hockey Richmond Ice Centre Drop-in Hockey every day at the Richmond Ice Centre for as low as $6.90 per session! Adult Drop in Hockey - Recreation hockey games for those 19 years and older. Beginner and Senior Drop in Hockey - A slower paced recreation hockey experience for beginners and those 55 years and older. Stick and Puck - Individual skill and development for adults 19 years and older. No charge for goalies. Save 10% and register up to one week in advance with a 10 visit card. For schedule and other arena information, call 604-448-5366. Richmond Ice Centre 14140 Triangle Road
For more information about the Bylaw, natural pest solutions or the list of permitted pesticides, visitwww.richmond.ca/pesticides.
For schedule: Online: www.richmond.ca/arenas Richmond Ice Centre: 604-448-5366
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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tram barn on Friday, May 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The $1.3-million 2,800-square-foot building is located near the playground in Steveston Park at No. 1 Road and Moncton Street. The barn houses the “Sockeye Special,” an electric-powered tram that once transported commuters from Steveston to downtown Vancouver in 45 minutes. New this year are free bus trips to select Doors Open sites. A bus will depart Richmond Cultural Centre at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days of the event. Saturday morning’s trip is a family affair, with visits to Helijet International Terminal, Sea Island Fire Hall, Terra Nova Rural Park and the BC Ambulance Service station. The afternoon trip includes visits to Thrangu Monastery, Lingyen Mountain Temple, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre and Science of Spirituality Meditation and Ecology Centre. Sunday morning’s excursion takes riders to London Heritage Farm, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, Steveston tram and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. The afternoon ride includes visits to Loraine Wellman Fine Art Home Studio, Gina Page Fine Art Home Studio, Alice Saunders Fine Art Home Studio and Aphrodite Blagojevic Fine Art Home Studio. For more information see richmond.ca/ doorsopen or look for a brochure at civic facilities.
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t’s little more than a circle of dirt, but with help from some green thumbs and Mother Nature, it will soon be the pizza circle.
The Steveston Community Society will celebrate the opening of the Steveston Educational Garden Sunday, May 5. Built in
Steveston Community Park, east of the Martial Arts Centre, the garden isn’t a traditional community garden with rentable plots. Instead it will be home to garden programs, workshops, special events and learning opportunities for children. Enter the pizza circle. Here, herbs, tomatoes and other ingredients essential to a good pizza will be grown in a pie-shaped garden bed. “There’s going to be so many opportunities to enjoy the garden, not just for fruits and vegetables,” said Janice Froese, executive director of the society. Locals planted the seed for the garden a few years ago, and with
the support of a federal grant and the city, formal plans sprouted last fall. Volunteers helped
turn the sod and the garden began to take shape this spring. See Page 14
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New garden opens this Sunday From Page 13 Accessibility is key to the project. Children, adults and seniors of all levels of abilities will be able to freely move around. Raised planters of varying heights and garden boxes circled by bench seating will give gardeners comfort. Steveston’s Emily de Boer, a paraplegic, ensured the garden’s design would be wheelchairfriendly and functional. Other elements include a shed, built with a roof similar to the adjacent Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, future fruit trees and plans for a natural amphitheatre. Sunday’s event begins at 1 p.m. and includes a ribbon-cutting, ceremonial planting, garden tour and an informal reception. Volunteers interested in assisting with the garden are invited to e-mail edugarden@ stevestoncommunitysociety.com.
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Provincial All Candidates Meeting seniors Richmond Ridings (Richmond Centre, Richmond Steveston and Richmond East) Everyone is Welcome! DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH 6:30 pm Doors Open 7:00 pm Meeting begins Location: Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 7571 Westminster Hwy, Richmond Participating Organizations
How the parties stand on seniors issues British Columbians go to the polls on May 14. Seniors issues are part of all four major parties’ platforms. •The B.C. NDP vows to “improve care for B.C. seniors, people with disabilities, and those living with chronic conditions.” The NDP “will invest in home support for seniors, improve mental health services, take steps to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and provide support to improve patient care in rural communities.” The party also vows to build up to 1,500 units of “affordable non-proit, co-operative and rental
housing for low- and moderate-income families, seniors and individuals each year.” •The B.C. Liberals vow to “work with the health care community to develop new options to care for people living with dementia to ensure appropriate and cost-effective forms of care are provided to these citizens... “Commit to ongoing funding of $500,000 to partner with communities to make their communities more age-friendly for senior residents, through the successful age-friendly community grant program.”
•The B.C. Conservatives vow to establish programs “to assist our seniors with access to lifestyle activities and services thus enabling them to remain in their homes for as long as possible.” “Coordinating, enhancing and improving accessibility to existing services currently set up to assist seniors and providing assistance to seniors in accessing such services. “Naming of a ‘Senior’s Advocate’ at the Ministerial Level in the Provincial Government of British Columbia.” •The B.C. Green Party “would initiate pro-
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Students learn they can make a difference From Page 19 “It enables these kids who have essentially lost everything—and in Chinese society are extremely marginalized—to basically access a nurturing environment that optimizes their opportunities for reintegration into the community.” Students worked with an International China Concern representative in March, learning about China and
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Appeals court denies bid for new murder trial Gurpal Brar convicted of 2006 killing of Sukhjit Johal at cabinetry firm by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Surrey man convicted of the second-degree murder of a coworker at an East Richmond cabinet-making firm in May of 2006, has lost in his bid for a new trial. Victim Sukhjit Singh Johal, also from Surrey, was seriously injured in the fight at Nickels Custom Cabinets in Richmond, and died in hospital. Gurpal Brar was arrested and charged with seconddegree murder, and was found guilty by Madam Justice Stromberg-Stein in June of 2011. On Monday, three members of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia,
rejected Brar’s appeal. “Mr. Brar appeals from his conviction on the basis the trial judge misapprehended certain material evidence and erred in her assessment of the Crown witnesses’demeanour and credibility,”Monday’s court decision by Justice Anne MacKenzie states. The victim and Brar did not get along after an argument over carpooling and a verbal altercation at work. On the day of the fatal conflict, Brar and Johal were in separate areas of the shipping building. After swearing at Johal in the washroom, Brar later approached Johal’s workstation, and the pair exchanged insults and eventually fisticuffs ensued. Although their coworkers intervened, “several witnesses saw a blade of some sort in Mr. Brar’s fist and observed blood on Mr. Johal’s stomach area.” One of the three stab wounds Johal suffered
City hosts PechaKucha Night The City of Richmond’s first official PechaKucha Night is this Friday. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of chit chat, the PechaKucha presentation format is simple—invited speakers present 20 pictures in 20 seconds while speaking quickly about the photos as they advance. The event is free and takes place Friday, May 3 at Rocanini’s Café located at 3900 Moncton Street in Steveston from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Space to this all-ages event is limited and first-come-first-serve, so come early for a seat. As a new official host city for PechaKucha, the City of Richmond will be holding four similar events in 2013.
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during the series of altercations that day was life-threatening and eventually proved fatal. Justice MacKenzie wrote in her ruling: “In my view, Mr. Brar has failed to demonstrate an overriding and palpable error in the judge’s assessment of Mr. Sandhar’s evidence. As the Crown points out, the record supports the trial
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AUDITIONS for the 2013-2014 choral season will be held Wednesday, May 8th 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. (first come, first served). Richmond Secondary School Prelude Choir: ages 5-7 Debut Choir: ages 8-12 Chamber Choir: ages 13-19 Requirements: Sing “Oh Canada” and a song of your choice. No experience necessary! RYHC rehearses on Wednesday afternoons at Richmond Secondary School from September to April. For more information, visit www.ryhc.org or call our Artistic Director, Heidi Epp, at 604-723-4040.
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earned one of the major individual awards when she was selected the most sportsmanlike player. It’s an honour Gentile is very proud of because it shows not only that she’s hard working, but a player with discipline. Gentile will now focus her attention on trying to earn a spot in the under-18 Team BC.
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Don Fennell photo Richmond Red Hot Selects capped their youth soccer careers last season by winning the under-18 girls’ Coastal and Provincial A Cup championships. This season, coach Clive Clarke is guiding the Richmond All-Star Selects, which will play for the under-13 Coastal Cup title this weekend at Minoru Park. the richmond
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ichmond youth soccer officials are understandably proud of their team’s numerous achievements this season, which include qualifying for various regional and provincial championships. But equally if not more
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That goal is greatly influenced by the success of player development at the youth level, which is why both the Richmond boys’ and girls’ soccer associations were quick to embrace Sport
Canada’s long-term athlete development model when it was first introduced in 2009. It wasn’t a difficult sell, however, in large part because the two local soccer groups were already employing many of the strategies. While he didn’t use the same terms to describe it, Doug Gordon, formerly head coach of Richmond boys’ soccer, recognized years ago the importance of age-appropriate instruction.
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Wellness to World Cup model working From Page 24
Known in Canadian soccer circles as the Wellness to World Cup model, the concept is designed to ensure fun playing experiences for children, a suitable player development pathway for youth, and opportunities for all players regardless of age, gender, ability or disability while optimizing excellence and lifelong wellness through the sport. “In as much as we’re succeeding in youth at keeping players playing longer, when you look at the (number of ) players graduating and then continuing to play that’s actually a continuation of that (earlier) success,” says Long. “And we should be in the business of sport for life.” Richmond boys’ soccer currently has one team, the Graduates, in the Richmond Senior Soccer Association and hopes to add at least a second, the Alumni, next season. The Graduates will also play in the six-a-side spring league along with Richmond youth-affiliated Steveston Park Rangers. “In addition to placing players on senior RYSA teams, our mandate also includes assisting graduating players to find spots on other teams,” says Long, who points to the Richmond girls’ soccer program as a leader in helping its graduating youth players make a seamless transition from youth to adult
“In as much as we’re succeeding in youth at keeping players playing longer, when you look at the (number of) players graduating and then continuing to play, that’s actually a continuation of that (earlier) success. And we should be in the business of sport for life.” — Doug Long soccer. Richmond girls’ soccer executive director Stewart MacPherson notes there are currently five teams in the Vancouver Metro Women’s Soccer League affiliated with the Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association. That has grown from two five years ago, with the intention of adding at least one more team at the under-21 level next season. Ultimately, the RGSA would like to have teams in every division. “The idea is (the players’) association with the RGSA never has to end,” MacPherson explains. “They can start playing at four and continue playing as adults, and there’ll always be a spot in our club for them.” In addition, there’s a growing family connection on local women’s teams. MacPherson’s daughter Megan and her mom Suzy are now teammates on the West Richmond Retros, one of four mothers and
daughters playing alongside each other on the club coached by Andy Stokes. The others are Karen and Rachel Ramsden, Winnie and Allison Monk and Jacquie and Tess Fairburn. “I would have never imagined years ago (Megan and Suzy) would be playing on the same team,” says MacPherson. “It offers the right level of commitment for them and it’s cool for them to be able to play together. This shows what it’s all about, just a love for the beautiful game.” Aiman El-Ramly, who chairs the Richmond Girls’ Soccer Association, says there is a strong sense of community rooted in the programming. “In that regard we want to ensure the broadest member base we can, and supporting the women’s teams is an easy extension of that service,” he says. “And for the girls that graduate through our youth
Richmond youth soccer chair Doug Long is keen to graduate lifelong fans of the beautiful game.
program, continuing to wear their red uniform is kind of like holding onto a piece of history. They have a strong sense of identity as Richmond players.” El-Ramly says the efforts of individuals like Mike and Jean Fletcher, the latter of whom recently passed away, have been integral in helping to make the transition for graduating youth players to adult soccer almost seamless. He adds they, as much as any volunteers, epitomize the community spirit. Despite being among the smaller associations in the region, a conscientious and consistent
effort to focus on player development has enabled both Richmond youth soccer programs to remain competitive with clubs such as Vancouver and the North Shore whose memberships are up to three times greater. A comprehensive three-year intermediate program (from under-10 to under-12) helps to prepare those players who want to go on to compete at a select level. But initially at the under-10 age group the program encompasses little more than a few practices a week. Long, who oversees what he calls a pathway, stresses that each step is carefully considered. Long says the youth soccer landscape is constantly changing, and two seasons ago was altered considerably with the introduction of a province-wide high-performance league. That has been viewed both positively and negatively, depending on one’s perspective. But Long says Richmond youth soccer will continue to focus on developing all its players as best as possible, regardless of how ambitious their career goals in the sport are. He says that means ensuring its programs are broad enough so that players who want to play at the high-performance level have the ability to do so. See Page 26
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Small district enjoying big results “At the same time for those who don’t get selected, or decide they want to play in Richmond alone, we’re saying you’re going to have the best soccer experience as well,” Long says. The strategy is proving to be successful. Registration in Richmond boys’ soccer is up seven per cent this season over last, while the local girls’ soccer association has experienced particularly encouraging growth at its younger age levels. And while wins and losses are certainly not the only way to gauge a program’s success, Richmond teams are also compiling some impressive results. Last season, four Metro Select boys’ teams (under-14, under-15, under-16 and under-18) and two girls’ teams (under-13 and under-18) won Coastal Cup championships. This season, three local boys’ clubs (under-14, under-15 and under-18) and two girls’ clubs (under-13 and under-15) will challenge for Coastal Cup
titles at the 60th anniversary of the provincial playdown this weekend in Richmond. Three of the teams have already earned spots in this summer’s Provincial Cup finals as league champions. “How our metro teams do is important to us,” says Long. “But more important is that all the kids continue to play soccer. It’s why we’re working on a program for graduating players to make it as simple as possible for them to find an adult team to play on.” Long twice coached under-12 teams to Provincial Cup titles, but now that there is no longer a championship at that age group he’s still getting just as much satisfaction working with the same age group in a clearly developmental phase. “They play eight aside and because we’re not keeping standings or looking for cups, we’re able to move the players around the field much more. Taking the stats and cups out of the equation, we’re left with development and not so concerned about making mistakes.”
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Don Fennell photo Four Richmond Metro Select boys’ soccer teams won Coastal Cup championships in 2012. Three will challenge for Coastal Cup titles this weekend in Richmond.
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by Don Fennell Sports Editor Host Richmond youth soccer will have a strong presence on the pitch at this weekend’s 60th Coastal Cup championships. Winners of a combined seven boys’ and girls’ titles at last season’s finals, Richmond will this year be represented by five teams. Richmond All-Star Selects, coached by Clive Clarke who last season guided the Red Hot Selects to the under-18 girls’ title, will play Harbour City FC for the under-13 girls’ championship Sunday at Minoru Park. Kickoff is 3:10 p.m. The All-Stars, which as a result of winning their league have automatically qualified for this summer’s Provincial A Cup, feature Clarke’s daughter Ebony, who was this week selected as the most valuable player in the league. Richmond Synergy will face CCB Elite for the under-15 girls’ A Cup Saturday at 9:10 a.m. at Minoru Park. Synergy, too, has qualified for the Provincial A Cup by winning its league. Richmond will play Coquitlam for the under-14 boys’ A Cup Saturday at Minoru Park. Kickoff is 9:20 a.m. Richmond defeated league winner Burnaby 1-0 on penalty kicks in the semifinals.
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Richmond United celebrated winning the under-13 boys’ A Coastal Cup last season at Richmond High.
Richmond will also play for the under-15 boys’ A Cup following a 7-1 semifinal win over Port Moody. The final, versus Saanich, is set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Richmond High. Richmond will play Burnaby or Vancouver (still to be determined) for the under-18 boys’ A Cup Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Minoru Park. Richmond advanced with a 1-0 semifinal win over North Coquitlam, netting the winning goal late in regulation. Several other Richmond teams came close to advancing. John Gattens’ under-16 boys’ team lost a 3-1
heartbreaker to first-place Burnaby in the A Cup semifinals, while the under-17 Gold Division team, with barely enough players, lost 2-1 after six penalty kicks to Vancouver in the semis. Others who qualified for Coastal Cup playdowns included Richmond’s under-13 boys’ metro select team; under-13 Silver Division team; under-14, under-15, under-16 and under-18 Gold Division teams; and the under-15 and under-17 Silver Division teams. The provincial championships are July 4 to 7 in Langley.
The Richmond Board of Education approved the closure of Steveston Secondary School in 2007 and the school will not be reopened, as the site is no longer required for School District purposes. The Ministry of Education approved the sale of Steveston Secondary on April 5th, 2013 and the sale is subject to final closing and land title transfer by March 31, 2015 and also subject to approval through a Bylaw of the Board of Education.
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Centre for Children 1296 West 67th Avenue (at Hudson St.) Phone: 604-266-8822 Minister: Rev. Diana Sung
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COLVILLE, Jacqueline Feb. 23, 1936 - Apr 20, 2013.
Williamson; Roderick Christopher George May 5, 1920 – April 24, 2013 It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of our wonderful husband and father, who passed away on April 24, 2013 at the age of 92 years after a brave courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dad was born and grew up on the banks of the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta and was a “cowboy at heart” whose love of cowboy poetry and songs he lovingly shared with his children and grandchildren at family events. He was proud of his origins in Calgary and was the son of Calgary’s first motorcycle police officer, and followed in his father’s footsteps and pursued a long and distinguished career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, rising to the rank of Assistant Commissioner. In spite of a very demanding and rewarding career as a Police officer, Dad, was first and foremost a dedicated husband of sixty –six years to his devoted wife Eira, and a loving father to Rick, Glen and Barbara. His top priority in his life was to provide a good quality life to his family and made the sacrifices to ensure that this occurred. He was a role model in all aspects of a life well-lived. He made time to be a hockey and baseball coach and was always available to provide advice, guidance , support and counsel to his family members when required. Dad had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren including, Christopher, Tyler, Bradley, Julie, Amanda, Ryan, Scott and Jeff. They all share enduring memories of times together on vacations and family get togethers, where dad was never reluctant to share his playful sense of humour, often at the expense of his grandchildren. He was a greatgrandfather to Caimbree and Meira and cherished his relationships with Rick Michaels, Shauna Williamson (nee Coffey), Joan Williamson (nee LeBreton) and Jodi Williamson. Dad will live in our memories forever for being a person of immense personal integrity whose dedication and love of family will endure and remain as his legacy. A special thank you is extended to all of the staff at the Pinegrove Care Home in Richmond, British Columbia for the loving care and attention which they extended to our Husband and father during the final years of his life. A private Memorial Service is being arranged for the family members.
VALLEY VIEW FUNERAL HOME 604-596-8866
It is with great sadness, we say goodbye to our beloved Mom. She passed away peacefully at Rotary Hospice in Richmond. Predeceased by husband Neil, parents, sister and brother, Mom is survived by her son Monty (Tracy), daughter Candie and grandchildren Brandon, Melanie and Tawni. Mom loved to travel and touched everyone she met. Her independence and adventurous spirit will be missed by all. Our special thanks to all the kind and caring people who came into her life during her final journey. A private family service will be announced.
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Juliet passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Juliet is survived by her loving Children; Rosa Sander, Victor (Melai) Chen, Suzie (Robert) Ong & Suzanne Chen, 12 Grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren & numerous nieces and nephews. Juliet was predeceased by her Husband; Kinley, son; Lincoln and Grandson; Matthew Cutting. A Funeral Service will be held at Richmond Funeral Home on Friday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m. (8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC). If you wish to do so, donations may be made to Minoru Residence. The family would like to extend special appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Minoru Residence.
Richmond Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre 604-273-3748
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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE EXP CLASS 1 TEAM DRIVERS Earn up to $6500/mo. Send resumes mj@synergytruckingltd.com Fax:604-598-3497 Long Haul Truck Drivers F/T req’d for Supreme Trucking Ltd. $23/hr. Drive & operate trucks as a team. Perform pre-trip inspection. Record cargo info and trip details. Truck driver exp required. Please Contact: Tanjid: tanjidsupreme@yahoo.ca Richmond BC
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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!
PropertyStarsJobs.Com An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.
(Janitorial / Weekends) Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T opening for an experienced and enthusiastic Supervisor with superior leadership skills to manage cleaning staff on a day to day basis. Position is for day-time only and includes weekends. You have a sense of urgency and are passionate about your team and client services. Duties include training and scheduling of staff, quality assurance, ordering and handling supplies, communication between staff and management, responding to clients’ requirements. Must have a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and experience with MS Office applications. We Offer Room For Advancement, Attractive Wages & Comprehensive Benefits.
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Call Candice: 604-777-2195
SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices. Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & benefits E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca
TRAVELTST - Richmond We have several opportunities available now. Experienced Travel Agents - are you tired of not being appreciated... feeling burnt out + with little or no support to help you? We are looking for Leisure Cruise & Tour or Corporate consultants who are proficient in the travel industry.. looking to grow in a fun, happy, aggressive and successful sales team. Successful candidate(s) will be results oriented, possess strong sales skills, plus be well travelled. We offer several options; contract comm only agents - working from home, or wages + incentive comm with benefits in a fabulous atmosphere. All applicants will be treated with strict confidence. Email your resume to Ian@TravelTST.ca - no calls.
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THE Kitchen in Vancouver looking for full time Cook can handle Korean food. Required: 3 yrs. exp. complete high school. Wage: $2,900./mth. 40hrs/wk. resume: miyeonsong12@gmail.com
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Eastcan RooďŹ ng & Siding
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
OPEN call for Supermom Parties for superheroes for children’s birthday parties on Sunday 5 May 2013 from 12-4 at RM 1535, SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, BC. Contact brenna@supermomparties.com
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ARETE MECHANICAL is hiring Journeyman Plumbers 10 Yrs of Supervisory Industrial/ Commercial/ Institutional mechanical projects. Competitive salary and benefits. Wage: TBD fax: 604-421-6324 or email: info@aretemechanical.com
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250
CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com. Fax 780-444-9165.
MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management. The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear� security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca
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4900 FOXGLOVE CRES Richmond. Sat. & Sun. May 4th & 5th, 10am - 2pm. No Early Birds Glassware, Jewelery, Electronics, Sporting Goods, Saxophone, More.
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OKANAGAN PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
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PETS
Pomeranian pups. Ready/Vet chkd. M&F. 778-838-2700, 604-504-1559. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com PUG AVAILABLE for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. ALSO GOLDEN RETRIEVER (not reg.) available for stud (OFA hips and cert eyes). Mission 604-820-4827 PURE MASTIFF X AFRICAN BORBAL puppies, have first shots, $400 each. Call (604)869-5502
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT CLEARANCE SALE! 20X22 $4,188. 25X26 $4,799. 30X34 $6,860. 32X44 $8,795. 40X50 $12,760. 47X74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
8 piece Antique Bedroom Suite $2500.00 - Call (604)531-6361
RICHMOND Invest Opport.- C class Liquor Primary Licence for sale. Usage for opening night club, pub, karaoke bus. Open bus. imme. Renovation approved. Call 604-889-2633 for details.
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RICHMOND 4th/Granville. 2 Bdrm, no laundry, NP/NS. Ref’s. $900 incl utils. Sgle or Cple. 604-244-7862 RICHMOND near Quilchena golf course, 2 bdrm extra large kitchen, full bath, appls, shrd lndry, blinds, fncd yard, garage. N/S, N/P. Refs. $1175 incl utils. 604-277-9749
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Wilber is a 6 months young and handsome gerbil who is waiting for his forever home. Gerbils have a life span of three to four years, and they are very clean animals. Gerbils need adequate space enough for exercise, eating and sleeping. They also love to dig, so you should provide them with plenty of bedding, hay or shredded paper towels. Because gerbils love to play, it is important to provide them with an exercise wheel and other toys. If you believe a gerbil will be a good fit for your family, please come down to the centre to meet Wilber!
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Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.
OTHER AREAS
Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent www.sawmilllanding.com. waterfront@bellaliant.net 1-902-522-2343 1-902-328-4338.
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TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
RENTALS 700
By virtue of the residential tenancy act Mr. Liakat Ali will dispose of 1993 Toyota Corolla 4 DR SDN. Vin # 2T1AE04E0PC009535 Regist. owner/debter: Harjinder Kaur Bains. Amount of debt $1,200.00. This vehicle can be viewed at 1pm on June 2nd 2013 at 12520 Blundell Road Richmond B.C. strictly by appointment. All offers must be in writing. Call Ali at 604.833.2103.
RENT TO OWN
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Richmond, 9411 Glendower Drive. 1250sf. 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath, 5 appli. Fenced patio, cls. to Waterlee Elem. & McNairhigh High. N/P N/S 2 + prkg. New paint. Reno’d bath. Avail. Now. $1450 + utils. Refs. Req. & Credit Check (604)231-0747
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RICHMOND: Walk to skytrain & RMD ctr. Lrg 1bdr, gated, pkng, gym, pool, n/s. $975: 604-492-2267 RICHMOND, Woodridge Estates 7431 Minoru Blvd. 2 Bdrm, 5 appls, w/b f/p, balc. Avail June 1. $1200 + utils. N/S, N/P. Call: (604)608-1511
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748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION RICHMOND #3 & Francis 2 bdrm condo to share. Female. $400 incl utils. May 1. (604)448-8718 aft 6pm
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RICHMOND 2 bdrm ste Francis at Gilbert, gas f/p, sep entr, share w/d & utils. Ns/np. Mature resp tenants. June1. $1095/mo. 604-277-7700
TENDERS
Land Parcel Sale By Tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres. Hay/Pasture/Bush For Farm/Recreation/Acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes 05/17/2013 204937-7054 (Roy).
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RICHMOND. Steveston #1. 1 Bdrm. Newly reno’d kitchen & bath. New carpets. np/ns. $750 incl utils, cbl & WIFI. Avail May 1st. (604)274-1850
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SHELTIES: 6/mo male, 4/yr male, 3/yr fem, 2/yr fem. Sable,ready now Shots / dewormed. 604-826-6311.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Dreams Take Flight fundraiser at Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel
Gala helps Dreams Take Flight
Around Town Amanda Oye
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Barry Deley, the master of ceremonies and Melissa Hance, president of Dreams Take Flight Vancouver.
ver 100 people experienced a little taste of Cuba at the Havana Nights-themed second annual Dreams Take Flight fundraising gala at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel on April 20.
“We’re a unique charity because of what we do,” said Melissa Hance, the president of Dreams Take Flight Vancouver. The money raised at the event, through initiatives including silent and live auctions and a 50/50 draw, will help send 125 children with disabilities on a magical one-day trip to Disneyland this October. The gala, which is the charity’s second biggest fundraiser of the year, was a way to bring together people who support the
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cause to raise funds and have a good time. When they arrived at the event, guests were treated to an imageCube photobooth experience, followed by dinner and performances by dancers from 2Dance Company and music by SideOne. “The highlight for me always is … watching the vision come together,” Hance said. “I could tell that everybody was having a good time.” The fundraising gala was made possible with the hard work of a group of dedicated volunteers and with the support of generous sponsors including the Air Canada Foundation. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. She may be reached at amanda.oye@telus.net.
Jessica Alston and Amanda Cairns.
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Jorge and Maria Camara.
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