Richmond News October 14 2015 by Richmond News

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! Little Sohia chooses the perfect pumpkin at Richmond Country Farms over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Photo by Gord Goble/ Special to the News

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Curriculum as good as its funding Parents, teachers cautiously optimistic about move towards personalized teaching ALANCAMPBELL

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lthough two of the groups at the cutting edge of the new school curriculum are looking ahead with cautious optimism, both admit there are many big questions still to be answered. To get their collective heads around the new K-Grade 9 curriculum, the Richmond District Parents Association (RDPA) hosted a “Changing World, Changing Curriculum” meeting with the Richmond Teachers’ Association (RTA) and the school district. Both the RDPA and the RTA acknowledged that many teachers are already immersed in the style of instruction — which includes personalized learning and

critical thinking — that is being trialed this school year before becoming mandatory in 2016/17. However, both are hanging ﬁre with their ﬁnal assessments until they see the colour of the B.C. government’s money, which is needed when it comes to backing the new curriculum. “Do we need more space? Do we need more resources? How is it going to affect my child’s assessment?” said Anne Chen, a former PAC chair at Jessie Wowk elementary and now president of the RDPA. “It’s all still a bit vague and we will likely revisit this in the spring.” Meanwhile, RTA president Al Klassen said it was a “a bit too early to know exactly what is needed. “But, so far, the Ministry has stepped up to the plate with the extra pro-D days,

which provides an opportunity to really get our heads around it. The current pro-D days are all taken up by other things. “Teachers shouldn’t be doing this on the ﬂy, they need to properly plan and that needs support.” Klassen added that he feels it may only take a couple of months of the trial period before it becomes clear exactly what level of resources is required. Teachers across the province have expressed concerns about a lack of training and resources to carry out the changes and some parents are concerned that the new curriculum doesn’t put enough emphasis on the basics, particularly in math. The shift will also bring in new methods of assessment that could see traditional report cards and letter grades disappear. See Employers page 4

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NEWSin the City ! A rare and ﬂeeting double rainbow was spotted by News reader Darryl Segal at Ironwood Plaza, looking east, at about 5 p.m. on Saturday. “It did not last long. I wonder if anyone else saw this?” asked Segal. Photo submitted by Darryl Segal.

Chiu avoids questions on ‘inappropriate sexuality’ vative deputy leader Elsie Wayne said Canadians should not have to tolerate gay pride parades and same-sex marriages. Staff Reporter GWOODRICHMONDNEWS.COM At that time, an account belonging to a Kenny Chiu, software engineer from B.C., defended Wayne and her right to free onservative candidate for Stevestonspeech, on an online Reform Party forum. Richmond East Kenny Chiu appears “What Elsie said does echo reluctant to clarify his personal much of how I feel living in views on homosexuality after this adopted country of mine. fellow Conservative candidate Sadly, Canada has ‘evolved’ Jagdish Grewal was expelled into an all-tolerant; all acceptfrom his party for apparent ing; fully embracing liberal homophobic comments. country. Chiu is listed as a board “Today in Canada, simply member for Abbotsford-based disagreeing to the claim that Columbia Bible College, homosexuality is normal can which sets forth “community ! Kenny Chiu result in crucifixion,” the comstandards” in its policies that ment stated. students must engage in “apChiu was asked to clarify these compropriate sexuality.” Inappropriate sexualments. In addition to other questions on ity, according to the college, includes the topic, he was also specifically asked “pornography, harassment, premarital whether Grewal should be able to speak sex, adultery and homosexual activity.” his mind on the subject of homosexuality. The college states it has zero tolerance After repeated phone calls, Chiu’s camfor any of those “activities.” paign manager, Jag Sanghera, replied, Last week, Grewal was quoted in his via email, citing Chiu: “This does not Punjabi Post editorial — entitled ‘Is it represent my views.” However, he didn’t wrong for a homosexual to become a norclarify what “this” meant. mal person?’ — that homosexuality “can The News also asked if Chiu does think be corrected” with therapy. homosexuality is natural and appropriGrewal has since denied being homoate, and, if so, whether he has brought phobic, claiming the article was mistransthose views to the board of Columbia lated. Homophobic remarks have arisen in the Bible College. The college’s “community standards” against homosexuality resulted past from conservative-leaning candiin a Facebook support group for alumni dates. being formed this year. In 2003, federal Progressive Conser-

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oters in Steveston-Richmond East will have run in the riding’s now parent riding of a fifth option on the ballot. Delta-Richmond East. Monds garnered 147 Matthew Swanston will represent the votes, which was good for 0.3 per cent of the Libertarian Party of Canada, a political group turnout. dedicated to the principles of individual liberThe Libertarian Party was formed in 1973. ties and autonomy from government. In 2011, it tabled 23 candidates but this Swanston has provided no contact informayear Swanston helps make up a group of 69 tion so could not be reached for comments candidates, the most for the party since 1988, regarding his candidacy. when it received 0.25 per cent of He has, however, provided the national popular vote. profile information on the LiberLibertarians believe people tarian Party of Canada’s website. should not be punished for According to that, Swanston is a present-day “victimless” crimes, graduate of McRoberts secondary such as sex work and drug use. who went on to serve on a tour of It promotes a liberal immigration duty in Kandahar, Afghanistan as agenda that would reduce red tape a remote weapons system operator for foreign workers and refugees. of two armoured vehicles. Libertarians would also grant During his downtime prior to First Nations a blanket guarantee ! Matthew Swanston being deployed, Swanston is said of sovereignty and “eliminate have been inspired by the economsystemic discrimination against ics literature of Peter Schiff, who accurately indigenous people.” predicted the 2008 global recession. The AusLibertarians would enforce property rights trian School of economics, which teaches that and do away with eminent domain legislation. individual decisions dictate economic trends, On healthcare, it would repeal the Canada then inspired Swanston. Health Act and ensure care is a provincial Swanston said his military experience inresponsibility. It would also propose private stilled a “strong sense of responsibility, honour healthcare as to allow individual choice. and integrity.” According to its online platform, Libertarians The Libertarian Party is said to stand for free also propose to make significant changes to market economic policies, property rights and the tax structure by reducing federal income entrepreneurship. taxes to a maximum rate of 15 per cent, Notable for Swanston is the fact Libertarians increasing the personal tax exemption to propose to withdraw Canadian armed forces $17,300 and eliminating all tax credits and from international conflicts. In turn, the party replacing them with four simplified exempwould reallocate military resources to national tions for $4,000 each (child, senior, disability, defense and Arctic sovereignty. student). In 2011, the Libertarians had Jeff Monds — Graeme Wood

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A4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015 Our Liberal Party Candidate for Richmond Centre

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City Board Asphalt paving advisory Consolidated Fee Bylaw 8636

April 20 to August 31,9272 2015 Amendment Bylaw

The City of Richmond has contracted Columbia Bitulithic to grind and pave the following locations in Richmond from April 20 to August 31, 2015:

At the October 13, 2015, Council meeting, three readings were given to Consolidated Fee Bylaw 8636, Amendment Bylaw 9272, to increase fees for a range of products, services and fees provided by the City.

Those persons who consider themselves affected by the proposed bylaw are invited to make written submissions to Council c/o the City Clerk at 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond B.C. V6Y 2C1 or by fax at 604-278-5139 or by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca; or make a verbal presentation to Council by appearing as a delegation at the November 09, 2015 Council meeting. All written submissions received prior to the proposed bylaw adoption on November 09, 2015, will be forwarded to Council for consideration. A complete copy of the staff report is available on the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall>City Council Agendas & Minutes> Finance Committee>2015 Agendas & Minutes> October 05, 2015> Agenda Reports>Item#2). Work hours and will beStaff 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Night time work hours will

be from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (typically).

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please contact the Business Licence Division at 604-276-4328.

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David Weber Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dikes, Director, Citypaving Clerk’s Office Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2015 Paving Program). City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

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Employers are looking for critical thinkers: Chen Continued from page 1

things to remember for students. Now it is asking the students to come up with the At last week’s meeting, however — where whys and the hows? “Employees are looking for critical thinkaround 60 per cent of Richmond’s school ers and problem solvers and people who PACS were represented — Chen said can work in a team environment.” people heard how teachers are trying to Chen said the other PACS apfind out what they need in peared to also leave the meetterms of time and resources ing more settled, especially and are trying to bounce ideas with the knowledge that the off each other. school district is very support“It is nice to know that the ive of the teachers. teachers are on board with it Klassen said many teachas they have so much to do ers in the district take it upon already, we don’t want to add themselves to be current in to that,” said Chen, who has terms of new learning techa daughter in Grade 7 and a niques and that it’s “part of a son in Grade 9. teacher’s responsibility” to be “For some teachers, though, up to date. they’ve been actively involved “What we need to figure out in teaching like this for a ! Anne Chen, RDPA is, what level of resources is while, especially the personalneeded to make this happen; ized learning. books, materials, whatever,” “I remember my own son being tasked to do an essay (but) he wanted to do a poster. he added. “Teachers will have to sit down with each For me, as a parent, this was difficult to understand, but in the end, it was fabulous. other and talk about what it means to each other. “He is now in Grade 9 at Steveston“This is a trial year; people are not London, but two years ago, he was with expected to do it this year, but they are a teacher who did a lot of collaborative expected to play with it, move it around as learning.” next year, this will be the curriculum for Although having had experience with the K-9. new type of learning, Chen admits she still “Some teachers are doing a significant had reservations about it becoming mandaproportion of this already through projects tory, until she took the time to look into it and personalized learning.” further. In the summer, the BCTF (B.C. Teach“With knowledge comes power and after going onto curriculum.gov.bc.ca, and learn- ers’ Federation), although welcoming the ing about what the curriculum would be for changes, emphasized the likelihood of more resources for its members to be able each grade, I felt a lot more at ease. to put the new curriculum into practice. “Until recently, it was a list of dates and

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CITYHall Supersized public hearing on mega homes set for Nov. GRAEMEWOOD Staﬀ Reporter

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he City of Richmond is in the ﬁnal stages of determining how it will terminate contracts for roughly 4,000 single-family home lots that are currently not subject to city zoning — an issue that has resulted in developers being able to build three-storey homes. Until now, the homes have been dictated by provincial land-use contracts, (LUCs) but last year the province passed legislation to allow cities to terminate those contracts. Recently, Richmond city council reduced the height of all new homes to nine metres. It also tweaked various zoning regulations pertaining to setbacks. However, the changes only applied to homes under city zoning. As such, the 4,000 properties that remain outside of the controls of the city have allowed for the proliferation of three-storey homes throughout neighbourhoods. City planners are putting forth new bylaws to terminate the contracts. City council has approved the process and is now heading to a public hearing on Nov. 25 where residents can voice their support or opposition to the changes. If a property owner objects to the termination of such a contract, claiming it will cause “hardship,” he/she will be able to apply, for $650, to the Board of Variance. The board (consisting of volunteer members from the

! City pushes digital envelope

community) is expected to draw up a set of guidelines to determine what constitutes “hardship.” Terminating LUCs could hurt property values as the property would then be subject to size restrictions. However, LUC properties do not allow secondary suites and city bylaws do. “Sounds like a fair trade off,” said Coun. Harold Steves at a planning committee meeting last week. There is to be no ﬁnancial compensation for early termination of the contracts, which will expire in 2024, regardless. If the contracts are terminated by city council, there will be a one year grace period for new zoning to take effect.

! Preserved trees chopped

Six plum trees that were to be preserved in front of a new development on Chatham Street have now been removed. An arborist from the City of Richmond determined the trees were in poor condition after the development got underway, according to city spokesperson Ted Townsend. The trees had been fenced off with orange mesh, signifying they were to be protected, per city council’s approval of the development. Replacement trees will be planted on the site.

! No dump for RVs in Richmond

The City of Richmond will not be installing a sanitary dump for recreation vehicles anytime

! Plum trees in front of a new Steveston devel-

opment were determined as being in poor condition. Photo by Graeme Wood/Richmond News

soon. A staff report determined a dumping station was not feasible. The city had met with Metro Vancouver regional planners to discuss the possibility of installing a station at either the Iona or Lulu Island waste treatment plants, but the regional government wasn’t interested. Two stations in Richmond closed in 2009. RV users will have to continue to dump their waste prior to re-entering Richmond. The report indicates there are nine dump stations across the Lower Mainland.

The City of Richmond will be spending $5.5 million over the next three years to improve its digital presence and provide citizens with easier access to online municipal services. e At the behest of George Duncan, the city’s chief c administrative ofﬁcer, the digital strategy hopes to move the city “to the forefront of innovation for municipal government across North America,” according to a report from Grant Fengstad, the city’s director of informaG t technology (IT). tion The report was approved by a majority of c council last week at a committee meetcity ing. A major component of the plan involves 2 24/7 access to services such as bill payments, business licensing and developmentrelated applications. As well, the city has been planning to unveil free Wi-Fi Internet service at all cityowned community centres, as well as some heritage sites and parks. The Wi-Fi plan was announced last February and phase-one is expected to be complete within months. Another goal of the digital strategy is to provide transparent governance. “Technology has enabled governments to be much more open and transparent. Streaming video of council meetings, social media websites, virtual town halls and mobile apps are making it easier than ever for the public to provide input to government and feel more connected and engaged,” states the report.

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Notice of Public Hearing

City of Richmond

Monday, October 19, 2015 – 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9213 (RZ 13-643655) Location/s:

10491 No. 1 Road

Applicant/s:

Yin P. Mui

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, each with a principal single detached dwelling and an accessory coach house above a detached garage, with vehicle access from the rear lane. City Contact:

City Contact:

Suzanne Carter-Huffman, 604-276-4228, Planning and Development Division Bylaw 9269

How to obtain further information:

Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division Bylaw 9213

3260/3280 Blundell Road

Applicant/s:

Steve Dhanda

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, to permit development of two (2) single-family lots, each with vehicle access from Blundell Road. City Contact:

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9290 (RZ 14-662541) Location/s:

8571 No. 4 Road

Applicant/s:

Sumaiyya Hasan

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, each with a principal single-detached dwelling and an accessory coach house above a detached garage, with vehicle access to/from the rear lane.

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9225 (RZ 15-690340) Location/s:

City Contact:

Cynthia Lussier, 604-276-4108, Planning and Development Division Bylaw 9290

Edwin Lee, 604-276-4121, Planning and Development Division Bylaw 9225

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9269 (ZT 15-700276) Location/s: Applicant/s:

8888 Patterson Road and 3340 Sexsmith Road GBL Architects Inc.

Purpose: To amend the “High Rise Apartment and Artist Residential Tenancy Studio Units (ZHR10) – Capstan Village (City Centre)” zone, a site-specific zone applicable only to the subject

RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9295 (ZT 15-705936) Location/s:

11220 Horseshoe Way

Applicant/s:

Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks Ltd.

Purpose: To amend the “Industrial Business (IB1)” zone to allow a microbrewery at 11220 Horseshoe Way. City Contact:

Mark McMullen, 604-276-4173, Planning and Development Division

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Bylaw 9295

property, to revise the required studio ceiling heights of the Artist Residential Tenancy Studio units and permit community amenity space for the purpose of constructing four (4) affordable, work-only, art studios.

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By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

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On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http:// www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/ hearings/2015.htm

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At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing October 9, 2015 and ending October 19, 2015, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

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By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing October 9, 2015 and ending October 19, 2015.

Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: •

By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm

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By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

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By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

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Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond. ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

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All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

David Weber, Director, City Clerk’s Office

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Tories talk drugs, despite stats Graeme Wood

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lthough Richmond has the lowest drugrelated hospitalization and mortality rates in B.C. and the Vancouver Coastal Health authority has no plans to establish a supervised injection facility in Richmond, Conservative candidates Alice Wong and Kenny Chiu have made the issue a top priority. Wong said she wanted to keep heroin injection sites out of Richmond, and one of Chiu’s ﬁrst ads, via Facebook, noted, “there is nothing ‘safe’ about heroin.” The Conservatives have quoted Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, stating he wants more safe injection sites opened across Canada. Viola Kaminski, a spokesperson for VCH, stated the safe injection site in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside has improved health outcomes for its patients. Wong was unavailable for comment via her campaign ofﬁce. Campaign manager Sacha Peter noted the Conservatives recently passed Bill C-2, known as the Respect for Communities Act, which requires a number of new regulations for safe-injection site applicants.

! No polling station for Sea Island

Sea Island resident and senior Robert Paddington told the Richmond News he is disappointed Elections Canada decided to axe Burkeville’s regular, local voting station. The roughly 750 residents who live in the area with Paddington will have to vote at a church near Cambie and Garden City roads (meaning a long walk and two transit transfers

for those without cars). Dorothy Sitek, a spokesperson for Elections Canada, could not explain why this particular voting station was moved, however, she noted Elections Canada routinely examines stations and ensures they are a “reasonable” distance from each residence. Burkevillians had the option to go to advance polls or call Elections Canada for a special mail-in ballot, she noted.

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Despite ideas of strategic voting and vote sharing being ﬂoated across the country, no party in Richmond is ready to give up its share of the popular vote in order to oust the ruling Conservatives. Candidates from the Green, Liberal and New Democratic parties were asked at an all-candidates forum whether they would endorse another party. No one conceded defeat. New Democrats maintained their party needs the fewest number of additional seats from the last election, to achieve a majority. Liberals claimed recent polls suggest they have the lead nation-wide. Greens contended people must vote according to the issues. Notably, after the 2011 election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper terminated the per-vote subsidy that goes to each party, Whether you vote strategically or not, single votes cast in Richmond will mean much more than they did in 2011. The StevestonRichmond East riding only has 70,676 eligible voters, whereas the old riding of Delta-Richmond-East had 79,831. Meanwhile, Richmond Centre riding had 84,855 eligible voters in 2011, whereas now it only has 67,734.

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Dear Editor, Another thing at Thanksgiving that gave me indigestion was to hear my neighbour proudly telling my husband and I that he had just voted “Y” even though he wanted to vote “Z” because he voted “strategically.” Well, what better way to truly divide the seats between two parties and allow one to just slip through the middle to win a minority government. It is simple to strategically vote. Strategic voters are reverting to the herd mentality, believing that if website such and such says “X,” then it must be true and wise. I believe this “strategic voting” is just another diversion and ruse to control the voters. I have listened to my coworkers and family members about their strategic voting and to me it just reeks! All those websites are manipulative and are for lazy voters who can’t be bothered to educate themselves on each party’s platform and who can’t

Dear Editor, Had enough of (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper? You’re not alone. A majority of Canadians want change — nearly 70 per cent of voters, according to polls. But that doesn’t guarantee we’ll see it. Last election, Harper got 100 per cent of the power in Parliament with just 39 per cent of the vote. Right now, he’s projected to win a minority government with just over 30 per cent of the vote. Blame our “ﬁrst past the post” electoral system, which results in vote-splitting among the three parties opposite the Conservatives on the political spectrum. Vote-splitting is when the distribution of votes among multiple similar candidates reduces all of their chances of winning while increasing the dissimilar candidate’s chances of winning. If we work together, we can reduce vote-splitting and increase our chances at defeating the Harper government in Richmond. Both Richmond ridings – Steveston-Richmond East and Richmond Centre – have

decide on their own, which party would best represent them. So far, voters have had 70 days to research those platforms. Obviously, none of the parties has a platform that can represent a voter 100 per cent, but at least a voter can ﬁnd one party that has a platform with similar priorities as him or her. Let’s be realistic here. Each party has their diehard voters who won’t vote for anything other than their party, so it leaves the rest of the voters to elect the next government. All I can hope from voters is for them to be “smart” voters not sheep. Research the platforms, scrutinize each local candidate and truly look at their character and merits. So don’t be “strategic” with your vote, rather choose the party and candidate who would best represent YOU. Nancy D. Jones Richmond

Diﬀerent riding, same lame party lines Dear Editor, I was pleased with the re-drawing of my electoral district boundary, mainly because I would no longer be represented by Alice Wong, the archetypal “trained seal” of the Conservatives. My wish was for an MP who would do more than applaud wildly at any party comment, and who would occasionally say something of note in the debates. So, what do I receive as a Conservative nominee in my new riding? Another “toe-the-line” party hack, who has so little respect for the electorate, that he cannot be bothered to attend the all-candidate debates. I ﬁnd myself with only one option — vote for another party. My hope is that more voters will see through this Conservative ploy, and vote for someone who is at least able to face their voters. Alice Wong is going to focus on

crime, hmmmmmm... what area I wonder? Given that overall crime has been trending down in the last 20 years and Richmond is considered a safe community, one can only surmise she intends to focus on white collar crime, such as misuse of public funds, tax avoidance, etc. Perhaps, she is exploiting people’s misconceptions around crime and ignoring facts and statistics. As expressed by the Elizabeth Fry Society, we need science-based legislation, something Wong and her leader Stephen Harper seem to have forgotten. Muzzling scientists and ignoring the Canadian Bar Association (re: immigration changes) could be considered a crime against democracy. Y.Fynault Richmond

Bin thefts a ‘grey’ matter Dear Editor, Re: “Biker pair raid donation bin,” News, Oct. 9 I just read your article in the paper today. I have seen people stealing things from

these bins before and have called the police. The ofﬁcer that showed up said unfortunately it’s a grey area. As long as there is no damage to the bin itself, the items

inside are considered garbage and are up for taking. However, I hope karma does catch up with these individuals. Jason Legge Richmond

emerged as battleground ridings where the vote can be swung. All we have to do is pick the Liberal, New Democrat, or Green Party candidate who is best suited to defeat Harper’s Conservative candidate. Then, on Oct. 19, we vote for them as a block. Once we’ve elected a new government, we can get to work on ﬁxing our electoral system. The Liberals, New Democrats, and Greens have committed to this. Sign the pledge to “Vote Together” at votetogether.ca. If enough people make the pledge in a riding, Leadnow will crowdfund local polling to help determine which candidates are most likely to defeat Harper’s Conservative candidate. More than 80,000 Canadians have pledged to support the #VoteTogether campaign and “select and support the best local candidates to defeat the Harper Conservatives.” Let’s show the rest of Canada that Richmond is ready for change. And spread the word! William Dunn Richmond

Past deeds paint Liberal candidate with a ‘red’ light Dear Editor, Re: “Liberal candidate Peschisolido responds to ongoing litigation,” News, Oct. 9. I have read the latest article about Mr. Joe Peschisolido’s ongoing court trials and I heard him speaking to the students at MacNeill secondary school last week. All I have to say is, “charlatan!” Mr. Peschisolido, how can you tell young people that you are against the unpaid internship programs, because it is an usury practice done by employers to capitalize from unpaid work, while you, as an employer, allegedly failed to pay your own employee? This particular trial is not about ! Joe Peschisolido File photo an unpaid internship position, but a legitimate contract between employer and employee which, according to the employee, you failed to fulﬁl. The employee claims she told Mr. Peschisolido that she was not receiving money from the client for the work she was doing, but the problem was not addressed. As far as I’m concerned, Mr. Peschisolido, I remember your past actions as an MP, I listened to you and I “red light” you because your past and alleged present actions speak louder than your rhetoric. I don’t trust you to represent me in Ottawa. Marie Courchesne Richmond (Editor’s note: Joe Peschisolido is being sued in civil court by a former employee, but the case is ongoing and no charges have been proven.)

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Port skirmish puts mayor in an all too familiar place Dear Editor, Interesting — Mayor (Malcolm) Brodie is very upset with Port Metro Vancouver. Seems he’s concerned the port, a federally regulated body, will pursue its own interests while ignoring the rules of the provincially legislated ALR, as well as the wishes of the City of Richmond. Mayor Brodie has called the port, written to the port, talked publicly about his concerns with the port, and enlisted the support of the UBCM in his ﬁght with the port. Unfortunately, as the mayor reports, they won’t even meet with him. Maybe now the mayor will understand how many of his citizens feel after having spent several months participating in his laughable public process to deal with revisions to the zoning bylaws dealing with monster houses. The mayor and a majority of councillors ignored the recommendations of city staff, ignored the principles of the Ofﬁcial Com-

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munity Plan, ignored the City Charter with respect to the preservation of single-family neighbourhoods, and ignored the wishes of the vast majority of citizens that took the time to participate in the process. They ignored all of the foregoing, and then practically fell over themselves to pass changes that would satisfy the builders’ lobby and a small group of homebuyers. Changes that builders have subsequently happily described as “minimal.” Sorry Mayor Brodie, but you and a majority of your council have been hell bent on paving over Richmond centre, and you have just killed an opportunity to preserve the yards and gardens of our single-family neighbourhoods. You are on very thin ice in trying to lecture the port on preserving agricultural lands. Sadly, it seems they care about our farmlands about as much as you care for our neighbourhoods. John Montgomery Richmond

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Richmond School District Considers School Closures In most of Richmond declining neighbourhood enrolment has resulted in underutilization of school capacity. In some schools student populations are so small that the School District cannot offer the optimal range of programs. Trustees need to make a decision on which schools to close to ensure facilities are used in an effective and fiscally responsible way. This is about Our Schools, Our Students and Our Future and we want to hear from you as we gather information to inform our decisions and make our way through this process. Open Houses have been scheduled from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at secondary schools across the city: • Thursday, October 15, 2015 - Richmond Secondary • Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 - Burnett Secondary • Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 - McNair Secondary • Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 - McMath Secondary • Thursday, October 29th, 2015 - Cambie Secondary For more information, please visit http://letstalksd38.ca @RichmondSD38

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rail trip through the Rocky Mountains to see its natural splendour was just one of the highlights for a Richmond family that has dealt with the challenge of raising a child with a life-threatening illness. Along with 11 other families in similar circumstances from across the country, the ﬁve-day journey aboard the Rocky Mountaineer as part of the Life Changing Train for Heroes event recently was a chance to share experiences and ﬁnd strength in unity, said Debbie Van Eeuwan. “I think we all shared and understood that we were chosen, for whatever reason, for this,” said Van Eeuwan whose son, Matt, was born premature with a digestive system condition that eventually required a life-saving liver transplant when he

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Van Eeuwan. “She would wake (up) and be afraid about her brother dying. “The effect on the rest of the family is something that’s often overlooked. And having her come on the trip was important.” On the train, the families got to enjoy the scenery from the glass-domed observation car, as well as on-board cooking lessons and drumming class activities. In Kamlopos, they were welcomed by members of the RCMP on horseback. And at Lake Louise, they took part in canoe and gondola trips. “Rocky Mountaineer has proudly supported Starlight Children’s Foundation for 10 years through various initiatives including the annual Escape to Whistler program, and we’re excited to give back in a more impactful way by expanding the program to the Life Changing Train for Heroes,” said Randy Powell, president and CEO of Rocky Mountaineer in a press release. “For these heroes, this time together will create space to connect with each other and other Starlight families, which is the most precious gift. We are thrilled to play a part in creating these special memories.”

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was just eight months old. She was his donor. “When I say chosen, it’s not something religious, but rather an understanding that we were given a situation that we could handle.” Matt is now 16, a Grade 11 student at Fraser Academy and from all outward appearances gives no hint at the challenges he’s endured, although he still faces ongoing issues as a result of his condition. The trip, put on by the Rocky Mountaineer and Starlight Children’s Foundation was the opportunity to celebrate the dozen families and raise awareness for the charity that provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Joining Van Eeuwan on the journey was her 14-year-old daughter Tayvie — due to responsibilities at school, Matt was unable to attend. This served to emphasize the situation where other family members are also affected when one of their siblings is seriously ill. “Tayvie used to have night terrors when Matt was ill,” said

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and at the Cambie branch on Thursday mornings beginning Oct. 15. Registration is required. In this program caregivers and children ages three to ﬁve-years-old will use the alphabet, numbers, stories and play to learn literacy skills and help develop

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the Polishing the Gem Within event Oct. 14 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Richmond Nature Park. The event is a newly structured, informative and interactive-packed women’s workshop for those who are interested in learning about the ways in which

the strength and tone of one’s voice can impact one’s career and credibility. The workshop will also discuss body language and the affect it has on one’s dayto-day interactions. Price: $29/person. To register, call 604-989-3375 or visit http:// bit.ly/1PlsNHx.

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when you can light up an autumn night at West Richmond Community Centre’s 16th Annual Lantern Festival! Bring your own lantern, or make one at the event. Enjoy apple ﬁshing, pumpkin bowling and a drumming circle. Participate in the lantern procession that will light up the season’s darkening skies. Call 604-238-8400 for more information, or email westrich@richmond.ca. Veteran folk singer Tom Rawson visits Britannia Heritage Shipyards Oct. 15, a presentation of the Steveston Folk Guild. Rawson is a veteran of the folk festival circuit, and his folk philosophy is guaranteed to leave you smiling. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 at the door.

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arry McWatters bestrides the B.C. wine world as a Colossus. It’s not so much his size and outgoing personality, but his leadership that transformed the B.C. wine industry from producing plonk into creating ﬁne wines. In 1979, McWatters founded Sumac Ridge Estate Winery in the Okanagan, one of the ﬁrst family wineries which produced wine from grapes grown on their vineyards and emphasized quality over quantity. The following year he helped establish the Okanagan Wine Festival. Harry was also instrumental in creating VQA Canada, a trade association that spearheaded the development of national wine standards. After 48 years, you might expect McWatters to retire. Instead, he is receiving a literal encore as he has created Encore Vineyards Ltd; an umbrella group that markets wines under three labels: Time Estate Winery, McWatters Collection and Evolve Cellars. I recently dined with Harry and his new winemaker, Lawrence Buhler, at Blacktail Restaurant in Gastown, as they showcased their wines along with the delicious cuisine of executive chef Geoff Rogers. The reception wine was the Time 2013 Sundial White ($20). Grown at Sundial Vineyards on the Black Sage Vineyards in the south Okanagan, the grapes receive more sunshine than other B.C. regions, hence the name Sundial. It’s a blend of pinot blanc, Chardonnay and sauvignon blanc with fruitiness, a hint of sweetness, and a charming way to begin a meal.

I enjoyed two wines, the first being an Evolve Cellars 2014 Pinot Blanc ($15). The pinot blanc has a gentle fruitiness that really came alive with the cauliflower soup. The more stylish of the wines was the Time 2014 White Meritage ($25). A blend of sauvignon blanc and Semillon, partly aged in French and American oak, the white meritage has a bouquet of honeydew and pear with a taste of apricot, mango, and gooseberry and a hint of almond. It has texture and elegance and was a perfect complement to the soup. I chose the bison tartare as my second course and was surprised at which wine went better. The tartare was first paired with the McWatters Collection 2013 Chardonnay ($25). I enjoyed its tropical bouquet with an underlying minerality and a charming fruitiness from the oak and the fruit glued together. The Evolve Cellars 2013 Cabernet Merlot ($19) had a pleasant smooth personality with black and red fruit and soft tannins. But the Chardonnay was best with the bison. Our final course was the hanger steak, medium rare with chickpea fries and Brussel sprouts. The McWatters Collection 2012 Red Meritage ($30) proved to be a great complement to the beef. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. as well as the gentler and perfumier Cabernet franc, this red has a bouquet of plums and cassis with elegant dark fruit. The Time Estate 2012 Syrah ($35) was also an excellent partner with the steak. Take a bow McWatters and Buhler. Thanks for the encore performance! Eric Hanson is a retired teacher and wine educator. Reach him at ehanson@sd38.bc.ca

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frail, little pup named Chestnut and a helpless, paralyzed cat named Roamer. Both would almost certainly have been put to sleep if it wasn’t for the work of the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS), the city’s no-kill shelter, which continues to save the lives of animals every day of the year. But they can only do it through public and corporate donations and through vital

fundraising events throughout the year — RAPS’ contract with the City of Richmond is not enough. And with ticket sales for its Paws & Pumpkins Halloween Gala on Saturday, Oct. 31 down markedly from the last event two years ago, the charity needs the public and businesses to step up more than ever. “It is (RAPS’ biggest fundraiser) and we rely heavily on it,” said Donna Murray, who’s on the board of directors at RAPS. “The quality of the donations (for the auction) are exceptionally high, but obviously, the more we have the better. “Ticket sales are a bit sluggish, for sure,

so we’re hoping for a big push in the week before Halloween.” About a third of the 350 tickets have been sold, whereas, at this point the last time the event was held, it was sold out. The more tickets sold and more money raised on the night will help save the lives of animals such as seven-month-old, minipoodle Chestnut, who was given to RAPS by a local vet, whose client either couldn’t or wouldn’t pay for a specialist surgeon to treat a very badly broken leg. “It’s going to be a hefty price, the difference between $800 for regular surgery and $3,000 for what Chestnut needs done,”

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For the ‘Pleasure’ of suspense Play charts how a boy is shaped by his mother and her stories Matthew Hoekstra Contributor m

o audience deserves having its ending ruined by a review — that’s what Google is for. This one, on For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again, will only advise. Michel Tremblay’s play isn’t some hockey game where exits tease fans of a losing home team. The renowned Quebec playwright has crafted an ending worth sticking around for, and one that sparkles at Gateway Theatre. Not that this brilliant cast of two would have anyone eyeing the exits anyway.

This 100-minute drama is about the relationship between a mother and son told from Tremblay’s own experiences. This production is raucous, raw and at times satisfyingly real. For the Pleasure paints portraits of the relationship between Nana (Margo Kane) and son (Kevin Loring), the narrator, in a 10year period. They converse over a childhood prank, favourite books, rare roast beef, annoying relatives and TV actors. From the outset we’re warned Nana “talks a blue streak,” and enjoys exaggeration and melodrama. She adds images to words—as

in anger wouldn’t cause her to simply explode, but explode like a pressure cooker requiring her to be scraped off the ceiling. Armed with endless energy, actor Margo Kane brings something special to the role. She shines brilliantly, adding ample life to a character as the playwright no doubt intended. Memorable is a re-enacting of her dreaded niece’s ballet recital, in which Kane gives us a hilariously cringe-worthy Cinderella. As son and narrator, Kevin Loring is also a treat, giving us a clear character who grows from a mischievous 10-year-old boy to a

compassionate young adult caring for his ailing mother. For the Pleasure is a personal story. It’s the playwright’s tribute to his mother who never lived to see his ﬁrst successful play. Yet the nearly 20-year-old script’s success is its universality, achieved by illustrating how a boy is shaped by his mother and her stories. Performed on a refreshingly bright set, Gateway’s production is honest and sweet, managing to stir emotions without leaving us dewy-eyed. Plays pack promise when the house lights dim. This one doesn’t disappoint.

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! Dustin Kolmansberger and daughter Melissa (right) were among those finding the perfect pumpkin down at Richmond Country Farms over the Thanksgiving long weekend. There were plenty of other activities for visitors to enjoy, including a ride on a scale model steam train, the chance to take part in a good old fashioned hay fight, feeding chickens and listening to some live music. Photos by Gord Goble/Special to the News

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! In recognition of Seniors Day 2015 on Oct. 1, members of CARP Richmond raised their flag at Richmond City Hall. On hand for the event were members of city council and CARP board members. Photo submitted

! Members of the 55+ Seniors knitting club were busy recently as

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! A fixture with Touchstone Family Association as its former executive director, Michael McCoy received recognition for his work on Oct. 5 as one of the recipients of the newly created BC Community Social Services Awards of Excellence. The awards are designed to celebrate B.C.’s publicly funded community social services sector and recognize the sector’s most important asset, its employees, who provide vital services to the most vulnerable people in our communities. File photo

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■ The 23rd annual Richmond Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament featured two days of action-packed games held throughout the city. The fixtures included (left) an all-Richmond battle in the girls U17/U18 Division with United taking on the eventual champion Ravens at Hugh Boyd Oval. (Above) the grassroots festival level included this U12 boys match between the Richmond FC Gunners and Ladner Strikers. (Left) In U16 Gold action, Richmond FC Gunners just failed to convert this second half scoring chance in a 1-1 draw against the Ladner Strikers. Photos by Gord Goble and Mark Booth

Tournament serves up a feast of soccer It was a feast of youth soccer action over the long weekend as the 23rd annual Richmond Thanksgiving Tournament was served up at parks throughout the city. The event, which is co-hosted by Richmond F.C. and the Richmond Girls Soccer Association, is one of the largest tournaments in the province and attracted entries from far away as the Okanagan and Powell River. Here’s a rundown of the various division winners: Boys U13 Gold Winner: Coastal FC Royals. Runner-up: Surrey AC Ambush. U13 Silver Winner: Vancouver United. Runner-up: Whistler Stormers. U13 Bronze Winner: Richmond FC Knights.

Runner-up: Richmond FC Eagles. U14 Gold Winner: Coastal FC Royal. Runner-up: Vancouver FC Lightning. U14/U15 Silver Winner: Richmond Wolves. Runner-up: South Delta United. U14/U15 Bronze Winner: Guildford Cobras. Runner-up: Richmond Lightning. U15 Gold Winner: Kelowna United. Runnerup: Guildford Dragons. U16 Gold Winner: ICSF Runner-up: Ladner Strikers. U16 Silver Winner: Tsawwassen Thunder. Runner-up: Abbotsford Lightning. U17 Gold Winner: Guildford Arsenal. Runner-up: Surrey FC Elite.

■ Richmond Galaxy and Tsawwassen Blues met in the U11/U12 Festival portion of the Richmond Thanksgiving Tournament. Photo by Gord Goble

U17/U18 Silver Winner: Abbotsford Storm. Runner-up: Surrey FC Royals. U18 Gold Winner: KLM Kings. Runner-up: Pinnacles FC. Girls U13 Winner: SurDel Spartans. Runner-up: Richmond Strikers U14 Winner: Pinnacles Excelsior. Runner-up: Vancouver FC Thunder U15 Winner: Pinnacles Excelsior. Runner-up: Richmond Selects. U16 Winner: GAC Phoenix. Runnerup: CMF Predators. U17/U18 Winner: Richmond Ravens. Runner-up: Vancouver FC Fury.

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■ Richmond Sockeyes Nicholas Wicks heads up ice during last week’s 3-2 overtime home ice loss to the Port Moody Panthers. The Sockeyes will host Abbotsford on Thursday. Photo by Mark Booth

Sockeyes look to snap winless skid O ctober has been a forgetful month thus far for the Richmond Sockeyes. After soaring through much of September with one of the best records in the Pacific Junior Hockey League, the suddenly fourth place Sockeyes (4-4-0-2) have yet to win this month and will look to end a four game skid when the Abbotsford Pilots visit Minoru Arenas on Thursday at 7 p.m. Richmond has at least been competitive in all but one contest, however, needs to get its young group of forwards back on track. The locals have managed just seven goals during the current slump and rookie Alex McLeod is the lone Sockeye among the league’s top 20 scorers with 10 points in as

many games. A year ago, Richmond had five players in the top 10 of league scoring. All have since moved on. In their most recent home outing, the Sockeyes jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead over the last place Port Moody Panthers but couldn’t find the net again, eventually falling 3-2 in overtime. The visitors tied the game with 2:07 remaining, then notched the winner at the 1:43 mark of the second overtime period for just their second victory in nine games. One night later in Abbotsford, it was a similar script as Richmond watched a 2-1 first period lead evaporate in a 3-2 defeat to the Pilots.

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January 3, 1921 – October 8, 2015 With the same quiet dignity she lived her life, Grethe passed away at Richmond Hospital at the age of 94, leaving to grieve her loving family, Kate (Bob Dickieson), Frank (Sharon) and John (Linda), 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren who were all the centre of her universe and who will now feel a great void at the absence of our beloved Mom/Mor/Grandma/Mormor/and Farmor. Grethe was predeceased in the year 2000 by Viggo, her loving and devoted husband of 58 years. Together they left Denmark in 1956 with their young family to start a new life in Canada. Her family and her home were her priority and for 52 years the home on Swinton Cres. was a welcoming gathering place for us all. The second and third generation have all experienced the pride, love and care she so generously extended to all. She was prolific producer of much beautiful knitted, crocheted and embroidered work which we are all privileged to have received. Sunday family dinners were always special and carry a lasting memory for us all as does Christmas Eve, and all the special occasions celebrated with Mom. The last year and a half Grethe spent in the care of Richmond Lions Manor, with family always near.

VALIQUETTE, Arthur Paul

Born June 22, 1929. Passed away at age 86 Predeceased by his parents Thelma Louise and Lucien Valiquette. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Marguerite, a life partner in the truest sense, by his 7 children, Michele, Mike (Linda), Joanne (Ira), Teresa, Darlene, Daniel (Lori), Ronnie (Dave), by his 20 grandchildren, and his 9 great grandchildren; by his sister Marg Synott (Bill) and his brother Bob (Shirley) Valiquette, his sister-in-law, Alice Ellis, many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Arthur was an extremely devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by all. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond, B.C. Reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to CNIB or SOS Children’s Village.

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/lb.

LOCAL GREEN/RED LEAF

LOCAL RUSSET POTATO

BOSC PEAR

Product Of CALIFORNIA ($1.74 KG)

Product Of BC

Product Of BC (10LB BAG)

79¢

$ 50

$ 00

B/L B/L Chicken Breast Portion

$ 49

/lb.

300g...............................................

2 for M E AT

Pork Side Ribs-Whole

/lb.

Beef Chuck Steak Boneless

$ 29 $9.24kg ........................................ /lb.

$12.08kg........................................

G R O C E RY

McVities Digestive Cookies Original

Hans Freitag Wafers

$ 49

/lb.

Assi Roasted Seaweed

400g

.......................................................$399/ea. /ea. Milk Chocolate & Dark Chocolate $ 300g ............................................. 2 FOR 5

$ 99

B A K E RY

Birdnest Cookies

Raisin Bun

300g.........................

450g..........................

49¢

/lb.

$12.08kg.......................................

Product Of BC ($1.08 KG)

69¢

$ 89

2 for

LOCAL SIU CHOY

Product Of BC ($1.52 KG)

Product Of CALIFORNIA ($4.16 KG)

3 00/ea.

Freybe

Plain Roast Beef

Mango Swiss Roll

Banana Loaf

/ea. 600g...........................$499/ea. 450g...........................$300/ea.

$ 00

DELI

Beef Sausage $ 08 100g...........................................................$ 28 100g .............................................................

Mild Provolone

Cheese

100g .............................................................

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維他茉莉香米

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Lotte Choco Pie 336g 樂天朱古力派

2 ea 49

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8 ea

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Searay Silver Fish 400g 海威白飯魚

新鮮毛瓜

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3 ea

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99ea

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Fresh Pork Loin Chops

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2 lb

10 ea

4 ea

79 lb ¢

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4 lb 49

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1 ea

99 lb

1 lb

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