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Martin van den Hemel photo BronyCAN 2014 organizers Tabatha Hughes and Afion Ruki say upwards of 850 people are expected to attend this weekend's convention at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre on Westminster Highway, which runs Friday through Sunday, Aug. 22 to 24.

If you haven’t seen My Little Pony since the days of Expo 86, you will have a hard time understanding the phenomenon that has adult men and women dressing like pastel-coloured horses, and bringing their children to a convention about the show. More familiar with the two-level humour from The Simpsons, Spongebob Squarepants, and Phineas and Pherb, one that’s aimed at children, the second squarely to drawn in adults? Then you’ll start to understand the latest phenomenon that will see in the neighbourhood of 1,000 people, children and adults alike, gathering at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel this weekend for BronyCan 2014. Bronies is a two-word combination (portmanteau) of bro and ponies, to refer to the adult male fans of the show. In 2010, the cartoon was re-envisioned by series developer Lauren Faust under the name My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, with more sophisticated drawing and themes revolving around friendship and kindness. Those themes have resonated not just with children, but adults too, many of whom come dressed as their favourite pony to conventions.

Tabatha Hughes, vice chair of the convention, said the newest iteration of the show is a “great kids show, but when adults watch it, they will get the small jokes.” Like what? Well, actor John de Lancie, known for his role as Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation, voices the villainous Discord, who is a trickster much like the omnipotent Q was in the Star Trek series. Last year’s convention was a huge hit, drawing 850 people to the convention, where guests get to interact with the talented minds behind the Vancouver-made cartoon. At $50 for a weekend pass, and $30 for a day pass, the convention is affordable for the very families that are the show’s bread and butter. This year’s convention will feature more than 15 special guests, including contributors to the official comic book. “The convention will have a diverse array of fans of the show, including children, teenagers and adults, collectively known as Bronies. The show is focused on the value of friendship and teaches a number of important life lessons through its colourful production and excellent storytelling that people of all ages can sit down and enjoy,” organizers said. For more about the convention, visit bronycan.ca

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Richmond Community Coalition adds two more Helen Quan and Dan Baxter announced as council candidates by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Martin van den Hemel photo Carol Day has her eyes set on a council seat, having missed out by just 302 votes last time around. Along with incumbent trustees Rod Belleza and Norm Goldstein, she’s joined by teacher Michael Wolfe—who is once again seeking a seat on council, having missed out by just 1,518 votes in 2011—and Michael Starchuk, who is seeking to join the Richmond Board of Education.

RITE Richmond unveils candidates Incumbent trustees and council hopefuls promise financial transparency, healthy business plan by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Carol Day and Michael Wolfe are hoping a new party name and a clearly-defined five-plank platform will change their fortunes during the upcoming civic election in November. Day and Wolfe are seeking a seat on Richmond council, after falling 302 and 1,518 votes short in 2011. They, and along with incumbent trustees Rod Belleza and Norm Goldstein, and board-of-education hopeful Michael Starchuk, form RITE Richmond, formerly the Richmond Independent Team of Electors. Day said the existing members of council simply aren’t doing a good enough job of being transparent to the electorate, something she vows to change should she be elected. “Let’s go back to June, for exam-

ple. Richmond city council voted to endorse staff ’s report in the plan for replacing the Massey Tunnell. That went in under the radar, while a lot of people were on vacation, and our job as candidates...is to bring those issues to the forefront and explain why that’s an issue to the average person.” Day’s experience is that when she engages members of the public in dialogue, they become more passionate about topics such as this, she said. The job of RITE Richmond candidates is to demonstrate how existing members of council have not done their job, she added. “I look back to the pub bylaw, which used to require public surveys, and people like (Rob) Howard, Bill McNulty, (former councillor) Kiichi Kumagai and Derek Dang voted to take that right away from us, and I bet a lot of people don’t know that.” RITE is hoping to engage the public in conversations through a series of free barbecues, the first of which will be hosted by Carol Day at her home at 11631 Seahurst Rd. on Sunday, Aug. 24. Michael Wolfe was critical that the current council is largely development driven. “It’s been a developer driven

group and developer money funds their campaigns so they get re-elected and they keep doing the same thing. And they’re not working for the people, citizens, and that’s clear through the frustration I hear when I go to city council meetings in the last decade,” he said. RITE Richmond’s five-plank platform includes healthy business development, which would fast-track businesses who provide much-needed health services. As well, a development action plan would put mechanisms in place for a greatly-improved civic engagement process on rezoning, allowing for new kinds of zoning and downsizing to maintain the character of existing neighbourhoods. RITE Richmond’s campaign disclosure reform plan would see it become the first electoral group to make public all campaign contributions during the election. Goldstein, Belleza and Starchuk are calling for increased choices for students in schools, which would improve participation and enthusiasm. And they are calling for a renewed committment to dealing with child poverty, which they say affects a child’s performance in schools.

Helen Quan and Dan Baxter became the latest council hopefuls to be endorsed by the local political group Richmond Community Coalition on Monday. Quan, a single mother of two who runs a local business, previously ran for council in 2005, and finished 738 votes behind the last-place councillor, Rob Howard, one of the founders of the Richmond Community Coalition who went on to become an MLA before retiring from politics during the last provincial election. “Richmond is the city where I work, where I belong and where I want to represent,” said Quan in front of gathering of about 70 people at Aberdeen Centre that included fellow Richmond Community Coalition candidate, incumbent Coun. Ken Johnston and RichmondSteveston Liberal MLA John Yap. Quan has served as the president of the Richmond Mandarin Lions Club and vice president of the 32nd Richmond Scouts, and has fundraised for many organizations. Dan Baxter, who has lived in Richmond for a couple of years and is raising his young family here, said his skills as a research and policy

Martin van den Hemel photo Dan Baxter and Helen Quan, seen here with Coun. Ken Johnston (centre), have been endorsed by the Richmond Community Coalition as they seek a spot on Richmond council this November.

Local residents targeted by fraud ring Burnaby RCMP believe Richmond residents were among those victimized by a major fraud ring. Mounties there arrested two people and are seeking a third in connection with a major fraud investigation involving 200 victims. In May, Burnaby RCMP launched the investigation after receiving a complaint of a suspicious purchase at a computer store at Metropolis at Metrotown mall. Police allege one of the suspects bought iPhones with someone else’s credit card then rented a vehicle with another identity. The fraudulent incidents have been

committed in Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Langley and Squamish, Burnaby RCMP believe. Through their investigation officers eventually executed a search warrant on a home in the 38000-block of Hemlock Avenue in Squamish. Police seized about 200 identities including credit cards, B.C. driver’s licences and photo identity cards, cheques, wills, firearm licences, immigration papers and utility documents. Police believe personal mail was being stolen from homes and mailboxes. Shawn Lundrigan, 33, and Kimberly McSweeney, 22, both of Squamish

analyst with the B.C. Chamber of Commerce should serve him well on council. Baxter said his work experience has given him insight into how different levels of government interact. He said he’s like to add “one more voice, a new voice, to council, and just give it a little bit more of a different flavour than maybe what we’ve had for the past four or five elections with some people who have been on council for 20 years.” The city has been run very well, Baxter said, and he’s not suggesting all of council be tossed out. Rather, he’d like to add “fresh blood, new faces” that would help enhance what’s already been done, and bring some new ideas to the table. Baxter, a married father of two, is a director with the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society Both Quan and Baxter spoke of their commitment to better engaging with the community, and ultimately improving voter turnout for the Nov. 15 civic election. The Richmond Community Coalition is next holding a town hall meeting at the Richmond Cultural Centre’s performance hall, 7700 Minoru Gate, tonight (Aug. 20) from 7 to 9 p.m. Coun. Chak Au has also joined the Richmond Community Coalition in his bid to be re-elected, and in doing so left RITE, the Richmond Independent Team of Electors, which he previously ran with.

face multiple counts of fraud and identity theft. Burnaby RCMP are also seeking a third man, Paul Hebert, 38, of no-fixed address. He’s wanted for one count of identity theft and two counts of fraud. Anyone who sees Hebert or knows his whereabouts is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or text BCTIP at CRIMES (274637). Burnaby RCMP remind people to keep an eye on credit card histories and bank statements. For more information on preventing identity theft using mail, visit: http://bit.ly/1tglaqL/.

City launches consultation process on services for seniors Richmond’s senior’s population is expected to significantly increase over the next 20 years. With the aim to ensure that effective, meaningful and appropriate programs and opportunities continue to be available for older adults in Richmond, the city has initiated an update to its Older Adult Service Plan. As part of the process, the city will also be doing an assessment and preparing plans for pursuing designation as an Age-Friendly Community. To kick-start the process, the city

has launched a stakeholder and public engagement process, and the public is invited to have its say. Engagement activities include focus groups and community mapping exercises. A public forum and survey are available at www. LetsTalkRichmond.ca/seniors. Targeted workshops include creative activities to involve older adults, family members, caregivers, service providers and other stakeholders to provide their thoughts on Richmond’s age-friendly assets, and to share ideas on what changes or additions could be made.

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Community news covering August 20 to September 2, 2014 Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Drive Storing and Preserving Fruits and Veggies - Part 3 Saturday, August 23 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. REG# 584760, Free, 13+yrs Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Drive

Development Permit Panel Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall 3:30 p.m.

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Public Hearing Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m.

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Cover Stores: Manhole Cover Art Contest Help turn ordinary manhole covers into works of art The City of Richmond invites artists of all ages and abilities to put pencil to paper and create a design that could be featured on some of the City’s new manhole covers.

The art contest is open to anyone who lives in the Metro Vancouver area. Participants do not have to be a professional artist to enter. Art work must be completed on an established template available at www.richmond.ca/coverstories. Submissions will be accepted from now until September 12, 2014.

These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. Registration is required.

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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) Storing and Preserving Fruits and Veggies - Part 1 Saturday, August 23 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. REG# 584758, Free, 13+yrs Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Drive Storing and Preserving Fruits and Veggies - Part 2 Saturday, August 23 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. REG# 584759, Free, 13+yrs

Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, August 27 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 7411 Nelson Road - DV 13-631844, TE 13631845 - TM Mobile Inc.- To vary the maximum permitted height of an accessory structure in the “Industrial (I)” zone of the Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 from 20.0 m to 30.0 m, in order to permit the construction of a telecommunication antenna installation at 7411 Nelson Road.

2. 4160 Garry Street - DP 14-664790 - Penta Homes (Princess Lane) Ltd.To (1) permit the construction of a ﬁve (5) unit townhouse complex at 4160 Garry Street on a site zoned “Town Housing (ZT35) – Garry Street (Steveston)”; and (2) vary Section 4.9.7 of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to permit the proposed garbage and recycling enclosure to be located within the setback to Yoshida Court. 3. 5180 Blundell Road (formerly 5160 and 5180 Blundell Road) - DP 13-648221 - Blundell Ventures Ltd.To (1) permit the construction of 15 townhouse units at 5180 Blundell Road (formerly 5160 and 5180 Blundell Road) on a site zoned “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”. 4. 9671 Alberta Road - DP 13638853 - Citimark-Western Alberta Road Townhouse Ltd.- To (1) permit the construction of a 21unit townhouse development at 9671 Alberta Road on a site zoned “Medium Density Townhouse (RTM2)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (a) reduce the minimum lot width from 30.0 m to 26.16 m; (b) reduce the required interior (east) side setback from 3.0 m to 2.25 m; and (c) reduce the required exterior (northwest corner) side setback from 6.0 m to 4.11 m. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

Register to vote for the 2014 general local and school election It’s easy – you can register in advance or when you vote Register in advance to vote at the general local and school election in November. Registering in advance ensures that you will be on the Voters List and will receive a Voters Card in the mail, identifying your neighbourhood voting place and making the voting process even faster when you go to vote. Alternatively, you can register at the time you vote. Residents who were registered to vote for previous provincial,

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Asphalt paving advisory July 15 to October 15, 2014 The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from July 15 to October 15, 2014: • • • • •

10,000 block No. 3 Road 6,000 block Blundell Road Hammersmith Way Hammersmith Gate 11,000 & 12,000 block No. 5 Road • 22,000 block Old Westminster Highway • Gilley Road and Westminster Highway intersection Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). Trafﬁc will be reduced to singlelane 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 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dikes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2014 Paving Program).

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Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond Public Library’s Candie Tanaka displays one of the new state-of-the-art 3D printers at the local library. Using a biodegradable form of plastic made from corn starch, visitors are invited to watch the printers in action, which can make an assortment of souvenirs. For just $2, to cover the cost of materials, visitor can walk away with one of a dozen different types of printing products, which are created layer-by-layer in a matter of minutes.

3D printer limited only by imagination New tech at library gives insight into future of construction/ manufacturing by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter 3D printers are doing some remarkable things around the world. Rather than just printing in two dimensions on a sheet of paper, threedimensional printers can create anything that your mind can conjure. Richmond Public Library’s Candie Tanaka said in China, 3D printers are building homes from concrete. Other 3D printers use metal to create products, still others can fashion items from sugar and even chocolate. The Brighouse branch of the library has two 3D printers on display,

which use polylactic acid (a biodegradable pastic made of corn starch) to create, layer by layer, three dimensional objects limited only by the imagination. Visitors can sign up to have one of about a dozen different objects printed for them, for $2 to cover the cost of printing. The library purchased three of the state-ofthe-art devices, which

retail for about $2,500. The third printer is on a permanent road-trip, shuttling between other libraries in Richmond, including Ironwood and Steveston. Innovator-in-residence Graeme Bennett will be giving presenations about the technology this weekend. There’s an introduction to 3D printing workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

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Fraser Institute study was released last week, showing the share of Canadians’ income going towards governments at all levels has risen from 33.5 per cent in 1961 to 41.8 per cent in 2013.

It’s important to put the study into context. The Fraser Institute is a think tank which believes in smaller government, and has steadfastly engaged in many

studies over the years to debunk “big government.” Some of those studies have been quite useful, others not so much. The institute also participates in the worldwide “Tax Freedom Day” event, which marks the day when people begin to work for themselves each year, as opposed to the taxman. This year, the date in Canada was June 9. All that said, there is no question that some of the money paid in taxes is not well-spent. While abuses by politicians like

Alison Redford or Mike Duffy get the headlines, there are many programs in government of limited or almost no use. One B.C. example is the carbon tax rebate to large corporations, paid by school districts and hospitals with tax dollars. However, as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (the polar opposite to the Fraser Institute) notes, it’s very difficult to compare 1961 to 2014. Governments provide medicare now — there was little spending on

health care in 1961. That’s where a lot of tax dollars go. There are also many more government programs that redistribute funds to lower-income Canadians, including the GST credit and the carbon tax credit in B.C. Governments certainly have room to cut. A focus on how much taxes we pay as a percentage of income is useful, because taxpayers need to consider whether we get full value for the money we spend each year. —Black Press

What we know about the mine spill

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

oday I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and fear-mongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known. As Black Press and our local publication the <I>Williams Lake Tribune</ I> reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a fouryear shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond. Rising metal prices helped put 380 unionized employees plus management back to work. Most are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam and cleaning up the spill site. Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP government, for those who want to turn everything into a political corruption story). The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of

NASA Earth Observatory Satellite image taken the day after Mount Polley mine tailings breach shows drained tailings dam and spill that backed into Polley Lake and down Hazeltine Creek to Quesnel Lake.

acid-producing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by environment ministry results, and water and fish from all but the immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption. For an example of acid mine drainage, look up the Britannia Mine Museum, now a reclaimed national historic site with a water treatment plant built to function for hundreds of years. Before that, acid-produced toxic metal pollution drained from the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades. Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that this sort of long-term water remediation may not be required. The initial pulse of sus-

pended sediment didn’t last long enough to affect fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated iron and copper, with “leachability” results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken. On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the first high water warning in its history. This was not a “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that. It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine management found ways to extend operation, including an underground phase. The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still

there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed.

Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed.

TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors. Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to deindustrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region. No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Lunch helps bring community together Editor: For the past 25 years Richmond Chinese Community Society has been doing a commendable job in serving this community. For the past 12 years, in co-operation with a number of businesses, it has been sponsoring lunch for seniors. This year again, the 12th annual Seniors Lunch Party held at Continental Seafood Restaurant last Saturday was a great success. In addition to the two main lunch sponsors (River Rock Casino Resort and Vancouver Shaughnessy Lions Club), RCCS had gift sponsors. As usual, the food was delicious. Also, the entertainment provided

was excellent. The complimentary gifts, goody bags and lucky draws made the event even more enjoyable. The restaurant staff did a commendable job in serving the lunch to a very large number of seniors from diverse backgrounds. Initiatives like this go a long way in bringing together people from different cultures. They strengthen our common bond of being the citizens of this great country. I would like to thank RCCS for putting on such a great lunch designed to build bridges between different cultures and promoting intercultural harmony. Balwant Sanghera Richmond

ALR column shows leap in logic Editor: Re: “Farm changes a great leap forward” column, Aug. 15. Tom Fletcher is confused about the Ministry of Agriculture’s consultation, which features a public survey. He mistakenly says it shows that changes in last spring’s ALR bill “have little or nothing to do with exclusions” of farmland from the ALR. That bill, which made

exclusions easier in 90 per cent of the ALR (“Zone 2”), is now law. It’s no longer a current focus, in contrast to the survey about ALR regulations, which is open till Aug. 22. The simple reason the survey doesn’t mention the bill or ALR exclusions is that they’re another matter. It’s also illogical for Fletcher to imply that those who wanted consultation on the

previous matter would oppose the current consultation. If anything, many want more of it. To top off confusion with bad taste, Fletcher mocks MLA Lana Popham’s photo and bizarrely ties a survey question to Mao Zedong’s Great Leap Forward, which cost millions of lives. Jim Wright President, Garden City Conservation Society

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Editor: “On evolution, Carl Sagan, Christianity and Robin Williams,” Letters, Aug. 15. As an atheist, I must take exception to many of the points raised in Branko Popazivanov’s letter. First, I must say that Carl Sagan’s book Cosmos is a fabulous book and, if there was one book I could have everyone in the world read, this would be it. The original television series on which the book is based is also excellent as is the newest version of Cosmos hosted by Neil deGrass Tyson. In both the TV series and his book, Carl Sagan has made the basic tenants of science interesting, relevant and accessible to everyone. In referring to “The Cosmos…” in the opening lines of his book I believe he is referring to “everything” whatever that may be. He does not restrict his book to physical things—an interpretation that I would suggest is Branko’s own. His suggestion that scientists and educators have also rejected any debate on evolution is completely false. He mentions the “scientific method” in his letter but doesn’t seem to understand it. In a nutshell, all scientific knowledge is open to further research, experimentation, debate and modification. Any scientific claims must be backed by supportive evidence that can be replicated and confirmed by others. Any significant conclusions are published so that they can be scrutinized by a large scientific community. As a result, scientists and educators must be open minded yet skeptical as our understanding continues to grow and change. This is quite different than simply ac-

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cepting ideas that come from someone of authority. What happened to Galileo when he proposed an idea not accepted by the Church at the time? Carl Sagan also used to say that “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” Sure, Darwin’s ideas seemed radical at the time, but there is now irrefutable evidence for evolution—it’s in our DNA, in the fossil record and in the connections between the species that make up the “evolutionary tree of life”. We can see it today. Every breed of dog is the result of artificial selection and the process of evolution. Evolution is anything but illogical. In fact, the entire science of Biology makes no sense without it. Perhaps Branko seems to feel that his point of view is being stifled because it is not a scientific view – there is no evidence for it. I would also like to comment on Branko’s suggestion that there are only three things we might do. Why are we limited to these three choices? As a human being I feel a kinship and responsibility to all of the life forms that exists on our planet.

What happened to Galileo when he proposed an idea not accepted by the Church at the time?

In fact, evolution tells us that we are all connected. The idea that we are somehow separate and special from the other organisms that make up the Earth has perhaps led to many of the environmental issues we face today. I feel way better making choices based on helping others and our planet rather than on the fear of going to Hell or receiving the “prize” of going to Heaven. In fact, I find the idea of these as the only motivators of “good moral” behaviour quite scary. I also take exception to Branko describing atheists as overzealous. I can’t recall the last time I saw an atheist handing out pamphlets in a public park or having one knock on my door. Perhaps it seems that way to him because he is hearing a conflicting voice – a different opinion. It is unfortunate that we live in a world that seems to accept “freedom of religion” but not “freedom FROM religion”. Science is the best way we have of understanding the world and we all benefit from it. We would also all benefit by taking a more scientific view of the world around us—a move toward an age of reason instead of holding on to ancient myths and superstitions. I do agree with Branko on one point— we can learn so much by reading books— but we must read with an open mind, we should read a lot, and what we read should encompass many points of view. I have read several books from C. S. Lewis. I would encourage Branko to continue past the first line of “Cosmos” and read the rest of this amazing book. Bruce Stephenson Richmond

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Editor: Re: “On evolution, Carl Sagan, Christianity and Robin Williams,” Letters, Aug. 15. I do wish that Branko Popazivanov had spent a few lines explaining how a quote from Carl Sagan can be characterized as an exercise in blind faith, yet a quote from the Bible is proffered as fact. John Coomber Richmond

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Robin Williams is no poster child for meaninglessness Editor: After years of reading missives such as that of Branko Popazivanov, it’s exhausting to continue to see how determinedly theists, and even some deists, continue to misunderstand secular humanism. When rationalists such as Carl Sagan make statements such as “The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be,” they are including gods, or demons, or leprechauns, or Higgs bosons, or dark matter, or multiple universes, or anything else that is put forward as a theory. If there is a God, fine; scientific inquiry has no problem with that. Next step: test the theory with observations and experiments and publish your results so that others may critically review your findings and methodology. As there is zero evidence for God or unicorns or planet Nemesis, sane scientists simply let those theories rattle around in odd corners of the Internet and move on to more productive lines of inquiry and interest that can be observed and for which there is testable evidence, like evolution, butterfly migration patterns, cosmological inflation, etc. Now, the attempt to make “meaningless” a central feature of secularism is just a red herring. We are social creatures embedded in complex webs of interaction with family, neighbours, institutions, artists, governments, etc., and we all quite naturally find meaning in them, or in mastering a Beethoven piano sonata, or campaigning for gender equality, or ....; all without the aid of C.S. Lewis’s Christianity thank you very much.

One can despair at how small and alone our planet is, or one can realize how precious we are, rejoice, and work tirelessly to make our world the best that it can be (humanism). If one chooses to see our situation as meaningless, knock yourself out; but don’t try to recruit Robin Williams as a poster child for meaninglessness. Mental illness is a treatable, manageable medical condition for which there are ever-increasing resources and support, and to tell people suffering from it that they lack Christianity is superficial and nonsensical. This speaks somewhat to morals, a topic that gives me the giggles when I see theists take it on. As a point of pride, theists claim to be utterly at sea on questions of right and wrong, and thus require a magic sky daddy to inform them on such questions. This is quite fallacious; we as members of a civil society have the dignity, self-confidence, and intelligence to continuously and thoughtfully improve our understandings of how we ought to live with one another. The result is an everexpanding community of inclusiveness, but one which is resisted by odd collections of screeching religionists who insist on bronze-age moralities of intolerance. ISIS thugs and Tea Party wingnuts do have moral codes that they are advancing, but they are born of complex cultural histories, and we don’t need to worry if either group has a lock on a theistic truth that perhaps we should all be following. They don’t. Murray Hill Richmond

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Editor: Re: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A bunch of amorous bullfrogs disturbing the sleep patterns of Steveston residents.â&#x20AC;? On first reading of this story, I immediately thought this was a Monty Python sketch I had somehow missed, but on further perusal I realized the full horror of the situation for Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crĂ¨me de la crĂ¨me. One can imagine the expectations of these privilege few, who could afford to purchase on the west dyke, believing they had found paradise only to have their bedroom activities disrupted by some lovelorn amphibians. While we in the more needier sections of our city, commonly known as Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DTES, cannot empathize, we can certainly sympathize, with these poor hapless residents and wonder, due to the circumstances, how they can function at all. It will be interesting to read the comments of Steveston`s unofficial â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town Crierâ&#x20AC;?, Mr. Brian Barnes, whose letters of outrage to the local newspapers keep us highly entertained. When describing the plight of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sleepless in Stevestonâ&#x20AC;? (there must be a movie in there) one is tempted to use two of Mr. Barnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite words by calling them whiners and complainers, but it would be to quibble. It is worth remembering that the bullfrogs are only trying going to go forth and multiply, just like the Good Book says! Alan Halliday Richmond

Editor:Â The Finn Road foes have risen again. Quick review: Early 2013: Given the media reports at the time, the Finn Road propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners and their potential tenantsÂ formed a partnership to pursue a nursery project onÂ Â this ALR parcel.Â Â The project was in compliance with both (i) the provincial governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ALR regulations and (ii) local government zoning.In spite of this, these self-righteous â&#x20AC;&#x153;enviro saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x153; created a mob mentality for months that intimidated both the B.C. government and City of Richmond,who chose toÂ genuflect to the cowardly altarÂ of cheap politics and consequentlyÂ neither respected nor enforced their very ownÂ temple of Â rules and regulations which were in place at the time. As the recent August 2014 article notes, Â the Finn Road nursery project has been abandoned.Â NextÂ target is what the righteous deem as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mansionâ&#x20AC;? proposal. Now they are whining about anotherÂ permitted use, specifically construction of a residential home. So, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next ? Are they going to build sheds, park equipment Â and post signs on public land outside the entrance to try and cancel this latest attempt at a permitted use ? WhatÂ if they are successful again ? If they intimidated and bullied theÂ previous group

of Finn Road nursery proponents Â into submission, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to say it can not be repeated in 2014Â ? If this actually happens, we can see these protest groups feeling increasingly Â emboldened and repeatedly imposing Â their mobÂ Â whims on innocent parties. However, if the â&#x20AC;&#x153;mansionâ&#x20AC;? is built, this actually indicts the foes. These types tend to believe in such apocalyptic mantras such as Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;global warmingâ&#x20AC;? and other such unprovable andÂ certifiable junk science. Regardless, even assuming this is true,Â the original proposal of a nursery would have provided aÂ viable, long-termÂ â&#x20AC;&#x153;carbon sinkâ&#x20AC;? and oxygenÂ producer to alleviate these enviro saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns, perhaps even morseo than an annual crop would . Unfortunately, not only has this opportunity on Finn RoadÂ been lost, but in all likelihood , this may Â have sent a message toÂ other ALR landowners that any â&#x20AC;&#x153;smallÂ mobâ&#x20AC;? with an agendaÂ can at any time Â interfere carte blanche withÂ the Â lawful useÂ of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own private property. Conclusion: All theÂ Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finn Road Farmland Fascistsâ&#x20AC;? really accomplished has nothing to do with preserving ALR land per se, but insteadÂ setting a precedent for â&#x20AC;&#x153;mob ruleâ&#x20AC;?Â and Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;anarchyâ&#x20AC;? with the full support andÂ blessing of twoÂ levels ofÂ clearly biased andÂ impotentÂ government. R. A. Hoegler Richmond

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Frozen to be shown outdoors her fusion of classical violin and fiddle styles, mixed with modern hip hop sounds. A co-founder of Delhi to Dublin before launching her solo career, Kytami is turning heads and getting people on their feet with her explosive musical mix. Throughout the evening, performers include jugglers Mike Battie and Yuki Ueda and plenty of fun for the kids including bouncy castles, the Richmond Art Truck, Tumble Bus, Cartwheels Inc. gymnastics zone, ping pong and more. Food will be available including BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs, Asian cuisine from All About the Grill, Cravings Kettle Corn, Tin Lizzy Donuts and Rocky Point Ice Cream. The Richmond Food Bank Society will be on site and the first 200 people to visit their booth will receive a coupon for a free bag of popcorn. Attendees are encouraged to bring

Disney favourite part of Summer PlayDays Let it go at an end-of-summer celebration, with a sampling of free live music, great food, and a free outdoor screening of the Disney film Frozen on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Richmond Olympic Oval waterfront plaza. The celebrations get under way at 4 p.m. so get in the mood for the movie by joining in a “Let It Go” sing-along with the Frozen Queen and enjoy many other free fun family activities as Summer PlayDays comes to an end with a summer night to remember. Western Canadian singer/ songwriter Jordan Klassen heads the entertainment line-up with a performance at 7 p.m. “Violinistextremist” Kytami will wow audiences at 5:45 p.m. with

a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the shows. Space is limited so get there early. Ample free parking will be available at the City of Richmond’s Works Yard (5599 Lynas Lane). Bus shuttles will be running from 3:30 – 10:30 p.m. between the Works Yard and the Richmond Olympic Oval. Additional parking can be found at the WorkSafe BC parking lot. Summer PlayDays is a monthlong celebration of summertime, with free games, music, fitness classes and more happening at the Oval’s waterfront plaza throughout August. For more details, visit www. richmond.ca/summerplaydays or go to OvalSummerPlayDays on Facebook and @FunRichmond on Instagram and Twitter (#SummerPlayDays).

Steveston Park to host Teddy Bears Picnic this Saturday also be games for children and teddy bears alike, and cookies and lemonade for everyone to enjoy. At the Interurban Tram Building, children can let their creativity run free when making a conductor’s hat, both in child and bear sizes, before having their photo taken with their

Teddy bears and their young owners are warmly invited to attend a free Teddy Bears Picnic this Saturday in Steveston Park and at the Steveston Interurban Tram Building. Events include a parade, story time, bear medical checkups, bear fortune telling and face painting for people. There will

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back to school Vince Ready joins BCTF talks by Tom Fletcher Black Press Mediator Vince Ready has met the two sides in B.C.'s festering teacher dispute and agreed to “monitor” the situation. The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers' Association announced Ready's involvement in a joint statement Thursday, confirming that he met separately with negotiators last Wednesday. A media blackout on the talks be-

gan last week and will continue. “Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the statement says. Ready's last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.

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learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years. Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last week. “Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and B.C. Public School Employers’ Association said in a brief statement. Negotiations broke off and a fullscale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between

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Four athletes share gold, silver medals at Canadian Legion Youth Track and Field Championships by Don Fennell Sports Editor The future of Canada’s throws team was in Langley last weekend for the annual Canadian Legion Youth Track and Field Championships. And four Richmond Kajaks appeared in starring roles. Valerie Wideski, 15, led off the competition with a gold-medal performance Friday in the under-16 girls’ one-kilogram discus throw. She hurled the discus a meet-best 39.80 metres on her third throw, after throws of 38.90 and 36.41 metres respectively. Wideski also placed seventh in the under-16 girls’ three-kilogram shot put event Saturday with a best throw of 11.80 metres. It was the final of six throws. See Page 20

Don Fennell photo Chanell Botsis of the Richmond Kajaks earned a silver medal in the girls’ hammer throw Sunday in Langley.

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Jared Hume photo Kicking it into gear are several of the 132 runners who woke up early Sunday to participate in the 2014 Richmond Olympic Oval 10k Race, the final leg of the 10-race Lower Mainland Road Race Series.

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Hockey community shows its heart NHLers Jason Garrison and Chris Higgins inspired to join peers at 10th Noah Yelizarov memorial charity tournament

Don Fennelll photo Jason Garrison (above) of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been lending his support to the Noah Yelizarov Memorial Hockey Tournament since the annual charity fundraiser began a decade ago.

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stopped by ex-Sockeyes’ goaltender Justin Mulholland, Team Anderton edged Team Shams 5-4 with the latter featuring former Sockeyes Sean and Rudi Thorsteinson, Adam Nishi and Keenan Webb. Garrison and Higgins have both gone beyond simply lacing up their skates. Garrison last year volunteered to sit in a dunk tank and allow individuals to toss softballs his way. This year Higgins signed a jersey and stick and donated a pair of Canucks’ tickets which garnered more than $1,000 in the live auction. “Hockey players have a deserved reputation of being supportive, humble and accessible to fans and charity events (and this shows that),” said Don Taylor, who co-ordinated the hockey portion of the event. “Jason has been out to many of our tournaments and is a quality guy who has always supported his local hockey community.” Noah’s friends and former teammates from Richmond and Seafair minor hockey days are all now around the age of 30 and still play adult hockey with others from around the Lower Mainland. Taylor said the tournament’s unique three-on-three format, and 15-minute games, provide a fast-paced, offensive style that attracts players from all over—a few, apparently, from as far afield as Switzerland on the weekend. In its 10-year history, the tournament has raised nearly $200,000 for B.C. Children’s Hospital, Canuck Place, Blessings in a Backpack, and Richmond School District’s Feed-U-Cate program. For video, visit richmondreview.com.

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Camryn Rogers, also 15, continued her summer of success with a sixth-place finish in the under-16 girls’ discus throw Friday (her best throw was 35.13 metres, a distance reached on her third of six throws) and placed ninth in the under-16 girls’ threekilogram shot put event Saturday with a throw of 11.39 metres. But Rogers’ best showing came in the under-16 girls’ three-kilogram hammer throw event Sunday in which she placed second with a throw of 53.73 metres. That distance was achieved on just her second throw, after fouling on her first attempt. Autumn Covington, 17, stepped onto the podium Friday with a bronze-medal performance in the under-18

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girls’ one-kilogram discus throw. Her third-place result of 39.30 metres came on her third attempt, after earlier throws of 37.98 and 38.67 metres. Covington narrowly missed a return to the podium Sunday in the girls’ under-18 three-kilogram hammer throw. She placed fourth with a throw of 51.98 metres, again achieved on her

third throw after previous attempts of 47.32 and 49.97 metres. Chanell Botsis, also 17, placed second in the girls’ under-18 three-kilogram hammer throw event with a best throw of 58.42 metres. That came on her fifth of six throws, leaving her less than three metres back of winner Cyerra Cassell of Ontario. On Friday, Botsis

Wozney to lead Midget Phantoms A well-known Richmond hockey personality is the new head coach of the Fraser Valley Phantom. Alain Wozney was appointed to lead the coaching staff of the B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League team for the 2014-15 season by BC Hockey. Wozney has held numerous

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6

IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN LANGLEY Western Canada’s Best Attended Charity Event www.langleycruise-in.com

coaching roles with Richmond and Seafair minor hockey associations over the past 10 years. His most recent roles included assistant coach with the Pacific Ravens of the B.C. Female Midget AAA Hockey League during the 2012-2013 season, and manager of the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League Greater

Community Worship

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA St. Alban

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA) Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

• • •

English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626

Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00am. Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study, 7pm Eucharist • www.stannessteveston.ca

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.ca Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara – Min. of Christian Development & Outreach

CATHOLIC Eastern Catholic Church

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⿺毺ᆼᚯ Everyone Welcome!

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

Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

UNITED

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, August 24, 2014 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

Broadmoor Baptist Church

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids

Vancouver Canadians last season. The B.C. Female Midget AAA League was initiated in the 2007-2008 season in response to the membership’s desire to provide an opportunity for elite female hockey players to come together on zone teams and challenge other elite teams.

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

BAPTIST 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca Dr. Tim Colborne - Lead Pastor.

was fourth in the girls’ under-18 one-kilogram discus throw event with a best 38.11 metres. It was the final of six throws. All four Kajaks named to the 25-athlete B.C. and Yukon Command Legion Team that represented the province at the national championships, will now turn their focus to the upcoming Kajaks Throws Festival. The inaugural festival is set for Sept. 6 and will celebrate the opening of the club’s new throws facility built to International Association of Athletics Federation specifications. Featuring athlètes ranging from Midgets to Masters, the meet will begin at noon with shot put, hammer, javelin and discus events. Register for the open event at info@kajaks. org.

Sunday Service: 11:00 am Ŋ➊䛛՘➎ČࣦĀ좹⿽ Храм Успення Пресвятої Богородиці: Божественна Літургія: 9:00am

Se habla español; Bine ați venit, Просимо Ласкаво 8700 Railway Ave. (just north Francis) www.easternchurch.wordpress.com 䶿໗ Tel: 604 447 1731

Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am For more information, please check our website or call the office Everyone is welcome!

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org

Sunday, 10 am – Worship & Sunday School

Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 • Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469

TO ADVERTISE IN THE COMMUNITY WORSHIP PAGE CALL GEETU AT 604-575-5304

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IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 42

LOST AND FOUND

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

LOST: Pilot’s personal LOG BOOK. Vicinity of south Richmond. $100 reward for return of complete log book. 604-274-3557

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

TRAVEL 66

GETAWAYS

CABO VACATION CLUB Canadian Owned & Operated

www.glrccanada.com Guest Presentation Thursday, August 21st. at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunrise Golf & Conference Center 5640 188th St. (Hwy #10 & 188)

WIN ONE FREE WEEK ACCOMODATION Public Welcome RSVP to James at: jtjaket99@gmail.com

OBITUARIES

Ruby Viola Edge (Nee Jonson) -

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.

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Born August 13th, 1940 in Meeting Creek, Alberta. It is with great sadness that the Edge Family announces the passing of Ruby on August 11, 2014. Survived by her husband of 49 years Allen, children Corey (Carrie) and Julie (Franco), and five grandchildren Tavin, Jayce, Layne, Georgia, and Eliana. Ruby enjoyed her friends, family and the many years she spent with the City of Richmond. Family, travel & golf made retirement fulfilling. Ruby’s celebration of life will be held at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Friday August 22nd at 1:00pm.

TIMESHARE

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RV Owners, winter vacation in Arizona. $999.99 three month rental special, large RV lots, activities, entertainment, Pet Friendly. Buy a lot for $49,995.00. vds@robertsresorts.com. 480-363-2087.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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HELP WANTED

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EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Counter attendant / cashiers / prep cook / team leaders. Canuel Caterers, BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company with over 50 locations is now interviewing for September. 4-8 hour shift during the school year to start at a high school near you.

EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER / GREAT COOK required for sucky dog and his owner. Are you a bit of a character, full of fun, yet able to throw yourself into whatever task is at hand....a perfectionist of sorts able to sort out the garage one day, and prepare the motorhome the next. Are you organized, reliable, honest and kind? Gotta love ya. $18/hr. P/T male or female. Please call: 604-537-5402.

Fax resume to 604-503-0951

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LABOURERS SEASONAL / FULLTIME

General Labourer Position We are fabricating rock and soil anchors. No experience required – we will train.

Please call us: Leela Wong or

. Fort City Chrysler jodie@fortcitychrysler.com

Marek Zawierucha 604-946-5571

General Labourers

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FARM WORKERS

GREENHOUSE WORKER Windset Farms - 3660 41B St. Ladner BC V4K 3N2 F/T Contract, 54hrs./week includes weekends. Duties: Picking, Pruning, De-leafing. Start Date: November 1, 2014 $10.33/hr. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Fax Resume: 604.952.2763 E-mail Resume to: recruitment@windset.com

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HELP WANTED

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL Seasonal & F/T Opportunities... NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN! COMPETITIVE RATES Must Have Valid TCP Certiﬁcate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

Req. for Delta Manufacturing Company of paper products for the food and beverage industry. Must have own Transportation. 12 hour shifts, working every second weekend. $11.50/hr. To Start And Beneﬁts After 3 Months. Apply with resume: humanresources @seasidepaper.net or Fax: 604.930.2701

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Acupuncturist - F/T Salary: $17.00-$18.00/hr. energycenter1958@hotmail.com As an acupuncturist, your duty is to treat our patients with the method of acupuncture while being able to explain their symptoms to them. This position relies a lot on communication. Mandarin speaking is an asset. BC Reg Acupuncturist Lic a must

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net Labourers PCL Energy - Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-3980725.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

WHEN YOU NEED HELP IN A HURRY... We’re here for you. The answer to your problem can be as easy as picking up your paper. To place an ad call 604-575-5555

bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

VACATION SPOTS

FOY Spa RV Resort has More Winter Fun for less! Hot mineral springs, events, activities, fitness, entertainment, Canadian friends in southern California foyspa.com, or 888-800-0772.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

• Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

We are looking for a SALES ASSOCIATE to join our current team at our busy Richmond store. If you are gifted at providing awesome customer service, have a positive work attitude, and are an enthusiastic closer. Plus have the ability to communicate in Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Send us your resume or contact us at: Email: Farouq@sleepshop.ca Fax: 604-278-8524

Visit our Job Fair Now hiring part-time and full-time staff for all departments at our Richmond, BC store August 25th, 26th and 28th 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

The Executive Airport Plaza 7311 Westminster Hwy Richmond BC Fraser Room We encourage all interested applicants to participate in this great opportunity. Please come prepared with a current resume.

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

RENOVATIONS

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

Heating System Service Special Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca

SSL ENTERPRISES INC

•Backfilling/trenching •Asphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL 260

ELECTRICAL

300

GENERAL CONTRACTING & RENOVATIONS

www.gen-west.com

LANDSCAPING

GREENWORX Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 604-782-4322

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MOVING & STORAGE

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Excellence in Quality & Service

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-588-0833

$45/Hr

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

All types of Rooﬁng Free Estimate Written Guarantee WCB Coverage Over 40 Years Experience

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

PRESSURE WASHING

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856

PETS

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

• Aeration / Power Raking

• Pressure Washing

604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596 RENTALS 752

TRANSPORTATION 845

TOWNHOUSES

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

GOLDEN Retriever pups 11/wks, 3F & 1M. 1st Shots, dewormed, vet checked. Family raised Ready now. $700 604-491-4908 (Agassiz)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. 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. STEEL BUILDINGS...”STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586. 32X34 $7,677. 40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

The Scrapper

.Homelife Peninsula Property Maint.

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

REAL ESTATE

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

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• Trimming

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LAWN SERVICE • Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting

604-812-8350

(778)378-6683

GARDENING

Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

CALL FOR ESTIMATE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

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

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“YOU DREAM IT, WE BUILD IT”

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

PCL Energy Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN WORK on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026 and send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com.

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

SPECIALIZING IN KITCHENS AND BATHS

COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

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CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

EXCAVATION

P/T OFFICE work avail. Must have exp., good attitude, be responsible & dependable. Phones, data entry, Excel & Microsoft Outlook an asset. Salary neg. Fax resume: 604-2754401.

BILL GILLESPIE

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

604-833-2103

REVIEW

PLUMBING

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

604-868-7062

the richmond

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

TAKE NOTICE

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

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ZHANG JIA HUI, (Mary), Blundell Road. TAKE NOTICE that your common law husband of nine years; James Butterworth, will no longer be responsible for your debts, charges, loans, etc.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Enquiries salmoncaviar@gmail.com Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

W.Maple Ridge: 2Bd+den, 75x139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV prkg. $415K. 604-944-8100.

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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Running this ad for 10yrs

WE BUY HOMES BC

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

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

HANDYMAN CONNECTION Home Repairs, Renovations, Installations. Licensed & Bonded. 604-878-5232

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

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RENTALS 706

PLUMBING

APARTMENT/CONDO

$1125/1br, 500sq.ft brand new apartment at the Gardens with views of the North shore mountains across Ironwood Mall, Steveston & No.5 Rd. Available immediately. New stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite kitchen counter, washer & dryer, parking & locker. Rent excludes all utilities and strata move in/out fees. Half month rent for security deposit. No pets, no smoking. 604-614-7148 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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PET WEEK OF THE

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

“TINKER” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“TINKER, ID# 337247, DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR, SPAYED FEMALE, 7 MONTH AND 3 WEEKS”

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604.276.2477

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

5431 NO. 3 RD 604.276.2254 & 10151 NO. 3 RD Richlea Square 604.241.7586

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

PRESSURE WASHING

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

750

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND #4/Cambie. 2 Bdrm, ideal for couple or young family, n/s n/p. Avail now. Call 604-968-6016

PETS

RICHMOND: Brand new 2 BDRM suite, 10 ft high ceilings. $1200/mo. Avail. Sept. 1st. (604)825-9100

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#218 7453 Moffat Rd. Super 800+ sq.ft. 1 bdrm, popular Colony Bay Complex. $1275/mo. Insuite lndry. N/S, N/P. Avail Sept 1st. C21 Prudential 604-889-2470

Joe 604-250-5481 MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

Tinker is an orange tabby who is extremely playful and curious. She is looking for a family who is as energetic as she is and can keep up with her exploring and adventures. Come meet this ball of energy soon!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

Plumbing Services - Hvac Gas Fitting & Electrical. C & C Electrical Mechanical 604-475-7077

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 7 weeks old. $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

RICHMOND California Point 3 bdrm walk to schls. Incl hydro/net/lndry, $1400. Avail now. 604-278-9589.

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SUITES, UPPER

RICHMOND. Large 3 bdrm recently reno’d suite with 7 appls, nr schools & shopping. No pets. $1400/mo + 60% utils. Call 604-616-3102.

Auto Loans Guaranteed or We Pay You! 1-888-375-8451 or apply at: www. greatcanadianautocredit.com

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HOMES FOR RENT

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Rentinfo.ca www.rentinfo.ca Peninsula Property Management #304 - 1959 152nd Street, White Rock, B.C. V4A 9E3

URGENTLY NEEDED! Rental Homes for Qualified Tenants. PHONE:

604.536.0220 RESIDENTIAL RENTALS IN B.C.

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Family Farm Day at London Heritage Farm

Amanda Oye photos Danae Wright, Alicia Farquharson and Lori Sherritt-Fleming from the Nylon Zoo. Dan and Thien Vo and Hai Lac.

Family fun on the farm

Around Town Amanda Oye amilies had a fantastic time at London Heritage Farm’s annual London Family Farm Day last Sunday.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Andrea and Ellie Friesen; Dennis, Chase and Sherisse Quinto; Steve and Owen Delves and Diane Hubley; and Branco and Ruby Kump.

“What we’re trying to do is celebrate heritage and some of the older traditions,” said Connor Easton, event co-ordinator at London Heritage Farm. “A lot of people are disconnected from that kind of thing.” There was a lot of fun stuff going on throughout the day including yarn spinning, arts and crafts and butter making. Home Depot was there as well, doing woodworking with the kids.

SIZZLIN’

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Fresh Summer Flavours. Try our tasty Fiesta Chicken Quinoa Salad 9100 BLUNDELL RD 604.233.7705 www.gotorickys.com

Cameron Au-Yeung enjoyed the pony rides.

“It’s a lot of things to touch on how things were done back then,” Easton said. London Family Farm Day also featured a petting zoo, pony rides, live music, face painting and a plant sale. The kids all had a great time, especially when they were making new friends with all of the different animals that were brought out to the farm for the occasion.

“I think the number one reason people come is for the petting zoo and the pony rides,” Easton said. The Nylon Zoo was also very popular. Kids got dressed up for a costume parade and then went into a giant fish for story time. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. She may be reached at amanda.oye@telus.net.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

prices.

Specials in effect from August 20 - 24, 2014

Golden Lotus Jasmine Rice

Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt

Whole Frozen Milkfish

(2 Pcs Up)

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Red Seedless Grapes

Silver Swan Soy Sauce 1000ml

Aroy-D Coconut Milk

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400ml

Sun&Dragon Young Coconut Juice

Aroy-D Bamboo Shoot Strips - Jar 650ml

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Wingtat Quail Eggs 24’s ㅔ洖膚臋峅

500ml

$ 49

$ 39 ea ea

2 for

$ 69

Superior Smooth Med Firm Tofu

Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt (Bone in)(2pcs and Up)

Fresh Pork Butt Lean (3lbs and Up)

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$ 69

$ 99

lb ea

Fresh Beef Shank

RiWang Beef Balls

(Bone in)

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