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Election signs sparse in wake of city demands Parties look to front yards; Green candidate calls election signs ‘garbage in the making’ by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Strict rules governing the placement of election signs have forced some campaign teams to look for real estate the “old fashioned” way—by calling supporters. Sacha Peter, campaign manager for Richmond Conservative candidate Alice Wong, said with homeowners’ consent signs are being installed in front yards. “Certainly signage that’s up in the riding is very important for the visibility of the candidate, and it shows that Alice has wide support in Richmond,” he said. Richmond’s bylaw officers have been vigilant in upholding a city regulation that forbids placement of signs on city property. One example came early in the campaign when supporters of Richmond Liberal candidate Joe Peschisolido erected dozens of signs on the Garden City lands. The city fielded complaints and forced their removal. “I don’t think there’s been any specific attempt to reduce the amount of political signs, but we’ve probably been a little more rigorous in making sure they stay within the basic parameters of the bylaw,” said city spokesperson Ted Townsend. The bylaw hasn’t changed since

Matthew Hoekstra photo Clusters of election signs are few and far between in Richmond this election campaign.

other recent elections, but Richmond NDP candidate Dale Jackaman said locations where signs can be placed has dropped, and his campaign team is being more careful this year because of the city’s policy. “In the past we’ve located (signs) in various prominent places around the city, including the Garden City lands, and right now we can’t or we’re not going to.” Many signs requested by homeowners are actually placed on city boulevard property, but as long as they don’t impede pedestrians or vehicles, the city shows

leniency. But bylaw ofﬁcers pay more attention to commercial property. Signs placed in front of the Richmond Health Science Centre across from the hospital is a recent example. The Liberal and Conservative campaigns had the property owner’s consent for signs, but were actually erected on city land. The signs have since been moved. That satisﬁed the city, but not Jackaman. The NDP candidate has asked Elections Canada for an opinion about the legality of sign placement on commercial

properties. “Essentially it’s a donation of land and property to a federal campaign, and the legality of that is questionable,” he said. “Certainly it should be included as part of the campaign costs.” In Delta-Richmond East, candidates can spend a maximum of $87,887 on their campaign. In Richmond, the maximum expense for a candidate is $91,789. On Thursday, Liberal campaign workers in Delta-Richmond East were erecting signs for candidate Alan Beesley. See Page 3

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Court upholds dog sale bylaw by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a petition launched by three Richmond pet stores seeking to quash a bylaw restricting the sale of dogs in retail outlets. In a judgement released yesterday, Justice John Savage ruled Richmond council’s decision to ban the retail sale of dogs was a reasonable move to reduce unwanted and abandoned pets. Last fall city council approved the bylaw, which is set to take effect later this month. That raised the ire of Pet Habitat, PJ’s Pets and Pets Wonderland, which jointly launched legal action against the city. Pets Wonderland sells approximately 150 dogs per year, netting the store $700 to $2,500 each, while PJ’s sells approximately 50 dogs annually. In the lead-up to the approval of the bylaw, the city received plenty of written submissions, including two petitions: a 2,160-signature petition supporting the ban, another 1,174-signature petition opposing it. The pet stores argued the bylaw wouldn’t reduce unwanted and abandoned dogs and Richmond acted in bad faith. The judge disagreed. “In my view Richmond had a valid municipal purpose in enacting the bylaw, reducing the number of unwanted and abandoned dogs in Richmond,” wrote Savage. Pet stores also argued the bylaw discriminated against them because breeders, kennels and others are still able to sell through the Internet. They further stated there was no clear evidence relating to the impulse buying of pets, which the city sought to stop. “People do most things on impulse including getting married. There is no connection established that people who do things on impulse change their minds. To the contrary decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions made cautiously and deliberately,” argued the petition. The bylaw, initiated by Coun. Ken Johnston, goes into effect April 30.

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Fervor for more social housing came close to costing churches Original plan would have forced churches to find funding and manage new social housing units on property they were seeking to rezone by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A city policy change that would have required local churches to build social housing when seeking to rezone their land has met with strong and unified resistance from many Richmond faith groups. Originally deemed “reasonably acceptable” by city staff and councillors, the proposed change to the city’s policy on public assembly lands first surfaced in November of 2009. And it came close to being passed without much opposition, as it appeared on the consent agenda of a Nov. 23, 2009 meeting of council, indicating that councillors on the city’s planning committee unanimously supported the change. But it has since raised the ire of local religious leaders and resulted in a myriad of meetings between the city and affected owners over the past 17 months—including one at which some representatives walked out in frustration. In effect, the proposed policy would have turned church groups wishing to sell their property into developers who would not only supply the land, but fund the construction of the affordable housing complex and then manage the units. Ian Robertson, treasurer for the Anglican Church of Canada, diocese of New Westminster, said it’s fair to call the original form of the policy “onerous.” For many people, this issue boils down to economic fairness, he said. The proposed requirement prompted one church official, who asked to remain anonymous, to question who is responsible for building affordable housing in Richmond. Churches who have banked land for expansion purposes would suddenly be handcuffed by the policy. Said one representative of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver in a letter to Richmond parishes: “Now, you may say that the policy might not affect the four parishes in Richmond as they would never be sold. If the policy was in place

at the time of the reconstruction of St. Monica’s Parish or the formation of Canadian Martyrs, those two parishes could not be what they are today. The danger with this Richmond proposal, if successful, (is it) might migrate to other municipalities which will affect eventually all our parishes.” The issue figures to come to a head next month, when the city’s planning committee is expected to receive a report on the city’s public assembly land policy. Still in play are three options: keeping the status quo, treating assembly lands like other parcels, or adding the requirement to build social housing. Coun. Linda Barnes sat on the planning committee at the time this issue first surfaced and didn’t see the potential pitfalls of the policy change. Asked why city staff didn’t consult stakeholders well in advance of the item appearing before councillors, Barnes said: “In hindsight, could we have done a better job of finding out the pros and cons? Yes we could. Communication is always hindsight, I guess.” She never expected church groups to fund the affordable housing, but instead thought they could reach out to developers and reach an agreement. An apparent lack of developers ready to do that wasn’t a hurdle she anticipated. Three meetings have been held over the last three weeks involving nearly three dozen landowners, and the city has changed its position on the policy to reflect concerns raised by the church groups. But what is ultimately passed by council remains to be seen. The issue arose more than 17 months ago, after the Richmond Gospel Society tried to sell a two-acre parcel of prime real estate directly south of the Garden City Shopping Centre and tucked in amongst single and multifamily homes. After finding a potential buyer, the deal was scrapped after it became unclear what the buyer could do with the land at 9051 Dayton Ave. Richmond Gospel is planning to leave Richmond after selling its land and moving to Abbotsford or Langley. “Our concern is if all churches did that, we would have no public assembly lands,” City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said. “What’s important is that we are now working together with church groups in a collaborative process where both sides are happy with the way we’re working forward.”

Parents have complained that massive pools of rainwater appear during inclement weather behind James McKinney Elementary School.

Oft-ﬂooded McKinney school walkway to be reclaimed by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Parents of children who attend James McKinney Elementary School and area residents may get some relief sometime this year to one of their walking woes. City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said current plans call for the raising of the walking path that snakes toward the school.

“Welcome to Richmond,” Townsend said. “We’ve got a high water table and with all the rain we’ve had lately, that exasperates it and on top of that we have high tide now.” Parents have complained that massive pools of rainwater appear during inclement weather, preventing children and residents from using the walkway to access the school, and making the

surrounding ﬁeld a muddy mess. “It’s a problem at that school, but it’s not unique to them,” he said. But relief is in sight. The city has snaked the drainage system to ensure there’s no blockage preventing the water from draining away, Townsend said. As well, the city wants to raise the level of the path this year, and it’s currently in the parks work plan, he said.

Richmond wins bid to host national sport conference

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Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance picks city over Laval and Windsor for April 2012 event

From Page 1 Beesley’s campaign manager Doug Leung said much of his election experience has been in cities with similar rules to Richmond. “What you’re looking for is not just to become something which is litter on a landscape, but an expression of support from potential voters,” he said. “In many campaigns, sign wars become a propriety, but I think people have realized over time, they don’t become any more of a barometer of success than a lot of other factors.” Delta-Richmond East Green candidate Duane Laird, however, doesn’t use campaign signs. “I know lots of people think they’re effective, I think they’re just garbage in the making. I know what happens the day after the election is they all end up at the dump,” said Laird. Laird has run two previous provincial election campaigns the same way. “I think an intelligent voter will know who they’re voting for. They don’t need to be reminded at every intersection that someone has told them they’re voting one way or another.” Elections Canada sets out its own rules. Among them, property owners may not prevent tenants from putting up election signs in their apartments, and strata corporations can’t stop condo owners from putting up signs on units they own. Strata corporations can, however, set “reasonable conditions” for the size and type of sign, and prohibit signs in common areas.

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Richmond will host a national sports convention next year that could have a $1 million economic impact on the city. On Thursday, the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance selected Richmond as the site of its annual Sport Events Congress conference. Richmond was one of nine cities to submit a bid to host the event, and was then short-listed with Laval, Que. and Windsor, Ont. earlier this year. Anywhere from 350 to 450 delegates are expected to participate.

“Hosting the 2012 Sport Event Congress here in Richmond will build on the legacies of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in support of continued development of high performance sport and sport tourism all across the country,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said. “It will be a major boost for our local tourism industry and for our goal of establishing Richmond as a premier national and international centre for sport hosting.” Tourism Richmond chief executive officer Tracy Lakeman agreed. “We are thrilled and honoured to have been selected as the host city...and are committed to working together as a team to deliver a world-class event.” Sport Event Congress will be held from April 18 to 20, 2012 at River Rock Casino Resort. Selected Congress events will also be held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

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Longtime councillor to be roasted and toasted Harold Steves, one of the founders of the Agricultural Land Reserve, honoured Sunday by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter They tried two years ago, but Coun. Harold Steves wouldn’t budge. This time, they forced him. Organizers of An Evening With Harold Steves have invited a host of current and former politicians, bureaucrats, friends, farmland advocates and others to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Sunday to toast and roast the longtime politician. “We’re in a crisis. We needed to remind people of what we have and what’s at stake,” said Donna Passmore of the Farmland Defence League, which is organizing the event. “You can do that by guilt and shame, or you can do it by celebrating the glorious moments of your past. There is

no better person to remind us of our glory days and what we can have and still have in celebrating Harold.” Joan Sawicki, a former environment minister in B.C., will emcee the evening. Others slated to speak include B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair, former health minister Penny Priddy, former agriculture minister Corky Evans, Langley Mayor Rick Green and environmentalist Betty Krawczyk. Passmore called Steves “hands down, the most amazing person I’ve ever met.” “Harold is a very humble man. He doesn’t want to do this. In fact two weeks ago, he was trying to talk me out of it,” she said. Steves, who turns 74 next month, will be celebrated for his advocacy around farmland, food security, ﬁsheries and heritage, along with his commitment to the Agricultural Land Reserve, which he was instrumental in founding nearly 40 years ago. When asked what drives his passion for such causes, Steves said: “I got upset 50 years ago, and never stopped.” Steves was a university student

when his family’s Steveston farm was rezoned against the wishes of his family. His dad applied for a building permit for a new barn to support his dairy operation, but it was denied because his property had been rezoned residential. “That’s how he found out,” said Steves. “It put my dad out of the dairy business.” The younger Steves went to a protest at the old Brighouse racetrack clubhouse with hundreds of farmers who were facing higher taxes. “Farmers at that time, nobody knew how to ﬁght city hall. They eventually just sold their farms and moved away.” But Steves stayed to ﬁght, and he still calls Steveston home. Steves is now serving his 39th year on city council—he also served one term with the NDP in provincial government—and said he’ll run for one more council term this November. Sunday’s event runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave. Local food and drink will be served. Tickets are $50, e-mail donnapassmore7@gmail. com.

For the record The cutline to the page 1 photo in last Saturday’s Richmond Review wrongly identiﬁed the source of the cherry trees at Garry Point. The B.C. Wakayama Kenjin Kai Association planted the 205 trees. “We hope the cherry blossoms in Garry Point Park will not only bring the seed of enjoyment but become part of the essence of the quality of life for our island

community and its visitors for years to come,” says Jim Tanaka, president of the B.C. Wakayama Kenjin Kai Association. “Please visit Garry Point Park this spring and enjoy the cherry blossoms at their best in mid-to-late April this year.” See a photo on p. 16.

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Salmon advocates say federal fisheries staff in B.C. should be shielded from planned government cuts to avoid compromising potential recommendations of the inquiry underway into the collapse of Fraser River sockeye. The planned cuts announced last month aim to carve nearly $57 million out of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans budget over the next couple of years. Sto:lo fishery advisor Ernie Crey said Justice Bruce Cohen’s commission has been hearing evidence on the state of the fishery for months and may well hand down findings next year that call for new initiatives – and increased spending – to improve salmon science, habitat protection and fishery monitoring. “It will make a mockery of the inquiry to make those cuts,” he said. “Don’t start swinging the axe until Justice Cohen comes down with his findings. It makes no sense.” Crey spoke out after the Fraser sockeye inquiry heard evidence showing habitat protection efforts on which sockeye depend are already in deep trouble because of past cutbacks and policy changes.

One exhibit tabled was an internal note penned a couple of years ago by a Kamloop-based DFO habitat and enforcement manager who bluntly outlined the challenges. “We can’t keep up,” Jason Hwang said in the note, in which he cited “huge” amounts of development in the Thompson, Okanagan, Nicola and Shuswap regions and long backlogs to examine proposals for possible habitat threats. “We are not able to pursue smaller occurrences that in the past we have pursued and prosecuted.” Regulatory streamlining, a poorly coordinated referral system and staff cuts have reduced DFO capacity to respond, his note said, resulting in an overall failure to achieve the department’s policy of no net loss of ﬁsh habitat where developers must compensate for any damage they do. “Our staff are very disillusioned that the department is not doing more to address this.” Hwang’s note also warned logging in the Interior had increased massively to salvage timber killed by mountain pine beetles. “We are totally disengaged from operational forestry,” he wrote. “We don’t have a handle on what is going on, and are not providing any meaningful guidance on what we would like to see for ﬁsh.” A report on habitat enforcement tabled with the inquiry showed the number of patrols, sites checked and violations observed plunged at least 75 per cent each after DFO staff cuts were imposed in 2005.

Watershed Watch Salmon Society executive director Craig Orr, who has been observing the hearings, said the testimony conﬁrms what environmental groups have long believed – salmon protection is taking a back seat to the demands of industry and business. “Government appears to be further streamlining how easy it is to develop around salmon habitat,” Orr said. “We think it should be tougher.” He was referring to the DFO’s Environmental Process Modernization Plan, which an internal department report tabled last week said was opposed by staff who felt it lowered the bar on habitat protection and primarily aimed to speed economic development. “It takes DFO more out of the picture and puts consultants in on okaying development,” Orr said. “We just think that’s the wrong way to go.” Georgia Strait Alliance executive director Christianne Wilhelmson added DFO largely refuses to prosecute habitat offenders, because of the time and cost involved. “If somebody dumps toxins into the environment, it’s not the time for a nice letter and a warning not to do it any more,” she said. The judicial inquiry was called after the collapse of the 2009 sockeye run, when just over a million ﬁsh returned, about a tenth the expected number. A huge return last year is thought by many experts to be an anomaly in a long-term decline.

Rapid transit workers accept new contracts Unionized SkyTrain workers have ratiﬁed a new three-year contract that ensures labour peace on the Expo and Millennium Lines. The deal with TransLink’s SkyTrain subsidiary gives the roughly 530 members of CUPE local 7000 a threeper-cent pay hike in the ﬁrst year, retroactive to last September. Trades workers get an extra half point. Wage increases in the second and third years will be tied to whatever settlement is reached with bus drivers and maintenance workers at Coast Mountain Bus Co., where bargaining has just begun.

“If Coast Mountain Bus is able to negotiate a raise, we would be able to get that as well,” union local president Bill Magri said. The SkyTrain employees include attendants, control room operators, administrative staff and other workers who maintain trains, tracks and stations. Canada Line workers represented by the BCGEU have also ratiﬁed a three-year ﬁrst contract with operator ProTransBC. Wage details aren’t being disclosed. —by Jeff Nagel

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TransLink’s one-size-ﬁts-all tax rate hits hot markets harder Homes paying more where offshore buyers driving prices up

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Black Press TransLink’s property taxes are taking a deeper bite from Metro Vancouver home owners in parts of the region where real estate prices are being rapidly bid up by an influx of foreign buyers. TransLink’s board last week approved property tax rates that will see the average home pay the transportation authority an extra $4.16 this year, or a total of $228.21. That’s based on the average 2011 residential property assessment of $652,000 – which climbed 10.7 per cent from a year ago. But property values are rising at different rates in different cities around the region and homes in supercharged markets will pay considerably more. TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie said the authority tries to strike a balance but must apply the same residential tax rate consistently across the region – this year it’s $0.35 per $1,000 assessed value. Richmond has seen median house prices spike to more than $1 million in recent months amid a surge of interest from mainland Chinese buyers. That activity isn’t yet fully reflected in the assessed value, which this year rose 17 per cent on average in Richmond based on assessments as of last July. But a house in the city’s Broadmoor area that climbed 21 per cent in assessment from $1 million to $1.21 million will pay nearly $425 to TransLink this year, up from about $380

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a year ago. “It’s going to affect homeowners in Richmond, so that’s a concern,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said. The dynamic is similar in Tsawwassen, where many assessments rose at least 17 per cent, as well as Vancouver, where a typical west side house on a 50foot residential lot jumped 27 per cent from $1.84 million to $2.33 million. “We’ve been concerned for some time about the continued and increasing use of property taxes by TransLink,” Brodie said. The appointed TransLink board, which meets behind closed doors, is empowered by the province to collect up to three per cent more each year in property taxes without seeking approval of the region’s mayors council. This year’s increase raises the tax take from the average home by 1.86 per cent and from the average business by 1.95 per cent, with the additional revenue to the three per cent limit coming from new construction. The board can ask for higher property taxes beyond inflation to fund expansion plans, but only

Fundraiser for North Korea’s children a success A recent grassroots fundraiser for malnourished babies in North Korea raised $1,000 to purchase and deliver baby formula, children’s medication and donated knitted scarves to the repressed nation. The money was raised at a bake sale at Richmond Hospital, organized by Brenda Goossen, a social worker at Richmond Hospital. Susan Ritchie of First Steps, a Vancouver-based humanitarian organization dedicated to helping babies and children in North Korea, recently returned from the country after delivering the donations. On her website, Ritchie has made an emergency appeal for help due to “acute malnutrition and worsening food shortages” she witnessed in North Korea. “North Korean government officials told us that there have been severe food shortages following summer floods and harsh winter conditions that seriously damaged winter crops,” Ritchie wrote. The food shortages most severely impact young children, and pregnant and nursing mothers, the vulnerable groups that First Steps targets, she said. For more information on the charity, call 604-732-0195 or visit firststepscanada.org.

with the mayors’ approval. Mayors last December rejected a board request for such an increase to pay TransLink’s share of the Evergreen Line costs. It would have raised the average home’s TransLink tax by at least $35 per year. Talks have now resumed between the mayors and the province in a search for alternative funding sources, many of which may tap motorists rather than property owners. The cities continue to take the position TransLink property tax can’t go any higher. “It is limited out providing the existing level of service and cannot be relied on going forward as the transportation system is expanded,” said mayors council chair Richard Walton, mayor of North Vancouver District. “Property tax is a wealth tax and not even a very good one as it is passed on to renters and doesn’t differentiate between various equity levels people have in their homes.” TransLink will take in a total of $297 million in property taxes this year, its third-highest source after transit fares of $432 million and fuel taxes of $324 million.

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EDITORIAL: Policy plan showed little foresight

n November of 2009, all signs pointed to the City of Richmond changing its land use policy on public assembly lands. The new policy would have placed the onus on churches to build affordable housing on a big chunk of any property they planned to rezone. Trouble is, the key stakeholders— the churches themselves—were left out of the equation. And were it not for a couple of people raising objections, this item might have passed into law in late

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And this is where the City of Richmond really dropped the ball. City staff should have reached out to public assembly landowners before writing a report to the city’s planning committee to get some feedback on the change and gauge public sentiment. A letter would not have sufﬁced. The proposed dramatic change should have sparked some active outreach, through media advertising and even individual phone calls to the roughly three dozen landowners. The change would have hamstrung expansion plans by any

local faith groups, who are already pinching pennies and could ill afford to have to fund social housing on their land. Some 17 months after the initial pitch to change the policy, the city and religious leaders are still talking about the issue. Why this didn’t happen right from the start is anybody’s guess. What’s certain is that staff and councillors on that 2009 city planning committee didn’t do their jobs. And almost cost local churches, who provide a long list of amazing services to the community.

Don’t trust government when it comes to your health

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2009, and resulted in some real inequities for local faith groups. One has to wonder what staff and councillors were thinking when this item crossed their desks. The new policy would have required public assembly land owners wanting to rezone properties larger than one acre, to donate half of the portion beyond one acre for social housing. As well, churches would have to fund the construction and management of this housing. Larger numbers of church leaders would have objected initially, had they known about it.

Shades of Green Arzeena Hamir

hen I posted my article regarding deodorant a couple of weeks ago, I got some interesting comments back.

The one I enjoyed reading the most was “Good God woman! Why?” I get the same reaction when I tell people I go out of my way to purchase organic produce, avoid fast food chains, or get out the bottle of vinegar when weeds pop up in the driveway. What’s wrong with deodorant or Happy Meals or Round-up? “They wouldn’t sell it if it wasn’t safe” is what I often hear. By “they,” I’m assuming people mean “the government.” After all, isn’t that the job of the government? To ensure the health and safety of its citizens? Sorry to burst your bubble but there’s plenty of evidence to show this is no longer true (if it ever was). Probably the best examples can be taken from our very own food system. I have a steady stream of articles that are sent to me on the topic of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their impact on everything from tumour growth in livers to infertility. If you’ve never heard of the term, GMOs are in

practically every processed food. Over 95 per cent of the soy grown in Canada is GMO as is much of the canola, feed corn, and now sugar beet. The majority of us have been eating these products, unknowingly. We’ve basically been the guinea pigs. So what? Health Canada approves GMOs, right? They don’t view GMOs as any different to regular foods. What do they base that decision on? Scientific studies? Who did those studies? Why the same companies who are trying to sell the product. And here’s where the entire dilemma lies. Some time ago, our federal government, decided it was far too expensive to pay scientists to run these types of tests. Better to allow industry to do that, saving the taxpayers billions of dollars. So now, be it an agrochemical, pharmaceutical or plain old personal product company, the onus is on them to prove that their products are safe. What that means is that you and I, as taxpayers, get what we don’t pay for. We get 30-day studies that show very little impact to the health of rats. We get studies on primary ingredients but not on all of them because heaven forbid some secret formulation is revealed. Basically, the foxes are guarding the henhouse and you and I, as hens, are at the mercy of corporate scruples. All of this is weighing heavily on my mind as we lead up to the next federal election. I no longer trust my government to look after the health of me and my family. Ottawa is broken and it needs some serious fixing.

Over 95 per cent of the soy grown in Canada is GMO.

So, as you go to the polls in another few weeks, ask yourself: what is this party doing to protect my health? Which party supports independent testing of food, drugs, and personal care products? And

finally, which party has the guts to finally support labeling of genetically modified foods? If they were so fabulous, you’d think manufacturers would want to boast about them. In the meantime, I’ll

continue to be vigilant about what I put on and in my body. Arzeena Hamir is co-ordinator of the Richmond Food Security Society. Reach her at arzeenahamir@shaw.ca.

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letters Take the nomination process Joe Peschisolido out of the hands of the parties left a party that no Editor: In the televised debate, Stephen Harper said Canadians prefer economic issues to honestly, truth, openness, democracy and respect for people and process. I hope he is wrong. Being charged with contempt of Parliament he dismisses as political mischief making by other parties, conveniently forgetting that it was a speaker’s ruling that found him guilty. In addition, Harper is unduly polarizing. Just two examples, his excessive use of extreme attack ads poisons public discourse and his promise that a majority Conservative government will eliminate public funds for political parties is dangerous partisan brinkmanship. Political parties are the vehicle by which citizens express their calling. Canada’s political parties need to be strengthened and properly regulated for the public good, not weakened for narrow partisan interest. But can I vote for “Jumping Joe”? In 1990, Joe Peschisolido was a Liberal

activist helping Chrétien. A year later he pretended to be a staunch Reformer, getting elected on the Conservative Alliance ticket, but then promptly crossed the ﬂoor going back to the Liberals. He betrayed his voters, but excused it by stating Richmond is ill-served by an MP in opposition. If that is his principle, he should resign right now to support Alice Wong. I’ll vote for a party and candidate committed to taking the nomination process out of the hands of political parties, even if it means wasting my vote. In the absence of electoral reform introducing a primary election holds the greatest promise of preserving democracy and accountability in our governing institutions. Preserving the integrity of our institutions is more important than immediate bread and butter issues. Why preach to our young people to vote, when the opportunity for meaningful participation is so impoverished? Nick Loenen Richmond

longer exists Editor: I am writing in response to Timmy Wong’s letter about Mr. Joe Peschisolido (“Joe is not MP material,” April 9). I am a senior and have lived in Richmond for more than 30 years. While I don’t go to political rallies, I watch the news every day, read the local newspapers and always vote. As I get older I remember events from years ago pretty well including the time Mr. Peschisolido left the Canadian Alliance Party, a party which no longer exists. I remember that other Alliance members of Parliament became Liberals. Some became Conservatives. Times changed. Over my lifetime I have learned a thing or two. What I don’t know, nor does anyone else, is what the political issues will be months or years from now. When I vote, I vote for the person who will use his best judgment when the time comes. My MP is supposed to make decisions between elections. I’m not looking for goodies. I’m looking for a member of parliament who will make the best choices and decisions for me and everyone else in my community. I have read what Mr. Peschisolido has written and heard what he has to say. I don’t seem to hear anything from Ms. Alice Wong. Mr. Peschisolido seems to listen to people. I know his values. I do not know what Ms. Wong stands for. I will give my vote to Mr. Peschisolido to use his best judgment. Ethel Staniloff Richmond

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letters Does Richmond need a robot? Editor: Mr. Wong’s submission (“Joe is not MP material,” April 9) is long on loyalty, but horribly short on the facts. The current session of Parliament was terminated on a motion of censure. The censure motion terminated the Harper minority government for its refusal to table factual information to the House of Commons for its spending estimates. Richmond MP Alice Wong supports Stephen Harper. Stephen Harper likes control. Does Richmond really need another Ottawa robot in its parliamentary seat next term? David Varnes Richmond

Scrap the per vote subsidy Editor: You can always count on the socialists to put words in people’s mouths. In this case they are putting words in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s mouth. Mr. Harper did not announce that he was taking steps to undermine democracy. Mr. Harper stated that he would scrap the per vote subsidy. This parliamentary welfare has nothing to do with democracy, just everything to do with socialistic values as they were imposed by socialist Liberal government legislation to maintain a controllable, status

quo opposition. In a democracy if one believes in a party or ideology one has the wherewithal to send money to the party of their choice themselves. Pierre Trudeau removed all democratic safeguards and protections years ago. Getting rid of the subsidy can only be beneﬁcial for Canadians and democracy in the long run as worthwhile causes have a chance to step up instead of the choreographed opposition we have now that represents nobody but themselves. Gary Nelson Richmond

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Editor: Have you noticed that many of the new housing development sites in Richmond display the Joe Peschisolido election signs? I keep thinking to myself when driving by—if he was elected, would signs like that be displayed on the Garden City lands during the next election campaign (with the Garden City lands “under development” by his allies despite that he publicly claims to be against its development)? Olga Tkatcheva Richmond

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Editor: Thank you people of Richmond for shooting down the harebrained scheme to purchase the Biennale art pieces. As councilor Harold Steves rightly pointed out, it is taxpayers money no matter where it came from. It is my opinion that, in future, any expenditure of large sums of money should ďŹ rst be approved by a two third majority of councilors and then by a majority of the people to ensure that public money is wisely spent. If the city councillors feel that there is money that needs to be spent, donate it to the food bank. Many needy people will be delighted with the generosity of the City of Richmond. I am sure that the money could also be utilized to purchase blankets and supplies for the people affected by the recent tsunami in Japan. Let us make Sendai a sister city not just by words but by deeds as well. Glen Heredia Richmond

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Spring is in the air

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With the sunshine, a newer, happier time commences

Life Lessons Andrea Phillpotts

t’s amazing what a few days of sunshine will do. I know I’m not the only one feelin’ it. In addition to hockey pride, there’s something new in the air. It must be the arrival of spring.

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opinion

Spring is in the air

What if your mortgage helped put your kids through school?

With the sunshine, a newer, happier time commences

Life Lessons Andrea Phillpotts

t’s amazing what a few days of sunshine will do. I know I’m not the only one feelin’ it. In addition to hockey pride, there’s something new in the air. It must be the arrival of spring.

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Of course the technical first day of spring passed us a few weeks ago but who felt like venturing outdoors

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fresh • mexico grown

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broccoli

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canada aged AA • medium pack

beef thin cut shortribs

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extra lean ground beef

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grapefruit

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letters Pipeline project subject to rigorous assessment Editor: Re: “Liberal candidate calls for jet fuel pipeline moratorium,” April 14. Contrary to statements by Liberal candidate Joe Peschisolido, a federal review is underway for the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project. The project is currently undergoing regulatory review in a harmonized federal/provincial environmental assessment process, with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office coordinating the review requirements of both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and B.C. Environmental Assessment Act. The review process includes a Technical Working Group, which involves representatives of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, Health Canada, Transport Canada and Port Metro Vancouver. It also includes representatives of the City of Richmond, Delta, BC Oil and Gas Commission, the Airport Authority and First Nations. The review process will provide a thorough study of the project’s impacts and benefits, and includes public consultation. To date, six open houses have been held in Richmond, and more are planned. I would also like to note that we offered to brief Mr. Peschisolido on the project. So far, he has not responded. I did brief his colleague, Alan Beesley, on the framework of the environmental assessment on April 13. The rigorous assessment process will ensure the project provides a safe and environmentally responsible solution to serving the flying public long into the future. The proposal has a smaller environmental footprint than the current fuel delivery infrastructure, and will benefit Vancouver International Airport and the region by providing a modern and sustainable fuel supply for our growing region. Adrian Pollard Project Director Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation

City shouldn’t hedge responsibility Editor: I agree with Michael Pan’s assessment (“City needs to fix tight squeeze on sidewalk,” Letters, April 16) of the growth of hedges onto sidewalks being a hazard to pedestrians. The problem lies with the many homeowners that do not take the responsibility

to trim back their hedges, creating narrow sidewalks. If the owners do not comply then the city should trim back the hedges and charge the owner via their property taxes. Seann Sheriland Richmond

Best Wishes for a Peaceful Passover from your Richmond MLAs

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Here for Richmond By Alice Wong, Conservative Party of Canada

Sounds Good, Mr. Ignatieӽ. Too Bad it·s not True. The Liberal Leader·s handlers came up with a phrase that even the glib Mr. Ignatieӽ must have known wasn·t quite believable. I·m referring to his “Vets, Not Jets” comment regarding the acquisition of F-35 Ӿghter jets to replace the outdated F-18s currently used by our Air Force. He knows full well that it was a Liberal government that initiated the order. He knows full well that the aged F-18s need to be replaced. He knows full well that our armed services can·t do their jobs properly with outdated equipment. The truth, of course, is that Mr. Ignatieӽ himself has admitted that he would purchase military jets. Just as our government has said we will. So when he oӽered up his “Vets, Not Jets” voice clip in a cynical attempt to win favour with veterans groups and the armed forces, he either failed to see the deception he was attempting, or else he knew it and chose to use the phrase anyway. That·s not leadership – that·s spin. And Canada deserves a government that says what it means – and means what it says. Veterans know better than anyone the need to be properly equipped to engage an enemy and be able to defeat them. I rather doubt they will be impressed by the Liberal Leader·s turn of phrase. Perhaps Mr. Ignatieӽ himself will learn a lesson: “No Jets, No Vets.”

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VoluntHERO winners announced The VoluntHERO Contest, in celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 10-16), invited individuals, groups and organizations to share the inspiring stories of volunteer heroes and super groups in our midst. Twenty creative submissions were received in three categories from across Metro Vancouver. Finalists were chosen by a panel of judges and for the past week the public voted 16,703 times on Volunteer Richmond’s website for their favourites. Now the time has come to unmask the winners. •Individual category: Becca Wade created a heartfelt video submission featuring an original song that she composed. The video recognizes her brother, Sam Wade, founder and organizer of Simple Acts of Kindness. In her submission Becca says that she dedicates

her entry to her brother’s “wonderful heart and courageous acts.” •Group category: Volunteers of Seniors Community Support Services. Pamela Lui, Peggy Tang, Lea Tsang and Sienna Chen unmask the volunteers for the Seniors Community Support

Services. They are a team of VoluntHEROES who brave all types of weather to provide services to seniors in Richmond. Their work ensures that seniors receive the support they need to live independently. •Organization category: R.A. McMath

Secondary and Chimo Crisis Services. Chimo Crisis Services unmasks the McMath students volunteering in the Stepping Out Program. The team of young VoluntHEROES helps build social learning resiliency to prepare 11- and 12-yearold students for teen life and high school. The winners, and all ﬁnalists, will receive prizes donated by generous community sponsors such as Richmond Centre, Charthouse Catering, and Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport. Their story submissions can still be viewed online at www.volunteerrichmond. ca or through Volunteer Richmond’s social media channels.

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London Heritage Farm hosts an Easter Tea on April 23 and 24. Enjoy a delightful Easter Tea, browse the gift shop and tour the historic farmhouse. Tea includes our exclusive blend of London Lady Tea (or coffee or juice) with a homemade scone, homemade jam and butter, plus three seasonal homemade baked goodies. London Heritage Farm is at 6511 Dyke Rd. Info: www.londonheritagefarm.ca, 604-271-5220.

Seafood and wine Get cracking at Easter make a great pair egg hunt The 10th annual Steveston Seafood & Wine With more than 55,000 square feet of floor space, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site offers lots of places for the Easter Bunny to hide eggs. On Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., kids will get a chance to discover where the rascally bunny has hidden his coloured plastic eggs inside the cannery. As kids search for the eggs and answer questions, they will learn fascinating facts about our west coast fishing history. The eggs can then be exchanged for small prizes. There will also be a basket full of crafts, such as rabbit origami, as part of the hunt. Every child gets a treat bag, and all participants will be entered in a draw to win a giant chocolate Easter Bunny, or a surprise egg, as well as a family membership to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. There is a fee. Call 604-6649009 for details. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada is operated by the nonprofit Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, on behalf of Parks Canada. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located at 12138 Fourth Ave. See www.gulfofgeorgiacannery. com for info. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salmon People,â&#x20AC;? which examines the integral part fish and fishing have played in the culture and lives of the Coast Salish people, opens May 7.

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Ask the Experts Q: I have heard that Richmond has a Volunteer A:

Q: I have had hip pain for a couple years now and

Water Meter Program. Are people really saving money with water meters when they sign up?

Yes they are! Out of all the houses in Richmond (nonstrata) 61% have a water meter, and 89% are saving money. Families of 5 and under are easily saving money without having to change their regular water use habits, and the average house with a water meter now pays less than half of the annual flat rate for water and sewer combined. That’s an average savings of nearly $500 each year. There is also a One Year Guarantee that if your four quarterly water bills on a water meter total more than the annual rate, the difference will be credited to your account. This gives home owners a chance to fix any leaks that may result in a higher than expected water bill.

my doctor has mentioned the possibility of hip replacement surgery. Can massage or EIMS help prevent or delay surgery?

A: Massage therapy and/or EIMS treatments are

very useful in the prevention of future damage to the hip socket. Tight painful muscles almost always increase the pressure and grinding of the joint, while causing an unfavorable position of the surfaces in contact. This can be very painful. Loosening these tight muscles will create a painfree natural glide in the hip.

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Q: My child suffers from headaches and I was

A: There were two different coins issued for the wedding. The first is an oversized 25¢ coin — about twice the size

wondering if chiropractic would help.

There is a wealth of research that links vertebral subluxations (misalignments of the spinal bones) in the neck with head pain. Chiropractors are the only ones trained to correct vertebral subluxations with safe and effective maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments. Pediatric patients will often receive special adjusting techniques that are very gentle to accommodate their developing spines. If your child suffers from head pain consider the toll this condition may be taking on his or her quality of life, school performance and future success. Rather than dealing with symptoms in isolation or masking them with drugs, chiropractors uncover the underlying root of the patient’s headaches and work to stop them at the source. Don’t let your child become a statistic and add to the estimated 10 million youngsters who suffer from chronic head pain. Determine the cause of child’s headaches by scheduling an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation.

Dr. Carol Reddin & Dr. Bonnie Chuter

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I see that the Royal Canadian Mint has issued coins for the marriage of William and Kate. How much are they? Also, will you be carrying them?

The second coin is a $20 silver, showing Kate and William with a crystal inset into the coin. Issue price is $104.95. We will have our shipments arriving this coming week. Note: We have changed our store hours a little bit. Our new hours are: Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 6:00pm; Saturday, 9:30a.m. - 5:30pm. I have been teasing a few of my regular Friday night guy customers that I have a choice of seeing old white guys or a cute blonde — the blonde wins!

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Q: Why all the attention to allergies and contact lens wearers? A:

I’ve been going to the gym for years but I’ve noticed that lately I’m experiencing more and more pain in my shoulders. I don’t want to stop lifting weights, what should I do?

Injuries can be frustrating, but there deﬁnitely ways to work around them if not alleviate them completely. Shoulder pain from weight training can be attributed to a number of things including lifting heavy weights too frequently and not allowing the joint to properly recover, poor postural alignment making the shoulder more vulnerable to injury, and poor exercise selection and/or technique. In any case, you should incorporate more exercises for your upper back and postural muscles to pull your shoulder girdle into a more neutral position. Secondly, avoid using heavy weight for overhead movements like shoulder presses and using a narrow grip for exercises like chin-ups and bench press to take stress off the shoulder joint. Lastly, make sure you are properly warmed up prior to your weight training session and stretch accordingly when you are ﬁnished.

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Contact lens patients often suffer in silence for fear their optometrist will take them out of their contacts. It is for this reason that optometrists ask patients about any allergies to keep the contact lens patients comfortable in their contacts all year round. Contact lens related allergies come in two forms: contact allergic conjunctivitis and giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC). Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the contact lens, or the proteins that bind to the lens, cause an irritable response on the conjunctiva (white part of eye) resulting in redness, mucous discharge and lens discomfort. GPC occurs when large bumps form under the upper eyelid resulting in severe itching, decreased lens wearing time or increased lens awareness, which may lead to the inability to wear the lenses altogether. The best prevention for contact lens related allergy is recognition of early symptoms to limit the problem. For example, wearing your contact lenses for 8 hours feels ﬁne, but shortly after, they get red and irritated. It is wise to remove your contacts after 8 hours and discontinue wearing them for the rest of the day. To treat a mild allergy, it is best to decrease the lens wear time and insure proper cleaning of the lenses. This would include washing your hands prior to handling the contacts, and rinsing and rubbing the lenses with a multipurpose contact lens solution and placing them in the case with the cover on. Cleaning removes proteins and ﬁlmy deposits on the contact lens surface that accumulate through normal wear. For moderate to severe allergies, a short course of prescription antiallergy medications or steroids can be used. If however, these treatments are still not helpful, a change in the lens type or brand may be necessary. To learn more about contact lens options or contact lens related treatments that are right for you, visit your optometrist.

Dr. Goleta Amirli Optometrist Pacific Eye Doctors

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Ask the Experts Q: What are the top issues when doing people and computer investigations? A:

Computer forensics is a significant part of what Amuleta does. In simple terms, computer forensics is the technological, systematic inspection of a computer network for evidence of questionable activity, sometimes of a criminal nature. The difficult part is linking what’s found with an actual human being and that’s where being a licensed private investigator comes in. Is it an employee, organised crime or was it state sponsored. Many networks are far too loose with passwords and user controls to provide a solid legal foundation to pursue what is found. The other issue is regular IT staff unwittingly destroying evidence because they don’t understand how to properly collect it. And often a situation is left too late and the proverbial horse has long left the barn. Company managers need to understand that passwords, user controls, logging, physical access restrictions to key hardware, and quick reaction time, are all key to any successful forensics work. Written and enforced computer usage policies is another problem area. Aside from forensics work, Amuleta also does incident response, firewalls, intrusion and malware detection systems, security audits, policy papers, and general consulting in the field of intellectual property protection.

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Can I contribute to my spouse’s or child’s TFSA? The account holder is the only person who can contribute to their own TFSA. However, if you gift money to your spouse or adult child to contribute to their TFSA, the income and growth in the account will not be subject to the attribution rules. This could help a lower income spouse or adult child who has little or no earned income to earn tax-free investment income and save for retirement or other goals as everyone receives annual contribution room, irrespective of their income.

Can a non-resident of Canada contribute to a TFSA?

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The “Silver” option: For people with this dark cloud situation there is a silver lining. If there are still teeth remaining that usually means the much of the bone around them is still intact and has not been totally lost. If this is the case then it may be possible to place standard implants (not the mini variety). These will not only preserve the bone and prevent further bone loss over time, but can be used as attachment points for a bar/overdenture system. This works if there are at least three (four is ideal) implants in the bone. A bar is rigidly attached to the implants with screws so you cannot remove this fixed bar (but the dentist can). A modified denture is then made which fits over this bar and attaches firmly to it which you can remove to keep the bar clean. This set up provides a denture which does not ride on the gums but uses the bar for support and is therefore very stable. It works almost like fixed teeth. The advantage of this design is it requires fewer implants to provide more stability and comfort in the denture for chewing/speaking functions. It is easy to maintain and keep the gums healthy. The only disadvantage is this option still involves a removable denture. Over time it may require adjusting, repair or replacement if the attachments or teeth wear out (which they do over time). The most common location for a bar-overdenture is the lower jaw but they can be made for the upper arch too (if enough bone is available). Costs for a bar/overdenture case typically run around twelve to fifteen thousand dollars depending on the complexity involved. Although it still has removable teeth they look, feel and work much more like the real thing with none of the problems usually associated with a denture.

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by Jeff Nagel Black Press After years of litigation and major cost overruns for Metro Vancouver, drilling work is now finished on twin water tunnels deep inside Grouse Mountain. A tunnel boring machine broke through to daylight Friday morning, marking a key milestone in the $800-million Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project. It’s a moment of relief for Metro Vancouver politicians, who fired original tunneling contractor Bilfinger Berger after it halted work in early 2008, saying crews encountered unstable rock. Metro retendered the contract and a different firm finished the job. “We’ve made great progress, despite some unexpected challenges,” Metro water committee chair Tim Stevenson said, referring to the tunneling delay. “Another contractor has completed the tunnel boring work, using the original engineering designs

and the same tunnel boring machines as the former contractor.” The filtration plant itself started filtering water from the Seymour reservoir more than a year ago. But it’s expected to take until 2013 before more additional work is done to complete the tunnels and begin filtering water from the Capilano reservoir as well. The cost of the tunnels went $170 million over the original budget, but Metro is suing Bilfinger over the contract termination and could recover some costs if it wins a trial slated for late 2012. The tunnels are four metres in diameter and about seven kilometres long. The system, which also disinfects using ultraviolet light and chlorine, should eliminate rare bouts of turbid, cloudy water that sometimes occur when storms or mudslides stir up silt in the North Shore reservoirs. There’s conflicting evidence as to whether the discoloured water at such times poses any real

elevated health risk or just looks unappealing. The Seymour Capilano Filtration Project is one factor pushing up regional taxes and that’s also part of the reason Metro has been urging residents to use tap water rather than bottled water. Once Capilano is on stream, the plant will ﬁlter up to 1.8 billion litres of water a day, serving 70 per cent of Metro Vancouver residents. Metro’s eastern suburbs get their water primarily from the Coquitlam source, rather than the North Shore. Work begins this summer on a $110-million ultraviolet light disinfection plant for the Coquitlam reservoir. That project is to be ﬁnished by late 2013, when advanced treatment should be in place for all three Metro reservoirs. The water projects are major factors driving up regional taxes and water fees. Metro water rates are expected to rise 40 per cent to $300 per household by 2015.

Metro wants hammer to end growth plan impasse by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver voted Friday to seek binding arbitration to swiftly settle objections from Coquitlam to its proposed regional growth strategy, which now has the backing of all other cities. The holdout council rejected the new plan as inconsistent, riddled with exemptions and vesting too much control in the hands of the regional board. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart wanted the region to pursue mediation instead but most directors voted to ask the province to impose a binding solution. The master plan to control development would draw a new urban containment boundary to prevent sprawl, add mechanisms to limit

the loss of industrial land and continue the region’s aims of protecting green space and farmland. It would replace the outdated Livable Region Strategic Plan. Time is of the essence, regional planning committee chair Derek Corrrigan said, because civic elections are coming this fall. Mediation could take until well past November, when a newly elected set of councillors and mayors will take over, potentially setting negotiations back years. The process has already consumed several years, three sets of consultations, dozens of public meetings and thousands of hours of staff time. Corrigan said Metro “bent over backwards” in a failed effort to accommodate Coquitlam. Stewart—who admits some on his council oppose the entire con-

cept of regional planning—said so many concessions have been made to each city that the document is now little more than a conglomeration of local plans. “I don’t think it’s a regional plan,” he said, pointing to the different land designations for golf courses in various cities around the region. Coquitlam is accused of acting in bad faith by deciding late in the process—just in the last few months— that the plan is unpalatable and last month tabling a near-blanket rejection of it. Corrigan also suggested Coquitlam council was swayed by development industry lobbyists who oppose tighter land-use controls. Board chair Lois Jackson said it’s unfortunate the plan is now being held up by just one city. •The growth strategy, titled Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future, would guide development across the region as Metro’s population grows by an estimated 1.2 million to to 3.4 million by 2040. It aims to concentrate development in urban areas well served by transit. Eighteen member municipalities agreed to adopt the plan as did the Tsawwassen First Nation, TransLink and regional districts.

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Creative Alternatives to Easter Egg Hunts Coloring Easter eggs, hiding them and hunting for them has been a holiday staple for generations. Every now and then, Easter celebrants desire something different to make this year’s fun unique. There are several different ways to celebrate Easter that don’t have to involve hidden eggs. Try out these ideas for some enjoyment. • Pin the tail on the Easter bunny: Make a variation on the donkey game by drawing (or buying) a picture of a bunny. Glue

some cotton balls to a piece of cardboard to make tails, using double-sided tape on the back. Spin kids around and have them try to attach the tail • Treasure hunt: Instead of children racing around to ﬁnd hidden eggs, parents can draw up a treasure map that takes the children, via different clues, to a special treasure hidden. It could be a chocolate bunny or a basket of treats. • Who Am I? Print Easter-related phrases onto cards that then attach to a headband

or hat with a small piece of tape or Velcrotype material. The person has to guess the word (without seeing what it is) by the clues others provide. • Easter crafts: Scour the craft store for wooden eggs, crosses, baskets, and similar items. Purchase colored pencils or water colors and encourage children to decorate their items. This can keep children busy after the meal when adults want to socialize. • Relay races: Enjoy any number of

outside games (weather permitting), including relay races with the family. • Fashion show: Little girls can model their Easter bonnets and frilly dresses for a family audience. • Lucky duck: Parents can create the carnival game at home by marking a painted dot under a few of several rubber ducks that are afloat in a bucket, bathtub or kiddie pool. The children who pick a duck with a mark on the bottom win a prize.

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Do you know how to choose your chocolate? Chocolate bars, chocolate bites, chocolate truffles, chocolate sauce … how do you like your chocolate? One thing is certain; the more care you take in selecting your chocolate, the more pleasure you will get from it. This coming Easter, treat yourself without feeling guilty by selecting quality chocolate that will melt in your mouth. First, learn how to recognize good chocolate. Learn what to look for, learn how different chocolates taste, and learn how to read labels. You can recognize a good quality chocolate by its intoxicating aroma, its brilliance, its true colour, its ability to melt in your mouth, and of course, by its exquisite taste. Avoid artificially flavoured or artificially sweetened products. When choosing a white chocolate, select one made of cocoa butter instead of vegetable oil or other fatty substance These are only poor imitations of real chocolate. Also consider your tastes and needs. The darker the chocolate, the more concentrated the cocoa and thus the more bitter the taste. Non-sweetened chocolate blends well with very sweet desserts. Semi-sweet chocolate (or dark chocolate) can be eaten as is or it can be incorporated in your cook-

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ing. Milk chocolate, which is much sweeter, appeals to the majority of us but it is difficult to cook with. Finally, white chocolate, which contains cocoa butter instead of pure cocoa, has a sweet taste and is very pleasant to eat. Finally, to extend your taste sensation, preserve this delicate pleasure from humidity, heat, and light. Well protected, milk and white chocolate can last up to six months, while dark chocolate can last up to a year. That is, unless you have already eaten it.

A good quality chocolate will never disappoint you. Learn how to choose your chocolate and how to preserve it with care.

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STYLERX THE RICHMOND REVIEW’S PRESCRIPTION FOR STYLE

With wedding season near, StyleRX is here!

’m a sucker for weddings, not because they epitomize romantic fairytales to me, but becausethey’re the very rare chance to party hard with friends and family! However, sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming with the number of wedding gifts one has to buy and of course, what to wear. Simply put, you could save money by wearing the same simple dress everywhere. Buuuttttt, where’s the fun in that!

One way to save yourself from hours of dress searching is to buy one solid colour dress and change it up with great accessories. For inexpensive options, I’ll look at prom magazines. No, of course I won’t choose that satin puffball gown and something covered in rhinestones, but some of the editor’s picks are less formal or more mature than a typical “promenade” gown. Look for dresses that are shorter or if they are floor-length, choose one in a fabric other than satin. For accessories, stay away from stones or jewels that look like plastic and glass as opposed to a nice costume piece. If you really can’t see a difference, stick to pearls. Overall, if the accessory has a daintier, elegant, or shinierfeel than your daytime accessories, it’s appropriate. Any strappy sandals, tiny and shiny clutches, or bolder jewellery are perfect finishing touches. Another easy way to change your accessories is to add brooches to your clutch or shoe clips to your, well, shoes. Using basic patent leather pumps I already owned, I attached these rhinestone shoe clips to the toe of my shoes to transform their look. These shoe clips were purchased from Aldo Shoes last year, but they

always have a few options every season. On www.etsy.com, they are numerous shops that sell everything from vintage rhinestone brooch shoe clips to satin ribbon rose shoe clips. I love the look of combining multiple colours in one outfit a la “Sex and the City”style. I once saw someone wearing a pink dress with a red handbag and nude colour sandals. The colours were very bold and primary which might seem very overpowering and obnoxious, but all together she carried it off and stood out. And this also applies to your accessories where they don’t have to perfectly match. For example, a black clutch with a black wrap and pumps could be substituted with a hot red clutch from this past fall, a “pruned” floral print wrap from this spring, and bold bright purple sandals. Think back to Style Rx’s Spring 2011 trends article on Bold Brights. With regard to fabric, stick to chiffon, silk, satin, or woven cotton to automatically elevate your outfit. A while back, I thought I had found a beautiful floral maxi dress that was perfect, but was disappointed to hear my friend say that it looked like a patio party or beach dress. If it had been made in a gauzy chiffon or elegant silk, it may have looked more formal, but unfortunately, it was made out of light cotton. When finding a dress in a lower quality fabric, solid colours usually looksmore expensive. Try looking at stores like Bryan’s Fashions (at Lansdowne Centre) and Forever XXI (at Richmond Centre) because some of my friends have come across great finds. If dresses are not for you, a sleek pant suit would be very suitable (hee hee). Avoid looking like you came straight from the office by wearing a dressier top and accessories. As mentioned above, stick to fancier fabrics and wear sandals or accessories that have a sheen or sparkle to them. This season, there are fantastic pant suit options in crisp white to modern slim to vintage-inspired wide leg pants.

My wedding appropriate shoes complete with shoe clips. (Photo by Elysha Low)

I also take into consideration where the wedding will be held. Too many times I have worn skinny-heeled shoes where the heel constantly dug into the grass. For an outdoor wedding, if you decide

to go with wedge heels or flats, select ones that have a daintier, elegant feel and not Spice Girl platform style. If I’m going to a very conservative church wedding, I’ll make sure to cover up with a cardigan, shawl or for this season, the of-the-moment kimono jacket. Makeup and hair is not my forte, but dressing up your face can immediately signify a very special occasion. Most makeup artists will apply makeup for about $50 and some places allow you to reimburse that fee towards Kate Bosworth in a braid purchasing product. Buy an online updo. (Photo by Getty coupon deal through Groupon.com, Images) LivingSocial.com, or DealFind.com to a hair salon and save on a haircut or blow dry. Bring lots of photos so that they have a clear idea of what you want. Again, looking at prom magazines will give you lots of hairstyle ideas. A popular hair trend is to incorporate braids into an updo. Kate Bosworth, Diane Kruger and Jessica Alba recentlybraided the hair around their face and gathered into the back using hairpins. It could be worn sleek and clean for an evening event or slightly messy and relaxed for a casual wedding. After all this wedding preparation you would think that you’re the bride, but sometimes, when you feel fantastic, you’re ready for a fantastic time! Happy Wedding Season! See more photos of wedding guest attire at our Facebook fan page, Richmond Review – Style Rx! Elysha Low is a personal and fashion stylist at www.elyshalow. ca. She writes the monthly on style and fashion in The Richmond Review. Contact her at stylerx@live.ca. (Photo of Elysha by Raymond Chou)

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NDP says HST funding not fair by Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is stacking the deck in favour of the harmonized sales tax in its financing of a province-wide debate and referendum, NDP ﬁnance critic Bruce Ralston says. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has promised that $500,000 will be shared evenly between opponents and proponents of the HST, as Elections BC mails out ballots for a vote to be held in June and July. Another $500,000 is budgeted to advertise and stage town hall meetings around the province, and $700,000 has been provided for a brochure to go to every household with arguments for and against the tax represented. Ralston said the brochure and town hall forums are “under the thumb of the government,” and Falcon is also planning a government advertising campaign with an unspeciﬁed budget to promote the HST.

“Clearly, nothing has changed from before,” Ralston said Thursday. “The Liberal government is trying to persuade people with their own tax dollars that a $2 billion tax shift to big business, to take money out of their pockets, is good for them.” Ralston said he expects the new N DP leader, to be chosen Sunday, will embark on his own campaign against the HST. And leadership candidates were quick to denounce the plan. Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth said the the “talking taxes” forums announced by Falcon are the sort of public consultation that should have been done before the tax was introduced last year. Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Adrian Dix said the funding should be shared evenly between the yes and no sides, along with “a clear and binding limitation” on third party spending by business groups who support the HST.

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Premier to run in byelection Premier Christy Clark is running in a byelection in Vancouver-Point Grey May 11, aiming to get a seat in the B.C. legislature before the spring session ends. Former premier Gordon Campbell resigned the seat in effective March 15, shortly after Clark was selected as the new B.C. Liberal leader and premier. Campbell had held the seat since 1996. Clark announced Monday she would seek the party nomination for Vancouver-Point Grey, and setting the voting date ends speculation that she might call a spring general election instead. David Eby, executive director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, is expected to seek the NDP nomination for Vancouver-Point Grey. The byelection campaign will overlap with the May 2 federal election, and may also compete for public attention with a playoff run by the Vancouver Canucks. —by Tom Fletcher

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MusicFest coming to Richmond, volunteers needed Richmond will host MusicFest Canada’s National Music Festival next month and local volunteers are needed to help stage the event. Held May 15 to 20, the 39th annual festival will bring together over 10,000 young musicians from across the country. Participants range in age from 12 to 25.

The event combines music and education, as the musicians perform in over 400 ensembles and attend concerts, clinics and workshops for the week. The event bills itself as the largest festival of its kind in North America. Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas: informa-

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Calling all teen poets Celebrate Poetry Month in April by entering Richmond Public Library’s fourth annual Teen Poetry Contest. If you’re between the ages of 13 and 18, submit your poem online to teens@yourlibrary.ca or at any library branch by April 30 for a chance to win great prizes. All entries must be an original work by the contestant. Poems must be no longer than one single-spaced typed page. Only one entry per person. All entries must include: Entrant’s name, age, address, phone number and library card number. Entries will become the property of Richmond Public Library and will not be returned, so make sure you keep a copy of your poem. Six winning poems in two age categories (three winners age 1315 and three winners age 16-18) will receive great prizes and be published in the Richmond News. For more information and full contest rules, visit any RPL branch or call teen librarian Cindy Kloos at 604-278-9811 ext. 675. The contest is open to all teens in the Lower Mainland ages 13-18.

Earth Day marked Saturday Earth Day is next Friday, April 22, and local citizens will begin to mark the occasion this weekend. Volunteers will take to King George Park today (Saturday) in a Cambie Community Cleanup event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will gather at East Richmond Community Hall and conclude the day with a trash-free party from 1 to 2 p.m. According to Earth Day Canada, six million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries to stage events and projects addressing local environmental issues to mark Earth Day. The organization also says nearly every student in Canada also takes part in an Earth Day activity.

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

Gymnasts stand tall Jason Scott, Robert Watson win multiple medals at provincial championships by Don Fennell

Better known as Frank, Zabo said they’ve understood from a young Sports Editor age what it takes to be a high level Jason Scott and Robert Watson athlete. And being able to train with have had their share of international one coach also helps. success, including bronze medals “In a lot of gym clubs the coaches as members of the men’s artistic change or the techniques of the gymnastics team at the 2010 Com- coaches differ, and in an inconsistent monwealth Games in New Delhi, In- environment it’s hard to expect condia. But the two young sistent performancRichmond Gymnastics es,” he said. “And members aren’t restbecause (Scott and ing on their laurels as Watson) started to their dominant perexcel at a young formances—first and age they began gosecond respectively in ing off to a series of the senior division—at training camps with last weekend’s provinthe national team cial championships in and traveling. When Langley will attest. other athletes see Scott was so on his that it’s motivation game that he placed for them too.” first in four events— Other Richmond pommel horse, rings, Gymnastics athparallel bars and high letes who stood out bar. Meanwhile Watat last weekend’s son, in his debut seaprovincial champison as a senior, earned onships included FERENC SZABO JR. four silver medals Callum Sittberg who among five new rouwon the Level 3 untines. der-13 men’s category highlighted Their dedication to the craft, and by a notably strong performance their consistency, make them great on the high bar. In the same level, role models for their peers and the Jonathan Ray was awarded an allclub’s younger athletes, says coach around bronze medal along with gold Ferenc Zabo Jr. medals for his routine on the pommel horse and parallel bars. Joshua Stuart (junior), Nico Bourne (argo) and Vladimir Djuric (national open) all won silver medals. Bourne and Djuric we re a l s o champions on the pommel horse in their respective divisions. In the national youth c a t e g o r y, Brian Lau won the vault and high bar events, while in the women’s program Tianna Bobariu (tyro) won the allaround silver medal as well as two more in the beam and floor exercises and Richmond’s Jason Scott stood tall at last weekend’s pro- gold on the vault. Melissa vincial championships, winning four events.

In his ﬁrst season at the senior level, Robert Watson of Richmond Gymnastics earned four silver medals in ﬁve new routines at the provincial championships held last weekend in Langley.

Ackerman (open division) earned a bronze medal for her beam routine, while Catherine Yio (tyro) had the best score on the vault. “Everyone is following good, strong training plans according to their level, ability and potential,” said Szabo. “And they’re all getting very good support from their families.” Gymnastics has long been one of the most popular sports at the Olym-

pic Summer Games, but Szabo said it’s still lags behind sports such as hockey and soccer in Canada. He said a dedicated team effort among coaches, officials, team leaders and the national federation is needed to raise gymnastics’ profile. “Definitely success is a big factor too,” he said. “When Kyle Shewfelt won a gold medal in the men’s floor exercise at the 2004 Athens Olym-

pics (the ﬁrst ever by a Canadian artistic gymnast), we saw interest grow among kids wanting to sign up for gymnastics. The federation’s job should be to use that icon and to show how good (health-wise) gymnastics is for them.” “The more people we have in gymnastics at a young age, whether recreation or competitive, the better,” said Szabo.

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Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Division next goal of Richmond senior soccer Creating womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division also a priority, says league president by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Richmond Senior Soccer Association is expanding. Starting next season (201112), the RSSA hopes to introduce a Masters Division for players ages 35 and older. This would complement the three open divisions (Premier, First and Second) that already exist. Those interested in applying for the Masters Division may do so either as a team or individually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The creation of a Masters Division is something we have been slowly working towards since 2009,â&#x20AC;? said RSSA president Noel Estacio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an overall demand for Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer in the region and we want to be able to provide an option to those members (and new ones too), who have spent the past 15 years of their adult soccer life with us, to be able to continue in the sport in a competitive and organized environment. We are looking to bring along the aging teams in our league, as well as infuse

the league with some fresh faces.â&#x20AC;? Estacio said the goal is to have at least six teams start and to grow from there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think what we are seeing is a growth of popularity in soccer, since it has long been the largest (participation) sport in the country,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we are seeing people staying active longer, and the soccer community as a whole offering all levels on the senior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to have a massive exodus of boys and young men from the game after their under-18 season because there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a place to play if they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t connect with a senior team,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But now, be it in our league or any of the other BCSA-afďŹ liated leagues in the region), there are plenty of opportunities for teams or individuals to play at their level.â&#x20AC;? The RSSA is also discussing if an under-21 division is needed, as well as a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game is an

Don Fennell photo Already a three division loop, the Richmond Senior Soccer Association plans to introduce an over-35 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Masters Division next season and a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division after that.

area we are determined to get involved with,â&#x20AC;? Estacio said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The women of Richmond deserve the opportunity to play soccer in a competitive environment that is also close to home. Our plan is to address this once the (menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Division is up on its feet. This also opens up the opportunity for a classic (over-35) female

division to support an open womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s division. Estacio is proud of the growth of the RSSA in the last few seasons. He said the league has benefited from some fresh, hardworking faces on the board that has â&#x20AC;&#x153;rejuvenated us in our push to grow the league.â&#x20AC;? But with the growth of soc-

cer comes an additional challenge: ďŹ nding park space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest pressure is always facilities and securing what we need on the days most optimal to us,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a great working relationship with the city and its staff in the rentals department, and as a member of the Richmond sporting commu-

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sports Ruggers put up record numbers What a difference a couple of months make. Last November, Richmond rugby squads travelled down to Seattle for a pair of games. The Second Division team won a close game, but the first team was picked apart. Last weekend, unable to find a field in Seattle, the games were played in Ferndale and Richmond benefitted as both its teams enjoyed lopsided victories. Seattle’s inability to stop the Richmond center pairing of Mike Marquardt and Marc Gaudrault was a big factor in a 61-5 win by Richmond’s firsts. Gaudreault scored a team-record six tries. It was more of the same in the Second Division as Richmond powered its way to a 71-20 victory. The ball-handling in this game however was a little more fluid, with fewer forward passes and knock-ons. Geoff Girling had a stellar performance, leading the players on the sideline to begin to comment “Marc who?” (referring to Gaudreault) as Girling scored five tries before leaving the field with an inury 10 minutes before the end of the match. Greg Cocking also got into the scoring by supporting the tackler and receiving a pop ball from a stolen ruck ball. Lance Davison silently cursed himself for making a wager that Cocking would not score in the game and had to pony up $10 for his error in judgement. Both Richmond teams have 3-2 records and need to win their two remaining games to get good seedings for the playoffs. They’re back in action today (Saturday) versus Cowichan at King George Park. Games are at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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Thunder end season as Hockey Tonight Kids by Don Fennell Sports Editor Saturday night has traditionally been Hockey Night in Canada since the CBC began broadcasting NHL games on radio in 1931, and on TV in 1952. But last Saturday, April 9, was a particularly special one for a team of local Atom C hockey players. The Seafair Thunder celebrated being the ﬁnal Scotiabank Hockey Tonight Kids of the season with

a party last weekend at Boston Pizza, hosted by Scotiabank and branch manager Judie Cummer. “This is awesome,” said one of the 13 Thunder players, as they were lauded by Hockey Night In Canada host Ron MacLean following their introduction. A group of nine- and 10-year-old boys, the Thunder enjoyed a great season that included a playoff championship. The Thunder are: Jordan Armstrong, Aaron Benatar, Stephen

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…Housing starts up in Vancouver. Increased multiple-family home starts contribute to strong ﬁrst quarter in Lower Mainland and beyond. Housing starts increased locally in March, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports. Most home starts were in Surrey, Richmond and Vancouver. “Multiple-family home starts made up the majority of housing starts in the (Census Metropolitan Area) during the rst quarter,” says Robyn Adamache, CMHC’s Senior Market Analyst. In Richmond alone, multiple-family home starts increased to 253 compared to 30 in the same period last year, while single-family home starts increased from 18 to 21. ere were 228 multiple-family home starts in Surrey, compared to 49 in March last year.

In the Vancouver CMA, starts were up by 958 homes compared to a year ago, a gain of 44 per cent, while Abbotsford recorded 107 housing starts in March, compared to 44 starts in March 2010. rst three months of the year, housing starts for Vancouver CMA have increased by 19 per cent overall, while the Abbotsford CMA has seen an increase of 56 per cent.

to the development, with each home placed within the community to maximize light and views. Inside, the four-bedroom homes include fully finished basements, which is a first for Morningstar. Homebuyers can choose between a standard or deluxe basement, or a legal suite option. Each home, designed by awardwinning home designer Frederick T. Sale, includes a 20-foot clean face linear fireplace as a stunning centrepiece to the house, and the interiors come in

one of five designer colour packages that were specifically created for Avondale. There are three distinct floorplans available, ranging from 3,746 to 3,916 square feet. All three plans include large great rooms and plenty of space for entertaining, raising a family or just relaxing at home. “We polled our purchasers to ask what they are looking for in a home and came up with a list of over 100

residential construction in B.C. is close to last year’s levels,” says CMHC’s Carol Frketich. Canada-wide, seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts increased to 188,800 in March, up from 183,700 in February.

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With every available home already sold, Morningstar Homes’ Avondale development on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain is off and running. The first 12 homes sold out within two days, says Morningstar vicepresident of sales and marketing Deborah Calahan. Over the project’s opening weekend, three sets of homes were released, with the first set selling out in an hour. The second set of 10 homes was also sold out as soon as they were released, and Calahan hopes to be able to release yet more homes quickly to keep up with the demand. “It’s a quality product at a good price,” says Calahan. Each single-family home includes a large backyard, and the exteriors are a blend of natural wood and stone elements. Three

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â&#x20AC;Śoff the front: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had people waiting for this product. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new product for Morningstar... a bit of a departure from the traditional.â&#x20AC;? Deborah Calahan items,â&#x20AC;? Calahan says. Morningstar has incorporated all of those features into Avondale, including standard tile in the laundry room to allow owners to use it as a

mud room and larger secondary bedrooms and closets. Homes also include large window seats, another feature buyers asked for. Kitchens include a contemporary glass

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bathroom includes a separate soaker tub and an extra-large seamless glass shower. Other features Morningstar is proud of include designer Mortise locks and Kohler plumbing fixtures throughout the home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beauty of it all is how these items have come together,â&#x20AC;? Calahan says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made it more liveable, with great attention to detail.â&#x20AC;? Avondale is Morningstarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Signature Series development, and the fourth project they have on Burke Mountain, following their Belmont Village and Classics neighbourhoods. Avondale is a short drive from Coquitlam Town Centre, and is a part of the masterplanned Foothills community, which will give residents easy access to schools, shopping and other amenities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had people waiting for this product ... thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone,â&#x20AC;? says Calahan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new product for Morningstar ... a bit of a departure from the traditional.â&#x20AC;? With the first residents taking occupancy of their new home in July, Calahan says Morningstar prides itself on building its homes on time and on schedule. She also notes that there is a show home at every Morningstar development for each model of home available (there are three at Avondale.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken a bit of a custom approach to it,â&#x20AC;? Calahan says. This will allow homeowners to make their home their own during the building process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives you all the comforts of a home that costs much more, but for much less,â&#x20AC;? says Calahan, adding that Morningstar considers homes at Avondale to be a new kind of home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are able to (sell) a custom-like home at a volume price.â&#x20AC;? Homes start at $769,900. For more information, please visit www. morningstarhomes.bc.ca.

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Seafair

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Bright & spacious 653 sq ft, 1 Bdrm facing N/E in central Richmond closed to Canada Line. Building has been recently updated. Monthly tenanted for $870.00. Price to sell at $199,900. For private viewing call Richard Tino at 604-805-3519.

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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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Enjoy the great proximity to the West Dyke and Seafair Shopping Centre from this solid Seafair home on a 7,030 sq. ft. lot. The fully finished basement offers accommodation for in-laws or extended family living and there is a recently renovated kitchen and bath up with beautiful original hardwood floors. Huge deck & hot tub too!

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ADMIRAL’S WALK — This spacious top ﬂr home with its sunny west exposure, provides a partial mountain view and offers 1543 sq, 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.

Four bedroom, ft townhouse. throughout. 3,6261,449 sq ft, sq 7,920 sq ft lot, air conditioning, security system. 2-1/2 baths, side-by-side, 2-carNew garage. Home Warranty. Excellent schools & quiet Call May 604.812.7565. location, Call Harry Li 604.771.4911

3 level quiet end of the withTownhome, the right address! A showstopper complex, vaulted ceiling, 2 balconies, in every way and open most days. garage and carport. Won’t Last! Call Pre-inspection report to qualified Benjamin Lim 604.349.6349. buyers. Reduced to $739,000! THEWayne MONTEREY, 110 - 8600 General 604.290.2621 Currie, $332,900 w/2 bdrms/baths, updated ooring, appliances, #15 - fl9339 Alberta Rd, light Richmond fixtures, bright open plan, garden patio, Two bedroom / 2-1/2 bathroom gastownhouse. fireplace, great rec facilities, call 100 sq ft deck, parks and Tina Gonzalez 778.837.1144. schools nearby… THECall VIEW IS AMAZING from this 2 Enrique 778-998-3072 bedroom luxury suite in PRADO! Stainless steel, granite, side x side parking stalls Showstopper quality & everything close by!#107 Call Jason 778.858.3823 - 4233 Bayview, Steveston

EXCLUSIVE “DEERFIELD” backing onto Burnaby Lake Regional Park. Corner townhouse over 1,750 sq.ft. 2 car garage, 9’ ceilings, 4 bedrooms — come see at 70-7501 Cumberland. Call Diana Dickey 604.618.7060. 7091 NO 5 Road, $1,155,888. Beautiful 3 bedroom/living/den/nook on top ﬂoor. 3 bedroom living down, all situated on a 72’x 299’ lot. Call Harry Garcha 604.618.9605.

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Glenn Dublin 604-767-9991

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LIZ MAYAN

604-273-3155 Seafair Realty WATERFRONT!! • OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 48 - 11391 7TH AVE. Don’t miss this one! SELDOM FOR SALE! It’s a 10! Gorgeous inside and out. Decks & patios. 3 bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, living up with views of Gulf Islands and North Shore mountains. 1,492 sq.ft., new appliances, double windows, and tons of storage. Asking $780,000. Call Liz to View. 604-277-4479.

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SUN 2 - 4

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#21 - 6105 River Rd., LADNER $579,900 Aaron Munro 604-868-7858

SAT 2 - 4

SUN 2 - 4

#27 - 3600 Cunningham, RMD $459,000

7660 Frobisher Dr., RMD $619,000

Lydia Dowa 778-839-2768

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Aaron Munro 604-868-7858

SAT 2 - 4

5190 12Th Ave., TSAW $619,000

#405 - 9200 Ferndale Rd., RMD $518,000

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Paul Kurniawan 778-858-5874

#108 - 7571 Moffatt Rd, RMD $238,000 Pam Sutherland 604-802-0227

Pam Sutherland 604-802-0227

#3 -5600 Ladner Trunk, LADNER $415,000 Pam Sutherland 604-802-0227

#47 - 8385 Delsom Way, N. Delta $407,900 Louise Uy 604-788-4549

Louise Uy 604-788-4549

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SUN 2 - 4

Jim Lim 604-716-0995

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SUN 2 - 4

Jose (Joey) Ong

6300 Swift Ave., RMD $768,000

Paul Kurniawan

SAT 2 - 4

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9440 Bakerview Dr., RMD $1,168,000 Cora Kalaw 604-723-0011

#113 - 8391 Bennett Rd, RMD $229,000 Scott Walker 604-338-6414

Scott Walker 604-338-6414

10640 Railway Ave., RMD $888,000 Scott Walker 604-338-6414

SUN 2 - 4

#112 - 7531 Minoru Blvd., RMD $315,000 Loida Cervantes 604-644-8319

10380 Williams Rd., RMD $998,900 Loida Cervantes 604-644-8319

Cora Kalaw

6351 Bellflower, RMD $948,000

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#4 - 7160 Gilbert Rd., RMD $441,900 Loida Cervantes 604-644-8319

886 57th St., TSAW $1,498,000

1157 Fairway Views Wynd, TSAW $454,900

Courtney Anderson 604-763-5794

#403 - 9300 Parksville, RMD $308,000

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Harry Garcha 604-618-9605

#334 - 7295 Moffatt, RMD $218,800 Courtney Anderson 604-763-5794

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JAMES WONG www.james-wong.net

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Jim Hinchcliffe 604.328.1164 #58-22000 SHARPE AVE.

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.

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8 Chair Hair Salon Central Richmond $100,000 Jan Rankin 604-329-0830

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#373 - 8140 Williams Rd., RMD $165,000 Jan Rankin 604-329-0830

#11 - 12333 English Ave., RMD $599,000 Helen Pettipiece 604-341-7997

NEW LISTING

1 BRM & DEN

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#139 - 4280 Moncton St, RMD $375,000

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SUN 2 - 4 JUST SOLD!

#13 -3473 W. River Rd, LADNER $649,000 - float home Trisha Murphy 604-312-7621

Trisha Murphy 604-312-7621

#37 - 14377 60th Ave., SURREY $415,900 Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

SUN 2 - 4

Ricki Willing 604-788-9727

Karen Will 604-786-3155

SUN 2 - 4

#23 -3871 W. River Rd, LADNER $379,000 - float home Ricki Willing 604-788-9727

Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

3839 Richmond St., RMD $859,000 Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

Anne Piché 604-273-3155

3611 Francis Rd., RMD $948,000 Anne Piche 604-273-3155

SAT 2-4

#110 - 8600 General Currie, RMD $332,900 Tina Gonzalez 778-837-1144

Tina Gonzalez 778-837-1144

JOIN THE SUTTON TEAM! Make a breakout move by joining our award-winning team. Please visit: JoinSuttonSeafair.com or contact us at JoinTheTeam@SuttonSeafair.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty . #550 - 9100 Blundell Road . Richmond, BC . V6Y 1K3 . phone: 604.276.2898

VISIT SEAFAIR OPEN HOMES. COM!

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IN MEMORIAM

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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Love, Your Mom Dorri (Drew) & Dad George (Aeran), Your Siblings Kelly (Bob), Johanna, Farrah, George, Ashley, Andrew and Alex, your nephew Jakob and niece Grace and your pug Charles.

LANGLEY BASED COMPANY looking for Super B Experienced Class 1 Driver. Steady work, great benefits. Fax resume and drivers abstract to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

STAIR BUILDER

Req. for West Coast Moulding & Millwork, Langley BC. Must have previous experience reading Blue Prints and CAD drawings, ability to build straight and curved spiral stair & experience with on site measuring and installation of prefabricated stair types. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: â&#x20AC;˘ Advancement Opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Remuneration & BeneďŹ ts. Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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In Loving Memory of

DGS CANADA

Margaret Stewart Esson

2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE

Nov. 10, 1932 - April 17, 1985 In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you.

Her loving family

EDUCATION

INFORMATION

A well established rapid diagnostic test kit manufacturer in Delta, BC is recruiting participants in a lay user study for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Diagnostic Test Strips. The participants should meet the following criteria: 1. Has one or more symptoms of UTI. These symptoms include: burning or pain during urination, frequent urination, fever, back or groin pain, cloudy, dark, bloody, or foul-smelling urine. 2. Is not currently taking medication for treatment of UTI 3. Able to read and write English If you are interested, please email your name and contact telephone number to info@ind.ca and include â&#x20AC;&#x153;UTI test lay user studyâ&#x20AC;? in the subject line.

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Well established Richmond manufacturer has job openings for CNC operator, general shop helper, assembly & packaging work. Various experience levels considered. Must be highly energetic and demonstrate strong ability to work in selfdirected environment. Fax resume with cover letter -> Attn: AB2503 to 604-244-8443.

WILD & CRAZY, CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T BE LAZY Up to $20 per hr, 40 hrs per week. Fun promoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & C.S. 10 positions available for immed. work. No commission. No experience? No problem! Call today, Start tomorrow !

Call Lori 604-777-2195

Are You Feeling Pain Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Worry! Richmond Pain Research & Treatment Centre will help you take the pain away. Neck, Back, Heel, Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Sciatica,Tennis Elbow, Migraine, Any Chronic Pain. We give 100% refund if no improvement MSP, Ext Medical are accepted If you have any pain symptoms, call 604-276-8898 to get free consultation & make an appt with B.C. Registered Acupuncturist Andrew, Bao or Wendy, Zhang or Charley, Sheng. #103-8140 Cook Rd. Richmond. Open 6 days/wk Mon-Sat 10-6pm Each new client get $10 off with coupon Expires May 15/11

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$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464.

FURNITURE UPHOLSTERER Required 40h/week, $17.70/h. Fax resume: 1.866.770.4296

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EDUCATION

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417

Flexible Schedule. Start Monday! E/I Supported Training Multiple campuses (Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey) All SkyTrain Accessible

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LOST AND FOUND

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeper/Receptionist Cover for Maternity Leave Temporary Position up to One Year. Proficient in Simply Accounting Essential up to 3 Days per week Flexible Hours. E-mail Resume please to bob@caltronoffice.ca

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IL ?G;CF OM ;N =CL=OF;NCIH LC=BGIH>L?PC?Q =IG FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

Help Build Homes For The Relief Effort In Japan We are looking for people with construction, manufacturing and production background.

Nail gun and experience with using tools required. Afternoon and day shifts available. To apply call: 604-273-8761 or email: adeccorichmond@gmail.com

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS & O/O req w/flatdeck exp. for BC,AB,WA,OR. Exc pay & benefits. Fax resume & abstract to 604-594-8565 or email to lpsvad@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

PAI FAMILY Childcare for 1 to 5 yr olds. Lovely environment, hot meals lots of activities. Call 604-277-5649

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LOST: EYE GLASSES - pink, prescription in brown case. Richmond Ctr/Broadmoor Mall. 604-274-9454

HELPER REQ. to do light gardening duties; weeding, clean-up etc. Call for more info. 604-271-0431.

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Route Boundaries Number of Papers 14302277 8000 Blk of Railway Ave 24 14002273 11000-12000 Blk of No 2 Rd 95 14301274 Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 52 14302323 Cantley Rd, Colville Rd 74 14302276 Cadogan Rd, Camden Cres, Pl, Kilgour Pl 32 14401661 Aintree cres, Pl, Aragon Rd 90 14401660 Ainsworth Cres, Moddocks Rd 85 14600554 11000 Blk of Williams Rd 77 14600712 9000-10000 Blk of No 5 Rd 71 14304040 Maple Rd (5000 Blk) 93 14301212 10000 Blk No 2 Rd 79 14600810 6000-8000 Blk of No 5 Rd 126 14303522 9000 Blk of No 3 Rd 62 14304043 9000Blk Gilbert,Magnolia Dr,Maple Pl,Rd,Martyniuk Gate,Pl 145 14600550 Anahim Dr, Aragon Rd 87

CLEANING SERVICES

Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed Prof. touch. Supplies inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Residential & Commercial Move-In & Move-Out. Daisy 604-727-2955 LIDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EUROPEAN CLEANING. Res/Com. Ins/Bonded. Specializing in detail cleaning. 604-541-9255

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

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Universal Learning Institute

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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OBITUARIES

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 8th, 2011. Violet was in her hundredth year, active and in very good health until the end. She was one of thirteen children born to Thomas and Rachel Coleman in Moose Jaw, Sask.. Violet was predeceased by her loving husband Joe on February 26th 1987. She leaves three daughters; Jo-Ann Keating (Ted), Barbara Moffatt (Eric) and Joyce Cronmiller (Ted), six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Violet will be greatly missed for her loving, caring ways, her quiet sense of humor and devotion to her family. A light has gone out but fond memories remain. At this time the family would like to thank Dr Peter Quelch for his personal care over many years and a special thank you to the staff at Courtyard Gardens whose devotion to our Mum is so much appreciated. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 4pm - 6pm at Courtyard Gardens, 7051 Moffatt Rd, Richmond, BC. In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

COMMERCIAL TIRE REPAIRMAN reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d full time, M-F, some after hrs/on call. Must have DL, service truck provided, heavy lifting, outdoor work. $14-22/hr depending on exp. 2230 Hartley Ave, Coquitlam. fax 604-526-9429 or email: tireland-hartley@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

ROGERS, Violet Lillian

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Drâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

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PERSONAL SERVICES

Number of Papers

River Dr, Shell Rd Keefer Ave Townhomes, 7000 Blk No 4 Rd

54 105

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Boundaries

Number of Papers

Claybrook Rd, Claysmith Rd, Coldfall Rd, Crt 78 3000 blk Blundell Rd, Bowen Gate 80 7000 Blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl 65 3000 Blk Granville Ave 75 Thormanby Cres, Woolridge Crt 64 Moresby Dr 70 3000 Blk Steveston hwy 68 Second Ave, Third Ave, Fourth Ave (Steveston) 47 Chatham St, First Ave 27 4000 blk River Rd (between No 1 & McCallan) 23 Richards Dr, Semlin Dr 54 Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave. 106 4000 Blk Granville Ave 55 McCallan Rd, Tilton Rd 32 5000 blk Gibbons Dr, Westminster Hwy 38 Forsyth Cres 49 Easterbrook Rd, Murchison Rd, Reeves Rd, Webster Rd 58 Gamba Dr, Nicolle Pl, Tucker Ave 61 5000, 6000 Blks No 1 Rd 64 5000 Blk Blundell Rd 62 2000 Blk River Rd, 2000 Blk Westminster Hwy 41 3000 Blk Williams Rd 73 9000 Blk No 1 Rd 87 Groat Ave, Geal Rd 49 Mahood Dr 48 4000 Blk Francis Rd 22 Argentia Dr, Trespassey Dr 46 Azure Rd, Christina Rd, Otter Pl, Tranquille Pl, Azure Gt 116

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PETS 477

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FULL LANDSCAPING & YARD WORK

WE GUARANTEE

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LANDSCAPING

â&#x20AC;&#x153;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 industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.â&#x20AC;?

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

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

DAerating D Power Raking D Pruning D Lawn Cutting D Power Washing D Fencing D Organic Fertilizing Weekly ~ Bi-Weekly

PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete lawn maint, power raking, trimming, pruning, cedar fence install. 604-271-5319

338

STEVESTON STUDENT LAWN CARE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Milano Landscapers & Garden Services

Dan 604 - 374 - 2283

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

GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trimming, power raking, aeration, cleanup. Free est. Michael 604-240-2881

VAC card accepted

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LAWN CARE

Richmond Home Services

HOME REPAIRS

Call George 778 886-3186

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

RENOVATIONS

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GENERAL SMALL HOME Repairs Your home / apt. (Richmond only). Reynaldo 778-318-8769

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PIANO, Yamaha, 1 owner, $800. Call (604)858-4081 Chihuahua, 3.5 yr old, spayed, healthy, shots, vet chkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Leaving country. $200. (604)997-8601

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$ 149,900

Major Renovations

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

8-10 FT DOGWOOD & JAPANESE MAPLES

$10 ea 8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988 REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

STEVESTON, lot value on Pleasant St. Build now or later. 33x120’ lot. Asking $620,000. (604)275-7118

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. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com

636

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE OKANAGAN

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

*SPECTACULAR*

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

RENTALS

Lakeshore living At it’s Best! 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open floor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large floating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

CLIPPER COVE 1 Bdrm. from $950 2 Bdrm. from $1150 Great Building. Excellent Location. Close to Richmond Center, No. 3 Road and Westminster Hwy. Pool & Sauna Included.

To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968 RICHMOND

BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone!

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000

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

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398

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

Email:

dlklitch@telus.net For more details

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND CENTRE, 10/F 6088 Minoru Blvd, 1 bdrm 650 sqft. No pet. No smoking. $1200/mth. Ref req’d. Pls call (604) 327-0111.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RICHMOND 3 Bd, 2 ba, 1/2 duplex, 4 appls, 5491 Blundell. Avail immed $1000/mo. Ref’s. (604)240-5322 West Richmond - Upper Duplex. 3 Bdrm newly renovated, new appliances, laundry facilities + patio; N/P, N/S. Avail May 1. $1375mo + utils. Call 604-241-7141

736

HOMES FOR RENT

Charming 3 brdm.and den, fully furnished charcter home in Steveston. High ceilings, Vary Sunny, fireplace, granite counters. Avail. Jul 1- Dec.31.4-6 month lease. $2, 800/month. Call Lisa 604-786-1208. Pets ok. RICHMOND #5 & Cambie. 4 bdrm 3 bath newer split lvl home. Mst bth w/jacuzzi, living & fam/rms. Gas f/p, h/w heat, garage. $2000 + utils. Avail now. Ns/Np. 604-290-4968. RICHMOND. Sparkling, newly renod 3 bdrm. F/P, 2 baths, 5 appls, h/w flrs, cov patio, carport, fenced. N/P. $2195. May 1. 604-833-2103

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

ON CANADA LINE 6700 #3 ROAD, A/C, 385 sq. ft. & 860 sq. ft. Ideal for Travel, Insurance, legal. etc. Prkng avail. Offices can be combined. 604-277-0966 or 604-2731126

350 - 174 Street Ranchers for AGES 50+ Come for the Sun and Location. Enjoy the convenience and elegance of our Rancher Style Townhomes. Pre-Sales for Phase 3 starting NOW! OPEN FRIDAY THRU TUESDAY 12-5PM Sall Scott 604-619-4902 MacDonald Realty Olympic www.thegreensatdouglas.ca

RENTALS 751

SUITES, UPPER

STEVENSTON N. Beautiful family home, 3 bdrm 2 bath up incl 1 bdrm + den down, front balcony. NS/NP. $2100/mo + 60% utils. Sam 604813-4025, 604-248-7580

752

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

63 Corvette Stingray, silver/blue in color, 327 4spd, not matching, block is from 65 vette, all other parts original. $55,000obo 778-887-9245 pic id#2313138250 Craigs List

810

AUTO FINANCING

✰ RENTAL ✰ ✰ INCENTIVES ✰

TRANSPORTATION 818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2002 CHRYSLER Intrepid, 98K, 4 dr, auto, loaded, 98K, A/C 2011, 6 cyl, $3500 obo. 604-304-5571

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1994 VOLVO 850 4 dr. sedan, auto, great cond. 178,000km. $4500 obo A/Crd 2012 604- 581-1568

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

4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Ref’s. 604-244-7862 IRONWOD 1 bdrm ste, cozy, sep ent, lge fncd yd, back lane, $650 + 10% utils. Shrd. lndry. NS/NP. Sam 604-813-4025, 604-248-7580 RICHMOND 1 bdrm bsmt ste, nr #5/Cambie, clse to ament. $600/mo Utils incl. 604-270-4439 RICHMOND #5 Rd. 1 bdrm nice new home. Full bath, lndry, prkg. N/S, N/P. $750 incl utils. Avail now. 604-780-3793 or 604-214-0231.

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

2001 HONDA CIVIC. Blue, 4 door, auto, air, tilt, cruise, p/l, 140 K, asking $4,960. Call 604-836-5931.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

2002 VW BEETLE, auto, exc. cond. spoiler, silver, sunroof, a/c, heated seats. $8,000. obo. 604-864-8164

Call 604-522-1050

2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9300. Call 604-825-9477.

RICHMOND

Briargate & Paddock Townhouses

2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $8800 firm. 604-538-9257.

2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available

827

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

SCRAP METAL WANTED

VEHICLES WANTED

604.587.5865 www.recycle-it-now.com

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

The Scrapper

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Website www.aptrentals.net STEVESTON Tnhome, 1350 sf, 2 bd, 2.5 bth, f/p, s/s appls, d/w, dbl garage, balcony, blinds, N/S N/P, Refs, Avail now, $1850/mo. Email richmondtownhome@gmail.com call 604-244-0613

CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKS FREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities

Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 BUICK PARK AVE certified 1 owner low K’s no acc. Spotless $5900 obo. 778-565-1097

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215. 1998 BUICK LESABER 4 dr., low km., blue, $2800 for sale by owner. (604)939-5633 1999 Buick LaSabre Ltd V6 new tires & brakes. Like new. Private. Low K’s. 604-364-1554 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, std., great run cond., asking $2,500. New clutch. Phone (778)389-5775.

851

TRUCKS & VANS

2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, fully loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3999. 778-846-5649 2001 DODGE 1500, ext. cab, black, w/box liner 4X4 318 V8 fuel injected trailer hitch, elec trailer brake. Aircared. $13,500. Joe 604-309-7302 2005 MONTANA SV6, loaded, Onstar, 7 pass., new front rotors & brakes. Mint. $8500. 604-812-1278

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITES, LOWER

845

1995 TOYOTA TERCEL, 2 dr, new tires & brakes, std, 198km, AirCare, runs exc, $1900. 604-612-2194

SHARE 3 Bdrm full bsmt hse with 2 guys. #2 Rd & Blundell. $460 share utils. + D.D. N/S. 604-275-6976

750

TRANSPORTATION

838

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 2006 Northshore 30ft Travel trlr, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded. $24,000. 604-824-8970

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Lease & Purchase Financing

0.9

LEASE FOR

188 0.9%

$ #

$ £

298 3.9% #

LEASE FOR

With $2,160 down payment on approved credit. Includes freight and PDI.

298 0.9%

With $722 down payment on approved credit. Includes freight and PDI.

26,340

MSRP** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

LEASE FOR

APR per Month for 48 Months

With $3,526 down payment on approved credit. Includes freight and PDI.

27,880

MSRP** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

APR per Month for 48 Months

16,385

MSRP** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

PLUS, GET A $750 GAS CARD WITH ANY CIVIC. ¥

*Limited time finance offer based on a new 2011 Civic DX 5MT/Accord SE MT/CR-V LX 2WD, model FA1E2BEX/CP2E6BE/RE3H3BEY and a 60/24/60 month finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. Finance example: $16,385/$26,340/$27,880 at 0.9%/0.9%/0.9% per annum equals $279.38/$1107.82/$475.37 per month for 60/24/60 months. Freight and PDI of $1,395/$1,550/$1,590 included. Cost of borrowing is $377.80/$247.68/$642.20, for a total obligation of $16,762.80/$26,587.68/$28,552.20. **MSRP is $16,385/$26,340/$27,880 including freight and PDI of $1,395/$1,550/$1,590. For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #Limited time lease offers based on a new 2011 Civic DX 5MT/Accord SE MT/CR-V LX 2WD, model FA1E2BEX/CP2E6BE/RE3H3BEY. Lease example based on new 2011 Civic DX 5MT/Accord SE MT/CR-V LX 2WD, model FA1E2BEX/CP2E6BE/RE3H3BEY available through Honda Canada Finance Inc. £0.9%/3.9%/0.9% lease APR for 48/48/48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $188/$298/$298. Down payment of $722/$3,526/$2,160, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $9,745.84/$17,830.16/ $16,463.09. * 0.9% lease APR for up to 24 months on 2011 Accord models. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less. Dealer trade may be required. ¥$750 gas card offer applies only to retail customer purchase, lease or finance agreements on all new 2011 Civic models. Gas card offer includes HST/GST where applicable. Valid only on purchase, lease or finance agreements concluded at participating Honda retailers. Dealer participation required. */**/#/£/¥ Offers valid from April 1st through April 30th, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

604-207-1888 604.638.0497 APR per Month for 48 Months

Saturday, April 16, 2011