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Richmond has ‘room for improvement’ High foreignborn population a draw for newcomers, but income inequality a drawback by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond earned a “C” grade in a new study assessing the city’s appeal to migrants, scoring it poorly for health care and housing affordability, but giving high marks for weather and a low crime rate. The Conference Board of Canada study, City Magnets III: Benchmarking the Attractiveness of 50 Canadian Cities, analyzes the features that make cities attractive to newcomers. Richmond was one of 17 cities to receive the C grade—”room for improvement”—including Surrey and Kelowna. Vancouver, meanwhile, earned an “A” grade for its overall high quality of life, despite also earning low marks for housing affordability. The think-tank’s study argues cities with C rankings need to do more to boost their appeal to newcomers. “Cities without the ability to act as magnets and attract newcomers will struggle to stay prosperous,” said the board’s Alan Arcand. Richmond received a D in all health categories—including hospital bed availability and
access to family doctors— and was the only city outside Ontario to receive the low grade. The study ranked Richmond nearly at the bottom in the housing category. Only Victoria scored worse. Poor indicators included income spent on mortgage and rent, meaning the total household income spent on housing in the 2011 census year was among the worst in Canada. Income inequality also earned Richmond a D grade. The city ranked 48th in one poverty indicator that signals a high percentage of the population is classified as low-income. Richmond also ranked near the bottom in the study’s measure of success of foreign-born residents, comparing the average income of university-educated immigrants to that of Canadianborn residents. “A city with less disparity between immigrant and Canadian-born earners will have great advantages in attracting newcomers,” the study noted. Bright spots for Richmond came in the environment and society categories. The study handed Richmond an A for mild temperatures, clean air, a low incidence of violent crime and access to libraries. It also scored high for diversity. Richmond was ranked at the top for having the highest proportion of foreign-born residents—59.3 per cent in 2011. The prevalence of multilingualism also earned Richmond a top mark.
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Katie Lawrence photo Suzanne Basentt of the Richmond Potters Club demonstrated on the pottery wheel during Culture Days last weekend at Richmond Cultural Centre. See story, p. 19.
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Richmond’s council race gets crowded New candidates include a fire captain, mom to an Olympic wrestler by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Inside an unassuming grey barn in East Richmond, known simply as “the gym,” two more candidates declared their intentions Monday to run for local government. Richmond Fire-Rescue captain Kirby Graeme, and airline assistant Sal Bhullar—mom to Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar, who trains at the gym on the family’s cranberry farm—said they’ll both seek a councillor seat this fall. The two-week nomination period, where would-be candidates can make their election plans official at city hall, only began Tuesday but it already appears this year’s ballot will be crowded. Eighteen council candidates have already declared, not including incumbents Harold Steves and Linda Barnes, who didn’t return calls this week but are expected to soon make a formal announcement. Independent Henry Yao, a former youth worker with the city, also recently announced his bid to secure one of eight council seats. Dave Semple, general manager of parks for the city, is also mulling a run. For the mayor’s chair, a challenger has yet to surface for incumbent Malcolm Brodie. In the race for seats on the seven-member Richmond board of education, 12 candidates
have stepped forward. Monday’s entries in the council race are part of the Richmond Community Coalition slate—a new party that is running six candidates for council. Graeme, 55, has spent nearly three decades with RichmondFire Rescue. Currently the department’s community relations officer, Graeme will take a leave of absence during the campaign and pledges to retire if elected. The longtime resident and father of three is involved in Richmond’s soccer community as a player, coach and referee. He’s also a member of the Richmond Sunset Rotary Club and volunteers to provide humanitarian aid around the world. In a news release distributed at Monday’s campaign launch, Graeme cited the need for citizens to feel “safe at every corner and on every street.” But he also told reporters his candidacy isn’t about promoting firefighting issues. “It’s about giving back,” he said. Asked to assess recent city governance, Graeme said, “They’ve been spending a lot of money… It’s time for a change. I think the citizens are looking for a change.” Sal Bhullar, 50, is an Air Canada service agent and certified yoga instructor. She grew up in South Vancouver, moving to Richmond 30 years ago with her husband. Her announcement included a commitment to a trio of issues: “affordability for the next generation, accountability for the elected officials and improving the quality of life for everyone in Richmond.” In a short speech, Bhullar also
Matthew Hoekstra photo Airline service agent Sal Bhullar and Richmond fire captain Kirby Graeme speak to reporters at a campaign launch Monday inside the training facility of an Olympic wrestler.
spoke of income inequality. “It’s very difficult to see children to make ends meet. There should be more done so that these children can have a quality of life. Holding two or three jobs in order to pay bills just isn’t the way life should be
for anybody.” Family members flanked both candidates inside the gym, whose walls are adorned with mementos of sporting achievements. Her son Arjun Bhullar won Gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and competed in
the 2012 London Olympic Games. He called his mom a strong woman, and noted in South Asian culture, women haven’t always had a voice. The candidate nomination period ends Oct. 10. Voters go to the polls Nov. 15.
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They’ve come in all shapes and sizes, and have at least one thing in common—an interesting fashion sense. The Steveston Scarecrow Crawl begins today in the historic fishing village. The fifth annual event invites local merchants to put their creativity to the test by crafting a scarecrow and displaying it outside their business. Scarecrows are expected to pop up on sidewalks throughout the monthlong event, which invites people to stroll through the village to view dozens of one-of-a-kind creations. The crawl is organized by the Steveston Merchants Association, whose goal is to keep the village thriving year round.
Matthew Hoekstra photo Pieces owner David Gordon puts the finishing touches on his Moncton Street store’s scarecrow last year. Duct tape was key to the design.
Also this month in Steveston Village, merchants will again be participating in a trick-or-treating event on Saturday, Oct.
25, when participating businesses will be offering treats to children from 4 to 5 p.m. —Matthew Hoekstra
B.C. communities care. So do the Black Press newspapers that directly serve those communities. Reflecting and raising awareness of that caring spirit is part of the core mandate of every Black Press community newspaper, including The Richmond Review. The Richmond Review is now part of an exciting new initiative undertaken by Black Press in British Columbia that works to further communicate the good work being done in communities, and provide a new opportunity for organizations and individuals to tap into that fountain of caring. BlackPress4Good.com is an online platform that brings the popular and successful phenomenon of crowd funding to Black Press readers. Charitable projects, causes and campaigns will now be able to deliver their message on the community level, safely and securely, in an online format to reach the vast digital audience and funding sources. "Crowd funding provides a means for individuals,organizations and businesses to raise money by appealing to the public," explained Andrew Franklin, project lead for Black Press. "This platform is community focused and will be enhanced through the power of your local newspaper. The audience will be very aware of the campaigns and it will be up to the public as to whether they make a donation or not. Early indications show very positive signs. In addition to the exposure through your community media, the success of the campaigns will also rely on active social media participa-
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Cities want authority to break car windows to rescue animals in distress by Tom Fletcher Black Press Local government representatives are calling on the province to give bylaw officers authority to break into vehicles and rescue animals in distress. Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar was supported unanimously when he called for the new authority at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler. Milobar told local government representatives that when municipal staff find an animal trapped in an overheated car, they must contact police or
SPCA constables, who have authority to enter a vehicle or other property to rescue animals. Being on the scene but unable to take action is a difficult situation for municipal staff, Milobar said. Dogs left in locked vehicles are a problem every summer, and received extra public attention this year when six dogs from Delta died in a dog walker’s truck in Richmond in May. Dog walker Emma Paulson was prosecuted after the bodies of the dogs were found in a ditch in Abbotsford. Paulson initially said the dogs had been stolen from the back of her truck.
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Business Licence Regulation Bylaw 7538 Amendment Bylaw 9171 At the September 22, 2014 Council meeting, three readings were given to Business Licence Bylaw 7538, Amendment Bylaw 9142, which amends Schedule A of the bylaw to include the premises at 7992 Alderbridge Way among the sites which permits an amusement centre to operate with more than 4 amusement machines.
All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption on October 27, 2014, will be forwarded to Council for consideration. A complete copy of the staff report is available on the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall>City Council Agendas & Minutes>General Purposes Committee>2014 Agenda & Minutes>September15,2014>Agenda and Staff Reports>Item # ). For more information on the proposed Bylaw Amendment, please contact the Business Licence Division at 604-276-4328. City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter TransLink has added an additional train to pick up riders at Richmond-Brighouse Station during the morning rush to temporarily address crowding. TransLink and Canada Line operator InTransitBC have decided to deploy a spare train, which is usually held in reserve to manage system delays, according to TransLink media relations manager Cheryl Ziola. “This train may be removed later in the fall if ridership decreases during routine monitoring,” Ziola told The Richmond Review in an e-mail. The new train was added Sept. 18, according to TransLink. There are now 17 two-car trains operating on the Canada Line during peak periods. The system has an additional three two-car trains in reserve. The Review recently reported a crush of rush hour riders at the terminus station on No. 3 Road was prompting transit staff to temporarily close the platform to queuing passengers during peak periods. 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. Canada Line ridership has grown to 120,000 boardings on an average weekday—well above initial projections of 100,000 riders by 2013—prompting some to suggest the line is under-built, with short-sighted planning to blame. Ziola noted the first half of September is typically the busiest travel period for the transit network.
Asphalt paving advisory August 29 to October 22, 2014 The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following location in Richmond from August 29 to October 22, 2014: • 10000 block No. 3 Road • 8000 block Ackroyd Road • Granville Avenue Minoru Blvd to No. 3 Road – East bound lanes including the intersections of No. 3 Road and Minoru Boulevard. • 6000 block Blundell Road • Hammersmith Way • Hammersmith Gate • 11 & 12000 block No. 5 Road • 22000 block Old Westminster Highway • Gilley Road and Westminster Highway Intersection
Martin van den Hemel photo Crowds at Richmond-Brighouse have forced officials to hold passengers off platform.
Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. Night time work hours will be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically). Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice. Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2014 Paving). City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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Richmond City Council wishes to fill vacancies on the following Advisory Committees/Boards/ Commissions: • Child Care Development Advisory Committee (9) • Family and Youth Court Committee (15) • Heritage Commission (6) • Parking Advisory Committee (4) • Public Art Advisory Committee (5) • Sister City Advisory Committee (7) Persons interested in serving the community, in a volunteer capacity, on any of the above advisory bodies are invited to submit an application, along with a resume, to the attention of: Michelle Jansson, Acting Director, City Clerk’s Office. Please refer to our website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/boards/ advisory.htm to view the respective committees/boards: 1. Information on the purpose or mandate; 2. Terms of reference (if applicable); 3. Staff contact information; and 4. To download an Advisory Committee Application form. Application forms can be obtained at the Information Desk, Main Floor, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, or on the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall > City Council > Boards & Committees > Advisory Bodies). City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000
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EDITORIAL: Only promise what you can deliver
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ere’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election: Only promise what you can deliver. That might seem an obvious request. But all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the office they seek. Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process. For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a city can and cannot do. It must work within the provincial legislation
that governs its existence. A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. City council can’t make them do anything. Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. School districts (unlike the federal or provincial government, or even a city), cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit. Which brings up the second point: Money. Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be. A promise to double the number of parks in the city, for example, might draw support. But
what will it cost to maintain those parks, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on city finances? A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must also include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate revenue found) to accommodate that plan. None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions to the problems communities like Richmond face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or more particularly, possible. And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have some grounding in reality. —Black Press
Is CUPE running your city hall?
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher WHISTLER – The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they
Jennifer Lang / Black Press photo Municipal mayors and councillors voting on proposed resolutions at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler.
organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution? “There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well. Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said.
“What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “onesided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to
embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled
Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground?
23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. @tomfletcherbc tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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Politicians need to rebuild trust with voters Editor: Dean Beauvais’ letter “Time for term limits for councillors” (Sept. 24) certainly resonates with many of the frustrations Richmond voters are facing this Fall. Many are questioning if councillors are becoming too comfortable in office for extended periods. Others may be wondering if long-term councillors are failing to raise new ideas or encourage important debate on key issues. Beauvais suggests term limits, which would restrict councillors to a pre-determined number of terms in office or total years and have had widespread application in the U.S. but not much in Canada, is the way to fix local government. Do term limits work? One of the arguments against term limits suggest the community may loose its most experienced councillors as a result. Others say we loose “institutional memory,” or the “glue” that keeps council functioning effectively as a group. As a result, it’s suggested policy-making will suffer from a lack of careful deliberation and compromise as city bureaucrats would run institutional rings around the rookie councillors.
The chance that incumbent Richmond councillors would endorse a motion for term limits is zero for obvious reasons On the other hand, there are several reasons why term limits are thought to be an effective means to improving the functioning of local government. Some research indicates it's simply more competitive—more candidates will step forward to run for election. Secondly, incumbents or those seeking re-election have a huge fundraising advantage and possess an equally large advantage in name identification. Needing proof of this in Richmond, look no further than the mayor’s $165,000 election fund, which by its very presence likely discourages mayoral candidates from stepping forward. Finally, it's suggested that term limits weaken the relationship between career politicians and special-interest groups, helping to preserve a more democratic process.
The chance that incumbent Richmond councillors would endorse a motion for term limits is zero for obvious reasons, leave alone any such law would likely violate the Canadian Charter of Rights. Does that need to be the end of it? No, how about those seeking the position of councillor this year start rebuilding trust with disenchanted voters. No need for new laws, simply show personal leadership by declaring a self-imposed limit. Maybe then trust with voters can start to be rebuilt. Just a thought, but a least a fresh one! When Beauvais says, “civic elections are a sham” the depth of the confidence lost should be clear to many. I can certainly appreciate such deepening perceptions when I see political parties funding candidates rather than candidates representing voters! Maybe term limits aren't the complete answer but people like Alberta PC Leader Jim Prentice believe it has enough value to commit a future government of his to MLAs having a three-term limit. Jerome Dickey Richmond
Culture Days was a huge collaborative effort Editor: On behalf of the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to participate in the recent Culture Days weekend. That thanks is directed to everyone responsible for putting the concept of Culture Days together including the national campaign organizers, the City of Richmond, the Richmond Review, the more than 80 local participants and all the volunteers who made this weekend such an enormous success. It was amazing! Our contribution of a musical petting zoo on the Friday was a great success. A great big thanks goes to Long & McQuade for supplying not only the instruments but also two very qualified and patient professionals—Jennifer
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letters Pet project playground betrays public’s trust Editor: The City of Richmond likes to be first in everything. Now, it has done it again. Richmond has built the ultimate late-night party site. Located at the at the point of Terra Nova, this is the perfect place: too far from neighbours who might complain, close to parking and with lots of adult-sized play equipment. The police can't drive past because it is out of sight of the road. Someone should create a reservation system, because this will be one hot spot. This project brings to the fore a simmering issue in Richmond. The issue is trust, or lack thereof, in our local government. This playground is a complete betrayal of the public consultation process and the trust of those who participated in the
Terra Nova consultations. There wasn't supposed to be a playground in the northwest quadrant of Terra Nova. After an extended effort—actively opposed by Richmond's municipal government—to save the land from housing development, and after the electorate voted in the 1990s to borrow $28.5 million dollars to buy the remaining properties, the City of Richmond held public consultation events to gather input on the final use of the land. Attendance at these surpassed expectations and resulted in overwhelming agreement that the land should be used for agriculture, upland habitat and heritage. These public consultations also revealed a very strong negative response to a playground in the
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area. Playgrounds and bird habitat aren't compatible with each other, as we've all seen with the growth in snow goose populations in school yards. In fact, the space now dedicated to this playground was the perfect upland snow goose habitat, being the remnant gardens and lawns of the now-gone houses. Management of Terra Nova should honour the original intentions for saving the area, not fill it with pet projects like playgrounds. How will Richmond restore trust? A good first step would be to bring back the Advisory Planning Committee, populated with citizens, not developers, to provide the city with an opportunity for sober second thought on projects like this. Marion Smith Richmond
New intersection is a traffic disaster Editor: I have lived in six cities on two continents, and must say I have never seen such poor traffic engineering as we suffer in the Lower Mainland. But the absurd new intersection at River Road and Gilbert sets a new low. I use the intersection twice most days and in the short time since opening I have seen at least five near collisions. I think the only reason they were not actual collisions is the drivers are so confused they are slowing to a crawl. Whether entering from the west or the east each vehicle can turn right, left or cross straight, a recipe for disaster. The main problem seems to be the cars from the east are actually driving south to a sudden right turn, and if one driving from the west doesn’t watch for them, and they are hard to see, disaster awaits. I strongly urge the city to hire a competent traffic engineering firm to fix this mess. Clearly our staff lacks the common sense. I will be interested to see the accident statistics from ICBC in a year’s time. Robert Turnbull Richmond
A random act of kindness Editor: Several days ago we were driving past the construction site across from the Richmond centre when the pedestrian crossing light came on for the people waiting to cross the road. A very elderly gentleman stepped off the kerb and was making his way extremely slowly across the road with the aid of his cane. Suddenly a big burly construction worker ran across to him, took his arm and helped him slowly across the road. It was such a nice thing to do and so touching and unexpected it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you young man for what you did. Patricia Gannon Richmond
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Dancers from Ballet BC will perform two free shows at Vancouver International Airport on Saturday. The family-friendly performances—at noon and 1 p.m.—will feature 11 dancers and choreographers who will perform a new work titled “Products of Our Time.” Richmond’s own Emily Chessa, who is starting her second season as a full Ballet BC company member, will perform with the group. The Oct. 4 shows are part of Ballet BC’s outreach program, which mounted shows at Vancouver Public Library last year. The YVR performance takes place at The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the airport’s prominent Bill Reid sculpture located in the international food court, Level 3 Departures. This site-specific dance project raises questions about how we communicate with each other, how we see ourselves and how technology has affected what it means to be a social being. The drop-in event is suitable for all ages. —Matthew Hoekstra
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such items might take if you’re left with no other options. Proximity to family: When downsizing to a smaller home, many couples move out of the suburbs and into cities or towns with more ready access to culture and restaurants. While that accessibility is great, grandparents may find that it comes at the cost of less time with their grandchildren. That’s a steep price to pay for doting grandparents, and it may also impact your children if they frequently rely on grandma and grandpa for babysitting. Before
downsizing, consider if you’re willing to move further away from your family. If not, you likely can still find a smaller home in close proximity to your current home and any nearby family members. Medical care: Many older men and women must also consider the effect that moving may have on their medical care. Downsizing to a home in the country may make it harder to maintain contact with your current physician, and rural areas typically have less medical practitioners than more densely populated towns and cities. In addition, if you have been visiting the same physician for years, you may not want to move and have to start all over again with a physician who is unfamiliar with your medical history. Consider how much maintaining your existing relationship with your physician means to you, and if your next home will provide the kind of access to medical care you’re likely to need.
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Gifting gone wild The idea of parents distributing assets to children, while the parents (or one of them) are still alive, is popular. One of the main reasons some people do it is to avoid the cost of administering an Estate. Gifting will shrink the Estate’s value, and in some cases may even leave no Estate. Some examples of this gifting include when a parent transfers title in their house to their child(ren), adds a child(ren) to their bank account(s) as a joint account holder, and gives away jewellery. Alas, such actions do not come without cost and risk. Strictly speaking, the transfer of a title by a parent to a child is a disposition (that is, a sale of the property). Where the property transfers is not their principal residence, there is a capital gain. And, for tax purposes, the child acquires their interest at fair market value. If the child does not live at the property, it is not their principal residence either. That gives rise to a potential capital gain. Therefore, if a parent wants to transfer an asset to a child while they are alive, in principal there is nothing improper, provided they consider the transfer carefully and seek advice. This past summer, reasons for judgement were released in the case Palmer v. Palmer. The B.C. Supreme Court’s decision reveals what can happen when people do incomplete planning. The facts The parents in this case owned three properties, and wanted to gift one to each of their three (adult) children in such a way that the distribution to the children was equal. To help fund their living expenses, the parents asked each of the children to grant a mortgage on the property they received (in the amount of $500,000) and to pay the funds to the parents. Each property was worth more than $500,000. One property per year was transferred between 2007 and 2009. Two of the three children each received one of the properties and granted mortgages. The third child received the other property but failed to grant a similar mortgage. Funds were not paid to the parents. The parents had sought the advice and help of their Accountant to calculate the adjustments that would create an equal distribution. But the job was not completed, and the children rejected the calculations the Accountant did prepare. In addition, the Accountant did not follow the parents’ instructions fully; he added some factors of his own creation to his calculations. The decision Though the Court found the children not to be good witnesses, it ultimately held that the meeting the parties held when both parents were alive did result in an agreement on how to calculate equalization in the gifting among the three children. The Court also held that equalization was to be calculated without any consideration of tax issues. The parties then had to revise the calculations. Summary The parents had good intentions, but in the end their planning and process were flawed. With three properties, the parents could simply have completed their Wills, leaving equal shares of their entire Estate to each child. Given this litigation, it likely would not have been any more expensive to let the Will of the surviving parent be Probated. Whatever plan the parents had was not mapped out in full at the planning table. That should have been done to make clear to everyone not only what they sought to achieve with their gifting, but how their plan would be carried out. The parents conveyed one property per year over three years (presumably, to avoid a large tax bill in one year) but without concluding a plan for how to equalize the distribution, given all the loans and other financial assistance given to their children. In my view, the parents should have taken more time to work through their equalization formula with their advisor. Any distribution of assets that parents want to make while alive should be thought through carefully, and at length. One option will always be whether to not proceed with it at all. Visit our website (www.WillPowerLaw.com) or call us at (604)233-7001 to discuss your Wills, Estates and Seniors’ questions.
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Numbers continuing to add up for Sockeyes Players find team play leads to individual success by Don Fennell Sports Editor The better they play as a team, the more success the Richmond Sockeyes are having individually. Long the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s flagship franchise, the Sockeyes continue to pad their numbers in the standings and on the scoresheet. In a set of scores that sounds more like a tennis match, they won their last three games 6-2 (last Thursday over Abbotsford Pilots at Minoru Arenas), 6-2 (Saturday at Mission City Outlaws) and 6-1 (Monday at Minoru) to take over
sole possession of first place in both the Tom Shaw Conference and the overall standings. Led by their prolific 20-yearold forward Troy Kaczynski (11 goals and 17 points in seven games), a graduate of the Richmond Minor Hockey Association, the Sockeyes sport a 6-1 record as they get set to host Ridge Meadows Flames (3-3) this Thursday at the Minoru rink. Face off is 7 p.m. In addition to their impressive win total, the Sockeyes also boast the league’s best goal total, 39, while allowing the fewest against, 14. The impressive numbers speak
to a number of things, not the least of which is the consistent message head coach Judd Lambert and his staff deliver to a lineup featuring no fewer than 13 rookies. Everyone benefits when everyone buys in, which bears out in the fact that all but three players—excluding goaltenders Nathan Alalouf and Kurt Russell—have picked up at least a point. Defenceman Ryan Jones leads all the rookies with seven assists, while Tyler Andrews’ three goals is best among the newcomers in that category. •See video at richmondreview. com.
Don Fennell photo Ken Takahashi looks for a rebound versus the Abbotsford Pilots during last Thursday’s Pacific Junior Hockey League game at Minoru Arenas. Richmond won 6-2.
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St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
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Richmond Chaos survived the battle of the undefeated Sunday, outscoring local rival Hodder Tugs 2-0 to take over sole possession of first place in the Metro Women’s Soccer League’s Third Division. Centre-midfielder Kia Guindon proved to be the difference maker in the well-played match. With the game less than five minutes old, Chaos broke down the right side of the pitch to set up striker Alana Sandhu. Instead of shooting, however, Sandhu opted to play the ball back to Guindon whose rocket-like shot from 32 yards out found the top corner of the net to the keeper’s left. Guindon was also instrumental on the insurance goal, only this time as the setup person as she found centre-midfielder Jenny Lyons open 25 yards directly in front of the Hodder net. While Lyons did everything but score, teammate Brianna Ho was able to convert the rebound. After a two-week absence, during which usual defender Victoira Groff filled in more than admirably, regular keeper Julia Badock earned the clean sheet. As usual, she deflected credit for the shutout to the defenders. Chaos (3-0-1) hosts Invivo FC (1-2-1) at 5 p.m. Sunday at Hugh Boyd Park. Hodder Tugs (2-1) will host Richmond Sonics (2-1) at 1 p.m. at London Park.
UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, October 5, 2014 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church
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.
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GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 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. Kimiko Karpoff – Min. of Christian Development & Outreach
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
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GRUBISICH, Edith July 31, 1931 - Sept. 4, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edith Grubisich in Nanaimo Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Sheila, grandchildren A.J., Carl, Cayla, Alex, Connor and Miles as well as many friends and family. Edith took great joy in helping others; she volunteered at the SOS Children’s Village Thrift Store in Steveston for many years and donated monthly to many charities that were close to her heart. We invite all friends and family of Edith to a Celebration of Life which will be held October 4th, at 2:00pm at the South Arm United Church, 11051 #3 Road Richmond with a memorial tea to follow. In lieu of flowers donations in Edith’s name can be sent to the Richmond Animal Protection Society.
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LOST: COCKATIEL “Stormy” much loved, grey & white on Saturday, September 13th at 5pm. REWARD! Please call 604-304-9849. LOST: NECKLACE (turquoise) on Sept 22nd at either Country Meadows Market or Ironwood. REWARD. Please call 604-274-3318.
Boris “Buddy” Crapko (10/26/1937-09/25/2014) left this world Thursday morning after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Barbara, sisters Onesia and Halina, and numerous nieces and nephews. Always known for his love of sports, he’s watching ballgames in Heaven now. Buddy’s life was celebrated this past Saturday at Calvary Worship Center. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA would be appreciated.
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Whether you are looking to start your career in real estate or have been selling for years and are ready to take your career to the next level, working with our team will help get you there. We are serious, energetic professionals. We believe in a direct approach to dealing with all issues which is the hallmark to our success. REQUIREMENTS: It is the reason why so • Willing and able to obtain and hold a real estate license many clients continue to • Desire to work independently and have control over your rely on us for their real professional growth • Strong work ethic and desire to be successful estate needs. Closing date: Friday, October 17, 2014 Please send résumé & cover letter to: Realtor3280@gmail.com
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NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school. Duties will involve supervising students in school buildings & grounds during the lunch break plus assisting in the office or school library. The shifts for this part time casual position are 1.5 hours per day on those days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of elementary school-aged children and be willing to work with adolescents. First Aid & other related training, such as conflict resolution or nonviolent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay for this part time casual position is $21.53 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Interested qualified applicants should forward their resume with supporting documents along with a cover letter to RSBsupport@sd38.bc.ca before 4pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 quoting competition number # NHS002-14 Human Resources Department School District No 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3
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(Surrey Terminal) 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. 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. 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
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MEDICAL HEALTH
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MOVING & STORAGE
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GARDENING
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RICHMOND, #5/Cambie. 1 Bdrm 1000 sq.ft. Utils/cbl/washer incl. NP, NS. $850/mo. Oct 1. 604-273-0972
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SUITES, UPPER
TRANSPORTATION
APARTMENT/CONDOS 810
AUTO FINANCING
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
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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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“Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility”
SUITES, LOWER
RICHMOND; Big, bright very clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath, very quiet house. Own lndry, sep entry & prkg. Suit quiet people. N/S, N/P. $1500 + 2/3 utils. Refs/lease. (604)600-9033
REAL ESTATE
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PLUMBING
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
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.
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Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
RENTALS
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
• Pressure Washing
RICHMOND Downsizing 990 SQ. FT. fits house furniture. Walkable Landsdowne. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, super tidy, call Michelle (Realtor) 604-279-3681
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• Aeration / Power Raking
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
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MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE Homes $19,900 - & up, Merritt BC. in Park ready to move in call 1-800-361-8111 or visit www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com
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EXPERIENCED Painter needed for busy Industrial sandblasting shop. Must have spraying experience. Email resumes to: info@midwaywheelabrating.com Please no walk-ins.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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
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Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856
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HOMES FOR RENT
MOVING & STORAGE
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
Vancouver family requires fulltime live-in caregiver. Duties include light housekeeping, transportation for children to and from school and other outings, meal preparation and other personal tasks as needed. Seeking compassionate, confident and dependable candidates only. Valid BC driver’s license and references required. Previous experience caring for children desired. Work will be fulltime, 40 hours per week with flexible hours. CAD $10.33 per hour. Please fax resumes to: (604) 682-6183
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721
Donnie and Marie are a bonded pair who is looking for a forever home together. Just like the real Donnie and Marie, they are a ton of fun to watch. Come meet this entertaining pair soon! Purebred 10 yr/old fem Himalyan ‘Princess’ is looking for a new home, she’s a gentle, talkative indoor cat. Ideal for retired. Free to good home 604-466-5645
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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Culture Days in Richmond
Culture Days celebrate Richmond’s diverse arts community
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ore than 30 locations opened their doors to help host the fifth annual Culture Days event in Richmond this past weekend.
Clay Spada was a part of the live broadcast put on by the Rich City Radio program Saturday. Rob Lange, Liesl Jauk and Ralph Steeves chat with Lawrence Wong about his carving.
Around Town Katie Lawrence
Inspired by a similar movement in Quebec, Culture Days was established across Canada in 2010 as a way to raise awareness about arts and culture in local communities. Manager of Cultural Development for the City of Richmond Liesl Jauk was enthusiastic about the importance of the event. “We decided to use this opportunity of this weekend to showcase all the amazing, creative stuff that’s going on in Richmond, and offer this as an opportunity to local artists to put on something for the community, share their passions with people, gain some exposure and some public profile,” she said. “It’s incredible, just the sheer range of creative expression that we have in Richmond.” The event featured a variety of activities, such as tours, dance classes, art demonstrations, and a musical instrument “petting zoo,” where instruments were available for the public to play. Jauk encouraged everyone to attend the event, to support arts and culture in the community, and maybe even try something different. “I hope that happens. That people get a chance to express themselves, discover something new, and that the artists that are involved get to share what they love with people.” For more information, visit culturedays. ca. Katie Lawrence covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. E-mail her at kt.lawrence10@gmail.com or follow her at Twitter.com/BlueJayGal
Julie Li uses an apple as a stamp at the kids’ veggie printing activity.
Dawn Ewen, artistic associate at the Gateway Theatre, leads a tap dance class.
Local artist Bea Miller weaves a fish out of invasive plants, picked in Richmond, as a part of a community art project by the Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild.
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Nicole Dextras gives Natalie Wong a makeover by nature at the Richmond Museum.
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