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Imperial Landing talks at standstill City staff urge council to hold off on moving library until review of options for Steveston Community Centre by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Talks to move Steveston library to Onni’s vacant Imperial Landing properties have stalled, city council heard Tuesday, dampening prospects of expanding the cramped Steveston Community Centre into current library space. In its continued bid to rezone the ground-level floors of its six riverfront buildings—built in 2013—Onni offered to lease the city space for a library one year ago. Elected officials pressed the developer for a better deal, but staff reported they “have not received any new information from the developer.” City staff are now advising elected officials to keep the 4,000-square-foot library at the community centre, in light of an expected review of the Moncton Street centre’s future—a report on which is due late this year. The centre is nearing the end of its life, and timing for its replacement needs to be considered, noted Kim Somerville, manager of arts services, in her report. “Population in the Steveston area has grown significantly over the past 10 years resulting in an increased demand for services and for space in both the community centre and the library. Continuing to co-locate the library with the community centre in the future is considered desirable and beneficial to both parties and to the community,” wrote Somerville. Last September the Steveston Community Society told the city it was in “desperate need” for more space—particularly for fitness programs.

Sophie Manfredi photo An exercise group gets a workout in last year outside Onni’s vacant Imperial Landing properties on Bayview Street.

“Our existing space is very limited and to be able to compete with other programs such as those offered by the Richmond Oval and other community centres, we need to expand and improve our facilities,” said Beth Ovenden, president of Steveston Community Society, in a letter to council’s parks committee. City staff also studied two other shortterm solutions for relocating the Steveston library, but determined neither were feasible. A portable building in Steveston Park would provide 13,000 square feet of new space, but would cost $4.5 million and occupy park space. Buying or leasing another property was also examined, but finding a space more than 10,000 square feet in the village is a challenge, staff say. Tuesday’s report still leaves the unresolved issue of Onni’s Imperial Landing buildings. Despite failing in repeated bids to rezone the land before construction, Onni has insisted the city still rezone the empty ground floors from mixed maritime use to allow a broader range of uses. If the city no longer pursues a library for the site, it’s unclear what amenity package would sway civic politicians from approving Onni’s rezoning request. In its last application, Onni also offered the city $2 million in cash for community amenities. See Page 3

Artist Dan Corson’s Spinners public art will encourage people to engage with each other in Richmond’s City Centre. See story, p. 12.

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Richmond soccer coach charged with assault The Crown has approved criminal charges against a local professional soccer coach for two incidents last fall. Roberto Sciascia, the Metro-Select head coach for Richmond FC, faces two counts of assault. Sciascia’s lawyer, David Tarnow, appeared in Richmond provincial court last week on Sciascia’s behalf. Sciascia, 54, is charged in connection with putting his hands around the necks of two boys in two separate incidents during practices involving Richmond FC teams. The first incident took place on Oct. 21, when Sciascia was teaching the players how to choke the defence, and then allegedly put the hands around the neck of a 12-year-old boy to illustrate a point. The boy was unhurt. On another occasion, Sciascia allegedly put his hands around the neck of another boy, a 13-year-old, during a different soccer team’s practice. Once again, he was making a point about choking the defence. But that incident, which also did not result in injury, was never reported to the board. None of the allegations have been tested in court. As first reported by The Richmond Review in January, Sciascia was arrested by Richmond RCMP on Jan. 6, though he was not charged with any offence. He was initially barred from coaching any sports teams, but Sciascia’s lawyer successfully had his recognizance conditions altered in court so that he could coach under

the supervision of an adult. He was banned from being in contact with the two teams on which the two complainants play. Sciascia has coached with Richmond FC for about seven years and has had a lot success guiding the Metro teams. He’s a former player who once suited up for clubs in Europe, including Académica and Vittoria. BC Soccer has indefinitely suspended Sciascia from coaching as a result of the charges “BC Soccer was made aware of serious allegations surrounding Richmond FC Coach Roberto Sciascia earlier this year,” the soccer governing body said in a statement. “Having reviewed the allegations and information available regarding Roberto Sciascia, the BC Soccer Judicial Committee implemented an immediate and indefinite suspension in line with the BC Soccer Rules and Regulations – Discipline Rule 10. “Roberto Sciascia is therefore suspended immediately and indefinitely from all soccer related activities. “BC Soccer’s decision is prompted by the formal charges being pursued against Mr Sciascia as a result of the March 31 court date. According to a statement from Richmond FC, “Richmond FC removed Mr. Sciascia from any soccer related activities once learning that formal charges were made against him. Mr. Sciascia has been suspended by BC Soccer in line with the BC Soccer Rules and Regulations.” —staff reporter

‘Steveston is growing in leaps and bounds’

Martin van den Hemel photo Soccer coach Roberto Sciascia has been charged with two counts of assault.

From Page 1 But several Steveston business owners spoke out against Onni’s bid last year, saying new retailers would adversely affect existing merchants. The Steveston Merchants’ Association’s solution is to rezone half the space for office use, and split the rest between maritime and general commercial uses. Coun. Bill McNulty said Onni has yet to respond with new information, adding he’s unaware whether the file is a priority for the firm. “All I’m trying to do is get the best possible situation for the citizens of Richmond. It’s up to them to come up with the ideas.” Relocating the library to Imperial Landing is just an idea, he said. An ideal location, he said, is inside a new community centre that would replace the first one ever built in Richmond. “We’re getting a facilities report back from staff, and to me a new community centre has to be on it for the people of Steveston. Steveston is growing in leaps and bounds, and the community centre was built in 1957 with add-ons. We need to be building a brand new one— two or three storeys high.” Onni did not respond to a request for comment by press time.

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Richmond Olympic Oval budget grows to $14 million Expenses jump 21 per cent in year Richmond Olympic Experience is set to launch by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A multimillion-dollar subsidy from taxpayers will again keep the Richmond Olympic Oval in the black this year, according to financial documents presented to council Tuesday. City coffers will contribute $3,239,700 to the River Road facility in 2015—up $31,700 from last year—to help keep up with expenses that have grown 21 per cent. Memberships, admission fees and program revenue remain the biggest sources of income for the oval—forecasted to pull in $7.6 million. Padding the oval’s bottom line is another $2.3 million from the 2010 Games Operating Trust. Expenses are forecast to total $14 million, up from $11.6 million last year. The growing budget reflects three new lines of business at the oval: the Richmond Olympic Experience, retail and YYoga.

Yyoga opened its yoga studio inside the oval in January, while the Richmond Olympic Experience—an Olympic museum inside the oval—is scheduled to open in June. A retailer is expected to begin operations around the same time. Both the city and the Games Operating Trust subsidize the oval’s operating budget each year. In a brief outlook included in the threepage budget document, the oval corporation says an expansion of programs aimed at high-performance users is planned in disciplines such as goaltending, futsal, volleyball and soccer, along with a tactical training program for first responders. New fitness programs include a spring launch of the ballet-inspired fitness program LeBarre and an outdoor summer adventure series. Also planned is a promotion to mark Canada’s declaration of 2015 being the Year of Sport in Canada. The oval will provide up to two free child memberships for every young adult, adult or senior membership purchased, along with offering new volunteer opportunities in sport.

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Scheduled to open in June, the Richmond Olympic Experience will have elements on all three floors inside the Richmond Olympic Oval, along with the building’s grounds.

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City Page Community news covering April 8 to April 21, 2015

Planning Committee

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2015 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting) Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting)

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

15 Development Permit Panel Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Council Chambers, City Hall 3:30 p.m.

20 General Purposes Committee

Monday, April 20, 2015 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Public Hearing Monday, April 20, 2015 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m.

Planning Committee Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

REaDY Summit Saturday, April 18 Celebrate Earth Day and get REaDY to learn at the 2015 Richmond Earth Day Youth (REaDY) Summit. This fun, free event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Hugh Boyd Secondary School, 9200 No. 1 Road. Listen to inspirational experiences from young environmental

leaders during keynote speeches. Take part in workshops that cover a wide variety of sustainable topics such as vegetable gardening, energy consumption, paper making, eco-marketing and wildlife awareness.

to develop the whole child intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally. All of these programs offer a positive and encouraging learning environment for children of all cultures and backgrounds.

For more information on the 2015 REaDY Summit, please visit www.readysummit.ca, www.facebook.com/readysummit or follow @REaDYSummit on Twitter.

Please contact the individual community centres for program information, to register or before visiting to ensure you bring everything needed to register your child.

Development Permit Panel Meeting

Heritage Commission calls for nominations

Wednesday, April 15 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers

Deadline is April 14

Agenda Items: 1. 9055 Dayton Avenue (Formerly 9051 and 9055 Dayton Avenue) - DP 14-657872 Yamamoto Architecture Inc. - To permit the construction of 23 two-storey townhouse units at 9055 Dayton Avenue on a site zoned “Low Density Townhouses (RTL2).” 2. 11380 Steveston Highway - DP 14-657502 - Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. - To permit the construction of a 558 m2 addition to the building at 11380 Steveston Highway on a site zoned “Industrial Community Commercial (ZC6) – Ironwood Area.” 3. 13600 Smallwood Place - DP 14677729 - Buttjes Architecture - To permit the construction of a 546.9 m2 (5,887 ft2) addition at 13600 Smallwood Place on a site zoned “Vehicle Sales (CV).” Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

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The annual Richmond Heritage Awards recognize the special accomplishments of individuals and organizations that have contributed to preserving, restoring and promoting Richmond’s heritage. The City’s Heritage Commission is encouraging the public to submit nominations for the 2015 Richmond Heritage Awards, to be presented at the Richmond Regional Heritage Fair’s closing awards ceremony, Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Anyone may submit a one-page summary nomination for an individual or an organization, describing the role of the nominee. The submission deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Richmond’s rich heritage is one of the things that make the community such a special place. It’s not often, though, that we pause and take special notice of the heritage treasures all around us. The buildings, landscapes, artifacts, and the people and their histories – all of them are rich resources of our collective past. The awards jury will be composed of members of the Richmond Heritage Commission and guest jurors. All decisions of the jury are ﬁnal. For further information, please contact the City’s Policy Planning Department at 604-247-4626 or email kevin.eng@richmond.ca.

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Lulu Series: Art in the City Free guest speaker event What role do arts festivals play in expressing and shaping a city’s evolving sense of itself? Find out on April 23 when the PuSh Festival’s artistic and executive director, Norman Armour, presents the second of three talks in the 2015 Lulu Series: Art in the City. This presentation takes place on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road. For over ten years, Vancouver’s PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has been presenting and animating contemporary works for the stage and public spaces that explore and reﬂect upon civic history and identity. Innovative, trendsetting, provocative, experiential and thought-provoking are words commonly used to describe a “PuSh show.” In this presentation, the festival’s co-founder, Norman Armour, will survey a group of stand-out projects that demonstrate how the arts, and in particular festivals, can be a means of mapping the historical and cultural, the private and public, and the social and political realms of a city and its inhabitants. For more information on the festival, visit pushfestival.ca. All Lulu Series events are free. Seating is limited so please RSVP at lulu@richmond.ca. For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/luluseries.

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Aunt convicted of putting glue in baby’s ears by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter In what police describe as a bizarre tale laced with deceit, jealousy and cultural pressures to produce male offspring, the aunt of a seven-week-old baby has been convicted of aggravated assault. Wei Wang, a 30-yearold Chinese national, was convicted in December following a lengthy RCMP investigation launched in February of 2013 when the then seven-week old began wailing and his parents rushed the baby to the emergency to discover that both of the child’s ear canals had been super glued. The baby required surgery to remove the hardened glue, and Richmond Mounties then began their investigation to determine how the glue got there. Wang was convicted in December, though police released a press release regarding the case yesterday. “What followed was a lengthy criminal investigation,” Richmond RCMP Const. Dennis Hwang said. “As investigators dug deeper, a bizarre tale unfolded of deceit, jealousy and the cultural pressures to conceive male offspring.” Richmond RCMP Cpl. Chris Tarasoff, of the serious crimes unit, said the case was an emotionally trying time for investigators. “This was a bizarre yet extremely sad case,” Tarasoff said. “We do have a message though; we have zero tolerance towards any types of crimes against children. These crimes will not be tolerated and we will investigate them to the full extent of the law. Fortunately, this young child will most likely make a full recovery and that is the best result we could have hoped for.” At the time that police announced the investigation, CBC News reported that the baby was living in a home with his parents and their extended family. “Several family members claimed the sister-in-law Wei Wang was jealous of Baby Y because she had two daughters,” the CBC article said at the time. “The victim’s father also claimed he’d found a needle stuck in his son’s car seat a few weeks earlier.”

Convicted killer’s confession tossed Court finds Richmond RCMP were negligent in treatment of suspect by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A man who won a new trial after being convicted of killing his girlfriend’s brother in their Richmond home six years ago, has successfully had his police confession ruled as inadmissible. The B.C. Supreme Court ruled late last month that Di Long Feng’s statement to police about what happened on the night of March 11, 2009, can’t be used in his new trial. The court ruled that it has a reasonable doubt as to whether Feng’s statements were voluntary. Feng had originally been convicted of second degree murder in June of 2011, but won a new trial after appealing the decision to the Court of Appeal for B.C. Last month’s voire dire ruling dealt with a portion of the evidence that the Crown planned to use in Feng’s second trial.

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“From the time of the detention of Mr. Feng, the police ignored his most basic physical needs. So obvious was Mr. Feng’s shaking, faintness and unquenchable thirst that one officer wondered aloud whether he was going into shock, yet no steps were taken to assess him,” B.C. Supreme Court Justice Catherine Wedge ruled. “Despite his ongoing request for food because he was dizzy and faint, Mr. Feng was not given food of any kind until 9 p.m. and when some was offered, it was completely inadequate.” Feng’s glasses were shattered and he couldn’t see properly, yet no steps were taken to assess the degree of his inability to see without them. “Further, the failure of the police to provide timely access to counsel resulted in the numerous spontaneous comments of Mr. Feng from which the police derived significant information, and which the police then used to their advantage during Mr. Feng’s interrogation.” And with regard to interrogating Mr. Feng in the middle of the night, the court found that although this may sometimes be necessary, that wasn’t

the case in this particular circumstance. “Mr. Feng was the only suspect,”Wedge noted. “The crime scene was secure and the witnesses to the crime had been interviewed. The only rational inference to be drawn in the circumstances, despite protestations of the interrogators to the contrary, is that they knew there was a better chance of obtaining a statement from Mr. Feng when he was emotionally drained and deprived of sleep.” Richmond Mounties were unavailable for comment at press time. In February of 2014, Feng was granted a new trial by the Court of Appeal for B.C., which unanimously found that the “trial judge’s charge to the jury was confusing and, when combined with the

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manner in which the judge reviewed the evidence with respect to the issue of intent, carried the risk of a miscarriage of justice.” On the night of the murder of Jeffrey Wong, Feng was at Wong’s residence, helping Feng’s girlfriend—Wong’s sister—install a kennel for a dog she’d recently acquired. When Wong returned home, he was “extremely angry” over the presence of the dog in the house. He then struck her twice in the face. After the first slap, Wong’s sister pleaded for Feng to intervene. Feng ran toward Wong with his arm raised, and inflicted four life-threatening stab wounds.

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April environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s Enhanced Pesticide Management Program, Sustainability and Waste Reduction initiatives. These workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for other participants to attend. Repurpose Old T-Shirts or Skirts Wednesday, April 8 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. REG # 843109, Free, 13+yrs Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road

Fresh Storage and Easy Freezing Saturday, April 18 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. REG # 892008, Free, 13+yrs Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street

Backyard Bounty: Organic Harvest Year Round Saturday, April 11 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. REG # 890608, Free, 13+yrs Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Road

Growing Fruit Trees in Containers Saturday, April 18 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. REG # 889258, Free, 13+yrs Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway

Canning Fruits and Vegetables Saturday, April 11 1:00-3:00pm REG # 865075, Free, 13+yrs Hamilton Community Centre 5140 Smith Street Homemade Cleaners Wednesday, April 15 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. REG # 834510, Free, 13+yrs South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road

Get Ready Richmond Personal Preparedness Workshops Register for free workshops The Personal Preparedness workshops will teach you the risks, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster. There are two ways to register for these workshops: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. April 16

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Organic Fruit Tree Pest Control Saturday, April 18 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. REG # 889309, Free, 13+yrs Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway Backyard and Balcony/Patio Composting Wednesday, April 22 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. REG # 784358, Free, 13+yrs Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road

Closing the Loop, Reducing Waste Saturday, April 18 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. REG # 890109, Free, 13+yrs Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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EDITORIAL: Left-lane laws not necessary

.C.’s Ministry of Transportation is hogging the left-hand lane, speeding toward another misplaced priority. Minister Todd Stone’s recent announcement that the province is looking at legislation targeting left-lane hogs on the highway is populist pandering, it’s unnecessary and it’s undesirable. Stone suggests left-lane huggers are particular to B.C. – coincidentally the province in which he happens to commute to work. Apparently, everyone who drives slower than our transportation minister is a slowpoke and everyone who drives faster than him is a maniac. This isn’t a law for which British Columbians have been clamouring – it seems to have appeared in our rear-view mirror from out of nowhere. One imagines the minister turned red with road rage recently, stuck behind some driver who failed to accelerate. On the long list of transportation problems faced by residents in this province – especially in the Lower Mainland – slow leftlane drivers wouldn’t likely crack the top 10. It’s a nuisance, sure. But not something our elected officials should be concerning themselves with at this point in time. Stone says ICBC statistics and RCMP traffic reports show that

New signs are being put up on B.C. highways to encourage people not to block the left lane.

failure to keep right causes a lot of collisions, but we suspect that the impatient drivers who surround the cautious ones are every bit as culpable. Must our roads suit only the fast and the furious? Already the B.C. Liberal government has raised speed limits, conditioning motorists to race at Mach 1. Any crackdown on left-lane hogs is going to empower tailgaters and road-ragers, potentially causing more car crashes. The province has been erecting signs along the highways gently reminding motorists to keep right; that should suffice. As well, in many parts of the province, the highway speed limits have already been bumped up to 120 km/h —though not on Highway 1 through the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. While it can be frustrating to drive behind those who plod along in sub-compacts – some of which may have trouble revving up to 120 km/h – most of them are familiar enough with the unwritten rules of the road, and will move over to the right lane just as soon as it’s safe to do so. Yes, the left lane is there to get us where we’re going, faster. But for drivers who are in that much of a rush to get where they’re going, legislation is not the answer. Perhaps they could just leave the house a couple of minutes earlier. —Peace Arch News

B.C.’s labour market goes global

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Tom Fletcher

he labour situation in B.C. is showing increased signs of strain, even before a long-promised boom in heavy construction gets set to ramp up this summer. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced last week that B.C. is suspending its “provincial nomination” program for 90 days. This program allows the

province to recommend people for federal immigration, based on skills in demand in B.C. The B.C. provincial nomination program saw its number of applications triple to 1,200 for the month of December, as the federal government cracked down on the temporary foreign worker program. Thousands of temporary foreign workers who have hit the four-year deadline are being sent home, with many of them turning to the provincial nomination track. Bond has been pleading with Ottawa to raise B.C.’s annual provincial nomination quota from 5,000 to 7,000 or more. The threemonth pause is so her ministry can add staff and speed up processing time. Backlogged applicants will still be considered, and exemptions for health care workers and a northeast pilot program are being maintained. Even with the current slump in energy prices

and before anticipated pipeline and liquefied natural gas projects start, the labour shortage in the northeast is near crisis. The last time I was in Dawson Creek, radio ads were offering signing bonuses for qualified truck drivers. In Fort St. John, grocery and hardware retailers have come to depend on foreign workers to keep going. While supposedly educated young people work part-time and refuse to leave the comforts of southern city life, this is the reality up north, and it’s only going to get worse. This summer, work is scheduled to start on the Site C dam on the Peace River, the most costly construction project in B.C. history. And a union vs. non-union battle reminiscent of the old Expo 86 labour wars is underway. The B.C. and Yukon Building Trades (BCYT) are demanding a project agreement that requires

all workers on Site C to be paid their rates, and are warning of chaos on the huge project if they don’t get their way. BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald told me that’s not all they want. They are also seeking quotas for members of their unions on a project that will be a small city of 1,700 people at peak construction. BCYT executive director Tom Sigurdson says that while all sides acknowledge the need for foreign workers for Site C, he wants to control that too, working with their affiliated unions in the United States. There will be nonunion construction firms, some of them owned by aboriginal communities in the north. There will be contractors affiliated with the Christian Labour Association of Canada. The BCYT hopes to set wages and conditions for them all, and influence Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker program to boot.

McDonald and Premier Christy Clark have politely told them to pound sand. Their formula would add millions in costs to the project, driving up BC Hydro rates even more than they are already rising. BC Hydro has already done dam upgrade projects using a “managed open site” model and it’s not inclined to return to the era of W.A.C. Bennett as Sigurdson demands. Sigurdson makes a valid point that when two concrete masons compare paycheques on the Site C project and one sees he’s making $5 an hour less, he won’t be happy. He will want the higher rate, and the BCYT is taking BC Hydro to court to ensure they can recruit new members on the site. It looks like a hot summer ahead. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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bringing different perspectives, life experiences and knowledge, yet sharing the common bond of being cardiac patients. And I am indebted to the excellent staff who made this program such a great learning, life-changing experience. I want to express much appreciation for the friendly, caring professionalism of Joan Prescesky (RN and program coordinator), Karen Tyldesley (registered dietitian), Rishma Dhalla (occupational therapist) and

Governments are first in line to abuse the elderly Editor: Mr. Jack Micner included a very interesting column about elder/senior abuse in your paper recently. He stated “The financial abuse of the elderly is, in my opinion, an epidemic.” No kidding! The Canada Revenue Agency is authorized with the blessing of our members of Parliament to deny a person over age 71 of having an RRSP and making matters worse—requiring the person to hand over their retirement savings to the annuity industry or convert to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) and be subject to increasing annual mandatory minimum withdrawal rates far in excess of reasonable investment returns available today. In other words, the 72 year old is the only sector of society subject to a tax on retirement savings capital. I believe, age discrimination is a prohibited ground of discrimination under Canada’s Human Rights Act and the Charter which allegedly guarantees everyone equal benefit of the law. In reality, the federal and provincial governments are first in line to abuse the elderly. Shame. Class action law suit anyone? Witness the proposed .5% PST increase for TranLlink, proposed road usage fees, bridge tolls, municipal tax increases, increased BC Hydro and ICBC rates and of course when hydro rates increase, taxes (federal, provincial and municipal) must increase to pay the increased hydro rates for things such as hospitals and schools to be paid by the homeless, unemployed and elderly on fixed incomes. Elder abuse – case closed. Good luck everyone. Ken McLennan Richmond the richmond

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Emily Chou (PT and physiotherapist). Kudos also go to Fiona, the program's tireless volunteer and Dr. Andrew Jakubowski, cardiologist, program medical director. While the program is coming to an end, I know that the lessons learned will help me in my new beginning of personally living a "heart healthy" life. For this, I am deeply thankful for the Heart Healthy Program at Richmond Hospital. John Yap Richmond

We were never a bombing nation Editor: As Stephen Harper ramps up the war drums for an extended intervention in Syria, it’s important to look back at what has happened. This was supposed to be a 30-day mission in Syria. Then, it became a six-month mission. Now, we’re looking at a year and more. Just a couple weeks ago, officials from the Department of National Defence said that they expect the mission in Iraq and Syria to last for years. For years? International law also matters. Per Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, countries are to seek permission to invade another country. The United States already has for it’s intervention in Syria. Canada has not. Canada does not have legal permission to bomb Syria. And Canada was never a bombing nation. We were a peacekeeping nation for the longest time. We were the ones welcomed with open arms. We were the ones that people associated with peace and freedom. Now, we’re bombing countries that have never attacked us, similar to how in 2003, the United States invaded a country that never attacked it, in Iraq. There’s an election coming this fall. My fellow Richmondites, what questions are you going to ask the candidates? In my view, it’s time for a change. Canada is now entering warfare, with increasing costs to taxpayers, no timeline and no legal basis. There is no plan for this war and for Stephen Harper and the Conservatives, there is no end in sight for this war. Ramesh Ranjan Richmond

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Celebrating the best in Richmond Editor: I would like to commend The Richmond Review for identifying the best of Richmond. Sometime, we take a lot of things for granted. As a result, we often have a tendency to overlook some of the lovely people and beautiful places in our own neighbourhoods and the community. I arrived from Punjab (India) in Vancouver/Richmond in the mid1960s. At that time Richmond was still a township and had a rural touch to it. Terra Nova, Lansdowne, Dover Crossing and many other landmarks of Richmond were still being farmed. Along No. 5 Road there were a lot of vegetable gardens in the backhands and storefronts selling produce etc. Ditches were an integral part of this community’s landscape. The Richmond of 2015 is very different from the Richmond of mid-1960s. In this context, some changes have been positive whereas some have not been so great. Your readers have been very articulate about these issues-both positive and negative. Some feel that Richmond is changing too fast. Naturally, they are very concerned about the fast changing face of this community. Public input/ feedback is crucial for the betterment of a community. It helps the decision makers at city hall to set course for the future. In my opinion, despite a number of concerns, this community continues to be as one of the

most desirable ones to live in. To its credit, during the past eight years, through its annual surveys Richmond Review has done an excellent job in highlighting as to what makes this city such a fine place to live. I am sure this year again we will find out more about the people, places, organizations and businesses that make this city great. In the meantime, let us remember that Richmond is considered to be one of the cleanest and healthiest communities in Canada. Richmond citizens are reported to have the longest lifespan than residents of any other community in Canada. Our parks, walking trails, community centres, ice arenas, swimming pools and other recreation facilities are second to none. Where else will you find places like Stevenson Village, the crown jewel of Richmond, and more than 25 places of worship of different religious denominations along a few kilometers of a stretch of road popularly known as our Highway to Heaven? I think it is a blessing to live in a country like Canada and a city like Richmond. Balwant Sanghera Richmond

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Richmond Public Library hosts B.C. authors in week-long series Authors strut their stuff for Read Local BC Come and hear local BC authors read from their works and talk about the writing and publishing process at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate. Programs include: Friday, April 10th from 7-8:30 p.m. ·Evelyn Lazare, author of The Ladies Who Still Don’t Lunch ·Marilyn Wilson, author of Life Outside the Box: The Extraordinary Journeys of 10 Unique Individuals •Saturday, April 11th from 10:3011:30 a.m. · Lesley Taylor, author of The Dynamic Introvert will talk about “How to SelfPublish” •Saturday, April 18th from 10:3011:30 a.m. ·Nick Noorani, author of 365 Tips for Newcomers: Your First Year in Canada These programs are free and drop in, and take place in the Kwok-Chu Lee Living Room. As part of Read Local BC, a group of Chinese Canadian authors will be talking about their books in Cantonese and Mandarin. These programs will take place in the Kwok-Chu Lee Living Room. Registration required. To register, visit any branch of Richmond public Library, register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/events or call 604231-6413. Programs include: Friday, April 17th from 7-9 p.m. (In Cantonese and Mandarin) ·Wah Ying Chan, author of children’s books ·Catherine Shi, author of poetry books ·Yuping Li, novelist and essayist

·Zhaoyuan Liang, writes about the Dream of the Red Chamber •Saturday, April 25th from 1:30-4:00 p.m. (In Mandarin) ·Ya Hsien with Bai Long – Topic is “The Beauty of Chinese Poetry and drama: Dialogue with Ya Hsien”. Children’s authors will also be strutting their stuff during Read Local BC. The following free programs are for families with children age 6 and older, and will take place in the Kids’ Place program room. Free and drop-in. Programs include: Friday, April 10th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Registration required. ·Holman Wang, author of the Epic Yarn books. Holman will demonstrate how he uses felting to make Star Wars characters and create his books. To register, visit any branch of Richmond public Library, register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/events or call 604-231-6413. Friday, April 17th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Drop-in •Lori Sherritt, author of Hungry for Math Poems to Munch On and Lelou’s Journey is presenting “Playing with Words…Exploring Where Stories are Born.” This hands on and on-your-feet workshop explores how using drama to role-play can inspire stories, characters and novels. The workshop features several drama games that lead to creating a live and improvised plot, and concludes with a series of writing stations where participants can try their hand at writing, coached by a published author. “Part of the ‘Read Local BC’ awareness campaign that’s being promoted by the Association of Book Publishers of BC, the goal is to encourage the public to support local authors, libraries and BC-published books,” said Shelley Civkin, library communications officer. For more information please 604-2316413.

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And that means forging relationships with area schools, community centres, charities, support groups and faith institutions and providing sponsorship for local events and fundraisers. The restaurant also offers a hot lunch program for local schools. For large group events, bbq’s, picnics and parties Church’s also offers bulk orders. You can call the store directly at (604) 285-6162 to place orders for pick-up. Or you can visit their website www.churchschickenbc. ca for bulk orders, coupons and promotions. Restaurant mascot Funky Chicken is available to attend local events, and anyone who

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Colourful ‘rooms to inhabit’ coming to City Centre

New public artwork will likely form part of future downtown park by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

n a tour of a site soon to be Richmond’s newest park, artist Dan Corson learned of its Christmas tree plantation past. Visions of radial symmetry danced in his head.

Spinners is part of the redevelopment of the northeast corner of Cambie Road and Hazelbridge Way

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Inspired by handcrafted pottery and a candle’s flame, the Seattle-based artist has designed two public artworks for the future Cambie Mueller Park that promise to be a sight to behold while offering rest for the weary. Standing 5.5-metres (18-feet) high and 3.2-metres (10.5-feet) wide, Spinners is part of the redevelopment of the northeast corner of Cambie Road and Hazelbridge Way near Aberdeen Centre. Polygon is building Avanti here—three 16-storey residential towers—while also contributing $1.2 million toward the $2.7-million park. The artwork is expected to first be located next to the Avanti sales centre, and later moved to a permanent site inside the 1.6-hectare (four-acre) park, which the city plans to begin developing later this year. As a potter uses a spinning wheel, Corson used a spinner of his own to apply colour, lending a handpainted quality to the hollow fibreglass Spinners. Each is outfitted with two benches and a lightequipped table. Users can turn the artworks to avoid wind and driving rain, or to facilitate conversation between the two installations. “I thought that’s a really interesting way of engaging people and engaging people with each other,” said Corson. “I certainly don’t see them as park benches. I see them more as rooms to inhabit.” While crafting other painted fibreglass sculptures—including a recent quartet of lit sculptures in Edmonton—Corson discovered the dramatic view from inside. “When I was actually painting them from the outside, I was able to stick my head in the inside and see these really amazing cool patterns,” he said. “It was like being inside a snow globe or something.” Corson wondered what it would be like to inhabit one of his artworks, and he landed on the conical form of Spinners. Much of the drama is in the paint. Since public art often lacks the hand of the artist simply due to scale, Corson mounted the sculptures on a giant spit to spin them while applying paint. Instead of a perfectly-crisp look, the works show streaks, uneven lines and puddling. Spinners is one of two art elements expected in the park. Plans for the other involve collections of coloured solar lights that will pulse along the pathways. Said Corson: “We’re trying to get people out to explore the park, both in the daytime and the nighttime. We’re hoping that this will engage people as they move around the pathways.” The park is being considered “the living room” for Capstan Village, and will become the largest of five green spaces envisioned for the area. Other features planned include children’s play structures, an off-leash dog area and a sheltered stage area for performances. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer or fall, and will be competed in phases, according to city spokesperson Ted Townsend. The neighbouring Avanti towers, designed with a flatiron architecture by IBI Group, are scheduled to be complete by spring 2017, according to Polygon.

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Drugged driver crackdown Seniors Advocate hinges on a testing device calls for more home care, fewer drugs

7.3 % of drivers smoked pot prior to crash injury: study

B.C. patients are prescribed more antipsychotic drugs than other provinces.

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Drug-impaired drivers who roam the roads mostly undetected are a top traffic safety priority for B.C. police chiefs. Their association wants the federal government to approve a roadside testing device that would make it easier for officers to arrest stoned and otherwise drugged drivers. “Whether it’s marijuana or prescription drugs, there are people that are driving high and for a large part it goes undetected because we don’t have a really good tester and we don’t have many drug recognition experts,” said Transit Police chief Neil Dubord, who chairs the traffic committee of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. Officers can arrest and usually issue a 24-hour suspension to a driver who is seriously drugimpaired. But in less obvious cases, police have little recourse unless an officer is available who is highly trained in observing the signs of drug use. There’s no device akin to a breathalyzer now in use in Canada to measure levels of cannabis or other drugs. But Dubord said there are “amazing” mobile testing systems available in the U.S. that can detect 27 different drugs from a saliva swab. He said federal approval of a roadside device is probably a couple of years away. But he said it could allow not just criminal impairment charges but potentially the addition of drug use to B.C.’s system of automatic roadside suspensions and impoundments for drunk driving. “With the proper tool, we may be able to get there as well,” Dubord said, adding accuracy of the testing technology would have to be assured. The most recent study

by Tom Fletcher Black Press As many as 15 per cent of B.C. seniors in residential care could have more independence with assisted living or community care support, B.C.’s Seniors Advocate says. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie also compared statistics for B.C. seniors in home and residential care with those in Alberta and Ontario, finding B.C. patients are prescribed more anti-psychotic drugs and receive less physiotherapy and recreation therapy than other provinces. Mackenzie said the potential overuse of residential care is “troubling on a couple of fronts” with the shortage of residential care beds for high-needs seniors. “Most seniors would prefer to live independently than in residential care and so we want to ensure all supports and alternative living arrangements are exhausted before we move someone to residential care,” Mackenzie said. “If we are filling even five per cent of these scarce beds with folks who could live independently, that is 1,500 beds that could open up province-wide.” Health Minister Terry Lake said the ministry is aware of the problems

Transit Police chief Neil Dubord wants the federal government to approve a roadside testing device that would make it easier for officers to arrest drugged drivers.

by researchers, published by the B.C. Medical Journal, found 5.4 per cent of drivers randomly checked in roadside surveys in 2012 had cannabis in their systems, followed by 4.1 per cent with cocaine and 1.7 per cent with amphetamines. Separate testing of drivers hospitalized with trauma injuries following crashes found 12.6 per cent were positive for cannabis, with 7.3 per cent showing recent use.

“Cannabis slows reaction times, causes weaving, creates difficulty maintaining a constant speed, and predisposes to distraction,” Dr. Jeff Brubacher wrote this month in the BCMJ. Brubacher said research so far suggests acute cannabis use roughly doubles the risk of crashing, while more research is needed to understand the crash risk from prescription drugs as well as stimulants like cocaine and amphet-

amines. The ongoing political debate over potential marijuana reform in Canada is also a factor driving the police chiefs’ agenda. “If there’s decriminalization or legalization or whatever ends up happening, we want to make sure we have the tools as well to be able to manage that successfully,” Dubord said. “Because at the end of the day we want people on the roads to be safe.”

“Most seniors would prefer to live independently than in residential care .” — Isobel Mackenzie highlighted by the report, and is putting more resources toward home care and community health services, with spending up $1.2 billion to $2.8 billion since 2001. Lake said B.C. has two programs underway to deal with overprescription of medications in care facilities. One is a training program for staff to more accurately determine psychiatric signs, and the other is working with doctors and pharmacists to find behavioural alternatives to anti-psychotic drugs. Mackenzie’s review is based on assessment surveys given to B.C.’s 25,000 seniors in residential care and 29,000 home care clients. It found that a third of residential care patients are being prescribed antipsychotic medication, but only four per cent have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder. Antidepressants are administered to almost twice as many patients as have that diagnosis. The survey found 12 per cent of seniors in B.C. residential care received physiotherapy, compared to 25 per cent in Alberta and 58 per cent in Ontario. Recreational therapy was also more widely used in Alberta than B.C. “Getting seniors moving properly and keeping them moving is absolutely key to maintaining function and independence,” Mackenzie said.

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by Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival’s Cherry Scout, Joseph Lin. Guests can enjoy food from Roaming Dragon and Japadog food trucks or pack their own picnic. Larry Berg Flight Path Park is located at Russ Baker Way and Airport Road.

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sports

Swimmer Reilly wins gold in national swim trials UBC athlete to swim at Pan-Am games Richmond swimmer Luke Reilly won gold in both the 200 and 400 individual medley events at the 2015 Canadian Swimming Trials in Toronto. He will swim for Canada at the Pan-American Games in Toronto this summer. Reilly, who swims for the University of B.C., won the 200 individual medley in a time of 2:01.57. In the 400, he finished in 4:17.21, almost two whole seconds in front of the runner-up. – Bhreandáin Clugston

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Richard Lam photo Recently tying for second in the Battle at Primm collegiate golf tournament in Nipton, Calif., Richmond golfer Stephanie Wong will wind up her career as a UBC Thunderbird at next week’s Canadian university championship.

Wong fashions love for the links Success at golf affords Richmond’s Stephanie Wong friends for life by Don Fennell Sports Editor

rom Stephanie Wong’s perspective, golf and friends are intrinsically linked.

So when the University of B.C. golf season—which will be her last—winds up next month with the Canadian university/college championship May 26 to 29 in Guelph, Ont., the engaging young Richmondite will retain a devotion to both. “My four years of attending UBC, and playing golf, have been very rewarding but it’s 100 per cent because of my teammates. They’ll be like family for the rest of my life,” says Wong, who tied for second with Kat Kennedy of Okotoks, Alta., both at 2-under 142 at the Battle at Primm collegiate golf tournament in Nipton, Calif. recently. It was Wong’s immediate family that instilled and nourished her and older sister Christine’s love for golf. While their mom has always offered up unconditional support, it was their dad—himself an avid golfer—who introduced them to the game. “We both started early, about

eight or nine,” says Wong. “My dad was like ‘Oh, you have a very good swing. You should actually pursue this.’ But I wasn’t personally super into it until I was about 12 or 13. Then I started to realize my potential.” While Stephanie’s game progressed steadily, Christine’s soared. Dedicated to pursuing a career in golf, Christine parlayed a very successful high school and junior career into a scholarship at San Diego State. While enjoying a noteworthy career as an Aztec— which included two victories in her first college starts—she also earned a spot on the Canadian national team before deciding to give the pro game a shot. “She was always very passionate about golf and much more competitive than I was,” Stephanie says of Christine, who has temporarily put her pro career on hold. “Her goals were more toward going on tour, while mine were to use golf as a resource to get a university degree.” Expecting to graduate next spring with a degree in sociology, Stephanie says golf has opened a lot of doors for both siblings. Christine is currently working at Sport BC, while Stephanie hopes to renew her work at BC Golf where for the past three summers she has assisted with the kids’ program. She says she enjoys working with kids and it’s something she may pursue more seriously in the future. Sharing a love for golf has also forged an even stronger bond between Stephanie and Christine,

though they don’t get the chance to play together all that often. Growing up, the pair were fortunate to play three years together on the Robert A. McMath high school team, twice qualifying for provincial championships, but back then it was kind of “uncool to play with each other.” Now, time and cost, are obstacles. Style-wise the siblings are quite similar, and both prefer to play a fairly aggressive game. “If we’re playing a short par 5 for instance we’ll both 100 per cent go for it,” Stephanie says. “But Christine has always been the longer hitter. And we’re not the kind of players to go out and practise for eight hours. We’ll literally go the range for 30 minutes and be ready to go. It’s quality over quantity.” Both golfers, who grew up playing a myriad of sports, enjoy the social aspect of golf. But Stephanie says the game needs to be more accessible. That means introducing it to kids through school programs, and at the same time making sure it’s affordable. “It’s pretty costly, and P.E. programs don’t exactly promote it because of the cost,” she says. “I think it would be cool too, to modify the game specifically for kids, like a pitch-and-putt afterschool program or the new SNAG (Start New At Golf) program where instead of a traditional golf club or ball you shoot at velcro targets. I think if more schools brought that in, more kids would become interested in golf.”

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Richmond Ringette winds up stellar season Hailey Takasaki leads Team BC to Western Canadian championship by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Richmond’s Ario Nishimura (left) has earned one of the 14 spots that will make up Team BC’s judo team at the Western Canadian Summer Games Aug. 7 to 16 in Wood Buffalo, Alta.

Judoka makes grade by Don Fennell Sports Editor Practise, persistence and patience have again paid for Ario Nishimura. The Steveston Judo Club athlete, who earned a silver medal at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George last February, was awarded one of the 14 spots that will make up Team BC’s judo team for the Western Canada Games Aug. 7 to 16. But Nishimura, a 16-yaer-old Hugh Boyd Secondary student, and

his teammates will also be training with their home clubs over the next few months in preparation for the Canadian Judo Championships May 14 to 17 in Saint-Jean-surRichelieu, Que. “I am extremely happy to see the whole province represented on our judo team,” said Aline Strasdin, Team BC coach and chair of the Judo BC technical committee. “The Western Canada Summer Games are a great multi-sport opportunity for our younger athletes.“

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Following a trend adopted by most other winter sports, Richmond Ringette is introducing a spring program. Richmond’s Hailey Takasaki (#14) shows her goal-scoring prowess during the Western A 10-session program, Canadian Ringette Championships. Springette kicked off last week and will con- second at the provin- gette is fun. provincial team was untinue through June 27 at cials. The Under-14B “We are on the ice two defeated against Alberthe Richmond Ice Cen- team also won all three to three times a week ta, Saskatchewan and tre. It features two divi- of the tournaments it depending on the age Manitoba, winning the sions—Under-10 com- participated in. group, and enjoy shar- final game over Manibined with Under-12, Richmond’s Under-12 ing this amazing sport,” toba 6-2. and Under-14 combined team dropped just one she said. Hailey Takasaki and with Under-16. of 33 games it played, “As well as building Sihoe also participated Springette comes on while the Under-10 skills, it instills confi- in the skills competition the heels of a successful team also topped its dence and builds life- and won the top relay all-around season for division and had the long friendships.” team award. the club, highlighted honour of playing at Hailey was also selectFour players from by its Under-16A team halftime during a Van- Richmond Ringette ed to the tournament which placed first in the couver Canucks’ home are just back from the all-star team after leadLower Mainland and game earlier this season. Western Canadian Rin- ing her team with seven third at the provincial Finally, Richmond iced gette Championships goals and nine points— championship. two Under-9 teams this in Calgary, where Hai- third-best in the diviRichmond’s Under-14A past season, and hopes ley Takasaki, Tayah Ta- sion. Sihoe added five team also had a banner to add an additional kasaki, Cameron Sihoe points and defender season, placing second squad for the 201-516 and Maggie Campbell Tayah Takasaki also conin the Lower Mainland, campaign. helped the Kelowna tributed a point. Campwhile the Under-14B Board member Laura Under-16A team form bell was unfortunately team was first in the Takasaki says the club Team BC. unable to place because Lower Mainland and is growing because rinThe newly-created of a concussion.

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

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• HEDGE & TREE PRUNING • HOUSE PAINTING • PRESSURE WASHING

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email: admin@richmondreview.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Sat. April 11th, 9am – 1pm Clear the clutter! Garden Produce to sell! Crafts to sell! Shop n swap! Parking Spots $10. Call Chris at 604-277-4020 Everyone welcome!

Mr. Side Walk Power Washing

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POSTAGE STAMPS WANTED TOP $$ PAID Private Collector will buy for CASH yvrbill@hotmail.ca or 604-506-1372.

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MISC. WANTED

RUBBISH REMOVAL REAL ESTATE

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

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625

25 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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TRADES, TECHNICAL BURNABY: 2 bdrm Condo, 2 bth 1029 sf. 306-2138 Madison Ave. $449,000: Call Mehrnaz Kavoosi RE/MAX Masters (604)779-4146

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PREMIER AVIATION IS ONE OF CANADA’S LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING MRO’S.

Premier is currently serving all of Canada’s largest airlines and SEARCHING FOR QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E) to become an integral part of our maintenance team. Premier`s operations focuses on a range of today`s most modern and sophisticated aircrafts, including the B737NG, in a newly built 143,000 Sq.Ft. facility. Premier remains a step ahead and is committed to continuous learning, with over 20,000 manhours invested in training in the past year. Premier also has two other facilities, a full-service heavy maintenance facility in Rome, New York and a newly expanded facility in Trois- Rivières, Quebec. We Offer: • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION (SALARY UPTO $36) TO QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS (M2, S & E); • A benefit plan that includes: Short & Long term disability, life insurance, paid sick time, AD&D benefits, paid vacation and RRSP; • We believe in strong training, mentoring and ongoing support mechanisms; • We also offer endorsement courses to eligible candidates; • Excellent Opportunities for career development; • Friendly and exciting working environment. The newly built 143,000 Sq. Ft facility is capable of handling all type of aircrafts including all B737 series. The facility is located in Windsor, Ontario. The following positions are to be filled immediately: Please send your resume at:

hr@premieraviationwindsor.ca Visit our website:

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(1) 519-966-1500 Ext: 200 Fax:

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Langley - 2 SEPARATE TITLES SxS Duplex, 4 suites 8500s/f lot, fully reno’d, new siding/windows. Rent $3400. $639K or $325K each side. Call 604-807-6565

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PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $575. 1-604-794-5844 COCKAPOO-POO PUPPIES Vet checked. Non-shedding. $600. 604-381-4809 or 604-785-4809

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“NICODEMUS” NEED A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

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REAL ESTATE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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SURREY: Lot for sale by owner. 9100 sf lot. 70 x 130. Ready to build new home. 12344 - 96 Ave. Surrey. Asking $375,000obo. 778-881-4717

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TRANSPORTATION

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kudos

Pacific Autism Family Foundation’s Board chair and co-founder Sergio Cocchia displays a $100,000 presentation cheque from BMO Financial Group’s Henry Donkers, Steve Saccomano Derral Moriyama. “BMO Financial Group strongly believes in making joint commitments with organizations to create successful community opportunities for individuals with autism. The $100,000 is a commitment toward the forward thinking centre - the first of its kind in Canada to bring together state of the art research, information, learning, assessment, treatment and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disorders” says Donkers, regional vice president, Vancouver Westside and Richmond Market, BMO Bank of Montreal. “We are thrilled that after six years of planning and collaboration, construction on the facility will begin this month. This would not be possible without the support of our many community partners and of course our donors. We are extremely grateful for the leadership shown by BMO and their commitment to the autism community” said Cocchia. The Pacific Autism Family Centre is located on Sea Island and is slated for completion Spring 2016.

Richmond Chamber of Commerce chair Gerard Edwards and Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs president Irwin Li, signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2015 ACCE Awards Gala in Markham, Ont. last month. Overseeing the signing was the Honourable Philip S. Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and his Aide-de-Camp. The memorandum of understanding establishes an official partnership between these two organizations.

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Maria Rodrigues speaks after receiving the Prime Minister’s Award of Excellence for Early Childhood Education. This prestigious award honours remarkable early childhood educators who help build the foundation our children need, by inspiring children and encouraging them to succeed, to make the best possible start in their lives. Rodrigues started her teaching career at University Hill Preschool in May 1996. The preschool is a licensed, non-profit preschool located on the premises of St. Anselm’s Church in Vancouver.

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Artist rendering of Audi of Richmond and Jaguar Land Rover of Richmond. Completion scheduled for Autumn 2016.

EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Cowell Auto Group is thrilled to be a part of the expansion of the Richmond Auto Mall. We are excited to build new premium luxury shopping destinations for you. Follow our progress at www.cowellexpansion.com

Visit us online at www.cowellautogroup.com 5680 Parkwood Way, Richmond Auto Mall | 604.279.9663