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Threat of monster homes has residents worried Legal loophole in land use contracts allows developers to bypass normal house-size restrictions by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Matthew Hoekstra photo Aberdeen Centre was home to the largest public Chinese New Year event in the city.

Richmond rings in Year of the Goat Thousands turn out for countdown event at Aberdeen Centre, which drew Canada’s Prime Minister by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Eyes were dotted, firecrackers exploded and a golden dragon entertained at Chinese New Year celebrations across Richmond Thursday. Aberdeen Centre was home to the largest public event in the city, beginning with

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a countdown ceremony the night before at which Prime Minister Stephen Harper dotted the lion’s eyes just before midnight. In the morning, more than 80 performers from seven Chinese martial arts groups entertained a multiethnic crowd of hundreds in Aberdeen’s Hazelbridge Way courtyard. Some onlookers gathered outside, while others clambered for window position inside the three-storey mall—many training smartphone cameras on the action. After dignitaries dotted the lions’ eyes—a traditional start to the lion dance—fireworks exploded while acrobats moved the colourful costumes to the sounds of Chinese percussion. Martial artists then danced an 18-metre

golden dragon around the courtyard. Mayor Malcolm Brodie told the crowd his wishes for the new year—kindness among them. “We know that the Chinese New Year has become a huge cultural festival in the city of Richmond, and it’s also a time for our families. So we need to emphasis in this year…to be kind to the people we love, whether they are near us or whether they are far away.” Chinese New Year is a spring festival celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar, which this year is the Year of the Goat—an animal of the zodiac also interpreted as a sheep or ram. See Page 7

Some residents are worried that developers will scramble to take advantage of an expiring legal loophole that bypasses the normal limit on house size. Thousands of residential properties across the city don’t have to conform to the city’s zoning rules because of 1970s-era land use contracts that pave the way for developers to construct homes more than twice as large as permitted elsewhere. According to the City of Richmond, these land-use contracts are “currently producing a form of redevelopment that was not envisioned in the 1970s...houses which are much larger than the original housing stock that was built when the neighbourhood was established,” city spokesperson Ted Townsend said. Land-use contracts were used in the 1970s to establish land-use regulations for large parcels of land. Historically the contracts could not be modified or discharged from a property without the property owner’s consent, Townsend said. See Page 4

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Matthew Hoekstra photos Chinese New Year celebrations at Aberdeen Centre Thursday morning featured 80 performers. Photos clockwise from top left: A family watches the action in the mall’s courtyard from behind a velvet rope; a lion dance; performers wait for their turn; a photographer snaps a photo of the stage with the grounds littered with debris from firecrackers; golden dragon performers; and Thomas Fung, CEO of Fairchild, and fortune teller Sherman Tai take turns dotting the eyes of the dragon.

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From Page 1 These zoning loopholes are expected to be legislated out of existence by 2024, but in the meantime, there’s plenty of consternation amongst homeowners about how their neighbourhoods might be irreversibly transformed in the meantime by opportunists. City staff are currently reviewing the Bill 17 legislation in detail to determine what options the it has with respect to land use contracts. The Westwind neighbourhood, just east of Steveston, between Railway and No. 2 Road and south of Steveston Highway, has hundreds of homes with land-use contracts. Longtime area residents have repeatedly clashed with newcomers to the neighbourhood, who have torn down older homes and erected much larger houses in their place. Take the case of 11251 Kingfisher Dr., next to Westwind Elementary School, which is part of Land Use

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Contract 157. If that 7,588-square-foot property had been subject to the city’s zoning bylaws, the landowner would have been limited to building a 3,540-square-foot house. But under the terms of the land use contract, the owner could have built a 9,105-square-foot home. Instead, after neighbours and the city convinced the new land owner that building a monster house wasn’t neighbourly and fitting with the character of the neighbourhood, a 5,118-square foot custom two-storey home was constructed instead starting in 2009, still nearly 45 per cent larger than would have otherwise been permitted. Had that builder insisted on constructing the larger home, the City of Richmond would have been powerless to prevent it. “When the city’s building approval division receives a (building permit) application in an area governed by a (land use contract), city staff attempt to co-operatively work with the property owner to develop a proposed house design that responds and respects the form/character of the surrounding area,” Townsend said. “The city does not have legal authority to require home owners to build smaller homes than a (land use contract) would permit, but we’ve found that

“I have an interest in this topic because I....have been living in a construction zone for over three years now.” — Neil Cumming

through a consultative negotiation process, staff have been able to improve proposed building design.” Still, residents like Neil Cumming are concerned about what’s to come. In fact, Cumming isn’t thrilled by what he’s seen to date. “I have an interest in this topic because I....have been living in a construction zone for over three years now,” he wrote in an e-mail to The Review in December. The Union of B.C. Municipalities has agreed to eliminate land use contracts throughout B.C. in June of 2024, with cities being given until 2022 to enact new zoning for these properties, he wrote. “While at first this may sound like good news, it means that in the intervening period, there is bound to be a flurry of development of (land use contract) lots before the (land use contracts) expire. Hence, the situation will in all probability get worse before it gets better.”

Long-time Richmond realtor Lynda Terborg said she warned the city five years ago that it had created a problem by passing a new set of zoning bylaws that failed to take into account these land use contracts. Terborg said the intent of these land use contracts was to assure home buyers that their new subdivision would remain faithful to the original concept, with developers, for example, banned from building similarly-designed homes within 100 feet of each other and on the same side of the street. But what was overlooked, Terborg said, was that these land use contracts were linked to the set of zoning rules of the day, which applied in the 1970s and 1980s. Those zoning rules, encompassed in Bylaw No. 1430, were entirely replaced by Bylaw No. 5300 in 1989, effectively severing that legal link between that land-use contract and By-law 1430. So when the city acquiesced to public pressure and changed local zoning rules dealing with house size—reducing the maximum allowable square footage in the 1990s—that didn’t affect the properties with land use contracts. According to Land Use Contract 157: “Subject to the following provisions,

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the use and development of the lots shall conform to the provisions of the zoning by-law of the Corporation of the Township of Richmond, being bylaw No. 1430 and amendments thereto.” Bylaw 5300, enacted in 1989, was no longer considered an “amendment” to the previous bylaw, which severed the legal link that controlled the land use contracts, Terborg said. When the current zoning bylaw, No. 8500 was enacted in 2009, Terborg’s cries for action fell on deaf ears at city hall. But last year, the province introduced legislation that placed a sunset date on these land-use contracts. “The legislation also establishes a very prescriptive process that may enable a local government to discharge a (land-use contract) prior to the province’s established sunset date,” Townsend said. “City staff are currently reviewing the provincial legislation in detail in order to determine what options the city council may have with respect to (land-use contracts) as a result of the recent legislation changes...,” Townsend said. Land-use contracts take precedence over the city’s zoning bylaws, and can only be modified or discharged with the mutual consent of both the city and the property owner. Terborg hopes the city will take advantage of the new provincial legislation and change the zoning rules before the issue gets out of hand. According to the city, there are approximately 90 different land use

contracts in place on approximately 4,100 single family lots. There are also approximately 50 different land use contracts in place on approximately another 3,300 commercial, industrial and multiple family lots (including strata lots). Coun. Linda McPhail, chair of the planning

committee, said city staff are currently working on a report that’s expected to be made public in March or April, when it’s presented to the planning committee. The report is expected to include options on how to deal with the land use contracts under the new provincial legislation, how to set up new

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of the flourishing of multiculturalism,” said Wat, B.C.’s Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism. Chinese New Year celebrations continue this weekend: •Friday through Sunday Canada Berries winery at 12791 Blundell Rd. will host a familyfriendly celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring entertainment, fireworks and dancing. •At Aberdeen on Saturday, the

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EDITORIAL: Misplaced fears over vaccines

t was about a year ago that B.C. had to deal with an outbreak of measles, with about 100 cases popping up in the Fraser Valley, and a few more scattered around the province. This year, it’s Ontario’s turn. Though it’s still a common disease in many Third-World countries, the once common childhood ailment is rarely seen in Canada these days. There is one main reason for that: Vaccinations.

Complications from measles include ear or respiratory infections like pneumonia, and in extreme cases, brain inflammation, blindness and deafness or, rarely, death. Measles accounted for 500,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2000. Mass immunizations have drastically reduced that figure. By 2012, the number of measles deaths had been reduced by 80 per cent. But the number of children that are being vaccinated is shrinking – many parents are willing to risk their children’s health, and that of

others, by refusing to have their kids vaccinated. According to Fraser Health records, more than 30 per cent of infants in the health authority’s region are not getting vaccinated on schedule against diseases such as measles, diphtheria, polio and Hepatitis B. More than 15 years ago, a British doctor, Andrew Wakefield, suggested the measles vaccine, long proven safe, might cause autism. His study has long since been found not only inaccurate, but fraudulent. Yet, with the help of the

Internet, the scare – and others like it – has been perpetuated. Experts are concerned that people who refuse one vaccine may be spurning others as well, setting communities up for outbreaks of other dangerous diseases, like diphtheria and whooping cough, that are slower to propagate. The typical course for common measles, especially with modern medicines, is relatively mild. But why put your child through even that, and put others at risk, for misplaced fear of a simple

vaccination? While a rare few may have good reason – backed by the opinion of a medical professional – to avoid vaccines, it is still in everyone’s best interest to rely on the advice of doctors, rather than put misplaced faith in the veracity of the Internet. Vaccinations are not mandatory, of course, so in the end, it is the responsibility of parents to make sure they are making decisions based on fact, rather than misinformation. Their children’s health may depend on it. — Black Press

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ordan Bateman is leading the “no” side in the referendum over adding 0.5 per cent to the provincial sales tax to pay for new transit projects in Metro Vancouver.

He has insisted all along that the referendum is really a prime opportunity to send a message to TransLink. That message is, in his view, that it needs to deal with issues more transparently, proactively and cost-efficiently before it is entitled to one more cent of taxpayers’ money. His opponents, the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition, and the Mayors’ Council (except for three mayors who oppose the sales tax idea), state that the referendum has nothing to do with TransLink. They say it is about securing a source of funding to build new projects which, they admit, will be managed and operated by TransLink. Bateman’s message is clearly resonating. TransLink’s secretive board (high on his target list) has voted to remove Ian Jarvis from the CEO position, although he will continue to collect his $468,000 annual salary until his contract expires in 2016, and will continue to advise TransLink. Reporter Bob Mackin tweeted about the situation with a unique comparison that is worth repeating: “Rare moment in history: Two popes, two MLB

Doug Allen will running TransLink for $35,000 a month.

commissioners and two TransLink CEOs, but problems abound in all three organizations.” Jarvis is being replaced temporarily by Doug Allen, who earlier worked in reorganizing BC Ferries. This was at an early point in the BC Liberals’ tinkering with that organization. He will be paid $35,000 per month. Allen has been running InTransit BC, the private company that operates the Canada Line. Even before the mayors decided on the sales tax increase as the best way to

boost transit funding, it was obvious that TransLink’s record would be a big issue with voters. Bateman, who in his capacity as B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has revealed many of its blunders, had a nice, easy target. It seemed to me back in December that someone would have to take ownership of those problems and clean up — but the clean-up required starts at the top, with the way the organization is overseen and structured. The CEO does have day-to-day

control over how it is run, but there have been a lot of other cooks spoiling the broth over the years. It’s high time the BC Liberals admitted that giving a number of secretive, private boards authority over how to spend and raise tax dollars at TransLink and its various subsidiaries isn’t working. When the first act of the private TransLink board was to give directors handsome retainers, it was obvious that serving the public was very low on the list of priorities. Transit is an essential

component of large urban areas. Much of what TransLink does works quite well. But mismanagement of SkyTrain breakdowns, the Compass card, police overtime and executive compensation has turned off a great number of hardworking taxpayers. TransLink’s bumbling attempt to throw Jarvis under the bus (albeit with a wallet full of cash) isn’t going to bring them back on side. Frank Bucholtz is editor of the Langley Times.

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If you don’t build it, they will not come Editor: I have many questions about what is going on in Richmond that affects the public domain, and the details of the decisionmaking processes actually used in arriving at decisions, but they would divert attention from what are two current local challenges. One of these challenges has to do with language and public signage in particular. Humans have been given the gift of language whose purpose is to facilitate inter-communication so that we can better understand each other in a multilingual community, not just Richmond. However what is really needed is to press our leaders to work towards

establishing a global language that every world citizen would learn and use in addition to one’s mother-tongue. The ramifications of such an achievement would go a long way in uniting the world (and local) community. If battling for bilingual or trilingual signs in Richmond moves us towards achieving this vision, I’m for joining the battle. The second challenge has to do with traffic congestion, a man-made problem—too many people driving too many cars and trucks. So what made it possible for too many people to cause the congestion? One of many factors is that our municipal governments continue to

Jerk alert Editor: I would like to send a note to the brazen, daft thief, who stole our garden bench in broad daylight on Feb. 17th. It was sitting at our front door where it has been for three years. (Previously, it sat for nine years in front of our old home in Terra Nova.) I was home all morning and heard what I thought was the mail being delivered. I went downstairs to check and opened the front door, only to discover our beloved “popsicle bench” was gone. This occurred between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Westwind area. Shameful. Jane Queree Richmond

approve building more and more “residences” – it’s a deliberate densification goal of Richmond and apparently one that most other nearby jurisdictions are madly approving. I believe, if you don’t build it, they will not come because there would be no accommodation for them! My concern is that we are being asked to pay a tax to solve problems we have now, and that present “immigration policies” will simply create the same problems in the future because more and more people/businesses will move in to create them. You will have to guess what my vote will be! Merrill Muttart Richmond

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Excellence at Richmond Hospital awarded “My area of specialty is minimally invasive surgery. It allows me to administer a whole spectrum of surgical care to allow patients to recover quickly and have the least impact on their bodies.”

— Dr. Sharadh Sampath

Are those documents a Will? For the first time, a B.C. Court has considered the part of the Wills Estates and Succession Act (WESA) designed to cure a deficiency in Testamentary documents of a deceased person. One of the reasons for the government’s changing of our centuries-old law in this area is to allow for the expression of a person’s real intentions with respect to their Estates, even if they did not express those intentions in the “right way.”

The Pulse of Richmond Hospital Natalie D. Meixner

The case is known as Estate of Young, and reasons for judgment were released last week. The deceased passed last summer. She had made a Will. But the Executor later found two other documents at her home. One was signed, and the other was not. The signed one indicated a chosen distribution of personal property to six people. The unsigned document named a friend of the deceased to handle the distribution of the property.

s citizens of Richmond, we all know how much our community has to offer. But it’s also interesting to note how attractive it can be for doctors and other health care professionals who work at Richmond Hospital. In the world of health care, talent attracts talent with the result that excellence leads to greater excellence, fostering exceptional individuals who spark innovation, right here at home. Dr. Sharadh Sampath is wonderful example of this. Joining the talented team of surgeons at Richmond Hospital in 2010, he became the head of the Department of Surgery two years later, at the age of 35— one of the youngest in the history of Vancouver Coastal Health. Since joining he has shown exemplary leadership, initiative and passion for both minimally invasive surgery and metabolic/bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity and related diseases. Last month Dr. Sampath was honoured with

Dr. Sharadh Sampath is the head of the Department of Surgery at Richmond Hospital.

Business in Vancouver’s distinguished Forty under 40 Award for his demonstrated excellence in leadership and his contribution to the community in addressing obesity, a health condition estimated in 2011 to cost B.C. $1 billion. Here is Dr. Sampath’s perspectives on his work in his own words: “My area of specialty is minimally invasive surgery. It allows me to administer a whole spectrum of surgical care to allow patients to recover (quickly) and have the least impact on their bodies. “Whether it’s for cancer surgery, metabolic and bariatric surgery or other intra-abdominal conditions, we see patients from 18 to 100 years old. People are living longer, so we see more and more patients in their 90s. We also see young patients who have diseases that

prevent them from going back to work or being with their families. “There’s a long-term relationship with our patients at Richmond Hospital. We see them through the tough times to hopefully improve and regain their health. And we see the great outcomes from surgery, which allows them to return to their lives and their loved ones. That’s very rewarding. “I decided to subspecialize in metabolic and bariatric surgery as well because I wanted to set right a few myths that obesity is a ‘your fault’ problem to address the negative stigma. Our team wanted to develop programs that improved access to care in a field where very little care was available provincially. I wanted to encourage other health care professionals to get involved to help those suffering from

obesity. I feel like we’re accomplishing this in our program at Richmond Hospital. “We have made a significant effort to build high calibre medical and surgical teams here to draw in people with areas of sub-specialty expertise in the province—these rare talents who want to be part of a special local hospital, but one that also plays a role in helping patients from right across the province.” “Some of our more recent work has been to establish a metabolic and bariatric surgery research program. While I’m the director of the program and oversee research, every member of the team has a crucial role to play to research how best to deliver multidisciplinary care and to achieve the best outcomes for patients. See Page 12

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The Court held that the facts of each case will determine whether the Court will exercise its power to “cure.” If the document represents a deliberate, fixed and final expression of intention, it may be cured. The signed document was held to be a Testamentary document, while the unsigned was not. In my opinion, this case tell us that Courts will consider “deficient” documents, which is important. In the coming years, I expect Courts will develop tests to help determine which documents may be saved. Visit our website (www.WillPowerLaw.com) or call us at (604)233-7001 to discuss your Wills, Estates and Seniors’ questions.

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Que Syrah, Syrah! Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)

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Crafty reading material for do-it-yourselfers But I’m always tempted to branch out, so I checked out a few of Richmond Pubic Library’s different crafting books. In Junk Genius by Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk, there’s a plethora of ideas for repurposing all kinds of stuff. My personal favorite is the hanging metal birdcage used to hold silver candleholders and different colored candles. I also

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The YVR Explorer Tour runs twice a week, all year long.

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A night of jazz from students is set for Feb. 27 by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond’s teenage talent will bring to life the sweet, soft rhythmic notes of jazz music Feb. 27 at Gateway Theatre. Music in Our Schools: Jazz Nite

2015 is an annual showcase of jazz music from high school students across the Richmond School District. Featured are jazz bands, choirs and combos. “The event is for all secondary schools in Richmond to share each school’s jazz program’s music with one another,” said Jan Berman, music director at Matthew McNair Secondary. Music teacher Garth Bowen

started the event years ago before his retirement in 2014. Berman has now taken up the flame to keep it going. Participating schools this year include Hugh Boyd, Hugh McRoberts, Richmond High, J.N. Burnett, Steveston-London and Matthew McNair. Tickets to next Friday’s concert are $8; call the Box Office at 604-2701812 or visit gatewaytheatre.com.

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Rising Stars take centre stage Annual Richmond Orchestra concert inviting four young musicians to show their skills by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

t’s one of Canada’s most famous concert halls, and at age 13 Olivia Cho made her debut on its stage. It’s fair to say the young cellist was a tad jittery. She was, after all, performing as a soloist with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver. “I did get nervous about playing in such a large hall in front of so many people, but as soon as the piece started, I was able to focus on simply having a fun time with the music,” said Cho, now 14. Cho is one of four featured musicians who will perform with the Richmond Orchestra at its annual Rising Stars concert Saturday. The quartet—which also includes

pianists Athena Deng, Eric Liang and Mariya Orlenko—are all prize winners from last year’s Richmond Music Festival. Cho won the festival trophy for Most Promising String Player. Cho began learning to play music on the violin before switching to the cello. She’s been learning the instrument since age five, and has already accumulated an impressive list of awards. In 2013 she placed first in the Canadian Music Competition. Last year she was named a winner in the Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition at the Vancouver Academy of Music. Cho has also earned many distinctions at the Kiwanis Music Festival and Friends of Chamber Music Competition, and is the youngest winner of the Vancouver Academy of Music’s Kay Meek Competition. Music runs in her family: dad is a high school music teacher and mom is a singer and former music teacher in Korea. Cho’s older sister plays violin. Cho has also played piano, but cello has always been her favourite instrument.

Rising Stars with the Richmond Orchestra •Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Richmond Pentecostal Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy. •Featuring Oliva Cho, Athena Deng, Eric Liang and Mariya Orlenko •Tickets, $6 to $20 (under age six free), at 604-2762747, roca.ca or at the door

“The cello is often considered as the instrument with the closest range to the human voice. It possesses an incredibly warm, sonorous tone that I love being able to create and use as my own personal voice,” said Cho, who also plays in her church and in a school club that performs at seniors’ residences. Under the baton of James Malmberg Saturday, Cho will perform “Variations on a Rococo Theme” by Tchaikovsky.

Clockwise from top left: Olivia Cho, Mariya Orlenko, Eric Liang and Athena Deng.

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Melody A. Johnson in Miss Caledonia. Photo: Rick Roberts

he year is 1955. Desperate to escape the chicory-pulling, stall-cleaning, hay-baling drudgery of life on Rural Route 2 Caledonia, Peggy Ann Douglas has a plan. Following in the footsteps of starlet Debbie Reynolds, Peggy Ann will simply become a movie star—and she will start her journey to the top by winning the local pageant. Can she sing, twirl and pivot her way into the judges’ hearts, or will shaky nerves and a “Puritanical Work Ethic” sabotage her efforts? Brimming with love, comedy, and a staggering work ethic of its own, Miss Caledonia is a delightful exploration of optimism and reality down on the farm. Miss Caledonia was written by Melody A. Johnson and features a virtuoso solo performance by the playwright. Melody is a Dora Award-winning actress who cut her teeth at Second City in Toronto and on the city’s many stages. Her performance features no fewer than ten character changes, ranging from spirited protagonist Peggy Ann to Hollywood icon Bing Crosby. Joining Johnson onstage is accomplished musician Mary Fay Coady providing original ﬁddle accompaniment. Be sure not to miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that combines a winningly open-hearted story, deft and hilarious characterizations, a charming original score, and a lead character that young girls and their mothers alike will love.

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MARCH 5–14, 2015 • MainStage More info: www.gatewaytheatre.com Box Ofﬁce: 604.270.1812

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Q: What does the average funeral cost? A: Like other professional services (legal, dental,

in the mail an advertisement Q: Iforjusta received company coming to Richmond to buy

Gold and Silver. They seem to be located in a hotel. How do the prices they pay compare to your prices?

I have seen this direct mail piece as well and have been less than impressed with these type of companies. They come into town and lowball all the sellers with ridiculously low offers. We had a reporter bring two ladies who were at one of these “road shows” to us for a comparison offer. Our offer was THREE HUNDRED PERCENT MORE than what the road show was offering! We have had many other people come in to sell us their gold and coins after being offered very low valuations at these “hotel “ shops. It does not matter which coin shop you go to in the Lower Mainland... you will likely get better offers than what these companies buying from shows at hotels will offer you. I like to believe that our store is the most fair and definitely the friendliest for people who want to sell. JIM

medical) the costs depend on the services, merchandise and final disposition method that the family chooses.

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Each service planned is as unique as the family that makes the arrangements. The same can be said for cemetery products. There are many variables and options that the family can chose from. Only when all options are presented, can a cost be determined.

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The three previously discussed risk factors for people developing dental cavities were their bacterial biofilm plaque composition, saliva flow, and frequency of snacking/eating. The fourth obvious factor is your level of home care. What is usually not obvious is what home care routine and especially what products are being used. A high risk caries patient with severe/frequent decay with low saliva flow and bacterial imbalance may be regularly brushing and flossing. Simply doubling their efforts will not get them healthier or they would already be improving. Telling people to brush and floss more can be frustrating especially if they are already diligently doing it, but are still getting cavities. Recommending appropriate patient-specific products and therapies is often not welcomed by some patients. The majority of dental care products in the supermarket aisle are good for most people and fine for those without caries risk factors present. These situations call for the more specific products, which are usually not available over the counter. Unfortunately, these patients often erroneously believe the dental practitioner is recommending these products to make money by up selling. Most preventive practices selling professional dental therapeutic products earn less than 1% of their revenue from product sales. In fact, it is often considered too much of a hassle for many practices to bother with. The reality is that for patients experiencing dental decay regular daily use of alkaline dental products with pH in the range of 8-11 can reverse the shift from cavity-causing bacteria to healthy bacteria, as well as, quickly elevate acidic oral conditions caused by diet. Using a protocol such as a neutral pH gel worn in a tray on the teeth at night has been shown to significantly improve oral health. A recently developed system of specific dental care products known as CAMBRA (which is an acronym for: caries management by risk assessment) incorporates different therapy agents to counteract a person’s caries risk factors. These include agents for pH neutralisation, therapeutic levels of xylitol and fluoride, remineralisation agents and broad-spectrum anti-bacterial agents. Simultaneous reduction of other modifiable risk factors is also recommended. Next time, more about these CAMBRA therapeutic agents.

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can chiropractors help to Q: How promote health? First we should look at what the definition of health is, and according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, “health is a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” We cannot base our health on the absence of symptoms alone. For example, disease processes can be ongoing in the body without symptoms; we can see this with tooth decay, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, etc. The spine and nervous system are what control our body’s ability to interpret and respond to its surroundings. As a chiropractor my job is to reduce or eliminate interference to the nervous system by detecting and correcting spinal subluxations, misalignments in the spine by providing adjustments. Subluxations may be present without symptoms or pain. However, often there is still nerve compression or irritation; where parts of the body will not be functioning at their optimum. With the help of an adjustment your body is in a better position to self-heal and regulate. Hence we need to make getting our spines checked for proper function a part of our lifelong journey towards better health regardless of our expression of symptoms.

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Considering the climate we live in, the most important number one defect detected during the inspection process is moisture and drainage. This is the leading cause of dry rot, major structural damage and mold. It is important that grading of the property slopes away from the home. The roof must be inspected and be watertight. The exterior wall cladding must be watertight. Plumbing throughout the home must be free from leaks. These criteria must be met or the results can be catastrophic. Look for the following indicators in your home: Moisture stains around the ceiling, walls or windows A worn roof (with binoculars) Water ponding on the exterior by the foundations or staining/dampness on the foundation walls. Gaps, cracks or stains on exterior cladding.

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situation in which a critical layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from the layer of blood vessels that provides it with oxygen and nourishment. There are many causes of retinal detachment, here are a few; age, trauma, extreme myopia, previous retinal detachment. Symptoms of a retinal detachment include the sudden appearance of floaters, sudden flashes of light, a shadow or curtain over a portion of your vision. The longer retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss in the affected eye. Contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist if you are symptomatic.

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Absolutely you should be concerned. These breaks are very common in Richmond. Over the past 19 years, we have excavated and replaced dozens of “saddles” in townhouse complexes such as yours throughout Richmond. In addition to, or before, repaving your parking lot, I would consider replacing your water main. It would be a shame to have to cut open the new pavement to repair another saddle. At the same time, plan to replace the water services that run from the saddles to each unit. For this portion, in many cases, we can pull through a new water service without the need to excavate up to the unit, or remove sidewalks.

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In today’s mortgage environment with new lending regulations, and less than 20% down, you are required to income qualify, and provide the following: 1. employment history, gross income confirmed by employment letters and recent pay slips 2. if self-employed, a minimum of the previous 2 years income tax returns (T1 General) and CRA’s notice of assessments. 3. the source of the down payment must be confirmed with 60-90 days history unless the down payment has been gifted and confirmed by a gift letter (must be an immediate relative such as a parent) 4. if the source of the down payment is from the sale of another property, that is easily dealt with. 5. a minimum credit score of 620 6. check to see how much time you need to withdraw your deposit

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Panthers promote community spirit Cheer teams step up to brighten the lives of others by Don Fennell Sports Editor

anther cheer members are serving up smiles throughout Richmond. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delivering home-made valentines to seniors, collecting for the food bank or volunteering at the Richmond Animal Protection Society, these energetic youth are learning early in life the potentially profound impact their simple acts of kindness can make. Last Saturday, with love in the air on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, it was the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tiny Team

of three- to fiveyear-olds that led the initiative to further extend the sentiment. Already armed with the support of their older clubmates, the little ones brokered the assistance of classmates in Kindergarten classes throughout the district to help them make Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Card to hand out to residents at two local residential care facilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minoru Residence and Rosewood Manor. Some 100 children at Lord Byng Elementary alone made cards, which were presented to the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;each with unconditional love. An unstructured game of

Panther cheerleaders reach their goal of collecting more than 500 items for the Richmond Food Bank.

With Stephanie Kennedy looking on, a Panther cheerleader hands a Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day card to a resident at a local residential care facility last Saturday.

Panther cheerleaders have plenty of participants for a game of beach ball.

beach ball added to the occasion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing the smiles on the faces of the elderly, many without family, was so special,â&#x20AC;? said Stephanie Kennedy, who along with business partner Dawn Silver have always seen Panther Cheer Athletics as more than simply an outlet for sports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We continue to talk a lot about the club being more than just a cheer gym,â&#x20AC;? said Kennedy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want our athletes to become

Kennedy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team success often correlates as to how close a team is outside of competition. It helps them overcome challenges better, and to gain a greater appreciation for each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s differences and struggles. The more in sync you are the more success youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy.â&#x20AC;? The Panther Mini Team recently wrapped up a food drive for the Richmond Food Bank in which they collected

well-rounded, to reach their potential as athletes but also to develop leadership skills and develop a social responsibility and become better people. The philanthropic initiatives stem from that.â&#x20AC;? The cheerleaders themselves are typically the ones who come up with an initiative, and then spearhead it. They do all of this while trying to concentrate on both their academic studiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

many are honour roll studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as well as the athletic pursuits. At each level, the Panthers are routinely among the best in every competition they enterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including internationally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact our athletes have so much opportunity to spend time together doing these initiatives lends itself to an amazing bonding between the teams and the friendships the athletes form, as well as those of their families,â&#x20AC;? said

over 600 items and $100 in cash. And this Saturday afternoon, one of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior teams will help to update and rebuild the rabbit enclosure at the Richmond Animal Protection Society. They may be simple acts of kindness, all of which are intended to help others. But the biggest winners of all may be the cheerleaders themselves, for the satisfaction from giving of oneself is all but indescribable.

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Colts corral berth in provincials Richmond High’s Grade 9 boys’ basketball team secures spot with nail-biting semifinal win in districts by Don Fennell Sports Editor It took everything the Richmond Colts could muster. And then some. But with gritty determination— and yes, a little luck—the Colts have realized their goal of corraling a berth in the upcoming provincial juvenile boys’ basketball championships to be played March to 6 at St. John’s and Kitsilano secondary schools in Vancouver. The upstart Colts punched their ticket with an edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting 53-50 come-frombehind victory over the North Shore’s Handsworth Royals before a zealous crowd Wednesday at Richmond High. The win lifted the emotionally-spent Colts into

the Lower Mainland zone final versus Burnaby South Rebels, the province’s undisputed No. 1 seed for the last two years. With their win over Handsworth, the Colts guaranteed themselves at least a top-two finish. The top three teams at the zones will advance to the provincials. “We are all thrilled to be taking part in the provincial tournament this year,” said rookie head coach Brandon Harbour. “The whole, entire team has been working hard day in and day out to get to where we are. We have made a lot of progress in the second half of the season which has helped propel us into the position we are in. Every player on the team has played a huge role in our success whether it is moral support from guys on the bench to the starting five who

have brought there best to each and every one of our payoff games these past couple weeks.” Trailing much of the game, at one point by as much as seven points, the Colts—with Harbour able to lean of the sage advice of veteran assistant Jared Hulme— surged ahead late in the second quarter to take the lead at halftime. But that was short-lived when the Royals stormed out of the dressing room with five unanswered points. That continued to be the margin of difference until the Colts lifted their fans from their seats with a gallant comeback that included a pair of unexpected three-pointers by Justin Cheung and a pair of clutch free throws by Daniel Aanasivevskyy who counted Richmond’s final six points.

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Elementary school hoops provides base for future by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Davian Tsang practises driving by a teammate during a training session at Grauer Elementary School.

At the home of the Phoenix striving to be your best is a mindset that is continually promoted— inside and outside the classroom. The Grade 6/7 girls’ basketball team, under the guidance of Gillian Partridge, is no exception. But the game of hoops also fosters similar rewards in elementary schools throughout the school district where play is in full swing. For many of the young athletes it’s their first exposure to basketball—a game that enjoys a fanatical following at the high school level. At the elementary level, students get an opportunity to

Kwee nets badminton crown Willine Kwee’s determination came to forefront at the provincial colleges badminton championships last weekend in Surrey. And the second-year Kwantlen Polytechnic University business student from Richmond made the most of it to earn a second trip to the nationals, which this year will be held March 5 and 6 in Halifax. Kwee defeated Langara College Falcons’ first-year player Jacinda Yeung 24-22, 1521 and 22-20 and Vancouver Island University Mariner rookie Helen Cheung 21-15, 21-9 to win the women’s singles title. Kwee started strong against Yeung and led in the second game until a misstep on the court caused her to have to adjust her game. Kwee lost the second game but fought hard and came back to clinch the third game and overall set, before she dispatched Cheung in two quick games. This will be Kwee’s second consecutive appearance in the nationals, but the first in women’s singles. Last year at the 2014

learn basic skills and teamwork, says Partridge, in a season that consists of several exhibition games among the respective schools. The campaign concludes in a “feeder” tournament for the students entering high school the following year. In the first week weeks of March, the elmentary school teams are invited to a tournament hosted by the high schools in their catchment area. This is always a highly-anticipated event for the Grade 7s. “There, the players get to compete against other elementary students, who the following year may be their Grade 8 basketball teammates,” says Partridge.

championships in Edmonton she competed in women’s doubles. “Willine is a fighter. Even when she is down during a game, she has great control and discipline to stay focused to WILLINE KWEE get the job done,” said Eagles’ head coach Morgan van Heukelom. “She played an unbelievable game against Jacinda. She came through in a very hard-fought three games and we are very proud that she will be representing KPU at nationals.” Selected to the tournament’s women’s all-star team (doubles player Eric Chiu of Richmond earned an all-star spot on the men’s team), Kwee was also selected the Pacwest athlete of he week.

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Evolve destined to become a landmark residential building Sometimes big things come in small packages, and that is exactly the case for Evolve - a new high-rise condominium in the heart of Surrey City Centre. The tower is anchored in West Village, an exciting new neighborhood where convenience and luxury collide. Marketing Director, Kiran Rai says the homes are perfectly priced for a first time buyer looking to get into Metro Vancouver’s real estate market. “We often hear about how unaffordable homes in Metro Vancouver can be, it can be tough for first time buyers to get into the market,” she says. “That’s exactly what makes

Evolve unique to other tower homes, because Evolve offers concrete homes for less than the price of wood frame.” Evolve by WestStone Group will offer “micro” suites for people seeking urban ease in a home offering strategic space. One development in particular, which is located a block from city hall, will feature a 316-square-foot studio suite for less than six figures. “Evolve homes start at $93,900, meaning that with a down payment of $5000, your monthly mortgage would be less than a car loan payment,” says Rai. “Even students can stop renting and afford to buy their own homes.” But Evolve isn’t just getting at-

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tention because of its price point. Exclusive to the Evolve Sales Centre is their Thin-Air Augmented Reality technology that allows each guest to essentially walk around inside a virtual version of one of the suites using the free Evolve 3D app on their own phone or tablet. Also, screens inside the sales centre allow potential buyers to see what a 3D version of their preferred floor plan looks like. The 36-storey tower offers 406 homes in a range of suits, including studios, one- and two-bedrooms, twobedroom and dens, townhome lofts, and penthouses. The suites themselves offer laminate

wood flooring throughout the entry, bedrooms, and living spaces; 8.5-foot ceilings throughout; large windows and spacious balconies to ensure plenty of natural light. The surrounding area is part of a master-planned community of West Village. Downtown Vancouver is accessible by transit at Surrey Central Skytrain Station, and over 140 stores and retailers are located at nearby Central City Shopping. The area offers a community plaza, city hall, library, shopping, recreational facilities and entertainment to ensure urban ease. Or grab a coffee, walk the dog and enjoy a jog or a stroll any time of day

through the many paths and parkland of the pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. “What’s more is that Surrey was recent named one of the 7 most intelligent cities in the world, according to the Intelligent Community Forum in New York,” says Rai. If you have ever dreamed of owning a home, the opportunity is within reach with Evolve. The Sales Centre is located at 13328 104 Avenue in Surrey, BC. The anticipated date of completion is Early 2018. For more information, visit: evolvecondos.com

EVOLVE is destined to become a landmark residential building stressing livability and sustainability

UBC’s Prodigy close to every urban amenity, yet surrounded by the ocean and forest parks Buffered from the rush of the city by Pacific Spirit Forest, and perched on South Wesbrook Village at UBC, is Prodigy by Adera – a collection of 188 urban apartment homes. “We are really excited about this,” says Eric Andreasen, vice-president of marketing and sales for Adera. “The UBC area is some of Vancouver’s most premium real estate because it brings a casual environment together with an intelligent lifestyle nearby one of the world’s highest ranked universities.” Prodigy is the second six-story wood-frame building at UBC that compliments its natural surroundings and incorporates elements that celebrate the west coast lifestyle. It is close to every urban amenity, yet surrounded by acres of gorgeous forest parks, trails and beaches. Extensive green spaces and pathways link the community together, giving homeowners stunning views of Mundell Park that quaintly borders the site. If the vibrant city of Vancouver is what you crave, Andreasen says it’s no more than twenty minutes away. Prodigy provides a balanced lifestyle for homeowners who seek the reprieve of the elements without sacrificing urban conveniences. Residents can enjoy small neighborhood shops and services, cafes and restaurants, with Save-On Foods, UBC Hospital, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Anthropology nearby. Andreasen says that for the long-term, Prodigy is perfectly suited for families, whose children can gain an education all in one area with access to some of the top schools in Canada, including University Hill Elementary and High School and UBC. Once inside, homeowners will find both space and elegance. Unwind with spa-like luxury in Prodigy’s beautiful bathrooms that combine sleek style and durability. The elegant kitchen uses an open-floor layout and eye-pleasing aesthetics. It comes equipped with stainless-steel appliances, porcelain tile backsplashes and floors, and quartz slab countertops. Cooking is made easy; the rest is up to you. Adera’s private rooftop lanais provide ample space to relax or entertain outdoors. Best of all, each patio is

In true West Coast Modern style, these luxury apartment homes are inspired by a natural design aesthetic, achieving visual and ecological harmony. covered with a solid extension of roofline, so whatever the mood or the weather, the fun can happen yearround. Of the bedrooms, Andreasen said they took customer feedback into consideration. “We were listening to their desires, and what they were asking for was four-bedrooms,” says Andreasen.”So we put combo units together and have substantially enhanced units – we’re excited to bring it the market.” Prodigy is available in one-bedroom to four-bedroom configurations, ranging from 556 to 1,482 square feet. Homeowners at Prodigy will also have access to the i.D. By Me program, which allows personalized upgrades that suit each individual’s lifestyle and personality. Options include choosing color scheme and flooring or upgrading appliances. Prodigy is designed with simplicity in mind to create an environment that emulates the true west coast lifestyle– one that encourages relaxation. “Every aspect is designed and built to the highest standard in terms of quality and sustainability,” says Andreasen. “It’s always a big moment to actually be able to move into the building. The grand opening of on-site displays and the public release of the second building takes place Feb. 28, with private previews available the week in advance for VIP customers, friends and family. Prodigy’s new Sales Centre is open this week, at 118 – 6033 Gray Avenue, Vancouver. For more information, visit www.adera.com, email prodigy@adera.com, call 604-221-8878.

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Recently inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, renowned former Richmond resident Dr. Jack Taunton is joining another esteemed group as a lifetime member of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. He was honoured with this prestigious designation last December, but formally welcomed Friday at a sport medicine conference in Ottawa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Tauntonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career in sport medicine is extensive, impressive and well-deserving of this recognition,â&#x20AC;? said Paul Melia,

president and chief executive officer of the centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has contributed so much to JACK TAUNTON Canadian sport and we are proud to see (the) acknowledge(ment) of his accomplishments. (We) proud to have such a prominent individual on our board.â&#x20AC;? Taunton joined the board in 2013. He is a professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Division of

Sports Medicine at University of B.C. and is the director of sports medicine for Fortius Sport and Health. He was the chief medical officer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and for Canada at the Sydney Olympics, two Pan American and two World Student Games. He was also the team physician to the NBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vancouver Grizzlies. Taunton was selected as a life member of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport for his extensive contributions to sport medicine in Canada.

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7571 LINDSAY RD. An exciting opportunity to own a deluxe custom built home in an ideal WEST RICHMOND location surrounded by other million dollar homes. 5 bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, Den, Family room and Media room. Elegant finishings include: gourmet kitchen with quality granite (plus separate spice kitchen) and top of the line appliances, rich hardwood flooring throughout the main, 15 foot great room ceilings, hand crafted wood mantel and bold crown mouldings. Enter your personal oasis in the spacious Master Bedroom with ensuite bath graced by a deep soaker Jacuzzi tub !

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INCREDIBLE VALUE! 4 BEDROOM HOME • Asking $1,188,000 Richmond Landmark! Thomas Kidd Built this home in 1912 for his eldest daughter as a wedding gift. This spectacular well kept home sits on a picturesque 11,396 sq.ft. property surrounded by gardens and farmland. The imposing farmhouse has a bell-cast hipped roof and dormer, two brick chimneys, 23’ x 8’ front porch with a party-sized two-tier sundeck in back. 4 bdrms & over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space. Many updates over the years includes kitchen and baths, new roof & siding, gas hot water heating, w/new boiler & H/W tank. Recently installed central vacuum system. Painted exterior Sept 2013. Impressively restored interior keeping its charm with wood floors, windows & doors. has a mortgage helper! Virtual tour available 11620 No 4 Road, Richmond.

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JBT ENT. LTD. dba Bozzinis Restaurant located at 13655 104 Ave. Suite 105, Surrey BC V3T 1W3 seeks 2 f/t perm. cooks specializing in East Indian cooking & able to prepare lunches, dinners and buffets, Plan menus; Ensure quality & determine food proportions; Monitor & order food supplies. A min. of 2 yrs of cooking experience & workable spoken English is also required. Salary is $18/hour. Email your resume to bozzinisrestaurant@gmail.com

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

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Village Green Hotel Vernon, B.C. requires a director of sales & marketing. For job description and to apply go to www.villagegreenhotel.com/vernon-careers.

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TRANSPORTATION

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

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

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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

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

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

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To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968

By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 32’ Sloop “Gzeletez” (K#:14K9879); debtor “Cam Buksa” to recover $4,366.65 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after February 27, 2015. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

Debtor: Darren Michael Cingel Debt Amount: $1530 Vehicle Info: 2001 BMW X5 VIN: WBAFB33531LH06490 Last Sale Date: August 15, 2014 Debtor: Sundeep Setia Debt Amount: $1330 Vehicle Info: 1978 Mercedes 280c VIN: 11407312001227 Last Sale Date: September 4, 2014

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World Duty Free Group Canada presented its annual donation cheque of $20,000 to Touchstone Family Association’s Front Porch program. From left to right: CEO Freda Cheung, Patricia Or, Amelia Koh, Viola Ng, Touchstone’s incoming executive director Judy Valsonis, Touchstone’s Dave Cooper, Carol Hardie, Chris Samulak, Dee Sharma, Elaine Xu and Liliana Ogata.

Richmond resident and strength athlete Jody Cranston won first place in the Weight Throw event at the B.C. Indoor Track and Field Provincial Championships at the Kamloops Tournament Capital Centre last weekend. Cranston, who competes for the Greyhounds Track and Field Club and is coached by Dave McDonald, set the B.C. Provincial 45-50 Weight Throw record by throwing the 35 pound implement 29 feet at the B.C. Athletics Association sanctioned event.

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Lotus Light Charity Society searched for just the perfect recipient to receive hundreds of new toiletries. Justin and Ada of Lotus Light delivered boxes of soaps, shampoos, body lotion, hand cream, and hand sanitzers to St. Alban’s Drop-In Centre just before Valentine’s Day weekend. The drop-in centre is a hall next to St. Alban’s Church and is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, tea, computers, TV, books, DVD player is accessible for homeless. Free breakfast is provided every Saturday Lotus Light Charity Society Vancouver also donated 16 new sleeping bags and 40 Winter Care Packages to the Richmond Outreach Team. Lotus Light Charity Society is a registered non-profit that helps the homeless of Richmond and the Lower Mainland. See www.lotuslightcharity.ca for more info.

Sunberry Fitness is taking part in Workout to Conquer Caner fundraising for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Instructors are doing this spring by volunteering their time to host classes and workshops by donation, including a recent sexy jazz fundraiser with instructor Marilu Retana and owner Julia Zu.

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