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Martin van den Hemel photos This snake attracted several European fire ants, which at a couple of millimetres long are hard to detect, but which dog walkers familiar with the area are all too familiar with, and wary of.

European fire ants invading Richmond Non-native species equipped with painful stinger, and proving difficult to control by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The European fire ant is invading Richmond, and the biologist who identified the species when it was first collected from a North Vancouver home in 2010, said holding them off has proven difficult thus far. But Thompson Rivers University

professor Rob Higgins said he’s working on a technique that holds some promise. At just a couple of millimetres long, the European fire ant (Myrmica rubra) is a little challenging to spot, but once you’ve been stung, the distinctive, burning sensation isn’t likely something you’ll soon forget. Dog walkers at McDonald Beach, at the north tip of Sea Island, are certainly familiar with them. One woman, walking a large group of leashed dogs, exclaimed Wednesday afternoon that a grass-covered clearing at the eastern edge of the park is “crawling with them.” Another dog owner said she knew

her dog was stung when it suddenly began to chew at its foot. Higgins said this species of ant can be found all over Europe, but was only recently introduced to B.C., where other species of ants and insects aren’t equipped to deal with them. As a result, fire ant colonies tend to monopolize an area, and kill off other species of ants and invertebrates. A study Higgins did last summer with Langara College found that in places with the fire ants, “virtually all other species of ants” were displaced. Other insects, including beetles and spiders, are impacted too, he said. The fire ants have proven a challenge to control to this point.

They’re resistant to biological controls—such as decapitating flies and fungi—as well as pesticides, he said. In the U.S., pesticides were discovered to become ineffective after just a couple of months. With just five per cent of a colony out foraging at any given time, when those foragers don’t return, the colony’s queens (which can number up to 20) are equipped to increase egg laying. The weather isn’t helping either. Higgins has found that once a colony has become winter-hardened, they can survive temperatures as low as minus 15 Celsius with no mortality. See Page 3

Tips to avoid being stung • keep moving, as remaining stationary can allow the ants to crawl up shoes and legs • be careful where you stand, as this species of ant is aggressive and known to swarm when disturbed • wear protective clothing during outdoor activities, such as boots, and tuck pant legs into socks

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Longer ambulance waits for low-priority calls ‘Safer’ service shift compared to triage of ER resources by Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C. firefighters say a downgrade in response priority for less urgent medical calls by the B.C. Ambulance Service has resulted in much longer waits for paramedics to arrive. A reallocation of ambulance service last fall shifted dozens of call types – often for broken bones and other incidents where the patient is medically stable – so that those ambulances now roll at posted speed limits without lights and siren, rather than code 3 at high speed. Officials say it’s meant an average of six minutes slower arrival times to those calls, but allowed one minute faster average responses to urgent life-or-death emergencies like heart attacks, while reducing the risk of highspeed crashes between ambulances and other vehicles. B.C. Professional Fire Fighters Association president Mike Hurley said that doesn’t match what fire department first responders are seeing. “Our experience in the field is it’s anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes and longer for an ambulance to show up,” Hurley said of the downgraded calls. “They’ve lessened the service to the citizens of each community.” He said the types of calls that are no longer dispatched at high speed include serious falls, serious hemorrhages and certain pregnancy calls. They make up about nine per cent of overall ambulance calls, according to a report on the reallocation plan,

and mean 800,000 fewer kilometres of lights-and-siren driving each year. Dr. William Dick, vice-president of medical programs at B.C. Emergency Health Services, said the changes flow from a rigorous two-year expert review that assessed outcomes for patients and the risks of high-speed ambulance driving. “It’s safer to the driving public, it’s safer for our paramedics and it’s safer for our patients,” Dick said Wednesday. He likened the change to hospital triage policies that give the most urgent cases priority ahead of patients who can safely wait longer. “We’re doing the same thing they’re doing in the emergency department but we’re doing it on the street or in people’s homes.” Dick said a rolling analysis of the changes has so far found no change in medical outcomes for patients whose call priority was reduced. Several fire departments and municipalities have criticized the change. A report by the Vancouver Fire Department estimates ambulance response times there are an average of 21 minutes slower and Burnaby has also reported a jump in long ambulance waits. Dick said he believes reports of extreme waits are anomalies and none of the cases involve people in medical danger. Several Metro Vancouver mayors say the service change amounts to downloading of costs by the province because firefighters who respond first end up waiting longer with patients, sometimes incurring more overtime as well. “They are reducing quality of service,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said. “Sometimes the patient’s family has driven someone to the hospital, which is just not appropriate.”

Black Press photo Ambulances are taking longer to get to low-priority calls but officials say it’s allowed faster response to critically urgent calls.

BCEHS maintains the changes are not a money-saving measure but are strictly to improve care by speeding response to those in most urgent need. And it contends municipalities could make smarter use of their own resources by redeploying firefighters to other services if they didn’t opt to dispatch them to routine calls where first responders aren’t medically required. Mike McNamara, president of the Surrey Firefighters Association, said firefighters fear fire halls won’t get dispatched to the calls deemed less urgent at all in the future, leaving patients to wait longer without aid.

“One crew waited over 45 minutes for a lady that fell and broke her hip,” he said, recounting one recent incident of ambulance delay in Surrey. Of particular concern, he said, are cases when a panicked 911 caller gives unclear information that results in an ambulance being dispatched at low priority to a call that proves more urgent. “There is room for error there,”McNamara said. Because there are many more fire halls than ambulance stations, fire departments maintain they’re uniquely placed to act as first responders with

City devising a strategy for fire ants From Page 1 Aside from McDonald Beach, Higgins said the fire ant was also found in a residential area of Richmond, but wouldn’t disclose that location for privacy reasons. This species of fire ant, which is equipped with a stinger and injects a venom that causes a burning sensation that lasts about 30 minutes, likes heat and moisture, and colonies are established in soil, about eight inches underground, and usually under stones or fallen trees. High numbers of stings can lead to severe medical reactions, especially in infants, neurologically-compromised people and the elderly. While in Europe, there’s about one colony—comprising roughly 1,000 workers and up to 20 queens—every 10 square metres, in the Lower Mainland, as many as four colonies are found in a single square metre, he said. Higgins said fire ants don’t normally occupy homes, but have been known to establish colonies along foundations, and get into homes for foraging purposes through cracked foundations. This spring, Higgins is hoping to introduce trap nests, essentially plastic containers containing moist soil

At garden stores, staff and customers need to keep a close eye on product, to ensure fire ant colonies aren’t moved inside potted plants and trees.

that’s buried in the ground with a rock placed on top, hoping to lure colonies to relocate inside, and then remove them for destruction purposes. Colonies relocate, especially in the spring, searching for warmer and moister environments. Preventing the fire ants from spreading is another priority. And with that comes raising public awareness about the role residents can play in ensuring they don’t unwittingly spread the ants to other neighbourhoods and communities. People are discouraged from removing soil and plants from areas where the fire ants have established themselves, such as McDonald Beach.

For the home gardening and horticulture industry, co-operation is also necessary, he said. At garden stores, staff and customers need to keep a close eye on product, to ensure fire ant colonies aren’t moved inside potted plants and trees. Higgins said he’s been working closely with the City of Richmond about the presence of fire ants and devising a strategy. Higgins said knowing precisely where fire ants have been spotted is helpful too. Anyone who wants to share information about where they’ve been spotted is asked to email him at rhiggins@tru.ca Once the fire ants have been plotted, he’d like to research if there are natural barriers in place that prevent their spread. As well, parks that sit adjacent to where fire ants have been colonized, need to be monitored closely. Higgins warns on his website (tinyurl.com/EuroFireAnt): “If these ants get into parks and campgrounds, the can render them effectively unusable.” City of Richmond spokesperson Kim Decker said the city is working closely with professor Higgins and the Invasive Species Council of B.C. on ways to deal with the fire ant situation.

quicker response times. “What happens when [dispatchers] get it wrong?” McNamara asked. “We’re just down the street and it’s a real emergency. We’re just minutes away from helping this person and we’re not going.” Dick said BCEHS is consulting cities on the changes and promised a further review of the results. He said there are no plans to exclude fire halls from low priority calls if the local city still wants its firefighters to respond to provide “comfort care” while awaiting an ambulance.

Couple plead guilty to selling stolen toys online Alyssa and Darren John plead guilty to multiple counts of theft under $5,000 by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Richmond couple who sold stolen toys online, have pled guilty to multiple counts of theft under $5,000 and are scheduled to be sentenced on May 28. Alyssa Susan John, 35, and Darren Patrick John, 35, were charged with a total of 13 counts of theft under $5,000 in Richmond provincial court following an RCMP investigation that included a search of the couple’s home last November. Charges were also filed against the couple in connection to incidents in New Westminster and Vancouver. This week, Alyssa pled guilty to four counts, after her husband Darren pled guilty to three counts in court last month. According to Richmond Mounties, police raided the couple’s home on the 4700 block of Steveston Highway on Oct. 1, and carried out a “truckload” of stolen merchandise. Most of the stolen items seized by police were children’s Lego toy sets. Police claim Alyssa sold the stolen items online, mostly to Richmond residents. Multiple sources told The Richmond Review in November that the stolen toys were sold through a Stevestonbased Facebook group.

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Downtown Eastside muralist next up in Lulu Series by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter An artist whose largescale outdoor murals have become iconic works in the Downtown Eastside will speak at the next Lulu Series talk on Thursday, April 10 at Richmond City Hall. Richard Tetrault is a founding member of the Creative Cultural Collaborations Society, Arts in Action and the Eastside Culture Crawl. Drawing upon his decades of experience with mural projects, including the creation of a two-block-long mosaic that involved more than 300 people and another mural six storeys high, Tetrault will reveal the challenges and successes of his process. The talk will be preceded by a performance by Killer Apps, a group that plays original music using musical apps on iPad, iPods and iPhones. The Thursday event begins at 7 p.m. in council chambers. Reserve seats by e-mailing lulu@richmond.ca.

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Zenith in Action event gives young leaders a chance to shine This weekend, four entrepreneurial teams will walk away with $250 in grant money to help fulfill their goal of making Richmond better. The Richmond Youth Foundation is hosting its annual Zenith in Action contest where teams of high school students will compete for a chance to make their community improvement ideas a reality. The top four teams will be awarded a $250 grant by the foundation in order to carry out their project. Past grant winners include Jessica Yeung, who used her 2011 grant to organize the REaDy Summit which is now in its third year and will feature David Suzuki as its keynote speaker. The summit is now the largest youth environmental conference in the Lower Mainland and

this year’s event takes place on April 26th at McMath Secondary. According to Leo Leung, Chair of the Richmond Youth Foundation, its this sort of “really positive and significant impact” that they want this contest to instigate. “We want to help instill in youth a sense of community pride and civic responsibility. Zenith in Action [gives] youth an opportunity - and the resources - to make a difference.” This year’s Zenith in Action contest will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on April 6 at the Richmond Cultural Centre. The contest is free to attend and open to the public. For additional information, please visit ryfoundation.org. —Katya Slepian

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EDITORIAL: Better transit system should be goal of TransLink changes

n the surface, the changes to the goverance of TransLink seem good. Mayors will be given significantly more power over the direction TransLink is going, not just a vote on a spending plan they have no say over. At the same time, voters will be able to exercise some say over TransLink as well, for the first time ever. There will be a referendum on TransLink spending and tax priorities by next June, and this November, mayors can be held accountable for the decisions they have made about TransLink up that that point. However, there are two key challenges which remain unresolved. One is the ability of mayors to access other sources of taxation, other than

the gas tax, Hydro bill levy, and property taxes which are now used, and the vehicle levy that many politicians don’t want to touch with a ten-foot pole. Mayors have often said they want to use the provincial carbon tax to help pay for transit expansion, which seems to be a logical suggestion. However, the tax is revenue-neutral, with all revenue offset by other tax reductions. Unless that shifts, any carbon tax revenue TransLink gets would simply be an additional drain on the provincial treasury to fund TransLink — something that is not popular in other regions of B.C. where there is less transit service. The other major challenge comes down to the ability of mayors to think regionally. They are elected by voters in their respective cities, and quite naturally their main desire is to keep

those voters onside. Thus mayors of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster have zero interest in extending rapid transit lines south of the Fraser, particularly if it would mean a reduction of local service in their communities. The same is true for mayors on this side of the Fraser River — they have no interest in a rapid transit extension towards UBC, fearing that all capital funds will go to that cause, leaving none for transit expansion south of the Fraser. While some mayors do think regionally, they are in a minority. And their voices of reason are often shouted down by other loudmouthed parochial mayors. These changes mean nothing if there is not a swift move towards better transit in all parts of the region. —Black Press

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ootenay Bill Bennett has done what I reported last November he was doing: seizing the horns of the sacred cow that is the Agricultural Land Reserve.

The average farmer age is 56 and rising, and half of farms have income less than $10,000 a year.

Henceforth there shall be two land reserves. The Island, South Coast and Okanagan, which produce 85% of B.C.’s total farm revenue on 10% of protected land, retains its strict antidevelopment rules. In the much larger area Bennett likes to call “beyond Hope,” non-farm uses will be considered to help maintain the many economically marginal farmers. This is the Interior, Kootenay and North, where development pressure is mostly an urban myth. In remote areas, ALR diktats with no relation to reality are routinely ignored. Political critics were quick to call this a B.C. Liberal hidden agenda to pave the ALR for their developer pals. Certainly neither party’s 2013 platform talked about the ALR, although B.C. Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and

Mike de Jong promised relief from its more senseless bureaucracy to Peace country farmers in 2011. When the zone plan was revealed last week, media went to ALR pioneer Harold Steves, the hero of all Lower Mainlanders who try to tell northern farmers what to do. “My real fear is that they want to open the door for fracking and natural gas and oil,” Steves said. I’ve got bad news for the socialist sage of south Richmond. Oil and gas companies have operated on farmland since before the ALR was created in 1974. Conspiracy buffs should read the delegation agreement that took effect just weeks after last May’s election, giving the Oil and Gas Commission authority to administer wells, pipelines and waste pits on

farmland. If the ALR interferes with the prescribed handling of drilling waste, it interferes with safety measures. University of the Fraser Valley “food security” professor Lenore Newman went on CKNW to refute what she called “uninformed arguments,” and then offered one of her own. This two-zone change is connected to the exclusion of large tracts of Peace land for the Site C dam, she said. Actually, the government exempted that project last December using the long-standing “provincial interest” provision, so this phase of the alleged capitalist plot against farmland has no effect on Site C. Steves is also concerned about second homes being built beyond Hope, and later sold rather than

being destroyed as is the current disastrous rule. He warns that farmers might end up with “non-farm neighbours,” or as we like to call them up north, “neighbours.” Again, this is an urban problem projected onto rural B.C., where costly restrictions mainly serve to accelerate the depopulation of rural and remote areas. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington is livid about the legislation, which has no effect on loss of farmland in her constituency. The growing federally regulated port supersedes provincial laws, and the Tsawwassen First Nation is growing a big shopping centre on its treaty land. Aboriginal entrepreneurs are also starting to force big-box development on southern Vancouver Island,

home of the purest of the pure left. This is where farmers can’t even protect themselves against deer. The most damning charge is that the six regional ALR panels now in place are open to corruption under new rules. Panel members have always been cabinet appointments, but currently they have to be from outside the region so they are less likely to hand out exemptions to their friends. That is certainly something to keep an eye on. So is the status of B.C. farms, where the average farmer age is 56 and rising, and half of farms have income less than $10,000 a year. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Massey Tunnel could be useful for years to come Editor: Build the new crossing, but retain the George Massey Tunnel for it can still be a useful crossing for many years to come. It must be pointed out, the part of the Fraser River that imposes the greatest obstacle to shipping is the area known as the Steveston Cut, not the George Massey Tunnel. Further that full hydrological and environmental studies need to be undertaken on the affects of deepening the Fraser River to accommodate super tankers. Questions need to be asked as to: What affects the deepening will have on the dikes, fish migration and the marshlands and tributaries that presently have silted up, are being dredged and will have to be continually dredged, perhaps even more so if the main river is to be dredged? What will happen to the Fraser River Estuary’s recognition as Ramsar Wetland of International Significance and it’s ecological importance for migratory birds and fish species if the Fraser River is to be maintained as a deep sea shipping channel? Must we destroy everything that cannot be replaced to accommodate what we consider economically beneficial? Failing the retaining

of the George Massey Tunnel, that both Delta and Richmond entrances or approaches to the George Massey Tunnel be retained along with their ventilation tower as monuments to the George Massey Tunnel. Further that on Delta’s side, which is on the Deas Island Regional Park a Fraser Estuary Interpretive Centre that could be built on top of the approach. The ventilation tower could be used as a viewing point for of the Fraser Estuary and it’s marshlands and birdlife. In the Fraser River Interpretive Centre the fishing history of the Delta and the Deas Island Greek Community and Cannery could be displayed. Perhaps something good could come from the demise of a crossing my father fought so hard to achieve. Douglas George Massey Delta

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Crazy For You anchors new Gateway season 2014-15 season marks Gateway’s 30th year of delivering theatre by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Gateway Theatre has taken the wraps off the 2014-2015 season, a milestone for the venerable Minoru Park playhouse that will mark 30 years of theatre this fall. In keeping with tradition, artistic director Jovanni Sy has chosen four plays for the MainStage and another two for the smaller space of Studio B. This year’s Christmas musical, as the December MainStage show is known, is the modernera Gershwin musical Crazy For You. Written by Ken Ludwig and first produced on Broadway in 1992, the show is based on Ira and George Gershwin’s 1930s musical

Girl Crazy, but also ten in the ‘30s even includes songs from though it was writother productions. ten by Ken Ludwig, The story is about who did Lend Me a bachelor Bobby Tenor. It’s got all the Child. After his kind of zany madmother forces him cap kind of writing JOVANNI that you’d get back to foreclose on a SY theatre, Bobby puts in the ‘30s.” on a play to pay the •Conversations mortgage. With My Mother: A Barbara Tomasic, who comedy by Stacey Kaser starred with Sy in last and Alison Kelly hits the December’s musical The MainStage Oct. 9 to 25. King and I, will direct the The play is a graduate of show, scheduled for Dec. Gateway’s SceneFirst play 4 to 31. In an online video development program. accompanying Tuesday’s After keeling over in her announcement, Tomasic garden, family matriarch said she’s been listening Hyacinth still roams the to the show’s music since earth, despite the fact she was a kid. that she is very much “It’s been playing in our dead. And while Hyacinth car since I was a child. I tries to give up her ghost, love the music. I absoher grown daughters lutely love Gershwin, and struggle with their own I love the treatment of midlife crises. the music in this show. It •How To Disappear has so much energy, and Completely: In association you hear the story in the with the Chop Theatre, music.” Gateway opens Studio In choosing the play, Sy B Nov. 13 to 22. The said he loved how smart show, about a gregarious and funny the script is. raconteur who returns to “It feels like it was writIsrael after his mother is

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Ontario and Peggy Ann Douglas is hitching her wagon to the pageant circuit in the hope it’ll steer her to the bright lights of a Hollywood movie set. •Rodgers and Hammerstein: Out of a Dream. A new Rodgers and Hammerstein musical revue takes over the MainStage April 9 to 25. Creatively curating the classics are musical theatre prodigies at Patrick Street Productions—delivering the best singing from Vancouver’s brightest stars.

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arts & entertainment Concert supports Dream Auction A special concert in support of Richmond’s Dream Auction takes place tonight (Friday) at Gilmore Park United Church. The Dream Catchers’ Concert will feature pianists, violinists, cellists and solo vocalists. Among the performers is Matthew Nakagawa and four friends on their seven-string violins. Miri Lee, Danica Kell, Kunal Moorjani, Minjee Yoon and the Richmond Singers ensemble will also perform. The concert will benefit the annual Dream Auction, which has raised $340,000 in its 12 years to initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty in Richmond. Past recipients of funds have included Chimo, Richmond Food Bank, breakfast and lunch programs

at Richmond schools, and free community meals at local churches. The April 4 concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Gilmore Park, 8060 No. 1 Rd. Tickets, $15, available at the door.

Music students perform on April 13 The Richmond Branch of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association will hold recitals at a local church on Sunday, April 13. Scholarships from the Richmond branch will also be handed out, along with Richmond Community Service scholarships and Winifred Proud scholarships. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. April 13 at St. Alban Church, 7260 St. Albans Rd. Tickets, $2 per person and $5 per family, available at the door. For more information call 604-268-9559.

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o set the stage for Gateway’s upcoming production of The Grandkid, Lauchlin Johnston is literally pulling out all the props. From mounds of books to rounds of real food, Lauchlin carefully crafted the aging home of Julius Rothstein—a man whose disorganized life gets even more chaotic once his university-aged granddaughter moves in with him. As a film professor at an Ontario university, Julius’ house is brimming with all the signs of academic life: scattered papers, well-loved furniture, and a life’s worth of work surrounding him. With all the finesse and flair Lauchlin is putting on the stage, his set promises to be one of the most charmingly intricate sets Gateway audiences have seen in years! In Lauchlin’s talented hands, the Rothstein home is livable, lovable, and bursting with character— the perfect setting for this hilarious family comedy. To see Lauchlin’s set come to life on the Gateway MainStage, book your tickets now: www.gatewaytheatre.com

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New play comes of age at Gateway Theatre Prolific playwright returns to Vancouver to see his latest script on stage by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

he line came in a much earlier John Lazarus play. Actor Richard Newman— the same actor now starring in The Grandkid at Gateway Theatre—was first to say it on stage: “We all get to be the same age, only at different times.”

It’s a fitting theme for Lazarus’ The Grandkid, a two-actor, two-hour play about a grandfather and granddaughter who have much to learn about each other after improbably becoming roommates. Starting university, headstrong Abby moves in with Julius, her recently widowed grandfather, and the two try to transcend their age difference and be roommates and friends. She’s a liberal and supporter of Palestinian rights, while he’s a film studies professor and Zionist holding tightly his Jewish heritage. There’s plenty of struggle in store—especially when the two butt heads over the future of the town’s struggling movie

theatre—that’s much greater than a simple age gap. “Age difference is not what it’s cracked up to be. It isn’t as important as we seem to think it is,” said Lazarus in a phone interview from his office at Queen’s University. “We tend to characterize people by age, and I think that’s rather a shame. I’m hoping that young people and old people will enjoy this and see the connections.” Lazarus, an associate professor in the drama department of the Kingston, Ont. university, premiered his play in 2012. A little tweaking later, the script is set to make its western Canada debut next week at the Minoru Park theatre. The Montreal-born playwright spent 30 years in Vancouver before landing at Queens in 2000, and he’s always wanted to return here with a play. Now the 66-year-old is getting his chance. Lazarus has a dozen full-length plays to his credit, along with another dozen one-act plays. Gateway Academy students happen to be exploring one of his works this season—the much-produced favourite Village of Idiots. His career in theatre started after graduating National Theatre School in 1969. He moved to Vancouver to become an actor. After five years on stage he turned to radio, writing ad copy and doing commentary, to support his family. The job didn’t last long.

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“They were absolutely right to fire me. I was not meeting my deadlines because I was busy writing plays on their time. I started exploring acting again, but the thrill was gone. I still to this day don’t know why.” Playwriting became his niche. He taught others the craft at Studio 58, and is today one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights. The Lazarus script Gateway’s artistic director Jovanni Sy wanted to bring to Richmond was born out of inspiration from friends who found themselves in a situation reflected in The Grandkid. “I heard that story about my friends and I said to my wife, ‘This sounds like a twohander—grandfather and granddaughter trying to be roommates,’” said Lazarus. He wrote the work in a single year—half the time he initially thought he had—for the scheduled premiere at the historic Grand Theatre’s studio space in Kingston, Ont. It was a successful opening for a play whose author doesn’t insist audiences take away a specific message. Said Lazarus: “I don’t

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front treatment, a bigger lower opening and a injection engine with a solid 201hp and 195 lb.smaller, more aggressive grille. The great news ft. of torque that comes on at a very low 1750 is that all Forte5 and Koup models come with RPM. The turbo also gets a stiffer suspension, alloy wheels; 16-inches on the Forte5 and 18bigger wheels, sharper steering feel and shorter inch alloys on the turbo version. The Koup has gear ratios from first to third gear. This makes 17-inch base alloys or 18-inches on the turbo. the car livelier and handles better but it also Inside makes the car a bit twitchy on the highway I drove the top Turbo version of the Forte5 and when driving straight. the base, non-turbo version of the The base 2.0L would be my choice. Koup. Both have an amazing level 173hp is loads for a car of this of interior refinement. If you have size and the smaller wheels and ever questioned that Kia knows less aggressive suspension might how to make good quality cars, be a better day-to-day driver. Eijust look at these new products. ther way, Kia has kicked things up The switches and dials look and a notch and both are fun to drive feel first rate and the layout is and never feel underpowered. logical and easy to use. Verdict Koup can actually fit adults up Kia has been The Forte5 starts at $19,495 and to six feet. The dash has either a growing steadily since tops out at $28,395 for a turbo conventional radio layout with with navigation. The Koup comes a smaller screen but when the it entered Canada backup camera is added on either fifteen years ago and with a few extra standard features model, the screen jumps to 6-inchand it runs from $20,895-$28,695. with new products es and becomes a touchscreen Some might think that the higher device. If the buyer wants the like the Forte5 and end models are getting expensive navigation system, then the top but they have features such as Koup, there is no turbo model with luxury package reason to believe the dimming rearview mirrors, power is needed. outside mirrors and heated rear trend will end. The front seats sit high off the seats that are not generally availfloor for good outward visibility. able in this class. Zack Spencer What continues to amaze me is Kia has been growing steadily the level of equipment Kia offers since it entered Canada 15 years from standard Bluetooth and satellite radio to ago, and with new products like the Forte5 and optional heated and cooled seats, heated rear Koup, there’s no reason to believe the trend seats, heated steering wheel, power folding will end. outside mirrors and more. True luxury touches. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca Drive The Lowdown Kia has put some punch into both the base and Power: 1.8L 4-cylinder with 132hp or 140hp turbo versions of the Forte5 and Koup. The base Fill-up: 8.6L/5.8L/100km engine is a large 2.0L direct injection engine (city/highway Forte5 auto) with 173hp. In comparison, the top selling Civic has 143hp. The turbo model gets a 1.6L direct Sticker price: $19,495-$28,395

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Five misleading car names Jeep Grand Cherokee: Rugged beauty is more than skin deep

by Rob Sass

Few things in the development of a new car are more crucial than the name. In the case of a bland or mediocre car, it’s the last chance the marketers have to generate some buzz. That may well be why some of the most ordinary cars have wound up with some of the fiercest and flashiest names. Here are five inappropriately named cars: 1. Chevrolet Sprint — The Sprint was built by Suzuki for Chevrolet. Powered by a rather anemic three-cylinder engine, its acceleration off the line resembled not so much a sprint but more of a drunken stumble. Its Suzuki-badged counterpart was known by an equally inappropriate name, the Swift. 2. Mercury Bobcat — A bobcat is a rather fierce North American wild cat. The Mercury Bobcat, on the other hand, was essentially a fancy Ford Pinto over laden with chrome trim and other options that added on additional pounds, sacrificing what little performance the Pinto possessed. While the feline Bobcat is plentiful in the wild, the Mercury version is all but extinct. 3. Hyundai Excel — The Excel was first car sold by Hyundai in the U.S., and given the top-to-bottom excellence of the current Hyundai lineup, it’s probably a car they’d prefer to forget. Other than

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The Mercury Bobcat. cheapness, the Excel essentially excelled at nothing — unless someone handed out an award for “crudest interior” or “oddest-smelling plastic.” 4. AMC Hornet — The hornet is one pugnacious insect, and as anyone who has ever been on the wrong side of one can attest, they definitely can sting. With the exception of the rare S/C 360 version from 1971, the AMC Hornet was a pleasantlooking and practical compact sedan/ wagon/hatchback without much of a sting. 5. Hudson Jet — Jet planes were on the mind of nearly every car designer and ad man in the U.S. during the 1950s. Fins, bogus jet intakes, jet exhausts and jet hood ornaments found their way onto countless cars. Curiously, there was nothing even slightly swoopy or jet-like about the Hudson Jet. It was a thoroughly upright and conventional compact.

Confessions of a Curber

Noodling on the web one morning I found out that I was selling vehicles illegally. If I was in the business of selling, I need to be licensed as a dealer. Oh well. Everything’s been working out just fine for me. I skated through those recent bad deals. My previous sales were a distant memory – I was eager to start selling more. So, I decided to up my game a bit. I got a low-end truck and a car from an auction and another car from a new parking lot friend. I put ads for all three vehicles on Craigslist. Of course my ads said they were all real gems. You’d think people might see through my ads. “Need to sell fast, so price is flexible. Call with best offer.” And my cell number was the same for all three. Would anybody notice? The first two cheaper vehicles sold quickly. The last one took a bit longer to sell. Of course, it was the one I was most eager to sell. Why, you ask? Well, not that I passed the information along, but the auction provided vehicle history reports for the first two. I had no information on the last. So, I bought ICBC and CarProof vehicle history reports. I wanted to educate myself. To my surprise, there was a statement in both reports that the vehicle was possibly “stolen*.” I knew I had to sell it fast. I mean, I’d paid for it and I knew my new “friend” wouldn’t take it back. Four days later, I got a call from a young

“Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice!” woman. She asked if the car would fit a family of four. “Definitely!” I practically screamed. I was a wreck during this sale. I just needed to get rid of this car – fast. I told the nice lady the details of the car. Apart from being stolen, it was pretty nice! I told her I was in a hurry to visit my mum in the hospital. She was in a hurry too – her three-year-old was anxious, pulling at her pant legs. She seemed to not want to be there as much as me. Finally, she agreed to buy the car. Phew! I was saved. Whatever happens next, I don’t care. It’s her problem not mine. I quickly changed my phone number (again). Weeks later, I saw her on the news – with kid still at pant legs – talking to a reporter. Apparently, the car was towed away by the police. And yes, she was trying to find me. Had I covered my tracks? I agonized.

*How can a stolen vehicle be sold? Curbers often break the law by bridging a title. Instead of registering a vehicle in their name within 10 days after a purchase, as required, they leave it in the name of the previous owner. This keeps their name out of the chain of title and from being caught with a stolen vehicle or one that would not be able to be registered or insured for another reason.

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The all-new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a luxury sport ute that attracts a lot of attention. The body styling went through some major changes this year and is very different to the previous version that had more chiseled and square edges. This vehicle is refined and more rounded. If it wasn’t for the traditional Jeep grille you would think this was a Volvo or an Audi. The first thing you notice is the new LED lighting that wraps around the HID headlamps, it gives it a very sophisticated and contemporary look. Jeep did not sacrifice its off road capabilities. Options are; Quadra-Trac 1 that features full time on demand fourwheel drive with single speed transfer case and equal torque split (50 front/50 rear) with brake control. Quadra-Trac 11, with a 2 speed transfer case with low range and variable torque distribution that delivers up to a 100 percent front or rear. Quadra-Lift air suspension that lifts four corners of the vehicle to provide the best in class ground clearance of 272 mm that will allow you to negotiate just about any terrain you encounter. The Summit model has a gorgeous interior, all the bells and whistles. Premium Nappa leather seats with heated/vented 12 way power front seats. The steering wheel is heated and wrapped in leather with sections of wood. The instrument panel, doors, and centre console are also leather stitched. The Power lift gate that can be controlled via the remote to make life easier loading and unloading cargo. Be careful at night, with the lift gate open it’s hard to see the bottom of the gate and if you’re not careful you will be wearing the lock mechanism as a tattoo on your forehead, don’t ask how I know. With this model, you get the navigation screen complete with a backup camera. There is also an optional rear seat DVD system. There is an optional stability control with anti-roll, hill start assist, trailer

The all-new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. sway control. Front air V6 that has been on bags with reactive head the Ward’s 10 best rest restraints, and side engine list for three curtain airbags. Forward years. It delivers 290 collision warning system horsepower and 260 detects whether you are lb-ft of torque. There is approaching another a 5.7L VVT V8 with 360 vehicle too rapidly and horsepower and 390 lbalerts you to take action. ft of torque and delivers I remember as Parkview/ Park-sense a surprisingly 9.9L/100 a kid, wearing my Park assist systems that km on the highway. The Sunday best and then last engine choice is the help see what perhaps you would not see when going out and playing 6.4L HEMI V8 which is backing up. available on the SRT in the mud! With Four engine choices model. It delivers 470 this Jeep, you push a horsepower and 465 here. The first is a 3.0L button, hike up the Ecodiesel V6 that an lb-ft of torque, all these amazing 420 lb-ft of engines come with an 8 truck, and go have torque and 240 horsespeed automatic transsome fun! power. My tester was mission. Basic warranty equipped with the fuel coverage is for three Ian Harwood frugal diesel – 9.8 /7.0 years or 60,000 km L/100 km (city/highway). I remember as a kid, The second is a 3.6 L Pentastar VVT wearing my Sunday best and then going out and playing in the mud! With this Jeep, you push a button, hike up the Sticker price: truck, and go have some fun! Price as tested: $54,395 I was very surprised that it was able Laredo: $39,995 to perform off-road given that it has Limited: $47,895 undergone some dramatic changes to Overland: $55,895 the body and the ride comfort, but like Summit: $60,895 all Jeeps it is built to take a punishment. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca SRT: $63,495

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Marvelling at a new Mercedes in Marseille Sport Package that includes AMG trim upgrades, wheels and front brake system. Marseille, France – The mid-sized The C-class has classic rear-drive C-Class is the most popular and vehicle proportions with a long affordable Mercedes-Benz sedan and hood (with a choice of two front about 8.5 million of them have been grilles) and a short rear deck. It produced, since it was originally looks like a smaller version of the introduced in 1993. top-line, and redesigned last year, Mercedes engineering typically Superbly S-class, especially the new LED operates on a seven-year “circle of engineered, headlights and taillights. Compared life” production run and an all-new technically to the current C-Class it’s longer, generation of C-Class will arrive lower and wider and is now close in in Canada, as a 2015 model year sophisticated and size to a 90s E-Class. Its extended vehicle, this summer. pleasure to drive. wheelbase also helps create more In brief, it’s a bigger and better Bob McHugh interior space, especially for rear C-Class, however, real progress is seat passengers. in the details. This C-Class is lighter, The big change under-hood is a four-cylinder tursafer, comes with a choice of two more powerful bocharged 2.0-litre, in the C300, that’s max rated (yet more fuel-efficient) new engines, uses even more advanced technologies, plus its body is more at 235 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. While it produces more power than the outgoing base aerodynamic and, to my eyes, better looking. V6, I found the initial power surge, when you push The South of France global launch location, even on the gas pedal, overly aggressive. In fairness, the though I had to share it with over 800 other auto North American edition will come with different hacks, was another nice bonus—more later... throttle mapping. There’s no pricing available at this time, but we The twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 in the C400, do know the initial trim levels offered in Canada on the other hand, is a beauty. It can pump-out up will be a C300 and a C400. A sporty AMG edition, to 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. More called the C63, will also be added to the line in importantly, it does so in a quieter, smoother and January 2015. Although not official, a diesel edieffortless fashion that most drivers expect when at tion is also expected to be added in 2015. At this event Mercedes was also showing a Euro-destined the wheel of a Mercedes. Both engines come with idle fuel saving start/stop systems and are mated to hybrid-diesel edition. a 7-speed automatic transmission. An optional (Airmatic) air suspension is offered The list of standard and available high-tech acfor the first time in C-Class. It allows a driver tive safety features is simply amazing. It includes to choose between Comfort, Eco, Sport, and almost everything that’s available in the top-line Sport+ settings via an Agility Select switch on the S-Class, which is touted as the world’s safest car. console. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system is, as Intelligent Drive is an optional suite of technologies before, the other major option. Also available is a by Bob McHugh

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An all-new generation of C-Class will arrive in Canada this summer. that includes autonomous braking with pedestrian recognition, a low-speed heavy traffic auto-pilot feature, active parking assist and a 360-degree camera setup with numerous views of immediate surroundings. Bordering on frivolous, there’s an Air-Balance in-car perfuming system ... to prolong that newcar Mercedes smell. Another one is a GPS-linked climate-control system tech feature that automatically switches it to “recirculation” mode when a C-Class is driven into a tunnel. Even with the (100 kg) weight reduction, this C-Class is sublimely stable on the road. The switch to a full electronic assist rack and pinion steering system, called Direct Steer, is also flawless. There are fuel economy and active safety benefits. Inside the seating is typical Mercedes with easy

to find power controls on the door panel. Generous in size, yet excellent support and a good range of adjustable elements didn’t give my weak back a reason to complain, even after many hours of driving. The restyled dash is an elegant and less fussy design, thanks mainly to a new Touchpad controller that eliminates a multitude of switches. It can recognise both single and multi-finger gestures, wiping movements, zoom finger gestures, even user handwriting. That said, the stand-alone display screen looks out of place, as if an afterthought I-Pad was attached to the dash. Overall, this C-Class is sure to please both purists and newcomers. Superbly engineered, technically sophisticated and pleasure to drive. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Trip to Sri Lanka opens students’ eyes Group from Richmond High helps build school over the spring break by Gillian Chan Youth Reporter

group of 30 Grade 12 students and four teachers in the Global Perspectives program from Richmond Secondary School left Canada to embark on a life-changing trip to Sri Lanka last month.

Their goal: to build a new, 1,200-square-foot vocational school for woodworking to replace one that had been falling apart. During spring break for the past eight years, head teacher Kevin Matheny has brought a group of students to a foreign country to help build schools or community

buildings for a week. After a week of working, the group spends the next week visiting sites in the country. With most of the students not being used to the physicalnature of the work and the humid weather, it certainly did take a toll on them, he said. “We don’t use a lot of machines, it’s more just shovels and working with your hands and that’s a lot, five days a week,” Matheny stated. On one of the first few days of working, a local cricket team pulled up in their truck and pulled out a drum. They threw a huge dance party for the Global Perspectives students, with everyone dancing in the cricket field. “You realize in those moments that you don’t need to speak the same language to have connections with people,” said Angelica Laron. But when asked if she preferred the first week of working on the site versus the second week of educational travelling, Laron said: “Hands-down the work week.” Matheny added “the students

“You realize in those moments that you don’t need to speak the same language to have connections with people.” — Angelica Laron

lessons the students learned about themselves after being away from parents for two weeks. Some students were immediately grateful of how much they have in Canada as opposed to those in Sri Lanka, but Matheny added that in the past, there had been graduates who e-mailed him “five years later and go, ‘I finally understand what you were trying to teach me in that moment, in that situation.’” In the end however, the hardest part did not involve a time difference or a language barrier; it was leaving. “What was overwhelming was saying goodbye to the village,” said Laron. “It felt that we had just started to get to know the locals.”

Kevin Matheny photo Angelica Laron, Margarita De Guzman and Avalon Pawlik were all smiles as they rolled up their sleeves to build a vocational school in Sri Lanka.

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Anna Vavilova will be playing with fellow pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov.

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Book tackles realistic subjects From Page 12 The book includes a range of heavy topics including assault, drugs and gang association, which are all a reality for many young South Americans. “Our children and youth, as well as many adults, don’t know how hard life really is for children in Latin America. I hope that learning others’ realities can bring a sense of, not only awareness, but closeness,” she said. Victoria’s attitude is an example of transitioning from a very difficult experience, to building the decent life she always dreamed. Goldemberg shares the fictional story from a real life perspective. Born and raised in Argentina, she moved to Canada as an adult in 2003. She is currently working on another pre-teen story, which is set in Steveston. “Right now, I’m writing a novel about a boy who moves to Steveston against his will, and finds himself caught in an incredible adventure.” B.C. Book Prize winners will be announced on May 3 in Vancouver. “To be nominated is enough of a reward,” said Goldemberg, who has donated a copy of Victoria to the Richmond Public Library for all to read.

Metro Theatre is presenting Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera The Mikado from April 5 to May 3. The musical theatre show has been a crowd-pleaser since 1885. It has all the typical features of its genre, including a pair of seemingly star-crossed lovers who triumph in the end and a powerful leader who takes delight in seeing his irrational laws carried out. There’s also a collection of sidekicks, all supported by a chorus of lovely ladies and natty noblemen. A satire of English society in its day, the story is set to lush music and in an exotic land. Directing is Alison Schamberger, with musical direction from Spencer Bach and choreography by Dawn Ewen. The half-century-old theatre is a short hop over the river in Vancouver, at 1370 SW Marine Dr. Tickets, $30 to $35, at 604-266-7191 and eventbrite.ca. The show on Wednesday, April 9, is a fundraiser for Richmond Orchestra and Chorus. Tickets are just $20 for the 8 p.m. show. Call 604-276-2747. —Matthew Hoekstra

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OPEN SUNDAY, 1-3PM PROBABLY THE BEST LOCATION in this sought after, well run complex. Walk out into the south-facing rear garden to the fountain and pond. Absolutely gorgeous country like setting in the heart if the city. Move right in. Nicely kept with some updates including kitchen, h/w tank & furnace. 1,600 sq.ft. with a big feel that will take your house sized furnishings. 3 good sized bdrms, tons of storage too in the walk around and easily accessible attic area. You are an easy walk to shopping, recreation and transit. Adult oriented community – 16 years and older. A perfect transition from the big family home and all the maintenance that goes with it.

GREAT CONDO ~ #216 - 8511 WESTMINSTER HWY. ~ $206,000 If you are looking for a very roomy one bedroom in the most convenient location in Richmond, this is likely what you are after. This is a great partly updated unit in a well maintained complex right in the city core. Canada Line, Kwantlen, and shopping all at your door. Insuite storage and laundry. Newer appliances and nicely positioned near the center of the building looking out onto green space. Away from the traffic and the hustle. The perfect home for the student or just starting out. Absolutely worth checking out.

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#501-9320 PARKSVILLE DR. ~ $248,000 What a great find in West Richmond. This large 1 bedroom and den can easily convert to a spacious 2 bedroom. Very bright 5th floor unit with views to the East and the South. Freshly painted with dark rich handscraped laminate flooring. Nicely updated kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances. Loads of storage in suite and separate storage locker too. Complex boasts clubhouse and pool all on beautifully maintained gardens. Location is great with easy access to the ‘Pitch & Putt” Golf Course, Seafair Shopping, and Steveston Village. Public transit only a minute away. Available for immediate possession.

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BC Real Estate Convention coming to Vancouver By Kerry Vital

On April 9 and 10, the BC Real Estate Convention will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Catering to real estate professionals and prospective homeowners alike, the convention will include seminars, networking events and exhibitions. Among the topics to be discussed at the seminars will be mortgages, commercial real estate and financing. Speakers

include Peter Kinch of Peter Kinch Mortgage Team, Jason Henneberry of MortgagePal and Thomas Beyer of Prestigious Properties. Exhibitors will include business improvement associations, residential and commercial developers, municipalities, marketing companies, realtors, banks, home staging companies, insurance agencies and home security companies, among others. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BC Real Estate

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Convention, which aims to provide resources to better help homeowners make informed decisions about their real estate purchases as well as supporting the local real estate industry. Vancouver has long been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world, and is one of Canada’s largest cities for industry as well as the largest city in Western Canada when it comes to population. As a major tourist destination, millions of people pass through the city every year. All of this makes Vancouver one of the best cities in the world for foreign investors, and the BC Real Estate Convention caters to this with its range of seminars and events. Admission to the convention and seminars is free with pre-registration. You can register online and find more information, including an official show guide, at www. bcrealestateconvention.com. The convention will take place between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on April 9, and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 10.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has named the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards. The awards honour the best in design and construction in both new and renovated homes, and will be handed out at a gala ceremony at the end of the month. Portrait Homes’ Hampstead, below, is one of several builders named a finalist in multiple categories, as is Shakespeare Homes, whose projects include Mountain Highway, bottom.

GVHBA names Ovation Award finalists By Kerry Vital

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for this year’s Ovation Awards, and excitement is building for the gala awards ceremony on April 26 in downtown Vancouver. “Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Vancouver is a leadingedge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators.” The awards honour excellence in design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes, as well as the renovation of existing residences. Winners are chosen by a panel of judges. The GVHBA is giving the public a chance to pick the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Voting closes on April 7. Among the multiple-category finalists this year are Talisman Homes, for Best SingleFamily Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, Best Single-Family Detached

Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over and Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction, and Wesgroup Properties for Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 Square Feet and Over, Best Single Family Residential Community, Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 Square Feet, Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community and Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium. Portrait Homes has also been named a finalist in several categories, including Single-Family Builder of the Year, Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet, and Best Single-Family Residential Community. North Vancouver’s Shakespeare Homes is a finalist for Best Kitchen Renovation – Under $50,000, Best Addition Renovation, Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999, Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over and Renovator of the Year: Large Volume. maison d’être design-build inc. is a finalist in seven categories, including Best Renovated Room and Renovator of the Year: Small Volume. “We are pleased and excited by the recognition,” says president Rob Capar. “Our clients love the finished products. They’re strong supporters of maison d’etre.” Other renovators named as finalists in multiple categories include Best Builders, Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and reVISION Custom Homes Renovations Inc. To vote for the People’s Choice Award, visit www.ovationawards.ca.

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SALES TEAM IN BC FOR 2013 I’m thankful for all of the accolades I’ve received throughout my career, and it is the people of my community to whom I owe the most gratitude. A Realtor is only as good as his clients, and I can’t imagine a better place to do business than Richmond. Thank you for all your support.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

IN MEMORIAM

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

SPRING FLEA MARKET Sat, April 5, 10:00am - 3:00pm 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, handmade crafts, baking and a BBQ concession! Call 604-238-8450 for information.

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

In Loving Memory of Gregory Lawrence Coulter

MARINE .......................................903-920

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Happy 46th Birthday Greg Our hearts still ache in sadness. And silent tears still flow. For what it meant to lose you. No one will ever know. We miss you today and everyday. Love Mom and Dad, Angela, Brian, Carol, Natasha James and Auntie

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Known to most as Betty, passed away in her 85th year Monday March 24, 2014 at home in Richmond, BC, with family at her side. She will be missed by her children Christine (Doug) Hastings, Brian (Sharon) Lyon, and Patricia (Bob) Lyon-Cooper, her sister Barb Chenier and family. Much loved by her grandchildren Aaron, Jason, Joel, Jessica, Amanda, David and Austin, as well as all her great grandchildren. The love and respect for our mother was shared by all who ever met her, she was blessed with many good friends. Mom will be greeted at her journey’s end by her husband of 67 years, Frank and her first born, Frankie. A Celebration of Life will take place on June 7, 2014 at the family home.

TO THE KIND LADY who took the trouble to save my 2 little dogs who were running loose down River Rd. I cannot thank you enough !!

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LOST: FOB w/2 small keys. Sometime within last 2 weeks. Area of 4280 Moncton St. (604)270-2729 LOST: PANIAR BAG for side of bicycle. Vicinity of #1 Road & Blundell. Please call 604-278-2252

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Global Agriculture Trans - Loading Inc a well established Trans Loading / Transportation terminal located at 11678 - 130th St., Surrey, BC requires a F/T qualified Executive Assistant. Duties incl: establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedure, prepare and analyze submissions and reports for management, conduct research, compile data and prepare recommendations, liaise with other corporate network on behalf of ownership. Secondary School with a min of 3 years of exp. Salary $28.00/hour.

Fax resume to 604-580-2786.

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CAPADOUCA, Susan Olivia (Norhaug) August 4, 1951 March 22, 2014 Susan has passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by father Olaf Norhaug. She is survived by her partner Wayne, daughter Cheri, sons Tim & Danny, Grandchildren: Samantha, Nicholas, Darius & Jeremy, Mother Ona, Sister Sheila & Brother Bill (Sharon). Susan will be sadly missed by her family & many, many dear friends. There will be no funeral service at her request. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 12th, 2014 at 1pm at 10251 St Edwards Dr, Richmond (Signature Sandman Hotel). (Please, no minors due to capacity). In lieu of flowers please send a donation in Susan’s name to a charity of your choice.

WISMER, Patricia Ann Feb 16, 1929 - March 16, 2014 She is survived by her children Bruce, Liz & Kim and her grandchildren Austin, Patricia & Nathan. Pat lived a wonderful and full life as was her personality and her imprint in our hearts. The Celebration of that Life will be held on Saturday April 5, 2014 from 1-4pm at 12411 Trites Rd, Richmond across from Unit #63 in the Function Hall. ~ With all our Love ~

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Job Description: Join one of Canada’s largest media groups as a full-time intermediate Business Programmer to build, integrate and maintain internally developed and 3 party software applications. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned candidate to maintain and upgrade existing systems, as well as create new projects as part of a focused programming team. We need someone with a can-do attitude, passion for technology, necessary educational background, and ability to get up to speed quickly. Experience in business programming a must. Required Skills & Experience: • Demonstrated experience working in C++, Progress, and/or Basic • Experience in maintenance programming • Experience creating modern databases and writing queries in MySQL and/ or PostgreSQL; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Self-motivation with a passion for problem-solving while learning best practices.

Scope of Position: Reporting to the VP of Business Information Systems, the successful candidate will complete ongoing programming projects within the allotted resources and timelines while providing support on the preexisting systems. The programmer will be evaluated on demonstrated abilities to meet standards and deadlines while working in a collaborative environment with a group of talented individuals. Black Press offers competitive compensation, benefits and opportunities for career development. We are only accepting candidates willing to work business hours at the BC Head Office in Surrey (5460 152nd St). Email cover letter, resume and any examples of your work to BP_JobPosting@BlackPress.ca referencing 040114IP. Posting Closes on: 2014-04-07

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ENGINEER Langley Concrete requires an individual to expand our success and provide an elevated level of engineering support to our customers and engineering community. Applicants must have the ability to understand the technical aspects of pre - cast concrete products and with confidence present innovative and proven applications to engineers and other product specifiers and help develop and present effective marketing strategies to further the use of pre-cast concrete products in all aspects of underground civil infrastructure construction.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

The position entails working with established industry associations and public organizations with the goal of expounding our success in providing practical, long term solutions at the overall least cost for the construction of roads, storm & sanitary sewers, culverts and storm water treatment. Minimum Requirements; • Professional designation related to the Engineering discipline, preference given to Professional Engineer certification registered with APEGBC. • Exp. in structural engineering of civil construction products or projects. Assets; • Exp. in technical marketing to engineers, municipalities and governmental agencies. • Training or certification in Auto Cad applications. We offer; • Attractive Salary • Beneﬁts including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc. • Future personal growth and development program. Please send cover letter and resume to our Human Resources: mikejr@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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HELP WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

DISHWASHERS & SERVERS req’d F/T & P/T at TANDOORI KONA RESTAURANT Apply in person to

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RICHMOND KINSMEN ADULT DAY CENTER Regular day position, Mon.to facilitate, participate in provide planning input to the Centre Therapeutic Activity Exercise programs.

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Competencies/Qualiﬁcations; ·College graduate of Geriatric Therapeutic Activity Program or approved equivalent post secondary education. .Minimum 1 year exp. required ·Excellent communication and facilitation skills to lead a full range of therapeutic activity and exercise programs for frail elderly, disabled and cognitively impaired clients. ·Ability to work cooperatively with team members ·Cantonese / Mandarin speaking, an asset Salary & Beneﬁts as per our Collective agreement. Resumes to: Executive Director, Richmond Kinsmen Home Support Society, 100 - 6100 Bowling Green Rd. Richmond, BC V6Y 4G2; Fax: 604-272-1328 e-mail: rkadc@telus.net AIRSOFT GUNSMITH TECH F/T Trigger Airsoft. Min 3yr exp. in BB gun repair & upgrade. Knowledge AEG, Spring Sniper, GBB Internal & External etc. Paid $22.5/h, 40h/w. Send resume to: ken.triggerair@gmail.com

Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12. Start Immediately! Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts. Please e-mail mike@ megacranes.com or fax resume 604-599-5250

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BANQUET HALL STAFF Fraserview Banquet Hall located at 8240 Fraser St, Vancouver, B.C. require the following F/T workers;

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR supervise & coordinate the activities of workers, train staff, schedule catering activities. Secondary School & 2 years exp in food preparation or services is required. Salary $15/hr. SEVERAL KITCHEN HELPERS work closely with cooks & other kitchen staff, especially in the tasks of preparing meat, vegetables & fruits for cooking, also wash & maintain work tables, cupboards & appliances. Minimum 6/mo’s of exp as a Kitchen Helper. Salary $12/hr. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset for all positions. Fax resume to 604-322-3583.

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BANQUET MANAGER plan budgets, direct banquet hall operations, be responsible for staff development and schedules, compliance with employment standards, safety and health procedures are met, and handle customer complaints. Min 2 years exp. Salary $18.50/hr

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LEGAL SERVICES

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Dr Savita Dhingra Inc DBA A&A Dental Centre located at 1288 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC is hiring Office Manager. Experience for 3 years or more as Office Manager or at some relevant position is required. Salary $21/hr. Duties would be review and implement admin procedures, prepare reports, analyzing staffing requirement, invoice processing and dealing with insurance companies etc. Work is full time and permanent. Other benefits will be given. Should be proficient in English. Should be computer literate.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

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PETS 477

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: PEARL MARGARET SCHOLLUM aka Margaret Pearl Schollum, Margaret Schollum and Pearl Schollum, Deceased, Formerly of 8540 Railway Avenue, Richmond, BC, who died on August 14, 2013. Creditors and others having claims against the above noted Estate are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, CIBC Trust Corporation (Attn: Lilly Sadovich), 400 Burrard Street. 3rd Floor, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3A6, on or before May 15, 2014, after which date, the Executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Geneviève Giguère photo Nicole Boyer (left) walks down the runway with the model wearing her awardwinning garment. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University fashion student was the only designer outside of Quebec to be awarded one of five grand prizes at TÉLIO’s annual fashion show for Canada’s top design students, held in Montreal recently. Boyer, a Richmond resident, was one of 25 designers from across the country who were selected by the North American textile giant as Canada’s breakthrough designers for 2014. Her garment – inspired by the elaborate, furry coat worn by the character Rachel in the movie Blade Runner – won technical mention, a recognition that comes with a $2,000 scholarship.

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