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Student gives up Katy Perry tickets to help teachers After donating $250, Grade 3 student gets surprise e-mail

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Staff Reporter An eight-year-old Richmond girl delivered her own version of the Katy Perry song “Firework” on the picket line this week, trading tickets to see her favourite pop star with a chance to help striking teachers. And her good deed didn’t go unnoticed. Renzey Rozman, set to enter Grade 3, greeted picketers at Westwind Elementary School Tuesday morning with a handmade sign pledging support for teachers along with $250—the cost of concert tickets.

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Renzey Rozman presents Westwind Elementary School teachers with a sign reading: ‘My teachers matter more than a Katy Perry concert.’

“I gave up Katy Perry tickets to help the teachers,” Renzey told The Richmond Review Wednesday. “I can see Katy Perry another time, but the teachers need me now.” Teachers, who have been on strike since mid-June, have been picketing without a paycheque from their cash-strapped union. Renzey’s donation will be distributed to teachers through the Richmond Teachers’ Association’s hardship fund for members. Perry, whose songs include “Firework,” “Roar” and “Dark Horse,” played Rogers Arena Tuesday. It was two hours before her second show on Wednesday, after The Richmond Review published

a story online about Renzey, that the family got an e-mail. It was from Perry’s manager, who heard about Renzey’s selfless gesture, and offered free tickets to the show. Two hours later, Renzey and her mom were in Vancouver watching the concert. Renzey wore a pink shirt that read: “My Teacher Matters.” Mom Erin Rozman, who serves as president of the Douglas College Faculty Association, said her daughter understands teachers aren’t making any money on the picket line, and decided teachers could use the cash more than a pop star. “I thought it was pretty cool,”

said mom, whose daughter accompanied her on a Greyhound bus to last week’s rally at Premier Christy Clark’s constituency office in Kelowna. Westwind teacher Louise Mazzone called Renzey’s gesture heartwarming. “(She’s) a real sweetie with wonderful parents who truly support teachers during this very difficult time.” On Wednesday, members of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation voted overwhelmingly in favour of heading back to their classrooms if the government agrees to binding arbitration—something Education Minister Peter Fassbender rejected.

For the past 13 years, Malcolm Brodie has guided the city as its mayor. Now he’s hoping to do the same for another term. Brodie surprised nobody with Wednesday morning’s announcement made from his office inside city hall. “I’ve had a wonderful opportunity to be of service to the citizens and the businesses here in Richmond,” Brodie said. “(I) am very pleased and proud of the accomplishments that I along with our city council and city staff have been able to undertake during that time.” Brodie was first elected as a councillor in 1996, then was first elected mayor in 2001 during a by-election after then-mayor Greg HalseyBrandt left the office to allow for his successful bid to become an MLA. Since 2001, he believes the city has enhanced its international image and its international relations. Brodie is just the third mayor of Richmond since 1974 (Gil Blair and Halsey-Brandt). See Page 3

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Commuter crush comes to head at Brighouse Crowds prompt transit officials to close platform; critic says Canada Line ‘severely under-built’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A crush of rush hour riders at Canada Line’s Richmond-Brighouse Station is prompting transit staff to temporarily close the platform to queuing passengers during peak periods. Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, riders were forced to wait on the station’s ground level to control passenger congestion above—something that happens “fairly frequently,” according to a statement provided by TransLink. “When the train arrives we release the held passengers and most get on the train, but some may choose to stay on the platform to wait for the next train to get a seat.” With the start of a new school year, and more commuters prepared to wait for seats, a logjam of passengers on the platform—served by a single-track—is becoming more frequent, according to transit officials. But to one public transit advocate, it’s a sign that the Canada Line was “severely underbuilt.” “My biggest frustration lies with the fact the provincial government continues to shortchange transit—which almost always exceeds ridership projections—at a time when they spend unchecked billions on bridge, tunnel and highway projects,” said Chris Bruntlett, whose Modacity organization promotes multi-modal transportation. “They seem to have this 20th century worldview where congestion only refers to private automobiles.” Canada Line ridership has grown to 120,000 boardings on an average weekday—well above initial projections of 100,000 riders by 2013. While packed during rush hour, Canada Line has ample capacity at other times of day. TransLink says current ridership “has not yet exceeded the maximum capacity at peak periods,” suggesting the perception of crowded trains may have to do with riders standing in front of train doors.

Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond-Brighouse Station, which is served by a single-track guideway, has become so crowded that transit staff limit passengers on the platform during peak periods.

Canada Line is able to carry more passengers by deploying additional trains and boosting service frequency, which would increase capacity by approximately 15 per cent. Capacity could be expanded further by upgrading stations and support systems. But that would come at significant cost to the tapped out transit authority. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said issues like this could be remedied by boosting funding through a vision presented by the mayors’ council. Metro Vancouver mayors have suggested a new carbon tax and road pricing to pay for transit expansion. “It’s a very frustrating situation. Certainly

when I was on the TransLink board, we worked hard to maximize ridership and deal with expansion. TransLink doesn’t seem to have the appropriate resources to deal with the situation that its presented.” Brodie rejects the idea Canada Line was built too small. He said the predicted popularity has been justified, and now transit officials need to think about building extra capacity. “They need either more cars, longer trains or both in order to deal with the situation,” he said. “We’ve created the demand—no surprise—now (TransLink) has got to go ahead and meet it.” Brodie said enhancements to the Canada

Opinions sought on plans for new Minoru Park complex City to launch series of open houses on new pool and seniors centre by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A new pool and seniors centre in Minoru Park will be the subject of a series of open houses this month, the city announced Thursday. Open house dates are Sept. 19, 20, 23 and 24, giving residents a chance to offer input on the preliminary design of the new $80-million building. Information on two planned fire halls will also be presented. Groundwork for the new building is already underway. An opening is planned for 2017. The 110,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing Minoru Aquatic

Centre, Minoru Place Activity Centre and Minoru Pavilion. City officials will be welcoming feedback on proposed floor plans and complex features, which will include aquatic and fitness services, community sport amenities and a seniors centre. Comments can also be made on the city’s online discussion forum at letstalkrichmond.ca, beginning Sept. 19. Meanwhile, the city is also moving ahead with plans to replace two aging fire halls. In City Centre, a new $22.3-million facility will replace the existing No. 1 Fire Hall at Gilbert Road and Granville Avenue by 2016. In West Cambie, a new $20.7-million Cambie Fire Hall No. 3 will replace a Richmond FireRescue hall on Bridgeport Road by 2017, and also include an ambulance station. In order to replace Fire Hall No. 1

Open houses on Minoru complex •Friday, Sept. 19, noon to 5 p.m. at Lansdowne Centre mall, 5300 No. 3 Rd. •Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Minoru Aquatic Centre, 7560 Minoru Gate •Tuesday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to noon, at Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate •Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Minoru Aquatic Centre on its existing site, the city is planning to temporarily relocate its staff and services to a city-owned building across the street, at 6931 Granville Ave., and Sea Island Fire Hall No. 4.

Line are among a list of improvements in longterm TransLink plans. But without additional funding, it’s unclear how those plans will be bankrolled. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said the province needs more time to consider the mayors’ proposals, which would have to meet the test of a referendum. The referendum question itself hasn’t been settled, nor has the timing. Said Brodie: “The mayors have been very clear in saying what an unwise idea (the referendum) is, but it certainly seems to be something treasured by our provincial government.”

Mayor says growth is the only alternative to decline From Page 1 “If you have long serving mayors...city councillors and city staff, you can envision where you want the city to go and then work to implement that vision,” he said. “I don’t think change for the sake of change, is a good thing. If people are fundamentally opposed to the way the city is headed, they will know that and take steps accordingly.” Asked about the feedback he receives, Brodie said: “I get very positive feedback from the public. I’m constantly being flattered by residents saying how wonderful it is to be here in Richmond and how much they enjoy it. When I’m told that, we all recognize that it’s a constant challenge every single day to keep it that way.” Brodie said annual tax hikes are a necessity and growth is the only alternative to decline. “The entire region is growing.

Richmond is getting a portion of that growth. There’s always that feeling...that things are great now and we’d like to stop this and just have a good life. But you can’t. The city is either growing in many, many different ways, or it’s going on a downhill slope. I believe that we have to continue growing and grow with quality of life in mind and make sure that we take adequate steps to have our facilities in line for the people of our city so that they are as happy in the future as they are now.” Unlike Surrey, which depleted its reserves to eliminate tax hikes for many years, Brodie said council has been hesitant to do so. The feedback he’s received from the public suggests people don’t want to have local services clawed back, he said. And with the cost of running the city escalating every year, tax hikes are essentially an inevitable reality.

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Teachers vote 99% for arbitration by Tom Fletcher Black Press Knowing their proposal was already rejected, more than 30,000 B.C. teachers voted nearly unanimously Wednesday to end their strike if the B.C. government will send their dispute to binding arbitration. Education Minister Peter Fassbender, who earlier dismissed the provincewide vote as a “ploy,” had a statement waiting when the result was announced Wednesday evening by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. “As we have consistently made clear, binding arbitration would lead to unacceptable tax increases in this case,” Fassbender said. “That’s because the two sides remain too far apart on wages and benefits.” BCTF president Jim Iker said the gov-

ernment is obstructing solutions to the dispute. “This government has said no to arbitration, has tried to stall and block mediation, and has not moved on any monetary proposals in negotiations since June,” Iker said. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the union is seeking $315 million per year more than the government is offering, including wages, benefits and a fund to reduce class size and increase special needs support. Now in the fourth week of full-scale strike action that began last spring, the BCTF received $8 million Wednesday from the B.C. Federation of Labour to use as a hardship fund for teachers who have lost more than four weeks’ pay. The B.C. Nurses’ Union put in another $500,000.

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Students voice frustrations Start of the school year has been put on hold by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Students implored the province and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to return to bargaining and compromise to reach a deal during a rally outside the Brighouse Station of the Canada Line Wednesday afternoon. Waving placards that read “Least Involved Yet Most Affected” and “Please Compromise,” students hope to raise awareness about their perspective on the issue, with many drivers showing their support by honking their horns. Richmond High’s Nancy Ji helped organize the event, and emphasized that those taking part in the rally were neither siding with teachers nor the province. What they want is simple: to return to school, she said. For Ji, who is entering Grade 12 and is part of her school’s International Baccalaureate program, missing a couple of weeks of lessons will put her and her classmates far behind. “When all the IB students take their finals, they’ll have all the lessons that they need and knowledge that they need to complete and pass their exams,” she said. Meanwhile, students in IB programs in B.C. will

Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond High’s Nancy Ji helped organize a student protest at the Brighouse station of the Canada Line on Wednesday, waving placards to drivers encouraging them to honk in support of students.

ing her marks on time could hinder that. “We’re asking them to compromise and negotiate and come up with a resolution more quickly,” she said. He said rally partici-

be at a distinct disadvantage, and immediately playing catch-up whenever classes resume. Ji said she hopes to apply for universities in both B.C. and Canada next year, and not hav-

pants were “pro education and pro resolution.” So how are they keeping sharp? Ji said she and her classmates are hoping to mitigate their shortfall by researching which books they need to read, and doing that work now. They’re also borrowing curriculum books and study guides. “We got a lot of honks, a lot of support from everybody,” she said. If she had the opportunity to sit down with B.C. Premier Christy Clark and ask her a couple of questions, Ji said she would note that Clark claims she cares for students and they are her first priority, and would suggest she should compromise and get a deal done quickly.

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Martin van den Hemel photo A new pedestrian bridge connecting the train boarding level of Aberdeen Station of the Canada Line to Aberdeen Centre mall, was opened for the first time on Tuesday morning, giving transit users quick access to a new food court along with other merchants, including a pair of barber shops. The bridge will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday to Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday.

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B.C. businesses brace for strike impact: survey

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Nearly half of B.C. small business operators fear the B.C. teachers strike will take a bite out of their profits, according to a Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey of its members. The survey, conducted online from Aug. 19 to Sept. 9, found 43 per cent expect a negative impact on business if the strike continues, while 47 per cent predicted no effect, four per cent said it would be positive and six per cent said they didn’t know. CFIB executive vice-president Laura Jones said top concerns are lost sales, employees with children having to stay home and owners having to work longer hours. “A full-on teachers strike is disruptive for everyone, including entrepreneurs,” Jones said. “Business owners are worried about their own businesses as well as the broader consequences of putting B.C.’s budget balance at risk.” —Jeff Nagel

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EDITORIAL: New technology a driving force We may think we need wearable technology – such as Google Glass or the new Apple Watch – and manufacturers would like us to think so, too. But the last thing we need in this day and age of multiple distractions is something else to divert our attention from the responsibilities of operating a vehicle. Most drivers would probably agree that erratic behaviour on the roads has not decreased over the past 20 years. Indeed, it appears we are now paying the price for past leniency in what seems to have emerged as current norms of driving – unsignalled turns and lane changes, sudden swerves within lanes or into the line of oncoming traffic, unexpected decreases in speed and failure to respond to traffic signals. Those who have ever wondered “what’s up with

this guy?” have probably discovered more than once, on closer approach, a driver juggling the wheel and a cup of coffee; glancing down at a text message; or with a cellphone clutched to the ear. Since they, clearly, don’t see themselves as part of a problem, it would be meaningless to tell them that, on average, 30 people a year die as a result of distracted driving in the Lower Mainland alone – and some 88 provincewide. Similarly, it would probably mean little to those with such an undeveloped sense of self-preservation, that current police fines could bend their pocketbooks by $167 for distracted driving to $368 for driving without due care and attention. So let these remarks be addressed to those of us who place a greater value on life. It’s time we demanded a much higher standard,

and a much more stringent series of penalties for distracted driving that will anticipate the wave of new attention-grabbing technologies. The B.C. Superintendent of Motor Vehicles believes that current regulations against using handheld devices will also cover wearable technologies. He thinks continuing to monitor the situation is an adequate response. We’re not betting on it. When human life is at stake, we suggest, we can’t afford to take an overly optimistic approach. While it would be nice to believe that all human beings will behave responsibly, given a new set of temptations, bitter experience demonstrates otherwise. If somebody can do something unwise, most likely somebody will do it. —Black Press

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he B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s latest demand, for binding arbitration on selected pocketbook issues of its members, is going nowhere. This follows months of the union’s insistence on mediation. First a B.C. Supreme Court judge met with both sides and walked away. Then the BCTF’s preferred choice, Vince Ready, agreed that mediation won’t fix the current version of the mess he last examined in 2007. BCTF president Jim Iker announced the arbitration gambit on Friday, in one of the webcasts he uses to rally the union’s exhausted membership. Education Minister Peter Fassbender replied that with five minutes’ notice to the government’s chief negotiator and lacking specifics on what would be subject to arbitration, the proposal would forfeit the government’s mandate to control costs. “This government will not raise taxes in order to provide a settlement to one union that does not reflect what the other public sector has done,” Fassbender said. In short, there will be a negotiated settlement, eventually. The union chose to begin the strike,

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and now must find a way to end it. The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it. And it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped. The announcement of a $40-a-day payment for days lost during a fall strike for children under 13 was greeted with scorn by the BCTF and its echo chambers. Parents won’t be bribed, they want school, not daycare, it’s an insult, went the refrain. Before the first week of the fall strike was over, nearly two thirds of eligible parents had enrolled, faced with pickets at their schools and real and mounting child care and tutoring costs. The union executive said members who are parents should refuse the money. Some B.C. teachers have

begun advertising tutoring services online. With distance learning and other online education options expanding in all 60 public school districts, the digital revolution is unfolding quickly. The B.C. government made a couple of announcements in April, one about moving to digital versions of textbooks and another about a digital merger of 1,600 school libraries with public and post-secondary schools. Growth of options accelerates. Largely drowned out by the noise of 1970s-style industrial labour strife, the B.C. public school curriculum is being refashioned for this new age. Among its goals is to “allow teachers and students the flexibility to personalize their learning experience to better meet each student’s individual strengths and needs.”

One of B.C.’s early models for self-directed learning is Thomas Haney secondary in Maple Ridge, where senior high students are expected to make their own way through course work, learning to manage their own time. It was here that the first couple of Grade 12 students showed up last week to begin making up for lost time from

The government’s position in this dispute is unlike any of the many that preceded it. And it points the way to an evolution of education that cannot be stopped.

the strike that set in last spring. Self-directed study has become a crash course. Private schools are also swamped with applications from Grade 12 students looking for particular courses they will need by next year. In the short term, Fassbender says the lost strike days will likely have to be restored to the school schedule. “Do you put it on at the end of the year? Do you take it out of spring break? Do you take it out of Christmas holidays? My staff are looking at all of the options,” Fassbender said. In the longer term, the whole factory model of school is on the way out. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. @tomfletcherbc tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mad Max, the Seed Warrior by Stephen Mullins Green Scene A new Mad Max movie is premiering next year, a reboot of the hit movie series from the 1980s. In the movies, regular guy Max Rockatansky is gradually transformed into Mad Max, the Road Warrior, by the hardships he faces in the postapocalyptic landscape of Australia. Many people love post-apocalyptic stories. I know I do. It’s fascinating to see how people like Max adapt and even thrive in the harsh conditions of the new world, where everyday objects like books, bullets and even bottle caps can suddenly become very important. Oddly, people rarely seem to covet the one thing that would probably be the most essential to re-establishing a normal, flourishing society—high quality seeds. Without good seed stock, it is extremely difficult to maintain the food production levels that make our modern technological society possible. Everyone involved in agriculture, from the largest agribusiness like Monsanto or Syngenta, right down to local community non-profit groups like the Richmond Food Security Society, seems to agree on this, but from there, it gets…complicated. That’s because not all seeds are created equally. Created is the key word here, because almost all of our crops come from hybrid seeds. For centuries, people have been cross breeding compatible plants to create crops that are more robust, tasty and productive. Even genetically engineered (GM) plants are hybrids, just a special type. Instead of cross-breeding compatible plants, GM hybrids incorporate genes from entirely different types of living things, like adding bacterial or even animal DNA to a plant. A key problem with hybrids is that they are often unstable, meaning they don’t breed true (causing inconsistent yields from year to year), or they might even be sterile. Fortunately, some hybrids can stabilize over time and reliably breed true, and in fact, many of the heirloom crops that were staples of our agricultural system for centuries were created this way. Seeds that breed true are so valuable because it means when you harvest your crops, you

can save seeds from your hardiest and most productive plants to use to start next year’s crop. This is Seed Saving 101, a time-honored and crucial agricultural skill farmers practiced for millennia. Unfortunately, this isn’t how large agribusinesses do things. Seed saving doesn’t fit well into the modern agribusiness model because it creates a lot of localized varieties of crops that may have variable yields. However, companies like Monsanto are aware of the strengths of saved seeds. Large agribusinesses have contributed heavily to the establishment of seed banks around the world, including the famous Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the far north of Norway. Seed banks like these preserve the genetic diversity of crops and provide a resource for research. Agribusinesses have heavily accessed these seeds banks in their continuous research for new hybrids that can bypass the slow ‘plant, grow, and save’ cycle, but still be resilient and give consistent one-year yields. But as they say “there’s no substitute for experi-

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Oil spill cleanup could take five years Kinder Morgan projects impact of rupture into Fraser River by Jeff Nagel Black Press A summer oil spill into the Fraser River in Surrey from Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline would mostly be swept quickly downstream and into the Strait of Georgia, with some oil reaching the Gulf Islands. That projection, filed by the company as part of the risk assessment for its proposed $5.4-billion pipeline expansion, estimates cleanup could take up to five years. The study assumed a full-bore pipeline breach just downstream of the Port Mann Bridge releasing 1.25 million litres (more than 10,000 barrels) of diluted bitumen. “The process of restoration and recovery could take anywhere from 12 months to five years,” it said. Oil carried downstream out of the Fraser delta “is likely to disperse to the north or south in the strait” and is “more likely” to reach Gulf Island shorelines on the opposite side of the Strait than to directly affect Sturgeon or Roberts banks. Shoreline oiling is highly likely – 60 to 100 per cent probability – between the Port Mann Bridge and Annacis Island, the study says, dropping to less than 10 per cent downstream of the Massey Tunnel. The study assumes the spilled oil will float until it strands on shorelines. “Oil that enters salt marsh or reed bed areas may become trapped there. Although the physical effects of this oil on the vegetation may be low to medium, oil spill recovery effects may be equally damaging to the vegetation, as well as affecting habitat utilization by wildlife species.” Ducks and geese would be at high risk of being harmed or killed, the study said, adding raptors, wading birds, shorebirds and swallows would face “medium” effects. Mammals most at risk would be aquatic spe-

cies like muskrat, beaver, otter and mink. “It is assumed that some of these animals could be sufficiently oiled to cause death.” A spill in winter is more likely to be contained within the river and pose less risk to wildlife, as many species, such as fish, aren’t present or else are dormant. Kinder Morgan officials have said the new pipeline could be built with more frequent emergency shutoff valves or thicker steel near the Fraser River crossing, which would be horizontally drilled under the riverbed. The study cautions that it didn’t look at spill probability or take into account the various Trans Mountain prevention commitments that could reduce the likelihood or the size of an oil escape. Georgia Strait Alliance executive director Christianne Wilhelmson

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said the recent Mount Polley mine tailings disaster shows unexpected failures can happen. “We have economic impacts, environmental impacts there that are going to take years to figure out and to heal,” she said. “It’s a societal question as to whether we’re willing to take the risk.” Wilhelmson said the study demonstrates an oil spill could “devastate” habitat and wildlife in Georgia Strait as well as B.C.’s most im-

portant salmon river. Richmond Coun. Harold Steves said Kinder Morgan should instead pipe the oil south from Abbotsford to Cherry Point, in Washington State, to avoid increased risk to the Fraser and conflicts such as its ongoing access dispute with the City of Burnaby. “There is an oil port on our coast,” Steves said. “It happens to be in the U.S., but it’s only 90 miles away.” He said the City of

Richmond is an intervenor in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion application because it fears an oil terminal on the Fraser in Surrey is Kinder Morgan’s backup plan, if the Massey Tunnel is replaced and the river is then dredged to accommodate bigger ships. Kinder Morgan also modeled a pipeline rupture near Hope, projecting oil could foul shorelines and vegetation as far as 100 kilometres downstream along the Fraser.

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between vehicles that are approaching each other. It will warn drivers and can supplement active safety features, such as forward collision warning, already available on many production cars. GM notes that the technology will address the following social and economic issues: • As the world becomes more congested and new populations need access to personal mobility, accidents continue to be a global concern. A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study estimated that the economic and societal impact of motor vehicle crashes in the United States is more than $870 billion per year. Current deaths from motor vehicle accidents annually (2012) in the United States are reported to be approximately 30,000. World-wide (2010) the number is generally suggested to be 1.2 million deaths. Implementation of the V2V technology has been underway for some time. GM demonstrated some V2V capability in 2006 in Cadillac test vehicles. For some time, V2V has been a development focus for all of the major motor vehicle manufacturers. Competition for refinement of the system will intensify, and the protection it affords will become another standard feature, like seat belts, airbags and ABS brakes. V2V will function in the 5.9 GHz band area, a frequency reserved by the American Government in 1999 for unlicensed use by technologies such as Wi-Fi. It is reported that regulations for the standardization of V2V will be established by the end of this year for the United States. We can expect that the American leadership as regards to standards will be accepted internationally. All of this is good news. Not too long from now we will see vehicles cooperating with each other, attempting to avoid traffic jams and collisions, and increasing the efficiency of existing roadways. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.

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Subcompact cars are set Don’t get me wrong, I up to be basic transporam not saying it drives tation with emphasis or feels like an Aston placed on low cost and but it is great fun to great fuel economy. drive, handles our roads That said, you might think very well and all the they are all a bit boring tech options needed to and not very fun to drive keep your eyes on the or even very interesting road are available. The to look at. This is not the SE model I drove came For the price, case on the 2014 Ford with Bluetooth, satellite driving the Fiesta Fiesta: it has had a faceradio, navigation, power lift and features more locks, windows, and the feels a bit naughty, standard options than in My Ford Sync. as if maybe you the last model year. I drove the Fiesta around have stolen a more Usually little sub-comPrince George and pacts like this come with practicality wise it didn’t expensive car than more plastic than a TV skip a beat. As I live you can actually sports reader. The Fiesta downtown, anywhere feels different. You do get afford. I go in my daily life I some plastic to be sure am always driving right Mike Zacharias but the dash has softer through the heart of the materials and some of city. When I headed out the plastic around here actually looks to the hockey rink, I was able to put all and feels good. For the price ($19,990 of my goalie equipment into the back, as tested), driving the Fiesta feels a no problem. Parking in cities is increasbit naughty, as if maybe you have ingly becoming a premium. Parking stolen a more expensive car than you a sub-compact like the Fiesta was a can actually afford. I would love to be breeze even without a backup camera! able to afford an Aston Martin as my As some people with larger vehicles daily commuter car but at this point in will know, parking at places like malls my life that is not an option. With the in and around the city the spaces are redesign, you do get the Fusion / Aston tight with not a lot of movement space front-end styling. for bigger vehicles. In addition, of Now some people might say, “Well it course, it does get worse in wintertime looks too much like an Aston.” Really? when the snow is piled high. That’s like someone telling a girlfriend With that in mind, how will it handle that she looks too much like Scarlett our winter roads? Johansson; you’re not really going to The Fiesta has good ground clearance complain, are you? for a smaller car and handling our

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very similar to Audi’s MMI system. Drive The V6 model comes with the very competent 3.8L engine that puts out 311hp. having tried this in other Hyundai/Kia products and it is smooth and powerful. The V8 is superb, with 420hp coming from a 5.0L V8, there is no lack of power. The shift in the auto industry is to smaller engines that utilize turbo charging but Kia is sticking with good old engine displacement to get the job done. Covering more than 1,000km, the real world fuel economy was 12L/100km on the highway. To say that the K900 is smooth and quite is an understatement, I would put this car up against the new S-Class from Mercedes and a blindfolded passenger would have a hard time distinguishing the difference. What does become apparent is the K900’s lack of steering feedback to the driver and cornering ability. On Highway 3 from Hope towards Penticton the K900 wallowed in the switchback corners, it really didn’t like it at all. Driving back on the Coquihalla was a different story; the K900 shines in open road cruising, making it a wonderful long road trip companion. Verdict The K900 is Kia’s very first pure luxury car and they got a lot right. The interior is as good as anyone in the marketplace and Kia does it at a substantial discount to the competition and power isn’t a problem especially with the big V8 available. But there were a few problems. The automatic lock and unlock feature on the outside doors only unlocked. This is probably a quick fix but an issue and the Bluetooth audio didn’t work either. Another stumbling block is the lack of all wheel drive (AWD). In this segment almost all vehicles sold come with AWD, in fact most companies only offer it. The market for this car is a happy existing Kia owner wanting to upgrade to something more and that is where the V6 model comes into play. Kia might not sell many of these cars but they have it for sale to show anyone that is interested that they can make a true luxury car, maybe not in name but in features and refinement. zack.spencer@ drivewaybc.ca

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he Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market will host its final outdoor market of the season on Sunday, Sept. 21. Located on the streets around Gulf of Georgia Cannery, the market is a venue where local artists, crafters and farmers sell their products in an openair environment. The market boasts a wide selection of some of the best farm and artisan products in B.C. There are food offerings from vendors such as A Bread Affair, Cheryl’s Jams & Baking and Simply Delish Soup &

Salad. Artisans range from Alma Valle Jewelry to Reiko Designs. Farm vendors include Sun Valley Farm, Royal Herbs and Farmhouse Cheese. One of the market’s newer vendors is Delta-based Four Winds Brewing Co., which is now able to sample and sell its brews at the market following recent changes to provincial liquor regulations. Under the new rules, producers can now apply directly to markets, and it’s up to organizers to decide which vintners, distillers and brewers are accepted. Another liquor vendor, Maan Farms Estate Winery, has also been spotted at the market selling its Abbotsford berry wines. Next month, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society will begin hosting a fall and winter market inside the cannery. Beginning Oct. 5, the Cannery Farmers Market will operate every second Sunday through to April 26. The indoor market will also adhere to the “make it, bake it, grow it, catch it” philosophy, meaning only products made, baked, grown, raised, caught or harvested in B.C. will be available.

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Last Friday, Rich“The naming of the mond Hospital Milan Ilich Pavilion is Foundation officially Richmond Hospital named the Milan Ilich Foundation’s tribute Pavilion and unveiled to all Milan Ilich new renovations to believed in and did. the main floor at RichAs a passionate commond Hospital that inmunity leader and clude a professionally generous philanthrodesigned way-finding pist, Milan was a true The Pulse of system. inspiration. Richmond Hospital “Health matters Step inside the Natalie D. Meixner hospital now and you to all of us. Perhaps will get a chance to you or a loved one experience truly transformational required emergency care, or were changes that we hope provide a treated for cancer at our Cancer sense of calm, a feeling of comfort Care Clinic or needed life-saving and the knowledge that you are surgery here at Richmond Hospital. being cared for with compassion We are so fortunate to have such and professionalism by all of our expert doctors and nurses so close staff. This initiative was the result of to where we live. But we can never a generous donation by the Milan & take that for granted. It’s vital we Maureen Ilich Foundation. are all united to have an impact as a We also launched Community community to improve the care we Cares Month, a month-long series all rely on. of events and promotions to “Every gift regardless of size matencourage our community to fund- ters. Our Community Cares Month raise for improving local health care extends an opportunity to the here in Richmond. Community sup- entire community of Richmond to port is vital to ensure local health help patients and their families— care not only thrives but flourishes right here at home. so that we have the very best avail“Throughout September there able whenever we might need it. are numerous fundraising events I am pleased to re-introduce to and promotions to highlight you our board chair, Doug Johnson, Richmond Hospital’s care and partner and senior vice president at needs. On Saturday, Sept. 27, EY (Ernst & Young): Richmond Hospital Foundation’s

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efforts will culminate in ‘Donation Day’ with all-day radio broadcasts, a fundraising telethon on Fairchild TV and donation booths in major malls across Richmond. We invite you to visit Richmond Hospital for our Donation Day Open House so you can see first-hand the exciting changes that donors have made possible and the momentum we are achieving to make our community hospital exemplary. “Our hospital is here for the entire community. But we also need the entire community to be here for our hospital. If you have personally experienced great care from Richmond Hospital or know of someone who has and are grateful, mark Donation Day on your calendar. We look forward to welcoming you!” Natalie D. Meixner is president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation. See www.richmondhospital foundation.com for more info.

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FLOOR HOCKEY! Don Fennell photo One of the competitors in the hammer throw during Saturday’s Kajaks Throws Festival at Minoru Park.

Pride prevails at inaugural Kajaks’ Throws Festival by Don Fennell Sports Editor Though it can’t be measured, pride is perhaps the greatest of motivators. So it was for a group of throwers, young and old, that gathered at Minoru Park Saturday for the inaugural Richmond Kajaks Throws Festival. With the competitive season complete for most, results were by and large irrelevant. But not for the athletes, several of whom set season bests amidst a fun and relaxed environment. An afternoon meet and a twilight meet—featuring most of the same participants in shot put, discus, hammer throw and javelin—and a bydonation barbecue supporting the Richmond Food Bank was a labour of love by organizers including longtime coach Richard Collier. It was in recognition of Collier’s ongoing coaching efforts and his exhaustive, dedicated work in establishing the new throws facility—built to International Association of Athletics Federations specifications—that the evening event was called the Richard Collier Twilight Meet. “The initial reason for holding this event, was to present our new throwing facility to the track and field community. We want people to come and enjoy the facility and appreciate how fabulous it is,” said Shari Rogers, who along with Jacqueline Wennes and Collier spent months preparing the festival. “Naming the evening meet after Richard recognizes his coaching efforts.” See Page 32

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Fox Run Sunday at 10 a.m. by Don Fennell Sports Editor

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Don Fennell photo Richmond Raiders Bantam Division nine-man team won their second game of the season 56-6 at Sunday at Cloverdale.

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Richmondites opened their hearts and wallets big time last year at the Terry Fox Run at Garry Point Park, as 800 participants and volunteers raised $24,000 for cancer research. Additionally, a silent auction added to the total. There’s every reason to think folks will step up again this Sunday. The 34th annual Terry Fox Run begins at 10 a.m., again at Garry Point Park. This is your chance to honour one of Canada’s greatest heroes and support his legacy of finding a cure for cancer. Eighty-four cents from every dollar raised goes directly to cancer research initiatives.

RICHMOND PICKS UP LARGE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS With Richmond’s Large Item Pick Up program, residents in single-family homes and townhomes with City garbage and/or Blue Box service can have up to four large household items like furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment and appliances collected each year.

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Contact the City’s service provider, Sierra Waste Services Ltd. Customer Service at 604-270-4722 or schedule online at www.richmond.ca/recycle.

Sierra Waste Services will contact you to provide a pick-up date and conﬁrmation number.

On your scheduled pick-up date only, place booked items at the curb before 7:30 a.m. or no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before.

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MATTRESS HANDLING Wet mattresses cannot be recycled and pose safety hazards for lifting, which is why you need to cover your mattresses in plastic before placing them at the curb for pick up.

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Sport recognizes Ellison’s longtime volunteer efforts by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Special Olympics-Richmond coach Glen Ellison has received two provincial awards and one national award recognizing his longtime volunteer efforts.

For three-plus decades, Glen Ellison has been there. A coach. An organizer. A friend. And though, as with most volunteers, he does what he does not for the recognition but simply to lend a hand, his efforts have made a positive difference in the lives of many. It is, in part because of this, that the longtime Special Olympics volunteer has been bestowed with three distinct awards—Special Olympics BC’s Grassroots Coach of the Year, ViaSport BC Coach of the Year, and perhaps most notably Special Olympics Canada Male Coach of the Year. “He is truly amazing,” said Lisa Jamieson, local co-ordinator for

Special Olympics— Richmond. “He knows everyone and everyone knows Glen, and his coaching talents and care for athletes are unprecedented.” Himself a fixture with the local chapter of Special Olympics, Ellison’s footprint is big. He has been head coach for floor hockey, basketball, soccer and softball and assisted with numerous others. As a head coach, he is renowned for planning effective practices that meet each athletes’

individual needs and the team’s. He also promotes sportsmanship. Ellison has also overseen the planning of many tournaments. “If there is a job to be done, Glen is there,” said Jamieson. “He has helped to promote the organization within the community and brought athletes together. Not only has Glen coached, but has worked hard to support his own brother Scottie. He is the type of person everyone

aspires to be.” Aside from his leadership, Ellison is also a constant source for other volunteers seeking advice. Another muchappreciated quality Ellison continually demonstrates is a good-natured, laidback approach. And he’s never been heard to speak a negative word, but instead only words of encouragement and support for the athletes. “All the athletes want to be on his teams.

He makes them feel successful, supported and special,” Jamieson said. “He always goes out of his way to talk with them and create opportunities for them to excel and enjoy their experiences. And his connection to his own brother, Scottie, is truly one to be seen. Their closeness and unique love for each other is apparent the moment you see them together. Glen treats Scott, and all the athletes with such kindness and respect.”

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Batara is Special Olympics BC Athlete of the Year by Don Fennell Sports Editor Magnus Batara continues to stand the swimming world on its ear. The talented Richmond athlete, who is autistic, won six gold medals at the 2012 B.C. Summer Games, helping to earn him recognition as the Special Olympian of the Year at the 2013 Richmond Sports Awards presented by The

Richmond Review in partnership with Richmond Sports Council and City of Richmond. Now, Batara has another honour to be proud of— the 2014 Special Olympics BC Athlete of the Year. Involved with Special Olympics for seven years, Batara holds the national record in the 50-metre breaststroke of 36.80 seconds. He achieved the feat as a member of Team BC

at the 2013 Canada Games in Sherbrooke, breaking an eight-year-old mark in the process. In April 2013, he set the International Paralympic world and Pan-American records for both the 50-metre and 200-metre breaststroke with winning times of 36.02 seconds and three minutes and two seconds respectively. Batara’s talent isn’t limited to the pool, however,

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He also participates in soccer, floor hockey, track and field and basketball. And in every activitiy he’s one of the most popular participants and a constant source of inspiration. “Magnus is dedicated, focsued, an achievement and a friendly, fun-loving athlete,” said Lisa Jamieson, local co-ordinator of the Richmond chapter of Special Olympics BC. “He works extremely hard and trains with great dedication. He is consistently working towards improving his skill in the pool and over his seven years with Special Olympics has grown dramatically with his independence and self discipline.”

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Buyers looking beyond home features when purchasing By Kerry Vital

The decision on where to purchase a new home goes beyond the features of the homes themselves. Beautiful countertops or elegant flooring go a long way, but there are a few other features that buyers are increasingly looking for. Those features include an amazing amenities space. “In the past, we saw amenities spaces tucked away within

buildings, which were small and uninspired compared to what is available today,” says Cressey Development Group’s Hani Lammam. “Amenities are becoming central to a building’s design.” Among the popular amenities in new home construction are a full-size gym, a yoga studio, gardens, a music room and large communal entertaining spaces. “We’re noticing that distinct architectural styles appeal to the

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homebuyer, such as multi-level and indoor-outdoor amenity spaces,” Lammam says. “Specifically, we’ve seen buyers wanting amenities that they will really use and which will add to their quality of living.” To capitalize on this, Cressey has included beautiful amenities in several of their recent projects. Richmond’s Cadence features a rooftop garden and glass “Jewel Box” pavilion that holds an entertaining lounge and kitchen. Maddox in downtown Vancouver includes a full-size indoor gym as well as a podium entertaining space linked to the main building. Concord Pacific is also integrating amazing amenities in their new projects. For example, Park Avenue in Surrey’s City Centre has a tennis court, putting green, theatre, fully landscaped sky gardens and many more. Their Richmond master-planned community of Concord Gardens has a banquet hall, grand ballroom, lantern pavilion and several other stunning features.

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The Summit Residences by Domae Homes is perfectly situated in Chilliwack to take advantage of everything that the area has to offer, including tons of outdoor recreation opportunities. The spacious homes are available in a variety of open-plan layouts, allowing homeowners to personalize their home.

Ascending to the peak at The Summit Residences By Kerry Vital

Domae Homes has long been known for high-quality homes that they themselves would want to live in. With the Summit Residences, that’s actually the case for partner Kevin Chester, who lives in the community

himself and enjoys being able to say hello to the people who have purchased a home there. “We build homes that we care about,” he says. “These are not just houses; they’re homes that people want to spend time in.” Located in the Promontory Heights community in Chilliwack, The Summit

Residences are worthy of their name. With stunning views of the surrounding valley and mountains, the neighbourhood is a naturelovers dream. Thom Creek Park is nearby, as well as trails, golf courses, lakes and other recreation opportunities. “These views are to-die-for,” Chester says. There are controlled and registered building design guidelines in place to keep that view for the homeowners at the Summit Residences, which is especially important to those buyers who put a beautiful view on the top of their list of must-haves.

The 52 single-family homes on the 12-acre site are available in a range of floorplans, including two new layouts that range in size from 2,116 to 2,324 square feet plus an unfinished basement. Curb appeal is not in short supply at The Summit Residences, with their Craftsman architecture, distinctive exposed aggregate or stamped driveways and spacious outdoor decks, patios and landscaped yards. Each home has a double-car attached garage. “No two homes are the same,” Chester says. “We want buyers to get exactly what they want, so there is quite a variety of options.” Spacious open-concept floorplans are perfect for entertaining, and homeowners can choose between two professionally selected colour schemes. Large windows maximize the view and let natural light fill the space. Hardwood laminate flooring throughout the main level is complemented by luxurious trackless carpeting in the bedrooms. A cozy stone-faced gas fireplace adds a touch of contemporary elegance to the living room. The gourmet kitchens include hardwood cabinetry, classic granite countertops and a hand-set tiled backsplash. A granite-topped island adds to the overall counter space and serves as a gathering place. A spacious pantry is another masterstroke of convenience. The ensuite is spa-like and relaxing, with a deluxe soaker tub, frameless glass shower and floating under-lit hardwood cabinet. Homes start at $450,000. For more information, visit www.summitresidences.ca, call 604-824-6473 or stop by the sales centre at 47150 MacFarlane Place, Chilliwack, open 12 to 5 p.m. daily except Thursday and Friday.

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#195 - 3031 WILLIAMS ROAD

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Kajaks celebrate opening of new throws facility From Page 23

“This is one of a few hammer cages nationally that meet the stringent requirements of the IAAF for international-calibre meets, so we are very excited to be able to host future meets that will attract a top level of competition,” said Wennes. Rogers said the organizing committee was proud of the way the event turned out. “It was a wonderful wrap up to the season,” she said, noting that some athletes travelled from as far as Ontario to participate. Chanell Botsis, a Grade 11 Kajaks’ thrower and one of Canada’s most promising young hammer throwers, established a personal best throw of 60.34 metres at the weekend meet. The figure is only six centimetres shy of the national youth record of 60.40 metres held by fellow Kajak Asianna Covington. Botsis was particularly pleased to achieve the feat at her new home hammer throw cage, and with coach Collier looking on. Kajaks teammate Camryn Rogers, 15, also had a solid meet earning top marks in the discus—26.95 metres, 12.90 metres in the shot put and 53.44 metres in the hammer throw. Other young athletes who also showed promise included B.C.’s Lindsey Frederiksen, who topped the field in the 14-15 girls’ hammer throw with a best 61.40 metres,

Don Fennell photos Diane Clement, who along with her husband Doug Clement founded the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club in 1961, shares some words of wisdom with Camryn Rogers (above left), while at right another of the club’s talented young athletes Chanell Bostis prepares for the hammer throw.

and Kajak Valerie Wideski, who attained a best 28.14 metres in the discus throw during the afternoon meet. Nina Schultz, 16, of the New West Spartans won the women’s 16-17 discus throw at 11.34 me-

tres, while University of Toronto club member Cyerra Cassell threw 48.17 metres in the girls’ hammer throw event and John Reston, from the same club, threw 11.91 metres in the boys’ shot put event.

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The festival also attracted many top-level masters athletes, including Marie-Josee Le Jour from the University of Toronto club. She won the women’s discus event with a throw of 44.91 metres.

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CARTER, Margaret Lily Margaret Lily (nee Pink) born in Montreal Quebec January 27, 1933, passed away peacefully at Richmond Hospital on August 31, 2014. Daughter of the late Francis Pink and Amelia Pink (Bristow) of Vancouver BC. Widow of the late Peter Carter of Vancouver BC. Margaret will be deeply missed by brother and sister in law Robert (Bob) and Mary Pink of Kingston Ontario, and by her great friend Elnora Hilborn. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to BC Cancer Society in Margaret’s memory.

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JOHNSON, Jean Doreen (nee Larson) July 1934 - September 2014 Jean passed away suddenly but peacefully on September 3rd, 2014 after a long and brave fight against cancer. Predeceased by her mother and father, Jean is survived by her loving family, husband Robbie Johnson, daughters Robin Yee (Phil) and Sandy Manuel, granddaughter Lea, grandsons, Brendan, Josh and Jordan, sisters Muriel McKay (George) and Barbara Williams, brother Carl Larson (Sherrie) and many nieces, nephews, relatives in Sweden, special extended family members and close friends. Jean was born July 16th, 1934 in Saskatchewan and moved to Vancouver at the age of 14. She graduated from John Oliver High School and worked for a number of years at the main Post Office. Jean married Robbie in 1957 after a 6 year courtship. They moved to Richmond in 1959 to purchase their first home and start their family together. Jean had a strong appreciation for life and she shared her positive outlook and wisdom with her extended family, friends and all that were blessed to cross her path. Her commitment to her faith gave her great strength and guided her throughout her life. A Celebration of Jean’s Life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 16th at Steveston United Church 3720 Broadway St., Richmond In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Jean’s memory to the BC Cancer Foundation at 150 - 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1 or the Steveston United Church. A special thanks from Jean’s family to the doctors and staff at the Vancouver General Hospital and the BC Cancer Clinic.

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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.

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Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889

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Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Production Supervisor Successful Candidate should have: F1 - 2 years of supervisory or related experience in production /manufacturing environment FStrong work ethic & leadership skills K-Bro Linen operates a large modern commercial laundry facility located within a Short walk from Lake City Skytrain in Bby. Send Resume to bcrecruitment@k-brolinen.com or visit www.k-brolinen.com for more information. No phone calls please

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Donald’s Fine Foods is a progressive and growing specialty meats processing and distribution company. We have an opening in our Langley Maintenance Department for the following position:

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

To be considered for this position, candidates must have the following qualiŵcations: • 5-7 years of prior management or team leadership experience – preferable in food processing • Solid knowledge of preventative and predictive techniques • Good analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills • Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, adversity, and change • Refrigeration experience and trade ticket is an asset We Offer Industry Leading Wages & Beneŵts Please email your resume: careers@donaldsŵnefoods.com or fax: (604) 533-0896

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This position relies a lot on communication. Mandarin speaking is an asset. BC Reg Acupuncturist Lic a must

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

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES OPPORTUNITY Thirty years, an industry leader of heavy equipment is seeking an energetic, reliable & experienced self starter to join our exciting growing sales team. The Sales Representative will maintain and develop an existing diversified client market and also prospect potential customers and rentals and sales of heavy equipment. Crane and or heavy equipment knowledge is an asset. Auto Cad experience a plus.

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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

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Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics

Duties incl: general construction work and general cleaning duties (maintaining Plaza’s cleanliness). Must have a car. Be able to lift 50 lbs. Forklift, bobcat and excavator experience would be an asset.

Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

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Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

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The award-winning Chilliwack Progress has an opening for a multi-media journalist.

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We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. The work requires preventative maint. and scheduled repairs to the fleet of forklifts & other mobile equipment.

An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding.

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work with a computer based preventative maint. program. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working w/ materials handling equipment would be an asset.

Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must.

Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as heavy duty equip. mechanic, inter-provincial red seal endorsement & a certificate of apprenticeship. Must have previously related experience.

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The Chilliwack Progress is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: editor@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is Sept. 13, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Chilliwack

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Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Beneﬁts Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. Company Sponsored Social Activities. Please send updated resume including cover letter, references, to: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

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S&S Landscaping CEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION

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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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GARAGE SALE Saturday, Sept 13th,

9 am - 2 pm.

10484 Kozier Dr. HUGE Multi-Family Garage Sale 5231 Bunting Avenue, Richmond Sunday Sept 14: 9am - 2pm Toys, Sports Equipment, Bikes, Housewares and lots more... Moving/Garage Sale. Everything must go! 9871 Seacastle Dr., Sat & Sun., Sept 13 & 14, 9-3 pm.

GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept 13th, 9am-4pm

Power tools, fishing gear, some electronics, gardening tools, toys, household items & more. Richmond - HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat/Sun, Sept 13 & 14, 10am-5pm. 8840 Rosemary Ave.

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ELECTRICAL

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The successful candidate for this four-day-a-week position will have diverse writing capabilities, including experience writing hard news. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management.

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MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you. We offer exceptional beneﬁts, Group RSP and many other incentives. Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.

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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

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• 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

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If you are interested in this exciting & unique opportunity, please forward your resume by fax: 604.599.5250 or via e-mail barbara@megacranes.com

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K-Bro Linen Systems

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic

Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604-537-4140

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Richmond

** HUGE YARD SALE ** shop til you drop 10231 Defoe St.(#2 & Williams)

Sat Sept 13th, 9am-2pm. Brand new clothing & accessories, $3/ea. Stagers sell out: lamps, rugs, chairs, China, jewelry, candles. Also large dog crate, bicycle, household, & tons more. RICHMOND

One Backyard Sale You DON’T WANT TO MISS!! Sat, Sept 13th, 8am-1pm

10351 Caithcart Road Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household items, clothing, tools, stereo (BOSE system) and more

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

the richmond

REVIEW

BULK DELIVERIES We deliver up to 3 yards of soil and bark and up to 1 yard of sand.

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work Heating System Service Special

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

604-868-7062

RENOVATIONS

IMPROVEMENTS

Call George 778 886 3186

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling All Types of Home Renovations, Maintenance or General Repairs around the house Guaranteed, with Free Estimate www.westwindhome.ca Fully Licensed, Insured, WCB

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

Call 604-278-9580

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca

PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS HOME

P L A N T L A N D

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

Insured / WCB

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

SEIZED Vehicle Auction- Sept 20 @ 10:30am- 50+ Various Vehicleswww.allcityauctioneers.com

“

REAL ESTATE 609

750

751

778-997-9582

625

SUITES, UPPER

APARTMENT/CONDOS 810

AUTO FINANCING

PRIME LOCATION in Richmond. 8817sf. Built in 1960. 1-360-201-8178

Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

626

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

338

HOUSES FOR SALE

RARELY available large corner lot in most desirable Broadmoor area. Nice family home in quiet cul de sac with 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms and large rec room. Great property to live in, rent out or build a new 4,000+ sqft home. Walking distance to Errington Elementary, Steveston - London Secondary, Broadmoor Shopping Centre & transportation. $1,398,000 Call Tina Gonzalez, Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 778837-1144 or visit www.calltina.ca for more information

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

PLUMBING

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

627

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal 25 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES

Classiﬁed Ads mean more business

Joe 604-250-5481

www.bcclassiﬁed.com PETS 341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373 Mr. SIDEWALK Power Washing HOT WATER Sidewalks, Driveways & Patios John @ 604-802-9033 (Richmond)

477

PETS

BLUE GOTTI PIT BULLS: litter of 7, 3 left. $899 & up. Price to be determined by dog markings. 6 weeks old (604)701-2920 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

GOLDEN RETRIEVER (with eye & hip cert.) and silver pug available for stud service for pick puppy back (ethical people only need respond) 604-820-4827

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

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie cross pups, 6 females @ $545.00 ea, 4 males @ $495.00 ea, nice assortment of colors, Great family pets, vet checked, de wormed. 8 weeks old phone 604-864-1004

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

706

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

836

SIWASH Sports and Rentals Quad rentals, travel trailers, tent trailers and utility trailers. Booking up fast for hunting season call now for details 604-402-GUNS (4867)

845

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

2 BED + DEN, 1120 sqf. n/s n/p, long term, 8700 Ackroyd, $1500, very clean, Walk to Skytrain, Lansdawn Mall etc. available October 1st, 604-214-0227

736

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

HOMES FOR RENT

TAKE NOTICE THAT Westcoast Plastic Recycling Inc., Richmond, BC has applied to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to:

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30 days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence. Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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

The Scrapper

Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707 Email: regulationenforcement@metrovancouver.org

750

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND, #5/Cambie. 1 Bdrm 1000 sq.ft. Utils/cbl/washer incl. NP, NS. $850/mo. Oct 1. 604-273-0972

Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com

BROKERING FACILITY NOTICE

Metro Vancouver Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8

Peninsula Prop Management

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

stevestonhomeservices.com

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

RENTALS

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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

• New fence installation • Gates & repair • Odd jobs • Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Renos • Gutters • etc. • Painting interior & exterior Free estimates (fully insured)

It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration. Therefore, aspects of the proposal may change as the application proceeds through the review process.

WE BUY HOMES BC

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

HANDYMAN

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

. FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com

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

1. Operate a BROKERING FACILITY at #106/#107 – 7080 River Road, Richmond, BC where mixed plastic, metal, cardboard, mixed paper and styrofoam would be received, sorted, separated, shredded, and baled then transported to a recycler for the purpose of recycling. These activities will reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal. 2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description of: PID 004-863-968, Lot 107, Block 4N, Plan 43325, Section 5, Range 6W, New Westminster Land District, & BLK 5N; SEC 32. 3. Open for deliveries 7:30AM – 6:00PMSunday – Saturday; open for processing 24 hours a day Sunday – Saturday. 4. Ensure no more than 140 tonnes of Recyclable Materials would be on the site at any one time.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

• Pressure Washing

SUITES, LOWER

SEAFAIR Area. 3-bdrm, shrd lndry, N/s, pets ok, $1400 incl. hydro & heat. Avail now. 604-644-0245.

BY OWNER. Built in 2012. Top floor. 1059 sqft. 2bdrm & 2bath. 2 parking. Fraser Hwy & 160St. $307k. 778-386-6708 Becky.

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

• Aeration / Power Raking

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

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

• Edging

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

• Trimming

RENTALS

MISC. FOR SALE

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

and I’m a Nice Guy!

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

RICHMOND Blundell/2 Rd. Newer 2 bdrm gr/lvl, shrd W/D. N/S, N/P. Oct 1 $850 incl utils. 604-207-9405

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

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Visit our website to check out and register for hundreds of parks, recreation and cultural programs.

kudos

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Bhreandáin Clugston photo Maureen Ilich and family members along with local dignitaries officially opened the Milan Ilich Pavilion at Richmond Hospital on Friday.

HURRY!

EARLY BIRD

worth over

Wendy Toyer, Executive Director of ALS BC and Roland Monteiro The General Manager of Hospitality and Operations of River Rock Casino and Resort Vancouver. The River Rock Casino and Resort donated $7,000 to the ALS Society of BC after 70 employees took the ice bucket challenge, which has swept across the continent in hopes of raising awareness of ALS.

$200,000!

DEADLINE midnight Oct. 3 Win 1 of 6 Dream Home Packages or $2 Million Cash! Details online.

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Erin Cebula, Spokesperson

Director of Patient Services Jamie Jackson, Sheila Tynan and Manager of Donor relations and Finance Rena Mendoza. Sheila Tynan’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raised over $3,575 at Garry Point Park in Richmond on August 30, 2014. Around 150 people attended the event and 40 people took the challenge alongside Tynan. Sheila Tynan has been living with ALS for three years and continues to be motivated to fundraise for the disease. The disease has weakened her physically, but her spirit is stronger than ever. You can still donate in support of Sheila Tynan’s Ice Bucket Challenge at www.alsbc.ca

Winner takes half

Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town. E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Get Back to the Grind!

Get Fit!

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