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City readies fleet for snow, ice season BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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Fourteen snowplows, five backhoes, four snowblowers, three hydro excavators and 960 tonnes of salt in two sheds. Throw in 14,000 litres of brine mix and the City of Richmond is ready for more than the 12 Days of Christmas when it comes to tackling this season’s winter storms. The city’s public works department presented a snow and ice response report to city councillors this week, detailing its fleet and armoury as well as its plan to fight whatever the winter throws Richmond’s way. Around 960 metric tonnes of road salt — the city used 923 last season during seven snowfalls and 14 frost “events” — are now in storage at two sites, the public works yard on Lynas Lane and at Sidaway Road in East Richmond. The city has also installed five road temperature sensors across the city, with plans being made for two more. The sensors, according to the city’s roads manager Ben Dias, are monitored 24 hours a day to provide early indications of frost forming on the roads. $
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Boy’s Christmas drive explodes across region BY YVONNE ROBERTSON
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In most circles, Reese Shelly is your average third grader known simply by his name. But in a growing number of groups, he’s called a “pyjama ambassador”. Reese, and more and more of his friends including four-yearold sister Kiera, spread the word through school announcements and assemblies, collecting donated new pyjamas to be dropped off at locations across the Lower Mainland for the third annual Christmas Pyjama Drive. “A lot of my friends think its pretty cool and want to join,” said the curly-haired and freckled eightyear-old, who is the CEO and president of the drive. Reese is also the son of Richmond’s Browns Socialhouse co-owner Todd Shelly, which celebrates Pyjama Drive Day in support of the campaign on Sunday, Dec. 9. Those who show up at any Lower Mainland Browns location with pyjamas to donate will receive 50 per cent off their meal. The idea for a pyjama drive came from a conversation between Reese and his mother Erin Shelly. In an attempt to explain charity to her then six-year-old son, Shelly mentioned that some children don’t receive Christmas presents. To
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Reese Shelly, 8, and his sister Kiera, 4, are raising awareness for his Christmas Pyjama Drive. They receive pyjama donations and deliver them to Lower Mainland Christmas bureaus for those in need. which Reese asked, not even pyjamas? “I thought it was a really neat connection for Reese to make,” said Shelly. “It’s a cozy Christmas morn-
ing tradition we’ve always done. We open the pyjamas Christmas Eve so the kids snuggle into them for Christmas morning. “But it’s a luxury, which are
always the first to get cut.” Reese’s question prompted the two of them to research if there were any drives dedicated to the donation of pyjamas in the Lower Mainland. Discovering there weren’t, they decided to start one, partnering with the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, which serves Richmond, the Surrey Bureau and the Delta Assist. In the first year, Shelly sent out emails to friends and family, and managed to collect 365 pairs — a number which rose to 1,422 last year. Through Browns’ promotions and press publicity, several Lower Mainland elementary schools have jumped on board, acting as a drop off point for donations and having kids raise awareness through posters. The contributions now include other bedtime paraphernalia such as teddy bears and robes. “It’s really exploded,” said Shelly. “It’s such a simple, comforting idea. And it’s really shown Reese a lot about the generosity of the community. People really came when called.” For more information, visit facebook.com/The.Christmas.Pyjama. Drive, or email thechristmaspyjamadrive@gmail.com.
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Hockey coach pleads guilty to assaulting player in tripping case BY CASSIDY OLIVER The Province
The lawyer for a minor league hockey coach who infamously tripped a 13-year-old Richmond boy last summer during a postgame handshake will be arguing for a non-custodial sentence when his client appears for sentencing in January. Martin Joseph George Tremblay, the coach of the University of B.C. Hornets, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of assault stemming from the June 23 incident at UBC’s
Thunderbird Arena, which left the boy nursing an injured wrist. The incident, which occurred following a minor hockey championship game, was put on YouTube by a parent and has since been viewed globally. In the footage, Tremblay, whose team won the game 5-4, is seen moving through the postgame handshake line. He’s seen sticking out his right foot, which caused one player and then a second to fall to the ice. Afterward, Tremblay, 48, is seen raising his middle finger to the
crowd. The 13-year-old boy injured his wrist in the fall. Tremblay was initially charged with two separate counts of assault following his arrest. They were rolled into the single count of assault, to which he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Richmond Provincial court. “He feels terrible about what happened,” his lawyer, Robert Bellows told media Tuesday. “It’s had consequences for the boys, it’s had consequences for him. It’s been a very difficult time for him.”
Bellows added that Tremblay wrote letters of apology to both boys expressing his remorse. The letters were handed to the Crown on Tuesday as part of the day’s proceedings. Bellows said he will be arguing for a non-custodial sentence when Tremblay appears for sentencing Jan. 31. He said he’s not sure what the Crown will be seeking in terms of punishment. “It doesn’t warrant jail sentence, in my opinion,” he said. Read more: www.theprovince. com.
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News Alleged gay-bash brothers face assault conviction BY SUSAN LAZARUK The Province
Two Richmond brothers charged with beating two gay men while allegedly yelling homophobic slurs at them should be convicted of assault causing bodily harm, court heard Wednesday. Ravinder “Robbie” Bassi and Parminder “Peter” Bassi are on trial on the charges, arising from an attack outside the Keefer Street condo of David Holtzman and Peter Regier in June 2010. Crown prosecutor Kirstin Murphy told Vancouver Provincial Court that the brothers were identified by the victims and two
witnesses, and photos of them running from the area were captured on surveillance video. The two brothers have pleaded not guilty. The Crown, which has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the two attackers were the Bassi brothers, told court the victims had given statements to police describing their attackers before police released a photo of the suspects. She said later descriptions after the release were consistent with the earlier statements and the identification of the brothers weren’t influenced by the photos. The Bassi brothers’ lawyers on Tuesday tried to have the police photo thrown out of evidence, arguing the photo was too dark and grainy for an ex-boss of Ravinder’s to be cer-
tain it was him. But Judge Raymond Low allowed the photo to stand as evidence. Court also heard more details about the attack. Holtzman, who died earlier this year of a heart attack, and Regier had returned home from a concert to find a man, whom they allege was Ravinder Bassi, urinating on their condo. Holtzman said, “Do you really have to do this here? This is my home.” Holtzman said Ravinder asked him if he was a “fag” and if he was serious. “Yes, I’m a fag, and, yes, I’m serious,” court heard Holtzman replied. For the full story, visit www.theprovince. com.
Massey tunnel project open houses start next week BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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The provincial government is preparing to kick off the first round of public consultation into replacing the 53-year-old Massey Tunnel. The tunnel has about 10 to 15 years left in it before it will start to need major repairs, with any replacement project taking around 10 years to plan, construct and finish. Open houses begin in Delta on Dec. 1 at the Delta Town & Country Hotel, before the people of Richmond get their first bite at the consultation on Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. (presentation at 8 p.m.) at the Sandman Vancouver Airport Hotel, 10251 Saint Edwards Dr. The next open house in the city is on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. (presentation at 8 p.m.) at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Other open houses are planned throughout the month in Cloverdale and South Surrey. The existing four-lane tunnel opened in
1959 and now carries more than 80,000 vehicles each day under the south arm of the Fraser River. It’s the only major Fraser River crossing in Metro Vancouver with a single lane of traffic in the off-peak direction during the daily commute. The launch of the public consultation is the first step to help determine the most appropriate solution to meet the growing needs of families, commuters, businesses and others who rely on the crossing. The consultation program will include a variety of methods for the public and stakeholders to be involved and provide input, including online engagement, stakeholder meetings and five public open houses. The ministry will use this input to develop a short-list of potential replacement options for additional public consultation in the new year. Premier Christy Clark announced at last month’s Union of B.C. Municipalities confer-
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The remains of a body found in a burned-out car in Vancouver on the weekend have been identified as a 23-year-old Richmond man. The Vancouver Police Department have launched a murder investigation after Matthew Johnathan Hall was found last Saturday night as firefighters put out a car fire on Carolina Street just off Terminal Avenue. Hall was known to police, say the VPD, which believes the killing was targeted. The case is now being treated as Vancouver’s ninth homicide of the year.
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The man who died in hospital after a police standoff outside the Starlight Casino in Queensborough has been named as Mehrdad Bayrami, 48, of Richmond. The B.C. Coroners Service issued a press release Tuesday, identifying Bayrami as the man shot Nov. 8 after a five-hour long incident outside the casino, which led to the man suffering a gunshot wound to the body. Police had responded after reports of shots being fired in the casino’s parking lot. Bayrami was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital, but died 10 days later. The newly formed Independent Investigations Office has been tasked to investigate the shooting.
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If there is one name that stands out in the maritime history of Richmond, it’s the Lubzinski brothers. Jack and Joseph founded the worldrenowned Marine Products Company, which built high quality ship steering wheels on No. 3 Road back in 1951. Joseph sadly passed away at a Delta hospital Nov. 2, at the age of 85. An intimate celebration of life took place Wednesday, Nov. 21. Before his death, the brothers had poured their heart and soul into the business, running it for more than 50 years until it closed down in 2005. Since then, they continued to contribute to the ship industry with exhibits of their machines and processes at the Maritime Festival in 2011 and 2012. In the wake of Joseph’s death, Jack, now 90, recalled his youngest brother as a persistent person with an iron work ethic. “He was easy to work with. For Joe, it wasn’t a case of quitting at five; he would work until nine or ten, or early in the morning. He made an effort to make things work.” Relentless dedication is something the Lubzinski brothers had in common as they were able to turn one of Richmond’s oldest manufacturers into a thriving business. The mahogany steering wheel they manufactured was used in more than 40 magnetic
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The Lubzinski brothers, Jack, left, and the late Joseph, were founders of the Marine Products Company and were world renowned for their ship steering wheels. Their work had been on display at the Maritime Festival for the past couple of years. mine sweepers for the U.S. navy. A job in the ship industry had always been on the cards for Joseph, who quit school at the age of 16 and went on to work on fishing boats at Britannia Shipyard, an area where he spent most of his life.
When Jack jumped in to produce a suitable steering wheel for his brother’s boat, their skills proved complementary. While Jack was devoted to designing and developing innovative products, Joseph ran the shop and travelled the U.S. as a salesman.
“I spent my life going to school, and Joe spent his life working, making it possible for me to go to school,” Jack grinned. He also recalled their special bond started at a young age. With Joseph being the youngest of five boys, Jack spent most time with him as the two of them were often home alone. “Our other brothers got attached to other families, but Joe and I never married, so we stayed attached to each other through building things together,” he said. While Joseph had already spent several months in hospital, his death still came unexpectedly. “He was first admitted when he had trouble breathing,” said Jack. “After that, he had a hard time swallowing, so they put a tube in his stomach. He thought he’d heal soon, but it dragged on for months. And then his nerve condition progressed worse rather than better.” Although Jack is a man of few words — just like his brother — Joseph’s death hits him hard. “I wish he was able to stay with me. I cannot think of anyone else who will want to do what he did,” he said. Nevertheless, the Lubzinski Centre for Innovation — based in Point Roberts — is determined to carry on where the brothers left off, said director Judson Meraw. The non-profit organization wants to further develop their work in both the marine product industry and quantum physics, “with Joe’s spirit with us.”
A6 November 23, 2012 The Richmond News
News City reinforces pedestrian safety BENJAMIN YONG SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Jill Blacklock, ICBC safety manager, handed out pedestrian safety pamphlets Wednesday morning.
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Pedestrian casualties are preventable. This is the message Richmond RCMP, the City of Richmond, Richmond Fire-Rescue and ICBC wanted to spread to the public when they kicked off their Fall Pedestrian Safety Campaign Wednesday morning at the Lansdowne Canada Line Station. About a dozen volunteers wearing bright yellow reflective vests handed out reflective armbands and pamphlets with reminders like: remove your headphones and don’t use your cell phone or other electronics while walking; always make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road;
and walk facing traffic if there are no sidewalks. Richmond RCMP Cpl. Sherrdean Turley said as daylight hours decrease, pedestrian collisions are increasing. A 59-year old Richmond resident was struck and killed on No. 3 road after dusk earlier this month, which is part of a string of incidents that have occurred in recent years. She said the campaign wasn’t in direct response to the fatality, although it strengthens the need for more public awareness. “It’s really unfortunate — even driving here from our office this morning I had people running across the street both in front of me and behind me,” said Turley. “There’s a lot of people who don’t take
the time to make it to the corner of the street to use the crosswalks, and that, of course, increases the likelihood they will get hit. It’s also harder for drivers to see pedestrians because of the glare on the roadway and the increased rain. So, hopefully, we’ll be able to speak to them here today and save some lives.” Jill Blacklock, road safety manager at ICBC, said it’s in pedestrians best interest to take precautions. “When you’re involved in a crash with a car, you’re the one that’s going to be injured.” Blacklock said speaking to people who have been involved in incidents, pedestrians often respond, “I’m sure they saw me, it looked like the driver was slowing down,” while motorists say, “I didn’t see them.” She added that accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists are assessed on their own and it’s not always the driver that is at fault. “There are lots of times, unfortunately, that the pedestrian is 100 per-cent responsible for the crash.
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Garth Roberts (fisherman of Pender Isles), Leslie Budden (organizer), Danilo Ibarra (chef at Blue Canoe) and Phil Eidsvik (organizer) prepare for the Fishermen Helping Kids with Cancer Herring sale Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Steveston Harbour Authority. The sale raised $60,000 last year for BC Children’s Hospital.
Meter rates set to rise BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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An increased rate for water meter users is one of the highlights of next year’s utility budget for the city. Homeowners will pay anything between $31 and $76 more next year for their water, sewer, garbage and recycling, depending on whether you live in an apartment, townhouse or singlefamily home. But it’s likely the increase to the water meter rates
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he first official B.C. Family Day statutory holiday is on Feb. 11, 2013. Chances are, many of us will be putting our feet up watching TV, going shopping or taking off to the ski slopes for a fun-filled break. However, many of us won’t — we can’t afford to. The Child Poverty Report Card released on Tuesday reveals that B.C.’s child poverty rate is still the worst of any province in Canada — the exception being Manitoba. The number of children estimated to be living in poverty in B.C. in 2010 was 119,000 or about one in every seven B.C. children. About two thirds, or 80,000, of those children lived in the Lower Mainland. Dr. John Millar of the Public Health Association of B.C. said, “poverty robs children of their potential and increases ill health. High rates of income inequality are known to produce higher levels of infant mortality, crime, mental illness, addictions, obesity, and lower levels of education and social mobility and trust. This is a recipe for a very sick society, unless we turn this around.” Imagine: One in seven children in our province lives in poverty, in a province that boasts one of the highest living standards in the world. And consider this: Forget the stereotype of a welfare mom with six kids living in poverty. In 2010, 43 per cent of the poor children in B.C. — 41,300 children — lived in families with at least one adult working full-time, for the full year. Can the situation be changed? Experts say if you adjust the child tax benefits, enhance EI benefits, provide affordable accessible daycare — you can at least make a start. Or, here’s an idea: Take the dollar amount of lost productivity on Family Day and put that towards helping poor kids in B.C. We suspect that might make quite a difference.
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Grey area for mental health The Editor, Having just read an article in the Globe and Mail, “Mother wanted schizophrenic son out of home before fatal fire, inquest told”, I felt compelled to write a letter to inform my fellow Richmond citizens about the challenges many families face, while caring for loved ones with severe mental health problems right here in our city. I have been seeking help for my family and 20-year-old son for many years. Unfortunately, he is too sick to understand he needs treatment and consequently will not seek treatment or apply for disability as in his mind he doesn’t need it. To complicate matters further, if you suffer from severe paranoia, all government agencies are suspect. This brings me back to the case in Coquitlam, which sounded very similar to my situation. The mother in question called the police many times due to safety concerns ... ditto. In short, recommendations such as starting a program in Coquitlam in which a psychiatric nurse and police officer respond to mental health calls together were suggested. We need a similar program in Richmond. I wonder how many people know that, when you phone the emergency mental health line, you reach a machine informing you that you will get a call back within the next hour. Even the police can’t get through! I’ve watched them try. Another issue is Richmond Hospital is short-staffed during the holidays. I was repeatedly asked last year if it was really necessary for my son to be hospitalized when they were short-staffed. Several phone calls later, they conceded and he was hospitalized for two weeks, then released with no follow-up for any of us; apparently he falls into every grey area. With the holiday season fast approaching, my anxiety is heightening. Y. Vineault Richmond
Nod to history’s 2nd place finishers What is it like to be the second smartest person in the world? Let us set the scene. It is England, in the mid-1600s. A decade of strife between Parliament and Crown has left one king headless and his son, Charles II, leading a restored court. London has suffered plague and fire. Science is being born. The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge is collecting every clever English-speaking person, and exchanging letters with half the savants of the rest of Europe. At the centre of this is one of history’s odd alsorans, Robert Hooke, the society’s official experimenter. Never heard of him? Neither have about 99 per cent of the people around the world. This is despite the fact that he worked on the theory of gravity, discovered the principles of elasticity, drew the rings of Saturn and craters of the moon, invented a key piece of clockwork, correctly theorized how fossils form, speculated about extinction 150 years before it was confirmed, and identified and named biological cells. Why is someone who worked in so many fields in addition to being a major architect and city planner for London - now a footnote? Because he happened to live and work alongside Sir
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Isaac Newton. Hooke speculated about gravity and the nature of light at the same time that Newton was formulating his own, more complete and accurate works on the same subjects. What must being Robert Hooke have been like? In his own lifetime he was famous and not exactly considered a dunce. His book Micrographia was a bestselling collection of illustrations and observations made through a microscope, a first glimpse for thousands of people of a world unseen to the human eye. But today everyone has a mental image of Newton, even if it is just the urban legend involving an apple tree. There isn’t even a surviving portrait of Hooke. He is faceless and if not forgotten, deep in shadow. History is scattered with these half-forgotten people. Alfred Russell Wallace developed the theory of evolution independently of Charles Darwin, and Darwin published his Origin of Species largely because Wallace was about to go public himself. Tenzing Norgay was the second person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Buzz Aldrin was the second human on the surface of the Moon. Robert Scott was the second person to reach the South Pole, and is largely remembered for not making it back. St. Jude is the other Judas who palled around with Jesus. It is not for nothing that he is the patron saint of lost causes and is known as the saint of last resort. Some of these forgotten almost-got-there-first folks will be remembered better in the future. Wallace’s profile has been on the upswing, and Tenzing Norgay’s name should become more famous as more people realize that getting to the summit of Everest was a team effort, as Edmund Hilary always said. Hooke himself was a discoverer of the lost. Before him, it was thought that fossils were “sports of nature” that formed spontaneously in rocks. But he saw that they were hints to an unknown past. “There have been many other Species of Creatures in former Ages, of which we can find none at present,” he wrote, “and that ‘tis not unlikely also but that there may be divers new kinds now, which have not been from the beginning.” Hooke was a new kind, indeed. Let that kind not be forgotten. Matthew Claxton is a reporter for the Langley Advance.
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No to ESL for Canadian born The Editor, When are the taxpayers going to jump up and down and say “enough is enough”? Why are we funding the learning of English for children who are born in Canada but speak another language at home, in our school system? Who are the students going without while this is being funded? If families choose to raise their children in cultural and language cocoons, why is it up to the taxpayers to finance their learning of one (or in some cases, both) of Canada’s official languages? My understanding is that there are a number of pre-school programs that are available to children that would be teaching them English. Furthermore, there are TV shows, radio shows, play programs, etc. available that children can access. If the taxpayer were to stop funding the learning of English and it were to become the financial responsibility of families to make sure that their children can speak English, would that make a difference in the attitudes? Joanne Teraguchi Richmond
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The Editor, The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) has submitted another late study to rationalize the “truthiness” of the “low impact” of transporting large Panamax tankers with highly flammable and toxic jet fuel into the Fraser River, where they will then unload it and store it in a large tank farm on the south banks of the river upstream of a shipping bottleneck in the river — the George Massey Tunnel. The VAFFC has again shown unmitigated gall and effrontery to claim that the “unmitigated absolute worst case spill” of toxic and flammable jet fuel into the Fraser River estuary is only 40,000 barrels or 6.36 million litres. How can this be when the combined capacity of a 70 per cent laden Panamax tanker unloading at the proposed marine terminal and the 80-million-litre tank farm is over 817,000 barrels or 130 million litres? This is over 20 times more than the figure they used their latest submission. The combined stored combustible and explosive energy in the tank farm and a Panamax tanker is equivalent to more than one million tons of TNT. The condos, 400 metres away from an exploding and burning Panamax tanker and tank farm, would
be devastated by the searing radiant heat, flammable gas cloud, blast overpressure and flying debris. These are unacceptable risks. Jet fuel vapours and air mixture can explode at a temperature as low as 35°C. Before any decision can be made, a System Safety Analysis must be provided to identify the worst case hazard footprints and the risk areas surrounding tanker, marine terminal and tank farm in order to determine the worst case number of deaths and casualties that may occur. VAFFC, BC Environmental Assessment Office and Port Metro Vancouver are ignoring this sleeping, fire breathing dragon in the room. They have not provided a System Safety Report similar to one done for a tank farm in Los Angeles. It identifies the worst case hazard footprints and risk areas. They indicate the number of deaths and casualties that could occur at various distances from the blast and fire. If such a conflagration did occur, consider how much jet fuel would spill into the fragile Fraser River estuary caused by the catastrophic explosions, fires and flying debris from the tank farm, tanker and marine terminal. Surely it must be an order of magni-
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tude more than the “unmitigated absolute worst case spill” they have assumed. This misleading information and wrong assumption is still apparent in their “Spill Risk in the South Arm of the Fraser River” document that was submitted to BCEAO on June 1, but not posted until Nov. 19 on BCEAO’s website, just after the deadline for any comments that could be submitted by members of their Advisory Working Group that includes representatives from the cities of Delta and Richmond. This highly hazardous project with severe consequences is in the wrong place at the wrong time. YVR jet fuel needs can be met by a pipeline-only solution to existing refineries in Cherry Point, WA and Burnaby. This would dramatically minimize the worst case consequences to the residents nearby and the fragile Fraser River estuary. This non-harmonious environmental review process is a travesty. It must be fixed. James Ronback P.Eng. (retired system safety engineer) Director of VAPOR
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The Editor, Richmond should be paving the way for a zero tolerance bully program and begin by making the parent(s) accountable for their children’s actions. At the beginning of the school year, every student and his/her parent(s) should attend an assembly in the gymnasium regarding the zero tolerance rule of the school. Upon an infraction and based on the severity, kick them out of the school and let the parents deal with finding another school to register them in. This would include bystanders who watch, video and encourage any act of bully behaviour. After switching schools a couple or a few times, and if that student continues their behaviour, home schooling would seem to be the final and only option for someone of their type and attitude. We don’t need our kids having to endure fear and these senseless difficulties of
attending school only to be belittled by a distraught coward. With a parent teetering on the edge of having to home-school their child, you will see the parent take action on their bully child where we will see a definite improvement on their attitudes. As for social media, we need to target the provider of that media to become a Bull-E-patrol where any cyber bullying can be reported, monitored and will be dealt with by cancelling their account and barring their IP address from any future accounts. Again, it is holding the parent(s) accountable where the parent’s accounts will be frozen from access due to the same IP address. Sure, there may be ways around it by having their IP address changed or covered up, but the hassle to do so would make them more cautious and deal with their bully child. Andrew Caras Richmond
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Community Popular Gold’s gym closes BY ALAN CAMPBELL
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A popular gym closed its doors after giving staff less than 12 hours notice. More than 1,000 customers are understood to be locked out of Gold’s gym at Riverport’s entertainment and leisure complex in southeast Richmond. Gym bosses called all 10 staff members on Sunday night, informing them not to come into work on Monday as the facility would be closed. One staff member, who asked not to be named, said they’d heard rumours that the gym was losing money and that other businesses, such as trampolining firm Extreme Air Park and Planet Lazer, were moving into the building. It’s not known if the gym’s members are on the hook for their already paid memberships. When the News called Gold’s, a security guard who answered said he’d no idea where to direct staff or customers. A call to Gold’s Vancouver gym was then directed to an accountant who asked for questions to be sent via email. No one has answered the questions.
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The City of Richmond is in the early stages of developing an overall dike master plan. The first phase of the plan focuses on identifying long-term flood protection
improvements for the Steveston and southern west dike areas. Preliminary concepts have been created and the public is being invited to learn about them and provide feedback. “Richmond’s 49 kilometres of dikes are integral to the city’s flood protection infrastructure, which provides ample protection against current flood threats…,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie in a press release. “The dike master plan will comprehensively address the long-term future protection of Richmond from events such as ocean storm surges, Fraser River freshets, rising sea levels and seismic events, while considering the natural environment and the attractive accessibility of our waterfront.” Phase one preliminary work has identified two concepts for primary dike alignments in the Steveston area and there are several ways the public can learn about the concepts and provide input. There will be two drop-in style open houses; on Dec. 5 and 12, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St. City representatives will be on hand to talk about the dike master plan and answer questions. Feedback and suggestions on the conceptual dike upgrade options are encouraged. Residents will also find detailed information and may provide feedback on the city’s new public engagement website, www. LetsTalkRichmond.ca or www.richmond.ca.
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Mayor joins forces with kids to promote reading BY ANNE-FLEUR KAMST Special to the News
It might be a challenge to silence a room filled with energetic elementary school students, but Mayor Malcolm Brodie succeeded, needing nothing more than a story. Lending his support to the National Reading Campaign, Brodie treated third graders of BC Muslim School and fourth and fifth graders of Willian Cook elementary to an old classic and a contemporary fable during a reading session at
Richmond Public Library Nov. 20. “We invited the mayor because we wanted somebody in a leadership position to set an example for the children,” said Melanie Au, head of Kids’ Place. “The idea behind the national campaign is to get whole families reading, and if children see adults do it, they are encouraged to do so themselves.” Brodie got the audience attentively listening to Robert Munsch’s Mortimer and Nicholas Oldland’s Big Bear Hug, selected to promote the joy of reading and to convey the message that love con-
quers everything. And while students had their ears and eyes wide open, he shared some inspiring words on the importance of literacy. “No matter what you will do later in life, you’ll find pleasure and information in reading.” BC Muslim School’s Alina Malik and Malak Mustafa, both eight years old, are already setting a good example, spending every day with their noses in the books. “I really like reading because the stories are interesting, especially those on girls stuff, magic and fantasy,” said Alina. “We make ourselves smarter by reading,” added Malak. “No matter what you read, fiction or non-fiction, you learn new things, new words.” Literacy indeed is the key to success in life, according to Au. “Readers are brought to places they’ve never gone before,” she said. Books also contain different points of views, encouraging readers to think outside the box, which eventually results in innovation and inventions. “It’s also about hope because stories let you think of the impossible,” she said. As a part of the recently launched “What did you read today?” campaign, the library is also keen to know which book currently occupies residents’ bedside table. While attendees of the mayor’s reading were invited to create buttons with the title of their current reading material, adults are encouraged to participate in an
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Artist performs to raise funds for youth society BY BENJAMIN YONG Special to the News
The twinkle in his eye and the excitement in his voice that occur when Richmond artist and composer Raymond Chow speaks about art or music makes it hard to believe he’s 71 years old. “I started piano when I was five, started painting at six. Painting has always been my living. When I was 17, there were already three galleries representing my work.” He is hoping the same kind of success can be realized by the young members of the Steveston Artist Society (SAS) that Chow helped establish in 2007, which is why he will be performing at an art auction concert held by the society at Richmond Fraserview Church tonight (Nov. 23). He will also be auctioning 28 pieces of his work to raise money for the SAS. “The SAS was set up to support the venture of emerging artists, younger ones, like my friends’ children who are 12, 13 and 14 years old. Another one is 22. It’s to help them market their art to the cities around the world,” said Chow. One of the group’s more famous art shows was at Lansdowne Centre a few years ago where Chow had a girl dress up as Mona Lisa and another artist paint her. With about a dozen members now, the SAS is made up of pri-
marily painters with some graphic animators and musicians mixed in. “Eventually, the ultimate aim three to five years from now is to form an artist party of artists within Vancouver, other parts of Canada, China, India, South America, Brazil, and Australia,” he said, adding there are scattered groups in place now like the Federation of Canadian Artists and the Port Moody Art Association that lack unification.
On Friday, Chow will perform five or six of his 300 original pieces, all inspired by his seven-foot Beijing jaded grand piano. Also performing new material will be guitarist Tony Beaulieu. The Richmond Fraserview Church is located at 11295 Mellis Dr. and the auction concert runs from 7 to 11 p.m. (live auction starts at 7:15 p.m.) Suggested donation is $15. For more information visit raymondchow.com.
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Lying some 50 kilometres off New Zealand’s north-eastern coast, White Island is an intimate volcanic experience. Not the X-rated genre, but the kind where you get up close and personal with
steaming schisms, vents, and gaseous fumaroles that make up one of the most accessible, active marine volcanoes in the world. Coming here is to feel the rumbling origins of Earth beneath your feet. Currently one of New Zealand’s most adventurous geothermal experiences, only a handful of tour companies are permitted to set foot on the island. Excursions operate out of the seaside town of Whakatane, and while they are offered year-round, departures are dependent on weather, and the island’s temperament. She is, after all, an 180,000-year-old, untamed part of the world that ranks an alert level rating of 1, meaning she is always active and constantly steaming. Level 5 is a national disaster. Other than a Level 2 rating in 2000, when the volcano coughed up ash for a month or two, which totally altered its landscape, and a lesser eruption in 2011, White Island usually remains quiet enough to welcome visitors. The trip is accessible to almost everyone who is up for two hours of walking, and sometimes clambering across rough terrain. Note, however, that if you’re arriving
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Travel No-man’s land: All past attempts to settle, colonize failed Continued from page 19 your tour assembly point. But once you’ve made it that far, the real adventure begins. The Moari’s traditional name for the place is Te Puia o Whakaari, meaning The Dramatic Volcano — named with good reason. As in Gulliver’s Land of Brobdingnag, the gi-normous scale of everything here diminishes you to insignificance: Volcanic walls rise to over 300 metres, broken only by massive areas of cliff-side
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Winners and Losers provokes actors, audience Gateway play challenges ideas about class, privilege Long and Youssef concluded that people are innately competitive. It can result in extremely negative situThe game is called Winners and ations such as genocide and destruction, Losers and it can get pretty ugly. but also in positive, progressive invenTwo opponents sit at a table, prefertions such as the Internet. ably across from each other for added “I think many people consider the dramatic effect, and debate whether cerworld as comprised of winners and lostain concepts, people or inventions are ers,” said Long. winners or losers. “So we want people to really look at The topics range from microwave how this affects their lives and the impact ovens to current affairs it has on them, whether to celebrities, anything it’s really a good thing the players think about. or not.” But if the opponents Having written are friends, and here’s together before, the where it gets ugly, they longtime friends wrote bring up intimate aspects the play as part of of the other’s life and Gateway’s SceneFirst — James Long debate whether it makes workshop series, which that person a winner or promotes new play writloser. ing. The game is the premise of the eponyThe program selects three or four submous play opening tonight (Friday) missions for public readings each season. on Gateway Theatre’s Studio B stage. Several of the plays move on to full proWritten and performed by James Long duction. and Marcus Youssef, Winners and Losers Of 60 submissions this year, Winners tackles the idea of success and the value and Losers was selected for public readwestern society places on monetary ing last January. It’s the first of the 2012 wealth. workshop to go into full production. “It asks questions of class and privi“The SceneFirst is a great thing to lege, which people in Canada often consupport new writing in Canada,” said sider, but don’t talk about,” said Long. Long, adding he and Youssef performed “Capitalism for sure drives the concept. in six other workshop settings after It’s the system we live in and we can’t January. “It’s so important to get that escape from it. audience feedback and we found that “Money becomes the main indicator of many people were really engaged by it. success, definitely, in the western world.” “Though it’s not a regular whodunit, The idea of competition, and comit’s not so experimental that it alienates petition taken to its logical conclusion, the audience.” see Friends page 28 inspired the writing of the play. Both
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Friends: On good terms despite low blows Continued from page 27 Although the play is completely autobiographical (each actor plays himself) and about 80 per cent scripted, the two often lob odd balls at each other each time they perform. And like any competition, particularly when there’s baggage to be dredged up, the narrative escalates to a ruthless dissection of their lives, determining whether Youssef and Long are winners or losers. Economic backgrounds and race are not left untouched. Both come from middle class backgrounds, but Youssef grew up with more privilege,
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in there to really hit one of us,” said Long. “So I told Marcus something fairly personal from my life to get at me with. “I know he feels pretty awkward about mentioning it, but it’s important to the nature of the play.” Although seemingly unclear towards the end, Long insisted the two are still friends, likening them to Ali and Foreman after their historic ’74 fight. “A lot of it is about how we come to terms after this intense conversation we just had,” said Long. “But we knock our gloves together and move on.”
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takeably similar to the popular MDX model. Inside, the grown-up design continues with pleasant combination of curvy lines and flowing elements. The hard plastics that dominated the cabin of the previous model have been mostly replaced by softer more elegant materials. This is probably the single most noticeable aspect of the RDX’s maturation process. The cabin now feels like it came from a car that costs twice as much.
Performance
The revamped 2013 RDX did away with the 240-hp, 2.3-litre turbocharged inline four and replaced it with a 273-hp, 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 that’s already widely used in the Acura lineup. It’s mated to a new six-speed automatic transmission which gets 10.7L/100km in the city and 7.3L/100km on the highway, which is a vast improvement over the 2012 number; 12.4L/100km city, 9.8L/100km highway. This is also done with a new all-wheel drive system which is lighter to help aid the fuel economy numbers. The new V6 is much more refined cruising around town and handles the highway curves comfortably, though it does not have the sportiness of the previous model. Also on that note, the suspension is softer and smoother, again moving away from the more aggressive nature of its see Interior page 32
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Even though the actual amount of added interior space is not that much, the interior feels more spacious. Looking about the cabin, the Acura meets all the prerequisites for an entry-level luxury vehicle with no overwhelmingly “unusual” features. All five seats are plush while providing adequate support and comfort. The spacy feel is consistent throughout as legroom and headroom is plentiful for the average adult in the rear seats. Acura also refined the RDX’s technology interface. Many features such as automatic climate control, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and rearview camera remain somewhat similar, but they simplified their use and even added a SMS text messaging function. With the upgrade to the Technology Package, the five-inch monitor grows to eight inches and gains a navigation system with voice recognition and improved surround sound system. Fortunately, the more advanced system found in the Tech package remains simple and intuitive to use. While the luxuries are nice, the RDX is still a functional SUV and needs to fulfill the utility portion of the title. The rear door opens high offering sufficient head clearance to the expansive opening. The low floor also aids loading and unloading and its 739 litres of cargo space allows you to carry more than average SUVs in this category. But suppose you need a bit more space, the rear seats split 60/40 and fold down conveniently with two releases for each seat; one on the shoulder of the seat and another just inside the cargo area. The seats fold down to increase the space to generous 2,178 litres.
Features
The 2013 RDX is starts at $42,935 with an available Technology Package adding $3,000 to the asking price. Standard equipment includes fourwheel ABS with EBD and brake assist, front and side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, tire pressure monitoring system with location and pressure indicators, Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control, eight-way power adjustable driver seat, four-way adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats, five-inch colour information display, dual-zone automatic climate control system, Bluetooth with steering wheel-mounted controls, SMS text message function, and rearview camera. The Technology Package adds an eight-inch LED backlit VGA display, nav-
igation system with Voice Recognition, 410-watt premium audio system, GPSlinked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system and power tailgate. Fuel efficiency numbers are 10.7L/100km city and 7.3L/100km highway.
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Quality interior materials and the easyto-use electronics make the cabin a fine place to spend time, while under the hood improvements make the 2013 RDX vastly improvement superior over its predecessor. The 2013 version simply feels more expensive.
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The changes to the engine and transmission may be welcome but the new electric steering lacks feedback. Not much else to complain.
The bottom line
The new RDX represents a marked improvement over the previous model and it now represents a great “luxury value” that could really hurt the competitors’ sales.
Competitors
Audi Q5: The Audi has been the benchmark of the luxury small SUV segment for some time now and it is reasonably priced too, starting in low $40,000s. The base 2.0litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine has less horsepower than the RDX, 211hp, but fuel economy numbers are similar, 10.6L/100km city and 7.7L/100km highway. The 2013 model also offers a supercharged 3.0 litre for extra power and performance. The Audi Q5 is the truly grown-up option for those looking to settle into a luxury small SUV. Infiniti EX35: Starting at $39,900, the EX is cheaper but is also a little smaller (especially in the rear legroom area). It is however more posh compared to the RDX and it boasts a slightly better handling. The 3.5-litre V6 produces 297-hp while using 12.3L/100km in the city and 8.5L/100km on the highway. If cargo space is less of a concern and you desire a more exhilarating commute, then the Infiniti is notable alternative. Volvo XC60: For those needing more cargo space the XC60 comes up trumps with 873litres of cargo capacity. At $38,950, the Volvo’s starting price is also lower than the RDX, however the base 3.2-litre inline six-cylinder trades a little horsepower with only 240-hp. Also, the added weight hurts the fuel economy numbers, 11.2L/100km city and 7.8L/100km highway. The only issue is that Volvo brand no longer represents the same level of luxury or performance as other brands such as BMW and Lexus.
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Richmond native Tyler Sandhu has been named to the Team Pacific roster for the 2013 World Junior Under 17 Hockey Challenge, slated for Dec. 29—Jan. 4 in Victoriaville/Drummondville, QB. Sandhu is one of 11 B.C. players selected for the Team Pacific line-up that also includes 11 from Alberta. The process saw 34 players initially identified at a summer regional camp who were then further evaluated during the first part of their club team’s season. Sandhu is currently in his rookie season in the Western Hockey League as a centre with the Everett Silvertips where he has managed 10 points in 24 games. Last season, he was among the top scorers in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League with the Greater Vancouver Canadians. Tyler Sandhu He was part of a strong 1996 age group that came through Seafair Minor Hockey’s rep program. The 2013 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge brings together the top players in the world born 1996 or later. The tournament is made up of 10 teams; five from Canada – Quebec, Ontario, Pacific (Alberta, B.C)), Atlantic (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) and West (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut) and five international teams.
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Hugh Boyd Trojans Anthony Girono tries to slip out of the grasp of a Vernon opponent during last week’s provincial AA junior varsity quarter-final game. The Trojans saw their impressive season come to an end after a heartbreaking 26-22 overtime defeat.
Bantam Raiders win 9-man provincial football championship
A late season wake-up call proved to be the perfect remedy for the Richmond Raiders to cap an outstanding in spectacular fashion. The Raiders captured the B.C. Community Football 9-Man Bantam provincial championship with a convincing 41-6 win over the North Delta Longhorns on Sunday at Minoru Park. The result came exactly three weeks after the Longhorns had handed Richmond its second straight loss in league play — a 24-12 defeat on the road. The Raiders had rolled to seven consecutive wins until hitting that minor bump. “That was probably something we needed. The boys were getting a little too cocky,” said Richmond head coach Mark Talbot. “But they were definitely ready to play on Sunday.” Small registration numbers left the Raiders with little choice but to play at the 9-man level this season rather than the traditional 12-man under Canadian rules.
Even that proved to be a challenge as only a handful of players turned up for preseason practices. Finally, through word of mouth, the roster grew to 20 players. Talbot admits he was a bit skeptical about coaching 9-man at first but quickly became sold on the game. “It’s a very different strategy,” he said. “Even with a narrower field, there is so
much space out there for nine guys. It’s suited for big plays. The other great thing was the teams were pretty evenly matched so most of the games were fairly close.” The Raiders’ usual potent passing attack was hampered under wet conditions in their semi-final encounter with the Vancouver Trojans. The end result was Richmond squeaking out a 12-7 victory.
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The championship game saw the hosts firing on all cylinders as touchdowns from Gabe Saklofsky and a pair from Patrick Ruvalcaba gave them a 21-0 lead by the midway mark of the opening quarter. Sakalosky added another on a pass from quarterback Tyler Moxin who also found the end zone. By halftime it was 34-0 Raiders. “We’ve been making big plays all season and it was definitely the case in the final too,” added Talbot. (Offensive coordinator) Rob (Parmar) has done a great job working with the boys and ensuring we have a balanced attack. Our passing game has been huge for us.” End zone... Another Richmond Minor Football team remains in the playoff hunt. The Atom Raiders won their VMFL semi-final game 36-30 over North Delta and will now host the Coquitlam Lions for the championship. Kickoff is slated for 10 a.m. on Sunday at Minoru Park.
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Colts off to provincials for first time in over 30 years Richmond High is joined by four other city senior volleyball teams headed to B.C. championships next week For the first time in more than three decades, the Richmond Colts are headed to the provincial “AAA” boys volleyball championships. Fresh off their thrilling five-set victory over Steveston-London to capture the Richmond championship, the Colts booked their ticket to Kelowna with a third place finish at the Vancouver and District Playoff Tournament. The team includes Patrick Koo, Mustafa Aafi, Sean Wong, RJ Ramsey, Nick Lightfoot, Minxing Wang, Nigel Brown, Jordan Leong, Toby Revilla, Steven Chen, Josh Castro and Franco Ng. The boys are coached by Travis McClellan and Jessica
Ramsey. This group of primarily Grade 12s have won three city championships over the past five years and look forward to representing Richmond High at the provincials which get underway on Wednesday. The Colts are in a round-robin group that includes Ballenas (Parksville), Magee and Dover Bay (Nanaimo). Meanwhile, two other city boys teams will also be in Kelowna for their respective provincial tournaments. The Cambie Crusaders have secured a berth in the “AA” championships, while the Richmond Christian Eagles will be participating in the “A” championships. Richmond Colts are headed to the provincial “AAA” boys volleyball championships in Kelowna after a third place finish at the Vancouver and District playoff tournament.
McMath Wildcats and their supporters celebrate their first place finish at last week’s Vancouver and District “AAAA” playoffs at Killarney secondary school.
Richmond will also be well-represented on the girls’ side with the Richmond Christian Eagles and McMath Wildcats securing provincial berths. The city champion Eagles are heading to Nanaimo next week after finishing second in their district playdowns. The province’s seventh ranked team lost to No. 2 Elphinstone of Gibsons — 21-25 and 21-25. “This is the first time in the school’s history that we have been classified as AA, so to qualify as one of the top 16 teams in the province is huge for us, and we are delighted and thankful for a very successful season,” said Eagles coach Karen Prinsloo.
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INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER ABCS is currently seeking an INSTRUCTOR/ TRAINER in Fort McMurray to deliver OSSA accredited and site specific courses. As an Instructor/Trainer, you will be required to teach a variety of oil sand safety courses to employees at various plant sites throughout the Wood Buffalo region (i.e. CNRL, Suncor, Kearl Lake, etc.). Courses will include fall protection, confined space, elevated work platform and a variety of other oil sands related courses. This predominately day shift-work position is on a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule (some negotiation may be considered if a different schedule is preferred) with occasional night shifts involved. Courses range from 4 hours to 8 hours in duration, and a minimum of 8 courses per 10-day shift rotation will be provided with the possibility of more courses becoming available.
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QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to experience working with adult learners, the successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years experience using fall protection equipment (working from heights) with experience operating aerial work platforms and confined space entry/monitoring. An understanding/ knowledge of OH&S standards and familiarity with FLRAs will be required for this position. A class 5 Alberta driver’s license and the ability to successfully complete and comply with a drug and alcohol test is necessary. The willingness to work occasional night shifts, and be available to attend Instructor/ Trainer training courses in Edmonton (up to 2 weeks) will also be required.
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628
SALARY: $400.00 per course to start (during training) and increasing to $425 once individually delivering courses. A comprehensive benefits package (after 3 months of employment) is provided. Shared accommodations and a company vehicle will be provided with this position. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by email to: employment@abcs.ca ABCS now offers an online Fall Protection Course and for more information on ABCS please visit our website at www.abcs.ca.
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Trades/Technical
RICHMOND CABINET SHOP has Full Time positions for Cabinet Installer & Cabinet Assembler min 2 yrs exp and Spray Painter /Finisher min 2 yrs exp. Good wages.
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STATIONARY ENGINEERS
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A dynamic manufacturing and processing company is currently accepting applications for the position of Chief Steam Engineer at its 1st Class Steam Plant located on the Vancouver waterfront. Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience will be an asset to blend into thie position. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com
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Fairs/Bazaars
Fraserview Care Lodge
Annual Bake, Craft & Gift Fair in support of resident activities
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BAKERS, MANAGER, ARTISANS Career Fair Nov. 27th. rosemaryrocksalt.com
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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required immediately for Vancouver Island marine,power equipment, ATV & motorcycle dealership. Must have good people skills, computer & small engine knowledge. Year round, full-time, benefits package. Wages negotiable. May lead to managerial position. Fax resume to: (250) 286-6014.
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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER Full-time Live-in Caregiver position available to provide companionship to a lady stroke survivor. Client is ambulatory, young-at-heart and social but requires assistance with day-to-day activities. Applicant will prepare meals, perform light housekeeping, must be qualified and have good spoken English. Wage schedule and time off is negotiable. Location is Vancouver/Kitsilano area. Please send full resume to email: caregiver@telus.net or fax: 604-876-6623.
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CHRISTMAS FAIR & TEA Sat, Dec 1st, 11am & 3pm Minoru Pavillion 7191 Granville Ave, Richmond • Cup of tea & goodies $2 • Bid on Silent Auction items • Home baking & preserves • Christmas crafts • Buy a treasure from ‘The Attic’ hosted by The Fraser Delta & Legends Trefoil Guilds All proceeds to local Girl Guide activities
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Pre-Christmas Sale 25-50% off
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Browse through 165 tables of unique handmade gifts
Saturday, Nov. 24th 10am - 4pm
Admission: cash or food donation
Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St., Richmond Info: 604-238-8080
Friday November 30th, Noon - 7:00pm Saturday December 1st, 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday December 2nd, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Burial Plots
Above Ground plot in a mausoleum $29,000. Located in prestigious Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby. Above ground, plot in a garden mausoleum setting. Permits burial for family of four. Incls two exterior decorative vases. Priced at market value. 604-272-7250 or 604-874-2423
OCEAN VIEW Cemetery Plot Burial plot in Calvary 6 section of Ocean View Cemetery. Plot will hold 1 casket plus 1 urn or 2 urns. $8900. Call: (604) 557-0506
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Burial Plots
FOREST LAWN SideXside plots, WHISPERING PINE, LOT #114, GRAVES #7 & 8. $30,000 or best offer. Call: 604-298-0459
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Looking for something truly unique & original? Purchased overseas, solid teak, intricately hand carved, extensively detailed 5pc living rm showcase ste, suitable for rustic resort or spac. home. $12,000 or highest offer. Consider part trade for newer vehicle w/low km’s. 778-241-5477
CALLING ALL QUILTERS We’re looking for quality fabric in excellent condition. Want to clean out some of your stash? email: quiltfabric@shaw.ca
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EDUCATION Education
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Education
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job Board! Funding options. Apply online, www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853
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BUSINESS
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
International Hospitality Tourism & Hospitality Food & Beverage Hotel Management Conference Management
HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT Practical Nursing Community Support Social Services Assisted Living Health Care Assistant Health Unit Clerk Live-In Caregiver Pharmacy Assistant Spa Body Therapy
TRADES Construction Electrician Levels 1, 2 & 3
STAIN/PET URINE TREATMENT Specialist in carpet, sofa, mattress cleaning. 604-536-7627 www.emerald.chemdry.ca
★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652
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Dogs
Cares! The Richmond News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.
4 P/BRED European, German Shepherd puppies, CKC+shots Classic colors/lrg parents. from $1000. 604-538-4883
4060 ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local and non-shedding. 604-590-3727 or 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com
FIND YOUR BEST FIT Before embarking on a sucessful career, you need to know what industry and general position you are interested in. Speaking with one of our career advisors will help you outline your career goals and what fields are best suited to you. You can even tour the campus, speak with current students, and find out where our graduates are now. A new career and life path is only a meeting away.
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Metaphysical
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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD (Aussies) puppies. Merles & Tri’s. Little bundles of love & devotion. Vet ✔ & shots. 778-549-4037
MASTIFF Pit Shepherd Puppies - 9 Weeks Old! Beautiful & healthy, 1st vet visit. Need to go! $350. 604-819-5766
GERMAN SHORT haired Pointer pups born Sept 1/12 Excl hunting & family dog, shots $650 ea 604-824-7917
MINI DACHSHUNDS wired haired, DOB Aug 1. Vet ✔. Family raised. $800. 604-538-5433
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BUSINESSES FOR SALE
FOR SALE AUTOMOTIVE Repair Shop
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Condos/ Townhouses
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Abbotsford
IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $124,900 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565
Chilliwack
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS Penthouse, 1400sf, 2bdrm, 2 decks, new appl, $239,900. Call 604-768-8879
TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $89,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553
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Burnaby
NR EDMONDS sk/train stn. 788sf 2br 2ba condo across from Taylor pk $388,900 604-764-8384 see uSELLaHOME.com id5571
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Serious Inquiries only Call OWNER 604-612-5536 for further information. PIZZA FRANCHISE QUICK SALE Due to medical reasons. New equip + lease hold improvements. $93,000 interested parties to meet in person. 604-729-4089
Condos/ Townhouses
Burnaby IMMACULATE 984SF 2br condo insuite laundry, mountain view 40+ bldg $95,300 604-703-3839 see uSELLaHOME.com id5543
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Dec. 15th - 9 AM 6780 Glover Rd., Langley B.C. 80-100 CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & RV’s Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Fleet Trucks & Trailers, Lumber, Boats, Tools
Industrial Smalls Welcome / Online Bidding Available Phone: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com
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Viewing Times: Tuesday, November 27th; 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 28th; 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time
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Business Opps/ Franchises
A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity
RAT TERRIER, 2.5yr, choc/tan, spay, AKC Reg, micro, shots, trained, looks like MinPin, money back guar $1275. 604 941-2494
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Real Estate Services
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH @ 3:00 PM 5017
EDUCATION Early Childhood Education Basic & Post Basic
Pet Services
ARABIAN-PERSIAN , sibs, 3 yr imprtd rscu, indoor/safe outdoor, nutrd, chip, go together. best offer/ hm. 778-297-4470 glauirs@yahoo.ca
BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $460. 1-604-814-1235
REAL ESTATE 6005
LAB PUPPIES Yellow or Chocolate Ready to go! Asking $650 (778) 878-7816
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Business Management Accounting & Payroll Administrative Assistant Business Administration International Trade Legal Assistant Marketing & Sales Medical Office Assistant Sales Professional
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For Sale Miscellaneous
CDS $1 each, PSP 3000 + 8 games, CD am/fm player, protable DVD player. Daren weekdays after 5pm 604-241-0965
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*Annual starting revenue of $12,000-$120,000 *Guaranteed cleaning contracts *Professional training provided *Financing available *Ongoing support *Low down payment required Contact Coverall of BC A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning!
• Antiques & Collectibles • Gold & Sterling Silver Jewellery • Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings • Oriental & Inuit Soapstone Carvings • Ivory & Jade Carvings • Sterling Silver Flatware Sets & More • Several Dinner Sets • Royal Doulton, Hummel & Dresden Figurines • Oriental Porcelain • Several Persian Carpets • Bronzed Figures & Statues • Mantle Clocks, Wall Clocks & Vintage Lighting • Stained Glass Panels • Artwork (Oil Paintings, Watercolours & Limited Edition Prints) • 2 Gramaphones • Contents Of Several Estates & More…
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SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.
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Condos/ Townhouses
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Chilliwack
LARGE 2200SF 3br 2.5ba reno’d 3 lvl tnhse w/unique loft on 3rd floor, $269,900 604-799-0213 see uSELLaHOME.com id5578
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Langley/ Aldergrove
RENO’D 770SF 1 BR 2nd fl with new appls insuite laundry, pets kids ok $171,500 604-530-6247 see uSELLaHOME.com id5584
Condos/ Townhouses
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WALNUT GROVE quiet 1311sf 3br 1.5ba with private back yard SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! see uSELLaHOME.com id5539
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Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.
Richmond
STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-618-8362 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376
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Coquitlam
$6K BELOW assessment 850sf 2br 2ba top fl condo Westwood Plateau $279,900 604-968-4717 see uSELLaHOME.com id5633
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Surrey
NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4 br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxs garage $393,000 778-218-0389 see uSELLaHOME.com id5320
Surrey
NEWTON UPDATED 1007sf 2br ground lvl, private entry, insuite laundry, $196,900 604-592-2991 see uSELLaHOME.com id5598
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Ladner/ South Delta
WINDSOR WOODS 2 bdrm, 2 bath $315,000 Call 604-943-4851
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IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $404,900, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226
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NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699 see uSELLaHOME.com id5512
Port Moody
INLET & Mtn views, reno’d 928sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry rentals ok $228,500 604-936-7547 see uSELLaHOME.com id4642
UPPER LEVEL end unit 1200sf 2br 2ba townhome +55 complex updates $209,900 604-574-3987 see uSELLaHOME.com id5616 GUILDFORD QUIET 905sf top fl 2br condo, recent flooring paint etc $179,500 604-496-3397 see uSELLaHOME.com id5593
NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546
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'FIXER UPPER in MARPOLE. 2 bdrm 857sf $340K, park view. 201-1414 73rd. Pat Ginn SuttonWestCoast 604 220-9188
Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Many barriers, disruptions and sudden new conditions have assaulted you over the last several years. The weeks ahead bring a gentle, wise view of these “assaults of fortune.” You’ll understand, you’ll see society and its ways and your place in it. You’ll see your journey thus far, and the potential forward directions. By late December you’ll be mentally and spiritually refreshed, ready to charge the ramparts of ambition once again. Meanwhile, love, travel, learning and culture fill your days. Monday ends sexual, financial delays. Protect reputation Tuesday. Home succeeds Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: Recent delays end Monday – you can confidently make new plans and/or start new projects. The weeks ahead emphasize depths, mysteries, intimacy, “treasures,” commitment and consequence. You might march into a more significant bonding with someone you met in late October (or someone who returned to your life in November) – this can involve love or business, friends or “your audience.” Pursue money these weeks (Wednesday important) – you face a very lucky potential here. Your energy and charisma soar early week – start something! Trips, communications hard Friday, easy Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Recent delays end Monday afternoon, so step forward, start projects, or make relationship overtures (in love and business). The weeks ahead feature many meetings, new people, fresh horizons and new opportunities. You might relocate, sign or negotiate a contract (most likely, a work/service agreement) or meet a new attractive person who challenges, unsettles you, but could be your “right partner.” Rest, lie low Sunday to Tuesday eve. A financial, health or sexual matter reaches a hopeful (but lucky?) climax Tuesday. Your energy, charisma climb midweek. Good money moves Saturday.
Condos/ Townhouses
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LUXURY OCEANFRONT CONDOS 2BR/2BA was $850k now $399,900 Resort Spa Restaurant Golf Marina www.MarinSemiahmoo.com FORECLOSURE SALE Distress sale. Receive free list w/Pics $2 Mill and up. www.VancouverLuxury CondosForeclosure.com
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Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead feature work, though some “heart memory” of an attraction remains to relieve any drudgery. (It’s might be more than relief: a relationship could blossom into romantic intensity.) Recent delays end Monday, so you can move forward, start new projects and relationships, and give promises, especially in the zones of work, machinery, health and dependents. Your optimism, popularity and happiness rise Sunday to Tuesday. Retreat, rest midweek. Your energy and charisma move upward Friday (challenges) and Saturday (success!). Be wary of an ambitious partnership early week. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: A month of increased romance, (good) risk, lucky speculation, creativity and self-expression, pleasure and beauty has just begun. Threaded through all this pleasure will be various chores (legal, intellectual, writing chores?) and domestic demands. Don’t neglect these, as they might, oddly enough, prove supportive to your romantic, creative (etc.) interests. Avoid new starts through Tuesday afternoon. This day needs care with machinery, work, exertion. Happiness strikes midweek! Social joys, romance, popularity arrive; wishes come true. Retreat, rest and plan, Friday/ Saturday. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The weekly accent lies on home, kids, real estate, security, sales territory, retirement, nutrition, garden/farm, basement, landscape, and your foundations in career and love. Recent delays end Monday, though indecision lingers for a week or two. By Wednesday you can start mildly significant projects in career or more significant ones in home areas, real estate, etc. Your career project might be in real estate (etc.) or you might end one job/career, to make room for a new one. If you are in a romance, the weeks ahead intensify it – and your courage. The physical side grows hot.
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For Sale by Owner
Out of Province
5BDRM/3BTH HOUSE Steveston, Richmond Ideally near Westwind & Homer elementary & McMath High schools. Dbl. glzd, lrg deck, hard -wood, reno’d bathroom & kitchen $787,000. 604-762-6921
For Sale by Owner
S. Surrey/ White Rock
2BDRM/1.5BTH INVESTMENT Property in Lower Lonsdale. 862sq ft w/ 800sq ft patio. $289,000. Call: (604) 961-4349
EXECUTIVE LIVING gated 1864sf 4bedroom 2.5bath, main floor master bedroom, 19+ adult complex $568,900 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5552
2BDRM+DEN/2BTH CONDO for Sale Owner must SELL. Helen 604-762-7412 $269,500.See on http://propertyguys.com/propert y/index/id/69236
GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd fl condo, pool, exercise rm, party rm etc, $213,900 778-834-8224 see uSELLaHOME.com id5576
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W.End/Down/ Yaletown
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1 BD top floor in Chilliwack granite counters, 9’ ceilings, stack w/d. elec f/p. Secure underground parking. $149,000. 604-795-7367
SURREY CENTRE ½ block to mall, skytrain, SFU, 668sf 1br+ den $227,900 604-572-9095 see uSELLaHOME.com id5609
TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $249K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580 REDUCED TO sell 1536sf 3br 2.5ba 1 owner end unit 6 yr old townhome $319K 604-833-4246 see uSELLaHOME.com id5549
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CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $103,900 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500
New Westminster
Langley/ Aldergrove
Condos/ Townhouses
$10K BELOW assessment, 2br+ Den or 3br, 2ba 1083sf condo, Nr SFU $339,900 604-866-7326 see uSELLaHOME.com id5557
PRICE REDUCED 1200sf 2br 2ba upr lvl tnhouse +55 complx w/chairlift $199K 604-951-7738 see uSELLaHOME.com id5547 HUGE 1200SF 2br 2ba condo Kids, pets ok, 2nd fl with own side yard $285K 604-818-6080 see uSELLaHOME.com id5471
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HUGE 2650SF 4br 3.5ba 2 yr old 3 level tnhse, double sxs garage rec room $649,500 604-560-4109 see uSELLaHOME.com id5555
2BDRM/2BTH, $274,900 38 19797-64 Ave, LANGLEY Superb location updated upper end unit townhome w/vinylplank flr, bths, appls, paint, new roof. 2 sundecks, s/s+intrcm, garage. 604-533-6652 PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $310,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575
PARTIAL OCEAN view, large 1270 sf. 2 br + den 2 ba in a +45 building $295,000. 778-809-0769 see uSELLaHOME.com id5574
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REAL DEPARTURE Bay-No steep stairs on cliff front. Just 2 blks to sandy, usable beach. 8 min to ferry, shopping closer. 2,600 sq ft, 2 bdrm suite, active views, 3 full baths, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot w/ access to RV pad behind house. $439,000. Drive by 2895 Fairbanks (cnr Bay St.) Nanaimo. View by appointment. 250-585-1111, 250-729-7420
NICE FAMILY HOME South facing 3861 sq ft custom home (6028 sq ft lot) in Fleetwood/Tynehead, Surrey... 6 bedrooms, den/study, 3 1/2 bathrooms, maple kitchen. Large master bedroom has a BIG walkin closet, and beautiful mountain views. Neutral colours, bright and light throughout. Sweeping, double sided staircase. In-house vacuum system. In-law suite downstairs has 2 bedrooms, maple kitchen, laundry, separate entry and a large games/media room. Landscaped garden, private back yard, covered patio, hot tub, cedar deck. Primary school is a 3 minute walk, Surrey Sports & Leisure Complex (ice rink & pool) is a 2 min drive. 16939 - 84 Ave, Surrey. REDUCED to $679,800 Call 778-227-6253 THOM CREEK Ranch - House for Sale By Owner. In Chilliwack’s premier retirement complex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294 unfinished ready to model. In the top row with superb, unspoilable views of the City, mountains and way beyond. Excellent Clubhouse. Friendly neighbours $399,000 negotiable. No HST. 604-824-1892
Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2012
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Be gentle on the home front, reduce temper and impatience, until late December. A young child might be colicky. This interval will strain a weak love, marriage or business alliance. It can also bring a real estate oriented “partnership.” Monday ends November’s delays, but DON’T invest nor make a commitment before Tuesday night. Love, wisdom, travel, higher learning and culture draw you midweek – act Wednesday. Friday frustrates career initiatives; Saturday helps you succeed (in career, status, dealings with authorities). The weeks ahead emphasize travel, communications, friends. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Recent delays end Monday – but wait until Tuesday night, Wednesday to initiate any important action. Midweek favours investments, financial rearrangements, research, lifestyle changes and physical intimacy. Friday/ Saturday bring a broad, gentle outlook, possible love, certainly mellowness, wisdom. You’ll meet barriers and opposite opinions Friday, sweet congress and success Saturday. This week and the next few present you with money opportunities – seek new clients and/or a pay raise, buy/sell items, and chase a sensual person. December features more talk than action at workplace. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness will ride a year-high wave, until late December. Recent hold-backs dissolve. (Still, start nothing new – especially at work – before Tuesday night.) Early week brings health, work concerns. Chase relationships, make your claim, seize opportunities, advance toward a fresh new horizon – all Wednesday. You might start something which will have a big ending. Be diplomatic, as the lucky “other person” might be argumentative, cheeky. Take care with investments, health, secrets and sexual urges Friday – these matters succeed Saturday.
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Retreat during the weeks ahead. Rest, study, plan, rejuvenate your health, dress and eat sensibly. Be charitable, spiritual. Approach civil servants, institutions and corporate head offices – they favour you to late December. Your management and executive skills will be obvious. Sunday/Monday are romantic, but don’t start a new relationship. A major development might occur in home or real estate Sunday to Tuesday: reject cruelty. Tackle chores midweek – new or difficult ones Wednesday, routine ones Thursday. Exciting relationships irk you Friday, please you Saturday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Recent delays end Monday – but start nothing before Tuesday night. Be restful Sunday through Tuesday daytime: be at home, sleep, eat well, do domestic chores – in general, prepare yourself for imminent action. Which arrives Wednesday, as major romance, friendship, a creative surge or an adventurous or speculative streak propels you to reward. Tackle chores safely (and drive safely) Friday/Saturday. Save your harder chores for Saturday – don’t even start them Friday. The weeks ahead feature social delights, optimism, wish fulfillment, light romance – avoid belligerent people. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Recent delays end Monday, Pisces, but don’t start anything new before Tuesday night. The weeks ahead feature ambition, career, prestige relations – make a mark in the world! Now to late December, money wishes will come true. You might deal with an assertive friend (if you’re female, with a testosterone-laden male). Sunday/Monday bring errands, casual friends and communications. You can lay an excellent “floor” under your projects Wednesday, or make great strides in home, garden, with kids. What’s started this day will grow. Passion’s frustrated Friday, rewarded Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca
The Richmond News November 23, 2012 A39
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6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
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Houses - Sale
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6020
Houses - Sale
6020-06
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6020-08
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Chilliwack
Coquitlam
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-24
North Delta
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6020
Houses - Sale
6020-34
Surrey
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-34
Surrey
CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf 8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom, 2 suites, $649K 604-441-9652 see uSELLaHOME.com id5563
NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba ½ duplex with 2br bsment suite $475K incl. HST 604-728-1419 see uSELLaHOME.com id5591
CLAYTON IMMACULATE 3523 sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite across from park $648K 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5551
QUEEN MARY large 3700sf 7br+ den 5ba on 7869sf lot, 2br side suite $739,000 778-688-3621 see uSELLaHOME.com id5615
CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba, on quiet CDS, suite potential in basement, $575K 604-619-0603. See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559
RIVER & MTN views Royal Hts 4683sf 7br 7ba backs on greenBelt, ste $749,900 604-649-6030 see uSELLaHOME.com id5623
CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba 3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GD lot, $789,800 778-549-2056 see uSELLaHOME.com id5564
TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5ba executive home 12,077sf lot, with side suite, $850K 604-575-7311 see uSELLaHOME.com id5350
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6020-02 West Van DUNDARAVE HOUSE 2 stories, 4 BR, 4bath, office, lrg kitchen/fam rm, 3 car heated garage, nr shops/schls, beach, 4100sf, lot 8119sf, great value, $2,388,000. 604-730-9912
6020
Houses - Sale
6020-01
Abbotsford
AT ASSESSED value 2200sf 5 br 2.5ba backing onto greenbelt suite pot $379,900 604-557-2205 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5618
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AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $369,900 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603
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6020-04
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6020-12
Ladner/ South Delta
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Burnaby
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6020-14
Langley/ Aldergrove
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New Westminster
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6020-24
North Delta
6020-36 E. NEWTON 4000sf 8br 5.5ba 2 yr old 3 level home w/3 br bsmt suite $699K 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5628
Port Moody
6020-34
FLEETWOOD ACROSS from School, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5ba w/suites $579K 604-434-3482 see uSELLaHOME.com id5577
Other Areas BC
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126/70 AVE 3500sf megahome 7br 6ba 2 suites rec room 7200 sf lot $709,900 778-895-0997 see uSELLaHOME.com id5644 GREEN TIMBERS beautifully updated 3100sf 5br 3.5ba, suite 8400sf lot $575K 604-340-1551 see uSELLaHOME.com id5631
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6025
Industrial/ Commercial
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6030
Lots & Acreage
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Vancouver East Side
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6020-52
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Tsawwas.
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6020-38 OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½ bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suite potenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813 see uSELLaHOME.com id5606
6020-22
From 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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When:
6020-26
6020-30
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6605
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2004 CHRYSLER Sebring, $3995. Stock# Y12061A. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
Auto Miscellaneous
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1981 LINCOLN Town car, signature series, stock, collector plates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367
1964 FORD Falcon 289, auto, 2 door, hardtop, restored, $6,900. 'C plated'. Call 604-585-2397
1967 DODGE Cornet 500, beautifully restored, $25,500 obo, 604-946-2932, 604-916-9249
1969 MERCEDES Benz 280S, collector plates, excellent condition, $6500. 604-723-3654
1998 HONDA Goldwing SE + Champion Daytona 2+2 conv. sidecar, loaded, 36K, new cond, classic, $14,900. 604 945-0376
1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, red, v6, 2 dr, 50k, a/c, auto, exc int, 1 owner, $6500. 604-533-3191
1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $7,500 obo. Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516
1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo, white on burgundy, all rcrds, new exhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, great cond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945
1999 BENTLEY Arnage Stunning sapphire on cream interior. Quick 4.4L twin turbo. Non smoker, No accidents. Mint. Looks new! $44,900. Call 604-889-2525
2011 FOCUS S SEDAN 4DR SDN silver $ 11,950 #1109552A WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister
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Luxury Cars
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 DR Fully loaded,kept inside,in family from new $2995.604-899-6119
2001 CORVETTE Z06 black on black, absolute mint cond, 55k. Must sell! $32,000. 604-574-7629
2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic 93,500 kms Excellent condition. $10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941 email: juliekemble@hotmail.com 2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded, leather, sunroof, very clean, 130K, $24,900. 604-999-4097
2008 HARLEY D, Nighttrain, 110 cu.in 11K, cost $31K, ask $20K, 604-847-9353 (Chill) after 5pm
2008 HARLEY D, Sportster, 1200low, 4400km, cost $14K, ask $10K, 604-847-9353 Chill aft 5pm 2010 TRIUMPH American Motorcycle, 900 cc, never driven, $8500 obo. 604-533-4962 morn/ eve
2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Automatic 80,000 kms, silver ext, black leather int, sunroof, tow hitch, nav, bluetooth. $40,000. Call: (604) 913-9221
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1971 CHEVY Suburban, 3 dr 350 automatic, body work all done, needs paint and interior, air cared. $4500 obo. 604-769-4799.
1989 BENTLEY Eight, Immac, 68,000 kms, gorgeous charcoal/ tan, no accidents, show winner $19,900 obo 604-889-2525
1986 HARLEY Davidson SLHTC, loaded with options, 34K km original, show bike, collectors plate, $13,000, 604-946-4553
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1976 THUNDERBIRD, 1 owner, no accidents, serious inquiries. only. Call 604-465-7997 1976 MGB Roadster. British racing green colour. 4 speed. New top and carpet. Engine work done. $6,995. 604-591-8566
2007 YAMAHA RI Dark Red & Black Double & Single seat cover 12600 KM Custom Front & Rear Lights Twin Black Carbon Fibre Akrapovic Exhaust - Very fast and awesome, Mint Condition (Cloverdale) $7900 Call 604-788-0060
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1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1 owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb, pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900 obo, Don 604-826-7012
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Collectibles & Classics
1963 FORD FALCON Futura, auto, 6cyl, 2 door hardtop, low mlg, new paint and brakes, $7500 604-874-4397
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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 268K. $5,000 Call: (604) 316-2527 Great Car
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1993 PLYMOUTH Sundance 126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2000 obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353
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1996 CHEVY Silverado 2500, extended cab, bed liner, cloth int, ps pb pw, incls tow kit, exc cond $2500 firm. Don 604-988-0170 1997 FORD F250, V8, extend cab, good cond, 200,000 kms, $4500 obo. 604-940-0154
2005 GMC Sierra Stock# KK1373B $9995. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2005 HONDA CR-V LX $14,888, 159K, EH07986 Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
1997 JAGUAR XK8 cpe, black, blk lther int, 84,000 ks, full load, all records, DB7 rims, sport pckg $9900 firm. 778-889-6557
2004 NISSAN Maxima SE $13,888,91k, EH64446 Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
1999 SUZUKI Grand Vitara, fully loaded, 4 door, all wheel drive, white, $7000. Call 604-518-3166
1998 HONDA Civic SI black, loaded, sunroof, CD changer, 170k kms, aircared, lady driven. Must see. $4800. 604-591-7526
2005 KIA Amante, $7995. Stock# Y11239B. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2005 SATURN Vue, $6995. Stock# V12275A. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2006 Chevrolet Equinox LT Automatic 86,000 kms 6 cylinder,leather seats,sunroof,air conditioning 5x cd player 6 way pioneer speakers $12,250. Call: (778) 859-7204
2000 AUDI S4 2.7T, 6sp, 4wd. Blk with blk leather int. Upgraded exhaust, turbos & more. 219,000 km $9800 778-229-0283
2005 VW CABRIOLET automatic, immaculate, no accidents, 85500 km. $9,999 obo. 604-341-6543
2000 MERCEDES E55 AMG, beautiful, exc cond, 113K, price to sell, $12,900, 778-846-2933 2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fully loaded, 300 HP 6 spd. 125,000 km on body, only 44,000 km on engine $15,500. 604-241-0357
2001 DODGE Ram 1500, Stock# V12349B $7995. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2006 Ford F150 XL, 4X4, 5.4L, extended cab, seats 6, long box, canopy, A/C, 107K. $12,950. must sell! (604) 773-4235.
2002 Honda CR-V EX Automatic 33,000 kms. One driver, excellent condition, no accidents, Dealer maintained, receipts available. New front brakes. $11,700. 604-732-3190
2003 FORD F250 4x4 XL $8500 obo, 187,000 km, auto, 604-323-3662 or 604-315-9384
2003 Nissan Xterra, 162,000 kms, 5 Sp. A/C Power Grp, New Trans/Clutch, New Exhaust, New Brakes, 17" Wheels, Tow Pkge. $7,900 Call: (604) 218-5460
2004 FORD F350, Diesel, pristine cond Stk# AB10252A. $15,995. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2007 FORD ESCAPE, V6 XLT 4WD 3L, 64k, Exc.Cond. $12,900 obo. Must sell! 604-522-6877
2007 GMC Yukon Denali, $34,888 61K, 6 sp/auto, AWD, EH371775, Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
2001 TOYOTA Corolla, 86,400 km, Auto, A/C, New Tires, Battery. $5,900. 604-594-2992
2002 BMW 525i Agent maintained, 200,000km. Fully loaded, exc cond. $7K (778) 991-4001
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2008 HYUNDAI Santa Fe LTD, White, Stk# K13215A $17,995. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2009 Volkswagen GTI Golf. DSG/18" rims/leather/power S/R. New tires. 65,000 kms. Factory warranty. $21,600. (604) 731-9739
2010 BMW 328XI, AWD, loaded, metallic black sapphire with black interior colour, never smoked in, no accidents, auto steptronic $29,900. 604-821-0440, 778-242-5503 Serviced at Brian Jessel BMW
2010 MAZDA 6 GS, $15,888, 65K, EH30195 Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108 2007 BMW 525i 88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded $21,900 obo. 604-532-9292
2003 MAZDA Prote´ge´ 5, 5 spd, 140K km, new water pump, timing belt & front wheel bearings, sunroof, pwr windows, locks, cruise, aircared, nice cond. $7,000. 778-227-2010
2004 DODGE Durango, 4 dr SUV, 128,104 $11,995 Stk# K121193B. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
Sports & Imports
1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C. Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc condition. $6,500. 604-786-6495
RV’s/Trailers
1999 HYUNDAI Elantra, 4 door, maroon, 148K, aircared, runs well, $2000, 604-946-2462
2007 VOLVO XC 90, leather, loaded, Stk# BB3125A. $17,995. Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2004 HYUNDAI Elantra 79 K km, 5 spd, 2.0L, 4 cyl, new clutch, a/c, loaded, $5999. 604-980-0051
2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 129,000km Single owner. Fully loaded, sunroof, heated seats, 5speed $10,500 604-329-6735
2004 JAGUAR X-type 102,000km, Auto, 2.5, V6, no accident $10,500. 778-862-6891
2009 HONDA Odyssey EXL, $28,888 5 sp/Auto, FWD, M625501A, Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
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2007 YARIS 4DR SDN AUTO pw pl green $7,888 #2791785 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister
1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IB Fresh water cooled Exc cond. Well maint. Lots of extras, c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564
2004 TITANIUM model 32E 37DS, 2 slides, mint cond, 1 owner, $27,900. 604 535-8688
2005 40’ Vectra Cummings Diesel Pusher,Freightliner Evolution Chasis,air ride & independant front suspetion,tow package, 33610 mi.3 slides auto everything-awnings,levelling jacks,sunvisors,floor cover, retactable cord & hose etc. Air (Jake) brakes,King sleep # bed, Washer/Dryer, Lge slide out storage. Heated storage, $119,900, 778 835-3455.
2005 FOUR WINDS Class C 30’ sleeps 7, like new cond, 132,000 km, $24,888 778-748-6874 rgprojectmanager@yahoo.com
2007 PROWLER 5th wheel, 32 ft, grt family rv, fibreglass, slideout, bunkbeds, air/cond, sleeps 8 $19,900. 604-824-1426
24’ SEA RAY 240 turn key & go, eng i/o, GM V8, surveyed, good shape. $6500. 604-552-3961
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2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed, rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph 604-792-2201 Chilliwack
TOYOTA HIACE CAMPERVAN 90 2.8l deisel,auto, camp in comfort $15,400. 604-275-3443
2009 BIGFOOT 30MH28TE Top of line, immaculate, loaded, low kms, $88,650. 604-230-7546
1998 NOMAD 5th Wheel 25 ft. 1 slide; Standup/walk around Bdrm $12,000 604-796-2866
40’ MOUNTAIN Aire, Dsl pusher Like new. incl tow jeep. $69,000. Ph 604 795-9967
2012 MAZDA 5 GS $18,888, 33,166 km, EH32680 Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738
2004 BMW 530i, 92K, MS89364A, Auto, 6 speed $16,888 Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT red with grey int., well maint., lady driven $4800. Serious inquires only. Ph 604-997-2583
2008 DODGE GRAND Caravan, 54K, like new, Michelan tires, $13,900. 604-922-7367
2011 NISSAN Versa S $12,888, 38,750 km EH98482 Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
REDUCED MUST SELL!! $15,800 2009 Volkswagen BEETLE/BUG. light blue ext. black int. 38,500kms, automatic, fully loaded, sunroof mfgr. warranty. call 604-836-1014
9173 1992 BMW 325i Auto 87,000 km, one lady owner, exc cond, no accident. $6,800. 778-829-8663
2003 NEWMAR Dutch Star, 3 slides, 39’, 65,000mi, full paint freight liner Chassis, 330 Cat engine. Computer desk, solid desk oak cabinets. $73,500. Ph 604-846-5046 Chwk
2003 KIA Sedona EX 2tone silver /grey, 3.5ltr,auto, pw/ps, am/fm, cd, 5dr, 7pass, cloth seats, roof rack, 171K, $3900 604-820-0486
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2007 TOYOTA Camry LE, 4 dr, special leather, auto, 89K, f/load, $14,800 obo, 604-808-9518
2004 GMC Yukon XL, auto, 244Kms, 2WD, p/s, p/w, cruise. $6950. Jim 604-377-5751
2005 Acura MDX 122,700 kms Excellent Condition, many nice luxury features. 3rd row seating makes this a very reliable and safe family vehicle $16,000 email: jthomson0621@gmail.com 2008 FORD Pickup Lariat, 49,000km, loaded + +, $37,500 Must Sell! 604-313-2763
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912
2007 NISSAN Versa, Blue, manual, Stk# K12359A $4,888 Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331 2012 LEXUS RX350, V6, full loaded, 6/mo, no accidents, navi, rear camera, top model, 6 yr wrty, $52,800, obo, 604-925-3111
2003 FORD Windstar, exc condition, 1 owner, blue, loaded, 102K, $6000, 604-244-7114
1980 SAN JUAN, 7.7, 5 good Sails, good motor furling, good condition, $5800, 604-568-2050
2007 KIA Rio 5, 5 dr, blk, 5sp, 1 owner, 72K, exc cond, incls winter tires, $7500 obo, 604-603-2548 2009 ACURA RDX Tech Pkg74K, $26,888, EH01133, auto/5 speed, fully loaded Signature Mazda D#11029 1-855-781-5108
2008 FORD Escape Hybrid, Grey, Stk# Y12073B, $14,995 Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2001 Toyota Celica GT Auto 138,000 kms -many extras $8,950. Call: (604) 690-6235
2006 SATURN Ion, $5995. Stock# K12438A, Richmond Suzuki 604-273-0331
2002 Ford Escape Black w/ Grey Auto, V6, 2 WD, A/C,new trans. 202,000kms Clean Good Cond. $5200. (778) 772-5513
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2004 PLEASUREWAY Plateau M/H, Mercedes Benz diesel, Mi. 61,588K, Immac cond & loaded. $54,900. Ph 1-604-220-5005
2005 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 dr coupe stnd, 119,000k’s, $4800 obo. Ph 604-798-0767 lve mess
1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 160,000km, from desert $23,900 1-780-945-7945 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com
Vans
2003 Dodge Caravan 173,000 kms Well maintained. Pwr Pkg, AC, CD. $3,500 (604) 946-9254
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash paid for full sized vehicles. 604-518-3673
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Vans
2002 SIENNA 4DR LE gray $ 8,888 #2299506 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister
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Taxes are extra. Prices are while quantities last and available only on November 23, 2012. Dealer may sell handsets for less. Discount offer valid only at participating locations. Restrictions may apply on combining discount offers with other offers or promotions. Additional terms and conditions apply. Subject to change without notice. © 2012 Mobilicity. ‘Mobilicity’, ‘Now that’s smart.’, the Mobilicity designs and the Mobilicity logo are trademarks of Mobilicity. Other trademarks shown may be held by their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Mobilicity Stores Burnaby Station Square Crystal Mall Delta 8673 120th St, Unit B Richmond Aberdeen Centre Admiralty Centre Lansdowne Centre Presidents Plaza
Authorized Dealers Surrey Central City Guildford Town Centre 10255 King George Hwy Payal Business Centre 7238 137th St, Unit 105 9589 128th St Vancouver 1641 Commercial Dr, Unit 105 568 Dunsmuir St 6330 Fraser St
526 West Broadway Harbour Centre Tinseltown 1463 Kingsway Ave Commercial Drive SkyTrain Station
Burnaby Mobo Electronics: Madison Centre, 1899 Rosser Ave Cellular Baby: Metropolis at Metrotown
North Vancouver Lonsdale Quay, 144 Chadwick Crt
New Westminster MVP Electronics: 807 Carnarvon St
New Westminster Westminster Centre
North Vancouver Cellular Baby: Capilano Mall
West Vancouver Cellular Baby: Park Royal South
Port Moody iBay Communications Inc: 2929 St. John St, Unit 2
Vancouver Leading Age Computer & Electronics: 3399 Kingsway Kingdom Photo: 3263 West Broadway Mobilicity: 3081 Main St
Richmond Cellular Baby: Richmond Centre
Deltastyle: 1523 West Broadway Green Cartridge: 740 East Broadway Mobile Republic: 807 Hornby St 665 Robson St Konbiniya Japanese Market: 1238 Robson St Cellular Baby: 1160 Davie St, Unit 120
Surrey Freedom Wireless: 7028 120th St, Unit 210 Surrey Wireless: 9536 120th St Wise Electronics: 7945 132nd St, Unit 104 Price Pro: 6911 King George Hwy
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39999 was $54999
was $12999
BlackBerry® Curve™ 9320
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900
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Taxes are extra. Prices are while quantities last and available only on November 23, 2012. Dealer may sell handsets for less. Discount offer valid only at participating locations. Restrictions may apply on combining discount offers with other offers or promotions. Additional terms and conditions apply. Subject to change without notice. © 2012 Mobilicity. ‘Mobilicity’, ‘Now that’s smart.’, the Mobilicity designs and the Mobilicity logo are trademarks of Mobilicity. Other trademarks shown may be held by their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Mobilicity Stores Burnaby Station Square Crystal Mall Delta 8673 120th St, Unit B Richmond Aberdeen Centre Admiralty Centre Lansdowne Centre Presidents Plaza
Authorized Dealers Surrey Central City Guildford Town Centre 10255 King George Hwy Payal Business Centre 7238 137th St, Unit 105 9589 128th St Vancouver 1641 Commercial Dr, Unit 105 568 Dunsmuir St 6330 Fraser St
526 West Broadway Harbour Centre Tinseltown 1463 Kingsway Ave Commercial Drive SkyTrain Station
Burnaby Mobo Electronics: Madison Centre, 1899 Rosser Ave Cellular Baby: Metropolis at Metrotown
North Vancouver Lonsdale Quay, 144 Chadwick Crt
New Westminster MVP Electronics: 807 Carnarvon St
New Westminster Westminster Centre
North Vancouver Cellular Baby: Capilano Mall
West Vancouver Cellular Baby: Park Royal South
Port Moody iBay Communications Inc: 2929 St. John St, Unit 2
Vancouver Leading Age Computer & Electronics: 3399 Kingsway Kingdom Photo: 3263 West Broadway Mobilicity: 3081 Main St
Richmond Cellular Baby: Richmond Centre
Deltastyle: 1523 West Broadway Green Cartridge: 740 East Broadway Mobile Republic: 807 Hornby St 665 Robson St Konbiniya Japanese Market: 1238 Robson St Cellular Baby: 1160 Davie St, Unit 120
Surrey Freedom Wireless: 7028 120th St, Unit 210 Surrey Wireless: 9536 120th St Wise Electronics: 7945 132nd St, Unit 104 Price Pro: 6911 King George Hwy
Langley H S Mobile World & Electronic Services: 20477 Fraser Hwy Coquitlam Mobile Republic: 2929 Barnet Hwy
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526 West Broadway Harbour Centre Tinseltown 1463 Kingsway Ave Commercial Drive SkyTrain Station
Burnaby Mobo Electronics: Madison Centre, 1899 Rosser Ave Cellular Baby: Metropolis at Metrotown
5630% '4716.+*3 Lonsdale Quay, 144 Chadwick Crt
New Westminster MVP Electronics: 807 Carnarvon St
New Westminster Westminster Centre
5630% '4716.+*3 Cellular Baby: Capilano Mall
&*20 '4716.+*3 Cellular Baby: Park Royal South
Port Moody iBay Communications Inc: 2929 St. John St, Unit 2
'4716.+*3 Leading Age Computer & Electronics: 3399 Kingsway Kingdom Photo: 3263 West Broadway Mobilicity: 3081 Main St
,$1%!67/ Cellular Baby: Richmond Centre
Deltastyle: 1523 West Broadway Green Cartridge: 740 East Broadway Mobile Republic: 807 Hornby St 665 Robson St Konbiniya Japanese Market: 1238 Robson St Cellular Baby: 1160 Davie St, Unit 120
Surrey Freedom Wireless: 7028 120th St, Unit 210 Surrey Wireless: 9536 120th St Wise Electronics: 7945 132nd St, Unit 104 Price Pro: 6911 King George Hwy
Langley H S Mobile World & Electronic Services: 20477 Fraser Hwy Coquitlam Mobile Republic: 2929 Barnet Hwy