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Median house prices top $1 million A first for Richmond by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Richmond’s red hot real estate market continued to sizzle last month, with the median selling price and benchmark price of a house both topping $1 million for the first time ever. According to statistics released Wednesday by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, detached home sales rose 24.6 per cent in January compared to December, and were up 43.3 per cent compared to the same month a year ago. At the same time, the median selling price of a house hit a record $1,021,500, up 8.6 per cent compared to a month earlier, and 20.3 per cent compared to January 2010. Richmond realtor Tony Ling said a lot of people are buying lots to build their dream homes. It’s become commonplace in Richmond that a standard 66-foot-by-120-foot lot sells for north of $1 million. “Nobody can keep up with it,” Ling said. The vast majority of the money fuelling the hot market is coming from Asia, Ling said. The Harmonized Sales Tax has also played a factor, prompting Asian buyers to purchase their own property rather than buying a finished brand new home from a builder, he said. A $2 million home would come with
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a $240,000 HST bill, and Asian buyers are opting to purchase the lot themselves and then bringing in a reputable builder to build a customized home. “There’s not enough lots to go around,” Ling said. While it is a seller’s market in Richmond, buyers are still wanting to purchase lots in quality neighbourhoods where new homes are commonplace. “Nobody wants to be the first $2 million house in a neighbourhood,” he said. It’s a good time to sell, because interest rates remain low, and the prices won’t continue to go up forever, he observed. Escalating prices have actually forced some people out of the market, Ling said. In some parts of Richmond, where there hasn’t been much new home construction, prices are lower when compared to hot neighbourhoods in West Richmond and the Broadmoor area where the neighbourhood is buzzing with new construction, for example. In some cases, Ling said prices in Richmond are rivalling that of the west side of Vancouver, leaving builders to ponder whether to build here or there. Slowly, locals are being pushed out of the market because Richmond is so expensive, resulting in a trickle-down effect in cities like Surrey and North Delta, he said. According to the real estate board, the estimated sales price of a typical Richmond house— referred to as the benchmark price—soared past the $1 million mark to $1,037,689.
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Matthew Hoekstra photo James Liao, 3, met the God of Wealth at Yaohan Centre Thursday afternoon during Chinese New Year celebrations. Traditions including a lion dance, dotting of the eyes and firecrackers marked the first day of the Year of the Rabbit. Video at richmondreview. com. Festivities continue at Aberdeen Centre this weekend with music and dance performances, and a golden dragon and lion dance at 11 a.m. Sunday. On Saturday, Richmond Chinese Community Society hosts a celebration at Richmond Centre from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
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Four ships on course for Richmond by Matthew Hoekstra
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Staff Reporter Four classically-masted vessels are on-course for Steveston this summer as part of the city’s revamped maritime festival. Last month city council shelved plans for hosting a Tall Ships festival, an official event of the American Sail Training Association. City officials cited a lack of sponsorship dollars and difficulty in attracting the largest and most sought-after vessels as reasons for postponing the event until 2014. But work has already begun on a “maritime festival season” instead. From June to August, pre-booked ships will cruise into Steveston for a low-key replacement of the Tall Ships festival. Two of this summer’s showcase vessels are coming from Aberdeen, Wash. The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are replica tall ships that last visited Steveston in 2002, where crews staged mock gun battles off Garry Point. “They are both very popular ships. They look the part,” said Ted Townsend, city spokesperson. Lady Washington, a replica of an 18th century ship, was featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, said Townsend. Also booked is another Washington state vessel, the Zodiac: a historic 160-foot schooner with a main mast over 12 storeys high. Another Washington state schooner, Adventuress, is also coming. Built in 1913, the vessel carries over 3,500 passengers each year on educational expeditions. Officials hope the ships’ visits will build momentum for the planned Tall Ships 2014 event in Steveston. Other showcase vessels could also ply the waters in Steveston this summer. Arrival dates have yet to be announced. Townsend said city officials will work with other ports, like Victoria, to create a “true Tall Ships series” on the West Coast in 2014. Delaying the festival also gives Richmond more time to secure needed sponsorship and attract the larger Class A vessels, which require
•Lady Washington: Launched in 1989, this ship was built in Aberdeen, Wash. (current home port) as a full-scale reproduction of its original 18th century namesake. Ship is equipped with replica guns and can accommodate 48 passengers. Overall length is 112 feet; mast height is 89 feet. •Hawaiian Chieftain: Built in Hawaii in 1988, this steel-hull ship is a replica of a typical European merchant trader of the turn of the 19th century. Her hull shape and rigging are similar to those of Spanish explorers’ ships used in expeditions of the late 18th century along the West Coast. Overall length is 103 feet, mast height is 75 feet. Home port is Aberdeen, Wash. •Zodiac: A 160-foot schooner with a main mast over 12 storeys high, built 85 years ago. Home port is Bellingham, Wash. and participates in a variety of public and private charters. In 1928, she competed in a trans-Atlantic race, finishing fourth. Primarily served as a pilot schooner in the U.S., retiring from service in 1972. •Adventuress: Built in 1913 in Maine, the two-masted schooner was originally commissioned for an Arctic expedition to collect specimens for the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Today is the flagship of Sound Experience, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of Puget Sound. The ship has an overall length of 133 feet and rig height of 110 feet. advanced booking of up to three years. “We started too late because of being involved in the Olympics,” said Townsend. “By the time we really seriously started our Tall Ships organization and recruitment for A-Class vessels, most were already booked for 2011.”
Katie Lawrence photo Traffic was tied up for hours during the Wednesday afternoon commute after a Volvo SUV toppled a traffic light at Garden City and Alderbridge Way around 4:30 p.m. This singlevehicle accident remains under police investigation. The driver, a woman from Vancouver, was not injured.
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Richmond’s Ray Sawada suffered a broken nose and a shoulder injury while playing for the Dallas Stars when Boston forward Daniel Paille hit him in the head midway through the second period of a fight-marred match on Thursday night. Paille was handed a four-game suspension Friday morning for the hit after a disciplinary hearing with the NHL. According to a quote on espn. com, Stars coach Marc Crawford said Sawada was in bad shape. “His arm is in a sling. He looked like a mess last night,” Crawford said of the 25-year-old. “It’s unfortunate for him. He’s just a kid trying to play the game.” Sawada was playing his first game for the Stars this season since being called up from the Texas Stars, Dallas’ American Hockey League affiliate. The hit can be seen as the 11:25
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mark of the YouTube video attached to this article. It occurred at the 8:39 mark of the second period. Sawada had his head down, and was in Boston’s zone heading toward the net, when Paille
raised his elbow and jumped to hit Sawada square in the side of the head. At the last moment, Sawada appeared to see the hit coming, but couldn’t react in time. The game began with three fights in the opening seconds. Paille will forfeit $23,118.28 in salary. “Paille delivered a lateral hit where the principal point of contact was his opponent’s head,” said Mike Murphy, the senior vice president of hockey operations for the NHL in a statement on nhl.com. “Additionally, the injury suffered by the Dallas player was a factor in this decision.” Prior to this week’s call-up Sawada, a former Richmond Sockeye, has played 10 games over two seasons for the Stars. He scored his only NHL goal in his first ever game. —by Martin van den Hemel
Staff Reporter A lawsuit filed by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation for a sewage backup that forced the temporary closure of River Rock Show Theatre will now go to trial. On April 23, 2012 a judge alone will hear the case, which stems from a Feb. 13, 2006 incident and names the City of Richmond as a defendant. In its statement of claim, Great Canadian claims the city’s Van Horne Way pump station failed, causing a sewage backup and forcing the closure of River Rock’s 21,000-square-foot entertainment venue. The casino’s parent company claims the fault lies with the city and nine other firms responsible for the station’s design, construction and/or service.
Great Canadian says the city upgraded the pump station a year earlier and owed it a “duty of care.” It’s seeking to recover cleanup costs and damage to its building and contents. The City of Richmond is fighting the claim. According to its statement of defence, it denies that it owed River Rock a duty of care. The city has approximately 200 pump stations, according to the statement of defence. All are monitored by a computerized system that sends an alarm if there is a malfunction—and the city keeps a staff member on-call to respond to alarms. If the casino suffered any damage, then it “failed to take reasonable steps to mitigate the extent” of the damage, including “failing to notify the city of the sewer backup in a timely manner,” the city’s statement of defence says.
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Olympians to join Winterfest 2010 Olympic medallists Denny Morrison and Kristina Groves will return to the scene of their triumphs and join in celebrations of the first anniversary of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Morrison captured gold with Canada’s men’s pursuit team, while Groves won silver and bronze at the oval during the 2010 Games. Both will be honoured as Richmond’s popular annual Winterfest Weekend re-
turns to the oval on Feb. 12 and 13. Festival goers will be invited to Skate With A Champion as Morrison and Groves will don the skates to take part in selected free public skating sessions on the oval’s two Olympic-sized ice sheets. The pair will also be available for autographs and photographs at select times on Saturday, February 12. Admission to Winterfest Weekend is free. Visit www.richmondwinterfestival. ca for more info.
Ports already feeling pain of possible strike Cargo diverting as longshoremen threaten to walk by Jeff Nagel Black Press
Province needs to let cities govern By Greg Halsey-Brandt Under our constitutional arrangement, cities are only permitted Greg Halsey-Brandt to exercise Councillor jurisdiction over those areas which provincial legislation allows. Unless the Province gives cities explicit permission to do something, cities have no jurisdiction to act. Perhaps the time has come to reverse the formula and allow cities jurisdiction over matters their citizens want addressed, unless expressly stated otherwise by provincial legislation. There are numerous examples of issues the City of Richmond has confronted over the past two years that it cannot deal with because they fall under provincial jurisdiction. We recently introduced a pesticide use bylaw that limits the cosmetic use of pesticides on residential and City properties but we cannot restrict the sale of these products. We adopted a bylaw banning the sale of puppies in pet stores in Richmond but we cannot regulate the importation and standards of hygiene of puppies. There are many areas of Richmond where the zoning is regulated by land use contracts. The City cannot alter the land use even if many of the neighbours request it. Taxation levels for strata titled malls and areas in the City centre are unreasonably high. They cannot be changed without new provincial legislation.
One of the major issues facing Richmond today is the contract renewal for the RCMP. Although City taxpayers pay for 90 per cent of the cost of the police we have no control over the operations of the force or the increasing costs. The contract is between the provincial and federal governments. The City must agree with the contract or opt out and set up its own force. And that cannot be done without provincial approval - they have indicated this will not be forthcoming. These examples are just a few of the many instances where the archaic constitutional arrangements between the provincial government and cities across B.C. have resulted in lack of progress on vital issues. In 2010 the Legislature sat for four months and approved 23 bills. In comparison Richmond City Council sat for 11 months and finalized 246 reports and bylaws. It is no wonder that it can take the provincial government years to address our municipal concerns. If the provincial government does not relinquish legislative control over city issues, we must seek another solution. I suggest that the Ministry designated to deal with municipalities become the major vehicle to bring forward our concerns and introduce city specific legislation to the government legislative agenda. It is time that the complexities of our cities be recognized by the provincial government. Whoever is chosen as the new Premier later this month needs to address this issue in order for cities to govern effectively.
Cargo shipments are already diverting to U.S. terminals in anticipation of a potential strike by longshoremen that would shut down B.C. port operations. Thousands of workers with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada held a strike vote this week. The results aren’t yet tabulated and the earliest workers could be on strike is next Monday – when a 21-day cooling off period ends – if 72-hour strike notice is issued later this week. But B.C. Maritime Employers Association spokesman Greg Verdula said its 62 member shipping firms and terminals here are already feeling the impacts as customers send shipments through other U.S. ports. “It’s causing significant cargo diversion to U.S. west coast ports,” he said. “The mere mention of labour uncertainty causes cargo to begin to divert and with irresponsible actions like this, that uncertainty intensifies.” Verdula said some big Canadian carriers are already sending at least half their cargo through Seattle-Tacoma instead of local terminals and they’re aiming to boost that to 100 per cent by early next week. A walkout would shut all international shipping through Port Metro Vancouver as well as other B.C.
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Insurance agent allegedly stole from clients to gamble Ka Chun Chan faces 40 charges of theft and fraud by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Richmond insurance agent is facing 40 charges of theft and fraud following an Insurance Corporation of B.C. special investigation launched in 2009. Ka Chun Chan, 48, was scheduled to make his first appearance in Richmond provincial court on Tuesday morning, but he didn’t show. Crown counsel Louisa Winn told The Richmond Review that Chan worked at Admiral Insurance Pacific, at 8175 Park Rd., along with two Vancouver insurance firms, at the time the investigation was underway. He’s alleged to have stolen insurance premium money from his clients, Winn said Tuesday. There were about a dozen victims, and all were
Premier speaks to chamber on Tuesday Premier Gordon Campbell will be speaking to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The luncheon will take place at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (7551 Westminster Hwy.). Campbell became premier in 2001 and has won three straight elections. He has announced he will be stepping down in February. Liberals will select a new leader on Feb. 26—that person will became the next premier of B.C. The chamber of commerce is also hosting a post-budget breakfast with Finance Minister Colin Hansen on Friday, Feb. 18. It takes place at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. For tickets or more information on either event, call the Richmond Chamber of Commerce at 604- 278-2822 or see www.richmondchamber. ca.
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Kwantlen students to vote on customized U-Pass Will run own inter-campus shuttle by Jeff Nagel Black Press Kwantlen Polytechnic University students are now voting in a referendum on whether to adopt a TransLink UPass, but with a major wrinkle. They intend to run their own shuttle service between the four Kwantlen campuses in Richmond, Langley and Surrey (Newton and Cloverdale) – paid for through an addon fee that conveys other benefits as well. The planned MultiPass would cost Kwantlen students $40 a month, with $30 of that going to TransLink. Besides unlimited regular transit service and the inter-campus shuttle,
Kwantlen Student Association director of operations Ashley Fehr. Dissatisfaction with transit service has prompted the association to unveil plans for its own inter-campus shuttle.
students would get a gym membership, a delivery discount on organic food and access to on-campus car rentals. Kwantlen Student Association spokesman Nathan Griffiths said the shuttle will cost an estimated $500,000 a year but is critical to the plan working. “It’s going to revolutionize the culture on campus,”
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t six foot two and 210 pounds, Richmond’s Ray Sawada is no lightweight.
But he was brought to his knees Thursday night by what appeared to be a brutal hit to the head as Sawada skated for the Dallas Stars. The four-game suspension handed to Boston’s Daniel Paille on Friday morning for delivering the illegal hit to Sawada’s head, sends the wrong message to young hockey players who idolize the pros. The NHL didn’t come down hard enough and the suspension is unlikely to send much of a message, especially in games such as Thursday’s Boston-Dallas tilt which opened with three fights seconds after the game started. The testy affair was Sawada’s first action after being called up, and it’s not known whether he’ll miss any time as a result of his broken nose and shoulder injury. If the National Hockey League truly wanted to stop hits to the head, they could simply put in place a minimum suspension. The player delivering the illegal hit should be forced to sit down at least as many games as the injured player misses. In cases where no games are missed, the bare minimum should be three games. Of course, this is too simple a solution to a complex problem ingrained in professional hockey, where millionaire players show little respect for each other, the game or the impressionable young viewers who watch their idols play a sport for a living. Hockey really isn’t a sport, it’s a business, and so those who run the league—along with the union representing players— are unlikely to entertain such a rule change out of fear a highprofile player might be forced to sit out an entire season. But it’s likely that players would change their attitudes quickly, knowing that a blow to the head could make them miss the post-season. Head hits have the potential to be career-enders for the victims, and having similar repercussions for the perpetrator would be a game changer. Imagine if superstar Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin had been forced to sit last season until Vancouver defenceman Willie Mitchell returned from his concussions. That would have sent reverberations through the entire sport.
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ike many of you, when I opened my property assessment this year, I almost had a coronary. My house value increased by $100,000 in a single year!
I guess if you were going to put your house was on the market, you’d be ecstatic. But, if you were hoping that your children or your retired parents were going to move to Richmond, high property values do note bode well. I know that Richmond is a highly desirable place to live. We have great schools and downtown Vancouver is only a short 25-minute
Canada Line trip away. It’s safe and clean with lots of amenities. Can’t change that, nor would I want to. Demand for housing here certainly plays a big role in the assessed values. But I’m also assuming that houses are appraised by comparing what property values are like in the neighbourhood. So, it would make sense that if large, new houses are going up in your area, that will impact the value of your own home. I have nothing against new housing. Many older homes in Richmond are poorly insulated and suck up a lot of energy to maintain warmth. A newer house can sometimes be more energy efficient, even if it is larger. However, if that new house takes up the entire lot and paves over any green space, I have issues. I’m not a fan of these McMansions, be they in the Agricultural Land Reserve or within the urban zone. I think they’re bad for neighbourhoods, bad for the environment, and, as some of you are witnessing, bad for those of us who have to pay hiked taxes because of their impact on property values. It’s time to put in a
It was recently pointed out that in Vancouver, if a major earthquake or disaster took place in the evening, there would be very few police, fire, and medical officials to help citizens out. None of them can afford to live in the city. house size limit in Richmond. I’m sure this last statement is going to ruffle more than a few feathers in our fair city. I’m assuming that most people in the real estate industry would prefer to allow “the market” to decide how big or how small housing is. But, that is the role of the city, they plan our neighbourhoods and, ultimately, shape who lives here. In our area, behind the Garden City shopping mall, when one house goes down, two normally spring up. I would much prefer to see smaller, denser housing than one large
house taking up the entire lot. These houses tend to be cheaper, making them more desirable for young families. The townhouses across Blundell Street are also full of new families plus retirees. We have a nice mix of housing in the area, although we still lack subsidized units. It was recently pointed out that in Vancouver, if a major earthquake or disaster took place in the evening, there would be very few police, fire, and medical officials to help citizens out. None of them can afford to live in the city. They’ll all be out sleeping in the suburbs with little way of getting back in. It’s quite possible that this may be Richmond’s future too, unless we take some bold measures. I’m putting my idea of capping house sizes out there. It’s an election year, lets see who takes this up or comes up with an even better idea to make affordable housing a priority for everyone. I’ll be following along intently. Arzeena Hamir is co-ordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeenahamir@ shaw.ca.
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t’s said in European folklore that a magpie will steal anything. Find its nest and you might stumble upon shreds of tinfoil or shiny keys.
In other cultures, it’s monkeys that are the thieves. My relatives in Asia recall a primate coming in through the window and grabbing a cherished framed photo of a relative before cheekily tossing it out of a tree. Some animals have a penchant for thieving. I swear there must be a magpie or monkey loose in my household. Missing ďŹ rst were things whose absence I’d attributed to general disorganization or busyness. My toothbrush, my hand lotion, my orthodontic container, where had they gone?
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When searching around, I found one of our cameras under the Thomas the Tank Engine table. My daughters claimed it was the cat and pointed to the messy pit under their bed. I looked at the torrent of crumpled clothes and Archie comics and suspected that my girls were more to blame for this disaster. Under my son’s bed was a similar nest of items, toys, books, and my husband’s watch. Delilah, the cat, meowed innocently. When packing for a winter trip, my camping pillow went missing, a pair of striped warm socks, my headlamp, my husband’s ski goggles. After giving up the search, these things usually turned up the next day, unharmed in odd places: the headlamp detached in the living room, the camping pillow in a kid suitcase, the socks behind a bedroom door. Very mysterious.
Dr. Calvin Chan, DMD propped against a toy car and a stuffed goat. Things started coming together. I made the connection and was ready for my interrogation. The suspect walked in almost immediately, wearing swim goggles on his head and holding a video camera and some salad tongs. “Hi, Momma.� Busted. Our little boy magpie had been discovered doing his monkey business. I still have no idea where half my stuff is but we’re working on the difference between sharing and respecting others’ property. I still don’t know when the magpie will strike again but this time, I have an idea about where to look.
Food would disappear also. I found an unopened but damaged box of chocolates, a trio of protein bars, a honeydew melon behind the computer. When a six pack of soda water went missing, it was found in a toy toolkit. DeďŹ nitely not the dog’s doing. Things came to a head when my husband’s wallet went missing. Now this happens occasionally but usually I’m good at unearthing it from laundry or his sports bag. This time it was “Lostâ€?—lost as in cancel the credit cards and start calling stores lost. We checked everywhere, digging in jacket pockets from two seasons ago, peering in the back of dresser drawers, and jamming hands into the pit behind the couch cushions. Gone. The next day, when vacuuming, I came upon the wallet under our spare room futon. It was
Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reect those of any school district or school.
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hole foods is a term that characterizes foods with minimal to no processing—meaning, if it came out of the ground like that, it is a whole food. Dyes, salts, man-made oils, listed on the side of a box as part of an ingredients list, indicates there is quite a bit of processing involved and therefore not a whole food. If the ingredients listed cannot be pronounced, it is not a whole food. Take for example these ingredients: soybean oil, sugar, vinegar, food starch-modified, salt, cellulose gel (microcrystalline cellulose), mustard flour, egg white, artificial colour, sodium caseinate, xanthan gum cellulose gum, spice, paprika, natural flavour, betacarotene (colour). This type of a list is very commonly seen on the side of a label. This is a highly processed item. When there is a food item this processed, the
body does not recognize it; it can contribute to feeling full and a taste you may like, but it does not serve any nutritional benefit. It is similar to being stuffed, yet starving. Dr. Michael Colgan says in his book Nutrition for Champions that there are many degenerative diseases that arise from modern food. Our ancient inherited genetic design will continue to butt heads with modern foods. He is referring to processed foods as modern foods and stating that the body will rebel against these foods in the form of disease and obesity. Eliminating the majority of these foods from your diet will turn your body into a calorie burning machine. Four principles to a whole foods weight loss plan: A good night’s sleep: the lazy way to lose weight. High quality uninterrupted six to eight hours per night sets the stage for hormone balance and allows for body rest and repair while you sleep. If you wake refreshed at the time of your alarm, there is also more preparation for the day ahead, allows time to have breakfast, less tendency to run out the door with a sugary bar to tie over, less need for sugary caffeine drinks to boost energy, less tendency to come home famished
from missed meals, sugar crashes and then attempting to prepare dinner, while snacking on processed foods. Water: A majority of the time a craving is linked to thirst not hunger. The body is very smart and knows how to get water. If drinking water is not second nature, your body will crave foods in order to attempt to get the water it requires. Actually feeling thirsty is too late; the body is already quite dehydrated. Stay one step ahead and include water throughout the day. Ban the box: Set a goal to ban foods that come in a box with unpronounceable ingredients for one month. This includes baby carrots and cereals. Include only the basics in your pantry such as canned whole tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, lowsodium chicken stocks, sea salt, unpasteurized honey, Dijon mustard, butter and olive oil, to name a few. Meats, eggs, grains, fresh carrots and vegetables require no boxes. White, brown sugars are not whole foods. As you learn to read labels you will find sugar hidden in most processed foods and drinks. Read the “carbohydrate and sugar” grams of a label. For example, 22g of sugar in an organic yogurt cup will add approximately three to four teaspoons of hidden sugar per serv-
ing. These sweeteners will add empty calories to your diet, and pack on the pounds. Spend time examining sugar content of drinks. Restrict liquids to water, one cup of unsweetened coffee or tea per day. Look for oils. With processed foods, it is almost impossible to avoid soybean oil, and/or corn oil. These are man-made oils which really butt heads with our genetic design. Our body cannot recognize these oils and they again will contribute to weight gain. Physical activity: Get moving, find an exercise that suits you and try to be consistent with it. Switch up the routine to prevent boredom, try a spin class, yoga, interval running at the track, or hitting the gym for some weights. If you can find a workout friend, the motivation is higher. Aiming for a whole foods diet for one month is a great baby step. Long term this is what our body actually craves. With preparation it will save time, money, lose inches, and triple energy reserves. As author Michael Pollan states, “If it is a plant eat it; if it is made in a plant, don’t eat it.” Dr. Neetu Dhiman is a naturopathic physician at Brio Integrative Health Centre Inc. drdhiman@ yourbriohealth.com.
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Furlong to sign book at library If there’s one name that everyone remembers from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it’s John Furlong, the man who made it all happen. Furlong’s behind-the-scenes story of this nation-changing event is brought to life in his new book Patriot Hearts: Inside the Olympics That Changed a Country. He will be signing copies and reading from his new book at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library in the performance hall on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The library is located at 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond. This event is free and
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Bid packages sent out for B.C. Seniors Games Bid packages have been sent to 62 municipalities throughout British Columbia for the 2013-14 B.C. Seniors Games. The B.C. Seniors Games Society is asking mayors and community leaders to step up and be part of this exciting opportunity for athletes 55-plus. The multi-sport Games bring as many as 3,500 participants to the host communities and regions. Sports range from ice hockey to cribbage to soccer. The B.C. Seniors Games Society is a volunteer, non-profit society whose mission statement is to improve the health, lifestyle and image of all 55-plus British Columbians. The society carries out its
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Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard dots the eyes of a lion during Chinese New Year celebrations Thursday afternoon at Yaohan Centre. The event marked the first day of the Year of the Rabbit. Video at richmondreview.com. Festivities continue at Aberdeen Centre this weekend with music and dance performances, and a golden dragon and lion dance at 11 a.m. Sunday. On Saturday, Richmond Chinese Community Society hosts a celebration at Richmond Centre from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
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From Page 16 Fifteen months later, and doctors found he actually needed to have a quadruple bypass. Singh said the message was loud and clear. Make bigger changes or pay the ultimate price.
Today, at 71, Singh only drinks occasionally. He’s walking more than ever with his wife, and eats regular servings of fruits and vegetables. Yes, he’s still a carnivore and enjoys eating meat, but he doesn’t
indulge nearly to the extent he once did. The advice from his doctors and dietitians was no longer ignored. Singh admits he fell victim to a bit of an invincibility complex when it came to alcohol and meat consumption.
Outwardly, Singh said he put on the appearance of being a changed man. He stopped eating too much during gatherings with friends and colleagues and skirted heavy drinking for the most part. But in truth he always ate meat before and after these gatherings, which changed after the open-heart surgery. Today, he’s a much
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Whereas he once thought he was living a healthy lifestyle, today the 71-year-old knows better. “It’s never too late to change,” he said. Singh volunteers for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon. February is Heart Month. For more information on heart health see www.heartandstroke. ca.
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Gordon golden at national fencing event by Don Fennell Sports Editor Fencers from the Richmond-based Dynamo club combined to win four medals at a Canadian national circuit event held last weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Shaul Gordon set the pace by winning gold medals in both the cadet men’s sabre and junior men’s sabre categories. Gordon was coming off winning the North American Cup in cadet men’s sabre in SHAUL GORDON Dallas. Igor Gantsevich, a current member of the Canadian senior national team, earned third place in the senior men’s epee, while David Shorey was third in the cadet men’s epee. It was Gantsevich’s first competition since the world championships. Andy Zhou (senior men’s foil), Josh Chua (junior men’s foil), Dylan French (cadet men’s foil), Emma Von Dadeldszen (cadet women’s epee), Tara Gorman (cadet women’s foil), Christie Bliss (junior women’s sabre) and William Wang (cadet men’s epee) all made the finals of their respective divisions. In senior men’s epee, Tigran Bajgoric won the gold medal. He began his fencing career as a student at Dynamo and only moved to Montreal two years ago to train at the national training center. “This was by far the best and most successful national championships in many years for the club,” said Gantsevich. “We are now seeing the development of a full-time dedicated fencing facility.” “For myself, it was a more or less good showing,” he added. “I did not fence to my ability but I’ve been injured since worlds and just started training during the last two weeks.”
Eight local athletes selected to Team BC Team BC’s lineup for the 2011 Canada Winter Games Feb. 11-27 in Halifax features more than 300 athletes, among them several Richmondites—Joshua Stuart (artistic gymnastics), Christin Tsai and Duncan Yao (badminton), Jessica Jiang, Karina Tjew and Matthew Lai (figure skating), Holly Fellowes (judo) and Melissa Woodley (ringette). Russ Weber is one of the men’s hockey coaches. “It’s thrilling to know that we are sending off the next generation of Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympic athletes,” said Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
Don Fennell photo Richmond Sockeye Rudi Thorsteinson gets a quality scoring chance during the Sockeyes’ 8-1 Pacific International Junior Hockey League victory over the Aldergrove Kodiaks Thursday.
Sockeyes show dominance Depth has Richmond poised for playoff success by Don Fennell Sports Editor Judd Lambert reflects fondly on his days tending goal for Colorado College, particularly the 1995-96 season when he and Ryan Bach backstopped the Tigers to within a goal of the NCAA Division 1 men’s hockeytitle. The Tigers went 33-5-4 under coach Don Lucia that season, remarkably similar numbers to what the Richmond Sockeyes—32-5-3 under head coach Lambert—currently sport in leading the Pacific International Junior Hockey League standings. But there is perhaps a more notable similarity than the numbers. “I played on some college teams that were pretty deep,” Lambert said. “They were certainly good teams and we had a lot of guys that could produce, but for the Sockeyes this is a different team than any of other three I’ve been involved with here (including
“I think they’ve realized that when they play together they’re very good.” -Judd Lambert the Keystone Cup Western Canadian champions from 2008-09). “It’s good that everyone stays involved and continues to put up individual points and wins for the team,” he continued. “I think they’ve realized that when they play together they’re very good. It’s been interesting to watch them grow. We’re certainly not satisfied yet, but we’ve got a deep team that has a lot of potential and we hope we can continue to carry this on into the playoffs. I think the strength of our team is that it’s not one line or one guy every night. It’s certainly fun for the coaching staff to be able to put
any of the four lines and three sets of defencemen out there and expect to generate some scoring chances.” The Sockeyes played their most complete game of 2011 Thursday, an 8-1 victory over the visiting Aldergrove Kodiaks at Minoru Arena. Richmond not only enjoyed a 55-23 edge in shots, but dominated just about every aspect. “It’s absolutely the way we want to play,” Lambert said. “In the playoffs it will be a matter of duplicating it over perhaps four seven-game series.” Lambert was impressed with the relative ease with which the Sockeyes broke out of their own zone, and their cohesion in the neutral zone that helped to set up the many scoring chances. “We focused on creating scoring chances off the rushes and finding open guys in the offensive zone, and then making quick decisions,” he said. See Page 20
Floorball world qualifier today at oval It’s Canada versus the U.S. at the Richmond Olympic Oval this weekend, with the team scoring the most goals at the end of two games advancing to the World Floorball Championships next December in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The games, Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at noon, will be the first time that the Canadian and US women’s national teams face one another. Team Canada brings a new look to the floor this year, having spent the last season recruiting and evaluating top level hockey, ball hockey, field hockey and floorball players from across the country. Team Canada welcomes five-time
women’s hockey national team gold medalist Delaney Collins to the team. Collins is a player who possesses a great deal of finesse and speed and will be one of the top players to watch in the tournament. Other newcomers to the sport include Christine Hartnoll and Azelia Liu, a Team Canada field hockey goalie. In addition are B.C. players Rossi Thomas, Lynne Verhoeven, Serina Marchesi, Lynn Santiago and Katrina Galas. Following the qualifier matches, the Canadian National Floorball Championships will commence, featuring the best players that Canadian provincial teams have to offer.
The R.A. McMath Wildcats epitomize team on the floor and family off it. It’s a combination that has netted the junior boys’ basketball team six tournament titles since the start of the high school season, coupled with a 7-1 record in Richmond league play. Last Friday, McMath won the New Westminster invitational with a 65-48 finalgame victory over West Vancouver. According to coach Karn Sharda, the Wildcats success is due to a combination of hard work, a will to win and team chemistry. With the addition of only one new member, this team has been working together yearround, even throughout the summer, for two seasons. The team is difficult to guard, strong defensively and has a lot of depth. Games are not dominated by one or two strong players. Six of the 11 players have won either tournament MVP or game all-star awards. During a recent game, the entire lineup saw the floor without sacrificing the quality of play. Wildcats Sean O’Sullivan and Rajiv Dhaliwal say hanging out as a team after games, at school and on weekends helps the Wildcats play cohesively. They play the game as friends, and according to Matt Perry, “when your teammates are also your friends, you are more relaxed and play better.” The boys also credit the dedication of coach Sharda who demands a lot of the players but also stresses fun. A 2008 McMath grad, he is able to relate to the boys and thinks of them as little brothers. For many of the boys, including Andrew McCaskill and George Eliopoulos, the highlight of the season was winning the McMath Classic against the J.N. Burnett Breakers. It’s not hard to recognize the team at McMath. On important game days they get in the spirit by dressing like professional athletes on a road trip, sporting dress shirts, ties and their team jackets to school. The district playoffs start in a couple of weeks, leading to the provincials in March. While there are other contenders, with their continued hard work and a little luck, the Wildcats believe they have a good shot at the B.C. title.
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McMath junior girls ranked No. 8 The McMath Wildcats junior girls’ basketball team is enjoying a stellar season. Showcasing an entertaining and confident style, the Wildcats posted their 15th consecutive win last weekend. The team is high-energy, excelling in fast breaks and being sharp defensively with a great ability to guard the ball. Head coach Pete Tyler believes the Wildcats are one of the most complete junior teams he has coached. But to challenge the team to become even better, he makes a point of exposing the Wildcats to top-level competition outside of Richmond. To start this season, the Wildcats finished second to No. 2 ranked Brookswood in the York House tournament. In mid-December, the Wildcats travelled to play in the Victoria Classic Tournament where they finished a respectable sixth out of 16 teams, narrowly losing in round-robin play to No. 1 ranked South Kamloops and No. 5 ranked Oak Bay. Since then, the Wildcats have not lost in league or tournament play—finishing first in both the Handsworth
Coached by Pete Tyler and assistant Punky Oye (missing from the photo), the R.A. McMath Wildcats are enjoying a stellar season. The Wildcats are: Siobhan Fernandes, Katrina Tan, Megan Clarke, Danielle Kiss, Camille Robinson, Natasha Magnus, Katrina Tolentino, Emma Partridge, Hilary Schaap, Tara MacKinnon, Charlotte St. Cyr, Kim Herrera, and Danica Llaneta (missing from the photo).
and the Burnaby South Tournaments. They overwhelmed the competition, averaging 74 points and allowing an average 30 points, in four games in Burnaby last Saturday. The Wildcats rarely turn the ball over, try to limit their fouls, and do not often give up second-chance points. Tyler said each player is elevat-
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hosting Feb. 22-24. The team’s balanced scoring makes it fun to coach as different players step up every game, he said. As the season has progressed, the Wildcats are getting even better at moving the ball and being patient setting up for the right shots. Also, a number of girls are starting to hit well from
three-point range, a strength other teams at this level do not appear to have. While it may be too early to look ahead,Tyler suggests the Wildcats could surprise and place as one of the top teams at the provincials in March. The Wildcats began the season as an honourable mention but have since moved up to No. 8.
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER (Never known to fail). O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. O holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech You, from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity, there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein You are Mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Sweet mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). thank you for your mercy toward me and being mine. Thank you Mama Mary for answering my prayers. Amen. This prayer must be said for 3 days and after request will be granted and the prayer must be published. J.L.
KEETLEY JOSEPH LEWIS Age 82 passed away on February 1st, 2011 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Predeceased by his wife Una in 2004, survived by his brother Harvey, and by his children, Kathy (Bill), Ross (Joanne) and grandchildren Aaron and Malcolm, of whom he was very proud. Special thanks to Inglewood Care facility who took great care of him and to Lion’s Gate staff on E4 who were so kind to him and his family. A funeral service will be held at: Richmond Funeral Home 8420 Cambie St, on Feb 8th at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to your charity of choice.
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LOST: CAT. Black & white male. Sunday Jan 30 in the #4 Rd & Saunders area. Has black patch & teardrop at left eye, tatoo in ear. Greatly missed. 604-271-2186
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Parts & Service Warranty Administrator Annacis Island Maternity Position Trail Appliances, the leader in the appliance industry, is searching for a Warranty Administration clerk to cover a temporary sixteen month maternity relief position in our Parts and Service department. This position will be located on Annacis Island and the days of work will be Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 to 5:00. Duties will include follow up on ETA of parts ordered, working with the Extended Warranty service provider to obtain necessary approvals, submit warranty claims, research any rejected claims and work with the repair technicians on the warranty billing process. Candidates must be very detail oriented and have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, great communication skills, a strong ability to get along with others and the ability to prioritize, multi task, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision. Strong intermediate computer skills in word and excel are required. If you are interested in applying for this position please send your resume to jobs@trailappliances.com.
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Purchasing Manager Surrey, BC Cabo Drilling (Pacific) Corp. Website: www.cabo.ca Cabo Drilling Corporation one of Canada’s larger mineral drilling services companies is searching for a Purchasing Manager for its Surrey B.C. division. Reporting to the General Manager at this location, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for the development and management of purchasing accounts, and for the management of ordering, warehousing & inventory management systems. Experience working w/ Microsoft Navision software would be considered an asset. Your ability to ensure purchases are of the best quality and price and that critical inventory is maintained to meet division needs is complemented by your purchasing background in a mineral drilling, mining, mechanical, or equipment procurement environment. This position offers a Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, Group Benefits & Opportunity to be involved with the Company’s operations across Canada. Please send resume in confidence:jamesg@cabo.ca Thank you to all those who send in their resumés. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Marketing Assistant As a member of the Development team, the Marketing Assistant is responsible for supporting the fundraising initiatives of the Richmond Hospital Foundation through various communications initiatives and events. The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for prospect research, coordinating and tracking grants, creating and/ or coordinating a wide variety of compelling marketing materials, coordinating print production, coordinating direct mail program, drafting press releases, maintaining website, managing incoming invoices and monitoring budgets, sourcing suppliers, and general support to Foundation activities. In addition, this position provides some confidential administrative support to the CEO. • Minimum three years experience in marketing role • University degree in marketing or related field preferred • Proven ability to analyse, plan, initiate and complete projects in a timely basis • Creativity and exceptional written and oral communications skills required • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required, Raiser’s Edge an asset • Ability to work independently and in a small team environment • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends • Valid BC Driver’s License and use of car an asset Email your resume and salary expectations to lisa.westermark@vch.ca
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DUNFEE, EDWARD JOHN (TED) March 24, 1953 – January 27, 2011 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dearly loved son; father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Ted will be lovingly remembered by sons, Sasha and Satori, devoted mother, Enid, brother Don (Karen), sister Patricia Tesan (Ric), niece Erin Tesan, nephews Bryan Tesan, Adam and Evan Dunfee, aunts, uncles fourteen cousins and many friends around the globe. His beloved father, Donald R. Dunfee, and lifelong friend Gary Coull predeceased Ted. Ted was born in Calgary, Alberta. He lived in Trinidad for three years before moving to Vancouver. He attended Trafalgar Elementary School, Prince of Wales High School and Brentwood College for grades ten to twelve. It was at Brentwood he developed his indomitable independent spirit and his love of language. The seeds of his journalistic career were sown in the classrooms, fields and auditorium of Brentwood. He always felt privileged to have studied under the tutelage of such fine teachers. Ted attended the University of Victoria briefly, then enrolled at the well-regarded Langara College Journalism Program, from which he graduated. Upon graduation he toured the Middle East and Europe with Gary Coull and an ever changing cast of characters. He returned to Canada in order to finance his next adventure. In 1978 he arrived in Hong Kong to once again join Gary Coull. He immediately found work with Hong Kong Morning Herald, later moving to the South China Morning Post and the Hong Kong Tourism Association. He remained in Hong Kong for seven years, becoming reasonably fluent in Cantonese. Some assignments took him to Bangkok, a city he came to regard as home. He joined Asia Week Magazine so that he could be based in Bangkok. He became fluent in Thai. He married, and fathered two sons. Within two months of the birth of his second son he was struck by encephalitis. He was treated with a drug that engendered a stroke. He was three months in a coma, guarded at all times by one or both of his parents. Upon repatriation he endured a tortuous rehabilitation, first at the UBC Hospital, then, in turn, G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre and the George Pearson Centre. During this time his goal was to live on his own. He overcame many obstacles and managed to live in his own apartment in Richmond for seventeen years. Throughout this time a retinue of dedicated caregivers aided him. As Ted was unable to care for his boys, he was forever grateful to Pat and Ric who raised them as though they were their own, but always respecting the fact that they are Ted’s boys. The family would also like to give special thanks to Mike who supported Ted so well in his final weeks. Ted will be missed, but his legacy of great writing and hilarious adventures will live on. A celebration of Ted’s life will take place at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C., at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 7, 2011. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Family Support Institute 227 – 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3A5 on-line condolences can be sent to www.richmond-funeral.ca
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER ESL school is looking for an international operations manager with experience and potential for senior management. Candidate must possess the following attributes: • Minimum 10 years experience in ESL operations management • Degree or undergraduate • Experience in multiple international environments • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proven track record with references Please forward a cover letter with full reference list, portfolio and/or resume to: resumesesl@gmail.com Close Date: February 14th, 2011 MP DRYWALL & INVESTMENTS LTD Marketing Manager req’d for drywall co. in Richmond; marketing of drywall supplies; completion of college level diploma; 3-5 yrs of related exp: $25/hr full time; email resume: mpdrywall@hotmail.com
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OTH Enterprises Inc. is currently hiring Lease Operators. 2 Tridem and 5 Super Train for BC & Western Canada. Need to have newer model equipment and a clean abstract. Need to be fluent in English. Call 1-800-667-3944 or (250)983-9401 Larry or Dennis
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CAMPBELL RIVER Hyundai is looking for a full time automotive sales manager. Experience required. Great benefits and wages. Email resume to: skilby@campellriverhyundai.ca.
The ideal candidate must: · have excellent communication skills · be organized, a team player with superior customer service skills · be computer literate Job description - coordinate appointments for sales reps - internal sales and phone quotes - input and maintain quotes in the system - organize and file all the paper work for each sales reps. - coordinate letters to be sent to customers - prepare all paperwork for booked moves and liaise with the dispatcher.
Please e-mail your resume to clerk@bandstra.com or fax (604) 279-1471 - Attn. Carla
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Homeshare, Pacific Coast Community Resources are recruiting for the Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and North Shore areas. We are looking for families who have experience in the Community Living Sector and would like to open their home to a special needs individual. If interested please forward your resume to: PCCR, 1805 Scarborough Cres., Port Coquitlam, V3C2R2, Fax: 604-945-6250, e-mail: epascual@pccri.com
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Corix is in need of a Mechanical Account Manager with excellent knowledge of waterworks and drainage products. The position is based out of our Richmond office. Visit www.corix.com for more details and to apply.
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FABRICATORS Medium-size CWB manufacturing plant in Surrey, BC, Local 712 Ironworkers, requires qualified fabricators with experience in structural sheet and plate work. Experience with aluminum fabrication an asset. Please apply in writing to: Wellons Canada Corp, 19087 - 96th Ave., Surrey, BC V4N 3P2. Fax: 604-888-2959 Attn: Manufacturing Manager
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Please send resume to: Fax: 604-273-8066 or email: orcaseafoods@hotmail.com
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DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
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DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681
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We are thoughtfully, and purposely, searching for professionals who will assist us in our vision to provide 5-crystal service to our guests. If you are a flexible team player with demonstrated Resort experience in a hotel setting, we would like to hear from you. Please no resume drop offs or phone calls. We can receive your CV package via email to HR@sparklinghill.com or by fax 250-275-1610. Find out how to apply and visit www.sparklinghill.com, Careers section. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We are searching for Regular Full-Time employees AND Seasonal FT or PT positions from April to October. Specialized positions that must possess demonstrated experience: • Sales Manager – Must possess 5 yrs+ demonstrated hotel or resort experience directly in sales. • Spa Practitioner(s) – 5 yrs+ massage experience. • Maintenance Lead Technician – Must possess 5 yrs+ as a senior maintenance technician. • Registered Massage Therapist(s) – Registered and licensed in B.C. • Spa Receptionist – Must possess previous receptionist experience in a spa setting or spa practitioner/esthetician experience. • Server(s) – With fine dining experience and serving staff to assist in banquets. • Maintenance Tech – Must possess 5 yrs+ professional painter experience. Previous hotel or resort setting an asset: • Esthetician(s) • Host(ess) • Dishwasher(s) • 1st & 2nd Cooks and Pastry Chef Cooks • Front Desk Agent/Reservations • Room Attendants and Night Cleaners • Maintenance Techs – Includes valet/porter and general maintenance duties.
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FOOD PROCESSING labourer (NOC. 9617), Perm. F/T. $13.70 p/h. ASAP, (2) vacancies, Training will require, Spk English. Main Duties: Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines or mobile tank trucks, clean work areas and equipment, feed and unload processing. Send your resume: email:commissary@freshslice.com
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Optician Training
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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
FAMILY ORIENTED trucking co. specializing in O/D freight. Must be able to cross border. Home most weekends. Min. 2 years exp. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
SOUTH SURREY Adult oriented, immaculate 2 bdrm Rancher Townhome in gated community. Close to beach & shopping. 2 full baths, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, upgraded appliances. hardwood throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, granite counters, crown mouldings, garage, private yard. Plus many more extras.
Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Bathrooms â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Handyman â&#x20AC;˘ Textured Ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket â&#x20AC;˘ Bi-folds â&#x20AC;˘ Shower Insured / WCB and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a Nice Guy! Mike Favel â&#x20AC;˘ 604-341-2681 TRANSPORTATION
RENTALS 736
HOMES FOR RENT
810
WE BUY HOUSES
Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
New Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 BR.+ Den, 4 Bath, Acreage w/pool, sauna, 3000 SF, NEW Kitchen, All NEW Appl, Dbl. gar., fncd yrd. n/s, sm. pet ok. $3000. Long term lease. Feb 1. Refs.
604-351-7487
www.dannyevans.ca
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
CLIPPER COVE 1 Bdrm. from $950 2 Bdrm. from $1150 Great Building. Excellent Location. Close to Richmond Centre, No. 3 Road and Westminster Hwy. Pool & Sauna Included.
To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968 RICHMOND
1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.
Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net RICHMOND 1 bdrm, 1 bath, clean, bright, totally updated. Avail immed. $880/mo. Pet OK. 604-948-1966. RICHMOND, ACKROYD. Nice 1 bdrm condo. N/P. N/S. Pool, gym, laundry. Nr mall & SkyTrain. $760/mo. Move-in now, lease starts March 1. Call 604-278-2571. RICHMOND central 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applis, lrg deck, u/g prkg, Immed. $1200. Ns/Np. 604-789-0804 Richmond
Ocean Residences 11671 7th Avenue Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, fitness rm, sauna, outdoor pool, games rm, social rm, BBQ Area. Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $800. For more info & viewing call
Irina 778-788-1872 Email: rentoceanresidences @gmail.com Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
The Scrapper
750
SUITES, LOWER
4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 604-244-7862 MCLENNAN AVE 2 Bdrm,1 livn, sep big kitch suite sep ent with 6 Appl. NS/NP Clean, Quiet & bkyard. Easy access to Hwys/bus/skytr. $999 incl Utlty/wireless internet. 604-214-7784 RICHMOND, 1 bdrm g/l, avail now, full bath, inste ldry, hydro/gas incl. $875/mo. N/S. 604-241-9360 RICHMOND, LARGE 2 BDRM, 1200 sf, $1050 incl util. Avail. now. Phone (604)241-5884. Steveston 1 BR g/l, f/p, sh ldry Suit prof/student. Nr bus. N/S. Pet ok $875+util Mar 1. 604-992-0602 msg
751
RICHMOND Cambie/5 Rd. 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, fam & liv rm, n/p. n/s $1400 +utils. 604-214-9800. RICHMOND Shell/Williams. Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3bd new flrs/paint, garage, w/d. N/s n/p. $1200 +1/2 utils. 604-537-6618
752
851
TOWNHOUSES
â&#x153;° RENTAL â&#x153;° â&#x153;° INCENTIVES â&#x153;° Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.
WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN
818
CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 CHRYSLER NEON, 4dr, sedan, 118kks, auto, 46kks on new trans. $3,000 obo. 604-575-8003 2002 INTREPID, 98K, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, air cared to 2011, 6 cyl, $4300 obo. 604-304-5571
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 HONDA CIVIC DX h/back, 5 spd, runs great, no rust, $1200/obo. Call 604-836-1280 (Maple Ridge)
Call 604-522-1050
2006 MINI COOPER, red, mint, loaded, 68K, lowest price in BC. $12,580. Must sell. 604-943-0444
RICHMOND 3 Bdr Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;H, all new appl /blinds, dbl.gar. Av.now. N/P $1650. 604-270-4997 or 778-838-0423
2009 HONDA CIVIC DX. 4 dr, 5 spd manual, options, 14K, blue. $8500 firm. 604-538-4883
RICHMOND
Briargate & Paddock Townhouses
RIVERDALE AREA. 3 BR apartment for rent $1800/mo, 2 baths, 1200 sq/ft, 2 parking. No pets. Call 604-889-0272.
2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,500. 604-836-5931
827
VEHICLES WANTED
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.
Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246
736
HOMES FOR RENT
Richmond. Exec. newer 3 bdrm upper w/pri. 1 bdrm ste dwn. lam flr. f/p. den. 8 appls. patio, garage. N/P. Immed. $2495. 604-833-2103.
QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665
TRUCKS & VANS
1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $4200 obo 604-462-1542
SUITES, UPPER
RICHMOND
$450,000.
HOMES WANTED
845
S. SURREY 1894 165 A St.
No Agents Please
Phone 604-719-7016
TRANSPORTATION
AUTO FINANCING
Website www.aptrentals.net
627
604-812-8350
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TWO pianos; 1927 Heintzman upright & a Henry Herbert upright, original ivories with no cracks or chips. Pianos have been viewed by a licensed tuner and is available for verification. Buyer will be responsible for moving & retuning. $800 each. 604-853-2089.
PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062
FUEL
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
Mike: 604-241-7141 374
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodu lar.com/images/email_jan2.jpg
WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
â&#x20AC;˘BackďŹ lling/trenching â&#x20AC;˘Ashphalt/concrete removal â&#x20AC;˘Drainage â&#x20AC;˘Retaining walls â&#x20AC;˘Install concrete driveways/sidewalks
REAL ESTATE
KITTENS & CATS for adoption. Call Catcare Vet Clinic, full service hospital, appt to view 604-277-8511
533
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M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS
CHIHUAHUA tiny tea cup spayed female, 2 yrs, only 3lbs, $600. Call (604)794-7347
Call 604-716-8528
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Local Plumbers
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BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
REVIEW
2000 FORD RANGER -Red 2 whl. drive w/ 7 ft. 6 Okanagan Camper, $4500 obo (604)575-2676 LV. msg
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
By virtue of WAREHOUSEMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN for ANNE BOYCE, we will dispose of the following unit(s) to recover the amount of indebtedness noted plus any additional cost of storage, seizure and sale. File No.: 11-073 2000 Ford SRW Pick-Up Vin: 1FTNW21F8YEB71483 Indebtedness: $14,150.00 R/O: 1408169 ONTARIO INC Day of sale is Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 12:00 NOON. Absolute Bailiffs Inc. 1585 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. Contact: Sheldon Stibbs 604-522-2773
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The team from Richmond took home the National Franchise of the Year Award at the Expedia CruiseShipCenters annual Presidents Circle Awards Gala held at River Rock Casino last weekend. It also took top sales awards from major cruise lines including Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Lines Presidents Circle Awards were also presented to the Richmond team. Platinun Award - Karen Lee: Gold - Lynda Slack, Anneliese Giesbrecht, Sandy Thexton, Sharon Webber, Meredith (Myke) Hannesson: Silver Award - Mark Engler, Diane Palethorpe. Franchise owners Carole Petersen and Gina Holvick were thrilled with the accomplishment.
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