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Voters re-elect Malcolm Brodie
Election results Mayor (1 elected) Malcolm Brodie 20955 Richard Lee 9054
Incumbents, McPhail, Au join mayor on council
Councillor (8 elected) Bill McNulty 15960 Linda McPhail 15733 Derek Dang 14793 Evelina Halsey-Brandt 14730 Linda Barnes 14311 Harold Steves 13908 Chak Kwong Au 13366 Ken Johnston 12983 Carol Day 12681 Cynthia A. Chen 12040 Alexa Loo 11918 Michael Wolfe 11465 Peter Mitchell 6209 De Whalen 5619 Cliff Lifeng Wei 3841 Jun L. Wuyan 2978 Ramzan Patni 1409
by Don Fennell Staff Reporter Malcolm Brodie has been re-elected mayor of Richmond. The 63-year-old, who was a member of the Richmond Non-Partisan Association when first elected as a councillor in 1996 and then re-elected in 1999, has been an independent since becoming mayor in 2001. He earned his fifth term as mayor Saturday by earning 20,955 votes, more than double those of challenger Richard Lee at 9,054. “It’s humbling to get in by a sizable margin,” said Brodie, surrounded by hundreds of supporters at a local hotel. “As I talked to people (during the election campaign) they were very supportive and constantly said, ‘We like what you’ve done in the last 10 years.’’’ All incumbent councillors were reeleced, with Bill McNulty topping the polls. They will be joined by two current school trustees—Linda McPhail and Chak Au—on council. A third school trustee, Carol Day, was oh-so-close, finishing 302 votes back of Ken Johnston for the eighth and final council seat. Brodie is pleased all the incumbent councillors, who he described
School Trustee (7 elected) Donna Sargent 18380 Grace Tsang 16580 Debbie Tablotney 16367 Eric Yung 14120 Rod Belleza 13630 Kenny Chiu 12929 Norm Goldstein 12784 Michael Starchuk 12263 Jonathan Ho 12087 William Kang Chen 8553
Don Fennell photo Mayor Malcolm Brodie addresses supporters Saturday night after winning re-election.
as “very accomplished people,” were re-elected, and said he’s looking forward to working with newcomers Linda McPhail and Chak Au who served on Richmond School Board for many years before seeking seats on city council. “(McPhail and Au) have distinguished community records and I think they will fit in very well on
council and bring fresh perspectives and energy,” he said. As a growing city, Brodie said there are many issues council must address. These include an expanding population in the downtown core, new fire halls, a new swimming pool and a new seniors’ centre. Environmental issues will also be top of mind, he said, noting that beginning in 2012 the city
will become carbon neutral. Policies on solid waste and greenhouse gas emissions are to follow. Brodie said the city has been very clear in its opposition to the proposed jet fuel pipeline, which would barge jet fuel up the Fraser River and send it across Lulu Island via a proposed 15-kilometre pipeline. “We’ll continue to oppose the pipeline,” he said.
•Voter turnout was approximately 23.75 per cent. More than 31,100 people voted, an increase of 3,400 (22.1 per cent) from 2008. It was the first time in four elections that our turnout increased.
Lee said vote results show locals happy with council by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter
RICHARD LEE
Lawyer Richard Lee said he came away from Saturday's election results, in which he garnered just 30 per cent of the popular vote in his bid for the mayor's seat, with three thoughts. "Obviously from the results, Mayor (Malcolm) Brodie still has the trust of the majority of people," Lee said Tuesday afternoon. "It's
a pretty good city and a pretty good state of things. It's great that residents have that view, and it's probably true." Secondly, when challenging a formidable opponent, to stand any chance, one has to have a political machine supporting him or her, Lee said. Finally, if the opponent doesn't have at least a third of the money of his rival, the candidate "doesn't have a chance," he said. Lee said he spent less than $10,000 on
his campaign, money collected from his supporters. Most of the money was spent on radio ads, at "The Voice of the Chinese Community" AM1320, and Fairchild Radio's AM1470 and FM 96.1. "I am delighted that I made that decision some eight weeks ago to run," said Lee, who added that he learned a lot about the city, about how democracy works, and the thoughts and feelings of those who were not happy with what's happening at city hall.
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City Page Community news covering November 23–December 7, 2011 associated with the opera stage, or operatic music that has an unexpected seasonal connection. Admission is $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors (+HST). Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.
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Planning Committee Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.
Minoru Chapel Opera Opera Pro Cantanti You are invited to hear classic opera music performed at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 in the intimate and historic Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road. Opera Pro Cantanti presents a program of seasonal music by the great opera composers. Specially selected pieces such as Gounod’s Ave Maria, Adam’s Oh Holy Night!, and music from Handel’s Messiah will be sure to enhance your holiday season. This program will delight you with music that is familiar to us as seasonal music, yet not normally
Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, November 30 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 8851 Heather Street - DP 10-538908 - Doug Massie, Architect of Chercover Massie & Associates Ltd. – To: (1) permit the construction of a two-storey building for a licensed child care facility for approximately 60 children at 8851 Heather Street on a site zoned Assembly (ASY); and (2) vary the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw to: (a) reduce minimum interior side yard from 7.5 m to 1.2 m; (b) reduce the minimum public road parking setback from 3 m to 1.5 m; and (c) permit 54% small car parking spaces on a site with less than 31 parking spaces (8 small car parking spaces of total 15 spaces). 2. 9099 Cook Road - DP 10557920 - W.T. Leung Architects Inc., on behalf of Concord Pacific Developments Inc. – To permit the construction of approximately 142 units, of which seven (7) will be secured as affordable housing, within a 16-storey highrise residential tower, a six-storey mid-rise building, 11 two-storey town house units with ground level entry, and an enclosed parking structure on a site being rezoned to High Rise Apartment (ZHR9) – North McLennan (City Centre).
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November environmental sustainability workshop Register for a free class This workshop is part of the City’s enhanced pesticide management program and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/ register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Paper and card marking Wednesday, November 30 6:30–8:30 p.m. Reg #175402, Free, 16+ years Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road For more information, email ESOutreach@richmond.ca or call 604-233-3318.
Pedestrian safety tips Be safe and dress to be seen Now that the days are getting shorter, Richmond RCMP reminds everyone to wear bright coloured clothing or a reflective armband to increase your
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As snow starts to fall, be a good neighbour and clear the walkways around your property, and then help others who can’t. visibility in the dark. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic. Make eye contact with drivers. Remove your headphones and focus your full attention on what’s happening on the streets. Always be cautious and pay attention to traffic. For more safety information, please visit www.richmond.ca/safety/ police/cprograms/pedestrians.
Be a good neighbour Helping others The City is coordinating two programs to help make winter easier for everyone. The Good Neighbour campaign encourages all able-bodied residents to clear the walkways around their property, and then help others who can’t. All you have to do is adopt a neighbour who may need your help in clearing snow from the driveway, walkway or sidewalk. Watch for people in your neighbourhood who could use your help and ask if you can lend a hand. Snow Angels is a registry of local organizations willing to provide a variety of voluntary services to elderly persons or people with mobility issues during major winter storms. Services can include snow removal, pick-up and delivery of medications or groceries, or other snowfall related assistance. If your organization is interested in becoming a Snow Angel, please contact Paul Brar, Parks Programs Coordinator, at 604-244-1250 or email pbrar@richmond.ca. For more information on these programs, visit the City of Richmond website at www.richmond.ca/ winter.
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Election was a wake-up call for city staff But poll-topping councillor doesn’t believe there’s a disconnect by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Is there a disconnect between council and city staff? And is Richmond city hall a case of the tail—city staff—wagging the dog (council)? It depends on who you ask at Richmond First, which had three incumbent councillors re-elected—Derek Dang, Bill McNulty, Ken Johnston—along with Linda McPhail, who made the successful switch from the board of education to council chambers. Derek Dang said Saturday night’s results indicate most Richmond residents like the direction city council is taking the community. “Speaking of issues, I had issues with the volley that was sent out by the former mayor, now ex-councillor (Greg Halsey-Brandt), because I think we were doing a good job,” he said. “Now that’s not to say that we didn’t have any concerns of the subjects that he raised...but the fact is they should have been addressed while he was on council. I mean, we never heard a peep until he was leaving.” Dang said he’s committed to taking a closer look at staff spending, trips that are being made. “I believe they had a real wake-up call during this election,” Dang said of city staff. “Because I have gone to them, and I’m not the only one.” Linda McPhail, who said she was overwhelmed and humbled by her support, addressed the concerns that staff are actually running city hall. “I have heard that as well, and I’ve actually experienced it as a school trustee. I’ve known about things before councillors have known about it. So for me, it’s really important that we should know what the issues are...We need
Martin van den Hemel photo Eight for eight: Richmond First’s Derek Dang, Debbie Tablotney, Linda McPhail, Bill McNulty, Ken Johnston, Eric Yung, Donna Sargent and Grace Tsang were all elected to council.
to be in on these things, and that’s what I’ve heard from people that I’ve talked to.” “People feel really disconnected...,” she said. “So when people are saying that, you need to look at it and look at how we can do things differently.” McPhail said she’s not afraid to ask questions, and plans to talk to George Duncan, Richmond’s chief administrative officer, and senior managers, to let them know she wants to be on the ground floor of planning for the city. Bill McNulty said he doesn’t see any disconnect between city council and staff, and said the election results speak for themselves.
“I don’t believe it is an issue, to be quite frank with you. You’d think the public would have told us. We went one, two, three in the polls. That tells you what it is. Greg (HalseyBrandt) has his own perceptions of what he tried to do. But we have to look at the reality of what he tried to do.” McNulty said that if a councillor is doing his or her job, and putting their ear to the ground, they will know what’s going on a city hall. “I believe that the people have told us that some of us work hard, and know what’s going on.” McNulty said the public wants more accountability.
But while council candidates suggested there was a council disconnect, that wasn’t echoed by Richmond First’s incumbent councillors during the run-up to the election. “Did you hear any of us say there was a disconnect? We’ve been there, we know what’s going on,” McNulty said. “We know how much work it is to do. And staff are going to do what we tell them to do.” McNulty agreed that staff can do a better job of working with council. “We can always improve. And I will continue to work for improvement on behalf of the people of Richmond.”
Chak Kwong Au makes the leap to council Former school trustee looks forward to working with Steves and Barnes by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Chak Kwong Au is one of two new faces on Richmond city council, earning the seventh of eight seats decided in Saturday’s election. In a race that proved to be close—with 12 candidates contending for the seats on election night—Au said he had a secret weapon: his wife Christine Hui. “She worked very hard for me, so I think she was the one who got me winning,” said Au, speaking to a crowd at the Steveston Hotel. The crowd comprised supporters of the Richmond Citizens Association, the party of Harold Steves and Linda Barnes. Au, a member of the Richmond Independent Team of Electors,
came by shortly after the results were finalized to say he looks forward to working “very closely” with Steves and Barnes, calling the pair “role models.” “I believe we should be bringing people together, not dividing people,” said Au. Au, who said he believes Richmond will soon be the focus of the world as a leader in urban farming, is considered a key ally to Steves, Barnes and others who want to see the Garden City lands used as farmland. Au, a Richmond school trustee for 12 years, announced early last month he was seeking higher office. The move proved fruitful. Au earned 13,366 votes, just 2,594 votes away from the votes leader. Au immigrated from Hong Kong in 1988. He works as the program leader of the mental health promotion and counselling team at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority in Richmond. Voters cast ballots in his direction because of his track record of getting results and building bridges while a school trustee. Au said his win also came as a result of plain hard work. “I tried to get the message out that we need-
Matthew Hoekstra photo Chak Kwong Au (centre), with Linda Barnes and Harold Steves.
ed positive change on council.” The rest of Au’s RITE slate—Carol Day and Michael Wolfe—weren’t as successful. Au said it was “a little bit disappointing” that RITE couldn’t secure at least one more seat on council.
Au said he heard concerns during the campaign about staff running city hall. He said he’ll work with council on broadening its reach to the public. “I will make sure that I will get more meaningful consultation with the people.”
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Thank You, RICHMOND!
Steveston’s councillors re-elected Criticism of city hall being too corporate wasn’t issue for voters by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Family and friends surrounded Linda Barnes at the Steveston Hotel Saturday night, as the 61-year-old won her fifth straight term as city councillor. With the celebration came an explanation to Barnes’ young grandson on what it all meant in terms he could understand—parks and swings. “That’s just a part of what we do,” she told the crowd. “Politics should
elected. “I’m well known as a critic of city hall, and I went down in the vote and the ones that aren’t critics of city hall went up,” said Steves, who topped the polls in the previous election. Steves will enter his 42nd year on city council. He expects the future of the Garden City lands to be finally decided in the new council’s three-year term, and his slate now has a key ally in its goal of seeing the land tilled. “With Chak (Au) there, we now have solid support for urban agriculture and a farm school at the Garden City lands,” he said. Said Barnes: “I’m excited about some new people being involved. I believe we’ll be able to work well with them.”
be a part of what we all think about and what we all do.” Barnes, who ran under the Richmond Citizens Association banner, finished fifth in voting. Fellow RCA member Harold Steves also won reelection, finishing sixth. First-time candidate De Whalen also ran with the group, but failed to earn a seat with a 14th place finish. Results of the election, which saw Richmond First increase its seats to four, didn’t come as a surprise to either Barnes or Steves, both Steveston residents. Few issues gained traction in the campaign, except a criticism that city hall had become too corporate. Steves, 74, said that wasn’t an issue for voters, noting all incumbents were
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by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Alexa Loo’s husband isn’t all that disappointed that she came up short on Saturday night in her bid for a spot on city council. As they’ll both soon become first-time parents, knowing the stresses and committements of political life won’t be heaped upon the myriad challenges of raising a child is something that he saw as a positive. As an Olympic athlete, Loo was all about winning, however. “I was a little bit disappoint-
ed, obviously,” Loo said been enough in 2008 to Tuesday afternoon. earn her a council seat, she observed. But considering she lost out to 10 political veterans, And that means some of and came just 1,065 votes the issues she raised resoshy of a spot on council nated with residents. “I think it was a great while spending under $800, Loo said it wasn’t an way to get my feet wet. altogether bad outcome. What it did do for me is “All those people are ALEXA LOO to open some doors,” she far more experienced and said. She’ll now focus on competent in running a political becoming more involved in the campaign,” Loo said of Carol Day, community, and hopes to join civic Cynthia Chen and the councillors- committees with a view toward elect who garnered more votes another run at council in 2014. than she did. Loo admitted some people had But her 11,918 votes would have reservations about whether she
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Carol Day sees the bright side of narrow loss by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Carol Day was all smiles Saturday night despite suffering a narrow loss in her bid for a seat on Richmond council. The former school trustee finished with 12,681 votes, just 302 votes fewer than Ken Johnston for the eighth and final seat on council. Day said she wasn’t discouraged by the weekend outcome, and said if anything, the results were uplifting. “I will always be active in politics, and the reason being is there’s so much going on. And now that we have a majority of Richmond First which is of course development, and Mayor Brodie, we’re going to have to really, really pay attention to what’s going on a city hall because if we don’t, things are going to continue like they have the last 10 years,” she said. “City hall is being run by staff, of course, and I’d like to definitely see that change.”
Day said she has the utmost respect for Ken Johnston, and has no problem losing to him. “I would have had more of a problem if I had lost (by) a few hundred votes to someone like Cynthia Chen, who was not an effective councillor, or...Alexa Loo who has really no civic involvement. So I feel it was a respectable loss, if you want to call it a loss.” Day said little money was spent on her election bid (around $10,000), and said it was a grassroots movement that nearly propelled her to victory, with people she’s never met before coming out to distribute her campaign information at households and condos. Contrast that with Chen’s pricey campaign, which in 2008 was tabbed at close to $40,000 (Chen says she spent a little less this time.) “My heart is full of gratitude,” she said. “Clearly I’m nipping at the heals of the existing politicians so I’ll continue to be a very vocal voice for Richmond.” Day said she was “thrilled to piec-
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Martin van den Hemel photo Carol Day: finished ninth.
es” that fellow RITE (Richmond Independent Team of Electors) candidate and former long-time trustee Chak Au was voted onto council. He will serve as a major bridge between the Chinese community and the mainstream community, she said. As to whether she’ll run again in 2014, Day left that door open, and said it will be up to her supporters.
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Former councillor falls short Despite for the second time losing out on a spot on council by fewer than 1,000 votes, Cynthia Chen didn’t rule out another run at elected office in 2014. “We ran a very good campaign. The people have spoken and I respect their decision,” she said. In 2008, Chen lost a council seat by 174 votes. This time the margin was 943 votes, with Carol Day finishing ahead of her. Chen said she wasn’t frustrated by Saturday’s result. “We did the best we really could have.” Asked about running in 2014, Chen said: “Time will tell. I love Richmond. I’m very passionate about Richmond. I’ve met some wonderful people along the way.”
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EDITORIAL: Seen and heard on Saturday Perception: Somebody at Richmond First’s headquarters observed that those who were most active via social media topped the polls, pointing to Bill McNulty, Linda McPhail and Derek Dang, who finished first, second and third on Saturday night. Reality: The numbers clearly show that social media didn’t help McNulty, McPhail or Dang, despite their strong showings. Richmond First made an amateurish video posted on YouTube, in which candidates looked very uncomfortable and appeared as though they were reading from a script. That video was viewed all of 195 times. Compare that to the 15,960 votes McNulty received, or 15,733 for McPhail and 14,793 for Dang. In other words, a drop in the bucket. And on Twitter, Linda McPhail has only 133 followers. Neither Dang nor McNulty directly used Twitter, although Richmond First itself is one of the better local “tweeters” and has 247 followers on its account. Also, Cynthia Chen was one of the best users of social media during the campaign, but she didn’t get elected. Perception: “Yeah, Carol Day is not going to make it,” proclaims Richmond First strategist and former long-time councillor Kiichi Kumagai, as the first seven of 42 polls report on the City of Richmond’s website. Reality: Day had incumbent trustee Ken Johnston sweating for much of the night, with the latter getting in by a margin of just three hundred votes. It sure appeared that Johnston was riding on the coattails
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Perception: “Who is this idiot Matthew Hoekstra?” Ken Johnston proclaimed after being re-elected Saturday. Johnston approached reporter Martin van den Hemel to discuss an article in the Friday, Nov. 18 edition of The Richmond Review he thought was written by Hoekstra. It was about the political group Richmond CHOICE and member Alice Tang, who Johnston said served as campaign manager for councillorelect Chak Au. “Don’t you guys do your homework?” he asked. That article was actually written by van den Hemel. Reality: Reporters are not omniscient, and had The Review known about the connection between Tang and Au, that story might never have been published. But it was a Richmond Review reporter who actively pursued the story after noticing the ads in the paper, not the other way around. It should be noted that Richmond CHOICE also endorsed Richmond First candidates, but notably not Johnston. Perception: It was a nearly flawless evening for Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, who took nearly 70 per cent of the vote for mayor. Save for the sign at Sportstown, which said: “Vote fro (sic) Malcolm Brodie.”
Martin van den Hemel photo Carol Day (centre), with former trustee Sandra Bourque and former trustee and councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt. Day missed a council seat by 302 votes.
Reality: Richard Lee garnered more votes for mayor (9,054) than any other non-winner in the past decade, including Coun. Derek Dang, who managed 8,049 compared to Brodie’s 14,074 during the 2001 by-election. (Of course, Dang’s percentage was much higher than Lee’s.) Considering Lee’s only been a local resident for a few years, his performance was more than respectable. But were those 9,054 people voting for Lee or against Brodie? Perception: Richmond First is a well-oiled machine flush with cash. Just look at the quality of the youthful volunteers at party headquarters on Saturday night. One drove away with a friend in a white-and-black Lamborghini, oddly adorned with a N
(new driver) sticker on the back. Reality: Compared to years past, this year’s Richmond First HQ was more modest, both in square-footage, and the quality of the eats. And judging from the amount of advertising done in the community—ads in the newspaper, election signs on front lawns, and the cheap video for YouTube—Richmond First isn’t the money-machine it might have been perceived as previously. But the bottom-line is that money won’t buy you an election victory. Just ask former councillor Cynthia Chen, who spent nearly $40,000 in a failed bid in 2008, and probably even more this time around, with nothing to show for it. Rather, incumbency and the accompanying name recognition seem to reign supreme.
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of his fellow Richmond First candidates, who finished in the top three. Johnston finished some 750 votes ahead of the ninth-place finisher in 2008, with Evelina Halsey-Brandt also squeaking by former councillor Cynthia Chen.
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.C.’s carbon emission trading plan died last week at the age of four. No service was announced.
The end came as the B.C. capital hosted politicians from neighbouring U.S. states and western provinces for their annual economic conference. Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico followed through with plans to withdraw from the Western Climate Initiative, leaving California, B.C., and theoretically Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec to come up with a trading system to
put further costs on greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuel kingpins Alberta and Saskatchewan wanted nothing to do with the WCI from the beginning, when it set a goal of 15-per-cent reduction in emissions by 2020. This leaves B.C. as the only jurisdiction in North America with a carbon tax, and an emission reduction target twice as ambitious – 33 per cent by 2020. Because of that tax, all B.C.’s border states and provinces have an economic advantage for emitting industries. And with natural gas development booming and population growing, B.C.’s emissions continue upward. Industry representatives gave the legislature finance committee the view from ground level. Take farming. “None of our competitors have a carbon tax,” Garnet Etsell of the B.C. Agriculture Council told the committee’s Chilliwack hearing. “This has cost us, to date, with the
last increase, $45 million a year. With the increase that’s anticipated in 2012, that’ll be $65 million. Keep in mind that the agriculture industry last year had a cumulative net loss of $80 million.” B.C.’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters are the petroleum and cement manufacturing industries. They only pay the tax on fuel while significant process emissions are tax-exempt. But even that is stimulating demand for cement imported from outside B.C., This not only hurts domestic producers, it adds emissions via trucking or rail shipping. Then there is B.C.’s “carbon neutral public sector,” where provincial and local governments are forced to buy carbon offsets. The Pacific Carbon Trust then funds emission-reduction projects for big emitters such as gas plants in the northeast. So five years on, that’s the upshot of Gordon
Campbell’s lofty goal to lead the world in climate action. We’re hurting our own agriculture and manufacturing, and transferring scarce funds from hospitals, senior care homes and schools to subsidize profitable energy corporations. And emissions are still rising. It’s no wonder the finance committee has recommended major changes to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. He should cap the carbon tax at the 2012 rate. He should “address the inequity for B.C. cement producers,” and also “consider immediate carbon tax exclusions for agriculture, including the greenhouse sector, and public institutions.” Falcon allowed last week that B.C.’s competitive position must be considered, now that U.S. President Barack Obama has reversed himself on the need for an emission trading system that would have levelled the North American playing field. Look for changes
when Falcon tables his first budget in February. Does this mean B.C.’s climate strategy is dead? No. Delegates from U.S. states and Alberta gathered in front of the legislature to kick the tires on B.C.’s newest weapon, natural gas-powered vehicles. Garbage trucks, school buses and milk truck fleets have switched from diesel to natural gas, and thanks to its abundance and low price, they’re saving 50 per cent on fuel bills. The trucks and buses eliminate particulate pollution and reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent compared to gasoline or diesel. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says natural gas is being considered for BC Ferries, the largest public-sector emissions source of all, which is exempt from the carbon neutrality rule Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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Staff Reporter It was second-time lucky for Eric Yung, who was part of the Richmond First slate that swept all eight candidates for council and the board of education into office on Saturday night. “Elated, but it’s a team effort,” Yung said of his reaction at being elected. He received 14,120 votes to finish fourth, behind Richmond First incumbents Donna Sargent, Grace Tsang, and Debbie Tablotney, and ahead of incumbent Rod Belleza of RITE. Yung was joined by fellow board newcomers Kenny Chiu and Norm Goldstein, the latter beating Michael Starchuk by 521 votes for the seventh and final board seat. All are with the Richmond Independent Team of Electors slate. “I said I had three points I wanted to focus on. The young children, the elementary kids. I wanted to focus on the budget. I’m going to keep advocating, keep pushing the government for more money in the school district. And keep an eye on how we can get our kids to do better.” For Chiu, a married father of two who has lived in Richmond since 1992, being elected was special. “Honoured, overwhelmed,” he said. “With so many people putting their trust and confidence in myself, it’s a very humbling experience. I was at the school board meeting yesterday, and it dawned on me the responsiblity that comes with the position.” Chiu’s daughters attend a local French Immersion school, and he would like to see a greater focus placed on engaging the parents of Englishas-a-Second-Language students, who are themselves also ESL. Not only is there a language barrier, but a cultural barrier as well, he said. “How do we get these people involved? How do we let them know they can make a difference? In order to move forward as a school district, we have to look at ways of engaging everybody,” said Chiu, who works as a software development manager for Ventyx.
Editor: I would like to comment on the just concluded municipal election in Richmond. The city council and staff did an excellent job in encouraging more voter participation by opening lot more polling places throughout the city. Also, the information about the election as well as the candidates was easily available. In this context, our local media, including The Richmond Review, did a commendable job in creating more awareness about the election and the candidates. Speaking of the can-
didates, all of them ran very impressive and clean campaigns. There were no dirty tricks or mud slinging. All of them acted in a very responsible and professional manner. Of course, there were more candidates than the seats. As such, some have been disappointed for not being elected. However, in my opinion, each of the candidates who had the courage to offer himself or herself for public service is a winner and deserves to be congratulated. Participating in the democratic process is the greatest reward in
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The holiday season is nearly upon us! With over 47 stores, come to Blundell Centre for all your Christmas shopping needs! Conveniently located at No. 2 Road and Blundell Road, find all that you’re looking for in one place. We’ve got specialty stores, clothing stores, health and beauty services, great food, and much more.
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Christmas pralines and milk and dark chocolate dreidles and Stars of David. “Santa lollypops are popular with the kids,” said the owner Rustam Teja. They also sell baking chocolates and hot chocolate shavings for cold winter nights. For those looking to give the gift of relaxation Persona Laser and Skin Care Centre has a variety of spa services they offer. Gift certificates are available for services including hair removal, manicures and facials. Body Glo Tanning also offers gift certificates, but is going one step further and getting into the holiday spirit not just by selling but also by giving gifts to their customers in the month of December. Those who make a purchase will be given a little extra surprise. Flamingo Row is also offering a little extra service this holiday season. They have the latest styles of clothing and accessories and will even gift-wrap your purchase. While buying clothes as gifts can be difficult it is possible with the right help. “That’s the beauty of shopping at a small shop- you’re going to get service,” said Flamingo Row manager Jennifer Adams. When in doubt, “it’s always safe to do a gift certificate,” she said. Continued on A16
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Be “Sympli” the best this Holiday Season with gorgeous knits from Sympli. Continued from A15 Flowers are always a nice touch, whether they are a gift or to decorate your home for holiday guests. Blundell Blossoms Florist has everything from decorations to hostess gifts. They have holiday plants including poinsettias, as well as ornaments, wreaths, festive napkins and other holiday decorations. A fresh wreath bought in December “should last until the new year,”
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BEN JONES INSURANCE AGENCIES according to Heather Logan, the shop owner. While not necessarily the case with flowers, the earlier you start your holiday shopping the better- just ask the staff at Loonie Town. “Now is the best selection because we have all of the pretty stuff and that goes first,” said Helene Abegg, a Loonie Town staff member. They have an assortment of holiday decorations including stockings, Santa and Mrs. Clause suits, aprons and garland. They also have everything you need to wrap your gifts up in style. To wrap up your shopping trip pick up a little holiday cheer from Cobs Bread who is marking this holiday season with return of their popular ginger bread buns, which are sweet buns with gingerbread spice. They also have fruit mince tarts, which are similar to minced meat but are “more kidfriendly,” said bakery manager Alexis Bremner. With great stuff for kids, decorations for your house and the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, there is no better place to get your holiday shopping done than at Blundell Centre, and no better time to start than now.
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Trojans reach the end of the line
Much to the disappointment of Dylan Craddock and his Hugh Boyd Trojans teammates, a long football season ended Saturday in a 39-13 quarterfinal playoff loss to the Ballenas Whalers. Don Fennell photo BEST BUY – Correction Notice
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by Don Fennell Sports Editor “In the first half there was one play where we had them third and long and he got outside (and made the first down),” he said. “And on another occasion we had them third and 30 right on the shadow of their goal line and he got scrambling and heaved the ball 50 yards and one of their receivers came down with it. Football is a game of plays at the right time and that was the story of this game. We moved the ball and scored some points, but ultimately when we needed them most we couldn’t get them.” So a season that began with question marks ended similarly for the Trojans. But the initial big question, whether a small-roster team of fewer than 25 players could challenge for a playoff spot, was answered forcefully. Not only did the Trojans make the playoffs, but they kept pace with the province’s third-ranked team for at least two quarters. “We’re proud of what we’ve done here and I’m very proud of the effort these kids put in,” said Haddow, who expects at least a few players will follow the footsteps of other recent Hugh Boyd grads on to successful college/ university careers.
As the Ballenas Whalers move on to the B.C. AA high school football semifinals, the Hugh Boyd Trojans are left wondering. Would a few more players have reversed their 39-13 quarter-final playoff loss to the Whalers last weekend at the University of B.C.? Or at least made the final score a lot closer? What if the Trojans hadn’t left points on the field, especially in the first half, which ended with them trailing by seven points at the break, 20-13. And what if—though they did a pretty fair job—they were able to contain Ballenas’ star quarterback Liam O’Brien? “We had their attention for a good part of the game, and had we scored on some of those plays it could have been a different result,” said Hugh Boyd coach Bill Haddow. “But you have to give some credit to the opposition too. Their skill guys are very skilled and they’ve had a very good season.” Haddow was particularly complimentary of O’Brien, who engineered several big plays when it appeared the Trojans had stopped the Whalers in their tracks.
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sports LEGACY GIVING Legacy giving provides a two-way gift – a charity receives the financial assistance it needs, and you, the donor, receive piece of mind knowing you’ve made a difference. One way you can give a larger and more lasting gift to a charity – without drawing on your assets or depleting your estate – is through life insurance. There are three main ways which you can help your charity with gifts of life insurance. 1. Designate the charity as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. This allows you to maintain control of the policy, and gives you the option to change the beneficiary. A donation receipt is issued when the charity receives the proceeds of the insurance upon your death, and can be used to offset other tax liabilities incurred by your estate. 2. Transfer ownership of your existing policy to the charity. The charity issues charitable donation receipts for the premiums you pay into the policy, allowing you to claim tax credits. The proceeds of the life insurance policy are paid directly to the charity upon your death with no tax implications.
Thompson rink earns spot at Tournament of Hearts The 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts B.C. Women’s Curling Championship will feature at least a pair of sister acts, as the first two skips to qualify through the regional playdowns also have siblings on their teams. Richmond’s Kelly Thompson rink includes her sister Kim as well as Pamelia Lai and Janelle Sakamoto, while Kamloops’ Allison MacInnes foursome features her sister Grace as well as Diane Gushulak and Amanda Guido. MacInnes was undefeated in the seven-team double knockout last weekend at the Creston
Curling Club, including a 6-4 win over Thompson. Thompson twice defeated Beaver Valley’s Desiree Schmidt 5-3 and 6-3 as well as Kamloops’ Karla Thompson 8-5. This was the first of four open qualifying events for the provincial title. The next is this coming weekend (Nov. 25 to 27) at the Juan de Fuca Curling Club in Victoria. The last two events are at the McArthur Island Curling Club in Kamloops Dec. 2 to 5 and the Chilliwack Curling Club Dec. 16 to 18. Teams that were not successful in qualifying last weekend are eligible t enter the last two open
3. Establish a charitable gift annuity, which enables you to give a lump sum to a charity and receive guaranteed periodic income in return. If allocating funds to a charity is important to your financial plan, then consider insurance. There are strategies available to provide funds in the most cost – and taxeffective manner. The Alan Rae Wealth Management Team has a long and valued relationship with the Richmond Community Foundation – helping the Foundation to manage its investment portfolio and guiding them safely through volatile markets. If you’d like to find out more about these and other charitable giving strategies, please contact the Alan Rae Wealth Management Team at (604) 665-0666 or alan.rae@ rbc.com. This article is supplied by Alan Rae, an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Member CIPF. Insurance products are offered through RBC DS Financial Services Inc., a subsidiary of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. When providing life insurance products, Investment Advisors are acting as Insurance Representatives of RBC DS Financial Services Inc.
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Come celebrate the Holiday Season with family and friends. Come celebrate Rotary International's year of Reach Within to Embrace Humanity Funds raised this year will be used to support Rotary's International and Richmond Community Programs. November 26 (Sat) Long & McQuade Richmond Music Education Centre 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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qualifying events, where two teams will advance from each. Ultimately, the top 10 women’s teams in B.C. will battle for the title and a berth into the Scotties Canadian Curling Championship in Red Deer, Alta. Feb. 18 to 26, 2012. The B.C. championship will begin with a full event round-robin followed by a four-team page playoff. Former world champion Kelly Scott will return as defending champion, while the spot awarded to the top B.C. women’s team on the Canadian Team Ranking System as of Dec. 1, 2011, will likely be clinched by Kelley Law of Royal City.
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TIRED OF LOW RETURNS?
Sockeyes sock it to ’em Junior B hockey squad off to record pace by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Richmond Sockeyes’ offence may be high octane, but it’s attention to detail without the puck that pleases head coach Judd Lambert more. The team’s rookie goaltending
tandem of Jonah Imoo and Kootenay Alder sports a combined 0.95 goals-against average, which when combined with an average of 5.79 goals for per game has the Sockeyes doing just swimmingly in the PaciďŹ c International Junior Hockey League this season. With 18 wins against a single loss heading into last night’s tilt in Delta, the Sockeyes are on a record pace which if maintained for the balance of the 46-game regular schedule will equate to 43 wins (a .947 winning percentage) and 86 points. “It’s a good start but there’s still
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a long way to go,â€? cautions Lambert. “The constant challenge is to help the players maintain their focus. We’ve still got some work to do.â€? There have been many examples throughout hockey history of great regular-season teams that have ďŹ zzled in the playoffs. One of Lambert’s biggest tasks will be ensure the 2011-12 edition of the Sockeyes isn’t among them. But he’s conďŹ dent the players, a demonstratively tight group, has both the talent and resolve necessary for long-term success. See Page 22
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Community Worship
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor
Please join us at 10am Sunday, November 27 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church
SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Ministry - Rev. Tracy Fairfield Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!
BAPTIST Broadmoor Baptist Church
St. Alban
an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org
A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca
Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr
ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN
10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 273-1335 • www.stedward.ca Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey
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Sunday Service: 8:30 &10:30 am Sunday School
Richmond Baptist Church
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church
6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC • 604-277-1939 ofďŹ ce@richmondbaptist.com • www.richmondbaptist.com
Love God‌Love People
4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org
Sunday, November 27, 2011, 10:00 am Worship Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Home of Brighouse Nursery Pre-School and Brighouse United Church Daycare
Come home to RBC. There are no perfect people here. We’re all in the process, by the grace of God, of becoming all we can be. We’d love to have you walk with us on our journey towards the heart of God.
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays • www.stannessteveston.ca
Worship Services 9:00am and 11:00am Promise Land (Children’s Church) Children ages 4-12 • Nursery available
FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Teaching Series: SEARCHING FOR GOD
CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae
Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship. Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Scott Swanson & Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard
Worship and Children’s Program Sundays, 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome! Suddenly Separate Wednesdays @ 7 pm
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(Filipino Congregation) www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m.
Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs beginning Sept. 19 Call the church ofďŹ ce for more information (604 277-1939)
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
Apostolic Pentecostal Church Intl. Be part of the new pioneering church in Richmond
• Apostolic Worship • Prayer for the Sick • Counselling and Home Bible Study Sunday Service: 1:30pm-4:00pm Richmond Yacht Club 7471 River Rd., Richmond, BC, 604-277-9157
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FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA Richmond Christian Fellowship Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond phone 604-270-6594 www.rcfonline.com
Pastor Inpam Moses
THE DESERT SHALL BLOOM
ADVENTIST Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong
9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 • www.rpchurch.com
MORNING SERVICES — 9:00am & 11:00am DR. C.A. COATS – LEAD PASTOR EVENING SERVICE — 6:00pm Multiple Learning Opportunities ELEVATE (High School/College) — Pastor Joseph Dutko
REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)
FILIPINO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH NO. 3 RD.
Richmond United Church
RIVER ROAD
Home of Brighouse Nursery Pre-School and Brighouse United Church Daycare
Relevant, biblical preaching that touches the heart Uplifting worship and warm fellowship
Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m. 8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714
To Advertise in the Community Worship page Call Geetu at 604-575-5304 or Rita at 604-575-5353
Fujian Evangelical Church welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services Apostolic Pentecostal Church Intl.
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English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.
12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
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FRASERVIEW Care Lodge Annual Bake, Craft and Gift Fair in support of resident activities. Saturday, Nov. 26, 11am - 4pm. 9580 Williams Rd. Richmond
~ Sale ~ Jewellery, Watch & Designer Collections Saturday, November 26th Kris & Jennifer Gilfillan are excited to announce the birth of adorable
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33 SANDERS, Bert With family by his side, Bert Sanders left us peacefully on November 17, 2011 at 90 years of age. Born August 12th in Newcastle, England, Bert immigrated with his mother & siblings to Vancouver when he was a young boy. Following his WW II service, he settled in Richmond, raising two sons with his first wife, Vivian. Upon her passing, Bert found love again & married Elinor Lentsch in 1978. He was a 35 year employee of BC Tel but had no difficulty enjoying retirement travelling, playing golf & gardening with his friends, family & best friend, Elinor. He was a kind & gentle man, a loving husband, stepfather, grandfather & great grandfather. His wife & children will miss him but his legacy of love will remain forever. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 24th 11:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522. Donations to the BC Cancer Society are appreciated.
SZABO, Maria From Jan 5, 1929 to Sept. 19, 2011. A celebration of life to be held at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at 11:00 am. Maria was survived by her loving family and friends both in Canada and Hungary.”
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OPEN YOUR HEART OPEN YOUR HOME Adults w/ physical & mental disabilities face housing issues even greater than the average person. Thompson Community Services’ mission is to help meet those needs. For more than 20 years, Thompson has met the housing and personal needs of people with a range of disabilities. Now we’re hoping we can bcclassified.com find individuals in the TriCities and Richmond areas, who can help us continue that tradition of services. Our clients have a variety of needs, but most simply need a home where people will care about them. They require supervision and need the support and stability that comes from living in a home. What they really need is someone to care, just as Thompson Community Services has cared. We are seeking female caregivers, who have extensive experience and knowledge around supporting individuals with mental health conditions. If you have extra room in your home & want to take on one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll ever face, we’ll be happy to give you more information. Please send your resume to Attn.: Liz MacDonald at: Thompson Community Services Fax: 604-589-9512 E-mail: lmacdonald@tcsinfo.ca Website: www.thompson communityservices.com
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING TransX hiring O/OPS BC-AB Excellent Rates + Lease Program PH: 1 877-914-0001
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ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms seeking certified A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126. POST RN CERTIFICATE in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta; www.gprc.ab.ca. 1888-539-4772. TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456. WORK FROM HOME. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates, aged 18-72, can’t be wrong. FREE INFORMATION. 1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com
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CHRISTMAS CORNER
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE 4-14 ft high. Your choice - you cut or we cut. All trees must go! Best price in the Valley. Low chemicals from last 3yrs. 5968-248 St. Langley. Open from Nov. 19th till Christmas. 778-552-3227
Steveston Christmas Craft Fair
CRAFT FAIRS
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✩Creative ✩ ✩Giftcraft ✩ ✩Fair ✩ Sat, Nov 26, 10am-3pm Steveston Buddhist Temple 4360 Garry St. Richmond
Sat. Nov, 26, 10am-4pm Steveston Community Centre
Call 604-277-5077, evenings for info. Tables still available
4111 MONCTON ST. RMD
OVER 167 CRAFTERS ! admission cash donation or non-perishable food item for Richmond Food Bank. For more info call 604-238-8080
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HELP WANTED
CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIANS Full Time Carpet Cleaning Technician required. Must have valid BC Driver’s Licence with good driving record. Must be fluent in English. No experience required. All training & equipment provided. Starting wage at $15.00 per hour. Fax resume to: 604-873-3496 email: pointthree@telus.net
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HELP WANTED
HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763
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LOST AND FOUND
FOUND - CHILD’S BIKE left on yard, area #1 Rd & Francis, please call to identify (604)272-1598
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ASK YOURSELF, what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS JUST RESULTS! w w w . B u y AT i m e s h a r e . c o m (888)879-7165
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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988
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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email. chrysler@telusplanet.net
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
Class 1 Drivers & Owner Operators Highway – BC & AB O/O’s $1.70+ per mile Co. Drivers 44c mile
Send resume & “N” print abstract Fax: 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604-214-3161 DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179. DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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Calling All Sports Minded Individuals!!!
$11 - $20/hr! Like music and a team environment? No experience necessary, no telemarketing, 10 openings available! Benefits after 6 mos.
Call Erica at 604 777 2195 PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net.
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Windset Farms – Ladner BC Full Time – Seasonal Duties incl: Picking, Pruning, Deleafing.
Start Date: Jan. 9, 2012 $9.56 - $10.25/hr.
Fax Resume: 604 952 2763 E-mail Resume to: bsasaki@windset.com
THE LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking: • Chaser • Hook Tender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Boom Man • Loader Operator • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based for the Northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email
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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Scheduling/Administration Experienced individual required by local fireplace manufacturer & wholesaler. Duties include scheduling, data entry, incoming calls & customer support. Must be very well organized, detail oriented and familiar with general office procedure. F/T Position with Competitive Wages & Benefits. Please fax resume 604.231.8924 or e-mail: info@savannahheating.com
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
ASHPHALT SHINGLER
Required for Hazelmere Roofing Company. Full-Time opportunity available. Must have own vehicle. Excellent Wages! Start Now! Andy 604.808.1655 E-mail : hazelmereroofing@shaw.ca AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - Integrity, quality work, team oriented and ongoing training are paramount. Modern, well equipped shop with up to date technical data, training and equipment. We are interviewing now. Please contact us in confidence if you or someone you know are interested in this opportunity. Delta Automotive (Ladner) 604-946-0001 or deltaauto@telus.net
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Gutter Installer required full established growing gutter ny. Good driving record, skills, team player. Email to: timbur6@telus.net
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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca
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Soaring Sockeyes are on a record pace From Page 19 Not many junior hockey franchises have enjoyed more success, historically and in recent years, than the Sockeyes which prides itself on consistently putting a winning team on the ice and helping its players graduate to the next level and beyond. Two players who began this season with the Sockeyes are now regulars at the Junior A level—Turner Popoff with the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League and Brayden Low with the Merritt Centennials of the B.C. Hockey League. Current NHLers Karl Alzner (Washington Capitals) and Jason Garrison (Florida Panthers) are among the team’s impressive list of alumni. Advancing their players’ hockey careers, and winning, go hand in hand, says Lambert, who backstopped the Sockeyes to a provincial championship in the early 1990s and was a draft pick of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. “We want to make this an attractive place to come and play,” he says. “And having success and keeping a consistent message helps you do that. I think we provide a pretty good environment for players to grow as hockey players and as individuals.” Recognized as a tough but fair coach by many in the hockey fraternity, Lambert believes commitment and discipline are probably the two most important factors in succeeding. And being motivated enough to want to accomplish your goals. PETS 477
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“That’s a message we’re trying to deliver every time we get together as a team,” he says. Clearly, these Sockeyes are heeding the advice. The numbers speak for themselves. First in the Tom Shaw Conference at 181-0, the Sockeyes are eight points clear of second-place Delta Ice Hawks whose 28 points are second best in the PIJHL. Richmond also boasts the league’s top scorer with rookie forward Justin Rai, 17, tied with Thomas Hardy of the Aldergrove Kodiaks, each with 36 points. And rookie goalie Jonah Imoo sports a league-best 0.83 goalsagainst average, having won all 12 of his starts—six by shutouts. His goaltending partner Kootenay Alder, 18, who is also a rookie, is second in the league with a 1.15 goals-against average and six wins in seven starts. He has two shutouts. After going undefeated through their first 14 games, Richmond was upset 2-1 by Aldergrove on Nov. 9 in which Kodiak goaltender Ross Baadsvik stood on his head making 45 saves including 22 in the first period. But the Sockeyes quickly got back on track, and impressive fashion, winning their next game 4-0 over the Abbotsford Pilots on Nov. 10. They’ve since defeated the Grandview Steelers 3-1 and gained a measure of revenge against Aldergrove by beating the Kodiaks 6-1 (Kevan Killistoff had two goals
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and assist) last Thursday at Minoru Arenas. In their latest game, the Sockeyes blasted the Port Moody Black Panthers 7-2 in which Kyzen Loo scored six points (two goals and four assists). Rudi Thorsteinson had a gol and two helpers and Keenan Webb, Daniel Tait and Troy Kaczynski picking up two
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points each. Scheduled to play at Delta last night, the Sockeyes will forgo their traditional Thursday night home game this week but will be back at Minoru Arenas for a Dec. 1 first showdown with the North Delta Devils. Faceoff is 7:30 p.m.
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> Christmas Craft Fair at South Arm Community Centre Kai Costerd and Kathy Weitzel.
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t’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas— especially for those who attended South Arm Community Association’s annual Christmas Craft Fair last Saturday. There were 85 vendors who had tables filled with their handmade crafts set up throughout South Arm Community Centre. “I think we had a good mix of vendors,” said Lorene Yonemura, a member of the board of the South Arm Community Association. “The people I talked to were pretty happy,” she said. There was everything from jewelry and makeup to Christmas ornaments and wreaths. There were tables with baked goods and tables with quilts. Community groups were among those who participated, with “South Arm seniors [selling] their crafts in their seniors room and we had a lot of kids from out of school care selling crafts at their table, so it’s a real community event,” Yonemura said. “There was a good variety both in crafts and price point,” she said. During the event a musician sang Christmas carols as people relaxed, taking a break from shopping and enjoying snacks from the concession, the proceeds from which will go to the Richmond Food Bank. A 50/50 draw raised $110 for the Working Poor Christmas Fund.
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OVAL SPORT & FITNESS
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We’re gearing up for the winter season and have put together a list of classes that are sure to help shed those winter hibernation pounds and take your fitness to the next level.
The weather outside is frightful but the Oval is so delightful with Winter Break Sport Camps jam packed with action and excitement December 19–23. Activate Hockey and Floorball Winter Break Camp | 6–9 Co-Ed
From Start To Fitness Accomplish your New Year’s resolution! This program includes all the tools necessary to actually make your resolution a reality. Complete with an eating plan, group workouts twice a week, work out ‘homework’ assignments and body composition measurements at the beginning and end of each session you’ll be able to set, check and attain your goals! This progressive program will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to work out in the gym and/or join a more advanced fitness class! Are you ready for a lifestyle makeover?
Ultimate Boot Camp Team up to fight unfitness. It’s hard to motivate yourself when you work out alone. Join others for an ultimate boot camp experience this winter at the Richmond Olympic Oval. You’ll be pushed to your limits in this class designed with athletic drills and exercises that will challenge you mentally and physically. No matter your fitness level, you’ll find that motivation and drive to attain that pesky New Year’s Resolution
H.I.T Training: High Intensity Target Training Whoever said “don’t hit others” clearly didn’t know how much fun it was. Beat down that old fitness routine, hard, with the help of this brand new Oval program. Punch, kick and elbow your way into the summer with a beach ready body. This high energy fighting based cross-training environment will work all your muscle groups and ‘define’ you. Great for fitness even better for anger management, you’ll challenge yourself and keep your body moving while hitting targets. Bring your gloves and bring it on! Gloves will not be provided, please purchase prior to the start of the first class. No experience required. This class is not suitable for the beginner exerciser.
Pick up a copy of our Winter 2012 Sport & Fitness Guide or visit richmondoval.ca for a full list of our winter Fitness Programs.
Hone your skills this Winter while your competition hibernates. This unique half day camp provides players opportunity to train like the pros on and off the ice. Players will be exposed to skating and skill enhancing drills on ice as well as floorball, an exciting European sport that improves stick handling, hand eye coordination as well as creativity off ice. Many NHL players such as the Sedins, Sami Salo and Teemu Selanne use floorball as cross training in the offseason!
Get Cool Winter Break Camp | 6–12 Co-Ed This cutting edge multi sport camp will give young athletes a chance to hit the ice this winter. GET COOL camp focuses largely on skating skills, multi-sport fundamentals and having fun. Participants will get a chance to learn how to skate, speed skate, play broomball, hockey and more!
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Winter Break Volleyball Camps | 9–14 Co-Ed
HighER Performance Training Sessions
Get ahead of the competition this winter break with a one-week camp that will improve your volleyball skills. The Oval’s volleyball camps focus on teamwork, fun and developing skill sets such as ball control, serving and hitting through games and dynamic skill development.
Motivate Badminton Blast Winter Break Camp | 9–14 yrs Co-Ed Serve up some fun in this week long badminton camp for players of all skill level. Participants will be taught the rules and skills of the game including serving, strokes, footwork, body positioning and more! The camp will feature a singles and doubles mini tournament as well as other fun games!
Check out our entire roster of Winter Break Sport Camps at richmondoval.ca/camps.
FEATURE: A Family of Excellence GET OUT OF THE COLD: Winter Break Sport Camps KICK START YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOULTION: The Oval’s Hottest Fitness Programs
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HighER Performance at the Oval A Family of Excellence
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he McNamara family embodies the concept of HighER Performance. Mom, Kristina, and Dad, Sean have been training with Ian Fletcher, a HighER Performance Strength and Conditioning coach at the Richmond Oval, for the past year. Both lead an active lifestyle outside of the Oval participating in such activities as recreational hockey and golf. While pursuing their own athletic challenges, g their daughters, Megan and Nicole, have been pursuing their passion for volleyball, p both indoor and beach. b A part of the Oval’s Volleyball Centre As of Excellence Program, twins, Megan o and Nicole, train with head coach Joanne a Ross on the courts and with strength R and conditioning coach, Mischa Harris in a tthe Oval’s fitness mezzanine. T strength and conditioning The ccomponent of the girl’s training involves weekly sessions with Mischa. Since w beginning with the Centre of Excellence b iin September 2011 the girls have gone tthrough a comprehensive Functional Movement assessment combined with M a multitude of volleyball specific tests measuring strength, speed, power and m agility. Megan and Nicole are progressing a sswiftly through their individually tailored sstrength and conditioning program— mastering techniques, exercises and m drills parallel to those that are practiced d by the Canadian National Volleyball b Team. T
The girls’ consistent hard work has attributed to their great success in volleyball. Both sisters, now 14 years old, play in older age categories, including 16U, 18U, amateur and pro. This past summer the twins had the opportunity to compete at the 16U National Championships and proved their place in the sand, bringing home the title of National Champions. Megan and Nicole’s innate drive and passion for volleyball coupled with the Richmond Olympic Oval’s integrated on court training and high performance strength and conditioning will indisputably provide the twins with the athletic foundations to achieve their performance goal; representing Canada at the World Championships within the next few years. The Oval is proud of Megan, Nicole, Kristina, and Sean’s athletic achievements and honored that the family has made the Richmond Olympic Oval their home to realize the family’s desire for HighER Performance and sport excellence.
For more information on the Oval’s Volleyball Centre of Excellence, please call 778.296.1410 or email volleyball@richmondoval.ca.
In January 2012, the Richmond Olympic Oval will be launching its new High Performance Training Department. Programming will include HighER Performance group and private training services for aspiring youth athletes, adult recreationalists, and those looking to take their personal performance beyond traditional fitness. The Richmond Olympic Oval’s High Performance Department fuels sustainable Canadian sport excellence. Illustrated in the continuum of programs and services offered, the Oval is committed to the Canadian Sport for Life initiative. Whether you are an aspiring youth athlete looking for a competitive edge, an adult with unrealized athletic aspirations, or a hopeful future Olympian putting it all on the line to realize a dream of representing Canada, the Richmond Olympic Oval’s High Performance services will help you reach your personal podium.
Adult Performance Training (APT)
FEATURE COACH Mischa Harris BHK, MSc, CSCS, CEP, FMS Level 2, NCCP Trained Weight lifting Coach
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epresenting Canada on the beach and UBC on the court, Mischa’s promising volleyball career was unfortunately cut short by injury. Mischa decided to take to coaching, determined not to let the same fate happen to other volleyball players. When he quickly realised that there was a disconnect between sports medicine and strength and conditioning practices tices for for athletes, athletes, Mischa directed his focus towards creating a sustainable way of integrating all disciplines of total athlete development. His approach
ultimately fosters longterm change in an athlete’s lifestyle and wellness and has been adopted by the four-time defending National champion UBC women’s volleyball team, Field Hockey Canada, his own company Sideout Athlete Development and most recently, Volleyball Canada as he serves as their Director of Strength & Conditioning for the Centres of Excellence. When he’s not working on improving an athlete’s performance and wellness, he can often be found trying to improve his own—usually where there is a mountain to be run, biked or climbed.
Take your performance to a HighER level. This small group training session integrates exercises designed to improve mobility and movement efficiency; develop better core functioning, increase whole body strength and drastically improve overall conditioning.
Youth Performance Training (YPT) Maximize the benefits of training with sport-specific Youth Performance Training (YPT). This program will enhance the physical performance of young athletes by incorporating strength, movement, mobility and conditioning sessions based on key maturation specific windows of trainability. YPT offers classes in soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and multi-sport.
Higher Performance Movement and Core (PMC) Movement efficiency is dependent on a properly functioning core from which the body can produce and absorb force to accelerate faster or safely decelerate. PMC training sessions will significantly improve your movement mechanics, technique and core functioning, resulting in improved linear and multidirectional speed, overall efficiency and conditioning PMC offers classes for both youth (12-17) and adults (18+).
Test Drive HighER Performance From December 8th–20th, the Oval’s High Performance Training Department will be providing an exclusive COMPLIMENTARY opportunity to test drive HighER Performance programs. Complimentary HighER Performance Classes include: Adult Performance Training (APT) Adult Performance Hockey (APH) Youth Performance Training (YPT) Youth Performance Hockey (YPH) Youth Performance Soccer (YPS) Youth Performance Basketball (YPB). Performance Movement and Core (PMC) Adult Performance Movement and Core (18+) Youth Performance Movement and Core (12-17 YRS)
Visit richmondoval.ca/highperformance for a schedule of complimentary classes. Pre-registration is required. Spots are limited.
Please call 778.296.1404 or email highperformance@richmondoval.ca for more information or to pre-register.