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Winterfest Weekend Mayor Malcolm Brodie invites the community to the Richmond Olympic Oval this weekend for a host of fun events.
Garden City lands purchase of $60 million nets Richmond a Teddy
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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond’s $59.2-million purchase of the Garden City lands earned the city a nomination for a Teddy Waste Award from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Announced this week on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the federation’s annual awards recognize the “best of the worst in government waste.” Richmond received the honour for buying the land at “five times” the real value to be “as fair as possible,” according to Kevin Gaudet, the group’s federal director. “We hold the Teddies every year during awardseason to bring to the public’s attention government waste and to point out where government can do better,” he said in a news release. “Holding the Teddies helps to ensure that if politicians and bureaucrats waste our money, we can turn it into a punchline to hold them accountable.” This year’s winner of the municipal Teddy went to the City of Edmonton for spending $5,000 on a contest to get people to write poems or Haikus about riding the bus. This despite already paying an official city poet laureate $5,000 per year to write poetry for the city, according to Gaudet. On March 31, 2010, the city completed the purchase of the Garden City lands, netting the Musqueam Indian Band and Canada Lands Company $29.6 million each. Several years before that, Richmond anticipated the federal government would gift the lands to the city, but the Musqueam sought an injunction to prevent the transfer. The Musqueam band is now suing the city in an effort to reverse the sale and honour an original agreement to develop the land, which is locked in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
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Premier delivers swan song to business crowd Speech to business community looks back at Liberals’ successes by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter B.C.’s outgoing premier made his final appearance in front of Richmond’s business leaders Tuesday, delivering a speech heavy on the province’s economic growth in the last decade. Gordon Campbell sprinkled his positive message to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce with humour and delivered tributes to Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt, a former Richmond Centre MLA, and Richmond East’s Linda Reid, B.C.’s longest serving MLA still in Victoria. He also spoke highly of a province where he’s served as a politician for 27 years. “We should recognize just how lucky we are to live here,” Campbell told the crowd of 200 over lunch at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. “There is no place on earth that has the richness in resources, the talent of the people, and the community and society that says let’s do this together and see how high we can reach.” Campbell, who announced his resignation Nov. 3, 2010, spoke of the Liberals’ tax cuts,
Matthew Hoekstra photo B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell challenged business leaders to be bold in a speech at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel Tuesday.
building bridges to Asia, the importance of the Canada Line and the local political leadership that brought the Richmond Olympic Oval here. He focused on the impact of China’s economy here and that B.C. has the largest proportion of Chinese anywhere in North America. Canadians
with connections to Asia will be an “enormous asset” to B.C. and its future, he added. “They speak the language, they have the connection, and they can teach us about that incredible economy, the incredible history of China, the incredible culture of China. We can actually be a place where people come from
Small-town guy eyes Liberal leadership George Abbott underlines collaborative style by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter He’s a listener, from a small town and likes to work collaboratively to build ground-up solutions. Shuswap MLA George Abbott believes he possesses the key qualities to help him come out on top during this Saturday’s leadership race for the B.C. Liberal Party and help steer the province through 2011 and beyond. Former Richmond Centre MLAs Greg Halsey-Brandt and Olga Ilich agree, and all three participated Monday afternoon in an editorial board meeting with The Richmond Review. “I think most people when they go into politics consider the possibility at some point of taking on the big job,” Abbott said. “And the big job is an important one and I think particularly at this time in the history of the B.C. Liberal Party, the B.C. Liberal government there are some attributes to the leadership which I think are important, and which I am immodest enough to think that I possess.” First elected into political office at the Shuswap Regional District in 1980, Abbott became MLA of Shuswap in 1996. Over the past 15 years, he’s sat in opposition, served as the forestry critic and was the deputy house leader before taking on the high profile cabinet portfolios as Minister of Health and briefly the Minister of Education. “An ability to listen and work collaboratively I think is particularly important at this time for a new leader and a new Premier for the B.C. Liberal government,” Abbott said. “I am of the view that the greatest barrier to the re-election of a B.C. Liberal Government
Martin van den Hemel photo George Abbott visited Richmond Monday.
in 2013 is the B.C. Liberal Government. We have had a challenging year and a half since the 2009 election. I think we have made more than our share of mistakes in that year and a half and we’ve got a lot of work to do over the next two-and-a-half years to rebuild trust and confidence in British Columbians.” “Chief among those mistakes were the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax and the .05 regulations on drinking and driving,” he said. “There were a lot of examples over a year and a half where we undertook new public policy without first acquainting the public with the reasons why we undertook those changes,” he said. “Second, we didn’t share with them the options that existed to deal with that problem before seizing on the solution and advancing it to the people.” Asked what he’s most proud of in his time as Minister of Health, Abbott said: “There were many things that we undertook in the ministry of health that I thought were really important. And I think if I was going to look back and say what was most important and what I did, building a stronger primary care system for the province was
hugely important, and continues I think to be hugely important.” Abbott said that during his four years as Health Minister, he usually awoke early and with some perplexing problem on his mind. “If you love sudoku puzzles, level five, you’ll really love the Ministry of Health because there is nothing but puzzles there and not for the faint of heart, that ministry.” On the issue of the proliferation of megahomes on farming property, Abbott said he likes the approach currently being undertaken, where the Agricultural Land Commission is collaborating with cities and municipalities to identify the problem and address community concerns. “Invariably, the challenge too...and one of the reasons why I think governments tend to be reluctant to get into it, is as soon as we say a maximum of 10,000 square feet, there will be somebody who comes along and says in our culture it’s multi-generational and it’s large families and who are you to tell us that we shouldn’t be able to live the way that we want to live.” On arts funding, Abbott said he would fully restore arts funding if he wins the leadership race. That amounts to $7 million for the B.C. Arts Council and $4.5 million in gaming grants for arts organizations. This funding will come from the anticipated growth in government revenues as the economy improves. “These grants are hugely important in small towns too...It’s very much a part of the social connectedness of the community.” On minimum wage, Abbott said he’s committed to seeing an improvement in the minimum wage after watching the current consultation with stakeholders—the hospitality sector, federation of labour and federation of agriculture among others—is completed. “We’ll try to do it in a way that doesn’t adversely affect any small businesses in the province. I think there’s pretty broad consensus that an increase to the minimum wage is due and possibly overdue.”
china they are comfortable,” he said, adding Canadians still don’t think of themselves as living in a Pacific Rim country. “Our full potential is to be a place...where Asia meets Canada and North America and where Asia meets Europe. There are very few places in the world that have this advantage.” Campbell reflected on the “small politics” of the former TransLink board that delayed approval of the Canada Line. He said his government would have pushed to get the line built regardless of the board’s final vote. ‘I’m proud that we put the pressure on to get it done,” he said “It is the best example of how rapid transit can shape a community. Your community will never change back to what it was before.” The controversial Harmonized Sales Tax, which led to his announcement of a premature departure from office, didn’t get a mention in his speech. Instead, Campbell reflected on his government’s push to cut personal income taxes by 25 per cent when the Liberals were first elected in 2001. Today, B.C. has the lowest personal income tax rates in the country for those earning under $118,000, he said. “We started as a government with one of the most uncompetitive tax regimes of anywhere in North America. Today, it’s the most competitive.” A new leader of the B.C. Liberal Party—and premier—will be chosen at the party’s leadership convention Feb. 26.
Who’s backing who Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard is backing Kevin Falcon for leader. Howard first encountered the leadership contender when Howard was a Richmond city councillor. He saw Falcon “do some great things” with “roll-your-sleeves-up kind of work.” When elected as an MLA, Howard said he leaned on Falcon for advice. “His campaign model is listen, learn and lead, and I’ve seen him live that life. That’s how he operates,” said Howard. “He has shown his ability and willingness to make the tough decisions.” Falcon is a great speaker and debater who has a “youthful energy,” Howard added. “I just think that he’s got the ability to catch fire in the province and get people excited about politics again and get people out to the polls.” Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap is also supporting Kevin Falcon. Coun. Ken Johnston, a former Vancouver-Fraserview MLA, is supporting Christy Clark. Johnston served as an MLA with Clark in 2001 to 2005. He said Clark has the best chance of winning an election, as polls suggest. “She was a deputy premier and a great minister when I was there,” said Johnston. “I believe she’s got the experience and can make the tough decisions, and I believe she’s compassionate. I think the three qualities are fairly important when you’re trying to lead a province.” Former Richmond Centre MLA Olga Ilich said she worked alongside George Abbott and has seen his inclusive and consultative style as it compares to other candidates for the Liberal leadership. “I truly believe that George is the best person to take the top job and to lead us into the next election.” Greg Halsey-Brandt, current councillor and former MLA and mayor, said he respects Abbott’s ability to build consensus and appreciates his history working in local government, which helps him to understand the issues challenging cities across the province. Abbott’s commitment to ramp up the work that MLAs do in passing provincial legislation that has a real impact on the lives of city residents, has also won Halsey-Brandt’s appreciation. Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, and deputy speaker of the Legislature, hasn’t announced loyalties to any one candidate.
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Learn, laugh and let loose at the Richmond Cultural Centre for the Children’s Arts Festival February 19 Community news covering February 10 – 24, 2011 and internationally recognized visual and performing arts in galleries, studios, shops, centres and parks near you. For more information, visit www.richmondwinterfestival.ca.
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Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 14, 2011 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting) Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)
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Richmond Winter Festival of the Arts Feb 1 – Mar 15, 2011 Multidisciplinary, multicultural and in a multitude of venues, Richmond’s arts and cultural communities come alive at the third annual Richmond Winter Festival of the Arts. Discover both home-grown
The City of Richmond welcomes nominations for the third annual Richmond Arts Awards, a program to recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the arts community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. Awards will be presented in six categories: Business and the Arts, Arts Volunteerism, Cultural Leadership, Artistic Innovation, Arts Education and Youth Arts. The nomination deadline is Monday, March 14, 2011. For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/artists.
C I T Y PAG E Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, February 16, 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 12351 No 2 Road – DP 08-432193 – Interface Architecture Inc. – To permit the construction of a 44-unit town house development at 12351 No. 2 Road on a site zoned “Town Housing (ZT48) - Trites Area (Steveston) and South McLennan (City Centre)”. 2. 8180 Ash Street – DV 10-542375 – 8180 Ash Street – To vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (1) vary the minimum lot width from 12 m to 8.3 m for proposed Lot 5; and (2) vary the minimum lot frontage from 6 m to 0.38 m for proposed Lot 4, to 2.7 m for proposed Lot 5 and to 0.60 m for proposed Lot 6; and to permit subdivision of 8180 Ash Street into six (6) lots zoned “Single Detached (RS1/B)” for the purpose of developing affordable single-family dwellings. 3. 5731 Maple Road – DV 10-549791 – 664525 BC Ltd. – To vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to: (1) vary the front yard setback from 6.0 m to 4.5 m; and (2) vary the rear yard setback from 6.0 m to 4.5 m; and to permit the construction of a new single-family dwelling at 5731 Maple Road on a site zoned Single Detached (RS1/B). Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.
Minoru Chapel Opera Vancouver Opera You are invited to hear classic opera music performed at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 in the intimate and historic Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road. Canada’s second largest opera company, Vancouver Opera, presents a selection of highlights from recent and upcoming productions such as Mozart’s joyful The Marriage of Figaro, Puccini’s tragic love story La Bohème, and Verdi’s sumptuous La Traviata.
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Admission is $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors. Doors open at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets in advance by calling the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt). Please quote course #125253 for the 2:30 p.m. concert or #125254 for the 7:30 p.m. concert. Credit card purchases only. Sorry, no refunds. For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel.
Children’s Arts Festival Saturday, February 19 For the third year in a row, the Richmond Children’s Art Festival will delight families from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19 at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. This unique festival has 20 interactive workshops led by professional artists. The diverse program includes storytelling, filmmaking, a circus and drumming. There are also six drop-in activities including face painting and a community art project. The cost is $10 per workshop and includes all drop-in activities. Registration is required for workshops as space is limited. To register, visit richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300. Wristbands for $5 are available for drop-in activities only. These must be purchased at the Cultural Centre front desk. For more information, visit richmond.ca/ artscentre.
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Marina proposed for Richmond Island
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Staff Reporter A largely undeveloped island in the Fraser River’s North Arm could soon be home to a $13-million marina and boatyard despite concerns from city planners. Bastion Development and the Musqueam Indian Band are proposing to build the 170-slip facility on Richmond Island, a 3.3-hectare site nearly the size of the oval, located just west of the Arthur Laing Bridge. Although the island is physically connected to Vancouver, it’s within Richmond’s boundaries. A causeway and loading ramp used to transfer soil onto barges is the island’s only current development. The land is owned by North Fraser Terminals Inc., a subsidy of Port Metro Vancouver, which doesn’t require municipal approval for its developments. The port is inviting Richmond to comment on the proposal, but city staff are suggesting city council push back. “Should the development proceed without Richmond reviews and approvals the city will be unable to ascertain the standards employed on various issues such as flood protection, utility or construction standards,” said planner David Brownlee in a report this week. Staff are recommending council to urge Port Metro Vancouver to go through a formal rezoning process,
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industrial—doesn’t. According to Brownlee’s report, city staff unsuccessfully attempted to meet with port officials to talk about the proposal. “Key (port) staff failed to attend the meeting and only a few details were discussed,” noted Brownlee. Although city approval isn’t required, other agencies will likely have to sign off on the project, including Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Fraser River Estuary Management Program and the City of Vancouver, which is most likely to provide services to the site.
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Remembering Richard Evans According to a posting at www.bcrugby. com, Dave Pue, head of B.C. Rugby’s Referees Society said: “Richard was an integral member of the Vancouver refereeing community in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. He was one of the top
referees of his era and renowned for his management of the game as a ‘player’s referee.’ “After leaving refereeing he stepped into the role of team manager for many touring sides.”
Notice of Public Hearing Monday, February 21, 2011 - 7 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Richmond City Hall
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8689 (RZ 10-528329)
BYLAWS 8696 AND 8697
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7251 St. Albans Road Yamamoto Architecture Inc. Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”, to permit development of four (4) three-storey townhouse units. City Contact: Edwin Lee 604-276-4121 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 8689
2. Zoning Amendment Bylaws 8696 & 8697 (RZ 10-546755) Location/s:
10640 and 10620 No. 5 Road Applicant/s: Townline Gardens (DBA The Gardens Joint Venture) Purpose of Bylaw 8696: To amend the existing Assembly (ASY) zoning district and rezone 10640 No. 5 Road from Agriculture and Botanical Show Garden (ZA3) to Assembly (ASY) to permit a future community use facility. Purpose of Bylaw 8697: To rezone 10620 No. 5 Road from Agriculture and Botanical Show Garden (ZA3) to Assembly (ASY) to permit a future community use facility. Related Information – No Action Required at Public Hearing: The Gardens Park Plan – Staff Report dated January 7, 2011 providing the design concept and proposed program. Endorsed by Council on January 24, 2011 City Contact: Kevin Eng 604-247-4626 Planning and Development Department
How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above. • 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/2011. htm • 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 & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, February 11, 2011 and ending Monday, February 21, 2011, or upon the conclusion of the hearing. • 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 Friday, February 11, 2011 and ending Monday, February 21, 2011. 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 • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By FAX: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • 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. • 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.
Rugby ref killed in New Zealand boating accident Richard Evans, 63, died Monday during vacation
phone rang, he was ready and willing to assist. “At high school rugby, if he called a penalty, he would explain to the kid why there was a penalty,” Brown said. “Not a lot of by Martin van den Hemel referees do that.” Evans was also called upon to referee Staff Reporter tournaments in Hong Kong, Brown said. The Richmond rugby community is in Born in Wales, Evans was formerly a mourning after a tragic boating accident London Metropolitan police officer who in New Zealand on Monday afternoon joined the Vancouver Police Department claimed the life of retired international shortly after moving to Canada. rugby referee and former Vancouver He has two adult sons, Gary and Jody, Police Department detective Richard Brown said. Evans. Vancouver Police Department Known to friends as Rick, Evans Insp. Ed Eviston spoke fondly of was on a two-week vacation with Evans. his wife Joan visiting her family “I had the pleasure of knowing when tragedy struck while he Rick as a fellow police officer, was boating in Tauranga Harsportsman and friend,” Eviston bour, near the northern tip of wrote in an e-mail. “Rick was an New Zealand. unforgettable person renowned According to the New Zealand for his sense of humour, ready daily news website SunLive. RICHARD smile and welcoming manner co.nz, the 63-year-old was in a EVANS which engendered the respect five-metre speedboat piloted and admiration of the many people loby friend Keith Longley when it struck cally and internationally who had the luck a red marker buoy floating in the water. to make his acquaintance. Longley survived the crash—he suffered “Rick will be terribly missed by all who serious facial injuries but was listed in experienced the benefit of his compastable condition in hospital—and Evans ny.” was pulled from the capsized boat by Brown received Monday’s news via an a passerby who dived in to attempt a e-mail from Evans’ wife Joan, and it was rescue. Efforts to revive Evans using car- a shock. diopulmonary resuscitation techniques Brown said that he and Evans had been were fruitless. planning a trip to attend the World Police “I’m shocked,” said one neighbour at and Fire Games in Belfast in 2013. the Evans’ condo complex in Richmond. “It’s a big loss for the community,” Brown “They are the nicest couple.” said of Evans, who was a long-time supEvans’ long-time friend Alan Brown told porter of the Richmond Rugby Club and The Richmond Review Tuesday afternoon has lived in Richmond for at least three that Evans was a very prominent rugby decades. player during his younger days, and later According to SunLive.co.nz, police are in life was an international-calibre rugby still investigating the cause of the accireferee who also refereed local high dent. school matches. Evans was an avid cyclist who enjoyed “He was very outgoing, very talkative. He exercising at Watermania, the aquatic and was the life and soul of the party.” fitness facility not far from his home. Evans enjoyed giving back to the comHe served as president of his building’s munity whenever he was in town, and strata council a few years ago. though he’d been travelling quite a bit Evans’ policing career spanned more over the last couple of years, when his than two decades.
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opinion Distracted drivers aren’t getting the message
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he B.C. government has a major selling job to do to get distracted drivers to put away their cellphones and stop fiddling with their GPS devices and sound systems while they’re driving. Slapping people with $167 fines hasn’t seemed to make much of an impression. Since the ban on cellphones and other hand-held devices was instituted last February, 32,000 tickets have been issued, raising $5.2 million, and people are still dying because of distracted driving. In fact, according to the RCMP, distracted driving was a factor in a third of all crashes last year. If people aren’t getting the message that distracted driving is dangerous, will pumping up the penalties make them sit up and take notice? Not necessarily. People still drive without seatbelts even though the law has been around for more than 30 years and the fines are just as hefty. Tougher drunk driving laws have made an impression but how long will it last? The problem seems to be that once in their cars, people are oblivious to the dangers around them. Their car is their castle, their drivers’ seat is like a comfy recliner and they don’t like people telling them what to do with their personal space. Like drunk drivers who think they drive better while inebriated, most drivers think they alone can multi-task while everyone else around them are losers. They fail to understand that the brain simply cannot multi-task and driving while talking or texting is the equivalent of driving drunk. Don’t agree? Try this test: While driving to work, try to figure out a complicated math problem at the same time. You’ll be surprised to see where you end up after you miss a turn in your normal route. The myth of multi-tasking needs to be addressed and police need an ally to get their message across. One idea would be to engage cellphone manufactures, distributors and service providers in a multi-year communication campaign warning about the dangers of distracted driving. These companies have made millions promoting the idea of anytime, anywhere communications, why shouldn’t they use some of those profits to promote safety driving? Will drivers give up their in-car technology? Probably not, but at least they will know better.
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s the minutes ticked down to last week’s deadline for NDP leadership candidates to sell memberships last month, the Adrian Dix campaign brought in stacks of memberships and bags of money, which was then divvied up and attached to memberships. Rival candidates Harry Lali and Mike Farnworth cried foul, but the party brass quickly decided the strict rules they imposed were just guidelines, and they’ll accept the memberships. So Dix is now the frontrunner, assuming these thousands of suddenly inspired members from Vancouver’s South Asian and Filipino communities translate into votes for him on April 17. As stinky as all this is, it’s not the NDP’s biggest problem.
Dix’s remarks in launching his campaign point to another one. He chose a theme of wealth redistribution. “Analysis from all over the developed world demonstrates that the polarization of wealth and power, and the growth of poverty, have very significant financial and social costs imposed on our children and our communities by the growing divide in our society,” he said. Dix didn’t indicate how he intends to correct this “morally wrong” situation where some people have lots of money and others don’t. But another political controversy in Vancouver offers a clue. B.C. Liberal MLA Kash Heed is being investigated by the RCMP over campaign leaflets distributed to the Chinese community in Vancouver-Fraserview in 2009. The problem wasn’t the content, but rather the anonymous nature of the brochures and the way they were paid for. One leaflet claimed the NDP supports a “death tax” on inheritance. This would be one way to realize Dix’s dream of governmentimposed financial equality, although it’s not one espoused recently by candidates. But if you look up the B.C. NDP constitution, you’ll find it starts by declaring loyalty
Judging by the party’s foundation document, the problem is policies so discredited they can’t mention them.
to “democratic socialist principles,” which are defined as follows: “a) the production and distribution of goods and services shall be directed to meeting the social and individual needs of people and not for profit, b) the modification and control of the operations of monopolistic productive and distributive organizations through economic and social planning towards these ends, and c) where necessary, the extension of the principle of social ownership.” Now this is watered down from the old NDP philosophy, which talked specifically about nationalizing banks and major industries. But there remains a definite whiff of Cuba and Venezuela, where the state seized the means of production from private owners and ran it into the ground. Dix and leadership rival John Horgan both worked for the NDP governments of the 1990s. Horgan describes
what he calls a “capital strike” that hit B.C. after the NDP was elected. His terminology hints at a conspiracy of capitalists to pull investment from B.C., to punish the NDP. To Horgan I would reply that this is an understandable reaction by investors to a party that remains explicitly opposed to profit. To Dix, I would say I look forward to details of this analysis of the terrible effects of income inequality in the developed world. My understanding is that if it weren’t for private capital, competition and rewards for efficiency and innovation, there wouldn’t be much of a developed world to analyze. The root of the recent turmoil in the NDP has been described as a lack of policies. That’s not accurate. Judging by the party’s foundation document, the problem is policies so discredited they can’t mention them. Actually there is a modern policy that equalizes wealth by supporting the poor and placing more of the burden on those most able to pay, while encouraging investment. It’s called the Harmonized Sales Tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for The Richmond Review, Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.
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Don’t forget about problems in our own backyard Editor: Re: Hospital worker begins campaign to aid starving infants in North Korea, Feb. 3. With deep compassion for North Korea’s suffering and respect for Ms. Goossen’s initiative, I want to comment on her statement: “I have seen firsthand how our community, province and country care for their own ... Now, I think as a community we are ready to look beyond our borders.” As an advocate for B.C./ Canadian children at risk for more than 25 years, I’m aware of the tremendous gaps in care for local children and youth. More than 80,000 Canadian children are in foster care; 9,000 of those are in BC. Only 25 per cent graduate from high school; 45 per cent end up in juvenile justice systems; close to 60 per cent of British
Columbia’s homeless come from a life in social services. Authoritative studies identify a strong link between foster care and homelessness, and a generational continuance of poverty and its consequences. Community agencies and volunteers striving to support local children and youth struggle to raise funds for the survival of critical programs and services, while each year billions of charitable dollars leave the country. Issues of privacy prevent the realities of local children’s lives from being aired as publicly as those of international charities, but the issues are just as real and critical. In a recent report, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s representative for Children and Youth, “reviewed the deaths of 21 children known to the prov-
ince’s children’s ministry who died between June 2007 and May 2009. All 21 died before their second birthdays. “Turpel-Lafond said the families in each case were struggling with poverty, poor housing and fragmented service systems that failed to provide support or identify and respond to the obvious risks.” I strongly believe that we need to help abroad, and I support an effective international charity working for over 60 years in 130 countries. However, I urge British Columbians to take serious notice of what’s happening in our own neighbourhoods and to invest to their best capacity in taking care of that before looking afar. Lois Bouchard Founder/Ambassador SOS Children’s Village B.C.
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Liberal membership swells amid irregularities by Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C. Liberal party officials say nearly 50,000 new members were signed up by the Feb. 4 deadline for eligibility to help pick the province’s next premier. “This dramatic increase in new members has pushed our membership mark so it’s now approaching 90,000,” party president Mickey Patryluk said Tuesday. “It’s a clear signal of the enthusiasm that has been ignited by this leadership race.” Exactly how many new members were signed up by each campaign remains
unclear. Kevin Falcon’s backers say they’ve signed up 17,500 and the Mike de Jong campaign is claiming more than 10,000. Christy Clark is expected to have the most new members, with reported estimates ranging from 20,000 to 26,000. However those numbers don’t square with any significant number of new members from the George Abbott campaign, or from Moira Stilwell and Ed Mayne. Nor has an official detailed breakdown been released of where the members have been recruited.
Many are believed to have signed up in Surrey, where three campaigns were concentrating heavily on the South Asian community. Still up in the air are the rules that will govern the Feb. 26 vote to select a new Liberal leader and premier. Party delegates vote this Saturday on a recommended plan to give equal weight to each district across the province, rather than the one-member-onevote system. That would greatly water down the influence of thousands of members signed up in a handful of urban ridings, prompting
speculation some forces in the party may seek to defeat the proposed voting reform, which needs a twothirds majority to pass. Party officials are also purging the membership list of new members signed up in contravention to the rules. Random audits of new members are underway to try to eliminate memberships issued without the person’s knowledge. Under particular scrutiny are cases where multiple memberships came from the same address, particularly a business, or bearing the same phone number. “Our party executive and staff take the integrity of
our leadership vote process extremely seriously,” Patryluk said. “We are committed to a fair and equitable process for all leadership contenders.”
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Immunization still urged as flu moves west by Jeff Nagel
Richmond Fire-Rescue Services to 2021
Black Press Flu season has been mild so far in B.C. but health authorities warn it may not stay that way. The influenza virus hitting eastern Canada hard may be felt more strongly here in the weeks ahead. “The winter is long and the risk is not yet over,” said Dr. Danuta Skowronski, physician epidemiologist at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. “It would be wise to learn from the experience in eastern Canada and prepare for that now, because the same could still happen here.” Influenza season typically spans November to April and the peak can happen any time during that period. There’s still time to get immunized even though it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to take full effect. Flu shots are still available through public health units, doctors’ offices and pharmacists. “We are carefully watching other parts of the country,” added Fraser Health spokesperson Joan Marshall. This year’s vaccine does cover the H3N2 strain spreading in eastern Canada. The flu vaccine is recommended and free for the elderly, very young children, and people of all ages with chronic medical conditions as they are at highest risk of hospitalization and death due to complications from influenza.
Public Information Open Houses and Survey As Richmond Fire-Rescue works towards setting its education, prevention and emergency response service goals to the year 2021, they are looking to the public to provide feedback on safety priorities and how fire-rescue services can enhance community livability. Your input is very important, as it will assist in gaining a clearer picture of the community’s safety priorities and expectations of Richmond’s fire and rescue services. Until February 28, 2011 the public is invited to provide their input through an online or paper survey and to attend one of Fire’s drop-in style Open Houses.
An example of Biennale public art. The City of Richmond would like the public’s input on which, if any, Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale 2009-2011 artworks should be purchased for the City of Richmond’s permanent public art collection. A short survey comprised of two questions is available: • online (English only) at www.richmond.ca/publicart • printed copies (English and Chinese) at the Richmond Cultural Centre located at 7700 Minoru Gate, or City Hall located at 6911 No. 3 Road
Now is the time to share your thoughts Survey deadline is February 18
Please complete the survey and submit it by Friday, February 18, 2011. Your input is important to us. Feedback from the survey will be brought forward to Council this spring. Background The City of Richmond partnered with the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale in 2009, resulting in artworks being temporarily installed throughout Richmond for a two year period. The City now has an opportunity to purchase any of the five works as part of the City’s permanent public art collection. The cost for acquisition could range between $300,000 and $800,000 for any one piece. There is approximately $650,000 unallocated in the Public Art Reserve that could be used for acquisition. Funds in the Reserve may only be used to support public art projects in the City. There are no tax dollars in the fund. About the Biennale The Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale is a non-profit organization with the mandate to exhibit a biannual temporary major outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring world-class international artists. At the completion of the 2009-2011 temporary exhibition, the artworks will go to public auction, tentatively scheduled for spring 2011. The City has the opportunity to purchase any of the artworks currently installed in Richmond prior to the auction. For more information on the City of Richmond Public Art Program, please visit www.richmond.ca/publicart or call 604-247-4612.
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Dameian Walsh (in front wearing tinted glasses) and the rest of Five Alarm Funk will play Winterfest Weekend at the Richmond Olympic Oval this weekend.
Five Alarm Funk warms up Winterfest Saxophonist describes Five Alarm Funk as ‘omnimusical and multisensical’
“If you don’t like the particular song that we’re playing at that moment, I’m sure in a song or two there will be a genre that you’ll really dig.” – Dameian Walsh
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rossing the country on tour is a right of passage for most Canadian bands. A van stuffed with equipment and a handful of musicians who grow weary of each other is the usual arrangement. Then there’s Five Alarm Funk: a 10-member band whose music is wildly unconventional, but sticks with tradition for travel. Following a Saturday stop in Richmond, where they’ll headline at Winterfest Weekend, the band
Five Alarm Funk Tayo Branston - Drums/Vocals Tom Towers - Congas/Bongos Justin Kennedy - Shekere/Percussion Carl Julig - Timbales/Percussion Neil Towers - Bass Oliver Gibson - Guitar Gabe Boothroyd - Guitar Ryan Naso - Trumpet Kent Wallace - Trumpet Dameian Walsh - Tenor/Alto/Bari Sax Nimish Parekh - Trombone
will pile into a 15-passenger van and load their equipment, instruments and luggage into an attached trailer. It’s hard to believe the eight-year-old band still has so many original members. “We’re 10 brothers, so you can imagine 10 brothers getting along, and sometimes not getting along,” says Five Alarm Funk’s Dameian Walsh in a telephone interview. “We have our moments, but we all realize on a constant basis that this musical thing that is happening is bigger than all of us. We end up being servants to that.” Walsh, 35, plays alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. The Newfoundland native describes himself as a “senior” with the young band whose music is not easily described. They combine drums, congas, guitars, trumpets, a trombone, saxophones and other percussion instruments to produce highly danceable music, noted for its reggae, Latin, Afro-beat, rock, classical and even gypsy flavours. Listed as influences on their Myspace page are Frank Zappa, Yes, J.S. Bach and Antibalas.
“The only rule that we have, musically speaking, is if it sounds good—and we can pull it off and make it sound good—then that’s it. There’s nothing off limits; there’s nothing we won’t try, as long as we think it’s something that sounds cool,” says Walsh, who joined the band four years ago. He adds: “Five Alarm Funk is an omnimusical and multisensical experience, because you get practically every genre of music. If you don’t like the particular song that we’re playing at that moment, I’m sure in a song or two there will be a genre that you’ll really dig.” The Vancouver-based band is known for its live show, boasting an energy they tried to package in their latest (third) album Anything Is Possible. But for ears goggled in typical commercial sound, selling their product isn’t easy—until they’re heard and seen on stage. “People have to be convinced, and Five Alarm Funk is not necessarily something that translates easily over YouTube videos or even our CDs. It doesn’t really show the full experience that you would get if you show up to a Five Alarm Funk show.” Their concerts are true performances, with 10 guys jumping around on stage—with some choreographed moves—and drawing energy from drummer Tayo Branston. The band plays festivals around the continent and last year performed at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. Their concert was in front of somewhat excited fans at Molson Canadian Hockey House minutes after Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal in the Canada-U.S. hockey game, earning Canada gold.
Winterfest Weekend •At the Richmond Olympic Oval Saturday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 13 •Saturday: Bobs and Lolo at noon; CallaboCall Breakdancers at 1 p.m.; Richmond Youth Honour Choir at 1:35 p.m.; Damian Marshall featuring Shanna Lynn at 2:45 p.m.; the Chase at 4:30 p.m.; Five Alarm Funk at 5:30 p.m. •Sunday: Natalie Jay at 12:15 p.m.; Kutapira at 1:15 p.m.; Wailing Station at 2:15 p.m.; Show Stoppers at 3:15 p.m.; the Jardines at 4 p.m.; Abandon Paris at 5 p.m. •Admission is free; no parking on-site; info at richmondwinterfestival.ca (click on Winterfest Weekend)
“There was never so much emotionally and personally invested in a game,” says Walsh. “Aside from being a band, we were all hockey fans watching that game. But the fact we got up and played right after it too, meant that if they lost, it would have sucked.” Later this month the band will begin its tour, starting in Kamloops and moving east before circling back to Vancouver on April 22. They used to travel in a few separate vehicles, but for a 10-member band where cohesiveness is vital, it just didn’t seem right. Says Walsh: “It’s been a positive thing, because we can all talk about the songs or maybe adjust things about the show, and we can talk about it in the van.”
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food
Eating Together
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Do you ever tell them how yours was? “What did you learn today?� or “Tell me about the book you are reading.� It’s called a conversation and is an event held around a table and usually involves food. Barb Findley of ProjectChef sets up teaching kitchens in the classrooms of elementary schools. There, she meets too many children who don’t know how to set a table, know table manners, or even what it means to sit down at a table and share a meal over stories. Parents have a myriad of excuses, from “too busy� to “we’re on different schedules� while the kitchen or dining room table becomes another storage facility. “Family dinner was something we insisted on,� explains Adrienne
Rob Akimow photo Touchstone Family Association’s Georgina Patko is encouraging families to eat together. Cathcart, a Richmond mother. When her daughter and son, now grown up, were young, Adrienne and her husband Ted insisted on family dinner from Sunday to Thursday. “The rule was: no Internet, no
TV, no telephone,� says Adrienne. “This was our time.� Her children didn’t like that it interfered with friend time, to which Adrienne always responded, “Too bad.�
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It’s The Help by Kathryn Stockett. This stunning first novel left me breathless. It’s the story of black maids and the white women they work for. But that’s a gross over-simplification, especially when you consider that the book is set in Jackson, Mississippi in 1962, right around the time of the civil rights movement. The story revolves around three main characters: Skeeter Phelan, a tall, not very pretty 22-year old white woman who has just graduated from university;
Aibileen, a 50-something black maid who is not only wise, but kind; and Minny, another black maid who’s mouthy, dumpy and has a knack for getting fired. A trio of more unlikely friends couldn’t be found, yet these three form a tight bond whose goal is to show the world that despite their colour or station in life, they are really all the same. It takes Skeeter awhile but she eventually realizes when push comes to shove: “Not that much separates us. Not nearly as much as I’d thought.” Using shifting points of view, author Stockett shows us the racist world of the Deep South in the 60s, and she doesn’t hold back one iota. Her deft storytelling is subtle and blatant all at once, and peels back the layers of discrimination that were so pervasive during that period. When Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny get together and risk everything to change their town, it’s for a higher purpose: to expose the harsh truths about violence, racism and hatred and to stand up for the dignity of the
human spirit. It’s about changing attitudes that are so entrenched, people don’t even realize they own them. It’s about removing the lines that keep some people out and keep others in. As Aibileen puts it: “All I’m saying is, kindness don’t have no boundaries.” Her friend Minny quickly realizes the truth of this: “That’s what I love about Aibileen, she can take the most complicated things in life and wrap them up so small and simple, they’ll fit right in your pocket.” At times shocking, at times delicate, and always open-hearted, The Help will change the way you think about the human capacity for love. This ‘book inside a book’ will move you to tears, have you laughing out loud and forever change your life.
Shelley Civkin is communications officer with Richmond Public Library. Her column appears every Thursday in The Richmond Review. For other popular reading suggestions see Richmond Public Library’s Web site at www.your library.ca/goodbooks.
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food Christina Hackett’s Orzo Salad My ‘second mum’ Marcella Sr., a close family friend, used to make this dish with whatever vegetables were in her fridge at the cabin. We spent a lot of time at the cabin when I was a young kid and this orzo salad became a staple for mid-morning, afternoon, and evening snacking. She would make a huge batch—everyone helped chop and mix—thinking it would last for days. We gobbled it down within 24 hours. I make this dish often and love it because it reminds me of wonderful times with people I love. That’s what food is about. Orzo – 250g (half a package) 1/3 cup olive oil, divided Juice of 2 lemons, divided Handful chopped parsley 1 zucchini, chopped 1 red onion, chopped
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Cook the orzo in boiling salted water, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Drain. Add ½ the olive oil, fresh parsley, and the juice of one lemon. Stir to blend, and set aside to cool. Place zucchini, red onion, pepper, and garlic in a roasting pan with remaining olive oil and the juice of one lemon. Bake at 350˚F for 40 minutes. To assemble salad: add tomatoes, feta, and roasted vegetables to orzo. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Refrigerate or enjoy warm.
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worlds. Michael McCoy, executive director of Touchstone says, “Family is the first community we belong to. Strong families mean strong communities.” So Georgina Patko of Touchstone spent the past year organizing a week of Eating Together. From Feb. 21 to 28, Touchstone will encourage families to join together over food—from gardening to grocery shopping; from cooking to eating. (The City of Richmond supported the idea from the beginning and declared Feb. 21 Family Day.)
As it turned out, her children’s friends joined the family dinner hour and still reminisce about the lively conversations. For Adrienne, it was an opportunity to learn about her children’s lives. Touchstone Family Services, a non-profit agency, has offered family counselling without the red tape for more than 27 years. They believe the research that says children thrive when families eat together. Kids have the opportunity to share their issues and they also learn more about their parents’
The week involves pancake breakfasts, great prizes, and the support of restaurants such as Tapenade, Gudrun, American Grille, Boston Pizza, Mondo, White Spot, McDonald’s, and more. Trail Appliances has offered its demo kitchen for a week of cooking classes. Chefs Ken Iaci, Alex Tung, Ian Lai, Kevin Turner, and Barb Finley (a kids’ class) will be demonstrating meals you can make at home. The classes are free, but space is limited, so registration is imperative. At this time, there is still
together. Since the deadline of Dec. 31, a winner, Christina Hackett, has emerged (and receives a $100 gift certificate to Galloway’s Specialty Foods). Christina’s recipe appears on the left.
space in Kevin Turner’s class on Feb. 23 and Ian Lai’s class on Feb. 25. (Donations to Touchstone are welcomed.) The idea is that participants will share the recipe and instructions to five other people (a Jamie Oliver influence). Months ago, Touchstone put a call out to the community for recipes and stories about eating
Arlene Kroeker writes about food every Thursday in The Review.
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a playmate for her tormenting ward Estella. Time passes and Pip becomes heir of an unknown benefactor. He suspects Miss Havisham, and immediately sets off to London to shed his blacksmithing future and learn how to be a gentleman. Brimming with expectations, Pip sets himself up for disappointment when he discovers to whom he owes his fortune. This classic tale is known for its characters, and this production doesn’t disappoint. Kent Allen shines as a dirty, evil convict with heart and Susan Williamson is powerful in her role as wedding dress-clad Miss Havisham—offering the right mix of power, unpredictability and mental illness. Other standouts include the methodical Henry Woolf, who plays the uncompromising lawyer Jaggers and Andrea Menard, who offers an intense performance as Mrs. Joe. Frequent scene changes are made with the help of oor-to-ceiling video projections and sparse props, including a wonderful table
Great Expectations •At Gateway Theatre until Feb. 19 •A Blackbird Theatre Company coproduction with Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon •Adapted for the stage by Errol Durbach; original novel by Charles Dickens •Tickets, $24.50 to $43, at gatewaytheatre.com or call the Gateway Box Office: 604-270-1812 of a rat-gnawed wedding cake, cobwebs and long-dried owers, belonging to Miss Havisham, who never recovered from events on her wedding day. This is an engaging story, moved along with narration by Robert Moloney, who plays Pip. At times it seems this play digs too deep into Dickens to entertain, but what audiences get is a smorgasbord of hope and disappointment that readers will surely recognize.
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arts & entertainment ShowStoppers at Winterfest Glee is alive and well and living in Richmond. Under the direction of Richmond business lawyer and impresario Perry Ehrlich, ShowStoppers, a dynamic troup of young performers who love to sing, dance, and entertain, have appeared in concert, on TV and radio, and at numerous awards dinners, galas, and corporate and charitable events throughout B.C. This Sunday at 3:15 p.m., ShowStoppers will be appearing at Winterfest Weekend 2011 at the Richmond Oval.
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Valentine’s Day Dance The St. Alban’s Players are sponsoring a Valentine’s Day Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12 in the church hall at 7260 St. Albans Rd. Enjoy dinner under a huge disco ball. Dance the night away to your favourite bands, old and new. There will
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Richmond ranked as a romantic city When it comes to romance, Richmond residents rank among the best. Lulu Island cracked amazon.ca’s list of the top 20 most romantic cities in Canada. The second annual list was based
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tenced in May, more than seven years after the association alerted the authorities about $180,000 that had gone unaccounted for. Debbie Judd was charged in June 2009 with fraud, theft over $5,000 and multiple counts of uttering forged documents. Crown counsel Mark Rankin told The Richmond Review Monday that Judd is expected to enter a guilty plea on Friday, May 6 and that she’ll be sentenced on the same day by Richmond provincial court Judge Ron Fratkin. While he hasn’t yet researched or decided on what type of sentence to request, and whether that will in-
volve jail time, Rankin said he will be asking “first and foremost” for a restitution order. The money’s disappearance wasn’t noticed until late in 2003, and then in early 2004, Richmond Mounties were called in to investigate. Judd had previously served as both chair and treasurer of the association for nearly a decade. The missing money was related to the association’s activities between 1998 and 2003, but since the incident, new measures have been implemented to ensure there isn’t a repeat. Back in December of 2003, Judd was reached
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Man fined for importing highly invasive crabs A man who tried to smuggle 17 crabs inside a large cardboard box through the Vancouver International Airport last year was recently fined in Richmond provincial court . Wei Guo Chen arrived at the airport on Sept. 30, 2010 and declared in writing and with his signature that he was not bringing any animals into Canada. But during a secondary examination by the Canada Border Services Agency, an officer found a basket
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Richmond Chinese Community Society takes its celebration to Lansdowne Centre mall (5300 No. 3 Rd.) on Feb. 12. From 12:30 to 5 p.m., the celebration includes a variety of Chinese cultural performances ranging from the Lion Dance, Chinese opera, folk dance, hip hop dance and kung fu, along with booths for Chinese calligraphy and craft exhibitions. Info at 604-270-7222.
Antique appraisal On Saturday, Feb. 12, appraiser Al Bowen is hosting at Antique Identification Clinic at Richmond Museum. Bowen is a certified professional appraiser, historian and curator. Registered participants can bring in two treasures for identification and appraisal. Objects must be easy to carry; furniture isn’t welcome. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 604247-8300 or in person at cultural centre at 7700 Minoru Gate.
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Playing a game they love Richmond Devils reflect women’s passion to continue playing hockey by Don Fennell Sports Editor Josephine Chow saw many of her high school friends drop out of sports once they graduated. “I knew I wanted to continue playing (hockey),” said the 19-year-old. “I can’t imagine not playing. Knowing I can get on the ice in the evening gets me through my day.” Women like Chow have been playing ice hockey for as long as men, but with much less fanfare. Historians point to the fact that Isobel Stanley, the daughter of Lord Stanley of Preston who in 1893 donated the Stanley Cup which is today awarded to the champions of the National Hockey League, was one of the first women to play the game during that same period. Today, hockey is one of the fastest growing women’s sports in the world with the number of participants increasing by more than 300 per cent in the last decade. Nowhere is the interest more pronounced, however, than hockey-mad Canada and in the Lower Mainland. The Richmond Devils are a first-year senior AA team in the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League, with the majority of their players graduates of the Richmond Girls’ Ice Hockey Association. Sporting a respectable 7-114 record through their first 22 games, the Devils are tied with
day (Feb. 12) at 7:15 p.m. at the Richmond Ice Centre. Dav Szeto, head coach of the Devils, said he’s impressed by the great strides the players have already made in their first season at the senior level. “We were not sure what to expect as far as the competition in our league (which comprises of both A and AA teams),” he said. “Our goal was to play .500 hockey and be a hard-working team and we’re achieving that.” With the majority of their players 19 to 21 years old, the Devils are the youngest team in the league. But Szeto is confident that as they gain experience, and leaders emerge, the team will be wellpositioned to challenge for league supremacy in a few years. “It’s a process,” he said. “Although most of the players are from Richmond, being (slightly) different in age many of them had not played together on the same team. So we used the first practices to establish a baseline of the team’s skill level and from there have been building on developing those skills as well as (introducing) systems and mental-game planning. The result is the team is playing with more consistency, and chemistry is developing. Right now, I would say the mental part of the game needs the most work. Continued Szeto: “Our Achilles’ heel is when we play a AA team and the game is close,
Don Fennell photo Coach Dav Szeto gets the troops ready for a line change.
the Delta Jets for fourth place in the B.C. league standings. But they’re 6-3-2 against other single-A teams. Coming off back-to-back losses to the more-experienced Kamloops Vibe in the Interior last weekend, the Devils play host to Simon Fraser University this Satur-
the players have yet to master the focus required to match the other team’s compete level. I expect this will come soon, however, as the experience of the battle in each game hones their cerebral hockey skills.” Szeto, who has a son who plays midget hockey in the
Don Fennell photos TOP: Richmond Devils’ goaltender Katie Anderson successfully stood her ground in a recent South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League game against Kamloops. RIGHT: Taylor Deputter and Asia Robinson (right) fight for a loose puck.
Richmond Minor Hockey Association, said the biggest difference between coaching male and female hockey is that females are more likely to question. “With boys (or men) they will follow the coach’s instructions without questioning,” he said. “Women want to know why they are doing a certain drill and how that will translate in a game. They are not shy to contribute their thoughts in practices to make the drill better. Women work very well in consensus and will often discuss their role in the drill. Overall, the boys are focused on the result and women also on winning, but also in the process of getting the win.” Szeto said exposure is the key to ensuring women’s hockey continues to grow. “There are many highcalibre female hockey players in B.C. that do not have a place to play after minor,” he said. “Up to now the options have been to play at a
post-secondary institution or in a private league through a local rink. With the SCFAHL, a BC Hockey-sanctioned league, they can play at a reasonable cost and compete for a recognized provincial and Western Canada award.” Continued Szeto: “We all know the female game is different than the male game. That’s a given. But it shouldn’t be given second-class status. The commitment, drive and will to win at hockey is no different.”
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Natalie Korenic, who graduated from the Richmond Girls’ Ice Hockey Association Midget A team last season, was elated to be able to continue playing a game she loves. “I have always loved hockey and to suddenly just stop playing after 13 years would have been really unfortunate,” she said. “I am so glad there was not only a team, but a competitive team, to play on after minor.” Korenic said unlike in boys’ hockey, where there are so
many different levels to play after minor, competitive female hockey, prior to the SCFAHL, was pretty much nonexistent. “I find the main difference between minor and senior hockey is not necessarily an increased level of skill, but rather an increased amount of experience,” she said. “(Many of ) these players have been playing hockey for a long time and consequently play really smart hockey.” See Page 24
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Korenic was pleasantly surprised at the level of passion that exists in the league. Just about all the players are working or going to school. Teammate Fiona Liem began playing hockey at the age of 13, after spending the previous five years begging her parents for the chance to play. “Because girls’ hockey was barely heard of they were worried about me playing with the boys and getting hurt,” said the 25-year-old, an engineer with the City of Richmond. “I finally broke them and got to play for the Thunder. But I got sick in my second season and by the time I was better I couldn’t afford to play. So out of a possible eight years of minor hockey, I probably only got three or four full seasons. Now that I’m older and afford the time and (cost) to play, “I was looking to continue on the pathway I originally started on,” she added. ”I was unaware of senior women’s
hockey so all I could do was play with beginners or co-ed. Then I found senior women’s hockey and it opened up hockey for me all over again.” Liem has been surprised by the level of support and dedication. When she began playing minor, there were two teams and she doesn’t remember any road trips or practices. “We just showed up and hoped that five more players would be on the bench by the time the game started,” she said.” While female hockey is more much respected than when she began playing, Liem would still love to see more roundcircle support. “Having the older players be mentors for the younger ones would be very beneficial,” she said. “We don’t need to share the profile (of the Sockeyes), but to have young female rink rats be psyched about watching a senior women’s game and wishing they could get to that level too would be a great start for their hockey careers.”
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sports South Arm Community Centre readies for 24-hour Hockeython this weekend by Don Fennell Sports Editor As the youth development co-ordinator at South Arm Community Centre, Ryan Weber is overseeing last-minute preparations for one of the most anticipated events of the season—this weekend’s 24-hour Hockeython.
And as someone who has played in the floor hockey marathon, he appreciates as much as anyone the main goal of securing pledges for Canuck Place. “The reason our leadership group, Mosaic, started this youth initiative was that they wanted to give back,� said Weber.
Many of the group members, when the Hockeython began in 2007, were hockey enthusiasts, so supporting Canuck Place was an obvious ďŹ t, he said. Participants are required to secure pledges, with the goal to raise $3,500 total. Coinciding with CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada, the action begins Friday (Feb. 11) at noon
and continues, uninterrupted, through Saturday (Feb. 12) at noon. All ages are welcome to participate, whether they want to play for an hour or all 24 hours. Weber said interest in the Hockeython is widespread, and not just among youth. He said he’s ďŹ elded several questions about the event since
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last September. The event was not held in 2010 because of the Winter Olympic Games. Weber said while interest is high, it’s always a challenge to have players willing to play during the wee hours of the morning. But, he adds, it’s also the most fun “because it’s not something you typically do.�
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“Ninety-ďŹ ve per cent of the players are hockey enthusiasts, but I wouldn’t say the skill level is extremely high for this event,â€? Weber said. “We have a variety of people coming out, from minor players to kids from high school leadership groups. At our last event (in 2009) we had 70 players.â€?
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Castillo, Neilson earn three tries each in romp over Nanaimo A weekend trek to Nanaimo proved rewarding for the Richmond Rugby Club. While the First Division team was busy putting the ďŹ nishing touches on a 29-12 victory, their second in a row, Richmond’s Second Division team got three tries each from Bryson Castillo and Brad Neilson in a 51-5 win. A week earlier, Richmond’s firsts topped Langley 20-6 while the seconds lost 12-8. Nanaimo ensured the ďŹ rst division game with
Jennifer Gauthier photo A Kamloops player tackled Richmond’s Mike Marquardt during a B.C. Rugby Union match earlier this season. The teams renew acquaintances Feb. 19.
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Richmond was a relatively close affair, due in part to the lopsided penalty calls against Richmond. Poor ball handling and tactical plays by Richmond also helped to set up an unconverted Nanaimo try in the ďŹ rst 10 minutes. But at that point, Richmond augmented both its offensive and defensive attack. Martin Urbanowitz put Richmond’s ďŹ rst points on the board with an unconverted try in the far corner before the first half ended.
Richmond’s John Findlay kicked off the second half by taking the ball and several tacklers over the line to score an unconverted try under the posts to give his team a 12-5 lead. That set the stage for a defensive show as the bigger Nanaimo squad tried to bully its way over the line. The team tried this tactic for about 20 minutes but gave up after Richmond held them at bay. Pressure from Richmond, and a high tackle by a Nanaimo player, gave Richmond a chance to add to their lead on a penalty and a lineout. A quick ball off the top allowed Cam Knowles to pop the ball to a cutting Marc Gaudreault, who was able to touch the ball down in the in-goal area. But not to be outdone, Nanaimo used their bigger forwards to pressure the smaller Richmond pack. A good defence was mounted but in the end Nanaimo was able to cross the line for a converted score. But it was too little, too late for Nanaimo, as the
superior ďŹ tness of the Richmond squad showed in the last 10 minutes. The forwards, who had been having a rough go for the ďŹ rst 70 minutes, were able to steal the ball twice—once in the scrum and then in open play from a ruck. The ball went down the line to the open side winger. A supporting Paul Gaudrwault opped over the line for the ďŹ nal score. Richmond’s Second Division team also made a statement early in its match against Nanaimo, keeping the host squad on its heels through hard running and good support. As a result, Richmond was able to capitalize on several penalties in close, highlighted by a steady stream of tries by the forwards. Matt McIntryre and Alex Salameh (his ďŹ rst of the season) were among the Richmond players to score tries, while Eric Woods had a good game kicking. Richmond has a bye next weekend, but will be back in action Feb. 19 versus Kamloops at King George Park. Games are at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Ex-’Eye celebrates 50th with a hat trick Former Richmond Sockeye Steve Moria celebrated his 50th birthday in style last weekend. Moria netted his ďŹ rst hat trick of the season to help lift the Basingstoke (England) Bison to a 5-3 win over the ShefďŹ eld Steeldogs in a British ice hockey game. Moria played for the Sockeyes from 1980 to 1982.
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sports ‘Irish’ Micky Ward to appear at Rumble at the Rock VIII High-level boxing is returning to Richmond next month. Rumble at the Rock VIII is set to rock the River Rock Casino Resort on Saturday Mar. 12. Once again, West Coast Promotions has teamed up with the River Rock Casino Resort to present another boxing card at the River Rock Show Theatre. Special guest of honour will be the former World Light Welterweight Champion ‘Irish’ Micky Ward. Ward was recently profiled in the award-winning feature film ‘The Fighter’ starring Mark Wahlberg. The movie captures Ward’s professional boxing career. In the ongoing effort to showcase the best boxers in Western Canada, Rumble at the Rock VIII will present Vancouver’s own Canadian Light Heavyweight champion, Junior Moar, who will defend his title. The card will also feature up and comers who will be fighting hard to take wins so that they themselves may contend for Canadian and international belts in the future. Tickets are available at www. ticketmaster.ca or at the River Rock Show Theatre Box Office at 604- 247-8562.
Cormack rink wins B.C. wheelchair rugby title Richmond’s Gary Cormack and teammates Frank LaBounty, Vince Miele and Allison Duddy went undefeated last weekend at the Kimberley Curling Club to capture the 2011 BC Wheelchair Curling Championship. Cormack began his weekend by defeating Richmond’s Jim Armstrong (Daryl Neighbour, Chris Daw and Jacqueline Roy) 6-3, followed by a 10-2 victory over Bob MacDonald’s rink. His 2-0 record placed him in Sunday’s final. Armstrong bounced back to defeat MacDonald 12-0, but faced him a second time in Sunday morning’s semifinal. Macdonald
stole singles in the fourth, fifth and sixth ends to advance to the provincial final by a score of 6-5. MacDonald opened the final game with a single-point steal, but gave up six points in the following three ends. Cormack maintained control in the final ends, running MacDonald out of stones in the eighth and winning by a final score of 8-3. Cormack, Green and Miele are all associated with the Richmond Centre for Disability whose mission is to empower people with disabilities and increase community awareness and accessibility.
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IN MEMORIAM DOREEN LORNA HUNTER May 28, 1933 - Feb 11, 2010 We do not need a special day to bring you to our mind, The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Our hearts still ache with sadness & secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. Doug, family, grandchildren, great grandchildren & friends
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Gwen Loewen (Vrooman) passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2011 at Richmond Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband, Walter, she is survived by her loving children, daughter Susan (Jon Van Geel), son Douglas Loewen (Tracey), as well as her seven handsome grandsons, Michael, Steven, Jeffrey Van Geel, Jacob, Nathan, Samuel and Adam Loewen as well as numerous relatives in Manitoba and BC. Gwen was born and raised in Belmont MN, and later moved to Vancouver BC in 1965 where she raised her family. After the tragic passing of her husband, Walter, in 1979, Gwen obtained her real estate license and was a successful realtor in Richmond until she retired. She enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader, a devoted sports fanatic, and a wonderful Grandmother. Her candid sense of humour and opinionated personality will be remembered and missed by so many. A Celebration of Gwen’s life will be held at Tsawwassen Alliance Church (4951 - 12 Ave, Delta, BC) on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:00 am.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 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
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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DRIVERS/OWNER Operators wanted - Truck Contractors need drivers with log haul experience & clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173). 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 TransX Class1 Drivers & O/OPS Needed for B.C-AB & U.S L.H Signing Bonus! 1-877-914-0001
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POWERBOATS IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in between! GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. First step to Apprenticeship. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certification an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefit program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or office@lemare.ca.
LOG TRUCK drivers required for Campbell River. Experienced drivers please apply. Fax drivers abstract and resume to: 250-287-9914. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca
Sales Coordinator Bandstra Moving Systems Richmond, BC
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ABLE TO TRAVEL National Company Hiring Sharp People. Able to Start Today. Transportation & Lodging Furnished. NO EXPERIENCE Necessary. Paid Training. Over 18+ 888-853-8411 FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
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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
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Direct reach to BC Sportsmen and women...Advertise in the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business! Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 or email fish@mondaytourism.com
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Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011. The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw operator course provides handson training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chainsaw for most non-falling applications. Key topics covered include creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSafeBC. Numerous sessions of chainsaw training are scheduled around the province starting in April, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website at www.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.
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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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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma; grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview PUT POWER into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview
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WANTED: Experienced Civil, Paving and Quality Control Personnel to fill various positions at Large, BC Road Construction Company. Send resume to P.O. Box 843, Kamloops BC, V2C 5M8 or to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca
Required by Fish Processing Plant for day shifts Please send resume to: Fax: 604-273-8066 or email: orcaseafoods@hotmail.com
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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AFFORDABLE CARPET/VINYL INSTALLER Repairs & restretches 17 years experience Call for free estimates
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Enjoy one EVERY WEEK while working full-time! ARPAC Storage Systems is looking for WELDERS & LABOURERS to join our team. Experience preferred but willing to train. Shift is 4:30pm – 2:30am, Mon. – Thurs. Enjoy a competitive salary, Health/Dental benefits, great work environment, and more! Send resumes to HR@arpac.ca or Fax 604-940-4082.
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PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating. Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos. No hst. Rick 604-809-6822
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JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
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Australian Shepherd (Aussie’s) pups, Lt teddy bears looking for forever homes, $500. (604)625-7509 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, $500. (604)7963026. No Sunday calls BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked & ready for good homes.$850.Langley.778-241-5504 BERNESE Mountain X Great Pyrenees pups, gorgeous, excellent markings, parents to view, health guar’d, $850. Call (604) 607- 5051 CANE CORSO puppies, shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready to go. $1100. 604-825-8362. View photos & info at: www.freedoglistings.com CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 DOBERMAN PUPS, tails & dew claws done, dewormed, view both parents. $700. Call 604-798-7579. GREAT DANE X Dane Mastiff 11 wks. 2 Merle Male one Black Female $1000. 604 823 2316 GREAT DANE X Mastiff. 5yrs old. Free to good home. Can be aggresive to strangers & other animals, not good around children. Needs somebody who has time to spend with him. Sleeps inside. Good watch dog. Serious inquiries onlyCall Peter leave msg604-465-1826 MALTESE PUPS: 3 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, $800 firm. Call 604-464-5077. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PUGS P/B Black. Ready to go. Fem/Males. 604-595-6713, 604200-2647, 604-725-2192. (Surrey) TABBY, LONG HAIR, 4 yrs. old. To good home. Bed, litter box, food all shots/tattoo. Call 778-808-7239.
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“Cookie”, ID #214154, DLH, Male
Cookie, the handsome guy, is just over 6 years old & still looking for his forever home! He is an absolute sucker for a belly rub & chin scratch. Daily brushings have become routine so his long hair stays flowing & tangle free. He’s been friendly with other cats & very curious about his surroundings. Cookie doesn’t mind being picked up as long as it means he will be cuddled for a bit. If you think this comfy kitty could be the puzzle piece you’ve been looking for come by and visit!
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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.
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METROTOWN AREA. 2 bdrm 2 bath condo, all appls. incl w/d. 5 mins walking distance form SkyTrain station. Avail April 1, 2011. $1600. 604-715-9400. RICHMOND 1 bdrm, 1 bath, clean, bright, totally updated. Avail immed. $880/mo. Pet OK. 604-948-1966.
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Richmond lge 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 appl centrally located walk to Landsdown, Kwantlen college Mar 1 $1225 + util NS/NP 604-644-8319
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RICHMOND central 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applis, lrg deck, u/g prkg, Immed. $1200. Ns/Np. 604-789-0804
Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds incl’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.
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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.
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RICHMOND. 10180 Algonquin Dr. Lrg. quiet 3 bdrm, 2 bath, new appls new reno, huge S. facing fncd b.yrd.$1400. NS/NP. 604-716-1261. RICHMOND Shell/Williams. Reno’d 3bd new flrs/paint, garage, w/d. N/s n/p. $1200 +1/2 utils. 604-537-6618
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RICHMOND CENTRE, brand new 2 bdrm. condo, park view, 2 prkg., N/S N/P. $1500 mo. Avail. now. 604-727-5759
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RICHMOND. Newly renovated large 3 bdrm upper suite. Southarm area. Avail. immed. $1350/mo. incl. utils. James 604-657-0649
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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.
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SUITES, LOWER
4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Ref’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
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TOWNHOUSES
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.
Call 604-522-1050 RICHMOND 3 Bdr T’H, all new appl /blinds, dbl.gar. Av.now. N/P $1650. 604-270-4997 or 778-838-0423 RICHMOND
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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 Website www.aptrentals.net RICHMOND
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2000 CHRYSLER NEON, 4dr, sedan, 118kks, auto, 46kks on new trans. $3,000 obo. 604-575-8003 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 4 dr, fully loaded, Aircared, 146K, really nice car. $2100 obo 604-504-0932
RICHMOND 2 bdr g/l Blundell & #4 hydro/cbl/net, own lndry $1150. NS /NP. 604-447-2854, 604-720-6352
QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located
RICHMOND, Blunderll / #1 Rd. Lrg bright 1 bdrm, grnd flr, 4 appls, fncd yrd, sm. pet negot. NS. $875 incl utils. Phone (604)275-9111.
Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $4200 obo 604-462-1542
Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665
2009 HONDA CIVIC DX. 4 dr, 5 spd manual, options, 14K, blue. $8500 firm. 604-538-4883
2004 TUNDRA TRD 4X4 acc cab, orig owner $15,800. Exceptionally well maintained. 604-793-8158
RICHMOND nr No. 4 Rd 2 G/L Bsmt Ste $1000/mo NS/NP, incl util, wifi & cbl, in suite w/d nr aments, sep entr, 604-617-2536
2004 BUICK LASABRE V6, 4/dr Absolutey spotless! BCAA Cert. Private $9800. 778-565-1097.
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> Opening night of Great Expectations at Gateway Theatre
Around Town Amanda Oye
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ith all opening nights come great expectations, especially where Charles Dickens is concerned.
A full house crowd of 350 audience members left Gateway Theatre after watching Great Expectations last Friday evening satisfied though, that those expectations had been met—even exceeded. The play is about the importance of family and that “having family is more important than being rich,” said Simon Johnston, the artistic director of Gateway Theatre. “At the end of the day it’s about who you love,” he said. Richmond invests a lot into family and family values, so Johnston knew that the show, which was condensed by Errol Durbach from the original novel into a two-hour play, would fit perfectly at Gateway. Along with Gateway, Vancouver’s Blackbird Theatre and Saskatoon’s Persephone Theatre, where the play was first performed in September, were part of making the show come alive. An opening night reception following the show, which was attended by actors, audience members and creative contributors, was catered by the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, and as always, dessert was provided by Anna’s Cake House. Great Expectations will be playing at Gateway Theatre until Feb. 19. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. Reach her at amanda.oye@telus.net.
Mia Ingimundson, who played Estella; Simon Johnston, Gateway Theatre’s artistic director; and Robert Moloney, who played Pip.
Johnna Wright, the associate director, and her father John, the director.
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