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IKEA deal ends 17-month dispute Workers to return to the job on Nov. 3, with store to fully reopen in December

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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter There were mixed emotions Wednesday afternoon among IKEA workers who had been picketing outside the yellow-andblue megastore for nearly 18 months, through rain, sleet and snow, illness, deaths in the family and even the birth of a baby. They’d just received news not from IKEA, not from their union, but from a reporter that a 10-year deal had been struck, thanks to the intervention of Vince Ready who used his binding recommendation powers to end the lengthy dispute. IKEA spokesperson Madeleine Lowenborg-Frick issued a press release at 2:33 p.m., declaring: “IKEA Richmond Strike Resolved.” But at 2:50 p.m., dozens of workers were still pacing about in front of the Sweden Way store, with a table set up with snacks and other provisions, and picket signs were tucked away. They knew this was going to be the last day of their picketing, with Vince Ready expected to deliver his decision, and their picket line to come down at the end of the work day.

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Martin van den Hemel photo After 17 months off the job, unionized IKEA workers are about to go back to work.

But the precise terms of the deal remained unknown, which caused many to grumble about why the general public was being told about the deal before all of them were. Where was the respect? Others said they expected there was going to be a “cancerous” or “toxic” work environment when they returned to work. One asked: “How about a severance package?” Some questioned why they weren’t being allowed to return to work until Nov. 3, and accused IKEA of dragging things

out and trying to make the union workers suffer a little longer. But from 20-year employee Dorothy Tompkins, she’d do it all again. “I’m proud that we took a stand and stayed strong,” she said, moments after being shown the press release. “It’s been really tough. I’d still do it again.” Tompkins was part of the bargaining committee but still had no insight on what Ready had ordered. Will time heal these wounds? “No, money will,” said one worker, with Tompkins

adding: “...and values.” In the press release, IKEA stated: “The company has reached a 10-year agreement with Teamsters Union Local 213, through binding recommendations issued by mediator Vincent Ready,” Lowenborg-Brick said in the release. Ready ruled that all employees who crossed the picket line to perform their own duties shall remained employed at IKEA Richmond, it states The accepted offer was highlighted by “generous wages and benefits”, including annual increases

for all employees and a new health care spending account, according to Lowenborg-Frick. The agreement also “secures the long-term success of the store,” she wrote. “It is now the company’s intention to focus on the future and invest heavily in ensuring that we are ready to meet our customers in the best way possible. The IKEA Richmond store will remain open to our customers on reduced hours until mid December when the store will return to full operations.” See Page 5

Polygon will have to sharpen its pencils and be prepared to make major changes to their initial proposal for the redevelopment of the former home of Steveston Secondary School. Members of the city’s planning committee got their first peek at the plans on Tuesday, but ultimately referred it back to staff in order for changes to be made. Coun. Bill McNulty, chair of the planning committee, said he believes more public consultation needs to be done with residents living nearby. The proposal calls for affordable housing units to be built all in one area of the 133-unit complex, but McNulty said he doesn’t like the idea of creating a residential complex that’s “us versus them.” He also wants Polygon to foot the entire bill for improved road access to the residential complex. Polygon is proposing to rezone 7.8 acres on the 13-acre site, donating the balance to the city. In its bid for more square footage of residential space, Polygon is pitching about $7 million in improvements, including a childcare facility and the affordable townhouse units. But McNulty said it appears the childcare centre has been placed directly adjacent to the proposed rental townhomes, as though people living in those units are the only ones who might use the facility. McNulty would also like the proposed greenway, which stretches about a half acre, and runs down the middle of the development site, become the property of the City of Richmond. See Page 5

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Artificial turf raising real concerns Synthetic black granules are made of recycled tires, contain carcinogens by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

n less than six weeks, a new artificial turf field at Minoru Park is scheduled to open, including two soccer pitches and a baseball diamond. But before that multi-million dollar project is completed, city staff and local politicians will be taking a hard second look at whether that field is as safe as can be for the general public. An NBC News investigation earlier this month cast the spotlight on the synthetic black granules local soccer parents know all too well, which serve as the base of the synthetic grass blades. From Hugh Boyd’s massive artificial turf field, to the ones at King George Park and Richmond Secondary School, the city has invested heavily in the all-weather fields which reduce annual maintenance costs since there’s no need to mow and water them, and can be used nearly 12 months of the year, save for when it snows or during freezing temperatures. Those rubber beads from these artificial turf fields end up virtually everywhere, carried inside soccer socks, shoes and uniforms from local soccer pitches into cars and minivans and eventually transported home. The granules do the job normally done by soil, propping up plastic grass blades and helping to absorb impacts and falls. Made from recycled vehicle tires, the granules contain known carcinogens, such as arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzene as well as mercury. The issue came to light after the associate head coach of the University of Washington’s women’s soccer team, Amy Griffin, came forward with concerns earlier this year when two players from her squad came down with rare cancers. She told NBC News that while bringing one of her players for chemotherapy treatment, the nurse greeted them by saying, “Don’t tell me you guys are goalkeepers. That is so crazy, you’re like the fourth goalkeeper I’ve hooked up this week.” According to NBC News, Griffin has compiled a list of 38 soccer players with cancer, 34 of which are goalkeepers, who play a position that more frequently—compared to other positions—puts them in contact with the rubber beads as they dive and slide to make saves and tackles. The granules often come in contact with their skin, sometimes their mouth. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie told The Review Monday that he’s asked staff to look at the issue. All the reports that city staff have received, and the word from the manufacturer, is that the products are safe and well-tested, Brodie said. But given the fact that the new field at Minoru will be used for many years by many people, Brodie said he wants to make sure it’s done right, and with the right products. “Do it once, do it right,” he said. According to Martin Wright, from Astroturf Canada, there’s no scientific evidence linking crumb rubber to negative health effects. Wright said the three new fields at Minoru Park will have 500,000 pounds of crumb rubber placed on it in the coming weeks. “If we thought there was a safety factor, we wouldn’t be selling it. We certainly don’t want a world-class player injured on our

Martin van den Hemel photo An investigation by NBC News into the black rubber granules commonly used on artificial turf fields (known as crumb rubber) has raised some concerns about their safety. Comprising recycled rubber tires, the infill contains known carcinogens including arsenic, cadmium, nickel and benzene as well as mercury.

field,” he said, noting there are thousands of artificial turf fields around the world. When told about Nike Grind, an alternative to crumb rubber that is made from recycled running shoe soles and is held to higher health standards since it comes into regular contact with the human body, Mayor Brodie said staff will look at whether that is a feasable solution. Michael Brauer, professor of the University of B.C.’s school of population and public health, said there are many examples of consumers goods being introduced and then afterward are found to be hazardous. But he cautioned against the public reacting hastily. He said there are also examples where the substitutes are later found to be just as bad, or worse. Opting to rip out an existing artificial turf field, and replacing it with something that’s currently viewed as safer can lead to other negative environmental consequences, such as exposing a neighbourhood to dust during that replacement process. But taking the precautionary principal for a future field, such as at Minoru Park which is still weeks away from completion, may be a reasonable thing to do, he said, since it eliminates known carcinogens from the equation. That’s an important consideration, with tens or hundreds of thousands of children figuring to use the field over its lifetime, he said. Brauer said most studies of crumb rubber have found that while it contains hazardous substances, the risk of exposure is not of concern. Some of the concerns that have been raised include that artificial turf fields will off-gas at high temperatures, but with B.C.’s mild climate, that’s not really a worry, Brauer said.

The other concern with crumb rubber is not so much skin contact, but with ingesting and inhaling tiny dust particles of crumb rubber. And while there’s no proof that crumb rubber is hazardous, Brauer agreed that absence of proof doesn’t mean proof of absence. And he noted that even if it affects all people in a minor way, for argument’s sake, the total impact to society could be huge. Coun. Bill McNulty said he would like the city to take a precautionary approach, erring on the safe side. “When you get something like this, you have to investigate it for what it is. I think it’s an important issue to look at.” Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt said she’s also like staff to take a close look. One high school in Washington State put the brakes on its artificial turf field construction, opting against the use of crumb rubber, electing instead to use Nike Grind, which according to the NBC News report cost it only about $20,000 more. But a source familiar with the industry said the real cost to make the swap would be higher for Minoru, with the American-toCanadian dollar exchange rate also playing a factor as Nike Grind is produced in the United States. Crumb rubber, delivered, costs about 25 cents US per pound. The Nike Grind alternative costs about 60 cents US per pound. But at Minoru, the crumb rubber

“If we thought there was a safety factor, we wouldn’t be selling it.” — Martin Wright

has already been delivered, some 250 2,000-pound bags, and it might cost $12,000 to ship it back to the producer, a firm at Annacis Island named Western Rubber Products Ltd. If enough Nike Grind is available, 500,000 pounds of it would cost $300,000, including shipping, but the city would be reimbursed the price of the returned crumb rubber, which initially cost $125,000. That’s roughly a $175,000 price difference, or about $190,000 including returning the crumb rubber. But the source suggested that the City of Richmond could opt to bring in a top layer of Nike Grind, perhaps just the top half inch, which would substantially reduce the costs associated with making the swap. Nathan Harris, founder of Sustainable Performance Solutions, said his product, Sole Revolution with Nike Grind, is an alternative to crumb rubber and meets strict international standards, and has very tight tolerances against heavy metal content—including lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and copper—as well as other restricted chemicals as part of Nike’s commitment to protect consumers, workers and the environment. Lee Huether, executive manager of Sports Turf Canada, said she’s aware of the concerns raised by the NBC News story. “Our hearts go out to those in the report who are suffering or have suffered from serious illness,” she said. “We are in agreement with the response of the (Synthetic Turf Council) released on Oct. 9, 2014 that “reliable scientific data should be the foundation of any discussion regarding the safety of synthetic turf with crumb rubber infill.” B.C. Soccer declined to comment and referred The Richmond Review to the Canadian Soccer Association, which could not be reached by press time Thursday.

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Ottawa attack brings risk of ‘grotesque over-reaction’ Bolstered security inevitable, says SFU professor

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participate in the air war against ISIS in Iraq. “It’s a tragedy for the Muslim communities in Canada because people will be extra careful around them,” Gordon said. “It’s going to test the boundaries of our tolerance. Hopefully people will not succumb to base emotions and will continue to treat ethnic and religious minorities in the same way they would want to be treated themselves.” He said the attack does not appear as sophisticated or successful as might have been expected had attackers been trained in the Middle East – a scenario that might have involved

multiple synchronized attacks with bombs. Instead, he said, it appears more likely to be an ISIS-inspired attack by a homegrown sympathizer without direction from organizers in Syria or Iraq. “It’s to try to deter and to demonstrate they have the power to bring the war to Ottawa – that you can’t sit thousands of miles away and expect to get away with it.” Gordon said more attacks are probable, adding various softer targets could be vulnerable. Remembrance Day is coming soon and will be a major test of bolstered security. “Major cenotaph

gatherings have to be watched very carefully, if not cancelled.” As for Parliament Hill, Gordon said security there was clearly inadequate in light of how close the gunman got to MPs and cabinet ministers, including the prime minister. He said he’s surprised there was no apparent move to bolster security on Parliament Hill – a “very obvious target” – in light of Monday’s attack against soldiers in Quebec by a man RCMP had previously identified as a “radicalized” threat. “That would have signalled to me the need to ramp up security at all potential targets.”

B.C. legislature tightens security following Ottawa shootings by Tom Fletcher Black Press Extra security is in place at the B.C. legislature, part of the response to shootings at Parliament Hill in Ottawa Wednesday morning. Premier Christy Clark told reporters Wednesday there was a review of legislature security after an attempted plot to place homemade bombs on the legislature grounds before Canada Day celebrations in July 2013. That resulted in tighter security measures that will be reviewed again after the Ottawa shootings, Clark said. “Out of these tragedies today, we must all remember, first, to be grateful for those who work for us every day to keep us safe; second, to be grateful for the institu-

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Airport parking lot attendants convicted of stealing Staff Reporter A former Vancouver International Airport parking lot attendant, who managed to slyly steal more than $100,000 from her employer during a 39-month span, was sentenced to nearly two years of house arrest after pleading guilty in Richmond provincial court on Wednesday. And although no charges of conspiracy were laid, convicted thief Ravneet Kaur Grewalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former coworker, Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theresa Lafaut, was sentenced the same day in a completely separate case, after also pleading guilty to doing virtually the same thing. Crown counsel James Bird said that Grewal, 29, was a cashier at one of the

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when another customer came who had spent a full day at the airport, which would cost upwards of $60, Grewal would use the voucher sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d kept, and then pocket the cash taken from that driver, Bird said. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d net at least $54 in such a scenario. Bird explained that in 2012, cashiers at the parking lots at the airport had the discretion to waive a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees in the event they lost their parking tickets. Grewal could then pocket the cash a driver gave her, and then ring it up in the computer as a lost ticket. She did this for more than three years before she was caught, and was only discovered when a new security camera system was installed that showed what Grewal was doing in 2012. Investigators then did the painstaking work

of going through every single transaction that involved Grewal, searching through transaction records and spreadsheets. Grewal, who was fired on Dec. 28, 2013, received a conditional sentence of two years less a day, was ordered to pay $108,491 in restitution to the Vancouver International Airport, and ordered to perform 200 hours of community service. Grewal took responsibility for her actions, Bird said, and she told the court her actions â&#x20AC;&#x153;brought shame onto herself and she feels that with her family.â&#x20AC;? Following the investigation into Grewal, Lafaut was caught doing the same thing, but pocketed just $480 between Sept. 1, 2012 and Feb. 28, 2013, when Lafaut was fired. Grewal and Lafaut both worked at the airport

IKEA back at work on Nov. 3 \From Page 1 Anita Dawson, spokesperson for Teamsters Union Local 213, said she had expected word on a deal to come at the end of the business day on Wednesday, and so was surprised about the development in the mid-afternoon.

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An independent candidate is calling for an end to unilingual non-English signs, prohibiting foreign buyers from owning investment properties and limiting latenight aircraft noise. Janos Bergman, running for councillor in the Nov. 15 election, presented his election platform at an all-candidates debate Wednesday. He said all commercial and public signs should include English text first to â&#x20AC;&#x153;promote inclusion and to foster community spirit.â&#x20AC;? Bergman, who grew up in Hungary and came to Canada

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farmland and supporting local food production. The party also promises to balance growth “with the need to preserve the character of single family neighbourhoods” and to work with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority “to ensure expansion of medical services.” The platform is short on specifics, but according to candidate Elsa Wong, it “sets the right balance between our city’s economic and social priorities.” “We need to create jobs and build a positive business environment, but we also need to make sure development pays their fair share towards community infrastructure and amenity improvements.” Besides Wong, the party’s slate includes Andy Hobbs and incumbents Derek Dang, Bill McNulty and Linda McPhail.

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EDITORIAL: Attacks show the danger which lurks within Canada

n attack Wednesday on a Canadian Forces soldier at the National War Memorial, and the subsequent entry by the shooter into the nearby Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, is deeply troubling.

One shooter has been shot dead by police and security forces inside the Parliament Buildings. There are many reports of multiple shots inside the buildings, and Parliament

was shut down for the day. The shooting came as MPs were gathering for caucus meetings, and apparently took place very close to their caucus meeting rooms. There may have been more than one shooter. Police on Wednesday morning were busy securing the perimeter and determining if there were more people involved. This incident comes just two days after a young man named Martin Rouleau, whom the federal government and RCMP

say was â&#x20AC;&#x153;radicalized,â&#x20AC;? lay in wait for military personnel at St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, outside Montreal, and deliberately ran one of them down. One soldier later died, and the shooter himself was shot dead, after leading police on a chase and then refusing to put down a knife, when he emerged from his car after it crashed. Both incidents may be related to the Canadian decision to send six warplanes against ISIS, the radical group which is holding a portion of Iraq and Syria and taunting

western governments. The Canadian Forces decided to shut down a number of bases on Wednesday after the second incident and is warning military personnel to take extra precautions. While they are in uniform, they are an obvious target. The Quebec incident shows the danger which lurks within Canada, due to the recruiting of young and vulnerable people by ISIS and other like-minded groups. In the case of Rouleau, the RCMP had been in touch

with him due to postings he had made on the internet. All of this is almost incomprehensible. In some ways, this resembles the terroristlike actions of the Front de Liberation du Quebec in October, 1970, when it took two hostages and killed one of them, Quebec cabinet minister Pierre Laporte. That led to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;October Crisisâ&#x20AC;? and imposition of the War Measures Act. Will this be a repeat of those crisis-filled days? â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Black Press

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Businesses should remember not all Chinese people can read Chinese Editor: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to view my thoughts with regards to Chinese-only signs in Richmond. I am Chinese myself. Having said that, I strongly feel these Chinese business signs should contain English as well. Mainly for one reasonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this is Canada, not China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or an Asian country. If one comes to Canada, where English is the predominately spoken language, then these businesses must not only attract their own nationality, but also other nationalities as well. Also, not all Chinese can read Chinese. I myself cannot read or write Chinese, so therefore it is imperative for me and others like myself to be able to read these businesses in English, so we know the type of business. People like myself, cook Chinese food pretty much five out of seven days, and I do find myself many a time, trying to figure out the Chinese writing, specially when menu specials are posted inside the restaurants on the wall, all I can make out is the $ amount that follows the description. What the heck is this I ask myself? We are not asking these businesses to ban the Chinese but to include Englishâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;is that asking too much? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think this is in violation of the Charter of Rights. We too, have rights to know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re advertising for the sake of all nationalities, not just one particular group! After all, you are in Canada! Cathy Lo Richmond t4FOE MFUUFST UP UIF FEJUPS UP OFXT!SJDINPOESFWJFX DPN 1MFBTF JODMVEF ZPVS DPOUBDU JOGP

If the sign is only in Chinese, the store loses business Editor: Canada is a nation of immigrants. It has many cultural customs. Business owners are suppose to have a variety of ways to meet a variety of different ethnic people, therefore the advertising sign language is an important one for each store. It is not only a bridge of communication, but customers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what is being sold. If the sign is only in Chinese, the store loses business. And if they only cater to one group of people, they are actually harming their own business. That said, Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business owners should be able to decide how to make the advertising signs for themselves. Wendy Ye Richmond

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Young dancers land roles in The Nutcracker by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

trio of dancers from Richmond’s Burke Academy of Dance will perform in this year’s Goh Ballet production of The Nutcracker.

The Christmas-time show brings young dancers to a Vancouver stage each year to join the professional production. This year’s show runs Dec. 18 to 22 at The Centre. Mary Burke’s students Malena

Pan, 6, Olivia Lehmann, 7, and Sophie Daoust Busque, 9, have been rehearsing for their roles since September. Malena and Olivia will perform as mice, while Sophie— who has previously performed in the show—will dance the parts of an angel and party boy. “It is a privilege for the girls to have the opportunity to dance in a professional production alongside dancers such as Paloma Herrera, principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre, and Dmitri Dovgoselets, soloist with Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

This will be an experience they will always remember.” All three girls have been training at Burke Academy for several years. Other dancers from Richmond in this year’s production include Alesha Chan, Lorraine Liu, Georgia Vlahos, Tylar Strom, Agatha Leung, Kristy Hong, Tegan Leung, Adeline Chan, Victoria Wardell and Naomi Kawamura. Goh’s traditional rendition of The Nutcracker brings to life the story of Clara’s dream, in which she embarks on a magical journey through the

Land of Snow, to the Kingdom of Sweets, where she is greeted by the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy. An adventure awaits as her gallant Nutcracker battles the evil Mouse King and his army of mischievous mice. The production, suitable for all ages, promises more than 200 costumes, dramatic sets and a memorable performance of Tchaikovsky’s score, performed by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Tickets, starting at $28, at 1-855Malena Pan, 6, Sophie Daoust Busque, 9, and 985-2787 or ticketmaster.ca. The Olivia Lehmann, 7, are performing in Goh BalCentre is located at 777 Homer St. let’s annual production of The Nutcracker.

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The Teachers at William Bridge Elementary School wou would like to thank ST STEVESTON PIZZA for their generosity over the past few weeks. Your gesture of support has touched so many, lifted spirits and filled stomachs on the picket lines. Thank you Nader, we are very grateful! The Firehall Arts Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2006 production of Urinetown was so popular, it sold out two runs and filled nearly every available seat. It returns to the Andrew Cohen is a member of the ensemble in Urinetown. stage next week.

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teaching underprivileged children the value of the arts. He also recently cocreated Circle Game with fiancé Anna Kuman. It’s a new indie-rock musical inspired by the songs of Joni Mitchell. As for the music of Urinetown, a variety of musical stylings keeps things interesting. “You never get bored learning the music or learning the movements, because it’s so drastically different from song to song, and yet they all fit in so well with the whole theme of the show,” said Cohen. “The music itself is really quite genius. I hesitate to use that word because I feel it’s overused and desensitized, but I think the music, especially the lyrics, are incredibly brilliant, but at the same time still funny.” A trio of fellow actors—Tracey Power, David Adams and Matt Palmer—also starred in Firehall’s last production. And Gateway Theatre regulars might recognize all of them from recent shows: Power for her 2009 musical Back To You: The Life and Music of Lucille Starr, Adams from 2012 as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, and Palmer for his work in 2009’s Forever Plaid.

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important heated front seats, larger 6.1-inch display audio with backup camera and upgraded speakers. This brings the price up to $27,835. Drive Honda recently unveiled the new 2015 CR-V that utilizes direct injection engine technology and a slick, new continuously variable transmission. Not the case with the Toyota RAV4, it uses the same 176hp 2.5L 4-cylinder found in the last model and is matched to a 6-speed automatic. Launching from a traffic light is brisk and the noise inside the cabin is fairly low. The steering is easy to maneuver but some might find the feedback to be too vague. Adjustable engine and transmission settings help the RAV4 to either use less fuel or perform better. The Eco button changes the settings of the car to improve fuel economy plus there is a small Eco light that reminds the driver when the car is being driven most efficiently. The Sport buttons holds the transmission a little longer between shifts for more responsiveness. Fuel economy is rated at 10.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, using the new more stringent 2015 fuel economy test. The RAV4 was a solid leader on the fuel economy front but the new Honda CR-V now claims that crown. Verdict Toyota is often criticized for not being bold enough in some of the choices it makes. Honda now has up-to-date technology in the new CR-V but Toyota is sticking with what works. This approach might be viewed as a step behind but other might look at it as tried-and-true technology that is reliable and still delivers solid fuel ratings. Toyota RAV4 was a pioneer in the small SUV space and continues to be a market leader but now the market is so crowded with entries I suspect it will need to get new engine technology when it is totally refreshed in a few years. My time with the RAV4 LE confirmed that Toyota knows how to make a thoroughly practical and easy to use vehicle that pleases all passengers. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Richmond’s Newcomers Guide now available in Russian

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community The City of Richmond and the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee released a new Russian language version of the popular Newcomers Guide: the fifth language in which the popular resource booklet is available. The Newcomers Guide provides new Richmond residents with an up-to-date, readily

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sus. Mother tongue is defined as the first language learned at home and still understood. The Newcomers Guide is now available in five languages: English, Chinese, Filipino, Punjabi and Russian. PDFs of each edition can be found online at www.richmond.ca/discover/about/newcomersguide.

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Johnny Reid visits patients & families and medical teams at Richmond Hospital

An elegant affair. A passion for local health care. Thanks to overwhelming support from our community of donors and sponsors, our 16th Starlight Gala raised more than $529,000 in net proceeds—a breathtaking record—to provide compassionate, lifesaving health care right here in Richmond. A sold out crowd of 470 guests were treated to a spectacular evening that showcased the life-saving work of Richmond Hospital’s health care professionals with inspiring personal stories of patients and families, philanthropic leaders and captivating live performances by multi-platinum, Juno and Canadian Country Music Award winning singer-songwriter Johnny Reid. Thank you to everyone for helping to ensure expert care, close to home.

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HONOURING THOSE WHO LEAD AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME:

Richmond Hospital Foundation Leadership Award The Milan and Maureen Ilich family were honoured at the 16th Starlight Gala with the Richmond Hospital Foundation Leadership Award for their model leadership, generous contributions and the inspiration they provide to others. Leadership Award Sponsored by Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Ltd.

Left to Right: Natalie Meixner, President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation; Maureen Ilich; Eric Gaunder, Hayden Diamond Bit Industries Ltd.; Laurie Cavanaugh; Dr. Fran Mondor, Emergency Physician, Richmond Hospital; Dr. Nam Nguyen, General Surgeon, Richmond Hospital.

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE: Our Children’s Campaign Thank you to everyone who participated in our Leadership Challenge. Your donations from the Leadership Challenge will now help fund a new Pediatric Short Stay Unit to care for our children at Richmond Hospital as well as fund the purchase of some new equipment for the Birth Centre.

A New Pediatric Short Stay Unit Richmond Hospital will be home to new facilities to provide care for our community’s children. Ideally, children are cared for by pediatricians and pediatric nurses, treated using medical equipment designed for smaller sized patients, and stay in a child-friendly environment to ensure maximum safety and help reduce their anxiety. The new Pediatric Short Stay Unit is expected to feature five single rooms, offering a quiet and private space for children, parents, and family members. Each room would have a cardiac monitor specially calibrated for children’s heart rate, temperature and oxygen level norms. The unit would also have a dedicated automated pharmacy system that dispenses children’s medication dosages.

Birth Centre Urgent Equipment Needs Thanks to everyone who participated in the Leadership Challenge, some of the equipment at the end of its lifespan can now be replaced with modern equipment to ensure babies’ health and well-being.

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Richmond Caring Place celebrates 20 years Richmond Caring Place was created out of a recognition that local, non-for-profit agencies were important, but were struggling—as many are today—to obtain secure, appropriate long-term tenancies.

TOP PHOTO: Richmond Caring Place celebrated its 20th anniversary with a cake and ice cream party earlier this year. Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Richmond Caring Place board member Marie Thom served up the birthday cake to the big crowd who came out to mark the facility’s anniversary. ABOVE: Barb Wood illustrated the Caring Place upon its opening in 1994.

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Richmond Caring Place

Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell

LLP

CONGRATULATES THE

Richmond Caring Place for its 20 years of providing a secure, stable and cost-effective homes for the non-profit agencies who are its tenants, and who provide such valuable services to our City. 500 – North Tower, 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, BC Canada V6X 3M1 Phone: 604-243-8912 Toll Free: 800-733-8716 Fax: 604-276-8045 www.pllr.com

Congratulations to the he Richmond Caring riing Place Place e for for 20 years of service ce in n Richmond. Ricchmond.

Best Wishes from the Board of Directors

Bhreandain Clugston photo Piper Everett McKenzie and Mayor Malcolm Brodie at the Richmond Caring Place’s 20th anniversary party held earlier this year. Getting the facility built took a lot of hard work, but the facility has been a big success.

The house that nearly wasn’t built Caring Place celebrates 20 years thanks to a true community fundraising effort by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

ehind the mature trees at Granville Avenue and Minoru Boulevard is a curved building that houses the lifeblood of Richmond’s non-profit community service sector.

Back row: Tim Sargeant, Kim Schuss, Gary Hagel, Luis Rivero Front row: Suzanne Lightfoot, Marie Thom, Karen Holden

This year Richmond Caring Place is marking its 20th year—and it was almost never built. Before Caring Place, a number of social service agencies operated out of a small building on Park Road. But being at the end of its life, the building was demolished. The idea for an expanded

A clipping from the Richmond Review in 1994 reported on the opening of the Caring Place, commenting on the pleasing design of the building at Granville and Minoru.

facility was born. In 1985, a society was formed to take on the project. Three years later it had a proposal. A developer agreed to provide space in a proposed building, but city council rejected the rezoning bid. The entire board quit the next day—except Frances Clark. Clark, president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce in those

days, insisted the group stay active, despite pressure to dissolve it. She set up a meeting with leaders of social service agencies. “We have to start over,” Clark remembers saying at the time. “We have to identify new board members, and a new board chair, to take this project forward.” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie remembers Clark’s vision.

“She thought it was a good idea, and she held on with her fingernails and was able to get it reconstituted and get it going again,” he said. It took some time for the project to regain momentum, but it did, and a new fundraising committee came together in the 1990s. Brodie was part of the group. See Page 30

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Richmond Caring Place

Caring Place is there to help others by Don Fennell Staff Reporter

from your Richmond MLA’s

s its name suggests, Richmond Caring Place exists to help others.

But there are no beds. Nor treatment available for the sick. Instead, Richmond Caring Place houses 12 not-for-profit social service agencies under one roof, each with a selfless mission that, collectively, strive to make the community a better place. Unfortunately, says Gary Hagel—who chairs the board of the Richmond Caring Place Society, which oversees the facility’s day-today operations—the complex at Granville Avenue and Minoru Boulevard exists with “a

Thank you to The Caring Place for 20 years of caring for our community!

The Richmond Caring Place’s board of directors: Tim Sargeant, Kim Schuss, Gary Hagel, Luis Rivero, Suzanne Lightfoot, Marie Thom and Karen Holden.

low profile.” “A lot of people don’t understand what we do,” Hagel says of Richmond Caring Place, the model of which is unique in North America.

Hagel himself was once one of those people. He’d routinely pass by the complex on his way to or from his job as a lawyer with Pryke Lambert Leathley Russell, at which he is a

partner. “After I moved here professionally (in 2008) I deduced I want to find a local non-profit society I could get involved in,” he recalls. See Page 31

John Yap, MLA Richmond-Steveston 604-241-8452 www.johnyapmla.bc.ca

Hon. Linda Reid, MLA Richmond East 604-775-0891 www.lindareidmla.bc.ca

Hon. Teresa Wat, MLA Richmond Centre 604-775-0754 www.teresawatmla.ca

A community that cares is a community that thrives For the past two decades, Richmond Caring Place has brought numerous non-proﬁt organizations together in one unique space to help improve the lives of Richmond residents on a daily basis. The City of Richmond is proud to salute Richmond Caring Place and all of the agency programs and services that are offered to the community. Thanks for your dedication and commitment as we care for our community together.

Happy 20th anniversary. City of Richmond 604-276-4000

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Richmond Caring Place

“Congratulations to the Richmond Caring Place Society on your 20 years! We’re proud to count you among our members and look forward to the many years of your great work in the future.”

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“A lot of credit goes to Maureen and Milan Ilich, because they put money into it at a point where it seemed kind of hopeless.” — Nick Loenen

Community rallied to get Richmond Caring Place built From Page 28 A $1 million provincial grant, secured with the assistance of local MLA Nick Loenen, was committed to the project, and Milan Ilich—the late president of Progressive Construction—made a large contribution. The city, meanwhile, had committed to providing land for the building. “All of a sudden you were starting to get some synergies happening. So the work really got started in the early ‘90s, and finally we were able to raise enough money, and it got built,” said Brodie. It took the committee three years to raise the necessary funds, which totalled $3.5 million. It wasn’t easy. Brodie remembers making presentations to principals to get schools involved, and recalls Clark organizing a TV telethon. Contributions from

Maureen and Milan Ilich.

developers were key to the campaign, many proudly displaying signs on their local projects announcing their support. Then one night, committee members

knew the campaign was about to wind up. Ilich staged an evening event at his house that attracted other philanthropists. The fundraising committee collected $1.7 million in cheques

Congratulations to

The Richmond Caring Place

on 20 Years Serving our Community!

Happy 20th Birthday Caring Place! 2014 RCCS Board of Directors Congratulations and thanks to our community partners in the Caring Place for their service to the people of Richmond.

BACK: Michael Chiu, Teresina Lau, Christy Liu, Henry Beh, Sharah Lai, Carmen Mok, Dinah Yip FRONT: Norman Sung, Linda Li, Matthew Yung, Alex Wong, Nancy Lai, Clara Chow, Evelyn Lau

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Here’s to the next 20 great years!

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that night, said Brodie. “That brought it to a close.” Brodie believes the facility has been a great success in its 20 years, given the longevity of groups that call it home. He said the Caring Place story has similarities to that of Storeys—a future 129-unit affordable rental development that will house some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. It’s being built on city-owned property, and involves senior governments and six nonprofit organizations. Nick Loenen remembers working to secure that $1 million grant for Caring Place. In order to qualify, however, he had to show Victoria there was community support for it. That, he said, was the biggest hurdle. Helping the community jump over it were Maureen and Milan Ilich. Over lunch one day, Loenen remembers Milan agreeing to pay for a fundraising consultant to get kickstart the project—and help secure the lucrative grant. “He agreed to that. It was a wonderful initial gesture, and that bore some fruit.” Pledges began to come in, and Loenen was soon able to show Victoria evidence the community backed Caring Place. “A lot of credit goes to Maureen and Milan Ilich, because they put money into it at a point where it seemed kind of hopeless.”

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Caring Place know for its uniqueness From Page 29 “I thought of the Caring Place, so I made an effort to learn more about it. It sounded like a good fit and so I got involved.” In the interim, Hagel has become increasingly impressed by the Caring Place and its role in the community. He’s also impressed by the efficiency of the society that exists solely to oversee its activities such as finances and buiding maintenance. “What’s been (particularly) impressive to me is how all that has been managed, while keeping the rental rates stable and, indeed, below market values for similar office space,” he says. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that Richmond Caring Place is literally bursting at the seams. Hagel says the society continues to explore the possibility of expansion, but stressed nothing is imminent. “I think the citizens of Richmond would ben-

efit from knowing more about us,” Hagel says. “When more people know who you are, I think they can appreciate what you do more and get behind your efforts. I hope what comes through in this piece is the value of Richmond Caring Place to the community, and the benefits reaped by the tenant agencies and through them literally thousands of volunteers and clients.” Richmond Caring Place is unique because it houses so many social service agencies under one roof. That offers both efficiencies and certainties for the agencies, while providing convenience for clients—the latter helped additionally by the building’s central location. Hagel says if expansion was to ever be realized it would “dramatically improve” the delivery of social services in Richmond. “Being easily accessible, that’s a key,” he says. “Another benefit of a central place is the

The idea of a home for not-forprofit social service agency has only been copied by one other city in North America.

ability to get assistance not just from one agency, while also being afforded more anonymity. You can walk into the Caring Place and no one knows why you’re there. You could coming for a workshop, to volunteer, or any number of reasons.” Hagel says the city council of the time should be commended for their foresight in recognizing and supporting the vision of Richmond Caring Place. He suggests there were plenty of logistical challenges in establishing such a centre, but he credits them for recog-

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nizing the benefits of such a model and the agencies’ efforts to help improve the quality of life in the community. The model, Hagel says, raises eyebrows every time it is described. But so far as he knows, the idea of a home for not-for-profit social service agency has only been copied by one other city in North America. Edmonton is preparing to begin construction on the Jerry Forbes Centre. Hagel isn’t surprised few other communities because of logistics. “While Richmond Caring Place opened 20 years ago, it took five years from initial concept to get it opened,” he says. “There was a lot involved, from dealing with various levels of government to eliciting and getting significant support from the philathropic community led by Milan and Maureen Ilich.” Richmond Caring Place was borne out of a recognition that local, non-for-profit agencies

were important, but were struggling—as many are today—to obtain secure, appropriate long-term tenancies. Hagel says the fact the city was also willing to step up and contribute city-owned land ultimately made the model a reality.

The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else. Congratulations to the Caring Place Society for 20 years in our community.

310 - 7000 MINORU BOULEVARD, RICHMOND

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to the Richmond Caring Place on your 20th anniversary! Your support of non profits in Richmond helps to improve the lives of Richmond's Residents. Thank you from the Pathways Clubhouse.

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Caring Place has been a great home for 20 years Collaboration between non-profit groups made simple at central rescource centre THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

From two proud tenants, congratulations to the Richmond Caring Place on 20 amazing years!

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n 1994, the concept was simple.

Create a one-stop community resources centre where locals can learn about and access vital city services. The Caring Place has been held up as a model for other communities to follow, judging from the compliments that have flowed in ever since it first opened its doors. The facility, on Minoru Boulevard at Granville Avenue, celebrates 20 years in the community this year. Volunteer Richmond Information Services has been at Caring Place from the start, and general manager Jocelyn Wong said the facility has allowed collaboration between service groups, and made it easier for locals to find what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for.

The Caring Place helps people avoid being bounced around the community. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also something to be said about the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central location.

When a client is looking for something, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be able to walk them across the hall, or refer them upstairs, Wong said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an information and volunteer centre, we want to be the last stop, where we can provide them the services, and if not us, through another agency,â&#x20AC;? Wong said. The Caring Place helps people avoid being bounced

around the community. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also something to be said about the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central location. That puts it across from Richmond City Hall, near the Richmond Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brighouse branch, and since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Granville Avenue, is a short walk from transit routes including the Brighouse station of the Canada Line. The facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location take on greater importance as the Christmas season approaches, and work ramps up for the Richmond Christmas Fund. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a central, warm and friendly building, markedly different from industrial buildings that house businesses. Today, Volunteer Richmond assists more people than ever before, thanks in large part to the fact the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population has swelled. Wong said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure more non-profit groups would move in, if there was enough space.

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Don Fennell photo Natalie Korenic has been a mainstay on the Richmond Devils’ defence since the team made its South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League debut five seasons ago.

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GVHBA prepares for annual Coats for Kids campaign The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) is preparing for its 19th-annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose many initiatives help to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need. “Last year the response to Coats for Kids was heartwarming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teenagers and adults,” says GVHBA

CEO Bob de Wit. “Coats for Kids has become an institution of the association. We already have members calling to sign up,” says de Wit. “Our members help to ensure we collect quality, gently used pieces of clothing, with all the buttons buttoning and zippers zipping.” “This year we are putting out a special request for hoodies, making sure that not-so-easy demographic is covered. It is so important to reach out and help families in our communities who are in need, especially during this time of the year.”

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Porte Development’s Verve recently welcomed its newest addition: The Maxx @ Verve. The third and final phase of the popular condominium community includes all of the beautiful finishes from the first and second phases, as well as some new floorplans and amazing amenities. “This is a great opportunity for buyers,” says Jeanette Chaput, director of sales and marketing for Porte. “We’ve had a lot of firsttime buyers interested in Verve. It’s a great value and our price point is fantastic.” The homes at The Maxx range from 540 to 1,300 square feet, in a variety of junior one-bedroom, one-, two- and three-bedroom plans. The nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the top floor) lend an incredible sense of space to your home, accented by large windows and laminate flooring throughout the main living areas. “Having ceilings this high is a great feature,” says Chaput. The kitchens feature full-size stainlesssteel appliances, polished quartz countertops

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Future clearly bright From Page 21

By earning a bye as a result of topping the league standings, the Wildcats will advance directly to playoff semifinals. Sander anticipates a showdown with either or likely both Magee and Hamber in their quest to add the playoff banner to their winnings. Magee handed McMath its own loss to date, 1-0 in the season-opener Oct. 7, but the Wildcats were still scrambling to field their full lineup. They played the game without captain Rachel Wong, along with fellow Grade 12s Alex Gupana and Andrea clute. Additionally, Harmony Sander—now back, but still not 100 per cent—was still in the opener, sidelined by an offseason foot injury. Featuring 11 returning players, McMath is led by Kwan and Grade 11 assistant captains Harmony Sander and Ellie Reid. The leadership group brings a great skill set to the team, as well as a passion for the game and a competitive edge. “All three are key players in the team’s success,” says coach TJ Sander. “In addition, the emergence of (Grade 10) Georgia Booker’s play has been great for the team, with us being able to use her in key offensive and defensive situations.” Booker is part of an emerging core of talented under-graduates that also includes Dakota Chan, Kate Schmidt and Aish Sander. Despite only being in Grade 9, both Chan and Schmidt have been strong forces—Chan in an offensive role because of her strong ball-handling skills and Schmidt because of a tenacious work ethic. Aish Sander, the lone Grade 8 on the team, has also displayed a great ability to play multiple positions on the field. As a result, all three have earned roles on a deep team, along with returning Grade 9 goalkeeper Maddie de Giorgio, whose stellar play last season was instrumental in the Wildcats advancing as far as they did. The future looks equally promising, with a deep core eligible to return next season including strong defensive players in Grade 11s Emma James and Hayley Trewin, who will be complemented by the emergence of fellow Grade 11 Alex Passalacqua-Main and Grade 10 Brooke Booth. In addition, the steady play of Grade 11s Lauren Shewfelt at midfield and Mikayla Weissler and Kim

Don Fennell photo McMath Wildcats hosted Churchill in their final playoff tune up Wednesday at Richmond Secondary.

German at forward will also be welcomed. “We (also) have high hopes for our spares from this season to step in next season and fill the spots of the graduates,” says TJ Sander. “(These include) Grade 10s Mya Rosser and Hayley Aitkin, who have both seen game time already this season.” “We look forward to continuing to put together a strong development program, and put together strong teams,” he says. The zone playoffs will be hosted by Eric Hamber Secondary Monday through Thursday next week, with the final set for 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hamber.

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Devils spurred to use speed From Page 34

With the Richmond lineup laden with talent, Cheema is afforded the opportunity to challenge the players to be at their best. He believes skating is their greatest asset and encourages them play at a fast pace on every shift. “We have a lot of offensive skill, too, and as a coach I feel confident putting anyone out there at any time,” he says. Leading the way is captain Alex Yallouz, who is seen by everyone associated with the club as a natural-born leader. A second-year player with the Richmond club, and a graduate of the North Shore Avalanche girls’ hockey program, she also has a knack for putting the puck in the net as indicated by her league-best seven goals and 11 points (fourth best in the league) in three games this season. One doesn’t have to look far to find additional leadership in the form of associates Jane Gregory-Herbold and Natalie Korenic both graduates of the vaunted Richmond Ravens girls’ hockey program—which this weekend is hosting the second annual Pacific Coast Rep Hockey Classic. Most of the games are scheduled Friday through Sunday at the Richmond Ice Centre. Cheema is hoping experience will also help the Devils achieve their ultimate goal of winning the league and provincial championships, but is quick to point out the skills of the other top teams are equally proficient. That’s why it will take their best every game for the Devils to even be in position to challenge for top honours. But Cheema has faith his team is more than

capable. “I feel we’re the fastest team in the league and we’re trying to adapt plays to utilize that even more,” he says. “We’re focusing on making passes at top speed, without slowing down. With our high energy and determination, I couldn’t be any happier with our team.” Should it be necessary, Cheema can also call on four affiliate players, all more than capable of contributing to the cause. Tamara Wong currently plays defence for the Richmond Ravens’ Juvenile Division team, while Alicia Voss, Briana Trottier and Marisa Chau are all members of the Ravens’ elite Midget Division team coached by AJ Sander. Wong and longtime Devils’ defenceman Natalie Korenic are assistant coaches with the Midget team. Richmond came close to upsetting the proverbial apple cart last season. Third in the regularseason standings with 32 points, well ahead of fourth-place Simon Fraser university which had 17 points, the Devils placed third at the provincial playoffs —which they hosted last spring at the Richmond Ice Centre—with a 2-1-1 record and played eventual-champion Kamloops to a scoreless draw. Richmond will again host the 2015 provincial championships March 26 to 29 at the Ice Centre. This season’s final tournament with feature six teams and include a bronze-medal match. The tournament follows, by a week, the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League’s inaugural allstar game, also at the Ice Centre.

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WESTWIND ~ #29 – 11771 KINGFISHER DRIVE ~ $548,000 What a great opportunity to transition from your detached home to a great sized 3 bdrm/3 bath townhome. This nicely remodeled home is in very good condition and in a perfect location within the complex. The living room opens out on to a lush and very private green-space as an extension to your own rear garden. The storage in this home is extensive too. This well maintained and run complex has a great outdoor area complete with swimming pool for the lazy summer months. Only a short walk from Steveston waterfront and all the shops, and transportation, this location is very convenient for all. 19+ age limit means your teens need to make some decisions when they get out of high school. Don’t worry, they’ll still stop in for dinner.

JUST LISTED! STEVESON NAUTICA SOUTH! Move-in ready. 2 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath suite with lovely tranquil courtyard outlook. Lots of updates, easy to live in floor plan and great location — steps to the dyke walking trails and easy walk into Steveston Village shops, restaurants, recreation and transit. CALL NOW TO VIEW!

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BURKEVILLE ~ 3171 CATALINA CRESCENT ~ $512,000 Looking for something different? Thinking investment? This owner occupied 1/2 duplex is sitting on its own legal 47’ x 110’ lot in sought after Burkeville. Down the road you can build your own detached home without subdividing or rezoning. This cozy, stylishly remodeled home is ideal for first timers or retirees. Beautiful gourmet kitchen, gorgeous new laminate floors, newer roof, and heat pump system for warmth and keeping cool. Lots of love & effort went into making this a very functional, comfortable home. At this price you can forget strata living and come out to the community that has it all. “BURKEVILLE gives you WIngs”. Best location to everything the Metro region has to offer. Canada Line 5 minutes.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! Bright, spacious quiet top floor 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath suite in newly rain-screened Admiral Court. Suite is in lovely condition with vaulted ceilings in living room, large master bedroom with walk-in closet, great storage, outdoor pool, small pet friendly and in a great West Richmond Steveston location — easy access to Steveston Village, West Dyke, excellent schools and transportation. CALL TO VIEW!

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ASHFORD, Donald James Don passed away peacefully on October 13, 2014 at home at the age of 83 after a brief illness. Originally from Saskatchewan, Don moved to Richmond, BC in 1969 and then in 2007 decided to make Trail, BC his home. Don will be sadly missed by his sons Mike from Ottawa, Jim from Vancouver, daughter Wendy Santori (Sandy) from Trail, his step daughter Carla Carter from Richmond and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Marge and his son Gary. There will be a private family graveside service held at Valley View Memorial Gardens in Surrey BC. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, please make donations to the BCSPCA in Don’s name at 7700 Highway 3B, Trail, BC, V1R 4X2. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at: www.myalternatives.ca RICE, Jessie Ephemia June, 1924 - Oct.19, 2014 Jessie passed away peacefully at Richmond General Hospital in her 91st year with family at her side, on October 19, 2014. Predeceased by her husband Robert and her son Donald she is survived by her sons Robert (Lyn) and William (Pauline) and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside Service at 1:00pm on Monday, October 27th at Ocean View Burial Park, 4000 Imperial Ave., Burnaby, followed

by a Celebration of Life at the Richmond Gospel Hall, 5651 Francis Road, Richmond at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

David was born July 17, 1950 in Vancouver. He passed away Oct. 15, 2014 at Peace Arch Hospital at age 64. David is predeceased by his parents William and Flora Ross. He is survived by his brother Doug Ross and sisterin-law Sandra Lyne along his nephew Michael Ross and niece Pamela Ross. “Fireman Dave” loved FIFA soccer, skiing at Whistler, Travelling to Mexico, blues music, cooking, cars - especially his ‘Vette and most of all hoisting a pint with his many friends. Dave retired as a Fire Captain after serving more than 35 years with Coquitlam Fire/Rescue. Dave was dedicated to his career. Retirement plans were cut short by cancer as a direct result of exposure in his occupation. He has now paid the ultimate price for his service. Dave will be sorely missed by his fellow firefighters, friends and family. A service will take place on October 29th at 11am at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Rd, Richmond. Followed by a celebration of life at The Buck & Ear Pub, 12111 - 3rd Ave, (Steveston) in Richmond. Dave was grateful to the many medical staff and friends who made his final weeks blessed. Donations in Dave’s honour can be made to the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund.

WHITAKER, Douglas Murray June 4, 1923 - Oct. 12, 2014 Our wonderful Dad passed away peacefully at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his brothers, Ben and Monty Whitaker, his sisters, Helen Riddle and Edith Humphrys and his grandsons, Don Millerd Jr. and Stratton Whitaker. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, his children Kathie Schwaia, Stratton (Nancy), Mary (Don Millerd), and Ben (Lynne), 9 grandchildren and 5 great - grandchildren who he loved and adored. He will be missed by family, nieces, nephews and friends. Doug was born in Portage La Prairie and attended St. John’s College in Winnipeg. He served with the RAF during the Second World War. Following the war he moved to Vancouver where he met Jean and they married in 1947. Two years later they settled in the Cora Brown neighborhood on Sea Island to raise their family. Doug worked in the family general insurance business until retirement allowing more time to enjoy the hobbies he loved: gardening, bike riding, and spending time playing with and helping out his children and grandchildren. He volunteered with the RCMP reserves, coached Little League baseball and delivered Meals on Wheels. Dad was a quiet, kind, private man who loved unconditionally. No service by request. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Bone Marrow Transplant Survivorship Program at Vancouver General Hospital. Cheques payable to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, 190-855 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1M9 or at

www.vghfoundation.ca Please ensure your donation is directed to the “Bone Marrow Transplant Survivorship Program”.

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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 her Prabjot Prabjot Nijjer sought to have the the court intervene and d release rele l ase se the d g p dogs prio i r to the h court h hearing. i g B it But it wa wasn’t wasn sn t all bad news for the Nijjer Nijjer

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

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Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Trailer Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers. Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers. For more information, call Derek, at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149 Interested candidates should attach an updated resume and cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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Richmond Nature Park hosts its annual Wild Things event

hildren and their families are invited to take a walk on the wild side this weekend as the Richmond Nature Park presents Wild Things. On Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, mischievous raccoons, friendly bears, chatty crows and many of their furry friends will emerge from the park bog to greet visitors along a trail lined with hundreds of jack-o-lanterns. Admission to Wild Things, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., is free for kids two and under, $2 for children 3 to 12, and $3 for adults or $10 for families. Proceeds from the event will support the Richmond Nature Park Society’s annual nature education programs. Wild Things, which is suitable to all ages, will also include plenty of fun, with visitors encouraged to interact with witches, scarecrows and pumpkins. Flashlights and costumes are optional, but visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately for the event, which is held rain or shine. Children can choose to get their faces painted, to listen to Halloween-inspired HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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stories, or participate in a festive sing-along. New for 2014 is pumpkin-themed games for kids, hosted by Holla Bak, the youth engagement and active/healthy lifestyle team from the City Centre Community Assoocation. Richmond Nature Park is located at 11851 Westminster Hwy., near No. 5 Road. —Martin van den Hemel

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Ryan Chin won the Richmond Nature Park WIldthings colouring contest (via random draw). He received a pumpkin and a pumpkin carving gift basket from the Richmond Nature Park, who had sponsored the colouring contest in The Richmond Review.

Janice Lambert (left), program manager at Richmond Family Place, is presented with a $4,000 cheque by Marg Picard, chair of the Richmond Community Foundation’s Grants Committee. The funding will allow Family Place to run a Family Fun Café at the Richmond Food Bank, where families will be treated to a free meal and children will be able to partake in early learning activities. Other organizations that received grants included the Richmond Food Security Society, the Richmond Chinese Community Society, and The Sharing Farm.

A dozen members of the Cambie Seniors Knitting Club knitted 467 purple hats for “Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome BC” at B.C. Children’s Hospital. The knitting club is dedicated to this cause. This is their second donation of hats.

OCTOBER

TROY KACZYNSKI

Troy Kaczynski quickly vaulted to the top of the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s individual scoring list this season and has remained there. Through 14 games, the Richmond resident, who is playing for the hometown Sockeyes, leads the league with 17 goals and 35 points. The Richmond Review is proud to recognize Troy as the Athlete of the Month for October.