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Richmond and Xiamen are now sisters Tourism Richmond signs ‘oath’ to lure more tourists here

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Xiamen is now officially Richmond’s third sister city.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie formally signed an agreement with Mayor Liu Kequing in the Chinese city last Friday. The Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra marked the occasion with a concert hours earlier in a 700-seat concert hall at Xiamen International Conference Centre.

At the signing ceremony, Brodie was flanked by Richmond school trustees Debbie Tablotney and Grace Tsang and six Richmond councillors: Richmond councillors Chak Au, Derek Dang, Ken Johnston, Bill McNulty, Linda McPhail and Harold Steves.

According to officials at Richmond City Hall, the relationship is aimed at further promoting and developing exchanges and co-operation in culture, education, tourism, science, technology, business and trade.

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Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Xiamen Mayor Liu Kequing sign a sister city agreement last Friday in China.

Mutual fund seller facing theft charge

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Dreams Take Flight Page 19

A former mutual fund salesperson who was fined $100,000 by the B.C. Securities Commission for allegedly using $11,050 from an investor to pay down his own debts, has now been criminally charged in Richmond provincial court.

Ajit Singh Basi, 25, is accused of theft by person required to account, and made his first court appearance this week. It is not clear whether the current charge is connected to the allegations made to the securities commission, although both offence dates are in 2010.

Last December, the securities commission held a hearing involving allegations that Basi defrauded

an investor. Basi did not appear at the hearing, made no submissions and entered no evidence.

Basi allegedly told an investor from Alberta in December of 2010 that he could buy shares of MGM at a price below the stock was trading. Basi met the female investor on the Internet in 2009, and corresponded with her for several months.

The investor sent him $15,500, and before she sent the money, Basi confirmed to her by text message that he had sold her shares at $14.64, a figure within the trading range of those shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

But according to the commission, Basi did not use her money to buy MGM shares, and instead deposited the money into an intermediary entity that he controlled. He then used $11,050 to pay

down personal indebtedness and for other personal uses.

The investor was left with only $4,445, which she eventually recovered.

The commission has, among other things, permanently banned Basi from purchasing securities or exchange contracts. He’s been ordered to resign any position he holds, and is banned from becoming or acting as a director of officer of any issuer, registrant or investment fund manager.

He is permanently prohibited from becoming or acting as a registrant, investment fund manager or promoter.

He’s been ordered to pay the commission $11,055, and to pay an administrative penalty of $100,000.

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Doors to open in Richmond this weekend Annual event allows visitors to tour arts, culture and heritage sites

Doors Open Richmond •May 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•38 sites across city participating •Free after-hours evening reception, Imaginary Enclave, set for Saturday, May 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Richmond Cultural Centre, featuring exhibits, refreshments, live music and bhangra dance performances •Site maps available at city facilities and richmond.ca/ doorsopen

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Doors will open this weekend around Richmond for an annual two-day event that makes arts, culture and heritage sites accessible to all.

Among the 38 sites in Doors Open Richmond are places of worship, art galleries and studios, heritage and green spaces and family-friendly attractions.

This is the fifth year for the event, and organizer Peter Harris said he’s heard nothing but positive comments, as sites collectively saw an estimated 20,000 visitors.

“The enthusiasm for it continues,” said Harris, who is exhibit and program co-ordinator at Richmond Museum. “It’s just been one of those things from both the volunteer perspective and the visitor that leaves everybody feeling very proud of the community.”

Some sites, like Minoru Chapel, are normally open only during private or ticketed events. Others, like Gulf of Georgia Cannery, usually charge admission fees. But during Doors Open May 5 and 6, most sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission to all is free.

Harris said the concept originated in Scotland in the ‘90s.

Communities in eastern Canada soon copied the event before Richmond held its own Doors Open in

No. 2 Rd.), Richmond Fire-Rescue’s newest facility.

Other attractions include the 1908 McKinney House at 6471 Dyke Rd., a private residence restored over 20 years by Curtis Eyestone, and—nearby—Britannia Heritage Shipyards and London Heritage Farm. A walking tour will highlight all three sites on Saturday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

A reception will be held at Richmond Cultural Centre on May 5 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dubbed “Imaginary Enclave,” this free celebration of Doors Open and Asian Heritage Month includes exhibits, refreshments and live performances in bhangra dance and music by Orchid Ensemble and the Japanese instrumentalist group Maru.

Juno-award nominee Orchid Ensemble—Jonathan Bernard plays the marimba, Lan Tung plays the erhu and Yu-Chen Wang the zheng—will perform at the Imaginary Enclave event at Doors Open Richmond.

2008—the lone participant in B.C. This year, the City of Surrey will be the second, said Harris.

“The heritage focus is primary in eastern Canada, but here we’ve decided, because of our unique city, diversity and unique arts, culture and heritage we’d broaden it to be a collaboration of all three areas,” he said. “That’s made ours a little bit different, but I think richer for it.”

New sites this year: Rufus Lin Gallery of Japanese Art (415-5811 Cooney Rd.), whose current exhibition is Ganbaro-Nippon; Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse branch

Brooke Lees photo Britannia Heritage Shipyard, located at the foot of Railway Avenue, is one of 38 sites in this year’s Doors Open event.

(7700 Minoru Gate), which is offering behind-the-scenes tours; Rotary Hospice House (6460 No.

4 Rd.), which is showcasing quilts from the Textile Arts Guild of Richmond; and Fire Hall No. 2 (11011

“The enthusiasm for it continues. It’s just been one of those things from both the volunteer perspective and the visitor that leaves everybody feeling very proud of the community.”

- Peter Harris

New trial ordered in 2009 killing of Ben Warland Joshua Berner will stand trial again, Court of Appeal rules

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered that the man convicted of killing a young Richmond father three years ago will stand trial again.

Joshua David Berner was convicted in October of 2010 of the second-degree murder of Benjamin Warland, who was just 23 at the time of his death.

Berner and his lawyer appealed the conviction, and on Monday, the Court of Appeal of B.C. unanimously agreed with the argument put forward by Berner’s lawyer that trial judge Justice Sandra Ballance erred in her instruction to the jury.

Specifically, the error relates to how the jury was instructed to interpret Berner’s postoffence conduct on the night of the incident on Jan. 31, 2009.

“On the facts of this case, I would think it a

near certainty that the jury would be moved to take quite a censorious view of the lies told by the appellant to the police near the scene of the struggle,” Justice John E. Hall wrote. “This course of action by the appellant foreclosed any hope of saving the life of the deceased...In my respectful opinion, the judge committed a significant legal error in failing to instruct the jury that Berner’s postoffence conduct had no bearing on the issue of intent. On the particular facts of this case, such failure could have tipped the scales in favour of a guilty-as-charged verdict.”

On the night of Warland’s death, Berner and his friend, Christian Olegario, had been drinking and watching hockey at a sports bar.

They left the bar around 11 p.m. and took a bus to Berner’s home.

During that bus trip, Olegario and Warland got into a “somewhat acrimonious discussion.”

“The three men exited from the bus at a stop near the intersection of Cambie and Bargen Drive, a location a few blocks from the residence of the appellant. Olegario was planning to go to Berner’s house to ‘hang out for a bit.’

“Olegario testified that as he and Berner were at the intersection waiting for the light

Benjamin Warland was killed in 2009.

to change, he was punched in the face and rendered unconscious,” Justice Hall wrote.

Berner described a violent struggle between him and Warland after Olegario was knocked out, in the front yard of a residence.

“Curiously, the residence was a short distance from the bus stop but in a direction away from the course of travel the appellant would have taken to return home,” Hall wrote.

“The appellant testified that after punching Olegario, the deceased advanced on him brandishing what was described as a pocket

knife. No weapon was ever recovered by investigators. Berner described a violent and confusing struggle for the possession of the knife. He said he eventually gained control of the weapon and used it to defend himself from an assault by the deceased.”

Berner and Olegario were walking home following the altercation when they were stopped by police officers responding to a call by a householder who heard the noises of the altercation between Warland and the two men.

“When the appellant was asked by the police about blood on his person, he said he attempted to break up a fight earlier at the pub. This of course was an untruth as the source of the blood was his violent struggle with Warland.”

As the police were talking with Berner, his landlady happened to pass the scene, and offered to bring him home.

It was then discovered that Berner had a serious injury to his leg, and he went to St. Paul’s Hospital.

About an hour later, a passerby discovered Warland at the scene of the struggle, and he was “gasping for air” and unable to speak.

Warland was pronounced dead soon after arriving at hospital.

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Tourism Richmond sets sights on China Education tourism an area of opportunity

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter It’s not just the City of Richmond that sees the potential fruits of investing in the fortiďŹ cation of relationships in China.

Tourism Richmond has long identiďŹ ed China as a major player in the economic fortunes of Lulu Island. “When we were in China in March, we had a number of opportunities to meet with tour operators and the media and one of the comments that came out loud and clear was the opportunity for education tourism,â€? Tourism Richmond CEO Tracy Lakeman said.

Education tourism involves families visiting a region to check out universities and educational institutions for their children, she said. Sometimes, during these visits, visitors will purchase real estate, or a parent may stay in the country while the child is studying .

But families from Asia are “absolutely looking at Lower Mainland and Eastern Canada for university opportunities.�

Parents and students have come to the realization that in order to study in Canada, they need to upgrade their English skills, and it’s here where local schools, such as Kwantlen Polytechnic and the Richmond Board of Education, can address a need. “We see a very, very clear opportunity for Richmond for the preparations courses.�

When visitors come to Richmond, they contribute directly, Lakeman said, to the local, provincial and federal economies through their taxes. “That’s the direct link between tourism and the local economy,�

Lakeman said, noting that in 2011, tourism contributed an estimated $14 million to the local government.

In hopes of luring visitors here, tour operators in China are working with Tourism Richmond to put together packages for them to check out our education system, Lakeman said. Those packages are being developed in cooperation with Kwantlen and the Richmond board of education. “We’re in the relationship busi-

ness. We go to our customers.�

Last week, Tourism Richmond signed an oath of mutual tourism assistance with Xiamen’s tourism organization. Xiamen and Richmond were long friendship cities, and that relationship was last week elevated to sister city. “Tourism Richmond is very excited and honoured by our tourism partnership with Xiamen and moving forward, we will strive to deepen that relationship and the understanding between our cities in an effort to grow travel trade relations to our mutual beneďŹ t,â€? said Tourism Richmond sales director Gayle Morris.

Lakeman visited Beijing and Shanghai to develop relationships with key Chinese travel inuencers, partners and to explore opportunities for further collaboration. “China is not only Canada’s fastest growing tourism market, but also Richmond’s, and it is a priority for us,â€? Lakeman said in March. “As the gateway to British Columbia and Canada, and as a destination that offers all the comforts of home to the Chinese visitor, Richmond is well positioned as a place to travel and explore, purchase real estate and conduct business for China.â€?

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From Page 1 Tourism Richmond was among other local organizations that made the trip to Xiamen. On Saturday Gayle Morris, Tourism Richmond’s director of sales, signed an “oath of mutual tourism assistance� with Xiamen’s tourism bureau.

According to Tourism Richmond, the oath means Chinese tour operators will endorse Richmond as a Canadian travel destination, while Richmond travel agencies will do the same for Xiamen.

Xiamen is located on an island in southeast China, and with a population of 1.8 million is nine times larger than Richmond.

In 2008, Richmond and Xiamen entered into a friendship agreement.

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EDITORIAL: Teachers love for job shows every day

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f you have a child fortunate enough to be in a classroom led by a passionate teacher who loves his or her job, you know the job the teaching profession does is priceless in shaping our future leaders.

Recent examples of great teachers doing wonderful work abound at Henry Anderson, Maple Lane and William Bridge elementaries, all of whom invited The Richmond Review in recent weeks to see their students marvelous successes.

From fundraisers to exhibits, all of the stuff that was on display was undoubtedly praiseworthy.

And what a great way to celebrate the accomplishments of these children than having their

works showcased in the local paper.

There’s nothing to suggest that these schools called up The Review looking for positive publicity to counteract the negative stuff that’s come from the dispute between Victoria and the B.C. Teachers Federation.

What’s come to pass is truly unfortunate, but as children are somehow amazingly able to do, they’ve overcome some adversities and forged ahead, learning and succeeding in spite of everything.

While the remainder of the year is filled with questions about how the teachers job action will affect classrooms, and seeming differences between how districts are handling things, parents should remember that there is a difference between the teachers and the B.C. Teachers Federation.

The federation represents the interests of its members as a whole, and not all teachers are on side with the federation’s strategies to fight back against the province’s back-to-work Bill 22.

Those who are in the teaching profession don’t do it for the wages.

Yes, they receive a good salary and benefits.

But for the vast majority of them, they love teaching, whether it’s leading sports teams or guiding grad night planning.

Working long hours grading projects and tests, and volunteering for various school functions, is something many teachers willingly accept as part of the job.

And it’s this steadfast dedication that needs to be remembered, not this temporary inconvenience.

A passion for sushi in Richmond

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t’s claimed that the Inuit have a hundred words for snow. I suspect that West Coasters must have at least 50 or so different kinds of rain.

With the opening of yet another sushi restaurant in Steveston, I’m going to claim that Richmond has at least 15 types of sushi as well.

I love pretty much any kind of sushi but I clearly understand the myriad differences in quality and purpose.

Sushi to Richmondites has become a staple meal that in most cases has long left its Japanese forbears behind for North American consumption.

Here in Richmond, there are many styles of sushi. At the top, there are traditional Japanese restaurants making sushi with authentic ingredients and highly trained chefs.

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Sushi to Richmondites has become a staple meal that in most cases has long left its Japanese forbears behind for North American consumption.

places, the food is exquisite and you are guaranteed an authentic culinary experience. The farewell “Arigato!” is hollered out by people who actually speak Japanese.

There are also touristy places with cute tatami rooms, Japanese print curtains, and a high turnover.

The food is predictable with the occasional exotic item for the adventurous and the rolls are fat with rice.

Similar to these tourist joints are the all-you-can-eat places. The rolls are huge here, the fish bland, and the green horseradish heavy to hide a distinctive fishy taste.

When speed is in need, there are the takeout sushi

joints. Fresh fish, quick turnaround, and served on trays that you can recycle or return the next day to the owners, these are the places I patronize most frequently.

Sushi you find on popular strolls tends to be heavy on the California Roll rotation.

Fast and palatable, it comes in those shiny clear boxes that never stay shut.

Then there is mall sushi, prepared hours before but still cheerful with their green plastic foliage and neon pink ginger.

Supermarket sushi is a little older, made in some central factory before it is shipped out for a few day’s display in the refrigerated takeout section. Some would say it

doesn’t really count as sushi but it hits the spot when you’re in a rush.

There are also healthy sushi places offering brown rice rolls and mayo free options and the family run places where each roll is lovingly put together by a tight staff of three or four.

Fusion sushi is another Richmond favourite with innovative multicultural combinations. Similar to that is the art house place that has photogenic sushi that looks like mango caterpillars with alfalfa sprout antennae.

There is the all-in-one sushi place where you can get Thai food and sushi or Japanese and bubble tea.

Then there is Korean sushi or Kimbap, a popular picnic food in Seoul. There is also Canadian sushi made in a mainstream restaurant which share a lot of fusion’s qualities. Of course, the best sushi is the homemade sushi (which is an honour to get) painstakingly made by a neighbor or friend.

Sushi, a Richmond mecca.

Who knew? It’s for your own good.

Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher.

Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school.

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GM crops are not a safety concern Editor: Re: The fight against GMO food, Richmond Review, April 27.

A recent column in the Richmond Review was full of misinformation about genetically modified crops that could have easily been corrected had the author done her homework. Canadians are fortunate to have access to one of the safest, affordable and abundant food supplies in the world and that’s the most important thing.

What readers should know is that all GM crops are subject to Canada’s strict regulatory standards. Extensive safety reviews are completed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada before any of these crops

are approved. GM crops enjoy a remarkable food safety record, having been cultivated for well over a decade and eaten by billions of people worldwide.

The reality is that humans have been altering the DNA of crops for hundreds of years using plant breeding methods to move genes from one species to another. Modern genetic modification has made it possible to speed up the process and do it more precisely.

When it comes to farmers, they overwhelmingly choose to grow genetically improved varieties of corn, canola, soybeans, and other crops due to the numerous benefits they offer such as increased yields, environmental sustainability and—

contrary to what was suggested in the column—these GM crops in fact do not require more pesticides, and there is no amphibian or other animal DNA inserted into today’s GM crops.

The fact of the matter is that GM crops are not a safety concern thanks to rigorous regulatory standards and therefore do not need to be labeled or banned.

GM crops are just one example of modern agricultural solutions that are federally regulated and have been proven safe to eat. If consumers want to avoid foods derived from GM crops, they can buy foods that are labeled organic.

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The more important question should be: Why does the right hand of the feds have no idea what the left hand is doing? According to Mr. Lexier, the government knew of Ben Dewberry’s passing, as they supported him in his last years at a veterans’ hospital as well as allotted the family money for his funeral—after

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Photos by: Brooke Lees, Richmond Museum, Toyohara Kunichika, Parks Canada, City of Richmond, Gavin Powell, Allen Bargen, Alice Saunders

Explore Richmond’s arts, culture and heritage during this FREE Doors Open weekend.

Choose from over 35 sites including: heritage landmarks; places of worship; art galleries and artist’s studios; museums and national historic sites, and more.

Pick up a free Doors Open brochure at any City of Richmond facility, or download at www.richmond.ca/doorsopen, after April 25th.

Celebrate Doors Open and Asian Heritage Month with live music and refreshments at the Imaginary Enclave at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate Saturday, May 5, 6:30–9 p.m. FREE admission.

For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/doorsopen or call 604-247-8300

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Heritage fair to showcase projects from 200 students Nearly 200 students from Richmond and Delta will participate in the 10th annual Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair Saturday at Richmond Cultural Centre.

Hosted by Richmond Museum Society and Delta Museum and Archives Society, the fair will showcase student projects on Canadian history and heritage.

Using a medium of their choice, students display stories that portray Canadian heroes, legends, milestones and achievements. Projects will be judged by a panel of 22 judges.

Students from a variety of Richmond schools are participating, including Cornerstone Christian Academy, Kingswood Elementary, McKay Elementary, McNeely Elementary and Whiteside Elementary.

Admission to the fair, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free.

Kids only swap meet The East Richmond Community Association and Cambie Community Centre will be hosting their third Kids Only Swap Meet this Saturday. The event will raise funds to support Centre programming.

New and gently used items will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12800 Cambie Road. There are a few tables left for sale.

For more info, call 604233-8399.

Hike for Hospice this Sunday The Richmond Hospice Association’s 10th anniversary Hike for Hospice takes place Sunday, May 6 at 9 a.m. at Garry Point Park.

Bring the family for a great hike along Richmond’s west dike.

Registration is by donation.

For further information, call Richmond Hospice Association at 604-279-7140.

with special guest Minister of Health, the Honorable Mike de Jong Please join us for a conversation on health care.

When: Friday, May 4th, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Where: Richmond Hospital, Fisher Auditorium 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Please RSVP to 604-241-8452 or john.yap.mla@leg.bc.ca file photo Monica, a Kathleen McNeely Elementary student, designed a history exhibit of Steveston for last year’s Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair.

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business | PROFILE

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Custom all-glass showers, From custom bathroom renovations to fixing picture frames to windshields, Crystal Glass does it all when it comes to glasswork The WOW-factor of any custom bathroom renovation often begins and ends with a frameless glass shower enclosure, which adds a modern touch that casts the spotlight on other high-end updates such as wall-to-wall porcelain tiles and polished fixtures.

At Crystal Glass at 110-5771 No. 3 Rd., manager Warren Penner said his speciallytrained staff often work hand-in-hand with renovators to ensure a headache-

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One delighted customer gave The Richmond Review a tour of his completely gutted master bedroom ensuite, where Crystal Glass’s work is front and centre.

Sporting separate vanities with maple cabinets, tiled floors, a spacious shower stall where a soaker tub once stood, and an eco-conscious toilet, the washroom is certainly stunning and lacks for nothing.

Penner said the all-glass frameless surround for the tiled shower stall cost about $3,000, including glass, all hardware and the installation work.

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Penner’s staff are specially trained for the work they do.

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For those considering a home renovation, he advises that they come in to the store so they understand the costs involved and the many options that are available to them.

Crystal Glass specializes in repairing and replacing all types of glass. Our auto glass experts specialize in windshield repair and windshield replacement, including rock chips repairs. Crystal Glass’s residential and commercial glass experts specialize in repairing broken windows and window replacement in your home, as well as office glass and glass doors in your office, shop or store. Our full line of services is backed by nearly six decades of delivering quality workmanship and value to our customers.

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pring us upon us and for many people this means the beginning of seasonal allergies (hayfever).

Hayfever is an inappropriate immune response by the body to essentially harmless substances.

Common symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing and headaches. People often mistake these symptoms for a common cold. However, a cold will usually accompany these symptoms with a fever.

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seniors Organ transplants increase in B.C. Organ donations rose 17 per cent in 2011 but BC Transplant is continuing to call for more people to register as donors.

There were 70 deceased donors in 2011/12 – a new record for B.C. – and the 305 transplants performed last year helped 277 patients live healthier lives.

“I registered to be an organ donor at age 16, without knowing that many

years later, I would eventually need a transplant myself,” said kidney recipient Savilla Kress. “I consider myself lucky that my donor made a decision which saved my life.”

The agency says there remains a chronic shortage of organs for transplant, with nearly 450 B.C. residents on wait lists, 100 more than a year ago. For information on registering see www.transplantbc.ca.

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Seniors currently make up 13 per cent of Richmond’s population and it’s estimated that there will be twice as many by 2032. To address the needs of this growing population, local home care provider Nurse Next Door is organizing the third annual Richmond Seniors Expo.

Bringing together over two dozen exhibitors, this free event aims to educate seniors and their families on how to age happy and healthy.

“We’re excited to host this great community event for the third year,” said Kim Kendrick, owner of Nurse Next Door Richmond and Senior’s Expo president. “We are the leading home care provider in the community and it’s important that we educate seniors and families

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The Richmond Senior’s Expo brings together over two dozen exhibitors including Service Canada, the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, CARP, financial advisors, care facilities, and more. Seniors already account for more than 50 per cent of provincial health care spending and proper planning and utilization of senior services can reduce hospital visits and premature moves to costly long term care.

“Caring for the people in our community is what we do. We also think it’s time to celebrate aging, not just cope with it,” said Kendrick.

“Each year our attendance has grown with attendees from across the lower mainland.

We’re filling the need for a fun event that brings together families and fosters discussions on the realities of aging.”

The Richmond Senior’s Expo takes place on Saturday, May 26 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at South Arm United Church (11051 No. 3 Rd.). It’s free to attend. Seniors, families and caregivers are all welcome.

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Eligibility for Old Age Security pension to be bumped to 67 Six-year phase-in to commence in 2023

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter If you’ve already turned 54, you won’t be impacted by a change to the age of eligiblity to the Old Age Security pension.

The change of eligibility from age 65 to 67 was announced in the last federal budget, and was among several pension-related changes, Richmond MP Alice Wong said.

People who turned 54 by March 31 of this year won’t be impacted by the changes, Wong said.

The age of eligibility won’t change until 2023, she said, adding that it will be phased-in over six years, becoming fully in place by 2029.

The change was necessary to ensure Old Age Security is available to future generations, she said.

Currently there are four working people for every person receiving the Old Age Security pension. By 2023, that ratio will change to two to one, and will be “challenging”, Wong said.

Canadians will also have the option to voluntarily defer their eligibility for OAS by up to five years.

“In return, they will get higher payments by the time they start getting it,” she said.

Between 2013 and 2015, Canadians will begin to be pro-actively enrolled for both OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Wong said.

There are many people who haven’t applied, but are eligible to receive benefits, she said.

In her discussions with those in the community, Wong said seniors have told her that some seniors haven’t applied for the pensions, even though they need it.

The federal government will reach out to residents of Canada and enrol them in the program.

“That will be good news for a lot of people,” Wong said.

Wong emphasized that the Canadian Pension Plan is not going to change.

New videos help create an age-friendly B.C. The Province of B.C. has released a series of online videos to help local governments and communities create an Age-friendly B.C. The new videos, available online at www.seniorsbc.ca/agefriendly/afbc_video - highlight elements of an age-friendly community through examples of actions taken in several B.C. communities.

According to the province, in an age-friendly com-

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Isles test mettle on field

Richmond Youth Soccer Association Notice of Annual General Meeting

TUES., MAY 29TH, 2012, 6:30 PM

by Don Fennell Sports Editor

Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall

As with most ice-breakers, the Richmond Girls Softball Association invitational last weekend at London Park focused

More information at www.richmondsoccer.com

more on playing games than results.

After practicing indoors from October to April, a few of the host Islander teams finally got a chance to take what they learned to the outdoor fields. With

the help of some friends from surrounding Lower Mainland communities, the Islanders 98/99 team coached by Rodney Jang hosted a six-team Peewee A/B event while the Islanders 94A and 95A teams were able to play a mini round-robin with the Delta Heat.

“With the inclement weather the teams haven’t been able to get in many games at all so far, so this was a good opportunity,” said RGSA rep committee chair Al Groff. “It was a chance for the teams to use all their pitchers and put positional players in differ-

ent roles to help evaluate how far you’ve come as a team.”

Richmond’s Squirt and Peewee Division house teams are scheduled to play in an ice-breaker of their own next weekend at London Park.

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Coastal Cup soccer championships here this weekend

by Don Fennell Sports Editor For the third year in a row, the Richmond Soccer Association is hosting the Coastal Cup finals.

Teams in 22 divisions—A Cup for metro/select and B Cup for gold/ silver from under-13 to under18—will gather this weekend at

the pitches at Minoru Park and Richmond Secondary School.

“We’re honoured to be hosting again and I think it speaks to the dedication of volunteers, organizing skills and facilities,” said Stew MacPherson, executive director of Richmond Girls’ Soccer.

Three of the six Richmond teams are coming off League Cup titles

at the select level—Clive Clarke’s under-18 girls’ Red Hot Selects (playing Central City Pegasus at 5 p.m. Saturday at Minoru Park), John Gattens’ under-18 boys’ United (versus Pegasus at 3 p.m.

Saturday at Minoru Park), and Ted Lorenz’s under-16 boys’ United (versus Metro-Ford Bayern at 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Minoru Park).

Also qualifying in A Cup finals are the under-13 boys’ United (versus Burnaby at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Richmond High), under-14 girls’ Synergy (versus Central City Breakers at 9 a.m. Saturday at Minoru Park) and under-15 boys’ United (versus Central City at 9 a.m. Sunday at Minoru Park).

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Community Worship

UNITED

BAPTIST

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 6 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

SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Team Ministry Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr

ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN

10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 604-273-1335 • www.stedward.ca Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey

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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

Richmond United Church

St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

Promise Land (Children’s Church) Children ages 4-12 • Nursery available

8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Minister: Rev. Neill McRae

Teaching Series: GALATIANS

Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

CHILDRENS GYM NIGHT Ages 7-12 FRIDAYS 7:00-9:00 pm at Blundell Elementary School (until June 15) Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs Call the church office for more information (604 277-1939)

The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626

Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Sanctuary open for quiet prayer 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays • www.stannessteveston.ca

PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH

RPC - A Place To Belong

9300 Westminster Hwy., Phone 604-278-3191 www.rpchurch.com

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 6, 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 of all needs find acceptance and encouragement.

Lord Byng Elementary School – Gymnasium 3711 Georgia Street at No. 1 Road, Steveston Village www.Steveston.org Phone: 604.271.3786

Worship and Children’s Program Sundays, 10:30 am

Senior Pastor - Rev. Kevin Jamieson Sundays 10:30 am Worship, Coffee & Fellowship *Relaxed Setting* Contemporary Music* Children’s Sunday School *Home Bible Study: Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 pm

Everyone is welcome!

You are welcome to worship with us at Marpole United Church

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA) Fujian Evangelical Church

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Centre for Children

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

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1296 West 67th Avenue (at Hudson St.) Phone: 604-266-8822 Minister: Rev. Diana Sung Richmond Christian Fellowship

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Pastor Impam Moses

WHAT IS THAT TO YOU? YOU FOLLOW ME.

FILIPINO CANADIAN CHURCH

(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.

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491

ADVENTIST Richmond Seventh-Day ADVENTIST Church Worship Location and Time: Sat. 9:15 a.m.

8711 Cambie Road, Richmond www.richmondsda.org 778-230-9714

INTERDENOMINATIONAL 10351 No. 1 Road

Apostolic Pentecostal Church Intl.

(1 block South of Williams Road)

11960 Montego St. (corner No. 5 Road) Richmond

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• Apostolic Worship • Prayer for the Sick • Counselling and Home Bible Study Sunday Service: 1:30pm-4:00pm Richmond Yacht Club 7471 River Rd., Richmond, BC, 604-277-9157

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FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond

Be part of the new pioneering church in Richmond

English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3 Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA

phone 604-270-6594 www.rcfonline.com

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..where you are always welcome Come and visit us Sunday School-1:00pm • Sunday Worship 2 :00pm Senior Pastor- Abdul Lagayan Tel. 604 520 0660 fcf.richmond.bc@gmail.com www.fcfbc.ca

Sunday Celebration, Sharing & The Word - 10:00 a.m. www.myecc.org 604-270-4685

Kids Sunday School Youth Activities Everyone Welcome

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Richmond Roadrunners started strong but needed overtime heroics to edge visiting Coquitlam Adanacs 8-7 in their first home game of the 2012 B.C. Intermediate Lacrosse League season April 25.

Alex Morghese’s second goal of the game 49 seconds into the extra frame gave the ’Runners the win after goalie Ryland Hood stopped a breakaway.

Richmond outshot Coquitlam 46-27 and led 1-0 just 30 seconds into the game. They were up 4-3 after a period, but the game was a seesaw affair the rest of the way.

Tyler Vogrig also scored twice for Richmond, with singles by Spencer Bromley, Jonathan Bailey, Braeden Jensen and Cody Nass. Bromley and Nass also had three assists each.

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B.C. junior coach of the year Greg Rennie, Richmond is expecting to contend for the provincial title. They finished second in league and fourth in provincials last season.

Richmond plays its home games Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at Minoru Arenas, including tonight (May 2) versus Langley. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students and seniors.

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A collision occurred at the intersection of No.1 Road & Blundell Road. A blue SUV struck a sedan and then fled the scene.

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BIRD MART 1 Day Only. Birds, bird supplies. Sullivan Community Hall, 6303 - 152nd St Surrey. Sunday, May 6, 11am-3:30pm Admission $2.

Table rentals avail. 604-762-1742

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

INFORMATION

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing.

Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988

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Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Olsen, Ariel Aged 20, passed away April 20, 2012 after a brief illness.

Memorial service May 3rd, 1:00 pm at Fraserview Church.

11295 Mellis Drive, Richmond BC

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude.

Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/Fairview.

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THE ONE AND ONLY Harley Davidson Technician Training Program in Canada. GPRC Fairview Campus. 15 week program. Current H-D motorcycle training aids. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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HELP WANTED

Gateway Casinos Career Information Session Join us to learn more about exploring career paths and casino training options in the Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions.

Tuesday May 8th, 2012, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm The Red Bar at Starlight Casino, 350 Gifford Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 7A3. www.gateway casinos.com/caeers.html

GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr 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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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 Kwong Fung Richmond hiring bookkeeper, $19/hr with WCB, 37.5/wk. Chinese Email resume: kffoodco@gmail.com

MOVIE EXTRAS !

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

PRODUCTION HELP REQUIRED Call 604-272-5758 or fax resume to 604-272-0901

HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com.

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment TELEMARKETING. Perm P/T, exp, some knowledge of Excel. Salary + Commission. Richmond, clse to bus & Canada line. Fax: 604-278-8587 email: michelled3900@gmail.com

CONCRETE Pump Operator required in Salmon Arm area.

Must have experience Call Pete (1-250)833-5722

Retail or wholesale (NOC: 6251) required for Donald’s Fine Foods.

Immediate openings at our Richmond locations for 15 qualified / exp. Meat Cutters. Duties; Cut, trim and prepare cuts of meat, supervise other workers and provide training. Must speak English.

Permanent / Full-time – 40 hours per week. Full Benefits after completion of probation.

Angelena Physic Healer & Life Coach Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 3 readings for $35.00

E-mail: careers@ donaldsfinefoods.com or fax: 604.875.6031

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EXP. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED - for family practice in Richmond. 2 days per wk. Please fax resume to: 604-271-4900 MEDICAL OFFICE - Part time receptionist required one to two days per week - also vacation coverage.

Require mature individual. Will train computer billing. This job would be ideal for retired or semi-retired LPN or RN. Send resume with a handwritten note to Mailbox Rental #319-8155 Park Rd. Richmond, V6Y 1S9

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BELLISSIMA is looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals who have a passion for ladies fashion and enjoy working with people in our Blundell Centre store. Areas of responsibility for a sales associate are: -The ability to clientele and create loyal customers - Assist clients in all aspects of wardrobing.

-Work well with management and other sales associates. -Help merchandise the store and cashier duties. Minimum 2 years retail experience and available weekends. Our staff are our greatest resources so join our team if you are interested in an amazing career in ladies fashion. E-mail resume to juanita@serenafashions.com or apply in person at #188-8180 No.2 Rd, Richmond.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

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High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES • Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

• Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

Call Ian 604-724-6373 Pressure Washing, window cleaning, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways & gutters. WCB.604-833-1462

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

JASON’S ROOFING

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All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

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Bthrms/Kitchens/Plumbing/Electrical/Drywall/Tex. ceilings/ doors. Big/Small. WCB, insured.

Seniors Spec. Mike, 604-341-2681

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

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Call for your FREE estimate.

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CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

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

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ENGLISH BULLIES 2 m. 11 wks.

Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1400 (604)725-7191 after 5

Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $500.

(604)795-0118/(604)7963026. No Sunday calls

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $750. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

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

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

REG BORDER collie pups, born Mar 6, 2012, strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abby

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

TOY POODLES. 8 fem, phantom colour, blk & brwn. 7 wks. $700.

Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

AFFORDABLE MOVING

LEGAL SERVICES

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Only 4 left – purebred, no papers (604) 888-0832 asking $500

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

TREE SERVICES

Tree removal done RIGHT!

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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BUYING OR SELLING?

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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

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YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. vet chk, $500. 2 males left. Parents on site. 604-852-6176 Abbts

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604.587.5865

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AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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Artsy in Richmond Min. 5 yrs exp. Cab./ Carpentry.

Read Blue print in Chinese. $23.50/Hr, 37.5hr/Wk, WCB Resume to: artsymillwork@hotmail.com AUTOMOTIVE Technician Required for North Vancouver Island GM Dealer. Full time. Wage Benefits pkg. Competitive wage with bonus plan. Great small town to bring up a family. email resume to admin@klassengm.com JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250832-8053, fax 250-832-4545, email pat@brabymotors.com

• KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLERS • FINISHERS • PAINTERS Required for Surrey based Cabinet Shop.

Please call 604.897.0357

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either!

Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood.

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HOUSE OR OFFICE CLEANING $10/hr. Reliable Service 778-858-0219 or 778-322-6555

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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S & S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

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Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

PLUMBING

$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

Westeel Fabrication Ltd. is looking for Structural Steel Fabricators/Erectors with track record.

Please send your resume to:

info@westeelfabrication.ca or Contact: 604-543-8016

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MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

BUILDING SUPPLIES

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(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

1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects of Home Improvements, Landscaping & Garden Solutions 604.501.9290

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

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DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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338 VVPCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

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PAINT SPECIAL

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panels for Sale & Installation. 8291 No. 5 Road, Richmond. 604 275-3158

Call JR 604-247-3712

or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com Route Boundaries Number of Papers 4000 Blk Steveston Hwy (includes townhomes) 9000 Blk No 1 Rd, Osmond Ave, Pendlebury Rd Mahood Dr Geal Rd, Groat Ave Palmer Rd, Pembroke Pl, Pendlebury Rd, Pendleton Rd Waller Crt/ Dr, Pickering Dr Peterson Dr/ Gate Fairdell Cres 5000 blk Williams Rd Bairdmore Cres Turquoise Dr Gander Dr, Crt, Pl, St Johns Pl Cornerbrook Cres, St Brides Crt, St Vincents Pl, Crt

287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOT + COLD Pressure Washing Sidewalks - Driveways - Parkades Res/ Comm/ Strata. 604-802-9033

NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT?

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

5 Skilled Carpenters

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.

341

FINANCIAL SERVICES

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HELP WANTED

Kids and Adults Needed

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99. Lose Weight and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Call NOW 1-800-8545176.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

604-447-3404

Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

130

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Wages: $16.04 per/hour

160

Dollar Thrifty Auto Group Inc hiring a Rental Service Supervisor skilled at customer service, supervise staff, prepare schedule and daily sales report. $15.00/hr, 37.5 hr/wk Fax resume: 604-629-0754

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

BUTCHER

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

PERSONAL SERVICES

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

477

PETS

the richmond

REVIEW

477

PETS

OF PET THE WEEK

“VIN” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“VIN”, ID #257637, NM, DSH, 1 YEAR 3 MONTHS 2 WEEKS This very talkative former Tom cat needs a guardian with lots of time for playing as he is an active young man. Vin will capture your attention the moment you walk in the door. If you are looking for a sweet boy to come home to everyday Vin is your man! Vin was picked up as a stray outside an elementary school in Prince George and eagerly awaits his forever home. Hopefully you can keep up with him! Come and meet Vin today.

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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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING

SPECIAL HOT WATER TANKS INSTALLED $699

604-868-7062

Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

BILL GILLESPIE CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

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

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL ** KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479 EXCAVATION

•Backfilling/trenching •Ashphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

HANDYMAN

To

REAL ESTATE

551

RICHMOND

✶ GARAGE SALE ✶ PLANTS, ✶ HOME BAKING ✶ SILENT AUCTION

✶ PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sat., May 5 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

South Arm United Church Spring Affair corner #3 Road/Steveston Hwy.

560

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 ONE STOP SHOPPING, get a million different products here. High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND 2 bdrm, inste ldry, new appls, strg, u/g prkg $1235 incl ht & h/wtr,ns/np,Jul1. 604-304-9252 msg RICHMOND 8511 Ackroyd Rd. Clean 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 3 appl., coin ldry., N/S N/P. 1 prkg. $1050 mo.

Avail. now. C.21 Prudential 604351-9452 RICHMOND. LARGE 1 & 2 bdrm apts, ht, hw, cable, 2 appl, prkg, elev, coin laundry, NS, NP, steps to shops, schools, transit. Frm $895.

604-241-3772. Avail Now. Lease.

713

COTTAGES

LOON LAKE CABIN sleeps 7, full kitchen & bath, dock, boat launch $100 p/day - 3 day min. 250-8265575 or e-mail krissie01@shaw.ca

736

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Surrey-Exclusive neighbr’hd bright, immac. gorgeous 4 bdr. Boundary Prk, completely updated. Cls amen.

5900 sf lot. Modern decor, S. exp yrd. $789,900: 778-218-9637

#1 & Blundell, quiet home, nr bus, furn., cable, heat, light. Avail. now $455 (778)883-8096

750

SUITES, LOWER

NEW 2 bdrm suite in Aldr/Abby border. 9 ft ceilings. New app (wash/dry incl) $750 incl utils.

Backs onto greenbelt. No Smoking/pets. 778-241-7019 RICHMOND, Ironwood,Spac.

2BDRM. Richmond, Spac.

2 BDRM., np, ns, $1000 + 40% util. avail. immed. 604-2950131

810

AUTO FINANCING

WCB & LIABILITY INSURED

WEST CONCRETE

Free estimate and free design.

CALL WEST:

• New 4”, 5”, 6” Seamless Gutters & Downpipes • Leaf-Grate & Leaf Protection System • Gutter Repairs & Cleaning • Best Prices & Senior’s Discount • No HST - May, June • Customer Service Since 1968 & Fully Insured

Mike Stanley, Field Tech Richmond BC

TRANSPORTATION 838

778-895-0968 RMD

www.raincentre.com (24/7) 604-874-8158

845

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

SUITES, UPPER

RICHMOND 3 bdrm upper floor of house on Moncton Rd. Bus stop in front. $1000/mo.Call 604-272-5758.

RICHMOND West. 3 bdrms upper house, 1.5 baths. Good area.

NS/NP June 1. 604-277-1746.

STEVESTON, Brand new 2 bdrm, side suite, granite cntr tops, SS appls, $1100 incl utils/cable.

Immed. 778-239-7878.

752

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.

Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

1980 Dodge extended camper van, wide raised roof, completely camperized very clean runs good no aircare. Needs TLC outside. $950. 604-996-8734 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

RICHMOND, nr #2/Westminster. 1 Bdrm, sep entry. Immed. $750 incl utils. No w/d, np/ns. 604-319-7648

751

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION

851

RICHMOND, large 1 bdrm, $800 incl utils, lndry, cable, WiFi. Avail. now. NS/NP.Phone (604)306-5712.

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in May, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1987 BMW 325IS. Auto. Brought from Calif. in 1996. 2nd Lady owner. Beige, leather recaro seats, sunroof, great condition. 604-541-5005. $4950/best offer.

1991 VOLKSWAGON GTI 16V - 2 dr. hatch, 5-spd. original car, BBS wheels, Recaro Seats, exc. cond. local, red. $6500 604.312.7415 1993 Toyota Corolla, champagne color, 4 dr. sun-roof, auto, 265 km, runs well, $1500.Call 604-820-0696 2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $9,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

FREE ESTIMATES

We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio, foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs.

We also do fencing jobs.

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES! 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

RICHMOND #5 nr Bird Rd. 2 bdr in new home. Lndry. prkg. ns/np $950 incl util. Avail. now. Refs. 604214-0231 / 604-780-3793

Richmond.Spac. newly reno 3 bdrm upper w/pri 3 bdrm ste dwn. f/p, 7 appls. w/w. enste. patio, strg. fncd.

May 1. n/p. $2395. 604-833-2103.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Call Sean 778-869-6901

RICHMOND #4 & Williams. 2 Bdrm bsmt ste. Avail now/May15immed.

Ns/np. Ref’s req’d. $850/mo incl util 604-275-2909 or 604-839-2958.

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND Newly reno. Large 3 bdrm. 1 big bath & jucuzzi. Nr Ironwood Mall. 2 level. Patio. $1700 mo. + utils. Now. (604)230-4466

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND, #5/Cambie. 1 BDRM suite, includes laundry & cable. N/P N/S. June 1st. $800. 604-273-0972

Richmond. Cozy 1 bdrm. Yrd/shed.

N/S. N/P. Ideal for singlee person $825. 604-532-4370 604-790-4370.

REAL ESTATE

750

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

GARAGE SALES

TRANSPORTATION

RENTALS

RICHMOND 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite, shared laundry, ns/np, May 1 or 15. $860/mo incl utils. 779-861-9153.

www.dannyevans.ca

Senior's Discount!

advertise in the

email: admin@richmondreview.com

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

• Regular Scheduled Cuts • Aerating •Lime & Fertilize • Hedge Trimming COMPLETE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

CONCRETE SERVICE

604-247-3700

Free estimates (fully insured)

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

A DIVISION OF NOLAN YARD WORKS

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WITH OVER 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Home Service Guide Call

STEVESTON HOME SERVICES

HOMES WANTED

STEVESTON STUDENT LAWN CARE

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

• Pressure Washing

LAWN CARE

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

COMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

• Aeration / Power Raking

604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596

PLUMBING

SSL ENTERPRISES INC

627

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca

RENOVATIONS

RENOVATIONS

• Edging

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

• Trimming

Installed from $735

604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

• Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting

HOT WATER TANKS

HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE – $2499 installed

604-833-2103

LAWN SERVICE

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

• Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing • Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas • Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation

•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

REVIEW

2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, used 2 short trips, brought Jul. 21/11,asking $26,000 obo. Must sell. Don (778)344-8047.

BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived ony at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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 The Scrapper

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

TRUCKS & VANS

1992 PLEASURE-WAY Dodge van 250, 318, 4 spd. no rust, many upgrades, mint cond., new trans. $16,500: (604)853-2427

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Richmond Review · Page 19

> Dreams Take Flight Swing Fling at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel

Fundraiser helps send 125 kids to Disneyland

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lapper dresses and feather boas were all the rage at the first annual Dreams Take Flight Swing Fling fundraiser at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel last Saturday evening.

More than 100 people dressed up and came out to help raise more than $10,000 to send children who face physical, mental or social challenges to Disneyland for Around Town the day.

“There was such Amanda Oye a positive vibe in the room from start to finish,” said Melissa Hance, the president of the Vancouver chapter of Dreams Take Flight.

Guests of the event enjoyed great food, dancing and live music from the band Side One. To help raise money there were silent and live auctions, a raffle and a 50/50 draw.

“I am very pleased with how the event happened,” Hance said.

“It went better than I had expected,” she said.

Dreams Take Flight is an Air Canada employee and retiree initiative and is 100 per cent volunteer run, so all of the money raised from the event will go towards sending 125 kids on the organization’s 20th annual trip in October.

The Swing Fling fundraiser was made possible through help from sponsors including the Air Canada Foundation and a group of dedicated volunteers.

•See more photos from the event at richmondreview.com.

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YOUR ONE STOP GARDEN SHOP

P L A N T L A N D “The Plant Experts”

BIG BOX & GROCERY STORES CANNOT BEAT OUR QUALITY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF!

RHODODENDRONS AND AZALEAS

MAY 13 IS MOTHER'S DAY Kids Join us for an information planting session on May 12th at 10 am and you can take home a beautiful planted geranium in a ceramic pot for your mom. $10.00 per child, ages 5 to 12.

Limited Spaces – call to register.

604-278-9580

NEW ARRIVAL “CLASSIC” TOOL COLLECTION

4" GERANIUMS SUPER SPECIAL

3

In Bloom, 1 Gal

for

9

$

6

$

SALE PRICE

97

No other Discounts apply Reg. $3.99 each

Reg Price $12.99 Great selection of trees, shrubs, hedges, vines and more!

BUY ONE TOOL FROM THIS COLLECTION AND RECEIVE

30

FOR BEST RESULTS, WE RECOMMEND

W WHEN PLANTING

PERENNIALS

ANNUALS

%

10 $ 30

OFF

for

YOUR GARDENING GLOVES

SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS

Starting at

DAHLIAS & LILIES

30 % 25 %

OFF

ALL OTHER SPECIALTY

1

99

$

Including Veggies & Herbs

FRUIT TREES

3for 10 OR

$

Including Grasses, Ground Covers & More

CLEMATIS

(IN BUD NOW)

BULBS

OFF

Off the reg. Price

LANDSCAPE POTTERY 1 Pot

In Bloom, 1 Gal

20

%

OFF

20% 25% SPECIAL PRICED AT % 20% OFF 30 BUY ANY 3 AND GET 25% the Regular price

OFF

2 Pots

SALE PRICE

14

$

97

Reg Price $16.99

MAXIMIZE YOUR GARDEN'S GROWTH WITH ART KNAPP'S FERTILIZERS REG $8.99

OFF

3 Or More Pots

OFF

No. 4 Road

Regular price includes new arrivals

COLOUR SPOT Steveston Hwy

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11020 No. 4 Rd. at Steveston Hwy Hours

9 am - 6 pm Daily

Senior’s Day Every Wednesday 20% Off Reg. Price

ART KNAPP PLANTLAND Family Owned & Operated Since 1966

2 Locations in Richmond

Prices also in effect at 8697 GRANVILLE ST. Vancouver at 71st

Many More In-Store Specials!

We deliver up to 3 yards soil and bark and 1 yard sand. Call 604-278-9580. *Available at Alderbridge location only.

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Alderbridge

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604 278-9580

7780 Alderbridge Way. at Minoru No. 3 Rd.

Hours

9 am - 6 pm Daily