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Six ICBC employees get canned for ‘violating company procedures’

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Six ICBC employees have been dismissed with cause, and a Richmond body shop has lost its status as an approved ICBC repair shop, following an internal investigation.

Insurance Corporation of B.C. spokesperson Mark Jan Vrem said the investigation was launched late last year, and unearthed some irregularities that led to one estimator at the claims centre at 7200 Elmbridge Way being fired with cause.

Five other estimators were also found to be not following company procedures and policies and were also dismissed with cause, Jan Vrem said.

The fired estimators were accepting damage estimates over the phone without inspecting the vehicles themselves.

Asked what the motive was, Jan Vrem said: “Who knows? You’d have to ask them that.”

Jan Vrem said the investigation found that some body shops were getting an “inordinate amount of work”, and in one case, a repair shop lost its supplier number.

Hugh Auto Body, 8060 Capstan Way, is no longer an approved ICBC repair shop, and must now bill customers directly, with customers applying for reimbursement from ICBC. Hugh Auto Body could not be reached for comment.

Jan Vrem said ICBC is talking to “four or five other” repair shops in relation to this investigation, which is ongoing and could still result in other discipline.

Asked if there are any other employees who could be fired, Jan Vrem said investigators have “one or two other employees in Richmond that need to be interviewed.”

As a result of this investigation, the insurance firm is now reviewing all claim centres across B.C. Asked how the public can assist, Jan Vrem said that if a customer notices “something sideways” about a claim’s handling, “we’d certainly like to hear from you.”

The RCMP is aware of the allegations, and has opted to not launch an investigation at this point, Jan Vrem said.

Martin van den Hemel photo Henry Yao, youth development coordinator for Richmond City Centre Community Association, with William Cook elementary Grade 7 student Seung Chun.

Homework Club aids kids where it counts City Centre Community Association lends helping hand to elementary school students

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter With more than 80 per cent of students at William Cook elementary coming from homes where English isn’t the first language, any extra tutoring help

is appreciated.

That’s where a new downtown Richmond initiative is making major inroads.

And it’s been so successful that it’s being expanded to other schools.

The Homework Club was introduced at William Cook Elementary School two years ago, and links up elementary students with teenage volunteers who lend them a hand with homework assignments, help keep track of what needs to be done and when it’s due, and double check with teachers to ensure tasks aren’t missed.

For a small fee of $4 per session, par-

ents sign up their children who are also provided healthy snacks, such as fruits and vegetables.

“We want to reinforce what the students are learning in school,” explained Henry Yao, youth development coordinator for Richmond City Centre Community Association.

Volunteers in the program are mostly high school students, who help students do everything from reading to finishing homework, to ensuring students are pronouncing words properly and explaining meanings.

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City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving (October 8)

Community news covering October 3 to 17, 2012 Thursday, October 11, Hamilton Fire Station, 22451 Westminster Highway Friday, October 12, Shellmont Fire Station, 9400 No. 4 Road Richmond Fire-Rescue will also be at local Canadian Tire and Home Depot stores as follows: Thursday, October 11 2:00–4:00 p.m. Canadian Tire, 3500 No. 3 Road Regular Council Meeting

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting) Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)

Community Safety

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

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Public Hearing Monday, October 15, 2012 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m.

General Purposes

Saturday, October 13 2:00–4:00 p.m. Canadian Tire, 11388 Steveston Highway Saturday, October 13 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Home Depot, 2700 Sweden Way Visit Fire Prevention Canada’s website at www.fiprecan.ca for lots of prevention and educational material. For more information on Richmond’s week of activities and open houses, visit our website at www.richmond.ca/safety/firerescue/ about/events.htm.

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Planning Committee Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Public Works &

17 Transportation Committee Wednesday, October 17, 2012 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Learn two ways out During Fire Prevention Week October 9-13 Visit your local Richmond fire station during one of their open houses from 6:30-8:30 p.m., October 9 to 12. You can learn simple and effective steps to Have Two Ways Out© of every room in your house in case of fire, meet local fire fighters and Blaze, the mascot.

Tuesday, October 9, Brighouse Fire Station, 6960 Gilbert Road Tuesday, October 9, Steveston Fire Station, 11011 No. 2 Road Wednesday, October 10, Sea Island Fire Station, 3911 Russ Baker Way

Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, October 10 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 11300 Steveston Highway - DP 12-613789 - TD Canada Trust - To permit exterior renovations and an addition to the existing TD Canada Trust bank at 11300 Steveston Highway (to include a drive-through ATM canopy structure, a drive-through aisle, and additional landscaping), on a site zoned “Industrial Community Commercial (ZC6) – Ironwood Area”.

2. 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alberta Road - DP 12-610759 - Townline Developments Inc. – To: (1) permit the construction of a 35 unit townhouse at 9431, 9451 and 9471 Alberta Road on a site zoned “High Density Townhouses (RTH1)”; and (2) vary the provisions of the Richmond Zoning Bylaw to: (a) reduce the Alder Street setback from 4.5 metres to 4.21 metres to allow for a building footprint

encroachment in Building 2; (b) reduce the corner setback at Hemlock Drive and Alder Street from 4.5 metres to 3.96 metres to allow for a building footprint encroachment in Building 2; and (c) permit resident parking in a tandem configuration in 26 of the 35 units.

3. 4111 Boundary Road - DP 10-535726 - The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (“Translink”) – To permit the construction of a new bus operations and maintenance facility at 4111 Boundary Road on a site zoned Light Industrial (IL).

4. 7731 and 7771 Alderbridge Way – DP 12-615424 – Onni Contracting Ltd. – To: (1) permit the construction of a 659-unit project in four (4), six-storey wood frame buildings over two (2) concrete parking structures located at 7731 and 7771 Alderbridge Way; and (2) vary the provision of the Richmond Zoning Bylaw to: (a) reduce the required exterior side yard setbacks for portions of partially below-grade parking structures on the proposed Lots 1 and 2 from 3.0 metres to 0.0 metres respectively along Cedarbridge Way and Gilbert Road; (b) reduce the required interior side yard setback for limited portions of partially-below grade parking structures from 1.5 metres to 0.0 metres along the west property line of the proposed Lot 1 and the east property line of the proposed Lot 2; (c) reduce the required visitor parking from 0.20 spaces/dwelling unit to 0.15 spaces/dwelling unit for the development as a whole; and (d) relax the requirement for the provision of on-site loading spaces for two (2) WB-17 loading spaces.

Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

Minoru Chapel Opera Vancouver Cantonese Opera tonight You are invited to hear classic opera music performed at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3 in the historic and intimate Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road.

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Vancouver Cantonese Opera presents highlights from their 2013 presentation, The Legend of the Purple Hairpin. You don’t need to know how to speak Cantonese or know the traditions to enjoy this performance.

Admission is $20 for adults and $18 for students/seniors (+HST). Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.

Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling the registration call centre at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Please quote course #258844 for the 7:00 p.m. concert. Credit card purchases only.

Sorry, no refunds.

For more information, please visit www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel.

New hours for Thanksgiving At select community centres All community centres will be open on Saturday and Sunday (holiday weekend hours) and select Richmond community centres (Cambie, South Arm, Steveston and Thompson) will be open from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Monday, October 8. Now there is no excuse to miss a workout!

Community Centre Total Fitness Pass holders can use their pass at any of the centres listed above on the public holiday for no extra fee.

In addition, Minoru Aquatic Centre will be open for public swimming from 11:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Minoru Arenas has added a public skate session on the Thanksgiving Monday from 12:00-4:00 p.m.

For weekend hours, check with your local community centre, pool, arena or www.richmond.ca. Get active this holiday weekend!

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The George Massey Tunnel opened in 1959 and is now congested more than four hours a day. Premier Christy Clark has pledged to replace it.

Tunnel fix could be ‘deadly’ for farmland Premier says replacement is 10 years away, but Richmond mayor wants details

by Matthew Hoekstra and Jeff Nagel Staff Reporters A veteran city councillor is convinced the province is aiming to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a mega-bridge that will pave farmland.

“A mega-bridge is on its way, either at Steveston Highway or at No. 8 Road,” said Coun.

Harold Steves. “Either one of them is deadly, because it will destroy the agricultural capability on both sides of the river.”

The 42-year councillor said yesterday he believes senior officials want to build a high-altitude bridge, which would solve the depth problem supertankers face in traversing the river over the tunnel.

“It’s unnecessary. Put in light rapid transit, you

don’t need a mega-bridge,” he said. “Leave the tunnel as is, and keep the supertankers out of the river. We don’t want them.”

Last Friday, Premier Christy Clark pledged to begin work to replace the tunnel and ease traffic congestion on Highway 99. Speaking to civic politicians at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria, she said planning for the 10-year project has begun, but wouldn’t say whether the new structure would be a bridge or a tunnel.

Steves said Ministry of Transportation officials have previously mulled a high-altitude bridge farther into East Richmond and now have another reason to give the plan further thought— the proposal from the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation.

The corporation is proposing to build a pipeline between the airport and a marine terminal near Riverport. Deep-draft tankers would transport fuel up the Fraser River’s South Arm and feed the pipeline.

Richmond council is against the plan, which has been under an environmental assessment review since March 2010.

Steves favours an old idea of augmenting the

existing tunnel with a light rail transit facility, providing a critical link to an at-grade transit system linking the Canada Line to White Rock.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said in principle a new crossing is a good thing, but it all depends on what is proposed and whether a major incursion onto farmland is envisioned.

“It could be very very significant what they have in mind,” he said. “The idea of decongesting that corridor is appealing but it has to be done with a bigger plan in mind, one that’s acceptable.”

Brodie said he’s disappointed Clark didn’t address the immediate problem of congestion. The solution to that, he said, is getting people out of their cars and onto public transit.

“If the premier really wanted to address the problem now there would have been some announcement about sustainable funding sources being provided to TransLink so that they can address their issues,” he said.

“There is this expression that you can’t build your way out of congestion. While that’s not universally true, just to put more river crossing infrastructure there without thinking about the bigger picture would be a mistake.”

Transportation Minister Mary Polak said consultations with stakeholders will look at whether to pursue a bridge or tunnel, whether to use the current alignment or shift it, and how to pay for it.

“It’s fair to say that there will be all number of options discussed as we begin the planning of this,” she said. “One of those might be tolls but it is too early to tell.”

NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said there are real benefits to replacing the tunnel, particularly with a bridge instead.

“You could have ships with a deeper draft go further up the river up to Fraser port in Surrey,” Ralston said, adding there’s no doubt traffic outstrips the tunnel’s capacity.

But he called Clark’s announcement vague and nearly meaningless.

“It is so far out in the future that it really amounts to just a declaration of intention,” he said.

Ralston said the announcement seems at odds with the province’s latest quarterly financial report signaling huge reductions in capital spending.

The tunnel opened in 1959 and is now congested more than four hours a day.

Many club students don’t speak English at home From Page 1 Cook principal Debra Collins said students, parents and teachers love the program.

“I think the biggest benefit is it’s at our school,” Collins said. That means the program’s accessible, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for young learners.

“The parents are delighted to have that extra help, particularly because 80 per cent of our families speak a language other than English at home.”

Yao said the program provides volunteer opportunities for more than 80 local students, who receive

five hours of training, along with regular refreshers, before working with students often on a one-toone basis.

The club isn’t purely academic, Yao points out. It’s also great for the social development of those who participate, wiith club members playing group games as well, in a structured session that begins right after school and runs until 5:30 p.m.

The club’s success at Cook elementary has led to its expansion this year to General Currie and Henry Anderson elementaries.

Collins said the club’s benefits

are plenty, with families forging relationships with the larger community through the program.

Yao said the city centre is the focus of the association’s work, and is the location of the highest immigration levels in town, with the newest young families drawn to easily accessible public transportation and many entry-level jobs at the shopping malls and surrounding businesses.

The club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, with roughly 30 kids signed up on each day, and the majority of kids signed up for both.

Thanks to a generous donation this year of $7,500 from Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, that helps cover staffing costs, while the city centre assocation still picks up the tab for food, supplies and other administrative costs.

Yao said during the program’s first year in 2010, only 10 or so kids participated.

But soon word of mouth spread about the program’s benefits, and today all 30 spots are snapped up.

“We have seen a lot of growth in the kids,” Yao said.

Some club members are strong academically, but benefit greatly

from the social connections forged through their participation.

Yao said he’d love to further expand the program as there are many other children who could stand to benefit, but with limited resources that’s not currently possible.

While the club sources its fruits and vegetables from local farmers, farm markets and grocery stores, he still doesn’t have a food or beverage supplier, he said.

The program runs from September to December, from January to March, and from April to June.

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Adrian Dix to address chamber of commerce NDP leader in town on Thursday The man who is expected to become B.C.’s next premier will address the Richmond Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 4.

B.C. New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix will speak Thursday morning at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (7551 Westminster Hwy.).

Dix, who is leader of the opposition and is MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway, became leader of the NDP last year. His New Democrats hold a considerable lead over the governing Liberals in public opinion polls.

His speech is title “Looking Ahead to B.C.’s Economic Future.”

For ticket information, call the Richmond Chamber of Commerce 604-278-2822 or register online.

Pioneer to be honoured with pavement Pearson Way set to become city’s newest road in Oval Village

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Tom Fletcher/Black Press photo NDP leader Adrian Dix will address the Richmond Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.

City buys time for bike park Bicycle motocross course to stay until construction set to begin

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A report on the future of a public bike park in Richmond is expected to be in the hands of city councillors in three weeks.

Mike Redpath, senior manager of parks, told council Monday to expect more information at the next parks and recreation committee meeting, scheduled for Oct. 23.

The Steveston park is at the foot of No. 2 Road and

is the city’s only dirt playground for bicycle motocross, or BMX. The activity became an OIympic sport in 2008.

But the park is slated to be plowed over to make way for an apartment complex. Council has already approved the 80-unit project, provided the developer, Oris Development (Kawaki) Corp., shifts the city’s property toward the river and builds a 0.63-hectare (1.55-acre) public passive park there.

On Monday, council approved an indemnity for the developer, allowing the city to keep the dirt jumps open until construction starts.

Said Redpath: “There’s still a park and there’s still a trail there, and until such time as it’s required for development, we’d like to keep it open.”

Gone is the farm. So too are the trees and nearby sawmill. Today the land is clear, save for neighbouring dirt piles compacting the earth for future riverfront towers.

It’s a landscape Alfred Pearson wasn’t likely to have envisioned, but his name will soon be a part of it nonetheless.

Pearson, a Richmond pioneer believed to have died in 1979 at age 94, is set to become the namesake of the city’s newest street near the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Pearson arrived in Richmond with his mother and sister in 1894. He was nine. His mother, a sister to pioneer Samuel Brighouse, settled the family on the 280-hectare (700-acre) Brighouse farm along the Middle Arm of the Fraser River.

He lived in a house at 698 River Rd.—later 6980 River Rd.—an address that no longer exists, according to information provided by Bill Purver, archivist at the City of Richmond Archives.

In a 1971 interview— part of the City of Richmond Archives’ oral his-

City of Richmond Archives photo 2000 18 1 This 1937 portrait shows Richmond pioneer Alfred Pearson with wife Annie and daughter Alfreda.

tory—he recalled early life in Richmond and living in an area that is now known as the Oval Village.

He recalled planting trees along River Road, only to see them cut down by the municipality when the dyke was widened. He shared memories of the farm, North Arm canneries, Terra Nova and helping build horse racing grandstands.

As part of a new development across from the oval, the pioneer’s name will live on through a new road—Pearson Way—that will surround 268 condominiums in two towers.

The proposed project, which also includes

27,249 square feet of street-level commercial space, is set to be the first with a Pearson Way address. It’s part of Aspac Development’s 11.3-hectare (28-acre) River Green development, a luxury condominium community surrounding the oval and fronting the Fraser River’s Middle Arm. According to city spokesperson Ted Townsend, Pearson’s name was also attached to a slough that was once a defining feature in the Brighouse landscape. The Pearson slough would have been part of “an integrated drainage network” that included ditches built

by Samuel Brighouse.

City Board 2013 City Grant Program open Applications accepted until October 12, 2012 The City of Richmond supports the enhancement of a positive quality of life for all its residents, and City Council recognizes that one means of helping to achieve this goal is through an annual Grant Program to support the work of community service groups.

In July 2011, Richmond City Council adopted a City Grant Policy establishing the following Grant Programs: (1) Health, Social & Safety, (2) Parks, Recreation & Community Events, and (3) Arts & Culture.

The Program Guidelines and Application Forms are available online through the City’s website at www.richmond.ca/services/socialplan/citygrant.htm, or from the Information Counter at City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, 604-276-4000. Applications will be considered from non-profit organizations meeting the program criteria.

Completed applications must be received at the Richmond City Hall Information Counter by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012.

For further information, please see the City website at www.richmond.ca/services/ socialplan/citygrant.htm.

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City of Richmond Archives photo An aerial photograph of Richmond in 1978 shows the Sea Island community of Burkeville to the north, a neighbourhood council aimed to protect at the time with a council policy.

Outdated policies on Burkeville, carnival approvals to get the axe Dozens of council policies ‘obsolete,’ including one protecting Burkeville

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Airport expansion had city council worried in 1975 and mayor Gil Blair’s council drew a line in the sand.

Earlier that year the federal government expropriated Sea Island homes to accommodate a new road network—including the Arthur Laing Bridge—serving the airport, while floatplane, private aircraft and charter service ballooned.

So council voted to adopt a

policy voicing its support for Burkeville residents and a “continued residential presence on Sea Island.”

But now that policy and 40 others are about to be cleared from the books.

A staff review ordered by chief administrative officer George Duncan found 41 of 255 council policies are “redundant, obsolete or out of date,” concluded Cathy Carlile, general manager of community services.

City council unanimously agreed Monday, voting to rescind the policies in question, some as old as 1966.

Staff found the Burkeville policy, which further states that houses there “are sound” and proposes that no more land be sold to Ottawa, is simply no longer relevant.

Although population was declining on Sea Island in the mid-1970s due to Vancouver International Airport expansion, numbers have been stable in recent years. In 2001 Sea Island had 736 residents and in 2006, the most recent statistic available, 770 residents called Burkeville or other areas of the island home.

Some other council policies on the chopping block cover carnival approvals, council expenses, city flower purchases and operating hours for neighbourhood pubs.

While bylaws allow local governments to legally regulate and prohibit actions, council policies are meant to only guide staff and the city’s operations.

A final council vote is expected later this month.

Home sales still slow in September Prices continue to slip, according to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver stats

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter The local real estate sales slowdown continued in September, with sales down more than 40 per cent compared to the 10-year average, according to the latest Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver numbers In Richmond, just 54 detached houses changed hands last month, compared to 109 one year ago, down more than 50 per cent. The median selling price dropped nearly 10 per cent, down to $924,400, the most recent statistics released on Tuesday indicate.

Month-over-month, September sales remained

cool, down slightly compared to August.

Single detached home sales were down 10 per cent, while prices dropped 1.4 per cent. Townhouse sales dropped 15 per cent, with 46 sales in September, but condo sales rose 12 per cent, though prices fell 7.5 per cent.

“There’s been a clear reduction in buyer demand in the three months since the federal government eliminated the availability of a 30-year amortization on government-insured mortgages,” said board president Eugen Klein.

“This makes homes less affordable for the people of the region.”

On a regional basis, Klein said prices have remained relatively stable, although “we do see some reductions in the areas that have had some of the largest increases over the last year or two.”

Klein said this is definitely a buyer’s market, with the sales-to-active-listings ratio at eight per cent.

“This ratio has been declining in our market since March when it was 19 per cent,” Klein said.

October 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.

There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else.

Eco-cleaning Wednesday, October 3 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Reg #247819, Free, 13+ years East Richmond Community Hall 12360 Cambie Road Edible wild (Fall) Saturday, October 13 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Reg #255351, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway

Organic winter vegetable gardening Saturday, October 13 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Reg #255352, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway Harvesting compost Sunday, October 21 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Reg# 258607, Free, 16+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway

Under the City’s Pesticide Use Control Bylaw, many pesticides can no longer be used for lawn and garden beautification.

For more information on the Bylaw, natural pest solutions or the list of permitted pesticides, visit www.richmond.ca/pesticides.

For more information on the workshops, please email ESOutreach@richmond.ca or call 604-233-3318.

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Notice of Public Hearing Monday, October 15, 2012 - 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall

6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000 Fax: 604-278-5139

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8928 (RZ 11-595579)

3. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8931 (RZ 12-610097)

Location/s:

7088 Heather Street

Location/s:

10471 No. 1 Road

Applicant/s:

Jessie Tsai

Applicant/s:

Anwer Kamal

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “High Density Townhouses (RTH2)”, to permit the creation of a 6 unit Townhouse complex City Contact: David Johnson 604-276-4193 Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8928

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, each with a principal dwelling and an accessory coach house above a garage, with vehicle access to the rear lane.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604-276-4108 Planning and Development Department

5. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8938 (ZT 12 - 617447) Location/s:

10011, 10111, 10199 and 10311 River Drive

Applicant/s:

Oris Consulting Ltd.

Purpose: To amend the Residential Mixed Use Commercial (ZMU17) – River Drive / No. 4 Road (Bridgeport) Zoning District to limit the portions of the site where commercial uses can be located.

City Contact: Barry Konkin 604-276-4279 Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8938

ByLAw 8931

2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8930 (RZ 12-610058) Location/s:

10180 Williams Road

Applicant/s:

Pritpal Singh Randhawa

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, with vehicle access to the rear lane.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604-276-4108 Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8930

6. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8939 (ZT 12 - 617644) 4. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8934 (RZ 09-496160)

Location/s:

10780, 10820 and 10880 No. 5 Road, and 12339 and 12733 Steveston Highway Townline Gardens Inc.

Location/s:

7451 and 7491 Bridge Street

Applicant/s:

Applicant/s:

Joseph Yang

Purpose: To amend the Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU18) – The Gardens (Shellmont) Zoning District to limit the portions of the site where commercial uses can be located.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)”, to permit development of seven (7) single-family lots fronting onto Breden Avenue.

City Contact:

Edwin Lee 604-276-4121 Planning and Development Department

City Contact: Barry Konkin 604-276-4279 Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8939

ByLAw 8934

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Notice of Public Hearing continued 7. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8942 (RZ 10-540839) Location/s:

9980 Gilbert Road, 7011 and 7031 Williams Road

Applicant/s:

Yamamoto Architecture Inc.

Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Two-Unit Dwellings” and “Single Detached (RS1/E) to “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”, to permit development of 9 Townhouse Units City Contact: Sara Badyal 604-276-4282 Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8942

Purpose: To amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100 and 9000 maps to accommodate the land use redesignation of the subject properties, from “Public and Open Space Use” and “Park” respectively to “Neighbourhood Residential”; and To amend the West Cambie Area Plan (OCP Schedule 2.11A) by changing the Alexandra Neighbourhood Land Use Map and subsequent maps to redesignate the subject properties from “Park ” to “Townhouses”, and revise the text within the plan accordingly.

City Contact: David Johnson 604-276-4193 Planning and Development Department ByLAw 8945

Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing October 5, 2012 and ending October 15, 2012, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing October 5, 2012 and ending October 15, 2012.

Participating in the Public Hearing process: • The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing.

If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http:// www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about. htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604-278-5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

How to obtain further information: 8. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 8945 Location/s:

Applicant/s:

9540, 9560, 9580, 9600, 9620, 9626, 9660, 9680, 9700, 9740, 9800 and 9820 Alexandra Road and 4711, 4731, 4751, and 4771 No. 4 Road City of Richmond

• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http:// www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/ hearings/2012.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development

• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond. ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-276-4007.

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

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Transportatino problems don’t just stop at the Massey Tunnel.

EDITORIAL: Tunnel vision

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ast week’s short-on-specifics announcement by B.C. Premier Christy Clark about a 10-year plan to replace or upgrade the George Massey Tunnel took more than a few people by surprise.

Lost in the ensuing bridge/tunnel discussion was any talk about a long-term solution for the congestion that plagues Highway 99.

Yes, upgrading the tunnel to perhaps double in size would remove that choking point.

Unfortunately, it would also just relocate it to another spot on the highway, unless the entire highway system is upgraded.

Critics of Clark’s announcement say more thought needs to be put into rapid transit, that connects Richmond to growing communities south of the Fraser, such as the fast-growing South Surrey area.

Yes, blacktop may win her votes, but Clark won’t be viewed as anything but self-serving unless she takes a closer look at the challenges of an aging roadway system facing continued population growth.

So what’s the solution?

Rather than vying for votes by making questionable promises, Clark would be better served by acting as a true leader, and gathering Lower Mainland leaders for a closer and much

more comprehensive examination of Highway 99’s troubles.

Yes, the tunnel is a significant problem that will cost millions of taxpayer dollars, but in an age where money is hard to come by, getting better bang for the buck is the key.

At the end of the day, putting more buses on the roadway, and cheaper infrastructure upgrades may serve as a band-aid for the shortterm, while transportation planners work on a longer-term approach that takes into account residential and commercial growth.

Unfortunately, that approach won’t top the evening news, meaning the chances of it happening are somewhere between slim and none.

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he Union of B.C. Municipalities convention is the political event of the year for B.C. party leaders, especially heading into a provincial election.

Up first was NDP leader Adrian Dix, who drew a large crowd of local politicians last week for the traditional early-morning spot that follows a long evening of receptions.

In contrast to his debut last year, a typical litany of political attacks on the B.C.

Liberals, Dix declared he would take the high road.

And perhaps mindful of Carole James’ downfall after her content-free speech to the 2010 UBCM convention, Dix set out policies.

He told delegates an NDP government would restore local authority over Metro Vancouver transit (no more toothless “mayor’s council”) and mountain resorts (no more Jumbo ski resort permits issued over local objections).

Dix would also let communities decide if they want public-private partnerships for large construction projects. (Federal Heritage Minister James Moore later noted that if communities or provinces wish to decline federal funds due to this ideology, they are free to do so.)

Then Dix accused the B.C. Liberals of cutting forest inventory spending by 77 per cent over the last decade, meaning decisions like rebuilding the Burns Lake mill are being made

“in the dark” for the first time in a century.

That’s a damning charge, so I checked it against forest ministry budget records. As with all government programs, accounting changes can give a misleading appearance of large cuts or increases from year to year. And indeed forest inventory spending has bounced around during the B.C. Liberal term.

The budget for forest inventory staffing and operation was about $8 million in 2001-02, rising as high as $15 million and falling to a low of $5.1 million in recession-hit 2009-10. The estimate for the current fiscal year is $9.7 million, an increase to try to catch up with the pine beetle disaster.

Crown forest inventory has indeed fallen behind due to rapid shifts caused by unprecedented insect and fire damage. But has spending been slashed as Dix claims? No. It has increased.

Next up was Premier Christy Clark, in full campaign mode. In the Gordon Campbell tradition, she brought the goodies out in her speech to close the convention. More than $200 million has been scraped together to “accelerate” capital projects at schools, hospitals and other facilities across the province.

These projects were already on the books, but they’ve been moved up for obvious political purposes.

Or at least the announcements will be moved up.

Four-laning of the last narrow stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway east of Kamloops will continue over 10 years. This is a federal-provincial project that will eventually be finished regardless of who is governing in Victoria or Ottawa. It includes some of the most staggeringly expensive road building in Canada, in the Kicking Horse Pass, a short section that could require two

tunnels and up to 12 more bridges.

Clark also announced a long-range plan to replace the George Massey tunnel under the Fraser River.

It will likely be a bridge, because the tunnel is a bottleneck not only for Highway 99, but also for large ships going up-river.

This is another project that will proceed eventually, and there is no specific financial commitment yet.

I haven’t found any outright false claims in Clark’s presentation, just the kind of creative accounting and blacktop politics familiar to B.C. voters. As always, I’m pleased to hear from people with specific corrections.

For now, call it a tie.

Neither speech represents a proud moment for our provincial leadership.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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letters Mom seeks community’s support in building an accessible playground Editor: I am the mother of a little girl Gemma who was born with a rare neuromuscular disorder. She spent 10 months in hospital and has a tracheostomy, ventilator and a specialized wheelchairstroller.

My daughter is the fourth generation in our family living as a resident in Richmond. We are fortunate to live in a city with many beautiful parks and playgrounds; however there is very little in the way of accessibility.

Having a child with a disability you encounter all of the barriers first-hand. Playgrounds that have been considered “accessible” generally consist of a ramp, walkway or single piece of

play equipment (and even then sometimes the equipment isn’t “accessible”).

I am trying to advocate for the development of Richmond’s first fully accessible playground that would include actual accessible play equipment and a fully accessible surface. This playground would provide an equal opportunity play facility that would not only accommodate children and adults with physical limitations, but also children with other disabilities such as hearing and visual.

We have a leading children’s hospital right here in B.C. and every year more and more children are going home with specialized mobility equipment.

Leave some green space Editor: I have just read Patricia Gannon’s letter (“It’s heartbreaking what’s happened here in the name of progress,” Letters, Sept. 28) and could not agree with her more. I have lived in Richmond since 1973 when it was a much quieter and nicer place.

Having moved here from Deep Cove where there was no public transportation or shopping malls, I was amazed when people asking for signatures on a petition for Lansdowne Centre came knocking. I thought Rich-

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mond Centre was just this side of heaven.

Now we are a city of too many high-rises and traffic is insane. So it’s true that our council never says no to developers—I had thought so, the evidence is all around us.

For the sake of our sanity, stop the greed and leave our beautiful city some green space and air to breathe.

Enough is enough! This council will be history after the next civic election, there are many who feel the same was as Patricia and I. Wendy Beckett Richmond

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Editor: Now the dust has settled and most of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal winners have been announced (take heart I said most!), I would like to speak about the hundreds nay thousands of folks who were not so honoured.

I am speaking of the soccer coaches that grab a quick supper so they can coach the team, the guide leaders that spend hours organizing meaningful programs, the cooks and dishwashers at the community meals, the food bank workers and the blood donors.

I am sorry Mr. Editor there is not enough paper to list them all. Tom Brokaw said, “It’s easy to make a buck, a lot harder to make a difference.”

Sure these folks know that they are helping out, but they will never know just how much of a difference they have made in people’s lives. It is not possible to look into the future and see the good they have done. I look to a volunteer who worked all day

Editor: Mr. Halsey-Brandt is absolutely correct in stating that when Canadians elect politicians we expect them to take a leadership role (“Prime minister won’t take leadership role,” Letters, Sept. 28). How often have we all been disappointed by that fact, but he is wrong about our prime minister not taking a leadership role. In fact he has taken a leadership role with the United Nations which many Canadians favour—no relationship at all.

The UN is becoming a grandstanding open microphone for every dictator and despot in the world.

The UN Security Council, which this year included the countries of Azerbaijan, Guatemala, Morocco, Pakistan and Togo to serve as non-permanent members for two-years, which if it is not outright questionable, then it certainly is head-turning. Then we have the UN endorsing Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his regime as a “leader for tourism,” which is also startling since the 88-year-old despot is banned from even travelling to Europe because of Western sanctions due to the murderous rampage he dealt to white farmers in the country.

Speaking at the UN, which usually involves many countries walking out on these dictators using the stage to attack other countries and vent their hate for anything Western, is becoming a useless institution that should be given the respect they deserve—none. As was pointed out in the letter, Jean Chrétien couldn't be bothered to attend most of these forums either.

Furthermore, the UN is slowly becoming irrelevant in the world today when they attack Canada consistently about everything from our water to the First Nations to child poverty to child human rights, treatment of women and the list goes on and on, yet they can't seem

Sure these folks know that they are helping out, but they will never know just how much of a difference they have made in people’s lives. as a teacher then spent his evenings and weekends working with kids, he changed my life for the better. He passed away long ago and he will never know just how much of a difference his evenings and weekends made in so many lives.

To all those great people who did not get the medal and will carry on because that is not why they do what they do, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Scott Stewart Richmond

to do anything about thousands of innocent civilians being killed in Syria daily. Priorities and backbone—the UN doesn't seem to have any.

We have all watched the UN in Syria do absolutely nothing to stop the killing. We have watched the UN do absolutely nothing about the atrocities happening in all areas of Africa as well. The "blue hats" worn by peacekeepers have become targets for terrorists and ransom such as what happened in Darfur when the peacekeepers were attached and murdered.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the United Nations on Sept. 27, 2012 and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Sept. 28 instead of listening to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rant on about his hatred for Israel and the United States. As far as I am concerned, those meetings were far more relevant. Canada did speak at the UN and voiced many concerns but I guess that is not good enough if it isn’t the PM. I would also like to point out that President Obama has become the "Hollywood" President, as he flits from one talk show to another. And who can forget the president in New York last week at a $40,000-a-head fundraiser hosted by power couple Jay-Z and Beyonce.

It raised $4 million for the Obama re-election cause while millions of Americans are out of work. Now that is leadership? Our PM plays the piano at a charity fundraiser and the media pulverizes him for weeks.

Lastly regarding meeting with provincial premiers— they can’t even get along with each other never mind a gathering of whiners and takers that the federal government needs to fund immediately and with more and more and more money and they can't even balance their own provincial budgets.

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Why? Perhaps he knows that with discussion Canadians are as capable as anyone of finding many good alternatives to rampant abortion.

It will also become clear the vast majority of Canadians want debate and democracy. Regarding the myth of big numbers of maternal deaths from illegal abortion, the late Dr. Bernard Nathanson, who ran the world's largest abortion clinic in the 1970s, later admitted that the number of deaths from illegal abortions was greatly exaggerated by those in the industry since this would be useful to their public relations campaign.

Current statistics show that there are as many maternal deaths annually in the U.S. from legal abortions than there ever were from the illegal ones. The writer probably would not want discussion and debate on this information either.

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City of Richmond honoured for geothermal system The City of Richmond was honoured Thursday for its high-tech energy system in a redeveloping area of the city.

Richmond Coun. Linda McPhail accepted an honourable mention award on behalf of the city for a new geothermal system that serves the neighbourhood of Alexandra in the West Cambie.

Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom made the presentation—in the category of leadership and innovation, large community—at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention in Victoria. Sjostrom is chair of the UBCM’s community excellence awards program.

The annual awards are designed to showcase local governments that take risks to innovate, establish new partnerships, question established ways of doing business, and pioneer new customer service practices.

The City of Abbotsford won the category for developing a rainwater harvesting system at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre.

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Join the Movement – Register Today! www.bustamove.ca Richmond Coun. Linda McPhail (right) accepts an honourable mention award on behalf of the City of Richmond from Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom. Richmond received recognition in the category of leadership and innovation, large community, for its neighbourhood geothermal system in the West Cambie area of Alexandra.

New cranberry processing plant boosts capacity Growers head into harvest with promise of fewer waits Ocean Spray Cranberries representatives and local politicians cut the ribbon on a new $26-million cranberry processing facility in East Richmond Thursday.

The new facility—at 5700 Dhillon Way, near Hamilton—is six kilometres away from the cranberry co-operative’s former cranberry receiving station in Richmond and promises to process the local crop more efficiently.

It boasts a 50 per cent increase in receiving capacity and will process 45 million kilograms (100 million pounds) of cranberries each year.

The tart fruit is Richmond’s largest agricultural crop.

Once berries are harvested from the fields this fall, growers can expect to see lower wait times when delivering crops to the new facility, according to Ocean Spray, a co-operative owned by over 700 cranberry growers in North America.

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cranberries and will use the berries processed for produces such as its Craisins dried cranberry product and juice.

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It’s been 15 years since Ocean Spray has built a new receiving station.

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Richmond Public Library seminar tackles the top of Internet gaming and kids Are you concerned that your child or teen is spending too much time playing Internet games on the computer?

On Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 7-9 pm the Richmond Public Library, in partnership with F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health will offer a free webinar called “Internet Gaming- Are You Concerned?” in the second floor program room at the Brighouse (main) branch, 7700 Minoru Gate.

This program is free and drop-in.

“Internet gaming can be fun way for your child or teen to develop sophis-

ticated computer skills,” said programming librarian Lee Anne Smith. “But parents often wonder how much time their children should spend playing Internet games.”

Parents and caregivers who are concerned about Internet gaming can come to this one hour webinar to find out what they need to know about the effects of Internet gaming on both children and teens.

The speaker for this program is Dr. Tyler Black, clinical head on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency

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He is also a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia.

The webinar will be followed by a question and answer session led by Barbara Ohori, parent in residence from F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health.

The webinar is part of F.O.R.C.E.’s In the Know series, a monthly parent education program that provides experts on topics of importance to parents, and includes time for parent networking and support.

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Amanda Oye photo Cherry Sun shows her ladybug creation at the Community Arts Council of Richmond’s Arts and Crafts for Kids event at Thompson Community Centre last Sunday. More than 300 people stopped by and participated in nine different art-related activities. The event was held as part of Culture Days in Richmond. See page 23 for more photos.

AIDS charity hosts benefit Oct. 20 Radisson hosts 10th annual Heart and Soul fundraiser The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society will stage its 10th annual Heart and Soul fundraising gala Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Society columnist Fred Lee and Citytv’s Dawn Chubai will host the event, which will feature Vancouver’s most talented female impersonators.

Also in store is a live and silent auction and a raffle for a trip to anywhere WestJet flies.

All funds raised at the event will go toward the 15-year-old charity’s work in providing HIV/AIDS services and education. Its services include crisis intervention, outreach, advocacy, support for healthy living, and social and emotional support.

The society also regularly stages an HIV workshop for high school students so teenagers can learn firsthand how to prevent infection.

Tickets, $95, available at heartofrichmond.com or by calling 604-277-5137. Corporate-sponsorship tables are also available.

The event begins at 5:45 p.m.

Cranberry sale this Saturday The Richmond Nature Park is hosting a fresh cranberries sale on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 from 10 am to 3 p.m.

Bulk local cranberries will be available while quantities last. Richmond produces one of the largest cranberry crops in North America.

Proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society.

For further Information, call Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188.

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World Food Day Celebration returns to cultural centre on Oct. 14

Colin Dring, co-ordinator of Richmond Food Security Society.

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The Richmond Food Security Society, Richmond Public Library, the Richmond Museum and Cinevolution are hosting the eighth annual World Food Day Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 14 from noon to 4 p.m.

The public is invited to visit the various booths including the seed library and children’s activities on the main floor of the library, view films on the second floor, try out food samples and meet local food producers at the pocket market in the plaza and attend hands on exhibits like butter churning in the Richmond Museum. All of these informative activities will take place at the Richmond Cultural Centre (7700 Minoru Gate).

“People of all ages can learn about hun-

ger, food production and distribution and achievements in food and agricultural development both locally and globally through interactive exhibits” says Colin Dring, co-ordinator of Richmond Food Security Society.

World Food Day is celebrated internationally and was launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1979. This year’s theme is ‘Agricultural Co-operatives- key to feeding the world’.

For the last eight years, the Richmond Food Security Society has spearheaded the World Food Day Celebration in Richmond. This year’s partners are Cinevolution, the Richmond Museum and Richmond Public Library.

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It was this type of peer leadership that started Roger down the road of volunteerism.

After first serving on the Board of the Real Estate Institute of BC, five years ago Roger felt another calling – helping to support his local Hospital and the work of Richmond Hospital Foundation. Roger felt it was essential to have resources here in Richmond to address the health needs of our community. He wanted people to receive care where they lived, and when they needed it. He decided to give back.

Since becoming involved, Roger has strongly supported Richmond Hospital Foundation. From serving as a Board Member and currently a Governor of the Foundation, to building relationships with community leaders, to giving back financially, Roger has provided leadership that has helped the Foundation strengthen health care in Richmond.

When Roger was asked what he’d say to his peers about the importance of becoming involved in Richmond Hospital Foundation, he made the following remarks.

Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Community Cares Radio-Telethon will be held Saturday October 6th.

Featuring an exclusive two hour prime-time special on television across Canada from 8:50pm-11:00pm on Fairchild TV, all-day radio broadcasts on Fairchild Radio (AM1470/96.1FM), and CHMB AM1320, and prominent supporter booths at Richmond Centre & Aberdeen Centre, the Community Cares Radio-Telethon highlights the needs of Richmond Hospital to the entire community.

“It’s important to contribute in our own community. It’s similar to maintaining your home. You get back what you put in – and there’s nowhere more impactful, that touches everyone in our community, than health care.”

We congratulate Roger as the inaugural recipient of our Richmond Hospital Foundation Community Cares Award, in recognition of his leadership that has helped the Foundation reach out to the growing diverse Richmond community.

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Municipalities oppose oil tanker traffic growth

by Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C. civic leaders voted by a razor-thin margin Thursday to oppose oil pipeline projects that would expand tanker traffic in coastal waters.

The resolution passed in a nearly split electronic vote at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention with 51.3 per cent of delegates in favour and 48.7 per cent opposed.

“We rely solely and wholely upon the oceans for its many resources,” said Skeena-Queen Charlotte regional district director Des Nobles, one of several delegates who said the risks of B.C. carrying more oil to the Pacific far outweigh the benefits.

Others cited the higher cost and challenge of cleaning up a spill of heavy bitumen crude oil and Canada’s insufficient

spill-response capability.

Opponents of the resolution cited the damaging signal it would send of B.C.’s openness to business before environmental reviews are complete.

Enbridge is in a joint review process on its proposed Northern Gateway bitumen pipeline to Kitimat, while Kinder Morgan is in an earlier stage of its plans to expand its existing Trans Mountain oil pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby. Kinder Morgan already has a branch of its Trans Mountain oil pipeline that also reaches the coast in Washington State at Cherry Point, where some of the flow is refined.

The resolution advanced by Saanich council requires UBCM to “oppose projects that would lead to the expansion of oil tanker traffic through B.C.’s coastal waters” and urges provincial government leaders to fight it by any legislative and administrative means available.

I shop locally I shop local to keep dollars in my community and to lead by example. As a local business owner I want people to shop in my village, so naturally I do too.

Shopping local also helps support local charities and fundraisers who are supported by local businesses.

Rabbit rampage sparks call for pet store ban Cities want action to reduce abandonment of bunnies

by Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C. cities are demanding the province ban pet stores from selling unsterilized bunnies to help quell a plague of fast-breeding feral rabbits in public parks and green space.

Union of B.C. Municipalities delegates voted 55 per cent to support a prohibition Thursday after Delta Coun. Bruce McDonald recounted the costs and challenges of dealing with abandoned rabbits that overran the grounds around Delta’s municipal hall.

“We spent $350,000 replacing and repairing the damage done by the bunnies after we ‘removed them,’” he said.

Bunnies are often bought close to Easter to delight children but are then later turned loose in parks when they turn out to be peskier pets than families expected, he said.

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really care what they do,” McDonald said.

Stores don’t want to sterilize baby bunnies because they’re too young, he added, and they’re usually sold by the time they are old enough.

The City of Richmond has battled the same problem and banned the sale of rabbits there but still grapples with a huge

wild population as well as the dumping of bunnies bought in other nearby cities.

The University of Victoria has also embarked on a huge rabbit roundup in recent years.

Rabbit advocates have opposed culls and even accused cities like Richmond of burying bunnies alive when workers fill in

rabbit holes to reduce tripping hazards.

Thompson Nicola regional district director Sally Watson cautioned against a province-wide bunny selling ban that could interfere with rabbit meat farmers like herself.

“How would I ever get breeding stock?” she asked. “My rabbits aren’t cute – they’re delicious.”

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Medical pot controls urged B.C. civic leaders have called for tighter controls on Health Canada-licensed medical marijuana growers, citing public safety and nuisance issues.

The vote came during the same Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that saw delegates vote to support decriminalization of marijuana.

The Surrey-sponsored resolution calls on the federal government to force medical pot growers to first get a municipal permit or licence showing the grow site complies with local bylaws and electrical, fire, health, building and safety regulations.

It’s the first time UBCM has actually approved the demand. It came to the convention floor in the previous two years but was tabled each time amid concerns from some civic leaders that a crackdown would breach growers’ privacy and reduce medical marijuana access.

Ottawa is already moving to phase out the current individual licences to grow medical pot and instead direct authorized users to buy from permitted commercial growers.

Senior B.C. Conservative minister James Moore said UBCM’s other vote on marijuana—to decriminalize it—won’t sway the federal government.

“We’re elected on a platform that very explicitly said we are not interested in legalizing marijuana.”

Despite concern from some delegates, UBCM agreed to back a liquor licensing reform that would let adults drink in the presence of minors at music festivals and certain other special events.

The Whistler-sponsored resolution aims to let families enjoy an event together, rather than forcing patrons who want alcohol into a segregated, enclosed beer garden.

Some opponents said B.C. should be moving away from the culture of alcohol at entertainment events, not reinforcing it.

Moore stands by coast guard cut James Moore is defending the federal government’s decision to cut the Kitsilano coast guard base in Vancouver, saying the city will still have the highest level of coastal rescue response in the country.

The senior Conserva-

tive cabinet minister in B.C. also took direct aim at Vancouver politicians, accusing Mayor Gregor Robertson of failing to raise his concerns directly with Ottawa before his council fired a political broadside.

“He has never phoned me, he has never contacted the prime minister,” Moore told reporters after speaking to the UBCM convention.

“The City of Vancouver could try to pick up the phone.”

Moore said the federal government is sticking to the decision to cut the Kitsilano base and increase the response capacity at Sea Island in Richmond as well as volunteer responders, but added Ottawa would reassess required service levels in future years.

Vancouver councillors had accused Conservative MPs of dodging their repeated demands to meet on the base closure.

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officials challenged Moore’s account, saying council voted Sept. 18 to pursue meetings with the PM and Robertson wrote to him June 14, urging the decision be reversed.

Widespread concern has been raised in Vancouver and the surrounding region that the closure will reduce rescue response times and increase the risk of fatalities.

Garbage export ban rejected An effort to block Metro Vancouver from exporting its garbage to the U.S. as a fallback waste-disposal option fell flat at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.

Metro plans to build a new waste-to-energy plant but that’s not expected to be ready until late 2018 and it has reserved the temporary option of exporting garbage if necessary.

Rancher named lieutenant governor

by Tom Fletcher Black Press Nicola Valley rancher Judith Guichon has been named B.C. Lieutenant Governor, as Sto:lo Grand Chief Steven Point’s five-year term comes to an end.

Guichon runs the family cattle ranch in the Nicola Valley. She has served as president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, a director of the Grassland Conservation Council of B.C., and on provincial government task forces on ranching and species at risk.

“Mrs. Guichon has dedicated herself to her community, province and

country,” Prime Minister Stephen Harper said in a statement Monday.

“She is a leader in keeping British Columbia’s agriculture and cattle industries environmentally sound and she has worked hard to promote and protect the ranchers of British Columbia.”

Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of prime ministers. They serve five-year terms as the Queen’s representative in each province, declaring new legislation and performing ceremonial duties around the province.

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then the library is the place to go.

Not only do we have computer, eBook, email and internet classes to help you get up to speed on your tech skills, but we also have some very targeted books for the senior “surfer.” The new iPad for Seniors, which is part of the Visual Steps series, is great for people who have the first, second or third generation iPad and it’s filled with visual examples for everything from getting acquainted with your new iPad, to sending emails, surfing the Internet, downloading applications (or “apps”), taking photos and video, and everything to do with music.

The book is almost entirely made up of screen captures, or examples of what you would actually see on your iPad screen, and it walks you through what you want to do, step-by-step.

What I noticed right away is that the book is all in large print, which

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There’s also Sean McManus’ new book called iPad for the Older and Wiser, which covers similar territory but does so with way fewer illustrations. If you don’t mind reading a lot of text and if you already have a bit of background using Apple products, this might work for you, since it makes some assumptions about previous level of knowledge. It will get you where you want to go, for sure, but if you’re the kind of person who prefers visuals, then opt for iPad for Seniors.

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by Tony Bove. Typical of the Dummies series, this book contains a combination of text and illustrations and very easy-to-follow instructions.

Or….you could just come into the library and have one of the staff walk you through the process of using our new free digital music. With our new digital service, you can download three songs for free each week!

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Long-distance caregiving may not be ideal for the patient or the caregiver, but it’s sometimes the only option. Long-distance caregivers can expect their out-ofpocket expenses to be higher, as the cost of travel alone is likely to be considerable.

While long-distance caregiving may not be ideal, the American Cancer Society offers the following tips to help men and women entrusted with caring for a cancer-stricken friend or family member from afar.

•Make sure your loved one’s home is safe.

When you get the chance to visit your loved one’s home, make the most of that visit and ensure his or her home is safe. If the illness has made things more difficult around the house, address any of these issues before you return home. Patients who receive chemotherapy are often weakened after treatment, so it can help to install some grab bars in the bathroom or purchase a shower seat to reduce the risk of falling in the shower. In addition, make sure handrails inside and outside the home are secure. If they’re loose, tighten them so they provide adequate support.

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A dirty home can be depressing to men and women battling cancer, so clean up around the house to brighten the home and reduce the risk of an insect or rodent infestation.

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In six games last month, the Sockeyes lost only once—and that was in overtime—to net the best record (5-0-1) in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League.

Ironically, that nicely sets the stage for their next game, and first this month, when they host the Delta Ice Hawks (51-0) Thursday at Minoru Arenas. Face-off is 7:30 p.m.

Richmond is coming off a pair of lopsided wins last week, outscoring the North Delta Devils 8-1 Sept. 27 at Minoru and then blanking the Port Moody Panthers 6-0 Saturday in Port Moody.

It was North Delta which handed Richmond its only loss, 2-1, on Sept.

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“I don’t want to get too caught up in the scores, but what I really liked about (last week’s game against North Delta) was how we reacted,” said Sockeyes’ coach Aaron Wilbur. “It shows every game provides you with an opportunity to learn a bit more.”

Wilbur felt North Delta controlled the pace of play for the first 12 minutes, at times hemming the Sockeyes in their own end. But the Sockeyes—thanks in part to the play of goaltender Kootenay Alder— withstood the pressure without giving up a goal. They then reeled off three goals over the next eight minutes to

take a 3-0 lead after a period to all but secure the two points.

“Give our guys credit, we regained our composure and stuck to our game plan, utilizing our speed and playing a puck-possession game,” said Wilbur. “Anybody can work hard, but we also wanted to play better. It was a good learning point for us and a lesson that you can change things by simply playing better. I hope our guys took that to heart.”

Wilbur is looking forward to Thursday’s game against Delta.

“Rivalries are such a big part of sport,” he said. “They’re really what galvanizes the spirit at this level. When I was in Penticton (as an assistant coach of the B.C. Hockey League Vees) it was us and Vernon, and in Castlegar it was us and Nelson. It’s fun for the fans and players.”

Wilbur says the result of this week’s game against Delta, the defending PIJHL playoff champions, isn’t going to decide the season.

But, he adds, there’s no question it will have added meaning for the returning Sockeyes.

“We want to approach it like every other game, but respect that for some guys in the room the emotions will be heightened,” he said.

“And for the new guys in our group, it’s a chance to support their teammates who were here last season. It’s real healthy in the development of the team any time you get a chance like this.”

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Haddow hoping Friday Night Lights brings out Trojans’ best

by Don Fennell Sports Editor Playing under the lights usually brings out the best in the Hugh Boyd Trojans. Naturally, Bill Haddow is hoping history repeats itself Friday when his AA varsity football team is scheduled to host the Holy Cross Crusaders in B.C. high school play at Hugh Boyd Park.

Kickoff is 7 p.m.

“It’s crazy to see how different we tend to play on Friday nights,” says the Trojans’ head coach, his team desperately in need of a positive result.

The Trojans are coming off a 49-6

loss to the South Delta Sun Devils in their league opener on Saturday. At the same time, Holy Cross outscored the Langley Saints 457, so expecting a win this week might be asking a lot of the hosts.

A good showing, however, is not.

“South Delta is a good team, ranked third in the province, and they played like it,” Haddow said.

“We played like a team that’s not.”

However, while the Trojans have obviously struggled to find their game this season (also losing two of their previous three exhibition games, which sandwiched a 16-6 win over the Handsworth Royals), Haddow isn’t giving up on them.

And he doesn’t expect the players to give up on themselves either.

“It hasn’t been what I anticipated.

I was confident we’d be competitive,” he admitted. “But for a variety of reasons we haven’t been.”

Those reasons include asking the defence to play 80 per cent of the game, while the offence struggles to get on track. Losing Riley Galloway, one of the team’s best and most experienced players, to an Achilles injury two games ago hasn’t helped either.

“But I don’t want us to make excuses,” stressed Haddow, who still believes this team has what it takes to be successful.

“The effort is there ourselves because no one else is going to,” he and the attendance for practices has concluded. been good,” he •Things are going a said. “But I’ve got little more smoothly for to imagine they’re Hugh Boyd’s junior vara little fragile psysity team which will host chologically.”

Earl Marriot Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in its next Hoping to shift the tide, Haddow game. is likely to shuffle The Trojans compiled a the deck at least a 2-1 exhibition record in September. After losing bit this week to try to give the Trojans their opening game 22-8 some positive tracto Robert Bateman TimBILL HADDOW tion. berwolves, they defeated “We’ve still got a lot of games the Windsor Dukes 38-0 and last to play and we can’t feel sorry for Thursday the Argyle Pipers 42-36.

Community Worship UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor

Please join us at 10am Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

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!

Richmond United Church

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

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

Unique Fair on October 20, 2012 10am-4pm inside Church Hall Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, 10:00 am Worship & Children’s Program

Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Home of Brighouse Nursery Pre-School and Brighouse United Church Daycare Pre-school: 604-272-2480 • Day Care: 604-278-8469

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell) 604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care Rev. Yoko Kihara - Min. of Christian Development & Outreach

Worship and Children’s Program Sundays. 10:30 am Everyone is welcome!

You are welcome to worship with us at Marpole United Church

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Centre for Children

BAPTIST Broadmoor Baptist Church A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey

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 中文敬拜 下午三点 教会副堂

Love God…Love People

Richmond Baptist Church

6640 Blundell Road, Richmond BC • 604-277-1939 office@richmondbaptist.com www.richmondbaptist.com

Sunday Worship Services 9:00 and 11:00 am

Teaching Series: The Good and Beautiful Life Children, Youth, Young Adult and Adult programs Call the church office for more information (604 277-1939)

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA St. Alban

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

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

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

INTERDENOMINATIONAL 10351 No. 1 Road

(1 block South of Williams Road) Sunday Celebration, Sharing & The Word - 10:00 a.m. www.myecc.org 604-270-4685

PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF CANADA

TRADITIONAL ANGLICAN

P E NT E COS TA L A S S E M BL I E S OF CA NA D A

SAINT SAVIOUR’S PARISH

RICHMOND PENTECOSTAL CHURCH RPC - A Place To Belong

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

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES — 9:30AM & 11:00AM Dr. C.A. Coats – Lead Pastor

SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES – 6:00PM

~ Multiple Learning Opportunities ~ Elevate (High School/College) – Pastor Joseph Dutko 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*

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

9280 Number 2 Road, Richmond 604.275.7422 www.xnec.ca

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SUNDAY 1:30 P.M. - HOLY EUCHARIST “Preserving, Celebrating, and Passing on our Biblical Christian Faith & Traditional Anglican Worship according to the Book of Common Prayer”

THE CHRISTIAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF CANADA

FILIPINO CHRISTIAN CHURCH

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN 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

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

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA) Fujian Evangelical Church

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH OF CANADA Richmond Christian Fellowship

• • •

Worship Time 10:30am Location MacNeill High School 6611 No. 4 Rd., Richmond phone 604-270-6594 www.rcfonline.com Speaker: Pastor Impam Moses Whats in the Name?

Kids Sunday School Youth Activities Everyone Welcome

office@icrc.ca

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

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

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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CRAFT FAIRS

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRY Training Authority (www.itabc.ca) is hiring Full Time CSR’s. Starting salary of $16.82 per hour + excellent benefits. Send resume to dpattani@itabc.ca. Strictly no phone calls.

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TRUCK DRIVERS AKR Trucking Ltd. (Richmond, BC) is hiring for Long Haul Truck Drivers ($22.29/hr 50 hrs/wk + benefits.) Apply by Fax: (604) 247-2693

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Richmond Review has an immediate opening for an experienced Advertising Consultant.

By joining the number one community newspaper serving Richmond, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada. The team environment at The Richmond Review will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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Send your resume with cover letter by Friday, October 5, 2012 to: Elana Gold admanager@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review #1-3671 Viking Way, Richmond, BC, V6V 2J5 the richmond

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FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE FRAMER HELPER ~ Patara Framing Enterprises Ltd. Hiring F/T Framer Helper, Wage 18.69/hr. Apply by Mail: 9591 Patterson Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6X 1P8

OWNER OPERATORS Signing Bonus Van Kam’s group of companies req. Owner Ops. to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Call Bev at 604-968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Fax: 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training.

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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.

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

F/T Veterinary Receptionist req. for Richmond Clinic. Computer skills & good interpersonal skills a must.

Fax resume to: 604-274-7611

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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Donald’s Fine Foods is a Richmond based food processing and Distribution Company currently seeking a Production Supervisor. Will be responsible for organizing and managing meat processing and packaging. Previous experience in meat fabrication, processing and packaging is essential. Must be able to organize and lead a production team in a fast paced environment.

This opportunity starts Immediately.

Donald’s Fine Foods offers a Competitive Wage, Full Medical & Dental Benefits.

Please fax your resume: 604.875.6031 or email: careers@donaldsfinefoods.com

F/T FORKLIFT OPERATOR NEEDED Min. 32hrs/wk.

Must have a valid ticket.

Send resume to: supervisor1@surreyleader.com

NOW HIRING!!!

10 Customer Service positions available!

Up to $20.00/hr paid weekly Must work well with others!!!

Call Erica 604 777 2195 SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators.

Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-5681327.

135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com

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LABOURERS

POSITION: Foreman, Heavy Equipment Assembly & Deployment. Supervises, coordinates, and assists with the construction deployment of water treatment equipment and convey technical instructions. Capable of working in a fast paced environment, detailed oriented, and work well with other team members.

No trade certification required. Fax resume to : 604-324-0086 POSITION: Labourer Work with water pumps, willingness to learn and understand technical instructions, attention to details, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and willing to go the extra mile. Fax resume to: 604-324-0086

Back in Motion Rehab seeks a permanent, full-time Community and Employer Liaison (Marketer) for our Richmond office, to provide Marketing support to Back in Motion’s employment services.

DUTIES, but not limited to: Understands the program outcomes and objectives; Promotes the ESC to existing clients and identifies and solicits potential employers; Assesses resources and develops plans to meet the needs of employers and community organizations; Utilizes and maintains software to track, monitor and grow community relationships; Acts as the primary marketing lead; Carefully monitors and analyses employment services performance and marketing metrics; Establishes and maintains a centralized archive of marketing materials; Creates and distributes communications for program updates; Researches and identifies employers, sector opportunities, and competition; Coordinates events; Occasional evening & weekend work required work to attend job fairs and community events.

QUALIFICATIONS: Strong knowledge of the local community, such as employers, agencies and labour market.

Spoken knowledge of Mandarin/ Cantonese is preferred. Minimum 2 years exp. in Marketing, and/or Public relations. Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing or appropriate combination of education and experience. Superior communication and interpersonal skills. Good problem solving and creative thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment. Organized, self-motivated and able to promote diverse groups. Flexible team player. Proficiency in computer programs. Valid Driver’s License, own vehicle, willing to travel. A criminal record check is required for this position.

To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to: hr@backinmotion.com or fax to 778-728-0241 by October 24th.

Please state “Community and Employer Liaison” in the subject line and where you saw this posting in your cover letter.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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AUTOBODY Express Shop in Richmond looking F/T Auto Painter w/ BC Ticket. Email resume to: southseasautobody@shaw.ca or fax 604279-0904.

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Competitive wages, day and evening shifts, long-term employment and benefits.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Arts and Crafts for Kids Event

Volunteers Bonnie Leung and Jasmine Yeung.

Jessie Yu and Aline Guo.

Pat and Olivia Taddy.

LEFT: Leo and Alex Yu. RIGHT: Margaret Stephens spent the day teaching children how to make Halloween cards.

Kids take in Culture Days Thompson Community Centre last Sunday.

Around Town Amanda Oye

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ids got in touch with their creative sides at the Community Arts Council of Richmond’s Arts and Crafts for Kids event at

“I’m considering it a success,” said Margaret Stephens, the treasurer and primary administrator for Community Arts Council of Richmond.

More than 300 people stopped by and participated in nine different art-related activities.

“We wanted to give kids a chance to see what they can do,” Stephens said.

There was a variety of activities varying in difficulty including

colouring, painting and mask-making, which made the event accessible to children of all ages.

Painting rocks and working with clay were two of the most popular stations of the day.

“We knew that the activities would be well received,” said Natasha LozovskyBurns, the president of the Community Arts Council of Richmond.

It was a pleasant surprise for them to see kids spending hours visiting each of the stations and completing all of the activities

though.

“People (stayed) for a long time,” LozovskyBurns said.

Arts and Crafts for Kids made possible with the help of a group of volunteers and the Thompson Community Centre’s art committee.

It was held as part of Culture Days, events for which were held all across Canada last weekend.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review.

She may be reached at amanda.oye@telus.net.

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