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Elaine Lil’Bit Shepherd is performing at Monday’s Ethel Tibbits Awards.

Juno Award nominee will perform at sold-out Ethels

Martin van den Hemel photo Hamilton residents Pennie Ly and Kelly Orcutt are hoping the city will beef up police patrols in East Richmond following a rash of break-ins since December.

Hamilton residents want more police patrols after rash of break-ins Signatures to be gathered March 9 on petition by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter East Richmond residents upset about a rash of break-ins since December want city council to dedicate more policing resources to their part of town.

They’re hoping to gather signatures on a petition they plan to soon present to city hall. In December, Steven and Pennie Ly had their house broken into, and the thief made off with, among other things, a number of signed hockey jerseys intended as Christmas gifts. The break-in spurred them into action, and Ly is now the Block Watch captain for several streets in the East Richmond community known as Hamilton. There have been about a dozen break-ins over the past three months,

including two last Friday. “Our Block Watch believes that there are still many residents in the area who do not know that these incidents have been happening and are not taking the necessary steps to protect their families and homes,” Steven Ly said in an e-mail. “We also believe that one of the contributing factors to the increase in crime is that there is very little police presence in the area due to our distance from City Centre.” See Page 4

by Martin van den Hemel

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Business: Marla Kott, June Kaiser, Dr. Louise Demorest, Sandra Hass, Sharon Bonner and Carol Reichert. Arts: Wendy Riley, Cherelle Jardine, Elsa Rojas Marquez, Dawn Ewen and Adrienne Moore. Community: Judi Merrell, Grace Tsang, Dustine Rodier, Sylvia Gwozd, Lyn Greenhill, Jacqueline Turner, Colleen Chambers, Barbara Ash and Clara Chow. Sports: Taronne Atley, Beverley Oldham, Maryana Dudchenko, Linda Strelau and Maxine Schulmeister. Youth: Natalie Lo, Jessica Yeung, Sunny Shen, Shira Sneg, Perri Tutelman, Jean Hu and Kristy Simonson.

Juno nominated recording artist Elaine Lil’Bit Shepherd will be performing Monday at The Richmond Review’s 18th annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards, which is now sold out. Shepherd will be performing “Likkle But Mi Tallawah,” one of ﬁve songs nominated for reggae recording of the year. The fundraiser for Nova House, a shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence, and other local women’s charities, will be held at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport. Nearly three dozen women have been nominated in ﬁve categories, and some 320 guests will be watching as the winners are revealed early Monday afternoon. Richmond East MLA Linda Reid will be this year’s emcee, alongside Rview youth reporter Joannie Fu. The Ethel Tibbits Awards are named after the pioneering publisher of The Richmond

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Farmland now shielded from development

The Grey Cup comes to Richmond

‘General agreement’ on council that Garden City lands be left a natural area by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Local farmland defenders got their wish Monday as city council voted to give three large land parcels a measure of protection from development. The Garden City lands, Department of National Defence lands (to the east) and Terra Nova Rural Park are poised to be designated “conservation and recreation” in a new strategy guiding the growth of Metro Vancouver. City council unanimously agreed to request Metro Vancouver alter the current “general urban” status of the three parcels in the regional growth strategy. The move came after heated discussion at earlier council committee meetings, where impassioned speakers, fearing development, came to the defence of agricultural land. Coun. Harold Steves now considers the land safe from buildings—unless B.C. Supreme Court decides otherwise. The Musqueam want housing on the Garden City lands and is suing the city for control of the city-owned 55-hectare site. “It looked like the Musqueam felt that we were going to try and develop, and this should solve that problem,” said Steves. City council has “general agreement” the Garden City lands will largely be left a natural area in

Fire sends man to hospital An elderly man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation following a Tuesday night fire on No. 4 Road. Around 6 p.m., Richmond FireRescue responded to a fire at an older two-storey house at 7200 No. 4 Rd. The fire appears to have started in the area where a plumbing contractor was working on a second-storey bathroom, City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said. Thanks to an aggressive fire attack, the blaze was limited to the area where it started, though the flames did reach into the attic. The home was occupied by the elderly man and his daughter, who was uninjured. There were no other injuries. —by Martin van den Hemel

Coun. Harold Steves considers the Garden City lands safe, unless a court considers otherwise.

the future, said Steves. The veteran councillor noted nearly two-thirds of the site could be rehabilitated as a productive peat bog. The rest may be used for urban agriculture and playing ﬁelds, Steves said. “That’s my idea. Others would like to put buildings on it. The conservation designation allows buildings, but it would still need rezoning from agricultural to do that...and I don’t foresee anyone doing that.” Metro Vancouver will now send a letter to 24 municipalities asking for comment on Richmond’s request before the strategy is changed. Both the Garden City lands and Department of National Defence lands are locked in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The city’s Terra Nova Rural Park, which is used for farming, community gardens and natural wetlands, is not.

Martin van den Hemel photo Shea Emery (left), a Richmond native and Montreal Alouettes linebacker, brought the Grey Cup to various spots around Richmond on Wednesday, including the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, where he was welcomed by Coun. Bill McNulty (right). Emery’s Alouettes beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 21-18 last November to win the cup. Players on the winning team get to bring the Grey Cup to their hometowns.

School’s rats were expelled last month by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A news report on Tuesday that James Whiteside Elementary is currently overrun with rats had school district ofﬁcials scratching their heads. A rat problem at the school was ﬁrst brought to the attention of the district’s maintenance department in late January, and since then a pest control company has been brought in to address the issue. In fact, according to assistant superintendent Nancy Brennan, no droppings have been found at the school since Feb. 21. Aside from bringing in the experts, who managed to trap a few of the rodents, the maintenance crew at the school plugged up holes where the rats may have been hiding. As well, the school’s undergone a thorough cleaning, including the steam

House sales surged in February The benchmark price of a house in Richmond is just $321 short of $1.1 million, according to the latest ﬁgures from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. And the Richmond real estate market, along with Vancouver, appears to be the hottest in the Lower Mainland. Detached house sales rose 54.9 per cent in February compared to January, with the median selling price reaching a record $1.03 million. The 251 houses that changed hands is 63 per cent more than in February of 2010, and the median price is up 25 per cent. The sales of condos and townhouses was also up in February in terms of numbers and price, compared to a month earlier. “The intensity of this activity varied between communities,” board president Jake Moldowan said. “Our statistics tell us that single detached homes in Richmond and the west side of Vancouver remain the most sought after properties in our marketplace.” —by Martin van den Hemel

cleaning of carpets. “I’m not sure where this current anxiety is coming from.” In mid-February, Brennan said the district received a couple of anonymous e-mails from parents concerned about the droppings. Aside from a custodian who thoroughly cleans the school every other day, a supplementary cleaning crew was brought in to clean the school from top to bottom over a three-day period. The pest control company continues to visit the school weekly. Students, teachers and staff have been reminded to keep food off the ﬂoor, and to be mindful of where they place their leftovers after lunch. Brennan encouraged parents who have cleanliness concerts to speak to their school’s principal or their child’s teacher. As well, parents can contact the district directly with their concerns by going to

the district’s website at www.sd38.bc.ca, and click on the Contact button on the far right of the screen. Richmond’s health department will be looking into the publicized complaints. Environmental health ofﬁcer Dalton Cross said the department was alerted to a Tuesday afternoon report on radio station CKNW that students have been complaining to their parents about rodent droppings. “Now that we have this information, it will be high on our list in the next inspection rounds,” he said. Cross said that the inspection will look at the general cleanliness of the school as well, including whether trash is piling up, another complaint by parents. Brennan said trash cans are regularly emptied at Whiteside. Donna Sargent, board of education chair for the Richmond school district, said the “school is completely on top of it.”

Applicant asked to consult first on bid to develop Ash Street site A proposal to build six “affordable” single-family houses on a site once eyed for an addictions recovery house has been put on hold after neighbours complained to city hall. City staff had recommended approval of a pilot project at 8180 Ash St. to build six “affordable” single-family houses on the 25,069-square-foot lot. The plan doesn’t require rezoning, but the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation, which is BC Housing’s land holding company, is requesting variances to squeeze six lots on the site, which is surrounded by other single-family homes. The houses would be made available to first-time homebuyers with a maximum income of $61,233. But neighbour Brad Wang told the city in a letter the application was proceeding “so quickly and secretively without proper public consultation.” Other residents had a similar message. “We are extremely disappointed and frustrated on the lack of information on the intended use of this subdivision and without any consultation with the community,” said Kenny Wong in a letter to staff. Only residents living within 50 metres of the site were sent notification letters by mail, as per city policy. But staff are now suggesting the notification area be expanded and a second application sign be erected on the property. Staff are also requesting the proponent host a neighbourhood meeting before the application is considered again. — by Matthew Hoekstra

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No injuries in pair of house fires by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A Sunday night fire at a South Richmond house caused plenty of damage and posed a headache for firefighters, but there were no injuries. Around 9 p.m. Sunday, a fire appears to have started in the room above a garage at 9491 Finn Rd. A man, woman and their son were home at the time of the blaze, but they were not injured, City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said Monday. The fire was contained to just the one room, he said. A large volume of combustible material in the area where the fire occurred posed some difficulty for firefighters aiming to douse the flames, Townsend said. Last week, an abandoned house slated for demolition at 10071 Aintree Cres. suffered extensive damage during a fire. Early in the morning on Monday, Feb. 21, firefighters were greeted by the one-storey house blaze near the corner of No. 4 and Williams roads. The roof collapsed during the fire, but there were no injuries and surrounding homes were not damaged. Best Buy – Correction Notice On the February 25 flyer, page 12-13, please be advised that these products were advertised with inaccurate savings. The Nikon camera should show $30 "instant savings" with $50 price drop, and the Sony camcorder should show $250 savings claim. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

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Tax breaks eyed for food processors Food processors, storage facilities would support local farmers, says Metro Vancouver by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Tax breaks and new zoning rules could lure processors, storage facilities and other businesses critical to a farm’s success to nearby industrial zones,

says a Richmond councillor. “That way there’ll be processors and distributors to collect the food that the farmers want to grow and send to them,” said Coun. Harold Steves. The idea is among many in Metro Vancouver’s newly-adopted regional food system strategy, which aims to increase capacity to produce food close to home and improve ﬁnancial viability of the food sector. The strategy urges the creation of agricultural enterprise zones, where a city uses zoning, tax exemptions and other programs to stimulate location of farmrelated businesses—everything from feed stores to large food

“That way there’ll be processors and distributors to collect the food that the farmers want to grow and send to them.” - Harold Steves processing facilities. That would allow businesses to establish themselves, said Steves, who chairs Metro Vancouver’s agriculture committee. At Monday’s standing-room-

only city council meeting, civic politicians heard first-hand from a few East Richmond farmers about a need for such businesses. Several people spoke in favour of an application by Virdi Pacific Holdings Ltd. to rezone 16540 River Rd. from agricultural to industrial to allow a 20,000-square-foot building for a cabinet manufacturing business, and use the remaining land for commercial vehicle parking and storage. City council gave the application first reading after a number of farmers said they need the storage facility for farm vehicles.

Hamilton residents get sympathy from councillors From Page 1 It’s a familiar refrain over the past decade from Hamilton residents who have often been assured by city councillors that more was going to be done for them. One option long under consideration was building a community police station, but that still hasn’t materialized. Coun. Derek Dang sympathizes with residents. “We haven’t forgotten about them,” Dang said. “It truly does need (a community police station). We should be concentrating our efforts on doing that.” Coun. Ken Johnston is city council’s liaison for Hamilton and said lots of infrastructure improvements have been made for that part of the city, including an expanded community centre. “I’ve tried, certainly on a personal level,

to engage with residents. I understand it’s a growing community and it’s very vibrant.” Johnston committed to putting the policing concerns “at the top of my agenda.” He added: “I feel we’re making things happen over there, and making them feel a part of the rest of the city.” Pennie Ly said she’s hoping the growing community of young families will come together and sign a petition on Wednesday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr. The RCMP’s property crime unit will give a presentation to homeowners on ways to improve their home security on Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Community Centre. “Certainly, a police presence would have

a more deterrent effect,” said RCMP Cpl. Bill Lumsdon. “I think citizens should identify their concerns. We as a police unit are doing the best that we can.” Daytime police patrols in East Richmond have been stepped up since the break-ins, but Lumsdon said that a mini-community police station, where officers could do some administrative work, would be a big boost. Lumsdon said residents can take steps to make their homes less tempting for thieves to target. There are safety tips, along with a regularly updated map of Richmond home break-ins, available on the city’s website at www.richmond.ca/homesafety. Garage side doors and patio doors have been popular points of entry for thieves during the recent rash.

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Falcon got most votes in Richmond by Bhreandáin Clugston Editor While Christy Clark won the Liberal leadership contest on Saturday, runnerup Kevin Falcon was the favourite in Richmond’s three ridings on the first ballot. Falcon, who was backed by Richmond MLAs John Yap and Rob Howard, received 49 per cent of the first ballot vote in Richmond Centre and 43.2 per cent in RichmondSteveston. Only Richmond East was close, where Falcon gathered 37.1 per cent to Clark’s 36.3 per cent. Clark was the second choice with most of de Jong’s supporters. She leapfrogged past Falcon in Richmond East once votes were redistributed after the first ballot. On the third and final ballot, Clark won Richmond East with 50.8 per cent, while Falcon had 59.8 per cent of Richmond Centre and 59.6 per cent of Richmond Steveston. The Liberals used a preferential ballot, where voters got to make second choices, which would be counted if their first choice was eliminated. While Falcon was backed by two of Richmond’s three MLAs (Richmond East MLA Linda Reid, who is deputy speaker, remained neutral), Clark was backed by former Vancouver Fraserview MLA and current Richmond Coun. Ken Johnston. Former Richmonds MLAs Olga Ilich and Greg HalseyBrandt backed Abbott, who finished behind de Jong in Richmond East. The first ballot results were: Richmond East: Kevin Falcon, 37.1 per cent; Christy Clark, 36.3; Mike de Jong, 17.6, George Abbott, 9. Richmond Centre: Kevin Falcon, 49 per cent; Christy Clark, 32.4; George Abbott, 12.4; Mike de Jong, 6.2 Richmond-Steveston: Kevin Falcon, 43.2 per cent; Christy Clark, 32.2; George Abbott, 20.2; Mike de Jong, 4.4. Second ballot results: Richmond East: Kevin Falcon, 41.3 per cent; Christy Clark, 46.5; George Abbott, 12.2. Richmond Centre: Kevin Falcon, 49.8 per cent; Christy Clark, 36.4; George Abbott, 13.8. Richmond-Steveston: Kevin Falcon, 43.5 per cent; Christy Clark, 35.2; George Abbott, 21.3.

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mittee, said the site doesn’t compete with existing media outlets. “There wasn’t a central place for people to go to one spot and ﬁnd out all the information they wanted,” she said. “This is going to link all the arts and cultural events in the entire Metro Vancouver area into one central by Jeff Nagel site.” Black Press Besides debate at the board about whether Metro should be inMetro Vancouver has volved, she said some media launched a website for arts outlets were concerned the and culture event listings from competition would cost them across the region, despite preadvertising revenue. vious qualms over whether The Georgia Straight had peit’s a good expenditure of tax titioned Metro to open up the dollars. concept to private bids. It’s at www.MAXguide.org— But Villeneuve said those short for Metro Arts Xperifears seem to have subsidence. JUDY The site accepts contrib- VILLENEUVE ed, adding the MAXguide. org site should help drive uted listings from approved organizations, individuals and busi- traffic to reviews on other media websites. nesses. The concept was recommended by It’s searchable and includes a map view to ﬁnd listings by neighbour- Max Wyman, the previous chair of hood, along with videos, reviews, the Metro regional cultural commitlinks to buy tickets and social media tee, who said arts and culture must be fostered as an important factor in tie-ins. The calendar site cost Metro $57,000 ensuring the sustainability of comto create but it expects to spend an- munities. The site doesn’t charge for listings other $32,000 on adjustments, mainbut Metro hopes to raise corporate tenance and improvements. Surrey Coun. Judy Villeneuve, who sponsorship for the site to cover onchairs Metro’s regional cultural com- going maintenance costs.

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Black Press ﬁles Police in B.C. have wide discretion to impose ﬁnes and impound vehicles for suspected impaired driving.

the statement said. “The change would be similar to a trafﬁc ticket, where you either accept or reject the claim, and have a certain amount of time to appeal the offence.” Such a change would have to be debated and passed in the legislature to take effect. Police in B.C. now have the option of imposing an immediate penalty on anyone who fails a roadside breath test. Instead of issuing a 24-hour suspension or a formal impaired charge, police can

impose a 90-day driving ban, a $500 ﬁne and impound the vehicle for 30 days, with the owner on the hook for the towing and storage charges. The penalties mean one failed roadside test could cost a driver $3,750 before driving again, and that is before any Criminal Code charges and suspensions that may also result. A blood alcohol reading in the “warn” range between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent can result in a threeday driving ban, a $200

“administrative penalty" and another $250 fee to have a driver's licence reinstated. Drivers may also have their car impounded for three days. More than 1,400 drivers were hit with the steeper penalties in the ﬁrst 20 days of the new rules. Pub and restaurant owners complained that people were afraid to have a single drink after work, and defence lawyers said the government was giving police ofﬁcers too much discretion to impose penalties.

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olks in Hamilton wanted more police patrols after a rash of recent break-ins.

Separated from the rest of the city by miles and miles of farmland, City Centre, Hamilton residents must feel like they are in Ontario sometimes. Hamilton is the eastern-most

part of Richmond. It used to be sparsely inhabited, but development has been encouraged there over the past 25 years. Services are slowly following suit: a firehall was built and the library is offering outreach services. But it’s a long drive along the East-West Connector before the police arrive.

The solution is building a minicommunity police station, where officers could do some administrative work. But Richmond should look beyond its borders. Next door to Hamilton is the community Queensborough— on Lulu Island, but part of New Westminster. It too is separated from the rest of the city, in this

case by the Fraser River. Surely those residents get a bit of separation anxiety from time to time. Richmond and New Westminster should investigate joint policing. While Richmond is RCMP and New West has its own city force, there’s surely some room for co-operation in policing these far-flung communities.

PUBLISHER MARY KEMMIS, 604-247-3702 publisher@richmondreview.com

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Yes..........36% No............64% Boaz Joseph photo Premier-designate Christy Clark greets party members after Saturday night’s vote at the Vancouver convention centre.

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B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

hristy Clark spoke passionately about teamwork, unity and listening in the moments after winning the B.C. Liberal leadership, with 48 per cent of voting members arrayed against

“Our government will be stronger because of the dialogue we all started with British Columbians, and we are going to build on that, together,” Clark told a packed convention hall. “We are going to shape the future of B.C., together. We are going to forge a bigger, stronger coalition, together.” A few minutes later, in the middle of the crowded room, an argument between two men turned into a shoving match that escalated until two others jumped in and separated them. Outside the convention hall, Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen was clarifying to reporters that he had not said he was quitting the caucus if Clark defeated his choice, George Abbott. Despite his earlier musings about considering his options in a Clark-led caucus, van Dongen was suddenly impressed with the desire of his colleagues to work together and was keen to do the same. Van Dongen wasn’t the only one shocked at seeing

Abbott, the Shuswap MLA and champion of rural B.C., ﬁnish third. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett had ﬁgured the weighted voting system would give Abbott a good shot at bringing his team of mainly Campbell outsiders into the inner circle. Bennett said he felt “pretty good, for a loser,” and showed a brave smile. His choice is not to leave the caucus, but to come back in, if he is invited. The next morning, former Reform and Conservative MP Randy White spoke about the Clark win on CFAX radio in Victoria. He’s working to professionalize a moribund B.C. Conservative Party, and he said he watched a surge of people joining that party as soon as Clark’s narrow victory was known. The B.C. Conservatives will announce new supporters shortly, White said, and people will be surprised. They were not counting on Bennett to be one of those, although White said Bennett told him a month ago he would sign up if Clark won the B.C. Liberal leadership. White is convinced that

Randy White is convinced that Clark’s victory is a “deﬁning moment” for B.C. politics. No longer will B.C. Liberals be able to tell voters, it’s us or the NDP. Clark’s victory is a “deﬁning moment” for B.C. politics. No longer will B.C. Liberals be able to tell voters, it’s us or the NDP. “We’re now acknowledging, and the Liberals are acknowledging that they are a Liberal party,” White said. During the campaign, Clark blundered about on the harmonized sales tax, the timing of the next election and the government’s ability to cap the rapid growth of healthcare spending. She’s fond of saying she spent the last four years listening to the people as a radio host. Apparently that’s long enough to start believing the bumper-sticker solutions that are so often

the fodder of talk radio. There were more hints of this in her victory speech. Clark’s top two priorities are “job creation and fighting poverty.” She’s just won the leadership of a party that has been saying for 15 years that government doesn’t create jobs. And the NDP continues its own earnest but mainly fanciful debate about how poverty can be legislated away by government intervention, while trumpeting distorted statistics about the plight of B.C. children. If Clark wants to reach out to conservative-minded voters, she might start by acknowledging that the province is currently running an operating deficit of close to $1 billion, with another year in the red still to come. But so far it looks as if she will tack to the left, and risk making the B.C. Conservatives’ day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for The Richmond Review, Black Press newspapers. He can be reached at tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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The preferential ballot wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so complicated Editor: Last Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection of premier-designate Christy Clark was by preferential ballot, the ďŹ rst time British Columbians used this method in almost 60 years. What did we learn? Does ranking candidates cause confusion? Guess what? British Columbians can handle it. Some years ago the Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Assembly on Electoral Reform recommended a ranked ballot but opponents claimed voters would have trouble ďŹ lling it in. Saturday we took a step toward more democracy. Some feared the preferential ballot offered a temptation for strategic voting. Opportunity for strategic voting is very limited. Firstly, a second choice cannot hurt or help oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst choice. Secondly, most second choices do not ever come into play. For example, Christy Clark refused to reveal her personal second choice, fuelling speculation her second choice was de

Jong. Given Clark and de Jongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s placings, that could be seen as a strategic choice. But is it really? Second choices of the ballots for the last two candidates do not come into play at all. Preferential balloting is largely authentic voting. Yes, candidates might seek to sway their supporters but such appeals have limited inďŹ&#x201A;uence. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results hardly reveal block voting. With preferential balloting the individual person determines in her own mind which candidates are best for the position and in what order. Exactly how it should be! It is a huge improvement over our current system where many voters feel forced to vote, not for their ďŹ rst choice, but strategically, lest their vote is wasted or helps elect an MLA they really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want. During the past weeks there was much chatter that while we knew who would lead on the ďŹ rst count, beyond that all

bets were off because of the vagaries of the preferential ballot. That is quite incorrect. The preferential ballot has been used in Australia since 1902 and is used in many places, today. It is very predictable. Anyone leading on the ďŹ rst count has a nine to one chance of winning. Upsets are possible but improbable. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results conďŹ rmed that. Under our usual voting system it is every candidate against every other candidate until one remains standing. Preferential balloting provides an incentive for rivals to play nice, except against the perceived front-runner, but the front-runner has an incentive to play nice to all. How much we saw of that this ďŹ rst time out is a matter of debate. What is not debatable is that all other things being equal, the preferential ballot induces greater civility. Given the nature of politics, that is not so bad! It would attract more women.

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home. In addition, the Internet program rejects faulty ballots, hence, no more spoiled ballots. All of these are democratic improvements, but is there not a much bigger lesson? Why should just 1.5 per cent of voting age British Columbians participate in selecting the next premier? Perhaps the B.C. Liberals missed an opportunity. Why did they not follow the example of the Alberta Conservatives and invite anyone on the voters list to participate in this signiďŹ cant decision? Why the membership restriction? Christy Clark promised to break the ďŹ xed Election Day law because as she put

it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is not right that the premier be chosen by party members.â&#x20AC;? If Clark is serious about change, she should not be breaking Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monument to democratic reform, but she should amend the B.C. Constitution Act to make it mandatory that leadership contests for political parties, while in power, are open to all on the voting list without membership requirements. After all, this is about selecting a premier and about a more robust democracy. Surely, that would be Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best lesson of all and real change. Nick Loenen Richmond

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letters Sent airport fuel pipeline back to the drawing board Editor: The following letter has been sent to the environmental review committee. I would suggest anyone concerned contact them before April 11, 2011. Reviewing the concept documents (available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca) for the 15 kilometre jet fuel pipeline, in particular appendix 2A, pages 4 and 5, suppositions are made by the authors/ authority, which clearly indicate a bias against an offshore port, west of Sea Island. There is a statement that the single point marine loading facility would be unusable, due to weather conditions, for 11 days (average) per year. Considering that this terminal would be used, by the proponents own statement, only a few times per month, and will have an onland six tank storage capacity of 60 to 72 million liters, it seems to be an argument for the offshore loading facility! The red herring of the proposed 2027 foreshore runway, is also used to militate against the construction and use of an offshore loading facility. No

clear need, or date or method of ﬁnancing has been made for this proposed runway. It’s a “maybe, if, or when” type proposal. In addition, the expressed concern for the integrity of Sturgeon Banks, seem to be of little concern in the construction proposal for this somewhat nebulous runway. When this is balanced against the possible “max” pipeline leak in the overland 15-kilometre Richmond pipeline, of 12,500 liters per minute (for a “short” period), this whole proposal must be halted, and sent back to the drawing board. We must gain a truly unbiased look at the several options, which we do not have at present! The citizens of Richmond have, through their council, strongly opposed this unwarranted, geologically hazardous project, and can but trust that the environmental review will point out the shortcomings, and stop the present proposal from continuing in its present form! T.R. (Terry) Murphy Richmond

What’s up with staff? Editor: Time and again, I read letters from Richmond residents supporting keeping the Garden City lands green and opposing development on it. So how does a murky group generically labelled “city staff” come to make a recommendation to council to support an “urban” designation for the lands ? A couple years ago, in the midst of the recession, “city staff” also put forward a proposal for our city to spend $ 5million to building a destination museum. Who exactly are the people in this “city staff” group, and what was their thought process in arriving at these nonsensical recommendations ? Our recent utility bill rose again. Food

Letters to the editor •The Richmond Review welcomes letters to The Editor on any subject. Send letters to news@richmondreview.com. Letters must include first and last name—or two initials and a last name—home address and phone number. Letters will be edited for clarity, brevity, legality and good taste. Sorry, not all letters are published.

Keep Garden City lands as parks and open space Editor: I live in the City Centre area and am very perplexed to see this newly invented designation for the Garden City lands—“General Urban.” It was designated as parks and open space before, then it was designated as “under study” when we were shown the map for the discussion of the Ofﬁcial Community Plan for the City Centre. The development parties tried to get rid of its agricultural status that is protecting it from the development into the new high density housing area, probably highrises, then the commission rejected this claim and it had to go back to parks and open space. Instead we get this bad smelling surprise? We never discussed this new designation and it was all done behind our back! We have been already forced to have this enormous density by the city hall and reduced park rate—twice less then the rest of the city—and now our green space is under the threat to be developed? Our OCP is already approved and city hall has no right to change it without the consent of the people. I am wondering which council members want to side with the people that live in the City Centre, to ﬁght for our quality of life? Olga Tkatcheva Richmond

Editor: I’ve always felt that The Richmond Review was a superb paper and your last edition where you ran your annual stories of young people under the age of 30 topped the charts. What a breath of fresh stories highlighting those who have caught a falling star and are now contributing so much to the community and are stellar in inspiring others. They certainly make us all feel very proud to be part of the same community. It is a version of catching random acts of kindness, including our former neighbour, Sam Wade. Many thanks! Esther McIlveen Richmond

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arts & entertainment Taiwan native wins piano competition Richmond contest drew dozens of competitors from around the world

New York music student captured first place honours Saturday in the 13th Pacific Piano Competition at Gateway Theatre.

Yi-Yang Chen, 20, is a student at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. The native of Taiwan wowed judges Robin Mc-

Cabe, Janet Scott-Hoyt and Alvin Chow with his work on the piano. The international competition for young pianists was held over four days in Richmond—the 13th installment of the contest that began in 1995. This year’s event, which culminated Saturday, drew nearly 40 competitors, ages 19 to 27, from around the world. For his winning performance, Chen takes home a $5,000 cash prize. Earning second place, and $2,000, was Adam Zukiewicz, 26, a doctoral music student from University of Toronto. Naomi Kudo, 23, a graduate student from the Juilliard School, won third place and $800. Finalist cash prizes were also handed out to Romi Kato (Japan/Moscow), Veselin Ninov (Bulgaria/U.S.) and Devon Joiner (B.C./ Juilliard). —by Matthew Hoekstra

Trudy Morse photo Yi-Yang Chen (second from right) is acknowledged for his winning performance Saturday night at Gateway Theatre with judges Robin McCabe, Janet Scott-Hoyt and Alvin Chow.

Richmond piano students learn from a great

Trudy Morse photo Young pianists Sarah Yu Tao, Alvina Yee, Dickson Wong, Anson Huang, Terri Wu and Wen Wang performed under the scrutiny of Janet Scott-Hoyt.

Pianist and pedagogue Janet Scott-Hoyt hosted a piano master class for young Richmond music students Sunday. The Richmond Branch of the B.C. Registered Music Teachers Association organized the afternoon event at Richmond Presbyterian Church. Scott-Hoyt, one of three adjudicators of the four-day Pacific Piano Competition at Gateway Theatre last week, discussed each performance with the audience. Scott-Hoyt is associate professor and associate chair of undergraduate studies at University of Alberta’s School of Music.

Art About Finn Slough returns this week The 11th annual Art About Finn Slough show takes place this week. The developed from an observation that many people come to Finn Slough and paint, photograph, sketch, write, make music about it. The exhibition is held at the Richmond Cultural Centre today to Sunday. An evening celebration on Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. will have art, live music, guest speakers and refreshments. The Art about Finn Slough exhibition is an un-juried show and welcomed all art with Finn Slough as the focus, including painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, wood, glass, metal, mixed and multi media, poems, music and short written reﬂections. This years theme is “Swash, where the river

ﬂows” —which has both a physical meaning (uprush and backwash is the water that washes up on shore after an incoming wave has broken) and a more philosophical idea of what the mighty Fraser River brings in and takes away. A special feature this year will be an artwork that features several historic photographs of Finn Slough and it’s community. These have been collected over many years by the local historian for Finn Slough and we are excited to share these with the exhibition attendees this year. The show runs 1 to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Richmond Cultural Centre is at 7700 Minoru Gate. For information, see www.ﬁnnslough.com.

Finn Slough inspires artists, photographers and writers.

Richmond Chorus in concert Join the Richmond Chorus with special guests, the Little Mountain Brass Band, in music for choir and brass, including “The Dragons are Singing Tonight” by New Zealand composer David Hamilton. The concert takes place Sunday, March 6, 3 p.m., at Richmond Alliance Church, 11371 No. 3 Rd. For tickets, call 604276-2747. For more info, see www.roca.ca.

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arts & entertainment Arts & Culture Calendar Beauty and the Beast: West Point Grey Academy’s Senior School Performing Arts Departments, including Drama, Band and Choir,

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Christine Magee performs at Richmond Baptist Church (6640 Blundell Rd) on Sunday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Magee, a Gospel Music Association of Canada award winner, released her first album in 2007 and is preparing for the recording of a second release. Tickets available at door or 604-277-1939. Info: www.richmondbaptist.com. Richmond Student Art Exhibition: The Community Arts Council of Richmond hosts the annual exhibition at Artisans’ Galleria. This exhibition was open to all Richmond high school students and more than 40 new works of arts created by these emerging young artists are expected to be on display. This exhibition provides the opportunity for emerging youth artists to show their work in a gallery setting and gain exposure. This event is being held in conjunction with Richmond’s Winter Festival of the Arts. The exhibition runs to March 13 at the gallery in Garden City Shopping Centre (150-8040 Garden City Rd.). For more info, see www.richmondartscouncil.org. Jeanne Krabbendam – TOUCHED. Presented by the Richmond Arts Centre in the Gateway Theatre Satellite Gallery (6500 Gilbert Rd.). TOUCHED is a series that tells the story of the back side of our cities, the places we normally don’t like to look at or show our visitors. Until March 31. Time: open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (closed 1-2 for lunch). Info: www.gatewaytheatre.com Phone: 604-270-6500. Sneak Peek 2011 features performances by Dance Co’s competitive, intensive and company dancers premiering their works. March 5. Time: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 7 p.m. at Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Rd.) Info: www.gatewaytheatre. com, 604-270-1812. Tickets: Adults $19.25 Youth (18 & under)/ Senior $ 14.75. Cherelle Jardine presents Musical Expressions with Ben Sigston: Ben Sigston’s sound has drawn comparisons to both David Gray and piano great Elton John. This concert will take place at the Minoru Place Activity Centre (7660 Minoru Gate). March 5. Info: www.cherellejardine.com, 604-247-8300 Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. at Minoru Place Activity Centre (7660 Minoru Gate). Tickets: $11 available at the Richmond Cultural Centre. Young People’s Image World: Media Literacy for the Digital Age: This discussion looks at the impact of digital media on youth culture. How does imagery from television, film, video games, and fashion magazines impact our youth? How do we navigate our children through the images that we are exposed to on a daily basis? Dr. Stuart R. Poyntz is an assistant professor of Media, Technology and Production for the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Poyntz looks at children’s media culture, theories of the public sphere, and young people’s historical thinking in relation to digital media. March 5 at Richmond Art Gallery (7700 Minoru Gate). Info: www.

UBC Dialogues: Do Fish have a Future? Many believe the oceans now contain just a tiny fraction of the large fish they once held. How do we satisfy the worldwide appetite for fish, while at the same time maintaining stocks for the future? Panel discussion presented by University of B.C. Alumni. March 3, 6:30 p.m. at Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Rd.). Tickets: Free, but must RSVP online at www.alumni.ubc.ca.

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K, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve entered the 21st century. I just read my first ebook on my new iPad. To be honest, it took me ages to figure out how to get an Adobe ID and download the software to read it, but once I accomplished that, it was clear sailing. Untilâ&#x20AC;ŚI was three quarters of the way through the book and realized that it â&#x20AC;&#x153;expiredâ&#x20AC;? in a few days. In all my years of reading, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had a book expire on me. I may have expired on a few books though, through sheer exhaustion. A whole new experience this e-book thing. The juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still out on whether I want to spend the rest of my days reading solely from a screen or not. At this nascent time in my e-reading life, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say no. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not about to rule it out just yet. Although I really do like the feel of paper and the smell of inkâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś I decided to cut my

teeth on an e-book called Bulu: African Wonder Dog by Dick Houston. If you like Jack Russell terriers and stories that take place in Africa, then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy this light book. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the true story of Anna and Steve Tolan who moved from England to Zambia to start a wildlife conservation and education centre. They also regularly took in orphaned wild animals. Wanting a dog, they adopted Bulu, a Jack Russell with none of the usual characteristics of the breed. Bulu quickly became the fearless protector of the orphaned animals that Anna and Steve took in. Between the warthogs, monkeys, baboons, elephants, and bushbacks, Bulu had his paws full. And Bulu had no fear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether he came upon lions or hippos or alligators, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. His job was to protect his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, whether it was Anna and Steve or the orphaned animals

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in his care. As the author says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Families arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much about blood. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about heart.â&#x20AC;? Houston paints a delightful picture of the emotional side of animals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; their capacity for love and compassion, and in Buluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, extreme bravery. Full of suspense and energy, Bulu is an easy read for those who like wildlife and have a strong stomach. (There are several graphic descriptions of encounters with lions and poisonous snakes that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the faint of heart.) This is much more than your average dog story and a really enjoyable read. As for reading on my iPad, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to continue to do it, especially when I travel and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to shlepp six or seven novels with me. My husband Harvey is a total convert and ONLY reads e-books now. But am I giving up â&#x20AC;&#x153;realâ&#x20AC;? books anytime soon? I think not. To try out e-books and audiobooks from Library to Go visit www.yourlibrary.ca/ librarytogo. Shelley Civkin is communications ofďŹ cer with Richmond Public Library. Her column appears every Thursday in The Richmond Review. For other popular reading suggestions check out the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web site at www.yourlibrary.ca/ goodbooks/.

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Rocanini: a ‘cool space in Steveston’

anielle sits at a table for two with her laptop and cell phone at Rocanini, Steveston’s newest coffee house.

“I thought you were a Starbucks gal,” I say. “When I go to Starbucks, I feel like the mom, even if Charlie isn’t with me,” she says. “Here, I feel like the old me. This place reminds me of being in New York. Or San Francisco. Or London. I love Steveston,

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there’s only one French bakery in Steveston). As I sip my Blue Mountain coffee and Dawn sips rooibos tea, I see so many friends drop in for a coffee. Dawn does too. •Rocanini: #1153900 Moncton Street, Steveston; rocanini.com. Whole beans available. Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (later hours as summer arrives). *** FOOD NOTES: RASSleDAZZle 2011 is part of the City of Richmond’s Winter Festival of the Arts, recognizing Luis Lopa’s art, character and life. Luis’s interest in the relationship between mood-altering substances, activities, and well-being culminated in an art exhibit that asks the question, “What do drugs, alcohol, and chocolate have to do with art?” Luis has teamed up with Richmond Addiction Services to host an Art Show Fundraiser on Thursday, March 10th from 5:30-8:30pm at Richmond Addiction Services - #200-7900 Alderbridge Way. For more info, call 604-270-9220.

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but sometimes miss the urban life of Toronto. Here I feel like the old me. This is my little urban refuge.” She comes to Rocanini, which opened in November at the corner of No. 1 Road and Moncton, three times a week to have her coffee and use wiﬁ to work on her website – thejealouscurator.com. “What I like is that anyone who checks my site doesn’t know where I am. I could be in downtown Vancouver or downtown Toronto. I’m not. I’m in a cool space in Steveston.” The space is “cool”. Light and bright, with architecturally-interesting light ﬁxtures, and a harvest table made of recycled wood from a castle in Leon, France, the café is meant to be Italian simplicity and modernism. With years of experience as a retailer and

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community ‘Lunatic Farmer’ Joel Salatin to speak in Richmond on March 12 The B.C. Association of Farmers Markets and the Richmond Food Security Society have joined forces to organize “Working Together to Strengthen our Food System” at Steveston Community Centre from March 11 to 13. North Vancouver Mayor, Darrell Mussatto, will kick of Friday evening to talk about the need to support local food production. Mussatto made headlines recently when he called for residents to dig up their lawns and plant food gardens. The star of the weekend is farmer Joel Salatin, dubbed the “Lunatic Farmer” in movies such as Food, Inc. and in the popular book The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Salatin will describe how farmers need to build relationships in order to ﬂourish in the food systems of the 21st century.

Salatin is well-known for his humour and is sure to inspire the crowd with his early-morning keynote speech. Sessions on Saturday include workshops on ﬁnding affordable food, tips from “Holy Crap” founder Brian Mullins, merchandising, and school gardens. Registration includes lunch and snacks, including locally-sourced items by Chef Karen Dar Woon. The conference is open to the public. Registration can be handled on-line at www.bcfarmersmarket.org/conference/ reg.htm or by mail at B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets, Suite 311 – 119 W. Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S5. For more information, contact Arzeena Hamir at coordinator@richmondfoodsecurity.org or Elizabeth Quinn manager@ bcfarmersmarket.org.

Nature park hosts owl show Drop-in to the Richmond Nature Park on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to visit with several species of owls and their handlers from the Orphand Wildlife Rehabilitation Society. It’s an opportunity to photograph of these elusive birds and learn

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Inter-faith bridging event held tonight Call it a one-stop shop for learning about various faiths, the next best thing to studying theology at university. The Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society has organized a free event tonight (Thursday, March 3) at the India Cultural Centre of Canada (Gurdwara Nanak Niwas) at 8600 No. 5 Rd., from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to learn

about different faiths as well as ways of working together in the community. Panelists who are participating will be representing Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity and Judaism. The presentation is part of the Inter-Faith Bridging Project. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Gerson or Laila at 604-279-7160.

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SPORTS EDITOR: Don Fennell Phone: 604 247 3732 E-mail: sports@richmondreview.com

Don Fennell photo Hilary Schaap and her McMath Wildcats teammates will take on the province’s best.

McMath reaches provincials by Don Fennell Sports Editor The R.A. McMath Wildcats’ impressive win streak ended at 19 games at last week’s Vancouver and District playdowns. But it’s done little to dampen their enthusiasm going into the provincial high school junior girls’ basketball championships which tip off March 10 in Abbotsford. “This is a great opportunity for the kids and I just want them to go out and have fun,” says McMath head coach Pete Tyler. The St. Thomas Aquinas Saints defeated the Wildcats 60-47 in last Thursday’s zone ﬁnal played at McMath. Tyler

said both teams played well but the Saints simply shot the ball better. The Wildcats earlier defeated Carson Graham 58-32 and Sutherland Sabres 56-35. The Wildcats (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) are seeded ninth and will play No. 8 Vernon in their opening game at the provincials to be played at the University of the Fraser Valley. The 16-team tournament will continue through March 12.

Don Fennell photo Richmond Sockeyes captain Patrick Hunter beat North Delta goalie Alex Wind with this shot during an extended powerplay in Game 3 of their best-of-seven first-round Pacific International Junior Hockey League playoff series Friday. Sockeyes scored four goals on the manadvantage on their way to an 8-1 win. Richmond sewed up the series with a 2-1 win Saturday in North Delta. Sockeyes will face Delta Ice Hawks in the best-of-seven Tom Shaw Conference final beginning this Saturday (March 5) at 5:45 p.m. at Minoru Arenas.

Sockeyes sweep series But Richmond coach says North Delta fought hard to begin playoffs by Don Fennell

Tom Shaw Conference Final

Sports Editor It isn’t often you get a chance to catch your breath in the playoffs. So with a full week off between games, the Richmond Sockeyes consider themselves fortunate. “There’s going to be a lot of hockey if we keep going, so we’re happy with the time off,” said Richmond head coach Judd Lambert. “But we have to be prepared to play when we’re told to. It’s the nature this time of year that there are a lot of games in a short span.” The Sockeyes earned the rare break by sweeping the North Delta Devils in a minimum four games in the opening round of the Paciﬁc International Junior Hockey League playoffs last week. But they had to play four games in six nights, the last three in as many days. Richmond was sluggish to start Game 1 Feb. 21 in North Delta, and was down 3-0 early in the ﬁrst period before bouncing back for an 8-4 victory. After a couple of days off, Richmond was able to squeeze out a 2-1 win

Game 1: Saturday, March 5 at Minoru Arenas, 5:45 p.m. Game 2: Sunday, March 6 at Ladner Leisure Centre, 8 p.m. Game 3: Tuesday, March 8 at Ladner Leisure Centre, 7:30 p.m. Game 4: Thursday, March 10 at Ladner Leisure Centre, 7:30 p.m. Game 5: Friday, March 11 at Minoru Arenas, 7:15 p.m. (if necessary) Game 6: Tuesday, March 15 at Ladner Leisure Centre, 7:30 p.m. (if necessary) Game 7: Wednesday, March 16 at Minoru Arenas, 8:15 p.m. (if necessary)

Thursday at Minoru Arena, followed by an 8-1 home win Friday and another 2-1 decision Saturday in North Delta. “I was surprised the way the games went,” said Lambert. “But North Delta worked hard and played well. At least two of the games could have gone either way.” He said Richmond’s effective powerplay

made a significant difference in the Sockeyes winning the series. And goaltender Aaron Oakley, who only gave up four goals total after surrending three in the opening period of Game 1, was solid. “It was good to see him get comfortable and make the big saves when we needed him to,” said Lambert. Richmond’s attention is now on the Delta Ice Hawks who’ll they face in the Tom Shaw Conference final beginning this weekend. Game 1 in the best-of-seven series goes at 5:45 p.m. Saturday at Minoru Arena. Delta defeated Grandview Steelers 4-2 Tuesday to win their best-of-seven first-round playoff series in five games. Delta had 71 points in the regular season, second only to Richmond’s 78 points. Richmond won the regular-season series between the teams, four games to two. Delta’s wins came Oct. 26 (4-3 in a shootout) and Dec. 3 (3-1) at Ladner Leisure Centre. The Sockeyes won 5-4 in a shootout Oct. 7, 5-3 Nov. 25, 5-3 Dec. 14 and 2-1 in overtime Feb. 15 in Ladner.

Sharks, Wildcats come up just shy by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Alyssa Graeme’s hard work and talent weren’t enough to lift the Steveston-London Sharks past St. Thomas Aquinas at the zone playdowns.

The 2010-11 high school senior girls’ basketball season ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Steveston-London Sharks last Thursday. After sinking a three pointer with less than 20 seconds remaining, Taylor Bakken was awarded three foul shots in the Sharks’ game against Point

Grey at the Lower Mainland AAA playdowns. Bakken sank the ﬁrst two shots and narrowly missed the third. But with the ball again in their hands in the ﬁnal seconds of regulation, the Sharks had a chance to send the game into overtime but the shot was stuffed on what some might have called a foul. As a result, Point Grey—which had defeated Steveston-London by more than 30 points in the

Sharks’ season-opener—held on for a 48-47 victory. “We certainly gave it the old try,” said Steveston-London coach Les Hamaguchi. “It was disappointing because it was a tough game to lose. If we’d won we would have had two chances at making the B.C.’s, but I’m very proud of the way the kids responded.” See Page 21

Seafair juveniles make history It’s been a long time coming but Seafair’s Juvenile A1 team has clinched the Paciﬁc Coast Amateur Hockey Association Flight 1 league banner for the ﬁrst time in its history. Seafair compiled a 14-3-3 record while accumulating 47 of a possible 60 points. The team is led by a veteran core of players, some of whom are completing their 15 years of hockey at Seafair in spectacular fashion. See Page 22

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Rumble at Rock VIII ‘best in B.C. pro boxing history’ The stage is set for what promoter Manny Sobral says “will be the best card in B.C. professional boxing history.” Rumble at the Rock VIII is set for the River Rock Casino Resort on Saturday, March 12

beginning at 7:30 p.m. In the ongoing pursuit of showcasing the best boxers out of Western Canada, Rumble at the Rock VIII, presented by West Coast Promotions, will feature Vancouver’s own

Canadian light heavyweight champion Junior Moar defending his title against Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist, Michael Walchuk of Kitchener, Ont. The remainder of the card is

mer world light welterweight champion ‘Irish’ Micky Ward. Ward has recently been proﬁled in the award winning feature ﬁlm The Fighter starring Mark Wahlberg. The movie captures Ward’s professional

stacked with local and Western Canadian talent, notes Sabrol, a 1988 Olympian and former world champion. A special guest of honour will also be attending the Rumble at the Rock VIII: for-

boxing career. Ward will be holding a special public meet and greet. Tickets for Rumble at the Rock VIII are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Badminton pair big at Games Richmond’s Christin Tsai teamed with Vancouver’s Nathan Choi to win the mixed doubles badminton title at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax. “We were pretty happy to make the semiﬁnals in the beginning so this is totally unexpected,” said Tsai. Figure skater Jessica Jiang won a gold medal in pre-novice dance, while Matthew Lai also reached the podium, earning a silver medal in the Special Olympics men’s level 2 ﬁgure skating event.

Mattu out From Page 20

The Sharks trailed by nine points with four minutes to go against Point Grey but cut the deficit back to five points when Anmol Mattu, the team’s dynamic Grade 10 point guard, fouled out on a debatable call, said Hamaguchi. As a result, she wasn’t available for the final 150 seconds. But Hamaguchi was still confident the Sharks would be able to continue the rally. Steveston-London was forced to play their last two games at the district playdowns without one of their inspirational leaders, Jamie Wheeler. •R.A. McMath Wildcats were eliminated earlier in the week as a 71-45 loss at the Lower Mainland zone playdowns to Burnaby South capped their season.

Club curlers get ready The best in club curlers from around the globe return to the Richmond Curling Club April 20-24 for the annual Paciﬁc International Cup. B.C. and Yukon entries will also have the chance to qualify for the national Dominion Curling Club Championship.

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Seafair Islanders won the PCAHA’s Juvneile A league championship.

Core provides strong leadership From Page 20

“Our 20-year-old players— Sam Smith, Kyle Hay, Leland Guttridge, Jared Davis, Duncan Brow, Aaron Chin and Jeremy Lunot-Tucker— have provided leadership and inspiration to our group all year,” says head coach Derek Chichak. “They have instilled an extremely high level of discipline in a very tough division of hockey.” Seafair accumulated only 247 penalty minutes over the 20-game campaign. Rounding out the roster is a balanced group of ﬁrst- and second-year players, which bodes well for the future. The Islanders are also coached by longtime Seafair coach Bob Walker. Walker and Chichak have re-connected as coaches after coaching

together with their nine-year-old sons back in 1998. “It’s been a great year working with this dedicated group of players who have clearly set their goal as provincial champions. The team is looking forward to the challenges that lay ahead.” says Walker. Seafair receives a bye in the ﬁrst round of the playoffs and will host the ﬁnal four at the Richmond Ice Centre on March 11. The provincial championships are hosted by Ridge Meadows in March and Seafair is determined to be there. “It’s been our team goal from Day 1 but we’ve got a lot of work to do and some very motivated teams to get through to get there,” Chichak says.

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Bandits get shot at banner following home win at oval Richmond Minor Hockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bantam C1 Bandits came up big when they needed to most last weekend. Not only did a 6-4 homeice win at the Richmond Olympic Oval extend the

Banditsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season, but earned them a spot in the upcoming Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; League championships. The games between Richmond and Arbutus have always been hardhitting and exhausting,

with Richmond winning only one game between the teams during the regular season. It was not looking good for Richmond early in their weekend meeting either, with Arbutus tak-

ing a 4-1 lead at the end of the ďŹ rst period. But Richmond made a big comeback with two goals in the second period and three more in the third. The Banditsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coaching

staff of Tom Johnston, Kevin Kuramoto and Ray Mah could not be more proud of what this group of players accomplished this season. In addition to their on-ice success, the Bandits did not receive a

single major penalty the entire season. The Bandits are Kylee Styles, Harry Deng, Nikhil Dewan, Marcus Dhesi, Tyler Georgelin, Austin Goertz, Cole Johnston, Niklas Kuramoto, Alexa

Mah, Tristan Mah, Tyler Newcomb, Alec Parhar, Arjan Sandhu, Jerry So, Jocelyn Tang, Darren Whiteside and Conph Zhi. The Banditsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; overall record including playoffs is 22-8-5.

Community Worship UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor

Please join us at 10am Sunday, March 6 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 â&#x20AC;˘ www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Ministry - Rev. Tracy Fairfield Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org

Sunday, March 6, 2011 10:00 am Worship Happy New Year!

Richmond United Church

8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae

Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship. Founded 1888. Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oldest Church

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Scott Swanson & Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard

Worship Service and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Program Sundays 10:30 am Everyone is welcome!

You are welcome to worship with us at Marpole United Church

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Centre for Children

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

BAPTIST

St. Alban

Broadmoor Baptist Church

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 â&#x20AC;˘ www.stalbansrichmond.org

A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr

ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN 10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 273-1335 Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey

Sunday Service: 8:30 &10:30 am Sunday School

Bible Baptist Church Meeting in the Historic Pioneer Chapel No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway 11:00 am Sunday Call (604) 644-5073 for information

St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector â&#x20AC;˘ 604-277-9626

Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays â&#x20AC;˘ www.stannessteveston.ca

Visit our website at www.richmondbiblebaptist.com

Richmond Baptist Church

FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Love Godâ&#x20AC;ŚLove People

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Filipino Congregation) COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m. 8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491

PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong

9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 â&#x20AC;˘ www.rpchurch.com

MORNING SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9:00 am & 11:00 am Dr. C.A. Coats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lead Pastor Alpha 6:00 pm Pastor Steven Moore â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senior Associate Pastor ELEVATE (High School/College) 6:00 pm Pastor Joseph Dutko â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Generation Pastor ~ This Week at RPC ~ Wednesday 10:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seniors Games & Fellowship 7:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Family Connections

6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC â&#x20AC;˘ 604-277-1939 ofďŹ ce@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com

Come home to RBC. There are no perfect people here. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in the process, by the grace of God, of becoming all we can be. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to have you walk with us on our journey towards the heart of God.

Teaching Series: MAKING REAL WHAT WE ALREADY KNOW A JOURNEY THROUGH PHILIPPIANS Worship Service: 10:30am Relevant, biblical preaching that touches the heart. Uplifting worship. Promise land: 10:30am Come and enjoy our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program for children ages 4-12 Youth, Young Adults, Adult Growth Groups, Ignite & Sparks Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club meeting throughout the week at various times and locations. Call the church ofďŹ ce for information about these and any of our other programs.

EVANGELICAL

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

1296 West 67th Avenue (at Hudson St.) Phone: 604-266-8822 Minister: Rev. Diana Sung

ADVENTIST Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m. 8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA Richmond Christian Fellowship Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond phone 604-270-6594 Pastor Inpam Moses www.rcfonline.com Friendly, family fellowship Sermon series â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rise and Buildâ&#x20AC;?

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA) Fujian Evangelical Church

Immanuel Christian Reformed Church Sunday service 11.30am-12.30pm

7600 No. 4 Road. Inquiries Rev. David Cheung 604-276-8250 immanuelcrc@hotmail.com

To Advertise in the Community Worship page Call Geetu at 604-575-5304 or Rita at 604-575-5353

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 â&#x20AC;˘ www.fujianevangelical.org

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GULF ISLAND RETREAT Charming 2 bdrm cottage on romantic Protection Island near Nanaimo. Check out the website at www.paigecottage.com for pictures and rates. Email: paigecottage@gmail.com

MASON Thomas Joseph 1927 - 2011 Tom was born in Scotland and came to Canada in 1959. Tom enjoyed his summers fishing at Point Roberts and he was an avid soccer fan. Predeceased by his first wife Rea and sister Maureen. Survived by his wife of 33 years Shirley, children Patricia Kost (John) Thomas, Stephen (Kim), Cathie Noble (Patrick) grandchildren - Christina Daniel, Jennifer, Yvonne, Stephen and great-grandchildren - Hailey, Hannah, Jaydon. Nieces and nephew in Glasgow, Catherine, Brian and Alison. At Tom’s request, there will be no service.

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DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-8045381. (18+).

SPORTS & RECREATION

MARINA’S Swim School is continuing registration for the Spring session (March 21 - June 27). Swimming lessons for kids and adults. Small classes 3:1. Monday/Friday: 4:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am - 2:30pm, Sunday: 9:30am-1:30pm. Address: 11111 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, B.C. V7A 4Y1, ‘’The River Club’’ Prebooking online: marinaswimschool@gmail.com or by phone: 604-818-4650, 604-2724400, 604-671-2603. Send us the name, age, swimming level of student, the appropriate day and time for swimming and your contact email or phone. Registration at the front desk will start March 14th.

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.travelonly.ca, 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020. DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca. FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com.

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FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR, 1-2 years experience. $16/hr. 40hrs/week. Apply in person, Dairy Queen, #120, 3671 Westminster Hwy.

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FRANCHISE

YOUR LOCAL HANDYMAN Proven turn key franchise opportunity Prime Lower Mainland Areas CALL NOW 778-549-2135

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 ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 FORD PARTS MANAGER Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and benefits package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to dlsales@telus.net or visit www.davelandonford.com. Live-in-Caregiver Req’d f/t with exp to look after elderly lady/handicap person; provide meals; take care of hygiene; assist in daily activities & provide medication as per requirement. Salary: $10/hr. Knowledge of English, Punjabi is required. Contact Jasbinder via Email: jasbindersanghera@yahoo.ca or Fax: 604-232-4601 Location: Richmond, BC

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PROGRESSIVE Tree Company requires certified BC Utility Arborists, 1st or 2nd year apprentice BC Utility Arborists. Generous wage and benefit package. Must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license. Send resume, in confidence to fax 250-762-3667 Attn: Larry.

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CERTIFIED Head Marine Mechanic Shuswap Lake. Great work environment! Start $25/hr+ Accommodation avail. Pls contact 250.675.2250 gareth@shuswapmarina.com

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ACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional for the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Rubber and Urethane Products for a mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential.

Competitive compensation & beneﬁt package offered.

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BANNISTER GM in Edson, Alberta requires Journeyman Automotive and Collision/Painter Technicians. We offer Veteran Managers and Supervisors in a family owned operation. Signing bonuses, moving allowances, and top pay come with the right applicant. Apply in confidence to: dean@bannisteredson.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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Kids and Adults Needed

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

EURPEAN GENERAL contractor or project manager for house construction. 604-603-3100

TOBEI COLLEGE: Scholarships: $1000-$4890: Tel 604-284-5030. www.tobeicollege.ca ; Apply

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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DBathrooms DKitchens DCountertop Replacement DEntrance Doors DFrench Doors DSiding DSundecks DLaminate Floors DEnclosures DCeramic Tile DCustom Mouldings DReplacement Windows DInterior Painting

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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NEED CASH TODAY?

604-777-5046

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Interior / Exterior repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, suites upgraded. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical & tiling.

CONCRETE & PLACING

All work guaranteed!

604-209-8265 PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

HELP WANTED

NEED HELP tweaking your home? Call us. We’ll show you what we do best: Walls. Tiles. Floors. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Closets. freshcoatapaint.ca 778-881-3866 NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

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14901174 5000 blk Blundell Rd 62 14902141 Eperson, Willowﬁeld 69 14901172 Laurelwood Crt, Langtree Ave 63 14901171 Ludgate Rd, Ludlow Pl, Rd 37 14901162 7000 blk Railway, Cabot Rd, McCallan Rd 122 14902160 Cavelier Crt, McLure Ave, Parry St 59 14100230 Chatham St, First Ave 27 14901020 2000 blk River Rd, 2000 Blk Westminster Hwy 41 14903089 4000 blk River Rd (between No 1 Rd and McCallen) 23 14903050 5000 and 6000 blk No 1 Rd 64 14903076 5000 blk Gibbons Dr, small part of Westminster Hwy 38 14903072 Forsyth Cres 49 14903060 Easterbrook Rd, Murchison Rd, Reeves Rd, Webster Rd 58 14903074 McCallan Rd, Tilton Rd 32 14201124 Pugwash Pl, Cavendish Dr 71 14201121 Gander Crt, Pl, St Johns Pl 62 14100172 3000 blk Steveston Hwy 68 14202062 3000 blk Williams Rd 73 14902054 3000 blk Granville Ave 75 14903051 Gamba Dr, Nicolle Pl, Tucker Ave 61 14902122 7000 blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl 65 14902123 Lockhart Rd, Beecham Rd, Marrington Rd 83 14202023 9000 blk No 1 Rd 87 14201126 Cornerbrook Cres, St Brides Pl, Crt, St Vincents Crt, Pl 62 14201133 Hermitage Dr 89 14201130 Annapolis Pl, Campobello Pl, Louisburg Pl 54 14903077 Richards Dr, Semlin Dr 54 14903075 Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave. 106 14202045 Groat Ave, Geal Rd 49 14202041 Mahood Dr 48 14902052 Moresby Dr 70 14202262 4000 blk Francis Rd 22

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TREE SERVICES

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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PLUMBING

1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062 ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228

MISC. FOR SALE

SOUND/DVD/TV

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

bradsjunkremoval.com

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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AFFORDABLE MOVING

GARAGE SALES

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Free estimates & competitive rate

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New Canadian Rooﬁng Ltd. Here to help you with all your roofing needs. • WCB-Insured • Work guranteed • Repairs/Updates

STORAGE

ALL MOVING SUPPLIES AVAIL.

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Jas @ 604-726-6345

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FARM EQUIPMENT

FANTASTIC INDOOR ESTATE SALE! SAT/SUN Mar 5 & 6 from 8 a.m. 9440 214 Street Langley V1M 1T3. Furniture, Sm appl, LPs, Kitchen & Hsehld items. Hummels & other German memorabilia.

D New Roofs / Re-Roofs D Repair Specialist D Free Estimates D Ref’s ~ WCB Insured

1st Month FREE Portable & Non-Portable Climatized & Secured

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WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042

J.J. ROOFING

MOVING & STORAGE

ACCENT

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Skylight Repairs, Free Estimates WCB Covered, 10 Years Exp. Guaranteed work.

MISC SERVICES

PETS

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS (2). Neutered. Brothers. Prefer to keep together & to large property. Free to good home. Christine (604)8501735 or t7473577@telus.net BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN pup 7 mos old from reputable breeder, healthy family dog. Sell due to allergies. Call 1 604 750 0412. $400 Ono. BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Female. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1800. 604-726-3934 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 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, fawn, 3 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)799-1611 Agassiz YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

SPECIALIZING IN NEW & RE-ROOFING

RETIRED CONTRACTOR small job specialist, all repairs. Great rates. Call Dan 604-761-9717

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The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

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ELECTRICAL

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River Dr, Shell Rd 54 8000 Blk Leslie Rd 44 Anderson Rd, Eckersly Rd, Park Pl, Rd, 30 Northey Rd, Odlin Cres, Pl, Sorensen Cres 46 Leslie Rd, Odlin Cres 9 Cambie Rd, Patterson Rd, Sexsmith Rd 65 9000blk Cambie, 4000-4600 Garden City, 8700blk Odlin 56 Fisher Crt, Dr, 4000 Blk No.4 Rd 95 Patterson Rd, Tuttle Ave 35 Beckwith Rd, Charles St, Douglas St, Sexsmith Rd, Smith St 47 Carncross Ave, Jack Bell Dr, Wyne Cres, 190 Jack Bell Dr 36

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ACREAGE

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Own 20 AcresOnly $129/mo. $13,900. Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. Free Map/Pictures. 866254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com

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✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certiﬁed Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

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“FOOFOO” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“Foofoo”, ID #219687, SF, New Zealand X Foofoo is quite the active lady, she loves hopping around and playing with her toys. She loves a good amount of space to move around in, but once tired she will sprawl out for you to pet and relax with. Just over a year now, she would do great with people who love socializing and grooming their bunny. Foofoo loves her veggies and hay so much she will go up on her hind legs just to get closer to them! Come by an visit this awesome lady today!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE 24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING • Water Heaters • Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation

CONCRETE SERVICE

• Fertilization (packages available) • Hedge trimming & Pruning • Yard clean-up • Pressure washing • Gutters

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Free estimates (fully insured)

CALL 604-270-6338

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

BILL GILLESPIE CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

NEW HOME IMPROVEMENTS NEW COPY??? Update Kitchens & Baths BUILD NEW HOMES •• Drywall • Garage

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!” $3.49 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800668-5422. See current specials www.pioneersteel.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111

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HOMES WANTED

$785,000. Appts only Sun 1-4

Ph: 604-447-1373

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

WE BUY HOUSES

WANTED: DETACHED HOUSE IN STEVESTON AREA.

MINIMUM 3 BDRM

PRIVATE BUYER 604-802-7391 OKANAGAN KELOWNA, 2 homes, 5 acres orchard, 5 minutes from shopping, $1,150,000. Seniors condo 1300 ft $194,900 Mel @ 250-215-5185 more www.mellemky.com

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ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION Starting $99/mo., 1 & 2 1/2-Acre ranch lots 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport NO CREDIT CHECK. Guaranteed Financing, Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

OWN 20 ACRES Only $129/mo. ..$295/down near El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free map/pictures 1-800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com

604-247-3729 email: adcontrol@richmondreview.com RENTALS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND CENTRE, brand new 2 bdrm. condo, park view, 2 prkg., N/S N/P. $1300 mo. Avail. now. 604-727-5759 Richmond

Ocean Residences 11671 7th Avenue 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. For more info & viewing call

Irina 778-788-1872 Email: rentoceanresidences @gmail.com Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLIPPER COVE

RICHMOND

WATERSTONE Bright ★ Quiet ★ Spacious

1 & 2 Bdrm Apt Suites 3 Appliances, balcony, swimming pool, heat & hot water. Also 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 6 Appliances Close to schools & stores. N/P.

Great Building. Excellent Location. Close to Richmond Center, No. 3 Road and Westminster Hwy. Pool & Sauna Included.

To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968

Call 604-275-4849 or 604-830-8246 www.aptrentals.net

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms 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, Ackroyd, 1 bdrm. apt. top floor, end unit. Spac., clean, bright, balcony. N/S N/P. Onsite ldry., prkg. space. Now. $850 mo. incl. heat. 1-604-703-3527

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SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND, #5/Cambie. 1 bdrm side suite, exc. cond. Pri. ent. Alarm. Nr all amenits. No laundry. N/S. N/P. $725 incl cable & utils. April 1. 604-277-2781 after 5 p.m. RICHMOND. #5/Cambie. 2 bdrm. $850/mo incls hydro, cable, net, no laundry. np/ns. Avail April 1. Suit mature. 604-276-2599 RICHMOND NORTH. Newly renov. 1 bdrm suite. $850 utils & prkg. incl Nr SkyTrain. Quiet family neighbourhood. N/S. N/P. Avail now. Contact Amg 778-891-1588.

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RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located 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. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

SUITES, UPPER

4 RD/FRANCIS. Quiet 2 bdrm., 2 bath, all NEW kit., baths, appl., reno. N/P N/S. $1350. 604-716-1261

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

CAMBIE/NO. 5. Nice lg 3 bdrm, nr school/bus/shopping. $1150 + 60% util. Np/ns. Feb 15. 604-277-4194 RICHMOND Shell Rd/Iron Wood Plaza 3 bdrm upper + 2 extra rooms for space, 2 baths, inste ldry lge balcony & sundeck, quiet area, nr all ament. $1500/mo. 604-340-6643

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SUITES, LOWER

#1/Granville, 1 bdrm ste in new hse, bright, $1050/mo incl utils. NS/NP. Cat ok. Now 604-780-8010 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 LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Private, quiet, gated farm setting. Close to town. Too many good things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo. (604)230-2808 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 Shell/Williams. Reno’d 3bd new flrs/paint, garage, w/d. N/s n/p. $1175 +1/2 utils. 604-537-6618

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TOWNHOUSES

Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.

Call 604-522-1050 RICHMOND

Briargate & Paddock Townhouses 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 STEVESTON Water view, Exec. new 2 bdrm + den, 3 bath, f/p, 7 appli, alarm, garage, balc, blinds. Nr all amen. $1950/mo. Ns/np. Quiet. Ref’s. 604-277-5677

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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TRUCKS & VANS

2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6450 firm. Call: 604-538-9257. 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,400. 778-869-3265.

1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 Passenger. Great condition $1600 obo. 604-369-4705. 2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc. cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K no accid., $8995obo / 778.861.8355 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500, 4 dr, auto, diesel, 120 K, GM insp., $19,500 obo. Call 604-836-5931.

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AUTO FINANCING

Autocredit911.com Best rates, Free delivery BC/AB, cars/trucks/vans/suvs trades welcome. Good, Bad, Ugly Credit, You’re approved! Call 1-888-635-9911 or apply online

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AUTO SERVICES

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 15 out of 17 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. Receive a $500 Gift Card. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235. The Scrapper

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1999 BUICK REGAL G.S. S. roof, leather + heat seats, low K. V6, $4900 obo. private. 604-593-5072 1999 FORD CONTOUR SVT 5/spd, full load, AirCared, new tires & brakes, $4300/obo. 604-272-3846. 2004 BUICK LASABRE. Loaded, estate sale, new tires/brakes. Private, $8900 obo. 778-565-1097.

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604-833-2103

•Backﬁlling/trenching •Ashphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

Call Rick

REAL ESTATE

Detached 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, fabulous reno, hrdwd, granite. Minutes walk to Garry Pointe.

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

To advertise in the Home Service Guide

• Driveways • Ashphalt • Concrete

www.dannyevans.ca

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

SSL ENTERPRISES INC

• Roofs • Decks

LOCATION: STEVESTON VILLAGE

Local Plumbers

EXCAVATION

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower Insured / WCB and I’m a Nice Guy! Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

TOWNHOUSES

604-868-7062

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL Only $8500. Mention this ad. Licensed, Insured & Bonded

RENOVATIONS

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PLUMBING & HEATING

New fence installation • Gates & repair Rooﬁng repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc. Painting interior & exterior

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Andy 604-908-3596

778-895-0968 RMD HANDYMAN

CALL WEST:

PLUMBING

604-716-8528

A+ LAWN & GARDEN

We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.

Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service

REAL ESTATE

LAWN SERVICE

WEST CONCRETE

604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288

2-5-10 Year Warranties General Contractor Total Renovations & Additions • Licensed • Insured

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VEHICLES WANTED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of ALEXANDER JAMES THOMSON, deceased, formerly of 9611 Bakerview Drive, Richmond, BC, V7A 2A2

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ALEXANDER JAMES THOMSON, deceased, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor c/o Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP, Lawyers & Notaries, Suite 208 - 4940 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3A5, on or before April 5, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. DATED at Richmond, BC, this 28th day of February, 2011. K. BRUCE PANTON COHEN BUCHAN EDWARDS LLP Lawyers for MARIAN GRAY, Executor

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> Sport B.C.’s 45th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards.

Nathan and Hannah Cox.

Ashleigh McIvor, who was nominated for Senior Female Athlete of the Year and the Best of B.C. Award, and Braedon Dolfo, who was nominated in the category of Athlete with a Disability.

Kirsten and Taunya Geelhoed.

Gord May, Gail Donohue and Gord Hopper, who are all part of the Coaches Association of B.C.

Tim Gayda the president and CEO of Sport B.C.

Saluting the best in B.C. sports Adam Svensson, who won Junior Male Athlete of the Year, with his parents Tina and Frank Svensson.

came together to celebrate excellence in sports last Thursday at Sport B.C.’s 45th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards.

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I Carol Peters, who won Master Athlete of the Year, with her husband Neil and physiotherapist Ann Harada.

n a rare chance to get out of their uniforms and into something a little less comfortable, athletes from all over B.C.

The awards, presented by Telus at the River Rock Show Theatre, acknowledged the work of athletes, volunteers, coaches, and ofﬁcials across the province. “It’s a great way to showcase the unbelievable talent in British Columbia,” said Tim Gayda, president and

chief executive ofﬁcer of Sport B.C. The night featured dinner for the sold out crowd of 450 people, as well as entertainment from acts such as Odds, Jim Byrnes, Barney Bentall and Paciﬁc Allstar Cheer. Awards were given out in 17 categories including Junior Athlete of the Year, which was won by Richmond golfer Christine Wong. On behalf of the city, Coun. Sue HalseyBrandt was there to present the Best of

B.C. Award to Lauren Woolstencroft, who was chosen through online voting. A committee of nearly 40 members of the media who cover amateur sports in B.C. and senior athletes chose the ﬁnalists and winners for each of the other categories from nominations put forward by provincial sports organizations. Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. Reach her at amanda.oye@telus.net.

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