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Threat of monster homes has residents worriedLegal loophole in land use contracts allows developers to bypass normal house-size restrictions
by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter
Some residents are worried that devel-opers will scramble to take advantage of an expiring legal loophole that by-passes the normal limit on house size.
Thousands of residential properties across the city don’t have to conform to the city’s zoning rules because of 1970s-era land use contracts that pave the way for developers to construct homes more than twice as large as permitted elsewhere.
According to the City of Richmond, these land-use contracts are “currently producing a form of redevelopment that was not envisioned in the 1970s...houses which are much larger than the original housing stock that was built when the neighbourhood was established,” city spokesperson Ted Townsend said.
Land-use contracts were used in the 1970s to establish land-use regula-tions for large parcels of land. Histori-cally the contracts could not be modi-fied or discharged from a property without the property owner’s consent, Townsend said.
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Thousands turn out for countdown event at Aberdeen Centre, which drew Canada’s Prime Minister
by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
Eyes were dotted, firecrackers exploded and a golden dragon entertained at Chinese New Year celebrations across Richmond Thursday.
Aberdeen Centre was home to the larg-est public event in the city, beginning with
a countdown ceremony the night before at which Prime Minister Stephen Harper dotted the lion’s eyes just before midnight.
In the morning, more than 80 performers from seven Chinese martial arts groups en-tertained a multiethnic crowd of hundreds in Aberdeen’s Hazelbridge Way courtyard. Some onlookers gathered outside, while others clambered for window position inside the three-storey mall—many training smart-phone cameras on the action.
After dignitaries dotted the lions’ eyes—a traditional start to the lion dance—fireworks exploded while acrobats moved the colourful costumes to the sounds of Chinese percus-sion. Martial artists then danced an 18-metre
golden dragon around the courtyard. Mayor Malcolm Brodie told the crowd his
wishes for the new year—kindness among them.
“We know that the Chinese New Year has become a huge cultural festival in the city of Richmond, and it’s also a time for our families. So we need to emphasis in this year…to be kind to the people we love, whether they are near us or whether they are far away.”
Chinese New Year is a spring festival cel-ebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar, which this year is the Year of the Goat—an animal of the zodiac also interpreted as a sheep or ram.
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Matthew Hoekstra photoAberdeen Centre was home to the largest public Chinese New Year event in the city.
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Matthew Hoekstra photosChinese New Year celebrations at Aberdeen Centre Thursday morning featured 80 performers. Photos clock-wise from top left: A family watches the action in the mall’s courtyard from behind a velvet rope; a lion dance; performers wait for their turn; a photographer snaps a photo of the stage with the grounds littered with debris from firecrackers; golden dragon performers; and Thomas Fung, CEO of Fairchild, and fortune teller Sherman Tai take turns dotting the eyes of the dragon.
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From Page 1These zoning loopholes
are expected to be legis-lated out of existence by 2024, but in the meantime, there’s plenty of conster-nation amongst home-owners about how their neighbourhoods might be irreversibly transformed in the meantime by oppor-tunists.
City staff are currently re-viewing the Bill 17 legisla-tion in detail to determine what options the it has with respect to land use contracts.
The Westwind neigh-bourhood, just east of Ste-veston, between Railway and No. 2 Road and south of Steveston Highway, has hundreds of homes with land-use contracts. Long-time area residents have repeatedly clashed with newcomers to the neigh-bourhood, who have torn down older homes and erected much larger houses in their place.
Take the case of 11251 Kingfisher Dr., next to Wes-twind Elementary School, which is part of Land Use
Contract 157.If that 7,588-square-foot
property had been subject to the city’s zoning bylaws, the landowner would have been limited to building a 3,540-square-foot house.
But under the terms of the land use contract, the owner could have built a 9,105-square-foot home.
Instead, after neighbours and the city convinced the new land owner that building a monster house wasn’t neighbourly and fitting with the character of the neighbourhood, a 5,118-square foot custom two-storey home was constructed instead start-ing in 2009, still nearly 45 per cent larger than would have otherwise been per-mitted.
Had that builder insisted on constructing the larger home, the City of Rich-mond would have been powerless to prevent it.
“When the city’s building approval division receives a (building permit) ap-plication in an area gov-erned by a (land use con-tract), city staff attempt to co-operatively work with the property owner to de-velop a proposed house design that responds and respects the form/char-acter of the surrounding area,” Townsend said. “The city does not have legal authority to require home owners to build smaller homes than a (land use contract) would permit, but we’ve found that
through a consultative negotiation process, staff have been able to improve proposed building design.”
Still, residents like Neil Cumming are concerned about what’s to come.
In fact, Cumming isn’t thrilled by what he’s seen to date.
“I have an interest in this topic because I....have been living in a construc-tion zone for over three years now,” he wrote in an e-mail to The Review in De-cember.
The Union of B.C. Mu-nicipalities has agreed to eliminate land use con-tracts throughout B.C. in June of 2024, with cities being given until 2022 to enact new zoning for these properties, he wrote.
“While at first this may sound like good news, it means that in the inter-vening period, there is bound to be a flurry of development of (land use contract) lots before the (land use contracts) expire. Hence, the situation will in all probability get worse before it gets better.”
Long-time Richmond realtor Lynda Terborg said she warned the city five years ago that it had cre-ated a problem by pass-ing a new set of zoning bylaws that failed to take into account these land use contracts.
Terborg said the intent of these land use contracts was to assure home buyers that their new subdivision would remain faithful to the original concept, with developers, for example, banned from building similarly-designed homes within 100 feet of each other and on the same side of the street.
But what was over-looked, Terborg said, was that these land use con-tracts were linked to the set of zoning rules of the day, which applied in the 1970s and 1980s.
Those zoning rules, en-compassed in Bylaw No. 1430, were entirely re-placed by Bylaw No. 5300 in 1989, effectively sever-ing that legal link between that land-use contract and By-law 1430.
So when the city acqui-esced to public pressure and changed local zon-ing rules dealing with house size—reducing the maximum allowable square footage in the 1990s—that didn’t affect the properties with land use contracts.
According to Land Use Contract 157: “Subject to the following provisions,
More than 4,100 single-family are “I have an inter-est in this topic
because I....have been living in
a construction zone for over
three years now.” — Neil Cumming
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the use and development of the lots shall conform to the provisions of the zoning by-law of the Cor-poration of the Township of Richmond, being by-law No. 1430 and amend-ments thereto.”
Bylaw 5300, enacted in 1989, was no longer con-sidered an “amendment” to the previous bylaw, which severed the legal link that controlled the land use contracts, Ter-borg said.
When the current zon-ing bylaw, No. 8500 was enacted in 2009, Ter-borg’s cries for action fell on deaf ears at city hall.
But last year, the prov-ince introduced legisla-tion that placed a sunset date on these land-use contracts.
“The legislation also es-tablishes a very prescrip-tive process that may en-able a local government to discharge a (land-use contract) prior to the province’s established sunset date,” Townsend said.
“City staff are currently reviewing the provincial legislation in detail in order to determine what options the city council may have with respect to (land-use contracts) as a result of the recent legislation changes...,” Townsend said.
Land-use contracts take precedence over the city’s zoning bylaws, and can only be modified or discharged with the mutual consent of both the city and the property owner.
Terborg hopes the city will take advantage of the new provincial legislation and change the zoning rules before the issue gets out of hand.
According to the city, there are approximately 90 different land use
contracts in place on ap-proximately 4,100 single family lots.
There are also approxi-mately 50 different land use contracts in place on approximately an-other 3,300 commercial, industrial and multiple family lots (including strata lots).
Coun. Linda McPhail, chair of the planning
committee, said city staff are currently working on a report that’s expected to be made public in March or April, when it’s presented to the plan-ning committee.
The report is expected to include options on how to deal with the land use contracts under the new provincial legis-lation, how to set up new
zoning bylaws in those areas, and how quickly to proceed.
She believes there are about 4,000 residen-tial properties in dif-ferent parts of the city under some 100 differ-ent land-use contracts, including hundreds of homes in Westwind un-der eight different land-use contracts.
Martin van den Hemel photoThis home under construction is larger than would otherwise have been permitted if it was subject to local zon-ing rules.
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Jason Ransom photoPrime Minister Stephen Harper dotted the traditional dragon during a Chinese New Year’s celebration at the Aberdeen Centre.
Prime minister comes to Chinese New Year countdown at AberdeenFrom Page 1
Prime Minister Harper’s visit was a surprise for the count-down crowd that numbered in the thousands, said Aberdeen spokesperson Joey Kwan. “At first it was pretty intense, but everything went as planned,” said Kwan. “This was very, very special for us.”
Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat said people of many eth-nicities came to the celebration.
“This is a great demonstration
of the flourishing of multicultur-alism,” said Wat, B.C.’s Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism.
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•On Sunday, the Tzu Chi Foun-dation will host a celebration event from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at R.A. McMath Secondary, 4251 Garry St.
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Richmond Chinese Community Society's Lunar New Year cel-ebration at Lansdowne Centre is Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sunday, Feb. 22, a smaller-scale cele-bration, featuring a lion dance and red enve-lope giveaways, begins at 2 p.m. at Richmond Centre.
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Beginning this year, Metro Vancouver banned all food scraps from its landfills. There is currently a grace period to allow people to adjust to the new ban but beginning July 1, it will come into full effect.
Food scraps generate over 30 per cent of typical household waste and until recently went with other garbage into the landfill. Annually, this practice cost local taxpayers millions of dollars. The environmental costs are even greater because landfills damage the environment. With little oxygen, food scraps decay and produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Yet, food scraps can easily be recycled into compost for nutrient-rich soil in just 90 days.
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The next step in Richmond recycling will include multi-family residences complying with the ban. After last year’s successful pilot program, Council has now approved an expanded Green Cart program. All multi-family complexes will have convenient access to food scraps recycling by the summer. Residents can find out more details about this program on the City website at www.richmond.ca.
As Richmond’s Mayor and Chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee, I am proud of Richmond’s leadership in expanding recycling options and particularly proud of our residents for their strong support for the Green Cart and general recycling programs. We will continue to expand recycling services for the community as Richmond and the region strive to reach the goal of 80 per cent diversion from the waste stream by 2020.
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It was about a year ago that B.C. had to deal with an
outbreak of measles, with about 100 cases popping up in the Fraser Valley, and a few more scattered around the province.
This year, it’s Ontario’s turn. Though it’s still a common disease in many Third-World countries, the once common childhood ailment is rarely seen in Canada these days.
There is one main reason for that: Vaccinations.
Complications from measles include ear or respiratory infections like pneumonia, and in extreme cases, brain in-flammation, blindness and deafness or, rarely, death.
Measles accounted for 500,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2000. Mass im-munizations have drasti-cally reduced that figure. By 2012, the number of measles deaths had been reduced by 80 per cent.
But the number of children that are being vaccinated is shrinking – many parents are willing to risk their children’s health, and that of
others, by refusing to have their kids vaccinated.
According to Fraser Health records, more than 30 per cent of infants in the health authority’s region are not getting vaccinated on schedule against diseases such as measles, diphtheria, polio and Hepatitis B.
More than 15 years ago, a British doctor, Andrew Wakefield, suggested the measles vaccine, long proven safe, might cause autism. His study has long since been found not only inaccurate, but fraudulent.
Yet, with the help of the
Internet, the scare – and others like it – has been perpetuated.
Experts are concerned that people who refuse one vaccine may be spurn-ing others as well, setting communities up for out-breaks of other dangerous diseases, like diphtheria and whooping cough, that are slower to propagate.
The typical course for common measles, es-pecially with modern medicines, is relatively mild. But why put your child through even that, and put others at risk, for misplaced fear of a simple
vaccination?While a rare few may have
good reason – backed by the opinion of a medical professional – to avoid vac-cines, it is still in everyone’s best interest to rely on the advice of doctors, rather than put misplaced faith in the veracity of the Internet.
Vaccinations are not mandatory, of course, so in the end, it is the responsi-bility of parents to make sure they are making deci-sions based on fact, rather than misinformation.
Their children’s health may depend on it.
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Throwing CEO under the TransLink bus doesn’t fix its image problem
EDITORIAL: Misplaced fears over vaccines
by Frank BucholtzGuest Shot
Jordan Bateman is leading the “no” side in the refer-
endum over adding 0.5 per cent to the provincial sales tax to pay for new tran-sit projects in Metro Vancouver.
He has insisted all along that the referendum is really a prime opportu-nity to send a message to TransLink. That message is, in his view, that it needs to deal with issues more transparently, proactively and cost-efficiently before it is entitled to one more cent of taxpayers’ money.
His opponents, the Better Transit and Transportation Coalition, and the Mayors’ Council (except for three mayors who oppose the sales tax idea), state that the referendum has noth-ing to do with TransLink. They say it is about secur-ing a source of funding to build new projects which, they admit, will be managed and operated by TransLink.
Bateman’s message is clearly resonating. Trans-Link’s secretive board (high on his target list) has voted to remove Ian Jarvis from the CEO position, although he will continue to collect his $468,000 annual salary until his contract expires in 2016, and will continue to advise TransLink.
Reporter Bob Mackin tweeted about the situation with a unique comparison that is worth repeating: “Rare moment in his-tory: Two popes, two MLB
commissioners and two TransLink CEOs, but prob-lems abound in all three organizations.”
Jarvis is being replaced temporarily by Doug Al-len, who earlier worked in reorganizing BC Ferries. This was at an early point in the BC Liberals’ tinkering with that organization. He will be paid $35,000 per month. Allen has been running InTransit BC, the private company that operates the Canada Line.
Even before the mayors decided on the sales tax increase as the best way to
boost transit funding, it was obvious that TransLink’s record would be a big issue with voters. Bateman, who in his capacity as B.C. direc-tor of the Canadian Taxpay-ers Federation has revealed many of its blunders, had a nice, easy target.
It seemed to me back in December that someone would have to take owner-ship of those problems and clean up — but the clean-up required starts at the top, with the way the organization is overseen and structured. The CEO does have day-to-day
control over how it is run, but there have been a lot of other cooks spoiling the broth over the years.
It’s high time the BC Liber-als admitted that giving a number of secretive, private boards authority over how to spend and raise tax dollars at TransLink and its various subsidiaries isn’t working. When the first act of the private TransLink board was to give directors handsome retainers, it was obvious that serving the public was very low on the list of priorities.
Transit is an essential
component of large urban areas. Much of what TransLink does works quite well. But mismanagement of SkyTrain breakdowns, the Compass card, police overtime and executive compensation has turned off a great number of hard-working taxpayers.
TransLink’s bumbling attempt to throw Jarvis under the bus (albeit with a wallet full of cash) isn’t going to bring them back on side.
Frank Bucholtz is editor of the Langley Times.
Doug Allen will running TransLink for $35,000 a month.
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letters
Editor:I have many questions about
what is going on in Richmond that affects the public domain, and the details of the decision-making processes actually used in arriving at decisions, but they would divert attention from what are two current local challenges.
One of these challenges has to do with language and public sig-nage in particular. Humans have been given the gift of language whose purpose is to facilitate inter-communication so that we can better understand each other in a multilingual commu-nity, not just Richmond. However what is really needed is to press our leaders to work towards
establishing a global language that every world citizen would learn and use in addition to one’s mother-tongue. The ramifica-tions of such an achievement would go a long way in uniting the world (and local) community. If battling for bilingual or trilin-gual signs in Richmond moves us towards achieving this vision, I’m for joining the battle.
The second challenge has to do with traffic congestion, a man-made problem—too many people driving too many cars and trucks. So what made it possible for too many people to cause the congestion? One of many factors is that our mu-nicipal governments continue to
approve building more and more “residences” – it’s a deliberate densification goal of Richmond and apparently one that most other nearby jurisdictions are madly approving.
I believe, if you don’t build it, they will not come because there would be no accommodation for them! My concern is that we are being asked to pay a tax to solve problems we have now, and that present “immigration policies” will simply create the same problems in the future because more and more people/businesses will move in to create them. You will have to guess what my vote will be!
Merrill MuttartRichmond
If you don’t build it, they will not come
Jerk alertEditor:
I would like to send a note to the brazen, daft thief, who stole our garden bench in broad daylight on Feb. 17th.
It was sitting at our front door where it has been for three years. (Previously, it sat for nine years in front of our old home in Terra Nova.) I was home all morning and heard what I thought was the mail being delivered. I went downstairs to check and opened the front door, only to discover our beloved “popsicle bench” was gone.
This occurred between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Westwind area.
Shameful.Jane Queree
Richmond
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But it’s also interesting to note how attractive it can be for doctors and other health care pro-fessionals who work at Richmond Hospital. In the world of health care, talent attracts talent with the result that ex-cellence leads to greater excellence, fostering exceptional individuals who spark innovation, right here at home.
Dr. Sharadh Sampath is wonderful example of this. Joining the tal-ented team of surgeons at Richmond Hospital in 2010, he became the head of the Department of Surgery two years later, at the age of 35—one of the youngest in the history of Vancouver Coastal Health. Since joining he has shown exemplary leadership, initiative and passion for both minimally invasive surgery and metabolic/bariatric sur-gery for the treatment of obesity and related diseases.
Last month Dr. Sam-path was honoured with
Business in Vancouver’s distinguished Forty under 40 Award for his demonstrated excellence in leadership and his contribution to the com-munity in addressing obesity, a health condi-tion estimated in 2011 to cost B.C. $1 billion. Here is Dr. Sampath’s perspec-tives on his work in his own words:
“My area of specialty is minimally invasive surgery. It allows me to administer a whole spectrum of surgical care to allow patients to recover (quickly) and have the least impact on their bodies.
“Whether it’s for cancer surgery, metabolic and bariatric surgery or other intra-abdominal condi-tions, we see patients from 18 to 100 years old. People are living longer, so we see more and more patients in their 90s. We also see young patients who have diseases that
prevent them from going back to work or being with their families.
“There’s a long-term relationship with our patients at Richmond Hospital. We see them through the tough times to hopefully improve and regain their health. And we see the great outcomes from surgery, which allows them to return to their lives and their loved ones. That’s very rewarding.
“I decided to sub-specialize in metabolic and bariatric surgery as well because I wanted to set right a few myths that obesity is a ‘your fault’ problem to address the negative stigma. Our team wanted to develop programs that improved access to care in a field where very little care was available provincially. I wanted to encourage other health care profes-sionals to get involved to help those suffering from
obesity. I feel like we’re accomplishing this in our program at Richmond Hospital.
“We have made a significant effort to build high calibre medical and surgical teams here to draw in people with areas of sub-specialty expertise in the prov-ince—these rare talents who want to be part of a special local hospital, but one that also plays a role in helping patients from right across the province.”
“Some of our more recent work has been to establish a metabolic and bariatric surgery research program. While I’m the director of the program and oversee research, every member of the team has a crucial role to play to research how best to deliver multidisciplinary care and to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
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Richmond looks to become a leader in bariatric surgeryFrom Page 11
“There is a lot of time, effort and co-ordination that goes on behind every research paper. Richmond is already the key provincial centre, but we are looking to become global leaders in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
“All progress requires an infusion of resources. We’ve created a series of treatment programs that are unique in the world. We have the energy, the talent, the person-nel, the excitement and the commitment. Now we just need the necessary seed funding to move forward.
“We have donors to thank for so much here. A lot of programs only exist because of the gifts of our donors. Every step of the way…from the time you walk into the hospital, to the operation you receive in our minimally invasive surgical suites, to the time you are discharged and are recovering at home, the care has been im-proved because of the gifts of donors.
“As residents of Richmond, my wife and I truly enjoy our life here and I look forward to a long and rewarding career at Richmond Hospital.”
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Richmond’s sixth annual Seedy Saturday returns March 7. A wide variety of seed, tree, berry, native plant, composting and mushroom vendors will be available. Visitors can bring their own seeds to exchange and trade. Experts will be on hand to talk about seed security and community initiatives. Kids and youth can look forward to making Seed Bombs (no explosives, just a mixture of wild flowers and soil) and planting seeds to grow at home!
The event is by donation with proceeds going to support Richmond Food Security Society’s Seed Li-brary project. It takes place at Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Question of the WeekThe Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has named the Subaru Legacy 2.5i and the Ford F150 as Best Car and Best Truck in its annual Canadian Car of the Year. What was your favourite car last year?
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Braving the winter in search of summer wineThrough rain, fog, snow and ice, we drove in search of Syrah in the Okanagan Valley.The 1,000-kilometre journey was a good winter test of the all-wheel-drive 2015 Acura MDX elite edition. But it was also a quest to collect exam-ples of the fermented homegrown Syrah grape to be poured by Okana-gan winemakers at next week’s Vancouver Interna-tional Wine Festival.Drinking and driving don’t mix but for this Okanagan wine fan, the reward came at day’s end or when somebody else took the wheel at midday!The idea for the jaunt came when I learned Honda’s premium brand was a festival sponsor. My focus sharpened when Syrah was named the feature grape and it was revealed that 55 wineries from Australia would show off their version of the French grape – the big and often fruity Shiraz. Past tastings told me B.C. could hold its own in this duel. Indeed 16 of our best winemakers will uncork Syrah. The Driveway car pulled into eight of those vineyards but it was not an easy drive. Though the forecast snow did not materialize in the Fraser Valley, gusts did test surefootedness. The true winter test was found along the twisty Hope-Princ-eton highway. In the summer, it’s a fun roller coaster ride but hidden black ice and patches around every corner made it a steering wheel gripper.
The long straights in Manning Park tempt-ed me to open up the 3.5-litre SOHC, V6 and let all 290 horses roar. A sudden slip towards the ditch and a rear sway put paid to that notion and I was grateful for traction control. Rain swept us through the Similkameen Valley but cleared as we dropped down into Osoyoos. First stop would be Black Hills Estate Winery, on Black Sage Road, in Oliver. It has magnificent views of the Okanagan valley. Its
interpretation of Syrah is mouth-filling and much closer to its Rhone Valley origins than that Oz style. The same can be said of that served by TIME Estate Winery across the road, which opens to the public this summer.Minutes later, we had swept across the valley to the castle-like structure that is Road 13, where owners Mick and Pam Luckhurst entertained and sent us packing with a variety of blends. The overnight stop was neighbouring Tinhorn Cellars, where its generous co-owner and winemaker Sandra Oldfield extracted a delicious Syrah from her private cellar.The next day, a yellow orb appeared above while passing by the beautiful Vaseaux Lake and into Okanagan Falls. We spun onto Eastside Road and skirted Skaha Lake to Penticton. It’s a quiet, fast road and it enabled me to play with paddle shifters.
The view from Poplar Grove over Okana-gan Lake is spectacular as is the Syrah, which, like the best of the winery’s reds, benefits from the extra aging afforded by cellaring it for a couple of years longer than the norm. A three-kilometre side trip to Red Rooster netted a Reserve Syrah, which exuded yummy plum and cherry from its neck, once opened! One more stop before a relaxing evening spent staring over the lake while sipping on a suite balcony at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. The snowy and very icy single track to the new Sage Hills Vineyard in Summerland required careful navigation. The reward was a barrel tasting with winemaker Andrea Lee and vineyard manager Keenan Thrussell. The new vintage had yet to be bottled but a rosé version hit the spot later!Time to return to the coast via Sandhill Wines in Kelowna. Howard Soon, a B.C. born industry pioneer, makes Syrah from vineyards in the south of the valley and a special ‘small lots’ version from a
single vineyard.By the time the rear two rows were lowered to accommodate the purchased cases of wine, the seven-seat MDX was strictly a two-seater. Despite its load, it leapt up to the Pennask Summit on the Okanagan Connector as fast the outside temperature dropped to minus five. The Coquihalla Highway was bathed in sunlight and the descent to Hope was smooth and quiet but for the rattle from the bottles.Bring on the Aussies! If you can’t get to the festival tasting room, tour Okanagan wine country this summer… with a designated driver, of course.
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Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries.
▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com)▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com)▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com)▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com)▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com)▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca)▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)
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by Bob McHugh
The Automobile Journal-ists Association of Canada has announced (... drum-roll, please) Subaru Legacy as the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year and Ford F-150 as the 2015 Canadian Util-ity Vehicle of the Year.
The completely redesigned 2015 Subaru Legacy was engineered in Japan and is now built in the U.S. Legacy is the only car in its class with standard all-wheel-drive. A variety of engineer-ing changes, including Active Grille Shutter system
and a new (CVT) automatic transmission, have helped achieve a substantial im-provement in fuel economy.
The greenest Legacy comes with a PZEV version of its 2.5-litre horizontally opposed (Boxer) 4-cylinder engine and the top line edi-tions come with a 3.6-litre engine. The new Lineartronic CVT has a lock-up torque converter and a manual paddle shifter operating mode.
Legacy boasts one of the roomiest interiors in the midsize sedan segment and has received “Top Safety Pick” rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s also probably more af-fordable than you think, as new Legacy has a start price
of just $23, 495 (manual) and $24,795 for the CVT edition.
To reach the final stage of this annual competition Legacy first claimed the Best New Family Car (under $30,000) award, when the initial category winner votes were tabulated. The other three auto candidates for this (best of the best) top award were Hyundai Gen-esis, Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC and the Volkswagen Golf.
Utility Vehicle of the Year, the Ford F-150 is familiar with the AJAC awards po-dium, as it already scooped the 2015 Best New Technol-ogy Innovation Award earlier this year. And this is the F-150’s second overall
Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Award, having also claimed it back in 2004.
Ford uses a special heat treatment that nearly doubles (compared to steel) the strength of the military grade aluminum (magne-sium) alloy body panels used in the new F150, making them more resistant to dents. A lighter truck body increases payload and towing capability and it also has positive influences on braking, handling, ride and acceleration.
Massively popular, the F-150 is already the top-selling vehicle in Canada and has been for the last five years. Ford F-series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for 49 consecutive
years. Other finalists for this award were the Porsche Ma-can and Subaru Outlander.
Voting for Canadian Car of the Year started when 73 automotive journalists from all parts of Canada gath-ered, last October in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for a five-day test-drive evaluation event known as “TestFest.”
Same-day, back-to-back testing is done to ensure fair and objective comparisons. At this year’s event 1,640 test drives were made by journalists and this yielded approximately 106,405 data points and over 500 catego-ry ballots. Complete voting data and performance test results are available on the AJAC web site: www.ajac.ca
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If you’re like me, there’s always a craft project on
the go at home. But I’m always tempted
to branch out, so I checked out a few of Richmond Pubic Library’s different crafting books.
In Junk Genius by Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk, there’s a plethora of ideas for repurpos-ing all kinds of stuff. My personal favorite is the hanging metal birdcage used to hold silver candle-holders and different colored candles. I also
love the idea of using old, colored faucet handles for drawer pulls. To hang your jewelry you can nail wooden spools of all sizes to the wall at different heights. Using a wooden crate as a bedside table is also simple but attractive. Each project comes with a list of materials you’ll need plus instructions.
As someone who is always leaving post-it notes around the house, I loved the book DIY Chalk-board Crafts by Lizette Schapekahm. Until I read this, I didn’t even know there was such a thing as
chalkboard paint, which can turn practically any surface into a chalkboard! One really cute idea for parents is to make the inside of your child’s metal lunchbox into a chalkboard. That way you can leave them a mes-sage every day. You can personalize coffee mugs this way, too. For multiple storage box identification, turn the outside into a chalkboard for labeling.
Made by Yourself by Peter Fehrentz includes some really innovative ideas, like turning a small-ish suitcase into a side
table using nothing but wooden table legs, brack-ets, screws, washers and paint. Creative, practical and easy! A vertical steel message board makes for a space-savvy, attractive way to post photos, notes and stuff with magnets.
For whimsical decorat-ing, there’s Petit Collage: 25 Easy Craft and Décor Projects for a Playful Home by Lorena Siminovich. Easy ideas like decorating wooden letters using col-ored patterned paper for a child’s room, creating a chalkboard message tree for your family, making
kid-friendly masks for dress-up, or creating a collage peek-a-boo playhouse—these are just some of the simple projects you can make us-
ing collage techniques. For other reading sug-
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ISSUE NUMBER 29 FEBRUARY 2015INSIDERY V R A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.
YVR EXPLORER TOUR IS BACK! Whether you’re an aviation fan or an explorer at heart, there’s
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including our Richmond and Vancouver neighbours, schools
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with special needs. To book your YVR Explorer Tour, please email
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IS IT A BIRD OR A PLANE? IT’S NAV CANADA!YVR’S INSTRUMENT LANDING
SYSTEM (ILS) IS A NAVIGATION
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ISSUE NUMBER 29 FEBRUARY 2015INSIDERY V R A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.
YVR EXPLORER TOUR IS BACK! Whether you’re an aviation fan or an explorer at heart, there’s
something for everyone on YVR’s Explorer Tour. Register today
to take a free tour of YVR and discover our First Nations’ art
collection, environmental programs, accessibility, airport
operations and travel tips. Everyone is welcome to register,
including our Richmond and Vancouver neighbours, schools
and community groups such as day camps, seniors and people
with special needs. To book your YVR Explorer Tour, please email
[email protected] or visit www.yvr.ca/tours for more information.
The YVR Explorer Tour runs twice a week, all year long.
Please email [email protected] and book your tour today!
IS IT A BIRD OR A PLANE? IT’S NAV CANADA!YVR’S INSTRUMENT LANDING
SYSTEM (ILS) IS A NAVIGATION
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at YVR. Next time you spot NAV
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @yvrairport
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arts & entertainment
A night of jazz from students is set for Feb. 27
by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
Richmond’s teenage talent will bring to life the sweet, soft rhyth-mic notes of jazz music Feb. 27 at Gateway Theatre.
Music in Our Schools: Jazz Nite
2015 is an annual showcase of jazz music from high school students across the Richmond School District. Featured are jazz bands, choirs and combos.
“The event is for all secondary schools in Richmond to share each school’s jazz program’s music with one another,” said Jan Berman, music director at Mat-thew McNair Secondary.
Music teacher Garth Bowen
started the event years ago before his retirement in 2014. Berman has now taken up the flame to keep it going.
Participating schools this year include Hugh Boyd, Hugh McRoberts, Richmond High, J.N. Burnett, Steveston-London and Matthew McNair.
Tickets to next Friday’s concert are $8; call the Box Office at 604-270-1812 or visit gatewaytheatre.com.
Students give music the jazz treatment
Clayton Perry (facebook.com/Claytonperryphotography) photoRichmond high school students perform at a past Music in Our Schools event at Gateway Theatre.
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arts & entertainment
Annual Richmond Orchestra concert inviting four young musicians to show their skills
by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter
It’s one of Canada’s most famous concert halls, and at age 13 Olivia Cho made
her debut on its stage.It’s fair to say the young cellist
was a tad jittery. She was, after all, performing as a soloist with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra at the Or-pheum Theatre in Vancouver.
“I did get nervous about play-ing in such a large hall in front of so many people, but as soon as the piece started, I was able to focus on simply having a fun time with the music,” said Cho, now 14.
Cho is one of four featured mu-sicians who will perform with the Richmond Orchestra at its annual Rising Stars concert Saturday. The quartet—which also includes
pianists Athena Deng, Eric Liang and Mariya Orlenko—are all prize winners from last year’s Rich-mond Music Festival. Cho won the festival trophy for Most Prom-ising String Player.
Cho began learning to play mu-sic on the violin before switching to the cello. She’s been learning the instrument since age five, and has already accumulated an impressive list of awards.
In 2013 she placed first in the Canadian Music Competi-tion. Last year she was named a winner in the Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition at the Vancouver Academy of Mu-sic. Cho has also earned many distinctions at the Kiwanis Music Festival and Friends of Chamber Music Competition, and is the youngest winner of the Vancou-ver Academy of Music’s Kay Meek Competition.
Music runs in her family: dad is a high school music teacher and mom is a singer and former mu-sic teacher in Korea. Cho’s older sister plays violin.
Cho has also played piano, but cello has always been her favou-rite instrument.
“The cello is often considered as the instrument with the clos-est range to the human voice. It possesses an incredibly warm, sonorous tone that I love being able to create and use as my own personal voice,” said Cho, who also plays in her church and in a school club that performs at seniors’ residences.
Under the baton of James Malmberg Saturday, Cho will perform “Variations on a Rococo Theme” by Tchaikovsky.
Clockwise from top left: Olivia Cho, Mariya Orlenko, Eric Liang and Athena Deng.
Rising Stars take centre stageRising Stars with the Richmond Orchestra•Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Richmond Pentecostal Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy.•Featuring Oliva Cho, Athena Deng, Eric Liang and Mariya Orlenko•Tickets, $6 to $20 (under age six free), at 604-276-2747, roca.ca or at the door
The year is 1955. Desperate to escape the chicory-pulling, stall-cleaning, hay-baling drudgery of life on Rural Route 2 Caledonia, Peggy Ann Douglas
has a plan. Following in the footsteps of starlet Debbie Reynolds, Peggy Ann will simply become a movie star—and she will start her journey to the top by winning the local pageant. Can she sing, twirl and pivot her way into the judges’ hearts, or will shaky nerves and a “Puritanical Work Ethic” sabotage her efforts? Brimming with love, comedy, and a staggering work ethic of its own, Miss Caledonia is a delightful exploration of optimism and reality down on the farm. Miss Caledonia was written by Melody A. Johnson and features a virtuoso solo performance by the playwright. Melody is a Dora Award-winning actress who cut her teeth at Second City in Toronto and on the city’s many stages. Her performance features no fewer than ten character changes, ranging from spirited protagonist Peggy Ann to Hollywood icon Bing Crosby. Joining Johnson onstage is accomplished musician Mary Fay Coady providing original fiddle accompaniment. Be sure not to miss this unforgettable theatrical experience that combines a winningly open-hearted story, deft and hilarious characterizations, a charming original score, and a lead character that young girls and their mothers alike will love.
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MISS CALEDONIAWritten & performed by Melody A. JohnsonMusical arrangements & original score by Alison PorterDirected by Rick Roberts & Aaron WillisProduced by Lunkamud in Association with Tarragon Theatre
MARCH 5–14, 2015 • MainStage
More info: www.gatewaytheatre.comBox Office: 604.270.1812
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G A T E W A Y T H E A T R E • C E L E B R A T I N G 3 0 Y E A R S
Melody A. Johnson in Miss Caledonia. Photo: Rick Roberts
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A d v e r t i s i n g F e a t u r e Ask Ask ExpertsExpertsTHE
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604-230-8114330-1985 West BroadwayVancouver, BC,V6J 4Y3
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Computer Security Inc.AMULETATM is a B.C. Ministry of Justice licensed Private Investigator and Security Consulting firm regulated under the Security Services Act of B.C.
Q: What’s with this yet another new federal cyber spying bill?
A: As the President of a licensed private investigative firm, one that works in the area of cyber-crime investigations, I’m always horrified when governments try to sneak in Charter breaking spy bills as some knee jerk reaction to events of the day using nothing but divisive and confrontational fear tactics.
This federal government is long on ideology, short on evidentiary decision making, and profoundly disturbing in its penchant for being a public employee muzzling, ultra-controlling secretive government with decidedly un-Canadian neo/Theo-conservative values. This is an Orwellian dictatorship in the making - and I’m glad all the major media is finally waking up to this fact.
Get informed. This Bill C-51 is real bad news for Canada.
Dr. Bonnie Chuter
604-284-5099#230-7340 Westminster Hwy.Richmond, B.C.
Q: How can chiropractors help to promote health?
A: First we should look at what the definition of health is, and according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, “health is a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” We cannot base our health on the absence of symptoms alone. For example, disease processes can be ongoing in the body without symptoms; we can see this with tooth decay, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, etc. The spine and nervous system are what control our body’s ability to interpret and respond to its surroundings. As a chiropractor my job is to reduce or eliminate interference to the nervous system by detecting and correcting spinal subluxations, misalignments in the spine by providing adjustments. Subluxations may be present without symptoms or pain. However, often there is still nerve compression or irritation; where parts of the body will not be functioning at their optimum. With the help of an adjustment your body is in a better position to self-heal and regulate.Hence we need to make getting our spines checked for proper function a part of our lifelong journey towards better health regardless of our expression of symptoms.
Richmond Family ChiropracticA Place For Wellness
Jim Richardson Western Coin & Stamp
604-278-3235
#2-6380 No. 3 Rd.Richmond, B.C.
Email: [email protected]
Western Coin & Stamp
Q: I just received in the mail an advertisement for a company coming to Richmond to buy Gold and Silver. They seem to be located in a hotel. How do the prices they pay compare to your prices?
A: I have seen this direct mail piece as well and have been less than impressed with these type of companies.They come into town and lowball all the sellers with ridiculously low offers.
We had a reporter bring two ladies who were at one of these “road shows” to us for a comparison offer. Our offer was THREE HUNDRED PERCENT MORE than what the road show was offering! We have had many other people come in to sell us their gold and coins after being offered very low valuations at these “hotel “ shops.
It does not matter which coin shop you go to in the Lower Mainland... you will likely get better offers than what these companies buying from shows at hotels will offer you. I like to believe that our store is the most fair and defi nitely the friendliest for people who want to sell.JIM
Thomas TaylorHome InspectorTAYLOR HOME INSPECTIONS
604-230-7008taylorhomeinspect@gmail.comwww.taylorhomeinspections.ca
Serving the Lower Mainland
Q: What is the most important defect you look for when inspecting a home?
A: Considering the climate we live in, the most important number one defect detected during the inspection process is moisture and drainage. This is the leading cause of dry rot, major structural damage and mold. It is important that grading of the property slopes away from the home. The roof must be inspected and be watertight. The exterior wall cladding must be watertight. Plumbing throughout the home must be free from leaks. These criteria must be met or the results can be catastrophic. Look for the following indicators in your home:Moisture stains around the ceiling, walls or windowsA worn roof (with binoculars)Water ponding on the exterior by the foundations or staining/dampness on the foundation walls.Gaps, cracks or stains on exterior cladding.
Dr. Greg NelsonDentist*Implant, Family and Restorative Dentistry
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#280-7580 River Road,Richmond, B.C.V6X 1X6*Professional Corp.Enjoy your smile.... Everyone else does!
Q: What are the risk factors that cause cavities (Part 4)
A: The three previously discussed risk factors for people developing dental cavities were their bacterial biofilm plaque composition, saliva flow, and frequency of snacking/eating. The fourth obvious factor is your level of home care. What is usually not obvious is what home care routine and especially what products are being used. A high risk caries patient with severe/frequent decay with low saliva flow and bacterial imbalance may be regularly brushing and flossing. Simply doubling their efforts will not get them healthier or they would already be improving. Telling people to brush and floss more can be frustrating especially if they are already diligently doing it, but are still getting cavities. Recommending appropriate patient-specific products and therapies is often not welcomed by some patients. The majority of dental care products in the supermarket aisle are good for most people and fine for those without caries risk factors present. These situations call for the more specific products, which are usually not available over the counter. Unfortunately, these patients often erroneously believe the dental practitioner is recommending these products to make money by up selling. Most preventive practices selling professional dental therapeutic products earn less than 1% of their revenue from product sales. In fact, it is often considered too much of a hassle for many practices to bother with. The reality is that for patients experiencing dental decay regular daily use of alkaline dental products with pH in the range of 8-11 can reverse the shift from cavity-causing bacteria to healthy bacteria, as well as, quickly elevate acidic oral conditions caused by diet. Using a protocol such as a neutral pH gel worn in a tray on the teeth at night has been shown to significantly improve oral health.A recently developed system of specific dental care products known as CAMBRA (which is an acronym for: caries management by risk assessment) incorporates different therapy agents to counteract a person’s caries risk factors. These include agents for pH neutralisation, therapeutic levels of xylitol and fluoride, remineralisation agents and broad-spectrum anti-bacterial agents. Simultaneous reduction of other modifiable risk factors is also recommended.Next time, more about these CAMBRA therapeutic agents.
Q: What does the average funeral cost?
A: Like other professional services (legal, dental, medical) the costs depend on the services, merchandise and final disposition method that the family chooses.
Each service planned is as unique as the family that makes the arrangements. The same can be said for cemetery products.
There are many variables and options that the family can chose from. Only when all options are presented, can a cost be determined.
By provincial law, all funeral providers must supply an itemized copy of their price list to the consumer.
For more information, or for a free copy of your Family Registry, please contact Richmond Funeral Home at 604 273-3748.
Sandra Melin CFSP
Manager
604-273-3748Richmond Funeral Home8420 Cambie RoadRichmond, BC V6X 1K1
Fax: 604-273-1697smelin@arbormemorial.comwww.richmond-funeral.caRichmond Funeral Home
by Arbor Memorial
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A d v e r t i s i n g F e a t u r e Ask Ask ExpertsExpertsTHE
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604-328-3507Pet Friendly Real Estate
Q: What do I need to provide to my broker when applying for a mortgage?
A: In today’s mortgage environment with new lending regulations, and less than 20% down, you are required to income qualify, and provide the following:1. employment history, gross income confirmed by employment
letters and recent pay slips2. if self-employed, a minimum of the previous 2 years income tax
returns (T1 General) and CRA’s notice of assessments.3. the source of the down payment must be confirmed with
60-90 days history unless the down payment has been gifted and confirmed by a gift letter (must be an immediate relative such as a parent)
4. if the source of the down payment is from the sale of another property, that is easily dealt with.
5. a minimum credit score of 6206. check to see how much time you need to withdraw your deposit
The more information you provide at the time of your application, the smoother the process will be. If you have any questions or concerns, call your ®Realtor to discuss them. If you don’t have a ®Realtor, call Deb at 604-328-3507 [email protected] or call Gord Pipkey of Verico Realmortgage Services, 604-279-8090 or email [email protected] www.realmortgage.ca(Thanks Gord for your contribution to this article).
Len BradyThe Richmond Firebox
604-284-5154
100-3031 Beckman PlaceRichmond, BC, V6X 3R2
therichmondfirebox.ca
Q: I understand that Metro Vancouver has a rebate program as an incentive to trade in their old uncertified wood burning fireplace. Can you tell me more?
A: You are correct in Metro Vancouver residents are eligible to receive a $250 rebate for trading in their old uncertifi ed wood burning appliance for a new low emission appliance. You can upgrade to the following:
· An EPA certifi ed wood stove, a pellet stove, or a high effi ciency gas stove/fi replace,
· An EPA certifi ed wood insert, a pellet insert, electric insert or a high effi ciency gas insert,
· An EPA certifi ed factory-built fi replace – may only be accepted if it is replacing a NON EPA certifi ed WOOD STOVE OR NON EPA certifi ed WOOD INSERT (not an existing factory built fi replace).
Please note that rebate funding is limited and will be issued to qualifying residents on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis.
For more details, visit www.metrovancouver.org/ and search for “Wood Stove Exchange”
Q: What is a retinal detachment?
A: Retinal detachment describes an emergency situation in which a critical layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from the layer of blood vessels that provides it with oxygen and nourishment. There are many causes of retinal detachment, here are a few; age, trauma, extreme myopia, previous retinal detachment. Symptoms of a retinal detachment include the sudden appearance of floaters, sudden flashes of light, a shadow or curtain over a portion of your vision. The longer retinal detachment goes untreated, the greater your risk of permanent vision loss in the affected eye. Contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist if you are symptomatic.
Dr. Gill Optometrist
604-370-0993#120-11590 Cambie Road, Richmond
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Daniel WangFinancial Advisor 105-8033 Saba Road Richmond, BC V6Y 4M8
Tel: 604-270-4233Cell: 778-229-3693Toll Free Claims: 1877-682-5246Fax: 604-270-6142
WHY GAMBLE FOR YOUR RETIREMENT? Are you one of the 70% of Canadians who bought a lottery ticket this year in hopes of funding your retirement? If you are, why gamble your money away when there’s a better way to plan for your retirement? Ask Daniel Wang from The Co-operators about investing in an RRSP. WHAT ARE SEGREGATED FUNDS?Like mutual funds, segregated funds can grow in the market through equities, bonds and other investments. Unlike mutual funds, segregated funds guarantee all or most of your principal investment upon maturity or death. Only insurance companies can offer these funds and assets are held separate from the general assets of the company. So you’ll never have to sweat the rollercoaster motion of the market. Segregated funds ensure smooth sailing, even when markets are erratic. HOW ARE YOUR FUNDS MANAGED?Take the guesswork out of investing. With the support of expert knowledge, you can confi dently place your money in the right mix of funds. You don’t need to be a fi nancial wiz to ensure that your future is well in hand. With The Co-operators, your portfolio will be well diversifi ed by holding a variety of professionally managed funds. Just call 604-270-4233 and book your appointment for a free fi nancial needs analysis.
C&C
Rob ZadraOwner
Q: Rob: we are a strata of a 24 unit townhouse complex, built in the early 70’s. Lately, maybe due to all of the rain we are having, we have had 2 separate breaks on the main water service for our property. Each time these have occurred on a “saddle” where the water main connects to two townhouses. These are very costly repairs, and we are voting this month on repaving our parking areas. Should we not first be concerned about the integrity of our water main? Strata NW…..
A: Absolutely you should be concerned. These breaks are very common in Richmond. Over the past 19 years, we have excavated and replaced dozens of “saddles” in townhouse complexes such as yours throughout Richmond.
In addition to, or before, repaving your parking lot, I would consider replacing your water main. It would be a shame to have to cut open the new pavement to repair another saddle. At the same time, plan to replace the water services that run from the saddles to each unit. For this portion, in many cases, we can pull through a new water service without the need to excavate up to the unit, or remove sidewalks.
If you would like a consultation for this service, please give us a call. We can provide references from other complexes in Richmond where we have completed similar work.
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Q: What is diabetic hearing loss?
A: Hearing loss is an under-recognized complication of diabetes. Research has shown that people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are twice as likely as others who do not have the disease to develop a hearing loss. In addition, people with pre-diabetes are 30% higher rate of hearing loss than those with normal blood sugar. The underlying pathopathology is likely due to the fact hair cells in cochlear are damaged by high blood sugar. The best way to protect your hearing from damage due to diabetes is to take your prescribed medications, exercise regularly, eat healthy diets and control your weight. It is recommended that people with diabetes have an annual hearing test. Hearing loss is not reversible; however, a hearing aid can dramatically help you to hear and engage with others.
Lily Liu, M. A, RHIPRegistered Hearing Instrument Practitioner
604-271-4327Blundell Centre164 - 8180 No. 2 RoadRichmond, BC V7C 5K1Fax 604-271-4387Lily.Liu@experthearingsolutions.comwww.experthearingsolutions.com
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Panthers promote community spiritCheer teams step up to brighten the lives of others by Don FennellSports Editor
Panther cheer members are serving up
smiles throughout Richmond.
Whether it’s deliv-ering home-made valentines to seniors, collecting for the food bank or volunteer-ing at the Richmond Animal Protection So-ciety, these energetic youth are learning early in life the poten-tially profound impact their simple acts of kindness can make.
Last Saturday, with love in the air on Valentine’s Day, it was the club’s Tiny Team
of three- to five-year-olds that led the initiative to further extend the sentiment. Already armed with the support of their older clubmates, the little ones brokered the assistance of class-mates in Kindergarten classes throughout the district to help them make Valentine’s Card to hand out to residents at two local residential care facilities—Minoru Res-idence and Rosewood Manor. Some 100 children at Lord Byng Elementary alone made cards, which were presented to the seniors—each with unconditional love. An unstructured game of
beach ball added to the occasion.
“Seeing the smiles on the faces of the elderly, many without family, was so spe-cial,” said Stephanie Kennedy, who along with business part-ner Dawn Silver have always seen Panther Cheer Athletics as more than simply an outlet for sports.
“We continue to talk a lot about the club being more than just a cheer gym,” said Ken-nedy. “We want our athletes to become
well-rounded, to reach their potential as athletes but also to develop leadership skills and develop a social responsibility and become better people. The philan-thropic initiatives stem from that.”
The cheerlead-ers themselves are typically the ones who come up with an initiative, and then spearhead it. They do all of this while trying to concen-trate on both their academic studies—
many are honour roll students—as well as the athletic pursuits. At each level, the Panthers are routinely among the best in every competition they enter—including internationally.
“The fact our ath-letes have so much opportunity to spend time together doing these initiatives lends itself to an amazing bonding between the teams and the friend-ships the athletes form, as well as those of their families,” said
Kennedy. “Team success
often correlates as to how close a team is outside of competi-tion. It helps them overcome challenges better, and to gain a greater appreciation for each other’s differ-ences and struggles. The more in sync you are the more success you’ll enjoy.”
The Panther Mini Team recently wrapped up a food drive for the Rich-mond Food Bank in which they collected
over 600 items and $100 in cash. And this Saturday afternoon, one of the club’s Senior teams will help to update and rebuild the rabbit enclosure at the Richmond Animal Protection Society.
They may be simple acts of kindness, all of which are intended to help others. But the biggest winners of all may be the cheerlead-ers themselves, for the satisfaction from giving of oneself is all but indescribable.
With Stephanie Kennedy looking on, a Panther cheerleader hands a Valentine’s Day card to a resident at a local residential care facility last Saturday.
Panther cheerleaders have plenty of participants for a game of beach ball.
Panther cheerleaders reach their goal of collecting more than 500 items for the Richmond Food Bank.
Greig rink battling for spot in Saturday’s final
Team Greig enjoyed an auspicious start to the 2015 B.C. Senior Curling Championships Wednesday in Port Alberni. The Richmond foursome, skipped by Sandy Greig and featuring Don Wakefield at third, Wayne Hogaboam at second and Mike Freeman at lead, secured a 4-3 victory over Kelowna’s Team Gel-owitz in the opening draw among the eight men’s teams. The final goes Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Colts corral berth in provincialsRichmond High’s Grade 9 boys’ basketball team secures spot with nail-biting semifinal win in districts
Don Fennell photoSymbolic of their 53-50 victory over the Handsworth Royals Wednesday, Richmond Colt Murad Mohammed fights for the basketball during semifinal play at the Lower Mainland juvenile boys’ championships at Richmond High. The win vaulted the Colts into next month’s provincials to be played at Kitsilano Secondary.
by Don FennellSports Editor
It took everything the Richmond Colts could muster. And then some.
But with gritty determination—and yes, a little luck—the Colts have realized their goal of cor-raling a berth in the upcoming provincial juvenile boys’ basket-ball championships to be played March to 6 at St. John’s and Kitsi-lano secondary schools in Vancou-ver.
The upstart Colts punched their ticket with an edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting 53-50 come-from-behind victory over the North Shore’s Handsworth Royals be-fore a zealous crowd Wednesday at Richmond High. The win lifted the emotionally-spent Colts into
the Lower Mainland zone final versus Burnaby South Rebels, the province’s undisputed No. 1 seed for the last two years. With their win over Handsworth, the Colts guaranteed themselves at least a top-two finish. The top three teams at the zones will advance to the provincials.
“We are all thrilled to be taking part in the provincial tournament this year,” said rookie head coach Brandon Harbour. “The whole, en-tire team has been working hard day in and day out to get to where we are. We have made a lot of progress in the second half of the season which has helped propel us into the position we are in. Ev-ery player on the team has played a huge role in our success whether it is moral support from guys on the bench to the starting five who
have brought there best to each and every one of our payoff games these past couple weeks.”
Trailing much of the game, at one point by as much as seven points, the Colts—with Harbour able to lean of the sage advice of veteran assistant Jared Hulme—surged ahead late in the second quarter to take the lead at half-time. But that was short-lived when the Royals stormed out of the dressing room with five un-answered points. That continued to be the margin of difference un-til the Colts lifted their fans from their seats with a gallant come-back that included a pair of un-expected three-pointers by Justin Cheung and a pair of clutch free throws by Daniel Aanasivevskyy who counted Richmond’s final six points.
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sportsKwee nets badminton crown
Willine Kwee’s determination came to forefront at the provincial colleges bad-minton championships last weekend in Surrey. And the second-year Kwantlen Polytechnic University business student from Richmond made the most of it to earn a second trip to the nationals, which this year will be held March 5 and 6 in Hali-fax.
Kwee defeated Langara College Falcons’ first-year player Jacinda Yeung 24-22, 15-21 and 22-20 and Vancouver Island Univer-sity Mariner rookie Helen Cheung 21-15, 21-9 to win the women’s singles title.
Kwee started strong against Yeung and led in the second game until a misstep on the court caused her to have to adjust her game. Kwee lost the second game but fought hard and came back to clinch the third game and overall set, before she dispatched Cheung in two quick games. This will be Kwee’s second consecutive appearance in the nationals, but the first in women’s singles. Last year at the 2014
championships in Edmonton she competed in women’s doubles.
“Willine is a fighter. Even when she is down during a game, she has great con-trol and discipline to stay focused to get the job done,” said Eagles’ head coach Morgan van Heukelom. “She played an unbelievable game against Jacinda. She came through in a very hard-fought three games and we are very proud that she will be representing KPU at nationals.”
Selected to the tournament’s wom-en’s all-star team (doubles player Eric Chiu of Richmond earned an all-star spot on the men’s team), Kwee was also selected the Pacwest athlete of he week.
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At the home of the Phoenix striving to be your best is a mindset that is con-tinually promoted—inside and outside the classroom.
The Grade 6/7 girls’ basketball team, under the guidance of Gillian Partridge, is no exception.
But the game of hoops also fosters similar rewards in elementary schools throughout the school district where play is in full swing.
For many of the young athletes it’s their first exposure to basketball—a game that enjoys a fanatical following at the high school level.
At the elementary level, students get an opportunity to
learn basic skills and teamwork, says Partridge, in a season that consists of several exhibition games among the re-spective schools. The campaign concludes in a “feeder” tourna-ment for the stu-dents entering high school the following year. In the first week weeks of March, the elmentary school teams are invited to a tournament hosted by the high schools in their catchment area. This is always a highly-anticipated event for the Grade 7s.
“There, the play-ers get to com-pete against other elementary students, who the following year may be their Grade 8 basketball teammates,” says Partridge.
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Sometimes big things come in small packages, and that is exactly the case for Evolve - a new high-rise con-dominium in the heart of Surrey City Centre. Th e tower is anchored in West Village, an exciting new neighbor-hood where convenience and luxury collide.
Marketing Director, Kiran Rai says the homes are perfectly priced for a fi rst time buyer looking to get into Metro Vancouver’s real estate market.
“We oft en hear about how unaf-fordable homes in Metro Vancouver can be, it can be tough for fi rst time buyers to get into the market,” she says. “Th at’s exactly what makes
Evolve unique to other tower homes, because Evolve off ers concrete homes for less than the price of wood frame.”
Evolve by WestStone Group will off er “micro” suites for people seeking urban ease in a home off ering strate-gic space. One development in par-ticular, which is located a block from city hall, will feature a 316-square-foot studio suite for less than six fi gures.
“Evolve homes start at $93,900, meaning that with a down payment of $5000, your monthly mortgage would be less than a car loan payment,” says Rai. “Even students can stop renting and aff ord to buy their own homes.”
But Evolve isn’t just getting at-
tention because of its price point. Exclusive to the Evolve Sales Centre is their Th in-Air Augmented Reality technology that allows each guest to essentially walk around inside a vir-tual version of one of the suites using the free Evolve 3D app on their own phone or tablet. Also, screens inside the sales centre allow potential buy-ers to see what a 3D version of their preferred fl oor plan looks like.
Th e 36-storey tower off ers 406 homes in a range of suits, including studios, one- and two-bedrooms, two-bedroom and dens, townhome loft s, and penthouses.
Th e suites themselves off er laminate
wood fl ooring throughout the entry, bedrooms, and living spaces; 8.5-foot ceilings throughout; large windows and spacious balconies to ensure plenty of natural light.
Th e surrounding area is part of a master-planned community of West Village. Downtown Vancouver is accessible by transit at Surrey Central Skytrain Station, and over 140 stores and retailers are located at nearby Central City Shopping. Th e area off ers a community plaza, city hall, library, shopping, recreational facilities and entertainment to ensure urban ease. Or grab a coff ee, walk the dog and enjoy a jog or a stroll any time of day
through the many paths and parkland of the pedestrian-friendly neighbor-hood.
“What’s more is that Surrey was recent named one of the 7 most intel-ligent cities in the world, according to the Intelligent Community Forum in New York,” says Rai.
If you have ever dreamed of owning a home, the opportunity is within reach with Evolve.
Th e Sales Centre is located at 13328 104 Avenue in Surrey, BC. Th e anticipated date of completion is Early 2018. For more information, visit: evolvecondos.com
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In true West Coast Modern style, these luxury apartment homes are inspired by a natural design aesthetic, achieving visual and ecological harmony.
Buff ered from the rush of the city by Pacifi c Spirit Forest, and perched on South Wesbrook Village at UBC, is Prodigy by Adera – a collection of 188 urban apartment homes.
“We are really excited about this,” says Eric An-dreasen, vice-president of marketing and sales for Adera. “Th e UBC area is some of Vancouver’s most premium real estate because it brings a casual environ-ment together with an intelligent lifestyle nearby one of the world’s highest ranked universities.”
Prodigy is the second six-story wood-frame building at UBC that compliments its natural surroundings and incorporates elements that celebrate the west coast lifestyle.
It is close to every urban amenity, yet surrounded by acres of gorgeous forest parks, trails and beaches. Extensive green spaces and pathways link the com-munity together, giving homeowners stunning views of Mundell Park that quaintly borders the site.
If the vibrant city of Vancouver is what you crave, Andreasen says it’s no more than twenty minutes away.
Prodigy provides a balanced lifestyle for homeown-ers who seek the reprieve of the elements without sacrifi cing urban conveniences.
Residents can enjoy small neighborhood shops and services, cafes and restaurants, with Save-On Foods, UBC Hospital, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Anthropology nearby.
Andreasen says that for the long-term, Prodigy is perfectly suited for families, whose children can gain an education all in one area with access to some of the top schools in Canada, including University Hill Elementary and High School and UBC.
Once inside, homeowners will fi nd both space and elegance.
Unwind with spa-like luxury in Prodigy’s beautiful bathrooms that combine sleek style and durability.
Th e elegant kitchen uses an open-fl oor layout and eye-pleasing aesthetics. It comes equipped with stainless-steel appliances, porcelain tile backsplashes and fl oors, and quartz slab countertops. Cooking is made easy; the rest is up to you.
Adera’s private rooft op lanais provide ample space to relax or entertain outdoors. Best of all, each patio is
covered with a solid extension of roofl ine, so whatever the mood or the weather, the fun can happen year-round.
Of the bedrooms, Andreasen said they took cus-tomer feedback into consideration.
“We were listening to their desires, and what they were asking for was four-bedrooms,” says Andreasen.”So we put combo units together and have substantially enhanced units – we’re excited to bring it the market.”
Prodigy is available in one-bedroom to four-bed-room confi gurations, ranging from 556 to 1,482 square feet.
Homeowners at Prodigy will also have access to the i.D. By Me program, which allows personalized upgrades that suit each individual’s lifestyle and per-sonality. Options include choosing color scheme and fl ooring or upgrading appliances.
Prodigy is designed with simplicity in mind to cre-ate an environment that emulates the true west coast lifestyle– one that encourages relaxation.
“Every aspect is designed and built to the highest standard in terms of quality and sustainability,” says Andreasen. “It’s always a big moment to actually be able to move into the building.
Th e grand opening of on-site displays and the public release of the second building takes place Feb. 28, with private previews available the week in advance for VIP customers, friends and family.
Prodigy’s new Sales Centre is open this week, at 118 – 6033 Gray Avenue, Vancouver.
For more information, visit www.adera.com, email [email protected], call 604-221-8878.
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NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT EVOLVE is destined to become a landmark residential building stressing livability and sustainability
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Recently inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, renowned former Richmond resident Dr. Jack Taunton is joining another esteemed group as a lifetime member of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.
He was honoured with this prestigious designation last December, but formally wel-comed Friday at a sport medi-cine conference in Ottawa.
“Dr. Taunton’s career in sport medicine is extensive, impres-sive and well-deserving of this recognition,” said Paul Melia,
president and chief executive officer of the centre. “He has contributed so much to Canadian sport and we are proud to see (the) acknowledge(ment) of his accomplishments. (We) proud to have such a prominent individual on our board.”
Taunton joined the board in 2013. He is a professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Division of
Sports Medicine at University of B.C. and is the director of sports medicine for Fortius Sport and Health. He was the chief medical officer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games and for Canada at the Sydney Olym-pics, two Pan American and two World Student Games. He was also the team physician to the NBA’s Vancouver Grizzlies. Taunton was selected as a life member of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport for his extensive contributions to sport medicine in Canada.
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
6 IN MEMORIAM GIFTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
10 CARDS OF THANKSTHANK you Saint Jude for prayers answered. D.S
21 COMING EVENTS
Retro Designs/Antiques Fair. Feb 22 10am-3pm. Croatian Cultural Ctr 3250 Commercial Drive. Adm. $5.
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
21 COMING EVENTS
ANTIQUE SHOWSunday, March 1st
Admission $1.75703 Terminal Ave. Vancouver
8:30am to 4:30pm Over 80 tables of antique &
collectible treasures.Join us on Facebook
For info 604 685 8843Always buying
Antiques & Collectibles
TABLES ONLY $40www.vancouverfl eamarket.com
33 INFORMATION
SOAR is Pacifi c Coastal Airline’s in-fl ight
magazine. This attractive business & tourism
publication is published bi-monthly (6 times/year).
Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fl y
Pacifi c Coastal Airlines.Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email
TRAVEL
66 GETAWAYS
ITALY- Beautiful countryside, friendly locals, village house for rent. Anita, 250-655-4030.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity To BuyJanitorial Franchise
ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000
FINANCING AVAILABLE• Minimum $6,050 down payment• Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts• Includes Professional Training• On Going Support• Proven Worldwide Franchiser
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS
$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.
We offer above average rates and an excellent
employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:
[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or
Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest
will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and
Environmental Responsibility.
110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
115 EDUCATION
BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS - Optician / Contact Lens Fitter. 6 month course. 604.581.0101
130 HELP WANTED
ATLAS POWER SWEEPINGDRIVERS & LABOURERS
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 & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket benefi cial.
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 604-294-5988
Community Health Nursesought in Port Hardy, BC. Re-quest job description or apply to [email protected] by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities
Up To $400 CASH DailyF/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring /
Summer Work. SeekingHonest, Hard Working Staff.
www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD
Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s
TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay
Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street
New West 604.522.4900
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
COOKS WANTEDJBT ENT. LTD. dba Bozzinis Restaurant located at 13655 104 Ave. Suite 105, Surrey BC V3T 1W3 seeks 2 f/t perm. cooks spe-cializing in East Indian cooking & able to prepare lunches, dinners and buffets, Plan menus; Ensure quality & determine food propor-tions; Monitor & order food sup-plies. A min. of 2 yrs of cooking experience & workable spoken English is also required. Salary is $18/hour.
Email your resume to [email protected]
SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED.
Exp required. Wage/benefi ts negotiable. ShopRite Marine/Log-
ging, Port McNeill, BCSend resume to:
604.575.5555
fax 604.575.2073 email [email protected]
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INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57
TRAVEL............................................. 61-76
CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98
EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198
BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387
PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587
REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696
RENTALS ...................................... 703-757
AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862
MARINE ....................................... 903-920
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RENOVATIONSM.S. MAINTENANCE
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Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes
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Last Sale Date: August 15, 2014
130 HELP WANTED
Village Green Hotel Vernon, B.C. requires a director of sales & marketing. For job de-scription and to apply go to www.villagegreenhotel.com/vernon-careers.
139 MEDICAL/DENTALRECEPTIONIST P/T www.steves-tonphysiotherapy.ca Computer (bill-ing, Excel, Word) & excellent com-munication skills required. Resume & cover letter [email protected]
160 TRADES, TECHNICAL
Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic
(Surrey Terminal)
Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.requires two (2) full-time Com-mercial Transport Journeyman Mechanics to work out of our Surrey Terminal located at 10155 Grace Road. One (1) position is an afternoon shift starting at 3:30PM and working until midnight and the other position (1) has an 11:30PM start working until 8:00AM.
Applicants should have an in-spectors ticket, a minimum of 2 years of related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. Experi-ence in a freight fl eet environ-ment would be preferred as this is a busy facility providing service to a large fl eet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.
Seize this opportunity to work for one of Western Canada’s largest regional freight carriers.
For more information, call Derek,
at 604-587-9818 or 604-968-7149
Interested candidates should at-tach an updated resume and cov-er letter to:
[email protected] or fax: 604-587-9889
Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those be-ing considered will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and
Environmental Responsibility.
PERSONAL SERVICES
182 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.
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LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
242 CONCRETE & PLACING
Placing & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal
* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists
34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.coastalconcrete.ca
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
260 ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
269 FENCING
PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163
281 GARDENING
JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856
A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596
PARM LANDSCAPING LTD. Complete Lawn Maint. Pwr Raking, Cedar Fence Intall. 604-271-5319
287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS
COMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, fl oor-ing. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717
HANDYMAN CONNECTIONHANDYMAN CONNECTIONHandyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations - Repairs - 604.878.5232
NEW & REPAIR. Bath & Kitch, fl rs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.
320 MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemoversbc.com
From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks
Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
320 MOVING & STORAGE
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men
BIG OR SMALL MOVESStart $45/hr ~ All size trucks
Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca604 - 720 - 2009
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland
604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299
2 coats any colour(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is
completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.
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$89/Room SpecialLam. Instalation - $0.99/sqft
Drywall RepairsWorkSafe, Fully Insured
15 Yrs expFree Estimates, Call John,
778-881-6737
338 PLUMBING
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM
Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
341 PRESSURE WASHING
Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937
ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS (2006) Ltd
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F Re-Roofi ng & Roof Repairs
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FIVE STAR ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.
Free est. Reasonable rates.778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505
356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca
PATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean
*Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!! 1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.
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PETS
477 PETSNEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
REAL ESTATE
625 FOR SALE BY OWNER
South Surrey - Bishops Green, End Unit Rancher Townhouse
1815 sq/ft - Designer Renovation (6 years). Radiant Floor Heating. Large Patio - All Living on 1 level. Restrctd Age 45+ - No Rentals.
One pet. 2 Guest Suites Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Hot Tub, Gym, Gated Community. Onsite Caretaker. Numerous
Amenities. S. Fees $376/month. Call Dan - 604-591-6669 FSBO.
Asking: $699,500.
627 HOMES WANTED
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RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
1 Month Free RentCLIPPER COVEFREE BASIC CABLE1 bdrm. from $1030.00
2 bdrm. $1230.00
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To arrange a viewing, call Olga at 604.868.8968
736 HOMES FOR RENT
Willoughby 3lvl 5bdrm dble garage 2 bdrm furn bsmt ste ns/np suit long term. Apr 1. $2350m 604-209-5675
750 SUITES, LOWER
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TRANSPORTATION
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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 32’ Sloop “Gzeletez” (K#:14K9879); debtor “Cam Buksa” to recover $4,366.65 plus accruing storage and any / all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after February 27, 2015. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard.
Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.
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Kudos is a weekly feature
showcasing announcements,
achievements and good deeds
happening around town.
E-mail submissions to
news@richmond review.com
Richmond resident and strength athlete Jody Cranston won first place in the Weight Throw event at the B.C. Indoor Track and Field Provincial Championships at the Kamloops Tournament Capital Centre last weekend. Cranston, who competes for the Greyhounds Track and Field Club and is coached by Dave McDonald, set the B.C. Provincial 45-50 Weight Throw record by throwing the 35 pound implement 29 feet at the B.C. Athletics Association sanctioned event.
World Duty Free Group Canada presented its annual donation cheque of $20,000 to Touchstone Family Association’s Front Porch program. From left to right: CEO Freda Cheung, Patricia Or, Amelia Koh, Viola Ng, Touchstone’s incoming executive director Judy Valsonis, Touchstone’s Dave Cooper, Carol Hardie, Chris Samulak, Dee Sharma, Elaine Xu and Liliana Ogata.
Sunberry Fitness is taking part in Workout to Conquer Caner fundraising for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Instructors are doing this spring by volunteering their time to host classes and workshops by donation, including a recent sexy jazz fund-raiser with instructor Marilu Retana and owner Julia Zu.
Lotus Light Charity Society searched for just the perfect recipient to receive hun-dreds of new toiletries. Justin and Ada of Lotus Light delivered boxes of soaps, shampoos, body lotion, hand cream, and hand sanitzers to St. Alban’s Drop-In Centre just before Valentine’s Day weekend. The drop-in centre is a hall next to St. Alban’s Church and is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, tea, computers, TV, books, DVD player is accessible for homeless. Free breakfast is provided every Saturday Lotus Light Charity Society Vancouver also donated 16 new sleeping bags and 40 Winter Care Packages to the Richmond Outreach Team. Lotus Light Charity Society is a registered non-profit that helps the homeless of Richmond and the Lower Mainland. See www.lotuslightcharity.ca for more info.
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