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The only Blockbuster Video outlet in Richmond is closing due to intense competition from new digital media. Professor says this is a sign of the times.

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Trucks, SUVs main carbon culprits Report tracks what causes the most greenhouse gases in every B.C. municipality BY A LAN CAMPBELL

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The first report of its kind in North America has given Richmond residents a benchmark for measuring their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The Community Energy and Emissions Inventory report (CEEI) was released this week, breaking down in great detail what caused the most green house gases (GHGs) in every B.C. municipality in 2007. In Richmond, the majority

of carbon pollution comes from on-road transportation, which accounted for 56.1 per cent of the total, followed by buildings on 39.6 per cent and solid waste 4.3. The city’s 37,000 light trucks, vans and SUVs were the biggest offenders, spewing out a total of 178,628 tonnes of CO2 in 2007. Richmond’s 46,000 small passenger cars were next at 145,319 tonnes, followed by the city’s 1,400 tractor trailer trucks at 125,087 tonnes of pollution. When it came to carbon emis-

sions from buildings, not surprisingly, residential and industrial properties fuelled by natural gas far outweighed that of electrically-powered. Even though only a third of the city’s buildings are on gas, it’s total of 373,492 tonnes of carbon emissions dwarfs the 40,611 from its electrical counterpart. Richmond’s transportation pollution contribution of 56.1 per cent compares favourably to the B.C. total of 60 per cent, largely due to the city’s more dense

population — 33 people per net hectare, as opposed to the B.C. municipal average of 7.4. And it’s that densification that Climate Action Minister and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap believes will be the key to Richmond’s success in reducing its carbon emissions over the coming years. “My first impression is that Richmond’s results reflect that of a dense urban area,” Yap said. “If you compare a high density area such as Richmond with see Yap page 4

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The BC Housing sign outside Rosewood Towers says “Housing Matters.” It boasts of a $4 million upgrade being done to the social housing complex, which houses seniors, people with disabilities and tenants on low income. Robert Harriott’s apartment in Rosewood Towers features brand new flooring, a new toilet and new bathroom tiling — all of which he said was needed to fix a problem with black mold. But it wasn’t BC Housing that paid for it. The retired carpenter paid for the flooring, toilet and tiles out of his own pocket and installed it himself. “I did it myself, for my own protection,” said Harriott, who moved into Rosewood Towers with his wife in 2003. Others in his building don’t have his carpentry skills — or knowledge of construction issues — so he has taken it upon himself to harass BC Housing and other government officials on their behalf. “My concern is for my fellow human being,” he told the News. “I was always taught that if you’re going to do a job, do it right, or don’t do it at all. And these people that are maintaining the building, they’re not doing anything.” The $4 million upgrade was announced in October as part see Mold page 3

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the fine print CORRECTION: Tuesday’s story on the Musqueam’s lawsuit over the Garden City lands contained inaccurate information. Mayor Malcolm Brodie did not meet privately with city and ALC staff after a second application to have the land removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve was heard. Only city staff had follow-up discussions with ALC staff. We apologize for the confusion.

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Digital killed the video store Struggling Blockbuster chain closes its only Richmond location

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Rogers will soon be the sole major player in town for video and game rentals. The only Blockbuster Video store in Richmond is closing — along with many others across North America. The store, located at the Broadmoor Shopping Centre off No. 3 Road, is having a going out of business sale. It is no longer renting movies and is selling off its DVDs. As for those late fees? Forget about having them

forgiven — they still have to be paid, say store staff. It’s not clear whether Blockbuster plans to reopen somewhere else in Richmond, as Blockbuster’s Canadian communications department did not return calls by press time. A public affairs spokesperson from the American company’s head office in the U.S. did not have details on the closure, but confirmed it was part of large-scale downsizing. “This is just part of a

bigger picture,” she said. Blockbuster Video is just the latest video store to close in Richmond. Several other smaller video stores have closed in recent years. Rogers is now the only major player in the video rental market here, with three stores in Richmond. Blockbuster has been staggering under massive debt as it tries to compete with U.S. competitors like Netflix, which offers a see Youtube page 4

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Mold: ‘Not considered a public health issue’ Continued from page 1 of the federal government’s Economic Action Plan, and includes funding from the B.C. government. Some of the work has already been done, according to a BC Housing spokesperson, although the bulk of the work is to start this summer. The money for Rosewood is earmarked for things like window replacement, energy efficiency upgrades and security. So far, a boiler has been replaced at Rosewood Village, and low-flow fixtures and energy-saving lighting has been installed. Harriott believes basic maintenance issues, like getting rid of black mold, should take priority over things like energy efficiency upgrades. BC Housing has looked into Harriott’s complaints, a senior BC Housing public affairs spokesman said. “Staff from Vancouver Coastal Health have examined the tenant’s apartment, and informed us they could not find any mold that would constitute a health hazard,” he said. Even if black mold is found indoors, it doesn’t necessarily constitute a public health hazard, according to Dalton Cross, an environmental health officer for the Richmond public health office.

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Robert Harriott, a retired carpenter, points to the BC Housing sign stating, “Housing Matters.” Judging by the agency’s response to his complex, he questions just how much housing matters to the agency. “Mold is not considered a public health issue, although some people in the general population are sensitized to some types of mold,” he said. There are some signs of work being done at the Rosewood complex, but Harriott says it is proceeding slowly. There are patches of roof with new shingles. And there are scaffolds outside at Rosewood Village where repairs are being done to balconies. But the scaffolding has been there for three months now, says Norma Bell, whose balcony at

Rosewood Towers looks out onto Rosewood Village. “They’ve been inconveniencing the tenants,” she said. “It’s just not being done in a reasonable enough time.” Bell moved into her apartment in 1996. The carpet was already four years old, she said, and she has been nagging BC Housing for years now to replace the carpet, which is thinning and starting to pull away from doorways. “I was promised carpet in 2007,” she said. “They tell me there’s no money in the budget, but yesterday

they painted the no parking signs and visitor parking signs.” David Reay, co-chair of the Poverty Response Committee, said the flow of money from senior governments is sometimes irregular, as bureaucrats require certain criteria to be met before they release funds. This can sometimes result in work starting and then stopping because contractors may be reluctant to finish a job until they are paid. Reay said the Klahanie housing co-op where he lives has also received federal funding and said the problem with it is that it is often earmarked for targeted purposes, like energy efficiency. “Your place could be falling down and the stucco coming off the walls and they’re paying for replacing your bathroom fans,” he said. Social housing authorities are reluctant to look a gift horse in the mouth, but often the money they get isn’t the money they need. And so, while their faucets drip, tenants in social housing may get new energy efficient washers and dryers in their laundry room. “There also should be money out there for ‘building failing down’ or ‘building unlivable due to mold,’” Reay said. “The issue with BC Housing is that they shouldn’t have to be waiting for a federal grant to make their homes livable.”

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Continued from page 3 video rental service by mail and streaming. Nor is it the only large video chain in North America to be beaten onto the ropes by alternative digital media. In the U.S., the Movie Gallery chain is closing all of its U.S. stores. Large video rental chains have taken a drubbing from a variety of digital media alternatives that allow people to buy, rent or steal movies, TV series and games from other sources. While the thousand-channel universe offers video on demand and personal video recorders (PVRs), Youtube is now offering subscription film streaming, and more people are watching movies on their iPhones. And that’s just the legal alternatives. There

are also quasi-legal file sharing services, like isoHunt — a Richmond-based BitTorrent service that allows subscribers to pirate movies and games from each other. “I am tempted to say that this is a longerterm trend — that physical media is on the way out,” said Richard Smith, a professor in the department of communication at Simon Fraser University. “And in some markets (like) Richmond, this transition is pretty far along and therefore the rental store that has the highest level of scrutiny (as chains do) ... was closed because it didn’t make the expected sales.” Blockbuster has so far managed to avoid declaring bankruptcy, and has been moving to cheaper, alternative ways of offering movie and game rentals.

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Continued from page 5 As for the lack of neighbour notification about the plan, Steves said Rollet de Darantes told the parks committee last week that the city should have been going door-to-door to survey residents’ opinion. “But that’s not feasible,” said Steves. “Open houses were advertised in the papers and the community was well informed. We’re satisfied that we’ve done our due diligence.” Steves said that, even if some of the residents had concerns about the basketball courts, “we’d probably have built them anyway as we have a duty to provide sports and recreation facilities for all the area’s residents.”

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is responsible for the damage is still being pursued through the courts. But the damaged blue sidings on the west face have been replaced and crews are now working on the south face. The east panels were not damaged. The city assessed the damage to be around $800,000 and subsequently filed an insurance claim, with the cause being stated as a result of a cleaning procedure.

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Restoration work has begun on the estimated $800,000 damage to the Olympic oval’s shiny blue polycarbonate panels. A numbers of panels were scratched during a pre-Olympic Games cleaning procedure by a City of Richmond sub-contractor. The dispute over who

Two suspected car thieves landed in jail after a police helicopter and a police dog helped Richmond RCMP corral and arrest them Wednesday. Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and located it at No. 6 Road and Westminster Highway.

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Air One was brought in to help RCMP contain the area. The two suspects abandoned the car and tried to break into another car before fleeing on foot, according to Richmond RCMP. The Mounties managed to chase them down on foot with the help of an RCMP police dog. The two men, aged 27 and 33 were taken into custody. The 33-year-old faces several charges, including possession of stolen property, breach of recognizance and driving while prohibited.

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The early morning buzzing in the sky that’s been waking up some Richmond residents for the last month stopped this week. The aerial spraying of a chemical over the city centre to tackle the onset of the gypsy moth has finally been completed. Dogged with weather delays in its first few weeks, the spraying of Btk by the Ministry of Forests took place mostly between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the north of the city centre. Questions were raised over the safety of the spray, despite ministry assurances that Btk is only harmful to the moth it targets. The ministry said it might have to carry out another set of aerial spraying next year, depending on the success of this year’s program.

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Continued from page 7 is urging seniors to get out and play as part of Seniors Week, June 7 to 11. The city will be offering a variety of recreational activities, including line dancing, aquasize, yoga, tai chi, meditation and a variety of outdoor games. It’s all designed to encourage seniors to get and stay active. It’s also a great opportunity for seniors to socialize and make new friends. Seniors interested in line dancing can sign up for free lessons and are encouraged to dress in western wear. While some of the activities are free, there will be charges of about $5 for others. Transportation is available for $3. The events include a barbecue lunch. Registration is required. Register online at www. richmond.ca/register or call 604-276-4300.

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Carbon foot print tracked A new inventory on carbon emissions released by the B.C. government confirms what we could only guess at before: Cars and trucks account for the majority of greenhouse gases in Richmond. According to the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory, vehicle traffic accounts for 56 per cent of carbon emissions here, followed by buildings at 39.6 per cent. That’s not a complete snapshot, of course, because the inventory doesn’t include emissions from shipping (we’re a port city, after all) or from Vancouver International Airport. Shipping and airports are, of course, major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. However, they are not within the purview of municipal government, and the new emissions inventory is intended as a benchmark for municipalities in order to try to meet Climate Action targets (see the mayor’s column on this page). Even if you don’t accept that greenhouse gases are either causing or exacerbating global warming, there other good reasons to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and you need look no further than the BP offshore oil well rupture in the Gulf of Mexico. Ecological catastrophes aside, there’s also the negative impacts carbon emissions have on human health. There are many things we can do as a community to reduce our carbon footprint, including recycling and choosing fuel efficiency over style when buying a vehicle. And now we actually have something by which to measure our progress, or lack thereof. You need to know where you are if you want to know where you are going.

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Time for BC Housing to step up The Editor, Open letter to Hon. Rich Coleman, MLA, Minister of Housing and Social Development: Re: “Fire makes single mom, cancer victim homeless,” News, June 2. I have been involved in trying to help one of the homeless families burned out of their homes in East Richmond. She is a recent immigrant from Japan and has no extended family or friends here except for the women at the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre (RWRC) where I volunteer. She came to us asking if she could come to the Richmond women’s shelter. She had been turned away from Chimo’s Nova House since her issue was not related to fleeing violence. Unfortunately, we had to send her to the Downtown Eastside shelter since the women’s shelter in Richmond is still not open. She told me she left her son with her ex and took her young daughter to the Vancouver shelter but had to leave because they had bad experiences there. She is now back in Richmond looking for interim housing so she can keep her children in their home schools. Gratefully, the community has stepped up to the plate by offering money, clothing and household items. However she has nowhere to put all these things until she has housing. As you are well aware, last year the City of Richmond purchased a house specifically for a shelter for women and children, however they require operating funds in order to open it. That’s where I thought BC Housing would step in. BC Housing funds shelters in other communities, including the men’s shelter in Richmond. But it appears there is no plan to house homeless women and their children in Richmond, since we are still waiting for funding. So when families living in BC Housing complexes in Richmond, find themselves homeless there is nowhere for them to go. At the very least, you would think that families who depend on government subsidized housing would be provided for, and not end up on the street. As a taxpayer and Richmond resident I am anxious to hear, Mr. Minister, what is the back-up plan for your renting families? When will the women’s and children’s shelter open in Richmond? I look forward to your prompt reply. De Whalen RWRC volunteer board member

Join the fight, we need your help Remember 2008? You’ll probably recall the economic crisis most vividly. Yet that year was also characterized by highly unusual environmental conditions. Snow fell in Baghdad for the first time in decades. Myanmar was hit by a cyclone killing 100,000 people. Closer to home, Canada discovered the dramatic disappearance of almost a quarter of the massive ancient ice shelves on Ellesmere Island. These and other incidents highlight the urgency of the challenges posed by global climate change. To put it simply — most scientists believe that world climates are changing due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s lower atmosphere. The global concentration of these gases is increasing largely due to human activities such as deforestation and the combustion of fossil fuels. It was then fitting that 2008 became the year when the City of Richmond signed the Provincial Climate Action Charter. This agreement committed the city organization to become carbon neutral by 2012. Richmond had already recognized the need and adopted a comprehensive Climate Change Response Strategy. This provided the framework for specific organizational actions under three overall categories commitments — empower, prevent and

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prepare. Empower: We must increase corporate and community capacity for addressing climate change. Starting with our youth, the city and our partners have for a number of years engaged local students to take action on climate change through workshops and other activities. Prevent: We must reduce corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions. The city has actively responded to this challenge through a variety of programs. Take for example such initiatives as the City’s High Performance Building policy, Strategic Energy Management Program, and our Green Fleet policy. Not content to simply achieve carbon neutrality as an organization by 2012, Richmond recently adopted specific community-wide targets, including the commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one-third before the end of the year 2020. Transportation alternatives such as public transit, bicycles and walking, as well as green buildings have been encouraged. The amount of solid waste in Richmond has been dramatically reduced. The recently-introduced Green Can organic recy-

cling program will provide further reduction in our waste stream. The city is also exploring alternative energy systems, such as through the use of solar, geothermal and wind. Prepare: We must also adapt to changes in our climate which we cannot avoid. The city is working in partnership to explore and develop solutions which increase our ability to adapt to climate change. Unfortunately, no government alone can provide all the answers to this difficult issue. Success depends on our individual efforts. We all have important contributions to make. Some easy steps to take include: ❚ Getting out of the car —walk, cycle and take transit. If you drive to work — why not carpool? ❚ Becoming energy smart — save money by turning down your thermostat, even by a couple of degrees. ❚ Using water efficiently at home — obtain a city rain barrel to store water for use on your lawn and garden. With a few adjustments in personal choices, this will be the time when we turn the corner to introduce solutions. The challenges posed by climate change ultimately present many opportunities to make a healthier community through innovation, creativity and partnerships. So, join the effort to make a difference — and leave a cleaner world for our children.

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The Editor, Re: “Council defied staff recommendations: Musqueam,” News, June 2. In the Musqueam Indian Band lawsuit view, Richmond supposedly failed when council turned down proposals from the city’s manager of planning that might have helped the band and its joint venture partner, Canada Lands Company (CLC), make millions from rezoning the Garden City Lands. For context, let’s go back to March 2005 and agreements between the federal government, CLC, the band, and the city. CLC, the federal land disposer, obtained title to the lands and was to get the Agricultural Land Commission to exclude the property from the ALR. The commission turned down CLC’s application. Sadly, Richmond let itself be made the official applicant for a second attempt. CLC kept the project management role. They told city staff what to do, including how to “add to the ongoing illumination of some on city council,” as a leaked memo from CLC’s project manager put it. CLC moved slowly. When the second application finally reached the commission in April 2008, it was too gargantuan for a quick response. The manager of planning eventually learned that the commission was highly unlikely to approve the application. On December 8, 2008, he asked council to ratify proposals to increase the chances. Another proposal passed on the commission’s enforcement duties to city staff. Coun. Harold Steves said, “Why would we want to accept downloading from the Agricultural

Land Commission?” Coun. Sue HalseyBrandt described such ideas as “a bit of a bribe.” Councillors hadn’t even known that renegotiation and “side deals” were going on. Coun. Derek Dang said, “We’re basically asked to put a stamp on it, and that’s the part that bothers me. I mean, we don’t know about it pretty much until we see the papers that are in front of us.” Responding to Coun. Dang, manager of planning Joe Erceg made a revelation about the proposals: “It’s not a case of the commission demanding them. It’s more a case of the city staff and our partners identifying them as measures which would enhance our chances of a successful decision.” Those partners were CLC and the band. Council did not have to obey them. According to the Garden City Lands Coalition Society’s lawyer, the agreements could have been challenged if they had “fettered” council to vote in a predetermined way, but they actually left council free to vote in the best interests of the citizens. In a 9-0 vote, council rejected the proposals. Now the band is suing Richmond because our council would not try to influence the Agricultural Land Commission with unacceptable tactics from CLC, the band, and staff. And the band blames us that CLC, its joint venture partner, didn’t manage its project well. Jim Wright President Garden City Lands Coalition Society

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The Editor, Could anyone please explain why we are spending tax dollars on widening Highway 99 from Steveston Highway to Westminster Highway heading north? I have driven this route at all times of day, including the middle of rush hour, for many years and the flow is always a steady speed limit or higher with room to change lanes comfortably.

It already has three lanes, where buses travel easily and freely during that time. Why wouldn’t we keep it the way it is, and put this money toward a new tunnel replacement, or widening in the nearer future? This “improvement” sounds like placing the cart before the horse, or fixing something not broken. Andrew Caras Richmond

The Editor, The recent spending for the G8 and G20 illustrates how bureaucrats cannot think outside the box. We in British Columbia have the almost perfect place for a conference of this type. It is Kent Institution. The security is already there, the transportation provided for with the adjacent Abbotsford airport, the food and lodgings are there, although

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Debbie’s courage and love of life until “we are too old to walk.” “You never want to see a friend go through what Deb went through,” said Caulfield. “It was heart wrenching to see Debbie go from this amazing, happy, positive woman into one who lost her mind… it seemed so unfair.” Beta Sigma Phi president, Debbie Murphy, echoes the same sentiments as Caulfield. “I’m so excited to do this,” said Murphy. “Debbie was always doing things for others and we want to pitch in to do anything we can to find a cure for this terrible disease.” Someone who knows ALS intimately is Dr. Neil Cashman, neurologist, clinician and scientist, as well as professor at the University of B.C. Cashman has been focused on ALS familial research for more than 25 years now. (Approximately 10 per cent of all ALS cases are familial). As a young neurologist, he met some young ALS patients and vowed to one-day find a cure. “I don’t need to tell you that ALS is a tragic disease and that it is currently incurable,” said Cashman. “Our problem is that we don’t know the cause or causes of ALS, or how it can be spread through the nervous system to decimate an individual’s ability to walk, grip, speak, swallow and ultimately breathe.” Cashman said researchers have many theories floating around as to a cause and he is no exception. In Cashman’s lab, he has been trying to find a cure. Over the past five years, Cashman, as well as ALS researchers around the world, have begun to understand ALS and develop therapies that might block the disease process. “We believe that ALS is not caused by

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ambassador and to help bring awareness about my disability and about the camp,” said a very poised Erin. “The camp in Squamish is so much fun and it’s a place where kids like me, with disabilities, can meet other kids like ourselves and feel really good about ourselves. “The camp even installed two trampolines that kids in wheelchairs can get on from the ground, so that everyone can have an opportunity to enjoy the trampoline.” Erin is already becoming an old pro at interviews. She has been interviewed on Shaw Television’s The Express morning show, and has attended a number of Easter Seals 24 hour Relay receptions, where various media outlets have interviewed her. She feels it’s her responsibility to put a face to children dealing with some form of disability — whether it be physical and/or mental. “I’m pretty independent and so are see Boe page 21

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WHICH ACTOR WOULD PLAY YOUR DAD IN HIS LIFE STORY?

If there was a movie made about your Dad, tell us which actor you think would best portray him. In 200 words or less let us know why you made that choice and the things you ﬁnd most similar about your Dad and the actor. Entries will be part of our special Father’s Day section that will run on Wednesday, June 16. The winner will be determined by our panel of judges and receive a dine-out package from Boston Pizza for them and Dad. Send your entries to: Richmond News 5731 No. 3 Road, Richmond Bc V6X 2C9 Or contest@richmond-news.com

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Friday

The River Rock Casino Resort presents Tracy Morgan on Friday, June 4 at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 604-280-4444 or visit www.riverrock.com.

Saturday

The Richmond Centre’s 3rd Annual Cork, Canvas & Cuisine benefiting the Richmond Hospital Foundation happens Saturday, June 5 from 810:30 p.m. in Richmond Centre (entrance West side of mall by the White spot Restaurant). Tickets are: Wine and food tasting $60 or Scotch tasting $125. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 604-244-5252 or online at www.richmondhospitalfoundation.com.

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8 p.m. at the Richmond go Kart Track, 6631 Sidaway Rd. Proceeds benefit the McNair Dry Grad. Bring the whole family and invite your friends.

Tuesday

The SFU Philosopher Cafe happens Tuesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie

Rd. The topic is: Can anyone else tell you definitively how to live a meaningful life? What is the best way for you to find meaning in your own life? Everyone welcome. Registration not required. Admission $5. For more information, call 778782-5215.

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Sunday

The Richmond Nature Park presents Slugfest on Sunday, June 6 from 1-4 p.m. at the park, 11851 Westminster Hwy. Bring your kids to enjoy carnival games, slimemaking workshops, contests and the Great Richmond Slug Race. Free. Bring your own slug! For more information, call 604-718-6188 or visit www.richmondnatureparksociety.ca. The Richmond Orchid Club meets every third Sunday of the month from 1-3 p.m. Call Gail Pearce at 604-270-3174 for location. For more information, visit www. richmondorchidclub. com.

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HST got you curious? Learn how the HST will affect your business by attending a free seminar sponsored by Richmond Public Library and presented by chartered accountant Diana Mau. The English program (#333) is on Tuesday, June 9 from 7-9 p.m. and in Cantonese (#334) on June 16 from 7-9 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Brighouse branch, 7700 Minoru Gate. Register by visiting any branch of the library, or call 604-231-6413 or online at www.yourlibrary.ca/whatson.cfm.

June Miller presents the second Mix & Mingle for Singles in Steveston on Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Gudrun Tasting room, #150-3500 Moncton St. Cost is $20 and includes one drink and light snacks. A great way to meet new friends, network, and maybe find that special connection. To reserve your space, you must purchase your ticket in advance. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 604-805-9136.

The Richmond Artists Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:45 p.m. at the Richmond Cultural Centre, #180-7700 Minoru Gate. New members are welcome. For more information, visit www.richmondartistsguild.com or call Jennifer Taylor at 604-241-1120.

The Richmond Music Festival announces the 2010 Festival syllabus is now available online at www.rmfs.org for this year’s festival running from November 6-27. Competitive and non-competitive classes are available for piano, strings, voice, and wood winds up to diploma level for all ages. Deadline for entries is August 13. For more

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Join us for a fun night out! We need men and women for the marching band. Uniform provided. For more information, call Don at 604-9468130. Got stuff you don’t want? Recycle it with the Development Disabilities Association. There are three ways to help: bins for cloth items, pick up for dishes, toys and books, or drop off donation station for dishes and clothes. For more information or drop site address, call 604273-4DDA or visit www. develop.bc.ca. Cook! Eat! Connect! The Richmond Seniors (55+) Cooking Club program welcomes new participants - twice a month. Four locations to choose from. Suggested donation of $3-4 per session. Call Charlene Dy to sign up at 604723-1172.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, Vancouver Airport Authority is conducting a mandatory runway lighting upgrade. This requires nightly closures of the south runway from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. from July 4 to Augst 28. During this time, the north runway will be used for departures and arrivals as required.

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Sports Watson wins five medals at Nationals

Robert Watson solidified his status as one of Canada’s top up-and-coming gymnasts with an outstanding showing at last weekend’s National Championships in Kamloops. Not only did the Richmond Gymnastics member finish second all-around to Ontario’s Jaylan Birl in the junior competition, he managed a silver on the rings in Open Men’s. He left the Nationals with five medals, having also won gold in the junior parallel bars and silver on junior floor and rings. “I was happiest with my parallel bars today because in the qualification I had a bit of a wobble in my routines but I went in there and cleaned it up,” said Watson.” RGA’s Joshua Stuart also turned in an impressive performance, finishing second all-around in High Performance Tyro. Individually, he won gold in rings and floor and added silver in vault and high bar. Both gymnasts are coached by RGA’s Frank Szabo Jr.

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Richmond schools were well-represented at last week’s Vancouver and District Track and Field Championships at Minoru Park. (Above) McMath’s Hillary Schapp finished second in the open girls 3,000 metres. (Top right) Cambie’s Tiffany Siu competes in the bantam girls high jump. (Right) McMath’s Jackson Lindsay gets set to launch the javelin during the junior boys competition.

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needed. Playing for Metro/Burnaby in the U14 division at the Western Challenge, he recorded three points, including a power play goal, in four games. “His size and quick transition ability gives him an advantage in the defensive zone,” said Gary Salvin, Team Canada Assistant General Manager. “His long reach on the ball is a benefit that will be noticed in the larger international rinks, while his quick snap shots are an offensive threat.”

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DIGITAL PRINT OPERATOR Our commitment to quality and value-added customer service is keeping the DATA Group of Companies at the forefront of the industry as we continue to provide Canadian businesses with a full range of single source print solutions. DATA has been in business since 1959 and are growing. We have an immediate opening for a Digital Print Operator for our Richmond, BC operations. You possess a commitment to quality and customer service. Our Richmond, BC ODS facility needs a digital operator to become a part of the team working the afternoon shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm). The suitable candidate must possess a drive for quality, excellence and be able to not only work in, but thrive in a high speed environment. You bring to this position your interest in a production environment and a proactive approach to manufacturing printed products including the binding of the products. You have demonstrated a high level of interpersonal and customer service skills. The primary purpose of this position is to produce product that meets or exceeds our customer’s specification and expectations. Related experience is required, including digital Xerox colour and black printer operation, bindery equipment, and customer service experience. An excellent training program and support tools will complement your strong desire to excel. The ideal candidate for this position should be able to work efficiently unsupervised and effectively operate all bindery related equipment. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite would be considered an asset.

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The ideal candidate for a Digital Print Operator is able to: • Operate a high speed digital copier, cutter, stitcher and other equipment • Perform padding, shrink-wrapping, collating and other bindery hand work • Work shifts and overtime • Lift and move up to 50 pound boxes and stand for extended periods of time Interested? Please forward your resume to: Human Resources Manager, DATA, 9503 - 12th Avenue S.W., Edmonton, AB T6X 0C3 Fax (780) 577.8283 email to datahrwest@datagroup.ca or apply online at www.datagroup.ca. Please indicate ‘Digital Print Operator’ in the subject line. Data is committed to employment equity and invites resumes from all qualiﬁed applicants. All applicants are thanked in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Drivers

CLASS 1 With Air

TMS Transportation requires Drivers for local hourly container work. TMS&Transportation Resume abstract to Kevin: local requires Drivers FAX: 604 - 930 for - 8240 EMAIL: work. hourlyorcontainer kbeaver@tmstrans.com

Resume & abstract to Kevin: FAX: 604 - 930 - 8240 or EMAIL: kbeaver@tmstrans.com

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Drivers

LONG HAUL CLASS 1 OWNER / OPERATORS LONG HAUL CLASS 1

fOWNER o r r a p i d/ lOPERATORS y expanding transportation co. taking on new f o r rcontracts a p i d l y e&x pneed a n d i ntog expand our fleet. Owners with transportation taking on no trailers areco.welcome as new contracts & teams need to well! Looking for & singles. Call 604 598-3498 expand our fleet. Owners with Fax 604 598-3497 or email no trailers are welcome as chris@synergytruckingltd.com

well! Looking for teams & singles. Call 604 598-3498 Fax 604 598-3497 or email chris@synergytruckingltd.com

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Farm Workers

FARM LABOURER LABOURER REQUIRED for seasonal work. Duties: Duties: for seasonal work. Sorting and packaging packaging of of fruit, fruit, Sorting and some heavy lifting required. some heavy lifting required. Preference for those with Preference for those with previous experience in a farm previous a farm setting. experience Min. 40 inhrs/wk., $9.14/hr. Email setting. Min. to:40 hrs/wk., canwestfarms@yahoo.ca $9.14/hr. Email to:

canwestfarms@yahoo.ca

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General Employment General

Employment

DRAPERY SEAMSTRESS w/experience needed immed. in Rchmd. Benefits. 604-250-7721 DRAPERY SEAMSTRESS

w/experience needed immed. in Rchmd. Benefits. 604-250-7721

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General Employment

FOAM FABRICATOR/ MANUFACTURER in Richmond seeks perm F/T Mon-Fri days for entry level position. Heavy lifting required. Starting at $12/hr plus benefits. Training provided. Opportunity for advancement in a stable, progressive company. Email resume to sales@bfffoamcorp.com or fax: 604-274-3627

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School District No. 38 (Richmond)

NOON-HOUR SUPERVISORS "Children are our most valuable natural resource."

School District No. 38 (Richmond) requires Noon Hour Supervisors for Elementary and Secondary schools to supervise students in school buildings and grounds during the lunch break. The shifts will be for 1.5 hours per day on those days that students are in attendance at school. Applicants must have experience supervising elementary school-aged children and adolescents, plus they must be able to report to any school location on short notice. First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or nonviolent crisis intervention, would also be preferred. The rate of pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% vacation pay. Applications are available at the school board office between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Please submit a completed application form to: NHS001-10, Personnel Services, Richmond School Board, 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3 If you have submitted an application within the past six months, you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information regarding the Richmond school district please visit www.sd38.bc.ca OUR FOCUS IS ON THE LEARNER

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General Employment

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Hotel Restaurant

AZUMA FOODS seeks a F/T Senior Plant Manager. Candidate must have: Compl. of a college or B.A and 5 to 10 yrs of supervisory exp. in manufacturing. Must be fluent in the Japanese lang. $82,800 per yr. Email resume: hr@azumafoods.ca

KOREAN Food Cooks Edu G-9 up, no cert, 3 yr exp, 40hr/w, Korean no/basic English, $18/hr up, duties: cook & plan menus, check & order materials, Train 1P/R or 1 Cdn Fax 604-872-0799 Aberdeen Jangmojib, 3200 Aberdeen, Hazelbridge Way, Rich BC jangmojib@hotmail.com

Customer sales/service

PAUL’S PLACE Restaurant seeking F/T cook. Applicants must have several yrs of exp. & compl. of sec. school. $14.50/hr. Email resume: dinoarsens@yahoo.ca

Summer Work

Immediate openings

Flexible schedules, $16.25 baseappt, conditions apply, no exp necessary will train. call now, (604) 676-0446 or www.summeropenings.ca/mv

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WAREHOUSE PERSON

A growing textile importer is searching for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team. Must speak fluent English. Duties; receiving, processing, packing and shipping fabric. Starting wage is $10.00/hr. Please fax your resume to 604-304-0498 or email: office@westradedistributors.com We are currently seeking a team oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our operations team as a

Superintendent

Applicants must have substantial experience in Road Construction with extensive knowledge in the grading and paving aspects of the business. They also must possess superior leadership skills and demonstrate solid oral and written interpersonal communication skills as well as average computer skills with Microsoft Office software. The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, quality assurance and the administration of the day to day operations. As well, they will be involved in the Company Safety Program and will work cooperatively with our other Superintendents in the Major Contracts and Design Build Projects We offer a complete benefit package with salary commensurate of experience. For consideration please forward your resume including work & salary history and expectations to: Attention: Human Resources B A Blacktop Ltd. #201-111 Forester Street North Vancouver , B.C. V7H 0A6 employment@bablacktop.com Serving the BC Lower Mainland, the Fraser Valley and the Sunshine Coast.

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Hotel Restaurant COOK

Filipino cuisine, fulltime, $17/hr. 2 positions. Cafeteria canteen and catering experience an asset. Please reply to: Box R10, c/o Richmond News 5731 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2C9

Medical/Dental

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Career Services/ Job Search

ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services

requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $66! Richmond: June 19 or July 11 Vancouver: Every Sat, Sun & Mon Also Bby • Sry • Coq • M.Ridge Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

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Education

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Train on Full-Size Excavators, Dozers, Graders, Loaders. Oil Field Tickets. Provincially Certified Instructors. Government Accredited. Job Placement assistance. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. June 21st-July 10th & July 19th-Aug 07th. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

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Office Personnel

JUNIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Michaels & Filkow, a prominent law firm specializing in criminal litigation located in Richmond, has an opening for a full time junior legal assistant. Duties include: reception, telephone, dictation and other general office duties. Please submit resume to kfilkow@telus.net or by fax to 604-270-3787

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Trades/Technical

ROOFERS - Single Ply

Marine Roofing seeks Journeypersons. Min 3 yrs exp $27.50-$32.50/hr Call Daryl, 604-433-1813 dmorrison@marineroofing.com

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Do you need a tutor for your child for school work? [English, French, Social Studies]

Need help improving your writing skills for school, Provincial exams, or SATS? Let a professional teacher/writer help Jim Bell - Writer and Teacher of English/French 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 with RSB and Vancouver College 43 years experience Proven track record of excellence with past students glowing references available Rates: $37.50 per hour (going rates usually $40 - $50)

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Education

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Appliances

UNDER PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC.

We sell & service all hot & cold pressure washers 604.434.2188 upsi.ca #11 - 5850 Byrne Rd. Burnaby

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $249 • Stove $199 Washer $SPACE 199 • Dryer $149 Warranty & Delivery BOOKING Removal Available For: LANGARA APPLIANCES 604-306-5134 Rep: NMather Ad#: 1243331

Auctions AUCTIONS

Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Crane Trucks, Trailers, Lumber, Boats and etc. Cars & Trucks 9 a.m. Start!!!

Located in Langley Just 30 Minutes from Vancouver

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Garage Sale

RICHMOND

Multi Strata Family Garage Sale ✫Sat June 5 ✫ 9 am to 3 pm 9880 Parsons Rd

Estate contents, household, gardening tools & much more! Richmond

MOVING SALE

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Garage Sale

Richmond

Canadian Cancer Society Fundraiser Relay for Life Garage & Bake Sale Sat & Sun, June 5 & 6 9:30am - 2:30pm 5700 Linscott Court

Kids stuff , household items, over 100 pairs of salt & pepper shakers & other collectibles.

6780 Glover Rd., Langley, BC ph: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com

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For Sale Miscellaneous

CEDAR LATTICE SALE Starting at $5.00 1’x8’ 2’x6’ 3’x6’ 4’x6’ 2’x8’ 4700 Vanguard - Richmond May 23 & 30 from 9:00 til 1:00. Also by appointment. Todd 778-838-4281

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Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636

Sat & Sun, June 5 & 6 9am-3pm 6620 Francis Road

Steveson

MOVING, MUST sell all furniture at a reasonable price. call for details, 604-277-6997

Richmond

Sat, June 5th, 9am - 3pm 5600 Andrews Rd, in fire lane Shopping & BBQ. Rain or shine Great variety of items!

SACRIFICE JORDANS Stanley dining ste tble, 6 chairs, buffet, Downsizing. Offers 604-812-6129

TSAW MOVING GARAGE SALE Sat June 5th 8 am- Noon 503 Connaught Dr. Rain or Shine! Gas BBQ, Tv’s. electric f i r e p l ac e , l a w n m o w er , pressure washer, some furn, and great misc. items!

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

West Richmond

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Lots of furniture, houshold misc and much more!!

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Sunday • JUN 13 • 10am-3pm Croatian Cultural Centre

NEXT AUCTION Saturday, July 10, 9am

www.trainingforjobs.com

Flexible Scheduling, Start Monday! E/I Supported Training. 3 Campuses to Serve you Better. Skytrain Accessible.

ANTIQUES FAIR

175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode!

CAN-AM

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Antiques

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DENTAL TECHNICIAN

Seeking semi-retired Dental Technician for part time hours in a clean, bright environment for the following duties: Model bench duties, investing and packing, bite blocks and custom trays, possibly repairs, answering phones. You do not need an RDT. Former dental technician assistant preferred. Please call 604-279-9151 or email: alexhupka@telus.net

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Tutoring Services

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

CDA

FULLTIME Required for a well established practice in Ladner, 4 day work week. Experienced or new Grads welcome. Please fax resume to 604-946-8320 or phone Elaine at 604-946-8555

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Cambie Secondary Relay for Life CHARITY GARAGE SALE Sat, June 5th 8:00am-12noon 4151 Jacombs Rd. (Gym A) Lots of unique and interesting items

Richmond

YARD SALE Saturday, June 5th 9am – 3pm 10480 No. 4 Rd.

Lots of unique household miscellaneous items. Richmond

GARGAGE SALE Saturday, June 5th 10am-2pm 7471 Schaefer Ave. No Early Birds

Electronics, household goods, clothes RICHMOND’S LARGEST 22nd ANNUAL SALE Edgewater Park Townhouses Saturday June 5th 9am - 2pm, Rain or Shine 60 to100 Sales 3200 Francis Rd or 3031 Williams Rd Please park off complex.

MULTI COMPLEX YARD SALE

NEIGHBOURHOOD ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

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Lumber/Building Supplies

Sports Equipment

Sun, June 6th 9am - 3pm Rain or Shine!

BIKE, 2 seater tandem, like new, $300, 604-214-9912

Household items, furniture, clothes, books, & toys.

One Call Does It All

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604-630-3300

Weekends were made for shoppping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area!

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Dogs

Pets - Other

Childcare Wanted

RELIABLE F/T Live out Nanny for 2 kids, ages 8 & 10, 8am-6pm, Mon-Fri, some housework, Approx $1000/mth. 604-250-2521

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $400 neg. 604-708-1752

JACK RUSSELL pups, smooth coat, shots & dewormed. family raised, $400 ★ 604-794-3229 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER puppies. Little 'teddy bears' full of love & devotion. $650. 604-625-7509

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Cats

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat June 12 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun June 13 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

PB GERMAN shepherd pups, black & tan, 6 weeks old, 1st shots, vet✔, $550 604-856-7405

604-724-7652

SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application.

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Dogs

www.petfinder.com/petdetail/5731357

10 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd Pups, Tails, dew claws & first shots done, Ready June 5th, price reduced. 604-607-7372

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS ('Aussies'). 8 months. Full of love & devotion. $650. 604-625-7509

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Male and Female, vet checked and ready for loving homes. $1,100. 604-637-4439. Langley. FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Up to $10,000 Canada Wide Settlement Lenders 1-866-210-7200

Acupuncture

Pacific Clinic Provides:

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The Richmond News has The Richmond News has partnered with the BC SPCA partnered withresponsible the BC SPCA to encourage pet to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane guardianship the humane treatment of and animals. Before treatment of animals. purchasing a new puppy, Before ensure the seller has provided excellent purchasing a new puppy, ensure careseller and treatment of the animal the has provided excellent and the For a care andbreeding treatmentparents. of the animal complete guide to ﬁnding and the breeding parents. For aa reputable breeder and other complete guide to ﬁnding a considerations when acquiring reputable breeder and other a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Poultry

LAYING BROWN HENS. Tame & friendly. Lay well. $7.00 each. Cloverdale, 604 541-0007

PIT BULL puppies male & female 8 wks 1st shots, dewormed. View parents. $500. Ph 604-701-1587

LAYING BROWN HENS. Tame & friendly. Lay well. $7.00 each. Cloverdale, 604 541-0007

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Taurus April 20-May 20: A major inspiration or eye-opener might occur the first few days – a secret wish could come true, or a financial step bring you unexpected security! Lie low Sunday/Monday – your energy needs re-charging. Now to late July, you’ll bring a new determination and intensity to romantic, creative and sports zones. The friction that might have marked your domestic sphere since last October now fades. Peace returns! Your energy and charisma rise Tuesday to Thursday – you attract others, and your luck surges. Start things, get things done. Chase money – diplomatically! – Thursday eve to Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: An unexpected meeting, idea, or communication during the first half of this week could raise your hopes sky-high – and signal a new friendship, a light love affair, or a wish coming true! One warning: take care that secrets do not interfere with your reputation, standing or ambitions, especially mid-week. Rest, lie low Tuesday to Thursday noon. Contemplate, plan. Your energy and magnetism soar Thursday eve to Saturday – but avoid unintended sharp words. Now to late July, guard against domestic friction – a wish could come true in real estate. Renovations, construction will succeed.

Business Opportunity

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

Business Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: A long focus on enjoyment, romance, self-indulgence and children’s affairs ends now. The two months ahead turn your attention to work. At the same time (especially if you were born before March 24), luck returns. A legal, far travel, educational, intellectual or cultural influence enters also. You might work hard on a travel, educational, legal (etc.) project, and have some luck in these. Or you might just fly with your luck and travel urge, far away from work! Your life is changing, and it might do so with unexpected or exhilarating suddenness early this week! You’ll be busy!

Counseling

years exp. Dr. Chris 604-275-3676

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PEMBROKE WELSH corgi male, nine months, Reg AKC $2000 778-688-6868

SCHNAUZER hypoallergic, 1 male blk, 1 female grey. 1st shot, dewormed 8 wk $650. 604-795-1953

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PSYCHOTHERAPY for personal and relationship problems; 40

Cancer June 21-July 22: Lie low, contemplate, conserve energy for the next two weeks. Fulfil obligations, handle governmental and administrative tasks, and complete neglected tasks in any area. Spend time with yourself, re-connect spiritually, be charitable. Contemplate and plan. Be ambitious early week – an unexpected event or influence could bring sudden good career or business luck for the next three months! Perhaps related, the last seven months of “wild ride” in money now dissolves, leaving you financially steadier. For the next two months, success will depend on your ability to communicate and travel. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Your popularity, optimism and happiness continue to brighten, especially Thursday to Saturday! A wish (or many little wishes) can come true over the next two weeks. Entertainment, light romance, flirtations and social invitations pop up here and there. A lucky, unexpected event could occur in your legal, travel, educational, cultural or publishing sphere. This happens almost in the same moment (day, week) as you give up your anger about something in these same areas. For the next two months, more money will flow to you – make sure it doesn’t flow through you. A Gemini is complex! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Be ambitious this week and next. For the last seven months, financial, lifestyle and sexual matters have held you back, perhaps disconcerted, even frightened you. This ends – for the two months ahead you take these matters in hand, control, enliven, push and solve them. Your sexual magnetism soars for seven weeks. A change, an event or new atmosphere enters early week; it “kicks off” a summer of luck in all these areas: sex, intimacy, finances, investments, lifestyle changes, research and your connections to other people’s money. Many developments this week: avoid deception, anger!

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate RE: The Estate of of ELLEN ELLEN ALMEDA HAMMOND HAMMOND also also ALMEDA known as Ellen Hammond and known as Ellen Hammond and Ellen A. Hammond, deceased, Ellen A. Hammond, deceased, formerly formerly of of 6111 6111 Minoru Minoru Boulevard, Richmond, British Boulevard, Richmond, British Columbia, V6Y 1Y4 Columbia, V6Y 1Y4 Notice is hereby given to CreditNotice is hereby to Creditors and others given having claims ors and the others having against estate of claims Ellen against Hammond the estate of Ellen Almeda also known as Almeda Hammond also known Ellen Hammond and Ellen as A. Ellen Hammond and under Ellen A. Hammond, deceased, Section 38 of the Trustee Act that Hammond, deceased, under particulars theirTrustee claimsAct should Section 38 of the that be sent toofthe Kate particulars theirExecutrix, claims should Rosten c/o Pryke Lambe sentDickieson to the Executrix, Kate bert Leathley Russell Rosten Dickieson c/o LLP, PrykeBarrisLamters & Solicitors, at Suite 500 bert Leathley Russell LLP, BarrisNorth 5811at Cooney ters &Tower, Solicitors, Suite Road, 500 Richmond, British V6X North Tower, 5811Columbia, Cooney Road, 3M1, on or before July 15, 2010, Richmond, Columbia, after which British date the ExecutrixV6X will 3M1, on orthe before Julyamong 15, 2010, distribute estate the after which date the Executrix will parties entitled to it, having regard distribute estate the only to thethe claims thatamong have been parties entitled to it, having regard received. only to theatclaims that haveBritish been DATED Richmond, received. this 25th day of May, Columbia 2010. DATED at Richmond, British Columbia this 25thJ.day of Dylla May, Karen 2010. PRYKE LAMBERT LEATHLEY RUSSELL LLP J. Karen Dylla Solicitor for the Executrix PRYKE LAMBERT

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Agents

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE Pups Non-shedding mediums, parents 27lbs, spayed/neutered, 1st shots, reg. w/ ALAA, $2500 1-250-494-3107 Summerland

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Business Services

IN A CAR Accident? Getting DIVORCED? INHERITANCE coming? GET MONEY TODAY!

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MINPIN PUPS, beautiful, vet chk, 1st shots/tails done, to approved home, $800 604-791-9224 Chwk

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford beautifully updated end unit 1250sf 3br 2ba thse $239,900 504-1551 id5107 Abbotsford paradise, 3235sf 4br 3ba home, gated community $479K 825-2963 id5134 Aldergrove spotless 1800sf 4br 2ba w/suite 8260sf lot nr school $429K 329-7886 id5127 Delta Open House Sun 2-4, #111, 11816-88Ave, Kennedy Hts updated 920sf 2br condo laundry pool $172,900 306-0406 id5121 Langley Price Reduced 1280sf 3br 2ba rancher, 7200sf lot, $479,900 514-0608 id5129 Langley immaculate 1770sf 3br 2ba rancher 7016sf lot culdesac $600K 532-8434 id5141 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $465Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge immaculate 1200sf 4br log home .37ac lot $549,800 778-240-1196 id5118 Mission, Lake Front Deeded Lot with 38’ Park Model Home $159,900 289-1100 id5140 New West Investor Alert! 555sf 1br condo nr Royal Cent Mall $164,900 525-8577id5081 Port Moody Price Reduced nr new top floor 710sf 1br condo $334,900 313-1480 id5083 Surrey Newton completely reno’d 1100sf 2 br townhouse $169,900 562-2977 id4773 Sry Fleetwood huge 1801sf 5br 3.5ba rancher, 7184sf lot $438K 778-240-1196 id5117 Sry View Lot nr Khalsa School, Skytrain, 2235sf 4/5br, suite, $459K 951-9104 id5119 Sry Fleetwood Open House Sat 2-4, #8, 8383-159st immaculate 1573sf 3br 2.5ba tnhse, sxs garage $385K 512-3629 id5144

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Pursue legal, educational, travel, cultural and love objectives this week and next. They enliven and challenge, succeed and frustrate this week. A Gemini (or Virgo) might be involved. Keep an even keel. If your urge to wed and your urge to partner are not represented by the same person, stop. Early week brings an unexpected change, a lucky, unpredictable, fresh exhilaration in love, partnership, contractual and relocation zones, now to early September. This might be “it,” Libra, or it might merely be a precursor of a similar, huge trend in 2011. Prepare for excitement!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Tackle chores this week and next. You might feel a little frustrated or “neglected by the universe” because opportunities are just not coming your way. This is a good thing, for the opportunities that face you this month and next are traps in disguise. Be patient! Avoid all legal hassles June/July. Exceptions: you might sign legal papers to buy or sell real estate, to protect a child, for a retirement plan, etc. – ﬁne. This whole area (security, kids, real estate, etc.) “wakes up” as new, enlivening, unpredictable, mostly lucky events enter now to September. Midweek’s mellow.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Many secrets will be revealed this week and next (mostly this week) – be a detective. Be silent, watch and listen. Your sexual, intimate urges rise to the surface: lust won’t be a stranger! (But he/she might be.) The anger, impatience and temperamental relations with higherups that have marked your career scene since last October now disappear.A new, unpredictable, friendly, monetarily lucky inﬂuence enters your work sphere, now to September. At the same time, a job could end. You’ll socialize with co-workers, June/July. Work hard Sunday/Monday. Beware deception mid-week.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Love, romance, creative urges, pleasure, beauty, charming kids, speculation, sports fill the two weeks ahead. You could fall in love, especially late this week! But avoid self-deception (and deceiving others) – and realize the one who makes your heart flip and the one you lust after might not be the same person. If so, stop, think before proceeding. The next two months could be very sexual; an affair is possible. Possible, too, that you’ll just talk about it. Secrets are shared – and will “out.” A new, lucky and sociable influence fills June to September. Anger from others ends!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Partnerships, relationships, opportunities, challenges from others, relocation themes, negotiations, contracts, marriage and/or divorce – these concerns ﬁll the two weeks ahead. The road will be uneven – rocky, frustrating, exhilarating, successful, joyful, maddening, etc. For success, avoid two “traps” 1) deception or being too mistrusting, especially around Tuesday/ Wednesday; 2) anger or sharp words, especially around Thursday/Friday. Everything is possible, even true love! Now to September, romance, creativity “wake up” luckily! All June/July, be diplomatic with temperamental bosses.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Focus on endings and new beginnings, on nurturing, home, kids, real estate, retirement, security, Mother Nature, for two weeks. You might end an association, especially Thursday to Saturday. If you don’t do it in anger, it’s justified. An unpredictable, fresh, lucky, odd influence enters your money and earnings sphere now to early September – this could bring an unexpected and freeing event, or that event might come in 2011, first half. Be flexible, opportunistic. A long period of hard work eases up now. All June/July, relationships will intensify – expect heat, anger and attraction! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Lots & Acreage

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AirCared, fully loaded, leather, heated seats, pw, pl, alarm, pwr sunroof, pwr seats, CD, new tires & brakes, 228,000 km, runs well. $3000 obo.

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Real Estate Investment

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2000 INFINITY G20. 80,000 km silver, auto, loaded, fully serviced since new. $8,900. 604-786-7114

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Carpet Cleaning

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Vans

Cleaning

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1993 NISSAN QUEST Mini-Van, all service records, well maint’d, 7pass, $1200 obo 604-984-2671

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7 days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025

2005 DODGE Grande Caravan, blue, auto, dvd, lcd, 52K, winter tires, $12,200, 778-837-5967

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Motorhomes/RVs

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Sports & Imports

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Trailers/Tents/ Campers

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Luxury Cars

1986 ROLLS ROYCE, Sliver Spur, white, 62K, mint condition, $48,000. Call 604-438-4216

1989 ROLLS Royce, like new, all original, 30k miles, books. $32,500, Priv.sale 604-271-1969

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

RENTALS Apt/Condos

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Rooms

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Handyperson

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Shared Accommodation

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Richmond

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Suites/Partial Houses

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6615

Wanted To Rent

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2002 VW Passat 1.4 Turbo. Excellent Condition Low Mileage 128K kms. $8500 604-929-0797

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Landscaping

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RENO EXPERT SPECIALIST★ 32yrs exp. Ins. ★ BATHROOM Kitchen, doors, molding, floors. Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint Painting, windows, deck, fence. framing. start to finish. Over Free est.From Gerald 604-725-0459

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

RENO EXPERT 32yrs exp. Ins. Kitchen, doors, molding, floors. Painting, windows, deck, fence. Free est. Gerald 604-725-0459

SPECIALS

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

Roofing

SENIORS DISCOUNT WCB & Fully Insured

604-726-6345

20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

8250

Roofing

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs 604-591-3500 Specialists

604-591-3500

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★refoof ★ repair★ WCB Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

8255

Rubbish Removal

MAC ROOFING INC. Residential & Commercial ★ ★ Beat the HST ★ ★

8255

Rubbish Removal

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153

DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yards. Any size is $199 + dump fees. disposalking.com 604-889-2085

8300

Torch On Specialist Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

Stucco

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Student Disposal

for a free estimate

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

778-881-6096 D&M

8250

JJ Rooﬁng

Better Quality, Quality, Better Service Better Better Service

Interior/Exterior AAA PRECISION Excellent Prices PAINTING FreeInterior/Exterior Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB Excellent Prices

Free778-881-6096 Est/Written Guarantee

8250

PLUMBER PLUMBER

604604

Chau Le Gardening new lawn, maint. & cleanup trimming shrubs topping hedges 604-782-5288

Experienced Experienced Movers Movers ~2 2 Men Men $50 ~ $50 ~ ~

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Services & Recycling

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd All types of Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, BBB, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

Trips to the dumps start at

$49

W i t h 1 7 c u b i c y a rd t r u c ks

John 778-288-8009

8315

Tree Services

Tree Removal - Stump Grinding Branch Chipping * Free Est. * WCB Local resident, 34 yrs. 604-943-0043

Call anytime

★Mike’s Haul-Away & Disposal ★

8335

Window Cleaning

Prompt & Courteous House, Garden & Garage Waste Service For Free Quote or Appt. call Mike at 604-241-7141

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing

A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072

604-244-9446

• Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning Established 1963

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Shopping • Service • Satisfaction

• Garden City Medical Clinic ................. 604-270-3121 • Garden City News ................. 604-244-8849 • Garden City Veterinary Clinic ................. 604-270-6163 • Great Clips ................. 604-278-0198 • I.G.A. Marketplace ................. 604-244-7425 • Instyle Hair ................. 604-278-7992 • I Sold It ................. 604-233-9238 • J Malone’s Cold Beer & Wine Store ................. 604-270-3222 • Le Miracle Hair Design ................. 604-276-9607 • Liberty Cleaners ................. 604-279-9332 • Linda Reid, M.L.A. ................. 604-775-0891

• Little Caesars Pizza ................. 604-279-9996 • Majek Gifts for Home ................. 604-241-9001 • Misha Video ................. 604-233-1314 • Mobile Korner Solutions ................. 604-295-3221 • New Hong Kong Restaurant ................. 604-244-1123 • Oya Sato Japanese Food ................. 604-278-0534 • Planet Woman Fitness ................. 604-233-6991 • Purple Lotus Flowers ................. 778-297-7111 • Ricky’s Restaurant ................. 604-233-7055 • Rogers Video ................. 604-244-7800 • Royal Ballroom Dance Studio ................. 604-720-2288

• Saigon City Vietnam Restaurant ................. 604-276-1112 • Save On Cartridges ................. 604-214-8211 • Shoppers Drug Mart ................. 604-276-0067 • Subway ................. 604-244-7170 • Sutton-Garden City Realty ................. 604-273-8582 • The UPS Store ................. 604-231-9643 • Tong Moo Do Martial Arts ................. 604-244-1188 • Waterland ................. 604-214-3570 Granville

No. 4 Road

• Dany Vision ................. 604-551-7788 • Dog’s Avenue ................. 604-270-3013 • Dollar Town ................. 604-214-3535 • Dr. Darrell Douglas, Dentist ................. 604-273-0123 • Escape Tanning ................. 604-244-1155 • European Touch Esthetics & Day Spa ................. 604-231-0575 • Gail Maida, Notary Public ................. 604-273-9688 • Garden City Bakery ................. 604-244-7888 • Garden City Chiropractic ................. 604-270-4575 • Garden City Coin Laundry ................. 604-244-1120 • Garden City Grill ................. 604-244-7147

Garden City

• A&W Food Services ................. 604-272-7773 • Ali’s Shoe & Leather Repair ................. 604-270-3525 • Awesome Nails ................. 604-278-3336 • Back to Health Massage Therapy ................. 604-273-2996 • Beetles Dance Wear ................. 604-277-4528 • Blenz Coffee ................. 604-277-4245 • Central Agencies Insurance ................. 604-276-0234 • Chirps Children's Store ................. 604-278-7272 • CIBC ................. 604-665-6155 • Church’s Chicken ................. 604-244-0318 • Creative Cards & Gifts ................. 604-270-9619

MERCHANT DIRECTORY

No. 3 Road

06045105

Your One Stop for

Blundell

Garden City Shopping Centre