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now wrapped, and we thank the entire cast, crew and producers for an amazing first season.

Spring has sprung! Daffodils and crocuses are in bloom, tulips are next in line, and the thermometer is finally starting to climb.

With spring and sunshine comes a renewed interest in physical activity. Read about how Anne-Louise Parry, owner of Lulu Family Fitness, is growing her active business.

If you are wondering who is on this month’s cover, you are not yet a Once Upon a Time fan. ABC’s wildly popular show has become my family’s favourite way to spend a Sunday evening, and has even sparked an interest in reading classic fairy tales. When filming began last spring, Steveston regularly transformed into Storybrooke, Maine, and left some people scratching their heads thinking that the village had a new pawn shop, pet shelter, diner, gas station, shoe store, variety store, clock shop and dressmaker. Once Upon a Time has put Steveston on the international map. Filming has

The cracking of baseball bats, the kicking of soccer balls and commencing Victoria Day, the weekend openings of Steveston Pool, all signify a return to the great outdoors. Steveston shops are stocked with new products, outdoor patios are busy, and boats are filling the docks. People are taking off their jackets, walking dogs, pushing strollers, running, cycling, strolling with coffees in hand, and greeting each other with big hellos after a winter of hibernation. I love Steveston in the springtime!

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Cover Story: Once Upon A Time Cover photo is of Jennifer Morrison, Eion Bailey and Beverley Elliott on set in Steveston. Photos and text copyright ©ABC Studios Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz ("Lost," "Tron: Legacy") invite everyone to brace themselves for a modern fairytale with thrilling twists and hints of darkness, brimming with wonder and filled with the magic of our most beloved stories. And they lived happily ever after... or so everyone was led to believe. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison, "House") knows how to take care of herself. She's a 28-year-old bail bondsperson who's been on her own ever since she was abandoned as a baby. But when Henry (Jared Gilmore, "Mad Men") -- the son she gave up years ago -- finds her, everything changes. Henry is now 10 years old and in desperate need of Emma's help. He believes that Emma actually comes from an alternate world, and that she's Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin, "Big Love") and Prince Charming's (Josh Dallas) missing daughter. According to his book of fairytales, they sent her away to protect her from the Evil Queen's (Lana Parrilla) curse, which trapped the characters of fairytale world forever, frozen in time, and brought them into our modern world.

Emma will have to accept her destiny and fight like hell. "Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Robert Carlyle ("The Full Monty," "Trainspotting," "SGU Stargate Universe") as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Jared Gilmore as Henry, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/ John Doe and Raphael Sbarge as Jiminy Cricket/Archie. Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz are creators and executive producers. Stephen Pearlman (ABC's "V") is also executive producer. Once Upon A Time airs Sundays at 7:00pm on CTV.

Of course Emma doesn't believe a word, but when she brings Henry back to Storybrooke, she finds herself drawn to this unusual boy and his strange New England town. Concerned for him, she decides to stay for a while, but she soon suspects that Storybrooke is more than it seems. It's a place where magic has been forgotten -- but is still powerfully close -- where fairytale characters are alive, even though they don't remember who they once were, and where the Evil Queen, known as Regina, is now Henry's foster mother. In order to understand where the fairytale world's former inhabitants came from, and what ultimately led to the Evil Queen's wrath, you'll need a glimpse into their previous lives to learn their origins. But it might just turn everything you've ever believed about these characters upside-down. Meanwhile, the epic battle for the future of all worlds is about to begin. For good to win, 4

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I’ll Be Right Here by Sarah Gordon

E.T., the long-necked extra-terrestrial, struck a chord with me the first time I clapped eyes on him in 1982. During this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, a clip featuring E.T. was woven into a montage celebrating some of Hollywood’s finest cinematic moments. The four succinct words E.T. utters have always resonated with me, as he bids farewell to his young friend Elliott. E.T. points to Elliott’s forehead with his illuminated finger and says “I’ll be right here.” The delivery of these profound words, combined with the pain etched on their faces, is what we jokingly label a ‘stretcher moment’ in our house, when I am ready to be carted away, overcome with emotion. At these times my family usually avert their eyes from the television to watch my reaction. I have revisited E.T. several times during the last thirty years. Each time I view this movie it has the same impact, and time has not managed to jade the experience for me. I perch on the edge of my seat as I watch E.T.’s relationships unfold, empathize with his desire to go home, and feel the emotion of his near death experience. I’ll be right here. These words remind me of similar words my mum shared before she left our world, words that were filled with great beauty. My brother and I realized that although her physical being would no longer be here, she had embedded herself permanently inside of us, within our physical make up, and within our psyches. Last year I read a remarkable book, The Long Goodbye, by Meghan O’Rourke. O’Rourke’s journey through the loss of her mother paralleled mine in so many ways. It was a painful read, and at the same time incredibly therapeutic. After closing the book, I felt compelled to write and thank her. 6

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Over the last year I have witnessed several friends lose their mothers. I have also watched friends whose mothers have experienced health issues and thankfully have recovered. I have witnessed new life enter the world through the eyes of a friend who recently became a grandmother. It was a very happy moment to witness her joy as she told me that her grandchild would be born in a matter of days. She told me that since her daughter got married she appreciated and understood their mother/daughter relationship on a deeper level. Most certainly, with the birth of her child, the connection to her mother will elevate to a higher level yet. What I have learnt on my journey is that although the pain of loss has not gone away, it has softened, and has brought greater compassion along for the ride. No matter what stage we are at in our lives, we all need our mothers. My great-aunt, who is 93 years old, summarized it so well when she said “What I wouldn't give to have my mother walk in the door right now for a cup of tea." And I agree, it would so lovely to turn back the clock and grasp on tightly to those days again. Without my mother or mother-in-law at the matriarchal helm, I draw on my mother’s legacy and ask, “How would mum have done/ dealt with this?” My children and husband have aided me by honouring past traditions that I treasure, and we have created our own family traditions. Through this blending of the past and present we have kept the memory of my mother, and my husband’s mother, alive. And every now and then, I receive the greatest gift of all, when I see one of my mum’s facial expressions surface on my children’s faces. That is the circle of life.

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Lulu Family Fitness by Sarah Gordon

photos by Sandra Steier Born in Vancouver, she grew up in Kerrisdale and attended Vancouver’s only French immersion school at that time, L’Ecole Bilingue. Prior to her fitness career, Parry earned a Political Science degree from the University of Victoria, and then worked alongside her father as a hardware sales representative. Anne-Louise Parry’s family has impressive Steveston roots. Her great-greatgrandfather was Henry Ogle Bell-Irving, one of the most influential businessmen to emerge in Vancouver in the late 19th century. He founded the Anglo-British Columbia Packing Company in 1890 and purchased seven Fraser River canneries, including Steveston’s Britannia Shipyards, as well as two canneries on the Skeena River, which accounted for more than one quarter of British Columbia's total salmon packing. In 2004 Parry and her family moved to Steveston. She bought a Stroller Strides franchise in 2007 which she ran, pardon the pun, for three years. It became a familiar sight to see mobs of mothers pushing strollers along Steveston’s streets and trails.

When conducting interviews, I often ask people if they have a good story to share. In the case of Anne-Louise Parry, owner and leader of Lulu Family Fitness, her personal success story is an inspiring one. Putting on a swim suit is a reality check for many of us. Parry experienced significant weight gain after her two pregnancies. She had a wake up call when she took her daughters to swimming lessons, and realized that she needed to do something to change the way she felt about her body. Parry is a master at reinventing herself. Not one to dream small, she took the bull by the horns and got her certification to teach fitness classes through the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association. Parry achieved her goal, and lost seventy pounds along the way. 10

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In 2010 she adapted her stroller oriented business when she realized there was a slight decline in young families moving here. She completed her contract with Stroller Strides, and created her own company, Lulu Family Fitness, which also offers stroller classes, in addition to classes for other members of the family. She is now certified to teach group fitness (including boot camps), pre and post natal, and 3rd Age classification (ages 55+). In the near future she hopes to offer classes for men as well. In the meantime there are a variety of classes to choose from, at various times of the day, for many fitness levels. Lulu Ladies and Babies is an outdoor workout which combines strength training with cardio drills. Mums of all ages and fitness levels are welcome and babies benefit from the fresh air and social nature of the classes.

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Jungle Gym Blast is a 45 minute outdoor boot camp which allows you to exercise before heading home for the evening. Child minding is available, and children 3 years and older are welcome to participate. This class will commence in April when the weather is more predictable. Outdoor Lean Ladies Boot Camp was created for women who have graduated from strollers and enjoy working out in the fresh air. This class aims to increase strength and physical conditioning while pushing you beyond your comfort zone. In addition, weekly weigh-ins help keep you accountable. Indoor Lean Ladies Circuit is a fast paced and challenging interval circuit with emphasis on muscle confusion. All exercises are done safely to reach your next fitness level. Weekly weigh-ins and monthly measurements help to keep you on track. Runners will enjoy Run Lulu Run which is a combo class of interval running covering distances of up to 5 kilometers combined with muscular training. Parry feels extremely fortunate to make a living doing something that she loves. Fitness is a huge part of her life, even during

her down time. She enjoys Bikram hot yoga, which she attends 2-3 times a week, and she likes to run. With such a fit mother as a role model, Parry’s children are also active, something that Parry feels is important to instill in them at an early age with childhood obesity at an all time high. She has the good fortune to be able to juggle her work schedule with her children’s activities, and she takes a keen interest in their schooling, including being involved with the Homma Elementary Parent Advisory Committee. Some Steveston highlights for Parry include the dyke trails and the waterfront. An advocate of shopping and dining locally, a few of Parry’s favourite spots include Bean and Beyond, Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant, Heringers and Pieces. At Easter a Labradoodle name Charlie will join the Parry household, and undoubtedly he will become a fit family member too. It wouldn’t surprise me if Parry comes up with a fitness program for dogs and their owners, as her perpetual wheel of creative fitness ideas continues to spin, powered by energy and enthusiasm.

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KIGOOS SWIM CLUB by Zoë Lee

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Years back, when we had first moved to Steveston, we were taking a family stroll home from Steveston Park. As we walked behind the community centre, we found that our normally peaceful path was transformed into a chaotic shantytown of unimaginable proportions. Hundreds of tents and canopies lined the pathway and commandeered all available green space. These campsites were strewn with towels, sleeping bags, air mattresses, board games, back packs, coolers and picnic baskets. Adults were sleeping on camp chairs, or cooking up meals on portable stoves, while children ran about in wild packs, playing tag and Frisbee, or diving in and out of tents. We stopped by one campsite to find out more. Was this an Occupy-Steveston protest? Were they all waiting in line for the newest and best preschool? The answer we got in return amazed us. This was a swim meet. These were the Kigoos. I have never been a swimmer myself, but the idea of a swim club intrigued me. My kids loved the water, but taking three small children swimming was a nightmare. Here 22

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was a club that would teach them how to swim, and best of all – it was just around the corner from our house! So we signed up, and it has been the best part of our year for the last five years. From the beginning of May until the August long weekend, we have almost daily practices at Steveston Pool. In June and July we have weekend swim meets at various pools around the Lower Mainland. I have become part of the shantytown and I absolutely love it. My children spend all weekend running around in the sun with their friends, and jumping into the pool when it is time for their races. I spend my weekends chatting with the parents, helping out with the swim meets, and trying to pin my kids down long enough to feed them between races. Years ago, I would have said that nothing could be more painful than getting up at 5:30am to get to a practice or a meet. Now I know that there is something worse: sleeping in and missing it all. The Kigoos not only taught my kids to swim, but to swim fast. They taught my kids to work

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hard and to train until they are exhausted, that practices in the rain are more fun than practices in the sunshine, and that coming to school with your hair still damp from a 6am practice is a badge of honour. They also taught my kids that the Kigoos are a way of life, not just a swim club. Every year the Kigoos hold a club triathlon, go up the Grouse Grind, host beach days, movie nights, pasta nights and pub nights and more. Most of this is driven by the inspirational coaches hired every year. These coaches manage to put in early mornings, late nights, and entire weekends, and yet still have the energy to go to their own practices and race in the meets as well. They are the teenagers and young adults that I want my children to become. The entire family becomes part of the club. Siblings too young to join are placed in the Tater Tot group, and receive starter lessons from aspiring coaches. It is not an uncommon sight to see upwards of four volunteer coaches per Tater Tot during these sessions. All parents are invited to swim in the Master’s group, and can even be found filling out relay teams during the meets. Parents also run the swim meets and spend hours marshalling kids, timing races, running the electronics booth and working in the concession.

Throughout the fall, winter and spring my kids all play different sports, take art classes, and play instruments, but no activity or club has caught their hearts like the Kigoos. The magic of Kigoos is that it happens so fast. It becomes your life during those few short months of sunshine and summer. While it is happening there is nothing else your kids want to do, nowhere else your kids want to be than at Steveston Pool, rain or shine, morning or night. And then suddenly – it’s over. The pool is closed for the winter; the coaches have headed back to university; and the kids are back to school and starting their winter sports. It’s like Kigoos never happened. But it did. And it will happen again if you can just make it through the dreary grey winter until the sun comes out again on May 1st. Registration is currently on for summer 2012. www.kigoos.com

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Seafair MHA has built a reputation for running one of the best minor hockey programs in the province, utilizing some of the best hockey people in the business. We do all this, while offering some of the lowest registration rates around. What is everyone saying about Seafair ? Great Association •Past PCAHA Association of the Year •Fastest growing minor hockey association in the province over the past 5 years Great Program •Provides program for players from ages 4 – 20 years old •Regularly scheduled ice times •All teams receive professional instruction and support (included in registration fees) •We also offer a variety of specialty skills instructions/classes Great Coaching/Instruction •Director of Hockey Operations: Ex-NHL Washington Capitals player – Yogi Svejkovsky •Director of Player Development: NHL Skating Coach for Toronto Maple Leafs – Derek Popke

Come and join the Seafair family – we’d love to have you! For registration information for the 2012-2013 season contact Tina O’Connor 604-271-3702 or visit our website

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New in Steveston! Handmade, traditional sausages from around the world. From barbecue bratwurst, fine salamis and prosciutto hams to sandwich meats, we have it all. All sausages are handcrafted by a 5th generation sausage maker. #130-12000 First Ave, Steveston 604-447-5545

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Mother’s Day: Steveston-style by Sarah Gordon Mark your calendar, Sunday May 13th is Mother’s Day. One mother that I know wishes she could wave a magic wand and have the day to herself, while other mums enjoy being treated like a queen on this special day. Since shopping local is always at the top of my list, here are some suggestions of ways to prepare for, and celebrate Mother’s Day, Steveston-style! Breakfast in bed is always a popular way to start the day, along with a homemade card on the breakfast tray. Consider creating a menu in advance and offer mum several options so she can check off her preferences. Then head off with the kids on a shopping trip to acquire the required groceries. Perhaps a traditional rise and shine bacon and eggs breakfast? Or a vegetarian omelette accompanied by fruit and yogurt or a blueberry smoothie? Heringers is the place to shop for breakfast fixings including free range eggs, bacon, cheese, bread and preserves (remember that they are closed on Sunday). Fruit and veggies aren’t far away at Veggie King Market. New to Steveston is D-Original Sausage 26

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Haus. For lunch or dinner, they have it all barbecue bratwurst, fine salamis, prosciutto hams and sandwich meats. All sausages are handcrafted by a fifth generation sausage maker. Steveston Coffee Company hand roasts organic coffee beans. Consider Nikaido for their most popular teas, Cream Earl Grey or Steveston Blend, and check out their ceramics, including tea pots. If you don’t feel like cooking breakfast visit Bean and Beyond, the Cannery Café or the Steveston Hotel. Jewellery is synonymous with Mother’s Day and Pieces offers a great selection of Canadian jewellery including Karen Telio and Sugarlime. A gift certificate to Violet Hill Clothing would make a wonderfully fashionable present. If you are looking for flowers, Prickly Pear Garden Centre creates gorgeous floral arrangements. A gift certificate to Goegan Spa will guarantee “time out” for mum with their many luxurious treatments including massages, pedicures, manicures and facials.

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For a hip and adventurous mum, Steveston Tattoo Company can make that tattoo that she has always dreamed of a reality. Or create a lasting memory and book a family portrait with Sandra Steier Photography. Her stunning work is featured regularly in Steveston Insider magazine. Adorabelle Tea Room recently opened in the Old Courthouse on Third Avenue. Their afternoon tea is by reservation, and capacity is limited, so book ahead for Mother’s Day weekend. Don your casually elegant clothing, get your pinky finger ready, and prepare to sip tea, dine on tea sandwiches, fresh baked scones, and house-made petite sweets. 604-241-1947 Another fun place to hang out is Bell’s Bake Shop with its warm retro feel; you can pull up a chair, order a drink and cupcake, and inhale the cupcakes baking in the kitchen. If your willpower holds out you can take home some of Bell’s special Mother’s Day cupcakes for dessert.

Italian meal, a Mediterranean/West Coast brunch at Tapenade Bistro, or Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant’s maritime menu, the meal is sure to be memorable, and tasty. Searching for a local outing? London Heritage Farm holds their annual Mother’s Day Tea from 12 to 5 p.m. on May 12 & 13. Reservations are recommended. Call 604-271-5220. Plan a family walk at Garry Point and combine it with a picnic or fish and chips at Pajo’s, or hop on your bikes and cycle along the dyke. The options in Steveston are endless. We are so fortunate to live in this wonderful community. To all the mums who work so hard year round to nurture your families – Have a very happy Mother’s Day.

The Sweet Spot offers some of the finest pastries around. Their coconut macaroons always keep customers coming back for more and they often sell out by lunchtime. In addition to housemade sandwiches, and Salt Spring Coffee they sell frozen soups and entrees to take home. Now if only they could bottle and sell the aroma which greets you when you walk in the door... Sinfully the Best (pictured on the right) has recently expanded their space, and offers some of the best artisan chocolates that I have ever tasted. Handmade on the premises with quality ingredients, indulging in these chocolates is definitely a sin worth committing. Lunch or dinner out is a nice way to give mum a break from the kitchen. Whether you choose sushi at Ichiro’s, Malaysian food at Kari House, Paesano’s for an Steveston Insider Magazine • April - May 2012

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SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Shoes | Accessories

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Seas on Shore 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822

Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St 604-271-5330 barebasicslingerie.com

Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St 778-297-7379 stevestonvillagematernity.com

Stepin’ Out Shoes 3991 Moncton St 604-304-0602 stepinoutshoes.com

From Seeds to Fashion 150-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-3676 Jet Lag Travel Boutique 110-12031 Second Ave 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com

Treasures Boutique 140-12240 Second Ave 604-275-7119

Steve’s Board Shop

Violet Hill Boutique 108-12211 No. 1 Rd 604-274-3563 violethillclothing.ca

(ad p. 5)

150-12240 Second Ave 778-297-7422 stevesboardshop.com

Gifts | Specialty | Decor A Monkey Tree 105-3900 Moncton St 604-448-9234 amonkeytree.com Beat Merchant 160-12240 Second Ave 604-204-0044 beatmerchant.com Beau Monde 117-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7969

Bliss (ad p. 13)

105-12231 First Ave 604-351-0843 blissgifts.net Cannery Store 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9006 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com Dam Good Soap 604-240-9921 damgoodsoap.com

Hearts 12115 First Ave 604-304-3537

Prickly Pear Garden Ctr 12311 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4717 pricklypear.ca

Juvelisto 120-3500 Moncton St 604-241-7376

Serendipity’s Backyard 120-12031 First Ave 604-275-1683 serendipitysbackyard.ca

London Farm Gift Shop 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca

Serenity Home Decor 170-3580 Moncton St 604-241-3055 serenityhomedecor.com

Lofty Living Furniture Co. 110-12031 First Ave 604-271-5638 loftylivinghome.com

Shooting Star Souvenir 119-3800 Bayview St 604-271-2717

Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St 604-275-0558

Splash Toy Shop 140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234

Nikaido Gifts 150-3580 Moncton St 604-275-0262

Pieces

The Spotted Frog 110-12480 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4663 thespottedfrog.ca

(ad p. 7)

100-3580 Moncton St 604-271-1011

Specialty Stores Benjamin Moore 150-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-271-2027

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Budget Appliance Centre 3831 Moncton St 604-271-8891 budgetappliance.com Crafts N More 3471 Moncton St 604-272-3824 28

Elves Embroidery 12111 First Ave 604-275-8191 Laara’s Vacuums 3981 Moncton St 604-277-8487 laarasvacuums.com

Nikka Fishing & Marine 3551 Moncton St 604-271-6332 nikka.ca Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

Meow + Bark Ave 3420 Moncton St 604-271-3647 meowandbarkavenue.ca

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Rod’s Building Supplies 3471 Moncton St 604-277-1191 rodsbs.com Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604

The Medicine Shoppe 11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777 medicineshoppe.ca

Steveston Bicycle 105-6111 London Rd 604-271-5544

Steveston Marine & Hardware 3560 Moncton St Village Bikes 604-277-7031 3891 Moncton St stevestonmarine.com 604-274-3865 Steveston Pharmacy 101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820

Wool & Wicker 120-12051 Second Ave 604-275-1239 woolandwicker.com

Thrift | Antiques | Consignment Couture Consignment 3806 Moncton St 778-297-7080 coutureconsignment.ca Daisies Boutique 12131 First Ave 604-271-9402

Gerry’s Books 102-12071 First Ave 604-272-6601

Steveston General Store 101-12071 First Ave 604-272-5272

Kidsupply Clothing Co. 140-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-271-6415

SOS Treasure Cottage 3800 Moncton St 604-274-8866

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Phoenix Art Workshop 3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860 phoenixartworkshop.com

Richmond Hospital Aux. 3731 Chatham St 604-271-1551

FOOD | DRINK Bakery | Deli | Specialty A Cake Wish 604-276-8475 acakewish.net Bell’s Bake Shop 110-12211 First Ave 604-284-5152 bellsbakeshop.com Candy Dish 120-3911 Moncton St 604-277-6866 Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com Damien’s Belgian Waffles 2-2891 Chatham St 604-304-2884 Diplomat Bakery 110-6111 London Rd 604-241-9134

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D-Original Sausage Haus 115-3571 Chatham St 130-12000 First Ave 604-447-5545 doriginalsausagehaus.com

Outpost Mini Donut Co. 110-12240 Second Ave 604-448-0005

Guzenhite 160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-204-0777

Heidi’s Cookie Creations Steveston (ad p. 16) 604-270-2709 heidiscookiecreations.ca Heringers 190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-274-6328 Mary’s British Home Store 4-3740 Chatham St 604-274-2261 Mary’s Italian Ice Cream 120-12240 Second Ave 604-277-8210

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Pavel’s Food Store 5-3740 Chatham St 604-271-3635 Romania Country Bread 3680 Moncton St 604-304-0170 Sarah’s Original & Old Fashioned Ice Cream 110-3500 Moncton St 604-204-2600 Seaside Marketing 45-12411 Trites Rd 604-329-2484 seasidemarketing.ca

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Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd 604-271-3656

(ad p. 3)

13-3993 Chatham St 604-272-2655 sinfullythebest.com

Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Moncton St 604-272-8850 stevestonpurewater.ca

Steveston Cookie Company

thestevestoncookiecompany.com The Market at Papi’s

Screamers Soft Serve Third Ave at Bayview 604-364-8740 screamerssoftserve.ca

12251 No. 1 Rd (courtyard) 604-277-7444 stevestonmarket.com

Steveston Fish Shoppe 100-3420 Moncton St 604-277-3135

South Harbour Fish 159-12420 No 1 Rd 604-277-3008

The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave 604-271-8865

Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746

Coffee | Tea Bean & Beyond Cafe 12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2687 beanandbeyond.com

Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St 604-204-0288 starbucks.ca

Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-0777 blenz.com

Steveston Coffee Co.

Timothy’s Espresso Bar 104-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7547

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110-3511 Moncton St 604-275-1983

Waves Coffee 12231 First Ave 604-448-9283 wavescoffee.ca

Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St 604-284-5126 rocanini.com

Grocery | Market | Convenience 7-Eleven 110-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-271-9817

Minato Food Mart 105-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-271-7732

7-Eleven 10991 No. 1 Rd 604-271-1811

Nirvana Organics 120-6231 London Rd 604-272-0115 nirvanaorganics.ca

Golden Apple Farm Market 4-3891 Chatham St 604-448-9918

Super Grocer 12051 No. 1 Rd 604-271-2722 supergrocer.ca Veggie King Market 100-12420 No. 1 Rd 604- 274-8816

Liquor O’Hare’s Liquor Store (ad p. 12)

5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-2305 ohares.ca

Shady Island Liquor Store 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com

Steveston Winemakers 3851 Moncton St 604-275-9463 stevestonwinemakers.com

Steveston Hotel Liquor Store 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.com

Restaurants | Cafes Alegria Cafe 12151 First Ave 604-274-1215 30

NEW! Adorabelle Tea Room

12051 Third Ave 604-241-1947 adorabelletearoom.com

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Big Bite Pizzeria 130-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404 bigbitepizzeria.com

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FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes... con’t 140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com Buck & Ear Bar & Grill 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.com Caesars Bar & Grill 3880 Steveston Hwy 604-274-1268 caesarsgrill.com Charthouse Restaurant 200-3866 Bayview St 604-271-7001 charthouserestaurant.ca Cimona Cafe 210-3791 Bayview St 604-275-3753 cimona.com Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com Dave’s Fish & Chips 3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555 davesfishandchips.com Diner No.1 12251 No. 1 Rd 604-284-5002 dinerone.com George’s Taverna 130-3760 Moncton St 604-275-5502 georgestaverna.com Gudrun Tasting Room 150-3500 Moncton St 604-272-1991 gudrun.ca Hog Shack 3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264 hogshack.ca Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150 ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca Kari House 130-3900 Bayview St 604-275-5274 karihouse.com

Kashu Sushi & Grill 130-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-204-0023 Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St 604-277-5626 Kiwami Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St 604-284-5253 Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123 littlemexicocantina.com Mama’s Pizza 10-3891 Chatham St 604-271-6400

Pizza Factory 120-12020 First Ave 604-233-7777 pizzafactoryrichmond.ca Shady Island Seafood 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com Sockeye City Grill 108-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4347 sockeyecity.com Steveston Cannery Cafe 3711 Moncton St 604-272-1222

Steveston Pizza Co. 100-3400 Moncton St Mandalay Lounge Steakhouse 604-204-0777 140-3900 Bayview St stevestonpizza.com 604-628-2500 mandalaysteakhouse.com Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St McDonald’s Restaurant 604-271-5252 110-12420 No 1 Rd stevestonseafoodhouse.com 604-272-3034 mcdonalds.ca Subway 3-3740 Chatham St O’Hares GastroPub 604-274-8850 (ad p. 12) subway.com 5031 Steveston Hwy Tapenade Bistro 604-277-2305 (ad p. 16) ohares.ca 3711 Bayview St Paesano’s 604-275-5188 250-12240 Second Ave tapenade.ca 604-270-9252 The Crab King paesanos.ca 3540 Bayview St (floating) Pajo’s - Steveston Wharf thecrabking.com 604-272-1588 Timmy Kitchen Pajo’s - Garry Point Park 100-3791 Bayview St 604-204-0767 604-275-1112 pajos.com timmykitchen.com Panago Pizza The Village Burgery 103-6020 Steveston Hwy 105-3800 Bayview St 604-310-0001 604-275-6710 panago.com Pat’s Galley 110-3900 Bayview St 604-277-1812

Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067

PierSide Deli 115-3800 Bayview St 604-448-0071 piersidedeli.com

Zen Fine Chinese Cuisine 120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-272-2777 zencuisine.ca

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SERVICES Dental

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Moncton Dental

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(ad p. 16)

Chatham Dental Centre

Steveston Dental Care 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9988 stevestondentalcare.com

170-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2483 bayviewdental.ca

(ad p. 17)

211-3740 Chatham St 604-271-5622 chathamdental.ca Chompers Family Dental 108-6033 London Rd 604-284-5005 chompersdental.com

Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St 604-277-2223 harmonydentalstudio.com

120-3511 Moncton St 604-277-3515 monctondental.com

Dr Bob Jamieson 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1223 Dr Rho Kee & Dr Sarah Harland 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121

Steveston Smiles (ad p. 12)

3851 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1131 stevestonsmiles.com

Education (Private) & Arts for Kids 4Cats Arts Studio 110-12031 First Ave 778-297-4244 4cats.com/steveston Lil Divas Fitness 778-322-7174 lildivasfitness.com Little Maples Preschool & Afterschool Care 7671 Alouette Dr 604-512-1611 littlemaples.ca Sandcastle Park Children’s Centre 8-3060 Chatham St 604-274-8380 sandcastlepark.ca

Stagecoach Theatre

Full-day Kindergarten Pre-school and Academy 1 - 12491 No 2 Rd 604-241-0826 theartsconnection.org

(ad p. 17)

4071 Francis Rd 604-537-3669 stagecoachschools.ca

Tiny Tots Playhouse

Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545

(ad p. 24)

604-629-3603 tinytotsplayhouse.com

The Arts Connection

With Our Own Two Hands 3-3871 Moncton St 778-882-3165 withourowntwohands.ca

(ad p. 8-9)

Music, Dance, Art 170-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-241-0141 theartsconnection.org

Renaissance Kids (ad p. 8-9)

Renaissance Baby, Junior &

World of Music & Arts 140-6231 London Rd 604-809-5730 worldofmusicandarts.com

Education - Public Schools

Steveston-London Secondary 6600 Williams Rd 604-668-6668

Boyd Secondary 9200 No. 1 Rd 604-668-6615 hughboyd.com

Homma Elementary 5100 Brunswick Dr 604-668-7844 homma.sd38.bc.ca

www2.sd38.bc.ca/Steveston-London

Byng Elementary 3711 Georgia St 604-668-6649 byng.sd38.bc.ca

McKinney Elementary 10451 Lassam Rd 604-668-6133 mckinney.sd38.bc.ca

Westwind Elementary 11371 Kingfisher Dr 604-668-6497 westwind.sd38.bc.ca

Diefenbaker Elementary 4511 Hermitage Dr 604-668-6639 diefenbaker.sd38.bc.ca

McMath Secondary 4251 Garry St 604-718-4050 www2.sd38.bc.ca/McMath-Web

Wowk Elementary 5380 Woodwards Rd 604-668-6198 wowk.sd38.bc.ca

Dixon Elementary 9331 Diamond Rd 604-668-6608 dixon.sd38.bc.ca

Steves Elementary 10111 Fourth Ave 604-668-6660 steves.sd38.bc.ca

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SERVICES Financial FS Financial Strategies 110-3880 Chatham St 604-241-8887 fsfinancialstrategies.ca

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G & F Financial Group 3471 Chatham St 604-271-5911 gffg.com

(ad p. 25)

Complete Mortgage 604-760-1446 Coast Capital 3960 Chatham St 604-288-3403 coastcapitalsavings.com

M.J. Bayers, CGA

Dundee Wealth 100-3688 Chatham St 604-277-1835 dundeewealth.com

Mike’s Tax Service 218-3580 Moncton St 1-866-864-8934

Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St 604-231-7621 edwardjones.com

(ad p. 17)

Steveston 604-671-4791

Nielsen & Co. CGA 150-12000 First Ave 604-275-3244 RBC Royal Bank 3740 Moncton St 604-668-4355 rbc.com

Riverside Mortgage Group (ad p. 15)

118-6033 London Rd 604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca Seigneuret & Company CGA Accountants 210-3911 Moncton St 604-266-0212 seigneuret.com Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St 604-275-0070 richmondnotary.ca

WealthSmart Financial (ad p. 23)

3251 Chatham St 604-241-4357 www.wealthsmart.ca

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Cheyna Conder Ltd. Chartered Accountant 604-277-4260 conderaccounting.com

Fitness Focus Pilates 103-6033 London Rd 604-551-6593 focuspilates.ca

Jazzercise Richmond

Fusion Fitness 310-12211 First Ave 604-275-1110 fusionfitnessstudio.com

Lulu Family Fitness

Gemini Fitness Inc. 115-3800 Chatham St 604-304-9119

(ad p. 13)

604-813-3990 jazzercise.com

(ad p. 25, article p. 10-11)

604-880-1142 lulufamilyfitness.ca

Steveston Gym 180-13040 No. 2 Rd 604-275-3609 stevestongym.com

Steveston Village Yoga 12151 First Ave 604-943-3221 Studio 108 Yoga 130-3900 Steveston Hwy studio108.ca The Pilates Group 200 - 13040 No. 2 Rd 778-895-4148 thepilatesgroup.net

Hair Salons | Barbers A-Styles Hair Salon 130-3500 Moncton St 604-277-4883

Arrz 2 120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041

Hair by Lenny 115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755

Alen’s Golden Scissors 6-3740 Chatham St 604-274-4247

Ask Hair Studio Ltd 150-3900 Bayview St 604-241-8600 askhairstudio.com

Lift Hair Shoppe 155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-241-5593

Amy’s Hair & Beauty 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229

Gentleman’s Chair 110-3400 Moncton St 604-304-3253

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Natalia’s Spa 125-3800 Chatham St, 604-204-0333

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Remark Hair Design 130-3591 Chatham St 604-271-4247 remarkhair.com Shades Individual Design 155-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-2224 shades-design.com

Steveston Hair 115-3631 Chatham St 604-999-2155

Ship N Shore Hair Studio 105-12031 First Ave 604-272-4822 Steveston Barbers 120-3880 Chatham St 604-277-7815 stevestonbarbers.com

Health | Medical 12th House Healing Arts 270-3580 Moncton St 604-271-4325 12th-househealingarts.ca

Nurse Next Door 120-12000 First Ave 604-644-5524 nursenextdoor.com

Steveston Chiropractic 140-12000 First Ave 604-275-9776 stevestonchiropractic.com

Always There For You 106-12031 Second Ave 604-271-4427 atfy.ca

Pangaea Clinic 120-12011 Second Ave 604-275-0163 pannaturopathic.com

Steveston Massage Therapy 120 - 3631 Chatham St 604-272-2747 stevestonmassage.com

Chatham Speech & Language 110-3671 Chatham St 604-271-7523

Past Tense Massage Therapy 210-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-9995 speechandlanguageservice.com pasttense.ca

Steveston Village Physio 102-3811 Chatham St 604-241-0933 stevestonphysiotherapy.ca

Healing River Acupuncture Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd Centre (ad p. 15)

Turning Point Wellness 110-3571 Chatham St 604-275-4641

105-3571 Chatham St 604-277-5550 healingriveracupuncture.ca Life Labs 104-3811 Chatham Rd 604-271-1712 lifelabs.com

604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

turningpointwellnesscentre.com

Satori Integrative Health 12004 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7224 satoriintegrativehealth.com NEW! Steveston Acupuncture

West Richmond Massage Therapy & Rehab Clinic 268-3580 Moncton St 604-284-5095 westrichmondmassage.com

290-3651 Moncton St 604-916-3833 stevestonacupuncture.ca

Pets Doggy Six Grooming 165–3900 Steveston Hwy 604-271-2525 Little Paws Animal Clinic 130-12011 2nd Ave 604-241-7387 littlepawsvet.com

Meow + Bark Avenue 3820 Moncton St 604-271-3647 meowandbarkavenue.ca

Steveston Vet Hospital 150-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9938 infovet.ca/stevestonvet

SPCA Richmond 7791 Steveston Hwy 604-277-3100 spca.bc.ca

Spas, etc B & D Spa Inc. 240-3791 Bayview St 604-304-9005 bndspa.com 34

Cool Secret Spa 115-13020 No. 2 Road 604-803-5359 coolsecretspa.com

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Goegan Spa (ad p. 13) 135-6231 London Rd 604-241-4556 goeganspa.com

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SERVICES Spas, etc...con’t Raintree Day Spa 125-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-274-4426 raintreedayspa.com

Papillon Spa 180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-271-7717

Rebecca Nail Spa 12031 Second Ave 778-297-6587

Radiant Tanning Salon 110-3591 Chatham St 604-295-6410 radianttanning.com

Sashay Day Spa & Hair Salon 240-12240 Second Ave 604-277-3205 sashaydayspa.com

Tao Day Spa 115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821 taodayspa.com

Specialty Acme Rental Centre 3-3891 Chatham St 604-271-3014 acmerentalcentre.com Auto Wizard Mechanical 12340B Trites Rd 604-274-0443

Brechin Maclean Photography (ad p. 24)

200-3580 Moncton St 604-277-5787 brechinmaclean.ca NEW! Cannon Fire Media

604-505-2307 cannonfiremedia.com

Clayton Perry Photography

claytonperryphotography.com

Design by Fire (ad p. 18)

604-831-9206 designbyfire.ca Georgina Patko & Assoc. 290-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-995-5690 georginap.com Jeffersons Dry Cleaners 110 – 3800 Chatham St 604-271-8223 John Yap, MLA 115–4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452 johnyapmla.bc.ca Kim’s Electronics 210-12220 Second Ave 604-275-5885

Seafair Service Centre Napa Autopro (ad p. 14)

Lordco Parts Ltd. 1-3740 Chatham St 604-272-7870

4011 Francis Rd 604-277-3620 seafairservice.com

NuHaus (ad p. 14)

Design & Build Homes 604-760-4294

Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St 604-204-0415

Mardon Insurance 145-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9971 mardoninsurance.ca

Steveston Bottle Depot 2-12320 Trites Rd 604-241-9177 encorpinc.com

Oris Consulting Corp. 12235 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4657 orisconsulting.ca

Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave 604-274-9825 stevestonmarineservices.com

Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700

Steveston Painting (ad p. 19)

604-818-0733 stevestonpainting.com

Pilgrim Painting 604-722-7087 pilgrimpainting.com

Steveston Passages 604-720-0841 stevestonpassages.ca

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad on back cover)

Steveston Real Estate 12235 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7326 stevestonrealestate.com

Richard Keevil & John Skapski Law Offices 2nd Flr, 3711 Moncton St 604-204-0050

Steveston Tattoo Company (ad p. 5)

604-329-1430 stevestonhouses-condos.com vancouversbestlistings.com

Sandra Steier Photography (ad p. 17)

604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com

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Steveston Insider Directory

Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178

Lacquer Beauty Bar 110-3900 Moncton St 604-275-7575 lacquerbeautybar.com

110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5030 stevestontattooco.com Stripe Graphics Ltd. 604-271-5542 stripegraphics.com

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SERVICES Specialty...con‘t

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X L Clean Coin Laundry 110-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-272-1225

Sweet Lulu’s Costume Co. 778-397-3777

Total Package Computers 100-6111 London Rd 604-241-4000 totalpackage.ca

Britannia Shipyard 5180 Westwater Dr 604-718-8050 richmond.ca

London Heritage Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca

Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Steveston Eco Tours Ltd 12551 No 1 Rd, Bldg 43

Attractions Steveston Water Taxi 604-720-0841 stevestonwatertaxi.ca Steveston Seabreeze Adv.

604-377-5964 (ad p. 5) stevestonecotours.com

604-272-7200 stevestonseabreeze.com

Steveston Museum/Post Office

Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com

3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 richmond.ca

Community Links City of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Rd 604-276-4000 richmond.ca Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 Steveston Community Police 4371 Moncton St Non-emerg: 604-713-2323

Steveston Comm. Society

Steveston Harbour Authority

Steveston Farmers Market sfam.ca

Steveston Merchants Association

stevestoncommunitysociety.com stevestonharbour.com

(ad p. 39)

Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emer: 604-278-5131 richmond.ca

exploresteveston.com Tourism Richmond tourismrichmond.com

Sports Links Basketball

Field Sports

Richmond Boys Fastball rbfa.ca

Richmond Kajaks Track & Field kajaks.org

Drive Basketball drivebasketball.com

Richmond City Baseball richmondcitybaseball.com

Richmond Lacrosse richmondlacrosse.com

Bicycle

Richmond Girls Softball rgsa.ca

Richmond Minor Football raidersfootball.ca

Richmond Cricket Club richmondcricketclub.ca

Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf richmond.ca

Richmond Girls Field Hockey rfhc.ca

Richmond Rugby richmondrugby.ca

Richmond Girls Soccer richmondgirlssoccer.com

Richmond Youth Soccer richmondsoccer.com

Richmond Youth Basketball rybl.net

Atlantis Programs Pedalheads Bike Camps atlantisprograms.com

Bowling

The Zone Bowling zbowl.com

Curling

Richmond Curling Club richmondcurling.com 36

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Sports Links...con’t Richmond Minor Hockey richmondminorhockey.com

Gymnastics Cartwheels Inc.

Richmond Sockeyes richmondsockeyes.com

(ad p. 19)

Richmond Youth Roller Hockey ryrhl.com

145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-275-0020 cartwheels.ca Panther Cheer Athletics panthercheerathletics.com Richmond Gymnastics Club richmondgymnastics.com

Richmond Ball Hockey rbha.ca Richmond Cosom Hockey rcfha.org Richmond Ravens Female Hockey richmondravenshockey.ca

(article p. 22-23)

kigoos.com

Seafair Minor Hockey

Richmond Rapids Swim Club richmondrapids.com VPW Synchronized Swimming vpw.bc.ca

(ad p. 24)

seafairhockey.com

Skating

Connaught Skating Club connaughtsc.com

Steveston Hockey stevestonhockey.com

Richmond Arenas richmond.ca

Martial Arts

Hockey

Richmond Kigoos

Kendo stevestonkendo.ca Paradigm Shift Martial Arts jointhesparadigmshift.com Steveston Judo stevestonjudo.com

Swimming

Richmond Oval richmondoval.ca Richmond Ringette richmondringette.com

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TSS Academy at Sportstown tssacademy.com

Richmond Rockets Speed Skating richmondrockets.ca

BC Water Polo bcwaterpolo.com

CALENDAR April 2012 Apr 1 & 15 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market, 10am - 3pm, indoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, www.sfam.ca Apr 6

Good Friday, no school SD#38

Apr 7

Steveston Village Easter Egg Hunt, 1-3pm presented by the Steveston Merchants Association. Kids can bring their Easter basket and collect a small treat from participating businesses. Roaming Easter bunny. www.exploresteveston.com

Apr 7

Easter Egg-Citement for 1-10 year olds at Steveston Community Centre. Must pre-register. www.richmond.ca

Apr 7

Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Kids can take part in a scavenger hunt for plastic eggs hidden throughout the Cannery. Along the way they’ll learn about Steveston’s fishing history. At the end of the scavenger hunt they’ll exchange the eggs for prizes. www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Apr 7-8

Easter Tea at London Heritage Farm, 12-5pm. www.londonfarm.ca

Apr 8

Easter Sunday

Apr 8

Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunt. Meet at the Sharing Farm Orchard at the bottom of Gilbert Rd by 11am. Kids will look for clues and collect prizes that direct them to London Farm’s hunt for the grand prize. The first ten kids in both categories (under 6 years and 6-12 years) will receive grand prizes. www.londonfarm.ca

Apr 9

Easter Monday, no school SD#38

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Steveston Insider Calendar

Apr 14

Richmond Baseball opening day celebrations at Brighouse Park

Apr 15

The Vancouver Sun Run

Apr 15 Apr 22

Lead With Your Heart Fundraising Luncheon by RTES. 11:30am at Airport Executive Plaza. 604-241-7837. www.rtesrichmond.com Earth Day www.earthday.ca

Apr 22

Kids Only Swap Meet 10am-1pm at West Richmond Community Ctr. www.richmond.ca

Apr 23

Spring soccer season starts. April 23-June 24. www.richmondsoccer.com

Apr 26

BC Children’s Hospital Jeans Day™ in support of BC Children’s Hospital. All across BC people will be participating. www.bcchf.ca/jeans-day

Apr 27

Daffodil Campaign. www.cancer.ca

Apr 28-29 Dahlia Tuber Sale at London Heritage Farm, 11am-2pm. Browse through the many varieties of dahlia tubers available, some are quite rare! www.londonfarm.ca Apr 29

Scotiabank MS Walk. 10am at Garry Point Park. www.mswalks.ca

Apr 30

Personal income tax for 2011 deadline

May 2012 May 2

Kigoos Swim Club season starts. Steveston Outdoor Pool. www.kigoos.com

May 4

Steveston Seafood & Wine Festival, 7-9:30pm, Gulf of Georgia Cannery. $65. Presented by Steveston Rotary. www.stevestonrotary.org

May 4

Big Bike through Steveston Village at 5:30pm. Fundraising for Heart & Stroke Foundation. www.bigbike.ca

May 4 & 5 Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair www.deltamuseum.ca May 5 & 6 Doors Open Richmond 10am - 4pm. Two-day, city-wide celebration offers free access to many heritage landmarks, modern structures, hidden gems, places of worship, artists’ studios, museums and national historic sites. www.richmond.ca/doorsopen May 12-13 Mother’s Day Tea, 12-5pm. London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd. www.londonfarm.ca May 13

Mother’s Day

May 15

Tourism Richmond 2012 Service Awards Gala at River Rock Casino

May 18

SD#38 no school

May 19

Steveston Outdoor Pool opens weekends. Opens full time June 30 for season.

May 19

Seafood for Thought exhibit opening at Gulf of Georgia Cannery

May 20

Opening day of the Steveston Farmers & Artisans Summer Market, 10am - 4pm, outdoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery. www.sfam.ca

May 21

Victoria Day stat holiday, no school

May 22

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay. Richmond will be among 600 communities across the country that will welcome the Relay, a nine month journey that began in Cape Spear NL August 24, 2011 and concludes in Vancouver. www.rickhansenrelay.com

May 26

Public Works Open House 11am - 3pm, 5599 Lynas Lane, Richmond. www.richmond.ca

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We love your teeth...

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Sweet Lulu’s Costume Company

Colour selection...... Like the green, red should be a little darker shade (like the pharmasave logo) and blue should be switched to a tan/light brown. Our colour scheme should help emphasize that we have natural supplements. These are what I thought but use you judgement on what is complementary

We love your home...

Instead of local owners should say local pharmacists (Dorothy is not an owner) Our Services: (Under expert advice.....)  Fast, friendly prescriptions  Speciality compounding services for: o Bio-identical hormone therapy o Animal medications o Pain relief (creams, gels, etc) o Pediatric compounding o Discontinued medications o Customized dosing and flavouring options available  Medication reviews  Vitamin & supplement consultations  Blister packing  Crutch rentals  Flu shot clinics  Wellness seminars  Compression stocking fittings  Free prescription delivery

We love your life...

Instead of flu shot clinic message something about “New selection of products and expanded store hours” Under Vitamins, Natural Supplements and Homeopathic remedies ...add for the whole family and we should list our product lines in this section instead of prescription medications, etc: o o o o o o o o o

Nature’s Way AOR supplements Traumeel Heel and Boiron homeopathy Sisu New Chapter Bach Rescue Remedy Mate Factor teas And more

We love food & drink...

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