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Walmart store inching closer World’s biggest retailer submits rezoning application for Alderbridge site by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Matthew Hoekstra photo Pauline Tsui, 21, an employee at Daiso, shows off some of the Japanese-imported goods for sale at the Aberdeen Centre store.

Disaster in Japan causes economic ripples by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Economic ripples from the world’s most costliest natural disaster is slowly reaching Richmond, and with the future uncertain some business owners are doing what they can to help. The March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan’s northeast caused an estimated $310 billion in direct damage, the Japanese gov-

ernment said this week. The ﬁgure doesn’t include economic losses from planned power outages in the country or the impact of a nuclear crisis continuing to unfold in Fukushima. It also doesn’t include economic reverberations being felt around the world. “We are anticipating something, but we don’t know how at this point,” said Doug Yokoyama, president of Kayama Enterprises, a Richmond-based seafood exporter. Kayama exports Canadian albacore

tuna to Japan, accounting for nearly two-thirds of its business. The albacore season begins again in June, and it’s unclear how much his Japanese customers will be willing—and able—to pay for his product. Yokoyama has now turned his attention to helping the Japanese people. The number of conﬁrmed dead yesterday stood at 10,019, with 17,541 still listed as missing. Thousands more are injured. See Page 3

American retail giant Walmart’s bid to open an outlet in Richmond is inching ever closer. City spokesperson Ted Townsend said the city has now received Walmart’s rezoning application and city staff are working closely with the developer, SmartCentres. Commuters may have noticed that the site, on Alderbridge Way, between Garden City and No. 4 roads, has recently been covered with a massive pile of sand, and red rezoning application signs have been erected. Townsend noted that the preliminary fill work doesn’t require rezoning. A number of issues have been identified in the application and SmartCentres will have to address them before the application is presented to the city’s planning committee, he said. Alan Lee, director of engineering at SmartCentres, said there’s no timetable set for the opening of the new store. “It really depends on how quickly we get through the city process, so we don’t have a projected timing at this point. We’d like to do it as quickly as possible, but obviously things take time. There are a number of fairly complex issues that we need to work through with the city.” Among those issues are parking and traffic, he said. Lee said current plans call for the shopping centre to include other retail businesses, and it will be designed to fit in well with the surrounding West Cambie neighbourhood, which has seen lots of new multi-family residential development added in recent years. According to preliminary drawings, the proposal calls for a number of separate buildings surrounded by parking stalls. At least two new roads would connect Alderbridge Way and Alexandra Road.

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‘Little worry’ of tsunami here, says expert Massive tsunami hit Japan, but no evidence of major waves in Fraser delta by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A tsunami washing over Richmond’s dykes is unlikely but not impossible, according to a Simon Fraser University expert. Although Vancouver Island acts as a natural barrier to tsunamis, an earthquake in the Strait of Georgia could still trigger major waves here. But earth sciences professor John Clague noted the possibility is minute. “We’ve looked at this geological archive in the wetlands that extends back two to three thousand years, and we’ve found no traces whatsoever of tsunamis,” said Clague in an interview this week. Clague co-authored a study commissioned by the city in 2005 that found Richmond is at low risk for a tsunami, a high and long ocean wave.

Fundraisers for Japan •Vancouver Diamond Lions Club is organizing an evening with dinner and entertainment at Riverside Banquet Halls, 1231 Burdette St. Tickets ($50) and information at 604-7738238 •OK Bottle Depot is encouraging customers to donate empty bottles to Japanese relief efforts at its North Richmond location, 8151 Capstan Way. •Shady Island Seafood Bar and Grill in Steveston is donating all sales proceeds on Wednesday, March 30, to relief efforts. •Cherelle Jardine is organizing a concert to collect earthquake relief funds for Japan and New Zealand. The concert is April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis Dr. Tickets, $10, at the door, •Donations can also be dropped off at the Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St. Funds will be directed to helping rebuild the fishing village of Onagawa.

Japan’s recent magnitude-9 earthquake—and the massive tsunami it triggered—hasn’t changed his analysis. “I’ve been trying to reassure residents of Richmond that they have little to worry about, at least in terms of a tsunami. I think the focus should be on the shaking and liquefaction issues.” The big difference between Japan and B.C.’s mainland is Vancouver Island blocks tsunamis from the Strait of Georgia. Island communities are vulnerable to tsunamis, but it’s expected that waves would dissipate to one metre or less as they moved through the Juan de Fuca Strait and Gulf Islands. Nevertheless, an earthquake just off Richmond’s shores could cause a tsunami, but Lulu Island’s tidal flats are expected to absorb much of the waves. Moreover, Clague said he could find no evidence of tsunamis of any source in the marshes and wetlands of the Fraser delta. “We found nothing,” he said. “We’re pretty convinced that nothing large has happened.” According to the city’s website, 176 tsunamis were recorded in the Pacific Ocean between 1900 and 1970—of those, only one in 1964, caused damage to the B.C. coast—and Richmond was unaffected.

Samuel Morse photo (via U.S. Air Force) Sendai Airport in Japan after it was hit by a tsunami.

Waves caused by this month’s quake in Japan did reach Vancouver Island, but measured only a half-metre high, Clague said. If a tsunami is anticipated here, the Provincial Emergency Program

would notify municipalities that could be affected, said Deborah Proctor, manager of emergency programs at the City of Richmond. “From there we would use the

Economist scheduled to speak as local fundraising efforts continue From Page 1 Yokoyama is planning a 500-ticket fundraising dinner at Continental Seafood Restaurant on April 6, an effort supported by the restaurant and Yokoyama’s suppliers and contacts. Proceeds will fund the purchase of medical supplies for those working on the ground in Japan. “The rebuilding is going to probably take generations, but we’re trying to address the most immediate, urgent issues now,” he said. Earlier that day local businesses will hear what they should expect in economic fallout, as economist David Tulk speaks at a Richmond Chamber of Commerce-sponsored breakfast. Some local retailers rely entirely on Japanese exports. Daiso in Aberdeen Centre imports household products from the country, but stock hasn’t yet been affected. “We haven’t seen any drastic change or apparent changes,” said Betty Au, vice-president of operations for Daiso Canada. “Everything for us seems to be on track.” But with Canada’s decision Wednesday to tighten rules around food imports from Japan given the nation’s nuclear crisis, Au acknowledged that could change. “We are keeping in close communication with Japan,” she said. Some local eateries are already feeling effects. The nuclear crisis has prompted some customers to ask restaurateurs the origin of their products. But Maria Fuchiwaki of Seto Japanese Restaurant said its ﬁsh

Matthew Hoekstra photo Daiso in Aberdeen Centre imports household products from Japan.

“We haven’t seen any drastic change or apparent changes.” - Betty Au

imports are being closely examined and only caught in Japan’s southern waters, far away from Fukushima. “The south is very far away from the north (in Japan),” she said. “It’s very different.” Fuchiwaki is also pledging to help the Japanese people by performing at an April 6 fundraiser at Riverside

Banquet Halls in Richmond. The disaster has also derailed vehicle and auto part production. Most automakers have suspended car production in Japanese factories. Honda has done so until at least April 3. Richmond Honda’s Brian Sevy noted his dealership only imports two vehicles—the CR-Z and Fit— from Japan. “Where there may be a hiccup, it’s going to be very minor,” he said. “The core vehicles, being the Civic, the CR-V, they’re all produced in North America. There’s minimal parts that have to come from Japan and they’re able to keep production going on those at this point without any problems.”

media to notify our community,” she said. In the event of a disaster, the city recommends residents tune into CBC 690 AM or another station that remains operational.

Mom kept pregnancy secret by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter As Crown counsel Patti Tomasson described the partial remains of a baby boy discovered by police at the Burns Bog landfill in Delta last year, Surrey’s Courtny Dawn Taylor showed no emotion on her face, save for a long, deep blink. Taylor appeared before Richmond provincial court Judge Jodie Werier for a sentencing hearing on Friday morning after pleading guilty to concealing the body of a child and interference with a dead body. For the first time, complete details about the case were revealed to the public. According to the statement of facts agreed to by the Crown and defence, Taylor gave birth to a full-term baby boy in the bathroom of her boyfriend’s Richmond home on Jan. 31, 2010. She claims the baby was born with its umbilical cord wrapped around its neck, and that it was not moving or breathing, its face purply blue. She used a pair of scissors to cut the umbilical cord, tied it off, then wrapped the baby in a towel, cleaned up the blood in the bathroom, and then awoke her sleeping boyfriend to tell him she’d had a miscarriage. Worried that the decomposing body would begin to smell, she suggested that they throw the body into the garbage, and half a day later placed the remains in a dumpster at a school about a block-and-a-half away. According to the Crown, Taylor missed only one shift at work, and continued to go out socially, including going to the casino, in the days that followed. When her co-workers noticed her stomach had become smaller, she confided in one of them that she’d had a miscarriage. Following a three-day search, police found the lower part of the baby’s body, including its abdomen, legs and feet, but nothing else at the landfill. A pathologist found that the remains had suffered postmortem trauma, possibly caused by a trash compactor. The infant’s cause of death could not be determined. During an interview with investigators, Taylor claimed she’d taken pregnancy tests in May and August of 2009, but they came back negative. When asked if she tried to hide the pregnancy, she allegedly told the investigator: “Yeah, just because I didn’t know what to do. I was really worried about what people would think.” Whether Taylor really knew she was pregnant appears to be a contentious issue. Arguments continued in court on Friday, after The Review’s deadline.

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Civic voter turnout needs to increase By Sue HalseyBrandt The uprisings which have occurred in a number of Middle Eastern countries over the Sue Halsey-Brandt past few months Councillor give one pause to consider how fortunate we are to live in Canada and particularly in Richmond in a safe, free and democratic land, far from the bloodbath. But what is surprising here is how much people take for granted these same freedoms and democratic rights that people in the Middle East are now fighting for. The statistics on voting patterns here during the last three elections are, to put it mildly, shocking. In the 2002 civic election in Richmond voter turnout was 33.65 per cent. In 2005 it dropped to 25 per cent and in 2008 it went down to 21 per cent. Huge numbers of eligible voters elected not to exercise their franchise. Some people would argue that the vast majority of voters are so satisified with the way our local government is handling things that they felt no need to vote. Although voting is a right, I consider it a responsibility as well: a very important one. In a recent survey conducted by B.C. Stats, it is interesting to note that the neighbourhoods whose residents were more likely to vote had a higher median income, a larger proportion of older people and higher numbers of university educated people. And in most cases, a contentious issue or mayoralty race brought out more people, but not that many more. People who consistently do not vote say they are not interested in political issues, their vote wouldn’t matter, they are too busy or out of town, or they weren’t versed enough in the candidates or issues to make an informed choice. Hearing these reasons, Council has approved exploring several strategies to increase voter turnout. The first of these is to look at the feasibility and options for internet voting for potential implementation for the 2014 Civic Election. This has been tried successfully in Markham Ontario and in 2010, more than 16,000 voters, or about 22 per

cent of all those who voted, used this method. Before this option could be considered for Richmond, a significant amount of research would have to occur, and the provincial government would have to make some legislative changes. A second strategy is to allow voters to vote anywhere, not just at their designated voting place. A centralized electronic voters list at every voting place would make it possible to determine whether a citizen had already voted at another voting place. This also creates the opportunity to provide new voting places such as shopping malls and community centres, so that voting opportunities are handy for the public. This creates greater choice, convenience and flexibility for voters. This strategy is being considered for the 2011 election, but more research needs to be done to determine whether a full City-wide vote anywhere system, or a smaller version of strategically located super polls in conjunction with the regular polling stations is most appropriate. The third strategy being considered is to publish an election guide containing profiles of all the candidates which would then be put on the City website and as well be delivered hard copy to all households in the city. This initiative has been used successfully in Vancouver for the last two civic elections and helps to address voter frustration around the difficulty in finding information about candidates. The challenge here is to ensure fairness and equity for all candidates and profile statements must be handled in a highly controlled and careful manner. Other strategies include undertaking an enhanced public awareness program through increased discretionary advertising, and creating an election office Facebook page to engage younger voters in dialogue about the election process. Finally, after the end of future elections cycles, and the successful implementation of these strategies, their impact on voter turnout would be measured through surveys, telephone interviews and focus groups to determine if they contribute to an increase in voter participation and a reverse in the past three election trends of a continually escalating decrease in visiting the ballot box.

Canada Post worker charged with theft of mail by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A man has now been charged with mail theft following an RCMP investigation launched after a local Canada Post worker’s locker was found stuffed with undelivered mail. Alan G. Rowe made his ﬁrst appearance in Richmond provincial court on Thursday morning, where he was charged with a single count of theft from mail. Rowe, who’d been working for

Canada Post for 40 years, was initially arrested in October after more than 12,000 pieces of stolen mail were allegedly found in his possession. The Mountie investigation was launched following an Oct. 1, 2010 complaint from the Canada Post depot on River Road which claimed an employee was caught with numerous pieces of mail stashed in the lockers in the facility’s men’s change room. Police executed a search warrant at the man’s home, where addition-

al stolen mail and five unregistered and improperly stored firearms were found. Those firearms were seized by investigators. Some of the mail dated back as long as seven years. All of the recovered mail was taken from a single route in Richmond and much of it was soon after mailed out along with letters of apology from Canada Post. Canada Post did not comment on the case Thursday. It wasn’t known why no firearms related charges were laid.

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RCMP across the Lower Mainland are on the prowl for speeding motorists in construction zones this month. Speeding motorists can pay a maximum ﬁne of $483 and have their vehicle impounded for seven days. So far the police have laid more than 250 charges. “Motorists need to slow down and pay attention to traffic control signs and flag people,” said RCMP Cpl. Aaron Sproule. In B.C.’s last three years, 40 construction zone ﬂag people were hit by cars and injured, while two have been killed. “By exercising caution and reducing our speed ... we significantly increase the amount of time we have to see and react,” Sproule said. —by Michael Mui

Liquor stores accepting donations for Japan relief B.C. Liquor Stores are now accepting donations to support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. Customers can make donations of $2 or $5—or multiples thereof—at all B.C. Liquor Store checkouts. All donations go to the Canadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake Fund. Last year, B.C. Liquor Stores collected donations from customers and employees for the Canadian Red Cross Society’s disaster relief campaigns following the earthquake in Haiti and the ﬂoods in Pakistan. A total of $555,000 was collected in those efforts, which was matched by the federal government.

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Better Grades Happier Kids Conservatives pull plug on Delta-Richmond East candidate Grade 1 - 12

Dale Saip had failed business venture by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The Conservative candidate selected to try and fill the shoes of long-time Delta-Richmond East MP John Cummins, was told Thursday afternoon that the party has second thoughts. Dale Saip, chair of the Delta Board of Education and vice president of business development for the Vancouver Giants hockey team, was called Thursday and asked by the Conservative Party to resign after winning Monday’s nomination. He asked for some time to think it over, but then later in the day the party sent him a letter indicating he would not be a candidate in the riding. “I’m a big boy and I can take this stuff,” Saip told The Richmond Review Thursday. “It’s their prerogative. I just wish we would have dealt with it last week.” He said he feels bad for the people who supported him and for his family for being embarrassed by the news that broke on Thursday. “That’s the hardest thing,” he said. Court records of Saip’s past financial woes were dropped off anonymously at The Richmond Review’s offices Wednesday. They indicated he once filed for bankruptcy and on another occasion sought protection from his creditors. Saip said his financial history is a matter of public record and the party received full disclosure. “Everybody knew about this.” According to B.C. Supreme Court records, he filed for bankruptcy following a failed business venture in 1993. In 2005 following a bitter divorce battle, Saip again used the courts to seek protection from his creditors—including the Canada Revenue Agency—but filed a proposal that was accepted by his creditors and approved by the courts. Saip said Thursday morning that his personal bankruptcy and issues with the Canada Revenue Agency have long ago been resolved. And he disclosed all of that information to the party prior to receiving

Dale Saip was nominated on Monday. By Thursday, he was told he was longer the Conservative candidate.

a waiver by the federal Conservatives that made him eligible at Monday’s constituency association nomination meeting. “I went through divorce and bankruptcy basically the same day in 1993,” he said. “At no time did I do anything illegal. All of my matters, including the agreement reached with the (Canada Revenue Agency) in 2005, stem from personal business activities from more than 10 years ago. I disclosed everything to the party as part of the candidate questionnaire and interview process prior to being approved...as a candidate for nomination.” Asked whether his financial woes cast doubt on his money-management abilities, Saip said: “I’m vice president for business development for the most successful hockey team in the Canadian Hockey League...I’m on a number of board of directors of charitable organizations...I serve in an advisory capacity on a number of other things...and I’m the board chair of probably the most financially balanced and creative school district in British Columbia with a budget of more than $140 million every year.” Saip’s most recent financial trouble came following a divorce from his first wife and the subsequent childcustody dispute. In explaining his insolvency, the court documents indicate he suffered “enormous stress” and was in counselling for an extended period of time during the divorce process. He incurred bank loans of about $40,000 to cover legal fees during

the divorce, and paid debts and funeral costs of his late father, who died in 2001. As well, he did not file income tax returns on time, and did not pay installments. The court records indicate that Saip filed for bankruptcy in May of 1993, after the demise of a proposed Ontario-based oriented strandboard wood product manufacturing plant he and his partners at Citiport Developments Limited were coordinating. After Saip met with then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and then Ontario Premier David Peterson, the People’s Republic of China signed the deal that would see China provide $25 million in capital to build the plant in Atikokan, Ont. “Before construction of the oriented strand board plant was scheduled to commence and prior to the advancement of any funds for this project, the Beijing massacre occurred in the People’s Republic of China,” the court records state. “Western nations began criticizing China. All projects between the two governments were halted. We lost the necessary wood rights from the Province of Ontario, due to these events.” By the spring of 1990, he’d incurred $250,000 in debt, money borrowed from various creditors, banks, a personal friend as well as short-term credit lines mainly to pay accountants, travel costs, legal costs and consultants for the business project. “Let’s put it this way. I was 29 years old and I was out trying to conquer the world and I did my best...I put everything I could into the whole thing and it went sideways on me,” he said Thursday. “I took risks and it didn’t pay off.” “The other stuff, I wasn’t paying attention.” The Review originally reported that Saip twice filed for bankruptcy, but trustee Harold Saunders, from Richmond-based Campbell, Saunders Ltd., clarified that after his 1993 bankruptcy, Saip instead filed a creditor proposal. That proposal was accepted, he complied with the performance requirements, and he received a certificate of full performance, Saunders said Thursday afternoon. At press time Friday, it was unknown if another nomination meeting would be held.

Jackaman seeks NDP nomination Dale Jackaman, a longtime NDP candidate in Richmond, announced his intentions this week to unseat Conservative Alice Wong in the next federal election. The 27-year Richmond resident is seeking the NDP nomination for the Richmond riding. The Conservative government fell from power Friday, clearing the way for a spring election. “The citizens of Richmond have long known me for being a vocal critic of the ideologically narrow minded and

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by Michael Mui Contributor B.C. floatplane pilots finally got the fix they’ve been waiting for after a Gulf Islands’ floatplane crash in 2009 prevented a baby and five other passengers from escaping the jammed doors of the wreck. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its report on the crash last week, recommending that “all new and existing commercial seaplanes be fitted with regular and emergency exits” and that lifejackets be made available for passengers. The report added that in the last 20 years, “some 70 per cent of fatalities in aircraft that crashed and sank in water were from drowning.” But according to Richmond Harbour Air’s aviation safety manager Lyle Soetaert, many B.C. floatplane operators were just waiting for the right time to cut the regulatory red-ribbon. He said floatplane operators across

B.C. banded together at the end of last year, and they’ve been working on a ﬁx for the planes in question. “We were able to talk to the manufacturer and talk to Transportation Canada and say we’d like to see some enhancements,” Soetaert said, he’s also the president of the new B.C. Floatplane Operators Association. A deal was then struck between Harbour Air, which owns 20 of the planes, and aircraft manufacturer Viking Air to design and produce the new safety measures. “We began installing the pop-out windows late last year …and installing the new door latch kicks just from the end of February,” Soetaert said. The ﬁxes—which include windows that pop open on impact and door latches similar to those in compact cars—aim to prevent a repeat of the fatal accident in 2009, where passengers were conscious, but drowned because they were unable to exit

Michael Mui photo Harbour Air aviation safety manager Lyle Soetaert says ﬂoatplane operators have been working on new safety measures.

their de Havilland Beaver single-engine floatplane. Saltspring Air floatplane pilot Philip Reece said his company picked up the new improvements as soon as they became available on market, but says the changes were largely supplementary. He flies from the Gulf Islands to Richmond four times a day. “We’ve been transporting 500,000 passengers

a year and none of them have been locked in an aircraft,” he said. Reece’s company operates ﬁve de Havilland Beavers. Instead, he said it’s important pilots brief their passengers about safety protocols using standard-approved methods, including getting the passengers to physically touch lifejackets and emergency door latches before take-off.

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Army cadets holding fundraising gala by Michael Mui

Fundraising gala

Contributor Sing Lim Yeo remembers when he met the rebellious child of a friend a few years ago—the youngster didn’t listen to anyone and had no respect or commitment for anything. The kid was just plain “naughty.” But after seeing the adolescent through army cadet training, the changes he saw were drastically positive. “The commitment, responsibility, respect… he’s a good citizen in the UBC studies now,” Yeo said proudly. The cadet program is offered to young Canadians nation-wide. Glacial climbing, whitewater rafting and parachuting—these are a few of the activities youth in Richmond’s 2381 B.C. Regiment (Irish Fusiliers) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps enjoy for free. “Thirty per cent of (funds for) the 2381 Army Cadets rely on the sponsorship of the community,” said Maj. Gary Law, area cadet instructor. In co-ordination with the Chinese Federation of Commerce of Canada, the cadets will host a fundraising gala April 17 to collect $15,000 to help cover this year’s 30 per cent. The remainder is covered by the Department of National Defence. “They need funds to help them buy the uniforms and activities,” said Yeo, director of Royal Pacific Realty, one of the sponsoring companies. “Some families are not financially able to support (them).” The federation hopes the gala will let the cadets continue activities such as collecting donations for Rememberance Day, removing weeds and planting trees for Earth Day and even helping out with traffic control at the upcoming Stem Cell Drive today at Aberdeen Centre. Chinese Federation of Commerce of Canada president Pius Chan said the cadet program keeps young people active in their communities, instead of hanging out in the streets, or idly surfing the web—a sentiment shared by RichmondSteveston MLA John Yap. “Most of all you occupy your time with a lot of worthwhile activities,” Yap said. “When you do that, you spend less time on…less productive pastimes.”

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Recognizing Richmond’s heritage—that’s the purpose behind the call for nominations for Richmond’s Heritage Awards. The City of Richmond’s Heritage Commission is encouraging the public to submit nominations for the 2011 Richmond Heritage Awards, to be presented at the Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair’s, Closing Awards Ceremony, Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Submission deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 Submit via: Mail:

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Richmond’s rich heritage is one of the things that make the community such a special place. It’s not often, though, that we pause and take special notice of the heritage treasures all around us. The buildings, landscapes, artifacts, and the people and their histories—all of them are rich resources of our collective past. The annual Richmond Heritage Awards recognize the special accomplishments of individuals and organizations who have contributed to preserving and promoting Richmond’s heritage.

Attention Attention Teachers: Teachers: The Hero In You® education program offers a series of FREE curriculumlinked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to ﬁnd the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete! If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call

Michael Markowsky at (604) 647-7449 or visit www.heroinyou.ca to download lesson plans.

Anyone may submit a nomination to the Richmond Heritage Commission. The nomination could be for an individual or an organization who has enriched Richmond’s heritage resources in any way or contributed to those resources.

When children are exposed to inspiring stories of athletes, they begin to imagine what they can do and how they too can make a difference.

Some of the ways an individual or organization may earn special recognition are: • by restoring, rehabilitating, maintaining or adaptively re-using a heritage building, its interior or special architectural or characteristic features of a heritage building; • by preserving or maintaining a heritage landscape; • by promoting local heritage; • by furthering the knowledge of Richmond’s heritage by relating our history or interpreting the past; • by advocating heritage issues or promoting heritage awareness. There are no set criteria or limits on the nominations. The Awards Jury will be composed of members of the Richmond Heritage Commission and guest jurors. All decisions of the jury are final. For further information, please contact Terry Brunette, Planner Policy Planning Department at 604-276-4279 or tbrunette@richmond.ca.

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Spring Walking Series Begins Saturday, April 2 Walk Richmond offers a free year-round series of guided walks. Join others and discover some of Richmond’s natural gems. Each walk offers a variety of pace and distance options to accommodate various fitness levels. Registration is not required. Maps of the walks are available in Richmond’s Walking Guide Book. Pick up your free copy today from any City of Richmond recreation facility or download a copy from www.richmond.ca/walk. Canada Border Services found 18-kg of opium stashed inside these teapots before discovering an additional 13-kg in a Vancouver man’s car.

Opium shipment intercepted Police are recommending charges after two Lower Mainland men were found in connection with a 31 kilogram shipment of opium originating from Iran. On March 11, Canada Border Services Agency agents found an 18-kg shipment of opium at Vancouver International Airport, which was headed towards the home of a 32-year-old Burnaby man. Further investigation by police revealed an additional 13-kg of opium inside

the car of an accomplice, a 40-year-old Vancouver man. “The initial amount of opium was concealed within teapots,” said RCMP Const. Michael McLaughlin. Both men have been released and are currently scheduled to appear in court June 2. Charges of importation of opium and possession for the purpose of trafﬁcking have been recommended.

Conviction of mastermind kidnapper upheld by court Victims escaped after captors fell asleep by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The B.C. Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld the conviction of a mastermind kidnapper who kept a 28-yearold Vancouver man bound and gagged inside a vehicle parked in a Richmond residential neighbourhood in September 2005. The kidnapping victim was able to free himself and slip out of a black Mercedes SUV parked on the residential street after one of his captors fell asleep and began to snore. Kaven Wei Chung was eventually arrested by York Regional Police in Ontario on an arrest warrant a few months after the kidnapping. It was during his time in custody that he made self-incriminating statements to an undercover police ofﬁcer regarding the kidnapping of the Vancouver man as well as another kidnapping—for which Chung and Richmond’s Toan Nguyen were found guilty.

According to court records, Chung told the undercover officer about both kidnappings and that both victims got away after their guards fell asleep. “He refers to the large amount of money that could be made including the $20 million, a number that was discussed with (one of the victims) during his confinement,” the ruling said. “He says that if they had succeeded, he would be in China owning a casino and making a great deal of money rather than sitting in a jail cell.” According to the transcript of the jailhouse conversation, Chung observed that “one would think they would have learned from the first incident, but that despite that experience, both of the victims got away.” Chung’s lawyer argued that the statement he made to the undercover police officer should not have been submitted into evidence. But Justice Richard T.A. Low, Chief Justice S.G. Finch and Justice S. David Frankel unanimously dismissed the appeal. Chung was sentenced in 2007 to 12 years in prison, while Nguyen got a 10-year-sentence.

Clark restores some gambling grants Premier Christy Clark made good on her campaign promise to restore $15 million in grants to community and sports organizations Thursday, promising more to come. The new funds represent less than half of what was cut two years ago when proceeds from B.C. casinos and

lotteries were cut. Clark announced in Vancouver that the latest funds will bring more than 500 organizations back up to “historical funding levels,” including youth arts and culture groups, community service clubs, fairs, festivals, museums and organizations involved in community education

like parent support services. N DP critic Shane Simpson said the government should restore the remaining $21 million, taken from casino and lottery proceeds that now total about $1 billion a year to the B.C. government. — by Tom Fletcher

Saturday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. - King George Park Meet at the Cambie Community Centre main entrance, 12800 Cambie Road Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. - London Farm Meet at London Heritage Farm House, 6511 Dyke Road Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. - Minoru Park - Easter Walk Meet on the east side of Minoru Pavilion building, 7191 Granville Avenue Thursday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. - Garden City and Paulik Parks - Earth Day Walk Meet at Garden City Park parking lot one block east of Garden City Road on Granville Avenue Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. - Fraserwood Meet at entrance of the trail at the intersection of Graybar Road and Dyke Road Thursday, May 5, 7:00 p.m. - Hugh Boyd and the Seniors’ Fitness Circuit Meet at the Seniors’ Fitness Circuit on the north east side of the West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Road Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. - McDonald Beach *Dog off-leash area Meet at the north end of McDonald Road at the McDonald Beach parking lot Thursday, May 19, 7:00 p.m. - Terra Nova - The Queen’s Walk Meet at the West Dyke Trail entrance, the west end of River Road Saturday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. - Shell Road *Dog off-leash area Meet at the parking lot at the east end of Francis Road and No. 4 Road (parking is limited) Thursday, June 2, 7:00 p.m. - Middle Arm Trail Meet at the playground at Dover Park, 5855 Dover Crescent (across from the Richmond Works Yard) Saturday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. - McLean Park/Hamilton Meet at the basketball court at the corner of McRae Street and McLean Avenue Thursday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. - Steveston Village Meet at Garry Point concession stand, 12011 7th Avenue Saturday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. Iona Beach Meet at the jetty entrance Thursday, June 30, 7:00 p.m. - Garry Point/ West Dyke Canadian Pride Walk Meet at Garry Point concession stand, 12011 7th Avenue

For more information, call 604-276-4300 or visit www.richmond.ca/walk Walk Richmond is an initiative aimed at building a legacy of healthy lifestyles in Richmond by engaging people in lifelong walking.

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EDITORIAL: Conservatives make a mess

s a school board chair, vice-president of the Vancouver Giants and well-known man about town in Delta, the Conservatives had themselves a good candidate in Dale Saip for Delta-Richmond East. But a day and a half after his nomination win, a mystery person drops off a package at a newspaper. The package outlines Saip’s ﬁnancially-troubled past: one bankruptcy plus a later protection from bankruptcy ﬁling. A politician with a past of money troubles. Makes great headlines. But is it really such a big deal?

Lorne Mayencourt, a former Liberal MLA and the Conservative federal candidate in Vancouver Centre in the last election, declared bankruptcy twice. And he was pretty open about it—it was one of the ﬁrst things out of his mouth when he introduced himself to our sister paper, the WestEnder, back in 2001. The 1990s were a bad decade for Saip. He threw a lot of money in an oriented strandboard mill proposal, expecting to get Chinese ﬁnancial backing. Then Tianamen Square hit and the Chinese weren’t too happy about being criticized for killing unarmed protesters, so the money dried up.

Throw in a divorce and a custody battle and Saip’s bottom line looked like something Jim Flaherty would come up with. Despite knowing about Saip’s old money woes, the Conservatives forced him out on Thursday after the story broke. Saip said he was upfront with Tories all along about his past financial troubles. There’s also been questions about Saip being allowed to seek the nomination in the first place. He wasn’t a member for the required amount of time, but that was waived by the Conservatives. So if this all such a big deal why did the Conservatives let him run in the first place?

It likely shows that the Conservatives are running their nomination meetings with too much haste. There was an understandable desire to get candidates in place prior to yesterday’s election call. But the mess in Delta-Richmond East is all the Conservatives’ own doing. They’ve dumped a candidate who is seen as electable in the vote-rich Delta portion of the riding. They’ve rejected the wishes of the majority of those who voted in the nomination meeting. Dale Saip isn’t the one who should be embarrassed, it’s the Conservatives.

EDITOR BHREANDÁIN CLUGSTON, 604-247-3730 editor@richmondreview.com STAFF REPORTERS MATTHEW HOEKSTRA, 604-247-3732 mhoekstra@richmondreview.com MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL, 604-247-3733 martin@richmondreview.com SPORTS EDITOR DON FENNELL, 604-247-3731 sports@richmondreview.com

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After his government fell yesterday to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (left) is going to the polls. Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff (right) and other opposition parties defeated the government in a conﬁdence motion.

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CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJORK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE DEPARTMENT GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com KAY KRISTIANSEN, 604-247-3701 kay@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published in Richmond every Thursday and Saturday by Black Press Ltd.

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

ich Coleman is B.C.’s fourth energy minister in the past year, which is as good a measure as any of the political storm that has rocked the government.

On only his second day on the job, Coleman was already showing why Pre-

mier Christy Clark calls him a “tough guy” who can stare down the bigspending BC Hydro. Clark is, of course, concerned that it may not be “good for families” if Hydro rates go up 50 per cent in the next five years. The city media made a big story out of how Coleman is considering pulling the plug on the smart meter program or some other expensive project like the Ruskin dam overhaul. Interim NDP leader Dawn Black is demanding that the new premier “tackle skyrocketing Hydro rates” now that she’s eliminated poverty by raising the minimum wage. Don’t hold your breath. What Coleman actually mused about in his first scrum as energy minister was “amortization” and such. It’s not a question of whether or not B.C.’s 20-year lapse in grid and dam upgrades needs fixing, only how fast it’s done. Take the Ruskin dam.

Many B.C. residents are unaware of the string of hydro dams along the north shore of the Fraser River, namely the Coquitlam, Alouette, Stave and Ruskin dams. They are mainly known for the campsites and recreational beaches on their reservoirs. These are among B.C.’s oldest hydro assets, privately developed. The Coquitlam River was dammed in 1914 and has recently had a second earth-fill dam added downstream to mitigate the inevitable earthquake catastrophe. The Stave Falls dam was completed in 1911 and the Ruskin dam followed in 1929. Their modest power output kept up with growing demand – at huge cost to salmon runs – and connecting tunnels between reservoirs also provide flood control. Ruskin dam is a mossy old concrete monolith wedged in a granite gorge. Until it’s completely rebuilt, even a moderate

earthquake would not be good for families downstream in the village of Ruskin. The Ruskin upgrade alone is estimated at a staggering $800 million, if it starts next year and is done by 2018. It could be delayed to give Coleman and Clark a short-term political boost, if they want to gamble on a deadly dam failure. The resulting inland tsunami would have B.C. featured on CNN for a couple of weeks. Delaying this longoverdue work further will also certainly push the cost over $1 billion. Coleman could rein in BC Hydro without directly risking lives by delaying smart meter installation. But as described last week, this project is also unavoidable, and delay can only lead to bigger costs and rate hikes. Coleman could possibly reduce the rate impact via privatization. According to BC Hydro’s most radical union, COPE local 378, this is imminent, as the utility’s contract with Accenture

expires in 2013. COPE produced the infamous “Gordon Campbell wants to kill your grandma!” ad campaign for the 2009 election, and its penchant for overstatement continues. It issued a news release last week warning of the “possible breakup” of BC Hydro in outsourcing agreements as much as three times the size of the Accenture deal. (In 2003 BC Hydro contracted with Accenture to provide customer service, finance, information technology and other backoffice functions.) A BC Hydro spokesman advises me that no, the utility is not considering breaking itself up into three entities, or greatly expanding its outsourcing. The next time you hear about a quick solution for rising electricity rates, take it with a grain of salt. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for The Richmond Review and Black Press. Reach him at tfletcher@blackpress.ca.

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letters Declare war on carpenter ants

Fuel pipeline like an invasive pest

Editor: I read with amusement Andrea Phillpottsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; column on carpenter ants (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ants come and go, but your health is irreplaceable,â&#x20AC;? March 19) and felt compelled to write a follow-up to her assertions regarding the safe-and-effective use of chemicals to rid her home of these nasty little pests. The Richmond Reviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headline may paraphrase the writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sentiments about nontoxic pest-removal options with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ants come and go, but your health is irreplaceable.â&#x20AC;? She fails to mention however, in my humble opinion, just how insidious this tiny creature can become. Further trivializing the problem with her following statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Houses could be ďŹ xed. But my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health is irreplaceable,â&#x20AC;? should really read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Houses may need to be rebuilt, but my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health is worth a whole lot of green.â&#x20AC;? If you want to be truly accurate about such potentially home-destroying invaders like carpenter ants. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy for her that her simple use of green washing with borax has seemingly done the trick

Editor: The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation plans to have oil tankers travelling 15 kilometres east up the south arm of the Fraser River to unload and store up to 80 million litres of jet fuel on banks of the Fraser River in seismic sensitive ground that will straddle large parts of Richmond with unreasonable risk and responsibility to our environment, health and prosperity. It is the most cost effective option for the corporation. However, I feel it is one of the worst options (over other options previously presented) due to risks to the environment, health, safety, and prosperity of Richmond residents. The project will place 80 million litres of fuel storage and 15 kilometres of pipeline directly adjacent to and through residential, commercial and agricultural communities. In the event of ďŹ re the taxpayers of Richmond will foot the bill and the question of whether the Richmond Fire-Rescue has sufďŹ cient resources to contend with such an event arises. Not to mention the quagmire that would ensue from trying to contain a spill of fuel and toxic fuel additives on a ďŹ&#x201A;owing river. Talking with my neighbors (I am a resident of the condominiums adjacent to the potential off-loading site) and with many others, there was a sense of helplessness, a sense that Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation does not care

to rid her home of carpenter ants, yet these large and black creepy crawlies are no easily-solved matter once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to nest within your home. Ask any of the local pest-control companies about the worst thing you can have, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carpenter ants. As a part-time property developer who has seen my share of ďŹ&#x201A;ippers, I can tell you from ďŹ rst-hand experience how serious these creatures should be taken whenever spotted lurking about your West Coast, rain-forest abode. Kill on sight, I say. Homeowners should also make sure any signs of water damage to their wood structures should be replaced immediately. Any signs of wood rot and your high-priced piece of the property pie could be destroyed as though termites were moving inâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;en masse! These horrible insects donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat the wood and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attack structurally sound softwood, but as soon as there are any signs of water damage and/or dry rot, a carpenter antâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antennae zero in on potential new sites for their colony to expand

into. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll voraciously chew through the structural integrity of most homes with no maintenance in no time at all as they build chambers to raise their growing numbers of young. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ever unlucky enough to buy a home with carpenter ants as guests, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no laughing matter to get rid of, short of ripping out walls, ďŹ&#x201A;oors, celings and attics in search of destroying their queen. Once the colony reaches a size thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only limited to the availability of rotten wood matter, they begin to branch out until theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all over your place if you let it run down. Buy your non-toxic, homemade, Internet, quick-ďŹ x solutions that offer to help, but my advice is to clean up any piles of wood laying around in the rain next to your home, ďŹ rst and foremost. Then, to anyone unfortunate to ďŹ nd these home invaders, declare war! No options should be off the table unless money is no object and you like watching Mother Nature eat up what was once your pride and joy of a home here in the so-called Best Place on Earth. Barry (Bear) Goulden Lulu Island

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letters Disneyland is a great family holiday

Give Richmond back its $29.6 million

Editor: Re: “More to growing up than Disneyland,” Letters, March 17. Jennifer Thuncher in her letter tells of not taking her sons to Disneyland firstly because of financing and then because of resisting pressure to giving them a normal childhood. If parents cannot afford the cost of taking their children to Disneyland this is sad but understandable but to refuse because of some “noble” reason borders on the cruel. Disneyland has to be one of the purest and most unadulterated places families can go to be entertained. From the excitement of first walking down “Main Street USA” to carrying exhausted kids back to the car it is non-stop fun. With Mickie, Minnie and the gang everybody gets into the spirit of the surroundings and lets themselves be kids again.

Editor: The federal Conservative government made a proﬁt of $29.6 million at the expense of Richmond taxpayers in the Garden City lands agreement of March 2010 between the federal Conservative government, Musqueam First Nation and the City of Richmond. Throughout 2008, candidate Alice Wong campaigned vigorously on the Garden City lands issue. She promoted and promised the Kwantlen Urban Agricultural Education Plan at press conferences and utilized a visit by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to demonstrate her commitment to provide an urban park for Richmond. She also promised to work with the minister responsible for the federally-owned Canada Lands Corporation to ensure “the return of the Garden City lands to the Crown so that plans may be made to secure the lands in perpetuity for the beneﬁt of our constituents.” Ms. Carol Day (Letters, March 19) claims MP Alice Wong was forced

Whether with kids or without all can enjoy reasonable priced family entertainment. The letter-writer also calls Disneyland “the class-dividing expectation that it is now.” In my six visits I saw every ethnic group, every skin colour and all sorts of different attire but everybody was engaged in one thing having a good time and being respectful and courteous to each other. Hopefully when the letter-writer’s sons are old enough to make their own decisions they will go to Disneyland with their kids, and grandmother can stay home alone and miss all the fun. Alan Halliday Richmond Editor’s note: In “More to growing up than Disneyland,” the letter-writer went to Disneyland as a child, but that part was edited out of her letter.

to remain silent and be ineffective on the issue because, “There was a legal agreement. (Ms. Wong) and the government would have broken the agreement if they had used his approach.” However, the “legal agreement” was signed in 2005. If Alice Wong knew she would be unable to implement her promises on the Garden City lands, why did she campaign so vigorously on the issue throughout 2008? Also, there are no terms in the “legal agreement” of 2005 that either force the federal Conservative government to keep its share of the March 2010 Garden City lands agreement or prevent it from returning $29.6 million to Richmond. I am asking Alice Wong to return the $29.6 million to Richmond taxpayers. Joe Peschisolido Richmond Federal Liberal Candidate Editor’s note: The $29.6 million went to Canada Lands Company, which is owned by the federal government.

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letters Water rates will have to increase Editor: The City of Richmond has recently approved the installation of 30 water meters in residential complexes. The objective is to save money for participants, and apparently one 220 unit strata alone anticipates savings of $14,000 a year. No one can argue with the equity in having metered water, a user pay system is much fairer and encourages conservation. However, as evidenced by many jurisdictions in the United States and closer to home on Vancouver Island, these short term â&#x20AC;&#x153;savingsâ&#x20AC;? will eventually evaporate for most. Less money raised through accurate metering and conservation result in lower revenue for the utility provider. The utility provider also has little room to reduce itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive ďŹ xed utility costs. So how is the ďŹ nancial shortfall made up? Water rates have to increase. Yes, conservation is a good thing, and we should all make an effort not to squander our natural resources. But as in all things, if someone is paying a dollar less, it is only because that dollar is expected to come from somewhere else. K. A. Hogarth-Davis Richmond

Why use nuclear power? Editor: With the events happening in Japan of a possible nuclear meltdown, why are we using this type of power generation to begin with? We should not use this form until we are fully capable of disposing the spent cartridges safely or instantly neutralizing them. Our biggest enemy is man.

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letters We can only high-five ourselves for so long

Assimilation was never intended

Editor: On March 18, I attended the Diversity Dialogue Conference held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, hosted by Richmond Multicultural Community Services (formerly Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society). The theme was engaging youth in diversity dialogue. When I posed the question of why we even haveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as a societyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;driven ourselves into a situation where such matters need to be discussed and addressed, and how wider systemic issues can be tackled with youth involved, the panelists failed to even answer the question, and mightily succeeded in sidestepping them. This is unmediated cowardice as I posed a question of how we can reshape our diversity discourse to transcend the boundaries that are inherent and reinforced in our social, economic, and political institutions.

Editor: In D.M. Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March 4 letter (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lessons on integrationâ&#x20AC;?), the letterwriter once again brought up the assimilation topic. While the letterwriter did present some valid reasons of why the Chinese in Richmond would not practice English, unfortunately the biggest reason was left out in his article. The truth may be shocking for some, but I feel a frank but honest discussion is more healthy than being polite but hypocritical: For many of the Chinese in Vancouver, becoming Canadian was never a reason why we moved here, nor do we have the desire to do so. Rather, we see ourselves as Chinese expatriates, living in Canada for a short-term purpose, be it providing our kids to an easier education environment, setting up a business, or even just taking a long vacation. Much like many Canadians who spend some years living overseas and eventually return to their homeland, a lot of us would just spend several years in Canada and eventually return to Asia. With that mindset in mind, it would be silly to think that many expatriates would actually take the effort and learn a foreign lan-

We struggle with the intersectional balancing challenge of wanting to allow disparate social groups to make their normative assertions in society while also pushing for a sense of liberal-internationalist collectivity of multiculturalism/integrationism where nuances and uniqueness get drowned out. We maintain a double standard of prejudice in some aspects of daily life (economic competition) while fighting against it in others (economically detached peergroups). I was immediately repudiated for not celebrating the success already achieved by youth to-date, despite the fact that I have been an active advocate for youth empowerment. I was essentially shamed for asking my question because a panelist believed that the status quo is satisfactory and that we should be selfcongratulating instead of despondent. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t advocate

for wallowing in pessimism. However, self-congratulating approaches to ever-present toxic social conditions have more than many times empirically led to socially nonprogressive inertia and complacency. When authorities are too afraid to go on verbatim about what needs to be done tomorrow, how in the world are we supposed to build inclusive and socially progressive communities if those in leadership roles lack the vernacular to talk about it openly and honestly? We can only highfive ourselves for what was done yesterday for so long, Richmond. If one ever wants to dig deeper and get answers to these questions directly, individuals should not be admonished for asking the hard questions, and kicking up a storm instead of letting sleeping dogs lie. Colin Chau Richmond

guage, in this case English. Furthermore, many Chinese simply see Canada as a vacation home, allowing them to come for a couple of months every year and enjoy Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great outdoors after a year of hard work in China. Much like many Americans who have a vacation home in Mexico, would anyone actually expect these Americans to take learning Spanish seriously? Rather, the Americans would expect the area where his Mexican vacation home is located to be an English friendly environment, and the same goes for us Chinese expatriates, and this has made Richmond the way it is today, catering to Chinese expatriates like me and many others. I really do hope the Canadians can come to the realization that we are here not because we wanted to be Canadian, but simply because we like the resource this country provides to us. Much like many of your ancestors who came to this land, not because of they wanted to become natives, but because they desire the resources and opportunities in this land. So please, my friends, set your expectations right. Ray Lin Richmond

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Staff Reporter Dozens of workers recruited from the Philippines to work as cooks and servers at Lower Mainland Denny’s restaurants didn’t get what they were promised, a $10 million class-action lawsuit claims. The workers signed contracts promising airfare, wages, hours of work, overtime and other working conditions, but Denny’s parent companies Northland Properties Corporation and Dencan Restaurants Inc., didn’t live up to their promises, the suit claims. “In reliance upon and in consideration of these binding terms, the class members left their homes

federal government, Dominguez was required to pay an additional $2,750, for which she was also not compensated, according to the suit. A Denny’s spokesperson said an investigation into the allegations is ongoing, but offered no other comment. Lawyer Christopher Foy is seeking punitive damages for the defendants’ “outrageous and malicious conduct.” The lawsuit claims the defendants are taking advantage of the temporary foreign workers’ vulnerability to cause “humiliation, anxiety, damage to self-confidence or self-esteem...and caused loss of dignity.” In one case, the lawsuit claims employee Alfredo Sales was fired as a direct result of his inquiries into the payment of outstanding overtime and his request for compensation for his airfare from the Philippines. Foy said the application for certification of the class-action suit will be heard in B.C. Supreme Court this August. If the case is certified, it will then be scheduled to go to trial.

Economist maintains outlook for improving economy by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver’s unemployment rate spiked to 9.2 per cent last month but one economist says the big increase doesn’t mean the region is slipping back into recession. The Metro jobless rate is up 2.3 percentage points from 6.9 per cent

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Shoe fundraiser collects 300 kicks West Richmond helps victims of Philippines flood by Michael Mui Contributor

iving shoes, not money—that’s the motto teens at West Richmond Community Centre have taken to help victims of the 2009 Philippines flood. “We just got word about how the village (Sito Pulo) was still suffering the effects, they didn’t have lots of basic necessities like shoes and clothing,” said Seth Cunningham, the community centre’s youth development co-ordinator. Since February, more than 30 teenagers from the community centre’s Youth In Action group collected nearly 300 pairs of shoes—in an effort to help prevent the thousands of village youth living in the stagnant water from catching foot diseases. But the Barefoot Project was a grassroots initiative. Eighteen-year-old Shira Sneg started the fundraiser after hearing an eyewitness’ story. “My mom’s friend told me of how he went to a town that was still suffering,” she said. “She told me what happened…the town of Sito Pulo needs shoes.” Sneg and her friends then found some sponsors to help out. “One is the parents of the After School Care program at West Richmond…Hugh Boyd Secondary School, McMath Secondary School...and also people who are working here,” she said, adding that there’s a reason why she doesn’t collect money donations—Sneg wants to make sure the quality of the shoes are better than money can buy.

Michael Mui photo Isra Jaffar, 17 (from left to right), Prerna Sood, 15, Mikee Hertez, 15, and Shira Sneg, 18, helped collect shoes to aid victims in the 2009 Philippines ﬂood.

“When we’re getting the shoes, we’re getting from the best material so they can last forever,” she said confidently.

By Alice Wong, MP

Crimes … and Punishment FROM COAST-TO-COAST-TO COAST, laws and their eӽective enforcement are among Canadians· highest priorities. In the Ӿve years of Conservative government, new legislation has been introduced increasing penalties for property crimes and street racing (an activity that has had tragic consequences here in Richmond). We·ve also seen the end of conditional sentences – often referred to as “house arrest” – where grievous bodily harm has been done to the victim(s). Our government has introduced new and tougher laws to combat organized crime, and violent bike and youth gangs. We·ve given our law enforcement professionals the Ӿnancial, human, and technological resources required to Ӿght “identity theft”. We·ve strengthened our DNA data bank to protect Canadians from violent oӽenders and we·ve eliminated the practice of giving “2 for 1” credit to convicted criminals for the time they served in custody prior to sentencing. If they do the crime – they do the time. Despite opposition from the Liberals and the NDP, we·ve addressed safety concerns for our youth by increasing the age of protection for sexual activity from 14 to 16 years, and by increasing penalties for drug and alcohol-impaired driving. At the time of this writing, I don·t know whether Canadians will be forced into another election that no one, save a few opportunistic politicians, seems to want. What I do know, however, is that if there is an election, I am going to be proud to stand beside this government·s record for Ӿghting crime and protecting Canadians.

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health bio-identical hormones, myths about soy and hormone health and more. To register visit any branch of Richmond public Library, call 604231-6413 or register online at www. yourlibrary.ca/whatson.cfm. Quote program No. 220. Dr. Dhiman is co-owner of the Brio Integrative Health Centre Inc. in Richmond. She has been practicing since 2003. Dr. Dhiman writes a monthly column in The Richmond Review called “Healthy Habit.”

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It is with mixed thoughts that the Richmond Community Foundation and Richmond Youth Foundation say goodbye to Martin Hui this spring. Martin was instrumental in initiating the RYF after joining the Board of the RCF in 2007. Under his guidance and work to structure the organization it has grown from strength to strength into the vital youth orientated group it is today. As Chair for two years Martin impressed the may community members and business people he came into contact with. He also inspired countless youth to step up and contribute their leadership, time and efforts to the RYF philanthropic cause, ensuring it’s successful continuance. We know you’ll do well in the future Martin. All the best for your law and business studies in Ontario, and please remember, there will always be a welcome here in Richmond. Working to make Richmond a better place to Live, Work, LEARN and Play.

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ypertension is deﬁned as a consistent blood pressure reading over 140mmHg/90mmHg. According to the Heart and Stroke foundation 25 per cent of Canadians suffer from hypertension and 42 per cent of those are not aware that they have it. Blood pressure that is left uncontrolled can increase the risk for heart disease; it is also the No. 1 risk factor for stroke. Conditions of the heart are often referred to as the silent killer. Heart disease includes: atherosclerosis, angina, heart attack and atrial fibrillation, to name a few. If blood pressure is left untreated it can increase the risk of developing heart disease.

This article is in no way intended to replace or discontinue pharmaceutical prescriptions for hypertension. It is, however, intended to illustrate lifestyle changes that can often begin to reverse the root issue and, under medical supervision, methodically decrease the dosage of medication. In my practice, my aim is to determine the underlying imbalance resulting in the diagnosed condition. If there is a diagnosis of hypertension, a medication is given to lower the blood pressure. When the medication is taken away, the condition will return. Medication to lower blood pressure, whether natural or pharmaceutical, is masking the problem. Several lifestyle factors will contribute to hypertension, when the lifestyle factors are changed, the result can be a decrease of blood pressure. Vitamin D levels: Vitamin D is a simple inexpensive way to decrease risk for hypertension. Vitamin D blocks the uptake of cholesterol by certain cells of the body. Vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation, optimize insulin levels,

and reduce calcification and hardening of the arteries. Best to have good exposure to sunlight with supplementation in darker months. Omega 3 to 6 ratio: An essential oil such as cod liver oil is an omega 3 oil. Fish oils (salmon, cod, and halibut), flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, beans, grass fed beef or bison are also rich in omega 3. The North American diet is far too high in omega 6 oils as compared to omega 3. It is about 20:1 ratio; it should be 1:1. This imbalance in ratio sets the stage for inflammation and hypertension. Eliminate or reduce unsaturated omega 6 oils such as—corn, soy, safflower, margarine, and vegetable oil. Other heart healthy oils are: grass fed butter, avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. A common but inaccurate myth: saturated fats clog arteries. Truth: the fatty acids found in arteries are mostly unsaturated (74 per cent), including the above mentioned soy and corn oil. Diet—reduced grains/ sugar/salt: When grains/sugars are dramatically reduced in the diet, it is an efficient way to optimize insulin levels.

Uncontrolled insulin and hypertension often go hand in hand. Excess grains in the diet and excess sugar lead to liver congestion and increased cholesterol production. Excess salt can cause constriction of the heart vessels and water retention. Mental-emotional stressors: Incorporating stress management techniques and lifestyle changes dramatically reduces the risk of hypertension and heart disease, more so than those treated with cholesterol drugs and for smoking cessation combined. Treating the underlying emotional health is key. Exercise: The heart is a very powerful muscle and needs to be exercised. Exercise pumps the blood, oxygenates the body, takes toxins out of the body and keeps the heart vessels smoother and flexible. One pill cannot correct lifestyle factors. A pill will get a person out of the danger zone, and allow time to safely introduce lifestyle changes. Dr. Neetu Dhiman is a naturopathic physician at Brio Integrative Health Centre Inc. She can be reached at briohealth@ yourbriohealth.com

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community Developer offers scholarships for students The vice-president of a Richmond real estate development company has created a new scholarship program with three high schools. The Ampri Group is starting the Dream Grow Inspire Scholarship Program where Grade 12 students at Matthew McNair, A.R. MacNeill and R.C. Palmer secondary schools will be eligible for three $1000 scholarships. Amit Sandhu, vicepresident of Ampri Group, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reassurance to our clients and community that when we do business, you can bet that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll invest resources back in local programs and initiatives.â&#x20AC;? Sandhu, who is a McNair grad, said the inspiration for this program came from his parents, and the name of the scholarship is the slogan of the family business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mother and father followed their dreams, they learned many things along the way and encouraged those around them to achieve

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Matthew Hoekstra photo Sammy Li, 34, (left) and Samson Chan, 38, owners of Designo Autohouse, are tuning up a trio of cars for display at the Vancouver International Auto Show.

body kits, suspension, wheels, custom interiors and paint. “To us, we like detail stuff,” said co-owner Sammy Li from his Clarke Place shop. “We make sure every single part is right.” Li, 34, showed his passion for custom modiﬁcations in the ﬁrst car he owned—a Honda Civic hatchback, to which he added

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pring has sprung for most areas of the country and the average homeowner’s “honeydo” list likely has its share of outdoor landscaping tasks that need to be tackled. The right tools can make easier work of outdoor chores. Whatever the landscaping project, the right tools will make any task that much easier. There are certain items every homeowner should have in his or her gardening arsenal. •Soil cultivator: A multi-pronged tool that breaks up clods of soil and grass to provide easier planting. •Various garden hoes: Hoes can be used for breaking up soil, weeding, cultivating, aerating, and many other purposes. •Spading fork: Another tool that loosens soil with straight tines that dig through dense soil. •Shovel: A multipurpose shovel can dig through dirt, gravel and the like. •Rake: A steel-pronged rake will till soil and spread out mulch and other organic matter in planting beds. A flexible rake is good for collecting leaves and thatch.

•Edger: Available as manual or gas powered, an edger gives planting beds and the edges of lawns a clean look. •String trimmer: Weeds can easily be trimmed with a string trimmer that can work around bushes and other hard-toreach areas. •Gloves: Avoid blisters and insect bites with durable gloves that protect the hands. •Lawnmower: To maintain a healthy lawn it will have to be trimmed to the correct height. A manual or powered lawn mower is the essential landscaper’s tool. •Collection bags/bins: To properly dispose of organic matter like leaves and branches, it pays to have recyclable or reusable bags on hand for transporting waste. •Hoses: Drip irrigation hoses can deliver water right to plants’ roots where they need it most. A regular nozzle-powered hose can be used for cleaning and misting plants and surrounding hardscapes. •Compost bin: “Black gold” is the ideal landscaping supplement. By creating compost from discarded food, a homeowner can generate the prime fertilizer needed to keep plants healthy. •Wheelbarrow: Transporting gravel,

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rocks, mulch, shrubbery, and many other garden essentials is made easier with the help of a wheelbarrow or a garden cart. •Branch pruner: A durable branch trimmer/pruner can cut through thick or thin branches and keep landscape items tidy.

Pruning also helps promote growth of many flowers and shrubs. •Overhead pruner: Errant branches in hard-to-reach areas can be trimmed with an overhead pruner with an extendable arm.

Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about spring greening

dopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is something many people do selflessly in an effort to protect the environment and ensure that generations to come have a healthy planet.

But that same lifestyle can also pay instant dividends, helping homeowners save money and creating a healthier atmosphere in which to live. As spring cleaning season gets set to hit full swing, what better time to do some “spring greening?” Homeowners can make the most of spring cleaning by making several manageable changes around the house that can protect the environment without disrupting one’s current lifestyle. •Clean green. Instead of using harmful chemical cleaners when cleaning around the house this spring, choose green cleaning supplies that don’t release harmful chemicals or toxins into the air. •Paint with the planet in mind. Spring is a popular time to repaint rooms in the house. Homeowners with painting on their to-do list this spring cleaning season should choose no- or low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints. •Fix those drafts. Chances are, after a long winter homeowners are well aware of which rooms were warm and which might have had drafts. Visit those colder rooms and plug any air leaks around the house. This will result in a lower heating bill next winter and could save substantial amounts of energy. For homeowners with attics, checking the attic for air infiltration should be done each and every year. •Explore alternative landscaping methods. Xeriscaping, a style of landscape design that requires little or no irrigation, can save significant amounts of water. However, homeowners should consult a landscaping professional to determine if xeriscaping is a viable alternative to more traditional landscaping in their region. If xeriscaping can be done, then homeowners will save water while also reducing the use of potentially harmful pesticides and chemicals commonly used to keep lawns looking lush. •Go low-flow. Spring cleaning isn’t just for clearing

Unplugging appliances when they’re not in use is one of many ways homeowners can protect the planet.

out the winter clutter. It’s also a time when many homeowners fix up the house. If replacing showerheads, faucets or even toilets is on the to-do list, replace existing fixtures with low-flow models to save water and money. •Shop for sustainable materials. Sustainable flooring is growing in popularity now that going green has truly taken off. Search for wood that has been harvested in an environmentally friendly ways. Sustainable flooring materials include bamboo and cork, which many homeowners find as aesthetically appealing as it is eco-friendly. •Double it up. Single-pane windows not only allow lots of external noise into the house, but they also contribute to heat loss in the winter, forcing residents to turn up the thermostat and waste more energy as a result. Installing double-pane windows will keep more external noise at bay, and allow homeowners to minimize heat loss in the winter. •Unplug the appliances. Perhaps nothing around the house silently uses energy as much as a pluggedin appliance that’s not being used. Certain estimates suggest as much as 40 percent of a monthly utility bill is going toward powering home appliances that are turned off. While every home is different, it’s a safe bet that most homes can save energy by simply unplugging appliances that aren’t in use.

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

Seafair Thunder are Hockey Night kids Atom team will introduce NHL game during pre-game show April 9 by Don Fennell Sports Editor Seafair Thunder will be in the national TV spotlight April 9 as the Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids. The local Atom C5 team will be featured on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, introducing an NHL game during the pre-game show at 3:30 p.m. The Thunder is one of 25 minor hockey clubs selected at random this season from nationwide

submissions. “This is going to be fun,” said Stephen Chen, before joining teammates for taping at the Richmond Ice Centre. Stephen’s mom, Anne, entered the Thunder in the contest after seeing a promo at a local rink. “It’s great for kids this age to experience, but I think it’s even more real for the parents,” she said. “We found out about three weeks ago, in the middle of our playoffs,”

Don Fennell photo Thunder coach Ben Chen and his son Stephen with the Paciﬁc Coast Amateur Hockey Association President’s Cup.

said Thunder manager Madeleine Csillag-Wong. “It was amazing news to share with them.” The 2010-11 season was a special one in so many ways for the Thunder. Not only did they become Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids, but also won a Presidents league banner in the Paciﬁc Coast Amateur Hockey Association with just 13 players. “For some of the kids this is the ﬁrst year of hockey, and others just learned to skate,” said Csillag-Wong. “My own child is astonished how much this small group has accomplished. He’s had so much. One of the neat things about this group of children is that they’re similar in age and many go to school together. None of them think they’re superstars and want to make each other look good on the ice. I think everyone on the team has put the puck in the net, including two kids that play goal.” Seafair is a small association, so everyone is excited for the Thunder, said Anne. “The kids worked really hard (for their achieve-

Richmond Sports Awards call for nominations The best in Richmond athletics will be celebrated May 5 at the 12th annual Richmond Sports Awards and Recognition Banquet at the Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Nominations are now being accepted for the awards, which are presented by The Richmond Review in conjunction with the Richmond Sports Council and City of Richmond. Categories are as follows: •High school (athletes aged 13 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2011) •Junior (athletes aged 13 to 18 competing on a community-based team) •Adult (athletes aged 19 to 40) •Master (athletes aged 41 to 55) •Senior (athletes aged 56

and over) •Post Secondary (athletes participating on a university or college team) •Ofﬁcial (referee) •Administrator (contributing to a sport other than as an athlete or ofﬁcial) •Coach •Team •Athlete with a Disability •Special Olympian Email nominations (a guide and nomination form can be downloaded at contest.richmondreview.com/ Richmond_Sports_Awards. pdf ) to the attention of Don Fennell at sports@richmondreview.com. Nominations close March 31, so hurry! Tickets for the awards ceremony are available at a cost of $35 each and may be reserved at 604-2473731.

Don Fennell photo Seafair Thunder ham it up for the camera during taping for their appearance on Hockey Night in Canada April 9. The Atom team is one of 25 minor hockey teams from across Canada to be chosen to introduce an NHL game as the Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids.

ments),” she said, noting they were without a coach until her husband, Ben, volunteered. Judie Cummer, a Richmond branch manager of Scotiabank, said: “Scotiabank has always been proud of our support of minor hockey in Canada

and we hope this program gives kids a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to feel the excitement of Hockey Night in Canada and the big leagues” We’re thrilled to be ‘calling up’ another 25 teams this season,” Cummer said.

The taping for the April 9 broadcast began with the Thunder cheering in their dressing room and later on the ice, where they also showed their puck skills. Hockey Night in Canada will present three NHL games April 9. The

tripleheader begins at noon with the Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins, followed by the Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames. The NHL regular seasons winds up April 10.

After rash of injuries Bantams ﬁnish strong The Richmond minor hockey Bantam A1 team saw their fortunes take a complete turnaround at year’s end. Faced with long-term injuries from Game 3 of the season through mid-January, the Blues ﬁnally got everyone healthy for a late playoff run. Making up lost ground, the Blues fell just short in their quest for a league championship banner, winning six of their last seven regularseason games. Turning their late season surge towards the playoffs was the next step for the Blues. With an 8-1-1 win-loss record in the playoffs, the Blues secured the President’s league banner. It was then on to the Abbotsford tournament for the next challenge where they defeated opponents from Powell River, Oceanside, Calgary and the host Abbotsford team before doubling Cal-

Richmond Bantam A1 Blues fought through 93 man-games lost to injury to win the Presidents Series playoff banner.

gary’s Pursuit of Excellence 6-3 to reach the final. Richmond then defeated a second Calgary team that had allowed only five goals in five games to win the championship. With an overall 20-2-1 record, the Blues’ coaching staff couldn’t help wonder-

ing what could have been if the Blues had not lost 93 man-games to injury. The Blues were coached by Grant Coates, along with assistants Steve and Brandon Yip and Larry Beryar. The players were: Rajan Beryar, Ryan Smith, Kevin Coates, Colin Phang, Con-

nor Kluthe-Tasaka, Bowen Bakken, Marcus Leung, Tyler Yip, Chandler Bradley, Elvis Jansons, Nick DePutter, Roman Pallone, Muhammad Abdul Baasit, Steven Watanabe, Kieran Docherty, Connor McWilliams, Eitan Bloom and Fabian Pacheco and Matthew Mah.

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Don Fennell photo Kwantlen students Shan Shan Sheng and Han Jin (Jessica) Li enjoyed making new friends at the recent tournament hosted by the Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Federation.

business Arthur Coren. cally. But as much as the “It’s an opportunity for tournaments the CCTTF us to both reach out to organize are the community about developand also support ing local talent, student recreation building bridges and athletics. It’s between culfantastic that tures is also a more and more goal. students are get“Making ting involved in this.” friends via the A small group of sport of table TCHAO tennis is always Kwantlen students one of the primary goals participated in the recent of the CCTTF,” said Tchao. invitational, including “To (achieve) this, we two from China. (feel) incorporating tour“I like playing table tennaments of this nature... nis, but I hadn’t played for so long so I came out is important.” Kwantlen Polytech- for fun,” said Shan Shan nic University is a keen Sheng. partner in the CCTTF’s “I wanted to the join mission. the group mostly for ex“We are pleased to be ercise,” said Han Jin (Jesa sponsor,” said dean of sica) Li. “And as Canada

is a multicultural country, table tennis is a sport which can help bring us together in a healthy way.” Adde d Naruis Magol: “Peop l e MAGOL don’t have to feel alienated with people there to help them out.” One of Magol’s dreams is to play table tennis for Canada at the international level. “I want to join the national team one day and if I practice on a regular basis perhaps that will will get me there.”

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Following what organizers deemed the “overwhelming success” of the inaugural Chinese Friendship Table Tennis Open and Invitation Tournament last July, it seemed hard to imagine anything could top it. But the Metro Vancouver Invitational, held recently at the Richmond Olympic Oval, did just that, said chief umpire Tony Shaw. “We had about 140 players, some entered in three or four events each,” he said. “And now that we have a centre of excellence at the Richmond Olympic Oval, we want to let local players know about this magniﬁcent venue equipped with 18 brand new tables. In the future we hope we can create more, even higher-level events like national or event international tournaments which we’re working on.” Shaw is no stranger to elite table tennis. Widely r e garded SHAW as one of the world’s top umpires, the Richmond resident routinely travels the globe to ofﬁciate at international events. Shaw is also vice-president of the Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Federation, working closely with president Claude Tchao to promote the game lo-

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Richmond ruggers earn split with Brit Lions With a groan from Tim Ross about the impending sunny weather, the Richmond Rugby Club’s second squad took to the ﬁeld last Saturday against the Brit Lions intent on securing a playoff spot in the newly-revamped seconnd tier of the B.C. Second Division. With a couple of injuries, and a missing player or two, the squad was still

conﬁdent in their abilities to retain their dominance of the league. In the ﬁrst half they would not disappoint taking a commanding 26-0 lead. The second half was a little lacklustre, but Richmond was able to hold on for a 33-17 win. Brit gained a measure of revenge in First Division play, defeating Richmond 33-20.

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Buyers line up in Richmond. Lineups of eager homebuyers aren’t anything new for Polygon Homes – they’ve experienced several queues of excited purchasers at their new projects throughout Metro Vancouver in recent months. “Each one seems to build on the success of the last,” says Polygon’s Ralph Archibald. Homebuyers were lining up again on the weekend for the chance to purchase a Polygon home. The lineups started early in the morning at Mayfair Place, Polygon Homes’ latest offering in Richmond’s Alexandra Gardens. The project offers one-, twoand three-bedroom apartment residences; in the initial release of 60 homes, however, units ranged from 780 square feet to 1,000 sq. ft. in two-bedroom plans. Of the 60 homes released, 51 were sold; Polygon is preparing to release the second building in the next few weeks. “We are so pleased to have another strong opening in the Alexandra Gardens neighbourhood,” says Polygon senior

vice-president of sales and marketing Ralph Archibald. “This is our fifth community there in the past few years and each one seems to build on the success of the last.” Polygon has also recently had lineups at its new communities in Coquitlam, UBC and Abbotsford.

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It’s the oldest city in Western Canada. Yet it’s also a growing, expanding municipality with plenty to offer potential future residents, such as new homes in a location that is central in Metro Vancouver. New Westminster, also known as the Royal City, was established in the 1850s and was British Columbia’s first capital. It survived through the devastating 1898 fire and has continued to thrive and grow into the dynamic and diverse city it is today. Onni’s master-planned community, Victoria Hill, is taking shape not far from Queen’s Park, Columbia Street, Royal Avenue and McBride Boulevard, a community that blends distinct yet cohesive neighbourhoods, including landmark towers, townhomes, lowrise residences and communal shops and services – all surrounded with a lush, park-like setting. Onni’s latest, The Grove, offers new lowrise condo residences in the heart of the Victoria Hill community that range in size from 650 square feet to 1,485 sq. ft. Every home has a balcony or patio; some are upwards of 200 sq. ft., notes Onni sales manager Nick Belmar. “There’s some outdoor space for everyone,” he says. “The really cool thing about Victoria Hill is that it’s a community within a community ... there’s a lot of seclusion because of the trees.” There’s more than 100 species of old-growth trees onsite, Belmar says, and a pedestrian overpass into Queen’s Park allows Victoria Hill residents easy access. The proximity to more than 40 acres of preserved

Homes at Onni’s The Grove, located in the master-planned New Westminster community of Victoria Hill, start from $259,900.

green space, major transportation routes and to all the city’s amenities are attracting homebuyers of all ages to The Grove from all over Metro Vancouver, Belmar says, from first-time buyers to step-up buyers to downsizers. Victoria Hill resident Tanya Maglio has been living in the community for three years and says she loves it. “The views are great. We don’t feel like we’re on a busy street because there’s so much green space, and everything we need is a two to five-minute drive away,” she says, and notes she and her family and friends use the community’s trails, which connect to the Central Valley Greenway system, all the time. “It feels safe here. The views are wonderful and we have our own amenities centre with a theatre, gym and boardroom that people use all the time.” Outside, The Grove is a mix of traditional Craftsman and West Coast flavour, while nine-foot ceilings – some

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2 BEDROOM + DEN + 2 BATH

| CENTRAL RICHMOND ADMIRAL’S WALK — This spacious top ﬂr home with its sunny west exposure, provides a partial mountain view and offers 1543 sq ft, 2 bdrm plus Den, 1-1/2 bath. Features include a spacious kitchen with eating area. The dining & living room has a F/P, that opens to a large walkout balcony which provides a view of the north shore mountains. The spacious master bdrm also opens to a walk out balcony and features large closets and half ensuite. Other features include enste ldry, stge locker, 1 secure parking, rec facilities, swimming pool, stge off balcony, guest suite, gardening, and much more that add to the ﬁnishing touches for a place called home. Price to sell at $299,500. For private viewing call Richard Tino at 805-3519.

ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS OR INVESTORS UPDATED 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Quiet, spacious 680 sq ft, 1 bdrm facing S/E in prime location in Richmond. Very close in Richmond Secondary School, library, skating rink, swimming pool, Richmond Centre & Canada Line. Building has been updated which includes, plumbing, carpets, siding etc. Features includes new bathroom, beautiful laminate ﬂooring, wood burning ﬁreplace, spacious living & dining room, large balcony overlooking courtyard, storage locker, secure parking, rec. facilities. Monthly tenanted for $850.00. Price to sell at $221,000. For private viewing call Richard Tino at 604-805-3519.

CENTRAL RICHMOND ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS OR INVESTORS Bright & spacious 653 sq ft, 1 Bdrm facing N in central Richmond closed to Canada Line. Building has been recently updated. Monthly tenanted for $870.00. Price to sell at $210,000. For private viewing call Richard Tino at 604-805-3519.

BUSINESS FOR SALE CONVENIENCE STORE / FAST FOOD This well established 20 seat proﬁtable fast food and restaurant is 1687 sq ft, serves breakfast and lunch, has computer and internet service, Lotto and Keno center, coffee shop and is well situated on the main street of Tsawwassen in an excellent location and high trafﬁc area. Price to sell at $100.000. For private viewing call Richard Tino at 604-805-3519.

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Marcie Anderson 604-270-8831

Sylvia Mahal

Appealing Properties! OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4 PM! Just listed! Pristine 2 level w/5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens — and excellent renovations thru! Squeaky clean! 66x100’ lot; private west backyard w/larged tiered sundeck! $499,000

T Y

Just Listed

3 bdrm rancher style home with games/family room up! Renos galore: lovely laminate ﬂoors thru; newer bathrooms, roof, furnace, MORE! Larger 5100 sq.ft.lot! Private SW yard enjoys the entertainment sized brick patio!

• 8823 sq. ft. lot • Approx. 66 x 133 • Solid 3 bedroom • Invest or build – 3896 sq. ft. • Asking $1.4M

INTRODUCING OAKRIDGE CONDO! 1st VIEWING MARCH 31st 10-NOON $599,000! Literally attached to Oakridge Mall w/ Canada Line at your doorstep! 2 levels — 1 bdrm + den up. End unit with a huge deck, lovely south view!

SOLD!

Wanted

STEVESTON TOWNHOME! COMPLIMENTARY SPRINGMONT DRIVE MARKET 3 bdrms with renovated bathrooms, kitchen & hardwood ﬂoors! Large fenced yard! End unit with 2 pkg at door!

ANALYSIS UPON REQUEST CONTACT MARCIE

• Older Bungalows/Ranchers • Townhome in “Huntly Wynd”

Call Today! Market analysis upon request.

MARCIE ANDERSON 270-8831

Jim, Rita & Cole Bielli 22 Years of Award Winning Service Jim

“The Street of Dreams”

LUV THIS “HOLLYPARK” HOME! ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE! $839,900

P A C I F I C R E A L

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 8240 Pigott Road

8843 BROOKE RD, N. DELTA

OPESNE HOU

Rita

Cole

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

Jim 604-307-2884 Rita 604-808-2887 Cole 604-808-3533

Real Estate Services

PARK OUTLOOK + 7560 WINCHELSEA CRESC NEW PRICE $988,000 “Pride of ownership” is

evident when you step inside this meticulously maintained home backing onto Quilchena Park. Features include: glassed-in sunroom, new 1/4 sawn red oak ﬂoors up, double glazed vinyl windows, skylights, water treatment system, new driveway & new drains, 220 power in garage, extra insulation in ceilings, double raised vegetable garden & green space outlook at rear of home. Steps to Quilchena Elementary recreation & shopping. Steps to the dyke too!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

+ STEVESTON VILLAGE + 41x120 LOT 3760 GEORGIA STREET Amazing 2450 sq. ft. on a bigger lot plus ... main ﬂoor bedroom & full bath! 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths up too! Great updates throughout to include granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Newer roof, separate double garage and a nice big southern exposed back garden. This is a special home & must be seen. $1,199,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

20 Years

FRED

rome B

604-277-8787

fred@fredbrome.com

#10 - 11291 7th AVENUE ASKING PRICE $599,900 “Mariners Village” everyone’s favourite detached & over 1600 sq. ft. Perfect for the young family that wants Steveston Village, Garry Point Park & dyke exposure, Steveston community centre & indoor swimming pool. You’ll love the 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, family room off the kitchen. Huge storage room, double carport & so much more. Must be seen!

NEW PRICE: $223,500

Life Member

AMAZING RENOVATION PARK OUTLOOK #323 - 9300 GLENACRES DRIVE Exceptional renovations! Peaceful, private outlook to park! Everything you could ever want. Granite counters, newer cabinets, hardwood ﬂoors, newer bathroom. Kitchen opened up to overlook dining room & living room. Laundry outside front door. Enjoy amenities to include outdoor pool, workshop & guest suite.

WESTWIND PLOVER DRIVE Renovated 3 bedroom in WESTWIND. Newer roof, kitchen, furnace, windows, dream bathroom. 1800 sq.ft.. Big south lot. 11420 Plover Dr. MLS V875825. Asking $869,000

T JUS

NEW LISTING STEVESTON 4 BDRMS Like new 4 bedroom home. Open ﬂoor plan with huge kitchen with island. 9 ft ceilings. 2 car garage.

12408 Trites Road Asking $949,000 Call me, Fred Brome, to see it ﬁrst!

ED LIST

SEAFAIR Half Duplex. 2 BDRMS TOP FLOOR CORNER

Possible to buy entire site & re-develop 2 new homes or 1 new duplex. 9660 Diamond. MLS V874063 Asking $899,000

Beautiful renos in exclusive Cypress Point. Real hardwood ﬂoors, new kitchen & baths, decorator colours. 211-7511 Minoru. MLS 877148 Asking $367,000

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BROME SELLS HOMES SOLD

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R O Y A L

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VLADIMIR VEKIC 604-728-3245 vekicv@sutton.com

TERRA NOVA AT ITS FINEST! Developed by Polygon, rarely available 3 bdrm + den townhome with 2, 270 sq.ft on 2 levels of luxury living. Home features 2 master bedrooms (1 on each level), w/walk-in closets and 5 piece ensuites. Gourmet kitchen w/cozy family room and eating area have a special appeal. French doors lead to large, private patio & fully fenced backyard, ideal for summer BBQ. 2 gas f/p’s, hardwood in family room & kitchen, vaulted ceilings and elegant living room. Quality living in the beautifully maintained gated community. Close to transportation, recreation and shopping. Original owner. $958,000. Sutton Group - West Coast Realty - 7547 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC - 604-322-3000

JAMES WONG www.james-wong.net

604.721.4817 #58-22000 SHARPE AVE.

OPEN: SUN. MARCH 27, 1-4 PM

Rancher Style Town Homes ONLY 2EFT UNITSALSE 2

near White Rock Beach

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ASKING: $385,000

350 - 174 Street Ranchers for AGES 50+ Downsize without compromising on style or convenience. Near beaches, shopping and all major routes. Pick your ﬁnishes NOW for Spring or Summer moves. OPEN FRIDAY THRU TUESDAY 12-5PM Sally Scott 604-619-4902 MacDonald Realty Olympic www.thegreensatdouglas.ca

Desirable 16-yr old, 2 bedrm + den, large rec room (can be third bdrm), 2-1/2 bath, 1,512 sq ft living area, high 9’ ceilings, spacious main ﬂoor, near shopping and transit.

28 years of experience

Bob Schmitz W E S T M A R

604.908.2045

778.840.2650 cell

www.bobschmitz.net

9560 HERBERT RD

8260 FAIRLANE ROAD • OFFERED AT $989,000 • NEW LISTING

SEAFAIR SPLIT! Nicely kept 3 bedroom on a 66’x110’ sunny private fenced lot. This great location is minutes to the dyke, recreation, and shopping. This home boasts new roof, windows, kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors, etc. No ditches here. Many new homes being built in the area. Build your dream home approx. 3400 sq. ft.

Take a drive by and call 604-908-2045. By appointment only. Please do not enter property.

JUST LISTED! HOT! HOT! HOT! $1,298,800

RARE FIND. HUGE LOT 66X123 WITH SOUTH EXPOSURE

SOLD

WAY OVER ASKING

8,119 sq ft with lane in prestigious multimillion dollar Broadmoor neighbourhood! This well kept 3 bedroom rancher located on a corner of Herbert Road & Afton Drive. Build your dream home or long term investment. Close to school and transit. Don’t miss this opportunity. Build up to 3,700 sq ft. Offers presented after open!

2 OPENS SUNDAY 2-4 • 10240 RYAN ROAD Suite 211

Suite 108

$308,800

$259,800

STORNOWAY! Bright Northwest facing End Unit, 1,036 sq ft

3 floors up. This 2 bdrm corner unit is perfect. Exquisite designer renovations in every room. Newer Walnut laminate floors, cozy fireplace and an outdoor pool and sauna. Perfect in every detail. Maintenance incl. hot water, heat, management, caretaker, Rec facilities, Sewer and water, gardening, secured parking and storage. You’ll love this!

STORNOWAY on South Arm Park! Richmond’s best kept secret.

Freehold strata adult complex in top condition. 4 buildings on 4 acres of land. Great 1st ﬂoor location. 1038 SF. 1 bedroom + den easy 2 bdrm conversion. 1.5 baths with some updates. Very bright, south exposed balcony with lovely outlook. Includes F/P, storage locker, insuite laundry, secured parking. Best Price!

Please call Randy Larsen at 778-840-2650

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Public previews next weekend only. April 2nd & 3rd, 10am – 5pm Great Plans. One-bedroom plans, so you can escape for some private time. And functional two-bedroom layouts that make it easy for friends and family to visit. Great Views. At forty-six storeys high, MetroPlace affords spectacular 360° views of the city, the mountains and the beautiful Burrard inlet. Great Street. A landmark building that will anchor the excitement of Burnaby’s revitalized Beresford Street.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING RMS Trucking Ltd.

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Expanding BC/Alberta Lane Immediate Positions Available

Owner Operators: $1.74/mile* *includes base rate, fuel subsidy, safety bonus and elog bonus We offer; • Paid Fuel subsidy • Tridem Sunsidy • Safety Incentives • Paid Waiting Time • Paid Drops, excluding ﬁrst drop • Steady Miles w/ Home Time • Same Rate Load or Empty • Comprehensive Beneﬁt Package • Company Supplied Fuel Cards • Highest Fleet Insurance Discounts

Line Haul Company Drivers also wanted for the same lane. “Bringing agility to the supply chain” Call Today: 604.214.3161 or 1.800.667.1271

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Parking Space Richmond, BC

$20/hr. Plus Mileage, Bonuses & Full Beneﬁts. E-mail resume: dwoo@fuchs.com or Fax: 604-888-1145

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Submissions must be received on or before April 1, 2011 COB. Fax to 604-2642494, or Mail to: Procurement and Contracting Leasing Team Room 202–4949 Heather Street. Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1K6

PRODUCTION HELP REQUIRED Call 604-272-5758 or Fax resume to: 604-272-0901

TRUCK DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 & AIR WANTED Required to do deliveries within BC, WA & AB. Will rotate between various routes. Home every weekend regardless of routes. Must be mature and selfmotivated. Previous experience necessary. Start immediately!

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking information for the possible lease of a minimum of 25 parking spaces located West of Hwy 99, East of No. 2 Rd., North of Mill Rice Rd. and South of Westminster Hwy. Covered and/or uncovered. Available November 2011 for a long-term requirement.

Provide Address of parking lot, Number of spaces available, Rent per stall, Site plan, Photos, and Contact Name, Telephone and Cell Number; include Reference#.

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14001624 Westminster Hwy, McLean Ave (Hamilton Area) 94

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“We invest considerable time, money and effort into ensuring the highest quality service for the Buyers and Sellers that we represent. It only makes sense that we are backed by the industry’s best known brand, RE/MAX. Our investment in the RE/MAX brand brings our business and client the advantage of more our clients $ than $20 million per year in group advertising, services and too which are unmatched. tools T Thinking of entering the business, enhancing your business or Buying and selling? Consider the RE/MAX advantage.”

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HELP WANTED SIGN INSTALLER / SHOP WORKER

Req. for lower mainland sign Co. Drivers abstract needed. Knowledge of lower mainland and Frasser Valley an asset. Will train. Must speak ﬂuent English. Company beneﬁts. Fax 604-273-5820 or Email: info@markrite.com

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SERVERS for Boston Pizza New West. Evening, night, weekends. Completion of high school and English required. Willing to train. $11 per hour. Pls. email: tom.nevison@gmail.com

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5000 Blk Blundell Rd 62 Eperson, Willowﬁeld 69 Chatham St, First Ave 27 2000 Blk River Rd, 2000 Blk Westminster Hwy 41 3000 Blk Williams Rd 73 3000 Blk Granville Ave 75 7000 Blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl 65 9000 Blk No 1 Rd 87 Richards Dr, Semlin Dr 54 Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave. 106 Groat Ave, Geal Rd 49 Mahood Dr 48 Moresby Dr 70 4000 Blk Francis Rd 22 4000 Blk Granville Ave 55

NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS The Richmond School District is looking for NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school. Duties will involve supervising students in school buildings and grounds during the lunch break plus assisting in the office or school library. The shifts will be for 1.5 hours per day on those days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents are expected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, applicants must have experience supervising groups of adolescents and elementary school-aged children. First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or nonviolent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Please quote competition E-NHS-002-11-02. Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or online. Please submit a completed application form by 4:00 p.m. on April 8th, 2011 to: Human Resources, Richmond School Board, 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 3E3. If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond School District, please visit www.sd38.bc.ca.

FENCING

PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163

S & S LANDSCAPING & FENCING Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panels for Sale & Installation. 8291 No. 5 Road, Richmond. 604 275-3158

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GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, cleanup. Free est. Michael 604-240-2881 PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete lawn maint, power raking, trimming, pruning, cedar fence install. 604-271-5319

Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

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❖Rock Walls❖Paving Stones ❖Driveways❖Asphalt❖Pavers ❖Concrete❖Fencing❖Stairs ❖New Lawns❖Ponds ❖Drain Tiles❖

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From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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

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STAMPED CONCRETE FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re All Your Concrete Needs 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured

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DRYWALL

DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681

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ELECTRICAL SCOTGUARD ELECTRICAL LTD.

Expert in electrical repairs & troubleshooting Panel upgrades, Renovations Guart. work. Licensed/bonded BBB app. No job too small

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HELP WANTED

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Free estimates & competitive rate

SAVE ON ROOFING New Roofs, Re-Roof, Repairs. Free Est. Refs. * WCB * Fully Insured. 10% DISCOUNT !

NEED HELP tweaking your home? Call us. We’re home renovation specialists: Walls, Tiles, Floors, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Closets. freshcoatapaint.ca 778-881-3866. RENOVATIONS? I do bthrms, kitchens, ﬂooring, cabinets, Refs. 30 yrs exp. Hugh (778)989-5933 SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs. Carpenty & ﬂooring. Kit. & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717

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Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Thursdays and Saturdays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 TURQUOISE PAINTING. COMM/RES., Interior/Exterior, Free Estimates., Quality job guaranteed. Call Tony 604 562-1241.

Boundaries

Number of Papers

14002286 Kittiwake Dr, Pelican Crt 43 14002261 Bittern Crt, Egret Crt, Goldeneye Pl, Pufﬁn Crt, Sandpiper Crt 62 14401661 Aintree cres, Pl, Aragon Rd 90 14301142 Hollycroft Dr, Gate,Hollyﬁeld Ave, Hollywell Dr, Hollywood Dr 141 14401660 Ainsworth Cres, Moddocks Rd 85 14302323 Cantley Rd, Colville Rd 74 14302276 Cadogan Rd, Camden Cres, Pl, Kilgour Pl 32 14600554 11000 Blk of Williams Rd 77 14302277 8000 Blk of Railway Ave 24 14002273 11000-12000 Blk of No 2 Rd 95 14301274 Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 52 14304040 Maple Rd (5000 Blk) 93 14304053 Rekis Ave, Gate, Romaniuk Dr, Pl 89 14600712 9000-10000 Blk of No 5 Rd 71

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL

332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com #1 AAA Rubbish Removal 21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

ST. BERNARD pups, 3M/3F, born Jan 4/11, $1000 each, gentle temperment. 1 (604)847-9266

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 530

533

548

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 left • 10 year warranty Retail $1,499! Liquidation $560 incls. tax. Call: 604.807.5864

551

But Dead Bodies!! 604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

bradsjunkremoval.com

HAUL - AWAY Rubbish Removal House-Garden-Garage

Joey’s Junk Removal Full-Service Junk Removal & Recycling

RICHMOND

3471 ULLSMORE AVE. Francis / # 1 Road

Wooden comp. desk w/shelf unit & ﬁle drawer, computer chair, wood rocking & wicker chairs, memory foam mattress, books, clothing (girl’s dance costumes) picture frames & much more..... Richmond

ESTATE SALE Sat. & Sun. March 26 & 27 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 10711 Lassam Road Home & Christmas decor, kitchenware, furniture, toys, books & more.

560

374

TREE SERVICES

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

10% OFF with this AD

PETS 477

All types of Rooﬁng

604-588-0833 SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-rooﬁng, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. BBB. WCB 10% Sen. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 604-240-5362

HANS ROOFING Ltd. SPECIALIZING IN NEW & RE-ROOFING Skylight Repairs, Free Estimates WCB Covered, 10 Years Exp. Guaranteed work.

Call: 778-862-0523

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-rooﬁng & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

FOR SALE 6 piano accordions, from $140 to $500. 2 violins $150. ITS. 604-853-7879.

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

8-10 FT

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

“ Call Now for Free Estimate”

WE PAY CA$H

• Vehicles • Estates (complete hse. hld.) • Antiques • Bankruptcies • Damaged Freight • Tools • Anything Of Value 604-897-1605

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Over 35 Years in Business

MISC. WANTED

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Get your trees or tree removal done NOW while they’re dormant

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

563 Joey da Costa 778-855-2412 jjremoval@hotmail.com

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

GARAGE SALES

March 26 & 27 - 10 to 4pm

Mike: 604-241-7141

PRESSURE WASHING

FURNITURE

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

Haul Anything...

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 13 yds $140 or Well Rotted $160/10yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

DOWNSIZING SALE

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

FARM EQUIPMENT

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

FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481

Reasonable Rates Free Estimate or Appointment

PLUMBING

PETS

EARTH FRIENDLY RECYCLE-IT!

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

Call Roya 604-247-3710

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Simar 778-892-1266

PAINT SPECIAL

Home Renos/additions. Complete bsmts, sundecks, bathrooms, drainage. Reason rates. 778-885-3350

Kids and Adults Needed

Route

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

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

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SHIH TZU pup, adorable, 1st shots. Vet ✓ health guart. hypo-allergenic, nonshedding. $495. 604-533-8992.

Jas @ 604-726-6345

MOVING & STORAGE

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience 604-506-7576 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

PETS

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

FULL LANDSCAPING & YARD WORK

ALL IN ONE MOVING Real Prof. - Reasonable Rates For all moving needs 604-779-6022 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

CLEANING SERVICES

CONCRETE & PLACING

$ BEST PRICE $

LANDSCAPING

$45/Hr

Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. Residential & Commercial Move-In & Move-Out. Daisy 604-727-2955

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J.J. ROOFING

Local & Long Distance

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LIDIA’S EUROPEAN CLEANING. Res/Com. Ins/Bonded. Specializing in detail cleaning. 604-541-9255

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER for repairs or any kind of carpentry, plumbing & electrical. 604 272-1589

604-537-4140

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Call 604-328-6409

School District No. 38 (Richmond) “Helping to make our schools a safe and welcoming environment”

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604-777-5046

Looking for Agricultural or Heavy Duty Mechanics. Fax resume to: 604-826-0705 or email to: pam@matsquiagrepair.com or drop off to ofﬁce: 34856 Harris Rd. Abbotsford.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

Own A home? Need Money?

PERSONAL SERVICES

Route

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MATSQUI AG-REPAIR

Required for Betts Electric. Visit: www.betts.bc.ca for more information.

HELP WANTED

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PROJECT COORDINATOR

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PERSONAL SERVICES

PETS

DOGWOOD & JAPANESE MAPLES

$10 ea 8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988

2 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd x Husky. Brother & sister. 1.5 yrs old, healthy. $200 ea. To gd home (604)807-4151

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BOXER puppies born Feb 1 ready March 28. Vet ✓ tails & declaws, ﬁrst shots. $850. 604-882-7477. CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaten terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. 1 female. $750. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, 7 wks old, (2) females. Exc bloodline. (604)997-2404 Chwk GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 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. $500. (604)799-1611 Agassiz

REAL ESTATE 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Oceanfront Motel, 2 acres, 10 units, near park, for sale or could be included in a larger project. Site approved for condos. Plans completed, ready to go. Phone 250-753-0160

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MINI-WAREHOUSE STORAGE unit on Peardonville in Abbotsford, secured fenced strata 12’x30’ $64000 604-466-0209. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT @ 13982 Cambie Rd. Richmond, starting May 15. 860 sq.ft. $900/mo. all utils. incl. Call 604-788-2521.

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

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RENTALS

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

715

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

RICHMOND, SXS duplex, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 3 bdrm+ den, lrg yrd, NS/NP, $1500. avail. immed. 604-304-0091

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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

RICHMOND, #6 Rd. 1 Bdrm, brand new, self-contained detached coach house. $1100/mo utils incl. Apr 1. (604) 270-6483 or 512-9723. STEVESTON VILLAGE 3 bdrm. rancher, clean, 1.5 baths, compl. with gas f/p, d/w, fenced yard, carport. N/S N/P. Refs. Avail. now $1850 mo. 1 yr lease 604-270-7557 STEVESTON water-view Executive new, bright, 2 bdrm + den, 3 baths, f/p, 7 applis. Alarm, garage, balc., blinds. Nr all amens, $1950/mo. Ns/Np. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 604-277-5677

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

741

636

MORTGAGES

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

TOWNHOUSES

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $9,350 ďŹ rm. 604-538-9257.

827

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.

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AUTO FINANCING

830

MOTORCYCLES

1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOUR GLIDE, $8000. Call: 604-217-3479 or 778-880-0233.

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2001 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Slumber Queen MH. Chev chassi, 90,000 kms. TV, a/c, very clean. $20,500. 604-701-1245 Abbt

Richmond

Ocean Residences 11671 7th Avenue Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, ďŹ tness 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

STEVESTON, like new, Waterfront condo,Copper Sky,2 bdrm, 2 baths, 1,000sf, NS, $2100. 604-828-9696.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

2 BDRM DUPLEX, grnd ďŹ&#x201A;r, 7300 Lindsey Rd., Avail Apr 1. N/S, N/P. $1000/mo + utils. (604)275-1889.

2007 Sunseeker m/h Ford E450, 1 slide, 31.6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, slps 6, generator, 18,700mi, $45,000 obo (604)8244552 or (604)272-4961 (Van)

SUITES, LOWER

4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 604-244-7862 IRONWOOD: 1 Bdrm, brand new near Ironwood Plaza, Avail Apr 1, near bus, includes utils, cable, $800, N/S, N/P, 604-617-4767. RICHMOND: 1 bdrm $750/mo, and a bachelor $575/mo. NP/NS. Avail Apr 1st. (604) 241-7270, 649-5478. RICHMOND 2 bdrm g/l Blundell/#4 hydro/cbl/net, own lndry $950. NS, NP. 604-447-2854, 778-899-7610 RICHMOND, #5 Rd. nr Cambie. 2 bdrm bsmt. Newly renov. 1000, sq.ft. N/S. n/p avail now. $900 + utils. 604-721-2177, 778-896-2177. RICHMOND: Bridgeport area. 1 bdrm ste, suit single. Incls cable, priv entry & shrd laundry. $700/mo. Ns/np. Aval. now. 778-297-4499. RICHMOND CENTRAL 1 bdrm bsmt suite. Very clean, freshly painted Nr SkyTrain. $725 incl utils. N/S. N/P Avail now. 604-616-7247.

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â&#x153;° RENTAL â&#x153;° â&#x153;° INCENTIVES â&#x153;° Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p. From $1440/mo.

Call 604-522-1050

TRUCKS & VANS

1995 CHEV BLAZER 87,000kms, excellent running condition. Aircared. $4000 obo. 604-528-8518 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 4L, good cond, New tires, New radiator, Aircare for 2 years asking $5000 (604)826-6256 Bill

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JOSEPH RICKEY, DECEASED, LATE OF DELTA, WHO DIED MARCH 14, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must ďŹ le with the undersigned Executor by the 22nd day of April, 2011 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Steve Wolchak Executor 8155 Corless Place, Richmond, BC V7C 4X4

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Marie Stella Royer, deceased, who died on February 14, 2011 are hereby required to send them duly veriďŹ ed to the undersigned at 5327 Cedarview Pl., Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A2 before April 8, 2011 after which date the estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received. G. Royer / G Vallee, Executors

AUTO SPECIAL w! Sell it No for only

Reach 116,000 Households

plus tax

Includes one week in the Richmond Review and the South Delta Leader. Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Includes:

TRUCKS, CARS, BOATS, TRAILERS, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, VANS

SUITES, UPPER

TOWNHOUSES

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

3 lines in all listed publications for one week only $10 + tax. Includes a listing on bcclassiďŹ ed.com

RICHMOND 13051 Blundell, spac 2 bdrm w/sundeck, w/d, $900 incl util. NS/NP. April 1. 604-728-5258. RICHMOND 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, living & kitch, 5 appls, f/p, nr shops, schools, transit. n/s, n/p. $1500 + utils. 604-279-3838 Avail April 1st. STEVESTON, 620 s.f. bachelor ste., internet, lndry avail, NS/NP, prefer retired or semi-retired person. Refs. $750/mth. 604-274-2255

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2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc. cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K no accid., $8500obo / 778.861.8355

2006 FORD F250 super duty diesel, excellent cond, new tires, new brakes, tow pkg. Asking $20,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

1 & 2 Bdrms

RICHMOND Aberdeen Residence, 8080 Cambie Rd. New 2bd, 2ba, nr skytrain, with pkng, storage, inste laundry. NS/NP. Avail now or Apr 1st. $1650/mo. Lena 604-765-5678. RICHMOND CENTRE, 1 bdrm. condo, insuite ldry. N/P N/S. Nr. skytrain and Olympic Oval. $1200. Avail. now. 604-727-5759 Susan

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

VEHICLES WANTED

Available Immediately

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION

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RICHMOND

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

845

Website www.aptrentals.net

TRANSPORTATION

750

TRANSPORTATION

Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

www.westwindhome.ca Fully Licensed, Insured, WCB

â&#x20AC;&#x153;HAUL ANYTHINGâ&#x20AC;ŚBUT DEAD BODIES!â&#x20AC;?

Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

$1,200/MO starts May 1, for an updated 2 bdroom 1 bath along Westminster Hwy/Cooney with strg, balcony, pool, gym + 1 parking. Minutes to transit and shops. Call 778-861-9234 for viewing.

185-9040 BLUNDELL ROAD, RICHMOND

Briargate & Paddock Townhouses

OFFICE/RETAIL

RICHMOND - 9060 Francis Road. 600 SQ/FT OfďŹ ce with parking. Avail now. Call 604-274-7785.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call George 778 886-3186

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

SUPPORT LOCAL

RICHMOND

HOMES FOR RENT

We s t w i n d

4 SAME DAY SERVICE!

RENTALS 752

PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS

(private party ads only)

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1998 BUICK LASABRE LTD, new tires & brakes. exc. clean condition. Private. $4800. 778-565-1097.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2000 PORSCHE 911 Carrara 2- 2 dr. coupe, sun roof, loaded, leather, auto tiptronic, Bi-Xenon head lights, & more. $19,995 / 604-328-1883 2005/6 SUBARU IMPREZA RS,one owner, like new, 77 kms, top model, loaded, $13,500.Call 604-575-2077

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or pay $25 + tax for one week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in all Lower Mainland publications 1.5 million households

604-575-5555

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kudos

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Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town. E-mail submissions to news@ richmond review.com

Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club donated $3,000 during last Sunday’s fundraising walk through Steveston. The event was organized by the Rotary Club of Steveston and the Steveston Community Society, who are working closely with the Steveston Buddhist Temple, which has taken on the task distributing the funds in a Japanese ﬁshing village. John Marquardt of Richmond Sunrise (centre) made the presentation to Steveston Rotary president Peter Mitchell (left) and past-president Bill McNulty.

Richmond’s Masaomi Muraki (holding donation box), along with his son Kenta Muraki and others, will be collecting donations for the Red Cross during the Vancouver Sun Run on April 17. The Murakis have ofﬁcial Red Cross approval for the unique fundraiser, in which they’ll carry a Red Cross donation box to aid in recovery efforts in Japan and collect contributions from race participants and spectators. Pictured from left (back row): Satoshi Oguchi, Rika Hatachi, Tatsuya Hatachi, Naoko Horino, Masaomi Muraki, Joe Matsuoka, Ken Ginnan. Masako Muraki, Kenta Muraki and Noah Muraki are pictured in the front row.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Harbinder Dhillon, the general manager of Richmond Steel Recycling, cut the ribbon at the ofﬁcial opening of Richmond’s new Media Lab on March 16. Richmond Steel Recycling has made a three-year funding commitment for the lab, which is located in the Richmond Cultural Centre.

William Cook Elementary students and staff raised $900 for the Red Cross to aid in earthquake recovery efforts in Japan. Noah Muraki, Kenta Muraki and Ryan Shoji personally presented the check to a Red Cross representative. Cash was collected in four days before spring break. The Grade 4 class also made cards for students at a damaged elementary school in Japan.

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• Home Audio & Video Playback/ Recording Systems • Vehicle Audio & Video Systems (atermarket) • Non-cellular Telephones & Answering Machines • Home Theatre in a Box (HTB) systems

Call 604-244-0008 or email: okbottledepot@yahoo.com FREE PICK UP OK BOTTLE SERVICE & DEPOT FULL REFUND!

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

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SALE ENDS AUG. 29, 2010 1, 2, 3 on selected models only O.A.C. 2008 JEEP WRANGLER

2008 Dodge

2008 Dodge Ram 1500

2007 Ford Explorer

$19,180 2009 Chrysler Sebring

$16,755 2009 Nissan Altima

$22,460 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

$20,430

$21,083

$20,530

2009 Dodge Durango

$29,106

$18,594 2010 Ford

$18,756

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2005 Dodge Caravan

1500

2007 GMC

$23,430 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

2007 Dodge Ram 1500

$18,565

$36,943

$15,608

$19,584

The new little Italy. FIAT has Arrived! $24,149

2005 Dodge Ram 1500

$21,042 2010 Ford Focus

2009 Dodge Journey

$19,922

$25,932 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Journey

2007 Dodge Ram 1500

2009 Buick Allure

Come in and check out the new Fiat 500. Custom $7,930 orders available. $20,430 $34,430

$13,410

$16,717 Charger

$19,012

$15,322

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