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Investment company buys 1% of Richmond 324.5 acre Gilmore Estates was put on market for $55 million last year by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter
The victim was found between a line of trees and the backyard fences to homes on Regina Avenue.
Shooting shocks school neighbourhood Man was found with bullet wounds early Thursday morning by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Early Thursday morning gunfire near R.C. Talmey Elementary on Kilby Drive, northwest of Cambie and No. 4 Road, ended with one man dead and police with a murder mystery. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the victim in what they are describing as a targeted shoot-
ing. But they won’t release the man’s name until his family have been notified. One area resident was studying when he heard four shots ring out all too close to his backyard fence around 12:30 a.m. Thursday. The victim was found between a line of trees and the backyard fences to homes on Regina Avenue. “I told my mom to turn off the lights,” the man said Thursday morning, shortly before he was interviewed by two sharply dressed plainclothes officers who looked like they’d been pulled straight from an episode of the TV crime drama Law & Order. A few seconds after hearing the gun-
fire, he peeked outside and saw a white truck or SUV speed off from a parking spot in front of a home at the corner of Regina Avenue and Kilby Drive, heading south. “It was pretty scary,” he said. “Nothing like this has happened before.” Another area resident, who was out for a walk Thursday, said her bedroom window was open a crack and she heard four loud shots. “It actually scared me awake,” the new mother said. Another neighbour said he initially thought the four bangs were Halloween firecrackers. See Page 3
A huge chunk of Richmond has now sold after decades of trying. The Gilmore Estates, which comprise 324.5 acres—about one per cent of Richmond’s landmass on Lulu Island and Sea Island— south of Steveston Highway and between No. 4 Road and Shell, encompasses 10 legal titles and boasts 800 feet of waterfront. It was listed by Colliers International for $55 million in 2013, which in a four-page brochure described the lot as representing “one per cent of the entire land area of the City of Richmond.” The Review learned this week that the property was officially sold, but not by Colliers. It was sold to Peterson Group, which did not return repeated requests for comment. How much did it sell for? That remains a mystery. Peterson’s CEO, Ben Yeung, who was a dentist before turning his interests to real estate, could not be reached for comment. Yeung is described on his company’s website, at petersonbc. com: “Ben’s vision has extended Peterson’s reach to overseas partnerships which have created the Shangri-la Vancouver and Shangri-la Toronto, icons as creative, mixed-used properties and in the skyline defining architecture.” Yeung, who sits on the board of the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation, is credited with leading Peterson to “invest, manage and/or develop over nine million square feet of projects from new downtown office towers to urban shopping centres to some of Canada’s most iconic urban residential addresses. Between 2009 and 2013, Peterson has completed new residential and mixed-use projects totalling 3.7 million square feet,” the company website says. According to Richmond, Child of the Fraser, by Leslie J. Ross, efforts were made to remove the Gilmore Estates from the Agricultural Land Reserve in 1979, a bid rejected by Richmond council. Another bid was made to rezone the area, currently zoned AG-1 Agricultural District, into a golf course in 1989, but that was also rejected. The property had been owned by Gilmore Estates Ltd. since 1974 and comprises nine civic addresses. Much of the land is leased out to farmers as well as the occupants of six houses. See Page 3
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As Richmond Hospital’s Birth Centre sees record numbers of births—nearly 2,000 last year—and with more and more families calling Richmond home, our hospital has many urgent and emerging needs for the children in our community. Our Birth Centre requires new equipment to replace equipment that is nearing the end of its lifespan. With 6,500 visits by children to the Emergency Department each year, Richmond Hospital is also introducing a new, specially designed Pediatric Short Stay Unit next to the Emergency Department to provide the best possible care for children’s unique needs and help families keep children closer to home when they need to stay in the hospital.
Richmond Hospital Foundation’s 16th Starlight Gala Progressive Construction is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 16th Starlight Gala to support the lifesaving work of doctors, nurses, and health care teams at Richmond Hospital. This year, Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala will include fundraising to improve patient care for children at Richmond Hospital. Founded by Milan and Maureen Ilich, Progressive Construction has deep roots in this community. We started as a paving company and eventually went on to help build nearly every road in Richmond. We are pleased to help build the foundation for better health care for our family, our neighbours, and our loved ones. We’re paving the way for everyone to contribute and play a role. As a special auction item and as a reminder of the history we share in Richmond and the road ahead for local health care, there will be a unique way to contribute to Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala.
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Richmond well-poised to benefit from developing country’s growth Bank’s chief economist speaks to business leaders by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Scotiabank chief economist Warren Jestin painted a positive outlook Wednesday for Canada’s economy during a City of Richmond Business and Partner Appreciation Event at the UBC boathouse on River Road. With emerging markets
currently accounting for two thirds of global economic growth, and that percentage contribution expected to go up in the coming years, Richmond and the Vancouver international airport are well-positioned as the gateway to the Far East to reap benefits. “10 years ago, we used to think of China as a country that sold us stuff. Now increasingly businesses are looking at a country that we can sell stuff to,” Jestin said. “That is a paradigm shift of huge proportions.” Jestin said that last year, tourists from China outspent those from the
U.S. and Germany by more than $40 billion globally. Germans, Americans, Brits and French were the top spenders just five years ago, he said. Now China’s in the lead by a large margin. “The world is changing very rapidly and the opportunities because of that change are huge.” Craig Richmond, head of the Vancouver International Airport Authority, said barring anything unforeseen, there will be 1.2 million more passengers (totalling 19 million for the year) waltzing through the local airport this year compared
to 2013, about 700,000 more than was expected. Boeing is expecting to sell 6,000 more aircraft to China in the next 20 years. “We want our fair share of that traffic,” he said. He said the B.C. cherry industry illustrates the critical role that the Vancouver International Airport plays in the supplying B.C. products to the world. Cherries are picked in the Okanagan, are sorted, and trucked to the airport, and can be to market in Hong Kong or Beijing within 24 to 36 hours. “They’re sought after... because it ripens last, it’s
Martin van den Hemel photo Scotiabank chief economist Warren Jestin speaks at a City of Richmond Business and Partner Appreciation Event on Wednesday afternoon at the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse.
bright red with a very green stem, it’s a very good gift to give people. It fetches $3 a kilo if you’re up in Summerland, $20 a kilo in Hong Kong.” This year, the cherry export business with reach the $10 million mark,
and Richmond said he’s heard that number may double next year. He said the airline industry plays a huge roll in local employment. Airline crews staying in Richmond account for some 18 per cent of hotel bookings each year.
Challenger steps up in mayor’s race A new party, Richmond Reform, will field 3 candidates, including Richard Lee by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A challenger to incumbent Malcolm Brodie has stepped forward in the race for mayor in Richmond. Richard Lee will take on the five-term mayor in the Nov. 15 civic election, marking his second attempt to win council’s top job. This time Lee has running mates. The 65-year-old lawyer is part of the newly-formed slate Richmond Reform, which is also running one candidate for councillor—Sunny Ho—and one for school trustee—Kenneth Ho. It’s the fifth party to enter the race so far, but the first to field a mayoral candidate. Lee said voters are demanding a mayor who will stick up for ordinary citizens, listen to concerns and protect neighbourhoods. “They say growth and development is good, but only when it benefits the community. Development, growth is bad when it threatens a community,” he said. “This is the time to stand up for change.” In an interview Thursday, the candidate differentiated himself as one who will listen to community concerns. When a petition of 1,000 signatures is delivered to city hall, it shouldn’t be ignored, according to Lee. And when residents surrounding a
proposed off-leash area say they don’t want it—as was the case in South Arm Park this summer— other suggested sites should be considered, he said. “When there’s a community challenge, this mayor doesn’t seem to stand up,” said Lee. “They want a mayor that listens—and they mean really listen.” Lee moved to Richmond in 2006 from Burnaby, where he served as a school trustee. He also has city hall experience, having served as a council member in Merritt in the late1980s. He currently serves on the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee, an advisory body of city council, and Rosewood Manor’s Richmond Intermediate Care Society. In the 2011 municipal election, Lee finished with more votes than any other challenger Brodie has faced as mayor, but still only mustered less than half of Brodie’s vote total. Brodie won with 20,955 votes, Lee got 9,054. Lee also ran in the last provincial election as an independent, but was beaten handily by Liberal Teresa Wat. Lee is so far the lone opponent facing Brodie. Candidates have until Oct. 10 to file nomination papers at city hall. Other Richmond Reform members have business backgrounds. Sunny Ho, running for councillor, owns Kam Do Bakery on No. 3 Road and is in the process of opening another, according to Lee. Kenneth Ho, running for school board, runs a supply company that specializes in underwater photography equipment.
General hotel occupancy reached 77 per cent in August, up six per cent compared to last year, he said. Each time a new airline announces it is flying YVR, Richmond said that means local jobs and is a reason to jump for joy.
Gilmore lands sold From Page 1 City of Richmond archivist Bill Purver said records show that The Gilmore Estates is where pioneer James Gilmore and his family first settled and farmed, although he purchased other properties and farmed other areas as well. Gilmore was born in 1864 and was known for his herd of Holstein cattle, according to Jon Henderson’s Richmond Schools—What’s in a Name? He moved to Richmond in 1884, and served on the Richmond Police Commission from 1917 to 1928. James Gilmore Elementary was named in his honour.
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From Page 1 That noise was followed by a little commotion and the sound of somebody running. When he looked outside his second-storey bedroom window, it was pitch black outside. Fire trucks were the first to arrive at the scene, and he said he could see emergency crews work in on the injured person, doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation chest compressions for what seemed like an hour. “Dreadful. That’s terrible,” said one resident as he walked by the murder scene, which as of Thursday morning remained cordonned off, with police tape surrounding the grass playing field to the west Talmey Elementary.
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The proposed redevelopment of a small City Centre park includes parking spaces designed to accommodate a growing culinary trend—food trucks. Lang Park, built in the late-1990s at Saba and Buswell roads, is slated for a child-friendly makeover that will mesh with the changing demographics in the neighbourhood. Play structures and water play features are part of the redesign. “The Lang Park redevelopment concept plan represents a major renovation to Lang Park, one intended to provide a park that better meets the community’s needs,” noted Kevin Connery, park planner, in a report. Two open houses were held to land on the design, and a city council
City of Richmond rendering A renovation of Lang Park, located next to Richmond Public Market, includes new play areas for children and parking for food trucks.
The area would be dedicated to food trucks for the first year after park renovations are complete “to determine if the increasing popularity of food trucks is a good fit.” — Kevin Connery committee endorsed the $800,000 project last week. But it’s still subject to formal council approval. Proposed is a food truck parking zone along Buswell Street. The area would be dedicated to food trucks for the first year after park renovations are complete “to determine if the increasing popularity of food trucks is a good fit,” noted Connery.
City council had earlier hoped to attract food trucks to the intersection of No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway but got few bites. Without room to accommodate modern food trucks, calls to vendors drew just two food stands: Japadog and a roasted chestnut cart. City hall has since fielded calls from several food truck operators wanting to set up elsewhere in
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Richmond, and in June pledged to explore new opportunities for mobile vendors. Meanwhile licensed food trucks are free to operate on private property—by agreement with the landowner. Some have, at Richmond’s night markets. Among them is Mogu, a Japanese street eats truck run by Yuji and Kumiko Aoko featured on this season’s Eat St, a Canadian Food Network TV show. “It is getting stronger, the food truck culture,” said Yuji Aoko in a recent interview with Black Press. “It really allows for my own creativity to come through and it was allowing me to serve the kind of food I can serve in my style.” Lang Park’s redesign will also feature three play elements. One is designed for children ages two to five, and includes a lockable sand play area. A play structure for older children is also planned, along with a jetted water feature kids can play in. A structure with a glass roof is also proposed, designed to soften the visual impact of the neighbouring Richmond Public Market while providing an area sheltered from the rain. The redesign would uproot a city-commissioned 1998 art installation by Gwen Boyle titled The Fraser, rewinding earth’s time tape. The work features a pond with boulders and a concrete design that includes names of lost Fraser River streams and images of a sturgeon. The artist has been contacted about possibly reinterpreting the piece, according to a staff report.
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Block party could 2011 Bordeaux wine release expected to draw 80,000 draw long lines downtown Two-day festival being proposed by city for next summer by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A two-day summer block party in downtown Richmond would draw up to 80,000 people, cost $270,000 and temporarily close streets, if the cityplanned event goes ahead next year. Proposed as part of city hall’s major events for 2015, the summer block party is being touted as a community festival for City Centre, featuring concert stages, food trucks, artisans, a farmers market, street performers, dance troupes and amusement rides. The free event would end with a main stage concert from a “prominent headline performer,” according to a
vision laid out in a recent report from Bryan Tasaka, the city’s manager of major events and film. “This event would cater to families and children going back to school and include street closures in the City Centre. It is anticipated that this will become another signature event for Richmond,” according to Tasaka. A specific location isn’t mentioned, but a date is: Sept. 5 and 6, 2015. Staff have set an attendance goal of 80,000. Staff are also hopeful to get sponsors to cover over a third of the event’s cost. Tasaka said the festival would showcase Richmond’s business district to thousands and add to the diversity of local events. “The signature festival would be significant enough to be a key tourism product that would attract outof-town visitors and encourage residents to stay-cation.”
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Wendy Yuan seeks Liberal nod Wendy Yuan will formally announce Saturday her bid to win the Liberal nomination in the new federal riding of Steveston-Richmond East. Yuan, a resident of Richmond for nearly 20 years, lives in the South
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Thefts from vehicles are on pace to double last year’s total by Matthew Hoekstra
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Staff Reporter A spike in vehicle break-ins in Richmond has prompted Tourism Richmond to issue a warning to local businesses. “Please ask (your) staff to be vigilant, especially in parking lots and around your premises,” said Ed Gavsie, Tourism Richmond’s director of visitor and partner services, in an e-mail. “Suspicious activity should be reported immediately to 911.” In the last two weeks of September, Richmond RCMP received 91 reports of thefts from vehicles. Most occurred in City Centre, particularly near the intersection of No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway. The spike is part of a growing trend in Richmond this year. In the first half of 2014, vehicle break-ins climbed
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EDITORIAL: Parliament’s duty to debate military missions
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he House of Commons must be the venue where Canadian involvement in the battle against ISIS, which has taken control of vast areas of Syria and Iraq, is debated. Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised that military involvements involving combat would be subject to a Commons vote when he put Canada’s further involvement in Afghanistan to a vote in 2007. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird has now committed that any expansion of Canada’s military involvement in combating ISIS
will also come to the House. A careful study of Canada’s history shows that Parliament is the very best place to make final decisions on military missions. One hundred years ago, Canada was automatically at war when Great Britain decided to declare war on Germany. This country was in for the long haul, and more than 66,000 soldiers lost their lives in what is widely seen as one of history’s most futile and destructive wars. In contrast, the decision to enter the Second World War was made by Parliament. While that commitment ended up being even more total
than in the First World War, it was managed in a far better way, and the cause was one that was worth fighting for. The same can be said for combat against ISIS. The organization has no redeeming principles or values, and indeed its followers are slaughtering many Muslims, as well as adherents of other faiths, for no reason. Canada was right not to go to war against Iraq in 2003, but this is a very different matter. Nonetheless, the final decision needs to be made by MPs — not by the cabinet. —Black Press
The inconvenient truth about small farms EDITOR BHREANDÁIN CLUGSTON, 604-247-3730 editor@richmondreview.com STAFF REPORTERS MATTHEW HOEKSTRA, 604-247-3732 mhoekstra@richmondreview.com MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL, 604-247-3733 martin@richmondreview.com DON FENNELL, 604-247-3731 sports@richmondreview.com
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Stephen Mullins In 2006, Al Gore released the book An Inconvenient Truth in conjunction with the film of the same name. The book and film raised the alarm about global climate change, and has since provoked much debate. One such debate occurred at the recent UN Climate Summit 2014 in New York City, where the world’s leaders gathered to politely discuss the problem. The Summit, in turn, inspired another significant event, the People’s Climate March, where almost 400,000 people noisily flooded the streets of New York to press the leaders to actually do something about it. I think Al Gore hit the nail on the head with the title of his book and film. Sometimes a fact will be so inconvenient that the established order has a hard time accepting it, no matter what the evidence. Turns out, there is another ‘inconvenient truth’ that is becoming clearer to the world every day, but this time it’s about agriculture. More and more, it looks like small farms are the key to global food security.
Here in Richmond, supporting the small farm solution to the global food security challenge isn’t a theoretical exercise, but one that will shape our city.
Already small peasant farms feed about 70 percent of the world’s population. But that’s not the real kicker, it’s this – productivity per unit of land goes down rather than up with increasing farm size. This vexing “inverse relationship”, as it’s known to economists and development professionals, has been confirmed in study after study. So why is this an inconvenient truth? To average people like you and me, it isn’t. In fact, it’s great news. But for the giant agribusinesses, research institutes and government agencies that have created technologies, subsidy programs and policies aimed at creating an industrial food system based on enormous farms that ship their products worldwide, it’s the last thing they want to hear. For example, can you imagine the reaction of an
executive of a mega-agribusiness like Monsanto to the news that in a small farm based global food system, products like genetically modified crops, even if they are proven safe, will have a minor role at best, and that most farmers won’t be buying seeds from the company anymore because they will have returned to the ancient practice of seed saving? That would be mightily inconvenient to their bottom-line, wouldn’t it? Climate change is going to turn many cherished agricultural policies and goals on their head, because the more it worsens, the more it exposes the fact that our multinational food system is deeply flawed, often growing the wrong types of crops in the wrong places for the wrong purposes. Now, climate change is teaching us what really works in agriculture versus what we wish
would work. And small farms work, so the sooner we start recognizing the leading role that they are already playing in feeding people, the better. Does this mean the end of large farms? No, but it does mean we that if we start shifting our farming infrastructure, policies and subsidies to emphasize support of smaller farms instead of big agribusinesses, they will face stiff competition. Right now, many small farms are marginalized on poor land or have inadequate resources devoted to them, but when they start getting the support needed to establish themselves on decent land, they will out-produce the large farms that are working under similar conditions. Here in Richmond, supporting the small farm solution to the global food security challenge isn’t a theoretical exercise, but one that will shape our city. There
are currently 211 farms in Richmond, none of which are mega farms. However, much of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) lands in the city are empty. This is prime farmland that should be under cultivation, but since this land is close to an expanding urban area like Richmond, it is becoming prohibitively expensive for small farmers to buy a plot to start a business. This problem has only gotten worse because of a surge in land speculation after the announcement that the ALR would be reviewed for nonfarm uses. Obviously, the city will have to come up with new ways to encourage and support Richmond farmers if they are going to thrive. In my next article, I will examine exactly how small farms can fulfill their promise for securing food security. Hopefully, the farms in Richmond will be part of the solution. However, that future is cloudy. The survival of our farms will ultimately depend on us accepting our own local truth, which is that Richmond isn’t a city that has farms in it, but instead is farmland that has some urban areas on it. Understanding that will go a long way towards ensuring that are local farms are celebrated as the precious resource that they are. Steve Mullins is the communications manager for Richmond Food Security Society. We work to ensure that all people in the community have access to safe, nutritious, culturally appropriate foods that strengthen our environment and society. See www. richmondfoodsecurity.org for information.
Thank you teachers for your dedication Editor: As we observe World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5, the Richmond Board of Education would like to recognize all of our staff, and on this occasion particularly teachers, who contribute to the education of students within our district. Despite having a difficult year, our staff have shown tremendous resiliency and have
started this school year with a concerted focus on our children and their education. We are pleased to see teachers back in the classroom where they can continue their daily work of guiding, supporting and inspiring our youth. Students in the Richmond School District have continually achieved some of the highest graduation rates in the province and this is in
large part due to the quality of teachers within our district. Recognizing excellence in the classroom means recognizing those who motivate, challenge, and influence the future. Thank you to our dedicated teachers for making Richmond public schools a great place to learn. Donna Sargent, Chairperson On Behalf of the Richmond Board of Education
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Breastfeeding: A winning goal for life
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She jokingly points out my lack of children and maybe I’m starting to feel the pressure to move from bachelorhood to committed/devoted father figure to my own bundle of gurgling joy. See Page 11
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motoring public would have to wait for technology that allowed for production of an affordable product for everyday use. The solution for this obvious need did eventually arrive, if somewhat belatedly. In 1958 Chrysler offered on some models a Goodyear tire that relied on an interlining to temporarily slow down air loss due to a puncture. Pressure cans of liquid rubber, for application to a flat tire to provide support for a brief ride to the tire shop, also started to appear on the market towards the end of the 20th century. Progressively through the 1970s to present, an alternative to the self-sealing or interlining technology emerged, involving auxiliary support of a support ring within the tire cavity, or extra-rigid sidewalls. Increased tire weight and vehicle handling problems have been associated with this engineering effort to build what in effect is a sturdier tire. On the other hand, although the tire may be heavier, the argument is that a spare tire with its associated weight is no longer necessary. One critical concern in using the run-flat tire is the issue of how do we know that the tire is running in a damage condition, when it performs normally for an hour or two of driving, following a puncture? The answer is that a run-flat equipped vehicle must be equipped so as to reliably and unavoidably make the driver aware when a tire is damaged. Otherwise the run-flat may defeat the concern for safety and lull a driver into an unfortunate sense that all is well. This article is derived in part from: http:// www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/05/ run-flat-tires-why-you-should-or-shouldntbuy-them.html/2 and http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Run-flat_tire
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From Page 10 While she jokes, she’s incredibly attentive to many of the lessons that I’ve learned being a part of the Breastfeeding Advisory group. This years’ World Breastfeeding Week theme “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life” aims to raise public awareness about the Millennium Development Goals developed by the United Nations. While breastfeeding hits all eight of the Millennium Development Goals, two are of particular interest worldwide this year: (1) Reducing child mortality and (2) Improving maternal health. Moms and their babies form an inseparable biological and social entity; the health and nutrition of one cannot be separated from the other, so it is important that breastfeeding should be high on the public agenda. Benefits for baby include less infections and complete nutrition. Richmond has chosen to focus on the goals: improving maternal health and emotional
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Patti Allan (L) and Alison Kelly in Conversations With My Mother. Photo: David Cooper
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ast seen at Gateway Theatre in December 2012 in the role of Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Patti Allan returns to the spotlight once again in the brand new laugh-out-loud comedy, Conversations With My Mother, playing family matriarch Hyacinth. As well as performing twice at the Gateway—first appearing in 2004 when she performed in the hit production of Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig —Patti has an array of credits under her name, making her a popular performer for producers, theatre companies and directors in British Columbia and across the country. Patti has also taught at Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts, where she shared her knowledge and passion for acting with the youth of Richmond and the surrounding areas. Gateway Theatre also welcomes a new face, Alison Kelly, who stars alongside Patti and co-wrote Conversations With My Mother. Alison may be a new face to Gateway Theatre, but she’s definitely not to the theatre world. Alison has just finished a run at the Vancouver Fringe Festival of Dirty Old Woman, that picked up rave reviews, the 2014 Cultchivating the Fringe Award and became a ‘Pick of the Fringe’. Alison is excited about working at Gateway Theatre, as she describes, “There is a sense of excitement and renewal at The Gateway at a time when theatre elsewhere is struggling.” Don’t miss Patti, Alison and the hilarious Deborah Williams star in this all-new, all-female comedy running October 9–25.
CONVERSATIONS WITH MY MOTHER By Stacey Kaser and Alison Kelly OCTOBER 9–25, 2014 • MainStage More info: www.gatewaytheatre.com Box Office: 604.270.1812
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Musical Right Here, Write Now! hits River Rock theatre Nov. 16 Jose familypowered musical raised $34,000 last year by Anushka Kurian and Angelica Poversky Youth Reporters
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veryone has a story to tell. Every story has a lesson to be learned.” Tricia Jose has been writing songs for nearly her entire life. And she is not alone in a family of inspired humanitarians who happen to have great talent in musical theatre. Having staged and produced more than five productions— alongside her parents Liza and R.J. and younger brother Mikey since she was young—
Kyle Gomes photo The cast of the musical Right Here, Write Now! The Musical, performed at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church last weekend. There are two upcoming shows at River Rock Show Theatre.
the University of B.C. student’s increasing involvement in her family’s musical endeavours has flourished as she embraced the role of artistic director in what may be the Jose family’s best show yet. On Nov. 16, River Rock Show Theatre will be the host of the restaged hit Right Here, Write Now! The Musical, a story of self discovery, identity, and empowerment. There are shows
slated for 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. “The dream is to start a wave of musicals that have a purpose and meaning, that inspire people to write their own stories and make a change,” says Jose. “But as well, this musical is benefiting a great cause, and that was what really inspired us to take on this project.” Proceeds of this production will be going towards building sus-
tainable education and poverty movements in Third World countries such as the Philippines through a humanitarian organization known as ANCOP, ANswering the Cry of the Poor. Jose, having been inspired by and involved in the musical productions of her parents, says, “As Mikey and I grew older, so did our level of involvement.” Last year, the Jose family’s debut production of Right Here, Write Now! The Musical raised nearly $34,000. Having produced such a success, the quartet of musical-pros decided to bring it back to the stage this fall with three new original songs, enhanced choreography, and a cast they say is bigger and better than ever before. “My parents are the overall visionaries and directors, Mikey is the musical director. The best part about working with your family is that it’s only a matter of time until a new opportunity presents itself for collaboration,” she said. Right Here, Write Now! The Musical will have four showings (two in Richmond, two more on Nov. 29 at Bell Theatre in Surrey at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) this year with even more beneficiaries. The musical opens with a group of friends on their graduation day, where they share stories of the futures to come. The story focuses on one of the graduates who struggles to find her own story and how to create a story worth telling. With inter-provincial and even international opportunities for this show arising, the Jose family’s journey of Right Here, Write Now! The Musical is only just beginning. Jose added: “The reason we feel so strongly about the themes in this musical is because we ourselves firmly believe that if we do what we can right here and right now we will be able to make a lasting difference in this world.” To learn more about the show, or to purchase tickets, visit rightherewritenow.com.
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hard to beat. The engineers have done a great job of bringing the suspension into the modern world and the new EcoBoost engine will be very popular, once people try it. The old-school buyers will be attracted to the meaty V8 but often, sensible decisions prevail and the EcoBoost is a solid experience. The styling is stunning, inside and out. To be blunt, this car will be a homerun for Ford. There are two things I’d like to see improved. The seat back has no electric actuation, which means getting the right spot is hard to achieve. The second is the suspension in the GT can be a bit bouncy over city conditions but settles right down at highway speeds – pretty minor stuff for an all-new car. The Lowdown Power: 2.3L turbo 4-cylinder with 310hp, 300hp V6 or 435hp V8 Fill-up: N/A (city/highway) Sticker price: $24,999-$52,899 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca
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community Get the inside story on Ujjal Dosanjh Richmond author Douglas Welbanks will read from his new book Unbreakable: The Ujjal Dosanjh Story at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 9. Get the inside story about Ujjal Dosanjh, who was the former premier and attorney general of BC, and the former health minister of Canada. “Unbreakable is a story about immigrants who become extraordinary Canadians,” Welbanks said. “It’s a story about politics—local, provincial and federal. And it’s a story about the power of individuals to overcome adversity and make a difference in society.” Welbanks includes lots of personal stories about Dosanjh, some of which are quite shocking. One particular story talks about a criminal attack meant to silence Dosanjh, an outspoken
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Writer-in-residence Mark Leiren-Young hosts workshops Learn about new online opportunities for writers at a free three-hour workshop given by Richmond’s new writer-in-residence, Mark LeirenYoung on Oct. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. This workshop for adults will be held in the Community Place room at the Brighouse (Main) Branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, please call 604-276-4300 or register online at richmond.ca/register and quote program #653908. If you like creative writing but English is not your first language then Telling Your Story for ESL Adults is the program for you for you. This free series of two-hour workshops takes place in the Community Place room at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate on Oct. 14, 21 and 28 from 7-9 p.m. Leiren-Young will be the instructor. Participants should have upper intermediate to advanced English language skills and be 18 years of age or older. Participants should attend all three sessions. Maximum 15 participants. To register, please call 604-276-4300 or register online at richmond.ca/register and quote program #653958. The City of Richmond’s third annual Writer-inResidence program is hosted by the Richmond Arts Centre, the Richmond Public Library, and the Minoru Place Activity Centre. “We’re thrilled to have acclaimed author and playwright Mark Leiren-Young here with us, and we know the public will benefit from his knowledge and skills,” added Shelley Civkin.
Fashion fundraiser to help Chimo Richmond Centre is hosting Jet Set Mixer, a fall fashion preview and charity event, on Sunday Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. In partnership with Chimo Community Services, the Richmond community is invited to a morning of Jet Set fashion, food and entertainment. This ticketed event is an opportunity to preview some of the most current trends in fashion as showcased by a select group of Richmond Centre’s fashion retailers and also fundraise for a local charity that is instrumental in supporting Richmond residents through crises and transition. Tickets are going fast and only 100 tickets in total are being sold. Tickets are available via the events page on www.richmondcentre.com.
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fire prevention week
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 5-11, 2014
“WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES
Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before the smoke and fire spread.
- TEST YOURS EVERY MONTH”
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Working smoke alarms can cut your chances of dying in a fire by 50 per cent. And two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. “In a fire, seconds count. Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep,” said Richmond Fire-Rescue deputy chief Kim Howell. “Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before the smoke and fire spread, giving everyone enough time to get out.”
The key focuses this year are on installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home including the basement. All smoke alarms should be interconnected, so when one sounds, they all do. Alarms can be tested by simply pushing the test button, which should be done monthly. All smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years or sooner if they don’t respond properly. Residents are also advised to prepare an emergency plan on what to do in the event they hear a fire alarm sound. To spread the message this year during Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 5 to 11— just as outdoor temperatures begin to drop and more people are flicking on their thermostats and furnaces—there are a series of open houses planned.
Local fire halls will be open: • Monday, Oct. 6 at Brighouse Fire Hall, 6960 Gilbert Rd. • Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Steveston Fire Hall, 11011 No. 2 Rd. • Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Sea Island Fire Hall, 3911 Russ Baker Way • Thursday, Oct. 9 at Hamilton Fire Hall, 22451 Westminster Hwy. • Friday, Oct. 10 at Shellmont Fire Hall, 9400 No. 4 Rd. Information booths will also be set up on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Home Depot, 2700 Sweden Way, , from 10 a.m. to noon, and at Costco, 9151 Bridgeport Rd., from 1 to 3 p.m. To learn more about fire prevention week, visit richmond.ca/fire or visit www. firepreventionweek.org to learn about smoke alarms and how they save lives. —Martin van den Hemel
Tips on making your home safer Most fires are largely preventable. The following are a few fireproofing measures for safetyconscious homeowners. •Install smoke detectors and check the batteries regularly. •Have a fire extinguisher in an easily accessible location. Ideally, there should be a fire extinguisher in every room of the home, but at the least keep one wherever fire is used regularly, such as a kitchen or by a fireplace. Ensure the fire extinguisher is charged and that you understand how to operate it. •Remove combustible materials from
around the house. Do not allow old clothing, rags, newspapers, or cardboard boxes to accumulate around the house. Discard newspapers and magazines as quickly as possible and be careful to avoid storing anything too close to heaters, furnaces or electrical equipment. •Adhere to the recommended wattage in lamps and lighting fixtures. Do not exceed the recommended bulb wattage for lights around the house. There may be overheating or shorting that can lead to fire. •Look for fireproof inte-
rior decor items. Nowadays, carpeting and furniture can be coated with fireproof chemicals. The added investment may be worth it in the long run. •Do not leave candles unattended. •Keep the chimney clean. Inspect the chimney flue regularly and have it cleaned to prevent an abundance of residual burnt material from accumulating. This creosote can catch fire itself. •Use fire-resistant roofing material. A roof should be made from metal, clay or asphalt tiles. Trim any over-
hanging branches or vegetation to reduce the amount of combustible material nearby. •Have a fire-safe wall behind wood heaters. A brick wall or another fireproof material should be used on any walls that house a wood- or gas-burning appliance for added safety. •Verify electrical safety. Extension cords and power strips should be kept to a minimum, and the outlets should not be overloaded. Replace fuses properly and don't be afraid to call a certified electrician to verify you are correctly set up.
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arts & entertainment
Mom is ready to headline Gateway’s 30th season The Shoppers Drug Mart® Tree of Life campaign supports
New Canadian comedy about a mom and her two grown daughters opens next week
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Gateway Theatre is kicking off its 30th anniversary season with the world premiere of a new Canadian comedy Conversations With My Mother. Mom dies suddenly, but doesn’t quite leave the earth, figuring her 40-something daughters still need her. At least that’s how mom sees it. The sisters are at crisis points—Lily wants to return to college, Heather is trying to fit a baby adoption into her hectic life. And mom, who is very much dead, is still around to push their
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a new appreciation for how precious life is. Audiences will easily identify with themes here. But it’s not that Kelly—a veteran in the biz who also teaches at Studio 58—is writing with a particular crowd in mind. Satisfying those fickle customers is something for artistic directors, like Gateway’s Jovanni Sy, who chose the work to open a milestone season at the Minoru Park stage. “When I’m writing, I can’t write to an audience,” she says. “Otherwise I think I just end up either curled up on the end of my bed weeping with anxiety, or just writing something really trite. So I have to write what interests me, what I think is funny, and speaks of compassion. But I can’t write thinking about my audience.” As Heather, Kelly plays a successful entrepreneur, who is childless. Sister Lily, however, had her first child at age 16, had some more, and in the play is grappling with the possibility of another. Heather’s journey in the play is in recognizing there’s more to life than a business career. Conversations With My Mother could just become a hit. For Kelly’s part, she hopes audiences will have a laugh and even recognize some of the characters’ exchanges. Said Kelly: “I’m hoping it speaks to audiences. I’m hoping that people will see themselves in this story… have it ring true to them.”
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Thank you, Richmond, for your commitment to local health care at Richmond Hospital! Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors and volunteers for supporting the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Community Cares Month. More than $223,000 was donated in September, confirming Richmond’s commitment to ensure the very best local health care. Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Community Cares Month was a month-long series of events and promotion in September in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin that unites members of our diverse community for a common cause—to donate to improve patient care at Richmond Hospital. Community Cares Month culminated in “Richmond Hospital Donation Day” on Saturday, September 27 with all-day broadcasts on CHMB AM 1320, Fairchild Radio, News 1130, a telethon on Fairchild TV and supporter booths at local malls (Aberdeen Centre, Blundell Centre, Lansdowne Centre, Parker Place, Richmond Centre, Yaohan Centre) and at Richmond Hospital for donations. Local health care needs are year-round, and donations to Richmond Hospital Foundation are gratefully received all year long. To make a gift, phone 604-244-5252, or online at www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com
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craft beer month New from IKEA:
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sports Free Screening Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 pm Ralph Fisher Auditorium Richmond Hospital Adapted from the book Why Not?:15 Reasons to Live by author Ray Robertson comes this humorous and sometimes heartbreaking film. Director Alan Zweig unravels the reasons through stories that strike deeper chords about finding meaning in our existence.
Free Screening for Mental Illness Awareness Week – Tuesday, October 7th Doors Open 6:30 Film starts at 7:00 BILL HADDOW
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After running into a neighbour at the local used record store who shared his list of 15 reasons to live, Alan Zweig felt a strong compulsion to make a film on the subject.
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Zweig uses this inspiration to develop chapters adapting the themes of Ray Robertson’s collection of essays. The stories told by participants share personal anecdotes related to (among other themes) work, love, intoxication, humour, solitude, duty, home and death. Exploring two of life’s most central and enduring questions: What makes human beings happy? What makes life worth living?”
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Hugh Boyd kicks off football season 1 p.m. Saturday at Seaquam by Don Fennell Sports Editor Teamwork has always been a hallmark of the Hugh Boyd Trojans, but this year it’s taken on additional meaning for the Richmond high school football club. While many school-based gridiron programs around the province kicked off their seasons—in the midst of a B.C.-wide teacher strike—as originally scheduled last month, Hugh Boyd watched from the sidelines. “It was a moral decision Bill (Haddow) and I made,” said Bruce Haddow, who along with his brother is co-coach of Hugh Boyd’s senior team. But now that the strike has ended, both are ecstatic to have returned to teaching in the classroom and on the field. “I’m happy everything got settled in time to salvage the season,” said Bill Haddow, a day shy of the the Trojans’ 2014 AA Varsity League debut tomorrow (Saturday) at North Delta’s Seaquam Secondary School against the Seahawks, who’ll be playing their fifth game this season. “Everyone involved, the coaches and the players, were getting pretty down with not being out there,” Bill continued. “We missed a few games, but picked up a scrimmage to fill for one of them, and the season has been extended a week on the back end. So if we get a game there, too, we will end up missing only one game.” That said, it will still be a sizable challenge for a team that on paper at least was expected to have a very successful season. Last week’s scrimmage versus North Vancouver’s Windsor Dukes—
which like Hugh Boyd opted to sit on the sidelines during the labour dispute—was the first time the Trojans were on the field since last season. Normally they would have practised for two weeks last spring and then against during the last week of August. However, the core of the Trojans has been playing community football for the Richmond Raiders’ nine-man Bantam Division team since the beginning of September and will continue to do so. Bruce Haddow said he believes they’ve learned a lot from doing so. “I’m really proud of our kids,” he said. “They worked really hard to get ready for this (high school) season and I know some of them were very disappointed, as they should have been, not being able to start on time. But their attitudes have been exceptional and we’ll do our best. We have some obstacles for sure. After eight practices we’d just be getting ready for our spring scrimmage game. But it would be a disservice to the kids if our objectives were still not to go in and try to compete and win every game. I think our kids are up to it.” Forgoing fielding a junior varsity team this season—but with full intentions of resuming operations again next year—the Trojans will draw on several Grade 10s to help fill out the 27-man roster. Hugh Boyd also plans to field a Grade 8 team, as usual, next spring. Bruce Haddow said matching or surpassing Seaquam’s intensity and physicality will be key to the Trojans getting past the Seahawks this weekend. “Our execution may not be where we would like it to be, but I expect us to play Hugh Boyd
football—run and hustle,” he said. “Those things we can do, no matter how many practices we have had. This is a talented team and once we get all our systems in and get to test them in game situations, we should be pretty good. I’m just not sure whether the season as it is will allow us to do so. Only time will tell.” As Hugh Boyd’s top lineman, Grade 12 student Max Grenzberg will be counted on to be a force as both an offensive tackle and defensive end. He’s big, athletic and smart, and Bill Haddow predicts he’ll earn provincial all-star recognition. “I also look at him as someone who can play at the next level,” said Haddow. A year younger, Grade 11 student Gabe Saklofsky is also capable of making big plays on both sides of the ball. He’ll play tailback on offence and rover (linebacker) on defence. Wide receiver and cornerback, senior Austin Do is probably the Trojans’ fittest player. Haddow expects him to contribute some big plays on special teams as a punt returner. Another Grade 12, Anthony Giorno, is much like Austin—very athletic and capable of scoring every time he gets the ball. A transfer for R.A. McMath Secondary School, Grade 11 Tyler Moxin is Hugh Boyd’s starting quarterback. Another very gifted athlete, Haddow has been impressed by his playmaking and ability to improvise. Moxin will also play the safety position. The Trojans play their first home game, hosting Burnaby’s Moscrop Panthers, Oct. 10 at Hugh Boyd Park. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
Screening organized by: Canadian Mental Health Association Richmond Branch Pathways; Vancouver Coastal Health – Richmond; and Richmond Mental Health Consumer and Friends Society
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Lum shining bright as UConn freshman Ravens’ grad nets three points in NCAA debut by Don Fennell Sports Editor Throughout her youth hockey career, Leah Lum demonstrated an ability to rise to the occasion. Now a freshman with the University of Connecticut Huskies, it’s clear she hasn’t lost her touch. Not only did Lum make the starting lineup, the only freshman to do so, but she had a goal and two assists in her college debut as the women’s hockey team secured a 4-4 tie against No. 10 Minnesota Duluth Friday night at the campus’ Freitas Ice Forum in Storrs, Conn. She also played on both the powerplay and penalty killing units. Lum committed to UConn in November 2013, just before going to the under-18 national championships. She was given
a full-ride four-year scholarship. She had offers from University of New Hampshire, Western University and University of B.C. but passed on them to fulfill her dream of playing NCAA Division 1 hockey. A consummate team player with exceptional skills, she captained the Richmond Ravens to back-to-back provincial Midget AA championships in 2012 and 2013 while displaying exemplary consistent play. And while celebrating her 17th birthday, she scored the tying and winning goals in her team’s overtime win in the BC Cup final (the first stage in the formation of the under-18 provincial team) in Salmon Arm. Lum played last season for the Pacific Steelers. She was scouted by UConn playing at a tournament in Penticton.
Don Fennell photo Former Richmond Raven Leah Lum is making a smooth adjustment to college hockey with the University of Connecticut Huskies.
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for our blocking defence to find balance and to find their ready positions earlier and to communicate. Which is a great test for us against stuff that we do not see back home,” said Spartans’ coach Ben Josephson. “We had a good video session today and the point of the session was to be more prepared at the block and in the back court, be in the ready position and have our information gathering to be a little tighter. The work that we did in the video room this morning and the work that we did on the court tonight will pay huge dividends back home when we play more conventional teams.”
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Appia’s SOLO District rises among the clouds in Burnaby By Kerry Vital
Appia Developments’ SOLO District is heading into fall and continuing construction on the first tower, Stratus, and Burnaby’s first Whole Foods. The second tower, Altus, has recently begun sales and will soon rise as the tallest tower in Burnaby. When it’s complete, SOLO District will comprise four beautiful residential towers with over 1,400 homes and tons of
retail and other commercial space. “People are embracing the community concept,” says Lisa Murrell, sales and marketing manager for Appia. “Everything about SOLO District is about quality, from the retailers to the suites themselves.” In addition to Whole Foods, SOLO District will welcome Shoppers Drug Mart, a Signature BC Liquor Store, Uncle Fatih’s pizza, Stripped wax bar, and Ricky’s All-Day-Grill. CONTINUED INSIDE
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Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood is becoming one of the top places to live in the Lower Mainland. Developers such as Bosa Developments, Appia Developments, Shape Properties and Concord Pacific are all building in the area.
Playing and living in Brentwood By Kerry Vital
Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood is a rapidly growing region, with plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, education and recreation, from golf courses to rowing to swimming. With new homes popping up every year, the area is an exciting place to live and is becoming a major urban centre. Brentwood is about 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain, and about 30 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport. This contributes to the popularity of the neighbourhood with
young professionals who commute to work. Among the developers who are building in the neighbourhood are Appia Developments, Ledingham McAllister, Concord Pacific, Bosa Development, Shape Properties and Embassy Developments. Brentwood is full of opportunities for education, from preschool to post-secondary. The largest institution is Simon Fraser University, just a few minutes from the centre of Brentwood on Burnaby Mountain. Rated as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for almost 20 years running, SFU is home to approximately 32,000 students and about 2,500 faculty and staff. The British Columbia Institute of Technology also has its main campus in Burnaby. Established in 1964, it was the first permanent trade school of its kind in B.C., and includes courses in business, information technology and engineering, among other disciplines.
It is hard to be bored in Brentwood, with its selection of parks, art galleries, museums and theatres, among other activities. If it’s a bit of culture you’re looking for, you can start up on Burnaby Mountain at the Simon Fraser University Art Gallery. It’s open to the public free of charge and the displays change every few months. SFU also houses the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, which showcases artifacts from around the world, with a focus on British Columbia. There are several parks in Burnaby, so outdoor activity is never far away. Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park includes a dog off-leash area, the Burnaby Sports Complex, the Burnaby Equestrian Centre and several walking and cycling trails. The lake itself has a rowing course for canoeing, kayaking and rowing training. Confederation Park is also an activity hub, with walking trails, a skate park, a lacrosse
box, a running track, a community centre, several picnic sites and playgrounds, baseball diamonds and other playing fields. It’s also home to the McGill branch of the Burnaby Public Library and the Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre. Brentwood is a well-connected neighbourhood, with several options for public transportation, walking or cycling if you feel like leaving your car behind. Because it’s nearly the centre of Metro Vancouver, it is easy to get on your way, whatever way you choose. Among the transit possibilities are SkyTrain and several bus routes. Your first stop for some retail therapy is Brentwood Town Centre, located in the centre of Brentwood and well-served by transit, including its own SkyTrain station. With a variety of shops, you’ll be able to do much of your browsing in one spot. Brentwood is a cook’s dream, with stores such as Bosa Foods, famous for amazing Italian imports, and Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli. Grocery stores such as Safeway and Save-On Foods are also in the area.
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SOLO District to be a ‘complete community’ CONTINUED FROM HOME FRONT
And to service both residents and office personnel, Dr. Danial Deheshi and his staff will be moving to SOLO District Dental next year, and an outlet of the B.C. Automobile Association will also call SOLO District home. SOLO District, which stands for South of Lougheed, is a complete community with a balanced mix of office, retail and green space, as well as gorgeous homes. Walkability will be an integral part of the neighbourhood via pedestrian-friendly paths. The towers at SOLO District will soon become an iconic part of the Burnaby skyline. Altus will be the equivalent of 55 storeys tall, with homes starting from 200 feet up and office space below. “The views will start from the first residential floor,” says Murrell. Altus will also house Club 55, an enormous amenity space with a barbecue area, full kitchen, media area, billiards and pingpong tables and generous outdoor deck space for residents. All of this will be located on the top floor of the tower. A quieter retreat for residents will be located on the roof deck of the 15th floor. The office tower will include a well-appointed gym that residents have access to as well, and a unique outdoor multi-sport court on the third floor. The homes themselves feature imported Italian Armony Cucine cabinetry and polished quartz slab countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms, along with wood laminate flooring in the living areas, stainless-steel appliances and nine-foot ceilings. Two of the appliances will be powered by natural gas, decreasing cost and saving time for the homeowner. The bathrooms also have luxurious soaker tubs (with an enclosed glass shower in some ensuites) and large porcelain floor tiles and wall tile tub surround. Appia is owned by Jim Bosa, son of Lower Mainland real estate icon Nat Bosa. The Bosa name is well-known for great value, customer service and amazing homes, and Murrell says this has contributed to the project’s popularity. Buyers have also been impressed by how involved the developer is and the sheer scale and quality of the homes and community. SOLO District is perfectly situated for transit, shopping, education and leisure activities. The Brentwood Skytrain station is just steps away, along with Brentwood Town Centre. Golf courses, parks, schools and fitness facilities are also nearby. “People will be hard-pressed to find a more complete community of this calibre,” says Murrell. Homes at SOLO District start in the low-$300,000s. For more information, visit www.solodistrict.com, call 604298-8800 or visit the presentation centre at 2131 Willingdon Avenue, open daily except Friday between noon and 5 p.m.
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Appia Developments’ SOLO District will include over 1,400 homes and tons of retail and other commercial space. The second tower, Altus, will be the tallest tower in Burnaby and will house Club55 on its top floor. The amenities space will include a full kitchen and huge outdoor deck space, as well as billiards and ping-pong tables and a media area.
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#8 – 7640 GILBERT ROAD + $499,000 + BEST VALUE IN CENTRAL RICHMOND. HUGE FAMILY TOWNHOUSE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING RICHMOND HAS TO OFFER! Over 1,750 square feet makes this townhome a great fit for any family, with room to grow! Three, (potentially 4), bedrooms by using large upper level games room as fourth bedroom or great office space! Efficient floor plan wastes very little space and has lots of storage. Large master with ensuite. Fenced private west-facing yard and patio. This well-managed complex is centrally located, walking distance to Canada Line, library, pool, park, schools, shopping and more! Perfect to live in or great investment property to rent out. STRATA FEES INCLUDE CITY WATER BILL. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2-4 PM.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57
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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE
CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862
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HOME CARE/SUPPORT
Vancouver family requires fulltime live-in caregiver. Duties include light housekeeping, transportation for children to and from school and other outings, meal preparation and other personal tasks as needed. Seeking compassionate, confident and dependable candidates only. Valid BC driver’s license and references required. Previous experience caring for children desired. Work will be fulltime, 40 hours per week with flexible hours. CAD $10.33 per hour. Please fax resumes to: (604) 682-6183
LOST AND FOUND
LOST: COCKATIEL “Stormy” much loved, grey & white on Saturday, September 13th at 5pm. REWARD! Please call 604-304-9849.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
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A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity
ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 • Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com
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HELP WANTED
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Dishwashers & Kitchen Help Required P/T & F/T positions available Wage depending on experience Apply in person after 11:00am
CONSTRUCTION SITE In your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic (Surrey Terminal) Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires two (2) full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM. Applicants should have an inspectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experience in a freight fleet environment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.
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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER
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COMING EVENTS ~ Sale ~ Jewelry, Watches Purses & Designer Collections
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility”
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AN OR OF S EXP COMER NEW
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EDUCATION
APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING
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SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM Admission: $6.00 ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO 1-604-316-1933 www.antiquesbydesignshows.com
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CONCRETE & PLACING
Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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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 A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
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Whether you are looking to start your career in real estate or have been selling for years and are ready to take your career to the next level, working with our team will help get you there. We are serious, energetic professionals. We believe in a direct approach to dealing with all issues which is the hallmark to our success. REQUIREMENTS: It is the reason why so • Willing and able to obtain and hold a real estate license many clients continue to • Desire to work independently and have control over your rely on us for their real professional growth • Strong work ethic and desire to be successful estate needs. Closing date: Friday, October 17, 2014 Please send résumé & cover letter to: Realtor3280@gmail.com
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• Excellent communication skills and ability to network • Positive attitude • Ability to stay calm in challenging situations • Able to set goals/ priorities and follow-up appropriately • Work well with others while pursuing a common goal • Fluent in English, Cantonese/Mandarin
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Vancouver Public Library 350 West Georgia St.
The Richmond School District is looking for
NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school. Duties will involve supervising students in school buildings & grounds during the lunch break plus assisting in the office or school library. The shifts for this part time casual position are 1.5 hours per day on those days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of elementary school-aged children and be willing to work with adolescents. First Aid & other related training, such as conflict resolution or nonviolent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay for this part time casual position is $21.53 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Interested qualified applicants should forward their resume with supporting documents along with a cover letter to RSBsupport@sd38.bc.ca before 4pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 quoting competition number # NHS002-14 Human Resources Department School District No 38 (Richmond) 7811 Granville Avenue Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
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Keynote Speaker: Baltej Singh Dhillon RCMP S/Sgt. Dhillon has shown courage and determination in his immigration journey and fight for religious freedom (he was the first RCMP officer to wear a turban while serving his duties), but that’s not the only secrets to his rising success, as he will share in this inspiring keynote.
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RICHMOND; Big, bright very clean 3 bdrm, 2 bath, very quiet house. Own lndry, sep entry & prkg. Suit quiet people. N/S, N/P. $1500 + 2/3 utils. Refs/lease. (604)600-9033
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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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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 40’ Cruise-AHome, “Pug”; debtor “Troy Hampel” to recover $4,719.21 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after October 10, 2014. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.
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. Dated at Kingston this 24th day of September, 2014 ROYAL TRUST CORPORATION OF CANADA Joan Irene BISAILLON and Wendy Marilyn FOX Estate Trustees, by their Solicitor, WAYNE GAY & ASSOCIATE 275 Ontario St., Box 370 Kingston, Ontario, K7L 4W2 613-549-4300
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The extra exercise, along with a chan nge to their diet, has resulted in a notable uptticck in their health, Peschisolido said. The Nijjers are hoping their pets will be returned and have built an enclosure theey say ensures that the dogs never escape again n. The enclosure was inspected by animaal behaviour specialist Dr. Rebecca cca Ledger, Ledger,, w wh ho noted there there aaree no ow w three fenc fences—eac ach h “a “at l least fifive ve feet tall, t ll, rob tall bust and dw well ell-construc ell-const construct ructed ed”—betwe d” b betwe t en the h Ni Nijjer’s jjer s yard yard and the the adjaadja cent Henry Anderson Elementary School School. . FREE Scrap Metal Removal. .FREE Scrap metal removal. Appls, BBQS, exercise equip, cars, etc. 604-572-3733 ww.tkhaulaway.com
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Doug Purdie was re-elected chairperson of the SUCCESS board of directors at the organization’s 41st annual general meeting Sept. 21. Jessica Chan, Derrick Chow, Grace Wong and Terry Yung will serve as vice-chairs. Established in 1973, SUCCESS is one of the largest social service agencies in B.C., providing services in settlement, language training, employment, family and youth counselling, business and economic development, health care, housing and community development.
A “world of opportunities” exist for Canadian small and mid-sized businesses in emerging markets of Asia and elsewhere, and being home to an international airport gives Richmond business many advantages in pursuing those opportunities. This positive outlook was delivered Wednesday to over 100 local business executives by Scotiabank Chief Economist Warren Jestin and Vancouver International Airport President and CEO Craig Richmond, the keynote speakers at the City of Richmond’s 3rd annual Business and Partner Appreciation event. Mayor Malcolm Brodie (above) opened the session by highlighting the city’s commitment to economic development, which has fostered both a strong development market and significant job growth in Richmond
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