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Clare Scott photo This man and woman were rescued by Richmond Fire-Rescue following a Saturday afternoon trek to Shady Island, where an outing went awry courtesy a fast-incoming tide.
Man, woman rescued after Shady Island trek Tide trapped pair, but firefighters came to their rescue Don Fennell photo With Richmond’s Man in Motion Rick Hansen (left) by his side, Vince Miele (chair of the Richmond Centre for Disability) gives a celebratory salute to the crowd upon entering the Richmond Olympic Oval Legacy Plaza Sunday. Miele, who brought his grandson along for the ride, had the honour of carrying the medal in the final leg of the Richmond portion of the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay.
Rick Hansen gets hometown cheer 25th Anniversary Relay comes to Richmond by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Man in Motion came home to thunderous applause Sunday. Despite a steady downpour, Richmond's Rick Hansen was greeted enthusiastically by more than 200 supporters on the final leg of his hometown 25th anniversary relay at the Richmond Olympic Oval legacy plaza. “This has been an unbelievable opportunity for me, to have traveled the world and to recognize the incredible progress that's been made in making a cure for spinal chord injuries becom-
ing a possibility for the future, and inclusion for people with disabilities everywhere,” said Hansen. “And I'm so thrilled to be celebrating with you here in Richmond, my hometown.” Hansen also took the opportunity to extend a special thank you to those wearing yellow jerseys—“the many in motion who represent millions of Canadians who step up to make a difference.” That group in Richmond included Richmond wheelchair and community activist Vince Miele, former VANOC chair John Furlong, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Canadian and world men's figure skating champion Patrick Chan. Hansen said of Miele, who was the day's final medal bearer (carrying it from 5640 Hollybridge Way to the oval): “He’s a good friend and men-
tor of mine, someone who was there (during rehabilitation at GF Strong) who wheeled in and said to me 'You can move forward, I'm here for you.' He supported me when I needed that and he wasn't there just for me, but thousands around the province. He’s worked tirelessly to make things more accessible and inclusive for others.” The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay wrapped up yesterday at the Terry Fox Plaza at B.C. Place Stadium in Vancouver, capping a nine-month journey 25 years to the day when the original Man In Motion tour ended. In 1985, Hansen embarked on his world tour, travelling 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries over two years. He raised over $26 million for spinal cord injury research. •For more photos, see our slideshow at richmondreview.com.
by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Clare Scott knew better than to shake her head and utter a “tsk, tsk” when she saw Richmond Fire-Rescue come to the aid of a man and a woman who had apparently become trapped Saturday afternoon on Shady Island off Steveston when the tide quickly rolled in. Instead, she snapped some shots of the “dramatic rescue” with her Nikon D7000, and reminisced. It was about 25 years ago, as a teenager living in Richmond, that Scott and some of her young friends also found themselves high and dry on Shady Island. They had all told their parents that they were staying at each other’s place, so none of their parents even knew they were missing that night, she recounted. “And of course, there were no cell phones back then,” chuckled Scott, a teacher at Hugh Boyd secondary who is also a mom. And so the group of friends spent the night, she said. It’s a story Scott has shared with her children, now in their teens. So when she came upon the scene Saturday around 3 p.m., it was a familiar story. Despite the signs warning of the perils of making the crossing on the slick, jagged rocks comprising the weir that reaches out to the island, this man and woman did exactly that, and were trapped when the tide came in. According to Scott, the pair were dressed only in summer clothes, and carried a backpack. See Page 5
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Traffic chaos at night market opening Two Asianthemed night markets pulling in thousands of customers each night by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Thousands of customers flocked to the city’s two night markets last weekend—drawing large crowds and creating traffic gridlock. “What is a word beyond successful, overwhelming? It was more than what we expected in terms of attendance,” said Raymond Cheung, organizer of the Richmond Night Market, which opened for its first weekend last Friday. The market—its first year at the Duck Island location—caused heavy traffic delays in north Richmond, particularly around River Rock Casino Resort, on Friday and Saturday nights. So popular was the market, by 10 p.m. on the first two market nights, one-third of food booths were sold out. Cheung said at least 10,000 people came to the market each night, with attendance falling with the rain Sunday and Monday. All that traffic didn’t sit well with casino operators, who are calling on the city to address traffic issues. Casino spokesperson Howard Blank said there was a lack of traffic control personnel and training,
along with a lack of signs advising motorists of the correct route. He said traffic delayed the casino’s George Thorogood concert by 25 minutes—and 80 ticket-buyers didn’t even make it in for the start of the Friday night concert. “We have to be on top of this immediately, because if you run for a few weeks in a row with impossible traffic you are going to lose your valued guests. And that’s something we’ve been concerned about all along.” But Cheung said after a weekend of “tuning up,” he expects traffic— and gate lineups—to improve. He said a lot of customers already took advantage of the market’s proximity to the Canada Line, and he expects more people to use transit to access future markets. Mayor Malcolm Brodie said the city is aware of the market’s traffic issues, and are investigating. “Most of the issues seem to revolve around volumes of traffic, so it’s a matter of collectively analyzing where the bottlenecks lay and how to alleviate them.” Brodie said traffic volume at the other market—the Summer Night Market on Vulcan Way behind Home Depot—was busy, but normal. Operator Paul Cheung said 18,000 people attended his market on both Friday and Saturday for opening weekend earlier this month, and attendance is similar to last year during peak season. “It’s amazingly spectacular. I’m quite surprised by the amount of people,” he said. “Obviously the rainy days didn’t do to well for us but in terms of Friday, Saturday, with good weather, it was very packed.” Paul Cheung credited the Summer Night Market’s regular neighbourhood consultation in avoid-
Branko Popazivanov photo The Chinese Youth Dance Group performed at the Richmond Night Market’s opening last weekend.
ing traffic headaches, along with tweaks made to control traffic— such as moving the pay parking booth to the exit instead of the entrance.
His market’s shuttle bus—connecting Vulcan Way with Bridgeport Station—has been full almost each trip, said Paul Cheung, adding traffic at his rival’s market has
led to a new pickup spot on Great Canadian Way. Both markets will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights all summer.
Time-limits, not meters pitched for Steveston streets ‘Strong opposition’ to pay parking in village; pay lot for employees an option by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond City Hall is urging elected officials to keep parking free on Steveston streets—at least for now.
After mulling parking meters for the village to increase turnover, staff are now suggesting more enforcement of time limits, permit parking in lanes and measures to stop spillover in residential areas. City staff pitched parking meters as a way to accommodate more visitors in the village during the busy summer season after the Steveston Harbour Authority started charging $2 an hour for most spots in its off-street lots last summer. But consultation netted “mixed support,” according to city transportation planner Joan Caravan. “Amongst individuals and residents, there is strong opposition to the introduction of pay parking on city streets and lots with most stating that such a program would be detrimental to local businesses and that residents should be allowed to park for free,” she said in her report. The new parking plan, which council’s public
works and transportation committee will vote on Thursday, calls for changes from June 11 to Sept. 30. An equivalent of 1.5 full-time bylaw officers would be hired to enforce a two-hour daytime limit in the village. That $39,000 cost would be “more than offset” by parking fines, according to staff. And parking in lanes would be converted to permit-only, meaning a $50 permit would allow access to about 60 village spaces. Such moves could prompt motorists to park in residential areas, so staff are also proposing new signs at entrances of single-family neighbourhoods. The signs would alert motorists to an existing bylaw that limits parking on streets abutting any residential or commercial premise to three hours—unless the vehicle belongs to the property owner. In neighbourhoods with apartments—where
the bylaw doesn’t apply—staff are suggesting a blanket three-hour time limit for parking. Meanwhile, a Steveston Harbour Authority board member has another solution. Robert Kiesman, community representative on the authority’s board, wants to work with the Steveston Merchants Association to allow village employees to park in the authority’s Chatham Street gravel lot—for a “reasonable” fee. “This plan is not about raising revenue. It is about altering behaviour and habits that are harming our quaint little village and putting it at risk,” said Kiesman in a letter to the city. “We’ve been talking about this problem for far too long now—it’s time to try something.” Other traffic measures are being suggested ahead of the busy summer season, including on-street bike corrals to take bikes off busy sidewalks, and special parking for motorcycles and scooters.
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City Page Community news covering May 23 to June 6, 2012 This children’s art exhibit consists of pieces created by 20 Richmond child care centres, each creating one group project unique to their centre. Projects include sculpture, painting, drawing, models, story writing and posters, as well as documentation of the learning journey. Recyclable materials have been used as much as possible.
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Volunteer Richmond Information Services, the Richmond Child Care Alliance and the City’s Child Care Development Advisory Committee are pleased to sponsor this children’s art exhibit in celebration of “May is Child Care Month.”
Finance Committee Monday, June 4, 2012 Anderson Room, City Hall Following General Purposes Committee meeting
General Purposes Committee Monday, June 4, 2012 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.
Our World, Our Cultures Children’s art exhibit in celebration of Child Care Month Come and see “Our World, Our Cultures” through the eyes of a child on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Richmond Caring Place Atrium, 7000 Minoru Boulevard.
2012 Property tax notices mailed Due date is Tuesday, July 3 If you have not received your property tax notice by May 31, please contact the Property Tax Office at 604-276-4145 immediately. All property owners are responsible for payment of property taxes and applicable penalties, regardless of whether or not a tax notice is received. A five per cent penalty is charged on all current taxes remaining unpaid after Tuesday, July 3. If you are eligible for the Provincial Home Owner Grant, please ensure you complete before the due date, otherwise the amount of the grant will be subject to penalties mentioned above. To make things easier, you can pay your taxes online with your bank and claim the home owner grant on the City of Richmond website. For more information, visit www.richmond.ca (City Hall > Finance, Taxes & Budgets > Budgets & Financial Reporting > Municipal Tax Breakdown).
Call to artists No. 3 Road median railing public art contest The City of Richmond Public Art Program seeks an artist or
artist team to create public artwork that will be installed along a median railing on No. 3 Road between Browngate Road and Cambie Road, at Aberdeen Canada Line Station.
Steveston Commercial (CS2); and (2) issue a Heritage Alteration Permit for 3811 Moncton Street in accordance with the Development Permit (DP 12602996).
Professional and amateur artists are encouraged to apply and submit an original, two-dimensional concept image of their idea. All are welcome to submit more than one design. This competition is open to anyone, of any age, who lives, works or attends school in the City of Richmond. Current City of Richmond employees and Public Art Advisory Committee members (as well as immediate family members) may not apply.
3. 11000 Twigg Place (formerly part of 11060 and 11200 Twigg Place) - DV 12-603451 - British Columbia Marine Employers Association - To vary the provisions of the Richmond Zoning Bylaw to increase the maximum height for accessory structures from 20 m to 50 m, at 11000 Twigg Place (formerly part of 11060 and 11200 Twigg Place) on a site zoned “Industrial (I).”
The winning artist receives $1,500 and their artwork will be installed in September 2012. The submission deadline is 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31. For more information and an application form, visit www.richmond.ca/culture/publicart/ opportunities.
Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, May 30 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 4151, 4171 and 4191 No. 4 Road - DP 11-592266 Kraftsmen Holdings Ltd. – To: (1) permit the construction of 25 threestorey townhouse units at 4151, 4171 and 4191 No. 4 Road on a site zoned Townhousing (ZT67); and (2) vary the provisions of the Richmond Zoning Bylaw to: (a) reduce the minimum lot size from 0.5 ha (1.24 ac) to 0.38 ha (0.94 ac); and (b) reduce the minimum north side yard setback from 3.0 m to 1.6 m to allow a garbage and recycling enclosure attached to the proposed Building 7 to encroach into the side yard setback. 2. 3811 Moncton Street - DP 12-602996 / HA 12-602998 - City of Richmond – To: (1) permit the rehabilitation of the exterior of the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society Building, a designated Heritage Building, in order to re-use the building as a wing of the Steveston Museum at 3811 Moncton Street on a site zoned
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4. 8900 No. 1 Road - DP 12-603496 Fusion Project Management Ltd. - To permit store front improvements to the existing commercial building at 8900 No. 1 Road on a site zoned “Neighbourhood Commercial (CN).” For more information, please call 604-276-4395.
Free family fun offered at Public Works open house Saturday, June 2 Come learn more about the programs, services and equipment that keeps our city running when the City of Richmond hosts its annual Engineering and Public Works open house from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2 at the City Operations Yard, 5599 Lynas Lane. This event offers a hands-on experience that includes plenty to do for all ages. From water and sewer services, road works, snow removal, and emergency to environmental programs, you can meet the people who make it all work and keep Richmond one of Canada’s safest and most livable communities.
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Fraser River current can be deadly From Page 1 Richmond Fire-Rescue deputy chief Jim Wishlove said he was called directly on his cell phone by an area resident who saw the pair as they were making their return trip, with the strong current swirling around their ankles. Worried about a repeat of the tragic fatalities that occurred in the same spot more than a decade ago, the resident asked for Wishlove’s help, and within minutes a technical rescue team was at the scene and helping them out. The pair, in their 20s, had been on the island and were slowly making their way back, but an up-river tide was giving them difficulty, he said. Wishlove urged the resident to relay the message to the pair that they should stay put, about
a third of the way back toward land. In just minutes, the current had reached up to their knees and thighs, he said. A male and a female firefighter donned dry suits and flippers, and brought them back one at a time, with flotation devices. They were then checked over for hypothermia by paramedics. Said Scott: “The rescue took about 20 to 30 minutes, was very exciting to see, and great to see the quick rescue efforts and back-up plans made by our local fire rescue teams.” Wishlove said Saturday’s story could have been minutes away from being a tragedy. The pair were within minutes of being swept off their feet, and could have been in real trouble out
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and a 16-year-old girl—an out-of-town visitor whose name was never released—drowned after a group of four youths made a day trip to Shady Island. Four people had walked onto the island via a stone jetty, but when they wanted to return around 3 p.m., they found themselves trapped on the island. The pair and a 17-year-old, Wilson Chiu, were swept up-river by a strong current. Chiu, a cousin of the drowned girl, was dragged about 400 metres and then rescued. He suffered from hypothermia. Richmond’s Henry Cheng, 17, was also part of the group, but returned to the island after swimming out part of the way. He was rescued from the island and was unhurt.
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in the Fraser River. “They probably don’t realize how lucky they were from a tragic outcome.” Wishlove said the pair were embarrassed at all the attention the rescue drew, with people drawn to the site on a warm sunny Saturday afternoon by the sounds of the fire trucks. “It’s the beginning of that season,” he said. As the rescue continued, people buzzed about the fatal incident in the mid 1990s. “The potential is what we were concerned about,” Wishlove said. Indeed, it was virtually under identical conditions and at the same time of day 17 years ago when four island visitors found themselves in trouble. On Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995, Kenway Lau, 21,
Cycling is a fun, practical and convenient means of travel for many urban trips. But maybe you’ve never learned how to ride properly and safely on the road. Now is the time to learn! Take advantage of a special offer. For only $28 (50 per cent off the regular cost), a fun, practical, handson streetwise cycling course is being held on Saturday, May 26 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue.
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Team Gratisvoe: Jack Chai, Yichen Zhang and Irene Chok.
Richmond students Jack Chai, Irene Chok, and Yichen Zhang are one step closer to setting up a soup kitchen in Richmond after they won a leadership competition and received $1,000 to jumpstart their project. Team Gratisvore, formed by the trio of Grade 11 Richmond Secondary students, presented its ideas along with four other teams before a panel of judges earlier this month during the annual Zenith in Action competition. Hosted by Richmond Youth Foundation, Zenith in Action provides Richmond students with the opportunity to use their leadership skills to make a difference in the local community. Aside from winning first place and receiving the funding, each member of Team Gratisvore won $500 scholarships. What they aspire to do now is provide meals for those in need by cooking the produce that’s being discarded by supermarkets on a weekly basis. “Simply put, we are striving to salvage the produce that grocery stores discard. Much of the fruits and vegetables that are thrown away by such stores are edible,” said Chai. “However, this discarded produce can easily be transformed into meals which can then be given to [those in need].“ Considering that a number of community centers and grocery stores have responded positively to this initiative, Team Gratisvore is buoyed by the knowledge that so many community members including their peers approve of the project. “The presence of superfluous foods
in supermarkets has been confirmed by a series of phone calls to major markets such as Safeway, Superstore, Save-on-foods, and Pricesmart,” said Chai. According to the team, a kitchen will be rented and volunteers will collect, prepare, and cook the produce. The meals will be completely vegetarian and will be served every two weeks, over a weekend. The cooking process will be supervised by an adult chef coordinator and the food will be scrutinized by an inspector before distribution. However, the most challenging part of their project is funding the venue. The $1,000 grant is a great kick start, as is the support from a few local churches and community centres. However sponsors are still very much in need. “The project itself is being carried out at a low cost and we are trying to keep it that way, but the challenge is to find and fund a venue. That’s why we need sponsors to help us out,” said Chok. The sponsors will receive a ‘Gratisvore’ sticker in recognition of their contributions and support. Members of Team Gratisvore all agree that the success of their project isn’t only measured by the amount of food waste they prevent but also by the number of people they help. “The first event will be held in September and all throughout the summer we will be advertising our project all around Richmond,” said Zhang.
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Bike to Work Week: May 28 to June 1 Cyclists invited to visit Richmond commuter stations Bike to Work Week is a regional initiative aimed at increasing commuter cycling in Metro Vancouver. Workplaces are encouraged to join the City of Richmond and register to compete against each other to get their co-workers onto bicycles. Prizes will be awarded based upon participation rates and kilometres commuted. The highlight during the week will be commuter stations that will feature free food and beverages, free bike mechanics, cycling maps and information, and prize draws. Come visit us on your bike at: • Richmond City Hall: northwest corner of Granville Avenue and No. 3 Road on Tuesday, May 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. • Canada Line Bridge: River Drive at Van Horne Way on Wednesday, May 30 from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. • Thompson Community Centre: northwest corner of Granville Avenue and Lynas Lane on Thursday, May 31 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. • Flight Path Park: Russ Baker Way near Airport Road on Friday, June 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information and to register for the Bike to Work Week challenge, visit www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca.
12th annual Island City, by Bike tour Sunday, June 10, 2012 Bring your bike and helmet and come celebrate cycling as a form of recreation, fitness activity and transportation by joining the City of Richmond and the Richmond Community Cycling Committee on our 12th annual “Island City, by Bike” tour. Island City, by Bike is our annual cycling awareness event and this year will feature long (18 km) and short (7 km) rides, both of which will start and finish at the Red Barn at Terra Nova Rural Park (2631 Westminster Highway). Both routes will feature the newly completed Crabapple Ridge neighbourhood bike route, with the short route also taking in the West Dyke Trail and the longer one heading out via the Middle Arm Trail and Railway Avenue. Come out at 9:30 a.m. if you would like a pre-ride bike and helmet safety check. Otherwise the rides depart at 10:30 a.m. (long ride) and 11:00 a.m. (short ride). The groups will reconvene at Terra Nova Rural Park to enjoy refreshments and a raffle prize draw. Tour leaders will be conducting the rides. Registration for this free community event is encouraged. There are two ways to register:
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A street meat phenomenon that’s proven a big hit with Vancouverites is now on Sea Island. Japa Dog began selling its unique hotdogs at Vancouver International
Airport early this month, after first appearing here in a North Richmond parking lot last summer. The street food vendor operates three hot dog carts in Vancouver— and restaurants on Robson Street and in New York—selling several different hot dogs with a Japanese twist. Japa Dog’s YVR location is at Chester Johnson Park, located outside International Arrivals, Level 2. The vendor is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its most popular hotdog is the Terimayo, a beef sausage and white bun dressed with teriyaki sauce, julienned seaweed shav-
ings, Japanese mayonnaise and fried onion. Its mission statement is simple: “Making the world happy and alive through hotdogs.” Japanese native Noriki Tamura started the business in 2005. Japa Dog’s offerings include the Oroshi, a bratwurst hotdog with grated radish, green onion and special soy sauce; the Negimiso, a turkey hotdog with miso sauce, green onion and fried cabbage; the Okonomi, a kurobuta sausage with “special Japanese sauce,” Japanese mayonnaise, bonito flakes and friend cabbage.
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Apartments leave no room for double-doubles Tim Hortons owner wants city to rework 660-home proposal to include commercial and retail by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A proposed 660-unit apartment complex on Alderbridge Way that would leave Tim Hortons without a home for apple fritters has the coffee shop’s owner crying foul. Mike Rasberry told city council in a letter that Onni’s proposal for
four six-storey wood frame buildings at 7731 and 7771 Alderbridge Way—where Tim Hortons is currently located—doesn’t include commercial or retail space. “We serve as a community meeting place for residents and workers. We are a place where family and friends gather together to share their thoughts and greet their neighbours,” said Rasberry in his letter. “If the development were to go forward as proposed, this would be lost to the community as relocating within the immediate area is highly unlikely.” City council was set to approve Onni’s plans following a public hearing last night. But Rasberry called on elected officials to rework plans to include space for business, since the city’s vision
for the redeveloping City Centre area is one with pedestrian-friendly streets. Tim Hortons has operated at the site since 2002. The location employs 40 people. The 2.9-hectare (7.1-acre) development site is also home to other retail and commercial tenants, including Y Yoga. Onni’s apartments would be constructed atop one-storey concrete parking structures. The buildings would be among the first six-storey wood-frame developments in Richmond since the province changed the B.C. Building Code to allow wood structures taller than four floors. Onni vice-president Chris Evans called the project another significant development in the evolution of the oval neighbourhood.
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Tighter water sprinkling rules now enforced by Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver residents now face possible fines if they sprinkle their lawns in the evening, in contravention of a ban approved last year by the regional board. Enforcement of the new Metro water conservation policy, which limits residential lawn sprinkling to three mornings per week between 4 and 9 a.m., was delayed until this summer to give some cities more time to notify residents. It’s in effect from June 1 to Sept. 30 and all area cities, including Richmond, have now revised their
June environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes These workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s enhanced pesticide management program and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required.
bylaws to reflect the changes. But Stan Woods, a senior engineer at Metro, predicts there will be more emphasis on education than on enforcement. He said it will be up to individual cities as to how the policy is enforced and when tickets are issued. Metro has plenty of drinking water available most of the year but wants to control peak period summer use to forestall the eventual need for more reservoirs or storage tanks. Officials say morning sprinkling is more effective because less water evaporates than during evenings. “For the same amount of water
you get much more irrigation benefit,” Woods said. “It’s much more efficient from a water usage point of view. Your air temperature is lower. Your wind speed is lower.” Metro previously estimated morning-only sprinkling would cut regional water use at peak hours by 12 per cent and by three per cent on peak days. Although most cities were already directing residents to follow the new rules last summer, Woods was unable to say how effective the policy was in cutting use last year because of the unusually cool and rainy weather last June and July.
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Gap marketing campaign. The popular clothing retailer named Katarina Mueller, a Grade 3 student at Tomekichi Homma Elementary, a finalist after a North American search for the brightest babies and kids. Now, online voters will determine which four children—one girl and one boy for babyGap and one girl and one boy for GapKids—will appear in the retailer’s fall advertising. Mom Noleen Mueller submitted her daughter’s photo—along with hundreds of thousands of others in Canada and the United States. “I knew it was going to be a long-shot. I didn’t expect this,”
for the foundation. “With Chad’s leadership, we will be able to inspire more people to help us provide the tools and facilities that the doctors, nurses and health care teams need to care for all of us in Richmond.” Added Pederson: “As a Richmond resident, I’m excited by the opportunity to work for the Richmond Hospital Foundation to improve the quality of life for my neighbours and friends. The hospital is such an important part of our community and I’m honoured to be joining the team.”
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EDITORIAL: We’ll take a less toxic environment, thank you
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t looks as if B.C. will get restrictions on the use of cosmetic pesticides—not the outright ban the province needs. An all-party government committee is making the recommendations after examining the issue. On the committee? Three Opposition New Democrats who say there’s enough evidence to support a complete ban on the commercial use of pesticides in the residential arena. But chair of the eight-member committee, Bill Bennett, says there isn’t enough science to warrant a total ban. So the province will likely have tighter rules surround the sale of weed killers. Not much more. We are not sure how much there is to study. The dumping of toxic chemicals on such “weeds” as dandelions and chickweed (which are both edible) is totally unnecessary. Why should those who can’t be bothered to weed by hand endanger others by building up a toxic environment? The province can look to such cities as Richmond, which has had a cosmetic pesticides bylaw since 2009. (Technically, it’s herbicides that such bylaws target, but most people involved in the debate refer to them as pesticides.) Richmond’s bylaw gives the city the power to fine homeowners up to $1,000 for
An outright ban on pesticides in B.C. is needed, but doesn’t appear likely.
using products like Roundup and Killex to maintain outdoor grass, trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants. The bylaw came about in part from pressure from the community. The Richmond Pesticide Awareness Coalition was formed by concerned citizens, some of whom had actu-
ally been sprayed by weedicidal maniacs. Thanks to their lobbying, the message was heard at the provincial level. Ontario and Quebec have already banned cosmetic pesticide use and B.C. looks set to join them. More than 20 cities throughout B.C. have already banned cosmetic
pesticide use. It’s essential to have a province-wide ban so we have the same rules for dandelion death juice for all municipalities. That brings greater awareness. So here’s hoping the province will give us a less toxic environment— both in the legislature and on our lawns.
Premier bitten by pest problem CIRCULATION MANAGER RACHAEL FINKELSTEIN, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com CIRCULATION JR TUAZON, ROYA SARWARY, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJORK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE DEPARTMENT GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com JAMES MARSHALL, 604-247-3701 james@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.
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remier Christy Clark has a new political problem buzzing around her office.
A year ago, the newly appointed premier was looking to change the channel for an unpopular government grappling with the fallout of the harmonized sales tax. Newly appointed NDP leader Adrian Dix was touting an idea that is all the rage with urban folks, a ban on “cosmetic pesticides.” All the better B.C. communities already have one, starting with Clark’s old stomping ground of
Port Moody in 2003. So she figured she’d better run to the front of this parade, swipe a popular policy from the opposition and do something to redefine the B.C. Liberal Party after the tax-cutting, regulation-repealing decade of Gordon Campbell. But first an all-party committee would hold hearings around the province, chaired by Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Bennett presented the committee’s report last week, and one could see what was coming. Bennett is the rifle-toting outdoorsman who recently called on his government to abandon the carbon tax, saying it’s silly to keep pretending B.C. can change the world’s climate. He was recently appointed by Clark to co-chair the B.C. Liberal Party policy committee for next year’s election, a strong signal of the party’s rightward shift in response to the B.C. Conservative threat.
Bennett concluded after 10 months of hearings that the public aversion to common lawn and garden herbicides is based on “chemophobia” that flourishes due to scientific illiteracy. That statement is both politically dangerous and absolutely correct. I first covered this issue in the Okanagan 25 years ago, when environmentalists fought the use of Roundup by the forests ministry to knock down brush and promote new trees. The evidence boils down to this: these complex organic compounds break down in a short period to simpler, common components that pose no threat. Thus, with buffer zones around watercourses and temporary entry restrictions, they are safe. Unfortunately, most people know little or nothing about chemistry and refuse to believe this. It’s part of the scientific nonsense trend that has grown in B.C. society for decades.
We have parents turning their backs on routine immunization because of superstitions about vaccines. We have people panicked about imaginary health effects of smart meters, egged on by shoddy, sensationalist media reporting. The parallels between local government responses to smart meter hysteria and this scientifically ignorant push against “pesticides” is telling. As Bennett put it, when someone becomes convinced her child is at risk, “that mum is pretty darn compelling when she goes to council.” Few have the courage to stand up to that. The committee sought advice from Health Canada, whose scientists approve conditions of use for chemicals. Health Canada representative Lindsay Hansen said B.C. was the first province to ask for its advice, despite the fact that most provinces have imposed bans. These bans
are political, not public safety measures, University of Guelph toxicologist Keith Solomon told MLAs. The committee also learned that “cosmetic” use accounts for only five per cent of pesticide use. Most of it is in agriculture, forestry and commercial pest control, with no ban proposed. MLAs in farming areas signalled their concern over the effect of this urban gesture politics. Backyard fruit trees go unsprayed and pests spread to orchards and fields. We have large areas of agricultural land reserve, but 85 per cent of the people who live in those areas don’t farm. The NDP is content to fan public fear and ignore evidence, as with smart meters and oil pipelines. The premier has a choice here. She can do the popular thing, or the right thing. •Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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letters Premier needs to keep her promise on province-wide pesticide ban Editor: While I am thrilled that my children can run around barefoot on Richmond's lovely parks and greenspaces, I am sad for the rest of the children in B.C. who are not protected by pesticide bylaws in their cities and towns. I was hopeful that the committee put together by Christie Clark to work on formulating a ban on pesticides would be working hard for the people of B.C. I thought they would listen to the concerned parents, grandparents, pet owners, nature-lovers of B.C. and produce the strongest ban on pesticides in Canada. Then something went horribly wrong when the Liberal majority, swayed by the evidence from the federal scientists who regulate pesticides (from studies funded by manufacturers!), eventually concluded “there is insufficient evidence to warrant a province-wide ban on the cosmetic use of pesticides.” The committee received more than 8,000 responses from the people of B.C., the most any such committee has ever had! An earlier environment ministry survey got a similar level of input,
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which shows a high level of interest in the issue. Christie Clark said: “To put families first, we must ensure that our families are raised in safe environments. That is why I want to see a ban on cosmetic pesticides on lawns, parks and playgrounds. These dangerous pesticides are proven to increase the likelihood of childhood cancer and other illnesses, and have no place near our... homes. I don't want to see my son playing ...on a lawn with toxic pesticides. I don’t want to see anyone's child playing on a lawn with toxic pesticides.” And, she repeated it once becoming premier. I am hopeful that Christie Clark will keep her promise, although I am upset that those given the responsibility of listening to the public, turned their ears away. I was hoping that as we travel around the beautiful province of B.C. this summer that I wouldn’t have to worry about where my kids play, but I am ever more conscious of it as I consider that all of B.C. is not protected by such a ban. Keep your promise Christy! Michelle Li Richmond
Editor: I was interested to read Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt’s comments under the recent “Council Update.” She stated “the arts are a vital part of Richmond’s social fabric and play a significant role in contributing to the health and vibrancy of our community.” I’m sure we all agree to that but I think some issues need a deeper look. If the city is truly interested in “making an investment to increase the capacity of arts organizations,” then the city needs to make sure that art groups are not priced out of the Richmond Cultural Centre with increased rents. Nobody on council has seriously looked at this problem, yet these groups are important in their multicultural membership making an opportunity for all to feel part of the community. Richmond art groups contribute in a major way to arts and charitable events in Richmond. But they too need support. Councillor Halsey-Brandt
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mentioned the contribution of the arts to the 2011 Maritime Festival. I worked on part of this and it took much in the way of artists volunteering time. Certainly the sculptures of the Vancouver Biennale brought much in the way of discussion. But, we have to ask, was this the right time? We were entertaining the world for the Olympics and the sculptures featured others’ history and culture. Where was something to showcase Canadian sculptures? The Richmond Art Gallery had photos of people making faces, representing neither past nor current Canadian art activities. The cumulative effect was to make it look as if Canada had nothing to offer in the visual arts. At one time, Richmond Art Gallery and the arts community worked together. Richmond artists supported fundraisers such as the Masquerades with their silent auctions of donated art works and Richmond artists joined the Art Gallery Association and took part in the mem-
ber’s only fundraising silent auction, when 50 per cent went to the Art Gallery and 50 per cent to the artists. Richmond arts groups had an opportunity to exhibit in the gallery in group shows. Some of us even exhibited in other shows in the gallery. Now there is a disconnect. There are no group shows for art groups, no member’s shows and no real reason for artists to be members at all. Creating opportunities for artists includes creating opportunities to exhibit their work and valid reasons to be part of the one city gallery. I’m encouraged to read that it is recognized that the arts contribute to the city’s economic well-being, that they give people a sense of pride and belonging and communicate across multicultural, generational and other perceived boundaries. Now all we need to do is tackle the problems that need attention. Loraine Wellman Richmond
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That’s how Richmond’s Roland Nipp describes his new CD, All We Desire—his fourth album, coming a dozen years after the one that started it all. In 1999, the Seafair guitarist and Prince George native released The Blue Room, a self-recorded instrumental guitar album that featured Nipp on all instruments. That album set the stage for followups By Night (2004) and Little Victories (2009). His latest album is from the same track, featuring 14 tasteful and honest guitar instrumental songs with appeal even outside the music junkies—a group of which Nipp associates with. He said the album (some of the tunes can be heard at rolandnipp. com) is something to remind us how
good it is to hear songs again—and how music makes everything better. “For me, it eases the pain, and also celebrates our triumphs.” Nipp’s obsession with the instrument began when he received his brother’s hand-me-down guitar. In his bio, Nipp describes how much he loved the look and sound of the guitar—even enjoying the act of carrying it in its case. “The radio was always playing in our home. When I was handed a guitar at the age of 13, that was it. I felt like I was admitted entrance to a sacred club.” By age 18 he was playing in bars, and later teaching the instrument to others—something he still does today. English rock guitarist Jeff Beck is among those he counts as his favourites, along with Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Brian May, Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Lukather—and Marty McFly.
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10th annual Jimmy Ng Memorial Hockey Tournament Coun. Bill McNulty drops the puck as Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, left, faces off against The Richmond Review’s Rob Akimow as they get ready for the 10th annual Jimmy Ng Ball Hockey Tourney. Second from right is RCMP Cpl. Bill Lumsdon and The Review’s Torrie Watters. Martin van den Hemel file photo
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t’s been nearly a decade since Richmond RCMP Const. Jimmy Ng was killed during a tragic street racing crash, but the road safety message behind the annual memorial ball hockey tournament established in his memory remains just as relevant today. “It’s a message we can never stop relaying,” said Richmond RCMP Sgt. Kate Hansen, one of the event’s organizers. With this weekend’s tourney being the 10th annual, organizers have decided that the event should return to its grassroots message. Unlike in years past, this year’s tournament will be held at Thompson Community Centre, giving the event much greater visibility, and more space in which to deliver the road safety message that’s
been missing in recent years. The construction of a new condo complex next to tournament’s former home in the lacrosse box in Steveston meant space and visibility from the street have been hard to come by. And so the decision was made to relocate and go old school, Hansen said, with the continued support of the five key founding organizations: Richmond RCMP, Steveston Harbour Authority, Rotary Club of Steveston, the Auxiliary Coast Guard, and The Richmond Review. “We simply ran out of room in Steveston,” Hansen said. The lack of space led to the cancellation of safety day last year. Thompson Community Centre delivers on wide open spaces
“We had a very horrible tragedy in the last two weeks, which brings it right back. It’s been 10 years since Jimmy died, and we’re still having to get that message out there.” - Sgt. Kate Hansen
and gives greater exposure to the message organizers are hoping to deliver to the entire community. It was less than two weeks ago that two teenage brothers were killed in a single vehicle crash that investigators suspect involved speed, alcohol and driver inexperience. “We had a very horrible tragedy in the last two weeks, which brings it right back. It’s been 10 years since Jimmy died, and we’re still having to get that message out there.” Saturday, May 26 is Safety Day, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Richmond Fire-Rescue, the B.C. Ambulance Service, the RCMP’s emergency response team, and the RCMP’s dog section will be participating. New this year is the involvement of WorkSafeBC, which employs 3,000 people. The Insurance Corporation of B.C. will have a crash car display, while the D.A.R.E. vehicle will be delivering the drug and alcohol awareness message. “We can’t stop sending that message out,” Hansen said. The day will begin with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m., followed by a pancake breakfast, and then a barbecue in the afternoon. The 14-team hockey tournament begins at 9 a.m., with games running through 4 p.m. on Saturday, and games resuming at 9 a.m. on Sunday and concluding at 5 p.m. Games will take place on both the lacrosse court and basketball court.
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Academy stays in step with students Richmond Academy of Dance marks milestone by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter
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eather Ogden’s love affair with dance started at a young age—thanks to a babysitter she idolized. After watching her perform at Richmond Academy of Dance, Ogden told her mom she wanted to do that too.
Drawn to the discipline and beauty of ballet, she trained at the academy under Annette Jakubowski for a decade before joining the National Ballet of Canada, with which she’s been principal dancer since 2005. Ogden, a Steveston Secondary grad, is one of the many dancers who’ve blossomed at Richmond Academy of Dance, which is celebrating its 25th year with a special gala performance May 24. It’ll be an evening of dance, theatre and song. Students from the academy’s senior professional division will perform alongside 21 alumni, including Nicole Caron and Kazumi Evans. Other grads, like Stephanie Amurao of Bern Ballet, Alexei Geronimo of Bad Boys of Dance, are in the midst of performing many miles away—including Ogden, who’s readying for her dancing role in Hamlet in Toronto—and can’t make the trip. “As much as we miss them, we’re happy they’re professionally engaged, doing what they love to do. So we can’t ask for more,” said Jakubowski. Jakubowski and Heather Joosten-Fair have served as Richmond Academy of Dance’s artistic directors since the beginning. Believing in the artistic potential of every student, their philoso-
Matthew Hoekstra photo Annette Jakubowski and Heather Joosten-Fair (right) are artistic directors at Richmond Academy of Dance, a local institution now 25 years old.
phy remains the same—to help instill the joy of dance and ensure students are the best they can be. “We fully recognize that 90 per cent of our students are not going to go into this professionally. But we also want to instill that this is a disciplined art form. It is an art form, not just an athletic endeavour,” said Jakubowski, a Victoria native who danced professionally with the Stuttgart Ballet in Germany. The directors came together 25 years ago to form the academy, along with Jakubowski’s husband Jozef. Studio space was small in those early years, but as programs expanded, the academy moved to its current location at 7860 River Rd. over a decade ago. Keeping a dance school flourishing after a quarter century is no easy feat— nor is maintaining such a long artistic partnership. Joosten-Fair, a Richmond native, handles the academy’s jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical and musical theatre programs, while the classically-trained Jakubowski heads the ballet and modern programs.
“We shared the same dream at the beginning—make it possible for dancers on the West Coast to receive really excellent training on the West Coast,” said Jakubowski. “When I grew up, you had to go to the National Ballet of Canada or Winnipeg. There was just nothing here.” So they worked to attract the best faculty possible—which today numbers 32—and gave dancers a chance to get professional dance training on this side of Canada. In 25 years, the academy has watched the progression of dance, and its explosion in popularity on TV. Dance shows have proven to be a game-changer for male dancers. In the early days, one or two boys joined the ranks of the academy’s dancers. Now, the school has over 50 learning a full range of disciplines, said Jakubowski. “They’ve just been so inspired seeing other young male dancers working so hard to be at their best and having fun,” she said. “There’s
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Saturdays were the best, Ogden recalls Heather Ogden trained at Richmond Academy of Dance before joining the National Ballet of Canada in 1998. She’s now principal dancer with the National Ballet and feels like an ambassador for the Richmond Academy. She remembers spending Saturday afternoons in the Richmond studio. After a short ballet class, rehearsals would follow for the rest of the day. That’s when she really got to dance—and work on pieces as a group. “I can’t remember thinking there was anything else I would love to do more on a Saturday,” Ogden told The Richmond Review Thursday. Ogden is sorry she isn’t able to perform at the anniversary gala—she’s preparing for her role in the North American premiere of the ballet Hamlet—but said she sends her love and congratulations. •See richmondreview. com for more comments from Heather Ogden.
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Raiders advance on last-second rouge Richmond will play North Delta for Tier II football title Monday by Don Fennell
“We had the ball on their half yard line with four seconds to go, and while we Sports Editor had many options we felt the safest was Talk about a game going down to the to punt it,” he said. wire. Intermittent showers disrupted the flow With a single second remaining in regula- for the teams during the first half before tion time, Tiernan Docherty kicked the ball the sun made an appearance for the final through the end zone for a rouge (a single two quarters. But despite the slippery field point) to lift the Richmond Raiders to an conditions, Richmond had much of the 11-10 playoff victory play in the first and over the Burnaby Lisecond frames and ons in a B.C. Junior scored the game’s Football League first touchdown Tier II playoff game in the second on a at Minoru Park. The pass to wide receiver Raiders (2-4) will Gurinder Sanghera play the North Delta in the end zone. Longhorns (5-0) for However, Burnaby the championship came on in the secMonday (May 28) at ond half, scoring Minoru Park. their major followKickoff is 7 p.m. ing a fumbled snap “It was totally Carecovery at the Richnadian,” chuckled a mond 20 yard line in relieved but happy the third quarter. Raider president “We didn’t execute Rob Parmar, notall our plays, but ing that only in Burnaby also made Canadian rules the game a lot closer football is a point thanks to their nevawarded when the er giving up,” said ball is kicked into Gurinder Sanghera hauls in a touch- Parmar. down pass in the end zone. the end zone.
Don Fennell photos Richmond Raider tailback Hunter Lake pulls away from a a shoestring tackle by the Burnaby Lions during a B.C. Junior Football League Tier II playoff game Sunday at Minoru Park. Raiders won 11-10.
Dan Russell to host local version of Coach’s Corner Richmond’s Dan Russell, the longtime host of Sportstalk on CKNW, will be joined by Vancouver Giants’ bench boss Don Hay for a unique local version of Coach’s Corner this weekend. Seafair Minor Hockey is presenting the session as part of a spring gala at 7 p.m. Saturday at River Rock Casino Resort. The evening will also feature entertainment by international improvisational comedy company, Vancou-
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Tennis club marking 50th The Richmond Tennis Club is celebrating its 50th annual Richmond Open tournament May 26 to June 3. “We’ve always had more than 400 entries for the tournament and expect to have at least that many again this year.,” said Richmond Open Committee member Lesley
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.
TIME TO PRESSURE WASH YOUR HOME? Browse through bcclassified.com’s Business Service section in the 200-300’s. Class 341 - Pressure Washing
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051 DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780875-7847 or email: kirk@drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.
HELP WANTED
GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year! Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!
Call Rochelle 604.777.2195
WANT TO SEE Scenic BC! Needed Immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca. Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: (250) 567-2550
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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!
PropertyStarsJobs.Com WANT TO REACH THE REST OF CANADA? Advertise in 600+ community newspapers across Canada. Call 604-575-5555
BC’s Best Buy 66 Newspapers, 3 Regions 1,103,315 Combined Circulation One Call > 604-575-5555
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MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST South Delta Leader Black Press B.C. The South Delta Leader, a weekly publication serving more than 16,500 homes in Ladner and Tsawwassen, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, as well as have the ability to teach others as new strategies and techniques are incorporated into our media package. The South Delta Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: The South Delta Leader Editor 7-1363 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2P7 or e-mail editor@southdeltaleader.com Deadline for applications is May 25, 2012.
EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
SERVING STAFF Need Extra Income? Riverside Banquet Hall Richmond Hiring Servers for Weddings / Special Occasions. *Evening *Weekend Shifts Email: sue@riversidehalls.com Fax: 604-244-7522 or Phone: 604-244-7755
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INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY?
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR Earn Your Diploma in 1 Year $1000 Tuition Allowance for qualified on-campus applicants Online programs also available CALL TODAY for information Chelsea Stowers Graduate 2008
(250)717-0412
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KELOWNA COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING School District No. 38 (Richmond)
Continuing Education Welcome to Richmond School District Summer Programs!!!
• Academic Full Credit Courses – Grades 10-12 • Academic Remedial Courses – Grades 8-11 • Enrichment Courses & ESL – Grades 1-12 • Camps – Ages 5-17
For registration and detailed information visit our website: www.RichmondCE.ca
www.blackpress.ca
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VOLUNTEERS
Send resume to: Kief Music Ltd,
13139 - 80 Ave. Surrey,V3W 3B1 info@kiefmusic.com or Fax (604) 590-6999. No phone calls please.
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FOREST Fire Medics and Class 4 or Class 1 Drivers Wanted. Email resume to sarah@alphasafety.net or fax to 250.785.1896.
VOLUNTEER AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!
Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, tickets & gates, announcers, transportation, batgirls and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours. In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive:
Novax Tile Ltd. #M3 – 4769 Hazel Street, Burnaby, BC, V5H 1S7 Tile Setters 5 vacancies (NOC 7283), Temporary, Full Time, Overtime , $25.00 per hr, 40 hr per week, CPP, WCB, EI, ASAP, Greater Vancouver , At least 5 years of work experience required, Specific skills: Set tiles in position and apply pressure to affix tiles to base. Cut and fit tiles around obstacles and openings using hand and power cutting tools. Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs. Cut, polish and install marble and granite. Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles. Own transportation.
• FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked! For more information, visit our website at: www.canadian openfastpitch.com or contact our office at 604.536.9287 or info@canadianopen fastpitch.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook at: http://www. facebook.com/Canadian OpenFastpitch and follow us on Twitter @CdnOpen!
Apply via Email: novaxtilesetters@hotmail.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
PACIFIC Home Warranty is looking for a full-time New Home Construction Inspector. Monday - Friday, travel involved with great pay. Apply to hr@pacificwarranty.com or fax 604-574-4779.
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Kids and Adults Needed Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.
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8000 blk Railway Ave 9000 blk No 2 Rd Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 9500-10800 blk Shell Seabright Rd, Seacastle Dr Aintree Cres, Pl, Aragon Rd Ainsworth Cres, Moddocks Rd 9000 blk Gilbert Rd, Gilhurst Cres, Gilhurst Gate Gilbert Cres, Neill Pl , Woodwards Pl 6000-8000 blk No 5 Rd 4000 Blair Dr, Fisher Gt, Howard St, Shepherd Dr 2000 blk Shell Rd, River Dr Ash St, Boyd Crt, Dolphin Ave, Crt Foster Rd, McMath Rd 8000 blk No 4 Rd Danyluk Crt, McCutcheon Place
HOLISTIC LIFECOACHING Do you want to apply the book “The Secret” into your life but just don’t know how? Find out the things that blocking your way in manifesting the life you desire. www.createacharmedlife.ca 604-277-3591
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CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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ELECTRICAL
Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panels for Sale & Installation. 8291 No. 5 Road, Richmond. 604 275-3158
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
GARDENING
Check out bcclassified.com’s “Pet Section” in the 400’s to find a loyal addition to your family. Selling a pet? Call us 604-575-5555
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Decorative Concrete Garden Edging & Driveway Curbs 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Free Designs & Estimates
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375
Call 604-838-1400 320
MOVING & STORAGE
RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT!
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls ST. Bernese pups, very cute, vet checked and ready to go. 604-7980027, or s.klass@telus.net. $800
TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548
604.587.5865
ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
FREE ESTIMATES Joe 604-250-5481
The Richmond Review has a part-time position for an Ad Controller/Reception. The position requires an organized individual with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications and attention to detail are also requirements.
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Haul Anything...
604-537-4140
But Dead Bodies!!
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
Interested applicants should send their resumé to: Mary Kemmis,, publisher, no later than June 4, 2012. publisher@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review #1-3671 Viking Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 2J5 No phone calls please.
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STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT SALE! 20X26 $5,199. 25X28 $5,799. 30X42 $8,390. 32X56 $11,700. 40X50 $14,480. 47X76 $20,325. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
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220.JUNK(5865)
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
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REDUCED! 3Bdrms, 2baths, totally reno’d in & out, 6 new appli’s on 1.5 acres with year round creek. All Services. Burns Lake, B.C. Private. $125,000 firm. Call (250)675-5508
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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TREE SERVICES
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Responsibilities of the position include booking and trafficking advertising and flyer distribution plus some general office and reception duties. You will be at the centre of the action, contributing to a team of dynamic sales, marketing and creative professionals. This is a position best suited to those who can offer our internal and external customers unparalleled service. The Richmond Review is part of Black Press — Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, as well as extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also a leading commercial printer with 15 printing plants in operation.
**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
21 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service
$45/Hr
Ad Control / Reception
MISC. FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
Local & Long Distance
HELP WANTED
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FAN, Wood and gold coloured, great condition. KITCHEN SINK, Stainless Steel, 3 basins, (small in middle) (no faucet) Excellent condition. LIGHT FIXTURES, three. Gold/glass, for ceiling (flush against ceiling). HANGING LIGHT, used for entry way, gold & glass. RECLINER CHAIR green (hardly used) North Delta. 604-591-9740
#1 AAA Rubbish Removal
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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MATTRESSES starting at $99
www.recycleitcanada.ca
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
NUTRITION/DIET
HELP WANTED
JASON’S ROOFING
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WAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99 - Proven Results! Call Herbal Magic right NOW 1800-854-5176.
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NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com
LEGAL SERVICES
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
Pressure Washing, window cleaning, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways & gutters. WCB.604-833-1462
LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217
25 yrs in roofing industry
BUY-RENT-SELL bcclassified.com
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
POWER WASHING, Gutters, Windows Bird Control, Resi/Com. Lic/Insur. Free Est: Call Dean 604839-8856
Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
CRIMINAL RECORD?
FREE- Purebred Black Bearcoat Shar-pei - 2 yrs old - shots - neutered - Abbotsford - 778-241-0447
Mainland Roofing Ltd.
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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Cock-A-Poo x Poo pups. 1st shots Vet checked, non-shedding, S.Sry. $600. 604-541-9163/604-785-4809
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373
Looking for a new “best friend”?
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064
PETS
PRESSURE WASHING
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S & S LANDSCAPING & FENCING
DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338
FENCING
PETS
PLUMBING
Improvements,
Call: Rick (604) 202-5184
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.
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PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.
Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!
Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions
DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM
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14202023 9000 Blk No 1 Rd, Osmond Ave, Pendlebury Rd 14202041 Mahood Dr 14202045 Geal Rd, Groat Ave 14202030 Palmer Rd, Pembroke Pl, Pendlebury Rd, Pendleton Rd 14202033 Waller Crt/ Dr, Pickering Dr 14202036 Peterson Dr/ Gate 14203135 Fairdell Cres 14201121 Gander Crt/ Pl, St.Johns Pl 14201126 Cornerbrook Cres, St Brides, St.Vincents 14201154 5000 blk Williams Rd 14901036 Turquoise Dr 14903060 Easterbrook Rd, Murchison Rd, Reeves Rd, Webster Rd 14903074 McCallan Rd, Tilton Rd 14903079 Hankin Dr, Musgrave Cres 14201084 Springhill Cres, Pl, Springmont Dr, Springside Pl 14100220 6th and 7th Ave in Steveston 14100174 4000 Blk Steveston Hwy 14901209 Comstock Rd 14901214 Chatswoth Rd, Cheviot Pl 14901216 Donald Rd, Grandy Rd
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Administrative Position Full time position in pleasant working environment with full benefits. Hours 8-4, Mon-Fri. Minimum of 2 years experience in data entry invoicing, pricing, invoice verification and customer service. Position requires attention to detail, accuracy and excellent telephone skills. Fluency in French would be an asset, but not required.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD
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CENTRAL RICHMOND, Move in with suitcase. Beautifully furnished apt., 1 bdrm, incl rec ctr, heat, & electrical. N/S, N/P. $1200. Avail. immed. 604-626-6435
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PETS “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com
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1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062
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HOMES FOR RENT
BROADMOOR executive 4 bdrm., 2.5 baths, well kept, 5 appl., $2800 mo. Sept. 1. C.21 Prudential 604351-9452
CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.
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OF PET THE WEEK
“SYLVESTER” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!
“SYLVESTER”, ID #262438, NM, DSH, 5 YEARS 2 MONTHS Sylvester is a gentle giant who was found in Abbotsford after his owners moved and abandoned him. He gets along well with other cats, and tends to just ignore them if they show him any attitude. He loves attention and if he had a lap to curl up in he would be incredibly content. Sylvester is a calm and quiet observer, and he would love to just have a perch in a window so he could watch the world go by around him. He will need regular grooming and a special diet, as he is a little on the chubby side. Sylvester will do well with children over 10yrs. He likes a bit of playtime with his favourite “Cat Charmer” toy.
TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100
SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477
5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-2254
PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA
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PLUMBING & HEATING
24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING HOT WATER TANKS INSTALLED $699
RENOVATIONS
• Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation
Installed from $699
604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288 www.cssheating.com
604-868-7062
Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service
Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca
LAWN SERVICE
RENOVATIONS
• Edging
• Hedge Trimming / Pruning
• Aeration / Power Raking
• Pressure Washing
• Trimming
CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS ** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS
604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479
604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596
EXCAVATION
PLUMBING
COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL •Backfilling/trenching •Ashphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks
HANDYMAN
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HOMES FOR RENT
RICHMOND #2/Francis. 4 Bdrm house, 3.5 baths, 5 appls, garage, fenced. Nr schls, shops, bus, ns/np, refs, $2100 +utils. 604-319-6122. RICHMOND. Spac. renod 3 bdrm upper w/pri 3 bdrm ste dwn. f/p, 7 appl. enste. patio, strg. fncd. Avail Now. N/p. $2395/m. 604-833-2103.
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 br for rent in 2br condo. $400/m incl util & cable. Prefer quiet male, ns, np. References. Shared kitch/bath. Quiet, near dyke in Seafair/Steveston. Call (604) 448-0137.
GRANDVILLE GARDENS GARAGE SALE SAT 26 6800 Lynas Lane 10am to 3pm Across from Thompson Comm. Center
RICHMOND
MULTI-FAMILY TOWNHOUSE Complex Garage Sale 6100 Woodwards Road th,
Sat. May 26 8:30am -12:30pm
No Early Birds Please. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
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GARAGE SALES
STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH ★ Garage Sale ★ Sat. May 26, 9:00-1:00pm Great new-to-you treasures! Perennial Plants Coffee & Muffins available Raffle - Gardening Basket
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2 BEDROOM basement suite in West Richmond available June 1. Close to all amenities including shopping, bus stop, elementary and high schools. N/S, N/P, Rent is $850 per month. Please call 604781-4529 for more info. RICHMOND 2 bdrm g/l sep entry, renovated, NS/NP $900/mo incl utils. Avail May 15. 604-277-6853
3720 BROADWAY STREET at 2nd Avenue. 604-277-0508
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GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale-Tools, Plants and So Much More! SATURDAY, JUNE 2/2012
Come early and find your treasures
Why bother with the time & hassle of a garage sale?
THE BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD SOCIETY needs your support to keep us alive and well. 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond
Do you have items to donate? ….any saleable items appreciated AND if you can share some time to volunteer, we’d love to sign you up !! Call us or come down for a tour on Saturday!! We have some exciting projects on the go …
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SUITES, LOWER
and be free.
We -ay lo al ,o,-ro9ts e3ery time you donate.
MAY 25TH 9 - 4 PM & MAY 26TH 9 - 2 PM
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REFURBISHED ISHED HEEATERS PATIO HEATERS FROM $85
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BISTRO SET $149 62000 BTU BBQ’S ONLY $249 #1-5628
RIVERBEND DRIVE BURNABY 604.525.8333 (Marine Way at Marshland)
AUTO FINANCING
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AUTO FINANCING
GUARANTEED
Richmond Bridgeport/Shell 2 bdrm NP/NS $1100 incl utils/ldry. Nr schl skytrain Costco. 604-805-3965
Auto Loans or
RICHMOND EAST - Newly Renovated Suite 2 BEDROOM + LARGE FAMILY ROOM On Transit Route close to Shops and School, Own Laundry/Kitchen, Ground Level, Private Entry, Parking, Big Fenced Back Yard, Quiet Southerly Exposure, Ideal For Small Family/Students, No Smoking/Pets - $1200 INCL Own Washer/Dryer, All Utilities, Cable - AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 604-649-9741
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
We Will Pay You $1000 1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
RICHMOND No 1 & Springfield, 3 bdrm., 1 bath, bright, reno, own w/d, lam. & tile. Prkg. July 1. $1395 mo. incl. heat & hydro. N/S N/P. Refs. 604-724-5375 STEVESTON 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, nr. Moncton & bus. $650 mo. + utils. June 1. (604)272-5758
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RICHMOND, No4/Granville. 3 Bdrm upper suite, 4 appls, sunken famrm, lots of pkng. NS/NP, avail June 1st. $1600/mo. Call 604-649-7694. RICHMOND West. 3 bdrms upper house, 1.5 bths. Good area, NS/NP. June 1. Call 604-277-1746.
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RICHMOND
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555 Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837
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CUL-DE-SAC Garage Sale! 5235 Hollywood Drive. Sat May 26th. 9am to 2pm.
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GARAGE SALES
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We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs. We also do fencing jobs.
To advertise in the Home Service Guide
STEVESTON HOME SERVICES
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(24/7) 604-874-8158
CONCRETE SERVICE
5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338
New fence installation • Gates & repair Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc. Painting interior & exterior
GARAGE SALES
Mike Stanley, Field Tech Richmond BC
RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE
SSL ENTERPRISES INC
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• New 4”, 5”, 6” Seamless Gutters & Downpipes • Leaf-Grate & Leaf Protection System • Gutter Repairs & Cleaning • Best Prices • No HST - May, June, July • Customer Service Since 1968 (45 Years) • Fully Insured
• Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting
BILL GILLESPIE
604-833-2103
Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower Insured / WCB and I’m a Nice Guy! Mike Favel • 604-341-2681
HOT WATER TANKS
HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE – $2499 installed
•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks
M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS
• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work
Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1965 CADILLAC convertible, coupe de ville, white, blue lthr. int. collector plates $12,500. (604)945-6860
Classified Ads Mean More Business Call 604-575-5555 Toll-free 1-866-575-5777
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DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Eighty three point four (83.4) tonnes of scrap stainless steel from Steel Pacific Inc. located in Duncan, BC corresponding with two outstanding invoices owed by Tricor Transportation Inc. The auction is to be held at 9311 River Drive, Richmond BC from 10 am to 11 am on the 30th day of May, 2012.
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Community Worship BAPTIST
UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.)
ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA St. Alban
Broadmoor Baptist Church
an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org
A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey
Rev. Rick Taylor
Please join us at 10am Sunday, May 27 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church
8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr
SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH
ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN
10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 604-273-1335 • www.stedward.ca Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey
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11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Team Ministry Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!
Richmond Baptist Church
Sunday Service: 8:30 &10:30 am Sunday School
Love God…Love People 6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC • 604-277-1939 office@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com
WORSHIP SERVICES 9:00 AM AND 11:00 AM
St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC
Promise Land (Children’s Church)
Richmond United Church
The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626
Children ages 4-12 • Nursery available
8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays • www.stannessteveston.ca
Teaching Series: GALATIANS
CHILDRENS GYM NIGHT Ages 7-12 FRIDAYS 7:00-9:00 pm at Blundell Elementary School (until June 15)
Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship. Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church
Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs Call the church office for more information (604 277-1939)
PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA
CHRISTIAN REFORMED
RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong
9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 www.rpchurch.com
BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES — 9:00AM & 11:00 AM Dr. C.A. Coats – Lead Pastor Evening Service – 6:00pm “Multiple Learning Opportunities” – Dr. C.A. Coats Elevate (High School/College) – Pastor Joseph Dutko
Sunday, May 27 , 2012, 10:00 am Worship Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Home of Brighouse Nursery Pre-School and Brighouse United Church Daycare
GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH 8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Scott Swanson & Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard
Where people find acceptance and encouragement. Lord Byng Elementary School – Gymnasium
3711 Georgia Street at No. 1 Road www.Steveston.org Phone: 604.271.3786 Senior Pastor - Rev. Kevin Jamieson Sundays 10:30 am Worship, Coffee & Fellowship *Relaxed Setting* Contemporary Music*
Worship and Children’s Program Sundays, 10:30 am
Everyone is welcome!
FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA
FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Richmond Christian Fellowship
CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond phone 604-270-6594 www.rcfonline.com
(Filipino Congregation) www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m. Sunday School 2:00 p.m.
Pastor Impam Moses
ENLIGHTENMENT.
8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491
ADVENTIST
FILIPINO CANADIAN CHURCH
Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church
AUTO FINANCING
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2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD. Loaded, HUD, certified, like new, private $4900 obo 778-565-4230 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS, immac, senior driven, 105K, no accid. $8000. call: (604)807-1894
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SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
MOTORCYCLES
MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single/ dble/trpl large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easy load alum. ramp incl. $1295. 778-888-6805.
The Scrapper
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2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING, silver, convertible, 84,000 kms. Auto. Aircared. $5,495. obo. 604-826-0519
2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117
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2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
TRUCKS & VANS
2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2002 FORD E350 Cargo Van, new tires and battery, recently serviced, $5500. Call (604)728-0866 (Surrey)
MARINE
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
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2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.
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. Rd
To Advertise in the Community Worship page Call Geetu 604-575-5304 or Rita 604-575-5353
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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www.myecc.org 604-270-4685
12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org
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Kids Sunday School Youth Activities Everyone Welcome
English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.
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Sunday Service: 1:30pm-4:00pm Richmond Yacht Club 7471 River Rd., Richmond, BC, 604-277-9157
Fujian Evangelical Church • • •
No. 3 Rd.
REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)
10351 No. 1 Road
Cambie Rd.
SEA ISLAND
• Apostolic Worship • Prayer for the Sick • Counselling and Home Bible Study
Hazelbridge Way
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INTERDENOMINATIONAL
Sunday Celebration, Sharing & The Word - 10:00 a.m.
Apostolic Pentecostal Church Intl. Be part of the new pioneering church in Richmond
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Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m. 8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714
BOATS
2011 Custom weld Jetboat 20ft, c/w 9.9 Suzuki Kickin, depthe sounder, windless anchor system, Stainless steel BBQ, & much more. $49,900. Contact Rich 778-998-9302
By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina, Consolidated Civil Enforcement BC Inc., will dispose of goods, namely: 37’ Boat - , debtor “ Ron Cook “ to recover $8,060.20 plus accruing storage & any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after June 5, 2012.
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Whereas Tarsem Singh Jawanda is indebted to City Wide Auto Towing Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2002 Isuzu Concrete Pumper Vin: JALE5B14627900298 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $18,139.21 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of June, 2012 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The Vehicle is currently stored at City Wide Auto Towing Ltd. 9551 Van Horne Way, Richmond B.C. V7A 2Z2. The Vehicle was placed in storage on August 23, 2011. For more info. call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 WWW.REPOBC.COM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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> Open house at the Sharing Farm
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Around Town Amanda Oye
A new season on the farm
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Richmond Review · Page C1
A roof over your head
Roofing materials aren’t just limited to cedar shakes and asphalt anymore, says Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers.
By Maggie Calloway We pretty much all grew up with the knowledge we could have any style of roof we want as long as it was cedar shakes or asphalt, but that is no longer the case. There are a number of great alternatives available now to suit not just the style and location of the home but also the unique requirements of
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May 2012 PRODUCTS ❱❱ QUALIFIED TRADES ❱❱ EXPERT ADVICE ❱❱
Time to cut the grass! By Maggie Calloway
The team at ParkLane Homes took home eight awards, including Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year. This year was the third annual edition of the awards, which honour excellence in residential construction.
Martin Knowles photo
A standing Ovation for GVHBA members The best of the best was honoured in a gala ceremony in Vancouver. By Kerry Vital The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has honoured the best of the best in the home-building industry with their third annual Ovation Awards. “Residential construction is a major contributer to Metro Vancouver’s economy and we are delighted to acknowledge the industry’s brightest stars,” says GVHBA President and CEO
Peter Simpson. There were several familiar faces among the big winners, including ParkLane Homes, who came out with eight awards including the Grand Ovation Awards for Single-Family Builder of the Year and Multi-Family Builder of the Year. “We are honoured to be the winner of these awards,” says Yosh Kasahara, ParkLane’s General Manager of Sales and Marketing. “We recognize the high calibre of builders and projects in these categories, and to be named (Single-Family) and Multi-Family Builder of the Year is a testament to our dedicated team of employees, stakeholders and suppliers.” ParkLane also won awards for Best Single-
Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (Cedarmill at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 to 2,499 Square Feet (Greenway at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,500 to 2,999 Square Feet (Headwater at Bedford Landing), Best Single-Family Detached Home: 3,000 Square Feet and Over (Headwater at Bedford Landing), Best Townhome/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 Square Feet (Winchester) and Best Marketing Innovation: Multi-Family Builder (Time at Walnut Grove). The Grand Ovation Award for Custom Builder
We may be gnashing our teeth about the slow start to the good weather this year but the cycle of rain then sun over and over again is perfect for making that green stuff grow, and I don’t mean your bank account! As with every other job, the right tools make light work. The men at Foreshore Equipment and Supply had some insight about what’s going on in the world of lawnmowers, what’s new and better and how we should take care of our current equipment, new and old. Al Chrzanecki of Foreshore has some tips for a homeowner in the market for a new mower. “Buy a mower to fit your personal circumstances; if you are on a regular-size flat city lot you don’t need a rider mower, you really only need a push mower,” says Chrzanecki “Push mowers are somewhat different than we remember from our father and grandfather’s day. Some of them will have bushings in the wheels so you will get longevity and it will push easier because they are a little smaller at 20 inches, which is perfect for the small lot.” Chrzanecki says gas mowers have also changed over the years. “The manufacturers have changed the design of the
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Renovating on a budget With a modest budget and a lot of determination, Laura Lee and Jacqueline turned their drafty little pre-war bungalow into a warm and cosy retreat. They learned how to insulate and make other energy efficiency upgrades. And, they’ve proven you don’t have to spend a lot to save a lot. “You can spend less than $50 on a tube of window caulk, a roll of weatherstripping and a window film kit and significantly change the comfort of your home,� says Jacqueline. Read more about the efficiency mavens at fortisbc.com/efficiencymavens. Watch a series of short how-to videos on topics such as changing a furnace filter. View them at fortisbc.com/howto or scan this code with your phone app.
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A little TLC saves the day The promise of a $25 gift card convinced Prince George homeowner Andrea to have her furnace serviced. And she’s glad she did as the gas fitter discovered a slow carbon monoxide leak. Luckily, her furnace was repaired in time for the heating season and Andrea has peace of mind knowing it’s safe and working efficiently as possible. Have your natural gas furnace and fireplace serviced and you may qualify for a $25 Save-On-Foods™ gift card. Learn more at fortisbc.com/tlc. Need a gas fitter? Find the professional you need through FortisBC’s Contractor Program. Check out fortisbc.com/findacontractor.
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Meet Michele. She’s a FortisBC customer who believes in conservation and reducing greenhouse gases. She drives a fuel-efficient car, grows her own vegetables, and turns down the heat whenever she can. And now, she’s a FortisBC renewable natural gas customer.
“It’s an easy thing I can do to be a little bit more green. I’m helping to reduce greenhouse gases, and it’s terrific to get a reward for it too.� Michele, Mission, renewable natural gas customer
Renewable natural gas is natural gas‌but better Instead of coming from the ground, methane gas comes from organic waste found at local landfills and farms. Before it escapes into the atmosphere as a harmful greenhouse gas, it’s captured and cleaned up. Then, FortisBC adds it into their pipelines, giving British Columbians renewable energy.
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For about $5 a month, you can designate 10 per cent of your natural gas usage as renewable. FortisBC will then inject an equivalent amount of renewable natural gas into their system.
FortisBC’s renewable natural gas has been designated as carbon neutral in B.C. by Offsetters (Canada’s leading provider of carbon management solutions). Customers who sign up receive a 10 per cent credit on the B.C. carbon tax.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Third annual Ovation awards honour ‘the industry’s brightest stars’ “ from page.1 of the Year was taken home by My House Design/Build Team, while the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume was won by Kenorah Construction and Design. Kenorah was one of the most decorated winners at the awards dinner, taking home seven awards. “We couldn’t be more proud of our team,� says owner Graham Collins. Kenorah was also the winner of the Best Marketing Innovation: Renovator, Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation, Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000, Best Renovated Room and Best Exterior Renovation awards. My House Design/Build also won awards for Best Addition Renovation, Best Custom Home: $1 Million to $2 Million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated. Harald Koehn Construction was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, as well as Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and Over, Best Accessible Renovation and Best Renovation: $800,000 and Over for their recent renovation for a family with a son with spina bifida. “Our team is very proud of our design and workmanship on this renovation project, and on a personal level, this has been a rewarding experience to be able to do something special for young Ben,� says Koehn. Adera Development Corporation was the recipient of the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency for New Construction for their Seven35 townhome project in North Vancouver. Other winners included Best Builders and Intermind Design, both of whom won three awards each. Best Builders took home awards for
Best Renovation: $300,000 to $499,999, Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999 and Best Custom Home: Under $500,000. Intermind won awards for Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 to $99,000, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $100,000 to $299,999. “We were excited to once again be the presenting sponsor of the Ovation Awards,� says Dan Noel, regional energy solutions manager at FortisBC. “Partnerships such as those we have with (the) GVHBA help FortisBC to provide affordable and innovative energy solutions for all British Columbians.� For a complete list of winners, visit www.gvhba.org/ ovationawards.
Harald Koehn Construction, above, was named the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume, while Kenorah Construction and Design, below, was named Renovator of the Year – Large Volume. GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson, below left, says they are “delighted� to recognize amazing builders.
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Many changes in rooďŹ ng “ from page.1 each individual roof. Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers Ltd. is a second generation roofer; you might say it’s in his blood. The company, started by his dad in 1978 and taken over by McDowell four years ago, has grown from a small four-person business to twelve highly trained professionals. “There have been lots of changes over the years; for instance on a low-slope roof we used to build it up with felt, tar and a gravel finish. Today we can provide a modern high-performance alternative,â€? McDowell says. “We are very careful about using new products, some of which haven’t been around very long. Our company will only use proven materials and technology and which has a good warranty behind them. Some of the new materials have been around for ten years or less so we don’t know how they will perform over the expected life of the roof. Another thing to understand is some of the new materials don’t have CSA approval from the Canadian government.â€? He cites the example of a wood fibre product that definitely didn’t work. “In the 1990s there was a new roofing product
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Andrew McDowell of 21st Century Roofers urges homeowners to do their due diligence before choosing a contractor, since there’s nothing more heartstopping than hearing water dripping onto your table during a rain storm.
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Tending to the neglected areas of the home By Maggie Calloway After what seems like a long fall and winter with its wood fires, mud and dust, the pull to shrug off the heavy burden of cold weather by throwing open doors and windows is irresistible. The problem is the winter takes a toll on your home, both inside and out. It may be old-fashioned to schedule a spring cleaning but it can be quite cathartic to scrub down windows, wash curtains and hang them back up fresh and clean, and generally give the whole house a deep clean. Like anything else worth doing, there is a method to doing a thorough job cleaning a house so it was time to turn to the experts, Molly Maid. The good folks at Molly Maid have refined cleaning to a fine art and that is certainly true of Vancouver’s Michele Yonge. “There are a couple of things we advise people do before they deep clean; one is getting into closets and packing away winter stuff and hanging spring and summer clothes ... not forgetting to wipe down shelves as you go,” Yonge says. “Next, cleaning windows and washing or drycleaning drapes and curtains makes a huge difference. We recommend people wash the outside (of the) windows first because if you wash the inside first you don’t get the same bang! Don’t forget to clean the curtain tracks and window frames as you go. Use the tools that help get the job done; a dry, clean paint brush for instance is terrific for getting dust out of corners. One of the handiest things to use is microfibre cloths, (which are) great to clean wooden blinds ... plus can be thrown in the washer. Feeling the sun
shining through clean windows gives you great incentive to keep going.” A big thing is to declutter the whole house. Look at everything on counters, dressers and any surface where things tend to land. Sometimes we are so used to something cluttering the house we cease to see it. If you are not using or wearing something, get rid of it. You deserve to live in a space where you can breathe, with sun pouring through windows and clean surfaces. “We recommend people do three or four deep cleanings a year depending on your home and family,” Yonge says. “Laundry rooms are another place to get organized this time of year. Instead of soiled laundry piled together, get (a basket) for whites (and) one for darks ... it makes it so much easier. Once the clothes are washed placing them in a designated colourcoded basket for each family member keeps the room organized. Master bedrooms are great to dig into this time of year because they are often the place where things are dropped (and are) probably the most neglected room in the house. A final hint would be to put together a cleaning caddy with all the tools you need at hand; it really helps motivation when you don’t have The folks at Molly Maid have some tips for doing a thorough spring to go digging around cleaning, including drycleaning the drapes, de-cluttering every flat under the sink.” surface and tidying up the kitchen.
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Fencing has come a long way from plain chain-link By Maggie Calloway Is there any other single product that does as many jobs as fencing? It protects your children from the traffic and drowning in the swimming pool, protects your veggie garden from marauding animals (dream on!) and separates your property from your neighbours, among many other things. Not only are there dozens of reasons for installing a fence, there are also dozens of types and styles to choose from. We all drool over photos of the thriving vegetable and flower garden surrounded by a whimsical fence and gate complete with roses, but this is not what we are about today. We want to see what’s available in robust but stylish metal fencing that will do the job, is very low maintenance, and will enhance the curb appeal of your home. Not a lot to ask is it? Not according to Ken Scherk of Steelguard Fence Ltd. “My very first advice to any home owner with a pool who wants to fence is to check with their local municipality bylaw; each municipality requirements are different,” says Scherk. “Usually when you request a permit for a pool they will have specs for fencing. Keep in mind these specs are for the
minimum required but we can tell them what it will take to keep the family safe.” Have you noticed the black metal fencing appearing over the last few years? It used to be a chain-link fence was either a natural steel or white and pretty industrial in appearance. Now there are different types of chain-link fencing available that you can place anywhere. The black chain-link almost disappears into the background. The other great thing about the new black fencing is that it is almost maintenance-free, it doesn’t show dirt unlike white or natural, and once installed it will last almost forever, since a hose or the rain will wash off any dirt. The wire on a chain-link fence is coated with PVC with a UV rating which will stand up to ultra-violet light for decades. The posts are galvanized pipe over which there is a powder-coated finish, the same type of finish There are many types of fencing available for every type of project, from a modern on a barbeque, so it will last for decades. metal railing, above, to new black chain-link, below.
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Dedicating a room to the art of washing clothes not unusual By Maggie Calloway Remember when the washer and dryer were automatically banished to a dark corner of the basement? Well, no more! Laundry rooms are now not just any room, but a designed room. Doing laundry is now an experience, with top-end appliances, drying racks, linen storage, granite counters and marble backsplashes. I must admit I approve of this metamorphosis; doing laundry was always such a grim but necessary chore. Having the right tools to do a great job applies to this job as well as any other, and a dedicated room fully kitted out is a wonderful thing. So what makes not just a stylish room but one that works well? Looks are important but not as important as workability. Think through the process: where are the soiled clothes stored? If you have side-by-side appliances make sure the doors open the right way; you don’t want to be loading the dryer over the door of the washer. Each should open in the opposite direction so a clear inner space is formed. Shelving for laundry soap, bleach and such should be above the washer and dryer but high enough to allow you to use the top of each appliance as counter space if you are in a small room. And let’s not forget the ironing board; you need enough space to comfortably put up the board and an installed rod to hang up finished items. This rod is also great for drying hand-washed delicates. Interior designer Marlene Bourque of High Design works with John Friswell of CCI Renovations on many of his projects including laundry rooms. “This last laundry room we worked on was originally an office on the main floor of the home. We had room here to put the washer, dryer and sink, etc. on one side of the room
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Pushing a mower could be an exercise regimen in itself “ from page.1 carburetion systems so they are much easier to start. You can now push a button to prime and the fuel is available immediately to the combustion chamber, no more pulling and pulling hoping the engine will catch,� he says. “In my opinion they have designed the system so they will start almost immediately and are much cleaner burning.� If you have a larger property or a property that has a sloping lawn, a self-propelled gas mower is the way to go unless you want to fold pushing a lawnmower into your exercise program. Like all things in life, as Chrzanecki says, there is good, better and best and the world of lawnmowers is no different. “You have your basic steel deck push mower; a little better unit would still be a gas mower, still with a steel deck but may be self-propelled and mulch, which is a good thing; mulching is good for your lawn. As you get up the scale you get to a Toro model which they call a super mulcher. It’s an aluminum deck so the deck will not rot; it’s a 25-year machine if looked after.� Once you have sorted out what you need in the way of a mower, you need to take care of it if you want it to last and perform at the top of its game. Dana Nicholson, the fulltime mechanic at Foreshore, has 25 years experience with lawnmowers of every stripe. “My advice to everyone with a mower is to really watch which fuel they use and how they use it. The fuel we have from the pump has a very short shelf life; just a few weeks before it starts to break down. I recommend, as most people will have to buy fuel from a gas station, (buying) premium fuel with no ethanol and only buy a gallon at a time,� says Nicholson. “I know it’s inconvenient but unlike fuel in our cars which gets used up quickly, gas sits in a lawnmower for weeks and sometimes months. If possible, buy Aspen fuel from a store specializing in lawnmowers or power tools; this fuel is refined down so far it is very clean burning with a long shelf life. The other piece of advice is to keep the blades sharp and clean. Look after the mower and it will do a good job for you.�
Al Chrzanecki, above, of Foreshore Equipment and Supply is a fan of the new gas mowers. Dana Nicholson, right, has been fixing lawnmowers for 25 years, and says his top tip is to watch what kind of fuel you use.
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Making over a North Vancouver house to turn it into a modern, family-friendly paradise By Maggie Calloway As we so often find, here is a family who loves their North Shore neighbourhood but the house, approximately fifty years old with one partial renovation in the 1990s, was tired. Enter Kennedy Crawford Design of North Vancouver who designed the project, specifically Catherine Brown, who worked with the family very closely during both the design and building process. David Adair of Blackfish Homes and Construction, also based in North Vancouver, was brought into the project to do the actual build. “This is a family of four who enjoyed their home but the whole main floor needed a major renovation to bring it up to today’s standards,” says Adair. “We virtually pulled apart the whole main floor. The original main floor consisted of much the same rooms in the same place. They had a pretty big garage with a small flex space; they weren’t really using this space so we took over a section of the garage and extended it to make a mudroom entry. In the family room we pushed the back wall, the TV wall, back right to the exterior wall to create the space we needed.” The original flooring was a mixture of tile, vinyl and carpet; this was unified throughout most of the rooms with hardwood, which made a huge difference. Vinyl tile was used in the new powder room and mudroom. “In the formal living room the floor was leveled to match of the rest of the area. The fireplace is original but the hearth and pedestal had to be adjusted to the new level of the floor,” Adair says. “The rest of it was just freshening up with new wall colour, addition of wallpaper, new ceiling fan and lighting. The dining room had a French door from the hallway so we opened everything up to make the flow better. We brought the new flooring through and again just freshened everything up with new wall colour, wallpaper, lighting.” The powder room is a good size, but it was gutted and the flooring once again brought through. The new modern vanity and toilet match the new style; there are no jarring accents just a smooth flow to all the rooms including this one. The kitchen and family room is perfect for this family. This is definitely the heart of the home where everyone spends their time. “We really enjoyed this whole project. The family was excellent to work with,” Brown says. “Our client had a very good handle on what she wanted to achieve, particularly regarding the kitchen. She knew very clearly how she wanted to function in that space and how she wanted it to work for her family, then left it to us to bring it to life, giving feedback as the project proceeded.” This kitchen is one of Brown’s favourites. “This is a very large space. You can make spaces look too modern so we like to bring in pieces to soften them, give them more warmth; the barn door was part of bringing in interest,” Brown says. “We really like to find unique pieces; the island is an example of this. We had the design in our mind then had to go and find the right piece with a little bit of the traditional about it. The beautiful stone on the island is a real stand out with the distinctive lines. The funny thing is we had that exact pattern in our original drawings so it was great to find the exact match. We used Caesarstone on the surrounding counters and the backsplash above the stove is a mosaic white marble which adds a bit of an interesting accent. The stove is Fisher & Pykel, the jewel of the kitchen.” Brown says the client was good about communicating her master plan for the kitchen and how she wanted to use the space, which made her job easier. “Every bit of the kitchen and family room, from the wall of storage cupboards with so much detail in the cabinetry, to the fabric chosen, to the colour of the stone, it all had to work together. We have an eye for detail right down to the hardware on the barn door to the faucets, the tile, every single detail is gone through so there are no jarring notes and everything flows,” she says. I must say I love the barn door in the kitchen. I’ve seen them used before but often the room just can’t carry the size and heft but in this instance, with such a large space, it makes sense and looks spectacular. There is no doubt the success of this project is in how the family uses the whole space.
The new kitchen, above, features a mosaic white marble tile backsplash and Caesarstone countertops. The homeowners were intimately involved in the whole process of choosing a design for their home, from deciding on storage spaces to choosing the colour of the stone. The bathroom, left, now includes a modern vanity and toilet, in addition to new flooring and a sleek, modern sink.
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The new living room includes the original fireplace, above. The hearth and pedestal were adjusted to match the new height of the flooring, and wallpaper was added to freshen up the room. The new eating area in the kitchen, below, features a beautiful view outside and complements the new backsplash and countertops.
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The family room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Directly off the kitchen, the back wall was pushed back to open up the space and allow for more room. The television is now mounted on the wall and smart storage solutions appear all over the house.
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Brightening up your life with heritage paint By Maggie Calloway There is no getting around it, painting the exterior of your home is a big job whether you decide to tackle it yourself or hire a contractor. We have all heard of curb appeal, and the quality of the paint job, the colours you choose and where you put each colour can make the difference between a stunning exterior and one that just doesn’t work. If you decide to paint it yourself, know that preparation is 80 per cent of the job. Tedious as it may be, taking the time to prep means your house will look great and the job will last. Make sure the wood is dry. In our climate it pays to wait until we have enjoyed a long string of sunny days, as painting over wet wood creates a world of problems, not the least of which is the new paint forming blisters. If you are painting over old paint, scrape off flakes with a wire brush and clean the surface. If there are bare patches, prime before painting. Check to see what kind of paint was used previously then take advice from the paint store about which paint to use. Buy the best paint you can afford; this is not the time to be frugal. You want your home to look fantastic now and for years to come. Is there an art in picking paint colours? Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting certainly believes so. “We have been fortunate to be hired to paint the exteriors of the ‘Painted Ladies’, the four heritage houses on West 10th (in Vancouver) and you can imagine how jarring it would be to get the colour balance wrong,� she says. “The colours are very bright and different on each house; they really make a statement.� We have all agonized over paint colours, especially for the exterior. It’s not like making a colour mistake in the dining room which can be remedied in a day. Nyline says the problem is people are trying to make colour choices from a two- by two-inch paint chip,
which is impossible. “You stand in a paint store and stare at thousands of colours, how are you supposed to put colours together?� Nyline says. “First, take note of everything you can’t change; the roof colour and the colour of the stonework, the colour or your window trim if they are vinyl, etc. Next, (look at) the natural surroundings. If you have a ton of trees around the house that green foliage will impact how colour looks on your house. For instance, if you use paint with a red undertone on a north-facing house with lots of trees, in a certain light the house will have a slightly pink look to it. You have to paint large five-feet by five-feet samples of your preferred colour range on (a) board to get the proper impact of that colour on your house.� The moral of this story is take time. Time to do proper prep work, time to properly chose appropriate colours, time to do the best job possible, or hire someone who cares enough to do the same.
Heidi Nyline of Warline Painting believes that there is an art to choosing paint colours, whether they’re for Vancouver’s “Painted Ladies�, left and below, or for a suburban home in need of a new look, below left.
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