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Richmond to get legal opinion in sign debate Outgoing councillor tables motion asking staff to study city hall’s power in regulating language by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

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Richmond City Hall will study whether it can compel property owners to include English on their signs, after Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt tabled one of her final motions Tuesday. City council voted unanimously in favour of the retiring councillor’s motion, 19 months after it heard a delegation armed with a 1,000-name petition urging civic politicians to halt the proliferation of foreign-language-only signs. In announcing last month she wouldn’t run in the fall election, Halsey-Brandt told The Richmond Review the next council should address the issue, noting a development sign on her street that doesn’t contain a word of English. At Tuesday’s council meeting, she managed to convince her council colleagues to at least have staff study whether the city can regulate signs on private property, “and whether or not that ability extends to mandating a percentage of English” on

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Coun. Harold Steves stressed the importance of having English on development-related signs. “It’s unfair when the rest of us can’t read what’s on a sign particularly when it’s dealing with property and the buying and selling of land in Richmond.” He also pointed to a weekend letter to the editor on the topic in the Vancouver Sun, penned by former Richmond bylaws manager Wayne Mercer. Mercer noted he received regular phone calls from residents asking what the city was going to do about Chinese-only signs. See Page 7

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Coalition to tackle tax, impose term limits New civic slate aims to stop automatic tax hikes and ensure ‘new blood’ on council by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A new civic party is promising to limit tax increases, restrict its elected candidates to two terms and consider appointing an ombudsperson for residents. The Richmond Community Coalition, one of three new civic slates running candidates in Richmond’s Nov. 15 election, laid out its commitments to voters at a news conference Wednesday at Caring Place. The platform rollout included a new campaign slogan: “Stop the tax hike.” The group, fielding six candidates for council, is committing to a “full review of all city hall spending” and doubling city hall’s grants budget for community groups—which received a total of $786,614 this year. Incumbent councillor Ken Johnston said if the coalition wins a majority, an outside spending review would begin within 100 days of the election to determine whether taxpayers are getting good value for their tax dollars. “We want to maintain services or improve them, but I don’t believe you can roll back or freeze (taxes). I don’t think that’s realistic. What we’re saying is it shouldn’t be an automatic three per

Richmond Community Coalition candidates launched their platform on Wednesday.

cent...adding to 15 per cent over five years,” said Johnston. “Spending has become a huge issue provincially, and in all the municipalities. We feel this is a vehicle to look at that.” In each of the last five years, Richmond council has raised taxes an average of 3.1 per cent. The city’s finance department forecasts similar increases for the next five years.

Coalition vows to embrace diversity School board candidates running under the Richmond Community Coalition banner tabled their election promises at a news conference Wednesday. Moushak Estepho, Jonathan Ho and Matt Pitcairn—all vying for their first political seat in Richmond—committed to “embracing diversity by enhancing the mix of learning programs” to ensure all needs of learning spectrum are met, “enhancing innovative learning” through technology and improving communications with school communities. “All three of us are new school trustee candidates but we all have young families and a passion to ensure top learning outcomes for all youth across Richmond,” said Pitcairn in a news release. The candidates are also pledging to limit themselves to two terms, if elected. The Richmond Community Coalition is one of six slates fielding candidates in the Nov. 15 elec-

Running mate Chak Au, also an incumbent, said he’s heard from residents that property taxes are too high, and said the coalition aims to search for ways to stop what have become routine increases. “We take a very practical approach that we say, let’s take a look at the overall picture. The objective at this time is to stop the tax hike,” said Au. “We want a long term

tion. Four independents are also running, leaving voters to choose among 18 candidates.

Candidate says ‘race card’ played One of Mayor Malcolm Brodie’s challengers says “the race card” has been introduced in the election campaign. Mayoral candidate Richard Lee responded to a media report in a news release, suggesting his newlyformed party, Richmond Reform, is an “all-Chinese slate.” Lee took issue with the label, saying he’s a “Canadian candidate, not an ethnic candidate.” Lee, a longtime Canadian, suggested candidates of European origin aren’t labelled as such, and said it’s an insult to be called a Chinese candidate. He added Richmond Reform believes in “one community, one heart”—not dividing communities. Lee also said he backs the idea of studying the issue of Chinese-only signs, while also weighing in on shark fin debate.

solution, we want one that’s evidence-based.” Other promises include a council-hosted annual general meeting for residents, the hiring of an ombudsperson and more access to city staff and council—including town hall meetings around the city. An ombudsperson would help citizens to reach the right person at city hall, and ensure their concerns are adequately resolved.

“How to do it, an ombudsman as a person or some change in the system, that’s a different matter. But the concept is we want people’s concerns to be addressed, thoroughly,” said Au. As for the promise of a twoterm limit, that would apply to all successful coalition candidates—but wouldn’t be retroactive for incumbents. Au said the coalition aims to build civic engagement and

“I am critical of the lax enforcement on the part of our federal government on stopping the importing of illegal shark fin as a result of prohibited shark fin harvesting practice,” he said. Lee also ran against Brodie in 2011, finishing with 9,054 votes to Brodie’s 20,955. Also running with his Richmond Reform slate is councillor candidate Sunny Ho and school board candidate Kenneth Ho.

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Nov. 15 election. Then last week, RITE Richmond candidates Carol Day and Michael Wolfe made an election promise similar to Halsey-Brandt’s motion. “I am thrilled to see that the motion Michael and I wrote was recognized and acted on so quickly,” said Day in a Wednesday news release. “This could be a first step and we can finally start a dialogue to find solutions and options to bring our community closer together.”

RITE Richmond council candidates said their persistence—”along with the efforts of many dedicated citizens”—is the main reason behind a Tuesday motion addressing foreign language signs. At a council meeting this week, outgoing Coun. Evelina HalseyBrandt earned unanimous support for a motion asking Richmond City Hall to get a legal opinion on whether it can regulate language on signs. The councillor said last month she hoped the next council would tackle the issue after the

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participation, and from time to time needs “new blood” to be a part of the process. “What we propose is selfimposed,” said Au. “We are showing to the people that we are here to serve the public. We are not here to occupy a position forever.” Running for councillor alongside Johnston and Au under the coalition’s banner are Sal Bhullar, Kirby Graeme, Helen Quan and Dan Baxter.

ties are mining for votes in local elections this year, but just half are running more than three candidates—and one slate has already lost a member. re Richmond First Voters Society R ha the most candidates across has all three races of mayor, councilal lor and school trustee, with 10. lo Ri Richmond Community Coalition is close behind with nine, while RITE Richmond is running five. RI One of the smaller parties, ReO ne Richmond, is running just new three candidates, after Peter Mitchell dropped out of the race for councillor, leaving just threeterm school trustee Grace Tsang and Adil Awan in the party’s council race. Mitchell said leaving the race was a “personal choice.” Renew Richmond launched in September, and the group has since removed Mitchell’s biography from its website. Among the other parties, Richmond Reform has three candidates, and Richmond Citizens Association is fielding two candidates. —Matthew Hoekstra

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indicates it’s significant enough to prompt them to focus some of their marketing muscle on capitalizing on the show’s popularity. A three-week social media contest, focusing on Twitter and Facebook and with a trip for two to Steveston from anywhere in the world up for grabs, drew some 15,000 entries from Italy, France, Portugal, the Philippines, China and New Zealand, among other places. Brittany Senko, digital marketing manager for Tourism Richmond, said they had expected a couple thousand entries and were pleasantly surprised by the actual participation figures. “It was pretty crazy,” Senko said, adding that the grand prize also included a three-night stay in a local hotel, Once Upon a Time merchandise, four restaurant gift cards and a $250 VISA pre-paid card. (The grand

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bie TV series—which on Sunday drew a recordsetting 17.3 million viewers—have flocked to the small town of Senoia, where the show is filmed. To get a feel for how many people were visiting Steveston simply to see familiar Once Upon a Time backdrops, Tourism Richmond staff at the Steveston Museum and visitors centre on Moncton Street, began for the first time asking visitors what was the primary thing that drew them: the TV show, local attractions, shopping, or food and beverage retailers. It’s not uncommon to see 350 people come to Steveston during the summer for shooting days. All these people eat, drink, stay or spend their money at local businesses, which is great for merchants, Gavsie pointed out. He knows of a Washington state politician who has been to Steveston three times with her teenage daughter, staying at the Steveston Hotel each time. Merchandise from the TV show is so popular that people call in to have items mailed out to them throughout the United States. The most popular item in the souvenir store is Once Upon a Time T-shirts, but a recently added item has proven very popular too. With visitors typically spending $50 on Once Upon a Time merchandise such as buttons and fridge magnets, Tourism Richmond sought to entice them to spend a little more, with the lure of a free $17 mug when they top $75 in purchases.

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Those mugs are now the second most popular item, Gavsie said. Tourism Richmond has also produced a fold-out map of Moncton Street to help visitors navigate the fishing village, which shows the storefronts from Once Upon a Time alongside their real-life versions.

Tourism Richmond currently has a promotion (visitstorybrooke.com) where fans of the show who book two consecutive nights at any participating hotel between Sept. 15 and Dec. 15 will receive a Once Upon a Time package, including free meals, transportation to and from

Steveston, along with a special gift bag. Gavsie hopes the show continues its strong run of popularity. With Once Upon a Time currently filming its fourth season, there’s nearly enough shows to put it in syndication, which can be a significant enduring money-

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fined and penalized with penalty points. No such rule, however, deters drivers from using handsfree devices. Most commentators agree that a normal wristwatch is not a handheld device and that a watch that is a miniaturized computer system strapped on your wrist would also not be ‘handheld’. Things start to get murky, however, in comparing the various ways of interacting with this computer system, which is expected to offer everything from voice-activation, a handsfree type of functionality, to swipe, tap, and press activation, a handheld type of functionality. Reportedly, simulator tests are already being designed to test the Watch to see how much of a distraction it will pose to drivers. But the answer to whether or not the ‘smart watch’ has already outsmarted our relatively new distracted driving rules (or will inevitably do so) is somewhat beside the point. Some safety advocates do not consider the handsfree exception a satisfactory resolution to the problem of crafting specific laws to deter distracted driving. They point to the many studies showing that handsfree functionality in fact offers no less of a distraction and arguably represents an even greater risk simply by instilling a false sense of security. Add to this ‘non-solution’ enshrined in law the practical problem that law enforcement continues to appear ineffective— everyone sees inconsequential daily instances of disregard for these rules—and the result is confusion and disregard for the law. In the broadest sense, the issue of distracted driving is not new. “Driving without due care and attention” has been an offence in law, since the motor car was invented. With dazzling new gadgets arriving on the market at regular intervals, the old rule still governs. Additional legislation targeting watches probably would not be useful. Pay full attention to your driving is the rule. The place to encourage safety concerns is in the driver training programs. “Pay full attention” has to be taught, rigorously.

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World Food Day celebration in Richmond The 10th annual World Food Day celebration is coming to Richmond Cultural Centre on from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the public are invited to visit the various booths and family fun activities on the main floor of the library, try out food samples, and meet local farmers. The 2014 World Food Day theme Family Farming: “Feeding the world, caring for the earth” - has been chosen to raise the profile of family farming.

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Regulating signage would become a constitutional issue From Page 1 “My answer was a consistent ‘nothing’ for signage on private property based on the fact that this would be a constitutional issue if any such bylaw initiative was challenged in court—the only exception being Quebec where a notwithstanding clause and the ‘language police’ reign,” he wrote. Mercer said his position was based on regular discussions with senior management and the city’s lawyer. “My discussion with residents would also point out that if a business, through the exclusive use of

Chinese-only signage, wishes to forego business from the majority of Richmond residents (including young Chinese residents who do not read the language), then that is certainly their prerogative and would no doubt affect their bottom line,” wrote Mercer, who added politicians are now using the issue to get votes. Last week RITE Richmond council candidates Carol Day and Michael Wolfe made an election promise to introduce a motion similar to the one tabled Tuesday. It was March 2013 when Kerry Starchuk and Ann Merdinyan drew

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EDITORIAL: Fear and stigma in the West hinders Ebola fight

B.C. company is playing a small role in the battle against the newest health scourge that is tearing through Africa and threatens to spread elsewhere. Tekmira Pharmaceuticals has linked up with an international consortium that includes representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Medecins Sans Frontieres to advance its development of a vaccine for Ebola. Other companies are also working on vaccines. Some, including Tekmira’s, have reportedly already been used to treat patients,

foreshortening the often long and arduous trials and regulatory approvals process. The need to stem the epidemic is that urgent. If the epidemic isn’t stopped, it could soon become endemic, a disease that will be forever entrenched in a region, ready to spread in a moment’s inattention. WHO estimates there could be 1.4 million cases of Ebola in West Africa by the end of January. Meantime, there has been only a trickle of volunteers among the medical community of the western world. The fear and stigma hearkens back to the early days of AIDS.

“We talk about stigma and ignorance in Liberia, but let’s be frank, there’s plenty of stigma and ignorance in our own countries, and irrational fear of being on the ground. We have an obligation to counter that fear,” Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF country representative in Liberia, told the The Globe and Mail. Hopefully, more will have the courage to volunteer. When proper precautions are taken, there is very low risk among those working at Ebola treatment centres. We must act quickly and decisively, and not let fear prevent us tackling what could soon become the AIDS of our era. —Black Press

Great Expectations, the small farm version

Green Scene Stephen Mullins

mall-scale farming is the key to world food security. There you go folks, that debate is done, the tale is told. Or is it? Almost every day there is a news article that proclaims that the key to world food security has been found. The list ranges from well-known candidates, like genetically modified crops (GMOs), to very specific things, like micro irrigation systems or crops like Australian wild rice. So why is small-scale farming the true key, and not these others? Well, pull up a chair, relax, have a coffee, because I’ve got a story to tell. People like adversaries in stories, but in the real world, things are more complex. Saying small-scale farming is the key factor doesn’t mean that all the other approaches are wrong. Are we going to get rid of all medium- and large-scale farms in favor of smaller ones? Of course not. If you were building a house, you’d need more than just a hammer and nails. To build real food security, we will need all the tools in the box, but if you lack the key tool, it’s difficult make something solid and resilient. According to UN researchers and Oxfam, our first, best tool will be small-scale farms. In much of the world, that means farms that are 4 hectares (ha) or less in size. In Richmond, all our farms

Gilmore Farm is the old days. Right now, across the globe, many small farms are subsistence farms, meaning they are usually attended by one family and only produce enough food to feed themselves and little else.

are small farms by Canadian standards, being on average 12.2 ha, and tiny compared to some large-scale industrial farms, which can be over 2000 ha. Right now, across the globe, many small farms are subsistence farms, meaning they are usually attended by one family and only produce enough food to feed themselves and little else. Yet despite this, small farms already feed almost 70% of the world’s population, and they have the potential to do much more. With the right support, small-scale farms could see their production increase to almost double current levels by 2030. So how do we tap into this potential? This is where the story might get contentious, because it will require shifting our agricultural policies, subsidies, and financing options so that they focus first on supporting small farms rather than large agribusinesses. Nobody is saying large farms shouldn’t get a share, but their current

proportion (70-80% of these resources) is out of whack. However, this significant adjustment of agricultural policies will probably cause some friction (to put it mildly), but it’s a crucial step. That’s because many small-scale farms aren’t managed like businesses, but function more like extended personal gardens. Poor farmers typically plant much less than they could on their land because they lack the money, resources and knowledge of advanced farming to do anything more. But when they have access to all the supports that largescale farms enjoy, small farms can become true businesses and flourish. For example, if small farmers can’t get crop insurance, they are forced to plant tried and true (but less productive) crops because they will starve if their crops fail. Access to crop insurance means they can plant higher risk, higher reward crops that increase yields and farm income.

Better farm support would dramatically change the pictures in other ways. It would mean many small farmers, especially women, would get access to financing to buy better land, tools, or support technologies, like advanced irrigation systems. Or they could afford to get training in the latest farming techniques, or learn basic business skills like bookkeeping, marketing and planning that are essential to turning their subsistence farms into productive farm businesses. If you combine all this with improved community support, like establishing local processing facilities for crops, better storage, and comprehensive food waste prevention programs, the potential is enormous. So what about large-scale farms and GMOs? Weren’t they supposed to be the key to feeding the world? When they were first introduced, these technologies created sharp rises in food production, but those increases are plateauing. That’s a great

pity. If you are someone who is interested in feeding the hungry people of the world, there’s no joy in seeing these technologies stutter. But it is not surprising that they are. Introducing GMOs and other advanced food technologies into our flawed food system is like adding an advanced fuel additive into the engine of a car that has flat tires and broken steering. However, if you fix the basics first, then these technologies might become the supercharged additions they were supposed to be. In our global food system, there is nothing more basic than small-scale farms, so let’s put them at the front of the line instead of at the back if we want our story to have a happy ending. Steve Mullins is the communications manager for Richmond Food Security Society. See www. richmondfoodsecurity.org for information.

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letters City politicians will have a profound effect on the direction of Richmond Editor: Here we sit with another election on our doorstep. In the past a lot of folk ignored civic elections allowing others to control the direction of city politics I think it is because they feel illinformed. City politicians will have a profound effect on the direction of Richmond and on your lifestyle for example would you like to preserve farmland and scenic vistas or would you rather see development and look at high rise apartments. Would you like to see infrastructure keep up with growth or sit in endless traffic jams. If that is not enough how do you feel about your

It is up to you to discover which politicians share your view of the direction Richmond should take.

property tax? Want more? The civic politicians directly control these issues their actions can make Richmond a wonderful desirable place to live and drive up the property values or they can make you want to pack up and leave Richmond for another town. It is all

in their hands. Many civic politicians have agendas driven by big money developers while others just want Richmond to be the best place to live. It is up to you to discover which politicians share your view of the direction Richmond should take. If you do not research the issues and if you do not vote you have no business complaining when something happens that you don’t like. Now is the time the folks running for office will return your calls and will answer your questions, make them work for your vote! Scott Stewart Richmond

Politicians must respect dwindling green space Editor: It’s no surprise as election time rolls around candidates want to appear “green.” A recent ad for Mayor Brodie (Richmond Review, Oct. 10) titled “Protecting Our Environment” states the Garden City Lands will become one of our greatest environmental legacies, and that he is proud to have been a key part of the greening of Richmond. I would like to point out from the very beginning Mayor Brodie supported and pushed for the removal of the Garden City Lands from the ALR to pursue residential development for the site. It was the citizens of Richmond who fought to

ensure that did not happen, and who continue to work to ensure this land is developed with respect to it’s zoning and the unique opportunity it presents. As well, city hall provided no protection for an important environmentally sensitive area adjacent to the Garden City Lands, and it was deemed expendable when Walmart came calling. We need leadership with a vision that truly respects and protects our dwindling green space, and past actions suggest it’s not Mayor Brodie’s. R. Spitz Richmond

The wealthy dumpster diver Editor: I have always understood that dumpster-diving, panhandling, and bottle collecting represent the means by which the poor and homeless try to find money to help themselves survive, but I can’t figure out what it signifies about our society when you witness someone driving a new luxury SUV through a neighbourhood as they pick cans out of re-cycling boxes, or a woman riding a bicycle carrying an enormous bag filled with empty cans who walks her

pickings into the garage of a $2-million house. Have the terms ‘poverty’ and ‘wealth’ become so broadly ambiguous that they are totally meaningless now? Perhaps if our children are ambitious for the finer things in life they should just forget about becoming doctors, or lawyers, or engineers, or scientists, and start picking through recycling bins! Seems to work quite well for some people! Ray Arnold Richmond

That talk ... and now CBC weighs in Over the long weekend, CBC News published a story about the currently popular talk that families ought to have about their Estate. (I suppose the Thanksgiving weekend is one of the main times of the year when families gather, and such a discussion probably fits better at Thanksgiving than at Christmas.) Quoting a recent TD Bank survey, the writer said that more than 40% of people over age 65 who were surveyed were unprepared in their Estate planning. This figure suggests, in my view, that the numbers are actually down from previous surveys over the past few years, which is encouraging. If 60% of people over 65 have indeed made Estate plans, the message is getting out. The writer went on to say that no family is perfect, and most can relate better to the Simpsons than to the Brady Bunch. I would suggest that most families are actually somewhere in between these two iconic, but unrealistic, TV families. But that needn’t stop families from talking! Canadians need to understand the importance of making an Estate plan. It seems more do. It is not limited to people with piles of assets, but rather to people (especially with children) who want or need some control over where their assets will be distributed. 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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Liquor Town has the spirits at Blundell Centre

Liquor Town’s Crystal Badeo displays two of the best-selling items in the Blundell Centre store. Craft beers are continuing to gain in popularity and made-in-BC wines are always a hit with locals.

With a variety and breadth of products other smaller liquor stores simply can’t match, Liquor Town at Blundell Centre does everything better than its competitors.

Featuring a wide selection of made-in-BC wines that sit proudly alongside the store’s impressive international offerings, store manager Louise Williams welcomes

customers to come by for a visit and chat with their knowledgeable staff. Liquor Town opened at Blundell Centre in 2006, and ever since has been serving the neighbourhood with great service and a wide selection of craft beers, wines, coolers and hard liquor. Each month, customers are treated to best-buy deals on products that are below normal government store pricing. Most of Liquor Town’s staff have been at the store for more than Ðve years, with one boasting an impressive knowledge of scotch and beers. The store’s craft beer selection has been growing in step with their popularity. One popular product for the upcoming holiday season is the beer advent calendar, which includes 24 craft beers, each for a day prior to the coming of Christmas. “These have been hot sellers for the last couple of

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years. There’s a different beer every day, and they’re made only for this calendar,” she said. Liquor Town has a massive refrigerated section, offering cold wines, coolers, ciders and craft beers. The Blundell Centre store is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Located at 120-8180 No. 2 Rd., Liquor Town staff can be reached at 604-241-4611.

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If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Alexandra Straub

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a standard CornerStep rear bumper. You’ll also find 13 standard tie-down locations throughout the bed that you can use with available, movable cargo tie-down rings. Furthermore, the 2015 Colorado’s configurations are available in an extended cab model with a 6-foot bed, a crew cab with a 5-foot bed and a crew cab with a 6-foot bed. With the tailgate down, the 6-foot bed allows hauling of 8-foot-long items. Even though both trucks are built on GM’s Global mid-size truck platform, they are targeted at two different buyers. The GMC Canyon has more upscale features and a lavish cabin – something I wouldn’t have said before when it comes to midsize trucks – while the Colorado is more utilitarian in nature. No matter how you slice it, both of these trucks have impressive features. One is its quietness. Whether driving

the four or six-cylinder variants, no rattles, bangs or buzzing were heard. I actually couldn’t believe my ears as to how serene the cabin was. I guess the triple door seals are doing their job and doing it well. The transmission had a smoothness to it and the 8-inch touchscreen featuring Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free are a bonus. If you’re just hauling yourself, or a pair of jet skis around back, the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado can do the job. And they do it very well. Pricing for the Chevrolet Colorado starts at an MSRP of $19,900 for the four-cylinder with the extended cab. The GMC Canyon has a starting MSRP of $20,600 (both exclude a destination charge of $1,695). Visit www.gm.ca for more information Alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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Popular Toyota Camry undergoes major update by Zack Spencer

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models a wireless charging system in the centre cubby but the phone either needs a special sleeve or integrated wireless charging technology. Plus, there is a new screen between the speedo and tachometer for a quick reference of the radio, navigation or phone calls. These are all welcome updates but the major competitor for this car is the Honda Accord and the interior on that car is much more upscale and technologically advanced, with two screens and a higher end feel. Drive Not just happy to make a more appealing looking car, the engineers also went about improving the ride, handling and noise inside the car. The track of the wheels has been widened and the lower end models also get wider wheels for improved feedback but the biggest change is to the steering feel. The Camry is equipped with electric power steering and these systems have been notorious for poor feedback to the driver. This new 2015 Camry is a big step foreword. Straight-line stability has been improved and the car, with a more rigid platform and slightly stiffer springs and shocks, is now sending good feedback to the driver. To highlight this, a stock off-the-showroom 2015 Camry, with regular tires was used at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for hot laps. With a pro NASCAR driver at the wheel, this new sedan easily navigated around the oval at speeds over 200 km/h. No fuss, no problem. Not something anyone in a road-going Camry will experience but a good demonstration. Verdict What haven’t been updated are the engine and transmission choices. The same 178hp 2.5L 4-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic does duty along with an optional 3.5L V6 putting out 268hp. Yes, this is known equipment and these engines have a proven record but with Honda and other providing direct injection engines and new slick transmissions, it might be safe to go with “tried and true” but at some point these engines will require upgrades or replacements. As it stands, this is much more than a regular mid-cycle facelift. The 2015 Camry looks much better, drives with more confidence and has a pleasant interior. With the help of NASCAR, the Camry will remain a North American staple, this time with a lot more style. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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with an incisive analysis the B.C. Food Systems Network had done. The BCFSN, which excels at policy analysis, is a foremost champion of B.C. food security. In the big picture, the survey results didn’t differ much from the BCFSN choices. Since polls show terrific support for the ALR and food security, I would expect the broad results from well-done consultation to be consistent with the BCFSN analysis. The achieved consistency builds confidence in the next phase, implementation, where heeding matters most. The consultation for Bill 24 was mostly ministers chatting with their buddies, and the current related consultation is a sea-change from that. A key factor is the new minister who makes the most of the ALC, all sorts of stakeholders, and ministry talent—resources that were there all along. In Richmond, the seachange from deficient consultation will require a proactive council with the courage to set firm expectations for staff, including valid consultation that builds on the best of local know-how. Have a look at the mazes that illustrate this column. The caption asks a question: Which one best represents the challenge of fixing Richmond consultation? We could make a case for A, B or C, but in the end I chose Maze A, with its relatively direct route. That’s because the ministry’s ALR consultation team has shown how to succeed. Still, it’s a rocky path. A final caution: Be aware that the ministry consultation about ALR regulations only reduces the harm from the ALR bill that prompted it. That ugly monument to nonconsultation should still be scrapped. Jim Wright is president of the Garden City Conservation Society. He blogs at garderncitylands. wordpress.com.

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arts & entertainment First-class honours recital features students The Richmond Branch of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association will hold its first class honours recitals on Sunday, Oct. 19. A variety of audience pleasing selections will be heard. Students achieving high marks in the April and June 2014 Royal Conservatory of Music exams will perform and medals will be presented. The performance begins at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alban’s Anglican Church (7260 St. Albans Rd.). Tickets are $2 per person or $5 per family at the door. For more information, visit www. bcrmta.com or call 604-2689559.

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Art exhibition depicts local landscapes Richmond artist Richard Reiner is showcasing some of his paintings at Richmond Cultural Centre this month. The longtime local resident’s works can be seen in the upper rotunda of the cultural centre. His paintings portray B.C. landscapes, with an emphasis on Richmond scenes such

as Finn Slough. “What is remarkable about Richmond from an artistic point of view is its beautiful scenery,” said Reiner. “The combination of mountain backdrops, river and salt water vistas, colourful fishing boat harbours, farmlands and numerous attractive

parks has not escaped the attention of photographers and artists alike.” Reiner has also exhibited his paintings elsewhere in Richmond this year—at Gateway Theatre and Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Richmond Cultural Centre is located at 7700 Minoru Blvd.

A local dance instructor known to students at J.N. Burnett and H.J. Cambie secondary schools will perform in Vancouver next week. MovEnt with Music on Main is presenting Dances for a Small Stage 31 as part of the 2014 Modulus Festival at the Ukrainian Centre Oct. 23 to 25. The evening will connect

live dance and music, headlined by John Oswald and Holly Small. Choreographer and dancer Stewart Iguidez, who is a dance instructor for the two Richmond high school’s physical education departments, will be choreographing a piece in the first half of the show and will be dancing in the second half of the show. Advance tickets, $20, at small-stage-31.eventbrite. ca. The Ukrainian Centre is located at 154 East 10th Ave. in Vancouver.

Russian singers play River Rock A music team hailing from Russia will play River Rock Show Theatre next Wednesday. The Turetsky Choir and Soprano 10 will be at the casino venue for a show Oct. 22, marking their first appearance in Metro Vancouver. The singers perform under the direction of Maestro Turetsky and claim to be the most successful music team in Russia, promising “an unforgettable brilliant show, a significant cultural event and a real highlight to be seen.” Tickets, starting at $65.75, are available at ticketmaster. ca.

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Producer throws stars for chance at TV fame Geoff and the Ninja seeks to win prime-time pilot from CBC contest by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

eoff is on a desperate search for a roommate, but finds just one possible renter—an all-powerful ninja. This roommate relationship gets off to a rocky start—ninjas aren’t known for polite conversation— but Geoff soon discovers living with a ninja might not be all that bad. This is Geoff and the Ninja, an original TV show concept competing in CBC’s ComedyCoup— a contest that will select five comedy projects to option for development, and give one $500,000 to produce a primetime sitcom pilot. Jeremy Abbott, a Richmond resident who works in video production, is co-creator of the show. It recently made the contest’s first cut, and the characters are proving popular

Jeremy Abbott is taking his next step in the video production industry—as co-creator of a project he hopes will become a prime-time sitcom.

Geoff and the Ninja is an original TV show concept competing in CBC’s ComedyCoup.

online—including Abbot’s Ninja, who isn’t too good at throwing stars in real life. Abbott is collaborating with friends Jonathan Chuby and Daniel Stark. As the now 110 finalists are narrowed down over the next two months, teams will be tasked with creating fresh video content each week. There’s just one problem: Abbott is based in Richmond, his co-creators are in Prince George. That takes planning, coordination and tapping into Abbott’s special effects skills to make it appear the three actors are together, even when

they’re 800 kilometres away. Their last video is a good example. Its final scene features the actors standing together— even though they’re not. “They shot their scene, and I shot mine, and we merged them together,” said Abbott. “This is one of my specialties… I love doing this stuff and making it work.” Abbott and company have made short films for a decade, and the concept of Geoff and the Ninja was actually born years ago. But what was planned as a web series fell victim to a lack of resources, time and experience.

It was given new life after the trio heard about the CBC contest just days before the deadline. After two days of shooting on a shoestring budget, content was edited, special effects were created, and the project was submitted with minutes to spare. “Most if not all of the other top projects around us have teams made up of successful comedians, actors, award winning writers or directors, and we’re just a team of nobodies who love to film.” Abbott said part of the contest’s appeal is that organizers can still reward an eliminated team with a wildcard spot—if the project has since developed into a contender. “You’re technically never really out of it, which is really cool. It shows they understand maybe some people need more time to get momentum going, and they’re really looking for the best show.” Organizers have also pledged to option at least five shows. Said Abbott: “Even if we don’t win, there’s still a really good chance, that if we build this enough, that we can get this made somewhere else.” Watch and support the project—whose upcoming videos could soon boast Richmond locations—at comedycoup. cbc.ca/ninjafyme.

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Kathryn Nickford photo Jacqueline Ko is performing in the Puccini opera Suor Angelica.

version of Suor Angelica. “When I heard that Opera Mariposa was doing Suor Angelica, I immediately knew I wanted to be involved,” says McLeod, a singer, instrumentalist and music teacher. “The music is truly transcendent, and the fact that Opera Mariposa is revisiting the opera in a new way only makes it more exciting. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to explore what Puccini considered his finest score, particularly with a cast of some of the best emerging artists from across North America.”

Suor Angelica features Jacqueline Ko and Sarah Templeton in the title role. Other notable emerging sopranos include Alexa Jarvis, Amy Steggles and Richmond’s Robin Eder-Warren, who will perform an excerpt from the famous opera La bohème in the concert of Italian arias at the beginning of the show. Tickets, $15 to $22, at operamariposa.com or Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. Marpole United Church is located at 1296 West 67th Ave. in Vancouver.

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Please check out www.blanketdrive.ca or www.facebook. com/BlanketDrive for drop-off locations, or call your REALTOR® if you have items that will help keep our community’s needy warm and dry this chilly season. We are collecting new and gently worn blankets, coats, gloves, hats, hoodies, pants, rainjackets, scarves, sleeping bags, socks, sweatshirts (for all shapes and sizes, all ages including babies, kids, men’s and women’s). Slightly imperfect warm blankets will be shared with our local animal shelters to keep our little furry ones comfy too. You could help by purchasing a pack of new socks or underwear from Mark’s Work Warehouse or other local store. If you have time to help sort items, contact your REALTOR®, or give me a call for more details. THANK YOU for your continued support and kindness!

Why does the Appraiser value the property differently from our Assessments?

A: Myth: Assessed value should equate to market value.

There are many reasons that coins may look different than the ones you have. One reason might be that the coins you have, or just bought, may have been cleaned. Improper cleaning of a coin results in a shiny look and they also feel different to the touch. A large concern for many coins sold over the internet is that there are many coins that are forgeries. I mentioned a couple months ago that the new Charlton Coin Catalogue was about to be published. It has now arrived. Every year, for the last 10 years, there has been a section in the back describing varieties and variations of coins. The catalogue started from the 1¢ up to the dollar and all these back issues are fantastic reference books. This year there is something new. Instead of varieties there are 60 pages of Canadian counterfeit coins manufactured in China. Most of these type of coins are being sold on the internet right now. This listing identifies which factory in China is manufacturing these coins and how to tell the counterfeits apart from original coins. I was amazed when I first looked at this book. I knew faking was taking place but not to what extent. Most of the pages have real coins shown and then the counterfeit beside it with a complete explanation on how to tell them apart. For anyone who is buying from anyone but dealers with stores this catalogue is a must. It’s title is the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins 2015 69th Edition. We sell it for $24.95.

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In Canada, Chiropractors have a minimum of 8 years of post – secondary education. Chiropractors complete a 4 year bachelor degree at a university before applying to Chiropractic College for an additional 4 years of education. There are only 2 chiropractic colleges in Canada, one in Toronto, and one in Quebec for French speaking Canadians. Many students attend schools in the United States. The first 2 years of chiropractic education are very similar to medical school. Emphasis is on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, radiology, biochemistry, neurology, embryology, immunology, pathology, microbiology, and nutrition. The last 2 years focus on developing diagnosis skills and learning how to adjust the spine. Chiropractic education focuses greatly on lifestyle education as opposed to focusing on drug treatments. Chiropractic care is a hands- on, natural approach to helping the body restore balance, alignment, movement, posture and nerve flow to the body. You do not need a medical referral to see a Doctor of Chiropractic. Chiropractors are very highly trained specialists in naturally assisting the body to stay well by adjusting the spine. For a complimentary consultation please contact us at 604-284-5099 or please visit us at our website. Dr. Bonnie has been helping people in Richmond for over 15 years.

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Author views life in her fifth decade with a sense of humour

Book Club Shelley Civkin

s my friends and I bemoan our greying

But actually, there is. It comes in the form of a book of essays called I See You Made an Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories From the Edge of 50 by Annabelle Gurwitch. Gurwitch points out that “Maintaining a sense of humor is the final frontier or at least our saving grace as we age,” and who better to guide us through this scary terrain than Gur-

witch herself. As an actress and comedienne, she knows firsthand the feeling of being invisible in a world where nubile young woman with toned bodies rule. She writes “I can only hope to remain visible to people close to my own age and older, while young people are visible to all, as if illuminated by klieg lights.” Covering topics as diverse as assisted suicide, job prospects for older women, physiological changes, the challenges of technology, and antiaging potions, Gurwitch maintains a healthy

sense of humor through it all. As the mother of a teenage son, she also tackles the question of how to relate to your kids when all they want to do is pretend they don’t know you. Stripping away the layers of artifice, she exposes the uninhibited side of life as a woman in her fifth decade. Selfdeprecatingly funny, Gurwitch calls it like she sees it. Examining the meanings of first-, second- , third- and fourthwave feminism, she says: “As I understand it, the first wave gave us the vote, while the

second freed us from our kitchens and bras. Postfeminism promised we could have it all. The third wave made sexy bras safe for grrls as long as we’re wearing them for our own enjoyment, and the fourth wave promises we can blog about it all.” On the topic of body changes (and anyone over 50 knows that this is the scariest frontier of all) Gurwitch says “I’ve heard middle-aged thickness described as a swim floatie, but that sounds too buoyant to me. I liken it to always having a sweater wrapped around

my waist.” Yeah sister, I hear you. The book is delightfully funny and optimistic despite being oh so true, in oh so many ways. I recommend it for any woman in her late 40s or older, not that we need a reminder that we’re approaching our “best before” date. Just remember, age doesn’t matter unless you’re a cheese. Or a single malt Scotch. Other humorous books about aging include I Remember Nothing and I Feel Bad About My Neck, both by Nora Ephron; You Know You’re Middle-

Ask the Experts

First, do not remove the brick facing. This is what the manufacturers expect to be in place when they designed, tested, and approved their inserts. The existing fireplace and chimney must maintain the standards set by the Fire Code ensuring the heat generated by the new insert will be managed safely by the existing fireplace. If you have a rough rock face then speak with a mason about its removal and prepare to replace it with a standard brick in advance of finishing the fireplace. Second, you should be ready to make a decision on the style, size, and model of fireplace insert. Having the manufacturer’s specifications for the insert will give you clearances for combustible and non-combustible materials. Plan to use tile and/or stone material on the face brick immediately around the opening while the specifications will clarify mantel details.

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Marijuana bunkers called waste of best farmland Cities want safeguards but can’t keep pot out of ALR by Jeff Nagel Black Press The province’s decision to allow heavily fortified medical marijuana production factories to be built on top of good agricultural farmland isn’t sitting well with municipal politicians. Several Lower Mainland cities wanted the new commercial pot producers that are being licensed by the federal government to be relegated to industrial land, arguing the high-security buildings would be a better fit there. Instead, the provincial government

decided over the summer they will be allowed to be built on farmland, including in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The main concession from the province is that they’ll be taxed at the industrial property tax rate not at the lower agricultural rate. Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese said one concern now is that cities will end up paying more for police to monitor sleepy agricultural roads for criminals that may be attracted to the new pot ventures. The province has tabled proposed guidelines for local municipalities to regulate the new marijuana producers and has asked for comment on them. Froese said cities are now seeking the strongest possible protections. “We want to deal with things like set-

MediJean has a medical marijuana research facility in Richmond and is seeking a Health Canada licence to produce medical pot commercially.

backs, hedging and air quality,”he said. Richmond Coun. Harold Steves insists it’s senseless to waste “the best farmland in Canada”on highly fortified

bunkers that could have been placed in industrial zones. “This is not soil-based agriculture,” he told Metro Vancouver’s Oct. 10 board

meeting. “It’s not even greenhousetype agriculture like you get in Delta and Richmond. It’s totally enclosed.” Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan argued they will be “twice as bad as greenhouses”and will detract from the co-operative spirit of local agriculture. “If a marijuana operation becomes your next door neighbour, it’s certainly not going to be a very collegial relationship,” Corrigan said. “You’re not going to be borrowing each other’s tractors.” Some cities have sought legal opinions on whether they can ban marijuana producers from ALR land despite the province’s decision, but Froese said he doesn’t believe that would be viable because pot producers would be protected under B.C.’s Right to Farm Act.

Ask the Experts Q: A:

Q: Is hearing loss linked to risk of dementia? A: A study conducted by John Hopkins University showed that a hearing loss for people over 65 years old

Why do some people get cavities and others don’t?

Cavities, also known as dental caries or dental decay, are directly caused by an imbalance in oral bacteria on the teeth. The imbalance happens depending on our specific oral environment and our dietary and hygiene habits. Currently, dental caries is an epidemic in the US despite being largely a preventable disease, according to the CDC (Centre for Disease control and Prevention). It is similar here in Canada: • Nearly 30% of toddlers (2-5 years) have decay in their baby teeth • Half of children 11 years or younger have tooth decay • Over 2/3 of 19 year olds have had decay in their permanent teeth • 16% of children (6-19 years old) and 23% of adults (20-64 years) have untreated dental caries • 85% of all adults will experience dental disease and many will lose teeth There is a new standard of dental care for managing caries risk and preventing dental disease, as set out by the American Dental Association, which is to establish an individual “caries risk assessment” for each patient during dental appointments. This concept was first introduced in 2003 and studies have shown this protocol along with specific early intervention dental products can reduce decay rates up to 74%. Caries is a multi-factorial, multi-bacteria biofilm disease. Streptococcus mutans is the predominant pathogenic strain involved. Besides being a cavity causing bacteria it has been found to invade heart tissues and is a marker for potential cardiac diseases along with other bacteria species. All of us have our own oral bacteria profile and guidance from trained dental professionals is absolutely critical to our oral and overall health. Everyone with teeth is at some level of risk for the infection that causes dental decay. People can reduce their risk by choosing to change certain lifestyle (and diet) habits, change their dental home care habits and products they use and regularly visit their dental professional to monitor their progress. In the next article we will discuss how you can do this and the rationale for the protocols involved.

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myths for people and companies? I could write a book on this one as there are literally hundreds. A short list: “It won’t happen to me.” “But I have a Mac!” “I trust my anti-virus software.” “But I have a firewall!” “I only open e-mail from people I know.” “I’m sure criminals don’t know or care about us.” “I only surf the net.” “My smart phone can’t harm anything.” “People actually read and care about company policies.” “I can trust my home network.” “So what if hackers take over my computer, what can they do?” “My insurance covers this.” “It’s okay to use the same password.” “It’s okay to store my passwords on my computer.” “Memory sticks are harmless.” “It’s a popular website so it must be safe.” “It’s just a link in my e-mail so it must be safe.” And the big one; My privacy is safe using my personal computer at work.” The current cyber-crime issues out there are very serious. It’s not a battle we’re winning largely because there are currently way too many people who believe in these myths. Real security means understanding the real risks and knowing enough to do the right things. Please educate yourself.

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An inspection usually takes 4 to 5 hours depending on the size and complexity, and the formal written report is received within 24 hours. You are encouraged to attend. I will walk through the dwelling with you and point out any visible problems. I will look for signs that there may be areas of concerns regarding the potential purchase and suggest any areas that should be looked into further. The report typically covers; • The Roof • The Exterior • The Structure • The Insulation and Ventilation • The Plumbing • The Electrical System • The Interior • The Heating and Cooling System The inspection does not cover cosmetic issues. I am looking for the functional issues regarding the home. After the inspection, you will receive a written narrative report detailing potential problems that have been found. I am there to report on the facts about the home’s condition. In the end, it is your decision whether or not to buy. Having an inspection performed can alert you to any repairs that you may have to deal with as well as assist you in including these repairs in your negotiations.

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even small amounts of which can result in illness. Avoid the use of aerosol sprays or other chemicals around the bird. Other pets can also be potentially harmful to birds, who cannot defend themselves against cats, dogs and even ferrets. Something seemingly innocent, such as a source of open water, also can be dangerous. Birds easily can drown in water bowls, buckets or open toilets. In addition, any hot surface can be threatening to active birds, as fireplaces, boiling water, hot light bulbs, radiators, and candles can cause serious burns. Birds that are allowed free run of the house should be carefully monitored, and every effort should be made to remove potential hazards from the home. Keep doors closed so that the bird cannot

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Wild birds are accustomed to many hours of sunlight, and indoor birds may not be privy to such conditions. Bird owners should provide a full-spectrum of light, including UVA and UVB light, to caged birds for 15 to 40 minutes per day, up to three days a week. Exposure to UVA is important for the bird' vision, while UVB rays aid in the production of vitamin D. Too much UV exposure can be harmful, so exercise caution. Adjusting exposure to light can help birds develop healthy sleep-wake cycles that mimic their behaviors in nature. When the weather is warm, bird cages can be rolled outdoors or birds with properly clipped wings can be given outdoor exercise. Temperature: Birds easily get cold and cannot sufficiently warm themselves, so keep bird cages located in a room with a stable temperature and away from drafts. Do not locate cages close to windows or in the bathroom where temperatures can fluctuate. Kitchen: When heated, nonstick pans may produce fumes that can be toxic to birds. Coffee pots and toasters also can give off fumes, especially when they are new, so keep birds away from these appliances. Birds also have a much lower tolerance to the toxins in cigarette smoke, so avoid smoking near a bird after a meal. Pet birds are seemingly an easy pet to have, and one that requires much less work than a dog or cat. However, birds have unique needs, and they require specialized care not everyone is capable of providing.

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Giving back in Panthers’ makeup participate in a blood drive at Steveston Community Centre on Nov. 29. In December, the Senior Spartans will be volunteering at local food

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Sports Editor Panther cheer teams are renowned for setting a high standard in athletic competition. Now, members of the Richmond-based club are stepping up in the greater community, too. Panther Cheer Athletics is launching a new campaign to give back. As the club enters its 11th season, each of its seven competitive teams will be hosting a philanthropic event or drive at various points during the season. “The goal is to give athletes, parents, families and friends of the club an opportunity to showcase their love and appreciation for the community,” says Stephanie Kennedy, co-owner of the club with Dawn Silver. The campaign begins this weekend, with the Panthers’ premier team—the senior Immortals—participating in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s annual fundraiser, Light the Night, this Saturday (Oct. 18) at Lumberman’s Arch at Stanley Park. The program kicks off at 4 p.m. Light the Night is held annually to help raise funds and awareness for blood-related cancers. It is a campaign particularly close to Panther Cheer Athletics, as two members of the club— co-owner Silver and athlete Shaelyn Martin—are both leukemia survivors.

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“We truly believe that our primary purpose at Panther Cheer is to nurture and develop amazing young people and we do this through many ways,” Kennedy says. “This year, we wanted to take our previous involvement with Light The Night Walk and really practice what we preach by giving our teams the opportunity to truly take on a leadership role and give back in a meaningful way. We decided to take this walk and have one of our teams really get behind it, fundraise for it and participate. They have done an amazing job, with the team meeting surpassing its goal of $3,000 (about $100 per athlete and coach) having raised over $4,685. The club is asking the public to also consider sponsoring a member of the team with a donation at www.LightTheNight.ca. The Panther Cheer Athletics’ coaching staff also plans to have each team take on a cause for the

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‘Longest game’ celebrates female hockey Richmond Ravens, Surrey Falcons join forces in continuous national game by Don Fennell Sports Editor

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Don Fennell photo Kate Reilly (above) and her Richmond Ravens Bantam AAA teammates joined forces with Surrey Falcons to participate in the B.C. porition of Hockey Canada’s “longest game” Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Richmond Ravens and Surrey Falcons celebrated female hockey in a unique way Saturday—mixing up their teams for the “longest game.” One of Hockey Canada’s initiatives as part of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s third annual World Girls Hockey Weekend, the longest game is a continuous game played in one-hour increments across the country. The Bantam AAA Ravens applied for and were granted the opportunity to host a segment of the game which began in the morning in Stephenville, Nfld. and finished up Saturday evening in Whitehorse, Yukon. The Ravens and Falcons played the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. portion at the Richmond Olympic Oval, followed immediately by the next segment in Prince George. Four continuous

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games ranging from Atom to Midget were played in all provinces across the country. Ravens’ head coach Tony Lindsay, who is also director of hockey development for the local girls’ hockey association, has long been an advocate of the female game and instrumental in contributing to its rapid growth. He was delighted the Ravens were selected to participate in the special game with the Falcons. “This is a great opportunity for the Ravens and Falcons (the top two teams in the province) to play with each other in a friendly, sportsmanship environment,” Lindsay said. “Both teams have so much respect for each other and we enjoy a very competitive and healthy rivalry, that both myself and the Falcons’ head coach Don Murray thought this would be a terrific opportunity to mix up the teams for one

game.” Wanting to provide an opportunity for more of the Ravens in other age groups to participate in the event, a skills demonstration session for Tyke and Novice players was also held at the oval prior to the longest game, Lindsay said. “This session included players from some of our older teams out on the ice assisting the younger girls, and showcased the amazing skills of our younger players. We are very fortunate to have the largest group of Tyke and Novice players in the province, and these girls have all improved tremendously since the beginning of the season,” he said. Lindsay said all attendees had a unique opportunity to observe a full development cycle for female players, from beginners and new skaters to some of the most talented female players in the province.

ViaSport and Fortius partner to enhance training ViaSport is partnering with Fortius Sport & Health to enhance coach training and athlete development initiatives in B.C. Leading the delivery of the National Coaching Certification Program, ViaSport will ensure coaches have access to training for grassroots to high performance sport. In collaboration with Fortius Sport and Health, coaches will have increased access to NCCP training and general sport education workshops at Fortius’. “It’s our goal to increase the number of qualified coaches in B.C. and we look forward to working with Fortius Sport and

Health to achieve this target,” says Eric Sinker, coaching and leadership manager at ViaSport. “Increased training opportunities for our coaches ultimately leads to greater support and success for our athletes at all levels of competition.” ViaSport’s production team will also work with Fortius to broadcast and share a number of their resources and toolkits promoting athlete health, training and sport medicine best practices. The first of these resources, a community concussion education evening, was recorded live at Fortius Centre and is now available on the ViaSport YouTube page.

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Quality and value at Morningstar’s Robertson Heights By Kerry Vital

Maple Ridge has welcomed Morningstar Homes with open arms, already making its newest single-family home project, Robertson Heights, a huge success after just a few weeks. “We recognized that today’s single-family home buyer is looking not only for quality and value, but innovation as well,” says Deborah Calahan, vice-president of sales and marketing for Morningstar. “We’ve taken the time to do our homework,

researching ideas that are fresh and new and re-creating them in a home where affordability is key.” Ranging from 2,625 to 3,072 square feet including unfinished basements, the three- and four-bedroom homes include some pretty amazing features. Among them are vaulted ceilings, window seats and the gourmet kitchens that Morningstar is known for. “We always strive to offer our purchasers the best,” says Calahan. “In a market where many people consider single-

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family home ownership out of reach, we’ve pleasantly surprised potential purchasers by providing not only an affordable home but one that is truly innovative with the bells and whistles you’d expect to see in a much larger home.” Morningstar held their grand opening of Robertson Heights in late September, and sold 21 homes in the first two weeks, making the neighbourhood one of the most successful yet. Calahan points out that the six furnished show homes give potential buyers the ability to look at all of their options before making the final decision on which home to buy. Robertson Heights is Morningstar’s second project in Maple Ridge. The first, The Summit at Grant Hill, is already over 50 per cent sold out after opening just two months ago. Homes at Robertson Heights start at $449,900 including GST. For more information, visit www.mstarhomes.com, call 604-380-4708 or stop by the sales office at 10455 Robertson Street, Maple Ridge, open daily except Friday between noon and 6 p.m.

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Homes without compromise at Harrison Highlands By Kerry Vital

At Odessa Group’s Harrison Highlands, buyers won’t have to compromise on what they’re looking for in a new home. “This is a place where people can live where they play,” says Heath Stone, managing partner at Odessa Group. “There is definitely a demand for these homes.” Harrison Highlands is just minutes from Harrison Lake, Mission, Agassiz and the Hemlock Valley Ski Resort, as well as several other opportunities for leisure and recreation. “Sandpiper Golf Club and salmon and

sturgeon fishing are only two minutes away!” says Stone. Harrison Highlands recently celebrated its grand opening weekend, and the response was tremendous. “This is the type of project that people have been waiting for,” Stone says. There are two distinct communities at Harrison Highlands: Woodside and Briarwood. The exclusive Briarwood homes are located in a gated area, though the home types are the same for both communities within the larger community of Harrison Highlands. There are a variety of available

floorplans, including ranchers, one-and-ahalf storey plans and two-storey homes, with two to four bedrooms. The master-on-main floorplans have been particularly popular, Stone says. Two-thirds of the homes at Harrison Highlands will include this feature. The Craftsman architecture offers excellent curb appeal, while the expansive interiors feature nine-foot vaulted ceilings and large windows to allow the natural light to flood the home. European-made high-quality laminate flooring is featured throughout the main level, while gourmet-quality kitchens include maple cabinetry and elegant countertops (quartz in the Briarwood homes and laminate in the Woodside homes). The ensuite bathrooms in the master suite include dual sinks for added convenience, a relaxing soaker tub and a separate shower with tile surround and a frameless glass door. Homes

at Woodside include heated floors in the ensuite, while the Briarwood homes have infloor heat in the master bedroom as well. The community includes homes with parking for recreational vehicles, landscaped parks and natural trails with amazing river and mountain views. “There’s always something to see here,” Stone says. “Just check out our views!” Future plans at Harrison Highlands include a neighbourhood commercial area for potential grocery stores, restaurants and other retail spaces. “This is a fantastic place to raise a family,” Stone says. Homes at Harrison Highlands start at $379,000, including GST. For more information, visit www.harrisonhighlands. ca or call toll-free 1-888-OUR-VIEW (6878439). The presentation centre is open Friday to Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. at 1524 Woodside Boulevard in Kent.

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The inaugural South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League all-star game will be played in Richmond. Thirty players will be selected to participate in the inaugural contest set for Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Ice Centre. Meanwhile, the host Richmond Devils sport a 1-1-1 record in league play this season. The team is coming off a 2-0 victory over the B.C. Thunder last weekend in New Westminster. The same two teams are set to square off this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Richmond Devils will be looking for a pair of victories this weekend at Queens Park Arena. when they face the Thunder in New Westminster and Titans in Langley.

by Don Fennell Sports Editor On his way to Canberra to train with friends down under, Evan Dunfee decided to stop in China to partake in a racewalk tour. It was a wise choice by the Richmond athlete. Dunfee finished third overall in the individual standings, and was part of a team that included veteran New Zealand and international race walker Quentin Rew, who competed in a racewalk event earlier this summer in Richmond. Dunfee’s results were better than many world and Olympic medallists also participating in the four days of races held in Taihu, near Shanghai. The races were 10, 11.7, 12 and 15.7 kilometres in distance. The results will provide him with a few more entitlements going forward, and will make it easier to map out his schedule during the next few years.

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Don Fennell photo Evan Dunfee finished third overall in a racewalk tour held in Taihu, China this week.

In February, Tiny Troopers will be hosting a book drive, to help provide access to literature that is so necessary in the formative years of childhood. In March, the Youth Musketeers will be hosting a food drive, as March is typically a month when food banks are stretched to their limits. And in April, the Youth Jedis will be volunteering at local seniors homes, helping to provide companionship for the elderly in the community. “We are very excited about this initiative,”

Kennedy says. “Children learn at school about social responsibility, acts of kindness and making a difference in the world, but often they don’t quite know how to do this. This is our opportunity at Panther Cheer to give our athletes a clear action plan and opportunity to do just that. We truly believe this will compliment all that we currently do around kids and developing their compassion, empathy, respect and kindness and we are excited to show them how it can be fun and rewarding.”

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Rose City becomes Gold City for fencers Dynamo team, featuring former nationals, tops North American Cup in Portland by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Rose City has become the Gold City for four Canadian fencers. Three former national team athletes—including Dynamo Fencing Club manager, coach and mentor Igor Gantsevich—joined forces with emerging Canadian talent Dylan French to win the senior men’s epee team event Monday at the North American Cup competition in Portland. But lest anyone think it signals a comeback for Gantsevich, 2004 Olympic champion Eric Boisse or Canada’s first world fencing champion Laurie Shong, well, think again. “In the beginning, during warm-up, I felt happy and excited,” said Gantsevich. “People were coming up to me non-stop asking if I was back for good. However, when the first match started I got this bolt of pressure and couldn’t move. It was by far the worst match of the day and the only one I lost. The chance of coming back for real is zero. My wrist still causes me pain, but I (entered) this competition to have an opportunity to be on the same team with two very close friends and my student. If my wrist would be 100 per cent I would consider a comeback, but at this moment I cannot even think about competitive fencing.” But one thing Gantsevich, the former Canadian champion and Pan-American Games medallist, wouldn’t back down on was his insistence on completing the matches at the North American

Cup. “Once I came off the piste after the loss my dad (Dynamo founder and head instructor Viktor) said; ‘Igor, are you sure you’re going to be OK to fence the entire day? We are pulling you.’ “No way,” Igor shouted. “I am fencing and I am back. After that moment I felt like I was back to where I was five years ago. I was confident and able to move like I never stopped. The thought of being a North American champion again feels absolutely amazing. Having people calling me and congratulating me again not for coaching, but as an athlete, is also special. It is also an awesome feeling to know that I can still fence at a fairly high level.” Gantsevich said being able to fence with his mentors was also an “amazing” opportunity for French, who is himself a world medallist at the youth level. “This is an experience I don’t think Dylan will forget. It was a special feeling to fence with a team he didn’t feel like the star, or need to do everything,” Gantsevich said. “We carried each other, and he was able to see the way to act as a professional, high-level fencer, and how senior athletes manage themselves.” Dynamo’s success at the North American Cup didn’t end with the senior men’s epee team. The women’s epee team of Kay Sze, Emma von Dadelszen, Christina Wang and Kali Sayers combined to earn silver medals, while Matson Lalor topped the field in the Division 2 men’s epee competition.

Dynamo Fencing Club manager Igor Gantsevich (middle) and promising youth fencer Dylan French (right) joined forces with former national team stars Laurie Shong and Eric Boisse to win the men’s epee title at the North American Cup Monday in Portland.

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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889

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

Only those of interest will be contacted.

• 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

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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

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FARM labourers required for East Richmond Nurseries 18431 Westminster Hwy. Job Description harvest, plant, prune, weed, and space plants. Will be working outdoors. Wage $10.33/hr. Email: labour@erniplants.com Fax: 604244-2924 No Drop Ins

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GREENHOUSE WORKER Windset Farms - 3660 41B St. Ladner BC V4K 3N2 F/T Contract, 54hrs./week includes weekends. Duties: Picking, Pruning, De-leafing. Start Date: January 5th, 2014 $10.33/hr. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Fax Resume: 604.952.2763 E-mail Resume: recruitment@windset.com FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

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Enthusiastic, personable sales person required for our Richmond Store. Retail exp. helpful. Please bring resume to, Vancouver Lighting, 12595 Bridgeport Rd. or call Joanne 604-270-4641 for an appointment.

CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD

PART-TIME

Production Workers

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr

Black Press, Canada’s Largest independently owned newspaper group, is currently looking for part-time production workers to work at our Delta - Vantage Way 24/7 production facilities.

Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

The applicant must be available to work afternoon and graveyard shifts (Monday to Friday) as well as be able to work on a weekly schedule with short notice. If you are interested in this position, please e-mail your resume referencing “Production Worker” in the subject line to: jobs.vantageway@gmail.com

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City lawyer Kevin Westell argued before Judge Dennis Schmidt that the court didn’t have the power to grant an interim release of the dogs before a scheduled hearing on April 10 at Richmond provincial court. Fearing for the welfare of their pets, after learning they hadn’t been walked in months and had ballooned in weight, owner Nav Nijjer and his mother e Prabj abjot ot Nijjer sought to have the the court intervene and d release rele l ase se the d g p dogs prio i r to t the th court h hearing. i g B iitt wa But wasn’t wasn sn t all bad news for the Nijjer Nijjer

for a few hours each day, according to lawyer Joe Peschisolido, whose firm fi has been hired by the family after the City of Richmond applied to have the dogs destroyed. The Richmond Review revealed two weeks ago that volunteers and staff ff at the Richmond Animal Protection Society were barred from walking the seized dogs, which have been labelled as danger g ous by th t e city. city A society i ty policyy had prohibi p hibited d anyon y e from wa walki lking dangerous dogs, dangerous d whi wh hich h under d normal circum circumstances t would would ld have been seized for a maximaxi

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The Agassiz Harrison Observer, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an immediate opening for an editor/reporter. Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Agassiz Harrison Observer. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment. This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are an asset. The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.). Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

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VANCOUVER BASED Class 1 Owner Operators & Company Drivers for California/Alberta runs. Dispatched home every two weeks. For inquiries please contact George Costello

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The Agassiz Harrison Observer is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, 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: Carly Ferguson publisher@ahobserver.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Thursday, October 30, 2014. Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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TOUR MANAGER Needed For Asia Market

Responsible for creating and developing ADS Groups from China and Japan. Prepare and design marketing materials for both inbound and Outbound tours and related bus operations. Work with local and overseas partners to ensure the consistent of high quality of customer services. Requirements

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The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofﬁce@lemare.ca

Main Duties

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• Prior bindery experience is preferred but not required • Motivated self-starter willing to work in a fast-paced environment performing repetitive tasks • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and stand for extended period of time • Ability to work cooperatively in a diverse, team-based environment • Demonstrate on-the-job reliability and dependability • Excellent communication skills and detail oriented • Completion of high-school • Must have your own transportation

HELP WANTED

Our group of Companies Winners Express Charter Coach Ltd. And Winners Vacation Inc. in B.C. is seeking experienced personnel to generate business in our Travel Department and Tour Bus operations.

This position is an entry-level, general labour position that involves the physical handling of newspapers and related advertising supplements. Requirements:

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Must have at least 5 years of experience in Asia Markets and willing to travel overseas. Knowledge of ADS inbound groups and possession of China Tour Guide license is an advantage. Understand the Asian culture and ability to write and speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and English. Annual Salary $45,000 plus fringe benefits. Interested applicants please submit a detailed resume outlining the qualifications and expected salary to FAX: 604-271-7890

Classiﬁed Advertising: What a bright idea!

Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a fulltime experienced sales person.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. A car and valid driver's license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Monday October 21, 2014 to: Rita Walters, Publisher Peace Arch News, #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to publisher@peacearchnews.com

No phone calls please.

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Come join the team!! Acciona Facility Services is looking for NIGHT SHIFT Supervisors and Cleaners for a food processing plant in Richmond BC.

SUPERVISOR

The Supervisor co-ordinates and supports all relevant acƟviƟes of the technical cleaning team and ensures professional ,specialized cleaning for a vegetable processing plant. This posiƟon provides: daily supervision of staī to ensure compliance with all protocols, procedures and relevant laws and regulaƟons; performs quality audits; worker recruitment; and various required reports.

QualiĮcaƟons:

Working knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis CriƟcal Control Point) and QMP (Quality Management Program) as an asset. Experience with WHMIS. User computer skills, including the ability to prepare documents using MicrosoŌ Oĸce Suite applicaƟons (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and proĮciency in learning industry soŌware. Minimum of compleƟon of Grade 12 or an equivalent combinaƟon of educaƟon, training and experience. Minimum 2 years as a team leader/supervisor’s experience or leadership experience. Experience in technical cleaning on food processing plant. First Aid CerƟĮcate – OccupaƟonal First Aid Level 1 minimum.

CLEANER

The cleaner provides professional specialized cleaning for a vegetable processing plant. This posiƟon reports to Acciona Supervisor and the duƟes include assembly and disassembly of producƟon equipment and provides a thorough sanitaƟon of processing machinery and areas

QualiĮcaƟons:

Must display a strong work ethic and iniƟaƟve, and strive for quality work. Ability to maintain good working relaƟonship with supervisors, peer, subordinate staī and clients. Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and supplies. Physically capable of performing the duƟes. Must be physically and mentally prepared to work graveyard shiŌs. CommiƩed to aƩend work regularly and consistently. EīecƟve oral and wriƩen communicaƟon skills in the English language.

Acciona oīers:

CompeƟƟve Wages; Extended Health and BeneĮts Program; Career Growth OpportuniƟes. We are currently accepƟng resumes by email. If you are interested or if you have quesƟons, please contact:

Tanya Bellagente Phone: 604-622-6544 or Email: afshr@acciona.ca For more informaƟon about Acciona, go to www.accionafs.com

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• Aeration / Power Raking

• Pressure Washing

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Home Service Guide

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As an acupuncturist, your duty is to treat our patients with the method of acupuncture while being able to explain their symptoms to them.

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

Excavators, Backhoes, Bobcats & Dump Trucks for hire

The Delta Hospice Society is hiring casual LPNs, RNs, Care Aides and Housekeeping staff.

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

Experience in palliative care required. For more information, position descriptions and application expectations visit www.deltahospice.org and click on ‘Join our Team’.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

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

RENTALS

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

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LANDSCAPING

ARBORSCAPE Tree and Garden Service provides pruning, removals, storm clean-up, planting, hedge trimming, and preventative tree care. I have a B. Sc. From UBC Forestry and am an ISA Certified Arborist. Call Johann for a free estimate today at 778-235-0343.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

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

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

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $675. 1-604-794-5844

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

Running this ad for 10yrs

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

2012 JOHN DEERE 410K BACKHOE. Only 742 hrs a/c, 4 in 1 bucket, extend a hoe, aux hydraulic on boom, quick change bucket, 24” dig bucket (new), new front tires, good back tires, inside cab as new, all serviced and ready for work, mint condition. Financing Available www.andonsales.com. Contact for Price, 604-619-9244

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

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

USED SCOOTERS in Great Cond.

Mostly SHOPRIDER. All Sizes. Comfort Plus Mobility 20412 Fraser Hwy, Langley Phone: 604-539-8200

RICHMOND PAINTERS Insured/WCB/Free Estimates Ronaldo, 778-881-6478

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

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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PETS

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All Persons having claims against the estate of Edward Austin CANDY, late of the City of Kingston in the County of Frontenac, who died on or about the 23rd day of August, 2014, are hereby notified to send particulars of the same to the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the 1st DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2014; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

ROYAL TRUST CORPORATION OF CANADA Joan Irene BISAILLON and Wendy Marilyn FOX Estate Trustees, by their Solicitor,

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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.

Notice to Creditors and Others

Dated at Kingston this 24th day of September, 2014

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 BED + DEN, 1120SQF. N/S n/p, lam. floors, granite entrance, new kitchen apl, outside pool. 8700 Ackroyd Rd, walk to Skytrain, Price Smart, Lansdowne Mall. $1500 long term. Avail. Immediately, 604-2140227

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Joe 604-250-5481

WE BUY HOMES BC

(Surrey Terminal)

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

1 BDRM, huge patio. 720 Sq ft. Gilbert/Granville. 4 appliances. No pets. Avbl immed. $950 includes Hydro. Call 604-649-8909

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TOPSOIL & GRAVEL

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

Send resumes with philosophy of palliative care to: catherine@deltahsopice.org. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION FULLY FURN BDMR avail immed, $500/mo. Working female or student. Free wifi. 604-270-6689

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RICHMOND, # 5/Westminster Hwy 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, lndry incl. Newly painted. N/P. Nov 1. (604)279-0754

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On August 5, 2014, at No. 1 Road and Steveston Highway, Richmond, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Richmond RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $3,905 CAD, two Blackberry Curves and an iPhone, all on or about 22:54 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2326, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will

be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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At the recent Building Pathways for Hope fundraiser, Pathways Clubhouse announced the launch of its 14:1 Building Campaign. Appropriately during Mental Illness Awareness Week, Richmond proved itself as a caring, compassionate community helping donations reach $190,000 toward an ultimate goal of $2.3 million.

Una Mulhall (left), employment and volunteer program manager at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Richmond branch, is presented with a $4,000 cheque by Marg Picard, chair of the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee. The money will be used to fund an outreach project to support high school-aged youth living with mental illness. Other organizations that received grants included the Richmond Food Security Society, the Richmond Chinese Community Society, and The Sharing Farm.

Sunrise Soya Foods CEO, Peter Joe, presents a cheque to Sue Taylor, regional director of the B.C. and Yukon division of the Canadian Diabetes Association, following a golf tournament at Quilchena Golf and Country Club. The money will support camps for children and youth living with type 1 diabetes.

CONVERSATIONS WITH MY MOTHER By Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly Directed by Katrina Dunn

OCTOBER 9–25, 2014 • MainStage

When your dead mom won’t give up her ghost.

Box Ofﬁce 604.270.1812 www.gatewaytheatre.com

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