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Fuel pipeline plan queried VAFFC answers readers’ questions on proposal BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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The corporation behind the proposal to run a 15-kilometre aviation fuel pipeline through Richmond says it’s listening to the concerns of the city and its people. Last week we asked you, the readers, to tell us the questions you want the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) to answer. Your questions varied greatly and touched a number of serious concerns with regard to the proposed fuel off-loading facility on the south arm of the Fraser River and the pipeline itself, which will zigzag its way roughly eight feet under the surface from the river to the airport. In a full and frank interview, project director Adrian Pollard answered those questions and told the News how he and his team has spent the last five months addressing issues raised by a number of organizations over the corporation’s plan
— which was one of 14 options explored over the last few years. The VAFFC — a consortium of airlines who use YVR — says it needs this new delivery system to cope with increasing future fuel demands and also to diversify its supply. Opponents of the plan say it’s merely a ploy to cut out the middle man (mainland refineries in Canada and U.S.) and directly access cheaper fuel from the Far East via the sea. This fall, the VAFFC will be putting the final touches to its formal environmental impact application, which will be submitted to the BC Environmental Assessment Office sometime in November. That will be followed by a series of public open houses before BCEAO decides on the project in late summer or the fall of 2011. A selection of your questions and the responses from Pollard and his VAFFC team are on page 4. For the full story, go online to www.richmond-news.com
Olympic glory days revisited Book to showcase Richmond’s gold medal performance BY A LAN CAMPBELL
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report to committee that staff are proposing to produce a “high quality, coffee table book.” “It is estimated that the city has assembled in excess of 100,000 photos related to the Games and the oval,” he added. In July, city council approved a 2009 surplus allocation to allow for the aforementioned photos to be catalogued. see Book page 7
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A plan is being hatched to launch a book to mark Richmond’s role in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The City of Richmond and the Richmond News are set to team up to deliver a memorable coffee table book in time for Christmas. The book will feature stunning photographs taken throughout the Games in Richmond, many of which were taken by News photographer, Chung Chow. City council’s general purposes committee approved the project Monday, and the plan will go before full council for a final decision next week. Around $15,000 is needed to get the project off the ground, with the cash coming from the already established Olympic Branding Strategy budget. Ted Townsend, the city’s corporate communications senior manager, said in his
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on this day September 24 1957 — President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends 101st Airborne Division troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce desegregation.
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“As long as angels walk among us ... we will continue to have faith in the work we have done.” — Margaret Stephens hails the businesswoman who helped save the Artisans’ Galleria from closure.
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Virginia McCreedy has witnessed first hand the strong bond forged between a baby and its parents due to reading books. As head of Kid’s Place at the Richmond Public Library, McCreedy knows how important it is for parents to start reading to their child at the earliest opportunity, even just days after birth. That’s why McCreedy — and many like her across B.C. — is appealing for people and businesses in Richmond to help save the Books4Babies (B4B) program, which had its provincial funding cut earlier this year. Until last month, every parent of a newborn in the city, and in B.C., received a B4Bs package including a book, a CD with songs and a booklet talking about how parents can start reading right away to their babies. However, due to the funding cuts, McCreedy says their stock is almost depleted. “Supplies are now so low we cannot even give out any more complete packages. It’s basically over,” McCreedy told the News. “Babies are not too young for books and we really want to provide that experience and knowledge for them, just like they get at Baby Time at the library. “The health nurses, who are in more direct contact with the parents and baby, will have a better idea of the positive changes. But I have noticed an increasing connection between some parents and their
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Tracy Lee , left, reads to her daughter Jocelyn Chuah during Baby Time at the Richmond Public Library, while, above, mom, Reem Bulifa, does likewise with her son, Malek Sherif babies at Baby Time in the library here.” More than 1,800 packages were handed out to newborn babies in Richmond last year and a survey has shown that more than 60 per cent of parents who’ve experienced the B4B program are now looking at books more frequently and are using the local library more often. B4B is a provincial early literacy and childhood development program that helps the family of newborns create an environment in
which their baby can succeed. The program is based on extensive research that supports the correlation between positive newborn environments and children’s future success rates. In Richmond the program is delivered through local libraries and public health nurses. Research conducted by the Council for Early Child Development claims that newborn experiences matter. “Early childhood development
depends upon the experiences children have in the environments where they grow,” said Dr. Clyde Hertzman, director, Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) UBC. In order to save the program, the B4B steering committee is looking for donations from the public and has developed a full range of sponsorship opportunities for the private sector. Donations can be made online at www.books4babies.bclibrary.ca/forsupporters.
Cross-country Culture Days kicks off in Richmond Canada’s new cross-country celebration of arts and culture is coming to Richmond this weekend. From today (Friday) until Sunday, the three-day familyfriendly event gives everyone a chance to explore their creative side by participating in free, hands-on, interactive activities that provide a glimpse into the world of local artists, historians, architects and other
creative producers. “Our local cultural community has embraced Culture Days like no other in British Columbia,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “With more than 30 events registered for the Culture Days weekend, Richmond has far more participation than any other municipality.” The range of free activities, demos and exhibitions offered in
Richmond is remarkable. Local artists like Aphrodite Blagojevic and Jeanette Jarville are opening their home studios. The Gateway Theatre is offering backstage tours, mask performance workshops, chats with costume designer Hannah Matiachuk and a rare opportunity to attend an open rehearsal of their upcoming production, Brighton Beach Memoirs.
The Richmond Cultural Centre will be a veritable beehive of arty activity with the Richmond Art Gallery’s Waterscapes exhibition and Family Sunday, as well as demos by the Richmond Potters Club, Textile Arts Guild of Richmond, Creative Jewellers Guild of BC and more. Visitors will be invited to try see Preserved page 6
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VAFFC: Answers your questions Continued from page 1 1. Q: Will the VAFFC explore other options further? A: This is the best option and there are benefits to Richmond, such as removing up to 1,000 trucks per month off the city’s streets. But the intent of this (environmental) process is to assess the single project, not a number of projects. This could end positively or negatively for us. This (new) system will also replace the other pipeline. We don’t own or operate the other pipe
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3. Q: What kind of consideration has been given to possible environmental and economic damage to residents and businesses from a rupture on the line? A: The pipeline will be designed to the best standards available and will be regularly tested. Also, it won’t be operating 24 hours a day, so there will be plenty of opportunities for tests. 4. Will the VAFFC remediate any damage caused by a rupture due to negligence of a third party? A: The corporation would be responsible for issues it causes. It would get cleaned up and the VAFFC would be involved, but we’d have to look at the circumstances and the reason for any spill. 5. The airline industry, like many others, is on a downturn right now. How can the VAFFC claim that future demand will spike to the levels that require a bigger fuel supply? A: The long term predictions are still for growth. The last couple of years is not what we should focus on.
6. Why did the VAFFC purchase land for the marine terminal for their preferred option even before entering into public consultation? A: Real estate with a deep-sea option doesn’t become available everyday. The land was purchased in 2007, but we have been exploring all the options since 2001 and only decided in 2006 that the current option was the best one. If the project is rejected, we will have to sell the land. 7. Richmond’s land is sandy and prone to liquefaction. How will the VAFFC deal with this? A: Actually, through our pipeline design studies, a sandy environment is better for this pipe. For liquefaction, it has less of an impact on the pipeline than it would in a rockier, harder environment. We have lots of confidence in our ability to put this pipeline in safe. The VAFFC’s application to the BCEAO can be found at www.eao.gov.bc.ca and by following the project information link.
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City of Richmond staff want to hold Winterfest 2011 in the city hall precinct — city councillors do not. Staff has asked a much-depleted council (the mayor and three other members were absent) on Monday to endorse the plans for next year’s event, with $150,000 coming from the council provision fund and another $95,000 “value-in-kind support.” The proposal was to hold Winterfest 2011 on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, at the city hall precinct grounds and Brighouse Park. Granville Street would also be closed from No. 3 Road to Minoru Boulevard as part of the plan. But many city councillors asked why, for instance, the city was not hosting the community event at the Richmond Olympic Oval,
the venue for the 2009 “Countdown to the Games” festival. Concerns were expressed among council that an event such as Winterfest could be badly hampered by the weather if it’s held outdoors at the city hall precinct. And they queried why staff had not considered the oval as the event’s location. Anne Stevens, the city’s enterprises services senior manager, responded to the concerns, saying the event had been held outdoors in the city hall area from 2006 to 2008. Stevens added that less people are expected to turn out for next year’s event than in 2009 and a bigger venue, such as the oval, may not be appropriate. However, staff told council that they would investigate the possibility of hosting the 2011 Winterfest at the oval and would report back with the costs associated with a possible change of plan.
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Book: Only 1,000 in initial print run Continued from page 1 Townsend said in his report that a city staff team has been put together, with expertise in writing, book design and book publishing. It’s proposed that the book will be a 12” by 9.5” landscape format, about 120 pages, printed on a heavy
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hether or not to keep the long gun registry boils down to one policy question: Is it worth the money? Trying to paint it as a civil-rights issue is pure political posturing. We want people — even farmers and duck hunters — to register their vehicles because we expect them to be accountable for what they do with it. The Conservatives agree that people should still register handguns. What’s the difference? How is a shotgun less dangerous than a pistol? The police officers who sometimes find themselves facing one don’t see much of a difference. There’s no doubt that setting up Canada’s long gun registry was among the most mismanaged, wasteful projects in our history. And yes, we can lay that at the Liberals’ feet. Estimates vary, but at least $1 billion was sunk into building a database that was supposed to cost $119 million. It is right to deplore this jaw-dropping bill. But that money is gone, and the $4 million Canadians pay each year to maintain the registry is small change in federal terms. Abandoning it altogether will mean every penny was a total loss. Police chiefs are adamant that the registry is worth keeping. If the police aren’t the authority on fighting crime, who is? Not politicians, and not pollsters either. Doctors and nurses — who live with the horrendous results of gunfire — also say keep it. Thankfully, the majority (albeit a slim one) listened to the folks on the front line, but we haven’t seen the end of this yet. The Tories have promised to make it an election issue. Well, they can campaign on this all they want, we, at least, have yet to see a compelling argument to scrap it. — North Shore News editorial
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The Editor, Re: “Eight City workers, one working,” Letters, Sept. 17. I would like to shed some light on the letter to the editor about the eight city workers. I appreciate how this situation may have been understood by the writer. A quick discussion with the work crews would, however, have shed some light on what was happening. These crews were working on completing a bench installation so it could be in place for a memorial event. Family members had already flown into Richmond for this service. There was a misunderstanding between city staff and the family on the completion date for the installation. Since this bench was very important to the family in providing closure after a death in the family, the city committed to completing the installation prior to the event. A parks crew was redirected from a large project installing playground equipment at Walter Lee School to installing this bench at South Arm Park. Several pieces of equipment were necessary for the project — to cut through the ground as well as fill in and landscape the area. The crew brought all of their equipment in case it was needed and met their supervisor and a park planner on site to direct the work so the crew could get back to the playground installation as quickly as possible. Although it was unusual to see so many staff on site, staff were not there long. The crew and equipment returned directly to the Walter Lee project after the bench was installed. I hope this provides some clarity on how this situation occurred. We are happy we were able to support a family in their grieving process and provide them with a space to remember their family member. Dave Semple General manager, Parks and Recreation
Minimum earners in dire straits Okay, this is getting ridiculous. It’s far past time to raise B.C.’s minimum wage from the $8 mark where it’s floundered since 2001. 2001! That’s nearly 10 years without an increase for B.C.’s lowest-earning population. To add insult to injury, the wage was $7.50 in 1995, so in 15 years, it’s gone up a mere 50 cents. Not only that, but B.C. – not a cheap province to live in – now has the distinction of having the lowest minimum wage in the country. In Newfoundland, minimum wage is $10, and I would say B.C.’s should be at least that high. There is some interesting information on B.C. Stats. They compile the Consumer Price Index, which is a measure of price change in the cost of a basket of consumer goods and services ranging from food and shelter to clothing and gas. Using 2002 as a base rate of 100, in 1995 the items cost 91.6 and in 2009 they cost 112.3. If the minimum wage had kept pace, the 1995 minimum of $7.50 would’ve risen to $9.19. But we’re mired at $8. I may not remember the exact details, but I know I’m paying a lot more today for most things than I did in 1995. Gas has gone way up, groceries seem more expensive, my
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hydro and cable bills have risen and little things like a cup of coffee or a magazine seem to have doubled in the past 15 years. A minimum wage earner grosses $16,640 a year if they work a fulltime 40-hour week. That’s $1,386 a month. With at least $500 of that going to rent, $100 to buy a bus pass and at the barest minimum 300 bucks a month for food, we’re looking at less than $500 for all the rest: taxes, phone, hydro, medical, dental, clothing and much more. Even if someone is a partner in a two-income home, minimum wage is barely enough to survive. And if there are kids in the picture, minimum wage is looking pretty dire. Childcare, diapers and food are going to eat up a big chunk of that monthly salary. Oh, I get it that it isn’t easy for some businesses to pay more, but right now there’s a golden opportunity. The HST is supposed to save businesses money, which might mean they could pay their employees a little more. One thing to consider
would be a different minimum wage for servers in restaurants who make tips. Way back, when I was working my way through university in the 1980s, minimum wage was $3.65. I was a waitress at PJ Burger and Sons, which was not only a lot of fun, but which also brought in a tidy sum in tips. Serving in a restaurant isn’t easy street though, because the work isn’t guaranteed and one rarely gets a 40-hour week. Restaurants may be harder hit than other businesses when it comes to HST, since most of the products they buy (unprocessed food) are not subject to HST. Therefore, there is no savings to pass onto the consumer, but they are obligated to charge the consumer the new 12-percent tax. Not only that, but consumers may be cutting out restaurant meals because the HST has hit their pocketbook fairly hard. My guess is, it’s not going to be the best of times for the next year or so for restaurants, and they probably deserve a break on the minimum wage they pay to servers who earn tips. However, for minimum wage earners who don’t earn tips, an increase is definitely in order. Comments and questions always welcome at tracy.sherlock@gmail.com.
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Registry just for confiscation The Editor: Re: “Don’t shoot the gun registry,” Letters, Sept. 17 Perhaps in the protected utopia that Mr. Halsey-Brandt lives in and for political expediency the registry is a good thing, but for the 99 per cent of the rest of the population the LGR is just another hammer for harassment by the socialists. The events in Toronto this past week proves that registry is not for police protection as advertised, it is for confiscation. A police officer would have to be pretty dumb to rely on the registry to
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Every day, Sara Holt slips on one of a number of goofy costumes, then slaps either the electric pink or blue wig on her head and heads to work. The 32-year-old couldn’t be happier. “I can’t think of a better job,’ said the Richmond-raised mother of two. “Every day, I inspire kids to action through dance and song.” Holt is an actress who gets school-age children excited about the environment and teaches them ways they can help keep our planet green. On Oct. 1, at Diefenbaker elementary, Holt will don an outlandish blue dress and become Esmeralda Superspy Planet Protector, in DreamRider Theatre’s newest production, Zero Heroes — a play about solid waste and consumerism. Through songs and good old-fashioned silliness, Holt’s main character tries to stop the evil Dr. Carbon (played by Ian Gschwind) from blanketing the earth with garbage. “Our show is part comic book and part vaudeville,” said the Studio 58 graduate. “During the performance, I have at least 10 costume changes for my six different characters. “Besides Esmeralda, I play a television girl, a rapper, Mrs.G, a delivery man and one more.” When the News spoke to Holt earlier in the week, she was just back from Homma elementary, where she performed in Keep Cool!, another DreamRider production. Right now, Holt and her co-star (Zero Heroes is a two-person play) are rehearsing and creating the rest of the costumes — this while Holt takes care of Lily, her threemonth-old daughter and three-year-old son Lewis. Holt juggles the demands because she is so passionate about empowering the next generation of youth with the knowledge needed to take care of the planet. “What happens, after they see our play, is that these kids go home and educate their parents as well,” she said. “Our plays are also a springboard for teachers to take the play’s message into their classrooms.” Since its inception more than a decade ago, DreamRider Theatre has inspired more than half a million elementary students to
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adopt positive environmental habits, both at home and at school. “Last year, we performed 270 free shows to more than 60,000 children, across the Lower Mainland from kindergarten to Grade 7,” said Holt. (The funds to pay for the plays come from city coffers). DreamRider, founded by Gschwind, Holt and Vanessa LeBourdais, has won numerous accolades and awards from the public, educators and from Hollywood. The creative trio has won two international awards at Hollywood’s Moondance International Film Festival (for Best Libretto/ Stage Musical), and Earth Day Canada honoured them in 2009 as one of its Top Ten Canadian Hometown Heroes recipients. Most recently, Gschwind — who is also the co-artistic producer, writer, and stage and production manager — was presented with the Burns Bog Conservation Society’s EcoArts Award for his environmental activism through the arts. Diefenbaker’s principal, Kirby Elcombe, is thrilled that the play debuts at his elementary school. “They’ve performed their play Rethink
here before and the message was extremely well received by both students and teachers,” Elcombe said. “They use language that kids understand. “What stood out in my mind was that the students really paid attention because it was acted out with humour.” He went on to say students really got engaged in the environmental message of recycling and he saw increased awareness about how to be “greener” in his school. “The actors have a way of reaching the students without preaching to them,” he added. LeBourdais — co-artistic producer, writer, musical director, composer and performer, to name just a few of her many roles — said much of her motivation for DreamRider Theatre came from watching the rainforest clear cutting in Tofino back in 1992. “I watched as my backyard was clear cut and turned into a parking lot,” said LeBourdais. “I then became one of the leaders of the Clayoquot Sound environmental campaign.” Her songs became the songs of the movement and in the summer of 1993, LeBourdais
went on to open for the rock band, Midnight Oil, during a benefit concert on a Tofino logging road. “I realized how difficult it was for adults to change their ways but children can … our goal is to get them to be more environmentally aware and bring that message home to their parents,” she said. Although DreamRider was founded only 10 years ago, LeBourdais has been writing and performing ecological plays in Vancouver schools since 1997. One of its longest running plays is Rethink, a play she wrote and acted in 13 years ago in Vancouver schools. It’s about the need to recycle and composting. “Zero Heroes came about after deciding that the public knew a lot about recycling and composting and we needed to update our repertoire,” said LeBourdais. After a discussion with the provincial government about ways the public can be more eco-friendly, the idea for Zero Heroes was born. “We were told kids need to be educated about solid waste and over-consumerism,” she added. “We want to help children think before they buy and teach them about the cycle of the life of a product, from its raw state to the process of making it. Hopefully, through our play, we will have smarter, less wasteful consumers in the future.” The play is fast-paced, with lots of costumes changes, wacky characters and great songs. “It’s all about teaching consumerism in a funny way that kids can relate to,” she said, adding her focus group consists of her eightyear-old daughter Tia. “I think we are playing our part in this change that we are seeing in Vancouver, which is making us one of the greenest cities in the world. “How great a job is that.” After seeing the play, each child will go home with a fun 16-page comic/activity book to help re-enforce the message. Zero Heroes makes its debut in Richmond at Diefenbaker elementary on Friday, Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Parents are invited. The environmental play will run from Oct. 1 through to March 2011. For information about DreamRider Theatre, call 604-939-0364 or visit www.dreamridertheatre.com.
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Be mindful, you make more of what you focus on I was having a conversation with someone in the community recently about maintaining balance in life, and the idea that some days are extremely high and other days extremely lows, others still are “just a normal state of being,” as he said. The dictionary defines normal as “usual, not abnormal, regular and natural.” Happiness is not our natural state, it’s an emotion that comes and goes. We could not know happiness if we didn’t know sadness. Sometimes, when we are living in a state that feels
natural, we may want to reach out and make something happen, stir things up. But when you experience a constant flow of highs and lows in your life, then normal becomes a very welcomed state of being. When you live a mindful life, you can begin to witness the flow of emotions that move through your body on any given day. With that awareness, you can choose to stay in a natural state of peace, which is the essence of who we really are, and allow these emotions to move through you, because essentially, that is what they are doing
— flowing through your beingness. Your body is a vehicle that this life force is moving through. KEEP IT Of course, feeling emotions are important to our state of being, but it is not necessary to stay stuck in any particular emotion. Have you ever had the experience in which everything seems to be OK in your life and then your mind projects thoughts that tell you something must be wrong? You then begin to
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frustration or fear. The challenge is to be open to all of these and many other states without the desire for it to go away — to be consciously open to what is present, to let it be as it is. This will allow those emotions to naturally flow back to the source from where it came. That source I am speaking of is consciousness where everything arises and everything returns. The mind tends to project labels on feelings that flow through our body, but we can also choose to simply surrender and allow the feeling to be present
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without any action or story associated with it. But, remember, wherever you choose to put your attention is where the energy will flow. When situations are not occurring as quickly as we want them to in our life, and we try to force the situation to happen, we start to experience an emotion of some kind, perhaps it is frustration, impatience or stress, but these pauses in our life are here for a reason. They allow us to really contemplate what it is we want in life, and to simply be at rest in this present moment. Next time you have an emotion arise in your body, don’t even label it, let it be a feeling that is simply moving through your body. Be mindful not to make it your point of focus and then discover what your experience is in that moment. Remember what we resist persists, what we embrace we erase. Enjoy your natural state of peace. It is always here. Whereever your attention goes is where your energy flows. Lorraine Wilson facilitates mindfulness meetings every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 3720 Broadway Street, Steveston. Drop-in fee is $15. For more information visit her website at www. keepinglifesimple.org.
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MINORU PLACE markets? Then plan to attend Minoru’s 1st indoor market for fresh baked goods, unique items and homemade crafts. To have your items reviewed and to book a table, call 604-718-8450. Sat, Nov 20 10:00am-4:00pm
Fall Programs Fall registration is underway! For a full list of programs, view www.richmond.ca/guide or pick up a copy of the Richmond Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide. Register one of three ways: • online at www.richmond.ca/register • in person at the Minoru Place Activity Centre front desk • by phone at 604-276-4300.
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This gentle form of yoga introduces postures and breathing techniques that help improve strength, flexibility and body awareness, while promoting relaxation and stress reduction. Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm $5.45 drop-in fee
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An experienced instructor leads this traditional form of Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures, which maintain health and well being. This class is accessible and features exercises that imitate the movements of animals and birds. Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm $4.25 drop-in fee Sundays 2:00-3:30pm $4.25 drop-in fee
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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TEA
A morning tea to welcome new members to Minoru Place Activity Centre. Membership to the Centre is required. Wed, Oct 6 10:00am-12:00pm
Be transported to Venice, Italy and experience a traditional Venetian Masquerade Ball. Dress in fine attire or come in costume to this spectacular Halloween evening. Bring a mask or create one at the event and dance the night away in the Main Hall, then watch fireworks. Price includes dinner, refreshments, trivia, and entertainment in Minoru Park Sun, Oct 31 5:00-8:30pm $20/1 sess. 56513
Richmond Wellness Clinics HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Have your blood pressure checked by retired volunteer nurses, discuss medication concerns with a pharmacist and seek information on programs, services and support available to seniors in the community. Holistic health appointments, manicures and pedicures are available for a minimum donation. Call 604-718-8460 for an appointment. 3rd Wednesday of every month 9:30-11:30am Free
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To have your hearing tested, call 604-718-8450 to make an appointment. Clinics are offered the third Thursday of every month. Oct 21 10:00am-12:00pm Free
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Voted Vancouver’s best Mexican restaurant, Las Margaritas is authentic and always busy! Price includes transportation only. Wed, Oct 13 11:00am-3:00pm $12/1 sess. 56461
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Get in the spirit of Oktoberfest at the Vancouver Alpen Club, the heart of the German community in Vancouver. Hit the dance floor during the weekly social dance or enjoy a German beer and the rustic atmosphere. Price includes transportation. Sat, Oct 16 7:00pm-12:00am $37/1 sess. 64951
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As at March 31st of this year the Board had real estate investments valued at $7 billion. The level of diversity of our plan’s holdings is impressive. For the long term, the diversity of investments, as well as the system of “clawbacks” of pension income from beneficiaries with relatively high incomes gives us the best chance at maintaining the CPP at a proper funding level. Dementia
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The news this week from the organization called Alzheimer’s Disease International that worldwide costs of dementia will be about $604 billion this year alone, is a legitimate cause for concern. It suggests that Dementia will be a drag on the world economy and will become more of a drag in the coming years. “Dementia” is a term used to describe brain dysfunction due to several different causes. It may be that thanks to numerous medical advances, people now are living longer, and so they are more vulnerable to diseases such as dementia, thus it has become a significant concern in our society. Ruth Sutherland, the interim chief executive of Britain’s Alzheimer’s Society said this about the report: “these shocking statistics provide yet more proof that we cannot afford to ignore the growing global dementia crisis. These sky high figures represent not only a huge economic burden but also reflect the immeasurable impact dementia has on the lives of millions of people across the world.” We will need more research across the world to help bring this disease under control, and meanwhile, persons across Canada are already living with great strain, looking after their spouses and relatives, and statistics suggest it will get worse in the coming decades given our demographics. Any connection between these stories? I think there is a connection between these two news stories. Possibly the most significant one is that the dementia crisis will at least indirectly create a greater demand on the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. The longer people live, the longer they will need the CPP. Anyone diagnosed with early onset dementia may require disability payments from the CPP. Caregivers may in future need to look to the CPP for assistance if they become unable to work as a result of having to look after their afflicted relatives or spouses. If the CPP Investment Board invests well and increases the value of our Pension plan, it helps us all. It might be useful for the Board to invest in companies (such as pharmaceutical giants) that do research into dementia.
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This week has been an interesting one for news. First, virtually every Canadian news source reported about the tremendous cost of dementia in the workplace, and to the global economy overall. Second, there was a news release by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board that it has acquired various interests in eight malls, two in British Columbia and the rest in Ontario.
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It was a hard day at the office Wednesday, but Canada remains undefeated at the 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Team Canada defeated both Finland and Germany, but neither opponent went down without a battle. Canada began the day with a hard-won 55-46 victory over the speedy Finnish team before facing off against Team Germany. The Germans are coached by Joe Soares, who famously coached the Canadians in the Academy Award-nominated documentary Murderball. Thanks to Soares’ inside knowledge and the aggressive play of Maik Baumann, the Germans kept the game close until the fourth quarter. The Canadians, however, relied on experience and team cohesion and slowly pulled away, finishing the game 47-39. “The only chance they had to stay close was to go back in the key and slow the pace of the game,” said Canada’s Patrice Simard. “But we found a way to win the game.” The Canadians got off to a
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Gerry passed away after a brief illness. He will be missed by his wife and love of his life Charlotte; his sister Grace (Dale); his children Janice (Sue), Kim, Elizabeth (Leigh), and Robert (Carolle). Born in Saskatchewan, he grew up in the Prairies during the height of the Depression. In 1969 he moved his family to the west coast and has been living in Richmond since 1976. He retired from GMAC in 1993 after more than 30 years of service. Active all his life, he especially enjoyed golf, curling and travelling. Family and friends remember Gerry for his kind and generous nature. Always quietly lending a helping hand, his family and friends could always count on him. A prince among men, Gerry leaves us too soon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Charity Classic Golf Tournament (Country Meadows Senior Men’s Golf Club), Richmond Curling Club or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC. On-line condolences may be placed at www.deltafuneral.ca
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The Richmond News September 24, 2010 A29
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Cancer June 21-July 22: This week and the next few, settle into family, property, security, retirement prospects, Mother Nature, soul, the basics of your life and business. Despite this accent on home and soul – or perhaps due to it – romance wanders into your life (more like strolls, for it seems pretty intent) – if not now, then soon. (The influence lasts to next January.) If you’re happily married, the same influence enlivens and brings success to your dealings with children and/or creative projects. Hopes, optimism, social delights early week. Retreat Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy returns Thursday onward. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead are generally easy, without “high stakes” pressure. But you’ll be busy – a flurry of travel, paperwork, details, errands and communications arrives. You might change homes, or renovate/decorate. This (or some other domestic adjustment) brings strife and affection – the strife lasts only through October, the affection through December. (Which hints at a splendid outcome.) You might sign legal papers involving property. Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Social delights, wish fulfilment, light romance visit you midweek! Retreat, live cautiously Thursday/Friday. You shine Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money, buy and sell, seek new clients or a pay raise during the next few weeks. Money isn’t easy for you to earn now through October 2012, but it can increase through creativity, art/beauty, judicious speculation/risk, pleasure fields such as vacation, recreation, camping, etc., and “indulging children” (e.g., toys, kids’ fashions). You might be busy chasing after or talking to a romantic/ sexual interest this autumn/winter – if you keep it light, you’ll succeed. Sunday/Monday are mellow, tickle your romantic antennae. Be ambitious midweek. Caution Thursday, joy Friday!
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Condos/ Townhouses
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Burnaby
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Vancouver East Side
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: The weeks ahead feature relationships, opportunities and opposition, relocation, contracts, negotiations, litigation, agreements. In general, others will have the upper hand, so diplomacy/compromise is your protection, and eagerness to join is your opportunity. Your sexual side works overtime (right through December,but most strongly through late October) – excitement, attraction are certain, but don’t overstep social boundaries. True love could occur! Financial partnerships, agreements and investments that arise will grow to a November climax. Chase romance Saturday p.m. Taurus April 20-May 20: Work and health concerns fill the weeks ahead. Your drudgery will be amply relieved, though, by an unusual run of exciting meetings, attractions and exotic temptations. One particularly intriguing person, adventure or opportunity will “stick with you” right into early 2011. Still, don’t neglect chores. Your energy and charisma get a nice boost Sunday/Monday – Sunday could trigger one of those exotic attractions! Chase money Tuesday (easy, stable) and Wednesday (minor glitches). Communications, paperwork, errands irk you Thursday, succeed with ease Friday. Home, kids bless Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Lie low Sunday/Monday: contemplate, plan for the future, attend to duties. Be charitable, spiritual. Your energy and charisma surge back Tuesday/Wednesday – romance is a definite possibility, if you chase it. Three factors characterize romance until October 2012: one, your affections mingle deeply and successfully with sexual and financial currents; two, there might be an age difference. Three, romance will be slow to develop, perhaps because others doubt your loyalty. (Or find you too old or young). You’ll have to “prove” your love. Money caution Thursday, luck Friday.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness reach a yearly peak now, Libra – charge ahead, insist on your way, start important new ventures or give a strong heave to ones that you need to complete. You’ll attract attention, but in a quiet way. Money will flow swiftly to you through late October, but you’ll be tempted to spend carelessly, especially with a partner, or in an attempt to attract a person or opportunity – slow down! Wait until November/December, when you’ll spend more wisely, and luckily. Sexy stuff Sunday/Monday. Love, wisdom midweek. Don’t push higher-ups Thursday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You’re weary but your sexual, partnership and romantic magnetism rises. Is that a good thing? Who knows? A moderate approach is best: don’t overwork, and keep your intimate clinches honest. Don’t embrace anyone you suspect could become a burden in future. (You hardly need this advice, anyway.) You face heavy travel, paperwork or communication duties now to late 2012. Ah, well, grin and bear it. Sunday/Monday spark an attraction: show humour! Intimate temptations come Tuesday (good) and Wednesday (iffy to suppertime, good late night). Careful (legally, ethically) Thursday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Entertainment, light romance (heavy stuff would burden you in future) popularity, optimism and happiness – these pay a month-long visit! You might be held back by a nagging health problem (related to sugar?). This health influence lasts to January 2011, so take care of it now. If nothing “shows up” Sunday/Monday or Thursday, you’re fine. Tackle chores early week. Exciting meetings or opportunities arise Tuesday/ Wednesday – say Yes – don’t insist that it be “your way.” Be careful with finances, health, intimacy, commitments Thursday (Friday’s lucky here). Gentle love, joy Saturday.
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Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Be on your toes – ambitions rise, and so do pressures to perform. The accent is on prestige relations, dealings with higherups. Your social side grows active – a light romance might be brewing. Be alert, though – don’t let an attraction interfere with (or smudge) your ambitions or reputation. Sunday/Monday are romantic, creative. Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday. (Tuesday best – get an early start.) Be cautious in relationships Thursday – agree to nothing, but alienate no one. Friday offers success in the same zone. Saturday starts a weekend of mystery, desire, investigation. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A gentle, philosophical, loving mood comes upon you for a few weeks. Intellectual, legal, educational, cultural, religious, fartravel and international involvements are favoured. If you started an “angry communication” in 2009, it can be solved now. You might be surprised to find that you’re loved – or not! Bosses, parents and other “high-ups” continue to treat you with impatience and affection: maintain humour and you’ll maintain the affection. (The impatience will fade before November; the affection lasts to 2011.) Home, family Sunday/ Monday. Romance midweek. Caution Thursday! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Mysteries and investigation, subconscious urges, lust, large finances, lifestyle changes, commitments and consequences fill the weeks ahead. Be careful with legal, cultural and ethical zones – your impatience to get things done could stir up costly antagonism. (Despite this, these areas, as well as international travel and higher education, yield rewards right into January.) Tackle errands, paperwork – and meet a sweet friend – Sunday/Monday. Be domestic, restful Tuesday/Wednesday. Romance and speculation call you Thursday, but need much caution – try these Friday instead. Chores Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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6050
DELTA WEST
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6515
Duplexes - Rent
2 BDRM upper Duplex, 10113 #5 Rd. shrd w/d, n/s n/p, refs, $1100 + utils. Avail now.. 604-277-2858
6540
Houses - Rent
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Lots & Acreage
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6035
Mobile Homes
#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874
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2 BR + Den, Dover Cr, 3rd floor, faces west, water, mountain views, 5 appl, NS,NP, avail Nov 1, $1650, 604-244-2294
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, 1 & 2 bdrm apt w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, prkg, locker, elev, coin laundry, close to all transit & shops, very quiet bldg, suits seniors/mature couple NS, NP, frm$935. Rmd 604-241-3772
6508
Apt/Condos
1 BR, Moffatt Rd, Richmond, Quiet, f/p, pool, prkg, gym, avail immed. $820 incls h/w. 1 yr lease, ns np. 604-808-8961 after 4pm.
Collectibles & Classics
6508
Apt/Condos
Storage
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6602
Suites/Partial Houses
1 BR +den, ground flr, suit 1 ns, clean, bright, alarm, own entry, full bath, np, $950 incld utils & cable, Steveston 604-273-5466 1 BR, full bath, Nr Steveston & Gilbert, alarm, own entry, ns, np, no wd, avail now, 604-448-1562
1986 ROLLS-ROYCE, 1-owner, only 56,000 km, as new. $30,000. 604-987-3876. D24627
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Domestic
’06 CHEVY Aveo 5. Only 38Kkms. “Total Plus” plan (60/60)till 07/11/11. $7,500. 604-765-4252.
9145
1 BR ground flr, Garden City & Blundell, $850; Oct 1, nr bus, shops & schools, np ns, incld utils, 604-307-9362
2 BDRM, garden level ste in Pebble Hill, sunny Tsaw. Large l/r, master w/ walk-in closet. Beaut.finished with crown moldings, New(er) kitchen, bath. Gas f/p, in-suite w/d. Main entry from front, and back door to large lower deck with gazebo and huge, sunny, priv. backyard. Quiet, super clean, and bright. Storage. $1,100 + split % of utilities. No dogs. No smokers. Refs. Oct. 1st. 604-999-5373 2 BR grd flr, sep entry, new home suit single $900 util incl’d, refs, ns, np, couple neg. 604-241-5999 2 BR grnd lvl, newer home @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro, suit single, couple neg. 604-244-7862
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6605
Townhouses Rent
BBY SOUTH 2 BR T/H, Clean & Quiet, End Unit, 2 lvls, 945sf, u/g prking, 1 bath, Family Complex. Must have one child only. Nr Skytrain, schls/shops. Gross annual income requirement btwn $38K & $56K. Avail Nov1st. $975/mo + heat, NS/NP. For eligibility requirements & application please call 604-431-9225 or 604 517-8722
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2007 CHEV Silverado HD2500 6 spd auto, trlr pkg, white, most options, ns, np, no accid, 1 owner, 52 km $23,000 mint 604-224-7819
Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks
1990 F250 4x4, canopy, well kept mechanically, good tires, great for work, $2500, 604-940-1580
2007 RANGE Rover Sport HSE, 43,000mi, stormer wheels, +tires studded $45,000, 604-728-7221
9160
1982 MERCEDES 300SD, turbo, power pak, ac loaded, alarm new battery. $3200, 778-279-8856 1990 TOYOTA Tercel, 2 dr h/b, white/blue, auto, 11,000 km on eng rebuild $1200. 604-732-7974
(604) 209-2026 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200
2005 NISSAN Xterra SE 4wd, 1 owner 122 k, no accid, winter tires, $19,950. 604-880-0542
To advertise call
604-630-3300
2000 HYUNDAI Elantra wagon, 5 spd, 80,000 kms. Fun, economical, air care, new tires, $4250.00 Call 604-988-6666 2005 HYUNDAI Accent GREAT cond. Red,auto,2drs,hatchback. 1 owner/all papers.No accidents. 60,000kms $7000 778-628-0059
HOME SERVICES 8035
Carpet Cleaning
8080
Electrical
CHOICE CARPET CLEANING Free Est.! Guaranteed Work! 604-897-6025, 778-688-0117
Cleaning
EUROPEAN DETAILED Service cleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca Sophia 604-805-3376 EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025 H.C. Office / House Cleaning Quality & Experience. Bonded & Insured. 604-725-0856 Sister Team office/hse cleaning. We will make your house sparkle. 15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993
8060
Concrete
STAMPED CONCRETE
*Patios, Pool Decks, *Sidewalks Driveways *Forming *Finishing * Re & Re
#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.
Danny 604.307.7722 All Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567 L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Repairs, Pressure Wash, Seal Larry 778-882-0098
8071
New, Reno, Interior, Green
604-275-2277
8075
ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
8090
Fencing/Gates
S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING
Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158
*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925
TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS
West Coast Cedar Installations Custom fencing, decking & more 604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458
8125
Gutters
• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning
604-244-9446 Established 1963
9173
604-878-5232 SINCE 1997
Beaudry & Father Handymen Services General Repairs, Painting, Plumbing Reasonable Hourly Rate, References Available Satisfaction Guaranteed Call Richard 604-345-9799
HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740
Vans
2003 DODGE Grand Caravan Sport. loaded, dvd, lthr, exc cond, 131K km, $6500 604-924-0812 2008 GRAND Caravan, red, stow & go, 39K, auto, 7 seats, $18,500, 604-922-7367..778-867-7367
8155
Landscaping
MAGNOLIA LANDSCAPE Service, fence installation, yard renovations, excavation, Irrigation. 604-214-0661
8160
Lawn & Garden
Tree Topping, Clean-Up, Planting, Trimming, Power Raking, Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside
For anything Yard Related! WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS
604-818-6958
TOTAL LAWN CARE • Lawn Maintenance • Chafer Beetle Treatment • Aeration • Fertilization & Weed Control • Hedge Trimming Fully Insured, Free Estimates
604-347-7888 www.totallawn.ca
8155
Landscaping
SIGNATURE Landscaping Ltd.
For all:
EDGEMONT GUTTERS
Drywall
Handyperson
WE LOVE SMALL JOBS All Work Guar. 604 220-8347 www.HighOutletElectric.ca
Drafting/Design & Decorating
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
8130
#22047
All Your Concrete Needs
30 yr exp. Quality workmanship Fully insured
2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,900. Auto, dark blue, PWR Locks/Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes. Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, +extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738
No Wheels No Problem
Family Owned & Operated
2004 HONDA Civic coupe, std, 54 k, pwr pkg, ac, clean, no accid, 1 owner $10,000. 604-812-4314
Sports & Imports
Removal FREEScrap/Car
HOUR 2Service From Call
2004 ACURA RSX type S 89 k looks grt, 2nd owner, maint, no accid. 12,900. 604-765-5299
Call 778-316-3217
2H
8055
3 BR ste, Ladner, upper lvl, new deck, fence, stairs. $1000 + 50% util, np, avail now. 604-946-0926
10951 MORTFIELD RD.
9145
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $100 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
Richmond
QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm, prkg, np suit mature working male $550 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002
6600 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.
Shared Accommodation
1 BR ste, nr Ironwood Plaza, schools & bus, $600, Now, sm pet ok, 604-274-3480 or 307-8427
6505
9110
BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
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Apartments & Condos
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Apt/Condos
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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4PM 11800 Mellis Dr.
6020
6508
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Fences Retaining Walls Landscaping 10 yrs exp. Quality work Driveways
Mike Rai 604-719-1550
COMPLETE YARD Redevelopment. Jackhammer. Hedge Install, Removal and Trim. Returfing and Drainage. Call Tobias 604 782-4322
Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288 Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881 L A W N M O W IN G , s u m me r cleanup trim hedges, power wash Will beat any price! 604-961-0278
LAWNS CUT, yard and garden clean-up, hedge trim, rubbish removal & gutters. 604-773-0075 RICH, BLACK double screened organic topsoil sand gravel & river rock . 604-722-5252.. 277-3073
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DRAINAGE & EXCAVATING
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Moving & Storage
8185
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Moving & Storage
MOVING SERVICES
SPACE • Office & General Moving •BOOKING Business Moving Equipment Moving, For:•360 MOVING Delivery, etc. Rep: LHunter • Speciality Moving Ad#: 1268499 (ie: Heavy Machinery, Pianos)
778.893.3443
B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers
604-708-8850
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576. AJK MOVING Ltd. Delivery, storage. No job too small or big. Clean-up, garage, basement. Lic# 32839 604-875-9072
Plumbing
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Painting/ Wallpaper
8195
Magic Star Painting Top Quality Quick Work 3 ROOMS
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299
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D&M PAINTING
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PLUMBERS
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8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936 ACE OF TRADES: Complete Renovations Plumbing, Electrical Master Carpenter, Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/Bathroom designer & installer. floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $30/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918 Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Call 604-218-3064
AFFORDABLE RENOVATION
Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Custom Cabinets & Countertops
DAN (604) 339-2759
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Free Est./Written Guarantee
No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB
604-723-8434
MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.
8205
Paving/Seal Coating
ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187
Roofing
#1 All Season Roofing Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists
Book before Sept. 30 and we will pay ½ the HST 20 year Labour Warranty available
604-591-3500
8255
8250
Roofing
B-Cheema B-Cheema Roofing Ltd Roofing Ltd
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Rubbish Removal
8255
GUARANTEED
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Rubbish Removal
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Rubbish Removal
RUBBISH & CAR REMOVAL Free Estimates 604-214-0661
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Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
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J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079
$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020
Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925
• Repairs • Reroof • New Roof
8335
Window Cleaning
Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing
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CHEAP JUNK Removal
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8255
John 778-288-8009
A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072
Starting at
604-
220-JUNK (5865)
'Haul anything...but dead bodies!!'
• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
604-244-9446 Established 1963
$49.99
Bin Rentals
Starting at $169.00
Large 20 cubic yard trucks.
778-882-5865
Getting Ready to Move?
778-237-ROOF (7663)
★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030
PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior
8250
LOWEST COST
HOME SERVICES
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8250
Roofing
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